MacMillan Cancer Care Longest day golf challenge

[Houchy]

As some of you may or may not know, I have had quite a few dealings of late with MacMillan Cancer care and really want to give something back. I had looked at their Kilimanjaro challenge but as I'm in and out and hospital until January, decided to scale it back a bit.

Now i'm not saying this is a walk in the park (well it is really if you take it literally) but it won't be easy but I'm looking to tie up with an idea from Hibby Radge who suggested a golf outing so thought I'd see if anyone else would fancy taking part in the MacMilan Cancer Longest Day Golf Challenge.

For those of you that don't know of it, it's 4 rounds of golf in one day with sponsorship proceeds going to MacMillan Cancer. The idea is that I'll contact as many clubs in a locality as I can and ask for 2 or possibly 3 courtesy times, (3 may be pushing it but I'll try anyway with promises of newspaper coverage and therefore "free" publicity of them supporting a worthwhile cause. If I can I'll see if I can get it to finish off at Dalmahoy so we can treat ourselves to a wee jaccuzzi and steam bath.

If anybody is interested, let me know so I know how many tee times I need at each course. I'm also trying to get Scott M involved as he organised a team last year.

[Sylar]

As already noted on the other thread, i'd be keen to do this again next year and happy to help with the organisational side, so long as i'm not left to my own devices! :wink:

Done it last year, and as tiring as it was, it was a very rewarding experience!

No reason you wouldn't manage to get 4 courses for free! We managed it last year - including both Scotscraig and Downfield - both amongst the more prestigious courses up here. So long as the courses aren't too pretentious, then they're normally happy to help out! We asked Gleneagles last year and they were happy to host us, but were asking for £70pp per round, which was just too much. Still, a very generous offer, as it was more than half price!

Teams are usually either 3 or 4 players - you can do it individually or as a pair, but to be eligible for any of the prizes, it needs to be a team of 4! It relies on a lot of daylight, as it normally takes 3-4 hours per round - it's not played like normal golf, in the sense that it's played at a significant pace! We started at 7am last year and finished around 21.30pm! As such, it's best to do it through the summer.

If we can get enough teams involved, we can perhaps do it as an outing. This would make planning a lot easier as we can look to arrange big events to collect money as a group - this could be things from raffles, collections at Easter Road prior to the matches etc etc etc. From family sponsorhips alone last year, I managed to raise £700 on my own.

A collective group effort would also be good as it would allow two potential novelties. If the groups are primarily constructed from Hibs fans, we can perhaps look to get the club involved somehow, be it via publicity, sponsorship or involvement (perhaps some of the players may want to join in and boost our profile/quest?). It's also recommended that you get matching uniforms for each team - again, this could perhaps be done with Hibs colours/crests or perhaps be something we could get the club shop involved with?

In terms of progress, we could get a good online blog/website to monitor progress - video diaries (perhaps to get the HI team involved?), filming on the day, regular blogs etc etc etc.

I'm wondering if this is also perhaps something that could be merged into the Edinburgh Charity events? If we could get members of the Hearts supporters (via Kickback?), we could have an internal competition and maybe even follow the charity events which are currently being advertised, with a 2v2 format? The potential for publicity, both local and national, is immense if we can get enough of an involvement from people to perhaps get the clubs interested.

Jeez, i've gone on a wee bit - these are just preliminary ideas as well, so plenty of potential for expansion and development.

I'm aware next summer is a LONG way away, but would it be possible for one of the mods to make this a sticky, so it doesn't fritter away into the depths of the vault?

[BroxburnHibee]

Ok I've done that for you boys.

I have to say this could grow arms & legs :thumbsup:

As long as it doesnt clash with my 2 weeks in Ibiza you can count me in.

[Sylar]

Thank you kindly!

It certainly has the potential to become a monster :agree:

The thread is only a few hours old and we have 3 people already!

[Houchy]

As already noted on the other thread, i'd be keen to do this again next year and happy to help with the organisational side, so long as i'm not left to my own devices! :wink:

Done it last year, and as tiring as it was, it was a very rewarding experience!

No reason you wouldn't manage to get 4 courses for free! We managed it last year - including both Scotscraig and Downfield - both amongst the more prestigious courses up here. So long as the courses aren't too pretentious, then they're normally happy to help out! We asked Gleneagles last year and they were happy to host us, but were asking for £70pp per round, which was just too much. Still, a very generous offer, as it was more than half price!

Teams are usually either 3 or 4 players - you can do it individually or as a pair, but to be eligible for any of the prizes, it needs to be a team of 4! It relies on a lot of daylight, as it normally takes 3-4 hours per round - it's not played like normal golf, in the sense that it's played at a significant pace! We started at 7am last year and finished around 21.30pm! As such, it's best to do it through the summer.

If we can get enough teams involved, we can perhaps do it as an outing. This would make planning a lot easier as we can look to arrange big events to collect money as a group - this could be things from raffles, collections at Easter Road prior to the matches etc etc etc. From family sponsorhips alone last year, I managed to raise £700 on my own.

A collective group effort would also be good as it would allow two potential novelties. If the groups are primarily constructed from Hibs fans, we can perhaps look to get the club involved somehow, be it via publicity, sponsorship or involvement (perhaps some of the players may want to join in and boost our profile/quest?). It's also recommended that you get matching uniforms for each team - again, this could perhaps be done with Hibs colours/crests or perhaps be something we could get the club shop involved with?

In terms of progress, we could get a good online blog/website to monitor progress - video diaries (perhaps to get the HI team involved?), filming on the day, regular blogs etc etc etc.

I'm wondering if this is also perhaps something that could be merged into the Edinburgh Charity events? If we could get members of the Hearts supporters (via Kickback?), we could have an internal competition and maybe even follow the charity events which are currently being advertised, with a 2v2 format? The potential for publicity, both local and national, is immense if we can get enough of an involvement from people to perhaps get the clubs interested.

Jeez, i've gone on a wee bit - these are just preliminary ideas as well, so plenty of potential for expansion and development.

I'm aware next summer is a LONG way away, but would it be possible for one of the mods to make this a sticky, so it doesn't fritter away into the depths of the vault?

Good work Scott, that's the sort of input/ideas I was looking for. I liked the idea about approaching the club to get involved as we could try and get polo shirts either free or with a good discount in return for publicity and if we could get players involved it would be massive.

I know it's still a long way until summer but I just thought more time the better to allow us to get the wheels in motion by approaching courses now before any other groups get in.

[GC]

Small thread hijack here but hope everything goes ok for you Houchy.

Great idea aswell lads.

[Houchy]

Small thread hijack here but hope everything goes ok for you Houchy.

Great idea aswell lads.

Going very well thanks mate. I'm in hospital right now getting chemo which seems to be working a treat an has killed off the main tumor (in my stomach this time) and the residual spots of cancer which showed in my liver and lymph nodes.

This is my 8th occurance of cancer and Macmillan as well as all the doctors, surgeons and nurses, have been absolutely fantastic the whole way through and I just feel it's time to give something back.:agree:

[Sylar]

Going very well thanks mate. I'm in hospital right now getting chemo which seems to be working a treat an has killed off the main tumor (in my stomach this time) and the residual spots of cancer which showed in my liver and lymph nodes.

This is my 8th occurance of cancer and Macmillan as well as all the doctors, surgeons and nurses, have been absolutely fantastic the whole way through and I just feel it's time to give something back.:agree:

Sorry to hear that Houchy - I didn't realise you, personally, were affected so directly by this - guess I don't pay much attention on these boards at times.

When we completed the event last year, I done it for a friend of mine whom i'd known since primary school - she developed a tumerous mass on her spine, which quickly spread into her brain and killed her - she died the week before we completed the event. All 4 of us knew the girl well and she had introduced me to my now fiance - we were all fairly emotional come the end of the day.

I'm glad to see yours seems to be more of a success story and it will be nice to have another strong motivation this year.

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery and a chance to say "thank you" in style come the summer.

[Sylar]

Just as an aside, I'll start taking details as I go just now, despite it being early days - can never be too organised and all that...

Can I start by asking for your proper names, so I can compile a list of folks interested.

If you'd rather not have your name displayed publicly for all and sundry to see, could you PM me please?

Thanks :agree:

[Houchy]

If we could also get an idea of where everyone is located so we can try and accomodate people location wise as best as possible. I'm Bathgate so was thinking of only myself here and thought Bathgate, Deer Park, maybe uphall or Harburn (or Ratho, short course and pretty flat IIRC) and try to finish in style at Dalmahoy.

Obviously that suits me perfectly but we need to accomodate people as best as possible so if you could let us know your locations we can identify an area and start approching clubs from round there asap to get in first.

[Sylar]

Im Bathgate also (well, Dundee, but for the sake of this, i'll use my home address).

I'm not adversed to travelling if needbe for this as I suspect there will be a few folks from Edinburgh and surrounding interested as well (hopefully anyway).

They say it's best to ask the course where you're a member first, as they're more likely to accomodate the request of a member for a free round.

Let me complicate it further by asking if I can have the following:

Name - Location - Membership? If so, where.

Cheers :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

I had a bit of a brainstorming session last night after thinking about this, and it really does have potential - maybe i'm thinking too big in some capacities, but as follows is a wee task list I came up with:

Allocate teams - dependant on numbers.


Register Teams - with team captains selected.


Find courses most suitable - based on location.


Book courses - based on most suitably chosen/member involvement.


Organise Uniforms - contact Hibs' club shop?


If numbers are significant enough, get the club involved:

Publicity - space in the programme, website etc...
Donation - in return for advertising on the uniforms?
Subsidised Uniforms - in collaboration with the club shop.
Involvement - perhaps some players/coaching staff/backroom staff will want to participate?
Celebratory dinner post event at ER and showcase of final achievements?


Establish a website to track progress, allow discussion etc - similar to the Charity Game events - allocate to someone with IT knowledge!


Involve the Hibs Interactive team? - publicitiy, video diaries, filming on the day?


Consider a league structure - try and get supporters from other football clubs in Scotland to create teams? The structure is based on a points system - where stableford scores are submitted, the highest of which goes forward for prizes at the very end and can win holidays, rounds of golf etc (for MacMillan in general). If enough clubs supporters' can get involved, we can establish a league and see who gets the highest points. Again, there's potential here to get actual clubs involved - show their support for MacMillan through supporting their fans? - this could be be potentially brilliant or potentially too big - it involves finding someone to go through the supporters forums of each club in Scotland and advertise the campaign. If interest is generated and we can get 1 or more teams involved, it then involves them allocating a liaison with their clubs to get their clubs involved....


Appoint a publicist from one of the various team members - contact local media to advertise (free) our challenge and inviting people to join/donate money. Arrange photoshoots before and after the event, with accompanying
interviews.


A list of potential courses in the Edinburgh and Lothians region:

Bathgate
Uphall
Pumpherston
Deer Park
Harburn
Dalmahoy
Silverknowes
Kings Acre
Bruntsfield
Prestonfield
Niddrie Castle


to name a few of the top of my head.

[Houchy]

Wow, someones been busy.

There's "Killie fan" (or is it "the Doomed") who might be willing to take this to their board and see if someone is willing to take ownership from their site. Only problems that i can see though with the other clubs is that we are potentially looking at increasing the distances we'd have to travel by someway but i'm sure the Hearts fans that use .net would have no problem taking this to kickback.

[Sylar]

I wasn't meaning we colaborate with other supporters and play it all together, as it might mean we'd end up travelling the length and breadth of Scotland!

I was suggesting that we get other club's supporters to do what we're doing - organise their own event and play it on their own time with their own courses and scores. We could try to arrange it so we all play on the same day.

Once we've finished, i'd get the other teams to submit their scores to me, and I could compile a league table based on results with something in it for the winner (if we get enough of a sponsorship, we could perhaps either buy, or get someone to donate a prize, such as a round of golf for the winning team at Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Troon etc etc).

Plus there'd be the pride factor of knowing your supporters are the best golfers in Scottish Football :greengrin

[Houchy]

I wasn't meaning we colaborate with other supporters and play it all together, as it might mean we'd end up travelling the length and breadth of Scotland!

I was suggesting that we get other club's supporters to do what we're doing - organise their own event and play it on their own time with their own courses and scores. We could try to arrange it so we all play on the same day.

Once we've finished, i'd get the other teams to submit their scores to me, and I could compile a league table based on results with something in it for the winner (if we get enough of a sponsorship, we could perhaps either buy, or get someone to donate a prize, such as a round of golf for the winning team at Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Troon etc etc).

Plus there'd be the pride factor of knowing your supporters are the best golfers in Scottish Football :greengrin

Ah, bit of a misunderstanding there then. :doh:

I see what you mean now. This chemo's knocking me barmy (that's my excuse anyway.)

[H18sry]

I would be interested aswell, what are the handicap restrictions?



Also my mate is on the green staff at Pumpherston so maybe able to swing something there :wink:

[Sylar]

I would be interested aswell, what are the handicap restrictions?



Also my mate is on the green staff at Pumpherston so maybe able to swing something there :wink:

No handicap restrictions whatsoever - I played with 2 guys last year who had NO handicap - I just allocated them one, based on their level.

Had a look on their website tonight and there's nothing up for the Longest Day yet - but it's a regular event, so it should be running.

