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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: DP3 on December 20, 2014, 02:15:20 PM
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Hello everyone! Tis the season, and I was inspired to do this by fellow br.com member directdrill. I made a post about how my favorite ball cracked and out of sheer kindness, he sent me out the same ball, free of charge. He even refused to take payment for the shipping cost.
Because of that good gesture, I made a promise to him that I would "Pay it Forward ". So here is my contribution to the BR community. I have a NIB 15lb 11oz Dynothane Energy that I am going to giveaway for free on Christmas Day, Dec 25, 2014.
I know it's a ten year old ball, I know it's a midweight, but hopefully this gesture to give back will inspire someone else to Pay it Forward to the bowling community. And while you don't have to give away another ball for free to someone, a small gesture to a fellow bowler just may inspire someone to restore their faith in the game. Maybe give a lesson to a youth bowler in your league, volunteer a weekend of league service to your secretary or youth league, I don't know.... be creative.
I will not pick a winner based on what you plan on doing to Pay it Forward, I don't even want to know what you are going to do to pay it forward. All I ask is that you respond to this post with the promise that you will do a good deed to the bowling community or a fellow bowler sometime in 2015.
I am going to post pics of the ball later and ship out the ball Jan 2nd. You have until 6:00 am Pst/9:00 am Est 12/25/2014 to get your entry in by simply responding to this post and I will pick a winner at random 12:00pm PST
Happy Holidays everyone and good luck!
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I'm so in. Giving back is what it should be about. You got my word, DP3
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I agree to the terms .. will do!
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I'm definitely in. Always try to help when I can
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Sounds like a great idea! I'm in!
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I'm in. They're are some big guys 16 lb users that have lost their jobs...
Love the contest! I'm depleting my used stash to the local high school team..
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I'm in, a great suggestion, thanks to all that are in.
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Great idea, I'm in. -- JohnP
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Picture now added.
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Picture now added.
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You've always been a class act Dee. This is just another medal on a long sleeve
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Agree with Righty, I remember you from when I was frequenting the site a lot 5-6 years ago, and you have always been very helpful. This is a great idea you have, and regardless of who you pick, we should all always try to pay it forward and do what we can to help others.
Cheers!
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ok -- will do!
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I will donate to the youth bowling program if I am picked.
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I'm in also. That has me thinking of possibly doing the same thing- giving away a 16lb ball...
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This is so cool and I do agree with the rules!!
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I'm in. Already gave away a couple used this year. Will be very happy to continue.
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Well done! I try to do this at least once a year with local bowlers. Sometimes youth bowlers I see struggling with old/improperly fitting equipment... sometimes the league bowler who is on hard times. It's just a little something to support the sport.
Happy Holidays All
Scott
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I am in. Been donating to high school programs in coordination with the local pro.
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I don't want to be selected as a possible winner since I throw 14 lb, but what you are doing is great! I hope more bowlers and people in general can do things like this more often! Kudos to you!
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I will continue to help the local youth bowlers grow. Would love to be considered.
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Im in and agree....
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Friends, Happy Holidays!!!! Count me in. Have donated bowling balls to local high schools and will gladly do so again.
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Im in. If i win i will raffle this ball to the youth league at my center. Pay it foward X2.
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I'm in and great idea! Important to give back to the sport & the participants.
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The gesture is appreciated! I would continue to donate all of my old equipment to the junior leagues and High school kids. Merry Christmas Everyone!
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Great and awesome ideas everyone. Keep me coming. I am excited to see who wins. I will be out of town from Dec 26 - Jan 1 but I look forward to announcing the winner.
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very cool of u , i agree 2 pay it forward
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i'm in i have donated a couple to youth league and my driller plugged and redrilled free for them.
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Put me in I would be glad to be part of this
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Entries are extended until 8am PST/11am EST. Merry Christmas!
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This is a great idea, I should try something like this too
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We have a winner!
VKOWALSKI_1970, inbox me your info to ship out this ball January 2
Merry Christmas to all.
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Go you DP3! Merry Xmas all!
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Thanks DP3. As I stated I will donate the ball to our youth bowling program and I will also add a ball of my own with it.
Merry Christmas to all !
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Merry Christmas everyone :) Thanks again to DP3, and that is definitely a great cause vkowalski, hope some kid gets a real joy out of the ball.