Support the BEF and help spend Dr. Dave's, Bob's, Jay's, and Jeremiah's money

[dr_dave]

When the BEF starts working with the USBA to help out in the area of caroms I will step up to the plate......WHEN CAROMS DIES SNOOKER AND POOL WILL BE NEXT.....Imagine a world 200 years from now when every one can't walk, segways, motorized skate boards and self driving cars [ever seen the JETSONS] is how every body gets around. EYE/HAND COORDINATION does not exist and so ALL cue sports will not exist to say nothing of tennis, golf, bowling, baseball......YOU NAME IT

I appreciate your desire to get youth involved in caroms, but this thread isn't about changing the BEF ... it is about showing support for the junior pool programs currently run by the BEF. I hope you and others will consider contributing to this worthy cause.

Again, here's is what we have so far:

Tennesseejoe - $50
bbb - $50
Poolhall60561 - $100
Brokedryagain - $100
9andout - $50
Lynch - $50

Subtotal: $400

Match from Dr. Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, Tom (up to $2500 max): $400

Grand total raised for the BEF and Juniors so far: $800

Keep the contributions coming,
Dave

The purpose for this thread is to rally support for the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF). This is a good time of year to do this since the BEF will be hosting the Junior Nationals Tournament in Vegas August 2-5, 2017. This event can't happen every year without financial support.

To help provide encouragement to people to contribute, Bob Jewett, Jay Helfert, Jeremiah Gage, Tom Riccobene, and I will match all AZB contributions up to a total of $2500 ($500 each) between now and the end of June, 2017.

The BEF is a great organization and a good "cause." They supports numerous Junior State Championships and the Junior National Championships, and they sponsor juniors to attend the WPA World Junior Championships. The BEF also encourages juniors to stay in school and further their education while building and maintaining a lifelong love of billiards through the “Pool In School” program. For more information, visit the BEF website.

To contribute and trigger a match from me, Bob, Jay, and Jeremiah, make your contribution on the BEF donation page and post your amount here (or send me a PM if you prefer to remain anonymous). The BEF will verify the donated amounts and I will keep an updated total in this thread.

FYI, the BEF is a non-profit organization and your gift will qualify as a charitable donation, which you can claim as a tax deduction.

Please contribute whatever you can, even if it is only a few bucks.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and for supporting the BEF. Young players are the future of pool and they need and deserve our support.

Best regards,
Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, and Tom

 

[JC]

Sorry Dave I've been busy lately didn't see this.

Put me in for $200

JC

 

[RandyinHawaii]

Thanks for doing this and just donated $100 like last year.

Aloha
Randy

 

[Icon of Sin]

Good thing you are doing here. Just dropped you guys 20 bucks.

-Heath

 

[klone]

I have listed a 2015 Chris Nitti cue on eBay to auction with 50% of proceeds going to the BEF. It is a 10-day auction with a $300 starting bid to get things rolling.

Please have a look and support the BEF! They are doing wonderful things for our beloved sport and especially for the next generation of pool players.

Thanks.

 

[dr_dave]

I have listed a 2015 Chris Nitti cue on eBay to auction with 50% of proceeds going to the BEF. It is a 10-day auction with a $300 starting bid to get things rolling.

Please have a look and support the BEF! They are doing wonderful things for our beloved sport and especially for the next generation of pool players.

Thanks.

When the auction ends, post the amount you send to the BEF and we will match it here.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[dr_dave]

Sorry Dave I've been busy lately didn't see this.

Put me in for $200

JC

Thanks for doing this and just donated $100 like last year.

Aloha
Randy

Good thing you are doing here. Just dropped you guys 20 bucks.

-Heath

Thanks guys!

Here is what we have so far:

Tennesseejoe - $50
bbb - $50
Poolhall60561 - $100
Brokedryagain - $100
9andout - $50
Lynch - $50
JC - $200
RandyinHawaii - $100
Icon of Sin - $20

Subtotal: $720

Match from Dr. Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, Tom (up to $2500 max): $720

Grand total raised for the BEF and Juniors so far: $1440

Keep the contributions coming,
Dave

 

[dr_dave]

I'll keep bumping this until we reach the fundraising goal.

