Events - General Impression

AJ · 08-16-2006

So i'm sitting here thinking to myself about upcomming events and a few past ones. Outside of the All Mitsu Cookout that's alway sa huge draw, and the Dyno Days we have is there a reason why people don't try and attend more events. Events have ranged from clubbing downtown, to BBQ at various members homes. We even have a Twins game meet tonight to change things up a bit. Now none of these events are anything spendy if you don't want them to be so I can't see it as money issue. There seems to be something going on every weekend to choose from so I don't see it as an availability issues. So what is the issue?

It seems that it's the same people over and over and on those occasions where new members do step out of the online shadows they often see it's not a bad group to join. Everyone is always made to feel welcome in my eyes. Well, except for maybe Tauni... but that's just all in pure fun and sexual enjoyment.

Who will ever take her place! LOL

So what can we do to get more people out and about before winter time hits and hibernation sets in. Several of us want to get out and play football. I know some of us would be up for golfing, batting cages, more BBQs, and god knows what else. So, I'm not here coming down on people, I'm just curious to know what we can do to get you out there. And it won't help much if the same people post up, as they are usually the ones in the mix. Newbies, speak your mind.... and the rest will follow.

**Kracka** · 08-16-2006

I am hoping the cruise Peter and I have arranged brings some new people out, thats something we have never done before and I'm expecting it to be a great time.

Applebees generally draws a pretty large crowd too.

I am very dissapointed in the turn-outs at this summers BBQ's, outtings Downtown, etc.

turbotalon1g · 08-16-2006

i will take Tauni's place!!!

So Jana lookout!!

I agree with hughes, iam just not the bar going type, but when $$$ comes back my way i will def. be making more appearances.
I for one cannot wait till the cruise.

94talonawd · 08-16-2006

I'm am new here also and have not met anyone on DSMstyle except for Jet since he lived close to my workplace and I see him come in.

But otherwise, when you guys are playing football, or barbequing, or going to applebees, I just wouldnt feel comforatable being there since it is not car related.

I would have to go with the Cruise, since I have never seend a DSM cruise before and I believe this would be one in a very long time?

If it is car related, I would feel more comfortable.

**Kracka** · 08-16-2006

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Originally Posted by 94talonawd

I'm am new here also and have not met anyone on DSMstyle except for Jet since he lived close to my workplace and I see him come in.

But otherwise, when you guys are playing football, or barbequing, or going to applebees, I just wouldnt feel comforatable being there since it is not car related.

I would have to go with the Cruise, since I have never seend a DSM cruise before and I believe this would be one in a very long time?

If it is car related, I would feel more comfortable.

Only one way to get to know people....come to our events! At least half the people at Applebees every week are n00bs that not everybody knows so it won't be a problem at all. Seriously, find one of us senior members, be cool with us, and let it ride from there. Definitely make it to the cruise too, its setup for Sept. 16th. Check the "general events" section of the board for more info.

TkrPerformance · 08-16-2006

we sould all meet up on a monday night at acapulco in coonrapides. It is 50cent taco night and 3.50 for a 34oz beer.

we also should all get together to play some paintball.

tim · 08-16-2006

Speaking for myself and other people that live too far away. I am not sure there is anything more you can do. I plan on attending the Cookout again this year but aside from that it is hard for me to make it to events. I wanted to go to the last dyno day but things didnt work out, but I plan on the next one.

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we sould all meet up on a monday night at acapulco in coonrapides. It is 50cent taco night and 3.50 for a 34oz beer.

That sounds like a sweet deal.

AJ · 08-16-2006

Hughes,

We've tried a cruise every year. Not once did we have even close to a participant level that made it a god.

As for it being car related or not, the whole idea with some of the events is to just break away from the cars. Relax and enjoy meeting some new people. I think Aaron can say that we welcome new people fairly easily.

Mark, do you guys have an indoor location for paintball during the "winter" season? I know it can get spendy at times but that would be another idea.

