UPDATED- Operation Desert Fun, Oct 17-19

[Haole]

This was in Gen 4x4 and Chit Chat, but since it's a run, I figured I'd put it up here.

Here's the press release:

OPERATION DESERT FUN 2003
October 17-19
Ocotillo Wells SVRA

San Diego, CA – The California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc. is pleased to announce Operation Desert Fun, a desert adventure to benefit the Cal-Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association and Cal 4 Wheel. Like the charity event previously held every February, Operation Desert Fun will be held at the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, Ocotillo Wells, CA (35 miles east of Julian) and will include runs for all SUV’s, 4x4’s, Buggies, Baja’s, Motorcycles and ATV’s (sorry, no ATC’s).

Come out Friday night to try your luck on the Moonlight Poker Run. All vehicles are welcome to try for the best poker hand and vote on their favorite poker stop. Or use your GPS to guide you to a series of clues that lead you back to camp. Several other games are in the works, so stay tuned!

On Saturday, you will have many runs to choose from ranging from SUV novice to body-damage-likely! Duel Sport motorcycles can take a journey while another run takes all vehicle types on a run with games and lots of fun. No matter what toy you bring, we have a run for you! Then Saturday night, we will hold not only a raffle for the adults, but one for the kids too!

All proceeds from both raffles go directly to the Cal-Diego PVA.
Registration for multi-seat vehicles is $40 (if pre-registered by October 1st), single seat vehicles $20, single-seat vehicles for kids 17 and under (accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) $5, and the Duel Sport Motorcycle Run $35. Cal 4 Wheel will be receiving the proceeds from registration to cover the cost of the event, and to help in the fight to keep public land open and accessible to all of us.

For the Vendors interested in participating:

Every February in the desert of Ocotillo Wells, off roaders from all over the state would come to participate in a fundraiser for a local charity. That event was canceled this year, and left us with a need to replace it. The California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, Inc. met with the Cal-Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association, and Operation Desert Fun was born!

The Cal-Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association serves U.S. military veterans primarily in and around San Diego, CA. Cal-Diego PVA's programs focus on ensuring quality of life for these men and women who have served their country so bravely. Through sports and recreation, advocacy, and education, Cal-Diego PVA makes sure these veterans return to being active members of society. Through support and encouragement, Cal-Diego PVA members have gone on to compete in the Paralympic Games, get their college degrees, and discover hidden artistic talents. They learn to focus on their abilities instead of their disabilities. Cal-Diego PVA does not receive any government funding but operates entirely on fundraisers and donations.

On October 10-12, we invite all buggies, ATV’s, dirt bikes and 4x4’s to come out and participate in runs, games and a raffle for the kids as well as the adults. We are adding a few SUV runs to introduce new 4x4 owners to our beautiful desert. We would also like to encourage all businesses to set up a booth, to share your products and information with our anticipated crowd of at least 400 registrants (not to mention their friends and companions)! We are also seeking donations for both the kids’ and adults’ raffles in the form of money or product (does not have to be 4x4 or desert-related).

We will not be charging vendors who wish to come out to join us; rather, we offer the following:

· $200 in cash or product donated to the raffle gets you a booth and your logo in the program.
· $350 in cash or donated product gets you the above AND a business-card-sized ad in the program.
· $500 gets you all of the above but with a ¼ page ad and 1 of your banners hung up.
· $750 gets you the above but with a ½ page ad and 2 banners strategically placed.
· $1,000 gets you a full-page ad and 4 banners with one of them on the stage.

The best part is that all the proceeds from the raffles will go to the Cal-Diego PVA, and donations are tax-deductible.
Cal 4 Wheel will be receiving the registration dollars to cover event costs, and to help in the continuing fight to keep our public lands open to all of us.

Currently the only point of contact I have is Ang Cook. From the press release, I gather that there will be a sign up from the Cal4Wheel site.

If you would like a electronic copy of the press release or the vendor letter, email or PM me and I'll send it out.

[primergray]

btt

[Haole]

The registration form is now available on the Cal4Wheel site.

http://www.cal4wheel.com/odf/odf.html

[Haole]

btt

(only two months away!!)

[montezuma]

Sounds fun. I'll be there.

[Haole]

Cool, I'll see you there. I'll be in a yellow TJ.

[primergray]

I'm out! SHIT!!!! The ship is going to Fleet Week in Frisco that weekend and I have already been told "No Way!" I'm PISSED!!!

Have fun and take lots of pics for me please!

Jack

[Haole]

Sorry you can't make it Jack. I'll get some pics for ya.

[primergray]

The kids will love HFCRA's raffle prize!!


Jack and Jo

[primergray]

btt

This is just around the corner all!!!

jack

[Po' riggity]

I might be able to make that.. sounds like fun...
Scott

[4Runnerdude]

I'll be there hopefullt my rig is running by then.

[primergray]

I am bumping this again.

All, this is for our disabled Vets who fought to keep this Country FREE!!! Please suport this as much as possible!!!

Jack

[elusiv]

I'll be there... I hope to meet some locals.. I just moved out here from the east coast..we'll see if my jeep can hang.......

[Haole]

This weekend.

Even though the pre registration date is past you can still come and help a vet.

[elusiv]

look for me in this and say HI

[Haole]

I'll be in this:

[Russ1506]

Hey HCBob,,You should be showing the photos of when you do the balancing thing under the center of your rig......

[Jeepskickass]

Originally posted by Russ1506
Hey HCBob,,You should be showing the photos of when you do the balancing thing under the center of your rig......

[elusiv]

I didn't see you guys there....hers a couple pics of us.. we did zues's whatever (lookout mnt)...I've had better wheeling ..ate dust for 2 hours each way for a 45 min trail...and it wasn't very hard if you have lockers..
but the folks were friendly and I did get to go wheeling...

[Haole]

Originally posted by Russ1506
Hey HCBob,,You should be showing the photos of when you do the balancing thing under the center of your rig......

Did you take those pics? I forgot to get out and take those.

[Russ1506]

Any and all photos that may be used as evidence have been turned over to the proper authortiii and will be used against you.

[SanDiegoCJ]

Originally posted by elusiv
I didn't see you guys there....hers a couple pics of us.. we did zues's whatever (lookout mnt)...I've had better wheeling ..ate dust for 2 hours each way for a 45 min trail...and it wasn't very hard if you have lockers..
but the folks were friendly and I did get to go wheeling...

I was on that run. So that was you, huh.

[elusiv]

Gary, myou didn't even say HI???
jeeze.,...
is one of these you?

[Haole]

Originally posted by elusiv
Gary, myou didn't even say HI???
jeeze.,...
is one of these you?

Gary was the one with the walker.