O.D. News: The Fuel Line Issue #72
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O.D. News: The Fuel Line Issue #72
O.D. NEWS THE FUEL LINE ISSUE #72 April, 2016 Website: www.washingtonbluegray.com PETER LEE Inside this issue: President’s message Next Club Meeting April Meeting Minutes Events Schedule Tim Ketchum Event Report Rick Skipper Event Reports Photographs Miscellaneous Stuff President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Editor: Events Coordinator: Scott Johnson Col. Bob Shawn Warren Watt Denis Mengele Bob Taylor Tim Ketchum 703-730-2562, 703-435-3142, 540-338-9467, 410-893-9818, 301-788-8029, 703-590-4960, [email protected] vice [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] newsletter [email protected] [email protected] NEXT CLUB MEETING… Next Club meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 18th at 1100 at Frank Buck’s place in Gettysburg. Clive Rowley is coordinating this for us and additional details will be forthcoming. Thanks Clive! President’s Message: “Points to Ponder” Benjamin Franklin wrote a story called The Whistle in which he relates a moral lesson he learned when he was but a wee lad. He coveted a tin whistle that belonged to another boy; the boy sold it to him, and it brought young Ben much delight until his siblings chided him because he had paid four times what the cheap tin whistle was worth. He was so distraught, and upset with what other things he could have obtained with the money he had squandered, that the whistle brought him no further joy. Thereafter, he would use the phrase “he paid too much for his whistle” to describe any endeavor where too much money or effort was expended for the benefit obtained. How do we apply this to the military vehicle hobby? My own story is that for many years, my WWII jeep windshield rifle bracket has sported a rubber M1 Garand replica that I bought from an outfit in Mississippi. The rifle looked rough (like it had been dropped on the beach from the movie it was used in); and it was permanently deformed in a slight upward U-shape, which I guess was a result of improper cooling after it was molded. In my treasures from previous rallies, I had an M1 wooden stock and the front section of a demilitarized M1 rifle, and so I decided I would build up a new dummy Garand to display in the jeep. I obtained all the needed metal parts; I bought a dummy receiver from a parade rifle company, and worked out the details of how to assemble these various parts into a much better replica. I particularly sweated over the rear sight assembly, trying to strike a balance between reasonable authenticity and out-of- pocket expenses. At last, I was satisfied with the result and I mounted my new replica Garand in the bracket under the windshield. It fit perfectly. And you know what? The details I sweated over aren’t even visible when that nice straight rifle is mounted in the bracket! I hadn’t realized that the warped shape of the old rubber rifle allowed seeing details that you can’t see otherwise. So, I thought about Ben Franklin’s story-I concluded I spent way too much effort on a detail most people will never see. Was the effort wasted? That, my fellow MV lovers, is a matter of opinion. You know when you have correctly detailed something, even if it can’t be seen. Only you can judge whether it was worth the effort. Sometimes that extra effort to be accurate gives us satisfaction. I built a radio filter box for my Willys jeep; the plans call for lead washers to mount it. I made my own lead washers. As they are painted, you can’t even tell they are lead. Fortunately the effort to make them wasn’t significant, and I know they are lead, fabricated from materials athand just like they would have been if the box had been installed in the field during WWII. Sometimes that extra effort works to our disadvantage. Years ago, one of our club members was rebuilding the transmission in his WWII Dodge Carryall, and had a choice of two intermediate shafts, a thin and a thick one. He chose the earlier (thinner) model, as it was “factory correct”. Much to his chagrin, the original intermediate shaft failed one evening, which was the exact problem that had prompted the manufacturer to produce the thicker replacement shaft that he could have used in the first place. So what is the point? Before you put in that extra effort to be accurate, make sure YOUR satisfaction is worth the effort! See you at the Rally! Scott Scott Johnson, President Venezuelan Tortuga-tank WAC B&G MVT MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 Fred and Sandy Lutes Home / Woodbine Md. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Johnson at 1100 hrs. Members Present: Bob Amos, Lewis Amos, Art Buker, Bob Buker, Tim Clark, Duane Ellifritt, Karen Emmons, John French, Mindy French, Joe Galletti, Dean Hansen, Scott Johnson, Tim Ketchum, Kay Ketchum, Peter Lee, Doug Lutes, Fred Lutes, Sandy Lutes, Vince Lutes, Denis Mengele, Don Rollette Sr., Clive Rowley, John Sadilek, Bob Shawn, Terry Smith, Anja Taylor, Bob Taylor, Larry Voight, Warren Watt, William White. New Members Present: Thomas Harrington, Eric Neilson. Pledge of Allegiance: All persons present offered respect and loyalty to our great nation by reciting the pledge facing our American flag. Welcome by President Johnson: President Johnson welcomed the members present. He expressed appreciation from the club to the members who are displaying vehicles today. Secretary’s Report: Secretary Watt reported on the membership numbers. There are 71 Regular members, 9 Life members and 1 honorary member. He is unsure about the Honorary member Guy Whidden of Frederick Md. If anyone knows his status please report back to W W. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Mengele reviewed the latest financial report. The club has over $52,000.00. We usually keep around $45,000.00. The expenses for the 2015 Rally are paid. Rally profit for 2015 is $7061.00. The profit is due mainly to the Ripken stadium price drop. Today’s meeting will cost the club around $1000.00. Therefore, he suggested that the club donate $6000.00 to various organizations per the donation criteria. Event Coordinator’s Report: Coordinator Ketchum reviewed the latest version of the events calendar. Any members who are not receiving the calendar via email should contact Tim at [email protected] . Also, any member who wants an event added to the calendar should contact him. Any member who wants a schedule mailed should contact Tim. Nov 7& 8 – Veteran’s Day parades in Manassas and Brunswick were discussed. Also, the Tank Farm open house on October 3 & 4 in Nokesville Va. Website: Members are encouraged to visit the site at www.washingtonbluegray.com. Words from President Johnson: The future of the club is a pressing issue. Poor attendance at the Rally is not a healthy trend. None of us are getting any younger. We need to get young people interested in this hobby. Getting young people involved will be a challenge. Reaching these young people will require new techniques. The internet will be the primary tool used to recruit them. Social media and other new ideas will be the key. The old way of doing things will not be effective anymore. Newer model surplus vehicles and modified military vehicles will increase in numbers. The club has to adapt to these new vehicles and this way of thinking. Reaching other groups like re-enactors is encouraged. MV displays at motorcycle events such as Rolling Thunder may be effective. If you know of an event, ask the organizers if they are interested in having a display. Air shows are a good example. Any large scale exposure where young people are would be helpful. Be creative as you think about ways of doing this. Member Dean Hansen spoke about the judging at last year’s Rally which included categories adapted to modified vehicles. The judging process is trying to be all inclusive. He also spoke about the current MVPA Bankhead Convoy recreation. He participated in a leg of the convoy. He spoke about the accommodations available on an MVPA sponsored convoy. Perks like free U-Haul vehicles and trailers for the return trip. There are sponsored meals at practically every stop, police escorts, lodging, and parade like atmospheres at many towns along the route. Chase vehicles with trailers, repair parts storage and tools. Breakdowns are a matter of interest to many and repairs are usually a group effort. The cost to participate is $150.00 per segment. Dean challenged MV owners to get involved. The convoys are best suited for people with that much time to spend. In two years the Chicago to LA convoy happens. In four years, the DC to San Francisco route is recreated. Member Lanny Moore is currently on the Bankhead convoy in his Jeep station wagon. Lanny has completed every MVPA convoy. Again, Dean urges members to consider getting involved. New Business: Donation Committee Chairman: Clive Rowley spoke to the members present