Below is a copy of the Rally agenda. This is to help you plan your time at the rally. You do not have to print it, as there will be a printed copy in your rally bag when you check in at the campground.
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Heartland Southeast Region Rally
April 18 through April 21, 2018
Stone Mountain, Georgia
We chose Stone Mountain for this rally because there is so much to do. We have been able to secure deeply discounted pricing for camping and All-Attraction Passes. Please plan your stay to realize the most out of your rally experience. All the information you need to plan your stay is found at: https://www.stonemountainpark.com/Activities/
Please note that this is a family-friendly venue and as such does not permit alcoholic beverages. See the campground and/or park rules for specifics.
EVENING ACTIVITIES – WED, THUR, FRI & SAT
BREAKFAST – THUR, FRI, SAT & SUN
Agenda items subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
4/18 - Wednesday – CHECK IN
1:00 pm to 3:00 PM – New arrivals go to the Welcome Table located at the Campground Pavilion
after you have set up on your campsite. If you arrive after 3:00 PM Wednesday, please call Dave Yocum 434-865-5755.
Welcome Table manned by Southeast Region Chapter Leaders
- Alabama - Paul & Sheila Blackford
- Florida – Linda & Walter West
- Georgia – Paul & Sue Alfano
- Kentucky - Neale & Leslie Behm
- Mississippi – Randy & Brenda Spitzkeit
- North Carolina – Hayden & Gigi Warren
- South Carolina – Bill & Janet Roche
- Tennessee - John & Melinda Cull
- Virginia – Keith & Carol Lindgren
Things you need to do at the Welcome Table
- Pick up Rally bag
- Sign Attendance Sheet
- Create Name Badge for those who do not have one.
Important: Check your Rally bags carefully to locate the following items:
- Copy of the rally agenda
- Wrist bands – One for everyone who has paid their rally fee (paid attendee).
- You will need to wear these when attending all the rally functions.
- You will NOT be admitted without your wrist band
- All-Attraction Pass Tickets (Do not lose them, they cannot be replaced). Note: good for one day only: Friday, Saturday OR Sunday. Tickets for additional days may be purchased online with a special code (see page 4). One ticket per paid attendee.
- T-shirt(s) be sure to check the sizes. One t-shirt per paid attendee
- Souvenir Drink Cup – These cups can be refilled free of charge during the rally at any of the park attractions that serve drinks. (Coca-Cola® beverages, includes soft drinks and Powerade. Arctic Blast products not included.) One cup per paid attendee
- Envelope for monetary donation to the Veteran Empowerment Organization.
- Bring your voluntary monetary or item donation to Friday night pot-luck.
- Tickets (look in your ticket envelope):
- If you registered for the rally before December 1, 2017, one ticket for the CheapHeat drawing. Note: Installation not included.
- If you registered before February 1, 2018 (this includes attendees who registered before Dec 1, 2017), one ticket for the Free Installation drawing. Note: CheapHeat system not included.
- Door Prize Ticket: One ticket per rally registration.
- Ice Cream Social Ticket: One yellow SMILE ticket per paid attendee
4:30 PM -
First Timer Meeting (at the Pavilion) – Please wear your name badge and your wrist band. All Chapter Leaders attending.
- Welcome for first time Heartland Rally goers.
- Leader introductions and other useful information about rallies and the club.
5:30 PM -
Meet and Greet all Rally Attendees (at the Pavilion) – Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
- Meet and mingle with other rally attendees.
- Review the Rally agenda.
- Bring your drink and a munchie to share, if you would like.
4/19 – Thursday – GOLF, VENDORS & HOC SESSIONS
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Vendor Presentations (at the Pavilion). Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
- 8:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast – Coffee, Orange Juice, donuts/pastries until gone.
- 8:00 AM - SkyMed - emergency travel services - Rob & Sherry Krajicek. SkyMed is sponsoring the breakfast this morning - Thank you.
- 9:00 AM – Performance Trailer Braking – disc brake conversation kits - Michael Barnett
- 10:00 AM - Truck System Technologies – tire pressure monitoring system - Ron & Peggy Grich
- 11:00 PM - Dealer Resources Group – Winegard, Valterra,WoBLR and Jas Equalizer/Fastway – Part 1 - Marty Jennings
12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM - Lunch on your own.
12:30 PM – TEE TIME for GOLF – Meet at the Golf Club for 12:30 tee time - $70.00. Playing Stone Mont Course.
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Vendor Presentations continue (at the Pavilion)
. Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
- 1:00 PM - MORryde Presentation - Gary Wheeler
- 2:00 PM – Dealer Resources Group - Part 2 - Marty Jennings
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM – Heartland Owners Forum 101 (at the Pavilion) Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
- Presented by Jim Beletti, Director of Owner Interests, Heartland RVs and President Heartland Owners Club.
