Northern California's Annual Summer Meet 2009!

[Mark_Dorman]

Hey All...I though some of us might be interested in hitting up the Northern California Annual Summer Meet up in Novato, CA on Saturday - June 27th. It's just north of San Fransisco off the 101. It'd be an awesome opportunity to meet up with a bunch of the Norcal guys we see on the forum all the time and strengthen the California community. It'd be an awesome road trip/bonding experience. Here's a map of the area...





It's a good six hour drive so it'd be a Friday-Sunday Trip. I know some of us work those days so it won't work for everyone. But for those of us who can take the days off or are being encouraged to take vacation due to the economy this is a good excuse.

Here's the info from the original post...

Originally Posted by mr2hybrid93

It's Official! the plans are set. Reservation is covered thanks to my dad who fronted the money first. I will pay him back of course =P. It is my first year hosting this meet but I'm expecting a very good turnout. From new mr2 owners, to the usuals, the ex- owners, and the OG's! are welcome to come out and gather.


This is going to be an ALL DAY EVENT! BBQ/ DRIVE/ BEACH Photo session/ Dinner

Here's the quick stats:

When: JUNE 27, 2009
Where: Stafford Lake Park in Novato, CA
Address: 3904 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA, United States
TIME: starts 8AM MR2's begin to trickle in

DIRECTIONS: From Highway 101, take San Marin Drive to Novato Boulevard, to Novato Boulevard / Hicks Valley Road, then go west past the Stafford Lake Dam.

Meet Registration Fee: $10 per Person for early registration send to Paypal address Zhao112886@yahoo.com or can pay up front PRIOR to the meet day.
Registration AFTER May 25 WILL BE $15 per person. If you want to come. you must be registered or will be asked to go home.

When registering please remember to include:
NAME
Board Name
Car Model
Location you are traveling from (city) NO Lying
Please Note: If you will have passenger or not. Remember each person has to register.
Each registration fee paid gets 1 Free Raffle ticket Extra Raffle tickets can be purchased at the meet before 1PM for $1 each.

PARKING Fee: $8/car/day (Is NOT part of the registration fee to this meet.) You pay this amount AT the park gate to enter.. not to me. If you do send it to me I'll consider it a donation towards the food.

Fishing is allowed from the shore of the lake only. State of California fishing license is required for such fishing. Stafford Lake is stocked with largemouth bass and redear sunfish - no trout. License is not required for children 16 years of age and under.

Boating and swimming are not permitted as this is a public drinking water supply lake, and no water contact is permitted in a public water reservoir.

What's in the plan for the BBQ/meet?
GOOD food ie korean bbq chicken etc/ POT LUCK style lunch
Show n' Shine (details below)
Raffle with lots of very nice prizes ( details below)
Meet and Greet!
Clean up and get ready for next phase by 4PM

So what's happening after the BBQ/ Meet?
A nice cruise down to Drakes Bay Beach / Pt. Reyes by 5pm
Perfect time for photo taking! big open lot. group shots, scenic shots, etc
Hang tight for a while and enjoy the views and company.

Is that it? NO!
Cruise down a restaurant owned by one of our member's gf's family. They will have setup space for our group. Cost for this meet isn't covering the dinner. Each person pays their part. Figure that we can sit down as a group and feast once more before heading home. Great way to close the day.

Depending on spare the air days or weather at night.. MAYBE do a bon fire


Show N' Shine:
Awards will be for these classes:
* if you sign up for stock class you cannot be put in modified class*
1st and 2nd place applies to each class.
Stock MK1 , Modified MK1 , Stock MK2 , Modified MK2 , Stock MK3 , Modified MK3 , Best Modified Engine Bay , Best Female Owned MR2 , Best Non-MR2 , Farthest Traveled 1st and 2nd place

these awards below will have one winner
Best Wheel Fitment MK1, Best Wheel Fitment MK2, Best Wheel Fitment MK3, Best Wheel Fitment Non-MR2
Most Impressive Overall MR2 , People's Choice , Biggest contributor/donator! <special award for this one.

might add a few more class/es

Judging will be done by my cousins and will take 5 volunteer judges.


What I'll be raffling off: (this year will be interesting)
-Hyper-Rev MR2 mags #21 #50 (1 each)
-1 year subscription to MR2ONLY magazine
-Coupon for 2 FREE Fenders Rolled by ME! (3 coupons)
-Coupon for discount on a single visit to my dad's Acupuncture Clinic. (2 coupons) might change
-MR2 Modifiers Toy BNIB!
-Spazchicken Keychains new versions
-Undisclosed BIG Prize!
+ more to come!

This event WILL be featured in an upcoming MR2ONLY magazine! So lets show them how Norcal gets it done!
If you wish to help sponsor this event please Email me at Zhao112886@yahoo.com

Photographers/ Video People after the meet If you guys can submit your pictures to me and I'll send it over to MR2Only to get published :thumbup
As for video, I can't edit video for the life of me. So IF someone can do it. That would be awesome.
I have a bullet cam suction mount but no bullet cam =(

More details will be added soon

Volunteers welcome!

OO we will also be celebrating 1 or more B-days that day as well.

CANT WAIT!

