Thank you for registering for FMCA’s 102nd Annual International Convention and RV Showcase. We have an incredible event planned and I can’t wait to get every- one settled in so we can get this party started. The information you ind in this booklet will help you prepare for “Another Day In Perrydise” when you arrive. We will be implementing a number of rules and protocols (see “FMCA Interna- tional Convention Rules And Regulations,” p 5) to make sure everyone in attend- ance remains safe. I ask everyone to please follow these guidelines not just for yourself but for your fellow attendees. This is a irst step back to the life we en- joyed before Covid-19 and its important that we demonstrate that large gather- ings can be done safely with proper adherence to the established health proce- dures. • To park the large number of RVs that attend an FMCA International Convention, parking must begin several days prior to the event. For this event, Welcome Bags Sondra & Jon Walker will be distributed as attendees arrive and there will be a “Locator Link” for you to submit information about where you are parked. • Download the FMCA APP, 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 during the convention. • During the “Another Day In Perrydise” 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 Mon- day, March 8; full service begins Tuesday, March 9). 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, March 10, both the RV Displays and supplier and component exhibits will be open from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 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 Willandale Golf Cart Sales on a irst- come, irst-served basis and are primarily for family members with mobility issues. To order a golf cart in The FMCA Event App advance, contact Willandale at 330-663-3824 to re- quest an order form. FMCA Events has gone mobile! • We’ve teamed up with Crowd- Compass to build an app (for both Apple and Android) that will make your convention ex- perience easier. This app will include maps, seminar sched- ules, exhibitor locations, and other information about enter- tainment and activities – all in Most importantly, remember: It’s Still All About the palm of your hand! The app Having Fun! will be launched in mid Febru- ary and registered attendees
will receive an email with instructions on how to download it from the App Store or Google Play. Make sure you watch your email inbox and follow Jon Walker, F268778 us on Facebook – more info is on the way! FMCA National President FMCA Interna onal Conven on Informa on
Please Read Carefully Name Badges Name badges must be worn to gain admittance to the exhibit ENCLOSED ITEMS areas and all activities. There are spaces on the back of the Enclosed are your registration materials, which include every- badge to indicate emergency information and your RV location. thing you need to arrive and be parked. Early event information, First -Time Attendee Ribbons including seminar information, can be obtained by visiting If you indicated that this is your first International Convention, www.fmca.com and viewing or downloading a digital edition of we have enclosed red First Time Attendee ribbons. These attach the event program. to your name badges so experienced attendees may welcome Windshield RV Parking Credentials you and be available to answer your questions. Enclosed in this packet are two separate parking credentials International Convention Confirmation Guide that must be displayed in the lower driver’s side lower right corner of your windshield when entering the grounds and at all This guide includes a map and directions; emergency service times when parked. The larger card indicates the parking area information; International Convention Rules and Regulations; you requested (or were assigned to) and the type of service you facts about Perry; and other information. requested (30-amp, 50-amp, general, full generator, no genera- Arrival Procedures tor). The black-and-white card (Date of Entry) indicates the date Attendees who arrive on their assigned date should follow the you should arrive to be parked. Please place the credentials in directions to the parking area for which they have registered. your windshield in the order indicated below. Those arriving before or after their assigned date should follow the directions to the Arrival Area. Arrival routes have been de- termined with the help of the local police so arriving RV traffic
