President’s
Page
Hello everyone,
The Cocoa Beach Council of Councils was a
resounding success, and I would like to thank all of you for all of your
help. We had a very large turnout and fun was had by all. Remember bring
someone new to every eVANt, because you can tell them how much fun we
have but it is easier to show them. After that they are usually hooked.
Lets keep looking for new campgrounds those are dwindling; there are
only a couple clubs that put eVANts on a year. Get together with another
club, and try to put something on together. If you need any guidance ask
advice from some of the other more experienced clubs. Vanners for
Vanners was a great time, our last of that kind there, they are tearing
down the hall and the kitchen. The meeting at Tom’s house in White
Springs is a really good time, and I encourage everyone to attend. I
have to go for now T.I.E T.I.S
SHOGUN
This
newsletter cover van is the baby of Junior and Glenda. I thank them for
showing their van at the C of C. For more information about this classic
custom van go to the Florida Van Council website www.floridavancouncil.com it
will be the cover van on our website for March and April.
The
Council of Councils eVANt was a huge success. As usual the Florida
Vanners came thru and put on a world class C of C once again. This eVANt
tops the Tampa C of C in 2004 (I mean that with no disrespect to those
who made that eVANt a success also). The weather was good, the van
display was neat, and Cari scheduling a shuttle launch was awesome. The
band “Crash Rocket” was terrific. (Thank you Cale)
I
Am Proud to say that I am one of the first three vanners in the USA that
is now certified to be a Nationals van show judge. We took our final
exams using the vans in the show.
I
would like to thank everyone who took time to display their vans. They
remind us why we were there and everyone enjoyed walking the promenade
checking out the Vans and socializing.
Buffalo
Bob
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President’s Page
Dear
FVC,
WOW!! You pulled off the best Council of Councils ever!
Every
body did such a tremendous job from pick up to goodbye. Thank you
so very much, Lew, Chet and Bob, for your shuttle service. Thanks
to Blanche and Nancy for helping me keep the Pub Crawl in line.
Thanks to Judith for the fine tuning. Thanks to Randy for the
computer, John and Cale for the business ends, dealing with the
band and Linard for keeping up with all the 50/50's and fiscal stuffs.
I know the vanning community will be talking about this Council venue
for a long time.
I am looking forward to a new vanning year. I'm
not sure how to spend my birthday this year as I had become so
accustomed to going to Tommy's with my van friends. I'm sure I'll
sort it out. :)
I will see all of you that can make it to Tommy's next month and
can hardly wait for Beverly Beach.
I have to go up to VA for some time with my mom in April. Thanks
for all of your well wishes when my stepdad passed at Christmas.
Love you,
Cari
Florida
Van Council Minutes
Minutes of the
January 19, 2008 meeting at River Forest Campground near Deland are as
follows:
Cale called the meeting to order.
Minutes
of the November 10, 2007 meeting
were read and approved.
There
were 13 clubs present and NO Excused Absence (out of 14 clubs total)
during roll call.
Linard
gave the Treasurer's report.
FVC
NEWSLETTER UPDATE:
Deadline for
inputs to the newsletter is always 3 week prior to the meeting. The deadline for inputs to the next newsletter is February
23, 3 weeks prior to the March 15 meeting.
MEETING
DATES FOR 2008:
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NEW
BUSINESS:
Judith asked the
group to help her sand the wooden nametags for the CofC 2008 meeting.
She passed out sandpaper and the nametags, much to Cale’s
dismay. The gentle sound of
sandpaper grating on wood was heard all during the meeting.
Judith noted that
there aren’t 6 weeks separating Coastal’s event (April 4-6) and
Foreplay’s event (May 2-4), and that’s unfair.
Sanctioned events should be 6 weeks apart.
Cale noted that the FVC by-laws only require 30 days between
sanctioned events.
Spookytooth noted
that he checked out Fiesta Key as a potential replacement for Sunshine
Key for the October event, and it ain’t gonna happen.
They want $70 to $90 per night, with a maximum of one van per
site.
Cari noted that the
vanners need to pick up all their litter this weekend. And, she pointed out that pull-tabs, bottle caps, and
cigarette butts are considered litter.
Buffalo Bob showed
the group one of the limited-edition commemorative plates he is making
for the CofC 2008 meeting. Since
he used Hattie’s artwork, he presented her with the first plate made.
Judith thanked
everyone who came to the last Vanners for Vanners to be held at River
Forest Campground. She also
thanked everyone for sanding the nametags.
There were 102 vanners here for this event.
She also noted that she and Randy are still looking for a
suitable location to hold this event next year.
Cari thanked (to a
round of applause) Central Florida Vans, who originally started this
event, and all the friends who have kept it going all these years.
Crazie Bob made a
motion to adjourn and the meeting was concluded.
