Call to action (Vegas Meet)

[Mebot]

I'm starting a new thread with a call to action. The other Vegas thread is still open and was a great jumping off platform but now we need action. I didn't want posts to start falling through the cracks


So please comment if you want or can help to plan/organize a successful Vegas meet up. We need boots on the ground in Vegas to check sites and accommodations out, so it's pretty critical to have the Vegas Marauder Brethren chime in her. Otherwise Logizyme will fly down from Seattle and check it out!

If interested, drop me a PM or send me an email: mebots @ gmail.com


Copied from the News Forum to give a general guideline for organizational and planning purposes:


It's Time!!! Marauderville 2015 !!!



The time to plan Marauderville 2015 is upon us!! Here are the criteria and timeframe for proposals. MM.Net Administration will review the proposals, which must be submitted by March 1, 2015. Look for an announcement in Mid March 2015 for MV2015!! (email address below)


Criteria for Marauderville 2015


Lodging
Hotel must be affordable. Someone MUST make an on-site visit to determine available facilities.
Amenities: King and Two Queen rooms; High Speed Internet (preferably at no extra charge); dining room, banquet facility, bar all on-site or within close proximity; pool preferred.
The hotel must be able to offer a block of no less than 50 rooms and have ample parking. Security is a high priority.
Itinerary
¼ or 1/8 mile drag strip, Road course or oval track within a reasonable distance and the cost of use. Test and Tune is an affordable option.
Things to see and do: plant/factory tours, museums, breweries, local culture, Cruises, anything automotive and/or transportation related.
Car Show with awards
Maraudervilles have traditionally been a Thursday through Sunday event, though other days to fit a specific scheduled event would be fine. Early Fall would be ideal, although other times will be considered depending on circumstances such as events we can piggyback on.
Consider the distances needed to travel in between itinerary locations as well as traffic and turns.
Down time and time to socialize are important so there's no need to fill every minute of the day.
Responsibilities of Planning Team
Communiciation and follow-through are the most important tasks for the Team. MM.Net will provide a closed forum for the Planning Team so all communications and tracking are in once place.
Site visits to potential hotels and all proposed venues.
Contact and pricing for awards and t-shirts. If you have no one local, we can provide info from prior vendors that served us well.
Contact Supporting Vendors and local area businesses and Chamber of Commerce for support of MV2015.
Manage as a team any fundraising opportunities to help reduce the cost of Registration for Attendees.
Please include projected costs for any itinerary options such as admissions, fees, rentals, meals, catering, insurance, etc. It is OK to suggest "meal on your own."

Use 100 people as a guideline for costs.

Relate why you feel Marauderville 2015 should be at your location. What makes it “special & unique”?

Any members of previous planning teams would be more than happy to share their experiences. MM.Net pays all the bills and if you must front money, you will be reimbursed with receipts. MM.Net manages the Eventbrite and PayPal functions.

Please submit your proposal to MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net by March 1, 2015. Follow-up on the proposal may be needed, so please include names, email addresses and phone numbers of Members involved in the proposal.

The most important part of planning and execution is a dedicated group of people - doesn't need to be many - that can follow through with all aspects of the event. Also, not everyone on the Planning Team needs to live in the proposed Host Site.

If you have any questions, please email MM.Net@MercuryMarauder.Net or talk to Dan or Mary.

[Logizyme]

We are looking for dedicated members who are serious about helping organize this event regardless if it is chosen as Marauderville or not. Vegas locals will be extremely helpful as well as anyone who has participated in organizing a previous Marauderville or major regional event.

We have just over 5 weeks before the MV submission deadline and the more we can get done prior to proposal submission the more likely we can make this MV13 - so there is allot we can do.

We need to get our commitee together quickly so we can begin the delegating tasks in preperation for our submission.

[Mebot]

And for what it's worth:

Regardless if we make the submission deadline for Marauderville, I still want to make this event happen as a REGIONAL EVENT. So Great if we can make this a MV event, but terrific either way.

[FastMerc]

You guys rock it and make it happen!!!

[Haggis]

Go Ryan, you go girl!!!!!!!!

[Ms. Denmark]

"Any members of previous planning teams would be more than happy to share their experiences. MM.Net pays all the bills and if you must front money, you will be reimbursed with receipts. MM.Net manages the Eventbrite and PayPal functions."

If I can give any help long distance, please get in touch. I'm happy to share anything that may be of use to the Las Vegas team.

[Mebot]

Bump

Still in need of local Vegas individuals that can help be part of our committee.

[Haggis]

Have it in the Emerald City.