[Houchy]

I've had another 6 people register an interest in putting their names down in the last 2 days so that's about 3 teams so far. One of them is currently "experiencing technical difficulties" (ie a Yam:greengrin) but he's actually a good bloke who again, has had dealings with MacMillan in the last few years, one's a Chelsea fan and again a good bloke, 2 are hibby's that post on here and I don't think the other pair are all that fussed about football but can play a bit of golf and have contacts at Gullane (although maybe not easiest courses when playing 4 rounds in one day).

[Sylar]

Houchy the recruitment specialist - good work mon ami :agree:

Gullane would be nice - if we could guarentee the wind not be blowing :greengrin

[greenlex]

Right chaps I'm in. I don't frequent this board very much but Houchy has pointed me in this direction. In the west Lothian area but willing to go anywhere. :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Right chaps I'm in. I don't frequent this board very much but Houchy has pointed me in this direction. In the west Lothian area but willing to go anywhere. :thumbsup:

Good job - any of your boys fancy it in addition?

[greenlex]

Good job - any of your boys fancy it in addition?
I'll speak to them when I see them Scott.

[Sylar]

I've had two other PM's from people interested in taking part, so the total number interested (including Houchy's 6), we stand at 12. Which is awesome - Id love us to get to 16 or 20, but maybe im being greedy or over ambitious.

All parties who've been in touch are Edinburgh and Lothians, so the location can be anywhere in West Lothian or Edinburgh and surrounding.

5-6 months to plan this :thumbsup:

[cocopops1875]

I've had two other PM's from people interested in taking part, so the total number interested (including Houchy's 6), we stand at 12. Which is awesome - Id love us to get to 16 or 20, but maybe im being greedy or over ambitious.

All parties who've been in touch are Edinburgh and Lothians, so the location can be anywhere in West Lothian or Edinburgh and surrounding.

5-6 months to plan this :thumbsup:
have checked and old boy:wink: defo into it :thumbsup: dunno if i mentioned but we are members at gifford if that helps after the gullane mention

[Houchy]

Hopefully we are close to getting an idea of how many people are interested and where these people are located so we can start planning 6-8 clubs in the surrounding areas that I'll write to and request courtesy times.

As Scott mentioned, we've still got quite a bit of time before this takes place but I just wanted to get things started before anything is launched on the macmillan website and everyone starts applying to various goilf clubs for times, making it more difficult for us to get further times.

Great response so far though and I really am overwhelmed by everyones enthusiasm so thank you all for your intrest.:agree:

[Godsahibby]

Hi Folks,

This is something i've read about before, I seem to remember a big thing in one of the golf mags last years about it, and while i'm fortunate enough to not be directly effected with the work Macmillan carry out I believe it is a very good cause.

I'd be more than willing to take part in this.

I've got good mate who's one of the pro's at dunbar so could come in useful with arranging courses.

[Sylar]

Welcome aboard.

If you get a moment, could you PM your proper name, town of residence and rough handicap/club of membership (if applicable for the last 2)?

Thanks kindly! :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Small update:

I've been utterly and totally swamped with Uni work for the last 4 months or so, and it doesn't look like letting up anytime soon, so I've put very little thought into this event.

I did check the MacMillan website today though and the details of the day are up if anyone fancies having a read over it:

Details here (http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Get_Involved/Golf_events/Longest_Day_Golf/Longest_Day_Golf_home.aspx)

[Hibbyradge]

It's a great idea but I struggle to make 2 rounds these days, so 4 is a no go for me.

Sorry.

[Houchy]

Small update:

I've been utterly and totally swamped with Uni work for the last 4 months or so, and it doesn't look like letting up anytime soon, so I've put very little thought into this event.

I did check the MacMillan website today though and the details of the day are up if anyone fancies having a read over it:

Details here (http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Get_Involved/Golf_events/Longest_Day_Golf/Longest_Day_Golf_home.aspx)

As Scott says, the details are now up on their website so i'm going to start writing out to the relevant golf clubs.

After discussions with Scott, it turns out that a majority of people interested are in West Lothian with only 2 from Edinburgh. The courses we were therefore looking at were: Bathgate, Uphall, Turnhouse and hopefully Dalmahoy to finish with (the last 2 to try and accomodate the edinburgers).

If anyone is a member of any of these clubs, could you drop me a pm to see if we could use your membership status to soften up the relevant clubs.

Also if anyone as any objections to these courses, again please let me know as I will try to accomodate everyone as best I can.

Dates discussed were 9th or 10th of July although I am on holiday again from the 3rd for 2 weeks so maybe looking towards w/c 20th July (again, so long as everyone is cool with that.

Numbers wise we have around 12 people now (so 3 fourballs). If anyone can help with driving it would obviously be much appreciated. (I'm happy to drive if anyone needs picked up/dropped off).

Thanks everyone.
Lawrence.

[Houchy]

Just another quick update:

I have just come off the phone to the West Lothian Courier who are looking at running a story on this. With this backing, I am hoping that the golf courses will see the benefits from the free advertising they will get.

[HibbyScott]

I'd be interested in playing if there's still spaces available :thumbsup:

In West Lothian as well and I'm bar staff at Harburn so might be able to ask them about it and things?

[Houchy]

I'd be interested in playing if there's still spaces available :thumbsup:

In West Lothian as well and I'm bar staff at Harburn so might be able to ask them about it and things?

Cool, if you could send your details to me via PM ie name (I'm thinking, Scott maybe?) and handicap if you have one (you don't need one though). That would be handy if you could swing things at Harburn aswell mate:agree:.

If you can get times from Harburn, we'd be needing 3. I've just pinged an email to uphall to see if they can accomodate us.

[greenlex]

I'd be interested in playing if there's still spaces available :thumbsup:

In West Lothian as well and I'm bar staff at Harburn so might be able to ask them about it and things?


Cool, if you could send your details to me via PM ie name (I'm thinking, Scott maybe?) and handicap if you have one (you don't need one though). That would be handy if you could swing things at Harburn aswell mate:agree:.

If you can get times from Harburn, we'd be needing 3. I've just pinged an email to uphall to see if they can accomodate us.

I will put the squeeze on Harburn too Houchy. :agree:

[Sylar]

Good luck! I tried Harburn last year - sent a letter, phoned twice and sent an email, but no-one ever got back to me. I asked for tee-times, or, failing that, a place to advertise our teams' efforts, or if they would sponsor one of their members (a competition winning member too :wink:) and got nothing on all fronts!

Just make sure Harburn is an early one - walking up the 16th and 17th would be a bugger near the end of the day! :greengrin

[Houchy]

Right,

That's Uphall and Turnhouse contacted with someone I know, who has been a member at Bathgate for a long time, speaking with them tomorrow.

As I stated previously, I am probably looking at week commencing 20th July and it will be during the week obviously so as to avoid disrupting club competitions/congested fairways etc so can everyone who is a definate please PM me with names, telephone numbers, location, if you can drive and, if so, are you able to help with shutteling your team from course to course so that I can delegate 1 driver per team.

The clubs we are presently looking at are Bathgate, Uphall, Turnhouse and Dalmahoy (if you don't ask you dont get), with possible reserves being Pumpherston, Deer Park, Harburn and maybe Ratho depending on responses from the other 4.

The West Lothian Courier are running a story on this and as we are also incorporating Edinburgh courses, I'll also approach the Evening News. I'll also contact local businesses for sponsorship (maybe through Real Radio or Forth 1). I know some companies ie Sky and maybe HSBC do a pound for pound for charity events for their staff so if anyone elses company operates a similar sheme then all the better.

Oh yeah, and if you could also PM me address so I can get the Sponsor Packs sent out to you.

[HibbyScott]

I'm just off the phone to the secretary at Harburn, and she can't see a problem with it (said we'd tee off around early morning, get 16 and 17 out of the way as previously suggested :wink:) She asked for me to give her something in writing that she could put before the committee as a courtesy, so once we know exactly how many times we need, I'll be able to do that

And I'm definately in by the way :thumbsup:

[Houchy]

I'm just off the phone to the secretary at Harburn, and she can't see a problem with it (said we'd tee off around early morning, get 16 and 17 out of the way as previously suggested :wink:) She asked for me to give her something in writing that she could put before the committee as a courtesy, so once we know exactly how many times we need, I'll be able to do that

And I'm definately in by the way :thumbsup:

Good man Scott, I've got a letter on email that I've sent to turnhouse and Uphall which goes on a bit about why we are looking to do it, but if you want me to send it to you so you can say "this is what one of the organisers has sent to other clubs" I can do.

[HibbyScott]

Houchy,

If you want to e-mail me the letter I could print it off and hand it in at Harburn tomorrow on my way home from Uni?

My e-mail address is on its way in PM

[Houchy]

Houchy,

If you want to e-mail me the letter I could print it off and hand it in at Harburn tomorrow on my way home from Uni?

My e-mail address is on its way in PM

Thanks Scott. I'll send it over about 4ish mate.


Update:
Just had a reply from Turnhouse who have given us 3 fourballs on 21st or 23rd July.

[Houchy]

Another update.

Uphall are happy to accomodate us.

So hopefully it will be:

Bathgate, (or Harburn or Pumpherston) at around 06:00 for 09:30 finish

Uphall at around 10:00 for 13:30 finish (confirmed)

Turnhouse around 14:00 for 17:30 finish (confirmed)

Dalmahoy (or Ratho) 18:00 for 21:30 finish (90% sure I can get Ratho through connections but will try for Dalmahoy even just to ask if we can access leisure facilities afterwards to wind down)

[Houchy]

Both Uphall and Turnhouse are happy with our times based on the 23rd (Thursday) so I think that's the date set.

Again can anyone who hasn't yet confirmed they can play, or anyone else who would like to play please do so so that I can allocate teams. Please also PM me your address for sponsor forms and if you can drive as I am trying to designate 2 drivers per team (so that we can get from course to course in our teams).

Thanks

[BroxburnHibee]

Both Uphall and Turnhouse are happy with our times based on the 23rd (Thursday) so I think that's the date set.

Again can anyone who hasn't yet confirmed they can play, or anyone else who would like to play please do so so that I can allocate teams. Please also PM me your address for sponsor forms and if you can drive as I am trying to designate 2 drivers per team (so that we can get from course to course in our teams).

Thanks

Have you not already got my address Lawrence?

I don't mind driving.

[Houchy]

Have you not already got my address Lawrence?

I don't mind driving.

I think Scott M got most of the names and addresses quite early on so I'll check with him to see who's details he has.

I'm more just trying to get names of definates so I can get the teams put together at this point mate (you're already added).

[BroxburnHibee]

I think Scott M got most of the names and addresses quite early on so I'll check with him to see who's details he has.

I'm more just trying to get names of definates so I can get the teams put together at this point mate (you're already added).

Actually yeah it was Scott :greengrin

[Houchy]

Actually yeah it was Scott :greengrin

Just checked with Scott and he only has your phone number and location but no address. There's no massive rush but if you could PM me with your address so I can send you out your sponsorship pack.

Thanks

[Sylar]

I only have people's names, towns and golf club membership, where applicable!

It was early days, so I didn't see the point in taking masses of information quite so early on :wink:

[Houchy]

That's Dalmahoy contacted so lets keep the fingers crossed.:agree:

[HibbyScott]

That's Dalmahoy contacted so lets keep the fingers crossed.:agree:

Just remembered, I actually know one of the teaching professionals and the Director of Golf (if it's still him) up at Dalmahoy. Not sure how much weight that would be able to add to us, but it might be worth a try if you'd like me to see if I can find either of them?

[Sylar]

It wouldn't do any harm to have someone associated with Dalmahoy pushing our case Scott.

Good idea! :agree:

[HibbyScott]

It wouldn't do any harm to have someone associated with Dalmahoy pushing our case Scott.

Good idea! :agree:

I'll see what I can do, I MIGHT be able to get into Dalmahoy on the way back today, but it is a bit out of my way, and I'm not sure when I'll get out of uni. I'll see what I can do though

[Houchy]

I'll see what I can do, I MIGHT be able to get into Dalmahoy on the way back today, but it is a bit out of my way, and I'm not sure when I'll get out of uni. I'll see what I can do though

It's worth a try anyway.:agree:

Pretty pleased with the email I sent to Dalmahoy even if I do say so myself.

[greenlex]

Just missed Harburn's Captain yesterday but I believe Hibbyscott has popped a letter into the comittee. Fingers crossed.

[Godsahibby]

Good news this looks to be all go.

Are we still going to get in contact with the club, maybe raise awareness through the matchday programme or ask for Hibs poloshirts for us to wear.

Could a race night or something along those lines be run at the club again to raise more cash.

[Sylar]

Good news this looks to be all go.

Are we still going to get in contact with the club, maybe raise awareness through the matchday programme or ask for Hibs poloshirts for us to wear.

Could a race night or something along those lines be run at the club again to raise more cash.

Yeah. Although I wanted to hold off until we had confirmed courses, teams and dates before getting Hibs involved.

I've scrapped the idea of getting other supporters groups involved. Too much work with little end benefit to either the event, or the charity. Best we just focus on our efforts, which are going well by all accounts!

