I'm disappointed that I had to learn that SAAC 48 is at Pitt Race July 13-15, 2023 from a Team Shelby Facebook page.
Not sure if I am going to be able to make it.
Quote from: jguyer on October 18, 2022, 08:20:13 AM
I'm disappointed that I had to learn that SAAC 48 is at Pitt Race July 13-15, 2023 from a Team Shelby Facebook page.
Not sure if I am going to be able to make it.
Posted here yesterday:
https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=20694.0
But yes, unlike previous national event notifications, nothing first sent to actual SAAC members. Was this an over-site, or intentional by the current SAAC board or it's computer administrator, sadly, we may never know.
Bill
Probably my TS post to my region's pages, but taken directly the aforementioned Post here on the SAAC Forums.
Does anyone know what the convention hotel was for SAAC 34 when the track was Beaver Run?? The reviews for the Ramada/Wyndham closest to the track aren't very good.....
Quote from: 5566 on October 18, 2022, 02:19:17 PM
Does anyone know what the convention hotel was for SAAC 34 when the track was Beaver Run?? The reviews for the Ramada/Wyndham closest to the track aren't very good.....
Is that place even still open? When I Googled it, it said Permanently Closed.
I once stayed at that Ramada, near the track when Instructing for another group.
Nicely put, IT WAS A DUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pittsburgh offers many off site camping spots - for free.
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/beaver-falls-pennsylvania/ramada-beaver-falls-pa/overview?CID=LC:RA::GGL:RIO:National:54268&iata=00093796
Looks like it's still open. 7 mins. from the track. Most Ramadas I've seen are pretty bad nowadays. Next closest hotels are in Monaca about a half hour South, assuming Super 8 and Microtel aren't in the mix. All three closest to the track are owned by Wyndham, like the convention hotel in Indy......
Quote from: 5566 on October 18, 2022, 10:40:06 PM
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/beaver-falls-pennsylvania/ramada-beaver-falls-pa/overview?CID=LC:RA::GGL:RIO:National:54268&iata=00093796
Looks like it's still open. 7 mins. from the track. Most Ramadas I've seen are pretty bad nowadays. Next closest hotels are in Monaca about a half hour South, assuming Super 8 and Microtel aren't in the mix. All three closest to the track are owned by Wyndham, like the convention hotel in Indy......
Thanks for the update. I stand corrected. The photos in the link look pretty decent, and you can't get much closer to the track! Eagerly awaiting updates on host hotel, etc.
Quote from: jguyer on October 18, 2022, 08:20:13 AM
I'm disappointed that I had to learn that SAAC 48 is at Pitt Race July 13-15, 2023 from a Team Shelby Facebook page.
Not sure if I am going to be able to make it.
It was posted here and on SAAC HQ Facebook.
Others, such as Team Shelby, repeated the news
Quote from: computerworks on October 19, 2022, 11:47:26 AM
Quote from: jguyer on October 18, 2022, 08:20:13 AM
I'm disappointed that I had to learn that SAAC 48 is at Pitt Race July 13-15, 2023 from a Team Shelby Facebook page.
Not sure if I am going to be able to make it.
It was posted here and on SAAC HQ Facebook.
Others, such as Team Shelby, repeated the news
Previous years, SAAC members were given a heads up email, usually a day or more in advance of a public release. It was a benefit to the paid members of the national group. Perhaps those in charge of such things just simply forgot this, or the board stepped in and said "no more". Personally, I'd like to know who was behind the change, but ever since retiring from my volunteer position(s), it appears there is a lack of civility and communication that occurred in the past.
Bill
We stayed at that Ramada hotel in 2019. One person from Mi had a very bad experience as they were T-boned crossing the road heading for the track by a dump truck on Saturday morning. From my recollection the room was good and not bad at all. Again, that was 2019 before the pandemic. Gary
Quote from: shelbymann1970 on October 19, 2022, 03:32:51 PM
We stayed at that Ramada hotel in 2019. One person from Mi had a very bad experience as they were T-boned crossing the road heading for the track by a dump truck on Saturday morning. From my recollection the room was good and not bad at all. Again, that was 2019 before the pandemic. Gary
Now that you mention Ramada, we recently stayed at a Hilton. When we went up to our room it smelled like wet dog. Went downstairs and found out that they where "pet friendly" so are we but we don't travel with our doggies.
