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Title: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: dsags on October 09, 2016, 06:16:10 PM
It's VERY early for this, but it seems that the host hotel - the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel - is already filling up. So, if you want to stay at the host hotel you might want to hurry.

The meet will be July 5 - 8, 2017. See http://www.buickclub.org/2017-bca-national-meet/ (http://www.buickclub.org/2017-bca-national-meet/)

Dan
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on October 09, 2016, 08:58:26 PM
Thanks Dan, gotta get on that.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: BuickGS65 on October 10, 2016, 11:20:48 AM
I will be attending the event!
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on October 10, 2016, 12:01:21 PM
I will be attending the event!

No way. With car?

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: cwmcobra on October 10, 2016, 01:02:08 PM
Reservations made.  Now to finish a car......

Chuck
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: gssizzler on October 10, 2016, 01:19:27 PM
I'm only 50 miles or less away I think, so it will be the first national that I can attend and sleep in my own bed! Hope to get to see the 65 GS gang ! :rocker: maybe do a picnic or something?
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: vinnie on October 10, 2016, 04:01:28 PM
Have the reservations made at the Sheraton. As we talked at the Northwest Ohio gathering, we need to set up a 65GS. meeting at the nationals.

Jon, I grew up in Southern Wisconsin, where are you located.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on October 10, 2016, 07:57:44 PM
Reservations made for the Sheraton.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on October 10, 2016, 08:31:26 PM
Have the reservations made at the Sheraton. As we talked at the Northwest Ohio gathering, we need to set up a 65GS. meeting at the nationals.

Jon, I grew up in Southern Wisconsin, where are you located.

The BCA will provide a room and time slot for us and it will be on their schedule of events. 

In the past we have also gotten together for lunches and dinners as a group at regionals and nationals.  Makes for a great time to meet and get to know one another.

 Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Starc Traxler on October 10, 2016, 11:37:51 PM
I will be be there also since I am only 60 miles away
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Rollaround on October 11, 2016, 06:30:40 AM
Reservations made for the Sheraton also.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on October 11, 2016, 07:39:30 AM
I will be attending the event!

Bringing parking light and reverse light lenses to sell? 

  Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: mdkd on October 11, 2016, 11:03:43 AM
All

I have reservations at the Sheraton Brookfield for evening Tuesday July 4 through to morning Sunday July 9th.

I may not arrive as early as July 4th but they allow cancellation up to the day before.

((If you need cancellation make sure you read their rules))

I always leave the morning after the Awards Banquet so I have time for Air Flights and or Drive Home.

And so it begins.

Milton Dale (MDKD)
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: nut465gs on October 11, 2016, 01:32:01 PM
Reservations  have been made at the Sheraton Hotel. I will be driving the convertible from Kansas City. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. 

John Egel
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: BuickGS65 on October 11, 2016, 05:28:22 PM
I will be attending the event!

No way. With car?

Mark

Just me - But looking forward finally meeting in person! Also will be great to catch up with Mr. John E!
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on October 11, 2016, 05:31:38 PM
Reservations  have been made at the Sheraton Hotel. I will be driving the convertible from Kansas City. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. 

John Egel

Silver or red?
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: dsags on October 11, 2016, 06:35:58 PM
Reservations  have been made at the Sheraton Hotel. I will be driving the convertible from Kansas City. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. 

John Egel

Silver or red?

Silver AND red ?
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on October 11, 2016, 06:55:51 PM
Booked our room.

 Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: 35chevcoupe on October 11, 2016, 09:32:44 PM
Never been to one of these and just wondering what the schedule of events is . Trying to decide if I should just go a couple days or stay for the whole thing .
At this point I really don,t think my car will be done,  but still going to attempt to get it done .

Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: cwmcobra on October 11, 2016, 09:41:19 PM
John, see the attachment to Loren's post here:  http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=3090.msg20862;topicseen#msg20862 (http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=3090.msg20862;topicseen#msg20862)

Chuck
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: 35chevcoupe on October 11, 2016, 09:50:54 PM
Thanks Chuck ,
Don't know how I missed that .
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on October 11, 2016, 10:00:58 PM
John,

You're going. You'll want to be there at least Thurs/Fri/Sat. It goes by very fast.
Make your reservations!

