RRC06 planning..., it was so damn fun last year... we gotta Options

[VegasRacer]

take advantage of me, give me a job to do.

Ferg

Detail my car. (IMG:http://www.350z-tech.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/buffing.gif) I want Elvira to be as clean as your white one was.
Or . . . . if you have time maybe you could check out the Gonzo Inn and any other motels that look like they would be a good host location for us to use.

[BMartin914]

Dates work for me.

If we need to get together a planning committee, I'm game.

I agree that most everything worked out real nice last year, and knowing what we know now, I think we can make it even better than last year.

I sure hope so because I have decided to put my resources towards RRC in lieu of the LaJunta event next month, so let's make it worth my while! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

If you've got some time Ferg, it might be worthwhile to check out the hotel John had mentioned and see if they might be able to do a group rate and see if they might be able to block out some rooms for those dates. That is probably the first big hurdle we need to tackle. Getting Russell involved early too is probably something we need to do as well.

I would vote for doing maybe the awards banquet at the same spot we had dinner at the first night - that was great!

I am really looking forward to this and looking forward to driving my 914 this year instead of a Jetta! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

[Ferg]

OK, so on my list.

Gonzo Inn (i'll take some pics, and do some talkin)
Picnic area (i'll take pics of any nice locals, by river, shaded ect)

and finally and most important, start looking for a proper car wash in town (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Ferg. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[brant]

dang Ben...
going to miss you at lajunta.
but we will drink a beer for you!

ok.. lets announce the dates guys
that way we can get it into peoples busy calendars before they fill up.

should we start a thread?
brant

[VegasRacer]

ok.. lets announce the dates guys
that way we can get it into peoples busy calendars before they fill up.

should we start a thread?
brant

Sure. Why not. DO IT! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)

Has anybody contacted Russ yet?

[BMartin914]

dang Ben...
going to miss you at lajunta.
but we will drink a beer for you!

ok.. lets announce the dates guys
that way we can get it into peoples busy calendars before they fill up.

should we start a thread?
brant

You know I wanted to go, but the timing is not good (moving that weekend) and I can't swing it financially...

So I decided I would plan on the RRC for sure come September and offer my services again. It sure was fun and will be more fun now that my car is driveable.

Let me know what we need and what I can do - maybe the same as last year? Whatcha think guys?

Let's start a thread (Brant), get it stickied and keep riding people like we did last year and the way you (Brant) have for the LaJunta event. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

So if they can't make it, they sure will feel bad about it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Ferg]

ok.. lets announce the dates guys
that way we can get it into peoples busy calendars before they fill up.

should we start a thread?
brant

Sure. Why not. DO IT! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)

Has anybody contacted Russ yet?

I saw Russ twice driving his 914 while in Moab, both times I was not in my car, (on bike, or walking) tried to flag him down with no luck. I met one of his BLM coworkers on a trial, and told him to say Hi from Ferg at the 914 club...

I scouted a couple of places for a park/picnic setting.... Old town park was just a little north of town, just before the road we turned off to do the Moutain drive loop. Nice park with big trees, (shade) grass, volley ball net ect. Lot's of place to park as well. It can be reserved. I also did some looking at some river locations, but that may prove to be tricky, lot's of nice pull off/camp spots along 128 (road along river) but those could be full of campers ect at any given time.

Also checked out the gonzo inn, very very nice, and IMO gonna be too nice, talked at lenght with the group reservation lady, cheapest room at group rate is still 115. with the suites at 145. Place I stayed was very nice Adventure Inn, but I think was only 20 rooms and no pool for kiddies. but was very clean, locally owned, and very cool owners. I talked with them a little about it, but not sure if it will be big enough if the event grows this year.

Ferg.

[TROJANMAN]

I'll check in with the place we had dinner (first night) last year, as a place to stay. I know it will be a few more bucks, but the lady at the desk had told me that they occasionally run off season specials for under $100 a night. Can someone please post the info of who to contact there? (ben?)

has someone started a thread yet?

[BMartin914]

The place is called the Red Cliffs Lodge. It would certainly be on the top of my list for accommodations, but I am skeptical of a sub-$100 per night room rate. But if anyone can make it happen Gre...I mean...TROJANMAN can make it happen! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[TROJANMAN]

The discounted rate would be $140, but they are booked up for that weekend right now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) he said that they do get cancellations though. They even have mini cabins available.

[brant]

my gut tells me that because we are catering to a 914 crowd, we should try to keep expenses in line with last year (ie: affordable)

roughly
70 bucks for the event
90 for the hotel
most meals included.

but heck maybe I'm wrong...
what do you all think?

brant

[VegasRacer]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

I think the $100 barrier is one we do not want to cross.

Entry fee should include as many meals as possible, and still remain under $100. IIRC the only non food item we spent money on last year was to pay Joe a few buck for the awards. Shirts were separate order items. I know some people paid for the printing of the maps out of their own pockets.

Whatever Host Hotel we choose, the price per night should also be under $100. I don't want to scare anybody away.

Whatever we do, some people are still gonna bitch that it cost to much. Gas, food, hotel, etc. do all add up. Even so, I have never heard anybody say that it was not worth every penny after an event was over.

All we can do is make the best choices possible. Anybody is welcome to join the planning committee if they think they have a better idea. I know I will attend, no matter what it cost. All I can say is 'Fuch 'em, if they can't take a joke'.

[BMartin914]

$140 a night is too much money. At that price, I think that it would knock some people out (possibly myself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)).

I'm with John in that I think we need to stay under $100 bucks for the entry fee and for the cost of the room (per night).

We did it up pretty good last time as far as meals, etc was concerned, just don't expect that fancy map this time 'round because I no longer have access to that "equipment."

The rooms at the Aarchway Inn were nice, and I had no issues, but I realize that a few folks did, but I would still have no problem doing the Aarchway Inn again this year. It was perfectly acceptable in my opinion.

[TROJANMAN]

Archway works for me. the fact that it is not right in town makes for a nice caravan of 20+ cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

i just called the other place out of curiosity.

[BMartin914]

We can continue to look at other avenues. There are quite a few places to stay in the area, but the Aarchway was pretty accommodating and the amenities weren't too bad either.

Has anybody been able to get a hold of Russell? I forgot what his username is.

[Ferg]

We should prolly start getting the hotel thing in order soon for reduced rates. When I was there in march, I got the impression that things were starting to get booked for Sept.

Ferg.

[TROJANMAN]

i think the plan was go full force after the holiday and WCC

let's have a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/jsharp.gif) to discuss

[VegasRacer]

Aren't most of us are going to be at the WCC? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
If we can find time in Portland, we could all have a meeting.

[Jeroen]

let me know if you want/need it for this year...
same if you want changes or have other ideas

[Jeroen]

oh... if you want/need an event info page here on the site (like last year) with online registration form, lemme know too (gimme info on what you want on it)