Tankinbarber Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Hello, I have spoken with Maniac58 and he has stated due to his workload and schedule it would be hard to put a reunion together. He asked me to entertain the idea with all of us Mooniac's, Here is my Idea and I am hoping to get some feedback as to the numbers of people that would be interested. I am hoping to gather a bunch of interest and create an annual reunion for our members. This will hopefully turn out to be an annual occurrence. I am a Vice President for a Strip Hotel in Las Vegas and would like to offer an extreme discount for rooms at the hotel. I would put together an itinerary for a cocktail reception and a luncheon or dinner for the group as well. I have the opportunity to add some more fun events to attend like shows or concerts but would be open to any ideas. Lastly, it would be a great opportunity to see all of our mooney's together and I am sure we could even host a silent auction or prize structured contest with some sponsors. Obviously I would be putting this together at no charge and would hope to get some help from fellow members and any relationships we as a community have to assist in the weekends event. So lets start the conversation off like this..... If this is something you would be interested in please comment yes or no. along with your yes/no comment include what dates in November or December would be best for you Lastly, please provide any ideas you would have to add to the fun weekend Please help in marketing this post to any other members that might miss it Last but not least include if you are able to assist in helping me arrange the weekeng I hope this is something we can count on as it would be a great thing for us members to look forward to year over year. Hopefully it will move to a different city each year as well to drive more members in participating as we are all of the country. message me if you have any questions or concerns! Sincerely, Eric "Bugz" Barbaro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_S Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Vegas is a bit far from Atlanta for a weekend, but on the other hand, if it's a "strip" hotel I could be persuaded...as long as Marauder's favorite photo subjects aren't the strippers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 I'm south of Jeff by an hour. I like the idea but vegas is probably too far for me. I could always go commercial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy95W Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Yes, I think this is a great idea. -Since people will probably need to plan for such an event, to include possibly using vacation time, it should probably be a good ways out, time wise. - It should probably be in a somewhat centralized location to enable the greatest possible number of attendees. - There should be sufficient other activities to make the trip worthwhile. My suggestion: July 24-30, 2017 at the Wittman Regional airport (KOSH). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron McBride Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 I like the idea also. Being 2 1/2 hours away makes it much easier for me. But November and December are very busy holiday months for most of us, and then the possible weather for many. I would think that spring would be better. Many are going to Kerrville for the MAPA fly-in in 2 weeks also. Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Gravel Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Tankin: are you the fellow that Ute and I met during our time at the Elora last year? With the story about his former J model and Sedona? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Tankin/Bugz, Do you have an East coast counterpart? Atlantic City perhaps? Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankinbarber Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 31 minutes ago, Ned Gravel said: Tankin: are you the fellow that Ute and I met during our time at the Elora last year? With the story about his former J model and Sedona? No. Not me sorry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankinbarber Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 24 minutes ago, carusoam said: Tankin/Bugz, Do you have an East coast counterpart? Atlantic City perhaps? Best regards, -a- I do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankinbarber Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Mooniac's, Please keep in mind Vegas is the first location because of the connection I have with the hotel allows me the ability to offer an extremely reduced rate. This year might be hard for the east coasters to bring their airplanes but at the end of the day hopping commercial (as much as us pilots hate) would benefit the club as we will donate the funds through the silent auction to the site and the next trip. The following year would bring a different city and a better opportunity for more people to attend. In order for us to successfully throw the event we would need a decent participation rate. The dates are flexible so November December are not solidified yet. Edited October 7, 2016 by Tankinbarber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesg Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Tankinbarber, I think this is a good idea... just make sure you don't run out of pizza like we did at the last Mooneyspace reunion in Oshkosh! We did organize a small get together during the Oshkosh week. See the following thread: We had over 30 people show up. We did this at the Mooney Caravan tent and the feedback has been good. I am planning a flight either to Florida or Vegas between Christmas and New-Year's so if you do this around those dates let me know... there is a good chance you can put me in as tentative. If you wish, I could put you in touch with Janet who is a lady flying a Mooney from North-Las Vegas airport who might be interested to help with a Vegas event. Regards, Yves 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankinbarber Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 40 minutes ago, yvesg said: Tankinbarber, I think this is a good idea... just make sure you don't run out of pizza like we did at the last Mooneyspace reunion in Oshkosh! We did organize a small get together during the Oshkosh week. See the following thread: We had over 30 people show up. We did this at the Mooney Caravan tent and the feedback has been good. I am planning a flight either to Florida or Vegas between Christmas and New-Year's so if you do this around those dates let me know... there is a good chance you can put me in as tentative. If you wish, I could put you in touch with Janet who is a lady flying a Mooney from North-Las Vegas airport who might be interested to help with a Vegas event. Regards, Yves That would be great. Could use all the help I can get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 2 hours ago, carusoam said: Tankin/Bugz, Do you have an East coast counterpart? Atlantic City perhaps? Best regards, -a- Cris Gleason can handle the east coast Atlantic City strippers if he gets through this hurricane ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlag Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Yes I like the idea, but November and December is too busy with holiday stuff to get away for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor05121 Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Too far for us. Farthest west I'd go is Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris_adams Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 I flew 79H to vegas a few years back but I'd probably just come commercial for this. I'm in for sure.--It might be tough to get it done this quick. Not around thanksgiving. Weekends in december are pretty much booked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elliott Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Sounds like you want to do the social piece of the Mooney Summit out west in a way. You might touch base with Phil Corman who was doing a "Mooney Roundup" as he might have an interest in doing the legwork for you. Do you have a purpose in mind for the revenues of the silent auction and vendor support or would it be for profit? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkhirsch Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Yes interested, although unlikely to fly my F that far for "a couple days." I may be on a island but golf would be activity that I would be easily persuaded to participate in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMan Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) I'll take an excuse to fly to Vegas. Last time ended prematurely en-route. Edited October 7, 2016 by Antares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankinbarber Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 1 hour ago, mike_elliott said: Sounds like you want to do the social piece of the Mooney Summit out west in a way. You might touch base with Phil Corman who was doing a "Mooney Roundup" as he might have an interest in doing the legwork for you. Do you have a purpose in mind for the revenues of the silent auction and vendor support or would it be for profit? Definitely not for profit. The revenue would pay for the trip and the profit would go to mooneyspace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWinter Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Great idea..Vegas would be hard to do in the winter and a long ways for us living east of the muddy river. I do see the advantage and perks for you west coast folks. A few mid-south folks talked about a Gulf Shores weekend. My plane has been down for most of the summer so I was unable to put that in the works. Mooney Homecoming is coming up and I'm sure people have that penciled in. I do like the idea..always great to see events lined up. -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravoman Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 New Orleans is a great spot too. Love that town. A real foodie's paradise! regards, Frank 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMan Posted October 7, 2016 Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 To reiterate, I have absolutely no issue flying my M20F from Tampa to Las Vegas solong as I don't cross New Mexico in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helitim Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Bugz, The wife and I are in depending on exactly what date you come up with. Would be coming from the Bay Area. Tim Edited October 8, 2016 by helitim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Sure..sign me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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