September 2016 Spotlight

Volume-126
September 2016
Members In
The Spotlight!
Tennessee Motor Coach Association
P.O. Box 5191 Kingsport, TN 37663
(866) 721-8622
Myers Farm
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Spring to Fall .... Fun for All
Pumpkin Patch * Corn Maze * Hayrides * Farm Tours
Haunted Hayrides * Greenhouses * Food & Drinks
Additional Services for Groups
Historical Tours of Downtown Greeneville, Package Tours
of Greene County and Quick Pit Stops for Groups
423 235-4796
3415 Gap Creek Road
www.myerspumpkinpatch.com
Bullls Gap, TN 37711
veraannm@comcast.net
Located 5 minutes for I-18 at Exit 23
Discover America’s first World
Heritage City. Look to us for exciting
and immersive experiences that
turn a getaway into an adventure.
From modern twists on classic
favorites to breathtaking new ways
to explore the city, groups will find
endless surprises in Philadelphia.
Group-Friendly Accommodations
With over 11,000 hotel rooms in the Center City area and beyond,
Philadelphia accommodates groups of all sizes.
Under renovation:
• Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport: The Embassy Suites Philadelphia
Airport launched a complete property refresh that includes new
carpeting throughout the hotel and a modernized lobby, meeting space,
restaurant and fitness room. All renovations including upgraded guest
rooms expected to be complete in spring 2017.
• Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport: The Sheraton Suites Philadelphia
Airport is currently undergoing a renovation that includes an expanded
fitness center, updated meeting spaces and a new restaurant concept.
Renovations are slated to be completed in spring 2017.
ATTRACTIONS FOR EVERY GROUP
National Museum of American Jewish History
Located on Independence Mall, the National Museum
of American Jewish History explores the promise and
challenges of liberty while telling the story of immigration
through a Jewish lens. This museum offers group pricing
and guided tour options.
Penn Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology
Groups can discover ancient treasures at this
world-renowned museum of archaeology and
anthropology that showcases amazing artifacts from
places like Egypt, the Bible Lands, Mesopotamia, Asia,
Africa and the Americas. Groups of 10 or more save on
admission and tours.
Museum of the American Revolution
Opening in spring 2017, the Museum of the American
Revolution will take groups on a journey of America’s
founding through historical artifacts, innovative
storytelling technologies, immersive exhibits and
much more.
For more information on bringing
a group tour to Philadelphia go to:
discoverPHL.com/travel-trade
Other properties near the Airport
that are perfect for groups:
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Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Philadelphia Airport Marriott
The Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
Hampton Inn Philadelphia
International Airport
FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS,
THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
has been one of the
most acclaimed
orchestras in the
world. Music Director
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
continues to excite
and thrill audiences
at the home of
the Orchestra, the
Kimmel Center for
the Performing Arts,
located in the heart
of Philadelphia. Don’t miss out on the action
as Yannick showcases classical musical
perfection in the 2016-2017 season, which
offers many great opportunities for groups!
CONTACT:
Tourism Sales Manager
Jim DePhilippo
jim@discoverPHL.com
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In Harmony With Art and Nature!
Explore three famed Frank Lloyd Wright homes as they exist
in harmony with nature: the iconic Fallingwater, the Usonian
Kentuck Knob, and the revival of the Duncan House at Polymath
Park - All designed by the master himself, carefully curated into
‘bucket list’ sites, and located in the beautiful Laurel Highlands
of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Call today to learn about NEW Group Travel on tap!
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
For more information contact:
Keystone State Park
Duncan House at Polymath Park
STACEY MAGDA, Group Sales Manager
t: 724.238.5661 x111 tf: 800.333.5661 x111
smagda@laurelhighlands.org
Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau®
120 East Main Street | Ligonier, PA 15658
www.laurelhighlands.org/groups
Historic Summit Inn
Frank Lloyd Wright’s House on Kentuck Knob
Curtain Call
The lights dim and the voices hush.
The curtain rises and you're swept
away by the performance on stage.
The Historic Holly Theater has something for
every audience. Tragedies, comedies and
musicals. Long-running favorites and
groundbreaking debuts. You'll explore how
the Historic Holly Theater morphed from an
actual movie theater with 300 seats and built in
1947 (on the National Register of Historic Places) to its current
status as a highly regarded community theater located in one of the most
iconic North Georgia mountain communities, Dahlonega, Georgia.
The Holly has been providing cultural relevance to the
Dahlonega community with their varied theatrical series
of plays and concerts and they continue to bring life to
the community and community to life - center stage. At
the Holly, no seat is more than twenty feet from the
action so you won't miss any of the comedy, the music, or
the drama! Their relaxed, informal atmosphere makes the theater a great place
to meet friends, sip a glass of wine or beer, and enjoy a show! Regardless of the
event, the Historic Holly Theater is a real treat that will turn your evening/or
matinee into a special memory. View the calendar of shows & order tickets
online, and take advantage of an automatic 15% discount per ticket for
groups of 15 or more.
Holly Box Office and Inquiries: 706.864.3759 or www.hollytheater.com
“Play”-ing in Dahlonega is easy with 65 stores and galleries, a Gold Museum, 15
independent restaurants and an array of boutique hotels, motels and B&B’s
located in the downtown area or nearby.
Dahlonega-Lumpkin Country Chamber & Visitors Bureau
13 South Park St., Dahlonega GA 30533
800.231.5543 | 706.864.3711 |.www.dahlonega.org
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Checking Your Brakes – What’s Stopping You?
Checking your brakes before and after every trip is essential to ensuring safety when traveling
in any commercial motor vehicle. Brake violations are always among the top reasons why CMVs
are placed out of service every year. If your brakes are not properly adjusted, you put not only
other motorists' lives at risk, but also your own! Below is a list of tips to keep in mind when
inspecting your brakes:
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Check to be sure that your brakes are working properly before and after every trip;
Inspect your airlines for any leaks, cuts, or deficiencies;
Replace any linings that have worn to less than a quarter of an inch;
Check to make sure there are no missing parts within the brakes; any issues should be
reported immediately to be repaired before operating the vehicle;
At the end of every day, bleed the air tanks beginning with the wet tank;
Ensure there is not any excessive oil, which may indicate wearing parts;
Measuring the stroke is the correct method to find any brake adjustment issues;
Test your brakes for performance before entering the highway;
Make sure that low air warning devices are properly operating;
For every brake adjustment, reassure yourself they are in good working order;
Only work on your brakes if you are fully trained and qualified to do so; and
Never take a chance if you are not fully confident in the condition of your brakes. It is
always better to make sure they are operating properly and safely before heading out on
the road.
Properly adjusted brakes are extremely important for ensuring your safety and others on the
road. Inspecting your brakes before every trip will allow you to operate safely and avoid out-ofservice violations!