RallyPoint Dining In. Who's down, and where should it be?

SSG Robert Burns — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:38:42 -0400

Ok there's obviously some dedicated RP'ers.  (by the way what do we call ourselves?)  I think we should start planning for a year out to have a dining in and get to know each other face to face.<div>Who knows we could even knock out a PT test, and salute some 2LT's.  SSG Williams and I will be at the table debating religion.  I'm sure I'd end up in a drunken argument (if I drank) with MSG Quick over the proper way to lace up boots or something else just as important.</div><div>Anyway I'd love to actually meet all you guys and have some fun.</div>

Response by SFC Robert Putzer made Apr 20 at 2014 8:40 PM

SFC Robert Putzer — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:40:49 -0400

I vote Ft. Hood.

Response by SSG Jeffrey Spencer made Apr 20 at 2014 8:43 PM

SSG Jeffrey Spencer — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:43:59 -0400

I couldn't compete in a PT today.  It seems far fetched, but as with my motorcycle group - Bring it, don't just sing it.  You own it now son!<div><br></div><div>BTW - all the suggestions for an active post are great, but many of us are no longer in the military.  Unless you want to gain approval all the way up the chain for hosting an event on-base, I would look to a BRAC'ed post where access is not an issue.</div>

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2014 8:57 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:57:14 -0400

I would probably be hiding in a corner, drinking bourbon, because SSG Burns hurt my feelings.

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Apr 20 at 2014 8:57 PM

MSgt Keith Hebert — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:57:42 -0400

I would need a year out to plan that due to my work schedule

Response by SFC James Baber made Apr 20 at 2014 9:03 PM

SFC James Baber — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:03:15 -0400

I vote for Ft Sam as the San Antonio area has much to offer and plenty of sites for family to share and visit or DC for the same reasons, but I think the SA area would be much more affordable and accommodating for family or singles for pricing and availability.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Apr 20 at 2014 9:08 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:08:38 -0400

Why not Fort Bragg? Its large and nearby. Fort Leavenworth is also middle of the country. And San Antonio is of course beautiful.

Response by SGT Aaron Barbee made Apr 20 at 2014 9:30 PM

SGT Aaron Barbee — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:30:37 -0400

I love the idea, but I would say that since we are all spread out why don't we try to set something up in each major area/region?

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Apr 20 at 2014 9:41 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:41:55 -0400

I'm sure there is a way to make it PTDY Military Networking/Professional Development conference. I've been to plenty of pointless (this is really paid for by the military?) PTDY's before. There's got to be a way to make it happen, and I'm sure there's a RP Member who knows just how.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2014 9:44 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:44:35 -0400

If you guys do it in Hawaii, I'm down.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Apr 20 at 2014 9:44 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:44:38 -0400

You could always hold the even over SKYPE.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2014 10:12 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 22:12:25 -0400

I really like the idea, although for some reason, I also like the last recommendation on the list as well. :)

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Apr 20 at 2014 10:15 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 22:15:51 -0400

Ok we need positions for the ceremony. Mr./Madam Vice, or both, President, Color Guard, Guest Speaker, etc. Who's it gonna be? What's going in the grog bowl?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2014 10:24 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 22:24:18 -0400

It's not fair! There are multiple selections I want to choose on that survey....blast! lol

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Apr 20 at 2014 10:33 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 22:33:29 -0400

Having read through the long list of responses, I have to say that while I like the Hawaii idea, it is out. I do love the fact that we may have to finish up a course, or leave religion, rank, and feelings that have been bruised at the house! If you are going to do this, you will need to decide just how formal to go.

It will take some work to get it set up, and you will never please everyone. Spouses or no spouses? Uniforms of Class A or better? Lots of decisions. My recommendation would be to find a large hotel that has a BAR! And make it a formal occasion.

I have a feeling it would be seriously fun, and with all the different services and experiences, hard to replicate.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 20 at 2014 10:55 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 22:55:53 -0400

There's only one way to lace up boots...velco. ;)

I'd recommend the RallyPoint 'powers that be' run a query for the most populated 'RallyPoint City' and we'll do a get together there.

P.S. Host city plans and finances the entire event! (NOT IT!)

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Apr 20 at 2014 11:08 PM

SSG Laureano Pabon — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 23:08:37 -0400

Well I was thinking more of New York City (Manhattan (The Big Apple)), we can see the WTC site and look at the new building that's getting build. Visit the Empire State Building, then the statue of liberty, visit Broadway and time square.

Response by 1SG Frank Rocha made Apr 20 at 2014 11:40 PM

1SG Frank Rocha — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 23:40:50 -0400

sure why not. every service seems to have a ball why not have a joint ball under the rally point umbrella. nice idea. sleeping is good too though. I vote to have it in California. :-D

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2014 11:42 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 23:42:28 -0400

They just finished Chili's in Arifjan.

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2014 12:07 AM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 00:07:15 -0400

I'm down, it better be as great as a Marine Corps ball or better!

