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I'm a DVSF "newbie" having only gone to IV, but you've asked for opinions... so:

I think there has been enough "post"ulating on this thread. Not to demean any of the thoughts, but it seems to me that we're going round & round. MidO has offered to start another thread on events - let's gather ten or fifteen ideas on the events, start a poll, then use the top 3 or 4 to "suggest" to Ed. For me personally, a poker run, autocross, and the picnic are all winners.

I totally agree on the charity - it's a separate issue. Let the main street ride money go there, clubs can come with a check, a manufacturer can raffle off items, etc. etc. I think the charity should stay CF because of "history", and the fact that this is Ed's charity "of choice" - I'm assuming. If we want to donate to the local firemen, etc. then do so on your own. I believe this is Ed's choice as he is the one that does the leg work to put the event together.

My $.02: agree or disagree freely.