FFC OPERATIONS SCHEDULE
ISSUE 15 24 February 2015
This schedule will be issued as required to inform members on e-mail of upcoming events. A
copy can also be found on the web site, FLMVPA.org
The schedule is issued by Dick Deren @ [email protected]. Tel # 727-515-7365.
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 e-mail addresses and phone numbers ( included
is the phone number and e-mail address of our club president):
Dave Thomas, President, 352-817-1087, 352-288-0604, [email protected]
Panhandle Region, Russell Deese, 229-377-1528, [email protected]
North I 75 Corridor Region, Jerry Sumner, 229-387-6984, [email protected]
Northern Region, Stan Kinmonth, 904-276-1418, [email protected]
Central Region, Charles Hildebrant, 352-603-2627, [email protected], & Dave
Johnson, 352-694-4956, [email protected]
North Eastern Region, Mike Roberts, 772-215-3470, [email protected]
Western Region, George Hecht, 727-443-2942, [email protected]
South Western Region, Bill Sayers, 941-345-5265, [email protected]
South Eastern Region, Fred Perkins, 954-434-8747, [email protected]
If the FFC contact on an activity is other than the above persons, their e-mail and phone will be
listed with the event. Regional Coordinator’s e-mail and phone # will not be listed on every
event.
2015 dues are due by 01 January 2015. Make your check payable to
the First Florida Chapter, MVPA and send it to the Secretary. Do not
send it to the Treasurer.
The latest issue of the SOUTHERN OUTPOST is available on the
web site. Go to www.flmvpa
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OPERATIONS
SCHEDULE
MANEUVERS
(Page 2) EVENTS
CALENDAR
FYI 28 February 2015-Saturday, Western Region, car show. Tampa Bay Racers Reunion, NSRA
Appreciation Day, 1000 to 1400. No entry fee, Quail Hollow, 6225 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel, FL.
Show contact: Greg Saunders, 813-997-1292. FFC Con: George Hecht. See flyer on page 07
FYI 28 February 2015-Saturday, Western Region, static display. Dade City, FL., American Legion
Post 15’s 95 Birthday Event, 11am till 3pm. Event Con: Eugene Smith, [email protected], 352424-5436.
TENTATIVE 28 February 2015-Saturday, South Eastern Region, Davie Orange Blossom Parade.
Staging along Davie Road south of I-595. Parade starts at 10am. Convoy leaves Perkins’ shop at 9am.
We have to be pre-approved for more than two vehicles. Conformation for more than two vehicles
hopefully is forthcoming. More info to follow. FFC Con: Fred Perkins.
FYI 07 March 2015-Saturday, Western Region, static display, AACA Richey Region, 31st Annual
Charity Car Show, held on Main Street, Tarpon Springs, FL. Pre-registration $15. Event con: Charlie at
727-992-4486 or [email protected]. Web site: www.aacarichyregion.com.
******07-08 March 2015-Friday,Saturday & Sunday, Central Region, static display. Dade Battlefield WWII Weekend, 7200 CR603 (Battlefield Drive), Bushnell, FL. Registration and set up starting at
1300 on Friday. You must register to be eligible for free hot lunch Saturday and Sunday. See Flyers
on pages 5 and 6. FFC Con: Charles Hildebrant
13, 14, 15 March 2015-First Florida Chapter’s “The Charles Craven Winter Rally and Swap
Meet’ ( previously known as the “Southern Outpost Winter Rally, renamed in memory of Charles Craven,
Chapter Vice President and founder of the Rally) Note: This is a new date and a new location for this
rally. Rally location: Renninger’s Antique Center and Flea Market, 20651 US HWY 441, Mt. Dora,
FL.32757. Go to www.flmvpa for copy of flyer and registration form.
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OPERATIONS SCHEDULE
MANEUVERS (continued)
FYI 13, 14, 15 March 2015-Northern Region, static display, Valiant Air Command’s Tico Air Show,
Titusville, FL. Military vehicles invited. Event Con: Jeff Jackson, 386-427-4300. This conflicts with our
Club’s Rally.
15 March 2015-Sunday, South Eastern Region, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Hollywood, FL. Line up on
21st Avenue between Washington St. and Harrison St. prior to 12noon. Parade starts at 1pm. FFC Con:
Artie Metzler, [email protected].
