Quote from hutch50 on February 13, 2018, 12:43 pm

I've never been to the Rally and may not be able to make all days.
I'm curious when the agenda comes out?

Quote from BSchraeder on February 14, 2018, 11:56 am

Motorrader,
So Sorry to hear you had such a hassle with making reservations at Rising Star Casino. After reading your message I called the Casino to verify our rates and they had us under the wrong rates. That has now been corrected. Thursday night is $69, Friday & Saturday nights are $99 for an average of $89 per night plus taxes. Also they have little perks with our reservations.

Just for anyone else who have already made reservations with Rising Star Casino, your rates have been adjusted to the lower group rate.

Thanks for bring this to my attention.

Quote from Sidehack52 on February 26, 2018, 9:56 pm

made my reservations ...so now I am looking for anybody that is going north from Florida or any state in between...will make route plans as the group forms ... it is just under 1000 miles for me if I go up RT.75
but I do not need to make a interstate run ....thinking on a 2 or 3 day ride on secondary roads...but that will be up to the group if anybody wants to join me to make a group ...lets start planing ...

Quote from AceinSav on March 12, 2018, 1:24 pm

well it looks like we are going to make it after all, just made my reservations at the campground for site # 46
now to send in my rally registration and $$

Quote from Deleted user on April 25, 2018, 1:58 pm

early registration for USCA national rally 2018 ends May 1st.

Quote from Jerryl on April 25, 2018, 8:11 pm

I’m not sure we’ll be able to attend from beginning to end (Thursday thru Saturday night). Does anyone have an agenda/schedule of events?

Quote from BSchraeder on April 25, 2018, 8:41 pm

Yes, There is a tentative Schedule on my facebook page...Belinda Schraeder. If you do not have facebook, email me and I will send you a schedule.

Quote from Jerryl on April 25, 2018, 9:38 pm

I do have Facebook but I’m not very good at finding things. I’ve sent you an email. Thanks.

Quote from BSchraeder on April 26, 2018, 8:23 am

Just an update...We have added 3 fun guided group tours, to the Rally. All of the tours will leave from the pavilion and transportation on the tours is provided. All will be offered free to those attending the rally. The first is a Ghost-Historic Tour of some the history of Rising Sun which may include topics of legends, civil war, or the underground railroad. It is offered Thursday evening, so get to the rally early. The other 2 will be offered at 10am on Friday & Saturday and will be a tour of the Red Wolf Sanctuary where you will get to hear about the efforts to rescue and rehabilitate wild animals from bears to eagles.

These are in addition to the regular rally events.

As of 4-24-18 The Courtyard (812-438-4035) still had rooms available, the Lodge at Rising Star Casino (812-438-1234) has availability in our block of rooms, and Little Farm has plenty of camping spaces open (812-438-4500).

Hope to see you there.

Quote from Deleted user on April 26, 2018, 12:57 pm

I just got e-mail from some on having trouble finding accomidations near by that wiil accept their dogs. Any ideas?
J.R.
USCA Sec.
Tex.Rep.

Quote from BSchraeder on April 26, 2018, 6:57 pm

Here is what I have found out: About a mile from Little Farm is Route 56 Sunset Inn, 812-907-0288 this is a small house that has been turned into accommodations, 2 bedroom, sleeps 6, will accept pets.

Little Farm 812-438-4500 sites available
Rising Star Casino 812-438-1234 have rooms available, no pets
From Little Farm: 2 miles Anderson's Riviera Inn 812-438-2121 only have rooms available for Thursday, June 14, no pets
2.2 miles Courtyard Suites, 812-438-4035 Rooms available, iffy on pets
2.4 miles Empire House 812-438-4064 waiting list
13 miles Quality Inn & Suites, 812-537-2552, rooms available, pets allowed with additional fee
14 miles Comfort Inn, 812-539-3600, rooms available, pets allowed with additional fee

I hope this helps.

Quote from BSchraeder on April 27, 2018, 9:15 am

I am sending out a request for volunteers. Here is what I am looking for at the moment:

Someone who is super excited about organizing and running the Sidecar games. I will take care of supplying the awards.

I need a coffee-water-snack over-see-er. I will supply all items, I just need someone to oversee things are always available. Maybe someone staying at the campground.

Anyone interested in acting as judges for the Show-n-shine. Again I will take care of supplying the awards and I am doing a "Peoples Choice Award", that's pretty easy, just count the votes, but I feel we need judges for the other categories.

Anyone willing to help out with things I haven't thought of yet.

Don't be shy.

I can be reached through this site somehow or at bdstaxsvc@embarqmail.com

Thanks in advance

Quote from Deleted user on April 27, 2018, 9:57 am

Belinda; Check with your local CMA chapter. They are usually helpful with providing help.
I will be there to help with what ever is needed.
J.R.
USCA Sec.
Tex. Rep.

Quote from Sidehack52 on May 23, 2018, 2:20 pm

sorry to have too be saying this .. but I will not be able to make the rally this year ..I will be cancelling my res at rising sun if anybody is looking for a room ....have to put the house before the ride...just one of those unexpected pleasures of being a home owner....and I am almost finished with the new rig...have fun guys and I will catch you all net year ....

Quote from BSchraeder on May 24, 2018, 10:15 am

Update on lodging...The block of rooms we have reserved with our discount still has some availability, but what is not reserved by June 1 will be released for public use. The Little Farm is filling our block of campsites and they also have a few openings left, those will be released June 7 for public use. That being said, if your are thinking about joining us at the Rally you may want to go ahead and get your lodging reservation before those times. It also appears, some have lodging reservations, either at the Rising Star or Little Farm, that have not actually registered for the Rally. There are benefits to registering for the Rally in advance of getting here. Those registered in advance are getting goodie bags that contain free stuff, $5 off meal coupons at local restaurants, and will be guaranteed a t-shirt if they order one. Registration on site will still include those things only as supply lasts and all registrations will include catered breakfast, dinner, awards and entertainment on Saturday, the free guided tour/hayrides, tech talks, beverages, snacks and more. So make sure you get registered for the Rally it's self.

Mike and I are so excited to be hosting this year's rally. We look forward to seeing everyone in 3 weeks here in Rising Sun!

Quote from Deleted user on May 24, 2018, 4:52 pm

Sounds like everything is falling into place. Sounds liike a good rally coming up. Hope we have a good turnout. We are planning on getting there on Wed. Help where ever I can.
J.R.
USCA Sec.
Tex. Rep.

Quote from BSchraeder on May 24, 2018, 5:03 pm

Thanks, J.R. We'll be looking for you.

Quote from NCGLSidecarist on May 31, 2018, 10:34 am

Belinda, Ruth and I plan to be there Wed. also. We’ll look for you and help where we can. Really looking forward to this years rally!

Quote from BSchraeder on May 31, 2018, 2:12 pm

Looking forward to seeing you and thanks for offering to help! All help is appreciated.