CTCI Participation
Thank you to one and all. The CTCI response to the "48 In 08" tour has been more then we expected.
Most of the Regional Directors have contacted us and fully support our efforts to raise awareness of our Classic
Thunderbirds and McPherson College.
Several Chapters (16) are adding our arrival in their area to their Chapter activities. One is even
planning a pot luck dinner which will be a real treat after dining on restaurant food for at least a month - home cooking!
Several Chapter Editors included information about "48 In 08" in their newsletters.
And, Lin Somsak, "EarlyBird" magazine Editor has graciously included "48 In 08" in a couple issues.
A more detailed article should be in the January-February 2008 issue.
Tour Changes
As we progress, we are making changes along the way. Be sure to check this website regularly to read
about the most recent changes.
Oil/filter changes are now scheduled for Portland (OR), Linton (ND), Wisconsin/Chicago area, and
Atlanta (GA).
The oil change in WI/IL has changed from two days to one day. The extra day has been moved to
MI so we can spend more time in Dearborn - the birthplace of our classic Thunderbirds.
The stop at McPherson College has been changed from early in the tour to after Oklahoma City.
The dates on the 2-page Information Sheet and tri-fold Brochure
reflect the changed date to visit to McPherson College and only one day to change oil/filters in the Wisconsin/Chicago
area.
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Map Updated
The Route Map on this website was updated on December 28, 2007 by our map-maker, Doc, to reflect
changes in the Schedule over the last couple of months.
Tour Participation
CTCI member participation in the tour is increasing as the word spreads across the country. Most
are interested in doing just a portion of the tour which is great. It means we'll get to meet new people and see more Classic
Thunderbirds.
So far, CTCI members planning to do a portion of the tour are from: California, Washington, Colorado,
Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas (at least 5 from Texas).
McPherson College
Doc is in regular contact with McPherson College.
Dan Hudachek, Director, Auto Restoration, suggested we visit the college after Oklahoma City instead
of early in the tour. This would allow us to tour the campus while classes are in session. We have made this change to the
schedule.
McPherson's PR department will also contact the media in all 48 capitals. This will help maximize
publicity for McPherson, CTCI, and the tour. Not to mention, one less thing the participants will have to arrange while on
the tour. Thank you McPherson College!
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Click below to see previous newsletters.
September-October 2007 Newsletter
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Tour "Extras"
Other then State capitals, we've included a few extra stops along the way. These include:
1. Visit Mt. Rushmore or the Crazy Horse Memorial - your choice
2. An overnight in Dearborn, MI - birthplace of the Classic Thunderbird
3. A full day to see the historical sights of Boston
4. A full day touring beautiful Texas Hill Country - guided by Jon Mandell and the Austin Chapter members
5. A visit to Erick, OK, with Harley and Annabelle - the Mediocre Music Makers - at the Sand Hills
Curiosity Shop on Route 66 (they've promised it will be party time!)
6. A tour of McPherson College and their Automobile Restoration Department, including some of the classic
cars students have restored and the President's 1956 Thunderbird
7. An overnight at the historic La Posada Hotel in Winslow, AZ
These extras are subject to change and may be skipped if we have any significant delays along the
way.
Click here to download information sheet (2 pages)
Click here to download tri-fold brochure
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