Those who Plan to bring a nice dish to help make the food more diverse. Please email me. I can waive your registration fee. Can Only waive 1 registered person for the potluck. Sorry but registration cost not only covers food but the rest of the cost of the whole meet. So if Driver brings something
themself. Only driver is exempt. IF coming with a passenger then either driver or passenger is exempt. no matter what registration still must be done so we can get a car count / separate head count. LIMITED number of people bringing POTLUCK style food. Final number will depend on total number of people going.

Looking into getting a guest DJ =) just exchanging emails now.

To close the day. We will be having group dinner at:
Ming Yen Mandarin & Szechwan Cuisine
1628 Grant Ave
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-5800 this is optional to attend BUT let me know ahead of time who can or cannot go because we need a headcount preferably a week ahead.


BTW. MR2 that gets Best of Show will get featured article on MR2only mag :thumbup


THANKS!

-Darren (MR2HYbrid93)


Registered list

This list will be updated DAILY or at least whenever I get access to a computer.
* = paying up front and/or awaiting payment.
MK1
Skaughtto (Scott O.) 86 NA +1
* Albert'sAW11 (Albert H.) 89 NA +1
* LegitLeo (Leo G.) 88SC +1
* eMR2e (Elysha S.R.) 86NA
* MasonF (Mason F.) 85NA? +1
Sliverstorm (Patrick S.) 86NA?
mcm95403 (Marc M.) 86NA +1
BeauCorso (Beau C.) 89NA +1
Seanblader (Sean B.) 85NA
Ed Jr. (Ed G.) 85NA +1
Confused (Don S.) 85NA
* Bluebox376 (Logan A.) 86NA

MK2
MR2HYbrid93 (Darren Z.) 93 V6 SC +family
Jaicvc (Jai E.) 91T +1
Evanmelin (Evan M.) 91 +1
SoloRidinMR2 (Ethan C.) 91 NA
LilFRRI (Christian C.) 91T +1
1991_MR2 (Alvin U.) 91 NA
DummyIchigawa (Tim F.) 91T
* GotNagel (Nagel L.) 91T
* Conor (Conor R.) 93V6
* mrpham110591 (Richard P.) 93NA
Neuro (Alfred Y.) 91T
J_Delreal (Jesus D.) 91NA
________(Alex Vargas) 91NA
*KelvinV (Kelvin V.) 92T +1
Ilya (Ilya S.) 93T +1
JohnS ( John S.) 91T +1

MK3


* Moygirl (Stephanie M.) 03Spyder +1
* Eyefone (John O.) 00 spyder +1

NON MR2's / Ex-MR2 owners
Nat (G35)
Kevin (G35)
Jeff (WRX)
* TurboRob (WRX)
Loc L. (EVO9)
Pouya Z. +1
* TheAmazingDave (David H.) Supra Turbo or my Passat GLX
Sasco (Ron S.) 98 Impreza GC8
Tsunamix (Robert A.) 2004 Subaru STI
PerformanceSW20 (Brian C.) Subaru Legacy

[Davis]

I really want to go to this, but I don't think I can get 2 days off...

[Mark_Dorman]

What if you worked on Friday? Our best bet would probably be leaving SoCal as a group around 6pm.

[reaxion07]

I went last year! It was freaking awesome!

If you REALLY want to bond with the West Coast community, I suggest you make it out to PACNWMR2009. When I went a few years ago, it the best event I have EVER been to

[Davis]

Yeahhh, that's another event I've always wanted to go to Jeremie.

[deucegirl03]

dude i am sooo down! i love road trips!

[Mark_Dorman]

So right now it looks like the SoCal list is...

1) Mark_Dorman (Mark)
2) Deucegirl03 (Renata)
3) ???

[datguydeni]

that's going to be such a fun drive xD especially once you get pass LA
i'm questioning it. but i'm just not feeling the 2 day trip or maybe 3 o.0

[Mark_Dorman]

Why Not??? It's a day up and a day back. It'd be a blast!

[Jmoney]

Someone take me with you...if you want to stay the night up there I have lots of family 1 hour up the 101 in ukiah where we could stay for free plus I would love to see them

[honda_bar]

sounds pretty fun, I MIGHT be down

[damienx]

if we get a group to caravan i'm down

[Redfox]

Man i wish i had the money & time to go lol

[Mark_Dorman]

I think a caravan is the only way to go

[Ben]

I'm looking into going

[mr2hybrid93]

Thanks Mark for helping me spread the word to the socal mr2 owners.

Hey all,

If you guys/ gals can make it its highly encouraged to register prior to end of May because the registration fee will jump up to $15. Regardless of the cost. I will make sure this event will be one you all won't regret.

Thanks

-Darren

[Deshi]

Davis lets go! But you drive, hahaha. Ill chip in for gas.

[Davis]

Hahah We'll see Jon, if I can get the day off on that Saturday. I'm down dude!

[Mark_Dorman]

Dude...it's over a month and a half away. How can you not get it off? Just come!

Roll Call so far...

1) Mark_Dorman
2) Deucegirl03
3) Honda_BAR
4) ???

[Davis]

Haha for one, working two days a week doesn't make it seem good if I take a day off. But I'll be working full time in like 2 weeks so we'll see then.