Rally issue

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Rally issue

October 08, 2018, 02:03:35 pm

I really appreciate having a forum where political discussions don't insert themselves; it's a safe refuge from what we are all bombarded with on a daily basis and nothing seems to be accomplished by arguments/debates except that lines are drawn.

I'm hoping that this approach is used at rallies as well. We've been to three rallies and have had a great time, with the exception where politics raised its ugly head at one event.
We've noticed a drop off on the number of attendees and I understand that the NW club has disbanded due to lack of participation. Politics has the potential to cause further erosion.
Sven

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Reply #1 – October 08, 2018, 02:12:29 pm

Very true. I only discuss politics with a very small select group of friends. I have friends of differing political persuasions and we've mostly all agreed to disagree knowing that we won't change each other's minds.
Now about the darn weather........

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Reply #2 – October 08, 2018, 04:39:32 pm

Three things never to discuss:
Religion
Politics
Making recommendations on doctors.

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Reply #3 – October 08, 2018, 05:02:30 pm

X2 what Moby said!!!!

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Reply #4 – October 08, 2018, 05:31:46 pm

Quote from: Moby – October 08, 2018, 04:39:32 pm

Three things never to discuss:
Religion
Politics
Making recommendations on doctors.

How about including Detroits vs. Cummins?

I've been practicing with a quick draw holster for Q.

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Reply #5 – October 08, 2018, 05:43:42 pm

Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – October 08, 2018, 05:31:46 pm

How about including Detroits vs. Cummins?

I've been practicing with a quick draw holster for Q.

P

NAH, we ARE here/there to discuss mechanical issues. Caterpillar/Cummins/ Detroit Diesel all have their proponents!

Let the games begin.

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Reply #6 – October 08, 2018, 05:59:25 pm

My intent is to keep the Calif. Chapter rally in Temecula this fall totally non-political. PM me if you want a flyer.

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Reply #7 – October 08, 2018, 06:02:28 pm

Speaking of Rallys, the California chapters is coming up next month at Pachanga RV resort and casino. 15 coaches so far, still have room for more!

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Reply #8 – October 08, 2018, 07:00:25 pm

That sounds like fun.. What are the dates?

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Reply #9 – October 08, 2018, 08:32:19 pm

Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – October 08, 2018, 05:31:46 pm

How about including Detroits vs. Cummins?

I've been practicing with a quick draw holster for Q.

P

I wanted a real engine.
That's why I have a Cummins!

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Reply #10 – October 08, 2018, 11:48:30 pm

Does the Cummings pur like a cat

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Reply #11 – October 09, 2018, 01:40:21 am

When the diesels were first being used in foretravels,the owners would say ,if it's not a a cat,it's a dog. That's for the older group !

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Reply #12 – October 09, 2018, 01:50:37 am

Quote from: Moby – October 08, 2018, 08:32:19 pm

I wanted a real engine.
That's why I have a Cummins!

Better check your year 5.9L Cummins for a KDP, killer dowl pin. My 10.6L alley cat just purs up 6% grades, and down grades because there's no replacement for displacement.

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Reply #13 – October 09, 2018, 01:56:14 am

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Reply #14 – October 09, 2018, 02:20:21 am

Quote from: Sven and Kristi – October 08, 2018, 02:03:35 pm

I understand that the NW club has disbanded due to lack of participation.
Sven

The NW chapter had a rally in Montana not long ago. I wasn't able to attend, But maybe a decision was made at that event. Although as a member of the NW chapter. I haven't been notified.

I did go to the rally & chapter meeting in Pendleton, Or. as a guest. What I heard was:
1, Very low Foretravel density in this region.
2, The NW region is very large. So with the large area and not many Foretravels in that area, Just getting to a regional rally is a days long journey for a lot of folks to attend a 3-4 day event and a days long journey to get back home. So it takes a dedicated person to attend an event.
3, Lack of volunteers.

The NW Motorcade faces the same issue I do in the running of the camera club that I'm president of. Lack of active members and even fewer that come forward and volunteer. We have 30 total members and only about 5 core members are involved and at most 15 attend a meeting. The other members haven't been heard from in a great long while, But still pay dues.

Then there is the modern American that seems to think they have to schedule 30 hours of activities into their 24 hour day 7 days a week and then wonder why they are so busy and don't have free time.

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Reply #15 – October 09, 2018, 01:51:27 pm

We are in the Great Plains Chapter. In almost eight years there has only been one rally within a days drive. There are 7 or 8 FTs in Minnesota that are in the MC Club. I have sent each of them a welcome note and info on the forum. I have met only one of them. We have had more FTs visit us in Hastings from TX than there are MN FTs. Other states as well, if you are passing this way let us know, friends are welcome.

It would be fun to have a MN rally.

The Great Lake Chapter events mostly centered in Michigan is still a two day drive but probably more inviting to us.

Civility and respect are the norm at most of these get-togethers. If that is not the case you are free to seek other more compatible company.

