Lincolns parked in front of harbor2010 Western National Meet

The LCOC 2010 Western National Meet, Lincolns at the Harbor, will be held at California's Ventura Harbor May 19-22, 2010. We are busy planning a fun-filled time for Lincoln lovers and hope you will be able to join us! The theme of this year's meet is "Nautical." Dress the part if you would like; there will be an award for the person (or persons) who best represents the theme.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Western National Meet—with or without your Lincoln. If you have any questions about the meet, please call:

Event Overview

Wednesday (5/19): Plan to arrive in the afternoon and check into the host Ventura Harbor Holiday Inn Express, then visit the Hospitality Room (opens at 3 p.m.) to pick up your meet packet and goodies. Wednesday evening, we will meet at the hotel's restaurant, Alexander's, at 6:00 p.m. for a no-host dinner. Before settling into the hotel, we recommend filling your gas tank and getting ready for the tours Thursday morning.

Thursday (5/20): Everyone is invited to participate in the car and museum tours. We'll drive at a moderate speed on a flat route that's just 29 miles round trip. You can travel with us in your "modern iron" or hitch a ride. We'll visit both air and auto museums and stop for a no-host lunch at the airport café, returning to the hotel in the afternoon. Thursday's no-host dinner is at Milano's Italian Restaurant along the waterfront.

Friday (5/21): We will have a variety of things to do, including detailing, tire kicking, mechanical judging, a harbor walk, or antique shopping in picturesque Ventura. Friday night is the big auction (we need contributions of auction items) at the "El Grande" Buffet (Mexican food)—an evening of fun, humor, and excitement. The auction can get pretty competitive when you've found that item or car part that you've always longed for!

Saturday (5/22): The car show starts in the morning with the judges' meeting and arranging cars on the show field. Lunch is provided for all judges. The car show usually runs until about 3 p.m., but it's not over until so declared by the National Head Judge. Come enjoy—and compete with —the finest classic Lincolns in the world! Saturday night is the Gala Awards Banquet. Dress up and enjoy the awards that are given to those beautiful deserving cars. It will be a fun and eventful evening.

Sunday (5/23): In the morning, the major award winners will have their photographs taken with their cars. We'll have a no-host brunch and bid a fond farewell to Ventura.

Harbor and hotelAccommodations

The host hotel is the Ventura Harbor Holiday Inn Express, located at 1080 Navigator Drive in Ventura, CA. [Driving Directions] It's easy to find, near the Seaward Avenue exit from US-101.

The hotel has a wide array of amenities for your comfort and enjoyment. Hotel rooms are spacious with a beautiful harbor view from the balconies. RV parking is available, but there are no hook-ups. If you are flying, you'll probably want to use either the Bob Hope (Burbank) Airport or LAX. Driving to the hotel from either airport takes approximately two hours.

Make reservations directly with the hotel by calling (805) 856-9533. There is a special LCOC rate of $119 (plus tax) per night if you mention the code word "Lincoln" when making your reservation. Room prices include a complimentary full breakfast. Hotel reservations must be made by April 30, 2010, to qualify for the reduced rate.

Registration

[Download 2010 Western National Meet Registration Materials]

Make checks payable to: "LCOC - WEST WNM'1O" and mail with completed forms to:

Marv Wendt
2348 W. Ridgecrest Boulevard
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-8831

If you will be entering cars, be sure to complete and return both the Western National Meet Registration Form and the Volunteer Judging Form, making sure to sign the "Liability Release." Registration forms must be received by Monday, May 3, 2010.