Outdoorama! Feb. 26, 27, 28, Mar.1, 2015 Novi, MI -- Volunteers needed

[SeeTee]

MGO at the Outdoorama 2015, Feb 26~Mar 1


It's that time of the year again! come on out to the Outdoorama- stop by and say hello at booth 5523, all the way to the back of the room, right by the Dog obstacle course.


-Please check this thread often, it will be updated as things change-

It is that time of the year again to call for volunteers, since many members have worked events for MGO, I will not drag out the post, If you are new to MGO or have not worked a event before and want to volunteer or want more information feel free to pm me with any questions you might have.

Forum users this is a great opportunity to volunteer and support Michigan Gun Owners and earn a 1yr. paid membership at the same time!

This event earns volunteers shift credits, MGO member Shift credits earned can be used as entry's for the MGO Gun of the year drawing, extending existing membership or gift memberships.

A big Thank You to all that helped out last year, all of you did a great job!

Here is a show plan on where to enter the building and to aid in locating the MGO booth, it is in the same spot as last year, the booth # is 5523. OUT14 booth loc..pdf (http://www.migunowners.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24685&d=1390105165)

Directions to the Suburban Collection Showplace 29-OUT-map-dir-13.pdf (http://www.migunowners.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20444&d=1360000737)

As we have done in the past, volunteers are welcome to bring a gun to display while they are working the booth, we will supply gun locks and a cable to anchor them to the table.


As always ALL members of the Board of Directors are on the badge list- just in case any want to drop in the booth ( although most of the BOD have already volunteered )

As usual I will be there for all shifts.

I need 1 person to help with set-up and anybody additional who would like to learn how to set-up the booth are welcome.

Set-up will be Wednesday the 25th, we need be there between 10:30 am~ 11 am, if anybody can make it, but a little later I can work with that, just let me know, I will be there till 6pm.

Set-up SeeTee, Mikeb32, Ruger, Adam9er


Thursday February 26, 2015 set-up & show time 1pm to 9:30

Shifts

(1) 1pm to 6 pm Ragged Jagged, Garbo, SeeTee,

(2) 5:30pm to 9:30pm dmd7765, Jrebel617


Friday February 27, 2015 12 noon to 9:30
Shifts

(3)11:30am to 3pm turban, SeeTee

(4) 2pm to 6pm Ragged Jagged, Johnmeo, Glock94

(5) 5:30pm to 9:30pm tedalton, dmd7765, Maranatha


Saturday February 28 , 2015 10 am to 9pm
Shifts

(6) 10am to 2p KiltGuy, travisthared, Magnum Man, MiniMag,

(7) 1:30 pm to 5:30pm- KiltGuy, travisthared, tedalton, debdalton,

( 8 ) 5:00pm to 9pm KiltGuy, tedalton, debdalton, Super Trucker


Sunday March 1, 2015 10am to 5pm
Shifts

(9) 10am to 2:00pm dmd7765, Mopedman,

(10) 1:30pm to 5:30pm Mopedman,

(includes the pack up)

Admission Discounts

Limited quantity of 2 for 1 coupons- 2 adult admissions for the price of one maybe available (while they last ) at the following locations.

ATEi
Firingline gun shop & range
Westborn gun shop
Gun Barn Gun shop in Livonia
Centermass gun shop & range
Shooters Service gun shop
Top Gun gun shop & range
GBII Tactical Gun shop

There will be some at the upcoming Feb.21 members meeting.



Download & print Discount Coupon for $2 off on weekday admission! Anybody reading this post is welcome to use this coupon & pass it along to others.

http://www.migunowners.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=30890&stc=1

[mikeb32]

You know I will bring the Trailer to set-up!!

[tedalton]

Go ahead and sign me and Deb up for shifts 7 and 8. I can also manage 2 or 5 depending on which one needs someone.

[dmd7765]

I can do 7 and 8

[Kilt Guy]

All shifts for Saturday

[Kilt Guy]

That would be 6, 7 & 8

[medictg]

Was any headway made about the No Weapons policy from last year??

[mikeb32]

Was any headway made about the No Weapons policy from last year??

No, the Policy is still the same.

[SeeTee]

Thanks everybody, roster updated.
Tom I put you in on Friday shift (5) as I have at least one for the # (2) on Thursday.
Dave I might need you to move from shift (7) to one of the other days if they don't fill in, but we have some time left for others to step up.

