MR2 Owners Club of Victoria's
10th Anniversary Celebration Event


"Come visit an island in the Pacific"

Last Update:  Fri Aug 11 10:20:42 PDT 1995


   The MR2 Owners Club of Victoria invites you to take part in our 10th
   anniversary celebration later this summer here in Victoria, British Columbia.

   This event is open to all MR2 enthusiasts so please feel free to pass this
   invitation to anyone who might like to attend.

    For those of you on the Eastern seaboard who can't make the Victoria meet,
   you might want to attend the Summer Picnic being organized by George
   Pradel for the same weekend.



Date


   Weekend of August 12, 13th




Events


   We currently have the following events planned to take place during the
   weekend:

     Show and Shine

       Prizes and trophies will be awarded in these categories:

         - Furthest Driven
         - Most Unique
         - Best Mark I
         - Best Mark II
         - Best Overall Custom
         - Overall Favorite

     Road Rally

     Awards Dinner

     Parking Lot Olympics

         - Sorry speed freaks, no track time this event



Timetable

   
Saturday, Aug 12/95

   Time
   
    8:30am		Setup for MR2 Owners Club only
   
    9:00am		Registration and Welcome
   
   11:00am		Show'n Show and voting
   
    1:00pm		Lunch
   
    2:00pm		Judging for Show'n Shine
   
    2:30pm		Parking Lot Olympics
   
    6:00pm		Dinner - optional
   
    7:00pm		Videos? - optional
   
    8:00pm		Pub? - optional
   
   
Sunday, Aug 13/95
   
   Time
   
   10:00am		Brunch - optional
   
   11:00am		Cruise to Clover Point
   
   11:45am		Road Rally
   
    1:00pm		Short Road Cruise to Mill Bay
   
    2:00pm		Lunch while waiting for Ferry
   
    2:30pm		Arrive at Ferry for 3pm sailing to Brendwood bay
   
    3:25pm		Arrive Brentwood bay
   
    3:45pm		Award Ceremony and Dinner at Waddling Dog
   
    4:30pm		Event Ends or thereabouts



Accommodations


   The Waddling Dog Inn (a Quality Inn) has graciously offered us the
   following room rates:

     - Single (Queen size bed)  $69.30 + tax (Canadian Funds)

     - Double (2 Queen size beds)  $87.50 + tax

   The Waddling Dog offers 32 rooms, restaurant and English-style pub. It is
   centrally located near the famous Butchart Gardens, ferries and airport.

   Please call and make your reservations ASAP as rooms will be limited due
   to the tourist season. We can also provide you with names and numbers of
   other hotels upon request. Please be sure to mention the "MR2 Club Event"
   to get the special room rate.

     For reservations, Phone: 1-800-567-8466 or (604) 652-1146
                         Fax: (604) 652-4946

   Other hotels recommended:

     - Empress Hotel



Maps and Transportation

   Maps of Interest - Includes travel routes and other hotels & resorts.
   Transportation Links - Including Ferries and Airlines



Registering


   If you wish to attend this event, first make your hotel arrangements ASAP
   and then fax or mail the following information:

     - Name
     - Mailing Address
     - Phone Number
     - Indicate if you will be bringing your car (not required)
     - Number of people attending
     - Cheque or money order covering fees (see below)

   We will then mail you a packet with maps, timetables and additional
   information.

   Send your information to:

     Fax: (604) 475-3307 (after 6pm PST please)

     Mail: MR2 Owners Club
           3293 Douglas Street
           Victoria, B.C. Canada
           V8Z 3K9

   (Please make cheques and money orders payable to: MR2 Owners Club
    Canadian Funds are preferred)




Cost


   The cost of attending this event will be $50.00 (Canadian funds) per person.
   This fee covers the organizational costs, awards banquet, dash plaques, etc.




Other Attactions


   Other sites of interest in and around Victoria:

     Victoria Direct - A guide to the best places to visit in Victoria.
     The Bungee Zone - 2 hours north of Victoria (worth the drive!)
     Butchart Gardens - Close to the hotel
     Royal BC Museum - Victoria, "Empires Beyond the Great Wall: The Heritage of Genghis Khan" now on display.




People Attending


  Here is a relatively recent list of people planning to attend this event:


     Richard Soluk      Vancouver, BC             1991 turbo
     Gary Eng           Seattle, WA               1991 turbo
     Juan-Carlos Guijon Edmonton, AB              1988 Supercharged
     Tim Toenjes        Bellevue, WA              1994 turbo
     Geoff Seeley       Duncan, BC                1991 turbo
     Glen Aldridge      Victoria, BC              1989
     Dave Eng           Victoria, BC              1985
     Terry Simms        Victoria, BC              1991 turbo
     Keith/Barb Bowman  Victoria, BC              1993 turbo
     Don Yang           Victoria, BC              1989 Supercharged
     Paul Thomas        Victoria, BC              1987

     and several other local Victoria area MR2 owners...