I'd thought about asking if they would be so kind as to do both of your ideas. We need to have uniforms (in the sense of matching tops), so I thought it would be good to see if we could get them to do polos, thus helping us out and allowing Hibs to gain some reputation by showing they support their supporters and charities at the same time! I'd like to ask someone who has been a long-term season ticket holder (out of our group) to get in touch with the club. I'm a relatively new Hibs fan, and due to Uni commitments, I've never owned a ST, so I don't think I would be the best person to approach the club. Best having someone with better ties than me?

Do the club have a particular individual who organises the programme - I'd say he should be the next point of contact once we have our itinerary confirmed!

At the moment, we have/hoping for:

Harburn: 1st Course, 3x4balls, 6.00am
Uphall: 2nd Course, 3x4balls, 9.30/10am
Turnhouse: 3rd Course, 3x4balls, 14.30pm
Dalmahoy: 4th Course, 3x4balls, 18.30pm

Should allow us to finish around half 9. If we get Dalmahoy, we'll have a chance to rest, use their facilities, have some dinner together once we're done!

Do we have a provisional incase Dalmahoy aren't happy with this? From past experience in dealing with them, they're usually reluctant to part with freebies, even for charity! To continue with accomodating those from Edinburgh, I had discussed the possibility of Lothianburn with Houchy (as I think we have someone taking part who is a member there?). I'm sure Ratho was also mentioned....

If we get Ratho, would it be worthwhile asking if Dalmahoy would allow us access to their leisure facilities anyway?

We need to arrange ourselves into 3 set 4 balls. This is pretty rigid once the teams are registered with little opportunity to move around, so we'll need to establish a way of devising them.

Houchy
Scott M
greenlex
HibbyScott
GodsaHibby
BroxburnHibby
Hi8sry
Sg7nil
a
b
c
d

I've fired the names into a random stats generator we use at Uni (I'm well aware I could be using it for something much more productive!) and the 3 teams it spat back out were as follows:

Team Reilly
Sg7nil
a
Godsahibby
HibbyScott

Team Smith
Houchy
c
greenlex
Scott M

Team Turnbull
b
BroxburnHibby
Hi8sry
d

Houchy - you'd mentioned you had some friends who were interested in joining up - if you tell me there are 4 of them, then you kick ass!

[Houchy]

Just got this from Dalmahoy:

Hi Lawrence

I have booked 3 times for you on Thursday 23rd July, starting at 6pm, 6.09pm & 6.18pm.

I hope the day goes well for you, and you raise lots of money for the charity.

Kind regards

Gordon Watt
Golf Co-ordinator

That's ***** awesome.

My Plans were (but I've not heard from Harburn or Bathgate) was as follows:
Bathgate/Harburn : 06:00 until 09:30 with the other groups at 06:10 and 06:20 (thought Bathgate as no big hills and 10 minutes from uphall whereas Harburn may be more difficult to get to uphall from at 09:30)

Uphall at 10:00 with the same ideas time wise

Turnhouse at 14:30

Dalmahoy as above: 18:00, 18:09 and 18:18.

From this, I think I'll need to ask Turnhouse for 14:00 to give us a bit more time.:agree:

Scott, I have got 4 others plus reserves if need be mate from Sky and HSBC.:agree:

[Houchy]

Yeah. Although I wanted to hold off until we had confirmed courses, teams and dates before getting Hibs involved.

I've scrapped the idea of getting other supporters groups involved. Too much work with little end benefit to either the event, or the charity. Best we just focus on our efforts, which are going well by all accounts!

I'd thought about asking if they would be so kind as to do both of your ideas. We need to have uniforms (in the sense of matching tops), so I thought it would be good to see if we could get them to do polos, thus helping us out and allowing Hibs to gain some reputation by showing they support their supporters and charities at the same time! I'd like to ask someone who has been a long-term season ticket holder (out of our group) to get in touch with the club. I'm a relatively new Hibs fan, and due to Uni commitments, I've never owned a ST, so I don't think I would be the best person to approach the club. Best having someone with better ties than me?

Do the club have a particular individual who organises the programme - I'd say he should be the next point of contact once we have our itinerary confirmed!

At the moment, we have/hoping for:

Harburn: 1st Course, 3x4balls, 6.00am
Uphall: 2nd Course, 3x4balls, 9.30/10am
Turnhouse: 3rd Course, 3x4balls, 14.30pm
Dalmahoy: 4th Course, 3x4balls, 18.30pm

Should allow us to finish around half 9. If we get Dalmahoy, we'll have a chance to rest, use their facilities, have some dinner together once we're done!

Do we have a provisional incase Dalmahoy aren't happy with this? From past experience in dealing with them, they're usually reluctant to part with freebies, even for charity! To continue with accomodating those from Edinburgh, I had discussed the possibility of Lothianburn with Houchy (as I think we have someone taking part who is a member there?). I'm sure Ratho was also mentioned....

If we get Ratho, would it be worthwhile asking if Dalmahoy would allow us access to their leisure facilities anyway?

We need to arrange ourselves into 3 set 4 balls. This is pretty rigid once the teams are registered with little opportunity to move around, so we'll need to establish a way of devising them.

Houchy
Scott M
greenlex
HibbyScott
GodsaHibby
BroxburnHibby
Hi8sry
Sg7nil
a
b
c
d

I've fired the names into a random stats generator we use at Uni (I'm well aware I could be using it for something much more productive!) and the 3 teams it spat back out were as follows:

Team Reilly
Sg7nil
a
Godsahibby
HibbyScott

Team Smith
Houchy
c
greenlex
Scott M

Team Turnbull
b
BroxburnHibby
Hi8sry
d

Houchy - you'd mentioned you had some friends who were interested in joining up - if you tell me there are 4 of them, then you kick ass!

B and D for team Turnbull, I would like to fill with two friends, Tony Wright and Mark Whelan as they both work together and play golf regularly together. One's a tim and the others a Chelsea fan (but he is from London).

"C" would be a guy (Mike Eprile) I know from my old work.

and "A" Greg Muir from Sky.

[Sylar]

Awesome news Houchy! Simply awesome!

I'd be happy with Bathgate - despite having lived in Bathgate for 18 years, I've never played the course!

It seems we have 12 guarenteed then.

Do you want to start getting the 4 teams registered?

Are my model groups OK? I'll let you fill in the a,b,c and d with the names of those who are your first choice 4.

If not, feel free to rearrange and come up with new groups!

Any mention of access to their leisure facilities afterwards?

[sg7nil]

Yeah. Although I wanted to hold off until we had confirmed courses, teams and dates before getting Hibs involved.

I've scrapped the idea of getting other supporters groups involved. Too much work with little end benefit to either the event, or the charity. Best we just focus on our efforts, which are going well by all accounts!

I'd thought about asking if they would be so kind as to do both of your ideas. We need to have uniforms (in the sense of matching tops), so I thought it would be good to see if we could get them to do polos, thus helping us out and allowing Hibs to gain some reputation by showing they support their supporters and charities at the same time! I'd like to ask someone who has been a long-term season ticket holder (out of our group) to get in touch with the club. I'm a relatively new Hibs fan, and due to Uni commitments, I've never owned a ST, so I don't think I would be the best person to approach the club. Best having someone with better ties than me?

Do the club have a particular individual who organises the programme - I'd say he should be the next point of contact once we have our itinerary confirmed!

At the moment, we have/hoping for:

Harburn: 1st Course, 3x4balls, 6.00am
Uphall: 2nd Course, 3x4balls, 9.30/10am
Turnhouse: 3rd Course, 3x4balls, 14.30pm
Dalmahoy: 4th Course, 3x4balls, 18.30pm

Should allow us to finish around half 9. If we get Dalmahoy, we'll have a chance to rest, use their facilities, have some dinner together once we're done!

Do we have a provisional incase Dalmahoy aren't happy with this? From past experience in dealing with them, they're usually reluctant to part with freebies, even for charity! To continue with accomodating those from Edinburgh, I had discussed the possibility of Lothianburn with Houchy (as I think we have someone taking part who is a member there?). I'm sure Ratho was also mentioned....

If we get Ratho, would it be worthwhile asking if Dalmahoy would allow us access to their leisure facilities anyway?

We need to arrange ourselves into 3 set 4 balls. This is pretty rigid once the teams are registered with little opportunity to move around, so we'll need to establish a way of devising them.

Houchy
Scott M
greenlex
HibbyScott
GodsaHibby
BroxburnHibby
Hi8sry
Sg7nil
a
b
c
d

I've fired the names into a random stats generator we use at Uni (I'm well aware I could be using it for something much more productive!) and the 3 teams it spat back out were as follows:

Team Reilly
Sg7nil
a
Godsahibby
HibbyScott

Team Smith
Houchy
c
greenlex
Scott M

Team Turnbull
b
BroxburnHibby
Hi8sry
d

Houchy - you'd mentioned you had some friends who were interested in joining up - if you tell me there are 4 of them, then you kick ass!

I still have to confirm that I can get the day off...(I had stupidly thought that it would be around the 21st June for some strange reason!) will confirm with you tomorrow.

Looks good so my boss better not put the kibosh on it..! If I'm playing I can drive too. :thumbsup:

[H18sry]

I still have to confirm that I can get the day off...(I had stupidly thought that it would be around the 21st June for some strange reason!) will confirm with you tomorrow.

Looks good so my boss better not put the kibosh on it..! If I'm playing I can drive too. :thumbsup:

Cool but how's your sand shots and putting :greengrin

[BroxburnHibee]

Sorry to let you all down guys but my boss has just changed my holiday dates and I am now working that week - there's no chance of getting the time off :brickwall

I'm absolutely gutted especially as I haven't played Dalmahoy before.

Feel terrible about this and if there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to ask.

I really wish you all the best on this.

Sorry again.:fuming:

[Houchy]

Sorry to let you all down guys but my boss has just changed my holiday dates and I am now working that week - there's no chance of getting the time off :brickwall

I'm absolutely gutted especially as I haven't played Dalmahoy before.

Feel terrible about this and if there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to ask.

I really wish you all the best on this.

Sorry again.:fuming:

Sorry to hear that mate. Don't worry about it though as I have reserves in place. At least you were able to let me know before teams have been finalised.:agree:

[Houchy]

Awesome news Houchy! Simply awesome!

I'd be happy with Bathgate - despite having lived in Bathgate for 18 years, I've never played the course!

It seems we have 12 guarenteed then.

Do you want to start getting the 4 teams registered?

Are my model groups OK? I'll let you fill in the a,b,c and d with the names of those who are your first choice 4.

If not, feel free to rearrange and come up with new groups!

Any mention of access to their leisure facilities afterwards?

I didn't ask about using the facilities afterwards to be honest. I just wanted to try and secure the round so didn't want to seem greedy.

I'll put it to them next week once I've got the teams sorted out.

I've had to modify the teams slightly as cocopops wasn't on the list and he's confirmed as a definate so I've registered the first team which I've registered as Team Smith as that was the first 4 I had contact details for and that was a team of:

Me
Scott M
Greenlex
Mike Eprile

Team Turnbull:

Tony Wright
Mark Whelan
H18sry
Hibby Scott

Team Reilly:
SG7nil
Cocopops
Godsahibby
Greg Muir

[Houchy]

Just got this from Dalmahoy:

Hi Lawrence

I have booked 3 times for you on Thursday 23rd July, starting at 6pm, 6.09pm & 6.18pm.

I hope the day goes well for you, and you raise lots of money for the charity.

Kind regards

Gordon Watt
Golf Co-ordinator

That's ***** awesome.

My Plans were (but I've not heard from Harburn or Bathgate) was as follows:
Bathgate/Harburn : 06:00 until 09:30 with the other groups at 06:10 and 06:20 (thought Bathgate as no big hills and 10 minutes from uphall whereas Harburn may be more difficult to get to uphall from at 09:30)

Uphall at 10:00 with the same ideas time wise

Turnhouse at 14:30

Dalmahoy as above: 18:00, 18:09 and 18:18.

From this, I think I'll need to ask Turnhouse for 14:00 to give us a bit more time.:agree:

Scott, I have got 4 others plus reserves if need be mate from Sky and HSBC.:agree:

Turnhouse have changed us to 13:45 which means that we'll need to play uphall in a max of 3.5 hours (so 10-13.30 then 15 mins to get to turnhouse).

I did request 14:00 on 2 occassions but got 14:30 and 13:45 which makes me think there may be an outing at 14:00 so at least this way we'll get away before that and maybe have an additional 15 mins to grab a soup and a sandwich or a coffee.

[greenlex]

Quick update from Harburn. It should be ok and don't see any problems. There will be a small wait till it's confirmed thouh as most of the committee resigned at Sunday's AGM apparently. :rolleyes: We will need to have an EGM and sort this all out before it's rubber stamped.

[Sylar]

Quick update from Harburn. It should be ok and don't see any problems. There will be a small wait till it's confirmed thouh as most of the committee resigned at Sunday's AGM apparently. :rolleyes: We will need to have an EGM and sort this all out before it's rubber stamped.

Ooooh!!!! I disappear for a couple of weeks and scandal breaks loose!!!

Do you know what happened? Anything to do with the captain being accosted at the prizegiving and the fate of said accoster?

I'm intrigued now....

[Houchy]

Ooooh!!!! I disappear for a couple of weeks and scandal breaks loose!!!

Do you know what happened? Anything to do with the captain being accosted at the prizegiving and the fate of said accoster?

