The Winner of the 2007 Toys 4 Tots Charity Drive Is!

[BlackMetal]

$12k towards a good holiday for kids is awesome. Congrats to the winner.

[BandAid]

Bet we can double that 12k next yr....how awesome would that be..

[DCVING 6]

I've had the pleasure of talking to Glenn and meeting him once (when he bought my white T ) and I have to say, the car couldn't have gone to a nicer guy! Defiantly a Buick enthusiast!

[281cammer]

Congrats TurboG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scot w.]

Congrats TurboG! Hope you enjoy and hold onto this car, it's special to ALOT of people.

[vicious6]

Congrads Glenn. You are a lucky man!

Thanks Brian, one heck of a job to everyone involved. You are a great bunch!

Merry CHRISTmas to all and a happy new year!

JW

[nordy racer]

congrats man.... A big thank you to Brian and all the vendors who stepped up for this project...

[Dean]

I'm feeling a bit empty, here. Only $12k with 3000+ entries?

Apparently some folks kinda missed the spirit of this thing. It is a fund raiser for the less fortunate. This was an opportunity to give with a long shot of being rewarded for your generosity, not to reap benefits for nothing. I KNOW many folks donated more than $5 per, which means many more skimmed. At least 700 times. Friggin' takers. Took a good thing and F'ed it up.

I would be AMAZED if this was to be done again, but if by some weird circumstance it does, I'll pledge right now to double my donation. IMO, next time, make it a raffle. I would be happy to help with the administration of that.

Mods and Brian and everyone who donated $ or parts or time, I say good job. It was an honorable thing you did.

To everyone who didn't...


Sorry for the dark cloud, but this kinda stuff really gets to me.

[Dean]

Originally Posted by Dean

I would be AMAZED if this was to be done again.

Actually, I wouldn't be amazed. These seem like stand up folks who would do it again anyhow. $12k is good, I just expected more.

[Kip]

Glen, I bet you can guess what I am going to expect you to drive when you come up to see me next? You are one lucky man.
Take care, Kip

[87natl]

Originally Posted by Dean

I'm feeling a bit empty, here. Only $12k with 3000+ entries?

Apparently some folks kinda missed the spirit of this thing. It is a fund raiser for the less fortunate. This was an opportunity to give with a long shot of being rewarded for your generosity, not to reap benefits for nothing. I KNOW many folks donated more than $5 per, which means many more skimmed. At least 700 times. Friggin' takers. Took a good thing and F'ed it up.

I would be AMAZED if this was to be done again, but if by some weird circumstance it does, I'll pledge right now to double my donation. IMO, next time, make it a raffle. I would be happy to help with the administration of that.

Mods and Brian and everyone who donated $ or parts or time, I say good job. It was an honorable thing you did.

To everyone who didn't...


Sorry for the dark cloud, but this kinda stuff really gets to me.

I think we could do better, too, and I think we WILL next year. Get the word out earlier next year, and some word of mouth about this year's success, I'll be shocked if we don't double the take next time. For those who posted but didn't donate, let your conscience be your guide. I hope you feel like pond scum. How can you not want to be part of a project lke this?!?!?!?! Just think about the unfortunate kids that wil receive a gift this year because YOU donated to a good cause. I know I am going to increase my donation next year , too. For the most part, I am proud of this community. We can do better, myself included, but great job to all that participated! Especially you, Brian, you should be feelin really good right now, man.

[kenny]

Three posts late... damnit.

Congrats man, enjoy it.

[360chris]

Congrats turbo G!

_C

[Evans Ward]

And a VERY Merry Christmas to Turbo G!!

[SGRIM]

Originally Posted by Dean

I'm feeling a bit empty, here. Only $12k with 3000+ entries?

Apparently some folks kinda missed the spirit of this thing. It is a fund raiser for the less fortunate. This was an opportunity to give with a long shot of being rewarded for your generosity, not to reap benefits for nothing. I KNOW many folks donated more than $5 per, which means many more skimmed. At least 700 times. Friggin' takers. Took a good thing and F'ed it up.

I would be AMAZED if this was to be done again, but if by some weird circumstance it does, I'll pledge right now to double my donation. IMO, next time, make it a raffle. I would be happy to help with the administration of that.

Mods and Brian and everyone who donated $ or parts or time, I say good job. It was an honorable thing you did.

To everyone who didn't...


Sorry for the dark cloud, but this kinda stuff really gets to me.

I would like for everyone to know EXACTLY how this came about. Back in Sept. I told Brian no other vendors had mentioned doing another giveaway. He said let me think on it a couple of days.... I was trying to keep our giveaway's going. We have basically had a giveaway EVERY MONTH THIS YEAR! Mark H, Mike L., and a few others donated some great giveaway products. All of them did it to give back to the community. No special treatment from admin no cut on rates etc..... Just giving back!

Anyway a couple of days later Brian comes to see me and says "I got it."
I looked at him like He said "A CAR" For a minute I thought he was crazy or joking He said he was dead serious. "I want to give back to the guys, we had a tough year with the move and I want to do something outrageous to say THANKS!" So we decided to iron out some details before posting it and we were talking in the shop one day and a guy said "why don't you charge people $xx amount of dollars to register?" It was hilarious me and Brian at the same time busted out laughing and said NO WAY not going there, it is to give back to the guys (the TR community) not for the money that is a totally different thing.

Well it hit me right then, I said lets "ASK" for donations and donate ALL THE MONEY to Toys 4 Tots! Around this time of year that is the best charity IMO, you know the money goes to where it supposed too! I said I will ask all the other vendors to donate parts and maybe everyone will come together and we can donate a big sum to Toys 4 Tots!

The reason for asking for donations from registers was 2 fold. First, it was to give back to the TR community and requiring a donation would kinda of defeat the small purpose. The big purpose was of course for the Kids! The second reason was Legal issues. If you require money for an entry it is considered a "raffle" then each state has different rules and regulations. We didn't want any legal issues so this was the best way to do it. I figured everyone would donate that posted but.... Again I wanted it to be a giveaway, so donating was an option! I rest easy at night, I donated lots to this and I couldn't even enter

Far as doing it again, I think we probably will. It will be easier the 2nd time around and plus we will start it earlier. Hopefully we can get even more vendors involved and members too, as members donated a lot of parts too!

It is all for the Kids and showing what a Community such as ours can do when we come together. I can't wait to send that certified check to the Toys 4 Tots foundation. I will be proud to say I am part of the TurboBuick community when they get it!


Merry Christams everyone and thanks again to all, I just can't say it enough!

[gn4u2c]

Now lets see how big Glen is here. I challenge you to get this all written up and in some car mags. Keep the car and enjoy it for 1 year. on the anniversary raffel the car or sell it on forum in a auction style listing. You could keep ..... lets say the amount you paid in insurance for it , taxes, and money invested on repairs, so maybe 500 insurance, 500 taxes, 1,000 in repairs. whatever it sells for 5,000 - 10,000 - 20,000 whatever. you take your money out and give the rest back for the kids next year. Hey you get a free car for a year that way...... just a challenge

[gs462]

Awesome cause guys, it great that you raised 12k BUT I for one know I donated EACH AND EVERYTIME I entered, Im also know then winner donated each and everytime cuz he's a friend. next year I think the winning post should be picked and if that person did not donate on that day they dont get the car, this is for CHARITY guys. 5 bux isnt much to pay everytime you enter. this way its still asking for donations, to avoid legal issues. CMON guys it for kids, Buck up here.

[TR Custom Parts]

Just hope Brian got to sleep in this morning.