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SURVIVAL GUIDEMay 28 - June 2, 2013AIRSTREAM factoryJackson Center, Ohio

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KIDS WELCOME

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A L U M A P A L O O Z A S U R V I V A L G U I D E 1

Welcome to AlumApAloozA 4, the Airstream factory, and the townof Jackson center, ohio! You’re going to have a great week, and a

busy one! use this guide to plan your fun.

In addition to many favorite activities from years past, we’ve gotlots of new things to do, including towing Test Drives with AndyThomson, organizational sessions with professional organizer

Ramona Creel, tax tips for travelers from Marty Shenkman,advanced kite-flying lessons from Kimberley Ewell, a musical Jam

Session, Blogger’s Roundtable, and the Aluminum Gong Show!

FEATURED EVENTS

Airstream Factory ToursAirstream will be offering daily tours of the factory (twice a day on Thursday andFriday). Register at the Service Center. Closed-toe shoes are required, and youshould plan to walk about 3/4 of a mile. Production is shut down during the Fridaytour. This means there’s less to see, but also it’s quieter so you can hear the tourguide more easily.

Open HouseThis event is a great opportunity to show offyour Airstream, or take a peek inside everyoneelse’s! It’s also a great way to break the ice andmeet your fellow ‘Paloozers.

Outdoor ActivitiesEvery morning there will be yoga in the ActivityTent, led by instructors sKY:: and slaDE~. Thisclass is always popular, so please arrive 10-15minutes early! Wear comfortable clothing(dressing for the weather) and bring either yogamat or a large towel, so you can practice yoga,breathe, and stretch.

On two days we’ve got some easy bicyclerides planned, around Jackson Center andShelby County. Each ride will be arrowed so you

can go with the group leader at scheduled times, or anytime you want by yourself.

On Saturday morning you can join the “Tiger Trot” annual 5K and 1K funruns, held at the Jackson Center High School. To register at the event, show upby 8:00 a.m.

Roving Happy HourAt the 4 p.m. announcements (under the main tent, where we give away the doorprizes every day), we’ll have 10 flags to hand out. If you want to host a HappyHour at your trailer at 5 p.m., just pick up a flag and stick it in the ground nearyour awning. Anyone who wants to join your Happy Hour is welcome when theflag is flying. The next day, we’ll collect all the flags and hand them out to 10 different Airstreamers.

Backup DerbyShow off your skill at backing up a trailer! We’ll supply a trailer, a truck, and anobstacle course made of traffic cones. This year the task is harder becausewe’re going to black out the rear window and mirrors. You’ll need a team of two:one person to drive and the other to give instructions over a radio. “The Stig” willdrive the course first, to set the time to beat. Sign up in advance in the Main Tentand get ready for some hilarious fun.

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Open GrillThis year we’re going to have Open Grill on three nights. It’s a lot of fun sharingthe big custom-made grills with your fellow Airstreamers, and sharing the interesting items that people bring to cook. We’ll supply the charcoal and thegrills, you bring whatever you want to cook.

Rivet Masters CompetitionThink you know how to buck a rivet? Bring a teamof two to the Rivet Masters Competition and see how your team stacks up against Airstreamprofessionals, and compete with other amateurteams for prizes! Sign up in advance, in the Main Tent.

VendorsThis year we are expecting representatives from Airdrapes, Fantastic Vent, JoshRogan, Ramona Creel, Silver Trailer Jewelry, TechnoRV, SkyMed, WBCCI, and ZipDee. Fantastic Vent will be on site Friday and Saturday to do warranty work,repairs, sell product in the vendor tent, and answer questions. However, theywon’t be able to do new product installations in the field.

FEATURED EVENTS (continued)

Cooking seminars at Alumapalooza 2013 are generously

sponsored by Lodge Logic. http://lodgemfg.com

lodgemfg.comBackup Derby and other events at

Alumapalooza 2013 are generously

sponsored by Awnings By Zip-Dee, Inc.

