Author Topic: Need Ideas and Coordinators/Planners for a Regional GTG (Read 4179 times)

Z66 Butch · « **on:** January 24, 2008, 11:33:02 PM »

I am looking for ideas and people to host/Coordinate a Regional GTG. There has been talk in past years of holding a large Region GTG in the Midwest but it never happened. Is this the year to try it? I know with the Nationals at CAFCNA coming up in July many members will plan a vacation around that, do you think there is room for a regional event, maybe in the fall? Can we expand one of the regular "yearly" events into a Regional Meet? My vision would be something along the lines of a long weekend. I have a proposal but am interested in your input first.

If we could get a plan together for a 3 or 4 day weekend in September, would any of you be interested? I am all about family GTG's where there is something for everyone to do! We don't need to make it real elaborate or try to plan every minute of the GTG but should have several ideas for events and cruises etc. If you have a idea that you think would make for a great regional event please post them up in this thread!!

Butch

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2008, 05:44:50 AM »

I like the idea butch. Most of us that have kids have them in school in september so that's something to think about also. I'll try to help think of something here. Possibly a Spring Break time would be nice. The weekend after Easter. I know Fire & Ice 3 is coming up in Feb. and we're going to WV WWW VI in April which is normally when Easter is. We have an early Easter this year so WV is coming in at a nice time.

tdybr27 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2008, 08:08:53 AM »

BratFest IV in St Louis... Labor Day Weekend.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2008, 08:14:36 AM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on January 25, 2008, 08:08:53 AM

BratFest IV in St Louis... Labor Day Weekend.

That's a thought........Can you get the guy's out that way to help set it up? If we do a 3 day weekend there are plans that will need to be made.

Butch

tdybr27 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2008, 10:40:53 AM »

Quote from: Z66 Butch on January 25, 2008, 08:14:36 AM

That's a thought........Can you get the guy's out that way to help set it up? If we do a 3 day weekend there are plans that will need to be made.

Butch

I'm sure people would help. Heck Blue doesn't live too far from there, we can get MyBigToy to help, even Jeff.. possibly even me!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2008, 01:13:16 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on January 25, 2008, 10:40:53 AM

I'm sure people would help. Heck Blue doesn't live too far from there, we can get MyBigToy to help, even Jeff.. possibly even me!

I didn't get any response over at CAFCNA when I ask for ideas so go check with those people. Have them post here and lets see if we can get a plan going.

Butch

bluedevil · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2008, 01:49:21 PM »

Quote from: Z66 Butch on January 25, 2008, 01:13:16 PM

I didn't get any response over at CAFCNA when I ask for ideas so go check with those people. Have them post here and lets see if we can get a plan going.

Butch

LOL Have them to post here? Who you kidding Butch?

Keep trying at cafcna because it aint going to work here as we dont have enuff members for this discussion. Theres atleast 100 members at cafcna from the midwest that dont even bother to come around here and they wont come. They already built a family there and they will not start over again. Others simply quit visiting MAC for whatever reason and i see them daily at cafcna. I gave up posting MAC stuff there because is just worthless.

They come, they come, they dont, they dont..... it doesnt bother me anymore. We just keep tagging and building MAC our own way and maybe in the future MAC can host an event of its own with its own members. Give it time.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2008, 01:55:50 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on January 25, 2008, 01:49:21 PM

LOL Have them to post here? Who you kidding Butch?

Keep trying at cafcna because it aint going to work here as we dont have enuff members for this discussion. Theres atleast 100 members at cafcna from the midwest that dont even bother to come around here and they wont come. They already built a family there and they will not start over again. Others simply quit visiting MAC for whatever reason and i see them daily at cafcna. I gave up posting MAC stuff there because is just worthless.

They come, they come, they dont, they dont..... it doesnt bother me anymore. We just keep tagging and building MAC our own way and maybe in the future MAC can host an event of its own with its own members. Give it time.

An Avalanche GTG is an Avalanche GTG, does not matter if we get it going here or there! We will see who steps up........

Butch

bluedevil · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2008, 02:08:47 PM »

Quote from: Z66 Butch on January 25, 2008, 01:55:50 PM

An Avalanche GTG is an Avalanche GTG, does not matter if we get it going here or there! We will see who steps up........

Butch

I understand that but thats not the point i tried to make.

