National Soul Patrol Convention and Festival!
A Soul Patrol Convention is coming up for a two-day event where Taylor’s fans can meet and raise funds together in Birmingham, Alabama from May 9-10, 2008. The event will be full of socializing, games, activities, raffles, food and entertainment.
HERE IS THE UPDATED INFORMATION (I called around this afternoon until I got this sent to me):
SOUL PATROL CONVENTION EVENT BREAKDOWN!!
May 9th 2008
- 12:00pm - 3:00pm SP Convention Double Tree Hotel South Side (Five Points) Harp lessons, Guitar lessons, Taylor Trivia, Taylor Holdem, Taylorokkee (for Prizes only)…and more.
- 4:30pm - 6:00pm SP Dinner Open Door Cafe
- 8:00pm - 11:00pm “A Night of Soul” Silent Auction Open Door Cafe *not part of Sp Package…can purchase tickets at website
May 10th
- 9:00 am SP Breakfast Pancake House (Five Points) *not part of Sp Package
- 12:00 - 9:00 pm “A Soul Affair” @ SLOSS Furnaces
Finalized Line-up
Ricky Carden
Andrew Tyler
Adam Guthrie
Clay Connor and the Criminals
Frankie Velvet and the Mighty Veltones
Intermission
Erin Mitchell (Acoustic)
Spoonful James Spoonful
LiMBO - 10:30- 2am - WWTG (Where Would Taylor GO!!!) “Crawling for Soul” Pub Crawl Marty’s, Oasis, Open Door Cafe, ONA’s Music Room
- 2am Until - Marty’s/event afterparty!
Proceeds from the event will be donated to Kid One Transport www.kidone.org and the Alabama/Georgia chapters of Make-A-Wish Foundation www.ga-al.wish.org. More information can be found and tickets can be purchased at Harmony for the Soul’s official website: www.harmonyforthesoul.org.
To become a Soul Patrol sponsor, click here!
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341 opinions for National Soul Patrol Convention and Festival!
cath
Mar 26, 2008 at 5:01 pm
A Soul Patrol Convention for Taylor Hicks is coming up for a two-day event where Taylor’s fans can meet and raise funds together in Birmingham, Alabama from May 9-10, 2008.
I THOUGHT this was a Soul Patrol Convention for the Soul Patrol and for the charities that will benefit from these festivities, not Taylor Hicks. A fun two days of togetherness , enjoying each others company at various venues should be the plan for all attendees. ALL MONIES COLLECTED WILL BE DONATED TO THE CHARITIES , KID ONE TRANSPORT AND MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION, I AM LED TO BELIEVE.
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Mar 27, 2008 at 11:09 am
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Clingy
Mar 27, 2008 at 11:31 am
Glad you brought this up, Cath… Something about how this group has questionable ethics. They are implying Taylor Hicks will attend but in all truth, they have no idea. Actually, from what I understand, Taylor Hicks will not even be in town during the convention. You would think that for an event such as this, the organizers would know by now if “the main event” were going to actually be there or not. This is just a way to dupe people into attending. They claim they are working closely with Kid One, yet nothing is posted on the site. Same thing with Make A Wish Foundation. Isn’t it odd that the beneficiaries of this event are not helping to advertise the event?
They’ve done this before, people purchased plane tickets and made reservations and since Harmony is so unorganized, they didn’t have anything confirmed and ended up saying the event was “postponed” only 3 months before it was to take place. Rumor has it the “non profit organization” Harmony for the Soul, is paying the way for the so called “President” of the organization to attend the event. Is that what people are donating their money for, a free trip for the “president” and possibly others in this organization? Isn’t this just taking money away from the charities?
It would be nice if this thing raised some money, but it is doubtful. They have never said how much money they think will go to Kid One or MAW, and have not once disclose their expenses and how much of every ticket purchase will end up going to the charities. If they think they’ll make big bucks on the auctions, that’s sad!! The big money should come from ticket sales… key word being “should”, and again, it is doubtful with this group. Monies from auctions are just gravy for the charities - not the main source of revenue.
We know that Bluzkat is part of this group. I remember a certain auction that took place where the money was supposed to go to Kid One, but never made it to them. The item that was given to Bluz to auction was actually donated to the Alabama Hall of Fame!!! Kid One never saw a dime from the item they GAVE Bluz to auction for them.
“Oh what a tangled web we weave….”
Bottom line, very few people know the unethical practices of the people involved with this convention. They are just fans wanting to see each other and hopefully Taylor during this event. They do not realize the half of what has and is going on with this group.
It is being advertised that “rooms are going fast” (rooms being held for attendees of the convention). Last count, only 15 rooms were actually reserved by attendees. Only 15! That’s scary….
Claudia - huge part of this group - has her own unethical practices as “owner” of the Whomp Magazine” Selling subscriptions for one price, not following through on her promise…. And girl - USE SPELL CHECK!!! On your site, you have as one of the entertainers as: “LiMBO (Little Memphis Blues Orchastra)” Check the spelling, honey - it’s Orchestra! Geeze!
It’s ok to ask questions, people - especially if you are going to shell out your hard earned money to help support a charitable event. Better yet, Harmony - what is keeping you from disclosing this information in the first place?
Terminator 1
Mar 27, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Has anyone checked into Claudia’s corporations? None of them exist. Look them up!
Newsflash: Workplay is available on the day that the auction is taking place if anyone is interested.
The time for them to reserve the day has now passed.
I feel bad for those that have spent their money.
fraudbuster
Mar 27, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Nice to see I’m not the only one with questions. On one of the fan boards, someone was asking about them being compensated for their time, expenses, etc. Talk about evasive answers, and only wanting to discuss this in PMs. They want to bury the truth. And then they can’t believe someone had the gall to ask about the conpensation issue! That’s a question I’d like to have answered myself. Are they getting any form of compensation, expense reimbursement, perks, free tickets, free hotel rooms, private parties, etc.? Those paying for this deserve to have their questions answered honestly!
Tayfan1
Mar 27, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Quote: “A Soul Patrol Convention for Taylor Hicks is coming up for a two-day event” where Taylor’s… Sounds incredible! ”
The above quote is the blog writer’s lead-in…I believe it was meant to read “A Soul Patrol Convention for Taylor Hicks FANS…”
We here at Harmony have never stated or advertised that Taylor would be attending this event. This being a Soul Patrol Convention we would love for our resident leader to be there, and he has been issued an invitation. We have yet to receive a reply.
Taylor has been slated to be in the Birmingham area that week he is scheduled to play in the SPGA “Champions Tour” Regions Golf Tournament May 12 - May 17.
My name is Claudia Oakenfull and I am the Vice President of Operations for Harmony for the Soul. Harmony is a recognized 501 (c)(3) organization by the United States Government.
This event was put together to bring the Soul Patrol together and raise much needed funds for the charities in the process. All members and volunteers have signed a volunteer agreement and are not getting a salary for putting on this event. Our payment will be presenting these two charities with a donation from a fan base that should be united in celebrating the giving spirit, energy, and talent of our leader Taylor R. Hicks.
Bluz Kat or Whompin Paws Productions, LLC is not a member of Harmony but their business does support those trying to raise funds for charities that do great work in the lives of children on a daily basis.
Kid One Transport as well as the Alabama and Georgia Chapters have assisted us through various communications in regards to this event. We would love to work closer with them but with our organization based in California that makes that a hard goal to accomplish. Representatives from both charities will be at the event over the course of the two-day event.
As a 501 (c)(3) organization we are required by law to report all of our annual financial matters on form 990 that will be filed with the Internal Revenue Service on or by April 15, 2009 and will be available for public view. Since the event has not taken place we cannot honestly give out a total amount that will be given to the charities and issue out an accurate amount. There will be a presentation on stage at the music festival before the final band takes the stage.
We here at Harmony support any and all in the Soul Patrol who try to reach out and help its community’s nation-wide and we will continue to do so together with our fellow Soul Patrol brother and sisters.
Hope to see you all there!!!
GO SOUL PATROL!
Tayfan1
Tayfan1
Mar 27, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I missed a few question…the President and I are actually driving to Birmingham, AL from California. Other members and volunteers are flying in or driving in from neighboring states on their own finances. We do have a raffle winner and her guest we will be flying in and paying for their hotel room and they will receive tickets to all events and activities. All members and volunteers will be able to attend all events but can not bring any guest or will not receive any extra tickets.
