SkylineObsession Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 This first post will be continuously updated, so please keep checking back. ABOUT/PAST EVENTS I came up with the idea for this event after my mother passed away from cancer while in the Hospice in 2008. So the aim of the event is primarily to raise as much money for the Otago Community Hospice as possible, to say thanks. http://www.otagohospice.co.nz/funding.html In 2010's event, we managed to raise $2,235.50 for the hospice, with just 155 cars (official count - actual number possibly higher) on a rainy day, and with the event ending three hours early! Lets try beat that this year, with lots of sunshine this time! HOW WE RAISE THE MONEY By charging each driver and each passenger a minimum 'donation' of $5 (higher amounts are encouraged if you can afford it) to enter the cruise. And gold coin donation for members of the public at the opening of the car show at 1pm. DATE, AND NEED TO KNOW DETAILS - Sunday, 20th November 2011 - Meet up at Tahuna Park, Victoria Rd (Dunedin) from 9:00am to 10:00am. Please try to be there by 10:30am at the latest. - Depart for cruise at 11:00am after a possible briefing. NO later than 11:10am. - Gates will shut just before the cruise leaves, and will reopen when we get back. Cars which do not have a sticker on them after the cruise will have to pay to get onto the field. - Arrive back before 1pm for food/car show etc. - Five trophies will be available to hand out for cars on display after the cruise, best Japanese, American, European, Australian and British cars. ELIGABLE CARS All exotic cars (Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, Lamborghini, Maserati, Lotus, TVR, Mercedes and so on). All muscle cars (FPV/Tickford and HSV/HDT etc cars, Corvettes, Camaro's, Mustangs and of course every other grunty V8). Classic cars (Shelby's, Jaguars, Mini's, Rover's, Triumphs and so on). Hot rods. Sports trucks/SUV's (Dodge Ram's, Ford Territory Turbos, Ford F250's etc). Japanese sports cars (Skylines, Supras, RX-7's, WRX's, EVO's, NSX's, S2000's, GTO's, 300zx/350z/370Z's and so on). Japanese 'old school' classics (Pre R30 Skylines, Prince models, DX Corollas, AE86's, RX3's and so on). Vintage cars (Model T Ford, Daimlers and so on). Race cars/track cars (if not road legal then tow them on the cruise on the trailer!). If your car doesn't fall into any of those categories, does it have any aftermarket modifications (bigger wheels, bodykit, fancy paintwork, rare factory bodykit and so on)? If thats a yes, you can bring it along too - even if it is a 4WD/people carrier (so long as they aren't standard looking!). This is also the perfect opportunity to get those prized treasures out of the garage, the ones that very seldom get seen by the public eye. You'll possibly have a slightly bigger chance to win a trophy and prize pack for doing so! ENTER YOUR CAR CLUB This event is a great chance for recruiting new members! We'll even allow you to set up wee stalls etc around the edge of the grounds so you can have somewhere for people to learn more about your club and join up! CRUISE ROUTE 1. Turn left onto Victoria Rd toward St. Clair, go through roundabout 2. Turn right at Forbury Rd 3. Turn left at Easther Cres just before Forbury Rd/Hillside Rd roundabout 4. Follow road as it changes to Middleton Rd 5. Turn right at Corstorphine Rd 6. Sharp left at Stevenson Rd 7. Continue on down hill 8. Turn left to the motorway on-ramp, but drive straight through into Green Island. 9. Turn right and head towards Sunnyvale (under overbridge) to stay on Main South Rd 10. Continue on Main Rd and through Fairfield 11. Right onto Morris Rd 12. Follow road as it changes to Quarry Rd then go through roundabout into Mosgiel 13. Continue along Gordon Rd and through Mosgiel 14. Turn right at Dukes Rd 15. Continue onto Three Mile Hill Rd and drive over Three Mile Hill 16. Continue onto Taieri Rd through Waikari 17. Turn right at first traffic lights onto Nairn St (past Cableways) 18. Turn right at the lights on Kaikorai Valley Rd 19. Go through roundabout and continue along Kaikorai Valley Rd 20. Continue along and back into Concord onto Main South Rd 21. Continue up hill and onto Stevenson Rd 22. Sharp right at Corstorphine Rd 23. Turn left at Middleton Rd 24. Take the second right onto Isadore Rd (continue past St Clair golf course carpark) 25. Turn left at Aberdeen Rd 26. Take the second right onto Ravenswood Rd 27. Follow down hill onto Bedford St, go through roundabout 28. Continue onto Victoria Rd and back into Tahuna Park BASIC ITENERARY - Pay money to officials (passengers need to pay $5 or more too) - Sign a disclaimer form, so we aren't liable for anything you do - Get a small sticker put on your car to show you've paid (any cars that arrive back from the cruise without a sticker will have to pay) - Line up and park where directed - Do above cruise route - drive safely, its not a race! - Arrive back and line up where directed again and wander round to see the rest of the cars and chat THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS - Brooklands Retirement Village - Mag 'N Turbo - Brian Wheeler Motors - Hanson truck and Car Rentals - The Rock WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP - Come along in your car! - Please try to spread the word in as many ways possible, this is what is gonna make or break a big turnout. - Volunteer on the day! - Or let me know if you have any other ideas, anything considered! - Donate to the offical Westpac bank account; CAN'T MAKE IT BUT STILL WANT TO DONATE? An account at Westpac has been set up purely for donations from those who cannot make it, for whatever reason. It will be open year round and after the event each year all funds will be removed and given to the hospice along with the proceeds of that years event. ACCOUNT NUMBER: 03-1725-0422192-000 NAME OF ACCOUNT: Otago Hospice Charity Cruise MORE INFO - Original topic on Southern Skylines - Text/ring Andrew (me) on 021 216 4593 - 'Like' the Facebook page - E-mail me (send me a private message/text for my e-mail address) PHOTOS FROM 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Oh cool thank god I can bring my Aston Martin AND my ke70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineObsession Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Don't forget your Ford F250 with 22" rims! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I would like to support this, but driving to Dunedin is not practical, is there a bank account I can deposit into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 None of my business.. But your better off going to your local hospice, making a donation so you get a receipt and claiming 1/3 of it back in tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineObsession Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 I would like to support this, but driving to Dunedin is not practical, is there a bank account I can deposit into? I set up a bank account last year but no-one put any money into it (other than me with the $2,200+ takings), and i had to pay for the bank fees/cheque etc out of my own money. :/ If theres enough demand this year i'll set up the account again for sure. Were you talking to felixx, danger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 OK Mate I ledge $10, lets see what the rest of you cats can do. Skyline PM your a/c details to me and I will deposot $10 on wedneday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 come on guys.. $5 from each of us will help some people that really need it. Post up your pledges and follow thru with it and make a difference. It would look great if we could raise $500 bux. Tell you what for every $100 donated by the rest of you, I will donate a further $5 Just put your pledge up on here and lets see what we can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Sorry mate, if I was to donate to a hospice it would be to my local one where my grandmother lived until the end, not another one somewhere else in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durty Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 hate to say it but Im not gonna put any money into someones account who only has 5 posts on OS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineObsession Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 hate to say it but Im not gonna put any money into someones account who only has 5 posts on OS Google my name. I've only got a handful of posts here because i'm trying to inform as many car clubs who may have Otago members as possible, which means joining forums for some clubs. And i agree with Michael about local hospice's being more relevant, i only have ties to the Dunedin one because thats where Mum was for the last few days of her life. However, if you have no ties to any hospice then it is entierly up to you as to which one you support - if any at all. felixx, i likely won't use my personal bank account for donations, i'll go around the banks when i get time next and see which one suits best to start up a charity account. And if anyone doubts the authenticity of this event, ring up/contact the Hospice and ask to speak to Lyn Chapman, funding and marketing co-ordinator (http://www.otagohospice.co.nz/pages/3/Our-Team). It's even on their website: http://www.otagohospice.co.nz/event/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Hey guys, I know im another with not many post, but i have been to this last year, good times, a real cross section of cars, good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineObsession Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Just a reminder about the event! Its not this coming Sunday, but the one after - please spread the word if you haven't already! Dougal Stevenson will be there judging the cars. The Rock will be MC'ing the day. Flick the Fire Engine will be there for the kids. Green Island Lions Club's food caravan will be there (normally seen at Beachlands Speedway). There will be a coffee car there. And so on and so forth. If you can't make it but still want to donate, i've added the bank account details in the first post (only $30 in there at the time of this post). This isn't some 'tiny' event either, our sponsors have donated a lot of money (The Rock are giving us $12,000 of free advertising alone). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineObsession Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 It's on tomorrow peeps! Rain or shine! I don't think i'll be back online before tomorrow, so if you have any questions please send me a text or ring me on 021 216 4593. Hope to see some of you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawler Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Well organized man, well done for that. The route was boring tho, quite common roads that you would usually take anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Yeah route was pretty dull, Mosgiel and Kaikorai Valley :/ Nice work otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineObsession Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Cheers guys. I think i tried choosing a route that was a decent length and that went through areas where enough spectators could gather (main streets etc). But of course the last two years have been raining so haven't had many spectators each time, and the council keep adding traffic lights everywhere too. May be open to changing the route for 2012 if it means the convoy wouldn't get broken up as much. Anywho; pouring with rain most of the day, but we still got 75+ cars and raised about $1,000. Will be one next year so put it in your diary now! LINEUP BEFORE THE CRUISE A SELECTION OF THE CARS (MORE ON THE FACEBOOK PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/otagocommunityh ... ritycruise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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