Respectfully submitted,
Scribe John
Secretary
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From
the Treasury Department
Well,
it’s a new year and so far a good one. It started with Vanners for
Vanners and what a good time. We had a full house with lots of new
faces. It’s a shame that might be the last one there. If you were not
there, sorry you missed it. The cooks (all of them) did a fantastic job!
We raised some money at the Tiki Bar to help with the C of C, thanks
Foreplay. I can’t wait to see where we have it next year. If you have
any suggestions on a place, let Judith know.
The
Council of Councils was a great time. I hope you didn’t miss it. I
would like to thank everyone that put the time and effort into making
this a great eVANt. Some of
you deserve a pat on the back for the hard work you did.
Cari’s
pub craw was a great success. I saw a lot of drunks coming back from it.
Thank God they had to walk. ! They had the space shuttle go off on
Thursday (I missed that) dammit Pam. We had lots of snacks in the
hospitality room. Pam’s dips went over well. She will do a recipe
article on the pastrami dip soon. C Van made muffins for Saturday
morning. Friday night we rocked out with the Crash Rockers. The band was
well worth the money. If we ever have a Nationals, they will be on the
list. We had a special guest speaker at the council meeting, the man who
made the first Denim Van. He was surprised that vanning was still going.
Hey
Suzie, what room were the cheese sandwiches at? Was it room 736? Did you
ever make it there? I heard they went though eleven loafs of bread
Saturday night. Fore Play
did a good job at dressing up Saturday night. We raised some more money
at the auction ($500.00) gave away a 50/50 of $280.00 and a couple of
room raffles. Thanks to everybody who bought tickets and stuff in the
auction. We were able to
give next years C of C $400.00 to help them get started.
It’s going to be in Las Vegas, sounds like fun. Once again job
well done.
If
you plan on going to Toms for the council meeting, bring a covered dish.
We will supply the meat.
Get
your pre reg to Fore Play, Can’t wait for this one. Well, until the
council meeting truck it safe.
Linard
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Hello
Fellow Vanners Everywhere!
I
would like to thank the members of the Florida Van Council for coming
together and creating an awesome Council of Councils 2008. Of course the
special thanks would go to Judith & Carrie for the majority of the
Organization out front, Many Thank yous go to those of you behind the
scenes like Six Pack’s Van, Jr. &
Glenda for Grilled Cheese & Shogun for the Band! I look forward to
the next meeting on resolving an issue concerning Van Run Scheduling.
I am quite familiar to the sides of the arguments involved, however I'd
rather concentrate on Keeping Vanning Alive. My 2 per CENTS input is
lets look at the 2008 vanning calendar as complete & focus for 2009.
If Both Foreplay and Coastal were to discuss or bring to the March
meeting at sidewinders dates for 2009 - conflict at the last minute
would be avoided. My personal feelings are I want Coastal to have an
eVANt! ForePlay always worked well putting on the Tiki bar for
Coastal’s eVANt. I also want to give special thanks again for vanners
helping vanners whenever or wherever help is needed. Scribe John, Thank
you for the endless hours of keeping our website alive! Linard & Pam
- Thank you again for spending one of your Keys vacation days helping
get Capt's Qtrs back on the road! The rest of you vanners bent on
helping other vanners, Your Awesome!
My waves to your
waves - Admiral Gnarly
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Thanks to the FVC for hosting another spectacular Council of
Councils!
Words
can not convey how much fun we had on our trip. From our arrival
at the airport on the Saturday before the cruise, it was a never ending
fun adventure. Cramming 6 vanners and their assorted luggage into
a rental Caravan, stopping to put 2 people in Karen's daughter's
Explorer, going to Hooters, giving a hoot for Wacko, checking in to the
hotel and meeting Christopher at the desk, walking on the beach, going
for cocktails at Coconuts, finally back to try to sleep in anticipation
of the cruise.
That was only the first day!
Sunday...vanners
in the lobby, off to the cruise terminal! Once again, words don't
express our appreciation for what John Attrill did for us...the check in
was way smoother than I could have imagined, and fruity rum drinks were
in hand by 1:45! Got in to our rooms to find champagne, snacks, and
a tote bag, all compliments of John. Goofy life vest drill, where
is the bar? Enjoyed dinner with good friends, then...this will
shock ya...more fruity rum drinks! Samantha was kidnapped by the
California and Colorado girls. Monday-woke up in Freeport, spent
some time checking out the strange vans, shopping, and then found
Rumrunners, now over taken by 20 or so vanners! Back to the ship-vanners
in suits, dinner, deck walking, and much more fun! Tuesday, woke
up in Nassau, walked around downtown, redeemed our coupons for free
stuff, Hard Rock, Harley shop, Rum Cakes, tons of pictures, took a boat
ride to Atlantis, holy crap...look at the size of those yachts!
