Zeitung Update 6/15

[Stephy G <gillS1@zianet.com>]

Thought a few listmembers may be interested.  FYI.

Steph
http://www.zianet.com/gills1/

Alan W. Presley wrote:
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> Hello all and here is the latest news:
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> Great Texas Bug Run
> Update 6/12/97
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> 
> Since the last release there have been a few changes to the Great Texas
> Bug Run.  The site that was chosen was not agreeable to all, so we have
> been looking for alternatives.
> 
> New Braunfels will remain the host city, the sites have been changed.
> 
> First, VWoA has agreed to sponsor the show.  In this alone is something
> to rejoice.  VWoA will  assist us with a budget for advertising in "Dune
> Buggies and Hot VW's" and "VW Trends" magazines.  The 1/4 page ads will
> appear in the September and October issues of "HVW's" and in the October
> and November issues of "VWT".  This may sound strange, but the closing
> dates for both magazines had passed for August before the budget could
> be approved.  And since the "on sale" dates for ALL the issues I just
> stated are before (or in) September, The ads will still be seen in time
> for the event.
> 
> (* I will tell specifics about the ad later in this message.)
> 
> Second, we initially estimated that under 200 cars were all that would
> attend.  Now with the added NATIONAL exposure, the lack of adequate
> space for 200+ cars is an issue.  We have the following proposal.  The
> Factory Stores of New Braunfels has agreed to rope off an area on their
> property on Saturday, Sept. 27, that can hold 350+ cars (known from
> other car shows held there).  This would allow people to gather, meet
> others, hang out if they wish, allow other family members to visit the
> Mall, and get info on the other activities during the weekend.
> (** I will pick up this thought in a moment.)
> 
> The Mall location is located at 651 Business Loop I-35 North, take exit
> 188.  It is in viewing distance from I-35 as you travel through New
> Braunfels (Guys, ask your wife, She'll probably find it before you do.)
> They have refered to the lots next to the pond at the front of the
> grounds.  For those who are web-enabled go here:
> http://www.charter-oak.com/newbraunfels/
> 
> Now, having the first meeting at the Factory Stores Mall allows everyone
> the sleeping accomodation of their own choice.  Those who camp, can camp
> where they want; RV, where they want; h/motel, where they want.  No
> limitations.  This will allow those who prefer a specific location can
> feel free to make their choice.
> 
> (**)
> Third, for the activities, since there really is no hosting organization
> to plan all the activities, I would like to suggest that every and any
> club who would like to sponsor an activity, may do so.
> 
> Here's how it would work: Club hosted events will bring visitors to your
> club tent/booth and introduce potential new members to your club.  Each
> club would take responsibility for a certain event.  The hosting club
> would choose what they want to do, prepair, organize and run their
> event.  The event should not have an entry fee to attend.  Costs for
> involvement should only reimburse the club's expense (ie. costs for
> trophies for a kids' coloring contest.)  The events can, but do not have
> to be at the Factory Stores Mall (the larger events probably should be
> held elsewhere, like swap meet...)  To keep it organized and not to have
> redundant events, email your club's event idea to me and I'll record
> them on the website (***more on this later in this message).
> 
> Here are some ideas for events:
> Swap Meet, Bug Push, Cruise, Kids' Coloring Contest, Valve Cover Racing,
> R/C Bug Racing, Road Rally, Creeper Races, group River Rafting, or come
> up with your own ideas
> 
> Just decide what your club wants to do and check with me to see that
> some other club has not reserved it previously, then decide where it
> will be, what time(s) and give me some text about what will happen
> (rules, if applicable).
> 
> I will make a map of the events available at the Factory Stores Mall
> meet.
> 
> Fourth, we are checking into having a Sunday afternoon party at the
> Bavarian Village (an old world German restaurant, biergarten and dance
> hall) hopefully with a live German band.  It's kinda like a parting
> bash. This is still tenative.
> 
> (*)
> Now, about the ad that will be in the magazines.  It will be a 1/4 page
> ad (4.5" x 3.5"), Black and White, that reads:
> 
> Great Texas Bug Run
> Weekend of September 27th & 28th, 1997
> Contact your local VW Club for more information.
> (713) IN-TOUCH access code 'HVWC'
> http://www.autographica.com/GTBR.html
> Sponsored by Volkswagen.
> 
> There is a large illustration on top to grab attention.
> 
> Take note of "Contact your local VW Club for more information." Anyone
> who is recieving this email is now deputized as a representative for
> this event.  If you are an officer of your local VW Club, great!  You
> can inform your club on the specifics and field any questions that may
> arise.  If there are any questions that you need answered, email them to
> me and I will answer them to everyone on this list.  If you are not an
> officer, please tell one of your officers that you have a contact to the
> "GTBR" and that you can forward questions.  Hopefully, this will keep
> from frying my answering machine and I can answer questions in a
> civilized manner.  Please, try the email before calling me.  I am on a
> location job and will not be able to field calls, email will probably be
> answered sooner.  mailto:awpresley@earthlink.net
> 
> The "(713) IN-TOUCH access code 'HVWC'" line is the Houston Volkswagen
> Club automated phone service that will have some information that those
> who are not web-enabled and who do not know of a club can call and get
> info.  The good thing about this is that I will get them in contact with
> their closest VW club.
> 
> If you are a newsletter editor and would like a copy of this ad for your
> newsletter, send a self addressed stamped envelope to :
> Alan
> P.O Box 770417
> Houston, TX  77215-0417
> Attn: GTBR
> 
> ...or nab it out of our newsletter...
> ...or wait untill the new website is up, and it will be available there.
> 
> (***)
> The website.  OK, the NEW Houston Volkswagen Club website (and the GTBR
> site) will be up and running soon under the new DNS "autographica.com"
> The old site is still available at the old address
> http://home.earthlink.net/~awpresley/hvwc1.html   and there will remain
> a link to the new site when it becomes available.  (Don't worry, there's
> nothing to see there yet.)
> 
> The "GTBR.html" site will have a map, listing of clubs participating
> (with email and websites, if applicable) and names and addresses of
> local club contacts for the GTBR.  I would like to ask for at least one
> volunteer from each club to allow me to put your email address for a
> local contact.  This can possibly bring in new members for your club!
> ----- I will not put your address on the site unless you email me with
> permission to do so.----- I'm kinda picky that way.
> 
> I think that's about all for now, sorry for the length, but there was a
> lot to tell.
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