Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: specialk on November 19, 2010, 01:04:13 PM
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This is going to be the official thread for 2010 Toy Run. Let's try to keep it to the topic.
We are still finalizing the details and will have them posted here as soon as we get some definite answers.
What we need right now is a list of clubs and contact people who'd like to come out and be part of this. I'm creating a poster and want to put the names of those clubs. We also need the club names for the donation letter we are creating. The poster and letter need to go out on Monday (Nov 22).
Club Contact Person (info if not on our board)
FWS Clay
CT4WDA Tarzan
Hummer Club
Rigid Steele Offroad AV.NINE
PM, email or post up if you are in another club or know of another club.
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Don't forget us as well. I have a nuch of guys in for this.
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Bunch* (can't edit on bb)
added :)
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Sorry I did not make the meeting but work gets nuts when the snow flies. I am not an official rep for CT4WD but can relay info (Kieth is the official rep).
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Put me down for the contact for FWS.
Clay Hardock
932-9885
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Do we have any new infos on this? I'm probably not working tomorrow so I can go pass out some flyers, talk to a radio station or two etc.
Jason
466 6722
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All details are being finalized..we will have the poster up and official post soon...
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just an FYI,
this is a GO ;D ;D
details to follow........
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hurry up Johnny, we're all waiting on you :P
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Way to go guys and i am looking forward to the run (already have some toys collected). The need to keep this going can be demonstrated by what happened to the Santa parade here in Calgary. Three years ago they parade was cancelled due to constuction, the next year they had a party only and now nothing at all - very sad.
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Poster is up! all the info is here.
Date: dec12th 2pm - 5pm at Bowness Park. we are donating to the Alberta Childrens Hospital 'Shared Christmas Program'
this program is designed to help out the many families in the hospital over the holidays tending to their sick children. The program builds specialized 'hampers' for these familes with your donations. The ACH is very excited to have us promoting this program and are looking forward to seeing a convoy of decorated vehicles!
poster is up below, and finally have the correct letter up.
contact Aaron (Apeman) or Kevin (special K) or me for more details, although I'm sure as soon as Aaron sees this he will update it much further :)
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s37/johnnyzj/CJAXmasCharityposterv1.jpg)
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nice work. i made it so you can upload .doc files
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awesome, thanks Al!
letter is up now 8)
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poster says bowness park but letter says COP
poster says 2-5 and letter says 2-4:30.
when either/both are fixed i will put it on our front page
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wrong one, woops
thanks for pointing it out; new letter matches the poster dates/place. should be good to go now.
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almost. new pdf has too much white space at the top and is now 2 pages.. :D
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oye ::) third times a charm (maybe)
is there an emoticon for 'fingers crossed'? no spaces, one page, correct info :) should be good
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looks good. main page updated
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"Site" is spelled wrong on the poster, Slte 1. Just something I noticed when I was printing a few off.
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Santa in a jeep, doing a wheely, with his fist in the air is awesome....just awesome
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Do we have locations where the general public can drop off toys etc?
X92.9 says they will add it to a few of their news casts if we can supply information like that
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msg spinalguy, he might have a location.
maybe phone modern and national too, they might accept them for us.
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Thanks Fiend.
i do have room to accept donations. It is a South location. Maybe we can have other locations as well?
i do have a question. As it is a 'hamper' for families, do we have an idea of what items would best suit the needs of the hamper?
Do they accept cash, cheque or credit/debit donations?
Thanks. You guys all rock (almost as much as that very cool poster 8)).
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This is all I could dig up from years past. I am not sure about cash or anything like that.
<snip>...
Alberta Children's Hospital list.
