Possible Spring Show in Monticello, Il

[pigeonfarmboy]

I'll start a new official thread when it's time for it but wanted to update you guys:

June 14-15 is the date we'll be aiming for. This will be formally finalized at our Club Meeting first week of March, but our President is onboard and really excited to see this meet happen. I will start all planning for hotel, dirt, roadway barriers, etc.

The radio seminar and battery/charger seminar will be held each day around noon. There will be no cleanup time needed on Sunday so anyone can leave as early as they need.

The idea I have for the entry fee is this: Maximum $20 for the whole weekend for a pit pass. (Spectators will not be charged) The more guys that show up, the smaller that entry fee will be. I think it's fair to waive this fee if your travel time to get to the event is more than 5 hours. This entry fee is put in place to compensate our facility for hosting this event. For instance power will be provided for the pit area. If we decide to have lunch prepared at the field I will pay for this out of my pocket since I'm the host and don't have to drive anywhere.

Arrangements can be made with me if you need to ship models and fly here. Best airport would be Bloomington IL. Champaign is closer but will usually cost a bit more.

I will be contacting our Vendors. I would love to see any/all of them attend and have parts to sell for no fee to them.

Any other ideas please post or send me a pm.

[JAMMER]

I live over 5 hours away in Syracuse New York but would have no problem paying $20.00 for me and my wife. I have to pay at Cabin Fever so why not you to. It cost money to put these things on and I for one appreciate the thought and work it takes to put one of these things on.

[Lil Giants]

Originally Posted by pigeonfarmboy

Arrangements can be made with me if you need to ship models and fly here. Best airport would be Bloomington IL. Champaign is closer but will usually cost a bit more.

I'm sure you were thinking of me when you dreamt this idea and I thank you for the consideration, but unless the date changes to early or mid July? I won't be able to attend to after I retire 15yrs now.

You are doing a great job with the planning/organizing of such a show Nathan, I'm sure it will grow to be one of the best shows to attend every year in no time.

[pigeonfarmboy]

Originally Posted by Lil Giants

I'm sure you were thinking of me when you dreamt this idea and I thank you for the consideration, but unless the date changes to early or mid July? I won't be able to attend to after I retire 15yrs now.

You are doing a great job with the planning/organizing of such a show Nathan, I'm sure it will grow to be one of the best shows to attend every year in no time.

I'm aware of the timing conflict this is going to pose to farmers. It's a bummer for sure. Maybe an option would be to rotate the dates every year so we can get you down here.