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As is tradition, I have again waited at least six months before recapping the Santa Charity Pub Tour. I know that everyone is anxious to find out about our final tally, top fundraisers and of course the naming of the 2009 Naughty Ms. Claus. Let me assure that the delay stems not from my procrastination or disorganization, but my wish not to take away spotlight from other worthy holidays and events, such as Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day and Canadian Citizenship Day (a day for all Canadians to think about the rights and duties, privileges and responsibilities of being a Canadian, eh). Anyway, this year we had another successful event. I lost track of the number of Santas, but it was the biggest crowd yet and we’ve proven that not many bars in Hartford can withstand the onslaught of a hundred booze-thirsty Santas. And its always great to see a screaming herd of Santas jump off the Start Shuttle buses and thunder down Pratt Street , to ransack, er… patronize the next bar. More importantly we raised $3,148 for the National MS Society! That makes over $13,000 raised in the last four years. Despite our efforts, MS still has not been cured. So we will continue our campaign until such time as MS has been eradicated from the face of the earth or we find a more curable illness to throw our fundraising machinery behind. I’m talking to you, gonorrhea! You’ll pay, oh you’ll pay. Seriously though, the MS people have been wonderful to work with and have really helped publicize the event and the good deeds of the club. And although one Santa was caught supposedly doing something unspeakable to a lawn penguin, I am pleased to report that no actual live animals were harmed during the course of the event. I am also not including the heavy “musking” that some of the Ms. Claus’ may have received from one of the amorous reindeer. Once again, huge kudos to Tom Felke, who raised over $600 by running a related event at his State office building. The Felke’s have been the backbone of this event from the start. They have raised more dough than Hostess and Sandi’s outfit have raised a few other things as well (insert own North Pole joke here). The number two fundraising Santa was Justin Walter, a guy who is half Aquaman and half Willie Wonka. He’s the guy you call when your fat kid gets stuck in one of the tubes on a water ride. Ask him to show you his kid-sized plunger. Nice job shaking down the carnies! Third place goes to Coach Danno who, in addition to rugby, should probably teach a few of you dead balls a thing or two about fundraising. You da man! And was there a dry eye in the room when reigning 2008 Naughty Ms. Claus, Rachel Nashett, gracefully passed on her crown? Rachel reportedly spent the last year touring the country and helping those less chesty than herself learn how be good while also being and oh so bad. Thanks for the mammaries Ms. 2008. While we are sad to see Rachel cleave, I am pleased to announce that the 2009 Naughtiest Ms. Claus goes to Krista Sanborn.Just to remind you, Naughty Ms. Claus is judged on four criteria; Overall Hotness and Mountability, Skimpiness of Outfit, Package Grabs, and Fundraising. While the voting was extremely close this year, Krista solidified the win with her closing efforts. Toward the end of the evening when McKinnon’s had been fished out, she grabbed a garbage can and headed out into the cold winter night for further fundraising. Then next day she came back with a trashcan filled with almost 300 dollars and 2000 won. Somewhere in the world there is a Korean businessman with an interesting story to tell. God Bless her, if that's not the holiday spirit then I don't know what is... Thank you Krista for being so wonderfully naughty. Thanks to everyone for participating and spread the word for this December’s run. Ho, Santa |
