Rossco

Look at the new Avatar......

 

There has been much discussion with the bars, and a number of other 'advisors', during  December and January.

A lot of comments and feedback which all had to be considered.

 

We had 13 Bars show interest and fielding 10 teams was considered but discarded as too many matches and the strain on admin, and logistics, was deemed too great. So we will have 8 teams. A formula we know works.

 

The date and participants, and a myriad of other items, all need to be finalized.

Nearly there but no point going off 'Half Cocked'.....

 

A major initiative will be to have the Bars collect Sponsorships, Donations and sell Tickets. This consumed too much of my time.

We are also looking to obtain more Corporate type sponsors but it IS LadyBoys and prejudice still exists in a niche market.

Meetings with Pattaya Mail, Tiffany, Colosseum have all taken place. More to progress.

 

Some bars have visited (or are about to) the Charities who benefited so that they could see, first hand, how we help the community through the event.

In 2012 we gave a significant donation of 125,000 Baht to repair the roof in the School for the Deaf at Pattaya Orphanage.

 

http://www.thepattayaorphanage.org/

 

The roof was getting damp and producing 'spoors' that was bad for the children who already have health problems.

 

Pleased to say the work is 100% completed so representatives from TJs and LaBamba joined me for a visit.

 

We had a huge tub of ice cream with cornets delivered - we were unsure how many children would be there.

There was also some large packs of snacks, colouring books, pens, crayons and pencils.

 

The children were delighted, thanking us all, and presented each bar with a token home made trophy

 

Nok from La Bamba did a superb job of serving the ice cream. She claimed to have prior experience.

The LaBamba pet dog mascot (Lena) was a big hit with the children - they cannot have pets at the Orphanage.

Nancy, of LaBamba, did a great job as official photographer.

 

Father Michael came to welcome us and his admin Siriphen gave us the tour to see how we had helped in 2012.

It was a busy weekend as it was Children's Day, in Thailand, and the 40th Anniversary of the Orphanage.

The Orphanage has over 160 Children, in their care, and have sent numerous children onto University.

 

There are plans to have all the other competing bars visit the all the other Charities we contributed to in 2013.

Visits are not only to show the results of the fund raising activity but also a reminder to all of us of those who need our help. For the Bars to visit those that they have helped is also a motivating experience and allows them to see their results.

• Life Home Trust - Jimbo, of C&D, has already done this in Phuket.
• Water4Life filters - Stringfellows, Kings Bar, will attend presentation of the in Chantanaburi in late February.
• Heart 2000 - Plans are in place to have BabyBoom and Sensations visit Dr Phillipe Suer
• Camillian Home Trust - Temptations & Cockatoo will visit near Bangkok

 

Some photos:

• Roof Before and After.  The new roof removed the glass panels and improved lighting
• Visiting group with some of the Children.

Many of whom are not only Deaf but also suffer from other disabilities.

 

Many thanks to LaBamba and TJs and all of you who helped in 2012.

The Website

http://www.lbwvb.com

Has been updated with the 2013 Event.

You are welcome to add a comment - if fact we would appreciate it.
Please add your comment under:

http://www.lbwvb.com/2013/12/01/comments-2013/

The site now contains, both 2012 and 2013:
Click on text for the direct link.

Home Page - Group Photo

• Photos of Teams 2013

News

• Comments 2013
• Sponsors 2013
• Corporate and individual Contributors to 2013
• Media Coverage 2013 Event
• Match Results 2013 Event
• Accounts 2013
• Charity Letters 2013
• Thanks to all the Photographer contributions

Many thanks for all your support - it was a magnificent outcome raising 1,000,000 for Charity.
Depending on levels of support and interest 2014 is a distinct possibility
Tony

Another web link

 

 

http://www.tgforum.com/wordpress/index.php/at-last-a-notable-success-ladyboys-raise-large-sums-for-charities/

Media coverage of the 2013 LBWVB Event

 

Video

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=IHfIKAI7eEo

 

Local Newspaper

http://www.pattayama...c-million-31965

 

International

http://www.mirror.co...hailand-2659494

 

http://web.orange.co...bit_for_charity

 

