Okay ODT members. Always remember this. Buy your guns and ammo from a local mom and pop retailer, because it's patriotic to support the little guy. But... when it comes to tires, buy them from the largest independent corporate chain in the country with 1076 locations.
ODT hypocrisy for the...
I was involved in something similar, but it was a full on formal casino night, with food, booze, silent auction, and DJ. We raised a lot of money, too. Lot's of fun, but lot's work from many people.
They did.
Millennials say it about Gen Z.
Gen X say it about Millennials.
Boomers say it about Gen X.
The Greatest Gen said it about the Boomers.
Ad infinitum.
Also, like George Carlin said. Think of how stupid the Average American is, then remember that half of them are stupider than that.
And if they don't, will you think that they don't want your business? You might have to actually call them. Some older proprietors still do business that way.