[DeTomaso] 2015 POCA Lone Star Fun Rally Accommodations

Mon Aug 18 20:54:12 EDT 2014

Dear John,

          I, too, have been to the Poconos.  I like their schedule set up.
I think your planned schedule is good.  

                    Warmest regards, Chuck Engles

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From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf Of John Taphorn
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 7:06 PM
To: michael frazier; detomaso at poca.com; scpoca at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] 2015 POCA Lone Star Fun Rally Accommodations

Thanks for the feedback.  Always room for improvement.

The 2015 POCA Lone Star Fun Rally will run on a different schedule than
previous years.  Registration will open on Friday May 15th with the Car Show
that evening.  The Event will wrap up Tuesday morning the 19th.  
The shift in days of the week is to accommodate access to NASA and the
Saturday/Sunday track event.

The Friday evening Car Show, will enable the track oriented group to attend
before their cars get covered in tire boogers.  Actually, I don't think tire
boogers happens at these tamer track events. However, you get the gist -
before they get dirty.  Also, we thought it a great way to kick things off
getting to know one another and the owners cars.  This was how the boys did
it at Pocono when I would trek up there and I thought it worked well.

The event planners were all curious whether this day shift from the
traditional Weds through Sunday schedule would be viewed as easier, the same
or more difficult than previous.  We generally thought it would be easier
for those with jobs and also provide for better flight pricing into Houston
Intercontinental Airport (IAH) with a weekend layover.

What ya think?

