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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: rhino on August 28, 2012, 09:34:45 PM
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Hello everyone! :)
My name is Ali and I am and addicted to fishing like most of you all here! I own a local business here in Vancouver called M1 Innovations (www.m1innovations.ca). My team and I have committed to raising $6000 over the next 12 months for charity called Operation Smile. Some of you many know this charity and if you don't please go to www.operationsmile.org/ and check it out.
We wanted to give back by helping improve the quality of lives of children and families around the world. $240 gets a simple operation done by volunteer surgeons and changes the life of a kid FOREVER! Most of us can easily spend that amount of money on fishing gear or a fishing trip.
I have asked Rodney (FWR) and a local tackle shop here in Vancouver to join us in a joint effort to put together a Charity Draw to win a FULL DAY SALT WATER FISHING CHARTER and also a secondary prize (probably a fishing reel). For every donation of $5 you make we will enter your name in the draw! So if you donate $10 you get entered 2 times and so on. 100% of the money will go to Operation Smile!!
The reason I am posting this message is simply to get an idea of how many members would be interested in participating. We wanted to gage if this would be something that would help us reach our goal of $6000 as we will be investing a substantial sum of money in this and ( we are happy to do so) we want to ensure that it gets a good return on investment. Simply respond to the poll and if we get a good response then we will put this event together and get some of you lucky FWR members on the water ASAP! ;D ;D
I know all of you are most likely very involved with differnt charities and communities and I appreciate you responding to this whether or not you will take part in this draw.
Thank you Rod for letting us use your site to promote this event should we move forward with it.
cheers,
Ali. :)
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$5 to help out and get a chance at a FULL DAY SALT WATER FISHING CHARTER and endorsed by Rod.
Most Certainly!
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$5 to help out and get a chance at a FULL DAY SALT WATER FISHING CHARTER and endorsed by Rod.
Most Certainly!
Thank you David for your support!
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looking forward to promote this. ;) I'm pretty sure we can raise at least a couple of thousand dollars from the fishing community (that's 400 entries... :o ). Let me know when you are ready to do it.
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Where and how can I donate?
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Just say when ?? :)
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looking forward to promote this. ;) I'm pretty sure we can raise at least a couple of thousand dollars from the fishing community (that's 400 entries... :o ). Let me know when you are ready to do it.
thank you Rod and everyone who took the time to vote ! I love the response so far!! 400 people donating 5-10 bucks each is HUGE!!
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It will be coming soon... just setting up some donation options and a few other details. will communicate it to Rod in the coming days and you will see it live shortly! Would love to see a bunch more voters!
thank you all! ;D ;D ;D
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who's the cheapo who voted no? :o
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It will be coming soon... just setting up some donation options and a few other details. will communicate it to Rod in the coming days and you will see it live shortly! Would love to see a bunch more voters!
thank you all! ;D ;D ;D
Paypal would be great to set up if you can...just need the paypal email to send the money to.
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who's the cheapo who voted no? :o
Make that TWO cheap SOB's!!! How can someone say no to such an amazing organization. Those two people must not have kids, nieces, nephews, or any children whatsoever in their lives.
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It's just a poll, don't think too much of it. It could easily be a kid or two who clicked on it.
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who's the cheapo who voted no?
It could easily be a kid or two who clicked on it.
so someone small... ::) Rod - how tall are you??? :D
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so someone small... ::) Rod - how tall are you??? :D
Very funny... :P ;D
Alright folks, the donation feature is now online! Go to:
https://secure.operationsmile.org/site/Donation2?idb=1390060077&df_id=13603&13603.donation=form1&FR_ID=1510&PROXY_ID=21930&PROXY_TYPE=22
You need to donate minimum $5 to be entered in the fishing charter draw. Every $5 gets you an entry so the more you donate, the bigger chance that you will win!
To keep track on this fundraiser, please go to:
http://support.operationsmile.org/site/TR/Development/DonationPages/789931132?pg=team&fr_id=1510&team_id=21930
Many thanks to Rhino from M1 Innovations (http://www.m1innovations.ca/) and Pacific Angler (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/advertiser/pacificangler/index.html) for letting us to be part of this. :)
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Thank you Rodney for helping us put this together!
JasonTonelli and the boys from Pacific Angler were gracious to donate their time and services for such a great cause and we are excited to give back any way we can. Goes to show why we need more fishermen and women, you all are A1 type of people that are willing to help people and the environment at any given chance.
THANK YOU ALL!
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Sorry to lazy to read :) when does it end?
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Oct 31st we will announce the winners. :)
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Thank you. ;D
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I'll be forwarding the link to my friends who like to fish to increase my chances to get on that charter ;D
Regardless - let's make this happen for Rhino and the kids!
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Thanks for your support David! Please do pass this on to any family and friends! ;D
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Rhino, my donation has been sent, Thanks for posting this !!!! ;) Reason why I donated today ?
To make a child smile ! : :) :D :)
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Rhino, my donation has been sent, Thanks for posting this !!!! ;) Reason why I donated today ?
To make a child smile ! : :) :D :)
Thank you sir! we have been getting a positive response so far!
Im still in the process of picking out the reel for the secondary draw. I would love to hear what the masses would like to see.
Level wind?
Center pin?
Spinning reel?
Fly reel?
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Definitly put my donation in already. As a person with a cleft lip, this cause really does hit close to home. I hope they break throough their goal. Winning the trip would be good as well.
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Definitly put my donation in already. As a person with a cleft lip, this cause really does hit close to home. I hope they break throough their goal. Winning the trip would be good as well.
