Just want to thank those who are coming. I don't think you will be disappointed.
FL, SC, NC have had low numbers in the past few GSMTR's. That will change with this one. UC should easily have 50 registrants this year and at least another possible 25 from y'all and 25 from Florida. That's 100 right there. Add that to the 100 or so that already attend GSMTR every year and you can easily see how 200 is possible. Plus we have easily 20 members helping put the event together and another 30 or so volunteers willing to help during the event. Couple that with a sponsorship team who is expecting 100-200 sponsors for the event.
We have a lot of new things this year that I think will help draw people in.
More advertising.
A huge sponsor list to make the raffle this year something like no other (even in this economy).
A restructuring of the registration. Everyone wanted the a la carte.
Changing the date so it can become more of a family event. Next year it will not be same time as this year. Most likely be early June. We did it in late June to accommodate some of the STLCA members who are doing some consulting for us during the event.
A lot of new events for the week along with some of the usual favorites. Rock crawling comp (blind, classes 1,2, &3, kids crawling (we have something special planned)) tug-o-war (that's with vehicles not people) Movie night (have yet to decide but we will have a big screen TV to show either wheeling stuff or movies for the kids), sponsors exposition, rafting, drinks night (Metal Tech usually steps up in a big way and this is a night where we cater to you), BBQ one night and huge raffle and auction. We will also work on making sure the kids stay occupied. We have yet to finalize this but we are going to try to have a camp for them during a couple days so the parents can get out and have a little trail me time. Probably have a yard sale event so you can bring your crap and everyone can get some good deals.
We are planning on having better Wi-Fi and it be available in more places. Also plan on having the event live on MUD or at least some of it.
We also will most likely have all chapter presidents from Florida, Georgia, SC, NC &TN all together as well as some other TLCA chapters. I'd like to get them all together one day during the event and sit down and talk about TLCA and what they are doing that works and get to know each other. I think this is key in getting the chapters involved and forming a strong bond with TLCA to make sure the eastern part of the US is well in their minds.
We also have planned to have some tech classes. Setting up third members, lockers, t-cases, recovery, come to mind.
Assuming we can pull this all off I think you will easily see why we have had to put a cap on this years event. Wheeling and meeting new Toyota friends should be the main reason you should be coming. But if that isn't enough I'm sure the other stuff will make up for it.
Looking forward to seeing y'all there.
Greg is it time for me to pay ONSC dues?
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wants to know the showers and toilet scenario. Marshall, can you elaborate?
