Volunteer schedule for the 2014 Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids. GreatLakesBass.com will be in booth 1927 at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Volunteers who work at least 2 hours will get a
free exhibitor pass to the show that is good for the whole show and
free parking while you're working the booth as long as you help at least two hours.
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 need people who can talk to others in an outgoing, friendly fashion about joining the websites - mostly GreatLakesBass.com (http://www.greatlakesbass.com) and GreatLakesIceFishing.com (http://www.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 please no extra people behind the table who are not on the volunteer list. The schedule can be adjusted some to accommodate people willing to help who can't fit one of the existing time slots. THANK YOU for your HELP! We will also be getting petition signatures for Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management - www.citizenswildlife.com.
UPDATED 3/21/2014 (11:45PM): Booth 1927 - Please PM or contact me (http://glbass.com/contact) if you have a change or any questions.
Thursday, March 20
3pm - 9:30pm
Username Time
djkimmel 3pm - 4:45pm (5pm-6pm seminar)
thedude 3pm - 6pm
LGMOUTH 4:30pm - 7pm
Chuckinline 5pm - 8pm
44 MAG 5:30pm - 9:30pm
djkimmel 6:15pm - 9:30pm
Friday, March 21
11am - 9:30pm
Username Time
djkimmel 11am - 9:30pm
Redbone 11am - 2pm
fishstick 2pm - 4pm
2pm - 5pm
4pm - 7pm
5pm - 7pm
Waterfoul 6pm - 8:30pm
6pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, March 22
10am - 9pm
Username Time
10am - 12pm
djkimmel 10am - 2:45pm (3pm-5pm seminar)
11am - 1pm
Genie 1pm - 3pm
Got Fish?? 2pm - 4pm
She Is a Keep Her 2pm - 4pm
LGMOUTH 4pm - 6pm
MSURoss 4pm - 6pm
Waterfoul 4pm - 7pm
djkimmel 5:15pm - 7:45pm (8pm seminar)
6:30pm - 9pm
thedude 7pm - 9pm
Sunday, March 23
10am - 5pm
Username Time
djkimmel 10am - 5pm
Got Fish?? 11am - 1pm
She Is a Keep Her 11am - 1pm
LGMOUTH 1pm - 3pm
2pm - 4pm
smallie46 2pm - 5pm (tear down)
3pm - 5pm (tear down?)
I have a seminar opening day Thursday on the hawg trough from 5pm - 6pm. Also have the Super Bass Clinic Saturday 3pm-5pm so I can definitely use some extra help during those times.
We could use 1 or 2 persons for 45 minutes after the show ends Sunday for tearing down and packing the booth into my car. If 1 or 2 of you can help, that would be awesome! I may not actually leave then depending upon how much help Wayne needs at his booth since he is still recovering from his injuries. But if I'm done quick I can help them get done quicker too! All volunteers will be added to and/or extended in the special GLBass Friends group and you will have my eternal thanks and appreciation!
I can do an evening (after 6) on Thursday or Friday, and probably some Saturday or Sunday afternoon hours.
i can probably cover anytime on thursday dan.
I could do Friday from 5 or 6 to close
I'm game for the 11-2 slot on Fri.
Thanks guys!! I've updated the schedule with what I believe you all offered up. Let me know if I missed or screwed something up. Or if your schedule changes.
You should all be able to see the private USS GR Volunteers board at the top of this section now which will have further information on exhibitor badge pick up and exhibitor parking, things like that. Thanks!!
Dan, just Put me in where you need me. I will be there all four days as usual so any time works.
Okay! Going to put you to work! :D I have a note about something a little later this year?? Guess I better not work you too hard.
Would like to help Dan, but with so much personal stuff going on right now I can't commit. Hope you understand. If I can find an opening and snag a free pass somewhere I'll be sure to stop by and see if you're covered or not.
I'm in for 2-4 on friday
Quote from: fasttrack on March 17, 2014, 03:01:21 PM
Would like to help Dan, but with so much personal stuff going on right now I can't commit. Hope you understand. If I can find an opening and snag a free pass somewhere I'll be sure to stop by and see if you're covered or not.
I didn't expect you to take the time to comment. Use your time for your family. Don't worry about the booth. If you need a short break just come on down and walk around. Breaks can be important sometimes. Stress reduction.
Quote from: fishstick on March 17, 2014, 05:09:31 PM
I'm in for 2-4 on friday
I appreciate that and will take you up on it! Thanks!
We're a little sparse Saturday and Sunday yet. I know someone still wants to come down and hang out for a couple hours swapping fish stories?!? What else ya gonna do?!? Ice fish?? You'll need a good gas auger this year yet. I bet you can pick one up at a good price at the Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids!! ;D
PS: If you're feeling kind of new and shy - working the show booth is a GREAT way to get the new member shine buffed right out to 'everybody knows me!!' :D I'm a shy redhead and I blush bright red easy! I survive. You will too! Hang out with me and you're ALWAYS the 'normal' one!! ::)
If you're on the volunteers schedule already you should be able to see the USS GR Helpers Info (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?board=98.0) board (you cannot see this board if you're not a volunteer so don't click these links).
