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Winner of Road Warrior F3
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bmccaffrey
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I understand but.......
I had for a split moment thought the same thing, that employees should not be eligible to enter contests. But this was a raffle and a raffle to support OUR VETERANS and WOUNDED VETERANS at that.
Lamont had every RIGHT to buy tickets and show his support as well to OUR VETERANS. Once I realized that I felt completely different and was happy about it.
Lamont is a humble, sincere, caring, individual and compassionate His sincere care for people shows. As he said lasat night it was the first time he ever WON anything in his life and he entered thinking he'd NEVER win. Well, the light shown from above last night and it was on HIM.
We ALL should be humbled and thankful and celebrate with him in his surprise win. THe Road Warriors had NO issue on this and neither should we.
It's been an awesome Spyderfest and it's been a pleasure to attend and see the wonderful changes for this year. I am excited that we have been able to attend now 50% of the Spyderfests.
Hope to see you ALL right back in Springfeild again NEXT YEAR and may the weather be as beautiful as it was this year.
Time sure flew by! Sad to see us all leave for our respective homes!!!!!
I had for a split moment thought the same thing, that employees should not be eligible to enter contests. But this was a raffle and a raffle to support OUR VETERANS and WOUNDED VETERANS at that.
Lamont had every RIGHT to buy tickets and show his support as well to OUR VETERANS. Once I realized that I felt completely different and was happy about it.
Lamont is a humble, sincere, caring, individual and compassionate His sincere care for people shows. As he said lasat night it was the first time he ever WON anything in his life and he entered thinking he'd NEVER win. Well, the light shown from above last night and it was on HIM.
We ALL should be humbled and thankful and celebrate with him in his surprise win. THe Road Warriors had NO issue on this and neither should we.
It's been an awesome Spyderfest and it's been a pleasure to attend and see the wonderful changes for this year. I am excited that we have been able to attend now 50% of the Spyderfests.
Hope to see you ALL right back in Springfeild again NEXT YEAR and may the weather be as beautiful as it was this year.
Time sure flew by! Sad to see us all leave for our respective homes!!!!!
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zuni
Member
No. Lamont bought tickets to support the Road Warrior Foundation like many of us did. I thank and applaud him for that. His number was picked. He won. No reason he needs to do anything other than feel good about his contribution and enjoy the ride.
CJ JAX
vrider
New member
I can see how this will CHAP some peoples a$#@ as it like a GM dealer giving away a car and the owner of the GM dealer wins it, people will always have the perception of the drawing as being rigged. Future decisions by some may be based on the outcome of the drawing which could affect the bottom line in the future and that is why you don't see the owners or employees being allow to join there own drawings.
Most on here who did not attend the drawing or buy tickets will say it is fair but the majority of those who did attend may not feel the same way. Perception is powerful....
Most on here who did not attend the drawing or buy tickets will say it is fair but the majority of those who did attend may not feel the same way. Perception is powerful....
tatt2r
PhotoShop Master
I know for a fact that this is going to get deleted but I'm going to say what no one else will ...
is it me or are you a Jeolus ******* COPPERMAN .?
Why would you hurt the feelings of a friend someone that is always there for us over a something so petty ....you sir have no scrouples .... And if I could vent and say worse you can bet I would ..... IS IT ME OR SHOULD SOMEONE SWALLOW THERE PRIDE ANAPPOLIGIES TO A FRIEND ?
also he bought the tickets to help the cause not to win
KAPike
Member
There's a huge difference between jealousy and perception. I personally know COPPERMAN, I've met him at an Owners Event and a couple of SpyderFest throughout the years. He doesn't have a jealous bone in his body. He is someone, that because of his job, puts his LIFE on the line everyday, he get's the big picture. I would be careful of slamming someone because of their opinion. I too took a deep breath when I found out who won. Not that it was Lamont, but more because it was someone who is deeply involved in organizing SpyderFest. As indicated in a previous thread....perception. Perception is powerful and sometimes smothers everything else.
No one will dispute Lamont bought a ticket and no one will dispute he won.
The tough sell will be ticket sales in the future.
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Copperman
Active member
I'm not jealous. I just feel he was too close to the event to even participate. It just doesn't look good.
tatt2r
PhotoShop Master
knowing lamont its not the prize and I'm sure you know that also .... like the other gentleman said.... he bought tickets not to win to donate and in my opinion you should have given him a little more time to decide what he was going to do with it ... i apologies for my rant to you brother ...im very protective of friends and family and sometimes don't think before i type .... again ...you know he didn't enter that contest to win...
kubie
New member
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Well I hoped it would have been Me.... But..... You bought the tickets just like the rest of us. So I Say....Good for you Sir... What ever you do with it Im sure it will be great!!! Congratulations!!!! [/FONT]
Road Warrior Admin
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Road Warrior Family
Road Warriors,
Our main hope for the raffle winner was that it goes to someone who truly supports the Road Warrior Foundation and the veterans we aim to serve. We achieved that. it just so happens that the winner is a Spyder Celebrity. Lamont has been a huge supporter of the Road Warrior Foundation. He has children that are veterans themselves. Joan rode the Road Warrior F3 around Daytona International Speedway on her wedding day. While there are certainly close ties, we are giving this F3 to a great person and we couldn't be happier. We understand that this may cause some angst and perception issues. Doing the right thing is often harder to do.
