tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post7837447807335595181..comments2023-08-26T03:15:36.194-05:00Comments on Letters from Flyover Country: RV Builders BBQ - AirVenture 2009Bob Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422722044859589459noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-29471530419544089162008-11-22T16:19:00.000-06:002008-11-22T16:19:00.000-06:00Yes, that's what we did in '07. It worked fine and...Yes, that's what we did in '07. It worked fine and provides funds. But at the heart of the BBQ is the fact that the ticket costs, for the most part, don't cover the cost of food and booze. Remember, it's all you can eat or drink. So there's usually about $500 or so that is over and above tickets (plus people who show up and don't pay; not much we can do about them), the tent is $1200 and the the camping spots are another $800-$1,000. So you can see where the need for sponsorships comes from.<BR/><BR/>Like I said, in the past I'd just spring for it. Stein did a great job of getting sponsorships in '07. So basically what we need to decide first is: would someone like to see sponsorships/underwriting. Once we know that, we'll have a better idea whether it's doable. If "no" then we don't have a tent, and we don't have extra campsites (space), which would then dictate how many people we can accommodate.Bob Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05423175951185137491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-75131859875648074452008-11-22T16:00:00.000-06:002008-11-22T16:00:00.000-06:00Bob, one thought would be to set up a PayPal accou...Bob, one thought would be to set up a PayPal account and take advance tickets up to a given date. At least you have funds on hand in advance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-79100329531917945032008-11-11T21:52:00.000-06:002008-11-11T21:52:00.000-06:00Sort of weird in a good way that I read this post ...Sort of weird in a good way that I read this post tonight...I'm wearing my 'RV Family Reunion VOLUNTEER' bright florescent green T-shirt...I'm up for helping however I can Bob! Count me in as a volunteer for '09!<BR/><BR/>wvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-29598995874838258772008-11-11T21:51:00.000-06:002008-11-11T21:51:00.000-06:00I would think we could drum up the upfront cash on...I would think we could drum up the upfront cash on VAF to help with getting this but together.<BR/><BR/>I have not been to the event, as I just recently became a builder. But, I have heard great things about what you have put together.<BR/><BR/>I would be glad to chip in, and help out with cooking/cleaning.Brent Humphreyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17042257289770983246noreply@blogger.com