JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 My suggested changes: Ticket Girls - these were OK to look at but added nothing, considering what we paid them. I was never even asked if I wanted to buy any tickets. I'd rather have some TBDers volunteer or go without. Raffle itself - once again I didn't even know it had started. I think that getting some kind of loudspeaker system is a must. Group water/gatorade/soda - once again underadvertised/underutilized. Are we getting too much? Should we even bother? What I liked: The Wall itself was a great addition! Thanks to Hammer for that!!!!! I see the tent/tables/chairs as a necessity. Gotta be able to get out of the sun. Of course it goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway. The people are what make this event get better every year - thanks to all for being such a great bunch of people to party and hang with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 No need for Ticket girls at all IMO. They seemed to think their job was to wander around parking lot away from lot and flirt with guys. Most of the people there know about the raffle and all we need is a bullhorn to announce it. I liked the wall but once people started signing people who were not there it immediately became a non-entity. Please continue bringing gaterade and water (I generally do not drink before noon) but maybe we could get it is a large container and just fill glasses? Likewise we need to get more recycling bins. Remaining gatorade / water should be used for other game tailgates during year but I am not usually there. I agree about loudspeaker. I was in tent (needed shade) and could not hear them. Need to get group shots earlier. Thanks to Diane (aussiew) for name badges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 No need for Ticket girls at all IMO. They seemed to think their job was to wander around parking lot away from lot and flirt with guys. Most of the people there know about the raffle and all we need is a bullhorn to announce it. I liked the wall but once people started signing people who were not there it immediately became a non-entity. Please continue bringing gaterade and water (I generally do not drink before noon) but maybe we could get it is a large container and just fill glasses? Likewise we need to get more recycling bins. Remaining gatorade / water should be used for other game tailgates during year but I am not usually there. I agree about loudspeaker. I was in tent (needed shade) and could not hear them. Need to get group shots earlier. Thanks to Diane (aussiew) for name badges. 29251[/snapback] there were group "shots"....was Southern available..how about Gordy O? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I had no idea what those two girls were doing. I was never asked either. The wall was an outstanding addition. The water and Gatorade was great.....Being in the sun all day I was so glad to have it. It was great meeting you all. Danny's was fun also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick in RaChaCha Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 What I liked! Bill and Pat in Livonia's home made relish! Everyone made me and my family feel at home!! The beer! What I didn't like: The last 2 seconds of the game! :I starred in Brokeback Mountain: Not enough time to talk to everyone... Next time I'll get there earlier! NOTE: I thought ICE would be taller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I also was never asked by the ticket girls to buy raffle tickets. Definetly need some kind of loud speaker for the raffle drawing, maybe "borrow" a bull horn from a police department? Water/Gatorade/Soda, drop the soda, again this year, we only had about a 6-pack of each the pepsi and diet pepsi taken, out of each case. Having the banner on the side of the tent it was on, made the area under the tent feel seperated from everyone outside the tent, we'll do something different with it next year, maybe look at rigging something up where it will be above the tent. Try to get the long tables back instead of the round ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Drop the raffle selling gals...They added little IMHO.. Keep the water..gatorade offering...NEXT year I will partake of this in a stronger fashion than I did on Sunday...I hate getting dehydrated like I did,,, Thank goodness for Nancy taking good care of me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 Drop the raffle selling gals...They added little IMHO..Keep the water..gatorade offering...NEXT year I will partake of this in a stronger fashion than I did on Sunday...I hate getting dehydrated like I did,,, Thank goodness for Nancy taking good care of me... 30106[/snapback] Glad some liquid and rest got you back on your feet, Ross. You had me worried for a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 I also was never asked by the ticket girls to buy raffle tickets. Definetly need some kind of loud speaker for the raffle drawing, maybe "borrow" a bull horn from a police department? Water/Gatorade/Soda, drop the soda, again this year, we only had about a 6-pack of each the pepsi and diet pepsi taken, out of each case. Having the banner on the side of the tent it was on, made the area under the tent feel seperated from everyone outside the tent, we'll do something different with it next year, maybe look at rigging something up where it will be above the tent. Try to get the long tables back instead of the round ones. 29920[/snapback] How many of the cups went unclaimed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 How many of the cups went unclaimed? 30189[/snapback] Maybe those who did not take them: 1. did not know they were for the people who bought tickets as part of the group, 2. was going to car directly and could not bring them in 3. thought they would be available afterwards 4. thought they were cheap 5. Noticed they had red end zones even though field has changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Maybe those who did not take them:1. did not know they were for the people who bought tickets as part of the group, 2. was going to car directly and could not bring them in 3. thought they would be available afterwards 4. thought they were cheap 5. Noticed they had red end zones even though field has changed 30199[/snapback] I didn't see them. Of course, I didn't know we had Pepsi, either. *LOL* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 I didn't see them. Of course, I didn't know we had Pepsi, either. *LOL* 30200[/snapback] PA system. Definitely. Hey Hammer, could we run an extension cord to the shed?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 4. thought they were cheap5. Noticed they had red end zones even though field has changed 30199[/snapback] You're a picky bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Pluses.. I loved the cups! I drank at least 4 pepsi/diet Pepsis, I think they get lost in the mix on the ground, I know where the pops/gatorade are, but most don't The tent is a perfect respite from the sun, keep it or make it bigger Loudspeakers or amplifier would be nice for the raffle. Negatives: The ticket girls could have been a little more effective, they stayed together so they could chat with each other, I had to hunt them down to buy tickets, they never told me there were any white tickets. The long tables were better for the raffle for display Does it always have to be so damn hot?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 You're a picky bastard. Yep I am picky but not a bastard for I know my father although I do not associate with him. I am even picky in choice in friends which is why you should feel fortunate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Raffle "persons" perhaps next tailgate 4 teams of 2 TBD tailgaters could each do a half hour shift sells tickets, 9, 930, 10, 1030 am? Long tables not round a must. Was there enough ground space? Last year aprox.15 x 70 feet was added. Power from the shed no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsue Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I will be happy to volunteer for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Was there enough ground space? Last year aprox.15 x 70 feet was added. 30574[/snapback] I felt that there was just enough space. If we go larger, it would be only a little bit. Or maybe figure out a different parking pattern, using the space we have available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I'll add my 2 cents. I didn't know that there was pop/water/gatorade available. Didn't matter, as I brought my own - but if I would've known, I probably would've had some water instead of just the orange pop I brought. The ticket girls never came asked me to buy tickets either (I see the trend). I then forgot to buy tickets before the raffle started. Sad, since I was in the tent 75% of the time. Oh well, live and learn. I got my cup and thought they were pretty cool. Probably should've attached a sign to the box, letting people know what they were for. Lots of people were asking about them. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 I'll add my 2 cents. I didn't know that there was pop/water/gatorade available. Didn't matter, as I brought my own - but if I would've known, I probably would've had some water instead of just the orange pop I brought. The ticket girls never came asked me to buy tickets either (I see the trend). I then forgot to buy tickets before the raffle started. Sad, since I was in the tent 75% of the time. Oh well, live and learn. I got my cup and thought they were pretty cool. Probably should've attached a sign to the box, letting people know what they were for. Lots of people were asking about them. CW 32018[/snapback] Thing is - you didn't buy a ticket with the group so you technically weren't supposed to get a cup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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