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Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Welcome from the Mayor. . . . . . . . 6 Daily Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Seminar Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Celebration of the Slash 5 . . . . . . 30 Grand Prizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Door Prizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Exhibitor List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Food Vendors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Childrens Charity Challenge. . . . . 48 Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Peoples Choice Bike Show. . . . . .

Foundation “Speed Raffle” . . . . .

MOA’s Adventure Track . . . . . . . .

Women of MOA Happy Hour. . . . .

First Timer’s Happy Hour. . . . . . .

Committee Chairs. . . . . . . . . . . .

Thank You MOA Founders. . . . . . .

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Welcome to Springfield Hello and welcome to the 2022 BMW Motorcycle Owners of America National Rally.

We’re excited for you to enjoy the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds and the amenities it provides, and thank you for deciding to Wander Farther with us.

Most of the activities at the 49th Annual MOA Rally will be centered around our Rally Central, which includes the Beer Garden, Main Stage, Free Coffee, concessions, outdoor vendors and the main vendor building. The Main Vendor Building is where over 80 vendors will be displaying their products or services, and where you’ll find the Vintage Bike display, MOA Gear Store and Rally Welcome Center all in a comfortable air-conditioned space with concessions and information.

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This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the BMW MOA. Since 1972 was also the year BMW offered motorcycles in first-ever new colors including Moza Blue, we’ve decided to restore and give one of those away this year. It’s a beautiful 1972 R 75/5 in Monza Blue, meticulously mechanically and cosmetically restored by Mikey Orloff of Martindale Motorcycle Works. Since the /5 was the bike you could buy new and then ride to the first ever BMW MOA rally or club meeting, we’ve decided to have a Celebration of the Slash Five complete with a proper /5-only bike show, a large group photo, two Seminars about the development of the /5 and a special display of the /5s in the Main Vendor Building. Check the schedule in other parts of this program for details.

For those who want to spend some of their rally wandering farther, Springfield is the Queen City of the Ozarks, and a great place to start a ride on the world-famous Ozark roads.

Springfield is also the Birthplace of Route 66, the Mother Road itself, and the home of Bass Pro World Headquarters.

It takes a lot of planning and huge effort from member volunteers to bring this all together, and we’d like to take a moment and let our volunteers know how much they mean to us and the rally as a whole. So here is a huge Thank You for all you have done, this cannot happen without you.

On behalf of the entire team that puts this rally together, we’d like to invite you to enjoy your time in Springfield, meet old friends, make new ones, and Wander Farther.

– Brian, Greg & Pat

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Introducing the all-new Michelin® Road 6 tire

LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE… IMPROVED! 1,2

The all-new MICHELIN® Road 6 tire features 100% MICHELIN® Silica Technology™ tread compounds, a new tread pattern featuring MICHELIN® Water Evergrip Technology™, and MICHELIN® 2CT+ Technology™ standard on both the rear and front tires. The results: 15% more wet grip and 10% longer tread life than the MICHELIN® Road 5 tire.1,2

Sorry we missed you this year. We will see you in 2023.

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(1) Based on internal lap time testing conducted in 2020 in Fontange, France on wet surfaces using a 2018 SUZUKI 1250 Bandit S tted with 120/70 ZR 17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires comparing MICHELIN® Road 6 and MICHELIN® Road 5 tires. Actual results may vary. | (2) Based on external wear testing conducted in 2020 by Dekra in France using a 2014 BMW K1300R tted with 120/70 ZR 17 front and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires comparing weight loss of MICHELIN® Road 6 and MICHELIN® Road 5 tires after 2500 miles. Actual results may vary. | Copyright © 2022 Michelin North America, Inc. All rights reserved.

DAILY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE TIME

ACTIVITY/EVENT

BUILDING/LOCATION

TUESDAY, JUNE 14 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Corwin Annex

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Receiving

Main Vendor Bldg.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Committee Chair Meeting

Corwin Annex

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Free morning coffee

Rally Central

9:00 AM

Committee Chair meeting

Corwin Annex

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Receiving

Main Vendor Bldg.

12:00 PM

Vendor Lunch

Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters

12:00 - 4:00 PM

Registration opens for volunteers

Registration Tent

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Beer Garden open

Rally Central

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Ambassador Meeting and Dinner

Cattlemens’s Beef Quarters

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Free morning coffee

Rally Central

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Friends of Bill W

Corwin Annex

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Chartered Club Officials meet with the MOA Regional Coordinators

Seminars Room 5

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Registration open

Registration Tent

7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

MOA Rally Shuttle

Stops shown on Map

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Adventure Track – Open Track & Coaching

Corwin Arena

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oil Change

Oil Change Area

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Bike Wash

Bike Wash Area

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

2023 BMW MOA Rally information table

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Awards Sign up

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Charity Display and 50/50 sales

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Door Prizes

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Electrical Charging Station

Main Vendor Building

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DAILY ACTIVITIES

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THURSDAY, JUNE 16

TIME

ACTIVITY/EVENT

BUILDING/LOCATION

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

First Time Rally Attendees

Rally Welcome Center

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Indoor Vendors Open

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Lost and Found

Charging station/Main Vendor Bldg.

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

MOA Gear Store

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sewing Booth

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Shipping

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Springfield Hospitality

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Vintage Motorcycle Display

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Volunteer sign up

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Receiving

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Rally Welcome Center

Main Vendor Entry Hall

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

First Aid

First Aid Building

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Picking up a Fallen Motorcycle

Outdoor vendor area

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Learn to ride in the heat of summer and become the Master of Cooling

Seminars Room 1

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Choosing your Guided Motorcycle Tour: 10 Questions to ask

Seminars Room 2

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Ayres Adventures Global Motorcycle Tours

Seminars Room 3

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Shrink the Shrink

Seminars Room 2

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM The Culture Of The “K” Bike (Riepe)

Seminars Room 1

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Airbag Protection for Motorcyclists

Seminars Room 3

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Portugal - The starting point of your next Tour? Seminars Room 4 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Beer Garden open

Beer Garden

12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Beer and Ice sales

Beer Garden

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Choose Your Own Adventure with Overland Expo Corwin Annex

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Continental Tires for BMW Motorcycles

Seminars Room 2

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Safe & Sexy Moto-Gear for Women

Seminars Room 3

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tips & Tricks and Understanding Off-Road Riding

Seminars Room 3

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

The History of Adventure Riding

Seminars Room 4

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TIME

ACTIVITY/EVENT

BUILDING/LOCATION

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Revealed: BMW Motorrad Electronics

Seminars Room 5

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Motorcycle Maintenance 101

Seminars Room 1

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Women of the MOA Happy Hour

Smokehouse BBQ

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Airheads Tech Q&A

Corwin Annex

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Motorcycle Adventures in Ecuador

Seminars Room 5

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Non-Airhead BMW Motorcycle Tech Q&A

Seminars Room 1

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

SkyMed – When is your next Medical Emergency Planned?

Seminars Room 2

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Anti-Rotational Helmet Performance: Research Findings

Seminars Room 3

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Auxiliary lights for motorcycles see and be seen!

Seminars Room 4

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Adventure Track – Personal Training

Corwin Arena

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

1st Timer’s Happy Hour

Barn One

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friends of Bill W

Corwin Annex

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Live Music, Strawbilly

Main Stage, Rally Central

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Live Music, Amarugia Ridge Runners

Main Stage, Rally Central

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Free Morning Coffee

Rally Central

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Friends of Bill W

Corwin Annex

7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

MOA Rally Shuttle

Stops Shown On Map

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Alaska And Beyond With Motoquest

Seminars Room 1

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Luggage And Their Applications

Seminars Room 3

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Noise Reduction Hearing Protection

By Big Ear

Seminars Room 4

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Registration Open

Registration Tent

8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

BMW MOA Board of Directors Meeting

Seminars Room 2

9:00 AM

Door Prize Drawing Posted

Main Vendor Bldg.

FRIDAY JUNE 17

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17

TIME

ACTIVITY/EVENT

BUILDING/LOCATION

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Adventure Track – Open Track & Coaching

Corwin Arena

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Oil Change

Oil Change Area

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Bike Wash

Bike Wash Area

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

2023 BMW MOA Rally Information Table

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Awards Sign Up

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Charity Display And 50/50 Sales

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Door Prizes

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Electrical Charging Station

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

First Time Rally Attendees

Rally Welcome Center

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Indoor Vendors Open

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Lost And Found

Charging Station Main Vendor Bldg.

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

MOA Gear Store

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Receiving

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sewing Booth

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Shipping

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Springfield Hospitality

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Vintage Motorcycle Display

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Volunteer Sign Up

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Rally Welcome Center

Main Vendor Entry Hall

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

First Aid

First Aid Building

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Beautiful Balkans with Adriatic Moto Tours

Seminars Room 1

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Medjet: Protecting BMW MOA Members for 15 Years

Seminars Room 3

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Germany To Turkey, a 34 Day Tour, & the Five Fab

Seminars Room 4

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Suspension Basics & a Presentation of Rebuilding a K1300s ESA Rear Shock

Seminars Room 5

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Restoration and Preservation of Vintage BMWs Corwin Annex 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM BMW MOA Foundation Meeting

Seminars Room

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17 cont.

TIME

ACTIVITY/EVENT

BUILDING/LOCATION

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM How To Write A Motorcycle Magazine Article (Riepe)

Seminars Room 1

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Motorcycle Relief Project

Seminars Room 3

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM IMTBike Tours - Motorcycle Touring In Portugal & Spain

Seminars Room 4

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Dunlop Tires - The Right Tires For Your Bike

Seminars Room 5

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Riding In Triple-Digit Heat - How To Be a Master Seminars Room 1 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Vlogging On Two Wheels

Seminars Room 2

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM A Realm of Possibilities

Seminars Room 4

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM International Motorcycle Tours for Couples With Motodiscovery

Seminars Room 5

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Corwin Annex

The Slash 5 Series: The Start of a New Era

12:00 AM - 11:00 PM Beer Garden Open

Beer Garden

12:00 AM - 11:00 PM Beer and Ice Sales

Beer Garden

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Basecamp - Learning The Basics

Seminars Room 1

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Continental Tires For BMW Motorcycles

Seminars Room 2

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Mesh a New Communication Platform

Seminars Room 3

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Riding Mexico, Colours, Flavours & Culture

Seminars Room 4

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Africa! Take It Off Your Bucket List with Renedian Adventures

Seminars Room 5

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Introducing The BMW Group Archive Public Database

Corwin Annex

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Slash Five Riders Group Photo Setup

Grandstand Arena

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bike Pick-Up – The Fan Favorite!

Outdoor Vendor Area

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Skymed – When Is Your Next Medical Emergency Planned?

Seminars Room 2

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Europe: 9 Countries In 2-Weeks

Seminars Room 3

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Riding In Thailand And Beyond!

Seminars Room 4

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tire Education And Metzeler History With BMW Seminars Room 5

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Europe On Your Own, Knopf Tours

Seminars Room 1

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Slash Five Riders Group Photo

Grandstands Arena

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17 cont.

TIME

ACTIVITY/EVENT

BUILDING/LOCATION

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Airhead Q & A With BMW Owners News Contributor, Matt Parkhouse

Corwin Annex

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Ayres Adventures Global Motorcycle Tours

Seminars Room 3

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Riding Through Pakistan: A Misunderstood Country

Seminars Room 2

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Adventure Track – Personal Training

Corwin Arena

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Riding Your Own Motorcycle In Europe

Seminars Room 1

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friends of Bill W

Corwin Annex

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Live Music - Big Sandy And His Fly-Rite Boys

Main Stage, Rally Central

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Live Music - The Reverend Horton Heat

Main Stage, Rally Central

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SATURDAY, JUNE 18

TIME

ACTIVITY/EVENT

BUILDING/LOCATION

SATURDAY JUNE 18 6:00 PM - 9:00 AM

Free morning coffee

Rally Central

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Friends of Bill W

Corwin Annex

7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

MOA Rally Shuttle

Stops shown on Map

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Off-Road Riding Basics

Seminars Room 1

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Airbag Protection for Motorcyclists: Mechanical and Electronic

Seminars Room 3

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Suspension Basics / Rebuilding an ESA rear shock

Seminars Room 5

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Slash Five Bike Show Registration

Bike Show Area

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration open

Registration Tent

9:00 AM

Door Prize Drawing Posted

Main Vendor Bldg.

