Marauderville V, what's the big rush?

[TooManyFords]

Just a question, but why the big rush to get proposals turned in by January 15th? Is this a magic date for some reason? I mean, it is just on the heels of MV-IV and I think we all, as a group of Marauder owners, need some time to discuss where we would want to meet. As a group, of course.

In addition, I am a little confused as to why they have to be turned into anyone for approval. Proposals should be placed in public view for all members to look at and then we discuss where we want to meet. It should be up to the majority of Marauder owners as to when and where we meet.

John

[RCSignals]

Just a question, but why the big rush to get proposals turned in by January 15th? Is this a magic date for some reason? I mean, it is just on the heels of MV-IV and I think we all, as a group of Marauder owners, need some time to discuss where we would want to meet. As a group, of course.

In addition, I am a little confused as to why they have to be turned into anyone for approval. Proposals should be placed in public view for all members to look at and then we discuss where we want to meet. It should be up to the majority of Marauder owners as to when and where we meet.

John

Submission of proposals is not new. Logan required it. In fact Logan used to say the decision was all his.

Maybe the members will be presented with the proposals, if there is more than one or any at all.

[TooManyFords]

Submission of proposals is not new. Logan required it. In fact Logan used to say the decision was all his.

Maybe the members will be presented with the proposals, if there is more than one or any at all.

Actually, no...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=85971&postcount=42

He left it open for the members to decide which is the way it should be handled.

John

[MERCMAN]

Jan 15th was an arbitrary date, if there are members out there who need more time to develop a proposal, just ask. We want to make the decision as soon as we can because historically people need time for vacation requests.
As far as why we have to have proposals,, see ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[fastblackmerc]

Just a question, but why the big rush to get proposals turned in by January 15th? Is this a magic date for some reason? I mean, it is just on the heels of MV-IV and I think we all, as a group of Marauder owners, need some time to discuss where we would want to meet. As a group, of course.

In addition, I am a little confused as to why they have to be turned into anyone for approval. Proposals should be placed in public view for all members to look at and then we discuss where we want to meet. It should be up to the majority of Marauder owners as to when and where we meet.

John

I agree. If no one shows up to MMV is it really MMV? Just because Logan did it doesn't mean it has to continue like that.... Logan doesn't own the site any more.

[TooManyFords]

Jan 15th was an arbitrary date, if there are members out there who need more time to develop a proposal, just ask. We want to make the decision as soon as we can because historically people need time for vacation requests.

Yes, vacation scheduling is a good point, but that puts the cart before the horse. If you want to plan a vacation you first have to decide -where- you are vacationing!


As far as why we have to have proposals,, see ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

What, mountains? Half of a zipper? What?!?

john

[MM03MOK]

The location for MVII was announced on February 3, 2004. MVIII WDC planning was well under way in Feb. 2005. We've offered a month for plans to be discussed and proposed for MVV. Nothing out of the ordinary here.

I know the CAM members are hard at work designing an event. I've not heard anything solid from anyone else. We may not be presented with a choice. We'll see what happens in the next 2 weeks. As Dan said, if a group needs a little more time, just say so before Jan. 15.

[RCSignals]

Actually, no...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=85971&postcount=42

He left it open for the members to decide which is the way it should be handled.

John

Sure, but now find what happened when the official Poll was started. After MV2 Logan took the stand that I stated.

[Zack]

http://www.mum.org/midol38.jpg

[TooManyFords]

I for one would like to see a show of hands for different locations first, and put a poll up for those locations and then see where the majority want to go before even asking for a proposal from a group.

Las Vegas, NV
Newton, IA
Somewhere in Minnesota
Kansas City, MO
Indianapolis, IN
Bristol, TN
Atlanta, GA
Somewhere in the NE

Let's find out where we want to go as a group and then make it happen! We don't really need ridgid schedules and such. If anyone ever has taken a cruise, you know what I mean.

SO, everyone, chime in here and let's hear where you want to go, what you want to do and then let's count and see where the cards fall!

