The ECS WBM

[00imprezars]

Yes, that is right. After seeing how everyone has been disappointed by the news of WBM not happening this year (including ourselves). We have made the decision to organize something semi-big to make up for it on the same day. This so far is just a idea, but we ask you csc to help us out before we go public on all boards about it.

I have been appointed in charge of the ECS WBM (Adrian) so I need your help!

First off, ideas are needed on what, how, and where.

I so far was thinking of seeing if we could rent out a park/organize a fairly large assembly. Have games like volleyball, racquetball, etc etc setup also. We can have burgers, hot dogs, drinks for a fair price.

Next step after that we're going to need some dedicated volunteers ready and willing to help the cause in anyway possible.

Ok well anyways, lets hear some ideas/possible locations!

[Jubert69]

Sounds awesome, great news to hear. We should have the meet at a beach!!

[Jubert69]

I could post this news on Nasioc if you want.

[00imprezars]

I could post this news on Nasioc if you want.

nope that's ok, i can do that myself when we're ready. now id like to just ask the local people that know the area best to help out with this with ideas so it doesn't turn into a giant flood of suggestions.

[fantomas]

are you looking for a venue in CT or MA? I will help any way I can with this

[alyssa]

yay! maybe i will have a suby reason to come back!

[XK120]

Woot ECS! Can an Evo come?

[Jubert69]

No

[subygirl8330]

what about a park of some sort, they'd have the parking and somewhere that we could grill food and such.

we would have to do some sort of fundraiser for the event i would think? depending on how big it would be and such

[Dusty B]

State or region of preference?

[subygirl8330]

ct or ma for sure (since thats where we live and all...)

[Dusty B]

Hmmm, maybe some waterpark(where subiegirl photoshoot will happen) . OOOOOOOOOR maybe on track karting??? Big lot, fun inside, maybe they'll let us grill outside???

[snowman87]

I can always drop into On-Track and talk to them about it since I live about 5 minutes away. I'm willing to help however I can.

[XK120]

It would be great if we could involve a charity in some way. I've got good connections (sister) to Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang camp, and it would be great if we could raise money for them. I would be more than willing to set everything up in that regard.
"The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, in collaboration with its associated camps in the United States and abroad, provides children with cancer and other serious illnesses and conditions a camping experience of the highest quality, while extending year-round support to their families and health care providers. Through our Camp programs, on-going outreach to hospitals and clinics, and other services for children, families and caregivers, the Camp serves more than 15,000 annually. All of our services are provided free of charge."

[00imprezars]

are you looking for a venue in CT or MA? I will help any way I can with this

that's what we're trying to decide. we want to pick a location that can support a larger amount of parking, like a park would be great but finding one with a ton of parking is difficult. I'm hoping we can scout out some locations that could support something like this, i know I'm looking up here if anyone knows of any in ct.

[00imprezars]

Hmmm, maybe some waterpark(where subiegirl photoshoot will happen) . OOOOOOOOOR maybe on track karting??? Big lot, fun inside, maybe they'll let us grill outside???

we'd like to make it pretty decent size, new england region welcome. kart sounds like a good idea as long as they can rent it out for a day and provide plenty of parking. if you could look into that for me that would be great

[00imprezars]

It would be great if we could involve a charity in some way. I've got good connections (sister) to Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang camp, and it would be great if we could raise money for them. I would be more than willing to set everything up in that regard.
"The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, in collaboration with its associated camps in the United States and abroad, provides children with cancer and other serious illnesses and conditions a camping experience of the highest quality, while extending year-round support to their families and health care providers. Through our Camp programs, on-going outreach to hospitals and clinics, and other services for children, families and caregivers, the Camp serves more than 15,000 annually. All of our services are provided free of charge."

we could definitely do that

[subygirl8330]

we'd like to make it pretty decent size, new england region welcome. kart sounds like a good idea as long as they can rent it out for a day and provide plenty of parking. if you could look into that for me that would be great

on track has a large lot, but its pretty far for the majority of new england since its in southern ct, is there any go kart places in mass?

[fireball_jones]

on track has a large lot, but its pretty far for the majority of new england since its in southern ct, is there any go kart places in mass?

F1 Boston, but I wouldn't suggest it.