can be cleared off the highways as quickly as possible. The Arri- Date of Entry val Area will be open starting at 8:00 am, Sunday, March 7. A Parking member of FMCA’s Parking Team will be on duty each day in Credential the Arrival Area from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. If you have a towed vehicle, you can unhook it off grounds and have your co- The credentials acknowledge your registration aid the parking pilot or another member of your party drive it onto the grounds personnel who will guide you to the requested parking area. separately or it can be unhooked at the Arrival Area. The Date of Entry card indicates your assigned date of admit- If you wish to park with friends, you must arrive together with tance. If you arrive early, you may dry camp in the Arrival Area appropriate admittance credentials or meet in the Arrival Area. or pay a $30 fee per night to be parked early. If you arrive late, Identify your party by placing a piece of white letter-size paper in you may have to wait to be parked. If you decide to leave the grounds in your RV for any reason, you must display the window the window of each RV. Using a heavy black marker, write the credentials to re-enter. last name of one of the members of your group followed by the position each RV occupies in relation to the total number of RVs If you purchased 30-amp or 50-amp electric parking, the ser- in the party (Smith 1 of 3; Smith 2 of 3; etc.). This will alert park- vice in your sparking area will be activated at 9:00 am on the ing personnel that you wish to park together. date indicated on your Date of Entry credential. Whether you park on pavement or on grass, we ask that you Towed Car Credential use wooden blocks or waffle pads under your levelers. This credential should be displayed on the rearview mirror of your towed or towing vehicle. When re-entering the grounds in Departure Procedures your towed or towing vehicle, you must display the credential. Departure will be on Sunday, March 14. Electric will be turned For security purposes, please print your cell phone number, off at 9:00 am and all RVs should be off property by 12:00 pm. If name, and member number on the credential. you with to stay longer, visit www.gnfa.com/p/rvreservations. Welcome Bags & Locator Link Space is limited and you may be asked to move your RV. Welcome Bags will be distributed upon arrival and will include Family Emergency Contact Information the event program and other materials. There will be a web Attendees who wish to leave an emergency phone number with link for you to submit your parking location so you can be friends and family should provide them with the FMCA Infor- found in case of an emergency. There also will be an area to mation Center number: (513) 256-5779. This number will be in add your pet information should it become lost (or found) dur- operation beginning Sunday, March 7, at 8:00 am. ing the event. Share The #FMCARV #FMCAGA21 Fun On Social Media
FACEBOOK FROM A PHONE, TABLET, INSTAGRAM FROM A PHONE OR TABLET OR COMPUTER 1. Log into your Instagram account 1. Log into Facebook. 2. Create a post about your conven on 2. If you have not already “liked” our experience. page, search “Family Motor Coach As- 3. Type @fmcarvclub in your post to tag socia on” and follow us. our page. 3. On your own profile, create a new post about your 4. Tag your loca on as “Georgia Na onal Fair” conven on experience. 5. Be sure to use the hashtags #fmcaRV and #fmcaGA21 4. Type @fmcafans in your post to tag our page 6. Share your photo or video. 5. Make sure the post is set to “public” privacy se ngs You can choose who sees your posts. In your account so others can see it. se ngs, set your Instagram account to public or private. The status update will post on your personal meline and will link to FMCA’s page. TWITTER FROM A PHONE, TABLET, OR COMPUTER JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP FOR FELLOW ATTENDEES 1. Log into Twi er. 1. Log into Facebook. 2. Create a tweet about your conven- 2. Search “Family Motor Coach Associa on” and open on experience and tag @fmca_ (be our page. sure to include the underscore). 3. Select the “Groups” tab. 3. Include #fmcaRV and #fmcaGA21 in your tweet. 4. Click the “Join” bu on for the “Perry A endees – 102nd FMCA Conven on” group. Tagging FMCA will link the tweet to our page and using 5. You will need to be approved by an admin before you the hashtags will make the tweets show up in the social are able to par cipate in the group. We will be check- stream on the Perry conven on app. ing frequently and approving new requests.
