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First Florida Chapter Military Vehicle Preservation Association Established in 1976, the non-profit MVPA is dedicated to providing an international organization for military vehicle enthusiasts,

1 First Florida Chapter Military Vehicle Preservation Association Established in 1976, the non-profit MVPA is dedicated to providing an international organization for military vehicle enthusiasts, historians, preservationists and collectors interested in the acquisition, restoration, preservation, safe operation and public education of historic military transport The Southern Outpost Summer 2017 The Quarterly Newsletter of the First Florida Chapter of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association 2017 Dues are STILL due. Thank You to those that have paid a REMINDER to those who haven t! Remember, dues were raised to $30.00 / year for 2015 on Even if renewing, please fill out thecurrent application form within this newsletter and send it to the Secretary. Some s no longer work, some members have moved unless we are informed, we will be unable to contact you - returning the form will greatly help. IMPORTANT NOTICE There are members listed on the roster who have not paid dues for some time. During the February Rally, the Board met and agreed to REMOVE FROM THE MASTER ROSTER any member who has not paid dues since December 31, 2014 FINAL NOTICE All photographs and articles submitted for publishing in this newsletter become the property of the First Florida Chapter Military Vehicle Preservation Association (FFC-MVPA). Any opinions expressed in any article or advertisement are those of the author and are not those of the FFC-MVPA or its' Officers or members. President's Report CONTENTS Minutes of July Board Meeting Complete list of Upcoming and Ongoing Events Member's News Associate Member's Information / Advertisements Event Flyers and Registration Forms FORMS: Application / Renewal Form FFC-MVPA Officers President: Dave Thomas halftrackdave@yahoo.com (352) or cell (352) Vice President / Rally Coordinator: Lindsay Orr lorr.tcp@gmail.com - (386) Treasurer (interim): Stan Kinmonth stantr6@comcast.net - (904) Secretary: Stan Kinmonth stantr6@comcast.net - (904) Webmaster: Roger Francis rfrancis@cfl.rr.com (407) Facebook Administrator: Sean Deren sderen@mac.com - (818) Event Scheduler: Dick Deren d-deren@tampabay.rr.com (727) The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 1

2 President s Report Presidents Report This will be a short report. Things have been pretty quiet. I m sure the heat is probably keeping every one inside. We are steaidly getting things ready for the fall show at the Markets of Marion. We still need a coordinator for the southwestern region. We also need a newsletter editor. Stan is doing a great job but he has a lot on his plate. The staff meeting July 8th at the Cracker-Barrel in Lake City went well. Stan will be posting the Minutes from the meeting elsewhere in this newsletter. We need volunteers for the fall show. Please contact Dave Thomas or Lindsay Orr if you would like to volunteer and help with the fall show or the winter rally in February. Our club Treasure Mike Roberts was not able to attend the meeting and he will probably be mad at me but I would like club members to be thinking about Mike as he has had some health issues. Keep him in your prayers. Please remember to pray for our troops. Dave. The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 2

3 Minutes From July Board Meeting First Florida Chapter MVPA Topics Fall Show & Winter Rally Planning, and official.vs. unofficial events Date: 8 July, 2017 (Planning) Location: Cracker Barrel, Lake City, FL. 1. After meeting for lunch at 11:00am, the Planning meeting was called to order at 12:20pm by Chapter President Dave Thomas. President s Report: 1. Dave Thomas stated that the meeting s sole goal was to focus on the FFC s upcoming 2017 Fall Show and the 2018 Winter Rally. 2. A Steampunk band was accidentally scheduled to use the stage on Friday evening during our 2017 Winter Rally But; those from the FFC who remained on site enjoyed the performance, and the performers enjoyed what they saw of our rally. We will contact Renninger s, asking that they offer the band to come again during our 2018 Rally. 3. WWII Armor (the organization with the tanks) was in attendance to help with the planning. For 2018, there must be better coordination with the reenactors who are not already affiliated with WWII Armor. Also WWII Armor will provide security for their equipment and vehicles. 4. See below for policy on official FFC-MVPA events and unofficial events. Vice President / Rally Coordinator / Public Relations Coordinator: 1. Winter Rally sponsors have been identified, others are being sought. 2. Shirt design is underway. 3. A hotel is being sought that will offer a special rate for attendees. Secretary s Report: 1. As always The updating the roster as new member information is received by the Secretary continues. 2. The Newsletter editor position is open. In the interim, the Secretary will draft the newsletter in this format. Articles and information from members, to be included in the next issue, are always requested. 3. Copies of the current roster were provided to Officers and Area Coordinators present, with a request to let the Secretary know of any needed corrections. A SPECIAL REQUEST FROM THE SECRETARY Since becoming Secretary, my wife and I have worked the registration table at the Winter Rally. In 2019, my wife and I will not be available for the Winter Rally. I am requesting a member or two to volunteer to work with us in 2018 with an eye on working the table in I will still do all the preliminary work for 2019, but will have to pass the baton a week before the event. Treasurer s Report: None at this meeting The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 3