Others

http://www.pattayama...y-is-back-30867

http://www.pattayama...ournament-31083

http://www.pattayama...ereotypes-31250

http://www.bigredkev...01_archive.html

http://www.bigredkev...volleyball.html

http://news.xinhuane...c_132846711.htm

http://pattayarag.bl...tournament.html

http://www.eastnews....2/section/news/

http://phuketwan.com...-charity-19050/

http://muckrack.com/...-by-ex-pat-brit


Forum:

http://www.thaivisa....m_campaign=news

Three letters of thanks from the 4 nominated Charities

Jimbo of C&D handled the actual presentation in Phuket

 

We made a difference and had fun doing it

Dear Mr Tony, this new email to say thank you again for all your work and all the sponsors and all participating Lady Boys, as receiving the cheque of 250,000 THAI BATH, from Lady Boys Water Volley Ball fund raising party on 26 October 2013 at Areca Lodge of Pattaya, you organized with so many and presented so brilliantly.  I e-copy to Dr Jureerat Bowonwatanuwong, in Chonburi hospital, as we work and will receive together this important donation in HEARTT 2000 her account next week.  This party was for me very special smooth beautiful happy and so meaningful as I could explain too in the opportunity you gave me to speak on stage and with Pattaya Mail TV, about concerned Lady Boys this event support in and with community to help both access to best treatment with life saving AntiRetroVirals in conjunction with Thai free Universal Care and reminding importance of prevention.  Best regards Dr Philippe Seurwww.heartt2000.orgwww.okwecare.com 

2013-10-31 Letter of thanks to Tony..doc

Thank you letter Camillian.pdf

Accounts Summary For LBWVB 26th October 2013

   138,620 - Auction - Excludes Samsung Phone Unpaid not Collected
     24,000 - Bar Entry Fee
     58,112 - Brought Fwd from 2012
   440,990 - Donations. Includes NBSurveys + ThPon + Don2 = 300,000
     24,530 - Other Income
     12,500 - VB Only Tickets for Bars
   368,310 - Sponsorships for Bars. 115 Sponsorships from 89 Individuals
   149,230 - Tickets

1,216,291 - Total Income

     38,500 - Prize money and Baseball Caps to Significant Contributors/Bars
     68,750 - Hotel
       2,116 - PayPal Fees Bank Charges
     14,300 - Other Exp - Beer Condoms/Security/Gratuity
     16,560 - Printing - Posters/Tickets/Banner/Coupons

   140,226 - Total Expense

1,000,000 - To 4 Charities

     76,065 - Net to Carry Forward

 

There may be some minor adjustments and addition of the Samsung Phone

My odds were not far off the mark - obviously I visit the bars too often....

 

P  W     F
o  o      o
s   n      r
4 - 2 -   71 - 3:1 - C&D - cabaret staff are fairly athletic but Jimbo wears them out!
3 - 2 -   89 - 2:1 - Baby Boom - name says it all - Runners up last year.
5 - 1 -   64 - 4:1 - Kings 2 - Horse racing is the sport of Kings
7 - 0 -   56 - 6:1 - LaBamba - as long as they look nice, and are not late, they just go for fashion.
1 - 3 - 105 - 2:1 - Sensations - they have a team of Giraffes - but can a Giraffe swim?
6 - 1 -   58 - 5:1 - Stringfellows - Hmm - few surprises but not finished team selection
8 - 0 -   56 - 5:1 - Temptations - the dark horse - no information on the team - Yet.
2 - 3 - 101 - 3:1 - TJ's - 3rd last year and very tactical

LaBamba and Temptations/Cockatoo drew for 7th Place

LaBamba 85 - points against
Temptations/Cockatoo 103 - points against

ResultsMatches.doc

Editorials in Pattaya Mail.

 

They are covering the event personally and Pattaya TV

 

https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.pattayamail.com/sports/ladyboy-water-volleyball-tourney-is-back-30867&sa=U&ei=GWRmUrfMM4Pr2wXg0oCACg&ved=0CAcQFjAA&client=internal-uds-cse&usg=AFQjCNG_zlK1T_aLDhSv6A7Kl6KXRpXw1Q

 

 

https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.pattayamail.com/sports/tiffany-s-show-pattaya-mail-support-ladyboy-water-volleyball-tournament-31083&sa=U&ei=GWRmUrfMM4Pr2wXg0oCACg&ved=0CAoQFjAB&client=internal-uds-cse&usg=AFQjCNHl_pc1kIbaPWUjaK2N2JQLNF18hA

 

Phuket

 

http://phuketwan.com/tourism/phuket-ladyboys-make-million-baht-splash-pattaya-charity-19050/

This kicked off back in February and we are nearly there.

