Tag: Charity Challenge

  • Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge 2016

    Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge 2016

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    Yes it is that time of year once again.  The Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge 2016 from May 9 – June 15, where you do stuff and I donate money to worthy charities.   This is the 8th Year I have done this so far donating over $7500.

    I do this challenge each year to raise awareness of my blog while giving money to charities who need it.  Some people have asked why I don’t just shut up and donate the money without all the fuss.  Three  reasons.  First, what I spend on this is my advertising budget for the year so if you enjoy Bearman Cartoons, please help by spreading the word on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, etc and/or thumbing up on StumbleUpon or Reddit.  Second, I have heard from many people who want to donate but their current financials don’t allow for it.  This is a great way for them to get involved.  And finally, no one would probably know about all these great charities without the challenge so it is my way to strum up some publicity for them.

    Again this year I will divide evenly the amount of money donated between three charities up to $1500.   The first charity I will support is the Red Cross in their continued efforts.     The second charity is the Brandon C Gromada Head and Neck Cancer Foundation.   This charity is named after my friend Brandon Gromada who was stricken with this terrible disease and passed away in 2012.  His family set up this foundation to direct funds to research for better treatments.  This is a rare type of cancer that research funds are needed to combat it. And the third is of course one of my favorite charities,  Crayons to Computers.  It is a free store for teachers allowing them to stock up on school and art supplies for their students/classrooms. But that is not all.      I will donate the indicated amount for each thing that you do in the month of May:

    • $10 – For any cartoonists who uses ME in a cartoon in their strip.  Use “BEARMAN” somewhere in the toon.  Maybe it’s a character’s name, a name on a bar sign in the background, integrating my green haired gravatar into a background character or even loosely as “Check out that Bear, man!”  Be sure to link back to this post so I know to include you in my tally.   I know some of you work with a buffer so if you plan to post after May just contact me and let me know and I will add it to the list.
    • $5 – Blog about my challenge to your readers and link back to this entry in your post – http://beartoons.com/2016/05/09/bearman-cartoons-charity-challenge-2016
    • $1 – Circle/Follow me on Social Media -Payout limited to the first 1200 new followers in May so I have money for the other parts of the challenge.

    PLUS Donation Match.  You make any donation to any of the three charities listed above in honor of Bearman Cartoons or Beartoons.com and I will match that donation up to the maximum payout for the challenge.  Just send me something or post something showing your donation so I can count it.

  • The Copyright Zone

    The Copyright Zone

    Copyright Zone

    I just finished reading the second edition of Edward Greenberg and Jack Reznicki’s book “The Copyright Zone” and anyone that creates original content (comics, art, etc.) should check out this book.  Available at Amazon.    Ed is a NYC attorney who has been working with photographers and illustrators for 30 years to protect their intellectual property rights.  Jack is a NYC based commercial photographer with a list of national clients.

    Anyone who has ever posted any creative work online is prone to having your work used without your permission.  Even with all the URL’s and email plastered over my work, I have found my own cartoons cropped to remove my contact info and someone else’s URL.  Thankfully I have just enough readers who point me in the right direction in those rare cases.  See my FAQ section for image usage that Ed would probably cringe at. 🙂

    Making sure artists get proper credit has been a passion of mine on social media.  Guess it comes from having a father and grandfather who were attorneys and my dad was involved in one of the most cited First Amendment cases to go before the Supreme Court.

    Back to the book.  Here is what I liked:

    • Humor – Nothing is more drab than the law.  But Ed and Jack use language that is “dumbed down” (in a good way) and play off each other in a brotherly back and forth.
    • Complete Step by Step:  Never copyrighted your work?  They walk you through every step you need, whether it has already been published on your website or is coming right out of your camera/work area.
    • Examples:  Multiple examples of real life cases Ed has been involved in.  Make the right moves regarding copyright and you are set.  Do nothing and suffer the consequences.

    From the perspective of a online cartoon distributor and promoter of other’s work on social media (using links of course) I would love to know more as to what is the right and wrong thing to do from a legal standpoint.  If Ed is amiable and I can figure out a way to get a hold of him, maybe I can gather a list of questions my fellow cartoonists have that might not be answered in the book specific to the work we do.

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    Charity Challenge Week 2 Results

    Thanks again for supporting the charity challenge and spreading the message.  Full Details Here.

    Cartoonist using “Bearman” in their cartoons ($10 each):

    Blog about the Challenge ($5 each):

    New Google Plus Followers ($1 each)

    • 365 (wow)!!

    Week 2 Grand Total of $425 and running total of 1025!!

    Let me know if I missed anyone.

  • Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge 2015

    Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge 2015

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    Yes it is that time of year once again.  The Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge during the month of May, where you do stuff and I donate money to worthy charities.   This is the 7th Year I have done this so far donating over $6000. and it will run until the end of May.

    I do this challenge each year to raise awareness of my blog while giving money to charities who need it.  Some people have asked why I don’t just shut up and donate the money without all the fuss.  Three  reasons.  First, what I spend on this is my advertising budget for the year so if you enjoy Bearman Cartoons, please help by spreading the word on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, etc and/or thumbing up on StumbleUpon or Reddit.  Second, I have heard from many people who want to donate but their current financials don’t allow for it.  This is a great way for them to get involved.  And finally, no one would probably know about all these great charities without the challenge so it is my way to strum up some publicity for them.

    Again this year I will divide evenly the amount of money donated between three charities up to $1500.   The first charity I will support is the Red Cross in their efforts to help those suffering after the Nepal Earthquake.    The second charity is the Brandon C Gromada Head and Neck Cancer Foundation.   This charity is named after my friend Brandon Gromada who was stricken with this terrible disease and passed away in 2012.  His family set up this foundation to direct funds to research for better treatments.  This is a rare type of cancer that research funds are needed to combat it. And the third is of course one of my favorite charities,  Crayons to Computers.  It is a free store for teachers allowing them to stock up on school and art supplies for their students/classrooms. But that is not all.   Once again, I am going to match dollar for dollar anything you donate to Crayons to Computers up to a max $500.  When donating just make it in Honor of Bearman Cartoons and they will know how to notify me.   So that is $2000 of my own money I am will to put up to get the word out about these causes. I will donate the indicated amount for each thing that you do in the month of May:

    • $10 – For any cartoonists who uses ME in a cartoon in their strip.  Use “BEARMAN” somewhere in the toon.  Maybe it’s a character’s name, a name on a bar sign in the background, integrating my green haired gravatar into a background character or even loosely as “Check out that Bear, man!”  Be sure to link back to this post so I know to include you in my tally.   I know some of you work with a buffer so if you plan to post after May just contact me and let me know and I will add it to the list.
    • $5 – Blog about my challenge to your readers and link back to this entry in your post – http://beartoons.com/2015/04/30/bearman-cartoo…challenge-2015/
    • $1 – Circle/Follow me on Google Plus – http://googleplus.beartoons.com.   Payout limited to the first 1200 new followers in May so I have money for the other parts of the challenge.  Currently I have 84,004 followers so a buck for every one added above that up to the max.

    If by some luck I hit the max payout and your are a cartoonist willing to utilize me/my name in your strip but haven’t posted yet, just let me know and I will still count those as part of the match money to Crayons 2 Computers. Thanks for your continued support.

  • Believe in Yourself Motivational Poster

    Believe in Yourself Motivational Poster

    Bearman Cartoons Motivational Poster Believe in YourselfBelieve in Yourself is something we all tend to forget.  So today’s motivational poster cartoon reminds you that “Don’t ever let someone tell you that you’re not good enough.  Never forget that you were the fastest sperm.”  I am saddened by those I see on social media constantly putting themselves down for what they deem their negative qualities.  Focus on what you do right and hopefully look at this and laugh.

    Charity Challenge Update

    Blown away as I am this year.  Not only by the traction on Google Plus but all the wonderful people sharing the info on their blog and including “Bearman” in their cartoons.  This is almost a full time job trying to keep up with all the wonderful activity so if I missed you, I apologize and let me know in the comments and I will include you in next week’s tracking.

    Including Bearman in a Cartoon ($10):

    Blogging about the Challenge ($5):

    Adding me to Circles on Google Plus ($1):

    • 727 People added me in the first week blowing away last year which in itself was a record breaker!!

    Dollar for Dollar Match for Contributions to Crayons 2 Computers:

    For a record breaking week one total of $962!!!

    Best way I can ask you to support those who support me is to visit their websites and check out the amazing work they are doing.

    Interested in getting involved?  See this post.

