However, after this past weekend, it has become apparent that we need to discuss an option for our 2011 gathering now.

It had come to my attention that Mike Yager (of Mid America Motorworks, one of C3VR's sponsors and hosts of the famous "Funfest") has invited us to come visit their facility as a group and get a intimate look at how they produce their C3 parts & accessories.  So, while I was at Funfest 2009 this past weekend, I met with Mike Yager.  While he took me on a tour of their Performance Choice facility, we discussed a visit by C3VR.  I told him that our 2010 gathering was already set for the Western US and that would mean we wouldn't be looking to the Central US again until 2011.  He told me that 2011 would be fine.  We'd probably be looking at Spring so as to not interfere with Funfest in September. 

I also asked him if he wanted it to just be the C3VR folk or make an event for all C3s.  He answered my question by asking "What do YOU want?" 

After speaking with a few C3VR members during Funfest, it seems the majority of folk think it should be an ALL C3 event.  It would give all C3 owners out there an event of their own, and gives C3VR the potential to gain new members.  At the same time, it offers Mike the ability to be intimate with a larger portion of his C3 market.  Which is what Mike is hoping to get out of this. He wants to be able to sit down with us and hear what type of things we are looking for.  He wants to ask us questions and he wants us to ask them questions.  Mike can use the power of his customer base, catalogs, website and other connections to help publicize the event.  I also met with the editor of Corvette Enthusiast magazine who said he'd write an article about it to help promote it as well.

While the exact details have certainly not been worked out yet, some ideas are... seminars, road-tours, tours of the MAM facilities, helping to make carpet sets (someone can buy a set while we are there, and help make the set they are going to bring home!) . Oh, and it is possible they might have a race track on site by then.  Mike & his staff would likely plan most of the event, making it a very easy year for us!

So, at this point, my questions to you are these:

   Chuck

You got my vote.

Dave

I was hoping for Branson, MO or St. Louis or some interesting area like that.

If we do go to MAM, it should be open to all C3 owners.

 

Adam, I already told you, I'm very interested and I think this could be great!  I say bring on all C3's and let's party!!

Just check the calendar so we don't conflict with any major Vette events.