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Hi Team Ulysses<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have put an idea in place to help others. In essence we want to move a ‘Ulysses baton around the country from branch to branch, fundraising for the Gabrielle Relief Fund. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starting Point: Invercargill<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Date: Saturday 4th November 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All branches participating will have an event in their own town\/region. More than happy for branches to work together and have a joint event. But the event happens across the country on the 4th<\/sup> November nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday 18th November 2023. This will be the date that the baton arrives in Rotorua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 – Southland Invercargill departs 5th Nov<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 – Otago Dunedin<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 – North Otago Oamaru<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4 – Canterbury Christchurch<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 – Westland Hokitika<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 – Buller Westport<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7 – Nelson <\/p>\n\n\n\n 8 – Marlborough Blenheim<\/p>\n\n\n\n CROSS ON THE FERRY TO THE NORTH ISLAND 9th November 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9 – Wellington<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10- Waiarapa Masterton<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11- Kapiti Coast Levin<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12- Manawatu Fielding<\/p>\n\n\n\n 13- Taranaki New Plymouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n 14- Taumaranui <\/p>\n\n\n\n 15- Taupo<\/p>\n\n\n\n 16- Waikato<\/p>\n\n\n\n 17- Auckland Onehunga<\/p>\n\n\n\n 18- Far North Whangarei<\/p>\n\n\n\n 19- Auckland North Harbour<\/p>\n\n\n\n 20- Waihi-Valley<\/p>\n\n\n\n 21- Tauranga<\/p>\n\n\n\n 22- Whakatane<\/p>\n\n\n\n 23- Gisborne<\/p>\n\n\n\n 24- Hawkes Bay<\/p>\n\n\n\n 25- Rotorua – Bike ride down main street then a show at the village green\/or the Racecourse (TBC) ROTORUA 18th<\/sup> November 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MEDIA COVERAGE: Radio and TV \u2013 Hillary Barry, Seven Sharp<\/p>\n\n\n\n The start of the Baton will be in Invercargill and the ride will go through Ulysses branch regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Funds will be deposited into our Rotorua Ulysses Branch account throughout the baton’s journey and then go to an agreed facilitator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n THE BATON<\/u><\/strong>: We decided that the baton should have a thermometer on the outside so that we can colour in the $ value as the baton goes thru each branch. Inside the baton will be a ruler sized piece of wood or plastic, where the branch will write on how much money they raised and then put the ruler sized wood or plastic item, into the baton. These will travel in the baton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start off with: A nominated baton carrier; and that rider will lead through their town and present the baton to the next branch. The next branch will ride through their town, then ride to the next branch etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The map and route will need to be made public with times, so that locals can know where to go and support the ride as it travels the islands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The baton will need to travel every day, irrespective of the weather. Once the planned route goes out, many other riders will also join in, to ride with the baton and we are sure that hot rodders will also join in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We will set up a Registration page where we will have a tick box and will post out items<\/p>\n\n\n\n Registrations $25.00 per person <\/p>\n\n\n\n Metal Badges $4.00 purchase price SRP $10.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sewn on badge $7.50 purchase price SRP $14.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sweepstake $1.00 per vote, for the total amount of money raised<\/p>\n\n\n\n These will be posted to the person registered, before the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n FOR EACH BRANCH – <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n YOUR FUNDRAISING EVENT 4th NOV 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We would like each branch to commit to a minimum of <\/p>\n\n\n\n 100 x stitched badges<\/p>\n\n\n\n 100 x metal badges<\/p>\n\n\n\n That you can sell on the day of your event. To get a sharp price we needed the volume. Given that there are over 4 million people in NZ, we figure selling a minimum of 100 of each would be doable to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nat Com Karen will find out about Ulysses bike flags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There will be other bikers riding as well, so it would be good for our branding to have ourselves with clothes and or flags on, on the event and the hikoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Close off for registrations will be October 21st 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n Branches need to pay into the Rotorua Ulysses bank account with their branch as a reference please.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bank account to be advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FUN STUFF<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SECRET CAPSULE – <\/strong>The plan is to get some donations for a super prize which will be inside the capsule. This will be opened on the 18th in Rotorua. Everyone who registers has a chance to win the contents of the capsule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n SWEEPSTAKE<\/strong> – Guess the amount donated. On social media platforms to keep engagement with the public we run a public guessing game, with those who have paid the dollar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gold coin donation per guess for how much money we will raise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is just extra money with no outlay. $5.00 gives you 5 guesses etc<\/p>\n\n\n\n We would need to have a public FB page with amounts suggested, and the dollar will be collected with the registration form. We can also take guess coins on the day of the fundraising event and add to the FB page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important that we use social media platforms and TV to promote this event. It will be under the Ulysses Banner and we want to send positive vibes into our communities and also let others be aware of our amazing club!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any connections with the media, let me know it all helps the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the Far North, Steve, as discussed I can give you a hand with your event as I think we should have an overnighter there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For all branches, once you have organised how the baton will travel from branch to branch, could you please let us know the intended start time on the 5th of November and where the evening stops will be. There are some hotels along the way that may want to offer accommodation etc if they know which way the pony express is going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are still reading this, we need to firm up the intended route the baton will travel and would appreciate your input as to which way it travels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is the start of our Nationwide event, let’s work together and make it a great one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hi Team Ulysses We have put an idea in place to help others. In essence we want to move a ‘Ulysses baton around the country from branch to branch, fundraising for the Gabrielle Relief Fund. Starting Point: Invercargill Date: Saturday 4th November 2023 All branches participating will have an event in their own town\/region. 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