2017 RALLY HAPPENINGS *Updates Daily During Rally*

Rally Attendees,
I've created another way to keep updated with Rally Events and Updates 'as they are happening' on this particular thread. Please stay tuned. I will also be creating photo files and will update their location as soon as I get the gallery set up.

Thank you for your patience!

Lisa Brown
Social Media/Photographer/Newsletter
 
JUNE 12th UPDATE(S)


  • The new Heartlands are open today. Also, check out the Vendors! Lots of cool stuff for your Heartlands.
  • Now is the time to WEAR YOUR CREDENTIALS. (that cool plastic placard that clips on your lanyard.

  • TODAY is the CHILI HOTDOG MEET & GREET! This was an RSVP event. BYOB and bring your camp chairs.
  • WAKEUP WORKOUT with Ann Mayer! Get your crickity bones out there at 8:25 am at the NELSONS PAVILION for a comfortable low-stress, low-impact workout and stretch.
  • POLE TREKKING with Ann Mayer! A good workout for anyone! Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Mornings. 9:00-9:30 am. Please arrive by 8:55. Meet at the NELSON'S PAVILION. Comfy clothes and walking shoes. Oh, and don't forget your trekking poles! (If you don't have trekking poles, Ann has a couple sets for sale)
  • You've probably noticed the 'Green Shirts'. Those are our Heartland RV Repair Team. If you've made an appointment, please adhere to it as to keep their schedule. If you need to talk to the manager, the Repair Trailer is near the NW section; can't miss it.
  • Don't forget to check out Richard and Ginger's Stained Glass Windows in the RV Display area. Their Designs are extraordinary and beautiful! Get them while their stock is ample. They are in the Mobile Suites 5th Wheel.
  • If you've not yet arrived, when you check in at the Road Warrior Pit Crew, let them know if you want to get weighed before proceeding to your site. Weigh is $60.
  • Tyson's Carpet Cleaning only has 2 more days (today and Friday) to clean your carpets, furniture, etc.. Call for appointments. Check your flier in your Rally Bag for details.
  • AALL BRIGHT RV Washing Service has been seen cleaning coach exteriors. Does yours need a bath or wax? Call for appointments. Check your flier in your Rally Bag for details.
  • KLEEN TANK does an exceptional job cleaning your tanks AND you get a little educated on the necessities of keeping your tanks debris free and clean. Flier is in your Rally Bag. Call Jim to make your appointment. He's also located in the Airstream up on Harley Hill.
  • PERFORMANCE TRAILER BRAKING is installing Titan Trailer Disc Brake Systems at your site. They have a 'rally special' gong on so don't miss it. Flier is in your Rally Bag. Call to make an appointment.


  • Heartland Gives Back - Heartland Baby Blessings (HBB) and Heartland Hats & Hugs (HHH) is taking donations at this time. For more info, check out your flier in your Rally Bag. Baby clothes, diapers, wipes, safety items, bibs, baby towels, clothes etc. for the Baby Blessings and Chemo Caps and Shawls in Adult sizes for the Heartland Hats and Hugs program. Put your HEART into Heartland! Any size donation welcome. If you prefer to contribute monetary donations, those are welcome too. Judi Barnett (HBB Coordinator) is in the Bighorn in site #214 South and Amy Parrish (HHH Coordinator) is in #454 NW in the Big Country. Contact them to be included in the Donors Luncheon and Presentation (AG Hall) RSVP REQUIRED!

  • Richard and Ginger's Stained Glass Windows in the RV Display area. Their Designs are extraordinary and beautiful! Get them while their stock is ample. They are in the Mobile Suites 5th Wheel.
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Heartland Owners Club Social Media Information

HEARTLAND OWNERS FORUM – www.heartlandowners.org

FACEBOOK PAGES: To find these pages, type the names in the search bar on your Facebook page.

Heartland Owners Club – You must ‘like’ and ‘follow’ the page to keep updated with HOC events and notices. https://www.facebook.com/heartland.ownersclub/

Heartland REGIONAL and CHAPTER pages – type the name of your Heartland Region or Chapter in the search bar on your Facebook page. You may have to click on “join” or “like” each page.