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2014 12:08 AM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 00:08:35 -0400

Whoever would agree to go and purchase tickets, you can easily pull location information and pick a spot where the majority of attendees are located

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Apr 21 at 2014 8:54 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 08:54:57 -0400

My only question is how many points will I gain on my profile if I attend?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Apr 21 at 2014 9:06 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:06:58 -0400

Location dependant, heck yeah I'd go!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2014 11:30 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 11:30:57 -0400

It should be held at the Army Excellency Excellent Center of Excellently Excelling Excellence

Response by CPL Ryan Robinson made Apr 21 at 2014 12:27 PM

CPL Ryan Robinson — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 12:27:29 -0400

there is no centralized place.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Apr 21 at 2014 3:30 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:30:01 -0400

A down vote?!? Really?!?! Geez some one has the case of the Mondays....

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Apr 21 at 2014 8:37 PM

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:37:08 -0400

Sir who down voted…you're not invited!!

I'll go...but Im wearing a dress!!!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2014 9:04 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 21:04:06 -0400

We could always make it a cruise!!!!! Hey Navy guys, can't we commandeer a vessel for a weekend?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2014 9:13 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 21:13:42 -0400

Regardless of where it ends up being held, my luck it will be a drill weekend.

Response by PO2 Michael Campbell made Apr 21 at 2014 9:59 PM

PO2 Michael Campbell — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 21:59:00 -0400

I would love to! but, I can't be traveling too far away with little notice at work, and wouldn't be able to take off a lot of time, as I have kids to tend to!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2014 10:08 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 22:08:11 -0400

These answers remind me of so many "multiple guess" Army tests. Fool proof with a little humor thrown in. LOL

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2014 11:43 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 23:43:27 -0400

I say do it in Austin TX plenty of bars, hotels, bars, and places to drink, and did I mention they have plenty of bars

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2014 7:08 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 07:08:12 -0400

i voted "go to sleep" however, i would certanly go to a rally point dining in. Assuming there was a grog bowl involved.

Response by SPC Daniel Edwards made Apr 22 at 2014 10:41 AM

SPC Daniel Edwards — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 10:41:17 -0400

the question is: How would we get together if we are all over the world?

Response by CSM Michael Poll made Apr 22 at 2014 7:06 PM

CSM Michael Poll — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 19:06:42 -0400

I'm down after my deployment!!

Response by CMC Robert Young made Apr 22 at 2014 7:52 PM

CMC Robert Young — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 19:52:40 -0400

Are we talking multi service black tie formal here? Sailors, soldiers, marines, airmen and puddle pirates all in the same room at the same time? That would be like dogs and cats living together.....It'll be Armageddon.

I'm in....when and where?

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Apr 22 at 2014 11:09 PM

1SG Michael Blount — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 23:09:21 -0400

I AM 100% in favor and will go anywhere within reason to attend

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Apr 23 at 2014 12:07 AM

SSG Robert Burns — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:07:31 -0400

I'm really surprised to see how many people care about my sleep habits.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 4:42 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 04:42:09 -0400

I like the idea. I would suggest a location that is somewhat central from east and west.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 5:31 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 05:31:38 -0400

I am in.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Apr 23 at 2014 10:16 AM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 10:16:14 -0400

It'd have to be a regional thing! Would love to go to Hawaii or DC, or where ever, Money constraints would limit alot of the National Guard Peeps that have to bust our Butts to get drill off, let alone an extra weekend or a week. It would also have to be like SMG Poll stated after my deployment!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 12:05 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:05:15 -0400

Could we at least designate the immediate area as a no hat no salute, no salute area?

Response by TSgt John Marshall made Apr 23 at 2014 4:03 PM

TSgt John Marshall — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:03:52 -0400

This is a great idea- plan a year out and we can all coordinate schedules, etc. What about holding it in Missouri or Kentucky (Knox?)? That seems to be relatively central to 90% of America.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 5:09 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:09:14 -0400

Wait .... there is a proper way to lace and tie boots?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 6:37 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:37:31 -0400

I'm down... Let's do it in beautiful Destin, FL!

Response by PO1 John Y. made Apr 23 at 2014 7:03 PM

PO1 John Y. — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:03:03 -0400

I believe it's a great idea but it may be better attended if there were multiple balls/dining-ins throughout the US. Lots of coordination though.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Apr 23 at 2014 10:46 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 22:46:47 -0400

I still can't believe someone down voted this. What is this world coming to?

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2014 11:07 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 23:07:14 -0400

I picked Go to Sleep, only because it was funny.

I'm in, but like Vickie, I'm wearing a dress ;)

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2014 10:36 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:36:54 -0400

Definitely will come if I get invite. I'm expecting lot of hilarious discussion while at the Dining in.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 28 at 2014 8:21 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:21:24 -0400

If you do it at Leavenworth or Richards Gebauer. Let me know.

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made May 17 at 2014 4:19 PM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Sat, 17 May 2014 16:19:25 -0400

You guys asked for it, and we listened!

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Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2014 11:35 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 23:35:26 -0400

I would be more down than a morbidly obese soldier who just ran his 2 mile APFT for record.

I prefer the term Point man, or Point men. The point man in the patrol designates the in route Rally Points for the moving element. It sounds cool too. Can you plan this before September. I have to take a trip across the pond for a bit.