smoke789 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 DC Metro MINIs 5th Annual MINIs Take the Beltway! ~~ This is our annual run around the beltway to honor our Nation's Veterans ~~ 8:00 – Registration at Passport MINI of Alexandria Passport MINI of Alexandria 5990 Duke St Alexandria, VA 22304-3212 8:00 – Rally the MINIs! Landmark Mall / Sears parking lot – across the street from Passport MINI 8:45 – Driver’s Meeting Landmark Mall / Sears parking lot – across the street from Passport MINI 9:00 – Departure HWY 395S to 495 followed by one clockwise loop around the beltway. Exit at Braddock Rd. 11:00 – Kilroy’s Restaurant – *there is a separate calendar event for lunch RSVPs Ravensworth Shopping Center 5250-A Port Royal Rd Springfield, VA 22151 Donations will benefit: Operation Second Chance – Helping Heroes Move On http://www.operationsecondchance.org/ Operation Second Chance is a local charity committed to the wounded, injured and ill combat veterans, and their families while they recover in military hospitals. Suggested donation is $10 per MINI. RSVPs will close on 6 Nov 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke789 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Spread the word! https://www.facebook.com/MTTB5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbabischkin Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'm confused - are we meeting at Passport or at Landmark Mall? Is it register at Passport then crossover to the mall? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke789 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'm confused - are we meeting at Passport or at Landmark Mall? Is it register at Passport then crossover to the mall? You can park at either location to register. But all cars must be staged at Landmark before departure. Some people park at the mall and walk across Duke St to register at Passport. Some people park at Passport to register, then drive over to Landmark. It's completely up to the individual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke789 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Everyone who participated in this event last year or in previous years ~ If you still have your window flag, please bring it to this event. We may have a sponsor for flags, but it's around $400 to purchase 100 flags. So if you still have your flag around, please bring it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I can't make the event but I would like to donate. When you have a chance can you post the details on how I can make a donation? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke789 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 I can't make the event but I would like to donate. When you have a chance can you post the details on how I can make a donation? I am so glad you asked! How to make donations: Options: #1 – payments@dcmetrominis.org - You can make donations toward DCMM and after the event, DCMM will submit one check to the charity with everyone's donations. #2 – A credit card reader will be available at registration prior to the drive and again at the restaurant following the drive. #3 – Check donations – Make checks out to Operation Second Chance (best option for tax benefits). Checks will be collected before/after the event and will be mailed to the charity in the same envelope. If you want to write your check earlier, just give it to any board member. #4 – Give your donation (cash or check) to any board member. Cash will be deposited into the DCMM account and a final check will be written to the charity after the event. Donation suggestion: $10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsbrain Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Will there be shirts this year?:rock: R50 04 PS MCa - Sold R53 05 PS MCSa - Sold R56 12 LiB/B MCSm Born 10/13/11 Bought 10/31/11 Home 11/5/11. CW, TP, SP, Sunroof, Xenon w/B Housings, AnthraciteHeadliner, Tint, JCW CF door handles, JCW CF Spoiler, JCW STB, DDM Street CAI, Stubby, Black grill, Black R98, JB+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke789 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Will there be shirts this year?:rock: Yes, there will be shirts! :willy:Laura is busy working with Coop on designing them. :willy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hoodies? Will there be Hoodies? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonsmate Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Everyone who participated in this event last year or in previous years ~ If you still have your window flag, please bring it to this event. We may have a sponsor for flags, but it's around $400 to purchase 100 flags. So if you still have your flag around, please bring it. This is my first DCMM Beltway run so, I don't have a flag in my car window. Should I bring the big one from the front of the house? :elephant: Seriously, how much to get the window flag? Thanks! Lawry Buckle in & hold on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsbrain Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Any chance of T-shirts this year? R50 04 PS MCa - Sold R53 05 PS MCSa - Sold R56 12 LiB/B MCSm Born 10/13/11 Bought 10/31/11 Home 11/5/11. CW, TP, SP, Sunroof, Xenon w/B Housings, AnthraciteHeadliner, Tint, JCW CF door handles, JCW CF Spoiler, JCW STB, DDM Street CAI, Stubby, Black grill, Black R98, JB+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Yep, we'll have T-shirts this year. There should be something posted in the near future about them. Once again, our favorite MINI artist has done a great job with a design and I think folks will really like them. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostDenverite Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Yep, we'll have T-shirts this year. There should be something posted in the near future about them. Once again, our favorite MINI artist has done a great job with a design and I think folks will really like them. And stickers/clings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 More info on everything will be posted here as we get closer to the actual event. The team of people coordinating all of this are working with the charity, the locations, vendors and all sorts of stuff to ensure we have a great event that is safe and fun. I can say that the team is working with a potential vendor for clings and there is a rumor based on reliable and credible sources that there will also be stickers. Several vendors have also agreed to contribute "stuff" that will be a part of the raffle prizes. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbiedzinski Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I noticed on the Operation Second Chance website that they have an Events page. Will they or can they add this to their list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Good question. Lona (Smoke789) can't get to DCMM from work but she'll see this when she gets home. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke789 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I noticed on the Operation Second Chance website that they have an Events page. Will they or can they add this to their list? My POC at Operation Second Chance is out until Monday. I'll give her a call then and inquire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke789 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Here's the update everyone's been waiting for! We will need a few people to help on the day of the event: Job openings are: Run Leader #1 - Sara (omgMINI) - Coast Guard represents! Run Leader #2 - Chaquitta (FAST 060) - Ahoy Navy! Run Leader #3 - Brandy (Brandy_Brown) - Semper Fi! Sweeper - Greg (gtrnka) - Hooah Army! Registration - -- Lona (smoke789) -- Michael (mbiedzinski) -- Craig (SneakyBaron) -- Photographers - -- Chris M. (minime331) -- Michael (mbabischkin) Raffle Sales -- Catalina (LOLAMini) -- Lawry (DragonsMate) -- Restaurant Set-up -- Laura (Green Cactus) -- Lona (smoke789) -- Kevin (volunteered by mbiedzinski) Please submit resume's to me via PM and we can negotiate your wages. Just kidding... :laugh: Edited October 8, 2013 by smoke789 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyBaron Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I can help with registration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbabischkin Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'll take pictures... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgMINI Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I can be a run leader - any position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 On the run last year a few of us called WTOP (103.5 FM) to let them know of our progress around the Beltway. They were really great and made at least 4 or 5 progress reports during their traffic reports on the :08s to announce the looonng line of MINIs rounding the Beltway. All Verizon and AT&T users need to do is to dial #1035 on their cell phones, usually the traffic team picks up the phone. The first caller needs to explain the event and the direction the line will be taking (395 South to the Beltway - Inner Loop towards Tysons Corner, that is the clockwise loop) and then follow on callers should tell them a landmark or exit number you just passed or will be approaching. WTOP was trying to follow us on the TrafficLand cameras last year. REMEMBER... hands free in Maryland now. It is now a primary offense to be using a cell while driving. I only wish that I could make it this year. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonsmate Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Here's the update everyone's been waiting for! We will need a few people to help on the day of the event: Job openings are: Run Leader #1 - Run Leader #2 - Run Leader #3 - Sweeper - Registration - -- Lona -- -- -- Photographers - Raffle Sales -- Catalina -- -- Restaurant Set-up -- Laura -- Lona -- Please submit resume's to me via PM and we can negotiate your wages. Just kidding... :laugh: Hi Lona, I'd be happy to help with registration or raffle sales - just let me know when/where. As for experience, I can read/write/speak English and will accept a bottle of water as payment. :laugh: Lawry Buckle in & hold on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoke789 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I've updated the Volunteer section of this thread with those who have contacted me. Thank you! I love the responses! There are still some run leaders out there that haven't notified me. Our Coastie stepped up! Where are the Army/Navy/Air Force or Marine representations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
