Canuck Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 We are looking for some suggestions for the 2010 Western Meet. The criteria for a meet event is as follows: - Multi-day car show event - There must be a member available to organize the meet (preferrably local). - Preferably late-May until early September - Parking as a club during the show strongly preferred - It must be a location where we could expect a minimum of 10 members to attend. Click the link to see the map of where we have been: Past Western Meet Locations Map If you have a suggestion, please provide the location and event info. Simply stating "we should have it in Town, State" is not enough. Please also take into consideration where we have been thus far. If needed, I can organize an event which I'm attending but anyone can throw their hat in the ring. One note to start this off. Due to the fact that the Western Members are so spread out and that some areas just have a low number of members to begin with, it can be tough to get decent attendance (minimum 10 preferred) in some areas. Also, the fact that there are limited suitible events in the Western States makes it even more difficult to meet everyone's needs. I've looked into a few events and locations but I'll save my suggestions for later in the discussion. Email me, PM me, or post your suggestions here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsin Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hooters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevyss Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Boise, ID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsin Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I here Idaho is real beautiful, I'd take a trip there.... they got a Hooters? Kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevyss Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 There are some really nice car shows in that area during the summer. Guess one could check out the local events calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughn Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I think that Boise was one of our choices in a past vote. Looked like a big 3 day show. I would be all over Boise, but somehow I get the feeling we will be heading further South. Vaughn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Yes, there is a show in Boise I found a few years ago that is a good candidate for a meet. Thanks to Adrian for his constructive suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsin Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hey, I hear Hooters has got some great Hot Wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hey, I hear Hooters has got some great Hot Wings yes Pink, when I lived in Oregon the Spotted Owl was in great jeopardy...it's nice to hear that you are such a great supporter and concerned for every bird that gives a hoot..... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Canuck Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Maybe it's time for me to drop some of my ideas out there. These are all 2 or 3-day events. Boise, Idaho Northwest Motorfest July 2010 http://www.rpmprod.com/2009_Motorfest_results.html 1,000 cars Live entertainment Other entertainment (Rock crawling demo, drag racing lawn mowers, holeshot nationals Charges admission to public Logan, Utah Cache Valley Cruise-in July 2010 http://www.cachevalleycruisein.com/index.php Poker run Sock hop Raffles Live entertainment Swap meet Show n shine Cruise/parade Charges admission to public The Dalles, Oregon Cruise the Gorge August 2010 http://gorgeguide.com/component/eventlist/details/221-cruise-the-gorgeneon-nights.html Cruise-in Show n shine Live entertainment Drag racing (not sure if it is for participants or just spectator) Model car contest Not much info at this time. The web site for the show is down right now Medford, Oregon Medford Cruise June 2010 http://medfordcruise.org/index.html 1972 and older vehicles Show n shine Poker run Drag racing for event participants Cruise Live entertainment Drive-in movie No admission to public La Grande, Oregon Grande Ronde-A-View Weekend July 2010 http://www.freewebs.com/uctimbercruisers/ Cruise-in Friday Poker walk Show & Shine Barbecue Cruise Poker cruise No admission to public Bend, Oregon Flashback Cruz July/August 2010 http://www.flashbackcruz.com/ 1974 and older vehicles Raffles/prizes Cruise/fun run Live entertainment Parking appears to be based on registrant # (Not desired. I would have to research further) Poker walk Show n shine Street dance Car olympics No admission to public Prineville, Oregon Rod & Custom Weekend May 2010 http://www.centraloregonstreetrods.com/rod-custom-weekend.html#weekend Cruise Model car contest (wonder if my LEGO Monte would qualify) Poker walk Show n shine Live entertainment Ice cream social Poker run Kids games BBQ (BYOB) I'm leaning toward the Medford Cruise myself. It seems to have a lot going for the event and is not as close to the 2009 meet location as some of the other events. Some guys would get an opportunity to drag race their cars too which is something we haven't done in a western meet yet. I did find some other events in Idaho but they were too close to Polson to have as a 2010 meet. The events which charge admission to the public are typically a little pickier on the vehicles entered (no visible rust, all one colour, must be complete interior, etc). Any members with project cars would not likely be able to enter. We ran into this issue during the 2008 meet. Still open to other events if you have ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MONTE831 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Well I just paid my due and just waiting for my decal....i had an idea for next years western meet theres a 5 day event that starts on a wednesday in Salinas, ca (where i live) and the next 4 days (ends on a sunday) are heald in beautiful monterey, ca. the show cherrys jubilee (if you want more info the website is www.cherrysjubilee.org) is heald at mazda laguna seca track in september. now if your a big race fan you know how beautiful this track is and i would say one of the best thing is during the show they all parade laps on the track where you get a chance to take your chances on the famous cork screw in your monte carlo. i'll be taking plenty of pictures and who ever is in charge of booking or picking where the meets will be email me or hit me up and i'll send you pictures. hope you really consider it....you wont be disappointed = ) here is a list of events