Paddling For Prizes

Posted by: ACE Blog Team in video contest, ACE's 30th Birthday on May 5, 2009  

ACE Blog Team

 

Bill H. and family over there in Cincinnati are going to have to paddle pretty hard to get that boat all the way to West Virginia. But 30 years of free rafting is quite a bit of motivation, so they might just make it after all.

Bill entered this video for consideration in our 30th Birthday Video Contest, using our Facebook page and YouTube page. We asked ACE fans to wish us happy birthday in a video of their creation — without resorting to that traditional "Happy Birthday to You" song. Folks did a pretty good job (and most appear to have their own boats and life jackets lying around the garage!).

We'll be announcing the winners of the contest, including a special grand prize winner, at our 30th Birthday Bash coming up May 16-17. We thought we'd put the videos into the blog and let the public chime in on which one they think is best.

So what do you all think of Bill's video? Show your support by voting in the comments, and don't forget to check out the other videos displayed in the blog posts.

Can't you feel the excitement?

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written by elizabeth , May 06, 2009
i think bill h's is the best! they should win!
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written by Jami , May 08, 2009
That was great! They are so creative having made a birthday cake for Ace and then having the water to put out the candle. Get them out of the backyard and onto the river!!!
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written by Diane Riggins, May 09, 2009
Whoa!!! I wanna enter too!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ACE!!!!
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written by Steve K., May 09, 2009
Bill H.'s video should win. It's hilarious!
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written by Nancy, May 09, 2009
It only took this family 1 video to get a great birthday greeting to ACE. They go on all adventures together as funds allow, so winning 30 years would keep them together and having fun even longer. The cake was a great idea, everyone gets cake for their b-day, even you ACE!!!
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written by Ted, May 09, 2009
great idea guys, so creative... I can see why ACE picked you, good luck.
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written by Matt, May 09, 2009
This is a cool and funny video
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written by Sheila, May 10, 2009
This brings back awesome memories of rafting with them! Especially those great lunches along the way. They need the big thrilling white water at ACE not that little spray of water.
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written by hopster, May 10, 2009
Look at them, safety first- helmets, vests, they are ready to go. I bet they would paddle all the way to ACE to wish you a Happy Birthday. But ACE your cake might not be dried out by then, I bet they will make you a new one. Pick Bill!
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written by Janice, May 10, 2009
This family needs to win!! Look at them... in their backyard willing to look like fools to win! Their video was by far the best! I vote for Bill!
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written by Susan Banfield, May 10, 2009
Very funny guys!! Your acting classes are at work. Hope you win and take me with you.
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written by Kelsey, May 10, 2009
Ahaha. That was hilarious! Bill H. should definetly win so they don't have to paddle in their backyard anymore. Go Bill!
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written by mattie, May 10, 2009
White water rafting looks like great fun, I just wish I had the nerve to do it. Happy Birthday ACE. This family looks like they sure do deserve the 30 years of rafting.
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written by nancy berry, May 10, 2009
I really like the creativity of Bill H's video. Look's like they would have a lot more fun in the river. Makes me want to join in on the fun.
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written by kim, May 11, 2009
What else can you say than what's already been said, this one is the best by far! ACE, they made you a birthday cake!
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written by Matthew, May 11, 2009
It's by birthday today Ace so we have something in common! I want this video to win as my wish when I blow out my candles on my cake!
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written by Ann, May 11, 2009
The competition is about wishing ACE Happy Birthday and you guys did it! ACE - You should be so proud of your fantastic followers, these people are real fans! This video is #1.
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written by Joan , May 11, 2009
Way to go guys! Now take this old fogey with you if you win! My first rafting trip was at 50, now I'm 55 and raring to go again!
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written by JC and Jim, May 11, 2009
wow, nice video win and take us too!
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written by Steve, May 14, 2009
oh boy this is fantastic, how very funny! My sister will have to take me with her if they win. So very creative on the video.
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written by Tammy, May 14, 2009
Bill H. and his family really need to win this trip! They wear those vests and helmets everywhere they go begging people to take them rafting. Please help them.
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written by Shawn, May 14, 2009
You know if you pick Bill H. and his family I bet they will make you another cake that isn't so wet...yummy yummy!!!
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written by Chad, May 15, 2009
Totally awesome! Can't compare it to the other entries. This is a winner. Bill and his family get people to go places with them all the time. They are your people ACE! Where they go people will follow!
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written by Pete, May 15, 2009
Love the cake idea, can't top that. You know who should win don't you ACE?
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written by Danny, May 15, 2009
Get these guys to Ace! They are great people but are driving me crazy they won't stop bugging me about this silly video (it is cool I must admit). I hope they win so I can go too.
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written by Jason, May 15, 2009
Great video. These guys better win. They love the outdoors so much and would be the perfect family for the prize. "Go Hoopes Family"
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written by The Hoopes Family, May 16, 2009
Well, I guess today is the day, the end of the contest. We wish everyone luck. It has been fun, and crazy seeing all the comments of friends and family. The reaction to our silly video to you ACE to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY. We'll be there this summer as planned. We have started paddling our way through land and water to get there. See ya soon! Happy 30th Birthday!!!!

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