Outdoorama

[UTPD#5]

Okay MGO Members, we are having a booth again this year at Outdoorama and need the booth to be staffed. Generally, two hour shifts work the best, and that is our requirement. You can get in for free and enjoy the show, while giving a bit to the organization. PLEASE feel free to work with us as MUCH as you possibly can, the MGO needs your support.

There will be plenty of "seasoned*" members there to show you the ropes.

Our Booth Number is 5521
We will provide a list of "workers" to the staff at the event and leave "passes" at the WILL CALL DESK.
We can arrange for you to get a parking pass for $10.00 for all four days if you'd like. PM Tallbear if you need that pass.

When we get closer to the event one of us will PM you for your full name for passes at the will call desk.

http://www.showspan.com/OUT/Home.aspx

The dates for the show are:

Thursday Feb 26
2pm - 930pm
XD Carry 2pm-4pm
kframe357 2pm - 5pm
Garbo* 2pm - 5pm
Roger Roney* 3pm - close
jolari 5pm to close

Friday Feb 27
2pm - 930pm
Garbo* 2pm - 5pm
postban* 4pm - Close
mullinsn2000 6pm - Close
mitommy 6pm - Close

Saturday Feb 28
10am - 9pm
Ed Hoffman* 10am -
NickS* 10am -
sk1nw4lk3r 10am - 2pm (Pending)
Garbo* 12pm - 2pm?
Mark J.* 12pm - Close
Glock Dude, remingtondude58 and Harleydude1911 for 2pm - Close
Roger Roney* 3pm - Close

Sunday Mar 1
10am - 5pm
NickS* 10am ???
Ed (ejk75) Open - 2pm
Mike T.* 1pm - Close
Paul (pnab) 1pm - Close
blk04F150 2pm - Close

* Denotes members I am aware of that have worked booths for MGO in the past.

Please post your availability here, send me or Ed Hoffman a PM or email.

Sorry, you MUST be a CONTRIBUTING MEMBER, or you can join now and still work the booth.

Hope to see you there!

[Garbo]

Let me know the exact hours but I can fill the first three hours of Thursday and Friday. The kids also had a hoot handing out info on the weekend so I can come by again Saturday say mid day.

[UTPD#5]

Holy Crap Dave...that is AWESOME! Thank you!

[wwjmaj]

I'll do Saturday noon to close.

Mark

[Tallbear]

Sunday 1PM to close

[Garbo]

Holy Crap Dave...that is AWESOME! Thank you!


No problem. I know those first two days are the hardest to fill in those time slots. For Saturday I cant gurantee the time but that you have there is pretty close.

Hey RSF,,, are you going to be there with those Turkey calls? I know someone who wants one plus if you want I can send you the pics of that tom my daughter and I got using that call to bring him in. Kind of a testimonial type thing. Let me know.

[dougwg]

I want to help out but I'm not sure what day and time I'll have open this far in advance. I'll post later.

[ejk75]

I can do Sunday open till two...


Ed

[fbuckner]

No problem. I know those first two days are the hardest to fill in those time slots. For Saturday I cant gurantee the time but that you have there is pretty close.

Hey RSF,,, are you going to be there with those Turkey calls? I know someone who wants one plus if you want I can send you the pics of that tom my daughter and I got using that call to bring him in. Kind of a testimonial type thing. Let me know.


Remind me to bring the one you dropped.

[Garbo]

Remind me to bring the one you dropped.


ok remind me to remind you lol

[Maranatha]

I can do Saturday, but do we know when were doing Safe Storage Class

[UTPD#5]

I can do Saturday, but do we know when were doing Safe Storage Class

Don't have any idea about safe storage classes.

[Tallbear]

Don't have any idea about safe storage classes.

ShowSpan hasn't returned my call about day/time of classes. I asked for Saturday.......we'll see. Last year it was VERY late that they got back with me.

[UTPD#5]

Thanks Mike.

If you could let Sarge, Rick, Gary K and Chris know the time when you get it, that would be GREAT!

[sk1nw4lk3r]

i'll do 10 am saturday till 2 pm

[Garbo]

Thanks Mike.

If you could let Sarge, Rick, Gary K and Chris know the time when you get it, that would be GREAT!


If its around the time I can be there I'll lend a hand if needed

[UTPD#5]

i'll do 10 am saturday till 2 pm

PM Sent

[chewy]

I might try to come hang out with sk1nw4lk3r, not to "work" but just to see some of the guys and gadge the level of your fanatasism about guns to see if I can hang out more without ATF "Waco'ing" my house :D

[sk1nw4lk3r]

When I come work on Sat, I will be paying for my membership. Are we allowed to open carry at this event?

[mitommy]

I can help out
Friday 6pm - close
OR
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Let me know what you need

[Tallbear]

This is the website for Rock Financial where Outdoorama will be. http://rockfinancialshowplace.com/

And Show Span the event coordinator.

http://www.showspan.com/OUT/Home.aspx



When I come work on Sat, I will be paying for my membership. Are we allowed to open carry at this event?

[UTPD#5]

I can help out
Friday 6pm - close
OR
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Let me know what you need

Friday would be great...thank you!

[UTPD#5]

When I come work on Sat, I will be paying for my membership. Are we allowed to open carry at this event?

My personal feeling would be, this is not the place.

[dougwg]

When I come work on Sat, I will be paying for my membership. Are we allowed to open carry at this event?

The time is not right for OC at the show grasshopper. Please have patience.

Garry, What about concealed? Need to know if we should leave em in the car or something.

[UTPD#5]

Garry, What about concealed? Need to know if we should leave em in the car or something.

