National Convention 2010, day one report

SCCA National Convention Begins in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Jan. 28, 2010) -- Sports Car Club of America's Annual National Convention Presented by Gumout began Thursday morning at the South Point Hotel and Casino with a series of seminars for interested SCCA members. The three-day event features the SCCA Annual Membership Meeting Thursday afternoon as well as a series of awards luncheons and the Annual Hall of Fame induction Saturday night.

Thursday's luncheon featured leadership and Regional achievement awards from 2009. The winners were as follows:

Tom Burke Award for Regional Growth
Small Regions -- Guam Region
Medium Regions -- South Jersey Region
Large Regions -- Philadelphia Region
Jumbo Regions -- Milwaukee Region

Region Communication Awards (Web and Newsletter Excellence)
First Place: Atlanta Region
Second Place: Kansas City Region
Third Place: South Jersey Region
Honorable Mention: Northeast Oklahoma Region and Pan American Region

Region Achievement (Overall program excellence including growth, retention and variety of program and events)
Small Regions: Salina Region
Medium Regions: Blackhawk Valley Region
Large Regions: Northern New Jersey Region
Jumbo Regions: Colorado Region

Nearly 450 of SCCA's member leaders are in attendance for this year's SCCA National Convention Presented by Gumout. The rest of Thursday features the President's Report, the Annual Meeting and Town Hall and the Welcome Reception Presented by Mazda.

-source: scca