raztek

<<< Niagara Cruise and Donation Drive >>>

<<< UPDATE 3: Meet up and pre meet locations - see Post #6 >>>

<<<UPDATE 2: See first comment below for donation request details >>>

<<<UPDATE 1: Reservations are for 50 people. Will look to increase if needed, but just a heads up that those beyond 50 may be at risk for a seat at lunch. >>>

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2019 (Rain date: June 2)
Start Location: Shell Gas Station - Fruitland and QEW
Lunch: Butler's Bar and Grill, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Departure Time: 9:30am

Details:
Posting this up to kick off the season with a run to Niagara with a fundraising twist.

One of our HDR members, Chase K, reached out to me as he wanted to do something in memory of his mom for Mother's Day. His idea is to organize an event where he hopes to get donations to support moms who are with their kids while they are at SickKids Hospital. The details of what he is looking to do are noted in Post #2 below.

Lunch will be at Butler's Bar and Grill and we are waiting on the lunch options (Butler's would prefer a set menu as we typically get a great turnout).

If you think you would be able to attend and also support what Chase is doing, post up so we can get an idea of numbers. Here is a link with some information on what Chase is looking to support:

https://getbettergifts.sickkidsfound...s/mother-s-day

Post #2 below: Details on request for Donations
Post #3 below: List of Attendees
Post #4 below: Zello app for in cruise communications
Post #5 below: Lunch details
Post #6 below: Meeting Points

raztek

<<< Message from Chase K >>>

As mentioned, Chase initiated this cruise with the hope of getting donations to support the Mother's Day initiative at SickKids. He reached out to SickKids and here is what he would ask those planning to attend to support:

SickKids mentioned that the best thing to do was to donate multiples of the same item and suggested fleece blankets for mom's staying overnight with their children.

As such, any cash donations would be used by Chase to purchase blankets. Alternatively, if you would like to donate a fleece blanket, feel free to give it to Chase at any of the stops on the cruise. He will coordinate a drop off at SickKids afterwards.

Chase has a silver C7 with black stripes and the plate "PIPES GS".

Thanks in advance for your support and kindness!

raztek

Attendees:

Faraz - 1 R/S
Chase - 1 R/S
Mike Jung - 1 R/S
John Rehman - 1 S
Cindy Graveline - 1 S
Vicky Marcon - 1
Frank Psaila - 1 R/S
Brian Sunderland - 2 R/S
Ben Smith (Rob) - 2 S
Bruce - 1 R/S
Allan Jackson - 1 R/S
Sami Siddiqui - 1
Farhan - 1
Dustin Hinchey - 1 R/S
Donald A - 1 R/S
Gary Santolin - 2 R/S
Max Makarov - 1 S
George P - 2
Toren - 1 R/S
Joe - 2 R/S
Dave M - 2 R/S
Mike/Diane - 2 R/S
Marcz06 - 2
Alan/Paula - 2
Dan/Heather - 2 R/S
Les - 1 R/S
Pat G - 1 S
Abe - 1 S
Michael T - 1 R/S
Mark K - 2 S
Shawn - 2
Isaac - 1 S
Todd T - 1 R/S
Murdock - 2
Ken Clarke - 1 R/S
Jeff Shields - 1 S

Totals: 36/49

No Lunch:
Paul (BB) - 2 S
Corrado - 1 S
Dankhts - 2 S
MikeZ06 - 1 R/S
3/6

39/55

raztek

We will be using the Zello walkie talkie smartphone app to communicate during the cruise. I have renamed the channel we used last year to "Niagara Cruise and Donation Drive", my handle on Zello is "TEEKTAAK".

Please install the app (if you haven't done so already) and search and request access to this channel. It worked amazing last year!

User Guide/Installation - Android: https://support.zello.com/hc/en-us/a...d-User-s-Guide

User Guide/Installation - iPhone: https://support.zello.com/hc/en-us/a...e-User-s-Guide

raztek

<<< Lunch Menu and Pricing >>>

Location:
Butler's Bar and Grill: https://butlersgrill.com
284 Mary St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
(905) 468-0049

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wprx7s3HtWsYibSJ8

Butler's indicated that it would be best to have a set selection so that they can expedite getting our group served in a timely manner. Here is the menu:

Choice of:
Caesar Salad
Mixed Green Salad

Choice of:
Personal Pizza with Pepperoni Classic
Burger Add Cheese or bacon for $1.50 with choice of Side(fries, soup or salad)
Avocado Chicken Wrap with Choice of Side Reuben Sandwich

Dessert:
Chocolate Truffle Cake

Price:
$25 plus HST and Gratuity

raztek

Main Meet up point (leave here at 9:30am):
Shell - Fruitland and QEW 620 S Service Rd, Stoney Creek
https://goo.gl/maps/boHJH4eWy62tcStr8

Rest stop:
Tim Hortons - 151 Hwy 20 W, Fonthill
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UvrZQbeDYCpm86ji7

Lunch:
Butler's Bar and Grill: 284 Mary St, Niagara-on-the-Lake
https://goo.gl/maps/esgNqv2ZvsKeKPCm6

Pre-Meet Locations:
Those coming from the North:
Highway 400 & Hwy 9 Carpool Lot (7:30am)
HIGHWAY 400 & HWY 9, Kettleby, ON
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6DpYe9QuYFjxUu7C8

Those coming from the East:
Tim Hortons (7:30am)
1 Paisley Ct, Whitby, ON
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NdUyfT2N1RL1twtJ6

walleyejack

What is placeholder ?

raztek

Additional info as I have it. Will post in first few comments to try to keep the details at the top of the thread vs. Scattered throughout...

Slacks

I am in .....

Black 03 Z06

Al it is one of those name holders they use on tables in fancy restaurants like Wendy's and Burger King.

Sounds like a great day for a good cause. Count me in for 2.

Efx

Count me in.

JB08

Count me +1 in. Thanks

Baby Blue

I'm in + 1

Thanks

raztek

Have jotted down those who have mentioned they were planning on attending.

See Post #2 for details on the donation request for those planning to attend this cruise.

climatemaster

Paula and I are in

raztek

Reservations are for 50 people. Will look to increase if needed, but just a heads up that those beyond 50 may be at risk for a seat at lunch.

raztek

See Post #5 for Lunch menu and price

DDP

Hi Faraz, Me and Paul (BIL) maybe a last minute show up, if the restaurant is full its not a problem.

corrado

I should be good to go. Hopefully it won't rain (or snow).
No worries if no seat for lunch, likely can't stay the whole day anyways.

dankhts

put me down as a 50/50 possibility of attending.....2 people....like Corrado, no biggie if we aren't able to stay for lunch.....