2009 GTOAA Nationals Breaking News

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July 2009 Will be a Source of Memories for
Pontiace Enthusiasts in Years to Come

July 7th to 11th, 2009 will be the dates of GTOAA's and POCI's jointly held annual National conventions. Be There! These two international Pontiac clubs will share the show field (with independent judging by each club), hold joint drag races, share seminars, jointly hear professional speakers, have one huge joint swap meet and enjoy each others' company. Club business meetings as always will be individual to each club.

Planned activities for Your Co-Vention will be held at the Location Below.


Car Show:
Ervin J. Nutter Center (Wright State University's 8,000+ Seat Sports Arena)
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, Ohio 45435

Host Hotel:
Holiday Inn (An Award Winning Hotel for Accommodations & Service)
2800 Presidential Drive
Fairborn, Ohio 45324
937-426-7800
(Within walking distance of the E.J. Nutter Center)

Co-Host Hotel:
Hope Hotel & Conference Center
Chidlaw Road & Spruce Way
Bldg # 823 Area "A"
WPAFB, Ohio 45433-5000
937-879-2629
(8 minute drive from the E.J. Nutter Center)


When registering, you must say you are registering for the Co-Vention and give your GTOAA or POCI membership number to receive the Co-Vention Rate. Precede your membership number with either a "G" or a "P" so that we can verify you are a member in good standing with the club! If you are a member of both clubs, use your membership number that best represents the car you are showing or your activity plans.

Drag Races:
Kilkare Raceway (1/4 Quarter mile Strip & 3/8 mile banked Speedway)
1166 Dayton-Xenia Road
Xenia, Ohio 45385
937-429-2961

There are 27 additional Hotels with accommodations some within walking distance of the E.J. Nutter Center.

See the complete list at on the POCI.org web site.
http://www.poci.org/

[cquist]

Here are a list of all the hotels. Remember that the cars will be at the Nutter Center so it does not matter which hotel you book. Shuttles will be available to the various hotels during the week.

2009 July 7-11, 2009


Welcome GTOAA and POCI members. Here are your lodging options chosen by your planning committee for the 2009 CoVention. Please note that in all cases the best way to register is to phone the hotel. Your special convention discount rate is only available by mentioning that you are attending the GTOAA/POCI CoVention. You MUST be registered with the CoVention before making hotel reservations. We encourage you to book your rooms as early as possible as rooms will sell quickly.
Please mention that you are part of the Pontiac Convention for 2009

Hotels are listed based on distance from the Nutter Center (closest to farthest)