Registration Information, continued
Mail General Information If you plan to have mail forwarded to this event, it is very im- There are limited water and dumping facili es at the site; portant that it be addressed as follows: therefore, please arrive with empty waste tanks and a full water tank. Sep c trucks will be available to empty holding Member Name & Membership Number tanks along with water trucks to fill water tanks. Check your c/o Family Motor Coach Association program for informa on about these services. 401 Larry Walker Parkway Perry, GA 31069 Hours of operation for the Information Center/Registration Desk located in McGill Marketplace are as follows: Mail will not be available for pick up until Wednesday, March • 10. Mail not picked up from the Information Center by 3:00 Sunday through Saturday, March 9 through 13, pm, Saturday, March 13, will be sent to FMCA National 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Headquarters in Cincinnati. Hours of operation for Will Call in the Arrival Area are as If you plan to pick up your mail at the post office in Perry, follows: please have it addressed as follows: • Sunday through Tuesday, March 7 through 9, Member Name 8:00 am to 5:00 pm General Delivery • Wednesday, March 10, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm 1400 Macon Road • Perry, GA 31069 Will Call will be relocated to the Information Center/ Registration Desk in McGill Marketplace on Wednesday, March 10, at 12:00 pm, and remain there through the dura- tion of the event. FMCA Interna onal Conven on Rules And Regula ons
1. Parking for registered attendees will take place from 9. Electricity is available at an additional cost. Security will 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, issue fines to anyone procuring electricity illegally, and March 7, 8 and 9; and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednes- may request the removal of the RV from the grounds. day, March 10. Non-registered attendees may register 10. Coordinators of caravans or large groups must schedule on site starting at 8:00 am, Sunday, March 7. Registra- an arrival time with FMCA’s national office. Caravan res- tion hours will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday ervations will be accepted for Monday and Tuesday, through Friday, March 7 through 12, and 8:00 am to March 8 and 9. 12:00 pm, on Saturday, March 13. If you arrive earlier than the date on your Arrival Card, you must go to the 11. Pets are welcome, but must be kept in the parking areas Arrival Area. unless they provide service assistance. Pets are not al- lowed in the activity centers — seminars, entertainment, 2. Parking spaces will be assigned at the discretion of the morning coffee hour, or exhibit areas. Be a responsible parking team. First arrivals may not necessarily be pet owner and clean up pet waste, prevent the pet from parked closer to the activity centers. making excessive noise, keep it on a leash when outside 3. Attendees may ride trams to all activities. Towed cars the RV, and do not allow it to relieve itself near RVs. may not be used to travel to activity centers. 12. Scooters, Segways, bikes, and other two-wheeled trans- 4. Follow the directions of the Parking Team and park only portation vehicles are not permitted inside exhibit build- in allocated spaces. Improperly parked RVs and/or ings, seminar rooms, and other areas restricted to pedes- towed cars will be towed away at the owner's expense. trian traffic. Wheelchairs and mobility carts are permitted 5. Security and safety personnel are responsible for the safe- in these areas. Your cooperation is appreciated. ty of attendees. Please obey their directions. 13. The use of privately owned golf carts is permitted. The 6. Please treat all event personnel and volunteers with speed limit is 5 mph. Headlights must be used before respect. dawn and after dusk. If your cart does not have operating headlights, it cannot be used in the dark. 7. An adequate parking space is provided for RVs and towed vehicles. RVs, awnings, and equipment must fit 14. Attendees must have valid insurance on all personal mo- within this space. bility carts and golf carts. 8. A special parking area will be provided for RVs that are 15. The Convention Committee reserves the right to ask towing boats or other large equipment. violators of the above rules and regulations to leave the grounds.
PROTECT YOURSELF — PROTECT PERRYDISE Covid-19 Informa on For Those A ending FMCA’s 102nd Interna onal Conven on
During this event, the following guidelines will be in 4. There will be handwashing and sani zing sta ons effect for all a endees, exhibitors, event staff, and set up throughout the ac vity areas. grounds personnel. Addi onal informa on will be 5. Exhibit hours will be from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on emailed to a endees prior to the event and included in Wednesday, March 10, and there will be staggered your Welcome Bag. entry into the exhibit halls for a endees on this day to help control overcrowding. A endees are encour- 1. Masks are mandatory. A endees must wear masks aged to avoid visi ng the exhibit halls on the first any me they are outside of their RV. Individuals day to reduce overcrowding. who have a medical condi on that prevents them 6. The hours for Morning Coffee & Doughnuts will be from wearing a mask must wear a face shield. extended to 9:30 a.m. to reduce crowding in the 2. Sea ng in all seminars, entertainment areas, and FMCA Town Hall (Sheep Barn). social gathering loca ons will be set for social dis- 7. Gatherings of more than eight people without social tancing. Please do not move chairs around to be distancing are discouraged. closer to others. 8. Anyone who refuses to follow the guidelines will 3. The exhibit halls will feature wider aisles and one- receive a warning, and if they con nue to disobey way traffic with direc onal signs located throughout. they will be asked to leave the event. DIRECTIONS Georgia Na onal Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry, Georgia
NOTE: Although there may be shorter routes to the facility, please use the direc ons below, which have been developed for the safety of a endees and to minimize traffic e-ups.