I;ll go first...

I'd like to see it in Vegas!

john

[RCSignals]

I'd like to see it in Vegas as well. This was already discussed, the problem is people on the ground to organise.

Just curious, who still belongs to IMOA?

[DeadVic]

Jan 15 is MLK day.

[DefyantExWife]

Indianapolis would be my vote, then I could finally meet my boss and the hospital I've worked for over the last 3 years LOL, plus there is a great old haunted library in Evansville I'd like to visit.

[Zack]

Somewhere on the east coast.

[STLR FN]

Somewhere on the east coast.
+1 say like D.C. or somewhere close, Richmond maybe.

[JonW]

As the noob here, I'd like to make a suggestion. And maybe this is already done, I don't know. But it would be nice to have it moved around to different areas of the country. One national club I belong to almost always has their meets in the same area of the country, and I seldom get to go. So how about giving all of us a chance to attend at some time or another? The ones that want to make the long-distance hauls can do so.

[fastblackmerc]

As was stated before. MMx can happen Anywhere, USA, but there needs to be a committed group of people in Anywhere, USA that will make it happen.

[ctrlraven]

If it's left up to an open poll to decide where we would have it would take a good few months to narrow done a place of winner and their still would be cry babies. I think for each Regonial area doing the purposals is a great idea and I'm pretty sure one that would offer the best is going to be picked.

After reading and hearing everything that CAM MV Vhas in stored I am very stoaked one because it's in my backyard and two their are so many wonderful things to see and do and unless you like sand and snow year round MD has a little something for everyone.

I would love for it to be in Vegas but is their enough people to make it happen? That is the real question.

[merc]

Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil by the pale moonlight?
http://tinyrevolution.com/mt-static/images/joker.jpg

Gentlemen we have a winner
Drum roll please
:sing:

Hagerstown, MD

Haven't you ever heard of the healing power of laughter

[juno]

How about Memphis????

Pretty central, hopping, and a nice motorsports park!!!!

[merc]

How about Memphis????

Pretty central, hopping, and a nice motorsports park!!!!


If you are thinking Tenn., then Bristol would be better and FFW is hosting a 3-day event August 3rd ,4th and 5th.

[Smokie]

Talking or voting in polls will not get it done, I wrote this in another thread, it still applies....

I hope the following is somewhat helpful:

Maraudervilles take place exactly where a small group of dedicated people stand up and say WE ARE GOING TO DO IT.

The membership can vote about where the ideal place is, and unless someone in that area stands up and says WE ARE GOING TO DO IT...nothing happens.

MV4 happened in Florida because a small group of men led by Tom aka MarauderTJA made it happen, there was NO competition of proposals, Logan said yes to Florida because no one else said WE WILL DO IT.

Whomever decides to take the reins for MV5 just stand up and say so, surround yourself with a small group of people you trust and are willing to work.

Myself and I am sure all other members of the Sunshine State Marauders MV4 planning committee will be more than happy to help with advise with the logistics, DO"S & DONT'S of the next event.

Keep this in mind, no matter how hard you try; someone will always complaint about something. You will not please everybody, people will choose not to come. Your primary goal is to make sure you work your ass off so the one's that do come are made to feel WELCOME and you do your best to make their stay a pleasant one.
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[ctrlraven]

Well said Smokie!

[Pat]

But I don't want to drive two days, so please select a site not more than six hundred miles from Shreveport, La in any direction.

That would include San Antonio, Dallas, Amarillo, Kansas City, St Louis,
Evansville, Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Birmingham, Atlanta, Tallahassee, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and smaller points in between.

Please don't tell me most of the Marauder drivers live outside that circle.

Drats.

[O's Fan Rich]

And there is also the REAL big question of" Who is going to organize things?"
Ask the Florida contingent what it takes. The CAM guys are getting organized and there's alot of work to do.
If you want it near you... Step up to the plate and take your swings. This kind of event takes work, and a dedication that can be hard to come by for a volunteer run event. Unless you plan on making money on the event ( good luck with that), you get the "kudos" and that's about it!

