Gathering poll!; interest in a 2010 midwest event?

[Guest]

I have no plans to arrange any 2010 gatherings; however, several people have asked me if any are in the works and why no announcements have been made. Thus...:

1 ... What draws your interest in a gathering?

2 ... What keeps your interest in a gathering for you to attend as planned?

3 ... Are you interested in a MidSummer Chitown gathering in Elgin IL, July TwentyTen?


Depending on the responses, I may arrange a July 24 (or 31) gathering, in Elgin IL, for MULTIPLE boards (car- and heart-related, etc.), starting at 11a with a short drive ... and lasting into the evening.



Recent gatherings....

MARCH 2008
~10 people attended a gathering of 2 heart-related groups at a Schaumburg IL restaurant:
http://www.valvereplacement.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23960&page=2

JULY 2008
~65 people (a record) attended the MidSummer Chitown Gathering #1, Elgin IL:
http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=541103651210:784811621
http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/Lgarrity/7-26 car meet/?start=0

SEPTEMBER 2008
~15 people attended a gathering of 2 heart-related groups at a Geneva IL forest preserve:
http://www.valvereplacement.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25020&page=3

OCTOBER 2008
~10 people attended a gathering of car-related boards at an Elgin IL restaurant:
http://www.fgmcc.com/tinc?key=1UEMppaG&preview=1&only_object=1

APRIL 2009
~5 people attended a gathering at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Schaumburg IL:
http://www.valvereplacement.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30464

JULY 2009
~20 people attended the MidSummer Chitown Gathering #2, Elgin IL:
http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff261/rocknss04/09 Elgin Monte Meet/




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[rckrzy1]

I am a native of Chicago and even lived in elgin for a short time. It would depend on how my current marital status is but I'd be up for a trip.

 

[Wise]

I have no plans to arrange any 2010 gatherings; however, several people have asked me if any are in the works and why no announcements have been made. Thus...:

1 ... What draws your interest in a gathering?

2 ... What keeps your interest in a gathering for you to attend as planned?

3 ... Are you interested in a MidSummer Chitown gathering in Elgin IL, July TwentyTen?

1. Fellow members enjoying each others company.

2. Location, reasonable certainty that I can plan that far ahead (obviously a problem sometimes), cost.

3. July is a difficult time for us this year. A new grandbaby is expected sometime in July (I think); also between those date is my stepson's birthday. BUT, don't plan around me. If you have sufficient interest, I think you should go for it!

 

[Guest]

Adam,

That would be cool if you were able to join us.


And, Wise ... sure appreciate your reply, bud ... thank you!



Looks like we have SOME interest in this, sssooo I've spoken with my contact at Steak'n'Shake; we can hold the gathering there again. However ... I'll check out other places along Randall Rd / US Route 20.


FOR NOW...

...if you are interested in a MidSummer Chitown Gathering #3, please speak up NOW...

...save SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2010 ... just in case. My vision for the gathering: start at 11a, with a brief drive, then back to Steak'n'Shake (or gathering restaurant/area) for lunch and meet'n'greet the rest of the day/evening....



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[Guest]

If my math serves me correctly, ~40 people from ~15 different groups/boards have indicated an interest in the MidSummer Chitown Gathering #3. Not too bad, but that's about 3 people per board....



IF this happens, it...

...will be at Steak'n'Shake (other restaurants/facilities are in the immediate area if you want to eat somewhere else)

...most-likely will be July 24

...will start ~10:30a, with a brief cruise around some "back roads" in the area starting at 11a, returning to Steak'n'Shake ~noon or 12:30p for lunch and meet'n'greet the rest of the day



If I plan this, I will post a NEW topic in a few weeks..... So, if you're interested ... speak up NOW!!!




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[Guest]

OK ... this is scheduled. I put it on the calendar and started a new thread here:
http://www.valvereplacement.org/for...-07.24.2010-MidSummer-Chitown-Gathering-3-***



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