Kansas, July 8 - 10, 2010: 35th annual MVPA Convention in Topeka, Kansas. Check the Feb/March 2010 Supply Line or check back at www.mvpa.org for more information. Headquarters; (800) 365-5798 - (816) 833 MVPA (6872) - hq@mvpa.org
Arizona, January 30 & 31, 2010: The Papago Military Vehicle Show, a salute to veterans of all wars and an annual tribute celebrated for almost 2 decades, at the Arizona National Guard Building, 1335 N. 52nd St., Phoenix, AZ. Sponsored by the Arizona National Guard and the Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club. Vehicle displays and judging, indoor/outdoor militaria swap meet and concessions on site are all planned. There will be a food drive for the ANG Family Assistance fund, so please, bring any nonperishable goods you can afford. Admission is free with a $5 donation requested for parking, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. Contact: Jerry Bubolz 480.497.9722 or visit http://www.armytrucks.org/.
Florida, February 12 - 14, 2010: The Southern Outpost Military Vehicle Winter Rally and Swap Meet sponsored by the First Florida Chapter of the MVPA and the Market of Marion. The Market of Marion is located 10 miles south of Ocala, FL at 128988 SE US Hwy 441, Belleview, FL 34420. Admission by donation, vehicle displays and judging, outdoor flea market, Friday evening trail ride, Saturday evening awards banquet followed by an auction are just part of the planned activities. Contact: Dick Deren; (727) 372-5876; Charles Craven; (352) 245-2208 or Charles Hildebrant; (352) 748-3447.
Massachusetts, March 14, 2010: Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors’ Military Flea Market at the Holiday Inn, 242 Adams Place, Boxborough, MA. PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION AFTER 21 YEARS! General admission is $3.00 with spouses and children welcome at no additional charge. Set up at 8 a.m., gates open 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Directions: From Rte 495 take Exit 28 (Rte. 111) East (Massachusetts Ave.) to Adams Place and follow signs to the Holiday Inn. Contact: Steve Workman; (603) 672-0058 after 7 p.m.; sqworkman@comcast.net or visit http://www.mvmvc.org/
Texas, March 19 – 20, 2010: The Museum of the American G.I., in cooperation with Brent Mullins Jeep Parts, Open House. Vehicle display and flea marker 8 a.m. – dark, WWII battle re-enactment Saturday at 2 p.m. New his year is a catered dinner on site Friday night. For more information visit: http://www.mullinsjeepparts.com/ or http://www.magicstx.org/.
California, March 27, 2010: 18th annual “AIRSHOW 2010” at the Riverside, California Airport from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aerobatics, antiques, warbirds, flybys, static displays, a pancake breakfast, a classic car show, a military vehicle show, a kiddies carnival and fun for all will be part of the activities. Admission is free and parking is only $5.00 per vehicles. There will also be judging and trophies. Vendor and Airshow participants contact: (951) 682-1771 or fax: (951) 686-2415.
Arizona, March 27 & 28, 2010: 6th annual “Southwest Military Transport Show” sponsored by the Arizona Historical Military Transport Association at the Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ – home of the B-17G “Sentimental Journey”. Many exciting and unique military vehicles and aircraft will be on display as well as a military vehicle swap meet, collectibles, food and fun. Vehicles and aircraft from all eras will be on display. Contact: Dave Boehmer; (602) 292-4231 or visit http://www.ahmta.com/.
New Jersey, April 17 – 18, 2010: Military Transport Association presents their Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road Augusta, NJ. Hours on Saturday are from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; admission $5 ages 13 and up. Vendors, vehicles, exhibits and displays are all part of the activities. Vendors contact: (908) 617-5066; spaces@mtaswapmeet.com or visit: http://www.mtaswapmeet.com/.
California, April 18-25, 2010: Military Vehicle Collectors of California’s Camp Delta Spring Meet (formerly Tower Park) at the Stockton KOA Campgrounds. Contact: Pat Thelander; (530) 533-6796; thelander3966@comcast.net. Park Reservations: (800) 562-0913; stockton@koa.com.
Pennsylvania, April 24, 2010: GPA Spring Rally and Swap Meet at Jakes Flea Market,1380 Rt. 100 Bally, PA, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. No Rain Date! Contact Bob Dell: (610) 222-4645 or visit: www.gpamvhs.org.
