Jim Corey Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Any word on where next year's Escapade will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Vermont in 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Corey Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 That could work. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Do you know the dates? I wish they would announce the future Escapades, place and dates, as soon as they sign the contract. I like to plan ahead and this would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Corey Posted March 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 I, too would like the dates. Planning next year's adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 We have missed so many Escapades because we don't know in time to change our plans. Our plans don't necessarily only involve us but family and friends. They must know the dates 2-3 years out, why must it be kept a secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots2see Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 If I'm reading the Escapade 55 Program Book here in Tucson correctly right now, buried in small print on page 3 is an invitation to attend Escapade 56 at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, VT on July 24 - 29, 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Escapade #56 will be held at the Champlain Valley Exposition Center, in Essex Junction, Vermont . It will be July 24 - 29, 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronie Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Being a Vermont resident, I find this very exciting. I hope to make this my first Escapade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt3fan Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I too am a Vermont resident and am really looking forward to it. In fact, first thing after registering at this years Escapade in Tucson, I went to the office and signed up as a volunteer for the Vermont Escapade. The Airstream Group (WBCCI) had their national rally at this same place in I believe 2001 and had over 1200 units on hand. More recently, the wife and I were there this past May for a Regional Airstream rally. I think everyone will really like the facility and more so, the State of Vermont at that time of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 We will be there also. I'll probably be working security again and Pam is shifting to the crafts area. Looking forward to meeting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronie Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 How does one volunteer? I'm new to Escapees but being a local, I'd sure like to help out with a local Escapade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 There are several ways but many of us have done so when leaving the previous one. They usually solicit members who have attended at least one or two Escapades, but just to make sure I'll drop a note to the directors and ask them to respond to your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGuy Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Thanks Aeoronie, for your kind offer. Kirk is correct in that staff volunteers must have attended at least one prior Escapade before signing up for the potential volunteer staff list. The list takes life at each Escapade for the following event. You can send an email with your name, email address, phone #, and SKP # to Escapade@Escapees.com and indicate your areas of interest and that you have attended a previous Escapade in the past. Your name will then be added to the potential staff list. (Escapade is blessed with a large volume of staff volunteers each year; there are normally far more volunteers than positions available) Additionally, hundreds of volunteers participate at each Escapade by signing up at the volunteer booth upon arrival at the event. Each year almost 300 volunteer pins are awarded to Escapade volunteers on-site. Please do plan to help out in this way at the 56th Escapade that takes place July 24 - 19, 2016 at the Champlain Valley Expo Center, in Essex Junction, Vermont. We hope to see you there! Many thanks and hugs! Molly & Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Your first Escapade will usually be far busier than you can believe and finding time to volunteer for a staff position is going to keep you busy enough that you'll miss a lot that you would also enjoy. The non-staff volunteer positions are a great option for new folks and for folks that just don't want to spend as much time as needed for a staff spot away from the festivities and seminars as a staff position involves. We started out as gate guards for a few hours per shift and found it a great way to meet people, not much guarding and a lot of chatting. Only tip is don't get the gate between the pizza delivery spot and the campground, you will be so hungry by the end of your shift... We have also some things like shuttle driver that take minimal physical ability but are another great way to meet folks. Once you have been to one or two then ask about a staff position, use your previous Escapades to see what is available and meet the folks doing it. A conversation with them is the best possible way to see if the position and your abilities and interests match up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike54 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I missed the 55th but I'll be at the 56th Escapade, Since i can take my time I need to start planning stops along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeronie Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Thank you all for taking the time to reply. I intend on signing up for the 2016 Escapade as soon as reservations are open. I will concentrate on learning all about the Escapade and Escapees for my first one. I am looking forward to meeting many of you! Thank you again for all your help and advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTroy Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 If all goes well, we'll be in VT for our first Escapade next year. Looking forward to joining the fold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 If all goes well, we'll be in VT for our first Escapade next year. Looking forward to joining the fold We will be very pleased to welcome you to the gang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1rstreamer Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 We were at the Escapades in Goshen (54th Escapade) and Tucson (55th Escapade) and plan on being at the 56th Escapade. It's only a 1-day drive from home (Ottawa, Canada). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave O Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thanks Aeoronie, for your kind offer. Kirk is correct in that staff volunteers must have attended at least one prior Escapade before signing up for the potential volunteer staff list. The list takes life at each Escapade for the following event. You can send an email with your name, email address, phone #, and SKP # to Escapade@Escapees.com and indicate your areas of interest and that you have attended a previous Escapade in the past. Your name will then be added to the potential staff list. (Escapade is blessed with a large volume of staff volunteers each year; there are normally far more volunteers than positions available) Additionally, hundreds of volunteers participate at each Escapade by signing up at the volunteer booth upon arrival at the event. Each year almost 300 volunteer pins are awarded to Escapade volunteers on-site. Please do plan to help out in this way at the 56th Escapade that takes place July 24 - 19, 2016 at the Champlain Valley Expo Center, in Essex Junction, Vermont. We hope to see you there! Many thanks and hugs! Molly & Bob HI Bob and Molly If a professional traveling RV oriented vendor would like to participate as a vendor in VT, What would the procedure be and what qualifications would be important to be invited? Dave O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 If a professional traveling RV oriented vendor would like to participate as a vendor in VT, .......What would the procedure be and what qualifications would be important to be invited? I talked with Bob and he asked me to let you know have interested vendor contact: Bob Pinner, at bpinner25@gmail and request they be added to the vendor Escapade information list. Information will be available towards the end of August”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave O Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Thanks Kirk Appreciate you acting as a go between from the board and Bob and Molly and the Escapade. Dave O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Glad to help Dave. Bob & Molly keep pretty busy between trying to be fulltimers and Escapade directors at the same time. They are currently traveling and taking a little time off. Will you be in Vermont next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svRV Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 When and where does one register for the 2016 Escapade? I don't see a spot on the Escapee web site other than the dates and program guide. We are new members and this would be our first Escapade. We've lived in NC for for 23 years, but I'm originally from Plattsburgh, NY right across Lake Champlain from Essex, VT where the Escapade will be held. It is a beautiful part of the country. Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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