MBSI Band Organ Rally Jul 20-22 '95
By Jody Kravitz
This is a direct quote from a flyer from the MBSI. I trust that they will not be offended by my quoting from it directly.
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MUSICAL BOX SOCIETY
(International)
(Organized in 1949)
Devoted to all mechanical musical instruments
MID-AMERICA CHAPTER
20th ANNUAL BAND ORGAN RALLY
JULY 20,21,22 1995
You are invited to the 20th ANNUAL BAND ORGAN RALLY, July 20, 21, 22, 1995 at CROSSROADS VILLAGE, FLINT, MICHIGAN, sponsored by the MID-AMERICA CHAPTER OF THE MUSICAL BOX SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL.
The book "Organs of the Mid-America Chapter" is no published and ready for distribution. As a special "THANK YOU" to members who bring an organ to the 20th Annual Organ Rally, this book will be given (one to a family) as part of the registration. Additional books may be purchased at the special introductory member's price of $1`0.00, at this rally.
CROSSROADS VILLAGE is open to the public weekdays, 10 am to 5:30 pm, and weekends 11 am to 6:30 pm. Automobiles are not allowed within the Village during operating hours, so IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO PLACE ORGANS INSIDE THE VILLAGE during these hours. If you arrive during these times, you can lay outside the village and move in after closing. Good spots are available in the parking areas. Since the village is operated by Genessee County Parks and Recreation Commission, no alcoholic beverages are allowed.
THURSDAY, JULY 20th. "PLAYING IN THE PARK," 5:30 to 10pm. Early placement of organs, picnic supper at 7 pm, river cruise, amusement rides, and ice cream.
FRIDAY, JUYL 21st. Organ placement in village, prior to 10 am. Pancake breakfast 8:30 - 10am. Organ playing all day. Lunch and diner on your own. We suggest Frankenmuth, a quaint Bavarian Village, famous for family- style chicken dinners. The hospitality room will be open later in the evening at the hotel.
SATURDAY, JULY 22nd. Mart and buffet breakfast at the hotel. Rally day at the village. Cash bar and smorgasbord dinner at Walli's Supper Club, Chapter Meeting, and special program "20 YEARS OF MEMORIES" by Bob and Diane Yates.
SUNDAY, JULY 23rd. Those wishing to stay and play organs at the village, are welcome to do so. But remember, you cannot remove trailers until after the park closes.
Rally package includes: Admission t Crossroads Village, Thursday night activities, 1 Huckleberry Railroad ride, Carousel, Ferris Wheel and Venetian Boat rides, Friday pancake breakfast, Saturday buffet breakfast, and Smorgasbord Buffet at Walli's.
Each OUTDOOR ORGAN OWNER displaying an organ will receive a souvenir pin, poster, and T-shirt. Maximum of 2 of each. Each INDOOR ORGAN OWNER displaying and playing an organ or organs will receive one souvenir pin and poster.
RALLY MOTEL AND MART at the RAMADA INN, I-75 & Pierson Road (Exit 122), Flint, Michigan. Use the enclosed card to make reservations, before July 6th, to receive the special rate of $53.00 for up to 4 people in a room. After the cut-off date, standard rates will be charged. Phone: 810-732-0400.
There will be an "ITEMS FOR SALE BOARD" available.
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20TH ANNUAL BAND ORGAN RALLY REGISTRATION FORM
REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE: JULY 6, 1995
We are working with a Flint, Michgan, newspaper and hope for
coverage and/or a tabloid about the rally. Please send us,
as soon as possible, a picture and brief write-up about the
organ or organs you are bringing to the rally.
Please return with checks to: John and Nan Flint
(Make checks payable 19844 Doris Avenue
to Mid-Am Chapter, MBSI) Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: 810-476-0163
LAST NAME_________________________ FIRST NAME______________________
LAST NAME_________________________ FIRST NAME______________________
CHILDRENS NAMES_____________________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________
CITY________________________________________________________________
ADULT RALLY REGISTRANTS _______ x $49.00 = _________
SPECIAL RATE FOR CHILDREN WITH ADULT REGISTRATION:
CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OLD _______ x FREE
CHILDREN 4-11 YEARS OLD _______ x $18.00 = __________
CHILDREN 12-16 YEARS OLD _______ x $26.00 = __________
MART TABLE _______ x $5.00 = __________
EXTRA SOUVENIR PIN _______ x $5.00 = __________
EXTRA SOUVENIR T-SHIRT (specify sizes below) _______ x $8.00 = __________
EXTRA SOUVENIR POSTER _______ x $5.00 = __________
TOTAL __________
FREE T-SHIRT FOR EACH OUTDOOR ORGAN (2 Maximum)
Total shirts: SM 30-32 ____ MED 34-36 ____ LG 38-40 ____
XL 42-44 _____ XXL 44-46 _______
CIRCLE: TRAILER/TRUCK CART TABLETOP OTHER______________
POWER REQUIRED: NONE_________ Volts AC_________ Amps______________
Expected Arrival Time: Thursday 7/20 ________
Friday 7/21 ________
Saturday 7/22 ________
Please remember to bring extension cords, adaptor, leveling blocks,
lawn chairs, sunscreen, and rain covering.
Security will be provided at Crossroads Village
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The following WAIVER must be signed and included with your registration:
The Musical Box Society, Mid-America Chapter, Crossroads Village,
and Ramona Inn, are not responsible for any damages sustained to
organ units while participating ;the the rally.
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Signature
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[ Editor's Note:
[ I'm trying to arrange to go to this myself. Everyone I've talked to
[ who's been to this has given wonderful reports of this event and that
[ its "THE PLACE TO BE" the 20th-22nd of July. Note that its not quite
[ on the weekend:
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[ I don't know if MBSI membersip is required. There's nothing
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[ W/R/T things to bring, I would bet money mosquito
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[ Jody |
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