<VV> Corsa's future- a possible idea?

[kaczmarek at charter.net]

Gary---ALl should know better than to mess with the Convention---Did 
2006 teach us anything?   Sadly, it didn't.

Hank


On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 2:44 PM, gswiatowy at rochester.rr.com wrote:

> For years I argued to make the convention more affordable, the hotel 
> costs, banquet, and all the bells and whistles made it an expensive 
> proposition for the guy of limited means to participate fully.
>
> I had hoped to at least institute a "childrens menu" for the banquet.
> Was told that spare no expense for the banquet is the norm.
> And a childs menu would encourage kids to attend, and there were those 
> who would rather discourage kids attendance.
> Back when I was truly more enthusiastic about conventions, I skipped 
> many due to the costs of bringing along the kids. Now that they are 
> grown, I'm less enthusiastic about event participation.
>
> When I did attend, I never actually stayed in a host hotel. The 
> difference of $40-$50 a night in room costs made the difference of 
> staying 2 nights, or 5 nights.
>
> Gary Swiatowy
>
>
>
>> We need to   model ourselves   akin to the Meyers Manx Club...  a 
>> vibrant  and growing association!
>>   A driving club....     utilizing lowbuck  accommodations, they 
>> mainly camp!...but near motels... for those that want them.
>>
>> Every day starts with a 30 minute "car show"...  members vote...
>>
>> Then 3 options for driving are offered.. with all 3 groups meeting at 
>> lunch, and again at Dinner.
>>
>> It's a "Welcome Party " every night!
>>
>> We wouldn't need to add or  eliminate  any of our current 
>> activities....just offer them more than ONE  TIME  during a week long 
>> Convention.
>>   I know this is vague....  and I have little desire to elaborate 
>> further...  Just offering "fuel for Thought"
>>   Matt Nall
>  Charleston, Oregon
>
>
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