Deja vu?

[tomtom72]

Just my two cents, fwiw.

I've only been to the 09 & 10 Gatherings, and I would tend to agree with Rick's observation that our Registry is the bulk of the attendees.

However, Jeff is right in that we do have to sell the idea to the NCM. The link is to their schedule for 2011:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/calend...nts_2011.shtml

September is full this year, but October seems to only have two events. Maybe we should decide now if we want to see some one at the NCM to talk about moving our event while we are down at the Gathering this year?


Tom

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by FU2

3770 lbs 9:90's 132-134 mph all day , any day. I miss her.

WOW Frank, that is just awesome and I can only imagine how you miss her..............That is SWEEEET!!!!

[RICKYRJ1]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

okay, I have not been to a gather yet.. someday, but May is not a good time for me honestly

Me either, May is the start of my season so it has been hard for me to go. I did have a great time both times I attended but that was because of the people I got to spend time with. Last year was a blast with the tours and the Jingles drive.
I can't make it this year because of family obligations . Hope all have a good time

[FU]

Offering to pick up and drop off at Nashville Ricky , and you can drive

[ZZZZZR1]

Originally Posted by FU2

Offering to pick up and drop off at Nashville Ricky , and you can drive

Oh my. Permagrin every mile with that 440 to?

Nice!!

David

[zr1mom]

We had talked about this before but Sept/Oct can be tough. For example at the NCM:

Anniversary Celebration & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
September 1 - 3

NCM Benefit at HOD Thunderhill
September 7-8

Z06 Fest
September 15 - 17

R8C Reunion
September 25 - 30

NCM Benefit at HOD Autobahn Country Club
October 3

1-Lap of Kentucky ? Bourbon & Horsepower
October 10 ? 14

then you also have Corvettes at Carlisle the end of August which is a big event for the Registry.

Also
Corvette Funfest (Mid America Show)

2011 - Sept. 16-18th

So it gets a little busy that time of year. Not to mention kids just going back to school, etc.

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by zr1mom

We had talked about this before but Sept/Oct can be tough. For example at the NCM:

Anniversary Celebration & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
September 1 - 3

NCM Benefit at HOD Thunderhill
September 7-8

Z06 Fest
September 15 - 17

R8C Reunion
September 25 - 30

NCM Benefit at HOD Autobahn Country Club
October 3

1-Lap of Kentucky ? Bourbon & Horsepower
October 10 ? 14

then you also have Corvettes at Carlisle the end of August which is a big event for the Registry.

Also
Corvette Funfest (Mid America Show)

2011 - Sept. 16-18th

So it gets a little busy that time of year. Not to mention kids just going back to school, etc.

I'm gonna ask a really stupid question here, so forgive my ignorance...

No doubt the NCM is a fine facility to host the Registry event. But, the question is, (as I put on my flame suit) why do we necessarily have to cow-tow to the schedule or whims of the NCM? Is there a convention center in BG that might work as a facility to hold the seminars and stage the various events? Am I alone here, or do others get the feeling the tail is wagging the dog? I mean really...May is a horrible time to plan anything in KY, due to spring weather - as we well know. I mean, it is a big expense for many of us to make the trip, . And, some have said they won't make the trip again because of the weather.

I'm just sayin...I'll shut up now.

P.

[zr1mom]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

I'm gonna ask a really stupid question here, so forgive my ignorance...

No doubt the NCM is a fine facility to host the Registry event. But, the question is, (as I put on my flame suit) why do we necessarily have to cow-tow to the schedule or whims of the NCM? Is there a convention center in BG that might work as a facility to hold the seminars and stage the various events? Am I alone here, or do others get the feeling the tail is wagging the dog? I mean really...May is a horrible time to plan anything in KY, due to spring weather - as we well know. I mean, it is a big expense and why do we have to fight the elements?

I'm just sayin...I'll shut up now.

P.

Not a stupid question at all. There has been talk over the years about doing it somewhere else. For example Las Vegas has been trying to build up an event out there for a few years now.

But events take ALOT of effort and time to put together. One reason we do it at the NCM is because they do 90% or more of the work. Also where better to have a Corvette event then at a Corvette Museum plus having the Corvette plant right across the street doesn't hurt. Then add a track nearby as well.

Getting an event started at a new location is tough. Look how big Mid America's first Corvette show was. It takes time and repeated events at the same location year after year to build it up.

I'm not saying we shouldn't hold it somewhere else but you have make sure you have the people and resources to put it all together and then hope that someone shows up.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

I'm gonna ask a really stupid question here, so forgive my ignorance...

No doubt the NCM is a fine facility to host the Registry event. But, the question is, (as I put on my flame suit) why do we necessarily have to cow-tow to the schedule or whims of the NCM? Is there a convention center in BG that might work as a facility to hold the seminars and stage the various events? Am I alone here, or do others get the feeling the tail is wagging the dog? I mean really...May is a horrible time to plan anything in KY, due to spring weather - as we well know. I mean, it is a big expense and why do we have to fight the elements?

I'm just sayin...I'll shut up now.

P.

I see what you're saying but part of the draw, for me at least, is to hang out at the ncm and ******** with people i haven't see in a few years. the idea of sitting in a hotel or convention center seems a bit too much like work to me. but that's me, your idea certainly isn't a bad one and I'm interested to hear the discussion on it

[Pete]

Paul,we used to have saminars at the hotels banquet.
But NCM wants there cut,i call them National Corvette Mafia.
What blasphemy i just said.

Pete