BCA Nats won't be this close to home again for years. 2018 is Denver I believe, and 2019 possibly Mass.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on October 11, 2016, 10:15:18 PM
For those who haven't been in that area, both the HD and EAA museums are well worth it (my opinion).
There is also a lighthouse you can climb near lake MI, and a trip to the Miller Brewery for a tour isn't bad either.
Miller Park isn't far either if they are in playing in town.

Oh yea, meeting (party  :occasion16:) at Tony Solazzo's too.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on October 11, 2016, 10:16:30 PM
Schedule of events for 2017 BCA Nationals

Tuesday July 4
          3:00-7:00 pm
          Registration pick-up at Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
Wednesday- Friday
          8:00- 5:00 pm
          Registration pick-up at Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
Wednesday July 5
          8:30-3:00 pm  EAA-The Spirit of Aviation Museum Tour
          8:30-4:00 pm  Harley Davidson Museum Tour and Miller Brewery Tour
          4:00- 10:00 pm Car Cruise to Waukesha, WI
Thursday July 6
          8:30-3:00 pm  EAA-The Spirit of Aviation Museum Tour
          8:30-4:00 pm  Harley Davidson Museum Tour and Miller Brewery Tour
Friday July 7
          8:30-3:00 pm  EAA-The Spirit of Aviation Museum Tour
          8:30-4:00 pm  Harley Davidson Museum Tour and Miller Brewery Tour
          6:00-10:00 pm Buick Heritage Alliance Gala
Saturday July 8
          7:00-10:00 am Registration pick-up open
          9:00-3:00 pm Judging of beautiful Buicks
          9:00-2:30 pm Milwaukee Art Museum Tour
          6:00-6:30 pm Social Time with Cash Bar
          6:30-10:00 pm 51st Annual BCA Banquet & Awards

  See the registration form below for costs :   

Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on October 11, 2016, 10:20:31 PM
Trying to see what Jay Robertson's status is for this.
Rob K and Bill L have made their reservations.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on October 11, 2016, 10:23:45 PM

Oh yea, meeting (party  :occasion16:) at Tony Solazzo's too.

Mark
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Need to get something started for details?

 Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on October 11, 2016, 10:27:38 PM
Loren,

I'll get in touch with Tony.
Oh, the package arrived today - thanks!!

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: GS66 on October 12, 2016, 07:02:32 AM
We're looking at the calendar to see if we can make it. We would probably stay at the Best Western in Pewaukee if we go, looks like it's only 4 miles away.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: gssizzler on October 12, 2016, 08:04:52 AM
Sounds like a Big group of us will be there! Great! looking forward to meeting everyone! :headbang:
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: dsags on October 12, 2016, 08:19:32 AM
We're looking at the calendar to see if we can make it. We would probably stay at the Best Western in Pewaukee if we go, looks like it's only 4 miles away.

Jim, the more the merrier at the Sheraton.  :occasion16:

Dan
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: nut465gs on October 12, 2016, 09:21:15 AM
Reservations  have been made at the Sheraton Hotel. I will be driving the convertible from Kansas City. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. 

John Egel

Silver or red?

The silver convertible has only logged about 70 miles since the restoration. I kinda want to keep it pristine. I'll probably drive the red convertible. I have put on close to 100,000 miles since I bought it in 1970. It has proven to be very dependable and a pleasure to drive long distances. John
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: GS66 on October 12, 2016, 05:24:26 PM
I know Dan, we'll see. The difference is $114/night Sheraton compared to $0/night Best Western.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: dsags on October 12, 2016, 06:41:38 PM
Oh. That's a big difference.

Dan
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: 35chevcoupe on October 12, 2016, 09:49:07 PM
I know Dan, we'll see. The difference is $114/night Sheraton compared to $0/night Best Western.
Hmmm    Jim , I think ill stay at Best western too .  lol

On a side note , how many spouses are going ?   My better would like to know .
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: cwmcobra on October 12, 2016, 09:54:48 PM
I know Dan, we'll see. The difference is $114/night Sheraton compared to $0/night Best Western.
On a side note , how many spouses are going ?   My better would like to know .

My wife is planning to attend.

Chuck
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on October 12, 2016, 09:56:02 PM
John,

Melissa is going, Brian Stone & Hollie and Rob K & Wendy.