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

People’s Choice Bike Voting

Bike Show Area

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

TWT - Touring & Training with the GS Giants Trophy Marshals

Seminars Room 2

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Awards sign-up

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Choose Your Own Adventure with Overland Expo Corwin Annex

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Adventure Track – Practice Sessions

Corwin Arena

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Vintage Bike Judging

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

People’s Choice Bike Voting

Bike Show Area

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Slash Five Bike Show

Bike Show Area

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Bike Wash

Bike Wash Area

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Oil Change

Oil Change Area

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

2023 BMW MOA Rally Info Table

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Charity Display & 50/50 sales

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Door Prizes

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Electrical Charging Station

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

First Time Rally Attendees

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Indoor Vendors open

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Lost & Found (Charging station table)

Main Vendor Building

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SATURDAY, JUNE 18 cont.

TIME

ACTIVITY/EVENT

BUILDING/LOCATION

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

MOA Gear Store

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Rally Welcome Center

Main Vendor Entry Hall

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Receiving

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sewing Booth

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Shipping

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Springfield Hospitality

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Vintage Motorcycle Display

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Volunteer Sign-up

Main Vendor Building

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

First Aid

First Aid Building

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

PATAGONIA ! ! !

Seminars Room 3

9:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Anti-Rotational Helmet Performance: Research Findings

Seminars Room 4

9:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Women Who Ride

Seminars Room 1

10:00 AM

Awards – Entry Cut-off

Main Vendor Bldg.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM The /5 Series, The Start of a New Era

Corwin Annex

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Riding tips for the Vertically Challenged

Seminars Room 2

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Riding the “Legendary Ruta 40” South America Adventure

Seminars Room 3

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM IMTBIKE TOURS - Motorcycling Touring in Italy, France & The Alps

Seminars Room 4

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Auxiliary Lights for Motorcycles See and Be Seen!

Seminars Room 5

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Corwin Arena

Adventure Track – Challenge

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Introducing the BMW Group Archive Public Database

Corwin Annex

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Alaska and Beyond with MotoQuest

Seminars Room 1

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Riding Mexico: Colours, Flavours & Culture

Seminars Room 2

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Revealed: Riding Gear

Seminars Room 3

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Riding in Thailand and Beyond!

Seminars Room 4

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Airheads Tech Q&A

Seminars Room 5

12:00 PM

Main Vendor Building

Last door prize drawing

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SATURDAY, JUNE 18 cont.

TIME

ACTIVITY/EVENT

BUILDING/LOCATION

12:00 PM

Rider Awards Presentation

East Vendor Building stage

12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Beer Garden

Beer Garden

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

People’s Choice Bike Show Tally

Bike Show Area

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Portugal - Do it with the locals!

Seminars Room 1

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

From Tuscany to Sicily with Adriatic Moto Tours Seminars Room 2

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Noise Reduction Hearing Protection by Big Ear Seminars Room 3

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Airheads Board of Directors

Seminars Room 4

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Vintage Bike Awards

Main Vendor Building

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Slash Five Bike Show Awards

Bike Show Area

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Peoples Choice Bike Show Awards

Bike Show Area

5:45 PM

Anvil Ringing

Grandstands

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Closing Ceremonies

Grandstands

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Live Music - The Popskull Rebels

Main Stage, Rally Central

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Live Music - Chuck Meade and the Grassy Knolll Boys.

Main Stage, Rally Central

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Free morning coffee

Rally Central

8:00 AM

Rally cleanup starts

Meet at Coffee - Rally Central

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Shipping (Open until noon)

Main Vendor Building

Sunday, June 19

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SEMINARS & CLASSES THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Room: 5 Charter Club Officials meet with the MOA Regional Coordinators Presenter: Ray Tubbs Are you an officer of your Charter Club? We welcome you to join us to network with other club officers, learn more about what the BMW MOA is doing for other clubs just like yours. (Wear your club name pins or shirts if possible.)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Outside near vendor area Picking up a Fallen Motorcycle Presenters: Shawn Thomas & Louise Powers Join BMW Brand Ambassador Shawn Thomas and BMW Brand Expert Louise Coleen Powers as they discuss the essential steps in bringing a fallen motorcycle back to a vertical state!

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: 1 Learn to ride in the heat of summer and become the Master of Cooling Presenter: Mario Winkelman Learn the proven techniques on how to survive riding your motorcycle in triple digit heat. Never again fear riding in summertime high heat. Become the master of controlling the temperature inside your riding gear with products and a simple, cost effective system that works 100% of the time.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: 2 Choosing your Guided Motorcycle Tour: 10 Questions to ask before signing on the dotted line Presenter: Rene Cormier Don’t care for logistics? Taking a guided tour can be a great way to see a new place.

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Rene Cormier will take you through a list of must-ask questions to ask your prospective tour company to ensure the trip is right for you.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: 3 Ayres Adventures Global Motorcycle Tours Presenter: John Jesson A short informative seminar about the various motorcycle-tours offered by Ayres Adventures around the world.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Room: 1 The Culture Of The “K” Bike…

Presenter: Jack Riepe From its humble beginnings as an alternative to the two-cylinder iconic, Teutonic sausagestuffer, to a mighty six-cylinder paradigm of mechanical perfection, the BMW “K” bike stands out as the motorcycle of choice for the new riding elite. Author, writer, and divorce defendant Jack Riepe will lead the audience through a brief history of the “K” bike; the social “Dos” and “Don’ts” of “K” bike ownership; and a secret society intent on preserving the liberating power of Germanic motorcycles for riders who can count beyond the number two. Attendance will be limited to those riders who can spell “pillion” and use it in a sentence.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Room: 2 Shrink the Shrink - Q & A with Clinical Psychologist/Moto-Journalist Mark Barnes, PhD Presenter: Mark Barnes Informal open forum for questions regarding the mental, emotional, or social aspects of motorcycling. Questions from audience members will be discussed - and possibly even answered! No guarantees, but Mark will do his best to provide psychological insight

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into our experiences of riding, wrenching, and communing with kindred spirits.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Room: 3 Airbag Protection for Motorcyclists, both Mechanical and Electrical Presenter: Knut Wagner Presentation of our airbag protection system for motorcyclists, demonstrated in a mechanical and electronic version. Details about coverage Neck Protection, spine stabilization, impact protection Counteracting internal injuries.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Room: 4 Portugal - The starting point of your next Tour?

Presenter: Carlos Martins Portugal is your nearest neighbor across the Atlantic. How does it work as a gateway to Europe on a BMW motorcycle?

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room: 2 Continental Tires for BMW Motorcycles Presenter: Jeff Reid Discussion of Continental motorcycle tire applications for BMW motorcycles including our new Road Attack 4. We’ll also discuss tire basics, how to get the best mileage from your tires, proper air pressure, and tire selection for your BMW and riding style.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room: 3 Safe & Sexy Moto-Gear for Women Presenter: Louise Powers What makes urban gear different from touring gear? Why should I buy street gloves if I have adventure gloves I love? Louise Powers, MOA Board member and BMW Brand Expert, will go over key differences between appropriate gear for different riding segments. Bring your gear and your questions!

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room: Annex Bldg.

Choose Your Own Adventure — DecisionMaking for better backcountry riding Presenter: Eva Rupert of Overland Expo We say we want adventure, but what we actually want is an awesome ride. Learn tips and tricks of adventure motorcycling. Whether you’re planning your first long journey or a seasoned traveler, learn how to make your motorcycle trip more fun and the backcountry more accessible. From planning to packing to hitting the road, your decisions can make or break your journey. Choose your own adventure, trip-plan like a pro, and have the best ride ever.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Room: 3 Tips & Tricks … and Understanding Off-Road Riding Presenter: Jeremy Lebreton Jeremy will take you through a visual and oral explanation of body position and all the other elements required to be in control when riding off road. The goal of the seminar is to teach you the skills to efficiently maneuver your motorcycle to ensure you keep the fun Factor.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Room: 4 The History of Adventure Riding Presenter: Ian Schmeisser It seems like the ADV craze is the latest thing but it is among the earliest forms of motorcycling. This seminar traces the roots of adventure riding and introduces you to the many people who have made it so much fun for so many years.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Room: 5 Revealed: BMW Motorrad Electronics Presenter: Shawn Thomas Join BMW Motorrad Brand Ambassador Shawn Thomas as he discusses the history,

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technology, functions and benefits of BMW motorcycle electronics. This 1-hour presentation will feature (but is not limited to) Anti-Lock Brakes, Traction Control, Electronic Throttle, and suspension. Q&A session to follow!

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Room: 1 Motorcycle Maintenance 101 Presenter: Wes Fleming Working on your own motorcycle doesn’t have to be intimidating. Join Wes to find out what every beginner needs to know - from tools to common maintenance tasks - to keep your Beemer running smoothly.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Room: 5 Motorcycle Adventures in Ecuador Presenter: Court Rand We will discuss how we operated motorcycle rentals and tours in Ecuador and some of the particulars of riding in the middle of the world. We’ll also share how we started our business and why our self-guided tours are so popular.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Annex Bldg Airheads Tech Q&A Presenter: Tom Cutter Bring your airheads tech questions and your notebook! Tom Cutter, 50-year airhead technician, shares experience and answers to your most basic maintenance questions. Back for the 43rd year.

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Room: 1 Non-Airhead BMW Motorcycle Tech Q&A Presenter: Wes Fleming Have questions about the technical or mechanical aspects of your 4-valve (or later) BMW motorcycle? Wes doesn’t know much about airheads, but if you want to talk bikes

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from the 1990s or later, this is the Q&A session for you!

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Room: 2 SkyMed­­– When is your next Medical Emergency Planned?

Presenter: Chris Durgin Learn more about the protection SkyMed provides. At Home and Away from home.

Ground ambulance, helicopter ambulance, and fixed-wing medical jets. In the event of a medical emergency, SkyMed takes you home BY CHOICE OF THE MEMBER. No age restrictions and your discounted rally rate is guaranteed for life!!!

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Room: 4 Anti-Rotational Helmet Performance: Research Findings Presenter: Hong Zhang In recent years, anti-rotation helmet performance has been a popular issue.

This presentation will share the findings on research that Snell has completed on a series of helmet rotational impact testing according to the rotational impact testing protocol in FIM requirements, comparing helmets with and without anti rotational features.

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Room: 4 Auxiliary lights for motorcycles see and be seen!

Presenter: Erik Stephens Looking to make your ride more visible or see the farthest reaches of the horizon at night?

Learn how to pick the best lighting solution for your use and budget, safety and legal considerations, CANbus wiring details, power consumption, mounting, and more! We will also share a sneak peek at new products!

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FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Room: 1 Alaska and Beyond with MotoQuest Presenter: Kevin Hagerty Join MotoQuest for a seminar on riding your motorcycle to and in Alaska, including what to bring, what to expect and how to prepare for this bucket-list journey. Whether you ride with MotoQuest or on your own, you will be inspired by the visuals and information in this captivating seminar.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Room: 1 Beautiful Balkans with Adriatic Moto Tours Presenter: Matej Malovrh The Balkan countries have seen huge increase in popularity among tourists. Superior touring between the jagged, snow-covered peaks of the Julian Alps and the Balkans Mountains, mesmerizing unspoiled fishing villages, beaches and medieval walled cities on the azure-blue Adriatic Coast are all part of the ride in this fantastic part of Europe.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ROOM: 3 Luggage and Their Applications Presenter: Richard Battles This seminar will enlighten you on how soft luggage works and how to make it work FOR you. We will discuss HOW it attaches, WHAT you can put in it, WHERE do you put that stuff? Hard case liners, WHY they are a must have item, wasted space, and how to pack them to your advantage

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Room: 3 Medjet: Protecting BMW MOA Members for 15 Years Presenter: Larry McGuiness Updating 15 years of Medjet/BMW MOA working together. Medjet continues to provide air medical, home hospital of member’s choice transports at special discounted rates. We now include global Covid, hospital to home hospital transports with all memberships at no extra fee to our BMW MOA members.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ROOM: 4 Noise Reduction Hearing Protection

by Big Ear Presenter: Glenn Hood Everyone needs hearing protection on a motorcycle as well as in everyday life. Glenn will discuss our line of hearing protection which includes our patented plugs that are legal in 50 states as well as sleeping plugs. We will also have a give-away of earplugs to some lucky participants.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Room: 4 Germany to Turkey, A 34 Day Tour, & The Five Fab Presenter: Mary Lou Dobbs I have taken five tours from New Zealand to Mexico, Eastern Europe, Italy, Chile and Argentina, Germany. Come in to hear about my travels and the friendships that have been formed, and how you can grow to trust and depend on your traveling companions.