Fairfield Inn
2500 Paramount Place
Fairborn, OH 45324
937-427-0800
Contact: Tonya Young
Rate: $114 *
2 tenths of a mile from the Nutter Center
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/daydf-fairfield-inn-dayton-fairborn/ Hampton Inn
2550 Paramount Place
Fairborn, OH 45324
937-429-5505
Contact: Costas Reamensnyder
Rate: $114 *
2 tenths of a mile from the Nutter Center
http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml ?ctyhocn=DAYFNHX
Homewood Suites (co-host)
2750 Presidential Dr.
Fairborn, OH 45324
937-429-0600
Contact: Matt Pauley
Rate: $144 *
3 tenths of a mile West of the Nutter Center
http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/en_US/hw/hotel/D AYFBHW-Homewood-Suites-by-Hilton-Dayton-Fairborn-Wright-Patterson--Ohio/index.do Holiday Inn-675 Fairborn - HOST
2800 Presidential Dr.
Fairborn, OH 45324
937-426-7800
Contact: Kris Davis
Rate: $99
3 tenths of a mile West of the Nutter Center
http://www.whihotels.com/ebrochures/hifairborn/ind ex.shtml
Studio Plus
3131 Presidential Drive
Fairborn, OH 45324
937-429-0140
Contact: Kathy LaRue
Rate: $89.99
½ mile West of the Nutter Center
http://www.studioplus.com/hotels/dayton-fairborn.html Country Inn and Suites
3845 Germany Lane
Beavercreek, OH 45434
937-426-2608
Contact: Nila Patel
Rate: $109 *
1 mile West of the Nutter Center
http://www.countryinns.com/fairbornoh
Suburban Extended Stay
3845 Germany Lane
Beavercreek, OH 45434
937-426-2608
Contact: Judy Peterson
Rate: $90.00
1 mile West from the Nutter Center
http://www.suburbanhotels.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=OH353&sid=yb_d.4tcumg_aam.8&sarea=84741&sname=Beavercreek&sstate Courtyard by Marriott
2777 Fairfield Commons
Beavercreek, OH 45431
937-429-5203
Contact: Carroll Hammond
Rate: $119.99* (Q) & $124.99 (K)
1 mile South of the Nutter Center
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/daybc-courtyard-dayton-beavercreek/
Residence Inn and Suites
2779 Fairfield Commons Blvd.
Beavercreek, OH 45431
937-427-3914
Contact: Carroll Hammond
Rate: $119 (1 BR suite) $124 (2 BR suite)*
1 mile South of the Nutter Center
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dayrb-residence-inn-dayton-beavercreek/ Hilton Garden Inn
3520 Pentagon Road
Beavercreek, OH 45431
937-458-2650
Contact: Shawn Stidham
Rate: $139
1 1/4 miles South of the Nutter Center
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/hotels/ind ex.jhtml?ctyhocn=DAYBCGI
Hope Hotel and Conference Center (co-host)
Bldg 823, Area A
WPAFB, OH 45433
937-879-2696
Contact: Lynn Furderer
Rate: $75
2.5 miles behind the Nutter Center
http://www.hopehotel.com/
Comfort Inn – WPAFB
616 N. Broad Street
Fairborn, OH 45324
937-879-2696
Contact: Ken Stidham
Rate: $89.99*
5 miles NW of the Nutter Center
http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=OH423

Hawthorn Inn and Suites
730 E. Xenia Dr.
Fairborn, OH 45324
937-754-9109
Contact: Jeff Andrews
Rate: $105*
5.5 miles North of the Nutter Center
http://www.hawthorn.com/reservations/locationdetai l.asp?facid=2566 Econo Lodge
2220 US Route 35
Alpha, OH 45301
937-429-5203
Contact: Kanti Panchal
Rate: $65 (K) & $75 (2 – Q)
5.5 miles East of the Nutter Center (near Kilcare)
http://www.econolodge.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=OH114
Holiday Inn - Xenia
300 Xenia Towne Square
Xenia, OH 45385
937-372-9921
Contact: Pam Minchew
Rate: $99
9 miles East of the Nutter Center (near Kilcare)
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/xen oh
Holiday Inn - Express
5655 Wilmington Pike
Centerville, OH 45459
937-424-5757
Contact: Angela Shockley
Rate: $109*
9 miles South of the Nutter Center
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/cpk oh?_requestid=517737
Holiday Inn-Dayton Mall
31 Prestige Plaza Drive
Miamisburg, OH 45342
937-434-6804
Contact: Susan White
Rate: $89
15 miles South of the Nutter Center
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/day ma?_requestid=111156 Courtyard by Marriott-Dayton Mall
100 Prestige Place
Miamisburg, OH 45342
937-433-3131
Contact: Mary Ciesa
Rate: $99
15 miles South of the Nutter Center
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dayml-courtyard-dayton-south-mall/
Hawthorn Inn and Suites- Dayton Mall
155 Prestige Plaza Drive
Miamisburg, OH 45342
937-434-7881
Contact: Aletha Dillinger
Rate: $119 & $139 *
15 miles South of the Nutter Center
http://www.hawthorn.com/reservations/locationdetai l.asp?facid=4823
DoubleTree Hotel-Dayton Mall
300 Prestige Place
Miamisburg, OH 45342
937-436-2400
Contact: Becky Snyder
Rate: $129
15 miles South of the Nutter Center
http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/DAYSS DT-Doubletree-Guest-Suites-Dayton-Miamisburg-Ohio/index.do;jsessionid=C1B7139F8AA659B4A4174CB24 29FF17C.etc42
SpringHill Suites-Dayton Mall
417 North Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
937-432-9277
Contact: Sandy Roark
Rate: $109*
15 miles South of the Nutter Center
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/daysh-springhill-suites-dayton-south-miamisburg/ * Includes a continental, extended continental or full breakfast
·1 Does not include tax

