ACTIVITY PACKET GUIDE PLANNING TIME! On behalf of the POCI Executive Committee and Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for registering for the 46th annual Pontiac Oakland Club International Convention. We are pleased to welcome you to the Wisconsin Dells. This year’s host hotel is the Chula Vista Resort, which includes a golf course and water park. The Convention Committee, Art Barrett and Larry Crider, have been busy working with the host Chapters - the God’s Country Chapter and the Badger Chapter of POCI - and the local coordinator Joe Morgan, to plan many fun activities. While making your plans to attend the Convention, I hope you take some time to visit the local attractions. Be sure to visit the model car and coloring contests, the Chapter displays, the Road Warrior, Popular Vote, and Points-Judged Car Shows. Also, visit the guest speaker seminars and Specialty Chapter Meetings. Don’t forget the Oakland Breakfast cruise, Road Warrior lunch cruise, and many other activities. Looking for a part to complete your Pon- tiac, Oakland, or GMC? Try the Swap meet and Vendor area. The POCI welcome night, sponsored by Ames Performance, is open to all, and is always a fun time. Don’t forget to attend the POCI Chapter Night Banquet, and the final activity, the Car Show Awards Banquet. All should prove to be outstanding entertainment. Thank you for planning your vacation with us! Wayne Beran, POCI President Version 1: 2/15/18 Page 2 WHAT’S INSIDE... Your POCI Convention Planning Guide! Who to contact for Letter from POCI Pres. Wayne Beran Page 2 Convention Questions Host Chapters Welcome Page 4 Drive-In Movie Night Page 5 POCI Club Office Schedule of Events Pages 6-7 Paul Bergstrom (763) 479-2111 Banquet Meal Choices Page 8 email: [email protected] POCI Welcome Night Page 8 Convention Coordinators Road Warriors Cruise Page 9 Art Barrett (417) 737-1469 Tours & Driving Tours Pages 10-17 Larry Crider (918) 798-2765 Hotel Information Page 17 Guest Speakers Pages 18-21 Host Chapter Contacts Popular Vote Car Show Classes Page 22 Joe Morgan (608) 512-8054 Activity Sign Up Sheet Pages 23-24 Pat Reda (608) 445-7844 Points-Judged Registration Form Page 25 Chris Wachel (920) 841-0918 Hot Laps at Dells Raceway Park Page 27 50th Anniversary Vehicles Page 28 Points Judged & Popular Vote Long Distance Driven Awards Page 28 Rick Gonser (562) 596-2043 Original Owners Award Page 29 Steve Cook (314) 795-4700 Popular Vote Vehicle Info. Pages 30-33 Points-Judged Car Show Information Page 34 Inside Vendor and Outdoor Swap Car Show Rules & Procedures Pages 35-38 Spaces Model Car Contest Page 37 Todd Zimmermann (920) 526-3454 Trophy Pick Up Form Page 40 Coloring Contest Page 41 Judging Team Application Form Page 43 Registration Info/Hours Page 45 Directions to Chula Vista-host hotel Page 46 Trailer Parking Page 46 Convention Merchandise Page 47 Chula Vista Resort Map Back Cover Wisconsin Dells Area Visitor’s Information Request your FREE Visitor’s Guide: www.wisdells.com (800) 223-3557 Page 3 WELCOME FROM THE HOST CHAPTERS On Wisconsin! On Wisconsin! Forward is our Driving Spirit! On behalf of the Badger State Chapter we invite you to experi- ence a little bit of Wisconsin at the 2018 Pontiac Oakland Club International Convention. We sincerely hope your time spent in Wisconsin is enjoyable. Many hours have been spent pre- paring for your arrival. We are sure you will enjoy the guest speakers, road tours and of course the car show. Wisconsin Dells area has many beautiful natural resources and thrilling activities for your family and friends to encounter. Don’t for- get to enjoy some of the many varieties of Wisconsin cheese, a cold glass of milk, microbrew or wine. No trip to Wisconsin would be complete without an official brat from one of the many producers. We hope you leave with a few more friends and many happy memories filled with car stories to share. Most of all we hope you return in the future. Best Regards, Chris Wachel Badger State Chapter Newsletter Editor Welcome to the 2018 POCI Convention! This is the first POCI convention to be held in Wisconsin and we are looking forward to making it a memorable experience for all attendees. The Chula Vista resort in Wisconsin Dells is a beautiful setting just outside of one of the largest summer vacation spots in the state. The Wisconsin Dells area is absolutely abuzz all summer long with a variety of attractions. Spending the first 21 years of my life growing up there, I am particularly fond of the area. In ad- dition to the Pontiac events we are planning, I hope everyone will set aside some time to get out, explore, and take advantage of the natural beauty and activities this region has to offer. Working with the Badger State Chapter members over the past number of months, I can tell you both clubs are excited about hosting this convention and are committed to putting on the best event possible. Pat Reda President, God’s Country Pontiac Association Page 4 DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT! Monday, June 25 (7:00 pm - movies start at dusk) OPEN TO ALL You will be responsible for the price of admission. CONVOY TO THE BIG SKY DRIVE-IN! We are offering something that can only be described as “Pure Americana” on Monday night. When was the last time that you attended a drive-in movie? On Monday evening we will cruise from our convention’s headquarters at the Chula Vista Resort to the Big Sky Drive-In Theatre about five miles away. Just try to imagine the sight of a drive-in theatre brimming with so many Pontiacs, Oaklands