Sarge Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Has anybody done an event with donations going to WWP? I need a few details if anybody has. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooting for M Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Lea County action shooters in Hobbs, NM does a WWP 3gun match every year. Good group of guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Last July, our club (Southern Chester County Practical Shooters) did a fund raiser. The club donated all proceeds from the match plus we collected money the day of the match. The range (Southern Chester County Sportsmans and Farmers Association) agreed to match the money collected. All-in-all, we raised about $1900 and the club rounded it up to $2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseywales Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 From 2009 to 2011, we ran an annual steel plate pistol match event specifically promoting that "all match proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project." That first year, I registered the event on the WWP website and received WWP email approval to use logos etc. a few weeks/months later. Didn't do that in subsequent years - don't know if I should have or not. We asked participants to make their event check payable to Wound Warrior Project. We did it this way so that: 1) folks were 100% positive that all of their funds went to WWP, 2) folks had a receipt, 3) I didn't have to handle cash. At the event we collected the checks, those who brought cash, the club treasurer converted into a single check from the club's checking account. The week following the event, we mailed all checks in a single envelope to the WWP. After a few weeks (sometimes months), folks were getting thank-you's in the mail from WWP for their donations. $20 suggested donation/entry fee. Many donated more than $20, and a few donated over $100. Raised close to $6,000 during those 3 events. Wish we could have done more. Good luck with your event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm baffled then because I was just told in an email that I will not be given permission to use the logo and most importantly their website says they will not be involved with any event that involves the "exchange" of guns! I would just collect money and donate it to them after the match but their website also says unless you register with them, it costs $100 I might add, you can not use their name or even WWP at all without written consent. I hate to say it but they sound like a hassle to deal with so far. I was hoping to get up at least a few thousand bucks for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarmyaviator Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm baffled then because I was just told in an email that I will not be given permission to use the logo and most importantly their website says they will not be involved with any event that involves the "exchange" of guns! I would just collect money and donate it to them after the match but their website also says unless you register with them, it costs $100 I might add, you can not use their name or even WWP at all without written consent. I hate to say it but they sound like a hassle to deal with so far. I was hoping to get up at least a few thousand bucks for them. Glad you posted that information, I was considering a local match with proceeds going to WWP. Looks like I will check with Toys for Tots tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 If you're looking for an alternative to the WWP, try HAVA. Shooting USA has done several episodes covering events supporting them. HAVA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) I'm baffled then because I was just told in an email that I will not be given permission to use the logo and most importantly their website says they will not be involved with any event that involves the "exchange" of guns! What "exchange of guns" will there be at a match. Is there a gun show or gun sales or guns as prizes or something like that? If WWP doesn't work, try the USO or Army Emergency Relief or Honor Flight. Better yet do something for the local VFW or a volunteer fire department or FOP or something else local. Edited August 29, 2012 by Graham Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 What "exchange of guns" will there be at a match. Is there a gun show or gun sales or guns as prizes or something like that? Matt Cheely builds the winners guns. I think we raffled off something like 10 other guns last year. And this year a bigger maker was considering offering guns for raffle with proceeds going to WWP. There will be far fewer guns won this year but yes, we have always exchanged firearms in some fashion or another at our state match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedog Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 So, we want to give them money? They make it hard to give them money? "Exchange of guns". If they have a problem in any way with "exchange of guns", I say our money goes elsewhere. A lot of charities can use money right now. Just my thoughts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb06 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Check out segs4vets.org Very good program for those that lost part of their life so we can enjoy our freedom. Gun friendly and still small enough to get the maximum amount of donations to the ones that need it and not let a large portion of the donation go to adminstrating the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 From 2009 to 2011, we ran an annual steel plate pistol match event specifically promoting that "all match proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project." That first year, I registered the event on the WWP website and