Thank you for the great response regarding putting together a South Florida Cadillac Meet! The questions have been: When? And where?

Here is my suggestion for when to have the meet- up: I am a bit of a trivia buff and research shows that Cadillac incorporated it's first "Coat of Arms" emblem on August 7, 1906 (please see the reference info below). This would be the 99th anniversary of the Cadillac Emblem. I think it would be a perfect day since it is a Sunday. It would be great to start this annually this year so we would be ready the following year to celebrate the 100-year mark!

We would need to get the ball rolling fast for the event to be ready for this August. There are several parks here in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Here's what we would need in the next 2 weeks:

1) Volunteers for the management of the event

2) Posting the pre-event planning on every Cadillac site that we can.

3) Once we have a strong indication of the number of Cadillac owners that we can expect to attend the event, we can then pick the location based on the size of expected attendance (individual clubs can organize their car rallies to the event).

Management of the event planning will be the most critical part of pulling this off for August, 2005. Please contact me at info@cadillacmerchandise.com if you would like to volunteer for this project.

Those who have a serious desire to attend the event, please let yourselves be known since we would need to hear from you as soon as possible. I think it would be a real kick to get some Cadillac dealerships and automotive related businesses to help sponsor the event as well.

I can be reached by phone at 954-340-6670, M-F 9:30 - 4:00 East coast time. Ask for Lloyd.


Below is the reference info about the anniversary of the Cadillac emblem:




Le Sieur Antoine De La Mothe Cadillac was born in Gascony on March 5, 1658. He was of a prominent family since he earned a commission in the Royal Army. He founded Detroit in 1701, as well as the governorship of Mississippi. King Louis XIV awarded him the rank of Chevalier of the Military Order of St.Louis.

Breaking the coat of arms into its components:

The Couronne (Crown)-The crown symbolizes the six ancient counts of France. Each tip is topped with a pearl, a symbol of decadency from the royal counts of Tolouse.

The Shield-In heraldry, a shield represents the origins of a noble family. Its shape is of no consequence, and it pertains to those shield shapes used during the Crusades. The original Cadillac shield though, is round.



The First and Fourth Quarterings-They display the arms de la Mothe. The birds are merlettes, which are heraldic adaptations of the martin. They are set in trios to represent the Holy Trinity. Merlettes were usually awarded by the school of heralds to knights making significant contributions in the Crusades. The color- black against gold- represents wisdom and riches. The "fess" or lateral black bar, represents an award for Crusader service.

The Second and Third Quarterings-The red band symbolizes prowess and boldness in action. The silver represents purity, charity, virtue, and plenty. The blue represents knightly valor.

The emblem was adopted for use on Cadillac cars in 1905. It was registered as a trademark on August 7, 1906.

Planning on anything like this in the near future?

the V guys want to organize a meet in the next few weeks ehre in mia

I am willing to help set this thing up. I live up in Boca Raton. I can easily make my way down to Miami. Let me know if you guys need some help.

Thanks.

thanks, you should talk to danystang, Check the V forum for details.

thanks, you should talk to danystang, Check the V forum for details.

Ok. I just sent him a message. I will wait for a reply. When would you guys actually want to make this happen? I hope we can do this in the near future, maybe in a couple of weeks or something. Let me know if you need anything.

Thanks.

ill meet up, i live in cape coral...

Would we want to do a meet in Miami or in Fort Lauderdale? Let me know which is a better location because either is fine for me.

Thanks.

Well Ft. Lauderdale is a little more centralized area for both the boca and Miami people. Hopely we can do this soon, since I should have my job promotion/reloc to Orlando come Febuary.

I would prefer Boca.. i'm close to Martin county so Boca is closer...
I'm yet to come out and meet the locals.. would be cool to meet up..

Definitly would be cool to meet up. We need to find a good place to hold the get2gether. A place that has room for all the cars as well as a nice environment. If anyone can think of any locations in either Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Boca Raton, let me know. You can reach me here or through email at Zman1399@aol.com.

Thanks.

Clearwater here.... I woudln't mind meeting up, if it is a bit of a drive, and on a weekend, then damn, I'll be happy :)

'93 Coupe DeVille or '79 Sedan, I can bring either one :)

Ok. I am going to start a list of emails so I can email everyone when we figure out where and when the get2gether will be. Please send me a private message, post, or email me at Zman1399@aol.com with your email address that I can reach you at.

