Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: apeman on November 13, 2010, 09:19:10 PM
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Since i have been a part of the CJA, and other wheeling clubs like the FWS.., there has been an xmas toy drive....basically meet at bowness park, have some hot chocolate and hot dogs for the kids ( and the adults) free range bacon for ahem, a few of the members..lol...and a donation of a gift or money to the Alberta Childrens Hospital, and a convoy of rigs to deliver what we came up with..call it a parade of charity if you will.
This year it appears to be cancelled.
I have spent time in this hospital while my son was there, and while they [rovide them with alot of what kids would want, it's not christmas at home.
Im calling all of you out on this..im going to revive the toy drive.
Myself and some other are going to arrange the toy drive for SATURDAY ..DECEMBER 11TH....9Am Bowness as always..hot dogs and hot chocolates/coffee to be provided..
.More details will follow..but so far we have agreements with some local businesses for toy donations, visits from the Calgary Flames, and Stampeders, and representation from the Calgary Sun. Working on Timmy's for coffee and hot choc's...heck, even if i have to pay for it..
Not only does this mean alot to the kids, but it represents a huge step up for the club.
Im not a member of this club anymore, but i want this tradititon to continue.
If you want to help out, pm me, if you are in be there.
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That's the CJA winter camp out weekend, is there another weekend that might work?
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yes Mike...i just saw that...god forbid we interrupt the CJA camping...usually there is an open run follwed by members only camping but i will talk to everyone i have already gone to for donations and time...Thanks for not thinking of yourselves on this one.
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You could have consulted with some of the members before organizing this and trying to guilt us in to participating. More than happy to help out, just not that weekend.
Jamey
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I think that I speak for the majority of the CJA members when I say that we heartily support the toy drive, and want to see it as successful as possible. If the 4WS are not going to run it this year, I think that it would be a great idea for the CJA to take the proverbial helm. If that's going to happen, I'd like to see it being as successful as possible.
One element contributing to success would be a large turnout. In order to get that large turnout, I think that it would be in everyone's best interest to schedule the toy run so that it doesn't conflict with other events that may have been scheduled a month or two ago.
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I truly appreciate you taking action on this important event Apeman, but I think you do need coordinate this with executive of this club before you start stating when and where this will happen.
My son has also spent time at Childrens. I personnal think this is great cause. I am there. JohnnyC and I have been taking about this are very interested about coordinating this. We'd like to see this as a CJA event rather than an Apeman event. I think the executive of this club would like to be involved in making this happen with your help.
The camping event was posted LONG before YOU decided to make the CJA host this. And WE WILL make this happen, as a club! I would ask that you please contact a member of the current executive so we can start organizing this yearly important cause.
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I'm not a member of the CJA Club, but certainly would give a hand for the Christmas toy drive.
Steve
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And Apeman, I'm not trying to start something on the board. I can tell you are passionate about this and I respect that. I have PM'd you so we can start corridinating this further.
Let's make this happen!!!
Cheers! ;D
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Im in bud.
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Heads up everyone..I don't view the calendar..I'm arranging for the 11th of dec...thank you kevin and w squared. And to everyone willing to lend a hand or even show for the run.
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Thanks, I'll be there.
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I will do what I can to help! As a father to 3.5, 2 of which have spent some time at the childrens, this is a very worthy cause. Whoever is organizing this (Apeman?) shoot me a pm and we can discuss how I can help be it a donation or volunteer my time!
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Updated...with date and info...lets make this happen.
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Ffffuuuuuuuuu everythings always on Saturdays (work saturdays and since I'm the foreman it's damn near impossible to not be on site).
I'll see how the job is going closer to the date, I really wanna be part of this. May be able to have another foreman cover or something.
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Ill be there Aaron
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let me know what i can do to help. pm me and i can give you a number to call me
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We are going to work out details at this Weds (Nov 17) meeting. All those interested in this event, come on out :)
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Has the excutive or other forum members been in contact with Gunner or Clay from the FWS club ? It is short notice to get the police escort to the children,s hospital IE no trail only rigs . Believe there is a permit or booking required for use as a group to use bowness park as a staging area. Looks like the camping weekend has been changed .
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PM me I'll give you my cell, let me know what I need to do, bring etc.
Steve
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Sunday was always the day and it wa a success. Last year was the first time it was on a Saturday. It was like a poker run. My clinic was one of the stops as i work every Saturday and i wanted to be part of it if i could not participate.
Why can it not return to Sunday ? :confused:
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I think that in order to get everyone on the same page, this is best left until the meeting on weds. Then we can figure out who is going to figure out what details, and some contacts from other clubs, etc etc...it may be a little late in the game but i think we can put something worthy together...and i cant see why we cant make this a sunday event again. Thanks for everyones enthusiasm, and willingness to participate.
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Sunday was always the day and it wa a success. Last year was the first time it was on a Saturday. It was like a poker run. My clinic was one of the stops as i work every Saturday and i wanted to be part of it if i could not participate.
Why can it not return to Sunday ? :confused:
Its all upto the person orgainising the event. In the past we had people ask for it to be on a Saturday so as not to conflict with their church going activities. Cann't please everyone all the time....
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I would be happy to be a part.
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What's going on with this? Is it a go?
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There should be an official post soon but to answer yes it is a go
It was voted to be on Sunday this year
Apeman or one ofthe execs should be posting the specifics soon