Check out the new

“Relax 12v Automatic Awning” at

www.awningsbyzipdee.com


SURVIVAL TIPSPlease wear your badges! You need to show them to attend seminars and get otherperks we’ve arranged for you. On the back side of your badge there’s a handy abbreviatedschedule. Your badge is also your ticket to dinner on Saturday.

Last minute schedule changes, daily door prize winners, and other importantannouncements 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 gotsome really good ones!

airStream Store: The Airstream store is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to4:00 p.m. On Saturday the store will also be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

kiDS’ Program: 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 makeyourself at home.

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 sureyour refrigerator is set to “GAS” mode only.

ShoWerS: The Village of Jackson Center will open the showers at the public swimmingpool from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for any attendees of Alumapalooza who wish to use them.These are located at the JC Municipal Park, 800 E Pike St.

traSh/recycLing: There are recycling bins located all over the grounds for bottles andcans only. Bagged trash can be carried over to the dumpster next to the building acrossBambi Lane, or left out in the morning in front of your trailer before 7:30 a.m. for pickupby our friendly sanitation crew.

gray Water: Gray water cannot be released on the ground per Ohio law. Use a bluetank and take it to the dump station by the Service Center or to the white pipe at thesoutheast 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, usethe brightly colored coupon included with your registration materials. Pump-outs will beprovided between 7 and 10 a.m. on Thursday and Saturday. The cost is $20, payable incash to the driver. Tape the coupon to the back window of your trailer the evening beforeyou want the pump-out. Note that someone will need to be present to pay the driver.

Severe Weather: In the event of a tornado warning, you may hear a siren. In this casethe 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 rightof the large movie screen on the side of the building). Proceed to the concrete blockMen’s and Women’s restrooms under the mezzanine.

LocaL ruLeS: No ground fires allowed, but an off-the-ground grill or fully containedcampfire 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 foramusement rides. Wristbands for unlimited rides can be purchased downtown. Selectedevents appear on the schedule in this program.

Please be sure to secure your personal belongings, lock your vehicles, etc. The organizersof Alumapalooza and Airstream will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

EMERGENCIES: Call 9-1-1

Staff creDitS: Pre-event coordination was done by Alice Wymer.Water & electricity are provided by Airstream and coordinated byAlice & Tim Wymer. Parking is managed by Lou & LarryWoodruff. Lori Grey leads on-site registration. Stage managementby Matt Hackney. Awesome photography by Rick Cicigoi andNick Martines. Daily weather reports by Alexander Kensington.The Guy who pulls you out of the mud is Guy Lotz. Songs, signsand decals are created by Kirk MacKellar. Invaluable help is alsoprovided by Eleanor O’Dea, Lisa Forsyth, Elizabeth Roney, DaveBest, and Kathy Futey. Alumapalooza art & t-shirt design is byBrad Cornelius.

Thanks to the many hard-working people at Airstream who helpmake this event possible, Bruce Metz of the Village of JacksonCenter, the JC Fire and Police Departments, the Shelby CountySheriff, Hampton Inn Sidney, and all the local businesses thathave offered their support. Special thanks to the many volunteerswho have come to present seminars and help make this eventhappen. Most of all, thank you for coming!

Alumapalooza™ 2013 is sponsored by AIRSTREAM LIFE magazine, with support fromAIRSTREAM, GEICO, SkyMed, Zip-Dee, and Lodge Logic. Produced by R&B Events LLC.


YogaJoin instructors sKY:: and slaDE~

for morning yoga class. All ages are welcome.

7:30-

8:30�AM

Wear comfortable clothingand bring either a yoga mat or

a large towel. Please arrive10-15 minutes early @ the

Activities Tent.

SkymedLearn about SkyMed emergency travel evacuation services with Stanley and Mary Schwenke

8:30-

9:30�AM

Continental breakfast & coffee sponsored bySkyMed. Main Tent.

