Originally posted within another thread by ebo. I wanted to pull it out and create it's own thread, because it really should be it's own topic because of how important it is and I don't want it to get missed. I completely agree with everything ebo says below and couldn't have said it better myself. But know that my own personal gratitude is extended to Sarge, Michelle & Dave as well! I know how hard it is to do this, which is why I've been soliciting help the past few gatherings. I simply couldn't do it anymore, plus having locals put it together makes for a much better expereince, in my opinion. So THANK YOU!!!! Here is what ebo posted:
Daryl, Michelle, and Dave...........Before this gets away from us I want to thank you for taking on this huge task of our C3VR gathering.
I know from experience how much time and leg work goes into a multiday event. The first pick up the phone and chat is just scratching the surface, it's the multiple face to face meeting's so both parties see it's for real. Thinking of events, the driving routes, the timing of the day.
Then the Hotel being set up, a "Home Base" and youz guyz's did a fantastic job on that as the communication between the hotel owners and your committee has been fantastic. We all worry about our cars and you have addressed that so well!
Then getting Bairs scheduled was another great job, and they in turn have to plan a whole "Mini Event"
The engine tour and getting it set up so the plant is pretty much ours all day....60 people OMG how did you pull that one off! My local club is doing a tour in August and they were told the max was 20 people!
Then the food negotiations .....yum looks fantastic and I'm sure you spent many face to face and phone calls on this. Then making sure you have all the deposits and the money paid out to them is another whole ball of wax! Getting all the checks in and cashed (more time and leg work to the bank) and then back to the restaurants to put down payments. Not to mention if you do not get peoples money on time....."do I pay for them?" are they really coming?
Whew I'm tired just thinking about it all.
I did not even mention all the hair loss during all this craziness!
So I just want to thank you all now before this party gets started as it's not like this bearded fairy in a tutu waves a wand and this stuff just happens.
ebo