about possible organizations to make club donations to this year. He suggested that the club make the John Brown our pet project. He passed around a brochure from the Hagerstown Aviation Museum. He also mentioned the Ft. Meade Historical Museum, the Americans in Wartime Museum and the USS Olympia Seaport Museum in Philadelphia (Admiral Downey’s Flagship). The current criteria for donations are: MV Related, in our region and must be a 501 3C Non Profit organization. He also asked the members present to consider expanding the region to the Mississippi River. The club members present must decide who to donate to and how much to give. Bob Buker suggested the Eisenhower Farm / Friends of the Park and the New Oxford Historical Society. President Johnson thanked Chairman Rowley for his work on this issue. President Johnson suggested the following donations be given: $2000.00 to the USS John Brown and $1000.00 to these organizations: Fort Meade Historical Museum, Hagerstown Aviation Museum, Americans in Wartime Museum and the USS Olympia Seaport Museum. A motion was made and seconded to make those donations. Motion approved. Fred Lutes introduced several potential new members present and two WWII veterans visiting the meeting. The membership present gave them a warm welcome. Joe Galletti spoke about the recent car show at the JBAB Air Force base. He attended and suggested that the club produce an informational business card or brochure to be handed out at events. This is an easy way to spread the news about our hobby. President Johnson instructed Secretary Watt to investigate this possibility. Bob Buker spoke about scheduling a convoy during Father’s Day weekend in 2016. It would be at the Green Ridge state park in western Maryland. Open to all vehicles. Primitive camping available. Tim Clark is going to check into another convoy possibility at the National Guard’s Baker Training Camp. Doug Lutes told the members that he has entered the club on Facebook. We have 480 “likes”. He suggested that the club “like” related vendor pages to strengthen the bond of the MV hobby. Anja Taylor spoke of a need to have a more user friendly club website that would not require “programming” access to make simple changes. She is investigating. Denis Mengele spoke about the upcoming John Brown cruise on October 3rd. There are no more free cruises for veterans because of expenses. Each person must buy a ticket. Denis may be able to get discount tickets for club members. Members are invited to park their MV’s at the dock. Those that do will earn two cruise tickets. Old Business: None. Next Meeting Location and Date: The next regular club meeting will be held in January. Possible locations are the marine Corp Museum in Baltimore, the NRA Museum in Fairfax or the USS John Brown. Members will be notified beforehand. Door Prizes: Door prize tickets were drawn and 19 prizes were awarded. Tools and military related books were among the prizes given out. Adjourn Having no further business to conduct, President Johnson adjourned the meeting at 1205 hours. The members present enjoyed a catered lunch. Militaria sales were active in the big garage. A good time was had by all. Respectfully submitted, Warren Watt / Club Secretary WAC B&G MVT MEETING APRIL 2, 2016 Marine Corp League, Detachment 565 / Baltimore Md. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Johnson at 1102 hrs. Members Present: Bob Amos, Lewis Amos, Tom Buonaugurio, Joe Galletti, Dean Hansen, Scott Johnson, Fred Lutes, Rich McCommack, Denis Mengele, Don Rollette Sr., Clive Rowley, Anja Taylor, Bob Taylor, Warren Watt. Pledge of Allegiance: All persons present offered respect and loyalty to our great nation by reciting the pledge facing our American flag. Welcome by President Johnson: President Johnson welcomed the members present. He mentioned that the memorial service for former member Tony Norton was today. Tony was only 69 years old. Scott shared some details of Tony’s club involvement over the years to include Tony’s huge CRT monitor he used as a judging chairman and Rally data hub many years ago. Tony will be missed. This is also a wake-up call for all members to cherish the time we have and spend it wisely. Scott’s “Safety Share” for this meeting began with three items, (a lug nut, a large rivet and a short piece of leaf spring) and the question “What do these three things have in common”? The answer is that they were all found on the side of the road. The lesson today is to be watchful and wary regarding where you drive. Tire hazards are everywhere you look. He also expressed appreciation from the club to Don Rollette Sr for setting up the meeting location. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Mengele reviewed the clubs financial status. The club has assets of $63,000.00. There are no current expenses to be paid but there will be shortly. He had some of the 2015 Rally shirts available for $5.00 each. Mostly XXL and up. Secretary’s Report: Secretary Watt reported that we have a new member Dave Antram from Somerset PA. Dave owns a 1952 M37. New members Thomas Harrington and Eric Neilson who both joined at the September 2015 meeting. There are 91 members on the roster. As of April 1 2016, there are 46 Regular members who have paid, 7 Life members,1 honorary member and 37 members who have not paid for 2016. (See membership info at the end of the Newsletter – Ed.) The names of the members who have not paid will be removed from the roster by mid-April. The 37 non-paying members were sent a special reminder email on April 1st. Six email addresses came back as undeliverable. The club roster now has a column to indicate MVPA membership. We would like to report our involvement to the MVPA to help maintain our Affiliate status. Warren reported that he has not made any progress on the club “brochure”. He will work to have a sample presented at the September meeting. Event Coordinator’s Report: Coordinator Tim Ketchum was not able to attend the meeting due to travel. Copies of the latest events calendar were available at the meeting. Any members who are not receiving the calendar via email should contact Tim at [email protected] . Also, any member who wants an event added to the calendar should contact him. Newsletter Editor’s Report: Editor Bob Taylor reported that the next edition will be posted on the website before the 2016 Rally. There are only a few persons who still want hardcopies mailed to them. It makes for a bit of extra work to do small quantities. This may need to be revisited in the future. The 2016 East Coast Rally: Registrar Anja reported that there are 612 spaces for rent. So far only 50% of these are sold. She has been calling vendors who attended previously to try and get them back. Bob T. - If we reduce the cost of the spaces he did not think it would make much difference. Tom B. – He attends the MTA and Red Ball shows and the cost to rent a space is just about the same. Plus the MTA shows charge a $5.00 admission! The car hobby is going through a downward cycle. Other clubs and hobbies are feeling the same affects. Tom is going to pay Ripken $3500.00 towards the lease and confirm the event insurance. The Ripken management has reiterated that the lease starts on Tuesday. No one is allowed on the property until then. The club has rented the parking lot at Ripken for eleven years. Set up for the Rally begins on May 10 2016 at 0900 hours (soft). The club will provide lunch to all volunteers who participate. Five golf carts are rented. One will be the Chief Judge’s. Friday evening will feature an Italian dinner for the members and a guest. Tom thanked Scott for getting this year’s dash plaques made up in memory of Peter Lee. He recalled his last time recently spent with Peter at a recent event. Anja – has contacted a local scout troop. They have agreed to help set up the Rally. Fred – The lack of vendors is not good news and is alarming. The club needs to do something different. He spoke of all the good times at previous Rallys and hopes they can continue for many years. Scott – The same problem can be found at events held at the Carlisle fairgrounds. Shows that used to take days to see it all have dwindled in size. Bob A. – We need to ask the question, “Are all the surplus parts becoming scarce?” It seems like that is the case. Many vendors do not even sell MV parts. Anja – Larger vendors who used to buy large blocks of spaces are not coming back for a variety of reasons. Clive – Can the club spend some money on advertising? Possibly on the radio? A motion was made and carried to spend $1000.00 on local radio advertising. Tom – We need more signage. A motion to have 50 more made up was made and carried. He is going to have some more made. We also need to make our signs with brighter, more noticeable colors. Dean – Has posted our event on sites that can be found by searching “Car shows in MD”. Tom – Be creative when placing flyers. Gun shows are great