The building capacity is greater than 2500, so I would have to say that CC is not an option, unless you are exempt.

[dougwg]

ok, I'll stick by you then ;-)

[Garbo]

When I worked it last year seen no signs anywhere prohibiting and as far as I can tell it doesnt fall under a CEZ. I'm told they do prohibit carrying a loaded gun during gun shows likely for insurance purposes during those events but from all my reasearch they are CPL freindly.

And I agree, this isnt the place for OC or that policy may change unless you had an OC booth type thing with information to hand out etc. But that may not be allowed either or at least not loeded.

[Garbo]

Gary wouldnt you go by seating capacity? Wouldnt think building capacity is an issue.

Thoughts anyone?

[blk04f150]

I CAN HELP OUT SUNDAY IF YOU STILL NEED ME PLEASE SEND ME ALL THE INFO I NEED AND THE INFO ON PARKING

[jolari]

What days and times do you still need help for? Maybe you could post some type of spread sheet showing the shifts, days, number of people needed and number of people already signed up.

[UTPD#5]

Gary wouldnt you go by seating capacity? Wouldnt think building capacity is an issue.

Thoughts anyone?

I took an impromptu survey around the office and the general consensus was it was a gray area. While there is nothing that confirms either argument, I try to lean to the side of caution.

The reason I said "capacity" is that if seats were in place, it would be much greater than 2500. I am trying to approach it from the "reasonable person" angle.

There wouldn't have to be signage that indicates it is a CFZ; however, the patron is expected to know.

Joe's Tavern that makes a living with quarter drafts is not posted either. LOL

If you decide to carry...you are the only one who should know you are carrying. ;)

[UTPD#5]

What days and times do you still need help for? Maybe you could post some type of spread sheet showing the shifts, days, number of people needed and number of people already signed up.

The very first post has the schedule information...I keep updating that post.

[UTPD#5]

I CAN HELP OUT SUNDAY IF YOU STILL NEED ME PLEASE SEND ME ALL THE INFO I NEED AND THE INFO ON PARKING

Thanks, got you on Sunday from 2pm until close.

The first post has info in it for the passes and such.

THANK YOU

[UTPD#5]

What days and times do you still need help for? Maybe you could post some type of spread sheet showing the shifts, days, number of people needed and number of people already signed up.

Thursday evening until close and the same Friday is what we need, if you can help.

Let me know.

[jolari]

I can help out Thursday from 5pm to close. I'll try to get there before 5 so I can pick up any pointers from Garbo about manning the booth.

[UTPD#5]

I can help out Thursday from 5pm to close. I'll try to get there before 5 so I can pick up any pointers from Garbo about manning the booth.

Thanks much!

[Roger Roney]

CC should be no problem, many have at past shows. We've had this discussion for the past several years. As stated above,
The time is not right for OC at the show grasshopper. Please have patience. Put me down for my "usual" :lol: shifts of Thurs & Sat, sometime after 2-3pm. I could do Wed instead of Thur, if that fits better.

Roger

[UTPD#5]

CC should be no problem, many have at past shows. We've had this discussion for the past several years. As stated above,Put me down for my "usual" :lol: shifts of Thurs & Sat, sometime after 2-3pm. I could do Wed instead of Thur, if that fits better.

Roger

Considering that the show starts on Thursday, Wednesday would not work better.

I am not aware of your "usual."

I will be glad to put you on the schedule from 3pm until ? for Thursday and Saturday.

Thank you.

[mullinsn2000]

I should be able to do a 6pm - close on Thurs. or Fri. or probably 4 - close Sat. or Sun. Just let me know what day if you need me and I can have my wife adjust her work schedule so she can be home with my son.

[Roger Roney]

Considering that the show starts on Thursday, Wednesday would not work better.

I am not aware of your "usual."

I will be glad to put you on the schedule from 3pm until ? for Thursday and Saturday.....I guess not. :lol: At one time it used to open Wed, 'course, at one time it used to be a ten day show and I had to be there every day. :lol:

My "usual" has been those two days, 3-4 until closing, so schedule me where needed.

Roger

[postban]

I can help out on Friday 27th from about 4pm-close. Would like to bring my 12yr old son also, he is very gunny also.

[UTPD#5]

Thanks mullins and postban. Schedule updated!

[UTPD#5]

Thanks to all the people who have stepped up to assist at the event.

For the first time that I can recall, we have filled the schedule and will be all set with volunteers for the booth. So, rather than have the booth filled with too many people, we have decided to close the schedule at this time.

The west side event is still open for volunteers, contact Tallbear, and there will be plenty of events in the future.

Thanks again and we'll see you soon!

[PhotoTom]

Garry...don't forget kframe357...I sent you a PM a couple of days ago...!

[UTPD#5]

Garry...don't forget kframe357...I sent you a PM a couple of days ago...!

He and I talked and had it all set, I just didn't post it for some reason.

Thx.

[Tallbear]

ATTENTION WORKERS!!!!

After 1 pm opening day, pick up your pass at the Exhibitor Entrance located in the back of Hall A

[remingtondude58]

What a fun event! I definitely enjoyed my time there!

[bigwillie]

I was on Vicodin and still had a toothache, just couldn't eat none of the food they had. Still was worth it.

[mklott]

mee too

[wwjmaj]

mee too

The vicodin? the not eating? the worth it? or all three?

Seriously, it was GREAT to meet so many of you and put faces and names to the usernames. THANK YOU to ALL who helped and have joined since the show closed. Without volunteers like you the Antis win; United there are not enough of them to pry our cold dead fingers off our rights!

Mark

[UTPD#5]

It was a great event, next year will be even better.