**Kracka** · 08-16-2006

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We've tried a cruise every year. Not once did we have even close to a participant level that made it a god..

We have? I've been a member of 'Style since pretty much the beginning and I can't remember a single DSMStyle cruise. I know I setup a few Duluth DSM cruises but not too many people were willing to drive up from the Cities.

A//// Guy · 08-16-2006

Yea I agree that events are pretty much the same people over and over. Which isnt bad becuase I like that group, but meeting new people and creating a bigger group is always better.

People used to complain there werent enough events... and now we have them every week and there is not a whole lot of interest besides the usual small group. Come on people get out of your basement!

As for someone to replace Tauni, well thats going to be a damn hard spot to fill!

AJ · 08-16-2006

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As for someone to replace Tauni, well thats going to be a damn hard spot to fill!

We will have to do some recuriting!

**Halon** · 08-17-2006

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People used to complain there werent enough events... and now we have them every week and there is not a whole lot of interest besides the usual small group. Come on people get out of your basement!

Does anyone remember a specific person on here talking up a storm about how we don't have enough events, right after he got back from the East Coast? I do, SWANNY WE HAD TONS OF EVENTS, WHERE WERE YOU MAN??

But ya, it is the same group over and over, but I like the group, so I am not complaining. But new people are always nice, which is why I tried opening up my house on 2 occasions, and offering free everything, to hopefully eliminate money as an excuse. We had a great showing at my first bbq, but again, it was the same people. Only people who showed up that I didn't know, were Tauni's 2 boyfriends.

I won't be able to attend much for awhile now though. Maybe here and there, but by the time I'm done traveling, there will probably be snow on the ground.

PS - What noob here has shown up when I was there, and I didn't say hello to? I try to say hey to most of the people I've never met.

s1ngletracker · 08-17-2006

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PS - What noob here has shown up when I was there, and I didn't say hello to? I try to say hey to most of the people I've never met.

I've been at a few things and I dont think you've ever said hello to me? Most people haven't though, its cool. I'm not loud or a hot 18 year old

**Kracka** · 08-17-2006

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a hot 18 year old

Neither is Tauni

I don't think we've met either, but I know what you look like.

s1ngletracker · 08-17-2006

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Neither is Tauni

I don't think we've met either, but I know what you look like.

hah! nice. Yeah I sat a few people down from you and across the table at the uptown applebees.

**Halon** · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by s1ngletracker

I've been at a few things and I dont think you've ever said hello to me? Most people haven't though, its cool. I'm not loud or a hot 18 year old

That's because you show up late everytime, and go right to the very end of the table. I've seen you, but never had a chance to say hey since you're always kinda far away.

s1ngletracker · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by ju-on

That's because you show up late everytime, and go right to the very end of the table. I've seen you, but never had a chance to say hey since you're always kinda far away.

lol, if i recall at applebees one time you were the late one

And I was standing around like everyone else at hte dyno day. Just giving you a hard time, I really dont care.

98gstaherns · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by ju-on

PS - What noob here has shown up when I was there, and I didn't say hello to? I try to say hey to most of the people I've never met.

Me! lol

AJ · 08-16-2006

Yeah, we've tried to get one going every year. 2 out of three we had a route planned and we where going to toss some version of poker in to make it a poker run with some prizes. No intrest. We where talking about doing in on the admin/mod section of the site again, but then you and Peter posted up with the event so we are going to let you 2 run with it and see if it gets more success.

s1ngletracker · 08-16-2006

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Originally Posted by DSMStyle

Yeah, we've tried to get one going every year. 2 out of three we had a route planned and we where going to toss some version of poker in to make it a poker run with some prizes. No intrest. We where talking about doing in on the admin/mod section of the site again, but then you and Peter posted up with the event so we are going to let you 2 run with it and see if it gets more success.

can you explain exactly what a poker run is?

I was going to say too, not everyone is into heavy drinking and clubbing.