Volunteers for 2007 Rally

[The_Veg]

Put me on the list. :thumb

[Hodag]

in 4 sure

[merrittgene]

I volunteered at the Beer Tent in 2005, and the Beer Tent and Awards/Tallies in 2006.

I can say that volunteering was one of the most enjoyable aspects of both rallies, and I'll do it again!

[kbasa]

In.

[BradfordBenn]

In, now as to what, I am not sure :banghead

[Mika]

Talk is cheap. (okay so am I :p ). WI will be my first rally and I just emailed to volunteer and leave my contact information. I will have good mustard in hand and a job to do. :bolt

[Unregistered]

In.
I nominate you to take my place. :D

Drif10

[Hodag]

I will start tonight by testing beer.....and making recomendations this may be tough :buds

[Sue]

I will start tonight by testing beer.....and making recomendations this may be tough :buds

Hmmmmm, Mark. You may have found your "committee niche."

:D

[BeerTeam]

I volunteered at the Beer Tent in 2005, and the Beer Tent and Awards/Tallies in 2006.

I can say that volunteering was one of the most enjoyable aspects of both rallies, and I'll do it again!And Gene, thanks for your help. Especially since you worked as the stock man, the one that hauls the beer from the truck to the serving area. Your service was greatly appreciated.

tb

[bullit7801]

The prior message from "Beer Team" was really from me. Santa was using my laptop on Sunday evening after the rally, and I didn't notice that I was not logged on as me until the post appeared. I'm still the Bullit and Thanks again, Gene.

tb from somewhere in Maine on the way to Trenton,

[merrittgene]

I'm still the Bullit and Thanks again, Gene.
Thanks, Tom. I want to pass thanks on to Bryant Cameron, who was quick to approach me at the start of the shift and offer to help fill the coolers. Hopefully, we can :beer when we meet again.

[ultracyclist]

I am in.
I worked in college as a waiter and bartender, and I can pour with the best of them.

Please do not put me in the transmission repair tent.

[jmerlino]

I'll gladly volunteer again. I'll be happy to help out with getting Internet access happening.

[Rod Sheridan]

Diann and I worked a shift in the registration tent on Friday and Saturday, and had a good time. If we go to the 2007 Rally, we'll volunteer again...Rod.

[GSCookeMnster]

We volunteered at registration on Weds & Thursday morning. What a great time! It was one of the high oints of our rally experience. But man, did we ever work our tails off Thursday morning. We worked from 8 to 12:30 and the line just never got shorter, but we never received a any grief from the rally goers. What a great time,

Brian

[RevWillie]

IN for the Beer Tent for '07! :D

Same times as this year (and the last 3+years): Wed. and Sat.

Hope to see the same faces on my shift. BobSmith7,Ossifer Bob,OneSolarGuy,and a host of others

[bobs98]

IN for the Beer Tent for '07! :D

Same times as this year (and the last 3+years): Wed. and Sat.

Hope to see the same faces on my shift. BobSmith7,Ossifer Bob,OneSolarGuy,and a host of others

Looking forward to it!! :drink

[manicmechanic]

Do you really need to ask? OK, Sue, now what was it you and Brian want me to do? See y'all at the beer tent again! Hey Rev, same schedule as this time?

[RevWillie]

Hey Rev, same schedule as this time?
Yep, that works for me!

[ILBulldog]

I think Sue must be nuts doing another rally so soon, so the least we can do is offer to help the handicapped :) . Justt kidding of course. Between the three of us, we have volunteered at registration, tallies, beer tent, 50/50, and maybe something else.

Anyway, the Koenemans are willing to help.

[Belquar]

I haven't decided whether or not I can make next year. But if I do....it will be by way of Thunder Bay and I will be more than happy to volunteer again. Did registration from 8 to noon on Thursday in VT. Busy as hell. Man. Again...didn't get any grief from rally goers. Most said thanks for what we were doing. They were also quite glad to make it into the tent.

Brian

[ultracyclist]

I would help with the registration area.

[BeemoKat]

I'll be glad to work the beer tent again, I had a blast! Also happy to work some other department as well.

[BMWDEAN]

Rick Ahlstrom, who arranged for and coordinated the MSF Exerienced Rider Courses this year and last at the BMW MOA international rallies has resigned his volunteer position.

