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VOLUME #25, ISSUE #5 September / October 2017
Roadtrek International Chapter FMCA A Roadtrek Owners’ Club
ROADTREK NEWS
The President’s Message
2017 Region 6 September 21,22,23,24 Warrens Cranberry Festival– Page 3 Warrens, WI Region 4 October 5,6,7,8,9 Awesome Autumn V – Page 3 Lake City/Erie, PA Region 3 October 11,12,13,14 *****Waitlisted***** Octoberfest – Page 4 Kitchener, ON Region 2 October 13,14,15 End of Season Connecticut- Page 4 Chaplin, CT Region 5 October 17, 18, 19, 20 Technology & Camping– Page 5 Silver Springs, FL Region 7 October 23,24,25,26,27 Cowboys & Culture– Page 5 Glen Rose, TX Region 5 November 7,8,9,10 Paynes Prairie in November– Page 6 Micanopy, FL ***MAKE YOUR RESERVATION FOR STATE PARK NOW**
2018 Region 5 January 15,16,17,18 Santa’s Farm & Dora Canal Boat Tour—Page 6 Region 5 February 20,21,22 Tomoka State Park– Page 7 Ormond Beach, FL ***MAKE YOUR RESERVATION FOR STATE PARK NOW** Region 5 March 8,9,10,11 Will Mcclean Music Fest—Page 7 Brooksville, FL
Calendar of Events Descriptions:
Here it is the start of September and it has been a hot summer for all of us. I have traveled to many places in the last few months and enjoyed the rallies I attended since being with the RT family is so much fun no matter where we camp together.
I have camped at places with tent (some perhaps homeless) and Class A sized RVs and I realize more each day how fortunate I am to be part of this lifestyle and hope to keep doing it for a long time. I am suddenly being philosophical as the election for our chapter approaches since I’m a candidate (again) and think about how this Presidential office affects me. Many of you have signed up to attend our Chapter rally in Goshen and I know that will be another great time. There are so many rallies to choose from that I certainly hope you all take the opportunities that are presented. Please look at the Master Rally calendar and use that as a guide while planning your trips. The recent FMCA bylaw proposal about adding ‘towables’ to the organization is a good one. You will see the definition in the magazine and be asked to vote. Adding towables will grow FMCA (and keep our dues and benefits healthy) and will NOT affect Roadtrek International’s membership. Each chapter will be able to choose if they will allow them and being an ‘exclusive’ RT group, we will not change. Stay safe and healthy and see you on the road.
Sherry Targum , President RTI & VP FMCA INTO
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***Solos Gathering***
The solo Roadtrek drivers are having a ‘get together’ after the Chapter rally in Goshen. We are going to Shipshewana North in Shipshewana Indiana on September 15-17 and Camp Sandusky in Sandusky OH on September 18-20. Please call the campgrounds directly and mention Roadtrek Solos so we’ll be parked together. We will have water & electric in both places and sewer in Sandusky. Shipshewana North (260) 768 7770 $32 nite Camp Sandusky (419) 626 1133 $21 nite Please also notify Jane DeGroot [email protected]) so you will be added to the attendee list. This gathering will be ‘ad hoc’ and no definite activities planned. We ask that you bring food/drink for Happy Hours and one or two potlucks.
Send Roadtrek chapter history updates to Historian Larry Brown [email protected]
In Memory Of
If you learn of the death of a Roadtrek Chapter member, please contact the Editor or Chapter Secretary. We never like to receive this news, but neither do we want to ignore the loss of a member.
