July GTG Idea's
01-18-2007, 05:25 PM
#16
Originally Posted by 02hawk796
Werd. For both clubs.
I remember once early at BCM (I was there at the beginning when it was fbodyforums, like member number 18 or something) they were making fun of mfba for a several hundred post thread about declawing your cat. Now you can't tell the difference between the two, except that BCM wants everybody to bring their front-wheel-drives to events, and mfba wants everybody to bring their vettes, magnums and minivans to participate in F-body events.
Question: IF some funding arrangements were made to produce some food supply like ground beef for burgers, chicken, etc, would there be volunteers to grill/cook the food? would a grill be present or available? Portable one? either gas, charcoal, or electric? Or would all food need to be prepared off-site?
Got a date yet?
I remember once early at BCM (I was there at the beginning when it was fbodyforums, like member number 18 or something) they were making fun of mfba for a several hundred post thread about declawing your cat. Now you can't tell the difference between the two, except that BCM wants everybody to bring their front-wheel-drives to events, and mfba wants everybody to bring their vettes, magnums and minivans to participate in F-body events.
Question: IF some funding arrangements were made to produce some food supply like ground beef for burgers, chicken, etc, would there be volunteers to grill/cook the food? would a grill be present or available? Portable one? either gas, charcoal, or electric? Or would all food need to be prepared off-site?
Got a date yet?
I feel so bad for Damon and all the crap he deals with trying to put on the spring and fall cruises.
It's going to be July 14th I'm just finalizing the details with the lot rental. I'll make a new post about it.
The food will probably be pizza that's already cooked. I'm thinking about maybe doing something where people can bring food and I'll set up some grills and we'll cook the food they bring. But this is all up to DairlyLand to see if they'll allow us to bring outside food in.
Originally Posted by Jpack
Oh, so it's like that huh...lol NIFBA banned then... HA!
01-18-2007, 07:32 PM
#18
Originally Posted by squirrelishere
Could've sworn I posted in here........
Anywho, I'm up for whatever I guess. Just make sure you introduce yourself to me, instead of filming RIGHT NEXT to me like at Outlaw. =p
Anywho, I'm up for whatever I guess. Just make sure you introduce yourself to me, instead of filming RIGHT NEXT to me like at Outlaw. =p
But to be fair I didn't know who you were and I was more intrested in your car than you.
01-19-2007, 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ProjectCamaro
Thank You!!!
I feel so bad for Damon and all the crap he deals with trying to put on the spring and fall cruises.
I feel so bad for Damon and all the crap he deals with trying to put on the spring and fall cruises.
It's going to be July 14th I'm just finalizing the details with the lot rental. I'll make a new post about it.
The food will probably be pizza that's already cooked. I'm thinking about maybe doing something where people can bring food and I'll set up some grills and we'll cook the food they bring. But this is all up to DairlyLand to see if they'll allow us to bring outside food in.
The food will probably be pizza that's already cooked. I'm thinking about maybe doing something where people can bring food and I'll set up some grills and we'll cook the food they bring. But this is all up to DairlyLand to see if they'll allow us to bring outside food in.
Itsa6 - you really should try to make the Spring Cruise. The Cruise Leader lives in Janesville, and I usually just rent a room at Motel 6 for Fri night preceding and Sat night following the cruise. The Janesville Caravan departs about 7am, and you can just convoy with them to the starting point. All you would have to do is drive to Janesville (at the IL/WI border) on Fri night. The Spring Cruise has lots of very fun roads, and becomes more user-friendly each year.
01-19-2007, 01:55 AM
#25
Originally Posted by 02hawk796
I try to help out with the route scouting, prep, break planning, traffic management, coordination and mapping to ease his workload and I have fun doing it. But the club crap just rips the enjoyment out of your bones. I try to help out on the event day also, but the club is a repellant. Some of the council members have been reversing course and correcting some things now.
When you get details about grills, let us know. I don't think you've been to the F-Body & Firehawk BBQ in Waupun - I state that no money can be paid, but if you must you can bring a dish to pass - I'm amazed at how much salads, desserts, etc people bring, even tho I specify none is required. I've been told that nobody leaves hungry.
Itsa6 - you really should try to make the Spring Cruise. The Cruise Leader lives in Janesville, and I usually just rent a room at Motel 6 for Fri night preceding and Sat night following the cruise. The Janesville Caravan departs about 7am, and you can just convoy with them to the starting point. All you would have to do is drive to Janesville (at the IL/WI border) on Fri night. The Spring Cruise has lots of very fun roads, and becomes more user-friendly each year.
When you get details about grills, let us know. I don't think you've been to the F-Body & Firehawk BBQ in Waupun - I state that no money can be paid, but if you must you can bring a dish to pass - I'm amazed at how much salads, desserts, etc people bring, even tho I specify none is required. I've been told that nobody leaves hungry.
Itsa6 - you really should try to make the Spring Cruise. The Cruise Leader lives in Janesville, and I usually just rent a room at Motel 6 for Fri night preceding and Sat night following the cruise. The Janesville Caravan departs about 7am, and you can just convoy with them to the starting point. All you would have to do is drive to Janesville (at the IL/WI border) on Fri night. The Spring Cruise has lots of very fun roads, and becomes more user-friendly each year.
