Christmas Donations?

Now that we have a fair amount of members, maybe we could do for those who can't this year.

I was woundering if you guys, as a club, be interested make a one time donation to the Toys For Tots program put on by the United States Marines. Or an organization more local that helps with food, clothing, fuel assistance for those who need it.

Like I said. I would like to do something as a club.

Ideas? Thoughts?

Tho we are all in some form of need these days, Im a pretty charitable person and wouldnt mind puttin in with some other club members. A family may have xmas dinner sponsored by BADASS of NEW ENGLAND! Its better than being a little league team sponsored by a strip club...

Im in

count me in!

one toy from me or money for a big item or dinner or whatever I'll help out. Someone's gotta prove not all teenagers suck

My other thought would be if we knew a family in need, and just helped them. I do want to keep this simple and uncomplicated. And something we all agree to.

Im in x2 if its kept simple and uncomplicated

I'm only in if the process is super convoluted and ultra complicated.

OK!
Your in charge.
Nice thought BTW, to many people have the ME...ME...ME....mentality

Fishah wrote:

I'm only in if the process is super convoluted and ultra complicated.

You are convoluted and ultra complicated.

sdstick wrote:

OK!
Your in charge.
Nice thought BTW, to many people have the ME...ME...ME....mentality

Thanks. I dont know if I will be in charge so to speak, but I think it would be a wounderful idea to help our fellow man out in a time of need. With the economy the way it is, every little bit helps. Individualy we can make a differnce in a small way, but as a group, we could make a decent impact on someones holiday for the better.

I'm in.

Tom

I'm in.

So I guess the first thing is to figure out which charity we would like to help. It seems like there is enough people willing to participate to make this work.

Phyllis has suggested we find one needy family, and help them. That way we know where our gift went.

IMPALADAKID wrote:

Phyllis has suggested we find one needy family, and help them. That way we know where our gift went.

There is a local family that was in the paper who lost their husband/father this past September. There is a memorial fund for their two kids set up thru a local bank

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/widow_of_jeffrey_chartier_chic.html

I'm in.

Good idea, Billy. What about a soup kitchen?

Cadet57 wrote:

IMPALADAKID wrote:

Phyllis has suggested we find one needy family, and help them. That way we know where our gift went.

There is a local family that was in the paper who lost their husband/father this past September. There is a memorial fund for their two kids set up thru a local bank

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/11/widow_of_jeffrey_chartier_chic.html

toomanytoyz wrote:

I'm in.

Good idea, Billy. What about a soup kitchen?

Great ideas. I like both. I was thinking soup kitchen, or food bank, or even Childrens hospital.

Would it be a good idea just to make a poll and the one with the most votes will recive the gift?

If you want, I can see if I can find any donation addresses for regional charities/ hospitals at work. Families usually have a place they like donations sent in lieu of flowers.

I'd be game for such a thing. Like Matt said not all us teens are selfish jerks.

LandMaster wrote:

I'd be game for such a thing. Like Matt said not all us teens are selfish jerks.

Plus getting toys on Christmas morning was the best thing in the history of ever as a younger kid. Still is. It's not fair for kids not to have that joy, I'm in for whatever we end up doing. I think giving to a needy family is the best choice though

LandMaster wrote:

I'd be game for such a thing. Like Matt said not all us teens are selfish jerks.

Speak for yourself, I am a selfish jerk.

GasTT wrote:

LandMaster wrote:

I'd be game for such a thing. Like Matt said not all us teens are selfish jerks.

Speak for yourself, I am a selfish jerk.

No your not, so get ready to help out.

Ok. I think one of two ways will work well. After doing some searching diffrent foundations, I think Toys for Tots is in fact the best place for us to give a gift to. As you can see from the chart, 96.4% of the money goes directly to the children.
http://www.toysfortots.org/donate/default.asp

Or if someone directly or indirectly knows of a family having it very tough, and could use the help.
I know Justin mentioned a family, and if that is the family eveyone would like to help, I am good with that too.
After all, the whole ide is to help those who need it.

I like toys for tots. +1 for that.

Tots always need more toys.

If we go for Toys for Tots, can we cruise down some main street like the bikers do?
Call the news and...and....

the wife and i are still in for whatever. lets get that poll going

sdstick wrote:

If we go for Toys for Tots, can we cruise down some main street like the bikers do?
Call the news and...and....

Most of our cars are already off the road

I think I am sold on Toys for Tots. So no need for the poll. It is just such a good thing to help. Phyllis and I do donate a few toys to them almost every year.

Anthony mentioned a toys for tots bowling event in manchester. dec. 4th, put on by a local car club. This sounds like it would be a load of fun.

i am planning on attending with the kids.
when i saw the toys for tots suggestion i thought what a great way to get everybody together and help out at the same time.
i will be reserving a lane for me and the kids within the next week.
if theres any interest let me know and ill reserve more lanes.


IT'S OFFICIAL... LOWER LEVEL CUSTOMS is hosting it's 2nd annual BOWLING FOR KIDS... Toys for Tots Charity Event!

Event will be held December 4, 2010 at Spare Time Bowling alley on Valley street in Manchester NH. Starts at 7pm and ends at 1:30am including GLOW BOWLING!

The cost for over 6hrs of bowling will be $30, part of the cover will go directly to TOYS FOR TOTS and you must ALSO bring a NEW, UNWRAPPED TOY!

Even if you don't want to bowl, or CAN'T bowl, come support the cause anyways! bring a toy!!!

We will have an ugliest shirt contest so wear your worse shirt! and we will have the best looking elf contest as well...plenty more contests, awards for best individual bowler (male & female), worse bowler, (male & female), best represented car club, club or individual that traveled the furthest to come support the cause...

Alcohol and food served on site as well...and kids are more than welcome!

Anthony....Great idea, and I will be in Manchester that weekend for work, so that fits well.

Thoughts?

Doug

Maybe Ant or Doug could present the TFT with our donation?
Just a suggestion.

sdstick wrote:

Maybe Ant or Doug could present the TFT with our donation?
Just a suggestion.

I like it.

Just in case anyone missed it, I posted the official thread up in the club new section. It can be found here:
https://badass-of-ne.forumotion.com/club-news-and-calender-f2/1st-annual-badass-tft-christmas-drive-t2540.htm

IMPALADAKID wrote:

Just in case anyone missed it, I posted the official thread up in the club new section. It can be found here:
https://badass-of-ne.forumotion.com/club-news-and-calender-f2/1st-annual-badass-tft-christmas-drive-t2540.htm

I hope I didn't jump the gun, but I put in my donation thru pray/pal to TFT already at the uniquekind address, and then sent you a pm, but since I am still pretty much from the old American Indian Tribe "the Fah-KOW-wee", when it comes to computer operating, and so consequently cant tell if it reached you or not! Let me know, ah-KAY?

Machine-De-Zine wrote:

IMPALADAKID wrote:

Just in case anyone missed it, I posted the official thread up in the club new section. It can be found here:
https://badass-of-ne.forumotion.com/club-news-and-calender-f2/1st-annual-badass-tft-christmas-drive-t2540.htm

I hope I didn't jump the gun, but I put in my donation thru pray/pal to TFT already at the uniquekind address, and then sent you a pm, but since I am still pretty much from the old American Indian Tribe "the Fah-KOW-wee", when it comes to computer operating, and so consequently cant tell if it reached you or not! Let me know, ah-KAY?

I got it Glen, thank you!

This is a great charity and a great idea. Thank you for organizing this.

Douglas