I'm intrigued now....

I appreciate the efforts lex but one of the members at Bathgate has confirmed that they have offered us the 3 times we needed.

Confirmed times now:

Bathgate: 06:00
Uphall: 10:00
Turnhouse: 13:45 (so we'll really have to fly round Uphall.)
Dalmahoy: 18:00

[HibbyScott]

Ooooh!!!! I disappear for a couple of weeks and scandal breaks loose!!!

Do you know what happened? Anything to do with the captain being accosted at the prizegiving and the fate of said accoster?

I'm intrigued now....

It was to do with that, apparently the captain wanted to move that item up from number 8 on the agenda to number 1, and said that if he didn't get the 75% backing he needed then he'd walk, and this got a few people's backs up, and most voted against him, and he resigned, along with what appears to be most of the committee :dummytit:

But you didn't hear this from me :wink:

Edit: Lawrence, any idea if its the East or West Course we've got at Dalmahoy?

[Sylar]

Quick suggestion - check and see if any of your workplaces do a "Matched Giving" program. We applied for this last year, when I (and my boss) were working for HBoS - they matched £500 donation, to give us a "total raised" of £1500!

I've only just found this out today - left the company 8 months ago, and they sent me a letter, which I've only just received!

[Godsahibby]

I work for RBS and i'm 99% sure they do this.

[Sylar]

I work for RBS and i'm 99% sure they do this.

Yeah, they do - worked with them once upon a yesterday and they helped with another charity event we organised!

Good to know we have the avenues!

[greenlex]

I appreciate the efforts lex but one of the members at Bathgate has confirmed that they have offered us the 3 times we needed.

Confirmed times now:

Bathgate: 06:00
Uphall: 10:00
Turnhouse: 13:45 (so we'll really have to fly round Uphall.)
Dalmahoy: 18:00
Lawrence I was speaking with the Harburn secretary today and they would have been delighted to jave us. Quick suggestion to be shot down if need be. (sounds bad but I know what I mean) Harburn will give us the 2pm tee time if you wish to ditch Turnhouse. It may be better for the travel to Dalmahoy at half fiveish during the week with a quick nip[ along the A71. Getting from Turnhouse to Dalmahoy at that time of night might be a bit tight with the gyle and Mayury junctions to negotiate? Happy to go anywhere to be honest but the logistics may be better and Harburn are happy to accomodate. Just let me know.
Alex

[sg7nil]

Lawrence I was speaking with the Harburn secretary today and they would have been delighted to jave us. Quick suggestion to be shot down if need be. (sounds bad but I know what I mean) Harburn will give us the 2pm tee time if you wish to ditch Turnhouse. It may be better for the travel to Dalmahoy at half fiveish during the week with a quick nip[ along the A71. Getting from Turnhouse to Dalmahoy at that time of night might be a bit tight with the gyle and Mayury junctions to negotiate? Happy to go anywhere to be honest but the logistics may be better and Harburn are happy to accomodate. Just let me know.
Alex


And Harburn is flatter and an easier walk than Turnhouse (especially the 1st and 10th holes!!)...

although happy to play any of them (as long as it's no 4 rounds of Lothianburn... where I used to play... 2 rounds there could kill you, never mind 4!

[greenlex]

Ooooh!!!! I disappear for a couple of weeks and scandal breaks loose!!!

Do you know what happened? Anything to do with the captain being accosted at the prizegiving and the fate of said accoster?

I'm intrigued now....


It was to do with that, apparently the captain wanted to move that item up from number 8 on the agenda to number 1, and said that if he didn't get the 75% backing he needed then he'd walk, and this got a few people's backs up, and most voted against him, and he resigned, along with what appears to be most of the committee :dummytit:

But you didn't hear this from me :wink:

Edit: Lawrence, any idea if its the East or West Course we've got at Dalmahoy?

Tis more or less what happened I think.

You win a competition and get to the presentation and the whole thing goes tits up. I blame you ScottM. :agree: Never happened when I used to win things. :greengrin

[Sylar]

Tis more or less what happened I think.

You win a competition and get to the presentation and the whole thing goes tits up. I blame you ScottM. :agree: Never happened when I used to win things. :greengrin

Being the lightweight that I am, I was gone before the festivities kicked off! And besides, alcohol fuels most of today's problems - not an issue in your day I would imagine :greengrin:

I've never played Turnhouse, so can't compare, but if it's hillier than Harburn, then it seems an easy option, to go for Harburn - particularly with the flexibility and easier route to Dalmahoy.

Nice to have a choice though, and I think Turnhouse should still be acknowledged for their offer to host us. It's just a shame that the timings have proved an issue.

[HibbyScott]

Being the lightweight that I am, I was gone before the festivities kicked off! And besides, alcohol fuels most of today's problems - not an issue in your day I would imagine :greengrin:

I've never played Turnhouse, so can't compare, but if it's hillier than Harburn, then it seems an easy option, to go for Harburn - particularly with the flexibility and easier route to Dalmahoy.

Nice to have a choice though, and I think Turnhouse should still be acknowledged for their offer to host us. It's just a shame that the timings have proved an issue.

I was working at the presentation and still don't know what actually happened :greengrin Shows how much attention I pay :wink:

[Houchy]

This has gone mental!!! The Sun, Daily Mail, Daily Record and some bird from heat magazine have called me asking for the story after seeing me on the front page of the Courier today.

I have spent all day having pictures taken and speaking to journo's with more coming tomorrow.

I suppose it will raise the profile but didn't expect it to kick off this much.

The neighbours think I'm Tiger Woods.

I mean WTF!!!

[greenlex]

This has gone mental!!! The Sun, Daily Mail, Daily Record and some bird from heat magazine have called me asking for the story after seeing me on the front page of the Courier today.

I have spent all day having pictures taken and speaking to journo's with more coming tomorrow.

I suppose it will raise the profile but didn't expect it to kick off this much.

The neighbours think I'm Tiger Woods.

I mean WTF!!!

:thumbsup:Good work fellae. Your the man:agree: :greengrin
If you want me to do the burd from heat magazine for you just let me know. :greengrin

[Sylar]

Excellent news my man!

This really is coming along swimmingly - I didn't expect anywhere near this level of success at the outset. We've created a bit of a monster. Nationally raised profile will maybe be good at encouraging donations, sponsors and club involvement, as well as encouraging others to take part!

Need to get a glance at the courier now...

[Sylar]

P.S. - don't forget the rest of us when you're becoming famous through these interviews :wink:

I jest of course - great work!

[greenlex]

Excellent news my man!

This really is coming along swimmingly - I didn't expect anywhere near this level of success at the outset. We've created a bit of a monster. Nationally raised profile will maybe be good at encouraging donations, sponsors and club involvement, as well as encouraging others to take part!

Need to get a glance at the courier now...
Front page no less and a continue on page 2!!!!:thumbsup:

Houchy you have obviously been through so much for a fair amount of time. I would like to big you up for not only organising this but having the determination to actually take part anddo it too.:agree:

[Sylar]

Front page no less and a continue on page 2!!!!:thumbsup:

Houchy you have obviously been through so much for a fair amount of time. I would like to big you up for not only organising this but having the determination to actually take part anddo it too.:agree:

Amen - the effort you're putting in, and continuing to put into this event will not only benefit others who have been through/are going through the hell you've experienced, but give an example of hope, and what can happen.

[Godsahibby]

Great effort mate, it can only helo raise awareness for what we're doing.

[BroxburnHibee]

You truly are an inspiration Houchy. Is your story online yet? - cant find it

[Houchy]

I would love to post something in response to all your comments and to sum up what's happened since I decided to try and arrange teams for this event but I truely am humbled and totally speechless. It's actually quite scary how much of a monster this has become in the last 24 hours.

This is my 5th attempt at posting something that doesn't sound like gratuitous pish and I realise that I'm still not there yet.

I'm actually quite scared of where it's going next and I really appreciate everyones efforts in taking part.

Thank you.

[BroxburnHibee]

I would love to post something in response to all your comments and to sum up what's happened since I decided to try and arrange teams for this event but I truely am humbled and totally speechless. It's actually quite scary how much of a monster this has become in the last 24 hours.

This is my 5th attempt at posting something that doesn't sound like gratuitous pish and I realise that I'm still not there yet.

I'm actually quite scared of where it's going next and I really appreciate everyones efforts in taking part.

Thank you.

I have to say it hasn't surprised me and with a few months yet you might find you've got a lot more to come.

All the best :thumbsup:

[sg7nil]

Linkage here...

http://www.westlothiancourier.co.uk/west-lothian-news/west-lothian-news/2009/04/02/man-beats-cancer-eight-times-62405-23289800/


:thumbsup:

And here..

http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/article2357824.ece

[Pheona]

I read the story in the Metro this morning, but don't see a link to it on the site yet.

Good Luck to you all x

[NaeTechnoHibby]

Record also:

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/editors-choice/2009/04/03/i-beat-cancer-8-times-in-18-years-86908-21249790/

Good luck guys and remember and put up a sponsor link and I'm sure you'll do well on here :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

I'm quite simple speechless reading the stories. And 2nd most read story on the Sun's website today, too!

We had a personal reason for doing it last year - I lost a friend I'd known since primary 1 to a brain tumour - she was only 21 and it was a big shock. I think it helps to have the motivation.

This may sound wrong (but Lawrence will know what I mean), but I'm glad we also have another personal drive/reason for doing it this year.

This really is utterly unfathomable how big this is. We had no publicity last year, struggled to get courses/interest and it passed very quietly. This is truly a monster.

Perhaps now we have the teams/courses sorted AND have media coverage of the event, it would be an idea to get in contact with Hibs and let them know our intentions, and send them copies of the stories (if there are more we can get a hold of, then great!) to highlight the background of the event.

I'm not sure what I hope to achieve from getting in contact with the club. My various ideas were:


Programme space on Matchdays to highlight the cause to other hibby's who may wish to sponsor us/also try the event themselves?
Sponsor us directly?
Get the club shop to make our uniforms at a charitable rate?


As I've said before, I don't mind getting touch the Hibs myself, but I'm not very "old" in terms of seasons served. I feel it would be better for a long-term supporter/existing ST holder to get in touch and see what they can do?

I'm in the middle of setting up a Justgiving website, which we can use to collect donations online for the event - I had one last year and it really helped!

[greenlex]

brilliant!:thumbsup: When are BBC and STV gonna get on board?

[Godsahibby]

I'm quite simple speechless reading the stories. And 2nd most read story on the Sun's website today, too!

We had a personal reason for doing it last year - I lost a friend I'd known since primary 1 to a brain tumour - she was only 21 and it was a big shock. I think it helps to have the motivation.

This may sound wrong (but Lawrence will know what I mean), but I'm glad we also have another personal drive/reason for doing it this year.

This really is utterly unfathomable how big this is. We had no publicity last year, struggled to get courses/interest and it passed very quietly. This is truly a monster.

Perhaps now we have the teams/courses sorted AND have media coverage of the event, it would be an idea to get in contact with Hibs and let them know our intentions, and send them copies of the stories (if there are more we can get a hold of, then great!) to highlight the background of the event.

I'm not sure what I hope to achieve from getting in contact with the club. My various ideas were:


Programme space on Matchdays to highlight the cause to other hibby's who may wish to sponsor us/also try the event themselves?
Sponsor us directly?
Get the club shop to make our uniforms at a charitable rate?


As I've said before, I don't mind getting touch the Hibs myself, but I'm not very "old" in terms of seasons served. I feel it would be better for a long-term supporter/existing ST holder to get in touch and see what they can do?

I'm in the middle of setting up a Justgiving website, which we can use to collect donations online for the event - I had one last year and it really helped!

I will be more than happy to contact the club on our behalf.

[Sylar]

I will be more than happy to contact the club on our behalf.

Fantastic! and thank you!

I'll leave the composition of the material (letter, email, whichever you'd prefer) to you. I only ask that you include hyperlinks (or press clippings?) to the stories which are in today's papers, to highlight the background.


As an aside, I've managed a preliminary webpage for collecting donations. The text box on the right, with the bulk of the details will not let me separate into paragraph format, so it looks a bit cluttered!

Here she is though:

http://www.justgiving.com/hibsnetlongestday

[Sylar]

If your name is incomplete, missing or wrong from the "members" list, please PM me your full name and I'll update it - I've had to use a lot of the "Hibs.net names" for the time being as I only have partial names!

Cheers!

[Ritchie]

read your remarkable story in the metro this morning Houchy.

good luck, i hope everything goes well for you. :thumbsup:

[Wembley67]

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/10k-charity-bid-by-dad.5138731.jp

Top marks :thumbsup:

[GC]

Just read your story in the Record this morning Houchy, don't know why but as soon as I glanced at the page I kind of knew it was you - you are looking well mate and I'm so glad that what you guys are doing is raising money and awareness for such a worthwhile cause.

All the best with this:thumbsup:

[H18sry]

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/10k-charity-bid-by-dad.5138731.jp

Top marks :thumbsup:

Just posted the donation link in the comments page :thumbsup:

[H18sry]

Thats the ball rolling my boy has just donated his pocket money :thumbsup:

[Liam B]

As some of you may or may not know, I have had quite a few dealings of late with MacMillan Cancer care and really want to give something back. I had looked at their Kilimanjaro challenge but as I'm in and out and hospital until January, decided to scale it back a bit.