Mar
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: 35chevcoupe on October 12, 2016, 10:09:06 PM
Thanks Mark .
Reservations made at the Sheraton .
Looks like I need to get my resto into high gear .
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: vinnie on October 13, 2016, 07:01:54 AM
My wife will be with me at the show
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on October 13, 2016, 07:54:10 AM
Roxy's bringing me.

  Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: 35chevcoupe on October 13, 2016, 08:26:52 AM
                  :overthetop:
Roxy's bringing me.

  Loren
Thats great Loren !!!!
She probably don,t let you out much huh .
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: dsags on October 13, 2016, 11:57:44 AM
Pat will be attending with me.

Dan
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on October 13, 2016, 12:26:12 PM
                  :overthetop:
Roxy's bringing me.

  Loren
Thats great Loren !!!!
She probably don,t let you out much huh .

It's all fun and games till I hit the end of my leash. lol

Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: GS66 on October 13, 2016, 05:02:03 PM
We're still not for sure but if we attend Cathy will be along.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: tsollazo on October 14, 2016, 11:18:35 AM
Hi All,

The Brookfield Sheraton is less than 10 mins from my house. I'd like to invite all of you in attendance to a get together at my house. Details to come but plan on it!!

A cul de sac full of 65's....priceless!

Tony
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on December 13, 2016, 11:09:51 PM
Read over on the BCA site that rooms at the Sheraton are full at the $114 rate, but they still have rooms available at $144.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: jvanamberg on December 14, 2016, 08:52:38 AM
My wife and I will be joining you all in Milwaukee. Coming with CWMCOBRA. We have reservations. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Commadore
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: RoxyJoy on April 03, 2017, 02:45:41 PM
I see they are offering the Art Museum tour ($50) on Saturday only - when we all want/need to be on the field for judging!  The museum is about 15 minutes down the freeway from the host hotel.  The first Thursday of the month admission is free, other days admission is $17 for adults.  Parking is $11 for 3-6 hours (sliding scale on how long you are there).  A group could carpool from the host hotel one of the days if there is interest.  Just a thought to throw out there.  :idea1:
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on May 27, 2017, 01:41:46 PM
Just a reminder, The registration deadline is June 23.  to avoid a late fee, the June 1 registration deadline is approaching fast,


Here is the complete schedule as it stands right now.

  Tuesday, July 4th

Swap Meet Setup Noon-5pm (indoor and outdoor) Sheraton hotel

  Wednesday, July 5th

Registration Open 8-5pm Sheraton Hotel Wisconsin Room 5

Swap Meet 8am-5pm (outdoor) Sheraton hotel parking lot

Swap Meet 8am-5pm (indoor) Sheraton hotel Wisconsin Rooms 1-4, 7

Photo lane open

Hospitality Open 9-5 Milwaukee Ballroom 2 

EAA-The Spirit of Aviation Museum Tour 8:30 - 3:00pm 

Harley Davidson Museum Tour and Miller Brewery Tour 8:30 - 4:00pm 

4:00 -10:00pm Car Cruise to Pewaukee, WI

5-6pm National Meet Committee Meeting Milwaukee ballroom 1


 Thursday, July 6th 


Registration Open 8-5pm Sheraton Hotel Wisconsin Room 5

Swap Meet 8am-5pm (outdoor) Sheraton hotel parking lot

Swap Meet 8am-5pm (indoor) Sheraton hotel Wisconsin Rooms 1-4, 7

Photo lane open

Hospitality Open 9-5 Milwaukee Ballroom 2

EAA-The Spirit of Aviation Museum Tour 8:30 - 3:00pm 

Harley Davidson Museum Tour and Miller Brewery Tour 8:30 - 4:00pm

5:00pm -??? Reatta Rendezvous (tentative-confirm w/Jim Finn and need departing)