Habit forHumanity

Travel with a purpose: Habitat forHumanity “RV Care-A-Vanners” with

Lucius Herrmann

10:00-

11:00�AMMain Tent

Adult KiteFlying

Join Kimberley Ewell to learn set-upand flying technique of exotic kites, a

great “trailer-friendly” hobby

10:30

AM-

12:30�PM

Meet outside Main TentRain date is Fri at

11:30 AM

Getorganized

Ramona Creel will give you tips on how to de-clutter and organize

your Airstream

11:30

AM-

12:30�PM

Main Tent

conductingBusiness

on theRoad

Attorney Marty Shenkman talks about running a professional

business from the road

1:00-

2:00�PMMain Tent

Kidsprogram

Wii Bowling TournamentCome compete against your friends in

this fun event.

1:00-

2:00�PMActivities Tent

RegistrationPick up your goody bags

at Registration1:30-

3:30�PMVendor Tent

Dutchoven

cooking

Bake Monkey Bread with MattHackney. Sponsored by Lodge Logic.

2:00-

3:00�PM

Bring your own Dutch Ovenand ingredients. Bambi Lane

Factorytour

Tour of Airstream assembly line withDon Ambros

2:00�PM

Meet in Service Lobby. This isa walking tour approximately

¾ of a mile in length. No sandals or open-toed shoes.

Limited to 25

tech tipsColin Hyde talks about axles and other

Airstream running gear topics 2:15-

3:30�PMMain Tent

Attendee parking9:00�AM-�

6:00�PM




Factorytour

Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos

2:00�PM



Limited to 25

openHouse

Meet your fellow Paloozers! Open the door to your Airstream if you

want visitors

2:30-

4:00�PM

Every Airstream in field withan open door

tech tipsTerry Halstead talks rivets—everytype found in your Airstream and

how to repair them

2:00-

3:00�PMMain Tent

Bike RideDiscover Jackson Center in this easy 3-4 mile ride around town

with your leader Joe

2:30-

3:15�PM

“Show & go.” Meet atBambi Lane. Rain date is Weds at 2:30 PM

YappyHour

Doggie Meet & Greet! Join up with Emma Luhr for special dogtreats, then head to a designated

area to run around

3:00-

4:00�PMMeet outside Main Tent

WallyByam

Happy Hour

Help us kick off the fun with an IceCream Social and door prizes!

4:00-

5:00�PM

BYO drink or snacks. Must bepresent to win door prizes.

Main Tent

RovingHappyHour

Meet fellow Airstreamers! Look for the green flags by their

awnings and drop in.

5:00-

7:00�PMCamping Area

ALL EVENTS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ALL EVENTS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TUESDAY, MAY 28

ALL EVENTS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Newproduct

Showcase

New Airstreams on display, courtesy of Arbogast RV

10:00

AM-

5:00�PM

Bambi Lane


at Registration

11:00

AM-

NOON

Vendor Tent

Kidsprogram

Visit with Obie the Clown11�AM-

NOONActivities Tent

RVelectrical

Safety

Join Phil May of TechnoRV to learn how you can protect you, your RV and

your gadgets from bad power.

1:00�-

2:00�PMMain Tent




pool partyKids and adults are invited to theJackson Center Outdoor Pool and

Spray Park for a pool party!

2:00-

4:00�PM

Lifeguard will be on duty.Meet at municipal park,

800 E Pike St.

test DriveTake a 20 minute test drive in a Can-Am RV towing combination

2:00-

3:00�PM

Sign up in advance at theMain Tent. Test drives start

on Bambi Lane

Factorytour


2:00�PM

Meet in Service Lobby. Thisis a walking tour approximately

¾ of a mile in length. Nosandals or open-toed shoes.

