Nationwide show?

[Riqs57]

I'm trying my best not to conflict so it appeals to all.

[cdennisg]

I understand that completely. I just thought of those couple of things.
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[nerfer]

[Riqs57]

Thanks nerfer, I don't mind any so called negativity anyway, I like hearing from both points of view. I know both sides of the country are served by regional events and that's fine. I am thinking more along the lines of international but making it more accessible to both sides of the country here at the same time. People drive from east to west and west to easy but making it centrally located so that its more convenient to all would be good. And the fact that it being planned as an event that would take place over at least a four day period makes it even more flexible for folks to participate. It's all in the initial planning stages at this time anyway, theres a lot of strategic planning to be done for something like this to happen. I am looking into fairgrounds right now that would offer a lot of amenities including camping, attractions and entertainment.

[DAIZEE]

the every 2nd year or so is an excellent idea.

re kids and school:

it might be possible to sell the teacher on the idea if homework could be taken along, or if the kids could give a talk on what, where and why presentation like a show and tell afterwards. School years run from August thru end of June pretty well in North America. I think that Schools can/could be approached re 2 to 4or 5 days off as long as the child is learning something. I know that here in Canada special trips, etc... can be arranged with homework assignments given before time.

Also could consider having it in association with an already annual event IF there was the space or could be near one shortly before or after.

just throwing out ideas out there.
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[cdennisg]

My daughter is in first grade, and my wife is a teacher. I'm screwed!

What you propose is common. Families take a long trip and get some curriculum from the teachers to work on during the trip, often tying the subject of that trip into the work.

Unfortunately, that won't work for my wife. She cannot take time off during the school year. On the flip side, she has little interest in VW shows, beyond kicking my ass out the door when show weekend comes around.

This event could be very cool. I would do my best to attend. I love road trips.
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[kevin3406]

this "national show" would have to be a monster event. the likes of which have never been seen among VW enthusiasts. it would require a large corporate. sponsorship. I'm thinking VWoA? ??
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[Glenn]

[drscope]

Most of the VW folks in my part of the country must be far worse off then others.

Many of them have cars that have difficulty trying to drive 1-1/2 hours to a local show, let alone half way across the country.

Then there is the other thing of just trying to find enough cash to fill the gas tank.

So I think out of the 500 to 1,000 mid atlantic VW people, you might get 2 or 3 to come.

There is a reason they are messing with rusty old VW's in place of Porsches.


Maybe you should think about a travelling show. One big show that goes to a different part of the country each year. Maybe us poor east coasters would have to wait 2 years, but eventually the show would come to us.
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[kevin3406]

to Glenn: I see your point. VW has no time for us airheads. yet it would be a great way to show off the new vws, given the show were big enough. to Dr scope : that's not a bad idea!
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[kevin3406]

yet for some strange reason thousands of bikers invade sturgis every year. Daytona too. some trailer the bikes, some ride them. some ride the ride every year! from everywhere! I think its the "spirit" of making the trip that's appealing to them. "just because" right? why not the same type of gathering for us VW lovers? of would be a kind of "volkswagen mecca"
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[DAIZEE]

Yep the bikers from across North America go to Port Dover, Ontario everytime there is a Friday the 13th, regardless of the weather. This year they get a treat 3 Fri the 13th and they are 13 weeks apart!

I just want to say that I think a good positive letter to V of A and even perhaps Canada "might" be received favorably. Never know without asking.

I think keeping the event every 2nd year in the same local is the preferred agenda. That lets people plan ahead and especially because not all VW are a moving motel so with that in mind, there would have to be a place for trailers to be parked as well as any tow vehicles. just a thought
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