[Shotimes] 2007 Convention announcement

[Zach Leahy]

Will try, getting married on the 30th of June.  We will see what I am
allowed to do.  I will definitely be there for the track day.

Z


On 9/14/06, D. Mallinson <dmall@mwonline.net> wrote:
>
> It is official. The 2007 SHO International convention will be in
> Kalamazoo Michigan, July 16-19, 2007.
>
> It was a tight contest between the enthusiastic group in the North East
> for a New Hampshire event, and an equally enthusiastic group in Western
> Michigan. On-line voting was close, but Michigan won by a small margin.
> Most people said they would go wherever, even if they had a preference.
> But it wasn't just the voting, we took a number of factors into account.
> And the effort put forth by the NorthEast group isn't going to waste. We
> have definite plans to go there in the near future.
>
> For now, let's concentrate on 2007. Here is a brief outline:
>
> Home base: Kalamazoo Michigan. Home of Gibson guitars (in the
> beginning), Checker Cabs, and the Street Rod Nationals! Great scenery,
> and great roads. Light traffic, hopefully cooler weather than the past
> few years, and easy to get to. Close to lots of great destinations for
> those that "vacation" on the drive to and from the convention.
>
> Sunday: Pre convention dinner, location TBA. We will find something fun
> and tasty. We are also working on another possible event for early
> arrivers on this day.
>
> Monday: Registration day, possible Golf with Ron Porter, drives in the
> country and sight seeing on your own. Welcome reception.
>
> Tuesday: Car SHOw, more golf with Ron Porter, followed by a general
> meeting to go over track events and the drives.
> Then a drive on great roads to a great museum and dinner at with some
> good food.
>
> Wednesday: TRack day at Grattan Raceway. A fun road course that is a
> favorite test track for magazines, and race teams. even a 25 degree
> banked turn that will challenge those with the most HP! And here is the
> kicker if the weather is hot.....The track has A POOL! So when you get
> hot under the collar at the track, just go jump in the water. There is a
> go kart track there also, and you may be able to rent go-karts and make
> an entire fun day of it.
> On the way home, we will have dinner together at another great restaurant.
>
> Thursday: Drag Day at US 131 Motorsports Park. 1/4 mile drags for
> everyone.
>
> Banquet Thursday evening with Charity auction, special guests and more.
>
> Friday: more sight seeing, get ready for Seattle in 2008!
>
> VERY IMPORTANT. advance registration is very important. We need to know
> that you SHO owners will support the event enough in advance to make all
> our deposits and commitments. Last year people waited almost too late.
> If you think you are going, get your registration in. we allow refund
> within reason, and have done so every year. So don't wait till the last
> to get registered.
>
> We will post registration forms and the host hotel information in the
> coming weeks. keep an eye on the SHOclub.com web site. To read more
> about the convention and the tracks, go here:
>
> http://www.shoclub.com/SHOconventions/16/conv16.htm
>
> Hope to see you all there!
> SHO Club convention committee
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Zach Leahy
Fort Wayne, IN
2006 BMW R1200GS - Rock Red
1992 SHO MTX - Arrest Me Red
1993 SHO MTX - Green Racecar