4 - continued - Area Coordinator Reports: Russell Deese, with member Dan Simmons, reported on the 2017 Florida Forest Festival Parade and Exhibition to be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Perry, FL. New Business: While each of us is free to participate is any event we choose, members are cautioned against implying they represent the FFC or the overall MVPA. We are members of these organizations, but not representatives. Further, it is inappropriate AND incorrect to tell any organizer of an event that by being a FFC or MVPA member you are automatically covered under the MVPA policy. The MVPA policy covers current members at MVPA or MVPA Chapter events, and events where an event-specific insurance rider has been provided when requested by the organizer a city s parade is such an event that typically requires the rider. Please note the word current members above members who are not current with their dues are not current and would not be covered. MVPA or MVPA Chapter membership is acceptable for the insurance. Any member coordinating an event requiring insurance is cautioned to ensure all the participants are in fact current members. The meeting adjourned at 13:25p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: /S/ /_8 February, 2017 Stan A. Kinmonth FFC-MVPA Secretary IMPORTANT NOTICE Subsequent to the July 8 meeting, Michael Roberts informed the officers that his health is impacting his normal life. Between therapy and other issues, he has reluctantly indicated he is unable to devote the time and attention needed to adequately perform the Treasurer s duties. The president, Vice president, and Secretary discussed the situation and agreed that Secretary Stan Kinmonth will assume the Treasurer s role immediately, on an interim basis. Since all members and vendors forward their checks to the Secretary anyway, and he then records and deposits virtually all of the incoming funds, assuming the Treasurer role seemed the natural thing to do. The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 4

5 UPCOMING SCHEDULED EVENTS This schedule is issued as required to inform members of upcoming events. A copy can also be found on the web site, FLMVPA.org. Schedule is issued by Dick Deren at kingsugarmike@gmail.com Tel # Activities for the club to participate in should first go to the area coordinator for the region the activity is to occur in before they come here. This will put the coordinator in the loop and enable him to make decisions necessary to make the activity happen. Activities listed preceded with an FYI are informational only. For example, car shows where the club is not participating in as a group but may be of interest to members. Details of on going events are listed at the end of the schedule. Here is a list of Regional Coordinators and their addresses and phone numbers ( included is the phone number and address of our club President and Vice President ): Dave Thomas, President, , , halftrackdave@yahoo.com Lindsay Orr, Vice President / Rally Chairman, , lorr.tcp@gmail.com Panhandle Region, Russell Deese, , russell@russellsmv.com/ Kevin Vislocky, , Vislocky@att.net North I 75 Corridor Region, Jerry Sumner, , jsumner@gmail.com Northern Region, Stan Kinmonth, , stantr6@comcast.net Central Region, Charles Hildebrant, , jpmnofww@aol.com Northeastern Region, Mike Roberts, , colonel@specialforcesus.com Western Region, George Hecht, , georgeh@depcopump.com Southwestern Region, Southeastern Region, Fred Perkins, , perk51@att.net If the FFC contact on an activity is other than the above persons, their and phone will be listed with the event. Regional Coordinator s and phone # will not be listed on every event. ****** in front of a listing indicates a new item on the schedule. ******FYI-01 August 2017-Tuesday, Western Region Jeep Show at Venoms Back Room Bar & Grill, 7430 US Hwy 19, New Port Richey( on the right, just before you go north bound over the bridge into Port Richey. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. ******06 August 2017-Sunday, Western Region. Static Display. Back to school event, Infinity Fitness Shopping Plaza at corner of Ridge Road and Congress Street, New Port Richey, FL. FFC Con: Dick Deren, , d-deren@tampabay.rr.com. More information to follow. continued The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 5