 

Weather forecast is good, Teams are practicing, Partys in Full Swing and the Charity Pig will be making another appearance at BabyBoom on 23rd Oct - Wednesday.

 

Just amazing. Thanks for all the contributions

Ticket Pick Up

 

24th October - Thursday - Sensations - 9.00 until I retire

 

25th October - Friday -

 

Areca Lodge (Soi Diana reception) 7pm to 9pm

La Bamba 9pm to 11pm

Sensations 11pm to 1am

Update

 

Our Anon Sponsor is no longer anonymous - Paul (ThPon) has deposited his pledged amount of 100,000 into the Charity Account today

 

The challenge is to reach 1,000,000 by our joint efforts, on behalf of the LadyBoys.

 

We can make the Magic Million

 

All costs have been paid apart from the Prize Money.

 

This is an amazing result for what started out as a kind of quirky idea.

 

Pattaya Mail are dumb struck.

 

Many thanks - just bid generously at the auction - we need the help.

 

All the Pattaya Bars are having 'Pre Volley Ball Parties' and they are grateful for our support for them.

 

• 19th October - TJ Music Bar Soi 18 Naklua Road
• 21st October - LaBamba Soi Yamoto 13.1
• 22nd October - Kings 2 Bar Soi 8
• 23rd October - BabyBoom
• 24th October - Sensations - Fogmaster's tribute to LBs
• 25th October - Stringfellows

 

26th October - THE Event that you all made happen.

 

We have Pattaya Mail and TV backing us

We have Tiffany show generously giving, each team, 6 Polo Shirts and donating 5 Miss International Queen Tickets.

 

This is an astounding outcome.

 

We are now the 2nd Biggest 1 Day Fundraiser in Pattaya - we are NOT even a Charity we are fund raisers.

 

LBWVB is grateful for all  the support of so many BMs, this Forum, Rotary Club and so many others.

 

It is your event and you made it happen. You have already made a difference.

 

It is a very public display for support of all the LadyBoys in Thailand and what they can also do to help those less fortunate.

 

Appreciate that we all need to behave correctly, on the day, as we have a unique opportunity to 'showcase' our LadyBoys in such a fantastic positive way.

 

Many thanks

Can we make the 1,000,000 Baht to Charity?

 

We have been offered a contribution, of 100,000 Baht, on condition we raise 900,000 Baht

 

710,000 Baht - Raised so far + includes unsold Hotel Tckts 10,000 + Pledge donation 3,000 + VB Only Tckts 12,000

115,000 Baht - Underwrite the auction up to115,000

  45,000 Baht - Pledges

 

870,000 Baht Total   

 

 

  30,000 Baht to get.

 

Most bars, in Pattaya, have come up with some further fund raising ideas but if anyone would like to help please advise

Revised Auction list - not finalised

 

 

Item on Offer

Incremental Bids in Baht Only

Samsung Galaxy 4S + Case

Lola Cosmetic set                                   

Lola Cosmetic set                                    

Snapper’s Photo book 2012           

Ferrari Formula 1 shirt signed Masa/Alonso

Mercedes Formula 1 shirt signed Hamilton

Hull City “Tigers” Shirt

LBWVB Winners Shirt

LBWVB Runners Up Shirt

1 Baht Gold Necklace

1 Baht Gold Necklace

Tiffany International Tcktsx2        

Tiffany International Tcktsx2        

Belgian Trappist Monk beer  x 3                        

The LBWVB Charity Pig                               

Dining Vouchers                                     

Ladies Handbag

Egyptian mystery

Johnnie Black set - TJs

Crate of Tiger

                         700,000 Baht - 175,000 Each to 4 Charities

 

 

First Corporate Sponsor have generously contributed 150,000 Baht - http://www.nbsurveys.com/

BM (Thpon) has also generously contributed 2 Baht of Gold Jewellery for the auction at total value of 45,000 Baht

A Forum has contributed 30,000 Baht and covered the cost of the collectable Beer Condoms for 10,000 Baht

 

Many BMs have contributed some fantastic items for the Auction. Special thanks to Senior2, Chris of Darkside in Bangkok

 

Thpon was a great supporter of the original Beach Volley Ball back in 2009. He sadly cannot be at the event.

