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Register Now For Our Fourth Annual

Eastern Gypsy Journal Rally

Sponsored By The Gypsy Journal RV Travel Newspaper.

September 26 - 30, 2011

Mercer County Fairgrounds

Celina, Ohio

We had so much fun at last year's

Eastern Gypsy Journal Rally that we're doing it again!  

Seminars, vendors, craft classes, camaraderie,

door prizes, and did we mention fun?  

Cost of this great rally will be just $125,  which includes four nights of  

camping, with limited electric hookups, on a first arrival basis (water & dump

station on fairgrounds), and admission to all rally events.

Camping Fees are for four nights - Monday, September 26 to Thursday, September 29

Friday is Hitch Up And Go Day!

Early bird arrivals welcome as of September 25th at $15/night.

Indoor vendor spaces available - $175

(Includes all rally fees, parking, and indoor vendor space)

Additional vendor spaces - $125 each

We are in the process of scheduling seminars,

 and will be posting the schedule soon. 

(If you would like to present a seminar or craft class at the rally,

please contact us with a brief description at editor@gypsyjournal.net )

 

Register Early To Reserve Your Campsite

To register, send check to Gypsy Journal, 1400 Colorado St. #C-16, Boulder City, Nevada 89005,

or click the links below

2011 Eastern Rally registration $125

 

2011 Eastern Rally Early Bird Arrival registration $140

 

2011 Eastern Rally Vendor registration $175

 

2011 Eastern Rally Additional Vendor space $125

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

 

 

8 A.M. - 3 P.M.

Parking & Registration

 

 

3 P.M.

Welcome

Nick & Terry Russell

Multipurpose Building 1

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Vendor Introductions

Nick Russell

Multipurpose Building 1

4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

RV Quick Tips

Panel Discussion

Multipurpose Building 1

7 P.M.

Door Prizes

Nick Russell

Multipurpose Building 1

7 P.M.

Cards & Games

 

Hospitality Building

 

 

 

 

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

 

 

7:30 A.M. - 9 A.M.

Coffee & Donuts

Courtesy Of Gypsy Journal

Junior Fair Building

9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

Electrical Management Systems

Daryl Lawrence

Junior Fair Building

9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

Managing Digital Photos With Picassa Part 1

Geeks On Tour

Hospitality Building

9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

Frustration Free RVing

Ken Murphy

Multipurpose Building 1

9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

For Women Only Roundtable

Carol Hill/Panel Discussion

Multipurpose Building 2

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Saving Money With Quality Windshield Chip Repair

Larry Diaz

Junior Fair Building

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Managing Digital Photos With Picassa Part 2

Geeks On Tour

Hospitality Building

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Beginning Genealogy

Roger Marble

Multipurpose Building 1

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Gypsy Journal FAQs

Nick Russell

Multipurpose Building 2

10:30 A.M. - Noon

Line Dancing

Carol Hill

Outside Arena

Noon - 1:30 P.M.

Lunch Break

 

 

1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

What Insurance Do I Really Need As An RVer?

Chris Yust

Junior Fair Building

1:30 - 5 p.m.

Open Crafts

 

Junior Fair Building

1:30 P.M. - 3 P.M.

GPS Navigation and Trip Planning, Featuring Streets and Trips

Geeks On Tour

Hospitality Building

1:30 P.M. - 3 P.M.

RV Driving Tips & Techniques

Dennis Hill

Multipurpose Building 1

1:30 P.M. - 3 P.M.

Highway History & Back Road Mystery

Nick Russell

Multipurpose Building 2

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Why Use Water Filters?

Ken Lougee

Junior Fair Building

3:30 P.M. - 5 P.M.

10 Things To Never Do With Your Computer

Greg White

Hospitality Building

3:30 P.M. - 5 P.M.

100 Years Of RVs

Al Hesselbart

Multipurpose Building 1

3:30 P.M. - 5 P.M.

It Can Happen To You

Nick Russell

Multipurpose Building 2

7 P.M.

Door Prizes

Nick & Terry Russell

Multipurpose Building 1

7:30 P.M.

Music By The McKinney Washtub Two

 

Multipurpose Building 1

7:30 P.M.

