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Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project www.illinoisroute66.org

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  1. Flight
    Member

    In my recent dealings with the Spindle I have come across all types of ways to better promote Riverside. One great opportunity would seem to be getting them some info on Riverside and maybe joining the organization.

    www.illinoisroute66.org

    The community list is here:

    http://www.illinoisroute66.org/rt66_communities.php

    Based on a population of around 9000, the membership would cost $700.00. Please note grant and fun ding opportunities along with the "International" exposure to people who might not ever have heard of Riverside or Olmsted.

    The membership info is here:
    http://www.illinoisroute66.org/rt66_membership_levels.php

    Illinois Route 66 Membership

    Mission Statement

    The mission of the Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project/Historic Route 66 in Illinois America's Byway is to enhance and promote economic opportunities for each Illinois Route 66 community by preserving Illinois Route 66 Heritage and by sustaining and increasing heritage and cultural tourism through the development and marketing of a cohesive Illinois Route 66 product.

    Vision Statement

    The vision of the Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project/Historic Route 66 in Illinois America's Byway is to be the national leader in developing Route 66 as the premier Byway tourist destination in the United States.

    Community Level

    $250 annually + $.05/capita based on most currently published census figures
    Cap of $1200 annually
    “Certification— based on payment of annual dues & approval by Route 66 Heritage Project Membership committee
    Services

    Encourage development of thematic projects
    Provide a unified voice for Route 66 through Heritage byway affiliation
    Provide a network of resources
    Grant & funding opportunities
    Contacts
    Best practices
    Statistics/travel information
    Speakers Bureau
    Library of reference materials
    Provide liaison with local, state & federal agencies including IDOT, IBOT, DCEO, IHPA, FHWA, etc.
    Workshops & seminars
    Program development
    Byway signage
    Interpretive
    Promotional Services

    Website listing/community profile
    Calendar of Events listing (4 comp)
    Use of logo
    Coop marketing/advertising
    Eligible for:
    Maps
    Brochures
    Travel Guides
    Itineraries
    Project funding

    Posted Monday Aug 13, 2007 10:45 #

  2. spatny
    Member

    Michael - Route 66 is about automobile travel. Three years ago I proposed a Concours d'Elegance for American Classic Cars - focusing on a different era and a specific designer each year, and with a tie-in to a Classic Car auction. The idea was to have a display at the Zoo, the Auction at the High School Stagium, and a tour of Riversiide with the cars with the public invited to see them actually motoring. Guess what happened to it. It went the way of the original Chalkfest idea that everybody seemed to like, the Run for the Trees, the Window on Art project to display prints in our CBD etc. We should change the name of the Village to Dead Wood. But Good Luck. I sometimes have a Pilsener at Ronnie Loyyz's Cigars and Stripes and they have the Route 66 newspaper there if you don't have one - I think it's a quarterly or bi-monthly. Incidentally, I think the Route 66 Auto Show is right in front of his place on Sept. 8th. Take Massimo. Always some nice cars.

    Posted Wednesday Aug 15, 2007 21:44 #

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