WILLYS OVERLAND JEEPSTER CLUB Est. 1966 For Fun & Restoration of Willys Jeepster! Social Club with award winning newsletter JeepsterNews, Tech Support, Zoom Meetings! *Covid19 has postponed in person meets until further notice.
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GETTYSBURG, PA WILLYS OVERLAND JEEPSTEER MEET (File 15 April 2021)
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, GETTYSBURG 717-334-5600
115 PRESIDENTIAL CIRCLE – US 15 EXIT YORK ST JUST EAST ON US 30
Use this link to make your reservations ONLINE.
https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1617803666119&key=GRP
If you have any difficulty, dial 717-334-5600 and state you are with WILLYS OVERLAND JEEPSTER CLUB GROUP.
Thursday 9/16/2021 – Hotel check-in is 3:00 PM
Check In at Hotel Hospitality Room for Welcome Kit & Goodie Bag in hotel lobby: 2:00 – 11:30 PM
Complimentary onsite parking for cars with trailers, RVs and trucks is guaranteed.
Hospitality Room open: 5:00 – 11:30 PM (only hotel provided food allowed in room)
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hargt-courtyard/gettysburg
Friday 9/17/2021
Hospitality Room open 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM
BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN: Dine at The Bistro in the hotel (Quick, cook to order breakfast and dinner featuring Starbucks Coffee).or grab something at The Market which is self-service at the hotel(Quick express outlet open 24 hours featuring beer, wine, bottled water, sodas, candy, snacks, etc.)
7:30 – 9:00 Swap Meet in the parking lot or make your own arrangements.
9:00 Meeting in Hospitality Room to review agenda for the day
9:30 Leave for Gettysburg National Military Park
Museum, Film & Cyclorama ($13.00 prepaid group rate) 10:00 – 12:00
Lunch on the property near museum at your own expense
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Optional tour in your own private car with a licensed battlefield tour guide. Maximum of 3 additional people in the car besides tour guide. Two hour tour for $75. Reserve at Group Tour Office: 717-334-2436
Saturday 9/18/2021
Hospitality Room open 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM
7:30 – 9:00 Continental Breakfast in Hospitality Room
9:00 Drivers Meeting to review agenda for the day
9:30 Adams County Scenic Valley Tour: Peter Mozzone to lead & VOLUNTEER NEEDED to “sweep” at the end of our group of cars to ensure that everyone stays on the route. We recommend that you provide Pete with a cell phone number in the registration packet for emergencies. Tour will end at Steinwehr Ave. & Baltimore St. in Downtown Gettysburg for shopping and lunch on your own. Registration packet will include list of stores, coupons & lunch stop suggestions recently validated by local friends. If you need assistance call Pete Mozzone 508.320.5337 (Cell Phone)
* We urge you to have ‘AAA’ or other roadside assistance plan in the event your 70+ year old Jeepster needs a tow!
Suggestions for afternoon
Eisenhower National Historic Site open 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Since details are changing due to Covid regulations, please check their website for up-to-date information: https://www.nps.gov/eise
The Lincoln Train Museum: 425 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg http://www.lincolntrain.com/
Visitors take a simulated trip aboard the recreated Funeral Car of President Lincoln through the post-Civil War countryside. Allow one hour. The last train ride is one hour prior to closing. Open weekdays: 10-2; Sat 10-5; & Sun 10-2
SATURDAY 9/18/2021 CONTINUED
4:30 PM Board Meeting in Hospitality Room
6:00 – 8:00 PM Group Dinner at Hotel
MIDWESTERN DINNER
Fresh Creamy Cole Slaw
BBQ Pork Ribs with French Fries
Grilled Bratwurst with Seared Pierogies
Chef’s Choice of Vegetable
Chocolate Trifle
Hot Coffee & Hot Tea Service
Iced Tea, Lemonade & Water
AWARDS
Longest commute in a Jeepster
Longest commute
Hard Luck during the meet
Templar Trophy Selection – Most original Jeepster
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TREASURER
RAFFLE OF PRIZES DONATED BY SPONSORS
2022 Meet Information
8:00 Regroup in the Hospitality Room for ONE LAST EXCHANGE OF COMRADERIE
Sunday, 9/19/2021
BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN: Dine at The Bistro or grab something self-service at The Market.
HOTEL CHECKOUT IS AT 12:00 PM
Download PDF below for full agenda and area options.
This is one of the times great friends we've known for years, or haven't yet met gather for fun with our '48-'51 Willys Jeepsters. Download .pdf's below for complete outline of events, registration form, hotel Covid19 Safety Statement. Not a member yet? You can pay a higher registration fee, or request a membership form, and JOIN THE CLUB!