BC2BC rally update on the events of Saturday, June 29 on the Canada / USA border at Peace Arch State Park, Blaine, Washington.
I would like to invite Washington and Oregon Tesla drivers to come and enjoy the launch party and dignitary's ceremony at the concurrent "Golden Plug Ceremony" between the state of Washington and province of British Columbia.
If youre coming from the Great White North, this is a long holiday weekend for Canada Day. The border crossing might be a mess, but you don't have to wait in a long customs line to attend!! Just park on the Canadian side of the Peace Arch, and then walk over to the USA side of the park. It's perfectly legal without a passport or customs. Just don't leave the park into the USA without customs clearance.
9am - Reception and breakfast
10am - Driver's meeting
11am - Keynote speakers
12pm - First vehicles launch in interval for BC2BC-2013
1pm - End of formal functions, park reserved through the entire day however
We hope to have at least 50 EVs at the event, with parking for up to 250 cars from the public on the USA side. Approximately 100 people, dignitaries, manufacturer representatives and government officials have been invited by the Washington state DOT. We expect the governor and premier to plug in a gold colored CHAdeMO plug, much like the golden spike ceremony for the USA transcontinental railroad. We are working on a local radio station to participate.
I expect participation from the local Tesla store with a displayed Model S and whatever bling they can spare (hats, t-shirts, license plate frames, etc). I also expect some help from Tesla Accessories with bling, plus we're working on a door prizes and other sponsors, like Brammo electric motorcycles.
There is a kitchen that can handle 100 people inside that we also rented, and 400 outside. A ten dollar state park pass is required if you drive into the USA side. We intend to have catered food. We should also have 120/240 volt service on site, but please arrive with as much power as you can. Obviously, I don't want anybody not to want to come for the event because they are concerned about getting some electricity.
Our website will not be up for about 3 weeks. We will be flying three flags; Canada, USA and Mexico. Of course, we need a green flag to launch the cars!
Lots and lots of stuff in the works, but I really want to make sure that folks who want to be there actually can. Frankly, we need you!!!
Finally, if the DC CHAdeMO charger becomes operational near/in Surrey, I hope I can attend a gathering on the north side of the border on Friday night, June 28 to celebrate.
Tony
I would like to invite Washington and Oregon Tesla drivers to come and enjoy the launch party and dignitary's ceremony at the concurrent "Golden Plug Ceremony" between the state of Washington and province of British Columbia.
If youre coming from the Great White North, this is a long holiday weekend for Canada Day. The border crossing might be a mess, but you don't have to wait in a long customs line to attend!! Just park on the Canadian side of the Peace Arch, and then walk over to the USA side of the park. It's perfectly legal without a passport or customs. Just don't leave the park into the USA without customs clearance.
9am - Reception and breakfast
10am - Driver's meeting
11am - Keynote speakers
12pm - First vehicles launch in interval for BC2BC-2013
1pm - End of formal functions, park reserved through the entire day however
We hope to have at least 50 EVs at the event, with parking for up to 250 cars from the public on the USA side. Approximately 100 people, dignitaries, manufacturer representatives and government officials have been invited by the Washington state DOT. We expect the governor and premier to plug in a gold colored CHAdeMO plug, much like the golden spike ceremony for the USA transcontinental railroad. We are working on a local radio station to participate.
I expect participation from the local Tesla store with a displayed Model S and whatever bling they can spare (hats, t-shirts, license plate frames, etc). I also expect some help from Tesla Accessories with bling, plus we're working on a door prizes and other sponsors, like Brammo electric motorcycles.
There is a kitchen that can handle 100 people inside that we also rented, and 400 outside. A ten dollar state park pass is required if you drive into the USA side. We intend to have catered food. We should also have 120/240 volt service on site, but please arrive with as much power as you can. Obviously, I don't want anybody not to want to come for the event because they are concerned about getting some electricity.
Our website will not be up for about 3 weeks. We will be flying three flags; Canada, USA and Mexico. Of course, we need a green flag to launch the cars!
Lots and lots of stuff in the works, but I really want to make sure that folks who want to be there actually can. Frankly, we need you!!!
Finally, if the DC CHAdeMO charger becomes operational near/in Surrey, I hope I can attend a gathering on the north side of the border on Friday night, June 28 to celebrate.
Tony
