indy 1500, Jan 2011

[yellowhousejake]

The check has been sent, i was unable to secure a free table at the 1500, and time is running out. We will be at the 1500 on January 14, 15, 16 and I need to know who can be there to man the table. The hours are no longer listed on the website, does anyone remember the last shows hours?

I should receive the exhibitor info within two weeks and we will know for certain then. I asked for four badges as any more would make a single table far too crowded.

I will deliver the banner and fliers Friday afternoon, and pick them up Sunday evening. I'll wait and see what hours cannot be worked, and then take those hours.

I can supply a 10-22, but I have no Garand for display, one is needed.

It would also be nice to have video playing, I am working on that now.

Post the hours you can work so we can all plan our weekend.

YHJ

PS. NOTE, if you are planning to work, please check the show rules here http://www.indy1500.com/images/rules.pdf

[AuntieBellum]

Show Hours:
Friday 2-8
Saturday 8-6
Sunday 9-4

I am available all day Saturday.

I can bring a Garand for Saturday (Rimshot will be asleep - won't even know I took it  ).

And I can bring my laptop Saturday to play video.

I will, though, need some company.  I have a shopping list to take care of, too.  

Edit:  I just read the rules  I'm very confused as those are not what I've seen in action.  Perhaps they are out of date, since the date listed is from 2002? 

[yellowhousejake]

Show Hours:
Friday 2-8
Saturday 8-6
Sunday 9-4

I am available all day Saturday.

I can bring a Garand for Saturday (Rimshot will be asleep - won't even know I took it  ).

And I can bring my laptop Saturday to play video.

I will, though, need some company.  I have a shopping list to take care of, too.  

Edit:  I just read the rules  I'm very confused as those are not what I've seen in action.  Perhaps they are out of date, since the date listed is from 2002? 

Fat chance they will return your call or even answer the phone to ask about the rules. I've left multiple voice mails with the number listed on the registration form, since December.

YHJ

[AuntieBellum]

Show Hours:
Friday 2-8
Saturday 8-6
Sunday 9-4

I am available all day Saturday.

I can bring a Garand for Saturday (Rimshot will be asleep - won't even know I took it  ).

And I can bring my laptop Saturday to play video.

I will, though, need some company.  I have a shopping list to take care of, too.  

Edit:  I just read the rules  I'm very confused as those are not what I've seen in action.  Perhaps they are out of date, since the date listed is from 2002? 

Fat chance they will return your call or even answer the phone to ask about the rules. I've left multiple voice mails with the number listed on the registration form, since December.

YHJ

No worries.  I'll come prepared to comply and just do what everyone else does.   

[ATM]

Show hours are here: http://www.indy1500.com/index2.htm

Fridays         -     2:00 PM  to  8:00 PM

Saturdays     -     8:00 AM  to  6:00 PM

Sundays       -     9:00 AM  to  4:00 PM

I'm available for Friday and have a 10/22 LTR and a Garand.

My only problem is being incredibly shy.  

[yellowhousejake]

Show hours are here: http://www.indy1500.com/index2.htm

Fridays         -     2:00 PM  to  8:00 PM

Saturdays     -     8:00 AM  to  6:00 PM

Sundays       -     9:00 AM  to  4:00 PM

I'm available for Friday and have a 10/22 LTR and a Garand.

My only problem is being incredibly shy.  

I promise you, I really did look for that info. Honest.

YHJ

[yellowhousejake]

Just in case anyone is wondering. The invitation to man the table is to all Indiana Staff, not just instructors. IITs, AppleCore, etc are all able to work the table.

YHJ

[Chilidog]

Chilidog, Loctite, Bomber Rod, and Donny Wright (we havent got him a good call name yet) will help on Saturday all day. between the 5 of us we can shop and wook the table no problem.
Chilidog

[AuntieBellum]

Chilidog, Loctite, Bomber Rod, and Donny Wright (we havent got him a good call name yet) will help on Saturday all day. between the 5 of us we can shop and wook the table no problem.
Chilidog

I <3 AppleCore.  You guys rock!   

[Chilidog]

That's the BEDFORD CONTINGENT way. GET-R-Done!

[hawkhavn]

Start practicing your elevator speeches now, have 'em down pat.
Know how to stay on mission and message.
Think in advance how you will handle the ones with the tin foil on too tight.

HH

[ATM]

Any more specific tips from the folks who have staffed a table before?

I'm a n00b at this and normally get by on my manly good looks alone. 

[TBE]

I can work the table all day Sunday.  I'll see if I can get SPQR to come along. 

[hawkhavn]

If SPQR is tied up I can probably get Sunday free and we can go up togeher.
Have a M-1 and LTR for the table.

HH

I can work the table all day Sunday.  I'll see if I can get SPQR to come along.  

[yellowhousejake]

If SPQR is tied up I can probably get Sunday free and we can go up togeher.
Have a M-1 and LTR for the table.

HH

I can work the table all day Sunday.  I'll see if I can get SPQR to come along.  

That would make getting your show materials back easier. I need to go through the box and see what we need printed. I am thinking at least the following.

National trifolds
Winterseed flyers (SPQR?)
Military flyers (SPQR?)
A BIG Winterseed flyer 11x14 or more (I can see about that here locally)
Laminated AQT and RedCoat
    (I'll get those made, I want them for my shootbox.)
Another board had a good idea of taking a before and after Redcoat.
    (I happen to have Niecie's which are very dramatic.)

