MINIs On Top » MOT2009

Thanks to everyone

GBMINI — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:34:22 +0000

From Jim at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine:

MOT2010 changes

GBMINI — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:08:55 +0000

After organizing MINIsOnTop 2006/2007/2008/2009, Theo, Michael and Ian have chosen to name new leaders for MINIsOnTop 2010! Both Richard and Sarah have been active volunteers and will surely support MINIsOnTop in “moving forward while looking backward”, bringing new ideas while maintaining the theme of MINI fun. Watch for more news from Richard & Sarah in the months ahead …

Richard (left) and Sarah (right) “receive MINIsOnTop” from Ian & Theo

MOT2009 check presentations

GBMINI — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:04:38 +0000

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!

Another MOT2009 video

GBMINI — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:43:52 +0000

Thanks to Dave & Vicky (and Dave’s brother Chris):

(also, be sure to see Ben Martin’s video)

MINI pick-up from Herb Chambers MINI

GBMINI — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:20:34 +0000

At MINIsOnTop 2009 we again had the privilege of raffling a MINI Cooper lease thanks to the support of Herb Chambers MINI of Boston, and today winner Susan flew up from North Carolina to pick up her new car … here’s a couple of pictures (more over at GBMINI.net):

Susan gets to sit in her new MINI:

Presentation picture (Giovanni, Ian, Rich, Susan, Aaron, Melissa):

MOT2009 Funds raised for Charity

GBMINI — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:57:00 +0000

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).

Thank You to the MINIsOnTop 2009 Volunteers

theo — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:57:37 +0000

The annual MINIsOnTop event is a collaborative effort among a host of Volunteers who, like you, are just nuts about their MINIs, and value the friendships they have made in the Community of MINI Owners. It is due to the dedication and hard work of the Volunteers that allows MINIsOnTop to be presented each year. So, it is with our deepest thanks that we acknowledge the people without whom the event would not exist:

- The Donations Committee: Sarah Curtis, Armen Kaleshian, Brian Lalor, and Sheena Vanderley
- The Event Sales Crew: Howe Allen, Tim Evans, and Leilani & Andrew Germain
- The Feeder Events Co-coordinators: Kevin Minghella, Chip Slattery and Jeff West
- The Pub Trivia Crew: Lib White and Bill Bayerle (and the Cape Cod MINIs!)
- The Moose Hunt: Brian Lalor
- The Traffic Control Crew: Brian & Maggie Grady, Ric & Lois Haskins, Kevin Minghella, and Chip Slattery
- The Loon Lot Crew: Richard Freierman (Coordinator), Ivan Sever (DSL), and Josh Wardell (Concours d’Elephants)
- The MINIsOnTop CD Contest: Robert Cahill
- Herb Chambers MINI of Boston Lease Coordination: Kevin Minghella
- The Saturday Dinner Crew: Evan Barnatt, Norine Glick, Carol Matthias, and Jeff & Patty West
- Mt. Washington Observatory Tour: Pete Basilliere

Please pardon us if we have forgot anyone.

You should know that when you thank “the organizers”, these are the people to whom your thanks are warmly receved; they are the folks who are responsible for making this event a success.

FANTASTIC JOB, VOLUNTEERS!!!

Susan wins the MINIsOnTop 2009 raffle

GBMINI — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:12:32 +0000

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!

MOT2009 videos

GBMINI — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:53:44 +0000

Here is our first MINIsOnTop 2009 video, by Ben Martin – and what a great one it is

Thanks, Ben!

Here is an Animoto video of my MINIsOnTop 2009 pictures:

(YouTube version here)

MOT2009 picture links

GBMINI — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:47:28 +0000

Well, another MINIsOnTop has been and gone – but the pictures remain for us to enjoy! With a great new location, many wonderful MINI owners, and helpful weather, we feel that MOT2009 was the best yet!
Soon, we will put together some proper write-ups on the event, but for now here are links to pictures posted by attendees:

There’s also a “group pool” of MINIsOnTop pictures on Flickr – click here to visit