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WCC 2005 Venue and Leadership? |
JeffBowlsby |
Jun 23 2004, 04:17 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,520 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Its been quiet the last couple-o-weeks. There was a lot of buzz immediately following the 1st WCC, but we haven’t heard any follow-up.
So whats happening behind the scenes? There was general consensus that the WCC should move around between the SF Bay area, the Portland Oregon area and SoCal, for lots of reasons. The 1st WCC seemed to really benefit and frankly was only possible because we by piggybacked onto other concurrent events. Portland was suggested for WCC 2005. Any progress made? Here is an another idea: Parade 2006 is scheduled for Portland. That is one huge P-car event and whatever happens, the 914CLub should be planning to show EN MASSE…we could coattail onto it and make it even bigger. But is Parade too big to run a concurrent 914-only event? Maybe the WCC2006 is before or after Parade? Maybe its altogether a bad idea? If WCC2006 is in P-land then that would suggest that WCC2005 be held in SoCal. Anyone from SoCal willing to put the WCC2005 together next year? I nominate Team Slits/Cricket or Team Kline/Howard to show us the SoCal way to party 914-style… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) The WCC2004 was planned in about 3 months, and it worked out ok, but 6 months or more for an event of this caliber would be much mo’ better and effective. A lot of upfront work should be and can be done before the end of this year…lining up sponsors, drafting the brochure, creating graphics, creating a website, roughing in the event schedule. Registrations should begin 3 months before and cut off no less than 1 month before the event. The major key is identifying and coordinating with concurrently planned events, if that approach will be taken…its not the only way, just the easiest way. A stand-alone event with sufficient activities to keep the interest high, is very difficult to pull off. The WCC2004 Sponsors are ready to commit for next year...as soon as they are contacted. I believe we could get larger sponsorships from additional sponsors in 2005 with better organization. There are many who are willing to assist …but one person needs to step up to take the lead. |
boxstr |
Jun 24 2004, 09:23 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have been lurking in the back before commiting to spearheading an effort to bring the WCC 2005 to Portland Oregon.
The one event that I would want to piggyback off of is the Baxters Vintage car races, check the website. www.portlandhistorics.com I have been waiting to attend the three day event and see how it plays out, and to judge if it would be an event the we can seamlessly work into. All of the other needs are already in place. Such as lodging, restaurants,shopping,day trips, and "in case of rain" other things to keep you from melting in the downpour. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I received my Historic Races three day pass this past week, and they are planning a two day Sat. and Sunday autocross at $5.00 per car. It will be held in the infield pro pits, which is the same spot that the PCA has the monthly autocrosses when we are unable to have them in the outside parking area. I have posted about this event in the early days after just returning form the WCC in San Jose. Some people in the PNW were supportive of this venue. I have mentioned this to people (914 owners)who did not attend the WCC 2004 and have received an overwhelming show of support and willingness to "call me if I can help". I have been to many PCA parade starting back in 1975. Unless you are a Porsche club member, and you want to follow the parade agenda for each and everyday, then you are going to be out of luck. Yes there are some free time days but still PCA oriented. CCLINWCC2005INPDX????? |
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