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fbuckner
06-04-2009, 04:23 AM
2009 MGO annual meeting and picnic:


Where 7350 Sanford Rd, Howell, Mi 48855

When July 18th

Time 12-4pm Pig will be served promptly at 1 pm by the farmers roasting the pig they have a graduation at 4pm elsewhere..

MGO will be supplying a Roast Pig and Pop
Please bring a dish to pass and a bag chair
There will be a large tent to sit under in case of rain.

*** Note*** Typically MGO has a drawing for people who vote either in person or by proxy.
If anyone has anything or can scroung up donations for door prizes from retailers such as goods and or services.
Please contact me with a list of items.

For dish to pass so far we have these items.
Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Baked Beans
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Big Cake

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
Dougwg +3 or 4
honorguard
KayL
fbuckner +3
wwj + 1

Update stolen from Cherokee LOL!

shurhouse
06-04-2009, 05:23 AM
I'm there, macaroni and pea salad

wwjmaj
06-18-2009, 11:30 AM
I'm there. Will bring Ice Tea (UNSWEET - I don't drink pop) to share and a sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share.

:glutton::glutton::glutton:

MICPL
06-18-2009, 11:53 AM
I'm there. Will bring Ice Tea (UNSWEET)
:glutton::glutton::glutton:


Now your talking my language!!!!!

fbuckner
06-18-2009, 09:28 PM
See first post

Done Deal
06-22-2009, 08:29 PM
Is there such a thing as attending but not bringing a dish to pass and a bag chair?

And what is the time that the meeting is called to order?

fbuckner
06-22-2009, 08:37 PM
Meeting will be called to order at 12:00 sharp. I would bring a chair just to take a load off unless you feel like standing. I should have a few extra chairs around here somewhere.

Done Deal
06-22-2009, 08:47 PM
Thank you. While I am not wanting for dishes, chairs, or ideas....they tend to rub folks the wrong way so, I might just show up to see for myself what the originators of some of these wonderful posts look like in person.

The mental imagery I have now....well.....belongs in the barn yard I guess....

fbuckner
06-22-2009, 08:56 PM
I have a barn yard as well LOL.

Garbo
06-22-2009, 09:33 PM
I took a sharpiue and put XXXXX all over this date on the calander with a "dont even think of planning anything" at the bottom. So lets keep our fingers croosed I should be there.

Done Deal
06-22-2009, 09:34 PM
I took a sharpiue and put XXXXX all over this date on the calander with a "dont even think of planning anything" at the bottom. So lets keep our fingers croosed I should be there.

Are Mods manning the gun towers?

Garbo
06-22-2009, 09:37 PM
lol sure, and we'll throw all prisioners into that dam electric fenced area with the goat that I manage to grab in the past.

Done Deal
06-22-2009, 09:37 PM
You.....a goat grabber?

Never woulda thunk it....

Barrettone
06-23-2009, 12:26 AM
Good, we'll get a lot done. I want this organization to move forward and take the next step. We can only do so by putting the past to bed and moving forward with bold new ideas.

Joeywhat
06-23-2009, 06:44 AM
I'll probably bring some baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake.

Done Deal
06-23-2009, 07:13 AM
I'll probably bring some baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake.

What kinda cheesecake????

Joeywhat
06-23-2009, 09:11 AM
What kinda cheesecake????

I dunno...what do you want?

It'll probably be a standard New York cheesecake with a key lime or raspberry sauce...but I can take special requests.

Done Deal
06-23-2009, 09:32 AM
I dunno...what do you want?

It'll probably be a standard New York cheesecake with a key lime or raspberry sauce...but I can take special requests.


Both sound interesting....but, you can even bring a whole key lime pie if you want to....hehehe....

Barrettone
06-23-2009, 09:49 AM
I dunno...what do you want?

It'll probably be a standard New York cheesecake with a key lime or raspberry sauce...but I can take special requests.



<insert Homer voice here>

mmm...raspberry sauce...

Joeywhat
06-23-2009, 09:54 AM
Both sound interesting....but, you can even bring a whole key lime pie if you want to....hehehe....

Don't tempt me...

Since I know have Fridays off I could probably just spend all day cooking. Don't be surprised if I show up with 5 different things just because I was bored the day before the meeting :rolleyes:

Done Deal
06-23-2009, 10:21 AM
Don't tempt me...

Since I know have Fridays off I could probably just spend all day cooking. Don't be surprised if I show up with 5 different things just because I was bored the day before the meeting :rolleyes:

Dang, if I thought home made key lime pie was in my future...I might even consider running for the EC, just to keep folks distracted while I chow on it.

dougwg
06-23-2009, 10:45 AM
I'll arm wrestle you for the KLP.

Done Deal
06-23-2009, 10:56 AM
Too late...

Maranatha
06-23-2009, 05:06 PM
Key Lime Pie, Something Doug and Lee agree On,

Its a beginning

dougwg
06-23-2009, 05:27 PM
Key Lime Pie, Something Doug and Lee agree On,

Its a beginning

No, I just wanted to arm wrestle him for it.

Cherokee
06-23-2009, 06:18 PM
I havent seen a post for baked beans yet. Can't have a pig roast without them. I'm in for da beans ( lots-o-pork incuded in them ).

Will there be a way to keep them warm?

UTPD#5
06-24-2009, 09:35 AM
I havent seen a post for baked beans yet. Can't have a pig roast without them. I'm in for da beans ( lots-o-pork incuded in them ).

Will there be a way to keep them warm?

If you have a crock pot, there is power.

UTPD#5
06-24-2009, 09:38 AM
I will be briniging tater salad and cole slaw.

Buckner...are my chairs still there?

Honorguard
07-01-2009, 02:26 PM
This won't be like last year? With all the shooting, and dodging cow patties and such?

Last year was a riot, even if I did get there late. Hell, I got to meet a buncha people (*wave KayL*).

KayL
07-01-2009, 03:33 PM
(*wave KayL*).
Back atcha, dude!

fbuckner
07-01-2009, 04:56 PM
Sorry to say this year there will be no organized shooting events. If you want to go for a walk out back you are more that welcome to do so.

KayL
07-01-2009, 07:43 PM
Sorry to say this year there will be no organized shooting events. If you want to go for a walk out back you are more that welcome to do so.
How about some disorganized ones?

Barrettone, where is that pin table?!???!!

Barrettone
07-01-2009, 08:32 PM
How about some disorganized ones?

Barrettone, where is that pin table?!???!!

Well Kay, I left LGC to help MGO grow, so unfortunately, I no longer have access to them...sorry. :cry:

KayL
07-01-2009, 08:42 PM
Well Kay, I left LGC to help MGO grow, so unfortunately, I no longer have access to them...sorry. :cry:
Well, dang it. You weren't supposed to burn your bridges!

fbuckner
07-01-2009, 08:44 PM
Pretty muddy down there anyhow to drive a truck in. Hang paper or shoot walnuts.

Maranatha
07-01-2009, 08:50 PM
CAN WE BRING SOME CLAY pigeons

Barrettone
07-01-2009, 08:56 PM
Well, dang it. You weren't supposed to burn your bridges!

