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Protagonist · 06-28-2013, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuvite-F

Units have always been able to host caravans as long or as short as they wanted.

This may be true, but at least in my Units, most of the club officers are long-time caravaners, and would not bother to organize a caravan that couldn't be numbered.

Nuvite-F · 06-28-2013, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Pahaska

The motion had two parts. One reduced the required number of rigs on a numbered caravan to correspond with the reduced number of rigs required to maintain a unit charter. The other part reduced the number of days and stops to better match the reality of time and cost capability of the new, younger owners.

Thanks for clarifying this. My recollection was that the WBCCI Caravan Handbook required a minimum two night stay at each stop, so reducing the required number of days without reducing the required number of stops or number of days at each stop would have no real effect.

We have had a lot of fun on unit caravans. Unit members--and particularly potential unit caravan leaders--have to decide for themselves whether their goal is to have fun and see the sights in congenial company, or to get a number after their name in the directory. To each his own.
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Protagonist · 06-28-2013, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuvite-F

We have had a lot of fun on unit caravans. Unit members--and particularly potential unit caravan leaders--have to decide for themselves whether their goal is to have fun and see the sights in congenial company, or to get a number after their name in the directory. To each his own.

I personally don't care about a caravan number after my name. But I also don't want to organize a caravan that suits my wants and needs until I've at least been on a caravan organized by someone more experienced. So if they want a number after their name…

Airtandem · 06-28-2013, 09:44 AM

In April there were 312 signed up; what is the final tally?
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wkerfoot · 06-28-2013, 11:43 AM

When I looked at the board this morning, the total was 309

Bill

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Originally Posted by Airtandem

In April there were 312 signed up; what is the final tally?
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Don McKelvay · 06-28-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Airtandem

In April there were 312 signed up; what is the final tally?
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It is now 374 with at least one more here for just a day or two. Registration officially ended at noon today.

Protagonist · 06-29-2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Don McKelvay

It is now 374 with at least one more here for just a day or two. Registration officially ended at noon today.

Scratching the itch of curiosity, how many of those were volunteers?

RickDavis · 06-29-2013, 05:36 AM

Any one know how many of those 374 were off site?

I wouldn't be surprised if more than half were early workers

Airtandem · 06-29-2013, 07:16 AM

Just a thought. It would be interesting to see the attendance at the last 5-10 Nationals compared to the location. I remember the one in Wisconsin had over 900. Maybe a central location that is the same each year would be better. If it were to be held at the same place, maybe the rates would be less and there would be less set-up as this could be scheduled years in advance. Possible sites could be St Louis, Kansas City, Memphis or somewhere in between.
Like I said, just a thought

Airtandem · 06-29-2013, 07:21 AM

Still thinking; The Kansas City Speedway comes to mind as it is already set-up for camping on the infield.

Buttercup · 06-29-2013, 10:49 AM

Just to let everybody know, I have posted the audio files HERE to listen to. I will also be posting MP3 files as well if you have any trouble with the WMA files I have up now.

Tim

Don McKelvay · 06-29-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Protagonist

Scratching the itch of curiosity, how many of those were volunteers?

I believe there were about 225 on site just prior to the arrival of caravans and expect most of them had one or more jobs as volunteers. I was on handicap parking until June 28 and worked every second day, plus my International Membership tasks, helping a bit at the Club store and carrying the Canadian flag at several activities.

Ed Emerick · 06-30-2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuvite-F

My unit averages 2 or 3 unit caravans a year, but I don't think we've had a numbered caravan in the 10 years we've been members.
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Its not about numbers John, its about making it easy and fun for the people who go! That has always been the driving force behind my caravans!

Nuvite-F · 06-30-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Emerick

Its not about numbers John, its about making it easy and fun for the people who go! That has always been the driving force behind my caravans!

Well, Ed, since you mention it, I'm not sure the relaxation of requirements for numbered unit caravans will make any difference to us. A number of requirements in the WBCCI Caravan Handbook (which I can't seem to lay my hands on right now) are burdensome for free-wheeling caravans like hours, and the benefit isn't worth the cost.

For those of you who have never been on one of Ed's caravans, they're great! I would tell you some stories, but I can't, because caravanners are solemnly sworn to secrecy at the start of each caravan. Our motto is, "What happens on the caravan, stays on the caravan!"

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xrvr · 06-30-2013, 02:39 PM

Sounds like things were a little bit calmer this year. Were there any problems? Also, what were the high points, the good. Jim

damonbeals · 07-01-2013, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Airtandem

Just a thought. It would be interesting to see the attendance at the last 5-10 Nationals compared to the location. I remember the one in Wisconsin had over 900. Maybe a central location that is the same each year would be better. If it were to be held at the same place, maybe the rates would be less and there would be less set-up as this could be scheduled years in advance. Possible sites could be St Louis, Kansas City, Memphis or somewhere in between.
Like I said, just a thought

All of the rally attendance numbers are in the membership directory. Past 10 years.

2003 Burlington, VT 1669
2004 Lansing, MI 1197
2005 Springfield, MO 1154
2006 Salem, OR 1049
2007 Perry, GA 1017
2008 Bozeman, MT 871
2009 Madison, WI 903
2010 Gillette, WY 709
2011 Du Quoin,IL 539
2012 Sedalia, MO 459

Damon
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damonbeals · 07-01-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AWCHIEF

I can not receive the broadcast. What was Motion #2? When is the SOB motorhome motion coming up for vote?

Motion #2 was a change to the membership fees for those joining late in the year, ie with less then 6 months until next years dues are due. The reason was stated that people delayed joining the club as to not have to pay full dues only to pay full dues again a few months later.

Damon
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RickDavis · 07-01-2013, 09:48 AM

what is the rest of the meeting schedule? Seems there should be at least one more. If anything is streaming today(7/1) we are not getting it.

damonbeals · 07-01-2013, 11:06 AM

The only meeting left is the July 5th IBT meeting with the new board. And you right it's not listed on the website, I will get that updated.

Damon
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Nuvite-F · 07-01-2013, 02:40 PM

Damon,

Thanks so much for keeping on top of all this stuff. The ECC has made real, siginificant improvements in member communications.

While I'm thinking of it--is the WBCCI Caravan Handbook available in electronic form? I didn't see it anywhere on the WBCCI.org web site.

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Originally Posted by damonbeals

The only meeting left is the July 5th IBT meeting with the new board. And you right it's not listed on the website, I will get that updated.

Damon
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