received WWP email approval to use logos etc. a few weeks/months later. Didn't do that in subsequent years - don't know if I should have or not. We asked participants to make their event check payable to Wound Warrior Project. We did it this way so that: 1) folks were 100% positive that all of their funds went to WWP, 2) folks had a receipt, 3) I didn't have to handle cash. At the event we collected the checks, those who brought cash, the club treasurer converted into a single check from the club's checking account. The week following the event, we mailed all checks in a single envelope to the WWP. After a few weeks (sometimes months), folks were getting thank-you's in the mail from WWP for their donations. $20 suggested donation/entry fee. Many donated more than $20, and a few donated over $100. Raised close to $6,000 during those 3 events. Wish we could have done more. Good luck with your event. Near as I can tell you guys are an exception to the rule. I got a call again today from a very nice event planner person with WWP. She did some checking around in the office and I quoted her as saying we do not want to be a part of a shooting match? She did give me another number to try. I MIGHT give them another call next week or I might just move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IL-SIG Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) I say, if they want to make it difficult, move on. Here is a suggestion for a group that supports families of Police Officers killed in the line of duty. I have contacts at the organization if you are interested. http://www.nationalcops.org/ Edited August 31, 2012 by IL-SIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarmyaviator Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Near as I can tell you guys are an exception to the rule. I got a call again today from a very nice event planner person with WWP. She did some checking around in the office and I quoted her as saying we do not want to be a part of a shooting match? She did give me another number to try. I MIGHT give them another call next week or I might just move on. Makes me wonder if that is not someone's personal opinion coming through rather than that of the organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseywales Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Near as I can tell you guys are an exception to the rule. I got a call again today from a very nice event planner person with WWP. She did some checking around in the office and I quoted her as saying we do not want to be a part of a shooting match? She did give me another number to try. I MIGHT give them another call next week or I might just move on. I just looked at the WWP event planning page - that $99 fee and all the flyers/brochures/website/etc was not required/offered a few years ago. All that and the "exchange of guns" reluctance - I would pick another charity to help - something along the lines of www.Fisherhouse.org, Toys for Tots, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 That's wierd. There is/was a yearly IDPA match in St. Louis/IL area that benefitted the WWP. Logo's on match shirts and everything. PM me if you want and I'll send you the MD's info, maybe he has a gooder contact to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Near as I can tell you guys are an exception to the rule. I got a call again today from a very nice event planner person with WWP. She did some checking around in the office and I quoted her as saying we do not want to be a part of a shooting match? She did give me another number to try. I MIGHT give them another call next week or I might just move on. Makes me wonder if that is not someone's personal opinion coming through rather than that of the organization. There is an email exchange floating around... I am not sure of the source of it. Maybe somebody here has new/more info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowShooter Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 There is an email exchange floating around... I am not sure of the source of it. Maybe somebody here has new/more info? Since you asked... From what I read, it started with Wounded Warrior Project snubbing Tom Gresham's "Gun Talk" web/radio show, basically someone at WWP said they don't want anything to do with the Firearms industry You can see the whole thing on Facebook on WWP's site and GunTalk's site, and judge for yourselves: https://www.facebook.com/wwpinc.fans?filter=2 WWP does not co-brand, create cause marketing campaigns or receive a percentage or a portion of proceeds from companies in which the product or message is sexual, political or religious in nature, or from alcohol or firearms companies. Our position regarding firearms and alcohol is in response to the struggles that many injured service members face with substance abuse and suicide and the roles those items often play in those issues. Recently they are backpedaling ("clarifying") their position....see WWP's Facebook page to read it straight from the source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothguy Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) Most charitable organizations are run by volunteers that don't share my views. The most important thing for me is that they spend most of the money on the people there trying to help and less on running the organization. Lots of people are hurting out there and there are many charities. I think whether you know it or not, when you give money or time to help a charity you give that to the Lord. The Lord does not need your money but you may need the blessing that he will give you for your efforts. Edited November 16, 2012 by toothguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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