# The TubaDiva Memorial Tuba Fund campaign is now underway **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [July 13, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233 "2020-07-13T17:59:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2020, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/41 "2020-07-18T20:59:45Z")
I’m in. Glad to help. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/42 "2020-07-19T20:41:18Z")
Me too. ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/43 "2020-07-20T03:16:22Z")
That’s an impressive obituary. Thanks for setting up the fund. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/44 "2020-07-20T03:19:57Z")
What’s the timeline/plan for the GoFundMe site? As one of the early donors, I love clicking on the site and seeing how the number of donors and amount of donations has swelled - every time I look, it’s more! (And in these terrible times, I really appreciate the day brightener.) But the initiative has now earned more than 2x the original goal. What’s the plan for concluding and spending the money? ETA - if that sounds demanding or grumpy, mea culpa! This is a wonderful tribute and I thank Ed and all the donors for stepping up. I’m simply curious. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/45 "2020-07-20T03:45:09Z")
It’s only been up for 6 days. It seems like a reasonable number of people are still learning that Jenny has died. I’d suggest leaving it open at least through August 3, which is the first Monday after some people get paid. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Zotti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/fbc32d/32.png) [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/46 "2020-07-20T15:18:08Z")
I’ve been trying to reach Jenny’s school, Druid Hills HS, for the past couple weeks via phone and email. so far with no response. I think they were on summer and/or Covid break during much of that time. As of Friday, the voice mail responses changed and the school website is now being updated, so it looks like they’re back in business. I left messages Friday and again just now. If I get no response by the end of the week I’ll conclude they’re not interested and inquire with other Atlanta area high schools, or I may just call the DeKalb County school district. I’ll let you know of developments regardless. Your generosity is much appreciated - the Teeming Millions have really stepped up. -Ed ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/47 "2020-07-20T15:23:30Z")
You could also try reaching one of the band teachers directly, who I’m sure would scramble to get the right ears and eyes on this. I don’t care to link their information here, but a search for the Fine Arts department at this site will bring them up: [http://www.druidhillshs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/Staff.aspx](http://www.druidhillshs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/Staff.aspx) ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Zotti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/fbc32d/32.png) [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/48 "2020-07-20T15:35:48Z")
I emailed the band teacher a couple times already and will do so again. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/49 "2020-07-20T15:38:17Z")
> [@Johnny\_Bravo](#): > > I don’t care to link their information here, If you have direct contact info, why not PM Ed? ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Zotti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/fbc32d/32.png) [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/50 "2020-07-20T17:00:12Z")
I have now heard from the Druid Hills HS band teacher, who says he is interested in receiving the gift and will contact the school principal to work out ways and means. ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/51 "2020-07-20T21:24:59Z")
I just saw this and kicked in a little. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/52 "2020-07-21T02:24:26Z")
I suppose wrapping the tuba in a blanket, leaving it at the front door of the school and running away is not how these things are done. I am very pleased at this team effort. I am tracking this every day. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/53 "2020-07-22T00:21:14Z")
Good news, everyone! Thanks for keeping us updated, **Ed**. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/54 "2020-07-22T00:40:32Z")
We need a couple of thousand more, folks-I have it on good authority that tubas come three to a blister pack. 🙃 ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/55 "2020-07-22T00:57:07Z")
> [@Ed\_Zotti](#): > > I have now heard from the Druid Hills HS band teacher, who says he is interested in receiving the gift and will contact the school principal to work out ways and means. I take full credit for this turn of events. > [@Ed\_Zotti](#): > > I emailed the band teacher a couple times already Still counts. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/56 "2020-07-22T01:28:07Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > We need a couple of thousand more, folks-I have it on good authority that tubas come three to a blister pack. 🙃 With four you get eggrolls. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/57 "2020-07-22T01:30:28Z")
I prefer [Bugles](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/813KYelpRQL._SL1500_.jpg). 😀 ---
**Author:** ![DMC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dmc/32/18049_2.png) [@DMC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMC)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/58 "2020-07-22T23:26:22Z")
Would it be possible to post a link to the memorial in each category? While word has definitely been spread regarding our loss, I’m not sure if everyone is aware of the memorial fund. If that has already happened and I just missed it, I apologize. ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Robson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gary_robson/32/3448_2.png) [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/59 "2020-07-24T22:28:47Z")
We’re up to 2-1/2 tubas! ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233/60 "2020-07-24T22:37:10Z")
Imagine the poor student forced to play half a tuba. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tubadiva-memorial-tuba-fund-campaign-is-now-underway/915233.md?page=4)