2021 Rally - Michigan

September 12 - 21 2021

FOS 2021 Rally update
Subject: FOS 2021 Indian River Michigan Rally, 12-21 September, 2021

FOS Rally committee members met today at the Indian River RV and Resort, Indian River, to discuss, brainstorm, and arrive at a VERY FUN agenda for this years Rally. Below is listed most (probaby not all because it’s fluid til rally) of the suggested activities that are scheduled on specific days and an additional list for you to experience on your own on your two (2) days OFF, meaning nothing specific on the docket for those days.
—Daily rides on the North Eastern State Trail, North Central State Trail, North Western State Trail
—Trail ride from Petoskey to Alanson, and/or Harbor Springs.
— Evening viewing of local Elk Herds.
—Mackinaw Island visit, Sheppler Ferry ride to the Island, Lunch at the Grand Hotel, optional Carriage ride tour, and bike ride around the Island approximately 8 miles. Reports are Electric bikes are not authorized without a special permit by local law enforcement. Very nice hybred rental bikes are readily available, OR bring ‘your own’ for a fee on Shepplers. This event scheduled on Tuesday ALL DAY, rain day Thursday or Friday.
—Jack Pine Lumberjack Show, late afternoon, Thursday.
—Lunch at the Hack-Ma-Tack Inn Resturaunt atop Mullet Lake.
—Canoeing/kayaking on the Sturgeon River, an excellent, beautiful, nicely moving, scenic River.
—Two potlucks with one being our ‘send off’ last evening, clean-up the leftovers event.
—Game nite, possibly two. Please volunteer if you’d like to help us organize this event.
—Dinner at the Thirsty Sturgeon Log Cabin in Wolverine log. We’ll ride bikes to the meal, then ride back.
—Mackinaw City visit for shopping. Iight show, Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, Fort Michilimackinac.
—Special presentation of local interest arranged by the committee.

OTHER ACTIVITIES to check out on you own.
—Optional ride from Petoskey to Charlevoix.
—Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie.
—Tahquamenon Falls.
—Nothern Lites Burt Lake Brewery.
—Seasons of the North Winery, Crooked Vine Winery, Farmhouse Vineyards testings.
—Visit Paradise, Michigan in the UP.
—Shop at the ‘Market’ in Cheboygan.
—Campfires every evening.
—Tour the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods.
—Catered in PIZZA Nite.
—Indian River Golf Club for a round or two. Many other courses to experience.
—Hiking opportunities galore.
—Glass bottom Boat tours out of Cheboygan.
—Rafting on the Sturgeon River out of Wolverine, possible a small group adventure.
—Banana Splits at the DROST’s & Chocolates in Indian River.
—Breakfast out at one of many fine eating establishments nearby.
—Shopping opportunities abound.
—and more items as details continue to be explored.

FOS 2021 Rally update

We have confirmed that INDIAN RIVER RV and RESORT, Indian River, Mich. will be home-base for our 2021 Rally.

To select the site and reserve your spot call directly KATIE at 231-238-0035. She will need your rig size and your credit card to initiate a conformation e-mail as you pay full price for your lot. Discounts will be applied as you arrive to sign in for the 12-21 September time slot, (or whatever your time duration will be). Discounts will be determined by the total number of sites reserved by FOS. Be sure to indicate to her, Katie, that you are a Folks on Spokes Rally attendee.

Those wishing a motel for your stay, we suggest calling soon due to peak season, the following entities- Home Town Inn-231-238-3000, or a more expensive option- Stafford Crooked River Lodge- 866-548-0700. You can also research other accomodations as well. Indian River RV and Resort has primitive cabins and three RV’s to rent.

Indian River Cg Map

Hi everyone, nice rainy day. I forward this info to you for last minute discussion, if there is any, before I negotiate a final OK to use this facility. Trying to get the Pavilion, no charge in the deal. Right now we have 25+ signed up and I believe more to come, hopefully 30+. Personally, this CG is equal/better than Lanesboro, very nicely run and good people to work with. The availability of RV rentals (4) and cabins (9) is a plus and Jon and Teri are certain Motel availability is good close nearby. As soon as I hear back from you, today or tomorrow, I’ll firm-up our intentions to commit to use them, 12-21 Sept, 2021.
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Jim,

This was just received from Indian River RV and Resort as a proposal for us to approve:

I have included a map for your ease of reference.

All sites are full hook-up with boxes wired for 30 and 50 amp.
Note the available Buddy Sites. These are oriented so RV door opens to a shared common area. An example is site 23 and 24.

STANDARD RATES:
RV Sites 123 - 137 are normally $58/night, and all others are $53/night
Cabins are $79/night.
RV rentals are $58/night plus the cost of the RV site. We have 4 RVs available.
We do not discount Cabins or RV rentals

DISCOUNTED RATES
Regarding discounts, we use a graduated scale to determine the discounted amount. A minimum of 10 reservations are required for group discounts. 10 sites will get every reservation a 25% discount. Each additional reservation will get everyone an additional 1% discount up to a maximum of a 50% discount for 35 or more reservations. Group discounts are only valid during May and September. Holiday weekends (Memorial Day and Labor Day) are excluded.

A few examples are as follows:
10 sites booked and we will give you 25% off
11 sites will get you 26% off
12 sites will get you 27% off
...
20 sites, we will give you 35% off
...
35 or more sites, we will give you 50% off.
These discounts cannot be used with other discount offers.

Let me know when you re ready to move forward,

Thank you,
Katie
231-238-0035