[RCSignals]

That's why the submission of proposals is a good idea.

[Smokie]

... Step up to the plate and take your swings. This kind of event takes work, and a dedication that can be hard to come by for a volunteer run event. Unless you plan on making money on the event ( good luck with that), you get the "kudos" and that's about it!

It is possible to actually make money, here how it works:

You DON"T include in the $35 registration fee attendance to a major atraction like "Arabian Nights"

You DON'T pay for a catered lunch at the racetrack for 100 people.

You DON'T pay for the Breakfast for all the folks that attended the Gainesville Race Event.

You DON'T pay for the Farewell Breakfast for all members that cared to attend.

You DON'T pay the shipping for goodie bags for folks unable to attend and shipping of the raffle prices.

You DON'T make a generous contribution to MM.net.

If you follow all those DON'T; you walk away with a ton of cash.......:D...:lol:

[Haggis]

I for one would like to see a show of hands for different locations first, and put a poll up for those locations and then see where the majority want to go before even asking for a proposal from a group.

Las Vegas, NV
Newton, IA
Somewhere in Minnesota
Kansas City, MO
Indianapolis, IN
Bristol, TN
Atlanta, GA
Somewhere in the NE

Let's find out where we want to go as a group and then make it happen! We don't really need ridgid schedules and such. If anyone ever has taken a cruise, you know what I mean.

SO, everyone, chime in here and let's hear where you want to go, what you want to do and then let's count and see where the cards fall!

I;ll go first...

I'd like to see it in Vegas!

john

John, if you would like it in Vegas the ball is in your court. Start planning a proposal and if you need more time ask the Admin. If not see you in DC. (Hagerstown, MD.)

[MarauderTJA]

[quote=TooManyFords;458460]Actually, no...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=85971&postcount=42

He left it open for the members to decide which is the way it should be handled.



Maybe in 03 John. I sent Logan the MV IV proposal for Orlando and he made the decision for us to host the event.. No one else had any say..

[MarauderTJA]

I have spoken with two groups thus far. The CAM and GA groups. Either way as Smokie said, we will assist anyone who wants to make the effort. And it is a serious effort, believe me. Lets git er done:D .

[MyTMerc]

I've attended the last two Maraudervilles and both groups did and outstanding job putting the 4 day event together! They both went very smooth. The only way that happens is people working hard to make it so. The CAM group has been working together to put together a proposal for all to have a great time in the DC region this summer. We've been working at it for sometime now and there is a lot of details to work to make it the best event possible. I can only speak for the events I attended but the bar is set pretty high and we hope to raise it alittle higher. We have no intention of making any money from the event. Our primary goal is to make it enjoyable for the rest of the members as others have done for us.

If there's a better proposal than our, I'd simply say congratulations to that group and when can I buy my ticket because I'm sure it will be a good time.

Distance from the event is one thing we can't get around. I traveled 12 hours to Detroit and 15 hours to Orlando. As for places to hold the event, there are too many to list. Right here in our region, we had many places that met all the requirements of the net and several additional criteria we set for ourselves.

We've reached out to our friends in Florida and they provided some great insight into what it took in the way of particpation from their members, cost, and lessons learned. We looked at what people have said about planning for previous events and tried to incorporate lessons learned from those events. Bottom line is, we won't please everyone. We can only promise to give it our best and hope you have a good time.
VR,
Shaun

[Rider90]

We could evolve it around the Wisconsin State Fair. Moooooo!!

Hey atleast then I could detail some Marauders :D

[Haggis]

I have a proposal for an event for MVV that I believe will let people relieve their fustrations and anger. Let's have a boxing match, very simple you go into the ring and anounce whom you would like as your opponent.

1) Your pick must be attending MVV and be at ring side.
2) They must be willing to participate.
3) If they do not accept you get another pick.
4) Still no one, anyone can then challenge you.
5) You then have the option to decline.

