Charity Push

[chad...@gmail.com]

Ok guys, something a little different. Would you guys be interested in doing a charity push on Silver Comet or Big Creek? Basically, a half day push on flat land. A small entry fee (that goes directly to charity) would put you in the drawing for free stuff (to be determined). That should get more folks to show up. I would like to try to do it before the end of the summer. We have almost 70 people in the group now. If we can get 20-30 to show up, that would be awesome! I can talk to the manufacturers about getting free stuff for the giveaways at the end.

Big Creek would be 10 miles (to the end and back), Silver Comet could be anything we want it to be. Helmets would be required at a minimum for entry. All ages.

I would like to make this non-commercial. But we wouldn't get the same number of people showing up.

So some of you guys give me your thoughts. I would like to do this before the end of the summer.

The manufacturer donations I would be looking for are:

Complete Longboard
Set of Wheels
Concrete Wave Subscriptions
Slide Gloves
Set of Trucks
Shirts
Bearings

So there it is....

Chadd

[aldrian80]

I'm in. I'm sure I can convinced at least 1 more person to join.

[Will]

Sounds good to me. I think i can get 1 or 2 of my friends to come
out. What charity would this be going to?

[chad...@gmail.com]

Not sure yet, got any good picks? I was thinking something for kids. Maybe a skate related charity? It won't be a huge donation, but its something good from the group.

C
-----Original Message-----
From: Will <rollerw...@yahoo.com>

Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 07:57:49
To: Longboard-Atlanta<longboar...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: [Longboard-Atlanta] Re: Charity Push

[Mark]

Count me in, as well. We may be able to talk drawl70 in, too. Chris an
I have been doing runs on the Stone Mountain PATH a couple times a
week and logging some miles.

Might as well throw the PATH into the mix. 17 miles with all but about
three all on the path. It's not all flat. I haven't done end to end,
but it's on our list to do soon.

Mark

Sent from my iPhone

[Drawl70]

I'm totally down for the cause (whatever it ends up being). I know
Mark K would be up for this, too. I'd prefer Silver Comet for the
longer distance we could do. Mark and I have been pushing along Stn
Mtn Path once a week and 10 miles goes by pretty quick.

How cool would it be to get a hold of someone who doesn't have auto
insurance who lost there car in that parking garage collapse in
Midtown and throw some cash there way. I know thats a stretch.

[chad...@gmail.com]

I would love to find a skate/kid related charity if anyone wants to do the googling.

C
-----Original Message-----
From: Drawl70 <ch...@thejonesgroup.com>

Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:25:05

[aldrian80]

did some googling and found this: http://www.boardrescue.org/

[chad...@gmail.com]

That's pretty darn cool.

C
-----Original Message-----
From: aldrian80 <ald...@gmail.com>

Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:39:18

[Shift]

I'd be down for some trail riding and I may be able to bring several
people.

[Will]

A charity I'm rather fond of is the Global Angels. Its focused around
kids but not really skating. Its an international charity to help
kids from different backgrounds. Their website is below.

www.globalangels.org

I really like the Board Rescue tho.

[Colonel Forbin]

I would be down for some long distance event. I say we consider
something longer. Drawl70 is right, 10 miles goes by surprisingly
quick

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[AlG]

Great idea, Chadd!

How about donate to the skatepark they are trying to build at Swift-
Cantrell Park in Kennesaw? They've got the land, the permits, they
just need the money. They've got a small ramp structure to hold them
over until they can lay some concrete.

http://www.kennesawskatepark.com
We can buy a brick or two.

I think it would go a long way for us to show active support of public-
use facilities and giving back to the community. There might be a day
when we want to host a legit event on public property.

On Jul 1, 12:24 pm, Colonel Forbin <ale...@students.kennesaw.edu>
wrote:

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[chad...@gmail.com]

Is it going to be non-profit? We can't really call it a charity push without a charity... The board rescue thing looked pretty cool, but I would like to do it local.

C
-----Original Message-----
From: AlG <algarc...@hotmail.com>

Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:31:51

[Chadd Hall]

I am working on the letter to the manufacturers now. Thanks for the input guys.

Also, I had to set the group threads to public read only so the manufacturers can peek to see if we are who we say we are... :)

Chadd

[Ian Kalway]

i am very down for this.. love to give back

[Ross S]

i like the Swift-Cantrell idea, i skate at the kennesaw skate ramp a
good bit, and i would definitly be down to help them finish that park.
although i will come regardless of who the charity is.

