Would you sponsor New Year's Eve fireworks?

[freezin]

Let's be serious. Alfred's show typically costs upwords of $8,000 USD and there is less than a month to go. Alfred is probably the only one who can put it together, with his experiance with regulations, permits, and insurance. If it is going to happen, it must get started in the next few days. If people are serious, contact Alfred's directly and make your contribution (credit card). Alfred is finest kind and will do the right thing, but $8000 is just way to much for anyone to take on. Let's step upif we really want this to happen.

[Seveen]

Edited. :-)

[booger]

Let's be serious. Alfred's show typically costs upwords of $8,000 USD and there is less than a month to go. Alfred is probably the only one who can put it together, with his experiance with regulations, permits, and insurance. If it is going to happen, it must get started in the next few days. If people are serious, contact Alfred's directly and make your contribution (credit card). Alfred is finest kind and will do the right thing, but $8000 is just way to much for anyone to take on. Let's step upif we really want this to happen.

So are you taking the lead on this? I cannot dedicate my time or energy to it but I can make a handsome donation if that is what is needed to get this going. I'm sure you can get many boardies to contribute whether it is $5 or $500, what is lacking is someone to partner up with Alfred or who have you that can actually make it happen.

[Seveen]

We're making progress! More info soon. Please join Alfred's Ocean Palace Facebook page.

[Seveen]

And it's not too late. I hear it was always a last minutes scramble.

[Seveen]

So are you taking the lead on this? I cannot dedicate my time or energy to it but I can make a handsome donation if that is what is needed to get this going. I'm sure you can get many boardies to contribute whether it is $5 or $500, what is lacking is someone to partner up with Alfred or who have you that can actually make it happen.

Alfred will take the lead. We just need to get those dollars ready!

[Rob]

After speaking with Alfred yesterday, he already received a quote for the costs involved, has gotten the regulatory permits in action and is seeking local sponsorship and donations from the local community concerned entities.

He does appreciate this excitement and support, but he is a cautious business man. He is aware that any fundraising needs to be handled in the appropriate manner. One of the obvious concerns is that if donations are made but not enough funds are raised and the fireworks do not take place this year, there would be issues that would need to be dealt with and that could cause problems. This aspect must be considered by all involved.

So, at this point, I think he is leaning towards setting up a local bank account where donations could be made all year long, and people can be kept aware of how the funds are adding up for the next year's fireworks. Alfred is hoping to be able to secure local support and I am sure that all the interest shown here will certainly help as incentive to get the local support more interested.

Thanks for your interest and posting in this thread! There will be more information coming in the next week or so....

[Seveen]

There are some fundraising apps online that keep track of every donor and donation and allow for refunds in the event the event doesn't take place.

Thank you for your support. A little birdie told me.

First beer on me when I get there. <grin>. Wait until you see that little boy I used to bring with me.

[Baylee]

Hi Rob, what is the estimated cost from Alfred for getting the New Years eve fireworks show?
We will definitely contribute towards it. Thanks, Baylee

After speaking with Alfred yesterday, he already received a quote for the costs involved, has gotten the regulatory permits in action and is seeking local sponsorship and donations from the local community concerned entities.

He does appreciate this excitement and support, but he is a cautious business man. He is aware that any fundraising needs to be handled in the appropriate manner. One of the obvious concerns is that if donations are made but not enough funds are raised and the fireworks do not take place this year, there would be issues that would need to be dealt with and that could cause problems. This aspect must be considered by all involved.

So, at this point, I think he is leaning towards setting up a local bank account where donations could be made all year long, and people can be kept aware of how the funds are adding up for the next year's fireworks. Alfred is hoping to be able to secure local support and I am sure that all the interest shown here will certainly help as incentive to get the local support more interested.

Thanks for your interest and posting in this thread! There will be more information coming in the next week or so....

[freezin]

Any new developements?