8:45 AM - 10:00 AM Room: 2 BMW MOA Board of Directors Meeting President: Reece Mullins Come in to meet the volunteers who serve on the BMW MOA Board of Directors. Bring your questions, concerns, and suggestions.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Room: 5 Suspension Basics & a Presentation of Rebuilding a K1300S ESA Rear Shock Presenter: Keith Smith I will present some basics of suspension such as spring selection, types of damping, why and how to service suspension, then I

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will show a complete teardown and service of a K1300S ESA rear shock. This shock is one of the most complex ESA shocks BMW fitted.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Annex Bldg.

Restoration and Preservation of Vintage BMWs Presenters: Lee DeYoung & Jack Wells Vintage owners and restorers, Lee Deyoung and Jack Wells will lead a seminar at the Vintage Display entitled “Restoration and Preservation of Vintage BMWs”. The presenters have personally restored and rode many antique and classic BMWs and are experts in their fields. They will discuss mechanics, electrics, paint, storage, insurance and the history of these machines. How-tos and resources will highlight the seminar along with discussion and Q & A. Participation is encouraged and is a great opportunity for those who have or are in process of restoring a vintage bike, or contemplating doing so, to meet, network and share information.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Room: 2 BMW MOA Foundation Meeting Foundation President: Tom Gary Please join us to hear more about what’s new with the Foundation. Bring your questions, comments, and suggestions.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: 1 How To Write A Motorcycle Magazine Article Without Drawing Your Readers Into A Coma…

Presenter: Jack Riepe Published humorist and renowned relationship counselor Jack Riepe will lead a spirited hour-long discussion on the basic elements of writing a motorcycle magazine article, without drawing readers into a coma. Using words of three syllables or less (to accommodate “R” bike riders), this occasionally

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published author will explain literary secrets like: *Why stories about being reunited with a 72-year-old carb bracket have limited sex appeal; *Getting a reader’s attention with the first sentence: “It was supposed to be our third date — a three-day motorcycle romance — and now I am on Death Row.” *Sixteen words you can’t come right out and say when writing for the Owners News (ON), and legal substitutes that sound equally bad.

This presentation will be augmented by a signed handout, detailing many things Riepe couldn’t say in the seminar without being assassinated. This presentation is open to all “K” bike riders and those who ride models with an inferior number of cylinders.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: 3 Motorcycle Relief Project Presenter: Mike Bobbitt What is the Motorcycle Relief Project? MRP is support organization for veterans & first responders, using the mutual challenges & camaraderie through motorcycle outings.

Please join us as we share more about these therapeutic-relief rides and about the organization itself.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: 4 IMTBIKE TOURS - Motorcycle Touring in Portugal & Spain Presenter: Scott Moreno Portugal & Spain are two of motorcycling’s best kept secrets! Join Scott Moreno, owner of IMTBIKE TOURS, as he talks about motorcycle touring in Portugal & Spain. There will be a video presentation followed by a Q & A session. A sweepstakes drawing will take place.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: 5 Dunlop Tires - The Right Tires for your Bike Presenter: Scott Dewey

Selecting the proper tire for your motorcycle and how to maintain them to get the most mileage and performance.

11:45 AM - 12:45 AM Room: 1 Riding in Triple-Digit heat How to be a Master Presenter: Mario Winkelman Learn the proven techniques on how to survive riding your motorcycle in triple digit heat. Never again fear riding in summertime high heat. Become the master of controlling the temperature inside your riding gear with products and a simple, cost-effective system that works 100% of the time. Learn it.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Room: 2 Vlogging on Two Wheels Presenter: Adam Chandler There’s enjoying the ride and there’s capturing the ride for social-media but you can enjoy and execute on both with a few simple tips.

Adam Chandler will show the tools he uses to vlog on & off road.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Room: 4 A Realm of Possibilities Presenter: Muriel Farrington I learned to ride at 58, am now an 80-year-old woman who has ridden over 400,000 miles in 22 years - mostly solo. Motorcycling has given me experiences I never even considered - experiences that have made me more confident, introduced me to many interesting people and broadened my horizons.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Room: 5 International Motorcycle Tours for Couples & More Fun-Adventure from MotoDiscovery Presenter: Skip Mascorro You’re contemplating an international motorcycle tour but not sure if this is something right for your partner. From luxurious riding

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Annex Bldg.

The /5 Series – The Start of a New Era Presenter: Lutz-Michael Hahn, BMW Group Classic BMW Group Classic Presents: What was the situation of the motorcycle market end of the 60’s, especially for BMW Motorrad? We will delve into that, and then discuss the development history of /5 series covering the move of motorcycle production from Munich to Berlin at the start of /5 production.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room: 1 Basecamp - Learning the Basics Presenter: Court Rand Lots of people are talking about it … Here is a brief introduction to Basecamp 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room: 2 Continental Tires for BMW Motorcycles Presenter: Jeff Reid Discussion of Continental motorcycle tire applications for BMW motorcycles including our new Road Attack 4. We’ll also discuss tire basics, how to get the best mileage from your tires, proper air pressure, and tire selection for your BMW and riding style.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room: 3 MESH – a New Communication Platform Presenter: Richard Battles, RKA Remember when you all walked by our booth & said “Bluetooth is not here yet” – or – “Bluetooth is too complicated.” This seminar is going to show you that Bluetooth is here now and is only as complicated as you make it. MESH is the NEW communication platform that even Bluetooth hold outs can join in. We will show you how.

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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room: 4 Riding Mexico, Colours, Flavours & Culture Presenter: Francisco Mendoza Mexico is one of the most beautiful Countries to Ride great pavement and/or off road routes, Explore the most-awarded cities for tourism and amazing landscapes. Enjoy the culture, warm people and definitely the food.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room: 5 Africa! Take it off your bucket list with Renedian Adventures Presenter: Rene Cormier Now into our second decade of touring glorious Africa, let us show you why few places in the world can compete with southern Africa for destination touring. Our tested and well-established routes offer something for everyone: couples, newer riders, and experienced travelers will all find that trip-ofa-lifetime waiting!

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Annex Bldg.

Introducing the BMW Group Archive Public Database Presenter: Lutz-Michael Hahn, BMW Group Classic We will use examples of the BMW /5 series; What information is available for the user, and an explanation of the search function.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Outside Near Vendor Area Bike Pick-Up – The Fan Favorite!

Presenter: Louise Powers Last year, Louise Powers and Kandi Spangler-off-road instructors--not only taught you how to pick up your bike, but laid Louise’s GS down for y’all nearly 30 times to let you try. If you missed it, come see how it’s done and try it yourself. This is a confidence booster!

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2:15 PM - 3:45 PM Room: 1 Europe on Your Own Presenter: Stefan Knopf Are you an independent type who just wants to ride your own route? Stefan has the answers for you! He will discuss motorcycle touring in Europe - with your own bike or a rental bike. Topics include shipping, regulations and what you need to know. Bring all your questions ....

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Room: 2 SkyMed – When is your next Medical Emergency Planned?

Presenter: Chris Durgin Learn more about the protection SkyMed provides. At Home and Away from home.

Ground ambulance, helicopter ambulance, and fixed-wing medical jets. In the event of a medical emergency, SkyMed takes you home

BY CHOICE OF THE MEMBER. No age restrictions and your discounted rally rate is guaranteed for life!!!

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Room: 3 EUROPE: 9 Countries in 2-Weeks Presenter: Lars Caldenhoven Sixteen-days motorcycling through 9 European countries, from the lowlands to the Alps. Join us for a presentation about Europe with photos.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Room: 4 Riding in Thailand and Beyond!

Presenter: Daniel Senicar Explore Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia on a BMW motorcycle. With its great cultural diversity, stunning scenery, tasty food, and good roads, this area has much to offer.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Room: 5 Tire Education and Metzeler History With BMW Presenter: Brian Davenport Metzeler Motorcycle Tires has a long history with BMW…. This seminar will review the history of Metzeler, focusing on our relationship with BMW including some general tire education.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Annex Bldg.

Airhead Q & A with BMW Owners News contributor, Matt Parkhouse Presenter: Matthew Parkhouse Join Matthew Parkhouse, writer of the “Keep ‘‘em Flying” column in the Owners News, as he answers your questions about BMW Airheads (1970-1995). This session always draws a crowd: it is always interesting and informative.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Room: 3 Ayres Adventures Global Motorcycle Tours Presenter: John Jesson A short informative seminar about the various motorcycle-tours offered by Ayres Adventures around the world.

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Room: 2 Riding through Pakistan: A Misunderstood Country Presenter: Linda Theisen As a student in San Francisco, Moin Khan was saddened to hear what people thought of his homeland, Pakistan. His life-long dream is to change that perspective one person at a time. He opened a tour company to lead people through his beautiful country of Pakistan on motorcycles. Come listen to the story of a women-only trip in September 2021 to learn about the incredible scenery Pakistan has to offer.

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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Room: 1 Riding your own Motorcycle in Europe Presenter: Ian Schmeisser Riding in Europe by yourself, on your own motorcycle or a rental, is great fun! Here are some ideas on planning, preparation, destinations and good-to-knows that make for excellent adventures.

SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Room: 1 Off-Road Riding Basics Presenters: Shawn Thomas & Louise Powers Join BMW Brand Ambassador Shawn Thomas and BMW Brand Expert Louise Coleen Powers as they discuss the subtle nuances behind taking a ‘big’ adventure motorcycle off-road! Shawn and Louise will discuss braking, balance, throttle, clutch use and more, with a focus on safety and comfort during your off-road adventures.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Room: 3 Airbag Protection for Motorcyclists: Mechanical and Electronic Presenter: Knut Wagner Presentation of our airbag protection system for motorcyclists, demonstrated in a mechanical and electronic version. Details about coverage Neck protection, spine stabilization, & impact protection counteracting internal injuries.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Room: 5 Suspension Basics, & a Presentation of Rebuilding a K1300S ESA rear shock Presenter: Keith Smith I will present some basics of suspension such as spring selection, types of damping, why and how to service suspension, then I

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will show a complete teardown and service of a K1300S ESA rear shock. This shock is one of the most complex ESA shocks BMW fitted.

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Annex Bldg.

Choose Your Own Adventure – DecisionMaking for better backcountry riding Presenter: Eva Rupert of Overland Expo We say we want adventure, but what we actually want is an awesome ride. Learn tips and tricks of adventure motorcycling.

Whether you’re planning your first long journey or a seasoned traveler, learn how to make your motorcycle trip more fun and the backcountry more accessible. From planning to packing to hitting the road, your decisions can make or break your journey. Choose your own adventure, trip-plan like a pro, and have the best ride ever.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Room: 2 TWTMoto Touring & Training with the GS Giant Trophy Marshals Presenter: Ed Farmer Tour with the GS Trophy Marshals and see some of the sites of the GS Trophy on the 10-Nations Balkan Extreme Tour! Come find out what makes our tours so unique and professional.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Room: 3 PATAGONIA ! ! !

Presenter: Lars Caldenhoven Closer to Antarctica you cannot go. This is the end of the world. In Chile we ride the “Carretera Austral” and in Argentina the “Ruta 40”, the two most famous roads in South America. Join us for a presentation about Patagonia with photos.

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9:15 AM - 10:30 AM Room: 4 Anti-Rotational Helmet Performance: Research Findings Presenter: Hong Zhang In recent years, anti-rotation helmet performance has been a popular issue. This presentation will share the findings on research that Snell has completed on a series of helmet rotational impact testing according to the rotational impact testing protocol in FIM requirements, comparing helmets with and without anti rotational features.

9:30 AM - 11:15 AM Room: 1 Women Who Ride Presenter: Jennifer Ott & a panel of Women Riders Women who ride are a minority of all motorcyclists, so wouldn’t it be great to meet and network with other women riders? Here’s your opportunity to share information, ideas, tips, tricks, and sorority! Men are welcome too….

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: 2 Riding tips for the Vertically Challenged Presenter: Louise Powers If you ride a tall bike, or are thinking you would like to but are not sure you could handle it confidently, come by for some tips on low- and zero-speed management of a tall bike. With the right information and a bit of practice, it’s easier than you think.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: 4 IMTBIKE TOURS - Motorcycling Touring in Italy, France & The Alps Presenter: Scott Moreno Join Scott Moreno, owner of IMTBIKE TOURS, as he talks about IMTBIKE’s tours in Provence & Tuscany, Sardinia & Corsica and The Alps.

