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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-
So Paul,
Other then our usual Pizza Nights.
What other events are you looking to have this year? if any
Depending on the events you are thinking I bet some of us can help if needed
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Ah! Perfect timing! Here's a short list ...
Morris Cruise Nights: the first one in particular (in May). This has been a well attended by car clubs of all kinds. Restaurants and Pubs abound. As many as 3000 cars and trucks (even saw a semi-tractor club there last year...ya wanna talk about a lot of places to add bling!) But! very few ZR-1s. We need to fix that!! We should give that one some thought. Fairly easy to get to, especially from outside the metro area and down state.
Need to make the "Galena Loop" one weekend - taking us over near the Mississip so we can meet some of the eastern IA, and southern MN and WI brothers.
NCCC event: Jimmac and his "significant other" Marie are members of the NCCC which is hosting some road course events and Route 66 drag racing the week preceding Bloomington Gold. NCCC requires a $35 membership to participate, but it sounds like a lot of fun that morphs right into Bloomington Gold. He promised to post something on that - hopefully in the next few weeks.
Bowling Green ... haven't thought about having a special event, outside of the BG's activities. But, it seems there is an unofficial gathering every year at Bob G's motor home where Pete and Bob "hold court". Some especially good Chicago-style sausages are usually on the grill, or bring your own. Brewskies and some heavy-duty BS'n abound as well! (Frank U has been known to show up with a "wise crack" - so to speak). Looking forward to meeting some new faces as well as some familiar ones too!
Bloomington Gold: This is a biggie! Lots of Zs could potentially be there that don't usually participate so much in local outings. This event is in the heart of FBI territory, and will be a great opportunity for the gang to invite out of state "Brothers" to join us at the BG goings on at a designated parking area set aside for the ZR-1s. Look for the ZR-1 banner!
Pizza n BBQ! at the BG: The BG festivities wrap up each day at around 5:30. So, being Friday night and all, we're considering hosting the "Brothers of the Beast" at "Home Run PIzza", which is just east of St. Charles - a short hop. Would hope most of the FBI gang could be there, including some of the famous (or infamous!) heavy hitters; Kevin's and Al's 441s, Bob G's 427, along with a host of modded Zs. Then on Saturday night, it's a BBQ over at
Marc Hiabeck's "Mecca" of the ZR-1s!
There is the Corvette Fun Fest hosted by Mid America at Effingham, usually in September. Nothing set up for that yet, but for sure it would afford some from down state and neighboring states to meet and greet. Any ideas?
The Crown Point Corvette Challenge: After Bloomington Gold, the crystal ball goes dark for a while, until September or October when there has been the Crown Point Corvette Challenge at the US-41 drag strip in Indiana. Considering how quick the ZR-1s are, compared to the perception of "other" Corvette drivers there, I know the Brotherhood could make a great showing - maybe even take home the traveling trophy for the club with the three best aggregates! It would be a chance to quiet some stuffy C5 and C6 drivers as Pete and Dominic have before! And, it would give some western IN and mid IL Zs a venue to meet one last time before the snow flies!
More on this later, as it has not been officially confirmed that this (will be the 4th) annual event is yet scheduled. But, it is a way off yet. Maybe in the mean time some of out IN brothers can come up with a rendezvous near there. (The question is...Will Dominic get back on the horse that threw him last year???)
Being new to the Brotherhood, I'm still becoming acquainted. And being based in IL, I don't hear about events going on in other states in the Region. So, some of you "old salts" (a nautical term of endearment) that live in the other states, let's hear about some events in your neck of the woods too! Cruise nights, Tours, or just GTGs. Let me know and I'll see how the Registry can help make it an "event" in your area.
P.