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March 2011:

Sacramento Chapter:

http://www.volvois.biz/
Event:   Tech Session & Lunch
Where:  Volvo Independent Service
              3309 Monier Circle
              Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
                Google Map (will open in new tab/window)
Date:    Saturday, March 26, 2011
Time:    10:00A
Notes:  Lunch to follow Q&A (location TBD)
             Rain or Shine!

Event Flyer:
SacVCOAFlyerVISTechSession_March11.pdf  (354k)
Event Flyer (as forum post)

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April 2010:

Sacramento Chapter:

http://www.suzieburger.com/
Event:   Suzie Burger Diner Lunch (& Drive)
Where:  Suzie Burger
              2820 P Street
             (Corner of 29th St. and P St.)
             Sacramento, CA 95816
               916-455-3500
                Google Map (will open in new tab/window)
Date:    Saturday, April 23, 2011
Time:    11:00A
Notes:  -The owner has graciously offered to
             discount our meals for us.
             -If there is any interest, we could take
             a quick drive around the Capital or down
             the river after lunch (bring a camera!).

Event Flyer:
SacVCOAFlyerSuzieBurger_April11.pdf  (356k)
Event Flyer (as forum post)


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May 2011:

Golden Gate Chapter and Sacramento Chapter:

http://www.ggvcoa.org/
Event Registration Form at the GGVCOA website
Event:   (Sacramento) Davis Autocross
Where:  Different location than 2010:
             Corner of Macready Ave. and Mather Blvd.
             At Mather AFB (38.563819, -121.308452)
                Mather, CA 95655
                Google Map (will open in new tab/window)
Date:    Saturday, May 14, 2011
Time:    7:30A (Gates Open)
             8:30A (Drivers Meeting/Tech)
             9:00A (Event Start)
             Will end when runs complete.
Notes:  -Pre-register and save (Price differences for
             VCOA members and non-members).
             $20 per driver (1 car), $7 per passenger.
             -Registrations accepted on day of event
             (prices will be slightly higher):
             $25 per driver (1 car), $10 per passenger.
          -Prices DO NOT include lunch.
                We are not allowed to sell food products at the event, so bring
                something to eat and drink!
               Google Map (restaurant search; will open in new tab/window)
          -After the drivers are all finished, we plan on selling
           laps for any type of vehicle to run the course ($5 per lap).
            -Helmets are required. PLEASE BRING A SNELL95 OR NEWER
             HELMET FOR EACH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. If you have any spare
             helmets, please bring them with you on the day of the event!
           -PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR VOLVO IN PROPER WORKING
            ORDER, THERE WILL BE MANDATORY TECH INSPECTIONS
            BEFORE DRIVING THE AUTO-X COURSE.
           -Tech will follow basic SCCA guidelines such as secured battery, no hubcaps,
             nothing loose in the interior or trunk (cameras, tools, etc.) , car in general
             good working condition, etc.
           -Track layout will be more technical than speed due to lot
          size (90,000 sq.ft.).
           -We need numerous volunteers to make this work.
           Cone retrieval experts especially needed.
           -The event is based on giving all proceeds to charity.

Volunteers are needed. Please e-mail Mark Baldwin, SacVCOA President,
if you are interested in volunteering.

A Note from Mark Baldwin about the (Sacramento) Davis Autocross

I will be the event marshall and run the drivers meeting.  I have a deputy working the gate to check that participants have paid and signed waiver prior to entering the track area.  I have three independent tech inspectors already volunteering  (Peter, Jacob, and Nick from Volvo Independent).

Will need volunteers at sign in table to collect money, have waivers signed, and stamp hands, etc.  Will need timers also. 

 

I am splitting the drivers into two groups.  The first group will be driving while the second group works the track (flaggers, and cone pick-up).  This will switch when the first group finishes their runs. 

If you have questions or are interested in volunteering, please e-mail Mark Baldwin.

Event Flyer:
SacVCOAFlyerAutocross_May11.pdf  (448k)
Event Flyer (as forum post)

Golden Gate Chapter and Sacramento Chapter:

http://www.ggvcoa.org/
Event Registration Form at the GGVCOA website
Event:   Davis Car Show and Swap Meet
Where: Central Park
              401 C Street
              Davis, CA 95616
              (Entrance gate at 3rd Street & C Street)
                Google Map (will open in new tab/window)
Date:    Sunday, May 15, 2011
Time:    9:00A
Notes:  -If showing your car and/or selling in the swap,
              arrive between 7:00 - 8:30A
             -Pre-registration entry fee for Car Show participation
             (one parking space) =
                 $15.00 / vehicle for VCOA members;
                 $25.00 / vehicle for non-members
             -Pre-registration entry fee for Swap Meet vendors
             (two parking spaces) =
                  $30.00 / vehicle for VCOA members
                  $40.00 / vehicle for non-members
             -Registrations accepted on day of event
             (prices will be slightly higher).
               -"The car show will be a judged event!  Participation
              in the judged car show is optional.  If you don't wish
              to be judged, don't worry you can still have your car
              on display for everyone else to admire!"

Volunteers are needed. Please e-mail Mark Baldwin, SacVCOA President,
if you are interested in volunteering.


