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Originally Posted by gary_bath_jr
Hey Derek
I would really appreciate you posting any info as I live at Mile 52 of the Alaska Highway and can arrange events at the Legion, ie: Lunch, refreshments, etc. I know our Legion would be more than happy to have everyone stop in and visit.
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Absolutely! As I get more info I will definitely be passing it on through this forum. I recently received an email from Terry Shelswell who was the Director of the 2009 Intercontinental Convoy across the United States and will most likely be the same for the next convoy. An MVPA Alcan Highway convoy in 2012 is not a done deal just yet. Terry told me that it was being "considered" along with some other convoy options. At this point it would be beneficial for us who would like to see the Alcan Highway chosen as an MVPA sponsored event to start campaigning for it. A few letters and/or emails to the Directors of the MVPA now might give the Alcan Convoy an impetus that would carry it through to 2012. Points of contact along the way would be extremely beneficial, both for support and for having meaningful stops. Gary, you could start a buzz for the convoy in your area and maybe get some service groups such as the Canadian Legion onboard. Others on this forum who are members of Western Command (Harry?) could start promoting the convoy from their end. The logistics for an event of this sort are huge when you consider such necessities as Police escorts where required, maps, meals, service and community groups, etc.