I didn't burn a bridge, I just can't exercise "executive privilege" anymore...We need to build the new MGO Indoor Range and Conference Center for such functions!!!:-D

KayL
07-01-2009, 08:57 PM
...We need to build the new MGO Indoor Range and Conference Center for such functions!!!:-D
Cool! Where do we send donations?

Barrettone
07-01-2009, 09:05 PM
Cool! Where do we send donations?

Send all donations to:

Project "Goat Dome"
7350 Sanford Rd.
Howell, Mi 48855

:moon:

remingtondude58
07-01-2009, 09:53 PM
I didn't burn a bridge, I just can't exercise "executive privilege" anymore...We need to build the new MGO Indoor Range and Conference Center for such functions!!!:-D

Sounds neat!!!

Cherokee
07-01-2009, 09:59 PM
Is there a people count yet, of who's going to be there??

fbuckner
07-02-2009, 04:16 AM
doesnt seem to be many other than the current EC and those listed to either bring a dish to pass?

dougwg
07-02-2009, 07:59 AM
Me me me


and the wife and munchkin.

NickS
07-02-2009, 09:30 AM
Rick, Mark me up for some bread rolls.

Knimrod
07-02-2009, 10:09 AM
Put me down for taco salad..

KayL
07-02-2009, 10:36 AM
I'll bring me and pepper/tomato/artichoke salad.

Done Deal
07-02-2009, 11:00 AM
I can't stay past the meeting due to another commitment that I am going to have to be late for as it is but....let me know if you need me to bring something anyway.

johnzilla
07-02-2009, 04:42 PM
I'll be there. I will bring cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies.

Maranatha
07-02-2009, 05:32 PM
I'll be there, is there a food list started

larrybob42
07-02-2009, 06:52 PM
I wont be there but you are all making me hungry!

NickS
07-02-2009, 07:07 PM
I'll be there, is there a food list started

First post but Rick hasn't updated it since the 24th.

Cherokee
07-02-2009, 07:29 PM
Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Baked Beans
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Bread rolls
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Big Cake

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
Dougwg
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner
wwj

If I missed anyone, please speak up.

Maranatha
07-02-2009, 07:43 PM
put me down for a Big Cake

fbuckner
07-02-2009, 08:47 PM
Thanks Cherokee

NickS
07-03-2009, 09:11 AM
Change my dish from bread rolls to buns. Also add Rick Sutliff as attending.

*Note to all*
Looks like less than 25 people?! If you're bringing guests, you need to list them as well so we know how many total to expect to feed. Thanks.

dougwg
07-03-2009, 09:27 AM
I posted but ...

Myself and the wife
I also might have a couple others coming with.

Also I'll be bringing some homebrew.

shurhouse
07-03-2009, 11:45 AM
*Note to all*
Looks like less than 25 people?! If you're bringing guests, you need to list them as well so we know how many total to expect to feed. Thanks.

Wow! With a membership of 7,000 and with a contributing membership of 500, that are going to vote on the future of MGO, only 25? Me thinks it may be time to "pump up the volume".

Maranatha
07-03-2009, 03:11 PM
Wow! With a membership of 7,000 and with a contributing membership of 500, that are going to vote on the future of MGO, only 25? Me thinks it may be time to "pump up the volume".


this is why we need to have absentee ballots.

Done Deal
07-03-2009, 06:31 PM
this is why we need to have absentee ballots.


Well, they would be low in calories....

Food for thought....

Cherokee
07-03-2009, 06:36 PM
Lance, the quick reply button is acting like a quote button.

Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Baked Beans
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Big Cake
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner
wwj
Rick Sutliff

If I missed anyone, please speak up.

Burs
07-03-2009, 07:10 PM
Me and the wife. And we will bring 4 bags of chips.

Cherokee
07-03-2009, 08:16 PM
Lance, the quick reply button is acting like a quote button.

Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Baked Beans
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Big Cake
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner
wwj
Rick Sutliff

If I missed anyone, please speak up.

Howard000003
07-04-2009, 12:44 AM
I'll be there, not sure what I'll bring yet.

_DK_
07-04-2009, 10:24 PM
Are kids welcome? I'm having trouble finding a sitter

fbuckner
07-04-2009, 10:33 PM
Yep kids are welcome I have a pool so bring the suits. If the meeting bores you bring fishing pole there are 2 ponds down below.

jvanhorn
07-05-2009, 07:07 AM
I would like to come, but:

It's 2.25 hours over there

I would have to come alone, which I'm not used to, or convince my wife to drive 5 hours there and back to meet a bunch of strangers.

But, I have two weeks to work on it. I will try. She's a good kid, she hasn't butchered me in my sleep yet!

Barrettone
07-05-2009, 10:34 AM
I would like to come, but:

It's 2.25 hours over there

I would have to come alone, which I'm not used to, or convince my wife to drive 5 hours there and back to meet a bunch of strangers.

But, I have two weeks to work on it. I will try. She's a good kid, she hasn't butchered me in my sleep yet!


I hope you can make it. You cannot believe how nice it is to be able to put faces with the people you converse with here on MGO. They are a special group of people. The people who are involved in the organization do some truly wonderful things, and it puts a lot in perspective. MGO is NOT just a forum. It is a group of grass roots activists who do a lot to promote gun safety and the shooting sports. Please consider making the effort. I think you and your wife might be pleasantly surprised.

Cherokee
07-05-2009, 10:50 AM
Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Baked Beans
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Big Cake
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner
wwj
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003

If I missed anyone, please speak up.

G22
07-05-2009, 01:00 PM
I'll be there. I can bring some nacho chips & salsa.

My friends daughters 16th birthday party starts at 4:00 and its by Mt. Holly so I'm not sure how long I can stay after the meeting and election.

wwjmaj
07-06-2009, 03:54 PM
as stated in the third post in this thread:

Will bring Ice Tea (UNSWEET - I don't drink pop) to share and a sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share.

fbuckner
07-06-2009, 04:08 PM
Mark you are a man after my own heart I Love Tea

Cherokee
07-06-2009, 06:30 PM
Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Baked Beans
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Big Cake
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ.............Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003

If I missed anyone, please speak up.

Done Deal
07-06-2009, 06:54 PM
Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Baked Beans
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Big Cake
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ.............Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003

If I missed anyone, please speak up.


I hope you did if less than 5% of the membership is attending the event. This is our future here folks....make plans to attend and VOTE!!!!

fbuckner
07-06-2009, 08:39 PM
Lucky to get more than 20 at any of the past annual meetings and that includes teh EC and Election committee. Almost embarrasing to say it but its true.

Garbo
07-06-2009, 08:42 PM
I would like to come, but:

It's 2.25 hours over there

I would have to come alone, which I'm not used to, or convince my wife to drive 5 hours there and back to meet a bunch of strangers.

But, I have two weeks to work on it. I will try. She's a good kid, she hasn't butchered me in my sleep yet!

Do you own a tent??? Sleep with the cows lol.

So Rick whats in those ponds anyway? Been wondering that myself

Done Deal
07-06-2009, 08:53 PM
Lucky to get more than 20 at any of the past annual meetings and that includes teh EC and Election committee. Almost embarrasing to say it but its true.

