Toys for Tots Meets - December 09

[MoN]

Quote from Sean at Swift on CSC:

"Hey everyone!

It is getting to be that time of year again. Christmas is right around the corner and once again Swift Performance is a sponsor of the Toys For Tots program and will be a drop off point. With how I grew up I know that it sucks to not have a lot (if anything) under the tree on Christmas morning. We want to keep that from happening for as many children as we can!

I would like to ask a favor of all of you (and we are going to try to make it worth your while). We would like to ask that from now until the week before Christmas you put off getting coffee one to two times a week and instead put that $4-$ aside. By Christmas this would be about $50.

As an incentive to you we are going to throw this out there...Starting December 1st, we will be giving out gift certificates for free dyno time to anyone who donates a new, unwrapped toy (or toys) worth $50 or more. For the group or car club who donates the most, we will offer a dyno day with up to 5 cars free and food provided by us in the spring (a 400$ value).

If you guys can, please spread this around to as many places as you can. Even if it is just copy/paste to any of the other forums you are on it would be much appreciated. Together we can make it a great Christmas for some less fortunate children here in CT.

Thanks for all your help and support!
Sean, Swift Performance Automotive
860-823-1909"

I just wanted to post this since I think this is an AWESOME program that people have been donating too for the past few years. Please have a heart and come help kids who may not get presents this year wake up and find something under the tree!!

Subie Girls has organized a pancake breakfast and cruise to support the Swift Toys for Tots drive! We've started posting it on other local forums so please help and do the same!

We look forward to getting together for this good cause.


http://www.subiegirls.com/forum/../images/toys%20for%20tots/pancakeflier.jpg

For those who have images blocked at work:

Pancake Breakfast and Purgatory Cruise for Toys for Tots
Proceeds will buy toys for the Swift Toys for Tots drive!

Where: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike
Millbury, MA
When: December 05, 2009
Time: 8:00am-10:00am
(cruise shortly after 10am to allow time to clean-up breakfast)
How Much: $5 for ALL YOU CAN EAT Pancakes!

We also need volunteers to help run breakfast. To volunteer or buy tickets, please email Jess at PR@SubieGirls.com.



Swift Toys for Tots Drive

Location:
Swift Performance Automotive
251 West Thames St
Norwich, CT 06360
Start Time: December 12th, 2009 @ 10:00 am
End Time: December 12th, 2009 @ 5:00 pm

Don't forget that if you bring over $50 in toys you get a free dyno certificate!! :D


Breakfast Attendees:
Rick Moranis Fan
Colt45-n-2ZigZag
Whtrexgrl +1

Breakfast Volunteer list:
subiecutie
xxthat girlxx
whtrexgrl
jessickascarling
subyspeed07sti/Colt45-N-2ZigZag
snowman87 (?) (nes)
Edro* (nasioc)
jake (nes)
seraphinwolf (?) (nes)

[rick moranis fan]

The more the merrier! Please come out for this fun event. :D

[xxthat girlxx]

Good find Monica. This is the event I dyno'd my car at last year. If you'd like to head this and organize something I'd love for us to get involved (and of course get us a Subie Girls dyno day).

Shoot my a PM or text. ;)

[WhtRexGrl]

We are totally down w/both our cars!

[MoN]

So we have planned another Flapjacks Fundraiser to raise money for this event! We are looking for volunteers again. Please let me know if you can help!!

When:
Saturday, December 5th
@ 8am
(Volunteers expected to arrive around 7am)

Where:
Applebees's
The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike # 260
Millbury, MA 01527


I will post a flyer as soon as we get it! Thanks!

[hqp921]

*subscribed*

[MoN]

So look at what sarah's friend "Dusty" from Swift Performance posted on mysubie after i told him to add us as a group for this event....

RE: Toys for Tots Event
"Dusty B wrote: Just a reminder for everyone.. It's fast approaching, and we've got subiegirls support behind us now too!"


I dunno if this is a warning to other clubs that are trying to win the dyno day or what but regardless, I love it! lol So we really gotta get on this ladies!!!