I hope I have covered eveything. We here at Harmony once again hope to see you there.
Any questions for Modern Whomp Magazine should be address to that company’s website or business mailing address. Thank you.
TF1
terminator1
Mar 27, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Harmony for the Soul my ass. More like Cacophony for the Soul.
This is just about the most unorganized event I’ve ever seen. Every day, it seems, something new is added to the agenda and the prices on the “packages” go up accordingly. How pleasant for those who have already bought their packages and now have to scramble to figure out how to upgrade, if they even can.
Let’s talk about the auction that is supposed to take place on Friday, May 9th at Workplay. It’s not on the calendar of events for Workplay. Why? Well, if you call Workplay, they will tell you that Cacophony for the Soul has let the time to hold the room expire without signing a contract and putting down a deposit. Thus, it’s open for anyone to go reserve. Ain’t that a shame for the peeps who have already bought their ticket to the supposed auction.
Clodia, Clodia, Clodia. How long did you think you could get away with scamming an entire fanbase? Do you take us for idiots? You’re so bold to assert that you have a trademark for one of your “businesses”– Modern Whomp Magazine (check it out on the inside cover of her first and only issue) Not only do you use the copyright symbol to indicate a trademark (WRONG!), but, gee, guess what? A search for your trademark at http://www.uspto.gov reveals no such trademark. That’s right– it doesn’t exist.
Clodia, you’ve said you also own Moto Entertainment. I believe you’ve also referred to it countless times as an “INC”. WELL….. according to http://www.sunbiz.org, you do have a filing for a fictitious name (a DBA) for Moto Entertainment. HOWEVER, according to sunbiz (which quotes Florida law), you cannot use INC after the name of a DBA without also applying for a license for an INC and following all laws for actually incorporating a business. Furthermore, once you move your headquarters out of the state of Florida, your fictitious name is no longer valid. Therefore, when you moved to Los Angelas (remember that? you’ve told the Soul Patrol that countless times– oh, yeah– I think you moved there to work for Dr. Phil in the audience coordination department, or was it as a researcher in the news department– you’ve said both. nevermind, you’ve also said you don’t work there. who knows) your license is no longer valid. So, using your old Florida address with your current LA phone number just doesn’t quite fall under your license.
Uriah Records? Hmmm. that website seems to be owned by someone else. A Mr. Keyes who lives in Northern California.
Moto Images, LLC? No business license there either. Not even a DBA.
And, just how many copies of Modern Whomp Magazine did you actually have printed? I’ve seen you post 250, 500 and 1000. Just curious. Maybe you should fire the person in charge of keeping your business records, because apparently they’re a mess.
I would like nothing more for the convention to be a huge success. But, I just can’t imagine that it will with someone like Clodia behind the scenes.
terminator1
Mar 27, 2008 at 4:09 pm
OH, yeah. Clodia is supposed to also be a certified tax planner according to her. Don’t even get me started on that lie.
Jeanne
Mar 27, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Hey, I just take what is given to me. Here’s the direct quote from the press release I was given:
“A Soul Patrol Convention for singer/songwriter and season five American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks, at the Doubletree Hotel Southside.”
Please bring up your concerns with them regarding the wording. I’m just trying to support Taylor.
Jeanne
Mar 27, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I’m looking at this email again and I’m sorry. The word “FANS” does not follow that sentence.
It’s too bad this sort of drama has to be associated with this event. This is the sort of thing that makes bloggers and writers avoid promoting events.
Clingy
Mar 27, 2008 at 4:47 pm
All we want is the truth… not trying to cause any problems… the problems lie in the untruths being told by Harmony and its committee members. I, for one, am grateful to have a place where the truth can be told.
If any questions are asked on the fan sites, the web masters delete them because they don’t want any problems. Again - the problem is that innocent people are spending money for an event that they believe is being held to raise money for charities - all we want are some answers - the truth - why is that so bad? And why would they only want to answer questions in PM’s - why not put it out there for everyone if they have nothing to hide? Harmony knows we are telling the truth and if they were smart they would fess up. Clodia, you said you invited Taylor Hicks to the convention… why in the world wouldn’t you know this close to the event if he were going to be there or not? You are doing nothing but implying that he will be there, knowing full well that he won’t.
Jeanne
Mar 27, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Have been making some calls and waiting for info. Update on this coming soon…
Claudia
Mar 27, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Terminator 1,
You can find my PTIN number on file with the Internal Revenue Service. Also I have worked for Jackson Hewitt for the past five tax seasons. If you would like to check I am currently working out of the San Bernardino office here in California 909-889-6340. I would also suggest that you refrain from the defamation…it seems you misspell my name as a sort of attempt at protection…LOL but still many can be faced with legal action when that occurs.
It really hurts my heart that each time someone or a group attempts to do good things for good causes there are some to shoot it down.
I did also work for the DR. Phil show the first half of the season September - December in audience coordinating department as well as the transcribing department. I moved on to pursue my own ventures. You are also free to call them also 323-956-3300.
Moto Entertainment is registered in Florida and yes I am still a Florida resident as long as I have a residence there and raised a percentage of, and Modern Whomp Magazine and Star Tikes are both registered in the county of Los Angeles.
So I don’t know where you are searching…Uriah Records and Moto Images are currently operating under my individual tax number and I receive a 1099 for all business transactions. Thank you for letting know about the gentleman in EmeryVille we will have to check on that when we go to launch. I have emailed him since we have had our official MySpace page and other things in operation since 2006.
I do not know who you are or what you have against me. I am just a fan of the man, the music, and the talent. I did enjoy the times during GC when the fan base was unified; I hope this event can mind the broken ties.
This will be my final say on the matter.
Claudia
terminator1
Mar 27, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, the transcribing department. I hadn’t heard that one. So, that was three positions you held in the first six weeks of last Fall for Dr. Phil. Gee, can’t believe he’s still on the air now with you gone. Must’ve cost him a fortune to replace all of your talents. Why’d you quit? You seemed to be moving up the corporate ladder at record pace.
No, I didn’t mis-spell your name to protect anything. See, I looked up defamation law too. Seems the truth is an absolute defense.
Interesting that this is your final word because you didn’t address a lot of the issues I presented, ie: Can’t tie more than one company to a DBA name; you use INC. and LLC, but you have no business license (at least in Florida, California and Delaware– if you have one in another state, I’ll apologize), the copyright/trademark issues, moving your headquarters to California yet still operating under your Florida DBA, you only have one DBA in LA County– so which one is it that is registered? Modern Whomp Magazine or Star Tikes? Can’t be both under one license per Calif. and Florida law. Oh, and you have to be registered in California as a certified tax planner, and they seem to have no record of you. I don’t doubt that you’re working at a tax planning place, but if it’s as a certified tax planner, ya gotta get a license in California. Why isn’t there a reservation at Workplay for the auction and yet you’re still advertising it? Finally, If you know that Taylor hasn’t responded to your invitations to appear, then why don’t you tell the fans THAT instead of continually alluding to “a special guest” and the last spot of the music gig “TBA”. Misleading. Misleading. Misleading.
Jeanne– I am truly, genuinely sorry that your blog has been used to blow off some steam. But, as someone said earlier, all of our questions have been quited on the boards. I, like so many others, don’t want the fans and the charities to be duped. I would love nothing more than for the SP to have a very successful convention– things just need to be on the up and up is all.
Claudia
Mar 27, 2008 at 6:15 pm
All of a sudden business of mine that you have said aren’t registerd are…hmmm interesting. My CTEC (California Tax Certification) and my BOND are registered under my maidain name which for one I am not giving you, but is available to my clients at JH and those I handle personally…There is nothing listed by Harmony in regards to a “Special Guest” I have no idea where you saw that????
This event is all about coming together and about Kid One Transport and the Alabama and Georgia Chapters of the Make-A-Wish Foundation all those attending are behind that mission.
Claudia
fraudbuster
Mar 27, 2008 at 6:22 pm
I have another question myself regarding all the convention planning. I’ve seen where there will be a PRIVATE PARTY for the volunteers while the convention goers will be out prowling the pub crawl. Who is paying for that PRIVATE PARTY? Shouldn’t that money be going to the charities instead? Why are the convention goes who have paid good money not being invited? What’s going on here? If I were paying my hard earned money for this convention, I’d expect to be going to that PRIVATE PARTY since I would be volunteering my money & time to attend! Would I be invited? Hell no! It’s a PRIVATE PARTY!
