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Hey everyone, I'm starting this thread to give everyone a heads up that we are organizing another St.Louis caravan to the Denver Nationals. I am currently waiting on some important information and waiting to hear back from Jamie Winston who is the GM at the Creve Coeur Smart center to see if they're going to get involved at all and if they can do anything for us this year.
To be honest, with the Nationals being farther west this year in Denver, I am not going to expect the same turnout we had last time which should be a little easier for us to manage. I will of course throw out the invitation to all those up north, down south, and east of St.Louis that want to join in, you are all welcome.
I have already procured us a group rate at the La Quinta where most of us stayed last time for the caravan to Kansas City and I have just received the details and I have posted it below for everyone so they can reserve your room ahead of time. There are only 30 rooms being held at a rate of $59.00 +tax and will be good for the night of the 8th of July (when probably most us will be coming in) and also the 9th for those wanting to drive out early on the 10th. The rate is guaranteed until June 17th, 21 days before the 8th of July. After June 17th, La Quinta will release any remaining rooms in our group block and return those unreserved rooms back to hotel inventory for sale to the general public, so call early if you know for sure you're coming in. Remember, we are close to the 4th of July, so plan ahead!!!
It is obliviously not required for anyone to stay at the La Quinta as you can freely choose to stay wherever you desire if you have some other personal preference in hotels. I chose the La Quinta because it is clean and quiet with easy highway access and right down the road from the smart center in Creve Coeur (plus they allow pets). There is a grocery store, car wash, numerous restaurants, a pharmacy, tire center (hopefully no one will need this), casinos and entertainment, and more within a 5-10 minute drive. I am currently looking into contacting several local restaurants to see if they have any group discounts or at least be able to accommodate a larger group. If not, there's the always reliable Denny's, which is right across the street from the hotel, that we can walk to for breakfast if everyone is interested. The general manager, Dan, has already told me there is no issue with accommodating our group, thanks Dan :bigthumbup:.
The tentative plan is for us to leave out on the 9th of July by noon. This way we can be in KC before rush hour to stop for those who want to top off their car and stretch their legs, and then head out for a few more hours to Salina, Kansas for an overnight stay. At this time, those who wish to continue straight through to Denver may do so if they desire (I personally hate driving more than 8 hours in a day). In the morning, we all can grab some breakfast and leave about 10 am and make the final drive to Denver which is roughly about 6-6.5 hours. I am looking in to group rates in Salina as we speak and I will update you when I hear something back.
Again, this just a tentative and and may have minor changes as we get closer to the event. I am open to any suggestions or any ideas that may make this run smoother, so don't hesitate to step up and speak your mind.
Please email me at [email protected] to Hey everyone, if you are going to travel with the caravan, please provide me:
I have started the list of attendees, so keep me updated on your reservations. I will also post a link to this thread over on smart USA insider for those who do not visit SCOA.
To be honest, with the Nationals being farther west this year in Denver, I am not going to expect the same turnout we had last time which should be a little easier for us to manage. I will of course throw out the invitation to all those up north, down south, and east of St.Louis that want to join in, you are all welcome.
I have already procured us a group rate at the La Quinta where most of us stayed last time for the caravan to Kansas City and I have just received the details and I have posted it below for everyone so they can reserve your room ahead of time. There are only 30 rooms being held at a rate of $59.00 +tax and will be good for the night of the 8th of July (when probably most us will be coming in) and also the 9th for those wanting to drive out early on the 10th. The rate is guaranteed until June 17th, 21 days before the 8th of July. After June 17th, La Quinta will release any remaining rooms in our group block and return those unreserved rooms back to hotel inventory for sale to the general public, so call early if you know for sure you're coming in. Remember, we are close to the 4th of July, so plan ahead!!!
It is obliviously not required for anyone to stay at the La Quinta as you can freely choose to stay wherever you desire if you have some other personal preference in hotels. I chose the La Quinta because it is clean and quiet with easy highway access and right down the road from the smart center in Creve Coeur (plus they allow pets). There is a grocery store, car wash, numerous restaurants, a pharmacy, tire center (hopefully no one will need this), casinos and entertainment, and more within a 5-10 minute drive. I am currently looking into contacting several local restaurants to see if they have any group discounts or at least be able to accommodate a larger group. If not, there's the always reliable Denny's, which is right across the street from the hotel, that we can walk to for breakfast if everyone is interested. The general manager, Dan, has already told me there is no issue with accommodating our group, thanks Dan :bigthumbup:.
