Friday, July 31st, 2009
The 2nd Annual International AMC Eaglenest Meet 2009
LAST UPDATED ON: 07/21/09
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Photos from 2008 Meet
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The Official Maple City Cruise Night Flyer
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I actually live in Galesburg, and I will be planning most of the meet there. We will only be in Monmouth the one day for the car show. The car show will last an entire day. It will be on a Friday, so try to make your plans around that. I am guessing that most people will show up Thursday evening for a mini-meet. There is a new Super Wal-Mart right off I-74 with a Buffalo Wild Wings right next door, both buildings are less than a year old. I was thinking we could meet up there and have a lil tailgate "party" that evening and wait for everyone to show up, then walk on over and have some wings and a beer or something. Afterwards, we can take the convoy to the hotel district and get everyone tucked in.
Anyone planning on showing up days before.... just let me know and we can plan some stuff on our own. We have had some talks about people showing up way early and having some "Eagle Clinic" sesions and some general "how to's". I figure we'll probably do most of this on Saturday, but I am down for hanging out early in the week as well. I may take the entire week off from work. Was it NJ that said he'd come down and paint my car? LOL! He needs to come the weekened before, so we can have it ready for the show!
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Maple City Cruise Night in Monmouth, IL. (about 14m West of Galesburg). For the early birds, maybe we can meet up in Galesburg at Perkins (not far from the hotels) and have a breakfast at 9 or so, then meet back up at Wal-Mart at 10:30-11ish and wait for any stragglers and "late" sleepers. I'd like to be at the show no later than Noon, but we may bump all of the times up sooner if it depends on getting a good spot in Monmouth. Times are subject to change, but I assure you I will have a (near) exact schedule before the event. I'd kind of like to take some ideas from the people that will be attending before I set anything in stone. The show goes on into the wee hours of the night, but I think alot of folks start packing up around 9pm. They have tons of great food vendors (ribeyes, burgers, brats, hotdogs, snocones, ice cream, corn dogs, etc.) bars will be serving beverages, live entertainment in the center of the show, 50/50 drawings, raffles, and all the good stuff. The show brings in rides from all over the USA totalling more and more every year. Last year was about 1200 cars. You literally will walk miles to see them all. The radio station that work for will be broadcasting live all day as well. I am trying to book a show with a couple of local bands for that evening as well... my band of course will be performing for the Eaglenest! I'm still trying to find a good venue that isn't going to cost me loads of cash. So, for those of you that like to party and listen to loud, hard, (but radio friendly) rock and roll.... you will deffinetly enjoy the after-set. For the faint of heart, there is no shame in heading back to your hotel and getting the well deserved rest you will be needing after the long day of festivities.
Saturday, August 1st, 2009
On this day, we will play it by ear. I am trying to plan a really cool eagle clinic session that will take a good portion of the early part of the day. Then I'm thinking a nice BBQ, followed by our own Eagle Cruise and maybe a ride out the to drive in movie theater! It's the largest cynderblock screen in the United States! Plus they have great food out there too, lol! I wanted to give out some awards on this day, but time and money got the best of me. Still a possibility. Regardless, the clinic and the BBQ will fill our day just right and I promise good food and good times!
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
I am guessing most will be leaving failry early. For those flying the coup early, we will all get together at a designated time and place to see you off. For the others, we can head back to my house and hang out, and maybe munch on some left overs. There are some pretty cool scenic places in Galesburg and the surrounding areas. For anyone interested, I could pull up some info and maybe find some online brochures and then I could give you the tour! I can also scout all the scrap yards and tally up the good parts... maybe we could go scavenging? Just whatever, we'll call this a freebie day unless someone comes up with some cooler ideas.
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The Press - I would like to involve the press as well. (radio, paper, tv) I am working on sponsorship. I am working on a banner. I am working on goody bags. And I will even be hiring a photographer to snap pictures of the event. Discuss. And remember to check this thread often because I am sure I will be changing/adding information on this post from time to time as we get closer to the date and more and more ideas begin to circulate.
4x4/Off Roading/Trail Blazing/Muddin' - I have been looking into this by request.... there is a spot about 87m from where I live. Roughly an hour and a half from Galesburg... all interstate I think. Mostly. Maybe, lol! 65 acres of trails and off roading... by appointment only. I don't know anything about it, but if there's enough interest - I'll give em a call and see what they would be willing to work out with us and see if they have any restrictions. I still may find something closer. Here's the link if you want to check it yourself... http://www.offroadlands.com/park.asp?pid=577
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The star is right on the America's Best Value Inn -- the RM priced one.
