Guest Guest Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 First of all I hope that I don't offend anyone! I would just like to point out some problems that I believe will occur because of the choosen dates and hope the dates are changed for the benfit of all the VMC Members. 1. Anyone who has children will have a very difficult time attending a meet due to the beginning of the School year. So that means a older crowd that doesn't have children or husbands going without their wives or vice versa. Just a guess? But I think that will effect 25% of the people who want to attend. 2. Accomadations, Hot Springs AK is a fantastic destination!!! But on that weekend the golfers from all over head there, meaning good luck getting a break on hotels. And this is the main point! Anyone who doesn't get reservations early and right away will never get a room!!! If there is one thing I know folks procrastinate in making these reservations. Some because they are not sure they can make it??? So there will be no way someone can just go at the last minute. 3. Your asking folks to travel across the Country on one of the heaviest traveled holidays of the calendar year! Not a good idea. I really really hope for a change of dates to a more "Off Peak" and "Central Summer?" Date. All of this said, I am going to try and make it. I love AR, and will have to fly my wife in for the weekend so she can be at school to teach. I honestly hope I have not hurt anyone's feelings and humbly hope that the date is reconsidered. J. Kelly Pollock, President of the NW Washington Victory Riders. The largest LC in the VMC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 You bring up valid points. It is IMPOSSIBLE to please everyone, no matter how hard you try. Planning an event of this size requires MUCH MORE planning than most would believe and we can tell you from very recent experience it gets overwhelming quickly. Picking a date is only the first item that tics folks off. We understand that some folks cannot make reservations early and that is a real shame. The location is another item that will bring LOTS of concerns, no place is perfect and everyone has to understand that compromise will be the name of the game. The sooner the date and location are made then everyone can begin their individual planning.:chpr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCImoneyman Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 As I am on the planning committee, I will address the dates. Initially the Meet was scheduled over the holiday weekend, and overwhelmingly it seemed to us that members wanted that weekend. Actually we have found the hotels we have been talking to not to have a problem that it is a holiday weekend, quite the contrary. As mentioned before, no matter the dates chosen, there will be some that think there is a better time, this year if the Meet had been in May, I wouldn't had any problem making it, but in August it became quite impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfer Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 The date and location is PERFECT for me!!!!!!! :tu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victripper Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 RDZ, I noticed below your message is a proclamation that yours is the 'Largest LC in the VMC'...just wondering by what calculation makes that possible?....square miles?...number of members?...just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I agree that for me the dates make it impossible to attend . But also agree with others that it should be cooler temperature wise . Maybe in 13 I'll be able to attend . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaii852 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Hi, Plenty of great roads around Hot Springs!!!:tu The Arlington is a great old hotel! I will mark the dates on my calendar but have to say a week sooner would be nicer with less traffic. Thanks to all for your hard work organizing these events. Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Maybe the dates will work.. for attending both the AVR and the national.. When is the AVR next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highwayman Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 The AVR is usually the week after Sturgis. 3rd weekend in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug_Eater Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 NW Arkansas is awesome! As others have said, the roads are some of the best in the country. I also LOVE having the meet on a holiday weekend. I wish VITO and FITO were on holiday weekends. It means one less day I need to take off from work. And for me, vacation days are precious (I only have 2 weeks). Thank you Great Plains Vic Riders for all of your efforts for this event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook06Vegas Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I would love to be there but I'll be doing "family" stuff on a holiday weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shankyboy Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I am excited about the date and the location. This means I will be able to make both Sturgis AND the National Meet next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Have I mentioned that I really do want to make this event! Was just trying to point out some things. RDZ/PAPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook06Vegas Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Yeah a babysitter would work, maybe if I could find one but the real problem is that I'm suppose to be spending time with the kids on a holiday weekend. You know the X bitch and I rotate holidays every year and next year this one is mine. I'm thinking about just doing what Bruce did for the SE meet this year. Just bring the whole gang. I have to see what Jodi thinks about that because she would probably be the "babysitter" during the day... Unless I can find someone to come along with us. Hmm, wonder what my niece will be doing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cook06Vegas Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 :y: Gotta sell this idea to the wife... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron-X Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Ok are we ready to Zip 'em up and get back on topic here? :kick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XC Bubba Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I do not believe this thread was to flex our muscles about who has the biggest one? It does however raise some legitimate concerns for many of us. I teach at the local community college and the timing also affects me in a negative way, having to ask for the first week of the semester off will not be easy. That said I will hope by some miracle I will be able to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Kelly, you are about a year late with your concerns. See this thread started by kevinx last year: http://forums.thevmc.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=95641&start=51&posts=56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victripper Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 thanx for the link, I will chk it out and see what can be done...I will say though, as the former LC Chairman (in fact I believe I helped you guys get signed up) your chapter has indeed shown what can be accomplished. Its not always about numbers, but participation. One oddity, you're in the extreme NW, and we're in the extreme SE...farthest two points with greatest expanse of mighty good riding inbetween...and yet share highest count of members thus far. Cheers :beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Joe Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Can we book a room yet for the 2012 VMC National meet? I just found out that we are one of the smaller LC's but we ride the most miles. So can I get a Hotel name for the 2012 National meet? Big Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunchef Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Me too! I can't wait, as this will be my first Nationals! :beer :pty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC. Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 :cfe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCImoneyman Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Hotel information has been posted by Cyclone, please jump to this thread. The information states the dates are for August 31 thru September 2, but the rates will also be honored for Thursday, August 30th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06pin Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 just booked my room, look forward to finally meeting alot of you guys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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