2020 North East Sound Quality GTG, 7/26

It's that time of year again for a Summer GTG in Mashpee, MA 02649 start time 11:00 A.M on Sunday July 26Th.

Please P.M. me for Address if interested in Attending. It will be the same address in Mashpee for those of you who attended last time we had it in Mashpee.

John offered to lead up a safety protocol for concerning COVID-19, more on that later. We will have hand sanitizer, temperature readings using a touch less thermometer, and masks available for those that feel the need.

We will have hot dogs, burgers, maybe pizza and snacks, and drinks. Please feel free to bring something to share if you would like, but no obligation.

Gerald will bring the burgers and dogs. Feel free to copy and paste and add your name/ Vehicle if planning on attending.
SQ vehicle is not required as anyone and everyone is welcome if you have a system or just would like to hear what a car audio SQ system sounds like.

1.) Mike ( Host and Chef Extraordinaire ) Subaru WRX, Lotus
2.) Gerald ( Stepvan ) Dogs and Burgers
3) Kevin (Mullings) - Toyota Prius
4) Nick (SkizeR) - Honda Civic (maybe versa?)
5.) John (JCsAudio), COVID-19 safety, CX5 again only this time ported GB12 x2 frankenwoofer. Debating bringing truck 3-way.

More to come.

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Important detail, It is Sunday July 26Th.

So far we have nine committed, that was quick. Looks like this is going to turn out to be a good meet.

1.) Mike ( Host and Chef Extraordinaire ) Subaru WRX, Lotus
2.) Gerald ( Stepvan ) Dogs and Burgers
3) Kevin (Mullings) - Toyota Prius
4) Nick (SkizeR) - Honda Civic (maybe versa?)
5.) John (JCsAudio), COVID-19 safety, CX5 again only this time ported GB12 x2 frankenwoofer.
6.) Lucas569 ( SUV )
7.) Justin ( ?)
8.) Aaron ( Mercedes )
9.) Steve ( may or may not have system up and running )

1.) Mike ( Host and Chef Extraordinaire ) Subaru WRX, Lotus
2.) Gerald ( Stepvan ) Dogs and Burgers
3) Kevin (Mullings) - Toyota Prius
4) Nick (SkizeR) - Honda Civic (maybe versa?)
5.) John (JCsAudio), COVID-19 safety, CX5 again only this time ported GB12 x2 frankenwoofer.
6.) Lucas569 ( SUV )
7.) Justin ( ?)
8.) Aaron ( Mercedes )
9.) Steve ( may or may not have system up and running )
10.) Ryan (Truthunter) - Camry
11.) JustinG2020 - unknown vehicle in progress.

1.) Mike ( Host and Chef Extraordinaire ) Subaru WRX, Lotus
2.) Gerald ( Stepvan ) Dogs and Burgers
3) Kevin (Mullings) - Toyota Prius
4) Nick (SkizeR) - Honda Civic (maybe versa?)
5.) John (JCsAudio), COVID-19 safety, CX5 again only this time ported GB12 x2 frankenwoofer.
6.) Lucas569 ( SUV )
7.) Justin M.( ?)
8.) Aaron ( Mercedes )
9.) Steve ( may or may not have system up and running )
10.) Ryan (Truthunter) - Camry
11.) JustinG2020 - Ford Esacape
12.) Josh (Porkcereal) Ford Focus
13.) Larry - Acura CL

I added the date to the title

Thanks Al for the help.

1.) Mike ( Host and Chef Extraordinaire ) Subaru WRX, Lotus
2.) Gerald ( Stepvan ) Dogs and Burgers
3) Kevin (Mullings) - Toyota Prius
4) Nick (SkizeR) - Honda Civic (maybe versa?)
5.) John (JCsAudio), COVID-19 safety, CX5 again only this time ported GB12 x2 frankenwoofer.
6.) Lucas569 ( SUV )
7.) Justin M.( ?)
8.) Aaron ( Mercedes )
9.) Steve ( may or may not have system up and running )
10.) Ryan (Truthunter) - Camry
11.) JustinG2020 - Ford Escape
12.) Josh (Porkcereal) Ford Focus
13.) Larry - Acura CL
14.) Jim (Jimvette) - Corvette Convertible

