The Prouty’s registration for 2010 is now open – log in (TheProuty.org) and join Team Wicked Philanthropy!

Registration Details:
When: July 10th
Who: Team Wicked Philanthropy
Where: Hanover, NH
Route: 20, 50, or 100 mile bikes routes and 3, 6 or 12 mile walk/run routes.
Registration cost: $0
Fundraising minimum: $150

Join us! There’s something for everyone: from a 5k walk on Saturday in Hanover, NH, to a two-day 200-mile ride starting Friday in Manchester, NH, to everything in between…
You’ll have the time of your life as you bike or walk along rural roads or wooded trails in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont. YOU have the power to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

2006 “Monte Carlo” Night… It’s here and it’s THIS SATURDAY!  June 3^rd to be exact, and we’re hoping to make it an even bigger party than in 2004!  Check out the details here.

The Deal

A lot of people have asked us what happened to the casino.  The short story is this… During early planning of the stages, the hotel mentioned that regulations have changed since our last event and the City of Boston now requires a license for any gaming related event.  After many unsuccessful attempts to track down more information at City Hall, Matt discussed the available options with the hotel.  The hotel said they had a copy of the form on-hand, and would get it to us shortly.  After a couple weeks, and even more email reminders, the hotel finally said we were all set, and not to worry about it.  Time goes by.  At 4:00 pm, the evening before the event, Matt gets an email that there’s a problem and to call ASAP.  It turns out that a building inspector had been by for an unrelated cause and learned of the – apparently unlicensed – “casino night”.  So, at the risk of loosing their liquor license, the hotel would not let us hold our casino night with a casino.

The Result

While we’re still waiting to see what sort of post-event damage control the hotel is willing to do, the number of people in attendance was an obvious hit.  In 2004 we had 125 guests.  With more networking, advertising, sponsors, friends, and family involved, we expected this to grow to 150-175 people for 2006.  The result turned out to be 45 people.  While everyone still had an absolute blast (with some thanks to an anonymous wedding party), this was an obvious disappointment from a fundraising perspective.  I’ll be sure to keep people posted on our progress, but in the meantime, please continue to help us out by donating online and spreading the word of our efforts (click on “Sponsor Us” at left for links).

Our Rebuttal

We’re brainstorming.  We want revenge in the form of an awesome party and hugely successful fundraiser.  You give us an idea, we’ve got the determination.

Wicked,

Matt

The Bad News:

Due to an “oversight” on a vendor’s behalf, we will not be able to have a casino at Casino Night.  Also, we cannot consider it a fundraiser – for this please direct your applause to Boston City Hall.  This is a “private party” held by WickedPhilanthropy.com.

The Good News:

We’ve decreased the price of tickets accordingly – $40 for open bar and $25 for 2-drinks.  We also still have a couple thousand dollars in prizes that need to be distributed, so we’ll be tossing those out to people.  We have unlimited alcohol we need to work on, and we will have a computer setup to accept online tax-deductible donations directly to the Prouty if you’re still feeling so generous.

The Ugly:

…Jeff in a wedding dress.  150+ people partying in a hotel with a DJ and an open bar?  Sounds like a wedding, doesn’t it?  But with all the prizes this might be the first “wedding” you go home from with something that didn’t require you to call them in the morning.

The party starts at 8pm and goes until the place is dry.  Time to be Wicked.

Cheers,

Mr. Matt & Mrs. Jeff

WickedPhilanthropy.com

What:

Where: The Doubletree Guest Suites, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA. 02134-1893, (617) 783-0090

When: June 3, 2006 (8:00pm)

How: The entry price includes drinks, music, dancing, light food, and gambling!  You’ll start with some ‘play money’ for gambling and your winnings may be applied towards raffles for terrific items generously donated by our sponsors!

• Dress - Please dress nicely, (a minimum of “business casual”).
• Pricing (two options this year!) – Open bar: $40.00,  2-drinks: $25.00
• Food: Light appetizer-type food.

Why: To raise money for The National MS Society, and The Norris Cotton Cancer Center (via The Prouty).

Some of our current product sponsors include:

• Cannondale (www.Cannondale.com)
• Oakley
• Tiffany’s
• Ben & Jerry’s
• Monheagan Sun
• Museum of Fine Art (MFA)
• Green Mountain Coffee
• Fitness Together, Back Bay (www.FTBackBay.com)
• Community Mowing, Co. (www.CommunityMowing.com)
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Water Wizz Park
• Museum of Science
• EcoTarium
• Davis Farmland
• New England Zoo
• JFK Presidential Library & Museum
• …and more!

And a HUGE thanks to our vendor sponsors, who  include:

• The Doubletree Hotel (www.Doubletree.com)
• Sound & Vision DJ Productions (www.SVDJ.com)
• Las Vegas Entertainment of Boston (www.LasVegasBoston.com)
• Crosby’s Markets (www.CrosbysMarkets.com)
• Pedro’s USA (www.Pedros.com)

Hosted by Jeff Adams, Matt Solar, and Sara Sigman

Without a doubt, our first Casino Night was a huge success. A huge thanks to Smartbargains.com, Long Trail, Green Mountain Coffee, and our other sponsors for donating great prizes for everyone to win!

Quick stats:

• 120+ people attended
• Over $2,000 raised for the Jimmy Fund
• Nine corporate sponsors

Casino Night in full swing.

Mike, Karen, & Matt

Bob & Jane helping with chip sales.

Jude, Jessie, & Joelle cart off some of their winnings.