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2014 Grand National Rally GNR Special Edition What’s inside Greetings!................................................ pg 2 What to Expect at GNR...................pg 4-5 GNR Grounds Map................................. pg 7 Evening Entertainment................... pg 20 White Tent Entertainment............. pg 21
A Note from WIT Club
Greetings
WIT Club Members!
Winnebago Industries and WIT Club Staff, community to ensure guests will be able
or should we say, GNR Mission Control, to experience the wide range of activities
are excited you’ll be joining us in Forest available for this great community
City, Iowa, for an “Out of This World” celebration in addition to enjoying GNR.
experience as we celebrate 45 years of Our five-day rally will bring the best of
the WIT Club Grand National Rally and 45 both events – you won’t want to miss it!
years since The United States’ Apollo 11 Gates will open for GNR Pre-Rally parking
manned mission to the moon. With both on Monday, July 7 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
events taking place in the summer of and will continue daily from 1:00 – 5:00
1969, what better way to celebrate than p.m. through Thursday, July 10. GNR Pre-
to rendezvous in Forest City, Iowa in July Rally parking will continue Friday, July
for a week-long celebration of Winnebago 11 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 –
Industries products, complete with 5:00 p.m. daily through Tuesday, July 15.
seminars, entertainment, vendors, friends GNR Pre-Rally parking costs are payable at
and fun! the gate upon arrival, section C-50 is $15
The Grand National Rally will blast off per night, 50 amp sections are $12 per
this year on Wednesday, July 16 and night, and 30 amp sections are $10 per
run through Sunday, July 20. This new night.
mid-week kick off is designed to better Doesn’t this sound like an “Out of This
meet the schedules of more WIT Club World” time?! Please take the time to
members by enabling attendees to take look through this GNR Special Edition.
less vacation time to travel to Forest City It includes lots of details and highlights
and attend. We’ll kick off the 2014 Grand many of the events taking place at this
National Rally with opening ceremonies year’s Grand National Rally. We cannot
on Wednesday morning, July 16 and jump wait to see you in Forest City, Iowa
into a full schedule of activities for all in July! We’re getting ready for
attendees through closing ceremonies on lift-off and we promise you’ll
Sunday afternoon, July 20. have a blast!
As many WIT Club members know, Forest The countdown
City also hosts its annual Puckerbrush continues!
Days festival every summer. This year’s
Puckerbrush Days take place July 17-20. 10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3
The WIT Club will be partnering with the
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Contents
2014 GNR Special Edition
Vol. 45 No. 2
Features
Greetings! 2 White Tent Entertainment 21
What to Expect at GNR 4-5 GNR Special Building Tours 22-23 Advertising
Dessert cook-off 5 Visitor Center Hours 23 Bear Creek Golf Course 9
Which Entrance Do I Use 6 Arts & Craft Classes 24-25 WIT Riders Motorcycle Club 9
Transportation Rules 6 Youth Program Schedule 26 Miller & Sons Golf Cars 9
GNR Grounds Map 7
WIT Alley Cats 9
Youth Program Donation Form 27
Blue Ox 11
Arts & Crafts 8 Youth Pre-Registration Form 27
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures 12
Events to Note 10-11 Women on Wheels 29
GNR T-Shirts 16
WIT Gives 11 Navigating WinnebagoInd.com 29 Winnebago Industries 17
GNR Volunteer information 13 Honey Wagon Schedule 29 MCD Shades 17
GNR Pre-Rally Tours 14-15 GNR Dining Facilities 31 Winegard 18
WiFi info 18 Customer Service Info 32-33 FCIS Insurance 19
Head of Row Competition 18 State & Special Interest Groups 35 Skymed 28
FCIS Driving Safety Seminar 19 Shutterbug Contest 36 Freightliner 30
Evening Entertainment 20 Who’s Inviting Travelers 37-47 Lichtinn Motors 31
Puckerbrush Days 34
FCIS Insurance 48
WIT Club Command
Consumer Engagement Manager:
Denise Yeager, 641/585-6728
dyeager@winnebagoind.com
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
WIT Club Membership & Marketing
Specialist:
Administrator:
Pam Urbatsch, 641/585-6466
Area Representatives
Brynn Phillips, 641/585-6464 purbatsch@winnebagoind.com Eastern Area Representatives:
bphillips@winnebagoind.com Butch & Becky Moore
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures Butch: 269/615-7049
WIT Club Coordinator: Administrator: Becky: 269/615-7050
Heidi Nyhus, 641/585-6874 Melissa Kearney, 641/585-6267 butchandbecky@gmail.com
hnyhus@winnebagoind.com mkearney@winnebagoind.com
Western Area Representatives:
WIT Club Office Hours: Mailing Address: Andy & Jeanie Bienvenu
7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday P.O. Box 268 or Andy: 337/983-7745
800/643-4892, Ext. 1, FAX: 641/585-6703 1045 S. 4th St. Jeanie: 337/983-7746
Forest City, IA 50436 andyjeanie@cox.net
Visitors Center/Factory Tours:
641/585-6936
WIT Club welcomes news releases, articles and photographs for publication and retains the right to accept
or refuse articles, photographs, advertisements and has the right to edit all submitted material.
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What to Expect
at Grand National Rally
GNR Reminders
Heritage Park of North Iowa is dumping prior to entering the
dedicated to the preservation of grounds (the city has a dumpsite
America’s rural heritage. Heritage 1 block east of Casey’s on
Park offers a look back at period Highway 69).
buildings, machines and antiques
that date back to the late 1800’s Sections A and E offer 50-amp
to the early 1900’s. This year, electrical service, while sections
Are you a first
the park will again be hosting B, C, and D offer 30-amp service.
timer who has never
their annual Heritage Festival. Section C-50 offers larger sites
been to Forest City, Iowa?
Located just to the south of for a higher fee that allows
A seasoned visitor with 25+
the Winnebago Industries Rally car parking next to the coach.
rallies under your space belt?
Grounds, Heritage Park is inviting Many rows and sections are
How about somewhere in between?
all WIT Club members attending designated parking by affiliation
Well, this article is full of good
GNR to enjoy a day of activities of state or club; please see
reminders for all GNR rally goers!
with free admission to the park page 35 to review a list of these
Forest City is located 123 miles on Sunday, July 20. At 9:00 a.m. assignments. Attendees are
north of Des Moines, IA and a church service at Beaver Creek advised that the rally grounds are
137 miles south of Minneapolis, Church will kick-off the day made up of hilly terrain
MN. A community of 4,000 with museum buildings open and not all sites are
friendly people who have grown and activities thereafter. level, therefore,
accustomed to having their Please wear your GNR please bring
population double during the name badge for FREE provisions for
month of July, you can find almost admission to the park. leveling.
anything you need in town, from
Here is a fun fact; did As the rigs
grocery stores to discount stores,
you know Winnebago are now longer
pharmacies, a medical clinic, a
Industries is the only and slides more
veterinarian, dentists, restaurants,
RV manufacturer having common, parking
banks, eye doctors and much more!
the facilities to host an has become more
Forest City has a lot to offer in International Rally for involved. It is not likely
outdoor recreation! An addition its members? That’s just one of you will be able to park awning
to the city’s bike trail which runs the many reasons why we are so to awning with someone you
through the east side of the rally proud and so excited to host this arrive with as that will make us
grounds, allows bikers and hikers event for our WIT Club Members! ask someone else to back into a
to travel from the rally grounds to parking spot. No one is allowed
Pilot Knob State Park. The Forest The facility has approximately to re-park his or her coach in
City Disc Golf Course is located a 1,400 sites. The sites are covered a different site. Our parkers
few blocks east of downtown in by grass and the roads are either have a difficult job; please give
two of our city parks (Pammel Park gravel or asphalt. There are two them your total cooperation and
and East Woods Park), which are shower houses located on the consideration.
separated by the Winnebago River. grounds. Water is available to
coaches via hydrants at the end of You may take your coach to
The Bear Creek Golf Course offers
the camping rows. Campers hook customer service but it is advised
18 holes of scenic, memorable
hoses together to fill tanks. A that you use extreme caution
golf! The course meanders along
honey wagon service will empty in pulling out and particularly
the Winnebago River and Bear
holding tanks for a $25 fee for when you re-park. Moving your
Creek is adjacent to the rally
each call during GNR. We do coach is not recommended unless
grounds. These are just to name
recommend filling with water and necessary.
a few!
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Speaking of service, if you need scooters, golf cars, YMCA, a day at Adventureland Park,
work done at the Customer Service etc. (No ATV’s or movies at Forest Theatre, bowling,
facility during GNR, there are other large vehicles) and much more! Kids love the
several things you should do but all vehicles must program and will even be given a
and one of them is to sign up observe the 5 mph limit. Golf carts gift for participating! See pages
for service work as soon as you may be rented in advance through 26-27.
get into town. They are able to Miller & Sons Golf Cars, see page 9.
Thank you for deciding to join us for
accommodate 600+ units each year
Pet owners; leashed the 45th WIT Club Grand National
and are always looking for new
pets accompanied by Rally! This party will truly be “Out
ways to make that number greater
owners are welcome of This World!”
without sacrificing the quality of
at GNR! Dogs are to
their work. One week prior to GNR,
be exercised and cleaned up after
the week during, and the week
in the assigned areas and be on a
after GNR are the weeks they do
leash at all times. No dogs are
not take appointments. Please look
allowed in tents, buildings, people
for more information on Customer
movers, shuttles, or the
Service on pages 32-33.
amphitheater.
People movers
GNR offers a successful youth
provide
program for kids ages 6-16. Youth
transportation on
program registration will be
the grounds and
Wednesday, July 16 and activities
shuttles provide
are planned for Wednesday,
transportation to
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
locations around
including: midway rides, roller
town. You may bring
skating, activities at the local
your bicycles,
WIT Clu
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Sign up by July 1 to compete! C
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WIT Club is looking for the most “Out of This World”
ook-Off!
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dessert! Full judging criteria will be emailed to
participants prior to June 1. Cakes, Cupcakes, sd
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Cookies, Pies, Moon Pies, you name it…we a y, 5
want you to enter our cook-off! Compete against
other teams to see who will bring home the grand
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prize and bragging rights. Who’s our sweetest cook?
Questions, email Brynn Phillips, bphillips@winnebagoind.com.
Dessert Name _______________________________________________________________
Team Member #1/WIT # ______________________________________________________
Phone #/Email _____________________________________________________________
Team Member #2/WIT # (if applicable) _________________________________________
Phone #/Email (if applicable) _______________________________________________
Mail entry to: WIT Club GNR Cook-off, P.O. Box 268, Forest City, IA 50436 OR
email information to bphillips@winnebagoind.com.
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Which Entrance
and Exit Do I Use?
Initial Arrival at GNR: You need to enter through the Re-Entry with Your Motorhome After Initial
south gate to check-in. This gate is open daily Monday, Check-in: Use the red barn gate. Make sure you
July 7 through Thursday, July 10 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. have your state row card in your windshield
and Friday, July 11 through Thursday, July 17 from 9:00 visibly displayed, as this is what the guard will be
a.m. – Noon and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. looking for.
On Hwy 69 S, turn east on B14. You will turn north just past the This gate is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Chrysler dealership. Entrance is well marked. Remember: You cannot drive down the
Taking Your Motorhome to Customer Service for boulevards! If you do not know which roads
Repairs: Use the main entrance on the west side of you can use, please ask!
the Rally Grounds near River Oaks. This gate is open Re-Entry with Vehicle: Use the main entrance on
24 hours with security guards. the west side of the Rally Grounds near River Oaks.
Leaving With Your Vehicle: Use the main entrance on the west This gate is open 24 hours with security guards.
side of the Rally Grounds near River Oaks. This gate is open 24 Make sure to have your car pass visibly displayed.
hours with security guards. You will not be allowed onto the grounds without this.
