MCG Gathering Agenda

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  1. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    4 th Annual MCG National Gathering
    July 15-18, 2010 in Joplin, MO
    The Maverick Comet Group will be returning to Joplin, MO for the 4th Annual MCG National Gathering. We are looking forward
    again to seeing everyone.
    Host hotel
    La Quinta Inn Joplin
    3320 S Rangeline Rd
    Joplin, MO 64804 View map
    Phone: 417-781-0500
    Rate*: $70/night, includes deluxe continental breakfast. Check-in time: 3 pm, check-out time: 12 pm.
    *mention the Maverick Comet Group when making reservation. Our block of rooms will be held until 30 days prior to the event.
    If you don't make your reservation before then, you may not get a room anywhere in town!
    When you check in, make sure you mention you are with the MCG and ask for your information packet. We are putting together a packet of information including the event schedule, maps for cruise routes and a list of things in the area you might choose to check out during your free time or if you are arriving early. Last year, the north parking lot had plenty of trailer parking and was well lit and close to the outdoor pool area.
    Event Schedule
    Wednesday July 14th

    Early arrival. Neosho fish hatchery tour. And Candy house tour. We will also be having a BBQ Cookout in the evening at Jeff and Misty Phillips house in Joplin.

    Thursday
    Thursday will be a tour of the Four State Truck Shop. I believe this is where the Chrome shop mafia is located. Lunch on your own. Then a guided tour of the Audubon / Wildcat Glades, at 1 pm.

    Drag nite - The 4th annual MCG Bracket Nationals and unlimited test and tune at MO-KAN Dragway from 6-9 pm. We will leave the hotel shortly before 5 pm so we have plenty of time to unload and get ready for racing. Whether you have a stock six banger or a monster V8, you will have a blast. You don't have to be fast to have fun. You don't have to be the fastest car to win. This is a fixed-cost event for the club. The more people that participate, the lower the cost will be for everyone.
    Friday
    We will be going to Red Oak ll. http://www.legendsofamerica.com/mo-redoakii.html . Afternoon we will be at the Carousel Park. This is a local amusement park. Jeff and Misty are trying to work a discount fee for us. Friday evening will be our (no host) group dinner at Ryan's family steakhouse buffet. This restaurant has just about everything you could imagine. And finally our annual meeting at the hotel. Exact time TBD.
    Saturday
    Show and shine (judged and non-judged), cookout, kids games and activities at Landreth Park. We will be at the south shelter again. There are also lots of shade trees near the show area.

    Saturday evening those that want to participate will cruise together to a popular local cruise-in near the hotel.
    Nightly
    Hanging out with your fellow MCG members in the hotel parking lot swapping stories, bench racing, checking out the cars.

    For Information contact:
    Matt Williams - mattw@maverickcometgroup.com
    Robert Raney – mavericknutt@fordmaverick.com
    Jeff and Misty Phillips - funfordfam@att.met

     
  2. 71gold

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    ...see ya' there...

    we (Effie, myself and Patches) will arrive sometime wednesday...

    we are going from Ga. to Ind. to visit my Daughters first, then on to Joplin, Mo.
    we will leave there on Monday for...Hannibal, Mo. for the Roundup...



    ...:outtahere::drive::chirp:
     
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    I can not get the time off work for Joplin :(
    I am looking into Hannable as I have that week off.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Come to Hannibal!!!
     
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    I for one will be glad to see the 4 of you :tiphat:.
    I hope my son will come with us this year. He has no idea what he misses by not coming along. Of course, he says I have no idea what he would miss if he did :rolleyes:.
     
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    My son is not into cars at all, but this will be his third Gathering and he waits all year for it.
     
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    My 2 Grandaughters ask about going back next year before we even leave Joplin.:)
     
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    ...as with Effie and I, we start planning next years trip on the way home...

    ...:drive:...
     
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    See everyone there!
     
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    5 of you then? Sorry, I don't recall meeting your son there (alot to absorb). All I remember is Blue, Red, Jack and Jon...:oops:
    My son went to Waco once with me and he actualy won something :1st:. He bragged and boasted how much he liked it for a week... that's how long THAT lasted. The next year he said it was boring and hot so he didn't want to go o_O.

    Frank, my wife and I did the same thing :yup:.

    I am hoping to find a White Castle on the way...:drive:
     
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    Room is reserved. I will be snoring next to someones wall :biglaugh:

    I just got my email confirmation. It shows... "Method of Guarantee....: Group Guarantee". Guess you guys guarantee my stay :biglaugh:
     
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    Actually 6 Gene, my daughter is coming along too, that way Luke has someone to fight with.:16suspect I think I'll let one ride with Grampa John. It will much quieter that way.:)
     
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    LOL.. That's spreading the $70 for the room kinda thin. :rofl2:
    :p
     
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    Speaking of the room rate, that is still the best deal I have ever run across. I have paid nearly twice that for comparable rooms. With that enormous free breakfast spread, I don't know how they can do it.
     
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    Bad thing about that breakfast is that I always gain weight at the Gathering.Let's see BBQ Wednesday night, Ryan's steakhouse Friday night, Cookout Saturday, Breakfasts everyday. :D
     

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