New York, May 1 & 2, 2010: Annual Military Vehicle Rally and Swap Meet at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY. Free admission from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., rain or shine. Sponsored by the New York Military Vehicle Club, Long Island Military Vehicle Club, American Air Power Museum, Antique Police Car Club, Radio Motor Patrol Association, Antique Fire Trucks and Equipment, Long Island Old Truck Club. Contact: Paul Dooling – NYMVC; kilroywashere44@yahoo.com or Glenn Sokolofsky - PDNYC; pdnyc@webtv.net.
Wisconsin, May 21 – 23, 2010: LZ Lambeau Welcome Home to Wisconsin’s Vietnam Veterans at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field at 1265 Lombardi Ave. The event will showcase the first public release of the Wisconsin Public Television Veterans Series “Wisconsin, Vietnam War Stories;” which will be shown to the public on the Jumbotron screen as part of the celebration. This is a personal invitation to all Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans offering a warm welcome back that many did not receive. The event is sponsored by The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Wisconsin Public Television and individual supporters state wide. Activities to include special speaker, Vietnam Moving Wall™, exhibits of artifacts including Historic Military Vehicles of the Vietnam era, photographs and other items from the vast Vietnam War collection of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and much more. Contact: Erik Ernst; (608) 265-3853; erik-ernst@wpt.org or Susan Finco; (920) 965-7750; sfinco@lfpublicrelations.com.
Oregon, June 3 – 6, 2010: 5th annual Rendezvous on the Rogue, at Indian Mary County Park, Merlin-Galice Rd., 10 miles west of I-5 exit #16, hosted by Southern Oregon Military Vehicle Collectors Club. Thursday night hamburger cook out, Friday: breakfast with Desert Raiders, convoy to Grants Pass, and pot luck dinner. Saturday: convoy to Camp White, free awards dinner. Contact: Bob Jacobsen; (541) 878-1445; bobjake@embarqmail.com. Park reservations; (800) 452-5687 or visit http://www.co.josephine.or.us/ (sited 54 – 76 or 89 – 92).
Connecticut, June 12, 2010: Connecticut Military Vehicle Collectors’ 33rd annual Military Vehicle Show and Flea Market at the Chester Fairgrounds, Rt. 154, Chester, CT. Visit: http://www.comvec.org/.
Kansas, July 8 - 10, 2010: 35th annual MVPA Convention in Topeka, Kansas. Check the Feb/March 2010 Supply Line or check back at http://www.mvpa.org/ for more information. Headquarters; (800) 365-5798 - (816) 833 MVPA (6872) - hq@mvpa.org
Tennessee, October 2, 2010: 11th Annual Mid-South Chapter MVPA Military Vehicle Rally and Swap Meet. At the Baseball field in Atoka, TN, approximately 30 miles north of Memphis off Highway 51. 0900 - 1600 HRS. All eras of military vehicles, displays, encampments and vendors are welcome. The event will also feature entertainment, food, horse drawn wagon rides, and displays of country life. Fun for the entire family! Contact: Bob McFarland: (901) 837-2921; mcfarcr@aol.com.
Missouri, October 9, 2010: The WWII Missouri Convoy from Lesterville, MO. Yes, that's right it’s back, and with an all new location! Starting from HQ in Lesterville a convoy of 99 miles in length consisting of WWII era military vehicles will be making an elongated figure-eight route through the some of the most magnificent scenery, and highest mountains in Missouri. With the fall colors this promises to be the most beautiful convoy of the season. Approximately half of the route will be on paved highways with the remainder on forest service roads. The route includes Arcadia Valley, Ft. Davidson, and a C-Ration (BYO) lunch at the fantastic Elephant Rocks State Park, Johnson Shut-Ins, Mark Twain National Forest, and the Karkaghne Scenic Drive. Contact: Terry Johns; (314) 522-6781 (days) or halftrackjohns@att.net.
California, October 20 - 24, 2010: Military Vehicle Collectors of California’s Gridley Meet at the Gridley Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel St., Gridley, CA 95948. Contact: Pat Thelander; (530) 533-6796; thelander3966@comcast.net.
California, September 19 - 26, 2010: Military Vehicle Collectors of California’s Camp Delta Fall Meet (formerly Tower Park) at the Stockton KOA Campgrounds. Contact: Pat Thelander; (530) 533-6796; thelander3966@comcast.net. Park Reservations: (800) 562-0913; stockton@koa.com.
Indiana, September 17 – 19, 2010: The Indiana Chapter of the MVPA will hold its rally this year at the Ropkey Armor Museum in Crawfordsville, IN. Free vendor spaces available. More information will follow in the next issue of Supply Line. Contact: Fred or Lani Ropkey; (765) 794-0238; info@ropkeyarmormuseum.com.