There will be a video presentation, followed by a Q & A session. There will also be a sweepstakes drawing during the seminar.

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: 3 Riding the “Legendary Ruta 40” South America Adventure Presenter: Skip Mascorro It is to South America what Route 66 is to the USA. Riding the complete length of Argentina, it is well over 3,000 miles long, through Patagonia with excursions into neighboring Chile, crossing of the Straits of Magellan to the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego. Join us for the adventure.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: 5 Auxiliary Lights for Motorcycles See and Be Seen!

Presenter: Erik Stephens Looking to make your ride more visible or see the farthest reaches of the horizon at night?

Learn how to pick the best lighting solution for your use and budget, safety and legal considerations, CANbus wiring details, power consumption, mounting, and more! Also get a sneak peek at new products!

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Annex Bldg.

The /5 Series – The Start of a New Era Presenter: Lutz-Michael Hahn, BMW Group Classic BMW Group Classic Presents: What was the situation of the motorcycle market end of the 60’s, especially for BMW Motorrad? We will delve into that, and then discuss the development history of /5 series covering the move of motorcycle production from Munich to Berlin at the start of /5 production.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Room: 1 Alaska and Beyond with MotoQuest Presenter: Kevin Hagerty Join MotoQuest for a seminar on riding your motorcycle to and in Alaska, including what to bring, what to expect and how to prepare for this bucket-list journey. Whether you ride

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with MotoQuest or on your own, you will be inspired by the visuals and information in this captivating seminar.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Room: 2 Riding Mexico: Colours, Flavours & Culture Presenter: Francisco Mendoza Mexico is one of the most beautiful Countries to Ride great pavement and/or off road routes, Explore the most-awarded cities for tourism and amazing landscapes. Enjoy the culture, warm people and definitely the food.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Room: 3 Revealed: Riding Gear Presenter: Shawn Thomas Join BMW Motorrad Brand Ambassador Shawn Thomas as he discusses the in’s and out’s of riding gear; What makes ‘premium’ gear premium, what differentiates touring, sport, adventure and urban gear, waterproofing technologies, etc. Q&A session to follow!

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Room: 4 Riding in Thailand and Beyond!

Presenter: Daniel Senicar Explore Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia on a BMW motorcycle. With its great cultural diversity, stunning scenery, tasty food, and good roads, this area has much to offer.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Room: 5 Airheads Tech Q&A Presenter: Tom Cutter Bring your airheads tech questions and your notebook! Tom Cutter, 50-year airhead technician, shares experience and answers to your most basic maintenance questions. Back for the 43rd year.

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11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Annex Bldg.

Introducing the BMW Group Archive Public Database Presenter: Lutz-Michael Hahn, BMW Group Classic We will use examples of the BMW /5 series; What information is available for the user, and an explanation of the search function.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room: 4 Annual meeting of the Airheads Beemer Club Coordinator: Curt Henry Annual meeting of the Airheads Beemer Club

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room: 1 Portugal - Do it with the locals!

Presenter: Carlos Martins Portugal is considered one of the safest and most attractive motorcycle destinations of current times. How can a local tour company transform your experience into an unforgettable memory, from shaping the best itinerary ever to catalyzing your interaction with these friendly hospitable people.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room: 2 From Tuscany to Sicily with Adriatic Moto Tours Presenter: Matej Malovrh Inspiring Italy - we take you to every corner of this beautiful country. Following the roads of Tuscany, with its medieval hilltop towns, we cross to the islands of Sardinia and Corsica, showing off the best riding in Europe. From San Marino we ride south, breathing in the Italian Dolce Vita along the Amalfi Coastal road and further down to Sicily.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Room: 3 Noise Reduction Hearing Protection

by Big Ear Presenter: Stone Hood Everyone needs hearing protection on a motorcycle as well as in everyday life. Glenn will discuss our line of hearing protection which includes our patented plugs that are legal in 50 states as well as sleeping plugs. We will also have a give-away of earplugs to some lucky participants.

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Celebration of the Slash 5 Greg Feeler #2241, 2022 BMW MOA National “Wander Farther” Rally Co-Chair A major part of our recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the BMW MOA is with the “Celebration of The Slash 5”. Why the Slash 5 (aka /5) – a model many of you know little about? Well, many reasons, starting with the fact that many may not know why it’s important. Secondly, it was the new BMW bike you would have ridden home the year our club was founded. Even more importantly,

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the /5 was not just any motorcycle. Many believe its large sales numbers were essential for the long-term success of BMW motorcycles, and lead to massive growth of the BMW motorcycle community and the formation of the BMW MOA. The /5 series was introduced in 1970, and during its four-years of production BMW sold more bikes than in all the prior fifteen years.

Beemerboneyard.com The /5 series sired increasingly successful successor series. The R90S (a /6) introduced in 1974, stood the motorcycle world on its head as the first true superbike, and race modified R90S’s won AMA Superbike races! The iconic R100RS followed, and then the first R80G/S. Further, the thousands of new BMW owners grew local BMW clubs and created more, and the BMW MOA was founded to provide better information and communication among these local clubs, and individual BMW owners.

The Celebration of the Slash 5 has several parts. Most obvious is our Grand Prize drawing bike: a beautifully restored 1972 Monza Blue “Toaster” R 75/5 model. See the article elsewhere in this Rally Program about this bike. Secondly, we have invited everyone with a /5 to attend this rally – so don’t be surprised if you see more /5’s running around than you have ever seen before – or likely will again. Next, we are inviting all those /5 riders to join in a group photograph on Friday afternoon – the largest /5 selfie ever! And then, on Saturday morning concurrent and co-located with our traditional People’s Choice Bike Show, will be a special /5 bike show and judging. This will be set up for every flavor of /5 so even if yours shows its years and miles, please enter it! And, finally, there will be two seminars (one each Friday and Saturday)

by Lutz-Michael Hahn of the BMW Archive division from Germany titled “The /5 series – the start of a new era.”

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The Group Photo will be held on the grounds in front of (i.e., north) of the Grandstands.

Assembly begins at 2:00PM Friday and the photo will be taken at 3:00PM. You can enter this area though a gate in the fence between the west end of the arena and the northwest parking lot. The Slash 5 Bike Show bikes will be lined up no later than 9am on Saturday morning. All rally attendees are invited to come by to review the bikes between 9AM and 12:30PM. Judging team scores will be tallied, and awards given out between 1:30 PM and 2:00PM. Look for these two event locations on your Rally Program Map and check the Rally

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Schedule for times and locations for the presentations by Lutz-Michael Hahn.

Some of you bought a new or nearly new /5 back in the day and can remember the excitement it generated. Many more of you will have now have a chance to see and understand more about the critical roll these classic bikes played in the success of both BMW Motorrad and the BMW MOA. Whichever you are, and whether you are a participant or spectator in these events, you’ll see that these bikes were built to “Wander Farther” – just like you and the BMW MOA!

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YELLOW PINE, IDAHO • AUGUST 11-14, 2022 Historic Yellow Pine is surrounded by rugged mountains and features absolutely incredible off-road riding. Yellow Pine is also one of the featured fuel, food and lodging stops along the Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route. Riding through Yellow Pine will take you back in time with its old town general store and rustic taverns.

There will be a multitude of riding options (guided and self-guided) to

historical points of interest, including the Stibnite Mine (private tours available), Cinnabar Mine ghost town, Thunder Mountain and high mountain lakes like Loon Lake (bomber crash site), Riordan Lake, Rainbow Lake and Roosevelt Lake (a town submerged by flood). Experience and enjoy a variety of trails from intermediate to advance.

Food, drinks, live entertainment and LOTS of riding fun await you at The Don’t Be Yeller Round-Up!

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GRAND PRIZES BMW MOA Second Chances – The Rally Grand Prize Motorcycle Take a trip with me in my Wayback machine to 1972. We land in the parking lot of the local BMW motorcycle dealer, and as we walk in, to our left and right is an array of shiny new Slash 5 BMWs. Going beyond the traditional black, white, and silver there are several exciting new colors this year, and the one that catches your eye is a beautiful Monza Blue R75/5! You run your hands over the perfect paint, along the chrome tank side panels, back across the seat, and inhale the intoxicating perfume of new metal and rubber. Throwing a leg over, you settle down into a slight crouch - feet on the pegs and hands on the bars - and imagine the unobstructed view of endless miles of open highways spooling out before you!

Your only problem is how to get that fabulous machine into the Wayback machine and back to 2022.

Well, the BMW MOA is giving you a second chance with the opportunity to win the stunning Monza Blue R75/5 Grand Prize Bike here at the 50th Anniversary “Wander Farther” National Rally. You can see it on display in the main Vendor Buildings until it is given away this Saturday night Closing Ceremonies.

Meticulously restored by Mikey Orloff of Martindale Motorcycle Works in Redwood, Texas, it’s 1972 all over again!

We chose this bike specifically to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1972 founding of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. See the “Celebration of The Slash 5” article elsewhere in this Rally Program for more about the significance of these amazing motorcycles.

There are things we miss out on because of chance and timing. Many of you never had a shot at a new Slash 5, but in the BMW MOA, we believe in second chances, so don’t miss out this time – come to Springfield, celebrate our 50th Anniversary, and win this bike!

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GRAND PRIZES

Edelweiss Bike Travel (Value $4,740) High Alpine Tour – Single rider, single room (airfare not included) Curvy mountain roads abound on this stunning tour of the Alps.

Don’t miss it! If you’re looking for a one-week getaway to the most demanding roads in the Alps, this motorcycle tour is made for you! Experience the excitement of serpentine roads, mammoth mountains, and picturesque alpine villages.

The first day of our tour takes us from Munich to the Grossglockner Pass for our first switchbacks. Imagine jagged rock formations, soaring to the sky, framed by curvy, well-maintained roads. On the second day we ride the Dolomites, a region in the Italian Alps, noted for its spectacular scenery. During our rest day in Bolzano, you have the chance to see even more of that. Then we get to the Alps’ most famous road: Stelvio Pass, with a heart-stopping total of 87 switchbacks! An absolutely unforgettable experience!

Sweeping through Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Austria, the next day’s ride will thrill you with its spectacular views and a fabulous Edelweiss picnic served in a beautiful area surrounded by the soaring peaks of the Alps. On our last riding day, we visit one of the fairytale castles of King Ludwig of Bavaria. This week will pass quickly, but the memories will last a lifetime!

IMTBIKE Tours (Value $4,400) Essence of Portugal Tour – Soul and Tradition (airfare not included) This unique tour is the perfect way to discover all the hidden secrets that Portugal has to offer.

Seven riding days through Central Portugal will give you sufficient time to enjoy the traditions of these hospitable people, from their bewitching Fado music to delicious Portuguese cuisine and its excellent wines.

The mountains in Central Portugal boast some of the best curvy roads in all of Europe. These serpentine roads, with almost no traffic and incredible asphalt, will keep you smiling day after day. Now add beautiful landscapes and seascapes around every curve and you’ll understand what authentic motorcycle pleasure is. From the beauty of the Estoril Coast and the charming vineyards on the Douro riverbank; to uniquely fascinating cities like Lisbon and Porto, this tour will leave you wanting to return for more!

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GRAND PRIZES Bike Tour Asia (Value $2,940) 8-Day Self-Guided Motorcycle Tour – Amazing Land of Lanna – North Thailand This self-guided Thailand Motorcycle Tour gives you a great insight into the land of the Lana Kingdom – the “Kingdom of a Million Rice Fields”. The roads are mainly rural two lanes with a variety of surfaces and wind through areas of spectacular mountainous beauty. From Chiang Mai, the “Rose of the North” we ride to the remote province of Nan, which for centuries remained autonomous and cut off from the outside world. Take a look at the unique village of Bo Kluea with its Salt Wells. You will visit the city of Chiang Rai and the stunning artwork of the nearby White Temple – known as Wat Rong Khun. You will also go to rather more famous or infamous places like the Golden Triangle by the Mekong River, where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand meet and where in previous decades the opium poppy provided a living to many people until it was stopped in 1996 after the death of Khun Sa, a legendary drug lord. Experience the main border crossing between Thailand and Myanmar at Mae Sai and ride the spectacular road to Doi Tung and Mae Salong. Doi Angkhang with its scenic beauty. Between Mae Taeng and Mae Hong Son, there are 1,864 bends or twisties which gives everybody a great opportunity to improve their cornering skills whatever their level of expertise. Among the highlights of the trip, you can also visit the Long Neck Women of the Karen Tribe, famous for the brass rings that they wear around their necks. Before returning to Chiang Mai drive to the top of Thailand – the highest mountain in Thailand (Doi Inthanon), 2,565 meters. One Rider, choice of motorcycle, single room.

Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental (Value $2,000) Gift Certificate towards any Self-Guided Tour or Guided Tour Channel your free spirit (and our local knowledge) on your own self-guided tour - alone or with a group of friends. Our self-drive tours include an adventure motorcycle or 4X4 vehicle, motorcycle luggage, pre-programmed GPS, detailed road book with daily maps, prepaid lodging, select meals and a cell phone for 24-hour customer support in Ecuador. Our guided tours are designed so that you experience Ecuador on an intimate level through conversations with locals and by experiencing what life is like in this land of diverse topography and peoples. We move people away from the common and into the more remote and obscure areas of Ecuador, giving a glimpse into ways of life that have largely disappeared.

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GRAND PRIZES BigEar, Inc (Value $1,953) BigEar Custom Triple Speaker Earbuds w/Go Blue Unit For years we have all struggled to hear our communication systems through the wind and outside road noise while escaping life on our motorcycles. Whether we wanted to listen to our music or hear our wives or buddies, it was always difficult while on the road. To compensate, we’ve purchased systems at a booth, in a store, or online through vendors that claim to have a better solution. We’ve sat in our driveway, installed that system, and boy, did it sound good! Then we went for a ride. Those supposedly new and improved systems did not perform as promised because the wind and road noise rose over 105dB. It was impossible to hear your music or partner over the roar.

Big Ear Inc. has a solution for your frustration on the open road. Finally, you can hear your communication system while enjoying your fantastic motorcycle adventures. Choose if you would like to go with Bluetooth or just hard wire into your newer communication system.

Plug your cord into your Big Ear earplugs, and go. The clarity and sound are unparalleled to anything on the market. Big Ears Custom in-Ear Earbuds that are convertible from Bluetooth to wired to work with all communication systems.

MotoQuest (value $1,600) Two Premium Outfitted Touring Motorcycles for 7 Days Each MotoQuest offers three motorcycle rental locations on the West ® Coast from which you may start your motorcycle vacation. You MotoQuest may hire a motorbike from Los Angeles, Portland, or Anchorage.

You may also take advantage of our one-way rentals and pick up a motorbike at one location and drop it off at another rental location. Have you ever wanted to ride to Alaska? How about explore Baja, Mexico or ride the Pacific Coast Highway through Washington, Oregon and California? Whatever the destination is, make the ride your own with a MotoQuest rental. Every rental shop is located near a National Parks and scenic byways. Take a motorcycle holiday and explore the Western United States and Alaska by Motorcycle and get ready for world-class scenery and roads.

Winner will receive two premium outfitted touring motorcycles for 7-day. Some conditions apply. Must be used within 18 months.

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GRAND PRIZES Shad USA (value $1,598) One Terra Aluminum Top Case (TR48), Terra Soft Bags (TR40) & All Mounting Hardware At SHAD, we invite you to experience adventure with TERRA, the new range of aluminum cases. Designed, engineered and made 100% in Barcelona, they are the perfect partner to explore any terrain with the maximum capacity, comfort and safety for your gear.

BMW Performance Center (value $1,598) Winner’s Choice of Either Two-Day On-Road or Off-Road School ON-ROAD - Two days of on-road riding instruction will saturate your brain and body with challenges specific to your skill set. Working one-on-one with a BMW USRA Pro, riders will build upon lessons learned from the first day and practice in those areas they feel need the most attention.

OFF-ROAD This two-day offering will have you ready to tackle almost any remote location that you wish to transit. The first day will cover off-road foundations, while day two gets into more focused events like traversing steep inclines and declines, riding through mud, and picking up your bike while on a hill. The enhanced riding skills you learn will become as vital as your favorite pair of boots. Both schools include the use of BMW PC motorcycle.

MotorcycleGear.com (value $1,500) Gift Certificate for MotorcycleGear.com MotorcycleGear.com is a family run business dedicated to bringing you all the best new motorcycle apparel and accessories AND the best values in our closeout department. We’ve been in business for over 22 years and we’re going strong. We thrive on the support of our customers and largely without paid advertising. That means people like you are telling their motorcycling friends about us every day.

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Never ride alone With Platinum Roadside Assistance and Tire Protection added to your BMW MOA membership, you’ll never ride alone again. BMW MOA’s 24/7 Platinum Roadside Assistance gets you to a repair facility fast and will even replace a punctured tire for free! All that for only $109 a year, which includes the cost of your MOA membership.

Join online at bmwmoa.org or convert your current BMW MOA membership by calling 864-438-0962. BMW MOA Platinum Roadside and Tire Protection, available exclusively for BMW MOA members.

DOOR PRIZES Door Prize Rules 1. Daily drawings will be held on the following schedule: Friday 9:00 AM Saturday 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM Winning numbers will be posted near the door prize area approximately 30 minutes after each scheduled drawing. The redemption coupon must be presented to claim a prize.

2. All door prizes must be claimed by 4 p.m.

Saturday afternoon. Door prizes not claimed by this deadline will be forfeited.

The door prize booth will close promptly at 4 p.m. in order to prepare for the closing ceremonies.

3. Prizes cannot be exchanged for other prizes. NO exceptions!

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4. Grand Prize boxes will not be opened until Saturday evening at the Closing Ceremonies. Grand Prize tickets will be drawn from all the tickets deposited over the length of the rally. All Grand Prizes will be awarded.

5. Winners of door prizes valued at $600 or more will be required to complete a W-9 form for tax reporting purposes before the prize can be awarded. Winners of prizes valued of $600 or more are responsible for all applicable taxes and fees.

6. Please take the time to thank the donors.

Upon prize redemption, you will be presented with a postcard addressed to the donor. Please write a few words of thanks so it can be returned to the donor to show our appreciation for their contribution. Our generous donors contribute a great deal to your rally. They appreciate your feedback and are more likely to contribute again in following years if we thank them.

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FOOD VENDORS West Hall – E*Plex Wednesday 10AM – 2PM Thursday 8AM – 5PM Friday 8AM – 5PM Saturday 8AM – 5PMLocated in the air conditioned E*Plex building hosting the BMW MOA Vendor area, the West Hall concession stand offers delicious grab and go options.

For breakfast this area will offer Coffee, Biscuits & Gravy as well as Breakfast Sandwiches. For lunch and dinner, we offer Hamburgers, BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Nachos and so much more.

East Hall – E*Plex Thursday 8AM – 5PM Friday 8AM – 5PM Saturday 8AM – 5PM Located in the air conditioned E*Plex building hosting the BMW MOA Vendor area, the East Hall concession stand offers breakfast options and a delicious Italian menu for lunch and dinner. For breakfast East Hall will have coffee, biscuits & gravy and Breakfast Sandwiches.

For lunch & dinner it will offer Pizza, Breadsticks and other delicious Italian items.

Highlight Item: Pizza Motorway Café – Rally Central Wednesday 7AM – 10PM Thursday 7AM – Close (7PM at the earliest) Friday 7AM – Close (7PM at the earliest) Saturday 7AM – Close (7PM at the earliest) The Motorway Café offers an air conditioned seating area and a wonderful menu. Breakfast will include Coffee, Biscuits & Gravy and Breakfast Sandwiches. Lunch will include Burgers, Hotdogs, Cheese Curds, Beer Battered Fries and so much more.

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Friday 7AM – 2PM Saturday 7AM – 2PM Conveniently located in the North Woods Campground the White Trailer will be offering Breakfast and Lunch. Breakfast will include Coffee, Biscuits & Gravy and Breakfast Sandwiches. Lunch will include Hamburgers, Hotdogs and sides.

New Trailer – SW Camping Wednesday 7AM – 2PM Thursday 7AM – 2PM Friday 7AM – 2PM Saturday 7AM – 2PM Located in the West Lot campground the New Trailer will be offering Breakfast and Lunch.

Breakfast will include Coffee, Biscuits & Gravy and Breakfast Sandwiches. Lunch will include Chicken Strips, Corndogs, Cheese Curds plus other deliciously fried options Maui Wowi – Beer Garden Wednesday 6PM – 10PM Thursday 6PM – 11PM Friday 6PM – 11PM Saturday 6PM – 11PM At Maui Wowi, we bring the authentic Hawaiian lifestyle to you through our delicious fruit smoothies. Relax and keep it simple with a traditional island Classic or enjoy two of your favorite flavors combined with one of our ‘Ohana Blends. Either way, you’ll be on island time as you enjoy a taste of Hawaii. Enhance your smoothie with Rum as you enjoy the live music.

Root Beer East – Rally Central Thursday 10AM – Close (7PM at the earliest) Friday 10AM – Close (7PM at the earliest) Saturday 10AM – Close (7PM at the earliest) Located across from the Entertainment Stage Root Beer East is there to satisfy your snack craving. Offering Root Beer Floats, Little Brown Jugs of Root Beer and Corndogs this

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is the perfect grab and go snack.

Highlight Item: Root Beer Float Tornado Tater – Rally Central Thursday 4PM – 10PM Friday 4PM – 10PM Saturday 4PM – 10PM Located on Food Alley near the Entertainment Stage Tornado Tater will offer spiral cut fried potatoes, Giant Pork Tenderloins and other delicious side items. Highlight Items: Pork Tenderloins, Tornado Taters Stockyard Smokehouse – Rally Central Thursday 10AM – 7PM Friday 10AM – 7PM Saturday 10AM – 7PM Located just across the street from the E*Plex the Stockyard Smokehouse is sure to fulfill your BBQ cravings. Offering Ribs, BBQ Sandwiches, Fried Mac & Cheese Bites and Sweet Potato Fries you are sure to find a great meal. Also offering in this area is an air conditioned seating area, beautiful patio, Budweiser products, Wine and select hard liquors. Hightlight Item: Budweiser & Dirty Bird Sandwich BootDaddy Grille – Corwin Arena Thursday 10AM – Close (7PM at the earliest) Friday 10AM – Close (7PM at the earliest) Saturday 10AM – Close (7PM at the earliest) Offering specialty Burgers, Wraps and Hot Dogs the BootDaddy Grille is a great place to sit and relax. Also offering an air conditioned seating area and a full bar we are sure it will be a great BMW hangout area.

Jalapeños – Rally Central Thursday 4PM – 10PM Friday 4PM – 10PM Saturday 4PM – 10PM Located across from the Entertainment Stage, Jalapenos will offer grab and go Mexican Cuisine. These will include Quesadillas and Walking Tacos. Highlight Item: Walking Tacos

C5 • COMFORTABLE: unparalleled fit thanks to the customizable internal inners • SMART: new frontier of intercom with the pre-wired plug & play SC2 communication system • SILENT: only 85db(A) at 62 mph on a naked bike

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2022 KAROL PATZER MOA CHILDREN’S CHARITY CLUB CHALLENGE Susanna Parkhouse #56786, Chairperson The Port Washington (Wisconsin) BMW club, #116, once again challenges all BMW MOA clubs and individuals to meet or beat their initial donation of $100.00 to this year’s Children’s Charity. The Children’s Charity was started by, and is named in memory of, long-time MOA member, Karol Patzer who, before her passing in 2018, created the charity and oversaw it very successfully for twenty-five years. While $100.00 (or more) per club, or individual, would be wonderful, even a dollar per rally attendee would help to make a difference for the children involved The Children’s Charity this year is CARE TO LEARN (caretolearn.org). Won’t you join the generosity of the Port Washington BMW Club in making a difference for this worthy cause?

“Each year, almost a million children go to school in the state of Missouri. 19.2% of children in Missouri live in poverty. Students with unmet medical, dental, and mental health concerns are more likely to have developmental delays and cognitive impairment. By the end of fifth grade, low-income students may be 2-1/2 grades behind academically.” It is the vision of “Care to Learn” that every student

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have the confidence, self-worth, and resources to maximize their potential and become self-sufficient citizens.

