I think this is awesome, I think that it will get a huge supporting from the fanbase

you'll 100% see me there.
and i might be able to help you out with a sponsorship, not sure yet.

Prob can't make it to the event but would pledge some $$ for the cause. Could we get Cindy Crosby to do a dunk tank? I am sure he could fill the dunk tank with his tears.


ZING!

nah thats too nice... how about making him the target you throw the rocks...I mean balls at.

ahahahahahah DOUBLE BURN!!!!!!!!! OH SNAP!!!!

i don't know if i can make it because i think i will be out of town then. but if not, i will definitely go! good luck Riley and 5 Hole, you guys are AWESOME!!!!!!!

Sounds cool I will try to go to this!

My g/f's mom has MS and she's a huge fan of Riley!! We'll be there for support!!

Just a quick update:

The website is up and running: CoteCarnival.com There may be some bugs that need worked out for different browsers, but all links are active and the paypal donation button is encrypted and secure.

We have also added a forum for people to ask questions and receive updates, as well as a mailing list that was added today. Feel free to stop in and sign up!

alright, I'm going to check it out, just a few minutes away from me.

hope ya don't mind me wearing the sig for a lil bit.

Advertise away!!!

I'll let some people know about this.
This should be fun!
I'm definitely going!

I would like to give you all some updates now that things are falling into place. I traveled to the location last night to meet with the bar owner and manager, as well as my MSAA contact and a person on my planning committee. We had a great meeting and got a TON of work done finalizing some things.

The date, time and location are set!

Sun, Aug 17th
1-4 pm
Swanky Bubbles in Cherry Hill

Cost:
$50 for 21+
$20 for 10-20yrs
$10 for under 10

What is included in entry fee:
Open bar (beer, liquor, wine) ID Required
Several food buffet stations throughout the restaurant
Event T-shirt, suitable for autographs
Music provided by band(s) and/or DJ
Door Prizes every 15/30 mins

$50 was way more than I envisioned charging, until we started discussing restaurant overhead such as the 20+ bar, kitchen and serving staff that need to be paid. Also keep in mind, they are paying all the additional permit fees, and sacrificing their busy Sunday Brunch. They will receive 40% of ticket sales, MSAA will get 60%. I have no problem with this and neither did the MSAA rep. Because I feel the ticket price was a bit more than I wanted, I will be providing the event shirts at no additional cost.

Tickets will be limited to 350. This is an ONLINE PRE-SALE EVENT ONLY! First come-first serve. I will be setting things up with an online ticket company and if their system allows, there will be a max of 5 tickets per order. There is a $.99 fee per ticket charged by the ticket agency. Tickets will go on sale at a later date and there will be plenty of notice. We are planning on media hype once we issue a press release and the tickets will go on sale after the media runs with it. This will allow people who are not necessarily part of the online community to have prior notice.

We are accepting volunteers to help staff the event, but we are getting close to being fully staffed. A final volunteer list will be submitted to the Flyers, Phantoms and Wachovia Security in order to weed out any known stalkers or troublemakers.

As of now---

Guests:
Riley Cote (he will be recruiting others and we have several not yet committed 'yes' players)

Activities:
Signing room- Several tables will be set up with multiple players at each. Make your way around the room and collect them all. Players will have scheduled 1 hour signing blocks. We DO NOT want guys to be stuck at the signing table all day. This day is for them to have fun too.
-fee-undetermined (100% proceeds to MSAA)

Photo sessions- We are looking into several ways to accomplish this through professional photographers with online ordering capabilities. Attendees are welcomed to bring their own camera
-fee-undetermined (proceeds to MSAA)

Video games- Game Crazy will be providing gaming tables with one, two or all of the following: Guitar Hero 3, Rock Band, Dance Dance Revolution. Fans will have the chance to play against or with Flyers and Phantom players.
-fee-undetemined (100% proceeds to MSAA)

Music: We have had several offers from bands to play this event. The bar's insurance policy forbids live entertainment, but they are looking into having a rider drawn up to allow that day. A DJ would be the fall back.
-fee-none

The bar is applying for a permit for outdoor activities. If the permit is approved there will be activities on the lawn including dunk tank. -fee-unknown (proceeds to MSAA)

Celebrity Bartenders: We are hoping, and expecting, some of the guys will be interested in jumping behind the bar and slinging a few drinks. This should be entertaining!
-fee-Downing the occasional poorly mixed drink

Tables:
MSAA- providing literature and information about the disease and how you can help.
Briere Bunch- Invited
Flyers Fan Club- Invited
The5Hole Outfitters- Gear for sale. % of total sales will be donated

MEET AND GREET:
Here's the tricky one. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where the players, Alumni and personalities can mingle with fans without being overwhelmed by chaos. We want the players to feel comfortable and enjoy the event, not be stuck signing all day. We ask that everyone please consider this request throughout the day. These guys are a friendly bunch, please be cool and allow them to interact.

That's it (off the top of my head) If I remember anything else, I'll post it.