The Spyder community is truly amazing. In March of 2014 we had a phone call with the BRP SE Regional Director. We asked if we could use one Can-Am Spyder RT to meet the needs of one our riders. At that time we were going to do the ride on 300cc scooters. He said he won't give us one; instead BRP will give us one for each rider. At that time we knew that BRP was going to be a great partner. What we didn't anticipate was how supportive the Spyder community was going to be. It is truly humbling how strong you each support the Road Warrior Team. We have volunteers hosting awareness rides coast to coast. We have volunteers taking out our wounded veterans on their personal Spyder's as they prepare for our ride next month. The Spyder community doesn't just help the Road Warrior Foundation, you are the Road Warrior Foundation.
Many of you on this thread have already touched on this. In 32 days we are taking some incredible people on a ryde of a lifetime. These are people that need our help and support. Folks with Purple Hearts, missing limbs and some pretty terrible stories. It's now time to give them a good story. We can't wait to have you meet our Road Warrior Team as we embark on the 2015 Road Warrior Ride June 5-12. We thank each of you for all of your support. We cannot do this without you.
Thanks,
Craig Anders
Steve Berger
Road Warrior Foundation
Road Warriors,
Our main hope for the raffle winner was that it goes to someone who truly supports the Road Warrior Foundation and the veterans we aim to serve. We achieved that. it just so happens that the winner is a Spyder Celebrity. Lamont has been a huge supporter of the Road Warrior Foundation. He has children that are veterans themselves. Joan rode the Road Warrior F3 around Daytona International Speedway on her wedding day. While there are certainly close ties, we are giving this F3 to a great person and we couldn't be happier. We understand that this may cause some angst and perception issues. Doing the right thing is often harder to do.
The Spyder community is truly amazing. In March of 2014 we had a phone call with the BRP SE Regional Director. We asked if we could use one Can-Am Spyder RT to meet the needs of one our riders. At that time we were going to do the ride on 300cc scooters. He said he won't give us one; instead BRP will give us one for each rider. At that time we knew that BRP was going to be a great partner. What we didn't anticipate was how supportive the Spyder community was going to be. It is truly humbling how strong you each support the Road Warrior Team. We have volunteers hosting awareness rides coast to coast. We have volunteers taking out our wounded veterans on their personal Spyder's as they prepare for our ride next month. The Spyder community doesn't just help the Road Warrior Foundation, you are the Road Warrior Foundation.
Many of you on this thread have already touched on this. In 32 days we are taking some incredible people on a ryde of a lifetime. These are people that need our help and support. Folks with Purple Hearts, missing limbs and some pretty terrible stories. It's now time to give them a good story. We can't wait to have you meet our Road Warrior Team as we embark on the 2015 Road Warrior Ride June 5-12. We thank each of you for all of your support. We cannot do this without you.
Thanks,
Craig Anders
Steve Berger
Road Warrior Foundation
zuni
Member
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
I was wondering if any real money backed the tickets that were auctioned off for Spyderfest 'funny money'. If not the odds of winning of those who bought tickets was diluted.
Wheeler~
RT-S PE#0311
If he won with the same chances as all other players he was lucky and he has nothing to apologize for or feel guilty about.
JacqueTanis
New member
zuni
Member
There will always be people that believe that 1+1=3. although not everyone has had the opportunity to meet Lamont in person many have gained from his wisdom shared on Facebook and spyderlovers me included. he graciously gives his time in answering questions and providing help. to me that speaks loads of his character (Plus he has the Joan seal of approval 
). Craig I do know personally and the RWF is a true passion for him. I wouldn't have batted an eye if he had won ( I know he couldn't) given all he has done on behalf of the Foundation. The Foundation is a 100% volunteer organization. No one gets a salary so all donations go directly in support of the mission to aid wounded veterans. His own money goes in along with most of his free time and vacation time. Then there is the fact he has a full time job and is married. Neither Lamont or Craig would condone or tolerate unethical behavior and it saddens me to think that anyone would question that but I guess it goes back to the 1+1=3 equation.
CJ JAX
). Craig I do know personally and the RWF is a true passion for him. I wouldn't have batted an eye if he had won ( I know he couldn't) given all he has done on behalf of the Foundation. The Foundation is a 100% volunteer organization. No one gets a salary so all donations go directly in support of the mission to aid wounded veterans. His own money goes in along with most of his free time and vacation time. Then there is the fact he has a full time job and is married. Neither Lamont or Craig would condone or tolerate unethical behavior and it saddens me to think that anyone would question that but I guess it goes back to the 1+1=3 equation.CJ JAX
WEB-WVR
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Tx web rider
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congratts lamont
idea for you set up another raffle for the spyder you won and give the proceeds to the local homeless shelter?
idea for you set up another raffle for the spyder you won and give the proceeds to the local homeless shelter?
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