On Jul 2, 3:45 pm, Ian Kalway <ian.kal...@gmail.com> wrote:
> i am very down for this.. love to give back
>

> On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 2:37 PM, Chadd Hall<chaddh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I am working on the letter to the manufacturers now. Thanks for the input
> > guys.
>
> > Also, I had to set the group threads to public read only so the
> > manufacturers can peek to see if we are who we say we are... :)
>
> > Chadd
>

[Ian Kalway]

I think that if we put a stipulation on it though. such as, All money
donated has to go to a DITCH add on

[Ian Kalway]

what would be really cool is if we could do a 24 hour charity push or
however long it took to complete the Sliver Comet start to finish..
it is just over 33 miles long... so if we were able to do it 3 times,
it would be 100 miles exactly.... Now, if we were doing it for
something like LiveStrong, or anything, that cold easily gain media
attention...

[Ian Kalway]

sorry.... i was wrong.. it is 60+ miles from the alabama/GA border to
smyrna..... even still, im sure we could garner some attention for
doing that in 1 day

[Marc Martinez]

I can only push regular, but I think I can pump on my mini, I'm down
tho. It would be nice to have a guy on a bicycle with a rope. Naw I'm
sayin homies?

Sent from Sgt Martinez's iPhone
I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S.

[Chadd Hall]

Ok, a letter went out to the manufacturers this am. We will see what kind of response we get.

C

[crazy ho!]

hit up gravity. they are usually pretty liberal with sponsoring events
from what i heard.

On Jul 6, 7:34 am, Chadd Hall <chaddh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ok, a letter went out to the manufacturers this am. We will see what kind of
> response we get.
>
> C
>

> On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 3:20 AM, Marc Martinez <martinez0...@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > I can only push regular, but I think I can pump on my mini, I'm down
> > tho. It would be nice to have a guy on a bicycle with a rope. Naw I'm
> > sayin homies?
>
> > Sent from Sgt Martinez's iPhone
> > I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S.
>

> > On Jul 2, 2009, at 11:04 PM, Ian Kalway <ian.kal...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > sorry.... i was wrong.. it is 60+ miles from the alabama/GA border to
> > > smyrna..... even still, im sure we could garner some attention for
> > > doing that in 1 day
>

> > > On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 1:31 AM, Ian Kalway<ian.kal...@gmail.com>

> > > wrote:
> > >> what would be really cool is if we could do a 24 hour charity push or
> > >> however long it took to complete the Sliver Comet start to finish..
> > >> it is just over 33 miles long... so if we were able to do it 3 times,
> > >> it would be 100 miles exactly....  Now, if we were doing it for
> > >> something like LiveStrong, or anything, that cold easily gain media
> > >> attention...
>

> > >> On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 12:57 AM, Ian Kalway<ian.kal...@gmail.com>

> > >> wrote:
> > >>> I think that if we put a stipulation on it though.  such as, All
> > >>> money
> > >>> donated has to go to a DITCH add on
>

> > >>> On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 12:19 AM, Ross S<elixir...@hotmail.com>

> > >>> wrote:
>
> > >>>> i like the Swift-Cantrell idea, i skate at the kennesaw skate
> > >>>> ramp a
> > >>>> good bit, and i would definitly be down to help them finish that
> > >>>> park.
> > >>>> although i will come regardless of who the charity is.
>
> > >>>> On Jul 2, 3:45 pm, Ian Kalway <ian.kal...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>>>> i am very down for this.. love to give back
>
> > >>>>> On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 2:37 PM, Chadd Hall<chaddh...@gmail.com>
> > >>>>> wrote:
> > >>>>>> I am working on the letter to the manufacturers now. Thanks for
> > >>>>>> the input
> > >>>>>> guys.
>
> > >>>>>> Also, I had to set the group threads to public read only so the
> > >>>>>> manufacturers can peek to see if we are who we say we are... :)
>
> > >>>>>> Chadd
>
> > >>>>>> On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 1:33 PM, <chaddh...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > >>>>>>> Is it going to be non-profit? We can't really call it a

> > >>>>>>> charity push- Hide quoted text -

[illiterate]

if i do this i'm putting rollerblade wheels on the seed.

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[Shift]

Good idea for someone who's not used to pushing or pumping any real
distance. I'll have to hit up everyone's favorite Chippendale's
dancer to see if I can borrow some of his wheels.

[crazy ho!]

so are these pretty much flatground spots?

[Shift]

I can't vouch for some of the other trails, but I've ridden the Silver
Comet from the trail head in Smyrna all the way out to Rockmart and it
never even approached a 1% grade I would bet.