Transportation Rules The blacktop boulevard is for
for Rally Grounds pedestrians, golf carts, and people
movers. Please pay attention to the
To ensure the safety of everyone on the Only electric mobility scooters with signs at both ends of the boulevard
rally grounds during Pre-Rally and the three or four wheels will be allowed and travel in the right direction. The
Grand National Rally, here are the rules inside the buildings, tents, and south street is for going to Friendship
for transportation: pavilions. Hall and the north street is for heading
towards River Oaks. Walkers are on the
During pre-rally week there will be no Gas scooters and motorcycles may not outside of the one-way and golf carts
parking by your motorhome or in the be used on the main boulevard, John K. and propelled vehicles on the inside
medians and grass areas near the access & Luise Hanson Blvd., or any blacktop of the one-way. Again, for those of
roads. You will be required to park in areas. They may be used to enter and you with golf carts or other modes
the parking areas only. exit the rally grounds only. of authorized transportation, please
The main mode of transportation on the All vehicles must obey the speed remember that walking traffic has the
rally grounds during this time period limit, which is 5 mph on the grounds. right of way. Anyone operating vehicles
will be gas or electric golf carts, electric Vehicles must be driven on the correct on the grounds must have a valid
mobility scooters with three or four side of the road as posted. The walking driver’s license.
wheels, two-wheeled 12-volt scooters, traffic is also requested to walk on the Please do not pass the people movers
two-wheeled Segways, bicycles, or the correct side of the road you share with when loading and unloading. Also,
people movers. the above vehicles. Walking traffic has please do not park where you would
the right of way. block access or transportation. We will
The rules will remain the same as in also have people movers in operation
the past for cars on the grounds during for those who would like or need a ride.
the rally. Cars or pickups will not travel They will pick up riders and return
the main boulevard at any time. The riders to their head of row.
only exception will be for Winnebago Three- and four-wheeled ATVs, Gators
Industries Maintenance, vendor or Kubota-type vehicles will not be
services, or entertainment vehicles, allowed to be driven for transportation
which must have a special vehicle pass. on the rally grounds in any area.
Car cruise will also be permitted.
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CATEGORIES: RULES:
1. Afghans 1. Entrants must be WIT Club members and
2. Counted Cross-Stitch attending the Rally.
2. Person submitting item must make entry.
3. Crochet (EXCEPTION: Any WIT Club member attending
4. Decorated Shirts GNR may enter items in Best of Show category.)
5. Holiday Items 3. Articles must be entered in one of the categories
6. Jewelry, handmade from the list only.
7. Knitting, handmade items only, 4. Articles must not have been previously entered
no machine-knitted articles in the GNR competition.
8. Needlework (hand work–embroidery, 5. Each household may enter one item in no more
than two categories.
crewel, hardanger, needlepoint, etc.)
6. Like items cannot be entered in more than
9. Needlework (machine embroidery) one category.
10. Painted Wood – Wall Hangings and Ornamental Items 7. Items must be completed within the last year.
11. Painting – Acrylic 8. All quilting entries must be small items only,
12. Painting – Oil no bed size.
13. Painting – Water Color
14. Paper Art
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. First, second, and third place ribbons will be awarded
15. Photography in each category at the discretion of the judges.
16. Plastic Canvas 2. Competition and exhibition will be in River Oaks,
17. Quilting- Appliquéd downstairs.
18. Quilting- Hand quilted 3. Entry forms will be available only at competition.
19. Quilting – Pieced and Machined by Entrant 4. Bring article Thursday, between
8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
20. Quilting – Pieced by Entrant and Machined 5. Judging will be Thursday from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
by Another Person
6. Winners will be posted in Friendship Hall on
21. Recycled Materials Friday at 9:00 a.m.
22. Scrapbooking 7. Winner’s certificates will be displayed Friday from
23. Sewing 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from
24. Swedish Weaving Noon – 2:00 p.m.
25. Wood Carving 8. Pick up articles Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Items not picked up will be in the WIT Club
26. Wood Carvings/Relief Office/Visitors Center after Noon on Sunday.
27. Woodwork (small machine-crafted items)
28. Woodwork (marquetry, intarsia, and wood mosaics)
29. Miscellaneous, only for items with no other category
30. Best of Show Division (Best of Show winners from state
rallies for GNR to GNR of current year. Need to bring
proof of Best of Show such as ribbons, etc.)
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24th Annual
WIT
Alley
145 Golf Club RD www.bearcreekfc.com
Senior Open Call for your tee time • 641-585-1353
The Senior Open at Bear Creek Golf
Course is scheduled for Thursday,
Lunch
July 10. Bearor Dinner
Creek Golf Course, One round of golf Cats
9 Pin
$5.00 off
in Forest City, IA, located just five
10% off
minutes away from and adjacent to
the rally grounds, will play host to this
tournament. Registration at Bear CreekBear Creek Golf Course
Bear Creek Golf Course
No Tap
Golf Course
Not valid on proisshop
prior
itemsto the 9:00 a.m.
or snacks
tournament Exp.start time. Tournament
8/15/13 Exp. 8/15/13
cost includes lunch. Event is open to all
Expires Expiration Date:
WIT Club members. Format, flights and
Expiration Date: 00/00/00
Bowling Tournament Thursday, JULY 17, 2014
payouts dependent on participation. Super Bowl, Hwy 9E, Forest City, IA
Please contact the Clubhouse for more 1. Transportation will be available from the River Oaks Bus Stop to
information at 641-585-1353. the Forest City Super Bowl at 9 a.m. Bowling will begin at 10 a.m.
2. Open only to WIT members 18 years and older.
3. All nine pin count on the first ball are strikes. Use highest 2012-
RIDERS 13 league average, a verifiable open bowling average of 21 games
WIT or more or highest verifiable average from the last five years. If
no established league average, men will use a 160 average, women
will use 130. All league averages must be verified. Handicap to be
based on 90% of 200. Four bowlers per lane, if possible. Optional
Scratch Pot available at tournament (separate men’s and women’s).
4. This is not a USBC-sanctioned tournament. No bowler is eligible for
any USBC (formerly ABC/WIBC) awards.
5. Separate prize lists for men and women.
R I D E 6. The annual business meeting will be immediately after bowling and
lunch at the Super Bowl. Lunch on your own. Monetary awards will
WIT Riders is an official special interest group this year at be given at the meeting. Prize fund pays 1:4.
GNR! They are looking forward to all motorcycle enthusiasts 7. Tournament Entry Fee (annual dues) $3.00 per person must be
joining them for some riding fun. paid by all participants. This includes membership in the WIT Alley
Cats International Club and annual dues.
WIT Riders are planning a pre-rally ride on Monday, July 14.
