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• Longwood Gardens Holiday

  • When
    Sunday, December 10, 2023
  •  
    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Longwood Gardens - 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
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  Join us for the Longwood Gardens Holiday Light Show. This year's theme at the gardens is "A Very Retro Christmas."

  "This holiday season, experience a riot of retro, a bevy of bright, and numerous nostalgic moments with us. Marvel at playful trees draped in throwback baubles to shimmering tinsel to childhood-favorite toys. Stroll through a fab, festive holiday party scene decked out in mid-century magic. Reminisce amid a vintage Christmas street scene, make new merry memories amid dazzling, vibrant light displays—including some super-sized surprises—and revel in the radiance of retro at every turn."

  Tickets: We have 20 timed adult tickets for 4:30 PM admission (we have restricted this event to a max of 2 tickets per member, so that we can have as many members sign up as possible). Registration for the event will close after we reach 20 people and a wait list will start. 

  • Ludicrous members: $25

  • Standard members: $30

  This is a rain or shine event, no refunds are allowed.

  Schedule: 

  4:00 pm - meet at the visitor center to Longwood Gardens, before they check your tickets inside. (1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348) click here for the Longwood Gardens Map.

  4:30 pm - Go into the garden as a group. (If you are late you can  still enter the garden with your timed ticket up to 5pm). 

  6:30 pm - Optional: Meet at the side entrance to the Terrace restaurant and decide where to eat as a group. 

  FAQ: 

  • PARKING is free with accessible spaces available in the front rows of the main lot. Remote parking lots are used during this busy season. Transportation is provided from remote parking areas.
    
  • GETTING AROUND THE GARDENS. Scooters and wheelchairs are available on an unreserved, first-come basis in the Visitor Center. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to rent a mobility scooter. Electric scooters are not available during inclement weather.
    
  • BUNDLE UP! A Longwood Christmas is both indoors and outdoors. Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.

  • CHARGING STATIONS FOR EV's: Three charging stations for plug-in electric/hybrid cars are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Visitor Center Parking Lot. They have Clipper Creek Model HCS-40 charging stations, which accommodate all electric vehicles that use a standard Level II J1772 plug. The charging stations are available to guests free of charge.
  • There is a supercharger at the Wawa in Kennett Square (1.4 miles away, 901 E Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348) or the Wawa in Glen Mills (8.1 miles away, 970 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342).

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• Hockessin DE Crash Course

  • When
    Saturday, January 06, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    1225 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE, 19707

  Register

  As the number of Tesla vehicles on the roads grows, so does the chance that a first responder will need to interact with a Tesla in some capacity. Recognizing the need for first responders to safely operate and handle Tesla vehicles in emergency situations, DVTOC created "Tesla Crash Course" to provide first responders (police, fire, EMT, dispatchers) with first hand exposure toTesla vehicles. Read the story of how Crash Course started here and the unique story of how Verona NJ Crash Course was sponsored by a therapy dog.

  Service to our community is an important part of DVTOC's mission. That is why we are inviting our members to join the Crash Crew, the group of volunteers that comes to our workshop and allows first responders to check out their Tesla and answer questions, including sometimes about ownership. If it's your first time participating, you might learn some useful information that could come in handy in an emergency situation. If you've done this before, thank you, we couldn't run this program without you.

  

  The first part of the workshop is a presentation with Q&A followed by hands-on interaction and demos with the Tesla models. This part is where the owner participation is critical. The first responders get to see how the door handles work in all models, where high voltage cables and cut loop are located, and much more.

  FAQ

   What are the benefits of joining Crash Crew?

  • All Crash Crew members will receive TWO free months of DVTOC club membership at their existing membership level for each Crash Course they participate in. Free tier members will get two months of Standard membership. You must pre-register and attend the workshop in order to receive this benefit. 
  • New participants will receive an 11x17 laminated emergency response guide for their model to keep for future workshops. 
  • Participants are invited to join us for an optional free lunch nearby afterwards. Location will be provided in the reminder email and posted on Discord #First-Responder-Classes channel.

  What do I need to do to participate?

  • Register with the model you will bring. Most importantly, if you register, please attend. If anything comes up, that would prevent you from attending, please let us know as soon as possible so we can find a replacement for your model.
  • If all slots are full, register for the waiting list. If someone cancels, we will contact you -- check your email.
  • Registrants will be provided instructions in advance. 
    

  Do I need to have any specialized knowledge or experience?
  

  • Participants should be comfortable with the operation and features of their vehicle and willing to review the relevant first responder guide.
  • Interact with first responders during hands-on demo to point out things like how to open doors, operate the vehicle, use the key card, etc. Remember, they may need to move an operational vehicle off the road.
  • Some owners like to offer test rides in their cars; but that is optional, not an official part of the workshop.