     

  • Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge 2014

    Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge 2014

    Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge 2014Yes it is that time of year once again.  The Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge, where you do stuff and I donate money to worthy charities.  I have been extremely fortunate that both my wife and I are gainfully employed so I am continuing the challenge at the same level for another year. This is the Sixth Year I have done this so far donating $4456 ($336 in 2009, $630 in 2010, $690 in 2011, $1150 in 2012, and $1650 in 2013) and it will run until the end of May. I do this challenge each year to raise awareness of my blog while giving money to charities who need it.  Historically, this has been the majority of my advertising budget for the year so if you enjoy Bearman Cartoons, please help by spreading the word on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, etc and/or thumbing up on StumbleUpon or Reddit. Again this year I will divide evenly the amount of money donated between three charities up to $1500.  The fact that we hit the goal last year made me want to do more this year: The first being the  Cincinnati FreeStore Foodbank. This charity does great things not only to feed those in need but also to help families get back on their feet in other ways. The second charity is the Brandon C Gromada Head and Neck Cancer Foundation.   This charity is named after my friend Brandon Gromada who was stricken with this terrible disease and passed away in 2012.  His family set up this foundation to direct funds to research for better treatments.  This is a rare type of cancer that research funds are needed to combat it. And the third is of course one of my favorite charities,  Crayons to Computers.  It is a free store for teachers allowing them to stock up on school and art supplies for their students/classrooms. But that is not all.   Once again, I am going to match dollar for dollar anything you donate to Crayons to Computers up to a max $500.  When donating just make it in Honor of Bearman Cartoons and they will know how to notify me.   So that is $2000 of my own money I am will to put up to get the word out about these causes. I will donate the indicated amount for each thing that you do in the month of May:

    • $10 – For any cartoonists who uses ME in a cartoon in their strip.  Use “BEARMAN” somewhere in the toon.  Maybe it’s a character’s name, a name on a bar sign in the background, integrating my green haired gravatar into a background character or even loosely as “Check out that Bear, man!”  Be sure to link back to this post so I know to include you in my tally.   I know some of you work with a buffer so if you plan to post after May just contact me and let me know and I will add it to the list.
    • $5 – Blog about my challenge to your readers and link back to this entry in your post – http://beartoons.com/2014/04/29/bearman-cartoons-charity-challenge-2014/
    • $1 – Circle/Follow me on Google Plus – http://googleplus.beartoons.com.   Currently I have 70,495 followers.

    If by some luck I hit the max payout and your are a cartoonist willing to utilize me/my name in your strip but haven’t posted yet, just let me know and I will still count those as part of the match money to Crayons 2 Computers. Thanks for your continued support.

  • How the Environmentalists Screwed Us

    How the Environmentalists Screwed Us

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    Today’s cartoon is for the environmental movement and what I consider a failure of public opinion.   Many of my friends on social media are sharing this article which asks the question why people can’t believe in Global Warming if the majority of scientists do.  On one post by fellow Cincinnatian Craig Froehle I wrote the following:

    I think the Environmental movement made a grave mistake years ago when pushing the Global Warming agenda.  Not saying it is true but even those who believe in Global Warming will point to history of it happening on earth and question whether the current climate change is man made or natural.

    Pollution seemed to be something people could grasp as it was something visual they could see and see the effects of making better choices.   IMO many of the strides we made years ago to fight pollution are being stalled as people debate Global Warming.

    Pollution and the impact of it is a visible thing.   So when we clean our rivers or our air, we can see a visual impact of our efforts which in turn helps decrease issues with Global Warming.   But now we are hung up in a debate whether it is man-made or naturally occurring.

    What do you think?

     

    Charity Challenge Update:

    Thank you Thank you Thank you.  I once again stepped up the goal and you once again helped me deliver.

    Include Bearman in a webcomic – $10

    Blog about the Challenge – $10

    Adding Beartoons.com to Blog Roll or Banner Ad Addition – $5

    New Followers on Google Plus – $1

    450 new followers – $450

    Giving us a weekly total of $555 and a month to date total of hitting the $1500.  Thanks to all

    For the remainder of the month I am still counting new google plus users and donating that money to the Red Cross.

     

  • Eating Crow and Other Updates

    Eating Crow and Other Updates

    Eating Crow

    So you may be wondering why I am “eating crow” this week.  My wife and I tend to not argue about the big stuff, but rather the stupid stuff.  One ongoing argument was how to end this childhood chant.

    Diarrhea Song

    We always said Diarrhea, Diarrhea.  Some people think it’s funny but it’s really BROWN and runny.  My wife said it was “WET and runny”   So I put it out to Google Plus and those losers (I say it with love) sided with her 11-8.  I didn’t say who thought which but I would eat crow if I was wrong so here is me paying up my bet.

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    Charity Challenge Update

    Include Bearman in a webcomic – $10

    Blog about the Challenge – $10

    Adding Beartoons.com to Blog Roll or Banner Ad Addition – $5

    New Followers on Google Plus – $1

    551 new followers – $289

    Giving us a weekly total of $354 and a month to date total of $1020.  Thanks to all

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    Finally my friend and uber talented artist Christina Wald is the illustrator of a book called Wordsworth and the Dragon.  Check out more and consider helping to fund the book printing in their Indiegogo campaign.

