[Kimberly Dow]

I want you all to appreciate Michele - I emailed her this question and she asked me to post it so others could see the answer as well. As a matter of fact - she did not answer me - perhaps to make sure I would post it? I believe that is called 'behavior modification"

I just moved and the nearest larger city is Midland - the hometown of the Bush's and many wealthy oil families. So - I am looking into the charities and trying to find one I can do a donation of a portrait to - to get my name out there. What I wanted to know was if it is necessary to go to the fundraising event itself? Obviously I'll have some samples there as well as brochures and cards- but do I need to go? Or - to put it better, does anyone feel it would benefit me to go? I can hold my own with the public, but it is my least favorite part.