A special award for Celine from all of us!

[nuts2you]

Well.I was also thinking It would really great to all meet at her HOME in either LAS VEGAS, MONTREAL FOR one BIG SURPRIS.. with rene approvel,(maybe just ##many of us),As for the OPRAH think u all to start sending her e-mails as well.I will try to get a hold of BRITT who has been her show and can point us in the right direction.

[ennostiel]

OK, I've had some sleep, thought of a few things, read you replies and here I am again

 

Bubba, the statuette you found looks great, it's actually lovely. But it shows what I'd said before - I can see by the prices listed there that having it made here (in Poland) would make it 2 or even three times cheaper. Here is one of the statuettes I found, it seems lovely to me:

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/6268/48317273.th.jpg

but of course I'll keep looking.

In general I think the plaque idea is great but it would be amazing to give her our very own statuette, I think it would be more elegant and would probably find itself a very special place in Celine's award collection. We all know the way she is, she might consider it the most important award she ever received For being prepared by the community of her fans and exclusively for her.

 

Of course we could also make a collage, a booklet with our photographs or something like that, plus a special certificate I memtioned before, containing our names+nicknames and a declaration of our love, care and admiration for her. That's how I see it at least.

 

I've been thinking about that 'credibility' issue for a while and I figured that the letter could include a mention of CF2 and the moment when she received that first $1000 check from Salla, I'm sure both Celine and Rene can recall the moment, and I could always add the picture of Celine receiving the check (the one Bellamy posted in the CF2 section), THAT would surely add credibility to the forum. And I think raising a slightly bigger amount of money than necessary to prepare the statuette and other stuff and then donating the rest to Celine Dion Foundation - directly or through CF Squared, or donating the money partly to maintain the forum like John said, is a great idea that might convince them to help us pull it through. Quoting John: "so it's not just the fans helping Celine but also the fans helping the fans."

 

nuts2you, a meeting in one of Celine's homes with as many of us as could make it to get there would be brilliant. But I realize they might not agree to do that so easily, and I think the Oprah idea is worth considering. But we should decide what to go for first, because convincing Rene to do that at their home and at the same time convincing Oprah to make a special show and invite us - well it could lead to some misunderstaning. We could always mention Oprah in the letter to Rene as an option (which could show how much thought we've given to the idea), or try to contact Oprah directly through email like some of you had suggested.

 

So what do you say guys? Sorry for having written SO MUCH but you know there are many issues that need to be considered now Thanks for your attention

(omg I've already edited the post 5 times, I keep finding small mistakes haha)

Edited April 3, 2009 at 09:32 AM by ennostiel

[tal-sh2]

Great idea

I'm in it!

[ecres]

great idea

I'm from Poland too (poznan) so if you need some help let me know

[SandyCeline]

WOW, what a terrific idea

 

I'm in, for sure!

 

I think trying to organize an Oprah Special would be great because many of us could be there and it would be like a big meeting with Celine, plus it's much easier to organize than a meeting in Celine's house.

 

by the way, I love the heart shaped statuette

[takeachance]

Thats a cool idea, shed love it and really appreciate it i bet !

[Frida]

I personally like the look of these.. Something that has an art-sy feeling to it, kwim?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These come from http://www.bennettawards.net/ http://www.fineawards.com/ and http://www.rsowens.com/

[anewdayhascome]

i'm in too!

[ennostiel]

OK, so - do you guys agree we should try and organize an Oprah special in order to meet Celine and give her the award in person? You're probably right that in this way we might get more of US to actually be there - and the world would see it all on TV, so it would be soooo official What d'you think?

 

Frida, I like your picks, especially the two first and two last ones, and on the Polish website I found a couple of similar classy-looking statuettes, but I somehow thought that including something heart-shaped would be so lovely... well I don't know, I'm waiting for your opinions people.

 

ecres: If I get the approval of Admins/Moderators to work on that project on behalf of the forum and hopefully figure out the best solution to the fundraising issue, I'll sure contact you if you need any help (btw, it's funny to write in English to someone from your own country, haha)

 

And what do you think about this idea of collecting a little more money than necessary and donate it to CF2 or(and?) supporting the Forum? Only if I have your approval I will feel allowed to mention it to Rene/Oprah.

[Frida]

Don't hate me for saying this, but I feel that a heart-shape or something similar can easily look... cheesy and tacky... And I consider Celine to be a classy woman.. I just feel that it should fit the person.. but everyone has different taste an that's good

 

 

And yeah, we should definitely have a HUGE CF2 check to hand over at the same event!