MEMBER INFO AND NEWS
Governing Board Report
FMCA Governing Board meeting was held in Indian-apolis on July 12, 2018. The outstanding items were votes on allowing towa-bles to join FMCA (there is a definition of which tow-ables), discussion on future FMCA convention loca-tions and the officer election. The results are that the Directors approved allowing towables which means the membership will be vot-ing to make this change. Future convention locations are being negotiated in states that will allow RV vendors as there are some who will not let dealers sell at our conventions. The election results: President…….Jon Walker Senior VP……Rhett Porter Secretary….....Gaye Young Treasurer….John Reynolds
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EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Warrens Cranberry Festival By David & Karen McGivern
September 21–24, 2017
***Register by September 5*** *Limited to 20 Roadtreks*
We will arrive *Thursday September 21
st with time for
socializing and a potluck supper. Other meals are on your own (lots of food booths) – or —if there is interest, participants could go as a group to the Fire Department for a fish fry on Friday night and / or the Lions Club steak feed on Saturday night. Pancake breakfasts are also available. There will be time each evening for socializing and showing off your purchases. We will be dry camping Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights on the Lions Club grounds adjacent to the activity area. Flush toilets are available in their adjacent building. The festival starting on *Friday includes 850 arts and crafts booths; 350 antique and flea market booths; 100 farmers’ market booths; and a wide variety of food booths! There is daily entertainment and a huge parade on Sunday. There are also cranberry marsh tours available. The Warrens Cranberry Festival is located in Warrens, WI just off Interstate 94 north of Madison or south of Eau Claire. (At exit 135 - take Highway EW east to the village. (Warrens is about 12 miles north of Tomah, WI.) For additional information, maps, and directions go to www.cranfest.com/.
Cost : Free admission to the Festival. The Lions charge one fee of $75 for camping (Thursday- Saturday nights). They do not take reservations. Roadtrekkers will pay for their own camping when they arrive. (Please bring cash!) If you plan to attend, mail the rally registration form on Page 11 of this newsletter to David & Karen McGivern, M 309, County Road T, Marshfield, WI 54449. Or e-mail the information to: [email protected] . If you have further questions contact us at [email protected] or 715-384-9100.
Awesome Autumn V -- Lake City/Erie, PA by Terry Whitesell October 5-9, 2017 Explore northwestern Pennsylvania from Camp Eriez, a private campground named after the Eriez Native Ameri-can Indians. Located in Lake City, 15 miles west of Erie (PA's 4th largest city) on scenic Route 5, we can stroll down to the bluff for spectacular sunsets over Lake Erie. The list of things to do is literally endless: visit Presque Isle State Park, the Erie Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wal-dameer Water World, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, pumpkin farms & Presque Isle Casino; bike; fish; kayak & boat; shop; golf; attend sporting events; drive the winery trail to 25 distinct wineries that span PA & NY along the southern shores of Lake Erie. With aprx. 14,000 acres of grapes, PA ranks 4th nationally in grapes grown & 8th in wine production; visit breweries & sample award-winning beers along the Lake Erie Ale Trail; take a fall foliage ride on PA's famous US Route 6 or the Great Lakes Seaway Trail, a National Scenic By-way. Most of the time will be spent pursuing your own inter-ests, but Thursday we'll meet for a potluck dinner (meat provided); Friday we'll have a private tour of the Erie Maritime Museum & quite likely the Flagship Niagara which should be in port! From the War of 1812 (& the Battle of Lake Erie, a pivotal event in that war) through present day, the docent will take us through time, people & events surrounding Lake Erie. That nite we'll return to the campground for a catered dinner. On Saturday & Sunday, we'll have supper at different local restaurants (pay on your own.) Breakfasts & lunches are also on your own. Go to http://www.visiterie.com/ or call (800) 524-3743 for a visitor's guide. I'll provide lots of info & maps at check-in.
Cost: 1) Rally fee- $15 per person. Mail to Terry Whitesell, 274
Meridian Road, Butler, PA 16001, along with your completed registration form (Page 11 of Newsletter).
***Let me know of any dietary restrictions. 2) Camping fee—Pay Camp Eriez, 9356 W. Lake Road (Route 5), Lake City, PA 16423. They cannot accept credit cards--only cash or check when you arrive. Call (814)774-8381 & tell Brian you are with Roadtrek International. There is a 10% discount for Good Sam Club members. They will assign your site. Early arrivals or late departures are no problem. Questions- Call or email me at (724) 482-4191 or [email protected]
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Oktoberfest By Colin and Lyne Webb
Oct. 11-14, 2017
**WAITLISTED**
Willkommen as we enjoy oompah bands, Bavarian dancers, and of course, mouth watering cuisine at the largest Bavari-an Oktoberfest outside of Germany, in Kitchener, Ontario.
