Banquet commitee forming - voluteers needed....

[sts 50]

Putting the banquet together has been a major PIMA the last 2 years and, frankly, I haven't done a very effective job of it. So - this year I need a couple or 3 voluteers to make it happen. If we can put a group together now, it won't be that big a deal. Here is a perfect opportunity for those of you who want to help out, but don't have time to devote to the Board, to step up and help out. Don't be shy (I'll still emcee :roll: ).

[sts 50]

Don't everybody step up at once..............

[ShortysTRM]

You know I'm up for helping, as are (most likely) about 5 other people I can think of, I just need to know what it is that needs to be done to determine what I can do to help. Everyone's location and/or occupation makes it hard for them to commit to anything without first knowing what it is.

Consider me volunteered.

[Potent357]

Sadly, the Banquet is not something that is widely embraced, understood or appreciated by the 15% of the club membership that frequent this forum.

With so few active participants on here and the shockingly low attendance at meetings of late, the club is, once again, in one of the cyclical "low points" as far as participation is concerned.

Aside from the residents of the home, there were only 4 people at the meeting on Friday night. Last month, at my house, we had maybe 8.

As I see it, I don't know how the club can commit the funds to an elaborate Banquet when we see no evidence of participation from more than 10% of the club.

We have a gangbusters new crop of people that are keeping things going but they can't carry the load for long. Lately, if it's not MartinNathanialTroyAprilMiroRobert and a few others (who shouldn't be offended by their omission) nothing seems to get done.

The Banquet (much like the other regional jobs) is a thankless task. Regardless what's done someone will complain. Hopefully some hearty soul will step forward and ease the load from our RE.

[wvphoto]

instead of spending a lot of money on a venue.. how 'bout the corvette room at "Quaker Steak" and Lube..
and just order your own.. have a few brews.. give out some tin cups and enjoy the evening..

i don't think many folks stay and dance with the DJ..

i'd be up for 'dat..


just a thought.

[gtfour77]

That is something we need to consider... The only question is video presentation. I know Troy will have some excellent videos to show and I might be able to come up with something minor also... Portable screen and a projector would not be a problem. We could even use sound system from the trailer (thanks to Mike)...
Obviously, we need to discuss this at the upcoming meeting in October. (Although as Bill said, lately the participation has been very poor...)

[ShortysTRM]

I could care less where it is, but I am quite fond of the banquet. I think that the fact that many of our veterans could care less to attend meetings has a lot to with the low turnouts, as well as the fact that many of our newcomers travel long distances to get here, in which case I wouldn't come to the 30 minute meeting, either. I don't come to meetings because they're right at the wrong time for me, but that's because my schedule is essentially opposite most peoples'.

It does seem like it's always the same people helping, but that's just fine with me. Like I used to say when we talked about DQ'ing folks that didn't work at an event, I am very proud to be an active member of this region, and if everyone carried the same workload, I wouldn't have anything to be proud of. As can be seen by everyone's initial list of people who will always help, people recognize the effort we put forth, and I like being commended for a job well done. Unfortunately, I never get that at work, no matter how well I do.

Sooo, for now, I'm back to my thankless job of editing video. I'm 3 events behind and can't think of even one song to use, so I have plenty of work ahead of me. And yes, I assume I will have some videos for the banquet.

[ATABOgirl]

I'm up for helping! I LOVE planning parties/banquets/etc. Also, I don't really know if anybody cares, but if it comes down to it & we need a caterer (insert shameless plug here), my brother ownes a catering service & I know he would work with us on price. We would just need a venue. As long as everyone is just throwing out ideas, Troy & I had our reception at the Oak Room at Coonskin & it was beautiful & fairly cheap. Just a few ideas, let me know what I can do to help!

[ShortysTRM]

It's my understanding that we have had Wellington's reserved since early this year, but I may be wrong.

[lilred]

Im definitly up for it, for whatever I can contribute. I might be able to tag Pat into it as well, depending on the tasks and what needs done. Remember folks he has the tint and sign shop so im sure he wouldnt mine contributing what he can as well. Since we both work 6-7 days a week our contributions will be limited but atleast count me in.

How about handing out fliers during the couple events prior to the banquet?
Earlier the better IMHO, plus they can be easily inserted into the RM mailings. Something I wouldnt mine doing once we have the date/time set.

Oh yea Im sure my #2 job (Schlotzsky's Deli) would be more than happy to cater us. We just need an estimate number of mouths to feed.

Just let me know Ill see what I can work out.

[sts 50]

This request will also be made at the next event while I have a captive audience, just want to get the ball rolling here. The bulk of what needs to be done has to do with the engraving of trophies and such, procuring award pins, buying glassware...that sort of stuff. None of it is difficult, just time consuming. Thanks for the responses - let's talk at the event and/or the next meeting (my house).

[SentraWV]

I'll handle the program printing again, bro'.

[administerturbo]

i'm in of course for my banquet duties as secrerary and anything else i have time for.