So, who here is in anticipation of AMVIV 2005? I'd like to get a feel for the number of participants, so I can plan accordingly.

 

If there is an accompanying track day I'm a probable. If not, a maybe.
I was sorry to miss the inaugural AMVIV - it sounded like to much fun!

 

It takes some capital to reserve the track and a little bit of faith that enough people sign up to cover the costs (read: willingness to take a loss). Neither of the two MiNi clubs here in AZ have the capital (the first part of the equation) to make it happen. I hope someone or some club will step up to the plate and put one together for the 2005 event.

 

Hey, Dom! When are you planning to hold AMVIV-2? I'm hoping for Feb. or March....before I head out on Roadtrip-3 in April.

:smile: Count us in!


Clo/Wanda

 

I'm extremely interested but the dates will be what makes my decision. When do you think you will make a firm date decision? Thanks.

Objxs

 

SkateMom in "Audrey" and me (troutbum) in my soon-to-be-delivered JB/JB 04 MCS "Bagheera" will be there. We just missed the 04 event because we took delivery of "Audrey" on the Wednesday following the event

We won't miss the 05 event!

 

I'm hoping to have the firm dates by middle of next month. Right now the target month is March. The only large event we need to worry about is NASCAR as that event draws in a large number of people and, of course, raises the prices on the motels.
Here's the 2005 tentative NASCAR schedule. This is the newest info I have.

I have a meeting early next month that will help give me an idea if I can go ahead and announce the specific dates and hope NASCAR doesn't change and interfer with the AMVIV dates.

 

I'm planning on going. Had a blast at last year's!! I know of at least three other people who are planning on going as well...

 

Me, me, me! I wanna go!
Oh, wait! I don't even like Vegas! (its true)
But I do like MINIs and MINI drivers

Shelly

 

Hello all,

It's with a heavy heart I bring you the following news. Due to situations and conditions beyond my control I am regrettably not going to be able to organize or run AMVIV 2005.

I'd hate to see this very special MiNi event fall by the wayside. I hope for the sake of hundreds of MiNi enthusiasts who want to participate next year, that someone can pick up where I left off. I'll keep the AMVIV web site on-line as long as cash flow will allow. If you want to take over this endeavor, please contact me at dominicminicoopers@yahoo.com.

With much regret,
Dominic Tuso

 

AAAAWWWWWW Maaaaan!!!!

Sorry to hear that you won't be able to do it, Dominic. I sure hope some brave soul steps in to take your place. I'd volunteer, but I don't have the time to do it right.

Shelley, I don't like Vegas much either, but AMVIV was a blast! And going to destinations outside the city is the best! (check out valley of fire!)

 

Hey everyone,

In light of Dominic's recent announcement of his decision to not pursue A Mini Vacation In Vegas 2005, we at TeamMightyMiniZ would like to announce that we've proudly taken the torch and are ready to work hard to make this event happen!

We've set tentative dates for the event of March 19 & 20, 2005. We will be working with a few other nationally-known organizations who have shown strong interest in this event, bringing you the biggest European event of its kind to Las Vegas!

We invite all auxilliary MINI organizations to offer their involvement. You can contact us at amviv@teammightyminiz.com to volunteer your efforts, or simply drop by the forums at http://www.teammightyminiz.com/forum.

Thanks to the MINI community for your support, and to Dominic for his hard work on last year's AMVIV. We look forward to seeing you all at AMVIV 2005!

Regards,

Ivan Diaz
TeamMightyMiniZ Webmaster

 

Aw Geez. Don't make me do this. AMVIV is a very special event for me and is very dear to my heart.

I appreciate your enthusiasm, however, at present time I haven't "passed the torch" to anyone in particular yet. I'm working with a few people and a few clubs to find the best overall solution to who should be lead coordinator for the event.

Again, I really do appreciate the enthusiasm, but to assume the lead on this is not kind. I asked people/clubs to email me at my yahoo account if they're interested in taking over. It takes a ton of hard work and even more dedication to the cause. Please, give me a chance to sort everything out and find the best solution to the situation.