6 ******19 August 2017-Saturday, Western Region. Static display. WWII Veterans appreciation, Ft. Harrison Hotel, Rt. Alt.19, Clearwater, FL to 2200 hrs. (6:30pm to 10:00 pm). Setup at 1000hrs (5:00pm) More information to follow. 11 September 2017-Monday, Western Region. Static Display Memorial Service, New Port Richey, FL. More info to follow. FFC Con: George Hecht October 2017-The Charles Craven Fall Military Show and Swap Meet, The Market of Marion, SE US Highway 441, Belleview, FL See flyer and registration form elsewhere within this newsletter. *******FYI October 2017-Friday thru Sunday, Western Region. Static display. Lakeland Auto Show, Lakeland, FL. Go to LakelandAutoShow.com for more information. ******ADDITIONAL INFO November 2107-Friday, Saturday, Sunday, North Eastern Region. Stuart Air Show, 1895 SE Flying Fortress Lane, Stuart, FL Free entry for military vehicle owners bring a military vehicle. WWII period or civilian camping for military vehicle owners. FFC CON: Michael Roberts. *******11 November 2017-Saturday, static display. Veterans Day ceremony at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital, Bay Pines, FL. More info to follow. FFC con: George Hecht. *******11 November 2017-Saturday, Western Region. Veterans Day Parade, New Port Richey, FL. Parade starts at 3:00pm. More info to follow. ******18 November 2017-Sunday, Western Region. Static Display. Open House at The Army Navy Store, th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL. (just south of 62 Avenue North). Setup time to be determined. FFC con: George Hecht. ******25-26 November 2917-Saturday and Sunday, static display. Order of the Eastern Star, 5329 Sunset Road, New Port Richey, FL. Next to Niko s Restaurant. ICW a craft show. Set up Show runs 0900 to1500 daily. FFC Con: Dick Deren, , d-deren@tampabay.rr.com The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 6

7 Regularly Scheduled Events FYI-The Southeastern Region meets most Fridays (weather permitting) in conjunction with the local car show at the Sparez Bowling Lanes parking area at 5325 South University Drive, Davie, FL. (formerly known as the Tower Shops Car Show.) FFC Con: Fred Perkins, FYI-The Western Region meets on the last Thursday of each month at the Quaker Steak and Lube Res-taurant, 49th Street ( where 49th Street meets US 19), Pinellas Park, FL. In conjunction with their Thurs-day night car show. FFC Con: George Hecht georgeh@depcopump.com, FYI-Dade City, FL. Car Show the first Saturday of every month, 1600 hrs. FFC Con: John Bolender, jjbo-lender@aol.com FYI-Webster Car and Cycle Swap Meet The first Sunday of each month year round to Web-ster Flea Market, 516 NW 3 Street, Webster, FL. Website: for map and additional info. websterswaps@aol.com, FYI-Tampa Wax Slingers monthly Cruise In, every 1st Saturday of the month, 1700 to 2000 at Tres Ami-gos Cantina, 2025 Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL For more info call Jessica Cianfrocca at FYI-Applebee s Car Show, Moultrie, GA. First Saturday of each month hrs. till? 50% off your meal if you enter your vehicle. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place peoples choice trophies awarded each month. FFC CON: Rus-sell Deese, rdeese@windstream.net, FYI-Third Sunday every month. Putnum County Fairgrounds Car Show and Swap Meet, 117 Yelvington Rd., East Palatka, FL to 1500 hrs. Event Con: FYI-Second Sunday every month. USA Flea Market Car Show, US. 19, Port Richey, FL. FYI-Car Show, the first Saturday of every month at the Sarasota Pavilion Mall, corner of US41 and Stick-ney Point Road. FFC Con: Bill Sayers for details. FYI-Evening Cruise In every fifth Saturday in the months with 5 Saturdays. At National Carburetors, Inc Bowden Road, #300, Jacksonville, FL See Stan Kinmonth for more details Check out the new Facebook page. search for First Florida MVPA and Like it. The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 7