Here is what we have so far:

Tennesseejoe - $50
bbb - $50
Poolhall60561 - $100
Brokedryagain - $100
9andout - $50
Lynch - $50
JC - $200
RandyinHawaii - $100
Icon of Sin - $20

Subtotal: $720

Match from Dr. Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, Tom (up to $2500 max): $720

Grand total raised for the BEF and Juniors so far: $1440

Keep the contributions coming,
Dave

The purpose for this thread is to rally support for the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF). This is a good time of year to do this since the BEF will be hosting the Junior Nationals Tournament in Vegas August 2-5, 2017. This event can't happen every year without financial support.

To help provide encouragement to people to contribute, Bob Jewett, Jay Helfert, Jeremiah Gage, Tom Riccobene, and I will match all AZB contributions up to a total of $2500 ($500 each) between now and the end of June, 2017.

The BEF is a great organization and a good "cause." They supports numerous Junior State Championships and the Junior National Championships, and they sponsor juniors to attend the WPA World Junior Championships. The BEF also encourages juniors to stay in school and further their education while building and maintaining a lifelong love of billiards through the “Pool In School” program. For more information, visit the BEF website.

To contribute and trigger a match from me, Bob, Jay, and Jeremiah, make your contribution on the BEF donation page and post your amount here (or send me a PM if you prefer to remain anonymous). The BEF will verify the donated amounts and I will keep an updated total in this thread.

FYI, the BEF is a non-profit organization and your gift will qualify as a charitable donation, which you can claim as a tax deduction.

Please contribute whatever you can, even if it is only a few bucks.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and for supporting the BEF. Young players are the future of pool and they need and deserve our support.

Best regards,
Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, and Tom

 

[dr_dave]

Bump for the evening crowd.

Here is what we have so far:

Tennesseejoe - $50
bbb - $50
Poolhall60561 - $100
Brokedryagain - $100
9andout - $50
Lynch - $50
JC - $200
RandyinHawaii - $100
Icon of Sin - $20

Subtotal: $720

Match from Dr. Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, Tom (up to $2500 max): $720

Grand total raised for the BEF and Juniors so far: $1440

Keep the contributions coming,
Dave

The purpose for this thread is to rally support for the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF). This is a good time of year to do this since the BEF will be hosting the Junior Nationals Tournament in Vegas August 2-5, 2017. This event can't happen every year without financial support.

To help provide encouragement to people to contribute, Bob Jewett, Jay Helfert, Jeremiah Gage, Tom Riccobene, and I will match all AZB contributions up to a total of $2500 ($500 each) between now and the end of June, 2017.

The BEF is a great organization and a good "cause." They supports numerous Junior State Championships and the Junior National Championships, and they sponsor juniors to attend the WPA World Junior Championships. The BEF also encourages juniors to stay in school and further their education while building and maintaining a lifelong love of billiards through the “Pool In School” program. For more information, visit the BEF website.

To contribute and trigger a match from me, Bob, Jay, and Jeremiah, make your contribution on the BEF donation page and post your amount here (or send me a PM if you prefer to remain anonymous). The BEF will verify the donated amounts and I will keep an updated total in this thread.

FYI, the BEF is a non-profit organization and your gift will qualify as a charitable donation, which you can claim as a tax deduction.

Please contribute whatever you can, even if it is only a few bucks.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and for supporting the BEF. Young players are the future of pool and they need and deserve our support.