- You are welcome to bring your computer, tablet or phone. There are a few electrical outlets available,
4:30 PM - Heartland Owners Club – Past, Present, Future (at the Pavilion) Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
- Presented by Jim Beletti, Director of Owner Interests, Heartland RVs and President, Heartland Owners Club. Assisted by Julie Hancock, Manager. Heartland Owners Club
5:30 PM – Ice Cream Social (at the Pavilion). Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
- Bring your SMILE Ticket for Your Ice Cream
- Dinner on your own
4/20 Friday – CRAFTS & COOKING
8:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast – (at the Pavilion) Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
- Coffee, Orange Juice, donuts/pastries until gone.
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon - Craft Class – (at the Pavilion) Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
- Presented by Chris Van Horn. Make a decorative piece for your home on wheels.
- No sewing! No talent or skills required! Open to any attendee.
- Bring $5.00 to pay for the supplies.
- Bring:
- scissors,
- a sharp steak knife, box cutter, or craft knife
- dull non-serrated knife, like a cheese spreader
- pen or pencil.
12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM - Lunch on your own.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Instant Pot Class – (at the Pavilion) Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
- Presented by Kelly Barnett – Texas-South Chapter Leader
- How to use and care for an Instant Pot
- Some of Kelly’s favorite recipes
- See how easy it is to make a one pot meal in minutes.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Free Time On your Own
Today or any day explore the free offerings of Stone Mountain. Here a few suggestions that do NOT use your All-Attraction Pass.
- Hike to the top of the Stone Mountain
- Visit Confederate Hall
- Visit Quarry Exhibit
- Visit Grist Mill
- Visit Covered Bridge
- Don’t forget your Souvenir Drink Cup for free Coca Cola brand drinks.
NOTE: If NOT attending Classes – Friday is a great “Explore the Park” day
Use your All-Attraction Pass if you want. Additional tickets if you want to add an additional day are available online only at a discounted rate. Tickets are $18.50+tax ($19.98 total). A promo code is required to purchase the tickets online.(see dave for code)
4:30 PM until?? – Evening Agenda – (at the Pavilion) Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
- Wear your Rally T-shirt tonight
- Bring all the tickets from your rally bag.
- Bring money for the 50/50 raffle for Veterans Empowerment Organization
- Make your final bids for the Silent Auction. Proceeds to benefit Veterans Empowerment Organization
- 5:00 PM – Heartland Gives Back
- Heartlanders “giving back” to a worthy charity selected within the local area.
- Veterans Empowerment Organization is the organization selected for the 2018 SE Region Rally. Their mission statement Is "To Enhance the Quality of Life for All Veterans on Their Road to Self-Sufficiency. "http://www.veohero.org/
- Presentation by Tyler Bowser, VEO Ambassador, Airforce Veteran
- Bring your item donations: see the list at the end of this agenda for suggestions,
- Bring your monetary donations (use envelope in your rally bag)
- 5:30 PM (approximate) - Serving of Potluck Dinner
- Southeast Region provides meat. Volunteers will smoke the meat.
- Attendees bring your own drink and a dish to share.
- Hosts: Paul & Sue Alfano - Georgia Chapter Leaders.
- Introduction of special guests
- Silent Auction for numbered prizes: Denver Mattress, MORryde steps, River Plantation RV Park & Biblical Times: free 2 night stay plus 2 dinner tickets, set of 4 SnapPads, RVLock. Proceeds to charity.
- 50/50 Raffle: 50% to charity: 50% to winner: must be present to win
- CheapHeat Drawing: must be present to win
- Installation of CheapHeat Drawing: must be present to win
- Door prize drawing: must be present to win
- Special Announcement
4/20 Saturday – GRAND FINALE
8:00 AM - Breakfast – (at the Pavilion) Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
- Coffee, Orange Juice, eggs, meat, donuts and pastries, until gone.
Until 5:45 PM - Free Time On your Own
- Your time to explore.
- Use your All-Attraction Pass.
- If you have already used your All-Attraction Pass additional tickets for guests who want to add an additional day are available online only at a discounted rate. Tickets are $18.50+tax ($19.98 total). Use promo code (see dave for code) to purchase the tickets online.
THIS IS IT: WHAT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!
5:45 PM -
Dinner (AT MEMORIAL HALL TERRACE). Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED WITHOUT YOUR WRIST BAND.
- Must be at Terrace by 5:45
- Must have wrist band for admittance
- Parking available, allow for time to walk to the Terrace.
- Caravan, if you would like.
- In case of inclement weather, the dinner will be moved inside.
8:45 PM - Lasershow Spectacular (AT MEMORIAL HALL TERRACE). Please wear your name badge and your wrist band.
YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED WITHOUT YOUR WRIST BAND.
- Lasershow takes place rain, sleet, hail, or snow.
- Be ready for a surprise,
4/21 Sunday – BREAKFAST & GOOD-BYES
7:00 AM to 8:30 AM -
Get-a-way Breakfast
- Coffee, Orange Juice, donuts/pastries until gone.
9:00 AM - Church Service.
10:00 AM - A second breakfast
- For those who did not get their fill or late risers.
- Coffee, Orange Juice, donuts/ pastries until gone.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE 2018 SOUTHEAST REGION RALLY.
THANK YOU TO OUR VENDORS AND VOLUNTEERS.
THANK YOU TO THE STONE MOUNTAIN STAFF.
SAFE TRAVELS!