3-4:30 pm PreWar Division 3-4:30 pm PreWar Division Meeting Milwaukee ballroom 1

4:30-6pm 65 Gran Sport Division Moorland 4

7-9 pm General Membership Meeting Milwaukee ballroom 1


  Friday, July 7th


Registration Open 8-5pm Sheraton Hotel Wisconsin Room 5

Swap Meet 8am-5pm (outdoor) Sheraton hotel parking lot

Swap Meet 8am-5pm (indoor) Sheraton hotel Wisconsin Rooms 1-4, 7

8am – Noon Board of Directors Meeting Milwaukee Ballroom 1

Hospitality Open 9-5 Milwaukee Ballroom 2 

EAA-The Spirit of Aviation Museum Tour 8:30 - 3:00pm

Harley Davidson Museum Tour and Miller Brewery Tour 8:30 - 4:00pm 

2-5 pm Judges Training in Milwaukee ballroom 1

3:00 pm  65Gran Sport Division BBQ Meat and Greet

5:30-6:30pm Modified Meeting Milwaukee ballroom 1

Photo lane open

6:00 -10:00pm Buick Heritage Alliance Gala Brookfield Ballroom


 Saturday, July 8th


Registration Open 7-10am Sheraton Hotel Wisconsin Room 5

7-8:30am Judging Breakfast  Brookfield Ballroom

Swap Meet 8am-Noon (indoor) Sheraton hotel Wisconsin rooms 1-4, 7

Swap Meet 8am-3pm (outdoor) Sheraton hotel parking lot

Photo lane open

Hospitality Open 9-2 Milwaukee Ballroom 2

3:00-4:00pm Reatta Meeting Moorland 4

3:30-4:30pm Heartland Region Meeting Moorland 7

9:00 - 3:00pm Judging of beautiful BUICKS

9:00 - 2:30pm Milwaukee Art Museum Tour

6:00 - 6:30pm Social Time with Cash Bar Brookfield Ballroom

6:30 - 10:00pm 51st Annual BCA Banquet & Awards Brookfield Ballroom






Looking forward to a great time!

  Loren

Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: vinnie on May 29, 2017, 09:55:31 AM
Loren, Thanks for the updated schedule of events. Hope everyone notes the 65Gs meeting on Thursday at 4:30pm. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Glenn
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on May 29, 2017, 10:07:48 AM
You're welcome Vinnie.    :thumbsup:

That meeting just kind of melded in , so I high lighted it.

 Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on May 29, 2017, 12:31:09 PM
If anyone is traveling through the Twin Cities the morning of July 5 on their way to Brookfield, please let me know.
Maybe we can get a small caravan together...

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on June 01, 2017, 09:57:32 PM
Bump
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: BuickGS65 on June 14, 2017, 12:53:31 PM
Schedule of events for 2017 BCA Nationals

Tuesday July 4
          3:00-7:00 pm
          Registration pick-up at Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
Wednesday- Friday
          8:00- 5:00 pm
          Registration pick-up at Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
Wednesday July 5
          8:30-3:00 pm  EAA-The Spirit of Aviation Museum Tour
          8:30-4:00 pm  Harley Davidson Museum Tour and Miller Brewery Tour
          4:00- 10:00 pm Car Cruise to Waukesha, WI
Thursday July 6
          8:30-3:00 pm  EAA-The Spirit of Aviation Museum Tour
          8:30-4:00 pm  Harley Davidson Museum Tour and Miller Brewery Tour
Friday July 7
          8:30-3:00 pm  EAA-The Spirit of Aviation Museum Tour
          8:30-4:00 pm  Harley Davidson Museum Tour and Miller Brewery Tour
          6:00-10:00 pm Buick Heritage Alliance Gala
Saturday July 8
          7:00-10:00 am Registration pick-up open
          9:00-3:00 pm Judging of beautiful Buicks
          9:00-2:30 pm Milwaukee Art Museum Tour
          6:00-6:30 pm Social Time with Cash Bar
          6:30-10:00 pm 51st Annual BCA Banquet & Awards

  See the registration form below for costs :   

Loren

This event is completely new to me - so sorry for all the questions.  I'm combining a work, family and Buick trip, so I'm trying to nail down my schedule. I can just show up day of and buy a ticket for the fairgrounds, right? There is 65GS.com meeting somewhere and a BBQ right?
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on June 14, 2017, 02:51:49 PM
Dan,

The 65GS meeting is at the host hotel on Thursday: 4:30-6pm 65 Gran Sport Division - Moorland 4
The BBQ at Tony's is on Friday, starts 3pm: 3:00 pm  65Gran Sport Division BBQ Meat and Greet - Tony Solazzo

If you're just a spectator, I don't think you need to buy anything. You can park and walk into the hotel lot where all the cars are.
You need to register beforehand if you'll be going to the banquet or doing any activity that requires $$$.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on June 14, 2017, 03:32:31 PM
Dan,

The 65GS meeting is at the host hotel on Thursday: 4:30-6pm 65 Gran Sport Division - Moorland 4
The BBQ at Tony's is on Friday, starts 3pm: 3:00 pm  65Gran Sport Division BBQ Meat and Greet - Tony Solazzo

If you're just a spectator, I don't think you need to buy anything. You can park and walk into the hotel lot where all the cars are.
You need to register beforehand if you'll be going to the banquet or doing any activity that requires $$$.

