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| Re: [GMCnet] ON THE WAY TO COOS BAY - IN REVIEW- [message #225435 is a reply to message #225399] |
Sun, 13 October 2013 11:56   |
James Hupy
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Well, I guess that I can put my 2 cents worth here. Jerry and Sharon Work,
this was without a doubt, the best rally that I have ever attended. My
perspective from this rally is one of a presenter, a vendor, and an
attendee. Gene Fisher and Gary Bovee along with the Casino AV staff made
sure that all the presenters had what they needed to get the point across
to very well attended tech sessions. The microphones and sound systems
worked so that all in the room could hear and see the screens, as well as
follow on their PDA's, kindles, or etc. The vendor area was separate from
the tech sessions, not in the back of a large room where any talking would
bother the presenters. I was able to display my products, and to
demonstrate them without bothering any one else.
The Wine Walk in downtown was planned and executed without drama.
Transportation to and from the events was handled without a hitch.
The Culinary Arts tour at the local Community College was another
highlight. All those coaches with full hook ups was another huge plus. I
was very busy helping others with the many small issues that pop up with
130 or so 40 year old vehicles.
On Saturday night, after the wine pairing, I tried to get to the bottom of
the Margarita bucket at the Outdoor Cookout. Didn't make it, but not for
lack of trying. We didn't have Branson, but we did have Steve Ferguson, Jim
Dechine, and several others playing in the Yurt with a Jam session. Every
person I talked to had a blast.
Good food, fellowship, Sharon and Dwayne Jacobson Devotional Talk, Sand
Dunes, Great Weather. They just don't get any better than this. Thanks to
all of you who helped.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 1:17 AM, gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> *FOR THOSE OF US WHO*
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> - DON'T DRINK
> - DON'T CHEW
> - AND DON'T GO WITH THE GIRLS THAT DO :>)
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> had a great " *TECH*" time at the COOS BAY RALLY
> http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/
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> send me your tech reviews
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| Re: [GMCnet] ON THE WAY TO COOS BAY - IN REVIEW- [message #225441 is a reply to message #225439] |
Sun, 13 October 2013 12:49 |
jim kanomata
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Gene,
It was a great rally.
Like any event,all the help that was put in made it a great one, and I thank all that participated including all that showed up.
Having the clubs teaming up certainly made the difference.
I had not seen so many 49'ers in one room as was there in 34 years that I have been a member.
Hope we can team up again to have another soon.
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] ON THE WAY TO COOS BAY - IN REVIEW- [message #225540 is a reply to message #225399] |
Sun, 13 October 2013 21:12 |
rallymaster
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Number one is maybe a bit too ambiguous.
It sounds like you are advocating the deletion of the programs the the
women would be more interested in.
There were a fair number of grumbles and growls about the lack of them at
Coos Bay. Many of the ladies are not interested in engine or chassis
maintenance. I agree that the programs should be sequential, rather
than parallel. A place to play Jokers and Marbles or ???? during the
programs you don't want to attend might be in order.
Ron & Linda Clark
1978 Eleganza II
North Plains, ORYGUN
> My advice for anyone planning a future multi-club, multi-day rally
> would be:
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> 1) throw away for ever the notion of separate men's and women's
> programs. The very notion of separate programs is an anathema for
> the younger generation of owners. Strive to create programs of
> interest for all the attendees and run these in sequence, not in
> parallel.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] ON THE WAY TO COOS BAY - IN REVIEW- [message #225563 is a reply to message #225399] |
Mon, 14 October 2013 02:41 |
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hnielsen2
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Jerry
Just got home two days ago.
We had a blast.
Thank You to all.
Howard and Susie
Alpine Ca
74 Canyon Lands
All is well with my Lord
> On Oct 13, 2013, at 17:21, Work Jerry <glwork@mac.com> wrote:
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> Our thanks to all of you who have commented on the Coos Bay rally. We have yet to talk to anyone who didn't feel as you express here, Jim. The simple statement, a good time was had by all, certainly appears to be operative for this event. Lots of people - and marvelously cooperative weather - made such a great outcome possible. We felt strongly from the beginning day of planning this one that multi-club rallies are the wave of the future. So many of our newer, younger owners do not have a tradition of joining clubs as they satisfy their social needs in other ways. As a result, I think club affiliation will be less and less important as time goes on, but the joy of gathering with other like minded GMC motorhome nut cases like all of us will grow in popularity and in age diversity. The more we can all do to break up the sameness of some of these events with new ideas on locations, programs, schedules, events, and ways to give back to the communities that host us, the b
et
> ter the rallies will become going forward. Putting them on with multiple sponsoring clubs is really critical as it provides the impetus for people who have never met before to work, learn and play together creating new friends and wider social networks.