We will be camping at Bingemans Camping Resort, just down the road from the Roadtrek factory, so a tour of the factory will be included in our activities.
You will have time on your own to explore the area, before we come together on Thursday and Friday evenings for din-ner at two different Festhallen (Festival Halls) for a Bavarian dinner and entertainment.
In your free time you may want to visit the ever popular St. Jacobs Town & Farmers Market www.stjacobs.com; find out how Kitchener got its name & much more at the Waterloo Regional Museum http://www.waterlooregionmuseum.com; and explore the Pennsylvania-German Mennonite Heritage of the area at the Joseph Schneider Haus http://josephschneiderhaus.com/.
END OF THE SEASON CONNECTICUT
By John and Yvonne Roy October 13-15, 2017
This annual informal rally is a great way to end the northern camping season with your Roadtrek family. The campground is located in the Natchaug River Val-ley and offers excellent trout fishing, abundant wildlife, fine hiking, biking and wonderful photo opportunities. It is also a great geocaching area if that is your interest. Photos from previous years can be seen at the Region 2 website (http://www.roadtrekchapter.org/region2/). The campground has a large lodge with a great fire-place. Planned activities include a pizza and salad party, a potluck dinner, pancake and sausage breakfast, coffee and donuts.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Cost: Cost CD Cost US $262.75/Roadtrek with 2 people $218.00 $161.75/Roadtrek with 1 person $135.00 $101/Extra person $ 84.00
includes: 3 nights camping wine & cheese Happy Hour 1 catered breakfast 1 continental breakfast 2 catered dinners + entertainment as well as bus transportation.
Make cheques payable to Colin Webb and mail with registration form on Page 11 of the newsletter to 18 Clift Rd., Aurora, ON, Canada L4G 6Y2.
Any questions call Colin & Lyne Webb at 905-726-4130 or email [email protected]
Cost: 1) Camping Fee - $35/night (electric, water, Wi-Fi,
Cable). Make reservation by sending a $70 check for 2 nights directly to Nickerson’s Family Campground with the reservation #156 written on the check. 1036 Phoenixville Rd, Chaplin, CT 06235 (860-455-0007) Add an extra $35 per any extended days. The ear-
lier your check is received the closer your site will be to the recreation lodge.
For planning purposes please email John Roy
[email protected] when you mail your check in but no later than September 24, 2017. Provide the following information: FMCA #, Name(s), email address, phone number(s), Roadtrek model/year and any special needs.
2) Rally Fee - $10 per person will be collected from
each attendee the first day of the rally to cover coffee, pizza, breakfast and supplies.
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EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
TECHNOLOGY AND CAMPING By Dave Gottdiner and Betty Weite
October 17-19, 2017
Possible sessions - Windows 10, Smart phones, IPod, Tablets, Cloud storage, Google Maps, SKYPE, File management, Security, and Gmail. We are not firm on any subject because we ask the attendees what they want to learn. Feel free to contact us if there is a subject you would like to have presented. Have a problem or question about using your electronic device? We will find someone to work with you or answer your questions, one on one. Tuesday will be a pot luck dinner. Wednesday, and Thursday dinners will be catered. There will be plenty of free time to talk, look over each oth-er's Roadtreks and play games or ride bikes. Nick Schmidt from Sunshine State RV will have used Roadtreks on display Wednesday, and a tech available to do minor repairs. Sunshine State RV also will sponsor a BBQ dinner. We need to know if you are coming so we can advise the caterer for meals.
Cost: 1) Camping Fee - The site fee is $24.30 per night including tax & fees to be paid directly to Wilderness RV Resort when you register for the rally. Please call Wilderness RV Resort direct, and tell them you are with the (Roadtrek rally), to make your res-ervations. Their phone number is 352-625-1122. They are located at 2771 NE 102 Ave. Rd, Silver Springs, FL 34488. Wilderness RV Resort will assign your site. . 2) Rally Fee - $15 per person will be collected from each attendee the first
day of the rally.
