I have no plans to arrange any 2010 gatherings; however, several people have asked me if any are in the works and why no announcements have been made. Thus...:

1 ... What draws your interest in a gathering?

2 ... What keeps your interest in a gathering for you to attend as planned?

3 ... Are you interested in a MidSummer Chitown gathering in Elgin IL, July TwentyTen?

Depending on the responses, I may arrange a July 24 (or 31) gathering, in Elgin IL, for MULTIPLE boards (car- and heart-related, etc.), starting at 11a with a short drive ... and lasting into the evening.

Recent gatherings....

MARCH 2008

~10 people attended a gathering of 2 heart-related groups at a Schaumburg IL restaurant:

http://www.valvereplacement.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23960&page=2

JULY 2008

~65 people (a record) attended the MidSummer Chitown Gathering #1, Elgin IL:

http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498

http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=541103651210:784811621

http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/Lgarrity/7-26%20car%20meet/?start=0

SEPTEMBER 2008

~15 people attended a gathering of 2 heart-related groups at a Geneva IL forest preserve:

http://www.valvereplacement.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25020&page=3

OCTOBER 2008

~10 people attended a gathering of car-related boards at an Elgin IL restaurant:

http://www.fgmcc.com/tinc?key=1UEMppaG&preview=1&only_object=1

APRIL 2009

~5 people attended a gathering at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Schaumburg IL:

http://www.valvereplacement.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30464

JULY 2009

~20 people attended the MidSummer Chitown Gathering #2, Elgin IL:

http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff261/rocknss04/09%20Elgin%20Monte%20Meet/

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"Wouldn't you like to get away?" ... Gary Portnoy ... 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Cheers)'

Maybe....tough call at the moment.

Would be cool if you'd be able to join us if I decide to host this, dave....

...

I've spoken with my contact at Steak'n'Shake; we can hold the gathering there again. However ... I'll check out other places along Randall Rd / US Route 20.

FOR NOW...

...if you are interested in a MidSummer Chitown Gathering #3, please speak up NOW...

...save SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2010 ... just in case. My vision for the gathering: start at 11a, with a brief drive, then back to Steak'n'Shake (or gathering restaurant/area) for lunch and meet'n'greet the rest of the day/evening....

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"Back in 1876 an old boy named Bell invented a contraption that we know so well" ... Reba McEntire ... 'Why Haven't I Heard From You?'

Steak does sound good....

*chuckles*

It does, doesn't it, Dave?

If my math serves me correctly, ~40 people from ~15 different groups/boards have indicated an interest in the MidSummer Chitown Gathering #3. Not too bad, but that's about 3 people per board....

IF this happens, it...

...will be at Steak'n'Shake (other restaurants/facilities are in the immediate area if you want to eat somewhere else)

...most-likely will be July 24

...will start ~10:30a, with a brief cruise around some "back roads" in the area starting at 11a, returning to Steak'n'Shake ~noon or 12:30p for lunch and meet'n'greet the rest of the day

If I plan this, I will post a NEW topic in a few weeks..... So, if you're interested ... speak up NOW!!!

Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrek.Aug2010 *

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"I argue with my conscience" ... Charlie Pride ... 'Shouldn't It Be Easier Than This?'

OK ... this IS planned:

Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * 07/24/2010 = Chitown #3 *

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"Chances that a fool takes, never knowing when to stop" ... Johnny Lee ... 'You Could've Heard A Heart Break'