2008 Jamboree

[BigBoh]

I just reserved my room for my first IRCHA trip . I cant wait i hear its alot of fun. what should I take along with me..:wink:

[PG 378]

Wow! You already have a room?!?!
You should bring every heli that you own!!

[BigBoh]

lol , I dont have room for every heli . But i will mainly be there to watch the pros go at it and to meet other flyers.Im also going to the museum.This is my first so im not sure what its going to be like.

[DavidH]

Just curious to where you reserved a room. There is a couple places that are not great,

David

[BigBoh]

Best Western but it may change to the Raddison Hotel Roberts inc if my wife decides to come along..

[DavidH]

Best Western is OK. Hotel Roberts is no longer open. It closed couple years ago, That was the best deal in Muncie that the AMA had negotiated.

David

[BarracudaHockey]

Are the dates final?

[DavidH]

Are the dates final?

Yeah they were final a couple of months ago when they were announced.

November 5th, 2007
2008 Dates set
by Dave M.
Dates for the 2008 IRCHA Jamboree
Many of you have emailed asking about the dates for the 2008 Jamboree, the need for vacation time to be planned/ requested for etc….
Your IRCHA board is pleased to announce the following
It is finally confirmed that the
2008 IRCHA Jamboree will be Aug. 14th thru the 17th.

[Billybuck]

I will be making my reservations next week. What's the number or site address for that Best Western? It will be my first trip as well. Looking forward to it.

[DavidH]

Best Western
(765) 282-0600
3011 W Bethel Ave

Lees INN
(765) 282-7557
3302 N Everbrook Ln

Signature INN
(765) 284-4200
3400 Chadam Ln

Holiday INN Express
(765) 289-4678
4201 W Bethel Ave

Fairfield INN
(765) 282-6666
4011 W Bethel Ave

Super 8 Motel (Muncie)
(765) 286-4333
3601 Foxridge Ln

Super 8 Motel (Anderson)
(765) 642-2222
2215 E. 59th St

Days INN
(765) 288-2311
3509 N Everbrook

[BigBoh]

Just Wondering why they closed Hotel Roberts , It looked to be a nice place. But yes regardless to which hotel or motel ill be at , ill be at my first IRCHA Jamboree .. wooohooo I cant wait..

[DavidH]

Just Wondering why they closed Hotel Roberts , It looked to be a nice place. But yes regardless to which hotel or motel ill be at , ill be at my first IRCHA Jamboree .. wooohooo I cant wait..

The Hotel Roberts was a nice place. It was a four star hotel. I stayed there several times, $60 a night and the rooms were huge and nice. Upgrade to the Presidental floor for $80 a night and it was open bar ever evening from 5 till 8. Was worth the $20 extra just to get the free drinks.
The downside to the Hotel Roberts, you had to carry everything up to the room via elevators. The homeless from the shelter next door would help you unload your vehicle thou. LOL
The building that was the hotel is now a homeless shelter I have heard.

David

[cowboychris]

DavidH - It appears you have alot of experience with the Jamboree. What is the best hotel to stay in? Does AMA have any deals worked out, etc.? I am looking forward to my first trip as well.

[DavidH]

All of the motels listed in the other posts are AMA special rate deals. You have to mention it is an AMA event to get the special rate. I have stayed at the BW and the Signature on that list. They both are fine. All of the ones on the list are OK. Most of them are on McGalliard Ave, which is sort of the main street where all the food places, shopping centers, are located. Signature is about 8 miles from the field. The rest are in the same area as the Signature.
Yes I have been to Muncie a few times. The Nats have been held there since 94, plus in 2001 I was there for 30 days total in a 3 month time span, Nats, World Championships, first Jamboree there.

David

[charles]

The newest hotel in the Muncie area is the Fairfield Inn by Marriott. I have stayed there and it is probably the nicer of the group.

Charles