I have not heard anything from the Sin City club as of yet, nor anything from other AZ people. I've got one person who resides in Vegas who's very, very interested and a couple of clubs in SoCal that might be interested and may very well be the central coordinator. But, let's not jump the gun. Let's take our time and ensure everything gets pulled together just right.

I really hope you understand.

Again, if you're interested in taking the lead in AMVIV coordination, please email me at dominicminicoopers@yahoo.com Thanks.

 

Huh. Someone had apparently misinformed me of your agreement to hand it over to us.

 

Evidently...

 

AMVIV 2005 is NOT dead.

There have been 5 interested parties contacting me already to take the lead, as well as others offering addition help. Hold on tight and stay tuned! There's a TON of interest in keeping this alive.

 

Great news Dominic, I hope the tradition continues...:smile:

 

I'm interested.

what do the 5 interested parties have to offer?

I think that's important.
And to Ivan Diaz, I admire your fortitude and incentive to step up to the plate when we've got a "batter injured".

From the looks of your posting, you guys must have something good planned already!

hope to hear more!

good luck everyone, and I'll keep March 19th and 20th clear! That's the perfect date!

MiFiMa

 

After a number of offers from various people and groups, Dominic has decided to hand the reigns over to the Sin City MINI Club to run the 2005 AMVIV.

We are planning to keep the '05 event in very much the same spirit as the '04 event, with the focus on fun and flexibility. You want to go on the group drives? Go ahead. You want to sit by the pool instead? Cool. You want to organize your own sub event (group drive/dinner/track day/???)? Let us know so we can incorporate it in the main event. You have ideas on things you want to do/places you want to go? Contact me (Andrew/Agro) at geek@SinCityMINIClub.com or Donovan at President@SinCityMINIClub.com

Donovan and I are going to be the primary coordinators for the event, but we are happy to accept help and ideas from anyone who wants to contribute.

Agro.

 

Great news, Agro! How perfect for the Sin City club to take the reins! Very best wishes to you and the Club. I'm sure you'll continue the tradition in fine style.

Clo/Wanda

 

AAWWWRIGHT!!!! WooHoo!!!

A big fat Thank You for taking the reigns and saving AMVIV II!!

 

Good news......can't wait, I wore my 2004 shirt to work today, how cool. see you guys. :smile:

 

Woohoo Congrats!!!! AMVIV lives on!!! FWIW, c3 and MoP volunteered to help lead AMVIV as well, but I'm sure if you need help from the Los Angeles area, we can assist as well.

Richard Lin
c3 President/Founder
Home of FindaMotoringBuddy.com

 

Just a quick follow-up to the SCMC announcement.

There were about 6 different people/clubs who offered to take over. I communicated with some via telephone and others via email. We're talking about people from various states that wanted to help out. TX, AZ, CA, NV, and CO states chimed in.

However, once I started to think about it, it wasn't a hard decision to make. Originally just after AMVIV 2004 ended I was utterly exhausted and although I saw the importance of AMVIV 2005 for the MiNi community, the exhausted brain cells couldn't stand the thought of doing it again. My first contact was Agro (we had dinner on Monday night just after the AMVIV weekend had ended) and I ran it by him as to whether or not SCMC would be interested in taking the reigns. However, later that week, after much rest, I realized I did have the energy and the desire to organize 2005 and informed Agro that I could do it.

Everything has been going well and then my life changed. This change is not going to allow me to organize it for next year and I knew I had to pass along the chore of organizing 2005 to someone else. Don't worry, this life change isn't health or family related. All is OK. Just certain situations have precluded me from being the lead organizer.

I must say I am so very happy to know Agro & Donovan are in the lead. All, please thank them and also, if you can, offer them any assistance in planning the event.

p.s. I'll be sending out an email to all on my AMVIV distribution list with a link to this thread.

 

YEEHAA! Way to go SinCityMINIs!! I'm glad you local folks'll be receiving the torch. I'm gonna be there!


BCNU,
Rob in Dago