WED - Old Towns Passport to Cherrys Cycle & Car Show & Shine (in salinas, ca) THURS - Natale's Car Show & Shine (in monterey, ca) FRI - Poker Run Show & Shine Cruise in Down town Monterey SAT - Show & Shine @ Laguna Seca SAT NIGHT - Show & Shine @ historic Cannery Row Sock Hop SUN - Pancake breakfast Show & Shine Awards I really hope you chose this car show. I know its one your gonna going to want to come back to again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Welcome to the club, Santiago! This club is great. You will not find a better group of people. That looks like a fantastic show with some neat activities (I'd love to go to Laguna Seca). Thanks for the suggestion. We have been to areas close to Salinas a few times already (Santa Rosa, Pismo Beach, Bishop) and we want to explore some other areas/States for 2010. Several Western states have yet to host a meet and there are some viable options in those states. We will get back to central California in future years but not for 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Keep that show on the list for a future meet, looks very attractive... A $105 show registration fee? I know it is for a good cause, but WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MONTE831 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 thats if you sign up for it after aug....if its before aug its $95....well at least thats what it is this year....and i believe it has been $95 every years as an early bird sign up fee.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Keep that show on the list for a future meet, looks very attractive... I already added it to my future Western Meet events list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothe Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Another good show and cruise in Oregon. I have attended the last 2 years and this is huge for this area. Junction City is about 10 miles off I-5 in the middle of Oregon. It is about an hour drive to highway 101 and the coast. Show and cruise are on Saturday. I don't know of any official events on Sunday. http://www. Junction City, Oregon Function 4 Junction May 29, 2010 http://www.function4junction.com/ Cruise is for 1974 and older vehicles show is open to all vehicles Show n shine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I vote for the Cherry’s jubilee show. Looks like a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MONTE831 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I vote for the Cherry’s jubilee show. Looks like a lot of fun. lol i second that vote lol maybe for the 2011 meet? but im really voting for the 2010 meet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 As discussed, there have already been a few meets within a few hours of Salinas (Bishop, Santa Rosa, Pismo Beach)and yet there are still other states which have never hosted a meet. If that was not the case, I'd give the Cherry's Jubilee show the thumbs-up for 2010. I really appreciate the suggestion as it looks like the right kind of event for a meet. I have bookmarked it in my "future meet" folder. I'd personally have no problem driving to that event next year but it is time to give some other States who have not hosted a meet a chance for 2010, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 Another good show and cruise in Oregon. I have attended the last 2 years and this is huge for this area. Junction City is about 10 miles off I-5 in the middle of Oregon. It is about an hour drive to highway 101 and the coast. Show and cruise are on Saturday. I don't know of any official events on Sunday. http://www. Junction City, Oregon Function 4 Junction May 29, 2010 http://www.function4junction.com/ Cruise is for 1974 and older vehicles show is open to all vehicles Show n shine Thanks for the suggestion, Francois! The type of events we are looking for are 2 or 3-day events with activities over the weekend and I'll explain the reason for this. It is difficult to draw people from long distances to the meet if it is only a 1 day event. On the west coast, the members are quite spread out and it is difficult to get decent attendance without drawing folks from a fair distance away. The attendance for a 1 day event would likely be low. If we added on some of our own weekend activities the club could be responsible if an accident occurred and the club was sued. The cost of the insurance to cover this is huge. Our meets are simply not big enough to warrant the insurance cost. Not only that, but organizing our own events is a ton more work and it can be tough to find club members to dedicate that amount of time. When we "piggy back" on other multi-day events, the weekend activities are the responsibility of the event and would fall under their insurance. I hope that explains the reason for a multi-day event. If anyone has further questions on this or anything else regarding meet events, don't hesitate to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevyss Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Aaron; I'll vote for Medford, OR. Sounds like a great week. Keep us posted. If I start planning a year out, hopefully I will be able to make 2010. Thanks for all your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Aaron; I'll vote for Medford, OR. Sounds like a great week. Keep us posted. If I start planning a year out, hopefully I will be able to make 2010. Thanks for all your work. Medford is nice, June is still a little iffy for weather. La Grande would be better for weather but I like the idea of either one having a drag strip, participate or not it's fun to watch....JMO...Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nygel Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 The Cherries Jubilee show is a Top Notch show for the future. I went last year and had a blast. I didn't drive my Monte on the track but I did opt for 5 laps in a Porsche race car as a passenger. That dude was flying! The cruises were great and I have yet to find an evening show that can compare with the one up and down Cannery Row. Awesome people and a great location on the coast. You hear that Big Block guys? NO OVER HEATING! Great weather. Nygel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevyss Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I'm with you Dave. La Grande would be great for me. It's only an hour and half away. Joseph, OR is a nice place, but they don't have anything that's a two or three day event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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