MINI owners annual Meet & Greet, with a drive to the top of Mount Washington, NH Archives for the 'Charity' Category
Thanks from Rosie’s Place
We recently received a very nice thank you letter from Rosie’s Place, in appreciation of the almost $15,000 that MINIsOnTop raised for them this year:
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Rosie’s Place presentation
Today we visited Rosie’s Place in Boston, met Ruthie there, and presented a check for $14,993 being funds raised during MOT2007 (an additional $1,500 in checks written direct to Rosie’s Place has already been delivered) … see this weblog post for more details:
MOT2007 thanks you all!
(copy of email sent out recently)
I’d like to say a special THANK YOU to everyone involved with MINIsOnTop 2007 - all the volunteers that worked to make it so successful, all the attendees, and everyone that supported our fund raising for Rosie’s Place by donating items for us to offer as prizes, or by buying raffle tickets or “door prize” tickets.
MINIsOnTop 2007 was extremely successful, with 257 MINIs and 520 people registered; even the weather was friendly this year, allowing a chance to take clear photographs from on top of Mount Washington! I’ve collected links to the many photographs put online by attendees - if you’re interested, follow this link:
In total, 196 tickets were purchased for a chance to win the MINI Cooper lease donated by Herb Chambers MINI, and 189 tickets were purchased for the chance to win a trip to England donated by MINI of Peabody. More than 100 people chanced throwing six “COOPER” die to win a MINI Cooper outright, sponsored by New Country MINI (unfortunately no-one won!)
The MINI Cooper lease was won by Meg & Jeff - Meg owns a MINI and Jeff used to, so now he will have the chance to drive one again.
The Trip to England was won by Ivan who hopefully will share with his wife Norine - we look forward to a report from them when they return …
drum roll please …
The combined total of raffle ticket sales, individual donations, and $1 “door prize” tickets sold on the day has raised $14,993 for Rosie’s Place!
This total does not include the $1,500 additional money already donated to Rosie’s Place, with checks written to Rosie’s Place and sent to MINIsOnTop.
MINIsOnTop hope to make a presentation to Rosie’s Place shortly, and we will of course have pictures on the MINIsOnTop website …
Thanks again; it was exhausting but fun 
MINIsOnTop commemorative clock
Do you fancy something almost unique, that also contributes to fund-rasing for the MINIsOnTop charity - then how about a MINIsOnTop “five years” clock:
This clock, designed and offered for sale by TwistyBitz, commemorates the five years of MINIsOnTop, and includes a “top of Mount Washington” image in the center - although you can custom order the clock with your own picture instead.
You can pre-order your clock from TwistyBitz for $43.50+shipping - $10 from the sale of each clock sold will go to the MINIsOnTop charity which this year is Rosie’s Place.
Also available is a MINIsOnTop commemorative “participation plaque” with spaces to put “year stickers” for years you’ve attended.
IMPORTANT: These products are custom and require a minimum level of orders - if the minimum order level is not reached, TwistyBitz will be unable to supply the clocks, and you will not be charged; but if enough people are interested, we’ll have a minimum $250 donation for Rosie’s Place.
Throw “COOPER” and win a MINI!
The good folks at New Country MINI have invented a very unusual and potentially fabulous prize opportunity for this years MINIsOnTop: the “Roll-To-Motor” contest. Here’s how it works:
Each $5.00 (MINImum) Rosie’s Place donation ticket allows one roll of the six Roll to Motor dice. The six-sided dice have symbols on five of their facets; one facet has a letter. If, in one roll, all six dice land and spell the word “COOPER”, you win a $20,000 allowance toward the purchase of a new 2007 MINI! And, while this allowance will easily pay for a new, custom-ordered MINI Cooper, the winner can use it toward any new MINI and pay just the difference in price.
Of course, the lucky winner is responsible for the tax, title, license and insurance costs.
All funds raised by this event will go to Rosie’s Place, the MOT2007 charity.
Donation tickets will be available at the MINIs On Top Information Tent, but only 300 donation tickets will be sold for the first place, 2007 MINI - so you’d better be quick and get your chance before they’re all gone!
Download this flyer for more information
Rosie’s Place
The selected charity for MOT2007, selected by email vote-in from MOT2006 attendees, is Rosie’s Place:
Since 1974 poor and homeless women have found an oasis of hope and nourishment at Rosie’s Place. The mission of Rosie’s Place is to help women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives. Many of the women we assist are working and in housing but simply can’t make ends meet. Some are newly homeless, while others women have been living on the streets for years. We serve women as young as 18 and as old as 80. Approximately one-third of our guests have children. Rosie’s Place serves guests from a wide variety of ethnic groups, with the majority being African American, Hispanic, Haitian, or White. Some of our guests are living with HIV/AIDS or have hidden disabilities such as addiction or mental illnesses that prevent them from effectively integrating into society.
With the help of people who believe change is possible and share our vision of justice, Rosie’s Place has accomplished amazing things, both big and small. Each year:
- 74,000 nutritionally balanced meals are served in our warm and cheery dining room.
- 800 women choose free non-perishable food items and fresh produce from our Groceries program each month.
- More than 500 women find safety and nurturing in our emergency and short-term housing, while advocates work with them to find permanent homes and secure the services they need.
Please head over to Rosie’s Place to learn more, thank you.
Choose the charity
In 2004 MINIsOnTop raised over $1200, split between the American Make-A-Wish charity and the English Whizz Kidz charity.
In 2005 MINIsOnTop raised more than $5000 for the Kennedy-Donovan Center of Massachusetts.
In 2006 we raised over $16,000 for the Massachusetts chapter of Make-A-Wish.
Now for MINIsOnTop 2007, we need your input to choose the charity from the following shortlist:
- Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women, offers both emergency and long-term assistance to women who have nowhere else to turn. Established in 1974, Rosie’s Place is committed to welcoming each guest with respect and unconditional love. Rosie’s Place accepts no government funds, and relies instead on committed volunteers and private supporters to accomplish its effective and innovative work.
- Individual New England State state Make-a-Wish Foundations in yearly rotation (Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.)
- Autism Speaks: the goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. They are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. They are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.
- The Mount Washington Observatory is a private, non-profit scientific and educational institution organized under the laws of the state of New Hampshire. Its mission is to advance understanding of the natural systems that create the Earth’s weather and climate, by maintaining its mountaintop weather station, conducting research and educational programs and interpreting the heritage of the Mount Washington region.
Please send your vote to Richard