And your roasting an entire hog? Heck, a 10 lb pork loin would be more than sufficient for pulled pork.

Ed Hoffman
07-06-2009, 09:34 PM
Have you seen the EC

WE CAN EAT :rofl:

Done Deal
07-06-2009, 09:37 PM
Have you seen the EC

WE CAN EAT :rofl:

But can you walk after?????

Ed Hoffman
07-06-2009, 09:41 PM
No
just roll us around

:smile:

fbuckner
07-06-2009, 09:53 PM
Just roll em down the hill climbing back up will either give some a heart attack or inspire some to loose weight. Garbo there are gills and bass and a few large cats in the north pond.

spectr019
07-07-2009, 12:58 PM
hey hey I would very much like to come to this. I remember reading about it last year, but I had to go to an annual softball game in howell for work :/. My girlfriend lives in Howell, so I think I'll just go pick her up and we'll drive on over (I've gotten her all pumped about purchasing guns and exercising rights...but first I have to get her to stop buying me guns and get them for herself, but that's harder said than done!). I as well am going to be a stranger to everyone. What do yall do at these meetings, and what is the voting for? Do you carry to this? Open or concealed? But yeah, if you can sum it up for me real quick what it's all about, I'd like to stop by and meet you all.

Ben

Done Deal
07-07-2009, 01:13 PM
What do yall do at these meetings, and what is the voting for? Do you carry to this? Open or concealed? But yeah, if you can sum it up for me real quick what it's all about, I'd like to stop by and meet you all.

Ben


Some people carry the guns....some people hold the targets.

Which would you prefer?

spectr019
07-07-2009, 01:26 PM
i would like to carry the gun please...no targets for me

Done Deal
07-07-2009, 01:36 PM
i would like to carry the gun please...no targets for me

Dang....they keep having to invite new target bearers every year.

And they wonder why attendance is down...

Meanwhile, maybe you will get lucky and have somebody that has been there before tell you what goes on. I never have been but, keep hearing stories of goats and rolling down hills and all sorts of things....

This one will be my first too but, fortunately for me, I am too slow to make an interesting target bearer.

Cherokee
07-07-2009, 01:36 PM
I as well am going to be a stranger to everyone.

Not as strange as some of us are. :)




What do yall do at these meetings, and what is the voting for?

Eat, fellowship, eat some more, a little more fellowship. Then there is the annual meeting of the EC ( Board of Directors ).

The vote is for the new Board of Directors ( of MGO ).

Joeywhat
07-07-2009, 01:38 PM
I would check with Rick but I assume OC is OK at the meeting.

Cherokee
07-07-2009, 01:39 PM
Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Baked Beans
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Big Cake
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ.............Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003
spectr019 +1

If I missed anyone, please speak up.

Byron
07-07-2009, 01:42 PM
It's Michigan GUN OWNERS. ALL legal carry better be welcomed.

KayL
07-07-2009, 01:45 PM
At some point, didn't everyone lift up their shirts and do a show and tell last year??

Cherokee
07-07-2009, 01:46 PM
At some point, didn't everyone lift up their shirts and do a show and tell last year??

Why Kay....I didnt think you were THAT free spirited. :)

fbuckner
07-07-2009, 01:47 PM
Yea and last year when I lifted my shirt mine was bigger than your Kay LOL.

Of course Carry any carry is welcome here.

dougwg
07-07-2009, 01:50 PM
Yea and last year when I lifted my shirt mine was bigger than your Kay LOL.

Of course Carry any carry is welcome here.
Long gun carry? :upto:

KayL
07-07-2009, 01:53 PM
Why Kay....I didnt think you were THAT free spirited. :)

Yea and last year when I lifted my shirt mine was bigger than your Kay LOL.
Wouldn't that make a great group picture??

dougwg
07-07-2009, 01:55 PM
Long gun carry? :upto:

Are we only going to shoot .22's or should we bring "other stuff" to shoot too?

Garbo
07-07-2009, 01:56 PM
Of course Carry any carry is welcome here.

Right up to the point we start tapping dougs home brew :cheers:

KayL
07-07-2009, 01:57 PM
Are we only going to shoot .22's or should we bring "other stuff" to shoot too?
In some other thread, Rick said no shooting this year.

fbuckner
07-07-2009, 01:58 PM
You are welcome to use the range down below at your own risk and discretion but I don't think we will have a whole lot of time for fun and games.

Cherokee
07-07-2009, 02:06 PM
Been meaning to ask you Rick, but is this getting shut down at strictly 4pm? Or will stranglers who are enjoying fellowship be allowed to hang around another hour or so?

Done Deal
07-07-2009, 02:14 PM
Been meaning to ask you Rick, but is this getting shut down at strictly 4pm? Or will stranglers who are enjoying fellowship be allowed to hang around another hour or so?

It sorta depends upon what mood the goat is in doesn't it?

jcurtis
07-07-2009, 02:14 PM
Been meaning to ask you Rick, but is this getting shut down at strictly 4pm? Or will stranglers who are enjoying fellowship be allowed to hang around another hour or so?


I don't know if we want "stranglers" hanging around anywhere... ;) just poking fun

JohnnieBravo
07-07-2009, 04:10 PM
heck I'll show up, It would be nice to put some faces with the names. let me see what I can rustle up to bring.

Cherokee
07-07-2009, 08:05 PM
Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Baked Beans
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Big Cake
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ.............Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003
spectr019 +1
JohnnieBravo

If I missed anyone, please speak up.

Trauma
07-08-2009, 11:35 AM
aww man my CPL class is the same day. damn.

-Trauma:flag:

sprink
07-08-2009, 07:37 PM
this is why we need to have absentee ballots.

I can't make it and want to vote by proxy, but need to see a ballot. Time is getting short.

JohnnieBravo
07-08-2009, 07:44 PM
i guess my wife isnt going to attend but she' going to make tuna noodle salad for me to bring :hide:

fbuckner
07-08-2009, 07:46 PM
Mmm tuna noodle salad I suggest that to my wife and she rolls her eyes. I love it.

JohnnieBravo
07-08-2009, 07:47 PM
is anyone bringing their kids? my 5 yr old son and 6 yr old daughter want to come with me.

Ed Hoffman
07-08-2009, 08:30 PM
Kids are always wlecome

fbuckner
07-08-2009, 08:34 PM
bring the water wings they can swim in the pool.

Cherokee
07-08-2009, 08:34 PM
Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Brownies w/ Walnuts
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Big Cake
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ.............Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share
JohnnieBravo......tuna noodle salad

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003
spectr019 +1


Realized if I am going to ride my bike down, baked beans wouldn't be feasable. So I'm bringing Brownies instead ( easier to carry in the saddle bags ).

Maranatha
07-08-2009, 09:32 PM
I can't make it and want to vote by proxy, but need to see a ballot. Time is getting short.

a list a candidates is posted in the call for candidates thread

right now the list is

Current Volunteers to date:
Jeff (Barrettone) LaFave
Nick (NickS) Sutliff
Rick (fbuckner) Buckner
Garry (UTPD#5) Flanary
Lee (Done Deal) Aldrich
Jim (Cherokee) Ross
Gary (Maranatha) Kramer



Do you want to join the Fun Greg, we'd love to have you Run Again

dougwg
07-08-2009, 09:36 PM
What? no cargo rack on your helmet?

