Rich Stern
Well-Known Member
Here's what I know about the ST meet, as well as some requests for assitance:
The new Sport Trac will be unveiled at the 2005 Texas State Fair.
Ford will host us, at the fair, on Friday, September 30th. They are working on an agenda for that day. Details to follow when I have them.
We'll do our usual Saturday meet on October 1st, probably not at the fair, but somewhere in the vacinity at a venue that is suitable for a small automotive group-type gathering, similar to what we've done at Hubers the last two years.
Here's where I need some help, particlarly from you "Big D" area folks:
1. Need suggestions for a Saturday venue. A good quality public park with pavillions would be suitable, as would any catered/party/group type venue. Key issues are adquate parking, shelter in case of inclement weather, and facilities for catering, either by the venue (preferred), or by someone we hire from outside the venue. I don't know what attendance will be, so I am going with 50 to 100 vehicles, and 100 to 200 people, as an initial estimate.
2. Hotel. Because of the state fair attendance, hotels close to the fair will probably be booked and/or expensive. Something a bit distant from the fair (15-25 miles) but close to whatever venue we choose for Saturday would be good. We can have our convoy to the fair on Friday. Ideally, we're looking for a clean, moderately priced hotel with good parking and highway access. A swimming pool, proximity to other attractions (Dallas and the surrounding area), etc., are all bonuses.
Once again, registration will be via online form; I will have that up as soon as we nail down agenda and pricing. However, since I can no longer process credit cards, registrants will have to mail check or money order with registration info.
I need volunteer coordinators for the following (any expenses will be covered out of the registration fees):
- Name badges
- Registration packets
- Maps
- Contests, prizes and giveaways
- Convoy organizer
Please do not volunteer unless you are 110% certain you will be attending the meet.
I don't have any more info than what I just explained. I should have more by late next week. Post your questions, concerns, thoughts, horoscopes, etc., here.
Edit: Added link to Texas State Fair site.
The new Sport Trac will be unveiled at the 2005 Texas State Fair.
Ford will host us, at the fair, on Friday, September 30th. They are working on an agenda for that day. Details to follow when I have them.
We'll do our usual Saturday meet on October 1st, probably not at the fair, but somewhere in the vacinity at a venue that is suitable for a small automotive group-type gathering, similar to what we've done at Hubers the last two years.
Here's where I need some help, particlarly from you "Big D" area folks:
1. Need suggestions for a Saturday venue. A good quality public park with pavillions would be suitable, as would any catered/party/group type venue. Key issues are adquate parking, shelter in case of inclement weather, and facilities for catering, either by the venue (preferred), or by someone we hire from outside the venue. I don't know what attendance will be, so I am going with 50 to 100 vehicles, and 100 to 200 people, as an initial estimate.
2. Hotel. Because of the state fair attendance, hotels close to the fair will probably be booked and/or expensive. Something a bit distant from the fair (15-25 miles) but close to whatever venue we choose for Saturday would be good. We can have our convoy to the fair on Friday. Ideally, we're looking for a clean, moderately priced hotel with good parking and highway access. A swimming pool, proximity to other attractions (Dallas and the surrounding area), etc., are all bonuses.
Once again, registration will be via online form; I will have that up as soon as we nail down agenda and pricing. However, since I can no longer process credit cards, registrants will have to mail check or money order with registration info.
I need volunteer coordinators for the following (any expenses will be covered out of the registration fees):
- Name badges
- Registration packets
- Maps
- Contests, prizes and giveaways
- Convoy organizer
Please do not volunteer unless you are 110% certain you will be attending the meet.
I don't have any more info than what I just explained. I should have more by late next week. Post your questions, concerns, thoughts, horoscopes, etc., here.
Edit: Added link to Texas State Fair site.
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