Now i'm not saying this is a walk in the park (well it is really if you take it literally) but it won't be easy but I'm looking to tie up with an idea from Hibby Radge who suggested a golf outing so thought I'd see if anyone else would fancy taking part in the MacMilan Cancer Longest Day Golf Challenge.

For those of you that don't know of it, it's 4 rounds of golf in one day with sponsorship proceeds going to MacMillan Cancer. The idea is that I'll contact as many clubs in a locality as I can and ask for 2 or possibly 3 courtesy times, (3 may be pushing it but I'll try anyway with promises of newspaper coverage and therefore "free" publicity of them supporting a worthwhile cause. If I can I'll see if I can get it to finish off at Dalmahoy so we can treat ourselves to a wee jaccuzzi and steam bath.

If anybody is interested, let me know so I know how many tee times I need at each course. I'm also trying to get Scott M involved as he organised a team last year.

Hi Houchy!

My fanatical hibby dad is the golf professional at Polkemmet and Kingsfield, Linlithgow and would be delighted to give you free lessons to brush up your game before the challenge. He dosent post on here but checks the messageboard every day. You can contact him through his website, hell be delighted to hear from you!

www.davidburnsgolf.co.uk (http://www.davidburnsgolf.co.uk)

[Sylar]

Hi Houchy!

My fanatical hibby dad is the golf professional at Polkemmet and Kingsfield, Linlithgow and would be delighted to give you free lessons to brush up your game before the challenge. He dosent post on here but checks the messageboard every day. You can contact him through his website, hell be delighted to hear from you!

www.davidburnsgolf.co.uk (http://www.davidburnsgolf.co.uk)

A cracking gesture Liam. Hopefully Houchy will take you up on the offer.

I wanted to post to thank those of you who have already donated through the webpage! £25 in the first couple of hours is a positive sign of things to come!

Hi8sry - big thanks to your young lad! Generous way to part with his pocket money! :thumbsup:

I'm going to post a seperate thread with just the donation page attached, so folks can see it in a better "viewed" part of the website. Hopefully one of the admins will make it a sticky for us until the event passes!

[greenlex]

Hi Houchy!

My fanatical hibby dad is the golf professional at Polkemmet and Kingsfield, Linlithgow and would be delighted to give you free lessons to brush up your game before the challenge. He dosent post on here but checks the messageboard every day. You can contact him through his website, hell be delighted to hear from you!

www.davidburnsgolf.co.uk (http://www.davidburnsgolf.co.uk)

:applause: Tell you what Liam. If I don't get down to Category 1 this year I will be up to see your old man over the winter.

[Sylar]

There's now a thread on the main hibs.net page with a summary of the story, our aim and a link to the donation website, so it will get more publicity than being tucked away on here (which isn't 100% well viewed!).

No sign of Houchy today - wonder if he's off doing more interviews/photoshoots! :thumbsup:

[Godsahibby]

Well thats the email sent to the club, hopefully they will come back with something soon.

[Houchy]

brilliant!:thumbsup: When are BBC and STV gonna get on board?

Liz Monaghan called me on the golf course today asking if they could do a piece for the 6 o'clock news tonight. It's on just after the sport.

I kid you not.

[Houchy]

Hi Houchy!

My fanatical hibby dad is the golf professional at Polkemmet and Kingsfield, Linlithgow and would be delighted to give you free lessons to brush up your game before the challenge. He dosent post on here but checks the messageboard every day. You can contact him through his website, hell be delighted to hear from you!

www.davidburnsgolf.co.uk (http://www.davidburnsgolf.co.uk)

That's absolutely awesome.

I really appreciate it and after the way I played today (although it's coming back) I'll certainly take him up on it.

Thank you.

[HibbyScott]

Just a wee update...Harburn will give us rolls etc before our round up there :greengrin

[Houchy]

Just a wee update...Harburn will give us rolls etc before our round up there :greengrin

Free food, I'm in:greengrin

In all seriousness, does anyone that's taking part have any issues with playing Harburn in place of Turnhouse?

[HibbyScott]

Free food, I'm in:greengrin

In all seriousness, does anyone that's taking part have any issues with playing Harburn in place of Turnhouse?

I don't, do think it'll be easier to do Harburn - Dalmahoy rather than Turnhouse - Dalmahoy at that time of night

[BroxburnHibee]

There's now a thread on the main hibs.net page with a summary of the story, our aim and a link to the donation website, so it will get more publicity than being tucked away on here (which isn't 100% well viewed!).
No sign of Houchy today - wonder if he's off doing more interviews/photoshoots! :thumbsup:

Scott you beat me to it :greengrin

Logged on at work today and that very idea popped into my head - but you beat me to it.

There is a school of thought that the stickies tend to get ignored but I'll look into it if you all prefer it to be done.

Edit.............stuck now. :aok:

[HibbyScott]

One of my mates from uni has just donated £10 to the effort :thumbsup:

[wazoo1875]

As some of you may or may not know, I have had quite a few dealings of late with MacMillan Cancer care and really want to give something back. I had looked at their Kilimanjaro challenge but as I'm in and out and hospital until January, decided to scale it back a bit.

Now i'm not saying this is a walk in the park (well it is really if you take it literally) but it won't be easy but I'm looking to tie up with an idea from Hibby Radge who suggested a golf outing so thought I'd see if anyone else would fancy taking part in the MacMilan Cancer Longest Day Golf Challenge.

For those of you that don't know of it, it's 4 rounds of golf in one day with sponsorship proceeds going to MacMillan Cancer. The idea is that I'll contact as many clubs in a locality as I can and ask for 2 or possibly 3 courtesy times, (3 may be pushing it but I'll try anyway with promises of newspaper coverage and therefore "free" publicity of them supporting a worthwhile cause. If I can I'll see if I can get it to finish off at Dalmahoy so we can treat ourselves to a wee jaccuzzi and steam bath.

If anybody is interested, let me know so I know how many tee times I need at each course. I'm also trying to get Scott M involved as he organised a team last year.

Alright mate , this is a great thing you are doing for macmillan , haven't had any time to read all of this thread but if there is any chance you could get a couple of sponsorship forms to me everyone in the fire station were willing to throw a bit of cash your way . PM me or if your still on the same mobile number i will give you a wee call . All the best . W

[Sylar]

Free food, I'm in:greengrin

In all seriousness, does anyone that's taking part have any issues with playing Harburn in place of Turnhouse?

Hey Houch,

I think opting for Harburn is the best option to be honest - they seem to be going well out their way to accommodate us and I imagine it will be easier to get to Dalmahoy at the end of it.

Turnhouse shouldn't go unmentioned when we get to the post-event press release though (which is usually compulsory to update everyone on how we done!) - its just a shame the timings haven't worked out - their offer is still generous!

And now be honest - how many takes did it take for the STV film crew to catch you sinking that putt :wink:

Your work in the last few days has been nothing short of amazing. Keep it up! :top marks

[BroxburnHibee]

Hey Houch,

I think opting for Harburn is the best option to be honest - they seem to be going well out their way to accommodate us and I imagine it will be easier to get to Dalmahoy at the end of it.

Turnhouse shouldn't go unmentioned when we get to the post-event press release though (which is usually compulsory to update everyone on how we done!) - its just a shame the timings haven't worked out - their offer is still generous!

And now be honest - how many takes did it take for the STV film crew to catch you sinking that putt :wink:

Your work in the last few days has been nothing short of amazing. Keep it up! :top marks

I missed that is there a link anywhere to see it.

[H18sry]

I missed that is there a link anywhere to see it.

http://video.stv.tv/bc/stv-news-at-six-central-20090403/

27 mins in:wink:

[greenlex]

Liz Monaghan called me on the golf course today asking if they could do a piece for the 6 o'clock news tonight. It's on just after the sport.

I kid you not.


http://video.stv.tv/bc/stv-news-at-six-central-20090403/

27 mins in:wink:

:thumbsup: Brilliant. Shirt sleeve weather too. Its a good job they didn't film it today

[Houchy]

Hey Houch,

I think opting for Harburn is the best option to be honest - they seem to be going well out their way to accommodate us and I imagine it will be easier to get to Dalmahoy at the end of it.

Turnhouse shouldn't go unmentioned when we get to the post-event press release though (which is usually compulsory to update everyone on how we done!) - its just a shame the timings haven't worked out - their offer is still generous!

And now be honest - how many takes did it take for the STV film crew to catch you sinking that putt :wink:

Your work in the last few days has been nothing short of amazing. Keep it up! :top marks

It was only an 8 foot putt but kept on taking a bobble left or right. It actually took 8 or 9 takes but then they threw a ball down about 20ft away just to get the face shot and I canned it first time, hence the laughing.

It was actually the bunker shot that was the best laugh. I thinned it about 20yards over the back but they just lobbed one onto the green underhand. They made me look like Tiger.:greengrin

[cocopops1875]

It was only an 8 foot putt but kept on taking a bobble left or right. It actually took 8 or 9 takes but then they threw a ball down about 20ft away just to get the face shot and I canned it first time, hence the laughing.

It was actually the bunker shot that was the best laugh. I thinned it about 20yards over the back but they just lobbed one onto the green underhand. They made me look like Tiger.:greengrin

just about to watch your efforts on the news (and see how good you are) just wanted to say what you have been doing the last few days has been magic :thumbsup: and very very inspiring im really glad to be involved anything more i could be doing just let me know :top marks

[H18sry]

Will there be an opportunity for a bucket collection at ER, maybe at the last home game of the season?

I don't know how much organizing that would take, but I bet it would raise awareness and a good few pounds for the cause.

[Godsahibby]

Another idea migth be to take advantage of these social networking sites, set up a facebook group to try and raise more awareness.

[Sylar]

Just got a letter (and email) through from MacMillan, asking me to take part in this again this year....

If only they knew the monster we're already creating....

Mwooohahahahahaha!!!!

[BroxburnHibee]

Have just got in after a round at Harburn (courtesy of Lex):thumbsup:

I've even more respect than before - if thats possible:greengrin - of what awaits you all :wink:

That 17th is a hike.........and you still have another 19 after that :devil:

Good luck - again.

[Sylar]

I was thinking that whilst walking up it yesterday - it's hard enough getting up the hill after 1 round, but to have done it at the end of the 3rd will be an absolute killer! And if Dalmahoy have offered their East Course, then we're in for a world of pain! :thumbsup:

Was playing Drumoig today and I'm playing Monifieth with Lex and TQM tomorrow, followed by another round at Drumoig on Thursday - gradual conditioning!!

Thanks for all the donations so far everyone - currently sitting at £165 online.

[cocopops1875]

I was thinking that whilst walking up it yesterday - it's hard enough getting up the hill after 1 round, but to have done it at the end of the 3rd will be an absolute killer! And if Dalmahoy have offered their East Course, then we're in for a world of pain! :thumbsup:

Was playing Drumoig today and I'm playing Monifieth with Lex and TQM tomorrow, followed by another round at Drumoig on Thursday - gradual conditioning!!

Thanks for all the donations so far everyone - currently sitting at £165 online.

looks like im gonna have to get my finger out:greengrin only managed 3 rounds at the weekend must try harder :thumbsup: ps scott your doing a grand job sir

[Godsahibby]

I really need to get my arse in gear and get out playing more, i've maybe played 3 rounds this year the bank holiday weekend couldnt have come at a better time Glasgow Gales or The Carrick on Friday and Dunbar on Monday.

[Godsahibby]

For any of you out there on facebook;

http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/picture.php?id=79174829055#/pages/Hibsnets-Longest-Day-of-Golf/79174829055

[Godsahibby]

This may seem a stupid question, but how do you access the signature pannel on your profile, i'm wanting to but the justgiving link in there but haven't got a clue how to do it.

[Houchy]

This may seem a stupid question, but how do you access the signature pannel on your profile, i'm wanting to but the justgiving link in there but haven't got a clue how to do it.

You've got to invite your mates for a round at the Carrick:greengrin

No, if you go into User CP then "edit Signature" you can do it there.

Seemples:agree:

[Houchy]

Do you think it might be worth a shout contacting the likes of The Carrick, Loch Lomond and St Andrews to ask if they would donate a 4 ball for auction for the charity. I suppose it wouldn't hurt and the worst they could say is "no".

Kingsbarns, Carnoustie, Dornoch etc also.

[Sylar]

Do you think it might be worth a shout contacting the likes of The Carrick, Loch Lomond and St Andrews to ask if they would donate a 4 ball for auction for the charity. I suppose it wouldn't hurt and the worst they could say is "no".

Kingsbarns, Carnoustie, Dornoch etc also.

Probably worthwhile asking all, bar Loch Lomond. They are very strict about the "members only" and "guests of members" rule. To their detriment right enough, as it cannot be sustainable!

Do you think it would be worthwhile organising a racenight/casino night somewhere, to try and raise money, and include a raffle as part of it?

[Godsahibby]

Probably worthwhile asking all, bar Loch Lomond. They are very strict about the "members only" and "guests of members" rule. To their detriment right enough, as it cannot be sustainable!

Do you think it would be worthwhile organising a racenight/casino night somewhere, to try and raise money, and include a raffle as part of it?