Enjoyed the aquarium, lost Coop and Cherie, off to Senor Frog’s bar,
vanners dancing on the tables at 7:30! Back for dinner,
closed a few bars on board, Wednesday, sailed away on the final leg of
the tour...slot tournament for Tammy and Karen, drinks by the pool for
the boys, 2 crazy vanners in the hairy chest contest-cool collectibles!
Didn't want it to end, so we stayed up too late!
Now
it's Thursday, time to get to the business at hand...the meeting.
Upon arrival at the hotel, quick check-in, Nat’s Board meeting,
shuttle launch-as spectacular as I remembered-This was my third!...The
Council did a great job in the hospitality room...the "color your
own" name tags were a great idea. From what I heard and saw, the
pub crawl was a rousing success. Our judging and van show seminar
was filled to capacity, and we had some new attendees with some great
questions. The van show on the walkway was truly awesome.
Thanks to all who participated. Great band at the Friday night
party-excellent set up so they could play late. Toasted cheese in
742 at 2:30...Saturday-the meeting and Ron Nicholson discussing the
Denimachine. Smoothly run as always by Brian and the C of C board.
Saturday unintentional tour of Cocoa Beach looking for dinner-ended up
at Mambo's-we could have walked over! The band outdid themselves
on Saturday night, followed by more toasted cheese. We stayed over
on Sunday night to recover, pack, and enjoy the weather. Had a
spectacular dinner at Florida Seafood Co. then time for reality.
Turned in our rental van, got on the planes, and returned to a
snowstorm!
Like
I said, words are not enough, but there are a few for you! Thanks
and congratulations to all those involved in the cruise and the meeting.
It was a pleasure to be a part of it, and we will see you at an event
soon!
Howard, Karen, Samantha, and Eric
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Hi
there,
What a great time provided by your Council and its members!
We came down on the Saturday before and was immediately picked up
at the luggage
carousel
by Judith, Coop and Shari. We flew down on the same flight as Ken and
Merf, which made it entertaining. We stayed at Judith's just long enough
to change out of the winter garb and into shorts and off to the local
Mardi Gras parade. Lots of fun.
Sunday we toured over to a "Cow Catchers" camp and
stepped back in time to 1896, very well done.
Monday the three of us headed over to Universal studios to spend
the day at that park, had supper in "Margaretta ville"
and then to top off the day we went to the Blue Man Group show. What a
kewl experience. We had such a blast, watching the audience get dragged
into their act and having the entire audience wrapped up in toilet paper
and streamers. I know they have a show in Vegas.....maybe a Vanners Blue
Man group party!
One of the things I have wanted to do for a LONG time was to
watch the shuttle launch and wow, what a seat we had right there on the
beach. Thank you for getting NASA to hold off and launch the shuttle
while we were there. When we were in Florida for the last council
there we did manage to get over to the cape for a tour, Sonya was not
sure what she was in for but really found it all very interesting. Of
course the simulated launch in the old mission control was kewl but
still static...this time the shuttle launch really took it to a new
level...pun intended!
I was not sure my camera was focusing properly or that it would
work since I was having some technical issues with it that I got resolve
Wednesday night! Didn't turn out too bad I think.
The
hotel was evidently properly brief and loved us all weekend. The Vans in
the promenade area was a great look! Of course it was only supposed
to be for a couple of hours for the show judging seminar but seems they
were alright with us settling in for the night there. VERY nice look!
Having
Ron there to share the story about the whole Denim Machine project was
another highlight. I know he was overwhelmed with the amount of interest
and enthusiasm we all showed. I think this type of events during the
CofC definitely makes it all worthwhile and more than just a reason to
get together and party...not that that is a bad thing!
Thank you ALL once again and especially our Hostess with the
Mostess ... Judith... what a tour!
Geoff and Sonya
Ontario
Federation of Vanners.
Council
of Councils Board Member
Support
committee to the Nats Board.
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Hi All,
Everyone
did a great job at Council of Council.
I’ve heard nothing but good thing said about the eVANt.
Lots of people had a great time on the Pub Crawl, most seamed to
make it back in one piece and happy with the experience.
The name tags went well. We
have some great vanner artist. We
went through lots of markers. I
hope people continue to wear them as I learned lots of name that
weekend. There was some
really great food in the hospitality room.
Every time I went in there were vanners munching. Hope everyone
got to see the vans on the Promenade.
We were to have them there only 3 hours but they were there all
weekend and really looked good.
Bob
took the Certified Van Judge Class and passed with flying colors.
Way to go Bob. Really
hope you make it to the Nat’s this year.
Hope you sold all your plates.
If not there is always e-bay for the vanners who were not able to
make it to Florida.
The
band was good and kept everyone moving.
There were lots of Jeanie’s on the stage and the dance floor.
Some nice things were auctioned off and all the meeting went
well.