Tayfan1
Mar 27, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Well the party is actually a gift from the President and myself and out of our pocket to our volunteers, artist and members as well and those on the pub crawl will be joining us we are the final stop on the WWTG pub crawl. If you check the schedule for the event.
Dee
Mar 27, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Well the party is actually a gift from the President and myself and out of our pocket to our volunteers, artist and members as well and those on the pub crawl will be joining us we are the final stop on the WWTG pub crawl. If you check the schedule for the event.
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How can you pay for anything when you don’t have a job? Oh wait, the magazine and the convention are your full time jobs. Your comment on your friend’s Myspace-
Mar 4 2008 12:16 AM
Nothing much, hope all is well with you…Not at DP any longer, working ful time on the magazine and on this Soul Patrol Convention in Alabama in May “A Soul Affair” Music festival (Taylor Hicks). May be down in Florida end of May…
C
Tayfan1
Mar 27, 2008 at 6:57 pm
I love the blog Jeanne, will visit again at a later date. A bit afraid after the last post by DEE know your blog is titled “idolstalker” but I really don’t care to have one a “Stalker” that is…
For all the dedicated Soul Patrollers out there coming to the convention I hope you all have a blast. But for my own saftey I have to depart, this exchange.
TF1
cath
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Gee, I didn’t know that the Convention was a job, thought it was a volunteer thing.
Am I remembering correctly that the 3 issues of MWM should be arriving in mailboxes on Monday or thereabouts??????
Jeanne
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Okay, so after calling around this afternoon, I spoke to the people at Workplay who told me that the event was not there.
I decided to call Candace Golden and get the information. I have updated the post to reflect the changes. What do you think? I was told that an old event calendar was sent out and this is the current one.
Honestly, I hope this situation improves. Of course, I’ll be reading, watching your responses.
BluzKat
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:25 pm
To the person who is claiming that Kid One didn’t receive a dime from our BluzKat auctions….You have your information wrong.
First off a simple phone call to Kid One will validate that we did turn in the donations immediatly after the auction for EACH item was over. The winner of each instrument promptly received a letter of reconition from Kid One Transport for the donation.
If anyone continues to doubt these facts, PLEASE contact Kid One Transport to verify.
If anyone has any questions or concerns about our business practices, please contact me at: whompinpawz@aol.com. You can also call me at: 818-297-2755.
We are a legal LLC filed in the state of Oregon.
Jamie Hebert
CEO
Whompin Pawz Productions, LLC
wannaknow
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Wow, what an eye opener! I knew there was something more to this group and this has really answered a lot of my questions.
One question that has NOT been answered but danced around quite a lot is “How many tickets have been sold?” Not a hard question to answer. If I were to spend my hard earned money to attend a convention with only 15 other people, I would be very disappointed. What a waste of money!! Why can’t anyone answer this question? I don’t need a final count, where are you now? Maybe that would help sell more tickets!
Does this group know how much money from each ticket will go to the charities? They should know exaclty how much money they will spend vs how much will be made or at least an estimate. Give a minimum, if it’s more-great!
If everything is true that Claudia/Tayfan1 is saying, why can’t the questions just be answered. There should be nothing to hide. When you’re vague and evasive, that’s when people question motives. The truth will set you free!
Thanks Jeanne for letting us post here. Please keep this blog alive, we need it! Too many sites sweep these questions under the rug.
BluzKat
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:30 pm
I further want to clarify that Bluzkat is NOT in any way part of Harmony For The Soul. We do however fully support ANY organization who is putting forth their best and honest efforts into supporting Taylor Hicks and his charities of choice.
We believe and stand by HFTS’s efforts to raise money for both Kid One and Make A Wish Foundation.
HFTS has volunteered many hours of their time devoted to making this convention a success.
QuacksLikeOne
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I love the blog Jeanne, will visit again at a later date. A bit afraid after the last post by DEE know your blog is titled “idolstalker” but I really don’t care to have one a “Stalker” that is…
For all the dedicated Soul Patrollers out there coming to the convention I hope you all have a blast. But for my own saftey I have to depart, this exchange.
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I bet that’s how Taylor felt when you and your friend chased him down the highway the weekend of the HOF awards so you could end up the same place and post on the boards you hung out where he was.
But it did work nicely to add to the “effect”.
Dee
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Claudia, before you leave, make sure you tell everyone how you billed Taylor for the pictures you took of him at the golf tournament. Shame on you.
Clingy
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Let’s get this striaght - the final auction piece, an autographed cowbell, was supposed to be auctioned for Kid One, however you took that money and gave it to the NOMRF which was YOUR charity of choice, not Taylors and it was clear from the beginning that the proceeds from this auction were to go only to Kid One. Are you now saying that every dime from each instument that was donated by Taylor Hicks (to raise money for Kid One) actually went to Kid One. Be very careful how you answer this question. Very careful.
Clingy
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Oh man - sorry for the typo’s - been reading too much of tayfan1’s writing!
wannaknow
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:49 pm
That’s ok Clingy. Tayfan keeps messing up 501 (c)3!
BluzKat
Mar 27, 2008 at 7:58 pm
AGAIN your information is incorrect. When Taylor gave us these instruments we were given an extra instrument. We also informed Taylor about the cowbell going to the NOMRF BEFORE THE AUCTION TOOK PLACE. He HAD NO PROBLEM WITH THAT.
Taylor not only supports the charities in his state he also 100% supports charities of music includint the New Orleans musicians who are in dire need of assistance.
Now if you have information that suggests otherwise please post it. I am interested in seeing your facts.
BluzKat
Mar 27, 2008 at 8:02 pm
It seems to me that you need to be careful on how you are throwing accusations out on a public board when you have NO proof. You are hiding behind a false screen name and your name “clingy” is very telling.
Claudia
Mar 27, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Quote:
I bet that’s how Taylor felt when you and your friend chased him down the highway the weekend of the HOF awards so you could end up the same place and post on the boards you hung out where he was.
But it did work nicely to add to the “effect”.
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I attended the AMHOF Gala Friday Feb 22, 2008 alone since I was covering the function for my magazine. I also left the event alone and did not get back into Birmingham until 3:30am, stopped for something to eat and went back to my hotel room.
I did go to Courtyard 280 to check out Erin Mitchell Saturday night and afterwards went over to Marty’s Bar with a friend around 2:30am. Then Taylor and BW walked in at around 3:30am asked if they could join our table and we enjoyed the night. As well as watching Tay sit in for a song with his friends in EARTHBOUOND. Great band by the way, and great night.
By the way Taylor was with friends after the awards FridAY NIGHT at OASIS, I was told they had a blast. Myself, I was asleep in my nice hotel room on Hwy 280.
Taylor did not get billed for the photos that I took of Taylor at the BHCC, Modern Whomp INC. was billed and BTW it was only for processing since I do shoot film.
Also MWM made 100 Glossy postcards with a mini interview “This or That” questions and a list of Taylor’s accomplishments and addresses of his myspace page, and THHQ. That were passed out to the gallery at each hole for Tay to sign as he came off the green. The price of those cards $1.00 each (Full Color at Kinkos in Palm Springs)
TF1
Dee
Mar 27, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Taylor did not get billed for the photos that I took of Taylor at the BHCC, Modern Whomp INC. was billed and BTW it was only for processing since I do shoot film.
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Are you trying to say that Taylor billed Modern Whomp?
QuacksLikeOne
Mar 27, 2008 at 8:50 pm
afterwards went over to Marty’s Bar with a friend around 2:30am. Then Taylor and BW walked in at around 3:30am asked if they could join our table and we enjoyed the night.
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That’s right, I guess I remembered the story wrong. Taylor followed YOU!!
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Taylor did not get billed for the photos that I took of Taylor at the BHCC, Modern Whomp INC. was billed
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just out of curiosity, since you are the business mogul….WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK MODERN WHOMP INC IS ???
Claudia
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:07 pm
I don’t know???…LOL..maybe we can get Terminator 1 on the case, she seems very experienced in that area and appears to have a lot of time on her hands.
Claudia
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Let me know how it turns out. I’m OUT!!!
rima
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Oh my goodness! What is the truth here? These charities do not deserve being jacked around by people who aren’t who they claim or an event that isn’t the very best that it can be!
