MAW Maine also presented a thank you plaque to MINIsOnTop (see here for close-up)

Although the Mount Washington Observatory was unable to attend, we also presented their [...]]]> Yesterday, MINIsOnTop was able to meet with James from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, and make a formal presentation of the $10,315.82 that we raised for their charity this year:

MAW Maine also presented a thank you plaque to MINIsOnTop (see here for close-up)

Although the Mount Washington Observatory was unable to attend, we also presented their $692.18, which Pete accepted on their behalf (Pete organizes the observatory tour during MINIsOnTop each year):

Many thanks to everyone that attended MINIsOnTop, and especially to all the volunteers, that helped us raise such a fabulous charity donation this year!

With money raised selling raffle tickets for the MINI Cooper lease donated by Herb Chambers MINI of Boston, the auction for Red Sox tickets in box seats donated by Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds, the auction of a rare Mini Monte [...]]]> MINIsOnTop is proud to announce the final tally of charity funds raised during MOT 2009.

With money raised selling raffle tickets for the MINI Cooper lease donated by Herb Chambers MINI of Boston, the auction for Red Sox tickets in box seats donated by Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds, the auction of a rare Mini Monte Carlo poster signed by John Cooper and Rauno Aaltonen, donated by the family of Dan McDonald, and the sale of many $1 “door prize” tickets purchased to win prizes from Aesthetic Creations, Attitash Grand Summit Hotel, Bavarian Autosport, Bentley Publishers, DDMWorks, Detailers Paradise, GBMINI Circuits, George Constantinou, Greasy’s Garage, Jeremy Hosegood, Light In Sight, Loon Mountain, MINI of Manhattan, MINI USA, Mount Washington Auto Road, OutMotoring, Oxford Motorsports, Pooch Style, Robert Cahill, Susan Freda Studio, Tire Rack, Travel Plus of RI, Way Motor Works, and Whalen Shift Machine, we raised …

… a total of $11,008 for charities, to be divided between Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, and the Mount Washington Observatory.

In recognition of the height of Mount Washington, the observatory receives 6.288% of the total, a sum of $692.18. The balance, a sum of $10315.82, will be presented to Make-A-Wish of Maine (an initial sum of $1,100 has already been presented, the balance will follow shortly).

After winning the draw, Susan [...]]]> With many thanks to Herb Chambers MINI of Boston that donated the one year lease of a beautiful Pepper White / Black roof MINI Cooper – here are pictures from MINIsOnTop 2009 where Mark Ravin from the dealershio draws the winning ticket, purchased by mail by Susam Palmer from Raleigh, NC:

After winning the draw, Susan visited the prize car with Mark:

Many thanks to Jak, for providing the great photos!

Specifications include: Pepper White / Black roof MINI Cooper Manual transmission Premium package (includes sunroof, auto a/c, leather steering wheel with cruise & stereo [...]]]> MINIsOnTop is thrilled to announce that, for the fifth year running, Herb Chambers MINI of Boston is able to support raising money for our charities by donating a one year lease of a MINI Cooper!

Specifications include:
Pepper White / Black roof MINI Cooper
Manual transmission
Premium package (includes sunroof, auto a/c, leather steering wheel with cruise & stereo controls)
Cold Weather package (includes heated front seats, heated mirrors, heated washer jets)
15″ wheels with all-season tires
Dynamic Stability Control (includes traction control & ABS)


Raffle tickets can be purchased at MINIsOnTop 2009 (June 26/27), or can be ordered by mail before the event – please download this order form, fill in and mail with check to MINIsOnTop, PO Box 617, Essex, MA 01929. Please include a stamped, addressed, envelope if you wish the ticket stubs mailed to you.

Tickets are also available by visiting Herb Chambers MINI of Boston.

The raffle draw will be held at MINIsOnTop, on June 27. Need not be present to win.


IMPORTANT: This is a one year (12 month) lease of a MINI Cooper, maximum 15,000 miles, sponsored by Herb Chambers MINI of Boston; does not include insurance, tax, title, or license fees. Winner must execute and terminate the lease at the Herb Chambers MINI of Boston location.