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SURVIVAL GUIDE May 29 - June 3, 2012 AIRSTREAM factory Jackson Center, Ohio
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Welcome to AlumApAloozA 2012, the Airstream factory, and the town of Jackson center, ohio! You’re going to have a great week, and a busy one! It’s just about impossible to do everything on the program, so use this guide to plan your week.
FEATURED EVENTS Airstream Factory Tours Airstream will be offering daily tours of the factory (twice a day on Thursday and Friday). Register at the Service Center. Closed-toe shoes are required, and you should plan to walk about 3/4 of a mile. Production is shut down during the Friday tour. This means there’s less to see, but also it’s quieter so you can hear the tour guide more easily.
Open House Friday morning will be your chance to show off your trailer, or take a peek inside everyone else’s trailer. Decorate your trailer, and you might win the coveted Airstream Life “Wally” award for Best Open House Presentation!.
Outdoor Activities Every morning there will be yoga on the grass (there’s a tent in case of inclement weather). Led by instructors sKY:: and slaDE~, this class is always popular, so please arrive 10-15 minutes early! Wear comfortable clothing (dressing for the weather) and bring either yoga mat or a large towel, so you can practice yoga, breathe, and stretch. Check the schedule for a special breathing and meditation class too, plus two kids’ yoga classes. On two days we’ve got some easy bicycle rides planned, around Jackson Center and Shelby County. Each ride will be arrowed so you can go with the group leader at scheduled times, or anytime you want by yourself. A LU M A PA LO O Z A SURVIVAL GUIDE
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Rivet Masters Competition
On Saturday morning you can join the “Tiger Trot” annual 5K and 1K fun runs, held at the Jackson Center High School. To register at the event, show up by 8:00 a.m. For the kids and parents, there will be a pool party at the renovated Jackson Center Outdoor Pool and Splash Park.
Think you know how to buck a rivet? Bring a team of two to the Rivet Masters Competition on Saturday and see how your team stacks up against Airstream professionals, and compete with other amateur teams for prizes! We’ll supply the tools and the rivets. Sign up in advance, in the Main Tent.
Roving Happy Hour At the 4 p.m. announcements (under the main tent, where we give away the door prizes every day), we’ll have 10 flags to hand out. If you want to host a Happy Hour at your trailer at 5 p.m., just pick up a flag and stick it in the ground near your awning. Anyone who wants to join your Happy Hour is welcome when the flag is flying. The next day, we’ll collect all the flags and hand them out to 10 different Airstreamers. So, there will be up to 40 separate Happy Hour locations at Alumapalooza over four nights. That should give you plenty of time to meet new friends and see a lot of interesting trailers.
Musical Entertainment This year we’ll have music from two terrific groups, Hymn For Her, and Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park Troubadours!
Backup Derby Here’s your chance to show off your skill at backing up a trailer! We’ll supply a trailer, a truck, and an obstacle course made of traffic cones. You’ll need a team of two: one person to drive and the other to shout out instructions. The course will involve backing up a trailer through the course as quickly as possible—without knocking over any cones! “The Stig” will drive the course first, to set the time to beat. Sign up in the Main Tent when you arrive at Alumapalooza and get ready for some hilarious fun.
Open Grill This year we’re going to have Open Grill on three nights. It’s a lot of fun sharing the big custom-made grills with your fellow Airstreamers, and sharing the interesting items that people bring to cook. We’ll supply the charcoal and the grills, you bring whatever you want to cook.
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Dutch oven cooking seminars at Alumapalooza 2012 are generously sponsored by
lodgemfg.com
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SURVIVAL TIPS Please wear your badges! You need to show them to attend seminars and get other perks we’ve arranged for you. On the back side of your badge there’s a handy abbreviated schedule. Your badge is also your ticket to dinner on Saturday. Last minute schedule changes, daily door prize winners, and other important announcements will be made at 4:00 pm daily under the main tent. Sometimes we sing, and we always tell bad jokes. You must be present to win a door prize, and we’ve got some really good ones! airStream Store: The Airstream store is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Saturday the store will also be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon. kiDS’ Program: Your kids will love the activities planned by Deb Woods this year. Please have at least one adult in attendance for your kids for all programs. internet: There’s free wi-fi at the Airstream Service Center. Grab a coffee and make yourself at home. officiaL PhotograPher: At some point you’ll probably see Alison Turner taking pictures. She’s the official Alumapalooza photographer. If you’d like a print of any of her photos, just let her know and she’ll send you ordering information after the event. eLectricity: If you are connected to the electrical system, please note that you are sharing a 15-amp connection with three other trailers! If the circuit is overloaded, the breaker will pop and you’ll have zero amps. So please, don’t attempt to run an AC-powered appliances such as microwaves, hair dryers, or air conditioners. Make sure your refrigerator is set to “GAS” mode only. traSh/recycLing: There are recycling bins located all over the grounds for bottles and cans only. All other materials can be carried over to the dumpster next to the building across Bambi Lane, or left out in the morning in front of your trailer before 7:30 a.m. for pickup by our friendly Vice President For Sanitation (Lisa Forsyth). gray Water: Gray water cannot be released on the ground per Ohio law. Use a blue tank and take it to the dump station by the Service Center or to the white pipe at the southeast corner of Bambi Lane. BLack tank PumP-outS: At any time you can empty your black tank at the dump station by the Service Center. However, if you prefer to have your trailer pumped out, use the brightly colored coupon included with your registration materials. Pump-outs will be provided between 7 and 10 a.m. on Thursday and Saturday. The cost is $20, payable in cash to the driver. Tape the coupon to the back window of your trailer the evening before you want the pump-out. Note that someone will need to be present to pay the driver.
