for what its worth (which is a shitton!!)...

Ms. Wes C.addle
Ms. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
edited September 2011 in The Porch
I just don't want this post getting lost- figured I would spam up the place.

I can't even begin to thank all the people that helped with the success of the greatest pre-party ever.
Together, we raised close to $11K!!!

I think there had to be close to 1,500 people that came throughout the night, if not more. The owner of the bar was so pleased with our crowd. I think they were preparing for some shit to hit the fan with our crew drinking all night, but we are a community of awesome people!!


Thank you all for your patience.
Thank you for embracing the heat and humidity (and yes, the A/C was on).
Thank you for donating money.
Thank you for donating items.
Thank you for checking out our numerous beneficiary tables.
Thank you for sticking it out with us til the end.
Thank you for choosing the shuttle and staying safe.
Thank you for your support.
Thank you for your respect.
Thank you for your time.

A huge thank you to Laura, the volunteers, the venue and their amazing staff.
A huge thank you to Matt and Chris for their unwaivering patience with me.

I am very saddened by the lack of time I had to give my thanks and appreciation to everyone that contributed to the success of this party. I wouldn't even know where to begin. I wanted to meet everyone, especially those that donated. And to those that I did meet, I wish I would have had time to say more than "Hi, I'm Jen. I'm going to hug you and I am sweaty. OK?"

It was an absolute delight to meet the Greek God himself and also Speedy, who had the kindest words for me.... it really meant a lot. Honest. Anyone that stopped to say hello and give thanks, it didn't go unnoticed. My heart was full of love and it was deeply felt and appreciated.


So, I guess what I am trying to say is THANK YOU a million times over and CHEERS!!!!


any thoughts/suggestions for next time? ;)
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  • drsluggo
    drsluggo Posts: 4,742
    That's amazing! Congrats everyone... that's a nice haul and an amazing job to get it all done!!
  • CloneOfASon
    CloneOfASon Madison, WI Posts: 1,080
    Incredible!!! Great job everyone!!!

    Got some awesome ideas for next year, I'll pm you ;):D
  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    :clap: :clap:
  • Ms. Wes C.addle
    Ms. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    Oh, and I should add... any left over items were either being put on ebay with the $$ going to our total or heading up to Canada to help with those pre-parties.
  • Ms. Wes C.addle
    Ms. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    CloneOfASon wrote:
    Got some awesome ideas for next year, I'll pm you ;):D
    Why does this NOT suprise me?!? :lol:

    You'll be the first person I call when I am cracked up enough to volunteer for something so crazy.
  • Vedder_Girl77
    Vedder_Girl77 Posts: 4,344
    Congrats Jen on organzing the best pre-party EVER!!!

    I was fortunate enough to have been one of your roommates and you went above and beyond as a hostess.

    I hope we can do it all again next labor day! :D
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  • CloneOfASon
    CloneOfASon Madison, WI Posts: 1,080
    Ms. Wes C.addle wrote:
    CloneOfASon wrote:
    Got some awesome ideas for next year, I'll pm you ;):D
    Why does this NOT suprise me?!? :lol:

    You'll be the first person I call when I am cracked up enough to volunteer for something so crazy.
    :mrgreen: Definitely! You know where to find me :D
  • Disco
    Disco Posts: 91
    The better half and I had a great time. Met some cool folx, only wished we could stay longer, but I promised some time for shopping. Hopefully the Winnipeg pre-party does well as also.
    -Dave
  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    wow, that is awesome! and I know I said it a few times to you, but thanks so much! We had a blast plus we met a lot of great people there
  • iamica
    iamica Chicago Posts: 2,627
    $11K?! :shock: Fantastic! :clap:
    I had a blast, can't wait for the next one.
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  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,496
    You did an amazing job, Jen!! Chris & I were honored to play & be a very small part of an amazing event!!!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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  • Lone Drawn Meteor
    Lone Drawn Meteor Posts: 1,230
    Wow, that's amazing!
    "If you are flammable and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit." - Mitch Hedberg
  • PJ-Cubs
    PJ-Cubs Posts: 3,380
    Jen (and other volunteers)- Thank you for organizing such an amazing event. A pre-party of that size doesn't organize itself and I cannot imagine the amount of time and effort that you had to put in to pull it off

    Everyone that I talked to had a great time and you raised a ton of cash for charity.
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,496
    PJ-Cubs wrote:
    Jen (and other volunteers)- Thank you for organizing such an amazing event. A pre-party of that size doesn't organize itself and I cannot imagine the amount of time and effort that you had to put in to pull it off

    Everyone that I talked to had a great time and you raised a ton of cash for charity.

    there he is! good meeting you, man! all we needed was a Pirates fan & the NL Central would have been represented! :)
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
  • thumbin-my-way
    thumbin-my-way Posts: 323
    Ole! Thanks to everyone for all the hard work. It was an amazing gathering and I know it was not easy to pull off. Cheers!