Do we want tear offs for the restrooms again?
College flyers? (Techres-SQPR, any headway on that idea?)

YHJ

[hawkhavn]

No problem, but they are the state's materials now and it makes more sense for them to be near Indy.
I still have some National tri-folds if the new ones are not out yet.
Also, have several hundred LTR flyers to send along.
I'll see if there is anything else to bring up.

HH

p.s. The banner poles are painted in Krylon 'Patriot Blue' when they need touched up.

[SPQR]

I can make the Sunday 1500 but that should not exclude Hawk unless he happens to be one of those folks who just doesn't like me (I debate it, but TBE says there are people in this world who don't think I am awesome).

I will do what I can but my access to printing is severely limited. (I had to leave my job because IU does not allow you to work while you do your student teaching)

I will redouble my efforts to finish up some text for college fliers and send it to techres

[AuntieBellum]

YHJ - I like the tear-offs.  I *hear* they worked well in the men's restrooms.  I can confirm, though, that they weren't super popular in the women's restroom, but maybe they took a second look when they walked past the table?

Everyone:
Tips:  I've only worked one gun show, but I've worked A LOT of college fair tables.  So, here are my general tips for working a table:

1. Stand up and look excited.  If you look bored, they assume what you're "selling" is boring.  Wear your shirts, wear your hats - look nice.  A uniform draws attention.

2. Don't have too many things to look at.  There's a limit to what the human eye can take in all at once.  Make sure your piles are neat and tidy, and try to arrange the table so it's symmetrical and pleasing to the eye.  Make sure the outside corners get the "all in one" type brochures so anyone is who is a little shy and doesn't want to walk directly up to talk to you can grab a brochure and get all the info they need in one shot.

3. Draw people in - Say hello.  Make eye contact - they'll be more likely to at least slow-down, if not stop and give you an opportunity to ask if they've been to an Appleseed.

4. Ask questions.  If the wife looks bored, ask what she likes to shoot to draw her in.  Start with the kids and work to the parents - if the kids stop, the parents WILL stop - unless they planned on losing them at the 1500!  With each question, move the conversation forward.  It's like a choose-your-own-adventure book (don't tell me I'm the only one who read those) or a flow chart: the answer always ends in "come to an Appleseed," but find something to connect with.  Busy?  One-days!  Not enough rifles: We have loaners!  Too much money?  Mention all the groups who get a discount - women, children, LEO, military, etc.  They already know how to shoot?  Prove it, and then become an instructor!

5. There will always be someone who wants to talk about something completely un-related.  Ignore what they're talking about and just keep talking about Appleseed.  They'll eventually figure out that you're not budging and either join your conversation or leave.  If they become completely inappropriate, it's okay to tell them that the conversation is over and move to talk to someone else.  Yes, you might think it would look bad for us, but wouldn't it look much, much worse if you're pulled into a conversation that isn't related to our mission?

[hawkhavn]

On printing, YHJ, why don't you get a quote from your area and send me a copy.
I'll get a quote from my local printer and we'll see which is the best deal including shipping?

SPQR and TBE, if you can tolerate a ride along, that would be great. 

HH

[TBE]

You can ride with us HH.  Wow, I'll have to clean out my explorer enough to fit three people. 

[hawkhavn]

We can take my jeep if you want.
It's already (mostly) cleaned out...

HH

[yellowhousejake]

Looks like the Bedford Contingent +AB has Saturday covered with the Bloomfield Boys attacking Sunday. Let me see about getting off work early Friday, I could take Daniel and Niecie and get everything setup.

YHJ

[TBE]

HH, I can drive no problem.  I like to clean out the explorer on odd numbered years anyway.  Maybe I'll find some neat stuff!

[Chilidog]

What time do we need to show up Saturday and how do we get in and avoid the huge massive line?
Chilidog

[Bill 3]

Give me estimated qty's on the items you want printed.

[hawkhavn]

Chilidog,

Doors open at 8 SAT morning, plan on getting there around 7:30 or a little earlier.
Depending on which building it's in, just watch for dealers walking in and follow them.
Your badges will be at the RWVA table, check in here FRI night for table location.
Please leave your badges at the table forus to use SUN.

HH

[stschil]

I may be free that weekend and would be glad to help on any day needed, though nothing set in stone yet.

[yellowhousejake]

What time do we need to show up Saturday and how do we get in and avoid the huge massive line?
Chilidog

What Hawk said 

AB will bring rifles, you will just need smiling faces and boundless enthusiasm. I'll full instructions Friday night when i get home.

YHJ

[yellowhousejake]

Give me estimated qty's on the items you want printed.

I am out of National Tri-Folds, the cupboard is bare.

We have plenty of Women's, SWAT and Saving America.

We will need Winterseed flyers and Winterseed tear offs. I need to update the Winterseed to show Dave's new shoot on the 29th. I will get the tear offs ready in the next two days.

We need the military flyers. I don't know where the PDFs of those are located. Someone send me one and I will add it to our promo materials.

Some of these might be nice.
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12252.0;attach=35035

How do we get them down here from Crown Point? I got nuthin' short of 22 cents a copy locally.

YHJ

[Bobcat Steel]

I'll have to make a better effort to swing by and say howdy this show....hopefully I will be able to get away from my table a bit more than the last two shows.