Well the Launch is over and now it is time to start on all our other "stuff".
Good news first - we are very happy to welcome Dulwich IGA as a supporter. Unfortunately they do not have a web site so I cannot link you to it, but their address is 7 Stuart Road, Dulwich. IGA is short for Independent Grocers of Australia. Peter has committed to providing us with water and various other items for our rides in both SA and the main ride. Thank you.
Our next event proposed is a Business Lunch in late August/September. The theme will be "Investing in Todays Climate" and we plan to have guest speakers from the Real Estate, Financial Planning and Lending/Mortgage sectors. Should be a very interesting lunch!
Our first Trial Ride will hopefully be to the Barossa Valley on September 13th. Still have to line it up with the local Make-A-Wish Australia Branch but I am sure they will do something to help us out. Will probably also contact cycling clubs in the Barossa and see if any riders want to join in for part of the ride.
We are also happy to welcome the newest member of our Support Crew, James. This wonderful man has agreed to drive our motorhome, cook all our meals and be nice to all of us! Welcome aboard James - we appreciate your commitment!
We are always looking for new sponsors and those who confirm their support in the next few weeks will have their logos displayed on our new cycling gear. We are planning to have an outfit designed for the Trial Rides, with a separate and more complete outfit ready for the Main Ride next October. Ray from Get Marketing has cheerfully agreed to design them! Thanks Ray! Now I need someone to actually make them - at no charge of course! Will keep you updated on that area of support.
Remember to listen to Coast FM on Thursday this week, 31st July at 4.20pm. Ashley and I will be interviewed by Allan Baird on his "drive" show. 88.7 on your FM dial,
Catch you soon.....
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Wow .... thank you everyone.
What a night. So many people to thank .... too many to name in case I miss someone out! You know who you are and please know that we appreciate your help enormously.
We expected around 100 guests and I think we came very close. Our aim was to Launch the Big Wish Bike Ride, help people understand what we are doing and why, seek committment from sponsors and raise awareness for Make-A-Wish Australia. Based on those objectives - it was a huge success.
And - we even made some money on the side .... just over $4000 in fact. Not too bad for a starter.
I am not the best photographer and when I finally remembered to take a fews shots, people kept on moving (definitely not my hand shaking at all...) so I have uploaded just a few pics to give you a bit of an idea of what the night looked like. I must say - the Eagles Footy Club was a fantastic venue - and the food - delicious, a good variety and plenty of it! I think guests well and truly got their moneys worth. We will certainly hold another event there in the future!
Will try to work out the video uploading later this weekend - #3 son was in charge of that area so we should get some good footage.
Off to watch the footy now - catch you later......
We expected around 100 guests and I think we came very close. Our aim was to Launch the Big Wish Bike Ride, help people understand what we are doing and why, seek committment from sponsors and raise awareness for Make-A-Wish Australia. Based on those objectives - it was a huge success.
And - we even made some money on the side .... just over $4000 in fact. Not too bad for a starter.
I am not the best photographer and when I finally remembered to take a fews shots, people kept on moving (definitely not my hand shaking at all...) so I have uploaded just a few pics to give you a bit of an idea of what the night looked like. I must say - the Eagles Footy Club was a fantastic venue - and the food - delicious, a good variety and plenty of it! I think guests well and truly got their moneys worth. We will certainly hold another event there in the future!
Will try to work out the video uploading later this weekend - #3 son was in charge of that area so we should get some good footage.
Off to watch the footy now - catch you later......
Friday, July 25, 2008
This is it!
Everything is organised and it is now only a matter of hours until our Launch begins.
Am taking my camera with me so will hopefully be able to put up some pictures and a video tomorrow. Be patient as I will be learning how to do the video!
Thank you to everyone who has helped us get to this stage ..... now for a complete list of the major auction items.
We have:
2 pieces of artwork - one by Stefan Maguran and one by Bernice Addison.
1 cricket bat signed by Darren Lehmann
General admission passes to the 2009 Clipsal 500
Gold Reserved Grandstand seating to the 2009 Clipsal 500
A Port Adelaide Power guernsey - framed and signed by the 2008 team
An AFL Heritage guernsey - framed and signed by the Dream Team Coach, Mark Williams, and Dream Team Captain, Andrew McLeod.
