[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
If you know, you know\u2026 If you don\u2019t, you need to get to an <\/span>AIM Club event<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n Mmmm\u2026 Golden brown, crisp-fried in peanut oil, and perfectly seasoned, Randy\u2019s hand-cut, fresh french fries are legendary. Definitely one of the secret perks of AIM Club membership<\/a>. Something to look forward to at every AIM Rally, FMCA Rally, Tampa RV SuperShow<\/a> and other events around the country. Some AIM Club members dream about those french fries. [This member can confirm.]<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.nirvc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NIRVC-Delicious-French-Fries.jpg” alt=”Randy’s Delicious French Fries” title_text=”Randy’s Delicious French Fries” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.nirvc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NIRVC-Randys-Delicious-French-Fries.jpg” alt=”Randy’s Delicious French Fries” title_text=”Randy’s Delicious French Fries” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”12px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [French Fry Photos (2) by Ruth Bernett Candler – AIM Club Member]<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.nirvc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NIRVC-Randy-French-Fries.jpg” title_text=”NIRVC-Randy-French-Fries” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”12px” custom_margin=”-5px||8px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [Randy The Rally Man preparing dinner at AIM Rally – Ellijay, GA]<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Randy, officially, is the AIM Club Event Operations Manager, a.k.a. \u201cRandy The Rally Man,\u201d as Heather Smith, AIM Events Manager, explains:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWhile half the team flies from destination to destination, Randy drives the truck and equipment trailer from Dallas, all over the country, with all of his supplies and everything else we need to put on a successful rally\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Including the distinctive white canvas tent, the big wooden bar, Randy\u2019s grill and all the cooking equipment and supplies needed to feed 200 or more hungry AIM Club members and guests. Not to mention the signage and decorations, lights and power equipment, raffle prizes, gifts, welcome bags, and whatever else might be needed.<\/span><\/p>\n Randy has been with AIM since the beginning, in 2017. Before that, he worked for <\/span>National Indoor RV Centers<\/span> in Lewisville, Texas (Dallas) for 13 years, valeting RVs for the dealership storage department.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When asked how he became the \u201cFamous French Fry Guy\u201d as AIM Event Operations Manager, Randy explained he used to cook for the sales staff on Saturdays at NIRVC: \u201cThey\u2019d bring their own food, and I\u2019d cook for them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to driving the truck & trailer, wrangling the equipment, and cooking his famous french fries, with whatever else is on the menu (also guaranteed to be delicious), Randy keeps a fairly low profile. Well, he\u2019s a man of few words, but he is everywhere \u2013 involved in every event and activity, in some way.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.nirvc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NIRVC-Randy-At-AIM-Club-Rally.jpg” title_text=”NIRVC-Randy-At-AIM-Club-Rally” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_font_size=”12px” custom_margin=”-3px||-3px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [Randy manning the AIM Club booth at the NIRVC display in Tucson, handing out tickets for the raffle.]<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Q<\/strong>: What\u2019s your favorite thing about your job?<\/span><\/p>\n A<\/strong>: \u201cI like cooking for people.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n He goes on to talk about the people he meets and their appreciation. Randy says some AIM members want to help him cook, and that\u2019s always nice.<\/span><\/p>\n When asked if they\u2019re helping out to learn all his secrets, he says, with a grin:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThey can\u2019t remember the secrets. I don\u2019t tell them everything.\u201d \ud83d\ude09<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Q<\/strong>: What has been your favorite AIM Event?<\/span><\/p>\n A<\/strong>: \u201cThey\u2019re all good. I\u2019ve been whitewater rafting; been to the top of the mountain in Big Sky, Montana, made a snowman up there; fourbying in Granby, CO\u2026 all the adventures we get to go on.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Q<\/strong>: What do you like to do when you\u2019re at home?<\/span><\/p>\n The AIM Team is on a full travel schedule throughout the year, with back-to-back AIM Club Rallies, NIRVC Events (Customer Appreciation Rallies and Grand Openings); sometimes back-to-back-to-back with FMCA Rallies and other events.<\/span><\/p>\n When they do make it back to the AIM Club Base at NIRVC – Dallas, it\u2019s still a full-time job getting everything ready to go for the next series of events: unloading stuff from previous events; cleaning the cookers, grills, and other equipment; stocking up fresh supplies and materials.<\/span><\/p>\n A<\/strong>: Randy tries to take time off when he can, three vacation days here and there, before heading out of town again and spending time with his girlfriend. When he\u2019s home, he likes to relax. He cooks sometimes. He works on his antique truck: a 1995 Ford F150 4WD with 45K miles, in perfect condition. \u201cThere\u2019s always a project.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.nirvc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NIRVC-Delicious-Fries.jpg” title_text=”NIRVC-Delicious-Fries” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Q<\/strong>: How many potatoes does it take to make fresh fries at the events?<\/span><\/p>\n A<\/strong>: For an AIM Rally, with 100 coaches (about 200 people), it takes 100 lbs of potatoes per meal (\u201cone cookin\u201d). The process, in general (no spoilers!): 100 lbs of potatoes chopped, soaked, cooked twice in peanut oil, \u201cwith seasoning.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe always cook more than what we need, never want to run out. That\u2019s one of Brett\u2019s policies (Brett Davis, CEO of NIRVC – an AIM Club Sponsor): \u2018Never run out.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Randy once asked one of the AIM Members:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWhy do you like the french fries so much?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Answer: \u201cBecause they\u2019re fresh, homemade, and then you season. Your secret sauce, that\u2019s the bomb.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Randy replied: \u201cThey\u2019re just potatoes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n “No they\u2019re not.\u201d [Can confirm!]<\/span><\/p>\n Randy and his Famous French Fries are truly legendary.<\/span><\/p>\n Randy The Rally Man, as AIM Event Operations Manager, is integral to the success of every AIM Club event. His famous french fries are just one of the things that will keep you coming back to AIM Club Rallies & Events again and again. And maybe even dreaming about french fries!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ divider_position=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.nirvc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/NIRVC-Sherri-Blog-Bio.jpg” alt=”National Indoor RV Centers blogger Sherri Caldwell profile image” title_text=”NIRVC-Sherri-Blog-Bio” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” text_text_color=”#848484″ text_font_size=”13px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Sherri Caldwell is the founder of\u00a0<\/span>BooksAndTravelUSA.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Full-time RV Travel Blog & Book Club\/U.S. Literacy Project. With her husband, Russ, she is currently living, working, and traveling full-time in their 2016 Entegra Aspire:\u00a0<\/span>Charlie-The-Unicorn RV<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you know, you know\u2026 If you don\u2019t, you need to get…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":7467,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[18,26],"class_list":["post-7464","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aim-club","tag-aim-club","tag-rv-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMeet Randy The Rally Man<\/b><\/h2>\n
Q&A with Randy Nevels – AIM Event Operations Manager<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Back to those Famous French Fries<\/b><\/h2>\n