| Okay, I'll tackle this...
MOT is a gathering of enthusiasts, primarily motivated by wanting to get together and have a good time. It's also a gathering of people who like the idea of leveraging something good out of their participation. A good time is made better by giving something back. I like that part.
I don't know that we need to e too concerned about "are we a charity event or a gathering of enthusiasts." To be perfectly blunt, the charity aspect makes it possible for us to maybe win some cool prizes. It also helps us get stuff for free, like the gieaways and the Loon lot.
As for adding in yet another major fundraising piece, I agree with Pete that as long as we have a sucke... I mean volunteer, to take on the work, it's fine with me.
p.s. - truth is, the addition of another chance to win a MINI (and other stuff) is worth something because we like to win stuff. Making it part of the fundraiser is a bonus. After all, we never complain about all the free giveaway stuff. | 