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America's Best Value Inn 59.99 Per Night
29 Public Square
Galesburg, Il. 61401 (309)343-9161
These guys were very nice and offered us a 10% discount on the rooms. Just mention the AMC Eagle car Club when you call. The hotel isn't like the Hilton, but it's clean and in a central location with an attached karaoke bar and restaurant with good breakfast food. It's right off the historic town square too... maybe we could get some good shots of our Eagles there! I recomend this hotel... I have stayed there many times. It's also the best deal I could find.
Best Western Prairie Inn 109.95$ Per Night
260 S. Soangetaha Rd.
Galesburg, IL. 61401 (866)343-7151
notes - Very nice hotel. Expensive, but very nice with a decent sized banquet area, dining, and bar. Wireless internet. They also have an inside pool, sauna, and hot tub. Located right off the interstate.
Country Inn & Suites 99.95 Per Night
2284 Promenade Ct.
Galesburg, IL. 61401 (309)344-4444
notes - Very nice. A bit more costly than average, but again very nice. Inside pool. Continental breakfast. Wireless internet. Located right off the Interstate.
Fairfield Inn in Galesburg 84.99 w/ AMC Eagle Club discount
901 W. carl Sandburg Dr.
Galesburg, Il. 61401 (309)344-1911
Super 8 Motel BAD NUMBER
260 W. Main
Galesburg, IL. 61401 (309)342-5174
NOTICE
Make those reservations ASAP! Rooms are dwindeling and prices are sky rocketing! Not only is there a huge car cruise that night, but also a peewee league baseball playoff and all the teams have book up a majority of the rooms!
Sorry guys! The day has always been the first Friday of August... I assumed it would be this year too. I have no idea why they would change it, but there's nothing I can do about it. Holler at me through PM if you incur any fees for switching airline tix or anything. Also, please update you RSVP to refelct the changes... I'm sure wont be able to switch their vacation days around. I know it's going to be a PITA for me to change my days around... but I will do so, and I hope you can too. This event will still be the biggest event of the year! Don't miss it!! Everyone that missed it last year was really bummed when they found out how much we had... don't make that same mistake this year!!!
Btw... here is the official event that we are piggy backing. The flyer just came out this week.
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I think the only person that has paid for any ticktes/reservations was Petr... I will contact him personally and see what I can do to help him if he incurs any fees.
I am so sorry guys, there was nothing I could do to prevent or fix this... I maybe shouldnt have assumed it was on the 7th, but again... it has ALWAYS been on the frist Friday of August. ALWAYS.
I will post their official flyer in just a bit. Please PM me if you incurred any fees due to this change... I will do what I can to help.
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Best Western Prairie Inn
260 S. Soangetaha Rd.
Galesburg, IL. 61401 (866)343-7151
notes - Very nice hotel. Expensive, but very nice with a decent sized banquet area, dining, and bar. Wireless internet. They also have an inside pool, sauna, and hot tub. Located right off the interstate.
Country Inn & Suites
2284 Promenade Ct.
Galesburg, IL. 61401 (309)344-4444
notes - Very nice. A bit more costly than average, but again very nice. Inside pool. Continental breakfast. Wireless internet. Located right off the Interstate.
Comfort Inn Of Galesburg
907 W Carl Sandburg Dr.
Galesburg, IL. 61401 (309)344-5445
Super 8 Motel
260 W. Main
Galesburg, IL. 61401 (309)342-5174
NOTICE
Give me some more time to talk to some of these hotels before you make reservations to see if I can get us a group discount or something. It'd make things run alot smoother if we all stayed together.
So have you found out if any of these fit the Rambler Mentality as a good place for many of us to stay? I am thinking we need to reserve soon unless the car show does not get many who actually stay in the area.
Thanks for all of your hard work Chas!
Here's another lil' somthin' Ie been working on...
http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=130.60
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All of my contact info is in that flyer there. This is what is being posted around town. Feel free to distribute as you see fit! Please, also feel free to contact me by whatever means necessary for information regarding the meet!
I hope we have a great turnout!