Terminator 1
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:27 pm
We are a legal LLC filed in the state of Oregon.
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Thank you for tellling us. At least we know you are legal.
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I further want to clarify that Bluzkat is NOT in any way part of Harmony For The Soul.
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Run Kitty…. stay as far away as possible. Have you told them that you don’t want anything to do with them?
Dee
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I don’t know???…LOL..maybe we can get Terminator 1 on the case, she seems very experienced in that area and appears to have a lot of time on her hands.
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Fess up. Modern Whomp was not billed for the golf tournament pictures. Modern Whomp did the billing. YOU are Modern Whomp. You tried to suck money out of our Soul Man.
MotownGal
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Modern Whomp Inc is Taylor. Modern Whomp Magazine is Claudia.
So Claudia billed Modern Whomp Inc. for the golf photos but she says she didn’t bill Taylor.
ummmmm… Modern Whomp Inc is Taylor.
terminator1
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Clod–
There you go again , using that coveted INC.
Nope, don’t have much time on my hands at all. Just kept noticing some glaring discrepancies on the boards and thought I”d do some easy checking. Here, the rest of the SP can do the same thing I’ve done. Be sure to notice the rules — no, no–LAWS on having ONE DBA per name and the fact that it doesn’t allow you to use INC or LLC. Oh, and please notice the Florida laws on what happens to your DBA license when you move out of state. Particularly interesting.
Clodia’s businesses:
Modern Whomp Magazine
Moto Entertainment
Moto Images
Uriah Records
Call Back
Did I miss one?
Public websites to find –try to find– the above:
http://www.sunbiz.org
http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/corp/corp_naav.htm
http://www.chamberofcommercejournal.com/
http://www.uspto.gov
Now, whose credibility is at issue???? At least I didn’t put mine out there to be attacked. Everything I’ve said is true and can be backed up by documentation issued, licensed, verified and maintained by federal and state governments. And now I’ve directed you all to the tools to check for yourselves.
Why am I doing this? Because I care. Because I care about the Soul Patrol enough that it infuriates me that someone could come in and easily dupe them.
Also, I’m curious: Why would you work in the tax field under one name but operate businesses under another? Hmmmmm. Any takers on this one? I have a theory.
Dee
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Modern Whomp Inc is Taylor. Modern Whomp Magazine is Claudia.
So Claudia billed Modern Whomp Inc. for the golf photos but she says she didn’t bill Taylor.
ummmmm… Modern Whomp Inc is Taylor.
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Thank you MotownGal for clearing that up. Claudia billing Taylor for pictures she took of him is appalling! She should get up off her ass and get a job instead of scamming money out of Taylor and his fans.
fraudbuster
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:57 pm
I’d say to find the truth, watch which way the fur flies!
So you billed Taylor for pictures you took for your magazine, is that what you said? Seems like you should have paid him for his images!
truthwillsetyoufree
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:58 pm
What’s a PTIN? I’ve never heard of that. I know what an EIN and TIN is. Please explain that to me.
rima
Mar 27, 2008 at 10:04 pm
I’ll be waiting for the truth…it is despicable for someone to use Taylor, Kid One, Make a Wish or Soul Patrol for ANY personal gain…I mean ANY personal benefit whatsoever..
I’m just wondering, if those picture postcards handed out at BHCC had Moto Entertainment anywhere on them?
BluzKat
Mar 27, 2008 at 10:08 pm
I further want to clarify that Bluzkat is NOT in any way part of Harmony For The Soul.
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Run Kitty…. stay as far away as possible. Have you told them that you don’t want anything to do with them?
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LOL! You made my night…(thanks)
devilindisguise
Mar 27, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Did it ever occur to any of you that Taylor requested Claudia to take those photos at Palm Springs? That he told her to take specific photos and posed with certain backgrounds, etc.
He has no official paid PR person and wanted photos from the event?
If anyone used anybody it was Taylor.
Claudia was only reimbursed for the cd’s that the photos were downloaded on. She was not paid for her time.
truthwillsetyoufree
Mar 27, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Next time the Tay man wants pictures, he can call me. I’ll take, load ‘em on CD and give it to him for free!
devilindisguise
Mar 27, 2008 at 10:16 pm
truthwillsetyoufree
will yours be any good?
Dee
Mar 27, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Did it ever occur to any of you that Taylor requested Claudia to take those photos at Palm Springs?
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Taylor Hicks did not hire Claudia. Did it ever occur to you that she is lying?
devilindisguise
Mar 27, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Dee,
How do you know, are your afflliated with Taylor?
Did he tell you that he did not hire Claudia to take photos for that event?
My suggestion would be to contact Taylor’s Manager at Career Artist Management and ask them what the truth is.
wannaknow
Mar 27, 2008 at 11:16 pm
So, did anyone answer the questions about ticket sales and how much will be going to Kid One and Make a Wish?
Sorry guys, this convention sounds like it has too much controversy for me to attend. I’ll wait until Kid One announces something they DO support.
This is just too wacked.
Bluz, who the heck are you? How much money have you given to help children and how much have you made for yourself? You say the LLC is your company and it’s not NFP. Very deceptive. I don’t really care what you do actually, just quit trying to pull one over on Taylor Hicks fans. Where is the cowbell that was supposed to be auctioned for Kid One? Bad kitty. Now shooo!
What a great blog! I think I’ll visit more often, this was quite entertaining! Thanks Jeanne!!
wannaknow
Mar 27, 2008 at 11:47 pm
I forgot the proof! Here’s a little something from one of your posts Bluzy:
“Due to a recent collaboration with The Firm and Taylor Hicks and his touring band, BluzKat/Whompin Pawz has been able to obtain instruments used by Taylor during his Spring 2007 Whomp tour that have been autographed and will be going up for auction on Ebay throughout the summer with all proceeds going to Kid One Transport located in Hoover, AL. These instruments include the orginial “dancing queen” tambourine and the cowbell (yes, you heard me right!). Each instrument also includes a signed document from Taylor attesting to their origins. So the winner of each instrument gets 2 autographes from our Soul Man!”
Maybe you haven’t had the auction yet? That will be nice once you do! I’m sure Kid One could use the cash!
BluzKat
Mar 28, 2008 at 12:34 am
You can post all the “proof” you like about what I wrote in reference to the cowbell it doesn’t change the fact that Taylor was informed of the decision and the money went to a good cause.
It’s become obvious that for some reason you can’t seem to let go of whatever is troubling you. I hope you find peace in your life and move forward and let this go. Picking apart what others are doing doesn’t promote Taylor or what his ethics, compassion and beliefs are.
Bluzkat is dedicated to bringing Taylors music to new fans and to the children. Our mission is to inspire and encourage children of all ages to become interested in music. I have the respect from the people that matter and that’s what is important to me and my organization.
I’m not a vengeful person and have never attacked another organization like I have been attacked. I wish all of the organizations within Taylor’s fan base nothing but success in their future endeavors.
I will not be addressing anything regarding this blog again in open forum. If you wish to discuss this with me in a professional, non agressive manner, my contact information is posted above.
Thank you for allowing me to post.
Peace,
Jamie
Jeanne
Mar 28, 2008 at 12:47 am
Admittedly, I do not know much about this and since and I really appreciate the commenting that is going on here. Please remember to keep it respectful and non-abusive but I do feel that Taylor fans are frustrated and need to vent and find out information.
Please be patient with me while I try to get to the bottom of this but, due to the emails I’m getting from readers who are thanking me for having this comment area available, I will be leaving it opened for now.
Should the discussion start to cross the line, I will be forced to close comments but, as it currently is, I just see a lot of venting and questions.
I would like to say that I have had this site for a year now and I’ve never had Taylor fans acting like this. Claymates, maybe (I’m saying this with love, lol), but never Taylor fans. This is why I am allowing the discussion to continue.
I apologize to anyone who is offended and I do not necessarily support the commentary but I don’t feel an end to this debate is needed (YET).
wannaknow
Mar 28, 2008 at 1:02 am
BluzKat
Mar 28, 2008 at 12:34 am
You can post all the “proof” you like about what I wrote in reference to the cowbell it doesn’t change the fact that Taylor was informed of the decision and the money went to a good cause.
