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2004 |
| This year again we used the
grounds of the Riverview
Corporate Center (with option to
use covered parking garage). We
were uncertain how much money
our "Vette Together for Charity"
Show would be able to raise for
the Gabriel House. Florida had 3
hurricanes in a row that
devastated many homes around the
southern and central area and
many people had already given to
their aid. To our amazement, it
was a phenomenal show. We had a
great response in sponsorships
and another overwhelming silent
auction. There were at least 153
cars in the show (counted late
in the day). This year, with the
proceeds, we were able to give
our charity $11,126.00. Thanks
to all our sponsors big and
small. |
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2003 |
| The "Vette Together for
Charity" Show was again held at
the Riverview Corporate Center.
We had the option of using the
covered parking garage if the
weather was inclement, but
didn't need it. The same money
makers were used since they
always come through the silent
auction, that was huge this
year. We had several more cars
this year since the weather was
cooperative. The proceeds from
this show enabled us to give the
Gabriel House $8,600.00 |
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2002 |
| Riverview Corporate Center
again graciously allowed us to
use their grounds for the "Vette
Together for Charity" show.
Despite the horrendous beginning
of freezing cold rain and wind,
our show was a success. From our
silent auction, grab bag, food
sales and 50/50 raffle proceeds,
we were able to give to one
charity, the Gabriel House, a
check for $6,100.00. Not bad for
a miserable weather day. |
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2001 |
| We went for more exposure at
a new location since Sam's built
a gas station and there wasn't
enough space for the show. We
were accepted by Riverview
Corporate Center on US 41 North
in Bonita. Our charities were
the Ricky King Foundation and
the Gabriel House. We had a
great silent auction and many
hamburgers and hotdogs were sold
along with our bake sale
goodies. There were some great
looking cars to judge. We
managed to raise $5,000.00 for
our charities this year. |
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2000 |
| We are back at Sam's this
year and still using Premium
Productions for trophies and
judging but have eliminated the
T-shirts (they don't seem to be
a hot item anymore).
Approximately 200 cars were in
attendance and many spectators
even though the temperature was
sizzling. Our funds didn't quite
match the last few shows. We
still managed to give each
charity $2,500.00 each. We went
with the same two we had last
year. We have pretty much
decided on the Gabriel House as
a main charity after some of our
members reported on their needs. |
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1999 |
| Our 7th Annual Vette
together for Charity Show was
for the Gabriel House and again
for the Ricky King Foundation.
This year, because of
circumstances with Sam's
renovating problems, we held our
event at the Grand Central
Station parking lot on Goodlette.
The attendance was down a little
possibly due to the location.
However, it was a beautiful day,
we had lots of cars, good food,
great people and loads of fun.
We were still able to give each
of our charities $3,500 after
all expenses were paid. |
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1998 |
| We did this year's show a
little different. We used
Premium Productions to do the
judging, making the trophies and
show T-shirts. This also made
the club members eligible for
judging. We opened the show to
ALL cars, not just Corvettes,
and attendance grew to 224 cars
and trucks. We even ended up
having a category for bicycles.
And this also brought in more
"hungry" spectators and the food
sales were higher, helping us
raise monies for two charities
-- Youth Haven and the Ricky
King Foundation, each receiving
$3,600.00. |
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1997 |
| Our 5th annual show was
located at our good friend's,
the Sam's Club. This year we
chose The Gabriel House to
receive the proceeds of $5,000.
The weather was a factor in this
show, but we did good despite
it. The silent auction, grab
bag, People's Choice Award,
Bobbie Sox and his music, our
annual show T-shirts and the
food, helped make the show a
success. |
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1996 |
| Again Sam's Club was the
location for this event.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of
Southwest Florida was chosen as
this year's recipient of the
proceeds. We were able to
sponsor two wishes-one in Lee
County and one in Collier County
at $3,400 each. The Silent
Auction, vendors, The People's
Choice award, along with judging
in several categories (Club
Members' cars were ineligible
this year) annual show T-shirts
made this year's show a success.
Arrow 94.5 sponsored the event. |
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1995 |
| This year's event was again
held at Sam's Club in Naples.
Over 100 Corvettes were on
display. An expanded Silent
Auction, delicious chicken on
the grill, competition in
peoples choice voting, the
T-shirts and goodie bags and
oldies music provided by Bobby
Sox, along with another
beautiful day in paradise,
helped to make this another
successful show. We raised
$8,400 and donated $2,400 each
to Collier Special Olympics and
Literacy Volunteers of America. |
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1994 |
| Sam's Club on Immokalee Road
in Naples was the location of
our second show. Enlarged
greatly, the event included a
silent auction, arts and crafts,
entertainment, automotive flea
market, garage sale, an expanded
food menu and Collier County
Sheriff's Office provided tours
on the BAT Mobile. We gave our
annual show a name: "Vette
Together for Charity", had
T-shirts made, and gave away
goodie bags to all the
participants. There were 106
show cars and 25 in For Sale
Arena. Special entries included
the Lee County D.A.R.E. Corvette
and sic National Council of
Corvettes Club State
Championship cars. A total of
$7,000 was raised. Proceeds of
$5,000 benefited Mothers Against
Drunk Drivers Southwest Florida
Chapter and $2,000 was given to
a club member inflicted with
cancer. Bob Taylor Chevrolet and
Arrow 94.5 Radio sponsored the
event. |
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1993 |
| Our first show was held at
Corvettes Only on Trade Center
Way, Naples. Big Brothers/Big
Sisters was the recipient of
$1,200 raised during the event.
Show cars totaled 45 and 15 for
sale were on display. We had 65
members in the club. |
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