Surgical Services Clinic Wish List
DVD players
DVDs (any G rated ones)
Brio train table with wheels (Day surgery)
One time use headphones (like those used by airlines/bus lines)
Craft kits (complete kits like those at the dollar stores)
Manipulative puzzles
Search and find books (such as the I Spy series)
Word search books
Other brain teaser books (puzzles and Sudoku)
Therapeutic Clown Program Wish List
Give-a-ways:
1. Noise Makers - excellent for babies and toddlers(see picture)
2. Princess Crowns- (like the pink ones we have)
3. Playing cards (the Spiderman, Pirates of the Caribbean are HUGE hit)
4. Stickers of all sizes and shapes (in particular stars (jumpa) , hearts (sparkle)
5. Temporary Tattoos
6. All kinds of Craft kits (for individual use in emergency)- you can get these at Dollarama for a buck each
7. Other Craft kits which can be used for Topsy Turvy / Emotional Wellness etc
8. Any type of interactive game.
9. Colouring / activity books
10. 8’1/2 x 11” in Card Stock (all colours) – to make the magic number game
11. Origami paper (lots)- in particular we would like golds silvers glittery colours for making a huge display for the Holiday season (ie: Christmas, Diwalli, etc)
12. Photo paper and Ink for HP Photosmart 475 (we get them at Staples in packs of 200 photo paper and 2 ink cartridges.
13. Photo albums (1 or 2 per pg)
14. Red Noses (foam)- 5000
Digital Camera
Fun things for the Jumpa and Sparkle to use in our Clown Kits (remember Jumpa carries everything is a satchel and Sparkle uses her cart)
1. Gift Certificates from Don’s Hobby Shop and/or Vanishing Rabbit - so we can select what magic we don’t have
2. Magic Supplies ie:
a. Silk scarves (small and all colours)
b. Magic Thumbs- red and multi-coloured tips (light coloured thumbs for Sparkle, medium dark for Jumpa
3. Professional Face paint Supplies
a. Face paints (kryolan / paradise)- big size for Sparkle Small palette and refills of Paradise for Jumpa
b. Brushes (sable - different styles)- can get at Dollar Store
c. Sparkles (Ultra Fine – non-metallic)
Unit 4 – Musculoskeletal Services
sippy cups for toddlers
small baby wipes
movie dvd's for library(G and pg rated)
waterproof books for isolation rooms (bath tub/vinyl books)
activity centres for infant rooms
mobiles (SASSY Brand –they are all plastic and can be washed. available from Castle Toys near Chinook Centre, approximately $65 each)
children's music on cd's
children's puzzles (under 100 pieces)
small prizes for our poke box (stickers, pencils, hot wheels cars)
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And thanks for catch of the type on the poster. That's what the water in Toronto will do to you ::)
I have updated that copy and sent an updated version in John and Al.
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as for public donations do you think it would be possible to convince all the GMC/Jeep/... dealerships in town to host a box for us? if we could swing that it would make it very easy for anyone in Calgary who wants to donate something to do so. I mean don't get me wrong I have no issues sending people to spinalguys office and I'll do just that, but not everyone in the North will want to drive to Avenida.
Regarding those boxes myself and a few others could collect the items on Saturday or early Sunday and sort them into hampers if that makes sense?
I will visit them if needed, and ask them to host a box for 2 weeks. I mean I can't see them saying no honestly if it means potential customers right?
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yup. the plan is to go out and ask a few of those places to accept donations. I will drop by modern and ask if they will accept donations. i'm sure they will.
i can also call our contact at ACH (his name is Lorne) and ask for a super specific list of things as well.
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Dealerships would be a great idea.
When you guys decide, i could ask Tower as the South location instead of my office.
Anyways, whatever works for you guys.
Tk 8)
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Also Herbal magic locations around town are accepting donations on our behalf
..posters and boxes will be in stores this weekend.
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ok so between Herbal magic locations and the dealerships that should give us a really good coverage of the city.
Everyone adopt a dealership? You'll be responsible to talking to them, convincing them to accept donations on our behalf, and picking up the donations on the 11th or 12th. (work that out with them)
I think it's better to do it this way as opposed to a free for all, as we don't need 9 people all asking the same dealership to host a box. If you know people/work there whatever post up and that location is all yours, I'll handle any left overs.
If they do say no even after a bit of convincing, leave it at that, don't bad mouth them here or anything like that, that's not what this is about. :)
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Modern Motors - JohnnyC
National 4WD Center -
Various Herbal Magic Locations - Apeman
Also, Apeman, are we supplying boxes as well?, like a gift wrapped open cardboard box or something?
