Kickstarter

Hi,

Did you think we forgot about you? No way, Jose!

We've just been uber busy: getting incorporated, pursuing non-profit status, opening to the public, stocking up on furniture & supplies, and hosting super fun events. All thanks to you!

Now it's time for us to organize your rewards. We'll be requesting your info via Kickstarter soon, then we'll start dropping fun treats in the mail :)

Thanks again for making LaunchPad a reality.

Mike & Teresa & David

LaunchPad
721 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718.928.7112
http://BrooklynLaunchPad.org

Earlier today we picked the raffle winner from the $80 reward pledgers. Watch the video to see it happen.

Ellen LaVeyra you're on a roll!! (Ellen's name was also drawn a few weeks ago as a raffle winner from our Pencil Party - she won 2 slices of pizza from Brooklyn Pizza Factory).

Congrats Ellen! This time you've won 3 hours use of LaunchPad to do as you please. We'll be in touch to schedule with you.

Hello,

As you may know, LaunchPad recently had an open call for art donations. The response was amazing and more than 30 artists donated their work to help support LaunchPad. The auction opened at the LaunchPad party this past Saturday, and we received a lot of bids that evening. We are now opening the auction online for greater exposure.

http://auction.brooklynlaunchpad.org

We encourage you to review all items included in the auction, and to please pass this message along to anyone who might be interested.

To place a bid on any item, please send an e-mail to 'auction@BrooklynLaunchPad.org' including:

- your name
- your telephone number
- auction item #
- bid amount

The auction is a silent, blind auction. The auction will close at noon EST on March 22, and the highest bid for each item will be selected at that time. Winning bidders will be notified shortly after.

Please remember that all bids will help support LaunchPad, a non-profit organization.

Many thanks,
LaunchPad

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LaunchPad is a creative gathering place in Brooklyn focusing on community programs, the arts, technology, and anything else that captures the imagination. http://BrooklynLaunchPad.org

we are PSYCHED! and we couldn't have done this without all of you.
thank you :)

Many thanks to everyone who has supported the LaunchPad project so far. We have less than $200 more to raise, and 7 hours left to do it. We know we can! Please help us keep spreading the word in these final hours before our project deadline.

The LaunchPad party on Saturday was a blast! Many people attended and everyone had a great time. There was a variety of art, live jazz, colorful wall drawings, delicious food, hearty laughter, fun dancing, drinks, and a lot of positive energy. Check out some pictures on our Facebook page: http://facebook.brooklynlaunchpad.org

A special thanks to all the artists, businesses, and individuals who helped make the party a success. 29 artists, 14 local establishments, 1 culinary queen, and over 100 guests came together to help support LaunchPad. We are touched and grateful beyond words. Thank you, thank you, thank you...

Please see the list below for all the artists and businesses who donated their work and offerings to LaunchPad - they surely deserve some attention. And a high five.

The auction consisting of all the donated work and offerings will be brought online this week to help raise additional support for LaunchPad and much deserved recognition for the donors. We'll keep everyone updated when it goes live.

The raffle winners will be announced shortly, and they can begin choosing their prizes.

Looking forward to the future of LaunchPad! And the next LaunchPad party!!! :-)

ARTISTS WHO DONATED THEIR WORK:
Destroy & Rebuild NYC (http://www.destroyandrebuildnyc.com)
Tiffany England (http://www.tiffanyengland.com)
Julia Forrest (http://www.juliaforrest.com)
Nina Meledandri (http://www.meledandri.com)
Pesipop (http://www.pesipop.com & http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pesi/1024-bits-of-you-and-me)
Julia Samuels (http://www.crayolajunkie.com & http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crayolajunkie/a-map-to-change-investigating-infrastructure-enfo)
Gina Cacioppo (http://www.art-worksmedia.com)
Sarah Anne Ward (http://www.sarahanneward.com)
Corey Lugg (http://www.coreyluggphotography.com)
Masha Hamilton (http://www.mashahamilton.com)
Leon Kalas (http://www.leonkalas.com)
Paul-Henri Gallasch (http://www.flickr.com/photos/paauhenri)
Anna Niedermeyer (website in development)
Ellen LaVeyra (http://twitter.com/elaveyra)
Dennis Trainor, AKA Davis Fleetwood (http://nocureforthat.wordpress.com & http://www.youtube.com/user/davisfleetwood)
Hallie Overman (http://overprintinc.com & http://www.thatspartofitscharm.etsy.com)
Rogelio Ronco (http://www.myspace.com/rogelioronco)
Krystallynne Gonzalez (http://www.krystallynne.com)
Raul Barquet (http://www.raulbarquet.com)
Robert Heller (website in development)
Katie L. Cole (website in development)
Matt Kish (http://www.spudd64.com)
Kira Appelhans (http://www.working-earth.com)
Jesi Bender (http://www.jesibender.com)
Mary Logan (website in development)
Collin Pisarra (website in development)
Drew Droege (http://website in development)
Frank Esquilin (website in development)
Linda Williams (http://www.lindabutterfly.etsy.com)

CULINARY QUEEN WHO DONATED HER SKILLS & SERVICES:
Emma Federico (http://www.facebook.com/emmabina)

LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS THAT DONATED THEIR OFFERINGS:
Brooklyn Guitar School (http://www.brooklynguitarschool.com)
Sterling Bed & Breakfast (http://www.sterlingbedandbreakfast.com)
NYC Social Sports Club (http://www.nycsocialsportsclub.com)
Lily & Fig (http://www.lilyandfig.com)
Nairobi's Knapsack (http://www.nairobisknapsack.com)
The Vanderbilt (http://www.thevanderbiltnyc.com)
Chavella's Cafe Mexicano (http://www.chavellas.com)
Glass Shop (http://www.glassshoplocal.com)
Milk Bar (http://www.milkbarbrooklyn.com)
Bristens Eatery (http://www.facebook.com/bristens.brooklyn & http://twitter.com/bristenseatery)
The Brooklyn Pizza Factory (http://www.brooklynpizzafactory.com)
Park Delicatessen Skate/Flower Shop (http://www.parkdelibk.com)
Poetry to Music (http://www.poetrytomusic.com)
BK Farmyards (http://www.bkfarmyards.com)