Comments on: Let’s Plan: MINI Clubs & MINI Takes the States http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:26:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: MotoringFile » Archive » Reminder: MINI Clubs & MINI Takes the States http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-49408 MotoringFile » Archive » Reminder: MINI Clubs & MINI Takes the States Sat, 19 Aug 2006 12:05:58 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-49408 <p>[...] Just a friendly reminder: For all you folks who are interested in joining in on MINI USA’s MINI Takes the States events across the US - please remember to register. Once registered you’ll be able to receive all sorts of MINI USA goodies. And for all those that are planning MINI club events based around MTTS - make sure to post your information here. MINI USA is welcoming the chance to work with local clubs to make this the best MINI event yet. [...]</p> [...] Just a friendly reminder: For all you folks who are interested in joining in on MINI USA’s MINI Takes the States events across the US – please remember to register. Once registered you’ll be able to receive all sorts of MINI USA goodies. And for all those that are planning MINI club events based around MTTS – make sure to post your information here. MINI USA is welcoming the chance to work with local clubs to make this the best MINI event yet. [...]

]]> By: George Marsh http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-46370 George Marsh Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:28:34 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-46370 <p>Here's an update on SCMM's Barstow Pit Stop.</p> <p>Date: August 22, 2006 Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Barstow Outlet, 2552 Mercantile Way</p> <p>Directions: Exit the I-15 North at the Outlet Center Exit. Follow the signs to the MINI Parking Area which will be the middle parking lot at the Barstow Outlet off Mercantile Way.</p> <p>Description: The SCMM Pit Stop is a place to take a break, half-way to Las Vegas. At the Pit Stop drivers can pick up free bottled water, snacks, refill coolers with ice, clean their windshield, get free swag, eat at In-N-Out Burger, meet other MTTS participants, shop at the Outlet stores, etc.</p> <p>The Pit Stop location will be inside an air conditioned building. The Outlet manager has given us a vacant retail store to use.</p> <p>Registered MTTS participants will also find a Pit Stop flyer in the "Get Lost" bags being given away in Monterey.</p> Here’s an update on SCMM’s Barstow Pit Stop.

Date: August 22, 2006 Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Barstow Outlet, 2552 Mercantile Way

Directions: Exit the I-15 North at the Outlet Center Exit. Follow the signs to the MINI Parking Area which will be the middle parking lot at the Barstow Outlet off Mercantile Way.

Description: The SCMM Pit Stop is a place to take a break, half-way to Las Vegas. At the Pit Stop drivers can pick up free bottled water, snacks, refill coolers with ice, clean their windshield, get free swag, eat at In-N-Out Burger, meet other MTTS participants, shop at the Outlet stores, etc.

The Pit Stop location will be inside an air conditioned building. The Outlet manager has given us a vacant retail store to use.

Registered MTTS participants will also find a Pit Stop flyer in the “Get Lost” bags being given away in Monterey.

]]> By: dickdavid http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-40908 dickdavid Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:48:56 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-40908 <p>I am now involved with planning the Dallas event and I've been in contact with the MINI rep. Here are a couple of new threads regarding this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.metroplexmini.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15231" rel="nofollow">Who's Coming and What To Do</a> <a href="http://www.metroplexmini.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15232" rel="nofollow">Alternate Route Ideas</a></p> I am now involved with planning the Dallas event and I’ve been in contact with the MINI rep. Here are a couple of new threads regarding this:

Who’s Coming and What To Do Alternate Route Ideas

]]> By: Agro http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-40053 Agro Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:29:19 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-40053 <p>Gabe...you might want to update the link on the MF homepage back to here. It's pointing to the wrong date and gives a 404 error.</p> Gabe…you might want to update the link on the MF homepage back to here. It’s pointing to the wrong date and gives a 404 error.

]]> By: J/C http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-39954 J/C Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:50:52 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-39954 <p>I think it'd be cool if MINIUSA / BMW could open up the Oxnard facility for us to tour during the Santa Barbara to Vegas leg. :-)</p> I think it’d be cool if MINIUSA / BMW could open up the Oxnard facility for us to tour during the Santa Barbara to Vegas leg. :-)

]]> By: Agro http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-39939 Agro Mon, 05 Jun 2006 17:04:14 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-39939 <p>So...nothing for 2 weeks on this?</p> So…nothing for 2 weeks on this?

