Guaranteeing A Successful MOA National Rally

[Paul_F]

DAS Rally in Hamburg is fast approaching (July 14-16) and thousands will be attending. To make this Rally a success, it will have shade for camping, seminars, vendors, good local food, hot showers, entertainment, sunny skies and your friends.

However what the MOA National Rally needs to be truly successful is an army of volunteers giving 3 or 4 hours, operating many of the rally’s venue’s, such as door prizes, battery charging station, the beer garden, registration, first aid and more. Besides being crucial for the rally to succeed, volunteering is an enjoyable activity where new friendships are often formed.

Individuals and groups are still needed to fill a number of committee shifts. Some committees only require two or three people per shift; other committees’ shifts can need up to 20 volunteers. Listed below are a number of committees that still require volunteers. The email addresses of Committee Chairs are listed in the April MOA ON on pages 112-113.

If you wish to volunteer, but do not have the April 2016 ON edition, or if you require an explanation of a committee’s duties, please contact me at hamburgvolunteers@gmail.com.

Thank you for becoming a rally volunteer.

Paul F. Ruffell
DAS Rally Volunteer Chair

Committees still in need of Volunteers and the volunteers needed.

5K Foot Race - 8
Awards and Tallies - 24
Beer Tent - 72
Bike Washing - 22
50/50 Charity - 120
Children’s Events - 12
Coffee - 8
Door Prizes - 60
Entertainment Stage Work - 20
First Aid - 36
Ice Sales - 22
MOA Gear Store - 72
Oil Change - 12
Pin & Patch - 26
Registration - 120
RV Station - 48
Security - 186
Sewing Booth - 45
Shuttle Drivers - 24
Sign Production - 10
Volunteers’ Booth - 60

 

[EUGENE]

Bike wash

Bike Wash is EASY, my wife and I had a great time at it but I will not be there this year. Family issues Oh well.

 

[Voni]

I still remember more the volunteering I did at my first international rally in Montana than any other event.

It really makes the rally so much more fun!

Voni
sMiling

 

[greenwald]

When I was the GATES CHAIR for the Sedalia, MO rally, I dealt with dozens of motivated individuals who volunteered to work shifts at the two main gates to the fairgrounds, which I had to cover 14 hours a day for 4 days.

Great bunch of MOA members and they all seemed to believe that by participating, it enhanced their overall rally experience. None ever complained - all did a great job.

Please - consider 'volunteering' as both a privilege and a pleasure at national rallies - you'll make memories and friendships (Valerie Thompson even came by and signed autographs for the workers) that will make you glad you did!

 

[Visian]

Security - 272

272 people for security at an MOA rally? What is driving this, all those guns in the tankbags???

 

[Paul_F]

272 people for security at an MOA rally? What is driving this, all those guns in the tankbags???

I hope not!

I would imagine that number is just to cover all of the gates as well as possibly some indoor vendor security, in the early morning. I just Know that I've been asked to supply 17 volunteers per shift. Gee I hope my math isn't wrong.

A lot of folks will sign up at the Volunteers' Table at DAS Rally, but the more folks that sign-up early, takes a lot of pressure off trying to find enough helpers during the rally.

If I may put a plug in for my committee, I could certainly use some help for Thursday afternoon and Friday morning at the Volunteers' Table in the MOA building.

 

[GeorgeR1200RT]

Greenwald did a great job on gate security in Missouri...I served him there...and did gates and different tasks at other rallies.

I have emailed one of the chairs for Das Rally and am waiting for a response. If that does not work out, there are lots of great things to choose from!

 

[Paul_F]

I have emailed one of the chairs for Das Rally and am waiting for a response. If that does not work out, there are lots of great things to choose from!

I agree; if a committee that you offer to volunteer for is totally booked (I wish), yes, please contact another committee. There are many, many volunteer positions to be filled.

 

[JDOCKERY132445]

Chairs need to look at this

I volunteered to help with signs quite a while ago and was told the slots had been filled. Are these figures correct? Barbie and I have volunteered for the beer tent, but we can help out anywhere.

 

[Paul_F]

I volunteered to help with signs quite a while ago and was told the slots had been filled. Are these figures correct? Barbie and I have volunteered for the beer tent, but we can help out anywhere.

The Sign Placement Committee does have enough volunteers for the rally. However, the Sign Production could use volunteers from Tuesday through Thursday. At present, they have only one volunteer.

If you should be interested in helping the Sign Production Committee, contact Dan Steele at gsaadv1@gmail.com

Cheers!

Paul F. Ruffell
DAS Rally Volunteer Chair
hamburgvolunteers@gmail.com

 

[Paul_F]

272 people for security at an MOA rally? What is driving this, all those guns in the tankbags???

I learned today that security plans have changed somewhat and now they only need 186 volunteers.

Paul F. Ruffell
DAS Rally Volunteer Chair
hamburgvolunteers@gmail.com

 

[Paul_F]

It really can't be overstated just how much pressure is removed from the Committee Chairs' knowing in advance of the Rally, that they have enough or almost enough volunteers to operate their shifts. If you are intending to volunteer, it is really appreciated by the Chairs' if you could book a volunteer spot in advance of DAS Rally.

As both Voni and others have mentioned, volunteering at the National is really quite an enjoyable experience and something that most of us remember long after the event.

Please contact one of the Chairs sooner rather than later.

Cheers!

Paul F. Ruffell
DAS Rally Volunteer Chair
hamburgvolunteers@gmail.com

 

[Bud]

The very first Rally I attended which was in Wisconsin, I showed up early and asked if I could help someone. Chuck Manley was in charge of putting up signage. I helped him and even though that was the first time we met, we had a wonderful afternoon together getting the job done and having a lot of fun.

If you are attending the Rally, you will enjoy it more by volunteering.

 

[greenwald]

The very first Rally I attended which was in Wisconsin, I showed up early and asked if I could help someone. Chuck Manley was in charge of putting up signage. I helped him and even though that was the first time we met, we had a wonderful afternoon together getting the job done and having a lot of fun.

If you are attending the Rally, you will enjoy it more by volunteering.

"If you are attending the Rally, you will enjoy it more by volunteering."

Truer words were never spoken!

 

[JoeDabbs]

This will be my wife's first MOA rally-i know she'll be impressed-any yoga sessions going on at the event? If not, she teaches restorative yoga (great for older folks) which I find to be of great benefit for sitting in the saddle. Maybe she could be a "volunteer" for those that might want to take advantage of her skills?