All those in range of Jawja;
Here's an event that we can really fit in. The Snellville "Orphan Car Show". In the past, I have been the one to represent the Opel marque (except for one member from SC and one that deserted the South for the North, eh, Dr. K?
) Anyway, this show is not so much about how nice one's car is, but, how DIFFERENT or rather bringing back memories of cars no longer available to us. My Opels are in NO WAY anywhere close to show-quality, but, the years I was there, I probably had far more people come and talk to me about Opels, in general, that any of the marques that are there. This would be an excellent oppertunity for the GA Opelers to make a great showing. I still would like to get together before this, but, this would definitely something to shoot for. There's also a HUGE craft fair, food, stuff for the kids and general good time to be had at this. I have attached the e-mail that was sent to me by the director of the event. Rick is a great guy and I know a couple members of the Studebaker club, as they are my neighbors! They're great people and a great time to be had at this event. What do y'all think? Ging, Rick, Sharon, Thom, Doug, Dieter, etc?
Hello All,
Hope you are still interested in having an Orphan Show this year. Snellville Days Festival has invited us back on May 7th, 2005 with the rain date on May 8th (Mother's Day). The rain date should not be a tough sell, considering all the stuff for Mom to do inside the festival.
I have sent out flyers to the long lead time publications like Collectible Automobile, Hemmings, etc. and national offices of many orphan car clubs. I need to send out flyers to local chapters of orphan clubs and they'll be going out soon.
I want to make this the best year of the Orphan Show ever, so let's get started now. Right now, we need seed money. I will call our old sponsors this week for some cash and would like to know of new sponsors - please take the initiative of first contact. Rates: $250 gets a full page ad in the booklet, logo on the t-shirt, a large sign next to the registration desk thanking the sponsors and logo on the back of the ballot. $150 for half page ad, $85 for quarter page, $50 for business card (1/8th page).
Prices are subject to change depending on what we decide we want to do at our first meeting. I would like to meet with all interested parties sometime in January, like the 22nd, 23rd, 29th or 30th. Does anyone have a place to meet? A large dining room might be best.
I would like to hear from each one of you as soon as possible. I assumed I can count on the Studebaker, Packard, AMC and Fiat clubs as I have in the past. I know the Packard Club and the Studebaker Club have approved participation this year, but I would like to hear a yay or nay from FLU and AMC. If you are not in one of those 4 clubs and want to get your club involved, contact me RIGHT AWAY so I can add your club to the flyer.
Things to mull over: raffle, door prizes, parking, registration, trophies, sponsors, electricity, laptop, walkie-talkies, getting some real unique vehicles out, something real special to do at this year's show (live music, dj, guest speaker, fashion show, etc.).
I await your input, I really don't want to do it all myself or with just 2 or 3 people. I'd like a core of at least 10 committee chairs.
If someone needs to be contacted that is not on my e-mail list, please let me know.
Rick Kamen
[email protected]
404.314.8910 cell