Cowboys and Culture By John & Phyllis Slaughter
October 23-27, 2017
**Registration deadline Oct 9**
**Limited to 60 people**
Join Region 7 in Glen Rose Texas for their fall rally. We will be staying at the same campground, Oakdale Park, where we held the chapter rally last fall but this is not a repeat of that rally. We will open with a pot luck (bring your favorite dish to share). Then keeping with the Fort Worth theme of “Cowboys and Culture”, Tuesday we will ride a bus to the Fort Worth Stock Yards where we will take a tour of the famous historical stock yards. After lunch our bus will take us to the Fort Worth Cultural district where there are several museums and art gal-leries. Thursday we will go to the Texas Civil War Museum in Fort Worth and Clark Gardens in Weatherford where we will have a buffet lunch followed by time touring the garden. Wednesday we will spend at camp attending seminars and other activities. There will be entertainment and evening meals as well as a continental breakfast every morning. Check http://region7rally.org for information on Pet care while we are off touring. As we get more details such as menus, schedule, etc. the
website will be updated. So check it before you leave for the
rally. Also, at any time (with the newsletter password) you can
check the attendees to see who else is coming.
Cost in US funds*: $235 for one person in a Roadtrek $365 for two people in a Roadtrek $130 for an extra person *fees include camping, transportation, 3 catered meals (plus the
pot luck), 1 lunch, 4 continental breakfasts, tours and some
admissions and entertainment
For more information and registration, go to http://
region7rally.org.
1) To register you will need the password from the current
newsletter.
2) Send checks to Phyllis Slaughter 407 Palomar
Lane Richardson, TX 75081
Contact Phyllis Slaughter at [email protected] for further information.
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EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Paynes Prairie in November By Betty & Jim Weite and
Carol & Norris Brewer November 7-10, 2017
Join us for three nights of camping as we enjoy the great birding & antiques in this area. This is a beautiful old Florida with lots to do including bird watching, hiking, biking and antiquing in Micanopy and surrounding area. Paynes Prairie State Park is located on US 441 be-tween Ocala and Gainesville, Florida. Our Rally will begin with a potluck dinner Tuesday night at 5:00pm at the Host Site #14, followed by a evening campfire and social. Weather permitting we will have campfires & a social each night as well as a pizza night. On Wednesday, Thursday & Friday participants can take leisurely Ranger led walks in the park; ride bikes in the park or to nearby Micanopy; visit the nearby points of interest such as the Marjorie Rawlings Historic Homestead at Cross Creek; Florida Natural History Museum in Gainesville and the University of Florida Bat House from which 20,000 bats leave at sunset for their evening feeding. We anticipate a bird walk from the campground down to the lake with Mary & Hugh Nicolay who originally started the Paynes Prairie rallies.
Participants must make their own camping reservations for Paynes Prairie State Park by visiting www.ReserveAmerica.com, or by calling (800) 326-3521. Early reservations are suggested as the campground may fill a few months before the rally. Your Rally Leaders have reserved Sites 10 & 14. There is no formal registration or fee for the Rally. However, it is suggested that participants contact the rally leaders just in case there is a change of plans. Please RSVP via email to Betty at [email protected] or phone (386) 451-2477. Please give me your name, site #, and a phone number. As the date gets closer we will email an Agenda.
Santa’s Farm and Dora Canal Boat Tour By Jack & Judy Ewing
January 15-18, 2018
Join us for an exciting experience at Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest and a scenic boat tour of the Dora Canal. The scenic boat tour (doracanaltour.com) will be on Tuesday morning followed by lunch on your own in Mount Dora. Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest (sctf.info) is an Agritourism complex which not only offers choose and cut Christmas trees but also offers all sorts of fun activities for the whole family. We will start out Wednesday with lunch at the farm followed by a hay ride. Next will be a visit to the petting zoo, maze, duck race and zip line (for those who dare). Then there is the ice cream social, kettle corn and s’mores. You may want to visit the farmers market located across the street from the camp ground before you leave on Thursday. Monday will be a pot luck dinner. Tuesday and Wednesday will be catered so we will need to know if you are coming.
Cost:
1) Rally fee – $61 per person Send completed registration form on page
11of this newsletter with fee to Jack Ewing, 35317 Huff Rd, Eustis, FL 32736. 352-551-6872.
