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TEXAS HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT NEWSLETTER
January 15, 2017 - March 15, 2017Prepared by Debbie Tr imble, Correspon din g Secretary
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President's Message
If you are reading this message then you have made it through the holidays, survivedthe entrance into 2017, and maybe are considering how many trips you will take on withyour Airstream!
Debbie and I had a very relaxing Christmas Day with my mom at my sisters home inCarrollton. Mom is 96 and still going strong. I hope to be able to bring her to one ofour rallies this year.
Our next rally at Brazos Bend State Park is fast approaching. We’ll keep our fingerscrossed that the weather is significantly better than what we had to deal with onFriday and Saturday of the Christmas rally! I think we all had a good time and goodfood.
We also raised a nice sum of money for the Shriner's Hospital Galveston, RonaldMcDonald House Galveston, and the Salvation Army of Austin. These were the charitygroups that were voted on at the November business meeting. Marty is in the processof getting the funds to these organizations. Thank you for opening up your hearts andwallets and helping out these folks. A special thanks to Jim Latham for being theauctioneer once again. You do a fantastic job!
I want to mention another very important upcoming event. The Region 9 rally begins onMarch 20th. Our past President Grady Ferry and wife Keith are spearheading this rallyand they need our help and participation. If you haven’t already registered for thisevent, I hope you will seriously consider doing so if at all possible. They have put a tonof work into making this a great week. Even if you can’t make the entire week, try tocome for a few days.
Debbie and I will be attending International in Escanaba, MI this July. This will be ourfirst. We didn’t get a site with hookups but do have a generator site. We’ll manage! After the rally we thought we would travel across the Upper Peninsula and over to
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We have volunteered there the past twosummers. If you are going to be up there, maybe we could put together an unofficialcaravan. We will be seeing some very interesting sites on the way over. It will be thepeak season and we will need to make reservations for campsites along the way andaround the Lakeshore area. Might be fun!
Debbie and I want to say many thanks to Jean Beebe for updating the THLUMembership List, Directory, Birthday and Anniversary list for 2017. Debbie will besending the online directory this week. We will still have a paper pocket directory thatwill be coming from Mike Lovell. Thanks, Mike, in advance.
We still need a Membership and Caravans Chair. As the sign states, "No Experience Necessary, Will Train."
Membership - Be the Unit/Club contact for prospective new members and explain thepurpose and objectives of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International. Extendinvitations by email and a personal phone call to prospective members for WBCCI andour club to attend a rally or meeting. A monthly list of new Airstream owner comesfrom the National Office. Lastly, you submit a very brief report for the Fall and Springbusiness meeting. Past chairs are available to help. Plus, all of this can be donefrom the comfort of your home or Airstream.
Caravan - To plan, organize, and obtain leaders for Unit caravans that are operated orconducted for the Unit within the scope of the WBCCI Caravan Handbook. To developan aggressive Unit Caravan program and to coordinate Unit caravan matters withappropriate Region and International Caravan Committee personnel. Harvey Craig, thepast chair is ready to assist you. Submit a report at the Fall and Spring businessmeeting. If you have a f lexi b le schedule (ret i red o r can set your hour sIf you have a f lexi b le schedule (ret i red o r can set your hour sat your j ob), enj oy traveli ng and new adventures , p lease i nqui reat your j ob), enj oy traveli ng and new adventures , p lease i nqui re.. You may contact Harvey at [email protected] or at 512-633-0380 for more specifics.
Please consider helping out.Looking forward to seeing you guy's in our most comfortable habitat!
Rick
New Members
Vic to ria & Joseph SummyVic to ria & Joseph Summy (San Antonio ) (San Antonio )
James & Emily SellersJames & Emily Sellers (Carmine) (Carmine)
Mic hael & Jac que DeSosaMic hael & Jac que DeSosa (Livingston)
Jamie Eng (Austin)
Melissa & Kevin Katz (San Marcos)
Luncheons
The January Luncheon was atMaggiona's. The Italian food andfellowship was shared by:
Peter and Carol SagovichGary and Marilyn McClanahanMarty and Cindy BerdanMyron and Kathy FischerTravis DossMelissa and Kevin Katz Tom and Jean Beebe
A February lunch is not scheduled.
Peter Sagovich has set up all thelunches since I am up in Plano. Thanks Peter for doing allthe planning.
The March Luncheon will be at County Line onthe Lake in Austin.
Click here to see the menu.
Click here to view the Luncheon Schedule2017
From our Treasurer, Marty Berdan
Christmas RallyThe club votes annually the amount to pitch in forthe rally. Two thousand dollars was approved thisyear to defray the costs of the rally. The moneycovered supplies and all the meals, including theBBQ from Frank's place with lots of leftovers formembers to share and the catered meal and buffetservice from Steger's Chiffonade. This year eachrig paid a $20 rally fee, excluding their campsite fees.
