To anyone who can answer several questions,
I have just finished looking at the NUC 2000 web site and I have some additional
questions/concerns/comments. Maybe some of these concerns will disappear once
more information is made available.
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I do not understand why “Michigan weather” is getting so much attention (Also
brought up at NUC 1999). How is it any different from Minnesota, Ohio or Iowa
weather where past conventions have been held? (I’m familiar with Midwest
Summer weather.) Were the track events held first at these other conventions?
I would think that heat, humidity and chance of an afternoon
thunder/lightning storm is the same in each of these states on any given day
(We had lightning and rain at NUC 1999). What makes Michigan weather so
different that the schedule must vary from the previous two years and the
past in general? It seems to make sense to hold the track events during the
second half of the convention. -
With heat and humidity a given, why do we want to schedule the tough race
(2a) during the hottest part of the day? -
Based on attending the previous two conventions it seems like we are pushing
it to get in a full day of track racing and then all the Standard Competition
in one day. I would think most riders would be physically beat after 6+ hours
of racing and standing in 80-90 degree weather with 80%-90% humidity. I know
I was tired at NUC 1998 after standing around in the 90+ degree weather and I
didn’t even race. As hard as some rider’s train for the Standard Competition
is it fair to them to compete when they might be physically drained and not
able to give a 100% effort to the event? Maybe it doesn’t matter. -
Without more information about the dorms I have the following questions: Most
dorm rooms that I have seen at colleges are 2 people to a room. In California
we placed one adult with 3 or 4 kids in a motel/hotel room. How can we
properly supervise lots of kids in many small dorm rooms? What has been done
in the past when there was no motel/hotel and only dorms were used? How does
a family of 4-7 stay together? Do several rooms share one bathroom with
shower or is there a main bathroom or two for each floor with many showers,
etc.? Do we each get a key for our rooms? Are the dorm rooms air-conditioned?
More information about lodging would be appreciated. I am a little
disappointed that a site was picked where no motel/hotel would be available
for convention attendees to stay. -
I believe I heard that a previous convention was held in Adrian. Maybe some
comments from those who attended would be helpful. Are there more than fast
food restaurants to eat at? How many people attended? How many do you expect
to attend this year? (How many people typically attend a convention when it
is held in the Midwest?) -
If we are so jammed in the schedule that the muni has to be a post-convention
event and track and standard competition must occur on the same day why don’t
we just hold NUC 2000 from July 19th - 23rd and schedule events like in years
past. The extra day would give us plenty of time in the event we lose an
afternoon due to weather. We could use any extra time on the 5 available days
to include more family related activities (fun rides, picnics, swimming,
etc.) or workshops.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am still fairly new to these
Conventions and only have NUC 1998 and NUC 1999 to use for comparisons. I am
looking forward to coming to the Midwest for a Convention. I do not have an
e-mail address for either Jan Layne or Dottie Sogoian. Could someone please
forward this to them. Thanks again to anyone who takes the time to answer any of
these questions or respond to any of the comments. Have a fantastic New Year
full of good health and wonderful surprises.
Curtis Tipton-curtis@nwlink.com Panther Pride