[JONAT-chat] Re: Jonat-chat digest, Vol 1 #190 - 2 msgs

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Hello Again...I thought there was an extensive discussion following the end 
of the tour about the pros and cons of the event?  Did anyone take notes -- 
besides Mark?  There were a number of obsevations that I thought were right 
on...and should be incorporated into whatever route and trip duration is planned 
for '06.

The concept that Dave Belanger had about a "convoy" of cars sounds fun.  If 
you want to make an impact for publicity purposes, there is more punch if you 
have a number of cars together.  I remember at Newport Oregon when we gathered 
at the Hatfield Science Museum in the morning, there were over a dozen cars I 
think and it brought out the local newspaper reporter and a few local people 
who wanted to come down and look at the cars.  Those are the types of 
opportunities where someone needs to be the point person and have a Fact Sheet ready to 
hand over as to what's going on, who's involved, why its happening, where to 
go for more information, etc.  These kind of gatherings can help generate 
connections with interested people who might want to join local clubs.

I do not remember anyone in the 2004 Tour discussing insurance for the people 
who participate.  If the tour becomes "sanctioned" by JCNA there may be some 
insurance benefits for a small fee, but am not sure if you would give up any 
autonomy as a result.  I think having insurance for the event would be a good 
idea, particularly if more people decide to participate in 2006.  

Christina Lilienthal
Oregon ACS
'78 XJV12L