GMCMI 2014 Fall Convention Updates
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Ladies, Get Behind the Wheel! <<
The GMCMI Fall Convention is just around the corner and do we have a great convention planned for you.
>> THINGS TO BRING
…we are at a fairgrounds so extra water hoses and electrical cords could be helpful
…extra money to purchase those must needed items from our vendors
…items to sell at the parts interchange, craft & flea market
…handheld GPS for the Great GMCMI Geocache Bash
…books, videos, magazines for the book exchange
…food and/or paper products for the Skip Newhouse Food Drive
…lederhosen and drindls for Oktoberfest
…fleece for the blankets
…books for the Book Review
…school supply item for the ladies luncheon
…curved cuticle scissors for the German Star Making/Paper Cutting
…GMCMI derby racer for the Pineblock Derby!
>> THINGS TO NOTE ON THE SCHEDULE:
Thursday from 8:15 pm-9:45 pm
A Brief Overview on the History of Music in America
Byron Songer first presented this non-technical seminar at the Dothan convention. He returns for a revised overview of America’s fascination with music; popular music, in particular. You’ll enjoy the fast-paced look at America’s music past through a slide and sound presentation punctuated with Byron’s informative comments. Come and relive a part of your past.
Friday from 1:45 pm-2:45 pm
Early Bird Tech Session – Ken Hendrson
GMC Motorhome Open Forum
Saturday, from 1:15 pm-4:15 pm
Ladies, Get Behind the Wheel! – Kara Kosier
Saturday, depart at 4:00 pm
Liscio at the Mabel Tainter Center
Sorry this event is sold out.
Monday from 7:30 am-8:45 am
Pineblock Derby Weigh-In!
7:30 pm
GMCMI Pineblock Derby Race
Tuesday 9:00 am and 10:15 am – Lucianne Boardman
German Star Making/Paper Cutting (Scherenschnitte)
Ladies bring a curved cuticle scissors and have fun!
Tuesday 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
“Damen Mittagessen” (Ladies Luncheon)
Bring school supplies that we can give to either one of the schools in the area or to an organization that can distribute them. This includes paper, pencils, erasers, markers, rulers, notebooks, folders, backpacks, and Kleenex!!
Tuesday 5:30 pm
OKTOBERFEST! Food, Entertainment and Fun!
>> VENDORS LIST!
John Biwersi
Redesigned GMC Motorhome Engine Cooling Fan
Albert & Sheila Branscombe
Disc Brakes Conversions, Actuators and PB Cables
Ken & Janet Frey
Repair and parts.
Ken & Elaine Henderson
Electric Windshield Wiper Kits and Miscellanous Items
Jim Kanomata
Full Service and Parts Supplier
David & Mary Lenzi
Suspension, Steering Parts and 8.1 Liter Engines
Dick & Jan Paterson
Re-curved distributors. Rebuilt carburetors, engines, transmissions. Wire sets, HEI conversion.
Kerry & Carolyn Pinkerton
Innovative aluminum products and custom metal shaping including the KISS Shelf
Ken and Jeanne Robinson
Steering Wheels, Emblems, Gas Struts and Miscellaneous GMC Parts
J.R. & Jeanne Slaten
All new Power Level II air valve set, new SS oil cooler lines, GMC Motorhome lighted door entry handle.
Larry & Lucy Weidner
Greater Midwest Classics booth to sell GMC “stuff”.
>> JACOB LEINENKUGEL BREWERY TOURS
Take a tour and let the Lodge Guides introduce you to 145 years of craft beer brewing and Leinenkugel® family history. Tours are always free and include complimentary samples of their award-winning beers. Their gift shop has everything from tap handles to Leinie beer bottle lamps so you’ll walk away with the perfect souvenir to remember your trip to The Chip.
Hours:
M-TH & Sat: 9am-5pm, Tours every half hour from 9:30am-4pm
F: 9am-8pm, Tours every half hour from 9:30am-6:30pm
Sun: 11am-4pm, Tours every half hour from 11:30am-3pm
For reservations, call: 1-888-534-6437
