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First Florida Chapter Military Vehicle Preservation Association Established in 1976, the non-profit MVPA is dedicated to providing an international organization for military vehicle enthusiasts,

Fall Military Vehicle Show & Swap Meet CONTENTS President's Report Minutes of Last Meeting Complete list of Upcoming and Ongoing Events (Belleview, FL) October 27-30, 2016 Flyer/Registration within

1 First Florida Chapter Military Vehicle Preservation Association Established in 1976, the non-profit MVPA is dedicated to providing an international organization for military vehicle enthusiasts, historians, preservationists and collectors interested in the acquisition, restoration, preservation, safe operation and public education of historic military transport The Southern Outpost Fall 2016 The Quarterly Newsletter of the First Florida Chapter of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association Upcoming Events.... Florida Forest Festival Parade (Perry, Florida) Saturday, October 22nd, 2016, 10:00 a.m. Fall Military Vehicle Show & Swap Meet CONTENTS President's Report Minutes of Last Meeting Complete list of Upcoming and Ongoing Events (Belleview, FL) October 27-30, 2016 Flyer/Registration within this newsletter Member's News Stuart Airshow (Airport, Stuart FL) Event Flyers and Registration Forms In concert with the Road to Victory Museum November 3, 4, 5, 2016 see Minutes Associate Member's Information / Advertisements Membership Applications: First Florida Chapter FFC-MVPA Annual Winter Rally and Swap Meet (Mount Dora, FL Renninger's Flea/Antiques Market) Wednesday Sunday - February 22-26, 2017 Flyer/Registration within this newsletter MVPA National - - FFC-MVPA Officers President: Dave Thomas halftrackdave@yahoo.com (352) or cell (352) Vice President / Rally Coordinator: Lindsay Orr lorr.tcp@gmail.com - (386) Treasurer: Michael Roberts colonel@specialforcesus.com (772) Secretary: Stan Kinmonth stantr6@comcast.net - (904) Webmaster: Roger Francis rfrancis@cfl.rr.com (407) Facebook Administrator: Sean Deren sderen@mac.com - (818) Event Scheduler: Dick Deren d-deren@tampabay.rr.com (727) Copyright 2016 All photographs and articles submitted for publishing in this newsletter become the property of the First Florida Chapter Military Vehicle Preservation Association (FFC-MVPA). Any opinions expressed in any article or advertisement are those of the author and are not those of the FFC-MVPA or its' Officers or members. The Southern Outpost - Fall 2016 Page 1

2 President's Report: First, I would like to once again thank Lindsay and his family for having the 3 rd Qtr. meeting at his home. The meeting went well and I think everyone had a good time. I would also like to thank everyone that came to the meeting and for bringing lots of good food. Now for this new newsletter. We have made some major changes. It is now more about the club news and not a lot of extras. With that being said we welcome any suggestions. I hope everyone has made it through this long HOT summer and will be making plans to attend the many events coming up. We hope to see everyone at the fall event at the Markets of Marion. We want to make this show an annual event but we need a good turnout. Please call Stan and let him know you are coming. Please pray for our troops and this country. Thanks, Dave Minutes of the Last Meeting First Florida Chapter MVPA Minutes 3rd Quarter Meeting Date: 13 August, 2016 Location: Home of Lindsay Orr, Eustis, FL. 1. The meeting was called to order at 1:02 pm by Chapter President Dave Thomas. 2. The meeting began with all present facing the US Flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. An opening prayer was offered by Charles Hildebrant President s Report: 1. Dave Thomas expressed appreciation to Angela, Bridget, and Lindsay Orr for opening their home for the meeting. 2. The meeting s goal is to be brief, focusing on the FFC s recent election results and the upcoming Charles Craven 2016 Fall Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet. 3. Charles Hildebrant, who collected and tallied the ballots, presented the election results. Those results are: President: Dave Thomas Vice-President: Lindsay Orr Treasurer: Michael Roberts Web Site Admin.: Roger Francis Rally Coord.: Lindsay Orr Facebook Admin.: A.J. Dunnell Operations Scheduler: Dick Deren 4. NOTE A.J. Dunnell has changed jobs, can no longer be the Facebook Admin. See New Business below. Vice-President s Report: 1. Bob Redfern (Outdoor Magazine TV show) has stated he plans to return and film more at the 2017 Winter Rally. The Southern Outpost - Fall 2016 Page 2

