[AT] Portland Show (Official response)

[Gordon Hart]

Gene

I haven't been to Portland in a number of years and haven't been following 
this thread closely so was wondering when Portland starts?
As I remember it It started on Wed and ran thru Sunday is that still the 
same?

Gordon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Dotson" <gdotsly at watchtv.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 11:51 AM
Subject: [AT] Portland Show (Official response)


>    Okay, Guys;
>    Time for my official annual report from Portland.
>
>    First item is camping;
>    Our status was greatly improved last year by out volunteer activities
> and having these documented by turning in the vouchers. Talked with herald
> last week and he will be reserving our regular main area we have had along
> with the area by the creek. Will likely have 2 spots on the corner where
> Steve and Tim usually camp. Also any space we can get across the bridge 
> that
> is open when we get there, mainly for parking of personal vehicles. We had 
> 4
> volunteers on work day and that was a point in our favor.
>
>    Tractor parking;
>    Dave Pyle can not reserve us an area for our tractors, but he will work
> with us to see that we can rope off an area where we can set up canopies. 
> I
> will bring mine and Gary will bring his. Have one more committed and we 
> can
> use 1 or 2 more. I will get with Dave as soon as I get there on Saturday 
> and
> stake off an area for our use only. We don't have shade trees there, but 
> by
> golly we have enough canopies between us to set up a lot to protect from a
> lot of sun and rain. Hopefully we can have some demonstrations too. Dave 
> has
> suggested the area next to where the crawler tractors and steamers are. I
> will get as much of that corner as I can get roped off. Will have the full
> row width so we will have access from both sides. I still have the banners
> and will have them prominently displayed.
>
>    The directors acknowledge that there has been some glitches with the 
> new
> display layout. They want to hear from anyone with concerns and 
> suggestions.
> If anyone wants to contact any directors directly I can provide the 
> contact
> information. Will not post it in a message but can send in a personal 
> email
> message. Of course the information is available on their web site for the
> ones willing to research it.
>
>    As you all know, I can not do this strictly on my own. We all need to
> cooperate on this and make ourselves known. We all need to make a 
> commitment
> and then follow through. If we get our own area, let's fill it up and let
> people know who we are.
>
>                    Gene Dotson, A T I S Tractor Camping Wagonmaster
>
>                                                Also
>
>                    Power Coordinator for Girard Family Threshing
>
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