Clever Fundraising Idea Indeed
The Soroptimist Chapter of Banning and Beaumont asked Larry McRae of Sun Lakes Realty several months ago to participate in a fundraiser called "Man About Town". Last year this event raised just over $12K and benefited several local charities. So, how does Larry fit into this fundraiser? Since Larry is a businessman in Banning...he, along with Duane Burk, the Director of Public Works for the City of Banning have been asked to represent the "Banning Team". Representing the Beaumont Team is Brian DeForge and Adrian Chatigny.
Each team has an original theme. Team Banning "Rocks the Vote" using Larry McRae's BF Goodrich and Avalanche Engineering built rock buggy called the Karnivore. They hope with the buggy's popularity and their influence in town, they will chew up the competition and raise more money for local charities than the Beaumont Team.
(Larry McRae & Duane Burk...Banning Stagecoach Days Parade 10-6-07)
The Beaumont Team is using the 1980 comedy Blues Brothers as their theme. They dress in costume like Jake and Elwood Blues with a Mission from God...to raise more money than Team Banning for the local charities.
(Brian Deforge & Adrian Chatigny at Baldi Bros Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Mixer 9-13-07)
I know your wondering? "How does this competition, umm...fundraiser work? This fundraiser works on the "vote" system, and as with any good election, your "vote" will cost you... and hopefully all my friends, neighbors, colleages and business associates (and naturally me!) money. $1.00 = 1 vote and please, "vote" as many times as you and your pocket book would like...2 - 50 - 400 -1000 times! The team with the most "votes" wins! Funds that are raised in this "good natured" competition will benefit these much deserving organizations: San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, Banning & Beaumont Libraries, and the Habitat for Humanity-Pass Area Chapter.
The next several weeks should be a lot of fun for these guys as they make public appearances between the two cities and razz each other as to who will be the coveted Man or should I say, "Men About Town"! An interesting twist is that all four of these men went to high school together at Beaumont High School and all are friends...well, at least I hope they still will be after this fierce competition.
Please be so kind as to "vote" for my favorite team, Larry McRae and Duane Burk representing Banning.
You can make your checks payable to Soroptimist International Banning/Beaumont or "SIBB" and in the memo section put Banning M.A.T or BNG Man About Town. I would be happy to turn your checks in, so please mail them to me or drop by my office at Sun Lakes Realty, 300 S. Highland Springs Ave. #2K, Banning, CA 92220.
We have until November 2, 2007 to collect the votes/monies. If you do plan to support us (And I sooo hope you will!), please get your check books out NOW while I'm FRESH in your minds. All donations are tax deductible and Soroptimist is classified as 501(C)(3) Group Exemption #3899. Donations of $250.00 or more will receive a receipt by mail. If you are in need of a receipt for under that amount please let me know and I will have someone from the organization help with that.
(Duane Burk, Larry McRae, Brian Deforge & Adrian Chatigny at the Beaumont High School Homecoming Football Game 10-5-07)
This event started September 13th at a Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Mixer kick off hosted at Baldi Bros Construction and will end on November 3rd at the "Rhinestone Round-up" at the California Collision Center at 1143 W. Lincoln St. in Banning with dinner, dancing, entertainment and the unveiling of the winning team. If you are interested in attending the finale, please contact me as I have tickets to sell. The prices are $30.00 per person or bring a friend and get a discount... two for $50.00.
Please help me by supporting my husband Larry McRae and his friend Duane Burk, the "Man About Town" Team Banning. Help us CRUSH the competition as YOU ROCK the Banning VOTE!
Larry McRae, Brain Deforge, Debbie Saunders (Team Beaumont "Handler", Paula Christante (Team Banning "Handler") and Duane Burk
Posted By: Cheri McRae, Sun Lakes Realty 300 S. Highland Springs Ave. #2K Banning, CA 92220 951-845-7378
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