[Mebot]

No one is going to drive to Seattle. Too far away

[Chayton]

I dont live in Las Vegas, but if theres anything in particular that I could help with (under some basic guidance) I would be more than happy to help. Send me a DM if there are any tasks I could complete, maybe to help distribute the work load.

[Mebot]

I dont live in Las Vegas, but if theres anything in particular that I could help with (under some basic guidance) I would be more than happy to help. Send me a DM if there are any tasks I could complete, maybe to help distribute the work load.

Thanks man,

PM sent

[Mebot]

Bump

I am going to need current Vegas residents to pipe up soon... The wheel is turning and things are in motion. It would be extremely helpful to glean some insight & information from locals

thanks

[Logizyme]

^ +1

Anyone else want to help make this happen?

[1Marauder]

We do have a few Vegas members. Hopefully they'll jump in. I offered to assist as well. And manage they "Fly in NDrive" Marauder Ride Share option.

[1Marauder]

Also I go to Vegas a few times per year. I can check some think things out too if needed.

[Shaijack]

Mebot that is a great Idea. I would go to Vegas for that. I could move there also so I can be closer to you.

[Mebot]

We do have a few Vegas members. Hopefully they'll jump in. I offered to assist as well. And manage they "Fly in NDrive" Marauder Ride Share option.


Also I go to Vegas a few times per year. I can check some think things out too if needed.

Thanks 1Marauder, that would be really great! I just sent you a PM

[88LTDCV351]

Would love to see this happen. Keep us updated on the progress.

[Mebot]

This will happen.. Just not sure if it will be the site of Marauderville or not.. But regardless wheels are in motion for a meet up late September

[88LTDCV351]

Here is just some of my ideas to choose from if you need any.

Glitter Gulch, Mob Museum, The Gun Store (fire a Tommy Gun!), the Titanic Exhibit, Hershey's World, Haunted Vegas Tour, Fast Lap Kart Racing, Neon Museum, Nevada State Museum, Atomic Testing Museum, Howard Cannon air museum, Mormon State Historic Park, Auto Collections, Mini-Golf, M&M World, Hershey's World, Natural History Museum, the Shelby American like Redster recommended, and the Steak n Shake at the Southpoint Casino. The Bonnie and Clyde Death Car, Liberace Museum, Boulder Dam, Calico ghost town, just to name a few.

Just south of Vegas into Arizona are also a few things worth seeing, like Hackberry, Chloride, Rhyolite, Cactus Joe's in Oatman (& Oatman Hotel), Kingman (Hualapai Mountain Park, Powerhouse Visitor Center and Route 66 Museum), Ed's Camp in McConnico, Grand Canyon Caverns, Truxton Frontier Cafe, and so on on route 66 but then we get too far out of our way.

[Mebot]

Here is just some of my ideas to choose from if you need any.

Glitter Gulch, Mob Museum, The Gun Store (fire a Tommy Gun!), the Titanic Exhibit, Hershey's World, Haunted Vegas Tour, Fast Lap Kart Racing, Neon Museum, Nevada State Museum, Atomic Testing Museum, Howard Cannon air museum, Mormon State Historic Park, Auto Collections, Mini-Golf, M&M World, Hershey's World, Natural History Museum, the Shelby American like Redster recommended, and the Steak n Shake at the Southpoint Casino. The Bonnie and Clyde Death Car, Liberace Museum, Boulder Dam, Calico ghost town, just to name a few.

Just south of Vegas into Arizona are also a few things worth seeing, like Hackberry, Chloride, Rhyolite, Cactus Joe's in Oatman (& Oatman Hotel), Kingman (Hualapai Mountain Park, Powerhouse Visitor Center and Route 66 Museum), Ed's Camp in McConnico, Grand Canyon Caverns, Truxton Frontier Cafe, and so on on route 66 but then we get too far out of our way.

You definitely have some good knowledge to share. I sent you a PM. I think you would make a great addition to our Vegas Committee

[lifespeed]

I'm afraid I can't help much with planning, but I would show up in the Marauder!

[03blackvegas]

Hi guy's, OK, here's where I'm at with the Vegas Meet, it does not seem like any local Marauder people are willing or able to commit to organizing an event. I would help within my limited time availability, but this would be insufficient to properly set up an event. I still want to have a number of Marauders in town for a weekend, however, some of the suggested places to go while in town, have nothing to do with our cars. If members want to go to some of these places, then they should plan some personal private time to do just that. I say this to all car club members, "If the event does not center around the interaction of our cars, then whats the point?" Here are some of my suggestions, driving the Red Rock loop, cruising the strip, eating at a Sonic, going to a Cruise Night, drag racing, hanging out at a park, driving to Mount Charleston. What do all these activities have in common?, they allow all cars that are here to be either driven, or at a location at "THE SAME TIME", thank you very much. I never eat where I can't look out a window and see my car, period. No matter how I might come off with this post, for me I enjoy and appreciate my Marauder so much, that I want to share that enthusiasm with others and their CARS who feel as I do. Other then that, some time in September is good for me.