Any MSF-certified instructors with ERC teaching experienced who might be interested in taking over this important volunteer responsibility could contact BMW MOA Executive Director Ray Zimmerman (rayz@bmwmoa.org) regarding how to proceed.

Here are the tasks as I wrote them up two years ago:

BMW MOA Foundation ERC Coordinator’s Tasks
(In 35 “easy” steps!)

1. Call and talk to the state motorcycle program administrator for the state in which the ERC courses are to be held. Reactions will vary. Some will not care what you do and wish you well. Some will want to count your ERC students in their end-of-year data. Some will even offer to help you out. Some will want to be directly involved in some capacity. Some may even want their state’s instructors to teach the courses. Find out what that administrator wants and try to work with him/her.

2 Determine ERC schedule for the rally (in recent years, 6 or 8 courses).

3. Determine course fee.

4. Secure assistance to register students, or be prepared to register them. Turn all registration fees over the the BMW MOA Foundation treasurer.

5. Prepare article and registration form for the May issue of BMW Owners News and submit to the editor no later than March 15th.

6. In coordination with the BMW MOA rally chair, assure that a suitable location for a range is available. This may include a rental fee.

7. Secure MSF approval of the range. If it is an existing range, there is no problem. If it is to be a range used only for these courses, this will require a range diagram and special submission to MSF. In any case, MSF must be advised and approval secured.

8. The coordinator is a 100% volunteer and receives no pay for his/her work and instruction.

9. Identify instructors to teach all the ERC courses.

10. Schedule instructors for each ERC course and distribute teaching schedule. Determine how to contact them at the rally site.

11. Arrange for liability insurance and for payment therefor by the BMW MOA Foundation treasurer. Obtain and submit insurance certificates for all affected entities.

12. Obtain sufficient cones for the ERCs (a supply is available).

13. Obtain sufficient spray chalk to chalk the range, if needed (some remains).

14. Obtain range layout measuring tapes and tools (e.g., 300’ tape, 100’ tape, chalk, string, nails, etc.).

15. Obtain first aid kit (one is available).

16. Obtain fire extinguisher (one is available).

17. Arrange for iced drinking water and cups to be available at all ERC courses.

18. Arrange for toilet facilities at the range, if necessary (could be a porta-potty).

19. Obtain ERC completion cards from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

20. Obtain 12 pens for students to use filling out forms. In an ideal world, provide 12 clipboards.

21. Obtain liability waiver forms for all students to sign.

22. Prepare or obtain student rosters and wait lists for each ERC course.

23. Provide an extra set of ERC range cards (in case an instructor forgets to bring his/.hers).

24. Obtain 12 ERC classroom card sets (they are available). Make certain that none of these are lost or taken during the courses.

25. At the site, prepare and mount directional signs to the range.

26. Chalk the range, unless it is an existing ERC-prepared range

27. Bring or send all necessary teaching materials (e.g., cones, chalk, layout tools, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, rosters and wait lists, completion cards, waivers forms, student evaluation forms, your own range cards, etc.) to the range.

28. Prepare the range for instruction.

29. Be present at the beginning of each ERC course to explain procedures to instructors and make sure everything is in readiness.

30. In case of an instructor no-show (has not happened to date) be prepared to teach.

31. Assure there is a procedure for transferring cones, etc., from an afternoon ERC to the next morning’s ERC.

32. Appear at the end of each ERC course to collect roster, evaluations, and other materials.

33. Ship or take all materials back home.

34. Prepare summary article for October issue of BMW Owners News; submit by August 15th. Be sure to give credit to all instructors who taught ERCs and to anyone else who was particularly helpful.

35. Start over for the next year.

[Sue]

Rick Ahlstrom, who arranged for and coordinated the MSF Exerienced Rider Courses this year and last at the BMW MOA international rallies has resigned his volunteer position.

Any MSF-certified instructors with ERC teaching experienced who might be interested in taking over this important volunteer responsibility could contact BMW MOA Executive Director Ray Zimmerman (rayz@bmwmoa.org) regarding how to proceed.
7. Secure MSF approval of the range. If it is an existing range, there is no problem. If it is to be a range used only for these courses, this will require a range diagram and special submission to MSF. In any case, MSF must be advised and approval secured. [/i]

We have already reserved a location at a Wisconsin certified MSF / ERC course in Mequon.

