BINGO
Tuesday and Wednesday
March 21 and 22
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Building 22

It's always fun playing this game with friends old and new. The ambassadors from the La Verne Chamber of Commerce are coordinating the bingo. To make sure you get a good seat, stop by the FMCA Information Center in Building 22 and sign up.

CHAPTER FAIR
Monday, March 20
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Seminar 6, Building 7A

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.

COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
March 21, 22, and 23
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 in the covered awning area in Lot C, each morning beginning at 7:00 a.m., while quantities last, compliments of Caterpillar, 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 75th 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
March 21, 22, and 23
7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Seminar 7, Building 7

“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.

FAIRPLEX FOUNDATIONS
The earliest years of a child’s life are key when it comes to establishing a solid foundation for learning. Children who participate in stimulating experiences develop enhanced learning capabilities, which improve their odds for doing well in school and in life. There are long-term benefits from a quality early childhood education, and the Child Development Center at Fairplex is committed to providing top quality to all the children it serves.

Please visit the Fairplex Foundations table located at the Information Center, Building 22, to make a 100 per cent tax deductible donation to the Child Development Center, or to purchase a bookmark and/or a work of art, handmade by the children from the center. All proceeds will go to the Child Development Center's Family Literacy Program. If you have any questions please contact Susette Aguiar-Possnack at aguiar@fairplex.com or at (909) 865-4206.

FAIRPLEX PARK CLUBHOUSE
Wednesday through Sunday
10:00 a.m.
Admission $3

Fairplex Park is a friendly off-track wagering facility. Live video coverage of thoroughbred racing from Santa Anita, with night racing of quarter horses at Los Alamitos, and harness racing at Cal Expo. Races from tracks across the country are also shown on our many big-screen televisions.

FLAG PROGRAM/ONE NATION UNDER GOD
Sunday, March 19
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Seminar 5, Building 5

Members of FMCA’s Executive East Pioneers chapter, with assistance from members of Newmar International chapter, will present this fascinating program that traces the history of the United States through the use of numerous flags that have flown over this great land at one time or another. Participants, dressed in period clothing, will present 36 flags, each accompanied by a corresponding story.

The program, which is produced and directed by Woody and Jeannie Miller, F233882, begins with the Pilgrims, marches through numerous armed conflicts the United States has engaged in, and culminates with veterans of all branches of the military presenting today’s version of the Stars and Stripes. The program was first conceived by the Millers in 1990 and is a stirring presentation that will fill every American with pride.

HIGHWAY WATCH
Tuesday, March 21
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Seminar 6, Building 7A

Thursday, March 23
11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Seminar 12, Lower Grandstand South

A new program called “Highway Watch” will be presented to all interested FMCA members. After attending a short training program, you will be registered and provided a card with a toll-free “800” number that goes directly to Homeland Security. When, in your travels, you observe a suspicious situation, you can report it to Homeland Security, which will dispatch the appropriate authorities to check it out.

Come and help FMCA be a premier participant in this program! Be sure to visit the California Highway Patrol display and try the new driving simulator located in Lot C.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Wednesday, March 22, 1:00 p.m.

Ice cream will be provided at the Foretravel Daytime Entertainment Stage in the covered awning area in Lot C, compliments of Aon Recreation Insurance, C95, an FMCA Super Star sponsor.

MORE AREAS OF INTEREST IN THE INFORMATION CENTER, BUILDING 22
The Pomona Chamber of Commerce and the La Verne Chamber of Commerce will have representatives at the FMCA Information Center in Building 22 to answer your questions regarding local sites, tours, directions, restaurants, and services such as beauty shops, grocery stores, laundries, gas stations, repair shops, and more.

Charlotte/Concord, North Carolina
Cabarrus County and Convention & Visitors Bureau will provide information for FMCA’s 76th International Convention that will be held August 14-17, 2006, at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

Fairplex Child Development Center

Volunteerism
Habitat For Humanity

NHRA MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM
Enthusiasts and novices alike can experience outstanding examples of American motorsports history at the 28,000-square-foot NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Museum located on Fairplex property south of Building 3. Included are famous winning cars from 50 years of drag racing alongside dry lakes and Salt Flats racers; oval track challengers; and exhibits describing their colorful backgrounds. But that's not all. You'll also enjoy a treasure of racing memorabilia, original art, and a unique gift shop. The cost of your admission is fully tax deductible and goes to support the NHRA Motorsports Museum. Special admission prices for FMCA convention-goers badges are $2 for adults and $1 for children under age 16. Museum hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

ORIENTATION FOR FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES
Monday, March 20
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Seminar 7, Building 7

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. A reception immediately following the seminar is co-sponsored by Giant RV, C4009, an FMCA One Star sponsor; and Fairplex an FMCA Two Star sponsor.

QUILTS FOR KIDS EXHIBIT
Thursday, March 23
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Information Center, Building 22

Come and see the children's quilts made and donated by On-Road Quilters. The quilts will be donated to House of Ruth in nearby Claremont, California.

BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, March 19
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Building 22
The La Verne Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a blood drive outside Building 22. It's coordinated through the American Red Cross. The need for blood is critical, so we hope you will choose to participate.

RED HAT TEA
Thursday, March 23
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Seminar 7, Building 7

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 Building 22 beginning Monday, March 20, at 7:00 a.m.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Interfaith Service
Sunday, March 19, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Seminar 6, Building 7A.

Morning Devotions
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 21, 22, & 23, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Seminar 9, Sheraton Ballroom Vineyard 1 & 2. Led by volunteers from the Coaches for Christ chapter.

Roman Catholic Mass
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 21, 22, and 23, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Seminar 9, Sheraton Ballroom Vineyard 1 & 2. Led by volunteers from the Roamin' Catholics chapter.

SQUARE DANCING AND LINE DANCING
Sunday, March 20
8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Seminar 7, Building 7

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 21 and 22
9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Seminar 13, 2nd Floor Grandstand

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, 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.