8 Associate Members These businesses support YOUR club; please support them when you are in need of the service they provide. The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 8

The Charles Craven Fall Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet Sponsored by: First Florida Chapter MVPA, Featuring WWII Armor 5-6-7-8 October 2016 To be

All military vehicles - Original, Motor Pool, and Modified - are welcome! No charge to enter your vehicle to be displayed.

Vehicles will be displayed around the front perimeter fence of the grounds with vendors located in the middle.

Auction and Awards Dinner: There will be an auction Saturday afternoon, followed by a full course dinner at the Marker s restaurant.

Weapons Demonstrations and Battle Re-enactments: Weapons demonstrations will be Saturday at 1230 and Sunday at 1100.

Tank Shoot demonstrations will take place Friday and Saturday evening at dusk Vendors: Setup is on the 5th from 1000 to 1700 (5PM).

Contact Stan Kinmonth (904) 276-1418 for details. On-site Camping: Primitive camping on-site is available.

9 The Charles Craven Fall Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet Sponsored by: First Florida Chapter MVPA, Featuring WWII Armor October 2016 To be held at: Markets of Marion: SE US Highway Belleview, FL Display your Military Vehicle! All military vehicles - Original, Motor Pool, and Modified - are welcome! No charge to enter your vehicle to be displayed. Display area is the treed area in front of the market, along Highway 441. Admission is by donation. Setup is on Thursday the 5th. Vehicles will be displayed around the front perimeter fence of the grounds with vendors located in the middle. The show runs from 0800 to 1700 (5PM) Friday and Saturday. Breakdown and cleanup is on Sunday the 8th. Auction and Awards Dinner: There will be an auction Saturday afternoon, followed by a full course dinner at the Marker s restaurant.. Dinner tickets are $12, and will ONLY be available at the event, and ONLY until 1 PM Saturday. Weapons Demonstrations and Battle Re-enactments: Weapons demonstrations will be Saturday at 1230 and Sunday at Battle re-enactments will be Saturday at 1330 (1:30PM) and Sunday at Tank Shoot demonstrations will take place Friday and Saturday evening at dusk Vendors: Setup is on the 5th from 1000 to 1700 (5PM). Breakdown and cleanup is on the 8th. Outside vendor spaces are 20 x 20 and cost $ Spaces are assigned on arrival; first come, first serve. Contact Stan Kinmonth (904) for details. On-site Camping: Primitive camping on-site is available. Bathroom/Shower facilities are available on site. There is no charge for camping. See website for nearby accommodations: About the Markets of Marion: Shopping at the Market of Marion is like taking a step back in time. It s the old towne square, the trading post and the local mercantile all rolled into one. Get to know the shop owner before you buy. It s a friendly community environment unique to a flea market. They have over 1,100 booths with more than 400 dealers. You ll find just about anything and everything here. The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 9

10 The Charles Craven Fall Military Show and Swap Meet First Florida Chapter MVPA, Featuring WWII Armor Fall 2017 Registration Form First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Evening Phone: Cell Number: Address: Vehicle Display Participant Registration: Vehicle Year Make: Model: Display spots will ONLY be assigned upon arrival; first come first served. Dinner Tickets Only available at the event Vendor s Registration: Business Name: Outside Vendor Space 20 x 20 ($30.00 ea.) Number: Total:$ Spaces will ONLY be assigned upon arrival; first come first served. Dinner Tickets Only available at the event Please make all checks payable to: First Florida Chapter MVPA. Mail the completed form and check to: Mr. Stan Kinmonth 194 Malley Cove Lane Fleming Island, FL If you have any questions or need additional assistance with your reservation, please contact one of the following people: Lindsay Orr - lorr.tcp@gmail.com - (386) Dave Thomas - Halftrackdave@yahoo.com - (352) or cell (352) Stan Kinmonth - stantr6@comcast.net - (904) The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 10

