Re: [Chrysler300] The Chattanooga Meet - A 300 Club and Member opportunity

[Roger Schaaf <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Larry Jett would be my nominee.  I could list another dozen who certainly qualify, but to me Larry is Mr. Chrysler 300,,,,,or at least that is what I tell everyone who will listen.

Roger Schaaf
300 B
Calyfornua
On Jan 27, 2012, at 2:34 PM, Carlton Schroeder wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> We have a possibility of some national recognition and promotion of our
> Brutes and we hope to find an interested Club member(s) to participate.
> 
> Member Ron Kurtz (our meet promoter specialist) just sent an email about
> this idea / plan:
> 
> "Thoughts for a human interest story: although many stories have been
> written about the person and their collectable(s), I think a good angle
> would be a revelation of a lifetime commitment to the endeavor of preserving
> a slice of Americana - the love of the automobile and how it changed the way
> we live. A 1950s - 60s setting would be perfect with the Brutes being
> America's first muscle cars. 
> 
> My thinking is to pitch Steve Hartman of CBS, but I need to do it soon.
> There is no guarantee he will cover this story but it is worth a try. Are
> there any members willing to do this? Hartman's stories are usually very
> favorable. I have yet to see one that is negative."
> 
> Ron will interview you and write the pitch. If Hartman accepts, he will
> interview member(s) directly for his story. No writing needed on your part.
> Ron will also provide coaching and a list of probable Q & As for you and, if
> necessary, coach you on interviewing before a camera.
> 
> Ron also said he would use that same approach / story for the local
> Chattanooga press / media that he expects to interact with.
> 
> Since there is a time constraint for a promotion like this we need to have a
> Club member(s) who meet the criteria and who will be willing to work with
> Ron. I know most members are often reluctant to talk about their own
> interests / achievements but besides personal recognition this will also be
> for the Club and for old car preservation. So, while a member may not want
> to nominate himself please feel free to nominate a candidate. If a meet
> host could be a candidate, that would be a plus. Depending on interest and
> how the story is developed it is possible that more than one member might be
> involved.
> 
> Please send questions and suggestions to Ron.
> 
> Thanks for your help and interest,
> 
> Ron and Carlton 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> 
> 



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



------------------------------------

To send a message to this group, send an email to:
Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or
go to http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join and select the "Leave Group" button

For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm

For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylangYahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/

<*> Your email settings:
    Individual Email | Traditional

<*> To change settings online go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join
    (Yahoo! ID required)

<*> To change settings via email:
    Chrysler300-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Chrysler300-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/