[NoVa-Corvairs] A few thoughts on the Vair Fair...

[Stan Darke]

Hi All-

Just wanted to put a few thoughts and ideas out for the Vair Fair.  For
what it's worth, I realize I'm new to the group, as far as participation,
etc, and forgive me if I throw out any things that have been hashed out or
trashed for whatever reason, but I like to think that I'm an 'idea guy'. I
think that it's much better to throw out 100 ideas, even if 99 of them are
trash.  If 1 idea is successful, it's worth bringing up.

First, although I haven't been involved, I have owned corvairs since 1988,
at age 16.  My experience over the years is that Corvair owners tend to get
comfortable in our little world and social circles.  That's fine, but
realize that in order for our cars to continue on in life, we must bring in
new and fresh people and spirit.  That means bringing in young people- 20's
and 30's.  This should not be hard for us to do, as I have found that the
younger generation really DOES appreciate out cars.  They haven't been
tainted by false stereotypes and stories about the Corvair.  And they DO
appreciate the styling of the cars.  My experience is that, with a few
things that might capture their attention, they are stunned by our cars.
  We should take advantage of this.  Through social media and proper
marketing (shoestring- not money), we can reach out to a whole new group of
potential Corvair fans and collectors.  I think it would be silly not to do
this.  We need fresh people who have a desire to keep our cars on the road.
  I have a large circle of classic car owner friends.  And this circle is
larger, beyond my inner circle.  Many of these guys would love to come to
the Vair Fair and maybe.. buy a t-shirt or whatever.  I think local media
would also love a 'comeback kid' story for the local papers.

>From the meeting/holiday party, I just was a bit discouraged by hearing
people sit around and talking about selling a maximum of 50 t-shirts.  And
not because I would make money- as I said, I am happy to do shirts at near
cost... but because I would never settle for hosting an event where we
would have people come from all over, yet only sell 50 t-shirts.  I think
we should all open our minds a bit to what the future holds for Corvairs.
I believe they are one of the most beautifully designed cars of the 60's.
Definitely, as far as American made, and for a GM car.. (although I always
loved Corvettes and Impalas, Corvairs have a European feeling body line
that was very unique).
I would love to help make the 2016 Vair Fair an event that will help bring
more positive attention to our cars.  I think we need to create social
media accounts like Instagram and Twitter, in addition to the facebook
page, and make it a point to get tons of new followers.  I'm happy to
volunteer to run an Instagram account.  I think we can grow lots of support
that way.

Sorry for the rambling email- my time is narrow and randomly found these
days, but I think we can make a very positive impact on car lovers in the
DC are and beyond.  Let's do it.
*Thanks!*

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