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| | | Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. #594892 December 06th 2012 10:55 am | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | OP Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | Council of Councils 2013 will be hosted by the New England Van Embassy (an offshoot of the New England Van Council) http://www.councilofcouncils.com/ FB eventpage, https://www.facebook.com/events/301265056598475/ The Hotel is the Holiday Inn® Mansfield Foxboro 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 (1-508-339-2200) There are three types of rooms, Standard, $89/night (normal hotel room) Jr Suite, $124/night (has a small kitchenette) Full Jacuzzi suite $139/night (has a small/2 person jacuzzi) Smoking Rooms available Reservation cutoff is January 21, 2013 You can call the hotel directly, 1-508-339-2200 You have to mention VAN COUNCIL MEETING to get special rates. or... you can go to their website, http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/mansfield/bosmf/hoteldetailUse the code VAN to get the special rates. Located in Mansfield, MA, just outside the town of Foxboro, the Holiday Inn® Mansfield Foxboro Area hotel is perfect for guests visiting for sports games and company meetings. For diehard fans wishing to see the New England Patriots play at Gillette Stadium, our hotel's convenient location is only five miles away. There are many opportunities for shopping, entertainment and dining near our Mansfield hotel, including Wrentham Village Premium Outlets and Patriots Place, a complex teeming with national retailers and restaurants. The spectacular Holiday lights at La Salette Shrine are nearby as well. Our hotel's location is just 30 miles from Boston and 22 miles from Providence, RI, so don't hesitate to take a fun day trip. Many companies call this area home, and businesses like Covidien, Murata, Invensys and Samsonite are within walking distance. Our complimentary shuttle can take you to meetings within two miles of our Mansfield hotel. If you wish to host an event here, our 17,000-square foot meeting space can accommodate anything you need. The Holiday Inn® Mansfield Foxboro Area hotel's excellent amenities also include an 8,000-square foot Fitness Center, an indoor, heated saltwater pool, a sauna and two restaurants where kids under 12 eat free. So make reservations today to take advantage of it all. Features For guests traveling within two miles of our Mansfield hotel, our complimentary shuttle is an excellent transportation option. Many companies are nearby, so hop on board before your next meeting. The courtesy van will also pick you up and drop you off at the Mansfield Train Station. (1-508-339-2200) Where to fly into!!T.F Green Airport (Providence)Distance: 25 miles You can take the train from the airport ; Train Charge (one way) $3.75 USD Time by train: 30 minutes Or you can rent a car and drive; Route 95 North to Massachusetts, Continue to exit 7A, Route 140 south Bear right at the exit, and continue to 2nd set of lights Bear right onto Forbes Boulevard/Cabot Business Park Go through 1 set of lights and remain in right hand lane. Continue to end to hotel. Logan Airport (Boston)Distance: 35 miles You can take the train from the airport; Train Charge (one way) $8.75 USD Time by train: 45 minutes Or you can rent a car and drive; Take I90 West (Mass Pike) I93 South to I95 South. Continue to exit 7A, Route 140 south Bear right at the exit, and continue to 2nd set of lights Bear right onto Forbes Boulevard/Cabot Business Park Go through 1 set of lights and remain in right hand lane. Continue to end to hotel. There is a hotel shuttle running from the train station. (same incoming station from either airport)Schedule of EventsThis schedule is tentative, and subject to change. More events will be added as they get confirmed.* Thursday, February 7th1:30 - 4:00 NATS Board Meeting, Open to the Public 5:00 Hospitality Suite is OPEN Friday, February 8thSam Adams Brewery Tour, bus leaves at 10:00 Various Seminars all day 4:00 NATS Board Meeting, for 2014 Nats bids 9:00 - 12:00 Party time! Saturday, February 9th9:30 - ???? Council of Council meeting Noon - ?? Van Show 2:30 - 4:30 Toy Van Races and tradeable sessions 9:00 - 12:00 Party time! Sunday, February 10thYou don't have to go home, but you can't stay here! | | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 3,233 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 3,233 | Friday, February 8th Sam Adams Brewery Tour, bus Put me down | | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,455 Likes: 23 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,455 Likes: 23 | Here is a place I plan on visiting again at Patriot Place which is a great mall at the Patriots stadium. I think this would be fun for many of us to head over to on Wednesday or Thursday night! http://countrybarma.com/
1973 Dodge Shorty B-100 1995 Chevy G20 Gladiator
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserve body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming
"Wow What a Ride"
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| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | OP Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | If you are planning on attending, please fill out this form and let them know!
