National Train Day, May 7th: Invite Mayoral Candidates to Our Local Amtrak event

[Non-RedNeck Westsider]

Got a reply back from RAM. We have to be a non profit organization to set up a table at RAM. Individuals and groups are not allowed unless they are non profit or charitable type groups. Where else can we go where there will be lots of people?

I think you answered your own question earlier....

Actually now that I look at the calendar May 7 is a Saturday so setting up in Hemming would entertain the homeless and thats about it.

I thought homeless people liked trains....

[johnnyroadglide]

Okay well I have sent an e-mail out to the folks at The Landing to see if this is something that would be allowed. I'll keep everyone posted as to their response.

[Captain Zissou]

Got a reply back from RAM. We have to be a non profit organization to set up a table at RAM. Individuals and groups are not allowed unless they are non profit or charitable type groups. Where else can we go where there will be lots of people?

Why not just pony up the $40???  If this becomes a legit event, I'll throw down $10.

[tufsu1]

I still like the idea of doing something at the Prime osborn...maybe there is an event at the Prime (or the Landing) and information at RAM

[johnnyroadglide]

Theres nothing special at The Landing or at the Prime on May 7.  The only event going on that day is FSCJ graduation at the arena.

[johnnyroadglide]

Got a reply back from RAM. We have to be a non profit organization to set up a table at RAM. Individuals and groups are not allowed unless they are non profit or charitable type groups. Where else can we go where there will be lots of people?

Why not just pony up the $40???  If this becomes a legit event, I'll throw down $10.

I will ask RAM..and let you know.

[johnnyroadglide]

Guys and gals. I just got e-mail from the folks at The Landing and not sure how to respond so I would like some input. They have offered us a table for $20 at their Earth Day Celebration April 16th. Just 11 days away. The whole idea of what we want to do is to promote National Train Day May 7. On May 7. Not three weeks early. Part of me thinks this could be good, but the other part has some reservations.
So I am open to any and all suggestions/commentary.

[johnnyroadglide]

Got a reply back from RAM. We have to be a non profit organization to set up a table at RAM. Individuals and groups are not allowed unless they are non profit or charitable type groups. Where else can we go where there will be lots of people?

Why not just pony up the $40???  If this becomes a legit event, I'll throw down $10.

Cap, RAM says the $40 fee is for vendors who actually sell stuff.

[Lunican]

Maybe set up a table at ram through operation lifesaver.

[johnnyroadglide]

Maybe set up a table at ram through operation lifesaver.

Do you know anyone at OL to contact?

[wsansewjs]

I am disappointed in RAM for not allowing any opportunities.

-Josh

[Captain Zissou]

Got a reply back from RAM. We have to be a non profit organization to set up a table at RAM. Individuals and groups are not allowed unless they are non profit or charitable type groups. Where else can we go where there will be lots of people?

Why not just pony up the $40???  If this becomes a legit event, I'll throw down $10.

Cap, RAM says the $40 fee is for vendors who actually sell stuff.

This is further evidence that Metrojax needs a non-profit arm to be able to champion causes at events like this.  I think the Landing idea is worthwhile.  Unfortunately I will be in Washington DC, so I will not be able to man the booth.  Maybe Ock would be able to Mann (awesome pun intended!) the booth next Saturday.

[Ralph W]

Maybe they will allow you to register as entertainment. The sax player, belly dancers and juggling teenager are not non profits or charitable organizations.

[FayeforCure]

Maybe they will allow you to register as entertainment. The sax player, belly dancers and juggling teenager are not non profits or charitable organizations.

Maybe we can collectively sing a song for rail  

After all, music is a universal language.

[johnnyroadglide]

Based on the lack of response to my earlier post about setting up at the Jax Landing for Earth Day next week, I guess that idea is out.
And being a street performer at RAM wouldn't work too well either no matter how good we sang. 

I'm still open to ideas for having some sort of table set up somewhere prior to National Train Day.  Downtown Art Walk is always the first Wednesday of the month. May 4 is that date. Could we do something on that date. I believe its 5pm to 9pm.