Post-Event Report
2011 National Event Committee 8/25/11
Post-Event Report
Prepared by Committee Chairman Ken Adams (Pappywaho)
Registration:
We had a total of 31 registered for the 2011 National Event with (3) no shows. Total count of registered with guest = 68
Event Schedule:
A daily event schedule was posted at the event and a copy included with each registration packages.
Registration Packages:
Registration packages included an ID holder with neck lanyards, dash plaque, meal tickets, 2011 event decal and one raffle ticket for each registrant as they arrived at the Ouray’s Fellin Park on Sunday, July 24th. Also, an ID holder with neck lanyards was given to each guest. (Taking care of event registration and trail sign up on the evening before the event worked really good)
Sunday, July 24, Morning Breakfast:
SOA registrants and guest (est. 30) who arrived early met for a BIG Breakfast at the Bachelor Syracuse Mine. This was the best in town. Everyone was pleased with the big portions served. Some of the group went on the mine tour after breakfast and said it was very interesting. After the breakfast the honest owner looked at the receipts and noticed the cashier had not given the discount he had offered to our club. To make up for it he gave the SOA club a donation to help with the event expenses.
Daily events:
The daily events went smooth and on time. The SOA group met at the park near the event tent area each morning between 8:00 and 8:30. Each Morning consisted of: the SOA group being welcomed by Ken Adams and Bill Espinosa (Event Committee Members), everyone present introduced themselves and their guest, most everyone hitting the nearby restrooms, instructions for trails were given, then all rigs were staged and headed for the Mountains by 8:30 A.M...
Tuesday, July 26, Evening Meal:
The ‘Adams Family’ (Ken, Sharon, Jason and Clif) provided a BBQ meal Tuesday evening prepared mostly by Jason Adams for those attending the `8th Annual SOA National Scramble’ at the Fellin Park. The meal consisted of smoked beef brisket and pork for sandwiches, Jason’s famous smoked pit beans and potato salad. There were around 60 people present.
Ken Adams (myself) was surprised with a Birthday Cake after the meal by his sneaky family and friends.
Wednesday, July 27, Evening Meal:
The SOA provided a catered meal for all registrants and their guest. The Backstreet Deli set up their grill, tent and serving tables near the SOA tent. On the menu: marinated and grilled vegetables, chicken breast and beef brochettes on a stick, green chili, tortillas, corn on the cob, variety of breads, iced tea and bottled water, brownies and cookies. This was a fantastic meal with plenty of food for seconds and thirds. Russell and Charlene Woodruff also provided a talented decorated Jeep Cake that they had prepared at their rental house.
SOA Welder Give Away:
SOA held a drawing at the event and from a pool of all SOA membership names drew the name of one lucky member. Harvey Pistner is now the proud owned of a Millermatic 211 115/230V Welder!
Raffle:
We received raffles prizes with an estimated $4000 plus value. Tickets for the raffle were sold for $1 each. George Farrish and Ken Adams (myself) handled the ticket sales. The total sale for tickets was $1300. This year the ticket holders wrote their name or initials on the back of each ticket. This allowed the raffle to move a lot faster than past raffles. Clif Adams was the overseer of the raffle.
Charity Donations:
Each of the two Charities chosen by the SOA was given $650. (Children’s Tumor Foundation and Ouray Mountain Rescue Team)
The SOA thanks all who bought tickets and for those who provided the prizes. A thank you note has been sent to each supplier of the prizes.
Event Awards:
Jim Benoit -- People’s Choice Scrambler
Jim Benoit -- Most Original Scrambler
Brent Hodges -- Scrambler Driven Most Miles To Event
Steve Coop -- Hard Luck
Dash Plaques/Event Decal:
Dash plaques & decals were given out with each event goody bag.
Event Shirts:
100 T-shirts were ordered. We had many nice compliments on the design.
Event Pictures:
Tuesday, July 26, the trails were picked so that each group would arrive around noon at Animas Fork for the annual group picture of the Scramblers. Everyone took pictures each day and many were downloaded to the SOA external hard drive. The hard drive was then sent to the SOA president Jake White.
Kansas Won Again:
Kansas again won the honor for the most Scramblers present. This is the 7th time for this honor.
Here is a listing of the (14) States represented:
1.) George Farrish (Gscram)-------------MS
2.) Kevin Sullivan (Cincyjeeprs)---------OH
3.) Jason Adams (Chiefwaho)-----------KS
4.) Timothy Shepard---------------------OH
5.) Bill Espinosa (Rock-N-Roll) ---------CO
6.) Toby Kelly The one and only (MrBeep) ------IN
7.) Ken Adams (Pappywaho) --------------------KS
8.) Sharon Adams (Mamawaho)------------------KS
9.) Gary/Debbie Nix (cj8highjumper/Crash1)-----TX
10.) James Benot (Jubenoit) also known by many as `Jim Doug'---LA
11.) Brent Hodges (Brent)------------------TX
12.) John Case (Case6688)-----------------GA
13.) Donald Briney (Bobcat) --------------KY (Did not attend)
14.) Russell Woodruff (Homerscj8)------AL
15.) Donald Walker (Don87401)--------NM
16.) Mike Starkebaum (Scrangler)-------KS
17.) Bill Heins (KSCJ8)------------------KS
18.) Steve Coop (SeeJatAte)-------------IN
19.) Brad Mauer (Yodabob)--------------IN
20.) Ken Waters (Ibscrmbin)--------------KS
21.) John Manyon-------------------------KS
22.) Mike Westphal (Kaiser8)-------------IL
23.) David Osborn-------------------------KS (Did not attend)
24.) Clay Osborn--------------------------KS
25.) Mark Shinske (Orionn) ---------------Mich.
26.) Shawn Rants (Muddnutt)--------------NM
27.) Errick Lloyd (Mysunnshine) -----------AZ
28.) Dustin Acklen (Dustfire32)------------TX
29.) Robert Turner-------------------------TX
30.) Terry Fortenberry---------------------TX
31.) Rick Sharpe (Mopedal)---------------TN (Did not attend)
General Note By Me:
Even though this event was somewhat different than any other event we have had, it was still fun to prepare for. As with most events there is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes. This past event had a lot of legwork that had to be done in Ouray so I specially want to thank Bill Espinosa for all the time and effort he put in to make this event a success. It was a pleasure to work with him. Without him I would have been up the creek w/o a paddle. I also want to thank the other committee members: Clif Adams, Dan Cole and Peter Vera for their time and input. Also, thanks to Clif and Jason Adams, Clay Osborn, Russell Woodruff and George Farrish for all their help at the event and on the trails.
After three days on the trails near Ouray during July it is not difficult to see why Ouray has the reputation as the “Jeeping Capital of the World.” We Scramblers traversed a variety of terrain from extreme high mountain passes with rugged winding roads to areas of spectacular beauty found in the wildflowers and other vegetation that covered the grounds of the Alpine Tundra. With breathtaking scenery everywhere, the reunion of old friends and making of new friends and memories, along with great food; in my opinion the 2011 SOA National Scramble was a BIG success. `.
End of final report for the 2011 Scrambler Owners Association.
See ya next year.
Regards,
Ken Adams (Pappywaho)
) . Also for getting us to change the electric cooling fan to the stock cooling fan. Witch did solve the problem. 
