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| Dennis (Bighead)
Junior Member Username: Bighead Post Number: 192 Registered: 2-2003 |
So, wondering if there are enough Ferrari events in New England?  _____________________ -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Liu Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 1:22 PM Subject: Ferrari Club of America/New England Region - NEW and updated events! Ferrari Club of America - New England Region Calendar update, NEW EVENTS, Revised dates and reminders! http://www.fca-newengland.org/events-coming.html Weekend events: 1. MAINE WEEKEND getaway - this upcoming weekend! 2. VERMONT WEEKEND - October 3-5; RESERVE ROOMS NOW for the Vermont Ferrari Festival, Vergennes, VT. 3. CONNECTICUT WEEKEND - Nov 7-9 [REVISED DATE!] � Casino getaway and ANNUAL MEETING dinner; Central CT Sunday drives: 4. Sunday, August 17, [NEW] DREAM RIDE - 2 hour tour through NW CT to benefit Special Olympics; Farmington CT 5. Sunday, September 14, Garage Tour & GP viewing, Lake Winnipesaukee, NH 6. Sunday, September 21 [NEW] Polo match - Ferrari Cup at the Myopia Hunt Club, Hamilton, MA 7. Sunday, September 28, Brunch, drive and United States Grand Prix viewing Track event: 8. Watkins Glen Labor Day track event, organized by the FCA / Empire State Region * * * * * [DETAILS FOR ALL EVENTS FOLLOW THIS LETTER] Greetings from your board in the middle of this hot and muggy summer! WOW, we have a busy few months ahead of us! First off, THIS UPCOMING WEEKEND is the Second annual FCA/New England Region summer weekend ramble on the coast of Maine. Based at the Spruce Point Inn, with scenic coastal drives, great meals, shopping, and tall tales. A couple of spaces may still be available; please contact Glenn Farrell, Maine Chapter President, 207-363-8053 or [email protected]. http://www.fca-newengland.org/2003-ME-wknd.html Our next weekend event is the 8th annual Vermont Ferrari Festival, headquartered at the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes, VT. YOU MUST MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS BY AUGUST 31!!! See the letter from Todd Lockwood, our VT Chap. President, right at the bottom of this email for all the details on this weekend getaway. And to finish off our year, we'll be spending a weekend in Connecticut in November doing the complete James Bond thing - fast cars, baccarat, gourmet meals, cigars and fine scotch. We are combining this weekend event with our Annual Meeting dinner too, so there is another excuse to come play! Have you been driving your car enough? If not, please join us for three weekends in a row in September, starting with a tour of the grounds of the Bill Jennings collection - oh, that sounds too formal; come up to Lake Winnipesaukee for a scenic drive, good grub, and a chance to clamber around all-around-nice-guy Bill's nifty cars and other toys. The following weekend WILL be just a touch more formal; it's the Ferrari Cup at Myopia Polo in Hamilton, MA, sponsored by Ferrari & Maserati of New England. "The Polo Club�s lush fields and tall evergreens are evidence of the long tradition of the sport. The first match was played here in 1888 on the oldest existing polo field in the United States. This is the 115th season of Myopia Polo, 1888-2003, and will offer spectators some of the finest competitive polo in the country." For a vicarious celebration of the last September visit to the hallowed grounds of Indianapolis by the spectacle that is Formula One, we'll be taking a fast drive through Central Mass and ending at Ferrari and Maserati of New England for brunch, a tech session and the viewing of the United States Grand Prix. And if you can't wait until September, ALTHOUGH THIS IS *NOT* an official FCA event, this coming Sunday is the Dream Ride in Farmington, CT, organized by IGA Hometown Dreams, which was a major sponsor of our Hartford Concorso Ferrari. This is a great opportunity to take a police-escorted charity ride through the beautiful NW Connecticut countryside to raise money for Special Olympics Connecticut. For those of you who haven't been to Lime Rock this season, sad to say, you REALLY missed out. Many members had a grand old time at the Ferrari Challenge Reunion weekend, whether it was just spectating at the 360 and Historic Challenge races or driving on the track during the sport and touring sessions. And just a few weeks later was the annual August Lime Rock track event, ably organized as always by our comrades in the Empire State Region. So don't miss out on the next track event, the Watkins Glen International Labor Day weekend funfest! See your Ferrari News Bulletin or contact Bob Coates, registrar, for more details. If you're coming out to just observe and hang out, you need to have your name on the list for gate entry or else you will NOT be able to get in! That's it for now. Hope to see you at an event soon! vty, --Dennis ============================================== Sunday, August 17, 2003 - DREAM RIDE to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut, starting at the Farmington Club, 162 Town Farm Road, Farmington, CT 06032 http://www.hometowndreams.org/i_dreamride.htm ALTHOUGH THIS IS *NOT* an official FCA event, it promises to be huge and hugely exciting. Dream Ride is one of the major events conducted by IGA Hometown Dreams, which was a major sponsor of our Hartford Concorso Ferrari. This is a great opportunity to take a police-escorted charity ride through the beautiful NW Connecticut countryside to raise money for a fantastic charity. "Dream Ride is more than a charity ride for cars and motorcycles. It�s a gathering of people interested in comradery, helping out good causes and having a great time! This year�s ride benefits Special Olympics Connecticut. Adam