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Region C Rally - Agenda / Schedule of Events

2007 REGION C RALLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

Thursday

7:00 - 9:00 pm            Registration open

 

Friday

9:30 – 10:30 am          Opening Ceremonies

                             Give away pre-registration 50/50

 

10:00 – 12:00 pm          Registration open

                  

10:30 – 12:30          Group Riding seminar with Burt Wagner

 

11:00 am               Guided ride to John Deere Pavilion Museum

 

11:00 am                Self guided rides

 

noon – 2:00 pm           Lunch – (everything is locked down so the staff can get away)

                            

2:00 – 4:00 pm           Sand castle building contest

 

3:00 – 4:00 pm          Education seminar with Mike and Carol Brush

 

4:00 – 6:00 pm     Co-rider seminar with Burt Wagner

 

6:00 – 7:00 pm           Weiner Roast

 

7:30 pm                 Ice Cream Social/story time

Free ice cream with a donation of book for children’s charity

 

8:30 pm                 50/50 – if winner is not present it will be posted until noon the following day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

 

8:30 am                  Group Bike Blessing

                            

9:00 am – noon          Registration open

 

9:00 – 11:00 am     Co-Rider seminar with Burt Wagner

 

9:00 am                  Guided ride to Nauvoo

 

9:00 am                  Self guided rides

 

11:00 am – 1:00 pm          Lunch

 

1:00 – 3:00 pm          Paddle boat races and games

                            

3:00 – 4:00 pm     Dirty Bingo

 

5:00 pm                 Bike display

 

6:00 – 9:00 pm          Awards Dinner / Closing ceremonies 50/50 drawing / $1,000 GRAND PRIZE drawing

                                     

9:00 pm                 Light Parade

 

10:00 pm               Ice Cream - Dairy Queen

Region "C" Rally Area Attractions

I'm starting a list of attractions in the area of the Region "C" Rally.  This is not a complete list and it is a work in progress so be sure to check back every so often for updates.  If you have something you'd like listed please let me know.

One of the finest riverboats on the Upper Mississippi River

Largest Luxury Excursion Vessel on the Upper Mississippi River and Reservations are Required!

Numerous Cruises to choose from.  Some are one way and the longest is an all day 100 mile trip.  A bus will return you back to your vehicle. 

For more information http://www.celebrationbelle.com.

 

The John Deere Plant HQ is located in Moline Illinoise and features the history of John Deere from a one man blacksmith shop to what it is today.

For more information on the John Deere (don't forget nothing runs like a Deere) attactions visit their website HERE.

For Shopping and Dining you might be interested in Seminary Street in Galesburg.  Seminary street is one of the city's original streets and has building from the late 1800 to the early 20's.  For more information go to http://www.seminarystreet.com.

Visit the Galesburg Railroad Museum which features CB&Q engine 3006 by Baldwin which moved mail between Chicago, Minneapolis, Omaha and Kansas City.  For more information on the Railway Museum Click HERE.

 

Region C Rally Hotel Information

Here is a list of accomodations that I have for the Galesburg, Il area.  From what I gather rooms are scarce in Galesburg.  Apparently there are a bunch of events going on in the area at the same time that we'll be there.  Some hotels are already completely booked and one hotel in the area has decided that they are going to be doing upgrades to their hotel during the peak part of the season.  Don't shoot the messenger.

Best Western Prairie Inn (309) 343-7151 Galesburg, Il  -  This is where we stayed during the Spring meeting.  I really liked this establishment.  The food in the restaurant was good and the indoor pool was fun. 

Comfort Inn (309) 344-5445 Galesburg, Il  - We got a quote from this hotel at $79 per night. 

Econo Inn (309) 344-2401 Galesburg, Il - We found this establishment to be about 50% full and they have around 80 rooms.  The cost is around $55 per night.   

Fairfield Inn (309) 344-1911 Galesburg, Il - This hotel was all booked up for the rally dates but perhaps someone will cancel.  I'll list it anyway.

Holiday Inn Express (309) 343-7100 - The flyer says "Stay Smart" but the lady at the front desk says "Sorry Renovations" (but you do get a free USA Today newspaper). 

Americas Best Value Inn (309) 343-9161 - Near the Amtrac Depot. 

Super 8 Knoxville (309) 289-2100 - I believe your region C Staff is working on a deal for a group rate at this location.  There is some vacancy here. 

For more information on Hotels/Motels/B&B in the area please click HERE.

For more information on Galesburg, Il click HERE.

When visiting one of the hotels I got a free season ticket to the Chicago Bulls in Section 2, Row 8, Seat 7.  This pass is good for all games except Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.  If anyone would like it, I won't be able to use it.  This is courtesy of Richard and Cathy of Layden Farms in Hoopeston, Illinois.

 

Region "C" Rally 2007

With the new year approaching (not soon enough) I thought I'd start a collection of tid bits about the upcoming Region "C" Rally.  You can book mark this page for updates as I see them in both official and non-official means.  So far, I found some photos of the area that we will apparently be calling home during the rally.  I also started a posting in the FORUM that you can refer to for conversation. 

I think that might be Barb and Tom stuck out in the middle of the lake.  I think they're stuck because they are both paddling on the same side and one of them is paddling with a broom stick.  :)

Anyway, enjoy the photos and watch this entry for any updates that I receive.  The official area for Region "C" Details is HERE.

Links of Interest

Discussion?  Click HERE
Official Details?  Click HERE
Lake Storey Recreation Area?  Click HERE
Region C Photo Gallery?  Click HERE