But Sarah he said hes gonna bust ur chops for not letting him know yourself that we are participating since you guys are buds lol

[xxthat girlxx]

Hahahaha Dust MF-B! He's great and I'm glad he/they are excited about our support.

But I'm competitive and I want us to win that dyno-day!

Hahaha well, we DID just decide today to get involved. So now we need to kick butt and take names.

[xxthat girlxx]

Flier is updated in the first post. We look forward to seeing everyone and hope to get some volunteers!

[LGTgurl06]

I am trying to talk my Honey into it lol. Want to come!!! Would love to Dyno the LGT.

[jessickascarling]

I'm going to be checking my calendar to coordinate with all my dr's appts so hopefully i can make this!!! i would probably volunteer, too ;)

[xxthat girlxx]

If Subie Girls win the dyno day, all female volunteers for this event will be put into a drawing to win dyno time.

I'm not trying to be sexist and discourage the boys from volunteering, I'm just trying to encourage some new females to get involved. Plus, how hott is an all female dyno day? :D

[hqp921]

If Subie Girls win the dyno day, all female volunteers for this event will be put into a drawing to win dyno time.

I'm not trying to be sexist and discourage the boys from volunteering, I'm just trying to encourage some new females to get involved. Plus, how hott is an all female dyno day? :D

I guess I'm out then.

From volunteering or eating.

Thanks a lot, Sarah.

:(

- HP

[xxthat girlxx]

Shut up HP. Maybe Jess can join the website and volunteer and win a dyno run for you. NOT! No Saabs allowed! ;)

[hqp921]

Shut up HP. Maybe Jess can join the website and volunteer and win a dyno run for you. NOT! No Saabs allowed! ;)

:(

If I rev, does it no rumble like a WRX?

A EJ20t by any other name would still be as sweet as a EJ20t.

LOL.

- HP

[xxthat girlxx]

At least buy the first pancake ticket (well, 2 b/c you'll obviously buy Jess one).

[hqp921]

At least buy the first pancake ticket (well, 2 b/c you'll obviously buy Jess one).

Monday @ trivia. :)

- HP

[MoN]

Hey Jess, your a member of legacygt.com's forum right? U should post the thread below there if you can find the time :)

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=28727863#post28727863

[jessickascarling]

Hey Jess, your a member of legacygt.com's forum right? U should post the thread below there if you can find the time :)

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=28727863#post28727863

once i get home ill post it up!

[MoN]

once i get home ill post it up!

Awsome! Thanks Iv been registering like crazy all over different forums, i figured one less would be helpful :) thanks!

If anyone else is members of any other forums/blogs/ sites and would like to help us feel free to spread the word!!

[xxthat girlxx]

Updated first post. :D

[jessickascarling]

posted on legacygt.com AND .org

[xxthat girlxx]

posted on legacygt.com AND .org

You go girl!

[jessickascarling]

updated op with volunteers! any others want to be added?!

You go girl!

thanks!

[MoN]

bump for volunteers needed :D

[xxthat girlxx]

Yay for first time volunteer Christine!

Any other ladies that would like to volunteer?!? HP, what about Jess, that would get her a chance to meet some of the girls. :)

[hqp921]

Yay for first time volunteer Christine!

Any other ladies that would like to volunteer?!? HP, what about Jess, that would get her a chance to meet some of the girls. :)

She wants to EAT pancakes... :p

- HP

[xxthat girlxx]

Volunteers can eat them too. DUH.

[hqp921]

Volunteers can eat them too. DUH.

:eek:

- HP

[arlia11]

I am gonna have Dec 12th off, just gotta make sure I dont have family coming over or something :)

[jessickascarling]

I am gonna have Dec 12th off, just gotta make sure I dont have family coming over or something :)

what about the 5th? you gonna volunteer! hehe

[Colt45-N-2ZigZag]

you can count me in for this one too. The last one was to much fun to miss out on this one.

[jessickascarling]

you can count me in for this one too. The last one was to much fun to miss out on this one.

i all ready added you to the list :D

[Colt45-N-2ZigZag]

lol i noticed after i did that

[arlia11]

Oh ack the fifth too? Lemme see - I gotta make sure thats not the day we do the axle on my car or my hellas!