but so are local restaurants. Bob T. – George Rich has a series of 2-way radios that he is lending us for the Rally. Warren – Can we consider a nice give-away prize or prizes for the vendors? Scott – Despite all of these points of discussion, there is always great value in being able to physically touch these items that are sold at the Rally. You do not have the same opportunity when purchasing items on the internet. Bob A. – Can we consider downsizing the Rally? Scott – That might put us back onto a grass site. That means a greater amount of work will need to be done. The club does not have enough active members for that. Dean – We need to target younger MV owners. Tom B. The US Govt is auctioning off 100’s of Humvees. There are some of the new owners that need to be pursued. A discussion about private HMMV ownership and licensing was held. Fred – Can we obtain lists of vendors from other clubs so we can call them? Anja – We can but there is the issue of manpower to make the calls. Fred – Can we contact the VMMV and ask them to advertise for us? Tom B.- This has been attempted before with negative results. Anja – If needed, vendors can pay her at the Rally. Bob T. – No one wants to see the Rally get smaller but it previously was half the size it is now. Our efforts to keep it like it is may or may not have a significant impact. Scott – Actual vendor participation is usually about 80 to 90% that show up after buying spaces. Some vendors only stay for part of the time. Anything you can do to help the effort will be time well spent. Bob A. – Beechwood Canvas told him that a trip to the Rally was too expensive. Fred – Thanks to all who help out before, during and after the Rally. Old Business: Anja – has contacted our old webmaster Crafix. They have done some updating to our website to make it look like the club still exists. They are being paid $60.00 per hour. They are also attempting to get the site to a place that she can take over to make updates. Warren – what is the status of the club dissolution language discussed at the September meeting? Scott – will work on incorporating “club dissolution” language added to the by-laws to be reviewed and possibly voted on at the September meeting. New Business: Don R. - spoke about an upcoming show the first weekend of October. It will be held at the Timonium Fairgrounds. It will be a militaria show covering the years of 1860 to 1945. The coordinator of the show is looking for display vehicles. His name is Steve Silva. Don can connect those interested with Steve. Warren – Can we get a “Taps” section added to the website and newsletter? If so, we need to have some pictures on file of as many members as possible. Scott – That is a good idea. Bob T. – We should definitely have the officers pictures on the website and thumbnails for the newsletter. Bob A. – Announced that Clive received a letter from the MVPA recognizing his 40 years of membership. Clive holds #298. (Applause). Warren – Announced that member Lanny Moore has moved to Jacksonville FL. Anja – Announced that the 2016 Florida Rally had a lot of vehicles and few vendors. Bob T. – Announced that the Florida Rally is held on the grounds of an antique mall type area so there is another reason for some people to attend. Scott – Tony Ankrom is recovering from heart surgery. Website: Members are encouraged to visit the site at www.washingtonbluegray.com. Next Meeting Location and Date: The next regular club meeting will be held in June. We are looking for a site. It will serve as a Rally debrief meeting so it is important. Clive will ask Frank Buck about allowing us to meet at his place in Gettysburg. Others with suggestions are encouraged to speak up. Members will be notified beforehand. Adjourn Having no further business to conduct, President Johnson adjourned the meeting at 1215 hours. Respectfully submitted, Warren Watt / Club Secretary From the Editor: My sincere apologies to those who have submitted input for the newsletter which has not appeared in a timely manner. (I believe this is called a euphemism –Ed.) Anyway – here it is. A sort of an apology also to Lanny Moore who has been active in previous and upcoming grand convoys across the Nation. He has provided a wealth of material which I am not including here, as it would now delay our publication. Lanny may have illustrated reports on these adventures available by Rally time. I am looking forward to them. We have all endured the loss of some old and dear