J. Bozzuto, founder of Bozzuto�s Inc., had a dream to build a facility in Connecticut where underprivileged and special children could thrive and experience joy from the opportunities that the facility could provide. Through your participation in Dream Ride we�ll be that much closer to making dreams come true." 9:00am Registration w/ Continental Breakfast; 11:00am Departure Time; 1:00pm Return Time; 1:00-5:00pm Party, Prizes, & Live Band! Lunch: Steak, Chicken, Ice Cream & More! Donations: All riders must contribute a minimum of $20 and passengers $10; Proceeds benefit SOCT For more information contact: Sean Harris, 203.250.5392, [email protected] ======================== September 14 - Sunday drive, GP viewing, luncheon and a tour of the garage(s) of Bill Jennings, noted Ferrari collector and racer, on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. This is a rare opportunity to see a collection of classic and modern machinery, including a 250 GT PF Cabriolet, 360 GT, 333 SP, F50 and more! We'll also be watching the GP of Italy on tape-delay while enjoying our catered lunch. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Contact Christian Scott, NH Chapter President, at 603-887-7594 or [email protected], or Dennis Liu, Mass. Chapter President. September 21 - POLO! Ferrari Cup polo match at Myopia Polo, Hamilton, MA. This new event will include a Sunday drive, Ipswich fried clams at Woodman's, and an opportunity to spectate on the oldest existing polo field in the US. Free admission to FCA members! Contact Dennis Liu, Mass. Chapter President September 28 - Sunday Brunch, drive and United States Grand Prix viewing! We'll be meeting early for a leisurely Sunday morning drive, concluding at Ferrari of New England, 1203 Washington Street, West Newton, MA 02465, for brunch and a viewing of the USGP. Contact Dennis Liu, Massachusetts Chapter President October 3-5 � The Vermont Ferrari Festival, Vergennes, VT. The FCA/New England Region's annual fall weekend ramble will be held once again at the Basin Harbor Club and includes cocktail parties, driving tours, a boat ride on Lake Champlain and meals. Todd Lockwood, Vermont chapter president, at [email protected] or (802) 658-1270 x201 Nov 7-9 [REVISED DATE!] � Casino weekend! A fun-filled weekend of driving, dining and a little gaming, in bucolic central Connecticut. Please contact Peter Lombardo at (860) 646-5454 or [email protected], or Bob LaRosa, Regional Secretary, at (203) 235-1770 or [email protected]. ======================== VERMONT FERRARI FESTIVAL -- OCTOBER 3-5 It�s time once again for the Vermont Ferrari Festival at Basin Harbor Club. This is the eighth year of our fall Ferrari gathering. For those new to this event, it�s a low key, fun weekend of driving, eating and enjoying the fall color. Guests from outside the area will stay in lakeside cabins at Basin Harbor Club -- a classic summer resort on beautiful Lake Champlain. Participants will arrive at the Basin Harbor Club on Friday afternoon, October 3rd. Casual dining is available Friday evening at The Red Mill Cafe on the Basin Harbor property. Saturday morning we will assemble for a drive to a luncheon about ninety minutes away in Stowe. This drive will include some of the area�s most Ferrari-friendly roads -- including the famous Route 17. We�ll be back in time for more afternoon activities at Basin Harbor. A Ferrari Club banquet is planned for Saturday evening. Sunday morning we�ll drive to a classic French cafe for brunch, then we�ll head back home. Again, some great roads are sampled on this drive also, so don�t miss Sunday! Reservation Instructions 1. Place your reservation by August 31 at Basin Harbor or Strong House Inn: Ask for reservations and mention that you are with the Ferrari Club. Arrival: Friday afternoon, October 3th. Departure: Sunday, October 5th. *** Basin Harbor Club 1-800-622-4000 Basin Harbor has given us special rates. Hotel Room $170/ night, Studio: $230/night, or 1-Bedroom Cottage: $260/night. Basin Harbor will serve as our base of operations. Special Ferrari parking will be provided. Basin Harbor Club is located in Vergennes, about 40 minutes south of Burlington via Routes 7 & 22A. *** The Strong House Inn, Vergennes 1-802-877-3337 $125-$305/night. This beautiful inn is located ten minutes down the road from Basin Harbor, just south of the village of Vergennes. Please note, your hotel reservation MUST be placed by August 31! After that date, the hotel will release our unused rooms. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 2. Print this email and fill in the Registration Form below. We will send you a complete schedule, directions, etc. two weeks prior to the event. Questions? Call Todd Lockwood at 802-658-1270, Ext 200, or [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------- REGISTRATION FORM 8th Annual Vermont Ferrari Festival Friday-Sunday, October 3-5 If you plan to attend, even just for the day, please fill in this form and mail it with your check to the address below. Hotel: Basin Harbor Club ( ) Strong House ( ) None ( ) Arrival Date _____________ Number in party _____ Name(s) _____________________________________________ Street _____________________________________________ City, State Zip _____________________________________ Daytime Telephone ___________________________ Email Address ____________________________ Car Year & Model _________________________ Car Entry Fee: $25 $ ___________ Number of Sat lunch seats ($25/each*) $ ___________ Number of Sat banquet seats ($55/each*) $ ___________ Number of Sun brunch seats ($30/each*) $ ___________ Total Enclosed $ ___________ *includes tax & gratuity Please make your check payable to: FCA/NER and mail it with this form to: Todd Lockwood Scudi 19 Marble Ave Burlington, VT 05401 |