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| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | OP Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | per Doc....
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| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 338 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 338 | Reminder - if you've sent in your ad, please make sure to send in your check. If you haven't sent in either and still want to place an ad, DO IT NOW!!!!
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| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,434 | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,434 | Maggie and I just got our plane tickets. can't wait to see ya there.
I go to Truck-ins. How about you?
| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 veteran | veteran Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 | Great!! See you both there!!
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| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | OP Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | don't forget, if you are a council rep, you need to register! otherwise it will be a very short meeting! http://cofc.vanning.com/prereg-form.pdf 90 Astro - "The Grey Ghost" - Haulin Ass, Not kids.E-Z Vanners and West Vanners Council of Councils Board Member National Truck-in Board Support Team "No matter where you go, there you are." "If you can't do something smart, Do something right" "There are three kinds of people in the world, those who can count, and those who can't"
| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 338 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 338 | Schedule
Wednesday Feb 6th
Welcome - Meet and greet Registration (Terrace Room): 12-late evening Hospitality Suite (Veranda Room): 12- late evening Dinner: Pikes Peak Mining Co (Restaurant in hotel)
Thursday Feb 7th
Breakfast at Pikes Peak Mining Co (Restaurant in hotel) 41st Nationals Meeting with the Nationals Board 10am in the Boxwood Room Registration(Terrace Room): 10- late evening Hospitality Suite (Veranda Room): 12- late evening Dinner: Pikes Peak Mining Co (Restaurant in hotel) Hawaiian Pool Party!! 7pm-11pm at the POOL!!! Entertainment by Mark Levesque - location to be announced
Friday Feb 8th
Breakfast buffet 8-10am Please sign up in advance at registration. “How to host a National Truckin by The Nationals Board 10am in the Boxwood Room Registration(Terrace Room): 10-8pm Sam Adams Brewery Tour and visit to Doyles Pub 10:30-4pm Bus loads at 10:30 Bus leaves for Boston at 11am Arrive at Doyles 12-12:30 Tour of Brewery and visit to Doyles until approx 2:30pm Return to Hotel by 4pm Hospitality Suite (Veranda Room): 11-5pm Meeting to make bid for 42nd National Truckin with The Nationals Board 4pm in the Boxwood Room Dinner Buffet: 5-7pm Please sign up in advance at registration. C of C Business Meeting—Bids for 2014 C of C in the Boxwood Room Pajama Party!! 8pm-Midnight in the Buckingham Ballroom Entertainment by Tongue N Groove Band Schedule
Saturday Feb 9th Breakfast Buffet: 8-10am Please sign up in advance at registration. C of C Meeting: 9:30-conclusion in the Buckingham Ballroom Registration(Terrace Room): 10- as necessary Hospitality Suite (Veranda Room): 2pm-5pm Lunch Buffet: 12-2pm Please sign up in advance at registration. “People’s Choice” Van Show: After CofC Meeting Weather Permitting - Parking Lot in front of hotel Hot Wheels Races: 2:30pm - Location to be announced Tradeable Session: 2:30pm in the Boxwood Room Van Chop Seminar with Frank Costa: 4pm in Boxwood Room Dinner Buffet: 5-7pm Please sign up in advance at registration. Freakers Masquerade Ball - 8pm-Midnight in the Buckingham Ballroom Entertainment by The 1800 Band
Sunday Feb 10th Breakfast Buffet
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| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,455 Likes: 23 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,455 Likes: 23 | If anyone is interested I am doing some homework on taking a train from the Mansfield Station into Boston and hitting some Irish Pubs etc. for lunch and some site seeing on Thursday and trying to be back for the pool party. If anyone has interest let me know.
1973 Dodge Shorty B-100 1995 Chevy G20 Gladiator
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserve body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming
"Wow What a Ride"
Johnny O "O Vanners" of Connecticut! Since 1982
| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,455 Likes: 23 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,455 Likes: 23 | OK I found out some times and cost!
Leaving Mansfield on Thursday AM 9:09 / 10:12 or 11:42 to Boston
Returning 6:50 / 8:15 or 11 ish to Mansfield
Cost $8.75 pp one way $17.50 round trip.
