Spring Fling CHECKLIST:

[HEMEEE]

- CRITICAL INFO -
Will be posted and updated here as needed over the next days leading up to the "MegaMeet"...

....CHECK IN DAILY!
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The official Caravan/Convoy Organizing Thread (http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9677&highlight=convoy) has begun, check it out - Thanks to Committee member, sweeper6, for handling this!
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RULES STUFF:
-Please make sure the little people know not to touch the cars
-Please be cautious with cameras, handbags, etc. when walking between cars
-Please be considerate and respectful of our hosts:
...NO speeding or burnouts as you enter or leave the area - all cars to be used for demo
must be parked OFF the premises
...NO cruising or coming & going
...NO sound-offs... if you demo your stereo, please make it brief and a reasonable volume
...NO alcohol
...NO pets

HELPFUL STUFF:
-Pre-Planning: Print out directions/map or program NAV
Date: Saturday, March 25th
Time: 11:00 AM... PLEASE arrive no later than NOON
Place: Daimler Chrysler West Coast Headquarters
7700 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618

-Windshield Placard: Download .doc Format Here (http://www.sendmefile.com/00306691) -OR- Download .pdf Format Here (http://www.sendmefile.com/00309636)
The windshield placard identifies your car - so members can find you, and details any mods you may have made so members can hound you! There will be everything from stock to startling and it's all about showing up and showing off!

To download -
click the white "download" button > message appears 'your download will take X seconds' > download file icon appears, click it > next appears the "Download File" box with options; choose "open" to print immediately and complete by hand, or "save" to save the file to your computer for completion and to retain for later updates when the modding bug bites.
Please complete the placard prior to arrival - If you forget your placard, see bruno at the registration table, she will have a few extras just in case

-What To Pack:
CAMERA, 2-way radios, water, chairs, sunscreen, jackets, umbrella, hand sanitizer, litter bag, tape for your windshield placard, notebook w/pencil for mod details you may wish to record, & stuff for the kids to play with in case they get bored (no skateboards or bicycles please)

-Parking:
You will only be allowed to enter through the WEST driveway... A Volunteer will stop you to check for registration before you can proceed. This is the person to notify about special needs parking so he can radio ahead. Once registration is confirmed, you will be guided to parking - to prevent chaos, you MUST park where you are assigned and there will be no saving of spaces. If you wish to park with friends, you will need to arrive together! Once parked, you will not be able to leave and re-enter & no cruising on the lot.
Please watch for children!

Immediately after you have parked please:
...Place your windshield placard on the passenger side, front windshield
...Proceed directly to the registration table to sign in, complete your registration, and receive your name badge and lunch ticket(s)

Now What??
Have fun!!
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Other Stuff:

Food:
Provided by The Tulsa Rib Company
Registration includes one complimentary meal courtesy of Foothill Ranch Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge!
THANKS AGAIN for such great generosity!!

The Plan:
You'll receive one lunch ticket when you check in at the registration table. If you pre-ordered lunch for your guests, you will be on the list for those reserved tickets, please purchase your additional tickets at this time - $5 each, see HEMEEE - All RESERVED lunch tickets must be purchased when you sign in please - If you did NOT reserve lunch tickets for your guests, there will be an opportunity to purchase them after the main lunch rush, about 1:00-1:30, and while supplies last. Cash only - exact change - one lunch per person please!

Volunteers:
Your family is covered by Foothill Ranch as well, a way of saying thanks!

