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Trevor,

I like the idea of a convention very much . Personally the main interest is what you call social opportunities. It would be great to meet you guys in person and spend some time together  .

You can count me in Trevor!

I can't tell if live on-car or a classroom setting is what you have in mind. Personally I would like it to be live on-car, but I would attend either way. 

I've never been to a Nerdz gathering at Tom's property in WA. I'd like to hear from those that have attended regarding what made those events a success.  I have not been to a live on-car scope training event elsewhere either.

Grand Rapids is about a 4 hour drive for me, so I would likely stay at a hotel at least 1 night. Perhaps if you pick a hotel that has a classroom for rent, there may be other amenities the hotel can offer like snacks, drinks, projector, etc. Your local community college automotive department would make an easy setting for on car training.

As for social activities, maybe tour the Founder's brewery or a trip to a local go cart rental. 

So here are a few notes of what I am thinking. Some of this will be phrased as questions becasue I want your input on these ideas.

I am currently working the idea that this would be a 1 day event. It could however be expanded to 2 days if there were sufficient participation and interest. I want to make sure the value is worth the effort of the travel and time invested.   

I have relationships with a few shop owners here in Grand Rapids so the idea was that the training would be held at local shop. This way we can bring in cars and actually use the tools on the cars and demonstrate the discussed techniques.

I could rent or otherwise source some tables and chairs. I already own projectors and screens. This is just some logistics.

We could bring in some bagels to go with coffee and drinks in the morning.

Then we could have a session of presentation/demonstration for the morning. Maybe 2 shorter sessions before taking a lunch break?

Lunch would be catered in sandwiches of some sort. We could do Subway or Jimmy Johns or any one of a number of other sandwich places here in GR.

After lunch we would have 1 or 2 more sessions before wrapping up the educational segment for the day.

Then we could have a room booked for a dinner at a restaurant where we can throw back a few drinks and just talk.


Here are a couple more random thoughts I've had.

I have a friend that runs a few AirBnB properties here in Grand Rapids. I could reach out to them and see what the availability is and what the rates would be. This could help alleviate some hotel aggravations.

If we have some people that drive to town it would be helpful if they could help transport others to and from the event and dinner.

I would intend to record this event so we can add it to the archive of educational material.


Here are some questions I need you to think about.

Are you willing to present a topic or a collection of case studies? These would need to be well thought out and prepared in advance with all the expected information like wiring diagrams and support information.

If you drive here would you be willing to help transport others?

Are you interested in sharing an AirBNB with a few other members? (This could bring hotel costs down significantly for those involved.)

Is there something not Pico related that you would like to share or would like to learn from others? (We aren't required to talk about strictly Pico stuff. This is about getting together to learn from each other.)

Jordan Hill wrote on Sep 27^th, 2022 at 3:25pm:



Thank you for your feedback Jordan, it is greatly appreciated.

Morning all, sorry for delayed reply here, its been a mad-house

TrevorSchlientz wrote on Sep 13^th, 2022 at 11:46am:


I should be able to put together at least 1 case study



TrevorSchlientz wrote on Sep 13^th, 2022 at 11:46am:



I wish I would be able to, but I cannot because my schedule is a bit unpredictable these days

TrevorSchlientz wrote on Sep 13^th, 2022 at 11:46am:


Unable to because I may have to head out that evening

TrevorSchlientz wrote on Sep 13^th, 2022 at 11:46am:


To build on Jordan's ADAS suggestion, I built a study guide while prepping for the L4, I could run through its structure (Full disclosure - it does not qualify a professionally written study guide) I have it in Microsoft One-Note, and I should share how I organized prepping for it down to individual categories.

Not sure how helpful this would be considering the Composite Vehicle book is a great guide to begin with, there are really good available resources readily available, and everyone's brain works a little differently.

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