<VV> 2005 PORTLAND

[corvairs]

We've just had a delightful weekend hosting President Sarah, Larry 
Claypool and Harry Jensen from the National office. With minor 
exceptions it looks like all the ducks are in a row and it's full speed 
ahead.  We know some of you are agonizing  about coming to Portland this 
July. Let me assure you that this will be one for the books and those 
who miss it will miss a high point in Corsa conventions.

Our committee is first rate - We invite you to check out the tours. Some 
are a little higher in cost than you might be used to - that is, until 
you check out the total package, which in most cases, includes all 
transportation and first class dining. No second-rate monkey business 
here. Take the opportunity to visit Mt. Helens, the fantastic Columbia 
gorge, the unparralelled Oregon coast (less than 2 hours away), the 
Cascade mountains (and Mt. Hood) and our own coast range rain forest. 
Visit the Japanese gardens, the Portland Zoo - head out to McMinnville 
and see Howard Hugh's  Spruce goose - visit a sawmill even......Walter 
Carter and I are going to roll logs out on the Columbia........go snipe 
hunting with Gary Baldwin or go on a slug-hunt with Barb Sizemore.....oh 
yeah and remember there's no sales tax in Oregon.

Did I forget to mention the usual Corvair International convention 
stuff? Done with a Northwest touch of course - autocross, racing at PIR, 
swap meet, indoor vendors, the Northwest Corvair College, rally, 
econorun, banquet, racing "Team Rampside", welcome party etc etc in no 
particular order mentioned.

Be a part of Corvair history - don't miss the 2005 CORSA International 
convention in Portland Oregon  July 26-30th. For years you've been 
asking "When?" - This will be the first and the only!

Our website is www.corsaoregon.com  (Click on Duane's rampside) for 
hotel information and details as we get them posted. Host hotel is The 
DoubleTree Jantzen beach 503-283-4466. Make sure to mention the Corvair 
event.

Lon Wall
Publicity Chair