H2 or H3 sponsorship availabilities?

[Zeero]

Hey all!

New here....I am the Pres / CEO of Overland Expedition Group at www.kjexpgroup.com .....

Now before you all slap me silly, :D , yes, I am a Jeep owner....x2 in fact, a 2006 Liberty Renegade, and a 2007 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.... both have some things doen to them, and are in acceptable form for Overland expedition touring.....

A little history.....in July of this year, we're headed to Moab, to do a little training in heavier environments, rocky and hot, cant get much heavier than that....., however, it can..... in 2008 we will be performing the "Great Northern Crossing Expedition" for the World Wildlife Fund and the Hospital for Sick Children.....where we will cross the northern territories of Canada, Yukon, North West, and Nunavut by 4X4 vehicle.....no roads, no signs, just trails, and open country.....

We will be crossing Canadas southern edge to all the major Cities to promote this venture, and raise awareness for our charities and our sponsors.

My question is basically, does anyone here know of any useful contacts at GM, or someone from Hummer that we could reach or contact in terms of getting a couple of vehicles donated for this once in a lifetime adventure....

We recently made contact with an individual who shoots the show Mantracker and a variety of others who will be on hand to shoot and document these two adventures, Moab and the Territories....so exposure is high, and we have three sponsors ready to go on these trips so far.

Any assistance is wonderful! THanks! Great site by the way!! :)

[DRTYFN]

:twak:

[HummBebe]

:twak: :twak:

[Zeero]

:twak: :twak: :twak: ?

[nmu98]

Get a list of shows/stops/exposure along with what you think you can provide for exposure, in a business/marketing plan, then Pm me.

[Demo]

I'll donate my H3, with me as the driver. When are we going?

[Zeero]

Of course anyone is welcome to tag along with the team....start saving now!

July 2007: Moab Utah for training and exposure,

July 2008: Depart Toronto for Denali Alaska....promo stops along the route to BC then north to Alaska....where we cross the territories from Denali to Churchill Manitoba...

NMU98 we do have a marketing strategy and sponsorhip package and agreement available and currently in use with sponsors we have right now.

PM sent though :dancingbanana:

[RuggedH2]

I personally am also offering H1, H2, and H3 sponsorships.

If you would like (or know anyone) that would like to donate a couple of Hummer vehicles to me for some off roading, just let me know. Please deliver the vehicles to my house, PM me for address information.

Thank you, it's a great cause!

P.S. I really would prefer if you armor up the Hummers, preferably Adventure series, Upgraded M/T tires, you know - the works.

:twak: :twak: :twak: :twak:

[Zeero]

Ha-ha......

I gotta ask....why is it you guys think this is some kind of joke...really....I have marketing professionals, and a number current sponsors who really support this venture....and it seems you guys and the guys at jkboard.com think its some kind of joke.

This is not just "offroading"...and based on your response I can tell you have never been to the northern territories of Canada.....ask any overland expert, and they will tell you that its some of the most dangerous, unforgiving, and harsh terrain you'll ever see in the world.....

I for one have been there....and this is about adventure...not delivering free vehicles to my home address for some offroading....

I appreciate the hardiness of the nature of your comments....but if you think this is not serious, maybe you could offer some advice, or even get on board with us and help us out! :)

We'd love some help and certainly some good advice from people who may have ventured to these areas before.

Having been in the drivers seat for approximately 10 years of overland touring, I would certainly think there are some of you out there who have driven some incredible global expeditions, as I have, and would love to hear some stories and get some other advice....always room for learning. :)

Thanks for all your responses, a little support in this adventure doesnt hurt either :)

Oh and..... :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: ..... right back at you

[RuggedH2]

Zeero,

Does anybody here know you? You have 11 posts and have already asked for a free Hummer (or two). You come in here like you're important, announcing that you're an expert and maybe you are, but you have 11 posts. That is naive. Don't come in expecting respect, it's like anywhere else, you earn it a measure at a time.

Come on man, this should be obvious.

[Zeero]

Well, 11 posts....I'm sorry that this low post count requires me to be more humbling and less forward with my purposes.....

As I have a contact in Hummer I figured I would come to an authority source that looked proper to see if I could find any other insiders....

Certainly I was not asking for free Hummers, just simply if there were other methods or opportunities for sponsorship with GM I may not be aware of.....

Instead I got head bashing stick guy and a some not so welcoming responses.

I'm not claiming to be an expert here guys.....10 years of overland experience in the field and this type of matter....yes....but claiming expertise mounts to nothing but cockiness....

