.......just thinking.....I miss working/hanging out with you guys....you are special people!!!
anyone up to getting the crew together?? Let me know if you have any ideas.
peace,
Lisa
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Our gift has been delivered...
Wednesday morning 8/19/09, I delivered 30 Bernie Siegel books, the educator package (including the "Blue Ribbon Program") and certified check. My visit to the office of the youth services division was very informative and inspirational. I had a chance to see and hear some of what they do in our community. And, believe me they are in charge of some very important areas that impact out community directly. I left feeling very proud of all of you and what we were able to contribute to. They are extremely appreciative of our gifts and will be announcing the additions of these resources to teachers and social program directors.
We have, and will continue to make a difference in Billy Higginson name.
I am working on the article for the Peoples Press to express thanks to those who made our "Billy Bash" possible so make sure you pick up a copy of the September issue.
peace,
Lisa
We have, and will continue to make a difference in Billy Higginson name.
I am working on the article for the Peoples Press to express thanks to those who made our "Billy Bash" possible so make sure you pick up a copy of the September issue.
peace,
Lisa
Thursday, August 13, 2009
New Billy Bash pics...
Thank you Wendy for the pics!
Sorry these took so long to post ....had computer problems for a few days...glad thats over!!
Sorry these took so long to post ....had computer problems for a few days...glad thats over!!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
The “Billy Bash 2009” Report
The total that came in from ticket sales, donations, bar & raffles was $2546.00
Our expenses ( rounded to the dollar): $1066.00
This amount does not include items donated or paid for by friends
Beer and wine - 363.00
Thurstons -102.00
Printing - 52.00
Blue Ribbons 69.00
Pp projector rental - 75.00
Soda/water - 44.00
Tableclothes /supplies - 131.00
Ice - 89.00
Hardware for stage/green monster - 124.00
Postage for thank you mailing 17.00
$2546.00 - $1066.00 = $1480.00
Our profits for the City of Meriden Youth Services
Division $1480.00
Our gift to the City of Meriden Youth Services Divisionto be used as they feel fit for crisis intervention, education and awareness in our community:
30 Bernie Siegel books (10 each of the previously posted books) http://www.berniesiegelmd.com/bookshelf.htm
to be used in counseling and at events - $422.98
Heart Productions http://www.makeadifference.com/TYG/BR01.php
Educators Package with 100 blue ribbons - $109.88
$887.14 (certified check) +$60.00 (personal checks made out to CMYSD) = $947.14
$947.14 + $422.98 + $109.88 = $1480.00
total gift in Billy Higginson’s name.
WE ALL MADE A DIFFERENCE FOR BILLY!
I am waiting on the delivery of the Educators Package expected the middle of this week. I will post when I bring our gift to the office of the Youth Services Division.
The September Peoples Press will have an article with a list of donators that we need to thank. If anyone noticed an omission on the memorial program list, please bring it to my attention....one of the hardest parts of this kind of event planning thing is trying not to forget to thank everyone properly! There is printed list of this report available ... anyone who would like one can e-mail me at wnhhw@sbcglobal.net
peace,
Lisa
The total that came in from ticket sales, donations, bar & raffles was $2546.00
Our expenses ( rounded to the dollar): $1066.00
This amount does not include items donated or paid for by friends
Beer and wine - 363.00
Thurstons -102.00
Printing - 52.00
Blue Ribbons 69.00
Pp projector rental - 75.00
Soda/water - 44.00
Tableclothes /supplies - 131.00
Ice - 89.00
Hardware for stage/green monster - 124.00
Postage for thank you mailing 17.00
$2546.00 - $1066.00 = $1480.00
Our profits for the City of Meriden Youth Services
Division $1480.00
Our gift to the City of Meriden Youth Services Divisionto be used as they feel fit for crisis intervention, education and awareness in our community:
30 Bernie Siegel books (10 each of the previously posted books) http://www.berniesiegelmd.com/bookshelf.htm
to be used in counseling and at events - $422.98
Heart Productions http://www.makeadifference.com/TYG/BR01.php
Educators Package with 100 blue ribbons - $109.88
$887.14 (certified check) +$60.00 (personal checks made out to CMYSD) = $947.14
$947.14 + $422.98 + $109.88 = $1480.00
total gift in Billy Higginson’s name.
WE ALL MADE A DIFFERENCE FOR BILLY!
I am waiting on the delivery of the Educators Package expected the middle of this week. I will post when I bring our gift to the office of the Youth Services Division.
The September Peoples Press will have an article with a list of donators that we need to thank. If anyone noticed an omission on the memorial program list, please bring it to my attention....one of the hardest parts of this kind of event planning thing is trying not to forget to thank everyone properly! There is printed list of this report available ... anyone who would like one can e-mail me at wnhhw@sbcglobal.net
peace,
Lisa
and the party moved to Jc's for Karaoke with Dana..
...the lovely bartender Andrea who worked her butt off pouring the drinks
.. big dave is SUCH a star, and so are all the others that sang for Billy!
...thank you JC for putting up with us all!
the crew meetings at Chris' in Wallingford..