[Bellamy]

Don't hate me for saying this, but I feel that a heart-shape or something similar can easily look... cheesy and tacky... And I consider Celine to be a classy woman.. I just feel that it should fit the person.. but everyone has different taste an that's good

 

 

And yeah, we should definitely have a HUGE CF2 check to hand over at the same event!

I think so too. First, it shouldn't be a Celine statue. Who would want a trophy of her own image/shape. That's just weird. Second, it should be an art piece. I doubt heart shape would look good. Third, I do think we can make it happen and represent it as the fans award from her biggest fans online community to her with a large check from CF2. But the event shouldn't be hold at her home. I'll wait and discuss with our forum and CF2 team.

[Del]

Has anyone thought how you'll get this presented to her now that she's taking a break for almost 2 years? just a thought. Edited April 3, 2009 at 12:37 PM by Del

[ennostiel]

Well she's taking a break from singing, right? I don't think it would be much of an effort to appear once on OPRAH, she won't have to sing if she doesn't wish to, it's not like a concert or anything.

 

Bellamy, Frida - I've already given up the idea of silhouette-shaped statuette, and you may be right that it's better to choose something classy-looking. However, maybe first let's organize the basics and see what we really can do, and then we'll discuss the shape of the statuette.

 

Bellamy thanks a lot for your approval and the will to support my idea and discuss it with the whole team. I hope you will count me in as one of those who are very willing to do everything it takes to make this come true. I'm hoping for your approval of me representing the forum, but if you decide otherwise, I still want to do this and be part of this. I'll be waiting for any feedback on the matter

[Bellamy]

Has anyone thought how you'll get this presented to her now that she's taking a break for almost 2 years? just a thought.

I think we don't have to present it to her this year. She's enjoying her private life and trying to have a new baby. I don't think she needs it now. Also I had thought about the same question for present check from CF2. Maybe if we take more time to make it the best we can and present it with a huge check from CF2 like 10K dollars on her premier show in Vegas better. Just imagine how thrilled she may feel about her fans never forget after she's away from the show business for 2 years.

[ennostiel]

Has anyone thought how you'll get this presented to her now that she's taking a break for almost 2 years? just a thought.

I think we don't have to present it to her this year. She's enjoying her private life and trying to have a new baby. I don't think she needs it now. Also I had thought about the same question for present check from CF2. Maybe if we take more time to make it the best we can and present it with a huge check from CF2 like 10K dollars on her premier show in Vegas better. Just imagine how thrilled she may feel about her fans never forget after she's away from the show business for 2 years.

 

Yeah, I didn't say that before but now that Bellamy said it I can agree. I mean of course we're all eager to do this right HERE, right NOW and all, but the longer it takes the better we can prepare, AND raise money for CF2. We might consider not handing her another $1000 check, but wait until we've gathered for example $10,000 or any amount we'll manage to gather until for example the next holidays. In the meantime, we can contact Oprah and Rene and make all the necessary agreements, deal with all the formal stuff and so on. And I would have the time to get a visa to the US and properly raise money for the tickets

 

Many things need considering now, but the most important thing is to believe it can work out. I do believe it, and I have a premonition that I need to be part of it and that we're all going to meet in the US on one beautiful day in 2010, hand Celine the award, and the check. What do you think?

[Bellamy]

That's exactly what I meant. These things need a lot time and effort to be well planned and made. We shouldn't do it in a hurry, no matter how much we want it happen right now.

[Salla]

I've been thinking about that 'credibility' issue for a while and I figured that the letter could include a mention of CF2 and the moment when she received that first $1000 check from Salla

 

 

I was there, but I wasn't the one to give the check to her, though.

 

Has anyone thought how you'll get this presented to her now that she's taking a break for almost 2 years? just a thought.

I think we don't have to present it to her this year. She's enjoying her private life and trying to have a new baby. I don't think she needs it now. Also I had thought about the same question for present check from CF2. Maybe if we take more time to make it the best we can and present it with a huge check from CF2 like 10K dollars on her premier show in Vegas better. Just imagine how thrilled she may feel about her fans never forget after she's away from the show business for 2 years.

 

Yeah, it wouldn't make sense to try to give it to her when she's on a break. I like the idea of presenting a bigger check in Vegas. That would give us time to raise money and also a bunch of people who have participated could be present when the check is handed to her.

