About me: MISSION STATEMENT:
To raise awareness of the dangers and consequences of drunk driving. We will provide educational resources for retailers and the community to aid them in finding alternatives to drunk driving. And finally, to create a safe ride program to be available when necessary.
ABOUT US:
We are a group of people who came together to create this non-profit organization through a shared concern for the frequent occurrence of drunk driving in our community. It is our goal to educate and increase awareness as well as personal responsibility in an attempt to eliminate drunk driving. We take our name from our dear friend "Handsome Joel" Svatek who was killed by a drunk driver in early 2003.
HOW IT WORKS:
Membership will be available to all bars and restaurants in the Austin area. Participating bars and restaurants will receive sequenced cab vouchers to provide to intoxicated patrons to ensure their safety in getting home. The cost of these vouchers will be paid for by the Handsome Joel Foundation. In the future, this program will grow and expand to include new options as they become available.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
As a retailer in the service dustry, we welcome the opportunity to educate your staff on the realities of drunk driving and methods of detection and prevention. Our meetings are open to the public, so any interested individuals are welcome to attend. And of course, monetary donations are always appreciated and can be made out to The Handsome Joel Foundation and mailed to P.O. Box 301358 Austin, Texas 78701.
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Hot damn, Rockabilly Magazine, along with V-8 Records, and Go Cat Go Booking are throwing one hell of a party coming up this Saturday, March 21 at Elysium in Austin, TX! The event starts at noon, and it's FREE!!!
Check out this awesome line-up: Duece Coupe, Famosos Don Nadie (from Mexico), Bloo VooDoo (from Austria), Midwest Monster, Johnny Hootrock featuring Cardinal Cyn (around 3PM), Nick Curran, Lowdown Shaky Chill, The Trophy 500's, Danny B. Harvey, Hillbilly Hellcats.
FREE BEER, FREE SHOW, STARTS AT NOON!!!
Elysium 705 Red River Street Austin, TX Ph: (512) 478-2979 Directions
This is a non-SXSW event. Wrist bands NOT required!
Hot damn, hot damn! D-town P-ville is gonna be hoppin' tomorrow night, Friday, March 6! C'mon down to Hanover's around 9PM, and check out JOHNNY HOOTROCK featuring the uber-hot Miss Ruby Joule!
Well, shit. Thinking about all the good times (OMG, Mardi Gras...thnx Add! Val, I love you too!) still makes this big old boy teary eyed. Miss you like hell.
Joel, I wish I could talk to you. I miss you so much. I quit drinking today so I'm an emotional wreck, but in a good way. I am so ashamed of some of the things that I have done, that I feel like I need to do a lot of good. If this foundation needs anything, please contact me. Please.
joel, you were one of the first peeps i met in austin...1993, long before you were HJ...i have insidiously funny photos of us in Nawlins Mardi Gras 1996!!!
