Outdoorama 2010 2/25 thru 2/28

[UTPD#5]

**Please note that if you are not a Contributing Member, you will be expected to become one at the time of working.**

Attire is expected to be casual, jeans are fine, BUT, please nothing less than a polo style shirt...we are trying to present professionalism among our peers. ALSO NO political attire, no buttons or anything that reflects a political stance...it can't happen! We are representing MGO in the booth, not our own personal opinions.

Safe Storage presentation will be at 4pm on Saturday Stage B

Workers, park on the west end of the building and enter on the northwest corner of the building (Door 2), there will be a customer service kiosk there to get your admission badges. Contact fbuckner regarding parking passes.

Booth number is 5522

Schedule:

Thursday, February 25 ............ 2pm - 9:30pm
Setup - 4pm: shyster
2 - 6: Garbo (430), SeeTee, XDCarry (430)
5:30 - 9:30: SeeTee, mitommy (4 on)

Friday, February 26 ..................2pm - 9:30pm
2 - 6: Arica Flores (3:30); joeywhat, ropes, hopeitsfast
5:30 - 9:30: Barrettone, joeywhat, ropes

Saturday, February 27 ............10am - 9pm
10 - 2: SeeTee, kFrame357, Burs
1:30 - 5:30: SeeTee, johnzilla, side arm, medic124
5 - 9: SeeTee, johnzilla, medic124

Sunday, February 28 ..............10am - 5pm
Open to : Dave Spiteri, Matt Spiteri, Bob Squires
Dougwg and Cobra 10am - 5pm with tear down


We need to have this set by the end of January so that we can get your name tags for entry.

[fbuckner]

I/We will be floating

[Toledo Kid]

Please post your work availability here.

We need to have this set by the end of January so that we can get your name tags for entry.Might want to add the dates in the thread header???

[dougwg]

I/we need dates and times before committing.:-D

[UTPD#5]

Here are the dates, I am working on getting the hours of operation around as well.

2/25
2/26
2/27
2/28

Thursday 2/25/2010 - Garbo Set Up to 4:30

Friday 2/26/2010 - Arica Flores Open to 3:30
Barrettone 5 to close

Saturday 2/27/2009


Sunday 2/28/2009
Dougwg ??
Dave Spiteri (Is this Glockdude?) Open
Matt Spiteri (Remingtondude)Open
Bob Squires Open

[UTPD#5]

I/we need dates and times before committing.:-D

You and Toledo got ahead of me, I am working on a cellular modem in the middle of a snow storm in northern Michigan. LOL

I will get the times ASAP, but, I did get the dates posted.

[Toledo Kid]

You and Toledo got ahead of me, I am working on a cellular modem in the middle of a snow storm in northern Michigan. LOL

I will get the times ASAP, but, I did get the dates posted.:thumbup:

[jvanhorn]

Maybe getting ahead of ourselves, but what about the Ultimate Sport Show in G.R. in March?

[Tallbear]

Thursday, February 25 ............ 2pm - 9:30pm

Friday, February 26 ..................2pm - 9:30pm

Saturday, February 27 ............10am - 9pm

Sunday, February 28 ..............10am - 5pm

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

[SeeTee]

What is the target number of people needed? Working in shifts?

Looks like help is needed most so far on the 25 & 27

I can help out the 25th setup to closing.

I can help the 27th open to close.

[wwjmaj]

SeeTee
Speaking only for myself and what I have personally experienced and not for the Pres who is organizing this or the EC - We need 2-3 to effectively run the booth when it is busy and 4-6 easily lets us trade off and take breaks to see the show and other essential side trips. More are needed at times of SafeStorage presentations - if we are presenting them - I believe we are on the "seminar" list for Outdoorama but no time was set and we were checking for Birch Run last I knew.

[XDcarry]

I will help set up and can work until 4:30 or so on Thursday

[SeeTee]

wwjmaj thanks for the answer; do you know if we get parking passes? I do know they charge for parking at Novi.

I am good go for the day’s and times I listed, maybe more if we get short handed, hopefully our booth will be busy!

[hopeitsfast]

Deleted due to jackassism by others.

[Tallbear]

This is Novi correct?

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

[hopeitsfast]

http://www.showspan.com/OUT/Venue.aspx
That's what i thought. Thanks.

[mitommy]

I can do Thursday (2/25/10) from 4pm to close.

[Will-IB-Ready]

Can't help in Novi, but I seen something about a Grand Rapids show, love to be involved with that.

[jvanhorn]

Can't help in Novi, but I seen something about a Grand Rapids show, love to be involved with that.

Me too!

