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Bass Fishing => Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids 2024 => Topic started by: mikesmiph on December 30, 2013, 05:33:45 AM

Title: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: mikesmiph on December 30, 2013, 05:33:45 AM
UPDATED 1/9/14 (1:00AM): Booth 2411 - Mike Smith has been great in volunteering to help keep the schedule up-to-date so please PM both of us if you have a change or any questions.

Thursday, January 9
3pm - 9:30pm

Username          Time
djkimmel          3pm - 9:30pm
mikesmiph         3pm - 9:30pm
YpsiBass          3pm - 5pm
LAPORTE           3pm - 5pm
                 3pm - 5pm
dartag            4pm - 6pm
UAWBigDog (Alec)  5pm - 8pm
Got Fish??        7pm - 9:30pm



Friday, January 10
11am - 9:30pm

Username          Time
djkimmel          11am - 9:30pm
mikesmiph         11am - 9:30pm
Got Fish??        11am - 3pm
fiker             12pm - 2pm
capt charlie's ch 2pm - 4pm
t-bone            2:30pm - 4:30pm
huston            4pm - 6pm
Manxfishing       6pm - 8pm
todd postill      6pm - 9pm
                 7:30pm - 9:30pm



Saturday, January 11
10am - 9pm

Username          Time
djkimmel          10am - 9pm
mikesmiph         10am - 9pm
Team houston      10am - 12pm
Waterfoul         12pm - 2pm
Mike S.           12pm - 2pm
LAPORTE           12pm - 2pm
Mojo              2pm - 4pm
bigjc             2pm - 5pm
Got Fish??        2pm - 5pm
                 4pm - 6pm
Manxfishing       4pm - 7pm
                 5pm - 7pm
fiker             6pm - 9pm
                 6:30pm - 9pm
                 7pm - 9pm



Sunday, January 12
10am - 5pm

Username          Time
djkimmel          10am - 5pm
mikesmiph         10am - 5pm
                 10am - 12pm
bigjc             12pm - 2pm
Manxfishing       12pm - 3pm
                 2pm - 4pm
Got Fish??        2pm - 5pm (tear down)
Mojo              3pm - 5pm (tear down)



We could use 2 helpers for ~45 minutes after the show ends Sunday for tearing down and packing the booth into my little car. That would be awesome if you can help!?! All volunteers will be added to the special GLBass Friends group if not already in there. And you will have my eternal thanks and appreciation!

BOOTH VOLUNTEERS SUMMARY
You will get more details in the private volunteers area of the forum. You will be able to see it once I add you to the temporary show group. I will state a few things now. I need people who can talk to others in an outgoing, friendly fashion about joining the websites - mostly GreatLakesBass.com and GreatLakesIceFishing.com, handing out stuff and just answering general questions about fishing. NO ALCOHOL in the booth. No sales of items not pre-approved by me before the show.

This is only a 10x10 booth so there's not a lot of room for extra friends and family to come and hang out in the booth. Please NO extra people behind the table or blocking the table front who are not on the volunteer list. Busy show so I am shooting for 3 to 4 people at the booth at all times!! The schedule can be adjusted some to accommodate people willing to help who can't fit one of the existing time slots. THANK YOU!!!!

PS: Thank you Mike for helping bigtime with the volunteers list and also, we have some additional work to do thanks to the animal rights nuts and the anti's so I can use extra people to manage a very important petition signing we'll be doing. You'll have to be registered to vote, or eligible to register to vote to handle the petition part - I believe we may have extra booth space to separate this out a little but I will need someone - preferably multiple someones - to constantly handle the petitions. More information in other postings. If more people want to volunteer I will edit the schedule, add extra times or change existing times! PLEASE let me (Dan) or Mikesmiph know!
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: mikesmiph on December 30, 2013, 06:28:23 AM
This is what I have so far. Any problems, please let me know. Still some holes to fill, at least now you can see where they are. If anyone else wants to help, please let me know. Volunteer, at least 2 hours, and you get in the show free for the whole weekend.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: dartag on December 30, 2013, 06:35:26 AM
I can be there from 4-6 on thursday if you need to fill the spot.

