Sac Volvo Club 2014 Events
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March 2014:Sacramento Chapter:http://saceurotech.com/
Event: 6th Annual VIS Tech Session Where: Tech Session: EuroTech 3259 Monier Circle, #100 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
916-631-4118 Lunch: Lots of Luck Chinese Restaurant 3084 Sunrise Blvd # 12 Rancho Cordova, CA (916) 858-1525 Google Map (will open in new tab/window) Date: Saturday, March 8, 2014 Time: Tech Session: 10:00A Lunch: ~1:00P Notes: Lunch to follow Q&A Rain or Shine! Event Flyer: SacVCOAFlyerEuroTechSession_March14.pdf  (511k)Event Flyer (as forum post)  The entire album and/or individual photos can be seen anytime by clicking on the above photo or link. Go back to Top of Page Sacramento Chapter and Golden Gate Chapter:Updated 4/3/14
Route locations have all been approved!
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Event: Poker Run &
4th Annual Pre-Davis Party
Where: Poker Run: Start Location: Napa Auto Parts
4635 Northgate Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
916-564-0290
Pre-Davis BBQ: At Mark's Shop
See below for RSVP details.
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014 Time: Poker Run Start Location Opens at
10:00A for Registration/Orientation
Poker Run Start Location Closes at
10:30A - 10:45A as we will be leaving for
the second location.
Pre-Davis BBQ Start ~2P
(Ends when last person leaves)
Cost:
Notes:
Poker Run:
-The event is based on giving proceeds to charity. photos/videos of the route/stop locations!
Pre-Davis Party (aka AutoX Rehab Party):
-Sacramento Chapter Past President Mark Baldwin will be hosting the party at his
beautiful facility.
You will either need to RSVP and/or attend the
Poker Run for location details.
-Party Set-Up:
-This year's Pre-Davis Party will include:
-The parking for the party will give preference to Volvo's in the parking lot, non-Volvo's on the street. Ask Questions and/or RSVP for the Pre-Davis BBQ
with Mark Baldwin, Sac Volvo Club Planning Committee or via the Contact Us Form. Ask Questions, RSVP, and/or Volunteer for the Poker Run
with Elizabeth, SacVCOA Planning Committee. Volunteers are needed. Please e-mail Elizabeth, SacVCOA Planning Committee, if you are interested in volunteering for the Poker Run.
Event Flyer (as web page)
Event Flyer (as forum post)Golden Gate Chapter and Sacramento Chapter:Updated 3/24/14
http://www.ggvcoa.com/Event Pre-Registration at the GGVCOA website Online registration for the Davis 2014 Car Show & Swap Meet will be closing Thursday, April 3, 2013 at 9 p.m. Pacific.
However, you will still be able to register at the gate.
We accept cash, check and credit card.  Event: 16th Annual 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) (will open in new tab/window)
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Date: Sunday, April 6, 2014
Time: 8:00A- Gates Open
9:00A- Show Starts
10:30A- Gates Close
1:30P- Awards Presentation
Cost:
-Swap Meet Pre-registration: (two parking spaces) = $40.00 / vehicle
--Additional tickets may be purchased if
additional spaces are required
-Online registration for the Davis 2014 Car
Show & Swap Meet will be closing
Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 9 p.m. Pacific.
-Registrations accepted on day of event. We accept cash, check and credit card.
Notes: -This year's car show will have "People's
Choice" voting categories!
-This year celebrates the:
--Sweet 16th Anniversary of the Davis Car
Show.
--40th Anniversary of the 240,
850 T5R!
---Coming to Davis with one of these
models?
Contact Justin Lee, GGVCOA President
Volunteers are needed. Please e-mail Justin Lee, GGVCOA President, if you are interested in volunteering. Volunteers Needed: Davis Car Show & Swap Meet2014 Volunteer List:
Call for Volunteers!
This year's Show is on track to be a record-breaking one, and as the Show grows, so does the need for volunteers. We estimate that we'll need about 20 volunteers, so if you're undecided about helping out, this is the year to do it.