NOTE: now that this thing is rolling, my forum browsing has been severely limited. I don't always get the chance to stop in and check for questions or PM's. If you need to get in touch with me or if you would like to donate or offer corporate sponsorship, please do so through the contact page at www.CoteCarnival.com Click on Drew Miller.

Thanks all, and I hope to see many of you out there!
__________________

^^^ Can't Wait!!!

I forgot the raffles--

We will have a room, or rooms, with various things up for raffle. Raffle ticket prices will be set according to the value of the item(s) in each specific raffle. 100% of raffle funds go to MSAA

Confirmed raffle items as of now:

1 Nintendo Wii courtesy of Game Crazy

I hate to be the party pooper, but what happens if Riley doesn't get re-signed with the team?

Not even an issue, seriously.

PPhhewww.....Just checking.

I'm pregnant with my 3rd due in July. However, if all goes well I'm sure I'll be itching to get out of the house for a few hours by the middle of August.

My husband and I actually rather give money towards a good cause than pay for autographs (we are not really big groupies or autograph people), but my boys might enjoy it.

My goal is to make it as interactive as possible. I don't want it to be just a big signing event, but rather a meet and greet type event.

Confirmed today:

Carter
Umberger
Downie

Expect a bunch more next week

just got my email

This is for a good cause, I really hope I can go

YEEEEESSSSS!!!

This is going to be so Awesome!

+infinity
oh. my. good. lord.

this is going to be amazing.

This sounds like a blast, and I always love giving to a good cause.

Also confirmed, Flyboy88 will be there!

Is Umberger still coming??

The invite is still open. If he is still in the area by then, I'd like for him and his wife to be there.

Confirmed today:

Braydon Coburn
Tristan Grant

Will Andre Roy be invited? Ahahahah... he's such a cutie. Time's ticking along here, I'm starting to get excited. It's July already! Tickets go on sale in 2.5 weeks...

I just got an email saying this event is cancelled due to the Flyers' legal dept getting involved and shutting it down.

Way to ruin a good cause Flyers legal Dept!

I have a feeling if it isn't about profit, the Flyers' lawyers get involved..

For realz? Wow. That sucks.

Heres the email I received

"Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your interest in the Cote Carnival. This event was established and planned with the best intentions for all involved, however we have hit a roadblock that would prove to be impossible to overcome if we attempt to move forward with this.

The Flyers legal department has decided that they cannot allow a privately organized event to take place without complete oversight by the Organization.

The members of the Cote Carnival Planning Committee are disappointed in this decision, as we have all put in alot of time and legwork in an attempt to make this event a success. However, we have no choice but to yield to the Flyers Organization on this issue.

The Flyers are apparently planning a replacement carnival, which will be run exclusively by the Organization, and benefit MSAA.

I have no details at all about their plans, other than their intentions of running a separate event under the same basis.

I would like to apologize to everyone for these unfortunate circumstances and thank all of you for your interest and support. A special thank you to the individuals who have volunteered to help work the event, and to those who have submitted donations as well. All donations will be refunded within the next few days.

Again, the planning of this event was with the best intentions, but there was nothing that could be done once lawyers got involved.

Thank you again for your support.

Sincerely,

Drew Miller
Event Chairman
www.The5Hole.com"

^^^
i got that email too.

that sucks. i was looking forward to it.

I've been ranting and raving the whole year about the Flyers PR department and organization as a whole in regards to how they treat the fans

1. bumping up the price of tix for STH
2. the questionable way they lure you into the Carnival experience
3. FLyers night at the PHillies
4. now this

Just ANOTHER example of how the PEOPLE WHO RUN are beloved organization are ruining it.

dang, that sux.

that blows. big time

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Wow. That really sucks.


Backoff. Anyone has the right to b*tch about the man comin' down on him.

why are people still ******** about this? they did exactly what was advertised. its not their fault people expected more.

Don't go through your life my friend not expecting more. They could've done more.

haha, dont go through live expecting more than whats advertised

Amen. But he still feels compelled to whine about it for some reason.

Anyway, the guy that was organizing the Cote Carnival (5hole.com on here) posts on another board I'm on. He explained the situation as apparently he didn't go through the proper channels of setting up the event, amongst other things (5hole.com correct me if I've misinterpreted) and then legal got involved. It sucks but at the same time we don't know exactly what went down. Let's hope they do arrange something to be held after all, MSAA is a great charity.

lol


they could have, but they didnt and they didnt say they would. you have absolutely no reason to complain. ****, we're lucky they even acknowledged the team. the phills didnt have to do $hit

I think I'm going to head over to best buy and complain because my favorite movie isnt on sale this week. They should have more on sale than they advertised

Crap like this is why I will not renew my season ticket package this year. That organization had a noble cause in mind and The Flyers brass is upset because they weren't making money off it.

Or maybe they are protecting their image

It's too bad. I don't often make arguments for the Big Corp Entities, but when I saw there was going to be an open bar... that usually creates the kind of problems the Flyers and the NHL by association wouldn't want to have associated with them. It brings up a slew of liability issues for them.

I thought you didnt renew last year?