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99-Am.Star · 01-14-2021, 08:58 AM

Will there be a 2021 Rally???????

Jpal · 01-21-2021, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 99-Am.Star

Will there be a 2021 Rally???????

Rally 2021
Still haven’t heard anything on a rally in 2021 maybe driver (mike) can answer this?

DriVer · 01-25-2021, 12:30 PM

Hey folks !!!

Welcome to Twenty Twenty-One …

We are working this out in the background although you're not seeing much activity at this moment.

In eMail and other notifications, there are shows and rallies still being cancelled across the US. (not only RV rallies) In a recent mail, you should see the disclaimer that the FMCA is sending out. They are going to hold the convention in Perry in March but you almost have to sign away your 1st born child.

Joking aside, this is one of our primary concerns and it's one where a crystal ball would help but absent being able to see what's going to happen 9 or 10 months down the road with a pandemic in progress is tough. Our first concern is everyone's safety. Secondarily is that some folks travelling from state to state or Canada to the US require quarantine, that's really a hard thing to figure out. If we do have an event, were probably "still" going to have to screen all folks coming in to make sure they can pass temperature screening, medical history, recent travel questions and have in use PPE. We are going to have to install sanitizing stations just about everywhere. The catering personnel are going to have to socially distance folks sitting for dinner and I'm sure there are other worries such as sanitizing surfaces as well as other considerations that are not immediately on the radar screen. If we play a Gotcha Tournament, we're probably only going to be able to sit 4 people per table (maybe only 2).

On a personal note, I'm getting my 1st vaccine next week so I do see progress and a path towards closure on Covid-19. Hopefully, other folks will take advantage of the opportunity however (probably for good reason) there are folks that will resist the vaccine.

We have invitations from a couple of resorts in good locations that we are looking at and we are going to fully develop those opportunities before making a decision. Of course the main decision maker is Andy and he's going to have to go thumbs up on the event if all of our ducks are in a row. Unfortunately there exists an opportunity for really serious litigation in the event one of the attendees becomes sick and heaven forbid something more serious occurs.

In recent news, it was reported that the Tampa Supershow was only down in attendance by 25% and that a number of the vendor attendees report that they had a good show. I understand that they had controls in place where foot traffic was only allowed to flow in one direction but none the less the event was well attended.

Hopefully there's light at the end of the tunnel and we can all get back to our traditional routines.

We did not forget about you guys. We're doing the best that we can to figure this out. Hang in there.

Pez Vela · 03-22-2021, 02:41 PM

I would like to attend but will not be providing medical information to anyone. That is a violation of HIPPA privacy rules.

DriVer · 03-23-2021, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Pez Vela

I would like to attend but will not be providing medical information to anyone. That is a violation of HIPPA privacy rules.

That's very true. There are a number of complicated issues that weigh against our free form of accomplishing our rally objectives. Contact tracing, who's been vaccinated, maturity time, travel restrictions and everything else We have previously not encountered so many challenges in the pursuit of putting on an International Rally.

Ray,IN · 03-30-2021, 09:49 AM

I wonder about how the yet to be determined outcome of the rally held earlier this month for a different organization will affect irv2 rally plans.

I wish the rally decision-making team the best wisdom and experience have to offer.

lady puffin · 04-04-2021, 07:51 AM

Paz,
I think you need to reread your information on Hipaa rules.
Screening of individuals to insure safety of others does not fall under Hipaa.
A verbal set of questions asking items pertaining to Covid-19 possible exposure and a quick temp does not provide private health information. This is a screen to help ensure all are safe.

skin-tone · 04-17-2021, 09:25 AM

Thank you for that!

DjDave · 05-25-2021, 06:37 AM

Any news on a 2021 Rally?

DriVer · 05-25-2021, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DjDave

Any news on a 2021 Rally?

Although conditions are improving and we see things like mask mandates go away, calling for folks to travel in from several different areas whom may be or not immune creates a condition of uncertainty. My concern is that for all the preparation work, I believe that too few people would consider attending under current conditions. That said, I attended an FMCA rally earlier this year and that went very well. Having another iRV2 International Rally is high on my priority list however the timeline is not so clear. I will however go out on a limb and say by next year, I'm hoping that this pandemic thing will have concluded. At that time, I believe that we can get the participation and support that we need to put on a great rally.

Earlier this year the Carolina Campers had a spring rally in Tabor City, NC and that went very well. This November, Carolina Campers is planning a Thanksgiving Day Rally at the Carolina Pines Resort in Myrtle Beach. A team is already in place and a Regional Rally is in the planning stages to be held in the vicinity of Clemson, SC for next spring.

It's encouraging to see the Regional Chapters promoting and having rallies. All I can say is that I'm eager to get an International Rally underway as soon as possible.

**NLOVNIT** · 05-26-2021, 05:05 PM

Thank you for the update, Mike.

Our country is just in the early stages of getting back to what we knew as "normal". We have yet to test the waters on going full on the way we used to be. Personally, I would rather see how this year pans out/see how rolling back the mandates impacts any surge in the virus. Read posts on the regional groups that've had large gatherings & know everyone stayed virus free afterward. Be safe rather than push the envelope while we are still fighting our way out of of this pandemic "paper bag".

When our Int'l does happen, it'll be a roaring good time for sure.