 

Ticket pick up:

 

• 24th October (Thursday) - Fogmasters party @ Sensations
• 25th October (Friday) - Areca Lodge - 7.00 until 9.00
• 25th October (Friday) - La Bamba - 9.00 to 10.00pm
• 25th October (Friday) - Sensations - 10.15 to midnight

 

Auction

 

This year there are many unique and valuable items so visit an ATM before the evening event.

 

Many thanks to all the supporters and contributors - without you it does not happen.

We now have an Event that is ours and helps many people less fortunate.

 

Looking forward to meeting everyone and having a fun and friendly day out together.

Kings 2 Bar team in chosen colour strip - note the JetSki is in the same colours...

 

I hope they do not bring their JetSki with them -Motorized Water Volley Ball - maybe next time.

If you will not at the LBWVB on 26th October you can still bid on any of the Auction items here on the Forum.

 

Send your bid to lbwvb@hotmail.com

 

1. State which item and your bid.
2. Bidding closes 19th October
3. Secure bid with payment to PayPal
4. If your bid succeeds the item will be held for you or can arrange shipping
5. If out bid at the event your PayPal bid is returned

Many thanks

 

 

 

Item on Offer

Incremental Bids Only

1. Samsung Galaxy 4S + Case
2. Lola Cosmetic set                                   
3. Lola Cosmetic set                                   
4. Snapper’s Photo book 2012           
5. Man Utd Premier league signed
6. Man City Premier league signed
7. Hull City “Tigers” Shirt
8. BabyBoom Shirt
9. Cocktail&Dreams Shirt
10. Kings 2 Shirt
11. LaBamba Shirt
12. Sensations Shirt
13. Stringfellows Shirt
14. Temptations/Cockatoo Shirt
15. TJ Music Bar Shirt            
16. Tiffany Miss International Tcktsx2        
17. Tiffany Miss International Tcktsx2        
18. Belgian Trappist Monk beer  x 4                        
19. The LBWVB Charity Pig                               
20. Dining Vouchers                                     
21. Dining Vouchers
22. Egyptian mystery item

If you are reading about this for the first time - you are probably too late......

 

• 250  Maximium capacity for the Areca Lodge Hotel
•   48 Team Tickets - Each bar pays 3,000 Baht for 6 entrants and provides the teams
•     4 Tickets Media
•   66 Tickets were assigned to the generous 101 Sponsoring BMs who will be attending
• 132 Tickets were on sale

 

    5 Available with LBWVB@Hotmail.Com - preference given to those who will Sponsor a Team.

    2 or 3 MAY be available in each of Sensations, BabyBoom, Kings 2, TJs - all other participating venues SOLD OUT..

 

The target of 500,000 Baht to Charity is in sight.

 

Many thanks to all the guys that either Sponsored a Team, Donated or bought a Ticket.

Another special credit to all those contributing to the Auction. See below.

 

Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday October 26th at Areca Lodge Soi Diana. Start time is 1.00pm

- Volley Ball 1.30pm until 5.00pm. Gala Dinner 7.00pm until 10.30/11.00pm

 

Will post more information about Ticket collection in the near future.

 

This year the Auction has some fantastic items - ATM machines near the Hotel!

Bring money.....

• 8 Team shirts - 1 from each Bar
• 1 Samsung Galaxy 4S + case - valued at 20,000 Baht
• 2 Up-market cosmetic sets by Lola - valued at 8,000 Baht each
• 2 Premier League Team shirts
• Hull City "Tigers" Shirt
• 1 Famous Bar Charity Piggy Bank
• Rare Trapist Monk Beer set
• Unique printed book of 2012 event's professional photos

Other items still to be confirmed but should include

• Tickets to Miss International Tiffany Queen on the following weekend - The Oscars for LadyBoys.
• Dining Vouchers
• Bar vouchers
• Mystery item from Egypt - as yet I have no idea....

