World Record Attempt on June 14, 2008 Silver Bay 2,500 ATVs Needed

[Roofer]

If it was there, I wouldn't be. I avoid the Cities as much as possible. I couldn't imagine with a trailer and trying to park somewhere.

[Big Dave2]

 Originally Posted By: Roofer

I avoid the Cities as much as possible.

Me too!!!

[dustin85]

My wife and I will be going.Reservations are made, and we registered on-line. Is there a current tally somewhere of how many people are registered? We look forward to meeting many of you!

Dustin

[Paul]

A Brief update. Guiness Book as informed the parade chair that Side x Sides are not allowed towards the record. Only regluar ATV's.

[Roofer]

Not sure if this was mentioned yet, but I received an email. In addition to what Paul said..........

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"Hi Everybody

The ATV Parade Committee would like to give you a quick update. In talking to people around the state, we hear a lot of excitement so you have been doing a good job in getting the word out and we thank you for that.

We would like to let everybody know that there is ample parking. We will be able to use the city streets for parking then get on the trail and ride out to the staging area of the parade. There are several dirt roads that lead off from the staging area that we are going to use and we have access to several parking lots around town so again there is going to be enough parking for everybody. The parade route is going to be a designated ATV trail for the day so kids can participate as long as they meet MN State requirements for riding on trails.

"The schedule for the event is as follows:

Friday June 13, 2008

6:00 – 9:00PM Registration

Saturday June 14, 2008

8:00AM Registration

8:00AM Staging for Parade (please come early so we have time to setup the ATV’s)

11:15AM ATV Parade

3:00 – 6:00PM All you can eat buffet for $10.00 a person at the Union Hall provided by Zup’s of Silver Bay

7:00 – 9:00PM Famous ATVAM auction

9:00 – 12:00PM Dance to the “Northern Lights” 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s

Please bring a canned good or staple item to donate to the Silver Bay food bank. We will be collecting them at the parade site.

Also if you have an antique 3 wheeler or 4 wheeler that you would like to display for us to enjoy please bring them.

The committee is looking for help if you are interested in helping please contact me at

[email protected] or 701-371-2855.

Thank you,

Les Schermerhorn and the ATV Parade Committee

[Roofer]

I just read on the nyroc site that the number so far is about 200 people. Get to the site and register.

atvparade.org

[dustin85]

Do we get our T-shirts at registration that morning, or are they going to be mailed out to us? I am not all that impressed wtih atvam as of now. They wasted no time taking my payment for the parade, or sending me mass e-mail, but have yet to answer any of my questions that I have e-mailed to them.

Dustin

[Roofer]

Who knows what they are doing. I agree with you. I thought the T-shirts were going to be mailed out, but not sure. I have emailed the president about a few things and nothing back. Just trying to help out, but I guess they don't need any suggestions from the peons. LOL

Not happy, my suggestion for myself and everyone else. Lets vote-in a President and staff that will be online and talk to the public. They even have a forum, but there is only about 3 posts a year.

I don't know, I don't get it. I hear what you're saying though.

[reelemin]

I totaly agree with both of you. They took my cash and I have no idea what to do next! Their communication needs big improvement!

[Iambjm]

They have phone number give them a call (800) 442-8826

The hubby wants to do this one, so we may check into it.

Barb

[SomethingFishy*]

President, First Vice-President and I believe secretary are all up for election On May 2nd. However all the nominees are just the same old incumbents. Maybe some new blood would help improve ATVAM in the eyes of MN ATV'ers.

I am unsure if I will attend this event, while it would be nice to bring the record to MN I am not sure if ATVAM is organized enough or capable of pulling it off.

Just my opinion.

[Roofer]

 Originally Posted By: SomethingFishy

I am unsure if I will attend this event, while it would be nice to bring the record to MN I am not sure if ATVAM is organized enough or capable of pulling it off.

Just my opinion.

I hear ya, but I know there is good riding there and it will be pretty cool to see that many atv's. Although, I doubt there will be 1500, let alone 2500 the way it is going so far.

[dustin85]

The latest number that I saw on another site was about 300 registered....there is a ways to go, but hopefully people will start getting registered now that the weather is turning nicer.

