Well it's already July, and now that Northwest Fest is behind us, I thought it would be a good time to check in and see how we're (as a chapter) doing. I also wanted to use this thread as a discussion for the rest of the year.
NWF: Northwest Fest this year was a huge success, and I had a blast. Thanks to everyone who made it out to support the NWC. We did very well with the raffle, and I'm looking forward to seeing what we can do for a land use cause towards the end of the year.
Runs: I made a post at the beginning of the year to outline some of our big runs planned for the year (found HERE). I was hoping it would be a little more filled in by this point, but we still have time to get some more runs planned.
Liberty: I have Liberty penciled in for a possible run for August. Is there any interest in getting a group together maybe towards the end of the month to check out Liberty? There was a lot of interest in the "NWF Location" thread about Liberty, so I thought it would be worth talking about. Maybe use this oppurtunity to do some "research" for next years NWF location.
TTCW: Another event happening in August is Team Trophy Challenge Washington. Has anyone gotten a team together for that event? I may be voted off the team for breaking the silence, but Mojojojo, Los Lobos, RC, and I will be competing in this years TTCW event. Because of the timing with the event, I won't be up for another Liberty run in August, so if there is interest in a run someone else will need to step up for the planning.
TSF: I'd like to get a decent sized TSF run planned for maybe early September. I was thinking we could do a Thursday-Sunday run, and maybe check out Sandlake for a day too. Keep it relaxed, but get some members together to run TSF and hit the dunes. Interest?
Evans: I know in years past there's been a annual "Oktoberfest" run at Evans Creek. Maybe we could do this again this year. Personally, I'm really wanting to head back to Evans before the end of the year. I figure add some rain and mud into the mix, and it could be a fun trip. Interest?
Does anyone have any other suggestions or ideas for some chapter runs?
Meet-N-Greets: Yes, we've been slacking on the M&Gs. I know we're overdue for one in the PDX area, and I'm sure the north end would benefit from one too. Anyone wanna volunteer to get something going for either end? I was thinking maybe we could do something on a Saturday for a few hours. Have it at a park, and do a pot luck style lunch. I believe it was in 07' when the north end had a "Scratch-N-Dent" show, and it seemed like it went over pretty well.
Forum: Any complaints or suggestions for the forum? Aside from doing a bit of spring cleaning awhile back, I think we're in good shape. I may start cleaning up the Local Rig Directory to get rid of some of the clutter buried in it. I'll leave old posts, but the useless posts knocking on peoples rigs, and asking questions will be deleted. Basically, I'd like to see the thread return to it's original intention of being a rig directory for our area.
Membership: Thank you to everyone who has joined or renewed this year. Your support is greatly appreciated. I don't know if you guys caught wind of it, but
just recently donated $5000 toward the fight for Tellico. Your membership dues do matter! The BOD is slacking this month in selecting a membership prize, but we'll get one chose here soon for the July-August give-away.
Just a little update on where we stand. Now that NWF is over, I'm curious what you want to see happen for the rest of the year.
Dustin
NWF: Northwest Fest this year was a huge success, and I had a blast. Thanks to everyone who made it out to support the NWC. We did very well with the raffle, and I'm looking forward to seeing what we can do for a land use cause towards the end of the year.
Runs: I made a post at the beginning of the year to outline some of our big runs planned for the year (found HERE). I was hoping it would be a little more filled in by this point, but we still have time to get some more runs planned.
Liberty: I have Liberty penciled in for a possible run for August. Is there any interest in getting a group together maybe towards the end of the month to check out Liberty? There was a lot of interest in the "NWF Location" thread about Liberty, so I thought it would be worth talking about. Maybe use this oppurtunity to do some "research" for next years NWF location.
TTCW: Another event happening in August is Team Trophy Challenge Washington. Has anyone gotten a team together for that event? I may be voted off the team for breaking the silence, but Mojojojo, Los Lobos, RC, and I will be competing in this years TTCW event. Because of the timing with the event, I won't be up for another Liberty run in August, so if there is interest in a run someone else will need to step up for the planning.
TSF: I'd like to get a decent sized TSF run planned for maybe early September. I was thinking we could do a Thursday-Sunday run, and maybe check out Sandlake for a day too. Keep it relaxed, but get some members together to run TSF and hit the dunes. Interest?
Evans: I know in years past there's been a annual "Oktoberfest" run at Evans Creek. Maybe we could do this again this year. Personally, I'm really wanting to head back to Evans before the end of the year. I figure add some rain and mud into the mix, and it could be a fun trip. Interest?
Does anyone have any other suggestions or ideas for some chapter runs?
Meet-N-Greets: Yes, we've been slacking on the M&Gs. I know we're overdue for one in the PDX area, and I'm sure the north end would benefit from one too. Anyone wanna volunteer to get something going for either end? I was thinking maybe we could do something on a Saturday for a few hours. Have it at a park, and do a pot luck style lunch. I believe it was in 07' when the north end had a "Scratch-N-Dent" show, and it seemed like it went over pretty well.
Forum: Any complaints or suggestions for the forum? Aside from doing a bit of spring cleaning awhile back, I think we're in good shape. I may start cleaning up the Local Rig Directory to get rid of some of the clutter buried in it. I'll leave old posts, but the useless posts knocking on peoples rigs, and asking questions will be deleted. Basically, I'd like to see the thread return to it's original intention of being a rig directory for our area.
Membership: Thank you to everyone who has joined or renewed this year. Your support is greatly appreciated. I don't know if you guys caught wind of it, but
just recently donated $5000 toward the fight for Tellico. Your membership dues do matter! The BOD is slacking this month in selecting a membership prize, but we'll get one chose here soon for the July-August give-away.Just a little update on where we stand. Now that NWF is over, I'm curious what you want to see happen for the rest of the year.
Dustin
