2011 Doofapalooza location selection process

[MegaGlide]

In January '10, we will open a thread for suggested locations to hold the 6th Annual Doofapalooza in June '11. If you make a suggestion in that thread, the following needs to have already been researched and vouched for by you. Any current, active member in good standing may suggest a location that meets all of the following criteria.

This thread was started now in order to give those with suggestions on a different location ample time to do their homework.

1. Central location in the United States - Check the mileage from Bridgeport, CA; Niceville, FL, New York, NY and Ontario, Canada. The national event will continue to be in a central location so that the maximum number of members have the chance to attend. We will have numerous regional events for those that do not wish to (or are unable to) attend the national meet.

2. Accommodations - This is both critical and mandatory:
The host hotel must be motorcycle friendly and in good repair along with providing a rate that is not cost prohibitive to the membership. (Motorcycle friendly means a place where we will not be chastised for motorcycles running after 10:00 p.m. or before 9:00 a.m. and we do not have to be quietly on our way to our rooms before 11:00 p.m. in order not to disturb the other guests.)

The hotel must have a minimum of 40 available rooms, with additional rooms available at a nearby hotel within easy, drunken walking distance (preferably within one block). Ideally, the proposed host hotel would be willing to secure rooms in the overflow hotel when/if we reach capacity. (Remember the CMI vs RR fun.)

Will also need to have a pool and WiFi with preference given to places that can provide us a common area to hang out (preferably someplace other than the parking lot). The hotel needs to understand that we will be outside talking and drinking until 2:00 a.m, and not have an issue with that.

There needs to be a variety of restaurants in the area to suit as many individual tastes and budgets as possible.

After you have personally visited the location and can vouch for its suitability, you will need to obtain the name and contact phone number of the manager/owner so we may contact them to make arrangements (should the location be chosen) and discuss any concerns we may have. The suitability of the location is very important, and this responsibility should not be taken lightly.

3. Must have well rated roads for motorcycles - There are websites related to biker recommended roads in all of the states, check them out and let us know what you find.

4. Only members who attended the 2009, or who are attending the 2010 national event will be able to vote for the 2011 location. - After the list of proposed locations for '11 is accepted, it will be put to a vote for the attendees of the event in June '10 (A procedure will be forthcoming to allow the 2009 attendees to vote as well). If you want to have a say in the determination of the '11 location that will be your chance.

The thread will be moderated, and will exist for the sole purpose of nominating new locations that meet the above criteria.

[Berserker]

Originally Posted by MegaGlide;7623714. [B

Only members who attended the 2009, or who are attending the 2010 national event will be able to vote for the 2011 location.[/B] - After the list of proposed locations for '11 is accepted, it will be put to a vote for the attendees of the event in June '10 (A procedure will be forthcoming to allow the 2009 attendees to vote as well). If you want to have a say in the determination of the '11 location that will be your chance.

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So Polarbear may not be able to vote, if he is not well enough to attend in 2010? Personally I think if you have attended any national meet you should get to vote. Possibly regional, if you traveled a great distance, just for the meet. TBD.

I disagree with limiting it to 2009 and 2010, but its your site.

[MegaGlide]

Too many variables would be introduced into the equation if we go back farther than 2009. I'll just leave it at that.
We may make it the prior 3 years for the 2012 vote, but that's a ways off.

[stoney]

Originally Posted by MegaGlide

1. Central location in the United States - Check the mileage from Bridgeport, CA; Niceville, FL, New York, NY and Ontario, Canada. The national event will continue to be in a central location so that the maximum number of members have the chance to attend. We will have numerous regional events for those that do not wish to (or are unable to) attend the national meet.

As much as I appreciate being included in this equation, I am the only active member from Canada, and don't feel that it's fair to the large number of U.S. members that may have to travel an extra distance due to Ontario being a reference point. I would humbly suggest that you pick a northerly U.S. reference point instead. Then, just let me know where it will be next time, and I'll be there.

[griffin]

memphis ....just sayin

[ms_tapestry]

Originally Posted by stoney61

As much as I appreciate being included in this equation, I am the only active member from Canada, and don't feel that it's fair to the large number of U.S. members that may have to travel an extra distance due to Ontario being a reference point. I would humbly suggest that you pick a northerly U.S. reference point instead. Then, just let me know where it will be next time, and I'll be there.

You are our first international Doofapalooza attendee and as such, I think your location should be included in the equation.

[ms_tapestry]

Originally Posted by griffin

memphis ....just sayin

Do the work, sir.

[MegaGlide]

Originally Posted by stoney61

As much as I appreciate being included in this equation, I am the only active member from Canada, and don't feel that it's fair to the large number of U.S. members that may have to travel an extra distance due to Ontario being a reference point. I would humbly suggest that you pick a northerly U.S. reference point instead. Then, just let me know where it will be next time, and I'll be there.

We're using the farthest flung attendees from the previous year. Only had one each from CA and FL, and we're using them as well.

[griffin]

Originally Posted by ms_tapestry

Do the work, sir.

am I to take it you agree ?

[Berserker]

I've been through Canada on bike twice, we're placing a little much emphis on it being international. Ontario is right across from MI.

But lets use the farthest points we can to restrict it as much as possible.

A nice regional ride would be around Lake Superior, get 3-4 people would be good time.

[Big Tom]

is hard to do while

[ms_tapestry]

Originally Posted by griffin

am I to take it you agree ?

I have one vote just like everyone else on the forum. No location will be considered unless the information outlined above is provided.

[Berserker]

I am sure we can make it restrictive enough, to get the vote we want.

[Dinero]

I'm thinking the guidelines have been posted and that should be that.

Anybody that wants new rules for baseball should build their own stadium.

[stoney]

Originally Posted by Berserker

I am sure we can make it restrictive enough, to get the vote we want.

Hey 'zerk, why not give the process a chance before ya rip it to hell.....