GLASS Rally 2010

May 27-31, 2010 (Four nights of camping)
(Thursday through Monday-Memorial Day Morning)

4 nights camping (w/electric), Nightly entertainment, Friday night snack, Saturday & Sunday Breakfasts, Door Prizes, Sunday Ice Cream Social, Monday morning coffee & donuts, Motorhome/Supplier Exhibits, Seminars & Crafts, Hard/Paperback Book/Video & DVD Swap, Ladies & Red Hat Afternoon Tea. Power at over 1,000 sites, not adequate for A/C or heaters. Limited Handicap Parking.

Rally Coordinators

Rally Masters: Greg & Laura Baker
(989) 400-9675
Rally Masters: James & Betty Pryor
(248) 398-0690
Rally Book Ad Coordinator: Betty Pryor
(248) 398-0690
Coach Display: Bob Sutton
(810) 358-2470 Cell
Coach Display: Max Sutton
Vendors: Sally Sutton
(810) 358-2470 Cell
Vendors: Stan & Nancy Newton
248-685-3435
Seminars: Chuck Borcher
630-355-8573
Registration: Mike & Joni Baker
616-994-2917

Sponsored By: Great Lakes Area Chapters Hosted By: Michigan Knights of the Highway

2. Use the Registration Form in the February, March or April 2010 FMC Magazine.

3. Click Here for on-Line Registration Form. Print it, fill it out and mail it in with your check. Use this option if you do not have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer and can't use Option 1 above. Option 1 is the quickest and best.

* G.L.A.S.S. 2010 Play It Again. Sign up for one of the best Area rallies in North America. The fairgrounds has power for over 1,000 motorhomes. There is water at many of the sites (nearby - may take several hoses). The water is to fill your fresh water tank, but you can't stay connected full time to the water supply. There are many more 10 and 20 amp sites. Dump station on exiting the rally. Optional pump out service available starting Friday ($20). Trams or Shuttles run Wednesday morning through Sunday. You may enter early on Tuesday or Wednesday for $15 per early day. If you don't wish to travel on Memorial Day, you may stay Monday (Memorial Day) night for $15 (pay the Fairgrounds folks Monday afternoon or prepay at the Fair Office Thursday or Friday).

Volunteer Opportunities - Lots of fun being involved in helping during this event! If you would like to volunteer some of your time to help at the G.L.A.S.S. Rally, Click Here for a list of the chairpersons and you can send them an Email.

Click Here for map of Berrien Springs and the location of the fairgrounds. If you get the Mapquest web page, but the map is blank, click on one of the "City" Zoom button at the left of the blank map. Use the Mapquest Zoom Bar to zoom in or out to determine your route to get to the fairgrounds. You can print the Mapquest maps for your convenience. Click the back button in your browser to return to this page. For those that travel with their computers or have a GPS unit, the street address of Gate 3 for GPS mapping software or units is 4259 East Shawnee Road, Berrien Springs MI. Do not use this as the regular mailing address for the Fairgrounds office.

Click Here for a detailed map of the Fairgrounds including the location of the Registration Building and open times. This is a large PDF file and will take 1 to 5 minutes depending on if you have broadband or dial-up connection. This map will be very handy if you are a First-Timer at the G.L.A.S.S. Rally.

Saturday May 29 - 9:00 a.m. 18 holes. Golf Tournament (18 holes & cart) at Pebblewood Country Club in Bridgman Michigan. Use your own transportation or check the board at the Information Center and carpool to the golf course. Lots of prizes. Pre-registration required - See the Registration Form

Thursday, May 27 - 8:00 p.m. - Maria Rose and Danny Elswick are respected entertainers and were chosen from groups nationwide to travel for the USO, taking a 'touch of home' by performing for our Armed Forces on 11 different overseas tours. They are shown frequently as featured performers on the nationally-broadcast "Midwest Country" TV Show on the RFD-TV network.

Maria Rose has appeared on numerous national television and radio shows, hosted her own television show, and is known for her outgoing personality and stage presence. She scored high on country music charts with "Can We Still Be Friends", and touched the hearts of thousands of Special Olympics athletes at events around the world by performing a song she wrote for them, "You Are the Flame". Maria is a recipient of the prestigious Presidential "Point of Light" Award. She is a former "Miss Baseball" for the Baltimore Orioles, and represented them at local and national events.

Danny Elswick is an experienced lead guitarist, a recording engineer, and the full instrumentation behind this duo's full musical sound, as well as all their recorded CD projects. Danny excels at singing, and at playing a number of musical instruments including the lead guitar, steel guitar, banjo, mandolin.

The Frustrated Maestros Great Lakes chapter of F.M.C.A. is a fun-loving, energetic group of volunteers whose main interest is playing and singing music. Each year, the group's concerts are part of the G.L.A.S.S. daytime and evening entertainment. We are located on the "midway" in Building #35 across from the KFC Gazebo, and in the Grandstand on Friday night. Besides the main band and choral group, there are many specialized groups performing for your pleasure; the Bluegrass Group, the March and Swing Group, a Jazz Combo, and various vocal ensembles, as well as talented vocal and instrumental soloists and specialty or comedy acts. Chapter members include professional musicians, music educators, and others who just love music and have "dusted off" their high school instruments or their singing voices to perform with the group.

