By Scott Rodgers, Brian Hall

It was a priviledge to see so many die-hard families brave the less than ideal weather for the Fireworks Display, the Boat Parade and AWSA Wake Board Show. Equally exciting was the positive attitude of the sponsors, vendors and volunteers that helped support this event. We have received so many positive responses that the new venue location afforded a wider audience of local residents to experience the festivities. Just imagine what the potential of this event can ultimately be on a warm and dry summer evening!

The 2009 July 4th Blast on the Bridge was a far more complex event to execute than in years past. We had Marion and Hamilton County Police and Sheriff’s Offices as well as Fishers and Lawrence Township Fire Departments, plus ESG Security in a superbly coordinated fashion making sure this event was safe, as well as enjoyable for all to experience. Community Hospital EMS also provided First Aid support and Ritron equipped the entire staff with radio communication, plus Guardian Relocation came through with all the trash receptacles. Holy Spirit at Geist was incredibly kind in offering up parking for the increased crowd, Gordon Plumbing provided all of the sanitation and hand washing stations and Kroger added water and Pepsi to the mix. Puccini’s fed their fabulous pizza to all Police, Fire, Medical and Event Volunteers. The Marina Limited Partnership was gracious in their assistance and support as always. Scott Roddy from WKLU Oldies 101.9 and Tom Britt from www.atGeist.com kept everyone energized and informed on the event status as well as promotion. Big thanks to the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and their efforts!

And a special kudos to Marty Miller of Mad Bomber Productions, for a great fireworks show.

Click here to see an interesting list of the 2009 sponsors, homeowners and businesses that made this event happen (page 2) , or scroll down on our sidebar).  Scan it carefully because without these individuals and companies we would not have an event, much less one that is of this quality and caliber. This ultimately gets down to individuals that have an interest in our lake community and making a difference. Yes, we want you to support this event financially, after all, this event is 100% financed by donations and staffed by volunteers. Yes, we still need to generate additional dollars to cover the event. We increased the size of the pyrotechnics alone to well over $40,000 in 2009! This is only a portion of the total expenses incurred to put on an event such as this.

In other words, we have a short-fall to make up, hopefully with your help!

Thank you again for your support, and please acknowledge those who make a difference in our community. To make your donation, please use the paypal button on the top right of this page, or send a check payable to the Geist Lake Coalition to the address below it.

4th of July Celebration Sponsored by Eddy’s

Its fireworks time, but it is a whole new show by the Geist Lake Coalition!

The 2009 July 4th Annual Fireworks Celebration will be a major turning point in expanding our event into a very special family oriented spectacle.  We are moving the fireworks display to a more central location on the Geist Reservoir, just south of the Fall Creek Bridge at the Marina.  The Fall Creek Bridge will be blocked off in its entirety the evening of July 4th for spectator viewing starting at 7:30PM!

Coors Light/Eddy’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill are our primary event sponsors and Oldie’s 101.9 is our radio sponsor and will be on site at the Geist Marina broadcasting starting at 3:30PM, as well as a music simulcast timed to the fireworks display at dusk.  The Geist Harbours Property Owners Association (GHPOA), Bella Vita Ristorante, Marina Limited Partnership, Repro Graphics, Obsidian Enterprises, Ritron, atGeist.com, Indianapolis Yacht Club, N3 Boats, Indianapolis Sailing Club, Indy Magazine and many more local businesses will be continuing their sponsorship.  Our greatest source of pride for event sponsors continues to be local residents that always rally with their contributions that make up a full 50% our funding each year.  Partial list of sponsors is on the backside of this letter (For a complete list of early 2009 and past 2008 eventsponsors please go to: www.geistlake.org for detail).

Now for even more good stuff!  Earlier in the evening we will kick off our first Annual Boat Parade starting at 6:30PM culminating at the Fall Creek Bridge for judging at 7:30PM.  This will be a fun family oriented feature where we will have prizes for the best decorated boats.  The theme is red, white and blue.  We want to encourage everyone to decorate your boats with lights.  First Place is a Traveling Trophy and a choice of a 2010 Dock Slip, or Winter Storage courtesy of the Geist Marina.  Second Place is a very special Ski Nautique Rocking Chair donated by N3 Boats, Third Place from Indianapolis Yacht Club is an Intro Package for a Geist Lake Tour and Dinner for two at the IYC.  Entry forms available at the Eddy’s and the Geist Marina Showroom.

There will be a Wakeboard Show starting at 8:00PM on the North side of the Fall Creek Bridge.  Food and beverage vendors will be on site as well.  Free event parking at Holy Spirit at Geist Parish is available with shuttle buses to the Geist Marina starting at 7:15PM.  Security and medical assistance on site too.

This fireworks show is completely sponsored by contributions from our generous residents and local businesses and is organized by the Geist Lake Coalition (geistlake.org)  Please jump in and help support this great community event.  Please pass the word for contributions, participation and volunteering.  Yes, we need volunteers!

The Geist Lake Coalition (geistlake.org) is a 100% volunteer based organization that is committed to making a difference in our Geist Lake community. Our organization funded the purchase of the Fisher’s Fire Department’s Fire and Rescue Boat and directly spawned the creation of the Geist/Fall Creek Watershed Alliance (GWA) www.geistwatershed.com. The GWA is focused on improving water quality and best practices on our lake and in the entire watershed area.  We recently received a significant grant to study our current algae problem.  Thank you again for your support.

Please become a sponsor of the 2009 Fireworks on Geist Lake!

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Show size is directly proportionate to the level of contributions!

Click here to download the Sponsorship form.

Thank you for your past support and thanks in advance for your consideration this year!