For question please contact:
Lisa Willis – Sales Manager-800-733-9109 or lwillis@greenecountyohio.org
Greene County Convention and Visitors Bureau
1221 Meadow Bridge Dr. Suite A
Beavercreek, OH 45434

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[Black Devil]

Nice info guys. Thanks a bunch.

Morty, shoot me a call again please.

[speeddemon]

damn,this is already organized 10000 times better than what I saw of saratoga

[BRAZEN06GTO]

Great info on the 2009 GTOAA/POCI Co-Vention. This will be huge.

Mods...Can we have this stickied as a new event thread, separated from the 2008 event posts?

[GTO 06]

damn,this is already organized 10000 times better than what I saw of saratoga

too bad you didn't make it....

this event is a huge undertaken.. im sure there will be a few dropped balls along the way...

but most will be picked up along the way as well...

[JoeCiv]

i clicked on the first hotel, and the normal rate was only $99 vs. $114 for gtoaa rate...

i dont think im going to make reservations with the club rate, especially if like someone said in another post, you cant cancel them.

edit: just made reservations at the fairfield inn july 6-12, $99 a night.

[Daddy-O]

There is also some information and a registration form in the August Legend Magazine.

[xmod]

I'll be there. I can't wait!! :)

[Mossberg]

Sweet it's in the midwest. I'm in for sure.

[Hidlebaugh]

I'm 20 minutes away and just got my GTO... I'm definitely in.

Do I need to be a member of the GTOAA or POCI? If so, what does that entail?

[cquist]

I'm 20 minutes away and just got my GTO... I'm definitely in.

Do I need to be a member of the GTOAA or POCI? If so, what does that entail?

Yes you have to be a member of one of the two organizations in order to register. Each club is about 30 dollars or so for a year. They each include a years subsciption to their magazine. This year POCI is having a 10 dollar trial membership which will be good for 3 months and activated at the show. You cant go wrong either way. Hope to see you there.

[LS2GOAT05]

I'm 20 minutes away and just got my GTO... I'm definitely in.

Do I need to be a member of the GTOAA or POCI? If so, what does that entail?


As said above, you need to be a member. GTOAA is better for us, POCI is geared towards waaaay older cars.

[cquist]

As said above, you need to be a member. GTOAA is better for us, POCI is geared towards waaaay older cars.

This is not true. POCI in fact is geared to all Pontiacs and Oaklands. Mostly Pontiac for obvious reasons. Solstice, Firebird, Grand Am and all the others are all included.

[oddkiller]

wow. If i get to go with some ppl here in miami, I'm down. Otherwise, I'm going on a plane n rent a G8 lol...

[livinfulltilt]

banked speedway? You got my attention!

[Dan_E]

Either way, hope to see ya'll out at the big show.

[cquist]

It is time to start getting your registrations in. http://www.gtoaapocinationals.com/PDF/Registration _Form.pdf

[b4z]

Is this a worthwile event to attend?
How many GTOs usually come?
I'm assuming there will be some for sale also?

[sandu002]

It will be a huge event this year since it is a joint meet of GTOAA & POCI. They are expecting 2,000 cars.

[Rob@WretchedMS]

agreed, THIS is going to be the event to go to

[b4z]

Rob@Wretched,

Great. Hopefully I will see you there. Talk to you about some pedders stuff to get my 12,000 mile '06 feeling like new again. I swear after 1200 miles it feels the same as my my '04 when it had 31,000 miles......but then my '04 did the same thing in the same mileage period.

