SOC 41 Schedule
The highly anticipated schedule for the 41st Saab Owners Convention is now available, and we have some exciting highlights to share with you. This year’s convention promises to be an unforgettable event, we've even rented Maryhill Loops Road for scenic drives and for use as our "track day" -- at reasonable speeds, of course. There will also be informative seminars (including NWSOC history!), and opportunities to connect with fellow Saab enthusiasts. Mark your calendars for July 18th - 21st, 2024, and get ready for an incredible experience in Portland!
Info on the Maryhill Loops Road event is here: https://www.nwsaab.com/single-post/maryhill-2024
Official SCNA SOC 24 page (please use this as the authoritative source for info):
Saab Owners Convention 2024 Preliminary Schedule of Events:
Thursday – July 18
10:00am – 3:00pm
Guided Drive Event Departing from Holiday Inn to Maryhill Loops Rd, Goldendale, WA
2:00pm – 7:00pm
Guided Drive Event Departing from Holiday Inn to Maryhill Loops Rd, Goldendale, WA
Noon - onward
Car Wash Sponsored by Saabs@Carlisle Car Wash Area—NW End of Parking Lot
Noon - 5:00pm
SOC2024 Registration Desk Timberline Room (Weyerhaeuser Section)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cocktails—Cash Bar Mt. St. Helens Ballroom
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sponsor Appreciation Dinner Presented by SCNA and NWSOC Mt. St. Helens Ballroom
Friday – July 19
8:00am – Noon
Scenic Drive Event to Maryhill Loops Rd Departing from Holiday Inn to Maryhill Loops Rd, Goldendale, WA
7:00am - onward
Car Wash Sponsored by Saabs@Carlisle Car Wash Area—NW End of Parking Lot
9:00am - 4:00pm
SOC2024 Registration Desk Timberline Room (Weyerhaeuser Section)
9:00am - 4:00pm
Vendor Exhibition & Parts Swap Meet Timberline Room (Crown Zellerbach) (Inside) & Showfield (Outside)
10:00am - 11:00am
Saab Club of North America (SCNA) Annual Meeting and Elections White Stag Room
Noon – 1:00pm
Lunch Mt. St. Helens Ballroom
1:00pm - 2:00pm
SAABinar: Bruce Harbison - “Saab 96 Monte Carlo Restoration” Pendleton Room (Inside & Outside)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
SAABinar: Jeff Gorenflo - “Update on Saab Parts from Hedin” White Stag Room
3:00pm – 3:30pm
SAABinar: Bret Sassaman - “SCNA Ambassador Program” Pendleton Room
3:30pm - 4:00pm
SAABinar: L’Tanya Rivas - “Host Locally, Promote Nationally Event Calendar” White Stag Room
4:00pm – 4:30pm
SAABinar: NWSOC - “NWSOC History” Pendleton Room
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Local Clubs Roundtable: “How to Build a Strong, Sustainable Local Club Through the Decades” Pendleton Room
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Cocktails—Cash Bar Mt. St. Helens Ballroom
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Welcome Dinner Presented by The Gerald L. Danner Charitable Remainder Trust Guest Speaker, Joel Manby: “Stories From the Past: The 9-5 Launch and Saab's U.S. Turnaround” Mt. St. Helens Ballroom
10:00pm - Midnight
Gathering of the 9s After-Party! ALL ARE WELCOME TBD - to be announced at dinner
Saturday – July 20
7:00am - onward
Car Wash Sponsored by Saabs@Carlisle Car Wash Area—NW End of Parking Lot
8:00am - 10:00am
Parking for People's Choice & Concours d'SAAB Showfield
9:00am - 2:00pm
SOC2024 Registration Desk Timberline Room
9:00am – 3:00pm
SAABinar: Garry Small & Cliff Johannsen - “Top Wrench Contest” Outside the Ballroom
9:00am - 4:00pm
Vendor Exhibition and Parts Swap Meet Timberline Room (Crown Zellerbach) (Inside) & Showfield (Outside)
10:00am - 2:00pm
People's Choice Voting (By Smartphone) Showfield
10:00am - 2:00pm
Concours d'SAAB Judging Showfield
10:00am - Noon
SAABinar: Jerry Danner & Rob Walden - “Rebuilding a c900 Turbo 5-speed Transmission” Outside the Ballroom
11:00am - Noon
SAABinar: Greg Abbott - “How YOU Can Contribute to 9s Magazine” Pendleton Room
Noon - 1:00pm
Boxed Lunch Mt. St. Helens Ballroom
1:00 - 1:30pm
Vintage Saab Club of North America (VSCNA) Board Meeting and Elections White Stag Room
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Volunteer Group Photo - Wear your Tshirts! Showfield
2:30pm – 3:30pm
SOC Group Showfield Photo Showfield
3:30pm - 5:00pm
VSCNA Vintage Ride-Along Event - All Are Welcome! Start Behind Ballroom
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Cocktails - Cash Bar Mt. St. Helens Ballroom
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Scanwest Autosport Awards Banquet - SOC AWARDS PRESENTATION Mt. St. Helens Ballroom
Sunday – July 21
8:00am - Noon
Cleanup
Noon
Departure
This year’s Saab Owners Convention is packed with activities that promise to entertain, educate, and inspire. From scenic drives and hands-on seminars to social gatherings and award ceremonies, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate your love for Saab with fellow enthusiasts.
For the full schedule in a printable format, download the PDF below.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Official SCNA SOC 24 page (please use this as the authoritative source for info):
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