stlhondas.com, meet/fundraiser to benefit japan!

Edison Carasio · Post by **Edison Carasio** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:13 am

We should do this before May, when the weather is still in the 70's or something.

Post by **stolle** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:17 am

waiting to here back from a place that can provide food and a large parking area. im not getting my hopes up though, we shall see.

SlowOne.5 · Post by **SlowOne.5** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:01 am

stolle;259774 wrote:i dont like the idea of making people pay to park just cause, i dont want them to feel like they have to give something. yes there is still a pay pal link at the top of the page. im thinking of getting a food truck it will simplify things and they may give us some kind of break since the event is for a good cause. you can pm me about the reps, im curious.

thanks!

Cash IMO is better, but why don't you divvy it up? Required is a cash donation OR let's say 5 canned goods to donation. Canned goods are obviously cheaper than a donation. Hell, I'm willing for both. That way Red Cross can utilize the donations how they see fit.

Obviously not everyone will donate, that's a given. But give the option for others who are willing/able/want to help.

Clothing is also a good idea. I know my roommate's store is donating 100% of their online sales to Japan, but anything can help.

tscastello · Post by **tscastello** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:09 pm

stolle;259781 wrote:waiting to here back from a place that can provide food and a large parking area. im not getting my hopes up though, we shall see.

Depending on when you wanted to do this I could get the parking area at the Mall for it. I'll be with Jim tonight I can bring it up to him again and see what he thinks. He will probably want a date though on when you want to hold the event.
One thing I do know is there will be more then enough room there inside the garage or in the front lot either way I don't see it being a problem at all.
Food however will probably have to be on someone else but I can probably get the location on lock.

Post by **stolle** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:17 pm

tscastello;259822 wrote:Depending on when you wanted to do this I could get the parking area at the Mall for it. I'll be with Jim tonight I can bring it up to him again and see what he thinks. He will probably want a date though on when you want to hold the event.
One thing I do know is there will be more then enough room there inside the garage or in the front lot either way I don't see it being a problem at all.
Food however will probably have to be on someone else but I can probably get the location on lock.

sweet man, see what you can do!

thanks!

where is the location at exactly?

tscastello · Post by **tscastello** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:21 pm

stolle;259823 wrote:sweet man, see what you can do!

thanks!

where is the location at exactly?

Crestwood Mall on Watson Rd I don't know an exact address off hand.

Aramas · Post by **Aramas** » Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:40 am

I'm definitely in for this.

Crestwood doesn't sound too bad. It's practically a dead mall, so in a sense, this meet/event can help bring some attention back. That and it's not that far from me XD

Maybe see if we can talk to some dealerships and see if they might want to help out? Ideally, talk to them to see if they can help provide something such as merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, caps, etc.) or coupons for OEM parts and/or accessories or something. Would work in their favor a bit since they get to advertise, attract some business, and whether they really intend to or not, help the cause. Just a thought at least. Might even help promote the event to a wider audience if we want to reach out as far as people that aren't really car enthusiasts.

A fall-back on the dealerships would probably be some local shops in general like body shops, detailers, mom & pop shops, etc. Who knows, maybe see if we can get something going like on-site dyno runs (assuming funds permit it/there's someone in the STL that has a mobile dyno).

And if this is going to be as big as I think it sounds, a chance to let local, indie bands/DJs/etc. show off and provide music? Ideally, we find people that wouldn't mind doing it for free, but considering real world business, might have to ask around and see how much we would need to raise to hire them for the event.

I have a feeling most of these thoughts might get chucked out, but hope to at least inspire some other thoughts that might help make this event a blast for everyone while drawing in more interests to help with the fundraising.

colten · Post by **colten** » Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:19 pm

I'd be down to cruise to a meet. Count me in as long as the weather is nice..

Post by **stolle** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:09 am

the place i was thinking of having this is looking kind of promising, if anything we can get a bunch of food wholesale, so it would cost next to nothing, may even get some free food. i have to write them a formal letter, im not gonna drop names yet, they are located fairly close to soulard have a LARGE parking lot and can make and serve the food. more details are coming...

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 3:10 am

stolle;259967 wrote:the place i was thinking of having this is looking kind of promising, if anything we can get a bunch of food wholesale, so it would cost next to nothing, may even get some free food. i have to write them a formal letter, im not gonna drop names yet, they are located fairly close to soulard have a LARGE parking lot and can make and serve the food. more details are coming...

Busch Stadium??