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> My advice for anyone planning a future multi-club, multi-day rally would be:
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> 1) throw away for ever the notion of separate men's and women's programs. The very notion of separate programs is an anathema for the younger generation of owners. Strive to create programs of interest for all the attendees and run these in sequence, not in parallel.
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> 2) Make sure the schedule of events - what occurs and when it occurs - is different from one rally to the next. We must all work hard to keep them fresh.
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> 3) Do everything via teams of volunteers where each team has a clear, written statement of desired outcome. Force populate each team with people from the different sponsoring clubs to break up any notion of cliques, or favorites.
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> 4) Put newer, younger owners on the teams planning the programs and really listen to their suggestions.
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> 5) I favor catered meals over pot lucks both to mitigate the health risks and to make sure all who attend have a great time and no one feels over worked.
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> 6) Make each rally vendor centric. They are the reason we will be able to keep these wonderful things going strong for yet another 40 years so it is in all our enlightened self interests to honor their presence.
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> 7) Keep as much time as possible between all the major multi-day, multi-club rallies so everyone has the option to go from rally to rally if they wish.
>
> Thanks again for all the kind words and for the great work by so many people from all three of the sponsoring clubs! We were told that there were more Cascaders and more 49ers at this rally than had ever attended a one club rally put on by either one before. I think that speaks reams.
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> Jerry
> Jerry Work
> The Dovetail Joint
> Fine furniture designed and hand crafted in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building in historic Kerby, OR
> Visitors always welcome!
> glwork@mac.com
> http://jerrywork.com
> 541-499-1027
> 541-592-5360
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 09:56:51 -0700
> From: James Hupy <jamesh1296@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ON THE WAY TO COOS BAY - IN REVIEW-
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> Well, I guess that I can put my 2 cents worth here. Jerry and Sharon Work,
> this was without a doubt, the best rally that I have ever attended. My
> perspective from this rally is one of a presenter, a vendor, and an
> attendee. Gene Fisher and Gary Bovee along with the Casino AV staff made
> sure that all the presenters had what they needed to get the point across
> to very well attended tech sessions. The microphones and sound systems
> worked so that all in the room could hear and see the screens, as well as
> follow on their PDA's, kindles, or etc. The vendor area was separate from
> the tech sessions, not in the back of a large room where any talking would
> bother the presenters. I was able to display my products, and to
> demonstrate them without bothering any one else.
> The Wine Walk in downtown was planned and executed without drama.
> Transportation to and from the events was handled without a hitch.
> The Culinary Arts tour at the local Community College was another
> highlight. All those coaches with full hook ups was another huge plus. I
> was very busy helping others with the many small issues that pop up with
> 130 or so 40 year old vehicles.
> On Saturday night, after the wine pairing, I tried to get to the bottom of
> the Margarita bucket at the Outdoor Cookout. Didn't make it, but not for
> lack of trying. We didn't have Branson, but we did have Steve Ferguson, Jim
> Dechine, and several others playing in the Yurt with a Jam session. Every
> person I talked to had a blast.
> Good food, fellowship, Sharon and Dwayne Jacobson Devotional Talk, Sand
> Dunes, Great Weather. They just don't get any better than this. Thanks to
> all of you who helped.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, OR
> 78 GMC Royale 403
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| Re: [GMCnet] ON THE WAY TO COOS BAY - IN REVIEW- [message #225614 is a reply to message #225399] |
Mon, 14 October 2013 13:15 |
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hnielsen2
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Jerry and Ron
My wife Susie enjoyed the GMC seminars we attended
Then she wants to know about the GMC.
She is not interested in shopping or things of that sort.
We bought enjoyed the side trips.
Coos Bay has so much to see and do.
We came away from Coos Bay feeing we had made new friends and had a chance to catch up with old friends.
