Gator Wreck
May 16 - 18, 2008
Hosted by Voiture & Cabane 1067 du South Carolina & American
Legion Post 166 in Goose Creek, South Carolina
24th Annual Goose Creek Gator Wreck
Once again, we had a successful Wreck in the creek. We had 155 Registered Guests from 11 States, and we Wrecked 10 PGs from 4 Voitures. The PGs did an excellent job collecting money. Between singing and bail they raised $1219.96. This money will be equally divided and turned over to the Nurses Training Directeur and the Child Welfare Directeur. Way to go PG Passes & Welcome to the 40 & 8!! We will be holding an After Action Meeting June 1st at 1300 at Post 166 to discuss the Wreck and what we can do to improve it. Also, please click on the Forum and join. It is free and by joining, you will be put on the email list for updates and other 40 & 8 announcements. The Forum is also a good place to visit to chat and share info with other Voyageur Militaire. You do not have to be a member of Goose Creek Voiture 1067 to participate in the Forum.
Motels
Our Headquarters Motel will be the Econo Lodge in
Goose Creek. Be sure to mention 40 & 8 to get the special rate of
$62.00 per night plus tax. The motel is already filling up, so don't delay.
The address is:
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 | American Legion Post 166 | |||||
 | Headquarters Motel | |||||
 | Closest Secondary Motels |
| Econo Lodge |
| 401 Goose Creek Blvd. |
| Goose Creek, SC 29445 |
| (843)797-8200 |
We are having a bit of difficulty setting up the overflow motel for a decent price at this time. We haven't given up yet, so please check back. There are two motels nearby and indicated on the map. We are currently negotiating with them, and we hope to have this resolved soon. The best thing to do is book early at the Econo Lodge. We do not expect the secondary motels to be any cheaper, and most likely will cost more. Goose Creek will be providing a shuttle to and from the motels and Post 166. The Map provided here is interactive. You can get the address and phone numbers to the motels as well as driving directions from anywhere. Just click the Icons on the map.
Program Book Ads
The Program has gone to print. Thanks to all of you who purchased an Ad for the Gator Wreck this year. Please check out our sponsors and thank them for their support. You can view or print the 24th Annual Gator Wreck Program Book.
PG Instructions
If your Voiture is bringing a PG to be Wrecked the following applies:
- If the PG is bringing someone to attend the Banquet with them, then it is up to the guest, the PG’s Sponsor, or a Fellow Voyageur/Dame to get the guest registered.
- The Banquet is for the purposes of honoring and presenting to the new PG Passe their Chapeau and Membership Card during the Ceremony by his Sponsor, Chef-De-Gare, or a Voiture representative.
- All PG’s that are being Wrecked need to be checked in with the Wrecking Crew Captain (Todd Walker). We request that the PG Gator Wreck fee of $44.00 be paid at the time of Check-in. The $44.00 fee per PG covers his/her Banquet Registration ($30), Saturday morning breakfast ($4), and Wreck supplies ($10). Todd Walker will get the Registration badges taken care of and provided to the PG’s Sponsor. Todd will be very busy on Saturday with the PG’s so it is requested that all PG’s be checked in with him on Friday or Saturday morning prior to the beginning of the Active Wreck.
- Friday clothing for PGs is something they don’t mind getting dirty but is washable. Saturday clothing for the Wreck should be something they never want to see again (including shoes). A change of clothes, a towel, soap, and shampoo, etc. should be kept by the sponsor and brought to the post for after the Wreck. Showers are available at the Post.
Choir Practice
We will be conducting PG Training and Choir Practice on Sunday May 4th at 1:00PM at American Legion Post 166, Goose Creek. This training will allow the PG’s a chance to learn about the 40&8, what will be expected of them during the Wreck, some of what they can expect during the Wreck, and of course they will get some good lessons in singing.
You and your Voiture members are invited to attend this training and bring any PG’s that you have going through the Gator Wreck May 16th and 17th. If you intend to bring a PG, please contact the Wreck Chairman and more instructions will be sent to you. Please include your mailing address and phone number in the email.
PG’s that attend the training should wear jeans and a T shirt, or something that they would wear doing house or yard work.
All donations that a PG collects prior to Friday May 16th should be removed from their collection device and remain with your Voiture. It is requested that the amount of the funds be given to the Wreck Chairman, Brian Cecil, so that it can be incorporated into the donation report given during the Program on Saturday. All funds remaining in the collection device on Friday will become property of Voiture 1067 and will go towards the Voiture 1067 selected programs.
Please check back often. As things change, updates will be provided on this page. Formal invitations will be sent out to local Voitures as soon as all of the details are worked out. If you want to bring a PG to get Wrecked, or if you have any questions, you can ask it in the forum, or send an email to the Wreck Chairman.