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Hugz Thoughts and Summary of STI

Hug_R_Av

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Each and every one of you played an important part within this GTG..? ?The STI Newbie?s now understand why we continue the tradition that was started several years back..? We did welcome many new members to the family, and now they understand why we all use a version of Hangman?s quote.? Its not about the avalanche anymore, it?s the avalanche that brought the FAMILY together..? ?Out of the over 50 avalanches attending at least 20 of them it was their first time to an STI event..?
For those of you that were not able to attend, you did miss an exceptional GTG to say the least..?
Like a few said 44 avalanches cruising together, through a very busy area of Savannah, took a lot of communication..? They were lead by Diamond Pete, Intimidatoruag, and Oveido, while Vetman had the back covered.? ?Counting the Savannah Club that we met and exchanged info with, our total number of Avalanches was 67.? And yes we did install ambers on their Avalanches before they left Saturday night..

The donations to the charity raffle were beyond expectations, and helped us reach a level that will be announced next week, after the last item is auctioned off.?

Summary of the raffle:

Item? ?Doanted by? ?--? Won by

Hotel Night Stay --? Dune
Chrome Tailgate Bezel? ?Mommamia? -- Ken Ginmans Dad
Tribal Gift Certificate ? --Medico
Avalanche Ladies Calander -- Intimidatoruag
Lowes Gift Card? Socal Club -- Commander
Corona Gift Package? Babydoll -- CrazyGlue
Chrome Tail Light Covers? Intimigatoruag? -- Raceman
Avalanche T shirt & Pen NorCal -- Daniel
Computer Services? dougd -- Don Bayshore
Avalanche Ladies Calander -- spacegator
SOCAL Shirt -- Vetman
Stoners 4 Pack? Hugz -- ldiddy
CAFCNA Clock? Hangman -- spacegator
Embroided Shirt from AZ Club -- Diamond Pete
CAFCNA Membership Package -- Sasquatch
Signed STI IV Poster? ?MTAC --? Auctioned to Chevy Thunder
Quilt Rack? Furnituretogonc -- 1sickav
Socal? Shirt -- ghost
Nikko Remote Control Car? Ghostwheel AZ Club -- Krukedways
DVD Package? MTAC -- Krukedways
PlasmaGlow Wheelwell Kit? trAVelingman -- kavesman1
Target Gift Card? Socal Club -- diamond Girl
Corona Gift Package? Babydoll -- CrazyGlue ?
Lowes Gift Card? Socal Club -- Raceman
SOCAL Shirt -- babydoll
Jolly Roger Beanbag? Furnituretogonc -- Diamond Pete
Rear Window decal? av owner -- Marie Ann
Avalanche Ladies Calander -- ghost
Gift Cert to Honey Baked Ham? Enkeis -- skyview
Hotel Night Stay --Marie Ann
Power Inverter? Oviedo --viper
Embroided Shirt from AZ Club -- ldiddy
CAFCNA Membership Package -- lord aries
Tribal Gift Certificate? Socal Club -- lanman1
Avalanche Ladies Calander -- oviedo
Zaino Gift Pack -- diamond pete
Fused Distribution Block? Oviedo -- spacegator
SOCAL Shirt -- Commander
Sail Panel Windows Donated? ( Grnxnam) -- Hoss
Target Gift Card? Socal Club -- byron
Embroided Shirt from AZ Club -- spacegator
Chevy fender cover -- Medico
4 wheel parts shirt -- Intimidatoruag
4 wheel parts shirt -- lord aries
stoners 4 Pack? Hoss -- Ginman
Putco Handle Covers Sourmash -- Rose ( wife of RI Z71)
Chevy Cup donated Mo -- Commander
Chevy Cup donated Mo -- ghost
Vent Visors donated BBA -- Marie Ann
Night Raider donated by Redleg -- Jstbad
Night Raider donated by Redleg -- Jstbad
Red SG Headlight strobes WarWagon -- ldiddy
Surround sound Speakers Viper -- Hangman
Socal Mouse Pad ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?-- Hangman
Emergency hammer and Mag light Mount --kavesman1

Both the adult and kids scavenger hunts went well. Except I made the kids version a little too hard..? But they all had so much fun we will do it again next year?

Hate that we weren?t able to attend JohnBs cooking demo upstairs, but things got very busy Saturday morning for me and BBD..
I was able to mod my AV, but that was on Wednesday before everyone got there, I replaced my 700 watt inverter and installed a 1500 watt one..? So a modding GTG is in the near future for me that?s for sure..

