All,<br>August 1 & 2 marks the first annual "Fat Lake Pattern Rendezvous" sponsored by the Peoria RC Modelers (PRCM).<br><br><b><font style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" size="1">Why "Fat Lake"?<br>First, because it's hard to forget.<br>
Second, it's the Indian name for that part of the Illinois River just north of Peoria. The Indians called it Pimiteoui or "Fat Lake" because of the abundant game.</font></b><br><br>The PRCM field will be open Friday evening for early arrivals want to practice.<br>
GPS address of the field is: N40 51.844, W 89 33.788<br><br>On Friday evening there will be a happy hour at "Bernardi's" on Rt. 40 starting around 6:30pm. Bernardi's address is: 12200 North Brentfield Dr., Peoria, Illinois.<br>
<br>On Saturday morning at 6:30am competitors can meet at Bob Evans Restaurant for breakfast. 8821 North Allen Rd., Peoria, Illinois.<br><br>On Saturday morning registration will begin at the field at 8:30 am. Pilots meeting will occur sometime around 9:45 and competition will begin at 10:00.<br>
<br>On Saturday evening there will be a cook out on the lake at club member Terry Beachler's house. Address: 11850 North Riverview Rd., Chillicothe, Illinois. GPS is: N40 49.944, W89 33.230.<br><br>Sunday morning will conclude with the last two rounds of competition. We will still shoot for a starting time of 10am., but try to start as soon as everyone is in attendance.<br>
<br>Sportsman competition will be emphasized. An AMA member can fly any airplane in the Sportsman competition. Hopefully, this contest will begin to revitalize pattern in Central Illinois.<br><br>Join us for a good time.<br>
See the PRCM website for additional details. <a href="http://www.peoriarcmodelers.com/index.html">http://www.peoriarcmodelers.com/index.html</a><br><br>Bob Wilson<br>Contest CD<br><br><br>