Done Deal
07-08-2009, 09:55 PM
What? no cargo rack on your helmet?

His umbrella attaches there...

Cherokee
07-09-2009, 04:44 PM
Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Brownies w/ Walnuts
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Nuclear Beans
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ.............Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share
JohnnieBravo......tuna noodle salad

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003
spectr019 +1

Updated

Honorguard
07-10-2009, 02:12 PM
i guess my wife isnt going to attend but she' going to make tuna noodle salad for me to bring :hide:


PRETTY PLEASE, put a HUGE label on this. Fish/Shellfish can kill me. Even contact will send me into anaphylactic shock.

I will rustle up some Ambrosia.

Cherokee
07-10-2009, 04:39 PM
IF ANYONE BRINGS A DISH WITH ANY FISH/SHELLFISH, PLEASE USE A LARGE LABEL ON YOUR DISH TO ANNOUNCE FISH IS IN IT
We have a member attending who is deathly allergic to Fish/Shellfish.

Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Brownies w/ Walnuts
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Nuclear Beans
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ.............Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share
JohnnieBravo......tuna noodle salad

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003
spectr019 +1

Updated

sprink
07-10-2009, 08:59 PM
a list a candidates is posted in the call for candidates thread

right now the list is

Current Volunteers to date:
Jeff (Barrettone) LaFave
Nick (NickS) Sutliff
Rick (fbuckner) Buckner
Garry (UTPD#5) Flanary
Lee (Done Deal) Aldrich
Jim (Cherokee) Ross
Gary (Maranatha) Kramer



Do you want to join the Fun Greg, we'd love to have you Run Again


Is this list up to date? Are these candidates all approved? How many can be voted for?

This is not a ballot.

Are there proposed changes to the by-laws to be voted on?

Do I have to ask in another area?

WTF?

Cherokee
07-10-2009, 09:05 PM
Is this list up to date? Are these candidates all approved? How many can be voted for?

This is not a ballot.

Are there proposed changes to the by-laws to be voted on?

Do I have to ask in another area?

WTF?

List looks updated to me.

Yes, we are supposed to vote on the proposed Bylaws. I "believe" it will be yes for pass, no for leave them like they are. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

sprink
07-10-2009, 09:14 PM
So basically, a week before the vote, we have no ballot. You have to search around the site to find discussion spread between several threads to learn anything, and nothing is actually "official".

Simply F-in amazing.

PhotoTom
07-10-2009, 09:35 PM
The candidates thread is in the Contributing Members Business forum:
http://www.migunowners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=49102

No, it is not a ballot, but the list has been changing nearly by the day as it comes down to the wire. The ballot will be published soon, I'm sure. Remember, there is no absenteeism ballot, so the actual ballot really only needs to be available at the annual meeting.

sprink
07-10-2009, 09:40 PM
The candidates thread is in the Contributing Members Business forum:
http://www.migunowners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=49102

No, it is not a ballot, but the list has been changing nearly by the day as it comes down to the wire. The ballot will be published soon, I'm sure. Remember, there is no absenteeism ballot, so the actual ballot really only needs to be available at the annual meeting.


Well, unless my proxy is just an open ticket, it would be important to know a bit in advance.

Since this info and all discussion relevant to it is scattered about, it is really hard to follow.

Done Deal
07-10-2009, 09:52 PM
.

Since this info and all discussion relevant to it is scattered about, it is really hard to follow.


I, Lee Aldrich, hereby nominate the aforementioned quote for the MGO understatement of the year award.

Do I have a second?

PhotoTom
07-10-2009, 09:58 PM
Well, unless my proxy is just an open ticket, it would be important to know a bit in advance.

That was discussed recently, too. As it stands...that is exactly what a vote by proxy is...

However, KayL has volunteered to be a proxy and and promised to vote according to the member's wishes on behalf of that member.

KayL
07-10-2009, 09:59 PM
That was discussed recently, too. As it stands...that is exactly what a vote by proxy is...

However, KayL has volunteered to be a proxy and and promised to vote according to the member's wishes on behalf of that member.
True. Send via email please.

sprink
07-10-2009, 10:03 PM
True. Send via email please.


Since I can't see what we're voting on until it's handed out at the meeting, either I just trust someone's opinion and take it as my own, or we'd have to do it over the phone. Silly.

Joeywhat
07-10-2009, 10:06 PM
http://www.migunowners.org/forum/showthread.php?p=515770#post515770

G22
07-10-2009, 10:14 PM
http://www.migunowners.org/forum/showthread.php?p=515770#post515770

Please use the above link.
If there is anything else I can do to make this easier to follow, (except for the bylaw revisions) please send me a PM.

sprink
07-10-2009, 10:28 PM
Well, to make it clear that it was not quite that easy, that post was made less than an hour ago, after my post. But thanks anyway Joey.

KayL
07-10-2009, 10:31 PM
Since I can't see what we're voting on until it's handed out at the meeting, either I just trust someone's opinion and take it as my own, or we'd have to do it over the phone. Silly.
Either print out proxy, fill in blanks, scan, and email to me. [Email is in my profile.]

Or, if you don't have scan ability, just retype the form as an email with blanks filled in appropriately. The form isn't that long.

sprink
07-10-2009, 10:32 PM
Please use the above link.
If there is anything else I can do to make this easier to follow, (except for the bylaw revisions) please send me a PM.

Easy to follow now, but a little condescending.

G22
07-10-2009, 10:44 PM
but a little condescending.

That was not my intent. I'm serious when I ask if anyone has any ideas to make this less confusing.
All suggestions are welcome. I just ask that they be sent in a PM, or a new thread made so this annual meeting thread doesn't get cluttered up like the other threads did.

sprink
07-10-2009, 10:45 PM
I'm sorry for the misunderstanding.

shurhouse
07-10-2009, 10:48 PM
I just ask that they be sent in a PM, or a new thread made so this annual meeting thread doesn't get cluttered up like the other threads did.

At a 131 posts I'd say this is already cluttered up

Cherokee
07-10-2009, 10:51 PM
IF ANYONE BRINGS A DISH WITH ANY FISH/SHELLFISH, PLEASE USE A LARGE LABEL ON YOUR DISH TO ANNOUNCE FISH IS IN IT
We have a member attending who is deathly allergic to Fish/Shellfish.

Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Brownies w/ Walnuts
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Nuclear Beans
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ.............Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share
JohnnieBravo......tuna noodle salad

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003
spectr019 +1

Bring this back up top.

JohnnieBravo
07-11-2009, 09:56 AM
PRETTY PLEASE, put a HUGE label on this. Fish/Shellfish can kill me. Even contact will send me into anaphylactic shock.

I will rustle up some Ambrosia.
ok, i can put the big danger label on it lol

dougwg
07-11-2009, 10:15 AM
ok, i can put the big danger label on it lol
Oh, this could get good....

OT: Ok, so if someone were to chase Honorguard around with a tuna fish sandwich would he be justified in a self defense shooting? :whistle:

JohnnieBravo
07-11-2009, 10:38 AM
Oh, this could get good....

