National Rally - Drum Roll Please....Parking Team Volunteers Are Now Being Accepted

[Woodyswanch]

Originally Posted by LarryO

Larry and Donna Osborne arriving on the 7th. Happy to help parking 5th wheels.

Thank you Larry and Donna. I think the seventh is going to be a very busy day.

[Woodyswanch]

We are getting closer, soooo maybe I should fill in some of the blanks. We are going to have a very busy seventh. Any and all who can get to the fairgrounds early on the seventh (or earlier then the seventh) will be very much appreciated. We aren't going to have any specific shifts or work times. Things always come up that require our attention so all I ask is if you can help out please come to the main parking lot. Those that are renting a cart can bring it. For those that aren't, we will have a few carts to use on the 7th - 9th. It never hurts to bring a more comfortable chair to sit in. We should have shade. Those with carts usually use those for both. We can divvy up the jobs when people come to the parking lot. We will attempt to move people around so as to experience all the various functions. But.. if you like doing a certain thing, why change.


There are three main jobs. Those that sit or stand by the gate to wave people into the correct entrance. Lots of fun but no playing strip spotting.


The greeters hang out in the middle of the parking lot to sign people in, answer basic questions and find a parker to escort the rig in.


The escorts take the rigs to their site, help park in whatever way is required, and answer any questions they can. The escorts must ensure that the rigs are parked in their designated spot. The sites will be marked with spray paint which takes most of the pressure off of the escorts. The rigs must be in their area. Sometimes there is some gray area and we will need to escalate to get an answer. Remember if one person early on parks wrong, it could lead to multiple movements.


I will brief and give tours to all who come down to help. At least until someone else can do it.



We will have maps and lists and markers and vests and cones and jokes and clipboards and whatever else we need. Thanks for helping out. And if you can spare a couple of hours, please come down to the parking lot.

[Joanne Mary]

We won’t know until closer to the date if we can get there before the seventh. If so will there be a campsite available On the 6th and or 5th/6th?
Joanne

[Woodyswanch]

Originally Posted by Joanne Mary

We won’t know until closer to the date if we can get there before the seventh. If so will there be a campsite available On the 6th and or 5th/6th?
Joanne

Anything earlier then the seventh must be arranged through the Elkhart Cty Fairground. It may, if available, be different than the site you will be assigned for the rally.

[Daryles]

We will be at Shipsawana RV park 9-1-21. We should be in early Tuesday morning.

[AJ&S]

Ahti Isolehto and I will be glad to help! We're arriving on 9/7.

Maureen Pettine

[Woodyswanch]

Originally Posted by Daryles

We will be at Shipsawana RV park 9-1-21. We should be in early Tuesday morning.

Sounds good. We'll get you settled in quick.

[Woodyswanch]

Originally Posted by AJ&S

Ahti Isolehto and I will be glad to help! We're arriving on 9/7.

Maureen Pettine

Thanks. We may not have anything to do on the eighth and ninth, just kidding.

[Woodyswanch]

Grand Design is having their rally the week prior to ours. They are not required to be out until the sixth. There is also the need for the fairgrounds to do their thing of cleaning and cutting, etc. So...The wagon masters have told me that they may be able to get a few volunteers in early, like the fifth or sixth. Cost is 30 dollars a night. My bet is that you will probably have to move the morning of the seventh to get to your rally site. If any one is interested in an early arrival, let me know and I will see what we can work out. I won't be arriving until the sixth. The wagon masters (Ron Marlin, Richard Dube) should be able to provide guidance for those that choose to get in early. With any luck their other responsibilities will evaporate and I can go into early retirement.

[JPDoege]

Jim & Carrie Doege will be in the area on the 6th. Let us know if we need to make the arrangements or you can.

[Woodyswanch]

Originally Posted by JPDoege

Jim & Carrie Doege will be in the area on the 6th. Let us know if we need to make the arrangements or you can.

Jim, check with Richard Dube, he's got the connections. I had previously called the fairgrounds and they said I was good. I won't really know until I get there. Have you talked to Ron Marlin about the park maps? Glad you're coming early.

[Ram Montana High Country]

I can assist - I can arrive before noon on the 7th - I would be glad to assist

[Woodyswanch]

Originally Posted by Ram Montana High Country

I can assist - I can arrive before noon on the 7th - I would be glad to assist

Is this Les? I think I pm'd you. Thanks for helping.

[Ram Montana High Country]

Originally Posted by Woodyswanch

Is this Les? I think I pm'd you. Thanks for helping.

Yes - you did

[Annaoinga]

Jim said he would be happy to help with this. We arrive on the 8th.

[Woodyswanch]

Originally Posted by Annaoinga

Jim said he would be happy to help with this. We arrive on the 8th.

Thanks Jim, see you on the eighth.

[JoeyS]

We are attending our first rally and volunteered to be "Parking Professionals". Will golf carts be provided for the PP to use during their shift(s)?

[JoeyS]

My wife recently had knee replacement surgery, I have been told I need the same surgery, so we plan to rent a golf cart for use during the Rally. Any ideas when the rental signup will be available?

Jane & Joey Saladino

[Woodyswanch]

Originally Posted by JoeyS

My wife recently had knee replacement surgery, I have been told I need the same surgery, so we plan to rent a golf cart for use during the Rally. Any ideas when the rental signup will be available?

Jane & Joey Saladino

Joey, A golf cart will definitely save you some walking. We will have a few carts provided by the Rally to use for parking purposes. There should be a post coming out soon for the golf cart sign up. Just keep watching for it. You must sign up for a cart to get one. I don't think they have any spares once they put in the order.

[RWJ555]

Please sign us up for parking. we arrive on 9/7. 941-915-0044 leave message