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ok, was Kid One fine with your decision?
heartandsoul
Mar 28, 2008 at 5:46 am
Harmony has been planning the event for 2 years now. They have put in a lot of time and hard work and yes I saw that in that time there has been alot of changes and there was a time when it was post poned. But in my opinion it is better to postpone something if you are going to make it better and raise more money by doing so.
I haven’t seen all these complaints and mis trust issues until recently. The event is planned to be filled with lots of fun and music. Look at all the people who have agreed to play for the event that should say something.
No matter what anyone does some will find fault with it. As far as saying they should know by now if Taylor will be there or not, some times a artist doesn’t doesn’t confirm until 30 days before the event.
I have never seen Harmony say Tayor will be there they have always said this is for the fans to meet and have fun while raising money for the charities. They have said they hope Taylor attends and they are working on that but they have never said he would show.
I myself after seeing all this would never take on anything to help charities or any event for the SP because the stress of it would ruin the event for me.
If Kid One would have said they were hosting a convention would you be asking them how many tickets they sold? I bet not. If you want to attend by a ticket if you don’t want to then don’t buy one it is as simple as that.
What happened to the trusting, loving Soul Patrol that rallied together to see Taylor succeed?
The Soul Patrol has always been a fanbase that was their to support Taylor, charities and each other. In the last few months that has not been happening. It is such a shame.
I hope this event raises lots and lots of money. I hope those that attend(I am one of them) have lots of fun. I hope Taylor attends but if he doesn’t I was never promised that he would.
MotownGal
Mar 28, 2008 at 7:00 am
I don’t think it is unreasonable for those of us considering attending the convention to ask how many tickets have been sold to date. The convention will be very different depending on whether 30 people are attending or 300. And why was the Convention part on Saturday reduced from 5 hours to 3 hours? And why are many of the bands only performing for 20 minutes with a 20 minute break between acts? And why is there a 2 hour gap between the dinner on Friday night and the Silent Auction? What will the conventioneers do for those 2 hours? I just want to know what I am getting when I buy a ticket…. Originally, I believe, the package ticket of $130 was supposed to include all the convention events, but that was later changed - after people had already bought tickets - to a separate $60 charge for the Silent Auction…. I hope the convention is very successful and raises a lot of money for the charities, but before I commit to going I need some answers… not vague and evasive answers.. but real answers….
MotownGal
Mar 28, 2008 at 7:02 am
oh….. I forgot… One thing that bothers me is that the Harmony board and convention volunteers will be attending a private party at Ona’s for 4 hours on Saturday night…. Why is there a private party during the heart of the convention that conventioneers are not allowed to attend? and with 2 bands for entertainment !!!!!
I’ve been to many many conventions and I’ve never heard of such a thing. To me, it’s very odd and rude to the attendees.
Clingy
Mar 28, 2008 at 9:04 am
BluzKat
Mar 27, 2008 at 8:02 pm
It seems to me that you need to be careful on how you are throwing accusations out on a public board when you have NO proof. You are hiding behind a false screen name and your name “clingy” is very telling.
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There you go again - running your mouth. If my name is so “telling” - then do tell! I will save you the trouble: “clingy” is the first part of the web email that I have. Nothing more, nothing less. I have two - I use one for family and friends and this one for online. Since you have no idea who you are talking to here, how do you know I don’t know what I’m talking about? I know exactly what I am talking about where Kid One, Taylor and the Soul Patrol are concerned. It is you and dis-harmony that have their heads on the chopping blocks - put there by yourselves by being secretive and by avoiding simple questions such as how many tickets have sold to date? You guys are your own worst enemy - there is a reason so many people don’t trust either of you and why you are having a tough time selling this convention.
“Teaching children….” blah, blah, blah… you are doing nothing more than trying to get your own business off the ground - you have said so in the past - and you, from the beginning were willing to use Taylor Hicks, the SP, Kid One and anyone else to further your own cause. This I know for a fact.
WTH?
Mar 28, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Is this fighting going on… on all the blogs and boards? Sigh, the Soul Patrol used to be supportive and fun.. what a waste of time, all this arguing..
Claudia
Mar 28, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Motowngirl I have addressed some of your questions in the thread above in regards to the party, the conventioneers will be on a Pub Crawl to various known Taylor hangout spots and join us at ONA’s we are the last stop on that pub crawl.
Also the Silent Auction has always been a separate event. Invitation went out to Dr.’s, Lawyers, Dentists, and Corporate Executives in the Birmingham area. But we also wanted to open it up to the Soul Patrollers attending. The two hours is the change over from the SP Dinner to the Silent Auction.
If there are any other questions regarding our venues or activities anyone has you can also email me claudia@harmontforthesoul.org or call me at 818-484-1377 I would be glad to answer them. We have all contact numbers if you would like to call also…
Sloss Furnaces (205) 324-1911
Open Door Cafe 205-879-6659
Double Tree Hotel 205-933-9000
(Banquet Room between 4800-4900 sq feet reserved for SP Convention (socializing, games, and activities)
We here at Harmony hope this event can bring the fan base back together. Seems since GC went down there is a divide and it hurts my heart, that our efforts to raise funds for these charities are being torn down by a select few.I hope to see you all there, and help us raise much needed funds for the charities involved.
Claudia
Jodie
Mar 28, 2008 at 7:04 pm
All I can say is my head hurts.
cath
Mar 28, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Yeah, I think my head hurts more than my heart .
Claudia
Mar 28, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Terminator 1, I am sure you are a nice person but you seem to have something against me personally. No one has duped the fans, we have been planning this event for quite a while now.
Moto Entertainment, Call Back Films, Uriah Records, or Moto Images, and…my former job at Dr. Phill or my cuurent job at Jackson Hewitt…have nothing to do with this event or the Soul Patrol or even what this thread is even about…
So I don’t see your point?
Also in that post I was not using Modern Whomp INC. if you would READ the thread:
Taylor owns Modern Whomp INC. listed in Birmingham, Alabama…but if you knew TAX LAW then you would know that a corporation is it’s own entity and Taylor is his own entity for tax and business purposes. So when I said Modern Whomp INC. was billed for the prossesing for the photos that Taylor requested and posted and placed on his myspace page and are still there BTW, with a photo credit to Moto Images. Taylor the individual was not billed.
Any question once again please feel free to give me a call.
Claudia
BluzKat
Mar 28, 2008 at 8:14 pm
For any future comments or concerns regarding Bluzkat, Whompin Pawz Productions, LLC, please contact my PR Director: JoAnn Freda @whompinpawz@aol.com.
Your concerns and comments will be forwarded to our Attorney.
Regards,
Jamie Hebert
CEO
Whompin Pawz Productions, LLC
“Learn to inspire, live for the music”
Clingy
Mar 28, 2008 at 8:30 pm
I’d have to say both my head and my heart hurts!
My problem is I know too much about the harmony group - Bluz, too - and I am not alone. That’s what has brought about all the questions and desire for accountability. What they call personal attacks, i call getting to the truth.
WTH - How “supportive” would we be if we continued to sit back and watch our friends, Taylor’s fans, be misled when we know what we know about these groups? A waste of time, you say? I say not. Getting to the truth is never a waste of time.
Here’s what we have:
Harmony for the Soul. I have witnessed first hand what goes on in their planning meetings and it is not pretty. Ask any “former” member of this group and they will tell you the same. What some of you see is a hard working group of Taylor Hicks fans just wanting to bring the SP together for a weekend of fun. But there are those of us who have experienced first hand the goings on with this group and are disgusted that they continue to pull the wool over the eyes of the Soul Patrol and worse, use Kid One and MAW to further their own cause. Those of us filing these complaints against the Harmony group know EXACTLY what we are talking about.
This convention could have been a huge success for Taylor, the Soul Patrol, and the charities. Instead it has disaster written all over it. I have no doubt that the committee members have worked hard at trying to pull this off, but again, too many people have ill feelings about the president and vice president to trust them. Most folks would have paid the fees to attend, but have reservations about the organizers - and that started way before even the first post on this blog. Go back and read the posts on the sites. Questions were asked, but no answers given. Only an invitation to discuss their questions in PM’s??? No charity group or group working for a charity should have any reservations about answering any question posed by its supporters. They should be an open book and supporters should not have to wait a year to see a 990 to find out if the group is legit or not. Of all the charity groups on the boards today, I have never seen any of them treat their supporters as this group has done. You want to know why all the questions, WTH? The truth. It is that plain and simple. Stop jerking the SP around and just be truthful when they ask you something as simple as, “how many tickets have been sold to date?” Don’t insult their intelligence by coming back with some lame answer, “that is hard to say because the numbers keep changing daily…” Bull. Just answer the questions.