Thanks.

Hi All,

:welcome: My name is Lloyd Kushner. I operate a site called www.cadillacmerchandise.com (http://www.cadillacmerchandise.com) and would like to help with a Meet- Up in Fort Lauderdale. My company, Auto Pride, Inc. and Bayview Cadillac in Fort Lauderdale would be willing to be the Co- Hosts for the event. I am sure that I could get other Cadillac related vendors tho help offer funds for prizes and perhaps some trophies. I am looking for everyone who wants to get involved in this project. Bayview Cadillac and Cadillacmerchandise.com would offer raffle prizes, and beverages. perhaps we could all get involved in some sort of cookout at the event. We would try to get a local radio station for the music. I would like to have this meet-up for both current model Cadillac and classic Cadillac owners. My goal would be to have some sort of entry fee that could be donated to a charity. The hardest part will be picking a date... I am open to all suggestions. If you would like to get involved in the event, please contact me at info@cadillacmerchandise.com.
Thanks again to all those who have expressed intrest in this event,
Lloyd

Thanks Lloyd. This sounds great. Let me know what you need because I am willing to help out in any way possible.

Thanks.

We doing the Homestead thing next weekend?

Yes. As far as I know, the Homestead Track Meet is on. I am trying to get some more people to head down there.

Thanks.

so, Homestead Track, Jan. 15th is where everone should meet up correct??

Correct. I will check with the track to check the times and make sure everything is good to go.

Thanks.

:welcome: There will be a Cadillac Meet Up on Sunday March 5th at BayView Cadillac. The Dealership is located at 1240 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale FL. 33304.
www.cadillacmerchandise.com (http://www.cadillacmerchandise.com/) and Bayview Cadillac will be the co-sponsors for the event. A time has not been set yet.

We are looking for all those that want to help put the event together. Member: 05 Escalade has pitched in and has offered to help promote the event. The event will host classic and current year models. Besides having fun and getting together, the goal will be to raise funds (raffles for prizes and a small gate fee) from the event for a charity. Any suggestions as to the charity - would be most welcome. I am looking to get other automotive and Cadillac vendors involved in the event.

Please let us know if you can attend!!!!
Thanks,
Lloyd
info@cadillacmerchandise.com

I can attend, what else do you need help wise?

Bump...

:thumbsup: March 5th is the date; we have a new vendor that is going to donate merchandise to be raffled off at the South Florida Cadillac Meet-UP at Bayview Cadillac.

Cadillac Eyewear which offers a complete line of GM licensed Cadillac Eyewear and Sun wear optics will be present to introduce their products.

Several people have stepped up and have volunteered their help for the event.

We have received several suggestions as to which charity be benefit from this event. The chosen charity will be named soon.

This Cadillac Meet-Up is for all Cadillac owners:
Current Stock Cadillac's
Modified Stock Cadillac's
Classic Cadillac's
Let's just say that if your car is a Cadillac and you would like to attend the event just let us know.

More info about the event will be out soon. www.cadillacmerchandise.com (http://www.cadillacmerchandise.com/) and Bayview Cadillac are proud to be putting this event together.

Feel free to contact me for additional info or if you would like to offer help in the planning of the event.

Thanks
info@cadillacmerchandise.com
Lloyd

Do you have a location as of yet ? The is a very nice place just south of Islamorada that holds our Corvette show each year and they would love to have another car show ? If you don't already have spot let me know I would be happy to put you in touch with the folks that put the corvettes in paradise show together. Can't wait to go down there with a cadillac this time.
Tony B. :D

Sorry I somehow jumped to the second page and just finished reading the first page with the "rest of the story" per se LOL>.....looking forward to meeting in Ft. Lauderdale.

Tony B. :banghead:

Arbasica, what kind of Cadillac do you have? I am just wondering and trying to get a feel for the variety of Cadillacs that are going to be showing up.

Thanks.

