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CTCI SANCTIONED CAR SHOW EVENTS

July 3-6, 2009 - "T’Birds ‘n Tulsa Celebration 2009", CTCI Region 5 Convention, Tulsa, Oklahoma
The Tulsa Classic Thunderbird Club, CTCI Chapter #8, is pleased to be your host at the new Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the finest anywhere. Located in the center of the United States, serviced by the Tulsa International Airport and at the intersection of Interstate 44 and the famous Route 66, Tulsa is conveniently accessed by any mode of transportation, even by Riverboat up from New Orleans. Made famous as the "Oil Capital of the World" and repeatedly dubbed as "America’s Most Beautiful City", we are again excited to host the CTCI Convention for the third time. Metropolitan Tulsa is located at the foothills of the beautiful Ozark Mountains on the sweeping Arkansas River. Tulsa is rich in the heritage of the American West and American Indian lore, and is proudly surrounded by 7 beautiful lakes with over 3500 miles of shoreline! Within easy driving distance are the Will Rogers Memorial and birthplace, The J.M Davis Gun Museum, the largest collection in the world of antique firearms and the Gilcrease Museum which exhibits more Remington Bronzes than any museum in the country. Tulsa, indeed, has it all for your visit from the nationally acclaimed Tulsa Ballet to the International Finals Rodeo; from Cain’s Ballroom which highlights artists such as Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks to Chapman Music Hall for the Broadway Show Summer Season. So, if you are a "highbrow", "lowbrow" or a "nobrow", Tulsa has something to offer everyone.

We have selected the early July dates to accommodate the New York Times acclaimed outdoor Broadway presentation of the musical Oklahoma! at the outdoor theater Discoveryland on the evening of July 4th. Early arrivals and registration are both encouraged and welcomed on Thursday July 2nd and we have arranged transportation to the elegant Creek Nation Casino that evening for viewing or Las Vegas "gaming". Registration continues on Friday, July 3rd as we get underway with the Hospitality Suite, Vendor and Auction Rooms, the Judges Seminar and Training Session, the "Ask the Experts Seminar" and the Welcome Aboard Party. On Saturday, July 4th the Owners and Judges Meeting commences at 8:00 A.M followed by the Concours d’Elegance at 9:00 A.M. The afternoon features a Fashion Show and Shopping Tour for the ladies at the famed Utica Square Shopping Mall and that evening we head out for Discoveryland for the musical Oklahoma!

On Sunday, July 5th, we will have a driving tour to the Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore, OK. Time is allowed for your visit to The Oklahoma Aquarium, The Air and Space Museum and Planetarium if you missed that opportunity earlier. The Awards Banquet, the crowning event, is that evening and we have huddled with the chefs for your culinary delight. The Departure/Farewell Breakfast is Monday, July 6th, the national holiday. If you would like to remain over to visit some of the other notable sights such as the National Cowboy Hall of Fame or the Oklahoma City Memorial, Woolaroc or the 101 Ranch, or simply "getting your kicks on Route 66", the Mother Road, we will be pleased to help you make those reservations.

If you have questions, please contact Tom McCartney, Convention Registration Chair (918) 665-1957 by phone or tktbird@sbcglobal.net email. For Concours information contact Sandra Hood, Concours Chair, (972) 294-1946 or email clsmhood@sbcglobal.net. For hotel reservations contact the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, phone (918) 307-2600. The "Tulsa T-Bird Convention Rate" for single or double is $114, plus tax. Registration forms are available on our website, http://www.t-birdsintulsa.com. Register by May 30th to avoid a late charge. Concours deadline is June 1, 2009, No Exceptions. We look forward to seeing you in Tulsa on Route 66!

