Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

[Richard M.]

I read the below Registration Schedule note as a requirement for all people attending the Lakeland event to spend up to $90(at the door) to come in and look at cars and buy parts. Is this fact? Do we need to change the following "Requirement"?

Quote:
General Information: Per NCRS guidelines non registered members attending the meet can be asked to vacate the
NCRS activity areas so please wear your name badge at all times.

First, this is confusing. Is it not open to the general public as it was in Old Town? I never saw or heard of a Member or non-Member non-badged person being asked to vacate. Are we going to turn away non-Members, as well as unregistered Members?

At Old Town, thousands of walk-ins came to look at cars and buy cars or parts. How is this going to work this year?

How will this be controlled? I know the Florida Chapter folks have done a great job re-organizing this event due to the Old Town Ownership change, etc. But in order to get people to come, we can't make them pay a huge fee to browse and by a few parts.

If I decide to come for one day do I need to spend $70(by 1/7/15), or $90 at the door......... to browse?

Rich

[Stuart F.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

If this is the case, I know where I won't be during this meet. I have badges/passes to Mecum so I guess I'll save some time and money and not commute back and forth. I can't believe it is, but nothing surprises this old guy anymore.

Stu Fox

[Richard M.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

Stu, It's always been policy, but I don't think it was ever enforced at Old Town.

Old Town was always wide open due to the fact it was in a very public venue. Lakeland is more isolated, so I'm unsure what will be happening.

I was torn about writing this this morning, but I don't think I'm alone in my confusion over this.

Rich

[Frank D.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

True. This came up last year and I was concerned but I sauntered through the judging area several times with no issues.
Maybe Tyler Townsley can advise on this. The move to Lakeland has already turned many attendees off; this will alienate even more if enforced...

[Harry S.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

I think the $90.00 fee at the door is for members that want to participate in classes or judging to attain points. As I recall we charged $5.00 or $10.00 at the New England Regional for folks to walk-in and look around, kids were free. If we knew it was an NCRS member the same lower fee was charged, one time. If he/she was back the next day they we charged the normal higher fee.

[Stuart F.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

In the recent past, during years my son was not having a car judged, he and I both would visit the meet at least one day to look around at the judging field, but of more interest to us was the cars for sale and the swap meet (particularly the vendors). I also took the opportunity to pay my annual chapter dues (sort of a tradition), say hello to old friends and partake of some greasy food (can't do that much anymore). But, things change and we must change with it, I guess. At 75 now, there's not much more enthusiasm left, in fact, I was only looking forward to renting an electric cart to get around in during years to come (but there's still Carlisle for that).

My son has 3 cars going through Mecum this year; one on Thursday and two on Saturday, and we planned to bracket those days with Friday at the meet. We'll see if that will still be the plan. Not sure.

Stu Fox

[Michael W.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

Quote:
General Information: Per NCRS guidelines non registered members attending the meet can be asked to vacate the
NCRS activity areas so please wear your name badge at all times.

The swap meet is not considered an NCRS activity area.

As per the infamous Pedro clause, members who want to wander by and just say hello would pay the same entry fee as the general public.

[Stuart F.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

Correct me if I'm wrong, but was not one of the big reasons for moving to Lakeland due to the loss of access to the space where the swap meet and vendors were located at Old Town?

Stu Fox

[Harry S.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

Correct me if I'm wrong, but was not one of the big reasons for moving to Lakeland due to the loss of access to the space where the swap meet and vendors were located at Old Town?

Stu Fox

Yes as I understand but the entire Old Town location was going bankrupt.

[Richard M.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

I think the $90.00 fee at the door is for members that want to participate in classes or judging to attain points. As I recall we charged $5.00 or $10.00 at the New England Regional for folks to walk-in and look around, kids were free. If we new it was an NCRS member the same lower fee was charged, one time. If he/she was back the next day they we charged the normal higher fee.

Harry, how was that documented? We don't have any other info for this one, Just as I posted. Online registration has the cost details.


Copy of the event schedule here....

http://www.ncrsfl.org/Events/37th%20Regional/sched2015.pdf

[Richard M.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

Correct me if I'm wrong, but was not one of the big reasons for moving to Lakeland due to the loss of access to the space where the swap meet and vendors were located at Old Town?

Stu Fox

Yes as I understand but the entire Old Town location was going bankrupt.

Well, it was.......But no longer.

I was told by someone that spoke to the new owner. He is the son of the original owner of Old Town and the Amusement Park and the "Swap Field", which BTW is the present parking lot for OT. I paid 5 bucks to park there a few weeks ago as it was so crowded at OT that night. My wife and I were there the last several months for the Saturday Night Cruise. It is being rejuvenated and renovated. All Public bathrooms have been remodeled and are very nice. new stores, restaurants and shops have opened. The Blue Moon still remains with it's original "Patina" though

I believe that my "someone" was told by the new owner that he tried to get the Regional back this year, but due to the commitment to Lakeland it was impossible to switch back.

Tyler and Ed and the Florida folks were in a bind to find someplace fast, and they did a outstanding job to get it re-organized to a new location. Timing was off as it appears fot the new OT owner.

The swap meet is not considered an NCRS activity area.

As per the infamous Pedro clause, members who want to wander by and just say hello would pay the same entry fee as the general public.

Okay Michael, I gotta' ask, what is the Pedro clause?

Rich

[Michael W.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

Okay Michael, I gotta' ask, what is the Pedro clause?

Rich

At one time, NCRS members were at a disadvantage compared to mere mortals when it came to visiting but not participating in judging meets. Joe Average could pay $5 to wander around and look, NCRS members would have to pay the full whack to do the same thing.

One member who took particular exception to this practice is reputed to have donned a disguise involving a sombrero, poncho and huge black moustache in an effort to slip past security. 'Agent Pedro's' brave act of civil disobedience led to the eventual rule change where members could attend a meet for the day (but not participate) just like the rest of the unwashed masses. Rosa Parks is not the only person that deserves a place of honour in American history.

[Joe R.]

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Gentlemen,

Having a conversation with Tyler Townsley a few minutes ago confirms that the policy instituted at Old Town is still in force at Lakeland. The public is welcome to look at the cars and visit the swap meet area.
On Saturday the public will be asked to pay $5.00 for parking. Parking will be free to registered members of the NCRS.
Registration is required for those who participate in seminars, judging or vending.
Tyler will address this thread later in the evening.

JR

[Richard M.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

At one time, NCRS members were at a disadvantage compared to mere mortals when it came to visiting but not participating in judging meets. Joe Average could pay $5 to wander around and look, NCRS members would have to pay the full whack to do the same thing.

One member who took particular exception to this practice is reputed to have donned a disguise involving a sombrero, poncho and huge black moustache in an effort to slip past security. 'Agent Pedro's' brave act of civil disobedience led to the eventual rule change where members could attend a meet for the day (but not participate) just like the rest of the unwashed masses. Rosa Parks is not the only person that deserves a place of honour in American history.

Thank you for the explanation. That must have been quite a sight.

Rich

[Richard M.]

Re: Winter Regional Attendance for Members and 'Walk-ins"

Thank you Joe for inquiring. And thank you for understanding the nature of this thread.

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Tyler, when you read this, please understand it was meant to help clarify confusion from many of my friends and others asking me if they'll be allowed to attend without registration for themselves or guests, and for the general public to attend without fear of being asked to leave.

I was unsure and needed opinions if others felt similar or if I was missing something. If it was clearly documented as Joe explains, it would help clarify any confusion.

I was going to email you with the question but felt a post would better address the issue for others, and appreciate your taking the time to answer the question. I know you're very busy planning for Lakeland.

Rich