[AT] Portland Show (Official response)

[Steve Sewell]

OK I'll add a little to this as I was the one that started ATIS at Portland.

--On Monday, August 03, 2009 12:51 PM -0400 Gene Dotson 
<gdotsly at watchtv.net> wrote:

>     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.


It was not so much as not helping or bring displays as it was the directors 
knowing we did.  Last year we all got and turned in our vouchers. Also 
those that were close, like Gene, went to work day. Thanks!!!

>
>     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.


I understand the change in location of the tractors. I don't like it but 
understand the directors changes. It puts the tractors, threshing, and 
sawmill out next to the new ground the club bought. That way the tractors 
are not 'static' displays. Downside it is in an open field with NO shade. 
No good place for us to back up against and park.


>
>     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.

Nor should Gene. If we want a space, he has the tents. Who wants to step up 
to fill them??? I will be there on Saturday with Gene and help him with the 
tents and such. But his tractor will be with the threshing crew and mine on 
the buzz saw at the sawmill. As I help with that crew.

So who is going to haul a tractor to Portland?????



Other items. The tractor folks will go to the Mexican in Portland on Wed. 
night. On Thursday night there will be an ALL ATIS dinner with the engine 
list folks. I know in the past some have caused/had a problem with this. 
Not so in the last couple of years and hope to see you there. Due to work 
issues Spencer may not be at Portland this year but wanted me to let all 
know he would like us ALL to attend the Thursday night dinner and charity 
auction .




>
>                     Gene Dotson, A T I S Tractor Camping Wagonmaster
>
>                                                 Also
>
>                     Power Coordinator for Girard Family Threshing
>
Steve Sewell
Albany, Ohio USA
swewll at ohio.edu
sewell at atis.net