Yes, it's your chance to give back to the Volvo community, and it's fun, educational, and good for you. Experience not needed, we provide training. Choose your shift— first shift people get done early and avoid the crowd for parking. See the list below, if you can help out, please let us know ASAP!
Gate/Parking: Direct drivers to correct parking area or collect entry fees and hand out registration packets.
Raffle: Sell raffle tickets and chapter merchandise.
If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering for the Gate/Parking or Raffle positions, please e-mail Justin Lee, GGVCOA President and let him know the post and shift that you want.
 Photographers: If you have a good quality, high-resolution digital camera, we need you to take photos of the cars and happenings at the Show. There
is also an opportunity to have your photos published in one of two
national magazines. Last year, seven members had their photos published!
If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering for the Photographer positions, please e-mail Elizabeth Brown, SacVCOA Webmaster and let her know the post and shift that you want.
We appreciate the help, and it is the volunteers that keep the club moving ahead.
Let’s make Saturday and Sunday great VCOA events!
Event Flyer: SacVCOAFlyerDavis_April14.pdf (1603k) Event Flyer (as web page)
Event Flyer (as forum post) The 16th Annual 2014 Davis Meet Weekend (As seen on pages 24-27 in September/October 2014 Rolling, Vol. 32, No. 5)
By Glenna Lee and Jon Manji Perfect weather, perfect cars! Sunday, April 6, was a perfect California day for the 16th annual 2014 Davis meet Weekend, hosted by the Golden Gate and Sacramento Chapters.
The event took place at Davis Central Park, courtesy of the City of Davis Parks Department. Davis is centrally located, about 75 miles from San Francisco and just 15 miles from Sacramento, the state capital. The park is downtown, near UC Davis, and was picked, in the late 90s, as the perfect venue for the Davis Meet.
Golden Gate Chapter President, Justen Lee, with volunteer family members, arrived at the park before dawn to set up and double-check the parking areas. Parking was on pavement-only this year due to heavy rains affecting the grass. As if by magic, eager and efficient volunteers appeared almost instantly; a welcome sight for the struggling staff! Set up was rapid and Lee's astute parking strategy promised success for the multitude of Volvos soon to arrive.
Dawn seemed to break simultaneously with the first arrivals-- a parade-like procession of gleaming Volvos and their rightfully proud owners. A steady stream of older, newer, restored, and in-progress cars, included models 544, 120 (two wagons), 140 (one wagon), 1800 and 1800 ES, 740, 780, 240, C70, C30, XC90, 850 Sedans, S and V Series cars, and the popular 202 utility vehicle. Not counting cars in the swap area or street parked, there were over 100 creme-de-la-creme Volvos exhibited. If cars could talk, these cars would have bragged about endurance, quality, and expert design!
The air was soon full of friendly excitement. Everything seemed synchronized, like a well rehearsed play. A gentle breeze cooled the sunny day, stirring the myriad trees that lined the streets and adorned the beautiful park lawns. Attendees enjoyed the park's permanent amenities, which include a large metal pavilion for shade or shelter, fountains, tables, benches, bathrooms, and a children's play area. Soon hoods were opened, finishing touches were added, and vendor tables were piled high with raffle prizes, gift certificates, posters, T-shirts, decals, give-aways, and demo-displays.
Ever-loyal sponsors, like ipd, GROM Audio, Elevate, Lawrence Volvo, and many others were there, insuring the show's great success. Ipd sponsored a special award and livened up the vendor area with raffle prizes, demo items, and outstanding vehicles. Elevate also sponsored a special award and, like last year, donated numerous raffle prizes and gifts. All sponsors demonstrated their enduring devotion to VCOA with their unparalleled generosity and enthusiasm.
The weekend kicked off with Saturday's Poker Run, hosted by the Sacramento Chapter. This well-attended event was organized and staffed by Elizabeth Brown and Turbobricks forum members. The Poker Run was highly successful, followed by the traditional Rehab Party at Mark Baldwin's shop. As usual, Mark, who is past Sacramento Chapter President, went all out for the party and once again, it was a triumph.