[jdiaz]

How are the plans for the Road America track day working out? :laugh

[BMWDEAN]

Sue sez, We have already reserved a location at a Wisconsin certified MSF / ERC course in Mequon.

So now it is only 34 "easy" steps :)

[Sue]

How are the plans for the Road America track day working out? :laugh

Jon - YOU de DEVIL!
:wave

Actually, I asked Rick Hemenway to look into it. Wouldn't that be a HOOT if we can make that magic happen?

[jdiaz]

Actually, I asked Rick Hemenway to look into it. Wouldn't that be a HOOT if we can make that magic happen?
If Rick's taking care of it, it'll happen. And there will be a nine-course breakfast beforehand too. :eat

[BMWGypsy]

Put me on the list. :thumb

:wave Veg. Sorry I missed you if you were in VT. How's the Bat treating you?

[James.A]

I am willing to lend my expertise, or the absense thereof, to any task.

[BradfordBenn]

I am willing to lend my expertise, or the absense thereof, to any task.

We were thinking of putting you at the WI/IL border to keep the FIB's out :stick

[Mika]

Brad and Mark discuss the upcoming Wisconsin MOA Rally

[James.A]

We were thinking of putting you at the WI/IL border to keep the FIB's out :stick

Keep the FIBS out?!....BRILLIANT! I have a plan.

[Sue]

Brad and Mark discuss the upcoming Wisconsin MOA Rally

BWAHAHhahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[iRene]

I'd like to alternate a volunteer shift outside (security or beer tent) with an indoor one (sewing or cybercafe) for a change of pace!

[Hodag]

when is the beer choosing smapling to be held

I got some ideas on what we need

[BradfordBenn]

Brad and Mark discuss the upcoming Wisconsin MOA Rally

So which one is which?
:laugh

[Mika]

I don't want to give away your other secret identity. I will leave it up to others to guess is it the one with the pointie ears up on top, or the one with the bigish ears high on the side of his head.

You tell me. :brow

[ballen262]

I was in the day I joined the MOA, already making my move toward my help,

And don't forget to recognize me for it, or else. :usa :bikes

[Mika]

Hey Brad and Mark, could this be what you two are dreaming about on that roof?

[BradfordBenn]

Hey Brad and Mark, could this be what you two are dreaming about on that roof?

No I think it was Boxergrrlie in a GBP Bikini
:heart

[Hodag]

No I think it was Boxergrrlie in a GBP Bikini
:heart

go packers

[Mika]

I thought I was the only one with that image fixed in my mind. :nod

[BMWBeauty]

I Would Love To Volunteer For The Beer Tent...I Am So Excited :drink... My Shoulder Dislocation Has Finally Healed ...I Can Handle MY Bike...It Has Been A Long 8 Months Since The Fall From The Stairs.... Dang What A Fall That Morning... :cry

[Voni]

YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

That is WONDERFUL news!

Here's to lots of sMiles for you beginning today.

Voni
sMiling

[threeflys]

Sue (or anyone with the knowledge),
Do you guys need medical volunteers? I'm a USCG Corpsman and EMT and would be happy to volunteer assuming the Coast Guard releases to make the rally (I should be able to in '07). I might even be able to talk SFDOC into volunteering with me. :deal
Chris

[Sue]

Sue (or anyone with the knowledge),
Do you guys need medical volunteers? I'm a USCG Corpsman and EMT and would be happy to volunteer assuming the Coast Guard releases to make the rally (I should be able to in '07). I might even be able to talk SFDOC into volunteering with me. :deal
Chris

Please contact me next spring. We are still putting our list of committee chairs in place, and hopefully by then he or she will know what the staffing needs will be.
Thanks for offering!

[DwayneH]

I will start tonight by testing beer.....and making recomendations this may be tough :buds
That's not an easy job, you're going to need some help. As a new member, I'll be the Pledge and help ya with this task. The least I can do.

[BMWK1200LTRIDER]

I would be interested in volunteering at the National Rally.
My wife and I will not arrive until Thursday afternoon.
Is there or will there be a sign-up sheet or something? :thumb :thumb

[Sue]

I would be interested in volunteering at the National Rally.
My wife and I will not arrive until Thursday afternoon.
Is there or will there be a sign-up sheet or something?

