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Title: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: FarmerRick on October 14, 2009, 08:07:06 AM: Seward Gun Show
Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov 8, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Seward Agricultural Pavillion
Seward County Fairgrounds
Admission $3.00
Sponsored by: Seward Co. Izaak Walton League

For Information contact:
Dave Krecklow
402-289-2919

If we have enough volunteers that can make it to this show, I'll try to get a table for us.
90% chance that I will not be able to attend. :'(
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: SBarry on October 14, 2009, 11:56:07 AM: I will be there Rickie. We need another volunteer, very short drive from Lincoln.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Eagle1 on October 17, 2009, 12:12:19 AM: Hey Rick, I suppose I should jump into this at some point. I could help on Sunday unless something less important comes up. Of course being new to the recruiting detail I would need a good mentor to show me the ropes.
Besides I need to go if I want to buy that Mosin Nagant for my collection.

It may be Saturday that I would be available. I guess it's best said I will let you know as time gets closer.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: JebM on October 22, 2009, 11:47:18 AM: I'm planning on helping on Saturday, but I will know for sure when it gets a little closer.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Jesse T on October 22, 2009, 12:09:43 PM: I Will be there , I say definitely get us a table. I have the sign and a bunch of signup sheets and stickers and the material from the lincoln show to use. Unless littlrat will be bringing materials.

Also I have a 3:00 thing every sunday so would need to be wrapping up at 2:30-2:45ish which I don't think should be a problem.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: SBarry on October 22, 2009, 08:38:42 PM: Bring the sign up sheets, I'll bring the tickets, and a banner. Anyone talk to Dave about a free table yet?
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: vies359 on October 23, 2009, 12:41:55 AM: I can work the show. Prefer Sunday but Sat. will work if you need me then.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: SBarry on October 25, 2009, 07:19:33 PM: I have the table lined up, any time you can help it will be appreciated.

Anyone else who can help out, let me know. JesseT and I will be there, hope to have more company.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: SBarry on October 25, 2009, 07:35:41 PM: Quote from: eagle1 on October 17, 2009, 12:12:19 AM
Hey Rick, I suppose I should jump into this at some point. I could help on Sunday unless something less important comes up. Of course being new to the recruiting detail I would need a good mentor to show me the ropes.

There might be someone there who has signed up a few members.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: SBarry on November 02, 2009, 07:24:21 PM: Dave Krecklow is donating a table to us at the entrance of the show, right next to the admission table. This will be an ideal spot to sell raffle tickets and sign new members up. We will need 2 to 3 members at the table at all times. I will have three tables of my own where I will be selling tickets and signing up members that bypass the front table. I need to know we will have members there to help, so I don't look like a fool.

IM me if you plan to be there. I will bring the banner, tickets, paper cutter, pins and sign up sheets. All you need to do is show up and be ready to talk to people.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: SBarry on November 02, 2009, 09:43:16 PM: JebM and Eagle1 will be there sunday, I still need one or two volunteers for saturday. Come on people, I can't do it alone. Just 20 minutes from Lincoln or a little over an hour from Omaha, easy interstate and highway drive, free admission to NFOA table workers.

Step up, we have tickets to sell and a message to convey.

LitlRat
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Eagle1 on November 02, 2009, 11:43:05 PM: I bet Jeb and I can sign more new members on Sunday than the Saturday crew.
If not I will buy you a beer in Seward after the show on Sunday!

[move]Stand for something or you will fall for anything!
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Jesse T on November 02, 2009, 11:45:31 PM: Hey I said I'd be there what am I, chopped liver? :P

I'd rather not work both full days but my schedule is open, just would like to get SOME work done around the house this weekend...
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Jay on November 03, 2009, 06:25:13 AM: Sorry, we are still trying to get finished up with our move and our remodel project, and on top of that harvest is WAY behind and it's not going real great for my Dad, so I'll be in a grain truck every free minute I can possibly come up with for a while.

We are REALLY looking forward to getting the chance to make it to some shows though. Working the NFOA table is a lot of fun for us.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: SBarry on November 03, 2009, 08:18:15 AM: Quote from: eagle1 on November 02, 2009, 11:43:05 PM
I bet Jeb and I can sign more new members on Sunday than the Saturday crew.
If not I will buy you a beer in Seward after the show on Sunday!

[move]Stand for something or you will fall for anything!

