HELP! We need somebod(ies) v. Calling all volunteers!

[mrvermin]

I could help out after the awards banquet to help distribute the auction items and with the cashiers and other stuff then :-)

I'll also be there Monday morning to help with the packing up ....

MrVermin

[cfc1016]

I will stick around around after the banquet/auction to help with logistics.

I would really love to volunteer to be the auctioneer and call the raffle but I have a question. If I am the auctioneer, does that not mean that I am ineligible to participate in the auction as a bidder? I would assume it would. As long as the list of items on the block is clearly detailed in advance so I can coach my guest to proxy bid for me (tell her what prices I'm willing to bid up to for each thing I'm interested in, etc) than I would be willing (and quite excited) to be the auctioneer. Let me know.

[MonsterTDI09]

Originally Posted by cfc1016

I will stick around around after the banquet/auction to help with logistics.

I would really love to volunteer to be the auctioneer and call the raffle but I have a question. If I am the auctioneer, does that not mean that I am ineligible to participate in the auction as a bidder? I would assume it would. As long as the list of items on the block is clearly detailed in advance so I can coach my guest to proxy bid for me (tell her what prices I'm willing to bid up to for each thing I'm interested in, etc) than I would be willing (and quite excited) to be the auctioneer. Let me know.

That would be a little tough to do. It goes pretty fast with the bids. The items on the block usually go for more than you can buy them for in general.

To be in the running, first you have ditch that K/M filter. The oil from the filter will fail your MAF.

[cfc1016]

So is the auction more like a charity/fundraiser style auction? If that's the case than I'll definitely do it.

My new MANN C37153 arrived yesterday and the k&n is no more. It has ceased to be. I'm more than happy to follow the advice of people who know more than me. I also don't feel like unnecessarily replacing my MAF sensor :-D

[n1das]

Wouldn't being the auctioneer and also participating in the auction by bidding on items be considered a conflict of interest?? Just a thought. EDIT: Just saw you have a proxy, so I think no conflict exists and would be OK. In that case, go for it!

[cfc1016]

That was my concern precisely, and why I asked about proxy bidding. I'd only really be interested in procurement if the items were likely to be cheaper than I would otherwise get them from idparts, dieselgeek, etc. If that's not the case than I'd be very excited to be auctioneer. It's kind of been a fantasy of mine since I was a little kid.

[car54]

some go cheaper, some more. feel free to line up a proxy bidder. its happened in the past.

[cfc1016]

Ok. Either way, I'm committed. I'll be the auctioneer.

[Lug_Nut]

Originally Posted by bhtooefr

Also, if the trivia host needs assistance with writing questions (or if a writer is needed still altogether), I'm willing to help with that.

Originally Posted by spacemonkeymafia

Thank you! Lawson said he thought you’d help out with those items; glad to have confirmation.

Do you have any ideas for someone to actually do the reading of your trivia questions?
(You wouldn't happen to want to try out auctioneering/raffle mastering or trivia asking, would you?? )

Originally Posted by Lug_Nut

Is there a more definite (not subject to be changed) schedule of the events so that I don't volunteer to be on site when I'm also elsewhere?
Based on the current schedule:
Saturday, (at least until the drive time), and Sunday, I can be available for whatever menial or physical (please, no mental) tasks I can fulfill.

Originally Posted by spacemonkeymafia

I think there's a pretty solid schedule (except some tech session blanks) somewhere, but I'm not sure where; that's a Lawson question. Don’t worry too much about double-booking; we’ll work out the details when we’re closer and everyone has a better idea of what they are doing and when. We’ve always managed to work around the stuff people want to do in the past, so I’m sure we’ll make it work this time, too.

If someone can create the questions (and more crucially provide the accurate answers) I am quite happy to host the trivia. I apologize that I won't have time to work on the questions and answers myself.

And I can also make myself available for other tasks on Sat or Sun.

[VeeDubTDI]

Originally Posted by cfc1016

Ok. Either way, I'm committed. I'll be the auctioneer.

This is excellent! Thanks. And yes, someone will be able to bid on your behalf.

[VeeDubTDI]

Originally Posted by Lug_Nut

If someone can create the questions (and more crucially provide the accurate answers) I am quite happy to host the trivia. I apologize that I won't have time to work on the questions and answers myself.

And I can also make myself available for other tasks on Sat or Sun.

Thank you thank you! We will work on getting all of the questions and answers sorted out in advance.

[mrvermin]

Originally Posted by VeeDubTDI

Thank you thank you! We will work on getting all of the questions and answers sorted out in advance.

What is the wing speed of an unladen Swallow?


MrVermin

[cfc1016]

Originally Posted by mrvermin

What is the wing speed of an unladen Swallow?


MrVermin

Would that be the european variety or the african?

[mrvermin]

Originally Posted by cfc1016

Would that be the european variety or the african?

Uhh.. I don't know.... EIyeeeeeeeeeee.................

MrVermin

[Abacus]

Originally Posted by cfc1016

Would that be the european variety or the african?

And in flight or stationary?