[crazy ho!]

damn. i might have to go uber short board

[Chadd Hall]

It's less than 3% on the whole trail. www.silvercometga.com

If you are good at pumping, you could pump even the "uphill" sections.

C

[Drawl70]

My vote is for Silver Comet. Here's a link from SilverFish Directory.
It gives you an idea of distance and speed if we were "racing". Some
peeps did 30 km (18.6 miles) in an 1hr 38 mins.

http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forum/japan-china-southeast-asia-asia/96722-sunday-mass-30km-longboard-push-race-cleaner-air.html

So now I guess we decide on length of Charity Push. I'm up for 25
miles or more.

On Jul 7, 7:42 am, Chadd Hall <chaddh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> It's less than 3% on the whole trail.www.silvercometga.com
>
> If you are good at pumping, you could pump even the "uphill" sections.
>
> C
>

[chad...@gmail.com]

I was figuring on a slow pace.

C
-----Original Message-----
From: Drawl70 <ch...@thejonesgroup.com>

Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 09:56:48

To: Longboard-Atlanta<longboar...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: [Longboard-Atlanta] Re: Charity Push

[chad...@gmail.com]

Loaded is on board. They just called me.

:)

Time to pick dates. When does school start?

Chadd
-----Original Message-----
From: chad...@gmail.com

Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:22:45
To: LBA<longboar...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Longboard-Atlanta] Re: Charity Push

[Drawl70]

Monday, August 10th

On Jul 8, 4:31 pm, chaddh...@gmail.com wrote:
> Loaded is on board. They just called me.
>
> :)
>
> Time to pick dates. When does school start?
>
> Chadd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: chaddh...@gmail.com
>
> Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:22:45
> To: LBA<longboar...@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [Longboard-Atlanta] Re: Charity Push
>
> I was figuring on a slow pace.
> C
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Drawl70 <ch...@thejonesgroup.com>
>
> Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 09:56:48
> To: Longboard-Atlanta<longboar...@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: [Longboard-Atlanta] Re: Charity Push
>
> My vote is for Silver Comet. Here's a link from SilverFish Directory.
> It gives you an idea of distance and speed if we were "racing". Some
> peeps did 30 km (18.6 miles) in an 1hr 38 mins.
>

> http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forum/japan-china-southeast-asi...

[crazy ho!]

not soon enough

[Mark]

This all sounds like great fun, and for a good TBD charity. Count me in.

Could we get a meet up at a convenient location (maybe a bar in the REI area?) to talk through some more of the logistics:
Possible dates
Start/end points - may want to skate back in towards town to avoid crowds?
Post ride festivities
Recon ride? I've never skated the Comet, but eager to.
Merchandise - shirts, etc.

It may be time to start getting some names together as to who can help with what.

Cheers, Mark

[Chadd Hall]

Mark,

I am planning on riding the Silver Comet next Saturday 7/18. Probably 20 miles. I have a friend coming in from Cali that skates. We could call that a recon ride. I have been there before, it's awesome.

As to the rest, yes, we do need to plan.

Needs:

Hard Date before Aug 10.
PR stuff (event web poster) I need to send it to Loaded so they can post it in the newsletter.
Post Activities
Pre-ride meeting (http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=33.8418512&lon=-84.5181012&z=16&l=0&m=h)
Start - End - Mavell Rd Trail head (http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=33.8418512&lon=-84.5181012&z=16&l=0&m=h)
Turnaround - Anderson Road (http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=33.848071&lon=-84.6180081&z=16&l=0&m=h)
Additional Parking (http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=33.8421364&lon=-84.5041752&z=17&l=0&m=h)

Chadd

[Chadd Hall]

Guys,

Concrete Wave is on board now too as a sponsor.

Awesome sauce!

Chadd

[Shift]

Looks like some pretty cool sponsors are behind this. I know that part
of the trail pretty well. Been riding it since before that trailhead
was even open.

> > On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 4:37 PM, Mark <timeshif...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> This all sounds like great fun, and for a good TBD charity. Count me in.
>
> >> Could we get a meet up at a convenient location (maybe a bar in the REI
> >> area?) to talk through some more of the logistics:
> >> Possible dates
> >> Start/end points - may want to skate back in towards town to avoid crowds?
> >> Post ride festivities
> >> Recon ride? I've never skated the Comet, but eager to.
> >> Merchandise - shirts, etc.
>
> >> It may be time to start getting some names together as to who can help
> >> with what.
>
> >> Cheers, Mark
>

[Chadd Hall]

Ok guys, I am making an executive desision. I talked to the guys at Boardrescue.org, they are a hugely worthy cause. They are really excited about us doing this. Good people doing good things. They help people nationwide. I will ask that they try to concentrate on the ATL area if there are needs here. They also said that they get major discounts on gear, so our donation will go a long way.