Best regards,
Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, and Tom

 

[dr_dave]

"tc in l a" just contributed $25, so here's the latest update:

Tennesseejoe - $50
bbb - $50
Poolhall60561 - $100
Brokedryagain - $100
9andout - $50
Lynch - $50
JC - $200
RandyinHawaii - $100
Icon of Sin - $20
tc in l a - $25

Subtotal: $745

Match from Dr. Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, Tom (up to $2500 max): $745

Grand total raised for the BEF and Juniors so far: $1490

Keep the contributions coming,
Dave

 

[alphadog]

When the BEF starts working with the USBA to help out in the area of caroms I will step up to the plate......WHEN CAROMS DIES SNOOKER AND POOL WILL BE NEXT.....Imagine a world 200 years from now when every one can't walk, segways, motorized skate boards and self driving cars [ever seen the JETSONS] is how every body gets around. EYE/HAND COORDINATION does not exist and so ALL cue sports will not exist to say nothing of tennis, golf, bowling, baseball......YOU NAME IT

Carom billiards is a beautifull game.
I think it is safe to say that the majority of US billiard players started playing other cuesports.
If BEF can keep youth playing,there is a far greater then zero chance that some gravitate to caroms.
Just something to think about.

I would like to post a 100.00 donation in honor of Robert Byrne.

 

[Player]

I donated $20 in memory of my good friend and pool playing buddy Donald "Cotton" Thomas who just passed away yesterday.

I think he would like this better than flowers.

 

[dr_dave]

I donated $20 in memory of my good friend and pool playing buddy Donald "Cotton" Thomas who just passed away yesterday.

I think he would like this better than flowers.

Carom billiards is a beautifull game.
I think it is safe to say that the majority of US billiard players started playing other cuesports.
If BEF can keep youth playing,there is a far greater then zero chance that some gravitate to caroms.
Just something to think about.

I would like to post a 100.00 donation in honor of Robert Byrne.

Thanks guys ... for the donations and for honoring others, especially my hero Robert Byrne.


Here's the latest:

Tennesseejoe - $50
bbb - $50
Poolhall60561 - $100
Brokedryagain - $100
9andout - $50
Lynch - $50
JC - $200
RandyinHawaii - $100
Icon of Sin - $20
tc in l a - $25
alphadog - $100
Player - $20

Subtotal: $865

Match from Dr. Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, Tom (up to $2500 max): $865

Grand total raised for the BEF and Juniors so far: $1730

Keep the contributions coming,
Dave

 

[Mooneye]

I'm in again for $50. Thanks Dr. Dave.

 

[dr_dave]

I'm in again for $50. Thanks Dr. Dave.

Thank you!

Here's the latest:

Tennesseejoe - $50
bbb - $50
Poolhall60561 - $100
Brokedryagain - $100
9andout - $50
Lynch - $50
JC - $200
RandyinHawaii - $100
Icon of Sin - $20
tc in l a - $25
alphadog - $100
Player - $20
Mooneye - $50

Subtotal: $915

Match from Dr. Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, Tom (up to $2500 max): $915

Grand total raised for the BEF and Juniors so far: $1830

Keep the contributions coming,
Dave

 

[12squared]

Just back from vacation, sorry. I'm in for $50!

I love spending your money my good doctor...and the fact that I may help Bob Jewett and Jay Helfert possibly spend theirs is a bonus. Hahahahaha

I want to say how great it is that you are so involved with the kids to help grow our sport, you are the MAN (or MEN in this case). Thanks to all that are matching and donating.

Let's spend their money!!!!!! Yay.

Dave

 

[dr_dave]

Just back from vacation, sorry. I'm in for $50!

I love spending your money my good doctor...and the fact that I may help Bob Jewett and Jay Helfert possibly spend theirs is a bonus. Hahahahaha

I want to say how great it is that you are so involved with the kids to help grow our sport, you are the MAN (or MEN in this case). Thanks to all that are matching and donating.

Let's spend their money!!!!!! Yay.

Dave

Thanks "Mr. Dr." Dave ... from "Dr. Dr." Dave

Here's the latest:

Tennesseejoe - $50
bbb - $50
Poolhall60561 - $100
Brokedryagain - $100
9andout - $50
Lynch - $50
JC - $200
RandyinHawaii - $100
Icon of Sin - $20
tc in l a - $25
alphadog - $100
Player - $20
Mooneye - $50
12squared - $50

Subtotal: $965

Match from Dr. Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, Tom (up to $2500 max): $965

Grand total raised for the BEF and Juniors so far: $1930

Keep the contributions coming,
Dave

 

[dr_dave]

I'll keep bumping this, hoping more people help us reach the full match.

