matthewmiller01
New Member
- May 14, 2008
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- Boat Info
- 2008 290 Sundancer
- Engines
- Twin 5.0 MPIs (DTS) w/ Bravo III Drives
Kohler 5 ECD
All,
I have decided that I want to have a Patriot Cruise here in Knoxville. For those that don't know, it is where people donate their time and fuel to take our wounded warriors and their families out on our boats to show our gratitude for their sacrifices. I can think of nothing more to show my gratitude than this.
I have never planned an event as this. I have planned small events before, but nothing like this. I have contacted PCS already and I am awaiting an answer and assitance from them.
I would appreciate any and all assistance, advice, tips, and any thing else you can offer to help me do this. I am just starting the planning for this. There is no date planned (could be a fall or winter cruise or I could wait until next year) as yet. I am the only one in it right now. I do not know how long this could/should take to plan and arrange. Essentially, I have the desire and that's it. But I am determined to show my appreciation somehow. I know others on here have done this. If you have, please give me all the advice you have to give.
Issues/plans to figure out right now:
Who would be interested in volunteering their boat with me (all boat sizes/types are welcome)?
When would this happen?
What would be the destination?
What event(s) would there be at launch and/or return to the dock?
How/Who do I contact the veterans (VA, nearest VA hospital, etc.)?
There are more, I'm sure, and there will be many more in the future.
So please help in any way you can. And if anyone wants to volunteer/help, let me know that too!
Use e-mail - my PM inbox will fill up, I'm sure.
matthewmiller01@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance!
I have decided that I want to have a Patriot Cruise here in Knoxville. For those that don't know, it is where people donate their time and fuel to take our wounded warriors and their families out on our boats to show our gratitude for their sacrifices. I can think of nothing more to show my gratitude than this.
I have never planned an event as this. I have planned small events before, but nothing like this. I have contacted PCS already and I am awaiting an answer and assitance from them.
I would appreciate any and all assistance, advice, tips, and any thing else you can offer to help me do this. I am just starting the planning for this. There is no date planned (could be a fall or winter cruise or I could wait until next year) as yet. I am the only one in it right now. I do not know how long this could/should take to plan and arrange. Essentially, I have the desire and that's it. But I am determined to show my appreciation somehow. I know others on here have done this. If you have, please give me all the advice you have to give.
Issues/plans to figure out right now:
Who would be interested in volunteering their boat with me (all boat sizes/types are welcome)?
When would this happen?
What would be the destination?
What event(s) would there be at launch and/or return to the dock?
How/Who do I contact the veterans (VA, nearest VA hospital, etc.)?
There are more, I'm sure, and there will be many more in the future.
So please help in any way you can. And if anyone wants to volunteer/help, let me know that too!
Use e-mail - my PM inbox will fill up, I'm sure.
matthewmiller01@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance!