2022- 2023
Come join us this season at one of our rallies here in Florida. It’s cold up north so “come on down” and visit Florida and meet up with us. Our rally season runs from September till May. Below is information on our rallies, if you have any additional questions please feel free to contact us.
Rally fees $25 per person unless no host rally or specified . (children under 18 years old are $10)
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Don’t forget to notify the rally host that you are coming to a rally. The host needs to know how many are attending so there is food for you. Rally fees need to be paid at least two weeks in advance of rally date.
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Schedule
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Monday September 26th – Sunday, October 2nd 2022
Congratulations to GMCMI on their 40th Anniversary
We will be utilizing this as our September Rally
James E. Ward Agricultural Center
945 East Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN
Hosted By: KIm Weeks 612-501-4600
Tentative Schedule – Updated 7/17/2022
SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 25 | EARLY ARRIVALS
2:00 pm Early Arrival & Registration Begins (closes at 5pm)
MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 26
8:00 am BYOC (bring your own coffee) and Donuts provided
9:00 am Early Arrival & Registration Begins (closes at 5pm)
1:30 pm Choir Practice for Sunday Worship Service
3:15 pm First-Timers Meeting – All Members Welcome
5:00 pm GMCMI Board Meeting
7:30 pm Ice Cream Social
8:00 pm Bingo (free cards, prizes awarded)
TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 27
7:30 am Catered Breakfast
8:15 am Welcome Meeting
9:00 am Morning Tech & Non-Tech Sessions
1:00 pm Afternoon Tech & Non-Tech Sessions
6:00 pm Facilities available for club/group get-togethers –
please contact Kim Weeks for arrangements
WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 28
7:30 am Morning Coffee, Donuts, Waffels, Bagels,
English Muffins, Oatmeal, Juice & Fruit
8:30 am Announcements/Daily Drawings
9:00 am Morning Tech & Non-Tech Sessions
1:15 pm GMC Parts Exchange, Craft & Flea Market
3:00 pm The Open House Tour!
6:00 pm Facilities available for club/group get-togethers –
please contact Kim Weeks for arrangements
THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 29
7:30 am Morning Coffee, Donuts, Waffles, Bagels,
English Muffins, Oatmeal, Juice, & Fruit
7:30 am Egg Breakfast
7:30 am Pineblock Derby Weigh-in
8:30 am Announcements/Daily Drawings
9:00 am Morning Tech & Non-Tech Sessions
Noon “Where Were You in 1982?” Ladies Luncheon
Noon “Petros” for the men
1:00 pm Afternoon Tech Sessions
2:30 pm GMCMI Regional Member Meetings
3:45 pm Weighing of the Coaches
6:00 pm Facilities available for club/group get-togethers –
please contact Kim Weeks for arrangements
7:30 pm Ice Cream Social
8:00 pm Pineblock Derby Races
FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 30 | GMCMI IS A BOOT SCOOTIN’
7:30 am Morning Coffee, Donuts, Waffles, Bagels,
English Muffins, Oatmeal, Juice, & Fruit
7:30 am SOS Breakfast
8:30 am Announcements/Daily Drawings
9:00 am Morning Tech & Non-Tech Sessions
1:00 pm Afternoon Tech & Non-Tech Session
3:00 pm Boot Scootin’ at Fiddler’s Grove –
Dress in your favorite western or frontier apparel.
GMCMI will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary at
Fiddler’s Grove where you can experience over fifty-five
buildings that represent the entire Wilson County area
and each building has a unique story. There will be
games, food, and a gift! Theme apparel is optional.
SATURDAY | OCTOBER 1
7:30 am Morning Coffee, Donuts, Waffles, Bagels,
English Muffins, Oatmeal, Juice, & Fruit
8:30 am Announcements/Daily Drawings
9:00 am Morning Tech & Non-Tech Sessions
1:00 pm Afternoon Tech & Non-Tech Sessions
2:15 pm Membership Meeting, Awards,
GMCMI Raffle (meal to follow Membership Meeting)
6:00 pm GMCMI Board Meeting
SUNDAY | OCTOBER 2
7:00 am BYOC (bring your own coffee) and Donuts provided
8:00 am Worship Service
Noon Campground Checkout –
Convention Ends – Have A Safe Trip Home!
Click here to download Interactive Registration Form
Please save form to desktop before filling out.
Click here to download
Waiver & Release of Liability for Exposure to COVID-19 Form
Please save form to desktop before filling out.
Question? Email Kim at kimweeksgmc@gmail.com
> Convention Highlights
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Six nights camping with water and 30 amp or 50 amp service hookup (Monday through Saturday night) – dump station available
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Come early on Sunday – $25 for the night
(Due to an event prior to ours, we are unable to start receiving early arrivals till 2pm on Sunday.)
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18-24 hours of tech sessions
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12-19 hours of non-tech sessions
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Vendors, Vendors, Vendors…
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Ice cream socials
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Catered Breakfast
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Two meals
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Daily Coffee Hour
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Daily Morning Drawings
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Ladies Luncheon
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GMC Parts Exchange, Craft & Flea Market
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Open House
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Weighing of the Coaches
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Participate in the Sunday Worship Service Choir
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Pineblock Derby – Order your kit today and build your own derby racer for the
race in Lebanon! Only $20 each with free shipping. Click here to order.
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Silent Auction
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“Boot Scootin” at Fiddler’s Grove
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Silent Auction – including GMC buckles, GMC memorabilia, GMC Convention Logo Quilt and more!
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The popular raffle for $1,000 in cash, free convention fee for two, plus many more items.
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October 14-16 2022
Lake Rousseau RV Resort
352-795-6336
10811 N Coveview Terrace, Crystal River, FL
$42.00 PN – UNDER 10 SITES
$37.00 PN – 10 – 19 SITES
$32.00 PN – 20 + SITES
$50.00 DEPOSIT PER SITE REQUIRED AT TIME OF RESERVATION
Spots will be held till Aug 31, 2022
Hosted by: Dan and Cat Meyer
Send rally fees $25 pp $10 p child to Cat Meyer 1200 Tulip st Atlantic Beach Fl.
904-616-6755
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November 11-13 2022
Creekside RV Park
27005 Jones Loop Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 833-3334
$60.00 per night, can stay a total of 10 days at that price
Host Needed
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December 16-18 2022
CHRISTMAS RALLY
Flamingo lakes RV Resort
3640 Newcomb Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 766-0672
Hosted by GMCSS Board
Send rally fees $25 pp $10 p child to Cat Meyer 1200 Tulip st Atlantic Beach Fl.
904-616-6755
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January 13-15 2023
Sunshine Holiday Daytona
1701 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(844) 289-6234 Group Reservations
22 sites available: 16 sites Full Hook-up and 6 sites Water & Electric only
$35.00 per night plus tax for ALL sites ($35 deposit at time of reservation)
Rate good for 2 days prior and 2 days after rally
Spots will be held until November 1, 2022
Hosted by: Ed Jones, Donna Dale & Bob Heller
Send rally fees $25 pp $10 p child payable to Donna Dale at:
1117 Northern Way, Winter Springs, FL 32708-4303
Questions? Call Donna at 407-446-5552
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February 11-19 2023
Carnival Cruise Lines
On the Carnival Magic
Contact : Glen Rogers at Vacations Togo 800-514-9986 ext. 7075
Mention GMC Sunshine Statesmen Rally for pricing.
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March 17-19 2023
Open????
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April 7-9 2023
Zachary Talyor Waterfront RV Park
2995 US Highway 441 SE, Okeechobee, FL 34974
Host Needed
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May 12-14 2023
Jekyll Island Campground
1197 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
