Hello Everybody,
Wow! Over a year has
gone by since we started working on this event, there’s exactly two years
remaining and before you know it I’ll be writing about being “down to the
wire.” Last time I promised to write about CARavan fundraising and made
mention about saving those pennies.
The Autumn in the
Adirondacks CARavan is a few days longer than most and due to the
nature of the area we are going to provide most of your meals. Turning
175 hungry people loose in a block long town with a general store and a
gas station – perhaps one and the same – is not on our agenda. So, the
show will cost more, however, you’re going to get more.
We have firm prices on
the major items; it’s the small things, some lunches and special fun
events that are keeping us in suspense. When we do get to release the
figures it’s our plan to play it close to the vest in order to keep the
cost down.
Fundraising for specific
items or events will permit us to accomplish that task. Our first goal is
to raise $3500 for the tour guide. Naturally, we’re not going to spend
money frivolously, if a quality publication can be procured for less, the
savings will help support another CARavan event. All fund monies spent
will require prior approval from the Metro board of managers. It will be
a great endorsement for our club to be able to state, “This tour guide is
provided compliments of the Metro Region of the CCCA.” Ditto for other
events.
Speaking of which, how
about an evening spent at the 90 meter ski jump with demonstrations? It’s
an Olympic winter sports year, so maybe we’ll attract some big names.
There is the possibility of an after dinner curling event being held with
member participation. Our ideas are boundless as we hope that your
generosity will match.
We are looking for
members who would be willing to sponsor a fundraising event. Do you
have a collection that we could visit and charge an admission fee which
would go towards the fund? Do you have items that could be donated to
raffles or for an auction? Monetary contributions may be sent directly to
our treasurer, the address is on page one. Please remember to specify
that the event or contribution is for our 2010 CARavan fundraiser.
Please contact
Grace or me with your ideas and
suggestions, or for any questions which you may have.
I must confess that
Grace has been badgering me with words to this effect: “You know Bob,
you’ve been telling everyone how expensive the CARavan will be, you’re
asking for contributions, you expect participation, but you’re not telling
them what they’re getting for their money. Perhaps for want of some minor
details, the itinerary has been completed months ago – when are you going
to write about that?” “Grace, when are you going to give me more than one
page?”
This morning as I was mulling over my barn agenda, Grace informed me that
I must first write this article. She concluded with something to the
effect, “And if you have anything to tell us about your “Cadre” of friends
on Long Island, make sure it fits on the same page…” I almost forgot – in
the meantime, if you do want more information about the Adirondack
CARavan, keep checking our website –
www.metroccca.org – the itinerary will appear
there shortly.