Watch the forum and the MOA web page early next year (January or so). We will list the volunteer chairman, along with all of the committee chairs, and you can sign up at that time.

See you next summer!

[Montauk]

IN for the Beer Tent

[bobs98]

IN for the Beer Tent

Does anyone know these guys?

Ossifer Bob, John, Rev. Willie

[bullit7801]

Does anyone know these guys?

Ossifer Bob, John, Rev. Willie

Yep! :D

tb

[BMWDEAN]

The irrepressible rally chair Sue Rihn-Manke has drafted me to serve as the bike judging chair for the 2007 rally.

Anyone interested in volunteering to work as a judge should email me at jeff.dean@att.net

[xsPain]

The irrepressible rally chair Sue Rihn-Manke has drafted me to serve as the bike judging chair for the 2007 rally.



"most dirty" going to be one of the catagories? Otherwise I don't have a chance......

[RevWillie]

Does anyone know these guys?

Ossifer Bob, John, Rev. Willie
I do believe that this intelligent team of Beemer Beer Bursars will be behind the bar again in Wisconsin in 2007, serving thirsty rally-goers. Since I will be serving again as Bar Manager, I would suspect that you will find us slinging brews on Wednesday and Saturday nights. :drink
Hopefully, bobsmith7 will be joining us behind the bar. :clap

[bobs98]

I'll be there! :drink Thinking about my volunteer schedule now and recruiting other Chromeheads as well. Here's a few others you may recognize:

[bobs98]

What about these?

[John Brase]

What about these?

I'm one of those. I'll be back, too.

John

[bobs98]

Or these?

[bobs98]

And these?

[BeemoKat]

And these?
...and I'll do it again, too.

[tpr3cats3]

Bob:

OK, you've talked me into it to............but, as you know, in the military they taught us to never volunteer for anything..........

Tim

[bobs98]

Bob:

OK, you've talked me into it to............but, as you know, in the military they taught us to never volunteer for anything..........

Tim

Rev Willie, Tom and Santa, :drink

Better watch out, it could be a Chromehead invasion. BeemoKat may be eyeing one up, too.

Cold front in Kuwait today: High temp is only going to be 100F!

Bob

[RevWillie]

Rev Willie, Tom and Santa, :drink

Better watch out, it could be a Chromehead invasion.

Bob
My oh my!

Chromeheads, Cheeseheads, and Gonzos!

The Beer Tent will be rocking! :dance

[mrocket49]

AT last year's rally, I ran in the 8k road race but it was tough getting up and running that early in the morning after a night at the beer tent so I thought this year, I would volunteer to help with the race. Does anyone know who I should contact about this? :beer

[Sue]

AT last year's rally, I ran in the 8k road race but it was tough getting up and running that early in the morning after a night at the beer tent so I thought this year, I would volunteer to help with the race. Does anyone know who I should contact about this?

8K Race Committee Chairs are:
John & Andrea Borella
borella_ent@hotmail.com

[MCRyder]

I'm a registration tent veteran. Always a great place to be, meeting and assisting fellow Beemer riders getting them checked in for the rally. I'm in for 2007.

[dshogman]

This year was my first BMW rally after many HOG rallies - "he saw the light." :thumb
Enjoyed working the registration tent and will be on hand to do it again in Wisconsin!!!

[BeerTeam]

I'm In



:thumb

[bobs98]

But I have to bow out. Unable to attend this year, but looking forward to 2008!

Bob

[Oznay]

Thanks, Tom. I want to pass thanks on to Bryant Cameron, who was quick to approach me at the start of the shift and offer to help fill the coolers. Hopefully, we can :beer when we meet again.


Am lookin'forward t'puttin'in a few shifts,doin'the cooler deal with ya Gene,it's not even like work,mucho grins..:dance :thumb

[Fourvalve]

I'm in too-First Aid...

[tpr3cats3]

I'm volunteering a shift in Registration on Thursday from noon to 4:00 p.m. Hope to see many of you there.

[dmaust01]

If anyone is interested in volunteering to help with gates, let me know (austin01@juno.com). We need volunteers from 7 am to 11 pm.
Mark