Southern Outpost Rally MVPA s First Florida Chapter Winter Rally and Swap Meet Featuring WWII Armor 21-22-23-24-25 February 2018 Will be held at: Renninger s Antique Center and Flea Market 20651 US

Awards will be given to the top Member-Owned (MVPA National or recognized MVPA Chapter) vehicles in the following categories: Renninger s Pick, President s Pick, Best Display, and the Top Ten.

Tickets for the dinner will be available from the registration tent. Tickets need to be picked up by 1:00 PM Saturday.

A photo opportunity with the tanks will be available late Friday afternoon, just before sunset.

Covered vendor spaces are 12 x15 and cost $45.00. Contact Stan Kinmonth (Rally Registrar) at (904) 276-1418 or stantr6@comcast.net for details.

11 Southern Outpost Rally MVPA s First Florida Chapter Winter Rally and Swap Meet Featuring WWII Armor February 2018 Will be held at: Renninger s Antique Center and Flea Market US Highway Mt. Dora, FL Show your Military Vehicle! No charge to enter your vehicle to be displayed or judged. Admission is by donation. Awards will be given to the top Member-Owned (MVPA National or recognized MVPA Chapter) vehicles in the following categories: Renninger s Pick, President s Pick, Best Display, and the Top Ten. The Awards Ceremony will be held Saturday night along with a dinner hosted by the club. The dinner is for vendors, club members, Rally participants, and re-enactors. Tickets for the dinner will be available from the registration tent. Tickets need to be picked up by 1:00 PM Saturday. WWII Battle Reenactments and Weapons Demonstrations will take place Saturday and Sunday. Saturday s battle will be at 1 PM and Sunday s battle will be at 11:00 AM. A photo opportunity with the tanks will be available late Friday afternoon, just before sunset. Vendors: Renninger s has both covered vendor space and uncovered outdoor spaces located adjacent to the vehicle parking area. Outside vendor spaces are 18 x25 and cost $ Covered vendor spaces are 12 x15 and cost $ Contact Stan Kinmonth (Rally Registrar) at (904) or stantr6@comcast.net for details. The rally site will be open for vendor check-in and setup at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 21st. Vendors are encouraged to remain through Sunday morning, February 25th, with breakdown, cleanup, and departure Sunday afternoon after the re-enactment. On-site Camping: Renninger s has camping spaces available on their grounds. Camping fees are $9.00 per night, $21.00 per night with 30 amp service, and $31.00 per night with 50 amp service. All electrical hookups come with water. Hookup sites are limited. Contact Renninger s at (352) for reservations. Accommodations: A list of nearby hotels, recommended by participants in prior Rallys, is available on our webpage at About Renninger s: Renninger s is a 117-acre conglomerate of flea market and antique markets perched atop a hill along U.S. Highway 441 in Mount Dora. Not only is it big, it is arguably the largest flea market of its kind in the Southeast. Renninger s has made a commitment to the success of this show with attractive vendor participation, space available to rival any location nationally, and to become the premier bi-annual military vehicle show in the nation. The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 11