For those on the fence about attending because they have an incomplete car, you don’t need a working system to go to the meet. You will have the opportunity to meet some great people and listen to some well tuned cars that were not there the last time. The team from Apicella Auto Sound will be there who arguably makes for one of the most talented and knowledgeable car audio shops on the East Coast. Just come and have a good time, listen to some cars, and ask any questions you may have about your vehicle, even if you don’t have one to show yourself. You’ll also have the opportunity to see products from ResoNix Sound Solutions, and even maybe purchase some CLD deadener direct from Nick, which is one of the best CLD products on the market for effectiveness. Don’t forget Gerald’s unique, I’ll call it a utility box truck, with one of the most crazy and great sounding car audio systems you’ll ever get to hear. There is nothing like Gerald‘s vehicle out there.

1.) Mike ( Host and Chef Extraordinaire ) Subaru WRX, Lotus
2.) Gerald ( Stepvan ) Dogs and Burgers
3) Kevin (Mullings) - Toyota Prius
4) Nick (SkizeR) - Honda Civic (maybe versa?)
5.) John (JCsAudio), COVID-19 safety, CX5 again only this time ported GB12 x2 frankenwoofer.
6.) Lucas569 ( SUV )
7.) Justin M.( ?)
8.) Aaron ( Mercedes )
9.) Steve ( may or may not have system up and running )
10.) Ryan (Truthunter) - Camry
11.) JustinG2020 - Ford Escape
12.) Josh (Porkcereal) Ford Focus
13.) Larry - Acura CL
14.) Jim (Jimvette) - Corvette Convertible
15.) Rich (grtpumpkin) - Chevy Cruze
16. (dp28688) - Spectator
17. Ryan (F-350)
18. Michael - Subaru WRX
19. Derrick - Mercedes
20. Ian - (Auditsfaux)
21. Simon - Volvo
22. Mike ( Ironchef2019) Honda Passport
23 Hispls - Jeep that does 160 db and his brothers Civic (maybe)

Looks like there is some drama in this thread "over there"

I will bring the following:

30 surgical masks
30 Kn95 masks
Hand sanitizer
High qaulity alcohol wipes
Box of latex rubber gloves
High qaulity touch less temporal thermometer in case someone requests it before a demo.

1.) Mike ( Host and Chef Extraordinaire ) Subaru WRX, Lotus
2.) Gerald ( Stepvan ) Dogs and Burgers
3) Kevin (Mullings) - Toyota Prius
4) Nick (SkizeR) - Honda Civic (maybe versa?)
5.) John (JCsAudio), COVID-19 safety, CX5 again only this time ported GB12 x2 frankenwoofer.
6.) Lucas569 ( SUV )
7.) Justin M.( ?)
8.) Aaron ( Mercedes )
9.) Steve ( may or may not have system up and running )
10.) Ryan (Truthunter) - Camry
11.) JustinG2020 - Ford Escape
12.) Josh (Porkcereal) Ford Focus
13.) Larry - Acura CL
14.) Jim (Jimvette) - Corvette Convertible
15.) Rich (grtpumpkin) - Chevy Cruze
16. (dp28688) - Spectator
17. Ryan (F-350)
18. Michael - Subaru WRX
19. Derrick - Mercedes
20. Ian - (Auditsfaux)
21. Simon - Volvo
22. Mike ( Ironchef2019) Honda Passport

All,

To assure that we have a successful and safe event Mike (host), Gerald (organizer), and me (AKA safety guy) have had some discussions about what to do about the current COVID-19 pandemic and how we could address these concerns on all levels for this event. We want everyone attending to have a level of safety assured and to make it as normal as possible without making anyone feel uncomfortable. I volunteered to help with this since I deal with it a lot at work as a construction manager and offered to provide some PPE as well.

We are presuming that anyone who is sick or otherwise visually unwell will not be joining this event. Mike and I agreed to establish a basic safety protocol with a set of questions based on the CDC and Massachusetts guidelines that should be put out prior to the event. Mike requested that anyone who is planning to attend read these questions and be honest with themselves before showing up as we do not want to have to turn people away at the day of the event. Visitors should self asses the day before and just prior to arrival. If you are not feeling well or acknowledge that others will detect that they are not feeling well, then you should NOT attend this event. If you have a persistent cough, allergies, abnormal fatigue, sudden loss of taste or smell, etc. it will be noticed, and the guest may be asked to leave the event.