Arizona, January 30 & 31, 2010: The Papago Military Vehicle Show, a salute to veterans of all wars and an annual tribute celebrated for almost 2 decades, at the Arizona National Guard Building, 1335 N. 52nd St., Phoenix, AZ. Sponsored by the Arizona National Guard and the Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club. Vehicle displays and judging, indoor/outdoor militaria swap meet and concessions on site are all planned. There will be a food drive for the ANG Family Assistance fund, so please, bring any nonperishable goods you can afford. Admission is free with a $5 donation requested for parking, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. Contact: Jerry Bubolz 480.497.9722 or visit http://www.armytrucks.org/.
Florida, February 12 - 14, 2010: The Southern Outpost Military Vehicle Winter Rally and Swap Meet sponsored by the First Florida Chapter of the MVPA and the Market of Marion. The Market of Marion is located 10 miles south of Ocala, FL at 128988 SE US Hwy 441, Belleview, FL 34420. Admission by donation, vehicle displays and judging, outdoor flea market, Friday evening trail ride, Saturday evening awards banquet followed by an auction are just part of the planned activities. Contact: Dick Deren; (727) 372-5876; Charles Craven; (352) 245-2208 or Charles Hildebrant; (352) 748-3447.
Massachusetts, March 14, 2010: Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors’ Military Flea Market at the Holiday Inn, 242 Adams Place, Boxborough, MA. PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION AFTER 21 YEARS! General admission is $3.00 with spouses and children welcome at no additional charge. Set up at 8 a.m., gates open 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Directions: From Rte 495 take Exit 28 (Rte. 111) East (Massachusetts Ave.) to Adams Place and follow signs to the Holiday Inn. Contact: Steve Workman; (603) 672-0058 after 7 p.m.; sqworkman@comcast.net or visit http://www.mvmvc.org/
Texas, March 19 – 20, 2010: The Museum of the American G.I., in cooperation with Brent Mullins Jeep Parts, Open House. Vehicle display and flea marker 8 a.m. – dark, WWII battle re-enactment Saturday at 2 p.m. New his year is a catered dinner on site Friday night. For more information visit: http://www.mullinsjeepparts.com/ or http://www.magicstx.org/.
California, March 27, 2010: 18th annual “AIRSHOW 2010” at the Riverside, California Airport from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aerobatics, antiques, warbirds, flybys, static displays, a pancake breakfast, a classic car show, a military vehicle show, a kiddies carnival and fun for all will be part of the activities. Admission is free and parking is only $5.00 per vehicles. There will also be judging and trophies. Vendor and Airshow participants contact: (951) 682-1771 or fax: (951) 686-2415.
Arizona, March 27 & 28, 2010: 6th annual “Southwest Military Transport Show” sponsored by the Arizona Historical Military Transport Association at the Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ – home of the B-17G “Sentimental Journey”. Many exciting and unique military vehicles and aircraft will be on display as well as a military vehicle swap meet, collectibles, food and fun. Vehicles and aircraft from all eras will be on display. Contact: Dave Boehmer; (602) 292-4231 or visit http://www.ahmta.com/.
New Jersey, April 17 – 18, 2010: Military Transport Association presents their Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road Augusta, NJ. Hours on Saturday are from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; admission $5 ages 13 and up. Vendors, vehicles, exhibits and displays are all part of the activities. Vendors contact: (908) 617-5066; spaces@mtaswapmeet.com or visit: http://www.mtaswapmeet.com/.
California, April 18-25, 2010: Military Vehicle Collectors of California’s Camp Delta Spring Meet (formerly Tower Park) at the Stockton KOA Campgrounds. Contact: Pat Thelander; (530) 533-6796; thelander3966@comcast.net. Park Reservations: (800) 562-0913; stockton@koa.com.
Pennsylvania, April 24, 2010: GPA Spring Rally and Swap Meet at Jakes Flea Market,1380 Rt. 100 Bally, PA, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. No Rain Date! Contact Bob Dell: (610) 222-4645 or visit: www.gpamvhs.org.
New York, May 1 & 2, 2010: Annual Military Vehicle Rally and Swap Meet at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY. Free admission from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., rain or shine. Sponsored by the New York Military Vehicle Club, Long Island Military Vehicle Club, American Air Power Museum, Antique Police Car Club, Radio Motor Patrol Association, Antique Fire Trucks and Equipment, Long Island Old Truck Club. Contact: Paul Dooling – NYMVC; kilroywashere44@yahoo.com or Glenn Sokolofsky - PDNYC; pdnyc@webtv.net.
