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Jackson Center, Ohio

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SURVIVAL TIPSPlease wear your badges! You need to show them to attend seminars and getother perks we’ve arranged for you. Your dinner tickets and door prize tickets willbe tucked in your badge holder.

Schedule changes, daily door prize winners, and other important announce-ments will be made at 4:00 pm daily under the main tent. You must be present towin a door prizes, and we’ve got some pretty good ones!

Internet: There’s free wi-fi at the Airstream Service Center.

Trash/Gray Water: Trash goes in the dumpster next to the building across BambiLane. Gray water cannot be released on the ground per Ohio law. Use a blue tankand take it to the dump station.

Black Tank Pump-Outs: At any time you can empty your black tank at the dumpstation. However, if you prefer to have your trailer pumped out, use the brightly colored coupon included with your registration materials. Pump-outs will be provided in the morning on Thursday June 10 and Saturday June 12. The cost is$20, payable in cash to the driver. Tape the coupon to the rear window of yourtrailer the evening before you want the pump-out. Note that someone will needto be present to pay the driver.

Miscellany: No ground fires allowed. Local ordinance says: No open containersoff 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: Bands will be playing Thursday, Friday, andSaturday night in downtown Jackson Center. Admission is free. There is a chargefor amusement rides. Wristbands for unlimited admission to the rides are $25,and $15 for kids under age 3, and can be purchased downtown.

Please be sure to secure your personal belongings, lock your vehicles, etc.The organizers of Alumapalooza and Airstream will not be responsible forlost or stolen items.

EMERGENCIES: Call 9-1-1

Alumapalooza 2010 is sponsored by AIRSTREAM LIFE magazine, with support from AIRSTREAM,GEICO, GoCampingAmerica.com, Mad Maps, and SkyMed.. Produced by R&B Events LLC.www.alumapalooza.com

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Registration Pick up your registration materials at the table by Bambi Lane

If registration is unattended,just self-park and come by the

registration table later

Factory Tour Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos

2:00PM

Meet in Service Lobby. This is awalking tour approximately ¾ ofa mile in length. No sandals oropen-toed shoes. Limited to 25.

SkyMed Learn about SkyMed emergency travelevacuation services from “JJ” Johnjulio

3:00PM Sponsored by SkyMed

Happy HourCome relax with snacks and drinks (BYO) underthe tent. Introductory presentation by BobWheeler, Airstream president. Door prizes.

4:00PM

BYO drink, snacks to share,chair. Must be present to win

door prizes.

Full-TimingRich Luhr, publisher/editor of Airstream Life,

talks about places to go and lessonslearned from three years of full-time travel

5:00PM

TUESDAY, JUNE 1

WELCOME TO ALUMAPALOOZA 2010, the Airstream factory, and the town ofJackson Center, Ohio! You’re going to have a great week, and a busy one!

It’s just about impossible to do everything on the program, so use thisguide to plan your week.

Registration Pick up your registration materials at the table by Bambi Lane

If registration is unattended,just self-park and come by the

registration table later

Yoga

Join yoga instructors sKY:: and slaDE~ tolearn about the benefits of yoga on the road,

as well as see demonstrations of yoga positions and yogaFLIGHT

9:00AM

Wear comfortable clothing and to bring either a yoga mat

or a large towel so you can practice yoga and stretch too

Route 66Vintage trailer collector Ken Faber will

show a video and answer your questionsabout traveling Rt 66

10:00AM

ArchitectureTour & Lunch

Private tour of the exquisite 'Peoples Federal Savings and Loan Association'building (b.1918). The 30-minute guided

tour of the Louis H.Sullivan master-piece will be followed by lunch atthe 1940's ‘Spot’diner.

10:30AM

The tour is complimentary,lunch is not. Meet at 10:30AM in Sidney, 25 minutessouth of Jackson Center.

Limited to 12 participants, so call Brad Cornelius to register at 847-421-1293

ServiceDemonstra-

tions

Tim Maxwell and Dave Schumann ofAirstream’s Service Dept. explain currenttechniques and products for maintaining

your trailer’s exterior

11:30AM

Camping inNational

Parks

Bert Gildart celebrates our national parks and talks about the infamous “Night Of The

Grizzly” with his amazing photography

12:30PM

Sponsored by GoCampingAmerica.com

Caravanningwith Wally

Dale “Pee Wee” Schwamborn discussestraveling with Wally Byam and Helen Byam

Schwamborn in great caravans around the world

2:00PM

FactoryTour

Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos

2:00PM

Meet in Service Lobby. This is awalking tour approximately ¾ of a mile in length. No

sandals or open-toed shoes.

RivetingDave Schumann, VP of Airstream’s Service

department, explains types of rivets and demonstrates proper riveting technique

3:00PM

Come ready to install a fewrivets yourself!

HappyHour

Come relax with snacks and drinks (BYO)under the tent. Presentation by John Huttle,

General Mgr, Airstream Touring Coach. Door prizes.

4:00PM

BYO drink, snacks to share.Must be present to win

door prizes.

