NEW ---- 2010 Club Newsletter and Rally Photos are now
on the Club Website. www.flmvpa.org
FYI ---- 12,
13, 14 March 2010 - Valiant Air Command Warbird Show. The Space Coast
Regional Airport - Titusville, Florida. Please click web link for
complete info.http://www.nbbd.com/festivals/warbird/
13 March 2010 –
Western Region – Static Display – Third Annual ‘Welcome Home
America’s
Heroes’ and
Veteran’s Job Fair – USF Sundome, Tampa, FL. FFC Con: John Bolender –
jjbolender@aol.com ,
813-788-5969
13 March 2010 -
Panhandle Region - Camp Gordon Johnson Association Reunion Parade,
Carrabelle, FL. FFC Con: Russell Deese - 229-377-1528 - rdeese@windstream.net Please contact Russell as soon as possible if you plan to
attend. The deadline for registration is 5
March.
NEW ---- 13 March 2010 8:00
p.m.- M*A*S*H + B*A*S*H - Albert Whited Airport, 107 8th Ave S.E., Hangar
#1, St. Petersburg, FL - Benefits Daystar LIfe Center-Wanted WWII & '50s
vehicles. Secure vehicle storage in locked hanger if needed.
FFC
Con: George Hecht 727- 443-2942 georgeh@depcopump.com
14
March 2010 - We plan again to participate in the annual St. Patrick's Day
parade in downtown Hollywood on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Step-off
will be at 1:00, and we must be staged along the railroad tracks (between
Washington St and Harrison St on 21 Avenue) prior to noon. As usual,
we plan to participate with the S. Florida 2nd Infantry Division
Re-enactors. FFC Contact Fred Perkins,
954-434-8747.
NEW ---- 18, 19, 20 March - The just Loafin Rally, at
the Just Loafin RV Park, 7557 Hwy. 153 Samson Al. 36477. All day trail
ride on Friday; 3 hour trail ride on Saturday; Spaghetti Supper on
Saturday.
FFC
Con: Lamar Rowland-334-313-6040.
20 March 2010 - Western
Region - Static Display-Country in The Park, 5121 80th Avenue North,
Pinellas Park, FL (49th St. & 80th Ave.). In support of the Korean
War Veterans Association.
The Korean War
Veterans will have a booth at this activity and
have asked for a couple of jeeps to compliment their booth. If you are
not planning on attending the
Chasco Parade, we could use you with the Korean
War Vets. FFC Con: George Hecht, georgeh@depcopump.com 727-443-2942
20 March 2010 –
Western Region – Static Display – Veterans Tribute – Masonic Home of
Florida, First Street and 34th Avenue, St. Pete, FL. 0900hrs. to
dusk. FFC Con: George Hecht – 727-443-2942georgeh@depcopump.com
20 March 2010 -
Western Region - Annual Chasco Fiesta Street Parade, New Port Richey, Fl. -
In support of the USMC League Detachment #567. Form up at 0900hrs. in vacant
field accross from USMC League at the corner of Ballie Drive and Rowan
Road(route 77). We will convoy from there to the parade line up
location. FFC Con: George Hecht 727- 443-2942 georgeh@depcopump.com
NEW ---- 25 March 2010 - We are invited to attend the
Raytheon Car & Cycle Show. Located at the shopping center
corner of Starkey and Bryan Dairy Rd. St. Petersburg Fl. We would
attend between 4:00 & 6:00 PM. then go to are normal monthly meet at
Quaker Steak and Lube. Please let me know if you can attend this event, they
would really like to see our vehicles. FFC Con: George Hecht 727-
443-2942 georgeh@depcopump.com
27 March 2010 - LAKE
WEIR HIGH SCHOOL AJROTC Car Show at Lake Weir High School 10351
Southeast Maricamp Road Ocala Fl 34472. Contact:
Robert Brown
321-394-1394 Email rbrown10291@yahoo.com (weapons allowed
but no live fire, if you want to register for an award, that will be up to
the individual member, otherwise there is no
fee)
27 - 28 March 2010 -
Central Region - "The Road To Victory" Military Display
Event. Static Display. Orlando Scottish Rite, 1485 Grand
Road, Winter Park, FL. 32793-5736. Vehicles of all periods welcome.
