DeTomaso Mailing List: May 98, Message #21

Kent,

Thank you for all that you've done.  I'm glad my wife and I were able to
attend.  We don't care for the Plaza Hotel, but I understand that it
works for the Fun Rally.  I think all would agree your post was that of
a true gentleman.

Richard


POCA1 wrote:
> 
> Hi Jim;
> 
> Nobody is pissed off at this end.
> 
> Just one correction, however.
> 
> In 1997 our attendance was about 700 with 650 attending the dinner,  (They
> count plates).
> 
> In 1998, our attendance was about 700 with 650 attending the dinner; again
> they count plates.
> 
> I, and especially Sandi, agree that the Saturday Night display was the
> highlight of the weekend.  She will never forgive the city of "destroying" our
> street.
> 
> We also agree that the event will NEVER be the same as it was and that is why
> we are looking for other ideas, that won't increase the cost of the event, to
> keep the event attractive to as many people as possible.
> 
> This year we had over 40 people in attendance from Switzerland, Sweden, and
> the United Kingdom (England), who all had a ball; several of whom were repeat
> attendees.
> 
> They all enjoyed the event, and several stated their intention to return in
> future years.
> 
> We also need to remember that this event has been going on for 17 years now, a
> success that no one, least of all Eric, Linda, Sandi or I expected.  We don't
> experct everybody to attend every year.
> 
> However, when you read the posts on the net, how many say that they couldn't
> make it this year but they plan to attend next year?!
> 
> Sandi and I agree that the event could be made better and are actively working
> with the POCA Board to find ways to improve the event.  I went over a lot of
> material at the President's Brunch in Vegas, so I won't go over it here, it
> concerns the logistics of our site, what we need, space requirements, etc.
> 
> At this point, the Plaza is still the OVERALL best location for the
> Convention, based on all of the factors, not just the hotel quality.
> 
> I have no problem with POCA assisting the chapters financially with their
> events, only by doing so on the backs of those attending the convention, and I
> think this point can and will be worked out to all parties satisfaction.
> 
> As an aside, my hat's off to Ed Kornegay (we found your button, your refund
> will be on its' way to you soon) and John Bratta, for the outstanding job you
> two did with your events, and I look forward to working with the two of you in
> 1999 and 2000.
> 
> Mad Dog, Kick Ass in the Silver State!
> 
> Kent