Christmas AuctionThe auction raised $2145. Each charity will receive$483.
Community Service Project forFebruary Rally
Region 9 News
Texas Country Air RallyOctober 18 – 23, 2017
We are in the process of redesigning the registrationbrochure. It will be available in later December.
For registration contact: [email protected] .
Registration officially opens January 15, 2017.
We encourage everyone to watch our Facebook pageor simply Google: Texas Country Air. 2017 looks like a banner year from the response weare already getting so please register early. As soonas the registration brochure become available I will
The Executive Board approved giving $100 to ourTexas State Parks. Thanks Kay Fisher-Irwin forhandling the donation.
post it.
NEWS:
Colin Melton and Mike Lovell went on the Rose Bowl Caravan and visited The Magic Kingdom atDisneyland.The Beebes and Flemings visited the Trimbles in the lower Rio Grande valley in January. Thevalley had the coldest temperatures since 2014. Oddly enough, that was the last time the Flemingsvisited.These members are enjoying winter in Arizona while attending Mid-Winter International Boardof Trustees meetings: Grady and Keith Ferry, John and Sandi Boutwell, Jim and Vicki Courtney,Ken & Kathy Mitchell, Andy and Barb Selking, Jim and Janie Haddaway, Jimmy and MarqueMooney and Pati Ramsey and Ardell Mayton. We wish them safe travels.The Trimbles, Flemings, Partens and Brooks are headed for Big Bend National Park after theFebruary rally. We hope they have a safe, trouble-free trip.B Bailey is busy directing and producing her theater production in Edinburg, TX.Peter and Carol Sagovich are going to Hawaii to see her sister after the February rally.Marty and Cindy Berdan are off to Florida in mid February.John Irwin & Kay just purchased an Airstream motor van. We look forward to see the new "beauty" atthe February rally.FOR SALE: Willard and Linda Fischer are putting their Airstream up for sale.2001 Airstream Travel Trailer - 25 Foot ExcellaTwin BedsGreat Condition1 new and 4 fairly new TiresBonus RoomContact: Willard & Linda Fischer 281-292-3283 Cell Phone 832-515-3853
PRAYERS CONCERNS
Our thoughts and prayers are with these folks who are " grieving, under theweather", undergoing treatments, surgeries or are on the mend.
Janie Haddaway's daughter, Dana Ross Ingram, lost her battle with cancer inDecember. Please pray for all the family in the upcoming year.Victor Blood is recovering from shoulder surgery. We have our fingers crossed that they can makeit to the February rallyPaula Haddox is recovering from her knee surgery in December.Rosemary Leach, also, is recovering from knee surgery in JanuaryRichard Turner had wrist surgery in December.Harvey Craig and Gail Craig came down with upper respiratory infections and had to cancel going toIBT this January.
Carla & CC Gartman: Her mom was hospitalized for three days in late November. They had to makethe decis ion to place her in an ass isted living facility with hospice seeing her. Her mom is doingbetter now. She is back to her old self. Next they have got to work on her house soon and get it onthe market. With no setbacks they are planning on attending the February rally.
January January
Harkey, Debi Jean 1/17Courtney, Jim 1/18Price, Luther 1/19Latham, Janet 1/27Hazen, Fred 1/31
February
Riva, Kathryn 2/3Burger, Dale 2/4Beebe, Jean 2/5
Fleming, Shirley 2/5Boutwell, John 2/9
Barber, Wendy 2/11Patterson, Tammy 2/11Thomas, Patricia 2/13
Blood, Victor 2/15McNeely, Sybil 2/15
Addicks, Ed 2/16McClanahan, Marilyn 2/16McCoppin, Dorothy 2/18
Craig, Harvey 2/20Bell, Don 2/24
March
Skinner, Cindy 3/1Roper, Dave 3/5
Reyes, Humberto 3/6Selking, Andy 3/9Selking, Barb 3/10
Richards, Mike 3/11Richards, Robert 3/11
Harkey, Harry 3/12Fischer, Linda 3/16
McNeely, Arliss 3/16Ermis, Joane 3/18
Gallagher, Richard 3/19Fischer, Myron 3/23Juenke, Gaynell 3/28
Anniversaries
January
Jordan, Julie & Stephanie Sobotik 1/15Jack & Ruth Maddux 1/18
Carlos & Rosemary Leach 1/20
February
Jimmy & Marque Mooney 2/14
March
Tom & Dorothy McCoppin 3/02Richard & Shelia Gallagher 3/09
Jim & Janie Haddaway 3/25Robert & Diane Richards, Jr. 3/25
Bill & Pat Lovelace 3/26
Registration List for February Rally
Click here to see the list of registered and cancellations.
