Topic: 2015 NASSM location selection thread

[Bagpypr]

Hi everyone, The Pacific Northwest Roadsters would like to officially be considered to host the 2015 NASSM Event. The location would be Portland, Oregon. This would be the first National event to be held on the west coast. We currently have 91 members in our local club with an established Events Committee. We have planned numerous events since our inception in 2007. We just finished out 4th Regional event and it was a huge success. We have a good working relationship with all of the clubs surrounding us. Thank you!


 

[DeepBlueGXP]

Audience will be limited due to the location but if you set it up there will always be the hardcore kappa owners that make the event. Good luck!

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[Bagpypr]

That is quite possibly true. 

However, wait until you see what we have lined up.  But I won't talk about it until we are chosen and until 2014 NASSM starts. 

Just putting our club in the hat for discussion and getting people thinking about it is all.

[Gentleman Jack]

Wow. That is some advanced planning. I sure hope the world is still spinning in 2015

[ChopTop]

Here's my  , learned from the Fiero world after the collapse of the FOCOA (Fiero Owners Club of America).  A group of enthusiasts that weren't located near bright neon lights or mile-high mountains that were filled with miles and miles of driving scenery. 

Fans of the car simply decided to go their own way by hosting and putting on the best show they could year in and year out.  Their dedication to the car was the reason they were able to put on the best show for the car year in and year out.  And then a funny thing happen, slowly by word of mouth (and forums) it turned into THE show to go for the year.  Yes, there were attendance exception's around anniversary years but that's only because the GM plant still existed and GM agree to participate by bringing their concept cars and some of the people that were involved in the program either still worked for them or still had residences in the area and would sometimes volunteer to be speakers.  Otherwise it was always the WI Dells. 

Then Florida fans began doing the same thing and enthusiasts had to decide should we go to the Dells or should we go to FL show?  It didn't really matter because they knew regardless of what one they'd go to they were going to have a good time and weren't going to have to worry about the yearly debates of where should the next show be located at.

It's not democratic or fair, but as far as I know it's still working out great for everyone concerned.  Come if you want, we'll miss you if you can't or don't, but we're still doing it this way because it works for us and we don't want the drama of trying to please everyone year in and year out.

Same for the vendors, should we participate in the Dells or FL show this year?  Sometimes that would sway participants decision, some times it wouldn't.

[Sol Asylum]

Audience will be limited due to the location but if you set it up there will always be the hardcore kappa owners that make the event. Good luck!

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I don't know how limited it will be but for those that want to go the distance won't be an issue.  Kind of like how far some people will travel to make it to the MM.

Like I said before there is nothing keeping people from having two national meets, especially if they are on opposite sides of the country.  Maybe set up a live video feed between the two.

[ihawk95]

Here is a problem for our group...there were only a handful of vendors at Asheville.  4 I think.  And it's going to be really hard for them to make it to 2 nationals.  Especially if the 2 nationals are held at the same time.  It's not like we have a bunch of vendors to choose from.

But hey, I'm just happy to see someone thinking ahead and tossing their hat in the ring!  Good job!

[Dave@DDMworks]

If there are 2 events, maybe one on the summer solstice and one during the winter solstice 

[1KULSOL]

If there are 2 events, maybe one on the summer solstice and one during the winter solstice 

Excellent idea .... but the Winter Solstice event needs to be in an area that it doesn't snow

[MomsSol]

Excellent idea .... but the Winter Solstice event needs to be in an area that it doesn't snow

And still has great roads!  Trouble with the winter meet would also mean some of us can't travel long distances in the winter...too much snow!  And, those who put their cars away for the winter...IMHO it would really reduce the number of attendees.

[DaveOC]

If there are 2 events, maybe one on the summer solstice and one during the winter solstice 

December 21 is too close to Christmas to have a big event, at least IMNSHO.  But I like your thinking . . .     

[Bagpypr]

All really great points.  I am a fan of the 2 Nationals and I like the idea of a summer and a winter Nationals.  Although, Portland will take the Summer Solstice.  We get enough rain in the winter months to waterlog just about anything.

Thanks everyone for all of the feedback.  My club has had 4 successful Regional events, we are planning our 5th.  We have great relations with all of the clubs that surround us.  I have some fantastic ideas of what we are planning and I would like to share them, but that would be unfair to the 2013 and 2014 Nationals; because if I told you, you'd skip them to attend ours!  lol

I am planning on attending Nationals 2013, so buy me a beer and I'll share my plans with you then 

I love my car and I really appreciate everyone who owns one of these fantastic cars!! 

 

[diamoney]

Hmmmmm....

Instead of winterizing, just ship the Sol to Hawaii and that can be everyone's Christmas present!  I doubt anyone will complain, "Isn't this what you gave me last year?"

Have it on a different island on a rotating basis and "Bob's your Uncle!"

[Sly Bob]

Have it on a different island on a rotating basis and "Bob's your Uncle!"

I don't think I am...   


 

[Gentleman Jack]

Uncle Bob, can I borrow the car for the weekend of August 29th?