August 18-20, 2009 - Region 3 CTCI Convention, "Thunderbirds Roll at the River Rock", Richmond (Vancouver), B.C., Canada
The Totem Classic Thunderbird Club of BC, CTCI Chapter #80 will be your hosts at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC, Canada. This upscale facility is located thirty minutes by car from the US border and ten minutes from the Vancouver International Airport. (See www.riverrock.com)

We have some exciting activities planned for guests, including tours of unique and extensive local car collections, shopping excursions and a visit to the Vancouver Aquarium, a world-class tourist attraction located in beautiful Stanley Park in the heart of scenic Vancouver. In fact, with our events planned for mid-week, why not spend a few extra days and ...

• catch a cruise ship to Alaska! (Click the link here for more info.)
• or drive the scenic Sea to Sky Highway (2½ hours) and spend time in Whistler Village, home of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. We’ll be happy to help you find the best accommodation in the Village! (www.tourismwhistler.com)
• or maybe catch a scenic ferry ride to Vancouver Island! After a leisurely cruise down island, catch another ferry ride directly back into Washington State. We have local members that can help you with your reservation plans.

2010 CTCI International Convention
Save this date for next year!
June 15-20, 2010 - CTCI International Convention - "Birds and Planes...The Wright Place Again in 2010", Dayton, Ohio
Hosted by the Ohio Valley EarlyBirds at the Hope Hotel & Conference Center at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Local tours and entertainment being planned. Concours d’Elegance on Friday. Swap meet, Driving Tour to Wright-Patterson Air Force Museum and Awards Banquet on Saturday. More information coming soon.

NON-SANCTIONED AND OTHER CAR SHOW EVENTS

Saturday, May 30th, 2009 - Car Show and Pancake Breakfast - Anaheim Hills, CA
Presented by the Knights of Columbus Council #9195. Open to all Pre-1972 classic cars, modified vehicles, specialty vehicles, muscle cars, exotics, sports cars, trucks and vans. Limited to the first 100 entries. Please make your reservation early. 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church, 5800 East Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills south parking lot, free breakfast for entrants. For information & reservations contact Bob DePaola at (714) 974-9334. No entry fee, no trophies, just a good time to show your car.

Sunday, June 7, 2009 – 30th Annual All Ford Picnic and No-Trophy Car Show, St. Paul Ford Assembly Plant, St. Paul, Minnesota
Sponsored by the Mini Birds of Minnesota and the Early Ford V8 Club, 11 am to 3 pm, rain or shine. The location is at the St. Paul Ford Assembly Plant parking lot, Ford Parkway and Mississippi Blvd. (East River Road) - Free Admission and Free swap meet area. Bring your special Ford, Mercury or Lincoln - Free parking for non-Ford cars on premise. It is always the first Sunday in June. Contact: Dave Trucksess (952) 431-1736.

July 18th and 19th, 2009 – Pitt Birds Annual Picnic at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
This is an open invitation to owners of Thunderbirds. Celebrate this unique motorsport event in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA. The picnic and Thunderbird display are part of a car show comprised of 2,000 cars including classic, antique, and exotic vehicles from all countries. This two day event is not your typical car show on an asphalt parking lot. Individuals and car clubs display their prized vehicles on the fairways of the Schenley Park golf course. This festive event is part of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix VSCCA sanctioned race. This race is the nation's only vintage race held on city streets. The 2.33 mile circuit runs through the Schenley Park golf course. The 175 race car participants conduct time trials on Saturday and race in seven classes on Sunday.

If you are interested in attending this event, contact Jerry Longstreth at gll1231@msn.com or Phone: 412.466.9091

Information about the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix can be found at: www.pvgp.org

Sunday, August 16, 2009 – 24th Annual All Thunderbird Show, Getzville, New York
The Buffalo Thunderbird is holding its’ 24th Annual All Thunderbird Show on Sunday, August 16th at West Herr Ford, 10 Campbell Boulevard in Getzville, NY 14068, (716) 568-2000. This event is open to all model year Thunderbirds. The show field opens at 10 am, and committee judging will start at noon. This is not a concours event. This is a fun, fun, fun event. Bring your lawn chairs. Note - this is a rain or shine event. We’ll have food available for purchase, plus we’ll have a DJ, a 50/50 split club, and a Chinese auction. The first 50 vehicles will receive dash plaques. There are classes for 1955, 1956 and 1956 Thunderbirds, plus other classes to cover 1958-then last year of production. Award plaques will be present for each model year class. Pre-registration is $7, and the show day registration is $10. For information contact Rich Demarco at email address: rjd1123@yahoo.com or Gregg Zimmerman at email address: classicarz@aol.com.

