Bank managers are notorious for their lack of insight an imagination, and will probably refuse the loan. A sausage sizzle to raise funds for your evil plans is unlikely to be effective. You will probably need to hold a series. Say the first Sunday of every month for the next 80 years. Cutting off one hand of everyone in the world is optional.
Most Rulers are partial to cats.
My suggestion is name it Mr. Puddles. Judith You need a scar. A scar and a naked cat. Lauren Win the title match in the World Domination Series. Julie Watts Hire half the world to be independent prosecutors.