Let me know if anyone has interest. It also says the hotel shuttle will take and pick us up at the train station. Could be fun and you get to see portions of Boston!
1973 Dodge Shorty B-100 1995 Chevy G20 Gladiator
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserve body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming
"Wow What a Ride"
Johnny O "O Vanners" of Connecticut! Since 1982
| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | OP Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | if you are a rep for your van council, let us know you are coming! print and snail mail or scan and email, but you need to fill this form out and get it turned in. http://cofc.vanning.com/prereg-form.pdf 90 Astro - "The Grey Ghost" - Haulin Ass, Not kids.E-Z Vanners and West Vanners Council of Councils Board Member National Truck-in Board Support Team "No matter where you go, there you are." "If you can't do something smart, Do something right" "There are three kinds of people in the world, those who can count, and those who can't"
| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 | Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 | if you are a rep for your van council, let us know you are coming! print and snail mail or scan and email, but you need to fill this form out and get it turned in. http://cofc.vanning.com/prereg-form.pdf What is the deadline for turning this in Dave? I was looking at the form and it does not say. We are having a meeting this Sunday to decide who will be our Reps. | | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | OP Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | As soon as Possible Please 90 Astro - "The Grey Ghost" - Haulin Ass, Not kids.E-Z Vanners and West Vanners Council of Councils Board Member National Truck-in Board Support Team "No matter where you go, there you are." "If you can't do something smart, Do something right" "There are three kinds of people in the world, those who can count, and those who can't"
| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 | Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 | Ok I will have it filled out and e-mail it to you if that works. | | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 | Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 | Just sent form in. sent to e-mail at bottom of form. | | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,455 Likes: 23 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,455 Likes: 23 | Any one else on hear going on the Sam Adams Tour on Friday? If so you have to sign up on Wednesday / Thursday. If so we should have a blast. See you all this week!
1973 Dodge Shorty B-100 1995 Chevy G20 Gladiator
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserve body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming
"Wow What a Ride"
Johnny O "O Vanners" of Connecticut! Since 1982
| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 | Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 | I am going. Was trying to have a surprise guest for the tour but seems like that is not going to pan out. Oh well | | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | OP Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | the standard rooms at the hotel for C of C don't have fridges, so if you are local and driving, bring one! bring extras to share if you can. 90 Astro - "The Grey Ghost" - Haulin Ass, Not kids.E-Z Vanners and West Vanners Council of Councils Board Member National Truck-in Board Support Team "No matter where you go, there you are." "If you can't do something smart, Do something right" "There are three kinds of people in the world, those who can count, and those who can't"
| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,455 Likes: 23 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,455 Likes: 23 | Mine is all loaded for the ride. I will load it with cocktails when I get there tomorrow! Crushin Time soon!
1973 Dodge Shorty B-100 1995 Chevy G20 Gladiator
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserve body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming
"Wow What a Ride"
Johnny O "O Vanners" of Connecticut! Since 1982
| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | OP Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | I'm going to try and do a live feed of the meetings, depends on the wifi. broadcasts schedule will be the same as the posted meeting schedule. 90 Astro - "The Grey Ghost" - Haulin Ass, Not kids.E-Z Vanners and West Vanners Council of Councils Board Member National Truck-in Board Support Team "No matter where you go, there you are." "If you can't do something smart, Do something right" "There are three kinds of people in the world, those who can count, and those who can't"
| | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 | Have fun,will be watching for live feed!
Jim & Lucy Newkirk 1965 Chevy Bad Influence 1981 Chevy-the Love Shack 2012 Chevy Van , 2020 chevy van 2020 Chevy van Sapphire Sweet. Club Vannerz. vanninvanner@comcast.net | | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 907 Likes: 1 old hand | old hand Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 907 Likes: 1 | Hi Dave, thanks for the update. Will be watching.
Lew Free Spirit Spirit In The Wind Nova Vans Virginia Van Council Troopa Sinner Tribe | | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 | Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 | I will be watching too. lol. Will be at one of the tables. Will be arriving tomorrow afternoon. | | | Re: Council of Councils, February 6-10, 2013, Mansfield Mass. | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,455 Likes: 23 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,455 Likes: 23 | Click goes the keyboard. See ya tonight Phil!
1973 Dodge Shorty B-100 1995 Chevy G20 Gladiator
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserve body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming
"Wow What a Ride"
Johnny O "O Vanners" of Connecticut! Since 1982
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