Share The Dream May 1st – May 4th, 2014

 

Share The Dream May 1st – May 4th, 2014

Wally Byam Caravan Club International

NOVA / Haydocy “Share the Dream” Rally – May 1-4

Do you remember when you first took the plunge to join in the Airstream dream? For many, it was a long-awaited vision that took years to realize, and for others it was an unexpected event that resulted in a sudden decision to give Airstreaming a try. Either way, embracing the Airstream dream is a big step up in the RV world, not just because of the iconic silver bullet camper, but also because of the unique fellowship of joining in the fun with thousands of other Airstreamers. An Airstream is not just an RV; it is a lifestyle!

Now NOVA members have the chance to share the dream with others at Haydocy Airstream & RV. What could be better than an iconic Airstream Rally held right on the lot of the newest Airstream Dealership on the planet and co-hosted by NOVA, the newest WBCCI unit? The purpose: To introduce future Airstreamers to the joys of our camping lifestyle. We all know that Airstream means instant access to the rally and caravan lifestyle, but many Airstream “wanna-bes” are not quite sure how all that works. We will show them how!

Haydocy Airstream in Columbus, Ohio has opened up the front lot for NOVA to showcase a rally with the intent of letting customers peek into our gathering to see first-hand what the Airstream Dream is all about. The potential is for Haydocy to garner sales . . . and for NOVA to recruit members. It is a win-win situation for Haydocy and NOVA. There is a lot of planning left to do before this event gears up, but we can tell you that Haydocy will be hosting a BBQ dinner for NOVA in their unique 1963 Land Yacht that has been newly outfitted with commercial grade smokers, grills and fryers!

Terry Baughman is heading up this effort for NOVA and Eric Davis is on board for Haydocy. Together they are laying the plans for this ambitious event to be held from May 1st – May 4th, 2014. To reserve a spot on the Airstream lot, call Terry at (614) 889-7911 or e-mail him at tbaughdad@gmail.com. (First responders will have access to 3amp electricity.) In the upcoming months NOVA will be encouraging its members to keep abreast of the plans as they develop; mark off those days on your 2014 camping schedule now!

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Famous For Action

Hollywood Casino Columbus is proud to welcome the WBBCI to Columbus only Vegas-style casino!

Details announced for 2013 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Haydocy Airstream and RV has Sturgis ready toy haulers for your trip. Track and Trail from Gulf Stream Endura Max including the 17RTH, 24RTH and the Big Boy Toy 26RTH with 15.5 feet of Cargo space. Pre Grand opening special on Toy Haulers from $ 15,600.00

STURGIS, S.D. — The Broken Spoke Campground in Sturgis, S.D., has early bird camping spots available now for just $159 per person for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2013, which will be held July 29 – Aug. 11. This includes free access to all of the concerts, the World’s Largest Biker Pool with hot tubs, and more contests and entertainment, hosted by emcee Jack Schit.

Visitors can pitch a tent anywhere on the 600-acre lot. Tents are not assigned sites, so visitors can choose to be as close to the action – or as far from it – as they like. Vehicles can also be parked at the visitor’s campsite for no extra cost. The Broken Spoke Campground also offers oversize RV and motorcoach with 30 and 50 amp hook-ups, including water and sewer pick up. All campers have access to the bathhouses with private, clean, hot showers.

For more information on camping, visit brokenspoke.com/campground.

For complete information on the campground, visit http://www.brokenspoke.com.

SOURCE: Broken Spoke Campground press release

Michael A Harlan
General Manager
Haydocy Airstream and RV
3865 W.Broad St
Columbus, Ohio 43228
614-279-8880

2013 Promise Ball: Faces of a Cure

The MidOhio JDRF presents the 2013 Promise Ball: Faces of a Cure. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour and silent auction at the Archie Griffin Ballroom, continue with dinner and evening program, followed by a live auction, dessert and dancing.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 6PM to 11PM
Location: The Ohio Union, 1739 North High Street, Columbus, OH

For more info see: https://jdrf-midohio.ejoinme.org/?tabid=433157

Courtesy of  Haydocy Airstream & RV

Within Your Means

Another great commercial from our friends at Go RVing.

Courtesy of Haydocy Airstream & RV Columbus Ohio

THE ORIGINAL WALLY BYAM CARAVAN CLUB INTERNATIONAL

Courtesy Haydocy Airstream – WBCCI is the original Airstream community – and has been since 1955.