21 March 2015-Saturday, Western Region, Chasco Fiesta Parade, New Port Richey, FL. Meet at
vacant lot across the street from the Marine Corps League Detachment 567, 7241 Baillie Drive, New
Port Richey, FL. (at corner of Baillie and Rowan). Line up in the field at 1000hrs. We will convoy to our
line up position at 1100hrs. There will be a tailgate party while we wait for the parade to start compliments of the Marine Corps League. We are in support of the Marine Corps League Veterans and will be
transporting them in the parade. So, we can use as many vehicles as possible. FFC Con: Dick Deren,
727-515-7365, [email protected].
22 March 2015-Sunday, Western Region, Greek Independence Day Parade, Tarpon Springs, FL.
Line up at 12 noon at Alt. US 19 and Lemon Street. FFC Con: John Manolis, 352-584-9120, [email protected]
FYI 22March 2015-Sunday, Western Region, Car Show, Sims Park, New Port Richey.
28 March 2015-Saturday, Central Region, static display. Veterans Tribute and Recognition Day,
sponsored by AMVETS POST 2006 Auxiliary. Location: Rural King, 1715 N. Citrus Blvd. ( Rt 441)
Leesburg, FL. 1130 to 1530 hrs. FFC Con: David Johnson. See flyer on page 10
28 March 2015-Saturday, Panhandle Region, Parade. “Springtime Tallahassee” Annual Parade.
The group participation app. And parade fee will be handled by Military Machines of American Freedom.
Our thanks to this organization for the donation and handling the paperwork. The organizers require the
following info.: Copy of driver’s license, proof of insurance (see requirements page for details) and a
signed “general release of claims and hold harmless agreement (see page15). Send by U.S. mail or email to FFC Member Kevin Vislocky. 1451 Beaver Creek Drive, Havana, FL. 32333, [email protected]
NO LATER THAN !5 JANUARY FFC CON: Russell Deese or Kevin Vislocky, 850-510-8651. See flyer
on pages 13 and 14. Read all the requirements and call Kevin if you have any questions.
FYI 01 May 2015-Friday, Western Region, static display. “Thanks Troops” Veterans Benefit Golf
Tournament, Fox Hollow Golf Club, New Port Richey, FL. Event contact: Bill Gilkes, 727-799-2397,
[email protected]
*******08-09 May 2015-Friday & Saturday, Panhandle Region parade & static display. “Camp
Gordon Johnson Days”, Hwy 98, Carrabelle, FL. Parade starts at 1045hrs; line up at 0930hrs. Static Display following parade the Carrabelle Municipal Complex. See flyers on pages 10 & 11 for more info. See
registration form on page 9. US Mail or e-mail your application form to Kevin Vislocky at 1451 Beaver
Creek Drive, Havana, FL. 32333, [email protected] More details to follow. FFC Con: Russell Deese and
Kevin Voslocky. SEE new flyer on page 08 & additional info on pages 09
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09 May 2015-Saturday, Panhandle Region. Second Quarter FFC General Meeting to be held in conjunction with “Camp Gordon Johnson Days” More information to follow.
FYI 14, 15, 16 May 2015-Annual East Coast Rally, Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, Md. go to
http://www.wahingtonbluegray.com for more info.
30 May 2015-Saturday, Western Region. Clearwater Centennial Parade. Highland Avenue and Drew
St. Parade starts at 6:30pm. Line up at 1630hrs on Highland Road , north of Gulf to Bay Blvd. Possible
static display at the end of the parade at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater. Participant parking
at Crest Lake Park. FFC Con: George Hecht. See additional info on pages 11 & 12
FYI 05, 06, 07 June 2015-Annual WWII Weekend at the Reading, PA. Air Show. WWII displays,
vehicles and large flea market. Go to http://www.maam.org/maamwwii.htm for more info.
Regularly Scheduled Events
FYI-The Southeastern Region meets most Fridays (weather permitting) at the Tower Shops in Davie,
FL. in conjunction with a weekly car show. FFC Con: Fred Perkins, [email protected], 954-434-8747.
FYI-The Western Region meets on the last Thursday of each month at the Quaker Steak and Lube
Restaurant, 49th Street ( where 49th Street meets US 19), Pinellas Park, FL. In conjunction with their
Thursday night car show. FFC Con: George Hecht, [email protected], 727-443-2942.
FYI-Dade City, FL. Car Show the first Saturday of every month, 1600 hrs. FFC Con: John Bolender,
[email protected]
FYI-Webster Car and Cycle Swap Meet– The first Sunday of each month year round. 0800 to 1500.
Webster Flea Market, 516 NW 3 Street, Webster, FL. Website: www.cyclemeet.com for map and additional info. E-mail: [email protected], 352-628-4656.
