[Simple Man]

Originally Posted by Stuart

The public has always been able to attend POCI, in fact that's how I joined way back when. You may be confusing the seminars and tech sessions with the show.

We had this discussion a few months ago. Not always been that way.

[Chief of the 60's]

Originally Posted by Simple Man

We had this discussion a few months ago. Not always been that way.

No. No it has not. I joined back in '83 just so I could go to the convention which was in my backyard. I was not allowed into any part of the convention unless I was a member.

[The Champ]

Originally Posted by Simple Man

We had this discussion a few months ago. Not always been that way.

One time - when the show was held in a private location with restricted access.

[Simple Man]

Originally Posted by The Champ

One time - when the show was held in a private location with restricted access.

Told this story before.
Umpteen years ago, POCI convention was in Grand Rapids MI. I do not belong to POCI, but lived a couple of hours away, and wanted to check out the show cars, and swap meet. I DID NOT wish to participate in meetings, seminars, side trips, meals, etc. Just see the show cars, and the swap meet.
EMailed the person in charge, told him this, and asked where those two venues would be held. He EMailed me back, and said, while they couldn't physically keep me away, they would discourage me from attending, because this event was for POCI members only. Never gave me locations.