July 10th update:
As the winter and spring months rolled by many things were going on in the background to finalize plans and venues. This being a multi-day event with many starting points it required some fairly complicated logistics and planning. This was accomplished with teamwork from a number of CCF regulars and some great people in Winnipeg. Wayne has represented the efforts from the Winnipeg side very well. He has organized the venues and recruited volunteers to assist with the events and help provide us with a great Corvette experience in Winnipeg. There are many people across the country who have contributed to the organizing and planning of MITM. So to them, I say thanks.
I would like to specifically acknowledge the generosity of a group of Corvette lovers who have contributed and provided the food and location for the BBQ event with sponsorships from their businesses and offering us the hospitality of their home.
Bernie and Bev: These great folks are hosting the BBQ at their lovely home for us to relax and enjoy some great food and friendship.
Ken Devine: When not enjoying his Corvette, Ken operates a sign business in Winnipeg.
electrasign.com. Ken has been a CCF member for a number of years and sports the handle
Dockroger.
Barry Bruce: Barry is a McDonald’s franchise owner in Steinbach and Selkirk Manitoba. We expect this guy knows how to make a great burger. Who doesn’t enjoy a Big Mac and fries now and then. Barry is a CCF member and runs under the username of
barryB.
Dan Gagnon: Dan runs a car sales business in Winnipeg and can be found at the
autogalleryofwinnipeg. Dan had joined us on CCF and rocks the username
DanGagnon.
Andy Hill: Andy operates a home furnishing business named
kern-Hill in Winnipeg. He has some pretty nice BBQs over there too! Andy has been on CCF a while and rolls with the username of
61ratvette. Quite a few of us are excited to see his “15 foot” C1 Corvette.
Now a few details to update you all on:
- Autocross and Show & Shine registration will be Friday night in and around the meal at about 19:00. There will be some registration for the Show and Shine available Saturday morning between 07:00 and 08:00. Hands off the cars at about 09:00ish and Judging will begin. This event is fun focused and intended to be a social experience so relax and enjoy.
- The awards for the Autocross and the Show and Shine will be presented at the BBQ Saturday evening.
- The 3rd level of the parkade will be reserved for MITM and Corvette only parking. Wayne says the East entrance is the one to use.
- Don’t forget your lawn chairs.
- Wayne will give us a live update Friday night on 94 gas and Wash locations.
So be sure and say “hi” to the people who have donated to or worked hard to help put on to this MITM weekend event.
Only 3 more days until we all Meet in the Middle.
See you in Winnipeg,
Derek