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Reply #16 – October 09, 2018, 02:12:58 pm

"I did go to the rally & chapter meeting in Pendleton, Or. as a guest. What I heard was:
1, Very low Foretravel density in this region.
2, The NW region is very large. So with the large area and not many Foretravels in that area, Just getting to a regional rally is a days long journey for a lot of folks to attend a 3-4 day event and a days long journey to get back home. So it takes a dedicated person to attend an event.
3, Lack of volunteers."

We attended this rally, along with some other California owners from outside this chapter, and the attendance was not large. We would not have traveled so far (from San Diego) if we were only going to the rally. As RVers, we are pretty accustomed to traveling long distances and are less inclined to attend rallys in our "back yard", since there isn't much we haven't seen. We did a tour of the NW, but based the timing around the rally dates. We enjoyed meeting NW members, two of whom we visited after the rally at their homes. The officers expressed some frustration in that there were no volunteers to relieve them of their responsibilities. Since they did not want to continue indefinitely and since no one offered to step up, they felt the chapter would close. There was a small contingent of NW Motorcaders at the Pendleton rally and that did not help.

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Reply #17 – October 09, 2018, 02:48:46 pm

We are attending our first rally in Florida Dec 5.

I sure as heck don't intend to discuss politics. But that is nothing new; I avoid that everywhere I go.

We are newbies and want to absorb knowledge about running these coaches. It would also be cool to gain some friends. Next month we celebrate 2 years owning the coach. In exactly 19 months we retire and hit the road full time.

This discussion is a reminder to me that I need to volunteer to assist the organizer.

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Reply #18 – October 09, 2018, 06:18:16 pm

Quote from: Sven and Kristi – October 09, 2018, 02:12:58 pm

"I did go to the rally & chapter meeting in Pendleton, Or. as a guest. What I heard was:
1, Very low Foretravel density in this region.
2, The NW region is very large. So with the large area and not many Foretravels in that area, Just getting to a regional rally is a days long journey for a lot of folks to attend a 3-4 day event and a days long journey to get back home. So it takes a dedicated person to attend an event.
3, Lack of volunteers."

We attended this rally, along with some other California owners from outside this chapter, and the attendance was not large. We would not have traveled so far (from San Diego) if we were only going to the rally. As RVers, we are pretty accustomed to traveling long distances and are less inclined to attend rallys in our "back yard", since there isn't much we haven't seen. We did a tour of the NW, but based the timing around the rally dates. We enjoyed meeting NW members, two of whom we visited after the rally at their homes. The officers expressed some frustration in that there were no volunteers to relieve them of their responsibilities. Since they did not want to continue indefinitely and since no one offered to step up, they felt the chapter would close. There was a small contingent of NW Motorcaders at the Pendleton rally and that did not help.

Part of the issue I have had within the photo club (and is likely the same in most clubs) is the fact that the general membership expects a jam packed gala event at every meeting. Yet won't lift a finger to help or take a chair position. Yet I don't blame folks for not wanting to step into the line of fire. It's a tough job keeping the "I must do it all every day" Americans from complaining or getting bored. (can you tell I lived in Europe & Japan for years?) Much more relaxed life styles.

After 20 years of military service, I became a seat of my pants impromptu sort at heart. So I'd be happy to just talk, Go somewhere, Do something extemporaneously. I loathe vacations that must have an agenda planned down to the minute from sunrise to sunset. Which of course doesn't fit well with clubs.

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Reply #19 – October 10, 2018, 05:17:09 am

Many things like clubs are in transition because of advances in media. I attend our wood turning club for the joy of hands on examination of projects and a live demo of techniques. The location is 30 miles away. BUT Youtube has videos on virtually every technique I can imagine. The online clubs have searchable databases and I have long distance friends and mentors.

Hmmm, kind of like the forum. Time was we met with others at these gatherings and did show and tells and how to. I spent the last year holed up in my drive while the ticker was in maintenance. The coach was a great diversion. But without media it would have been tough. So these gatherings have become something done for the joy of friendship. They have also become less formal. We have spent many January's in Quartzite. However I will confess that Motorcades are starting to appeal to us as the clock takes its toll and the ability to exercise independence narrows.

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Reply #20 – October 10, 2018, 08:13:17 am

Mid South next week Hot Springs, Ark

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Reply #21 – October 10, 2018, 10:27:10 am

We have 27 coaches signed up for the Mid-South rally. This about normal for this chapter.
We try to coordinate our fall rallies with the GrandVention so this probably helps. I think we have a few coaches from other chapters, too.
I think there about 85 coaches registered for the Branson GrandVention.
If you haven't tried a chapter rally or Motorcade event I would encourage you to give them a shot. Just like this forum it is another venue for keeping the Foretravel faithful in touch with one another.

Steve

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Reply #22 – October 10, 2018, 10:28:29 am

Might be nice to have a dedicated page for coming rally's. Perhaps a tab in campfire.

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