Obviously we are fundraising so there will be other things like raffles and a secret bid item!
Our drink bottles will be available for anyone who donates $10 or more and above all - we will be having fun!
Better go .... need to put on a face and a shirt and get myself down to the venue.
Catch you tomorrow.......
Am taking my camera with me so will hopefully be able to put up some pictures and a video tomorrow. Be patient as I will be learning how to do the video!
Thank you to everyone who has helped us get to this stage ..... now for a complete list of the major auction items.
We have:
2 pieces of artwork - one by Stefan Maguran and one by Bernice Addison.
1 cricket bat signed by Darren Lehmann
General admission passes to the 2009 Clipsal 500
Gold Reserved Grandstand seating to the 2009 Clipsal 500
A Port Adelaide Power guernsey - framed and signed by the 2008 team
An AFL Heritage guernsey - framed and signed by the Dream Team Coach, Mark Williams, and Dream Team Captain, Andrew McLeod.
Obviously we are fundraising so there will be other things like raffles and a secret bid item!
Our drink bottles will be available for anyone who donates $10 or more and above all - we will be having fun!
Better go .... need to put on a face and a shirt and get myself down to the venue.
Catch you tomorrow.......
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Official Launch
Just a reminder .....
The Official Launch of the 2009 Big Wish Bike Ride will be held on Friday 25th July, 2008 in the Champs Function Room at the Woodville West Torrens Football Club, from 7pm to 10pm. Finger food and entertainment included in the ticket price of $20 per person. Drinks available to purchase from the Bar. Auctions, raffles and much fundraising on the night so please bring extra cash with you. Purchase tickets from Ashley or Richard if you know them, or me - Margaret - on 0412 104 751 or email margaret@jgg.com.au
The Official Launch of the 2009 Big Wish Bike Ride will be held on Friday 25th July, 2008 in the Champs Function Room at the Woodville West Torrens Football Club, from 7pm to 10pm. Finger food and entertainment included in the ticket price of $20 per person. Drinks available to purchase from the Bar. Auctions, raffles and much fundraising on the night so please bring extra cash with you. Purchase tickets from Ashley or Richard if you know them, or me - Margaret - on 0412 104 751 or email margaret@jgg.com.au
One day to go .....
Only one more day until our Launch ..... everything is in place and now we just need to get underway.
Met with Marcia at the Eagles venue yesterday - very helpful in all areas.
As we have a number of family supporters attending, we have now included a price for children under 12 years who are coming along with their parents. $10 will get the kids a "special" table where they will have their own food platters and soft drinks provided. Thank you very much to the Eagles for accommodating us in this way.
I would like to just add a special thank you to supporters Crumpler and Fruit Only for also donating goods for the Launch.
Have you looked at the range of Crumpler bags? Amazing ... I will be visiting their Adelaide store next week looking for a computer bag for my lap top. I want something just a bit more feminine than what my husband thinks I should have!
Fruit Only are associated with Roses Only .... but if you want something a bit more nutritious than flowers (for a guy maybe), then Fruit Only have the gift for you. Check them out - they deliver Australia wide!
We are also looking at other events to raise funds before we leave on the bike ride. So far we have planned a quiz night in May 2009, a Gala Dinner on 20th March 2009 and a Fashion Parade - date to be confirmed. The Cyclethon we are hoping to have in late November this year but are still awaiting a reply from the SuperDrome. Hopefully we will also be able to book a few BBQ nights at the Lion over the summer months - I better get organised before they are all booked o
ut!
We will also have some "trial" rides throughout South Australia visiting various Make A Wish Branches. Once again those dates are still being organised.
So much to do and only 14 months to do it in!!!! I am not starting to panic .. I am just getting my head around it all.
Did I tell you we have our own drink bottles now too? We are planning to give them to people who donate at least $10 to the Big Wish Bike Ride. Thanks to Ashleys brother for arranging them for us.
Must go - need to collect our special Launch polo tops from Ray at Get Marketing - another of our wonderful supporters!
Catch you soon.
Met with Marcia at the Eagles venue yesterday - very helpful in all areas.
As we have a number of family supporters attending, we have now included a price for children under 12 years who are coming along with their parents. $10 will get the kids a "special" table where they will have their own food platters and soft drinks provided. Thank you very much to the Eagles for accommodating us in this way.
