XLR's 10th Anniversary Celebration Sept. 2013

[graytoad]

Let's make sure we have a face to face discussion about this at Bobfest. I still don't know anyone so when you can't put a face to a comment it is difficult to follow. ChicagoDave, I assume as you started this, you can lead that discussion? If in fact that this will be 2013 is there a way to change the title of he thread to reduce confusion?


I am hoping that everyone here on this thread are also is going to Bobfest? That would sure make discussions easier. As for helping, I will likely be onboard: again, I am new to this forum, big changes in our lives: where will I be? ... etc.

[cubby558]

For those that would be traveling a great distance, that makes sense. I know Bob Leonard has worked hard with MAM and their Funfest to get a great showing of XLR's at the event and would be awesome to have just as many there after the 10th Anniversary celebration. A Mon-Wed. event in Bowling Green, then on to Effingham, IL for the Funfest and BOBFEST for Fri-Sun!!! That would be a great week--many would be ready to go back to work after that week--just to relax!

Originally Posted by Madmac

I like the idea however it makes it tough when both events are spread over two different weekends. Has there been any thought to trying to run both events back to back so that when we leave BG we head straight to Bob Fest. For those that are more than a days drive away from both events what are we to do between the last day in BG and the first day of Bob Fest? Ok who said sober up I heard you.

[ChicagoDave]

Originally Posted by Crimson Pearl

What kind of help are you thinking will be needed?

Here are some things that I can think of - that we would probably need assistance on for the weekend:

Getting a block of rooms from a local hotel (special discounted rate)
Coming up with an event "logo"
Dash Plaque (designing, ordering, etc....)
Tshirts or Polo Shirts for the event
Putting together an itinerary (dinner plans, possible Plant Tours, guest
speakers for "inside" info about the birth of the XLR, etc....)
Trasportation between hotel and museum (for those that are leaving their
XLR's in the museum during the event)
campaign to get people to attend (advertising or something I guess)

... just to name a few things off the top of my head... anything else you can think of Bruce? Feel free to edit them in.

[Cadillac Tech]

Originally Posted by Madmac

I like the idea however it makes it tough when both events are spread over two different weekends. Has there been any thought to trying to run both events back to back so that when we leave BG we head straight to Bob Fest. For those that are more than a days drive away from both events what are we to do between the last day in BG and the first day of Bob Fest? Ok who said sober up I heard you.

Originally Posted by cubby558

For those that would be traveling a great distance, that makes sense. I know Bob Leonard has worked hard with MAM and their Funfest to get a great showing of XLR's at the event and would be awesome to have just as many there after the 10th Anniversary celebration. A Mon-Wed. event in Bowling Green, then on to Effingham, IL for the Funfest and BOBFEST for Fri-Sun!!! That would be a great week--many would be ready to go back to work after that week--just to relax!

Great idea, we need to give this some thought. We can discuss this @ BobFest.

[Cadillac Tech]

Originally Posted by ChicagoDave

Here are some things that I can think of - that we would probably need assistance on for the weekend:

Getting a block of rooms from a local hotel (special discounted rate)
Coming up with an event "logo"
Dash Plaque (designing, ordering, etc....)
Tshirts or Polo Shirts for the event
coordinate event with NCM
Putting together an itinerary (dinner plans, possible Plant Tours, guest
speakers for "inside" info about the birth of the XLR, etc....)
Trasportation between hotel and museum (for those that are leaving their
XLR's in the museum during the event)
campaign to get people to attend (advertising or something I guess)

... just to name a few things off the top of my head... anything else you can think of Bruce? Feel free to edit them in.

Good list.

[Cadillac Tech]

Originally Posted by cubby558

For those that would be traveling a great distance, that makes sense. I know Bob Leonard has worked hard with MAM and their Funfest to get a great showing of XLR's at the event and would be awesome to have just as many there after the 10th Anniversary celebration. A Mon-Wed. event in Bowling Green, then on to Effingham, IL for the Funfest and BOBFEST for Fri-Sun!!! That would be a great week--many would be ready to go back to work after that week--just to relax!

MAM FunFest is scheduled for Sept. 20-22 2013.

[ald42]

Originally Posted by ChicagoDave

I spoke to Bruce this morning (they are up at Road America) and when they were there this morning, Wendell, from the Corvette Museum, tracked him down and wanted to update us on putting together the XLR 10th Anniversary display in Bowling Green. They are very excited to host this for us - just need us to pick a date. I told Bruce that we should go with the Sept. 12th - 15th, 2013 dates as a first choice, 2nd weekend in Oct. as a back-up date.
Bruce will bring everyone up to speed on some of the musuem's ideas, when they get back from Road America.
This will not happen with just a couple of us planning it - we need a good amount of help from all of these awesome XLR owners on the forum here, to pull it off. I'm excited ... WHO'S WITH MEEEEEE!?

this sounds like a lot of fun,two events!! I'M EXCITED,I'M IN!!! great idea,thanks

[Phrede]

I know I talked about being interested at Bobfest and want to make sure it gets posted here for reference.

I'll help with something. Keep in mind that I am 3.5 hours from Bowling Green if it helps to make a personal appearance to settle something or actually lay eyes on a hotel or ??

The current cold snap (it will be in the 30's in Bowling Green tomorrow night) prompts me to think that September may be better solely from a weather standpoint. The ideas others have posted in favor of a SEP date also make sense to me.

[Harrisburg Hat]

I wonder when Steve's birthday might be...maybe October...

[sschooley]

Originally Posted by Harrisburg Hat

I wonder when Steve's birthday might be...maybe October...

Yea, but now it sounds like the 10 year celebration event and BobFest/FunFest may be doubled up into a back to back non-stop party running from Sept 13 through Sept 22 2013. This may yet call for an early party cake and presents for those deserving nearby birth dates....particularly if there is need for some kind of mid-week transitioning party between these special weekends. Just thinking of an excuse to keep partying if one is ever needed......

Steve

[mtrocket]

Originally Posted by sschooley

if one is ever needed......
Steve

I'm thinking you hit the nail on the head right there!!!!

[Phrede]

Originally Posted by sschooley

Yea, but now it sounds like the 10 year celebration event and BobFest/FunFest may be doubled up into a back to back non-stop party running from Sept 13 through Sept 22 2013. This may yet call for an early party cake and presents for those deserving nearby birth dates....particularly if there is need for some kind of mid-week transitioning party between these special weekends. Just thinking of an excuse to keep partying if one is ever needed......

Steve

ME 2. 14 days early for me if I was still having birthdays. I decided I was old enough and quit having them.

[Lil_XLR8r]

This sounds like it is going to be really exciting! Is there any updates on it yet??