3 2. Bob Redfern s Military Collectors show featuring our 2016 Winter rally will air on American Heroes Channel (AHC) on Saturday, September 24, at 8:30 am. 3. For the 2017 Winter Rally, volunteers are needed and will be recruited to work for a few hours at the rally. During previous rallys, a few members have worked almost full time. It is everyone s club and everyone s rally, so it is only fair that more members contribute a few hours effort to make it enjoyable and a success for all. Treasurer s Report: 1. Treasurer stated there is a balance of $6, (end of July statement) and the $3, CD remains untouched. 2. Recent expenses include a utility trailer and a large tent. The trailer will house the tent as well as tables and other club supplies. The trailer is titled in the club s name. 3. Treasurer raised proposal to use challenge coins on a wood base as rally trophies, in lieu of purchasing plaques. Treasurer will get drafts and/or samples for the 4th quarter meeting (at the Fall Show in Belleview). 4. Members are invited to submit proposed designs for the Winter rally tee shirts. Pricing and style alternatives, including domestic manufacturers, will be presented at the Fall Show. 5. On November 3rd, 4th, and 5th, The Road to Victory Military Museum in Stuart ( is included in The Stuart Airshow, at the Stuart, FL airport ( Michael Roberts, FFC Treasurer and Eastern Region Coordinator, is requesting FFC member participation. There will be a parachute jump by the 101st Airborne, from a C-47, over the field AS PART OF A MOC BATTLE taking place on the field this is a first time ever event. There will be a Friday evening party with food and entertainment, costing $75 per person, BUT FREE (2 tickets) to those that bring a military vehicle. 6. The Eastern region has instituted a D-Day Road Rally, held the past two years on June 6. It is a 6 8 mile loop through Stuart and surrounding areas and ending at a restaurant. It is NOT a parade, but this past year the police provided an escort. The rally is for all veterans. Regional Coordinators are encouraged to establish such rallys not parades in their areas. Secretary s Report: 1. The updating the roster as new member information is received by the Secretary continues. 2. The Newsletter editor position and function has been suspended. A recommendation to use the web-based business Constant Contact for the newsletter was made. Secretary Stan Kinmonth will investigate cost and procedures. In the interim, a newsletter prepared by the Camp Gordon Johnson Museum, was mailed out. The Secretary will draft a new newsletter format to be presented at the fall show and Swap Meet meeting. Meanwhile, articles and information from members, to be included in the next issue, which will be published under the new procedures, is requested. 3. A discussion took place to clarify that Associate Members will receive a free business card sixe ad in the newsletter as a portion of their membership. Other larger ads must be purchased. Rally / Public Relations Coordinator: 1. Rally / P.R. Coordinator Lindsay Orr continues to seek national Winter Rally sponsors. 2. Mr. Orr has reached out to members with heavy vehicles (ie. tanks, halftracks, armored cars, etc) to participate in the 2017 Winter Rally. 3. The Renninger location features (as before): a. Both covered and outdoor vendor space there would be a fee to Renninger s for the covered spaces, but the FFC could rent the outdoor spaces and retain all fees collected. b. There is no gate charge The Southern Outpost - Fall 2016 Page 3

4 c. Free spectator parking. d. Re-enactors are encouraged, camping is allowed, coin-operated showers are available. e. There is a site-wide PA system over which announcements about our display and re-enactor demonstrations can be made. f. There is limited power available at the covered vendor spaces. g. There are 12 camp sites with power there is a charge for these. h. Set up can begin on Wednesday afternoon before the Rally. Area Coordinator Reports: Stan Kinmonth Northern region: 1. The next FFC event is the Veteran s Day Parade in Jacksonville, on November The First Coast Car Council show at Trout Creek Fish Camp (the FFC-MVPA is a member of the council) is on Saturday, October 1, Northern region members are encouraged to attend. 3. Individual members continue to set up various events, such as the WWII weekend that was held at Fort Clinch State Park on May 28 and 29. Charles Hildebrant - Central region: 1. No news, besides the election results. Michael Roberts Eastern region: 1. Stuart Air Show see Treasurer s report. Dick Deren Western region: 1. No news New Business: 1. Facebook Administrator (from President s report) Recently reelected administrator has changed jobs and can no longer administer the FFC Facebook page. There is a Winter Rally web page, set up by Robyn from Government Liquidations, but who has the administrator role is unclear. Sean Deren volunteered to set up a FFC Facebook page. Discussion on the administration led to agreement that Regional Coordinators, as well as Sean, will be identified as administrators. Dave Thomas encourages members to make and provide photos and videos to be posted on the Facebook page. 2. Dick Deren requested the FFC place an ad in the Marine Corps League Newsletter; which was voted on and approved. Old Business: None A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The motion was made, seconded, and approved by vote. Charles Hildebrant conducted a closing prayer. The meeting adjourned at 2:05p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: /S/ /_18 August 2016 Stan A. Kinmonth FFC-MVPA Secretary The Southern Outpost - Fall 2016 Page 4

5 Complete list of Upcoming and Ongoing Events Activities listed preceded with an "FYI" are informational only. For example, car shows where the club is not participating in as a group but may be of interest to members. ****** in front of a listing indicates a new item on the schedule. OPERATIONS SCHEDULE FYI 9 Oct Sunday, Western Region. Static Display. 2nd Annual Clearwater Challenger Little League Jamboree Open Car Show at the Sid Lickton Sports Complex, 714 North Saturn Avenue, Clearwater, FL to 1500hrs. *********FYI Oct Friday thru Sunday, Central Region. Static Display. Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival, Lakeland, Florida. For more info, go to ********* FYI 16 Oct Sunday, Western Region. Static Display. Lake Como 13th Annual Car Show, Cot Road, Lutz, FL. Pre registration $15. Go to *********27-30 Oct Friday & Saturday, Central Region. FFC's First Annual Fall Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet. A no frills gathering of military vehicles combined with a swap meet. At the Market of Marion, Rt 441, Belleview, FL. (the location of the original Southern Outpost Winter Rally) Details to follow. FFC Con: Dave Thomas. Note: Set up on Thursday. Take down on Sunday. This show is in addition to our Winter Show in February of ********FYI 29 Oct Saturday, Western Region. Static Display. Truck and 4x4 Show, Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Rd., New Port Richey, FL. Contact , to register Nov Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Northeastern Region, static display and/or reenactment participation. Stuart Air Show, Martin County Airport-Witham Field Flying Fortress Lane, Stuart, FL FFC Con: Michael Roberts. 11 Nov Friday, Northeastern Region, Veterans Day Parade, Stuart, Fl. Line up at 0900 at Amerigo Ave. on East Ocean Blvd. Parade steps off at 1000hrs. and ends at Memorial Park. Memorial Ceremony following the parade in the park. FFC Con: Michael Roberts. ********11 Nov Friday, Northern Region, Veteran's Day Parade, Jacksonville, FL. For details contact the FFC Con: Stan Kinmonth. ********11 Nov Friday, Northern Region, Veteran's Day Parade, St. Augustine, FL. For details contact FFC Con: Stan kinmonth, stantr6@comcast.net ********11 Nov Friday, Western Region, Veteran's Day Ceremony, Bay Pines VA Hospital, Bay Pines, FL. More Information to follow. FFC Con: George Hecht. ********FYI Nov Saturday & Sunday, Southwestern Region-WWII Re-enactment and static display. Florida Railroad Museum, rd Street East, Parrish, FL. The Southern Outpost - Fall 2016 Page 5

6 **********FYI Nov Weekend, South Western Region, static display and/or re- enactment participation. Von Kessinger's Express WWII Re-enactment at the rail road station, rd Street, East, Parrish, FL UPDATE- SHOW DATES *********FYI 3 Dec Saturday, Western Region. Static Display. Toys For Tots Event and Car Show. Friendly Kia, US 19, New Port Richey, FL., 1100 to 1300hrs. *********FYI 3 Dec Saturday, Western Region. Static Display. Toys For Tots Christmas Charity EXPO and Truck Show. Verizon Event Center, 8718 Trouble Creek Rd., New Port Richey, FL. To register for truck show call , *********FYI 3 Dec Saturday, Western Region. Personnel and vehicles needed for the Toys For Tots toy pick up at the Pasco County post offices. FFC Con: Christian Isaly, More information to follow. ********FYI 10 Dec Saturday, Western Region, Annual Christmas Parade, Tarpon Springs, FL. Parade starts at 1000hrs. For more information, contact Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce, *********?? Dec 2016-Annual Safety Harbor, FL. Christmas Parade. More info to follow *********?? Dec 2016-Annual Pinellas Park, FL. Christmas Parade with the Korean War Veterans Assoc. More info to follow. *********?? Dec 2016-Annual New Port Richey, FL. Christmas Parade with the Marine Corps League (Toys for Tots). More info to follow. **********22-26 Feb Annual Southern Outpost Rally at Renninger's in Mt. Dora. See Flyer and Registration elsewhere in this newsletter REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS FYI-The Southeastern Region meets most Fridays (weather permitting) at the 84 Diner parking lot at I-595 and Hiatus Road in Davie (formerly known as the Tower Shops Car Show.) FFC Con: Fred Perkins, perk51@att.net, FYI-The Western Region meets on the last Thursday of each month at the Quaker Steak and Lube Res- taurant, 49th Street ( where 49th Street meets US 19), Pinellas Park, FL. In conjunction with their Thursday night car show. FFC Con: George Hecht georgeh@depcopump.com, FYI-Dade City, FL. Car Show the first Saturday of every month, 1600 hrs. FFC Con: John Bolender, jjbolender@aol.com FYI-Webster Car and Cycle Swap Meet- The first Sunday of each month year round to Web- ster Flea Market, 516 NW 3 Street, Webster, FL. Website: for map and additional info. websterswaps@aol.com, FYI-Tampa Wax Slingers monthly Cruise In, every 1st Saturday of the month, 1700 to 2000 at Tres Ami- gos Cantina, 2025 Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL For more info call Jessica Cianfrocca at May will be the last Cruise In until Fall. The Southern Outpost - Fall 2016 Page 6

7 FYI-Applebee's Car Show, Moultrie, GA. First Saturday of each month hrs. till? 50% off your meal if you enter your vehicle. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place peoples choice trophies awarded each month. FFC CON: Rus- sell Deese, FYI-Third Sunday every month. Putnum County Fairgrounds Car Show and Swap Meet, 117 Yelvington Rd., East Palatka, FL to 1500 hrs. Event Con: FYI-Second Sunday every month. USA Flea Market Car Show, US. 19, Port Richey, FL. FYI-Car Show, the first Saturday of every month at the Sarasota Pavilion Mall, corner of US41 and Stick- ney Point Road. FFC Con: Bill Sayers for details. FYI-Evening Cruise In every fifth Saturday in the months with 5 Saturdays. At National Carburetors, Inc Bowden Road, #300, Jacksonville, FL See Stan Kinmonth for more details FYI-Northern Region meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Mission BBQ, corner of I295 and Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville. Arrive 1100hrs and plan to stay until around 1500hrs. Bring you military vehicle. Weather permitting. FFC Con: Stan Kinmonth. Check out the new face book page. Go to First Florida MVPA Member's News Articles and photos from members Please send photos and text describing the events our members participated in. Please send any Hot-To suggestions for restoring/repairing/maintaining our vehicles. The Southern Outpost - Fall 2016 Page 7

8 Associate Member's Information / Advertisements We have more room for PAID-UP Associate Members Paid-up Associate Members are requested to send (mail, or ) their business card to be included here. The Southern Outpost - Fall 2016 Page 8

Event Flyers and Registration Forms Accommodations: Sleep Inn, 13600 Southwest 17th Court, Ocala, FL. 34474 (EXIT 341 off I-75, Hwy 484, next to Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing). Tel. No.

9 Event Flyers and Registration Forms Accommodations: Sleep Inn, Southwest 17th Court, Ocala, FL (EXIT 341 off I-75, Hwy 484, next to Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing). Tel. No. : night stay runs $ and includes 2 queen beds and free breakfast. 3 night stay runs $ and includes 2 queen size beds and free breakfast. The Southern Outpost - Fall 2016 Page 9

10 The Charles Craven Fall Military Show and Swap Meet (NOTE this event is in ADDITION TO the late February Winter Rally) First Florida Chapter MVPA Fall 2016 Registration Form First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: ZIP: Evening Phone: Cell Number: Address: Vehicle Display Participant Registration: Vehicle Year Make: Model: Display spots will ONLY be assigned upon arrival; first come first served. Dinner Tickets Only available at the event Vendor's Registration: Business Name: Outside Vendor Space 20' x 20' ($30.00 ea.) Number: Total:$ Spaces will ONLY be assigned upon arrival; first come- first served. Dinner Tickets Only available at the event Please make all checks payable to: First Florida Chapter MVPA. Mail the completed form and check to: Mr. Stan Kinmonth 194 Malley Cove Lane Fleming Island, FL Total Funds Enclosed: $ If you have any questions or need additional assistance with your reservation, please contact one of the following people: Lindsay Orr - lorr.tcp@gmail.com - (386) Dave Thomas - Halftrackdave@yahoo.com - (352) or cell (352) Charles Hildebrant - jpmnofww@aol.com - (352) Stan Kinmonth - stantr6@comcast.net - (904) PLEASE NOTE: THIS RALLY IS IN ADDITION TO OUR WINTER RALLY IN FEBRUARY 2017

12 Winter Rally and Swap Meet First Florida Chapter MVPA and the Southern Outpost 2017 Registration Form PLEASE PPRINT CLEARLY First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: ZIP: Evening Phone: Cell Number: Address: Award Sponsorship ($50.00 ea.) Number: Total:$ Dinner Tickets Only available at the event. A food vendor will be provided for the Post-Award Ceremony Dinner. Tickets will be sold at the registration table during the rally, until mid-day Saturday. Price and sales cut-off time to be determined. Vehicle Display Participant Registration: Vehicle Year Make: Model: Display spots will ONLY be assigned upon arrival; first come first served. Vendor's Registration: Business Name: Outside Vendor Space 20' x 20' ($30.00 ea.) Number: Total:$ Covered Vendor Space 12' x 15' ($45.00 ea.) Number: Total:$ Spaces will ONLY be assigned upon arrival; first come- first served. Please make all checks payable to: First Florida Chapter MVPA. Mail the completed form and check to: Mr. Stan Kinmonth 194 Malley Cove Lane Fleming Island, FL Total Funds Enclosed: $ If you have any questions or need additional assistance with your reservation, please contact one of the following people: Lindsay Orr - lorr.tcp@gmail.com - (386) Dave Thomas - Halftrackdave@yahoo.com - (352) or cell (352) Charles Hildebrant - jpmnofww@aol.com - (352) Stan Kinmonth - stantr6@comcast.net - (904) NOTE: The property owner is constructing a Beer and Wine concession on site. This concession is not associated with the FFC-MVPA. Rally participants are cautioned to drink responsibly, and to NEVER drink and drive.

13 FIRST FLORIDA CHAPTER MVPA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL IF RENEWAL, PLEASE CIRCLE ANY CHANGES PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY NAME (to appear on your name badge): STREET ADDRESS: APT: CITY: STATE: ZIP: Print Clearly HOME PHONE CELL PHONE MEMBER OF NATIONAL MVPA? ( YES or NO ), MEMBER NUMBER: SELECT GEOGRAPHIC REGION(S) (SEE MAP ON BACK) : PLEASE CHECK THE MEMBERSHIP YOU WOULD LIKE. PRICE IS THE SAME FOR REGULAR OR FAMILY. PRORATED DUES SCHEDILE FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY: 1ST quarter - $30, 2ND quarter - $24, 3RD quarter - $18, 4TH quarter - $12 Membership is FREE for active duty military must use your.mil . REGULAR MEMBERSHIP ONE PERSON, $30 yearly see prorated schedule above if joining mid-year. OR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $30 yearly - IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY (SPOUSES & CHILDREN) INCLUDES A 2ND I.D.BADGE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST NAME TO APPEAR ON 2ND BADGE: ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: $40 - FOR BUSINESSES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. INCLUDES UP TO 5 BADGES AND A BUSINESS CARD IN THE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER. PLEASE PRINT NAMES TO APPEAR ON ADDITIONAL BADGES: PLEASE LIST ALL MILITARY VEHICLES YOU OWN, YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, and STATUS: Attach additional sheet if necessary Please make check payable to: First Florida Chapter MVPA Mail application and payment to: Stan A. Kinmonth - Secretary 194 Malley Cove Lane Fleming Island, FL 32003

REGIONAL COORDINATORS PANHANDLE: Russell Deese, rdeese@windstream.net (229) 377-1528 NORTHERN: Stan Kinmonth, stantr6@comcast.net (904) 276-1418 I-75 CORRIDOR: Jerry Sumner, jsumner359@gmail.

14 REGIONAL COORDINATORS PANHANDLE: Russell Deese, (229) NORTHERN: Stan Kinmonth, (904) I-75 CORRIDOR: Jerry Sumner, (229) CENTRAL: Charles Hildebrant, (352) WESTERN: George Hecht, (727) EASTERN: Michael Roberts, (772) SOUTHWESTERN: VACANT SOUTHEAST: Fred Perkins, (954) For additional information, contact one of the regional coordinators listed above Visit for more information.

15 National MVPA Application Form goes here

FFC OPERATIONS SCHEDULE

FFC OPERATIONS SCHEDULE ISSUE 08 28 September 2014 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. This schedule will be issued as required to inform members on e-mail of upcoming events. 2. A copy can also be found in the web