International Convention at Madison

The FMCA International Convention will be held in Madison Wisconsin August 10-13. Richard Bonewitz is organizing a Dogwood caravan including activities prior to and after the convention.

You can join or leave the caravan at any point; the only request is that you let Richard know which legs you plan to participate in so that he can plan accordingly. Each participant is responsible for making his own reservations with the campgrounds.

The Dogwood caravan will be parking in a generator area at the convention. If you plan to caravan into the convention park with the Dogwood group, and did not receive your credentials before leaving home, your must pick up your credentials at will call before entry.

If you wish to participate in any of the caravan activities or have any questions, please contact Richard at 301-481-6003 or rwitz@aol.com.

Participants in the caravan include: Richard & Elle Bonewitz, Fairleigh & Cil Schoolar, Steve & Mary Hall, Dennis & Joyce Reid, Paul & Nancy Cummings, David & Jackie Gilbert,  Regis & Terry Johnston

Others who will be at Madison:  Steve & Judy Czarsty, Wilt & Barbara Greenwood, Berkley & Karen Alexander, Ed & Anke Fisher

Schedule for campgrounds and activities:

August 5 Overnight at Washington/Pittsburg SW KOA; Washington PA; 800-562-0254 (1 night)

Activities: 1700 cocktail party; bring an appetizer to share

August 6 Overnight at South Bend East KOA; Grainger IN; 574-277-1335 (2 nights)

Activities: Cocktails at 1700. Dinner on your own.

August 7 Overnight at South Bend East KOA; Grainger IN; 574-277-1335 (2 nights)

Activities: Tour RV Museum, visit RV Surplus stores, or visit College Football Hall of Fame and Notre Dame Campus. Finalize plans for caravan into Fairgrounds.

August 8-13 Madison FMCA Rally; Overnight at the convention park (6 nights)

Activities: Social schedule in planning stages. All suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The Eastern Gourmands are planning an outing on August 11. This would be a great event for our group.

August 14 Overnight Wisconsin Dells KOA; Wisconsin Dells WI; 800-254-4177 (2 nights)

August 15 Overnight Wisconsin Dells KOA; Wisconsin Dells WI; 800-254-4177 (2 nights)

Activities: Jet boat trip up the Wisconsin River.

August 16 Overnight Island Park Casino; Harris MI; 800-682-6040; $15.00 (1 night)

August 17 Overnight Tiki RV Park and Campground; St. Ignace MI; 888-859-4258 (2 nights)

August 18 Overnight Tiki RV Park and Campground; St. Ignace MI; 888-859-4258 (2 nights)

Activities: trip to Mackinac Island

August 19 Depart for home