Once more into the breach, dear friends…

January 6, 2008 by Chris Harrower, CTIS.

And we’re off again…flying out in the morning to Memphis, Tennessee for Tennessee Motorcoach.

You know (or maybe you don’t, which is why you’re reading this!), I love these state conventions.  Now, there’s nothing that compares to ABA, and the biggest show of the year.  But I always look forward to seeing my friends in Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, NJ, and PA.  There’s just something more relaxed and fun about a state convention.

The unsung heroes of this work…it’s people like Debbie Neese, executive director of TNMCA.  Debbie works her behind off keeping things running for her member operators, and does an excellent job.  Debbie has a clue, and others can learn from her.  See, several years ago, she (and the Board) opened up membership in Tennessee Motorcoach to any Operator in a state that borders The Volunteer State.  So we’ll see Kentucky operators, Virginia, Alabama, and more.  It’s great, and makes the ROI that much nicer.

And I’m really looking forward to another visit to Memphis.  Sing it with me now, “when I was walkin’ in Memphis”.  It’s been running through my head for a week now (ever since I got those Christmas Carols out)!  Memphis is an impressive city…I was thrilled to see Graceland when I was last there (in 2001), and this time I finally get to “ride the ducks”, which I’ve always wanted to do.

It’s gonna be a crazy month…a week in Memphis now, then a long weekend in Asheville, NC at the end of the month, followed by 1 day home before heading out for Virginia Beach and the Big One!  Hope to see you along the way!

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