JohnD1956 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 While it is a few months to Allentown, I'd like to open the floor to suggestions for how to conduct the Forum Breakfast we have come to enjoy. This year seems a bit hard to plan because there are so few ( ahem) appropriate venues ( read: no hooters) . So the following ideas have been floated and I am looking to see if anyone else has any further suggestions: * Pre Banquet Happy Hour* Conventional early AM breakfast at a local restaurant off site* Pizza/ wings party on the Bulgari Site. Keep in mind that it is anticipated there will be no judging school this year on Friday, but there is still the Friday AM BOD meeting. And with no judging on Saturday, but the high volume of cars expected, logistics on Saturday will likely make it difficult to drive on and off site then. Then there are the tours to compete with, especially the Dorney Park Cruise at 5 pm Thursday , and the Wednesday evening General Membership Meeting.. So before conducting a survey, are there any other ideas for the Breakfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Let me be the first to comment. My suggestion is a mid-morning brunch, sort of on Thursday morning. Seems that is the best time for most of us involved with the program. But that is my personal preference as I am not a big fan of either pizza or wings. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-g-g0 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Mid morning works for me. I would like to see if we can find a place that has a room. Last year the area we were in was long and narrow. Hard to hear plus lots of back ground noise! just my 2 cents! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 The place I have in mind has a separate room John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Conley Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Uhhhh...need to correct the year in the topic. :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) I like the idea of the pre-banquet happy hour. For once, I would be able to attend that one. The last few hours before the awards banquet seem to be the deadest time for the whole meet, unless you are assembling the awards/trophies or preparing the slide show for the banquet. No tours are running at that time; some of the cars are already put away; hardly anyone is out in the parking lot socializing--it's a free time for almost everyone. Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Edited February 13, 2016 by Pete Phillips (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Pete, Hopefully, "they" will be in taking showers, expecially if it is hot during Saturday. Then, is there time to get back and forth during the afternoon. And, is there enough time for a gift exchange? Just my thoughts. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkertom Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I would vote for either the prebanquet happy hour or doing something onsite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Pre- banquet or Sunday Morning before we leave? and yes a separate room is a must have! just my $0.02! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Pre banquet has my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Pre-Banquet seems to have a number of votes, so before we go at that too far, someone needs to find out of there is a separate suitable venue at the fairgrounds, and we presume, a bar. Or perhaps someone has in mind a separate place? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 There are no cafes nor bars at the meet site. It is a former drive-in movie site, surrounded by office/warehouse facilities for light industrial uses like car repairs, body shops, car storage, and that sort of thing. I recall a few small restaurants about a mile away. I've only been there once and it was at nighttime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Livingston Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Just a thought - Would it be possible to have a simple brown bag lunch (sandwich, chips, cookie) at Bulgari's place after the board meeting on Friday? The lunches could be ordered in advance and maybe even delivered. Because of the shortness of time, could the gift exchange wait until next year and use this year to just meet fellow forum members (name tags possible - I'll make them if it's a good idea???) —Cindy Livingston 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Building on Cindy's idea, how about a 6' sub and BYOB! It'd be a cool opportunity to see everyone with their car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 It also appears most of the hotels have restaurants as well as check this out!http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g30029-Allentown_Pennsylvania.htmlneeds to be easy deal for everyone interested, no work for anyone is the best deal ever! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Then again since this has been part of the BCA National event since 2008, you would think the NMC would help make it happen! Oops, I said think! that was IBM's buzzword. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Starlite, number 4 on the trip advisor list, has been my original choice. Has a separate room. I do not know why we need the NMC do determine where we will do this. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Starlite, number 4 on the trip advisor list, has been my original choice. Has a separate room. I do not know why we need the NMC do determine where we will do this. John Agreed!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Livingston Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Roberta - sounds good to me. Day and time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Copperhead grill sounds good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I haven't exactly figured my itinerary again recently, so I don't know what will work best. I'll have the family and multiple cars so if we arrive separately for the banquet that can work. That said, I have a personal rule about drinking and driving the old iron. On a hot day though, I do like a cold brew. So, a breakfast or brunch removes that dilemma for me. That's just me though. Of course, I could have one of the teens chauffeur me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Haven't we had this on Friday Mornings in the past? Some of will will not be there until Thursday afternoon, evening. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Dave, Some people will not be able to attend Friday morning (8 till noon)as that is the BOD meeting. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yes. It always did interfere with that, didn't it. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUKE Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Then again since this has been part of the BCA National event since 2008, you would think the NMC would help make it happen! Oops, I said think! that was IBM's buzzword. LOL!NO lets keep on our own 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 TTT... What about a Friday afternoon gathering on the show site, with BYOB? Like from 3-5 PM. Will that work? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I vote for Friday afternoon on the field. Snacks and beer etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 What if it Rains...on our parade??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Jeeze Dave, talk about throwing a wet towel on the idea. I'll pack a pop up tent if you guys agree to help hold it down if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 and maybe someone can have a nice banner made to stretch across the tent poles to let everyone know what all the rascally going ons is all about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeff 1952 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Please let me make it clear, that there is to be NO ALCOHOL on the show field; either brought in or sold. To assist our Gate Volunteers, there will be a Security Office posted at each entrance during open show field hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Cigars??????????????.................Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Scantily clad young ladies??????????????..................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Rock and roll??????????????????....................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Well, the potential for a Friday PM event on the show site is the same as the Titanic reaching it's maiden destination. Any other ideas for a site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I will go back to my earlier suggestion, but we better decide soon before another group picks the site (that is why the name is not mentioned). I suggest brunch, off site, Thursday Morning, or possibly even Saturday, as neither will conflict with scheduled meetings. Personally, I cannot make any morning until about 9 AM, but I can arrange any morning for breakfast if you would like, but let me know SOON. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 John, does that place have a Happy Hour? If it can still be Friday between 3-5 PM at John's restaurant, then I'm in. Thursday AM I am working the registration table. Thursday PM I am planning to drive the covered bridge tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 John, I will try to find out, but it is a diner, so I doubt it. I am quite sure it has a licence. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) No Plumb Brandy, Beer, or Wine allowed at the Yankee Swap if we have it on the grounds??? No Thursday Mornings or evenings? Best off site then, least we all sinketh like thy mighty Titanic. The best times I have had at a meet were at these forum breakfasts, and Touring on the After Tour. It should be inside or undercover at least. Dandy Dave! Edited March 23, 2016 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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