INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CONFIRMATION GUIDE Thank you for registering for FMCA’s 98th Annual International Convention and RV Expo. We have an incredible event planned and I can’t wait to get eve- ryone settled in so we can get this party started. Below is information to help you prepare for the “Wanted In Wyoming!” event when you arrive. To park the large number of RVs that attend an FMCA International Conven- tion, parking must begin two days prior to the event. After you park, turn in your completed locator card to obtain your Welcome Bag, which includes an event program, grounds maps, and other items. Welcome Bags will be available at the Information Center located in Wyoming Center; at Welcome Bag distribu- tion stations in the parking lots; and at the FMCA Office located in the Heritage Center. Read the program included in your Welcome Bag — or the electronic version at FMCA.com — and plan what you would like to see and do Sondra & Jon Walker during the convention. You also may be interested in exploring the local area. Information about what to do in the Gillette area is available beginning on page 58 of the April 2018 issue of the Family Motor Coaching magazine or at FMCA.com. Get acquainted with your neighbors and make new friends. During the “Wanted In Wyoming” convention, on-grounds transportation using trams and activity golf carts will be available for you to get from the parking lots to the activity areas and back (limited service on Monday, July 16 and full service begins on July 17). If you have a bicycle, we encourage you to bring it. It is the most ef icient way to get around the grounds. On Wednesday, July 18, both the RV Displays and supplier/component exhibits will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., as the participating exhibitors unveil their latest models and newest products. Take advantage of this opportunity to shop for whatever you may need to make your RVing experience more enjoyable. A limited number of golf carts will be available for rent through GTI Golf Cars on a irst-come, irst-served basis. To order a golf cart in advance, contact GTI at www.golfcarsales.com; email [email protected] or call 800-477-0467 to make a reservation over the phone.
Most importantly, remember: It’s Still All About Having Fun!
Jon Walker, F268778 FMCA National President
FMCA Interna onal Conven on Informa on
rity personnel that you have paid; and aid the parking personnel Please Read Carefully who will guide you to the requested parking area. The Date of Entry card indicates your assigned date of admittance. You will ENCLOSED ITEMS not be parked prior to your assigned date of entry. If you arrive early, you may stay overnight in the Holding Area. If you arrive Enclosed are your registration materials, which include every- late, you may have to wait to be parked. If you decide to leave thing you need to arrive and be parked. Once you park and turn the grounds in your coach for any reason, you must display the in your locator card, you will receive your Welcome Bag, which window credentials to re-enter. RVs utilizing house power will will include the event program. Early event information, includ- have electric service immediately upon arrival. For those ing seminar information, can be obtained by visiting parked in these areas, please make sure to bring at least 25 www.fmca.com and viewing or downloading a digital edition of feet of addi onal electrical cord with you, as the supply plug the event program. may be a distance from your RV. Windshield Coach Parking Credentials Towed Car Credential Enclosed in this packet are two separate parking credentials This credential should be displayed on the rearview mirror of that must be displayed in the lower driver’s side lower right your towed vehicle if you have one. When re-entering the corner of your windshield when entering the grounds and at all grounds in your towed vehicle, you must display the towed car times when parked. The larger card indicates the parking area credential. For security purposes, please print your cell phone you requested (or were assigned to) and the type of service you number, name, and member number on the credential. requested (30-amp, 50-amp, general, full generator, no genera- tor). The black-and-white card (Date of Entry) indicates the date Emergency Locator Card & Welcome Bags you should arrive at CAM-PLEX Event Facility to be parked. Your completed locator card must be turned in to obtain your Please place the credentials in your windshield in the order indi- Welcome Bag once you arrive and park. Pet owners should fill cated below. out the back of the card with information about pets that are The credentials acknowledge your registration; indicate to secu- traveling with them. This card is used to find you in the event of an emergency or if friends want to find out where you are parked. Please be specific about your location (check for signs on or at the end of your street). Also, check to be sure that your coach license plate number is printed correctly. The Wel- Date of Entry come Bag will include the event program and other related Parking materials. It also will include a coupon for two souvenir hat Credential pins. The coupon can be redeemed at the Hat Pin Booth in the Information Center in Wyoming Center Lobby beginning Wednesday, July 18 (while supplies last). If there is a sufficient supply, pins also will be available for $2.00 each at the FMCA Store in the indoor exhibit area. Welcome Bags will be availa- Stay Connected With EZ‐Text ble at Welcome Bag distribution stations in the parking lots; and beginning on Monday, July 16, at the FMCA Office located Receive Conven on text in the Heritage Center and in the Information Center located in messages on your cell phone Wyoming Center from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to alert you to: Name Badges Severe Weather Name badges must be worn to gain admittance to the exhibit Special Events areas and all other activities. There are spaces on the back of Program Addi ons the badge to indicate emergency information and your coach Event Updates location. Text the word “gille e18” First ‐Time Attendee Ribbons to 313131 If you indicated during your registration that this is your first (393939 for Canada) International Convention, we have enclosed red First Time At- to sign up. tendee ribbons. These attach to your name badges so experi-
Message and data rates may apply. To unsubscribe from enced attendees may welcome you and be available to answer this list reply “STOP” to 313131 or 393939. your questions. Registration Information, continued
International Convention Confirmation Guide Mail This guide includes a map and directions; emergency service If you plan to have mail forwarded to this event, it is very information; International Convention Rules and Regulations; important that it be addressed as follows: facts about Gillette; and other information. Member Name & Membership Number Arrival Procedures c/o Family Motor Coach Association Members who arrive on their assigned date should follow 1635 Reata Drive the directions to the parking area for which they have regis- Gillette, WY 82718 tered. Those arriving before or after their assigned date should follow the directions to the Holding Area. Arrival Mail will not be available for pick up until Wednesday, July routes have been determined with the help of the local po- 18. Mail not picked up from the Information Center by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, will be sent to FMCA National lice so arriving coach traffic can be cleared off the highways Headquarters in Cincinnati. as quickly as possible. The Holding Area will be open starting at 8:00 a.m., Sunday, July 15, and remain open until Wednes- If you plan to pick up your mail at the post office in Gille e, day, July 18 at 5:00 p.m. A member of FMCA’s Parking Team please have it addressed as follows: will be on duty each day in the Holding Area from 8:00 a.m. Member Name until 5:00 p.m. to assist with your arrival. If you have a tow General Delivery vehicle, the parking committee requests that you unhook it Gillette, WY 82716 and have your co-pilot or another member of your party drive it onto the grounds separately so as not to hold up the General Information parking operation. There are limited water and dumping facili es available at the site; therefore, you are asked to arrive with empty If you wish to park close to friends, you must arrive together waste tanks and a full water tank. Sep c trucks will be with appropriate admittance credentials and enter together available to empty holding tanks along with water trucks to or meet in the Holding Area. Identify your party by placing a fill water tanks. Check your program for informa on about piece of white 8 1/2-inch-by-11-inch paper in the window of these services. each coach. Using a heavy black marker, write the last name Hours of operation for the Information Center/Registration of one of the members of your group followed by the position Desk located in Wyoming Center are as follows: each motorhome occupies in relationship to the total number of motorhomes in your party (Smith 1 of 3; Smith 2 of 3; etc.). Sunday, July 15 through Saturday, July 21 This is requested so parking personnel are aware that you 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. wish to park near each other. Hours of operation for Will Call in the Holding Area are as follows: Whether you park on pavement or on grass, we ask that you use wooden blocks or waffle pads under your levelers. Sunday through Tuesday, July 15 through 17 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Departure Procedures Wednesday, July 18, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Departure will be on Sunday, July 22. Non-shore power elec- tric will be turned off by 9:00 a.m. RVs should be off property Will Call will be relocated to the Information Center/ by 12:00 p.m. If you are interested in staying longer, please Registration Desk in Wyoming Center on Wednesday, July call CAM-PLEX at (302) 682-0552 or visit the CAM-PLEX front 18 at 12:00 p.m., and will remain there throughout the desk to make these arrangements. Cost $28.00 plus tax. duration of the event. Cancellation Requests Family Emergency Contact Information Cancella ons made over the phone will not be refunded. FMCA family members who wish to leave an emergency Refunds will be made only upon written request via letter or phone number with friends and family should provide them email at [email protected] and only if request is re- with the number for the Family Motor Coach Association ceived by July 18. Badges and confirmation materials must be Information Center, (513) 909-1433. This number will be in returned with any cancellation request. operation beginning Tuesday, July 17, at 8:00 a.m. All at- tendees are required, by order of the fire department, to All Cancelled Registra ons Are Subject To A $20 carry fire extinguishers on board RVs. Handling Fee. FMCA Interna onal Conven on Rules And Regula ons
1. Parking for registered attendees with properly dated 11. Pets are welcome, but must be kept in the coach park- credentials will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ing areas unless they provide service assistance. Pets on Monday and Tuesday, July 16 and 17; and 8:00 are not allowed in activity centers — seminars, enter- a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18. Non- tainment, morning coffee hour, etc. — or exhibit are- registered families may register at the registration as. Please be a responsible pet owner. Clean up pet office in Wyoming Center starting at 8:00 a.m., Mon- waste, prevent the pet from making excessive noise, day, July 16. Registration hours will be from 8:00 a.m. and keep it on a leash when outside the motorhome. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, July 16 Also, do not allow your pet to relieve itself near mo- through 20, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on Saturday, torhomes. July 21. If you arrive early, you may stay overnight in the Holding Area. 12. Scooters, Segways, bikes, and other two-wheeled per- sonal transportation vehicles are not permitted inside 2. Parking spaces will be assigned at the discretion of exhibit buildings, seminar rooms, and other areas re- the parking team. First arrivals may not necessarily be stricted to pedestrian traffic. Wheelchairs and author- parked closer to the activity centers. ized handicap carts are permitted in these areas. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. 3. Attendees may ride trams to all activities. Towed cars may not be used to travel to activity centers. 13. The use of privately owned golf carts is permitted. The speed limit in activity areas is 5 mph. Headlights must 4. Follow the directions of the Parking Crew and park be used before dawn and after dusk. If your cart does only in allocated spaces. Improperly parked coaches not have operating headlights, it cannot be used in the and/or towed cars will be towed away at the owner's dark. expense. 14. The Convention Committee reserves the right to ask 5. Security and safety personnel are responsible for the violators of the above rules and regulations to leave safety of attendees. Please obey their directions. the grounds. 6. Personnel work hard to help attendees have an en- joyable experience. The majority are volunteers who Get Connected With The have paid registration fees in order to attend this event. Please treat them with respect. FMCA Event App FMCA Events is mobile! We’ve 7. An adequate parking space is provided for RVs and teamed up with CrowdCom- towed vehicles. The RV’s awning(s) and equipment pass to build an app (for both must fit within this space. Apple and Android) that will make your convention experi- 8. A special parking area will be provided for RVs that ence easier. This app will in- are towing boats or other large equipment. clude maps, seminar sched- 9. Electricity is available at an additional cost. Security ules, exhibitor locations, and personnel will issue fines to anyone procuring elec- other information about en- tricity illegally, and may request the removal of the tertainment and activities – family from the grounds. all in the palm of your hand! The app will be launched in 10. Directors of caravans or large groups must schedule mid June and registered attendees will receive an an arrival time with FMCA’s national office. Group and email with instructions on how to download it from Caravan parking will be at the discretion of the Con- the App Store or Google Play. Make sure you watch vention Committee. Caravan reservations will be ac- your email inbox and follow us on Facebook – more cepted for Monday and Tuesday, July 16 and 17. info is on the way! DIRECTIONS CAM-PLEX MULTI-EVENT FACILITIES, GILLETTE, WYOMING
arking for FMCA’s 98th Interna onal Conven on & RV Expo will commence on Monday, July 16, at 8:00 a.m. Please display your admi ance cards in the lower right P -hand corner of the driver’s-side windshield. The Holding Area will open on Sunday, July 15. Please go to the Holding Area if you wish to meet and park with friends; if you requested that your creden als be held at Will Call; if you arrive before the date on your admi ance card; if you are an individual family arriving for the conven on without a specific affiliated creden al (Advance Crew, Volunteer, Disabled, or in a registered caravan); or if you are not pre-registered for the conven on. Volunteers and other groups may be asked to arrive earlier. Below is a list of these groups and their arrival dates: Thursday, July 12 – Na onal Officers; Advance Crew Chiefs and Coordinators (a er noon) Friday, July 13 – Advance Crews, Parking Team Saturday, July 14 – Early Security Volunteers, RV Basics (a er right onto Boxelder Road and proceed to the Boxelder RV Park noon) entrance on the right. Sunday, July 15 – Ac vity Cart, Security, and Trams Volun- FROM WYOMING 59 NORTHBOUND: From northbound Wyo- teers; Frustrated Maestros ming 59, turn right onto S. Garner Lake Road. Follow S. Garner Lake Road to Boxelder Drive. Turn right onto Boxelder Drive Monday, July 16 – Governing Board; Coffee Hour, FMCA and proceed to the Boxelder RV Park entrance and turn le . Store, Informa on, and Seminars Volunteers FROM US 50 NORTHBOUND: From northbound US 50, turn NOTE: Although you may see shorter routes to the facility, the right onto Southern Road. Follow Southern Road to Hwy 59. routes outlined here have been coordinated with local police Cross Hwy 59 and Southern Road becomes S. Garner Lake to provide for the safety of conven on a endees and to mini- Road. Follow S. Garner Lake Road to Boxelder Drive. Turn right mize traffic e-ups as much as possible. Your coopera on is onto Boxelder Drive and proceed to the Boxelder RV Park en- very important and is appreciated by everyone. trance and turn le . • EXECUTIVE BOARD FROM US 14 SOUTHBOUND: Con nue on southbound US 14, • GOVERNING BOARD which will turn into eastbound Hwy. 51. Con nue on Hwy. 51 • COMMITTEE MEMBERS past S. Garner Lake Road and to Fox Park Ave. Turn right onto Fox Park Ave. and proceed to Boxelder Road. Turn right onto • PAST NATIONAL OFFICERS Boxelder Road and proceed to the Boxelder RV Park entrance • FAMILY DELUXE 30‐AMP on the right. • FAMILY DELUXE 50‐AMP • ADVANCE CREW FROM I‐90 WESTBOUND: Take exit 129 and turn le onto S. • PARKING TEAM Garner Lake Road. Con nue on S. Garner Lake Road to Hwy. 51. Turn le onto Hwy. 51 and proceed to Fox Park Ave. Turn FROM I‐90 WESTBOUND: Take exit 129 and turn le onto S. right onto Fox Park Ave. and proceed to Boxelder Road. Turn Garner Lake Road. Con nue on S. Garner Lake Road to Wind- right onto Boxelder Road and proceed to the Boxelder RV Park mill Drive. Turn le onto Windmill Drive and proceed to the entrance on the right. Windmill Campground. FROM I‐90 EASTBOUND: Take exit 129 and turn right onto S. FROM I‐90 EASTBOUND: Take exit 129 and turn right onto S. Garner Lake Road. Con nue on S. Garner Lake Road to Hwy. Garner Lake Road. Con nue on S. Garner Lake Road to Wind- 51. Turn le onto Hwy. 51 and proceed to Fox Park Ave. Turn mill Drive. Turn le onto Windmill Drive and proceed to the right onto Fox Park Ave. and proceed to Boxelder Road. Turn Windmill Campground. FROM WYOMING 59 NORTHBOUND: From northbound Wyo- to Garner Lake Road. Turn right onto S. Garner Lake Road and ming 59, turn right onto S. Garner Lake Road. Follow S. Garner proceed to Boxelder Road. Turn le onto Boxelder Road and Lake Road to Windmill Drive. Turn right onto Windmill Drive proceed to Wrangler Road. Turn le onto Wrangler Road and and proceed to the Windmill Campground. proceed to Maverick Drive. FROM US 50 NORTHBOUND: From northbound US 50, turn FROM I‐90 EASTBOUND: Take exit 128 then turn right on right onto Southern Road. Follow Southern Road to Hwy 59. Hwy. 51. Con nue on Hwy. 51 to Axel Ave. Turn right on Axel Cross Hwy 59 and Southern Road becomes S. Garner Lake Ave. and proceed to Mar ngale Drive. Turn le and proceed Road. Follow S. Garner Lake Road to Windmill Drive. Turn right to Garner Lake Road. Turn right onto S. Garner Lake Road and onto Windmill Drive and proceed to the Windmill proceed to Boxelder Road. Turn le onto Boxelder Road and Campground. proceed to Wrangler Road. Turn le onto Wrangler Road and FROM US 14 SOUTHBOUND: Con nue on southbound US 14, proceed to Maverick Drive. which will turn into eastbound Hwy. 51. Con nue on S. Garner FROM WYOMING 59 NORTHBOUND: From northbound Wyo- Lake Road Windmill Drive. Turn le onto Windmill Drive and ming 59, turn right onto S. Garner Lake Road. Follow S. Garner proceed to the Windmill Campground. Lake Road to Boxelder Drive. Turn right onto Boxelder Drive and proceed to Wrangler Road. Turn le onto Wrangler Road • WILL CALL/STAGING AREA and proceed to Maverick Drive. • RV BASICS FROM US 50 NORTHBOUND: From northbound US 50, turn • CARAVANS right onto Southern Road. Follow Southern Road to Hwy 59. • VOLUNTEERS Cross Hwy 59 and Southern Road becomes S. Garner Lake • FAMILY — 30‐AMP, 30‐AMP WITH WATER, 50‐ Road. Con nue on S. Garner Lake Road to Boxelder Road. Turn AMP WITH WATER, FULL GENERATOR, AND NO right onto Boxelder Road and proceed to Wrangler Road. Turn GENERATOR le onto Wrangler Road and proceed to Maverick Drive. • DISABLED — 30‐AMP, 30‐AMP WITH WATER, 50‐ FROM US 14 SOUTHBOUND: Con nue on southbound US 14, AMP WITH WATER, DELUXE 30‐AMP, DELUXE 50‐ which will turn into eastbound Hwy. 51. Turn right on Axel Ave. and proceed to Mar ngale Drive. Turn le and proceed AMP, FULL GENERATOR, AND NO GENERATOR to S. Garner Lake Road. Turn right onto S. Garner Lake Road FROM I‐90 WESTBOUND: Take exit 128 then turn right on and proceed to Boxelder Road. Turn le onto Boxelder Road Hwy. 51. Con nue on Hwy. 51 to Axel Ave. Turn right on Axel and proceed to Wrangler Road. Turn le onto Wrangler Road Ave. and proceed to Mar ngale Drive. Turn le and proceed and proceed to Maverick Drive. Directions, continued
• EXHIBITORS Road and proceed to Boxelder Road. Turn le onto Boxelder Road and proceed to Wrangler Road. Turn le onto Wrangler FROM I‐90 WESTBOUND: Take exit 129 and turn le onto S. Road and proceed to Maverick Drive. Garner Lake Road. Con nue on S. Garner Lake Road to Wind- mill Drive. Turn le onto Windmill Drive and proceed to the FROM I‐90 EASTBOUND: Take exit 128 then turn right on Commercial Registra on at the East Pavilion. Hwy. 51. Con nue on Hwy. 51 to Axels Ave. Turn right on Ax- els Ave. and proceed to Mar ngale Drive. Turn le and pro- FROM I‐90 EASTBOUND: Take exit 129 and turn right onto S. ceed to S. Garner Lake Road. Turn right onto S. Garner Lake Garner Lake Road. Con nue on S. Garner Lake Road to Wind- Road and proceed to Boxelder Road. Turn le onto Boxelder mill Drive. Turn le onto Windmill Drive and proceed to the Road and proceed to Wrangler Road. Turn le onto Wrangler Commercial Registra on at the East Pavilion. Road and proceed to Maverick Drive. FROM WYOMING 59 NORTHBOUND: From northbound Wyo- FROM WYOMING 59 NORTHBOUND: From northbound Wyo- ming 59, turn right onto S. Garner Lake Road. Follow S. Garner ming 59, turn right onto S. Garner Lake Road. Follow S. Garner Lake Road to Windmill Drive. Turn right onto Windmill Drive Lake Road to Boxelder Drive. Turn right onto Boxelder Drive and proceed to Commercial Registra on at the East Pavilion. and proceed to Wrangler Road. Turn le onto Wrangler Road FROM US 50 NORTHBOUND: From northbound US 50, turn and proceed to Maverick Drive. right onto Southern Road. Follow Southern Road to Hwy 59. FROM US 50 NORTHBOUND: From northbound US 50, turn Cross Hwy 59 and Southern Road becomes S. Garner Lake right onto Southern Road. Follow Southern Road to Hwy 59. Road. Follow S. Garner Lake Road to Windmill Drive. Turn right Cross Hwy 59 and Southern Road becomes S. Garner Lake onto Windmill Drive and proceed to the Commercial Registra- Road. Follow S. Garner Lake Road to Boxelder Road. Turn right on at the East Pavilion. onto Boxelder Road and proceed to Wrangler Road. Turn le FROM US 14 SOUTHBOUND: Con nue on southbound US 14, onto Wrangler Road and proceed to Maverick Drive. which will turn into eastbound Hwy. 51. Turn right onto S. FROM US 14 SOUTHBOUND: Con nue on southbound US 14, Garner Lake Road. Con nue on S. Garner Lake Road to Wind- which will turn into eastbound Hwy. 51. Turn right onto Axel mill Drive. Turn le onto Windmill Drive and proceed to the Ave. and proceed to Mar ngale Drive. Turn le and proceed Commercial Registra on at the East Pavilion. to S. Garner Lake Road. Turn right onto S. Garner Lake Road • DISPLAY RVS and proceed to Boxelder Road. Turn le onto Boxelder Road Parking in the grass lot south of the Wyoming Cen‐ and proceed to Wrangler Road. Turn le onto Wrangler Road and proceed to Maverick Drive. ter Paved Lot • PUBLIC GATE AND PASSPORT CARS FROM I‐90 WESTBOUND: Take exit 128 then turn right onto Hwy. 51. Con nue on Hwy. 51 to Axel Ave. Turn right onto ARRIVING FROM ANY DIRECTION: Use Boxelder Road and en- Axel Ave. and proceed to Mar ngale Drive. Turn right and pro- ter CAM-PLEX on Broken Spur Road. Follow signs to Public Car ceed to S. Garner Lake Road. Turn right onto S. Garner Lake Parking on your le .
BASIC PARKING SIGNALS
Parking at a conven on can be a tricky en- deavor with the number of families that a end the events. The basic parking signals shown to the right can help you park in a safe manner. These uniform signals will be used by Parking Team members to help di- rect you as you park. Move rear of coach to the Come straight back. Distance to go (palms le , as seen in mirror. apart indica ng how far). These signals are usually given from the le rear of your coach. Never move the coach unless the parker is in plain view. When the parker leaves the preferred high-visibility le side of the coach to determine whether the other side is clearing, the STOP signal will be given. If at any me you do not understand the hand signal or addi onal direc ons are needed, wave your hand out the driver’s window and signal the parker to approach Move rear of coach to the Slowly (when pumping palms Crossed forearms indicate for conversa on. right, as seen in mirror. down, like pa ng a dog). STOP! “Wanted In Wyoming” Special Events Evening Entertainment Wyoming Center — 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday — Thomas Michael Riley Thursday — New Odyssey
Friday — “Ricky Nelson Remembered” Saturday — The Flashback Boyz Starring Ma hew and Gunnar Nelson
Conven on Featured Ac vi es
First‐Timer’s Orienta on All Exhibits Open Ladies’ Luncheon Tuesday, July 17, 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 11:45 a.m. Wyoming Center Friday, Saturday, Sunday Wyoming Center July 16, 17, 18, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Chapter Fair Ice Cream Social Tuesday, July 17, 4:00 p.m. Wyoming Center Friday, July 20, 1:00 p.m. Wyoming Center Morning Coffee Hour & Entertainment FMCA Town Center Card Bingo Frustrated Maestros K9 Demonstra on Friday, Saturday, Sunday Tuesday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. July 19, 20, 21 Wyoming Center East Pavilion 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Karaoke FMCA Town Center FMCA Supersized Book Club Tuesday, July 17, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 1:00 p.m. Day me Entertainment FMCA Town Center Heritage Center Theater FMCA Town Center — 11:45 a.m. Thursday — In Jest by Nels Ross Friday —Frustrated Maestros Service Informa on
Welcome to FMCA’s 98th International Convention in Gillette, Wyoming!
Service is an important function at our events, and many manufacturers and component suppliers provide limited service for attendees who are experiencing problems with their RVs. Please refer to the information at the bottom of this page regarding emergency service. Do not ask for routine maintenance or for services that can be handled before leaving home.
At this event you will be able to sign up for service prior to arriving in Gillette; on Wednesday, July 18, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Service Center at the Grandstand; and on site at the service provider’s vendor booth. A list of the service providers who have agreed to make pre-convention service appointments, along with their contact information, will be e-mailed to all registered attendees (it also will be posted on FMCA.com) as the event nears.
In most cases, a service vehicle (van or golf cart) will be dispatched to your motorhome in the family parking area. Service will be performed at the discretion of the manufacturer, component supplier, or service irm. In most cas- es, non-warranty work will be charged.
Happy RVing, and we'll see you in Gillette!
Sincerely,
Doug Uhlenbrock Director of Events
LIMITED ON‐SITE “EMERGENCY” SERVICE (For Service Related To Health & Safety Issues)
FMCA will permit emergency service vehicles on‐site beginning the first official day of family Parking (Monday, July 16) at FMCA’s 98th Interna onal Conven on in Gille e, Wyoming
Service during family parking days (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and July 16, 17, and 18) will be limited to emergency service. Emergency service is defined as any service to generators, refrigerators, air condi oners, heaters, and in- verters that must be performed to assure the health and safety of members. Regular or preven ve mainte- nance (example: changing oil or filters) or new installa ons are not considered emergency service. No new installa ons are permi ed on motorhomes parked on-site in the family parking area prior to noon on Wednesday, July 18. Service vehicles offering emergency service must display a yellow “Emergency Service” creden al promi- nently on their vehicle. There is to be no selling of any product or service in the family parking areas. All sales transac ons must be limited to assigned exhibit areas. Immediately no fy FMCA Security or the FMCA Office, located in the Heritage Center, if vendors without proper creden als approach you regarding service in the family area. Heat Exhaustion And Heat Stroke
Heat Exhaustion (Heat Prostration or Collapse) If not treated, Heat Exhaustion can progress to Heat Stroke
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Heavy sweating; paleness; skin cold and clammy; fast and shallow breathing; muscle cramps; tiredness; weakness; dizziness; headache; nausea or vomiting; fainting; dilated pupils
EMERGENCY TREATMENT: Rest in a cool area; drink cool, non-alcoholic beverages; take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath ; wear lightweight clothing; be transported to a medical facility, if necessary.
Heat Stroke (Sun Stroke) SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Heat stroke can sometimes mimic symptoms of a heart attack; exceedingly high body tem- perature; hot, dry skin (no sweating, even armpits dry); skin color is red; rapid pulse; confusion; difficulty breathing.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT: Cool body by applying wet, cold towels to the entire body or spray with a garden hose; fan the victim to promote sweating and evaporation; place ice packs under the armpits and groin area; reduce body temperature to 101-102 degrees; immediately transport to a medical facility.
To avoid falling victim to Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke, drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid extended time in the sunshine and heat. Take frequent rest breaks. Wear lightweight clothing. Do not ignore the signs and symptoms.
WARNING Did You Know? Exhaust Gas Is Deadly! Many attendees bring motorized transpor- tation to FMCA events to help move about Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and the grounds. These golf carts, scooters, etc. colorless gas that’s formed during the combus on of hy- are a wonderful convenience for those who drocarbon fuels. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can are not as mobile as they used to be. cause unconsciousness and death. Symptoms of carbon Using these vehicles in close proximity to monoxide poisoning include the following: pedestrian traf ic poses increased risk of an accident for which the user may be held Inability to think coherently responsible. Many owners of these vehicles Vomi ng may not be aware that their insurance does Muscular twitching not protect them in case of an accident. Throbbing in the temples These vehicles may not be covered under homeowner or motor vehicle policies. In- Dizziness surance companies may consider these Headache types of vehicles as “recreational vehicles” Weakness and sleepiness or “motor vehicles” and require that they be separately insured. Individuals may be able If you or anyone else experiences any of these symptoms, to purchase insurance coverage for these shut down the generator; exit the immediate area vehicles with an attachment (called a (whether inside the motorhome or outside); and get into “rider”) to one of an existing insurance poli- fresh air immediately. If the symptoms persist, seek medi- cy. Several companies will cover a small, single-seat electric scooter used to cal a en on immediately. Do not operate the generator transport a disabled person under a home- again un l it has been inspected and repaired. owner policy.
The best protec on against carbon monoxide inhala on is For your protection, and the protection of proper generator installa on and frequent visual inspec- other attendees at FMCA events, ask your insurance agent whether your vehicle is ons of the complete exhaust system. Also, your mo- covered under an existing policy or requires torhome should be equipped with a working carbon mon- additional coverage. oxide detector. GROCERY, PHARMACY, LAUNDRY, AND MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GILLETTE FAST FACTS The informa on below is provided solely as a courtesy to a endees and should not be construed as an endorsement or recommenda on by FMCA for the businesses indicated. For Emergency services dial 911. The CAM‐PLEX Mul ‐Event Facili es is located at Gille e is located in Campbell County. Sur- 1635 Reata Dr., Gille e, WY 82718 rounding coun es include Converse(south) Natrona (Southwest) Johnson (west), Pow- WALMART SUPERCENTER der River, MT (north), and Crook and Wes- 2300 S. Douglas Hwy., Gille e, WY 82718 ton (east). The area code is 307 and the zip Store: (307) 686-4060 — Pharmacy: (307) 686-5166 Hours: Store — 24 Hours codes are 82716, 82717, 82718, 82731, and Pharmacy — Mon-Fri: 9 am. to 9 pm; Sat: 9 am to 7 pm; Sun: 10 am to 6 pm 82732. Direc ons From CAM‐PLEX (Est. distance: 3 miles) United States Postal Service Office 1. Head north on Reata Dr. 311 S. Kendrick Ave., Gille e 2. Turn le onto Indian Paintbrush Dr. 3. Turn le onto S. Garner Lake Rd. (800) 275-8777 or (307) 682-3727 4. Turn right onto E. Boxelder Rd. 5. Turn le toward Powder Basin Ave. Campbell County Memorial Hospital 6. Con nue onto Powder Basin Ave. Walmart will be on the right. 501 S. Burma Ave., Gille e (307) 688-1000 ALBERTSONS (Food and Drug) 2610 S. Douglas Hwy., Gille e, WY 82718 Store: (307) 686-7352 – Pharmacy: (307) 687-2996 Campbell County Memorial Hospital Hours: Store — 5:00 am to 11 pm Walk‐In Clinic Pharmacy – Mon-Fri: 9 pm to 8 pm; Sat: 9 am to 6 pm; Sun: 10 am to 4 pm 501 S. Burma Avenue, Gille e (307) 688-9255 Direc ons From CAM‐PLEX (Est. distance: 3 miles) 1. Head north on Reata Dr. 2. Turn le onto Indian Paintbrush Dr. Pharmacy 3. Turn le onto S. Garner Lake Rd. Located inside Walmart Supercenter 4. Turn right onto E. Boxelder Rd. 2300 S Douglas Hwy., Gille e 5. Use the le 2 lanes to turn le onto WY-59 S. Albertsons will be on the right. (307) 686-5166 WALGREENS (Food and Drug) Powder River Dental 2000 S. Douglas Hwy., Gille e, WY 82718 (307) 682-4517 1211 S Douglas Hwy., Suite 200, Gille e Hours: Store — 8 am to 10 pm (307) 682-6771 Pharmacy — 8 am to 10 pm
Animal Medical Center of Wyoming Direc ons From CAM‐PLEX (Est. distance: 2.7 miles) 1. Head north on Reata Dr. 200 E. Lakeway Road, Gille e 2. Turn le onto Indian Paintbrush Dr. (307) 682-1507. 3. Turn le onto S. Garner Lake Rd. 4. Turn right onto E. Boxelder Rd. Weather broadcasts can be found on the 5. Use the second-from-the-le lane to turn onto WY-59 S. Walgreens will be on following Gille e sta ons: the right.
EASTSIDE LAUNDRY (Coin Laundry) Digital TV Sta ons 1080 E. Highway 14 16, Gille e, WY 82716 KTWO – TV 2 (ABC) KOTA – TV 12 (ABC) (307) 685-2722 Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 9 pm Radio Sta ons Direc ons From CAM‐PLEX (Est. distance: 2.5 miles) KGWY – 100.7 FM KCOV-LP – 95.7 FM 1. Head north on Reata Dr. KXXL – 106.1 FM KDDV – 101.5 FM 2. Turn le onto Indian Paintbrush Dr. KIML – 1270 AM 3. Turn le onto S. Garner Lake Rd. 4. Turn le onto WY-51 W. 5. Turn le onto Stanley Ave. 6. Turn right onto E. 4th St. Eastside Laundry will be on the right.