If you haven't yet, make sure you check out the post you need to see: Volunteer Information including Badge Pickup 2014 Ultimate Sport Show GR (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?topic=22953.0) (don't click this link if you're not on the volunteer schedule).
Here is the 2014 Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids show floor plan. The exhibitor info applies only to volunteers on the list, but the rest, including the location of the GreatLakesBass.com / GreatLakesIceFishing.com booth 1927 is for the rest of you so you can find things when you come on down!
(http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/gallery/medium_1_13_03_14_2_24_25.jpeg) (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=468)
(click on the image to see a bigger view in the image gallery)
Hello Dan, Gayl and I will come out toGrandRapids this weekend book hotel and help you Sat, and Sun. Any suggestions on nice hotels close to the show?
Quote from: Got Fish?? on March 18, 2014, 05:55:31 PM
Hello Dan, Gayl and I will come out toGrandRapids this weekend book hotel and help you Sat, and Sun. Any suggestions on nice hotels close to the show?
I'll add you both to my list. Let me know about what part of the days you want to help and for how long.
You can stay at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Within walking distance close by but it looks pretty fancy. Seen some top hats there... don't know how much a room goes for but it's nice.
I know people often stay at the Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown. Still a little higher because it's downtown but it seems nice - I've stayed there in the past some time ago. Only a few blocks away from the show.
Quite a few other places around the area but I haven't stayed at any of them. My budget minded friends stay out near the edges of town - bunch of places with lower prices but still varying selection and quality on 28th St just off of I-96 before you get into town. I think my friends have stayed at the Red Roof Inn there. Only 10-15 minutes from there to DeVos though you need to add in about 15 minutes if you use the exhibitors park and ride option (which I recommend).
I'm spending a couple nights at 'Shay Genie' but he is all booked up (only 1 room ;D ).
Couple of hours on Saturday midmorning to late afternoon. Sunday we will be leaving by 2pm, Gayl needs to be at work Monday by 3am.
Hi Dan, I can help Thursday or Friday from 5:30 till close. Which ever works best for you. Let me know.
Quote from: Got Fish?? on March 19, 2014, 05:18:30 AM
Couple of hours on Saturday midmorning to late afternoon. Sunday we will be leaving by 2pm, Gayl needs to be at work Monday by 3am.
Phew! That's early! I'll update the schedule and THANKS for helping!! Hope you find an available hotel room to stay at.
Quote from: 44 MAG on March 19, 2014, 08:28:50 AM
Hi Dan, I can help Thursday or Friday from 5:30 till close. Which ever works best for you. Let me know.
Okay! That helps! I'll add you to the badge and volunteers lists. Thanks!!
I've updated the schedule with the latest contacts I've received from various people.
LGMOUTH I moved your Sunday schedule later by 1 hour. Hope that is okay with you?
I am heading over there in the next hour to setup and will turn in the latest batch of exhibitor volunteer badges for you. Looks like I still need a little help middle of the day on Friday and early Saturday morning, Saturday evening.
For Thursday (thedude) I probably won't make it by 3pm. I found out yesterday that our bill SB 869 to remove the Michigan bass season limitations from state law, is coming up before the state senate Outdoor Recreation and Tourism committee at 12:30pm. I need to testify since the bill is a favor from Senator Hansen and others to help us (hopefully) get a longer bass season through the NRC. I'm told the senate session might run long and there isn't necessarily an order they bring the bills up for testimony. There are 8 bills on the schedule. I'll get to Grand Rapids as soon as I'm can testify and get on the road. I felt a little weird but let them know that I appreciate them taking time from their busy schedule for us but I have a seminar on the Hawg Trough at 5pm I need to make... :)
i can take the late shift on saturday also dan
I can do 4-6 on Saturday
Quote from: MSURoss on March 19, 2014, 10:47:51 PM
I can do 4-6 on Saturday
Okay - great! Thanks! You squeaked in just under my bedtime for the night. Got you on the list. You should be able to see the private instructions board in a few minutes by refreshing or reloading the forum.
Last change tonight. I'll check again tomorrow morning before the senate committee hearing to see if there are any more changes.
Dan we can stay most of the day Saturday and Gayl said as long as she can sleep on the way home. We will stay longer on Sunday
Quote from: Got Fish?? on March 20, 2014, 11:17:02 AM
Dan we can stay most of the day Saturday and Gayl said as long as she can sleep on the way home. We will stay longer on Sunday
Sounds good. We'll see how busy things are and go from there. Thanks!
Quote from: MSURoss on March 19, 2014, 10:47:51 PM
I can do 4-6 on Saturday
Picking up your boat this weekend?
Thank you to every one of you who helped out at the booth! Especially those of you who were flexible when it was needed! There were a number of flexibility opportunities! :)
It was nice seeing and meeting all the members who stopped by and said hey. We answered lots of questions of a wide variety on many topics - one of the primary reasons we are there! We got a number of new people to take a look at GreatLakesBass.com and/or GreatLakesIceFishing.com (more people than average showed interest in that), and we signed up a few potentially good new members! Always good!
We had a great location near the Hawg Trough. Easy to watch seminars when we weren't talking to people plus seeing how awesome Dan Armitage did with his many kids fishing seminars. He had good to huge crowds every time! That was really great to see!
If you didn't make it down this year I hope you watch for it next year and make a point to come on over!