Are We Ready ?

Less than one week to go. That is until the annual MS benefit cruise my buddies and I run next Thursday.

By now we've got to have all the trophies lined-up, prizes in hand, and a crew for the event. Food (by out buddy, Sheila), our great DJ (TCD Entertainment), "Elvis the Clown" and the "Blues Brothers" (?) for entertainment, flyers passed out, ads in the paper and CruisNews, and making sure the parking lot is in shape for all the cruisers we hope will come - - all those things are already in place.

Maybe I shouldn't write this. It makes it seem like a lot of work. It is but it's a great group of folks that I work with. Everybody has their own strong skill that they bring so that all the important things get done. And besides that, every year somebody gets an idea or two that might just make the cruise better.

This year both Sheila and Jim had some of the good ideas. After having a bit of a rough start doing her first cruise last year, Sheila is determined to guarantee that this year it will be best ever; on top of that, she'll expand the menu from the typical hot dogs and snacks to include pulled pork sandwiches (I love BBQ) and chicken wraps. How good is that! And Jim is working a revised plan on awarding trophies. He has taken on a big challenge; we'll have at least 14 trophies to award. A big part of the whole deal is making sure each winner gets a little "spotlight time"; some of you might be accustomed to receiving trophies but some of us aren't so it's a big thrill to win a trophy. And each winner needs a little time to soak in some applause and recognition in front of fellow car lovers. Now add in some nice photos for each winner and it could take a lot of time just waiting for that to get all organized. But Jim has a plan and from the little bit that I've heard we should have a good shot at getting winner recognized and still keep the program of entertainment and prizes rolling right along.

Come check it out:
July 29th (Thursday) from 4 to 8
At Central United Methodist Church
3882 Highland Road (M-59)
Waterford 48328
(between Cass Lake Road and Pontiac Lake Road)
Even though it's a benefit the cruise is a FREE WILL offering.
We think we have a good program and some really nice door prizes so please consider being very WILLING to support the MS Society to cure this disease that steals the ability to move. The MS Society gets ALL the proceeds.
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bob