Volunteers Needed
 

Volunteers are needed for the up and coming
Lee Island Coast Offshore Grand Prix, Fort Myers, FL
June 10th, 11th & 12th. Volunteers are needed in *** capacities,
turn boats, wet pit, dry pits etc, if you would like to get involved with the return of real offshore racing to Southwest Florida. for more details send a PM. Thank You

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The locals who have attended the last couple of meetings, were concerned with boat count, they said the past few offshore events they were promised the world yet only 25 or so boats in numerous classes. And the only way to get cities , towns , etc to support such an event is having a good boat count. which in turn requires a lot of dedicated people to coordinate, and volunteer their services.

It will certainly be a great race, in a great town.

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:evilb: :D

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You might want to post this in the General Discussion area, a lot of non racers don't look in here. If I was in FT Meyers I would love to help, but unfortunately we are stuck in the cold north. Good luck I be it will be a good race

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Yes as Pete B states, the more volunteers the better. This is going to be a great event and for a great cause. Please if you're in the Ft. Myers/Cape Coral area and can help, please do. We are having Race Control meetings every other Tuesday at the Laugh-In Comedy Club in Ft. Myers, at the corner of College and Winkler Ave. The next meeting will be 03/29/05. We also need, turn boats and patrol boats too. Thanks in advance for your help.

Ben

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In my opinion, one of the best, and most affordable sites in racing.
We used to rent the blue house right behind Hooters and directly on the boach for $175 per night. The people are great there and come out in droves to see the race. I agree with Ms Patriyacht Ben. Post it in the General section and you'll get a bigger response

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Thanks Scott and I did post it in the General area too. Have you got that number for the blue house?

Ben

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I'll get it and send you a PM

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Pete,
no cheap shots here just facts! First I agree, it is a great race site and I miss going there, but you use boat count, ok. I agree again that boat count is important, I was there the last 2 years of the Ft Myers race and the boat count left a little to be desired. To expand on what Shane asked about the difference, you have 30 something boats listed on your web site, which by the way some of those boats wont even see water ever again, but thats here nor there, What is the difference between approx 25 and 30 something????? I could understand if you said "we are bringing 50 to 70 boats" there is a difference, but please quit trying to make chicken salad out of chicken crap.
Also when will you update your schedule? I thought you would only post race dates that are confirmed and under contract? Obviously Louisville didnt work out, what about Key West? I think it has been made quite obvious that you need 2 SBI/APBA/UIM races under your belt to qualify for KW so I am curious as to why you would promote that race on your website when your not even invited as an association? OSS could be such a great association if you would put a stop to the smoke and mirrors tactics and be honest, heck you might just attract more boats.

Good luck to you this season and be safe

Trent

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OK before this thread takes a turn, Let's think of the positve, We have a national power boat racing event in Fort Myers again! :D
Though I won't be a permant resident of Cape Coral till May 1st count me in. Let me know how I can help.

Don
(Not a racer just a race fan)

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I agree with Phantom,

If you are going to post negative posts and personal attacks in this forum, it would be nice to know who you are and what your affiliation to racing is. If your not somehow affiliated with a team, or association, or the like, you should keep your comments to yourself. They only stir up more controversy and GOD knows we dont need any more of that.

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I have been here long enough to say, if you don't like then GET OUT of OFFSHORE RACING and the Racing milling area... He's been a member for two months and you haven't race in how many years???? All Rooboinker is saying is WHY are several of you so NEGATIVE? RACE or SHUT UP!!! And I've been a member since 2000 and have 567 + post, and I race now, so can I say it???

Ben Hedrick

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You can say anything you want, and I respect your opinion. Just realize that there is nothing "positive" in calling people names - that was the point of my prior post.

For the record, I sold my race boat in January 2002. I have been working with two teams since, mainly assisting with sponsorship and marketing efforts. Depending on how this season goes, I may look at a boat for 2006.

Lighten up........

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To Start out these where quotes from members of the community that are volunteering, (VOLUNTEERING their time and effort for the racers). as for OSS, direct that to them I am just helping solicite volunteers for the race here in warm , sunny Ft Myers.

no one is claiming 50 to 70 boats and if we have 35 boats in 5 classes, it is far better than 25 in 16 classes.

and for the boat listed that will never see the water again, i dont update the OSS website, im sure they will thank you for bringing it to their attention.

This thread was also listed in General discussion as well,
we want to have a great event . and if we can get some pics of some of the volunteers in their swimsuits you may want to volunteer as well. :drink:

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Mark,
Thanks for the order... :drink:

Ben

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Yeah, This is true... Pete's got a good point. I LOOK forward to go every other Tuesday. Heck I think it should be every night. Sorry, I'm getting off, the subject... :D

Ben

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So what boat is it that will never see the water again? :drink:

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Why are you guys giving Pete B a hard time? He's trying to do the thankless job of recruiting some volunteers to keep the racers safe.

Because he added the word "real" you take offense? Get over it and pray that there's more people like Pete at each race site that will continue to build a group of unpaid, unthanked volunteers that are standing by to pluck your sorry asses out of the water in your time of need.

You guys owe Pete and every race volunteer an apology for dumping on his thread. If you don't want to help him, keep your thoughts to yourself.

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Ron P,
AMEN... :rolleyes:

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Sorry MM,
Not going to poof it, freedom of speech is something I enjoy as do most Americans including yourself I'm sure, I spent 22 years in the military defending it, and once again it was a volunteer thing. Whatever you stand for, stand by it, and promote it let your voice be heard, of course not everyone will share your opinion which is fine as well. As americans we have the choice to be opinionated. So are you intrested in volunteering,
or are you just gracing us with your mere words of wit??

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Another thread going down the crapper.......

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Pete, see if you can reach out to the local poker run club for some help. As for the turn boats, you might need to take a walk down the dock on a weekend.

Been there, done it for many years, it ain't easy building a new volunteer base.

Since I'm on a roll, I'll share this with you guys.

We all know EXACTLY what is going on within offshore because we are so close to the source. Sponsors and fans aren't involved and don't follow things the way we do. All they know is what they see on the race course. And they've seen low boat counts and some unpaid bills once the race producers left town. It's going to take a year of two of producing excellent events to bring sponsors back to the sport.

Behave, act professionally, respect and thank the race officials and volunteers and don't forget to tip the bartenders.....

Ok, I'm done, I feel better now....... Have a safe and competitive season, regardless of where you choose to race.

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Hey Pete.
I for one would like to say thanks for taking the time.
Where ya been hiding ?

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Pete thanks for helping with the Ft. Meyers race.
MD

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From another race producer, AMEN.