POG Rally Update

[Jim Skiff]

POG Rally Update

Lots of questions swirling around, so let’s get some of it sorted out.

In order to do a more consistent job of pulling together our national or group sanctioned rallies, it has been decided that we should try to get a little more organized in determining the when and where of the POG rallies. As you can well imagine, these rallies are growing in size and the expectation of the POG members is growing as well. And since it is the desire of the POG members to have the industry leading rallies with respect to technical content, social activities and travel opportunities, we have decided to have a more dedicated group to interact with the membership and pull the rallies together. While it is anticipated that every member be able to opine on the rally variables and be involved to the level they wish, someone has to get this deal kicked off, so I have asked a group of the POG GUYS to get this member driven rally process underway.

Jon Wehrenberg, Roger Foster, Mike Anderson, Tom Chilcote and Jerry Winchester will begin the coordination effort for the next three rallies. These guys are familiar to most every POG member and if you have attended any of our functions, you will surely know how dedicated they are to the success of the POG group and the forum. And while it is anticipated that these POG members will take the necessary steps to see that the rallies are scheduled and planned in a manner that will allow the group plenty of time to block off travel dates and make their plans in advance, this will continue to be a group effort as had been the case with the countless national, specialty or mini rallies that have been successfully held over the last six plus years.

So the part everyone wants to know is, “Where and when are the next rallies?” While these guys will start posting details shortly, we will begin by saying the next three rallies will be;

POG X - Fall 2011 – Austin, TX – La Hacienda RV Resort

POG X Agenda
Monday Oct 3
Official check-in
Fat Beagle Cocktail Reception - 5:30pm
Welcome Dinner / Kickoff Session 6:30pm-8:30pm - Excaliber Coach
Tuesday Oct 4
Technical Session- Navigating the Prevost Website - 9am to 10am Technical Session - Travel Checklist- 10:30am to 11:30am Ladies Session - Time TBA Lunch - Provided by Sponsor - Prevost Technical Session - Prevost Q&A - 1:30pm - 2:30pm Cocktail Reception - 5pm -6:30pm - 6 Amigos Pot Luck Dinner- 6:30pm Entertainment - Charles Brown & His Band of Renound Nighttime Bling Judging - The King
Wednesday Oct 5
Open Day
Sporting Clay Shoot & Lunch - 10am
Segway Tour - 2 1/2 hrs -9 to Noon
Ladies Bus Driving Session - 2pm - 5pm
Daytime Bling Judging - The King
Dinner on your own
Thursday Oct 6
Breakfast - 7:30 am - 8:30am -Sponsored by Legacy Coach Technical Session - Pneumatic Systems - 9am to 10am Technical Session - High Def in a coach environment, control systems, and even remote control of the coach from away over the internet James Wilson - 10:30am to 11:30am Ladies Wine Tour & Lunch - 10:30am - 1:30pm Lunch -12 pm Prevost / Converter Roundtable Discussion 1pm to 2:30pm Cool Tools / Swap Meet - 2:30pm to 5pm Boat Cruise Dinner & Charity Auction - 6pm Lake Lady Bird - Pantera
Friday Oct 7
Awards Breakfast - 8am to 9am
POG XI planning session - 9am to 10am

POG XI - Fall 2012 – TBD - Las Vegas
POG XII - Fall 2013 – Fort Wilderness, Walt Disney World


Jim Skiff

[Mark3101]

Sorry, but I am confused. Has the Hearthside Grove rally been cancelled in favor of the Austin, TX date / location?

[Kenneth Brewer]

Sorry, but I am confused. Has the Hearthside Grove rally been cancelled in favor of the Austin, TX date / location?

Ditto. ?

[Coloradobus]

Truk told me that Hearthside is to be called a summer rally to follow after Oshkosh..

[Jim Skiff]

Mark & Ken,

Osh Kosh and Hearthside are on. We are excited about this summer's event and felt we needed to add another in the fall.

Jim

[truk4u]

I added the annual rally numerical number to Jim's post. Any other rally during the year would be considered a mini, but could be a mini on steroids like Hearthside may be.

