Calling the RAT PACK!

[Bill Howell]

I am calling on all the Rat Pack members! I hate for this to be our first official action, but then it is for a tribute to a great soul.
The family of Todd Gartshore has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Victory Junction Gang. I think it would be nice and a gesture of kindness for everyone that is a Rat Packer to pool our donations and send it to them in Memory of our friend Todd. No need for huge donations, any amount is welcomed, the final donation will go as from the Rat Pack, not individual people.
Anyone else interested in donating, feel free to contact me or just donate directly to Victory Junction in Memory of Todd.
As a community I feel this is a great way to honor his memory. If everyone likes, we could make a huge donation and call it the Rat Pack and Friends tribute to Todd.
If you are interested in donating, you can paypal me at billybigblock @ gmail DOT com.
Do it as a gift, since it is and note it as donation to the Victory Junction Gang, in memory of Todd Geartshore.

[tazzz25906112]

Great cause in memory of """an incredible member of our community""",,,,,, rest in peace my friend and know the RatPack and friends are circling to continue a legacy of positive community involvement, and in this case fund raising in your name that is more than well deserved...

Count on my "FULL" support here and I hope others will find it in their hearts to do what they can ,, and hopefully participate in this worthy effort.... As Bill said,,, it's not the amount,, do what you can and show the Gartshore family just how thankful we really are for enjoying/sharing Tod's time here on earth with us.... He did a ton for the community at large ,, which BTW was almost endless both in Pro-touring and SEMA circles.......

[tommycomfort]

That's a great plan Bill.
Tom

[Ron.in.SoCal]

Done.

[JEFFTATE]

Done Bill.
Thanks for thinking about people Bill .
Todd will be missed.

[Bill Howell]

All I can say so far is WOW! Thanks for the response, you that have donated, you know who you are.

[KEISLER]

Bill,

Thanks for helping remember Todd, and helping others. We will be sending in a donation. I hope all of the good people at Baer Brakes are holding up well through this sad time.

Shafi Keisler

[Yelcamino]

Done.

Todd will surely be missed.

[Steve1968LS2]

Do you have to be officially in the Rat Pack or can us lesser souls jump in?

[tazzz25906112]

Everyone is welcome to participate Steve.....

Speaking of RatPack BTW,,,,,,, when the Hell are you gonna drive that sweet Penny the necessary miles to dawn a shirt yourself good buddy???? I think that you and that car have had every accolade possible shy of RatPack status so far,,, and that just won't do....

[wmhjr]

Done from a "lesser soul".

[Steve1968LS2]

I was thinking of driving it out for the LSfest event.. would that count? The only problem is my mom is visiting that week from Texas and the drive would take something like 3 days, right? (as opposed to shipping the car and flying out).

Will shoot over some $$ today :)

[tazzz25906112]

Yep that would be a good rough account of timing,,,, there is always the way back if you can't catch it going there bud.

[MIGOAT]

Lesser soul sent. God Bless the family

[Bill Howell]

A couple things guys

1. I am blown away at the number of people that have donated because
a. Then met Todd and he was the same cool cat to them he was with everyone
b. Todd helped them out on a problem, at events, at home on their builds, etc
c. Todd supported our community and they want to show their appreciation

Todd was that guy for sure, thanks everyone.


2. The only thing keeping anyone out of the ratpack is 2000 miles on a trip(s) in their car. Anyone that has done a powertour or decent roadtrip qualifies, not hard to get into this club. If you can show me you have done it, just pm me.

[YancyJohns]

Todd was definitely "One of the Best". He was one of key supporters of pro-touring and our events. This is a great way show our support!

[tazzz25906112]

X2 Yancy,,,''''Todd walk the talk and lived the hobby'''''. He can be directly associated with more positive actions and influence in our little corner of the hobby than I can begin to recall... May God bless You Buddy...

[Bill Howell]

I fly out to Phoenix in the morning to attend the memorial service on Wednesday. If you want to be part of this donation, now is the time.
Thanks!

[Larry Callahan]

Money sent. See you Wednesday morning.

[James OLC]

Payment sent - wish I could be there Wednesday

[dropit69]

Sent a Donation..RIP Todd ..

[Steve1968LS2]

Im driving out at 4am on Wednesday.. driving home that night.. Todd is worth the effort.

[Bill Howell]

Pretty cool Steve, and nice tribute to Todd, driving over and back. Todd would be proud. I would have loved to do that too, just too much going on right now and too little time.

[Steve1968LS2]

Pretty cool Steve, and nice tribute to Todd, driving over and back. Todd would be proud. I would have loved to do that too, just too much going on right now and too little time.

See you Wednesday.. hey, how much did we come up with to donate in his name?

Really missed him at this weekend's speed-stop challenge... :(

[tazzz25906112]

It was cool seeing you there too Steve,,, and yes he will be missed by all...

[protouring70]

I think I remember him from Rtth a few years ago. He seemedvery nice. Sorry to hear.