WACBGMVT East Coast Rally

[Warren Watt]

The 33rd annual East Coast Rally was a success due to a dedicated group of club individuals, some of who have been working on it since last December. A lot of coordination and some improvisation was necessary to keep things going. Talk within the club about next years event has already began. How to correct mistakes and streamline efforts are part of those discussions.
I hope those of you who attended were satisfied and found what you were looking for or sold some goods as well as enjoyed the fine vehicles on display. Best of show went to a magnificent White Scout Car restored by national MVPA winner John McLeaf. This truck was a sight to behold.
The New Jersey MTA was there in force and really made the event special. Thanks! The East Coast Convoy made a splash upon entry and really know how to impress. WOW!
Veterans were admitted for free and were fun to talk to while on "gate" duty.
As always, folks with feedback can communicate to the club via our website WACBGMVT.org. We are a non - profit organization and will donate the majority of monies (after expenses) to worthwhile organizations such as the Aberdeen Ordinance Museum, war memorials, etc.
Also, it was great to talk to Bruce C. and Cabell, nice guys with a true interest in the hobby. Sorry I missed any of you other guys if you were there. I was doing a lot of walking around, working the gate or resting my tired feet. Well worth it.
Think about coming next year if you have never been. Ads in several hobby publications will be out near the end of 2006.

[Brent Bardsley]

Great Show!

My Daughter and I went as WWII US Reenactors and had a blast. Camped out in Pup-Tents during the Thursday storms! Great show. Picked up many parts for my MB. Could not bring the WC52 and I feel really bad about it because Dodges had such a scant showing this year. Hopefully, next year we will have more attending. Warren is right about the Scout Car. Unbelievable! I heard show might be at Ft. Meade next year. Shed any light on this Warren?

Brent

[Warren Watt]

East Coast Rally 2007

Brent, glad to hear that you had a good time. I totally missed thanking you re-enactors for showing up. Sorry about that. You all really give it an extra boost, period correct uniforms, displays and the like. I have learned plenty from talking to you guys. I even was able to buy myself a correct belt for the 1940's fatigue pants I was wearing.
As for the show being at Meade next year, we are not sure yet. We have met with the persons in charge of special events at Meade. They are enthusiastic about hosting this show for us. There is of course some logistical issues to work out, but space is not an issue. There is more than enough. It boils down to price, logistics and the final vote by the club members. Keep in mind also that as with most clubs, there is a small percentage of members that are active and show up at all the meetings to keep the thing going. Most of the others only show up once or twice a year or not at all. Typical. So the vote will be held later this year. I personally would like it because it is closer to Va. I have also heard that some vendors would not travel further south if it gets moved. It is kind of ironic that the early rally's were held at the Aberdeen Proving Ground until 9/11, non military events were booted off bases and now it is possible to have it back on another base. Who knows. I will keep the forum informed when these decisions get made and share details as I get them.

[Warren Watt]

34th Annual East Coast Rally

Its that time again to make plans to be a Cal Ripken stadium in Aberdeen Md. May 10, 11 & 12 are the scheduled dates. Please refer to our club website wacbgmvt.org for details.
We are looking for as many vehicles as possible to show up. Last year had some excellent vehicles but would have liked to see more of course...www.wacbgmvt.org
Please remember, admission is FREE, FREE, FREE. You can't go wrong..Hope to see you there!

[CGarbee]

I'll be there again this year. Once again, we are running the East Coast Convoy to the event (Convoy arrival is Thursday afternoon). We already have folks signed up for the convoy from Canada, Florida, and Michigan (and points in-between). So, if you are thinking about attenind and want some company for the trip (safety in numbers, and a lot of fun), consider the Convoy.

Convoy participants will be treated to an Eastern NC Style BBQ Friday night at 6PM. Admission to the BBQ will be a Convoy T-shirt. Shirts are available for pre-order now, some will be available at the Rally at my Vendor location (site of the BBQ).

See www.eastcoastconvoy.com for more info.

Looking forward to the Convoy and the East Coast Rally.