2010 TCC Spring Meet 25-27 March

jshel1 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-07-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregg(What's his name)?

John,

The dates have not changed. It was changed a few years ago to the last weekend of March unless Easter happens to fall on that weekend. I hope this doesn't ruin your plans.

I'm not that short.

SSSammy · #2 (**permalink**) 07-07-2009, 08:19 PM

Greg and Dee,
I sure trust you guys to make the right decisions regarding the venue of our annual fling! My input, not news to you I am sure, is that PARKING is the main reason we left RR, and the best thing we liked about Embassy SM. We would like a place to park our rigs, where we can get to them anytime, and a place for the Cobra display and nightly socialization.

I agree with the change regarding the tailgate parties, so are we saying Sat is a "banquet" that will be funded by the attendance fee? And that individuals or local clubs are on their own for Thurs and Fri nights? I could imagine the local clubs convening at particular restaurants, for instance.

I don't have an issue with other conventions there if we have our parking solved. Little, tall, even Corvette people .. we can all be polite

Nothing the little folks did had any effect on us.

Sam

tomh440 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-07-2009, 10:15 PM

I thought the little people were great! I had a drink at the bar with one guy. He was hilarious!
I think we all want parking lot time to socialize with other groups. We don't have to eat all at once, or together.
As long as Larry brings the gas powered marg machine i'll be happy.

Tom

jshel1 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-08-2009, 05:36 AM

Ditto with parking and sharing covention space. The little people were great, and even though this was my first meet and have nothing to compare, I had no complaints. I say stay flexible to preserve this great venue.

Gregg(What's his name)? · #5 (**permalink**) 07-08-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SSSammy

Greg and Dee,
I sure trust you guys to make the right decisions regarding the venue of our annual fling! My input, not news to you I am sure, is that PARKING is the main reason we left RR, and the best thing we liked about Embassy SM. We would like a place to park our rigs, where we can get to them anytime, and a place for the Cobra display and nightly socialization.

I agree with the change regarding the tailgate parties, so are we saying Sat is a "banquet" that will be funded by the attendance fee? And that individuals or local clubs are on their own for Thurs and Fri nights? I could imagine the local clubs convening at particular restaurants, for instance.

I don't have an issue with other conventions there if we have our parking solved. Little, tall, even Corvette people .. we can all be polite

Nothing the little folks did had any effect on us.

Sam

Sammy,

Parking to us is a big issue. We know every one wants access to there rigs and equipment. That is an issue we will need you guys to help us come up with a proper solution.
1. Idea If they can gaurantee security at the Target Parking lot for the trailers and then beef up security at the hotel parking lot could be a solution. Just thinking out side the box here. We won't know until we meet with the hotel.

Concerning the Banquet. Our thought is to do away with the THursday, Friday and Saturday Tailgates. And holding just one big Banquet on SAturday Night. We can conduct our yearly meeting and have a nice meal. We have plenty of great video's to show. (Right John!)

I also will be in touch with the Austin Convention Bureau to see what happens when we out grow San Marcos.

Hope this helps.

Roush #1 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 10:03 AM

Greg,
First of all, thanks for all the work everyone in your group has done in the past on this annual event. I think most all of it has come from the Austin club and we really appreciate it.
My input on future events is as follows:
I think the top feature an event hotel could offer is secure parking. Security of our vehicles is at the top of our list and having quick access to our trailers is right behind that. Comfortable rooms and good hotel staff attitudes are a plus as well.
I am guessing what you are referring to on the tailgate parties are the groups (Dallas and Houston) hosting dinner for everyone. It has been great in the past, but not being a member of any group that sponsored them, the only way I have ever contributed is by $ donations so I can only imagine the logistics of putting on one of the events.
If this is what you want to do away with, I think we can work around that.
If you are asking the smaller groups to abandon their individual tailgate events, that gives me a bit of heartburn.
The reason that most of us come to events is to be able to talk with friends with a common interest and meet new folks. I am not sure we would be able to comfortably do that at a commercial location.
Just my two cents worth.....
Whatever you decide to do, I am sure we will all adjust to it.
Thanks again for your hard work!
Jody and Nancy Orsag

Gregg(What's his name)? · #7 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Roush #1

Greg,
First of all, thanks for all the work everyone in your group has done in the past on this annual event. I think most all of it has come from the Austin club and we really appreciate it.
My input on future events is as follows:
I think the top feature an event hotel could offer is secure parking. Security of our vehicles is at the top of our list and having quick access to our trailers is right behind that. Comfortable rooms and good hotel staff attitudes are a plus as well.
I am guessing what you are referring to on the tailgate parties are the groups (Dallas and Houston) hosting dinner for everyone. It has been great in the past, but not being a member of any group that sponsored them, the only way I have ever contributed is by $ donations so I can only imagine the logistics of putting on one of the events.
If this is what you want to do away with, I think we can work around that.
If you are asking the smaller groups to abandon their individual tailgate events, that gives me a bit of heartburn.
The reason that most of us come to events is to be able to talk with friends with a common interest and meet new folks. I am not sure we would be able to comfortably do that at a commercial location.
Just my two cents worth.....
Whatever you decide to do, I am sure we will all adjust to it.
Thanks again for your hard work!
Jody and Nancy Orsag

Jody,

Thanks for the response!. We encourage everyone mingling and enjoying each other company. This is like a big family reunion. What we are suggesting is that instead of having the Austin group, the Dallas group and the Houston Group be responsible for the food during those nights. That everyone is pretty much on there own except for Saturday Night.
This way we can tie in our annual meeting with a nice dinner and some good old fashion ripping of each other in a more comfortable setting. We let the hotel wine and dine us and then clean up the mess. This kills two birds with one stone.
Security was very much present at the hotel. We had San Marcos PD and Hayes County covering the parking lot. We feed them dinner and gave them cokes and water. The guys where pretty wonderful to us. Especially those of us walking around with adult beverages.
I hope this puts any worries anybody has to rest.

Seagull81 · #8 (**permalink**) 08-31-2009, 08:37 PM

Greg,
I talked to Walter last weekend and he told me Mamacita's is moving across from the Convention Center near Target. Like a dummy I forgot to ask how many people they can accommodate in the new location. We eat there regular so I can find out more later.
Have you and Dee met with the Hotel folks yet?

Gregg(What's his name)? · #9 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 02:36 PM

Steve,

Dee is working on that end of it. He was downwith some back issues and then the hotel. We can discuss at the Rudy's Car show next weekend.

Road Rocket · #10 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 02:13 PM

Hi Gregg & Dee,
I agree with you comments to SSSammy and Jody's comments.
I'm new to the TCC and have only the 35th Mid-America Ford & Team Shelby event to compare with. So, if the intent is to make this an annual business meeting with a bit of "car show" atmosphere, then I feel these things are necessary:
1. Cobra security is a #1 priority, followed by trailer & tow vehicle.
2. The Sat. Banquet/Business Meeting idea sounds good for the TCC and the hotel. They need to have a good ROI.
3. There needs to be a way to have "lawn chair time" around the Cobras to meet new friends and renew acquaintances.
4. Time to walk around the parking lot to see the other rigs is important as well, I think.
This would be the the concerns from this OKIE.

Max