Thursday, June 27, 2013

JUNE 2013



The GLAMARAMA 2013 Planning Committee traveled to Goshen for a complete review of the facilities to assure every attendee will have an enjoyable experience at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairground September 18-22, 2013. The venue has wonderful buildings and open air shelters to accommodate all the events planned. To help preserve those memories and to give GLAMA and other visitors to the GLAMARAMA website a look at a great event a photo history has begun. We hope you enjoy the images and the explanations provided. As part of the support for the local community there will be a blood drive sponsored by GLAMA on the fairgrounds all day Friday. More details to follow.

As with any venue a map with directions has been developed to assure ease of access to the fairgrounds while avoiding as much Goshen traffic as possible. The map will be a part of the confirmation packet mailed to registrants. In addition, it will be posted to this website just prior to the rally.

With so many requests received concerning arrival and gathering procedures for caravanning groups, a plan has been put into place to allow caravans to meet on the fairgrounds on Tuesday or later in order to assure the group is together. Remember, all those parking together should have the same parking criteria, ie. 30 amp and water or full hookup. Specific instructions are part of the confirmation letter. Even if not arriving together, all attempts to park together with friends will be honored as indicated in the message below to chapter presidents from Rich Hahn, Parking Chair. Please note, only one representative from the caravan should contact Rich with the information requested.

To make your registration process easier, please select the REGISTER NOW! Link on the right. The fun is just one click away.

------------------Message from Parking Chair Regarding Caravans-----------------

To all GLAMA Area Presidents

It is with great excitement and anticipation that your GLAMRAMA13 planning committee is finalizing the last arrangements for our first all volunteer Area rally.  As most of you are aware we are trying to allow as much opportunity for area clubs to camp together if they wish.  To accomplish this it will be necessary for you or a member of your club to contact me with the number of coaches, their size and camping hookups desired.  I will make every attempt to keep the clubs together in each of the areas available ie full hookup, 30amp and water and full generator.  For the most part each of these areas is quite removed from each other so if a club desires to be completely together they will need to select the same hook up arrangements.  I would like this information no later than August 20, 2013.

Handicap parking is available in each of the hook up areas but it will not necessarily be associated with your club.  Its focus is on proximity to functions such as entertainment and venders.

I have also been asked where the clubs can meet to organize their entry into the grounds.  We   have a “gather” location on the grounds for your members to meet and disconnect any tow vehicles before entering the holding area.  This area is not suitable for camping overnight so other arrangements should be made if needed.  This area is for caravans larger than three units and should be approached through Gate 5.  For all other single coaches and groups of three or fewer entry through Gate 3 will be used.  Appropriate signs and assistance will be available to guide you through this process. 

The parking crew will make every effort to park members as quickly as possible but due to the individual nature of this process we will appreciate your patience.  Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have.  Your enjoyment during this rally is our main objective and everything possible is being done to assure that outcome. We look forward to seeing you all at GLAMARAMA13.

Rick Hahn
President Hoosier Cruisers
Parking Chair
260-615-1816