[DeTomaso] 2012 POCA Fun Rally Update

Thu Dec 15 20:27:42 EST 2011

Forest

Mark ought to have the Fun Rally registration forms up on the POCA website 
any time now.

See you there

JT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Forest Goodhart" <forestg at att.net>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 11:45 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] 2012 POCA Fun Rally Update

> When will registration forms be available?
> Thanks,
> Forest
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: John Taphorn <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com>
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Sent: Wed, December 14, 2011 8:43:33 PM
> Subject: [DeTomaso] 2012 POCA Fun Rally Update
>
>
>
> It is time to start arranging your schedule for the 31 Annual POCA Fun 
> Rally!
> The 2012 POCA Fun Rally will be hosted at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and 
> Casino
> in Chandler, Arizona. www.wingilariver.com Chandler is just south of 
> Phoenix;
> perhaps, 20 minutes from the Phoenix airport.
>
>
>
>
> The Fun Rally is scheduled six weeks earlier this year to beat the heat 
> and
> remove a few conflicts that the later dates caused. Our 2012 dates are
> Wednesday, April 25th through noon on Sunday the 29th.
>
>
>
>
> We are excited about the feedback from members regarding the new location. 
> It
> appears as though the change is encouraging new participants to attend and 
> will
> also expose seasoned attendees to Panteras and other DeTomasos that have 
> not
> previously been in attendance at a Fun Rally.
>
>
>
> The Arizona Chapter is pulling all the stops to make this a standout 
> event. Led
> by Arizona Chapter President, Gil Mares, a group of volunteers are working
> diligently to arrange an agenda that will optimize the fun factor. Jim 
> Cozzolino
> has also been a champion for the Chandler location and is organizing the 
> track
> events at Firebird Raceway. This track event may appeal to a wider 
> audience as
> it not only includes a day on Firebird Raceway's Main Road Course that 
> includes
> a half-mile front straight; but, it also has scheduled an evening of drag 
> racing
> at the Firebird strip located at the same facility. The track event will 
> be in
> conjunction with NASA using experienced corner workers and the requisite 
> safety
> equipment. While we generally see a relatively small portion of our owners 
> take
> to the track, I suspect many more will feel comfortable taking a pass or 
> two on
> the drag strip. Whether or not you choose to participate in either event,
> spectating will be compelling as Firebird Raceway is literally just across 
> the
> street from WHP.
>
>
>
> The new Wild Horse Pass (WHP) facility offers a different Fun Rally 
> dynamic than
> we have experienced in the past. First, the facility is new - only 2 years
> old. The Hospitality Suite opens to an outside patio that is adjacent to 
> the
> Pool area. Guests can take their drinks out poolside. We will have tables 
> in
> the patio area and De Tomasos will be displayed and made available for 
> public
> viewing. WHP also has a Casino, and is both close to the airport and local
> shopping.
>
>
>
> Working with the Arizona Chapter, activities for the Phoenix based Fun 
> Rally
> have been considered. A preliminary Agenda that outlines the timing of the
> proposed activities is available through this link at the POCA website. We 
> will
> update this agenda as items come into focus:
>
>
>
> http://www.poca.com/media/2012POCAFunRallyAgenda.pdf
>
>
>
>
>
> New experiences in Phoenix include:
>
>
>
> . Drive to the Franklin Museum, Tucson, www.franklinmuseum.org
>
> . Drive to Tortilla Flats, Goldfield Ghost Town, www.tortillaflataz.com
>
> . Rustler's Rooste, Dinner & Line Dancing, www.rustlersrooste.com
>
> . Drive to Payson - Italian Bistro & Auto Museum,
> www.paysonrimcountry.com
>
>
> . Drive to Penske Racing Museum, Scottsdale, www.penskeracingmuseum.
>
>
>
> . Shopping in Old Town Scottsdale and Fashion Square,
> www.insider-scottsdale.com/old_town.htm
>
>
> . De Tomaso Car Show at Wild Horse Pass or Other Venue
>
> . Track Day Event on the road course - A Firebird Raceway
>
> . Pantera Drag Race Event - Firebird Raceway
> firebirdraceway.com/web/streetdrags.html
>
>
>
> Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino has set aside a block of rooms for us 
> until
> April 2nd. Our single / double occupancy rate is 99 per night plus 12%
> occupancy tax. No resort fee that we have paid previously.
>
>
>
>
> Make your reservations early. This is a smaller complex than we are 
> accustomed
> to and there are only 242 rooms available. This facility is popular and 
> WHP
> sells out most weekends. You can always cancel with a full refund up to 48 
> hours
> before your confirmed arrival time.
>
>
>
>
> You must contact the hotel directly at 1-800-946-4452 ext 4900 to make 
> your
> reservations. Be sure to mention group code "POCA Fun Rally" for the group
> discount. Please be certain that the hotel registrar knows you are with 
> the
> group as POCA is entitled to discounts based on the number of rooms filled 
> and
> these discounts have been factored into our registration pricing.
>
>
>
> This year's event registration with arrival on Wednesday is $225 per 
> adult. If
> your registration is postmarked on or prior to February 10th, 2012, the 
> fee is
> discounted to $210 per adult. For registrations postmarked after April 
> 2nd, a
> late fee of $15 will apply for a $240 total per adult.
>
>
>
> If you are arriving at the Event on Thursday, the registration fee is $190 
> per
> adult and for Friday it is $155 per adult. If there are minors in your 
> party,
> please contact a coordinator for pricing. Discounts also apply for early
> registrations submitted for Thursday or Friday arrival. The $15 late fee 
> per
> registrant will apply for all registrations postmarked after April 2nd.
>
>
>
> Event information, updates, registration forms and payment through PayPal 
> is
> available through the new POCA website at www.POCA.com
>
>
>
>
> Please plan early for an enjoyable week. Your early commitment makes it 
> easier
> for the organizers and helps us plan a superior event. I recognize many do 
> not
> have the flexibility at work to know whether they can escape until the 
> last
> moment. I appreciate that as well and will have my fingers crossed that 
> you
> will be able to join us at the 2012 POCA Fun Rally. I and the other De 
> Tomaso
> enthusiasts, look forward to seeing you there. The more the merrier!
>
>
>
> The Fun Rally is always a work in progress. If you have an opinion or
> suggestion, please let Judy McCartney or I know.
>
>
>
>
> I look forward to seeing you in Chandler this Spring.
>
>
>
> Cordially
>
> John Taphorn
>
> Fun-Rally Co-Chairperson
>
>
>
>
>
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