Volunteer!

[Sue]

As we start to discuss "Early-Entry" and things to do while you are at the rally, this seems like a great time to remind everyone that the engine for our annual event is run by the volunteers.

Without the volunteers, the rally would lose some its luster --- not to mention how much more it would CO$T.

All of this being said, I would ask that everyone on this list consider stepping up to the plate to volunteer a few hours at the national rally this summer. It will enhance your rally experience, you will make new friends, and ultimately you will truly feel like you are part of the club.

How do you volunteer? Go to the list of committee chairs posted athttp://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/volunteer.htm

If you want to be on the early set-up crew, contact me directly.
EMAIL SUE (sue@beemerhill.com)

Thanks everyone!

[bobs98]

Hi Sue,

Looking forward to volunteering again this year! Quick question- Do you have to be a MOA member to volunteer? Just checking for others. Thanks.

Bob

[Sue]

Do you have to be a MOA member to volunteer? Just checking for others.

Great question, Bob!

The short answer is no, you do not have to be a member of the BMW MOA to volunteer.


A snippet of my past:

In 1987, I was dragged to a BMW Rally in Escanaba by a girlfriend who thought that I should play more and work less. Since I didn't ride a motorcycle [at the time] & didn't know a soul, I volunteered my services at First Aid. (I was an EMT in those days...)

And the rest, as they say, is history.

:p

[bobs98]

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

[tpr3cats3]

Sue:

Howdy. I'm one of Bob's Chromehead friends. This is my first post on this site. I'm looking forward to volunteering along with Bob and other Chromeheads. Bob is coordinating this effort. I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know that I'm looking forward to the rally. Take care.

[manicmechanic]

My, how the time does fly! All this talk of volunteering means it's time for some of you to consider a shift in the Beer Garten. For the past several years the Forum has had the Friday afternoon, 4pm-8pm shift, and we'll be doing the same time frame this year. So for those who would be willing, PM me, email, however you can. We're looking for about 20 folks with a lot of energy.

What can you expect to do? There will be a couple people selling tickets. There will be several people exchanging those tickets for beverages. There will be several people drawing from taps. There will also be several people keeping the various products stocked. Depending on traffic volume, you may expect to run your butts off. It will be a fun time, however, and a chance to meet up with other names from this Forum, and get to know them for who they really are, just normal everyday people like the rest of you.

Drop me a line with your real name, so proper credit can be given to all you fine folks.

[BeemoKat]

My, how the time does fly! All this talk of volunteering means it's time for some of you to consider a shift in the Beer Garten. For the past several years the Forum has had the Friday afternoon, 4pm-8pm shift, and we'll be doing the same time frame this year. So for those who would be willing, PM me, email, however you can. We're looking for about 20 folks with a lot of energy.

What can you expect to do? There will be a couple people selling tickets. There will be several people exchanging those tickets for beverages. There will be several people drawing from taps. There will also be several people keeping the various products stocked. Depending on traffic volume, you may expect to run your butts off. It will be a fun time, however, and a chance to meet up with other names from this Forum, and get to know them for who they really are, just normal everyday people like the rest of you.

Drop me a line with your real name, so proper credit can be given to all you fine folks.

Dave Kaftan, at your service.

[Sue]

Sue:

Howdy. I'm one of Bob's Chromehead friends. This is my first post on this site. I'm looking forward to volunteering along with Bob and other Chromeheads. Bob is coordinating this effort. I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know that I'm looking forward to the rally. Take care.

Excellent! Thanks for offering to help at the rally, and WELCOME to the forum. We're (uh...) an eclectic bunch.

:)

[PAULBACH]

I'll be there with Camp Gears. If you have a chance drop by and say hello to the future.

[jdmetzger]

I'm volunteering to work rally registration from 8-12 on Thursday, so I hope to see some of you, then! :thumb

[DougGrosjean]

I'll be there doing a seminar on riding with children.

[The_Veg]

I'm still trying to decide what to volunteer for, but rest assured I I'll be lending a hand. I may just not decide ahead of time and make myself available to whatever effort needs help on short notice or finds itself in a last-minute crunch for hands.

[Braddog]

I sent a PM to manicmechanic, but I'll do the beer garden on Friday, since I won't be arriving until Thursday. 4 to 8 is certainly doable.

He's got my personal info.


Brad D.

[Hodag]

the electronics charging station is also looking for volunteers, its an easy gig in air conditioned comfort...
lots of relaxing in comfort as you interact with fellow members

[ride_on]

Hi Sue,

I sent you an email awhile ago about volunteering for early setup and didn't hear anything back, so I'm concerned you didn't get it. Are you responding to the volunteers yet?

Thanks.

[Sue]

uh ... who are you?

:laugh

Seriously, my spam filter is sometimes too effective. Please resend.
email ---> SUE (sue@beemerhill.com)

Thanks!

[James.A]

Note to Sue; I can be available for set up work earlier in the week. PM me if needed.

Note to ManicMechanic; I would enjoy doing the forum thing with you in the beer tent on friday afternoon/evening.

Note to Hodag: Perfectly willing to help on your charging station. It's a great gig for someone with a hangover.

[BernieEcht]

the electronics charging station is also looking for volunteers, its an easy gig in air conditioned comfort...
lots of relaxing in comfort as you interact with fellow members

I could help out Thursday morning. I think Greg does not need me in the Cyper Cafe until afternoon.