MARCH 5th SOUTH FLORIDA CADILLAC MEET-UP
FORT LAUDERDALE FL.
CO-SPONSORS
BAYVIEW CADILLAC
&
WWW.CADILLACMERCHANDISE.COM (http://www.CADILLACMERCHANDISE.COM)

LET'S PICK A CHARITY THAT WILL BENEFIT FROM OUR EVENT:

OF THE CHARITIES LISTED BELOW
PLEASE PICK ONE
THE ONE WITH THE MOST VOTES WILL BE CHOSEN:

Meals On Wheels Association of America (http://florida.uscity.net/bin/uscity.cgi?ID=1133458732)
Make a FREE DONATION to help feed hungry seniors in America today. GiveMeals is a fundraising web site to help the Meals on Wheels Association of America provide home-delivered meal services to people in need. If you only have 10 minutes a day to devote to a cause, then do it on GiveMeals. Help end elderly hunger in America!
Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence (http://florida.uscity.net/bin/uscity.cgi?ID=1041636563)
As the largest national, non-partisan, grassroots organization leading the fight to prevent gun violence, the Brady Center is dedicated to creating an America free from gun violence, where all Americans are safe at home, at school, at work, and in their communities. Our Center promotes the search for gun-control solutions through alliances with law enforcement, educators, legal scholars and others. View our site to find out how you can donate, our programs, legal action, the Brady campaign and more.
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches (http://florida.uscity.net/bin/uscity.cgi?ID=1049231199)
We provide a wide array of child-care programs for children living with in the state of Florida. These services include Residential Care and Camping Services such as Summer Camp, Project Harmony® and Harmony in the Streets. Community Based Serices include; Clinical Social Services, Family Centered Casework, Homebased Family Counseling and Family Life Education. Our trained and devoted staff are well-equipped to nurture needy, neglected boys and girls, and provide a warm sense of security, guidance and tenderness. Visit our site for more information or to find out how you can help these less fortunate youth develop a strong work ethic, sense of responsibility, teamwork and respect and allow them to turn their lives around to become productive and responsible adults. There are many ways you can help continue the Youth Ranches tradition of saving young lives.
Armed Forces Veterans Homes Foundation (http://florida.uscity.net/bin/uscity.cgi?ID=1032821807)
Those Who Have Protected Our Freedom Need Us Now. Fund quality of life improvements for 23,000 veterans residing at 115 State Veterans Homes and National Retirement Homes. Help with medical needs, personal necessities, and activity programs. Our Mission is to fund programs that enhance the support, dignity and enjoyment of life for elderly and infirm veterans in long-term care.
Autism Society of America (http://florida.uscity.net/bin/uscity.cgi?ID=1032294081)
The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating, included members of their community. Education, advocacy at state and federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion of research form the cornerstones of ASA's efforts to carry forth its mission.
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of America (http://florida.uscity.net/bin/uscity.cgi?ID=1036547937)
Big Brothers Big Sisters has been the nation's preeminent youth-service organization for nearly a century. Our service is based on our volunteers. We have a proven success in creating and nurturing relationships between adults and children. Find out how you can help by volunteering or donating
Foundation for Children's Oncology Group (http://florida.uscity.net/bin/uscity.cgi?ID=1039357218)
View our site for donation information, information on childhood cancer and treatments. Find out how to help, read about us or shop for the holidays. Our mission is to eliminate cancer as the major disease causing death for children and to give every child with cancer the chance for a cure by treating all children in clinical studies providing state-of-the-art medicine and educating the public and being an advocate for children's cancer needs.

ill meet up, i live in cape coral...

Please let me know if you can attend:

The March 5th South Florida Cadillac Meet-Up will be benefiting Big Brothers & Big Sisters Of Broward County. The event will take place at:


ED MORSE BAYVIEW CADILLAC
1240 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

There will be raffle to give away prizes that have been donated by sponsors for the event. There will also be a 50/50 raffle given away at the event.

BBBS Broward will have children and their sponsors to help out with the event. To learn more about the charity, please visit: http://bbbsbroward.org/ (http://bbbsbroward.org/)

Just bring your Cadillac. We are looking for owners of any year, model, or style Cadillac.


Please contact us and let us know that you will be attending the event so that we can get an expected car and owner count for the event.
. Please contact us at: info@autoprideconcepts.com (info@autoprideconcepts.com)

We are still looking for more volunteers to help organize the event.