DeTomaso Mailing List: May 98, Message #8

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