Simply put, I was looking for some information or assistance from what appeared to be a good bunch of guys....

I didnt realize that Hummer ownership and post count were two nessecities here to post questions relating to a charity drive and a once in a lifetime adventure through Canadas north.

Its a hard enough game as it is trying to get coporate sponsors interested in these ventures.....what makes it harder is people who clown all over something they know nothing about.....either through misunderstanding, jealousy, or plain old naivity....

So instead of bashing someone trying to do a good thing....that by the way ANYONE is welcome to come along with us......try giving us a hand or helping us out.....we certainly need it....its been a tough campaign so far.

Any help or advice or anything anyone has would be awesome.

Anyway, thanks.....if you guys prefer I leave this alone here, then so be it....but again, it was simply a "Go to the source for information" type thing.

Feel free to drop by our forum....only if you're going to be nice ;) @ www.kjexpgroup.com

Thanks

[The Green Lantern]

Feel free to drop by our forum....only if you're going to be nice ;) @ www.kjexpgroup.com

Thanks


I did, and read all the threads about Hummer. :beerchug:

[HummBebe]

I've been reading the site for better than 20 minutes, and I still don't get what you do.

I see that you support an organization WWF Canada, 150,000 members strong.

Seems kinda like the ol' March-of-Dimes Walkathons?

Do you fund these "expeditions" yourself and then collect donations in the name of WWF?

[RuggedH2]

Zeero,

I read your forums and see that Big D (fellow administrator) sees Hummer as "useless as a bag of marbles", even though a lot of you drive Liberty's. Big D is the contact for your new "friend" at Hummer though.

It looks like a huge bias against these vehicles over there. Many far left liberal ideas there. Conspiracy video about GM killing the electric car, straight out of fringe Hollywood. Martin Sheen, Ralph Nader, sheesh.

Looks like trolling. Not saying you wouldn't take a new Hummer along on someone else's dime to report badly about. I hope your new "friend" researches this endeavor thoroughly.

[Zeero]

Yes thats exactly what we do as a matter of fact. :)

We conduct these expeditions to raise awareness for the chosen charity and to raise funds for them, so they can meet a specific initiative.

By "initiative" I mean a specific program they are working on. We select a program that is a realistic goal for us and we move to assist complete that specific goal.

Our next two trips will be for WWF and the second for Sick Kids Foundation www.sickkidsfoundation.com .

All of our team members have full-time jobs in a variety of fields, and these expeditions are conducted on our vacation time at NO PROFIT to us what-so-ever....

That being said...the question is raised "Well what do you call getting equipment and funds and vehicles donated to help you out?"

Quite simply answered: At the conclusion of our journey we auction off all of the equipment and vehicles and disperse ALL of the earnings directly to the charity we supported.....including any funds that were not utilized to service the team during the trip.....

At the end of each trip we are left with what we started with.....our regular bi-weekly paychecks, and our daily drivers and personal equipment that we bought on our own.

We take no profit and as such we are a registered Not for Profit Corporation.....

We simply do this to help people out....thats it....some people go to church, some people sponsor a third world starving child (all very well and good) but, this is what we do....to show we care and want to help.

My apologies for our site not being to descriptive, however, our Graphic Desgner over at www.dstudio.ca is currently working on an AWESOME new site for us, and should be up soon, so with that we have not updated or refreshed too much information.

Thanks for checking us out though guys, and thanks for your questions and interest!! :) :dancingbanana:

[Zeero]

Zeero,

I read your forums and see that Big D (fellow administrator) sees Hummer as "useless as a bag of marbles", even though a lot of you drive Liberty's. Big D is the contact for your new "friend" at Hummer though.

It looks like a huge bias against these vehicles over there. Many far left liberal ideas there. Conspiracy video about GM killing the electric car, straight out of fringe Hollywood. Martin Sheen, Ralph Nader, sheesh.

Looks like trolling. Not saying you wouldn't take a new Hummer along on someone else's dime to report badly about. I hope your new "friend" researches this endeavor thoroughly.

Yeah sorry, some re-education has surfaced towards Hummer, and no, we would not report badly on them at as a matter of fact.

I for one had never really looked at them until awhile ago, and I am quite impressed.... Big D, beleive it or not is infatuated with H1's he just loves the things to pieces....

This IS NOT about scooting around on someone elses dime either....seriously guys, let up a bit ok? We do this stuff, as I said, on our FREE TIME, volunteer, nobody gets paid, nobody takes a profit of any kind.