8. Cost: Bowling 3 games $8.00
It will be an all-day ride along the Mississippi River. They Prize Fund $5.00
also plan to have some short rides during rally week. TOTAL $13.00
For more information, contact: Bob Peterson, WIT Riders Tournament Entry Fee (annual dues) $3.00
President at 612-720-4089, robert.lpete@gmail.com, or stop TOTAL ENTRY FEE $16.00 _PERSON
by their Head of Row at GNR! 9. The Super Bowl is open Friday and Saturday nights only for open
bowling.
o
o l d ing t ’s 2014 WIT Alley Cats Bowling
H year
last ces! Tournament Entry Form
pri
Man’s entry name __________________________________________
Miller & Sons Average ___________ Verified by _____________________________
Woman’s entry name: _______________________________________
Golf Cars Average ___________ Verified by _____________________________
Address ___________________________________________________
2197 James, Ave., Britt, IA 50423 City ________________________________ State ______ Zip ________
millergolfcars@wctatel.net
WIT # __________________________ Exp. Date _________________
http://millergolfcars.com/
Phone Number ______________________ Email _________________
641-843-4132 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED($16.00/person) $_____________________
Now taking reservations for 2014 WIT Club GNR! Make checks payable to: WIT Alley Cats, and send with
Reserve early to qualify for 1 free golf car rental this form before July 1, 2014 to WIT Alley Cats, C/O Carol
(toward 2015 GNR reservation)! Hustad, 1585 Conestoga Trail NE, Swisher, IA 52338
(Questions, call 319-270-7352)
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2014 Grand National Rally
Events to Note
Opening Row Decorating Product
Ceremonies The WIT Club staff is challenging each
Display
Opening state, province or special interest group
The Winnebago
Ceremonies to decorate their head of row to fit the
Industries corporate motorhome
will take place theme, “Out of This World!” Judging will
display and the participating dealer
Wednesday, July 16 start at Noon on Thursday, so you have
displays will be open on the grounds
at 8:30 a.m. with the time to prepare your rows just in time for
immediately following opening
flag raising, WIT Singers and Row Parties that afternoon. Displays will
ceremonies Wednesday morning, July
welcome. Our Grand National Parade of be judged on decorations only. There will
16.
states will take place at 7:00 p.m., prior be three categories based on number of
to entertainment on Wednesday evening. coaches parked in each state/province/
group: Camp Freightliner at Grand
National Rally
Vendor Exhibits 1. 1-14 Units
Freightliner Custom Chassis and
Vendor exhibits will be open in Friendship 2. 15-39 Units
3. 40+ Units Winnebago Industries are pleased
Hall starting Wednesday, July 16! Stop
to offer a Camp Freightliner class
by the booths, attend the seminars, *$100 prize for first place following WIT Club Grand National
and learn about all of the great only will be awarded to each Rally this summer. This will be just
products to supplement your category. like the Camp Freightliner classes
RV and RV lifestyle! The
usually only available in Gaffney,
seminar listing will be First Timers Seminar South Carolina. The class is for
available on-line after Will it be your first time Winnebago and Itasca rear engine
June 1, so you can attending GNR? Please join us diesels only.
plan your days in the White Entertainment
ahead of time! To register for the class please go to
Tent at 9:00 a.m. immediately
www.freightlinerchassis.com web site
following opening ceremonies
Ride and Drive and click on the motorhome tab. Go to
on Wednesday, July 16 for the First
Ride and Drive with Owner Information, click on the Camp
Timer’s Question and Answer Session.
Paul Smith offers Freightliner tab and register for one
the chance to drive of the classes using the registration
Morning Exercise form at the bottom of the page.
one of our newest Enjoy rising early? Join Wanda Wendt
Winnebagos. Stop Registration is on a first come basis.
each morning, beginning Wednesday,
by the Ride and July 9, for Walking with Wanda. This is a Two Classes Offered
Drive tent across from the bus stop on great opportunity to start the day with Class 1: July 21-22
the grounds for the schedule and to sign a 30-minute walk and fun chatter with Class 2: July 23-24
up! Sessions will be offered Wednesday, your WIT Club friends! Cost Pilot only: $175.00
Thursday and Friday of rally week! Meet at WIT Singles Pilot and Co-pilot:
Head of Row. Exercise $225.00
Mt. Valley Vineyard and Winery at Sunrise will be
Mt. Valley Vineyard and Winery will host held from 6:00 – WIT Rodeo, Blue
a free performance and wine tasting on 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, Ox Challenge,
Sunday, July 13 from July 16-Friday, July 18 and Navigator’s
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Please in the amphitheater. Nightmare
bring a lawn chair
Compete with your fellow
to enjoy this fun Microwave Convection WIT Club members to win
event! Mt. Valley Oven Seminar bragging rights
is located at 20306 This year’s microwave convection oven in our annual contests!
340th Street, seminar will be offered on the Rally The WIT Rodeo, Blue
Forest City, IA Grounds and held in Friendship Hall on Ox Challenge, and
50436. Saturday, July 19 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Navigator’s Nightmare
competitions will
all be held in the
amphitheater.
10 witclub.com WIT Club NewsGames – Cornhole, Bocce Ball, Flying Saucer Toss
Join your friends in some classic games and our new flying
saucer toss at GNR. There is no pre-registration to play – just
show up!
Prop Sale
WIT
Now is your chance to get your hands on some of the props our
photo studio uses in our product brochures! Visit Friendship
Hall on Sunday afternoon, July 20 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. to
Gives:
find some great deals!
Closing Ceremonies
Closing ceremonies will take place Sunday, July 20 at 4:00 p.m.
in the amphitheater, with the Ice Cream Social taking place 3rd Annual GNR
just prior to at 3:30 p.m.
Blood Drive
Friday, July 18
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
WIT Club members are giving people and
your clubs and chapters show that by your
volunteerism. WIT Club is hosting a blood
drive at this year’s GNR, and we hope to
be able to demonstrate our commitment
to community health needs while helping
to ensure that an adequate blood supply
is available at all times for anyone who
needs it.
Giving blood is safe, simple and helps save
lives. Each pint of blood that is donated
may be helping as many as three people.
The American Red Cross is the largest
single provider of blood in the country.
They provide blood to 3,000 hospitals
across the country. About 38,000 people
need blood each day in the United States.
Those people count on volunteer donors to
give them a chance at life.
The Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in
Long parabolic springs and extended rear overhang cause gas the upper level of River Oaks on Friday,
motorhomes to sway from side-to-side. A TigerTrak™ between July 18 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Please
the rear axle and the frame allows unhindered up and down make sure to stop by and do your part!
movement of the springs, virtually eliminating tail wag.
