BBQ at JVD's Thursday at the Gathering

[vandornjim]

Many of you have contacted me about having a get together over here like we normally do. I was thinking about something a little different.

This is a special year and a special Gathering. So many of us are old friends, well, ok, we've known each other for a long time.

I would like to really organize a nice evening of fun and food, a few beers and maybe a little music? A few of you have also asked about a silent auction, maybe showing some videos?

Well, I'd like to hear some feedback, public or privately. I don't know how many of you goons will be bringing your better halfs, but I'd like to hear from you girls. It's about time we give you some consideration too (and not just the dishes).

I will also be taping during the event to include some footage in our "Legend Lives" DVD production. We will be interviewing people, etc. I have located many pictures of our early events which I will be making into slide shows too. Stillwater, Millard Filmore (talk about a party) and of course, the Legend Lives. My how some of us have changed!

Well, let me hear your thoughts. Oh, we'll also have a full staff here during the event (Bob, Jr, Tim and possibly some LT5 Gang members). Should any of you need anything, or want to pre-schedule for any service please let us know in advance.

Many of you have already offered to help. Thanks!
Looking forward to a terrific event.

[vandornjim]

Re: The BBQ on Thursday Nite, May 13th.
Thanks for your email responses gang, it's going crazy. It's a little bit early to be counting heads right now but we'll need to get a count as we get closer. Sounds like a heck of a turnout already. I wanted to add something. Several of you have offered to contribute to the cause. Well, we'll run up a bill with a band or DJ, some good food and a couple of kegs for the weeknd, decorations, video projector, etc, etc. So, IF you would like to contribute, you can mail a check or use my PayPal account (vandornjim@aol.com). If you use PayPal, look for the reason of sending money and there will be a tab marked "personal". Using this will avoid the usual fees they take out.

I will keep a list of contributions and contributors and make sure you all are rewarded for your efforts. I've found several large boxes with various Corvette, Pirate and ZR-1 T-shirts which might be perfect for you all. Also, any leftover funds will be used to buy a brick, etc, donation to the NCM so don't be shy. And let me add this. Anyone who contributes $50 or more will receive a brand new Legend Lives 18 page full color brochure from April 1995. It is packed with color pictures and advertisers, and many notable people from the ZR-1 community, many of whom are no longer with us. This would make one heck of a nice autograph book for this event after some 15 years ago it was printed. I have sold these on EBay for over $100 EACH. I have a very limited supply but will offer them in appreciation and in order to help make this event a terrific and memorable success. While they last!

Of course you all know that I like to make our events something to remember so rest assured there will be a little package given out to each of you regardless of any contributions. I would like to ask each of you to once again send me photos of your cars so I can do a commemorative DVD. Photos should be of a ZR-1/Grand Sport, no people, in scenic or historical landmark themes. Military/Armed Forces pics work really well. I'll need 30-40 so dig deep.

Of course we don't want to interfere with any other plans, i.e., the NCM or Registry agendas. These thoughts are just for Thursday nite's little get together here at Auto Masters. It seems there is another BBQ scheduled for Friday so let me say that we'll look to set the menu different than the usual. And remember. A very special award goes to the most ZR-1 and Grand Sport dressed/equipped. I'd say we better have a Mr & Ms of each!!

Thanks in advance!!
Jvd & the Mutt