[CooperSQT]

Hey Everyone, Just thought I'd give you all an update on developments thus far. The date for the "MINI meet" will be Sunday, 8/10 at 9AM. Originally, in the poll we were listing the time as 10AM. The reason for the change is that the Art Museum opens at 10AM that day and it was recommended that we snag the parking area behind the museum early. The area we are meeting is called the "Italian Fountain Circle", behind the Art Museum and to the left of the new Lloyd Hall recreation building. We should be able to park our MINI's around the circle of the Fountain with overflow if needed in the adjacent parking lot. Also, we can park along the curbs leading to the fountain area. The gathering time will start at 9AM, with an expected "exit" time sometime shortly after 10AM. Between 9-10, we will hand out maps for the drive around Philly with an itinerary for photo ops and a stop for lunch.

As a result of communication with the Fairmount Park Commission, we are unable to take a photo with a group of MINI's at the top of the Museum's steps as originally thought. However, we DO have access to many other park areas that would be very cool. It was suggested that we add a drive to the Belmont Plateau and we have a great photo op there with the city as a backdrop. I have acquired many other suggestions, (GREAT ones from Scott ) some of which we will add to our day. TBD

That being said, I will post mssgs weekly to keep you all updated on definitive plans. I am working with a few of you on the itinerary already, anyone else who has ideas, please don't hesitate to drop me an email (jhoff126@comcast.net)...can't wait, this will be a blast! ~Julie