[Garbo]

I can squeeze in Thursday or Friday for a couple hurs. I'll let you know which shift to put me in. Bummed I missed last year

[dmd7765]

I can do 5 and 9 too

[SeeTee]

I can squeeze in Thursday or Friday for a couple hurs. I'll let you know which shift to put me in. Bummed I missed last year

Thanks Dave, that would help a lot, as anyone can see we are thin on those days!

Lots of room for volunteers folks, I know it seems like a long way off but it does come up fast + I have a deadline of Feb. 18 to get the names of the booth workers to ShowSpan.

For new volunteers rest assured you will not be alone in the booth, there will be at least one experienced booth worker with you at all times.

For the forum users, the first shift you volunteer for will earn you a one year MGO membership!!

If you are not sure working the booth is for you, I can set up a time for you to come on in and observe the activities for awhile and not have to "work" the booth.

[TomServo434]

I wont be able to attend this one as our baby is due right around the same time, so our hands will be pretty full. For the apprehensive people, the first time I volunteered for the MGO booth was last years Outdoorama show, and it was a blast. Nothing but good things to say about the experience.

[Ragged Jagged]

Hello SeeTee, I talked with you at the B4K dinner about volunteering. I'd like to volunteer for shifts 1 and 4; which are Thursday 1-6 and Friday 2-6.

[Maranatha]

Carl.....please put me down for shift 5 ... Friday night

[dmd7765]

I can do 7 and 8

I need to back out of shift 8, sorry

[SeeTee]

Ok, just a few weeks away !! We are still in need of volunteers, in particular at least one for set-up on Wed. Feb 25th, and the following shifts 1,2,3 and we can still fit people in a few other shifts as well.

No experience necessary, on the job training provided! it is easy & fun! and you get to work with the best people!!

For those who are not sure of if working with the public is for you, again we offer the opportunity to come on out and spend a little time in the booth ( however this will not earn a shift credit, but you don't have to do anything other then show up ) to get a feel of working the booth and experience MGO interacting with the public.

I think the Org. has done all it can to make it easy and rewarding in many ways to volunteer and support it for any event, covering entering into events, parking, refreshments, shift credits for entry into the Gun of the year drawing or gifting / extending memberships, earning a MGO membership for anyone that is not member & volunteers for a full shift & did I say getting to work with great people too!
Alright we have not offered free .22's ;) but seriously what's it going to take?

I know people are out there on the forum by the thousands every day, So tell me where are the volunteers?

To all the past volunteers a very sincere THANK YOU for your efforts!


One last thought, if there is something about Michigan Gun Owners that you object to and it keeps you from volunteering and do not want to make a public post, please pm me and tell me why.

Thank You.

[Maranatha]

Carl.....please put me down for shift 5 ... Friday night

I can do Friday night

[SeeTee]

I can do Friday night

Got you on the list.

Now for everybody else who like to volunteer for this event, Please speak up! There is a deadline with the Show promoters of Feb 18, to have the worker's list submitted so time is ticking to get on board with this year's Outdoorama

In addition to the show itself, I really need 1 person to help with set-up on Feb. 25 anybody?

[SeeTee]

Bump for the Outdoorama, the roster has filled in some, we could use help for set-up, time is open a bit, if you can't be there for the start, we can still fit you in and use your help.

Also we still could use help for shift #1 on Thursday and help on shift #3 on Friday would not hurt.

Tomorrow is the last day to get your names in!!

[mikeb32]

Guys We need help at Set-Up on Wednesday, 2/25/2015 at 11:30 A.M.

If You Can Help Us out, You will receive a Shift Credit for your Efforts, Please let See Tee or myself know

Thanks

[Ruger]

Guys We need help at Set-Up on Wednesday, 2/25/2015 at 11:30 A.M.

If You Can Help Us out, You will receive a Shift Credit for your Efforts, Please let See Tee or myself know

Thanks

Right now my calendar is open. What time are you guys meeting and where? Do you need a PU truck?

[Garbo]

I'll do shift 1 tomorrow

[Garbo]

Shoot that didn't last long, something just came up. I may be able to cover till 3:30 if that helps

[SeeTee]

Hi Dave,

Shift #1 is next Thursday the 26th and help till 3:30 will do just fine.

Ruger, we will meet at the SPSC, in Novi where they hold the Gun show, no pick needed, but there is some minor lifting required.

[Garbo]

Man can you tell I've been sick for 3 days :). In a bit of a time warp here. But yes i'
ll commit to at least 3:30-4:00 for first shift

[Garbo]

Or if it helps you more I can help with set up. tell me which

[adam9er]

I can help out on thursday with the 5:30-9:30 shift.

