Ride Details:
Meet at the Morrison Conoco (MoCo) at 8:00am, KSU 8:30am! Heading to Deckers for the ride, then getting back into town to ride over to the Walnut Room for the benefit concert/raffle/silent auction that starts at 12pm.
Hi everybody, I hope this is okay to post here...
As many of you are aware, Dave Camp (V4Whore on this forum) was killed on his motorcycle on 6/29/11. Dave left behind a really wonderful daughter (Alyssa) and I'd like to put something together to help her out a bit in this very hard transition time. We don't have to go overboard but I know we can think of a fun day for all involved and help her out at the same time.
I've never done anything like this before so I really don't know the best way to go about this. I was thinking along simple lines - a memorial ride ending up at one of the local bars/restaurants willing to work with us, some sort of raffle, and maybe even have a couple local bands play. I already know of at least one band who is willing to work this into their schedule and Sascha might as well.
Any help that anyone can offer would be awesome:
1) Ideas for fun/good fundraising events
2) A hosting location, preferably with a stage we can use (and maybe a sound person we can borrow?). I was thinking that Walnut Brewery might be a perfect spot to end up at since they have a nice stage and a parking lot which can accommodate a lot of bikes. Plus they work with the CSC on a lot of other stuff it seems. Does anyone here know those guys well enough to work with them on this, or have contacts at another good location?
3) Does anyone have any contacts at the local bike shops? Maybe we can get some gear or service from them to raffle off with all proceeds going to Dave's family?
4) Does anyone own (or know) a business that may not be in the motorcycle community but would be willing to donate a product or service to be raffled?
5) Rybo mentioned that working with an attorney would be a good idea, so that we or Dave's daughter don't get hit by tax ramifications on the donations. Does anyone know an attorney who might do this pro bono?
6) Anything else I'm missing?
Thanks so much everybody. The emotional support from CSC members has really been wonderful, for my own sanity and especially for Dave's family. I just spoke to his mom yesterday and she was so touched by the large number of riders that came to the memorial service. If we can keep the energy going for just one more thing - a little fundraising for his daughter - it would be so appreciated.
UPDATE:
Hi all, I just wanted to thank everyone again...
It looks like August 20th is the date we're aiming at for the memorial ride/raffle/music/festivities. Please put that on your calendar. I'm thinking a Deckers ride in the morning and then ride to the Walnut Room which is where I think we'll be doing the rest. Jim Wilson is helping so much with that side of things.
Alyssa and her family will be in attendance so you can meet her and see what an amazing person she is. She's been stronger than I during this whole thing, she's really something else.
I'll have the donation forms (for financial AND product/service donations) that I received from Terry/ABATE. Anything you donate will be tax deductible.
We will do a Deckers run in the morning (leaving Moco at 8:30am), and then end up at The Walnut Room just before noon. The music will begin at noon and we'll end the day around 4. There will be a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and a silent auction.
Here are the donations for the Silent Auction (and door prizes):
Rybo: Chicane will donate 1 free entry to the trackday on September 5th. Rybo is also donating funds for every 9/5 trackday entry received by 8/20 so get entered for that Chicane trackday!
Rapparee: Arai Vector II Helmet (and aluminum bottles for door prizes) - RECEIVED
303 Cycles: Knox Handroid Gloves (normally sell for $250!!!), also supplying coupons that when presented 303 Cycle will donate 10% of the purchase to Dave's memorial. - RECEIVED
Jason Pridmore: The AGV T-2 helmet he wore for Celtic Racing at Laguna Seca! Autographed as well. How cool is that???
ABATE: Miscellaneous Items for door prizes - RECEIVED
TFOG: $50 gift certificate - RECEIVED
Performance Cycle: Two $50 gift certificates - RECEIVED
Grand Prix Motorsports: Miscellaneous t-shirts, hats, etc. for door prizes - RECEIVED
Fay Myers: Some door prizes - RECEIVED
Slo: Nick @ MAC Autosport will donate 2 baseline (no tuning) dynos for cars (2wd or awd) - RECEIVED
Slo: Jon Vigil @ Trackstar Performance Garage will donate a $50.00 voucher for free labor for cars. This can apply for regular labor rates or 50.00 off fabricating jobs. Also can be used towards AMSOIL products. - RECEIVED
Slo: 4 gift cards for DazBog coffee, each one for $25.00 - RECEIVED
Slo: 2 gift cards for Starbucks coffee, each one for $25.00 - RECEIVED
Wrider: Speed & Strength Twist of Fate Gloves
GuitarX: Cruiser/Café-style leather jacket - RECEIVED
Rick O’Shea (guitarist for AKA): Jay Turser Electric Guitar - RECEIVED
Ninja2: Certificate for a 4-5 hour rock climbing experience at Garden of the Gods - RECEIVED
Faster Performance: Dyno Runs
UglyDogRacing: 2 MRA Super Street Vouchers
GB's Fish & Chips (Ezzzzy1): $25 gift certificate - RECEIVED
Brothers BBQ (Ezzzzy1): Two $25 gift certificates - RECEIVED
Michelle Coronel: Gift basket including free massage certificate - Total Value $150 - RECEIVED
Sean: Two vouchers for 1-hour guitar lessons - RECEIVED
Madvlad: BG Lenz Saver kit - Valued at $60 - RECEIVED
Anonymous: Size Small Flip-Up Style Helmet
Gary Walker: 2 tickets to any 2011 MRA event - RECEIVED
SalsaShark: Taste of Philly gift certificate - RECEIVED
Sincerely,
Gary
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