2020 Bill D’s Monacoer’s Gathering

[Smhutto]

The 2020 Bill D’s Monacoer’s Gathering will be held at Lazydays in Seffner (Tampa), FL on Feb 11-16, 2020. Lazydays is now accepting reservations. See below.



YOU MUST BE A MONACOERS YAHOO GROUP MEMBER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THE GATHERING. Membership is free and open to all who own a Monaco, Holiday Rambler, Beaver, or Safari. This includes the original Monaco, Navistar and REV coaches. See the following link for information on the group and instructions on how to join. If you want to join and have trouble, PM me.



https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Monacoers/info



Here are Reservation Rates and Preliminary Agenda for the Monacoers 2020 Bill D's Gathering. Rates for the Gathering include your Full Hook Up Site with 50AMP service, all (5) of the Evening Buffett Meals, all the Seminars/Presentations during the week .



Rates for the 2020 Gathering are as follows;



Couples - $472.45 Plus Taxes, Two Adults per coach, Pets included.



Single - $411.20 Plus Taxes, One Adult per coach, Pets included.



Meals Only and Seminars - $132.00 per Couple or $66.00 per Individual



These Rates reflect a 10% discount based on a minimum of 50 Coaches. We will lose the discount if we have less than 50 coaches.



Lazydays has blocked 60 sites for the 2020 Gathering, FIRST COM - FIRST SERVE!



When you make your Reservation you will be asked for a credit card number for a deposit. Your Credit Card will not be charged until you check in for the Gathering .



After you make your Reservations You must post to the Yahoo Monacoer’s Forum that you have confirmed your site so we can keep track and have a record of those who will be attending.



Get your Registrations in early and let's have a great showing.



Any comments or suggestions are welcomed. You can either post them to the Yahoo Monacoer’s group forum or PM me and I will forward to David Pratt, who organizes the Gathering.



We are working on a Flea Market Program so members can sell their unwanted parts.



The following is the Preliminary Schedule and Seminar Agenda for the 2020 Monacoers's Gathering.



2020 Bill D's Monacoers Gathering Schedule and Seminar Agenda;



Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 – Arrival Day & Registration



5:00 PM - Meet and Greet Party, Includes; Honey Baked Ham Served with Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad, Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes; assorted soda, water, tea, coffee (Reg & Decaf)



Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 - Seminars/Presentations;



9:00 AM - TYRON Bands Run Flat System and Tire Safety & Maintenance by Chuck Thatcher



10:30 AM - Body Caulking and Slide Floor Rot Repair & Maintenance by Chris Throgmartin



Noon - Lunch



1:30 PM - To be announced!



5:30 PM - Baked Chicken Buffet Dinner; Includes: 1/2 Baked Chicken Served with: Buttery Mashed Potato's, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Fresh Baked Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes, Assorted sodas, water, tea, coffee (Reg.& Decaf)



Thursday, February 13th, 2020 – Seminars/Presentations;



**9:00 AM - Roadmaster Chassis Suspension Handling and Sheppard Steering Upgrades by Van Williams and Craig French.



10:30 AM - Fire Suppression and Fire Safety - FireFight by Jim Bounds



Noon - Lunch



1:30 PM - Microwave-Convection Oven Cooking Class - Lazy Days Chef., NOT CONFIRMED!



5:30 PM - Traditional Meatloaf Dinner Buffet. Buttery Served with Mashed Potato's, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Fresh Baked Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes, Assorted sodas, water, tea, coffee (Reg.& Decaf)



Friday, February 14th, 2020 – Seminars/Presentations;



9:00 AM - Cummins Engine Service and Maintenance by Cummins Rep - Dave Eaton



10:30 AM - Cummins/Onan Service and Maintenance by Cummins Rep - Karl Smith



Noon - Lunch



1:30 PM - Allison Transmission Service and Maintenance by Allison Rep - Derek Gallo



5:30 PM - Roast Beef w/Au Jus Buffet Dinner; Includes; Served with Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad, Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes; assorted soda, water, tea, coffee (Reg & Decaf)



Saturday, March 2nd - Members Open Round Table Day



9:00 AM – Until - Roundtable Maintenance Q & A hosted by David Pratt - Meet your Moderators,



Open Discussions to Discuss Problems, Upgrades, Modifications, Technical Problems and Fixes with any/all of the attendees

at the Gathering.



BRING YOUR QUESTIONS AND PREPARE TO TAKE NOTES!!!!



THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR NEW MEMBERS TO THE FORUM AND GROUP.



This Round Table Discussion will be open all day to also include visiting other Members Coaches to see and Compare Modifications & Upgrades



EVERYONE SHOULD ATTEND THIS OPEN FORUM!



5:30 PM - Southern Barbecue Buffet Dinner – BBQ Spare Ribs, BBQ Chicken & BBQ Pulled Pork. Dinner rolls & Chocolate Chip cookies. Sides: Cold Slaw, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Garden Salad, Pasta Salad, Macaroni & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Water/Assorted Sodas/Iced Tea.



Sunday, February 16th, 2020– Departure Day


Feel free to PM me with any questions.

Scotty

[RustyTools]

Hi Scott -


Any updates? Can we sign-up yet?


I keep getting an error when I try to access the Yahoo Monacoer's site, so I'm asking here.

[nodine]

Originally Posted by RustyTools

Hi Scott -


Any updates? Can we sign-up yet?


I keep getting an error when I try to access the Yahoo Monacoer's site, so I'm asking here.

Not Scott but here is the last thing Dave posted on Monacoers.

Bob

[RustyTools]

Thanks, Bob. See ya there?


Anyone else going?

[pduggs]

Why is the Open Roundtable discussion on March 2? Everyone will have left Lazy Days by then.