Show to include WW II re-enactments and displays as well as current active
duty military personnel and displays and displays by civilian
organizations. Also included is a USO Show on the evening of the
27th. Set up Friday evening the 26th. Program starts at 1000hrs.
on the 27th. Look for flyer in next newsletter. FFC Con:
Charles Hildebrant - 352-748-3447 jpmnofww@aol.com . Event
Con: Brian Homan, Central Florida WW2 Museum, 813-504-3826 brian@cfloridaww2museum.org or
visit website at www.cflordiaww2museum.org/Events
FYI---- 10 April 2010 – Central
Region – Wounded Warrior 5K Run/Walk/Roll, Baldwin Park, Orlando, FL.
Sponsored by the Navy League of Central Florida. Go to www.woundedwarriorproject.org
for additional info or www.warrior5k.com
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FYI - 10
April 2010 - MT. Dora Fl. There is an
antique automobile show at the Lakeside Inn from 11am -5pm Saturday
only. We will be setting up earlier around 10am. They have asked us to set
up a Living History there for WW2 or prior, since that is the vintage
of the cars. This year’s theme is “American Troops”, to honor those
who have served, and are currently serving overseas. There will be
hundreds of visitors to this classic event, and many of them are WW2
veterans. There will be a 40’s style Jazz Band and a small show
playing throughout the day. Any Allied Impression is welcome and
encouraged. For those who wish to
bring their Military Vehicles, we have been approved to bring any that
are allied from the war, from Tanks to Harley Davidson’s, anything
allied is approved. There is secure parking for your trucks and
trailers in a nearby lot for your convenience.
Lodging and Accommodations
are available at the Lakeside
Inn. www.laksideinn.com
If anyone is bringing
their Military vehicle, please contact
Tom Jevcok, at GT
Venues
gtvenues2002@aol.com
10 - 11 April 2010 - The
Florida International Air Show, Charlotte County Airport, Punta Gorda,
Florida.I
need to know who will be participating this year, so I can let Bobbi
Thompson from the Air Show know. Last year some vehicles left
early on Saturday and on Sunday and Bobbi was very upset. I feel
if you can only be there one day, make sure you get there very early
AM, and then please don't leave PM until all the people have left the
Air Show! See note at bottom of this e-mail from Bobbi Thompson.
FFC CON : Bobby McDonald - home - 941-575-0401, cell -
941-661-8688. e-mail bhm74tortoise@embarqmail.com |
10 - 11
April 2010 - Central Region - Static display - "Race to the
Elbe" WWII living history event at the Villiages, FL. Big
band music Saturday night. Set up Friday after 1300 hrs. FFC
CON: Charles Hildebrant - 352-748-3447 jpmnofww@aol.com . Event Con:
Brian Homan, Central Florida WW2 Museum, 813-504-3826 brian@cfloridaww2museum.org or
visit website at w.cfloridaww2museum.org/Events
FYI
----- 14 - 16 May 2010 -
Armed Forces Day Weekend at Ft. Rucker, AL. - Vietnam
Veterans Reunion. Sponsored by 13th Combat Aviation Bn RVN,
1-13th Aviation Rgt. 1st Aviation Bde. Ft. Rucker,
Al. Event Con - Larry Castagneto - ljc75@hotmail.com or Stan Gause -
sqause101@bellsouth.net
. On line registration www.shieldofthemekong.com
FYI ---- 24 April
2010 - The City of Dunedin will be holding the Ninth Annual Touch A Truck on
Saturdayfrom 10 AM-2 PM at Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin, FL
(corner of Pinehurst Road and Michigan Boulevard). This is a free
event for all ages that has attracted over 7,500 visitors each year with
activities such as: pony rides, moonwalks, face painting and demonstrations
on site. There will be giveaways benefitting the Dunedin For Youth
Scholarship Fund during the event. There will be entertainment during
event hours, DJ and food and drink concessions available. This year,
we are expecting attendance to exceed 10,000 (ages range from infants to
senior citizens). This event showcases all types of vehicles including
monster trucks, fire engines, cars, truck, heavy-duty construction
equipment, military vehicles, helicopters, motorcycles, emergency vehicles,
buses, entertainment and much, much more. Last year, we had 152
vehicles attend the event. We will be showcasing over 150 vehicles
from all over the State of Florida and outside the State this year.
