Fund raiser Show'n'shine.

[firko]

Its still 6 weeks away......She`ll be allright

Yeah I know it'll be OK on the day Ted but as I explained, I needed show of hands to be able to give the publican a ball park number. It's not that we expect everyone to commit at this early stage but we would have expected some sort response, but there hasn't been ANY interest at all from the forum regulars. Recieving no replies at all is a bit underwhelming, to say the least.

Firko any idea as to start and finish time at the pub. Wont hold you to it.

I don't quite understand your question Col. If you mean the start and finish times on the day, the manager has indicated that he'll open the gate for set up at 7am. I envision closing to be around 3-4 pm. I don't understand the "Wont hold you to it" part mate.

i won't make it up north due to very heavy work commitments

I wouldn't expect you to come all this way Hoony. The target audience are the NSW racers and enthusiasts. While I don't expect many of them to know Noel, the Show'n'Shine is being set up to promote the local VMX scene as well as raising a quid for Noel. It's all about selling our sport to the general public and to raise awareness to a wider audience. Magoos great show'n'shine earlier in the year inspired us to do something and Noels injury has given us a cause. We want to raise 25k for the Levo wheelchair and won't be satisfied until we do.

[Graeme M]

I've added a short piece on the OzVMX Home Page, but if you have a nice pic and some words about the Show n Shine I'll add that in too...

And providing nothing else comes up in the meantime, I'd like to make the drive over to check it all out and contribute properly.

[colmoody]

Firko I was just wondering if you had envisaged a start and finish time which may help some (me) whom maybe cant be their all day but would like to be their and contribute for say half a day (me) with there planning.

[basil44]

On a brighter note Mark, I

[firko]

On a brighter note Mark, I

I may be missing something here but there seems to be a little something missing from your post John.

BTW John, I got the package. Thanks so much matey! Brad Lackey has agreed to do one and I've sent him 4 so he can get a few more of the 'fast guys' to sign them. I'll take one up to Per over the weekend and have a few more legends ready to go. I'll get them back ASAP.

[GMC]

I wouldn't write off the reaction yet Mark, this site is well read but not everyone reads it everyday & it's members are spread far & wide. The NSW members may just be working out what they are doing that weekend.
It's a great concept for a great cause but I don't imagine I will make it up thier myself. I am still thinking about how I can put something into the cause myself. Will be in contact soon.

[vmx42]

Hey Geoff,
You could graft a stinkin' great V8 into the chair when Noel gets it.
That will put a smile on his face!!
VMX42

[Curly3]

I know you'd like to see it become an annual event Firko and I personally think its a great idea.
It could also be promoted as a forum meet up and charity fund raiser.
What about Trophy's for certain catergories eg- Best "factory" Resto, Most Original Bike & Best Custom.
Just a thought.
I may be able to sponsor one of them.

[TT]

Apart from my cash donation, I'm keen sponsor a 'class' if you choose to have awards of some sort.
Perhaps best SP370................? 

Seriously, count me in if you choose to go down that path.

[firko]

We're having our first meeting on Monday at Jonesys where we hope to set out a plan for the days activities. We initially talked of having  Best Japanese, Best Euro and Best British awards but if we can get some generous benefactors to sponsor classes (thanks Tony!) we could extend it to best eras..ie Best Evo, Best pre 85, Best pre 75 and so on. We're having speedway and dirt trackers there as well and Ken Lindsay has indicated the post classic road race guys are coming so perhaps we could extend the trophies even more. We'll know more on Monday.

[Davey Crocket]

I'll try again..... flippen computers, I think it will be OK on the day Mark, just a thought, what about your mate Mr Boyd, maybe he can bring a 100 or so bikes along to show?. I'm shaw that would draw the punters along for a chance to see the biggest collection of dirtbikes in Aussie, probably the southern hemisphere?. I'm shaw somebody on this forum must know him well enough and it is a great cause. On a brighter note I've just ordered 3 bottles of Moor Geist Snapps from northern naziland, will be interesting to see how much customs rapes me . Cheers mate, John.

[TT]

If that collection comes out of hiding, I'd almost consider jumping on a plane to see it.

[firko]

i wouldn't be holding my breath waiting for the Boyd collection getting a public viewing. There's more chance of Pamela Anderson selling raffle tickets with with the Kevlar girls on the day. There'll still be plenty of exciting hardware (bikes, that is!) going by the confirmations I've received over the last few days. I also received the news today that my new piece of exotic Japanese livery, the nicely patinated DT2MX will arrive next week, allowing me to display her at the Show,n,Shine.
                                     

[firko]

Thanks so much to everyone who've donated money to the Noel Clarke Benefit. So far we've raised $775.32 which is terrific but still a long way from the target of $25 000. If you can't donate goods for auction or attend the
Klub Kevlar Show'n'Shine at the Alroy Tavern in Plumpton on November 15 please dig deep into your pockets and donate direct into the funds bank account:
Account name: Mark Bernard Firkin
Account number:484400886
BSB Number: 112-879
There are some exciting things underway that we should be able to announce later in the week.

[fatboyracing]

Keep up the great work Mark and please everyone keep the donations coming If everyone donates what they can afford then Firko will have the 25k very soon and will make Noels life so much better.

Cheers
Fatboy