Steve smith
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: Got Fish?? on December 30, 2013, 08:50:13 AM
Slide me into a spot every day. I'll be there! 2 to 6 Thur, 10 to 4 Fri. After 11 on Sat. she is a keep-her, for the weekend
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: Hollada on December 30, 2013, 05:21:51 PM
Just curious what you need help with during the show?  Is it just manning the booth, handing out brochures, or what?
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: mikesmiph on December 30, 2013, 06:05:34 PM
Most of the help needed is manning the booth, talking to people about the site, signing up new members. The biggest part of it is talking fishing. If we talk to people about this wonderful FREE site, they will sign up and hopefully become active members. Good question.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: Mike S. on December 31, 2013, 05:45:15 AM
I can talk!!
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: huston on December 31, 2013, 07:11:15 AM
Do you need any help setting the booth up previous to the  show because I can assist on that matter also.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: mikesmiph on December 31, 2013, 08:40:54 AM
Help is always nice. It will be Wed, but don't have a time yet. Thanks
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: huston on December 31, 2013, 12:17:16 PM
Let me know ASAP
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: Waterfoul on December 31, 2013, 12:25:03 PM
Quote from: Mike S. on December 31, 2013, 05:45:15 AM
I can talk!!

Yeah, but I'm better!   8)
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: todd postill on January 01, 2014, 05:05:13 PM
that works for me see ya there.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: LAPORTE on January 01, 2014, 08:20:49 PM
Mike did you get my PM ?
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: mikesmiph on January 02, 2014, 05:38:57 AM
Yes Don, you're on the schedule. Thank you
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: capt charlie's charters on January 03, 2014, 02:48:06 PM
big D, I can work with T Bone on Friday from 2 - 4...and any other time you could use my help.
capt charlie
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: mikesmiph on January 03, 2014, 07:37:21 PM
Not a "D", but I got you down. Thanks Charlie.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: Mike S. on January 04, 2014, 04:26:19 AM
Quote from: LAPORTE on January 01, 2014, 08:20:49 PM
Mike did you get my PM ?

Looks like you got stuck with me and Mike. Oh boy. We're going to have some fun!
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: LAPORTE on January 04, 2014, 09:46:46 AM
Oh yea its on !!!! 
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: Waterfoul on January 04, 2014, 11:35:21 AM
Hey Dan, does the booth have power this year?
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: mikesmiph on January 04, 2014, 02:24:18 PM
Again, It's not Dan, but I'll answer. Yes the booth has power.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: mikesmiph on January 04, 2014, 02:26:14 PM
Late notice, I know, sorry. Set-up is Wed, from noon - 3. Anyone? I can't be there.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: YpsiBass on January 04, 2014, 09:20:39 PM
Maaaaybe.  I'll have to check with the boss on Monday.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: huston on January 05, 2014, 02:35:26 PM
I can be there but I'm sure I'll require instructions from someone.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: mikesmiph on January 05, 2014, 04:02:57 PM
Dan will be there, just not me, I have to work. Message Dan, or call if you have his number. Thank you very much. The older Dan gets, the less I like him doing any heavy lifting by himself. LOL
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: Waterfoul on January 05, 2014, 10:11:51 PM
Here's hoping the weather is better by Thursday!!
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: Mike S. on January 06, 2014, 04:20:54 AM
No worries. I have a 4 wheel drive Suburban.......and I'm not afraid to use it! Ok, my wife has a Suburban.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: YpsiBass on January 06, 2014, 01:17:09 PM
Quote from: mikesmiph on January 04, 2014, 02:26:14 PM
Late notice, I know, sorry. Set-up is Wed, from noon - 3. Anyone? I can't be there.

I'll be there as well.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: djkimmel on January 06, 2014, 02:05:25 PM
1 or 2  extra persons there at setup is plenty. Please PM me if you want to help Wednesday with the time you could be there so I can coordinate when to arrive. It takes about 1 hour to setup and my time if between noon and 3pm to drive in the old Vibe full of stuff.

I might have a little more to setup this year. More than last year for sure with electricity back thanks to mikesmiph!! Still not too bad a deal to setup the booth.

We have a few extra things going on this year, but most of you just need to be able to talk about fishing to people as they walk on by during the actual show.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: mikesmiph on January 06, 2014, 02:16:43 PM
The electricity is thanks to Bass Minder, not me personally. I give credit when credit is due.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: djkimmel on January 06, 2014, 02:40:18 PM
Was trying to hurry so it's good that you clarified for me! Thanks! You should link that Bass Minder to their website.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: djkimmel on January 06, 2014, 03:02:16 PM
Quote from: Hollada on December 30, 2013, 05:21:51 PM
Just curious what you need help with during the show?  Is it just manning the booth, handing out brochures, or what?

Can't remember if I got back with you between the 9 day power/Internet outage and this wonderful f/u snow storm? If you can talk to people about fishing, answer some questions, tell them about joining the free website(s) - GreatLakesBass.com at least, then you can be a BIG help!
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: djkimmel on January 06, 2014, 03:05:31 PM
Quote from: Waterfoul on January 05, 2014, 10:11:51 PM
Here's hoping the weather is better by Thursday!!