[tommy]

thanks for helping keep my little charity event alive sorry i wont be there this year and thank you sarah for helping out

[xxthat girlxx]

thanks for helping keep my little charity event alive sorry i wont be there this year and thank you sarah for helping out

You got it Tommy. And you're welcome! Miss you!

[jessickascarling]

question:

the meet on the 12th at swift, does every person who donates $50 or more get a dyno or is that also a raffle?

[MoN]

This is what is on the original toys for tots post from Swift:
"Starting December 1st, We will be giving out gift certificates for free dyno time to anyone who donates a new, unwrapped toy (or toys) worth 50$ or more."
It sounds like they are just giving them out.

[MoN]

Ok so Im trying to put the map together for the cruise after. There are a few possible routes and was just wondering how long you guys want to drive afterwards.

Do you want to drive:
a) 15-30 mins
b) 30-45 mins
c) 45-60 mins

please post up on the thread with your response so we can keep count.

Thanks
:D

P.S. Please do not vote here if you already voted on another site

[MoN]

For those of you who are too far to attend, but would still like to help Subiegirls raise money for this great cause, we are accepting monetary donations. Please email PR@subiegirls.com for details.

[rick moranis fan]

If anyone needs more clarification from Sean @ Swift, the original thread on CSC:
http://www.ctsubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7661

[jessickascarling]

If anyone needs more clarification from Sean @ Swift, the original thread on CSC:
http://www.ctsubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7661

thanks!!! i think this will clarify any questions people may have!

[MoN]

thanks!!! i think this will clarify any questions people may have!

Isnt this the same thing that I posted on the original thread? Or is there something different?

[rick moranis fan]

Isnt this the same thing that I posted on the original thread? Or is there something different?

It is, but he posted a few times in that thread too. I never learned to read so I'm not sure what.

[MoN]

So I thought it would be a good idea to spread the word on the Toys for Tots at my job. So I sent an email to everyone yesterday, and offered an incentive. The person who dontates the most (Monetary or toys) will win a $20 walmart gift card. So I made a box for the toy drop off next to my desk. So far I got $20!! nice!! lol Heres my ghetto fabulous hand wrapped box....

[xxthat girlxx]

Good idea Monica!!

[jessickascarling]

WOW! good thinking monica!!

[jessickascarling]

only a week away!

[jessickascarling]

bump! less than a week away!

[xxthat girlxx]

Can't wait!

[MoN]

Just called the restaraunt to give them the count. Expecting around 70 attendees! Wooot! Lets hope everyone shows!!

*And dont forget to bring a toy!!!! :D

[xxthat girlxx]

I'm nervous MORE than 70 people will show and we won't have enough pancakes! EEK!

[MoN]

O I know! That will be so embarrasing!

[hqp921]

Um... how many pancakes are you scheduled to make? LOL.

Maybe Jess and I will show up early.

- HP

[xxthat girlxx]

We told them between 70-80 people were going. So who knows how many they estimate per person.

[jessickascarling]

We told them between 70-80 people were going. So who knows how many they estimate per person.

they like to have a head count, but they usually advertise it on their sign so they know that either more or less will show depending on advertisement. if more people show than we gave them a head count for, they'll be plenty prepared. remember, they probably have at least one a weekend.

[Colt45-N-2ZigZag]

Sorry ladies I know its last minute but I won't be making this any more because my knee looks like a grape fruit lol. Jager bombs and hackey sack don't mix lol.

[jessickascarling]

that's ok justin. we had a great turnout either way!

THANK YOU to everyone who participated today.

[hqp921]

Nice event. :) Hope you were able to raise lots of money and collect many toys!

- HP

[xxthat girlxx]

Caravan to Norwich Toy Drive
9am at Auburn Mall (Outside Macy's Home Store/Food Court)

[MoN]

It was a good turnout, not as many as we expected but we were still able to raise over $250 at the pancakes about another $50 from employe at work donations and received about 15 toy donations!! Wooo hooo! Thanks everyone!

Ed and I will def be at the Auburn mall for that Caravan!

