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Was asked by someone about what to expect when going to a National Rally for the first time. First congratulation for coming. After you have registered, you will receive a packet full of information. Be sure to register early so you can receive your packet early. It can be held for arrival in the will call area but you will be in the dark till then. In your packet will be several items. There will be instructions and directions into the venue. Please follow the directions so you will be in the right place at the right time. There will also be Window Placards. There will be one showing what kind of Hook Up you have. One showing that you are a First Timer. "Please place these in your front window in the lower left hand corner (drivers side) so the folks in Staging know where you go" There will be a LOCATOR CARD for you to fill out and it must be turned in at the Information Booth. There will be badge and a badge holder for each registered person in the coach. Badges must be worn at all times for entrance to everything, Vendors, Seminars, Entertainment and so forth. Upon arrival you will be greeted by a parking person in the area known as The Staging Area. At this point you will be instructed to unhook your tow vehicle. (if you are alone or do not have someone to drive your vehicle you may unhook when you arrive at your parking site. From the Staging Area you will be guided by a Follow Me golf cart to your parking site. (Please be patient some time it is a slow winding drive.) When you arrive at your site you will be turned over to several folks called Parker's. These folks will guide and direct you into your site. After you are parked and hooked up you may begin your adventure. In most cases there will not be adequate parking for autos near the buildings. Trams will be running through your area quit often and can get you to where you want to go. After you are set up you may go to the Information Booth where you will pick up your Goody Bag. Remember your locator card. You need it to get your Goody Bag. Inside the Goody Bag is a plethora of information and goodies. Program book and a map of the area showing all the locations for Seminars, Vendors, Show Coaches, places to eat and where the Entertainment will be. If you have any questions or need directions don't hesitate to ask one of the people with "VOLUNTEER" on their badge. Now again Welcome to your first FMCA Family Reunion aka RALLY. Your are about to meet your New Extended Family. Note: In case of an emergency please call 911. Give the dispatcher your location. Remember the information you put on the Locator Card. And if at all possible turn on your flasher on your coach. This will help the first responder's locate you faster. Herman PS: Since you are seeing this on the FMCA Forum don't forget the Forum Meet and Greet get together. Wednesday March the 8th in Seminar Room 2 at 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM. Put a face to the names. Herman