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Offline GigaPig

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2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« on: November 16, 2014, 02:21:43 PM »
Ok... got things somewhat organized now. :)

2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
December 13, 2014 at 10 a.m.

The idea is to have as many Jeep owners as possible meet at McMahon Stadium (the center parking lot just off Crowchild Trail) and then drive as a convoy to the Kensington Legion to drop off any donations.

I've got the approval and support of the Canadian Legacy Project for this, and all food donations will go to the Veterans Food Bank.

For more details and ongoing updates, visit the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jeepersforvets

It would be fantastic to get TONS of Jeeps out for this so please Like and Share the Facebook page with your Jeeping friends.

Steve

PS: I like the Toy Run idea as well and I'm looking forward to seeing more details on that, too.


« Last Edit: November 17, 2014, 07:58:29 PM by elliottzone »
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Offline Black Betty

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2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2014, 08:36:29 AM »
What time do you think this will finish at?  That day I have to load up a haul.
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Re: 2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2014, 08:49:45 AM »
Thanks Steve for posting this up.

I've split this out into it's own topic so we can discuss the why's and where for's of this particular event.

I encourage everyone to get behind this as it's a great cause and a good excuse to get a bunch of jeeps together! 

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Offline GigaPig

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Re: 2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2014, 10:48:00 PM »
Excellent, thanks for bumping this into its own thread!

I'm guessing we should be done by 11:30 at the latest. The plan is to leave McMahon at 10:30, and it's not a long drive to the Kensington Legion from there.

I've also got a website up and running (for those who don't have Facebook accounts).
www.jeepersforvets.com

Steve
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Offline yukonflyer

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Re: 2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2014, 10:15:23 AM »
Great to see this is coming together!
My wife and I plan to be there with the old CJ7 I got from Dave, it'll be our first run actually!
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Offline yukonflyer

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Re: 2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2014, 06:26:33 PM »
Hope to see lots of Jeeps out there tomorrow!!
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Offline GigaPig

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Re: 2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2014, 09:23:03 PM »
It's awesome to see so many folks coming! Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Steve
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2008 Liberty KK: Lots of goodies.
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Offline AstraX

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« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2014, 08:09:29 AM »
Hope it's a great day aside from the weather....I'm stuck at work otherwise I would be joining you.

Offline GigaPig

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Re: 2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2014, 12:46:43 PM »
Awesome, awesome turnout! Huge thanks to everyone that participated and helped out with this!
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Offline EEP

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Re: 2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2014, 04:27:28 PM »
Awesome, awesome turnout! Huge thanks to everyone that participated and helped out with this!

Thanks for putting this together, was lots of fun.
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Re: 2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2014, 10:44:22 PM »
This was a pretty good event!  The legion was very hospitable to everyone with the coffee, treats and singing :)

Offline GigaPig

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Re: 2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2014, 06:47:13 PM »
1995 YJ: Lots of goodies.
2008 Liberty KK: Lots of goodies.
Founder, Jeepers for Vets: www.jeepersforvets.com | www.facebook.com/jeepersforvets
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Offline cjust

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Re: 2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2014, 10:38:23 PM »
Is the the Willys I seen at broken axle about a month ago??


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Offline Teeka

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2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2014, 07:06:43 AM »
Thx Steve!  Did any one get a pic of all the donations?


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Offline yukonflyer

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Re: 2014 Calgary Jeepers for Vets Food Bank Drive
« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2014, 09:42:20 AM »
That was a good event, good turnout, and the Legion was very welcoming.
Great to see all those jeeps out there doing some good.

So what's the plan for next year? More jeeps, maybe get the police to escort so we can stay together in a continuos group through the lights?

Well done, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! Stay safe!
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