Upcoming Martha Reeves Fundraiser in Plymouth, Michigan

[Roberta75]

I agree with you, stingbeelee. It would be a different matter if Martha was paying for this star and the reception out of her own pocket, then I would say she can put her name on it, and her name only, if she wants to. However, since the fans have been making contributions and donations, in principal, honouring the Vandellas would be the right thing to do. Is she obligated? No, but it would be the right thing. Her fame is very much tied in with the Vandellas, despite having had a career after the group ended.

That being said, I did buy one of the expensive signed prints last year, as part of her fundraising campaign. I wish her well with this second fundraiser to secure funds for her reception. If I lived closer, I would probably attend this event.

Lord knows I love love love Dr Reeves so much and consider her the First lady of Motown Records and i have supported and encouraged her fundraising to get her star on the walk of fame but im real dissapointed that shes having another fundraiser to pay for a party after the walk of fame ceremony. Come on now, we are all struggling real hard to buy groceries and pay high electric and gas bills and car insurance rates have almost doubled so im sorry but i feel Miss Reeves should be paying her own hotel expenses in LA and her after party for friends and fans. I will always love her but this is a bit inconsiderate and selfish IMO. BTW, it pains me a lot to write this.

[carlo]

Lord knows I love love love Dr Reeves so much and consider her the First lady of Motown Records and i have supported and encouraged her fundraising to get her star on the walk of fame but im real dissapointed that shes having another fundraiser to pay for a party after the walk of fame ceremony. Come on now, we are all struggling real hard to buy groceries and pay high electric and gas bills and car insurance rates have almost doubled so im sorry but i feel Miss Reeves should be paying her own hotel expenses in LA and her after party for friends and fans. I will always love her but this is a bit inconsiderate and selfish IMO. BTW, it pains me a lot to write this.

I agree with you, Roberta. When we had the initial discussion about her Hollywood Star campaign on the forum last year, her manager had mentioned the two phase fundraiser. The second phase, which they are working on now, is to raise an additional $25K for the reception, travel expenses and accomodations. I had mentioned at the time that the $25K ask for these expenses seemed very inflated and unnecessary. He made it seem like it was a requirement for him to secure Martha with first class airfare, hotel and a reception, with none of it being at any cost to her. I agree with your post. After we all contributed to get her this star, she should pay her own way, or one of her business affiliates should take care of it [ie. Berry Gordy, Universal Music, etc]. She and her manager should not be asking the fans for a second handout.