Please read Fred's post: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=416291I don't get it. On this forum we have people involved in all sorts of industries and folks that live in STL that could volunteer to make TDI Fest a go yet it is just canceled for some undisclosed reason?
They said they had to cancel because the forum couldn't afford to lose any money if it cratered? Lets start a collection then!
People help people here everyday with VW problems ..I mean they rebuilt a guys engine at the last fest! Why doesn't TDIclub ask for our help to get TDIfest off he ground?
Yep, here's your chance.Now maybe Denver, CO or Victoria/Vancouver, B.C. will have a chance?
I suppose a mid-continent fest would have been better than an incontinent fest...There are a LOT of Fred's members that can't make the week-long trip for a mid-continent fest
I'd rather have that $45k in my pocket...328D Sportwagen all wheel drive in Red! Investigating
It might help others thinking of planning such an event to say exactly what changed the last week of May to kill it.Finally, it's not all Missouri's fault, it's just the other shoe dropping.
All right back to work for me.....
Post 75 sums it up pretty well for the most part.It might help others thinking of planning such an event to say exactly what changed the last week of May to kill it.
Ah, it was that post that I quoted; primarily because it DOESN'T say what happened. There have been allusions to Missouri's tax code but here he implies that it was not a fault of Missouri. So what was it? Was it something that might trip up other, non-Missouri locations? If so, there is a chance of the situation being repeated down the line due to this. Inquiring minds want to know.Post 75 sums it up pretty well for the most part.
I'm very very very very disappointed. This is a big deal in more ways than many people know about. I will leave it there.Hey guys, sad news, eh?
I wish to help shed some perspective on our situation here.
I believe this club is essentially a concoction of some passionate amatuers. It is not a professional business in itself, and its astounding size and caliber is only a testament to it's members. Wonderfully, it has reached further than imagined at it's inception but at the same time this leads into more responsibility in an ever-complicating world. So the way to look at this is as a properly pragmatic vetting of dealing with these issues for the future strength and integrity of the club. But these "legal and regulatory" matters are SO complicated and bureaucratical, they simply cannot be be sorted out before September, at BEST. And we certainly can't make plans or promises until everything is official. What matters is these guys are dedicated to going through these ordeals to keep us kosher with all authorites.
So while we're bummed out for a whole year, we'll come out better and stronger for it. This is just a big fat delay. A Fest vacation for fest makers! But I'm thinking STL 2015 for sure. With a LOT more time for me to plan and all the groundwork laid here already, I expect to push hard in a refreshed proposal as soon as the legal green light is on. Heck, I might even be able to get my original venue now.
So let's chin up and stay positive, I already thought circumstancially that this location at this time could brew a strong showing, but maybe that effect will increase with everyone jonesin' for an extra year!
Finally, it's not all Missouri's fault, it's just the other shoe dropping.
All right back to work for me.....
Not trying to be combative, so please don't take it that way. Fred has made a sticky with the details he's willing to share here:Ah, it was that post that I quoted; primarily because it DOESN'T say what happened. There have been allusions to Missouri's tax code but here he implies that it was not a fault of Missouri. So what was it? Was it something that might trip up other, non-Missouri locations? If so, there is a chance of the situation being repeated down the line due to this. Inquiring minds want to know.
As VeeDubTDI said nothing catastrophic has happened and the decision to cancel wasn't something taken lightly. This yearly event is very important to many of us, but now it's time to start thinking about TDIFest 2015.Fred's post has all of the details that we feel comfortable sharing right now. Rest assured, nothing catastrophic has happened.
OK; I was concerned that something came out of left field at the last minute since everything was copacetic on the 22nd of May and dead a week later. Too bad all that hard work is down the drain.As VeeDubTDI said nothing catastrophic has happened and the decision to cancel wasn't something taken lightly. This yearly event is very important to many of us, but now it's time to start thinking about TDIFest 2015.
Well, the Bay Area Spring GTG is in 2 weeks.So, how about regional GTG across the continent (or around the world) all linked via video conferencing?
Okay, Tom, please 'splain!...my Jetta got FUBARed 2 weeks ago now fixed but might be time to go......
LOL.....Hit&Run while parked in front of my house Probably a Drunk Driver had to cross the center line The left side of the car developed several new Body lines including a new rear wheel several thousand in damage and the body shop didn't do stellar work.....Okay, Tom, please 'splain!
LOL.....Hit&Run while parked in front of my house Probably a Drunk Driver had to cross the center line The left side of the car developed several new Body lines including a new rear wheel several thousand in damage and the body shop didn't do stellar work.....
Among other things Missouri requires all auctions to have a state licensed auctioneer.If there were legal issues responsible for canceling this event, I would be interested in knowing what they were (assuming no lawsuits or risk of are at stake). Please share.
Doesn't seem like it requires a masters degree...it looks like you just pay a fee?Among other things Missouri requires all auctions to have a state licensed auctioneer.
The raffle could also be considered a 'game of chance' and some states don't like that.