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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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Helenblitz 2009 Charity Event

Well, we are furiously planning the "Helenblitz 2009 Charity Event which will be February 27 - March 1, 2009 in the town of Helen, GA. This will be the first event of the Mini/MINI 50th Anniversary/Golden Jubilee. I have sent out notices to the other SMALL affiliate clubs and have begun making requests of the various Mini and MINI vendors (30 so far) for donations and participation in the event. I have been contacted by Redline Accessories (www.redlinegoods.com), which is a European company. So I guess in a way Helenblitz is an internationally sponsored event!

We will be getting great coverage from our fantastic friends at MC2 Magazine and the NAM Alliance Magazine, NAM Alliance will be running a story on the Helen 2008 event to get interest going ahead of the Helenblitz 2009. As usual, our friends at M2C2 (MINI Motoring Club of the Carolinas) are working some magic at their end as well.

We are looking at having events like a car show, social gatherings, drives, scavenger hunts, auction and raffle, and tours of the local winery and grist mill. I am really excited about this year's event.

Certainly more to come, hope to see you at the event.
 

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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I also want to add that we have a lot planned and are working with the City of Helen to work out some great deals!

More to come!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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As you already know.. count me in to help..
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Way cool! Thanks for organizing this. Had a lot of fun in Helen on weekend trips from Atlanta. It's a great venue for what sounds to be turning into a great event!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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I really like the logo, will there be hoodies or tee shirts with that logo?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Yes Dear.. there will be hoodies available.. in fact.. you and i need to find a place to order them.. err.. sawrry fergot to tell ya.. thank god for the internet how would we ever communicate..
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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hahahahahaha you are a trip Carol

I will try to go this year since I missed it last year.

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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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will there be patches too?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Will we get matching tattoos, too?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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Lawmann,
What is the charity this is aimed at?

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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This sounds like a lot of fun. Hey, I have a reason to look forward to Feb now!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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Count us in - I think - must check later with "she who must be obeyed"
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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Chris, Shaun letter to me was that it was going to Speedway Childrens Charity. Shaun, will have something for your auction from Hendrick and checking on another one also. Luke
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Sounds like a great event! Count me in! As a culinary arts student and wine connoissuer, sign me up for 2 bottles and the vineyard tour for sure! :-)
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BLUCOOPR
Chris, Shaun letter to me was that it was going to Speedway Childrens Charity. Shaun, will have something for your auction from Hendrick and checking on another one also. Luke
Thanks Luke, I appreciate you working that.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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FUN!! Not sure if work will keep me from doing this, but please pencil me in and 2 bottles of vino!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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This is a blast.. we did it last year.. and had a ball!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Theres going to be a BALL?! Shall I dust off my Tux?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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This might be doable. How close to that week-end do we have to let you know about the wine?
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Ron.. it would be great to have you.. I know when we did this last year.. they said two weeks prior to the wine.. if you want some and can't go, let me know and I will pick it up for you..
Some of us are still staying at the Helendorf as well
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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I want to come this time.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:08 AM
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We want you to, too !!!!
 
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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Oh My goodness! If I have my car by then, I am in for SURE!~ I love Helen, GA.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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This sounds awesome! I am still yet to visit Helen (gasp!) since I've lived here, but I will get a taste of it in Germany next week ha ha. Prost!
 
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