All, read through the Rally in MD thread. I'd like to propose that in the course of discussing these various get togethers, that we consider the need to address the concept of big and little get togethers. The Rallies that have been held up to this point were very pleasant and successfull afairs. Now the thrust is on to make it possible for those who could not attend, to have an opportunity at their own Rally. In the course of these discussions, events of various sizes are being discussed. We don't want to "cheapen" the benefit of a get together for a large area, and we don't want to make it too confusing for vendors, dealers, manufactures, etc, to decide what events they can attend. I think it would be beneficial if we started discussing these events in terms of "regional meets" and "Division Rallies" or something to that effect. This way, those who wish to get together in Illinois, lets say, for a day, could call their event the "Greater Southern Illinois Ford Diesel meet", where as those in the same area that want to wait and go to a big event, would look forward to the "Greater Missisippi Area Ford Diesel Rally". The meets would most likely be planned just a few weeks in advance, and the rallies could be planned years ahead. What do you all think? - Mel.
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Mel, I guess our idea wasnt so great. There looks to be a higher number of interested parties in other areas than here. I am surprised! I am not going to give up yet.
Motor, Yea, your right. I'm not sure if folks are afraid of the idea, or just don't know how to approach it. As in most volunteer things, their will be lots of folks willing to participate, but not many willing to take a leadership role. - Mel.
The problem is what constitutes a large or small get together? Texas had about 20 trucks, they thought that was large. Then we in Va had 71 trucks show up. The problem is no one knows in the planning stage just how big it will end up.
If you guys have any ideas of how to make this work, I do see how your going, go for it.
Bob
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That's a good point Bob. Maybe the size isn't so much a factor of attendance, as is the target audience or itinerary. I guess if it is planned 6 months or so in advance, and the planners are trying to get people from all over to come for a weekend, and they want to have Ford and other vendors attending, then maybe it is a Rally. If it is just a state-wide thing planned a month or so in advance, and only the local Ford dealer is coming then maybe it is a Meet. I would think that the Rallies would need to be like they have been so far, that is spaced pretty far apart, in distance and time. That way, people could plan vacations around it, and like with the proposed Louisville event next year, it would give some of us a chance to get away from our normal stomping grounds. The Ohio PSD club that Rick is organizing might be a good example of what a Meet would constitute. I think we need more ideas. - Mel.
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Hello Mel and the rest!! Have been too busy at work and at home to respond lately. Anyhow-- I think that Mel hit my thoughts exactly! ie-I want to go to the FL rally and to the KTP rally, but cant do both if they are close together. Reality is that I want to go to all of the Events/Rally's East of the Missippi!!
Ideas--An event is a "gathering" that is for only one day, with out any Vendors, Speakers, Planned Itenery, and has only 1-2 months notice.
--Rally is a major event with Vendors, Speakers, Planned Itenery, Contest, and will take at least 6 months to plan, and will require an overnite stay or something like that. (?)
Someone mentioned "Charters/Regions". I dont know exactly how that works, but have heard of Mustang/T-bird Clubs and such where the group meets every 2-3 months to chew the fat. These should be classified as "Events".
I really dont know where to go from here, but if anyone has any other brainstorms- let us know!!
I hope that Jason can get something worked out for the KTP, and possibly make it a "National PSD/ f-d.com Rally". Kentucky cant be any more centrally located for most members to attend if given enough time to plan!
The one BIG Question that I have is -- How did jsing get the Ford people to the VA rally?? Does he know them personally?? Will they do more/other Rally's?? Or only the VA Rally?? These are some questions that need answered so other Event/Rally organizers know how to line up speakers and to set up an event itenery.
Just my .02 worth!!
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This is something new to all of us and I am sure a surprise to many. I believe it is the spontaneity of the recent gatherings, that made,them what they are.
It is in general, the personality of PSD owners to be independent.
To much organization is not necessarily what everyone wants or needs. Left alone all will find it's own purpose and place. If there is to be organization let it start from the top.