FYI-Tampa Wax Slingers monthly Cruise In, every 3rd Saturday of the month, 1700 to 2000 at Tres
Amigos Cantina, 2025 Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511. For more info call Jessica Cianfrocca at 813409-2630.
FYI-Applebee’s Car Show, Moultrie, GA. First Saturday of each month. 1600 hrs. till ? 50% off your
meal if you enter your vehicle. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place peoples choice trophies awarded each month. FFC
CON: Russell Deese, [email protected] , 229-377-1528.
FYI-Third Sunday every month. Putnum County Fairgrounds Car Show and Swap Meet, 117 Yelvington
Rd., East Palatka, FL. 32131. 0800 to 1500 hrs. Event Con: 352-505-8287.
FYI-First Saturday of every month. Dade City Car Show, downtown. 1600 hrs. FFC CON: John Bolender,
813-355-7277, [email protected]
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
Stickney Point Road. FFC Con: Bill Sayers for details.
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Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
WORLD WAR II WEEKEND
Willis Tate
March 7 & 8, 2015
Grounds Open 10 am ~~ Battle Engagement 2 pm
$3 per Person; Age 6 and under, WWII Vets free
Commemorating the most widespread armed conflict in history and celebrating
both military and popular civilian culture during the war years.
Allied and Axis Uniformed Reenactors
Authentic Camps and Equipment
Mechanized Military Vehicles
Weapons Demonstrations
Battle Between Allied and German Forces
Big Band Music; Sandwiches and Treats
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
7200 CR 603 (“Battlefield Drive”)
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Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-4781 www.dadebattlefield.com
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE WEEKEND
March 6th, 7th & 8th, 2015
Join the Dade Battlefield Society in honoring all those who served in the
largest conflict in human history. On the site on an actual U. S. Army Signal Corps encampment, this popular event returns for its second year, and
will have the following schedule:
Friday, March 6
1300: Registration/ Start Setting Up
1800: Rehearsal of Public Battle
Saturday, March 7 & Sunday, March 8
0800: Displays completed
0930: Safety and Weapons Inspection PLEASE NOTE: Mandatory rehearsal
1000: Event opens to the public
for all battle participants will be at
1015: Raising of The Colors
0830 hours on Saturday, March 7th.
1300: Weapons Demonstrations
1400: Public WWII Reenactment Battle
1600: Closing Ceremony (1500 on Sunday)
Reenactors and equipment exhibitors receive complimentary admission to the park.
There is a $10 vendor fee and $5 table fee, if needed, for those selling items during the
event.
Participants are expected to remain through 1500 hours on Sunday.
Food, drink, and 1940’s music are on the grounds all day. USO show and
refreshments for participants on Saturday night. Staying overnight at the park is
OK, with both dry camping and a limited number of sites with hookups available
upon advance request. REGISTER IN ADVANCE at www.dadebattlefield.com.
7200 CR 603, Bushnell, Florida 33513, (352) 793-4781
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Camp Gordon Johnston Days
Event Registration
Name: ____________________________________________________
Address:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Phone:
_______________________________ Home
_______________________________ Cell
Email:
__________________________________________________
Vehicle(s): _________________________________________________
Plan to participate in the parade on Saturday, May 9:
Yes
No
Plan to participate in social events on Friday, May 8:
Yes
No
Plan to participate in social events on Saturday, May 9:
Yes
No
Need assistance with local hotel arrangements:
Yes
No
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47th Annual Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade
March 28,2015, 10:30 AM
General Parade Information & Requirements
Applications will be accepted for review until February 6, 2015. If space is available late applications
will be considered with a $25.00 late fee. Please note: acceptance of an application is not acceptance
into the Parade. Applications will be reviewed for acceptance and notification of acceptance will be given
via email and notifications of non-acceptance will be given via email/phone.
full if the application is not accepted. There will be a $25 NSF(Non-Sufficient Funds) fee charged.
-refundable after February 27, 2015. A $25.00 administrative fee will be charged
for cancellations prior to February 27, 2015. Refunds will be given within 30 days.
or any other circumstances deemed necessary by Springtime Tallahassee and city officials.
lineup, rules and regulations will be mailed in March.
press accepted). Make checks and money orders payable to Springtime Tallahassee, Inc.
General Parade Rules for All Entries
The following public safety regulations are set forth by the City of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Police Department, and will be strictly enforced before, during and after the parade.
APPROVED items to the spectators.
other type of weapon, or startling sounds.
the parade entry being disqualified.
Parade Rules for Floats and Motorized Vehicles
The following parade rules apply to all Floats and Motorized Vehicles
insurance must list coverage for at least $300,000 liability and accompany application to be considered.
liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 and accompany the application to be considered.
the parade must be submitted for approval. Floats and parade entries will be reviewed prior to the start of the parade
in parade staging.
