meatface Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Well, I got confirmation today. The Carpenters Union Local 18 is giving $300 to help with the event. The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority may also have some prizes, should have confirmation on that soon. The meeting went well with the NPCA today, they are going to help out with alot of things. The one problem I'm up against now is that they are suggesting I move the date to Sept. 15th. This would coincide with a national waterfront cleanup and may qualify us for some funding. Problem is I don't want to upset anyone that is able to make is for the 8th and has already committed, but can't do the 15th. Stay tuned, final decision has to come within the next day or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE OF THE DERBY HAS CHANGED TO SEPTEMBER 15TH 2012** ANYONE THAT HAS ALREADY COMMITTED ON THE ATTENDANCE THREAD PLEASE CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE AND CHANGE AS NECESSARY SO THAT I HAVE CORRECT NUMBERS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarkoos Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 im 90% sure i can come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Just met with the owner of Outdoors Oriented in St.Catharines. They are our newest confirmed sponsor for the event! He is going to put together a prize package and link to the event page on facebook He may also be sending email to his entire mailing list for this event. Word is getting out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 A friend of mine who belongs to the Niagara Bassmaster has just announced on the Garbage Derby facebook page that the Niagara Bassmasters are donating a prize for the Derby! Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFishBass Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 WOW that is great stuff... its all coming together.... great work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Now Cliff has just let me know that Saugeen Custom Rods and Fly Tying is donating a custom built 8 foot one piece rainshadow bass rod with art work valued at $ 250 dollars! Thanks Cliff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 This is awesome Jon....your doing a great job at organizing this. Thanks to those people sponsoring this as well...good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cplummer Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Jon makes pickin garbage fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 We are now registered as a part of the 'Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup' http://shorelinecleanup.ca/en/cleanup/event/fall2012/jordan-harbour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'm now starting a blog for this event. It can be found here http://garbagederby.blogspot.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshowrot Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Found our derby on the Great canadian shoreline cleanup website http://shorelinecleanup.ca/en/cleanup/event/fall2012/jordan-harbour awesome:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason15 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I would love to come but can't make the new date I will be gone that weekend for the eagles home opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidp16 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Picked up some sponsorship today. Got the $300 cheque and $65 worth of gift cards from Dean's No Frills in Beamsville. The gift cards will buy supplies for the BBQ and any excess will go toward prizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 HOLY CRAP!!! Just got an email from Outdoors Oriented, and they have put together their prize package. I don't want to spoil the surprise of it all, but I must say that I wish I could win some of these prizes. Total retail value of their extreme generosity would be over $400!!! Our story should be out in the paper next week and they are going to send someone down for a follow up story on the day of the event. This is our time to shine as environmental stewards. Thanks so much to all that have been participating and going the extra mile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshowrot Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Wow I can not wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dax Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'm hoping to have something from the Hamilton Chapter of Muskies Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Andrews Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 So how are you going to weigh the car parts etc? What if someone brings a boat load from the backwaters? Personally I don't need to win anything. I think it's a great deal. Where do we park? Looks like you may get a crowd so you may want to talk to the Beacon about parking. They can call it a donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 So how are you going to weigh the car parts etc? What if someone brings a boat load from the backwaters? Personally I don't need to win anything. I think it's a great deal. Where do we park? Looks like you may get a crowd so you may want to talk to the Beacon about parking. They can call it a donation There is plenty of parking at the conservation area. Heavy items like car tires will be a separate category, well at least that is the idea. We will have to see how many prizes we have and 'tinker' with the prize distribution. We are also playing with the idea of making the prizes go by raffle, or a combination of raffle and weight categories. I'm honestly more worried about making sure that the kids all get something, but that may not be possible. If we don't have enough people show up with canoes then we may have to improvise and get people to drive back around to the beacon. Unfortunately this derby is a 'pilot' project so there may be some bumps and bruises getting through all the logistics. If you are not worried about winning anything then maybe you'd just like to come down and help out on the 'administrative' side of things. We're going to need some people to be 'marshalls', and some to work the prize table, BBQ etc. If you are interested in helping out that way shoot me a PM and I'll send you my number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Well we made the news. Our article is up on the Niagara this Week website http://www.niagarathisweek.com/community/article/1493225--ambassadors-of-the-outdoors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyy33 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I would love to help out with this but i'm up north that weekend, next one for sure, Good job guys!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogaloo Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I would like to make it out to this event. I hope to be out of my sling by then (collar bone and rib fractures....bit the dust off my Harley) Is there an entry fee?? I can donate a new Rapala Nitro entry level rod and reel.....................Boog (Daniel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatface Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I would like to make it out to this event. I hope to be out of my sling by then (collar bone and rib fractures....bit the dust off my Harley) Is there an entry fee?? I can donate a new Rapala Nitro entry level rod and reel.....................Boog (Daniel) No entrance fee. A donation would be welcomed and greatly appreciated. PM me with details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry b Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Stupid question but what's the address where we meet?not sure wher this conservation area is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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