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October was “Hershey month.” Since my last visit in 1978, asphalt has
replaced the mud. Today the CLC Potomac Region (PR) is in serious
discussion about its future participation in this car flea market, one of
the largest in the world. For years until now, CLC has sponsored a large
tent, but things are changing. To summarize, CLC has made the decision to
back away from its annual presence at Hershey in order to reduce expenses.
The Club will continue to rent only the real estate (four spaces) but not
the structure (tent) or infrastructure (porta john). It means regions are
free to use the space and set it up as they wish.
The Potomac Region considered proposing an arrangement to use the space.
However, this would mean a serious expenditure of time, gas and money which
we could not justify. The chances of recruiting members for PR and
generating income to offset the expenses did not seem high. Fortunately,
our good neighbor, the Valley Forge Region, which has been most active with
the tent in recent years, will submit a proposal to CLC to take over its
operation. Offering hospitality at the Hershey show raises CLC’s profile in
the car collector community.
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