arking for FMCA’s 102nd Interna onal Conven on & RV FROM ATLANTA (or the north): Travel south on I-75 and take Expo will commence on Monday, March 8, at 8:00 am exit 135 (Perry/Marshallville). Turn le and proceed east on Please display your admi ance cards in the lower right Larry Walker Parkway. Go past the North Entrance and the P -hand corner of the driver’s-side windshield. East Entrance and turn right onto Elko Road. Turn right on The Arrival Area will open on Sunday, March 7. Please go to Starbuck Road. the Arrival Area if you wish to meet and park with friends; if VOLUNTEERS you requested that your creden als be held at Will Call; if you FROM FLORIDA (or the south): Travel north on I-75 and take arrive before the date on your admi ance card; if you are an exit 134 (South Perry Parkway). Turn right on South Perry individual family arriving for the conven on without a specific Parkway, merge into the le -hand lane, and enter at the South affiliated creden al (Advance Crew, Volunteer, Disabled, or in Entrance. Proceed straight through the South Gate to the a registered caravan); or if you are not pre-registered for the parking area. conven on. FROM ATLANTA (or the north): Travel south on I-75 and take ARRIVAL AREA/STAGING AREA/WILL CALL exit 134 (South Perry Parkway). Turn le on South Perry Park- FROM FLORIDA (or the south): Travel north on I-75 and take way, merge into the le -hand lane, and enter at the South exit 135 (Perry/Marshallville). Turn right and proceed east on Entrance. Proceed straight through the South Gate to the Larry Walker Parkway. Go past the North Entrance and the parking area. East Entrance and turn right onto Elko Road. Turn right on Starbuck Road. FAMILY PARKING — 30-AMP & 50-AMP FROM ATLANTA (or the north): Travel south on I-75 and take ELECTRIC exit 135 (Perry/Marshallville). Turn le and proceed east on FROM FLORIDA (or the south): Travel north on I-75 and take Larry Walker Parkway. Go past the North Entrance and the exit 134 (South Perry Parkway). Turn right and proceed east East Entrance and turn right onto Elko Road. Turn right on on South Perry Parkway. Merge into the le lane and enter Starbuck Road. the South Entrance of the fairgrounds. Take an immediate le onto General Courtney Hodges Boulevard and follow to the ADVANCE CREWS, PARKING TEAM, RV BASICS entrance of the parking area. FROM FLORIDA (or the south): Travel north on I-75 and take FROM ATLANTA (or the north): Travel south on I-75 and take exit 134 (South Perry Parkway exit). Turn right on South Perry exit 134 (South Perry Parkway). Turn le and proceed east on Parkway, pass the South Entrance, merge into le -hand lane, South Perry Parkway. Merge into the le lane and enter the and turn le into the Southeast Entrance. Follow the signs to South Entrance of the fairgrounds. Take an immediate le enter the parking area. onto General Courtney Hodges Boulevard and follow to the FROM ATLANTA (or the north): Travel south on I-75 and take entrance of the parking area. exit 134 (South Perry Parkway). Turn le on South Perry Park- way, pass the South Entrance, merge into le -hand lane, and FAMILY PARKING — GENERAL, FULL turn le into the Southeast Entrance. Follow the signs to enter GENERATOR, NON-GENERATOR, EXTERNAL the parking area. GENERATOR; FRUSTRATED MAESTROS; COFFEE ALL 30-AMP & 50-AMP FULL-HOOKUP PARKING HOUR VOLUNTEERS; TYPE B MOTORHOMES FROM FLORIDA (or the south): Travel north on I-75 