Attendance ...

[chuck schultz]

How will you know if an item is for sale, or just something dumped out of the car so it'll pass tech? ;^)

On a more serious note, maybe we should have a section in the forum to talk about car shows and cruises.

[zukitek]

I enjoy swap meet. Almost most or all of us has extra "parts" laying around, just bring them during the auto-x event. Do a 3 runs in the morning (9am-12pm), longer lunch break for lunch and swap meet (maybe 2 hours). Then 3 runs in the afternoon (2pm-5pm).

NOT BAD Leon.That is quite a good idea.That could be a solid quartely event.

RR

[LeonL]

I enjoy swap meet. Almost most or all of us has extra "parts" laying around, just bring them during the auto-x event. Do a 3 runs in the morning (9am-12pm), longer lunch break for lunch and swap meet (maybe 2 hours). Then 3 runs in the afternoon (2pm-5pm).

[zukitek]

Back to Matt's original concept, I'd love to see ALSCCA participate in cruise-ins, shows, and cruises with a "travelling road show" of sorts. Every cruise-in I've been to has been on a Saturday evening, so the entire day is not spent on car guy stuff; still time to cut the grass, bathe the dog, etc. And my wife has always loved going to cruise-in's and going on cruises. Two or three people with their cars, an EZ-Up, table and chairs, some hand-outs, and possibly a video running would be sufficient. We do need to break out of the "Secret Car Club" persona.

As mentioned, we did the Wings & Wheels and it went well, but generated no new members. We also did the World of Wheels one year, highlighting club activities and the NDCCC. I'd say that less than 1% of those who attended the show were even interested in what we do, other than the NDCCC, but 1% of a very large number is still a large number.

BTW, if ALSCCA would like to do a cruise of it's own, I put together a tour of covered bridges for the Corvette and the MINI clubs. It's pretty much an all day, 100+ mile event, but it's laid back. We stopped for a picnic and also got a private tour of the monestary in Blount County, which was pretty awesome. The prefect time to do it is in the Fall. I'd be more than happy to re-create it for our use. We could end the cruise at my place for a "Garage Party".

The covered bridges thing sounds like the most awesome way for folks to spend a day as a club .I am totally for that !!!!I would be very much in for that .

RR

[CELLIS]

events and promoting

May 23rd 9 - 3pm Buck Creek Park,Helena Al. British Motoring Club Car Show, just thought I would let that be known. I am still wanting to get me and my daughter involved in this sport.
Thank you
Greg Ellis

[EvoLady]

very good ideas Greg! i especially love the idea of our own cruise with a party at the end!!

[ThumbsUp]

Back to Matt's original concept, I'd love to see ALSCCA participate in cruise-ins, shows, and cruises with a "travelling road show" of sorts. Every cruise-in I've been to has been on a Saturday evening, so the entire day is not spent on car guy stuff; still time to cut the grass, bathe the dog, etc. And my wife has always loved going to cruise-in's and going on cruises. Two or three people with their cars, an EZ-Up, table and chairs, some hand-outs, and possibly a video running would be sufficient. We do need to break out of the "Secret Car Club" persona.

As mentioned, we did the Wings & Wheels and it went well, but generated no new members. We also did the World of Wheels one year, highlighting club activities and the NDCCC. I'd say that less than 1% of those who attended the show were even interested in what we do, other than the NDCCC, but 1% of a very large number is still a large number.

BTW, if ALSCCA would like to do a cruise of it's own, I put together a tour of covered bridges for the Corvette and the MINI clubs. It's pretty much an all day, 100+ mile event, but it's laid back. We stopped for a picnic and also got a private tour of the monestary in Blount County, which was pretty awesome. The prefect time to do it is in the Fall. I'd be more than happy to re-create it for our use. We could end the cruise at my place for a "Garage Party".

[chuck schultz]

If we use these (probably very good) kits, one thing we will probably need is a rubber stamp, to put our info on fliers and the backs of business cards, etc.

[Patrix33]

OK - Back on topic .. Since the kit is free, might be a good place to start .. Just read this information in this months issue of SportsCar:

TOPEKA , Kan. (April 15, 2009) -- The new SCCA Solo Event Promotional Kit unveiled at the 2009 SCCA National Convention is now available for order and immediate delivery.

Developed by SCCA’s Marketing & Communications department as part of a new initiative to assist Regions with local event marketing, the kit includes a number of items that can be used throughout the year such as a high-quality banner, yard signs and a step-by-step PR toolkit as well as single-use items like posters, business cards and fliers.

Each Region or Regional Solo Chapter with an upcoming SCCA-sanctioned Solo event may request one complete kit, free of charge. Simply have your Region Executive (or authorized representative) contact Rick Myers in Region Development to process your order.

Once a Region has used its kit and needs to restock the single-use items, it can order a “reload” kit with only a shipping and handling charge. The additional “reload” items can be ordered in the same manner as other Region supplies, via the Member Services team.

Additional banners and yard signs are available for purchase.

There are four products total through SCCA’s Internal Merchandising department:

Complete Kit
Cost: Free, with free ground shipping. Limit one complete kit per Region/Regional Solo Chapter with an upcoming Solo event in 2009
Contents: 1 Banner, 4 Yard Signs, 5 Posters, 25 Business Cards, 50 Fliers, 5 SportsCar Magazines, 1 PR Toolkit, 1 CD of files including templates and artwork

Reload Kit
Cost: Free materials, shipping & handling charge will apply. Limit one Reload kit per future event in 2009
Contents: 5 Posters, 25 Business Cards, 50 Fliers, 5 SportsCar Magazines

Additional Banners
Cost: $25 each plus shipping and handling

Additional Yard Signs
Cost: $6 each, minimum order of two, plus shipping and handling

Order your kit today and begin expanding the reach of your Regional events!

[Patrix33]

BTW - I have a used stock steering wheel with the airbag intact for sale - $35 I also have a garage full of turbo miata parts for sale. My car is living proof that more power does not mean faster times, but I sure enjoy spending so much time sideways

[engled]

Send my a single color vector graphic and I will cut and weed it. If it's more than one color you will weed and put it together your self.

[Focus]

One biiillion dollars! mwhahaaha (payable to alscca)

[DAB21]

David, I was going to make something simpler than the region logo. It would be more like 6"x4" or 5".

That works for me! Bring it- just tell me what I owe.

[Jedi1]

either way that works out, see ya at the end of September (Maybe October), lol.

[rodhx]

Regarding the temps, looks to me like you can either start when its "cool" or end when its "cool"...."cool" being relative of course...but either way there are cars on course during the hottest part of the afternoons.

I figured the suggestion would be a hit with some of the setup crew