CORSA 2012: Economy Run and more

[michel paroz]

Well said, I could not have said it better myself. Now there is the spirit
of a real Corvair convention.
Michel Paroz

On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 2:52 PM, Ken Schifftner <scrubbr at ix.netcom.com>wrote:

> Gang:
>
> If I may add my 2 cents worth...?
>
> The implication that the planning being done for the first New England
> convention is intended just to "make the convention different" is
> opinion...not fact.  I've attended each planning meeting so far and the
> focus is clearly to make this a great convention that is suited to the
> logistics of the area.  We have great ideas mentioned in these meeting and
> Brian has kept those suggestions within the Rules.
>
> The Sturbridge area in the summer draws a vast amount of people...families,
> young people.  This is a fantastic opportunity to present the Corvair to the
> public in a "New England" type way. The convention site itself is
> multifaceted that lend's itself to the Fun Day idea.
>
> The fact that the area does draw the public impacts on the logistics of the
> economy run.  Now, if a few miles out of town you have beautiful countryside
> which most folks only see on calendars, why have them wait in line competing
> with the public to measure how much gas has been used?  It is better to get
> them out in a rally that can build memories for them.
>
> The focus on this convention has been to make it a great one...suited to
> the historic area in which it will be held.
>
>
> Ken Schifftner
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Jason Cesana <corvair1960 at cox.net>
> >Sent: Mar 7, 2011 9:10 PM
> >To: conv-2012 at corvair.org
> >Subject: CORSA 2012: Economy Run and more
> >
> >While I respect the NECC for trying to do a different convention I feel I
> >must speak to the latest development about the dropping of the economy
> run.
> >I know it is not a requirement to hold one but please keep this in mind;
> we
> >are already upsetting the concours people do we REALLY want to alienate
> more
> >participants? The economy run is a measure of one's ability to get ones
> car
> >running to peak performance. This is a VERY popular event. Corvair owners,
> >heck even modern car owners, strive to get their cars running to the
> >absolute best possible running condition. Showing the abilities of the car
> >and the owner is a matter of bragging rights and mechanical prowess. I
> URGE
> >the NECC to reconsider this event.
> >
> >
> >
> >Jason Cesana
> >
> >CORSA Vice President
> >
> >CPF Vice President
> >
> >Eastern Director
> >
> >Bay State Corvair Club
> >
> >1960 Caveman Corvairs
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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