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oldhudsons wrote:My 1st Nationals were small affairs in small motels.
We've now become so big, with so many people & cars wanting to attend, that as Billy K. says, they couldn't find anywhere else to switch to.
There aren't many facilities in many locations in the country that can handle all the cars & have an area adjacent for our parking & swap meet! We've "shot ourself in the foot" due to success! It's all Sam's fault, LOL!
An adjunct to that is that big places tend to be more high end = more expensive which some can neither afford or philosophically won't pay for.
Why does this one end on Fri. - I'll bet because they raise their rates a lot for weekends?
Having been part of the group that put on the Pittsburgh Nationals in 2004, I would guess that this meet ends on Friday for a couple of reasons. First, they may well have gotten a break on the rooms for the banquet by doing so - and also may have done so in consideration of those driving, for whom it was a more than one day journey.
As others have said - trying to plan and book a National Meet is a years long, intensive process. I salute anyone with the energy, perseverence and spirit to take it on.
Safe trip to all heading for Pontiac...see you there...0 -
Laurie.... good to see your post... how is NY? Hope you are well and that you have your Jet with you.0
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I will add my two cents worth. I live in Nevada and attended the 2005 National in Reno. It was alright and I know some people were disappointed in it. I had no real input with any of the planning, and when I did speak up,I was not heard. But that has not made me quite the HET Club. There are a great many people with lots of Hudson knowledge, parts andencouragement. When one goes out on their own, it is easy to become cdiscouraged and lose interest.
All clubs, regardless of their primary intent, be it cars, boats, bikes, hiking or whatever have the few that do a lot of work and dedication for the benefit of all interested parties, even when those people do little or nothing, some have the nerve to complain even.
The dues in the HET are a fantastic deal. One can make new freinds, memories, enjoy theri cars for less than a dinner and a movie. Arnie in Nevada0 -
Billy K.TN. wrote:May I suggest to these few people who complain about the way the clubs are run and go in wanting to change things around stay long enough to prove your self.
I was not aware of the apparent requirement to keep my mouth shut for 25 or so years before I made suggestions to the way HET is run, or the requirement to "prove" myself...Guess my six years of dues-paying membership in HET didn't give me the right to ask questions or make suggestions. So sorry I stepped on your toes.
Interesting discussions from a question that simply asked "where are the next three Nats at???"0 -
Just started on my small towns village board. I have noticed certain individuals like to complain but nobody likes to come up and say thanks for things that go well.
Now not knowing you personally but getting a feeling from you from previous posts, (such as ...and i'm paraphrasing here ...that XXXX fuel pump XXX Got one kostansik and its MINE).
Pat it seems to me you have alot of anger towards the club and maybe just in general. Are there any areas of the club that you might be thankful for? You never seem to positive on your posts. That in some small way may explain why they were turned off by your comments in Reno.0 -
How am I not positive??? That is probably the goofiest statement I've seen you post? So, I said I got a fuel pump? I said it was MINE. So what? I was excited I was able to locate a pump so quickly.
I have made plenty of positive comments on this board (look them up - I've got about 1600 posts here!) - some negative, some positive...hmm, just like you.
BTW, when I approched the officers in Reno, I was very polite, asked them what they thought about my questions and suggestions, and they apparently did not have time to give me the time of day. Not very impressed with that attitude, especially from people that are running an organization. Since you were not there, and you were not privy to my conversation, you'll have to take my word for it (or not, I don't care either way), because I at least have the respect not to point fingers at the two individuals I'm speaking of. Take it as you will. You have your opinions and I have mine. I'll leave it at that.
Have a nice day. See, positive.0 -
I think most of us have been involved with setting up some type of meet/function over the years and this is why we voice our displeasure, when something upsets us. Myself I have been involved in several functions over 55 years years, Some people get testy/arrogant when questioned about their actions, (Because they are in charge and they know.) plus the fact most take charge people do not like someone who is not in their clique being involved. Nowdays I perfer to be on the sidelines, so I can bellyache at you and you cant bellyache at me, because you are in charge. HA HA. I bet the meet in Gettysburg will be spectatular, Because of the location and they people who will set up are old time Hudson people. Tom Bowler0
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After 4 pages of posts. We still don't know what your sugestion was, only that you quit the National Club because you were unhappy about how the Reno meet was run and you didn't like the fact that your sugestion was not implemented immediately. If your idea was good maybe you should have stayed and got more people to back your idea. What ever it is?
As far as the local chapter, you don't have to belong to a local chapter to be a Natiolal member.0 -
boozer wrote:After 4 pages of posts. We still don't know what your sugestion was, only that you quit the National Club because you were unhappy about how the Reno meet was run and you didn't like the fact that your sugestion was not implemented immediately. If your idea was good maybe you should have stayed and got more people to back your idea. What ever it is?
As far as the local chapter, you don't have to belong to a local chapter to be a Natiolal member.
