Topic: IMPORTANT MESSAGE -- PLEASE READ -- FROM FBODFATHER AND FRIENDS
Fbodfather
They don't make songs about Volvos.
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Good evening, Camaro and Firebird Friends,
A few weeks ago, some of you may have read a post that I wrote after we lost two young men in an unfortunate accident. This was not an isolated case. Every day, we lose friends, family, and loved ones to traffic accidents. I’d like to believe that we can reduce the number of accidents that occur every day, but with more vehicles on the road everyday…and the pressures of everyday life, I don’t see it in the cards.
I was truly amazed at the number of notes and emails I received after sending that email. I also received a few interesting phone calls from some friends that really felt a grassroots effort is needed to get people to start buckling their safety belts every time they get into their cars and trucks.
The first call was from my friends Rob and Gina Harrington (Camaro Legends – a local Camaro club out of Virginia Beach) They own Harrington Graphics and really wanted to get involved in a meaningful way of getting people to pledge that they would always buckle up…every time…no excuses. That people will agree not to drink and drive……and that we’ll “take it to the track” rather than street race. They offered to develop and produce decals and a pledge that could be distributed to Camaro and Firebird Clubs worldwide. The second call came thru the Harringtons. Joe Whitaker at Worldwide Camaro/Classic Chevy International felt that this effort was a great service to enthusiasts everywhere….and he agreed to develop a pledge and work with us on the project and offer any help he and his organization might be able to provide. The third call was from Andy and Sherrie Archer (Fbodygathering.com) and they offered to provide a website dedicated to this endeavor.
Please understand that this effort is only in its infancy…but we all hope Camaro and Firebird Clubs everywhere will embrace this idea….take the pledge….and help spread the word.
The website will be up and running in the very near future. You can find it at www.CamaroFirebirdNation.com. You’ll be able to download a graphics complete pledge and you’ll be able to request decals in club quantity within the next two to three weeks. We don’t have a method of fulfilling individual requests at the present time. (‘cause we’re going to stuff and address the envelopes as the requests come thru……and depending on how well the idea is received, it may be difficult to do individual requests at the beginning of the program……) The decal is about the size of a half-dollar and reads “Fbodies Arrive Alive” and includes the Camaro and Firebird Emblems. There is also a picture of a safetybelt being buckled….along with the web address.
We ask you to “take the pledge” (which I’m including at the end of this note) and in fact announced the program this past weekend simultaneously at “Camaros at Carlisle” and the Ontario Camaro Nationals.
Please…..take a moment at your next club meeting to discuss this idea. One of the real pleasures inherent in owning a Firebird or Camaro is the “forging of friendships” that naturally occurs between like-minded people. And because you are our Friend, we care about you and yours….and hope you’ll join us.
For those of you who think that the threat is not real or perhaps we are overreacting: National Statistics reveal that nearly 25% of you out there will be involved in a serious or fatal automobile accident in the future. That’s a pretty sobering statistic……..so let’s stack the deck in your favor.
I hope we’ll have your personal support.
Scott (aka Fbodfather aka RedPlanet)
“THE FBODIES ARRIVE ALIVE PLEDGE”
By acknowledging and signing this pledge, you are with us.
With us by always wearing your safety belt and insisting that your passengers wear them as well, every time, no excuses.
With us by never drinking and driving --- and taking the keys from those who try.
With us by grinning and shaking your head “no way” at the guy or gal at the redlight that wants to street race.
With us by realizing your car or truck can be a lethal weapon if you allow it to be.
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I just recieved the decals at the Ontario Camaro Nationals. Looks like it will go where my club sticker is. Posts: 5682 | From: Dearborn,Mi. | Registered: Feb 2002
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My husband and I have had our stickers on our SS's since we got them at the GM Nationals in Carlisle back in June.
Just from the people I encounter on the road in their Camaros, I can see there are a lot more people out there who should take this pledge. Posts: 14 | From: Palmerton, PA | Registered: Aug 2003
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