I would like to just add a special thank you to supporters Crumpler and Fruit Only for also donating goods for the Launch.
Have you looked at the range of Crumpler bags? Amazing ... I will be visiting their Adelaide store next week looking for a computer bag for my lap top. I want something just a bit more feminine than what my husband thinks I should have!
Fruit Only are associated with Roses Only .... but if you want something a bit more nutritious than flowers (for a guy maybe), then Fruit Only have the gift for you. Check them out - they deliver Australia wide!
We are also looking at other events to raise funds before we leave on the bike ride. So far we have planned a quiz night in May 2009, a Gala Dinner on 20th March 2009 and a Fashion Parade - date to be confirmed. The Cyclethon we are hoping to have in late November this year but are still awaiting a reply from the SuperDrome. Hopefully we will also be able to book a few BBQ nights at the Lion over the summer months - I better get organised before they are all booked o
ut!We will also have some "trial" rides throughout South Australia visiting various Make A Wish Branches. Once again those dates are still being organised.
So much to do and only 14 months to do it in!!!! I am not starting to panic .. I am just getting my head around it all.
Did I tell you we have our own drink bottles now too? We are planning to give them to people who donate at least $10 to the Big Wish Bike Ride. Thanks to Ashleys brother for arranging them for us.
Must go - need to collect our special Launch polo tops from Ray at Get Marketing - another of our wonderful supporters!
Catch you soon.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Latest Auction Item update
So I have already told you about the AFL Heritage Jumper, and the artwork we have for sale in our Auction on Friday night.
Now for all you "revheads" - we have 3 sets of tickets to the 2009 Clipsal 500. Two sets are for 2 x 4 day general admission passes and the third set is for 4 x 4 day entry and Gold Reserved Grandstand Seating!
So in total - we have 8 auction items up for grabs. If you want the complete list just drop me an email (margaret@jgg.com.au) and I will send it out. You can still bid on the items even if you cannot attend the Launch, as long as you let us know your name, contact details and maximum bid. We will do the rest on the night for you!
I would love to attach the list as a pdf but have no idea how to do that yet. Advice would be welcome......
Now for all you "revheads" - we have 3 sets of tickets to the 2009 Clipsal 500. Two sets are for 2 x 4 day general admission passes and the third set is for 4 x 4 day entry and Gold Reserved Grandstand Seating!
So in total - we have 8 auction items up for grabs. If you want the complete list just drop me an email (margaret@jgg.com.au) and I will send it out. You can still bid on the items even if you cannot attend the Launch, as long as you let us know your name, contact details and maximum bid. We will do the rest on the night for you!
I would love to attach the list as a pdf but have no idea how to do that yet. Advice would be welcome......
Launch auction
The Launch is getting closer ... only a few days to go now. Thank you to Mr JABA for his efforts with the Powerpoint presentation - beautiful piece of work!
Another of our auction items on the night is a painting by emerging artist Stefan Maguran. It is valued at $1300 and a similar piece of his artwork sold for more than that recently. Titled "Wind in the Mountains", the painting measures 90 x 90 cm and is mixed media on canvas.
Remember, if you cannot attend on the night and want to bid on any of the items, just send me an email with your maximum bid and we will organise someone to bid on your behalf.
Just going through our route yesterday and planning our accomodation stops - we are in for quite a ride! Hopefully there will be some whales on view when we hit the Nullarbor - from all accounts they put on quite a spectacular display. I cannot believe the guys are riding almost 4000 kms in 23 days! Glad I will be in the car .... catch you soon. Cheers.
Another of our auction items on the night is a painting by emerging artist Stefan Maguran. It is valued at $1300 and a similar piece of his artwork sold for more than that recently. Titled "Wind in the Mountains", the painting measures 90 x 90 cm and is mixed media on canvas.Remember, if you cannot attend on the night and want to bid on any of the items, just send me an email with your maximum bid and we will organise someone to bid on your behalf.
Just going through our route yesterday and planning our accomodation stops - we are in for quite a ride! Hopefully there will be some whales on view when we hit the Nullarbor - from all accounts they put on quite a spectacular display. I cannot believe the guys are riding almost 4000 kms in 23 days! Glad I will be in the car .... catch you soon. Cheers.
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