Bluz, you said, “I’m not a vengeful person and have never attacked another organization like I have been attacked. I wish all of the organizations within Taylor’s fan base nothing but success in their future endeavors.” I know you can’t actually believe that!! Again, I know first hand what you are capable of, who you have “attacked” in the past and just how false your well wishes can be. Go back and read your own posts - jabs at other groups and/or their members and don’t get me started on you slamming the one charity you say you support! I have it in writing!! Shame on you.
OPEN YOUR EYES SOUL PATROL - ASK QUESTIONS - DEMAND ANSWERS AND THEN DECIDE.
cath
Mar 28, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Claudia said: So when I said Modern Whomp INC. was billed for the prossesing for the photos that Taylor requested and posted and placed on his myspace page and are still there BTW, with a photo credit to Moto Images. Taylor the individual was not billed.
I guess that just means Taylor, the individual, didn’t have to write the check but had to earn the money to pay the invoice. So, Michael wrote the check for MW,Inc. and therefore it has nothing to do with Taylor, the individual.
rima
Mar 28, 2008 at 9:02 pm
I guess that just means Taylor, the individual, didn’t have to write the check but had to earn the money to pay the invoice. So, Michael wrote the check for MW,Inc. and therefore it has nothing to do with Taylor, the individual.
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Well said, Cath!
truthwillsetyoufree
Mar 28, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Also the Silent Auction has always been a separate event. Invitation went out to Dr.’s, Lawyers, Dentists, and Corporate Executives in the Birmingham area. But we also wanted to open it up to the Soul Patrollers attending. The two hours is the change over from the SP Dinner to the Silent Auction.
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Do what? The good citizen have been invited to join the convention by way of a ‘Silent Auction’? What is that about? Separate tickets for the SP to join in? Well if that ain’t a news items! Sure haven’t seen it advertised on the different fansites that way!
For those who have been duped into buying tickets, can they get refunds? Only fair since they were mislead by the lack of good, fair, and honest advertising.
Oh wait! The advertising has been good, fair and honest. It just failed to state ALL the truth.
Glad I’m going to be home that week-end. Hope everyone going, though, has a good time and doesn’t feel taken advantage of.
Katy 11
Mar 28, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Poor Taylor.
babyiloveyourways
Mar 28, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Bluzkat/felinefrenzy is just someone that does not care about Taylor. She was not even a fan during the AI days. She saw a good thing and knew that he loved kids. She is in it for a profit and then supposedly does these charities. She pretends to know all these people, like his g’mother. I feel sorry for Tay if she gets in too deep. Just watch out for the black headed tramp. She is out to get what she wants, money and popularity. Selling clothes now. She first sold beads and jewelry. Now, one of the bands that she is promoting on her website is playing at the convention. She is a big time troll. Feel so sorry for the fans that believe in her. They need to take the blinders off. Peaceout! Karma!
DreamHrt
Mar 28, 2008 at 10:15 pm
I know most of you know that I have had a falling out with Harmony and its “President” when the group was only a speckle of a thought in our minds.
However!
Since I chose to leave harmony, I know nothing about them any longer. Please note, I have not said one ill thing about Harmony and there project. OTHER then what transpired within the group when I was there. With that said, I have been advertising there “Convention”. Because I feel if it benefits a charity, especially ones that hit home for me because of my son’s illness. I am willing to put personal feelings aside and just let it be in Gods hands.
If anything is a mist within the group, God knows. And soon others will too. If it is all legit.. Then only good things can transpire for the charities that need it.
I personally don’t care who did what, or what business they were in before hand. Nobody is above me nor below me. So I do not impress easily. (sorry)
The only thing that is in my heart, is that these organizations get the help they deserve. If they do not… I pity Harmony for messing with the Soul Patrol even I would NOT do that. There SCARY…
So if anyone wonders if because of my past within the group, if I am the one going round venting and destroying anything that might be good. Please think again. I have neither the time nor the ambition to stir this up again…
Peace Out..
No WAY
Mar 28, 2008 at 10:40 pm
If Feline/Bluzkat is involved, I want nothing to do with any of this. She may be involved with the charity, but proved herself to be a certified nutjob when she would pretend Taylor was talking to her on the message boards. She was either talking to herself or in with someone else, and I know this was all just for kicks…. Not to mention, this all began as a huge money making scam for her. She was not a fan of TH, but wanted the SP’s money because, at the time, there was plenty of it floating around and lots of people willing to spend it.
She knows this is the truth and I am 100% positive this convention will be a flop if she is involved.
Sorry, bluzkat/feline- you know what I say is true. You may help the charity now and be a good person, but you were no fan of TH and started out wanting everyone to buy your merchandise. And, still to this day, troll the hell out of boards, starting lots of trouble.
babyiloveyourways
Mar 28, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Jeanne, Thankyou for allowing us to vent. The problem with the so-called charities is that they have been secretive and selective with their information. It is like a secret society. I have heard that tickets to concerts have been given to those that have alot of money and can afford to pay. I also have heard that the moderators of fansites have been given tickets and been bought dinners.
Also, Jeanne, I am assuming that each state has a different law as to how much money is actually donated to a charity. Some states only require 10% of the actual money to be donated and that is where you have a non profit organization. It could be as little as 1% so I am told. This is troubleing and should be shown to the members of the fansites and blogs. The Soul Patrol thinks when they donate that all of the money goes to the charity. That is not true. They have all these costs. Their hotels and meals and airplane tickets, even their clothing can be taken off as a uniform. Then the small amount of money left is then counted and a percentage goes to the charity. There is also no deadline outside of a year, of when that money has to be actually donated. The money can be kept in a bank act and interest earned. For the one that is a FOR profit mentioned above. She does not have to go by any of the rules of the not for profit organizations. She can do what she wants.
These people got greedy in my most honest opinion. It is obsurd. To take advantage of so many. The next problem that I have is that the boards have owners and moderators that are also involved. They could also be making money, kickbacks. This troubles me. They never want anything posted that sends up a red flag. Everything should be on the up and up and should be published. Instead, they take advantage of people that they built a trust with. The charities/non charities are not being honest if they are not answering all of the questions. To hide and say call or email does not make sense when they can answer all the questions for all to see. I understand that a big investigation is going on and has been for some time. This is the only thing that makes me feel better for those that have been duped. Jail is not a fun place to be. For some, that will be their next home.
wannaknow
Mar 28, 2008 at 11:42 pm
A little off topic…Make sure you visit the rest of Jeanne’s blog, it’s really very good. She’s been a great Taylor supporter for quite some time.
Thanks Jeanne, way to go!
JMG Records PR
Mar 29, 2008 at 12:42 am
It is apparent that Mr. Hicks fanbase has become quite negative in their chats. What a shame that such a talented musician has such a deplorable fanbase. As a record industry professional most celebs would be dismayed at such bantor. If the point of this website is to promote their celebrity then all who post on this site should remember that.
Celebs want to be proud of their fanbase and do watch carefully what is posted when time permits..Mr. Hicks’ needs positive responses right now not the poison that is being spewed on this site..what a shame
Claudia
Mar 29, 2008 at 1:14 am
Okay, I personally have responded to questions above…I also addressed how staff and volunteers will be traveling to the event. The other fansites want to have fun being fans and not have personal attacks or drama on their boards and I totally support that, because that is what the Soul Patrol should be.
No board moderators or owners have received any free tickets or dinners from Harmony for the Soul. Tickets will be given to the artists and bands who are performing because they are donating their time and performances many of which have direct ties to Taylor.
We here at Harmony have worked hard to get the lowest rates possible and items donated to keep costs of this event as low as possible. We also have stated many times that 100% of the proceeds after event costs will be split between Kid One Transport and the Alabama and Georgia Chapters of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Our team has taken an event that normally would cost:
$25,000.00 - 30,000.00 to put on.
and have put it all together with the help of our members and volunteers, the bands, our vendors, and venue owners for:
an estimated $8300.00 - 9300.00 USD
Now I think that is pretty good TEAM WORK!
Even if we sale at minimum 200 tickets to conventioners that would bring a donation total of $17,300.00 total after event costs and that would mean $8650.00 to each charity.