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Severe Weather: In the event of a tornado warning, you may hear a siren. In this case the factory building (large blue building adjacent to the camping area) is your shelter. The Airstream guard or one of the Alumapalooza staff will unlock door #15 (to the right of the large movie screen on the side of the building). Proceed to the concrete block Men’s and Women’s restrooms under the mezzanine. LocaL ruLeS: No ground fires allowed, but an off-the-ground grill or fully contained campfire is OK. Local ordinance says: No open containers off Airstream property. All animals must be caged or on a 6-foot (or shorter) leash. No pets in buildings except service animals. JackSon center community DayS: Admission is free, but there is a charge for amusement rides. Wristbands for unlimited rides can be purchased downtown. A full schedule of events is available at alumapalooza.com, and selected events appear on the schedule in this program. Please be sure to secure your personal belongings, lock your vehicles, etc. The organizers of Alumapalooza and Airstream will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
EMERGENCIES: Call 9-1-1 Staff creDitS: Water & electricity are provided by Airstream and coordinated by Alice & Tim Wymer. Parking is managed by Lou & Larry Woodruff with help from Terry Baughmann. On-site registration is managed by Lori Grey. The Kids Program is wrangled by Deb Woods. Awesome photography by Alison Turner and Nick Martinez. Daily weather reports by Alexander Kensington. Guy Lotz is our Man With A Tractor. Our First Responders are Greg Blue and Larry Woodruff. Songs, signs and stickers decals are created by Kirk McKellar. The trash goes out thanks to Lisa Forsyth, and Eleanor O’Dea supplies the staff with freshly laundered t-shirts. Invaluable general help is also provided by Elizabeth Roney and Matt Hackney. Thanks to the many hard-working people at Airstream who help make this event possible, Bruce Metz of the Village of Jackson Center, the JC Fire and Police Departments, the Shelby County Sheriff, and all the local businesses that have offered their support. Special thanks to the many volunteers who have come to present seminars and help make this event happen. Most of all, thank you for coming! Alumapalooza™ 2012 is sponsored by AIRSTREAM LIFE magazine, with support from AIRSTREAM, GEICO, SkyMed, Zip-Dee, Lodge Logic, and Clearwater Enterprises. Produced by R&B Events LLC. Alumapalooza is a registered trademark. A LU M A PA LO O Z A SURVIVAL GUIDE
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TUESDAY, MAY 29
Registration
Factory tour
Bike Ride
Kids Social
owner DIY
Wally Byam Happy Hour
Attendee parking starts
9:00 AM
Pick up your goody bag and badge!
1:303:30 PM
Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos
2:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Skymed
Meet in Service Lobby. This is a walking tour approximately ¾ of a mile in length. No sandals or open-toed shoes. Limited to 25
2:00 PM
“Show and go.” Meet at Bambi Lane. Rain date is Weds at 2 p.m.
Welcome families! Participants in the Kids’ program can get a chance to meet, with ice cream
2:30 PM
Yoga Tent. Kids must be accompanied by a parent.
Terry Halstead discusses basic tools and techniques for simple DIY Airstream repairs, from fuses to rivets
2:30 PM
Main Tent
Doggie Meet & Greet! Quick orientation, get a free homemade Yappy Hour treat by Kristiana Spaulding, and then head to a designated grassy area to run around!
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
BYO drink, snacks to share. Must be present to win door prizes. Main Tent.
Meet at Main Tent
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8:00 AM
Continental breakfast & coffee sponsored by SkyMed. Main Tent.
Vendor Tent
Discover Jackson Center in this easy 3-4 mile ride around town.
Help us kick off the fun! Music by Kirk McKellar. Door prizes.
Learn about SkyMed emergency travel evacuation services with “JJ” Johnjulio
Yoga
Join instructors sKY:: and slaDE~ for morning yoga class. All ages are welcome.