and GMC Trucks! Big Sky boasts two full-sized outdoor screens, and features a double feature of first-run movies. There are two different movies offered each night on each screen, so you can pick the two that appeal most to you. Unlike in the old days when we suffered through grainy pictures and poor sound quality, Big Sky features new digital equipment and stereo sound. They offer a concession stand with a variety of food and snacks including their featured Mamaburger and homemade Sloppy Joes. This will offer everyone a fun way to take their Pontiac to the movies! Big Sky Drive-In Theatre, one of the last drive-in theatres in Wisconsin, is a twin screen drive-in just east of Wisconsin Dells on Highway 16. (608) 254-8025 * We need a vehicle count for this event, please indicate on the Activity Sign Up Sheet, under “Special Convention Events” if you are attending. Page 5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, June 24 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Early Bird Registration Open Monday, June 25 7:00 am Board of Directors Breakfast 8:00 am Board of Directors Annual Meeting 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open (closed for lunch Noon-1:00 pm) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Swap Meet setup and Open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tech Inspection Open (closed for lunch Noon-1:00 pm) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Driving Tour #1 8:20 am – 4:00 pm Driving Tour #2 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Harley Davidson Museum Motor Coach Tour 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Driving Tour #3 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Circus World Museum/Ringling Mansion Tour 10:00 am - Noon Ride the Ducks Boat Ride 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Shopping & Antiques Tour 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Driving Tour #4 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Ride the Ducks Boat Ride 7:00 pm Convoy To Big Sky Drive-In (Movies start at dusk) Tuesday, June 26 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Driving Tour #1 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open (closed for lunch Noon-1:00 pm) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Swap Meet Open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tech Inspection Open (closed for lunch Noon-1:00 pm) (Last day for Points Judge) 8:30 am – 11:00 am Oakland Breakfast 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Harley Davidson Museum Motor Coach Tour 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Driving Tour #2 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Circus World Museum/Ringling Mansion Tour 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Driving Tour #3 10:00 am - Noon Ride the Ducks Boat Ride 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Shopping & Antiques Tour 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Don Meyer Seminar 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Early Times Chapter Meeting 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Street Rod/Modified Chapter Meeting 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Ride the Ducks Boat Ride 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Judges Training Meeting 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Custom Safari Chapter Meeting 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Hot Laps at Dells Raceway Park 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm GMC Chapter Meeting 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm PCPV Chapter Meeting 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm POCI Welcome Night Page 6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, June 27 6:30 am Judge’s Breakfast-Chula Vista host hotel 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open (closed for lunch Noon-1:00 pm) 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Points Judged Car Show 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Swap Meet Open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tech Inspection Open (closed for lunch Noon-1:00 pm) (Popular Vote and Road Warrior only) 9:00 am -10:00 am Firebird Chapter Meeting 9:00 am – 10:00 am Overhead Cammers Meeting 10:00am – 11:00 am Little Indians Meeting 10:00am – 11:30 am Grand Prix Chapter Meeting 10:00 am - Noon Ride the Ducks Boat Ride 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Road Warrior Cruise 11:00 am – Noon Tim Dye Seminar 11:00 am – Noon Cruisin’ Tigers Chapter Meeting 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Alex Beloff III Seminar 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Ride the Ducks Boat Ride 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Happy Hour Chapter Night Banquet 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Chapter Night Banquet Thursday, June 28 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Popular Vote Car Show 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Points Judge displaying Vehicles 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Swap Meet Open 9:00 am – 10:00 am Protest Period for Popular Vote Vehicles 10:00am – 1:00 pm Popular Voting 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Happy Hour Awards Banquet 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Awards Banquet Sign up for the Convention Activities on our website: www.poci.org Here’s how: • Under the “ANNUAL CONVENTION” tab on our home page (www.poci.org), choose “POCI Annual Conventions”.