     

  • 2013 Charity Challenge Week 1 Results

    2013 Charity Challenge Week 1 Results

    2013 Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge Week 1 Results copy

    Week one of the Charity Challenge is rocking.  Thanks to all who have been involved.  If you want to get involved, since it goes through the end of the month, please go here for more information.

    Include “Bearman” in a webcomic or Bearman Fan Art – $10

    Blog about the Challenge – $10

    Adding Beartoons.com to Blog Roll or Banner Ad Addition – $5

    New Followers on Google Plus – $1

    551 new followers – $551

     

    For a week one grand total of $666.   The devil is in the details.  Thanks to all for helping.

  • Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge 2013

    Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge 2013

    Empty Bearman's Pockets in the 2013 Bearman Cartoons Charity ChallengeYes it is that time of year once again.  The Bearman Cartoons Charity Challenge, where you do stuff and I donate money to worthy charities.  I have been extremely fortunate that both my wife and I are gainfully employed during this tough economic times so I am upping the ante this year.

    This is the Fifth Year I have done this so far donating $2806 ($336 in 2009, $630 in 2010, $690 in 2011, $1150 in 2012) and it will run until the end of May.

    Many of you know that I do this challenge each year to raise awareness of my blog while giving money to charities who need it.  Historically, this has been the majority of my advertising budget for the year so if you enjoy Bearman Cartoons, please help by spreading the word on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, etc and/or thumbing up on StumbleUpon or Reddit.

    I have decided that this year I will divide evenly the amount of money donated between three charities up to $1500.  The fact that we hit the goal last year made me want to do more this year:

    The first being the  Cincinnati FreeStore Foodbank. This charity does great things not only to feed those in need but also to help families get back on their feet in other ways.

    The second charity is the Brandon C Gromada Head and Neck Cancer Foundation.   Many of you know that my friend Brandon passed away last year leaving his wife and six month old daughter.  His family set up this foundation to direct funds to research for better treatments.  This rare type of cancer also took the life of one of Brandon’s idols almost one year ago today – Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys.

    And the third is of course one of my favorite charities,  Crayons to Computers.  It is a free store for teachers allowing them to stock up on school and art supplies for their students/classrooms.

    But that is not all.   Once again, I am going to match dollar for dollar anything you donate to Crayons to Computers up to a max $500.  When donating just make it in Honor of Bearman Cartoons and they will know how to notify me.   So that is $2000 of my own money I am will to put up to get the word out about these causes.

    I will donate the indicated amount for each thing that you do in the month of May:

    • $10 – For any cartoonists who uses ME in a cartoon in their strip.  Use “BEARMAN” somewhere in the toon.  Maybe it’s a character’s name, a name on a bar sign in the background, integrating my green haired gravatar into a background character or even loosely as “Check out that Bear, man!”  Be sure to link back to this post so I know to include you in my tally.   I know some of you work with a buffer so if you plan to post after May just contact me and let me know and I will add it to the list.
    • $5 – Add http://beartoons.com to your blog roll (for those who don’t already have it)
    • $5 – Add a Bearman Cartoons Banner Ad (found here) on your site or if you already have one upgrade to a larger size.  Link it to http://beartoons.com
    • $10 – Blog about my challenge to your readers and link back to this entry in your post – http://beartoons.com/2013/04/30/bearman-cartoons-charity-challenge-2013/
    • $5 – Send a picture of yourself wearing a t-shirt from our shop OR send a picture that showcases that you are a BEARMANiac. Photos will be showcased in weekly updates and also appear ongoing in the BEARMANia section.    See below for my favorite fan pic from Lynn.
    • $1 – Circle/Follow me on Google Plus – http://googleplus.beartoons.com.   Currently I have 29,130 followers.

    If you add me to your blog roll, add/upgrade your banner, include this challenge in a post, please indicate in the comments. I’ll post a weekly update of the money raised and who did what to raise the money with links back to your site if applicable.

    Thanks for your continued support.

    Ladies love BEARMAN

  • Charity Challenge Guest Comics

     

    Eight, count them eight artists stepped up to include me in either their comics or their guest art during my cartoon challenge.

    Can you guess who they are for each of the numbers???   First person to get them all correct will get their choice of tshirt design from my shop WackSack.com.

    Because I am nice here is who is represented:  Obscure Gentlemen, Zombie Boy Comics, TWXXD Comics, Adam’s Art, The Tasmanians, Tix Comix, Off Season Comics, Subparker   Now you have to put them in the right order.

    UPDATE:  Forgot to include Bo Lumpkins

     

    I am getting senile.  Sorry mind has been elsewhere and I forget Jande’s from Aedre’s Firefly. Here is the video of her redshirt Bearman: