VPC Annual Meet?

[Mrsmopp]

I notice on the suggestions thread there has been a fair bit of talk about having an annual VPC meet so I think this needs to be discussed further.

You tell me what you want and I'll put the wheels in motion.

Bear in mind the venue needs to be accessable to a wide area, it needs to be a weekend thing and there is no point doing it if only 10 people are going to turn up.

The floor is yours!

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[Andrew]

Obviously somewhere central.

Different events on Sat & Sun. Saturday gathering around mid-day, maybe some competitions, show stands, dealers, discount parts, Volvo showing off their latest and greatest - perhaps even a co-ordinated freedom day or test drives of their range (get em to get plenty of Rs etc and a bit of entertainment. A meal, dance/disco/beer in the evening. Maybe a run on the sunday morning (for those sober enough) - finish around mid-day with some lunch and then people can head off home.

Varying accomodation from camping to a deal in local hotel ?

I think it should be a paid for ticketed event - that way funds can be used to book a location, or book entertainment or something and it shows a level of commitment. Perhaps so much for the car and main driver and then a discounted rate for any passengers.

EDIT: I also think this would be a good launch platform for any things you would like to announce - regional chapters & co-ordinators, new benefits to the site etc.

[Vikingxl]

I think Andrew has it spot on there!

[t5owner]

Yep i`d agree with andrew as well on this one

Although not sure about "regional chapters & co-ordinators" are you perchance a union man andrew

Cheers

stuart

[Andrew]

Yep i`d agree with andrew as well on this one

Although not sure about "regional chapters & co-ordinators" are you perchance a union man andrew

Cheers

stuart

LOL no - I just see a major problem for meets is location. Notingham meet for example is a 2 hour drive each way for me. Where as if all regions had a regular meet date - first sunday of the month we would probably get a lot more turning up. Local co-ordinators could help moppy and justin and the others drive the growth of the site and organise the meetings.

The reason most people come onto the forums is for help. Keeping people on the forums is because communities are formed (look at craigs list as an example) which means banter, chat and admiration of cars of the Volvo persuation on and off line.

It's just a thought - I'm quite happy to have it shot down if it's not the direction Justin wants to go. Just my 2p worth.

[chriskay]

One possible central location would be Kingsbury Water Park.http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/web/c...b?OpenDocument
The Volvo 480 Club meet there from time to time & now we're not only for T5's Perhaps some of the 480 Turbo's would come.http://volvo480.northernscum.org.uk/forum/
I know there's camping facilities.
Just an idea.
Cheers, Chris.