Friday, May 28 - 7:00 p.m. - The Frustrated Maestros will be performing a half-hour concert and Salute to the Veterans in the Grandstand (Building 24). There will be daily concerts Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Building #35.

Friday, May 28 - 7:30 p.m. - The John Bressler Show - John Bressler has a great passion to entertain. He’s performed on television’s MTV, VH-1, the Grand Ole Opry and all over North America. Famous for his unique presentation including a rotating “Phantom Grand Piano”, this singer/songwriter/comedian/musician has nine critically acclaimed albums to his credit. He has shared stages with Willy Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Alan Jackson, Ray Charles, Alabama, Leann Rimes, Gloria Estefan, and many others. This multi-talented piano player and keyboardist known for his exuberant stage presence has been compared to Liberace, Victor Borge, Yanni, Elton John, and Billy Joel. With a soulfully raspy vocal style much like Rod Stewart or Louis Armstrong, spontaneous wry observations and insights, and a show featuring the sublime as often as the ridiculous, The John Bressler Show is celebrating over a quarter century of making people extremely happy. It’s a must-see show that’s totally unique, and that audiences from around the world truly love.

Saturday Evening, May 29 - 7:30 p.m. - The General Assembly was formed in the fall of 1971 by a group of musicians from the Ludington, Michigan area. The players enjoyed the sounds of the big bands and wanted to regularly play the music long associated with such names as Basie, Kenton, Herman, Miller, the Dorseys, and others. Since that time the band has performed throughout Michigan, from the Detroit area to Traverse City, while receiving requests for appearances from as far away as San Francisco. Audiences have responded with "The best in the Midwest," "Great performance," "We should have had a dance floor," and "Our audience insists you come back next year." G.L.A.S.S. will have a dance floor this year. While many groups advertise the "big band sound," The General Assembly is not just a combo playing old songs. It is a full 17 piece orchestra with female vocalist performing the best of the old and new in music for dancing and listening.

Sunday Morning, May 30 - 9:30 a.m. - Terri McFarland is a Christian recording artist, inspirational speaker and former collegiate athlete & coach. Her passion to share the love of Jesus has taken her around the world providing chapel services for Olympic and professional athletes & coaches through a unique and powerful ministry.

Sunday Evening, May 30 - 7:30 p.m. - The Carl Acuff Jr. Show - Whether you’re looking for a show with a wide variety of musical styles or a Classic Rock N Roll show, This group is the act for you! They have traveled over 1.6 million miles in 46 states since 1992 and entertained thousands of fans.

As for his relation to the legendary Roy Acuff of the Grand Ole Opry you ask him when he comes to the G.L.A.S.S. Rally.

Most of all the Carl Acuff Jr. show is a night of fun for the whole family. You can bring grandma & grandpa, the kids, mom & dad and the camera and not be afraid of seeing something that will offend any of them.

John Anderson - A professional entertainer and multi-instrumentalist. Originally from Ireland, John has always been a top attraction in Europe, Canada and the United States. He puts on a great show and is comfortable playing any style of music.

Sunday, May 24 - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Ladies & Red Hat Afternoon Tea: Ladies, join with lots of festive friends for tea at the G.L.A.S.S. Rally. We will be serving tea and cookies, so bring your prettiest tea cup and come join the fun. There will also be prizes and a raffle. Everyone is welcome. Date and location will be in the rally booklet you will receive at registration at the rally.

The Seminar buildings will be bulging with all types of informative seminars, craft projects and classes.

The Seminar & Craft Class schedule is subject to change, be sure to check your rally book when you arrive and for updates at the Information Booth during the rally.

Wander the 2 large buildings filled with Exhibitor/Vendor booths. Also some outside Exhibitors/Vendors.

Tour some of the latest and best motorhomes. See what the motorhome manufacturers are doing this year.

FRIDAY: May 28, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. - Snack - Chicken Salad on Croissant or Ham/Cheese on Croissant, Potato Chips, Brownie & Beverages.

SATURDAY: May 29, 8:00 to 9:15 a.m. - Breakfast - Scrambled Eggs, Slice of Ham, Small Croissant, Mixed Fruit Cup, Orange Juice & Beverages.

SUNDAY, May 30 - 8:00 to 9:15 a.m. - Breakfast - Small Croissants, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Corn Beef Hash, Bananas or Apples & Beverages.

MONDAY: May 31, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. - Assorted Donuts/Twists & Coffee/Tea/Cocoa.

The Food Concessions are open from about 11:00 a.m. to ?? each day from Wednesday through Sunday. They are located between Registration and the Grandstand.

THURSDAY, May 27 - Spaghetti Dinner - 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is the 14th year for a Fund Raiser dinner put on by the Greater Berrien Springs Recreation Department. The dinner is served at the Berrien Springs Middle School that is located adjacent to the fairgrounds. Tram service will be provided between the rally and the school. Good food for a good cause.

The following Optional meals can be purchased in addition to your basic rally fee. See the registration form.

SATURDAY, May 23 - Evening Meal: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. - 1/2 Chicken cooked fresh over charcoal, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Creamy Cole Slaw, Dinner Rolls, Assorted Cheesecakes, Beverages.

SUNDAY, May 24 - Evening Meal: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. - Lasagna, Fresh Tossed Salad, Fresh Watermelon Slices, Breadsticks or Garlic Bread, Carrot Cake, Beverages.

2. Use the Registration Form in the February, March or April 2010 FMC Magazine.