During the rally, be on the lookout for the roving 50/50 ticket salespeople wearing their bright red aprons. Shep Brown, Thomas Wentz and their team of volunteers will be on-site selling tickets. There will be two individual drawings on Thursday and Friday and one on Saturday. You’ll have an opportunity to win some “beer money” while helping “Care to Learn.”

Also, your donations at the 50/50 booth and other volunteer areas will provide an opportunity to contribute to this worthy cause. We all need to ‘crank the throttle’ for charity.

If you, or your club, would like to donate before, during or after the rally, simply write a check payable to the “BMW MOA,” indicating “Karol’s Charity” in the memo area and send it to SUSANNA PARKHOUSE, BMW MOA CHARITY, 1129 West Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.

Thanks for coming to “Wander Farther.”

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AWARDS Outstanding Rider Awards

By Don Hamblin, Awards Committee Chair One of the high points of the Rally Closing Ceremony is the Outstanding Rider Awards. For all those riders who are interested in competing for one of the Outstanding Rider Awards there are a few things you should know: To make sure that the integrity of each award, and the BMW MOA, is maintained at the highest level we do ask that anyone who believes they could be in contention for one of our awards apply at the Awards Booth in the East Vendor Building. We will have volunteers on hand to assist you in filling out your application, verifying that all your information is correct, and maybe even a fresh cup of gourmet coffee for competing riders. That said, there are a few rules and documents we have to have to validate these awards:

GENERAL With the exception of Youngest Rider Awards, all riders must have come on a BMW motorcycle, and all riders must have a valid Driver License (including a motorcycle endorsement, if applicable).

Individual application sheets for each award will be required.

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MILEAGE AWARDS Long Distance Male Rider, Long Distance Female Rider, and Long Distance Sidecar / Trike. These awards will be based on the Google Maps distance from the address on your Driver License to the Rally Site. Our volunteers will allow you to verify that distance when taking your application. You can also check this distance at home before you leave so that you will know where you stand before leaving your driveway!

AGE AWARDS Oldest Male Rider, Oldest Female Rider, Oldest Passenger, and Youngest Rider. Age awards will be based on the birthdate listed on their driver license, calculated at the ending of the rally. Youngest Saddle Passenger and Youngest Sidecar Passenger will be based on the birthdate listed on their Birth Certificate, Passport, Certificate of Baptism, or other official document approved by the Awards Committee Chair.

TOURING AWARDS

Both the Grand Tour and World Tour Awards take a bit more to validate. These awards are for those riders who take a round about or touring route to the rally, but do not return to their home any time during their ride. To validate that you did not return to your home you will need to provide one of the following: a trip log with back up receipts for fuel, lodging, traffic citations, etc.; A GPS Track; FaceBook Checkins; or other documentation that is approved by the Awards Committee Chair.

LARGEST TRADITIONAL CHARTERED CLUB AT THE RALLY

We will ask that a representative of the Chartered Club present a “sign in sheet” of all the clubs members-in-good-standing to the Awards Committee Chair. The club with the most members present will get the award.

LARGEST VIRTUAL CLUB AT THE RALLY Virtual Clubs are those clubs that exist primarily on the internet and rarely have official organized / scheduled meetings.

Examples are: Airheads, Chromeheads, Internet BMW Motorcycle Riders, et., al.

Again, we ask that a representative of the club present a “sign in sheet” of all the club members at the rally.

SPECIAL AWARDS

From time to time an individual, couple, of even unique motorcycle come to the attention of the Awards Committee. In those cases, after the approval of the Awards Committee Chair, a “Special Award” may be given out.

Please note that any time there is a question about these rules or their application the decision of the Awards Committee Chair will be final.

Awards will be presented on the stage in the East Vendor building at noon on Saturday.

But one of the most exciting things at any rally are those unique stories told by the riders. So if you would like to hear those stories first hand (and with documentation that they are in fact true), drop by the Awards Booth and sign up for a volunteer shift – you will not be disappointed!

OLDEST BMW RIDDEN TO THE RALLY

For this award we will use the date listed on the motorcycle’s Official Title, Registration, Bill of Sale, or Dealer Invoice.

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HIGH ENERGY, BOOT STOMPIN' BANDS TAKE THE STAGE!

By Lee Harrelson Rally Entertainment Chair

Once we open the Rally gates on Thursday, the party is ON! So, get in, get settled, check out the huge number of seminars and vendors and don’t forget to stop at Rally Central and the MOA Gear Store. Then, find your old friends, start making new ones, and get ready for three nights of electrifying entertainment!

Thursday On Thursday night, we’ll feature the band Strawbilly, sure to provide a Honky-Tonkin’, Cowpunkin’ psychobilly rip-roarin’ All American good time! Strawbilly is a five-piece band from Kansas City that has one boot planted firmly in its traditional roots and one boot kicking its way through modern pop country; Strawbilly is leaving other lesser bands in its wake.

Friday Friday night starts off with an MOA Rally favorite! If you attended the 2017 Rally in Salt Lake City, you might have caught Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys. They gave us such a rocking good time out in Utah, we asked them to travel all the way to Springfield to party with us again.

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Over the last three decades, Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys have kept up a constant cycle of traveling back and forth across the lower 48, then hopping across the pond to Europe and beyond. They bring with them a brand of American music that has earned them an induction into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, several national television appearances, guest spots on The Grand Ole Opry, and a slew of adoring fans.

“I truly love being out on the road, and I feel blessed to have the opportunity to sing my songs all over the world,” said Sandy.

“But when I’m away from the U.S. for too long, it’s like I need a recharge, like I need a solid dose of everything Americana. Give me a Chuck Berry song while rolling down the interstate or a truck stop conversation with a waitress who once danced with Lefty Frizzell,

Thursday

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and I’m good for another three thousand miles.”

Friday’s headliner is The Reverend Horton Heat. Seeing Reverend Horton Heat live is a transformative experience. Flames come off the guitars. Heat singes your skin. There’s nothing like the primal tribal rock and roll transfiguration of a Reverend Horton Heat show. Jim Heath becomes a slicked-back 1950ʹs rock & roll shaman channeling Screamin’ Jay Hawkins through Buddy Holly, while Jimbo incinerates the stand-up bass.

Then there are the Heatettes, those foxy rockabilly chicks dressed in poodle-skirts and cowboy boots slamming the night away.

Listening to the Reverend Horton Heat is tantamount to injecting pure musical nitrous into the hot-rod engine of your heart. No band on this or any other, planet rocks harder, drives faster or lives truer than the Reverend Horton Heat. These itinerant preachers actually practice what they preach.

They live their lives by the Gospel of Rock and Roll.

Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys

The Reverend Horton Heat

Friday

Saturday

9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. The Reverend

Horton Heat

9:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Chuck Mead and

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7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Big Sandy and His

Fly Rite Boys

7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Popskull Rebels

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Saturday From the high-octane, spaghetti western Wall of Sound in “Big Sky,” to the dark driving frenetic paranoia of “400 Bucks” to the brain-melting Western Psychedelic Garage purity of “Psychobilly,” Saturday night features a big bang closing by Chuck Mead and his Grassy Knoll Boys.

After landing on Nashville’s Lower Broadway in the 1990’s, Chuck Mead co-founded the famed Alternative Country quintet BR549. The band’s seven albums, three Grammy nominations and CMA Award for Best Overseas Touring Act built an indelible bridge between authentic American Roots music and millions of fans worldwide.

With the band on hiatus, in 2006, Mead took on the role of Music Director for Million Dollar Quartet, a show that became a Broadway smash and has enjoyed extremely successful runs in Seattle, London, Chicago and an upcoming residency at Harrah’s in Las Vegas.

By 2009, Mead’s work as a solo artist was at the forefront of his career and culminated with the release of critically acclaimed solo debut, Journeyman’s Wager.

Back at the Quonset Hut was recorded at Nashville’s legendary Quonset Hut Studio where Patsy Cline, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Roger Miller, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash and others cut some of Country music’s greatest tracks. Released in 2012, the album of classic covers features surviving members of Music Row’s original “A Team” studio

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musicians as well as guest appearances by Old Crow Medicine Show, Elizabeth Cook, Jamie Johnson and Bobby Bare. The project has continued to garner critical acclaim from Country, Americana and Alt-Country media who regard his performance as a delightful homage to early Country music. Also by Chuck Meade, Free State Serenade, his debut for Plowboy Records, currently sits near the top of the Americana Radio Chart.

Chuck Mead has performed with his Grassy Knoll Boys across the nation and the world.

Recently sharing the stage with Old Crow Medicine Show, The Avett Brothers and the legendary Loretta Lynn, among others, he continues to be a favored performer among an eclectic variety of venue, festival and entertainment buyers. The Saturday night show features an upbeat set for anyone who loves that special blend of traditional Country, rhythmic Western Swing and high energy Rockabilly.

(As you are moving around the rally site you may see someone in a golf cart riding around like a madman. That would most likely be your Rally Chair Brian Burdette. Stop him, shake his hand and tell him THANK YOU for putting on a party for all of us!)

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VINTAGE BMW DISPLAY

By Lee Deyoung #31683, Vintage Display Chair

This year the MOA will be celebrating its 50th anniversary and the Vintage display will be celebrating along with it. As the MOA has evolved through the years, so has the display.

Fewer vintage bikes are ridden to the rally, and more are taking up space in the garage collecting dust. Well, it is time to dust them off, bring them to the rally, and show them off. Ridden or trailered we are expecting a great turn out.

Enthusiasts will be amazed at the site of antique and classic models, museum restorations and daily riders ranging from the 1920’s through the mid 1970’s. There will be pre- and post-war singles and twins, such as a 1937 R17 twin, which was the highest HP BMW made pre-war at 33 HP. You will see Post-war models such as

R50US and R60US, along with /5’s toasters, /6’s, R90’s with orange and smoked grey tanks, and bikes with special and unique sidecars. All will highlight the evolution of BMW design, engineering, and the current state of technology when they were made.

The variety of bikes on display include those which have been lovingly and painstakingly restored, and others carefully and mindfully preserved as original, each representing an important part of the BMW motorcycle story.

Vintage owners and restorers Lee Deyoung, and Jack Wells will lead a seminar on Friday morning “Restoration and Preservation of Vintage BMWs.” Check the rally schedule for location. The presenters have personally restored and ridden antique and classic BMWs and are experts in their fields. They will discuss mechanics, electrics, paint, storage, insurance, and the history of these machines. How-to’s and resources will highlight the seminar along with discussion and a Q & A. Participation is encouraged and is a wonderful opportunity for those who have or are in

Schedule for Vintage Events at the Vintage Display: Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Vintage Motorcycle Display

Main Vendor Building

Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Vintage Motorcycle Display

Main Vendor Building

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Vintage Bike Judging

Main Vendor Building

Saturday 1:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Vintage Bike Awards

Main Vendor Building

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process of restoring a vintage bike, or contemplating doing so, to meet, network and share information.

The exhibited bikes can be judged (which is strictly optional) Saturday morning starting at 9:00 AM. Judging is based on factory originality (with some exceptions such as period accessories, racers, and sidecar rigs) and the AMCA philosophy where each bike is assessed on its own merits beginning at 100 points.

The Awards Ceremony will take place Saturday, 1:30 PM, at the display site.

Bikes rated over 95 will receive an Award of Excellence. Two special memorial awards will be presented: The Vern Mitchell Trophy to the enthusiast who accurately and beautifully restored a pre-1977 bike on his or her own, and The Jim Falk Award to the visionary who actively promotes the restoration and preservation of vintage BMWs. At the end of the ceremony, there will be a raffle for owners who entered their BMW in the Vintage display.

The Vintage Display defines the historic importance of BMWs as bikes to be studied, treasured, and enjoyed. Collectors, restorers, and enthusiasts are invited and encouraged to exhibit their vintage machines. All Rally participants are welcome to visit the exhibit for a journey through BMW motorcycles’ traditions and history.

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PEOPLE'S CHOICE BIKE SHOW AND JUDGING

By Roger Trendowsk, #88147 This event is for everyone… both for those who want to show-off their cool BMW bikes and everyone else who wants to help judge them. That’s why it is called “people’s choice.”

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Air Heads (non vintage).

Oil Heads Hex Heads/CAM Heads/Wet Heads K flying bricks K everything else (Wedge, transverse, straight 6) 6. F singles and 2-cyl

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7. S1000, Other BMW Bikes 8. Most Farkled - we’ll count them (does not include tank bag or panniers) 9. Mud & Bugs & Deviant– most mess covering the bike as well as most custom bike setup that varies from stock.