If we are only discussing terminology, than that is a different story.
my .02 Jimmy
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I understand Straycat's point of view, although I think it is somewhat contradictory. We all like to be independant, but then we have this web site which allows us to better support our ability to be independant. Now we have these events that let us share in that independance together. So really, we are DEpendent on each other to maintain our independance. Right now there is no organization, or co-ordination amongst the creators/organizers of these events, and you can end up with a situation like Big Orange alludes to. What I'm suggesting is that we figure out a way to invoke some "independent administration" to try and maximize the value of each organized event. I agree with Big Orange, and think that this Sept rally is a good example of what a Rally should be. Seems like the rally's are rotating around the country counter-clockwise. Perhaps that's a good idea. - Mel.
I think a monthly state to state meet would be cool. Something an hour or two away would be great. My work load is very heavy and getting away for an overnight trip is next to impossible. If there was a get together on one Saturday a month, we could slip off and shoot the bull with a few other diesel equiped folks.
I wouldn't be against an multibrand sort of get together / club. (I think we can convert them to if we just had a chance. ) I think it would be a good time.
Hello all, Been busy myself KEMPER OPEN, there are a lot of good ideas, and I think we all agree to try organizing a smaller group if I read correct. My idea for my area is to split the State into 4 , North, South , East, West. Once these groups are formed then thay can meet whenever. Then all four can at some pount and time get together to create a rally. The rally may be a while off but a foundation for a club will have started. I also think that if there are folks not in MD. but that are somewhat close that should be part of the fun. The biggest question is are ther enough of us to do this. I am sure there are those of us that have been talking to this point but how many are out there that are not on this forum but would be into this kind of thing? I am sure that if we spread the word of a club we would get a pretty good response. The sky is the limit as to what can happen. I am more than willing to help in this project, but as said earlier it takes quite a few of us to get this going. If anyone agrees, and is interested, or has imput POS or NEG please type away.
Motor555, I think thats a fine idea, but I'm not sure Maryland is big enough to carve up 4 ways. Maybe so, but I guess you will find out. Hopefully after more of these events have taken place, clubs will form which seems to be the case already (Ohio PSD, now F-250+ club or whatever they will end up calling it), and like you said maybe it will then fall to the clubs to have the meets, and then orgainize the clubs together to have rallies. Maybe this organization thing will work itself out in the long run. - Mel.
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Mel, Based on the interest I have seen it looks like other than those of us who have said something on this thread it does not look promising. I am thinking that this site has not reached out to touch all the MD. folks. That or they are not interested. I am not going to give up hope on our ideas. I think iI will sit back and see what goes on. In the mean time any of you that want to hook up for a day let me know. I am thinking of taking a trip to the ALL TRUCK NATIONALS in Carlisle PA. I dont know how close you are to that. Maybe I will see ya there. It runs 23,24,25 this month. If anyone else is interested maybe we could meet up there. Take Care 555
I have been in contact with the PSR for the last couple of months. They are trying to contact Navistar and Ford to see if they would be interested in a large type Rally. My original idea, was an "All Diesel Blow-out" in 2001 or 2002. I contacted Jason (ford-diesel.com), Dave Fritz (the dodge/cummins webmaster) and Jim Bigley (the chevy counterpart). I asked that they contact various folks at the TDR, PSR the Big 3 mfgs. and Navistar, Cummins and Isuzu. This idea seemed to fizzle, as it would be a major task for us volunteer coordinators.
I think the regional events are working well and the coordinators are gathering experience with this type of thing. Once we all gain the knowledge, we should be able to do one big "Ford-Diesel Blowout."
The club idea also seems to be an idea. There was talk of forming a DFW club some time back. If there could be an active member base in each club, then each club could host some sort of an event. I have seen this work with RC plane clubs. One club would host an event one month and the next would host an event the next month. Members from all clubs show up the participate.
Bob,
We had 45 to 50 trucks at the Texas get together, not 20.
Sid, An all diesel thing certainly would have been an interesting undertaking.
Motor555, I'm not far from Carlisle, and have never gone to anything there but would like to. That's a busy weekend for us already, but I won't rule out the possibility yet.
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