Post by: Iguana Joe on January 17, 2016, 09:56:41 PM
Geoffrey (Catfish) Greene has agreed to be the onsite coordinator for TRIStar 2016, and I will be helping as I can. So once again mark your calendars for Memorial Day Weekend at Sparta NC for good food, good friends, and best of all GOOD RIDING in the 3 corners area of NC, TN and VA!!!
Iggy Joe
Post by: donmoe on January 17, 2016, 10:03:31 PM
Don
Post by: Brick on January 17, 2016, 10:21:16 PM
I assume that the room reservations that we made last year are still good this year!
Post by: HawkGTRider on January 17, 2016, 11:00:37 PM
Excellent! That Geoffrey besides being a member of the MSTA's EC, being very active collecting for Ride For Kids is also now TriSTAR coordinator. He is my new hero!From what I've been told, the Inn had not been informed of the possibility that we might not be back. So...if you've already made a reservation, you should be golden. If you haven't made a reservation, better do so soon.
I assume that the room reservations that we made last year are still good this year!
Post by: RIDEMYST on January 18, 2016, 05:43:21 AM
Post by: Brick on January 18, 2016, 07:24:48 AM
May 27 - 30th.
Has a date been set? -JEP-
Post by: PYG RYDR on January 18, 2016, 07:57:14 AM
Excellent! That Geoffrey besides being a member of the MSTA's EC, being very active collecting for Ride For Kids is also now TriSTAR coordinator. He is my new hero!From what I've been told, the Inn had not been informed of the possibility that we might not be back. So...if you've already made a reservation, you should be golden. If you haven't made a reservation, better do so soon.
I assume that the room reservations that we made last year are still good this year!
John-Allegheny Inn Manager-is aware of some changes. I talked with him about TRISTAR going to JFF gathering, and having Friday burger and dog meal catered. I have identified a vendor for Friday if that option is chosen. Room reservations are still in place. And John is excellent to work with!
Galen
Post by: normkern on January 18, 2016, 09:19:40 AM
Norm Kern
Post by: Iguana Joe on January 18, 2016, 07:05:47 PM
Anita and I are hoping to be able to make it for part of the event, but she has just begun a new job, and I was informed that My presence was mandatory for commencement at the school I work at for that Saturday. However once the students are gone...
Iggy Joe
Post by: dpippin on January 18, 2016, 09:11:09 PM
The web site for 2016 TriStar is now active.
You can view the web site and pre-register at;
http://msta-se.com/tristar/
It really helps the event coordinator if you pre-register
Post by: Ohiomsta on January 18, 2016, 09:15:04 PM
Jon Sr.
MSTA National Event Coordinator
Post by: HawkGTRider on January 19, 2016, 06:23:38 AM
TriStar is already sanctioned and insured for May 27-28-29-30 (Memorial Day Weekend) so all is golden.
Jon Sr.
MSTA National Event Coordinator
Excellent...thanks.
Post by: DirtFlier on January 19, 2016, 06:53:10 AM
Tosh
Post by: PYG RYDR on January 19, 2016, 08:21:51 AM
Galen, Thanks for the info, I was going to get in touch with John soon had this not come up with Geoffrey being willing to step in. Can you email me with any particulars regarding the catered dog and burgers ( specifically cost) as Doug is setting up the website and in case we need to make adjustments?
Anita and I are hoping to be able to make it for part of the event, but she has just begun a new job, and I was informed that My presence was mandatory for commencement at the school I work at for that Saturday. However once the students are gone...
Iggy Joe
Email sent to you Joe and cc to Geoffrey. Galen
Post by: Brick on January 19, 2016, 09:28:40 AM
Brick
Doug - that link to the Registration website didn't work for me.
Tosh
Post by: PYG RYDR on January 19, 2016, 12:14:54 PM
Yea didn't work for me either.
BrickDoug - that link to the Registration website didn't work for me.
Tosh
The link lower down: "MSTA Se Region Web Site" http://msta-se.com/ (http://msta-se.com/) connects to regional events and to the TRISTAR link http://msta-se.com/tristar/ (http://msta-se.com/tristar/) and is working.
Post by: dpippin on January 19, 2016, 07:06:40 PM
Link to 2016 TriStar web site
http://msta-se.com/tristar/ (http://msta-se.com/tristar/)
I also edited the link on my original post.
So either one will take you to the 2016 TriStar web site
Post by: HawkGTRider on January 20, 2016, 09:32:49 PM
Post by: stevegrab on January 21, 2016, 03:53:31 PM
I don't recall if we had online registration in the past, or if it was a print and mail. I think it was mail in last year, and did find an entry in my checkbook for registration fee sent to Iggy Joe. Other than STAR I'm not sure I've done another MSTA event with online registration, maybe FCR.