[ennostiel]

I've been thinking about that 'credibility' issue for a while and I figured that the letter could include a mention of CF2 and the moment when she received that first $1000 check from Salla

 

I was there, but I wasn't the one to give the check to her, though.

Sorry, I don't know you all that well yet. My mistake. But I meant all of you guys, those who were there at that special moment

 

Yeah, it wouldn't make sense to try to give it to her when she's on a break. I like the idea of presenting a bigger check in Vegas. That would give us time to raise money and also a bunch of people who have participated could be present when the check is handed to her.

Yeah, in fact I've been thinking about maybe connecting an OPRAH special (or giving up the Oprah idea, though it DOES seem nice) and above all - handing the award & check to her with her very first, or one of the first at least, Vegas concert(s) after the break. This might seem like a good thing to do, we would get to meet her and maybe attend the concert at the same time, or at least during the same day. It's just an idea, but just like Bellamy said, we should take our time planning this and figure out the best way. All I know is that it's GOT to work out, and I've GOT to be there, whether it will be connected with Celine's concert or just meeting her on OPRAH.

 

(Haha Bellamy, sorry, I hadn't read your last post too carefully before - I see you also came up with the idea of doing this on the first night back in Vegas )

Edited April 3, 2009 at 01:42 PM by ennostiel

[Salla]

I've been thinking about that 'credibility' issue for a while and I figured that the letter could include a mention of CF2 and the moment when she received that first $1000 check from Salla

 

I was there, but I wasn't the one to give the check to her, though.

Sorry, I don't know you all that well yet. My mistake. But I meant all of you guys, those who were there at that special moment

 

Yeah, it wouldn't make sense to try to give it to her when she's on a break. I like the idea of presenting a bigger check in Vegas. That would give us time to raise money and also a bunch of people who have participated could be present when the check is handed to her.

Yeah, in fact I've been thinking about maybe connecting an OPRAH special (or giving up the Oprah idea, though it DOES seem nice) and above all - handing the award & check to her with her very first, or one of the first at least, Vegas concert(s) after the break. This might seem like a good thing to do, we would get to meet her and maybe attend the concert at the same time, or at least during the same day. It's just an idea, but just like Bellamy said, we should take our time planning this and figure out the best way. All I know is that it's GOT to work out, and I've GOT to be there, whether it will be connected with Celine's concert or just meeting her on OPRAH.

 

(Haha Bellamy, sorry, I hadn't read your last post too carefully before - I see you also came up with the idea of doing this on the first night back in Vegas )

 

That's fine, just thought to clear that out.

 

Yeah, a lot of publicity would be cool, but maybe we're thinking ahead here. Maybe just first raise the money and decide what kind of award and all that and then closer to the date we can start thinking about everything else?

[Snowhite]

i'll try to help too!Count me;)

[antonia-celine4eveR]

i looooooooooooove this idea!!!

Count me in! I wanna help in ev'ry way that i can!

[Leanne]

coool cooooool coooooooool!!!!

[Linn92]

WE'RE EVEN BETTER THAN THE OSCARS

[BLM]

I know it has been mentioned that a "heart" shaped award might not be appropriate. However, here is a sample pic with the description of the award. Whatever everyone decides upon, I'm in! Just think what we could purchase if everyone could afford to donate $10.00.

 

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu261/bubbawawa/HeartofGold.gif

 

14" Pewter Sculpture Award

Award Artist: MK Shannon

Available in Pewter, Silver or Gold Plating

 

Pewter: $450

Silver: $475

Gold: $495

 

The ”Heart of Gold” recognition award depicts a tender, caring figure. The head of the figure is lowered to suggest thoughtful concern. The central aspect of the figure is an open heart shape. This represents an “open heart” that both gives and receives freely. In giving your heart, there is an inner reward – the internal reward you can only get from giving. This unique award, designed by artist MK Shannon, stands 14” tall (including its marble base). The Hearts of Gold sculpture award is created in pewter, and available in one of three finishes: 1) a brushed pewter finish; 2) silver plating; and 3) gold plating (shown in the photo above). Heart of Gold’s black marble base can be customized with an engraving of your choice.

 

http://www.bennettawards.net/heartofgold.html

[Frida]

I know it has been mentioned that a "heart" shaped award might not be appropriate. However, here is a sample pic with the description of the award. Whatever everyone decides upon, I'm in! Just think what we could purchase if everyone could afford to donate $10.00.

