This message is from: Pat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> All the conversations concerning a National Show has far exceeded my expectations, and I see now it is within reach of becoming a reality.
One of the reasons a same-date -- same location is important as I believe Lori pointed out , and something I found out recently is reservation of that site. The Haflinger people reserve the Springfield, IL. facilities every year, but in June (a very poor time of the year for a National event)...but that was the only open spot, and the only way they can get a date closer to the fall is from the inside so to speak. If say for example a plot opens in Sept. they would have first chance to move over to that better date. Does that make sense? Steve's idea of the Nebraska facilities is a good one as if it is so new, we can get a good time spot and keep it forever.Sort of get in from the beginning. Lets face it, the show is going to be in "someone's" back yard. It will be more convenient for some then others - however I would assure you the folks whom live close will probably be asked to do more. So its a win-win or loose-loose -depending on your outlook. Something that could get the ball rolling - is sponsorship. We need seed money, hell, we need money to plant the whole thing! One company I thought - and mentioned before was Fiskars - the scissor people. I see on their package they have an office in Wausau, WI but it appears they are actually from Canada. What I'm saying here is this: Lets put our heads together and come up with some ideas on sponsorship. What other companies would be - and put yourself in their place -to gain from giving us money? Come on now, think! And how do you ask a company? I know some of you out there have backgrounds that do this sort of thing ..or work for companies - or drove past one once. Anyone work for Rolex?...know anyone who used to work for Rolex?...Timex maybe?...This is something we can do off our computers- this winter- Lots of good ideas out there just waiting to come alive! A job for everyone... Pat