    PS: Loved the Smile gear!!! :D
    ***We all Believe***
  • WhyNotSweden
    WhyNotSweden Sweden Posts: 4,315
    I't was a great pre-party, sorry I missed to talk to you, but I bought a ticket stub album :)
    -95, Stockholm (MirrorBall Tour)
    -00, Stockholm
    -07, Copenhagen
    -09, Berlin
    -10, Berlin
    -11, East Troy 1+2
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    -13, London, Chicago
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  • faceintheclouds
    faceintheclouds Posts: 1,739
    Well done jen. It was a very good job. My friends I brought had a blast.
    Just, not enough.
    I need more.
    Nothing seems to satisfy.
    I said, I dont want it.
    I just need it.
    To breathe, to feel, to know Im alive.
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,496
    faceintheclouds wrote:
    Well done jen. It was a very good job. My friends I brought had a blast.

    great meeting you, man!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
  • faceintheclouds
    faceintheclouds Posts: 1,739
    mfc2006 wrote:
    faceintheclouds wrote:
    Well done jen. It was a very good job. My friends I brought had a blast.

    great meeting you, man!
    Thanks. Was awesome meeting you too. Wish I had more time to party with you. Next time they play Texas I'll be there. ;)
    Just, not enough.
    I need more.
    Nothing seems to satisfy.
    I said, I dont want it.
    I just need it.
    To breathe, to feel, to know Im alive.
  • PearlJamPatriot
    PearlJamPatriot Posts: 2,426
    Amazing!!! Great job Jen & thanks. That was the best preparty ever!! I had a great time. Met you for a second, and many others. Thanks & congrats!!
    Pearl Jam Shows: 1998 - 9/11 New York, NY (MSG night 2); 9/13 Hartford, CT || 2000 - 8/24 Wantagh, NY (Jones Beach 2); 8/27 Saratoga Springs; 8/29 Mansfield, MA (night 1); 8/30 Mansfield, MA (night 2) || 2003 - 4/29 Albany, NY; 5/3 State College, PA; 7/2 Mansfield (night 1); 7/6 Camden, NJ (night 2); 7/8 New York, NY (MSG night 1) || 2004 - 9/28 Boston, MA (night 1); 9/29 Boston, MA (night 2) || 2005 - 10/3 Philadelphia, PA || 2006 - 5/12 Albany, NY; 5/13 Hartford, CT; 5/24 Boston, MA (night 1); 5/25 Boston, MA (night 2); 5/27 Camden, NJ (night 1); 5/28 Camden, NJ (night 2)|| 2008 - 6/19 Camden, NJ (night 1); 6/24 New York, NY (MSG night 1); 6/25 New York, NY (MSG night 2); 6/27 Hartford, CT; 6/28 Mansfield, MA (night 1); 6/30 Mansfield, MA (night 2); 7/1 New York, NY (Beacon Theater)|| 2009 - 9/21 Seattle, WA (night 1); 9/22 Seattle, WA (night 2); 10/27 Philadelphia, PA (Spectrum night 1); 10/28 Philadelphia, PA (Spectrum night 2); 10/30 Philadelphia, PA (Spectrum night 3); 10/31 Philadelphia, PA (Spectrum night 4)|| 2010 - 5/15 Hartford, CT; 5/17 Boston, MA; 5/20 New York, NY (MSG night 1); 5/21 New York, NY (MSG night 2)|| 2011 - 9/3 East Troy, WI (PJ20); 9/4 East Troy, WI (PJ20) || 2012 - 9/2 Philadelphia, PA, 9/30 Missoula, MT || 2013 - 7/19 Chicago, IL (Wrigley Field), 10/12 Buffalo, NY, 10/15 Worcester, MA (night 1), 10/16 Worcester, MA (night 2), 10/18 Brooklyn, NY (night 1), 10/19 Brooklyn, NY (night 2), 10/25 Hartford, CT || 2014 - 10/22 Denver, CO || 2015 -  9/26 New York, NY (Global Citizen Festival) || 2016 - 5/1 New York, NY (night 1), 5/2 New York, NY (night 2), 8/5 Boston, MA (Fenway Park night 1), 8/7 Boston, MA (Fenway Park night 2) || 2018 - 9/2 Boston, MA (Fenway Park night 1) || 2020 - 3/30 New York, NY
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