The purpose for this thread is to rally support for the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF). This is a good time of year to do this since the BEF will be hosting the Junior Nationals Tournament in Vegas August 2-5, 2017. This event can't happen every year without financial support.

To help provide encouragement to people to contribute, Bob Jewett, Jay Helfert, Jeremiah Gage, Tom Riccobene, and I will match all AZB contributions up to a total of $2500 ($500 each) between now and the end of June, 2017.

The BEF is a great organization and a good "cause." They supports numerous Junior State Championships and the Junior National Championships, and they sponsor juniors to attend the WPA World Junior Championships. The BEF also encourages juniors to stay in school and further their education while building and maintaining a lifelong love of billiards through the “Pool In School” program. For more information, visit the BEF website.

To contribute and trigger a match from me, Bob, Jay, and Jeremiah, make your contribution on the BEF donation page and post your amount here (or send me a PM if you prefer to remain anonymous). The BEF will verify the donated amounts and I will keep an updated total in this thread.

FYI, the BEF is a non-profit organization and your gift will qualify as a charitable donation, which you can claim as a tax deduction.

Please contribute whatever you can, even if it is only a few bucks.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and for supporting the BEF. Young players are the future of pool and they need and deserve our support.

Best regards,
Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, and Tom

Here's the latest:

Tennesseejoe - $50
bbb - $50
Poolhall60561 - $100
Brokedryagain - $100
9andout - $50
Lynch - $50
JC - $200
RandyinHawaii - $100
Icon of Sin - $20
tc in l a - $25
alphadog - $100
Player - $20
Mooneye - $50
12squared - $50

Subtotal: $965

Match from Dr. Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, Tom (up to $2500 max): $965

Grand total raised for the BEF and Juniors so far: $1930

Keep the contributions coming,
Dave

 

[dr_dave]

Another bump to see if the weeknight crowd might be more generous than the morning crowd.

The purpose for this thread is to rally support for the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF). This is a good time of year to do this since the BEF will be hosting the Junior Nationals Tournament in Vegas August 2-5, 2017. This event can't happen every year without financial support.

To help provide encouragement to people to contribute, Bob Jewett, Jay Helfert, Jeremiah Gage, Tom Riccobene, and I will match all AZB contributions up to a total of $2500 ($500 each) between now and the end of June, 2017.

The BEF is a great organization and a good "cause." They supports numerous Junior State Championships and the Junior National Championships, and they sponsor juniors to attend the WPA World Junior Championships. The BEF also encourages juniors to stay in school and further their education while building and maintaining a lifelong love of billiards through the “Pool In School” program. For more information, visit the BEF website.

To contribute and trigger a match from me, Bob, Jay, and Jeremiah, make your contribution on the BEF donation page and post your amount here (or send me a PM if you prefer to remain anonymous). The BEF will verify the donated amounts and I will keep an updated total in this thread.

FYI, the BEF is a non-profit organization and your gift will qualify as a charitable donation, which you can claim as a tax deduction.

Please contribute whatever you can, even if it is only a few bucks.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and for supporting the BEF. Young players are the future of pool and they need and deserve our support.

Best regards,
Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, and Tom

Here's the latest:

Tennesseejoe - $50
bbb - $50
Poolhall60561 - $100
Brokedryagain - $100
9andout - $50
Lynch - $50
JC - $200
RandyinHawaii - $100
Icon of Sin - $20
tc in l a - $25
alphadog - $100
Player - $20
Mooneye - $50
12squared - $50

Subtotal: $965

Match from Dr. Dave, Bob, Jay, Jeremiah, Tom (up to $2500 max): $965

Grand total raised for the BEF and Juniors so far: $1930

Keep the contributions coming,
Dave

 

[Poolhall60561]

Bumping this worthy cause.