Summer drive for charity [Archive] - High Altitude Imports

HONDA GHANDI

05-20-2002, 09:24 AM

hey all you Colorado guys. Summer is here again, and its time to start planning some drives. Jeff at Planet Honda and I are int he begining stages of planning a charity drive this summer for the Battered Womens shelter. It will be a small fee for each car in the "parade" but it will go to a good cause and there will be prizes and other things too. I am looking for input from all you guys and gals on what you like to see on a successful day of fun in the sun. post here or e-mail me so we can get this summer off the ground.

TedR719

05-20-2002, 09:25 AM

If it's on the weekend count me in this time.

Generic

05-20-2002, 09:37 AM

My Grand Prix club, and CSMA will do it too I'm sure.

Murdock

HONDA GHANDI

05-20-2002, 09:38 AM

It will definatly be a weekend.

DnVr

05-20-2002, 09:57 AM

what kind of ideas you have so far?
Plans on a nice cruise? maybe a mountain cruise?
what month are you shooting for?
maybe we could all bring something that the organization could use like non perishable ood or blankets and clothing etc.

forum

05-20-2002, 10:39 AM

depending on when these thigns are, i would love to if im not working

HONDA GHANDI

05-20-2002, 10:47 AM

We have not set perameters yet for donations, they are just money right now but I will get in contact with the House and see what their needs are. It will be a mountain run with several stops.
It will either be a treasure hunt style or a Poker style where you pick up cards at stops and at the end of the drive the best hands win prizes and coupons.

DnVr

05-20-2002, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by FULLTHROTTLE
We have not set perameters yet for donations, they are just money right now but I will get in contact with the House and see what their needs are. It will be a mountain run with several stops.
It will either be a treasure hunt style or a Poker style where you pick up cards at stops and at the end of the drive the best hands win prizes and coupons.

sounds like a blast!
count me in

tsitim

05-20-2002, 01:28 PM

I'll be there with bells on or maybe my horn working either way count me in -k-

V8SpankR

05-20-2002, 01:39 PM

Pat and I will be there also.
Sounds like fun. :bounce:

Mark_H

05-21-2002, 11:04 AM

Sounds good, Im all about doing something for a good cause:) I just donated to the American Cancer Society:)
Count me in.
M

B16crxTurbo

05-21-2002, 11:13 AM

Sounds like an excellent plan!

BluByU

05-21-2002, 11:27 PM

Battered women? I eat mine plain, but I'm all about charity. Looks like I'll need that turbo by then too. What's to say that if we get tons of people involved, we'd make the news. That would show people that there is really serious import enthusiasts out there that have a good head on their shoulders. Count me in!

HONDA GHANDI

05-21-2002, 11:29 PM

Thats the whole point Alex, the news will be involved along with other local businesses and enthusiasts. its all in the name of fun and doing our community good.

BluByU

05-21-2002, 11:32 PM

And fun it is!

93BlackHatchSI

05-22-2002, 12:29 PM

I'm in

exorcism

05-23-2002, 03:57 AM

I really like cruising, especially with a large group. So ya I'll come, and I don't mind paying a lil, especially if it's for a good reason :)

tommy303

05-26-2002, 01:52 AM

I'd sure love to be involved!!

(And I'll help Generic lure other CSMA members along)

2000SiVTEC

05-28-2002, 08:23 PM

i am in. For a while now I have also been thinking about setting up a fundraiser for the st. jude childrens hospital....those little kids really hit a soft spot with me...........maybe we could do it in the form of a ride/drive sort of thing...........Maybe i should get cracking on this idea.

HONDA GHANDI

05-28-2002, 10:59 PM

Its easy to set up Steve. Just call them, see what they are in need of most. tell everyone to donate whatever is needed, like clothes, toilet paper, toys etc. and then make a fun drive, lunch day out of it. Its easy and tons of fun.

newt2

05-29-2002, 08:21 AM

Sounds like a blast. I'll be in for sure.

We could maybe make a time and distance rally out of it too, although that may be a little complicated to pull off.

HONDA GHANDI

05-29-2002, 02:49 PM

Well there is no competition involved but "spirited" driving is a must. State Patrol will be informed of our plans also to help keep things honest and fun for everyone. We plan on making this an annual event as long as turnout is good and mishaps are kept minimal.

2000SiVTEC

06-02-2002, 12:15 PM

Well i will get moving on setting this up this week adn I will give you guys details later on ......

john

06-02-2002, 01:25 PM

Depending on the timeframe, I'd be interested. We are gone the last week of June and nearly the first 2 weeks of July.