[dustin85]

This answer was posted on another site regarding my T-shirt question:

If you have pre-registered by May 9 http://www.atvparade.org you will receive your T shirt & number for riding in the parade when you register at the staging area Friday or Saturday depending on when you get up there

If you have not pre-registered by May 9 you will not receive a T shirt but you still must register and get a number to ride in the parade

Hope this answers you question

[Dave]

I'm only a member of ATVAM but, I'll be sure to vote for Dustin, Roofer and Reelemin on the ballot when it comes election time for ATVAM.

[Roofer]

AHHHhahahahaha

We need more smilies Dave.

[dustin85]

I wasn't looking for votes, just a couple of questions answered haha

[reelemin]

no votes here please - count me out

[Roofer]

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[Augusta]

Ahhh...Roofer...Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Les is a "she".....

[Roofer]

woopsy

[Paul]

Correct Les, is a Woman. She is also the ATVAM Director at large and the current President of Red River Riders ATV out of Fargo/Moorhead. Les is a good friend of mine and I try and answer everyone’s questions as fast as I can as I live about 7 blocks from Les and the former Vice President of Red River Riders and a currently on the board of Directors.

As I am sure most of you here realize that this is all being put on by Volunteers. Les as well as many people working on this have full time jobs as well. They are trying to keep communication as high as possible and if anyone still has any un-answered questions feel free to email me at info@redriverridersatv dot org and I will gladly get the answers for you if I do not have them already.

This will be a great time for all, not to mention there will be lots of great trail riding and camaraderie as well as your chance to say you helped set a Guinness Book Record. There have been over 4000 visits to the atvparade .com HSOforum since my fiancée put it on line a couple of Months ago. It would not surprise me if that number doubles in the near future because it is getting warm out.

So if anyone has any questions please ask, I usually check this forum at least every other day if not every day.

Paul Hagen

Red River Riders ATV and Motorcycle Club

[dustin85]

Thanks for the extra effort Paul! We are looking forward to visiting the area, doing some riding, and meeting many of you!

Dustin

[Roofer]

Who puts up the atvam HSOforum? Who is in charge of the merchandise they sell?

This being the 25th anniversary, there should be some things with the new logo on it. This would bring in some revenue that is much needed. I emailed the Phill Morud about it and no response. I may have something wrong with my email though. I haven't gotten a response about the atv fair either. The site has needed an update for the last couple years. I thought this would be the year.

Thanks for coming to FM and sharing with us Paul.

[Paul]

I would like to post a letter from Les she sent me with info regarding the ATV Parade. I mentioned to her some of the concerns I have been seeing and hearing from others. Here is what she sent me:

Update on ATV Parade

Hi Everybody

The ATV Parade Committee would like to give you a quick update. In talking to people around the state, we hear a lot of excitement so you have been doing a good job in getting the word out and we thank you for that.

We would like to let everybody know that there is ample parking. We will be able to use the city streets for parking then get on the trail and ride out to the staging area of the parade. There are several dirt roads that lead off from the staging area that we are going to use and we have access to several parking lots around town so again there is going to be enough parking for everybody.

The parade route is going to be a designated ATV trail for the day so kids can participate as long as they meet MN State requirements for riding on trails.

Side x Sides or Three wheelers will not count towards our numbers according to Guinness Book of World Records but will be allowed in the parade.

The schedule for the event is as follows:

Friday June 13, 2008

6:00 – 9:00PM Registration

Saturday June 14, 2008

8:00AM Registration

8:00AM Staging for Parade (please come early so we have time to setup the ATV’s)

11:15AM ATV Parade

3:00 – 6:00PM All you can eat buffet for $10.00 a person at the Union Hall provided by Zup’s of Silver Bay

7:00 – 9:00PM Famous ATVAM auction

9:00 – 12:00PM Dance to the “Northern Lights” 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s

Please bring a canned good or staple item to donate to the Silver Bay food bank. We will be collecting them at the parade site.

Also if you have an antique 3 wheeler or 4 wheeler that you would like to display for us to enjoy please bring them.

ATV Parade Commmitee