I meant I felt bad for Damon because of the crap he has to put up with. I know the two of you are the ones that do it and you guys do a GREAT job!! It is so well organized and orchastrated(sp) it just makes it a completely blast. I can't wait for the spring cruise, I think my wife will be coming with me this year.
I will be sure to post up whenever new information comes.
You're right I haven't been to that GTG. So you guys set up grills and then say bring your own food if you want something to eat?
01-19-2007, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ProjectCamaro
I meant I felt bad for Damon because of the crap he has to put up with. I know the two of you are the ones that do it and you guys do a GREAT job!! It is so well organized and orchastrated(sp) it just makes it a completely blast. I can't wait for the spring cruise, I think my wife will be coming with me this year.
I will be sure to post up whenever new information comes.
You're right I haven't been to that GTG. So you guys set up grills and then say bring your own food if you want something to eat?
I will be sure to post up whenever new information comes.
You're right I haven't been to that GTG. So you guys set up grills and then say bring your own food if you want something to eat?
I knew what you meant. I was saying that the club crap aspect drains the fun part out of the experience, even though I have a bunch of fun helping out (you should see the roads that are NOT included in each route each year - one year during a "rain-out cruise" the participants voted on which fun & scenic routes to include on our drive, and some are beyond the level of safety we prefer - but I know them.
)Here is a link to last year's BBQ posting:
http://messageboard.firehawk.org/viewtopic.php?t=6485
While in Southern California I got in the habit of throwing parties/BBQs regularly - my last pad I split with 2 friends we averaged 6 events per month - and we don't charge anything, so this is my version/template of a party, and until this year I had no house in WI.
So I would plan to bring the meats - ground beef, chicken parts, some brats & wieners, ribeyes, plus beans and condiments and chips, and of course plenty of sodas. Whatever was left over would be for me to whittle through as leftovers. Additionally, any event using the name "Firehawk" is prohibited from allowing any fees, covers, charges, etc - which is more than fine with me. However, I was always surprised by how much various foods were brought by others. I would bring a modicum of cookies or something, but the desserts brought by others was always far more popular.
I was thinking that for you, you might start with a small "starter fund" of foods. Get all your condiments, cutlery & plates & cups (liter sodas and punch/lemonade are very cheap, yet popular on a hot day - first thing to deplete last bBQ was the pink lemonade from Country Time) ahead of time. Then, day before or day of, start off with a certain amount of meats, like $50 or $100. You could put out a "food fund" jar or coffee can, and when the first batch of food runs low, let some helper run to the store for more chicken and beef. If you get thingsd more solidly planned, some of us might help infuse more "starter fund" or just outright fund this aspect of your show.
Get it? Make sense? I'd hate for people to leave your show just because they're hungry or thristy or don't want to pay $5 for a hot dog, like some shows are. If they want to leave becuase they need cigarettes, that's OK with me.
So, the important details to iron out are: grills allowed? have grills, couple tables for supplies & condiments, hopefully a tent or awning over the food (lettuce, mayo, salads spoil quick in the sun), and a volunteer to cook - very important!! Once that info is established and arranged, let us know.
01-22-2007, 02:59 AM
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I also forgot to mention, for your event:
I would suggest NOT mentioning free food for your event. I did for the BBQ, but you're in the city area. Avoid mentioning free food in the ads or banners. It suonds like you had already planned on saying "free sodas or beverages" or similar, which is reasonable. If asked or pressed, just say "food will be available on premises" if that actualy is the case. Let the free food part be a pleasant surprise (donations accepted in your copffee can or whatever). This will help keep the focus on the cars, and keep the food moochers to a minimum. If you want to leak to the show entrants that they get free food, maybe that would work, but it's better for it to be a pleasant surprise.
Make sense?
I would suggest NOT mentioning free food for your event. I did for the BBQ, but you're in the city area. Avoid mentioning free food in the ads or banners. It suonds like you had already planned on saying "free sodas or beverages" or similar, which is reasonable. If asked or pressed, just say "food will be available on premises" if that actualy is the case. Let the free food part be a pleasant surprise (donations accepted in your copffee can or whatever). This will help keep the focus on the cars, and keep the food moochers to a minimum. If you want to leak to the show entrants that they get free food, maybe that would work, but it's better for it to be a pleasant surprise.
Make sense?
01-22-2007, 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ProjectCamaro
Thank you for the GREAT information! I really love those idea's.
I also should have said the whole thread in that link is worth reading, for an overview of what went well, and not. reading the threads in for the '04, '03 BBQs also might give an accurate vibe - also under Events forum at Firehawk.org. Also, in some pics you can see the food tables at the left rear of the building. If you have questions, ask.
Since I've learned from ommission, please remember to include sauerkraut if serving hotdogs or brats (or polish sausage).
Also, start rounding up large coolers/ice chests early, for gobs of ice, sodas, punch/lemonade, salads, spare condiments.
If you want a list of my prep/to do's, let me know and I'll look for them.
It also occurred to me that somebody's rugrat around here needs a job to stay out of trouble - have some kids run a lemonade stand for you. I'm sure Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts would be thrilled, if nobody else. Saves you one more thing to keep track of.