[Redster]

It just darn tough to put together an event like this. So, don't feel bad.
My suggestion is to keep it simple. Figure out someplace to meet and greet with the cars, figure out someplace with cheap eats and someplace at some sort of attraction meet after eats. Maybe a decent hotel/casino with a buffet and maybe a break on rooms and meals, I don't mean EASY SLOTS casino.
I know Marauderville sounds neat, but it would require a ton of work and it doesn't sound like we have enough volunteers for that.
Anyway, it is a great idea.

Rod

[88LTDCV351]

03blackvegas,

Just my two cents. I understand your comments. However, since some people are thinking of coming a long distance, I think it would have to be attractive enough to warrant the long drive and taking the vacation time off. Not sure how many would come out just for a meet up and lunch. I would think it would have to at least be a two day event including places to eat and at least one cruise together. And let's face it, there isn't always enough auto memorabilia places to keep everyone and thier spouses and families occupied.

And not to showupmanship, but the east coast often incorporates Civil War musuems, Hersheys, and other non-car related events into thier meetups.

Maybe we just need someone to set the scope, how many days of activities and what type of activities (where people can pick and choose which activities they want to go to for each morning or afternoon/evening where some could if they wish spend time with just thier families during one slot), etc. And we need to agree that there is no bad ideas in brainstorming.

[Ms. Denmark]

03blackvegas,

Just my two cents. I understand your comments. However, since some people are thinking of coming a long distance, I think it would have to be attractive enough to warrant the long drive and taking the vacation time off. Not sure how many would come out just for a meet up and lunch. I would think it would have to at least be a two day event including places to eat and at least one cruise together. And let's face it, there isn't always enough auto memorabilia places to keep everyone and thier spouses and families occupied.

And not to showupmanship, but the east coast often incorporates Civil War musuems, Hersheys, and other non-car related events into thier meetups.

Maybe we just need someone to set the scope, how many days of activities and what type of activities (where people can pick and choose which activities they want to go to for each morning or afternoon/evening where some could if they wish spend time with just thier families during one slot), etc. And we need to agree that there is no bad ideas in brainstorming. I agree and you are right about making it a real Las Vegas experience that offers a good reason for people to spend time and money attending. It needs to be at least 3 days. Maybe arrive Wed. night, events Thursday, Friday & Saturday with farewells on Sunday morning. I have to disagree that it it too difficult to plan something like this. The internet and telephone will get the job done from a distance, although it would be ideal if someone local can take a look and make sure things look OK. I give Ryan and the rest of you a lot of credit for going forward with plans that are for our enjoyment. Thank you!

BTW the Civil War Museum and Hersey were amazing...:D

[Mebot]

I'm afraid I can't help much with planning, but I would show up in the Marauder!

Awesome! We'll be creating a poll soon to gauge interest and get some preliminary headcounts


Hi guy's, OK, here's where I'm at with the Vegas Meet, it does not seem like any local Marauder people are willing or able to commit to organizing an event. I would help within my limited time availability, but this would be insufficient to properly set up an event. I still want to have a number of Marauders in town for a weekend, however, some of the suggested places to go while in town, have nothing to do with our cars. If members want to go to some of these places, then they should plan some personal private time to do just that. I say this to all car club members, "If the event does not center around the interaction of our cars, then whats the point?" Here are some of my suggestions, driving the Red Rock loop, cruising the strip, eating at a Sonic, going to a Cruise Night, drag racing, hanging out at a park, driving to Mount Charleston. What do all these activities have in common?, they allow all cars that are here to be either driven, or at a location at "THE SAME TIME", thank you very much. I never eat where I can't look out a window and see my car, period. No matter how I might come off with this post, for me I enjoy and appreciate my Marauder so much, that I want to share that enthusiasm with others and their CARS who feel as I do. Other then that, some time in September is good for me.


It just darn tough to put together an event like this. So, don't feel bad.
My suggestion is to keep it simple. Figure out someplace to meet and greet with the cars, figure out someplace with cheap eats and someplace at some sort of attraction meet after eats. Maybe a decent hotel/casino with a buffet and maybe a break on rooms and meals, I don't mean EASY SLOTS casino.
I know Marauderville sounds neat, but it would require a ton of work and it doesn't sound like we have enough volunteers for that.
Anyway, it is a great idea.