I need to get a count to the caterer by the 15th:
Please send a PM to me with the # of addl. lunches IN THE TITLE - Needed by noon on the 15th
Do NOT count yourself - No need to count small kids that will share your plate....
I will not reply to these PM's so if you wish confirmation, click "request receipt" before sending the PM

Here's what's cookin' - Served 11:30AM - 2:30PM:
Country style pork ribs
Mexican style chicken
Salsa and tortillas
Potato salad
Western style beans
Cole slaw
Rolls and cornbread
Lemonade and iced tea
Fudge brownies
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Friday Night Kick-Off:
Friday 7:30PM to ?? - in the Lounge at the Doubletree
Casual, no particular time... Just come meet before the meet!
I'm sure there will be plenty of activity in the parking lot at both hotels Thursday - Sunday as well, beginning with early arrivals

The more Volunteers we can get at the Kick-Off meeting the better... we'll try to hold a mini-meeting!
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[fatchance]

Spring Fling Car Wash

For those members who are making the trip to the Spring Fling, we will host a car wash when you arrive at MADE Autosports 8 Mclaren Suite K, Irvine, Ca 92618. Our Shop is about 10 minutes away from the Double Tree and The Homstead Suites. I have arranged to have the materials provided by Mothers Polishes Waxes Cleaners www.mothers.com .We will have all the necessary material to prep your car for the event.

This will be a car wash and minor prep, not a detail. So everything you want to do to your car for major prep do so before you travel.

Thursday12:00 - 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm

[fatchance]

For those who can't make it to the car wash at MADE Autosport, here is a local car wash for Saturday. I have made a deal with them for the members. The code word "DCX" and you'll get a wash with tire dressing for $10.00. When you go to pay make sure to let the cashier know "DCX" for the discount.


Beacon Bay Car Wash
23581 Rockfield Blvd (1 block west of Lake Forest Dr.)
(949) 770-9376
Open everyday
Summer Hours - 8:00AM until 6:00 PM
Winter Hours - 8:00AM until 5:00 PM

our Full Route Your Destination
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Drive time about 7 minutes.
From Double Tree
Directions Show Turn by Turn Maps
1. Start at 7700 IRVINE CENTER DR, IRVINE going toward CHARTER - go 0.5 mi
2. Make a U-turn at DISCOVERY onto IRVINE CENTER DR - go 2.2 mi
3. Turn Left on BAKE PKY - go 1.2 mi
4. Turn Right on ROCKFIELD BLVD - go 0.6 mi
5. Arrive at 23581 ROCKFIELD BLVD, LAKE FOREST, on the Left

[HEMEEE]

Post #1 UPDATED...

[mighty noid]

Hemeee,

I have tired to download this but every time I do it. It does not show everything on the one page. It only shows up to Audio/Video on the bottom of the page. Maybe I am doing it wrong. I think that it needs to be reformated. The spacing is all off.

Thanks and sorry about this...

[HEMEEE]

Hemeee,

I have tired to download this but every time I do it. It does not show everything on the one page. It only shows up to Audio/Video on the bottom of the page. Maybe I am doing it wrong. I think that it needs to be reformated. The spacing is all off.

Thanks and sorry about this...Hey mn,
I just downloaded it again to check and it looks fine to me, although I haven't tried printing it yet. I haven't had anyone else report a problem either. Shoot me a PM with with your email address and I'll send you one as soon as I can. :wink:

[SCV Blackbird]

The form downloaded OK, but I couldn't seem to edit it without strange spacing and carriage returns. Any hints? Should I just print and fill it out offline? Thanks.

[arfur]

The form downloaded OK, but I couldn't seem to edit it without strange spacing and carriage returns. Any hints? Should I just print and fill it out offline? Thanks.

I just unprotected the document and then edited as I saw fit. :biggrin:

[arfur]

Hemeee,

I have tired to download this but every time I do it. It does not show everything on the one page. It only shows up to Audio/Video on the bottom of the page. Maybe I am doing it wrong. I think that it needs to be reformated. The spacing is all off.

Thanks and sorry about this...

If you are still having problems, PM me and I'll sent you the word doc. Be aware that I have changed the font and added my details - you'll have to delete and add your own (obviously...) :wink:

[jtfisher63]

I also seem to be having problems downloading this. After I download it and try to open it I get a message that says "unable to load graphics conversion filter". Anyone feel like helping me? Thanks, Jason.

[mnunes]

I also seem to be having problems downloading this. After I download it and try to open it I get a message that says "unable to load graphics conversion filter". Anyone feel like helping me? Thanks, Jason.
It's a Microsoft Word document so you actually have to have MS Office installed. Windows will try to use Wordpad if you don't have Office but Wordpad doesn't handle everything in this particular document.