]]> By: George Marsh http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38768 George Marsh Sun, 28 May 2006 00:54:48 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38768 <p>Southern California MINI Maniacs (SCMM) has several members going on the MTTS route. In addition to those members, other members will be hosting a MTTS Pitstop on day-two. We're looking for a location in Barstow to accommodate a large number of vehicles that is close to gas stations and restaurants.</p> <p>Barstow is about half-way between Santa Barbara and Las Vegas and the MTTS group should be coming through there around noon. We figured a lot people will be exiting I-15 for lunch at that point, makng it a good location for the Pitstop.</p> <p>At the Pitstop members of the MTTS caravan will be given ice cold water/sodas, get their windshield washed, meet SCMM members, takes photos, grab a souvenir for the road, have some fun, etc. before continuing on to Las Vegas.</p> <p>I would like to speak to someone from MINI USA as soon as possible before we make any plans with any restaurants in Barstow. So if you're reading this, please contact me!</p> <p>Thanks, George george(at)scmm(dot)org</p> Southern California MINI Maniacs (SCMM) has several members going on the MTTS route. In addition to those members, other members will be hosting a MTTS Pitstop on day-two. We’re looking for a location in Barstow to accommodate a large number of vehicles that is close to gas stations and restaurants.

Barstow is about half-way between Santa Barbara and Las Vegas and the MTTS group should be coming through there around noon. We figured a lot people will be exiting I-15 for lunch at that point, makng it a good location for the Pitstop.

At the Pitstop members of the MTTS caravan will be given ice cold water/sodas, get their windshield washed, meet SCMM members, takes photos, grab a souvenir for the road, have some fun, etc. before continuing on to Las Vegas.

I would like to speak to someone from MINI USA as soon as possible before we make any plans with any restaurants in Barstow. So if you’re reading this, please contact me!

Thanks, George george(at)scmm(dot)org

]]> By: Kevin McConnell http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38457 Kevin McConnell Thu, 25 May 2006 20:56:07 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38457 <p>Patrick MINI, in conjunction with Chicago MINI Motoring Club - will be conducting a drive from South Holland Oasis near the Illinois-Indiana border (time TBA) to Indy on August 30th to see off the MTTS procession.</p> <p>The plan is to all drive together down I-65 (hopefully with some aerial coverage from the media) to Indy. Once there, we'll rendezvous with the MTTS group (TBD) and break-out our picnic baskets. We'll mingle, take photos, and have a raffle for various items (gas cards, swag, etc.). Last but not least, plans are being set in motion to arrange a Motoring Hearts pledge drive (cents/mile) so anyone participating would get a MH Grille Badge as well!! The proceeds will benefit Pediatric Cancer.</p> <p>Stay tuned to either the CMMC or Patrick MINI site(s) for further details as they become available...</p> <p>Tally-Ho, Y'all!!!</p> Patrick MINI, in conjunction with Chicago MINI Motoring Club – will be conducting a drive from South Holland Oasis near the Illinois-Indiana border (time TBA) to Indy on August 30th to see off the MTTS procession.

The plan is to all drive together down I-65 (hopefully with some aerial coverage from the media) to Indy. Once there, we’ll rendezvous with the MTTS group (TBD) and break-out our picnic baskets. We’ll mingle, take photos, and have a raffle for various items (gas cards, swag, etc.). Last but not least, plans are being set in motion to arrange a Motoring Hearts pledge drive (cents/mile) so anyone participating would get a MH Grille Badge as well!! The proceeds will benefit Pediatric Cancer.

Stay tuned to either the CMMC or Patrick MINI site(s) for further details as they become available…

Tally-Ho, Y’all!!!

