Jerry
Dork
1/21/14 6:51 p.m.
I've never been, only been a member for 2-3 years. But I'm the Assistant Region Exec for our region & kept saying late last year I wanted to get more involved this year. HPDE's, volunteer at a few races at Mid-Ohio, etc. I wanted to go to rallycross nationals in October but have a wedding I'm stuck with. (Next year.)
This year the convention is in NC, 7hrs away, versus Las Vegas & I'm not a fan of flying. They also have this MSX thing this year, first year. I'm -this- close to signing up. Anyone else going?
Linky
I'm wanting to go for the MSX show and to set up a meet with some NASA stage, SCCA rallycross, and eurorallycross guys (likely over dinner/drinks) to talk shop about event planning, venues and future organizational ideas to maximize seat time and # of events at a venue per a dollar (including having some events sharing venue rental costs with autocross and or drift groups).
Whether or not i'm going to be able to make it will be health dependent.
Jerry
Dork
1/22/14 8:23 a.m.
SWMBO says I should go, I never do anything like for myself. Think I'm registering tonight. Looking at the MSX thing I think I'll do the free expo part, the seminars don't seem to interest me from what I've found.
im planning on going for the expo part. a lot of the topics seem very interesting, especiallly the chassis stuff, but at this point in time i cant justify the expense.
Whether it be for yourself as a driver or a series or event as an organizer, if you have a (real) sponsorship proposal ready it'll be worthwhile
I may go to it since they are combining it with the new MSX expo. But I hope I have the money to be able to attend.
ncjay
HalfDork
1/22/14 4:30 p.m.
The convention and expo will be about 30 minutes away for me, so unless I'm dead, I plan on being there.
I will be attending at least the expo part, but may get into a seminar or two...
Jerry
Dork
1/22/14 7:50 p.m.
Just registered. Woo vacation!
Will be there.
I encourage region leaders to immerse yourselves in the seminars. There's a lot of good stuff regarding region leadership, recruitment, event management, marketing, etc. And rather than it being "this is the way things should be" a lot of it turns into roundtable best practices kind of discussions, which seem to benefit most who attend.
Hotel booked. Next I need to figure out my flights and stuff.
Flight booked. room reserved, I'll be there thanks to our regions solo chairs conflicting plans. Yay me!
My wife is going since she's the RE for SCR. I think she is dragging the Asst. RE and the SOLO head with her.
I'm going to pass and stay home with the kids.
And flights are now booked. The trick was getting back in time to see these guys play.
Jerry
Dork
1/31/14 7:12 a.m.
Maybe we should have our own get-together?
Jerry wrote:
Maybe we should have our own get-together?
Friday evening? For me, it would have to be after the MSX reception.
Jerry
Dork
3/3/14 5:27 p.m.
Bumped for the coming weekend. Friday evening get-together? Saturday evening?
Over on RRAX there is talk of karting on Friday night.
Jerry
Dork
3/7/14 6:19 a.m.
Leaving in about 40 minutes. So you there, I'll be the guy...uh in the shirt. You know, that guy.