As we look forward to our 2017 convention in San Diego, the idea of a Westward Caravan of De Sotos is taking shape. We are fortunate to have three time, Route 66 veterans on board to help direct this effort. Les and Sue Fairbanks (NDC #3198) have experienced on three separate occasions and have volunteered to help us flesh out the details of this "Titanic Endeavor". They plan to join the westward trek in Springfield, Illinois. They also highly recommend that anyone planning to join the trip obtain their very own copy of Jerry McClanahans "EZ66 Guide for Travelers" illustrated below.
To be able to establish dates, times and routes, we need to how many members will be planning to join the effort. We can use this message board to share all of the information necessary to proceed.
The idea is for our Eastern members to travel to Ohio where the Buckeye Chapter would host a get-together (and possibly dinner & lodging) and join the caravan. Some folks, due to time and other constraints may choose to head back east at this point.
Then the group would travel to Springfield, Illinois to meet up with the Illinois Chapter to continue Westward the next day. It wouldn't be necessary to join the entire trip. It would be a great opportunity to meet some of the fantastic members that constitute the National De Soto Club even if you couldn't do the whole trip.
Les and Sue have a number of routes and stops to consider depending upon interests and where additional members would be able to join the trip.
We'll need to get as much member input as quickly as possible so that we can outline the routes and dates in the March/April issue of De Soto Adventures. We then would publish finalized plans in the May/June issue.
We need to know your starting location, what you will be driving, anyone else driving, and how far you intend to travel.
You also can email any questions, concerns and/or observations to:
desotoadventures@gmail.com or call me.
Geoff Overley, Editor
De Soto Adventures Magazine
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Mason, Ohio 45040-1626
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