[DeTomaso] If the event changed locations

[LaurieFerrari at aol.com]

Howdy Ken,
Part of my point IS enabling members to drive to the  event.  Aren't you 
looking at this from a So Cal point of view?   We have members all over the 
country and even further who rarely have a  chance to attend, drive, or show their 
cars because the event has  been traditionally in Vegas.  It is true that the 
majority of our  members are out this way, but there is good representation in 
Texas,  the East and Florida as well.  
It was just an idea to toss around so that the entire burden of  the event 
doesn't fall on the same few people year after year, until they  become burnt 
out and feel unappreciated (even if that isn't the case). Plus  we don't have to 
see the same sights all the time, don't have to drive the  same tracks, or 
stay in the same hotel all the time.  With the number of  our chapters (19 or 
so) it seems a possible feat.  A city with  a "major" airport is a definite 
plus.  Even if we all attended in  Hawaii and didn't have our cars, we could still 
have a fantastic  event.  Reno first.. then San Diego, then Hawaii.  See, 
it's all  planned : )
If a small committee of 4 has been able to run this  event for years and 
years, an entire chapter that is  willing, most certainly should be capable of 
planning and  managing a great event.  
I see the major points to cover are:
1. Hotel choice, secure parking, a place to show the cars
2.  Time of year and weather conditions
3.  A good rate for attendees
4. Food and beverage for ongoing hospitality and for the  major banquet.
5. The availability of a hospitality suite or hall for  vendors
6. Coordinating the registrants which is now facilitated with the on-line  
registration.
7. Awards and trophies
8. Raffle donations
9. Raffle ticket sales
10. Speakers and Guests of Honor (ala the Drewaster)
11. Vendor participation
12. Racing arrangements & all that is involved
 
 
Voila!
 
Laurie
 
 
Are[DeTomaso] Lesson from the Vette Set?
Ken  Green _kenn_green  at yahoo.com _ 
(mailto:detomaso at list.realbig.com?Subject=[DeTomaso]%20Lesson%20from%20the%20Vette%20Set?&In-Reply-To=20080821123343.
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Thu Aug 21 14:44:03 CDT 2008   
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I think the distance issue is very different for most Panteras.  Someone 
driving a 3 year old Vette or Mustang with great AC and an 8 speaker sound system 
is a lot more likely to drive a longer distance.  Driving a car that is a work 
in progress across the country is a lot more of an issue.  I know there are 
exceptions, but I suspect So Cal to Vegas is about the comfortable limit for a 
lot of Pantera owners.



I totally agree with the position that Panteras should be driven, but I think 
they are not the best car for a long distance drive.



Ken





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