London Cobra Show weekly meeting

[rdorman]

From now on, we will hold a weekly meeting at Siam's at 855 Bethel Road begining 7 to 7:30.

This meeting is open to all. We are interested in your input and help so come and join us! Come when you can, and when you can't, don't worry about it!

Get involved in YOUR event!

Link to map:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp...te=oh&zipcode=

Thanks
Rick

[jeff priest]

What day of the week?

[kountzecobra]

Any particular day of the week?

[rdorman]

I suppose the day would be good! Tuesday. See you there!
Rick

[hey,littlecobra]

7 for breakfast, or 7 for dinner? Just giving you a hard time, Rick. Sorry!

[rdorman]

all right you guys! And Kristen 7 PM EST Columbus Ohio!
Thanks
Rick

[trularin]

Is this one of those ploys to get the wife out to dinner on a weekly basis?

Rick, we are not picking on you. Just look at the last tread you...ignored.

So, what is good at Siam's?

[rdorman]

You can bring the wife or leave her at home!

What's good at Siams? In my opinion, EVERYTHING!!! I have been eating there for over 18 years so I may be a little biased though. For my money they have the best crab rangoon (sp?), phad thai, general tso's, orange beef, etc on the planet. I have never had better. Of course, after 18 years of eating there, it may be like going home for your mother favorite dish. But the folks that I have sent there for the most part agree with my call.

Come to the meeting or the London Show and find out for yourself!

Thread I ignored?

Rick

[Mike Braatz]

RICK -- WILL YOU GUYS GIVE US A RUN DOWN AFTER THE MEETINGS???
AS THINGS ARE COMING TOGETHER -- IF AND WHEN YOU HAVE IDENTIFIED WHERE ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED LET ME/US KNOW ---

MIKE

[rdorman]

Assistance is needed everywhere and anywhere! Decide what you are willing to commit to and there is a spot!

Last night we talked about:
-vendors, manufacturers, accessory retailers and donations
-participant refund, cost, and timing
-bank accounts
-financial statements(still need a cpa!)
-by laws, tax ids, 501c3, etc
-event ideas (many of which we have got from you folks!)
-budget projections
-advertising and covering the cost of
-CF

The list goes on! Two and a half hours of non-stop work!

Rick

[trularin]

Tusedays would be a killer. The drive out of Michigan would not be worth it.

I'll trust you to speak for those of us that can't.

And, last, the ignore thread that turned into the chat room.

Rick, is there something that you consider the biggest bother??

[rdorman]

Ah yes! The Seinfeld of threads.

Bothered? Me

Rick

[rdorman]

Now at Franks house, same day, same time. Franks house is in Columbus at 3028 Brookdown Dr. Off 161 between Sawmill and Linworth across from Beightler Armory.

Thanks
Rick

[rdorman]

I had to miss this weeks meeting because of a family commitment but I was told:

- over 60 rooms are booked (take it from me, that is a bunch this early) most at the Hampton so far. Which surprised me, I would have thought most would be at the Best Value (formerly the cross country)
- we have an exclusive t-shirt vendor and CF volunteers will work the sales. We buy the shirts for resale, CF keeps the profit.
- Rich Bailey is working on the art work
- Larry Russo it taking care of the name tags
- meetings where held with all the folks in London to work out some details and talks are underway with the airport (I haven't been to these, they don't need me!)
- Accounts have been created and we have or are in the process of getting the tax id.
- When I ask Bill what vendors and manufacturers are coming he just keeps telling me "everyone I talk to says they are coming"! Personally, I would like to see more accessory type folks as well. After all, I already have a car!

Progress!!

I would encourage everyone to sign up and send in the registration fee as soon as possible. As you can imagine, knowing how many folks are going to be there is advance is a BIG plus. So much so that there have been talks about late entry fee.

Thanks
Rick

[Mike Braatz]

Rick -- and crew -- Thanks for keeping us informed ---
I'm sure it is a ton of work to put this together.
I'm not a CPA but would assist if I was ---

Please stay in touch --

Mike

[rdorman]

Another long and productive meeting!

We talked about
- letter of incorporation
- 501 c3 status
- officers
- accounts
- taxes
etc.

And of course, the fun stuff
- poker run and cruises
- Qs&L
- Raffle
- vendors and manufacturers (yes, they are all basically coming!), lets not forget the 'freebies'!!!
- London
- CobraX, dragging, circle tracks, etc
- CF
- Art work for shirt, hats, etc, etc, etc
- Web updates
- informational seminars during the event. lots of topics!
- parking lot tailgates
- very, very special suprises (OK, if Bob Johnsons racing Cobra is finished being restored by then, it will be there! Maybe even his Coupe)
- yadda, yadda, yadda

Oops!! I forgot to talk about security! Take it from me, there will be some one to look after your baby while you sleep! And no, I am not talking about the wife, that is your job, I mean your car!!

Thanks
Rick

[Mike Braatz]

Rick -- thanks it looks like you guys are covering it all --- however, you forgot to mention the "Tequila" or is JR bring it??
m

[rdorman]

Trust me tequila, raki, you name it.......... it will be there, and it will be good!

Rick


PS, drink an drive responsibly!

[bnewell]

hey guys, not trying to hijack this thread but is anyone going to the all Ford swap meet next weekend in Columbus??

http://www.springswap.com/


Brian

[rob frink]

yea...yea...... I know I'm the stuffy bastid that demands the group discussions stay focused on business......


however, I enjoyed the comical discusion about setting up rear ends, ring and pinions...and replacing crush washers....(hee hee thanks Bill!)

The point is that: for anyone interested in getting involved, not only are the meetings productive, we have a lot of fun sharing cobra info and stories....while tossing back a brew or two.

The group is very casual and friendly...and we welcome anyone interested to attend, volunteer and contribute.

CYA next week...same time-same place.

Rob