Lets aim to get this all worked out by Monday, I know there are open runs this weekend, but try to get it looked after today, or the day you aren't going on the run.
Edit: Let me know if I missed one of the dealerships or if you come up with another location.
Edit2: removed dealerships as possible locations unless I hear differently
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I may have missed this but...
How do we get copies of the poster? I need two as I'm hitting up the Blind Monk pub in Royal Oak and downtown. Also is there an updated 'wish list' or is someone working on this with the hospital?
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If you want copies let ne know. I will be at the monk sunday. Royal oak.
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if you can't wait, save the poster on cd or memory stick and take it to staples to print a few off.
someone said they were going to try and contact the hospital for an updated list.
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This is great!
Kudos to all the people and clubs involve here...
This is what the Holidays are all about!
Thank you,
Dom
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Dom, we also need someone to spend $500 from our club for this.
You and Bonnie did it last year, can you (meaning Bonnie mostly) do it again this year?
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From the ACH :
some of the things that we tend to be short on at Christmas are the teenage gifts or toys. A lot of times those are the kids that get forgotten about when people donate to the Childrens Hospital. If you wanted to purchase some things for the teenage group some ideas are:
Movies/Movie Passes
Music CD's
Inexpensive MP3 Player's
System Games (xbox, Wii, etc)
Gift cards to Clothing stores(Urban Planet, Gap, Lasenza etc)
Small hand held games
Board Games
PJ's
Cosmetics
Ball Caps/Purses/Accessories
Novels, Books
We are also in need of food gift card to add to the hampers. Superstore, Safeway, Coop, Sobeys etc.
Anything you and your group are able provide will be greatly appreciated.
Hope this helps, and thank you for your support!
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lasenza huh... i never woulda guessed.
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I got a few posters up at Partsource, AutoValue, Quality Tools all in the 17th & 52nd St SE locations and 1 up at the Smokehouse Diner on Ogden Rd SE. Just a few places I frequent to help get the word out.
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do we still dress up our rigs? i was in this 2 years ago and it was a blast ;D ;D
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scratch the dealership idea, I talked to 2 of them today, and they both said they had another fundraiser going and "it would be a bad idea to have conflicting donation bins"
bah :(
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Of course we still get to dress up our rigs. I already have my lights and wreaths ready to go.
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I need to check with corporate relations people, but I am going to see if I can get some/all of the Best Buy or Future Shop stores involved. No promises as there is a lot of red tape with promotional stuff for us, but I figure it can't hurt to ask.
At the very least I might be able to get some of the individual stores to contribute.
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I've got a couple of stores that are willing to pitch in some stuff. Also the Northland Mall Best Buy said they would put a donation bin at the front of the store. Let me know what needs to go in and I will get it setup.
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The dealerships have an association that runs it's own charity collection but not all dealers are part of it. I will try and get a box at my work, I had one when I was at Stampede for several years and they would top it up if customers did not donate alot. Way to go CJA and everyone who is stepping up. I was afraid this was going to become like the Chritmas Parade which Calgary no longer has (we are the only major city in Canada without one).
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I hope this is ok but I am going to create a thread for the poster only. I am posting a link to the event in facebook as the image is not big enough to read detail and I can link it to here. The folks I know on facebook are not wheelers but do own 4x's and might come out and support the run.
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Dom, we also need someone to spend $500 from our club for this.
You and Bonnie did it last year, can you (meaning Bonnie mostly) do it again this year?
Sure we (Bonnie) can do it. No problem Al. ;D
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Hi Everyone,
I've not had the pleasure of ever doing this before. I would like to participate if I can. Is there anything I can do to help or do I just show up at Bowness Park?
Thanks,
Steve
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If its okay with you guys, I got set up a poster at my work, hopefully some will help out. My dad also offered to ask his floor at work, which will also bring in some donations etc.
I also asked my classmates, but being broke college students, It will be minimal I believe, but its help.
;D
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Everyone I welcome and any donations big or small are appreciated. Hope to see you all there. Thank you to everyone,
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Talked my boss and he and his wife will be donating a gift basket as a prize for the most or best decorated rig.
