Just a heads up – mark your calendars!

The committee that brought you the Concorso Italia in Little Italy last year to benefit the Children's Guild is planning a new event for September 28, 2008. We will feature a new location, the vibrant streetscape of Harbor East near Downtown Baltimore and Little Italy. This new location promises more room for the display of Italian autos and motorcycles. If you participated last year you will soon receive a letter offering you early registration to reserve your space for this year's event.

As with last year, the ‘judging’ will be Sponsor’s Choice – not traditional Concours judging. Not that we don’t appreciate the work that goes into showing the vehicles for display – trust me we do!
We will also present a People’s Choice award.

The event will include a gourmet luncheon provided by Cinghiale and a hors d’oeuvres reception for the presentation of awards.

Registration information will be available in May.

We are currently seeking sponsors for this event – if you are interested in making a charitable contribution with benefits, please contact me for further information.

Spectators are free – but we will graciously accept donations to benefit the Children’s Guild.

To learn more about the Children’s Guild, please visit their website: www.childrensguild.org (our event information should soon be posted there under the events link).

We will also be offering for sale “Pit Passes” so those not displaying may enjoy all the event has to offer including the luncheon and the reception.

As more information becomes available, I will post again.

Just a quick update:

Letters and registration forms have been mailed to those that showed their cars last year.
Registration forms for new participants will be available May 1 from the Children's Guild website - Children's Guild - under news and events.

Some of the options discussed by members of the committee include the following. I would like some feedback to gauge the interest of those on the forum: would you be interested in ...
* discounted hotel rates for the Harbor East area?
* Saturday "Road Rally" to an area vineyard for tour and lunch?
* Saturday evening "Private Reception" at a location in the Harbor East area?
* Fashion show?

We are seeking sponsors, donors and advertisers - if interested please visit Children's Guild - under news and events for relative forms.

Please feel free to PM me.

Registration forms are now available online through the Children's Guild website Children's Guild. Please look under news and events for the Concours D'Elegance link. On-line registration will soon be available (by June 1).

Early bird (discounted) registration has been extended to July 31.

In addition to benefitting The Children's Guild, the registration cost provides a 'Pit Pass' for the driver. This 'Pit Pass' grants access to: a continental breakfast sponsored by the MAC, gourmet luncheon provided by Cinghiale, a desert reception at Cinghiale, a silent/live auction, entertainment and a goody bag.

'Pit Passes' may also be purchased for guests and all others wishing full access to the amenities of the event.

The main goal of the day is to support The Children's Guild and the important work they do while having a great time sharing our love of our cars with others and the general public. There will be informal judging, peoples choice and sponsors choice awards.

We are currently seeking sponsors and donations for this event – if you are interested in making a charitable contribution, please contact me for further information.

Spectators are free – but we will graciously accept donations to benefit the Children’s Guild.

To learn more about the Children’s Guild, please visit their website: Children's Guild. In brief, The Children's Guild provides educational opportunities for children with severe learning, emotional or behavioral conditions throughout Maryland.

All profit from this event will benefit The Children's Guild and the at-risk children it serves.

Just wandering - any lambo owners planning to attend this event?

On-line registration is available at Children's Guild under "News and Events".

I plan to attend with my 08 LP640 if it doesn't rain. Is there a rain date?

We look forward to seeing your LP460 at the event.

Please remember to register early, there is a "discount" offered if you register before July 31. Come down to enjoy the day with us even if it rains and your LP460 stays warm and dry in the garage, your registration will include continental breakfast, a gourmet lunch at Cinghiale and a desert reception.

Unfortunately, we do not have a rain date, as this is on the streets of Harbor East there are permit issues with trying to get rain dates.
Our 07 Gallardo will be there either way - it was soaked a couple of times going to and from La Belle Macchine in Pocono this past weekend.

Sent you a PM.

Just a quick reminder that Early Bird Discounts expire on July 31. You can register online at: The Children's Guild

If you would like to purchase Pit Passes without registering a car you can do so on that same page.

There will be a car wash station available the night before and the morning of the show at the Marriott Waterfront - if you need more information please contact me.

There will be off-site parking available for those trailering in - please contact me for the information.

Hope to see you there!
Jeanette

One of our major sponsors, Maserati of Baltimore - MOB Exotics, has offered the use of their wash bays on Saturday September 27th from noon to five. If you prefer to let the professionals do the work, they are offering a special discounted “detail service” which you can schedule before participating in our event.

They are also offering out of town participants the chance to park [race] trailers at the back of their lot, allowing just a short drive down I-83 to Harbor East.

If you would like more information on this offer, please contact them at:
Maserati of Baltimore
1628 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093
Phone: 410-321-8071
Fax: 410-321-6344
M.O.B. Exotic Car Gallery Events Blog or mobexotics@gmail.com

The Concours D'Elegance to benefit the Children's Guild is still a go!

You may have read the postings and seen emails stating that the Concorso show to benefit the USO has been postponed until September 2009. We would like to wish Dave and Jonathan much success in preparing for the 2009 show to benefit such a worthy cause.

Because there has been confusion about the two events, I just wanted to let you know The Concours D'Elegance to benefit The Children's Guild is still on for September 28, 2008 at Harbor East. We are planning for a day of activities and entertainment. We have very nice items available for the silent and live auctions and are rounding up nice gifts and giveaways for the Pit Pass Holders.

If you haven't registered yet, please visit the Children's Guild website [www.childrensguild.org] and follow the links under What's New or use the address The Children's Guild to access the registration forms. You can register a car and receive a Pit Pass for the driver, or you can register as a VIP guest and receive the Pit Pass – granting access to the continental breakfast, gourmet luncheon, desert reception and more.

We hope to see you there and thank you for your continued support!

Children's Guild