Rod


03blackvegas,

Just my two cents. I understand your comments. However, since some people are thinking of coming a long distance, I think it would have to be attractive enough to warrant the long drive and taking the vacation time off. Not sure how many would come out just for a meet up and lunch. I would think it would have to at least be a two day event including places to eat and at least one cruise together. And let's face it, there isn't always enough auto memorabilia places to keep everyone and thier spouses and families occupied.

And not to showupmanship, but the east coast often incorporates Civil War musuems, Hersheys, and other non-car related events into thier meetups.

Maybe we just need someone to set the scope, how many days of activities and what type of activities (where people can pick and choose which activities they want to go to for each morning or afternoon/evening where some could if they wish spend time with just thier families during one slot), etc. And we need to agree that there is no bad ideas in brainstorming.


I agree, putting an event together takes a lot of work and effort. After attending numerous East Coast events, I can attest to the dedication and detail that goes into the planning of every event.

We do have things in motion right now. The dates for the meet are Sept 23-27. This is the normal amount of days for Maraudervilles, Louisville, Carlisle, and any other big meet. It's not a weekend event. I'm taking cues from the logistics of Louisville and the planning of MV. Our Vegas itinerary will consist of a car show, hopefully some dyno, track day, maybe a drive to Hoover dam (not sure yet) as well as plenty of downtime for folks to enjoy shows/casinos on their own.

I'm helping to plan Vegas as a "Destination Trip" with a focus on a more relaxed atmosphere. Remember, this is the first time we're planning something this huge on the west coast. I don't want to get completely burned out by the little things. If this event is a success, then I don't see why this can't be an annual event every year for the West Coast.

In addition, Vegas is a convenient (and relatively cheap) destination from most Airport hubs. Which means, folks who don't want to drive, can still fly in and enjoy the event. Sure it's better with your Marauder, but I've learned that most Marauder events are social gatherings. It's more about the people and friendship than it is the car.


Anyways, thanks for keeping the dialogue going. I hope to have the major parts squared away in the next day or so (Hotel reservations, track reservations, dyno reservations). What I will need after submitting the proposal to the admins, is a committee to help brainstorm other events, ideas, places to eat, roads to take, accommodations for our group... anybody in Vegas familiar with other car clubs? (Mustang, Ford, Shelby guys???), as well as someone to take reins on vendor sponsorship, fundraising, t-shirt design, trophy, raffle, etc...

It's a lot to do, but honestly, the major thing is picking the date, and getting the hotels reserved. Everything else, I believe, will fall into place. As long as we have the dates, people will show up.

[Mebot]

Again the dates for the meet are

SEPT 23-27

in case you missed it in my post above

[Shaijack]

I will be flying in. Mebot you have a spare Marauder I could barrow? Ihave been there about 50 times and love the place...

[Haggis]

Here is just some of my ideas to choose from if you need any.

Glitter Gulch, Mob Museum, The Gun Store (fire a Tommy Gun!), the Titanic Exhibit, Hershey's World, Haunted Vegas Tour, Fast Lap Kart Racing, Neon Museum, Nevada State Museum, Atomic Testing Museum, Howard Cannon air museum, Mormon State Historic Park, Auto Collections, Mini-Golf, M&M World, Hershey's World, Natural History Museum, the Shelby American like Redster recommended, and the Steak n Shake at the Southpoint Casino. The Bonnie and Clyde Death Car, Liberace Museum, Boulder Dam, Calico ghost town, just to name a few.

Just south of Vegas into Arizona are also a few things worth seeing, like Hackberry, Chloride, Rhyolite, Cactus Joe's in Oatman (& Oatman Hotel), Kingman (Hualapai Mountain Park, Powerhouse Visitor Center and Route 66 Museum), Ed's Camp in McConnico, Grand Canyon Caverns, Truxton Frontier Cafe, and so on on route 66 but then we get too far out of our way.

This would interest me since my dad was stationed at Indian Springs in the '50s and was at the atomic testing in the desert.

[FastMerc]

There is a lot of neat places to see out there Red Rock is cool so is The Valley of Fire one of Elvis Presley films was a race there in Viva Las Vegas.

[88LTDCV351]

This would interest me since my dad was stationed at Indian Springs in the '50s and was at the atomic testing in the desert.

If you want to get irradiated, I hear you can visit the Trinity site in New Mexico. Its open once or twice a year. :)

[Mr. Man]

This would interest me since my dad was stationed at Indian Springs in the '50s and was at the atomic testing in the desert.
That explains so much.................:P:D

[Mebot]

Bump with amended dates.

The Vegas Meet will be held Sept 16-20, 2015

Sorry for the inconvenience, but we had to push the dates up one week to accommodate the exciting schedule we're putting together.

[teamrope]

That explains so much.................:P:D

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