10. Sidecar rigs

People’s Choice Bike Show & Judging: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Bike Registration 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Rally attendees review and vote by ballot 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Bike Show Tallying 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Awards It all happens Saturday Bike Show Area

Our “bike classes” have been selected to be interesting… some stock and some weird.

Popular vote winners for each class will receive first, second and third place award ribbons.

One overall Best-in-Show award will be provided for the most popular bike. Photos will be taken of all the bikes and posted on a MOA linked website after the Rally.

Bikes will be lined-up according to “classes” no later than 9am on Saturday morning. All rally attendees are invited to come by to review the bikes and vote for best-in-class between 9am and 12:30 pm. Votes will then be tallied up, awards given out between 2:00 and 2:30pm. Look for the event location on your Rally Program Map. This event is not the same as the “Vintage Bike” show and technical judging which is usually done during the same time period. This is also a separate event from the BMW /5 Show/Judging which is a special event at this year’s 50th anniversary Rally.

See you there.

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WIN TWO AIRHEADS IN FOUNDATION “SPEED RAFFLE” Visit the Foundation booth in the West Exhibit Hall for your shot to win two vintage airheads.

The BMW MOA Foundation will be giving away two classic BMWs at the Wander Farther National Rally - the first is a 1973 R 75/5 in Granada Red and the second a 1974 R 90/6 in Polizei White. Both motorcycles were beautifully restored by notorious builder and MOA member John “Dutch” Lammers.

Deemed a “speed raffle,” the first drawing will take place once 3,000 tickets are sold. The first winner will have their choice of either bike, leaving the second to be awarded during a drawing at the closing of the Rally. The second drawing will include every ticket sold, giving early ticket buyers two chances to win!

Tickets will be on sale for three days of the Rally, June 16-18, 2022, at the BMW MOA Foundation booth and online. All MOA members are eligible to enter. Tickets are $25 each or five tickets for $100. Stop by the Foundation booth for details and to purchase tickets!

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MOA’S ADVENTURE TRACK Get Your Adventure On… New this year at the National Rally is the MOA Adventure Track, where you can take your riding adventures to the next level. It’s your chance to do some off-road riding (with obstacles!) while professional coaches provide advice and tips to improve your riding skills. You don’t need to be an advanced rider - the MOA Adventure Track is designed for every level of rider. The track is open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, and 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Saturday for practice and coaching advice.

Want some exclusive Adventure Track training? On Thursday and Friday from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM you can receive personal training from the riding coaches. This training costs $125 and is limited to 3 riders per session.

On Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, come show off your riding skills or be a spectator for MOA’s Adventure Track Challenge. The track will test the skills of each rider, crowning as our Champion the rider with the best throttle, balance and machine control.

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WOMEN OF THE MOA UNITE! You asked for it, so we’re bringing it! A Happy Hour Meet & Greet for the ladies. Come enjoy cocktails and snacks with fellow female riders on Thursday, June 16 from 3-5 PM in the Smokehouse BBQ, located outside the main vendor building.

Sponsored by Women Riders Now, women of the MOA and their guests will have a chance to connect, mingle and share their experiences of riding. Members of the MOA Board of Directors, including Louise Powers and Kelly Kurtz, along with WomenRidersNow Co-Chairwoman Sarah Schilke and MOA member and BMW US Riders Academy instructor Wendy Naessens will be on hand to host and make sure everyone has a good time. We’re even mixing up a special libation to celebrate.

Come make some new friends, find some riding partners for the rest of the weekend and just relax at the MOA Rally!

Thursday, 3:00-5:00 PM Smokehouse BBQ

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1ST TIMERS HAPPY HOUR If you chose to Wander Farther to our 50th Anniversary BMW MOA Rally, then we want to welcome you the right way.

A free happy hour reception will be available Thursday to anyone with a “1st Timers” button, so head over to Barn 1 between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. We’ll have a few drink tickets for you and some snacks along with the official MOA welcoming crew. You get your 1st Timers button at the Welcome Center and can find it and Barn 1 on the Site Map in this Program.

No hazing. No rituals. Just an old fashion welcoming committee that wants to make sure you to have a good time at your first BMW MOA National Rally.

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Wailin Wayne Weekend September 7-11 Whatever your style of riding, you will find it at Wailin Wayne Weekend.

Enjoy hairpin twisty country roads on the nine scenic routes making up Ohio’s Windy 9. These routes are the finest riding experiences in southeast Ohio, just part of 1,000 miles of the most scenic riding in the state.

Looking for off-road adventure? Ohio’s Wayne National Forest provides excellent opportunities to get some mud on your tires. The trail system just north of Nelsonville provides approximately 130 miles of designated trails.

Wailin Wayne Weekend is a family-friendly event. Families can enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking and electric bikes–we’ll even have some small dirt bikes for our youngest riders to practice on.

Info & Registration: www.WailinWayneWeekend.com Contact: chad@bmwmoa.org

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Thrills In The Hills September 29 - October 2 The Thrills in the Hills Texas Hoedown welcomes riders to Texas Hill Country and one of the area’s most iconic hotel venues. The Inn of the Hills Resort and Conference Center in Kerrville, Texas, is where Texas history meets Hill Country hospitality!

Friday and Saturday are full days of riding adventure and activities. Ride through the area’s best on- and off-road routes, such as the famed Three Sisters with its miles of small, two-lane back roads. Thirty minutes away is Fredericksburg, which boasts museums, antiquing, quaint shops and world-renown wineries.

Save room Saturday night for a Texas-sized barbeque dinner. Back at the Inn, you can join the MOA’s motorcycle parade through downtown Kerrville to the Arcadia Theatre, a cultural cornerstone built in 1926 overlooking the Guadalupe River. There, the MOA and Buzzies’ award-winning barbeque will be waiting with the best ribs, chicken and sides the Lone Star state has to offer. Mosey on over to the cash bar to quench your thirst as the evening unfolds.

Saturday night will offer live local music and a chance for you to catch up with old friends and share stories with new ones. Enjoy the evening’s festivities at this iconic venue, where awards and door prizes will top off your MOA Thrills in the Hills Texas Hoedown weekend.

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS Rally Committee

Name

Rally Chair ........................................................................................................... Brian Burdette.

Rally Co-Chair ...........................................................................................................Greg Feeler.

Rally Co-Chair .............................................................................................................. Pat Carol.

50-50 Chair ............................................................................................................. Shep Brown.

50-50 Co-Chair .................................................................................................... Thomas Wintz.

ADV Events Chair ................................................................................................... Chad Warner.

ADV Events Co-Chair ............................................................................................... Ben Dragoo.

Ambassador Booth Chair ............................................................................Jason “Jiggs” Olson.

Awards Chair ......................................................................................................... Don Hamblin.

Awards Co-Chair ......................................................................................................Karen Mans.

Bike Wash/Oil Change Chair .....................................................................................Milo Bunda.

Bike Wash/Oil Change Co-Chair ....................................................................... Stephanie Sturm.

Brewfest Chair ............................................................................................................“Maddog”.

Brewfest Co-Chair ................................................................................................... Randy Boris.

Celebration of the Slash 5 Chair ............................................................................... Paul Lange.

Celebration of the Slash 5 Co-Chair ....................................................................Richard Griffith.

Charging & Communications Chair .........................................................................Ross Copas.

Charging & Communications Co-Chair .....................................................................Jean Copas.

Chartered Club Camping Chair ..............................................................................Rick Koscher.

Clean Team Chair ............................................................................................ Deborah Parsons.

Clean Team Post Rally Chair ....................................................................................... Neal Elam.

Closing Ceremonies Chair ..............................................................Bryan M. “BMW” Whitehead.

Coffee Chair .......................................................................................................Charlie Parsons.

Coffee Co-Chair .............................................................................................................. Jim Fox. Coffee Co-Chair ..................................................................................................... Joe Natividad.

Coffee Co-Chair ................................................................................................. Larry Ripplinger.

Door Prizes Co-Chair ................................................................................................. Perry Linn.

Door Prizes Co-Chair ..............................................................................................Annette Linn.

Entertainment Chair ..............................................................................................Lee Harrelson.

Entertainment Hospitality Chair .......................................................................... Mari Harrelson.

Entertainment Hospitality Co-Chair ............................................................................Deb Lower.

Entertainment Hospitality Logistics ....................................................................... Stan Herman.

First Aid Chair ............................................................................................................Tom Casey.

First Aid Co-Chair .................................................................................................... John Brandt.

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Some of Your 2022 Rally Committee Chairs

Brian Burdette, Rally Chair

Greg Feeler, Rally Co-Chair

Jason “Jiggs” Olson, Ambassador Booth

Don Hamblin, Awards

Ross Copas, Jean Copas, Charging/Communications Charging/Communications

Bryan Whitehead, Closing Ceremonies

Charlie Parsons, Coffee

Pat Carol, Rally Co-Chair

Shep Brown, 50/50

Paul Lange, Celebration of the Slash 5

Rick Griffith, Celebration of the Slash 5

Rick Koscher, Chartered Club Camping

Neal Elam, Clean Team Post Rally

Jim Fox, Coffee

Joe Natividad, Coffee

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS Gear Store ............................................................................................................Jackie Hughes.

Gofers Chair ...............................................................................................................Paul Maier.

Gofers Co-Chair .........................................................................................................Beth Maier.

Hospitality Chair ............................................................................... Steve (Kronie) Kronberger.

Hospitality Co-Chair ................................................................................................ Missy Coller.

Karol Patzer Children’s Charity Chair .......................................................... Susanna Parkhouse.

Logistics Co-Chair ............................................................................................Vance Harrelson.

Logistics Co-Chair ..................................................................................................... Sam Garst.

Logistics Co-Chair .................................................................................................. Corey Smith.

Membership Recruiting .................................................................................... Tonya McMeans.

People’s Choice Bike Show Chair ................................................................... Roger Trendowski.

People’s Choice Bike Show Co-Chair ..........................................................................Joe Karol .

Pioneers ............................................................................................................... Norm Phoenix.

Public Safety Chair ..................................................................................................... Wes Fitzer.

Public Safety Co-Chair ............................................................................................Scott Owens.

Rally Welcome Center Chair ..................................................................................... Brad Doyle.

Rally Welcome Center Co-Chair ............................................................................Leland Prothe.

Rally Welcome Center Co-Chair .............................................................................. Slina Prothe.

Receiving Chair ..................................................................................................Bernie Bjornsen.

Registration Chair ...................................................................................................... Ray Tubbs.

Registration Co-Chair ............................................................................................... Jean Excell.

Registration Co-Chair ............................................................................................... Mike Secor.

Registration Co-Chair ..............................................................................................Mark Austin.

RV Chair .......................................................................................... George “Pineapple” Davies.

RV Co-Chair .........................................................................................................Joanne Davies Seminars Chair ............................................................................................................ Sue Rihn.

Seminars Co-Chair ............................................................................................... Tom Van Horn.

Seminars Co-Chair ..............................................................................................Teresa Mumaw.

Seminars Co-Chair ................................................................................................Mark Mumaw.

Sewing Booth Chair ................................................................................................... Linda Low. Sewing Booth Co-Chair ........................................................................................Alison Buckley Sign Production Chair ................................................................................................Dan Steele.

Sign Production Co-Chair .................................................................................... Yvonne Steele.

Sign Production Co-Chair ............................................................................... Kent Ringstmeier.

Social Media Chair ................................................................................................... Jennifer Ott. Sweet Information Chair ....................................................................................Rhonda Mullins.

Sweet Information Co-Chair ..................................................................................Lynn Howard.

Tech Services Co-Chair ..........................................................................................Tige Chastain.

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Larry Ripplinger, Coffee

Perry Linn, Door Prizes

Annette Linn, Door Prizes

Lee Harrelson Entertainment

Mari Harrelson, Entertainment/ Hospitality

Deb Lower, Entertainment/Hospitality

Mike Greenwood, Friends of Bill W.

Steve Kronberger, Hospitality

Missy Coller, Hospitality

Susanna Parkhouse, Children’s Charity

Vance Harrelson, Logistics

Sam Garst, Logistics

Corey Smith, Logistics

Tonya McMeans.