Who
else could have scheduled a launch for the vanners viewing pleasure?
That was some toy van race.
The end of the track went into the offices.
I’m
sure I missed some of the highlight but I’m sure others will catch
them. Thanks go to all of
you for all that you did.
Next
up is Broward’s primitive. Can’t wait to get up there and see how
far the house has come along. See you all there.
Judith
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Vanning
Around the World
March
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14-15
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FL
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Broward
Primitive and Florida Van Council meeting Sidewinders House.
White Springs Fl. Take I-75 north to exit 439 go east on
Rt 136 until you get into the town and turn left on Rt 41 at the
light, go past The Stephen Foster Center continue down the
road until you come to a blinking light in Facil at Ct
Rd 137 turn right, cross the RR tracks and take the first
right and follow the road keeping left till it ends at
Sidewinders house..
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15
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WI
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Liberate
A Leprechaun XIII hosted by Liberty Vans at Hickory Inn 2703 S.
Chicago Ave. South Milwaukee, WI form 7-12 Music, Free
Beet and Soda, Booze Raffles, games, Bar with food, over night
parking available. Designated Driver Recommended, Free
Shuttles from Hotels to party Only Pick ups @6:30, 7 & 7:30
PM for more information contact Dave (land Shark) 414-940-1-39
or landshark@wi.rr.com
pre entry $9.00
per person at the Door $12.00 per person Make check to Jeff or
Nancy Patti send to liberty Vans 1302 Michigan Ave. South
Milwaukee, WI 53172
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29th
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MI
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Action
Vans 34th Birthday Party. V.F.W. Post 4422 11590
Pine St. Taylor MI $14.00 US Dollars New Band
Original Dart Board, Food, Set-ups, Free Beer, Raffle, Awards,
near by Motels, for info Call Greg 33-271-5378 or Bob
248-366-7846 motels Red Roof Inn 313-374-1150, Super 8
313-283-8830 or Taylor Inn 313-283-2200 directions North
US 24 Telegraph to Goddard turn right go 4 blocks to Pine St
Turn right at the light 1/4 mile down on the right is the
hall.
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April
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5th
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MD
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The
Nomads Van Club or Baltimore Presents their Thirty Fifth
Anniversary Bull & Oysters at Martin's East 9000
Pulaski Hwy Baltimore MD 21220 410-686-8500 from 9
pm till 1 am Open Bar/ Top Shelf Dance Music, Donation
$52.00 Semi-formal for ticket info Call Swat 410-367-7952 or
Eric 410-892-2079
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18-20
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TX
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Lone
Star Vans celebrates 35 years of vanning Lake Texoma Paradise
Cove RV Resort at 503 Paradise Park Cove, Pottsboro, TX
75976 Bring your old t-shirts and pictures, cabins are available
to rent, showers and restrooms for reservations call
888-367-5518 Proceeds to benefit the Texas Scottish Rite
Hospital for Children for more info call Charlotte Jackson
214-794-3484 or Kitty Robbins at 214-684-5106. Pre-entry
$30.00 gate $35.00 extra adults $10.00 send pre-entry by 3/31 to
Lone Star Vans Club PO Box 570152 Dallas Teas 75357 new band
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25-27
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PA
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Spring
Thaw 27-Vanning in the Vineyards by Susquehanna Valley Vans Inc.
It will be at Friendship Park-West 583 Strahon Rd. W.
Milton, PA. Bands, games, van show, lite show, grape
stomping, sound off, etc. There will also be a wine and cheese
tasting party. Pre-reg. $30 extras $10, gate $40. no checks or
foreign money at the gate. Early overnight arrivals $15.
Campers 16' and under $15, over that $30. Motor homes $75 pre-reg.
at the gate $85. Send pre-entry Susquehanna Valley
Vans Inc. 514 1/2 S. Market St. Selinsgrove, PA
17870 for more info contact Hound 570-374-0752 Hound1023@msn.com
or Tom 570-374-8773 Hound1023@msn.com or Tom 570-374-8773
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25-27
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IN
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Luau
Truck-in by Bluegrass Vanners, Black Swan Lake, Clearsprings, IN
I-65 to Seymour exit 50 us 50 west 20 miles to Curry Road.
Turn right 1 mile to fork in road to left 1 mile to Black Swan
Lake Live Band Fri. and Sat. Vans and Panels only. Pre reg
$30 gate $36, extra people $10 utility Trailers $10. Rv Trailers
$15, one club trailer free. Bluegrass Vanners PO Box 34711
Louisville, KY 40231 www.vannin.com
click on
Bluegrass Vanners
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25-27
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CA
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Spring
Fling Re-Visited 2 by Lynn and Paula at Amador County
Fairgrounds, Plymouth Wine Tasting: Water and Electric
hookups available Contact Lynn whtlitg@comcast.net
or Paula leandra333@aol.com
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May
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2-4
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FL
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Put
Your Lips on this One Again: by Foreplays Vanners at Beverly
Beach Camptown. A1A north of Flagler Beach, FL
pre-reg $50.00 gate $55. motor homes and travel trailers
$20 extra, for more info Call Magoo 813-267-9794 or Shogun
386-804-1063 Take I-95 exit 281 go east on Rt 100till you
get to Flagler Beach. go north on A1A till you get to the
campground which is on the right
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2-4
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WA
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Down
and Dirty for number 30. South Hill Independent Truckers.
