Anyone submitting to the Members Project?

Mogul of Pineapples · 01:00 PM

Amex has a contest that just kicked off on the 22nd which is an "online initiative that invites Cardmembers to submit ideas for projects to make a positive impact on the world that American Express will fund with $2.5 million."

I had an idea I wanted to submit but since it is religious influenced it doesn't look like they are accepting that type from what I saw on the site for it - membersproject.com

The categories are Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Community Development, Wildlife, Health.

Floppster · 06:19 PM

I certainly did read about it however I never thought about throwing in an idea. I voted for one but that's about it...

fffresh · 09:07 PM

If you have missed out on the American Express Members Project you can submit to a similar initiative Google has undertook to celebrate their 10th anniversary. I do not recall the specific details but I do know they are giving away $10 million for ideas that help the world.

fffresh · 10:23 PM

Has this competition concluded yet? I had mentioned this to a co-worker today that had an idea but I have the feeling it's too little too late.

Mogul of Pineapples · 10:56 AM

I just checked and they announce the winner in 5 days so submitting for this year would be a no go.

Cucumber · 03:58 PM

This was a charity project right?

What we need is a charity project for Americans! We are so poor right now no one has a job and no one can afford anything!

Where can you vote on this thing anyway? I want to vote for one that helps Americans because we are fast on track to becoming a third world country at the rate we're going!

fffresh · 11:13 PM

The winner has been announced:

"Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Matters"

"I need your help to create and implement an education program to show the importance of seeking an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's, a progressive and fatal disease."

I do not mean to trivialize Alzheimer's but is this really the best they could come up with? To me this idea is rather unremarkable. An educational pamphlet to teach people about Alzheimer's disease is surely already available free of charge from any of the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture medicine for this condition.

Donation to charity is always positive but I believe there were much better projects out there which would have been better choices.

Mogul of Pineapples · 02:12 PM

Oh that's real innovative. What will they give out? An informational booklet about Alzheimers?

Hopefully next year we will see a more revolutionary concept chosen.

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Mogul of Pineapples Centurion Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Where the smog from the 101 freeway coats my home's windows... Posts: 634	Anyone submitting to the Members Project? Amex has a contest that just kicked off on the 22nd which is an "online initiative that invites Cardmembers to submit ideas for projects to make a positive impact on the world that American Express will fund with $2.5 million." I had an idea I wanted to submit but since it is religious influenced it doesn't look like they are accepting that type from what I saw on the site for it - membersproject.com The categories are Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Community Development, Wildlife, Health. __________________ “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.” -Warren Buffett Current Cards: American Express: Blue Cash, Simply Cash Bank of America: Visa Financial Rewards Platinum Plus Chase: Rewards Visa, Amazon Visa Discover: More Current Everyday Card: American Express Blue Cash

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Mogul of Pineapples Centurion Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Where the smog from the 101 freeway coats my home's windows... Posts: 634	I just checked and they announce the winner in 5 days so submitting for this year would be a no go. __________________ “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.” -Warren Buffett Current Cards: American Express: Blue Cash, Simply Cash Bank of America: Visa Financial Rewards Platinum Plus Chase: Rewards Visa, Amazon Visa Discover: More Current Everyday Card: American Express Blue Cash

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fffresh Centurion Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: the edge of the world Posts: 412	2008 Members Project Winner Announced The winner has been announced: "Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Matters" "I need your help to create and implement an education program to show the importance of seeking an early diagnosis of Alzheimer's, a progressive and fatal disease." I do not mean to trivialize Alzheimer's but is this really the best they could come up with? To me this idea is rather unremarkable. An educational pamphlet to teach people about Alzheimer's disease is surely already available free of charge from any of the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture medicine for this condition. Donation to charity is always positive but I believe there were much better projects out there which would have been better choices.

02:12 PM	#8
Mogul of Pineapples Centurion Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Where the smog from the 101 freeway coats my home's windows... Posts: 634	Oh that's real innovative. What will they give out? An informational booklet about Alzheimers? Hopefully next year we will see a more revolutionary concept chosen. __________________ “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.” -Warren Buffett Current Cards: American Express: Blue Cash, Simply Cash Bank of America: Visa Financial Rewards Platinum Plus Chase: Rewards Visa, Amazon Visa Discover: More Current Everyday Card: American Express Blue Cash

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06:19 PM	#2
Floppster Centurion Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: US Posts: 189	I certainly did read about it however I never thought about throwing in an idea. I voted for one but that's about it...

09:07 PM	#3
fffresh Centurion Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: the edge of the world Posts: 412	If you have missed out on the American Express Members Project you can submit to a similar initiative Google has undertook to celebrate their 10th anniversary. I do not recall the specific details but I do know they are giving away $10 million for ideas that help the world.

10:23 PM	#4
fffresh Centurion Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: the edge of the world Posts: 412	Has this competition concluded yet? I had mentioned this to a co-worker today that had an idea but I have the feeling it's too little too late.

03:58 PM	#6
Cucumber Centurion Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Zuma Posts: 453	This was a charity project right? What we need is a charity project for Americans! We are so poor right now no one has a job and no one can afford anything! Where can you vote on this thing anyway? I want to vote for one that helps Americans because we are fast on track to becoming a third world country at the rate we're going!

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