That estimate is not incuding donations fromb the silent auction items, individual tickets for the festival only, Sponsor donations, the DVD in HD or compilation CD sales, other event merchandise, or the additional donations made directly to the charity.
Harmony for the Soul will be issuing a donation to the charities at the festival on May 10th of the donations collected up to that point. Also we will be having donation envelopes provided by the two charities to place at our various event locations where attendees are able to make additional donations directly to the charities and Harmony will be presenting them those donations during that weekend as well. Any others donations after that are collected there after will be submitted within thirty days of the event.
What would make those posting here happy if Harmony cancelled the event? Or don’t attempt to raise money for the charities involved? This is no secret society we have put out on the boards constantly asking for volunteers to help out with this event to bring the Soul Patrol together. Many are not happy with helping they want complete control and single credit, and because they can’t get it they want to tear it down.
Those who know this is for a great cause will come out and support it and I am sure of that…those who will pass will pass and that is also their right too.
Claudia
ladybug
Mar 29, 2008 at 2:43 am
“Celebs want to be proud of their fanbase”
Looks like Taylor needs a new fanbase. The bashers and bullies have done more harm to Mr. Hicks.
Judging by these posts it’s the smartasses that think they know everything that turn my stomach and not the organizations defending themselves.
In The Shadows
Mar 29, 2008 at 7:03 am
JMG Records PR
Mar 29, 2008 at 12:42 am
“It is apparent that Mr. Hicks fanbase has become quite negative in their chats. What a shame that such a talented musician has such a deplorable fanbase. As a record industry professional most celebs would be dismayed at such bantor. If the point of this website is to promote their celebrity then all who post on this site should remember that.
Celebs want to be proud of their fanbase and do watch carefully what is posted when time permits..Mr. Hicks’ needs positive responses right now not the poison that is being spewed on this site..what a shame”
There are hundreds of Soul Patrol members who have become internet silent or gone “underground” to private sites to avoid the drama caused by a few. The shame is that what is left for the public and Taylor to see is not representative of the majority of his fans and supporters, yet the entire fanbase gets labeled. It’s a case of the squeaky wheel gets the grease. I just wish someone would grease the wheel already.:)
Also In The Shadows
Mar 29, 2008 at 7:18 am
In the shadows, you hit the nail on the head. Most of us don’t give a flying fig about all these drama queens vying for Taylor’s attention. We just love the man and his music. We wish him success and creative freedom to do his music his way so that he can live his life content and happy.
Those who are on the underground private sites are truly charitable and wonderful people. I can’t begin to list some of the ways that these fans have reached out to help others in need. I’m not talking small change either. There are some very generous people in the Soul Patrol.
ladybug
Mar 29, 2008 at 7:55 am
You both hit the nail on the head. It’s repulsive to see what is written up on this blog. If someone has concerns about a charity or organization this is not the way to handle the situation.
I hope Taylor doesn’t see this.
WTH?
Mar 29, 2008 at 10:21 am
My two cents and I’m leaving.
I support those running most of the TH fund raisers for his charities, but I do remember Bluzkat/felinefrenzy acting like a cat and bashing the hell out of posters on the AI boards.
Maybe she has grown up since then, but I highly doubt it. I refuse to promote organizations ran by hateful/hurtful people.
As for the others, good luck! When I give money I do so with the knowledge of not knowing for sure where the money is going.. but I know I have done what was best..the rest is up to the organization.
I really hate that this is coming out this way, but it sounds like it needs to be settled. Hopefully this will pass.
babyiloveyourways
Mar 29, 2008 at 10:54 am
This is laughable. What other way is there to discuss and get straight answers for questions than off the boards? Who in their right mind would want to discuss over pm with these people. If they are not on the up and up, then why do they have to go to pm. What about the people that are not members that have heard about the convention? They read about it on the boards and do not have access to pm. Now, maybe they have a heads up. Don’t go. It is a sham and in the beginning, it may have been ok. Now, they have made so much money that it has gone to their heads, and their pocketbooks. Karma baby. Peaceout!
I hope Taylor DOES see this so that he can put a stop to it. Good Grief! Hide the truth? From the very one that they are using his name? What is wrong with some of you?
shampatrol
Mar 29, 2008 at 11:02 am
Yes, WTH, Bluz is a troll. No doubt about it. She came over to make money off of Taylor. She admitted this in so many words on the boards. She was trying to sell her stuff all over the boards and some even banished her. She came back and used charity work with children to slither her way in. Now, she is an icon. She still bashes and yet, no one does anything about it. Does that tell you something about these fansites/their owners/the mods and administrators?
I hope that Taylor DOES see this. Finally he could distance himself and let his family know to stay away from these charities and that Bluzey person or persons. They are users.
Taysendsme
Mar 29, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Jeanne,
Thank you for the opportunity to voice an opinion and to try to make some sense of this.
To those of you who are concerned by fan sites and the negative messages about Taylor? I believe it would suggest some of these posters are not there due to being actual fans, but rather to cause dissension and are actually trolls. What’s been done about it? The trolls use mock SP screen names, this of course makes it appear as though disgruntled and their assumed to be Taylor Hicks fans - this has led to many of the dedicated fans to be bashed by them. I’ve recently read where these trolls have admitted they are not Taylor Hicks fans, but are Chris Daughtry fans, they post all over the Internet and give the SP a bad name. They also use Taylor fans screen names in order to harm that person’s reputation as a fan of Taylor’s.
One person involved in her own “charities” and named here in this thread is Bluzkat. It’s been said on good authority, that she apparently uses many screen names and her messages on fan sites are argumentative. Her reputation is negative with fans who know about it, but she is in favor with the webmasters and mods? In some of her messages, she’s openly voiced her dislike of Taylor’s career, his music and he himself. She also starts arguments among loyal fans of Taylor’s. That’s damaging to Taylor’s character, his career and the fans on the fan sites.
Its my opinion, that fan site administrator’s agenda, has changed over the last year, due to allowing obvious trolls, to post negative messages while legitimate fans are either chastised for questioning these trolls and therefore, some of these legit fans have been banned for doing so. This is happening more than you know. Fans of Taylor’s are disappearing off the boards due to this type of manipulation from these trolls and the administration who allows it.
I also believe the administration (webmaster) and mods are biased. From viewing the actual Taylor Hicks fan sites, the agenda is not Taylor himself, but rather its American Idol, Arista, J. Records, the latter of whom no longer represents Taylor, so why would they be listed on a Taylor Hicks fan site? I’ve also seen ads selling CD’s for other idols, not little advertisements, half page! If I were Taylor and I came to some of these fan sites (which carried my name) and I saw these advertisements selling another idol’s CDs (main page) I would be furious. Why is this happening on Taylor’s fan sites? Its an insult and I would say its all about the money and profit and not in the best interest of Taylor nor his loyal fans who don’t want this type of thing on a Taylor Hicks fan site.
As for the charities in question? I’ve donated to Taylor’s charities myself, however, after reading about the SP convention and the lack of an answer as to the number attending and other issues, I would have to say NO both of those representing this convention. I don’t like the date either. It’s Mother’s Day weekend, those of us with small or grown children, let alone our own mother’s, don’t wish to be away from our family on that weekend. It also appears to me, that the events set up for the SP are not worth the price. The one’s involved in the planning seem to be highly entertained with many perks. I just don’t like it and I don’t like seeing the advertisements all over the boards. None of my good SP friends are attending, because they are annoyed by the lack of proper information. After reading the response from two of them here, I still see no concrete answers.
We have a right to question these issues. We donate money to Taylor’s choice of charities, we go to his concerts, buy his CD’s and we enjoy it. We join fan sites in order to have the friendship of others who are fans of Taylor’s and to be involved with Taylor and his music - but the complexion of the fan sites have changed and these charities in question make it seem bogus. What is going on SP? Do you find this as disappointing as I do? Make no mistake, I will continue to support Taylor and I fully intend to be at his concerts and enjoy him as always. I do however, refuse to bend to the dictates of fan site boards that do nothing about known trolls, advertise for anyone other than Taylor and to show favoritism to those who use Taylor’s name to make a profit. Thank you.
Clingy
Mar 29, 2008 at 2:24 pm
POWER TO THE PEOPLE! YES!