Limited to 25

tech tips

Tim Maxwell and Dave Schumann ofAirstream Service explain techniques

& products for maintaining your trailer’s appearance

2:15-

3:30�PMMain Tent

HappyHalf-Hour

Door Prizes4:00-

4:30�PMMain Tent

AluminumGongShow

Watch great and awful acts for thebenefit of charity! “Gong” the worst

and applaud the best!

4:30-

6:00�PM

Main Tent. Sign up to perform at bulletin boards in

Main Tent.



7:30-

8:30�AM

Wear comfortable clothing and bring either a yoga mat or

a large towel. Please arrive10-15 minutes early @ the

Activities Tent.

tech tips

Tim Maxwell and Dave Schumann of Airstream Service talk about maintenance of power systems,

and major appliances.

9:00-

10:00

AM

Main Tent


9:40-

11:00

AM


on Bambi Lane

VintageRestoration

Colin Hyde discusses “rotisserie”restoration and considerations of vintage Airstream customization

10:00-

11:30

AM

Main Tent

Factorytour


10:00

AM



Limited to 25

Bike Ride“Show & go” bike ride through the

Shelby County countryside with yourleader Joe. 6-8 miles

10:30-

11:30

AM

Route is arrowed and easy.Meet at Bambi Lane.

Rain cancels.


Happy Hour Door prizes and announcements4:00-

5:00�PM

BYO drink or snacks. Must bepresent to win door prizes.

Main Tent

RovingHappy Hour

Meet fellow Airstreamers! Look for the green flags by their awnings

and drop in.

5:00-


open GrillBring your own dinner to cook on our

shared grills!6:00-

7:30�PM

Bring whatever you want togrill for dinner! Condiments

will be provided.

Laura Fredericks, “the SwedishNightingale” sings torch songs

7:00-

8:00�PMMain Tent

THURSDAY, MAY 30

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 THURSDAY, MAY 30

ALL EVENTS AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

FRIDAY, MAY 31

lasagnaDinner

Church supper (lasagna) $7 adults, $3 children.

5:00-

7:30�PM

United Methodist Church,corner of Linden and

E Pike St (4 block walk from Airstream)

RovingHappyHour

Meet fellow Airstreamers! Look for thegreen flags by their awnings and drop in.

6:00-


open GrillAnother great cookout, this time with

food provided!6:00-

7:30�PM

Condiments, burgers andhotdogs will be provided,

courtesy of Airstream

JamSession

Bring any instrument you’ve got to joinup for the evening jam, led by KirkMacKellar and Curtis Remington

7:00�PM Main Tent



7:30-

8:30�AM

Wear comfortable clothingand bring either a yoga mat

or a large towel. Please arrive10-15 minutes early @ the

Activities Tent.

SkymedLearn about SkyMed emergency travelevacuation services with Stanley and

Mary Schwenke

8:30-

9:30

AM

Continental breakfast & coffee sponsored bySkyMed. Main Tent.

zip DeeWindow awning fabric replacement

demonstration by Zip-Dee factory reps

9:30-

10:30

AM

Meet at Argosy motorhomebehind Main Tent


9:40-

11:00

AM


on Bambi Lane

WomeN’Sproduct

Feedback

Justin Humphreys of Airstream willlead an open feedback session on

current Airstream products.

9:30-

10:30

AM

Main Tent. Please, womenonly at this session.

Factorytour


10:00

AM



Limited to 25


FRIDAY, MAY 31THURSDAY, MAY 30


meN’Sproduct

Feedback

Justin Humphreys of Airstream willlead an open feedback session on

current Airstream products.

10:30-

11:30

AM

Main Tent. Please, men onlyat this session.

Newproduct

Showcase

New Airstreams on display, courtesyof Arbogast RV

11:00

AM-

5:00�PM

Bambi Lane

RegistrationNew arrivals, pick-up goody

bag & badge

11:00

AM-

NOON

Vendor Tent

Dutchoven

cooking

Bake a tasty burrito dish with MattHackney. Sponsored by Lodge Logic.