Big thanks to Good Earth Cafe and Bakery in Glenmore Landing for their generous donation.
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Sounds like a good time!
Never done this before but... Count me in! I'm sure I can find a few donations...
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What is everyone using for a donation bin? Just a dressed up cardboard box or is there something more official?
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a dressed up cardboard box, or a big rubber maid with a bow and a poster or something
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I really want to participate in the Toy Run...however I am not a member also I have tried unsuccessfully to get donations (other then mine). Can I still participate?
It is open to EVERYONE!!!
Just bring your own donation to Bowness Park.
PS. i have not had a chance to get by Tower Chrysler. Do we have boxes that are decorated or is this something i need to provide Tower with?
Do we have posters available or do i just print the poster off of here in standard letter size?
As this was a last minute decision to get involved in putting the Toy Run on, we are left with very little time to organize Dealerships to get on board.
Has anyone else got a Dealership involved yet? How did you do it? Did you supply boxes, posters etc.
Please let me know.
i can certainly put up some posters at Tower but i think a donation box may be too late and organizing it may seem a bit unrealistic with the timeline.
Any help is appreciated.
Tk
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i asked one of the guys i work with whom also works as one of the head of security at the dome. he says the teddy bear toss the hitmen do is the 12th. but, the toys dont get delivered until later that day or even the next day. so that shouldnt be a problem. may want to confirm with the hospital all the same.
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I know im new but would like to help out where i can
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It is open to EVERYONE!!!
Just bring your own donation to Bowness Park.
PS. i have not had a chance to get by Tower Chrysler. Do we have boxes that are decorated or is this something i need to provide Tower with?
Do we have posters available or do i just print the poster off of here in standard letter size?
As this was a last minute decision to get involved in putting the Toy Run on, we are left with very little time to organize Dealerships to get on board.
Has anyone else got a Dealership involved yet? How did you do it? Did you supply boxes, posters etc.
Please let me know.
i can certainly put up some posters at Tower but i think a donation box may be too late and organizing it may seem a bit unrealistic with the timeline.
Any help is appreciated.
Tk
this is the official thread. read back, the answers are in this thread. dealerships are out, don't waste your time.
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this is the official thread. read back, the answers are in this thread. dealerships are out, don't waste your time.
right on, i'm in the right thread now. Hahaha.
Read it.
Donations. i can do that.
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is there a preferance for toy type? specific ages? DVD's or books? i just dont think sports equipment or non easily cleanable toys in a hospital enviroment would be a great idea?
i know all the offroaders will bring trucks like every year haha
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on the last page, but i can cut and paste!
Movies/Movie Passes
Music CD's
Inexpensive MP3 Player's
System Games (xbox, Wii, etc)
Gift cards to Clothing stores(Urban Planet, Gap, Lasenza etc)
Small hand held games
Board Games
PJ's
Cosmetics
Ball Caps/Purses/Accessories
Novels, Books
We are also in need of food gift card to add to the hampers. Superstore, Safeway, Coop, Sobeys etc.
Anything you and your group are able provide will be greatly appreciated
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Johnny were you able to get a bin at Modern and/or National to put in Bins to accept donations for us?
Apeman can you confirm that there are bins at all the Herbal Magics or some specific Herbal Magics. If so which ones?
AstraX can you confirm the Northland Mall Best Buy does have a box now? Any others?
Candice on the morning show on X929 will be mentioning the Toy Run on a few of her news casts all next week.
And the Out there Events page will have a write up about it once I send Ginette the list of locations the public can donate if they want.
Spinalguy do you want your clinic included? If so can you give me the name? I have a left over poster I can drop off some day if you'd like as well.
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It would be easier for me to accept donations versus trying to convince some other business. i am located right next to Tim Hortons.
i would take the poster :)
Spinalguy Chiropractic
214, 12100 Macleod Trail S.
403-278-7876
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OK what are your hours you'll be around tomorrow?