Tacoma Sportsman club, 16409 Canyon Rd. S. Puyallup, WA $30.00
for info contact Chris Page 253-241-9090.
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9-11
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WI
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Vanner
Get Down by Partytime Vanners, It's so fine to be 9 Dodge County
Antique Power Club Burnett WI. City B road 3/4 mile off Hwy 26
south of Burnett. Band Fri & Sat, Sat. night Dinner Limited
electric and water warm showers, no on ground campfires show n
shine and bright n shine, kids and adult games contact Lisa
Stock 920-758-2358 fluffptv@yahoo.com or chopps@milwpc.com pre-entry
by 5/5 $40. Gate $45. extra people $$10, camping trailers $15.
Thursday night $15. send to Kristy Chopp 150 Kope Ave. Oshkosh,
WI 54901
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9-11
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OH
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Spring
Back The 30th Anniversary. by Vans on the Run. At Knox
County Fairgrounds, MT Vernon, OH Pre reg $30 gate $45,
extra people $10. includes live rock & Roll Dinner
Saturday night Info Call 614-268-9060 Vans on the Run PO Box
247614 Columbus, OH 43224 www.VansontheRun.org
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17
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WI
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American
Van Enthusiasts will host Muscoda Custom Car and Van Show at
Riverside Park Muscoda, WI. enterers start at 10:30 am till 2 PM
with a $5. donation , a portion will go to Special Olympics of
WI This will take place in conjunction with the 26th
Annual Muscoda Morel Mushroom Festival Free Camping at Ike
and Jill' Funny Farm 18289 County Rd G. Muscoda WI
53573 for info call Ike 608-739-9124 or 626-909-7381
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17
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PA
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39th
Anniversary Party Pig Roast by Performance Inc. 3PM till
9:30 PM at The German Club, 52 Reynolds Ave. Pottstown PA
19464 only 150 tickets available $22 by 5/1 $27.
after Free Bee and Soda Quoits tournament at 4 PM pig
roast served at 5PM live music, 50/50 cash bar for mixed drinks
visit www.Performanceinc.org call Jin Thorne 610-327-3839 before 9pm
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17
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CT
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N.E.V.C
Meeting , van iN, campin and Drive-in weekend at American Legion
SF West River Road Pleasant Valley CT 06063 Hosted by
Leadfoot Truckers Saturday night drive-in movie meeting at 1 PM
New England Van Council meeting in the woods, Camping, fishing,
tubing, swimming, scenic sites, hiking, biking trails.
Friday arrivals welcome stay one night or all weekend Leave for
Lost Memorial Day form here if you like. Camp sites
limited, Reserve now if planning to camp www.reserveamerica.com or 877-668-2267 call Leadfoot for info 860-485-5253 or vanmagstaff@gmail.com
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16-18
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KS
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Spring
Fever "Van Stock 31" by Vantasia Vans of Kansas City.
$30 pre reg. $35 gate. Trailers $10. 1 club trailer free. Extra
people $10. Contact Don Noone 913-721-3707 dnooner@aol.com WWW.Vantasiavans.com send pre-reg to Vantasia Vans, 727 S 6th St.
Edwardsville, KS 66111
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23-26
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NY
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Lost
on the Beach by Concerned Vanners at Washington County
Fairgrounds 392 Old Schuylerville Rd. Greenwich, NY 12834 pre-reg
$35. Gate $40, extra people $5 trailers under 16 ' $10 over 16'
$20 motor homes & van pre-reg $60. gate $65/ Motor home
alone $50 at gate $55. Call Willie 803-432-2752 or Lucy
518-891-3093 or Frank 203-732-2179 no checks after 5/1 or at
gate. Send pre-entry to Lost Memorial Day Weekend
c/o Lucy McCasland PO Box 893 Saranac Lake, MY 12983
make checks out to Lucy McCasland
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23-26
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IL
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Stand
by Your Van by Midwest Vans Itd. at Rolling Hills Campground
3151 County Rd. 2800 E. Penfield, IL 61862
www.midwestvansltd.com
this is the 34th Midwest international truck-in, pre-reg.
