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.

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.

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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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.

**Kracka** · 08-16-2006

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Originally Posted by DSMStyle

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.

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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Originally Posted by TkrPerformance

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.

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

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.

**Kracka** · 08-16-2006

Yeah thats right, I remember the Poker Run ideas now. I wanted to do that last one but I remember not being able to for some reason. Well, this years cruise is happening no matter what even if its only Peter and I out there so everybody get your cars running and be there no excuses!

AJ · 08-16-2006

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Originally Posted by M/// Guy

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

We will have to do some recuriting!

**JET** · 08-16-2006

As for the cruise, just keep people aware of it. If they don't see it, then it slips from their mind and they will make other plans.

As for noobs, I think the problem is that they are shy and won't feel welcome. Everyone I have met on here is pretty cool. Be a little out going and give it a shot! Introduce yourself and don't be too shy. You'll get accepted pretty quick.

98gstaherns · 08-16-2006

Yea I was shy At the dyno day at lse..I had a couple of buddys along but I really didn't go out there be like HI! I'm just kinda shy though.. As far as like night outs go and stuff I'm only 19 and can't drinkso I really never see the point I'm not big of a clubing person though.. I would like to make it out to applebees or somthing but everytime I try either somthing comes up or I forget. But it seems Like I work with a couple of guys that are on here..So hopefully I will know some more people! But ya I will probley be able to go out more now That I have a job where I get nights off. But alot of the things have been kida short notice too. But like I said hopefully I will be able to go out more and meet you guys!

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.

TkrPerformance · 08-16-2006

we did have a indoor feild till the building owner wanted the dock space and cancled are lease.

I would be taking about playing out side at northside sports in ramsey (2 air ball feilds,spool feild,trench feild,urban feild) I could get us a good deal up there now sence that is were my team plays at all the time now sence fsl closed

Matt D. · 08-16-2006

I personally don't care for clubs, and from the stories that have been shared of the past BBQs I don't care for the drunken shenanigans either. I willingly skipped the last BBQ at Brandon's so I could go sit next to Lake Minnetonka at Maynard's and drink tall glasses of Stella Artois all night with a few friends.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for sitting at a bar like Joe Senser's, TGI Friday's, or even Applebee's, polishing off some food with drinks in hand and shooting the shit for hours on end. I'm a big fan of hole in the wall bars that (sometimes) have cheap beer and good food, much like JJ's Clubhouse on 394 in Golden Valley.

turbotalon1g · 08-17-2006

For real, these guys are the most welcoming bunch out there. Just come ready to have a good time. Starting fire to something usually gets you in pretty good too!!

curt_gendron · 08-17-2006

If you want to plan events on a car messageboard, then make the events car related. Thats the ones I'll attend. There is nothing wrong with having a get together for drinks or a something, but most noobs aren't going to show up.

Car cruises, BBQs at a park, go-karts, car shows. Those are the things that interest me. I didn't get shitfaced and passed out when I was a kid, and I'm not going out to do it now.

I think the upcoming car cruise and dyno day are great ideas. Need more of those.

later,
Curt