[s-cars] S-CAR Nationals Cancelled... but wait, there is more!

[Bruce]

Great minds think alike I guess...I'd say we all should kick in what we
think is appropriate and can afford. There's a big nut to cover, and I think
at $20 we're not even going to come close.

Pledges anyone?

B
----- Original Message -----
From: "Achint Sandhu" <sandhu at kilo.dyndns.org>
To: "Darin Nederhoff" <editor at s-cars.org>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 10:50 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] S-CAR Nationals Cancelled... but wait, there is more!


> Hi Guys,
>
> I mean this with the best of intentions, so please do not take this the
wrong
> way...
>
> I'd like to propose a "minimize nationals loss" fund. If we each kick in
$20
> (just a suggestion), we could help minimize Darin's personal loss in this
> matter.
>
> I know that I personally have got way more than $20 worth from the lists
that
> Darin has sponsored (and provided ad free) and web sites etc.
>
> What do you guys think ?
>
> Cheers,
> Achint
>
> On July 30, 2002 16:50, Darin Nederhoff wrote:
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I'm sorry to say that the life support plug has been pulled on the
> > 2002 Nationals event.  I tried to save it but it clearly was not
> > happening.  A phone discussion with Jimmy Pribble this morning
> > basically cemented the thought that it was time to give it up and try
> > to minimize the losses.  I made an agreement with the hotel in order
> > to bail out of my contract with them for the weekend and limit my
> > loss.  I really hate giving up on something that I have been working
> > on but I think this is the best outcome.  For those of you who have
> > already registered, you have already received refunds if you did so
> > via PayPal.  I'll be sending refund checks out tomorrow to those of
> > you who paid via check.  If you have made hotel reservations at the
> > Marriot please let me know so I can get those refunded for you as
> > well.
> >
> > What now?  Well, the grand event is off but that is not to say that
> > there won't be an S-CAR event in Minneapolis that weekend.  THE SHOW
> > MUST GO ON.  I'm working on putting together an S-Festival which will
> > be held at Anderson Motorsport in Chanhassen, Minnesota on Saturday,
> > August 31st.  All you need to do in order to attend this event is
> > RSVP me with your vehicle type and head count and show up on
> > Saturday!  Donations will be accepted at the door for both the event
> > costs and the Children's Cancer Research Fund.
> >
> > DATE:  Saturday, August 31st.
> > PLACE:  Anderson Motorsport, 7700 Quattro Drive, Chanhassen, MN
> > TIME:  9:30 AM - ??
> > EVENTS:
> > - People's choice car show with class winners.  (UrS4, UrS6, new S4,
> > post '96
> > Audi general class, pre '96 Audi general class, etc.)
> > - Picnic style lunch...  we'll have the grill going with brats,
> > burgers, etc.
> > - Paintless dent removal services on hand
> > - Leather reconditioning services  on hand
> > - Clear bra installations
> > - And a technical session concerning brakes (and possibly other
> > topics)
> >
> > Yes, the Nationals are dead.  The S-Fest Saturday lives on however.
> > Just let me know if you plan on attending the Saturday gathering.
> >
> > Darin
> > S-CARS.ORG
> >
> > '93 S4
> > '90 CQ - still for sale
> > '86 XR4ti
> >
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from
> the animals. Except the weasel."
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