CHAPTER FAIR
Tuesday, August 15
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Concourse Level, near Gate 3

Come find out one of the best-kept secrets of FMCA — chapter membership. This is a rare opportunity to see individual chapters showcasing their unique qualities — music, golfing, gaming, dining, sharing coach tips, or just kibitzing about motorhoming experiences. The variety of chapters will astound you, but watch out. Chapter members are exceptionally enthusiastic about this way of life ... it can be contagious. Door prizes will be awarded to several lucky non-chapter members.

CHARITIES
FMCA “can” make a difference in the lives of many families in the Charlotte/Concord, North Carolina, areas by supporting the official charities for FMCA’s 76th International Convention: The Cooperative Christian Ministry’s Food Pantry program and Speedway Children’s Charities.

To assist the food pantry, convention attendees are asked to bring a canned good or other food item to the Information Center at the Nextel Garage beginning on Sunday, August 13. The Cooperative Christian Ministry will pick up these items during the convention. The last pickup will be Thursday afternoon. Here are the current food pantry needs:

• Cans of fruit
• Cans of beans (pork and beans, pinto, kidney)
• Mustard, mayonnaise
• Cans of vegetables (potatoes, peas, carrots, mixed vegetables)
• Cans of meat products
• Cans of soup
• Personal products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes)
• Paper products (toilet tissue, paper towels, diapers)
• Detergent

Speedway Children’s Charities is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children!

Founded in 1984 by O. Bruton Smith in Charlotte, North Carolina, Speedway Children’s Charities began as a single fundraising event prior to the Coca-Cola 600 race.

Over the years the children’s charity has grown from one event a year to a nationally recognized charity with chapters located at each Speedway Motorsports Inc. facility.

The priority is improving the quality of life for children in need and that mission has remained the same throughout more than two decades of growth. Through donations, sponsorship, and fund-raising events, Speedway Children’s Charities distributes funds to qualified non-profit organizations.

A seminar where you can find out more about “Helping Children In Need” will be presented by Deborah Wilson on Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Seminar 3.

Motor sports print prize drawing: Sam Bass, one of the most accomplished artists in the history of motor sports, has donated a signed and numbered 23-inch-by-20-inch print titled "Survival of the Fastest!" The print will be displayed at the Speedway Children's Charities table in the Information Center. Stop by the table to purchase your raffle tickets for this valuable keepsake.

COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
August 15, 16, and 17
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the Coffee Hour area, North Dakota State Fair Daytime Entertainment Stage, in the Infield covered awning area, located in Lot 2, each morning beginning at 7:00 a.m., while quantities last, compliments of Caterpilla, Inc., C4743, 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 76th 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!

EXERCISE
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
August 15, 16, and 17
7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Seminar 4, Busch Garage

“Early Morning Workout For All,” which will incorporate exercise demonstrations from the TravelFit Rehab Series seminars -- Shoulder, Knee, and Back Health — will be presented by Wayne and Dahelia Hunt, F235156. These health, exercise, 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. Exercise is medicine.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Wednesday, August 16, 1:00 p.m.

Ice cream will be provided at the North Dakota State Fair Daytime Entertainment Stage, in the Infield covered awning area, located in Lot 2, compliments of Aon Recreation Insurance, C95, an FMCA Super Star sponsor.

ORIENTATION FOR FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES
Monday, August 14
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Seminar 4, Busch Garage

Don Eversmann, F240000, executive director of FMCA, and FMCA commercial services supervisor Maureen Mullarkey will conduct a seminar to introduce first-time attendees to the fun, spirit, activities, and opportunities related to FMCA membership and attending rallies and conventions. Be sure to bring your convention program.

QUILTS FOR KIDS EXHIBIT
Thursday, August 17
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Information Center, Nextel Garage

Come and see the children's quilts made and donated by On-Road Quilters. The quilts will be donated through two local guilds -- the Charlotte Quilt Guild and the Cabarrus Quilt Guild -- to the charities they support.

RED HAT TEA
Tuesday, August 15
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Seminar 11, Ballroom, Smith Towers, 5th Floor

Sponsored by Kiley Mold Company, C7252, an FMCA 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 Nextel Garage beginning Monday, August 14, at 7:00 a.m.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Non-Denominational Service
Sunday, August 13, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Seminar 4, Dirt Track.

Morning Devotions
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 15, 16, & 17, 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., Seminar 4, Busch Garage. Led by volunteers from the Coaches for Christ chapter.

Roman Catholic Mass
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 15, 16, and 17, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Seminar 4, Busch Garage. Led by volunteers from the Roamin' Catholics chapter.

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, exhibit areas, entertainment locations, and even on trams, rewarding members with special $5 to $20 cash certificates that may be redeemed at participating indoor exhibitors.

VOLUNTEERISM
Representatives of the FMCA Chapter: Habitat For Humanity® will be in the Information Center. A seminar titled, "Making A Difference Through Habitat For Humanity®" will be presented on Tuesday, August 15, 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Seminar 2.