  What time should I arrive and how long will it last?

  • Instructions are provided in the registration and reminder emails.
  • If you have attended prior workshops, you can arrive up to about 1.5 hours after the designated start of the workshop.
  • If it is your first time, you should try to attend the presentation to learn the material we cover.
  • If you arrive late that is fine, park near the other Teslas and join us inside for the classroom part or for the hands-on portion of the workshop.
  • The full workshop is expected to last about about 3 hours depending on how many attendees there are and how much interest there is in the vehicles. About 1.5 hours of it is in the classroom.
  • You'll be invited to join the club members for a free lunch after the workshop. Location will be announced prior to the event.

  What parts of the workshop will I participate in?

  • Attend the presentation if you would like
  • Opportunity to participate in the Q&A if you are comfortable answering
  • Interact with first responders during hands-on demo to point out things like how to open doors, operate the vehicle, use the key card, etc. Remember, they may need to move an operational vehicle off the road.
  • Some owners like to offer test rides in their cars; but that is optional, not an official part of the workshop.

  What should I wear?

  • DVTO Club T-shirt, official Tesla T-shirt, or first responder shirt
  • The hands-on portion may be outdoors, wear weather appropriate clothing or layers

  What is the plan in case of rain?

  • The event is rain or shine. We will communicate changes by email and on the #First-Responder-Classes channel on Discord.

  Any other questions, please email us at DelValTesla@gmail.com

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• Bridgewater NJ Crash Course

  • When
    Saturday, February 17, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Country Hills Volunteer Fire Co, 264 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

  Register

  As the number of Tesla vehicles on the roads grows, so does the chance that a first responder will need to interact with a Tesla in some capacity. Recognizing the need for first responders to safely operate and handle Tesla vehicles in emergency situations, DVTOC created "Tesla Crash Course" to provide first responders (police, fire, EMT, dispatchers) with first hand exposure toTesla vehicles. Read the story of how Crash Course started here and the unique story of how Verona NJ Crash Course was sponsored by a therapy dog.

  Service to our community is an important part of DVTOC's mission. That is why we are inviting our members to join the Crash Crew, the group of volunteers that comes to our workshop and allows first responders to check out their Tesla and answer questions, including sometimes about ownership. If it's your first time participating, you might learn some useful information that could come in handy in an emergency situation. If you've done this before, thank you, we couldn't run this program without you.

  

  The first part of the workshop is a presentation with Q&A followed by hands-on interaction and demos with the Tesla models. This part is where the owner participation is critical. The first responders get to see how the door handles work in all models, where high voltage cables and cut loop are located, and much more.

  FAQ

   What are the benefits of joining Crash Crew?

  • All Crash Crew members will receive TWO free months of DVTOC club membership at their existing membership level for each Crash Course they participate in. Free tier members will get two months of Standard membership. You must pre-register and attend the workshop in order to receive this benefit. 
  • New participants will receive an 11x17 laminated emergency response guide for their model to keep for future workshops. 
  • Participants are invited to join us for an optional free lunch nearby afterwards. Location will be provided in the reminder email and posted on Discord #First-Responder-Classes channel.

  What do I need to do to participate?

  • Register with the model you will bring. Most importantly, if you register, please attend. If anything comes up, that would prevent you from attending, please let us know as soon as possible so we can find a replacement for your model.
  • If all slots are full, register for the waiting list. If someone cancels, we will contact you -- check your email.
  • Registrants will be provided instructions in advance. 
    

  Do I need to have any specialized knowledge or experience?
  

  • Participants should be comfortable with the operation and features of their vehicle and willing to review the relevant first responder guide.
  • Interact with first responders during hands-on demo to point out things like how to open doors, operate the vehicle, use the key card, etc. Remember, they may need to move an operational vehicle off the road.
  • Some owners like to offer test rides in their cars; but that is optional, not an official part of the workshop.

  What time should I arrive and how long will it last?

  • Instructions are provided in the registration and reminder emails.
  • If you have attended prior workshops, you can arrive up to about 1.5 hours after the designated start of the workshop.
  • If it is your first time, you should try to attend the presentation to learn the material we cover.
  • If you arrive late that is fine, park near the other Teslas and join us inside for the classroom part or for the hands-on portion of the workshop.
  • The full workshop is expected to last about about 3 hours depending on how many attendees there are and how much interest there is in the vehicles. About 1.5 hours of it is in the classroom.
  • You'll be invited to join the club members for a free lunch after the workshop. Location will be announced prior to the event.