[Smhutto]

NOVEMBER GATHERING UPDATE!!!

Reservations are open for the Bill D's Monacoers 2020 Gathering Being held at Lazydays RV Park, 6210 County Road 579, Seffner, Florida 33584.

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL; 1-800-905-6627

Reservation Rates for the Gathering include a Full Hook Up Site with 50AMP service, all five evening Buffett meals, and all the Seminars/Presentations.

Couples - $533.61 includIng taxes, two adults per coach, pets included.

Single - $467.15 includIng taxes, one adult per coach, pets included.

Meals Only and Seminars (no RV site) - $132.00 plus Taxes per Couple or $66.00 per Individual

These Rates reflect a 10% discount based on a minimum of 50 Coaches. As of early November, we have 40 coaches registered. The discount will NOT apply if we have less than 50 coaches. 60 sites have been reserved for the event.

YOU MUST BE A MONACOERS YAHOO GROUP MEMBER TO ATTEND THE GATHERING. Membership is free and you can join at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Monacoers/info

When you make your reservation you will be asked for a credit card number for a deposit. Your credit card will not be charged until you check in for the Gathering .

After you make your reservations please post to the Yahoo Group that you have confirmed your site so we can keep track and have a record of those who will be attending.

Any comments or suggestions are welcomed. You can either post them to the Yahoo Group or PM me.

We are working on a Flea Market Program so members can sell excess parts.

The following is the Preliminary Schedule and Seminar Agenda for the 2020 Monacoers's Gathering.

2020 Bill D's Monacoers Gathering Schedule and Seminar Agenda;

ALL THE PRESENTATIONS/SEMINARS ARE OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED, INCLUDING SPOUSES!!!!!

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 – Arrival Day & Registration

5:00 PM - Meet and Greet Party, Includes; Honey Baked Ham Served with Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Broccoli, Garden Salad, Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes; assorted soda, water, tea, coffee (Reg & Decaf)

Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 - Seminars/Presentations;

9:00 AM - TYRON Bands Run Flat System and Tire Safety & Maintenance by Chuck Thatcher

10:30 AM - Body Caulking and Slide Floor Rot Repair & Maintenance by Chris Throgmartin

Noon - Lunch

1:30 PM - Roof Care, Maintenance and Renovation Chris Throgmartin

5:30 PM - Baked Chicken Buffet Dinner; Includes: 1/2 Baked Chicken Served with: Buttery Mashed Potato's, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Fresh Baked Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes, Assorted sodas, water, tea, coffee (Reg.& Decaf)

Thursday, February 13th, 2020 – Seminars/Presentations;

**9:00 AM - Roadmaster Chassis Suspension Handling and Sheppard Steering Upgrades by Van Williams.

10:30 AM - Fire Suppression and Fire Safety - FireFight Products by Jim Bounds

Noon - Lunch

1:30 PM - Microwave-Convection Oven Cooking Class - Lazy Days Chef., NOT CONFIRMED!

5:30 PM - Traditional Meatloaf Dinner Buffet. Buttery Served with Mashed Potato's, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Fresh Baked Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes, Assorted sodas, water, tea, coffee (Reg.& Decaf)

Friday, February 14th, 2020 – Seminars/Presentations;

9:00 AM - Cummins Engine Service and Maintenance by Cummins Rep - Dave Eaton

10:30 AM - Cummins/Onan Service and Maintenance by Brett Henderson.
Noon - Lunch

1:30 PM - Allison Transmission Service and Maintenance by Allison Rep - Derek Gallo

5:30 PM - SPECIAL VALENTINES DAY DINNER - Roast Beef w/Au Jus Buffet Dinner; Includes; Served with Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad, Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes; assorted soda, water, tea, coffee (Reg & Decaf)

Saturday, February 15th - Members Open Round Table Day

9:00 AM – Until - Roundtable Maintenance Q & A hosted by David Pratt - Meet your Moderators, Open Discussions to Discuss Problems, Upgrades, Modifications, Discussions on Entertainment / Internet Service, Technical Problems and Fixes with any/all of the attendees at the Gathering.

BRING YOUR QUESTIONS AND PREPARE TO TAKE NOTES!!!!

THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR NEW MEMBERS TO THE FORUM AND GROUP.

This Round Table Discussion will be open all day to also include visiting other Members Coaches to see and
Compare Modifications & Upgrades

5:30 PM - Southern Barbecue Buffet Dinner – BBQ Spare Ribs, BBQ Chicken & BBQ Pulled Pork. Dinner rolls & Chocolate Chip cookies. Sides: Cold Slaw, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Garden Salad, Pasta Salad, Macaroni & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Water/Assorted Sodas/Iced Tea.

Sunday, February 16th, 2020– Departure Day

SEE EVERYBODY IN FEBRUARY!!!

"Happiness Is The Journey, Not The Destination"

David & Sandy Pratt, Melbourne FL
FORETRAVEL IH-45, 2016 Ford Explorer
Bella "The Ratwieler" Yorky and RJ "The Man" Pomeranian-(In Doggy Heaven)

[onechaddude]

Originally Posted by RustyTools

Thanks, Bob. See ya there?


Anyone else going?

We are hoping to make it this year. We went 3 years ago and had a great time. Couldn't make it the last couple years but really trying to this year.

Chad

[RustyTools]

"... Why is the Open Roundtable discussion on March 2? Everyone will have left Lazy Days by then..."


Maybe because it's so popular they're planning on it lasting til then?

[nodine]

Originally Posted by pduggs

Why is the Open Roundtable discussion on March 2? Everyone will have left Lazy Days by then.

Its a typo. The Roundtable is Feb 15.

Bob