Calendar - 2019
*** Upcoming Events ***
Our next Mid-South Chapter MVPA meeting will be 20 Apr 2019. Be sure to renew your dues with Mid-South Chapter MVPA
Remember times and dates may change. Also other events may be added. If you have an event you would like to add let me know. If you would like to host a Chapter meeting this year please let me know. Always looking for folks to bring refreshments to each meeting. If you would like to do refreshments please let Barbara know.
We have lots of events for us to attend this year. Get those MV's up and going so you can attend a lot of these events.
Hope everyone had a Nice Christmas and a Happy New Year,
Bob McFarland
mcfarcr@aol.com
30-31 Mar - Sat 9-6 & Sun 9-4 - Mid-South Military History and Civil War Show, Memphis TN
- Agricenter Showplace Arena - Walnut Grove and Germantown Rds - Memphis, Tn
- We need as many Mv's as we can get. Since we will be setting up on dirt floor it would be nice to have the two re-enactment groups we work with to set-up living history displays.
Need drivers to help movd and set up. Also need to know who is coming.
6-7 Apr - Sat & Sun 9-3 both days - Crossroads Arena - Corinth MS
- Crossroads Arena
Set up will be Sat morning.
POC is 1SG George Jones for 2nd Marine Div
TBD - Sat - Halls Air Base, Halls, TN
Wings day - Need MV's and re-enactors.
POC is Bob Mcfarland mcfarcr@aol.com and 1SG George Jones for 2nd Marine Div
14 May - Tue - Baseball Game - USA Stadium - Millington TN
- This is a vehicle display - More info TBA
Set up will be before game
POC is Bob McFarland mcfarcr@aol.com
15-16 Jun - Sat & Sun - Amqui Station, 303 Madison Str, Madison, TN
- This is a 2 day event this year. 2nd Marine Div re-enactment group and MV display.
POC is 1SG George Jones for 2nd Marine Div
All others please contact Event Coordinator Tabatha Engelhardt @ 615-739-3977
Sep 26-28 - Pettit Jean Mountain AR MVPA Rally @ Pettit Jean Mnt. AR
- 26 Sep Thu - (Details are available at https://www.amvpa.com) Please pre-register at that website
- 27 Sep Fri
- 28 Sep Sat
21 Dec - Sat - Mid-South Chapter MVPA Christmas Party along with 2nd Marine Div re-enactors
Place Halls Veterans Museum @ 1PM
** Past Events 2018**
3-4 Mar - Fri-Sat - 51st Mid-South Military History and Civil War Show, Memphis TN
- Agricenter Showplace Arena - Walnut Grove and Germantown Rds - Memphis, Tn
- Set-up starts on Fri. We need as many Mv's as we can get. Since we will be setting up on dirt floor it would be nice to have the two re-enactment groups we work with to set-up living history displays.
Need to know who is coming.
26-30 Mar - Mon-Fri - HML-167 50th Reunion, Jacksonville NC
- INFO on an UPCOMING HISTORICAL EVENT
- Two Members are tentatively going to travel to the 50th reunion of HML-167 in order to talk to the Vets that were in the same unit as the Museums Huey, TV17. This is a great opportunity to capture the personal stories of these Vets that will one day be lost to time. Also discuss the continuing restoration of TV17 serial # 155345 as well as additional details of its configuration. Such as, what flyaway items were onboard, number of ammo boxes, instrument panel and pedestal configuration, etc...
- We were unable to arrange for TV17 to be transported there and back, but will be taking the forward pylon panel for signatures of the Vietnam Vets of HML-167 APR 1968 to Jun 1971. Not very many Vietnam War Hueys made it back, and very few are left.
Let us never forget the courage andsacrifices of these Marines.
21 Apr - Sat - This is a normal (3rd Sat) meeting, that will tak place. However, local motorcycle club members will be stopping by as part of a Poker Run.
- Some members have agreed to have their MV and/or assist in the days activities. If you want to come help out, please contact;
Bob McFarland
mcfarcr@aol.com
(901) 355-5247
28 Apr - Sat - This is a Boot Camp training set-up at Halls Air Base (Halls TN) for the Marine Group 282.
- If our MV people or other re-enactor group want to come that would be fine.
26-28 May - Sat-Mon - Discovery Park, Union City, TN
- Memorial Day event. This is a three day event. Both re-enactment groups and MV displays. Need to know who is coming.
14-16 Jun - Thu-Sat - MVPA Convention in Louisville, KY
- Chapter has a table. We will have a drawing for two tickets. If you are planning on attending and want your name in the drawing you must let me know. We will have drawing at our Mar. meeting.
23 Jun- Sat - Amqui Station, 303 Madison Str, Madison, TN
- This is a one day event. 2nd Marine Div re-enactment group and MV display.