Remember, anyone can start and organize a mini, all it takes is a little effort and they are big fun.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

We have seen throughout POG an almost universal desire for POG members to go to rallies. At the drop of a hat POG members will come together and sometimes an off the wall reason (such as to each oysters) is all it takes.

Any member, any time any where can post an invitation to a rally which we call mini rallies to differentiate them from POG rallies which have a schedule, agenda, sponsor participation, and seminars. These POG rallies were held twice a year, but lately have been bigger events held once a year. The mini rallies are held anytime.

For those who are looking for reasons to go somewhere in the coach keep setting up mini rallies which often are just gatherings of POG folks who enjoy the company of others they may have gotten to know on line, but have never had the chance to meet face to face. If you are new to POG don't hesitate if you have an idea for a mini rally. It can be for any reason such as the EAA Airventure, or because there is a neat place to go such as a high class RV park, or because a few POG members just want to get together.

[BoaterAl]

Petosky mini rally POG # ? has 11 paid deposits as of yesterday per Nancy at Hearthside.
AL

[Pete]

Skiffer et al, great job in selecting locations this far in advance.....POG folks can start making plans! We have stayed at the Las Vegas Motorcoach Resort on several occasions, it has great facilities, casinos close by for shows, shopping for the ladies ect. Please check it out.

[Jim Skiff]

Pete,

KUDOS go to the POG GUYS who stepped up on this!

[truk4u]

Al,

POG mini's do not have numbers. Are you sniffing the NAPA battery acid fumes again?:p

[BoaterAl]

OK no mini numbers....but I have an excuse sort of;
could be the bottle of La Crema that we got our nose into last night. Helped wash down 2- Kansas City USDA Prime strip steaks grilled, along with a baked potato (we split the potato, that waste line deal) and a small salad last night.
Yep, we drank the whole bottle.

[Bill Deans]

Jim the dates for the fall meet at La Hacienda are to early for Canadiens that winter south to attend .
That would force us to come back before the end of march.

If the same dates in november where picked and it worked for everybody that would be great.

Thanks Bill Deans

[Jerry Winchester]

Here are some pics of La Hacienda. Gordon "Lawn Jockey Boy" Deen has done some reconnoitering of the facilites and says, "It will work".

http://lahaciendarvpark.com/images/top_r1_c1.jpg

Right next to Lake Travis

http://lahaciendarvpark.com/images/aerialtop_r1_c1.jpg

Gordon Deen's House

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Texas_governors_mansion.jpg/784px-Texas_governors_mansion.jpg

[aggies09]

I knew the oil business had been good to Gordo...............Great recon.

[Jerry Winchester]

Gordon also calculated the maximum number of sheep that can be installed on the entry lawn.

http://bertc.com/subfour/truth/images/sheep.jpg

[rahangman]

Baaaaaaad, Real Baaaaaaaaaad!

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

On a second look those really are SHEEP arent they.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Those sheep are not all they are cracked up to be.

[GDeen]

Those sheep are not all they are cracked up to be.

They are already sheared!

[Jon Wehrenberg]

If someone has to be in that flock of sheep, they really need to be in the front row.

[garyde]

OK, yes, those knuckle heads really are sheep.

[Jerry Winchester]

So what does that mean? First it means we have paid the $3700 deposit to reserve 75 spaces as a start. It also means don't call La Hacienda to reserve a spot. We have all the spaces in Section C, so when you sign up and pay (as eventually directed on the forum) you will get one of these sites and will be registered for all the associated activities.

If you call La Hacienda and reserve a spot, it will be somewhere else in the park and we won't know you are planning on going, so you won't get counted and A1 will get all twisted off. Instructions will be posted on how to sign up and a master list of attendees will be put up as well. However, many of you will want to come early and stay late, so we will let you know how to do that (if you want to stay in the same spot).

Also in the next month, things like the agenda, activity schedule, request for volunteers and sponsorships will also start showing up. As is the case with most worthwhile things, the amount of effort you put into it is directly proportional to the enjoyment you will get out of it. But since we cooked all the food and washed all the dishes at POG 1, I'm okay with letting someone else do some of that.

Let us know if you want to help.