JT

On 8/18/2014 10:17 AM, michael frazier wrote:
> Looking forward to it all... Even the contentious staff at the resort!  
> :-)
>
> I guess I should work on the Pantera.
>
> Michael
>
> Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 07:09:12 -0500
> From: jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com
> To: DeTomaso at poca.com; SCPOCA at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] 2015 POCA Lone Star Fun Rally Accommodations
>
> The POCA 2015 Lone Star Fun Rally raises the bar with the finest 
> resort ever to host a Fun Rally.We are pleased to announce that the 
> Lone Star Fun Rally will feature the La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa, 
> located in Montgomery, Texas.
>   
> The meticulously planned La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa, which 
> recently underwent a 130 million expansion and renovation, will 
> provide Rally guests with an unforgettable vacation experience.Guests 
> of this AAA Four-Diamond Texas Resort can expect to find a family 
> friendly, European-inspired lakeside retreat featuring an inspired 
> balance between nature relaxation and world class sophistication.A 
> great destination for the entire family, La Torretta has the 
> spectacular scenery and the shear elegance of a world-class Texas 
> resort.Guests will enjoy the finest amenities while being pampered by a
contentious, experienced staff.
>   
> Recent Fun Rallies have seen the average age of attendees falling, 
> perhaps reflective of De Tomasos changing hands to the next 
> generation.These younger Detomaso owners have begun to bring their 
> families to the event.La Torretta features an exciting program for 
> children ages 5-11, complete with their own private playground, and 
> supervised by the Adventure Pointe's activities staff. Teenagers 
> visiting La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa now have a place to call their 
> very own in The Edge, which features over-stuffed furniture, cool 
> games and the latest in technology, including a WII.The Edge creates a 
> teenage environment that is perfect for hanging out, having fun, or just
relaxing.
>   
> La Torretta accommodations have a charming open floor plan, 
> well-appointed art, plush furnishings, and an eclectic mix of colors 
> and textures. Each suite also features a king bed or two double beds, 
> wireless internet, and a private balcony with sweeping views of Lake
Conroe.
>   
> The Aqua Park is home to La Torretta Lake Resort's multiple pools 
> featuring an elegant heated upper pool with an infinity edge that 
> cascades down into a 6,400 sq. ft. Mediterranean pool. Other pools 
> include the Breeze Buster pool, the Splash Scape pool with an in-water 
> playground, and the Pollywogs pool for the youngest of water lovers. A 
> sandy beach is located on a quiet lake inlet and is ideal for sunning 
> or splashing around in beautiful Lake Conroe.
>   
> While the Lone Star Fun Rally Agenda will offer plenty of activities 
> to keep you busy, this is Texas, and here you can choose your own 
> path.The Club at La Torretta Golf experience brings together perfectly 
> manicured
> 18 holes of golf, top golf instruction, and a traditional surrounding 
> of the Golf Club House all in one location, La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa.
> The course was re-designed by Jeffery D. Blume, Limited in April 2007 
> to a very challenging and exciting Par 71 course for all skill sets.
>   
> You and your spouse have access to their 10,000 square foot fitness 
> center featuring cardio, free weights, yoga, Pilates and spin studios 
> -- complete with personal trainers, customized classes, racquetball 
> courts and an adjacent tennis center.
>   
> While you are burning excessive petrol at full throttle along those 
> Texas backroads or at the TWS track, your spouse may enjoy peace of 
> mind, body and soul at SpaTerre, the internationally inspired Spa 
> offering unparalleled comfort and world-class amenities. This 17,000 
> square foot refuge from life's stresses boasts separate men's and 
> women's retreats with relaxation lounges, Zen inspired gardens, 
> shiatsu massage chairs, flotation journeys and outdoor terraces. 
> SpaTerre is also home to a full-service Aveda salon, barber shop and 
> 13 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms where Global 
> Rituals, Massages and Body Treatments melt our member's cares away.
>   
> Carbon footprint you ask? Yeah, probably not.Guilty about driving a 
> brutish environmentally less friendly high powered Sports Car?Of 
> course not!But to provide a bit of eco-balance, La Torretta goes to 
> great lengths to make sure everything they do is as eco-friendly as
possible.
> Living in this lovely environment is not a luxury we take lightly. A 
> resort can only be as beautiful as the land it inhabits.
>   
> Our suite rates at the La Torretta will be $139/ night -- admittedly a 
> little more than recent Fun Rallies.However, this is a great rate for 
> the superior quality, features and services the resort provides.
> Additional there is a $5/ night resort fee. We have negotiated 
> significant discounts off La Torretta's standard rates.
>   
>   
> With a variety of unforgettable restaurants and cafes to choose from, 
> you'll have a wide range of options to help satisfy your taste cravings.
> At Prime you can experience farm fresh, New American Cuisine in this 
> casually elegant and relaxing waterfront restaurant. At Energie-High 
> Energy Sports Bar, come listen to music, watch sports games or simply 
> enjoy great conversation with friends. Essence Cafe-Spa dining 
> features all healthy foods. At Mokka Cafe-Coffee Bar and Bakery, 
> guests can enjoy perfectly prepared delights. At the Yoi Sushi 
> Bar-Elegant Sushi Bar a well-trained team is committed to sourcing the 
> best, freshest fish available. Other La Torretta amenities include:
>   
> .Indoor Pool
>   
> .Outdoor Pools
>   
> .Wireless Internet Access Avail
>   
> .Free Wifi
>   
> .Dining On Site
>   
> .Golf Course On Site
>   
> .Fitness Room
>   
> .Tennis Court
>   
> .Business Center
>   
> .High-Speed Internet Access
>   
> .Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
>   
> .Spa
>   
> .Free Parking
>   
> The Fun Rally Committee hopes that you will join us at the La Torretta 
> Resort.Long time Fun Rally participants understand that the event's 
> financial success is incumbent on us meeting room targets at the 
> resort.Achieving these goals, provides us the hospitality suite, bar 
> and banquet discounts that we are able to pass on to the registrants 
> through lower fees.We believe the 2015 POCA Lone Star Fun Rally, when 
> considered as a complete package, is a great value.While our Event 
> Agenda is still taking shape, this year's planned activities include a 
> NASA tour, the pig roast, a car museum visit, a tour of a renown tuner 
> shop, access to the Bush Presidential library, TWS Speedway, car 
> shows, and a Texas historical visit. The more people who participate 
> and DeTomaso cars in attendance, the more enjoyable the experience for 
> everyone.We hope to see you there.
>   
> When you are ready to make your La Torretta reservation, contact the 
> resort at 1.877.784.6835. Remember to let them know that you are with 
> "The Pantera Owners Club of America" to get your discount rates.
>   
> For mapping purposes, the LaTorretta Lake Resort and Spa is located at
> 600 La Torretta Boulevard, Montgomery TX 77356 United States.
>   
> Their website ishttp://www.latorrettalakeresort.com/
>   
>
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