'11 Monte Nationals
#11
06-21-2011, 03:28 PM
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 4,861
It started out with the administraition wanting to grow the numbers in the northeast, which we were willing to do...We were happy it came the furthest east it ever was in 2008...there was speculation it would return in 2009, but it wasn't so, which was absolutely fine with the people in that region.
We then were trying to create a minimeet in the northeast in 2009, but a few were accused of "dropping the ball" along with other things, this upset a few in the northeast...that coupled with one minimeet being setup in the same state as the big show that same year , we thought the minimeets were suppose to bring supporters out in regions that were unable to get to the big show due to distance.
yet many in the region were renewing there yearly dues of $35 again with out having a show to go to...when the 2010 Nationals were announced once again more towards the midwest, and without a show to go to, many in the region opted for the GM Nationals...after attending that show and seeing how much that had to offer, the FGMCC,NYMCC,NJMCC,PAMCC, and NEMCC all threw there support behind the gm nationals.
This was all publicly known before the 2011 Monte Nationals was announced...not sure if the administraition was under hopes that bringing it back east again would garner support from the clubs mentioned above....but for many it was to little to late....most stopped paying there dues and actively posting there long before 2011.
I'm quite certain if things were handled differently, the Monte Nationals would EASILY have 150-200 Montes showing up this weekend, but that is not the case. Maybe if the shows were on different weekends numbers could be that high at both shows, but again that is not the case.
I am not knocking any club/affiliation/show I think the more Shows the merrier, and I hope everyone has a blast and a fun time no matter what show they attend this weekend....just stating what happened and how people feel in certain areas as to why we are not backing that show even with it being so close....no need to rehash it, whats done is done.
however I do not see the Monte Nationals ever coming east again, for good reason, so the midwesterners should be happy they get "there" show back next year and probably everyone after that.
Again I hope everyone has a great and safe weekend weather there at the Monte Nationals, GM Nationals, a local cruise, a big car show or just simply taking a ride in there car.
Joe
We then were trying to create a minimeet in the northeast in 2009, but a few were accused of "dropping the ball" along with other things, this upset a few in the northeast...that coupled with one minimeet being setup in the same state as the big show that same year , we thought the minimeets were suppose to bring supporters out in regions that were unable to get to the big show due to distance.
yet many in the region were renewing there yearly dues of $35 again with out having a show to go to...when the 2010 Nationals were announced once again more towards the midwest, and without a show to go to, many in the region opted for the GM Nationals...after attending that show and seeing how much that had to offer, the FGMCC,NYMCC,NJMCC,PAMCC, and NEMCC all threw there support behind the gm nationals.
This was all publicly known before the 2011 Monte Nationals was announced...not sure if the administraition was under hopes that bringing it back east again would garner support from the clubs mentioned above....but for many it was to little to late....most stopped paying there dues and actively posting there long before 2011.
I'm quite certain if things were handled differently, the Monte Nationals would EASILY have 150-200 Montes showing up this weekend, but that is not the case. Maybe if the shows were on different weekends numbers could be that high at both shows, but again that is not the case.
I am not knocking any club/affiliation/show I think the more Shows the merrier, and I hope everyone has a blast and a fun time no matter what show they attend this weekend....just stating what happened and how people feel in certain areas as to why we are not backing that show even with it being so close....no need to rehash it, whats done is done.
however I do not see the Monte Nationals ever coming east again, for good reason, so the midwesterners should be happy they get "there" show back next year and probably everyone after that.
Again I hope everyone has a great and safe weekend weather there at the Monte Nationals, GM Nationals, a local cruise, a big car show or just simply taking a ride in there car.
Joe
#13
06-21-2011, 03:50 PM
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southeast PA
Posts: 25,136
Wish I knew that info before hand 
Though I figured this would be one of the only times Monte Nats was so close I had to go.
Though I figured this would be one of the only times Monte Nats was so close I had to go.
#14
06-21-2011, 07:28 PM
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Staten Island, New York
Posts: 1,035
Honestly I didn't post to deter people from going to the Monte Nationals, just wanted to state it wasn't all about the location, at least not anymore.
Again it is a good choice to go to the Monte Nationals if you were not involved with what was posted, like ya said it is the closest it's ever been so it is a good oppurtunity to go, and for someone who has not been to either show, those people can go to the Monte Nationals this year then hit up the GM Nationals next year and compare the two.
I hope the weather holds out and both shows are over run with Montes this weekend!
Joe
Again it is a good choice to go to the Monte Nationals if you were not involved with what was posted, like ya said it is the closest it's ever been so it is a good oppurtunity to go, and for someone who has not been to either show, those people can go to the Monte Nationals this year then hit up the GM Nationals next year and compare the two.
I hope the weather holds out and both shows are over run with Montes this weekend!
Joe
#16
06-23-2011, 12:39 PM
Sadly, I will not be attending the Monte Nats either.
My dad was taken to the ER on wednesday night. At 3:30am they moved him to a room. His pulse was 122 which should have been 75-80 range.
Yesterday morning with him still in the hospital and the doctor saying they suspected a blood clog near his heart I cancelled all my plans. Cause I thought I could be setting in the waiting room while he was in surgery at any moment.
Come the afternoon the doctor changes his mind. Says to pay more attention to how my dad feels versus what instraments are saying. And sent my dad home.
I'm glad he's home. But unhappy with how things are being handled. And really unhappy I won't be at the 2011 Monte Nationals. But my dad is more important.
My dad was taken to the ER on wednesday night. At 3:30am they moved him to a room. His pulse was 122 which should have been 75-80 range.
Yesterday morning with him still in the hospital and the doctor saying they suspected a blood clog near his heart I cancelled all my plans. Cause I thought I could be setting in the waiting room while he was in surgery at any moment.
Come the afternoon the doctor changes his mind. Says to pay more attention to how my dad feels versus what instraments are saying. And sent my dad home.
I'm glad he's home. But unhappy with how things are being handled. And really unhappy I won't be at the 2011 Monte Nationals. But my dad is more important.
#18
06-23-2011, 05:42 PM
I have never been able to attend the Monte Nationals for the reason that I live on the west coast and can't afford to drive to the mid-west or east coast.
#19
06-23-2011, 08:49 PM
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 11,978
RJ, very sorry to hear that you won't be there this year, family comes first , we will be praying for you and your famiy.....
#20
06-24-2011, 12:57 AM
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*raises eyebrow sharply*
Why? Ya'll don't want to see/hear what I have to say/type.
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Why? Ya'll don't want to see/hear what I have to say/type.
Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * RT_06.2011_us66+NW USA
MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = Cort's Web Pages
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