Strong As An Ox
2014 GNR Special Edition facebook.com/witclub 11Adventure
EXPERIENCE
THE
We’ll Do The Rest
Find out why WIT Club members have been raving about our caravans
and adventures since 1988! Our attention to detail will allow you to
focus on the fun and remove the uncertainties of exploring new places!
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures offers carefree travel hosted by professionally
trained guides to incredible destinations throughout North America with the
freedom to relax in your own RV.
Plan to visit us at our Winnebago Outdoor Adventures Tent located just north
east of Friendship Hall during GNR! We will preview our 2015 Caravan and
Adventure Schedule; you can visit with our Event Hosts; and register to win!
Our friends at Farm & City Insurance Services are generously sponsoring a
drawing for a $1,000 gift certificate to use toward the Adventure of your choice!
GNR Tent Hours: Don’t Miss Our Seminars Offered
Wednesday, July 16 – Friday, July 18 Throughout GNR:
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
Saturday, July 19 Caravan Reunion
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Wednesday, July 16 – 3:00 PM Seminar F
Sunday, July 20 Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Rally & Caravan Seminar
Topic: Current & New Events
Thursday, July 17 – 9:00 AM Seminar D
Join Winnebago Outdoor Advent
some fun in the Twin Cities June ures for Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
on your way to GNR! Enjoy the rich29-July 6 Rally & Caravan Seminar
majestic parks, and small town mid history, Topic: Traveling in Canada and Mexico
charm of a growing metropolis! west Friday, July 18 – 9:00 AM Seminar D
GNR Attendee Discount: Register
for Twin
Cities Adventure and GNR – we’ll Want to know more or make reservations
discount
the Twin Cities event by $50. Register for 2014 - 2015 events? Give us a call!
for this
adventure with a friend who’s also
attending GNR, Pam Urbatsch, 641-585-6466
and you will each receive $100 disc
ount on the purbatsch@winnebagoind.com
Twin Cities Adventure!
Melissa Kearney, 641-585-6267
For event details, please see: mkearney@winnebagoind.com
www.witclub.com/wit_tours
Call Pam for event details at 641-585
-6466.
12 witclub.com WIT Club NewsMVP’s needed
Do you know who the Most Valuable People are at A description of the volunteer assignments is on the
GNR?! Our volunteers of course, and we invite you to WIT Club website (witclub.com/grand_national_rally) or
be one of our MVPs! We must fill hundreds of volunteer contact Jeanie at 337/983-7746 or andyjeanie@cox.net
assignments in order to host the Grand National Rally for further information. After you arrive and receive
each year. If those who can will work just one shift, we you assignment(s) should you have conflicts with
will have more than enough volunteers to fill seminars or other activities you would like to
our positions. attend you will find a volunteer tent set
up near the President’s Club’s officers
So… that being said...
coaches across from River Oaks at the
How do you volunteer? West end of Hanson Blvd. from 10:00
Please complete and submit a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day. You can
the form below to the WIT stop by the tent, let them know
Club Office (P.O. Box 268, about the problem, and they can
Forest City, IA 50436). It will re-assign you to another shift
be sent directly to Jeanie in order to free you up for the
Bienvenu, WIT Club Western activities you are interested in.
Area Representative. You can You can also check in if you have
also submit the form online on free time to fill
the WIT Club website (witclub.com/ and they can tell
grand_national_rally) When you arrive you if there are any
at GNR you will find your assignment(s) unfilled assignments you could help with.
in your envelope at check-in along with your Our goal is to make this an easy process for
other rally information. everyone, while relieving the burden on a few.
GNR Volunteer Form
Please complete and mail to the WIT Club office. For your convenience, you can go to our WIT Club website at
witclub.com/grand_national_rally and complete the form online. It will be forwarded directly to Jeanie.
Expected date
of arrival in
Name ______________________________________________ WIT # ___________________ Forest City ______________________
Phone Number ______________________________________ Email _____________________________________________________
(This information will be used only for contacting you concerning volunteer assignments. Information will be kept private and not shared with anyone outside the
volunteer committee made up of the Western Area reps and the officers of the Local and State President’s Clubs.)
Choose a volunteer assignment – you may choose more than one
People Mover Traffic Control Games Winnebago Outdoor Store (Visitors Center) Arts & Crafts any of the above
Please sign me up for 1 shift 2 shifts 3 shifts
If you have signed up for any tours, classes or seminars, etc. that information will be forwarded to Jeanie by the WIT Club Office so she
can coordinate your assignments with those times.
Comments _____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
THANKS FOR BEING AN “MVP” AT OUR 2014 GNR
2014 GNR Special Edition mail to: WIT Club, P.O. Box 268, Forest City, Iowa 50436 facebook.com/witclub 13GNR Pre-Rally Tours
Arriving early to GNR? Join us on one of our pre-rally tours!
John Deere Austin, “SPAMTown” USA, Bike Ride to Pilot Knob
Friday, July 11 MN State Park
Departure: 7:00 a.m. Friday, July 11 Sunday, July 13
Meet at Red Barn Departure: 7:45 a.m. Departure: 10:00 a.m.
Return: 6:00 p.m. Meet at Red Barn Meet at Merry-Go-Round on Rally Grounds
Cost: $42 per person Return: 4:00 p.m. Return: 1:00 p.m.
Tour John Deere’s Engine Works where Cost: $50 per person Cost: $12 per person
unfinished engine blocks, heads and First visit the Hormel Historic Home, Enjoy a scenic bicycle ride to Pilot Knob
crankshafts are precision-machined which tells the story of the Hormel State Park! Bring your own bicycle and
and assembled into John Deere diesel family, founders of Hormel Foods, Inc. water bottle and meet at the merry-
engines as well as power centers for Next visit The Hormel Institute; originally go-round on the rally grounds. This
other manufacturers. The John Deere established in 1942, the institute has trip will include guides from the Forest
Tractor Cab and Assembly builds 6R, 7R, become one of the nation’s leading lipid City Cycling Club and is for moderate to
8R/8RT and 9R/9RT Series Tractors. After research centers. Lipids, including fatty advanced riders. Meet with Park Ranges,
the tour be sure to check out the gift acids and the complex lipids that comprise Deb Coates, and take time to explore!
shop full of John Deere gifts, clothes, biological membranes, play important Boxed lunch is included at shelter house.
toys, and accessories. You MUST wear roles in health and disease, including
closed toe shoes and be at least 13 years heart disease and cancer. Lunch will be
of age. Between facility tours you will included at The Old Mill Restaurant. And
enjoy a buffet at River Loop Public Coop of course, the day wouldn’t be complete
Market, where the food is grown and without a tour of The SPAM Museum!
raised locally. *Please note: In the event
of a production schedule change at John
Deere, this tour may be cancelled.