members in the recent months. I do not know what might be said on these insignificant pages that could begin to measure their contributions - now gone forever except in memory. It is well beyond my skill to say. Bob Taylor General Patton’s dog Willie with the General’s trunks after his death. Reproduction PZKW III at 2016 “Battle of the Bulge” Event Report from Tim Ketchum: Manassas St Patrick’s Day Parade 12 March 2016 The club participated in this year’s Manassas St Patrick’s Day parade on 12 March 2016. There were six jeeps and two 2 ½ ton trucks. The weather was perfect with lots of sun and not too cold. The parade went down the middle of Old Town Manassas. The street was lined with many people and lots of little kids wearing green. We blended right in with our own shades of green. We had a wounded Afghanistan War veteran riding in Ted Lawson’s M35A2. He lost a leg, but that was OK since he still had three more. He was used to sniff out IEDs and after his injury he was allowed to be kept by his Army handler. Participants were: Bob Conrad and his wife Janet in his 1943 GPW. Pat Kerner and son in his M38 Tim and Kay Ketchum in their M151A2 Walt Roberts with Shannon Sturgeon in his M151A2 Ted Lawson in his M35A2 Wayne Miller in his 43 MB Russ Claar with his M38A1 Wayne Robinson with his M35 Unidentified German WWII Vehicle (Limited Production – Prototype?) Note: This newsletter remains certified 100% gluten-free. (Ed.) Events Reports from Rick Skipper: The ALR presented the veteran riders and 3 World War II guests to the students and in return they sang songs, read memorials and displayed flags. The ALR will distribute the cards to local veterans, and send many to active duty service members around the world. The outpouring of patriotic support for the veterans and their service was phenomenal. This collaboration between the ALR and the schools is not only an honorarium for the vets but to bring military service, dedication to country, and the understanding that freedom is not free to school age children in a very tangible, and somewhat loud format. In addition, this drive thru town is a warm up to the Veterans Day parade scheduled for tomorrow on some of the same streets. As a veteran this was a great opportunity to meet other vets, share my service time with very interested kids who are enthusiastically patriotic and did a great job chanting ?U.S.A.!!? It was also my privilege to have two, US Air Force, Vietnam veterans ride in my Humvee. At the conclusion we returned to Post 10 for lunch. A special thank you to the 2 County Motor officers who escorted and cleared traffic for our contingent, they did good. Rick Skipper Patriotism is Waterproof Unfortunately, the local weather prognosticators were right and rain was the order of the day for the, 7th Annual Greater Manassas Veterans Day Parade. At just under 60 degrees, a strong wind and the heaviest of the rain commencing with the start of the parade, it made for a cool, wet event. The theme of this year’s parade was; “A special tribute to our women veterans from a grateful nation”, as the byline of the 40-page program exclaimed! Women veterans and active duty service members were on hand from all branches, with a strong showing from the Coast Guard. The Washington Area Chapter Blue and Grey Military Vehicle Trust (WAC B&G MVT) mustered fifteen historic military vehicles (HMV), for the conveyance of veterans and honored guests alike. The Grand Marshal, Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, USAF (Ret), road in the lead jeep followed by almost every HMV carrying more veterans. By type the club posted: four- duce and half heavy trucks; 1 each: M37, M1009 CUCV, and M998 Humvee; and eight- Jeeps, one with trailer. While waiting for the call to first gear, I spent a few moments speaking with one of the World War Two veterans. His grandson has fetched him from Erie, PA, a 13-hour round trip, just so he could participate today. He wore his vintage paratrooper smock with his ribbons and badges proudly displayed. He completed jump school in 1943 at age 18, he would later jump into Europe and fight thru to the end of the war. He is one of the last two soldiers of his jump school class, to still be alive today. As I walked away, rain pelting the brim of my desert hat, two thoughts came to mind: wow, he was 35 years ahead of me at jump school, and, he is the epitome of why his lot is called the “Greatest Generation”. Drivers received a 10$ fuel stipend, a