Matt and Emery,
It should be noted that the following went out in an email to every attendee that was registered as of March 15th. In the portion below labeled
"Things to bring" it states specifically "Additional electric cords, water hoses, and some blocking. This is a fairgrounds and in some locations
blocking may be necessary to obtain being level."
So this is the second time this info has been made available to you.
GMCMI 2019 Spring Convention E-News | March 15, 2019
Congratulations! We look forward to seeing you at the Convention.
We hope this Convention E-News will answer some of your questions and assist you in having a fantastic time at the GMCMI Spring 2019 Convention! If
you have any questions, please contact Kim, convention manager, at 612-501-4600 or via email kimweeksgmc Safe travels and see you soon!
We welcome the GMC Sunshine Statesmen and the GMC Dixielanders who are utilizing the Convention as their Spring rally.
PLEASE DO SHARE THIS EMAIL WITH ALL ATTENDEES!!!!!
Notes of Interest
Running Ahead of Schedule?
GMCMI has negotiated a special rate at the North Florida Fair of only $25 a night including taxes. So if you are running ahead of schedule or wish to
check out the Tallahassee area, give Kim a call at 612-501-4600 and she can make arrangements to have your site available for Wednesday and Thursday
before the Convention. Note: this special is only offered to GMCMI attendees and arranged through the GMCMI Convention Office.
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Arriving at the Convention
Please note that the facility is a fairground. For our security, the fairgrounds has gates with codes to access the property. The gates are open from
8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
The South Monroe Street gate (west side of the fair) is the official Convention entrance gate which is open between 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Follow
directional signs to registration.
For attendees arriving after 5:00 pm please enter thru the gate on Tram Road (south side of the fair). The gate code is 3407. Pull in and go into Lot
B on the right side (electric is available) and register in the morning.
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Shiver me timbers! Me matey you cant speak pirate!
Check out the Pirate Terms and Phrases at
https://www.gmcmi.com/2019s-conv-pirate-terms/. Matey bring your best garb to wear (pirate clothing that is)
for the Treasures in Tallahassee Party! (pirate attire encouraged but not required)
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Road Trip to Tallahassee
Do check out the
https://www.gmcmi.com/road-trip-to-tallahassee/. Ken Henderson suggested this for the Spring Convention in Tucson and was successful.
Do you have some place you would like to share? Road conditions, etc. Check it out!
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Things to Bring
Additional an electric cords, water hoses, and some blocking. This is a fairgrounds and in some locations blocking may be necessary to obtain being
level.
Pirate Gear for "Treasures in Tallahassee" Party
Ahoy Me Hearties, Yo Ho! Keep a weathered eye on the horizon for fun in the sun and some buccaneer swashbucklin'. Chart your course for the Treasures
in Tallahassee Party. Pirate attire requested but not required.
Bring a can, box or package of non-perishable food or paper products for the Skip Newhouse Food Drive. Donations will go to the Second Harvest of Big
Bend.
Books, Books, Books! Books, tapes, magazines, etc. for the book exchange. Bring your favorite book to share at the "Bookworms and their Diet
Session".
One yard of plain fleece and one yard of printed fleece and scissors. On Saturday there will be a special session to start our blankets plus a new
project with fleece that Teresa Dall will be showing us how to make. All are welcome!
Craft alert! Lead a table, bring a craft you are working on or one that you have finished. The "She Shed" is a great place to socialize and have fun!
Craft classes, games, adult coloring books, postcards, etc. will be available. Plus snacks!
GMC Parts, Crafts and Fleas!! Bring those unwanted parts, crafts and no actual fleas please, to sell or trade at the "GMC Parts Exchange and Craft &
Flea Market" on Sunday afternoon.
Wish list! Yes, bring your wish list and check out what the Vendors have to offer you.
GMC Derby Racer. One of the highlights of the Convention. If you don't have a racer, not a problem. We do have extra racers available. Note the update
Derby Rules available at
https://www.gmcmi.com/gmcmi-pineblock-derby/
Musical Instruments! Bring them along and let's Jam!!!!
Updated Schedule
What a fantastic line up we have for you!
Attached is a pdf of the tentative schedule for the 2019 Spring GMCMI Convention. For up-to-date information, go to
https://www.gmcmi.com/2019s-conv-info/
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Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