[kframe357]

I'll work a shift too, I'll let you know in the morning. Going to try to recruit Burs (aka dad) as well.

[Garbo]

I'll take open to 4:30 on Thursday or Friday. Whatever you need me at the most. I prefer Thursday but I'll make either work.

[kframe357]

Count me and Burs in for Sat open (10am) to 2pm...

[brylow]

I am off weekends would be glad to do any shift on Saturday, and early shift on Sunday. Other dates won't be known till after 1/21/10 when my February schedule comes out.

[UTPD#5]

hopeitsfast Friday 430/5 until close.

Thanks.

[Medic124]

I could probably be there Thursday (25th) morning. What hours are we looking at?

[kframe357]

can we get an updated list? so people can see when more help is needed.

[UTPD#5]

I'll take open to 4:30 on Thursday or Friday. Whatever you need me at the most. I prefer Thursday but I'll make either work.

Got you on Thursday buddy...that is your usual, right?

[UTPD#5]

can we get an updated list? so people can see when more help is needed.

DONE, thanks.

[UTPD#5]

This event is in Novi.

There are incentives to help MGO, so please post your available times.

Garry

[dougwg]

Dougwg ??

Open to close and break down

What other "spots" need to be filled?

[UTPD#5]

I could probably be there Thursday (25th) morning. What hours are we looking at?

Thanks, but Thursday does not open until 2pm.

Post if you have a different option.

[Joeywhat]

Put me down wherever. I can be there all day Fri, Sat or Sun.

[UTPD#5]

Thanks Joe, got ya on Friday.

The show is looking good, but, we need people for Saturday...all day is good, but, afternoon shifts preferred.

[UTPD#5]

Open to close and break down

What other "spots" need to be filled?

Got it Doug...perfect.

Need Saturday afternoon people.

[johnzilla]

Put me down for Saturday, 1 PM to close (9 PM).

[SIDE ARM]

I can be there Saturday 1:30 - 5:30p

Jim

[RopeS]

If any help is still needed Friday, I can do any/all of it. Thats the only day available for me though.

[hopeitsfast]

If any help is still needed Friday, I can do any/all of it. Thats the only day available for me though.
:D :D I see i haven't piseed you off enough...LOL. You might want to PM him.(UTPD#5)

[Garbo]

Got you on Thursday buddy...that is your usual, right?


Not that it matters now (you posted the 11th) but yes I typically take the first shift.

[RopeS]

:D :D I see i haven't piseed you off enough...LOL. You might want to PM him.(UTPD#5)

Hahaha, nope.. :cheers:

I'll PM him.

[onmywayup]

Are you guys still looking for help for any of these shifts?

[Tallbear]

Are you guys still looking for help for any of these shifts?

Check out the first post and they'll plug you into any of the open spots.

[SeeTee]

Some questions about parking for the event, for those of us that are working show.
I read the thread about last year’s show and it talked about a parking pass for $10.00 is this the same this year? how many days does it cover?

Do exhibitors get special rates on a per day rate?

[Tallbear]

Some questions about parking for the event, for those of us that are working show.
I read the thread about last year’s show and it talked about a parking pass for $10.00 is this the same this year? how many days does it cover?

Do exhibitors get special rates on a per day rate?

No special rate. $10.00 pass covers the entire show. Parking "per day" is $5.00 so if you're working two days or less you're not saving anything. Work more than two days and save.

[Medic124]

Are you guys still looking for help for any of these shifts?

I am on the schedule from 1330-2130 on Saturday, I am bringing my son so I said I could only do the 1330-1730. Somehow I got plugged in the whole 8. I may be leaving at 1730 so there is probably a need from 1730-2130 on Saturday?

[UTPD#5]

I am on the schedule from 1330-2130 on Saturday, I am bringing my son so I said I could only do the 1330-1730. Somehow I got plugged in the whole 8. I may be leaving at 1730 so there is probably a need from 1730-2130 on Saturday?

I don't bother splitting the shift, people can just work what they can work. No worries. I try to keep it simple.

There will be EC floating for most of the event.

THX

[Medic124]

I don't bother splitting the shift, people can just work what they can work. No worries. I try to keep it simple.

There will be EC floating for most of the event.

THX


Sounds good. The kid will probably have such a good time that he wont want to leave anyway. Am I to assume that attire is casual to business casual?

[hopeitsfast]

Sounds good. The kid will probably have such a good time that he wont want to leave anyway. Am I to assume that attire is casual to business casual?
Have you ever seen how some of these yahoos dress? Just wear your 'nice' wife beater and you'll fit right in...