souvenir program and a Chick-Fil-A picnic box lunch at the conclusion of the parade and parking at the Museum. Military vehicles have never been known for their environmental comforts, and today was no exception. Despite being more than soaked thru, spirits were high, conversation lively and the brother hood of shared dedication to duty and country unmistakable. Today in the rain, Americans, be they: veterans, active duty, or citizens on the curbside, demonstrated their strength character in that, Patriotism is Waterproof. Rick Skipper WWII Paratrooper standing by before moving out My friend Walt's truck loading up with Vets First turn on route looking out my Humvee... Double-Barreled Bazooka – Battle of the Bulge (I expect to see this soon on a restored MB/GPW! – Ed.) Events Schedule: April, 2016 MVPA events at http://www.mvpa.org/home/mv-events/ Va Carshows at http://www.capitalcruisin.com/shows.html 2 April, Sat: Club meeting starts at 1100. The address is 1426 Fort Ave., Baltimore. This is the location of Marine Corps League, Detachment 565. The building is an old, converted fire engine house. In addition to on-street parking, there is a school parking lot located across the street. 23 April, Sat: Wreaths Across America family friendly event and car show. 5pm to 10pm. If you want to display your MV at the Carshow contact Leisa Billington, Local Coordinator, 240-216-6261, email [email protected]. Event will be held at the new Dominion Raceway off of exit 118 (Thornburg) I-95 south of Fredericksburg. 7 May, Sat: Manassas, VA open house and airshow at the airport. Show hours 1000 to 1600. Reenactors and military vehicles of all eras welcome. Participants can set up on Friday afternoon and stay overnight in their tents. Also can drive in on Saturday arriving before 0900 in order to park before the crowds get there. To registration, just email or call Jim Ortte. Bathrooms and food available. No blank or live ammo or smoking on the grounds. For additional info contact Jim Ortte at 703 307-6861 or email at [email protected] . Bring your vehicle registration and proof of insurance. 12-14 May, Thur-Sat: Annual East Coast Rally, Cal Ripken Baseball Stadium, Aberdeen, MD. http://www.washingtonbluegray.com/ 12 May, Thur: Military vehicles requested for a display at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Military Association (UMA) Community Day in Old Town Alexandria, VA. Any MV welcome. If you would like to do this event, please contact Dean Dominique at [email protected], or Cell/Text: (703) 939-1383. 20-22 May, Fri-Sun: Warbirds Over the Beach Air Show at the Military Aviation Museum. Located 1341 Pincess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, Va. 23457. Reenactors, and Vendors needed all Military Vehicles for display. www.MilitaryAviationMuseum.org 21 May, Sat: Community Expo at the Pfitzner Stadium, Prince William County, VA. Vehicle display from 1100 to 1500. More info to follow. 22 May, Sun: SS John Brown cruise, Norfolk, VA 30 May, Mon: The National Memorial Day Parade will be held in Wash DC on Monday 26 May down Constitution Ave . Lineup at 1230, parade starts at 1400 (2 PM). Club is registered. I will put out lineup info when I get it. 3-5 June, Fri-Sun: WW 2 Weekend, Reading, Pa. Airshow and ground displays, large flea market. Individual registration. http://www.maam.org/maamwwii.html 4 June, Sat: D-Day remembrance event, Old Town Alexandria, VA. WW2 vehicles, GI reenactors welcome. Market Square, set up around 1300-1330, program is from 14001700. Pix from the past three years can be seen at this link: https://alexandriacaen.wordpress.com/d-day-events/ There will be a lecture earlier in the week, then this event on the Saturday. There will be music, reenactors and displays, and dancers. Contact Kerem Bilge directly at [email protected] 4 June, Sat: Run Amuck 4 mile and Mini Run Amuck 2 mile Mud Run on Quantico Marine Corps Base. Vehicles requested for display. Run starts at 0700 to 1300. Must setup between 0600 and 0630. Expecting 3000 runners. Dummy or airsoft weapons are OK. At Butler Stadium on Anderson Ave. Contact Mark A Williams Operations and Security Coordinator-Marine Corps Marathon Cell 202-446-9272 or email [email protected] to participate. 