When I contacted the club last week I mentioned it would be good if we could use the facilities there for an event. I've still not heard anything back from them yet.

[Godsahibby]

You've got to invite your mates for a round at the Carrick:greengrin

No, if you go into User CP then "edit Signature" you can do it there.

Seemples:agree:


I can't see any "edit signature"!

[BroxburnHibee]

I can't see any "edit signature"!

:confused:

On the User CP drop down above - Edit Signature should be the third one down

[Sylar]

Are signatures not limited to Private Members?

[Godsahibby]

Nope it's not there!

[BroxburnHibee]

Are signatures not limited to Private Members?

They are ..... :duck:

Sorry G :greengrin

[HibbyScott]

They are ..... :duck:

Sorry G :greengrin

Maybe a nice admin could give all of us who are playing in it a signature just with the link in it? :greengrin

[Godsahibby]

Yeah would be a good thing if admin would do that. :wink:

[BroxburnHibee]

Maybe a nice admin could give all of us who are playing in it a signature just with the link in it? :greengrin


Yeah would be a good thing if admin would do that. :wink:

Less than 3p a day to get a signature (and all the other benefits:wink:)...........dont be such tight gits :greengrin

[Sylar]

Is anyone taking part in this a member on the bounce?

If so, fancy starting a thread over there detailing our efforts and linking the donation page?

Maximising potential donors and all that....

[BroxburnHibee]

Is anyone taking part in this a member on the bounce?

If so, fancy starting a thread over there detailing our efforts and linking the donation page?

Maximising potential donors and all that....

SG7nil already has Scott.

Its in the Cowshed here (http://www.hibeesbounce.com/forum/cowshed/84163-macmillan-cancer-care-longest-day-golf-challenge.html)

[Sylar]

Fantastic - I don't post over there, so wasn't sure.

Great work Sg7nil!

[southfieldhibby]

This is really a fantastic effort from you guys, well done.I'll donate some cash at the end of the month.

I tried to get my mates to do this, we were gonna go for Longniddry,Royal Musselburgh,Duddingston & Prestonfield but we decided we couldnt possibly do 72 holes in one day, so muchos kudos to you boys for attempting it.





You can add Dornoch to that list!

Deffo Godsahibby, the purest and most beautiful place on planet earth for golf, beats any other course in Scotland (therefore the world) imo.

Check out a season in Dornoch if you havent already.

[Sylar]

Does anyone have any experience at setting up fundraising events?

I've suggested to Houchy the idea of having a casino night/racenight to raise monies for our efforts.

Bathgate Golf Club regularly host a casino night for the Bathgate PHAB (physically handicapped and able bodied) Club, where they raise funds to help pay for outings for disabled children in the area. They charge £10 entry fee per person, which covers your evening of gambling (you get £100/£200 in paper money) and also provides a buffet. You're allocated into a number of teams and whatever team is the winner at the end of the night takes away prizes (also prizes for the individual with the most money, runners up etc etc).

Prizes will normally be donated and a raffle is usually added in to help raise additional funds.

I have the concept, but no clue where to start either!

Anyone?

[Houchy]

Just got back from the driving range at Houston (opposite uphall) and the pro came out and said he saw my articles in the papers and has donated 2 x 45 minute lessons to be raffled for the charity. I didn't even ask for them, he just came out and gave me the voucher:top marks.

[greenlex]

Just got back from the driving range at Houston (opposite uphall) and the pro came out and said he saw my articles in the papers and has donated 2 x 45 minute lessons to be raffled for the charity. I didn't even ask for them, he just came out and gave me the voucher:top marks.

:applause::applause::thumbsup:

[Jay]

Just got back from the driving range at Houston (opposite uphall) and the pro came out and said he saw my articles in the papers and has donated 2 x 45 minute lessons to be raffled for the charity. I didn't even ask for them, he just came out and gave me the voucher:top marks.

My boys had lessons up there a couple of years back and the pro was a really good guy. Dont know if its the same guy but good on him :thumbsup:

[Houchy]

My boys had lessons up there a couple of years back and the pro was a really good guy. Dont know if its the same guy but good on him :thumbsup:

Pretty sure it will have been the same guy Jill as I'm sure he's been the only one up there. Guy called Andrew Marshall.:agree:

[Jay]

Pretty sure it will have been the same guy Jill as I'm sure he's been the only one up there. Guy called Andrew Marshall.:agree:

Thats him. He was great with the kids, so patient and laid back. They had 2 sets of 10 lessons from him.

[BroxburnHibee]

I go there quite a lot (not that it does my game much good :greengrin).

Must remember to thank the guy - what a gesture :thumbsup:

[Godsahibby]

Does anyone have any experience at setting up fundraising events?

I've suggested to Houchy the idea of having a casino night/racenight to raise monies for our efforts.

Bathgate Golf Club regularly host a casino night for the Bathgate PHAB (physically handicapped and able bodied) Club, where they raise funds to help pay for outings for disabled children in the area. They charge £10 entry fee per person, which covers your evening of gambling (you get £100/£200 in paper money) and also provides a buffet. You're allocated into a number of teams and whatever team is the winner at the end of the night takes away prizes (also prizes for the individual with the most money, runners up etc etc).

Prizes will normally be donated and a raffle is usually added in to help raise additional funds.

I have the concept, but no clue where to start either!

Anyone?


I've always thought Sportsmans Dinners / Brunches are always good ways to raise funds and easy to set up.

[Sylar]

Hmmm - could be a good concept.

Behind the Goals Sportsmans Brunch prior to the last home game of the season with Alan Roughie as the guest speaker?? :greengrin

Anyone fancy running with the initial inquiries?

[Godsahibby]

As I mentioned on an earlier post when I emailed the club last week I did mention that we would like to use the facilities at ER for an event.

I've still not heard anything back from the club, not even an acknowledgement.

I may have to follow this up with a phonecall.

[Godsahibby]

Good news, i've just had an email back from the club.........

Dear Chris,



Thank you for your email.



Having read about Lawrence, he is truly an inspiring man. I am sure we can support you in some way. Personally I would be very keen to report on your fundraising efforts on the official Hibernian website and in our weekly e-newsletter.



Your email has been also been sent to our Community Department for review. Please note that your request for support will be considered and that you will receive further communication from the club soon.



Best wishes for the event ahead – please do stay in contact with updates and events.



Elaine

[greenlex]

Good news, i've just had an email back from the club.........

Dear Chris,



Thank you for your email.



Having read about Lawrence, he is truly an inspiring man. I am sure we can support you in some way. Personally I would be very keen to report on your fundraising efforts on the official Hibernian website and in our weekly e-newsletter.



Your email has been also been sent to our Community Department for review. Please note that your request for support will be considered and that you will receive further communication from the club soon.



Best wishes for the event ahead – please do stay in contact with updates and events.



Elaine

:thumbsup: Good stuff. Lets hope they pull through. :agree:

[Houchy]

Good news, i've just had an email back from the club.........

Dear Chris,



Thank you for your email.



Having read about Lawrence, he is truly an inspiring man. I am sure we can support you in some way. Personally I would be very keen to report on your fundraising efforts on the official Hibernian website and in our weekly e-newsletter.



Your email has been also been sent to our Community Department for review. Please note that your request for support will be considered and that you will receive further communication from the club soon.



Best wishes for the event ahead – please do stay in contact with updates and events.



Elaine

Nice one Chris,

this looks like it could be quite promising, well done:top marks.

I was speaking to the Secretary at Bathgate again today and he's given us another 4 ball to auction/raffle.

[Little Miss Perfect]

Wow,just caught up with all this,Houchy good health to you :agree: and Good Luck to everyone involved in this :thumbsup:

[Houchy]

Wow,just caught up with all this,Houchy good health to you :agree: and Good Luck to everyone involved in this :thumbsup:

Thanks for your kind regards LMP. It really does mean a lot.

Just got a good luck message from Kirsty Gallagher (who's on a night oot with my Mrs tonight with Sky) aswell which went down nicely too. It's obviously getting picked up at decent level (ok, not an "A lister" but a celebrity none the less).

[Houchy]

Going down to Soccer AM studios in May so I'd imagine we'll get a few sponsors from Helen, Tubes, Rocket et al.:agree:

Maybe try and get some stuff for auction/raffle aswell:agree:.

[Sylar]

Going down to Soccer AM studios in May so I'd imagine we'll get a few sponsors from Helen, Tubes, Rocket et al.:agree:

Maybe try and get some stuff for auction/raffle aswell:agree:.

Just for a visit or are you being given air-time?!? :greengrin

I've passed the details of our event onto the University of Dundee events department, to see if there's anything they can do, with an eye to publicly supporting us, either via direct donation or publicity (perhaps getting our Cancer Research centre at Ninewells to support us).

They may also be able to provide some form of sponsor/polo-shirts or something for us if Hibs are perhaps unable to.

[Houchy]

Just for a visit or are you being given air-time?!? :greengrin

I've passed the details of our event onto the University of Dundee events department, to see if there's anything they can do, with an eye to publicly supporting us, either via direct donation or publicity (perhaps getting our Cancer Research centre at Ninewells to support us).

They may also be able to provide some form of sponsor/polo-shirts or something for us if Hibs are perhaps unable to.

Just a visit but i'm sure that they'll mention it at some point when they hear about it.

Good work on the other fronts Scott.

As an aside, Greg Muir has pulled out as he's going on holiday with his girlfriend. Without sounding horrible, I'm viewing this as a positive thing as it's not so late that it's going to cause any problems but it may also allow us to get someone of a higher profile in (maybe Roughie who likes a wee round of golf to himself), or one of the Hibs squad (maybe we can find a new vocation for AoB):devil:

[cocopops1875]

Just a visit but i'm sure that they'll mention it at some point when they hear about it.

Good work on the other fronts Scott.

As an aside, Greg Muir has pulled out as he's going on holiday with his girlfriend. Without sounding horrible, I'm viewing this as a positive thing as it's not so late that it's going to cause any problems but it may also allow us to get someone of a higher profile in (maybe Roughie who likes a wee round of golf to himself), or one of the Hibs squad (maybe we can find a new vocation for AoB):devil:that would be a great idea :thumbsup: just emailed my club to see if there is a fourball available for auction :greengrin will also put the feelers out at whitekirk on sunday as im playing there(if these bloody mumps clear up):grr:

[H18sry]

Just a visit but i'm sure that they'll mention it at some point when they hear about it.

Good work on the other fronts Scott.

As an aside, Greg Muir has pulled out as he's going on holiday with his girlfriend. Without sounding horrible, I'm viewing this as a positive thing as it's not so late that it's going to cause any problems but it may also allow us to get someone of a higher profile in (maybe Roughie who likes a wee round of golf to himself), or one of the Hibs squad (maybe we can find a new vocation for AoB):devil:

Aye but 4 in one day, or we can go for 4 different celebs to join us, one for each round :wink:

[Houchy]

Anyone any ideas about who we contact for getting a player on loan for the day?

I'll contact Real Radio today to enquire about Roughies services.:agree:

[H18sry]

As posted on the other thread,

I have just entered a Talksport competition in conjunction with MARS, and out lined our day,I also enclosed a link to our page in hope that we can raise awareness of our day, they are paying out £5,000 a month to worthy causes, so I hope they deem our cause as worthy. :pray:



http://www.marsrefuel.com/refuel_fund/thanks.aspx

[H18sry]

Anyone any ideas about who we contact for getting a player on loan for the day?

I'll contact Real Radio today to enquire about Roughies services.:agree:

Hibs may be away on pre-season on our date :wink:

[Sylar]

Anyone any ideas about who we contact for getting a player on loan for the day?

I'll contact Real Radio today to enquire about Roughies services.:agree:

I'd imagine it would be the community development team at Easter Road?

We could also perhaps consider someone like Grant Stott?

I'd like to add Dougray Scott, but fat ****ing chance!

Good bit of work being done today!!!

[H18sry]

What about ex-players, like Kano, Jackie-mac Ralphie-c who all play Golf :agree:

[cocopops1875]

Aye but 4 in one day, or we can go for 4 different celebs to join us, one for each round :wink:cracking idea mate im thinking the aforementioned miss gallacher :drool: or i hear her old boys not too bad :wink:

[Sylar]

cracking idea mate im thinking the aforementioned miss gallacher :drool: or i hear her old boys not too bad :wink:

Good thinking I guess - her brother is PGA Pro too!

:greengrin

[H18sry]

I have just dropped an e-mail to Gordon Dallas who used to work on the kickabout on Talk 107, and who now does a weekly podcast with Scotbet outlining what we are doing and to see if he can mention us in his podcast, Scotbet may even get involved :thumbsup:

[Houchy]

As posted on the other thread,

I have just entered a Talksport competition in conjunction with MARS, and out lined our day,I also enclosed a link to our page in hope that we can raise awareness of our day, they are paying out £5,000 a month to worthy causes, so I hope they deem our cause as worthy. :pray:



http://www.marsrefuel.com/refuel_fund/thanks.aspx

Mate, that's a corker if that comes up.:agree::top marks

[Houchy]

Good thinking I guess - her brother is PGA Pro too!