[UTPD#5]

Have you ever seen how some of these yahoos dress? Just wear your 'nice' wife beater and you'll fit right in...

In the past attire has been a little less than professional.

Please see FIRST POST, as we are expecting a more professional appearance.

[squecky]

Where is this taking place

[Tallbear]

Where is this taking place

Rock Financial...

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

[vegeta1911]

i would definitly help out

[wwjmaj]

i would definitly help out
Thanks for stepping up. Are you going to work your dues off or pay prior? See all the prior posts and let Utpd#5 know when you will be there.

[Crazychild]

I am not helping out but I think I will be there, I want to attend the safe storage seminar, I am working on some Gun Safety and Education pamplets, Some of you do not know but my son was killed almost 3 yrs ago when his best friend found daddys gun in a nightstand drawer and he shot my son. I don't want another child to die because of ignorance and negligent gun owners. I have so much I want to put down, but then it coms to writing and I get so upset I get blocked! I did make one I want to print it just to see how it turns out..

[XDcarry]

For those who are working, where do we pick up our passes?

[Tallbear]

For those who are working, where do we pick up our passes?

For the last couple years the "will call desk" is located on the westside of the building next to loading docks.

[SIDE ARM]

Outdoorama NEXT weekend! I have some questions.

Can we pick up our passes on Thursday, even if only working one of the days?


Am I correct that we pick up our passes on the West end of the center?


Is CC allowed?


Is OC allowed?


What booth number is MGO? (so i can look at the floor plan map)



Thank you!

Jim

[UTPD#5]

Outdoorama NEXT weekend! I have some questions.

Can we pick up our passes on Thursday, even if only working one of the days? I think so, see no reason why not. The only hitch would be if you are using a 'staff' pass. If so those, need to be returned so that others can use them.


Am I correct that we pick up our passes on the West end of the center? I think so, yes.


Is CC allowed? We go around and around on this...read the other threads. I personally cant' see why not...but, that is only MY opinion.


Is OC allowed? This is not encouraged while working in the MGO booth, please refrain from OC.


What booth number is MGO? (so i can look at the floor plan map) Not sure on this one.



Thank you!

Jim

GF

[Tallbear]

Outdoorama NEXT weekend! I have some questions.


What booth number is MGO? (so i can look at the floor plan map)



Thank you!

Jim

Booth number is 5522......

[SeeTee]

[QUOTE=UTPD#5]ALSO NO political attire, no buttons or anything that reflects a political stance...it can't happen! We are representing MGO in the booth, not our own personal opinions.[/B]

Not trying to be smart, but is our MGO pin and say a NRA pin ok attire?

Also what time to be there for setup? I can be there to help with that, shift starts at 2pm.

[UTPD#5]

Not trying to be smart, but is our MGO pin and say a NRA pin ok attire?

Also what time to be there for setup? I can be there for that.

No problem on asking...those are fine (encouraged). We are talking about "SMITH FOR GOVERNOR" types of things.

I plan to be there around noon, so come on it then.

[Garbo]

Booth number is 5522......


Pretty much when you walk in and get your pass on the west side,, just take that first isle and go east and we are in the 3rd or 4rth row from the end. That is if we are in the same spot as the past two years.

[SeeTee]

For anyone that wants to know you can go here-www.showspan.com/OUT/ShowProgram.aspx
and get a detail of the show layout and list of venders.

[fbuckner]

For booth workers I have parking passes for multiple days. If you want one we have to arrange a meet before you get in. Those who signed up to work the booth. You name badges are at the North west side of the building. Tell them you are there to work for Michigan gun owners and your name. If you have any issues call me at 1-517-404-6092 (Rick). I will do my best to take care of you. Take advantage of the show and walk around when you are free. See you all this weekend it looks to be a good show but crappy weather.

[Shyster]

Looking forward to it! Since I have court in the morning I hope a suit will be ok?

[SeeTee]

For booth workers I have parking passes for multiple days. If you want one we have to arrange a meet before you get in. Those who signed up to work the booth. You name badges are at the North west side of the building. Tell them you are there to work for Michigan gun owners and your name. If you have any issues call me at 1-517-404-6092 (Rick). I will do my best to take care of you. Take advantage of the show and walk around when you are free. See you all this weekend it looks to be a good show but crappy weather.

Rick,passes=free? or are those the $10.00 passes? I am only working 2 days, so it works out the same then if I just pay each day, is that correct?

[SeeTee]

.......I hope a suit will be ok?