2) Camping fee- $28 per nite The site fee which includes tax and fees is
to be paid directly to Southern Palms RV Resort, 352-357-8882, One Avocado Lane, Eustis, FL, 32726. Ask for Roadtrek rally rate.
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Tomoka State Park By Betty & Jim Weite and
Jan & Gene Powell February 20-22, 2018
Join us for three nights and four days of camping at Tomoka State Park in Ormond Beach Florida. There are many things to see and do in this area. In the park, you can relax ; ride bikes; rent a kayak or bring your own and wander through the marshes; or bike or drive the scenic loop by the waterways that surround this park. Nearby you can drive to beaches or to Bulow Plantation or Sugar Mill ruins. There are many historic homes in the area and Historic Trolley tours available. The Casements, the winter home of John D. Rockefeller where he died in 1937, fronts a splendid garden bordering the Halifax River and is free to tour. Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, across the street, are open to the public to tour. Or take a walk along the riverfront as well as over and under the bridge connecting beautiful parks and gardens on each side. Or visit the Daytona International Speedway and take a tour of the track. . We will have our own social hall- the Visitor Program Build-ing right in the campground near site #12 which we have reserved for our dinners and games in the evenings. We will have a potluck dinner on Tuesday our first night; enjoy a catered dinner Wednesday and Pizza on Thursday. We will enjoy campfires (weather permitting) in the evening for roasting marshmallows, hot dogs and enjoying meeting new friends. [Bring your roasting sticks].
Participants must make their own camping reservations for Tomoka State Park – www.ReserveAmerica.com or 800-326-3521. Your hosts have reserved Site Nos 88 & 83 in the Campground. Make your reservation early as winter visitors fill this park early. Try to reserve sites as close to the hosts as possible in the area of the 80's and 70's. It is a short walk thru to the Visitor Program Bldg. There is no formal registration for the rally. However we request that participants advise us of your name, site # and contact information with us just in case there is a last minute change of rally plans. Please email to Bet-ty & Jim at [email protected] or phone Betty at (386) 451-2477 if you need assistance. We will collect a nominal Rally Fee per person upon arrival to cover the rental of the building, the catered dinner, and pizza.
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
WILL MCLEAN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018
by Dave Gottdiner March 9-11, 2018
If you like folk music you can join us at the Will McLean Music Festival at Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville, FL.
Go to the web site www.WillMcLean.com to learn all you need to know about the Festival.
We will meet at the camp ground on ***March 8th*** to make sure we get a site.
Social hour 4-6pm Wednesday and Thursday with snacks.
I would like to keep a list of who is coming so please email me at [email protected] with your name and cell number.
I will email you updates as we get closer to the event.
Region Five members Anita and Dean Dolbeck are volunteers at the Festival.
Cost: Music Festival ticket- Order your tickets on line and save—- $45 on line vs $50 at the gate.
Camping—You cannot make
reservation for camping as it is first come first serve.
Camping cost is $25 per day.
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UPCOMING FMCA
EVENTS
Sept 20-21, 2017 Rocky Mountain Area–Farmington NM Oct 4-8, 2017 Eastern Area - Lewisburg WV Oct 25-28, 2017 South Central Area –Texarkana AR Jan 10-14, 2018 Western Area– Indio CA Feb. 5-9, 2018 INTO Area—Tucson AZ Feb. 7-10,2018 Southeast Area - Lakeland FL Mar 15-18, 2018 97th International Convention- Perry GA July 18-21, 2018 98th International Convention– Gillette WY
EXPERIENCED ROADTREKS FOR SALE
2014 210 Popular on a 2014 Chevrolet chassis: $82,500 (MI) Color: Silver Ice, 48,000 miles, with the following Chevrolet Options:
UYS - GM Audio System with Navigation (GPS)
DEE - Outside Folding Mirrors with Integral Turn Signal
UE1 - OnStar
UVC - Rear Vision Camera
UPF - Bluetooth for Phone
UD7 - Rear Park Assist
G80 - Locking Differential
6.0 liter V-8 with a 6 speed Allison transmission, 17+ mpg on highway.
With the following Roadtrek options:
AM - Removable armoire, cherry cabinets
AP - "Carefree" power awning with manual override.
