First Florida Chapter · 2017-08-08 · The Southern Outpost -Summer 2017 Page 1 The Southern Outpost First Florida Chapter Military Vehicle Preservation Association Established in

The Southern Outpost - Summer 2017 Page 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

CONTENTS

President's Report

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 [email protected]

(352) 288-0604 or cell (352) 817-1087

Vice President / Rally Coordinator: Lindsay Orr [email protected] - (386) 479-9644

Treasurer (interim): Stan Kinmonth [email protected] - (904) 276-1418

Secretary: Stan Kinmonth [email protected] - (904) 276-1418

Webmaster: Roger Francis [email protected] – (407) 774-3247

Facebook Administrator: Sean Deren [email protected] - (818) 846-6460

Event Scheduler: Dick Deren

[email protected] – (727) 515-7365

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.

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 emails 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


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.

President’s Report


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 re-

quest 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 2019. 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


- 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 insur-

ance. 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

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE


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 [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 and Vice President ): Dave Thomas, President, 352-817-1087, 352-288-0604, [email protected] Lindsay Orr, Vice President / Rally Chairman, 386-479-9644, [email protected] Panhandle Region, Russell Deese, 229-377-1528, [email protected]/ Kevin Vislocky, 850-510-8651, [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] Northeastern Region, Mike Roberts, 772-215-3470, [email protected] Western Region, George Hecht, 727-443-2942, [email protected] Southwestern Region, Southeastern 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.

****** 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, 727-515-7365, [email protected]. More information to follow.

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UPCOMING SCHEDULED EVENTS


******19 August 2017-Saturday, Western Region. Static display. WWII Veterans appreciation, Ft.

Harrison Hotel, Rt. Alt.19, Clearwater, FL. 18330 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. 9-11 Memorial Service, New Port Richey, FL. More info to follow. FFC Con: George Hecht. 5-6-7-8 October 2017-The Charles Craven Fall Military Show and Swap Meet, The Market of Mari-on, 12888 SE US Highway 441, Belleview, FL. 34420. See flyer and registration form elsewhere within this newsletter.

*******FYI 20-21-22 October 2017-Friday thru Sunday, Western Region. Static display. Lakeland

Auto Show, Lakeland, FL. Go to LakelandAutoShow.com for more information.

******ADDITIONAL INFO 3-4-5 November 2107-Friday, Saturday, Sunday, North Eastern Region.

Stuart Air Show, 1895 SE Flying Fortress Lane, Stuart, FL. 34996. 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 Vet-

erans 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, 6000 66th 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 0800. Show runs 0900 to1500 daily. FFC Con: Dick Deren, 727-515-7365, [email protected]


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, [email protected], 954-434-8747. 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 con-junction with their Thurs-day 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. Web-ster 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 1st Saturday of the month, 1700 to 2000 at Tres Ami-gos Cantina, 2025 Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511. For more info call Jessica Cianfrocca at 813-409-2630. 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: Rus-sell 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-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 Car-buretors, Inc. 6500 Bowden Road, #300, Jacksonville, FL. 32216. See Stan Kinmonth for more details

Check out the new Facebook page. search for First Florida MVPA and “Like” it.


Associate Members

These businesses support YOUR club; please support them when

you are in need of the service they provide.


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 held at:

Markets of Marion: 12888 SE US Highway 441 - 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 1100. Battle re-enactments will be Saturday at 1330 (1:30PM) and Sunday at 1200.

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 $30.00. Spaces are assigned on arrival; first come, first serve.

Contact Stan Kinmonth (904) 276-1418 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: www.flmvpa.org.

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 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:__________________

E-mail 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 32003

If you have any questions or need additional assistance with your reservation, please contact one of the

following people:

Lindsay Orr - [email protected] - (386) 479-9644

Dave Thomas - [email protected] - (352) 288-0604 or cell (352) 817-1087

Stan Kinmonth - [email protected] - (904) 276-1418


•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 $35.00. Covered vendor spaces are 12’x15’ and cost

$45.00. Contact Stan Kinmonth (Rally Registrar) at (904) 276-1418 or

[email protected] 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) 383-8393 for reservations.

•Accommodations: A list of nearby hotels, recommended by participants in

prior Rallys, is available on our webpage at www.flmvpa.org

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 Highway 441 - Mt. Dora, FL 32757

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.


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:__________________

E-mail 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:_____________________________________________________

E-mail 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



If you have any questions or need additional assistance with your reservation, please contact one

of the following people:

Lindsay Orr - Rally Coordinator - [email protected] - (386) 479-9644

Stan Kinmonth - Rally Registrar - [email protected] - (904) 276-1418

Dave Thomas - [email protected] - (352) 288-0604 or cell (352) 817-1087

Charles Hildebrant - [email protected] - (352) 603-2627

Total Funds Enclosed: $______________


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: _____________

EMail: 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: 1ST

quarter - $30,

2ND

quarter - $24, 3RD

quarter - $18, 4TH

quarter - $12

Membership is FREE for active duty military – must use your .mil email.

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 2ND

I.D.BADGE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST

– NAME TO APPEAR ON 2ND

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:

1 ________________________________ 2 ___________________________

3 ________________________________ 4 ___________________________

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




REGIONAL COORDINATORS

PANHANDLE: Russell Deese, [email protected] – (229) 377-1528

NORTHERN: Stan Kinmonth, [email protected] – (904) 276-1418

I-75 CORRIDOR: Jerry Sumner, [email protected] – (229) 387-6984

CENTRAL: Charles Hildebrant, [email protected] – (352) 748-3447

WESTERN: George Hecht, [email protected] – (727) 443-2942

EASTERN: Michael Roberts, [email protected] – (772) 215-3470

SOUTHWESTERN: VACANT

SOUTHEAST: Fred Perkins, (954) 434-8747 – [email protected]

For additional information, contact one of the regional coordinators listed above

Visit WWW.FLMVPA.ORG for more information.

http://WWW.FLMVPA.ORG/


Stan A. Kinmonth

FFC-MVPA Secretary



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