Oh sure wear the suit, make all us that are suit challenged look bad:razz:

Looking forward to meeting those that I have not met yet and working with everybody :thumbup:

[fbuckner]

yep

[SeeTee]

Thanks for the reply, just checking to be sure, don't know if you don't ask.

[Garbo]

Just a tip if you are working open get there early. Its kinda nice walking around with nobody in the way. Sometimes I just hate people :rant:

[UTPD#5]

Updates are in the first post. See you there!

[Joeywhat]

Can someone post up right where we get our name tags?

[fbuckner]

NW side of the building is where you enter

[Joeywhat]

So basically go around to the back corner and not through the main entrance?

[Tallbear]

So basically go around to the back corner and not through the main entrance?

Center of the west side of the building. It's call "door #2". Next to the loading dock area.

[mitommy]

So basically go around to the back corner and not through the main entrance?

Yes. the door is a little hidden by all the trucks, but I found it ok.

[pkuptruck]

went last night, and well, the show still sucks..... but it was nice to meet the MGO guys! :usa:

Cant remember WHY I keep going to that crappy show....

I remember when my boys were younger, and the show had some actual "reason" to attend.... Now its just outfitters and an occasional jerky vendor..... Gone are the Kid related stuff, that was SOOOOOO cool!

oh well..
sort of like the State Fair I suppose.....

[wwjmaj]

Gone are the Kid related stuff, that was SOOOOOO cool!

oh well..
sort of like the State Fair I suppose.....

Wasn't this show originally held at the State Fairgrounds? How was the crowd last night/yesterday?

[Shyster]

Great meeting you guys yesterday!

[pkuptruck]

Wasn't this show originally held at the State Fairgrounds? How was the crowd last night/yesterday?


not that I kow of....? It was at the novi expo forever and ever...

the crowd was light... lots went to see the "tied up southern Antler " show...LOL thatleft the rest of the show floor pretty empty...

[Tallbear]

Wasn't this show originally held at the State Fairgrounds? How was the crowd last night/yesterday?

Yes...... Changed to Novi in the 80's I think. Fairgrounds was the best shows.

[Joeywhat]

I've got someone's $5...

[SIDE ARM]

Joey,

It's mine. And I thought my memory sucked.;-)

Just put it into the donation box.


Jim

[RopeS]

Good to meet you all!! I had a good time, will have to do it again sometime.

-Brian

[Ed Hoffman]

Nice seeing you Brian
Hope to see you at the fun shoot

[SIDE ARM]

Thanks MGO! It was a good time at the Outdoorama. It was good to talk to lots of different people and spread the word! It was also nice to see people interested in our organization and to see that there are a lot of new and seasoned firearm owners wanting the information that we provide.

Great to see all that worked the booth with me.

Jim B.

[Tallbear]

Photo's of the booth are in the gallery.......

[Crazychild]

I only met 2 people Gary(pretty sure) and I think Mike(sorry bad with names)
It was too bad more kids were not at the gun education seminar, but if that program benefits the ones that were there then it's worth it. It was interesting to listen to the answers my kids had, when asked how many kids know if their parents had guns my girls didnt answer, They have seen our guns I don't know if they were being shy or werent really sure if we still have them.. when asked if they knew where the bullets were kept my 12yr old says "umm yea in the gun" I couldn't believe she said that, but then again in her mind a gun is always loaded, that is what we have taught them.

Kim..

[johnzilla]

Thanks to everyone who came out and stopped by the booth, and thanks to everyone who took time away from family and other commitments to work the booth for MGO! :thumbup:

I was there most of the day Saturday, we talked to a lot of people and gave out a lot of literature. Everyone seemed very positive, and if even a quarter of the people who were told about the fun shoot on Mar 19 in Burton show up, the place should be packed!

[SeeTee]

I had a great time Thursday & Saturday helping support MGO at the Outdoorama.
It was a pleasure to work with fellow MGO members, happy to see members again that I know and meet people I know only from screen names and thanks guy’s for the help.
Avatars and screen names are never the same once you get to meet the members, it’s a good thing.:wave:

I want to say something about my experience speaking with people, I use I spoke, a lot in the following comments, this does not mean to imply I was the only one who did any talking, everyone who worked the booth spoke and interacted with the public and did a great job of representing MGO and we handed out just about all the tri-fold’s and pens on hand.:salute:

I spoke with a lot of people, some were gun owners, some were new gun owners, some had just taken cpl training and had yet to buy a gun, some were just ready to be gun owners and get training, and some that were not into guns, with those few they didn’t stop to talk.
And some who owned guns and didn’t see the point of a gun rights group.:shake:

I spoke with old people, who did not have a computer, new nothing of the internet (but were going to get one and get connected, could be culture shock there):yikes:

I spoke with a group of young men 17 & 18 yr old getting out on their own , owning guns, the future of shooting sports.

