Support the site.

It's been over 2 years since ChiefsPlanet has asked for any donations to assist in the operation costs of running a site this size.

As many of you know, I acquired half ownership in ChiefsPlanet recently. Kyle and I share expenses and income now. Unfortunately, the expenses are much larger than the income. We have developed a plan to make this site self sufficient within 6 months. That plan is in progress currently. We promised a trimmed database and improved performance for draft weekend. We delivered. We're going to continue to deliver on these promises.

We're going to purchase the upgrade to vBulletin and cease with this beta version. We're going to upgrade the front page. We're going to offer value added incentives to subscribe to this site while continuing to keep it free for those who are unable or unwilling to pay. We're going to become more active in ChiefsPlanet sponsored activities in the area including tailgating. We're going to take on advertisers/sponsors in a way that will not intrude upon your browsing pleasure. We're going to collaborate with other Chiefs related sites for even more entertainment value. We're going to open a merchandise store - a real store, not a cafepress hack. We're going to continue listening to you in order to keep this your site as much as it is Kyle's or mine.

This site provides a lot of entertainment value, IMO. You pay $50 a month to brick and mortar establishments in which you spend less time relaxing and enjoying yourself. You easily drop $100 on a couple hours at dinner and beverages. I'm not going to tell you what to give, but I am going to ask you to really think about what this site is worth to you. I'm going to ask for your maximum contribution because this is the last time I'll ask. After this, ChiefsPlanet is on her own (meaning that the site will be financially viable without donations). If you have to spread out your contribution over the next several months, that's perfectly fine. We're going to leave the gift doors open until Red Friday.

If you use paypal, please click here. or click the button graphic below (same destination).

If you're more comfortable sending a check:
Phil Kloster
7410 Larson Ave
KC, MO 64133

It has been a pleasure hanging out with you guys out here for the past 5 years. We look forward to knocking back some beverages with each of you at a future event.

Regards,

Kyle and Phil

p.s. When I organized a our donations drives several years ago, it was always the same, dependable people opening their wallets. We appreciate those people very much, but if more of you would contribute it would lessen the load on those guys. I hate to see a minority carrying the weight of a website that supposedly has 5,000 subscribers (and quadruple that in lurkers). FWIW, Lurkers and guests are eligible to support the site as well. Bandwidth is bandwidth. Students, we accept Pell grants, foodstamps, and keggar wrist bands.

[Inspector]

Originally Posted by Phobia

No prob. I wanted to use you on that Westport job last year.... but that's the crazy bitch that didn't pay.

Yikes.

Glad I missed that one....

BTW, I'll be using snail mail. We're not into using credit cards.

Damn, we're almost neighbors. I moved a couple of years ago (after the kids finally moved out) into a smaller house. Before I moved I lived in Oak Hill Lake - right off Woodson at 72nd. I think that's right in your neighborhood.

It's pretty darn close. I live on the other side of that railroad bridge.

[philfree]

So without naming names what's the biggest single donation? Who know's if it ain't to large I might just match it. I donated some already but if you're serious about a tent and bar-b-q every home game I could be persuaded to give more.


PhilFree

Originally Posted by philfree

So without naming names what's the biggest single donation? Who know's if it ain't to large I might just match it. I donated some already but if you're serious about a tent and bar-b-q every home game I could be persuaded to give more.


PhilFree

I am serious about a ChiefsPlanet tailgate, but that's a best case scenario. ChiefsPlanet would need to generate enough cash to buy some necessities to pull that off. I have a lot of things we could use for that (such as my new smoker), but that takes a LOT of time and effort to do right.

Naturally, I don't have any checks yet, so I'll wait a while to disclose the largest gift.

Aren't you a business owner? How about a tax deductable sponsorship package to ChiefsPlanet?

[philfree]

Originally Posted by Phobia

I am serious about a ChiefsPlanet tailgate, but that's a best case scenario. ChiefsPlanet would need to generate enough cash to buy some necessities to pull that off. I have a lot of things we could use for that (such as my new smoker), but that takes a LOT of time and effort to do right.

Naturally, I don't have any checks yet, so I'll wait a while to disclose the largest gift.

Aren't you a business owner? How about a tax deductable sponsorship package to ChiefsPlanet?

I don't have sole decision making on stuff like that so anything I do will be on my own. I see an opportunity for something pretty cool to enhance my Arrowhead Experience and don't mind helping out with a few bucks though. I've crashed one of those tent parties once and it was pretty fun.

PhilFree

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Phobia

If we raise $25k, we'll have ChiefsPlanet organized tailgates every Sunday at Arrowhead. The week before the game, you'll be able to order your Ribs, Brisket, and brews right here on the planet and pay. You'll be able to come in the gates an hour before everybody else and park in a designated ChiefsPlanet parking section. When checks start rolling in at the end of the week, I expect we'll only have about $24,000 to reach that kind of goal.

Holy shit. You're becoming the Jerry Jones of Chiefsplanet.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by gochiefs

Holy shit. You're becoming the Jerry Jones of Chiefsplanet.

Where's the pre and post facelift pictures?

[milkman]

When's Red Friday?

I'll send some jack the Planets way in a few days.

Originally Posted by SideWinder

When's Red Friday?

I'll send some jack the Planets way in a few days.

The Friday before the home opener.

[KCWolfman]

Originally Posted by Phobia

The Friday before the home opener.

What a cool idea. They should do that every year.

[headsnap]

damnit!!!


consider my arm twisted...

I'm in!

[Scaga]

Done deal...

in my best Bill Murry voice:

"Sent you a little something, you know...for the effort."

[Calcountry]

I am a little tight right now, but when it becomes a pay for enhanced content, I will definitely sign up.

[HemiEd]

So Phil, how is going so far? Is the money coming in as promised?

Originally Posted by HemiEd

So Phil, how is going so far? Is the money coming in as promised?

Yeah, it's going well. I've had 3 checks and several paypal gifts. The only problem is that I didn't include a special field for online handle, so I don't know who at least half the people are. Which, is good if y'all were going for anonymous. Heh heh.

Thanks to everyone who has sent a gift thus far. Kyle and I have big plans for site improvements so you'll be happy you did.