FLATHEAD COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. Bring: Bikes, kayaks, fishing gear, hiking boots, canoe, games, camera, a dessert to share Be Prepared : Empty wash and black water tanks, Full Water tank: free flowing Y, 2 25 ft hoses Electrical adapters (bring your generator if you wish) 2 point hook ups, and a pump out on Saturday There are two locations that Rally attendees can dump prior to the rally. The closest is the EXXON station on the corner of West Idaho and Meridian Rd. opposite the Fairgrounds (they charge a small fee) and the second is Smith s gas station and grocery on East Idaho and East 4 th Ave., (no fee) just ask the gas attendant for the key to the dump station. They sell both gas and diesel and their prices are very good. 2
Directions: Watch for WBCCI signs Idaho Street (AKA US Hwy 2) is divided into East Idaho for that portion east of Hwy 93 (also known as Main street) and West Idaho for that portion west of Hwy 93. From Hwy 2, (becomes West Idaho Street) East or West turn North on Meridian Rd. From HWY 93 South - turn unto Idaho street, then North onto Meridian Rd. From Hwy 93 North - turn onto Meridian Rd. and follow to Fairgrounds. Fairgrounds are located at the corner of Idaho Street and Meridian Rd. Program Summary (subject to change) Expect: Good friends, fun, good food, campfires, music, free time and lots to explore! Parking after 12:00 on Wednesday, July 27. WiFi Access: Available in the Expo Centre and limited connection at your site. EXPO Building Our Main Activity Building Seminars/ round tables in Expo Centre and School house on site Emergencies : Hospital: Vet: Dial 911 for Medical/Fire Kalispell Regional Medical Centre 1-877-398-7022 Animal Clinic of Kalispell 1-406-755-6888 Your Location is the Flathead County Fairgrounds 265 N Meridian Rd, Kalispell, Montana 59901 3
General Parking after 12:00 Coffee n Cookies in Expo Center 2:00 p.m. Register, plan your tour options, sign up, meet your fellow Airstreamers Happy Hour (daily) Expo Center 5:00 p.m. Evening Meal Expo Center 6:00 p.m. Spuds and Suds (with the Kalispell Brewing Company) Entertainment/ Announcements (door prize draw each night) 7:00 p.m. Continental Breakfast & Coffee (each Morning) 8:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies & Welcome 9:00 a.m. Annual Business Meeting 9:30 a.m. Sky Med Presentation 10:30 p.m. Seminars: / Round table discussions: 1:00 p.m. A) Membership: Teresa Taylor B) Officer and Committee Chair Idea share - Keeping our Units Viable 2:30 p.m. PM Kids Program (if enough kids at cost) Options: Kids program at Discovery Centre at Glacier - Big Sky waterpark or (www.crowndiscoverycenter.com) or Lawrence Park in Kalispell, Dinner Enjoy local Cuisine at your leisure 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebrate Glacier and the National Park Service 7:30 p.m. Ponder the Night Sky (CAKE AND ICE CREAM) 4
Parking and Registration - for Weekend Registrants Seminars 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. A) Know Your Club for newer members B) Rally Hosting, Caravanning idea round table C) Maintenance (Keep that Airstream Rolling) 11:00 a.m. Lunch YOYO (You re On Your Own) 12:30 p.m. Tour Flathead Lake Boat Tour 3:00 5:30 p.m. Dinner Catered (sponsored) 7:00 p.m. Evening Campfire (jam session) 5
Pump out (as required) You re on Your Own (YOYO) There is so much to see and do in the area. Here are suggestions; additional information is in your registration material. Go on your own or get a group together. You may want to check some options by their web sites or talk to our information desk Kalispell Trolley Tour historical tour of the city by trolley Drive the Going to the Sun Highway do not take your trailer Visit Glacier Park Lost trail National wildlife refuge Whitefish Touring & Shopping Big Fork touring and shopping Conrad Mansion Museum in Kalispell Great Northern white water rafting Fishing for big lake trout Hockaday Art museum in Kalispell Flathead valley bike tours or walking trail Hungry Horse Dam Gatiss Gardens Walking trails and site seeing in Kalispell Visit Rebecca Farms- Equestrian centre Visit Bibler Gardens Go Horseback Riding, Birding Just Kick back - visit Farmer s market Trolley pub crawl Historical (Walking or Trolley) Tour of Kalispell Geotourism in Glacier at Crown of the Continent Discovery Center at Glacier (great program for kids) Bronze Factory visit (not open on Saturday) Shopping visit Western Outdoor store Dinner (Expo Centre) 6:00 p.m. Talent Show Region 10 s got talent 7:30 p.m. Bring your musical talents, Unit skits, (including Kids). Sign up with Carol Ortiz (email Carolortiz1686@yahoo.com) 6
Light Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Worship Services of your choice. Venues will be listed in your program. Please attend the service of your choice. The community appreciates your involvement and wear your badge. Lunch or Brunch YOYO (You re On Your Own) Seminars /round tables 1:00 p.m. A) Airstream maintenance topic (Vintage themed) B) Electronics on the road - Apps, hardware and Know-how Hobby (Crafts) Show/sale Games sign up for golf, outdoor games; or tour on your own Airstreams on site: Montana Airstream dealer (Bretz RV and Marine) - Ice Cream social Open House for the public 2 4 p.m. Happy Hour Boot Parade 5:00 p.m. Western BBQ (Bring your own meat ) 6:00 p.m. Closing Ceremonies 7:00p.m. 7
Grab and Go Breakfast 8:00 a.m 8