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« on: February 17, 2010, 11:00:44 PM » |
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Okay guys, it's officially official! I got an email from Jacque today saying that July 17 was fine with them.
HR MINI will again host a scenic/spirited drive over to the vineyard. Starting location and actual route is yet to be determined.
I'd suggest starting the Vineyard Drive no later than 9:30. I think we got to the vineyard a bit late last year.
I'll get exact time as soon as I can, but last years event ran from 11 AM to 5 PM.
I also had several people ask me about supporting the animal rescue group at the vineyard. If you remember, they usually have an animal rescue group on site. They usually bring a selection of dogs and cats. Though as expected, the dogs seem to get more out of the event. Jacque is all for us supporting which ever group is attending and I think we should. So, when you're making you plans for the run up to Richmond, grab an extra bag or three of food, or litter, a bundle or two of newspapers or anything else that could be used by the shelter. That would also include monetary donations.
This is easily the biggest MINI event in Virginia, if not the Mid Atlantic. Last year they had 160 MINI's, slightly down from '08's 200. But with the economy and the lack of sponsors to help advertise, I think we did good. I think we should ALL feel honored that they've asked HR MINI to help make the event a success.
Let's get some discussions going as to A) what other issues we need to address and B) How to make this event absolutely fantastic!!!!!
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Dale Blankenship
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« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2010, 08:25:56 AM » |
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Two things that come to mind is making sure we have enough chairs and having enough shade. Also, make sure you have some insect repellent if you decide to sit next to the woodline. Last year, my lower legs and feet were eaten up with chiggers. It actually took a few weeks for the flaring/itching to subside completely.
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« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2010, 08:40:14 PM » |
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Just wondering.......Would it be possible to create a flier that we could post on this site that members could download and print out on their home computers to advertise this event ? If we could do that, members could carry some copies in their cars and tag any and all Mini's that they see in their daily travels, like I have been doing with the cards that Dale had made up. I'll do it !!! Cheap advertising to be sure and it could possibily reach quite a few new Mini owners that don't know that we exist, and have never heard of Cooper Vineyards. By the way, I just checked out the Cooper Vineyards web site, and they have posted this event on their calendar  |
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« Last Edit: February 19, 2010, 08:46:27 PM by SKARGO »
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maacodale
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« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2010, 09:03:05 PM » |
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Dave that's a great idea. I'll see if Jacque has a flier made yet. Though I doubt she's that far along yet. We really need an arts kinda person on the site that could do that for us. But ya know, I've had Craig from Evergreen graphics do fliers for us before. He's the same guy that does our shirts. He's COOPERation on the sites and RAWK on our site. I'll see if he can do a simple flier. Maybe somethng that we can fit 4 on a regular page.
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Dale Blankenship
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07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
Of course son thinks it's his!
Guess I need a third MINI!
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SKARGO
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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2010, 09:35:48 PM » |
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If we could get even a simple flier with all the pertinent event information on it, that is printable, posted on our web site, and our members are willing to tag Mini's with these fliers, we can probably reach a pretty large number of people between now and the event date. We have plenty of time to get the word out this way, and I WILL do it. I'm just not computer literate enough to create a flier myself and post it to this site, DUH !
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« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2010, 07:45:18 PM » |
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Hey my Miniacs, just noticed that the tickets are on sale now  Here is the linky http://coopervineyards.com/store/page6.html I missed last year and am really looking forward to going this year  |
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SKARGO
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« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2010, 09:59:08 PM » |
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Tickets ordered Also, Jacque from Cooper Vineyards has asked that if any clubs/groups have any planned caravan or group drives planned for coming to this event, that they contact her as soon as the plans are finalized with the information regarding meeting places and departing times. If it's possible to get this information to her soon enough, she would like to post this information on their web site. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2010, 05:08:40 PM » |
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Whoho, You can deffinitly count me in for the Cooper Vineyards Run this year. So, where are we going to caravan from. ?  Mike |
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maacodale
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« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2010, 11:01:00 PM » |
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Don't forget the driver over to the winery. We'll still meet up at Brusters Ice Cream and follow the previous years route. Simple but fun!
Details will follow!
DOH! That reminds me, I gotta shoot Jacque an email about the drive over!
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Dale Blankenship
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09 Laser Blue Clubman S
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07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
Of course son thinks it's his!
Guess I need a third MINI!
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« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2010, 07:52:26 AM » |
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Suggestion...
We could plan a couple meeting places then bring all those groups to Bruster's for the drive. We should let Jaques of Cooper Vineyards know of the places since he can publicize them.
I will volunteer to drive to Crown MINI in Richmond to pick up a group and bring them to Bruster's. I will have to work out the wheels up time.
Suggestions - 1. Group leaving from Cracker Barrel in Hampton
2. Perhaps Violet, Brian or another active DC Member lead a group from the North?
Then perhaps some flyers with the start-up places and times to start passing out. I can do some simple ones. I am sure Crown would help pass some out if we give them a bunch.
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JumpingJackFlash
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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2010, 08:38:50 AM » |
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Bought my ticket! |
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« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2010, 09:36:34 PM » |
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Wish I could plan that far in advance! I love going to Cooper Vineyards. Cross your fingers for me. LOL
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