Tail of the Dragon 2016

[CarolinaViper]

To All,

I have received a couple of emails regarding the 2016 Tail of the Dragon event. Instead of having to go to our great friends of the AL/TN region's thread to find the links, I copied their information (below) to our Region's thread. I also will send the information out via email to all region members. If you need to get in touch with me, I can be reached at (828) 442-3393.


Tail of the Dragon Number 11 Registration Is OPEN!!!
Save the date - June 2-5 2016 because registration for Tail of the Dragon number 11 is now open. It will be hard to top last year's event but we plan to have a great time on the best roads east of the Mississippi. This year's event registration includes a gala southwest flavor dinner at the hotel. Also included in registration is a t-shirt, commemorative coin, and a video (one per registered car) of the famous Viper parade through Gatlinburg. Plus we'll have cruises throughout the area including the traditional Friday taming of the Dragon. You don't want to miss this event so register today.

As per last year, the Alabama/Tennessee Chapter is teaming up with the Carolinas Chapter to sponsor this event. The registration site is www.carolinasvoa.com/
If you have questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks!

Joel
615-308-3358
joel.hausler@mtsu.edu

Registration at: www.carolinasvoa.com/

[billp]

Bill & Elaine registered & room booked. Looking forward to a super weekend!

[CarolinaViper]

Those who have registered so far from the Carolinas Region.

Dave & Marsha W.
Craig & Nina J.
John & Diane M.
Bill & Elaine P.
Jeff & Donna B.

[No hemi]

haven't registered yet but most likely be !!!

[Special Ed]

Ed & Lisa have registered and booked our rooms.

[CaptainDavid]

Booked it !!!!!

[CarolinaViper]

David,

What route will you be travelling...we have several groups meeting up at several locations. Would love to have you join one of the groups if you would like to.

Jeff

[Ninjakris]

Registered and room booked. No more ground rooms available FYI.

[CarolinaViper]

Those who have registered so far from the Carolinas and other VOA Regions.

Dave & Marsha W.
Craig & Nina J.
Bill & Elaine P.
John (Tom) & Diane M.(plus 1)
Donna G.
Brian & Janelle K.
Kristian & Emily R.
Ed & Lisa V.
Paul W.
Jeff & Donna B.

11 From the Al/TN Region
02 From the PA Region
01 From the WV Region
03 From the GA Region

Total 38

[Special Ed]

Registered and room booked. No more ground rooms available FYI.

Glad I remembered to request a ground room that backed up to the parking lot. Can't believe they are already gone.

[outnumbered]

Ron and Tammy L. are registered.

[Special Ed]

Ron and Tammy L. are registered.

Lisa and I look forward to seeing both of you.

[outnumbered]

Lisa and I look forward to seeing both of you.

Ditto on that Ed!

[uvbnbit]

we'll be registering this weekend

[Ninjakris]

I was hoping for a ground room, but it's all good. Also, my buddy from Oregon is flying out and will be joining me like he did a couple years ago. So it will be Kristian & Kyle W.

[Mreeves]

I just reserved our room. I asked about the 1st level rooms. It seems, that whoever set up the block of rooms, asked for the building with the garage. A church group is there that same weekend and they put them in our normal rooms. Whoops!!

[Joel]

The hotel took it on themselves to assign the church group to the 1st level rooms but maybe they don't know how rough you folks are. I'm sorry for the inconvenience and I should have asked for that building - especially since the parking lot belonged to the Carolinas. I think they thought we would have preferred the rooms so the cars could be under roof. We'll just have to make do and party where ever we can.

I just reserved our room. I asked about the 1st level rooms. It seems, that whoever set up the block of rooms, asked for the building with the garage. A church group is there that same weekend and they put them in our normal rooms. Whoops!!

[CarolinaViper]

Joel,

Since the dates are still a long way off, could we call the Hotel and see if they could change the room slots...don't think the church group would mind. I think the rooms for our group and the church group are just saved and not identified by individual room yet.

[Joel]

It is certainly worth a call. I'd give it a try and let them know you guys have had those rooms for some years. Let me know what you find out and I'll talk to Tim if that doesn't work.

[Bmw2nv2000]

Crap I was hoping for a ground room too. I tore a freakin ligament last year falling down the steps

[dodgefever]

We (Tom and Diane +1) will be towing the viper up with the Mega Cab two days early to visit with family in Bristol Tn. before we drive down to Gatlinburg Thursday morning. So, we will miss out on the awesome caravan from Raleigh to Gatlinburg.

[CarolinaViper]

Those who have registered so far from the Carolinas Region (25) and other VOA Regions: (UPDATED 3/30/2016)

Carolinas Region

Dave & Marsha W.
Craig & Nina J.
Bill & Elaine P.
John (Tom) & Diane M.(plus 1)
Donna G.
Brian & Janelle K.
Kristian & Emily R.
Ed & Lisa V.
Paul W.
Mike & Terri R.
Larry & Tricia M.
Ron & Tammy L.
Jeff & Donna B.


From the Al/TN Region (11)

Kim W. +1 Guest
Chris C.
Thomas C. +1 Guest
Joel H. +1 Guest
James M. +3 Guest
Jim B. +1 Guest
Todd O. +1 Guest


Those from other Regions: (10)

02 From the PA Region
01 From the WV Region
05 From the GA Region
02 From the WI Region

Grand Total of All Regions (50)

[CarolinaViper]

Carolinas VOA Members,

As many know, the best part of the Tail of the Dragon...after the ride of course is the socializing. As some have voiced on the VOA forum, they would prefer rooms closer to the hotel's office than to have rooms in the garage complex. I am in the process of seeing if those that have rooms in the parking garage can be switch to the 1st or 2nd floor nearest the office/pool area. I called this morning and was told to call back Monday and talk with the coordinator to see what can be done.

If you would rather have a room up front instead of in the rear of the complex please email to let me know. Last year some of us still parked in the garage even though we had rooms in the other section...so parking in the garage may or may not be an issue if you decide to have a room where the after-hours socializing takes place.

Please let me know of your room preference as soon as you can as I'm not sure what time Monday the hotel will be returning my call.

Thanks,

[Snakebit]

Just curious how this turned out? Thinking of calling to make reservations this week.

Carolinas VOA Members,

As many know, the best part of the Tail of the Dragon...after the ride of course is the socializing. As some have voiced on the VOA forum, they would prefer rooms closer to the hotel's office than to have rooms in the garage complex. I am in the process of seeing if those that have rooms in the parking garage can be switch to the 1st or 2nd floor nearest the office/pool area. I called this morning and was told to call back Monday and talk with the coordinator to see what can be done.

If you would rather have a room up front instead of in the rear of the complex please email to let me know. Last year some of us still parked in the garage even though we had rooms in the other section...so parking in the garage may or may not be an issue if you decide to have a room where the after-hours socializing takes place.

Please let me know of your room preference as soon as you can as I'm not sure what time Monday the hotel will be returning my call.

Thanks,

[CarolinaViper]

SnakeBit,

When you make your reservation and DO Not want a room in the parking garage section, ask to have a room near the pool/office area.

Jeff