September 11-13, 2009 – Birds in the Dells Egg Harbor – Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
The Fox Valley Early Birds will be hosting the 36th annual “Birds in the Dells Egg Harbor” on September 11-13, Friday through Sunday, at the Landmark Resort in Egg Harbor (Door County), Wisconsin. Events include Bingo Friday night; car judging Saturday morning; trolley ride to Egg Harbor and Fish Creek, tour/shop Door County on your own, golf, or just socialize Saturday afternoon; awards banquet Saturday evening; and finish the weekend with the clubs’ meeting Sunday morning. For more information, please contact Frank Newell by phone at (920)826-4440 or email at fnewell@bayland.net.

Saturday, September 12, 2009 – Pageant of the Thunderbird – Anaheim, CA
The Earlybirds of Southern California and the Thunderbird Club of Southern California will be hosting the 36th Annual Pageant of the Thunderbird. The longest running ALL Thunderbird show in Southern California, the Pageant will be held at La Palma Park at the corner of Harbor Blvd. and La Palma Ave. in Anaheim. Open to all Ford Thunderbirds 1955-2005— original, modified or custom. Shady park with food available on site. Music with a D.J. and Raffle Prizes, too! Placement of cars between 8-10 a.m., judging begins 11:00 a.m. Judging is based on Fit, Finish and Workmanship. 18 Trophy classes and two People’s Choice Trophies. For more show information contact Richard Bjorklund (714) 490-0613 or Ralph Nunez (714) 992-1658. For registration, contact Helen Morin (562) 972-7734.

Saturday, September 26, 2009 – Thunderbirds on Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA
The Monterey Bay Classic Thunderbird Club will host their 12th annual Thunderbirds on Santa Cruz Wharf, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with 50’s and 60’s music sound by a professional DJ. Awards for 1955-57 and 1958-1966 Thunderbirds, but we welcome all Thunderbirds to come and participate. Raffles and silent auction. The Wharf has several well known seafood restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are hotels and motels nearby for your convenience of staying Friday and Saturday. For more information contact: www.montereytbirds.com or phone Hank Pearce (831) 588-8098, email: hankpear@aol.com.

Sunday, October 4, 2009 – All Ford Picnic and Car Show, Anaheim, California
The 40th Annual All Ford Picnic and Car Show will be held at LaPalma Park in Anaheim from 8 am-3pm. Open to all pre-68 makes and models. Trophies only for Ford product categories. Food, drinks, giant raffle, DJ. The Sam Chastain Preservation Award is given to the vehicle that has preserved the originality of the Ford. For registration contact the So. Calif. Regional Group #11 (714) 632-1976. Entry fee $25.00 per car, no pre-registration, pay at entry gate.

November 2-6, 2009 – Carnival Cruise to Catalina and Ensenada, Mexico
The Orange Circle Thunderbird Club invites you to come and be a part of the 2009 Fun Cruisers. The more the merrier! Where can you go for only $170.00 for an outside ocean view cabin or $120.00 for an inside cabin? Port charges and taxes which brings the total to a mere $307.00 or $254.00 per person plus you receive a $75.00 on board ship credit per cabin!!! Send me an email to check availability. If there are still cabins available I can give you further instructions. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me either by email or phone, Rita DePaola, email: Bobaree@sbcglobal.net, or phone (714) 974-9334.

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.