The tentative plan is for us to leave out on the 9th of July by noon. This way we can be in KC before rush hour to stop for those who want to top off their car and stretch their legs, and then head out for a few more hours to Salina, Kansas for an overnight stay. At this time, those who wish to continue straight through to Denver may do so if they desire (I personally hate driving more than 8 hours in a day). In the morning, we all can grab some breakfast and leave about 10 am and make the final drive to Denver which is roughly about 6-6.5 hours. I am looking in to group rates in Salina as we speak and I will update you when I hear something back.
Again, this just a tentative and and may have minor changes as we get closer to the event. I am open to any suggestions or any ideas that may make this run smoother, so don't hesitate to step up and speak your mind.
Please email me at [email protected] to Hey everyone, if you are going to travel with the caravan, please provide me:
- Names of who's attending
- Contact numbers
- E-mail Address
- Which hotels you are staying at (St.Louis, Salina, or both)
- Year and model (Pure, Passion, Brabus, etc...) of your car
I have started the list of attendees, so keep me updated on your reservations. I will also post a link to this thread over on smart USA insider for those who do not visit SCOA.
***UPDATE***
St.Louis, MO.
La Quinta Inns and Suites
12330 Dorsett Rd.
Maryland Heights, MO. 63043
(314)-878-1212
Salina, KS.
Days Inn
407 West Diamond Dr.
Salina,. KS. 67401
785-823-9791
Confirmed Hotel Reservations:
1. Scott Merritt/Patty Meeks (mer071898/sharkdog1986)-St.Louis/Salina
2. Ken Storms (CVA59)-Salina
3. John Sheehan (jwight)-St.Louis/Salina
4. Barry and Linda Prosser (bpsmart)-St.Louis/Salina
5. Steve and Cindy Kueker (chumly)-Salina
6. Nancy Paul (outaboutsc)
Caravan
1. Scott Merritt/Patty Meeks (mer071898/sharkdog1986)
2. Ken Storms (CVA59)
3. John Sheehan (jwight)
4. Barry and Linda Prosser (bpsmart)
5. Steve and Cindy Kueker (chumly)
6. Nancy Paul (outaboutsc)
7. Mike Keenoy (DrKillerBee)
Keep those names coming!!!!
La Quinta Inns and Suites
12330 Dorsett Rd.
Maryland Heights, MO. 63043
(314)-878-1212
- Each guest will be responsible for making their own reservations. Please direct call 1-866-527-1498 no later than 6/17/2013. Please use the group confirmation code of 4001GRECLT
- After 6/17/2013, La Quinta will release any remaining rooms in our group block and return those unreserved rooms back to hotel inventory for sale to the general public.
- Each individual guest will be responsible for all charges incurred, including room rate, taxes, and any incidental charges incurred
Salina, KS.
Days Inn
407 West Diamond Dr.
Salina,. KS. 67401
785-823-9791
- Each guest will be responsible for making their own reservations. Please direct call 785-823-9791 no later than 7/1/2013 by 4:00 pm. Just mention the group name Smart Car Nationals.
- After 7/1/2013, Days Inn will release any remaining rooms in our group block and return those unreserved rooms back to hotel inventory for sale to the general public.
- Each individual guest will be responsible for all charges incurred, including room rate, taxes, and any incidental charges incurred
Confirmed Hotel Reservations:
1. Scott Merritt/Patty Meeks (mer071898/sharkdog1986)-St.Louis/Salina
2. Ken Storms (CVA59)-Salina
3. John Sheehan (jwight)-St.Louis/Salina
4. Barry and Linda Prosser (bpsmart)-St.Louis/Salina
5. Steve and Cindy Kueker (chumly)-Salina
6. Nancy Paul (outaboutsc)
Caravan
1. Scott Merritt/Patty Meeks (mer071898/sharkdog1986)
2. Ken Storms (CVA59)
3. John Sheehan (jwight)
4. Barry and Linda Prosser (bpsmart)
5. Steve and Cindy Kueker (chumly)
6. Nancy Paul (outaboutsc)
7. Mike Keenoy (DrKillerBee)
Keep those names coming!!!!
