Bus Trips cancelled [Archive]

DoubleDee

10-04-2005, 01:23 PM

Hello everybody!

I regret to inform all of you that, due to people causing continual problems and questioning my actions as the bus trip coordinator, that I will not be running any bus trips.

A lot of my personal time is used in coordinating these trips, contacting bus companies, contacting teams for group ticket prices, advertising the trips, printing out fliers, emailing and calling people. I do not have the time to continually deal with these people who question everything and feel I am up to something shady over and above that.

Because of this, the bus trip to Spokane has been cancelled and to those who were making arrangements to meet me on Wednesday for payment, this is no longer necessary. To those who have already paid, please contact me immediately so I can refund you in full.

If anyone wishes to take the reins, I have 2 bins with items purchased to run the buses. As well, two Rockets flags that are currently being held by long time season ticket holders. Also, I will give you access to all lists for contacting people and this free email account.

I stand behind the last bus trip I ran to Vancouver and the amounts that were charged. I will show all documents to those who request this of me. However, you must make this request to me formally by contacting me at my number or email. I will no longer allow people to bash me behind the anonymous veil of the message boards. I have the right to face my accusers.

It is unfortunate that people find it necessary to cause issues. I now understand why the Rockets organization has chosen to not allow a Booster Club in this city and why, for the most part, they advised me I was on my own in running these trips.

Deanne Deschatelets
(250)317-8400

Chupacabra

10-04-2005, 03:04 PM

that's awful. i don't live in the area, but if i did i would support your efforts, DD.

Tinner

10-04-2005, 03:40 PM

well, this is certainly a sad statement to those that volunteer time to make things better, or in this case, funner for others. (if funner is a word) I don't know or haven't heard what the issues are, but I know how much work is involved in coordinating a bus trip for players and or fans.

That said, in reading between the lines, I almost feel that some people questioned the costs for the trip, including, I would think that the costs such things as the coordinators costs being shared amongst those going on the trip, fuel, bus rent, tickets and hotels if used. If it wasn't that, what could they complain about.

I'm also sure that if anyone feels that there are costs not accounted for, that Double Dee would explain them. I would be interested to learn more about this unfortunate event, but the losers are the fans.

Teaps

10-04-2005, 04:54 PM

People were querstion what happened to previous moneys and stupid **** like that...Really a sad day for the Rockets fans to question a coordinator that is willing to set up a trip to see your team out of town...

Chupacabra

10-04-2005, 05:14 PM

We were actually talking about coming up from out of town to take the bus because it sounded like so much fun. I am really sorry that some jerk(s) made DD feel uncomfortable to the point that she had to cease her efforts.

kelownakarl

10-04-2005, 07:31 PM

This is a terrible thing for the Fans and for the team.

To those who forced DD to stop doing this; congratulations, you ruined a good thing you doorknobs.

Tipped Off

10-04-2005, 07:58 PM

Spungy

10-04-2005, 08:33 PM

DD i'm sorry that someone has ruined all of your wonderful trips that you took so much time to plan!

We will miss seeing the kelowna fans in Cranbrook, unless of course some of you come anyhow! but the busfull is always fun!

J23

10-04-2005, 11:02 PM

The real silly thing about all of this is, you don't HAVE to go on the trip. IF you don't like the costs, or don't like how they are being spent (if you even really know), you don't have to sign the check. Voice your objection by not going or find another way to go.

What a spoiler for those fans which enjoyed these trips.
Couldn't agree more, it's too bad that the fans chose to be sooo immature about this!

I personally never went on a bus trip, but I heard soooo many good things from the people who went. Everyone (except for the odd few apparently) seemed to have a great time.

Cudos to DD for taking on the responsibility, you did a great job, it's too bad you had such a hassle!

Teaps

10-05-2005, 12:23 AM

Hey DD, could u email with a list of things u have and what still needs to be done with the spokane trip? I might take the reins for this one!

scamperdog

10-05-2005, 11:04 AM

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It is unfortunate that people find it necessary to cause issues. I now understand why the Rockets organization has chosen to not allow a Booster Club in this city and why, for the most part, they advised me I was on my own in running these trips.
Congradulations for trying hard and representing your city proudly, as for those who cause issues they will be the first to cry now there is no bus, I am surprised there is no booster club in Kelowna, here and I am sure in most whl cities they are a life line to the teams success, to me this is a blackeye to the Kelowna Rocket organisation for not supporting the people that pay the bills in the first place.

kevanie97

10-05-2005, 01:24 PM

It was one person and one person only that asked for confirmation were the money went to and if there were reciepts to validate it, don't make it sound like it is a conspiracy of many.Granted the said person should have contacted DD off the board with his/her concerns and if he paid money into the trip thats his privledge but not on the board, that being said show the person the receipts DD and shut him the heck up and shove it in his face :D . :thumb:

As for bowing out of doing any more bus trips, that sucks but I can see why you would 100%, keep your head up DD and stop panting over Comeau every pre-game skate ;) just kidding of course.

langdak

10-05-2005, 01:46 PM

DD i sent you a PM

DoubleDee

10-06-2005, 09:38 AM

It was one person and one person only that asked for confirmation were the money went to and if there were reciepts to validate it, don't make it sound like it is a conspiracy of many.

You should know me better then that - one person is not going to send me to the hills. ;)

There were other issues with phone calls and emails with people questioning other things - how much was being charged, why I was allowing alcohol, what gave me the right to run the trips, why I picked the dates and locations for the trips, why I pick the departure location I had picked, why I part my hair down the middle - you get the idea.

DoubleDee

10-06-2005, 10:35 AM

keep your head up DD and stop panting over Comeau every pre-game skate ;) just kidding of course.

Now that Sylvester is gone not sure who I should pant over ;) -kidding of course. But hey - if it is good enough for Demi Moore! (Then again I am no Demi and there are no players who I would consider an Ashton - lol)