Mall of America Saturday, July 12
Departure: 8:00 a.m.
Meet at Red Barn
Return: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 per person
Here’s your chance to “shop till you drop!”
Round-trip motor coach transportation will
bring you to the easy drop-off area at the mall.
You will then be welcomed by a mall representative,
given a description and history of the mall, deals and
specials of the day, and the ability to ask questions.
You will receive a 2014 Mall of America Coupon Book,
Map and Directory, and a souvenir shopping bag!
Please wear comfortable walking shoes to check out
the 400+ stores! Lunch on your own. Motor coach
pick-up will be at approximately 4:00 p.m.
14 witclub.com WIT Club NewsAlternative
Energy & Farm
Tour
Monday, July 14
Departure: 9:00 a.m.
Meet at Red Barn
Return: 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $32 per person
This tour of North Iowa will show you a few ways our local
communities are utilizing different farming methods. First
visit the Forest City Farmers’ Cooperative and learn about its Amish Country in Northeast Iowa
Tuesday, July 15
key role in the community it serves. Then, hop on the bus Departure: 6:30 a.m.
for a stop at Iberdrola Renewables, LLC, the second-largest Meet at Red Barn
wind operator in the U.S., and a corporation at the forefront Return: 6:30 p.m.
of transforming the way the U.S. produces and Cost: $55 per person
uses energy. Lunch will be provided at Diamond Learn about the Amish culture from your step-on tour guide as
Jo Casino’s Kitchen Buffet with some free time to you visit several area homesteads and businesses. The day will
begin with a stop at the Oelwein Chamber of Commerce, you
spend as you wish in the casino. The group will then
will then attend an Amish Auction, visit the Helmuth Country
visit POET Biorefining, located in Hanlontown, IA, Store, have lunch and visit the Buckcreek Kountry Store,
producer of 56 million gallons of ethanol annually, Plainview Bulk Food Store, Farm Tour, Hershberger’s Coleman
for a plant tour. The tour will then conclude with a Store, and Raber’s Furniture Tour. Amish facts and folklore will
stop at Mt. Valley Vineyard and Winery, to see the be shared with the group as you enjoy the many sights, stores
grapes and process behind winemaking. and shops this area has to offer.
Registration for 2014 GNR Pre-Rally Tours
Name________________________________________________________________ WIT#_______________________________________
Cellphone #___________________________ Email address________________________________________________________________
Tour____________________________ @ $____________________ Number of seats___________ Total $______________________
Tour____________________________ @ $____________________ Number of seats___________ Total $______________________
Tour____________________________ @ $____________________ Number of seats___________ Total $______________________
Tour____________________________ @ $____________________ Number of seats___________ Total $______________________
Tour____________________________ @ $____________________ Number of seats___________ Total $______________________
Full Payment Required, by credit or debit card, with Registration
Must have a minimum of 40 people per tour* Total Cost $______________________
Mastercard Visa Discover
Card #_______________________________________________________ 3-digit code__________ Exp. Date____________________
Signed____________________________________________________________________________ Date_________________________
Please mail form to: WIT Club, P.O. Box 268, Forest City, IA 50436 or call: Brynn Phillips at 641-585-6464
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information have been provided to
Customize your coach!
better serve our Winnebago Industries
product owners: Order your MCD Shades today!
Service Administration
1-800-537-1885
For information about your current
Winnebago Industries motorhome,
service or dealer inquiries. Click on
‘Resources’ and ‘Manuals & Diagrams’
for Parts and Service information at Customize your coach!
www.winnebagoind.com
If you are thinking about ordering MCD shades for your Winnebago RV, now
is the time to have them installed.
By letting us order them ahead of time…you save dollars! Because of long
lead times, we MUST have your order by June 8, 2014 to qualify for FREE
freight (Up to $100 value). Pick them up at Customer Service, or have us
install them.
Brochures
1-800-643-4892, ext. 2 Name____________________________________________________________
For the latest brochures on Winnebago
Industries motorhomes or click on Phone Number____________________________________________________
“Request Brochure” under the Products
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page on the Web.
Second Owner Registration Coach Year & Model________________________________________________
To register on the Web as the second
Coach Serial Number_______________________________________________
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Us.” Scroll down and click on “Second
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or for commercial units or click on • We can make sure your window awnings We will need:
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2014 GNR Special Edition facebook.com/witclub 17Attention:
Head of Row
Information
Please contact Heidi Nyhus, WIT Club Coordinator,
at 641-585-6874 or hnyhus@winnebagoind.com with
your Head of Row order and table quantities as soon
as possible.
Limit of three Tent spaces cost
reserved Head of Row $25 each and will
spaces regardless of not be figured into
club size. ground layout unless they
are paid for by June 1.
Tents need to be
WIT Club Rally Wi-Fi Tips set-up with the
same angle as
2 tables are
included in the
Providing Wi-Fi access for over a thousand people amongst
the coaches in cost. Additional
the canyons of coaches parked side-by-side is one of the
that row. Tent must fit in a tables cost $15 each and
most challenging environments possible. The proliferation of
15' x 30' space. must be ordered by June 1.
small personal Wi-Fi devices (phones, tablets, ipods, etc) has
made it even more challenging to provide a seamless wireless
internet experience for rally-goers. All of these devices in close
proximity creates quite a noisy radio frequency environment!
Think of it as trying to have a conversation in a noisy, crowded
room. The louder voices are going to be much easier to hear-
those equate to laptops. The quiet-talkers are the phones and
tablets. If the room gets too noisy, it is nearly impossible to
hear them. Therefore, laptops are your best bet for robust Wi-Fi
access, followed by tablets, and lastly, phones. Winnebago Industries Chooses ®
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If you can’t connect to Wi-Fi inside your coach, try moving ®
your device outside to an open area of the rally grounds. Don’t
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be afraid to reboot your device! If you move to a new location
to connect, reboot your device, as some devices and/or software
(such as Windows) are notorious for not automatically selecting Ask your dealer for details!
the strongest hotspot available.
