EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

Hello Everyone, We've just recently learned this breaking news.

The National Capital Regional Group of the Early Ford V8 Club of America is delighted to be able to announce that they have been selected to host the 2016 Eastern National Meet.

The dates are Monday August 8th through Thursday August 11th, 2016.


The location is Gettysburg, PA. I'm not over-selling it when I say that this is a world-class destination that offers a staggering number of family-friendly entertainment and educational opportunities, without Washington DC, or New York City type prices.

The meet theme is: "Come back for some fun, with the Ford forty-one." It is the 75th anniversary for the 1941 model year.

While the ENM will be held at the same venue as the 2014 meet, plans will include a new schedule of events and tours to enhance some of the favorites and standards.

Organizers also managed to negotiate a LOWER HOTEL RATE than in 2014, and they've LOWERED EARLY VEHICLE REGISTRATION TO $75! When was the last time you heard of the price going down on something? (EDIT TO CLARIFY: Early Registration is scheduled to close on October 31, 2015.)

Expect the Meet to bring back popular activities like the Ice Cream Social with Entertainment, and Movie Night. But it will also be having all-new Garage, Bus, and Driving tours.

If you were lucky enough to come in 2014, I'll bet you left town saying things like "I wish I'd had time to see _____" and, "That was a lot of fun, but I missed _____." We hope you'll want to come back and make some new cherished memories with your flathead friends.

If you missed it in 2014, now's your chance to see what everyone keeps talking about.

We invite everyone to enter their modified Steel-Bodied Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles in our Display Class which will feature awards. (EDIT TO ADD: Alternative drivetrains allowed.) (EDIT: See post #4 below for more information on the Display class vehicles.) (See post #11 below for more info.)

This news is so fresh, the meet organizers are still pulling together details, but they wanted everyone to know so y'all can set your plans. If I edit this post, I'll note what the changes are, so be sure to check this original post occasionally.

The host hotel is the Wyndham Gettysburg, with the Courtyard Gettysburg right next door. The venue features trailer parking with night patrols, restaurants, a brew-pub, movie theater featuring first-run movies, and plenty of paved space for our clan-gathering. There's a free shuttle from the hotels to downtown and attractions along the way.

The Concourse and Swap Meet are open to the public, and if you can't come to the Concourse, then a drive through the hotel parking lot any time during the Meet is just like going to a car show! Official Meet Events are limited to registered attendees and guests. Some events require a payment to attend.

Please mark your calendar now and plan to join us for some unforgettable fun! Thank you!

-Members of National Capital Regional Group #36

7/24/2015 ADDING MEET WEBSITE: http://clubs.hemmings.com/nationalca...al%20Meet.html

7/24/2015 Also adding an attachment for the complete meet documents in one package, 15 pages.

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Some memories from 2014

https://www.facebook.com/ncr36

Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

JEFF,
THANK YOU !!!!!!!!
Charlie ny

Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

We invite everyone to enter their modified Steel-Bodied Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles in our Display Class which will feature awards. (EDIT TO ADD: Alternative drivetrains allowed.)

SOME CLARIFICATION HERE!

WHILE WE WILL OFFER A DISPLAY CLASS AT THE ENM 2016 IN GETTYSBURG, EVERYONE NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THAT IF AWARDS ARE GIVEN IN THIS CLASS, THEY WILL HAVE NO NATIONAL V8 CLUB RECOGNITION ON THE AWARD AND THE AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN AT A DIFFERENT TIME DURING THE MEET. IN 2014, THE DISPLAY AWARDS WERE GIVEN OUT AT THE ICE CREAM PARTY. IT'S LIKE HAVING TWO SHOWS IN ONE LOCATION AT THE SAME TIME.

THESE ENTRY'S WILL NOT BE PARKED AMONG THE OTHER CLASSES.

Cecil E Polan
President, RG 36


There will be a special one day registration available for display class vehicles only and membership in the EFV8 club is required. Awards for this class will be Regional Group awards as opposed to National awards given to Touring and Touring A Class vehicles.

N Heathcote
Co chair

Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

Great news! I was fortunate to attend last year in June. Hopefully it won't be too hot in August.

Phil

Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

If I can scrap up the money I am coming. We going to Hooter's.:confused:

Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

Phil, Phil, Phil,

You live in Chambersburg. That's the same climate as Gettysburg.

The honest chances are that there will be some "warm" weather in August.

After Charlotte 2009, I got myself some products like these from Cool Downz. A gel-bead filled bandana that after soaking in water, cools because of the evaporation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofn5LZaJvYE

Get a couple...

Another thing is that the meet is held yards from the air-conditioned hotels, so it should be easy to duck inside for some relief.

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The canopy tent, with tables and chairs, that was set up on the concourse at the raceway was a great relief for everyone from the sun and heat, not to mention a seemingly infinite supply of bottled water on ice. Maybe we can arrange for someting like that at the next Gettysburg meet.

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Just like we went in NC, RIGHT???

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-Redeck, You changed avatars a'gin! Love me some trucks!

No entertainment like that in this town.

We will set up a time for 'Barners to meet and greet.

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Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

Good news for Cecil and Redneck..... Google is your friend.... I found a Hooters Restaurant located in Mechanicsburg, PA, not that far north of Gettysburg on Rt.15 :D

ps...take plenty of pictures while you are there for those who are not allowed to go to those types of establishments ;)

Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

Hi Everyone, I made some changes to the original post.

I added a link to the complete information package including all forms and details.

http://clubs.hemmings.com/nationalcapitalregion/images/2016%20ENM%20Complete%20Registration%20Package%200 1292016.pdf

I also added a link to the National Capital Regional Group Website page about the meet.

http://clubs.hemmings.com/nationalca...al%20Meet.html

The tours have been picked, raffle items being advertised, the host hotel is taking reservations, etc.

Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

Jeff,

In my mind, I'm already there.

Ken

Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

Hi Ken, in my mind I can already imagine both of us being there :D

Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

Ken, I was near you on Thurs. I dropped off some Chinese passengers at O'Hare and Midway.

Cecil

Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

Back to the top...

It's gonna be a fun time playing with old FoMoCo products!

Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

If your not a member and want to attend can you?

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You can attend the concourse as it is open to the public. To attend any other functions at the meet require a membership and the registration fee.
Just curious why you would not want to be a member? The membership gives you the V-8 Times magazine and it's worth the price of admission. You don't need to go to meetings or be actively involved, just wait for the mailman to show up with the V-8 Times.
I encourage you to attend the concourse and you might "get the bug" to join. You'll see its a family oriented function with a bunch of great people who have the same passion, old Ford V-8's.

Re: EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016
 

TJ I was a member when I had my 36, there were no activities near me at the time. Thanks though, for the information.