Heartland Owners Club North American Rally 2017 – Click ‘like’ the page. Make sure you ‘follow’ to keep updated on the cool and fun stuff we’re doing throughout the rally. https://www.facebook.com/Heartland-O...9199988115593/

Heartland RV Owners – (Heartland Owners Club membership not required but MUST be a current Heartland RV owner) Click on ‘join’, after which, you will be notified by Admin (Lisa Brown or Jim Miner) to provide the model/floor plan AND photo of your Heartland RV. Admins must be able to see your profile. This is a no-drama, no-politics, no-soliciting ‘social page’. https://www.facebook.com/groups/553553051380822/

Heartland RV’s – Heartland RV’s Corporate page. https://www.heartlandrvs.com/



 

danemayer

Well-known member
  • POLE TREKKING with Ann Mayer! A good workout for anyone! Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Mornings. 9:00-9:30 am. Please arrive by 8:55. Meet at the NELSON'S PAVILION. Comfy clothes and walking shoes. Oh, and don't forget your trekking poles! (If you don't have trekking poles, Ann has a couple sets for sale)

Ann wanted me to let everyone know that the Pole Trekking starts Tuesday with fitting the poles properly and a few minutes of instruction on technique. The few minutes spent Tuesday will maximize your Pole Trekking experience and minimize stress on your muscles and joints the rest of the week.
 

JJnVA

Well-known member
HEARTLAND GIVES BACK: Heartlanders are known for giving from the heart! Let's all open up with a gift for one or both of our charity initiatives at this Rally to benefit cancer patients and babies needing assistance in Elkhart County.

A note for turning in your items: if you are not attending the Turn-in Lunch event on Friday 6/16, your donations of everything except $$checks can be deposited in boxes marked Baby Blessings or Hats & Hugs in the back of the Rally Hall starting Tuesday. Judi & Ann will announce details on how to donate money at Tuesday evening's Welcome Reception. Handmade items should be stored in clear plastic bags. Judi & Ann have bags available.

Note: ANN Parrish is coordinating Heartland Hats & Hugs and doing an amazing job! Many thanks to every generous heart❤️
 
UPDATED JUNE 13

Now that the Rally is in full swing, just a few reminders mentioned at the Dessert Reception...

* Please clean up after your pets.

* Please turn your ring tones on your phone off during presentations and workshops.

* Please drive your golf carts safely and slowly, especially in pedestrian traffic. Stop or slow at each intersection.

* Wake Up Workouts are from 8:30 - 9:00 am (arrive by 8:25 am) at Nelson's Pavilion (Locust Street near clock tower). Please bring ample water for hydration. (Tues, Weds, Thu & Fri mornings)

* Pole Trekking follows the Wake Up Workouts from 9:00 - 9:30 am (arrive by 8:55 am) at Nelson's Pavilion. Again, please bring ample water for hydration. (Tues, Weds, Thurs, & Fri Mornings) Bring your trekking poles.

* Check out the Heartland Marketplace showcasing vendors selling RV related and lifestyle products and services at the Sheep-Swine Arena on Maple Street and outdoors in the large grassy area at the SW corner of Locust Street & Ring Road.

* Don't forget your Baby Blessings and Hats & Hugs donations. Monetary contributions also accepted. See flyer in your Rally bag.

* In the Rally Hall area, you'll notice large posters of each day's Presentation Schedules in case you forget yours.

* REGION EVENTS PLANNED for WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
  • South Central - 5:00 pm - Pork Producers Pavilion - Snack/Appetizer Meet 'n Greet
  • North East - 5:00 pm - Nelson's Pavilion - Potluck
  • Mountain & Pacific - 5:00 pm - Dinner in town (Lux Cafe)

* REGION EVENTS PLANNED FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 16
  • Canada - 4:00 pm - Elkhart County Optimist Pavilion - Potluck Meet 'n Greet
  • Mountain & Pacific - 4:00 pm - Tri Kappa Pavilion - Happy Hour & Appetizer Meet 'n Greet
  • North Central - 4:00 pm - Goat Pavilion - Potluck Meet 'n Greet
  • Southeast - 4:00 pm - Pork Producters Pavilion - Potluck Meet 'n Greet
 
*JUNE 15 THURSDAY UPDATES*

Still lots of TECHNICAL and LIFESTYLE PRESENTATIONS! This rally has been going so fast. So, hopefully, you've planned on which one or two (or three) to go sit in.

Don't forget to visit the Rally Lifestyle Marketplace in the Sheep-Swine building (open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm) and the outdoor Marketplace where the Heartland RV models are located.

CONGRATULATIONS to NELLY WOLBECK for winning the Rec-Tec Grill at the Re-Tec Grill Demo today! Thank you Dave "Cookie" Hromek for the outstanding demonstration. The chicken wings, ribs and pulled pork were delicious.

There are NO REGION EVENTS this evening due to the buffet dinner, prize drawings and entertainment.

Stormy weather in the late afternoons is prevalent on these hot steamy days. Keep an eye on your awnings, flag poles, and any loose gear you have outside your Heartlands.