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Tallahassee Parade Requirements (continued from page 14)
A float is defined as a flatbed trailer towed by a motor vehicle, such as an automobile, truck, or tractor.
The float must be at least 8 feet wide and 10 feet long. The maximum height is 14.6 feet from the street
level, maximum length is 90 feet and maximum width is 15 feet. These measurements include the vehicle.
- 3 abreast or 6 vehicles- 2 abreast (exceptions for motorcycle entries may be granted.)
float paper, or similar materials. Undecorated vehicles will not be allowed to participate in the parade.
both sides of the apron, in letters clearly visible from 10 feet away. The theme “Sweet Home Tallahassee” should be displayed on the front and rear aprons or in other clearly visible areas.
ingly.
imperative that children age 6-11 remain seated and on the float at all times during the parade.
Towing chains must be connected between the float and towing vehicle at all times. In addition, wheel
chocks must be accessible and used in the event of any failure of the float or towing vehicle until the
float and towing vehicle can be operated safely together again.
kind.
-approved. An animal cleanup crew must be in place before
the parade begins, follow the animals on the parade route and wear appropriate costumes or uniforms.
sive or unsafe or fails to follow these rules.
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General Release of Claims & Hold Harmless Agreement
SPRINGTIME TALLAHASSEE 2015
Springtime Tallahassee, Inc. does not provide liability insurance for the protection of persons, animals, spectators, organizations or others who participate or are involved in, activities pertaining in any way to the Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade.
Springtime Tallahassee, Inc. does not assume or accept any responsibility for any damages (personal injury, property damage
or otherwise) resulting from or relating to the Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade.
In consideration of being permitted by Springtime Tallahassee, Inc. to participate in the Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade,
I, ____________________________, residing at ____________________________________, City of __________________,
State of __________, and being an authorized representative of _______________________________________, with the authority to enter into this agreement, (hereinafter called my organization) agree that my organization and our respective heirs,
distributees, guardians, legal representatives, and assigns will not make a claim against, sue, attach the property of, or otherwise
prosecute andy claim, suit or matter against Springtime Tallahassee, Inc., its officers, directors, members, agents, employees,
sponsors or volunteers for any injury, death, or property damage occurring to me or members of my organization as a result of
or relating to the Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade, whether caused by the negligence of Springtime Tallahassee, Inc. or
otherwise.
In addition, I release and discharge Springtime Tallahassee, Inc., its officers, directors, members, agents, employees, sponsors
and volunteers from all actions, claims, or demands that I and/or my organization’s members, distributees, guardians, legal representatives, or assigns, now or in the future, may have for any negligence, injury, death, or property damage resulting from
participation in the Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade.
I further agree that my participation and my organization’s participation in the Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade is not to
be construed as an admission of liability or the assumption of any responsibility by Springtime Tallahassee, Inc. or its officers,
directors, members, agents, employees, sponsors or volunteers for any of my or my organization’s acts, omissions or conduct.
I agree for myself, my organization and our respective heirs, distributees, guardians, legal representatives, and assigns that if
any claim for personal injury, death, or property damage is asserted against Springtime Tallahassee, Inc., or any of its officers,
directors, members, agents, employees, sponsors or volunteers as a direct or indirect result of my or my organization’s participation in the Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade, my organization and I will indemnify and hold harmless Springtime Tallahassee, Inc., its officers, directors, members, agents, employees, sponsors or volunteers from all such claims, causes of action,
or damages, including attorneys’ fees, by whomever made and wherever presented.
I understand and agree that this release covers all known, unknown, or unforeseen claims and the consequences thereof, notwithstanding the provisions of any law or ordinance to the contrary, and I specifically waive any rights accruing there under.
Furthermore, I agree that the venue for any claim or matter relating to this agreement shall be Leon County, Florida.
I have carefully read this release and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract
between me, my organization and Springtime Tallahassee, Inc. I am signing it of my own free will.
I understand and agree that Springtime Tallahassee, Inc. reserves the exclusive right to accept or reject any parade entry’s application and may make last minute adjustments in the placement of the entries in the parade lineup order. A parade entry that
violates any applicable rule, regulation or directive will be disqualified and removed from the Springtime Tallahassee Grand
Parade with no recourse against Springtime Tallahassee, Inc., its officers, directors, members, agents, employees, sponsors or
volunteers.
__________________________ ________________
(Signature)
(Date)
_______________________________________ ________________
(Witness)
(Date)
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