Special Activities

COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
August 16, 17, and 18
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the Coffee Hour area, located at the Foretravel Daytime Entertainment Stage on the south side of Commercial I, each morning beginning at 7:00 a.m., while quantities last, compliments of Guaranty RV Centers, C4161, an FMCA Super Star sponsor.

CONVENTION CASH
Watch out for the "Surprise Patrol," which will be randomly rewarding members for participating in various events during FMCA's 74th International Convention. Prizes awarded will be in the form of cash certificates that may be redeemed at participating exhibitors. Please see "Surprise Patrol" in this section of the convention program for more information. Have Fun!

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
August 16, 17, and 18
7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Seminar 4, Livestock Expo

Stretch and strength workout sessions are presented by Wayne and Dahelia Hunt, F235156. These health, , and resistance-training specialists have been full-time RVers since 1995, and are health-wellness-fitness-performance educators and national presenters with more than 25 years of experience in their field. TravelFit and Professional Fitness Instructor Training are in association with the American College of Integrative Medicine. Wayne and Dahelia are directors of the Health Fitness Performance Institute in Houston, Texas. is medicine.

Join the Hunts for stretch and strength programs with a Pilates influence. It's good for the entire body by developing overall functional strength and balance. It will include training for cardio, back, shoulders, and knees. Energize your day and burn calories!

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Wednesday, August 17, 1:00 p.m.

Ice cream will be provided at the Foretravel Daytime Entertainment Stage, south side of Commercial I, compliments of Aon Recreation Insurance, C95, formerly RV Alliance America, an FMCA Super Star sponsor.

MORE AREAS OF INTEREST IN THE INFORMATION CENTER, LOWER ATRIUM, NORTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR CENTER

• Anne Carlsen Center for Children, Official Convention Charity
• Medicare & Medicaid Services
• Minot Convention & Visitors Bureau
• North Dakota Tourism

2006 Convention Information:

• LaVerne, California, Chamber of Commerce
• Visit Charlotte, Charlotte Convention & Visitors Bureau

Volunteerism:

• Habitat For Humanity
• North Dakota State Parks
• Take Pride In America

PIONEER VILLAGE
Pioneer Village houses a collection of historic buildings, vintage automobiles and thousands of artifacts. See program map for location.

Saturday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 14, 15, 16, and 17, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 16, 6:00 p.m. -- Special Presentation "The Little Chicago Lecture."

Thursday, August 18, closed.

QUILTS FOR KIDS EXHIBIT
Thursday, August 18
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Information Center, Lower Atrium of the North Dakota State Fair Center

Come and see the children's quilts made and donated by On-Road Quilters. Fifty quilts will be donated to the Anne Carlsen Center for Children in Jamestown, North Dakota. The remaining will be distributed by the Minot Prairie Quilt Guild as part of their ongoing project.

RED HAT TEA
Thursday, August 18
1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Seminar 2, Heritage Hall

Sponsored by Kiley Mold Company, C7252, a One Star sponsor, and FMCA.

“When I am an old woman … I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me ... But maybe I ought to go practice a little now." Ladies, take these words from the poem "Warning," by Jenny Joseph, and join in on the fun of FMCA's own version of the Red Hat Society. Wear your red hat, purple dress, and bring your favorite tea cup. Iced tea and refreshments will be served. A $1 donation will be collected at the sign-up table in the Information Center in the Lower Atrium of the North Dakota State Fair Center beginning Monday, August 15, at 7:00 a.m.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Non-Denominational
Sunday, August 14, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Seminar 13, Commercial II.

Morning Devotions
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 16, 17, & 18, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Seminar 7, Bunny Barn. Led by volunteers from the Coaches for Christ chapter.

Roman Catholic Mass
Monday, August 15, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 16, 17, and 18, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Seminar 7, Bunny Barn. Led by volunteers from the Roamin' Catholics chapter.

SHOPPING SHUTTLE
The City of Minot will be providing a "Shopping" bus route to FMCA attendees during the 74th International Convention. This route will include stops at the following retail establishments: Town & Country Shopping Center, Dakota Square Mall, Market Place Foods, Miracle Mart Grocery Store, Wal-Mart, and Kmart. The "Shopping" bus route will pick up and drop off at Gate A. FMCA daily bus passes can be purchased on the buses and cost $3 a day. These passes are good for use on any of the Minot city bus routes. Please visit the Minot information booth in the Information Center for a listing of additional city bus routes.

SQUARE DANCING AND LINE DANCING
Sunday, August 14
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Seminar 4, Livestock Expo

Tuesday and Wednesday, August 16 and 17
11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Seminar 4, Livestock Expo

Led by Howard Cowles, L18517. Co-sponsored by Coach-Net, C4055, an FMCA One Star sponsor; Fan-Tastic Vent, C3077, an FMCA One Star sponsor; and FMCA.

SURPRISE PATROL
Watch out! The FMCA "Surprise Patrol" will be looking for members having fun around the convention grounds. Surprise Patrol members may be spotted in seminar rooms, exhibits areas, entertainment locations, and even on trams, rewarding members with special $5 to $20 cash certificates that may be redeemed at participating indoor exhibitors.

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