and take FROM FLORIDA (or the south): Travel north on I-75 and take exit 135 (Perry/Marshallville). Turn right and proceed east on exit 135 (Perry/Marshallville). Turn right and proceed east on Larry Walker Parkway. Go past the North Entrance and the Larry Walker Parkway. Go past the North Entrance and the East Entrance and turn right onto Elko Road. Turn right on East Entrance and turn right onto Elko Road. Turn right on Starbuck Road. Starbuck Road. FROM ATLANTA (or the north): Travel south on I-75 and take FROM ATLANTA (or the north): Travel south on I-75 and take exit 135 (Perry/Marshallville). Turn le and proceed east on exit 134 (South Perry Parkway exit). Turn le on South Perry Larry Walker Parkway. Go past the North Entrance and the Parkway, merge into the le -hand lane, pass the South En- East Entrance and turn right onto Elko Road. Turn right on trance and the Southeast Entrance and turn le onto Elko Starbuck Road. Road. Turn le at the Caravans entrance. DISABLED PARKING – GENERAL, 30-AMP & 50- EXHIBITORS AMP ELECTRIC, FULL GENERATOR, NON- FROM FLORIDA (or the south): Travel north on I-75 and take exit 135 (Perry/Marshallville). Turn right and proceed east on GENERATOR Larry Walker Parkway. Turn right onto General Courtney (There will be a separate Will Call and Arrival Area in the Dis- Hodges Boulevard. Turn le into the West Entrance of the abled Parking area for those who requested Disabled Park- fairgrounds. Follow signs to exhibitor registra on at Miller- ing, except for the those who have 30-amp and 50-amp full- Murphy-Howard Building. hookup parking.) FROM ATLANTA (or the north): Travel south on I-75 and take FROM FLORIDA (or the south): Travel north on I-75 and take exit 135 (Perry/Marshallville). Turn le and proceed east on exit 135 (Perry/Marshallville). Turn right and proceed east on Larry Walker Parkway. Turn right onto General Courtney Larry Walker Parkway. Turn right into the North Entrance and Hodges Boulevard. Turn le into the West Entrance of the proceed to the parking area. fairgrounds. Follow signs to exhibitor registra on at Miller- FROM ATLANTA (or the north): Travel south on I-75 and take Murphy-Howard Building. exit 135 (Perry/Marshallville). Turn le and proceed east on Larry Walker Parkway. Turn right into the North Entrance and PUBLIC GATE AND PASSPORT CARS proceed to the parking area. Public and passport car parking for FMCA’s 102nd Interna on- al Conven on & RV Expo will be located at Lot F inside the CARAVANS North Entrance at the Georgia Na onal Fairgrounds and Agri- FROM FLORIDA (or the south): Travel north on I-75 and take center. Public and passport will be directed to take exit 135 exit 134 (South Perry Parkway exit). Turn right on South Perry (Perry/Marshallville), drive east on Larry Walker Parkway, pro- Parkway, merge into the le -hand lane, pass the South En- ceed to the North Entrance, turn right into the grounds, and trance and the Southeast Entrance and turn le onto Elko follow the signs for public parking. Road. Turn le at the Caravans entrance. FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT
Allen Allen ff r ride in mobility scooters. No l charity in the Perry area. motorized vehicles will be al- motorized vehicles a Magic Mile water bo le and Je 7:30 p.m. Josh Turner Josh Turner The Grapevine
approximately 1 mile. Reaves Arena Reaves Friday, March 12 March Friday, Saturday, March 13 Wednesday, March 10 March Wednesday,
