MSI volunteers: Howard County gun show, 3-4 February

[ShafTed]

Two shows in one weekend, this one is the Howard County gun show.

Howard County Fairgrounds
2210 Fairgrounds Rd
West Friendship, MD 21794

Show Open to the Public
Saturday - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday - 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Saturday, 3 Feb
9:00 - 1:00
1. Cal68
2. chilipeppermaniac
3.

1:00 - 4:00
1. Darlyn & Ian
2. chilipeppermaniac
3.

Sunday, 4 Feb
9:00 - 12:00
1.
2.
3.

12:00 - 3:00
1.
2.
3.


If you're a first-timer, there is good info here:

MSI Volunteer Guide for Events - Download Summary - Maryland Shall Issue®, Inc.

www.marylandshallissue.org

Volunteers get free admission to the show. (And there's nothing to prevent a little shopping before or after your shift.) Another thing worth mentioning, some vendors, upon seeing you have a vendor badge, will give a few $$ off a purchase. Not all vendors will do this, but it could be an added bonus for volunteers.


MSI now also has a volunteer incentive program, if you volunteer for a total of four shifts at gun shows (all day Saturday or Sunday counts as two shifts) you will get a FREE membership renewal!

 

[Cal68]

Hello Howard

I volunteer for the 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM slot on Saturday, 03Feb2024. Thanks.

Cal68

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

ShafTed

I am confused, Thread title says Feb 3 and 4, but sign up times say Feb 9 and 10

 

[BurkeM]

ShafTed

I am confused, Thread title says Feb 3 and 4, but sign up times say Feb 9 and 10

Typo.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Typo.

uhuh, Maybe ShafTed can fix the typo. I looked up Hoco Fairgrounds shows in google and is appears to be Feb 3/4

 

[ShafTed]

Typo.

Yes, that's what happens when a sleep deprived idiot (who shall remain me) tries to cut & paste but forgets to change an old date.

Carry on, and please volunteer for one of the correct dates.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Yes, that's what happens when a sleep deprived idiot (who shall remain me) tries to cut & paste but forgets to change an old date.

Carry on, and please volunteer for one of the correct dates.

ShafTed, I would like to for sure. I will figure out the time(s) I can come.
I read the "how to" of representing, and have worked various shows like Outdoorsman's show, Motorama etc for our Church's ministry. I was thinking that MSI won't be much different. To get the gist of how you guys interact with the Show-goers, I thought about possibly stopping by the booth a bit before my scheduled time and just observe and get some pointers etc.

I look forward to doing my part to fight for 2A and our country.

 

[Cal68]

ShafTed, I would like to for sure. I will figure out the time(s) I can come.
I read the "how to" of representing, and have worked various shows like Outdoorsman's show, Motorama etc for our Church's ministry. I was thinking that MSI won't be much different. To get the gist of how you guys interact with the Show-goers, I thought about possibly stopping by the booth a bit before my scheduled time and just observe and get some pointers etc.

I look forward to doing my part to fight for 2A and our country.

I do not think you have anything to worry about, especially if you have worked other shows before. I volunteered to be at the Frederick show today and it was the first time I had ever done anything like that. But ShafTed and Biggfoot44 were excellent teachers and I learned just as much as the visitors to the booth! And I had such a good time I volunteered to be at the booth next weekend as well!

Cal68

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

I do not think you have anything to worry about, especially if you have worked other shows before. I volunteered to be at the Frederick show today and it was the first time I had ever done anything like that. But ShafTed and Biggfoot44 were excellent teachers and I learned just as much as the visitors to the booth! And I had such a good time I volunteered to be at the booth next weekend as well!

Cal68

Thanks Cal68,

Glad you had a good time. I wasn't worried.
I had mentioned to Biggfoot44 that I wanted to try to come today, but I had to make progress on a job while the weather was in my favor.

 

[ShafTed]

If you want to hang out & observe we'll be at Frederick all day Sunday, too.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

If you want to hang out & observe we'll be at Frederick all day Sunday, too.

Thanks ShafTed.

I will likely be tied up this Sunday working. BurkeM is working on an MSI shirt for me.

If I may say so, MSI logo, shirts, etc are very sharp.

 

[Cal68]

Thanks ShafTed.

I will likely be tied up this Sunday working. BurkeM is working on an MSI shirt for me.

If I may say so, MSI logo, shirts, etc are very sharp.

I need to get one for myself! I agree that they are very sharp looking.

Cal68

 

[Peacefuloutrage]

I wouldn't mind volunteering on a Saturday, but I'm only off every other week. Slightly OT, but is there a current brochure around I can download? I didn't see one on the members pages. I usually talk up MSI and would like to follow up with a brochure, but can seem to find one.

 

[BurkeM]

I wouldn't mind volunteering on a Saturday, but I'm only off every other week. Slightly OT, but is there a current brochure around I can download? I didn't see one on the members pages. I usually talk up MSI and would like to follow up with a brochure, but can seem to find one.

Send a request to:

info@marylandshallissue.org

 

[ShafTed]

I wouldn't mind volunteering on a Saturday, but I'm only off every other week. Slightly OT, but is there a current brochure around I can download? I didn't see one on the members pages. I usually talk up MSI and would like to follow up with a brochure, but can seem to find one.

Which Saturday? This week there are two, Howard County and Chantilly. Next Saturday will be the Jarrettsville Izaak Walton show.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

ShafTed,

I would like to come at 1-4 pm on Saturday. See you there.

 

[ShafTed]

Anybody for Sunday?

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Hi Howard.

I'm here covering the table. Cal68 was here with me till about 1:30. He is very nice. If I figure out my schedule tomorrow, I can let you know if tomorrow works later this evening once i get home.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Darlyn is here with me now too.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

I will come from 12-3 on Sunday