[Oznay]

Am plannin'on bein'there,you could pencil me in for ice/beer tent type details:deal

[Hodag]

Note to Hodag: Perfectly willing to help on your charging station. It's a great gig for someone with a hangover.

no wonder Sue picked me to chair.....

[manicmechanic]

Gotcha covered, Oznay! Welcome!

[markaharms]

I am panning on attending my first BMW rally in Wisc. and I am interested in volunteering also. I enjoy and I am quite good at making specialty coffee drinks. I have volunteered at a local youth hangout (now closed) that I served coffee drinks at and at a local not-for-profit cyber cafe'. Will the cyber cafe' at the national rally have a capaccino machine? If so I would like to volunteer for a couple of shifts as I am a relatively new member and would like to meet some of the people.

Mark Harms

[Fritzc]

I am planning on attending my first BMW rally in Wisc. and I am interested in volunteering also. I enjoy and I am quite good at making specialty coffee drinks. I have volunteered at a local youth hangout (now closed) that I served coffee drinks at and at a local not-for-profit cyber cafe'. Will the cyber cafe' at the national rally have a capaccino machine? If so I would like to volunteer for a couple of shifts as I am a relatively new member and would like to meet some of the people. Mark Harms

At the risk of being the victim of a practical joke, I will answer this poor fellow's question. The cybercafe is merely a place set aside for volunteers to bring in their laptops and put them on line so visitors can drop by and check their email, stock quotes, etc. Last rally I was at had no Starbuck's at the cybercafe, unless I missed something. Yankee Beemers Club usually has the free (donations accepted) coffee in the mornings at the rallies but not much choice in espressos, lattes or cappuccinos.
By the way the Coffee donations turned into a $12,000 gift for a homeless shelter in Lima!!!! When the director received the check, I thought she was going to faint!! It was a beautiful tribute and a reason every city wants to have a BMW motorcycle rally.:kiss

[dmaust01]

I am panning on attending my first BMW rally in Wisc. and I am interested in volunteering also. I enjoy and I am quite good at making specialty coffee drinks. I have volunteered at a local youth hangout (now closed) that I served coffee drinks at and at a local not-for-profit cyber cafe'. Will the cyber cafe' at the national rally have a capaccino machine? If so I would like to volunteer for a couple of shifts as I am a relatively new member and would like to meet some of the people.

Mark Harms

Mark,
If you are interested in volunteering to help with the gates, drop me a note (austin01@juno.com). We need people for 4 hour shifts from 7 am to 11 pm. Volunteering (gates, registration, beer garden, etc. ) is a good way to meet folks at the rally.
Mark

[Rapid_Roy]

Sue, after the unsettling experience I had at the gates in Oshkosh, I would be willing to volunteer for some other duty. That is if Nancy has decided not to do any type of vending as a fund raiser.

[Sue]

Was that YOU at the back gate with Awful Al. doing the Midnight Shift?

:laugh

[Rapid_Roy]

Was that YOU at the back gate with Awful Al. doing the Midnight Shift?

:laugh
No, I was alone way up front telling the locals they couldn't cut through on the road that they used every day. Remember, you told me a blue van was crashing the gate every night and I radioed back, If I had to, I would write the license plate number in my blood on the road.:rofl

Bruce and Al were at the back gate, and only physically.
I will volunteer this time because I probably won't be out riding.

[pdaye]

My wife and I, would love to work the registration if any spots are left, we will be up wed. please let us know!

[osaiyid]

As we start to discuss "Early-Entry" and things to do while you are at the rally, this seems like a great time to remind everyone that the engine for our annual event is run by the volunteers.

Without the volunteers, the rally would lose some its luster --- not to mention how much more it would CO$T.

All of this being said, I would ask that everyone on this list consider stepping up to the plate to volunteer a few hours at the national rally this summer. It will enhance your rally experience, you will make new friends, and ultimately you will truly feel like you are part of the club.

How do you volunteer? Go to the list of committee chairs posted athttp://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally07/volunteer.htm

If you want to be on the early set-up crew, contact me directly.
EMAIL SUE (sue@beemerhill.com)

Thanks everyone!


Sue,

I should be on your list of volunteers... I plan on turning up either Monday or Tuesday.

[papple]

Greetings All,

The RV Parking committee is looking for volunteers to help park RV's at the Rally. Mon. - Fri. 4 hr. shifts sarting at 8 am. Parking on Wed. and Thur. look to be our busiest so any help would be deeply appreciated.

Like Sue said Volunteering is a great way to meet people you would probably never meet at a Rally. Where ever you end up Volunteering you will feel fullfilled after you're done. Travel safe and hope to meet you there.

Ride Safe,
Pineapple

jdavies3@wi.rr.com

[calmil]

This will be my first rally and I think i'm on a volunteer list for first aid, at least for eye-related problems. I haven't heard the schedule yet, but will be available Thurs AM or Fri/Sat sometime.

Cal Miller

[zigmar]

PM sent:D

[KHyzer]

Decided to attend the rally this year at the last minute. Sent a PM to the Volunteer email Friday, no response, sent another today to the Volunteer Coordinator. No word, figure eveyone has left for the rally.

I'll be pulling in Wednesday. Guess I'll sign myself up then.

Karl

[BMW_Sheba]

Sheba and I worked registration at the Biltmore rally. Sheba is my wire fox terrier who will be riding with me. We will be coming from Lexington, Kentucky and shoud be arriving there sometime on Wednedday/Thursday. Any questions, concerns or if you would like me to work elsewhere please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-800-631-8255 or Mark@talktoyourcomputer.com.

Thank you,

Mark