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Title: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: Loren At 65GS on October 11, 2016, 08:35:34 PM
Attached is the info for the 2017 Buick Club National Meet in Brookfield WI.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: GS66 on October 11, 2016, 09:16:10 PM
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 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: Loren At 65GS on October 11, 2016, 10:30:00 PM
Hope you are able to make it, Jim.
Just a count in my head , I'm coming up with around 20 '65 Gran Sports showing up.

 Loren
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: 35chevcoupe on January 17, 2017, 09:31:15 PM
Loren , or anyone who has gone to these events before .  Is there any reason to get the registration form in early ?  and I would imagine that even if a person was,t bringing a car that you would still need to send in the form correct ?
I,ve never done one of these and am trying to get an idea of what to expect .
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: WkillGS on January 17, 2017, 10:24:04 PM

Just a count in my head , I'm coming up with around 20 '65 Gran Sports showing up.

 Loren

Wow, I'm kinda jealous.... at the 2016 meet in Allentown there were only 3!
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: Mark Ascher on January 17, 2017, 10:44:25 PM
Walt,

Doylestown PA to Brookfield, WI: 13 hrs, 20 min.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: Loren At 65GS on January 18, 2017, 08:32:39 AM
Loren , or anyone who has gone to these events before .  Is there any reason to get the registration form in early ?  and I would imagine that even if a person was,t bringing a car that you would still need to send in the form correct ?
I,ve never done one of these and am trying to get an idea of what to expect .

John and fellow Buick enthusiasts,

 There are a couple of reasons for early registration.  If you are interested in the tours, some fill up as time gets closer to the event. Another is, if you procrastinate about it,[ like I have done ] you forget to  and find yourself standing at the registration table embarrassed.

The Harley Davidson Museum / Miller Brewery tour is on my list.  Should be a great time, especially shared with friends new and old.

  Looking forward to seeing you all there!
  Loren
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: 35chevcoupe on January 18, 2017, 09:33:08 AM
Thanks Loren .
That will help me to make some desicions sooner than later .
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: Pete Phillips on January 18, 2017, 10:35:53 AM
Be advised that you can't show up on the days of the meet and register for it. They allowed on-site registrations for the Allentown event because there was no formal judging, but the Wisconsin meet will have formal 400-point judging. Trophies have to be ordered, judging teams assigned, awards banquet food orders turned in weeks before the event; also, it is $15 cheaper to register before June 1.
I understand that the host hotel is already full, but there are others nearby. Loren is correct that some of the tours fill up early, so that's another good reason to register soon.
Pete Phillips, BCA #7338
Leonard, Texas
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: BuickGS65 on April 26, 2017, 11:55:03 AM
My flights are BOOKED!

Question - If I'm just a spectator, do I need to purchase anything in advance?
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: Loren At 65GS on April 26, 2017, 03:23:46 PM
As a spectator, you can view the show cars and swap meet area. Without registering, you can NOT enter the hospitality room or attend other functions of the meet.

There is a Non-BCA Member at Large registration fee of $60 available.

  Loren
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8 Registrati
Post by: Loren At 65GS on April 26, 2017, 03:28:36 PM
Just wanted to post a reminder that the registration deadline is June 1.

If you are planning to attend, don't put it off.

 Loren
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: Mark Ascher on April 26, 2017, 04:20:50 PM
Would also need to register and pay for the Saturday banquet if you wanted to attend.
I assume you could that with the $60 fee Loren mentioned.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: Loren At 65GS on April 26, 2017, 07:39:25 PM
I think you are correct Mark.  I will ask Kristen at the BCA if she knows.

  Loren
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8
Post by: Loren At 65GS on April 26, 2017, 10:14:16 PM
I think you are correct Mark.  I will ask Kristen at the BCA if she knows.

I inquired with Kristen and we were correct about our interpretation. In short, "Member at Large" has member benefits for that particular event, without being a member of the BCA.
The drawback I see is if you want to attend more then one BCA event, it gets costly as a Member at Large.

  Loren