2010 Opel National Meet

[GoinManta]

Currently they are voting for new officers. Once OMC has the officers in place we will have an answer fairly quickly.

If not they could get bumped and Carlilse would get the Offical tag and work on the schedule based on other events.

[opeljohn]

Now that I have had the chance to talk over the issue with those who were at this years RT 66 Mother Road Fest, yes we would like to throw our hat in the ring. I agree with Roy that the GA group should have an early opportunity so we will defer to them and take a later available date. I did talk a bit about this with Gil at OGTS when I called about door prizes. Gil was not 100% certain the OMC event would happen but seemed to think it would come about. He also spoke about another event in the spring there and this coming May he will be going to a GT event at the Factory in Germany. I will have to say I hope the 30th anniversary Picnic does happen. OMC may become a thing of the past but it had a lot to do with where the Opel community is now. Time passes, things change.

[ben]

I'd love to have an event in Salt Lake City...the track there has a huge historic event every year. And Bonneville isn't that far away....RallyBob

that would be great
and do have good size group here too

[Anonymous D]

Is OMC going to do it or not? Or can someone else claim it? I'm planning my trips for next year and need to know where it will be if I'm going to reserve that weeked to attend.:

To my knowledge, there will be a 30th Anniversary OMC meet, but details haven't yet been publicized.

[OpelJim]

Hi everyone,

As the OMC events co-ordinator/planner for 2009 here is the offical word on next years event i.e. the 30th anniversary of the OMC Club.

First let me say thank you to all of you who showed up and particapated in 2009 events. We did have fun.

I remember the 25th picnic it was awesome and we had quite a few cars there in Van Nuys Cal, so many more people than of recent years. I hope the turnout for 2010 is HUGE as it is a very special day in the OMC'S history.

I do think you all will be very happy to know we do have a tentative
"picnic" event that is in the formulation stages now.

The DATES are set and good for you to plan for now. OMC will be having a weekend of FUN things to do starting Friday August 13 and through Sunday August 15th 2010. The date and location of the "picnic" has not been locked in so no notice can be given at this time, but most likely it will be on that Sunday to end and cap off this weekend celebration. We need to secure and reserve the location this month and that is the soonest we can do so.

If you are planning your vacation time then put this in your day-planner/calender Friday August 13th 2010 Concorso Italiano Laguna Seca Golf Ranch Monterey California 9:30 AM to 5PM. This is a LOCK and the OMC members are invited to come and enjoy this event as the 1st day of the weekend party with the OMC members and guests who are welcome to attend all OMC events (any Opel owner or enthusiast, or former owner, Opel lover or friends of Opel owners)

For more information concerning the first days events go to:
Concorso Italiano - A Celebration of Italian Style

To be clear again plans for the the "PICNIC" are being formulated now by myself and other OMC former officers/members.
The 2010 elections will determine who will be doing most of the "work" planning and organizing of the 2010 OMC events and I hope to have a hand in the planning and dedicate some time in getting things completed too (even if I am not on the ballot or re-elected) We welcome anyones assistance who is willing to spend some time with us in doing what needs to be done to make this a very special weekend for Opel owners, and to make it exciting and FUN for everyone too. Could be bringing ICE to make sure we have cold drinks for everyone, or help in setting up the tables, manning the T shirt table, etc etc etc.

I hope you all plan on being involved in this weekend of activities.
If you want to camp out there are camp sites at Laguna Seca available and it might be wise to reserve one now as this is truly an international event.
If you prefer to have a hotel check out lower costs in the Salinas area (or anywhere 15 to 20 miles from Monterey) as Monterey hotels tend to be more costly.

So I hope to see all of you OpelGT members attend this OMC event.
As well as any and all Opel owners from around the world who can come.

See you all down the road

Jim Marchitto
OMC E.C.

[kwilford]

Moderator's Note: In case some folks are curious, I deleted a bunch of posts and edited others in this thread in order to get this on track and keep it that way. Thanks for the update Jim

[Aardvaark]

Thanks Jim.
(And Keith).

[opeljohn]

I am glad to see the controversy is some what cleared up. This should let us all know where at least the next three and possibly next five Nationals are to be held. I will say my intention is to have an Opel in the lineup at each of those events.

[GoinManta]

So it looks like this is for the next 5.. If all the coordinators and such are in agreement.

2010 - OMC (August 13-15 2010 - Additional Info TBA)
2011 - Carlisle Import Nationals (May 20-22 2011)
2012 - GA Opelers (Snellville GA ??)
2013 - Springfield - Rt 66 (Sept 2013)
2014 - Charlotte
2015 - OMC or Texas

BTW.. some geographical info.. to explain why to those in the west is seems we are keeping it on the "East Coast". First off we have to consider where the Opels are.. (See the PDF I made or check the member map). That considered, I think we have the events about as spread out as we can have them.

The problem is as previous events have proved over the last 5 years.. 800 miles is about the distance a Opeler will come for a meet, even a National one. So the meets will have to be near the highest concentrations of Opelers. So as much as events in Salt Lake sounds good, few would show up even for a National. That said.. I encourage to you to put on a annual meet. It doesn't have to be a National meet.. being close to CO, and the Southwest.. who knows it could encourage regrowth in the area and by 2014 the meets could be large enough to warrant a National meet designation. It's been a while since we have heard from the Rocky Mountain Opel group, looking at their yahoo group they have had 5 posts in a year.

Also one criteria for being a National Meet designee was a stable meet put on a group that has been around at least a few years. So we know what the area will support.