OT: Ok, so if someone were to chase Honorguard around with a tuna fish sandwich would he be justified in a self defense shooting? :whistle:
ok everybody, if honorgaurd gets sick it wasnt me. I'll be the guy pointing at Doug lol :mischeif:

MICPL
07-11-2009, 10:51 AM
Oh, this could get good....

OT: Ok, so if someone were to chase Honorguard around with a tuna fish sandwich would he be justified in a self defense shooting? :whistle:

just rub shrimp on one of the bottle lips of the home brew. it'll be like Russian roulette.:lipseal:

Honorguard
07-11-2009, 10:55 AM
just rub shrimp on one of the bottle lips of the home brew. it'll be like Russian roulette.:lipseal:


Wow.. I hate you all..

I swear, If I swell up and puke, I am picking a target, and not just wasting the full load on the ground!

MICPL
07-11-2009, 10:57 AM
Wow.. I hate you all..

I swear, If I swell up and puke, I am picking a target, and not just wasting the full load on the ground!

if the house gives 2 to 1 odds im in! LOL

dougwg
07-11-2009, 10:59 AM
ok everybody, if honorgaurd gets sick it wasnt me. I'll be the guy pointing at Doug lol :mischeif:

I'm not the one bringing the fishy stuff..... :)

Cherokee
07-11-2009, 11:35 AM
IF ANYONE BRINGS A DISH WITH ANY FISH/SHELLFISH, PLEASE USE A LARGE LABEL ON YOUR DISH TO ANNOUNCE FISH IS IN IT
We have a member attending who is deathly allergic to Fish/Shellfish.

Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................baked macaroni and cheese...and maybe a cheesecake
Cherokee: ..........Brownies w/ Walnuts
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
Nicks: ...............Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Nuclear Beans
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ +1.........Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share
JohnnieBravo......tuna noodle salad
SeeTee.............layered salad

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner +3
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003
spectr019

Keeping this on current page

SeeTee
07-11-2009, 06:34 PM
Add me to the list, I will bring a layered salad
I read that the meeting starts promptly at 12pm, so what time are the gates open for the crowd?

fbuckner
07-11-2009, 07:14 PM
11 am maybe you will be put to work LOL...

chewy
07-11-2009, 07:17 PM
If someone saves me a plate of roasted pork I'll let them shoot a 30rnd magazine for free when I have my automatics :D


I love pig roasts but I'll be out of town until Tuesday :(

SeeTee
07-11-2009, 07:36 PM
“ 11 am maybe you will be put to work LOL...”

No problem with that, good way to get to know people.

Done Deal
07-11-2009, 07:58 PM
If someone saves me a plate of roasted pork I'll let them shoot a 30rnd magazine for free when I have my automatics :D


I love pig roasts but I'll be out of town until Tuesday :(

Ok, it will be sitting behind the barn. Pick it up when you get back in town.

fbuckner
07-12-2009, 02:02 AM
Ok, it will be sitting behind the barn. Pick it up when you get back in town.


LOL just got in from a campfire in the back yard and the Rabbits screaming , Coyote howling and coon fighting who needs to go up north. Plenty creapy enought without wasting gas.

spectr019
07-13-2009, 02:46 PM
My +1 is gonna have to bail out, she went to Denver on Saturday to go visit family and plans on staying through the week. If she does come back, sweet, but don't plan on my +1 for food.
What is still needing to be brought for food/drinks? I'll pick something up

Ben

fbuckner
07-13-2009, 03:01 PM
Whatever you wish to bring is ok.

Garbo
07-13-2009, 03:23 PM
My daughters team was just entered into a tournament and being coach I may be getting screwed here. Doing all in my power to reverse this. Oye!!!

NickS
07-13-2009, 04:45 PM
Add two more to NickS count.

Cherokee
07-13-2009, 09:05 PM
IF ANYONE BRINGS A DISH WITH ANY FISH/SHELLFISH, PLEASE USE A LARGE LABEL ON YOUR DISH TO ANNOUNCE FISH IS IN IT
We have a member attending who is deathly allergic to Fish/Shellfish.

Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................cheesecake and fruit salad
Cherokee: ..........Brownies w/ Walnuts
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
NickS +2 ...........Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Nuclear Beans
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ +1.........Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share
JohnnieBravo......tuna noodle salad
SeeTee.............layered salad

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner +3
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003
spectr019
kframe357
_DK_ +3

Keeping this on current page

Joeywhat
07-13-2009, 09:15 PM
Change my food to definitely a cheesecake and some fruit salad. I'll take special requests for other deserts that don't require frosting...I hate frosting.

Cherokee
07-13-2009, 09:22 PM
Change my food to definitely a cheesecake and some fruit salad. I'll take special requests for other deserts that don't require frosting...I hate frosting.

+ or - the mac & cheese?

Joeywhat
07-13-2009, 09:23 PM
- mac and cheese...looks like there will be enough similar sides. Plus I make a wicked fruit salad...

_DK_
07-13-2009, 10:09 PM
I'll be there, Plus the wife and kids... so me + 3
Not sure what to bring, Most of the things my wife or I am good at making are already on the list... any suggestions?

Cherokee
07-13-2009, 10:11 PM
I'll be there, Plus the wife and kids... so me + 3
Not sure what to bring, Most of the things my wife or I am good at making are already on the list... any suggestions?

You dont HAVE to bring something. I think there is plenty. If you think of something, bring it.

Barrettone
07-14-2009, 12:56 AM
IF ANYONE BRINGS A DISH WITH ANY FISH/SHELLFISH, PLEASE USE A LARGE LABEL ON YOUR DISH TO ANNOUNCE FISH IS IN IT
We have a member attending who is deathly allergic to Fish/Shellfish.

Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................cheesecake and fruit salad
Cherokee: ..........Brownies w/ Walnuts
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
NickS +2 ...........Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Nuclear Beans
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ +1.........Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share
JohnnieBravo......tuna noodle salad
SeeTee.............layered salad

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone (Designated Eater)
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner +3
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003
spectr019
kframe357
_DK_ +3

Keeping this on current page

Done Deal
07-14-2009, 07:04 AM
Designated eater eh?

Do NOT mess with any plates you might find hiding behind the barn.

Barrettone
07-14-2009, 10:35 AM
Designated eater eh?

Do NOT mess with any plates you might find hiding behind the barn.

Me and Chewy's gonna rassle fer dat der plate in da waller hole.

johnzilla
07-14-2009, 10:47 AM
Do we need someone to bring plates, napkins, utensils, etc?

fbuckner
07-14-2009, 02:31 PM
We have dinner ware how about lots of chips and salsa

Cherokee
07-14-2009, 07:37 PM
IF ANYONE BRINGS A DISH WITH ANY FISH/SHELLFISH, PLEASE USE A LARGE LABEL ON YOUR DISH TO ANNOUNCE FISH IS IN IT
We have a member attending who is deathly allergic to Fish/Shellfish.

Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................cheesecake and fruit salad
Cherokee: ..........Brownies
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
NickS +2 ...........Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Nuclear Beans
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ +1.........Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share
JohnnieBravo......tuna noodle salad
SeeTee.............layered salad
CnA +1.............spicy Thai cold meat salad

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner +3
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003
spectr019
kframe357
_DK_ +3

Keeping this on current page

CnA
07-14-2009, 08:10 PM
The better half and I will be there.

