Homecoming Suggestions for 2012 - Page 2 - SyTy/SGT

craig jones · 07-14-2010, 04:02 PM

The more you add to the event the more the cost . In this economy it may restrict people from attending . We were pleased with how it turned out .

warmpancakes · 07-14-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by craig jones

The more you add to the event the more the cost . In this economy it may restrict people from attending . We were pleased with how it turned out .

we try to manage costs, buy beating the heck out of friends for donations luckly we have been able to break even every year or have a little left over (we donated to the board this year) thats our goal to break even

Thanks to all that help

1madgumby · 07-14-2010, 07:59 PM

I did mention A poker run for the 2008 home coming, but never happened. That would be fun, I will make sure the grass is mowed for 2012 both Hotel & Tony's place. Ya we did not have name tags did we? Will have to follow up on that in 2012. What about Fri. night going to Toledo to the big hot rod hangout spot at A really good Pizza place, Get the around 9pm. cars show up at 11pm..

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Originally Posted by MikeMuffins

Here's my take on some small things that could make homecoming gooder:

Group event friday night: mini golf, cruise, poker run, photo shoots, parking lot events.....something. Enough people show up friday afternoon/night to warrant doing something. Plus something occurring will make more people want to show up friday night instead of saturday only
name tags - makes life way easier when you can't remember 50 people's names like me.
saturday morning event similar to friday night above....gives vendors/committee time to setup for the show portion and keeps the trucks away from the lot.
show: preconceived parking map / instructions / leaders....i'm anal about liking to see trucks lined up straight and all backed in to their spots...plus it just makes for much better picture opportunities when trucks aren't every which way.
show: awards voting....the "furthest travelled" isn't something to vote for, shoulda just been a question of how far you drove
registration packets: baggies of stuff prepackaged ahead of time is a pain in the butt but works wonders
parking in grass: lets line up straight and evenly spaced for better pictures. Maybe paint some markers in the grass

1madgumby · 07-14-2010, 08:01 PM

Well in 2 years from now, hope the Economy will come back.

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Originally Posted by craig jones

The more you add to the event the more the cost . In this economy it may restrict people from attending . We were pleased with how it turned out .

1madgumby · 07-14-2010, 08:02 PM

I will look into A different place for 2012 were we will all be together..

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Originally Posted by 13Pelle

As far as Pete's Garage goes, we were supposed to be as one large group....some how someone, who shall remain nameless, made the reservation for Sunday instead of Saturday.

2500avalanche · 07-14-2010, 08:32 PM

I didn't go this year because the ty is torn apart, but when I went to corvette events, there are a few things, and I think that you guys are on the right track!
For hoses for ty/sy washing, I am sure someone wouldn't mind bringing one with their tow vehicle
The parking map with people listed and trucks listed is a great idea. If a group is coming in together, have them park together
Name tags (I suck at remembering names, with their screen name too!)
Goody bag isn't necessary. More crap to put in the truck!
Just like at car shows, all of it ends up in the garbage.
A little fee for each person I don't think is bad. I would pay $10 to go and get some stuff so it doesn't come out of someones pocket.

THis is a great community, and I can't wait until the next NATS in the center of the country!

craig jones · 07-14-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1madgumby

Well in 2 years from now, hope the Economy will come back.

lets hope

Aeroking · 01-09-2012, 12:34 PM

You guys do such a great job with this event. I just wanted to say Thanks for the past homecomings, and for the future ones. Great job!

I loved having the itinerary, the map, contact info, the whole packet. I thought that was very useful.

JAY · 01-12-2012, 11:43 AM

I didnt see it but where is this going to take place?

Beavis · 01-12-2012, 07:53 PM

We are still working on the location, paperwork and legals and such. It will be southeast Michigan.

JAY · 01-18-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Beavis

We are still working on the location, paperwork and legals and such. It will be southeast Michigan.

Ironic, in 2004 I picked up my SY in SE Michigan & drove it home. The guy picked me up at the airport in it. An awesome day!

07-14-2010, 04:02 PM	#16
craig jones Formerly Scary Phoon Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rockford-Loves Park, IL Age: 31 Posts: 366 iTrader: 16 / 100%	Re: Homecoming Suggestions for 2012 The more you add to the event the more the cost . In this economy it may restrict people from attending . We were pleased with how it turned out . __________________ 2001 southern comfort suburban To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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2500avalanche Super Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mt. Lebanon, PA Age: 35 Posts: 1,377 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Re: Homecoming Suggestions for 2012 I didn't go this year because the ty is torn apart, but when I went to corvette events, there are a few things, and I think that you guys are on the right track! For hoses for ty/sy washing, I am sure someone wouldn't mind bringing one with their tow vehicle The parking map with people listed and trucks listed is a great idea. If a group is coming in together, have them park together Name tags (I suck at remembering names, with their screen name too!) Goody bag isn't necessary. More crap to put in the truck! Just like at car shows, all of it ends up in the garbage. A little fee for each person I don't think is bad. I would pay $10 to go and get some stuff so it doesn't come out of someones pocket. THis is a great community, and I can't wait until the next NATS in the center of the country! __________________ 2003 2500 Avalanche. 496 with headers, 3" Magnaflow exhaust SOLD! 1992 Typhoon # 0234. 1990 ZR1 wheels, ultimate chip, lowered 2", Getting painted as of 8/8/12!

01-09-2012, 12:34 PM	#23
Aeroking 11.5@110 broken Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Beaver, PA Posts: 2,108 iTrader: 21 / 100% '91 GMC Syclone	Re: Homecoming Suggestions for 2012 You guys do such a great job with this event. I just wanted to say Thanks for the past homecomings, and for the future ones. Great job! I loved having the itinerary, the map, contact info, the whole packet. I thought that was very useful. __________________ -Brandon I'm the brains of my operation.

01-12-2012, 11:43 AM	#24
JAY Super Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,760 iTrader: 21 / 100% '91 GMC Syclone	Re: Homecoming Suggestions for 2012 I didnt see it but where is this going to take place? __________________ Syclone #613 on 20s 2005 Silverado crew-SS To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-12-2012, 07:53 PM	#25
Beavis Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Farmington MI Age: 11 Posts: 2,332 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Re: Homecoming Suggestions for 2012 We are still working on the location, paperwork and legals and such. It will be southeast Michigan. __________________ Shawn McGill '92 TYPHOON #1613 Black/Black "Life is all about ass; you're either covering it, laughing it off, kicking it, kissing it, busting it, trying to get a piece of it, or behaving like one." To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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