MoAv · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2008, 02:20:21 PM »

I'd like to see a GTG around/near Terra Haute, IN. I don't know what's in that town, other than a college - but I'm going to start researching it. THe reason is, the Ohio guys can't come all the way over here for a GTG - and I'm not driving all the way over there....Soooooo...I drew a line between OBB &Kansas City (where a lot of members are, and Terre Haute is about in the middle. If someone would be up to plan a Mid-midwest GTG, I'll jump in too! Whatcha think?? Might even get some of the Mich. people to come!! I hear they like to party

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2008, 05:53:42 PM »

Quote from: MoAv on January 25, 2008, 02:20:21 PM

I'd like to see a GTG around/near Terra Haute, IN. I don't know what's in that town, other than a college - but I'm going to start researching it. THe reason is, the Ohio guys can't come all the way over here for a GTG - and I'm not driving all the way over there....Soooooo...I drew a line between OBB &Kansas City (where a lot of members are, and Terre Haute is about in the middle. If someone would be up to plan a Mid-midwest GTG, I'll jump in too! Whatcha think?? Might even get some of the Mich. people to come!! I hear they like to party

You are to late, I have been to 2 GTG's in Terra Haute!

Another one wouldn't be out of the way!

I was thinking about Hannibal, MO....lots of stories with that area............also somewhere out there is a Pony Express statue in a small town. US Hwy. 36 was to old Pony Express route.

Keep the ideas coming, I don't care what BLUE says I have received more comments here in one day than I did for months at CAFCNA about this!!

bluedevil · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2008, 06:51:39 PM »

Quote from: Z66 Butch on January 25, 2008, 05:53:42 PM

You are to late, I have been to 2 GTG's in Terra Haute! Another one wouldn't be out of the way!

I was thinking about Hannibal, MO....lots of stories with that area............also somewhere out there is a Pony Express statue in a small town. US Hwy. 36 was to old Pony Express route.

Keep the ideas coming, I don't care what BLUE says I have received more comments here in one day than I did for months at CAFCNA about this!!

hehehehe.....im 20 minutes from Hannibal,MO.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2008, 08:25:46 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on January 25, 2008, 06:51:39 PM

hehehehe.....im 20 minutes from Hannibal,MO.

Then you gotta buy dinner.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2008, 09:38:28 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on January 25, 2008, 06:51:39 PM

hehehehe.....im 20 minutes from Hannibal,MO.

Quote from: oHIobellboy on January 25, 2008, 08:25:46 PM

Then you gotta buy dinner.

And be the COORDINATOR!!

justJR · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:16:07 AM »

Crap! I hope i can get to a point soon where I can afford to drive clear across the country. Colorado is kind of the boondocks.

Donnie1 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:30:55 AM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on January 25, 2008, 06:51:39 PM

hehehehe.....im 20 minutes from Hannibal,MO.

I guess I didn't realize you were that close. The next time we go up to Kirksville to visit our daughter, we'll give you a holler and maybe meet for lunch or something.

bluedevil · « **Reply #16 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:49:55 AM »

Quote from: Donnie1 on January 26, 2008, 08:30:55 AM

I guess I didn't realize you were that close. The next time we go up to Kirksville to visit our daughter, we'll give you a holler and maybe meet for lunch or something.

Anytime.

bluedevil · « **Reply #17 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:15:05 AM »

@Butch.

Ok. I talked to the Wife

Hannibal is 30 miles from us

as a matter or fact we're going today for whatever reason. She mentioned that hotels are booked all week long during late June and early July. (Mark Twain week)

I will do some reasearch this week. Ill check back on this matter

WB · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:24:07 AM »

I'd love to GTG and get to know you guys but, they're ussually too far away and I'm lugging a 2 yr old around these days.

If I came by myself Linda Lee would be ticked with me. Work is really keeping me pinned down too! I was up to 19Hrs vacation on the last stub.

I've just returned to my former employer in Cinci. Now they keep me on a very short leash and buried in customer returns!!

I told them this would happen when I left them before!

Anyways.......GTG in Cinci at Jungle Jim's would be cool. They have a banquet room they rent out!!!

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:33:07 AM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on January 26, 2008, 09:15:05 AM

@Butch.

Ok. I talked to the Wife

Hannibal is 30 miles from us as a matter or fact we're going today for whatever reason. She mentioned that hotels are booked all week long during late June and early July. (Mark Twain week)

I will do some reasearch this week. Ill check back on this matter

June & July are out anyway what with the Nationals. I still like September but Spring may be best for theose with kids.......WE have been through there adn spent one night but honestly I don't know what's there. Check and see if we can take a RAFT down the Mississippi!

Donnie1 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2008, 08:48:49 PM »

If it's warm enough, I could probably bring the pontoon boat along.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2008, 09:16:14 PM »

Quote from: Donnie1 on January 26, 2008, 08:48:49 PM

If it's warm enough, I could probably bring the pontoon boat along.