She will make a spicy Thai cold meat salad. Sounds weird, but it is one of my favorite dishes. It's made from venison marinated in key lime juice with fresh mint, cucumber, tomato, cilantro and hot peppers.

prettyinpink
07-14-2009, 09:51 PM
Sounds like all will have a good time. I won't be able to make it this year. Past four months I have been one of the primary caregivers for my 86 year old father-in-law. He passed just before 1 am on Monday morning and his funeral is on Friday. Family meetings and getting things settled before other family leaves for Florida will occupy my weekend.

Shame too, on my days off I made 2 types of pierogi and was going to make at least a couple types more to bring to the picnic until things spiraled downward for my father-in-law. Will have to find another time to bring them too.

You all have fun.

Cherokee
07-14-2009, 10:15 PM
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. It's family time for sure.

I've never had a pierogi before, save one for me on next get together.

spectr019
07-15-2009, 10:49 AM
I just found pictures from last years annual - Looks like a real nice place!! I'm gettin excited

Barrettone
07-15-2009, 11:54 AM
I just found pictures from last years annual - Looks like a real nice place!! I'm gettin excited

Yea...them goats will do that to a fella...:sex: :freak: :cheers:

Thor77
07-16-2009, 06:13 PM
Damn...really wanting to come now with all this talk of goats, err, I mean food and camaraderie! :silly: :-(

Will be out of town doing security...

I still hope that some AMs take up the offer to show up and win the two membership donations I made and since I will not be there to force them to do a chicken dance/ride a goat for 10 seconds or some other "initiation" I choose....I am counting on you guys to make them "earn it"... :salute: :whacko:

Done Deal
07-16-2009, 07:00 PM
I still hope that some AMs take up the offer to show up and win the two membership donations I made and since I will not be there to force them to do a chicken dance/ride a goat for 10 seconds or some other "initiation" I choose....I am counting on you guys to make them "earn it"... :salute: :whacko:

Some of those folks prolly would get so excited, they couldn't last ten seconds even with a tired worn out old goat.

SIDE ARM
07-16-2009, 08:25 PM
I lucked out and have Sat. off, so I plan on coming to meet some of you folks.

Do you need Sauce for the pig, pop, bottled water, anything?


SA

Ed Hoffman
07-16-2009, 09:02 PM
Don't forget to bring lawn chairs

Thor77
07-16-2009, 09:09 PM
Some of those folks prolly would get so excited, they couldn't last ten seconds even with a tired worn out old goat.


I forgot to add......if by chance someone is "initiated" by riding a goat, it never happened unless pictures are taken and posted!

.....hint hint....

:hide:

Barrettone
07-16-2009, 10:36 PM
I forgot to add......if by chance someone is "initiated" by riding a goat, it never happened unless pictures are taken and posted!

.....hint hint....

:hide:


Define "riding"...:mischeif:

Thor77
07-16-2009, 11:36 PM
Define "riding"...:mischeif:

....that's not right! :mrgreen:

wwjmaj
07-17-2009, 10:10 AM
Sounds like all will have a good time. I won't be able to make it this year. Past four months I have been one of the primary caregivers for my 86 year old father-in-law. He passed just before 1 am on Monday morning and his funeral is on Friday. Family meetings and getting things settled before other family leaves for Florida will occupy my weekend.

Shame too, on my days off I made 2 types of pierogi and was going to make at least a couple types more to bring to the picnic until things spiraled downward for my father-in-law. Will have to find another time to bring them too.

You all have fun.

Pretty

YOU Will be missed. Our thougts and prayers are with you and your family. I appreciate your quiet steady presence when you attend our events....

:cruc:May His Peace and Comfort be with you and yours today.

Mark

p.s.
I will miss the pierogies too....but I hear they do freeze and reheat well.....

Cherokee
07-17-2009, 10:33 AM
IF ANYONE BRINGS A DISH WITH ANY FISH/SHELLFISH, PLEASE USE A LARGE LABEL ON YOUR DISH TO ANNOUNCE FISH IS IN IT
We have a member attending who is deathly allergic to Fish/Shellfish.

Shurhouse: ........macaroni and pea salad
Joey: ................cheesecake and fruit salad
Cherokee: ..........Brownies
UTPD#5: ...........tater salad and cole slaw
NickS +2 ...........Buns
knimrod: ............Taco Salad
KayL: ................pepper/tomato/artichoke salad
Johnzilla: ...........cheese cubes (cheddar, jack, havarti) and some cookies
Maranatha..........Nuclear Beans
Dougwg +3.........Bring Homebrew
Burs +1.............4 bags of chips
G22..................nacho chips & salsa
WWJMJ +1.........Ice Tea (UNSWEET ) and sugar free desert (and maybe a sugar one too) to share
JohnnieBravo......tuna noodle salad
SeeTee.............layered salad
CnA +1.............spicy Thai cold meat salad

Others that are attending
Garbo
Done Deal
Barrettone
honorgaurd
KayL
fbuckner +3
Rick Sutliff
Howard000003
spectr019
kframe357
_DK_ +3
SIDE ARM

My last update. I'm heading out the door now ( long walk there, I dont want to be late ). See you guys tomorrow!

G22
07-17-2009, 06:41 PM
I will be bringing a guest.
Sorry for the late notification.

Knimrod
07-17-2009, 07:00 PM
I also will be bringing some guests..

_DK_
07-17-2009, 09:07 PM
Is there an "I'm Frackin Lost" contact number? I googled a map, but they are not always right as I found out last weekend going to a pool party in clinton township...

fbuckner
07-17-2009, 09:52 PM
1-517-404-6092 Rick

DetroitBiker
07-17-2009, 10:17 PM
Im gonna make it there +1 ,is there any other food that i should bring? If not i can bring ammo in a few different calibers to be used for door prize's .I'll check back before i Leave tomorrow.

dougwg
07-17-2009, 10:23 PM
Saved to speed dial #1 so it's easy to drunk call you at 3am :wow:

fbuckner
07-17-2009, 11:08 PM
anything you want to donate for door prizes is more than welcome.

Joeywhat
07-18-2009, 01:41 AM
OK...potentially no cheesecake tomorrow...bad springform pans FTL :neutral:

Howard000003
07-18-2009, 01:58 AM
OK...potentially no cheesecake tomorrow...bad springform pans FTL :neutral:

Cooking at 2:30 in the morning? Can't sleep? Lol!

Joeywhat
07-18-2009, 01:59 AM
I got called into work today so I didn't even get it in the oven until midnight.

who dat
07-18-2009, 07:10 AM
Haven't seen anything about a proxy vote...how do I get one?

PM sent.

SIDE ARM
07-18-2009, 07:28 AM
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Do you need Sauce for the pig, pop, bottled water, anything?


SA

Heading out to the store soon. Any thing you need guys? How about ICE?

Let me know.


Winds out a the north this morning and I smell pork down here. :)



Jim
SA

fbuckner
07-18-2009, 07:30 AM
Heading out to the store soon. Any thing you need guys? How about ICE?

Let me know.