HEMMEEE, maybe we should have a PDF that people can print out and just write on in case they're running into these problems. Might save you a little time in the long run.

[mighty noid]

How about a unlocked PDF file. Then we can open it and use the computer to write everything on it.

thanks mnunes... I knew IT guys would know better... :)

[HEMEEE]

I have added a .pdf file for download in Post #1 for those that need it...

Sorry for the difficulty, this was a form I threw together for last Fall's meet and I never went back in to lock form fields and perfect it - no time to do so now. Just fill them out by hand - the only purpose is to ID your car and share any mods you've done so others can inquire! I promise we won't be grading you :wink:

[BetoMXL]

No alcohol?!?!?

[HEMEEE]

No alcohol?!?!?Hey Beto, there will be plenty of time for that Friday, or after the event Saturday, but we don't have a permit for alcohol on the premises.
Sorry! Guess you'll just have to make up for lost time later!

[HEMEEE]

I need to get a count to the caterer by the 15th:
Please send a PM to me with the # of addl. lunches IN THE TITLE - Needed by noon on Wednesday the 15th

Do NOT count yourself - No need to count small kids that will share your plate....
I will not reply to these PM's so if you wish confirmation, click "request receipt" before sending the PM

Please do not post this info in the threads!
To those of you that have already responded, THANK YOU http://www.300cforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

[HEMEEE]

The list has been updated / corrected

If you are thinking about going and have not yet signed up, please post your entry info NOW! You can cancel via PM if you can't work it out.

We are closing registration at the end of the day Friday!

[jtfisher63]

Thanks, the PDF file worked. Jason.

[HEMEEE]

Chrysler promotes designer Ralph Gilles to vice president


Mary Connelly
Automotive News / March 15, 2006 - 12:03 pm


DETROIT -- The designer who penned the hit Chrysler 300 sedan will now be a vice president at the Chrysler group.

Ralph Gilles, 36, becomes vice president of Jeep/truck and component design on April 1, the company said Wednesday. He replaces Ricardo Aneiros, 60, who is retiring.

Gilles has been director of the company's truck studio since 2005. He joined the company in 1992.

[HEMEEE]

LAST CALL ON THE LUNCH LIST...

We now have 304 cars registered -
304 meals will be served... however...
I have ONLY 65 responses to the headcount for guest lunches...
If there is only one of you in the car, you're good to go

Don't make your guests go hungry!
IF you are bringing guests and did NOT YET get your name on the catering list with me, DO IT NOW - I will extend the deadline to 5PM
Otherwise you will need to bring lunches for your guests - the quantity of food prepared is based on the info you give me and once parked at the event you will not be able to leave and re-enter.

HURRY!!!
Thanks

[mighty noid]

OK for the people that are coming to the M&G, I have one question for you...

WHO IS BRINGING THERE SC WITH THEM?????

:)

[fatchance]

OK for the people that are coming to the M&G, I have one question for you...

WHO IS BRINGING THERE SC WITH THEM?????

:)


I've got one, I'll take with me.

[HEMEEE]

REMINDER:
The food order was finalized on the 16th and cannot be changed.
All Registered participants receive one lunch courtesy of Foothill Ranch, and that participant will receive one ticket at the registration table.
Wrist band and participant badges are required to purchase additional guest lunch tickets - one per person.

IF you pre-ordered lunch for your guest(s) they will be included on the the Catering List at the registration table - please purchase your additional tickets at the time you register. If possible, these participants are asked to have lunch during the earlier part of the serving time - 11:30 to 1:30 - so we may begin selling additional tickets at 1:30 to others who forgot to order if there is enough to continue serving.

The caterer plans for a small percentage more guests than orders placed, and we will most likely have no-shows, but we can only sell additional tickets IF the caterer can accomodate us. We remain optimistic http://www.300cforums.com/forums/images/smilies/new/01.gif but since we cannot promise there will be enough to serve those guests for which there was no pre-order, we suggest you have an alternate plan... bring an ice chest with drinks and snacks just to be safe since you can't leave in your car and return. You could also walk to the Doubletree, but FYI, it is a bit on the pricey side.