How far apart are St. Louis & Hannibal? I wonder if we could plan events in both places IE Brat Fest & Tom Sawyer river trips etc.

boilers94 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 26, 2008, 10:12:38 PM »

Quote from: White Buffalo on January 26, 2008, 09:24:07 AM

I'd love to GTG and get to know you guys but, they're ussually too far away and I'm lugging a 2 yr old around these days.

If I came by myself Linda Lee would be ticked with me. Work is really keeping me pinned down too! I was up to 19Hrs vacation on the last stub.

I've just returned to my former employer in Cinci. Now they keep me on a very short leash and buried in customer returns!!

I told them this would happen when I left them before!

Anyways.......GTG in Cinci at Jungle Jim's would be cool. They have a banquet room they rent out!!!

Ahhh....Jungle Jim's!!!!

WB · « **Reply #23 on:** January 26, 2008, 10:20:13 PM »

Quote from: boilers94 on January 26, 2008, 10:12:38 PM

Ahhh....Jungle Jim's!!!!

Any place with a beer cave and famous bathrooms

has to be worth it!

bluedevil · « **Reply #24 on:** January 27, 2008, 12:29:40 AM »

Quote from: Z66 Butch on January 26, 2008, 09:16:14 PM

How far apart are St. Louis & Hannibal? I wonder if we could plan events in both places IE Brat Fest & Tom Sawyer river trips etc.

1 1/2 hrs between the two.

WB · « **Reply #25 on:** January 27, 2008, 09:22:44 AM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on January 27, 2008, 12:29:40 AM

1 1/2 hrs between the two.

Heya Boilers,

I'm thinking this site should be renamed Mo Av club! Are you on the Ohio site at all?

Why do they ask so many questions to register?

bluedevil · « **Reply #26 on:** January 27, 2008, 11:16:41 AM »

Heres what we have so far....

http://www.visithannibal.com/

Attractions

Ahh, so many things to do...and so little time.

Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum Properties
120 North Main
573-221-9010

The Stories Started Here… Discover how a young boy growing up in the small village of Hannibal became one of the world's most famous authors. A self guided tour of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum Properties gives you the chance to explore the Hannibal of Samuel Clemens' childhood and experience the beloved stories he created through the power of his imagination.

www.marktwainmuseum.org

The Mark Twain Cave Complex
7079 County Road 453
573-221-1656

Live the Adventure…Mark Twain wrote, “By and by somebody shouted, “Who's ready for the cave?” Everybody was!” Today you will have the same exciting experience exploring this remarkable cave as Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher did many years ago.

•Mark Twain Cave - The world's most famous cave!
•Cameron Cave - Missouri's newest Showcave!
•Jim Waddell as Mark Twain
•Family Entertainment @ Cave Hollow Theatre
•And MUCH MORE!

www.marktwaincave.com

Mark Twain Mississippi Riverboat
400 Front Street
573-221-3222

Cruises on this nostalgic Riverboat start from the landing at the foot of Center Street. See this famous river town from the boat that bears the name of its most famous citizen…Mark Twain.

Enjoy one-hour Sightseeing Cruises and two-hour Evening Dinner Cruises (complete with live music)

www.marktwainriverboat.com

Rockcliffe Mansion
1000 Bird
573-221-4140

Turn of the Century Mansion…Restored to its Original Splendor… 12,000 square feet of splendor, 30 rooms of wonder, 10 hand carved marble fireplaces, 9 bedrooms with original furnishings, 7 bathrooms, Tiffany windows and light fixtures, period clothing, amazing antiquities, all overlooking the Mississippi Rive, Gift shop, Café and Art Gallery.

www.RockcliffeMansion.com

Molly Brown…The Titanic's famous lady!
600 Butler
573-221-2100

Did you know that Molly Brown was on her way to Hannibal when the Titanic sank? Come see where it all started for this world famous lady at her Birthplace and Museum in Hannibal Missouri.

www.mollybrownmuseum.com

....and much much more!

- Hotels & Motels
- Bed & Breakfast

We've been here before and is alot of fun and everything is at walking distance.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #27 on:** January 27, 2008, 11:35:06 AM »

I like your thinking Blue! But I hate to have a larger Regional type event and leave out the Brat Fest, it has been a ongoing event. Is there a way to incorporate both into a Labor Day Weekend GTG? We can plan it here and then move the details over to CAFCNA........