]]> By: Steve_A http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38275 Steve_A Wed, 24 May 2006 18:52:04 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38275 <p>I am planning on going the Ironman-route..start to finish. I'm from NJ-if there are any NJ clubs or MINI owners that plan on doing this please get in touch with me. I am not part of a club as of yet. Thanks.</p> <p>Stevegti8@yahoo.com</p> I am planning on going the Ironman-route..start to finish. I’m from NJ-if there are any NJ clubs or MINI owners that plan on doing this please get in touch with me. I am not part of a club as of yet. Thanks.

Stevegti8@yahoo.com

]]> By: Theresa (TNCRMPT) http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38236 Theresa (TNCRMPT) Wed, 24 May 2006 00:15:25 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38236 <p>Several members of the Milwaukee MINIS are looking forward to the trek, but most of us are starting at various points of the trip and then plan to meet in St. Louis and/or Indy for an "midwestern" gathering. Once we know more about times for the St. Louis and Indy events from MINI USA, we'll be posting an exact meeting spot on our website.</p> <p>We're also encouraging the The Milwaukee MINIS (and any other midwest clubs)to book hotel rooms at: Memphis: The Heartbreak Hotel Nashville: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel St. Louis: Adam's Mark Hotel St Louis Indianapolis: Radisson Hotel City Centre</p> <p>Contact: theresa@milwaukeeMINIS.com Website: http://www.milwaukeeMINIS.com</p> Several members of the Milwaukee MINIS are looking forward to the trek, but most of us are starting at various points of the trip and then plan to meet in St. Louis and/or Indy for an “midwestern” gathering. Once we know more about times for the St. Louis and Indy events from MINI USA, we’ll be posting an exact meeting spot on our website.

We’re also encouraging the The Milwaukee MINIS (and any other midwest clubs)to book hotel rooms at: Memphis: The Heartbreak Hotel Nashville: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel St. Louis: Adam’s Mark Hotel St Louis Indianapolis: Radisson Hotel City Centre

Contact: theresa@milwaukeeMINIS.com Website: http://www.milwaukeeMINIS.com

]]> By: Way Motor Works http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38192 Way Motor Works Tue, 23 May 2006 18:56:00 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38192 <p>MINICCI is looking forward to it. Indiana club site is www.minicci.org<br /> email waylen@waymotorworks.com ME minitencan@sbcglobal.net Cheryl President</p> MINICCI is looking forward to it. Indiana club site is http://www.minicci.org
email waylen@waymotorworks.com ME minitencan@sbcglobal.net Cheryl President

]]> By: Agro http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38186 Agro Tue, 23 May 2006 15:50:15 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38186 <p>The Sin City MINI Club wants to be involved. I'm planning on at least doing the leg from Vegas to Flagstaff.</p> <p>The event is on our website at www.SinCityMINIClub.com and the email contacts are: President@SinCityMINIClub.com - Me Events@SinCityMINIClub.com - Mark</p> The Sin City MINI Club wants to be involved. I’m planning on at least doing the leg from Vegas to Flagstaff.

The event is on our website at http://www.SinCityMINIClub.com and the email contacts are: President@SinCityMINIClub.com – Me Events@SinCityMINIClub.com – Mark

]]> By: Rich Hall http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38183 Rich Hall Tue, 23 May 2006 14:32:19 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38183 <p>The Ocean State MINI Club will be attending the last leg(15) and the closing event at Limerock.</p> <p>Club contact: rich@oceanstatemini.com Event info on our website: http://oceanstatemini.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637</p> The Ocean State MINI Club will be attending the last leg(15) and the closing event at Limerock.

Club contact: rich@oceanstatemini.com Event info on our website: http://oceanstatemini.com/forums/showthread.php?t=637

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » MINI USA Invite Owners to Cross the Country http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38180 MotoringFile » Archive » MINI USA Invite Owners to Cross the Country Tue, 23 May 2006 12:24:50 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38180 <p>[...] Once again if you are in a club and planning on attending MTTS, please let MINI USA know about it by commenting on this previous MotoringFile story: Let’s Plant: MINI Clubs & MINI Takes the States. [...]</p> [...] Once again if you are in a club and planning on attending MTTS, please let MINI USA know about it by commenting on this previous MotoringFile story: Let’s Plant: MINI Clubs & MINI Takes the States. [...]