FMCA Info Desk (McGill Marketplace) Seminar 1
Will reschedule for Saturday in Will reschedule weather. the event of severe Town Center FMCA near the bicycles, golf carts, or other lowed. par cipant packet. packet. par cipant - Rain or Shine (Please arrive by am) 7:45 person individually. Or register onsite and pick up race packet at the To register, visit join.fmca.com/the-magic-mile-1 ● Where: Meet at the start line start at the Meet ● Where: ● Course distance will be ● Bring your pets! ● Par cipants may walk, run, o ● All proceeds will go to a loca ● All proceeds Race Info 8 am at 12, March Friday, ● When: • Registra on Info ● $10 per person each please enter group, or a a couple as are walking you ● If ● All par cipants will receive arch 9 & 11, 6 pm 11, arch 9 & trated Maestros trated Maestros A Dog’s Purpose A Dog’s
GOATEE Morning Coffee Morning Coffee Hour Saturday Thursday, Friday, am am to 9:30 12, 13, 8 March 11, FMCA Town Center, Sheep Barn 1 Featuring The Frus Bean Bag Toss 9:30 am 11, Thursday, March 1 Sheep Barn FMCA Trivia Challenge Saturday, Thursday, Friday. 3 pm March 11-13, Area Recep ons Marketplace McGill FMCA Whisker Games 11, 2 pm Thursday, March Area Recep ons Marketplace McGill Movie Night — Tuesday &Thursday, M Heritage Hall Ice Cream Social 1 pm 12, Friday, March FMCA Town Center, Sheep Barn 1 FMCA Supersized Book Club 1 pm 13, March Saturday, Building, Miller-Murphy-Howard
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BEARD “Another Day In Perrydise” Day “Another McGILL RECEPTIONS AREA Whiskers — Pe on will be crowned by pm. Th 1:15 by place stage Gentlemen, Gentlemen, want you’ll hair? Then facial your Proud of Games. Com- Mr. Whiskers FMCA’s sign up for or Goatee, of three categories — Beard, pete in one and growth the on be judged and — Mustache winners, the three grooming of you whiskers. From Day In Perryd the “Another on noon before Center the Informa on at up Sign Friday, March 12, t com- furry-faced for your favorite as well. Cheer fun de pe tor, and then help FRIDAY, MARCH 12 Reaves Arena Reaves Arena All Exhibits Open pm pm to 5 10, 12 Wednesday, March Saturday Thursday, Friday, pm 12, 13, 9 am to 5 March 11, Grown Georgia & Miller-Murphy-Howard Buildings Ladies’ Luncheon ( cketed event) 11, 11:30 am Thursday, March Area Recep ons Marketplace McGill The Special Events schedule below is is below schedule Events The Special and program your check Please tenta ve. FMCA In Perrydise” Day “Another the days exact arrive for you when event app these ac vi es. for and mes Discover GNFA Guided Walkabout pm 11 am to 3 9, Tuesday, March Tower Clock the at Meet Card Bingo 6 pm 9, Tuesday, March Area Recep ons Marketplace McGill First-Timer’s Orienta on 10 am 10, Wednesday, March Saturday, March 13, 1:00 p.m. Miller-Murphy-Howard Building, Seminar 1
FMCA is hos ng its fourth Supersized Book Club during the “Another Day In Perrydise” conven on. A endees are invited to read The Reluc- tant RV Wife by Gerri Almand. Ms. Almand will be in Perry to discuss the book, answer ques ons, and sign copies.
Gerri is a re red social worker turned writer, storyteller, and speaker. Through her hus- band’s re rement crisis, which included buy- ing an RV and declaring they should travel, Gerri found her voice as an RVing travel/ memoir writer. A er four years and 49 states, she shed her reluctance and embraced the lifestyle as a full- me RVing nomad.