Driving the Northern Territories is no easy task, its heavy and unforgiving, and we're doing to help a great initiative out, on our own free will and time at no profit at all.....

Anyway, I think you'll find that my very good friend Big D, is actually a very decent stand-up guy, just ask him about Hummers, and he'll tell you how much he loves those H1's.....some of our "Recreational Club" do drive Libertys indeed, and are very surprisingly capable....the Team itself is transitioning to 4 door Rubicons, Land Rovers, or Hummers....we already bought a 4 Door Rubicon which is just fantastic.

In fact just today I had an opportunity to speak with an H2 owner in a parking lot in Mississauga Ontario....very nice guy and we gave each other the opportunity to look around each others trucks and we both came back impressed.... ;)

Oh and to add....the FAR LEFT LIBERAL ideas you commented about....lets remember these are opinions of one or two people....myself I am a staunch and very upright Conservative supporter.

I am former Military, Recon/Sniper, and currently in Law Enforcement and work for a big local City Service......Liberal, doesnt even cut the cake with me....so lets remember, that these little videos and comments that appear Liberal arent the opinions of the entire group.....we here in Canada have the Freedom of Expression as given to us in our Charter of Rights.....so who am I to stop one of our members from expressing his views or thoughts, especially if deemed not inappropriate or offensive....yes maybe I dont agree with him, but I am not offended.

[RuggedH2]

Without addressing the entire post,

Big D is the one that wrote the H1 is "useless as a bag of marbles". Maybe that is out of context, but it doesn't sound like a Hummer lover to me. If he modifies a Liberty a little and thinks it more capable than an H1, I'm not a believer in his credibility.

I still don't know if you're full of sh!t or not. We'll see.

[HummBebe]

OK,

So in this day and age when, four wheeling, expeditions such as yours are in danger of never being allowed on our planet, why are you not fundraising for Off-road business associations, or tread lightly, or Blue Ribbon Coalitions?

It seems like a perfect format for showing what our public lands are supposed to be used for.

It doesn't make sense to me that you are supporting the type of organisation that will eventually try to shut you down...all in the name of green house gasses.

[RuggedH2]

Maybe we should get DRTYFN on him. :D

At least then we would know the real deal. :confused:

[The ArchiTexan]

Maybe we should get DRTYFN on him. :D

At least then we would know the real deal. :confused:


No need, he passed the background check. He's not a troll. :beerchug:

[HummBebe]

I think he's legit.....but he's kinda scattering this stuff to the wind...forums aren't really where you go to find sponsorship.

A little bit too much "outside the box".

[RuggedH2]

I agree that he is legit, (has an organization).

I don't blame him for dreaming of a factory sponsor. However - they drive Jeeps, why doesn't Jeep sponsor them? Jeep just paid to sponsor that a drive up a volcano or something, didn't they?

If Hummer sponsors these guys, sounds like they would have to "re-educate" the entire group.

Wait till WWF finds out they drove over tundra without roads. :giggling:

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

^LOL

Zeero, I all ready got all of the free HUMMERs from these guys. I asked about a week ago, and all the extras laying around were shipped directly to my home. The guys even raised money for me to build a 12 car garage, as all the HUMMERs wouldn't fit in my existing 2-door combo...:D

By the way,
Welcome aboard!

[Zeero]

Jeep has responded to our request, but is slowly considering....and honestly we are looking for something a little sturdier with more cargo capacity, as up in the Territories, the logistics of self preservation and vehicle maintenance is limited......

Thank you for noting my legitimacy, appreciated ;)

WWF is aware of our vehicle choices, they did ask if we were driving Hybrids, however given the climate and conditions of the areas (Moab and the territories) they understand the need for something more robust, and they are aware of the route we are taking as well.....

They are pleased we are attempting to complete an innitiative for them....and thats what counts. ;)

Coming to a forum was not an intention of seeking sponsorship....it was merely a vehicle for information for me and the group about Hummer, and inside knowledge.

As I mentioned before....the capability of these vehicles had only just been noted by myself, so knowledge and information seeking led me here.

Our sponsor requests are done through our PR and Marketing Rep via other medias.

[Zeero]

^LOL

Zeero, I all ready got all of the free HUMMERs from these guys. I asked about a week ago, and all the extras laying around were shipped directly to my home. The guys even raised money for me to build a 12 car garage, as all the HUMMERs wouldn't fit in my existing 2-door combo...:D

By the way,
Welcome aboard!

Dammit....thats why I cant get any....:OWNED:

[RuggedH2]

Well since you are just learning about Hummer, here is some info you might not know.