Post by: Iguana Joe on January 27, 2016, 09:28:46 PM
We have not had ( at least in the past few years) online registration. when Doug and I had spoken of it I believe he said that Harry could help me set it up, but I chose to keep it "old school". I am sure if you want to set it up that way it can be done. This old road lizard is just too much of a dinosaur I guess.
Iggy Joe
Post by: HawkGTRider on May 14, 2016, 12:06:39 AM
We'll have a picnic cookout Friday night and BBQ dinner Saturday night included in your registration fee. Sunday evening it's become traditional to walk (ride if you prefer) down to the Mexican restaurant downtown for dinner, but that will be on your dime.
Here's looking forward to seeing a big crowd in Sparta in a couple of weeks.
Post by: Brick on May 14, 2016, 06:08:14 PM
Let's Ride!
Brick
Post by: HawkGTRider on May 14, 2016, 11:15:49 PM
Damn... Where is the registration form. I've had a room since last year!
http://msta-se.com/tristar/
Do it now!
Let's Ride!
Brick
Post by: normkern on May 16, 2016, 08:46:51 AM
Norm Kern
Post by: stevegrab on May 16, 2016, 04:28:09 PM
Damn... Where is the registration form. I've had a room since last year!You should just find and print out a registration form for every MSTA rally of the year since you attend about 3/4 of them ;)
Let's Ride!
Brick
See you in Sparta in a couple of weeks. We had some hail here yesterday to remind us NE Ohio weather sucks, I was in the garage doing bike maintenance and just laughed.
Post by: HawkGTRider on May 20, 2016, 01:04:59 PM
If you call the Alleghany Inn, but sure to identify yourself as being with the MSTA. The rooms are no longer being blocked off, so we may have a few interlopers mixed in. But if you identify yourself, you'll get the MSTA room rate.
Don't be afraid of the weather...I guarantee some will happen. Exactly what combination of things to expect, I don't know. But we'll definitely have some weather.
Registration for the event is $30 with passengers/MOH only $25. You'll more than get your money's worth with the fun you'll have, and you'll still get fed a couple of times. It's like free food!
See you next week.
Post by: Brick on May 20, 2016, 05:34:45 PM
Damn... Where is the registration form. I've had a room since last year!You should just find and print out a registration form for every MSTA rally of the year since you attend about 3/4 of them ;)
Let's Ride!
Brick
See you in Sparta in a couple of weeks. We had some hail here yesterday to remind us NE Ohio weather sucks, I was in the garage doing bike maintenance and just laughed.
Steve,
Actually I have been a piker this year. Norm is the one who is at the most MSTA events! Hell I even missed STAR last year!
Post by: HawkGTRider on May 20, 2016, 11:21:16 PM
http://msta-se.com/tristar/ (http://msta-se.com/tristar/)
Fill it out, and bring it with you. You'll save time at the registration table and the whole process will go more smoothly. Do it...do it now!
You know you want to visit Sparta and hang with a bunch of your best riding buddies.
Bring your non-MSTA riding buddies with you, too. Remember that newbies get a year's membership as part of their registration. Does it get any better than that? And even folks that may have left the fold more than 5 years ago. This is a great time for them to come back home to one of the best clubs around.
Rooms are still available at the Alleghany Inn, but don't wait too long. You need to be headed this way real soon, and you don't want to get there and not have a room.
Post by: Iguana Joe on May 22, 2016, 08:32:36 PM
As I told most of you whom I have seen recently, Anita and I had hopes of being able to come up to Sparta on Sunday to say howdy and maybe get a ride in and see the "usual suspects" who stay over till Monday at the event. However in addition to having to work a double shift on Saturday (7AM until at least 10 PM) I will be having to work both Sunday and Monday at school until we can get the last of the international students onto flights. So you guys all need to get out and support Geoffrey and thank him for stepping up as coordinator, and enjoy the roads and the friendships that make the MSTA and TRIStar great. We will be missing you guys a lot, and sending good thoughts your way for dry roads and safe journeys.
Hopefully we will see y'all at STAR in VT...
We will be there, will you?
Iggy Joe
Post by: Brick on May 22, 2016, 08:52:02 PM
Let's Ride!
Brick
Post by: stevegrab on May 23, 2016, 01:24:57 PM
Post by: HawkGTRider on May 24, 2016, 08:54:38 PM
Post by: HawkGTRider on May 26, 2016, 07:12:19 AM