If anyone has an issue with this decision, let me know.

Chadd

[Chadd Hall]

Oh, and Never Summer is thinking about it. They just wanted a few more details.

Chadd

[Drawl70]

Sweet, sounds like its coming together. Nice Job Chadd.

I can donate my graphic design skills for the following:
Event Web Poster
Video Footage: I'll shoot some video at the event

Lets meet at up at some point and I'll get all the info that needs to
be on the poster and the specs for uploading it to the Loaded Site and
other places we want to post it.

Chris Miller
404-226-9821

On Jul 11, 9:07 am, Chadd Hall <chaddh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Oh, and Never Summer is thinking about it. They just wanted a few more
> details.
>
> Chadd
>

> On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 9:06 AM, Chadd Hall <chaddh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Ok guys, I am making an executive desision. I talked to the guys at
> > Boardrescue.org, they are a hugely worthy cause. They are really excited
> > about us doing this. Good people doing good things. They help people
> > nationwide. I will ask that they try to concentrate on the ATL area if there
> > are needs here. They also said that they get major discounts on gear, so our
> > donation will go a long way.
>
> > If anyone has an issue with this decision, let me know.
>
> > Chadd
>

> ...
>
> read more »

[Chadd Hall]

That's awesome Chris. I will def take advantage of that offer!

Chadd

[Ross Thomas]

I'm in for this! It sounds like fun for a good cause.

[Ian Kalway]

chad,

not sure if you did or not.. I can contact Earthwing (I KNOW I KNOW)
and see what they think... SUPER awesome people and they do things
like this all the time in NYC.... id be willing to bet they would be
down

[Mark]

I called out to Bustin and Sector 9 on Twitter earlier today to see if
they had any interest. Bustin came back with interest and to drop them
an email at sk...@bustinboards.com, if you want to.

Mark

[chad...@gmail.com]

Brian petrie has been emailed.

C
-----Original Message-----
From: Ian Kalway <ian.k...@gmail.com>

Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:27:28
To: <longboar...@googlegroups.com>

Subject: [Longboard-Atlanta] Re: Charity Push

[chad...@gmail.com]

But if you want to email him and let him know to look for it... That might help.

C
-----Original Message-----
From: chad...@gmail.com

Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:09:24

To: LBA<longboar...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Longboard-Atlanta] Re: Charity Push

[chad...@gmail.com]

Will do man, thanks for the assist!

C
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark <times...@gmail.com>

Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:46:03
To: <longboar...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: [Longboard-Atlanta] Charity Push

[Chip Smith]

This sounds like a fantastic event. What dates are being kicked
around?

[chad...@gmail.com]

8/1 with an 8/2 rain date.

C
-----Original Message-----
From: Chip Smith <absol...@gmail.com>

Date: Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:07:36
To: Longboard-Atlanta<longboar...@googlegroups.com>

Subject: [Longboard-Atlanta] Re: Charity Push

[Chadd Hall]

Mark - I sent the email to Bustin. Tell 'em to look for it from me if you would please.

C

[Mark]

Gave Bustin the word to look for your email. 

Now we have dates, some sponsors, design help, and eager riders. 

Do you have a list of riders, or a way to get a list going?

Thanks, Mark

Sent from my iPhone

[Chadd Hall]

Mark,

Not yet. I can keep a list on the group page.

Wait for my next email. Lots of stuff in it.

Wait till this gets announced on SF and LoadedNews.

Chadd

[Colonel Forbin]

this is going to be sweet. im really diggin all the interest

On Jul 13, 9:37 am, Chadd Hall <chaddh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Mark,
>
> Not yet. I can keep a list on the group page.
>
> Wait for my next email. Lots of stuff in it.
>
> Wait till this gets announced on SF and LoadedNews.
>
> Chadd
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 9:26 AM, Mark <timeshif...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Gave Bustin the word to look for your email.
>
> > Now we have dates, some sponsors, design help, and eager riders.
>
> > Do you have a list of riders, or a way to get a list going?
>
> > Thanks, Mark
>
> > Sent from my iPhone
>

> > On Jul 13, 2009, at 7:52 AM, Chadd Hall <chaddh...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Mark - I sent the email to Bustin. Tell 'em to look for it from me if you
> > would please.
>
> > C
>

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