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2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:17 pm
by George Schilling
It's Awards Time!

Time again to recognize our accomplishments of the last year as we come together to celebrate our 2011 Solo season. Be there to cheer on the friends you've been battling all year as they receive their awards. Equally as important, see what your fellow competitors look like when they clean up and leave their helmets at home.

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While We're At It, Let's Check Out Some Classics!

In addition to recognizing our champions and trophy winners, we will have the opportunity to check out some classic automobiles from yesteryear as we celebrate our accomplishments at the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo. There we will find a diverse collection of over 150 vehicles from all eras, the oldest example being an 1886 Benz Motorwagon and the newest is THE one-of-one 1999 350Z concept car that was donated by Nissan. The core of the collection features some great examples of Packard spanning from 1916-1958. The ADM was the first and only museum in the world that has identified, exhibited and will soon serve as the official registry for cars built by Howard “Dutch” Darrin, famous coach builder of the stars. Some of the celebrity vehicles belonged to owners such as Howard Hughes, Errol Flynn, Ry Cooder, Jean Peters, Anthony Davis and Eleanor Roosevelt. All of the cars have fluid in them and most are used for the Sunday Ride Program. There will be docents standing by to entertain you with stories of ownership as well as horsepower and mechanical facts.

Celebrating the Life of a Dear Friend!

As you know, we recently lost our dear friend, Renee Angel. Help us celebrate her life by sharing your memories and stories of her. To add to the celebration, a special slide show has been put together commorating her time with us. We will also have a special photo memorial of Renee, put together from member submissions.

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Let's Eat!

Hey, come hungry because lunch is included. Unlimited soda and water is also included. For those who perfer to celebrate with something a bit more spirited, a cash bar will also be available.

Door Prizes!

As usual, there will be plenty of door prizes generously donated by our clubs and sponsors so don't forget to get your raffle ticket at the door for a chance to win.

Come Join The Fun! Bring Your Friends!

We want you there to help us celebrate, so as an added bonus, we've lowered the price to ridiculously low levels. If you owe anyone a lunch or dinner, bring them along. We've got plenty of room but pre-registration is required.

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Details

When........................Saturday, January 14th at noon

Where.......................The Automobile Driving Museum 610 Lairport Street El Segundo, CA 90245
Map..........................Click here

Adults....................................$20
Couples..................................$35
Children 17 and under..................$5

Remember..........Pre-registration is required.

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:53 pm
by George Schilling
Just a reminder that we are accepting donations for the raffle. Individual clubs should bring about $200 worth of goods. Individuals and sponsors are also welcome to donate items for the raffle to add to the fun. Large or small, it doesn't matter. White elephant gifts are also welcome.

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:05 pm
by Mike Yanase
dang it i can't even make it to the awards ceremony :(
i will be out of the country returning on the following monday :cry:

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:59 pm
by Theo O.
Mike Yanase wrote:dang it i can't even make it to the awards ceremony :(
i will be out of the country returning on the following monday :cry:
Same here :( won't be back in the US until the following wednesday.

Have fun guys!

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:07 pm
by KJ Christopher
Reminder on the banquet. We will need to turn in a head count early next week, so please sign up if you haven't yet.

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 1:49 pm
by Ed Holley
Regarding the 2012 Awards Banquet, last year (for 2011) we missed it due to another commitment. This year, hoping for a selfish motivation to attend, we don't want to schedule anything in place of it. Any ideas that you wish to share regarding WHERE and WHEN it will be this time? Any possibility of a more "central" location?

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 1:55 pm
by KJ Christopher
Ed Holley wrote:Regarding the 2012 Awards Banquet, last year (for 2011) we missed it due to another commitment. This year, hoping for a selfish motivation to attend, we don't want to schedule anything in place of it. Any ideas that you wish to share regarding WHERE and WHEN it will be this time? Any possibility of a more "central" location?
We're still looking for a good person to organize the event. 8-)

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:32 pm
by Tom Berry
KJ Christopher wrote:
Ed Holley wrote:Regarding the 2012 Awards Banquet, last year (for 2011) we missed it due to another commitment. This year, hoping for a selfish motivation to attend, we don't want to schedule anything in place of it. Any ideas that you wish to share regarding WHERE and WHEN it will be this time? Any possibility of a more "central" location?
We're still looking for a good person to organize the event. 8-)
I think you may have found one!

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:51 pm
by Steve Ekstrand
Ed, where and when is it going to be?

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 4:48 pm
by Ed Holley
KJ Christopher wrote:
Ed Holley wrote:Regarding the 2012 Awards Banquet, last year (for 2011) we missed it due to another commitment. This year, hoping for a selfish motivation to attend, we don't want to schedule anything in place of it. Any ideas that you wish to share regarding WHERE and WHEN it will be this time? Any possibility of a more "central" location?
We're still looking for a good person to organize the event. 8-)
Uh-oh! Leaves ME out. But I'll be glad to search for a "good person". :lol:
I thought that was George?

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:12 am
by Joey Schilling
Let's do it at pole position @ the 15 and 91. I'm looking at pictures of the place and they should be able to handle all of us and it'll be fun.

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:16 pm
by Arthur Grant
Joey Schilling wrote:Let's do it at pole position @ the 15 and 91. I'm looking at pictures of the place and they should be able to handle all of us and it'll be fun.
Looking at the pricing (more than a race event) before food, think it might be a stretch.

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:38 pm
by Ed Holley
I'll just throw these on the pile...
Wally Parks NHRA Museum @ Pomona.
Riverside Raceway Museum in Riverside.
Briggs-Cunningham Museum in Costa Mesa(?) - Does it still exist?
Petersen Museum - Hollywood
The George Schilling Museum - no, just kidding. :D Is there one?

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:00 pm
by Joey Schilling
Arthur Grant wrote:
Joey Schilling wrote:Let's do it at pole position @ the 15 and 91. I'm looking at pictures of the place and they should be able to handle all of us and it'll be fun.
Looking at the pricing (more than a race event) before food, think it might be a stretch.

Dang, that place looks like it would be perfect

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:36 pm
by Bill Schenker
Isn't this the place we had it a few years ago? I think so, and Renee, R.I.P., arranged it, I believe.

Re: 2011 Solo Awards Banquet @ The Automobile Driving Museum

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:55 pm
by Craig Naylor
Bill Schenker wrote:Isn't this the place we had it a few years ago? I think so, and Renee, R.I.P., arranged it, I believe.
Though I can't confirm who arranged it, yes it was there a few (4-5) years ago . The room upstairs was fairly large and worked well for the dinner part, but was poorly shaped (at least as set up) for the awards portion. I was around a corner, and never could see Steve E. during his great oration of humor mixed in with the occasional jacket and trophy handout, and the recipients of such as received.

That said, I've always wanted to return again, with hopes that the room could be set up differently.