MVPA National Convention Convoy June 14-17
UPDATE:
We are planning a convoy from St. Paul Minnesota to Des Moines Iowa for the MVPA national convention.
Save the Dates June 14 -June 17
UPDATE: Fellow members, attached is information for the 2023 MVPA National Convention, Des Moines, Iowa.
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MVPA Convoy Update JUNE 14 -17
UPDATE: 2023 MVPA Convoy St Paul to Des Moines Update June 14th thru June 17th.
There was previous information regarding the MPVA convoy to Des Moines. See PREVIOUS* section below:
Here is the summary with updated information for the convoy.
Wednesday, June 14th (Flag Day), 8:30 a.m, State Capital.
We will be in first gear 0830 from the MN state capital. The convoy will stop approximately every 50 miles. First stop will be the American Legion Faribault. We will have lunch, stretch our legs, refuel, etc.. We will travel back roads through Owatonna, Ellendale, Clarks Grove with the next rest stop Albert Lea. From Albert Lea, we will travel south on Highway 65, approximately 45 miles to Mason city where we will spend the first night.
Overnight accommodations for June 14th in Mason City, Iowa are as follows:
Quality Inn and Suites
410 5th St SW
Mason City IA
Phone # 641-243-4222
Room rate is $89 plus tax and includes a continental breakfast. When making a reservation, refer to the group name as Red Bull or group number DP39G5.
Thursday, June 15th, 0830, Mason City, Iowa.
Depart Mason City Iowa at 0830. There will be approximately 120 miles to cover Thursday with two rest stops along the way. Plan to be in Des Moines early that afternoon.
Our block for overnight accommodations in Des Moines, Iowa for the evenings of Thursday and Friday (June 15th and June 16th - departing June 17th) are below. EonoLodge Inn is just across the street from the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Information is:
EconoLodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
410 East 30th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone # 515-216-0196
Room rate is approximately $114 (depending on room) plus tax and includes a continental breakfast. When making a reservation, refer to the group name as SHELLEY LANDGRAF. There are only seven rooms (6 Kings with one bed and 1 room with 2 double beds) remaining under this block. The hotel is otherwise full. The hotel is also giving us a military discount for each room. If you are even thinking of attending the convention, you may wish to make the reservation. There is a lenient cancellation policy, so be sure to call if you wish.
Questions on EconoLodge reservation, you can call Shelley at 651-303-1752.
There is also the option of the campground on the fairgrounds. Tents and RVs for 30 dollars a night with water and electric. Showers are there also. No reservation is needed to tent.
That’s it for now.
Eric Thompson
Cell# 612-940-9049
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