I want to Meet Rhett and Link - and be an Exhibitor at an Autism Conference

One would think that since I created the Rhettandlink toolbar for the Kommunity - I would've actually had met (or talked on the phone) with Rhett and/or Link.

The fact is... I have never met or talked on the phone with either of the guys.

Most of my time supporting the Kommunity with the Toolbar has been via quick e-mails - mainly with Rhett.

I'm not complaining, in fact, I think it's an awesome thing that the guys have encouraged me to help grow the Kommunity.  This has provided me a great opportunity to be an integral part of the Kommunity.

(yes, I know I don't share much here... but I do monitor and check the chat room. :) )

I now have an opportunity to possibly meet Rhett and Link.   If our schedules are able to connect, that is.

I am travelling out to California to visit some family in the LA area, and am also attending an Autism Conference in San Diego.  

Time frame?   from July 21st - July 29th.   Final days/times and plans are being finalized.

All the expenses are covered except for one....the conference fees for me to be an exhibitor at the conference.

For those that deal with conferences, these can get rather expensive.   In this case, the minimum fee is $1,200. However,  I want to represent Autisable with my best foot forward and am seeking $5,000.   This will more than cover any expenses for this year, and help with the next National Autism Conference for next year as well.

This conference is the LARGEST Annual Autism conference in the USA.   It's a great opportunity to meet with other organizations that also help up to 16 million families in the US alone.  

I've already made plans to meet with Kate Winslet's organization, the Golden Hat Foundation - and also another organization called The Miracle Project.  Autism Speaks and others with be there as well...

My major challenge is the timing, as the fees for the conference for exhibitors are due May 1st.  This puts me in a bit of a shortfall.

The site is growing exponentially, and that is a very good sign of things to come.

So, to cover this shortfall, I'm asking as many people possible to give at least $1.  

I will be providing updates regularly on my trip.  One stop on the trip I'd like to have is to meet with RhettandLink.   (I would like for them to consider donating some time to make a commercial for The Autism Society of America.   Autisable and ASA have partnered together so there would be a lot of promotion for the guys... but I digress)

I just think it'd be cool to do a blog post and meet them during this trip.  It's also a very rare occassion I get to meet my family that's in the LA area.    But more importantly I have the opportunity to help millions of families by showing them what Autisable can provide.

If you'd like to contribute a dollar to cover conference fees - please visit - http://edlives.chipin.com/conference-fees

I've already let Rhett know that I am planning on being out in the area at the end of July.  He let me know that when the time gets closer to ping them - to see if we can connect.   

It'd be cool if we could.  If not, then I will fully understand.  :)

Feel free to touch base if you have any questions.

Thanks!