Allpar at Chryslers at Carlisle (PA), July 9-11, 2010

Any Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Plymouth, DeSoto, AMC, Nash, Hudson, Rambler, Sunbeam, Diamond Star Mitsubishi, or other vehicle associated with Chrysler Corporation is welcome — from 1909 through 2009.

• Things that worked last year and we hope to repeat: fresh water, little flags on the cars, two tables, just enough chairs, tent location, goodies, judging walks.
• Thanks to Jim Choate for setting up the hotel, booking a great rate and making it easy to convene.
• We have slated these improvements to take effect:
  • Lunch to be arranged by volunteers — who will take full responsibility end to end — perhaps people bring their own food? and someone brings a grille?
  • Judging tour to start at 9:30 and only to cover those who register beforehand, providing their vehicle location and getting an antenna flag (or a section of ribbon and securing it with their wiper blade)
  • Laminated ID cards with forum handles and real first names for those who register by a certain time
  • Awards to be given out by 2 pm, and to include Avenger-Sebring categories
  • New banners that are easier to walk and see under
  • Create a “setup kit” so Dave does not have to be the first one in every time
  • T-shirts and hats to be available again!
  • Get the color map from Carlisle Events before the show
  • We still want to get some emergency-vehicle owners to come under Allpar’s auspices!
  • More? Add suggestions in the forums!

Preliminary Schedule

FRIDAY

• Sign up for Saturday trophy judging. Mark your spot on the map.
• 10 am: Mike Holler
• 12 pm: Community lunch at the tent
• 1-3 pm: “Doctor Daytona” and “Turbo Teacher” Bob O’Neill office hours. Get a personal consultation on DIY bodywork and other repairs.
• 6:30 pm: Allpar Advisory Board (at the group hotel)

SATURDAY

• 9:30 am, “trophy car tour” starts
• 12:00 pm, community lunch at the tent.
  Note: Dave will be representing Allpar at the celebrity lunch.
• 2:00 pm, gather for trophies, door prizes, and other ceremonies.

Hotel accommodations

Information on lodging: in a block of rooms | general motel information

We suggest you look in Mechanicsburg, New Cumberland, Dillsburg, etc. Quite a few hotels in Carlisle, Pennsylvania are over $120/night. For $150/night, one can get a room with 2 queen beds and a full kitchen.

Trophies and awards

Trophies and awards were:

Voter’s Choice Voter’s Choice — Truck or SUV Voter’s Choice — Performance Car Voter’s Choice — Preservation Voter’s Choice — Restoration Voter’s Choice — Modifications Voter’s Choice — V8 Voter’s Choice — Daytona Voter’s Choice — Avenger/Sebring

Voter’s Choice — Classic Daily Driver Voter’s Choice — 21st Century Best Preserved Daytona Best Restored Daytona Best Modified Daytona Most Interesting Vehicle Best Allpar Product Placement Going the Distance (Long Distance Award)

More changes (postponed from 2009)

Things we’d like to do but haven’t set up

• Larger tent so everyone can have shade and seats
• Specific Allpars of Daytona signage
• Better delegation of tasks and planned shifts for manning the table
• Better integration of other participating clubs and groups (e.g. Modern Mopars) including signs and shirts
• EEK/Daytona swap meet/tech discussion

Kid-friendly

Regarding the G rating (Bob O’Neill’s text):

As ambassadors of Allpar.com, we should be role models everywhere we go. If we (and we do) agree that these forums must be 'G' rated then we need to try to live up to that standard ourselves. We should make every effort to use 'proper' language and behavior when we meet people at local events as well as our annual meet at Carlisle.

When someone new or even members of Allpar meet with us we should convey the utmost professionalism. This includes our behavior and language. I don't think I'm being a prude here when I say that both the attitude and behavior that we exhibit should be one that conveys that Allpar is a family oriented group of friends. When we use these forums we should lead by example just like we do when we are meeting people in public and trying to get them to join us.

It has been decided that Allpar.com is a 'G' rated family oriented 'club.' So we must behave in a way that promotes that.

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