by 5/15 1 van 2 people $36 at gate $45 extra people $10
camping trailers $20. Thursday arrivals $15.Send to MidWest Vans
1509 Wolf Rd. Berkeley, IL 60163 for more info call
Woody at 708-544-7030 or Gomer at 847-288-0421
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June
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1st
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WI
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County
Line Vans 31st Annual Beet Bust at George's Club Highview
5305 60th St. Kenosha, WI 1pm - 5 pm Donation
$2.00 Horseshoes, Raffles, Door prizes. for info
contact Chromedome at 262-694-1221 or Bucko 262-656-9846
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6-8
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NY
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Salt
City Vans "PROVANITY 28" a Star Spangled
Truck-in Cayuga County Fairgrounds Weedsport, NY www.Saltcityvans/provanity28/provanity28.htm
Vans only. Trucks and 4 x 4 club affiliation Only $by 5/11
pre reg $35. gate $40. extra people $15. all
trailers including motor Homes $1. per foot except club utility
trailers one per club. for info contact Larry 315-656-8956 or
Bob 315-633-9388. mail pre reg to Salt City Vans
7291 Manlius Center Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057
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6-8
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CA
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Summer
Madness uprising Cherokee/Rolling on Thunder Kern
County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield for info Cherokee 310-672-8207
or Night Hawk 916-392-6516
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14
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FL
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Florida
Van Council meeting at Floridian RV Resort. 5150 Boggy
Creek Rd. and ( Hwy 15) Narcoosee Rd. St. Cloud, FL 34771
FL all are welcome please come and spend the weekend.
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13-15
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WI
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Van-A-Mega-Mania
Toga Party by County Line Vans at Jefferson County Fairgrounds,
W. Puerner St. Jefferson WI 5.8 miles south of I-94 off
hwy 26. pre reg by 6.9 $30. gate $40. camping
trailers $30. extra people $10. Thursday night $15.mail
pre-entry to County Line Vans 9222 48th Ave.
Kenosha, WI 53142 for info contact Chromedome at
262-694-1221 or Bucko 262-656-9846
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13-15
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Canada
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VanFest
Aylmer, Ontario, Canada. Springwater Conservation Area. Aylmer Vanfest
XIII happening Father's Day weekend. Vanfest is
currently the longest running van/truck event in Canada; it just
keeps getting better and bigger every year. Show is open to the
public on Saturday, 10AM to 4PM. Door prizes,
Trophies, Dash Plaques, T-shirt vendor, Fishing, Games, Swimming
lake, show and shine, top 5 in class, bright and shine,
Largest attending club. For more info visit http://vanfest.vandomain.com/
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20-22
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CA
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Hoe
Down #26 by Misty Mountain Vans Back to the 60's “Let’s get
Tie-Died!" Bolado Park @San Benito County
Fairgrounds, Hollister, CA Pre-entry $35. Vans $45. RV's
& Trailers Gate $40. Vans, $50 Rv's Dash Plaques,
T-shirts, Games, Chili cooking Contest, Talent Show, Music, SLUT
Bar, Dancing, Partying, Awards, Raffle, BeerBob@yahoo.com or 408-378-5998 or KatCruzr@aol.com
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July
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11-13
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MO
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Shoot
Out 19 by Three Trails Vans At Eagle Ridge RV Park Eagleville,
Missouri exit 106 or 99 off I-35 on US 69, pre reg by 6/15
$30.00 gate $35 extras $10 early arrivals $10. per night
DJ, dash plaques, show-n-shine, games, caravan to the Nat's.
send pre reg to Three Trails Vans of Kansas City c/o Rick Kenney
24204 NE 136th Terrace Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
www.3trailsvans.com
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11-15
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IN
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2nd
non-Annual PUMRAW at Steve and Suzie Hivnor's 900 State St.
Franklin, IN 46131 for full details contact Steve and
Suzie at 317-738-9569 or sheikoop5022@hotmail.com
You are welcome to stop by Steve and Suzie house and camp in the
back yard any time between Friday and Wednesday before the
Nat's. they live about 3 1/2 hr. east of Altamonte.
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16-20
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IL
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36th
National Truck-in by Mid America Street Van Asso at Effingham
County Fairgrounds Altamonte IL. Back to the Good Old
Days. Vans show Friday. Vans and Panels only live
bands Vanners night in Wednesday $10. Covered barn rentals
available, Pre entry $50.00 gate $65. extra $20.
Camping Trailers $40. info Steve Ashley 314-704-6554 Vanner77@sbcglobal.net
.net Don Noone
913-486-8866 Dnooner@aol.com,
Vendors Kristine Ashley 314-591-1491 babya0170@abcglobal.net
Show &
Shine Denny Smith 314-973-0703 ccsmith@earthlink.net
mail to MSVA 731 Oakwood Dr. East Peoria, Il 61611 www.36thvannationals.com.