JDUB

[Pete]

Jerry, E.J & I stand ready to help however we can, just let us know.

[Coloradobus]

What's the DATES?

[Coloradobus]

What are the dates. The begining date, and the final evening date??

[Jerry Winchester]

Oct 3rd - Monday start
Oct 6th - Dinner Cruise
Oct 7th - Last Day

[charlesebrownjr]

Will help with anything ya'll need. Looking forward to the Official Rally. Can cook, clean, chauffer and HERD SHEEP!!!:)

[Ledo]

Let's not forget our shotguns for shooting clays and golf clubs for losing balls either.

[Loc]

I am happy to help with anything except washing JDUB's bus. If there is interest I will arrange the second POG Off-Road Challenge.

[Jamie Bradford]

Debbie & I will be happy to help in any way that we can.

Jamie

[Richard Barnes]

Audrey and I will be able to attend the Fall event in Austin and we'll be happy to help in any way we can.

[GDeen]

I am happy to help with anything except washing JDUB's bus. If there is interest I will arrange the second POG Off-Road Challenge.

But you are still on to wash my bus???

[Jerry Winchester]

But you are still on to wash my bus???

He has the porter on speed dial......

[merle&louise]

Louise and I will track the bids on the charity auction like we did last year.

I'll wash the inside of Jerry's bus. Hope I can get that pressure washer engine started!

[Gary & Peggy Stevens]

8075I am going to need some help, REMOVING, the stickers from the front and rear of my bus. (" My Next Coach will be a Country Coach") You know so that it doesn't leave a mark on the chrome ? :rolleyes:

And it's not cause I am embarrased at all to have them, I just think that Honor should be passed on to someone more fortunate than me !!!!!! :p

Gary S.

[rfoster]

Gary: Those are sure are great looking stickers. Do you or anyone else need more, if so let me know....

[bonhall41]

Donald and I are willing to organize or help with anything. Just let us know. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and the facility looks great. Good job, guys!

Bonnie

[pwf252]

Sherry and I will assist where needed, well mostly I'll try to volunteer Sherry, let us know what and when.

And Loc let me be the first to sign up for POG Offroad II, well again, that will probably be Sherry with me in the passenger seat.

[GDeen]

He has the porter on speed dial......

Saw him yesterday and he had the porter along in case of any road grime...

[ajducote]

Ann & I plan on attending and will help in any way we can.

Loc, Ann says she wants to go 4 wheeling again, I guess I will take pictures while she drives.

[Seabyrd]

Such an injustice to the poor sheep !!! :-))


OK, yes, those knuckle heads really are sheep.

[Seabyrd]

Yes... We will be there and help in anyway we can !!

[michaeldterry]

It's too early for us to be able to firmly commit to attending yet because of uncertainty with Vita's work commitments - but it is our strong intention to be there if at all possible! Nonetheless - I'm available to help in any way with rally planning, coordination, logistics, record keeping, etc. as needed! Just tell me what you want done and I'm on it!

[SteveCooper]

Pencil in Martha and I. After Oysterfest, the Divine Ms. M is all about more POG rallies.

[wayne]

Count us in too, and we are also ready and willing to help.

[rmboies]

Bob and I would like to attend the Austin, Texas rally. Not sure what we will be driving but we plan on being there, bahhahahha

Debi

[truk4u]

Deb,

There will be a sign up once all the details are worked out and cost for the rally is established.

Bob O and Deb coming to a rally, woo hoo!:cool:

[BUSTER]

Count us in for Michigan....Mike & Jean Simmons

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Bob and I would like to attend the Austin, Texas rally. Not sure what we will be driving but we plan on being there, bahhahahha

Debi

Debi, does this mean that another coach is in the near future?
Sandy

[aggies09]

We are planning on attending............I understand Gordon is giving personal tours and how to instructions at Hippie Hollow. Is that correct?

[rmboies]

Deb,

There will be a sign up once all the details are worked out and cost for the rally is established.

Bob O and Deb coming to a rally, woo hoo!:cool:

Thanks Tom, can't wait!

[flloyd]

Look for Robin & Fred as well!