 

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu261/bubbawawa/HeartofGold.gif

 

14" Pewter Sculpture Award

Award Artist: MK Shannon

Available in Pewter, Silver or Gold Plating

 

Pewter: $450

Silver: $475

Gold: $495

 

The ”Heart of Gold” recognition award depicts a tender, caring figure. The head of the figure is lowered to suggest thoughtful concern. The central aspect of the figure is an open heart shape. This represents an “open heart” that both gives and receives freely. In giving your heart, there is an inner reward – the internal reward you can only get from giving. This unique award, designed by artist MK Shannon, stands 14” tall (including its marble base). The Hearts of Gold sculpture award is created in pewter, and available in one of three finishes: 1) a brushed pewter finish; 2) silver plating; and 3) gold plating (shown in the photo above). Heart of Gold’s black marble base can be customized with an engraving of your choice.

 

http://www.bennettawards.net/heartofgold.html

 

Yeah, and I believe this one was called heart as well

 

 

 

 

These two are a little more subtle..

[maceta_biloxi]

This is a great idea. And if we are going to do this we must do it the right way. Give Celine and award is an excellent idea, some kind of original statue or something like that and also we could make a book with our pictures, something like a yearbook, with the pic the name and the country we are from. So we can give the award and the book, i guess we can all chip in, in order to have enough money to do something nice.

Edited April 3, 2009 at 05:39 PM by maceta_biloxi

[maceta_biloxi]

Yeah, and I believe this one was called heart as well

 

 

 

 

These two are a little more subtle..

 

 

I like this one A LOT. I vote for this one.

[CynthiaTDL]

I know it has been mentioned that a "heart" shaped award might not be appropriate. However, here is a sample pic with the description of the award. Whatever everyone decides upon, I'm in! Just think what we could purchase if everyone could afford to donate $10.00.

 

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu261/bubbawawa/HeartofGold.gif

 

14" Pewter Sculpture Award

Award Artist: MK Shannon

Available in Pewter, Silver or Gold Plating

 

Pewter: $450

Silver: $475

Gold: $495

 

The ”Heart of Gold” recognition award depicts a tender, caring figure. The head of the figure is lowered to suggest thoughtful concern. The central aspect of the figure is an open heart shape. This represents an “open heart” that both gives and receives freely. In giving your heart, there is an inner reward – the internal reward you can only get from giving. This unique award, designed by artist MK Shannon, stands 14” tall (including its marble base). The Hearts of Gold sculpture award is created in pewter, and available in one of three finishes: 1) a brushed pewter finish; 2) silver plating; and 3) gold plating (shown in the photo above). Heart of Gold’s black marble base can be customized with an engraving of your choice.

 

http://www.bennettawards.net/heartofgold.html

 

 

Now this is what I had in mind. To me it screams "Celine". I vote for this. As I asked before, please pray that I get to go and give it to her with you folks. I am disabled who is praying very hard that I get to meet her.

[Shamrock_1982]

This is a great idea/project, and there is 17 months or more to make sure, everything is top noch, as only the best is good enough for Celine

 

Darren.

[ennostiel]

I love your ideas. And I think the statuettes you picked Frida are really great. We could try and order one of them, or one similar to this one. Many companies, including the first one I found that's situated in my home city, make statuettes based on individual requests and though it's probably a little more expensive, it might turn out cheaper when made in Poland than in the US or somewhere else. But I suppose we'll deal with money issues a bit later on

 

But for now it's a bit too early to vote who prefers which shape. First let's figure out exactly WHAT we need to do, what has to be done to accomplish that, and what to say when we try to get in touch with Rene and possibly Oprah. Right now I would really go for the idea of doing this on the day of Celine's 'back in Vegas' opening night or right before that, to show her that we need her and no 18-month break could make us forget and stop loving her.

 

As so many of you have already said 'count me in!' I think by collecting $10.00 from each person we might gather quite a large amount of money, which after excluding the costs of the statuette and other additional stuff necessary (btw. I like the 'yearbook' idea, maceta) might still leave quite a lot to donate to CF2 (plus the money people will donate to CF2 in the following 17 months... think of the sum we might collect! ). I guess we'll figure out the details later on, right now we need the basics.

Edited April 3, 2009 at 06:04 PM by ennostiel