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25-27
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WI
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The
Great Northern Boogie. the 35 year Grand Finally. by
Suds City Vans and Liberty Vans at Walworth County Fairgrounds
West Elkhorn WI hwy 11 info Blue Jay 262-675-6310 suds1@charter.net, Jeff 414-881-9246 jpattism@wi.rr.com
web site www.wivancouncil.com
pre entry $45/. gate $50. extras $10. camping trailers
$15. camping Thursday night $18.00 mail to Suds City Vans Sandy
LeMay 1650 Curtis Lane, West Bend, WI 53090
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August
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1-3
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OH
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Van
Slam a Fetish Weekend, Host by Mid Ohio Vanels, reg $35. gate
$5. campers under 16" $10 over $20. send pre
reg to Mid-Ohio Vanesl Inc. PO Box 1210 Lancaster, OH
43130 Location- Perry County Fairgrounds in New Lexington,
Ohio,4376 4 contact- Midohiovanels@hotmail.com
Randy-Rhonda Boyd- 740 653 0264, Jerry (Shrek) 740 803 1194
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9
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FL
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Florida
Van Council meeting at Floridian RV Resort. 5150 Boggy
Creek Rd. and (Hwy 15) Narcoosee Rd. St. Cloud, FL 34771
FL all are welcome please come and spend the weekend.
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15-17
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MN
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Ivan
Goes to Hawaii by Northwestern Vanners at Filmore County
Fairgrounds Preston MN Show-shine, brite-n-shine,
games, great food, live music, free beer Saturday night pre
entry $35. by 8/1 gate $40 extra adults $10. no charge for
trailers send to Northwestern Vanners 8209 Newton
Ave. N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 for info call Jeff 763-516-1295
or Kenny 763-516-1-81 ttangedahl@comcast.net
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15-17
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NY
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Flamingo
Fest The Good, the Bad and the Pink L & L
Campground, Nichols NY real rest rooms, hot showers, band, Bad
Girl games, Fluff and Buff, lots of grass, enough power and
water. Contact: Sandy 585-682-3971 or Lynn 585-426-1318
gbfnylynn@aol.com pre reg $30. gate $35. extra people $10.
trailers under 16' $15 over $25. club utility trailer free. send
pre entry to Bad Girls form New York 1997 East Kent Rd. Kent, NY
14477
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15-17
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VA
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Vandemonium
2008 Small Country Campground
4400 Byrd Mill Road Louisa, VA 23093
www.Capitolcityvanners.com
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22-24
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IL
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Life
in the Fast Lane 27th Verse by Fast lane Vans of America
Paint Your Wagon at Rolling Hills Campground Penfield, IL pre
entry $35. gate $44. camper pre reg $14 gate $16. extra
people $15 Thursday night camping $15. for more info call Rick
217-932-5475 or Gary 217-923-5538 Send pre reg to Rick Duvall
505 SW 2nd Casey IL 62420
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29-
9/1
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OR
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35th
Annual Corn Cob Campout by Zephyr Vans at Grants Pass Oregon. at
Schroder Park more info to come as available.
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31
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IL
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Taz'z
8th Annual Vintage Chevy Van Fest Party in the Yard.
All Vans welcome room for overnighters, Sunday Van Show 12-4
12866 Vest Country Club Ave Waukegan IL 60087 info
call 847-560-5147 $5. good food and dash plaques,
horse shoes, trophies and games.
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September
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5-7
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CO
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The
H.A.V.E.'S 3rd Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Truck-in by the
H.A.V.E'S and The H.A.V.E. N.O.T.S at Lost Borro Campground,
Cripple Creek, CO 4013 Teller Rd. #1 Cripple Creek CO
80813 pre entry by 8/1 $35. Gate $40. club trailers $10 sleeping
trailers $15. extra people $10. campground serving and All-u-can
eat breakfast $3.50 and dinner Specials Saturday only
contact Brady Fandrey punkybrew20@msn.com 720-207-1578 or Cindy-Lou 719-229-7242 4snymph@comcast.net
Saturday night the Gold Miner's Ball and Costume Contest
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5-7
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IN
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Institution
XIV Boopin Good Time by Hoosier Van Congress at Black Swan
Lake Clear Springs IN by 8/15 pre reg $25 extras $10 als
welcome send to
Hoosier Van Congress co Susan Martin 1120 N. Wittfiels St.
Indianapolis, IN 46229
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12-13
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IL
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Vannin
to Fall by Central Illinois Vans .at Evening Star Camping Resort
23049 US Hwy 136 Topeka, IL 61567 pre entry by 9/5
$30 Gate $35 extra people $10 trailers $15 send to Central
Illinois Vans. Ltd. PO Box 0341 Mossville, IL 61552
contact Nancy 309-251-9874 SUNDUVS@aol.com
no breakfast this year.