:greengrin

And still a member at Bathgate:agree:

[HibbyScott]

And still a member at Bathgate:agree:

Told my dad about Kirsty hearing about us, and he suggested writing to Bernhard to ask if he would be willing to support us, either with a donation or maybe supplying balls to us or something. Apparently he also knows my great uncle very well :greengrin What would everyone think of that idea?

[Houchy]

Told my dad about Kirsty hearing about us, and he suggested writing to Bernhard to ask if he would be willing to support us, either with a donation or maybe supplying balls to us or something. Apparently he also knows my great uncle very well :greengrin What would everyone think of that idea?

Apparently Stephen is quite generous in handing out Callaway HX blacks whenever he's in the club so maybe a good shout.:agree:

[H18sry]

Sponsorship forms arrived this morning :thumbsup:

[Houchy]

Sponsorship forms arrived this morning :thumbsup:

Nice one mate. Not received mine yet but probably won't be far off.

[H18sry]

Can any body make a front cover that we can all download and print off? [saltire help]
The Mcmillan one is pretty basic :agree:

A bright colourfull one outlining what out day is all about :wink:

[HibbiesandtheBaddies]

Going down to Soccer AM studios in May so I'd imagine we'll get a few sponsors from Helen, Tubes, Rocket et al.:agree:

Maybe try and get some stuff for auction/raffle aswell:agree:.

Helen Chamberlain and Kirsty Gallagher............. :love ya!:

Best of luck with this guys. If you have any problems with courses/tee times I'm sure I could sort Longniddry for you.

[Sylar]

Up to a rather astonishing £430 without 'kickin' a baw', so to speak.

Fantastic generosity so far!!!

:thumbsup:

[Houchy]

Up to a rather astonishing £430 without 'kickin' a baw', so to speak.

Fantastic generosity so far!!!

:thumbsup:

:agree::top marks

Not been on for a few hours and just saw the total so far.

Absolutely stunning:agree:

I'm actually speachless at where we are already.

Thank you so much everyone for your generosity:agree::not worth:rockin::applause:

[H18sry]

I have just been donated a bottle of Smirnoff from Tom Miller [Rangers tv and ex talk 107 presenter] to add to our raffle prizes :thumbsup:

[cocopops1875]

just confirmed a fourball at gifford as a prize :thumbsup:

[greenlex]

Sponsorship forms arrived this morning :thumbsup:
Where the **** are mine? PETRIE!!!! :grr::grr:

[HibbyScott]

Where the **** are mine? PETRIE!!!! :grr::grr:

No sign of mine either...get it sorted Mixu FFS :grr::grr:

[Sylar]

If the club can't help us with facilities, donations or shirts, I wonder if they would donate a hospitality day for 4 for a game next year. Beginning to look a wee bit quiet on that front...

I believe our donation forms will go to the team captains and then be distributed from there. That's certainly how it worked last year.

[Houchy]

If the club can't help us with facilities, donations or shirts, I wonder if they would donate a hospitality day for 4 for a game next year. Beginning to look a wee bit quiet on that front...

I believe our donation forms will go to the team captains and then be distributed from there. That's certainly how it worked last year.

The 3 captains are me, Tony Wright and godsahibby (all driving), but as H18sry has received his, it seems they are being sent out directly.

I also put in Tony's address as mine, as I couldn't get a hold of him to get his address.

Could everyone who HAS received their forms, add their names to the list below:

Houchy
h18sry

...Unless I did put h18sry as captain (can't remember exactly now) but even then, my pack only had 2 forms. I'll get their number and call them now.

[Sylar]

As a more "personal" team issue Houch, can we decide who is all driving from each team? We'll need 2 cars per team. If you're driving, we need one more out of myself, Alex and our other member. Although I don't mind driving, the space in my car isn't enough to hold 2 people and 2 clubs.

[Houchy]

As a more "personal" team issue Houch, can we decide who is all driving from each team? We'll need 2 cars per team. If you're driving, we need one more out of myself, Alex and our other member. Although I don't mind driving, the space in my car isn't enough to hold 2 people and 2 clubs.

Pah, ponces in sports cars. I've got a 3 series so could probably fit in 3 sets if need be or we can see if Alex has a sensible:greengrin car.

Mike doesn't drive so he's staying at mine the night before.

Maybe work that out closer to the event.

Anyway, I've just emailed Macmillan to find out what the script is with the forms so I'll let you know as soon as I do.

[H18sry]

The only thing about car sharing is with it being a 6 am start where do we meet, then our last course is 12 miles away from the 1st course so nobody wants to be driving back and forward after 16 hours of golf :greengrin unless peeps stay in the same area/location it may cause problems. :wink:

[sg7nil]

As I said before, I'm willing to drive, and since I have a Vectra Estate, I can carry four people plus clubs.

I'll be leaving from Leith to go to the first course (Bathgate) so I could pick folk up on the way if required too.

In terms of getting folk home, as long as it doesn't take me too far off my route I can drop folk off later too (although I expect to be knacked by then!).

Let me know.

Cheers

P.S. not recieved my sponsor forms yet.

[greenlex]

Pah, ponces in sports cars. I've got a 3 series so could probably fit in 3 sets if need be or we can see if Alex has a sensible:greengrin car.

Mike doesn't drive so he's staying at mine the night before.

Maybe work that out closer to the event.

Anyway, I've just emailed Macmillan to find out what the script is with the forms so I'll let you know as soon as I do.
I'm a three series man myself. A saloon though but two sets no problem.

[Houchy]

The only thing about car sharing is with it being a 6 am start where do we meet, then our last course is 12 miles away from the 1st course so nobody wants to be driving back and forward after 16 hours of golf :greengrin unless peeps stay in the same area/location it may cause problems. :wink:

What I'll do over the next couple of weeks is send out a list of phone numbers to each member for each of the teams (I think:greengrin) then we can arrange it all between us.

What might be the simplist idea is if everyone that can drive just drives through to Bathgate and anyone that can't drive contacts someone from their team to request a lift.

What we can then possibly do (if need be) is work out who can leave their car in Bathgate and get a lift between the courses (rather than everyone driving), then at the end, the people from west lothian can take the others back over to collect their cars (or am I complicating things):confused:

I'm pretty sure that that should work out

The teams are as follows:

Team Smith

Lawrence Stewart (houchy)
Scott McGrane (ScottM)
Alex Burnett (Greenlex)
Mike Eprile

This team is fine as all can drive apart from Mike who is sharing with me.

Team Turnbull

Tony Wright
Mark Whelan
Ronnie Young (h18sry)
Scott Learmonth (Hibbyscott)

This team is fine as all can drive apart from Mark who is sharing with Tony.

Team Reilly

Chris Strachan (godsahibby)
Colin Smith (cocopops)
Stuart Gilbert (sg7nil)
Douglas Burford

IIRC all in this team can drive so hopefully all can meet at Bathgate then work out who's driving who from there if need be rather than all 4 driving all day.

[Godsahibby]

I have just been contact by the club who have kindly donated a signed shirt to help with the fundraising. They have already said they would do a story on the main site and on the weekly e-newsletter to help us raise awareness.

I have gone back to them again, trying to push my luck hopefully they will be able to offer us the facilities for a fundraising evening or uniform.

I'm going to get in contact with the SRU, Other Spl clubs, and golf clubs (St Andrews, Dalmahoy etc) to see what else we can get to auction off.

[H18sry]

I have just been contact by the club who have kindly donated a signed shirt to help with the fundraising. They have already said they would do a story on the main site and on the weekly e-newsletter to help us raise awareness.

I have gone back to them again, trying to push my luck hopefully they will be able to offer us the facilities for a fundraising evening or uniform.

I'm going to get in contact with the SRU, Other Spl clubs, and golf clubs (St Andrews, Dalmahoy etc) to see what else we can get to auction off.

I would not contact them as they have already given us tee times for free :agree:

Plus I am in contact with a couple of people there to try and get us buggies for our last round and other bits and bob's :wink:

I have also spoke to Frank Dougan who will give us the Hibs Club on a Sunday free of charge, to hold a sportsmans breakfast.

[Godsahibby]

I would not contact them as they have already given us tee times for free :agree:

Plus I am in contact with a couple of people there to try and get us buggies for our last round and other bits and bob's :wink:

Yeah I realised that once I'd posted the message.

Thats good news about the buggies if it comes through, i will be on my hands and knees by that point. I've looked into getting a pencil bag to try and lighten my load as much as possible.

[Sylar]

I would not contact them as they have already given us tee times for free :agree:

Plus I am in contact with a couple of people there to try and get us buggies for our last round and other bits and bob's :wink:

I'd personally rather not use a buggy on any round - it's pretty "against" the whole point of the day, as outlined by MacMillan's leaflet, which encourages you to hit x amount of shots and walk y distance in a day.

[H18sry]

Yeah I realised that once I'd posted the message.

Thats good news about the buggies if it comes through, i will be on my hands and knees by that point. I've looked into getting a pencil bag to try and lighten my load as much as possible.

Plastic bag with 3 club's in it will do :greengrin

[H18sry]

I'd personally rather not use a buggy on any round - it's pretty "against" the whole point of the day, as outlined by MacMillan's leaflet, which encourages you to hit x amount of shots and walk y distance in a day.

Was not aware of that so will hang fire just now on that to see what the general consensus is, :wink:

[Sylar]

The toughest challenge in golf is back. Have you got what it takes to play 72 holes, hit 300 shots and walk 20 miles – all in one day? Recruit a team, pick a date and start fundraising.

I think the buggies would go a long way to "defeating that purpose" to to speak...

[H18sry]

I think the buggies would go a long way to "defeating that purpose" to to speak...

I have just read the rules folder that came with the sponsorship form's and it does not mention one way or the other whether buggies are allowed or not :confused:

EDIT found this on there site

Can we use golf buggies for the challenge?
We feel that in order to complete the ultimate challenge you shouldn't use golf buggies, we do however appreciate that this isn't always suitable if your course is exceptionally long

Which Dalmahoy is :wink:

[HibbyScott]

Even if theres not anything in the rules about buggies...I wouldn't really want to use one.

Just reckon that if we're gonna do something like this, then we have to take the full physical blow it's gonna give out to us

[Sylar]

I don't think it's against the rules per se, but it detracts from the effort being made in my eyes. Anyone can play 4 rounds of golf if they don't have to walk between the shots. Granted, we'd still be playing 3 rounds walking, but I'd feel as if I were cheating ever so slightly.

I don't want to be "the bad guy" in arguing against the buggies, as I would know exactly how tiring the day is (having done it last year), but that's par for the course with this event.

[Godsahibby]

I would not contact them as they have already given us tee times for free :agree:

Plus I am in contact with a couple of people there to try and get us buggies for our last round and other bits and bob's :wink:

Yeah I realised that once I'd posted the message.

Thats good news about the buggies if it comes through, i will be on my hands and knees by that point. I've looked into getting a pencil bag to try and lighten my load as much as possible.

[H18sry]

It's a Stableford competition aswell, so does that mean if you are out of the hole you pick up, that should speed things up a bit.

[Sylar]

It's a Stableford competition aswell, so does that mean if you are out of the hole you pick up, that should speed things up a bit.

Yeah, it's the best 2 scores from each team which count as the cumulative score per round.

We're going to need to get a collection of handicaps per player. If everyone could either post up or send me your handicap via PM, that would be great.

[Sylar]

p.s. - Houchy - have you filled the void left by Greg Muir without the need for a variety of celebs joining us?

[HibbyScott]

I play off 20 Scott, but hopefully less than that by the time July comes:greengrin

[Godsahibby]

I had an idea of having a sweep that people can enter. Guess the number of shots taken over the 4 rounds.

[cocopops1875]

have to agree using a buggy would in my opinion be cheating a wee bit. my handicap is 19 colin

[Godsahibby]

Well folks just had sme great news from the club. I've just come off the phone with Elaine Morrison and she is very keen on getting together for a meeting to discuss ways that we can take this forward.

She has proposed a meeting next Friday afternoon with a couple of us from here, herself and I believe Fyfe Hyland who is the commercial director. Seemed very interested in getting behind the cause and supporting us any way they can.

:thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Well folks just had sme great news from the club. I've just come off the phone with Elaine Morrison and she is very keen on getting together for a meeting to discuss ways that we can take this forward.

She has proposed a meeting next Friday afternoon with a couple of us from here, herself and I believe Fyfe Hyland who is the commercial director. Seemed very interested in getting behind the cause and supporting us any way they can.

:thumbsup:

That's wonderful news!! Superb work!

[Houchy]

p.s. - Houchy - have you filled the void left by Greg Muir without the need for a variety of celebs joining us?

Scott, played with Greg today and he was genuinely disappointed that he can't play. He's actually a good bloke (for one that is "experiencing technical difficulties":greengrin) but yes, I have got someone else in so we're up to our 12 again.


Well folks just had sme great news from the club. I've just come off the phone with Elaine Morrison and she is very keen on getting together for a meeting to discuss ways that we can take this forward.

She has proposed a meeting next Friday afternoon with a couple of us from here, herself and I believe Fyfe Hyland who is the commercial director. Seemed very interested in getting behind the cause and supporting us any way they can.

:thumbsup:

That's awesome work Chris. To get the use of club facilities was great work but the fact they would like to meet next week sounds pretty positive. I'm in a meeting a 3 next friday for an hour or so but I'm more than happy to pop in earlier if the concensus is that I should go.