I spoke with a 16 yr old with his dad looking to own his first hand gun in a few years when he is old enough.

I spoke with young family’s dad, mom, children, boys & girls.

I spoke with single mom with her young son.

I spoke with a few moms and grandma’s with kids and guns at home.

All these people were directed by us, MGO members to the organization, the web site and to the upcoming events, a lot of good positive interaction with the public.

I think many of those that do check into MGO further will do so using the internet, I can only hope that they have just as positive experience online as in person, we need all these people.

This is why it is so important how we act on our website, and the image presented to all people coming to visit us online.

[Medic124]

It was great to meet everyone on Saturday! Wish I could have spent more time in the booth- next time the kid will have to stay home. Nevertheless, we did get out some great info. I look forward to seeing you guys at the fun shoot on the 19th!

[Crazychild]

Hopefully the young people and some of the adults that are not educated on guns read my flyer about my son Timmy.

[SeeTee]

From what I saw and heard, yes many did read it, young people and adults alike and some said they were from your area and had heard about it, and some said they had family that knew him.

Your flyer did seem to make an impression on those who read it.

[Crazychild]

From what I saw and heard, yes many did read it, young people and adults alike and some said they were from your area and had heard about it, and some said they had family that knew him.

Your flyer did seem to make an impression on those who read it.


I just wanted people to know some things about him and to see what he looks like and not just a story! I miss him everyday, and he was your average fun loving kid, he loved sports and got along with everyone.. He did make special impressions on those who knew him. I appreciate all you guys and what you do.

[SIDE ARM]

I just wanted people to know some things about him and to see what he looks like and not just a story! I miss him everyday, and he was your average fun loving kid, he loved sports and got along with everyone.. He did make special impressions on those who knew him. I appreciate all you guys and what you do.


Your story touched a number of people at the show. Thank you for allowing MGO to share that part of your family's life!

God Bless.

Jim B.

[Crazychild]

Your story touched a number of people at the show. Thank you for allowing MGO to share that part of your family's life!

God Bless.

Jim B.


Took alot for me to go, its been almost 3 yrs and its real hard for me, some people on here think im an anti-gun person, which is so not true, I'm against stupid gun owners. And No i didnt like the fact my neighbor has strangers over at his home shooting I trust him and him only not strangers I don't know anything about. I used to own a gun, I shot with my son, and my husband did as well. Now I wish I wouldn't have sold mine, but at the time my mind was everywhere and I didnt want to look at a gun....

If we can save 1 life due to teaching kids and adults the dangers of not being safe with guns then I will feel good and maybe that will put me at peace.

[SIDE ARM]

Took alot for me to go, its been almost 3 yrs and its real hard for me, some people on here think im an anti-gun person, which is so not true, I'm against stupid gun owners. And No i didnt like the fact my neighbor has strangers over at his home shooting I trust him and him only not strangers I don't know anything about. I used to own a gun, I shot with my son, and my husband did as well. Now I wish I wouldn't have sold mine, but at the time my mind was everywhere and I didnt want to look at a gun....

If we can save 1 life due to teaching kids and adults the dangers of not being safe with guns then I will feel good and maybe that will put me at peace.


If it hasn't happened already, it will! That is one of MGO's primary objectives.

Jim B.

[Crazychild]

If it hasn't happened already, it will! That is one of MGO's primary objectives.

Jim B.


And its one of mine as well, 10 yrs ago my husbands cousin was shot and killed by a friend when he was almost 14, the parents "ran" out of room to store all their weapons so the kids were allowed to have them loaded in their rooms, this boy shot his in his temple with a double barrel shotgun, he was 3 inches away in my mind that was murder but he received probation, his parents received no criminal charges even though they waited 45minutes to call 911 and they also took that time to clean up the crime scene and their son.

Now since it has happened to me which I never ever thought I would out live one if my kids, but it happened, I want to do anything I can to prevent it from happening. Sometimes yes the kids just don't care but also it's up to the adults, the owners of that weapon to secure it and in my opinion laws need to be changed on the charges that should be brought up against them as well... I say this because if my dog attacked and killed someone Im responsible, having a vicious rottweiler is like having a loaded gun, the lady that owned the dogs that killed the people in Fowlerville received prison for owning them, These people had no charges and never said SORRY..

I think I may be able to come around and talk about why I feel safety is important to children, and I know my son would be proud of me.

[remingtondude58]

I loved spending time their! Nice seeing everyone! Many people read your flyer.