North East Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle club SPRING JUDGES WORK SHOP

A Day in the Catskills: Learn to Judge, Love Cadillacs, Meet Your People

Saturday, April 18, 2026 • Resorts World Catskills – Hotel & Casino, Monticello, NY

The Class Cost only $95.00 Per person  * includes morning coffee, lunch, breaks, and judging manual . & Judges Shirt 

Please have breakfast before arriving. 

If you missed the opportunity to attend the Judges work shop at the winter reunion in Orlando Florida , Here is your opportunity to attend a judges work shop before the upcoming Grand National 

 You don’t have to be a seasoned judge—or even planning to become one—to spend a great day learning with Cadillac people. The NY–CT Two Rivers Region is hosting a friendly, hands-on CLC Judges’ Workshop that’s equal parts learning, fellowship, and fun. Under the guidance of CLC Chief Judge Fred Butalla and members of the CLC Judging Committee, you’ll get a clear, step-by-step understanding of how CLC judging really works—and why it’s so rewarding.

This isn’t “a day at school.” It’s a day with like-minded Cadillac aficionados —Cadillac enthusiasts who love the cars as much as you do and want to become better caretakers, entrants, and judges.

“The best part wasn’t just what I learned—it was the people I met and the confidence I took home to prepare my own car.” — A recent workshop attendee

What You’ll Do (and Why It Matters)

• See judging from the inside. We’ll break down CLC Judging Procedures in plain language—how teams work, where points are found and lost, and what “authenticity” means in practice.
• Judge four classic Cadillacs—live, with coaching. You’ll rotate through teams and evaluate four classic Cadillacs alongside experienced judges.
• Level up your own car. Even if you never plan to judge, you’ll leave with a punch list for prepping your Cadillac for the Grand National—and a new eye for the details that matter.
• Be part of the team. CLC judging only happens because members step up. Learn how teams collaborate on the field, support owners, and keep the standard high for everyone in the Club.
• Earn recognition. Successful completion earns 4 points toward the Judges’/Tabulator Recognition Program.

Why this year? The workshop is scheduled just six weeks before the 2026 CLC Grand National at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Concord, North Carolina, near Charlotte Motor Speedway—perfect timing to refresh skills, get questions answered, and prep your car or judging team.

Meet the People Who Shape CLC Judging

This is a rare chance to learn directly from Chief Judge Fred Butalla (newly appointed) and members of the CLC Judging Committee. Ask the tough questions. Compare notes. Swap stories. If you’ve ever wondered why a standard exists—or how tough calls get made—this is the room.

Make It a Fun Weekend

Coming in Friday? Good call. Resorts World Catskills – Hotel & Casino puts you steps from gaming, multiple restaurants and lounges, a spa and pool, and a polished, modern hotel experience. It’s a comfortable place to unwind with friends after a drive, catch up over dinner, and get a good night’s sleep before Saturday’s program. (Ask for the CLC rate when booking—details provided with registration.)

Why Here? Why Now?

The venue is centrally located within the nine Northeast Region clubs, making it a convenient meet-up point whether you’re coming from New England, metro New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania. We’ll include a simple locator map to show just how easy the drive is from each region hub. (Larry can supply the towns; the editor can drop in the map.)

If You’re New, You’re Also Welcome 

Plenty of attendees come just to learn—no experience required. You’ll be partnered with friendly teammates and guided through each step. And if you are experienced, you’ll enjoy a crisp refresher before the Grand National, with the added bonus of mentoring the next wave of judges. Some folks think they are not skilled to be a judge, but attending a workshop as this will allow you to find your hidden Judging skills and allow you to grow into the judging process and help your fellow club members earn their awards ,or give yourself the knowledge to better prepare your car for the judging process at the Up Coming Grand National in June of 2026 

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“If You Go” 

What: CLC Judges’ Workshop — friendly, hands-on training for all experience levels
Host: NY–CT Two Rivers Region, Cadillac & LaSalle Club
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 — Check-in 7:30 AM; Program 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Where: Resorts World Catskills – Hotel & Casino, 888 Resorts World Drive, Monticello, NY
Instructor: CLC Chief Judge Fred Butalla, with members of the CLC Judging Committee
Format: Morning classroom + live judging of four classic Cadillacs (team-based, coached)
Recognition: 4 points toward the Judges’/Tabulator Recognition Program
Cost: $95 per person — includes morning coffee, lunch, breaks, judging manual & official Judges shirt 
Please note: Pre-registration required; no onsite registration. REGISTER EARLY AS SPOTS ARE LIMITED, please have breakfast before arriving at check in table
Hotel: CLC rate available (booking details sent with your registration confirmation)
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Nearby air ports : Newark liberty international Airport 1 her 45 minutes , New York Stewart international airport 46 minutes
Questions: Larry Savino • 845-721-6768 • larryvsa@aol.com