I'll have to keep an eye on this since I didn't make it down for Memorial Day weekend. I thought there was a karting place that opened in the South Windsor area, or did I just make that up?

[subygirl8330]

there was, but it shut down last fall :(


we should find the owner to the old east windsor show case cinemas and rent out the parking lot, lots of parking, right off the highway, it closed down last year as well.

[freak]

ct or ma for sure (since thats where we live and all...)


hey not all :p

[subygirl8330]

lol ok ok 99.5% of us. haley lives in nh too.

[yeaITSaGTI]

we should do it at straton brook forest in simsbury they have 2 HUGE parking lots and its opened to the public

[00imprezars]

we should do it at straton brook forest in simsbury they have 2 HUGE parking lots and its opened to the public

not a bad idea but it seems to be pretty far away from major highways, im just thinking of people coming form out of state that would get completely lost lol

[NYRfanGuy39]

we should do it at straton brook forest in simsbury they have 2 HUGE parking lots and its opened to the public

that would be perfect for me too. but yea, sorta a ways from the nearest highway.

[subygirl8330]

ya but wbm at wachussate was pretty far from the highway too.

[XK120]

I think the Simsbury idea is good, but we would really have to coordinate with the local authorities. Simsbury isn't exactly that easy going. This is another reason why I think attaching a charitable cause would be a very good idea.

[NYRfanGuy39]

I think the Simsbury idea is good, but we would really have to coordinate with the local authorities. Simsbury isn't exactly that easy going. This is another reason why I think attaching a charitable cause would be a very good idea.

good idea. if its in simsbury, I can def help out, as i live here. I know a couple others that would help too.

[Judau]

Great idea! Although, I don't think we should go anywhere with karting or something like that... we should keep it exactly what it was started as, a big meet... we can have side stuff there like games and food, but karting meets with too many people (if this actually gets some decent numbers) seems like it'd kind of be overboard.

I would say Limerock, but they already said they had problems talking with them last year, so they went with Wachusett instead.

[xxsubiechicxx]

Im up for almost everything..sounds like fun!:)

[tommy]

whats that place in granby that has does all the highschool things has a pool big parking lot food area and horse back riding

[xxsubiechicxx]

whats that place in granby that has does all the highschool things has a pool big parking lot food area and horse back riding

Isnt it called like High meadows or suttin like that..I know i went to a place in HS..

[xxsubiechicxx]

whats that place in granby that has does all the highschool things has a pool big parking lot food area and horse back riding


I think it may also be called High acres or suttin idk..one of the 2 names i said i think.im not 100% possitive tho.lol

[tommy]

thanks brit it wast high meadows

info amd web site here
http://www.highmeadowresort.com/map.asp

[xxsubiechicxx]

thanks brit it wast high meadows

info amd web site here
http://www.highmeadowresort.com/map.asp

np..glad to help out in any way

[Jubert69]

I just went there for my Senior High School Day, its alright.

[xxsubiechicxx]

i also went there for my senior day like 3 years ago...but of course we had to go wen it was raining..lol but it was fun

[tommy]

what more you want big parking area place to eat got to the pool if your hot and have fun with other subaru owners

[NYRfanGuy39]

OMG high meadow, thats where i went to camp for 2 summers. I was in group 6BA... wow

[Gubaru]

Correct me if I am wrong but that parking lot is all dirt and very dusty at high meadow, plus the place is not cheap.

[Not All There]

Rentschler Field in East Hartford? HUGE lot, close to 91 and 84.....UCONN doesnt use it much. Google earth it and youll see what i mean by a big lot.

[malingator]

Rentschler Field in East Hartford? HUGE lot, close to 91 and 84.....UCONN doesnt use it much. Google earth it and youll see what i mean by a big lot.

+1..is good idea...if they will go for it...I doubt it as they will want them to have some kind of insurance of their own for the event..just a guess...

[Judau]

+1..is good idea...if they will go for it...I doubt it as they will want them to have some kind of insurance of their own for the event..just a guess...

And if this will be on the same weekend that WBM was going to be on, Fall semester will be in full swing by then...

[quadsbc]

how many cars are we talking about holding? i know ski sundown is easy to get to and has a large parking lot, however it is a dirt lot if that makes a difference to anyone. i know they rent facility out

[Not All There]

+1..is good idea...if they will go for it...I doubt it as they will want them to have some kind of insurance of their own for the event..just a guess...