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M 8-noon and 3-7pm
T 3-7pm
W 8-noon and 3-7pm
Thurs CLOSED
F 8-noon and 3-6pm
Sat 9-noon
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Modern Motors will collect donations for the run as well:
they're open every day but sunday i believe. their hours are on their website www.modernmotors.com
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The donation bin at Best Buy is going to be on the floor today. The store manager has also agreed to do a "jean's weekend" for the staff, so if they donate a toy they get to wear jeans at work this coming weekend.
I have also gotten a couple other stores to donate some items, and I'm working on some of the others.
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Which best buy is holding the jeans day and taking donations? I am looking to buy a new tv and will send my business their way and aslo let them know I for one appreciate what they are doing for the community.
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Sure we (Bonnie) can do it. No problem Al. ;D
I love being volun-told... no worries.
Did we want the two Wiis again this year, or a bunch of smaller items??
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I didn't see consoles on the list but console games and accessories for wii / PS / xbox.
nhl games etc. ones that don't require subscriptions?
$50 ipod shuffles, itunes music gift cards if they have them....
whatever, i'm just guessing. a trip to walmart electronics center won't take long to spend.
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This is what happens when I read things late in the day. 'System Games (xbox, Wii, etc)' is not the same as 'Gaming Systems'
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Which best buy is holding the jeans day and taking donations? I am looking to buy a new tv and will send my business their way and aslo let them know I for one appreciate what they are doing for the community.
Northland mall Best Buy
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Wow, this is turning out really well for something that got off to such a late start! Pat yourselves on your backs people, we're doing a good job.
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i can't help myself :)
i stole this off the EJC site ;d;d
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ona9LAJUDeI&feature=player_embedded#!
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UPDATE FOR TAX PUPROSES
for those of you accepting donations, or are asking companies to accept donations (like Modern, Toms/Spinalguy, etc) i've attached the donation from the ACH for tax reciepts. obviously if you're donating at the actual event we can take down the info there too, but if someone wants reciepts this is how to get them from the ACH.
also, if you are accepting cheque donations, they can be made out to the Alberta Childrens Hospital, and in the memo part put 'Shared christmas'
cheers
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Just one question. Are we restricted on the color of lights we decorate our Jeep with? I've got some multi color and red ones.
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make a good size donation to the ACH and you can do whateva you like :):)
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As noted in previous posts, ALL Herbal Magic locations have donation boxes.
If you need information that you dont see in the post..ie locations, new donation places etc, please pm the organizers..(Special K, JohnnyC, or Apeman)..we dont want mismatched information going out.
Any anyone can dress up thier vehicle in any way shape or form they see fit! Members and non-members!
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I'm already shinin' my jinggle beans ... the heep will be soo pretty ::). See you all there!
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knox,
thanks for the 'swag'.
:cool:
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my jinggle beans ...
Is that french for truck nutz? ???
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knox,
thanks for the 'swag'.
:cool:
I'm glad you got it, I was worried it was going to blow away. Also nice guard dog, he barked mighty fiercely haha
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also...
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/KnoxSteve/x929_2.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/KnoxSteve/x929.jpg)
They didn't list all the locations I sent in, and apparently I offer Toy pick up services, oh well it's for the kids :) If someone calls me with something big I may get someone to help :P
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I'm glad you got it, I was worried it was going to blow away. Also nice guard dog, he barked mighty fiercely haha
ha,ha,ha...yep, they be killer dogs.
Fantastic for us that you got us on 92.9
Thanks.
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good Job steve...see everyone in a week. still looking for sum volunteers for set up on sunday...pm me . Otherwise everything looks good...thanks everyone!
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I was wondering if there is a need for batteries. Does anyone know that off hand? If not can someone check with the hospital?
I still have to grab a couple of donations from some of the Best Buy and Future Shop stores themselves and I was thinking if batteries are in need I could have them make that as their donation (depending on how many they would need).
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Those would probably be a great idea, mostly AA and AAA for the games.
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Do the gifts have to be wrapped?
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unwrapped gifts only
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Are we suppose to dress up our jeeps prior to getting to the park or is that something that is being done down there? Sorry, haven't been part of this before so I'm just not sure what the order of business is.
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Mostvof us are getting our dress up on at the site. Weather will be warm and slushy so om putting my decor on at the start point.