Anyone else coming to Swift this Saturday?

[rick moranis fan]

I'll be there, but I have a bad feeling that the turnout isn't going to be so good. :(

[hqp921]

Jess and I might, I don't think we have plans yet... but I'll let you (well, SOMONE) know...

- HP

[MoN]

I'll be there, but I have a bad feeling that the turnout isn't going to be so good. :(

O no! I hope its a good turnout! Well if not then maybe subiegirls will have a better chance at winning that dyno day! heehee

[hqp921]

Jess and I are officially in! Picking up some toys between now and then as well.

Mon, what's it say under "STI LETTOS"??? (In your avatar)

- HP

[rick moranis fan]

O no! I hope its a good turnout! Well if not then maybe subiegirls will have a better chance at winning that dyno day! heehee

Yea, I hope it's a good turnout, but I just have this feeling in the back of my head it won't be. With a lot of people out of a job, and the ones that have jobs taking salary cuts and shit... meh.

I guess I should think positively! :)

[xxthat girlxx]

Jess and I are officially in! Picking up some toys between now and then as well.

Mon, what's it say under "STI LETTOS"??? (In your avatar)

- HP

It says "for girls who drive STis." I'd like to remake it with nicer looking shoes (actual stilettos would be nice) to say "for girls who drive Subarus."

[hqp921]

It says "for girls who drive STis." I'd like to remake it with nicer looking shoes (actual stilettos would be nice) to say "for girls who drive Subarus."

Haha, funny.

But STIlettos. Not WRXlettos.

Duh. ;)

- HP

[MoN]

Haha, funny.

But STIlettos. Not WRXlettos.

Duh. ;)

- HP

Lmao! Ya I think I stole that from the subiegirls myspace page months back:D

I was thinking on remaking it as well. I dont like how the shoes are both pointing to the left, the pose looks wierd but I liked the concept :)

[hqp921]

Lmao! Ya I think I stole that from the subiegirls myspace page months back:D

I was thinking on remaking it as well. I dont like how the shoes are both pointing to the left, the pose looks wierd but I liked the concept :)

Such fashionistas on here.

- HP

[jessickascarling]

i have a pair of 6.5 in stilettos :D im wearing them in my subiegirls with their cars thread.

[hqp921]

i have a pair of 6.5 in stilettos :D im wearing them in my subiegirls with their cars thread.

Rawr.


Hahaha.


Toys acquired. Jess and I will be there!

- HP

[xxthat girlxx]

Rounded up the rest of the toys today! I'm excited to see everyone tomorrow.

[rick moranis fan]

Was fun, thanks for those that came out! Much better toy donations than I could have imagined. :D

[MoN]

Thanks again to everyone who helped out in this charity! I was glad to see the piles of toys that many kids will be gladly receiving this Christmas! Lets do it again next yr!!! But next yr we ARE winning the exclusive Dyno day!! :p

[hqp921]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ex2ImJA9WFA/SyUGaXzoPII/AAAAAAAAJBg/A-V5aiTbbjI/s400/DSC00627.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ex2ImJA9WFA/SyUGsvBx9BI/AAAAAAAAJBs/XrZpwodx9Po/s400/DSC00630.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ex2ImJA9WFA/SyUGxY5-ECI/AAAAAAAAJBw/7G7nI3joMRw/s400/DSC00631.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ex2ImJA9WFA/SyUHgedn7UI/AAAAAAAAJCg/8QFjHXiciVQ/s400/DSC00647.JPG

- HP

[xxthat girlxx]

Here is the story about the pancake breakfast up at Millbury. This is on TheMillburyDaily.com and since our friend Sam works there please don't just paste the entire story. They rely on the traffic.


Toys for Tots and adults alike
By Sam Bonacci

http://e.44.linearpublishing.com/placedimages/100C2BXyO1F1E0FE.lg.jpg

A group of New England members of SubieGirls.com gathered in Millbury to raise money for Toys for Tots.
Photo by Sam Bonacci.

December 14, 2009 - The old adage of boys and their toys was turned on its head last Saturday by a group of female automotive enthusiasts while they raised money for toys for tots in Millbury.

