Show of support for Complete Coach Works

[John Stiles]

Well said Royal and thanks for posting such a note. My wife and I
will be at RITV again this year and are excited about the potential
for the future of Wanderlodge....

John Stiles
1980 33FC
"My Navion"



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bbwlwb88"
wrote:
>
> I am somewhat surprised at the lack of comments and questions from
> forum members about the purchase of Wanderlodge Division. I
> understand that, to many, this is just another sale to another
> company and we have all seen this before. This is not just another
> sale of the company. The company who purchased Wanderlodge
separated
> Wanderlodge from Blue Bird and will concentrate on Wanderlodge.
> Complete Coach Works is a privately held company who has made a
> substantial investment in the future of Wanderlodge. These folks
> know buses, they are well funded, and they are enthusiastic about
> rebuilding Wanderlodge. If the sale had not taken place we
probably
> would have received an announcement advising us that production of
> Wanderlodge coaches would cease. Basically production had actually
> ceased with the 2006 coach. Only a handful of 2007 models were
> produced.
>
> I urge you to show support for Complete Coach Works in their
efforts
> to revive Wanderlodge. You can send an email to Macy Neshati, Vice
> President, Sales and Marketing for Complete Coach Works At
> macy@... They have indicated they will be at upcoming
> rallies to meet and talk with coach owners, dealers, and
employees.
> It means that our Wanderlodge resale values have a better chance of
> holding up and that parts availability will be improved. These
folks
> are enthusiastic and Wanderlodge employees are excited about what
> they have heard from CCW management.
>
> The best way for Wanderlodge owners to show our support would be to
> make plans to show up for the 2007 Rally In The Valley which will
be
> held 10/28/07 through 11/01/07. Information will be coming soon
I'm
> told. A big turn out would send a strong message of our support.
I
> will be there.
>
> Royal Washburn
> 97 43'WL
>