Personal hotspot devices, like you might get from your cellular
provider, greatly increase Wi-Fi background noise. They’re like
someone being obnoxiously loud in the crowd. Having many
such people will make holding a regular conversation extremely
difficult unless you’re right next to the person — or device —
you’re talking to.
Please try using the WIT Rally Grounds Wi-Fi system before
using your cellular provider’s hotspot. Due to FCC regulations,
the Rally Grounds hotspots are not allowed to be more powerful
than a cellular “MiFi” hotspot. Our several dozen hotspots are
no match for several hundred guest MiFi hotspots!
Fun Wi-Fi fact: There are really only 3 useable channels
Also available:
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with neighboring devices if used. If you must operate your own
hotspot during the rally, please set it to use channels 1, 6, or
11. If you are not using your cellular hotspot, please turn it
off! The reduction in noise may be enough that your neighbor
can use the Rally Ground Wi-Fi. We are adding more hotspots
for 2014, but we can only succeed in creating a better Wi-Fi DIRECTV is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp.
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experience for everyone with your help.
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Ice Cream Social – Just
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before closing ceremonies .5K Wag/W18 @ 9:00 a.m. Car Cruise – Hel
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Driving Safety Seminar – Friday, July 11 in River Oaks
Please fill out form below and mail to WIT Club Office if interested.
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Please mail form to: WIT Club, P.O. Box 268, Forest City, IA 50436 or Email: bphillips@winnebagoind.com
2014 GNR Special Edition facebook.com/witclub 19Evening Entertainment
Make plans to spend your evenings on the rally grounds and in the amphitheater
enjoying good laughs and great sounds with all of your fellow GNR attendees!
Wednesday, July 16 — 8:00 p.m.
The Rivoli Revue
Extremely funny, creative and entertaining musicians with an
outstanding show! True Americans whose patriotism shows in every
song. They’ll make you laugh, cry, and laugh some more. Clever,
intelligent and well written music that grabs you and makes you
proud to live in America. Absolutely fantastic!
Presented by
Thursday, July 17 — 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Row Parties
This is your night to get to know your “neighbors”! Row party night allows us to celebrate what makes each
state and province great, our unique differences and style! Many states invite visitors to sample local fare
which always becomes a popular treat for all of us around the rally grounds! It’s your choice, travel from row
to row or just hang out with the locals. Don’t miss Malek’s Fisherman band, as they travel from row to row
livening up the group with their polka sound.
Friday, July 18 — 8:00 p.m.
Tina & Lena Singers with Zingers!
The popular Minnesota comedy-singing duo, “Tina & Lena,” are two of the funniest,
friendliest ladies you’ll ever meet. Witty, wild, and wonderful, they pull out all the
stops to entertain audiences of all ages. Each performance is a blend of hilarious
comedy and rich harmonies, an engaging, customized celebration of the audience,
and a full blast of ‘FUN’ from the first joke to their finale song. Dressed in their
razz-ma-tazz, “Tina & Lena” have performed for three decades in over 20 states
across the USA and Canada and are a WIT Club favorite.
These lively ladies of laughter are perennial favorites at corporate events, state and national conventions,
fairs, festivals, churches, and performing arts theatres. They’re coming to our town! They’re coming to our
event! Come laugh-along and sing-along with “Tina & Lena,” on their farewell tour!
Saturday, July 19 — 8:00 p.m.
Jefferson Starship
Jefferson Starship founded by Rock Hall of Fame inductee
Paul Kantner (who also founded Jefferson Airplane) and
David Freiberg (who also founded Quicksilver Messenger
Service), soar into their 40th year in 2014, carrying one
of rock music’s greatest legacies and halcyon repertoires.
Recent television specials on PBS and HDNet have only
furthered the legendary band’s following. As genuine
American goodwill ambassadors, they have appeared in
thirty countries on four continents, including Brazil, Japan,
Israel and Serbia at the invitation of the American Embassy.
The Soundtrack of a Generation: “Somebody to Love,” “White Rabbit,” “Volunteers,” “Wooden Ships,” “Jane,” “Miracles,”
“Count on Me,” “Find your Way Back.”
Presented by
20 witclub.com WIT Club NewsWhite Tent Brent Burns
Thursday, July 17 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. and
Entertainment
2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Brent Burns, Singer, Songwriter and
Schedule
A variety of great performers will present during WIT Club GNR 2014 –
Humorist was born in Oklahoma, raised
in Arizona and arrived in Gulf Shores,
Alabama in 1972. This son of the desert
has become the poet laureate of the
you’ll want to plan your schedule accordingly! So whether you need a spot beach. Brent’s impressive CD sales and
to rest in between seminars or just enjoy some outstanding acts – be songwriting skills continue to make him a
sure to stop by the White Entertainment Tent, located north of Friendship highly sought after artist and performer.
Hall during rally week. His schedule includes over 200 dates
a year at corporate events, concerts,
First Timer’s ORAE Awards Show in March 2012. As for festivals and clubs.
his relationship to Roy Acuff you’ll have
Question & Answer to ask him when you meet him. Pumptown
Session Greg Jones
Friday, July 18 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. and 11:00
Wednesday, July 16 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. and – 11:50 a.m.
10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 16 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. and
Thursday, July 17 9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Pumptown is one of the most unique
Get answers to all the questions you may family bands you will ever hear. 2 sisters,
have about attending Grand National Rally Greg’s variety show is good, clean music a brother, and a dad have invented
for the first time! the whole family can enjoy with a wide “Drum Infused Country Sound.” Not tied
range of music styles including country, to any genre, Pumptown experimented
Eric Michaels Magic pop, oldies, standards, ballads, patriotic with many instruments which led to the
and Illusion and gospel. Greg likes to get his audience invention of “drum infusion.” Travels
Wednesday, July 16 11:00-11:50 a.m. and involved and makes them laugh with around the world exposed the band to the
2:00 – 2:50 p.m. his comedy “spoofs” and music. He also music of many cultures along the way and
plays guitar and keyboards, as he sings band members collected many indigenous
Eric Michaels has been performing magic
and interacts with his audience. Greg’s instruments.
since he was a child. Starting with a little
inspirational and patriotic songs can
ring and a piece of string from his very
first magic set, Eric began his journey
touch your heart and even bring a tear as Gilbert Goldsmith
he uses his dynamic voice and vocal range Friday, July 18 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. and
into the magical world of mystery and
to perform songs of the heart. 12:00 – 12:50 p.m.