[Loc]

Andre,

Tell Ann that I am working on an opportunity and venue for some 4 wheeling. We may have to make it a pre-rally event since most of the places are not open during the week and the few that I have called are not willing to open up during the week. Maybe we can get a informal count of folks that are interested to see what the demand is.

Loc

[ajducote]

Loc,

Ann says "Great". We will be there a week early, so if you could schedule it for Saturday 1 Oct that would work great. I'm guessing Sherry will want to join in. Looking forward to the rally and any 4 wheeling we can get in. Thanks

[rmboies]

Debi, does this mean that another coach is in the near future?
Sandy

Sandy, your guess is as good as mine, I am just along for the ride :-) I am still waiting for someone to do an intervention!

Debi

[Gary & Peggy Stevens]

Andre,

Tell Ann that I am working on an opportunity and venue for some 4 wheeling. We may have to make it a pre-rally event since most of the places are not open during the week and the few that I have called are not willing to open up during the week. Maybe we can get a informal count of folks that are interested to see what the demand is.

Loc

Count Peg and I in, on this 4 wheeling trip. Loc, are you providing lunch and wine at the top ?

Gary S.

[Charles Spera]

Been almost a month since the last post on this thread; any news on sign up yet?

[Bill Price]

Andre:

Debra and I will try to get there a few days early also. Will be good to see everyone again.

[Gary Carmichael]

Megan and I plan on being there! When do we sign up? Gary

[Jim Skiff]

POG X Agenda

Monday Oct 3

Official check-in
Fat Beagle Cocktail Reception - 5:30pm
Welcome Dinner / Kickoff Session 6:30pm-8:30pm - Excalibur Coach

Tuesday Oct 4

Breakfast 7:30 - 8:30 - Sponsored by CoachWorx
Technical Session- Navigating the Prevost Website - 9am to 10am
Technical Session - Travel Checklist- 10:30am to 11:30am
Ladies Session - Time TBA
Lunch - Provided by Sponsor - Prevost
Technical Session - Prevost Q&A - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cocktail Reception - 5pm -6:30pm - 6 Amigos
Pot Luck Dinner- 6:30pm A - D Entree, E - K Salad or Side, L - Z Dessert
Entertainment - Charles Brown & His Band of Renound

Wednesday Oct 5

Open Day

Sporting Clay Shoot & Lunch - 10am
Segway Tour - 2 1/2 hrs -9 to Noon
Ladies Bus Driving Session - 2pm - 5pm
Daytime Bling Judging - The King
Dinner on your own
Nighttime Bling Judging - The King

Thursday Oct 6

Breakfast - 7:30 am - 8:30am -Sponsored by Legacy Coach
Technical Session - Pneumatic Systems - 9am to 10am
Technical Session - Uii-Gui Technology Group LLC, James Wilson - 10:30am to 11:30am
Ladies Wine Tour & Lunch - 10:30am - 1:30pm
Lunch -12 pm - California Coach
Prevost / Converter Roundtable Discussion 1pm to 2:30pm
Cool Tools / Swap Meet - 2:30pm to 5pm
Boat Cruise Dinner & Charity Auction - 6pm Lake Lady Bird - Panterra


Friday Oct 7

Awards Breakfast - 8am to 9am Waynes Coach Sales
POG XI planning session - 9am to 10am

[Alek&Lucia]

:(

To all of you Poggers out there on your way to Austin!

In as much as Lucia and I were looking forward to meeting up with you over the 2011 Rally in Austin, we have to say we are so sorry that familial circumstances are prohibiting us from joining you this year.

We wish you have a wonderful and happy time, and we pray to be with you same time next year.

Having said that, to all of you passing our way on your way to or from Austin, we have 3-4 primitive spots on our yard and would LOVE to have you stop by for a night or two on your way there or on the flip side, and spend some quality time together.

Enclosed are photos of our latest guests on the way to Oshkosh, WI this year.