8:30 AM
Wear comfortable clothing and bring either a yoga mat or a large towel. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early @ the Yoga Tent.
Running Gear
Andy Jamison of Dexter Axle answers your questions about axles, brakes, and wheel bearings
10:00 AM
Main Tent
Registration
New arrivals, pick up your goody bag & badge
11:00 AMNoon
Vendor Tent
Service Demos
Tim Maxwell and Dave Schumann of Airstream’s Service Dept. explain 11:30 techniques and products for maintain- AM ing your trailer’s interior and exterior
Main Tent
living Aboard
Q&A with Rich Luhr, Eleanor O’Dea, and Emma Luhr about full-timing and family life in an Airstream
1:00 PM
Main Tent
Dutch oven Bake an “Easy Dutch Cobbler” with Matt cooking Hackney. Sponsored by Lodge Logic.
1:30 PM
Bring your own Dutch Oven and ingredients to practice! Bambi Lane
New arrivals, pick up your goody bag & badge
1:303:30
Vendor Tent
2:00 PM
Meet in Service Lobby. This is a walking tour approximately ¾ of a mile in length. No sandals or open-toed shoes. Limited to 25
Registration
Factory tour
Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 30
THURSDAY, MAY 31
Bicycling (rain date only)
Discover Jackson Center ride (only if rained out on Tuesday)
2:00 PM
“Show and go.” Meet at Bambi Lane.
WomeN’S product Feedback
Justin Humphreys of Airstream will lead an open feedback session on current Airstream products.
10:00 AM
Main Tent. Please, women only at this session.
Wally Byam History
Dale “Peewee” Schwamborn, Wally Byam’s nephew talks about Wally’s contribution to Airstreaming
2:00 PM
Main Tent
Kids program
Kids & parents only: Scavenger hunt!
10:00 AM
Meet at Main Tent
Kids Yoga
Kids & parents only: Have fun and get the sillies out with sKY:: and slaDE~
3:00 PM
Yoga Tent
Bike Ride
“Show and go” bike ride through the Shelby County countryside. 6-8 miles.
10:00 AM
Introductory presentation by Bob Wally Byam Wheeler, Airstream president. Door Happy Hour prizes. Roving Happy Hour begins immediately after.
Route is arrowed and easy. Meet at Bambi Lane. Rain cancels.
4:00 PM
BYO drink, snacks to share. Must be present to win door prizes. Main Tent.
5:30 PM7:00 PM
Bring whatever you want to grill for dinner! Condiments will be provided.
open Grill
Join your fellow ‘paloozers at the Open Grill!
Factory tour
Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos
Airstream maintenance
Tim Maxwell and Dave Schumann of Airstream Service talk about maintenance of power systems, and major appliances
11:00 AM
Main Tent
Registration
New arrivals, pick up your goody bag & badge
11 AMNOON
Vendor Tent
THURSDAY, MAY 31
pranayama
Join instructors sKY:: and slaDE~ for a special meditation and breathing program
Skymed
Learn about SkyMed emergency travel evacuation services
Yoga
Join instructors sKY:: and slaDE~ for morning yoga class. All ages are welcome.
meN’S product Feedback
Justin Humphreys of Airstream will lead an open feedback session on current Airstream products.
7:30 AM
Wear comfortable warm clothing and bring either a yoga mat, a large towel or a bolster for your seating comfort. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early @ the Yoga Tent.
8:00 AM
Continental breakfast & coffee sponsored by SkyMed. Main Tent.
8:30 AM
Wear comfortable clothing and bring either a yoga mat or a large towel. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early @ the Yoga Tent.
9:00 AM
Main Tent. Please, men only at this session.
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Meet in Service Lobby. This is a walking tour 10:00 approximately ¾ of a mile AM in length. No sandals or open -toed shoes. Limited to 25
Eleanor O’Dea demonstrates 12:00 “million dollar sauces” you can make PM in the Airstream
cooking Demo
Main Tent
Vintage Restoration
Colin Hyde discusses “rotisserie” restoration and considerations of vintage Airstream customization
1:30 PM
Main Tent
Registration
New arrivals, pick up your goody bag & badge
1:302:30PM
Vendor Tent
2:00 PM
Meet in Service Lobby. This is a walking tour approximately ¾ of a mile in length. No sandals or open -toed shoes. Limited to 25
3:00 PM
Main Tent
Factory tour
Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos
Join sKY:: and slaDE~ to learn about the benefits of healthy living on the yogaFlIGHt road, as well as see demonstrations of yogaFLIGHT
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THURSDAY, MAY 31
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
Kids program
Kids & parents only, join up for a fun arts & crafts project
3:00 PM
Yoga Tent
Registration
Wally Byam Happy Hour
Come relax with snacks and drinks (BYO) with author and restorer David Winick. Door prizes. Roving Happy Hour begins immediately after.
