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CTCI SANCTIONED CAR SHOW EVENTS

June 15-20, 2010 - CTCI International Convention - "Birds and Planes...The Wright Place Again in Twenty-Ten", Dayton, Ohio

See below (in the Non-Sanctioned section) for more fun things to do on your way to the Convention!

Hosted by the Ohio Valley Early Birds, CTCI Chapter 68, the 2010 International Convention will be held at the Hope Hotel and Convention Center on Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The Hotel was named after Bob Hope and is the only hotel on a military reservation that is open to the public. Located on a military base provides for a very secure event location, the Hope Hotel was host to the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords. For hotel reservations phone (937) 879-2696 or go to www.hopehotel.com, use promo code: EarlyBirds (no space), One Queen Bed $80 or Two Double Beds for $90/night (plus applicable taxes and surcharges). Note: Concours d'Elegance deadline is May 15th, no exceptions.

Dayton, Ohio is the 'Birthplace of Aviation' and our convention is focused on the many historical aviation locations and museums unique to our community. Visitors come to Dayton from around the world to experience the history of our mighty battle for Freedom displayed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. This is a mammoth museum and is the main attraction for holding the International Convention in Dayton. The Hotel is on the East end of WPAFB and the Museum is on the West end of the Base, a distance of about 5 miles. Saturday morning we will line up all the T-Birds that wish to caravan to special parking at the museum. If you don't wish to drive your ‘Bird, you may follow the caravan in your own vehicle or ride the chartered bus for a round trip fee of $10 per seat.

Tuesday will be a day for early arrivals and recovery for those who had a long travel day, or wish to clean their cars ahead of time so they may attend the following day's events.

Wednesday is a day for registration, hospitality room, CTCI Membership and Board meetings (also open to all members), and an evening Welcome Party.

Thursday will start off with an Aviation Tour on a charted bus to the Huffman Prairie Flying Field, which is where the Wright Brothers learned how to fly, the Wright Memorial, and an included lunch at the Carillon Park that has 24 historical attractions. Early registrations show this to be a popular event, so the Tour will NOT be cancelled. The bus will return to the hotel in time for the judge's training, which is mandatory for all who will be judging in Friday's Concours. The evening entertainment will be a nationally known Rock-n-Roll Band performing 50's and 60's music, and it's free.

Friday begins with a short, but mandatory Owners and Judges meeting and then it's on to the Concours. All Judges will be served lunch and those not wishing to partake in the Concours may go on a chartered bus fun shopping trip to the Greene. We also have sufficient early enrollment so that this shopping trip will NOT be cancelled. Another evening of superb entertainment to be enjoyed for free.

Saturday starts with a swap meet, then the above-mentioned caravan to the Air Force Museum, and ending with the Awards Banquet.

Sunday will be a hospitality room farewell and good-bye to good friends.

On a final note, be sure to check out our ad in this EarlyBird for a $1,800 raffle and you may contact the event coordinators at birdsandplanes@hotmail.com for an order form, or print from the link below. Make your reservations early, as there are only 240 rooms at the Hope Hotel. You can register for the hotel online at: www.hopehotel.com. Satellite room rates will be higher.

For registration: See the registration form and event details in the center of the Nov-Dec 2009 issue or print one from the link below. Shirts and hats are now available to order! See the choices, photos and order form in the form available below. For questions, contact James L. Marts, Chairman; home (937) 426-1140 or (937) 830-2722 cell, or email: birdsandplanes@hotmail.com.

Registration Form with Tour and Caravan info is available here.

Raffle Order Form is available here.

Check out & Order 2010 "Birds and Planes" Apparel with this form (5mb).

NON-SANCTIONED AND OTHER CAR SHOW EVENTS

June 13-14th - Louisville, KY Pre-tour - Derby City T-Birds Club
International Convention Update: Southeast CTCI members: Please join us in Louisville, Kentucky, on your way to Dayton. Monday we will tour Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, and the Louisville Slugger bat manufacturing plant with a possible stroll on the "Great Lawn". For those who arrive before 5 P.M. on Sunday we plan to have dinner in the oldest western Stagecoach Tavern, circa 1797, then attend the outdoor Stephen Foster Musical drama. Contact Doug Wilson at (502) 491-0530 or e-mail at ragtoplover@insightbb.com for details and Hotel information.

July 30-Aug 1, 2010 - Spring Fling XIX, West Des Moines Marriott, Des Moines, IA
We thought it would be smart to mention, Spring Fling is too close to convention! Whenever we see you, it's really great, So in order to do that, we've changed our date! Please save these days, it's important to us, Take care of it now! No muss! No fuss! Reservations: West Des Moines Marriott, 1 (800) 228-9290, ask for Hawkeye Classic T-Bird Club Spring Fling room rate $94./night. Cut off date is July 9, 2010. Registration: Deb Sipple, (515) 231-2232, email:debs_50@netins.net, or Kathy Parker, (515) 282-9673, email: macksnana@aol.com.

August 27-29, 2010 - 2010 Summer Meet, Ellös, Sweden - Hosted by Classic Thunderbird Club of Scandinavia
We welcome US and European Classic T-Bird enthusiasts to enjoy our marine environment in the archipelago of Bohuslän on the Swedish west coast. Our host hotel is brand new in the small town, Ellös, on the island of Orust. Tentative agenda: Friday: Arrivals, Shrimp night; Saturday: T-Bird Cruising, Boat Tour, Banquet Dinner; Sunday: Still to be decided. Arranged by Anette & Anders Sjöhamn and Gudrun & Bertil Engman. We will be happy to help you make reservations. Ph: +46-30455017, +46-706746610, (from the US 01146-), email Anders at: anders@byggmetod.se or Leif at: l.fson@telia.com.

Sept. 10-12, 2010 - Birds in the Dells, Bloomington, MN
The Mini Birds of Minnesota cordially extends an invitation to join us for the presentation of the 37th annual Birds in the Dells in Bloomington, MN "MOA edition". It is open to all 1955-1966 (1955-2005) Thunderbirds, and will be held at the Ramada Mall of America Inn in Bloomington, MN. This is the former Thunderbird Motel. There will be popular choice judging and trophies. There will be several activities available for attendees. This includes the Mall of America, Ikea, free transportation to Mystic Lake Casino, light rail to down town Minneapolis. On Saturday there will be a car tour. Discount rates have been obtained and must be made directly at the Ramada MOA by calling 1 (800) 272-6232 or www.ramadamoa.com and mentioning the Thunderbird event. Additional information and registration forms can be had by contacting Dave Rustad at 1 (651) 426-8568 or email: dave_rustad@yahoo.com.

FEATURED CAR SHOW

PAST EVENTS

The International Convention held in Wichita, Kansas was a huge success with 150 TBirds showing inside an air-conditioned facility. Click here to see the cars

The 2007 Region 6 Convention was held in Ontario, California. Click here to see some pictures taken at the event.

The 2008 International Convention, sponsored by the Rose City Thunderbirds, was held in Portland, Oregon. Click here to see some pictures taken at the event.