Mark

Mark is correct that there is no fee for spectators. 

 Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: BuickGS65 on June 19, 2017, 12:25:42 PM
Thanks for all the info.

Are there typically a lot of cars for sale at this event? I need to be prepared for any "impulse buys"  :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on June 28, 2017, 06:42:24 PM
Thanks for all the info.

Are there typically a lot of cars for sale at this event? I need to be prepared for any "impulse buys"  :icon_biggrin:

 I think most all cars are for sale. lol

One week to show time!  Drive safely, looking forward to seeing friends both old and new.

You don't need to be a Buick Club of America member to view the cars and maybe a good opportunity to meet some forum members.

  Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Rollaround on June 29, 2017, 06:28:59 PM
The weather forecast through 8 July looking pretty nice.  Mid 80's with lots of sun, dropping into the mid 60's in the evenings.  Maybe some Buicks under the stars time.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: 35chevcoupe on June 29, 2017, 09:30:35 PM
Yeah , was just checking the weather forecast . Looking pretty good .
Can,t wait for tuesday , time to hop in the Buick and GO .   
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on June 30, 2017, 03:29:27 PM
Rob K informed me earlier this week that he cannot make the BCA meet this year.
Work has got put the kibosh on his plans, unfortunately. So he has a room available at the host hotel if anyone needs one.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Robk on July 01, 2017, 04:40:51 PM
Feel free to let me know if anyone wants me to change the reservation to their name for this room at the host hotel.  Otherwise i will cancel the reservation Monday.  Sorry i wont be there with you all.

Rob
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: GS66 on July 06, 2017, 10:20:10 PM
Just made it to Sparta, see you folks tomorrow!
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: cwmcobra on July 06, 2017, 11:00:48 PM
Looking forward to it Jim!

Chuck
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 09, 2017, 09:35:08 PM
Hope all made it home safely. Great to see everyone and meet some of you for the first time.
Does anyone have an awards breakdown? There were quite a few among those on this forum.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: cwmcobra on July 09, 2017, 10:13:16 PM
Updated July 11, 2017

Glenn Vinz (vinnie), 1965 GS - New Senior Gold
Mark Ascher, 1965 GS - Senior Preservation
Milton Dale (mdkd), 1965 GS - Silver
Bill Lahner (65arcticfox), 1965 GS - Archival Preservation
Chuck Miller (cwmcobra), 1965 GS - Archival Preservation
Roger Sears, 1965 GS - Gold in mild modified class
Ted Nagel (wildcat65), 1970 GS Stage 1 - New Senior Gold
Bill Sangster (gs spoken here), 1987 Turbo-T - Elite Archival Preservation 
Starc Traxler, 1979 Century Turbo Coupe (1 of 61) - New Senior Gold
And new friends Steve and Kevin Smock from Olathe, KS - an award for Steve's 1964 Special Convertible

 :cheers2:

Chuck
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 09, 2017, 10:13:59 PM
A few pics. More to come in the next few days.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 09, 2017, 10:16:04 PM
More.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 09, 2017, 10:19:37 PM
More.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: mdkd on July 09, 2017, 10:56:48 PM
Chuck

I picked up a silver.

Milton
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: cwmcobra on July 10, 2017, 06:09:13 AM
Hi Milton,

Yeah, I was thinking this morning that you won an award also, but I couldn't remember which one -I was afraid my memory wasn't quite accurate.  Congratulations!  I've edited my post on awards to include you and your car.

As Pete Phillips noted, the 65GS group was very well represented at the meet.  Nice to hear him comment on how active our group is and encouraging others to check out our website!

Great to be with the group, and a great week to all!