4:00 PM
BYO drink, snacks to share. Must be present to win door prizes. Main Tent.
Kids Swim
Jackson center Days
Church supper (lasagna) 5:00 - 7:30, $7 adults, $3 children. Fire Dept bratwurst stand, 5:00 - 11:00.
5:00 7:30 PM
United Methodist Church, downtown
Kids program
The J.C. Fire Dept. teaches kids how to handle a fire hose, and more!
6:00 PM
Bambi Lane
Join your fellow ‘paloozers at the Open Grill!
5:30 PM7 PM
Bring whatever you want to grill for dinner! Condiments will be provided.
open Grill
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
New arrivals, pick up goody bag & badge
11AM Noon
Keep cool at the renovated JC Outdoor 12:30Pool and new Spray Park. 2:30
Vendor Tent Meet at Yoga Tent. We will carpool over to the swimming pool.
Compete in teams of 2 and earn a prize for best trailer backing skills! Sign up in advance at the Main Tent.
1:00 PM
Up to 10 teams of two compete for prizes. Open to all non-professionals. Parking area at north corner of Bambi Lane
Andy Thomson of Can-Am RV talks Safe towing towing. Learn how to set up your hitch properly for optimum performance.
2:00 PM
Main Tent
Backup Derby
Factory tour
Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos
2:00 PM
Meet in Service Lobby. Note: No factory production during this tour.
Awning maintenance
Jim Webb of Zip-Dee will demonstrate the correct way to clean and maintain your trailer’s awning
3:00 PM
Sponsored by Zip-Dee. Location TBD
Kids Yoga
Kids & parents only: Have fun and get the sillies out with sKY:: and slaDE~
3:00 PM
Yoga Tent
Yoga
Join instructors sKY:: and slaDE~ for morning yoga
8:30 AM
Wear comfortable clothing and bring either a yoga mat or a large towel. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early @ the Yoga Tent.
Dutch oven cooking
Bake a Chocolate Cobbler with Matt Hackney. Bring your own Dutch Oven and ingredients to practice!
9:00 AM
Sponsored by Lodge Logic. Bambi Lane
Wally Byam Happy Hour
Airstream President Bob Wheeler joins us again for Happy Hour. Door prizes.
4:00 PM
Main Tent
Factory tour
Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos
10:00 AM
Meet in Service Lobby. Note: No factory production during this tour.
open Grill
Join your fellow ‘paloozers at the Open Grill!
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Condiments, burgers and hotdogs will be provided courtesy of Airstream
open House
Show your trailer, or check out others, until 1 PM!
10:00 AM1PM
An open door means open house, closed door means “not participating”
Show
“Hymn For Her” musical performance
8:00 PM
Main Tent
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SATURDAY, JUNE 2
community Breakfast
Pancake and sausage breakfast, sponsored by the Masons, $6 adults, $3 children
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
7:00 - United Methodist Church, 10:00 downtown AM
Yoga
Join instructors sKY:: and slaDE~ for morning yoga
8:30 AM
Yoga Tent
Swap meet
Bring anything you have to sell or trade!
9:00 AM
Main Tent
8:00 AM
Jackson Center High School, $15 registration @ www.speedy-feet.com
5K Race
Rivet masters
New product Showcase
“Tiger Trot” 5K and 1K Fun Run with prizes
Think you know how to buck a rivet? Come show us your technique, in the Rivet Masters Competition! Up to 10 teams of two compete for prizes.
Airstream will have new trailers and motorhomes out for display
10:00 AM
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Eleanor O’Dea, a trained chef and former full-timer, cooks a full meal on stage with an Airstream galley
1:00 PM
Main Tent
Kids program
Kids & parents, join up for another fun arts & crafts project
2:30 PM
Yoga Tent
Sideshow Arts
Watch as Charon, “The Most Dangerous Beauty Alive” and co-conspirator Alex swallow swords, breathe fire, and brave the Bladebox!
2:30 PM
Main Tent
Come relax with snacks and drinks Wally Byam (BYO) under the tent. Best door prizes Happy Hour of the week!
4:00 PM
Must be present to win!
Dinner
Dinner sponsored by GEICO Insurance
6:00 PM
Wear your badge to get dinner!
live music
Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours!
8:00 PM
Sponsored by Airstream
Open to all non-professionals. Sign up in advance at Main Tent. Held in Service Center building.
SUNDAY, JUNE 3
Departure
Please vacate sites by noon to avoid delays caused by the parade
parade
Parade on E Pike Street
If you are staying for a service appointment on Monday, please move to the Terra Port
Bambi Lane
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Aluminum chef
2:00 PM
East Pike Street (Rt 274) will be closed to traffic from 1:30 to 3:00 PM
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