Hello to all,
Here is a report of the potential LightningFest 2005 sponsors contacted at SEMA last week. We put together Sponsor Packs with event information, photos from past events and ad pricing for the coming years event program. We also included goodies like a dash plaque and a 2004 decal. I was assisted by Roy Richards, who had done some preliminary scouting of vendors before I arrived. Roy also helped to contact potential vendors and hand out Sponsor Packs....Thanks Roy!
The List of Potential LF 2005 Sponsors:
I am sure that Roy has additional contacts that he made that are not on my list, and maybe he will list them in this thread. So the bottom line is that the SEMA trip contacts look promising, and my portion was capped with a visit to Henderson, NV Hooters by a bunch of L and HD guys. I got a chance to eat wings and view the help just before leaving for my 'red-eye" flight back to Moline.
I want to thank all for the NLOC, NHTOC and FTW folks for making the short and busy trip enjoyable...thanks to all.:tu:
...Dwight...
Here is a report of the potential LightningFest 2005 sponsors contacted at SEMA last week. We put together Sponsor Packs with event information, photos from past events and ad pricing for the coming years event program. We also included goodies like a dash plaque and a 2004 decal. I was assisted by Roy Richards, who had done some preliminary scouting of vendors before I arrived. Roy also helped to contact potential vendors and hand out Sponsor Packs....Thanks Roy!
The List of Potential LF 2005 Sponsors:
- Ford SVT - Tom Scarpello agreed that Ford should help support the event with money and visits by Tom and/or John. Tom passed the Sponsor Pack on to Bill Jones, the SVT Consumer Marketing Manager, before I left.
- SCT - Brian Herron who supported the last L/H TF 2004
- Moroso - David Melillo Exec Marketing Director. Moroso bought a full page ad in the LF 2003 program, and we hope they will buy another for LF 2005.
- Bassani - Darrell Bassani expressed interest in becoming a sponsor.
- Sniper - Chris Stajdel, Director Sales and Marketing expressed interest in both becoming an SV on the NLOC and the LF 2005 sponsor program.
- Magnaflow - Matt Gearhart, Dealer Specialist, expressed interest ins also supporting the LF 2005 event. He also provided me with a ticket to have lunch with Mario Andretti at the booth on Wednesday...both the food and wine were excellent!
- Powerdyne - I was given the address of the National Sales Manager and also told that they would probably support the LF 2005 event!
- Vortech - Steve Padfield, Sales and Marketing Mgr, was given a Sponsor Pack.
- Meguiar's - Mike Kennedy, Director of Special Events, I gave a Sponsor Pack and informed them that we are looking for a Show Class sponsor.
- Mothers - Left a Sponsor Pack at the booth and informed them that we are actively seeking a Show Class sponsor for LF 2005.
- Eaton & Aeromotive - Talked to the Rep for the tow vendors and he expressed interest for both lines.
- Diablo Sport - Asked for direct sponsor support this year.
- Dynojet Reaserch - Dyno Dan was approched to also become a LF 2005 sponsor. DJR is currently an NLOC SV.
- Gaylord's - Lisa and Paul, currently offer GP to NLOC members and were given a Sponsor Pack.
- Hypertech - Left a Sponsor Pack at the booth.
- Procharger - Left a Sponsor Pack at the booth.
- SuperChips - Left a Sponsor Pack at the booth.
- Stansell Smith - Sells motors and may attend LF 2005 on the Vendors Midway.
- Schroder and Associates - Event coordinators and promoter...may want to attend LF 2005...Has a jet powered Focus!
- Prime Media MM & FF - Jim Campisano, Editor, was approached about covering the LF 2005 event.
- Prime Media Truckin - Bob Ryder, Sr Technical Editor, was approached about covering the LF 2005 event.
- Performance Group - Scott Constantine, VP/Publisher performance magazines. Was interested in LF 2005...maybe coverage?
I am sure that Roy has additional contacts that he made that are not on my list, and maybe he will list them in this thread. So the bottom line is that the SEMA trip contacts look promising, and my portion was capped with a visit to Henderson, NV Hooters by a bunch of L and HD guys. I got a chance to eat wings and view the help just before leaving for my 'red-eye" flight back to Moline.
I want to thank all for the NLOC, NHTOC and FTW folks for making the short and busy trip enjoyable...thanks to all.:tu:
...Dwight...