After 43 years of marriage she still enjoys my company.
I'm a lucky man.
Thanks
Howard and Susie
Alpine Ca
74 Canyon Lands
PS I asked Susie if she thought the rally was boring.
No was her answer.
All is well with my Lord
> On Oct 14, 2013, at 7:39, Work Jerry <glwork@mac.com> wrote:
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> Quite the contrary, Ron. The whole Getting the Most From the GMC Lifestyle seminar series had nothing to do with engine or chassis maintenance and those were attended equally by men and women. The Restoration, Maintenance and Modernization seminar series did, yet those presentations were attended by quite a number of women as well as men, especially the wives of the younger owners. So, my suggestion is to honor both by creating programs of broad interest as well as the more narrowly focused "engine and chassis maintenance" topics. The early morning Birds of a Feather technical gatherings were quite popular from the feedback we received. BTW, the Yurt in the RV park was designated as the place for games for those who did not want to attend a given program and it saw lots of action, too.
>
> Jerry
> Jerry Work
> The Dovetail Joint
> Fine furniture designed and hand crafted in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building in historic Kerby, OR
> Visitors always welcome!
> glwork@mac.com
> http://jerrywork.com
> 541-499-1027
> 541-592-5360
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> Message: 14
> Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 19:12:02 -0700
> From: <rallymaster@juno.com>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ON THE WAY TO COOS BAY - IN REVIEW-
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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> Number one is maybe a bit too ambiguous.
> It sounds like you are advocating the deletion of the programs the the
> women would be more interested in.
> There were a fair number of grumbles and growls about the lack of them at
> Coos Bay. Many of the ladies are not interested in engine or chassis
> maintenance. I agree that the programs should be sequential, rather
> than parallel. A place to play Jokers and Marbles or ???? during the
> programs you don't want to attend might be in order.
>
>
> Ron & Linda Clark
> 1978 Eleganza II
> North Plains, ORYGUN
> -------------------
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| Re: [GMCnet] ON THE WAY TO COOS BAY - IN REVIEW- [message #225639 is a reply to message #225614] |
Mon, 14 October 2013 16:19 |
dwayne jacobson[1]
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This was the first rally that Sharon sat through many of the seminars and
said how much she got out of them. She really enjoyed then and is talking
to others about things she learned. Well done guys and dolls.
dwayne j
On 2013-10-14 6:15 PM, "Howard Nielsen" <hnielsen2@cox.net> wrote:
> Jerry and Ron
> My wife Susie enjoyed the GMC seminars we attended
> Then she wants to know about the GMC.
> She is not interested in shopping or things of that sort.
> We bought enjoyed the side trips.
> Coos Bay has so much to see and do.
> We came away from Coos Bay feeing we had made new friends and had a chance
> to catch up with old friends.
> After 43 years of marriage she still enjoys my company.
> I'm a lucky man.
> Thanks
> Howard and Susie
> Alpine Ca
> 74 Canyon Lands
> PS I asked Susie if she thought the rally was boring.
> No was her answer.
>
> All is well with my Lord
>
>
>
> > On Oct 14, 2013, at 7:39, Work Jerry <glwork@mac.com> wrote:
> >
> > Quite the contrary, Ron. The whole Getting the Most From the GMC
> Lifestyle seminar series had nothing to do with engine or chassis
> maintenance and those were attended equally by men and women. The
> Restoration, Maintenance and Modernization seminar series did, yet those
> presentations were attended by quite a number of women as well as men,
> especially the wives of the younger owners. So, my suggestion is to honor
> both by creating programs of broad interest as well as the more narrowly
> focused "engine and chassis maintenance" topics. The early morning Birds
> of a Feather technical gatherings were quite popular from the feedback we
> received. BTW, the Yurt in the RV park was designated as the place for
> games for those who did not want to attend a given program and it saw lots
> of action, too.
> >
> > Jerry
> > Jerry Work
> > The Dovetail Joint
> > Fine furniture designed and hand crafted in the 1907 former Masonic
> Temple building in historic Kerby, OR
> > Visitors always welcome!