18 June, Sat: Military vehicle display at the Udvar Hazy National Air and Space Museum in conjunction with their Innovations of Flight Family Day. 100th anniversary of Coast Guard aviation. Any CG/Navy vehicles most welcome. All era vehicles welcome. Need to arrive before 0900. Trailer parking available. Lunch provided. Military vehicle display, not a living history event. More details to follow. Let me know [email protected] if you think you want to come by 16 May so I can get a preliminary hedcount. 19 June, Sun: Fathers Day Carshow at Sully Historic Site. http://www.gwcmodela.org/events.asp 25 June, Sat: Vehicle display Ft Ritchie, MD. 4 July, Mon: National Independence Day Parade, Wash DC. Lineup 1045, parade starts at 1145. From 7th St down Constitution Ave. Club is registered. 4 July, Mon: Dale City, VA Independence Day Parade. Parade starts at 1000. Lineup on Dale Blvd starts at 0915. 9-10 July, Sat-Sun: WW2 Weekend, Rippon Lodge, Woodbridge, VA. This replaces the Sully WW2 Weekend this year. 9-10 July, Sat-Sun: Oatlands-Leesburg vehicle display. WW2 & Korean War vehicles. More info to follow. Contact Doug Ahlert Oatlands Programming & Education, 703787-7437,[email protected] 11-13 Aug, Thur-Sat: MVPA convention, California. 10 Sep, Sat: 9/11 Heroes Run/Walk, Alexandria, VA. They are asking for military vehicles for display. They have limited space so if you want to do this contact them early. Contact Jim O'Farrell directly at [email protected] 24-25 Sep, Sat-Sun: Americans in Wartime Open House, Nokesville, VA. www.AmericansinWartime.org 1 Oct, Sat: SS John Brown cruise, Baltimore, MD 22 Oct, Sat: WW2 display, Prince William Forest Park, VA. More info to follow. Tim Ketchum EVENT COORDINATOR Washington Area Collectors of Military Vehicles and Blue & Gray Military Vehicle Trust http://www.washingtonbluegray.com Home Address 15314 Iris Lane Montclair, VA 22025 (703) 590-4960 [email protected] AFollow-up Reminder from the Editor: WAC B&G MVT 2016 Membership Renewal: Now is the time to renew your membership in our organization and participate with us in the restoration, ownership and preservation of historic military vehicles. Annual membership dues are $20.00. Checks should be made out to WAC B&G MVT. Send to the Secretary: Warren Watt Secretary, WAC B&G MVT 18128 Sands Rd. Purcellville, VA 20132 Secretary Watt will have your membership card available at any Club meeting. If you send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your dues, your card can be mailed. Two important reminders: 1. Membership is for the calendar year , not for the 12 months following the payment of your dues. If you are a new member, or an old member whose membership is not current, dues paid late in the year may be applied to the following year’s membership. 2. While we encourage all members to join and participate with the MVPA, membership in the MVPA is totally unrelated to your active membership in the WAC B&G MVT. This may be obvious to most - but occasionally this issue has come up. MVPA Membership information FYI: MVPA SINCE 1976, an international organization dedicated to the preservation of military transport Choose one of the following memberships* to suit your needs: REGULAR MEMBERSHIPS: BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS: U.S. Regular - Periodical Postage - $50.00 U.S. Associate/Business - $60.00 U.S. First Class Postage - $75.00 Outreach – school or library - $50.00 Canadian Regular - Economy Airmail - $US60.00 Canadian Associate/Business $US70.00 Overseas Membership (Outside U.S. & Canada) Regular (Economy Air Mail) $US70 Associate/Business - $US80.00 Electronic Membership Worldwide – Online access to electronic publications (1year) $US 35.00 Attention active MVPA Members: Recruit a NEW member and receive a gift; include your name and membership number below! *Memberships are for one calendar year and are pro-rated after the beginning of the year. MVPA Recruiting Member _____________________Membership Number:________ Name of Applicant ____________________________E-mail Address _____________ Address ________________________________________________________________________ City________________________ State_________________ Zip __________ Country ______________________ Telephone __________________ Signature _____________________________ Credit Card # ________________________ Expire Date ____ / ____ V* Number _____ *3 digit number on back of card Payments in U.S. Funds only * Personal checks accepted drawn on a U.S. Banks * PayPal * Please Do Not Send Cash Military Vehicle Preservation Association PO Box 520378 Independence, MO 64052 USA (800) 365-5798 TEL: (816) 833-MVPA (6872) FAX: (816) 833-5115 E-mail:hq@mvpa