Idea: fundraising ?

[pzkpfw]

Just had a thought, which may or may not be a crock of crap.

What if we tacked a fundraising thing onto the Bikeoi? The idea would be for each rider to bang a few dollars into a bucket.

I know that's a big ask for those coming from far away who already have to pay a lot for petrol and stuff, but it's "just a few dollars more".

The idea would be for the money to go to a worthy relevant cause. I was thinking Wellington Free Ambulance but that's a bit "local". Second thought was St Johns (maybe we'd make a point of how they treat sports players!).

The benefit would be things like:
1. Good press. Perhaps headlines like "Riders on peaceful protest raise $5,000 for {insert charity}".
2. If it's a relevant cause we show we don't mind paying a little something for ourselves; just not highway robbery.

I recognise downsides are things like adding yet another layer of organisation to an already complex undertaking.

Anyway, just wanted to get the idea out there...

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Just had a thought, which may or may not be a crock of crap.

What if we tacked a fundraising thing onto the Bikeoi? The idea would be for each rider to bang a few dollars into a bucket.

I know that's a big ask for those coming from far away who already have to pay a lot for petrol and stuff, but it's "just a few dollars more".

The idea would be for the money to go to a worthy relevant cause. I was thinking Wellington Free Ambulance but that's a bit "local". Second thought was St Johns (maybe we'd make a point of how they treat sports players!).

The benefit would be things like:
1. Good press. Perhaps headlines like "Riders on peaceful protest raise $5,000 for {insert charity}".
2. If it's a relevant cause we show we don't mind paying a little something for ourselves; just not highway robbery.

I recognise downsides are things like adding yet another layer of organisation to an already complex undertaking.

Anyway, just wanted to get the idea out there...

That is a great idea we could do it for Connor .

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1129445375

[Mully]

Good idea. And good publicity for the dirty bikers....

Donating the BRONZ at the moment would be the go - then they can buy newspaper space to win over more of the public.

[nothingflash]

Just had a thought, which may or may not be a crock of crap.

What if we tacked a fundraising thing onto the Bikeoi? The idea would be for each rider to bang a few dollars into a bucket.

I know that's a big ask for those coming from far away who already have to pay a lot for petrol and stuff, but it's "just a few dollars more".

The idea would be for the money to go to a worthy relevant cause. I was thinking Wellington Free Ambulance but that's a bit "local". Second thought was St Johns (maybe we'd make a point of how they treat sports players!).

The benefit would be things like:
1. Good press. Perhaps headlines like "Riders on peaceful protest raise $5,000 for {insert charity}".
2. If it's a relevant cause we show we don't mind paying a little something for ourselves; just not highway robbery.

I recognise downsides are things like adding yet another layer of organisation to an already complex undertaking.

Anyway, just wanted to get the idea out there...

Top idea...!

[Ms Piggy]

What if we tacked a fundraising thing onto the Bikeoi? The idea would be for each rider to bang a few dollars into a bucket.

Very good idea and something that has been discussed.

Another suggestion for a charity that has been made is approaching Wellington Free Ambulance and passing some buckets around for them.

If it's for the ride on the 17th Nov may I suggest we take our lead from BRONZ and direct ideas and suggestions to them?

[James Deuce]

That's a flipping grouse idea.

[Max Headroom]

How about auctioning Ixion's cardigan . . . . .

[James Deuce]

No, he'd just buy another 10 with the proceeds.

[sunhuntin]

Good idea. And good publicity for the dirty bikers....

Donating the BRONZ at the moment would be the go - then they can buy newspaper space to win over more of the public.

thats a good idea. i looked at the pricing for a full page black and white ad for the local feebie rag... $500 PLUS gst. i damn near died!

[martybabe]

. i damn near died!

Don't you dare die just like that, drag it out and get some money out of blood sucking ACC.

Bloody good idea BTW pzkpfw.

[StoneY]

There is already a plan to have a collection for the Wellington Free Ambulance, but we wanted it to look 'spontaneous' so as not to take attention away from the ACC levy's

[pzkpfw]

Spontaneous is good, but I for one almost never carry cash.

Might pay to have at least a little "publicity" for the collection...