Special Events

BLOOD DRIVE
Monday, March 19
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Give blood and save lives at FMCA's Blood Drive. All blood types are needed. Most people are eligible to donate blood if they weigh at least 110 pounds, are 17 or older, and haven't given blood in the last 56 days. There is no upper age limit. People with controlled high blood pressure, diabetes, and those who have not had a recurrence of cancer within five years are eligible. All eligible blood donors are urged to make it a priority to give blood. Stop by the Blood Mobile located north of the Clock Tower.

CHAPTER FAIR
Monday, March 19
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Reaves Arena

While it is wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others. Come find out the best-kept secret of FMCA — chapter membership. It’s the best way to enjoy your FMCA experience. Many chapters will be displaying their wares and sharing their enthusiasm. Stroll through the decorated tables and catch the excitement for this way of life. The variety of chapters will astound you. Check them out and see if there might be a chapter where you would feel comfortable. This may be the one event that could change your life forever.

CHARITY
FMCA "can" make a difference in the lives of many families in the Perry, Georgia, area by supporting the official charity for FMCA's 77th International Convention: Perry Volunteer Outreach.

To assist the food pantry, convention attendees are asked to bring a canned good or other food item to the Information Center in McGill Marketplace beginning on Sunday, March 18. Perry Volunteer Outreach will pick up these items during the convention. The last pickup will be Thursday afternoon.

COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
March 20, 21, and 22
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Coffee and doughnuts will be provided at the Coffee Hour area, located at the Jayco Entertainment Stage in Sheep Barn 1, each morning beginning at 7:00 a.m., while quantities last, compliments of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, C9158, an FMCA Super Star sponsor and FMCA.

CONVENTION CASH
Watch out for the "Surprise Patrol," which will be randomly rewarding members for participating in various events during FMCA's 77th International Convention. Prizes awarded will be in the form of cash certificates that may be redeemed at participating exhibitors and food concessions. Please see "Surprise Patrol" in this section of the convention program for more information. Have fun!

ENTERTAINMENT STAGES
There are three entertainment areas and stages at the 77th International Convention. The "Jayco Daytime Entertainment Stage" is located at the Coffee Hour area in Sheep Barn 1. The "Georgia Jubilee" stage is located in the coach display area, between the Newmar, Newell, and Sportscoach displays.

The evening entertainment stage is located in the Flying J Reaves Arena.

EXERCISE
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
March 20, 21, and 22
7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Seminar 8, Sheep Barn II

“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.

HEALTH FAIR
Monday, March 19
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
North Concourse, Reaves Arena

Houston Health Care will screen for at least five risk factors including blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, and triglyceride level (complete cholesterol including LDL, HDL, risk factor ratio, and glucose). The tests will be done by registered nurses who will be available after the tests for counseling and education. There will be other educational health-related material available. The blood pressure checks are free. The fees for the other tests are: glucose screening $1; lipid panel, total cholesterol, triglyceride level $25. Cash or checks are accepted at the time of the test. Individuals will have results before leaving the Health Fair.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Wednesday, March 21, 1:00 p.m.

Ice cream will be provided at the "Georgia Jubilee" Stage, located between the Newmar, Sportscoach, and Newell exhibits in the motorhome display area, compliments of Dempsey & Siders Agency, C11039, an FMCA Two Star sponsor.

ORIENTATION FOR FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES
Monday, March 19
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Seminar 6, Heritage Hall

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.

QUILT EXHIBIT
Sunday, March 18, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, March 19-22, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

If you love quilting or just enjoy seeing the handiwork of others, be sure to stop by this special exhibit of quilted items made by Georgia artists and gathered by members of the Crossroads Quilt Guild. The exhibit can be viewed during the Information Center's normal operating hours. A guild member will be in the exhibit each day to talk with visitors. Additionally, you can buy a chance to win a wonderful machine-embroidered 40-inch-by-56-inch cherry blossom wall/lap quilt.

QUILTS FOR KIDS EXHIBIT
Thursday, March 22
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Information Center, McGill Marketplace

Come and see the children's quilts made and donated by On-Road Quilters. The quilts will be donated to the children's hospital, the area police and fire departments, and shelters for battered women as part of Crossroads Quilt Guild's ongoing project.

RED HAT TEA
Thursday, March 22
1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Seminar 7, Georgia Building

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. Special entertainment will be provided by Rick Hubbard with the Kazoobie Kazoo show. A $1 donation will be collected at the sign-up table in the Information Center in McGill Marketplace beginning Monday, March 19, at 7:00 a.m.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Non-Denominational Service
Sunday, March 18, 9:00 a.m., Seminar 6, Heritage Hall.

Morning Devotions
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 20, 21, & 22, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Seminar 1, New South Arena. Led by volunteers from the Coaches for Christ chapter.

Roman Catholic Mass
Sunday, March 18, 4:00 p.m., Seminar 6, Heritage Hall.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 20, 21, and 22, 5:00 p.m., Seminar 1, New South Arena. 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 supplier exhibitors and food vendors.