Steve Filak Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 OK, we know that '07 will be in SoCal, and we also know that the official announcement about the 2008 convention won't be made until this year's convention, but I'm curious: does anyone have any information on what chapters may have put in a bid for the '08 convention? I know that, provided all is in alignment with the universe, the rotation for '08 should put the convention back east again. However, if I remember my IPMS rules correctly, if an Eastern chapter doesn't put in a bid, the field is once again wide open. Just curious if anyone has any info. Also, if this question can't be answered in public at this point, I completely understand. Just curious...and hopeful that it might be a bit closer. I missed out on Virginia Beach a couple of years back, and I still kick myself, as I could have driven to that one with a van full of completed models. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recon Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I have heard a group in Florida and a group in Virginia. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Filak Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 Either one sounds good to me.....thanks for the info, Mike! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet78 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Rumor I heard was Orlando was thnking about bidding but thats it. And yes I do believe it goes out to anyone to bid on if no one in the specific region wants it like what happened in the west a few years ago. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GEH737 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I can't speak for anyone on an official basis, but a number of people and groups that made up the team for the 1999 Nationals in Orlando is considering making a bid for 2008 if things fall into place Hitch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackthe109nut Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I'd love to see one or more of the Michigan groups bid. We've got some good venues here, plus attractions (Kalamazoo Air Zoo, Selfridge ANG base and museum, Gilmore and RE Olds car museums, etc.). Could make for a good time! Jack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I've said it before and I'll say it again..... TORONTO in 2008!!!!!!! :) Highest ratio of ARCers within a 100km radius (with the possible exception of Calgary Alberta) Real beer. Lower dollar (='s more models) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recon Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Orlando and Virginia Beach in 2008. recon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve N Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 (edited) I'd love to see one or more of the Michigan groups bid. Heck, we're lucky to get enough people to volunteer to be club officers (I've rotated offices since our club was founded in '97.) If we didn't have the Air Zoo providing a contest venue, we wouldn't be able to afford to put on a contest at all. Steve Nelson President, IPMS Kalamazoo Edited June 2, 2006 by Steve N Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazydon Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Heck, we're lucky to get enough people to volunteer to be club officers (I've rotated offices since our club was founded in '97.) If we didn't have the Air Zoo providing a contest venue, we wouldn't be able to afford to put on a contest at all. Steve Nelson President, IPMS Kalamazoo I still think Indy should host 08...lets start a rumor I'll be hiding in a undisclosed location now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recon Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Kelly: How many individuals have signed up so far for this years contest? Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelsntoys Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I wish I could go this year.....too far for my budget. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 "Indy in '08"...sorta has a nice ring to it. OK...rumor officially started..... Just realized that since our son is stationed at Pendleton, the odds of me attending nats '07 is looking VERY good! YAHOO! Good to go, Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithery Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I've said it before and I'll say it again.....TORONTO in 2008!!!!!!! Highest ratio of ARCers within a 100km radius (with the possible exception of Calgary Alberta) Real beer. Lower dollar (='s more models) Might be a problem to host the US Nationals in a non-US city, but between you and me, I agree with you 100%. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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