Benefit attendees - Need your help

TomH · 08-13-2009, 09:33 PM

As a first time visitor, I thought the event was great and I'm looking forward to next year.

GOOD

Focus on charity. I was impressed by the number of raffle winners who gave their winnings back!
Parking on grass was great for spending the day. Lot less oppressive than asphalt or concrete in the heat.
Having multiple groups (CORE, TS, etc.) made for a great turnout and a nice variety of rigs to look at and steal ideas
Food was certainly affordable; actually, it was surprisingly cheap for a charity event

SUGGESTIONS

It wasn't clear how to get into the show/parking area. Made a couple of passes before someone in the B&B lot point the way.
How about adding an early morning trail ride or poker run to the event
Sign in with your BBS user name and name tags (If you go beyond a one-day event or add a dinner.) Interesting to put a face to a name.
For non-members, add an info kit to the sign in materials. Upcoming events, membership info, etc.
Get more participation from off-road vendors (e.g. Haspin, Eastern Welding Supply, BFG, etc.) There's lots of bucks in the rigs that showed up.
Finally, you didn't pick my raffle ticket! (I'm assuming that you'll fix that next year.)

PS,
Thanks for the event!

TomH

JasonCJ7 · 08-13-2009, 11:26 PM

Heard talk that we may get a mud pit next year.

Look forward to particiapating in that.

Unfortunately my rig was unable to make it this year (PRO) but I enjoyed how we desinated and roped off the car crush and rti, (CON) think we need to do better at keeping spectators outside the tape for safety purposes.

(CON) Certain areas still unable to hear the sound system.

Look forward to next years event!!

Any word on the women who passed out at the show???

sarge · 08-14-2009, 09:16 AM

Womans fine !

Trial ride ????? that is a possibility ! I was thinking of somehow doing a Creek run , If you take your time it takes about an hour to run the Elk Creek from a buddys house to the Trestle . Mostly stock rigs could do it with out much problem . nothing really hard , just a good run down the creek . Just an idea and may not be doable do to legal issues and what not .......

JeepHD · 08-14-2009, 09:26 AM

I heard mention of two day event, what about packing up at 4:00 and a group heading to Haspin to campout and cookout, then wheel Sunday (or Sat. night). Could make a little extra on charging to eat at the cookout. Might also get more involved in the show Sunday.

Shine em up for Saturday, and get them back in character on Sunday!

Maybe a steak dinner or something yummy for the evening!

08-13-2009, 09:33 PM	#1
TomH Gearhead Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anderson Posts: 95	As a first time visitor, I thought the event was great and I'm looking forward to next year. GOOD Focus on charity. I was impressed by the number of raffle winners who gave their winnings back! Parking on grass was great for spending the day. Lot less oppressive than asphalt or concrete in the heat. Having multiple groups (CORE, TS, etc.) made for a great turnout and a nice variety of rigs to look at and steal ideas Food was certainly affordable; actually, it was surprisingly cheap for a charity event SUGGESTIONS It wasn't clear how to get into the show/parking area. Made a couple of passes before someone in the B&B lot point the way. How about adding an early morning trail ride or poker run to the event Sign in with your BBS user name and name tags (If you go beyond a one-day event or add a dinner.) Interesting to put a face to a name. For non-members, add an info kit to the sign in materials. Upcoming events, membership info, etc. Get more participation from off-road vendors (e.g. Haspin, Eastern Welding Supply, BFG, etc.) There's lots of bucks in the rigs that showed up. Finally, you didn't pick my raffle ticket! (I'm assuming that you'll fix that next year.) PS, Thanks for the event! TomH

08-13-2009, 11:26 PM	#2
JasonCJ7 Throttle Jockey Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty Twp., Ohio Posts: 182	Event pros and cons Heard talk that we may get a mud pit next year. Look forward to particiapating in that. Unfortunately my rig was unable to make it this year (PRO) but I enjoyed how we desinated and roped off the car crush and rti, (CON) think we need to do better at keeping spectators outside the tape for safety purposes. (CON) Certain areas still unable to hear the sound system. Look forward to next years event!! Any word on the women who passed out at the show??? __________________ 78 CJ-7, 350 V8, T-18a Tranny, Twin Stick Dana 300, Scout 44's, 4.27 Gears, 36" TSL's, Welded rear and Full Spool Front, Hi-Steer with GM Knuckles

08-14-2009, 09:26 AM	#4
JeepHD www.buckeyejeepers.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, OH 45333 Posts: 276	I heard mention of two day event, what about packing up at 4:00 and a group heading to Haspin to campout and cookout, then wheel Sunday (or Sat. night). Could make a little extra on charging to eat at the cookout. Might also get more involved in the show Sunday. Shine em up for Saturday, and get them back in character on Sunday! Maybe a steak dinner or something yummy for the evening! __________________ 1994 YJ, 4.0, 5 speed. 2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4x4 Auto,Quad cab, LongBed, Tekonsha Prodigy(Tow Rig) Last edited by JeepHD; 08-14-2009 at 09:37 AM.*

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08-14-2009, 09:16 AM	#3
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	Womans fine ! Trial ride ????? that is a possibility ! I was thinking of somehow doing a Creek run , If you take your time it takes about an hour to run the Elk Creek from a buddys house to the Trestle . Mostly stock rigs could do it with out much problem . nothing really hard , just a good run down the creek . Just an idea and may not be doable do to legal issues and what not .......