Me too! Z (http://www.markzona.com) is there on Thursday and it'd be nice if he makes it and lots of people come out to see him. And all the rest of the great stuff!
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: djkimmel on January 06, 2014, 03:31:59 PM
Okay - IMPORTANT: I've updated all the times to make sure they are correct. I've added in some additional slots and updated some of your schedules INCLUDING adding additional times. Please let me and/or Mikesmiph know if you need a change for some reason.

As I added in, we will be participating in a legal voter petition drive so I can use additional volunteers to 'supervise' that part and get signatures from registered voters. You do not have to deal with the petitions if you don't want to. It will be a separate activity for those willing to help to protect our sport from animal rights people and the November referendum against scientific fish and game management.

I'll be setting up the private board and adding you all to it later tonight for complete rules and volunteer exhibitor information.

We may have a larger booth to help handle to petition drive and spread out some activities we'll be doing at this show.

I don't have the budget to pay for parking. I would if I did. If you are coming more than 2 days from Thursday through Sunday for any reason, you can buy a $10 4-day parking pass ON THURSDAY ONLY if you can make it there to get it. I won't be able to buy a bunch for you though if you can get $10 to me for that before Thursday I can buy extra passes and figure out a way to get them to you. The storms have tapped out my budget between electricians, generator gas and food losses/cost.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: dartag on January 06, 2014, 05:16:07 PM
Quote from: djkimmel on January 06, 2014, 03:05:31 PM
Quote from: Waterfoul on January 05, 2014, 10:11:51 PM
Here's hoping the weather is better by Thursday!!


Me too! Z (http://www.markzona.com) is there on Thursday and it'd be nice if he makes it and lots of people come out to see him. And all the rest of the great stuff!

2 people at work asked who he was and who was Gerald Swindell.   
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: djkimmel on January 06, 2014, 10:36:13 PM
We can't all be perfect. :)
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: djkimmel on January 07, 2014, 01:44:55 AM
Anyone who is on the volunteers list should also now be able to see the child board private only for identified GreatLakesBass.com show volunteers. There's more detailed information for volunteers in a post under that board.

Please let me know if you have any questions, or if you can't see the board (only volunteers can see the board - if you don't volunteer no secrets for you - neener neener).

The path to the volunteers board is: Great Lakes Bass Fishing Forum > Bass Fishing > Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit > UFS Helpers Information

When you first enter the Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit board look for UFS Helpers Information  child board at the very top.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: capt charlie's charters on January 08, 2014, 12:38:55 PM
greetings.....I just noticed I'm down for Saturday, but will have to pass we've been tasked to watch the grand kids out in Sterling Hgts, sorry but I will be there Friday and do you need my help on Thursday ?

capt c
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: djkimmel on January 09, 2014, 12:59:13 AM
Quote from: capt charlie's charters on January 08, 2014, 12:38:55 PM
greetings.....I just noticed I'm down for Saturday, but will have to pass we've been tasked to watch the grand kids out in Sterling Hgts, sorry but I will be there Friday and do you need my help on Thursday ?

capt c

Can you help 3 to 5 on Thursday? Or 4 to 6? If not, thanks for helping on Friday.

I took you off Saturday.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: djkimmel on January 09, 2014, 01:01:04 AM
I'm going to need to track down some more Saturday people. We will be busy with too little help. Can anyone else volunteer?

We have 20 feet right now so we can have someone, or multiple someones running the petition signature requests too. It's pretty important to all of our goals of scientific management and more fishing opportunity. Thanks.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: Mojo on January 09, 2014, 01:17:31 AM
Quote from: djkimmel on January 09, 2014, 01:01:04 AM
I'm going to need to track down some more Saturday people. We will be busy with too little help. Can anyone else volunteer?

We have 20 feet right now so we can have someone, or multiple someones running the petition signature requests too. It's pretty important to all of our goals of scientific management and more fishing opportunity. Thanks.

Let me know the 4 hour period you need Saturday and / or Sunday... Try to get me with Mike so Veronica and Caelyn can go climbing !
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: mikesmiph on January 09, 2014, 06:07:19 AM
We'll be there all day, both days
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: Mojo on January 09, 2014, 08:14:48 PM
Mike : put me down for 2-4 Sat and 3-5 teardown Sunday.
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: mikesmiph on January 10, 2014, 06:28:41 AM
Done, than for the help
Title: Re: 2014 Ultimate Fishing Show Volunteer List
Post by: t-bone on January 10, 2014, 09:07:08 AM
Dan/Mike - I'll talk to you at the show today about what else you need on Saturday and see if I can help.

Terry