Membership Recruiting

Roger Trendowski, Bike Show

Joe Karol, Bike Show

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS Tech Services Co-Chair .........................................................Don Morell Tech Services Co-Chair .................................................Kim Dromlewicz Vendor Chair ...................................................................... Sue Aldridge Vendor Co-Chair .................................................................Becky Smith Vendor Co-Chair .................................................................. Paula Fitzer Vendor Services .............................................................Chris McMeans Vintage Chair .....................................................................Lee DeYoung Vintage Co-Chair ....................................................................Jack Wells Volunteer Chair ................................................................Allison Gifford Volunteer Co-Chair .............................................................Anna Gifford

Norm Phoenix, Pioneers

Bernie Bjornsen, Receiving

Sue Rihn, Seminars

Teresa Munaw, Seminars

Mark Munaw, Seminars

Dan Steele, Sign Production

Yvonne Steele, Sign Production

Jennifer Ott, Social Media

Rhonda Mullins, Sweet Information

Becky Smith, Vendors

Lee DeYoung, Vintage

Jack Wells, Vintage

Anna Gifford, Volunteer

Thank You MOA Founders, On a cold February day in 1972 five BMW motorcycle enthusiasts founded the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. Without their foresight, courage, and determination this club would not exist, and you wouldn’t be reading this 50th Anniversary Rally Program for a rally which never happened.

There is no way to measure the boundless joy and happiness their act has given the BMW motorcycling community because of this great organization.

Dozens of National Rallies, hundreds of regional events, thousands of life-long friendships, and millions and millions of BMW motorcycle miles – and smiles.

Thank you Vern Hansen, Jeff Dean, John Moore, Charlie Smith, and Frank Diederich. Not many people can say they planted the seed for such a great tree. All the thousands and thousands of BMW MOA members who have benefited from your act over the last 50 years, and the ones to come, owe you far more than they can ever pay.

Above, Vern Hansen, (left) founder and first president of the Touring Club of Detroit along with Jeff Dean, John Moore, Charlie Smith and Frank Diederich–the five founders of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America.

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RALLY HISTORY Meet the BMW MOA Pioneers

By Norm Phoenix #1222 The BMW MOA Pioneers are the 31 people who attended all of the first 10 BMW MOA National Rallies. Some of them helped create those initial Rallies. Some of them were among the association’s founding fathers and were instrumental in its organization. Some merely came and supported the Rallies with their attendance. All were important to those early years.

The entire group of 31 is shown here. The picture was taken at the 10th BMW MOA National Rally in Ohio. There are still 7 Pioneers remaining, and one of them can still say he attended them all. Look around for the folks wearing those distinctive Pioneer shirts. If you’re so inclined, ask them about some of those early Rallies. Any of them will be happy to share their stories with you.

Sue Atria..................................... Columbia, SC Milton Hall............................. Spotsylvania, VA Susan (Hansen) McCallister...........Conroe, TX John Moore..................................Fremont, CA *Attended All Rallies

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Norm Phoenix*...............................Chicago, IL Betty Smith................................. Blackwell, OK Dave Swisher...................... Bowling Green, VA

Rally Chair(s)

Year, City, State

Site

Brian Burdette/Greg Feeler/Pat Carol................2022, Springfield, MO............. Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Corey & Becky Smith.......................................2021, Great Falls, MT.............. Montana ExpoPark Vance & Mari Harrelson...................................2019, Lebanon, TN.................. James E. Ward Agricultural Center Brian Hinton/Deb Gasque/Lee Harrelson..........2018, Des Moines, IA.............. Iowa State Fairgrounds Greg Feeler/Pat Carol/Brian Burdette................2017, Salt Lake City, Utah....... Utah State Fairpark Dutch and Kate Lammers.................................2016, Hamburg, NY................ Hamburg Fairgrounds Sue Rihn/Jason Olson/Vince Barkhoff..............2015, Billings, MT................... Billings Metrapark Complex Karol Patzer/Deb Lower...................................2014, St. Paul, MN.................. Minnesota State Fairgrounds Deb Lower/Jackie Mulhern/Rick Nelson...........2013, Salem, OR..................... Oregon State Fairgrounds Chuck Manley/Julie Manley/Bob Aldridge........2012, Sedalia, MO................... Missouri State Fairgrounds Mark Austin/Denise Fletcher/Mike Shannon ....2011, Bloomsburg, PA............ Bloomsburg Fairgrounds Deb Lower/Stan Herman..................................2010, Redmond, OR............... Deschutes County Fair & Expo Ctr. Vance Harrelson/Connie Reeves......................2009, Johnson City, TN........... Appalachian Fairgrounds Karol Patzer/Deb Lower...................................2008, Gillette, WY................... Cam-Plex Sue Rihn-Manke/Brian Manke..........................2007, West Bend, WI.............. Washington County Fair Park Josh Ascher/Michael Friedle/Rob Nye..............2006, Essex Junction, VT........ Champlain Valley Expo Center Sue Rihn-Manke/Brian Manke..........................2005, Lima, OH....................... Allen County Fairgrounds Jackie Hughes..................................................2004, Spokane, WA................ Spokane County Fairgrounds Michael Friedle/Josh Ascher............................2003, Charleston, WV............. Civic Center Don “The Kiltmeister” Faichney/Jean Copas....2002, Trenton, ON, Can........... Centennial Park Gray Buckley....................................................2001, Redmond, OR............... Deschutes Country Fairgrounds Sue Rihn-Manke/Brian Manke..........................2000, Midland, MI................... Midland County Fairgrounds Michael Friedle/Josh Ascher............................1999, Rhinebeck, NY.............. Dutchess County Fairgrounds Susanna and Matt Parkhouse..........................1998, Missoula, MT................ W. Montana Fairgrounds Beth Lindeberg.................................................1997, Fredricksburg, TX.......... LBJ Municipal Park “Mac” McEnheimer..........................................1996, Morganton, NC.............. Fairgrounds Larry Stonestreet.............................................1995, Durango, CO................. Fairgrounds Deb Lower........................................................1994, Moodus, CT.................. Resort Barbara Bester and Jeff Melcher......................1993, Oshkosh, WI................. Fairgrounds Keith and Pam Dempster.................................1992, DuQuoin, IL................... Fairgrounds Bud and Jennifer Deetz....................................1991, Flagstaff, AZ.................. Fairgrounds Tom Harbrecht.................................................1990, Rapid City, SD............... Fairgrounds Chick Morse/Keith Dempster...........................1989, York, PA........................ Fairgrounds Chick Morse.....................................................1988, Madison, IN.................. Fairgrounds Dave Parker......................................................1987, Escanaba, MI................ Fairgrounds Dale Zimmerman..............................................1986, Laguna Seca, CA........... Race Track Tom Harbrecht.................................................1985, Lake Wales, FL.............. Resort Keith Dempster................................................1984, Missoula, MT................ Fairgrounds Dick Fry............................................................1983, Lake Placid, NY............. Horse Show Grounds Barb Weiss.......................................................1982, Shreve, OH.................... Private Campgrounds Chick Morse.....................................................1981, Hurricane Mills, TN....... Loretta Lynn Dude Ranch John Moore......................................................1980, Prineville, OR................ Fairgrounds Keith Dempster................................................1979, Brainard, MN................. Racetrack Phil Talarico.....................................................1978, Rutland, VT................... Fairgrounds Carol Plant Bouson..........................................1977, Colorado Springs, CO... Dude Ranch Andy Decker.....................................................1976, Oshkosh, WI................. A & E Grounds Andy Decker/Bill Doyle/Gary Vass....................1975, Branson, MO................. Private Campgrounds Sue and Mark Atria..........................................1974, Tablerock, SC................ Campgrounds Sheila Hynman.................................................1973, Morgan Hill, CA............. Fairgrounds

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RALLY FAQ It’s My First Time At The Rally. What Should I Do First?

First things first. Register for the rally or check-in if you registered online before the rally.

If you are camping, proceed to the designated camping area and pick a spot to pitch your tent.

Meet your neighbors, make new friends and relax.

Once you’ve settled in, visit the Rally Welcome Center inside the exhibitor area to turn in your door prize tickets, pick up your pin and rally mug and sign up at the Awards Booth…you never know what you may win!

First time at an MOA National Rally? We’re glad you’re here! Be sure to stop in and introduce yourself at the Ambassador’s Booth. Need to charge your electronic devices? We’ve got you covered at the Electronics Charging Station. Be sure to bring your own cord. Check out the MOA Gear Shop for Rally shirts and other cool MOA items. Visit the MOA Foundation Booth to learn more about rider safety, education and training.

How Can I Volunteer To Help Out? Lots of work happens before the Rally even opens. Use the contact form on the Volunteers MOA web page to inquire about current needs. At the rally, the Volunteer Booth is located in the MOA building and you can sign up to volunteer there. Stop by and sign up for a shift or two.

NOTHING would happen without our fantastic volunteers!

Picking Up Items At The Rally Receiving will be located at the west end of the west Vendor Building. Receiving pre-rally hours will approximately from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Rally hours Thursday and Friday will be the same as the Vendor Building: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Thursday and Friday, and 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday.

Will It Be Possible To Ship Items Home From The Rally?

Yes, an on-site shipping service will be available once the rally opens through Sunday morning.

What If There Is An Emergency At Home And I Need To Be Reached?

If you need to be reached at the Rally grounds, coordinate with the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds at (417) 833-2660.

Where Will The Seminars Be Located?

The majority of the seminars are located in the Seminars building as identified on the Rally Site Map between the east and west Vendor Buildings. Please see the Schedule listing here in the Rally Program for a full list of seminars and their locations

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Where Will The Commercial Vendors Be Located?

Commercial vendors will be located both inside and outside the Main Vendor Building. Hours for indoor vendors are Thursday and Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Outside vendor hours set by each vendor.

Will Wireless Service Be Available?

Internet services are not guaranteed with rally admission. If a wifi network is available and can be shared with attendees, it will be done. Attendees should make arrangements to use their own cell networks for any personal needs.

How Can I Share The Rally Experience On Social Media?

We encourage all attendees and social media users to hashtag and tag to their heart’s delight.

Please tag @bmwmoa and use the hashtags #moarally #thenational #bmwmoa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Share those photos and fun times!

Will Campfires Be Allowed On The Rally Site?

No campfires are allowed.

Do I Need To Worry About Leaving My Gear Unattended?

Neither the BMW MOA nor the fairgrounds are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Public access to the Fairgrounds will be limited during the rally, however normal precautions and common sense should prevail regarding your belongings.

Will There Be A Designated Quiet Camping Area?

No. The grounds are large enough that no designated area will be identified. First-timers should remember that earplugs can help make your night restful. We ask all rally-goers to practice common courtesy throughout the rally grounds.

If I Drive My Car To The Rally, Will I Be Able To Camp?

Yes. Campers may drive to their selected camping area and set up camp. You will be required to move your car to suitable parking once camping site material delivery is complete. No cars will be allowed to mix with tents at the fairgrounds. ALL CARS MUST BE OUT OF THE TENT CAMPING AREAS BY NOON ON WEDNESDAY.

Will A Special Medical Needs (SMN) Camping Area With Electricity Be Available?

Yes, there will be areas with power available for medical needs.

Can Generators Be Used In The Tent Camping Areas?

No, generators are prohibited in tent camping areas.

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RALLY FAQ Can I Reserve Space For My Group Or Friends?

No. Cordoning off camping space for future arrivals is strictly prohibited. Group camping for MOA clubs is available. Contact the Chartered Club Group Camping Chair or Rally Chairs for information.

Is There an RV Area?

Yes, RV spaces are available and should be reserved online during rally registration or by calling the BMW MOA office at (864) 438-0962. Full hookup spaces including power, water and sewer connection will be available, as will sites with just electrical connections. Costs will be announced as soon as they are available.

Are Pets Allowed At The Rally?

Pets are allowed, but we strongly urge you to use common sense when it comes to your pets.

Only Service Animals will be permitted in the buildings and must be properly identified as such.

Can I Change My Oil And Wash My Bike At The Rally?

Yes. A Do-It-Yourself area will be provided.

Can I Buy New Tires At The Rally?

We are working to bring tire vendors and changing opportunities to the Rally. Check back for updated information.

Is There A Helmet Law In The Host State?

Missouri does not require a motorcycle helmet for riders over 26 years of age provided they are covered by a health insurance policy or another form of insurance providing medical benefits in case of a catastrophic injury.

The MOA strongly recommends the use of a motorcycle helmet by all riders and passengers at all times and cannot be held responsible for injuries sustained on the rally grounds.

What Is The Rally Firearms Policy?

The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds prohibits firearms on their property, including licensed concealed carry.

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