Cards & Games

 

Hospitality Building

 

 

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

 

 

7:30 A.M. - 9 A.M.

Coffee & Donuts

Courtesy Of Gypsy Journal

Junior Fair Building

9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Daryl Lawrence

Junior Fair Building

9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

Blogger Part 1

Geeks On Tour

Hospitality Building

9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

Genealogy 101 - Breaking Through Your Genealogical Brick Wall

Roger Marble

Multipurpose Building 1

9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

Meet The RV Pioneers

Al Hesselbart

Multipurpose Building 2

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Complete Protection From The Sun's Harmful Rays

Dave Damon

Junior Fair Building

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Blogger Part 2

Geeks On Tour

Hospitality Building

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Laugh Your Way Across The USA

Nick Russell

Multipurpose Building 1

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Yes, You Can Drive That RV (For Ladies Only)

Dennis Hill

Multipurpose Building 2

10:30 A.M. - Noon

Line Dancing

Carol Hill

Outside Arena

Noon - 1:30 P.M.

Lunch Break

 

 

1:30 - 5 p.m.

Craft Show & Sell

 

Junior Fair Building

1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

What The Heck Is Microfiber?

Judy Congrove

Junior Fair Building

1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Do's & Don'ts of Computer Security

Greg White

Hospitality Building

1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Testing Air Brakes

Dennis Hill

Multipurpose Building 1

1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Getting The Word Out

Nick Russell

Multipurpose Building 2

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Pros & Cons Of RV Extended Warranties

Chris Yust

Junior Fair Building

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Computer Learning With Geeks On Tour Website

Geeks On Tour

Hospitality Building

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

RV Electrical Systems

Larry Cadman

Multipurpose Building 1

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

The Evolution Of The Species

Al Hesselbart

Multipurpose Building 2

6 P.M.

Pizza Party

 

Multipurpose Building 1

7 P.M.

Buckeye Beauty Contest

 

Multipurpose Building 1

7 P.M.

Cards & Games

 

Hospitality Building

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

 

 

7:30 A.M. - 9 A.M.

Coffee & Donuts

Courtesy Of Gypsy Journal

Junior Fair Building

9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

RV Care Inside And Out

Larry Diaz

Junior Fair Building

9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

Facebook - It's Not Just For Kids

Geeks On Tour

Hospitality Building

9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

Preparing To Drive To Alaska

Dennis Hill

Multipurpose Building 1

9 A.M. - 10 A.M.

Happy Feet

Jack Whiting

Multipurpose Building 2

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

No Muss, No Fuss, Just Microfiber

Judy Congrove

Junior Fair Building

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Google Earth

Geeks On Tour

Hospitality Building

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Cemetery Stories

Nick Russell

Multipurpose Building 1

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Tires 101 - Tire Basics For The RV Owner

Roger Marble

Multipurpose Building 2

10:30 A.M. - Noon

Line Dancing

Carol Hill

Outside Arena

Noon - 1:30 P.M.

Lunch Break

 

 

1:30 - 5 p.m.

Open Crafts

 

Junior Fair Building

1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Wash Waxall

Ken Murphy

Junior Fair Building

1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Photo Story 3 - Making Narrated Slideshows

Geeks On Tour

Hospitality Building

1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Alaska - An RV Adventure

Dennis & Carol Hill

Multipurpose Building 1

1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

100 Miles From Here

Nick Russell

Multipurpose Building 2

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Water Filter Basics

Ken Lougee

Junior Fair Building

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Smart Phone Roundtable

Geeks On Tour

Hospitality Building

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Harvest Hosts

Tom & Barbara Palmer

Multipurpose Building 1

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Meandering Down The Highway

Nick Russell

Multipurpose Building 2

7 P.M.

Door Prizes

Nick & Terry Russell

Multipurpose Building 1

7:30 P.M.

Music By The McKinney Washtub Two

 

Multipurpose Building 1

7 P.M.

Cards & Games

 

Hospitality Building

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

 

 

7:30 A.M. - 9 A.M.

Coffee & Donuts

Courtesy Of Gypsy Journal

Junior Fair Building

 

Schedule Subject To Last Minute Changes

 

 

 

 

    Schedule subject to change if necessary