 

With each Team shirt there is also a signed copy of PaulTain's book which is a terrific amusing read.

Some terrific news:

Following the success in 2012 it was strongly recommended, by legal counsel, that the Event become a correctly registered & recognized charity. 

Any fund raising, of of this kind and magnitude, in Thailand, may be viewed as employment.
 

Limited Edition Condoms for Sale at Participating Bars

 

Warning: These are NOT for safe sex

This is the current list of 4 charities to benefit from our Charity event.
It is planned to Contribute 125,000 Baht to each of the 4 nominated charities.

Please help us achieve the financial target and many thanks for all your support.

Who would have thought that a group of Forum mongers could have such big hearts, and achieve so much, all in one fun filled day.

Truly amazing. You would feel honored to overhear some of the comments made from non-Forum people

The original idea was to achieve 4 objectives:

• Raise money for worthy charities
• Improve the profile of ladyboys
• Promote the bars that provide the teams that make the event
• Have a fun day out

Nobody can doubt we have, together, achieved what we set out to do.

Pattaya
Water4Life Project - Rotary Eastern SeaBoard, Pattaya. This was a successful donation last year and sees villages in Issan getting water filtration sytems that provide them with potable water. We all take drinking water for granted - they cannot.

I would also like to acknowledge the amount of support given by Rotary Club both last year and this year

Dr Phillipe Suer - this Doctor is a one man crusade - please see his site.
http://www.heartt2000.org/


Bangkok
Camillian Social Centre - the focus is on kids who have HIV through no fault of their own.
http://www.camillian....org/what-we-do
http://www.hiv-aids-...htshivaids.html


Phuket
Life Home Project - focus on HIV/AIDS Women and their children
http://www.lifehomeproject.org/

The four Charities to benefit from the Lady Boy Water Volley Ball have been selected, contacted and promised each 125,000 Baht

Pattaya:

http://www.rotary-es...new/page30.html

http://www.heartt2000.org/

Bangkok:

http://www.camillian...latkrabang.org/

These are all wonderful Charities to support. Jim is finalising his chosen Charity in Phuket

The buying power of our Donations is three times what it would be in the West.

Many thanks to all the guys for Sponsoring and Donating - your generosity has been amazing.
For you that have pledged support please confirm as soon as possible.

Now we need to sell the remaining Tickets - available from your favourite bar.

For more info

www.lbwvb.com

It will be a great day out for everyone involved - Bars, Teams, BMs and, of course, the Charities.

Looking forward to thanking you all on Saturday 26th October 2013 at Areca Lodge, Evergreen wing from 1.00pm

Never complain about the size of your Condoms.

Limited edition - only 200 available

These will comfortably take a bottle, or can, of your favourite Beer.

They will be on Sale in:

Kings 2 Bar
LaBamba
Sensations
Stringfellows
TJs

Early next month

Later also in Temptations/Cockatoo and Cocktails & Dreams

The bars have already pre-paid for these so your support will be welcome - buy a Condom and help a Charity.

Some will be available for sale on 26th October 2013

Last year is now on UTube - memories

 

Time for a quick update:

 

Sponsors - we have nearly met the target but there is still room if you want to Sponsor a bar

Donations - any amount is welcome

 

Tickets are now physically on sale in Pattaya:

BabyBoom
Kings 2 Bar
LaBamba
Sensations
Stringfellows
TJs

There is a choice:

1) Pay the bar and collect your actual ticket now
2) Pay the bar and they will 'hold' your actual ticket

The hotel will need each of the 2 entry portions of the tickets - 1 for the Volley Ball and 1 for the evening Gala/Cabaret - see image.

 

No ticket will mean no entry - so if you are concerned about mislaying your ticket the bar will hold it until just before the event.

You can reserve a ticket now, and a ticket number will be assigned, by paying via PayPal to:
LBWVB@Hotmail.com

 

or Bank Transfer

Kasikorn Bank 546-210730-9 Bank SWIFT code KASITHBK Account name Mr R A Sales

 

I only have 25 available as the bars listed above have the majority.

If you buy a ticket direct, and not from a bar, I will post collection arrangements nearer the time.
The same applies to all the Sponsors attending  who have already been assigned their non-transferable complimentary ticket.