While at UCONN, after we pulled a 600+ car show a few years ago, we started looking into that lot for future events, but decided against it to keep tradition on campus, im sure it can be a possibility tho.

[ismegamanthere]

-1 for High Meadow, I wouldn't recommend it either due to the dirt parking. I got kicked out with my friend by one of our teachers, we decided to sleep in and take our cars, they didn't appreciate that :meghan:

Anyways, I +1 the Showcase cinemas parking lot. How hard would it be to get in touch with the people who have control over that area? Is it just the town?

I also +1 Rentschler field, the parking lot is PERFECT for the kind of meet you guys are trying to organize, it's f'ing massive. It's almost like pulling onto a runway. Hell, I'd be MORE than willing to contact their offices and work out an arrangement with them. Even if they say no, better to call and ask then to not call at all.

[subygirl8330]

i would think who ever owns the building for showcase cinemas- maybe they have a sign up or something?

[00imprezars]

-1 for High Meadow, I wouldn't recommend it either due to the dirt parking. I got kicked out with my friend by one of our teachers, we decided to sleep in and take our cars, they didn't appreciate that :meghan:

Anyways, I +1 the Showcase cinemas parking lot. How hard would it be to get in touch with the people who have control over that area? Is it just the town?

I also +1 Rentschler field, the parking lot is PERFECT for the kind of meet you guys are trying to organize, it's f'ing massive. It's almost like pulling onto a runway. Hell, I'd be MORE than willing to contact their offices and work out an arrangement with them. Even if they say no, better to call and ask then to not call at all.

give them a call and ask, its worth a shot

[bigstrusk]

Why not in W-Lot @ UConn where we had our Spring Car Show? Like Air said, we pulled in tons of cars many times there in the past.

[alyssa]

UGHH! whenever you guys figure this out, im DEF gonna try to fly home for it.. i cant WAIT for subyfest!

[vickisgotawd]

Hey guys, this is vicki from ECS: were still very interested in trying to get this going. So were still trying to research and find a good location . any ideas let me know or send me a pm.
thanks :)

[SamIam]

Is there a date you guys had in mind? Or general idea of when? I would love to go but would need to request the day off of work. :)

[RossoGoSlow]

Ditto on requesting a day off work....its a tough one for me....

My boss is a real stickler....hahaha

[yeaITSaGTI]

ryan are you sure you dont mean a real tickler?

[kawikid20o2]

lets do it today

[BrysImpreza]

Hey guys, this is vicki from ECS: were still very interested in trying to get this going. So were still trying to research and find a good location . any ideas let me know or send me a pm.
thanks :)

Is Mount Tom in Holyoke Still kinda open?

They used to have a huge lot when it was a ski resort.

[malingator]

+1 for anywhere...

[manhoar982]

It would be great if we could involve a charity in some way. I've got good connections (sister) to Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang camp, and it would be great if we could raise money for them. I would be more than willing to set everything up in that regard.
"The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, in collaboration with its associated camps in the United States and abroad, provides children with cancer and other serious illnesses and conditions a camping experience of the highest quality, while extending year-round support to their families and health care providers. Through our Camp programs, on-going outreach to hospitals and clinics, and other services for children, families and caregivers, the Camp serves more than 15,000 annually. All of our services are provided free of charge."

Im down to help with that anyway I can I have a family member going through his battle with cancer now just let me know

[manhoar982]

Is Mount Tom in Holyoke Still kinda open?

They used to have a huge lot when it was a ski resort.

WoW I grew up in the winters on that mt and then the summers as well when they opened up there waterpark lol the lot is still up there however I beleive the land they are a bit strick on now

[slvrstrk04]

so have we set a date/time yet?

[vickisgotawd]

We were still trying to aim for Sept 28th, when they originally wanted to schedule the real WBM, so if I can find a location that has that date let me get a hold of this ski place and i'll be back on when i get some answers. thx guys! :)

[Judau]

Wow, you guys are still planning to do this on the 28th, I'd love to come, so I'll try to keep that open, but that leaves only a little more than a month for planning... good luck, and let us know when things are definite! The longer you have the date, time, and place out there, the more people will come... if it's announced 2 weeks before or less, it might end up being a Wicked Small Meet instead. :(

[Jubert69]

Make a thread on Nasioc :)

[BMW020987]

any update on what is going on?