This event for all ages is the largest of its kind in the Southeast United
States. For more information call (727) 812-4533. Parking donation of
$2.00 benefits the Dunedin For Youth Fund. If you need additional
information about the 2010 Touch-A-Truck event, please contact Chris McGuirk
via e-mail at cmcguirk@dunedinfl.net,
phone: (727) 812-4533 or fax: (727) 812-4535. Sponsored
by the City of Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department. Please feel
free to contact me if you have any questions in regards to this year’s
event.
FYI ------ 24 – 25 April
2010 - WWII Heritage Days – Sponsored by The
Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing at Falcon Field, Peachtree
City, GA. 30269 Will pay tribute to The Greatest Generation. The
weekend will begin with an opening ceremony honoring local World War II
veterans. As in past years, the program will also feature vintage WWII
aircraft and vehicles, educational displays, public battles and a WWII-theme
hangar dance. – Vehicles wanted for static display - For more info go to
WWW.WWIIDAYS.ORG or call 678-364-1110 or call PIO, Chris Madrid at
770-655-3315, www.dixiewing.org - Register for event at
- http://s249195248.onlinehome.us/wwiidays/public_home.aspx To receive the following
:
REENACTOR /
PARTICIPANT HOSPITALITY
* Continental breakfast Sat and Sun morning
*
Meal vouchers for pre-registered participants
* Discounted swing dance
tickets for reenaactors, vehicle owners and
exhibitors ($25 vs $35 if
registered before April 20, 2010)
* Discounted Rate at local hotel: Sleep
Inn Avenues Mall, $72 Single, $75
Double. Phone 770-486-0044 (be
sure to ask for WWII Heritage Days Rate)
Chris Madrid
Public
Information Officer
CAF Dixie Wing
770-655-3315 -
cell
Regularly scheduled
events
The S.E. Region
meets most Friday nights(wheather permitting) at the Tower Shops in Davie,
FL. in conjunction with a hugh car show. FFC Con: Fred Perkins perk51@att.net
954-434-8747
The Western Region
meets on the last Thursday of each month at the Quaker Steak and Lube
Restaurant, 49th St. and US19, Pinellas Park, FL. Around 1700 hrs. FFC
Con: George Hecht georgeh@depcopump.com
727-443-2942
The Brooksville Area
of the Central Region meets on the second Thursday of each month at
the Chick-Fil-A Car Show, Rt.50 in Brooksville, 1700 to 2000 hrs. FFC
Con: John Manolis - Jemanolis@aol.com ,
352-688-8722.
FYI - Putnam
County Fairgrounds Car Show and Swap Meet, 117 Yelvington Rd., East Palatka,
FL. 32131. 0800 - 1500 hrs. third Sunday of every month. Event
Con: 352-505-8287.
FYI
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USA Flea Market Car
Show, US 19, Port Richey, FL. second Sunday of every month.
FYI
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Dade City, FL. Car
Show the first Saturday of every month, 1600hrs.
FFC Con: John
Bolender - 813-355-7277 JJBolender@aol.com
FYI
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Webster, FL. Car and
Cycle Swap Meet is the first Sunday of each month. website:
websterautoswap.net