* NELLY MUFFINS starting at 7:00 am tomorrow morning (Thursday) at the Rally Hall! If you've never had a Nelly Muffin, put it on your Rally Bucket List! Lots of different options and combinations...coconut, chocolate chip, white chocolate chip, pecans, walnuts, raisins, blueberries, etc. Top with butter and mmmmmm! Served hot!! Seriously, they are most awesome!! Coffee and Tea will also be available.

* WAKE UP WORKOUTS are from 8:30 - 9:00 am (arrive by 8:25 am) at Nelson's Pavilion (Locust Street near clock tower). Please bring ample water for hydration. (Tues, Weds, Thu & Fri mornings)

* POLE TREKKING follows the Wake Up Workouts from 9:00 - 9:30 am (arrive by 8:55 am) at Nelson's Pavilion. Again, please bring ample water for hydration. (Tues, Weds, Thurs, & Fri Mornings) Bring your trekking poles.

* ESSENTIAL OIL WORKSHOPS - All 3 workshops are full. If you've been committed to attend, it is important to arrive at 5 minutes prior to your scheduled workshop. The classes are 'fast' and we have such limited time so please be ready to be at your stations. If you arrive late, due to time restraints, we will not be able to repeat or make up for tardiness. All supplies will be provided; everyone will receive all the supplies needed to create all of your recipes. Also, payment for each workshop is $15; CASH ONLY (no big bills please). All 3 workshops will be at the Showater Room in the ECCC building. Workshop 1 is 1:00-1:30pm, Workshop 2 is 1:45-2:15pm and Workshop 3 is 2:30-3:00pm.

* HEARTLAND GIVES BACK -- BABY BLESSINGS & HATS & HUGS are due today. There is a box in the Rally Hall near the back corner door. There are boxes under the tables for donations if you have not RSVP'd the luncheon. See Judi Barnett or Ann Parrish FMI.

* 5:00 PM CATERED BUFFET DINNER - Rally Hall for all attendees with credentials.

* 6:00 pm DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS - Must be present to win!

* 7:00 pm ENTERTAINMENT (Musical Act)
 
You can start planning for 2019! It will be here in Goshen, Indiana again. Never too early to start planning!

Wish I could have been there. Been a Heartland owner for 10 yrs now and loving it. Have fun everyone.

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  • *JUNE 16 FRIDAY UPDATES*

    Today is the last of the TECHNICAL and LIFESTYLE PRESENTATIONS! This rally has gone by so fast.

    Don't forget to visit the Rally Lifestyle Marketplace in the Sheep-Swine building (open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm) and the outdoor Marketplace where the Heartland RV models are located. It will be still open today and tomorrow so if you've not already visited, now's the time to get your RV and lifestyle goodies!

    So, how did you like that buffet dinner, prize drawings and entertainment last night? The music was a great audio album of memories, wasn't it?

    REMINDERS:


    Stormy weather in the late afternoons is prevalent on these hot steamy days. Keep an eye on your awnings, flag poles, and any loose gear you have outside your Heartlands.

    Pick up after your dogs, please.

    * WAKE UP WORKOUTS are from 8:30 - 9:00 am (arrive by 8:25 am) at Nelson's Pavilion (Locust Street near clock tower). Please bring ample water for hydration. (Tues, Weds, Thu & Fri mornings)

    * POLE TREKKING follows the Wake Up Workouts from 9:00 - 9:30 am (arrive by 8:55 am) at Nelson's Pavilion. Again, please bring ample water for hydration. (Tues, Weds, Thurs, & Fri Mornings) Bring your trekking poles.

    * HEARTLAND GIVES BACK -- BABY BLESSINGS & HATS & HUGS luncheon and turn-in is today at 12:30-2:30. Thank you to Judi Barnett and Ann Parrish for coordination of this worthy charitable event.

    * REGION EVENTS PLANNED FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 16

    • Canada - 4:00 pm - Elkhart County Optimist Pavilion - Potluck Meet 'n Greet
    • Mountain & Pacific - 4:00 pm - Tri Kappa Pavilion - Happy Hour & Appetizer Meet 'n Greet
    • North Central - 4:00 pm - Goat Pavilion - Potluck Meet 'n Greet
    • Southeast - 4:00 pm - Pork Producters Pavilion - Potluck Meet 'n Greet
 

jassson007

Founding Louisiana Chapter Leaders-Retired
Also the "unofficial" regional beer tasting will take place today at 2pm at 458 and 460 in the NW section. Stop by for an early happy hour and try some great regional brews.


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There's a large bicycle event here at the fairgrounds tomorrow (Saturday 17-June) with 1,000-1,200 riders expected.
It runs from 7am until 5pm.
Please be careful.
 
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