Hi Rob -
While there is no doubt that midweek rates are cheaper, it
creates an issue for folks that are gainfully employed, resulting in people
deciding against making the trip. Even those that live closeby and can do the
drive in less than a day.
Just because you
haven't personally heard complaining doesn't mean that it doesn't
exist.
Yes, one of the main
reasons for attending is to hobnob with other 300 club members. But it's also
to see the cars. How was the attendance (cars, people) at the last two meets ?
Do you think more members would have attended if the shows had been on a
Saturday instead of a Wednesday ?
The Carmel meet was a great one.
Days were shifted to allow us onto Laguna Seca. Then things returned to normal
until last year when they shifted to Sunday-Thursday, which is apparently
where they will be from now on.
Maybe a poll could be conducted
among all members, not just the ones that regularly attend meets, to see if
there is a preference.
Ron
Ron,
This topic was
first discussed at Meet business meetings as far back as 2010. The first
was hosted in June, 2011 by Larry Jett at Carmel, California. A number
of factors were involved for making it a Sunday to Thursday venue but the meet
attendance was swell. I have not heard at all an issue by club members
over not attending meets whether beginning mid-week or on a Sunday. So I
am only stating the facts that I discovered in planning my 5th Meet that I
have hosted but the first for a Sunday through Thursday schedule and it is
also s first for me to host a spring meet. Most club members' dominant buying
motive for attending meets is to see their club friends and meet hosts try to
make the cost involved as inexpensive as possible but in a nice environment
and provide opportunities for club members to see interesting things in the
area were the meet is held whether automotive related or not. I remember
being limited to vacation time at many meets where I had to cut short my
attendance to get back to work and it was sad not to stay for the whole meet.
300’ly, Rob Kern
Hey Rob -
So you don't feel that less folks/cars would be able to
attend if the meet is mid-week than if it's Thursday thru Sunday ? For
example, I would fly in on Thursday and stay thru Sunday, taking two
vacation days. If the convention is Sunday thru Thursday, then I would have
to take minimum four vacation days. This is a 'deal breaker' for me (and
likely for others). Cheaper rates vs. more club members in attendance.
Has this shift been discussed in the club's business
meetings ?
Thanks,
Ron
Hello 300’ly to all!
The mid-week
rate is less expensive…confirmed by my getting ready to sign contract for
the spring, 2019 meet I am hosting in Lewisville, Texas (Dallas). It
will be from Sunday April 28th to Thursday May 2nd (departure date).
Rate is $20 per night less and meeting room rental rate is $100 less.
More event times are available Monday through Wednesday also. So stay
tuned for Riding to Dallas Folks! Rob Kern
>Now that most club members are
retired...
I'm willing to bet 1.00 USD that this is
factually inaccurate. Just sayin'...
Ron
Now that most club members are retired,
and I believe the last two meets were also during the week. The room rate
was much less and tourism is much lighter during the week making it easier
to get places. And like Gloria mentioned it was to work with the Hemmings
Show.
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From: Gloria Moon
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Ron Waters <
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Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Why is the
Convention Mid-Week ?
Sure
Ron,
Some
300 owners have been invited to show their 300s in the concours listed
below as one of the featured marques. So it was felt that a nice
segue and non-competing meet would be to have one following the other-
Chrysler 300 Club International Inc. and then nearby the 2018
Concours D' Elegance .. Here is the information
on the Lake George Concours. We hope you can attend both
meets.
Gloria
Moon
When: Friday, Sep 14, 2018 until
Sunday, Sep 16, 2018 - 5:00 PM
Cost: Variety of pricing for the
weekend
The 2018 Concours D' Elegance returns to Lake George and will be once
again celebrating cars. This is a weekend for car collectors and people
who love cars.
The Concours has maintained its focus presenting a balance
of historic, classic and sports cars, along with vintage trucks and
presentation vehicles. Recently, the show has also honored vintage fire
apparatus, police cars and military vehicles. The show is presented by
Gullwing Motor Cars.
Back by popular demand, Wayne Carini, accomplished automotive
restorer and host of the popular television show Chasing Classic Cars, has
been named Honorary Chairman and Keynote Speaker for the 12th annual
Hemmings Motor News Concours d'Elegance.
This year's featured marques will be Prewar Cadillacs (1942 and
older), followed by Chrysler 300 letter cars; the division's hot luxury
performance cars that began with the 1955 C-300 and culminated with the
1965 300L. Joining these two domestic legends will be a stellar display of
Lotus Road Cars, complemented by a class celebrating the Cars of
Pininfarina. These six classes will be accompanied by our traditional
pre-1974 classes, headlined by Full Classics (as recognized by the Classic
Car Club of America), along with American pre- and postwar cars, American
muscle cars, European cars, Vintage Trucks and Preservation cars. For more
information visit
hemmings.com/concours.
Schedule:
Friday Events:
- 9am - 4pm - Check-In at the Festival Commons, Lake George, New
York.
- 11am - 2:30pm - Join in a rally through the beautiful
Adirondack region to Prospect Mountain and enjoy a buffet luncheon,
lakeside, at The Algonquin restaurant, Bolton Landing, New York (limited
seating, order early!).
- 5pm - 8pm - Dinner Cruise - Cruise scenic Lake George, Queen of
American Lakes, aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement and enjoy a dinner
buffet (with cash bar) along with live music with your fellow collector
car enthusiasts (limited seating, order early!).
Saturday Events:
- 8am - Gates Open - An all-makes car show that's open to cars,
trucks and motorcycles. Including: muscle cars, street rods, sports
cars, exotics and classics. Awards at 2 pm.
- 6pm - Celebratory Cocktail Reception & Dinner with cash bar
at Towers Hall on the Fort William Henry property. Keynote
Speaker/Honorary Chairman: Wayne Carini (limited seating, order
early!).
Sunday Events:
- 9am - 3pm - Concours d'Elegance - Open to Concours-quality,
pre-1974 cars, by invitation only. TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED
- Winners will appear in the pages of Hemmings Motor
News and Hemmings Classic Car. Wear your period-correct
vintage clothing!
For questions, email
jmenneto@hemmings[dot]com.
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