Alek

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8627

8628

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Ed & I had a great time visiting with Alek, Lucia, Tony(Lucia's Dad), COCO and KIKA. Since the invite is out there, I would definitely say it is worth the"Howdy-do-de" to stop by. Beautiful area and quite. Deer and chipmonks all around you. Thanks again, Alek & Lucia for the wonderful hospitality.
Sandy

[bonhall41]

Hi Poggers,
Unfortunately, some family issues have come up and we won't be able to attend POG X in Austin. We were looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great time but that won't happen this year.
Does anybody know how to (and if we can) get a refund since we paid the first day? We'll miss being there but look forward to seeing the posted photos. Hope to see you next year and give us a call or stop by if you're in the neighborhood.

[CAPT MOGUL & Sandy]

Bonnie & Donald, Very sad to hear that you won't be able to make it. We will sure miss you!!! Who will be playing the steel drum, bazooka, and the washboard now with the POG Band?
Sandy

[Seabyrd]

Bonnie and Donald...

We too are so sorry you can't make it... you will be missed... wanted to show off the apron LOL !!!

Diane

[Loc]

For those of you interested in another Off-Road Event, unfortunately the OHV park that is close (40 miles) to the campground has an event the weekend I was trying to schedule a trip. The next closest appropriate park is more than 100 miles away. We will have try again at the next POG rally.

[rfoster]

Locstar:

Thank you for your efforts. The home team appreciates all you do. Maybe next time for sure!

[Jon Wehrenberg]

IN CASE ANYBODY MISSED IT, THE AGENDA ABOVE HAS THE POT LUCK DINNER ASSIGNMENTS BASED ON THE FIRST INITIAL OF YOUR LAST NAME. I KNEW IT WAS POSTED AND I STILL HAD TO POKE AROUND BEFORE I FOUND IT.

[SteveCooper]

It appears that life has gotten in the way for the Divine Ms. "M" and I , as well. We were really looking forward to Austin with our POG friends but we'll just have to wait until next year. Have fun and remember "Pictures or it didn't happen".

[Jon Wehrenberg]

You may have noticed the change to the agenda for seminars. We have added James Wilson of Uii-Gii Technology Group to Thursday's 10:30 seminar. James and his partner Doug have extensive experience with luxury coaches and were formerly with Marathon Coach. They are experts in Crestron technology and audio visual systems. If you want to know more about your systems or upgrades to your current systems plan on attending their seminar and visiting with them throughout the rally.

Their web site is www.uii-gii.com

[Alan__]

Jon -

Their web address seems to be wrong.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Just an observation now that we have arrived in Austin.

IT IS FREAKING HOT. AT LEAST 100 DEGREES. WHO DO WE TALK TO ABOUT LOWERING THE THERMOSTAT. sOMETHING IN THE SIXTIES WOULD BE NICE.

When Di washes the bus she is going to have to drink a lot of liquids.

The sheep are going to need shearing to keep cool.

The lake is a ditch filled with dust.

But the good news is the lady was real nice. She said no problem putting my extra days campsite charges on JDUB's credit card.

[GDeen]

Rally weather isn't scheduled until this weekend A-1:

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[pwf252]

Jon,
Can you ask the nice lady to hold Jerry's card open until Sherry and I get there tomorrow?

[truk4u]

Jdub paying, yippee!

I hope you all have realized that our own, I don't need any stinking internet while I'm on the road, A-1 is now computing from his bus and I hear there may be a smart phone in his future!

[rfoster]

That's amazing--- the part about A1 computing. I am not amazed that y'all are running up the tab on Jdub's card. Save some room for me on the card.

Di ain't washing no bus!

[Coloradobus]

She can supervise, tho! Dont miss any spots, Jon!!

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Note to Gordon Deen..........

It is autumn. Temperature highs during the daylight hours need to be in the sixites.

Note to the King and Truk..............

Smart phone on order. Problem with JDUB's card has to be worked out. Verizon says it is over its credit limits.

[GDeen]

Trust me, I've been worried it would be 105 ...

[BoaterAl]

Things are very quiet on the forum about POG X ! Has the heat forced everyone indoors ? After they arrive...no longer heard from.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Everybody is too busy herding sheep and polishing coaches for the Bling contest.

There are a couple of guys trying to make a coach stop leaking air, but I think they are just looking for an excuse to drink Sam Adams.