<VV> Fw: Date changes - 2011 CORSA International Convention

[henry kaczmarek]

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From: "henry kaczmarek" <kaczmarek at charter.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 2:43 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Date changes - 2011 CORSA International Convention


> In better economic times this would have been impossible.   Had the 
> convention been held in a high tourist area it couldn't happen.
>
> What amazes me is like a steam train just leaving the station, President 
> Reinhart (and possible other board members) actually did something to help 
> the club.  A conflict with VCCA would have shot the club in the foot 
> financially at a time when the club is in severe financial straits.
>
> The Charlotte Autofair (Fall) always fell on the same weekend as the 
> "Shades of the Past" car show at that bird factory, Pigeon Forge.  None of 
> the hot rodders went to Autofair fall, which is more lightly attended than 
> the Spring show anyway. Besides, end of the month is the Goodguys Hot Rods 
> show at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hornets' Nest ACAA must have gotten a 
> LOT of feedback from vendors at the spring show that sales were off. 
> Autofair Fall dates were changed to maximize attendance, and it was a "bad 
> show".
>
> Steele doesn't leave until Sat at 5PM.  By that time most of the large 
> vendors in our area had been gone for 2-3 hours.  Most of those vendors 
> used to stay for Sunday as well (Thurs-Sun show).  Sales were off HARD, 
> talking to their employees.  I would imagine Steele didn't do all that 
> well either.
>
> People come from just about everywhere to come to Fall Carlisle and the 
> Fall Hershey show.  I've filled pickup orders from all over Europe, 
> Russian Federation, South Africa,  Brazil and Many Aussies and Kiwis from 
> down under.  Just to fly here from there and lodging and meals is killer.
>
> Wish I could meet Carl, but I have my vacation sucked up for next year 
> now.
>
> Credit where Credit is due---BoD, ya done good. And I'm sure Harry was 
> involved as well.   Bravo Zulu!
>
> Hank