I got the idea from an episode of 'Battlestar Galactica'.

[Cobra25]

I've attended the last two Maraudervilles and both groups did and outstanding job putting the 4 day event together! They both went very smooth. The only way that happens is people working hard to make it so. The CAM group has been working together to put together a proposal for all to have a great time in the DC region this summer. We've been working at it for sometime now and there is a lot of details to work to make it the best event possible. I can only speak for the events I attended but the bar is set pretty high and we hope to raise it alittle higher. We have no intention of making any money from the event. Our primary goal is to make it enjoyable for the rest of the members as others have done for us.

If there's a better proposal than our, I'd simply say congratulations to that group and when can I buy my ticket because I'm sure it will be a good time.

Distance from the event is one thing we can't get around. I traveled 12 hours to Detroit and 15 hours to Orlando. As for places to hold the event, there are too many to list. Right here in our region, we had many places that met all the requirements of the net and several additional criteria we set for ourselves.

We've reached out to our friends in Florida and they provided some great insight into what it took in the way of particpation from their members, cost, and lessons learned. We looked at what people have said about planning for previous events and tried to incorporate lessons learned from those events. Bottom line is, we won't please everyone. We can only promise to give it our best and hope you have a good time.
VR,
Shaun Shaun it's alota work setting up a Marauderville, but in the end just to know that most of the people who attend had a great time makes it all worth it. If you should have any questions just PM me, Smokie or MarauderTJA and we will do our best to answer any of your question's.

[O's Fan Rich]

Just to make sure things are clear, I did not intend to infer that anyone was trying or planning, or has tried to make money on a Marauderville.
I was simply stating the obvious, as the obvious is often missed!

[MyTMerc]

Just to make sure things are clear, I did not intend to infer that anyone was trying or planning, or has tried to make money on a Marauderville.
I was simply stating the obvious, as the obvious is often missed!

No problem, your message was clear and on target. I was also stating our intentions for the groups consumption.

[MyTMerc]

I have a proposal for an advent for MVV that I believe will let people relieve their fustrations and anger. Let's have a boxing match, very simple you go into the ring and anounce whom you would like as your opponent.

1) Your pick must be attending MVV and be at ring side.
2) They must be willing to participate.
3) If they do not accept you get another pick.
4) Still no one, anyone can then challenge you.
5) You then have the option to decline.

I got the idea from an episode of 'Battlestar Galactica'.

Chris,
Time to put Haggis back in his neutral corner.

[STLR FN]

I have a proposal for an advent for MVV that I believe will let people relieve their fustrations and anger. Let's have a boxing match, very simple you go into the ring and anounce whom you would like as your opponent.

1) Your pick must be attending MVV and be at ring side.
2) They must be willing to participate.
3) If they do not accept you get another pick.
4) Still no one, anyone can then challenge you.
5) You then have the option to decline.

I got the idea from an episode of 'Battlestar Galactica'.
"Two men enter, One man Out."

[MyTMerc]

Shaun it's alota work setting up a Marauderville, but in the end just to know that most of the people who attend had a great time makes it all worth it. If you should have any questions just PM me, Smokie or MarauderTJA and we will do our best to answer any of your question's.

I agree. Thanks. I've had some great input from you and Tom already. You guys have been extremely helpful.

[MyTMerc]

"Two men enter, One man Out."

Mad Max - "Thunderdome" Do I get a prize?

[MarauderKnights]

Smoewhere on the east coast. Would be good to pool all suggestions and then vote for, say the top 10?

[Bluerauder]

Smoewhere on the east coast. Would be good to pool all suggestions and then vote for, say the top 10?
Why do I get the feeling that some folks never read past the first post in the thread???? :rolleyes:

[Tyrone Minto]

suggestion for an equilizer fund.
Maybe an extra $10 bucks a head and distribute to those that drive over 1000 miles to get there based on some formula. Or make it optional to contribute and make it $20. The more MMs there the better. I would like to help the guys that make the sacrifice, I am sure others would