[2006 GTO]

One thing I noticed when registering. You don't have what classification you want to be in. What I mean is there is nothing about stock, mild mod, super mod, etc. I guess when registering you could put your classification in the "Any other vital information" area?

[BRAZEN06GTO]

One thing I noticed when registering. You don't have what classification you want to be in. What I mean is there is nothing about stock, mild mod, super mod, etc. I guess when registering you could put your classification in the "Any other vital information" area?

I agree...the registration sheet leaves a lot to be desired.

PV classification & winner circle info. is absent.

I certainly hope it isn't expected for the cars to be classified once they reach tech-in. That could be a time consuming disaster. You should already have determined your class upon registering & the tech. inspectors job is to verify such, control parking assignments, ect.

Maybe the packets that are sent out, starting in March for those who have registered, will supply some more info.

[sandu002]

I would think the committee will verify all registrations before they send out the packets. Therefore if you did not state a class, your registration is incomplete and they would contact you for any missing information.

[Playdough]

If you look in the latest legend it does have a place for you to state which class and everything you want to be in.

Kim

[2006 GTO]

Well what was supplied to us at the meeting at Haydocy didn't have it. I agree, sandu002, they will be making alot of calls to people that have already registered.

[cquist]

Less than 5 months away. It is time to print out those registrations and send them in.

[GTO1_OHIO]

Less than 5 months away. It is time to print out those registrations and send them in.

Well now that I landed a new job and am staying putin Ohio I'll be able to.

[rcsfastgto]

sign me up.

[TrakDay]

Well looks like I am going to miss out yet again... My sister is getting married on July 11 and I have to be there a couple days early. Another fricken destination wedding... anyways wish I could come.

[marq75]

I'm only 30 min away in Brookville Ohio. Do I need to be a member to just view the event and not enter my car?

[Rob@WretchedMS]

nope, anyone can go

[b4z]

Anybody have a line on hotel rooms? i called a couple of places on the list about a month ago and many were booked. Especially since I was only staying 1 night.
I may elect to stay a half hour or more South since that will put me closer to home.

[GTO1_OHIO]

Anybody have a line on hotel rooms? i called a couple of places on the list about a month ago and many were booked. Especially since I was only staying 1 night.
I may elect to stay a half hour or more South since that will put me closer to home.

They are still available and close to the convention center. I just booked a room yesterday, Baymont Inn and Suites Fairborn, Fairborn Ohio ...$93/night

[Playdough]

Any word on the confirmations that were going to be sent out in March?

[Midnight]

Anybody have a line on hotel rooms? i called a couple of places on the list about a month ago and many were booked. Especially since I was only staying 1 night.
I may elect to stay a half hour or more South since that will put me closer to home.
If you're coming up I-75, look into the Hampton Inn in Monroe, OH. Be warned though, 75 is going to be a war zone construction zone from Northern Kentucky all the way through Dayton. If you can come up I-77 to I-70 and across (or US 35 if you want), you should miss a ton of construction, and you can stay near Columbus as an alternative.

[GTO1_OHIO]

Am I missing something, I mean the event is getting pretty close and I don't see the normal list of who's going.

[SK360]

I think most are disenchanted with the organization, or don't want to pay hundreds of dollars for the weekend plus buy a fire extinguisher.

[cquist]

I think most are disenchanted with the organization, or don't want to pay hundreds of dollars for the weekend plus buy a fire extinguisher.

The cost is $49 to register. If you are not a member of POCI or GTOAA already then you can get a temporary membership to POCI for 10 bucks. Fire extinguishers can be purchased at Sams right now.$25 for a 2 pack(about 13 bucks each). I am staying at the Red Roof Inn right across the street for $56 dollars a night. 4 of us are sharing the room.4 nights comes out to %56 dollars each for the week. Food and some activities will be extra, but it will be well worth the good time you will have with your fellow GTO/Pontiac enthusiasts.

[sandu002]

Any update on when confirmations are being mailed or emailed?

[b4z]

Midnight, thanks!

[cquist]

Everybody should be up to date on the confirmations.