> > glwork@mac.com
> > http://jerrywork.com
> > 541-499-1027
> > 541-592-5360
> > ---------------------
> >
> > Message: 14
> > Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 19:12:02 -0700
> > From: <rallymaster@juno.com>
> > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ON THE WAY TO COOS BAY - IN REVIEW-
> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > Message-ID: <AABKFYW3ZADQQGZJ@smtpout01.vgs.untd.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >
> >
> > Number one is maybe a bit too ambiguous.
> > It sounds like you are advocating the deletion of the programs the the
> > women would be more interested in.
> > There were a fair number of grumbles and growls about the lack of them at
> > Coos Bay. Many of the ladies are not interested in engine or chassis
> > maintenance. I agree that the programs should be sequential, rather
> > than parallel. A place to play Jokers and Marbles or ???? during the
> > programs you don't want to attend might be in order.
> >
> >
> > Ron & Linda Clark
> > 1978 Eleganza II
> > North Plains, ORYGUN
> > -------------------
> >
> >
> >
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| Re: [GMCnet] ON THE WAY TO COOS BAY - IN REVIEW- [message #225665 is a reply to message #225399] |
Mon, 14 October 2013 19:07 |
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Howard to self
Check your spelling!
What a dumb A**
Sorry
All is well with my Lord
> On Oct 14, 2013, at 14:19, dwayne jacobson <dwayne.jacobson@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> This was the first rally that Sharon sat through many of the seminars and
> said how much she got out of them. She really enjoyed then and is talking
> to others about things she learned. Well done guys and dolls.
>
> dwayne j
>> On 2013-10-14 6:15 PM, "Howard Nielsen" <hnielsen2@cox.net> wrote:
>>
>> Jerry and Ron
>> My wife Susie enjoyed the GMC seminars we attended
>> Then she wants to know about the GMC.
>> She is not interested in shopping or things of that sort.
>> We bought enjoyed the side trips.
>> Coos Bay has so much to see and do.
>> We came away from Coos Bay feeing we had made new friends and had a chance
>> to catch up with old friends.
>> After 43 years of marriage she still enjoys my company.
>> I'm a lucky man.
>> Thanks
>> Howard and Susie
>> Alpine Ca
>> 74 Canyon Lands
>> PS I asked Susie if she thought the rally was boring.
>> No was her answer.
>>
>> All is well with my Lord
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Oct 14, 2013, at 7:39, Work Jerry <glwork@mac.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Quite the contrary, Ron. The whole Getting the Most From the GMC
>> Lifestyle seminar series had nothing to do with engine or chassis
>> maintenance and those were attended equally by men and women. The
>> Restoration, Maintenance and Modernization seminar series did, yet those
>> presentations were attended by quite a number of women as well as men,
>> especially the wives of the younger owners. So, my suggestion is to honor
>> both by creating programs of broad interest as well as the more narrowly
>> focused "engine and chassis maintenance" topics. The early morning Birds
>> of a Feather technical gatherings were quite popular from the feedback we
>> received. BTW, the Yurt in the RV park was designated as the place for
>> games for those who did not want to attend a given program and it saw lots
>> of action, too.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>>> Jerry Work
>>> The Dovetail Joint
>>> Fine furniture designed and hand crafted in the 1907 former Masonic
>> Temple building in historic Kerby, OR
>>> Visitors always welcome!
>>> glwork@mac.com
>>> http://jerrywork.com
>>> 541-499-1027
>>> 541-592-5360
>>> ---------------------
>>>
>>> Message: 14
>>> Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 19:12:02 -0700
>>> From: <rallymaster@juno.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] ON THE WAY TO COOS BAY - IN REVIEW-
>>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>>> Message-ID: <AABKFYW3ZADQQGZJ@smtpout01.vgs.untd.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>>
>>>
>>> Number one is maybe a bit too ambiguous.
>>> It sounds like you are advocating the deletion of the programs the the
>>> women would be more interested in.
>>> There were a fair number of grumbles and growls about the lack of them at
>>> Coos Bay. Many of the ladies are not interested in engine or chassis
>>> maintenance. I agree that the programs should be sequential, rather
>>> than parallel. A place to play Jokers and Marbles or ???? during the
>>> programs you don't want to attend might be in order.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ron & Linda Clark
>>> 1978 Eleganza II
>>> North Plains, ORYGUN
>>> -------------------
>>>
>>>
>>>
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