1958 F.W.D. Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 For those of you not on Facebook, put out by ATCA on their page this morning: After thoughtful consideration, The ATCA Board of Directors has decided to cancel the 2020 National Meet at Macungie. Concern for the health and safety of our members combined with government social restrictions left no alternative. Currently, our business office is closed, but our office manager is able to access email and voicemails. Refunds will be made for show preregistrations when normal business resumes. We will post any updates on the ATCA website and on Facebook. ATCA asks all of our friends to follow all health precautions from the CDC and to remain aware of all requirements handed down by federal, state, and local authorities. We ask you to carefully consider if it would be wise to cancel or reschedule your chapter meetings & functions including shows during this period of crowd size restrictions. ATCA will not request or authorize insurance certificates for chapter events pending a rollback of the government imposed social distancing requirements. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hatcity Posted April 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2020 unfortunate that this had to happen. however, safety is of utmost importance Glad I made it in 2016 3 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I was handling this all pretty well...until now Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I was really hoping the decision wouldn't be made until May 1st but I'm not involved in the scheduling and set up. I'm sure the Board had to make a timely decision. I was really looking forward to this years show. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I'm waiting for the hammer to drop on our local show that weekend. Time will tell. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 3 hours ago, High Binder said: I was really hoping the decision wouldn't be made until May 1st but I'm not involved in the scheduling and set up. I'm sure the Board had to make a timely decision. I was really looking forward to this years show. I agree. I was really pissed this morning because previously they stated that they would make a decision on 4/30. I am not involved in the planning for it, nevertheless I can only imagine how much work it is and how many resources there are to organize. As today wore on, I got less pissed off and cooled down, and now I have placed my faith in the hands of the Powers in Charge, and I respect their decision. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy buzzard Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Larry, Got word other day that Buckeye Vintage Haulers show has been cancelled also. And just as I have been busting ass on the A/C in the ole Draggin' Wagon. When the ice cold air starts flowing, guess I will just ride around the state with windows rolled up and my Harley jacket on 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehummell Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I am disappointed that macungie is cancelled but it is not that much of a surprise considering the condition america is in. I would hope gerharts truck show will go on as planed and some others close to me. I spent all winter in my garage redoing my truck so i could cruse to the shows this summer at least i get to use it to haul hay for my goats. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 The ATHS Palmetto Upstate Chapter has also canceled their April 25th Spring show in Tigerville SC. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Tom, I'm in the same boat. Got all this shiny new paint to show off and no place to go!! Dave, maybe I'll make Gerharts this year? Depends on my racing schedule and "if" anything actually starts this year??? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenfive0 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I don't have anything freshly painted, shiny or worth looking at but I will miss a good accuse to take a few weekends off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Oh man what a bitch. I missed the last two shows and was pumped for this one. It looks like one of the main factors in the decision this early is insurance. Understandable but disappointing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Not really happy about all sorts of events and shows getting cancelled. Better to be sad and inconvenienced than sick or dead. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenfive0 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 How unsafe can it be outside if we kept our social distancing? Shouldn't be to hard to do. It isn't like we'd all be stuck on a cruise ship locked up in a confined space and the only way off would be a life boat. Sink or swim. There is more to this whole situation then just not being able to attend a truck show. We are no longer being given choices. I don't always go to church but I'm no longer being given a choice if I wanted to attend services this weekend. I hope this all ends soon and we recover a better nation, but I afraid of the freedoms I'm losing as a result or some might be willing to give up for a sense of false security. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Some events are getting cancelled because of the insurers. Covid 19 is new and no one knows the damages and associated issues. So, they are covering themselves by pulling insurance versus having a bunch of people sue them because they went to X event and now have the virus. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I read a news release out of Fla. this morning saying one of the big problems they're having is people who have been tested and have the virus are not staying home or in quarantine. They're out running around. It would be that way at the shows. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenfive0 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Hey A__HOLES do the WORLD a F___ING favor stay the F___ home if you are F___ING SICK. I need to leave the confines get gas and go food shopping. I assume that's okay. I'm confused, I thought my chances of getting the virus were worse at night. It's okay to escape after 6:00 AM if I'm not sick as long as I wear a mask, gloves, keep my distance and return to Internment by 8:00 PM for bed check. If I get sick as a result of my falter to the gas station who do I sue? Be kind of hard to prove where I might have picked up the virus. To be fair I guess I'd sue both mutually because they must have really good insurance to be aloud to continue to do business. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 22 hours ago, tenfive0 said: How unsafe can it be outside if we kept our social distancing? Shouldn't be to hard to do. It isn't like we'd all be stuck on a cruise ship locked up in a confined space and the only way off would be a life boat. Sink or swim. There is more to this whole situation then just not being able to attend a truck show. We are no longer being given choices. I don't always go to church but I'm no longer being given a choice if I wanted to attend services this weekend. I hope this all ends soon and we recover a better nation, but I afraid of the freedoms I'm losing as a result or some might be willing to give up for a sense of false security. Did you read the post before yours? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61871-macungie-2020-cancelled/#findComment-447810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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