Team Billy pics....our time spent together taking care of the details was an example of the spirit of our Billy Project
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Billy's friends ROCK!
We did it guys and gals!!! Billy HAD to of been smiling! There needs to be other words besides thank you to express my feelings to all of you who did soooo much to make this a very special, fun day. I hope you all had a chance to not just share tears and memories, but really Celebrate Billy's life the way he would of wanted us to.
I am working on writing an article for the People's Press to publicly thank all the awesome people that made this possible. For now..
... Howie Jr, thank you for donating your beautiful Silver City Hall...and not just the Hall...the backyard, the crazy parking lot and all your patience with me and my 1000 questions and issues!
The endless Hamburgers and Hot dogs where generously donated by Jim Thurston. There was no lack of side dishes thanks to all you guys...I think we all ate well, actually, I think I go down for eating the most chocolate chip cookies on the run...thank for those Lori...they were Billy's favorite!
Like most of you know, our fab music was made available to us with Dave D productions. Subliminal Soundscape started the day for us....you guys ROCK and are heavy! I cant wait till you are famous and I can say I saw them live in Meriden!! Dave Brunette and the dB3 band got us up dancing ;-) and ...sold enough Cd's to donate $21.00 into the pot! You know I love you guys...thank you for coming down all the way from your parts up north to help make our party rock...and boy did you! Boulder Shawn and Plan B.....well, you are a Meriden icon...Billy I am sure was looking down, shaking his butt and smiling....the party wouldn't of been the same without you! I will be calling you to play our at our Tournament!
Dana, sorry the weather caused a change of plans...but HOLY C____P what an after party with you at JC's!! Thank you for being with us!!
Diane, how many of these things have we done together now??? You are my right hand woman...I never have to worry about anything when you are involved....and what about our cook Poppy?....he doesn't just cook at the grill....he had that dance floor "smoking"!! Janis, I am sorry the projector did not do your illustrations justice...but you story was a beautiful addition to our program ~thank you!
Sunny Susan at the door allowed me to NEVER worry about the front! VERY much appreciated Susie..I know you loved Billy, and your rice dish was raved about!
Jimmy Ross and my daughter Lindsay....what a team...I should of known that would happen...thank you for keeping the libations flowing! Well,until to the end when we cleaned out the keg supply;-(
Linda Murphy, thank you for being my e-mail buddy, for all your help that day and of course the RED SOX tickets! Juney, I am so glad you won them...don't know if anyone else would of been quite that excited!
The rest of Team Billy... Kelly,Sandy,Lauri,Linda,Janice,Belinda,Freddy,Big Dave,Jimmy,Scott,Tom Melzmuf,June,and Annette(sorry you were sick)....you all stepped up, took over and made this day what it was....a true BILLY BASH to be remembered. I think half the fun was working together with all of you.....hope you had fun too....thank you sooooooooooo much for all your hard work. Linda, I think the team would agree you take the trophy for the girl that "WORKED IT" the MOST!......and Freddy....we WILL use that stage and Green Monster...for the record the whole Wiffle ball/green monster idea was curtisay of Big Dave! I hope someone has pictures!
I hate doing thank yous because I always feel I will forget someone...hopefully I will get the list complete in the article.
I am trying to brainstorm a time to do the Wiffle Ball tournament. I have my daughters fundraiser to do next...the earliest I can see it happening is middle October. If not then I am thinking May 2010...Billy's birthday month. Let me know your thoughts!
peace,
Lisa
The final cash total....
....we raised, after all the expenses $1480.00. After purchasing the materials I previously posted about, the remaining cash will be given to the City of Meriden Youth Services Division to use how they feel fit for appropiate programs and/materials...that should be right around $1000.00. I will have the exact amount for you tomorrow. This package of gifts is being donated in Billy Higgingson's name.
We made a huge difference for him!....this only has to be the beginning.
NOW WHO IS READY FOR WIFFLE BALL ???!
We made a huge difference for him!....this only has to be the beginning.
NOW WHO IS READY FOR WIFFLE BALL ???!
Blue Ribbon Program
We will be purchasing the $99.00 package for the Youth Services Division's (CMYSD)library. You can learn more about the materials and program at http://www.makeadifference.com/TYG/BR01.php
Bernie Siegel books...
I am going up to see Bernie Siegel MD tonight. He is at his sons bookstore Wisdom of the Ages http://www.wisdomoftheages.biz/ in Simsbury doing his monthly support group. I am going to pick up 10 each of these books to be given to the CMYSD for their resource library. His son Keith, owner of the bookstore, is giving us 20%off the purchase price of the books.
Anyone with pictures to share.....
....please send them to me at wnhhw@sbcglobal.net. thanks
peace,
Lisa
peace,
Lisa
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
stay tuned!
The final count of what we profited from will be posted tonight. I can tell you it is over $1000.00 dollars. In spite of the rain, our gathering was an awesome success. The memorial was meaningful, the Billy Bash was a hit! I am still coming up for air but will be posting pictures, thank you's, the newspaper article and more starting tonight!
thank you to everyone who did so much.....none of this could of happened without you!
peace,
Lisa
thank you to everyone who did so much.....none of this could of happened without you!
peace,
Lisa
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