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Title: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: longjon on September 08, 2011, 11:23:21 am: The coordinator of this event would like SJVWC to attend this German parade.September 24th. Its a parade for General Stueben who trained the troops at Valley Forge. They are asking for nice old VW's especially convertables for the Parade. If VW owners interested some Philadelphia politicians would like to ride in the backs of the covertables. In return they can offer a half page in thier parade booklette and announced SJVWC during the parade (Needs a writeup from SJVWC) and display our SJVWC banner at parade booth. Its a great opportunity for SJWC to advertise and expand memberships, and spotlight our classic VW's!
Can a board member contact me at 609-969-1837 (Jonathan Long)to see if this is a possibility. I am already commited to going. I hope we can have a few members join us as well. The parade coordinator Eric Herr is very excited at the prospect of getting classic VW's in this parade.
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: kvbug (karen) on September 08, 2011, 11:32:34 am: Wow is that a nice opportunity for the club!
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: lovebus (jack) on September 08, 2011, 12:05:29 pm: Thanks for the info John, and I remember General Stueben very well, we had dinner once..

What say members, it's only 45 min. drive from my house and we could meet up on RT-73. There is a Big restaurant or Night club just after RT-130 we could meet at, I can't remember the name.

sounds like fun!
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: lovebus (jack) on September 08, 2011, 12:11:23 pm: Martin, get your Vert ready......

Maybe Shawn can caall you John.

What time will it start?
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: Beetleboi -Greg- on September 08, 2011, 09:02:29 pm: Define Nice... and Old?
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: longjon on September 15, 2011, 05:37:50 pm: I will call the organizer tomorrow. I hope we can get this going! Anyone is welcome and we would prob be a big HIT! Anyone interested my # is 609-969-1837. The organizer LOVES the idea of old VW's at this parade!
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: lovebus (jack) on September 15, 2011, 07:51:39 pm: What time and where do the cars line up John?
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: longjon on September 19, 2011, 09:05:26 pm: we can do breakfast first at mayfair diner.
PARADE ORDERS
The Parade on Saturday, September 24, 2011, incident to the celebration of Steuben Day, honoring the memory of General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben and other German-American Patriots, will be regulated by the following orders:

1. Time: All units shall assemble by 11:30 AM (1130 hrs.)
2. Starting Time: Head of Parade will move at 12:00 PM (1200 hrs.)
3. Assembly Points: At Brown School on Stanwood St. near Welsh Road on Frankford Avenue.
4. Parade Route: Formation at Brown School on Stanwood St. near Welsh Road on Frankford Avenue, moving
South on Frankford Avenue to St. Vincent Street. Reviewing Stand will be located at Cottman
Avenue and Frankford Avenue. Units will continue to St. Vincent Street where the Parade will

disperse.

Parking as designated by the Philadelphia Police Department
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: lovebus (jack) on September 20, 2011, 06:30:39 am: Quote from: Beetleboi -Greg- on September 08, 2011, 09:02:29 pm

Define Nice... and Old?

Me.
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: lovebus (jack) on September 20, 2011, 06:36:19 am: John, what time do you want to meet at the diner?
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on September 20, 2011, 07:58:22 pm: They're looking for convertibles to perch waving officials in. Frank & Howard are down for the count.

Howard's son, Bill W, Martin, Bob Miller, Bob (ghia vert), Jon & Tylers Things, Ramone, Joe T & Bob (Herbie) have ragtops.

The Strap will work with the hatch open.

Unfortunately sunroof bug dont let you stand.

Who'd I miss
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: Evil-Tunes (Glen) on September 20, 2011, 08:18:16 pm: (http://www.jonrb.com/emoticons/banghead.gif) I would love to go, but I have to work... (http://www.jonrb.com/emoticons/banghead.gif)
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on September 20, 2011, 08:40:03 pm: Quote from: Evil-Tunes on September 20, 2011, 08:18:16 pm
(http://www.jonrb.com/emoticons/banghead.gif) I would love to go, but I have to work... (http://www.jonrb.com/emoticons/banghead.gif)

Theres one I missed... The Sportster! Actually ALL the Dune Buggies would work!
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: Beetleboi -Greg- on September 20, 2011, 08:57:54 pm: I'd like to go but I have an all day rehearsal for band. >=-/
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: buglvw (Howard) on September 20, 2011, 10:02:26 pm: My son Tim's (actually my daughter-in-laws) Heather's car is in the shop for a carb adjustment. So we/they won't be going. Shame, that's kinda close for them.
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: VWPANZER1 on September 20, 2011, 10:39:51 pm: This is the same day as Taylors car show. I can't make either as it's our annual family Crab fest. &^beer&
Title: Re: Stueben Day Parade Matfair section Philly Sept 24th
Post by: matt on September 21, 2011, 08:08:51 pm: I'm scheduled to do work at a neighbors house, got a sunroof anyway............

Sounds like fun though................