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5th_GEN_SS · 01-12-2011, 11:41 AM

Some of you may know that I was given the AMAZING opportunity to attend the 2011 NAIAS as a guest to the General Motors Social Media Group. All I can say is the entire trip has been an experience that will stay with me for life.

I am not sure where to even begin. First of all let me tell you that GM has the greatest employees possible. I have never met a more sincere dedicated group of individuals … ever. All through the ranks, know that GM really cares!! They share the same passion as you and I… it makes me proud to own a Chevrolet.

Finally.. I honestly must say this trip was a dream come true. Since the concept Camaro released in 2006 I have followed the progress and one man in particular, Mr. Ed Welburn. He has been such an inspiration… and idol… a hero even. He is a perfect example of what GM really is… their beliefs, dedication, standards, and goals. It is through all these aspects and hard work that we are here today, able to celebrate this great vehicle we have known to love as the Camaro.

I not only got to meet Mr. Ed Welburn but also see and sit in the 2006 Camaro concept. This has been much more than a trip, it has been a dream come true.
I don’t even know how to extend my gratitude. No amount of thanks can show Mr. Welburn and the Social Media team how I feel. Thank you all so much!

See the Video Here!!! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125080

Included are some photos of the event I would like to share, thank you everyone for listening .

Mr. Ed Welburn (GM Vice President, Global Design) and My Self

Mr. Tom Stephens (Vice Chairman of Global Product Operations)

Mr. Joel Ewanick (Global Chief Marketing Officer)

Mr. Al Oppenheiser, ( Vehicle Chief Engineer for the 5th Generation 2010 Chevrolet Camaro)

Mr. John Fitzpatrick ( Marketing manager) and my self

Deb Ochs (Gm social media)

2006 Concept

the Kolektor · 01-12-2011, 11:45 AM

Thats really cool. Glad you had fun!

ZED SLED · 01-12-2011, 11:46 AM

Cool, didn't get them to fess up to the Z28, did you?

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-12-2011, 11:47 AM

Brutally awesome!

mikeSS · 01-12-2011, 11:48 AM

really cool. i cant wait to go to the auto show

montreal2010yellow · 01-12-2011, 11:48 AM

Man you're lucky. Glad that this can happen in real life. Congrats.

heRS · 01-12-2011, 11:51 AM

That's so cool! Thanks for sharing those awesome pictures!

pyr0b0y · 01-12-2011, 11:51 AM

congratz! once in a lifetime experience!!

Hawgredcamaro · 01-12-2011, 11:52 AM

Hey man, I've been keeping up with all your updates on facebook. Looks like you had an awesome time. Congrats!!!

Jayson9 · 01-12-2011, 11:53 AM

Sounds great! But where's the beef? GM has a long way to go................. to regain the publics overall trust - IMHO.

Kinda like the Kolektor's sig.

5th_GEN_SS · 01-12-2011, 11:53 AM

thank you everyone... no .. no word on the Z altho they said expect great things for the near future... things will become clear.

sugar'n'spice · 01-12-2011, 12:08 PM

Chris, I'm very happy for you!! I hope you absorb every moment !!!

5th_GEN_SS · 01-12-2011, 12:15 PM

i def did Joanne, this is something no one can take away from you

camaroitalia · 01-12-2011, 12:19 PM

awesome experience. i would of loved to be in your shoes! lol

01-12-2011, 11:41 AM	#1
5th_GEN_SS Junkie Drives: SIM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,695 View My Garage	Dream Come True! My NAIAS story Please READ! Some of you may know that I was given the AMAZING opportunity to attend the 2011 NAIAS as a guest to the General Motors Social Media Group. All I can say is the entire trip has been an experience that will stay with me for life. I am not sure where to even begin. First of all let me tell you that GM has the greatest employees possible. I have never met a more sincere dedicated group of individuals … ever. All through the ranks, know that GM really cares!! They share the same passion as you and I… it makes me proud to own a Chevrolet. Finally.. I honestly must say this trip was a dream come true. Since the concept Camaro released in 2006 I have followed the progress and one man in particular, Mr. Ed Welburn. He has been such an inspiration… and idol… a hero even. He is a perfect example of what GM really is… their beliefs, dedication, standards, and goals. It is through all these aspects and hard work that we are here today, able to celebrate this great vehicle we have known to love as the Camaro. I not only got to meet Mr. Ed Welburn but also see and *sit* in the 2006 Camaro concept. This has been much more than a trip, it has been a dream come true. I don’t even know how to extend my gratitude. No amount of thanks can show Mr. Welburn and the Social Media team how I feel. Thank you all so much! See the Video Here!!! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125080 Included are some photos of the event I would like to share, thank you everyone for listening . Mr. Ed Welburn (GM Vice President, Global Design) and My Self Mr. Tom Stephens (Vice Chairman of Global Product Operations) Mr. Joel Ewanick (Global Chief Marketing Officer) Mr. Al Oppenheiser, ( Vehicle Chief Engineer for the 5th Generation 2010 Chevrolet Camaro) Mr. John Fitzpatrick ( Marketing manager) and my self Deb Ochs (Gm social media) 2006 Concept __________________ "Letty" Murdered out 2013 Camaro 1LE. (Old car SIM 2010 2SS/RS) Last edited by 5th_GEN_SS; 01-20-2011 at 03:56 PM.

01-12-2011, 11:45 AM	#2
the Kolektor Patiently waiting.... Drives: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 625	Thats really cool. Glad you had fun! __________________ You Know......Sometimes you just can't fix stupid!!!!

01-12-2011, 11:46 AM	#3
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	Cool, didn't get them to fess up to the Z28, did you? __________________

01-12-2011, 11:47 AM	#4
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Brutally awesome! __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

01-12-2011, 11:51 AM	#7
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	That's so cool! Thanks for sharing those awesome pictures! __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

01-12-2011, 11:48 AM	#5
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	really cool. i cant wait to go to the auto show

01-12-2011, 11:48 AM	#6
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Man you're lucky. Glad that this can happen in real life. Congrats.

01-12-2011, 11:51 AM	#8
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	congratz! once in a lifetime experience!!

01-12-2011, 11:52 AM	#9
Hawgredcamaro Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2LT Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: El Dorado, AR Posts: 371 View My Garage	Hey man, I've been keeping up with all your updates on facebook. Looks like you had an awesome time. Congrats!!! __________________ 2010 Victory Red Camaro 2LT and luvin it! http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Chr...14880961919019

01-12-2011, 11:53 AM	#10
Jayson9 Drives: 2SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 253	Sounds great! But where's the beef? GM has a long way to go................. to regain the publics overall trust - IMHO. Kinda like the Kolektor's sig.

01-12-2011, 12:08 PM	#12
sugar'n'spice Drives: . Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 18,978	Chris, I'm very happy for you!! I hope you absorb every moment !!!

01-12-2011, 12:15 PM	#13
5th_GEN_SS Junkie Drives: SIM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,695 View My Garage	i def did Joanne, this is something no one can take away from you __________________ "Letty" Murdered out 2013 Camaro 1LE. (Old car SIM 2010 2SS/RS)

01-12-2011, 12:19 PM	#14
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	awesome experience. i would of loved to be in your shoes! lol __________________

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