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 site and in the newsletter. 3. The schedule is issued by Dick Deren @ d-deren@tampabay.rr.com. Tel # 727-515-7365. 4. Activities for the club to participate in should first go to the area coordinator for the region the activity is to occur in before they come here. This will put the coordinator in the loop and enable him to make decisions necessary to make the activity happen. 5. 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. 6. Details of on going events are listed at the end of the schedule. 7. Here is a list of Regional Coordinators and their e-mail addresses and phone numbers ( included is the phone number and e-mail address of our club president): Dave Thomas, President, 352-817-1087, 352-288-0604, halftrackdave@yahoo.com Russell Deese, Panhandle Region, 229-377-1528, rdeese@windstream.net Jerry Sumner, North I 75 Corridor Region, 229-387-6984, jsumner@gmail.com Stan Kinmonth, Northern Region, 904-276-1418, stantr6@comcast.net Charles Hildebrandt, Central Region, 352-603-2627, jpmnofww@aol.com Michael Roberts, Eastern Region,772-215-3470, colonel@specialforcesus.com George Hecht, Western Region, 727-443-2942, georgeh@depcopump.com Curt Leonard South Western Region, 941-371-7587, jleonard@comcast.net Fred Perkins, South Eastern Region, 954-434-8747, perk51@att.net If the FFC contact on an activity is other than the above persons, their e-mail and phone will be listed with the event. Regional Coordinator s e-mail and phone # will not be listed on every event. 8. *** in front of a listing indicates a new listing. NOTICE FFC Member David Johnson will be filling in as Central Region Coordinator while Charles Hildebrant is on leave of absence. David can be reached at: reptilian69@cox.net, 352-694-4956. Please Note: This publication is subject to change without notice PAGE 01
(Page OPERATIONS 2) EVENTS SCHEDULE CALENDAR MANEUVERS ****FYI 02, 03,04 October 2014-Lamar and Julia Rowland s Annual Vehicle Rally and Flea Market, HWY 153, Samson, AL. Contact Lamar at 334-313-6040 for details. FYI 17-19 October 2014-Friday thru Sunday, Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival, Lakeland, FL.Go to www.lakemirrorclassic.com for details. 25 October 2014-Saturday, Central Region, static display. Florida State Elks, Army of Hope Program, fund raiser and picnic benefit our soldiers and their families, at Port Orange Elks Lodge 2723, 5207 South Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange, FL. FFC Contacts: Dave Thomas, Charles Hildebrant or David Johnson. See flyer on page 10. 01 November 2014-Saturday, 4th Quarter General Membership Meeting, Renningers Antique Center, 20651 US 441, Mount Dora, FL. Meeting starts at 1230 hours. RSVP to Dave Thomas, 352-288- 0604 or Dave Johnson, 352-694-4956, or Lindsay Orr. 386-479-9644. NOTE: ELECTIONS TO BE HELD AT THIS MEETING. ****FYI 01 November 2014-Saturday, Central Region, Florida Antique Extravaganza, 10am to 4:30pm at Renninger s Antique Center, 20651 US HWY 441, Mt. Dora, FL. 32757. Although this is not necessarily a club activity, we will be there any way for our meeting, so bring your MV if you can. Questions-Call Renninger s coordinator, Greg Spalding at 407-462-2163 or qed4@aol.com. ****02 November 2014-Sunday, Eastern Region, Rumble in the Lot Car Show, benefit our Troops and their families at Surf Dawgs Grille and Brew Pub, 2996 Lake Washington Road, Melbourne, FL. Set up 0900 to 1000. Show runs 1000 to 1700. Request for military vehicles via an e-mail. FFC Con: Michael Roberts. See flyer on page 11. ****08 November 2014-Saturday, Central Region, Titusville American Legion Post #1 First Annual Veterans Day Parade, Titusville, FL. Parade starts at 1100. Line up at 0830 in City Hall parking lot. FFC Con: Charles Hildibrant or David Johnson. ****FYI 09 November 2014-This activity has been changed to an FYI item. They still desire some military vehicles but nothing any larger than a Jeep. Also, no special lodging rates or secure parking for trailers. It is not known whether or not they will charge an entrée fee for military vehicles. Sunday, Western Region, Vintage Motor Classic Car Show with military vehicle display to honor our nations heroes, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL. Event Con: Bill Waters, 727-580-1804. See flyer on page 7. ****09 November 2014-Sunday, Western Region, static display, Tri-City Cruisers Salute to Our Veterans Car Show at Bay Pines VA Hospital, 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL. 0900 to 1500. Show runs 0900 to 1500. Registration until 1100. Fee is $20. Pre registration fee is $15. See flyer for phone number to call to pre register. Although this is a club function, individual registration is required. Advise George Hecht if you plan to attend in order that he can arrange for spaces all together. FFC Con: George Hecht. See flyer on page 12. PAGE 02 (continued on page 03)
OPERATIONS SCHEDULE MANEUVERS (continued) ****11 November 2014-Tuesday,static display, Veterans Day Ceremony, Bay Pines VA Hospital, 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL Arrive around 0900. Ceremony starts at 1100. FFC Con: George Hecht. (As of 01 October, this activity is tentative) 11 November 2014-Tuesday, North Eastern Region, Veterans Day Parade, Stewart, FL. FFC Con: Michael Roberts. Call Michael for additional info as to line up location and times. See flyer on page 9. ****15 November 2014-Saturday, Northern Region, Veterans Appreciation Day Parade and static display in MacClenny, Fl. Parade starts at 1100 at 2nd street and will proceed to 8th street and terminate at the Macclenny City Park, 160 West Blvd. where we will display the vehicles for the afternoon. FFC contact: Stan Kinmonth FYI 07 February 2015-Saturday, Western Region, Boggy Bottom Auto Fest. Show benefit the Honor Flight of West Central Florida, Boggy Bottom Ranch, 8409 Lupton Place, Plant City, FL. 11am- 4pm. Cost $35.00 per vehicle (includes one all you can eat BBQ dinner). Go to show web site at www.boggybottomauto Fest.com for more information. ****13, 14, 15 March 2015 First Florida Chapter s The Charles Craven Winter Rally and Swap Meet ( previously known as the Southern Outpost Winter Rally, renamed in memory of Charles Craven, Chapter Vice President and founder of the Rally) Note: This is a new date and a new location for this rally. Rally location: Renninger s Antique Center and Flea Market, 20651 US HWY 441, Mt. Dora, FL.32757. See flyer on pages 05 & 06 The latest issue of the SOUTHERN OUTPOST is available on the web site. Go to www.flmvpa REMINDER #1: Nominations are being taken for the positions of President, Vice President and Treasurer. If you would like to nominate someone to one of these offices, please cal or e-mail Charles Hildibrant to get the person on the slate. Nominations will be accepted up to the day of the elections. Elections will be held a the 4th Quarter 2014 General Membership Meeting on 01 November 2014 to become effective on 01 January 2015. Reminder #2 2015 dues are due by 01 January 2015. Make your check payable to the First Florida Chapter, MVPA and send it to the Secretary. Do not send it to the Treasurer. Reminder #3 Absentee ballots have been mailed out to all members by Charles Hildebrant. If you do not plan to attend the 1 November meeting, please mail in your ballot to Charles. PAGE 03
Regularly Scheduled Events FYI-The Southeastern Region meets most Fridays (weather permitting) at the Tower Shops in Davie, FL. in conjunction with a weekly car show. FFC Con: Fred Perkins, perk51@att.net, 954-434-8747. FYI-The Western Region meets on the last Thursday of each month at the Quaker Steak and Lube Restaurant, 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, 727-443-2942. 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. 0800 to 1500. Webster Flea Market, 516 NW 3 Street, Webster, FL. Website: www.cyclemeet.com for map and additional info. E-mail: websterswaps@aol.com, 352-628-4656. FYI-Tampa Wax Slingers monthly Cruise In, every 3rd Saturday of the month, 1700 to 2000 at Tres Amigos Cantina, 2025 Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511. For more info call Jessica Cianfrocca at 813-409-2630. FYI-Applebee s Car Show, Moultrie, GA. First Saturday of each month. 1600 hrs. till? 50% off your meal if you enter your vehicle. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place peoples choice trophies awarded each month. FFC CON: Russell Deese, rdeese@windstream.net, 229-377- 1528. FYI-Third Sunday every month. Putnum County Fairgrounds Car Show and Swap Meet, 117 Yelvington Rd., East Palatka, FL. 32131. 0800 to 1500 hrs. Event Con: 352-505-8287. FYI-First Saturday of every month. Dade City Car Show, downtown. 1600 hrs. FFC CON: John Bolender, 813-355-7277, JJBolender@aol.com FYI-Second Sunday every month. USA Flea Market Car Show, US. 19, Port Richey, FL. PAGE 04
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