Free beer/Support our troops

[Tinelement]

Hey guys,

So I know I'm fairly new here and my first post didn't fair well! I really like this site and buy and sell a lot on here and enjoy all the threads and info. So.... I am having my two yr anniversary for my business on Saturday Oct. 1st and am looking for some help!

I don't know how many of you are familiar with the Loveland area but that is where I am located. I would like to set up a fund raiser for troops or families of troops at my open house. I am looking for credible groups to donate to! I need input! I know there are many out there and this is short notice.

I'll put up a total of $500. If you are a member of this forum and bring me a copy of this post and donate 'X' amount of dollars, I will match all donations up to $500! Anything above and beyond goes to the fund! Please don't exploit this as I am a small shop and like all of us live paycheck to paycheck and just trying to do my part!!

I would love to set up donations as far as raffles, but I'm not sure how many people will be there! Had about 100 show up last yr for our 1 yr.

I do custom sheet metal work and coach build cars, a hand made aluminum Porsche we built will be on display. So if you got a car, bring it out one last time before the snow!!

And yes the title is real, Free beer!!

I'm not offering a lot but but every little bit helps!

Contact me here on PM or my website is www.tinelement.com

Thanks guys.
-Neal

Edit
once we land on a donation fund I will post it on my website!

[Byte Stryke]

I Just sold Little Bytes baby Car seat.

If you'll do wounded Warrior Project, I Will donate $20


http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

[Tinelement]

I'll fund that. Anyone specific I need to contact? Want to set it up legit so all funds get there!!

[Byte Stryke]

I'll fund that. Anyone specific I need to contact? Want to set it up legit so all funds get there!!

https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=66&campaignSource=WEBSITE

[Tinelement]

I just emailed them about the event. Thanks for the info! I'll keep the posted posted!

[SouthPaw]

Sounds like it should be a good time. Congrats on 2 years in the business!

[Bailey Guns]

Wounded Warrior would've been my first suggestion, too. Sounds like a great idea.

[Ronin13]

Oh I could chime in and rattle off all day!
Wounded Warrior Project
Disabled Veterans of America
The Order of the Purple Heart
And my favorite (since I've been a member here the longest):
IAVA- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.

But Wounded Warrior Project is a good one since they have the most public recognition. I was thinking of doing a "celebrity bartender" deal at the Woodcellar up here in Evergreen and donating all the proceeds (tips) to WWP.

[Blowby]

Sounds like a good reason to bring the truck out and see the work you do. I should be able to make it. [Beer]

[Byte Stryke]

If wounded warrior didn't go, there are a TON of other charities and NFPs out there


a short list from www.charitynavigator.org (http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=531)

Fisher House Foundation
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust
Armed Services YMCA
Homes for Our Troops
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
National Military Family Association
The Navy SEAL Foundation
Army Emergency Relief
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
Special Operations Warrior Foundation
Mercy Medical Airlift
Operation Homefront
USO
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children
American Red Cross
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Wounded Warrior Project
Air Force Aid Society
Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Blinded Veterans Association
Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation
Paralyzed Veterans of America
New England Center for Homeless Veterans
The Veterans Fund

[rockhound]

sounds like a good time,

you should post up a flier though with information on location etc.

[Tinelement]

So I've checked with some organizations and it's pretty short notice to set up an actual "fund raiser" event. I can always make a cash donation to any organization. I guess for now I will just plan on setting something up for our open house next year. I still encourage all to come, the beer will still be free, and we have a pretty cool man cave! If enough of us show up maybe we could still set up a donation fund and I will still contribute as mentioned in the original post.!

[Tinelement]

Oh, all the info and shop address can be found at www.tinelement.com

[Tinelement]

pretty fucking awesome how the "whore thread" takes president over a small business, support our troops, free beer thread takes. Guess all you guys are up for Obama 2012!

[Tinelement]

Wow i thought I'd get a lot more responses with the Obama comment!! Has everyone all gone soft?!! JK! hope to see everyone there!! Hehehehe!! [ROFL2]

[trailgunner]

Why does "free beer" always get my attention?[Beer]

[DD977GM2]

If Im in town tha day, Ill swing by and give some support[Beer][Beer][Beer]

Looking forward to free beer [Beer][Beer][Beer]

[00tec]

I can't make any guarantees, but if I'm free after work, I'll try to drop by. What's the time window on it?

Don't have a 'cool' car though :(

[Blowby]

I'm in for sure! Picking up the truck today and will be driving back to Colorado on Friday just in time to be part of the event.

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