CK - Continental spare tire kit
GN - Onan MicroLite gasoline generator (110V, 2.8 KW)
SC - Screens for side & rear cargo door openings (includes side
door window)
SE - SE package: Silver full body paint with matching ground effects
SF - Power rear sofa (12V; w/2 seat belts)
SL - "Halo Leather" for power rear sofa
TF - 19" flat screen TV on rotating bracket, DVD with Surround
Sound. XC - Delete front & rear bumper covers
With the following additions/modifications: Installed an emergency dump system Installed light and fan inside the refrigerator Installed baffles and fans per instructions in the Dometic
installation manual Installed K&N air and oil filters on engine
Sab Sasaki [email protected] 248.656.0456
This column is provided as a free service to our members. If you have an experienced (used) Roadtrek to sell, an ad may be placed in this column. Email your ad to the EDITOR (see address on last page) by the middle of the month preceding publication (ex February 15 for the March/April issue). Please include Roadtrek year, model number and name (e.g. 2004 – 190 Versatile), chassis manufacturer, engine size, color, mileage, options, etc. Be sure to provide your name, phone number, email address and state. Your ad will run for one issue only, but you may send it in again for the next issue. Receipt of ads sent by email will be confirmed.
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REGION 1 MID-SOUTHEAST U.S. Membership: 144 Includes the states of AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, & VA. VPs: Woodie and Beth McCormack 1001 Sam Gibbs Road, Union Grove, AL 35175-8883 (256) 586-6830 [email protected] & John and Sally Hearne 782 Sanford Rd, Pittsboro NC 27312-9576 (919) 619-8545 [email protected]
FMCA’s 96th International Convention in Indianapolis in July was well attended. There were about 35 Roadtreks, part of the total 1,477 coaches, plus 247 vendor coaches. The Roadtreks parked together and enjoyed social gatherings each afternoon. It’s always a pleasure to meet other Roadtrekers and to renew acquaintances. Jim and Chris Guld, aka Geeks on Tour, now own a Roadtrek, parked with us, and joined our social hours when they weren’t leading seminars. There were 120 seminars covering a multitude of topics and vendors with a large variety of merchandise for sale. Many new coaches were available to peruse. Nighttime entertainment featured William Florian, Pamela G. and Jackie B., and Cirque-A-Palooza. The Board of Direc-tors elected in new officers and approved the idea of allowing towa-bles to join FMCA. Members will vote on the idea this fall. If approved, towables could begin joining FMCA in December of this year. Out-going president, Charlie Adcock, welcomed newly-elected president, Jon Walker. Our Roadtrek International Chapter Rally will be in Goshen, Indiana, on September 11-15, 2017. A rally is scheduled at River Vista RV Resort, 20 River Vista Drive, Dillard, GA, on April 24-27, 2018. If you are interested in hosting a rally or R&R in our region, please step up and volunteer. Contact one of the VPs with your ideas. We will be glad to assist with plans. Re-member, you don’t have to do it alone; choose others to work with you. And, you know we depend on volunteers to continue to function. Safe travels and “Keep on Trekkin.” See you in Goshen!
- John and Sally Hearne REGION 2 NORTHEAST U.S. Membership: 122 Includes the states of CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, & VT. VPs: Shirley Clark 271 Raymond St, Gardner, MA 01440-1133 (978) 630-3438 [email protected]
& Gary and Carol Caron 53 Beechwood Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413-2716 (315) 796-7763 [email protected]
Thanks to the many Roadtrek members that have volunteered to organize rallies in our region, however, we still need more volunteers to help with rallies. We will work with you to make sure you have lots of support. -Shirley Clark
REGIONAL NOTES
REGION 3 EASTERN CANADA Membership: 69 Includes the provinces of NB, NL, NS, ON, PE & QC. VPs: Colin and Lyne Webb [email protected] & Marc-Andre Gagne and Carole LaRochelle [email protected]
-Lyne & Colin Webb
REGION 4 CENTRAL EASTERN U.S. Membership: 160 Includes the states of DE, DC, IN, MD, NJ, OH, PA, & WV. VPs: Robert & Carol Kroah, 779 Atwood Dr, Tallmadge, OH 44278-1157 (330) 633-6986, [email protected] David Bennett, 9590A Wilkshire Blvd, NE, Bolivar, OH 44612-8474, 330-204-8876, [email protected] By the time you receive this newsletter the 2017 Chapter Rally will be in progress or just completed. If you did not attend this year I urge you to attend at least one in the future. It gives you a more complete picture of RTI. The business meeting is open to all the members. You are represented by your regional VP who has voting privileges. Plus there is plenty of time to have fun, too.