To my other coordinators thank you for doing as much as you did..? Your efforts were evident all over the GTG??

Charity Poker Tourney results:
1st place Guy
2nd? Firestarter
3rd CodeblueEMT
4th skyview
Each had received a $25 gift card compliments of Dougd.


Babydoll, thank you for putting up with me over the last year..? ?

To build for and look into the future.? What did you like, and where do things need to be improved..?
Think about what you can do to help in the coming years.
?
Within the next few months we will start planning on the next 2 years.? This information will be very useful, as that?s where some of the ideas for this years activities came from..

The hotel had nothing but praise for us..? That?s great considering the size of the group, and the activities and times that we were involved with in the parking lot..? The sales manager did have a hard time working Saturday afternoon, but I cant imagine why??
We will be looking at 2 different dates for the upcoming years..? And will do a cost comparison as we did this year, to see which makes more sense..?


More thoughts in a few days..

THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE
for making STI IV what it was


Hugz
 
Yakmar said:
By the pics and comments, you all had a great time!! :love: :love:
One thing next year that will make it better, is you attending  :love: :B: :love:
 
Hug_R_Av said:
One thing next year that will make it better, is you attending :love: :B: :love:

And if not better, at least BRIGHTER!  (unless we convince him to wear pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a hat!)  >:D
 
great post Huggy....

I for one had a great time! I'll be back next year and the year after!!
 
Schudini said:
Oh the irony :kidding:

Actually, the odds of both recipients being banned members is rather staggering.
 
Hugs you are an amazing man and I don't know what we would do without you!!! ?You did a fantastic job pulling this together!! ?I know there were others that helped you and I want to thank them also. ?3 years ago I moved to North Carolina from Michigan and I kept feeling like something was missing due to the fact that all of my family is still in Michigan, well now that void has been filled thanks to all of the great members of this club. ?I have to say when Shayne first bought his AV I was against it, however had I known that all of you came with the AV I would have had Shyane buy one sooner. ?Now I love the truck and all that comes with it, shoot I even love modding!!! ?Thanks to Baby Doll for making me feel so welcome and like I was an old friend. ?That meant so much to me. ?The first person that came up to me when I arrived greeted me with a hug, I had no idea who this man was, ?It was Hoss. ?Hoss you and Momma Jo are Awesome , you took care of me and Shayne and loved us as if we were your family!!! ?You can't find what we have found with this club anywhere else. ?Shayne and I adopted a brother (Intimidatoruag) , ?you are an awesomw person and we really enjoyed the time we spent with you. ?We look forward to the Next GTG, I know that there are so many more that we will meet in GTG's to come and we can't wait!!

Love and miss you all!!!

Heidi
 
DougD said:
Actually, the odds of both recipients being banned members is rather staggering.
CodeBlue'sWife said:
Hugs you are an amazing man and I don't know what we would do without you!!!  You did a fantastic job pulling this together!!  I know there were others that helped you and I want to thank them also.  3 years ago I moved to North Carolina from Michigan and I kept feeling like something was missing due to the fact that all of my family is still in Michigan, well now that void has been filled thanks to all of the great members of this club.  I have to say when Shyane first bought his AV I was against it, however had I known that all of you came with the AV I would have had Shyane buy one sooner.  Now I love the truck and all that comes with it, shoot I even love modding!!!  Thanks to Baby Doll for making me feel so welcome and like I was an old friend.  That meant so much to me.  The first person that came up to me when I arrived greeted me with a hug, I had no idea who this man was,  It was Hoss.  Hoss you and Momma Jo are Awesome , you took care of me and Shayne and loved us as if we were your family!!!  You can't find what we have found with this club anywhere else.  Shayne and I adopted a brother (Intimidatoruag) ,  you are an awesomw person and we really enjoyed the time we spent with you.  We look forward to the Next GTG, I know that there are so many more that we will meet in GTG's to come and we can't wait!!

Love and miss you all!!!

Heidi

ahem....




:kidding:
 
DougD said:
Actually, the odds of both recipients being banned members is rather staggering.

Not to mention quite funny!

Wonder who got the CAFCNA clock? :laugh:
 
Dune I worship the ground you walk on!!!  You are a great man and I am going to start a Dune fan club because I believe that if more people were like you it would be a better place to live!!! 