As far as Taylor Hicks seeing this kind of dialog, why not? Anyway, he is a big boy and he is not stupid. He knows - believe me, he knows, as did his old management and as does his new management. His sweet grandmothre on the other hand - she is the one I would love to see the truth - she, I am afraid does not know - especially where the cats are concerned. Maybe I am wrong, but from the sound of things, she does not.
To all of those concerned with the way things are written up on this blog… why in the world would you WANT your fellow SP’rs to not know the truth? And if getting to the truth makes those out there think before they actually spend their money on an event - or start asking questions, why is that repulsive? It should be repulsive to you and anyone else to know that there are some major concerns about any group representing themselves as a charity group and then behave the way these groups have behaved!
I’ll say it again… POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
paythedevil
Mar 29, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Some of us can’t make the convention because of prior commitments. I was wondering if items in the silent auction would also be offered during a concurrent auction on eBay? I know the auction is a perk of convention attendance, but maybe one or two of the items (Those that are specific to Taylor) could be offered to SP that could not attend.
Clingy
Mar 29, 2008 at 2:29 pm
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER…
POWER TO THE PEOPLE! YES!
As far as Taylor Hicks seeing this kind of dialog, why not? Anyway, he is a big boy and he is not stupid. He knows - believe me, he knows, as did his old management and as does his new management. His sweet grandmothre on the other hand - she is the one I would love to see the truth - she, I am afraid does not know - especially where the cats are concerned. Maybe I am wrong, but from the sound of things, she does not.
To all of those concerned with the way things are written up on this blog… why in the world would you WANT your fellow SP’rs to not know the truth? And if getting to the truth makes those out there think before they actually spend their money on an event - or start asking questions, why is that repulsive? It should be repulsive to you and anyone else to know that there are some major concerns about any group representing themselves as a charity group and then behave the way these groups have behaved!
I’ll say it again… POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
In The Shadows
Mar 29, 2008 at 3:22 pm
It appears that at least part of what I posted has been misunderstood or miscontrued. I am not an advocate of sweeping things under a rug, or for silencing dissention. When I speak of drama, it’s not only this drama I am referencing. I’m sure everyone is aware that there are multiple dramas in play at any given time.
As the PR person pointed out, “Celebs want to be proud of their fanbase and do watch carefully what is posted when time permits..Mr. Hicks’ needs positive responses right now not the poison that is being spewed on this site..what a shame”
To me that does not indicate that things shouldn’t be discussed, that issues should be swept away and hidden instead of being dealt with, but that all of us might think for just one moment before we post, how what we are about to “send” could be percieved by others. Sometimes it’s not what you say, but how you say it that makes a huge difference.
I have seen over and over how people react to a public person making a negative statement about the SP’s reputation, but sadly, a few have earned it for all of us. That’s what saddens me and what causes a lot of us to withdraw.
To the person who asked “How else could it be handled?” Try sending a pm to someone that you saw Taylor with a blonde last night and see how long that takes to make the SP grapevine, then come back and tell me that airing every little gripe, both personal and professional, on a public blog is the only way to get information around. :)
I’m back “In The Shadows” to stay now. Peace.
shampatrol
Mar 29, 2008 at 6:48 pm
I totally agree that Taylor is a big boy and needs to read the truth. I hope he or some of his people have come here and have realized that the power these little groups have has gone to their heads. Even the angels are not nice people anymore. I have heard that they get free tickets to the concerts. I also know of several people that get front row or at least within the front few rows seats and not just one or two, mind you, but a slew of seats to Taylor’s concerts. They are priveledged to get backstage and to talk to Taylor and Bill plus the merch guy. They are always using the excuse to get him to autograph this or that or contribute this or that. They use their status as if they are the celebrity. Some of them have stayed silent on the boards and post very little if at all. They have no interest but to gain the behind the scenes benefits, bonuses, perks. Shame shame. Also, the poster that mentioned Taylor’s grandmother? Does that sweet lady not know about this troll bluz? Why would she have anything to do with her? She has made snide and revolting comments about Taylor over and over again and has all her cat friends and trolls to gang up on honest to goodness solid fans for Taylor that did not ask for any of this. Wonder how much money these websites where she has become the star advertiser of her business, gets in paybacks. Do you think they are doing this for free? I noticed that she mentions on public threads about how she donates to the sites. I guess some can be bought and paid for.
Next and final thought: How come Claudia never sent out the hard copies of that So Called magazine to all who paid for it? Sends people a emailed copy over the internet? Says it will be a little late? Man, this has been centuries ago. You never intended to send them at all, did you Claudia? Glad I did not buy one. I know people that bought several hard copies and have not received them yet and are ready to do something about it. Scams scams and more scams…I just have to shake my head in disbelief.
ShamPatrol2
Mar 29, 2008 at 8:37 pm
While you are out slinging mud why not include KOPS:Kid One Patrol Of Soul? I have seen them bring bags and bags of stuff for Taylor to sign at his concerts and getting meet and greets all because of their personal contact with Taylor’s ex who use to work for Kid One. Before KO changed their policy not all the money that we gave them went directly to KO but to KOPS. They even tried to charge members absurd membership fees in the beginning which didn’t fly. I have also purchased several items from KOPS in the past and was told that I was not entitled to any tax relief letter because they are NOT a charity and don’t even have a business license. I have several cancelled checks that I wrote out to Karen so I DO have proof.
Taylor’s Angels is a horror show and all out for the glory and nothing else. I have been to 8 of Taylor’s concerts in the south and have witnessed embarrassing scenes some of which include that horrible RagsQueen person.
Purplebutterfly isn’t any better with her Support The Troops program. They are all a joke! If anyone is going to investigate, start in your own backyard because I’m sure some of these above organizations are up on this blog posting and bashing away at the people who ARE doing something positive.
If you are going to talk trash, include them ALL-don’t leave anyone out!
shampatrol
Mar 29, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Gee, shampatrol2, If I named everything I knew and all that my soul patrol buddies knew, we would be here all night. Purplebutterflies is one weird chick. I won’t say exactly what I have heard because it would probably get deleted. That bad. I think I am more interested in letting people out there know about the charities and non charities that claim to give money when they are putting it all in their own pockets. I know there are undesirables all over the boards. Most of them are trolls. They even admit that they are not there for Taylor. I am pretty sure that Taylor knows about them, but, doubt that he knows about all these charities that he endorses. This is so interesting about the KOPS thing. I know someone that has given money, she will not be happy about this. Can you tell us a little more about it? Aren’t they the ones that support the troups? I wonder what happened to all the money before they were a charity and who are the people that work for them? Sorry for all the questions, just curious. Thanks
ShamPatrol2
Mar 29, 2008 at 9:11 pm
KOPS is NOT a charity and never was. They have NO paperwork filed in any state to show they are legal. They are a joke and their only mission is to get close to Taylor.
Taylor’s Angels blogs and brags about everything they can find. Doesn’t anyone ever question why they just happen to set up fund raising accounts for St. Judes hospital right when Taylor receives an award from them or appeared on the wedding show with Regis? HELLO!!!! No one can tell me this isn’t for getting attention!
That Purplebutterfly thing has her own jewelry business and is pushing Taylor’s troop drive project over there. You can’t tell me these people are NOT in it for the glory.
All of these people are part of the Taylor Hicks Community site which is suppose to bridge the fans together. They are owners and partners with that crazy Evancol and her twisted sidekick Gypsee.
This whole thing is a twisted circus. No wonder people don’t want to donate to the charities and are dropping like flies from these fan sites.
Karen
Mar 29, 2008 at 9:41 pm
A friend told me my name was used in this blog. Please let me answer any questions you have in this open forum.
To go into the comments already made:
1. The issue of getting Meet and Greets through the assistance of Suzanne Thrash, Taylor Hicks’ friend. This is completely false. Any Meet and Greets that were won by a KOPS member were received just like everyone else and were delivered by his promoters. (Bags and bags of stuff) If anyone has attended a Meet and Greet, people were restricted to a small amount of items to be signed. We just gave up our time with Taylor to help Kid One and always explained to Taylor what we were doing with the items.
2. Change of policy for Kid One. I’m not sure what this issue means. I do know that Bluzkat was required by The Firm to prove all monies collected from the instrument sales during the Ebay auctions were actually sent to Kid One. Because of the trust Kid One has in KOPS, we have never had to give such proof. They know the money we raise for them, goes to them because many times the items are sold directly from the Kid One site.