Jim
SA


Ice would be cool maybe a few blankets LOL damn its chilly

Joeywhat
07-18-2009, 09:32 AM
OK the cheesecake is saved...

Done Deal
07-18-2009, 02:59 PM
They had tons of food there, and from the looks of it, nobody had to go away hungry, except maybe me.

DetroitBiker
07-18-2009, 04:55 PM
I had a good Time, Nice to chat face to face with the members. Lots of Food,And some really good Home made brew(Thanks Doug). Hope to meet even more people the next time. :cheers:

Maranatha
07-18-2009, 05:23 PM
it was a great time, thank you Rick for letting us all invade your Farm

SIDE ARM
07-18-2009, 05:57 PM
Thank you MGO!
Great time, Great Food, Great fun and Great people!
Thanks again Rick for the hospitality!

I'll post some pics in the general area for all to see.


SA

Jim

Cherokee
07-18-2009, 06:30 PM
I think everyone had a good time. All the food was good.

And lets not forget Barrettone's wedding proposal to Joeywhat! :)

Barrettone
07-18-2009, 06:45 PM
I told him that he way he cooks, he is gonna make a damn fine wife!!! Thanks go out to Rick for letting us have the meeting at his farm, and I was especially happy to see such a great turn out!!! We had over 50 attendees, and the food and drink (thanks Doug) was awesome. It is comforting to see so many members taking an active interest in MGO to help us grow and advance well into the future!!!

Jeff

KayL
07-18-2009, 07:12 PM
Good food, good friends, good times! I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Thanks Rick and family for hosting.

keyjockey
07-18-2009, 09:55 PM
And a good time was had by all.


Thanks for hosting it, Rick.

fbuckner
07-18-2009, 10:02 PM
Thank You EVERYONE for coming it was a great turn out and names and faces help out a lot.

harleydude1911
07-19-2009, 07:55 PM
THANKS again for hosting a great day!!!!!!!:banana:

fbuckner
07-19-2009, 08:27 PM
My thanks to You and Your Son. You fellas are always above and beyond in the help department it makes my head spin.

Maranatha
07-19-2009, 09:00 PM
And I think next year we don't have door prizes.

KayL
07-19-2009, 09:05 PM
And I think next year we don't have door prizes.
NO! Do NOT let one person ruin it for EVERYONE.

Byron
07-19-2009, 09:08 PM
NO! Do NOT let one person ruin it for EVERYONE.
Agreed! Just next year, avoid the ridiculous concept of allowing "proxy" entries for door prizes. It's just asking for that kind of trouble.

Maranatha
07-19-2009, 09:09 PM
NO! Do NOT let one person ruin it for EVERYONE.


Kay, if we have absentee ballots for next years election it could be a mess.

A guy from the UP complains that he didn't get a chance because the meeting was to far away.

it may be best to keep it plain and simple.

KayL
07-19-2009, 09:24 PM
There's no reason why someone who is at the meeting cannot get a ticket for a door prize. And if someone is not at the meeting... guess what... you don't get a ticket, you don't get a door prize, you don't have to bring a dish to pass and you don't get to eat or shoot in the back or talk to your friends. THAT'S THE WAY IT WORKS!

There is no reason to punish everyone for the ridiculous demands of one person.

Joeywhat
07-19-2009, 09:26 PM
There's no reason why someone who is at the meeting cannot get a ticket for a door prize. And if someone is not at the meeting... guess what... you don't get a ticket, you don't get a door prize, you don't have to bring a dish to pass and you don't get to eat or shoot in the back or talk to your friends. THAT'S THE WAY IT WORKS!

There is no reason to punish everyone for the ridiculous demands of one person.

Yes...we're not sending these people food and high definition video of the meeting either...door prizes are for those who are there.

There's always someone who will complain about something...can't let one person ruin it for everyone.

PhotoTom
07-19-2009, 09:26 PM
"Door Prizes" should be reserved for those arriving at the "door"...as an incentive to be there in person.

I was hoping that we might be back in time for the election/meeting, however, that didn't quite happen. I am curious though...was the election/meeting done from 12pm - 1pm, as planned...or did it go on later into the afternoon?

If I had come by, it would have been closer to 3pm...so I figured it would have been too late for pretty much everything at that point...

Joeywhat
07-19-2009, 09:30 PM
"Door Prizes" should be reserved for those arriving at the "door"...as an incentive to be there in person.

I was hoping that we might be back in time for the election/meeting, however, that didn't quite happen. I am curious though...was the election/meeting done from 12pm - 1pm, as planned...or did it go on later into the afternoon?

If I had come by, it would have been closer to 3pm...so I figured it would have been too late for pretty much everything at that point...

The meeting started around 12:30 or so and was probably at least 1.5 hours...maybe longer as we voted during the meeting. Most people seemed to stay until 3-4pm so you still could've hung out with everyone for a while.

Maranatha
07-19-2009, 09:38 PM
we have always let Proxy voters join in with the door prizes just because they made the effort to vote.

next year we may not have proxy voting but absentee ballots. and we can't really penalize someone who lives 3 hours from the meeting but still votes.

if we take away door prizes every one is being treated equally

we'll need to work something out for next year.

KayL
07-19-2009, 09:41 PM
Ballots are about voting. The ballots are fair. That's the point of trying to go from proxy to absentee ballots - to be more fair.

Meetings are about meeting with people in person. Door prizes are for in-person meetings. You can't expect someone who is not there to share the in-person activities!!! Having a door prize for someone who attends a meeting is a perk. You are not 'penalizing' someone if they don't show up!

Joeywhat
07-19-2009, 09:43 PM
we have always let Proxy voters join in with the door prizes just because they made the effort to vote.

next year we may not have proxy voting but absentee ballots. and we can't really penalize someone who lives 3 hours from the meeting but still votes.

if we take away door prizes every one is being treated equally

we'll need to work something out for next year.

How are we penalizing anyone? The door prizes can be separate from the meeting...in fact that's how they were at this meeting.

And correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the annual meeting open to the public? By that I mean AM and CM's...so there may have been or could be people at these meetings that win a door prize and are not allowed to vote.

The door prize is a bonus for coming out to socialize after the meeting, and NOT as something everyone who votes gets entered into. If that's not that case now it should be next year. In fact whoever is hosting the next meeting can handle the door prizes so that the board is not involved and no one can piss and moan about it.

dougwg
07-19-2009, 09:47 PM
Kay, if we have absentee ballots for next years election it could be a mess.

A guy from the UP complains that he didn't get a chance because the meeting was to far away.

it may be best to keep it plain and simple.

And to keep it REALLY PLAIN AND SIMPLE I guess we should just forget about the annual meeting too then?

Door Prizes are to try to get people to show up to the DOOR.

It's an incentive for showing up!

PhotoTom
07-19-2009, 09:47 PM
The meeting started around 12:30 or so and was probably at least 1.5 hours...maybe longer as we voted during the meeting. Most people seemed to stay until 3-4pm so you still could've hung out with everyone for a while.

OK. I was just going by the "Meeting will start PROMPTLY at 12:00" and "the pig roast will be served at 1:00" statements previously published. Even though those times evidently weren't adhered to, 3pm would have been the winding down time, so it would have been silly to show up as people are starting to leave...