Service Informa on LIMITED ON-SITE “EMERGENCY” SERVICE Service is an important function at our events, and (For Service Related To Health & Safety Issues) many manufacturers and component suppliers FMCA will permit emergency service vehicles on-site provide limited service for attendees who are ex- beginning the first Monday, March 8 periencing problems with their RVs. Please refer to the information opposite this page regarding • Service during the main family parking days — Monday and Tues- emergency service. Do not ask for routine mainte- day, March 8 and 9 — will be limited to emergency service. nance or for services that can be handled before • leaving home. Emergency service is defined as any service to generators, refriger- ators, air condi oners, heaters, and inverters that must be per- At this event you will be able to sign up for service formed to assure the health and safety of members. Regular or prior to arriving in Perry; on Wednesday, March preven ve maintenance (example: changing oil or filters) or new 10, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Service Cen- installa ons are not considered emergency service. ter in the Multipurpose Building; and on site at • the service provider’s vendor booth. A list of the No new installa ons are permi ed on RVs parked on-site in the service providers who have agreed to make pre- family parking area prior to noon on Wednesday, March 10. convention service appointments, along with their • Service vehicles offering emergency service must display a yellow contact information, will be e-mailed to all regis- “Emergency Service” creden al pon their vehicle. tered attendees (and posted on FMCA.com) as the • event nears. 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 In most cases, a service vehicle (van or golf cart) exhibit areas. will be dispatched to your motorhome in the fami- • ly parking area. Service will be performed at the Immediately no fy FMCA Security or the FMCA Commercial Office, located in the Miller-Murphy-Howard Buildings East/West Gallery, discretion of the manufacturer, component sup- if vendors without proper creden als approach you regarding ser- plier, or service irm. In most cases, non-warranty vice in the family area. work will be charged. 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 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 tem- perature 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- Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and tation to FMCA events to help move about 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 monoxide poisoning include the following: Using these vehicles in close proximity to pedestrian traf ic poses increased risk of an • Inability to think coherently accident for which the user may be found • 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 • Dizziness homeowner or motor vehicle policies. In- • Headache surance companies may consider these 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, cal a en on immediately. Do not operate the generator single-seat electric scooter used to again un l it has been inspected and repaired. transport a disabled person under a home- 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 ons of the complete exhaust system. Also, your mo- insurance agent whether your vehicle is torhome should be equipped with a working carbon mon- covered under an existing policy or requires oxide detector. additional coverage. FMCA’s 103rd
RVSEF Coach Weighing Service Interna onal Conven on The RVSEF RV Weighing Service utilizes certi ied scales to determine individual wheel position loads. Owners complete a comprehensive worksheet that includes all & RV Expo critical weight and tire ratings. Scale readings and ratings are entered into a custom computer program that gener- July 7, 8, 9, 10, 2021 ates a weight analysis report, detailing safety margins on Cam-Plex Mul -Event Facili es each component in terms of whether a rating is exceeded Gille e, Wyoming or not yet reached, and by how much. Members receive a preliminary report at the weighing site, followed by a comprehensive report, including tire load/in lation ta- bles, in the mail. The cost of the weighing is $60.
There is no charge for the education program titled “RV Weight & Tire Safety” presented by RVSEF. Check your program for day, time, and location.
REGISTRATION Sign up for RV weighing at the FMCA Information OPENING SOON! Center located in McGill Marketplace on Wednes- day, March 10, 2021, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, or during exhibit hours in the supplier exhibits at the RV Safety & Education Foundation booth (206). Appointments are limited.
