<VV> CONCERN OVER 2011 CORSA CONVENTION DATES

[AeroNed at aol.com]

This has got friendly wager written all over it!! My money is on Denver and 
 CORSA.
 
This might also be a record. The earliest complaint about a CORSA  
convention date/location? I think the bigger challenge to the convention will be  
the over all health of the economy. While many talking heads in government 
many  say the recovery in full swing, my personal experience say different. I'm 
 not looking for a discussion on the state of the economy.
 
Ned
 
 
 
In a message dated 8/29/2010 8:53:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
arlettecarl at hotmail.com writes:


Hi  everyone,



PROBLEMS - 2011 CORSA CONVENTION DATES


I  still believe that attendance numbers at the CORSA 2011 convention in 
Denver  could well be down because of the major VCCA event being held in Flint 
at the  same time.



Tim Mahler and Keith Keillor raise some quite valid  points to my above 
observation, and I appreciate these views. Nevertheless I  firmly believe that 
the 2011 CORSA Convention will have some quite  considerable competition 
from VCCA event in FLINT which has already booked out  four hotels.



Tim mahler comments:


1/ "It is  impossible to schedule ANY event without conflicting with  
another."

Reply: 

Yes, but why complete directly with such a  major car event that has 
already booked 4 hotels? How many hotels has the 2011  CORSA Convention in Denver 
booked as of today?



2/ "There will  be MANY 100 anniversary events for the Chevrolet. This is 
but one".
Reply:  

Certainly Chevrolets 100th birthday will be celebrated not just in the  
USA, but all over the world during 2011, but I firmly believe that none of  
these celebrations will come anywhere near the size of the VCCA event. I would  
be surprised if GM are planning anything significant.



3/ "VCCA  is a FACTORY STOCK Chevrolet event. Bill Hubbell "Alice" is 
eligible to be  shown. Few other CORSA Corvairs will be -- relegated to the back 
lot. This  includes both of my well documented Fitch Sprints, both altered 
from factory  thus prohibited to be shown. It's part of the core essence of 
VCCA. Altered  vehicles are not scorned, but also not eligible for any 
awards, reaffirmed  this year."

Reply:

So in Chevrolet's 100th year, the focus would  be on correct original cars 
and for one year "after market" cars take a step  back. I don't see that is 
or should be a big issue. 



4/ "I am a  member of VCCA, and have not even considered attending this 
event vs CORSA's  event."

Reply:

Tim, perhaps then you are representative of those  who don't specifically 
value the history behind the brand Chevrolet. Many  Corvette owners are like 
this, and for various reason prefer to call their  vehicles 'Vettes' or 
'Corvettes' rather than Chevrolet Corvettes which they  are. 



Maybe what you saying is the a major celebration of  Chevrolets 100th 
birthday really needs little representation from Chevrolet  Corvairs. If you are 
right then a few Corvairs if any will be in Flint because  they will all be 
in Denver.



5/ "VCCA will do 1 or 2 tours, a  driving tour and a car show. CORSA will 
have tech sessions, Rally,  economy-run, autocross, Concours and Car display.

Reply:

Tim,  you are missing my point totally. This is NOT about who runs the best 
 convention. This is about Chevrolets 100th birthday and ensuring that both 
 conventions are well attended. Certainly those who just want performance  
events, autocross etc and have no interest in Chevrolet history or its 100th 
 birthday will simply go to the regular CORSA event.



6/ "I  really enjoy all my CORSA friends, even those who disagree with  me".
Reply:

Tim, I would agree with the above statement totally, but  I also believe 
that issue I am trying to get across is important. Maybe I will  be wrong and 
maybe record numbers will attend the Denver event. However if I  am right 
then the Denver event might be poorly attended.



Dave  Keillor comments:



"Then there is the issue of contracts signed  and commitments made by the 
host club".
Reply:

Dave, you raise an  important point, particularly if attendance are are 
down. This might make  meeting those commitments difficult.



So I still firmly believe  that:



Consideration should be given to changing the scheduled  dates for the 2011 
CORSA Convention in Denver CO.


Sunday July 17  thru to Saturday July 23, (FOUR HOTELS ARE FULLY BOOKED OUT 
NOW)

The  Vintage Chevrolet Car Club of America will be celebrating Chevrolets 
100th  birthday at Chevrolet's birth place in Flint, Michigan.


Monday July  18 thru to Friday July 22,

CORSA plans to run its annual convention at  the same time, in Denver 



Regards from  Australia



Carl L. Kelsen

1965 CHEVROLET Corvair Monza  convertible

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia





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