Help For Heroes 4 balls / auction items

[MendieGK]

Hi Rich,

I know you want solutions not questions, and i'm confident Fish has it in hand.

but has someone contacted the Mid-Am tour? maybe they would donate a couple of places to one of their events in memory of Rick?

just a thought

 

[Fish]

Hi Rich,

I know you want solutions not questions, and i'm confident Fish has it in hand.

but has someone contacted the Mid-Am tour? maybe they would donate a couple of places to one of their events in memory of Rick?

just a thought

I know some of the guys and will touch base with them, I have spoken loosely about something similar to a couple of them so hopefully we'll have something on the table in the near future.

 

[Fish]

This thread is more of an appeal to forumers to see what they can come up with. Have a word with your club, or drop a few local ones a line to see if they will support the day. There is nothing to lose in asking.

We also had some fantastic second hand clubs, including some lovely putters last year, which raised a significant amount at the auction, and on the forum. If you have a club you are not using, and think it might raise a few bob let me know.:thup:

Most of you will be visiting your clubs over the weekend so can you please enquire about obtaining a fourball voucher, they are a huge part of the money that is raised, or raffle prizes of any size/value or something from your Pro that we can auction.

It goes without saying that all donors will receive copious amounts of kudos on here and other social media platforms for their support :thup:

 

[Imurg]

Callaway Bag secured and being posted to Robin..

It's a hot one....😵😵😘😘

 

[Fish]

Callaway Bag secured and being posted to Robin..

It's a hot one....😵😵😘😘

Top man Ian :thup:

I will announce some of the fantastic items that have been secured soon, I'm still getting replies from decision makers who are/were on holiday so I'm hopeful of a late rush, in fact whilst writing this I had another positive response.

It is tough at the moment, these manufacturers receive endless requests for donations and many now have their own chosen in-house charities rather than entertain any external donations at all, but whilst we may have lost a couple of long standing supporters, we have gained some new ones and got back some we lost prior, so all-in-all, I hope to have a decent swag bag to relinquish you of all your hard earned

All donors will receive copious amounts of kudos through as many social media platforms as possible in respect of their support towards us, so if there's any reading this from behind those twitching curtains, please feel free to contact me and join in :smirk:

 

[richart]

Hi Rich,

I know you want solutions not questions, and i'm confident Fish has it in hand.

but has someone contacted the Mid-Am tour? maybe they would donate a couple of places to one of their events in memory of Rick?

just a thought

Good idea Sam. Robin is following this up.:thup:

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I have a signed Lee Westwood shirt to donate

 

[richart]

I have a signed Lee Westwood shirt to donate

Thanks for that Martin.:thup:

 

[GB72]

Just thought I would post a quick apology and explanation as to why I cannot help this year. I lost my father earlier in the year and the family have set up a memorial trust in his name to help children through education and young adults through apprenticeships. It is unfortunate that the launch event is very close to the Help for Heroes day and I have to try and find auction items for the trust fund raiser. However much I would like to, I simply cannot devote the time that both events need and, in this instance, family has come first.
I am more than confident that Fish can do an even better job than has been done in the past and I have given him all of my prime contacts who have supported the event every year. I have not touched any of those contacts when it comes to finding items for my own fund raiser, it would just not be right, they belong to the Help For Heroes Day.
As was mentioned earlier, companies as a whole as well as sports clubs and not just those in the golf industry have moved on to supporting one or two charities each year rather than a number of small events and so finding items has got increasingly difficult. There is also the fact that celebrity endorsed events have that glitz and glamour that even Fish cannot provide. With that in mind, please always remember those companies that do give their continued support when it comes to those important golfing purchases.
Wishing everyone involved the best for this year.

Greg

 

[pokerjoke]

Just thought I would post a quick apology and explanation as to why I cannot help this year. I lost my father earlier in the year and the family have set up a memorial trust in his name to help children through education and young adults through apprenticeships. It is unfortunate that the launch event is very close to the Help for Heroes day and I have to try and find auction items for the trust fund raiser. However much I would like to, I simply cannot devote the time that both events need and, in this instance, family has come first.
I am more than confident that Fish can do an even better job than has been done in the past and I have given him all of my prime contacts who have supported the event every year. I have not touched any of those contacts when it comes to finding items for my own fund raiser, it would just not be right, they belong to the Help For Heroes Day.
As was mentioned earlier, companies as a whole as well as sports clubs and not just those in the golf industry have moved on to supporting one or two charities each year rather than a number of small events and so finding items has got increasingly difficult. There is also the fact that celebrity endorsed events have that glitz and glamour that even Fish cannot provide. With that in mind, please always remember those companies that do give their continued support when it comes to those important golfing purchases.
Wishing everyone involved the best for this year.

Greg

Sorry to hear about your loss Greg but I'm sure everyone involved in the HFH will understand and wish you all the best in raising lots of money for the trust.

The auction table has always been full with quality products and I know a lot of that was down to you.

We have an able deputy in Fish and I'm sure he will be giving it his best.

 

[Tiger]

Sorry to hear about your loss Greg but I'm sure everyone involved in the HFH will understand and wish you all the best in raising lots of money for the trust.

The auction table has always been full with quality products and I know a lot of that was down to you.

We have an able deputy in Fish and I'm sure he will be giving it his best.

:thup:

 

[Deleted member 1147]

I have a Ping B60 putter like the above which can go into the auction - only used a couple of times as it's one I won at client's golf day

 

[richart]

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I have a Ping B60 putter like the above which can go into the auction - only used a couple of times as it's one I won at client's golf day

Thanks for that.:thup:

 

[Fish]

Our very own Tiger will host a 3-ball at Ipswich Golf Club in the Spring, dependent on who they are and if they behave themselves (that's me out), he'll buy lunch also :thup:

Thanks buddy

 

[Tiger]

Our very own Tiger will host a 3-ball at Ipswich Golf Club in the Spring, dependent on who they are and if they behave themselves (that's me out), he'll buy lunch also :thup:

Thanks buddy

No problem 😃. Doesn't have to be Spring can be Summer if preferred 👍

 

[richart]

No problem 😃. Doesn't have to be Spring can be Summer if preferred 👍

Thanks for the support Tiger. You are a proper gent.:thup:

 

[wookie]

Usual fourball for Army secured.

 

[richart]

Usual fourball for Army secured.

Thanks for that Simon.:thup:

 

[Fish]

Big :thup: to Irip (IAN)

He has kindly offered a 3-ball at his club, being Burhill in Surrey.

It would need to be on a weekday and can be on either course, Ian will happily cover the 3 guest fees & host the lucky winners making up the fourball himself and will also shout a round of drinks after the round. Ian is an Artisan so it would be in his club not the main club.

Thank you Ian :thup:

 

[Fish]

There's a pattern forming, so keep sending me the PM's guys :thup:

Andy (Junior) is offering to host a 3-ball for the auction at the excellent St Annes old Links, which I must have another go at, but hopefully in drier weather than last time.

Anyway, the winners he states will sadly have to put up with himself for the round to make up the fourball, but believe me, he's a joy to watch :smirk:

The round would have to be a weekday or a Sunday as he only has a country membership, which makes it an even greater gesture.

Some info to whet the appetite;

Founded in 1901, St Annes Old Links is one of the finest Championship Links courses on the North West coast.
　
Forthcoming major events include the Boys' Home Internationals in early August 2017, the UK Seniors Golf Association North West Championship at the end of August 2017 and last but not least - they are proud to be selected by the R&A to host the Final Open Qualifying July 2018 and for the following 3 years until 2021.　

www.stannesoldlinks.com

Thanks Andy :clap: