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June 16, 2007 Newsletter

TABLE OF CONTENTS

President's Page
Vice-President's Page
Meeting Minutes
Vanning Around the World
Vantasy
Flyer for Labor Day eVant

President’s Page

 

Hello all,

I just got back from Foreplay’s 5th of May eVANt and I had a great time. The weather was great, and fun was had by all. We had over 50 trucks, which is a great turnout. Our upcoming meeting is on June 16th at Florida Camp Land I hope everyone can attend. The Nationals in July is the next eVANt after that, which I hope a lot of people from Florida attend. The Labor Day eVANt in Ocala might even have a golf outing scheduled, let me know if you guys would be interested showcap@aol.com. I would like to get some Vanners to go with me to GSVR III in Cherokee NC on the 5th and 6th of October if you can’t go with your own Van share the ride with someone else, half the expense and half the gas. We are moving quickly through the year, and soon the Council Of Councils will be upon us. This has been a great year so far with all of the participation lets keep it up. I recently repainted my van and put some new accents on it so you will be seeing me in the van shows more often. Now to tackle the interior!!! I hope everyone is doing well T.I.E T.I.S.         

                                                            Shogun (Florida Van Council President) 

 

          ForePlay would like to thank all the vanners who came to Beverly Beach. It takes everyone to make any eVANt a success. Those who attended had a wonderful time. The beach was beautiful. The dolphin kept the sharks away. The kids had plenty of activities. Nothing could ruin the day not even loosing an expensive fishing pole. When Ila called Richie to breakfast he had all his equipment setup and ready. So he just ran up to grab his breakfast. However when he returned the tide had washed his pole out to sea.

            Later that evening the surf was perfect for surfing. Only something hard hit a surfers board inquisitive as he was he picked it up…Richie’s fishing rod. When he came ashore he asked Richie if anyone had lost a rod. --- Richie must have done something right.

            The Tiki Bar drew its usual crowd. The beverages were good and six-pack won the basket. Again he won it on the extra ticket.

            The van show was a success. Buffalo Bob’s suggestions for van judging worked. His plaques were a huge hit.

            See pictures of Beverly beach on the web Beverly Beach Photos and page 7 this issue.

           


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Vice President’s Page

Dear FVC,

I'm having fun in summer camp. The weather has been awesome and I am enjoying living in Florida at the beach. I've already made 2 road trips and have at least 2 more planned. The planned trip to NC is fizzling out and will probably remain just a family gathering in VA Beach instead.

Don't forget to get your goodie bag donations and door prizes to Buffalo Bob and Carol for the Council of Councils. I believe we may be having an auction again so see if you have any items to donate to the cause.

Beverly Beach will be behind us before you read this so I hope to see all of you there and you have enjoyed yourselves. There is still stuff to do for Labor Day eVANt and who can forget about the Keys and the Pig Roast still to come.

My sister had a nice visit here in early April but was in a very serious auto accident on the Interstate after she returned. A woman on a cell phone and arguing with one of her passengers came across 3 lanes of traffic, T-boned Cyndi, pushed her into another lane where she was hit by 3 more cars. Cyndi's car is totaled and she has a very bad case of whiplash but getting stronger. Of course, the person causing the accident doesn't have insurance.

Be sure to bring friends to eVANts, even if they only spend the day. The best way to recruit is to show them what we are about.

Be good to yourselves and one another,

Cari

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I just want to thank everyone for being so understanding when I was putting this issue together. I got everything except for the Beverly Beach info finished before May 1, which is when my retention meetings begin.

            Don’t forget to bring a covered dish to the next FVC meeting.

Ila is having another baby girl around the end of August! Ila is doing her part to repopulate the FVC. If you can’t or don’t want any more babies why don’t you try to bring a friend or three.

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Meeting Minutes

FLORIDA VAN COUNCIL

Minutes of the March 17, 2007 meeting at Okee-Tantie Campground and Marina near Okeechobee are as follows:

                                                   Cale called the meeting to order.

Minutes of the January 20, 2007 meeting were read and approved.

There were 7 clubs present and I Excused Absence (out of 14 clubs total) during roll call.

Linard gave the Treasurer's report and advised the members he only has 8 of the 2007 Vanning Calendars left.  They are $15 each.

FVC NEWSLETTER UPDATE:

Agnes noted that the deadline for input to the next newsletter is May 19.

OLD BUSINESS:

Cale got a letter from the Ocala Ranch RV Resort confirming the FVC event August 31 – September 3 and the rates.

NEW BUSINESS:

John Attrill, our friend from the UK,  asked Cale if the FVC would object to him scheduling a “Vanners at Sea” cruise out of Port Canaveral to Nassau – Freeport from February 3 – 7, 2008.  Inside cabins would be $307 per person and seaside would be $347.  20 cabins have been reserved.  The group concluded that we had no objections, as there will be no conflict with the 2008 CofC meeting, which doesn’t start until February 7.  The ship will be back in port early on the morning of February 7.

Cale said he wants to get a group together for an out-of-state van run this year.  It was suggested that Great Smoky Mountain Van Reunion III (GSVR III) would be a good choice.

Cale also mentioned that there is a benefit Poker Run on Sunday, April 1 from Orange City through Osteen, Samsula, Deland, and back to Orange City.  They flyer will be put on the FVC website this weekend.

VAN-IN PROPOSALS:

No new van-in proposals were made.

VAN-IN UPDATES:

Foreplay                        May 4 - 6, 2007

Kamaniwanalaya II.  Beverly Beach Campground.  $50 pre-reg, $55 at the gate. Travel trailers and motorhomes $30 extra.

FVC meeting dates and locations for the remainder of the year are shown below.

Meeting Date

Location

June 16

Floridian R.V. Resort – Boggy Creek Rd. – St. Cloud

August 11

Floridian R.V. Resort – Boggy Creek Rd. – St. Cloud

November 10

Floridian R.V. Resort – Boggy Creek Rd. – St. Cloud

VAN JUDGING:

Buffalo Bob said it’s pretty silly to have more trophies than vans in the show.  This has come about as a result of the large number of classes and the fewer number of vans in each show.  After some discussion, a motion by Judith (seconded by Carol) that, for the year 2007, the FVC limit the minimum number of required trophies to:

Best of Show

Best Exterior

Best Interior

Best Full Custom

Best Street Custom

was carried by a hand vote of 20 FOR and 1 AGAINST.  During subsequent discussion Magoo stated that a club should be able to give out as many van judging trophies as they wanted.  It was clarified that the motion does not limit the maximum number of trophies that can be presented, just the minimum.  It was also stated that this motion is in effect for the calendar year 2007 only.  If the council likes the idea, then a motion to make the change permanent could be presented sometime during the year 2008.

Cari made a motion to adjourn and the meeting was concluded.

Respectfully submitted,

Scribe John

Secretary

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Vanning Around the World                                                                                                                                                                     Please send all flyers to Judith Pilon 817 Wildabon Ave. Lake Wales, FL or e-mail.  Judpilon@aol.com or 407-484-2234 

June

 

 

8-10

NY

Provanity 27 Northern Exposure Cayuga County Fairgrounds, Weedsport, NY pre reg $30. gate $35. extra people $10.  trailers $1.per foot.  contact Larry 315-656-8956 www.saltcityvans.com

15-17

CO

Woody Boogie XV by Colorado Van Council Penrose CO info 303-287-5966

 15-17

CA

Misty Mountain Hoedown #25 at San Benito County Fairgrounds Hollister, CA  contact Beerbob@Yahoo.com 

15-17

CANADA

VanFest Aylmer,  Ontario, Canada. Springwater Conservation Area. for info  http://vanfest.vandomain.com/

15-17

WI

Van-a-mega-Mania "Pirates of the Caravan" by County Line Vans at Jefferson County fairgrounds. $30 pre-reg $40. gate. extra people $10.  Trailers $20.  Thursday night $15.contact Chrome Done 262-694-1221 ejgray70@yahoo.com

22-24

CO

E-Zlife Vans presents Lay Back and Boogie contact docyukon@psc.com

29-July1

Canada

Monkton, New Brunswick more as it becomes available   toolbarn@pei.sympatico.ca 

July

 

 

6-8

Canada

30th Annual Horse Shoe Tournament Club Vancancier, St. Pie, Quebec  flyer is in French call CoCo at 314-271-7372  $40.00 

6-8

CT

Van-iN Magazine 1st Van-iN Van-iN at the Top of the Mountain  Tdd's Place 257 East St. Wolcott CT  directions From 84 E or W take the Marion/Wolcott exit Rt 3222 end of ramp take a left pass Marin plaza at top of the mountain at the flashing light take right house 1/3 mile down the road on right.  phone 203-879-2704 Pot luck, no electric, bring drinking water.

13-15

WI

Great Northern Boogie by Suds City Vans and Liberty Vans Walworth County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn WI pre-reg $40. gate $45. extra people $10. camping trailers $15. Thursday night $15.  contact Blue Jay 262-675-6310 or suds1@charter.net  

26-29

OH

35th Van Nationals, Cortland, OH by NOVC.  Pre-reg  by 6/1/07 $50.00 at gate $60.00. trailers under 16' $20 over $30. contact Donnie Shearer 330-874-4208 vannerguy@netzero.net  www.35thvannationals.com

August

 

 

3-5

Canada

Van Islanders 30th Anniversary, P.E.I Canada contact   toolbarn@pei.sympatico.ca 

3-5

MO

Shoot our 18 "Hotter than a Van on Fire" by Three Trails Vans  Eagle Ridge RV Park, Eagleville, MO $30. pre reg $35. at gate. $10.extra people and $10 for extra night.  send to 3 trails Vans c/o Kathy Henderson 214 S. Franklin St. Raymon, MO  04083  Joyce 816-322-3317 wiesekj@swbell.com

10-12

IL

"I want you for Vanning" Birthday Party 31 by CITA.@ Twelve Oaks Campground, Martinsville IL  Pre reg by 8/3 $35.00 gate $40.00 extras $12. trailers $15. Info Ed & Loretta 217-752-6897 Joe & Holly 217-895-3763

10-12

CA

Wild in the woods #4  Woodhills CA by Sunshine Super Vans Pre-Reg Only!!!! Approx. $30; deadline 8/7/07 Gates open 2:00 pm; Back to basics Vanning fun! Info: Vanner@sbcglobal.net or LilSis74@sbcglobal.net

10-12

CT

Super Summer, by Altruk Somers CT  pre-reg $35. extra people $5. gate $40.  extra people $8. Trailers $10.  contact Altruk Vanners 78 Central Ave. Wolcott, CT  06716 http://www.altruk.com

10-12

IL

CITA Birthday Van-in Martinsville,  IL   more to come as available 

18

IL

Hy-Rollin Vans & Milena's Van Show and Chooies Van Invasion Chicago Land IL  for info contact

11

FL

Florida Van Council  meeting.  St. Cloud, FL   info shogun 386-804-1063

17-19

NY

Flamingo Fest   "The Good, The Bad and the Pink by Bad Girls from NY in Nichols, NY pre-reg $30, gate $35. extra people $10.trailers under 16' $25 over $25.  Bad Girls from New York 1997 E. Kent Rd. Kent, NY  14477   Sandy  585-682-3971

17-19

MI

Ultimate Express at Chuck's Ranch 9824 Darling Rd. Belleville, MI  48211  1 vehicle 2 people $40 pre, gate $50.  1 vehicle 2 adults + pop-up $45.pre, gate $55.  q vehicle + 2 adults trailer $55 pre, gate $65.  motor homes $60. pre, gate $80.kids 6-16  $5. over $10.  $10 extra for Thursday  Ultimate Express Van Club  16175 Littefield  Detroit, MI  48235   contact Mr. Bill 313-218-0226

17-19

MN

Van's "First Adventure", hosted by Northwestern Vanners of MN, Filmore County Fairgrounds, Preston MN. Show and Shine, Bright and Shine, Adult and Kid Games, Great Food, Live Music and Free Beer Saturday Night. Pre-Entry (8-1-07) $35 Gate $40, extra Adult $10, No Charge For Trailers. More Info: Jeff (Jack) 763-516-1295 OR Kenny (Smiley) 763-516-1081 OR t.tangedahl@comcast.net 

24-26

IL

Life in the Fast Lane by Fast Lane Vans, Penfield, IL pre reg $30. gate $40. campers pre reg $13. gate $15. Thursday night $15.  extra people $12.  contact Rick 217-932-5475 VANS ONLY  Mail to Rick Duvall  505 SW 2nd Casey IL  62420  hwycruisin@sbcglobal.net

31-Sept 3

PA

Return to Butler, By Three Rivers Vans Butler PA Butler County Fairgrounds Rt 422 Butler PA. $45. pre, gate $50 camp

31-Sept 3

OR

Corn Cob Campout. by Zehyper Van and Truck Asso.  Dash Plaques, River Float, Trophies, Fresh Sweet Corn! Raffle, T-Shirts, Games & Fresh Sweet Corn! US $40.00 pre-entry includes one van with two adults
$50.00 for same at gate; Extra adults (18 years and older) $10.00 each. $20.00 extra for sleeper trailers
RVs or motor homes are $70.00 pre-entry! RVs and motor homes must pre-enter and are discouraged due to space limitation — sorry! More info: Lynn (510) 352-2606, — Chris (253) 848-1978

31-Sept 3

Canada

Pirates Van-in Liberte St. Calixe Quebec Canada flyer in French.  pre-reg $45. gate$50. Paul Hebert 3352 Richemond Longueuil QC Canada J4L3W1  Stephane Hebert 514-699-2022

31-Sept 3

CT

Vandango  IX by Starlite Truckers at Brooklyn Fairgrounds  Brooklyn, CT http://www.nevc.org

31-Sept 3

FL

FVC Labor Day Weekend in Ocala, FL http://floridavancouncil.com  More info as available Shogun 386-804-1063

September

 

 

2

IL

Taz'z  7th Annual Vintage Chevy Fest Party in the Yard Waukegan IL  Taz 847-560-5147 tazvan67@comcast.net

7-9

IN

Institution by Hoosier Van Congress   at Black Swan Lake Clear Springs Indiana  by 8/15 $26. gate $35. extra people $10. Sleep-in trailers $10.  call 317-258-1288 mail to Hoosier Van Congress c/o Ron Martin 1120 N. Wittfiels St. Indianapolis, IN  46229

7-8

WI

Come Tip Over with US. by Titletown Vans at Kastle Kampground, Marion, WI  pre $35. extras $10. gare $40.  camping trailers $15.  Thursday night $10. make checks to Karen Miller send to Titletown Van Club c/o Karen Miller N9181 Bay Meadows Ln. Luxemburg, WI  54217  all 920-866-2756 r Fastro@Earthlink.net 

14-16

IL

Van's "First Adventure", hosted by Northwestern Vanners of MN, Filmore County Fairgrounds, Preston MN. Show and Shine, Bright and Shine, Adult and Kid Games, Great Food, Live Music and Free Beer Saturday Night. Pre-Entry (8-1-07) $35 Gate $40, extra Adult $10, No Charge For Trailers. More Info: Jeff (Jack) 763-516-1295 OR Kenny (Smiley) 763-516-1081 OR t.tangedahl@comcast.net 

14-16

IL

Vannin to Fall  by Central Illinois Vans Evening Star Camping Resort, Topeka, IL  pre reg by 9/7 $30. gate $35.  extras $10.  trailers $10.  info Bob Bremer 309-251-9872 sunduvs@aol.com

20-23

PA

Keystone Madness,  15 by Performance Inc. Schylkill County Fairgrounds Summit Station PA Pre reg $35 by 9/1 gate $40. Motor homes $80. trailers $15. one free utility trailer per club.  extra people $10.mail to Performance Inc. PO Box 815 Pottstown, PA  19464 Dimples 610-850-1292 Chas 610-469-0604 http://performanceinc.org

21-23

WI

Octoberfest Truck-in "Get Nuts 'n' Boogie!" by Bar City Vans. La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds, West Salem, WI  Pre-reg 0/17 $35.  gate $40. extras $10. Dee Ashmore 608-785-1571

21-23

CA

Dazed and Confused#4 by Wheels of Confusion Tucalota Springs RV Resort Sage, CA Pre-Entry: $35 Vans, $50 RVs & Trailers; Gate: $45 Vans, $60 RVs…Limited 50 amp sites for Motor Homes and Camping Trailers Showers, General Store, Horse Shoe Pit, Swimming Pool, Fishing PondBreakfast available Sat.  ($5); Games start at 10 AM Saturday Info: Tom Chronister (714-530-8435) BigFords@pacbell.net

21-23

OK

Hedonism, Grove OK  hosted by All Fired Up at Grove, OK 719-229-7242 more info as available

28-30

CO

Super 2nd Truck-in by H.A.V.E's and H.A.V.E. N.O.T.S. at Lost Burro Campground, Cripple Creek, CO Vans and Panels only.  Pre reg by 8/31 $35. gate $40. sleep-in trailers $15 club trailers $10. extra people $10.  contact Gail Mund 303-912-6863 or Cindy-Lou 719-229-7242  mail t Cindy-Lou Hyde  7365 Waterman Way, CO. Springs, CO  80922  Saturday night costume contest Super Hero's and Heroin's Ball

21-23

WI

Octoberfest Truckin hosted by Bar City Vans. Lacrosse Interstate Fairgrounds, West Salem, WI  Chili cook off. pre reg $35. gate $40.  extra people $10  Bar City N2798 Garbers Rd. La Crosse, WI  54601 contact Dee Ashmore 608-785-1571

October

 

 

5-7

NC

GSVR III at Flaming Arrow Campgrounds Cherokee, NC contact Boot tattoos@usa.com  843-241-5091

12-14

CA

35th West Coast Van Nationals "American Graiffiti"  King City CA  $30 Pre-Entry (Deadline: Oct. 1); $35 at Gate Trailers under 10' are $10 extra, over 10' are $20 extra Dash Plaques, T-Shirts, Games, Van Show, Trophies, Raffle For more info: KatCruzr@aol.com

12-14

WI

A Howling Van-Pir-te Part XIII by Hi-Rollin Vans at Walworth County Fairground Elkhorn, WI  pre reg $40. gate $45.   sleep in trailers $15.  extra people $10.  contact Taz 847-560-5147 or Hyrollin@Yahoo.com  

19-21

IA

H.O.A.V.A.s Monster HOVOC #29 Jasper County Fairgrounds, Colfax, IA  Costume contest pre-reg $30. gate $35. extras $10.  info Phrog 816-529-0658 Patti 816-746-5394 

26-28

FL

Vantasy Fest at Sunshine Key campground Pig Pine Key mile marker 39 by South Florida Vans more info as available.  Contact  skokol@earthlink.net

November

 

 

3

WI

1 st Annual Wisconsin Van Council Hall Party and Food Drive. party starts at 7 PM at Bobby G's Sports Bar.  277 Industrial Dr. Columbus, WI   hotel Super 8 219 Industrial dr. Columbus, WI  920-623-8800 for more info contact Ed. Gray  262-925-9507  costs $10.00 pluss non=perishable food items.  

10

FL

Florida Van Council Meeting St. Cloud, FL 

30 - DEC 2

CA

Vannin for Tots by Northern California Van Council  San Benito County Fairgrounds Hollister, CA (Rabbit & Poultry building) Christmas Spirit, Pot Luck and visit from Santa

December

 

 

2008

 

 

January

 

 

19

FL

Florida Van Council Meeting at Vanners for Vanners

18-20

FL

Vanners for Vanners the Party Never Ends.  Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.  Soup while it lasts on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday Breakfast and Saturday night Dinner.  Band, Games, pre reg only $42.00.  Located on the St. John's river west of Deland FL  take State Rd 44 west cross the river and turn right onto CR 42 go 1/10 miles and the group camping area is on the right.  River Forest Family Campgrounds Call Judith 407-484-2234  Judpilon@aol.com or Randy  727-517-0183 rtwvan@tampabay.rr.com 

   
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LETTERS TO VANTASY

Having a van problem?  Let Vantasy help you out.

 

Dear Vantasy,

   Gina and I called Lew for directions to the Mall at Millenia.  He gave us specific directions to go down I-4, 1 exit past John Young Parkway and get off at Conor.  Later, we called up and told him we were all the way down at U.S. 27 and hadn’t seen the mall yet.  He told us to take a 180 and go back.  An hour later we called him back as we were going North on the turnpike.  We had to keep calling and getting directions every half hour until we finally got there.  It wasn’t all bad, we found a killer pair of shoes for only $989.00.  Can you teach Lew how to give better directions?  What should we do?

                                                               Party Girl

  Dear Party Girl,

   Let’s see, Lew regularly gets all the way down to the Keys every October and has managed to get to NATS that are over 1000 miles away.  Hmmmmm!  I got it!  Move to the other coast and join the Southern California Van Council.  That will keep you away from Linard.  I’m afraid he would have a heart attack if he found out that anyone in our council spent $989.00 for a pair of shoes.  I assume that they must be alligator shoes, and, for that price, the alligator was still alive.  I’m not sure I’ve spent $989.00 for all the shoes I ever bought in my whole life 

Vantasy

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