 :cheers2:

Chuck 
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: vinnie on July 10, 2017, 06:52:39 AM
It was great to meet everyone and to put a face with a name. A nice selection of cars, good weather, what more could you ask for.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: 65arcticfox on July 10, 2017, 07:45:23 AM
We had a great time! was good to see friends, and meet new friends. Thanks to Tony and family of a great meal, and private car show. Thanks to Will Ascher for the photos, and running for those of us who can't run anymore.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: dsags on July 10, 2017, 09:08:14 AM
Was a great meet. Like everyone else has mentioned a BIG thank you to Tony for the barbecue and car show. Seeing friends again was very good plus getting to meet the wives was nice also.

Dan
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: RABABODS on July 10, 2017, 09:11:42 AM
Very nice to see everyone, learned a few things, saw old friends and met some new 65GS nuts [enthusiasts]. Thanks again to Tony and Sydney for the great picnic! Unforgettable!

Bob Bowen
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: 35chevcoupe on July 10, 2017, 10:01:30 AM
There was another really cool thing I seen this week , weekend , and it was,t even a car .  It prompted me to bring a couple of mine next year and that was Will Ascher Marks son .   Thanks Mark for bringing one of your kids and thank you Will for coming along .
We need to remember , if we don,t get some of the younger generation interested in the preservation of old cars ( be it stock , street rods  customs  what ever ) a lot of these automotive functions will cease to exist in the future .
It,s a great family event .
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: cwmcobra on July 10, 2017, 10:11:35 AM
Well said, John.  Will is a shining example of youth that we need to develop with the same kind of passion for classic cars that we have.  I'd like to add my thanks to Will for all he did during our time together. 

Will, you made us proud!

Chuck
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Starc Traxler on July 10, 2017, 12:20:44 PM
It was great to finally put a face with a name. I apologize for not bringing my 65GS instead I brought my 79 Century Turbo Coupe ( 1 of 61) for something different. It won a New Senior Gold! Looking forward to hanging out at future events.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Brian on July 10, 2017, 01:07:47 PM
Here is a pic of the whole crew out in the culde-sac at Tony's after the cookout:
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 10, 2017, 03:03:14 PM
From memory....

Glenn Vinz (vinnie) 1965 GS New Senior Gold
Bill Sangster (GS Spoken Here) (Year? GNX?) New Senior Gold
Mark Ascher 1965 GS Senior Preservation
Milton Dale (mdkd) 1965 GS Silver
Bill Lahner 1965 GS Archival Preservation
Chuck Miller (cwmcobra) 1965 GS Archival Preservation

And new friends Steve and Kevin Smock from Olathe, KS - an award for Steve's 1964 Special Convertible

John Egel accepted an award for Starc Traxler, 79 Century Turbo Coupe ( 1 of 61) New Senior Gold

Sorry if I have info wrong or neglected to include others.  The best I can do with my feeble memory!

 :cheers2:

Chuck

Roger Sears won a Gold award in the mild modified class.
Ted Nagel won a Gold New Senior for his 70 GS Stage 1 car.
Remembered those this morning.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: dsags on July 10, 2017, 03:08:41 PM
Bill Sangster won an Archival Elite for his 1987 Turbo Regal, not a New Senior Gold.

Dan
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: cwmcobra on July 10, 2017, 03:57:40 PM
Thanks for the updates.  I'll edit my post.

Chuck
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on July 10, 2017, 05:30:13 PM
Chuck

I picked up a silver.

Milton

Congratulations Milton!

 Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on July 10, 2017, 05:33:56 PM
It was great to meet everyone and to put a face with a name. A nice selection of cars, good weather, what more could you ask for.

A Senior Gold award and to not hyper - ventilate.  Congratulations Glenn!

 Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Loren At 65GS on July 10, 2017, 05:39:01 PM
There was another really cool thing I seen this week , weekend , and it was,t even a car .  It prompted me to bring a couple of mine next year and that was Will Ascher Marks son .   Thanks Mark for bringing one of your kids and thank you Will for coming along .
We need to remember , if we don,t get some of the younger generation interested in the preservation of old cars ( be it stock , street rods  customs  what ever ) a lot of these automotive functions will cease to exist in the future .
It,s a great family event .

Way too true! 

We use to bring our three along all the time.  They still enjoy the shows.