Thanks for understanding, we'll see you on the 25th!

[HEMEEE]

Anyone that is in the area Friday is invited to meet up at the Doubletree Lounge at 7:30-ish...

Volunteers:
At around 8pm all Parking/Traffic Volunteers that are present will pile in a few cars and caravan, or walk, over to the DCX building, which is a long block away. We will walk through the plan on premises. Registration Volunteers are not needed for this field trip, but are more than welcome to join us.... Hope to see lots of you there!


For the Volunteers that will NOT be present, please plan to report Saturday morning between 8:45-9:00AM for a briefing.

Thank you!!

[HEMEEE]

We had two great suggestions made by members that I want to share with you...

FreebirdSRT
has suggested that you may want to have the underside of your hood signed by Ralph, or Adam if you have an SRT.
Have a paint pen with you if you like the idea...

ResumeSpeed
has suggested, for those that would prefer not to have their hood signed, bring your favorite photo of your car for a signature instead.
Have a Sharpie with you if you like the idea...

Great ideas guys, thanks! http://www.300cforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

PLEASE, above all, be respectful of our honored guests!
There will be no times or areas set aside for these types of activities and it will be catch as catch can. They have expressed the desire to wander the event and look at cars and meet people just like you and meee... Please be respectful also of your fellow members by not holding these gentlemen hostage in a long conversation that may prevent them from making the rounds.

[HEMEEE]

Our host, Daimler Chrysler, has asked us to reiterate our "standard" rules, so one more time, may we have your attention to these please...

...NO speeding or burnouts as you enter or leave the area - all cars to be used for driving demos must be parked OFF the premises AND must be driven to/from the area by the owner - you are responsible. This includes chirping tires or any exhibition of speed within sight or earshot... please take it away from the general area
...NO cruising or coming & going Once parked, please do not move your car until you are ready to leave
...NO sound-offs... if you demo your stereo, please make it brief and a reasonable volume
...NO pets
...NO alcohol
They ask us to remind you also..
Help keep the area clean!
As indicated in post #1, please bring a litterbag for your own convenience, then make certain that all garbage goes into the proper container.
Police your area prior to leaving and pick up what you see. The volunteers will have worked long hard hours by that time, please don't expect them to clean up after you!

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A reminder from fatchance for our trusty traveling tribes...
Self Car Wash Details - Thurs/Fri (http://www.300cforums.com/forums/188325-post2.html)
Local Car Wash - Sat. Special (http://www.300cforums.com/forums/188326-post3.html)
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A reminder from HEMEEE for everyone...

-Please remember your windshield placard. Others will want to know what you've done so they can ask questions and figure out what's next for them

-Looks as though the weather Gods will smile on us!
To those of you that we haven't met yet, please come up and say "hey" to John and MEEE http://www.300cforums.com/forums/images/smilies/new/wave.gif

-Finally, please remember this is all about fellowship and the love of our cars... have a great time!

[HEMEEE]

I will only be available briefly today and will only respond to critical PMs - Much to do, with little time... thanks for understanding
Friday is my travel day and I will no longer have internet access http://www.300cforums.com/forums/images/smilies/new/01.gif

[Creditunionguy]

Apparently I don't read directions well....I thought I was registered. Thanks to Fat Chance and Hemee for organizing such a huge event (and in SoCal too.) Please sign me up and I'll see you all there.

Paul M. - '06 Charger SXT w/Mods - Fountain Valley CA

[fatchance]

One Day and Counting for the the greatest Meet and Greet to date.

[fatchance]

Apparently I don't read directions well....I thought I was registered. Thanks to Fat Chance and Hemee for organizing such a huge event (and in SoCal too.) Please sign me up and I'll see you all there.

Paul M. - '06 Charger SXT w/Mods - Fountain Valley CA


youy have a PM