Palatka Toys for Tots

[AstorEd]

I see the Toys for Tots Marines boat run is coming up this weekend. Sounds like a lot of fun for not a lot of money. Does anyone have any recommendations.

Thanks,

[Freeze Frame Video]

freeze frame will be there for the first time jeff

[sunshine patty]

The U.S. Marines Would like to invite all boaters to The Boating Toys For Tots Tour . This will take place on the Saint Johns River in Florida on the Dec 6th weekend 2014

Friday Dec 5th
. Lunch run down the river
Evening meet and greet
Dinner at host hotel
Live band party


Saturday Dec 6th
A Captains meeting at 10AM
The Toy run to Welaka
Collection of toys by the US Marines
Lunch at the Andersen`s lodge
Dinner at Host Hotel
Another Live band party at the Host Hotel with a Miss Toy contest [ a bikini contest,...]


Make room reservations early[[Quality Inn Palatka 386 328 3481] as rooms fill quickly ]
We are looking for vendors and sponsors for this event contact rostymatos@gmail.com
E-mail or call for more information .
Rus Matos 407 760 3481
The TFT is FRRE to run in , all you need is a boat and a toy and you are in...

[sunshine patty]

hey Ed we are glad you asked and welcome

[sunshine patty]

Mr Astor look
at this ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuTVqB69ti0

[AstorEd]

freeze frame will be there for the first time jeff

Sounds awesome ! Thank you for all the information. Palatka, here we come !

[Li'l Toy]

There are people on this board who have had a lot of fun poking at Rus Matos, who puts this event on. They took issue with his charging something like $35.00 to provide an after party and band for one of his early events. I have done Toys for Tots twice, it is a great event, if it is like before at least two days of running in the St. Johns, which is beautiful, and lots of toys for a very legitimate cause. And, while I love River Ranch and have been there many times, at Toys for Tots you RUN, not sit around, but with lunch stops at very unique riverside venues at the turnaround each day.

[Mr. Demeanor]

Looks like a lot of fun but why not just post the info instead of these goofy cryptic threads? Every day from now until the event some brand new member will post asking about this run. Happens every year. I would go if I could the way they market it just seems sketchy.

[Mr. Action]

Nothing wrong with a few donations but in 2004 b4 the RBR I was told if I didn't donate I couldn't attend! as a boat builder tryn to market n sell a few boats like a dummy I gave$ At my 1st rbr in 2003 n was promised t shirts with my logo n this that n the other.
Wich when I donated I saw nothing



nothing wrong with helping kids n giving toys as we all should do our part for the kids but I'm not letting a grown man pocket my $ for throwing a event

[RNM018]

Best way to think of a Toys For Tots Run , is to just forget it's a Rus Matos Event !
Go , Enjoy the day on the water with Freinds and Family !
Bring some toys for the children who wound not have a Christmas , without these type of runs .
When you get to the Drop Off Point , if there is something that you don't feel right about . Just Don't Leave Your Toys , Drop them off at a local Toys For Tots , drop box in your own area , on your way home .

So Please , Keep the Children who need these gifts in mind , and Enjoy The Day Boating !

Rich Martin 018

[Corona Mike]

Best way to think of a Toys For Tots Run , is to just forget it's a Rus Matos Event !
Go , Enjoy the day on the water with Freinds and Family !
Bring some toys for the children who wound not have a Christmas , without these type of runs .
When you get to the Drop Off Point , if there is something that you don't feel right about . Just Don't Leave Your Toys , Drop them off at a local Toys For Tots , drop box in your own area , on your way home .

So Please , Keep the Children who need these gifts in mind , and Enjoy The Day Boating !

Rich Martin 018

EXACTLY!!!!! Very Well Said Rich!!!!

[kb5050]

Anyone know the status of the city ramp in Palatka? Is the construction complete?

[dumbnfun2]

I always use pico rd ramp it's across the bridge just south of corky bells

[sunshine patty]

There are new ramps, at the city park ,

[Mr. Action]

Any Pics