Not only are most Jeep people uneducated about Hummer, so are many liberals. Much of the hate focused at Hummer comes from these far left groups.

If Hummer did sponsor you guys and gave generously to your charities, much of what the press might publish would involve Hummers blazing new tracks across Canada's unspoiled wilderness. Disturbing the wildlife and destroying precious and rare plants. :giggling:

Good luck though. Some Jeep people are coming around now that they are beginning to see Hummers out on the trails. H2's and 3's have only been around a few years.

[Zeero]

From my years doing these expeditions, it always common to run into "naysayers" and people who just feel compelled to question.....

As I have been to the territories, for those of you that have never been to the Territories or examined Military quality satellite mapping you'll find some interesting things up there.....variety of plant and wildlife yes....but some interesting little unmapped extremely rocky and heavy trails to....thats what we'll be following.....for 3,000 kms.

[RuggedH2]

OK, so far I am a naysayer on your deal.

I still think your full of something, either yourself, or sh!t, possibly both.

Your site is a KJ site, right? KJ expedition group and all that.

You're here saying, "Jeep has responded to our request, but is slowly considering....and honestly we are looking for something a little sturdier with more cargo capacity, as up in the Territories, the logistics of self preservation and vehicle maintenance is limited...... " If I was Jeep and saw that, I would give you a very quick NO.

I feel compelled to question because it doesn't add up for me. I don't think I would go to a KJ site and ask for donated KJ's to run on a planned expedition. I sure wouldn't go in like I'm the sh!t and expect them to offer me the proper respect. You are probably a nice guy, but naive.

[Zeero]

OK, so far I am a naysayer on your deal.

I still think your full of something, either yourself, or sh!t, possibly both.

Your site is a KJ site, right? KJ expedition group and all that.

You're here saying, "Jeep has responded to our request, but is slowly considering....and honestly we are looking for something a little sturdier with more cargo capacity, as up in the Territories, the logistics of self preservation and vehicle maintenance is limited...... " If I was Jeep and saw that, I would give you a very quick NO.

I feel compelled to question because it doesn't add up for me. I don't think I would go to a KJ site and ask for donated KJ's to run on a planned expedition. I sure wouldn't go in like I'm the sh!t and expect them to offer me the proper respect. You are probably a nice guy, but naive.

Well no it isnt a KJ site.....it started that way.... KJ Expeditionary is now a separate branch....more of a trail recreational group....

Overland Expedtions is our service core....the one we run charities for.

Now, I'm getting tired of being told I am full of crap and "trolling" etc etc etc.....I came here with best of intentions looking to learn a little more about the inside of Hummer......

I have been insulted and had my integrity questioned countless times....time to stop.

Naivity has nothing to do with this. This is certainly not the behaviour I was expecting when I came here.....

As far as "acting" like I'm top dog and all that nonsense, give me a freakin break!!

You dont want to support it....fine....I really dont care....but you've said your bit, and you're getting repetitive....

I am a nice guy, quite....my wife thinks so....so does the City and Law Enforcement Agency I work for....not to mention my current sponsors and the members of my website.

THis is not a full of crap issue...this is a real expedition we are doing regardless of any help we get....REGARDLESS....want to sponsor us? Yes? THen good.... NO? Then we couldnt care less....we do this with or without support....we've done enough without support in the past, this time around wouldnt be any different....but we thought we'd give it a try.

I would really appreciate the halt of you calling me naive and constantly questioning my integrity.....I dont know if its sheer jealousy, or just plain old problem of just not getting it....but please stop picking on me and the group....

I came here with good intention, hoping to make some contacts and friends in the Hummer community....but have been bashed from the get go....not cool at all.....really poor manners, and certainly not a welcoming that I would afford you if youo came to my site....

Instead just raw criticism and insults.....not impressed.

Thos of you that have spoken fairly and in a proper way, I thank you sincerely, and just hope that some would take note from your books on how to welcome new people with serious questions.

[RuggedH2]

Zeero,

Take it easy. If you really are what you've suggested, you have no worries. I personally believe that your enterprise is probably significantly smaller than the way you talk about it, but that's only minor B.S., not really the "run you out of here on a rope" B.S.. :D

As far as your expedition goes - Shoot for the moon, man! You Miss every shot you don't take, and all that. :beerchug:

I guess I noticed you because your first thread started with demands and off the cuff insults towards chrome on Hummers. (There are quite a few that have some) You might not like the look, but you insulted those that do (including me), with each of your first posts.