Game on, let's raise the stakes, though.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: JebM on November 03, 2009, 09:37:47 AM: Rat and Eagle1 are making me nervous! Neither one us has worked the table before and now I'm in on a bet against Rat, the recruiting GURU! Talk about pressure!
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: SBarry on November 03, 2009, 10:02:36 PM: Let's put it this way Jeb, bring your checkbook. Honestly I hope you guys out-do us, we all benefit that way.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Dan W on November 03, 2009, 10:38:15 PM: I will work Sunday noon to close.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Eagle1 on November 03, 2009, 11:10:44 PM: Well Jeb, with Dan helping Sunday I think Rat might be buying the beer and peanuts.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: SBarry on November 04, 2009, 07:31:30 AM: Quote from: eagle1 on November 03, 2009, 11:10:44 PM
Well Jeb, with Dan helping Sunday I think Rat might be buying the beer and peanuts.

reminds me of the Pakistanis who lived in the dorm room next to me in 90-91. Always playing "The king of wishful thinking", over and over and over.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: AAllen on November 06, 2009, 10:31:31 AM: I plan on being there Saturday, may be slightly late but I will be there.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Jesse T on November 06, 2009, 11:29:38 AM: Yay, I won't have to sit there alone!!!
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Eagle1 on November 06, 2009, 08:54:48 PM: Dan I hope you will be there Sunday. Maybe we can talk a little reloading in between all the new members we sign up.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Eagle1 on November 08, 2009, 05:32:15 PM: Well we where only off by one sign up today we needed 68 to one up the Saturday crew and we got 69. Scott says it may be the first time Sunday was better than Saturday.
I did'nt have to buy beer this time around.
It was nice to meet Jeb, Jim and Dan and get talk with Scott more.
Had a great time meeting a lot of new members as well. To those of you that signed up this weekend, Welcome.
Hope to get the chance to do this again soon, perhaps Millard.

Stand up for what you believe in!
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Dan W on November 08, 2009, 06:34:05 PM: Thanks to everyone that worked the Seward Show.The strength of the NFOA is it's members
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Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Mike M. on November 08, 2009, 08:33:28 PM: Thats a pretty scary looking bunch there Dan. 137 for the weekend. Good job guys.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Eagle1 on November 09, 2009, 10:31:32 PM: Also got 4 friends and family in the last week and working on more.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: SBarry on November 09, 2009, 10:58:42 PM: Quote from: eagle1 on November 08, 2009, 05:32:15 PM
Well we where only off by one sign up today we needed 68 to one up the Saturday crew and we got 69. Scott says it may be the first time Sunday was better than Saturday.
I did'nt have to buy beer this time around.
It was nice to meet Jeb, Jim and Dan and get talk with Scott more.
Had a great time meeting a lot of new members as well. To those of you that signed up this weekend, Welcome.
Hope to get the chance to do this again soon, perhaps Millard.

Stand up for what you believe in!

I think everyone who helped did a great job. Jerry was asking everyone who came by on both days, JebM was great help, Eagle 1 really helped out sunday, and Dan, Jesse and Andy did their part to take the heat off of me. We had a couple of tough sells that I had to get involved in, but we nailed them down. I really appreciate the help guys, it frees me up to try and cover my expenses, and keeps my attitude positive when I don't have to deal with the few people who won't stand up for our rights.

I attended a Friends of the NRA banquet tonight, signed up two, and made contacts with local Pheasants Forever and NWTF officers. I will be attending their meetings when I get the chance. Hard to hit up a crowd when dealing with NRA only types. Amazing the amount of money they will spend while drinking and showing off for their buddies. At least the funds go to a good cause.
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: SBarry on November 09, 2009, 11:01:12 PM: Quote from: eagle1 on November 08, 2009, 05:32:15 PM
Well we where only off by one sign up today we needed 68 to one up the Saturday crew and we got 69. Scott says it may be the first time Sunday was better than Saturday.
I did'nt have to buy beer this time around.
It was nice to meet Jeb, Jim and Dan and get talk with Scott more.
Had a great time meeting a lot of new members as well. To those of you that signed up this weekend, Welcome.
Hope to get the chance to do this again soon, perhaps Millard.

Stand up for what you believe in!

I owe you a beer if that couple isn't a dupe, we'll settle after we find that out. Fair enough?
Title: Re: Seward Gun Show... can anyone do some NFOA recruiting?
Post by: Eagle1 on November 10, 2009, 07:30:29 PM: I was glad to get the chance to help the cause and meet a couple fellow members face to face. For those of you that attend the shows but are not helping at the table that day, make sure to stop by and introduce yourself. I had a chance to talk with Mosin and a couple others when they stopped by.
Besides, that helps with signing up new members as they see that is not just the people at the table, it's people just like them at the show. Every member that you meet is another friend with common interest. I once asked my daughter how she could talk to people so easily. She replied, well I just find something we have in common and start there. Well we have firearms, the second amendment, ccw, hunting, all good places to start.
As for the beer I would settle for each buying a round and just call it good. If we can not come to a civil conclusion to this national debate perhaps we could settle it in DC in the back yard next to the helo pad. I am a bit of a redneck and drink American.

Got another new member today. 11/13/09