  What parts of the workshop will I participate in?

  • Attend the presentation if you would like
  • Opportunity to participate in the Q&A if you are comfortable answering
  • Interact with first responders during hands-on demo to point out things like how to open doors, operate the vehicle, use the key card, etc. Remember, they may need to move an operational vehicle off the road.
  • Some owners like to offer test rides in their cars; but that is optional, not an official part of the workshop.

  What should I wear?

  • DVTO Club T-shirt, official Tesla T-shirt, or first responder shirt
  • The hands-on portion may be outdoors, wear weather appropriate clothing or layers

  What is the plan in case of rain?

  • The event is rain or shine. We will communicate changes by email and on the #First-Responder-Classes channel on Discord.

  Any other questions, please email us at DelValTesla@gmail.com

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• Jackson NJ Crash Course

  • When
    Saturday, March 09, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    465 N. County Line Rd., Jackson, NJ 08527 (Station 54 Banquet Hall)

  Register

  As the number of Tesla vehicles on the roads grows, so does the chance that a first responder will need to interact with a Tesla in some capacity. Recognizing the need for first responders to safely operate and handle Tesla vehicles in emergency situations, DVTOC created "Tesla Crash Course" to provide first responders (police, fire, EMT, dispatchers) with first hand exposure toTesla vehicles. Read the story of how Crash Course started here and the unique story of how Verona NJ Crash Course was sponsored by a therapy dog.

  Service to our community is an important part of DVTOC's mission. That is why we are inviting our members to join the Crash Crew, the group of volunteers that comes to our workshop and allows first responders to check out their Tesla and answer questions, including sometimes about ownership. If it's your first time participating, you might learn some useful information that could come in handy in an emergency situation. If you've done this before, thank you, we couldn't run this program without you.

  The first part of the workshop is a presentation with Q&A followed by hands-on interaction and demos with the Tesla models. This part is where the owner participation is critical. The first responders get to see how the door handles work in all models, where high voltage cables and cut loop are located, and much more.

  FAQ

   What are the benefits of joining Crash Crew?

  • All Crash Crew members will receive TWO free months of DVTOC club membership at their existing membership level for each Crash Course they participate in. Free tier members will get two months of Standard membership. You must pre-register and attend the workshop in order to receive this benefit. 
  • New participants will receive an 11x17 laminated emergency response guide for their model to keep for future workshops. 
  • Participants are invited to join us for an optional free lunch nearby afterwards. Location will be provided in the reminder email and posted on Discord #First-Responder-Classes channel.

  What do I need to do to participate?

  • Register with the model you will bring. Most importantly, if you register, please attend. If anything comes up, that would prevent you from attending, please let us know as soon as possible so we can find a replacement for your model.
  • If all slots are full, register for the waiting list. If someone cancels, we will contact you -- check your email.
  • Registrants will be provided instructions in advance. 
    

  Do I need to have any specialized knowledge or experience?
  

  • Participants should be comfortable with the operation and features of their vehicle and willing to review the relevant first responder guide.
  • Interact with first responders during hands-on demo to point out things like how to open doors, operate the vehicle, use the key card, etc. Remember, they may need to move an operational vehicle off the road.
  • Some owners like to offer test rides in their cars; but that is optional, not an official part of the workshop.

  What time should I arrive and how long will it last?

  • Instructions are provided in the registration and reminder emails.
  • If you have attended prior workshops, you can arrive up to about 1.5 hours after the designated start of the workshop.
  • If it is your first time, you should try to attend the presentation to learn the material we cover.
  • If you arrive late that is fine, park near the other Teslas and join us inside for the classroom part or for the hands-on portion of the workshop.
  • The full workshop is expected to last about about 3 hours depending on how many attendees there are and how much interest there is in the vehicles. About 1.5 hours of it is in the classroom.
  • You'll be invited to join the club members for a free lunch after the workshop. Location will be announced prior to the event.

  What parts of the workshop will I participate in?

  • Attend the presentation if you would like
  • Opportunity to participate in the Q&A if you are comfortable answering
  • Interact with first responders during hands-on demo to point out things like how to open doors, operate the vehicle, use the key card, etc. Remember, they may need to move an operational vehicle off the road.
  • Some owners like to offer test rides in their cars; but that is optional, not an official part of the workshop.

  What should I wear?

  • DVTO Club T-shirt, official Tesla T-shirt, or first responder shirt
  • The hands-on portion may be outdoors, wear weather appropriate clothing or layers

  What is the plan in case of rain?

  • The event is rain or shine. We will communicate changes by email and on the #First-Responder-Classes channel on Discord.

  Any other questions, please email us at DelValTesla@gmail.com

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