Butch

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #28 on:** January 27, 2008, 11:36:12 AM »

Maybe we could find a nice State Park somewhere in between the two places for the Brat Fest??

bluedevil · « **Reply #29 on:** January 27, 2008, 11:39:06 AM »

What about Kentucky? Is well centralized

and is not far from everyone. Of course this requires overnight stay for some.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #30 on:** January 27, 2008, 12:13:11 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on January 27, 2008, 11:39:06 AM

What about Kentucky? Is well centralized and is not far from everyone. Of course this requires overnight stay for some.

I would like to keep in the states pictured above.........Overnight? I was thinking about 3 nights! How about Meet & Greet & Sign in on Friday evening, do the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum Properties on Saturday. Then have the Brat Fest on Sunday?? We could have a Shine & Show along with the Brat Fest...... still just thinking.......AND WE NEED OTHER IDEAS!

boilers94 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 27, 2008, 03:19:26 PM »

Quote from: White Buffalo on January 27, 2008, 09:22:44 AM

Heya Boilers,

I'm thinking this site should be renamed Mo Av club! Are you on the Ohio site at all?

Why do they ask so many questions to register?

Yes, I am on the Ohio, but the problem is that it doesn't seem like too many folks are on the site over there very frequently. I'm under the same screen name over there as I am here.

bluedevil · « **Reply #32 on:** February 01, 2008, 05:28:40 PM »

Ok guys....we need more ideas for a possible Midwest Regionals.

Donnie1 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 01, 2008, 05:35:04 PM »

I lik ethe idea of combining it with Bratfest and coming up with some stuff to do in St Louis such as a ballgame, maybe a day trip to Hannibal?

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #34 on:** February 23, 2008, 11:01:26 PM »

With jomomma being in the hospital and me not feeling very well I have not been pushing this idea much but hey LETS GET IT GOING! We have not settled on any on idea yet so if you have thoughts or ideas please put them out here for us to talk over!

Butch

MS03 2500 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 23, 2008, 11:03:47 PM »

Count me in Butch I love the idea

MoAv · « **Reply #36 on:** February 24, 2008, 01:45:27 AM »

Don't forget the Bud brewery tour mentioned in another thread - that would be fun

Mi_Graystone · « **Reply #37 on:** February 24, 2008, 05:03:36 AM »

We'd be interested in coming, depending on when it is. September is kinda rough for us, as school starts and we have 2 little ones. Maybe late August??? Not sure how thrilled I am at the Mark Train idea place (sorry forgot the name) but did like the idea of a ballgame, bratfest, and the Jungle Jims place :D
Be curious what ya'll decide to do. If we can help at all, let us know.
Dan

Flint 4X4 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 24, 2008, 11:29:26 AM »

I proposed a regional for the GM centenial the 3rd week of July in Michigan but they scheduled the Nationals on top of it

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #39 on:** February 24, 2008, 12:15:41 PM »

Quote from: Flint 4X4 on February 24, 2008, 11:29:26 AM

I proposed a regional for the GM centenial the 3rd week of July in Michigan but they scheduled the Nationals on top of it

Can you believe the nerve of some people.

Z66 Butch · « **Reply #40 on:** February 24, 2008, 12:34:03 PM »

Quote from: Flint 4X4 on February 24, 2008, 11:29:26 AM

I proposed a regional for the GM centenial the 3rd week of July in Michigan but they scheduled the Nationals on top of it

Yea, I saw that THE NERVE! Really The National have always been in that time frame, that is why I would like to see a fall Region III event.

Butch

mEYEscndfvrtluv · « **Reply #41 on:** February 24, 2008, 12:37:47 PM »

with everyone planning vacations around nationals, another week or long weekend would be tough to get time off for,I like the idea of the extended weekend for Bratfest make it a midwest event not just Missouri and Kansas!

liteft01 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 03, 2008, 07:14:44 PM »

Hey Blue, I have to admit I'm one of those that have dropped out of 'site' lately. Lost my use of a laptop for about 2 months, and when I finally got one of my own, I just went to CAFNA instead of sharing time equally. I have to apologize......

As for a regional GTG, why not use family friendly places at St Louis??? The arch, the zoo, Budweiser brewery and farm, train museum at Kirkwood, not to mention Six Flags. And I haven't even hit the web yet for ideas.

Freebie · « **Reply #43 on:** March 03, 2008, 07:21:55 PM »

I wouldn't mind something in the Terra Haute area, or even Indy... St Louis is about another 2.5 hours down the road from Terra Haute, but then again, I would like to stop by the brewery there!

MoAv · « **Reply #44 on:** March 04, 2008, 01:40:08 AM »

I love your avatar Jeff!! Too bad we couldn't put real ones up!!