Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

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Grandvention in Mineola, TX Oct. 23-26, 2012

March 14, 2012, 12:05:01 pm

It's a bit early to start a sticky topic for this year's Grandvention, but I just wanted to mention that Steve and I are planning to attend. We gave Beverly our deposit on Monday.

Michelle

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Reply #1 – March 14, 2012, 04:23:43 pm

Little early for us to plan that far out, but could be a doable (is that a word?) All depends where we spend the winter. California, Arizona, Texas or Florida are in the running. Will give Beverly a call. Do enjoy the time spent at the Grand Conventions and people we meet.

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Reply #2 – March 14, 2012, 04:37:18 pm

YEAH!!! But before I make plans... what's a Grandvention?
I'm a newbie...

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Reply #3 – March 14, 2012, 04:49:39 pm

A grandvention is a gathering of Motorcade members at a large rally put on by the club and Corp. They have new coaches there, management and seminars as well as crafts and places to visit and things to do. Wonderful gathering where you can renew old friendships and make new ones.

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Reply #4 – March 14, 2012, 05:09:36 pm

Since Jane was ELECTED VP of the SC Chapter we are obligated to attend. That is if nothing happens before then that I have no control over.
Gary B

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Reply #5 – March 14, 2012, 05:10:34 pm

John S Excellent description of a Grandvention.

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Reply #6 – March 14, 2012, 06:04:41 pm

Thanks

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Reply #7 – March 14, 2012, 10:56:51 pm

As a member of the forum and the 2012 International president of the Foretravel Motorcade club we would encourage all of you to attend the Grandvention it is a great time to meet old friends and make new ones. They also do a great job of presenting all of the upcoming trips they have planned. If you don't like to plan your own trips it is a great way to see the country and not have to do the planning.

Wayne Eliason
2011 Phenix
GMC Yukon.

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Reply #8 – March 14, 2012, 11:03:12 pm

We plan to go to the Granvention and will be signing up later as we confirm that we will be there. Never been to one so this will be a new experience. Mineola is not much of a town but I assume they will make it interesting and it will be great to meet members. DAN

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Reply #9 – March 15, 2012, 07:11:39 pm

The Grandvention at the Dallas Speedway in 2007 was our first Foretravel event on any kind. In fact, it was the first time we met anyone with a Foretravel and may have been the first time we even saw another Foretravel.

We had a super great time and have been to each one thereafter with the exception of 2008 due to health issues.

Hope to see ya'll in Mineola.

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Reply #10 – March 15, 2012, 07:18:51 pm

I was talking with Beverly about the GV and she sent me some information to share. This will be going out in the Motorcader Mag on Monday.

We will be having two entertainers and they both have a website.

"Shake, Rattle & Roll" Shake Rattle & Roll » America's Sweethearts and

The Chuck Wagon Cook and Entertainment that we'll have out at the Nature Preserve "Camp Cookie" Camp Cookieville- Camp Cookie Productions
and the Nature Preserve Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River
and our campground, Mineola Civic Center Mineola Civic Center and RV Park

The city has gone out of their way to accommodate us. I am sure everyone will have a good time.

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Reply #11 – March 15, 2012, 07:19:26 pm

I will update when I get more information.

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Reply #12 – March 16, 2012, 11:46:29 am

They both look like great fun!

Super frosting for a super event.

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Reply #13 – May 25, 2012, 10:19:32 am

Well it is that time of year again, time to plan to attend the Grandvention. I have gone to a number of them and have learned something at each one and have had a great time. The other benefit is that we get to meet our fellow forum members. I know when we had a grandvention in Columbus, IN we all put Yahoo Forum in our windows and it was great to meet and put a face with the persons you have talked to online for years. Think of it as the wonderful time we all have in the FT parking lot after service without the 1000 dollar a day cost to be there.....

Here is a link to Foretravels Page that shows some info

Foretravel Conversions : Upcoming Events

So who is going?

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Reply #14 – May 25, 2012, 10:25:39 am

John: Plan to be there, sent in my deposit. Also will be at the MidSouth in Canton the week before. Hope to see you there. DAN

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Reply #15 – May 25, 2012, 10:29:57 am

It will be great to see you. I plan on being there too.

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Reply #16 – May 25, 2012, 10:33:00 am

I was talking to Bev and I wanted to see if there was a way to get a collection taken for Billy Jack while we were there. She is putting a page in the next Motorcader with a note about it. It is heartwarming to see him improving but it looks like there is going to be a long road ahead of him. Kids are strong and can bounce back but that does not stop life from piling on. Also, this GV will be close to FT so I am sure we will get even more support from corporate this time.

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Reply #17 – June 29, 2012, 09:54:27 pm

Very disappointed we will miss it - we will be in FL for a couple days before boarding a cruise ship for my 50th birthday. Was hoping to meet some of you fine folks in person.

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Reply #18 – July 11, 2012, 09:50:23 pm

I received a request from Bev asking if I could post this on the forum for the Motorcade Club

Ok Club members - I hear talk that many of you plan to attend the Mineola Grandvention in October, but I do not see you registered. It would be so nice to fill that park to the max!!! We've got some fun things planned, but best of all is just getting to see and visit with each other. Please send or call in your registration ASAP. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Looks like they are starting to need a better count.

Beverly Koonce
Foretravel Motorcade Club Manager
1221 NW Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75964
936.564.8367 ext 220
Fax 936.564.3729

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Reply #19 – July 23, 2012, 07:25:34 pm

Just a bump to see who else we might get to meet this October. We sent in our "balance due" last week.

Since it's not mentioned on the Motorcade website, the cost looks to be $579 for 2 in a coach. For the last Grandvention we attended, that included all programs and almost every meal except your chapter's dinner.

Michelle

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Reply #20 – July 23, 2012, 08:30:25 pm

Starr doesn't want to go this year, even though our vacation starts on the 22nd and we are heading toward TX first... I think I will make an appt for brake work at the factory that week, assuming there will be someone there to do the work. Then we will head on over to Dallas for a few days.

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Reply #21 – July 23, 2012, 08:37:25 pm

We're coming !! We did our first chapter rally and loved it and everyone! We are anxiously waiting to meet everyone at our first grandvention!

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Reply #22 – July 23, 2012, 09:11:45 pm

We will be going. I will stop by the factory and sign up this week.

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Reply #23 – July 23, 2012, 10:51:15 pm

We will be there and also at the Mid South in Canton the week before hope you can make both. DAN

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Reply #24 – July 24, 2012, 07:35:09 am

Unfortunately we can't make the Mineola Granvention but we are hoping to attend the North Atlantic Fall Rally in Essex Junction Vermont on Sept. 6th-9th.

D&D

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