Long LongHoney-

mooners

"People, Places, & Posh Parking Spaces":Sean & Kristy Michael present a half dozen

short videos from their DVD series.

7:00PM

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2

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Factory ToursAirstream will be offering daily tours of the factory (twice a day onThursday and Friday). Only 25 people are admitted to each tour, soget to the Service Center early to register. Close-toed shoes are required, and you should plan to walk about 3/4 of a mile. Note thatproduction is shut down during the Friday afternoon tour. Thismeans there’s less to see, but also it’s quieter so you can hear thetour guide a little easier.

Towing with Andy ThomsonYou may have seen the odd-looking combinations Andy Thomsonof Can-Am RV has set up for towing. A Mini Cooper Clubman towingan Argosy 20; a Chrysler 300M towing an Airstream Classic 34-footer; a PT Cruiser towing a Bambi; or even a convertible Mustangtowing a 23-foot Airstream Flying Cloud.

How does he do it? Are they safe? Now’s your chance to learnthe underlying principles that make those unconventional tow vehiclessucceed. Even if you tow with the largest truck available, you’ll benefit from hearing Andy explainhow you can optimize your trailer hitch for better performance and safety. Website: canamrv.ca

Chris McDaniel, Western RoperChris McDaniel’s great show was a crowd favorite at the VintageTrailer Jam in 2009. A combination of trick roping, singing, dancing,and magic makes his performance a treat for all ages. Beware if heasks you to hold a piece of pasta with your mouth, because he willtrim it one inch at a time with a whip! Look for him on Friday nightunder the main tent. Website: chrismcdaniel.net

Joe Diamond, Bizarre MagicianJoe may look like a normal guy, but he has turned his fascinationfor the mysterious into a full time career! In only his early twenties,he has an amazing understanding of the workings of the mind, tothe point where he defies the boundaries between what we assumecan and can't be done. ESP, telepathy, clairvoyance – you'll be toobusy having fun to wonder what to call it, so let's just call it“Bizarre!” Don’t miss him on Saturday. Website: diamondcutmagic.com

The Long Long HoneymoonSean and Kristy Michael took off in their Airstream for ahoneymoon and it turned into something much more. Nowthey are an Internet phenomenon, video-blogging their wayacross America. They’ll talk about how they got started and show some of their favorite videos, with personal commentary about each. They will also offer some tipsinto what's involved with and editing these videos. Website: longlonghoneymoon.com

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FEATURED EVENTS

America’s National Parks, with Bert GildartBert Gildart, whose work is familiar to most Airstream Life readers, will present two slide programs. His first talk will celebrate our national lands and will conclude with a discussion of the fatal maulings of two girls that occurred inGlacier National Park in 1967. Bert was a seasonal park rangerat the time and was intimately involved in this turning point of national park policy. Come see Bert’s images celebrating the glory of our parks and hear his thoughts about bears and Glacier National Park, a “Crown of our Continent.”Website: gildartphoto.com

Bert’s second program will concern the techniques he hasused over the years to create the photographs that have beenused in literally hundreds of diverse publications. He will alsoshare images of themes that offer the best opportunities forphotographers. Bert’s talks are generously sponsored by GoCampingAmerica.com, the premier source for information onprivate parks and campgrounds nationwide. Whether you'relooking for the perfect park, traveler's tips, or things to do whenyou get there, GoCampingAmerica.com is ready to help.Website: gocampingamerica.com

yogaFLIGHTJoin yoga instructors (and sky divers) sKY:: and slaDE~ for a fascinating demonstration of the benefits of yoga on the road,the benefits of yoga and stretching to us as we age, and demonstrations of some basic yoga poses. Your instructors willteach you the use of breathing techniques, as well as appropriateand safe alignment of the body, and conclude with a demon-stration of yogaFLIGHT and a discussion of nutrition and healthyeating / living while traveling. Website: yogaflight.ca

Bowlus – The Origin of the SpeciesThis 45-minute presentation will cover the origins of the Bowlustrailer that inspired the aluminum Airstreams we travel in today.Historian John Long will explain the development of the earliestprototypes and the subsequent growth of the Bowlus trailer company, with 80 historic slides. The presentation will be followed by an interactive question period and tour of a 1935Road Chief. This presentation is a must for all enthusiasts of Aluminum trailers to understand the history of the “Origin of theSpecies,” Bowlus trailers.

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SkyMedLearn about SkyMed emergency travel evacuation services. Bring your coffee,

SkyMed will bring the donuts!

8:00AM Sponsored by SkyMed

Registration Pick up your registration materials at the table by Bambi Lane

If registration is unattended,just self-park and come by the

registration table later

Polishing Vic Smith, shiny trailer owner, demonstratesaluminum polishing technique

9:00AM

Tire TechForrest McClure discusses the pros and

cons of dynamic wheel balancers and tirepressure monitoring

10:00AM

FactoryTour

Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos

10:00AM

Meet in Service Lobby. This isa walking tour approximately

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

WildlifePhotography

Bert Gildart shows slides from his Airstreamsafaris and shares techniques he has used

as a professional wildlife photographer.