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18-21
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PA
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Keystone Madness
2008 by Performance, at Schuylkill county Fairgrounds, Summit
Station PA pre reg by 9/1 $35. $40.motor homes (club
affiliated only)$75 gate $80.extra people $10. trailers
$15. 1 free club trailer for more info contact
Performance Inc. PO Box 815 Pottstown, PA 19464 or
Chas 610-469-0604 or Dimples 610-850-1292 @performanceinc.org
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19-21
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WI
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Oktoberfest
Truckin by Bar City Vans. at La Crosse County Fairgrounds West
Salem, WI free beer Saturday night pre entry by 9/15
$35 gate $40. extra people $10. no charge for trailers
send pre entry to Bar City Vans N2798 Garbers Rd. La
Crosse, WI 54601 call Dee 608-785-1571 or visit the web at
www.geocities.com/barcityvans.
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26-28
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OH
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T.I.T.
hosts Last Chance 31 at Woods Tall Timber Lake Campground Pre
enter $35(van&2people)$45 at gate-Info or flyer vannerguy@netzero.net
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October
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3-5
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NC
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GSVR
IV, at Flaming Arrow Campground in Cherokee, NC. Hosted by the
South Eastern Van Council
For more info contact: R. "Boot" Leonard
southeastvancouncil@yahoo.com or (843)241-5091
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10-12
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WI
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Truck-in
before Christmas by Hy-rollin Van's Howling Van-pir-te Part
XIV at Walworth County Fairgrounds Elkhorn WI pre entry by 10/1
$40. gate $45. Sleeping trailers $15 extra people $10.
Free Beer with mug $5 Info George (Taz) 847-560-5147 or
Tammy 816-628-6118 www.hyrollinvans.com.
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17-19
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IA
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HOAVAC'S
Monster Havoc 30th Annual, At Jasper County Fairgrounds, Colfax
Iowa pre-entry $30. Gate $35. Sleeping Trailers $10
includes 2 Adults extra Adults $10. Send Check or money
order payable to HOAVC c/o Patti Kritz 8649 N. Hull, Kansas
City, MO 64154 info Phrog 816-529-0658
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24-26
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VA
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Hallween
HAVOC 14 by All in One Allance at Hidden Acres Campground
Bowling Green VA pre entry by 9/17 $40 extra people $10
trailer 1 axle $25 trailer 2 axle $30. motorhomes
$70.children 12 and up $10. gate $40 extra people $15
trailer 1 axle $30 trailer 2 axle $35.motorhomes $75. Children
12 and older $15 contact Swat 410-780-0606 send to All in
One Van Alliance PO Box 28084 Baltimore, MD 21229
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24-26
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FL
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The
Keys event by South Florida Vans Broward Chapter More
information as available
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November
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8th
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WI
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2nd
Annual Wisconsin Van Council Hall Party and Food Drive. at Bobby
G's 277 Industrial Dr. Columbus, WI 53925 Hotel right next
door Super 8 219 Industrial Dr Columbus, WI 920-623-8800
room rate 2 people $69.70 king up to 3 $73.95 price
$10. plus a non perishable food item, live band free
Beer for more info contact Ed 262-925-05-7 or Rick 920-866-2756
party starts at 7 pm
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22
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FL
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Florida
Van Council meeting at Floridian RV Resort. 5150 Boggy
Creek Rd. and (Hwy 15) Narcoosee Rd. St. Cloud, FL 34771
FL all are welcome please come and spend the weekend.
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A
VANNER’S STORY
I DROVE A FRIEND’S VAN ON A MIDNIGHT
ROAD TRIP
THEN I BOUGHT MY OWN VAN, FRIENDS THOUGHT I WAS SICK
THEN I MET A VANNER, A GUY I WILL ALWAYS
REMEMBER
INVITED TO THE MEETINGS, I
BECAME A MEMBER
WE TRUCKED TO RALLYS, TRUCKINS NEAR AND
FAR
WE WORKED ON OUR VANS AND NEGLECTED OUR CARS
WE STARTED AS FRIENDS, BUT A FAMILY
EVOLVED
WHEN I NEEDED HELP, MY PROBLEMS THEY SOLVED
WE TRUCKED AND WE VANNED, EVERY CHANCE
THAT WE GOT
AND EVERY MONDAY MORNING OUR EYES WERE BLOODSHOT
NOW THE TRUCKINS ARE FEW, THE NUMBERS ARE
SMALLER
I STILL DRIVE MY VAN, BUT I’M GETTING A LITTLE OLDER
WHEN WE GET TOGETHER WE STILL HAVE A GOOD
TIME
ALTHOUGH SOME HAVE STOPPED
SMOKING, AND SOME NOW DRINK WINE
“WE ESCAPE FROM REALITY” WE ALWAYS
WOULD SAY
ONLY TO FIND OUT WE ARE THE U S A!!
THANK
YOU
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