I am finished "picking on you" except to say think man. Consider that we receive plenty of trolls here, generally from Jeep types or far left greenies, then you come in like you did ( from a KJ site and driving two Jeeps and representing WWF). Read, search, learn, introduce yourself, then ask questions (respectfully, like all newbs). There are many helpful and knowledgeable people here that will try to help. Many might be impressed with your endeavor.

I am damn new here too. Good thing for you, because my game is very weak compared to many of the veterans around here. ;) If they get pissed at ya, some of them can be ruthless.

[HummBebe]

Zeero,

Take it easy. If you really are what you've suggested, you have no worries. I personally believe that your enterprise is probably significantly smaller than the way you talk about it, but that's only minor B.S., not really the "run you out of here on a rope" B.S.. :D

As far as your expedition goes - Shoot for the moon, man! You Miss every shot you don't take, and all that. :beerchug:

I guess I noticed you because your first thread started with demands and off the cuff insults towards chrome on Hummers. (There are quite a few that have some) You might not like the look, but you insulted those that do (including me), with each of your first posts.

I am finished "picking on you" except to say think man. Consider that we receive plenty of trolls here, generally from Jeep types or far left greenies, then you come in like you did ( from a KJ site and driving two Jeeps and representing WWF). Read, search, learn, introduce yourself, then ask questions (respectfully, like all newbs). There are many helpful and knowledgeable people here that will try to help. Many might be impressed with your endeavor.

I am damn new here too. Good thing for you, because my game is very weak compared to many of the veterans around here. ;) If they get pissed at ya, some of them can be ruthless.

And he's a SL,UT :giggling: ;) ;) ;) ;)

[RuggedH2]

And he's a SL,UT :giggling: ;) ;) ;) ;)

Yep! ;) :shhh: :D

[HummBebe]

:clapping: K, I love the Duke, had to borrow this..

[Zeero]

I actually made no claim to the size of the group...our team currently is running 4 vehicles.....plus two others from the sponsors we have that will be coming along with us in their own....

But thats here nor there.........I understand the daily troll attacks, and spam....I run a website and forum of my own, and its very constant almost too much, and is so much so that I brought another person to help with spam control....

I think the difference is though, that when a person comes to my site, we treat each one as someone or something we havent dealt with before, even though it may be the same old BS, we have respect for people who truely want answers, even though we've seen or heard the same question a million times, and we answer with respect and welcoming, not "you're out of your mind" senseless aggression.

So anyway, burrying the hatchet here, I am not here to cause concern or trouble, merely wanted to ask questions and learn some more....

Sorry I "insulted" you on the look of chrome, however, you know my feeling towards it now.....:shhh:

If anyone is more interested in what we do please drop me a line I'd be more than happy to chat on here about it.

Back to reading....I'm still learning about these Hummers, but I've been more attached to the photo sections than the content....

[RuggedH2]

Since we are burying hatchets, sorry about all that "senseless aggression". :giggling:

I really wasn't all that insulted about the chrome on my Hummer anyway. Besides, it came from a Liberty driver. Honestly, I've always thought they were a goofy cornball rig. :D

[Alan06SUT]

Sounds like a heck of an adventure expedition. Bigger is better for storage, etc. Good luck getting sponsorship, etc. H1 or H2 would be perfect size IMO.

[Zeero]

I'm actually not a Liberty driver.....I own a 2007 Wrangler Unlimited (4 door) Rubicon....in Jeep Green of course ;)....thats my daily driver, and so far, our primary Expedition Vehicle.

I used to drive a 2006 Liberty Renegade, lifted and lighted, and expo ready....however my team mate Big D, is currently in a Liberty ready for expo.....but the Wrangler I drive is much larger and out of the box ready for action...and has proven itself already on our local trails.

I agree the H2, from my research so far, would be a great vehicle for the expedition and for storage capacity due to its size, and thanks for the words of encouragement! ;)

[HUMMJAY]

zero,,, go to the test area, then you can pad acouple of thousand posts and these guy's might like you better,,,

[Mr_Pat]

I hope he gets some thicker skin if he is going to stick around here:dancingbanana:

[Steve - SanJose]

Did he die or something?

[NEOCON1]

im still available if someone wants to sponsor me :giggling: :giggling: :giggling: :giggling:

[Mr. I - Man]

Did he die or something?

Maybe,:shhh: I heard overlanding in an expo vehicle in the territories gets mighty heavy. :giggling: :giggling: :giggling: :giggling:

[Haydel-H3]

Is there a way to remove idot's from this sight?


To Mr. 0 you are a looooser