Dan & Sally Sullivan
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Hello George & Laura,
I made reservations, and we will be in site 56.
Sally & Dan Sullivan
I made reservations, and we will be in site 56.
Sally & Dan Sullivan
EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: NV, Verdi - 6/21/2018 to 6/24/2018
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Trailer Trash
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You want $25.00 and you get paid by Heartland, seriously ???
boatto5er
Founding VA Chap Ldr (Ret)
Chapter leaders end up paying most Rally costs up front out of their own pockets. You can’t always get someone (like a local RV Dealer) to sponsor the rally. That makes the costs “out of pocket” even greater. If you’ve never been a chapter leader, you can’t really understand how much it can cost behind the scenes. Sure, Heartland gives you $20 per rig back later, but I can say that in 4 years as a chapter leader, I always spent more than I got back. So yes, $25 when you’re operating with so many unknowns(rally food, venues, door prizes, etc) is a very realistic amount.
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Trailer Trash
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We were founding chapter leaders started Central Calif in 08, now called No. Calif, we knew how to make $, kept our budget to what we made plus what we got from Heartland, never charged a "rally fee" and passed on $1400. to the next party who took over chapter leader duties. Everyone chipped in on doing some great work. We worked with what we had. Wash, Oregon, No. Cal, So Cal, Nev. No fees.
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BigJim45
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The Pacific Regional Rally this last Sept charged $25 per person and nobody complained about that. Had over 80 rigs in attendance for that get together.
If you look at the first post it's all in black and white why they MAY charge this fee.
For20hunter
Pacific Region Directors-Retired
I think $25.00 per rig is a reasonable fee. In today's world, with dealerships and other vendors tightening their belts and not wanting to contribute as much if even at all, the cost sharing is going to be something that is going to happen. In the grand scheme of things its really not unreasonable and they are saying "only if needed". And in the end, if $25.00 per rig is too much for your budget, you always have the choice to not attend. That's my opinion anyway.
Rod
Rod
RoadJunkie
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There are many good examples of chapter leaders that execute fabulous rallies without implementing a rally tax. Floyd, Southern Nevada, and Bill, Southern California, are two recent examples. Some rallies have become big business with sponsors, promotional seminars and bigger and better productions. I personally don't believe rallies need to be of such an elaborate nature that the rally tax is necessary; rallies, for us, are opportunities to see and visit with friends while enjoying our common passion...RV camping. Back to basics?
Trailer Trash
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I know how to read !!! Its just my opinion.
TandT
Founding Utah Chapter Leaders-Retired
I agree with Art. Except for your first Rally, if you're managing your chapter funds correctly you should always have money in your kitty for the next rally. That's really all you need.
I held four Rallies when I was Chapter Leader for Utah. I never charged a fee for members for any of them. I never had a dealer sponsor for any of them as well and always came out in the black. This included renting a meeting room when necessary.
Another turn-off for some folks, is the fact that being a member for years and supporting the Heartland Owners Club, only saves you a few bucks over a non-member.
That was originally part of the privilege of being an Owners Club member. All events, other than the National Rally were free to attend, with the exception of your site fee.
25-30 Rigs at $45 per rig is a nice healthy chunk of change when many of your items are either donated by members or sponsors.
You can also plan on making more revenue for your Chapter through the raffles that are normally held at every rally. Trace
I held four Rallies when I was Chapter Leader for Utah. I never charged a fee for members for any of them. I never had a dealer sponsor for any of them as well and always came out in the black. This included renting a meeting room when necessary.
Another turn-off for some folks, is the fact that being a member for years and supporting the Heartland Owners Club, only saves you a few bucks over a non-member.
That was originally part of the privilege of being an Owners Club member. All events, other than the National Rally were free to attend, with the exception of your site fee.
25-30 Rigs at $45 per rig is a nice healthy chunk of change when many of your items are either donated by members or sponsors.
You can also plan on making more revenue for your Chapter through the raffles that are normally held at every rally. Trace
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RoadJunkie
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You did a great job as chapter leader, Trace. You were highly qualified and professional in your efforts. Thanks once again.
TandT
Founding Utah Chapter Leaders-Retired
Hi Jim,
I think people understood as of a few years ago, that Regional rallies we're going to begin charging a fee, because they were going to be a cut-above Chapter Rallies.
In my humble opinion, charging for a Chapter Rally diminishes the prestige of the Regional Rallies in that sense. Jmo Trace
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NorthCal Bob
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Hi George and Laura,
Just made my reservations for your rally in Verdi. We will be arriving June 21 and departing June 25, we are assigned site 55. looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Bob
Just made my reservations for your rally in Verdi. We will be arriving June 21 and departing June 25, we are assigned site 55. looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Bob
TahoeCamper
Founding Nevada-North Chapter Leader-Retired
Bob and Bo, That's FANTASTIC! Sorry for the delay in responding, I had carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand. I'm typing left-handed and very slow. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving.
George
TahoeCamper
Founding Nevada-North Chapter Leader-Retired
Chuck and Donna Impey , So glad to hear from you and you'll be attending the Nevada-north rally. I'll add your name to the list and we look forward to meeting you. We'll be posting to the forum after the first of the new year our agenda. Will this be your first HOC Rally? June will be here sooner than we think.
Happy holidays to you,
George and Laura Smith
Happy holidays to you,
George and Laura Smith
TahoeCamper
Founding Nevada-North Chapter Leader-Retired
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