[cquist]

Come on guys. Time is running out.

[GTO 06]

What the long range forecast looking like....

can't wait.. only a few weeks left....

[HUMBLER]

Being we are talking about Ohio, long range forecasts are useless but I'm sure it will be HOT!

[BRAZEN06GTO]

What the long range forecast looking like....

can't wait.. only a few weeks left....

Morty...step awaaaaaay from the calendar!!!!:facepalm:

If you wait a few weeks, you'll miss it...try 11 days left!!!

[GTO 06]

Morty...step awaaaaaay from the calendar!!!!:facepalm:

If you wait a few weeks, you'll miss it...try 11 days left!!!


thats 2 work weeks...hehehehehe

[cquist]

I thought you only worked 1 day a week.

[GTO1_OHIO]

I'm registered and plan to be down Wednesday ... but honestly to me this whole thing is looking like a big no show for the 04-06 crew, especially the Ohio guys. I'm very disappointed that there has been very little enthusiasm for the event this year. That being the case I may just wait until Friday and check in after I'm done drag racing.

[cquist]

I'm registered and plan to be down Wednesday ... but honestly to me this whole thing is looking like a big no show for the 04-06 crew, especially the Ohio guys. I'm very disappointed that there has been very little enthusiasm for the event this year. That being the case I may just wait until Friday and check in after I'm done drag racing.

You dont need a bunch of 04-06 guys to have a good time. We will be there all week and it dont matter who shows up. Most guys have not been to a GTO event and dont know what they are missing.

[GTO 06]

I thought you only worked 1 day a week. No wait that can't be right your the one that works at the post office,,,hehehehe

I'm registered and plan to be down Wednesday ... but honestly to me this whole thing is looking like a big no show for the 04-06 crew, especially the Ohio guys. I'm very disappointed that there has been very little enthusiasm for the event this year. That being the case I may just wait until Friday and check in after I'm done drag racing.

What and not see your pretty face...ahahahaha shit...

,,,,

[Midnight]

Midnight, thanks!
No sweat. :thumbs:

[wango-z-tango]

Times are crazy nowadays, but I have a reservation for Fri/Sat night, and hope to be there with the traditional fixin's. Just for Todd I'll sandbag it down with a few 30s of Molson Canadian. I have commitments from Jul 6-10, but will try to go AWOL on the 9th.

Hope to see you all again this year, and to meet some new folks, perhaps even Midnight.

[BRAZEN06GTO]

Times are crazy nowadays, but I have a reservation for Fri/Sat night, and hope to be there with the traditional fixin's. Just for Todd I'll sandbag it down with a few 30s of Molson Canadian. I have commitments from Jul 6-10, but will try to go AWOL on the 9th.

Hope to see you all again this year, and to meet some new folks, perhaps even Midnight.


:woot:

[cquist]

Times are crazy nowadays, but I have a reservation for Fri/Sat night, and hope to be there with the traditional fixin's. Just for Todd I'll sandbag it down with a few 30s of Molson Canadian. I have commitments from Jul 6-10, but will try to go AWOL on the 9th.

Hope to see you all again this year, and to meet some new folks, perhaps even Midnight.

You can do it. See you in a week or so.

[gotzaGTO]

I'm registered and plan to be down Wednesday ... but honestly to me this whole thing is looking like a big no show for the 04-06 crew, especially the Ohio guys. I'm very disappointed that there has been very little enthusiasm for the event this year. That being the case I may just wait until Friday and check in after I'm done drag racing.

I would have loved to have made it this year, but I got a kid here now and that forced me to not going and I couldn't go last year due to the expense of driving to New York and back with 4 dollar a gallon gas. I was there both in 06 and 07 and it was good times. You'll have a good time regardless..

[wango-z-tango]

Quick, anybody needing a room for Weds/Thu I just cancelled my res for a 1 King room at:

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Fairborn South
3971 COLONEL GLENN HIGHWAY
FAIRBORN, OH 45324
(937) 429-2222

I'll still be there Friday and Saturday though, sorry.