Should we hold a RallyPoint convention where we can all get together and spend a day or weekend addressing the biggest issues we all face?

CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 19:51:41 -0500

There are some amazing minds here, and people from all walks of life. It's hard to get an efficient and honest pipeline from AAR's and the chain of command telephone game. Plus the men and women that served and got out could directly communicate from a vet/civ status to us in open forum.

Would it be practical and beneficial to be able to bring each other together for a formal convention and discuss the biggest issues? It might also foster an environment where good thoughts and ideas can flow more freely outside of a rank/command structure.

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Dec 23 at 2015 8:55 PM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 20:55:26 -0500

We held one in 2014 called RPx, and a smaller get together in 2015. http://rpx.rallypoint.com/

RallyPoint | RPx 2014

Response by SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury made Dec 23 at 2015 9:58 PM

SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 21:58:08 -0500

While I think it would be great I think the feasibility of getting all RP members or most to a single event would be hard. Perhaps a regional convention with a national similar to the American Legion and VFW? That would require local and national leaders though, and not sure if that would be the greatest intent for the group. While I really just got started with RP I think it would be great to be involved at a local or regional level if needed. Just my initial thoughts on this.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2015 10:13 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:13:08 -0500

I like to think that is what happens every day on this site.
For the record, there are a lot of members that I would love to meet in person and share a pint.

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Dec 23 at 2015 10:27 PM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:27:35 -0500

Outstanding thought. Would have to be in a central place such as Dallas, St. Louis, or Chicago. Could include bicoastal conferences every 6 months. Would need to vet presentation topics and speakers. Would be willing to be on a steering committee for this.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Dec 25 at 2015 11:24 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 23:24:01 -0500

If it comes to Kansas City. Let me Know, I'll be there. It is a Great Town that I call home. Also if we Make it in Portland, OR or Seattle, WA just another excuse to hang with my Grandchildren and enjoy so let me know if it is there too.