uThat's why I was for CEMA. First, you have the Chrysler museum. Even if it's a one day show, we could come in on Friday and visit the Museum, race on Friday night  or have a big get together dinner or cookout somewhere, cruise Woodward, leave Sunday and not worry about the vendors or show cars being more than we can see in a weekend. We would spend more time together if it's just a show and we could focus on meeting and just checking out each others cars. You could still go to Carlisle the next month to show or look for parts. If not CEMA, maybe we'll come up with another idea. I feel it's not a matter of having more spectators to see our cars but more a matter of a get together for ourselves.

You guys have more reunions than my family and relatives have had in my lifetime!

Pretty interesting topic.
I think the economy had quite a bit to do with the turnout this year. More people were pencilled in to come but didn't make it for one reason or another. I would have thought 75 cars would have been more realistic goal for this past reunion instead of the 46 to 48 that showed up.
 
Personally I tried to focus on just the Re-union this year, and didn't spend any time in the swap or much in the show field and I still didn't even manage to talk to all the guys that brought cars. I was pretty disappointed not to be able to at the very least to put more faces with names.  
I did however get to meet a few of the guys for the first time and have some good conversations but at the same time you always seem rushed.
 
Some of the best moments were actually at the Project Six Pack unveiling and the Friday night BBQ held at the campgrounds by Kevin and Gary and attended by a group of the guys. I would have like to have spent some more time with the NY/NJ guys but I missed out.
 
Back on topic....I think by holding the Re-Union every 4 to 5 years you ideally end up with the largest mixture of cars from across the country. It gives people something to aim for. Having said that we may be missing out on other great shows and get togethers just because we haven't tried. I don't think we should be afraid to fail. I also firmly believe if we could get more people involved in the setting up the show itself, the better the result would be.    
 
I would really like to try something new maybe in the summer of 2011 in Michigan and tag into another event such as a FAST race or Woodward Cruise, Walter P Chrysler etc... and see how that goes....maybe keep the 5 year Re-union at Carlisle cause they treat us soo well but have some some smaller grass roots events where there are less distractions and we could put some more focus on the cars and the people who enjoy them.
 
Last comment I have is that I am always surprised in how many people I meet that think their Lift Off Hood car isn't worthy of bringing to a show and that we as a group would not accept them or their cars. I also have heard that they thought they had to be part of this Forum or the Registry to take part. They get the impression that a bunch of white gloved guys are going to be all over their cars judging every little thing. Somehow we need to change this perception. How I have no idea but it would be nice if more people felt welcomed in general.   
Next time I will have to lead by example and bring my bucket of bolts
 
Dave

Dave, I have to agree with you that many guys didn't bring cars because they didn't feel the car was in good enough shape. Many brought their documentation to show me but left the car at home.  I told them they should have brought it regardless of condition. It's cool to see the condition of the car now, then the next time see how it has progressed. We'll have to say on the next flyer to "Push, Pull, Drag, or Drive" your A12 to the 20?? Reunion.  
Also, giving guys plenty of time to prepare, schedule vacation time, save up cash for the fuel and lodging is a good thing for most people.
The economy had a large role in the overall turnout, I heared the whole Carlisle event attendance was down compared to years past.  

That's it!  Have an annual A12 Reunion at one of the Fast/Pure Stock drags!!  That would be a great reason to go.  Not to big to enjoy the reunion part!!!!  Will they allow us to just show up (with our A12's) and hang out?
KID

I Vote for something at Martin during a FAST race or Norwalk Chrysler Classic event in sept.
Both tracks are Great, facilities are Great and Clean etc.
 
I did Like Carlisle and it's facility and had a Great time there seeing you all.  
I would do any of these events again.
 
I have been to Woodward cruise 1 time and that is a packed and congested place to be.
I would go watch the event but not take a car there again.
 
I had such a Great time at Carlisle and even though my car was Ugly you all made me Happy I went.
I thought I would be laughed at but no one did. I will pass on the word that you guys Love the cars and the history
of them and Not how they look.  
I thought my car was not Worthy of the A12 group and you all made me Very Wrong.
 
Thanks For The Great Time and I will try to attend any event you guys put on.
Later David
a.k.a. the Ugly car

The Purestock/FAST races would be an excellent venue for a mini or full bore reunion.

Iam all for having a get together at Martin for the FAST event. Like Mr. Watt said, there were 9 cars there this year not even trying to make a reunion! These cars were meant to be in their natural environment, and what better place then at a 1/4 mile track.
 
 
I say lets get together for 2010 or 2011 at Martin....I know of at least 5 a12's that could make it immediately!