[Shotimes] Convention Registration is Lagging

[George Fourchy]

Hey Folks.....

Don mentioned to me a week ago or so that things are going a little slow.  We need
to get on the stick here.  There is a potentially large financial commitment to
Thunderhill Raceway, and we don't want to lose the opportunity to enjoy this track. 
California IS a long way away for a lot of you, but this is, like I said before, a
"Once In A Decade Opportunity" for a great vacation to be enjoyed with a lot of
friends.  That doesn't happen very often.  

Below is his message to you all.   My message adds this.....you folks that have been
here for 5 years or more might recall the stillborn Las Vegas convention in the
mid-'90s.  That one died on the vine because folks (including myself) did not
register early enough to insure there would be attendence large enough to make it a
success.  I was fully intending to register....I just didn't "get around to it..." 
Let's not let that happen THIS time.

On Sat, 20 Mar 2004 09:45:39 -0600, Donald Mallinson wrote:

>"While we have had some very early registrations, the 
>numbers are still low.  To insure that this convention 
>continues to move forward, please get your California 
>convention registrations in immediately if you plan on 
>going.  If you are "iffy" then send in the form anyway and 
>ask to have the check held or the credit card not charged 
>till later.
>
>Note: we must run checks/credit cards about 30 days out, and 
>may not run or cash any payments till that time, don't worry 
>if your check has not been cashed or your credit card 
>charged.  Note payment (or credit card info) must accompany 
>registrations.
>
>Due to the distances, scheduling and other costs, we MUST 
>have a better idea of attendance in order to continue with 
>plans.
>
>This can be a great convention, let's not miss out because 
>of a little procrastination."


Let me reiterate what Don says....if you don't know if you can run Thunderhill or
not, that's fine.  There most likely will be room for anyone who wants to run it to
sign up later on.  And even if you don't want to commit the basic registration fee
right now, that's OK too.   The main thing is to know that you will in fact BE
THERE.  That's the most important thing, by FAR!!

And....there are other acceptable hotels in the area that may well have cheaper
rates.  I'll get out there and check on a few of them, and make a page on the site
so you can make plans.

OK......let's see some positive mail flow!!!

George