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The Celebration: Our Club's 50th Anniversary in 2022 National Rally - Springfield MO!

bluehole said:
Unable to make this year's rally so I am eager to learn next year's rally location. We need a countdown clock. :)
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If you can hold on until this coming Saturday afternoon/evening, May 1st... good chance the word will be out.

Now, I wondering if its in June or July for some reason.
 
fwiw

Last year I visited Fargo as I headed west... doing a little research on the #MOAposse idea that ultimately crashed and burned. I wanted to see it first-hand after all the discussion here.

Fargo is not the town you see in the movies. It’s a thriving and modern town. Microsoft has a huge campus here and there are a lot of very new, clean, modern neighborhoods throughout the town.

Great park for camping on the east end, the fairgrounds are on the west end. Unfortunately, the facility does not meet our rally requirements.

I was very impressed, even though the riding in the area is rather, um... ascetic.

Ian
 
... so maybe just a little east of Fargo, and back to the future as we return to Oshkosh WI and their excellent EAA grounds/facilities.

Our June dates would be in no conflict with their late July extravaganza.
 
Visian said:
Great park for camping on the east end, the fairgrounds are on the west end. Unfortunately, the facility does not meet our rally requirements.

I was very impressed, even though the riding in the area is rather, um... ascetic.

Ian
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Fargo has more ambulances than Bloomsburg.
 
Visian said:
Last year I visited Fargo as I headed west... doing a little research on the #MOAposse idea that ultimately crashed and burned. I wanted to see it first-hand after all the discussion here.

Fargo is not the town you see in the movies. It’s a thriving and modern town. Microsoft has a huge campus here and there are a lot of very new, clean, modern neighborhoods throughout the town.

Great park for camping on the east end, the fairgrounds are on the west end. Unfortunately, the facility does not meet our rally requirements.

I was very impressed, even though the riding in the area is rather, um... ascetic.

Ian
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I am certain you meant to say anesthetic.....
 
“Fargo has more ambulances than Bloomsburg.”

Yeah Paul....but they probably don’t belch flumes of fire....just sayin ;-)
 
flyhi2cfar said:
... so maybe just a little east of Fargo, and back to the future as we return to Oshkosh WI and their excellent EAA grounds/facilities.

Our June dates would be in no conflict with their late July extravaganza.
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Or West Bend WI .... my favorite location so far and even in July weather was mild !!
 
gsinnc said:
Or West Bend WI .... my favorite location so far and even in July weather was mild !!
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True enough! You simply can’t beat Wisconsin riding & camping weather from mid June through summer. Yeah, West Bend Rally had that German set up of live entertainment/beer hall... That rocked the joint! Best we’ve had IMO.
 
flyhi2cfar said:
True enough! You simply can’t beat Wisconsin riding & camping weather from mid June through summer. Yeah, West Bend Rally had that German set up of live entertainment/beer hall... That rocked the joint! Best we’ve had IMO.
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And the weather was killer and we stayed in a town called Iron Ridge at the Iron Ridge Motel & Restaurant which was perfect.

Sorry Paul .... Fargo out ... .West Bend in !!
 
West Bend was my first MOA Rally. Like others mentioned...the weather was PERFECT! I remember the Rustic Road guided tour was a great way to explore some off the path routes.

I'd go back there anytime but I've never been to Oshgosh. Sounds like a cool venue. I just need to score some deep-fried cheese curds if it's anywhere in WI.
 
Today's the day...

maxscycle said:
I'm not concerned with where the 2022 rally is.
May I get the dates of the 2022 rally.
I need to forecast my vacation dates this far in advance.
Thanks
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And by tomorrow we may know.
I remember those years at work, where all planning was accomplished in early May, for the following year's June beginning of the vacation plan.
And I screwed up one year by a week and missed Trenton ON. Though I'm back on a 15yr consecutive run.

Wishing you good timing and a quick announcement.
 
How to celebrate 50 years?

flyhi2cfar said:
And by tomorrow we may know.
I remember those years at work, where all planning was accomplished in early May, for the following year's June beginning of the vacation plan.
And I screwed up one year by a week and missed Trenton ON. Though I'm back on a 15yr consecutive run.

Wishing you good timing and a quick announcement.
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So, assuming at some point we all do know where the rally location for 2022, and going back to the early topic of this thread. What would you all think would be appropriate ways to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the MOA, both at the rally and during the year of 2020? Promotions? Historical (how we got here) stories? Riding events? Promotions (like a membership drive)? Special logoed merchandise? What??
 
GREGFEELER said:
So, assuming at some point we all do know where the rally location for 2022, and going back to the early topic of this thread. What would you all think would be appropriate ways to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the MOA, both at the rally and during the year of 2020? Promotions? Historical (how we got here) stories? Riding events? Promotions (like a membership drive)? Special logoed merchandise? What??
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How about some events, rides, challenges, etc. based on the number "50". Not sure what that might look like but maybe 50 mile rides to breakfast, 50 best burger stops, etc. Also, some really unique shirts announcing the 50th anniversary. Also, maybe some special acknowledgment to anyone who has been a member for all 50 years? Their stories? Bikes, etc.
 
maxscycle said:
I'm not concerned with where the 2022 rally is.
May I get the dates of the 2022 rally.
I need to forecast my vacation dates this far in advance.
Thanks
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Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Springfield, MO June 16-18, 2022. You heard it here first... love to the forums.
 
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