2011 Tour Information

THE DATES AND LOCATION FOR THE 2011 DOUGHTY 500 HAVE BEEN SET.

DATE: 25th – 29th JULY 2011

LOCATION: MERRILL, WI

HOTEL:
AMERICINN
300 EAST MAIN ST, MERRILL
715 536-7979 OR 800 634-3444

25 ROOMS HAVE BEEN BOOKED
WHEN YOU CALL ASK FOR; DOUGHTY 500
RATE IS $49.50 PLUS TAX = $55.74

FOR THOSE WHO WANTED AN EARLIER DATE; MAGGIE’S WEDDING DATE, 23 JULY, WAS THE DECIDING FACTOR.

Survey Says

The 2011 Doughty 500 will be the historic 25th anniversary of the event. Dan is the tour coordinator director and he's looking for input on dates and locations. If you haven't done so yet, please complete the following survey and send it to him at:

dntdoughty@yahoo.com

Survey for the 2011 500

1. What dates would you prefer?

A. 18-22 July

B. 25-29 July

C. 1- 5 August

2. The following destinations have been suggested. Others are being considered. What is your preference?

A. Ladysmith

B. Tomahawk

C. Siren

D. Other

3. If we go to Ladysmith, would you be in favor of starting on Sunday the 17th of July so we could drive in the Mardi Gras parade?

A. Yes

B. No

Mardi Gras Parade? Hmmm...As long as we can throw beads from the cars I'm down with that. Only to deserving recipients of course.

2010 Tour Update 2.0

The most important parts of the Doughty 500 itinerary--Happy Hours--have now been finalized:

Monday: The Rapids Gang

Tuesday: D3 Air and Space (funded by stimulus dollars)

Wednesday: Twisted Sisters

Thursday: Dinner and auction fundraiser MCed by Bernie's Boyz

Dinner will be at the (Mr.?) Belvedere Supper Club at 5pm. Please RSVP to Brendan and Karen by JULY 26th (hey, that's today) if you will be attending.

2010 Tour Update

Brendan and Karen are hosts for the 2010 Doughty 500, which will be based in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Dates: Monday, August 2, to Friday, August 6

Lodging: Comfort Inn, 114 Upham Street, Marshfield
Phone: (715) 387-8691
Email: gm.WI400@choicehotels.com

We have a block of 19 rooms reserved for "Doughty 500." Rates are $76.49 + tax and up, with an assortment of rooms available. Please reserve early; the cut-off date is July 10th. The National Trappers' Association is having their convention in Marshfield at the same time, so rooms are somewhat scarce during this time. If you could not get a room at the Comfort Inn, call after July 10th and see if the "Trappers" made their cutoff for reservations.

Other hotels in the Marshfield area that can handle overflow:

Woodfield Inn 715-387-2233 (walking distance)
Baymont Inn 715-384-5240 (1/2 mile)
Holiday Inn 715-486-1500 (2 miles)

Happy Hour Schedule:

Monday--Rapids Gang
Tuesday--D3 Air & Space
Wednesday--Twisted Sisters
Thursday--Auction/Dinner

Thursday auction/dinner will be at the Belvedere Supper Club at 5:00 p.m. Need auction items!

Contact Brendan (715-886-5051 or 715-572-4034) with any comments or questions bdkdnek@wctc.net

Starting point: Fall Creek, Wis. Leaving Fall Creek at 9:00 a.m.

Anyone want maintenance or want to give maintenance training????

Golden Valley Memorial Day Parade

A couple of pcis from today's Memorial Day parade in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Bernie's driving his T with Nathaniel, Isaiah, and Chad in back. A good time was had by all as we helped honor the fallen.

Where The Streets Have Our Name (Update)

Streets bearing the family moniker have been previously spotted in metropolitan locations such as Ladysmith and London. You can now add Brooklyn to the mix:

Clamping Down

For all your film, TV, and theater industry needs the place to go is Doughty Engineering. Wonder if family members get a discount?

2010 Tour Dates Announced

Brendan and Karen are hosts for the 2010 Doughty 500, which will be based in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Dates: Monday, August 2, to Friday, August 6

Lodging: Comfort Inn, 114 Upham Street, Marshfield

Phone: (715) 387-8691 and (715) 387-3001

Email: gm.WI400@choicehotels.com

We have a block of 19 rooms reserved for "Doughty 500." Rates are $76.49 + tax and up, with an assortment of rooms available. Please reserve early; the cut-off date is July 10th.

The National Trappers' Association is having their convention in Marshfield at the same time, so rooms are somewhat scarce during this time.

Happy Hour Schedule:

Monday--Need volunteer(s)
Tuesday--Twisted Sisters
Wednesday--Need volunteer(s)
Thursday--Auction/Dinner

Contact Brendan (715-886-5051 or 715-572-4034) with any comments or questions.
bdkdnek@wctc.net

The Toll of the Bell

The old farm bell is back and looking better than ever. Photo and bell restoration courtesy of Brendan.

In The Black

Now that expenses for the 2009 tour have been finalizied, we can provide an update on the financial picture.

$892.4 Beginning balance

$700 Expenses incurred on 2009 tour including: Water bottles provided by Danette and appetizers and drinks at the auction happy hour.

$192.42 Adjusted balance

$1102 Proceeds from this year's auction.

$1294.42 Adjusted balance

$163 Further expenses incurred for web sites including upgrading MyHertitage site to have more space for pictures and video.

$1131.42 Ending Balance

If you have suggestions how we can best make use of this money for next year's tour please leave a comment.