[Ruger]

Hi Dave,

Shift #1 is next Thursday the 26th and help till 3:30 will do just fine.

Ruger, we will meet at the SPSC, in Novi where they hold the Gun show, no pick needed, but there is some minor lifting required.

See ya Wednesday.

[mikeb32]

Thanks Ruger!

[PhotoTom]

Man can you tell I've been sick for 3 days :). In a bit of a time warp here. But yes i'
ll commit to at least 3:30-4:00 for first shift

Dude…a whole 1/2 hour? :lol:
Trim your time warp!

:lollol:

[SeeTee]

Or if it helps you more I can help with set up. tell me which

Shift 1 on Thursday the 26th.

[Garbo]

Dude…a whole 1/2 hour? :lol:
Trim your time warp!


:lollol:

lol no staying until 3:30-4:00

[RaoulDuke]

I can do #9 if you need a hand.

[Bstan522]

If you need help any day let me know.

[SeeTee]

Pm's sent.

[SeeTee]

Here we go tomorrow is set up day- after very early morning I will not be checking into the forum until late in the evening- after that for the rest of the week it will be hit & miss.

If you need to contact me call my cell, better to text, if you don't have it, send me a pm now.

I have sent pm's to all the new volunteers with my cell # and your shift information some of you have not replied, please do ASAP. text or pm is best.

If you have volunteered and not turned in you name to me for the badge list, do it now, you will not be able to get into the show without the badge.


A big Thank You to all this year's volunteers!

See everybody there!

[mikeb32]

Just wanted to Hi-Jack the thread for a minute and give a shout out to: Ruger, Adam9er, and of Course Our Activities Chairman SeeTee for all they did at Set Up today to make this show happen!!

Thanks Guys!!

[SeeTee]

And thanks to everybody who volunteered for the Outdoorama.

Now it's off to the show!!!!!! I'll see you all there!

[Magnum Man]

See you all Saturday!

[SeeTee]

Just a note for the Guy's working the booth - we have a limited amount of the Grey Polo shirt's for sale at the booth, must be a volunteer to purchase- see me at the booth if you want one.

[SeeTee]

Just a few pictures of the new booth set-up and new Michigan Gun Owners banners!


http://i58.tinypic.com/20awdpc.jpg

New banner for the back side of the display.

http://i60.tinypic.com/2wrg4ra.jpg

A few more,

http://i57.tinypic.com/264klkp.jpg

Clearly gets our name out there!

http://i61.tinypic.com/2yw7iu8.jpg

A Happy new volunteer!

http://i58.tinypic.com/2gxip3d.jpg


Thank you to all who worked the booth today! I enjoyed working with you!

And it was nice to meet some members who stopped by to say hello, I was still expecting an eye patch! (inside joke)

[travisthared]

Carl, booth looks great. I like the new banner. Good job to all that set-up. See you tomorrow at 10am.

[dmd7765]

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[turban]

Carl, thx much for helping a rookie get prepared, and thx for all you do. Great job!

Tom

[SeeTee]

Carl, thx much for helping a rookie get prepared, and thx for all you do. Great job!

Tom

Your very welcome, It was my pleasure to work with you, John, Brandon, & Jay you guy's did great! Thanks for volunteering, I hope to see you all at a MGO fun event somewhere soon.

Thanks to the old hands on the late shift too!

[oldmann1967]

Looks good everyone. Keep up the good work!

[johntncm]

Coming to the show today. It will be my first time at this event. Was wondering are there any dealers at the show selling firearms? Got an itch that needs to be scratched and would like to kill two birds with one stone. Thanks,John.

[Magnum Man]

Coming to the show today. It will be my first time at this event. Was wondering are there any dealers at the show selling firearms? Got an itch that needs to be scratched and would like to kill two birds with one stone. Thanks,John.

Not usually. Most of the firearms there are for display purposes.

[SeeTee]

Guns, yea we had a few there, people stop and look and we talk guns a bit, just some pictures to close out this year's event.

http://i60.tinypic.com/23u3gh5.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/14tr6eo.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/2hxvpkh.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/10new40.jpg


Once again I want to thank all the volunteers that took time to drive out and help work the show, we can't do it without you!!

The new guy's really did great!! I could not ask for more.

Thanks to the BOD for all their support to make it all happen.

Goodnight Outdoorama 2015.