POC is 1SG George Jones for 2nd Marine Div
All others please contact Event Coordinator Tabatha Engelhardt @ 615-739-3977
29-30 Jun Fri-Sat - Yard Sale at Mid-South Military Museum, Atoka, TN
11 Aug - Sat - Halls Air Base, Halls, TN
- Air Show - "One day only" - Need MV's and re-enactors. Free lunch for displayer's.
28 Aug - Tue - Mid-South Military Museum, Atoka, TN
- Visit by HML167 Crewchief/Gunner Cpl Dave "Candy" Bar. Abt 1430 hrs. He will be signing the signature panel of Vietnam HML167 member's. Dave wrote a book on his career a professional soldier in the US Marine, Israeli IDF, Rhodesia and South African Military entitled, Four Flags: The Odyssey of a Professional Soldier
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Flags-Odyssey-Professional-Soldier/dp/1909982709
15 Sep - Sat - Celebrate Munford Car Show - Munford, TN
- Car Show with divisions for MV's
20-22 Sep - Thu-Sat - Ark. MV Rally - Pettit Jean Mt., AK
- Bring a MV for display or enter for judging. Lots of vendors - Military and Civilian
28-29 Sep - Fri-Sat - Remembering WW II - Linden, TN
- Re-enactors and MV's
6 Oct - Sat - Rosemark Country Fair - Rosemark, TN
- Display - Re-enactors and MV's
03 Nov - Sat - Veterans Day Parade - Millington, TN
- Veterans, re-enactors and MV's
13 Nov - Mon - Veterans Day Parade - Covington, TN
- Veterans, re-enactors and MV's
12 Nov - Mon - Austin-Peay Elem. School -- Brighton, TN
- Display of MV's and re-enactors - This event is held after the Covington Parade. The school puts on a very nice program.
TBD Nov - TBD - Rosemark-Tipton School, Rosemark TN -
They changed the date last year and didn't have us come. They want to have us come this year.
15 Dec - Sat - Mid-South Chapter MVPA Christmas Party along with 2nd Marine Div re-enactors
Place Halls Veterans Museum @ 1PM
** Past Events 2017**
MAR 3-5 MidSouth Military History & Civil War Show @ AG Center
-3 Mar Fri - 12:00 on Set Up
-4 Mar Sat - 10:00-19:00
-5 Mar Sun - 10:00-16:30 Breakdown and depart. Large heavy stuff can be moved on following morning.
APR 7-8 Anniversary of Bataan Death March Halls Museum @ Halls TN
(Note- No Halls Air Show until next year. WW2 emphasis with other era military exhibits as well)
- 7 Apr Fri - 13:00-14:00 School group tours-Exhibits-Tn Assoc. of Filipino American group-2/8/2 Marine detachment-Military vehicles
------------- 17:00-19:00 Dinner & Movie in barracks bldg (Guest, friends & family are all welcome)
- 8 Apr Sat - 08:00 Gates open for public
------------- 09:30 a 12:00 Remembrance and POW walk
------------- 12:00-13:00 Lunch -Barracks
------------- 13:00-16:00 Living history exhibits by all groups
------------- 17:00-Till Dinner-Movie in barracks bldg (Guest & Family)
APR 22 - Pioneer Motorcycle Poker Run @ Midsouth Military Museum Atoka TN
- 22 Apr Sat 10:00-17:00
May 22 Megtronics Memorial Day Military Remembrance Activities
- 22 May Tue - 10:00 to 14:00 (set up prior to 10:00)
MAY 26-29 - Living Military History @ Discovery Park Union City TN
- 26 May Fri - Set up after 10:00
- 27 May Sat - Complete set-up prior to doors open @ 10:00
- 28 May Sun - Doors open @ 10:00
- 29 May Memorial Day - Doors open @ 10:00 (after ceremony teardown)
JUL 4 Bridgetown MS Parade
- 4 Jul Tue - 10:30 Line up for parade
------------ 11:00 Parade starts
------------ 11:45 Parade ends
------------ Park vehicles and set up display as needed following parade
------------ 18:00 Dinner in Rec Center
------------ 20:00 to completion - Fireworks on levee (can set of any fireworks you bring)
JUL 5 Collierville TN A of G Church 4th of July Picnic
- 5 Jul Wed - 17:30 Set up static display
-------------- 18:00 ton20:30 Picnic
JUL 8 Huey Restoration Work Day
- 8 Jul - 8:30 Begin work day (leave whenever you have to) Ending by dusk
-------- Will be breaks throughout the day and any time you can donate is much appreciated.
