[DeTomaso] Convention ideas

[John Taphorn]

On the first official day of the Reno Fun Rally, Wednesday evening, I 
initially approached representatives of the San Diego Chapter to follow up 
on whether they would still consider helping us host the Fun Rally in San 
Diego in 2011.  I was informed that they would need to look into it.  The 
San Diego Chapter had previously expressed interest in 2008 when the move to 
Reno was considered and with the Reno Track in doubt for 2011, it seemed 
prudent.

I was approached by another San Diego Chapter representative at the Banquet 
on the final evening of the Fun Rally and informed that they would like to 
look into the possibility of supporting the initiative. I was pleased and 
expressed a sense of urgency of performing their due diligence as ultimately 
we would survey the membership for their input as we did with Vegas/Reno; we 
also addressed basic needs to support the event.  These needs were not 
financial. Rather, that they help us narrow down the potential hotel, track 
or alternate facilities.  The Fun Rally Committee would work with the hotels 
after they determined those most suitable and the San Diego Chapter would 
also determine the members' willingness to host peripheral activities, 
drives, etc.  It was important to know the plusses and minuses to allow a 
fair comparative in the survey and provide for an informed vote.  After the 
Fun Rally, Bob Reid created a document to guide them on basic needs to 
inquire of any potential facility's staff.

I have yet to hear from the San Diego Chapters on their progress. 
Obviously, the more time that passes, the more difficult the transition.

Actually, what surprises me is that Laurie spoke with representatives from 
the Chapter and her post gives me the impression that they neither informed 
her that

1) The Fun Rally Committee was open to the San Diego option in 2011
2) The Fun Rally Committee had actually set the initiative in motion and
3) that they had a sense of urgency about getting back to us.

JT
Fun Rally Co-chair


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Green" <kenn_green at yahoo.com>
To: <Detomaso at realbig.com>; <LaurieFerrari at aol.com>
Cc: "Mark McWhinney" <msm at portata.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Convention ideas


I think Laurie may have really come up with a great idea.

I think San Diego would be a good idea because it's a short drive for a lot 
of local Panteras (including LA and Orange County). A lot more people might 
attend if they can pick single day events to participate in. San Diego is 
also a vacation destination that can draw people from a distance. The 
challenge is to schedule events to draw participants. You probably can get a 
lot of locals to come to a core Saturday all day gig with a car show, new 
vendor products, a BBQ at the car show, and dinner in the evening. Then fill 
in around that for the hard core types who want 2 or 3 days of events.

But is there a track, people seem to want that. Is Fontana open for events 
like this? Willow springs (a bit of a drive)? Other options?

Ken

--- On Wed, 8/18/10, LaurieFerrari at aol.com <LaurieFerrari at aol.com> wrote:


From: LaurieFerrari at aol.com <LaurieFerrari at aol.com>
Subject: [DeTomaso] Convention ideas
To: Detomaso at realbig.com, MikeLDrew at aol.com
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 1:10 PM


I would love to work to help plan an event in the San Diego area. I have
the time now and enthusiasm.
My bet would be that many more people would attend in San Diego WITH their
cars. Those who fly would have great access to flights. There are countless
hotels that are geared toward conventions and are reasonably priced. The
area is gorgeous... I've attended several events where cars were displayed
on grass in Seaport Village right by the water; they were spectacular.
So much to see and do there as well. Don't underestimate the SD folks
insofar as willingness to plan and run the event. I've seen that they have
classy tastes while are conservative on costs. Please don't out-rule the 
idea
before exploring the possibilities. While Reno was lovely too and fun..
there were not many cars there, and isn't that the point?
Laurie
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Even if such a location is identified, we would then need local club
members willing to help plan and execute the event--another
not-insignificant
challenge.
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