Been Busy. A lot Happening

Hello Everyone,
Thanks for taking the time to see what RVYSEF has been up to. First off, Request. We have been very happy to help 4  families over the last month. We have had one ski request, and 3 Hockey request. with the help of our supporters, these 4 individuals will all be active this winter. If anyone knows of other families that may need assistance, have them visit our web site at rvysef.org.
     Our next fund raiser event is our Sports Card and Collectible show on Sunday, November 20th, from 9am to 2pm at Leavitt Park in Laconia. The show will have extra excitement with an appearance by Jordan Cote. Graduate of Winnisquam High School and drafted 3rd round by NY Yankees. We will have pictures and baseballs avail to purchase for Jordan to sign. He will be available from 11am to 1pm.

     Our next event, which is taking shape is a Pancake Breakfast. It will be held at the Congregational Church in Laconia. It will happen on the day of the Downtown Open House, Saturday Dec 10th. Watch for more details here or on our website. rvysef.org.

Update and Upcoming

RVYSEF had a very successful night at Patrick's Pub. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone that came out. We do not have our total from food as of yet. We made $300.00 in our Raffle Baskets. That with our $224.00 made at our Last Card show gave us a deposit of $524.00. That is going to help us fill our current hockey request. Our next sports Card Show at Leavitt Park is Sunday Oct 23rd. Join us early and get your coffee and breakfast sandwich as you check out the nice sports cards and collectibles. Then we are making plans for a special guest for our show on Nov 20th. One of our locals that is starting to make his name in the Major League. Stay tuned for more info and details.

Please take a minute and vote for us to have Big Papi visit Laconia NH. PopChips is giving the chance for someone to host Big Papi for a visit. You can vote everyday from now until October 21. If you want the chance to meet and have photo taken with David Ortiz, then please vote Daily!   http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/147290/voteable_entries/31677407

Patrick's here we come

The baskets are all made for Patrick's Pub tonight. I believe we have 10 -12 baskets. Items include, movie tickets, $25 to Heaven scent flowers Chocolates from Kellerhaus and bottle of wine. Another basket is Lift Tickets to Gunstock, and Pat's Peak. We have a football basket, a games basket and much much more. Tickets printed, and fliers to pass out. Looking like it is going to be a GOOD Night.

Next event in the planning stages will be a pancake breakfast in December, hope to have Santa, and many other activities. Watch for details.

Update and Patrick's Pub night

Update from card show on Sunday is that we had 20 tables set up and a lot of foot traffic. It was a good day for everyone. Look forward to another good showing on Oct 23rd. Greg is planning on serving breakfast sandwiches in the morning and hamburgers and hot dogs in the afternoon. In the meantime we will be at Patrick's Pub on Tuesday Oct 4th. Join us for dinner, mention to your server you are there for Rich and 50% of your food tab will be donated to RVYSEF. Plus have a chance for some great raffle items. Including gift certificates for Heaven Scent Flowers, Movie Passes, Dinner certificates and Lift tickets to Pat's Peak and Gunstock. Tickets are only dollar each or 8 for $5.00.
We are starting to plan or think about a pancake breakfast. If any one has ideas or would like to help make plans for our next event, contact us at rvysef@gmail.com.

We have a couple request that just came in one for Ski's and another for hockey equipment. The request are being viewed by the board and will do every effort to assist these families.

Wanted to give one more thank you to all our supporters. Also Thanks again to Walmart for the $500.00 grant.

Card Show and Equipment Swap this Sunday

Looking like all of the work I have put into the card show for this weekend just may pay off. Starting to get all the dealers to commit to tables. Even have a few new ones. The Equipment Swap is the first time we have tried this. Hoping that people show up to trade or donate unwanted sports equipment. Started the equipment swap to generate interest in RVYSEf along with having people come to card shows. Everyone that attends the  card show will receive a free grab bag of trading cards. A lot of things happening. The RVYSEF Board will have a meeting after the shows, approx 2:30pm at Leavitt Park. If there is anyone that would like to attend and help with this great foundation, just stop by.

WELCOME!

Hello Everyone. Welcome to the Rich Velasquez Youth Sports Equipment Foundation (RVYSEF) newly blogspot. I am Jack Batchelder and I am current president of this foundation. I hope to keep everyone posted on our accomplishments and upcoming events.

The mission of The RVYSEF is to assist in providing sports equipment to the children and youth of needy families in the Greater Lakes Region community, in an effort to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate in community sports regardless of financial circumstances. 

You can find more info and ways that you can help by visiting our website, rvysef.org