11:30

AM-

12:30

PM

Bring your own Dutch Ovenand ingredients. Bambi Lane


2:00-

3:00�PM

Sign up in advance in theMain Tent. Test drives start

on Bambi Lane

BackupDerby

Compete in teams of 2 and earn a prize for best trailer backing

skills! Sign up in advance at the registration table.

1:00-

2:00�PM

Up to 10 teams of two compete for prizes. Open to all non-professionals.

Parking area by the Service Center.

Kids Kite Kid’s kite-flying with Kimberley Ewell1:00-

2:00�PM

Meet outside the Main Tent

tax tipsfor RV’ers

Tax attorney Marty Shenkman discusses the real concepts andissues that you need to consider

when working from the road.

1:00-

2:00�PMMain Tent

Factorytour


2:00�PM



Limited to 25

Rivetmasters

Think you know how to buck a rivet?Come show us your technique, in

the Rivet Masters Competition and win prizes.

10:00-

11:00

AM

Open to all non-professionals.Sign up in advance at

Main Tent. Held in ServiceCenter Building.

Newproduct

Showcase

New Airstreams on display, courtesy of Arbogast RV

10:00

AM-

5:00�PM

Bambi Lane

Kids YogaKids & parents only: Have fun and getthe sillies out with sKY:: and slaDE~

11:00

AM-

1:00�PM

Activities Tent

Aluminumchef

Eleanor O’Dea, chef and former full-timer, cooks a full meal on stage

with an Airstream galley. Sponsored by Lodge Logic.

11:30

AM-

1:00�PM

Main Tent

Awningmaintenance

Jim Webb of Zip-Dee will demonstrate the correct way to clean

and maintain your trailer’s awning

1:00-

1:45�PM

Meet at Argosy motorhomebehind Main Tent


2:00-

3:00�PM


on Bambi Lane

Blogger’sRoundtable

Join Airstream bloggers (TBD) for a tip-filled discussion that will help

you start your own blog

2:00-

3:00�PMMain Tent

SideshowArts

Alex & Charon demonstrate something horrible and exciting

3:00-

4:00�PMMain Tent

Wally ByamHappy Hour

Best door prizes of the week!4:00-

5:00�PMMain Tent

Dinner5:00-

6:00�PM

Main Tent. Must wear your badge!

musicalperformance

The full Trailer Park Troubadoursband will be on stage!

8:00�PM Main Tent

towingSafely

Andy Thompson of Can-Am RV will explain towing dynamics and

how to set up your hitch properly foroptimum performance

2:30-

3:30�PMMain Tent

HappyHour

Don’t miss the special charity auctionthis evening!

4:00-

5:00�PMMain Tent

RovingHappyHour

Meet fellow Airstreamers! Look for the green flags by their awnings

and drop in.

5:00-


open GrillBring your own dinner to cook on our

shared grills6:00-

7:30�PM

Bring whatever you want togrill for dinner! Condiments

will be provided.

music Josh Rogan 7:00�PM Main Tent


SATURDAY, JUNE 1FRIDAY, MAY 31


SATURDAY, JUNE 1

communiyBreakfast

Pancake and sausage breakfast, sponsored by the Masons,

$6 adults, $3 children

7:00-

10:00

AM

United Methodist Church,corner of Linden and

E Pike St (4 block walk from Airstream)



7:30-

8:30�AM

Wear comfortable clothingand bring either a yoga mat

or a large towel. Please arrive10-15 minutes early @ the

Activities Tent.

5K FunRun

“Tiger Trot” 5K and 1K Fun Run with prizes

8:00�AM

Jackson Center High School,$15 registration

@ www.speedy-feet.com

Swapmeet

Bring anything you have to sell or trade!8:30-

9:30�AMMain Tent


9:40-

11:00

AM


on Bambi Lane

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