Just to bump this up again as its for a great cause and Hills, I could'nt agree with you more. When I was born I had a mouth defect where when I tried to say apple I'd say appo or banana would be bwano. I was luckily given an operation that changed my life forever and allowed me to speak properly to the point of becoming a radio DJ in my formative years. I also spent the first two years of my schooling taking speech therapy and learning to enunciate and to form words perfectly.
To all FWR members, please take the time to help this worthy cause and put a smile on a childs face.
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I noticed they provide you with a Tax Receipt when you complete your donation as well, so that's nice.
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I noticed they provide you with a Tax Receipt when you complete your donation as well, so that's nice.
Yes they do! Typically you wouldn't be able to write off a fishing charter or fishing reel! :D :D
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Thank you sir! we have been getting a positive response so far!
Im still in the process of picking out the reel for the secondary draw. I would love to hear what the masses would like to see.
Level wind?
Center pin?
Spinning reel?
Fly reel?
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bumping for a great cause! ;D
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Im still in the process of picking out the reel for the secondary draw. I would love to hear what the masses would like to see.
Level wind?
Center pin?
Spinning reel?
Fly reel?
I'm in favor what Geff_T suggested. I haven't one yet.
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I'm in favor what Geff_T suggested. I haven't one yet.
+1
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One more smile ;D, what a great cause. Thanks for putting this together and bringing it to our attention. It was not that many years ago that any child born with a cleft palate was automatically labeled as Develop Mentally Delayed, and not given an education. Thank god for the Doctors who do this operation and change lives.
Ross
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One more smile ;D, what a great cause. Thanks for putting this together and bringing it to our attention. It was not that many years ago that any child born with a cleft palate was automatically labeled as Develop Mentally Delayed, and not given an education. Thank god for the Doctors who do this operation and change lives.
Ross
thank you very much for you support! :) Its amazing how something so simple can change everything for a kid and their family.
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the 2nd prize will be a center pin! Details on brand and model to come soon!! ;D ;D
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Bump for a great cause, lets get behind this and give a bunch of kids a reason to smile.
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if you haven't already please join the cause! we have till end of oct till the draw!! Feel free to share this with friends and family!
thank you!
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check this link from Jason Tonelli and the boys at Pacific Angler.
Donate for a chance to and get out with these guys and catch these beautiful fish right here in Vancouver! ;D ;D
http://www.vancouversalmonfishing.ca/guide-journal/?p=806
Happy Thankgiving to all! :)
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OK finally got around to getteing er done :)
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OK finally got around to getteing er done :)
thank you Rantalot! Your support is much appreciated!
good luck! draw is coming up real soon. :)
Please feel free to share this with friends and family!
Happy Thanksgiving.
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ONLY 19 DAYS till the draw!! :o :o
Thanks for all your support!
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10 days till the draw! ;D ;D
There is a center pin reel and a fishing charter up for grabs!
Thank you all who have contributed so far. :)
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Under a week left! ;D ;D
good luck to all who joined the cause!
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Draw ends by 12pm tomorrow! To win a Guided fishing charter or center pin reel from Pacifc Angler will make for a great Halloween present! ;D ;D
Thanks for your support!
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Pacific Angler will be making the announcement of the winners tomorrow! Okuma Center pin reel and a fishing charter hosted by Pacific Angler coming up for 2 lucky winners!
Thank you all for you support of this great cause! With you help we were able to raise over $1600 so far! Thats about 7 kids that will receive a life changing operation! ;D ;D
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I'm delighted that the members of this forum helped out... and now I'm crossing my fingers... :D
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Good luck e eryone, nice to see that 7 kids will be getting the iperation because of the generosity of the members here. :) :) :)
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Hello Folks,
Well it is November 1st which means that the Operation Smile has come to an end. Thanks to Ali for taking the initiative to set up this great cause and for asking Pacific Angler to be apart of it. Also thanks Rodney for promoting the event and of course to the Fishingwithrod community for generously donating their hard earned money.
Ali and the Pacific Angler boys drew the lucky winners last night...drum role please!
Winner of Okuma Raw-II 1002 center pin reel valued at $250.00 is Mr. Ross Pearson!
Winner of Pacific Angler Saltwater Charter is Mr. Ryan Lee!
Gentlemen come down to the shop to collect your prizes! Again thanks to all those who have participated!
Happy Fishing,
Pacific Angler Team
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D AWESOME ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Thanks I will try and get down there this weekend.
I am stoked to get a Centre Pin.
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Congratulations Ross and Ryan!!!! ;D ;D
Thank you all for your support.
Special thanks to Pacifci Angler for donating their time,products and services. You guys are quality people!
Thank you Rodney for hosting ths event and being a BIG reason why we were able to promote this event and get fundraising.
;D ;D
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Must have crossed the wrong fingers... :(
I'll have to try again next year. :)
Congratz Ross and Ryan.
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How do you like your new center pin Ross? Have you tried it out yet? It is a very smooth reel.
enjoy!
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Here is a shot of Ryan Lee the winner of the fishing charter donated by Pacific Angler with a nice Coho! Congrats Ryan!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579208_433911816662127_1543649462_n.jpg
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How do you like your new center pin Ross? Have you tried it out yet? It is a very smooth reel.
enjoy!
Went out on Friday with a buddy who has a pin and he showed me how to cast. Had a blast, casting was no problem and fighting some chrome chum was awesome. Thanks
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Here is a shot of Ryan Lee the winner of the fishing charter donated by Pacific Angler with a nice Coho! Congrats Ryan!
That smile says it all!