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18th Annual (2013) / Re: Trophy Ideas

« on: January 18, 2013, 10:12:14 am »

Our preference is to continue issuing trophies over plaques.... PA Jeeps always issues one of the nicest trophies out of all the shows we attend. We've attended shows that issue plaques and they just arent as nice in my opinion.

I've seen some of the acrylic trophies out there and if one can be cut to resemble a Jeep then that would be a neat idea. The pic is a rough concept but you get the idea.... 

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NON PA Jeeps Events / Re: Oct 27, 2012 Womens Ride @ Rausch

« on: October 25, 2012, 03:11:08 pm »

Chantelle's going but she wont be running green trails....

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18th Annual (2013) / Re: Jeep Show Dates

« on: October 03, 2012, 10:32:55 am »

Stupid question MrSarcastic. Anyways, I can't wait for the event. I'm looking forward to another great show.

Why is it a stupid question? Vendors bring vehicles other then Jeeps and I've seen non-Jeep vehicles participate n the show.

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18th Annual (2013) / Re: Jeep Show Dates

« on: September 26, 2012, 01:01:24 pm »

Wouldnt miss it for anything..... by far one of our favorite events to attend!

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NON PA Jeeps Events / Re: 4th Annual Topless for TATA's Wheeling Event

« on: August 10, 2012, 11:17:52 am »

The real story is the YJ that rolled was part of the first Topless for TATAs trail cutting crew. RC staff took us to the trail the same route the YJ had gone. The YJ had no reason to suspect taking a differant route to access the trail since this is how it was originally accessed. Long story short they didnt see the hole until it was too late..... RC quickly flagged that area off so there would be no repeat.

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17th Annual (2012) / Re: We need something NEW !

« on: February 08, 2012, 08:43:20 am »

Suggestion.....

Start an official "17th Annual PAJeeps Event" Facebook age..... keep the page updated with announcements, attending vendors, etc..... You'll be suprised how fast the word will spread... it creates buzz for the next 6 months and it will definately reach a new audience!

And the best part..... it's absolutely free!

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17th Annual (2012) / Re: We need something NEW !

« on: October 28, 2011, 11:08:18 am »

In regards to the 4x4 Hot Tub..... Craig Jaros had access to one.... he towed it to Rausch and set it up for the Topless for TATas event.

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17th Annual (2012) / Re: We need something NEW !

« on: October 27, 2011, 02:55:07 pm »

hay rick , what about a dunk tank for a charity of our chooseing, as it is always so hot...i am trying..lol

Dunk tanks can be a liability..... just ask River Raider.... one of their staff members slashed their foot open on a dunk tank at PAJeeps in 2010.

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PA Jeeps Club Events / Re: Quadratec Tent Sale

« on: September 29, 2011, 10:44:08 am »

Chantelle and I will be there as well.... looking forward to seeing everyone.

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17th Annual (2012) / Re: We need something NEW !

« on: September 13, 2011, 11:20:40 am »

A bouncy house is ok.... but with the typical heat that comes with PAJeeps it might be too hot. Adams Jeep had a wall climb, golf drive hut, speed pitch hut and a few more to name a few.

I'm trying to think of ideas that will not require any PAJeeps staff/volunteers involvement as I'm sure they are already stretched thin as it is.

Another thing that would draw more would be to encourage the vendors to bring actual product to sell either through themselves or via Quadratec or another retailer. People come with fists full of dolllars to buy product from the big name manufactures in attendance because they assume they're favorite vendors on site will have the products they want to buy. If vendors will confirm they will bring products or have it available somehow for the show that can be advirtised in advance and will draw old and new blood to the event.

In regards to the Canadian Forces..... when I spoke to the Sgt... he recommended putting in your request ASAP as their schedule is usually set way in advance. It takes time for the PAO to review the requests and get the appropriate approvals. Perhaps PAJeeps can speak with some of the area hotels  to see for in exchange of offering some complimentary rooms for the Canadian forces they can be listed as the hotel of choice for PAJeeps.

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17th Annual (2012) / Re: We need something NEW !

« on: September 12, 2011, 09:05:18 am »

I think more interactive things for participants outside of the obstacle course, RTI, slow crawl etc.
These interactive ideas be confirmed and advirtised way in advance and should definately draw more families and new and past participants.

for example:

the Canadian Armed Forces do the Jeep teardown and rebuild in less than 5 minutes...... It's actually free for them to come down.... all that has to be done is have their lodging taken care of. I would think one of the local hotels would sponsor this. This drew big crowds while at Bantham

Weber Grills......  At CAMP JEEP they would bring their multi grill rig and allow folks to make grilled pizza.

Vendor Jeep Builld Off...... for those that attended CAMP JEEP..... When Skyjacker and Superlift went head to head and build up 2 JK's with a particular budget then let the crowd decide.

I know I've mentioned CAMP JEEP several times, the fact that this event has not happened in recent years makes these ideas fresh again.

Get some vendors to attend that have things for kids to do..... ADAMS in Aberdeen scored a homerun this past year at their event with having all the inflatable items on hand for the kids.

These are just a few ideas off the top of my head. If Chantelle and I can help in any way please call on us.

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16th Annual (2011) / Re: Trophy Winners Photo

« on: February 25, 2011, 07:43:18 am »

My vote would be to lline them to say PAJeeps....... maybe try this Friday before the show if enough Jeeps are on hand?

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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?

« on: February 09, 2011, 02:45:23 pm »

Not today but this past weekend our other JK had a growth spurt....


Like the spare? 

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General Discussion / Re: Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival

« on: October 05, 2010, 11:02:16 am »

I hope their event has a good turnout as well.... Just thought it was a poor choice for them to promote their event as bigger and better in every way than PAJeeps. Promote your own event on it's own merit, dont try to over shadow and reference a hugely successful event approaching it's 16th year. They even commented that Chantelle and I should consider changing the date for our 3rd Annual Topless for Tata's run since it falls on the same weekend.

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General Discussion / Re: Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival

« on: October 04, 2010, 03:28:25 pm »

Was talking to the tourism folks that had a booth setup at Quadratec promoting this event. They started out by saying this event will be much larger, have more to offer and will be attended by thousands more than PAJeeps. I simply smiled, wished them luck and walked away.....   Little cocky on their part in my opinion.....