11:00AM

Sponsored by GoCampingAmerica.com

Your Travel-ling Kitchen

Eleanor O’Dea, a trained chef and former full-timer, gives tips on what to pack

in your Airstream’s kitchen for gourmet eating anywhere

12:30PM

Axles,Brakes and

Bearings

Andy Jamison of Dexter Axle answers your questions about axles, brakes,

and wheel bearings

2:00PM

Factory Tour

Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos

2:00PM

Meet in Service Lobby. This isa walking tour approximately

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

BowlusTrailers

Historian John Long speaks about the firststreamlined aluminum trailers that inspired

Airstream in the 1930s: Bowlus.

3:00PM

Happy HourCome relax with snacks and drinks (BYO)under the tent, with Airstream Chairman

Larry Huttle. Door prizes.

4:00PM

BYO drink, snacks to share.Must be present to win

door prizes.

Jackson Cen-ter Days

Church supper (lasagna) 5:00 - 7:30 atUnited Methodist Church, $6 adults,

$3 children. Fire Dept bratwurst stand, 5:00 - 11:00. Happy Hour beer half-price

5:00 - 7:00.

5:00PM+ Downtown Jackson Center

Live Music “Karma’s Pawn” free music at JacksonCenter Days

8-11PM

Entertainment tent, downtownJackson Center

“Drive-In” Movie

Evening movie presentation (on the side of the blue manufacturing bldg.)

7:00PM

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Registration Pick up your registration materials at thetable by Bambi Lane

If registration is unattended,just self-park and come by the Swap Meet on

Saturday morning

VintageRestoration

Colin Hyde talks about the cost and considerations of a vintage restoration

9:00AM

FactoryTour

Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos

10:00AM Meet in Service Lobby.

Airstreamingin Europe

Interested in learning about Airstream travel in Europe? Come to this

informative talk led by Michael Hold ofAirstream Europe

11:00AM

SilverSwingers

European Airstream owners will be joiningus. Meet them and see if you’d like toarrange an Airstream vacation swap!

11:30AM

SinglesLunch Single ‘streamers meet up for lunch 12:00

PMContact Lin Watson at

508-248-1507

AwningMaintenance

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

your trailer’s awning

1:00PM Sponsored by Zip-Dee

FactoryTour

Tour of Airstream assembly line with Don Ambos

2:00PM

Meet in Service Lobby. Note: No factory production

during this tour.

TowingAndy Thomson of Can-Am RV talks towing.

Learn how to set up your hitch properly for optimum performance.

2:00PM

HappyHour

Airstream President Bob Wheeler joins usagain for Happy Hour. Door prizes.

4:00PM

BYO drink, snacks to share.Must be present to win

door prizes.

ShowAn incredible demonstration of western roping, magic, and singing by performer

Chris McDaniel

7:00PM

Live Music “Outriders” in downtown Jackson Center 8:00PM

Entertainment tent, downtownJackson Center

FRIDAY, JUNE 4

PancakeBreakfast

Pancake and sausage breakfast, sponsored by the Masons

7:00-10:30AM

Held at Jackson Center UnitedMethodist Church, downtown

Jackson Center

Registration Late arrivals: Pick up your registration materials at the Swap Meet

8:30AM

Swap MeetBring anything you have to sell or trade!

Set up for vendors at 8:00 AM. Open at 8:30,close at 9:30

8:30AM

Open House Show your trailer, or check out others, until 1 PM!

10:00AM

An open door means openhouse, closed door means

“not participating”

AirstreamLunch

Join the employees of Airstream for an appreciation lunch! Courtesy of Airstream.

11:30AM

to 1:30PM

InteriorDesign

Kristiana Spaulding, of Silver Trailer, sharesher inspiration and resources for her

Airstream interior designs.

1:30AM

Long LongHoney-

mooners

"How to Convince Your Spouse to Honeymoonin an Airstream": Sean & Kristy Michael willtell you the real story behind their "long longhoneymoon," show some of their videos, and

conclude with a fun-filled Q&A session!

2:30PM

Happy HourCome relax with snacks and drinks

(BYO) under the tent. Best door prizes of the week!

4:00PM

Show Joe Diamond, Bizarre Magician! 4:30PM Under the main tent

BarbecueDinner

Barbecue dinner, sponsored by GEICO Insurance

6:00PM Bring your dinner coupons!

Car Show Dozens of classic and hot rod cars will beshown on Pike Street

5:00PM

East Pike Street (Rt 274) willbe closed to traffic from 3:00

PM to 9:00 PM

Live Music “Wally & The Beavs” in downtown Jackson Center

8:00PM

Entertainment tent, downtownJackson Center

SATURDAY, JUNE 5

DEPARTURE Please vacate sites by 1 PM to avoid delays caused by the parade

If you are staying for a serviceappointment on Monday,

please move to the Terra Port

Parade Parade on E Pike Street 1:30PM

East Pike Street (Rt 274) will beclosed to traffic from 1:30 to

3:00 PM

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