That said... the biggest area "missing" from the rotation is the Rocky Mountain and Texas area. Both have or have had active clubs and annual meets.. (Especially Texas) If they would like to put something together depending on OMCs future.. 2015 would be great for them. But as fast as 5 years can pass.. a lot can happen in that time as well

So that all said.. here are some distances to consider.

Carlisle to Snellville (676 mi)
Snellville to Springfield (659 mi)
Springfield to Charlotte (783 mi)
Charlotte to Carlilse (450 mi)

For reference

Miami to Snellville (678 mi)
Dallas to Snellville (863 mi)
Carlisle to Bangor, ME (637 mi)
Springfield to Minneapolis, MN (517 mi)
Springfield to Denver (910 mi)
Tacoma to Denver (1343 mi)
Los Angeles to Denver (1017 mi)
Tacoma to Los Angeles (1104 mi)

Charles

[Aardvaark]

So it looks like this is for the next 5.. If all the coordinators and such are in agreement.
2013 - Springfield - Rt 66 (Sept 2012)
Charles

Believe you mean (Sept 2013), right?

[GoinManta]

Believe you mean (Sept 2013), right?

Of course I did.. thats whats in the piost isnt it

[BMWonly]

Thanks Jim, for announcing the plans for 2010.

The Concorso on August 13, 2010 is indeed one of the premier car shows in the US, geared towards European sports cars. I have been there a few times, Gil has joined me this year, and my GT was on display.

One suggestion for Saturday and/or Sunday are the historic car races at Laguna Seca, only a few miles away from the Concorso golf course. The races are part of the Monterey car week (including Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Sunday, and various auctions). Like other car clubs we could have corral parking, picnic and even camping within about 200 feet of the race track !!! Very unique experience, including access to the paddocks.

Here are a few pictures from the 2009 Concorso Italiano:

[BMWonly]

... and some pictures of the 2009 Laguna Seca event:

[BQS4]

So it looks like this is for the next 5.. If all the coordinators and such are in agreement.

2010 - OMC (August 13-15 2010 - Additional Info TBA)
2011 - Carlisle Import Nationals (May 20-22 2011)
2012 - GA Opelers (Snellville GA ??)
2013 - Springfield - Rt 66 (Sept 2013)
2014 - Charlotte
2015 - OMC or Texas
Carlisle to Snellville (676 mi)
Snellville to Springfield (659 mi)
Springfield to Charlotte (783 mi)
Charlotte to Carlilse (450 mi)

For reference

Miami to Snellville (678 mi)
Dallas to Snellville (863 mi)
Carlisle to Bangor, ME (637 mi)
Springfield to Minneapolis, MN (517 mi)
Springfield to Denver (910 mi)
Tacoma to Denver (1343 mi)
Los Angeles to Denver (1017 mi)
Tacoma to Los Angeles (1104 mi)

Charles

Since we had a meet today, I have put the matter into motion here for 2012 Meet here in GA. We have already checked into joining our Meet with some other Meet/Show here in the GA area and have already gotten positive responces. Basically we need to decide on a time of the year and then a more central location (maybe) here around Atlanta. I will say, the mileage chart Charles has put up , I have driven the Snellville/Carlisle and the Snellville/Dallas runs. The Carlisle run is 11 hours and the Dallas run is 13+ Both are easy, the Dallas one being super easy in that you get on I-20 and drive till you hit Hwy 124 headed north to Snellville The Carlisle is I-81, to I-77, then I-85 and you're in Atlanta. We will keep everyone informed of our progress as this will be a new area for a lot of people.

[Gary]

Glad to see this thread is back on track. Thanks go to Keith for taking care of this as I've been offline for the past 5 days (Fall Carlisle & Octopelfest).

[pandora]

I am new to this thread and Opel Forem..
That said, do many people take their cars to Hershey or Carlisle?
What is up with the "Nationals"? What kind of turnout do you usually have?

[Aardvaark]

I am new to this thread and Opel Forem..
That said, do many people take their cars to Hershey or Carlisle?
What is up with the "Nationals"? What kind of turnout do you usually have?

To the Carlisle Spring Import and Kit Car show for sure.
I went this last May for the first time and we had something like about
45 Opels and several more Opels owners and enthusiasts.
And it wasn't even a "Nationals" year!
Opel expert Rainer Manthey from Germany flew over and attended
to document some of our cars and talk 'Opel' with us.

It was a great event for us Opelers and also was allot of fun to
walk around and see all the other rare and old imports. many of which I haven't seen in many years or ever in person.

Here is a link to the photos of our various Opel Gatherings around the country
and you can see Carlisle has been very popular.
Event Photos - Opel Photo Gallery

I'm not aware of Hershey being a gathering spot for Opel folks, But I may be wrong.

[Buickbob70]

I vote Denver Colorado, we need a club in this part of the country too

[Ooooner]

I vote Denver Colorado, we need a club in this part of the country too

Get an active group going in Denver and maybe the "National" event will one day come your way! Denver would be a great place to come....

[GoinManta]

The RMOC does exist (Based in Colorado Springs) but has be inactive recently. I posted to thier yahoo group and did seem to "Waken them up". They were active up until 2006 and had a newsletter up until 2002.

I personally would love for an event to take place in the Colorado area.. but it takes a active group to put on a national.

Maybe this and the Yahoo group conversation will get the group active again At one time they were one of the larger groups and it shows in the number of people still in the area (as noted on the member map)

The RMOC yahoo group is:

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rockymountainopels

and does have 87 members shown as belonging to the group.

Looks like someone here started a club forum as well:

http://www.opelgt.com/forums/groups/...sociation.html

Be nice to see that area active again..