Winter Rally, January 18-20, 2002
 Camp Keystone, SR100, Starke, FL

   

When Camp Blanding was closed down following the 9/11 tragedy, BMWNEF's plans were thrown into disarray. Thanks to member Bill Carrier, we were able, at the last minute, to secure the use of the Salvation Army's Camp Keystone. This beautiful facility, located between Keystone Hts. and Starke, became the site of our 19th Winter Rally. Thanks to our hosts, to our members, and most of all, to our guests, this was our largest and most successful rally ever. It was a good thing there was plenty of space at the camp because we signed up a record 282 entrants! We raised a lot of money, and in thanks for what they did for us and others, we have selected the Salvation Army as our charity this year.

Now, how about some shots from the rally? OK, here you go, but give 'em a minute or so to load.

First stop, registration. Pick up this year's T-shirt (a hot seller, all gone in 6 hours). On to stake out your spot in the camping area.
There was plenty of room to go off and find a quiet place of your own. Meanwhile the bonfire provided a place to get together and tell lies or whatever.

Ex-prez Rudi "working hard" for a living at the Sargent's stand in the main hall, a room that seats 500, and also provided plenty of space for food service on Friday brat night.

Among the vendors were Daytona BMW and Stan's Moto Guzzi, two of our favorites.

After dinner Saturday our VP emcee presided over the door prizes and the 50/50 drawing.

Finally, all that was left was the packing up, going home, and waiting for next year.

 

We owe a debt of gratitude to all those who helped us with this rally:

Beach's Motorcycle Adventures
Bikelog, Inc.
BMWMOA Country Store
Bob's BMW 
Kermit's Camping Products   
Phoenix Motorcycle Shop
Sargent Cycle Products
Streits Motorsports  

Benchmark Works
Bing Agency International
BMW Motorcycles of Daytona 
Helmet Sunblockers   
Mustang Motorcycle Seats 
Roadgear, Inc.
Stan's BMW/Moto Guzzi
Whitehorse Press 

 

See y'all next year for our 20th Winter Rally!!

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