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06-03-2015, 06:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,182
M.O.C. #1920
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Welcoming New Members
I received a PM from someone today that changed my thinking a little on the Introduce Yourself Members section. I must admit that I have gotten busy and not always welcomed new members, but I've tried to do better lately. We have over 12,000 members. Most new members receive a welcome from 15-20 people. I didn't realize how this impacts a new member's perspective of the MOC. I know a lot of people like to just read the posts and see what topics are being discussed. I guess it's like anything, the more you put into something, the more you get out. Terrie and I have gotten a lot of answers, met a good number of lifelong friends and hopefully, helped a few folks along the way. For those of you new to the MOC in the last three or four years, you will never get the opportunity to meet the original MOC ambassador - Glenn Adams. We met Glenn at the first Goshen rally. He wandered over, introduced himself and asked if he could help. I guess I'm asking everyone to take the new member introduction a little more seriously. It's the first impression of the MOC to new members. And, you don't need any technical expertise, seniority on the forum, or even good grammar. Be a Glenn Adams. For those of you I missed welcoming over the years, greetings from Colorado. Hope to see you down the road.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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06-03-2015, 07:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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It's about time, Ron. I've been here 2 years and, quite frankly, was getting tired of waiting. Seriously, you're right about the welcoming. It seems it's the same ones every time, which is ok, but where is everyone else? Camping?
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
B&W Companion
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06-04-2015, 01:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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I guess that part of the MOC is more the social side, rather than the technical side. Point taken Ron, we probably should do more to make new members feel welcome. Actually that is what sets this forum apart from most of the others.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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06-04-2015, 02:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Bryant
Posts: 403
M.O.C. #12436
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Very good point, Ron. We may miss one or two along the way, but we're trying to make everyone feel welcome.
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06-04-2015, 03:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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I guess it all boils down to what you expect when you join a forum. I’ve joined a couple of other RV websites and received the usual handful of “Hi how are ya’s” from a few of the regulars. No issue with me, as I joined more to glean experiences and answers to issues … not so much to develop relationships. I alone know of a couple of members on here that don’t own a Keystone product, but enjoy the non-flaming approach to a wealth of info here realizing the base components on a Montana are also found on many SOB’s. I’m sure some of you do as well. As in any large group, there are “clicks” of people even on the MOC … East Coasters, West Coasters, fulltimers, retireds, weekend warriors, and some that cross back and forth. Some seem to be in contact with one another most all the time … some like me will more than likely never meet but 2 or 3 other MOC’ers in a life time and be content with that. That may change once I retire. The MOC has always been more of a group that simply respects one another’s positions on things more so than most any other RV website I’m familiar with. We get a bit anal on the nuts and bolts of some issues but never to the point of flaming one another. I guess what I’m rambling on about is … it is polite to say hi to new members … not getting the welcome mat rolled out isn’t going to drive people away.
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06-04-2015, 03:41 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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In general I agree with Diesel Guy, but do greet every new member I notice because with the number of members we have and everyone being different in their own personality and thinking I don't want to miss the people that would feel left out.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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06-04-2015, 09:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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We generally try to keep up with greeting posts and feel it's an important part of building encouragement for new members to share what they and the forum have to offer.
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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06-04-2015, 11:28 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,794
M.O.C. #7560
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I have to agree with dieselguy somewhat but we've been active in the MOC for as long as we've belonged. We've gone to numerous Regional Rally's, hosted the Central Plains Rally for 6 or 7 years now and even Wagon Mastered the Fall Rally in Goshen but I'm here to glean what I can from the experiences of the other MOC members and if I can throw in a few personal experiences and/or problems we've had down the line. We're on our second Montana and this will more than likely last us a long time but who knows "if the right one comes along again" we just may invest in another one! We've been through many other brands and we still think the Montana is the "Best Bang or the Buck" out there. Let's hope they keep up with the times, listen to the present owners and look ahead to things to come and even the families that may be looking for a unit. I try to welcome as many "Newbies" as I can and if I didn't welcome you to the Forum, I will now! "Welcome to the MOC Forum the best informational area for Montana, Big Sky, High Country and Mountaineers on the www!"
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06-04-2015, 04:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
Posts: 6,009
M.O.C. #7110
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2011 GMC 4X4 dually CC, 6.6 Duramax with Allison Transmission. Formally 2001 Montana,2007 3400RL Montana, presently 2018 3401RS Alpine.
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06-20-2017, 07:17 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: fort collins
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #20037
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Is that Livermore Colorado??????I lived there and we camp there. Get in touch please
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06-28-2017, 07:09 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Taberg
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #20072
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I am a new member and don't feel left out at all . this is my first fifth wheel not new but very nice. 2010 3665re and trying to learn all I can about these they seem to be a favorite. my first self contained camper was a keystone but the quality of this one doesn't even compare.
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06-29-2017, 07:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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I will have to admit we have not done that. We have been here since 2005 and I never thought about it. Will do better.
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