KayL
07-19-2009, 09:50 PM
I left at 4:30 and practically had to drag myself to the car. Rick's wife was just getting in and I knew I had to go, but I didn't want to....

dougwg
07-19-2009, 10:00 PM
we have always let Proxy voters join in with the door prizes just because they made the effort to vote.

next year we may not have proxy voting but absentee ballots. and we can't really penalize someone who lives 3 hours from the meeting but still votes.

if we take away door prizes every one is being treated equally

we'll need to work something out for next year.
I'm sorry....I"M SORRY...I'm really truly sorry I need to say this but you've all been doing it wrong all this time....sorry.

But that really doesn't matter now does it.

The 2009 MGO Annual Meeting was yesterday and there's nothing we can do about the past.

But we can fix things for next year.

"treated equally"

Do AM get to vote? well thats not fair...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`


It's simple:

You want to vote, pay $25 for an annual membership.

Want a door prize? Show up to the door.

johnzilla
07-20-2009, 05:44 AM
Absentee ballots - yes

Door prizes for meeting attendees - yes

Have ONE prize given ONLY to a person randomly selected out of all absentee voters and shipped to them USPS flat rate Priority on MGO's dime - maybe (a gas card would probably be a good prize :evil: )

UTPD#5
07-20-2009, 07:22 AM
Just getting back to the world, after a much needed day of rest! LOL

Thanks to all those that came out, it was a great time!

Done Deal
07-20-2009, 07:30 AM
The door prize is a bonus for coming out to socialize after the meeting, and NOT as something everyone who votes gets entered into. If that's not that case now it should be next year.

So, are you advocating "must be present to win"?

If so, that would have made me ineligible as I had to leave during the break in the meeting to head back to central Michigan to attend another event.

I have never heard of a door prize being a bonus for coming out to socialize after a meeting. Perhaps had the meeting started as posted and concluded as posted that would have been possible for me but....

Don't get me wrong....I am not whining. It is just that our organization appears to be in need of a bit more organization. With more people getting involved, that will be a heck of alot easier to accomplish.

KayL
07-20-2009, 07:57 AM
So, are you advocating "must be present to win"?
If so, that would have made me ineligible as I had to leave during the break in the meeting to head back to central Michigan to attend another event.
I have never heard of a door prize being a bonus for coming out to socialize after a meeting. Perhaps had the meeting started as posted and concluded as posted that would have been possible for me but....
Don't get me wrong....I am not whining. It is just that our organization appears to be in need of a bit more organization. With more people getting involved, that will be a heck of alot easier to accomplish.
I think being present is the right way to do it for all. I believe most events do it that way. They can't be shipping things all over the state; it would be cost prohibitive.

You were present for most of the meeting so you were eligible. The fact that you had to leave early would be an extenuating circumstance since the drawing wasn't held before you had to leave. You could have asked someone there to pick up your drawing if you won and saved it for you. If anyone nitpicks that you weren't there for the actual drawing is really splitting hairs.

jcurtis
07-20-2009, 12:02 PM
So, are you advocating "must be present to win"?


I do advocate "present to win" for door prizes as long as it is clearly stated before hand. Now that doesn't automatically mean "present at the time of the drawing to win". Door prizes should be given to those who actually make it to the event, even if they are unable to stay the entire time.

The issue at hand, that LarryBob tried to point out, is that this was not clearly stated. In fact he was eligible to win through a proxy but his proxy was not aware that he had to fill out a drawing slip for all of his proxies. Had there been better communication before the event this would not have been an issue. I cannot say whether the communication at the event was sufficient as I was not there.

Hopefully now that the elections are over we can concentrate on getting more people involved with MGO and one of the first steps we need to take is better communication on all fronts.

KayL
07-20-2009, 01:42 PM
This is the biggest non-issue I have seen in years.

Done Deal
07-20-2009, 01:46 PM
This is the biggest non-issue I have seen in years.

If this was a hunting forum, one might suspect that it is because we are in the off season.

But, since the Bylaws Committee plans to submit language that eliminates Proxy voting....we will just have to resign ourselves to knowing that whatever happened, will never happen again. Whew....

remingtondude58
07-20-2009, 09:13 PM
Great seeing everyone there! Thanks for the use of your place Mr. Buckner!

johnzilla
07-20-2009, 10:57 PM
This is the biggest non-issue I have seen in years.

Agreed!

wwjmaj
07-21-2009, 08:08 AM
Great seeing everyone there! Thanks for the use of your place Mr. Buckner!

I AGREE the hospitality, the food, the purpose was EXCELLENT. It just goes to show that in person communication still beats stroking the keys. THANK YOU Ric for hosting, Ed for presiding in your usual calm lowkey but in control manner that has permeated my time on the EC, Nick for merchandise and membership stuff and G22 and Committee for working so hard while we were busy eating tooo much!

JohnnieBravo
07-21-2009, 11:21 AM
I'm sorry I couldnt make it Saturday. Friday afternoon there was a death in my wifes family and i kinda had to take care of things here while she went to Chicago to be with her family.

Done Deal
07-21-2009, 12:54 PM
I'm sorry I couldnt make it Saturday. Friday afternoon there was a death in my wifes family and i kinda had to take care of things here while she went to Chicago to be with her family.

Sorry to hear of your loss. From the sounds of things, you may not have to wait another year....there has been talk of semi-annual meetings starting in January.

Joeywhat
07-21-2009, 03:19 PM
Yes, we NEED semi annual meetings...I don't think I can get by with having good food only once a year!

remingtondude58
07-21-2009, 04:23 PM
...I don't think I can get by with having good food only once a year!

What are you worried about, you made a lot of the good food!

Done Deal
07-21-2009, 07:04 PM
What are you worried about, you made a lot of the good food!

But remember....the key lime pie never made and appearance....I swear.

dougwg
07-21-2009, 07:14 PM
But remember....the key lime pie never made and appearance....I swear.
yes it did, we ALL just ate it before you got there, sorry.




















:razz:

Maranatha
07-21-2009, 07:16 PM
I was looking for that Pie

remingtondude58
07-21-2009, 07:33 PM
Yeah, that would have been good, if it is like the other stuff he made!

JohnnieBravo
07-21-2009, 07:39 PM
Semi-annual meetings would be a good thing. You guys are lucky I wasnt there, that Key Lime pie woulda vanished fast with me there.

remingtondude58
07-21-2009, 07:44 PM
Semi-annual meetings would be a good thing. You guys are lucky I wasnt there, that Key Lime pie woulda vanished fast with me there.

OK, but you would have had to have brought it!

wwjmaj
07-23-2009, 03:45 PM
I'm sorry I couldnt make it Saturday. Friday afternoon there was a death in my wifes family and i kinda had to take care of things here while she went to Chicago to be with her family.

I hope you and your wife are doing ok. Hope to see you at the next membership meeting whenever/where ever it is.

JohnnieBravo
07-24-2009, 05:18 AM
I hope you and your wife are doing ok. Hope to see you at the next membership meeting whenever/where ever it is.
My wife is doing better thanx, we plan on being at the woods and waters event this year and hopefully the fnra banquet