**** THIS...IS...THE...YEAR! ****

This is an OFFICIAL UPDATE for the 2009 2nd Annual MidSummer Chitown Gathering,
an
event for MANY car-related boards. We are LESS THAN 7 MONTHS AWAY!


If you need to contact me about this event at any time, my __Cell Ph#__ is noted
in my
signature below.




**** DATE & TIME ****

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009 ... 11a-9p


If interested, Sycamore IL car show, RT 64:
Sunday, JULY 26, 2009 ... 9a-3p


RAIN OR SHINE




**** SATURDAY GATHERING LOCATION ****

STEAK'n'SHAKE
290 S RANDALL RD
ELGIN IL 60123
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/290+S+Randall+Rd+Elgin+IL+60123/

This is...
...N of I-88, IL RT 64
...S of IL RT 20 (~a block), I-90, IL RT 72
...E of I-39, IL RT 47
...W of IL RT 31, IL RT 25
...~20-minute drive, S from the I-90/Randall Rd interchange




**** COSTS ****

100% GUARANTEED NO REGISTRATION OR ENTRY FEES for Saturday's gathering


GAS


FOOD
...Steak'n'Shake WILL once again OFFER $1 OFF COUPONS! Other specials may be
announced later this year....

...To save $, try Steak'n'Shake's drive-through options or meals:
http://www.steaknshake.com/menu/dinners.asp


LODGING (if needed)




**** LODGING OPTIONS ****

I have NOT blocked any rooms with any particular hotel. IF we have people
interested in
an overnight stay (to attend the Sunday car show, Sycamore IL), I will have
rooms blocked.


CAMPING:
Paul Wolff area of the Burnidge-Paul Wolff Forest Preserve...
http://www.kaneforest.com/fp/burnidge_paulwolff.asp
...which features a dump station, electric service, pad, water. For more info,
please call
630-444-1200.


HOTELS/MOTELS:

Best location, in terms of proximity to the gathering location, is Country Inn &
Suites, N of
I-90 along Randall Rd:
http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-11282403M.html

To Steak'n'Shake:
South on Randall Rd
Cross over IL RT 20
Turn right (west) into shopping center area where Steak'n'Shake is


These 3 are N of I-90, along IL RT 31...

Super 8, E side of IL RT 31:
http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-10211930M.html
(NOTE ... map is off, this hotel is visible from IL RT 31)

Hampton Inn, E side of IL RT 31:
http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-10203685M.html

Quality Inn, W side of IL RT 31:
http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-10230565M.html

To Steak'n'Shake, avoiding I-90 tolls:
South on IL RT 31
Turn right (west) onto Big Timber Rd
Turn left (south) onto Randall Rd
Cross over IL RT 20
Turn right (west) into shopping center where Steak'n'Shake is




**** NEW FOR 2009 ****

1...FUNDRAISERS:
If you wish to donate, contributions will be split between 2 non-profit
organizations...

...The Lincoln Highway Association:
http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/about/

...US Route 20:
http://www.usroute20.com/



2...THE ROADIES:
Details coming soon!




**** ATTENDEES ****

ALL invited to this event. Please invite your family, friends, and members of
other
boards/groups.

ALL modes of transportation WELCOME!

WILL YOU JOIN US? Please advise NOW, even if you are only THINKING about
attending.
The next update may include the first edition of the attendance list....


I have invited members of the following groups:

IL Monte Carlo Owners Group
MI MC Grp
MC Mailing List
El Camino ML
GM Inside News
Cheers and Gears
1st Gen MC Club
2nd Gen MC Yahoo Group
3rd Gen MCs
4th Gen MC SS
MyMonte, 5th gen
2000montecarlo.net, 6th gen
National MC Owners Association
Monte Millennium Generations
MC City Revival
MC Forum
WickedMontes
ChevyTalk.org
TriplePlate
CarNuts.us
RaceFansGarage
FullThrottleV6




**** PREVIOUS CHITOWN GATHERINGS ****

07/26/08 ... 65 people gathered at Steak'n'Shake! Can we break that record in
2009?

Pictures...
...taken by ProjectMonte's Ed G:
http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498

...taken by MMG's Andrea:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=102h6lvm.4sn1clii&x=0&y=flr5fv&localeid=en_U\
S

...taken by RocknSS04, from several MC boards:
http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff261/rocknss04/Monte%20Meet%20at%20Elgin%2
07-26-08/

...taken by 2000montecarlo.net's Chitown Chevy:
http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/Lgarrity/7-26%20car%20meet/?start=0



10/18/08 ... 11 gathered at Nick's!

Pictures...
...taken by MCF's Inssanity:
http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm262/minisz618/fall/?start=20

...taken by me, FGMCC's Andreas put them online:
http://www.fgmcc.com/tinc?key=1UEMppaG&preview=1&only_object=1




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[b]...RT 66
drive = Sept '09[/b]
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__9897__"We go cruising to entertain ourselves" ... Tracy Chapman ... 'Fast Car'