Wisconsin, May 21 – 23, 2010: LZ Lambeau Welcome Home to Wisconsin’s Vietnam Veterans at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field at 1265 Lombardi Ave. The event will showcase the first public release of the Wisconsin Public Television Veterans Series “Wisconsin, Vietnam War Stories;” which will be shown to the public on the Jumbotron screen as part of the celebration. This is a personal invitation to all Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans offering a warm welcome back that many did not receive. The event is sponsored by The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Wisconsin Public Television and individual supporters state wide. Activities to include special speaker, Vietnam Moving Wall™, exhibits of artifacts including Historic Military Vehicles of the Vietnam era, photographs and other items from the vast Vietnam War collection of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and much more. Contact: Erik Ernst; (608) 265-3853; erik-ernst@wpt.org or Susan Finco; (920) 965-7750; sfinco@lfpublicrelations.com.
Oregon, June 3 – 6, 2010: 5th annual Rendezvous on the Rogue, at Indian Mary County Park, Merlin-Galice Rd., 10 miles west of I-5 exit #16, hosted by Southern Oregon Military Vehicle Collectors Club. Thursday night hamburger cook out, Friday: breakfast with Desert Raiders, convoy to Grants Pass, and pot luck dinner. Saturday: convoy to Camp White, free awards dinner. Contact: Bob Jacobsen; (541) 878-1445; bobjake@embarqmail.com. Park reservations; (800) 452-5687 or visit http://www.co.josephine.or.us/ (sited 54 – 76 or 89 – 92).
Connecticut, June 12, 2010: Connecticut Military Vehicle Collectors’ 33rd annual Military Vehicle Show and Flea Market at the Chester Fairgrounds, Rt. 154, Chester, CT. Visit: http://www.comvec.org/.
Kansas, July 8 - 10, 2010: 35th annual MVPA Convention in Topeka, Kansas. Check the Feb/March 2010 Supply Line or check back at http://www.mvpa.org/ for more information. Headquarters; (800) 365-5798 - (816) 833 MVPA (6872) - hq@mvpa.org
Tennessee, October 2, 2010: 11th Annual Mid-South Chapter MVPA Military Vehicle Rally and Swap Meet. At the Baseball field in Atoka, TN, approximately 30 miles north of Memphis off Highway 51. 0900 - 1600 HRS. All eras of military vehicles, displays, encampments and vendors are welcome. The event will also feature entertainment, food, horse drawn wagon rides, and displays of country life. Fun for the entire family! Contact: Bob McFarland: (901) 837-2921; mcfarcr@aol.com.
Missouri, October 9, 2010: The WWII Missouri Convoy from Lesterville, MO. Yes, that's right it’s back, and with an all new location! Starting from HQ in Lesterville a convoy of 99 miles in length consisting of WWII era military vehicles will be making an elongated figure-eight route through the some of the most magnificent scenery, and highest mountains in Missouri. With the fall colors this promises to be the most beautiful convoy of the season. Approximately half of the route will be on paved highways with the remainder on forest service roads. The route includes Arcadia Valley, Ft. Davidson, and a C-Ration (BYO) lunch at the fantastic Elephant Rocks State Park, Johnson Shut-Ins, Mark Twain National Forest, and the Karkaghne Scenic Drive. Contact: Terry Johns; (314) 522-6781 (days) or halftrackjohns@att.net.
California, October 20 - 24, 2010: Military Vehicle Collectors of California’s Gridley Meet at the Gridley Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel St., Gridley, CA 95948. Contact: Pat Thelander; (530) 533-6796; thelander3966@comcast.net.
California, September 19 - 26, 2010: Military Vehicle Collectors of California’s Camp Delta Fall Meet (formerly Tower Park) at the Stockton KOA Campgrounds. Contact: Pat Thelander; (530) 533-6796; thelander3966@comcast.net. Park Reservations: (800) 562-0913; stockton@koa.com.
Indiana, September 17 – 19, 2010: The Indiana Chapter of the MVPA will hold its rally this year at the Ropkey Armor Museum in Crawfordsville, IN. Free vendor spaces available. More information will follow in the next issue of Supply Line. Contact: Fred or Lani Ropkey; (765) 794-0238; info@ropkeyarmormuseum.com.