  Loren
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: GS66 on July 10, 2017, 06:58:27 PM
Yes, great to see Will there and he took good pictures. Congratulations to all the award winners!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: GS66 on July 10, 2017, 08:30:39 PM
There was another really cool thing I seen this week , weekend , and it was,t even a car .  It prompted me to bring a couple of mine next year and that was Will Ascher Marks son .   Thanks Mark for bringing one of your kids and thank you Will for coming along .
We need to remember , if we don,t get some of the younger generation interested in the preservation of old cars ( be it stock , street rods  customs  what ever ) a lot of these automotive functions will cease to exist in the future .
It,s a great family event .


Well stated John! We're taking the grandsons to the Night of Fire at Cedar Falls Raceway this weekend, annual event.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: vinnie on July 10, 2017, 09:31:11 PM
Thanks Loren, A special thanks to Roxy for keeping me calm as possible while waiting for the judges. As we all know we spend hours getting the car as ready as possible for the judging. At least I did in this case and wanted it over with. Also thanks to Dan A. for his help with the correct tires and wheels.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: gs spoken here on July 11, 2017, 11:55:53 AM
Thanks Loren, A special thanks to Roxy, Loren for pushing me to go to the nationals and Roxy for changing there room so I could have a cool place to sleep. I did bring my truck camper but it was kinda hot a few nights. Need to thank both of them for allowing me to trailer up and back with them. Great time and was shocked when I received the award. Elite Archival Preservation award for my 87 Turbo -T. Good time, good friends and made a lot of new friends. Thanks all.
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: cwmcobra on July 11, 2017, 12:26:19 PM
Award information has been updated in Reply #64 on Page 5.  Thanks for all the inputs and corrections!  Team 65GS did great!

 :cheers2:

Chuck
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Brian on July 11, 2017, 01:30:38 PM
It was great meeting you in person Chuck.  Thanks for brining your red convertible--it is an amazing car with lots of great history behind it.  I remember seeing the magazines it was in that you have on your display sign back when they were new! 
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: cwmcobra on July 11, 2017, 03:31:42 PM
It was great meeting you in person Chuck.  Thanks for brining your red convertible--it is an amazing car with lots of great history behind it.  I remember seeing the magazines it was in that you have on your display sign back when they were new!

Same here Brian.  Thanks for all the help and guidance you've provided along the way.  I feel like we've been friends for a long time, but now the relationship is sealed.  After all, you have the distinction of finding the elusive fan shroud for me!   :hello2:

Chuck
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: GS66 on July 11, 2017, 08:10:24 PM
It was great to see everyone and meet some of you for the first time. Oh, we received the highly coveted "Driven Award".  :occasion14: I will say you really appreciate the Buick quality when driving a 65 on a trip; they were engineering marvels back then!
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 12, 2017, 05:57:47 AM
Here is a pic from the 65 GS Division meeting on Thursday, 7/6/17.
Back row left to right: Glenn Vinz, Loren Alexander, Dan Habel, Dan Ankeny, Brian Stone, Bill Lahner
Front row left to right: Bill Sangster, Joel, Bob Bowden, Milton Dale, Mark Ascher, Chuck Miller

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 12, 2017, 06:06:24 AM
Thank you all for the kind remarks about Will. He really wasn't buying into the car culture until A. got his drivers license Feb 2017; B. we went to World of Wheels, March 2017. Something kicked in after that. He took a number of videos at the meet and he should be posting some of those today.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: cwmcobra on July 12, 2017, 06:11:19 AM
Here is a pic from the 65 GS Division meeting on Thursday, 7/6/17.
Back row left to right: Glenn Vinz, Loren Alexander, Dan Habel, Dan Ankeny, Brian Stone, Bill Lahner
Front row left to right: Bill Sangster, Joel, Bob Bowden, Milton Dale, Mark Ascher, Chuck Miller

Mark

Slight clarification....

Front row left to right: Bill Sangster, Joel Van Amberg, Bob Bowen, Milton Dale, Mark Ascher, Chuck Miller

Thanks Mark!

Chuck
Title: Re: 2017 BCA National Meet - Milwaukee, WI
Post by: GS66 on July 13, 2017, 09:18:30 PM
Fun time at Tony's party; fun time at the show seeing all the cars; fun time visiting with great people; and fun time driving to and from Milwaukee in a 65 GS!

https://i.imgur.com/fLVamCc.jpg

Not sure how to post pics anymore but here's a link.