Event Flyer:
SacVCOAFlyerDavis_May11.pdf  (518k)
Event Flyer (as forum post)

Sacramento Chapter:

http://www.ipdusa.com/
http://www.ipdusa.com/28th-Annual-ipd-Garage-Sale-2011/blog-147
Event:   IPD Garage Sale & Swap Meet
Where: Sacramento Caravan Meeting Location:
             Caravan cancelled, see * below
              Chevron Gas Station
              4800 W Capital Ave.
              West Sacramento,CA 95691
              Event Location:
              IPD
             11744 NE Ainsworth Circle
              Portland, OR 97220
                Google Map (will open in new tab/window)
Date:    Saturday, May 21, 2011
Time:    Sacramento Caravan Time: TBD
             IPD Sale: 9:00A - 1:00P
             Car Show: 8:00A - 3:00P
                Swap Meet:7:30A gates open; 3:00P booth cleared
Notes:  -*SacVCOA caravan: No one on the SacVCOA planning
                 committee can attend the IPD Garage Sale this year, but you
                 are more than welcome to form your own caravan up to IPD.
               -IPD will be having a charity raffle and auction to
            support Children's Healing Art Project (CHAP).
              -IPD has limited space for show cars (but plenty of
             parking for attendees), so if you would like to apply
             to have your Volvo featured in the show, contact
             Cameron at IPD. See this post at the
             Turbobricks forum for more information.
           -5th Annual RSI Spring BBQ / Annual Open House
            on Saturday, May 20, 2011 from 6:00P - 10:00P.
            Links: Turbobricks forum and Event Poster
           -Oregon Volvo Tuners (OVT) After IPD Evening Cruise:
            http://www.ovtuners.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7493
            2011 Route Map
           -Auto-X possibility on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Links:
            Turbobricks forum and Willamette Motor Club

Event Flyer:
Event Flyer (as forum post)

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June 2011:

Sacramento Chapter:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/store/west_sacramento
Event:   4th Annual Swedish Day at IKEA
               (Bay Area Saab Club may attend:
               http://www.bayareasaabclub.com/)
Where:  IKEA
              700 IKEA Court
              West Sacramento, CA 95605
                Google Map (will open in new tab/window)
Date:    Saturday, June 4, 2011  (Date Changed from June 11th)
Time:    10:00A
             Lunch Time: ~12:30P - 1:30P (but, feel free to enjoy lunch
             whenever you wish)
             Planning Meeting Time: During or shortly after lunch
             Conference Room is reserved until 3:30P.
Notes:   -All Volvos and Saabs welcome!
             -Sac Volvo Club Meeting after lunch (time TBD)
             -Event is free, except you must cover the cost of your
              own lunch:
             http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/IKEA_Food/restaurant.html

Event Flyer:
SacVCOAFlyerIKEA_June11.pdf  (249k)
Event Flyer (as forum post)

VCOA National Meet:

June 17, 18, 19, 2011
Little Sweden, USA (Lindsborg, Kansas)
Home of the Annual Midsommar Festival
Hosted by the Heart of America (HoA) Chapter of the VCOA
http://vcoa.org/
http://midsommar.vcoa.org/
http://vcoa-midsommar.blogspot.com/

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July 2011:

Golden Gate Chapter and Sacramento Chapter:

Event Registration Form at the GGVCOA website
http://www.ggvcoa.org/?p=293-- new blog / website
Event:   California Coastal Drive: Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz
Where: Sacramento Caravan Meeting Location:
              Chevron Gas Station
              4800 W Capital Ave.
              West Sacramento,CA 95691
              Golden Gate Caravan Meeting Location:
              New Leaf Market
              150 San Mateo Rd
              Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
                Google Map (will open in new tab/window)
Date:    Saturday, July 16, 2011
Time:    TBA Sacramento Caravan
              TBA Golden Gate Caravan
Notes:  From GGVCOA Forum: "This drive will take us down
             the CA Coast on HW 1 to Santa Cruz stopping along
             the way to enjoy a meal possibly in Pescadero or
             Davenport. Once in Santa Cruz we'll return on beautiful
             HW 9 through the mountains to Alices Restaurant at the
             junction of HW 9 and 84. Exact details TBD, but this
             event will last all day."

Preliminary Schedule for the July Drive

• Meet at New Leaf Market parking lot at 8:30am, behind the bus stop enclosure. 
• Leave 9:00 am for Pescadero. 
•  Stop at Pescadero  grocery and bakery for coffee, pastries, juice, and for those who wish, there is a deli where you can purchase lunch or snacks for later in the day.
• From there to Pigeon Point Lighthouse for a 30 minute grounds tour.
• Then into Santa Cruz where we will pick-up Highway 9 for a drive through the Redwoods. 
•  Stop around 12:00-12:30pm at Henry Cowell State Park/Roaring Camp Railroad.  You’ll have an opportunity to buy BBQ lunch is you wish. 
• Leave State Park around  2pm and continue drive through the Redwoods. 
• Arrive at Alice’s Restaurant around 3-4pm at the intersection of Highways 9 and 84.  For some this may be the ending point of our drive.  For those who would  like, we can drop back into Pescadero for dinner at historic “Duarte’s Tavern” or drive back into Half Moon Bay for dinner at famous “Cameron’s British Pub”. We will need a head count for this wishing to continue on for dinner.

Final details will be handed out at the beginning of the drive.

This event will be an all-day event.

http://www.ggvcoa.org/?page_id=21&regevent_action=register&event_id=9&name_of_event=California%20Coast%20Drive

Event Flyer:
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Event Flyer (as web page)
Event Flyer (as forum post)

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