COPK "National" Jam

[Mark Toorock]

Congrats Faelcind!!


I am SO THERE!!

the two things I was really looking forward to this year: DC Jam and Denver Jam

[matt marshall]

after some checking it is feasible to do it at my place. we actually just got a huge new pool gazebo fire pit fountain arrangement.  but camp party sounds much more promising or even... both?!?! probably just camp though lots nearby and woohoo i am gonna check with my school about tents and see if they can help out!!  i just got that idea as i typed it, frickin amazing.  side note i finally got medicine to feel better.  other note matts voice really might sound like a pirates forever, doctor said vocal cords did not look to good. for those of you who know and care.  ummm yeah camping.  i am definately down for some bee...soda.  i got a buddy who works at a bee soda store and hes so good for discounts.
the jam itself.  what areas would everyone like to visit.  we obviously cant go to them all. 
do we want to jam at the possible campground?  maybe even have prefabricated obstacle course?  anyone up for additional wackiness? like games or a group qm race downtown?  who wants shirts?  who would like help other me demon and monkey? hmm i think ill start a new thread hmm. hmmm. but yes still reply to this post.

[Ryan Ford]

The most pressing issues right now are to get transportation and lodging figured out for non-locals. I think we can take care of transportation through car pooling which leaves us with lodging to figure out. Ideally, we would get everyone either lodged with locals or in one location all together such as a campground or hostel. This would make transportation much easier.

[Logan Lay]

Kannagisai,

You know I'm down to help as my brain is exploding with new ideas!!!

Good Healing Man. Often what doctors Prognosticate is far from the truth of how healthy you will soon be!!!

[Dustin Evanetich]

i may be able to hook us up with some eight passenger vans. a buddy of mine works for ralph schomps rental department. i can get an estimate of the price to see how feesable it would be with gas prices being so murderously high.

[matt marshall]

so i contacted my school it looks like i can get tents for basically five dollers a person for the entire weekend.  limit is at about 40 people.  they 2 and 4 person tents, if yer feeling really cozy maybe more.  and this doesnt count me, i got my own damn tent.  basically doesnt count a few people really.  so yeah 40 out of towners.  5 dollers a night.

[Hunter Neiblum]

thak god! I get back from a trip on the 11th *wipes swet* so I can make it, is there any real set meeting time on this?

[Jim "Monkey" Parker]

Glad to hear you're on the mend Kannagisai! And don't worry about your voice..pirates are dead sexy!

I can't put anyone up that weekend as my parents are in town...but they are psyched to come to a jam and they are always up for a bee soda or two!!

I think the campground is a great idea anyway...all in one place..good community and no one has to drive once you get there!!

Also..just playing the old guy here..we should work on some refreshments of the non-alcoholic kind so some of our non drinking comrades don't think this is just some booze soaked weekend <grin>

I will leave the destinations up to the visiting traceurs...check out the hotspots on COPK. But I would imagine folks would get a kick out of cat fountain and red rocks.....

I love the idea of shirts...

Let me know how I can help!!

[Ryan Ford]

Ok, I think that is enough discussion we need to make this an official event...

What: COPK National Jam
Who: Everyone who is welcome. Current estimates at ~50 in-staters and ~25 out of staters including people from The Tribe and west coast.
Where: Denver, Colorado
When: August 10-13
Why: Because its FUN!

Schedule

August 10 - Smaller training sessions, games, challenges, hanging out. Not a "must" attend, but will be going on for anyone who wants a little bit extra out of this experience.
August 11 - Day 1 of the main event. Key locations of Red Rocks, Mines, possible state parks. More details coming soon.
August 12 - Day 2 of the main event. Key location of downtown Denver. More details coming soon.
August 13 - Smaller training sessions, games, challenges, hanging out. Not a "must" attend, but will be going on for anyone who wants a little bit extra out of this experience.

Transportation Methods

- Carpooling with locals

Lodging Availability

- Demon can house a few people.
- Kannagisai can house a few people.
- The rest will ideally all be lodged the same and centralized campground or hostel to be determined.

Other

- Possible free food and drink
- Party/bbq
- COPK shirts for $15 if anyone wants a souvenir of the event.
- Other games, challenges, etc.
- Lots of other stuff still being planned.

[Ryan Ford]

planning will resume in a new thread.

[Mark Toorock]

I'm in!

I'll rent a large enough SUV to cart some people around too.

What are the arrangements? Personally I'd love a camping trip (no, not THAT kind of camping trip, I swear) unless it's 90 degrees, then camping sucks and A/C is nice

Is there a camp area near a river we can play in and rinse off in?