[00imprezars]

Update is I want it held on Mt Tom state park, I've already talked to the park ranger and him and I are working on getting a permit to bring in a grill for the event. I will take some pictures of the location we will be meeting and post them up sometime next week so you guys can see how sweet it looks.

[BMW020987]

have you posted on any other forums about this?

[Rob T]

Update is I want it held on Mt Tom state park, I've already talked to the park ranger and him and I are working on getting a permit to bring in a grill for the event. I will take some pictures of the location we will be meeting and post them up sometime next week so you guys can see how sweet it looks.
Off of RT 202? I thought they had grills there.

[chompy]

If that doesnt work out you could try Hammonasset state park. its huge and right off the highway in Madison grills welcome and im sure there are some there already as well as the beach. Wish i had seen this post sooner but theres my 2 cents

[BrysImpreza]

Dammit, I make a good suggestion and I'll be out of the country at that point :(

Have fun.

[subygirl8330]

lets DO this! get the ball rolling with the permits so we can post it up on other boards so people can take the day off

[00imprezars]

lets DO this! get the ball rolling with the permits so we can post it up on other boards so people can take the day off

your welcome to help ;)

[subygirl8330]

i thought you were on top of this! i did help, i went to check out the grounds with ya :D

[yeaITSaGTI]

where ever it is i will most likely show up

[manhoar982]

Update is I want it held on Mt Tom state park, I've already talked to the park ranger and him and I are working on getting a permit to bring in a grill for the event. I will take some pictures of the location we will be meeting and post them up sometime next week so you guys can see how sweet it looks.

ohh I thought you were talking about the ski resort part yeah that is a good place for it there are alot of different place inside there to gather as for the grill they have those tiny little ones on some sites like the pavilion by the pond but yeha either way I should have my car back by then and I am doen thats in my old home town of Holyoke anyways so I guess I could visit a few "old" friends;)

[manhoar982]

So when is this supposed to happen if it does ??

[Judau]

Oooo... Mt.Tom would be great, that's 20 minutes from me! :D

Is this still for late September?! Gotta get things rolling if it is! At this point, it'd be good if we'd get 50 cars there... not quite to WBM standards. :( Would there be any vendors interested besides ECS? Would that be even allowed at Mt.Tom since it's a State Park? When I worked at one, the question of someone making money at one never came up besides ice cream/hot dogs...

[subygirl8330]

when adrian and i had discussed it and he had talked to the park ranger, yes it would ok to have a meet there, there would be no vendors, just a huge meet/sell dogs and burgers off the grill (just a permit is needed) so no 'profits' to be made and i think they were shooting for the same wbm date, which its getting really close so descisions need to be made

[manhoar982]

I agree lets get the ball rolling lol

[Judau]

If that date and place is all good, we need to start posting this everywhere as a WBM 2008 replacement meet in order to get some numbers... let us know ASAP, ECS!! :)

[vickisgotawd]

I'm very sorry as you obviously can tell the meet was not on today, a few different things had come up, I am going to try and do on towards the end of october now that thing seem to be better but i will give you plenty of notice so as to get time off of work if needed and to plan ahead.

[xxthat girlxx]

I think that it's obvious by this point that WBM takes lots of time, sweat equity and devotion. If people want to have any kind of WBM you should contact the New England Subaru Club and ask them how you can help make WBM '09 happen.

If you really think a large, successful event can be pulled together in a month, pick a new name for the event and post it as something to "hold people over" until WBM. I think using WBM anywhere in the title is risky and it could be embarrassing to the planners if it doesn't work.

[t25]

I agree with everything that xxthat girlxx says.

[pumpsgotawd]

I would like to introduce myself. I'm Paul, the owner of ECS. I would like to apologize for the lack of communication with the forum in regards to this proposed, "ECS WBM". It was an idea that we had at the shop when we found out that the real WBM was being canceled. At that point, some people affiliated with ECS, no names mentioned, decided to start threads such as this. Myself and my staff are way to busy building the cars you all desire to plan an event such as this. Therefor, Let this be notice that ECS does not intend to do an event such as this. And that this threads and others like it should be put to an end. Please contact me via PM if there are other threads that i should be posting in. Thanks.

Regards,

-Paul