Dear Lindy Hoppers,
Opening and operating a Swing Club here in San Diego takes alot of love and hard work, and of course, money. Few are willing to risk their own money, but Mickey Raml did just that when he bought "The Rocket Club" from Alan many months ago for the sole purpose of maintaining the best "swing-thing" we had going here in San Diego. He never wanted anything more than to break even and watch us smile.
As the sole proprietor and risk taker of "The Rocket Club" he's taken alot of hits from all sides, financially and otherwise. He's absorbed the expenses of the rent of Vasa Hall, DJ equipment and DJ's, sound equipment, a website and hotline, city permits, security and door personnel at Vasa Hall, and an honor-system snack bar with drinks, etc. In addition, he endured the management "style" of the owners of Vasa Hall from within and, at times, some criticism from the dance community without. Being new at this, he knew he'd make a few mistakes along the way, but always adapted quickly to the desires of us in the dance community to make Vasa Hall a great place to come dance.
Last week, some of his equipment was stolen from Vasa Hall. He lost 2 expensive PA system speakers and a refrigerator that he had purchased from the owners of Vasa Hall so that we'd continue to have cold drinks while dancing.
In consideration of the above, please support "The Rocket Club" at Vasa Hall this Tuesday, April 11th, and let Mickey know that we appreciate the risk he's taken and the effort he's expended. To assist him in recovering his losses from the recent theft of his equipment, we'll be "passing the hat" and taking up a collection to help reimburse him. (Unfortunately He did not have insurance). Please think about this before you come and give as generously as you are able.
Thanks,
Michelle Cancel
PS. If you are interested in taking up a collection at your event, please let me know and I would be happy to bring our collection container over.
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By Valerie Yau on Wednesday, February 09, 2000 - 01:20 pm: Edit