The group, Subiegirls.com, hosted a pancake breakfast at the Applebees in the Millbury Plaza. Proceeds from the breakfast benefited Toys for Tots and over $250 was raised as well as over $100 in donated toys.

Full Story (http://www.thedailymillbury.com/Articles-c-2009-12-14-64318.113122_Toys_for_Tots_and_adults_alike.html)

[Chuck Jones]

There we go! Thanks for posting that up Sarah. I was so excited to be able to to the write up.

[MoN]

Awsome!!! Thanks Chuck for getting our efforts in the paper!!

[jessickascarling]

excellent article!!!

[rick moranis fan]

But next yr we ARE winning the exclusive Dyno day!! :p

You will never steal our crown! :p

[MoN]

You will never steal our crown! :p

lol, wait! Isnt this Christine? I thought you were on our team! Who exactly did win it cuz Swift wasnt too clear on that, dude said it was between the VW crew and CSC?

[xxthat girlxx]

lol, wait! Isnt this Christine? I thought you were on our team! Who exactly did win it cuz Swift wasnt too clear on that, dude said it was between the VW crew and CSC?

Christine is whtrexgrl. :D

[WhtRexGrl]

That's me ! :)

[rick moranis fan]

lol, wait! Isnt this Christine? I thought you were on our team! Who exactly did win it cuz Swift wasnt too clear on that, dude said it was between the VW crew and CSC?

From the CSC thread:
I just have to say....You guys Are amazing!!! Thank you all very much for coming down and for your donations. All said and done I think that this year was actually better than last and we are going to have to tell the TFT people to bring 2 vans. That pile is all toys...no filler!

CTSubaru as a group had the largest amount donated....so you guys will be getting a dynoday in the spring!

AND with the Haul Skimobile and the EB crew brought in...they will get one as well. His car was absolutely PACKED!

Again thank you all very much. You all helped make this holiday a lot better for quite a few children this year!

So the guys from toys for tots came and picked up the haul today. He said that we destroyed all of the other donation points in this part of the state and that because of what we brought in he will be able to help quite a few more people than was initially thought.

I have to Say, I have not been more proud of something I have been a part of in a long time....you guys and gals absolutely kick ass!

Sean

This was a great weekend. It's been a while since I've seen many of you, and the first time I met some more. It's always good to see you around here, and thank-you all. This was a monster stash of toys. It was definetly heartwarming that our collection actually grew from last year while just about every other collection point had a serious decline in donations. Believe me, I understand that many folks are hurting financially this year, and the effort that was put forth by so many of you was heroic.
Thank-you,
Dan

Not sure what he said over on the VW boards though.

Also, I am a guy. :p

[MoN]

From the CSC thread:






Not sure what he said over on the VW boards though.

Also, I am a guy. :p

O sh*t lmao my bad! I thought u were Christine this whole time!.... Well congrats CTsubaru on taking the win! Im just glad that many less fortunate kids will be happy this christmas, there were alot of cool toys in that pile :cool:

[xxthat girlxx]

Not sure what he said over on the VW boards though.

Wow no mention of Subie Girls? We were most of the people who showed up other than the VW kids. Oh well, it's for a good cause.

[MoN]

Wow no mention of Subie Girls? We were most of the people who showed up other than the VW kids. Oh well, it's for a good cause.

mmmmhhmmm......

[hqp921]

Wow no mention of Subie Girls? We were most of the people who showed up other than the VW kids. Oh well, it's for a good cause.

I was going to say the same thing...Maybe because half the people that showed up (w/ SG) were dudes... ;)

- HP

[rick moranis fan]

Wow no mention of Subie Girls? We were most of the people who showed up other than the VW kids. Oh well, it's for a good cause.

I noticed that too. :/
Maybe he thought/assumed the girls were with the guys? I dunno to be honest.

[topend]

Sorry I missed out on seeing the subie girls, couldn't get the day off.. BUT I did drop off my donation the day before ;)

[xxthat girlxx]

I saw all the boxes you left Matt! Very nice!

[topend]

Yea, it did turnout to be a lot haha :)