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Virginia Beach, Tidewater Area, Classic Broncos Meet and Greet
Saturday, 4/4/09, 4 pm to 8 pm
At
Parking lot in front of Jenro's Coffee House
Haygood Shopping Center
1085 Independence Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
I contacted several local Classic Bronco enthusiasts. This meeting seems long overdue.
Jenro’s will be a great first meeting place. Search “Haygood Shopping Center” and "Saturday Night Fever" on Google and you will see why.
Thanks to Dave, a member of the local Tidewater Fourwheelers, who will be bringing a “RTI” ramp for those wanting to flex their steel. Jenro's will be roping off a space for it.
Everyone welcome.
The Story behind the Raffle:
After announcing this event, I proudly drove out to Windsor, Virginia to personally invite Henry Cecil Eley Jr to attend. Cecil was the owner/operator of “‘66-77 Bronco Parts and Sales of Windsor, Virginia.” He retired in the Mid/Early ‘90s and closed his business for good. He loved 66-77 Broncos, he quickly understood that I did too, and he even preached to me sincerely, in apostolic manner, that I should consider purchasing his business. My experience with Cecil was brief, I hadn’t seen him in over 15 years, I couldn’t remember his first name, but Cecil left an positive impression on me. I couldn't wait to tell him. I knew he would be excited.
Cecil passed away two months prior, at age 71, 12/23/08. His online obituary can be found at http://www.tidewaternews.com/obits/2008/dec/26/henry-eley-jr/
I spoke to Cecil’s wife, discussed it with her, and fitting, our 4/4/09 Tidewater Broncos raffle will be held in Cecil’s name, with all proceeds being donated, -half to his minor daughter, and half to the American Cancer Society. Hopefully this event will re-occur annually, with all proceeds donated in Cecil’s name. Can't see it any other way.
If "Tidewater Broncos" needs a logo, then look no further than Cecil's catalog cover. I will post it here. Give me a few days.
All apparel, products, items, etc. will be raffled off. Anyone walking the lot can purchase tickets, -even the hot rodders.
Bronco Magazines, catalogs, stickers, etc., will be handed out to those that sign up for “Tidewater Broncos” while supplies last. There is no fee to sign up. The main purpose for signing up is to guarentee your invitation to next year’s event (because I will not spend nearly as much time finding you.), and to share your name and email address with other members, to be included in the network of Bronco owners for parts, help, etc.
If your decision to come, or not, is based on the items being raffled, then don't come. This event is about seeing Broncos, and meeting Bronco owners! Lots of Good behind the raffle so bring cash!
I can’t wait!
Scott
fiasco5@aol.com
Update 4/5/09
The turnout was great, -roughly 25 classic Broncos. I say “roughly” because keeping track of them was difficult. We steadily jockeyed for our parking section, and some Broncos departed early and some arrived late. Mike, you did a great job with taking the photos and making them available so fast! Over 200 photos of this event are available on photobucket at, http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/...=slideshow&track=share_email_album_view_click
Scott
Saturday, 4/4/09, 4 pm to 8 pm
At
Parking lot in front of Jenro's Coffee House
Haygood Shopping Center
1085 Independence Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
I contacted several local Classic Bronco enthusiasts. This meeting seems long overdue.
Jenro’s will be a great first meeting place. Search “Haygood Shopping Center” and "Saturday Night Fever" on Google and you will see why.
Thanks to Dave, a member of the local Tidewater Fourwheelers, who will be bringing a “RTI” ramp for those wanting to flex their steel. Jenro's will be roping off a space for it.
Everyone welcome.
The Story behind the Raffle:
After announcing this event, I proudly drove out to Windsor, Virginia to personally invite Henry Cecil Eley Jr to attend. Cecil was the owner/operator of “‘66-77 Bronco Parts and Sales of Windsor, Virginia.” He retired in the Mid/Early ‘90s and closed his business for good. He loved 66-77 Broncos, he quickly understood that I did too, and he even preached to me sincerely, in apostolic manner, that I should consider purchasing his business. My experience with Cecil was brief, I hadn’t seen him in over 15 years, I couldn’t remember his first name, but Cecil left an positive impression on me. I couldn't wait to tell him. I knew he would be excited.
Cecil passed away two months prior, at age 71, 12/23/08. His online obituary can be found at http://www.tidewaternews.com/obits/2008/dec/26/henry-eley-jr/
I spoke to Cecil’s wife, discussed it with her, and fitting, our 4/4/09 Tidewater Broncos raffle will be held in Cecil’s name, with all proceeds being donated, -half to his minor daughter, and half to the American Cancer Society. Hopefully this event will re-occur annually, with all proceeds donated in Cecil’s name. Can't see it any other way.
If "Tidewater Broncos" needs a logo, then look no further than Cecil's catalog cover. I will post it here. Give me a few days.
All apparel, products, items, etc. will be raffled off. Anyone walking the lot can purchase tickets, -even the hot rodders.
Bronco Magazines, catalogs, stickers, etc., will be handed out to those that sign up for “Tidewater Broncos” while supplies last. There is no fee to sign up. The main purpose for signing up is to guarentee your invitation to next year’s event (because I will not spend nearly as much time finding you.), and to share your name and email address with other members, to be included in the network of Bronco owners for parts, help, etc.
If your decision to come, or not, is based on the items being raffled, then don't come. This event is about seeing Broncos, and meeting Bronco owners! Lots of Good behind the raffle so bring cash!
I can’t wait!
Scott
fiasco5@aol.com
Update 4/5/09
The turnout was great, -roughly 25 classic Broncos. I say “roughly” because keeping track of them was difficult. We steadily jockeyed for our parking section, and some Broncos departed early and some arrived late. Mike, you did a great job with taking the photos and making them available so fast! Over 200 photos of this event are available on photobucket at, http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/...=slideshow&track=share_email_album_view_click
Scott
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