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The official 2023 Southeast Military Vehicle Rally information thread (the event formerly known as the Georgia Rally).

chucky

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The TIME is upon us
I guess me and you are the only ones goin to this thing ! Nobody seems fired up at all and this rally could easily become one to put in the books once we get it all nailed down ! We can turn this thing into WOODSTOCK 3 with a little help ! Book some live entertainment and food trucks / bikinis military truck wash from the girls at UT KNOXVILLE / green jello wrestling pit ! / have a night shoot like knob creek use to have ! /
 

chucky

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With all the prepping of two trucks it is hard to get on the forum. Once I arrive without blowing a tire or breaking something is the time to celebrate.
WERE UP TO 3 NOW !!!!! see in just a week or so we can be to 10 maybe 12 ! Ive got hope ! Come on folks get out of the house give your family the weekend off from you ! Scrounge up some parts and pieces to sale bring a tent and a folding chairs and a cooler you can do this thing on a small budget ! And put some faces with these people youve been typing too for years ! Get some fresh air in your lungs and if you dont like it you dont have to come back but if you give it a chance im sure well see ya again next year as well !
 
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clinto

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ok, so a few things.

I'm still working on the shirts. I hope to have them there. Totally, 100% my fault, I just haven't had time to deal with this. Since 2020, I've worked 7 days a week and there just isn't enough time and I'm dealing with some me stuff (deaths in family, health issues, etc.).

Everything with Windrock is in place.

I do have a small problem: We have not had time to beat the bushes and look for sponsors this year. We still have Memphis onboard, but with Windrock costing $3K more than D-town, this has us in a pickle. Wasn't an issue last year, as we had some leftover nest egg cash.

In short, the rally is going to be about $2,500 short this year. I'm not going to cancel it and hang dozens of people out to dry who have this as their only main vacation. I think that'd be pretty unethical.


But I'm really not looking forward to taking on $2500 of credit card debt for the event, so if any attendees would like to sponsor the event or donate money, we would appreciate it quite a bit.

If you're interested, please PM me and I'll give you the info on how to help with the event.

Thanks!
 

chucky

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ok, so a few things.

I'm still working on the shirts. I hope to have them there. Totally, 100% my fault, I just haven't had time to deal with this. Since 2020, I've worked 7 days a week and there just isn't enough time and I'm dealing with some me stuff (deaths in family, health issues, etc.).

Everything with Windrock is in place.

I do have a small problem: We have not had time to beat the bushes and look for sponsors this year. We still have Memphis onboard, but with Windrock costing $3K more than D-town, this has us in a pickle. Wasn't an issue last year, as we had some leftover nest egg cash.

In short, the rally is going to be about $2,500 short this year. I'm not going to cancel it and hang dozens of people out to dry who have this as their only main vacation. I think that'd be pretty unethical.


But I'm really not looking forward to taking on $2500 of credit card debt for the event, so if any attendees would like to sponsor the event or donate money, we would appreciate it quite a bit.

If you're interested, please PM me and I'll give you the info on how to help with the event.

Thanks!
How about a go fund me account and a couple donation buckets ( like at the t-shirt booth) i bet with a great bunch like this by the 8th we can raise 2500 !!!
 

glcaines

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Go fund me accounts charge a fee. I think it's much better to donate money directly so that 100% goes where we want it to go. I'll donate $100.00 at the event. I have attended most of the Georgia Rallys over the years and had a great time, every time. I have no problem helping out. Maybe we can also do a donation/sale like we did once at D-Town with the proceeds going to the rally.
 

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We are still working to get everything together to go. We have been working on my deuce almost everyday but I don't think it will be ready. My buddy is putting new boards and tires on the trailer, just running out of time.
 

chucky

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Go fund me accounts charge a fee. I think it's much better to donate money directly so that 100% goes where we want it to go. I'll donate $100.00 at the event. I have attended most of the Georgia Rallys over the years and had a great time, every time. I have no problem helping out. Maybe we can also do a donation/sale like we did once at D-Town with the proceeds going to the rally.
Im with ya ! Everybody bring a part u dont need and sale it and donate that money should wipe the 2500 out quick !
 

Godspeed131

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I gotta work most of that week but I’ll be down either Friday after work or Saturday morning, in the 1084. I’ll definitely help in anyway I can.
 

TOWDOG

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Planning to introduce my son to the SMV Rally at Windrock. Will bring some items to sell (106mm Recoilless Rifle - Mule items) and will be happy to donate part of what I make to the cause.
Thanks for putting this together!
 

Recovry4x4

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Go fund me accounts charge a fee. I think it's much better to donate money directly so that 100% goes where we want it to go. I'll donate $100.00 at the event. I have attended most of the Georgia Rallys over the years and had a great time, every time. I have no problem helping out. Maybe we can also do a donation/sale like we did once at D-Town with the proceeds going to the rally.
I'll toss in a "C" note at the rally as well.
 

chucky

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ok, so a few things.

I'm still working on the shirts. I hope to have them there. Totally, 100% my fault, I just haven't had time to deal with this. Since 2020, I've worked 7 days a week and there just isn't enough time and I'm dealing with some me stuff (deaths in family, health issues, etc.).

Everything with Windrock is in place.

I do have a small problem: We have not had time to beat the bushes and look for sponsors this year. We still have Memphis onboard, but with Windrock costing $3K more than D-town, this has us in a pickle. Wasn't an issue last year, as we had some leftover nest egg cash.

In short, the rally is going to be about $2,500 short this year. I'm not going to cancel it and hang dozens of people out to dry who have this as their only main vacation. I think that'd be pretty unethical.


But I'm really not looking forward to taking on $2500 of credit card debt for the event, so if any attendees would like to sponsor the event or donate money, we would appreciate it quite a bit.

If you're interested, please PM me and I'll give you the info on how to help with the event.

Thanks!
Dont you worry none if i have to i will get some gals down at the truckstop to come up there and do a fundraiser out in the travel trailer !
 
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