Terry Whitesell will be having her Awesome Autumn rally near Erie, PA, Oct 5-9. A relaxing and fun time as you decide what activities you wish to do and places to see.
Presently no region 4 member has stepped up to organize a rally for 2018. With all the great places to see in region 4 please consider having a rally, large or small. Just pick a date and campground in an area that you think others would enjoy exploring. Dave and we are more than willing to help you formulate your plans.
We are still needing someone to keep the region 4 website up to date.
-Bob & Carol Kroah
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REGION 5 FLORIDA Membership: 145 VPs: Dave & Janet Gottdiner 2014 Sparkling Waters Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606-3754 (352) 666-1555 [email protected] & Jim & Betty Weite 10 Curved Creek Way, Ormond Beach, FL 32174-1805 (386)-451-2477 [email protected]
IMPORTANT INFO ON UPCOMING PLANNED RALLIES:
Paynes Prairie State Park Nov 7-10, 2017. *** Tomoka State Park Feb 20—23-2018 *** ***You need to make your reservation for Paynes Prairie and Tomoka NOW to make sure you have a site. Check our web site to see the list of future rallies planned in our Region. www.flroadtrek.org. Special thanks to Roadtrek dealer Sunshine State RVs for supporting our T&C rallies. Have a great and safe summer. We hope to see you in the fall. Thanks to the many Roadtrek members that have volunteered to or-ganize rallies in our region, however, we still need more volunteers to help with rallies. Please email Dave at [email protected] and say that you want to be a rally master. We will work with you to make sure you have lots of support. Gary Scalise does an outstanding job as Reg. 5 Web Master.
-Dave Gottdiner
REGION 6 NORTH CENTRAL U.S. Membership: 145 Includes the states of IL, IA, MI, MN, NE, ND, SD & WI. VPs: Rick & Janyce Hansen 29898 County Road 3, Merrifield, MN 56465-4404 (218) 340-5903 [email protected] & David & Karen McGivern M309 County Road T, Marshfield, WI 54449-9232 (715) 384-9100 [email protected] Hello from Minnesota. Summer has been beautiful here though just recently a couple cool nights in the 50`s reminds us that fall is not all that far away. We hope you have had a wonderful summer and have been able to enjoy your Roadtrek .
REGIONAL NOTES
By the time you receive this newsletter we will have returned from a short trip to Missouri with two of our grandchildren to see the solar eclipse. We are hoping for a clear day. The Hansen`s, Region 6, and the Webb`s, Region 3, have joined together to plan a rolling rally beginning in Quebec City and con-tinuing around the Gaspésie Peninsula. It will be from May 30 – June 13, so mark your calendars if you would be interested in this trip. It will be a busy two weeks with many opportunities to explore, enjoy gorgeous scenery, try some new food, and spend time with fellow Roadtrekkers. Let`s have a great turn-out from Region 6 for the Chapter Rally in Goshen, Indiana and don`t forget the Cranberry Festival at War-rens, Wisconsin being hosted by David and Karen McGivern September 21 – 24. You can learn about growing and harvesting cranberries and enjoy a great weekend of food vendors, crafts, antiques, entertainment, and time to socialize with other Roadtrekkers. As always we are looking for Region 6 members to step forward and host a rally. In the meantime and until we see you down the road, keep it between the lines. -Rick & Janyce Hansen REGION 7 SOUTH CENTRAL U.S. Membership: 87 Includes the states of AR, KS, LA, MO, OK & TX. VPs: John & Phyllis Slaughter 407 Palomar Lane, Richardson, TX 75081-4414 (972) 644-9716 [email protected] or [email protected] & Jill Parker 804 River Elms Ct El Paso, TX 79922-2120 (915) 581-1419 [email protected] The fall 2017 rally “Cowboys and Culture” in the DFW area should be a fun and interesting rally. Go to the region 7 website http://region7rally.org for details and registration information. In the spring a rally is being planned for the Perryville, MO area. There are lots of fun and interesting things to do in the area. The Sojourn to SEMO Rally will be June 4-8, 2018. More information to follow in future newsletters. Add these dates to your calendar. We need rally leaders. Without volunteers we cannot have events. Please volunteer! If you have an idea or know of a place in region 7 that would be good for a rally or R&R for 2017 or 2018, contact your region VP’s who will mentor you through the process.