]]> By: dickdavid http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38178 dickdavid Tue, 23 May 2006 12:00:16 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38178 <p>Well, in addition to MrV's post, here are the <a href="http://www.metroplexmini.org/" rel="nofollow">MetroplexMINI</a> contacts.</p> <p><a href="http://www.metroplexmini.org/forum/member.php?u=811" rel="nofollow">MattG</a> - Prime MINIster <a href="http://www.metroplexmini.org/forum/member.php?u=532" rel="nofollow">movieman</a> - MINIster of Promotions/Vice-President <a href="http://www.metroplexmini.org/forum/member.php?u=1249" rel="nofollow">Rex1</a> - MINIster of Mirth</p> <p>Hopefully this communication will clear up some of the mystery about this event.</p> <p>Right now, we as a group, would love to do something. However, we are at a loss as to how involved we must be in the planning process. We're full of some great ideas, but may need the help of MINIUSA to help execute them.</p> <p>Thanks for teaming up with MINIUSA and creating this thread to facilitate that communication.</p> Well, in addition to MrV’s post, here are the MetroplexMINI contacts.

MattG – Prime MINIster movieman – MINIster of Promotions/Vice-President Rex1 – MINIster of Mirth

Hopefully this communication will clear up some of the mystery about this event.

Right now, we as a group, would love to do something. However, we are at a loss as to how involved we must be in the planning process. We’re full of some great ideas, but may need the help of MINIUSA to help execute them.

Thanks for teaming up with MINIUSA and creating this thread to facilitate that communication.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38176 Gabe Tue, 23 May 2006 04:18:25 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38176 <p>Steve - MINI just wants a central place where they can easily see what clubs are planning in conjunction with MTTS. In doing so they'll be able to work with clubs to better accommodate their plans with the official event.</p> <p><b>That's why it's important to not only post your club's activities but also a way to get in contact with a point person to discuss planning. </b></p> Steve – MINI just wants a central place where they can easily see what clubs are planning in conjunction with MTTS. In doing so they’ll be able to work with clubs to better accommodate their plans with the official event.

That’s why it’s important to not only post your club’s activities but also a way to get in contact with a point person to discuss planning.

]]> By: Steve_LV http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38175 Steve_LV Tue, 23 May 2006 04:06:51 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38175 <p>I'm not sure what you are looking for here from the clubs. I signed up to go from Vegas to Flagstaff, but is MINI looking for the clubs to host events in the stopover cities? Lead the groups from city to city? For the Vegas to Flagstaff run, there could be three groups from the description posted, one group direct to Flagstaff, one via Route 66, and one going to the Grand Canyon, then Flag.</p> I’m not sure what you are looking for here from the clubs. I signed up to go from Vegas to Flagstaff, but is MINI looking for the clubs to host events in the stopover cities? Lead the groups from city to city? For the Vegas to Flagstaff run, there could be three groups from the description posted, one group direct to Flagstaff, one via Route 66, and one going to the Grand Canyon, then Flag.

]]> By: Jen http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38068 Jen Mon, 22 May 2006 11:32:32 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38068 <p>DC Metro MINIs hopes to come down to Charlottsville and do the drive back through Richmond to DC. We are in the early planning stages. There may also be a group of us who do DC to NJ.</p> DC Metro MINIs hopes to come down to Charlottsville and do the drive back through Richmond to DC. We are in the early planning stages. There may also be a group of us who do DC to NJ.

]]> By: MrV http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38056 MrV Mon, 22 May 2006 03:22:05 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38056 <p>Metroplexmini will be represented. Our thread is here: http://www.metroplexmini.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14422</p> Metroplexmini will be represented. Our thread is here: http://www.metroplexmini.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14422

]]> By: DB http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/22/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-38048 DB Sun, 21 May 2006 22:43:09 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/20/lets-plan-mini-clubs-mini-takes-the-states/#comment-38048 <p>There are some SCMM'ers planning on going. There is a discussion going on the SCMM message board <a href="http://www.clubscmm.com/board/index.php?topic=2930.0" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> There are some SCMM’ers planning on going. There is a discussion going on the SCMM message board here.

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