Ok Gang, Need Your Help With Ideas For a Charity Drive

[Easy 6]

It turns out that our very own Haywire used to be a semi-pro bullrider, and at his ancient age of 45 he is looking to ride one more monster next spring for charity... and recapture some of the old glory for himself, before he's too old to do it anymore

He has asked me for help, but the truth is I have NO experience with this kinda thing whatsoever... closest I ever got was donating $50 to SOC

Really needing help with this, and in fact would prefer to pass off the heavy lifting due to my inexperience

But the basic idea is to have the board donate whatever they can, and then donate 100% of the proceeds to charity

Haywire will provide training videos as he prepares over the winter, and then live stream the actual bull ride this coming spring

The biggest question is which charity, it could be anything from Wounded Warriors in honor of Randall Flagg, to something like the Make-A-Wish foundation

We want the board to decide that question, but beyond that would ANYONE like to help tackle this project?... because, again, I have no clue at all

[HayWire]

I'm pulling the plug on this..

Thanks to those who said a few positive things.

Thanks,
Michael

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by HayWire

I'm pulling the plug on this..

Thanks to those who said a few positive things.

Thanks,
Michael

Uuuh, why?

If CP doesn't want to be "officially" involved, whatevs... we can still promote it here

[HayWire]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

Uuuh, why?

If CP doesn't want to be "officially" involved, whatevs... we can still promote it here

No biggie.

Didn't realize how hard it was to give money away

Not just CP...I couldn't find any interest..

Went to the arena this morning.

Talked to her and she said it would be a big undertaking.

I agreed. Asked if I could lend a hand for the day.

She said sure. Put me with a farm hand hand taking out trash etc.

Only catch....he's deaf......

Awesome idea....for whatever reason...my son has been learning sign language. Went and got him out of school.

Cleaned out some stalls with him and walked around the arena.

Talked to her Some more about raising money.
She mentioned a rodeo this weekend

Rodeo coming Saturday and I said we'd come help

Free of charge. Charity. Free help. Just want to be a good person.


The catch and why I'm cranky?

I have to pay to work

Not much but **** damn shit ass pussy.

I can't get any interest about raising money and I'm being asked to pay to donate to volunteer?


I'm going to make a donation to wounded warriors in mine and E6s name and call it good.

Maybe Sponge was right. Just be skeptical.

End rant.

Sorry all,
Michael

[HayWire]

And before we put this to rest....

A big thank you to E6

I've bugged him with ideas for the last month.

We actually talk in person. The guy is amazing.

He has a thing for my penis but to each their own.


Everyone else....ever seen someone helping the old lady across the street? We really do exist. You just don't ever see us from the road

[Bearcat]

Sorry, but this thread is a bit mind boggling.

You guys asked for help and it's almost like you're actively trying to sabotage yourselves despite how many suggestions received, direct responses offering help, step by step directions.

I mean, Bugeater setup a Paypal thing and raised something like 2 grand in a matter of a weekend... this place is amazing when it comes to taking care of their own.

All you've needed to do is figure out how to collect money (and not even set it up) and then tell your story... hell, I even received a rep after offering help that literally said "no, you didn't help".

WTF.

Guess I'm completely missing something or you guys have hit several more road blocks that haven't been mentioned here or that I missed, and the rodeo thing sounds frustrating.... but, unless you're completely out of a place to do this at with zero other options, I guess my one last suggestion would be to read through this thread again, compile notes of all the suggestions and offers for help, then tell us what you've decided (naming the event, a form of donation, etc.), and what you need.


I'm not trying to be a dick... multiple people are on hold to setup a PayPal or whatever if AC couldn't assist or whatever, but there are to-dos prior to that which no one else should do (naming the event, telling your story, etc.). After that, there's seriously very little to do from a CP perspective and I'm sure plenty of suggestions on how videos to upload and what not.

It just seems like the vibe from you two is throwing up your hands at a completely unhelpful CP, when that couldn't be further from the truth.

[Easy 6]

Just stop with the preaching and scolding, Bearcat

Michael has been on fire putting something ultra legit and positive together, and its still going to happen... just hitting the reset button for a sec, plenty of time left

[Bearcat]

smh... good luck, guys.

[HayWire]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Sorry, but this thread is a bit mind boggling.

You guys asked for help and it's almost like you're actively trying to sabotage yourselves despite how many suggestions received, direct responses offering help, step by step directions.

I mean, Bugeater setup a Paypal thing and raised something like 2 grand in a matter of a weekend... this place is amazing when it comes to taking care of their own.

All you've needed to do is figure out how to collect money (and not even set it up) and then tell your story... hell, I even received a rep after offering help that literally said "no, you didn't help".

WTF.

Guess I'm completely missing something or you guys have hit several more road blocks that haven't been mentioned here or that I missed, and the rodeo thing sounds frustrating.... but, unless you're completely out of a place to do this at with zero other options, I guess my one last suggestion would be to read through this thread again, compile notes of all the suggestions and offers for help, then tell us what you've decided (naming the event, a form of donation, etc.), and what you need.


I'm not trying to be a dick... multiple people are on hold to setup a PayPal or whatever if AC couldn't assist or whatever, but there are to-dos prior to that which no one else should do (naming the event, telling your story, etc.). After that, there's seriously very little to do from a CP perspective and I'm sure plenty of suggestions on how videos to upload and what not.

It just seems like the vibe from you two is throwing up your hands at a completely unhelpful CP, when that couldn't be further from the truth.

All good.

Never meant for it to get to this point.

Yeah, sure...people have thrown ideas.

Not to be a dick.... already done that.

I was wanting CP to be involved somehow.

Went from a funny thing to a complete cluster duck.

I can understand how it looks from your point but it was never intended to be that way.

I seriously just wanted to raise some money for a charity.

I've been to on the phone with contractors, went places, etc.

There was never Ill intent.

Also, not to be a dick...I've sent you PMs and AC as well.

Nuke this shit......my wife told me something will happen just not this.


Everything is good.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by HayWire

All good.

Never meant for it to get to this point.

Yeah, sure...people have thrown ideas.

Not to be a dick.... already done that.

I was wanting CP to be involved somehow.

Went from a funny thing to a complete cluster duck.

I can understand how it looks from your point but it was never intended to be that way.

I seriously just wanted to raise some money for a charity.

I've been to on the phone with contractors, went places, etc.

There was never Ill intent.

Also, not to be a dick...I've sent you PMs and AC as well.

Nuke this shit......my wife told me something will happen just not this.


Everything is good.

I never received PMs from you and I'm way under the limit, so not sure what happened there.

Good luck. I'm sure something will work out.

[Kman34]

I haven't looked all though this thread so excuse me for a dumb question but why can't you just enter a bullriding event thats scheduled somewhere?? Then you can just donate what we give after the ride..