AUG 7 75th Anniversary of Guadalcanal
AUG 26 - Covington Military Museum Event @ Covington TN Museum
- 26 Aug Sat - 09:00-14:00 Outside display to support WW2 reenactors
SEP 16 - Celebrate Munford Car Show
- 16 Sep Sat - Registration 8:00-12:00 ($25 Entry Fee)
Judging begins @ 10:00
Awards @ 15:00
(For additional info Bob McFarland 901-355-5247 or email mcfarcr@alo.com)
Sep 21-23 - Pettit Jean Mountain AR MVPA Rally @ Pettit Jean Mnt. AR
- 21Sep Thu - (Details are available at https://www.amvpa.com) Please pre-register at that website
- 22 Sep Fri -
- 23 Sep Sat
Sep 22-23 - 2nd Marine Division Reenactment @ Linden TN
- 22 Sep Fri - (For additional info 1SG George Jones 731-935-8342 or email gjones1942@att.net@alo.com))
- 23 Sep Sat
Sep 30 - Rosemark Country Fair @ Rosemark, TN
- 30SEP - Set up by 08:30 and tear down at 16:30; please contact Bob McFarland 901-355-5247 or email mcfarcr@alo.com for details
NOV 4 - Veterans Day Parade @ Millington TN
- 4 Nov Sat - (Details TBD)
NOV 10 - Veterans Day Parade @ Covington TN
- 10 Nov Fri - (Details TBD)
NOV 10 - Veterans Day Display @ Rosemark TN
- 10 Nov Fri - (After Covington parade, display at Tipton/Rosemark School)
NOV 10 - Veterans Day Display @ Brighton TN
- 10 Nov Fri - (After Covington parade, display at Austin Peay Elem. School)
DEC 1 - Collierville TN Christmas Parade @ Collierville TN
- 1 Dec Fri - (please contact Bobby Johnson 901-870-0763 for details)
DEC 9 - Chapter Christmas Dinner @ Halls TN (Halls Airbase Museum)
- 9Dec Sat - (Need a head count. Please contact Bob McFarland 901-355-5247 or email mcfarcr@alo.com)
Note; This is the December monthly mtng as well.
OUR CLUB
The purpose of the club is to provide adequate organization for historians, military vehicle preservationists and collectors interested in and encouraging the acquisition, preservation, restoration, operation, public education and display of military transport. Such to be accomplished through the publication of a club periodical, encouragement and support of museums, participation and support of national and community even and such other activities as the members deem appropriate from time to time.
For more information, contact Bob McFarland at 901-355-5247
National MVPA
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The MVPA is a national organization that honors our vets thru the preservation and restoration of the many vehicles that were so important to our victories in many conflicts. Many members are veterans themselves.
How many WWII vets here tonight remember riding in a jeep or maybe a 2 and one half ton truck? It is impossible to imagine fighting the good fight without the help of the many different machines. You saw a few on the way in tonight and may have thought “I wonder if that jeep saw any action in the war”.
So we say thank you to the good people in our local chapter for graciously donating their time and treasure to help make this event the success it is. We know the medals are well deserved and that you will wear them with pride. We thank the veterans for their unselfish commitment to our great country.
Also, we have a small museum in Atoka Tennessee that has vehicles and other military items on display. Please stop by and talk to any one of the members for more information.
How many WWII vets here tonight remember riding in a jeep or maybe a 2 and one half ton truck? It is impossible to imagine fighting the good fight without the help of the many different machines. You saw a few on the way in tonight and may have thought “I wonder if that jeep saw any action in the war”.
So we say thank you to the good people in our local chapter for graciously donating their time and treasure to help make this event the success it is. We know the medals are well deserved and that you will wear them with pride. We thank the veterans for their unselfish commitment to our great country.
Also, we have a small museum in Atoka Tennessee that has vehicles and other military items on display. Please stop by and talk to any one of the members for more information.
Why Should I Become a Member?
If you are interested in military vehicles, military radios and other accessories, then we are the group for you. We are very active where you can come hangout and show off your completed, partly restored or new rust bucket. We love to talk, reminisce, brag, and importantly learn and collaborate.
Need more reasons? try these...
If you are interested in military vehicles, military radios and other accessories, then we are the group for you. We are very active where you can come hangout and show off your completed, partly restored or new rust bucket. We love to talk, reminisce, brag, and importantly learn and collaborate.
Need more reasons? try these...
- No need to be current or ex-military
-We are just a group of military enthusiasts, its just a hobby. - Participate in local parades and functions.
- Wave from the parade, not fight for space to see! - Assist in educating everyone about the military, vets and those who supported them.
- The public is excited and amazed to see these historical vehicles on the road.
- Having people gawk at your hard work is really awesome! - Need a reason to show off that new fender you spent 2 hours straightening?
- Who else can you brag to about all that work? Someone who has been there! - Want access to a knowlegeable and helpful group of super mechanics?
- Really! There will be *someone* who can tell you exactly what you need to do to fix that troublesome issue. - Need acesss to local resources for parts and services?
- Tired of auction "deals" wanting $25 for a bolt?
- Everyone has extra parts, its just a fact of the hobby, who knows, that one missing part you need might just be sitting on someones shelf waiting for you! (you will of course have to talk the owner out of it)
- Its a fact that most repair shops wont touch many issues in military vehicles, maybe our members have sources for you?