I want to raise an issue for discussion.

I understand there is a cash surplus from last year's Nationals. I'm not sure how big it is exactly but believe it is in the order of $2K +.

My recollection is that it was generally agreed by last year's attendees to devote any surplus to this year's event. However, I am happy to be corrected should people remember otherwise.

It seems to me there are 4 potential options for disposing of this surplus:

1. Hand it over to the organisers of this year's event.

2. Use it to discount the entry fees of the 2006 attendees who attend this year's event.

3. Refund it in equal shares to the 2006 attendees.

4. Donate it to charity.

Personally, I favour the first option as a quick, effective means of advancing the Nationals as an annual event that is being supported by pretty much the same core of owners that have attended the first two events.

Options 2 and 3 involve a lot of mucking around for what are pretty small amounts of money in individual terms.

I suppose option 4 removes any perceived unfairness that those attending the '07 Nats who didn't attend the '06 Nats will benefit from '06 attendees (who may not be attending this year) but it does little to advance the RX8 cause.

There's two ways this can be resolved. The secretary of the incorporated association which ran last year's event can put up some options and call for a vote from the members (i.e. '06 attendees). Or we can reach a more informal consensus in here.

One of the things I like about the Nats so far is the informal, no bullshit manner of organisation to date, with plenty of trust and goodwill shown. I'd prefer that to continue and avoid needless formality but let's hear from others and see what can be done to sort it out fairly.

Suggestions?

(I'll post this in .com.au as well so as not to exclude that forum from the debate)

 

Revolver

As one of the 2006 attendees who will unfortunately be out of the country at the time of the 2007 event, I am happy with your first option.

I don't need a refund as I believe I certainly got my moneys worth from last years event.

I also agree that it would be put to good use in promoting this years event.

Cheers

 

I agree.

Having attended both the 05 and 06 Nats there is definately no issue about getting my monies worth.

Let's put the money towards this years event.

A donation would also be good, however we would need to make a decision on which charity. Let's keep it simple.


Greg

 

Plan A is probably the simplest-send it to this year's organizers.Maybe use it for the traditional Dinner event-keep Entry costs down for Interstaters!
Cheers
Len and Don

 

I second that Len . It might convince more Queenslanders to attend.

skc

 

I'm all for keeping costs down for interstaters, organisers and volunteers who put in the time and effort to plan and manage the event. The support should go to those interstaters who have supported the event in the past.

 

I'm for putting it toward this year's event in some form. I would not favour it being given to any individual/s.

 

Option 1 is certainly the easiest way, although there may be some merit in option 2, as an incentive to get those who attended last year along, given its new location. Personally however, cost is rarely the issue in these things -- it's the people and the ability to provide them with an unique experience...for which money helps. So, pass it on to the 07 organisers and let 'em make an even more memorable Nats

 

I refer all of you to my response posted on the .au forum.

 

I have responded to that post in that forum (together with another post from Hymee).

 

Any update what's happenning with the Nationals preparation?


Cheers.... Otto

 

Otto,

We are expecting to put up a post with details, amounts, options, etc any day now. I unfoprtunately have a tender that was due tomorrow which isnt finihsed yet.

Cheers

Andrew

 

Whoot, I so want to go to the nats!!!

 

I have the vision that it will be great!....

 

The vision, or the premenition ...

... or perhaps the knowlege?

 

OK sorry about the delay in all this but I have been under the pump with work for the last few months.

Details are as follows:

Accomodation will be at the Trekkers Rest in Benalla. They offer 3 styles of room:

"Dorm Style"


"Apartment Style"



We will be having continental breakfast on the Saturday at Trekkers Rest as well as a nice big Roast on the Saturday night.

Friday night we will be eating at one of the local pubs, Saturday lunch will be at the track and Sunday morning we will be eating at one of the local breakfast eateries.

Mazda are providing us a nice big marquee with RX-8 and rotary related videos. They are also providing someone from their marketing division as well as at least 1 rotary technician.

The cost for track participants at this stage will be $375 and includes track hire, shirt, cap, lanyard, track only license plates for their car and food/accomodation detailed for non-track participants.

Cost for non-track participants at this stage will be $150 includes accomodation and food (Friday Dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast).

All costings are based on 35 track particiapnts and 5 non-track participants, which we believe is very conservative. Based on this it is expected that the final price will be less than this. There are discounts for kids under 15 (around 10-20%).

I am going to start a new thread to start the actual list. Please keep discussion about the event here so we can have a clear concise list in the other thread.

Cheers

Andrew

 

Looking good Andrew.Accomodation and meals setup looks ideal.Great work.
Any discounts for kids over 50.......????[Timbo included]
Cheers
Len

 

Agreed. Looks like a good deal you've set up.

Have you set a max limit for track entrants?

 

We have run 35 at winton in 3 groups with no problems. I envisage 45 track attendees max which will be 4 groups of about 11, which is around 5 or 6 sessions each group.

Also remembering that if the numbers get to 45 the price drops nearly $50 per track attendee.

 

Well done Andrew.

Is there anything planned for the little ones?

 

We will go and ask for senior discount! ... I thought senior card is over 60

 

in a couple of weeks....I'll be 59 in a couple of weeks...does that count?
Cheers
Len
P.S.-Ran at the Drags on Saturday-14.4 for 400 Metres.Be afraid....be very afraid.

 

Was that "You" at 59y/o that ran 14.4 :P or that impersonation of a sports car :D Joking

 

Faster than Michael Johnson... haha