National Convention?

[Jon]

When are we going to have a Powerstrok.org National Convention? Maybe in Marc back yard or at Chenry's due to his centeral location.:whistle:

[stump0331]

i like that idea

[fordnut85]

I think it would be a great idea!! I have put together a few Rallies/events for another site i am on and would gladly offer up any help I could

[mschn99]

i think initially it would be a great idea to try to get some people from different areas to meet up, but maybe start off with people setting stuff up by region. To do a nation wide event would mean probably a years notice in advance to get it all set up and for everyone to be able to get the time off and save the money for the trip. I actually have thought of this idea myself. If we did do a national one, a member who lived closest to a major airport hub would probably be the best way to make it as affordable as possible. LA, Minianapolis, salt lake, JFK....ETC are all very affordable airports to fly into in comparison to ones that dont get as much traffic

[fordnut85]

Kansas City or Oklahoma City, both are affordable and centrally located. And Marc is right, there is ALOT of little things that go into a rally and it take about a year of planning to get it to come together. Alot of your vendors, site reps and displays (like the ford power tour) need at least a 8 month advance to schedule anything.

[Rodslinger]

Yeah but if we had it at Marcs house we could include gopher hunting in the list of planned activities.

[Banshee34]

Originally Posted by Rodslinger

Yeah but if we had it at Marcs house we could include gopher hunting in the list of planned activities.

OMG TFF!!!

[ndurbin]

Originally Posted by fordnut85

Kansas City or Oklahoma City, both are affordable and centrally located. And Marc is right, there is ALOT of little things that go into a rally and it take about a year of planning to get it to come together. Alot of your vendors, site reps and displays (like the ford power tour) need at least a 8 month advance to schedule anything.

While true they are geographically centrally located (and close to me ), airlines don't function that way it seems. Alotta flights coming in and out have connecting flights you haveta catch. So it would be of benefit to pick a place with a larger hub, like St. Louis, Dallas, or Atlanta for examples, for ease of travel.

Course what fun is it to have a convention with no trucks? So some place with a large local member base would be a plus. They could also help with local logistics such as where to stay, good places to meet, etc.

Nother thought is to maybe work out a package deal with a hotel/resort. Say we can get X number of people here, what kind of deal can they cut us for rooms, meals, convention hall, etc.

[Banshee34]

Originally Posted by ndurbin

While true they are geographically centrally located (and close to me ), airlines don't function that way it seems. Alotta flights coming in and out have connecting flights you haveta catch. So it would be of benefit to pick a place with a larger hub, like St. Louis, Dallas, or Atlanta for examples, for ease of travel.

Course what fun is it to have a convention with no trucks? So some place with a large local member base would be a plus. They could also help with local logistics such as where to stay, good places to meet, etc.

Nother thought is to maybe work out a package deal with a hotel/resort. Say we can get X number of people here, what kind of deal can they cut us for rooms, meals, convention hall, etc.

EXACTLY, have to have our rigs there, duh!

[purduefarmboy460]

hrmm, now if all the rest of you guys could just get with it like Indiana, and have some local rallies!!

I think the national event sounds awesome, but I would deffinatly want my truck there!

I like the sound of Kansas City myself!!