Long story short they upgraded and moved us to another floor and room. But this being a convention more than likely it will be booked.
Check before you register "are you pet friendly" if so ask for a clean room or not
Good luck
Quote from: computerworks on October 19, 2022, 11:47:26 AM
Quote from: jguyer on October 18, 2022, 08:20:13 AM
I'm disappointed that I had to learn that SAAC 48 is at Pitt Race July 13-15, 2023 from a Team Shelby Facebook page.
Not sure if I am going to be able to make it.
It was posted here and on SAAC HQ Facebook.
Others, such as Team Shelby, repeated the news
+ 1
So it was posted here first and then some one transferred it to another site
Just look at the date / time it was posted on SAAC and compare to when it was posted elsewhere
Alright, alright, alright, had JC do a trace on this mystery and these are his findings:
1) Information posted on SAAC website first
2) Anthony Branda copied or print screened SAAC post and posted on his
FB account
3) Steve White transferred or shared Mr Brandas post unto Team Shelby
Great lakes region
As a late great friend of ours would say "we have no mysteries left as all mysteries have been resolved.
Hopefully we can all get a good night's sleep tonight.
Thank you
Quote from: 5566 on October 18, 2022, 02:19:17 PM
Does anyone know what the convention hotel was for SAAC 34 when the track was Beaver Run?? The reviews for the Ramada/Wyndham closest to the track aren't very good.....
SAAC-44 & -34 host hotel was the Double Tree while the BOSS Reunion was at the Pittsburgh Marriot North. Cranberry Township has tremendous selection of surrounding hotels one exit east or 24 minutes away (no tolls) from track.
Nuke GT-Great, thanks. Couldn't make it to SAAC 44 and forgot that was 2019. I was concerned it would be the Ramada. DoubleTree makes more sense and sounds better.
I travel a fair amount, and since Covid, even the mid-level places (Marriott, Radisson, etc.) aren't what they used to be. I never stayed at the Ramada in Beaver Falls, but the Ramada in State College was similar, 70s era with an indoor pool. They remodeled it, but it still declined. I'm not sure if it has been open since Covid.
Quote from: FL SAAC on October 19, 2022, 05:00:30 PM
Alright, alright, alright, had JC do a trace on this mystery and these are his findings:
1) Information posted on SAAC website first
2) Anthony Branda copied or print screened SAAC post and posted on his
FB account
3) Steve White transferred or shared Mr Brandas post unto Team Shelby
Great lakes region
As a late great friend of ours would say "we have no mysteries left as all mysteries have been resolved.
Hopefully we can all get a good night's sleep tonight.
Thank you
The point by John was that SAAC members usually get a heads up via emails before it is put out there I think? I would guess that would give members an early heads up for hotel reservations and such.
I did a search of SAAC board of directors and found this: https://saac.net/BOD . I don't recognize any of them and then wondered how they are able to use the club's acronym?
Gary,
On that page, Amy looks cute!
The event e-mail did go out yesterday.
Quote from: Cobrask8 on October 20, 2022, 07:12:27 AM
The event e-mail did go out yesterday.
Strictly as an afterthought after I made mention of it above ::)
Sad, but true.
Bill
Quote from: Cobrask8 on October 20, 2022, 07:12:27 AM
Gary,
On that page, Amy looks cute!
The event e-mail did go out yesterday.
Come on Dan, you really like her for her other talent and smarts. :
1. During law school, I was a game show contestant on The Weakest Link, Win Ben Stein's Money, Street Smarts, Hollywood Squares, and MTV's webRIOT.
2. I'm a collegiate national baton twirling champion and was the "Golden Girl" Baton Twirler for the UCLA Marching Band.
Did you notice their name and address? Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC)
3125 Skyway Circle N
Irving, TX 75038
Yes the email went out yesterday, but it was posted on SAAC first
The horse is dead, beating it won't revive it...
And who is Ron DeSantis
Quote from: FL SAAC on October 19, 2022, 05:00:30 PM
Alright, alright, alright, had JC do a trace on this mystery and these are his findings:
1) Information posted on SAAC website first
2) Anthony Branda copied or print screened SAAC post and posted on his
FB account
3) Mr Steve White transferred or shared Mr Brandas post unto Team
Shelby
Great lakes region
As a late great friend of ours would say "we have no mysteries left as all mysteries have been resolved."
Hopefully we can all get a good night's sleep tonight.
Thank you