Quote: Folks who attended Nelson last year should have received this message from Vern. It'll soon be posted on the sites mentioned, for those in the area.......
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*************************************************************** Good evening everyone
Finally, the registration for the 7th Annual Kootenay RAID is ready. I am sending this first to those of you who attended for the 2008 RAID in order to give you first kick at registering for this year’s event. As you are aware, there are limits to the number of people that can be seated in the banquet room at the New Grand Hotel, so you are getting first dibs. In a week or so I’ll send these documents to surrounding Dealers and Pack Leaders, and ultimately will post it on www.triumphrat.net and www.sport-touring.net, so everyone who is interested in coming will surely hear about it.
First, a bit of an introduction of who I am and why I am doing this. My name is Vern Vogt, Island RAT Pack Leader, from Vancouver Island, British Columbia. I joined Island RAT in mid 2006 after I bought my 2004 TBS and subsequently found from Savage Cycles that there was a readymade group to ride with. I was Co-Pack leader last year, and have since taken over from Mike Gebler, who organized the RAID in 2008, as Pack Leader. And whom I am relying on greatly to keep me from the obvious pitfalls. My wife Debra and I have attended the last two Kootenay RAIDs, as well as numerous local events put on by Island and Western RATs. Mike’s schedule did not permit him to take on the organization of the RAID again this year, and I decided it was a good thing that should carry on. This is why we are working with Danny Rickaby of the New Grand in Nelson to pull this RAID together. With support from Savage Cycles of Sidney, BC, Western Pack of Langley, and a host of other individuals and dealers who will be acknowledged at the RAID during the banquet in an amusing and short sermon.
Triumph is making changes in the way they are marketing their products and are moving away from direct involvement in the organization of RAIDs. Therefore, if these events are to continue, it’s contingent on local dealers and RAT Packs to make them happen. So Island RATs and friends are doing it again. We hope RAT NA will be able to make a presence in Nelson, but the RAID goes on as a non- sanctioned event.
Danny Rickaby of the New Grand has asked that you book online at http://www.newgrandhotel.ca/reservation.htm . Place the word Triumph09 in brackets beside your name (i.e. Johnny Wayne (Triumph09)) so the RAID discount applies and to assist with the admin. The New Grand Hotel is full, but Danny is making arrangements with other local hotels for bookings to accommodate all.
There are more details in the attached Intro letter. And the Registration form should be completed and mailed to me as soon as possible.
Finally, if you wish to volunteer your services, your offer will be gratefully (and instantly) accepted. This is definitely a group effort so we can all share in the glory when the dust settles and people are talking about what a great time they had. Look forward to seeing you in Nelson!!