THE AIRSTREAM OWNERS ASSOCIATION

WHY JOIN WBCCI?     There are many reasons:

• Live life more fully with your Airstream and over 5800 others whose owners are “Living the Airstream Dream.”
• Take advantage of weekend or week-long rallies, economical caravans through every corner of North America, and Airstream-only campgrounds in several states.  WBCCI members are welcome to attend any unit’s rally or caravan across the United States and Canada.
• Wherever you go, you are welcomed by friends and surrounded by members who know the ins-and-outs of Airstreams and life on the road and are always willing to share their knowledge and camaraderie.

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KOA supports Camp Mak-A-Dream to help sick kids

Story Courtesy of: HaydocyAirstream.com

BILLINGS, Mont. — About an hour east of Missoula, Mont., nestled on the edge of the snowcapped Garnet Range in the Rocky Mountains, sits an odd assortment of zip lines, ropes courses and communal cabins. It’s also heaven on Earth each year to more than 500 children with cancer.

Now beginning its 19th year, Camp Mak-A-Dream is part of Kampgrounds of America’s Care Camp Network — a system of 52 independent camps that provide a free week of summer camp to children dealing with cancer, as well as their siblings. They’re one of the camps KOA campers will be helping when they stay at KOA over Care Camps Big Weekend in May. People who stay Friday, May 10 as a paying guest can camp the next night for free. Funds raised during this weekend help send children with cancer to KOA Care Camps across North America.

“We see ourselves as serving a population that is underserved,” said Jennifer Benton, the camp’s director of marketing and special events. “We hold 10 one-week sessions each year. In total, we have hosted more than 6,000 children.”

The kids, who come from all over North America, get to experience a week of summer camp with other children facing the same fears and social challenges. The campers are medically supervised while at Camp Mak-A-Dream, and many are able to continue cancer treatments right at the camp.

“It’s so much more than just their physical health,” said Benton. “Social skills and interactions with other kids their age are often very challenging. So camp is a lot more than just the fun. It’s about building back skills and confidence, and helping them build relationships for the rest of their lives.”

Here, the campers leave the difficulties of life behind.

“The camp sits on 87 acres in a place called Goldcreek, Mont.,” said Benton. “We’ve got five residential cabins, a fully accessible swimming pool and even a zip line that can handle kids in wheel chairs.”

There’s everything you’d find at a “regular” summer camp — an archery course, horseback riding, mini golf, an art studio, arts and crafts and an aerial ropes course.

It’s easy to lose yourself in the laughter of this place. But look a bit closer, and you’ll see beautiful teenage girls with just stubble where golden locks should be, and boys learning to run with artificial legs.

But it’s not the personal challenges these kids face that make this place so different.

“It was nice to be around people who know what you’ve been through and don’t treat you any differently,” said a young camper named Victoria. “For one week, I didn’t have to be brave all of the time.”

Benton said the purpose of all 52 KOA Care Camps in North America is to “keep reality at bay,” for at least one week for these special children. Camp Mak-A-Dream does a wonderful job.

But at night, reality creeps back in — however slightly — when the medical staff provides overnight, on-site treatments for those actively fighting their cancers.

“It’s like a mini hospital, actually,” says Wendy Winger, an RN and official “camp nurse” since 1997. “Camp is an extreme confidence builder. If you send your child out here, they come back as a different child. And I know that can’t happen unless there’s a great medical staff.”

In fact, doctors and nurses work as part of the 20 to 40 camp volunteers for each weekly session.

A week at any KOA Care Camp doesn’t come cheap. While the camps are absolutely free to the children and their families, they depend on donations from KOA campers.

Last year, more than $500,000 was distributed to aid the camps in their efforts. This year, the goal is $1 million.

There are many ways campers can help. Join KOA for Care Camps Big Weekend, May 10 and 11. Stay as a paying guest on Friday at participating KOAs and Saturday night is free. Funds raised during this weekend help send children with cancer to KOA Care Camps across North America. Click here to learn more.

In addition, while making online KOA reservations at KOA.com, campers can watch for the request for a KOA Care Camps donation, which can quickly be added to their transaction.

There are also handy Care Camps donation collection boxes at every KOA campground. Or just go to http://www.KOA.com and click on the “Donate To Care Camps” button.

SOURCE: Kampgrounds of America press release

Teamwork creates long term success!

Courtesy Haydocy Automotive;

Where would any of us be without a little teamwork? Not grabbing the Nintendo off the top shelf, that’s for sure, as this gallery shows. And it’s not just us humans who benefit from working together — animals team up, too. How else would dogs retrieve a giant stick from the water, or panda bears climb tall trees? Sometimes, to achieve a common goal we must stand on the shoulders of giants, as they say. Other times, the shoulders of our little brother will do just fine.