I'm more than happy to go in but I don't want to step on anyones toes here as I have had no involvement with the club thus far regarding the challenge and wouldn't have known where to start.

Regarding the use of buggies, if anyone does want to use them, then they can do but, personally, I'd prefer to walk the whole thing as I feel that's the way I'll get the most out of the experience. Although I'll maybe not feel that way on the 24th.:greengrin

[Houchy]

Yeah, it's the best 2 scores from each team which count as the cumulative score per round.

We're going to need to get a collection of handicaps per player. If everyone could either post up or send me your handicap via PM, that would be great.

Back up to 6 now Scott.:bitchy::grr:

[Sylar]

I'll be in Dundee next Friday, as per, but I'm more than happy to drive down and take part. Give me a good break from revising!

I don't think we'll need everyone to go along right enough, so if we can gather a small delegation, that'll be fine. Say maybe 4?

[H18sry]

:wink:I'm free :greengrin next Friday if you require me :wink:

[Sylar]

Anyone else fancy going along?

Chris
Lawrence
Ronnie
Myself

Lex? Scott? sg7nil? Colin?

[HibbyScott]

Anyone else fancy going along?

Chris
Lawrence
Ronnie
Myself

Lex? Scott? sg7nil? Colin?

I would love to go...but unfortunately I'm gonna be buried deep away in a pile of books and papers at that point :boo hoo:

[greenlex]

Sorry guys. I M working all day 12 hrs 6-6 . Would have gone no problem. If buggies are out can we use stretchers? Up to 8 but will be back down to 7 by Sunday night! That's confidence for you!

[sg7nil]

I finish at 16:00 at Sighthill

Could be at ER by 17:00(ish) if it helps.

P.S. My handicap was 22.5 before health problems meant I had to pass up my membership at Lothianburn.

[Houchy]

Hi Houchy!

My fanatical hibby dad is the golf professional at Polkemmet and Kingsfield, Linlithgow and would be delighted to give you free lessons to brush up your game before the challenge. He dosent post on here but checks the messageboard every day. You can contact him through his website, hell be delighted to hear from you!

www.davidburnsgolf.co.uk (http://www.davidburnsgolf.co.uk)

I'm heading over to see him on Wednesday.

Looks a cracking facility and really looking forward to it.:agree:

Your dad sounds like a top bloke as well:agree:

[cocopops1875]

Anyone else fancy going along?

Chris
Lawrence
Ronnie
Myself

Lex? Scott? sg7nil? Colin?

:greengrin im happy to go if needed as not much travel required for me but also happy to take a back seat if there are too many :thumbsup: dont want them to think we are strong arming them:greengrin or do we edit: just realised im away up north golfing this weekend so cant make it

[Sylar]

I played the East Course (Championship) course at Dalmahoy today, and despite shooting a rediculously good 81 scratch (from the medal tees too!), I'm more tired tonight after one round, than I was at the end of last week, after playing 3 rounds and practicing 2 days!

The Championship course is a huge slog - my tiredness doesn't stem from the long walk - despite the walking distance, it's the shot type which will tire us all out. You're constantly hitting full-out fairway metals or low irons, and it really takes its toll. Only 4 par 3's as well!

Given the option, I'd recommend we play the West Course, even if Dalmahoy are kind enough to offer us the East - I know the East has more prestige, but it will literally bring one or two of us to our knees!

Either that, or maybe I'm warming to the idea of using buggies!!!

[Sylar]

So we have 4 people for the meeting next Friday then. This sound OK?

I'll be driving from Dundee, so if we could get an idea of time ASAP, that would be great.

Is there any parking AT Easter Road? I usually park on London Road, but would like to be able to drive right up if possible, seeing as it won't be a match day!

[H18sry]

So we have 4 people for the meeting next Friday then. This sound OK?

I'll be driving from Dundee, so if we could get an idea of time ASAP, that would be great.

Is there any parking AT Easter Road? I usually park on London Road, but would like to be able to drive right up if possible, seeing as it won't be a match day!

Parking on Albion RD wont be a problem,or we may be able to park in the visitors spots in the main car park :wink:

[Houchy]

Just got the following email from MacMillan:

Hi Lawrence,

Thank you for your query regarding the Longest Day Golf Challenge fundraising packs. We only send out one pack per team which gets sent to the team captain. However, if the other members of your team would like sponsorship forms etc they can either download these from our website (http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Get_Involved/Golf_events/Longest_Day_Golf/Downloads.aspx ) or I’m more than happy to post some extra forms out if they would prefer.

I’ve checked the registration forms we have and we have all the correct details so everything is fine with regards to that. However, I only received the registration form for Team Reilly on Wednesday so I’ll get the pack for this team sent out today so the captain of that team (Chris Strachan) should receive his team’s pack by Monday. If he hasn’t received anything by Wednesday then please do get in touch.


It’s fantastic to hear about the ambitious target your teams have collectively set and the great coverage you have got through newspapers. I’ve read some of the articles and what an amazing story! We are really pleased to have you and your friend’s on board for this year’s event. Here’s hoping we can make this year’s competition an even bigger and better success than ever before!

If you have any other questions or need help with anything else please feel free to give me a shout either via email or on 020 7840 4614.

Thank you again for your support!

Kind regards,

Kirsty

Kirsty Bolam

National Events Assistant

Direct Line: 020 7840 4614

Seems the packs do only get sent out to the captains, although there was only 2 sheets in my pack so not really enough for a team of 4:confused:

Is everyone ok to print these forms off?

If anyone has any problems, drop me a PM and I'll give her a buzz and get them sent out.

Sorry about any confusion folks.

I just thought that as I had to register each persons address individually, everyone would get a sponsor pack.:confused:

[Godsahibby]

Right folks, can we get a confirmation of names and best times for the meeting on Friday. I'd like to get back to the club today, I think it would be good if Houchy can come along, but you did say you had a meeting in the afternoon. I think four would be a good number of us.

[Sylar]

Anytime is fine, although preferrably not too early, as I'll be driving from Dundee!

Could you possibly explain that in the email Chris and ask if I'll be able to park in the visitor car park?

[H18sry]

Right folks, can we get a confirmation of names and best times for the meeting on Friday. I'd like to get back to the club today, I think it would be good if Houchy can come along, but you did say you had a meeting in the afternoon. I think four would be a good number of us.
Any time after 10.30 is good for me but I start work again at 5 in EDINBURGH

Anytime is fine, although preferrably not too early, as I'll be driving from Dundee!

Could you possibly explain that in the email Chris and ask if I'll be able to park in the visitor car park?

There will be plenty of spaces on Albion Rd for parking if we can't get in the car park.

[Sylar]

No permit required for parking on Albion, no?

[H18sry]

No permit required for parking on Albion, no?

No mate on street is fine :thumbsup:

[Godsahibby]

Scott - Does not want meeting to early
Houchy- Can you confirm if you've got a meeting , i think you said between 3 and 4?
HI8sry - You are working at 5 so meeting will have to be finised well before then.

I'm ok for getting away from my work for a meeting at any time in the afternoon it's just getting a time that suits everyone. Elaine was very keen to meet Houchy so I think it's important we schedule the meeting around him that may mean it doesnt suit everyone.

[Sylar]

What I mean by "not early" is in the region of 9-10 in the morning, just to clarify.

[Godsahibby]

What I mean by "not early" is in the region of 9-10 in the morning, just to clarify.

Ha ha fair enough, it won't be in the morning, they can only do an afternoon meeting.

[Houchy]

Scott - Does not want meeting to early
Houchy- Can you confirm if you've got a meeting , i think you said between 3 and 4?
HI8sry - You are working at 5 so meeting will have to be finised well before then.

I'm ok for getting away from my work for a meeting at any time in the afternoon it's just getting a time that suits everyone. Elaine was very keen to meet Houchy so I think it's important we schedule the meeting around him that may mean it doesnt suit everyone.

:agree: Meeting with my ex employers at 3 at the gyle so early afternoon is good for me. Maybe 1ish :dunno:

[H18sry]

:agree: Meeting with my ex employers at 3 at the gyle so early afternoon is good for me. Maybe 1ish :dunno:

Mind and take your sponser form's with you :wink:

[Godsahibby]

Just got confirmation, meeting is at 1.30, that is the earliest they can do. Are we asll still good for Friday?

Might be good to have a chat before the meeting to have a quick brainstorming of what we would be looking for, different sorts of fundraising evenings. Always best to go to these sort of things with as many ideas as possible.

[Houchy]

Just got confirmation, meeting is at 1.30, that is the earliest they can do. Are we asll still good for Friday?

Might be good to have a chat before the meeting to have a quick brainstorming of what we would be looking for, different sorts of fundraising evenings. Always best to go to these sort of things with as many ideas as possible.

That's fine for me mate and I'm hapy to meet up before hand whether it's before we go in or even one night this week somewhere (although Scott's probably up in Dundee so maybe not a viable option).

[Sylar]

That's fine for me mate and I'm hapy to meet up before hand whether it's before we go in or even one night this week somewhere (although Scott's probably up in Dundee so maybe not a viable option).

You're all welcome to pop up :greengrin

Still OK for Friday.

We can summarize some key issues here:

Firstly, we need to thank the club for all their help so far, and agreeing to meet with us to offer further support.

Uniforms? - subsidized or gratuitous.

Event hosting? - conference suite/behind the goals? What are our options? Sportsmans breakfast, racenight (including auction of prizes been donated)?

Bucket collection - last home game of the season?

I don't think we should ask the club for a donation per se - they've done a great deal to help us and we have the potential for additional help with this meeting, so i think it would be in our interests to NOT ask them for money.

[H18sry]

Friday is cool for me :thumbsup:


I have also been looking in to a sportsmans Breakfast, Frank Dougan is giving us the big hall in the club free of charge, I have spoken with caterers also and I have been given a great price, I have e-mailed a couple of people who host these things and speak at them to gauge there feelings, and to get an idea, of what they charge I am hopping for replies soon, and I will continue to do so, untill told otherwise :greengrin We need to agree a date for this but as the sponser money does not need to be in untill the 11th of September there is nothing stopping us having the Sportsmans Breakfast after the golf, depending on peoples holiday dates and Hibs fixtures:wink:

[Godsahibby]

More for the Auction, I have just had a reply from Muirfield who will be forwarding me a signed copy of the original rules book, (not sure who signed by exactly)

[cocopops1875]

just had a midweek fourball for kingussie donated as a prize:thumbsup:

[Godsahibby]

More donations, this time from Rangers who will be donating a signed ball.

[Sylar]

More donations, this time from Rangers who will be donating a signed ball.

Another wonderful gesture. That's 2 things we've received from Rangers, no? Something from Rangers TV and a signed ball. Very generous and a wonderful gesture from them!

Regards tomorrow, please tell me it's not "suited and booted"??

[Godsahibby]

I don't think it matters, I will be suited and booted because i'm coming from work.

[Sylar]

Thought I'd collate all the prizes/donations into one post, to see where we stand at the moment!

Signed Football - Rangers Football Club
Round of Golf - Fourball - Kingussie Golf Club
Signed Copy of R&A Rulebook - Muirfield Golf Club
Use of the Hibs Club for event - Frank Dougan
Signed Football Shirt - Hibernian Football Club
Place on the Website/E-Newsletter - Hibernian Football Club
Round of Golf - Fourball - Gifford Golf Club
Bottle of Smirnoff - Tom Miller (Rangers TV + Talk 107)
Round of Golf - Fourball - Bathgate Golf Club
Golf Lessons - 2x45 minutes - Houston Driving Range
Round of Golf - Fourball - Pumpherston Golf Club

Not to mention the rolls from Harburn which will help us along, the 5 FREE rounds of golf we are being offered (I include Turnhouse, even though they're no longer part of our itinerary) to help maximise our donations, the free publicity we've received from people interested in the story and not to forget, the £450 we've already received in donations from various people. Truly magic.

Few things from reading through the thread which seemed to fizzle away:

HibbyScott - you mentioned getting in touch with Bernhard Gallacher earlier - anything come of that?

Chris - fantastic work, putting the feelers out to all external parties, including other SPL clubs, SRU and other courses - you've gained so much in terms of prizes to auction off, and hopefully a few more will pull through for us as well.

All - from the prizes raise, to the publicity sought (and gained) to the donations raised and the dedication to getting even more sorted, we're doing a truly remarkable job. I tip my hat to you all. Keep up the outstanding work and we'll do a scary amount of work in raising funds for this very worthwhile cause!!!

:top marks

[Sylar]

Final thought (for a while, as I really should be revising, and this is providing a convenient excuse to skive):

Matched Giving: Can anyone, and I mean ANYONE who works somewhere which offers matched giving get in contact with their charity/events department and make them aware/apply for the position to further support our cause?

[H18sry]

Can I add a fourball at Pumpherston to the donation's list :thumbsup:

Played there this morning and blagged a fourball from Richard Fyvie the Hibs supporting pro :wink:

[Sylar]

I've been playing around with the idea of shirt concept for the day (as we'll need uniforms) and have come up with the following.

I'll be buggered if I know where to start with sourcing, but I'm hoping it's maybe an idea we can get Hibs to help us with:

Thoughts?

[Godsahibby]

If the club are not able to help us with uniforms i've got a good contact for getting them done.