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WCC 2005 Venue and Leadership? |
JeffBowlsby |
Jun 23 2004, 04:17 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,663 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Its been quiet the last couple-o-weeks. There was a lot of buzz immediately following the 1st WCC, but we haven’t heard any follow-up.
So whats happening behind the scenes? There was general consensus that the WCC should move around between the SF Bay area, the Portland Oregon area and SoCal, for lots of reasons. The 1st WCC seemed to really benefit and frankly was only possible because we by piggybacked onto other concurrent events. Portland was suggested for WCC 2005. Any progress made? Here is an another idea: Parade 2006 is scheduled for Portland. That is one huge P-car event and whatever happens, the 914CLub should be planning to show EN MASSE…we could coattail onto it and make it even bigger. But is Parade too big to run a concurrent 914-only event? Maybe the WCC2006 is before or after Parade? Maybe its altogether a bad idea? If WCC2006 is in P-land then that would suggest that WCC2005 be held in SoCal. Anyone from SoCal willing to put the WCC2005 together next year? I nominate Team Slits/Cricket or Team Kline/Howard to show us the SoCal way to party 914-style… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) The WCC2004 was planned in about 3 months, and it worked out ok, but 6 months or more for an event of this caliber would be much mo’ better and effective. A lot of upfront work should be and can be done before the end of this year…lining up sponsors, drafting the brochure, creating graphics, creating a website, roughing in the event schedule. Registrations should begin 3 months before and cut off no less than 1 month before the event. The major key is identifying and coordinating with concurrently planned events, if that approach will be taken…its not the only way, just the easiest way. A stand-alone event with sufficient activities to keep the interest high, is very difficult to pull off. The WCC2004 Sponsors are ready to commit for next year...as soon as they are contacted. I believe we could get larger sponsorships from additional sponsors in 2005 with better organization. There are many who are willing to assist …but one person needs to step up to take the lead. |
Jeroen |
Jun 23 2004, 07:06 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Who ever's gonna follow in Jeff's footsteps for 2005 is in for quite a challenge.
Jeff put the bar pretty high (specially for a new/first time event) I'm sure if Jeff hadn't stepped up to pick up the leadership for the event, we'd still be chasing our own tails (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I prolly said it before, but I can't say it enough... Jeff did great (and I still can't believe we pulled this off in just 3 months) He kept everybody on his toes without being a "boss" or jerk about it (and I've seen it different quite a few times). But don't let that discourage you! I'm sure you can count on the help of some (if not all) of this years co-organisers (I'm in for sure, for what ever that's worth (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)) I think we've put down a good precedent in 2004 that will help us build upon for 2005 So... who will accept the challenge for 2005??? Come on and step to the plate (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) cheers, Jeroen |
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