Point well taken boozer. I have been hearing about this "Great idea" ever sinced I started posting on the Forum. How about taking a minute or two "66" and explaining it to us...0 -
I Can Only Speak About The Pittsburgh National In 2004 If You Were Not Regestered At The Meet You Could Not Attend Any Function With Out A 2004 National Meet Name Badge I Did Have To Ask A Few Guys To Join The National Club And Pay The Regesteration Fee We Put Alot Of Effort In Getting It Done (now If Some One Was There For The First Time And Was Not A Member We Had A Few ) You Were Asked To Join I Can Only Remember 1 Guy Who Said No And I Ask Him Not To Attend Any Meet Activitys I Had To Ask Him A Few Times To Leave Some Things He Was Not Happy But Thats The Way I Saw It No Free Loaders0
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Browniepetersen wrote:Point well taken boozer. I have been hearing about this "Great idea" ever sinced I started posting on the Forum. How about taking a minute or two "66" and explaining it to us...
What the ideas were (or are) doesn't matter, to me, anyway. I'm not a HET member anymore. It's been four years, and I've slept since then. I was not looking for instant implementation, just an ear to hear my ideas and a few minutes of time to speak my point, and provide a solution. Real easy.
That's it. Enjoy the day. Have fun in Detroit, for those of you that are going! As far as I'm concerned, the topic is now closed. I got the info that I needed, and also had an opportunity to vent. Ciao.0 -
Aaron D. IL wrote:.....But when you're starting out at 30 and that's more than half your savings like me. Two things won't happen, you won't see a lot of younger guys at nationals, and you won't see the ones who do show up, at every national. I'm not sayin, I'm just sayin.
... I expect to stick out in the crowd.
Expenses for a trip like this wouldn't allow for my husband and kids to attend, but that isn't stopping me from flying out! This will be my first solo vacation since before marriage and kids... so that in itself in additon to putting faces to names, tech sessions, a HISTORIC year for HET and Hudson Motor Co... this National is priceless.
I've been blabbing my mouth about heading to Detroit for the HET National, and have had responses like, "Wow, you're really into this Hudson thing!"0 -
Sarah Young wrote:... I expect to stick out in the crowd. Expenses for a trip like this wouldn't allow for my husband and kids to attend, but that isn't stopping me from flying out! This will be my first solo vacation since before marriage and kids... so that in itself in additon to putting faces to names, tech sessions, a HISTORIC year for HET and Hudson Motor Co... this National is priceless.
I've been blabbing my mouth about heading to Detroit for the HET National, and have had responses like, "Wow, you're really into this Hudson thing!"
Sarah, tell your husband not to worry - I'll keep an eye on you. Mainly to keep those crazy Aussies away from you.
Just look for the cat in the hat!!! See you in Pony Town.
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN0 -
Sarah Young wrote:... I expect to stick out in the crowd. Expenses for a trip like this wouldn't allow for my husband and kids to attend, but that isn't stopping me from flying out! This will be my first solo vacation since before marriage and kids... so that in itself in additon to putting faces to names, tech sessions, a HISTORIC year for HET and Hudson Motor Co... this National is priceless.
I've been blabbing my mouth about heading to Detroit for the HET National, and have had responses like, "Wow, you're really into this Hudson thing!"
Yeah I'm in the same boat but since this only happens once in a century I think it's priceless too.. Being into this Hudson thing is an obsession. haha.. See you Sunday0 -
Sarah
We look forward to meeting you in Pontiac.
The Firestones' Ed, Lynn, Matt and Greg0 -
My experience is that the members of the club and this forum have been very helpful and obviously want the Hudson's to stay on the road. I can't say enough about people at the national's I have attendend and the excellent help from Walt Mordenti, thank goodness the club has him. There are others also who bend over backwards to help. My only bad experience was when I went to the Pittsburg national. I read the WTN and was under the impression the clup store was open on Monday morning, however the person who ran the club store at that time was more interested in talking to friends than making some money for the club, I know this is a volunteer position, but if you volunteer and are scheduled to be open you should be open. The same thing happened about the parts meet, as it was raining many decided not to open even though there many people there, and one group was a single source parts distributor. I only had the time for that morning, driving several hours and was disappointed. However at the Auburn meet the vendors were excellent. This is not to diss the organizers because they put in long hours and only get grief from the rest of us, overall the meets have been great and the people couldn't have been nicer.0
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I'm just catching this discussion at the tail end, but somewhere along the line someone complained about the high costs of National meets.
Never in the last 25 years have I ever rented a motel room by myself, for any overnight car event. I always split the room with at least one other person and often, 3 or more. Once, there were seven guys sleeping in the same room, during the Hershey car show. (Of course, this would be totally illegal so you didn't hear me say that...) Yes, it's true that, if you are bringing a family, your options are limited, but then you're spreading out the cost over several people, anyway. But if you're attending a National Meet "stag", and want to do it on the cheap, just find a roomie you can stand, one who doesn't snore too loudly, has a minimum of disgusting habits, and possesses at least a basic knowlege of personal hygiene. Avoid the bus tours and pack a peanut butter sandwich (instead of attending the banquet). You may be missing a lot, but at least you can participate, and without spending a pile of money.0 -
Jon, We can't attend this year so can you find somebody to carry on with Jack Smith's "Tradition" in the parking lot where the Hudsons are ? I will be at home in my gargage doing the honor with my Hudsons.0
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