[DeTomaso] If the event changed locations

[Ken Green]

Laurie,

    I was just using So Cal and Vegas as an example of what I think is approaching a threshold.  I enjoy the drive to Monterey also.  But would you really have the time or desire to drive your Pantera to Florida, or even Texas?

Ken


--- On Thu, 8/21/08, LaurieFerrari at aol.com <LaurieFerrari at aol.com> wrote:

> From: LaurieFerrari at aol.com <LaurieFerrari at aol.com>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] If the event changed locations
> To: Detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008, 4:25 PM
> 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.
> 7jgt91unkskc4sk0 at webmail.asajay.com) 
> Thu Aug 21 14:44:03 CDT 2008   
> ____________________________________
>  
> 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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