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 RV 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 RV. Never move the RV unless the parker is in plain view. When the parker leaves the preferred high-visibility le side of the RV 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 RV to the Slowly (when pumping palms Crossed forearms indicate for conversa on. right, as seen in mirror. down, like pa ng a dog). STOP! PERRY FAST FACTS GROCERY, PHARMACY, LAUNDRY, AND MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING
For Emergencies, dial 911. 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. Perry is located in Houston County. Surrounding coun es include Dooly The Georgia Na onal Fairgrounds and Agricenter is located at (south), Macon (west), Peach (northwest), 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069 Bibb (north), Twiggs (northeast), Bleckley (east), and Pulaski (southeast). Perry is ap- WALMART SUPERCENTER 1009 St. Patrick’s Drive, Perry, GA 31069 proximately 15 miles south of Warner Rob- Store: (478) 987-1444 — Pharmacy: (478) 987-2323 ins; 27 miles south of Macon; 97 miles Hours: Store — 24 Hours; Pharmacy — Mon-Fri: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Sat: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Sun: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm southeast of Atlanta; and 135 miles north of the Florida border. The area code is 478 Directions From GNFA (Est. distance: 3 miles) and the zip code is 31069. 1. Go west on Larry Walker Parkway/Golden Isle Parkway 2. Merge onto I-75 N ramp to Macon U.S. Post Office 3. Take exit 136 for US-341/GA-7 toward Perry/Fort Valley 1400 Macon Road, Perry 4. Keep right at the fork and turn onto GA-7 S/US 341 Sam Nunn Blvd. 5. Take the irst left on Hampton Court. Walmart is straight ahead. (478) 988-1251
Perry Hospital | Houston Healthcare KROGER (Food and Drug) 1367 Sam Nunn Blvd., Perry, GA 31069 1120 Morningside Drive, Perry Store: (478) 988-8474 — Pharmacy: (478) 988-8398 (478) 987-3600 Hours: Store — 6:00 am to 1:00 am; Pharmacy— Mon-Fri: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm; Sat: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sun: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Wes Park Family Den stry 233 Wes Park Drive, Perry Directions From GNFA (Est. distance: 3 miles) 1. Go west on Larry Walker Parkway/Golden Isle Parkway (478) 987-7863 2. Merge onto I-75 N ramp to Macon
3. Take exit 136 for US-341/GA-7 toward Perry/Fort Valley Perry Animal Hospital 4. Keep right at the fork and turn onto GA-7 S/US 341 Sam Nunn Blvd. 633 General Courtney Hodges Blvd., Perry 5. Travel to the second traf ic light and Kroger will be on the right. (478) 224-7387 CVS (Food and Drug) Weather broadcasts can be found on the 1100 Washington Street, Perry, GA 31069 following Perry area TV and radio sta ons: Store: (478) 987-0707 Hours: Store — 8:00 am to 9:00 pm; Pharmacy — Mon-Fri: Digital TV Sta ons 8:00 am to 9:00 pm; Sat: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sun: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
WPGA – 58 (ABC) WMAZ – 13 (CBS) Directions From GNFA (Est. distance: 2.0 miles) WGXA – 24 (FOX) WMGT – 41 (NBC) 1. Go west on Larry Walker Parkway/Golden Isle Parkway 2. Turn right onto US-41 N/GA-7 N/GA-127 E/General Courtney Hodges Blvd. Radio Sta ons 3. Turn left onto Meeting Street. WMUM – 89.7 FM WNNG – 99.9 FM 4. CVS will be on the left.
WPWB – 90.5 FM WNEX – 100.9 FM WJTG – 91.3 FM WAYS – 1500 AM WALGREENS (Food and Drug) 1100 Ball Street, Perry, GA 31069 WPEZ – 93.7 FM WDDO – 980 AM Store: (478) 987-1222 WMGB – 95.1 FM WMAC – 940 AM Hours: Store — 8:00 am to 10:00 pm; Pharmacy — Mon-Fri: WIBB – 97.9 FM WZCH – 102.5 FM 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Sat: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sun: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
WDEN – 99.1 FM WQBZ – 106.3 FM Directions From GNFA (Est. distance: 2.6 miles) 1. Go west on Larry Walker Parkway/Golden Isle Parkway 2. Turn right onto US-41 N/GA-7 N/GA-127 E/General Courtney Hodges Blvd. 3. Continue straight onto Commerce Street. Walgreens is on the left. Cancellation Requests Refunds for this conven on will be made only upon wri en request ([email protected]). Cancella ons MAYTAG LAUNDRY (Coin Laundry) made by January 13, 2021, will receive a full refund 1003 Swift Street, Perry, GA 31069 Store: (478) 987-5865 Hours: Mon-Sun: 7:30 am to 9:00 pm minus $25 handling fee. Cancella ons made a er January 13, 2021, but before March 10, 2021, will Directions From GNFA (Est. distance: 2.4 miles) receive a full refund minus $50 handling fee. Abso- 1. Go west on Larry Walker Parkway/ Golden Isles Parkway. lutely no refunds March 10, 2021, and a er. Badges 2. Turn right onto General Courtney Hodges Blvd. and confirma on materials must be returned to the 3. Continue straight onto Commerce Street. FMCA home office before any refund is issued. 4. Turn left onto Macon Road. 5. Turn right onto Swift Street (Behind the Flash Food Store).