[Addendum: The Sacramento Chapter sought to continue the charitable aspect of the Saturday event, that begun with the Autocross event four years earlier, through the Poker Run by donating proceeds after expenses to the Rancho Cordova Police Activities League (http://www.rcpdpal.com/).] Poker Run results were based on "Standard Poker Hand Rankings," which go from highest to lowest: royal flush, straight flush, four-of-a-kind, full house, flush, straight (run), three-of-a-kind, two pair, pair, and high card. Happy winners were: 1) Asher Miller (straight), 2) Taro Unterburger (triple queens), and 3) Colin Clark (pair of aces). Just as happy was Jesse Coss for worst hand (7 high). Of course, everyone who attended the Poker Run and Rehab Party were winners in having a lot of fun!
Poker run participants were still in high spirits when they merged with Sunday's car show crowd. While everyone mingled, visited, and chose their favorite cars, countless raffle winners were announced. Logo T-shirts, posters, water bottles, decals, and gift certificates went off the tables in rapid succession and T-shirt give-a-ways literally flew threw the air when Justin tossed them to the crowd.
Finally, the moment everyone was waiting for-- the People's Choice Awards were announced. Mike and Michele Parmley of Bakersfield, Calif., not only won first place in the 444/445/544/210/1900 class, but also won the Best of Show Award. Aaron Mowbray of Santa Cruz, Calif. won the Elevate Choice Award and Bob Freedkin of Carmichael, Calif. won the ipd Choice Award. George Haigh of Everett, Wash. was presented with a GROM Audio Award for best technology/sound.
Year after year, staff, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees make the Davis Meet a merry and memorable experience. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who made this year's weekend one of the best! Perfect weather, perfect day, perfect Volvo!
Poker Hands were ranked according to the Standard Poker Hand Rankings (highest to lowest):
Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House, Flush, Straight (Run), Three of a Kind, Two Pair, Pair, High Card.
 The entire album and/or individual photos can be seen anytime by clicking on the above photo or link. The 2014 Poker Run Route highlighted some of Sacramento's scenic routes, back roads, and local landmarks:
 From 2014 Davis Meet Weekend Saturday & Sunday: Photos by Elizabeth Brown The entire album and/or individual photos can be seen anytime by clicking on the above photo or link.  From 2014 Davis Car Show: Photos By Blackbird Aerial The entire album and/or individual photos can be seen anytime by clicking on the above photo or link.  From 2014 Davis Car Show: Photos By Michael Peterson
The entire album and/or individual photos can be seen anytime by clicking on the above photo or link.
Thank you to everyone who has shared and submitted photos, videos, or links (whether named or anonymous), it is appreciated!
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May 2014:Sacramento Chapter:http://www.r-sportinternational.com/https://www.facebook.com/RSportInternational http://www.ipdusa.com/ http://www.ipdusa.com/blogs/335/2014-garage-sale 4/10/2014 NOTE:
RSI BBQ and drag racing info based on 2013 event.
Check for BBQ event updates at RSI links above.
Check for drag racing updates at the Turbobricks forum.
Event: RSI BBQ & IPD Garage Sale & Swap Meet
Where: Event Locations:
RSI 8912 NE Vancouver Way Portland, OR 97211 IPD 11744 NE Ainsworth Circle Portland, OR 97220 Google Map (will open in new tab/window) Date: Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18, 2014 Time: Sacramento Caravan: TBA RSI BBQ: Friday, May 16, 2014, 6:00P IPD: Saturday, May 17, 2014 -Sale Counter: 9:30A - 12:00P -Swap Meet: 9:00A - 3:00P
-Car Show: 9:00A - 3:00P
-Show & Shine: 9:00A - 3:00P
($5 donation at the gate)
-Raffle/Auction: 1:00P-2:00P
Notes: -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 Bryan at IPD.
-Possibility of Drag Racing at Portland
International Raceway (map) after IPD on
Saturday, May 19, 2014.
--Admission: $9, $28 to race (includes driver
admission).
--Hours: 5:30 p.m. until midnight --Sound limits: 103 db until 10 p.m., then 90 db limit until closing. --Related Turbobricks topic:
http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=293841 June 2014:Sacramento Chapter:
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