Spring Kick off Meeting

[propforward]

I got it. It said something about a basecamp class. I'm looking forward to picking up a few hints and tips from that.

[The Other Brian]

I also received the email. At this time, I am planning on attending.

[LSGiant]

If you folks that need power for the base camp training can throw a power strip in your bag it may be helpful.

[Frump]

(03-04-2015 01:01 PM)Frump Wrote:  Did anyone get an email yesterday from the website about the Spring Kickoff Meeting? It was from Jeff and I posted it to all registered members of this website using one of the forum tools.

(03-04-2015 01:04 PM)Sleddog Wrote:  I didn't..............

If you folks who didn't get it could check their spam folder and maybe update their email address on their forum profile, it would be appreciated? I'll see if I can setup a better from address (rather then glmcmail012@gmail.com) which we can use in the future. I believe that is why they might have been marked as spam by some email providers.

[Cruzin]

(03-04-2015 03:25 PM)Shooter Wrote:  I did....

The Dual Sport RM is working 2nd shift so I will have to ask her this weekend what her plan is for the rally.

That's good to hear Her and her daughter were rather grumpy the last time I talked to them...silly bet they had going about getting jobs

[Lapchik]

Well, I have a compression injury on my right foot [hurray, it's not broken!], so I will be driving instead of riding if anyone in NW IA wants to ride with me. I can seat one more person in my truck, or two more if you are very small and can fit in the jump seats in the back of my Ford Ranger. I can also bring my loading ramp if anyone is riding and worried about getting back if the weather turns to shit.

[Cruzin]

(03-09-2015 10:52 PM)Lapchik Wrote:  if the weather turns to shit.

Weather is looking nice for Sunday...Mid 60's

But thanks to Jeff I won't be riding there...I think he owes me lunch for this one

[Lapchik]

Really considering playing through the pain and taking the C14.

[GearheadGrrrl]

Looks like nice weather, maybe this motowimp will put in an appearance...

[Sleddog]

Thanks to everyone that had a part in organizing the Meeting.




Double thanks to Propforward for the Basecamp tutorial.





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[propforward]

It was a great meeting with some excellent discussion. I thought the resolution on group riding in road rallies was an excellent decision.

I hope my little tutorial thing was of value - seems like we managed to get a few folks past the initial basecamp wankery, once you're past that, you're off and running.

I was glad to attend - this is a great bunch of folks.

[Farmer]

Would be interested in hearing what was discussed at the meeting,how about an update for those not attending.

[Frump]

(03-16-2015 11:08 AM)Farmer Wrote:  Would be interested in hearing what was discussed at the meeting,how about an update for those not attending.

LSGiant? I missed the first few minutes (or so). It would be better if LSGiant (Jeff) reviewed what we covered and the new rally rule change.

I thought the meeting went pretty good and I appreciated Prop's basecamp presentation. I'm sorry I didn't get to talk to everyone who made it there.

Next time I'm going to assign Kory to navigation duties because I obviously can no longer entrusted with them when driving the cage.

[Sleddog]

In a nutshell.....

Discussions from RM about their rallies....

The only significant change is the Ice cycle Derby, it's back----Don Q will be the RM.

Rule change regarding team riding in rallies.

It was decided that all teams (limited to 4 people per team) would compete in the same class, including Two-Up. A novice riding with other novices or an experienced or expert rider would compete as a team member in the team class. He would forfeit his "novice status" & the next rally he would be in experienced. (provided he rides solo) However, he would still receive the novice discount for his entry fee.

There was discussion about mileage caps for rallies. In the end, it was voted against making a rule change.

After the business meeting Propforward gave an excellent presentation on the use of Basecamp. A worthwhile tool that can be used when planning routes. Be it for a rally, Grand Tour or just out knocking around.


Thanks again to everyone....


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