meatface Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority has contacted me and asked me to run another 'Garbage Derby' this year. I have sent out an email to the sponsors from last year that I have an email address for to see if there is any interest before I commit to anything. I'm just wondering if there is any interest here on the board. Do you all think that I should do this again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanook Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I don't think there would be any hesitation from the members here to do that one again. Great event, better cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackz905 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 is there any other locations that would benefit from a clean up i know Jordan harbour can always use it but we should give another place a chance like port dalhouise or some other places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogaloo Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 I would be happy to return to Jordan for this event, as long as I am not working that day. Enjoyed the day last year..........................................Boog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 is there any other locations that would benefit from a clean up i know Jordan harbour can always use it but we should give another place a chance like port dalhouise or some other places I'm sure there are many places and I'd love to have the time and energy to attack them all. The problem is that I don't have the time and the event last year took tons of time and energy to put on. Should we do it this year a lot of the backbone is already there, the contacts have been made and we have a great partner, the NPCA, plus the rowing club down there wanted to jump on board. I have plenty of ideas for cleanups but every new area requires a ton of new work. Last year we concentrated mainly on the area around the highway, I would hope this year we can get more boats in the water and get into the back bays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackz905 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 sounds good it does take lots of work i would love to be there if i am not working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry b Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 As long as I can give enough notice at work, might even get them to help sponsor.We're helping with a forty creek clean up that's being organised by Blessed Trinity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakeyes Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 My kids are still talking about last year and just how well we all did as a group. If I'm off me the kiddies and wifey will be there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finsanity Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I don't fish there but love it when people who care put the effort forth pm when you have more info as If I'm not working ill come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finsanity Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I also agree with the tons of work to get it going on top of this maybe we should look at getting a larger group of organizers each responsible for a different area and that way it's not always on you. I would love to do one in the whirlpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 It's starting to look like we will be doing the derby again in Jordan. Lucky Strike has already committed and Niagara Bassmasters have also pledged support. Just waiting to hear back from the Conservation Authority before the final decision is made. Stay tuned, hopefully by the weekend we will be able to let you all know where we stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplummer Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 You have NFNs support as well as Saugeen Custom Rods and Fly Tying support and sponsorship of this great event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry b Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Pm sent meatface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 If this is a go.. Count me in again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelheader22 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 As stupid as this may sound, read this thred and I'm unclear of exactly what the event is about. I'm assuming a debris clean up in an out of the water, am I correct? Sorry for being unclear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_feelgood Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 As stupid as this may sound, read this thred and I'm unclear of exactly what the event is about. I'm assuming a debris clean up in an out of the water, am I correct? Sorry for being unclear Yes, search the archives to see last years event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingdude Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 DUDE ... Keep the Karma flowing. Job well done once ... can always handle an encore - Once it happens twice, you got an Annual event Your efforts urge others forward. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dax Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 i'm sure you'll have some support from the Hamilton Chapter of Muskies Canada again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeke Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Sound s good. I'm a go if my schedule permits it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Okay folks, here's the deal. Me and my band of merry men are going to commit to the derby again this year. Right now it looks like the date will be Saturday September 7th, but that is tentative at this point. I will confirm next week some time. We already have commitment from a few sponsors, again the first being Lucky Strike lures. Anyone with a lead on sponsorship please PM me. I also have a few ideas for some fund raising this year and if it goes well we will be raising the bar on this event. I will post updates in this thread as I have information. Hopefully we will have similar success to last year. Cheers, Meatface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 I spoke with the owners of The Niagara Rowing School and Paddle Sports Center today. They have committed use of their rental canoes and kayaks for the garbage derby. We will have to work out all of the details but they are on board. Not sure if everyone realizes it or not but they have rentals down there at Jordan Harbour and the rates are reasonable. Neil and Greg are two standup guys that jumped on board with zero hesitation. Cheers, Meatface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplummer Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Great work on getting this in gear meatface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Im interested again Jon...either in the clean-up itself or in a helping hand. Good of you to step up to the plate again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Okay folks, I heard back from the Conservation Authority today and we have confirmed Saturday September 7th as the date for the 'Jordan Harbour Garbage Derby 2013'. Now it's time to start securing sponsorship. I will keep you all posted Meatface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshowrot Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I hope I can make this one! Sucks that I missed the first. Love the work you put into this meatface! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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