Dear Fellow Airstreamers and Friends,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to our 39th Region 5 Rally. Not a WBCCI member? Not a problem. All Airstream owners are welcome.
This year our rally will be held in Springfield, IL located in the heartland of America. Old Route 66 runs right through Springfield where you’ll find Shea’s Gas Station Museum, Cozy Dog Drive-In and Route 66 Twin Drive-In Theater.
Of course there are several Abraham Lincoln sites in the area. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, Lincoln’s Tomb, and the new Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum await your visit.
The State Capitol has just completed a $40 million renovation in all its Victorian splendor and the Governor’s Mansion is open for tours.
Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky, spent his boyhood in Indiana, and was a Congressman in Illinois before becoming President. You could say he was a member of Region 5.
We’ll be staying at the Illinois State Fairgrounds this year. The Fairground Campground can accommodate up to 300 units with water and electricity. A limited number of sites have sewer. Best of all, the campground is centrally located to the abundant activities.
Once again you’ll be able to register online using a credit card or PayPal. Of course checks are also accepted by contacting our treasurer, John Swearingen. Prices start at $155 and you can register and pay online through the following link to the WBCCI registration page.

https://wbcci.org/component/eventbook...l-registration

Our theme is “Walk With Lincoln”, so let’s shake the cobwebs out of those Airstreams and register soon. This is an event you don’t want to miss.

More info in the Rally Brochure. https://region5.wbcci.net/files/2014/...n5Brochure.pdf

September Weekend Rally
Date: September 12 – 15, 2014
Location: Scott County Park, Long Grove, IA - MAP
The park is located nine miles north of Davenport, Iowa. Use exit #129 from U.S. Highway 61. The entrance to Scott County Park is located on 270th Street. The north access is open for two way traffic for your convenience.
Campground Phone: 563-328-3282


SEPTEMBER RALLY
September 11-14, 2014 Scott County Park Hosts: Mike and Dana Johnson
Park Address is: 18850 - 270th Street, Long Grove, IA Phone: 563-328-3282
Incahias Campground takes no reservations: first come, first serve; select your site
Register w/ ranger when he comes to your site; $20/nite (62+ get $1 discount) Cash, credit card or check 30-amp electric, water (NOT on each site), dump station, showers, restrooms
Directions:
Exit I-80 @ Exit 295B and go North on US Hwy. 61 for 6.6 mi. to 267th St. (CR F-41) and exit Turn right on 267th St. for 0.8 mi. to Scott Park Road
Turn left on Scott Park Road for 0.25 mi. to 270th St.
Turn right on 270th St. for 0.9 mi. to park entrance, turn left and follow signs
BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGE AND TABLE SERVICE TO ALL MEALS!.

Thursday:
Lunch on your own
5:00 Happy Hour
6:00 Supper: Hot dogs, buns, condiments & chips provided
Dessert: Bring your FAVORITE STORE-BOUGHT COOKIES in the original container. Let’s hope we have many different favorites!

Friday:
8:00 Breakfast: English muffin, sausage patty, slice of cheese
9:00 Carpool to Nahant Marsh for a walking tour (20 min.) and presentation by Friends of the Marsh. The Marsh is a 513-acre wetland community that includes a bottomland forest, open water habitat and marsh and features
trails, birdwatching, an educational center and beautiful scenery. $5 fee per person. Free time following marsh tour until Board and Membership meetings. Lunch on your own.
3:30 Board Meeting
4:00 Membership Business Meeting.
5:00 Happy Hour
6:00 Supper: Dilly beef burgers, beans, veggie sticks & apple crisp
Following supper, campfire and conversation, weather permitting.

Saturday:
8:00 Breakfast: Cereal, milk, juice and yogurt
10:00 Carpool to German American Heritage Center in downtown Davenport. Built in 1861 as a hotel for immigrants,
the museum celebrates the German immigrant experience, history and culture through interactive exhibits, excit-
ing programs and a gift shop featuring German-made products. Donations accepted.
Lunch on your own.
Wander downtown Davenport; Figge Art Museum ($7; $6 over 60 w/ ID); River Music Experience; Front Street Brewery; Great River Brewery; MidCoast Fine Arts and Bucktown Center for the Arts.
Or
Stray across the Mississippi River to Moline; Rock Island Arsenal Museum (open Tues-Sat., Noon-4 pm); National and Confederate Cemeteries; Mississippi River Visitor Center (watch barges lock thru). Important: A current photo ID is required to enter the island.
Or
Return to LeClair and visit shops missed last year (new ones added)
5:00 Happy Hour
6:00 Supper: Grilled Buffalo Burgers and condiments (Not sure you’ll like them? Alternative available. Special Note:
Tell us if you want to try a buffalo burger, so we know how many to order from the farm! Thanks). Bring a dish serving 6-8 people to pass). Do not double or triple recipe. Following supper, campfire and conversation, weather permitting

Sunday:
8:00 Breakfast; Rolls, hard boiled eggs, fruit and juice
9:00 Rally Rap Up; Pack tent, clean up grounds and ready trailer for next rally or home

Lookforward to good weather. Let Mike or Dana know BY SEPTEMBER 4TH if you’ll be attending. Phone – Home (563-391-8170), Cell (563-271—3030) and (563-340-1410). Email – airtandem@live.com

Hosts: Mike & Dana Johnson
airtandem@live.com
Phone: 563-391-8171
Cell Phone: 563-271-3030