Mike has agreed to supply a hand washing station that should be used as often as each person feels the need to. I recommend that everyone wash their hands before and after sitting in a vehicle. Mike wanted to make sure that everyone knows that no judgement will be passed onto anyone who wants to wash up before and after a demo. In fact, this is what I am asking everyone to do as a courtesy to everyone attending this event, and to the host. I will also provide hand sanitizer that I recommend you use before and after you demo a vehicle.

To start off right, we are requesting that everyone wash their hands when they first arrive. This is to show good faith for a clean event to all. Food will be served, and out of respect for others and the cars, please wash your hands before and after eating. Since this is being held on a large private property (Mike’s house), the Hostess has requested that all guests wash up prior to entering their home to use the restroom. She is not requiring them to remove their shoes but does ask that people use the shoe scrubber at the door.

Some may be fine with this and some may hate it, but face masks are advised and should be used if you cannot maintain 6-feet social distance.

Mike has said that “masks in vehicles are a different subject. Since these are people’s personal spaces, they should be treated with respect and owner rules trump personal preference. Individual owners can set requirements of demoing guests above the host rules and guidelines. Again, no judgement will be passed for anyone requesting stricter requirements. I would ask that a note be posted on the car for guests to see prior as to avoid conflict. I can provide printouts and tape to anyone who needs it. I will follow any request set by the vehicle owner and expect others to do the same.”

“This event, like in the past, is meant to be a gathering to share and enjoy music, electronics and the company of others.”

I will bring some safety supplies to the meet for everyone to use so that this is as safe an event as possible, and so that everyone attending this event feels comfortable attending regardless of your views on the pandemic situation.

These supplies are as follows:

• 30 surgical masks
• 30 Kn95 masks (these are expensive so if you take one please only do so if you are going to use it at the event)
• High quality hand sanitizer
• High quality alcohol wipes
• Box of latex rubber gloves for those that may request them
• High quality touch less temporal thermometer in case someone wants to request it before a demo, and I can offer this as a service

To maintain a reasonable level of safety, we request the below safety protocols be followed.

Prior to starting the event, each person attending should not attend this event if you answer a YES to any of the following questions:

• Have signs of a fever or a measured temperature above 100.3 degrees or greater, a cough, sore throat, or trouble breathing within the past 24 hours.
• Have not had "close contact" (No Exposure) with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19. Close contact" means living in the same household as a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, caring for a person who has tested positive for COVID- 19, being within 6 feet of a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 for about 15 minutes, or coming in direct contact with secretions (e.g., sharing utensils, being coughed on) from a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, while that person was symptomatic.
• Have not been asked to self-isolate or quarantine by their doctor or a local public health official.

I also advise that the following additional protocols be followed:

Attendees use the provided hand sanitizer supplied by me or hand washing station supplied by Mike (host) for use before and after a vehicle demo or taking and eating food.

Cloth or surgical masks are advised if you cannot maintain a 6-foot separation distance between other people outside.

If you enter the home to use the host bathroom then you should wear a face mask as a curtsy to the host and Hostess. Please ask Mike before you do so.

Kn95 masks (provided by me) are recommended (advised) when sitting inside a vehicle with another person, or you demo in the vehicle solo. I highly recommend everyone take advantage of this. This is what I will request for my own personal vehicle demos if someone wants one.

Alcohol wipes will be available for wiping down vehicle contact surfaces upon request and supplied by me.

I’m not trying to be nuts with this here but I feel if this is to be a successful and safe event that people who might be anxious about a non-family gathering should be reassured that they will have safe options.

Thanks,

John

Got a few pictures before I left. There were more cars than what is shown in these pictures but I got caught up in all the excitement and forgot to get better pictures before some people left. Everyone even received free ResoNix sound deadener and butyl rope from a very generous Nick Apicella. There were some very good sounding cars at this one.
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This was a fun event man, let’s do another one in the fall