So far we have 12 members and 2 guests who are coming to the RA rally. That is pretty good, considering we are still some 70 or so days away.

Here is a link to the Q&A section for the 2013 MOA rally

http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally13/local_area/a_must_read_the_2013_rally_faq

Here is a map of the RA rally site at the Biltmore, looks like the camping and vendors have changed places from the last time.

More info at

http://www.bmwra.org/

I received some information to share about the Bigfoot Beemers and Blue Skies Rally activities and events.

Registration is going to open on March 1 with the Registration Form appearing in the BMW ON and on the website. Pre-registration goes from March 1 through June 30. However, the only way to register until April 1 is by phone, fax or by mail to the MOA office. On-line registration is expected to be available on April 1. You may get calls or emails about the on-line registration not working, so we wanted you to know before Vince puts the information on the Website on March 1. The MOA staff are going to have a lot of additional work doing data entry of all forms for a month. Please keep this in mind when you contact the office staff.

Friday night entertainment sponsored by the MOA Foundation is JJ Grey and Mofro kicking off the evening followed by Jonny Lang. It will be a rocking night at the rally.

OregonWest Excursions Winery Tours are offering three different tours leaving and returning to the Rally Grounds. The Eugene and Newberg tours leave at 9 am and return around 3:30 pm and the Salem tour leaves at 11 am and returns at 3 pm. All tours include lunch at a winery and tastings. Salem tour available July 17^th – 20^th and Eugene and Newberg tours available July 18^th – 20^th. Registration for the tours will be available on the tour company’s website at: www.orwest.com no later than April 1.

Pottery Studio attached to the FAA Pavilion will be open during the rally. Children’s activities will be available on Thursday and Friday and Raku Pottery painting for all ages available during the rally. UPS is going to be located in Jackman-Long building.