S4AudiGirl

06-03-2002, 05:49 PM

When there are more definate plans, Doubletwins and I can see if we are available! I can also post on Chick Racers. I think everyone there would be glad to participate too! Great idea!

tsitim

06-03-2002, 08:35 PM

well any more info FULLTHROTTLE ? :confused:

HONDA GHANDI

06-03-2002, 08:37 PM

No not yet. the other organizers are being a little slow. Its out of my hands for now.

tsitim

06-03-2002, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by FULLTHROTTLE
No not yet. the other organizers are being a little slow. Its out of my hands for now.

well then I wont be pushy -k- :Beer:

HONDA GHANDI

07-10-2002, 10:36 PM

Dont forget this Sunday at 8AM is the first annual Rocky Mountain charity drive. It benefits the Joy House this year. It is a ten dollar entrance fee for drivers and 5 for passengers. There are many prizes. here area few: Gift certificates for performance parts, (from yours truly) coupons for vehicle service, free window tint, and many other items. Meet at Planet Honda at 8AM for the fun.

exorcism

07-11-2002, 08:18 AM

Doh! I'd like to go to this, been awhile since I've done anything with HAI. but I've got rally school all day Saturday and then I might be headed to Rave on the Rocks after that.

HONDA GHANDI

07-11-2002, 04:22 PM

its on Sunday. surely tou can make it.

exorcism

07-11-2002, 05:25 PM

whoops, I read saturday, yeah I suspect I'll be able to make it then. Where's the drive start and where's it end?

HONDA GHANDI

07-11-2002, 05:35 PM

It starts at Planet Honda at 8 am and ends at a restaurant nearby at noon/

exorcism

07-11-2002, 06:19 PM

okay... where's planet honda? and I'm assuming the drive is more than just from planet honda to the restuarant, or is it more like a parade like thing?

HONDA GHANDI

07-11-2002, 07:00 PM

No its a mountain run drive. it will include stops for prizes, raffles and just plain fun. Planet is at 15601 West Colfax ave.
Its colfax and I-70 on the west side of the highway.

I am throwing in a pair of passes to the Mile HIgh Nationals at Bandimere speedway too. These tickets are for all four days and are worth nearly $200.

exorcism

07-11-2002, 08:59 PM

Cool, I don't intend to obtain any prizes, I just wanna take a nice drive with the pack :)

HONDA GHANDI

07-11-2002, 10:46 PM

Well thats the whole point of the drive is to raise money for charity. the prizes are given to us by sponsors to attract fine young individuals such as yourself. the fine young drivers pay a small fee to enter and can win prizes worth ten times the entrance fee. Then all the entrance fee money goes straight to the charity, every red cent of it.

exorcism

07-12-2002, 07:02 AM

yeah that's cool, doing something that's already hella fun for a good cause is great. I'm gonna try to gather my friends to come and drive too, so they have to pay $10 instead of $5 :p but if anything I'll try to get them to ride along with me.

great idea btw :)

MrsGhandi

07-15-2002, 06:33 PM

Didn't see any reporting from Fullthrottle, so I thought I'd fill you in. We raised about $520 for the Joy House and Planet Honda will be matching that amount for a total of $1040 to be donated.

I was disappointed in the turnout (or lack thereof) of HAI members (we only had two guys show up in addition to Tobi & I), but S2000 Int'l had a nice showing w/ about 20 cars and 32 people total that donated.

Next time....I want to see some of you youngsters show up for a good cause!!!! (PS - I'm like the "mom" of this group if you newbies are just seeing me post)

We'll wish for great weather again on the 2nd Annual Charity Drive for next year!!:)

forum

07-15-2002, 07:14 PM

i wanted to go, but i ended up getting stuck at work all day so that didn't work out :(

TedR719

07-15-2002, 09:10 PM

Damn my computer was down when Tobi posted when it was going down :( I really wanted to make it....

Kwando

07-16-2002, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by Mrsfullthrottle
We'll wish for great weather again on the 2nd Annual Charity Drive for next year!!:)

Wouldn't next year be the 3rd anual drive? :D I am such a smartass.

MrsGhandi

07-16-2002, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by Kwando

:D I am such a smartass.

You are a smartass....get technical why dontcha! I appreciate the new side of sarcasm I see from you, Simon! ;)

BluByU

07-16-2002, 02:02 PM

I would have been there if your hubby didn't have my car in 20 pieces! I'll be there next year.

MrsGhandi

07-16-2002, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by BluByU
I would have been there if your hubby didn't have my car in 20 pieces! I'll be there next year.

I know you would have!

How's the car running?? Is it broken yet from all that
hi-revvving!?!?!'burnout:

nolimitsoldier

07-16-2002, 03:11 PM

sorry I missed it also, didn't see the post...I'll be down for anything else tho!

BluByU

07-16-2002, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by Mrsfullthrottle

How's the car running?? Is it broken yet from all that
hi-revvving!?!?!'burnout:

It runs BEAUTIFUL! I even killed a stang on the way home! I should get the ball rolling on another charity drive, or even a luncheon. How long has it been since one of those?:)