That is a good thought. I'd still like some input from more forum members to see if this would be a good idea.
 

shogon

rjohnson11

widsss

I think we should fold once a year using Jeffrey's name. 10 mil. each time. That's about how much his rig would have folded in a year.

That would depend if EVGA is willing to keep his account active and also if his family wishes to keep his account open. I'd like to hear back from some more forum members before I make a request to EVGA and his family.

Why not a Memorial Folding day for all the individuals who are no longer folding with us at this time. It would be nice to do something special for Jeff every year, but adding everyone else who has passed on would be a nice gesture also. 

I like the memorial event. When we sign up we can post who we are folding for.

I'm tank and I'm folding for jeffreyham
I'm tank and I'm folding for all those who last their battle with cancer this past year.

Etc...

I'm in favor of any month where we can take advantage of cooler outside temps for Folding inside.  If we get into the warmer/hot months, then it can put a damper on Folding, especially for using GPUs.  I'm just about there now!  The "memorial event" idea is fine with me.  Keep it simple, easy to communicate and easy to participate.  I sure hope we won't be adding more names to the memorial list, but I really would like to see that list of names saved/shared somewhere so that we can have it as a reference.

ramcharger89

Can we please do this without prizes, I'm doing this out of my heart not " what can I get ".

Thanks

AB Approves of this idea... 

I see nothing wrong with folks making a personal choice to fold for one day on their own.
 
That said, I would think by only doing it for one day may not allow for SMP's and other production WU's to drop in time. Not to mention a goal to make in one day of production would have to be pretty much our normal production number or less.
 
My thinking, for EVGA (If they even choose to) to advertise and for it to attract the intended attention... One or two weeks of production would be necessary.
 
Great example... We thought 10 million could be achievable for jeffreyham on just Friday, maybe Saturday. And we might make that late tonight or tomorrow.
 
Anyway my point is folks have helped and done what they had hoped. 
 
@ codebluetoo ... That does not take away from your thoughts BTW as I see a tremendous value in them. I am just suggesting a larger target/goal for the event requires folks to make their own decisions as to how much if any participation they will offer, and time to unfold...

Instead of a single day, why not a weekend (2-3 days) or even an entire week of folding at 100%. Someone mentioned 2 weeks I think which is also a consideration. 
 
 

I do not want our Memorial folding day mixed up with a national holiday. That is my personal view.
 

clifford_cooley

I think such a concept should be for all teams and yet beneficial to no team.

For instance a independent team where any team can express their condolences for fallen folders or family members. Memorial Day would be a perfect day to set aside for such expressions as well as the incident itself. Perhaps a title such as "Folders Memorial" for lack of a better contribution title.

It wouldn't really matter where on the charts this team is located, only that it exist and everyone remembers its purpose. If anyone sees this team climbing the charts they will instantly know there was a loss.

Memorial Day in 2012 is on Monday, the 28th of May. Only two months away which gives plenty of time to decide, whether to start such a memorial.

ramcharger89

Can we please do this without prizes, I'm doing this out of my heart not " what can I get ".

Thanks

 
all folding events/contests we have done have been to heart no matter what, the prizes are just optional, they never have been the main focus

Making a new Team for this would be a good idea, so that it is not just tied with EVGA alone, but instead everyone wishing condolences to those who are no longer with us. 
 
As for a team name, how about "The Fallen". Kind of stealing it from the Transformers yea but I'm changing a little of what AfterBurner already mentioned. 
 
The only prizes (If any) should be badges of honor or something like that. There's no need for material possessions when were all doing this out of love for those who are in a better place now. 

This is from forum member mofakkadan:
 
I talked to Mrs Hamilton this afternoon and she said to tell you "Thank you so much for sending the flowers" She said to convey to all the members who were folding in his honor that she thinks it is absolutely wonderful and thinks an annual day of folding for Jeffrey as well as all the fallen members  is a  great thing. By all means do it. It's for a great cause. I snipped the 10,000,000 point certificate and e mailed it to her. On behalf of the Hamilton family and Jeffrey's friends here in Missouri, thanks to everyone leaving condolences on the obituary site and for all the kind words on the EVGA forum.  And to all the folders participating Friday a special thanks from Mrs. Hamilton.
He is gone but will never be forgotten with all the friends on the EVGA forums.
Thanks again, Dan