Steve Jul 16th, 2006 Link
Count me way in for one!!!
MINI Ad Agency Run: Chicago / Aug. 6th
Sections: CMMC Events Jul 16th, 2006
WRAPUP:
Almost 60 MINIs (and Mini) and over 100 people showed up at Patrick MINI for breakfast and a presentation from BSSP and MINIUSA. They shared insight and information about MINIs marketing strategy and direction as well as some sneak peeks of upcomming advertising.
We hit the road for a 50 mile tour of some great area backroads. A few morning sprinkles kept the driving interesting.
After heading back, we enjoyed a cookout lunch and a chance to hang out and visit with friends.
Huge thanks to BSSP and MINIUSA for comming out to share information with us (and b-fast), Patrick MINI for opening up and hosting this event on a Sunday, Pat for planning the fantastic drive route, and CMMC for the lunch!!!!
If anyone has links to event photo’s, send me an e-mail to steve(at)chicagominiclub.com and I will link them here.
Pics from Francis | Gabe | Dustin | Bruce | Tom | Dan | Caren
Video by Taylor
[UPDATED SCHEDULE BELOW - meeting time changed to 8:00 - 8:30am] Yes the rumors are true, BSSP (MINI’s new advertising agency) will be taking their show on the road with the first stop being Chicago. Fresh from their acclaimed MINI run in San Francisco, BSSP will be sharing with Chicago MINI owners the current state of MINI (in advertising and the marketplace) and offering us a glimpse of upcoming MINI advertising. I’ve been promised that it will all be very cool stuff! Nothing “business-y” . . . just really fun news in true MINI fashion. This will be a unqiue opportunity to get a sneak peak what the future will bring for the MINI brand as well as hit some great roads. It’s sure to be an event to remember!
When: Sunday August 6th at 8:00 am. We’ll be gathering for a bit of nourishment at Patrick MINI in Schaumburg before heading out to the back roads of Lake County for an abbreviated version of last year’s fall drive. From there we’ll meet back at Patrick MINI in Schaumburg Here’s a full schedule:
-8:00: 8:30: Arrive at Patrick MINI
-8:30: Breakfast starts
-9:00 am: BSSP Presentation starts
-10:00 am: We leave from Patrick for the run (download the route)
-12:00 pm: Lunch back at Patrick MINI.
Where: Patrick MINI (Google Map)
Who’s Invited: This event is open to all MINI owners.
RSVP: Yes! Please RSVP by responding to this thread.
What to bring: Cameras! As you can see, there were some fantastic photos taken at the San Francisco event. Let’s do what we can to top that!
See you all there!
Written By: cmmc
61 Comments
Jim Jul 16th, 2006 Link
Awww man, I’ll miss this as I’ll be in Indy for the Brickyard. I was already missing a Windy City BMW autox. August 6 is a popular day for car events!
Jim
Professor Zoom Jul 17th, 2006 Link
Sounds like fun! Blalor just posted the information on the MINICCI website. My wife and I would love to attend.
Jenny Jul 17th, 2006 Link
I’ll definitely be there with a navigator!
Dave Z Jul 17th, 2006 Link
I’ll be there.
Dustin Jul 17th, 2006 Link
Ya Baby, Karen and I will be there. I hope someone drives the “drive” before we all try it. If you are not able, I would be more than willing to pre-drive it too make sure it works well. Let me know with an email or PM.
Thanks Dustin
Charlie Jul 17th, 2006 Link
I’m in.
Adam Jul 17th, 2006 Link
I’m there!
Mark Jul 17th, 2006 Link
Add 2 more to the list. I can’t wait!
marco Jul 18th, 2006 Link
im in, im also down for a pre-drive if the time is right.
Richard Jul 18th, 2006 Link
Count me in.
Donna Jul 18th, 2006 Link
I am in too!
Chris Jul 18th, 2006 Link
Sounds great! Teresa & I will be there. I think we’ll be videotaping parts of the run too from the car.
Dustin Jul 18th, 2006 Link
I’ll cam up for the run too.
Greg Jul 18th, 2006 Link
Count me in!
Francis Jul 19th, 2006 Link
I’ll be there too. Not sure if the family will join.. but I’ll be there!
Jim & Kacey Jul 19th, 2006 Link
Kacey and I will be there in all likelihood, otherwise just I.
Tomi Jul 19th, 2006 Link
I plan to be there.
WriteStuff Jul 20th, 2006 Link
Save room for two more, please!
fiveten Jul 20th, 2006 Link
Now that I got my MINI from Patrick on Tuesday, I will be there!
Mike Jul 20th, 2006 Link
Add one more. Sounds like fun.
Michael (Mayim) Jul 20th, 2006 Link
Hoping to not jinx myself, my MINI is scheduled to be picked up on Saturday the 5th. If it does indeed arrive, I will be there!
Tom Jul 21st, 2006 Link
I plan to be there. Whether I have a co-pilot or not is yet to be determined.
Rick Jul 21st, 2006 Link
Please sign me up for two…sounds like a good time
Bill Murphy Jul 21st, 2006 Link
Count me in for two!
Jeremy Jul 21st, 2006 Link
Count me in.
cathy woelfle Jul 21st, 2006 Link
Brickyard here too. Sorry can’t make this one.
Rose Frane Jul 21st, 2006 Link
Putting a new face on my Mini, will be there if all the work is complete.
GSKChicago Jul 22nd, 2006 Link
Sounds like fun - I’m tentative. Have family in from out of town, so not sure what I will be able to get away with that weekend. Wife probably won’t join - may bring a friend if I’m able to get away.
dennis Jul 24th, 2006 Link
Count me in Steve… Liam will be there by default. :-)… I’ll probably have two other mortals join me.
KAY Jul 24th, 2006 Link
This sounds great! Count me in for 2! Crossing my fingers for good weather.
Ken Jul 24th, 2006 Link
Count me in for Two.
MINI_Mark Jul 24th, 2006 Link
Sounds like a lot of fun! I’m in with a navigator!
john & tommy Jul 26th, 2006 Link
a 75% maybe, 2.
Cliff Jul 26th, 2006 Link
Count me in for one.
The Seeker Jul 27th, 2006 Link
Gotta work, will try and make it later if this thing lasts a while.
Paul Jul 29th, 2006 Link
Will be joining the club, but will be attending this
Val Jul 30th, 2006 Link
Will be there with wife and kid.
Ron Jul 31st, 2006 Link
I’m not a CMMC member but my son and I would love to attend if that’s OK.
Mike Jul 31st, 2006 Link
I’ll be there on Sunday morning. See you guys there!
Dennis Busch Jul 31st, 2006 Link
We are not members of CMMC. My wife and I are looking for a reason to get out after hiding from this heat and this sounds like great fun. Count us in for two.
Rich Range Jul 31st, 2006 Link
Two of us will be there. Looking forward to it!!!
Taylor Aug 1st, 2006 Link
Wouldn’t miss it for the world! Taylor
Bruce Aug 2nd, 2006 Link
Looking forward to another MINI adventure!
We’ll be 2 to 3 cars strong with 5 to 6 bodies along.
For those interested, we plan to go to MONSTER HOUSE in digital 3-D at the AMC in the Streets of Woodfield theater afterwards!(2:20pm show) Looking forward to seeing you in those glasses, Liam =B^)
Lori Aug 3rd, 2006 Link
See you all at 8am! I can’t wait! 
***Lori***
Tom & Heather Aug 3rd, 2006 Link
We just got a mini and we’re not members, but would like to attend. 2 plus a kid. Thanks!
Mark Aug 3rd, 2006 Link
Will attend. Count 2, See you Sunday morning!
Blake Aug 3rd, 2006 Link
This is going to be HUGE! Oh, and I will have a navigator with.
Dustin Aug 4th, 2006 Link
HUGH is right, by my count, we are at 50 Mini’s and 75 people, CHICAGO MINIS ROCK. Taylor and I will be doing video and have plans for a very cool shot on Cooper Ct. More details on Sunday at the drivers meeting.
David Q Aug 5th, 2006 Link
Sorry About being last minute, but I’ll be there.
david o Aug 5th, 2006 Link
i’m in for 2
Dave Markland Aug 5th, 2006 Link
If it is not too late I would like to grab a spot!
I recieved last minute clearance.
Robert Aug 6th, 2006 Link
Sorry for really last minute. Up to four of us. Will try to be there.
Robert
Dustin Aug 6th, 2006 Link
What a great drive and meet. Thanks to Patrick for hosting and feeding us. Thanks BSSP for the update and giving us a reason to enjoy going to the mail box.
Lots of NEW faces and some of the great old ones too.
Now, if I can learn how to upload pics to that site Steve talked about, I’ll share some cool pics with you all soon.
Till Next Time, Keep the rubber side down, Dustin
Chicago MINI Motoring Club » Archive » MINI Motoring Club past events Aug 7th, 2006 Link
[…] MINI Ad Agency Run (Chicago Edition) (8/6) Mad Dogs and Englishman car show (7/9) Indiana drive (06/24) Culvers (5/29) Pulley Party (5/18, 5/19) Knauz Garage Day (04/29) Brookfield Zoo Ride (04/22) Spring Drive Poker Run (03/26) Auto Show (02/11) Go Kart Racing(01/29) […]
caren Aug 9th, 2006 Link
I have additional photos of the event up at my site: http://minibessie.cpilgrim.com/ALBUMS/AdAgencyRun2006/index.html.
Enjoy!
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