Heidi
 
CodeBlue'sWife said:
Dune I worship the ground you walk on!!! You are a great man and I am going to start a Dune fan club because I believe that if more people were like you it would be a better place to live!!!



Heidi

Stop, please!  You'll make his bald head even BIGGER, and then we'll have the "Is it a planet or isn't it debate" like with Pluto again :)
 
Dune ... your a nut .... man I love your avatar ....... lmao!

Firestarter .... no words can explain you .... :)

CodeBlue'sWife said:
Shayne and I adopted a brother (Intimidatoruag) , ?you are an awesomw person and we really enjoyed the time we spent with you. ?
Love and miss you all!!!

Heidi

thank you ... your not half bad yourself ..... lol! .... ?just too bad I was sick ..... at least I'm on drugs now .....

I say next year we all have to hit our horns at the same time ..... ?hehehe

51 weeks and counting .....
 
The wife and I had a great time! I met some great new people that I hope I get to see again soon. I only hope that next year  I have a chance to meet everyone. Maybe I can get off work to stay longer. Thanks again everyone!  :wave:
 
CodeBlue'sWife said:
Dune I worship the ground you walk on!!!? You are a great man and I am going to start a Dune fan club because I believe that if more people were like you it would be a better place to live!!!?



Heidi

And if there were more people like you... I'd have more than 1 person in my fan club :E:
 
CodeBlue'sWife said:
Hugs you are an amazing man and I don't know what we would do without you!!! ?You did a fantastic job pulling this together!! ?I know there were others that helped you and I want to thank them also. ?3 years ago I moved to North Carolina from Michigan and I kept feeling like something was missing due to the fact that all of my family is still in Michigan, well now that void has been filled thanks to all of the great members of this club. ?I have to say when Shayne first bought his AV I was against it, however had I known that all of you came with the AV I would have had Shyane buy one sooner. ?Now I love the truck and all that comes with it, shoot I even love modding!!! ?Thanks to Baby Doll for making me feel so welcome and like I was an old friend. ?That meant so much to me. ?The first person that came up to me when I arrived greeted me with a hug, I had no idea who this man was, ?It was Hoss. ?Hoss you and Momma Jo are Awesome , you took care of me and Shayne and loved us as if we were your family!!! ?You can't find what we have found with this club anywhere else. ?Shayne and I adopted a brother (Intimidatoruag) , ?you are an awesomw person and we really enjoyed the time we spent with you. ?We look forward to the Next GTG, I know that there are so many more that we will meet in GTG's to come and we can't wait!!

Love and miss you all!!!

Heidi
That's so sweet,........hey, next time Shayne hands me the phone don't hang up on me :laugh: Serioulsy - You guys are great and our doors is always open.
You are family ! !

Hug,
You and Babydoll have done a wonderful job with this entire GTG.. We don't how else to say thank you.... Many thanks to the many members who made this all possible.  Next year will better and we will see you in NC soon. 

Hoss & Mama Jo
TBG
 
Hug_R_Av said:
The STI Newbie?s now understand why we continue the tradition that was started several years back..? We did welcome many new members to the family, and now they understand why we all use a version of Hangman?s quote.? Its not about the avalanche anymore, it?s the avalanche that brought the FAMILY together..? ?Out of the over 50 avalanches attending at least 20 of them it was their first time to an STI event..?

I was able to mod my AV, but that was on Wednesday before everyone got there, I replaced my 700 watt inverter and installed a 1500 watt one..? So a modding GTG is in the near future for me that?s for sure..

To my other coordinators thank you for doing as much as you did..? Your efforts were evident all over the GTG??

Thanks again HugRAv,

We were one of the newbies, and plan on returning next year.? Glad you got to mod your inverter.? My hope for next year is to be able to help other people more...although I am still learning as I go.?

One thing we learned is to bring more cash for the auction next year.? I will not regurgitate my comments here because I already posted up a lot in another thread I started to thank people.? I will just post the link to that thread here:

http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,71937.msg1104401.html#msg1104401

Rumor has it that there is supposed to be a GTG up this way.? Is that correct?

Thanks,

Tom?
 
doug,i am not saying the fix was in ,,nothing like that at all,but the two banned winning,that is not a big thing at all,happens all the time here in mexico,,,,i think there was something divine,involved,there is someting every day happening to make us happy,,,,your man in the field abuelito
 
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