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Rally Name: _________________________________________________ Rally Date: ___________________________
Number of persons attending: _______ Rally fee enclosed: $__________________
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**Register with form below or print the online version found at http://www.roadtrekchapter.org/uploads/Regional-Rally-Registration-Form.pdf
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REGION 9 S0UTHWEST U.S. Membership: 243 Includes the states of AZ, CA, CO, HI, NV, NM & UT. VPs: Mary Jane & Jeff Curry 441 Glenside Ln, Camarillo CA 93012-8804 (805) 491-1027 [email protected]
REGION 8 NW US; WESTERN CANADA & ALASKA. Membership: 88 Includes AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY & the provinces of AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, SK, & YK. VPs: Terry & Carol Ryan 4442 Honeymoon Bay Rd, Greenbank, WA 98253-6322 (360) 320-0036 [email protected] As I write this, Terry and I are looking forward to visiting friends/relatives in Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois on our way to and from the Chapter Rally in Goshen, IN. As you read this, the Rally is either at the beginning, near the end, or just over….depending on when the News-letter is received. Speaking of the annual Chapter Rally: in Septem-ber, 2018, the Chapter Rally will be held in Coeur d’Alene, ID at Black-well Island RV Park. Since we have already had an inquiry….someone planning next year’s travels….seems like a “pitch” might be in or-der. There is much to see on this “side” of the U.S. August is a partic-ularly good month for the Oregon and Washington Coasts; the Olympic Peninsula; and the Pacific Northwest in general. Usually little rain, not hot (in the coastal areas at least). So, if you are beginning to make plans for next year, please consider the Chapter Rally in Coeur d’Alene Sept 10 -14 (4 nights). And, if you are at all interested in holding a rally, or have ideas for a rally, please contact us to help. -Carol & Terry Ryan
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Roadtrek International Chapter FMCA A Roadtrek Owners’ Club
Gary Scalise, Chapter Secretary
4915 Linc Lane, Lakeland, FL
33809-3749 [email protected]
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS More info to come on RTI events
2018 Apr 17,18,19,20 Technology & Camping– Silver Springs FL April 24,25,26,27 Spring in North Georgia Mountains– Rabun County GA May 30,31, June 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 La Ville du Quebec et a la Gaspesie– Quebec City/Gaspe June 4,5,6,7,8 Sojourn to SEMO– Perryville MO
Sept 9,10,11,12,13,14 Region 8 Chapter Rally– Coeur d’Alene ID Oct 7,8,9,10,11,12 Technology & Camping– Silver Springs FL
ROADTREK INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:
Sherry Targum
3441 Quail Ct, Melbourne, FL 32935-4708
Phone: (321) 693-8992 [email protected]
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT:
Chris Oberhoffer
1704 S. Whitcomb, Ft. Collins CO 80526-1933
Phone: (970) 493-7386 [email protected]
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY:
Carol Guerdan
120 Christal Dr, Georgetown, KY 40324-8872
Phone: (502) 867-6242 [email protected]
CHAPTER SECRETARY:
Gary Scalise
4915 Linc Lane, Lakeland, FL 33809-3749
Phone (863) 409-6658 [email protected]
TREASURER:
Eric Bennett
6765 Blythefield Ave, Rockford, MI 49341-9228
Phone: (616) 866-3906 [email protected]
NATIONAL DIRECTOR:
John Arch MacInnis
243 Mcleod St, Ottawa, ON K2P1A1 CANADA
Phone: (613) 724-4748 [email protected] ROADTREK NEWS EDITOR:
Linda Macdonald Phone: (727) 348-5759