Rendezvous 2010 Site comparisons/presentations
Valley River Inn, Eugene Or Presentation
Seaside Chamber of Commerce Presentation
Above are the two powerpoint presentations (in pdf format) that were given to the Club at the January meeting.
Below is a comparison of the two venues prepared by Mark Schneider.
| Topic | Eugene | Seaside |
| Location | 110 miles south of Portland, OR on I-5. Approximately 200 miles south of the US-Canada border and 200 miles north of OR/CA border on I-5 | 80 miles west of Portland, OR on Hwy 26 Approximately 300 miles south of the US-Canada border and 300 miles north of the OR-CA border. |
| Lodging and Accommodations Lodging Continued |
Valley River Inn (VRI) – located along the quiet banks of the Willamette River and convenient to Valley River Mall, downtown, Alton Baker Park, and U. of O. VRI has 257 rooms and suites are available. No additional hotel rooms are expected to be needed.
Note – Concierge rooms and VRI suites feature access to a private hosted lounge with complimentary continental breakfast and evening beverages and hors d’oeuvers. Additional Eugene Motels
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Best Western Ocean view Resort (BWO) beachfront setting on the promenade. BWO has 107 rooms and suites available. Additional hotels are nearby.
If room quote increases by 2010 it will not exceed 3.0%.
Additional Seaside Motels
Some of the hotels are pet friendly. KOA and other RV/camp sites also nearby |
| Complimentary Rooms | VRI will provide 2 executive suites for duration of Rendezvous. VRI will provide one room night for every 50 room nights on a cumulative basis | BWO will provide one room night for every 50 room nights on a cumulative basis |
| Host Hotel Small Mtg Rooms | VRI Meeting rooms complementary based on reasonable food and beverage minimum. | BWO – Rooms can be complementary depending on # of guest rooms booked. Seaside Civic and Convention Center (SCCC) has a large new facility in downtown. Facility has one large hall and 7 small “breakout” rooms. Facility rents for $400.00/day. |
| Banquet Room | VRI Room is complementary | BWO – Complimentary rooms are available if needed |
| Audi/Visual Equip | VRI has full service AV equipment on site complementary | SCCC AV Equipment available. $50.00 set up fee each use |
| Onsite Parking | VRI has 500 stalls – lot sector will be reserved for exclusive use of Rendezvous registrants | BWO has sufficient parking for all registrants’cars |
| Parking Lot Night Security | Hired security ($16.00/hr) is available for Rendezvous cars overnight | Parking lot security could be provided |
| RV/Trailer Parking | An RV and/or car trailer parking area is available for those towing Healeys to the event | An RV and/or car trailer parking area is available for those towing Healeys to the event |
| Car Washing | VRI parking facilities has several car washing stations | Available on premises |
| Rendezvous Planning Committee Volunteers | Eugene-based AHCO members Jim Averill and Jim Johnson attended the January club meeting and announced the formation of a group of eight (8) members to lead the planning and implementation of the 2010 Rendezvous in Eugene. The group includes Bill and Pat Bollton, planners of four previous events. Two AHCO members met with the Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County (CVALCO) resulting in an invitation and presentation at the January 2009 AHCO meeting. | More than 15 AHCO members have offered to take on responsibilities associated with putting on the Rendezvous. One AHCO member has been the Chair of a past Rendezvous and worked on several others. Several other AHCO members have experience in assisting with large British car events. Two AHCO members met with the SCCC and the Seaside Chamber of Commerce resulting in a PowerPoint presentation from Seaside. |
| Potential Rendezvous Activities | The Eugene Country Club may host a reception at the country club. Three Eugene based AHCO members have offered to conduct technical sessions. Eugene based AHCO members have identified 10 tour routes for the Rendezvous Committee to consider have suggested several activities and may be available to assist the event. | The SCCC proposes two tour routes in their PowerPoint presentation. AHCO members have suggestions to offer the Rendezvous committee on special tours and activities in this scenic area. The Seaside Chamber is enthusiastic about the prospect of the Rendezvous being held in their town. They also offered assistance in getting the town’s local merchants involved with the event. |
| Site Amenities | Eugene has several parks that could accommodate the car show. For example Alton Baker, Armitage Parks, or the Science Factory property. Photographs of these sites are posted below this table. | The Seaside Chamber of Commerce has identified a large expanse of flat grass covered land grass on the east end of Broadway, about ¼ mile from downtown Seaside. The property is a combination of the park and American Legion property. |
| Local Attractions |
Eugene area:
Other local and regional attraction include:
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Seaside area:
Other local & regional attractions Include: Astoria to Gearhart area:
Canon Beach area:
Tillamook area
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| January Presentations | Proposals featuring the lodging and event assistance commitment were presented at the January club meeting by Valley River Inn and the Conference and Visitors Association of Lane County (CVALCO). The Power Point presentation files will be posted on the website. | Mark Schneider presented a PowerPoint presentation from the Seaside Chamber at the January AHCOmeeting. The presentation file will be posted on the website |
Both are attractive… of the two, Eugene appeals most.
I was impressed by the Eugene presentation. However, the beach is more conducive to a party, which is what we are organizing. Nothing beats the beach for fun and multiple non-car options.
I like the price and the eagerness of The Valley River Inn to have us stay there. The beach is certainly atttractive but I think the area surronunding Eugene is more Healey friendly. I vote for Eugene.
I am not sure if this is the way to vote on these sites. my vote is for Eugene. Thanks John
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