12 Southern Outpost Rally Winter Rally and Swap Meet - Featuring WWII Armor 2018 Registration Form PLEASE PPRINT CLEARLY First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Evening Phone: Cell Number: Address: Show Participant Registration: Vehicle Year Make: Model: Rally T-Shirts ($17.50 ea. - 2X and larger, $20.00) Number: Size: Total: $ Rally Award Sponsorship ($50.00 each) Number: Total: $ Vendor s Registration: Business Name: address: Outside Vendor Space 18 x25 ($35.00 ea.) Number: Total:$ Covered Vendor Space 12 x15 ($45.00 ea.) Number: Total:$ Tickets for the Saturday evening Award Dinner will be available at Registration until 1 PM Saturday. NOTE: Rally participants are cautioned to drink responsibly, and to NEVER drink and drive. Please make all checks payable to: First Florida Chapter MVPA. Mail the completed form and check to: Mr. Stan Kinmonth 194 Malley Cove Lane Fleming Island, FL Total Funds Enclosed: $ If you have any questions or need additional assistance with your reservation, please contact one of the following people: Lindsay Orr - Rally Coordinator - lorr.tcp@gmail.com - (386) Stan Kinmonth - Rally Registrar - stantr6@comcast.net - (904) Dave Thomas - Halftrackdave@yahoo.com - (352) or cell (352) Charles Hildebrant - jpmnofww@aol.com - (352) The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 12

FIRST FLORIDA CHAPTER MVPA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL New Member please check here: Renewing Member Please check here: PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY NAME (to appear on your name badge): STREET ADDRESS:

13 FIRST FLORIDA CHAPTER MVPA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL New Member please check here: Renewing Member Please check here: PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY NAME (to appear on your name badge): STREET ADDRESS: APT: CITY: STATE: ZIP: Print Clearly HOME PHONE CELL PHONE MEMBER OF NATIONAL MVPA? ( YES or NO ), MEMBER NUMBER: SELECT GEOGRAPHIC REGION(S) (SEE MAP ON BACK) : PLEASE CHECK THE MEMBERSHIP YOU WOULD LIKE. PRICE IS THE SAME FOR REGULAR OR FAMILY. PRORATED DUES SCHEDILE FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY: 1 ST quarter - $30, 2 ND quarter - $24, 3 RD quarter - $18, 4 TH quarter - $12 Membership is FREE for active duty military must use your.mil . REGULAR MEMBERSHIP ONE PERSON, $30 yearly see prorated schedule above if joining FOR THE FIRST TIME mid-year. OR FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $30 yearly - IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY (SPOUSES & CHILDREN) INCLUDES A 2 ND I.D.BADGE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST NAME TO APPEAR ON 2 ND BADGE: ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: $40 yearly - FOR BUSINESSES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. INCLUDES UP TO 5 BADGES AND A BUSINESS CARD IN THE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER. PLEASE PRINT NAMES TO APPEAR ON ADDITIONAL BADGES: PLEASE LIST ALL MILITARY VEHICLES YOU OWN, YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, and STATUS: Attach additional sheet if necessary Please make check payable to: First Florida Chapter MVPA Mail application and payment to: Stan A. Kinmonth - Secretary 194 Malley Cove Lane Fleming Island, FL The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 13

REGIONAL COORDINATORS PANHANDLE: Russell Deese, rdeese@windstream.net (229) 377-1528 NORTHERN: Stan Kinmonth, stantr6@comcast.net (904) 276-1418 I-75 CORRIDOR: Jerry Sumner, jsumner359@gmail.

14 REGIONAL COORDINATORS PANHANDLE: Russell Deese, (229) NORTHERN: Stan Kinmonth, (904) I-75 CORRIDOR: Jerry Sumner, (229) CENTRAL: Charles Hildebrant, (352) WESTERN: George Hecht, (727) EASTERN: Michael Roberts, (772) SOUTHWESTERN: VACANT SOUTHEAST: Fred Perkins, (954) For additional information, contact one of the regional coordinators listed above Visit for more information. The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 14

15 Stan A. Kinmonth FFC-MVPA Secretary 194 Malley Cove Lane Fleming Island, FL The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 15

FFC OPERATIONS SCHEDULE

FFC OPERATIONS SCHEDULE This schedule will be issued as required to inform members of upcoming events. A copy can also be found on the web site, FLMVPA.org and in the newsletter. Schedule is issued by Dick Deren at d-deren@tampabay.rr.com