excitement. Now, 11 years later, Eric’s
show has developed into a one-of-a-kind Five Friends Gilbert Goldsmith is the name of a folk
class act that is jam packed with puzzling Thursday, July 17 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. and duo from Des Moines, Iowa. Inspired by
magic, audience participation, comedy, 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. a small-town Iowa upbringing, they use
live animals, and his beautiful assistant! an array of folk/blues guitar styles on
Five Friends is a jazz quintet dedicated
Come see what everyone is talking top of soulful harmonies. They enjoy
to playing both traditional and modern
about, it’s not just a magic show, it’s an small, backyard jams just as much as
styles of Jazz. Their repertoire ranges from
experience! entertaining a crowd. The debut album,
classic Miles Davis, John Coltrane style
“Make Yourself at Home,” was released in
Carl Acuff Jr. compositions to contemporary and Latin
July of 2013. The 10 song collection is
Wednesday, July 16 12:00 -12:50 p.m. and styles. They also feature original works
a culmination of songs written over the
3:00 -3:50 p.m. by members of the group. Five Friends is
last several years. Since forming in 2013
based in Mason City, Iowa. Besides their
The Carl Acuff Jr. show is a high energy the Iowa group has been playing primarily
monthly gigs in Mason City, Five Friends
variety music show for kids of all ages. in Des Moines and Ames, but has been
has played throughout North Iowa and
Whether it’s a classic country tune or known to surface in Minnesota and as far
Southern Minnesota at private parties,
a soul searching ballad Carl and the South as Texas.
clubs and fund raisers. Members are Aaron
band are sure to please. 2014 marks 22
years of great quality entertainment
Anderson-drums, Mike Thompson-bass, WIT Club Talent
for the Carl Acuff Jr. show and after a
Dan Pennington-keyboard/guitar, Rene Showcase
Recinos-saxophone/flute, Ron Post- Friday, July 18 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. and 2:00
successful season at one of the Ozarks
trumpet/flugelhorn. – 2:50 p.m.
premier country music theaters in 2013
they are glad to return to the road. Carl WIT Singers – In Come show off your special talents for the
and the band were nominated for Best Concert audience at the annual Grand National
Ozarks Showband for 2013 and in 2011 Thursday, July 17 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. Rally WIT Club Talent Showcase!
Carl won The Male Vocalist of the Year
and Entertainer of the year awards at the Join the WIT Singers for their annual
Grand National Rally concert!
2014 GNR Special Edition facebook.com/witclub 21GNR Special Building Tours
These are special tours to individual buildings at the Forest City facility. The GNR Special Building
Tours are available only during the Grand National Rally. This is not the regular factory tour, offered
throughout GNR.
Each tour is approximately 45 minutes in length and departs from the shuttle bus stop on the rally
grounds at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.
Each tour is limited in number of participants. If you make a reservation, please make every effort
to be on time so we can provide tours in a timely manner. Persons must be ambulatory – no canes,
walkers, wheelchairs or breathing equipment. You must be able to climb stairs and walk at a moderate
pace. You must wear closed toe shoes. No persons under 18 years of age. Deadline for registration is
June 30, 2014 (or until tours are full).
Stitchcraft Motorhome Cabinet Shop
Sitchcraft is responsible Assembly The Cabinet Shop, along
for the fabrication of all The facility is basically with the Charles City
soft goods used in the divided into two areas Hardwoods Division,
motorhomes. These consist with half the area dedicated to panel produces all cabinet assemblies and
of bucket seats, recliners, couches, lamination and the other half of the area cabinet components for the motorhome
mattresses and draperies. In addition, and mezzanines dedicated to the assembly assembly lines. Processes in Forest City
Stitchcraft also fabricates all decorative of the vehicle. utilize more than 130,000 square feet
pads such as door panels, headboards, etc. of floor space and include: numerically
You will see the Gerber electronic cutting Panel Lamination – There are two lines: controlled routing and sawing, pine
machine which can cut up to 40 layers of floor-roof and sidewall. Each line has framing, lamination, and assembly.
fabric at a time and the suction machine a two or three step lamination process
can be used to remove air from the foam followed by a CNC router cutout.
cushion prior to insertion into the fabric Assembly – Consists of three assembly
Chassis
cover. lines. All three lines are running mixed Prep and
model assembly which shortens delivery Metal
Rotocast time and improves quality.
Stamping
– Plastics Chassis Prep – Consists of two areas:
Rotocast – The CAPCO half dedicated to the preparation of
the chassis and the other half and
rotational molding
facility is responsible (Aluminum mezzanines dedicated to the fabrication
for providing polyethylene components for Extrusion) of the various cabs. There is also a large
production including holding tanks, water electrodeposition paint system to prevent
CAPCO is an acronym for Creative corrosion of steel components.
tanks, etc. Rotational molding is a process Aluminum Products Company, a
where polyethylene powder is placed into wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Metal Stamping – This facility is
an enclosed mold. The material is heated Industries. CAPCO is responsible for responsible for supplying all steel
to a liquid state while turning the tool providing aluminum extrusions and components to chassis prep and the
in all directions at once. As the liquid related assembled components. Items support groups for production. These
cools, it coasts the inner tool and forms a include windows, screen and entry door components are made up of two
seamless sealed tank or part. parts, and structural parts for roofs and classifications: structural and sheet metal
Plastics – The facility is responsible for sidewalls. CAPCO houses two aluminum parts. Structural shapes are cut to length
providing thermoformed ABS plastic extrusion presses: 2200 ton press can by self-feeding, programmable laser tube
components for production. A variety of process 8" and 9" diameter billets; 1600 cutter. These parts are then sent to a
components include shower stalls, dashes, ton press can extrude 7" billets. CAPCO welding operation. Sheet metal parts are
bumpers, etc. Thermoforming is a process has two paint lines that coat aluminum fabricated in our flexible manufacturing
where ABS plastic sheet stock is heated to extrusions, a powder coating system and a system which consists of an advance
a malleable temperature, then pulled over liquid paint system. Both systems consist nesting program. The nests are then sent
a mold. The material is sealed to the mold of an overhead chain conveyor, spray out to flatbed lasers, turrets and right
and a vacuum is pulled within the mold. washer, dry-off oven, electrostatic paint angle shears. These parts are followed by
The material is stretched and drawn into application area and a bake oven. forming operations in a variety of press
the shape of the tool and allowed to cool. brakes and stamping presses.
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