Rally DatesMark Your Calendars:
February 9 - 12th, 2017 ~ Brazos Bend State Park.
On January 18, there were 10 campsites available at the park. Another loop was opened after utilityupgrades.Julie and Ken Callahan notified me that they have to cancel. They already have a campsitereservation for Friday and Saturday night. If you would like to take their spot, please contact themat [email protected] or 214-649-9162. Ed and Cheri Addicks also have to cancel. They have a campsite for Thursday, Friday andSaturday night. If you would like to take their spot, please contact themat [email protected] or 979-251-0602.If you can use their sites, contact them ASAP before they cancel with the park system. If you taketheir spot, they will not lose their deposit.Let Debbie know ([email protected]) or 972-422-5133 so she can add to the club list. It isimportant that you let us know because the hosts need an accurate count for meals and planning.
March 20-26, 2017
48th Annual Region 9 Rally "Airstream Aloha"~ Mitchell RV Park ~ Perrin, Grady Ferry,one of our own, is the Region 9 President. Show your appreciation for Grady and Keith's service andsupport by attending. A good time will be had by all!
April 27-30, 2017
THLU 10th Anniversary Vintage Rally ~ Coushatte Recreation Ranch ~ Bellville, TX
May 18-21, 2017
THLU "Where the Cool Waters Flow" Rally & Spring Business Meeting ~ Parkview Riverside RV Park ~ Concan, TX on the Frio River
July 22-29, 2017
60th International Rally in Escanaba, MI
September 20-23 2017 (1st day of Fall is Friday, September 22)
THLU "Say Hello to Fall" Rally" ~ Oakdale RV Park ~ Glen Rose, TX Note: This rally will start on Wednesday.
Oct. 26-29, 2017
THLU "Quoth the Raven Nevermore" Rally, Installation & Business Meeting ~ Johnson Creek Ranch RV ~ Kerrville, TX.
Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, 2017
Christmas in San Antonio! ~ Traveler’s World RV Park (Ed is on the ball. He already has the Christmas Rally lined up.). If you are willing to host,please click here to email Ed or call at 979-251-0602
RALLY DETAILS
The 48th Annual Region 9 Rally, "Airstream Aloha" willbe held March 20-26, 2017 at Mitchell RV Park located
in Perrin, TX.
Activities include entertainment, seminars, games, aflea market, theme days and door prizes. There will bea Spam cook off and a crazy beach hat contest too!
Rally parking fees include six (6) nights of 30/50 Ampelectric, water, sewer and WIFI. Rally fees include 2
breakfasts and 3 dinners.
You will need to print out the form, complete and mail to: David Thompson, Treasurer
2200 4th Ave. #305 Canyon, TX 70915
Registration Form
You may also contact Grady Ferry at [email protected] or phone 713-825-9586for more information.
The 10th Anniversary Texas Vintage AirstreamRound-Up Rally
Coushatte Recreation Ranch outside Belleville, TXApril 27 - May 1, 2017
You will enjoy a ranch environment with full hook-ups on grass with trees. This event is sponsored byTHLU and welcomes all Airstream owners. Expect tosee everything from 1948 to 2017 models of whichthe majority will be vintage rigs. There will be seminars, campfires, entertainment,door prizes, a swap meet, an open house and more!
The rally cost is $100 per person ($82 for 7 catered meals/$18 activities) andparking cost is $25 per night. Anniversary shirts will be available to order.
Help us round up all Airstreams and head 'em down to Texas for good food, goodtimes, good friendships and good Texas hospitality as we celebrate our 10thAnniversary Vintage Rally!
Click here to print out the registration form.
A registration form can also be found at www.thlu.org. The registration form andfees are due prior to April 13, 2017.Help us round up all Airstreams and head 'em down to Texas for good food, goodtimes, good friendships and good Texas hospitality as we celebrate our 10thAnniversary Vintage Rally!
May 18-21, 2017
THLU "Where the Cool Waters Flow" Rally
Parkview Riverside RV Park Link
Concan, TX on the Frio River
We would like to invite our families andfriends with SOB’s to join us. Bring yourchildren and grandchildren. Unfortunately, the park does not allow tents. (We started out with a 2-man tent fromFedMart.)Reservations at the RV park are notnecessary for this rally. You will only need to register with our club. Your site will be assigned uponyour arrival at the RV park.Fred & Judy Hazen, Jim & Paula Haddox and John & Kay Irwin have signed up to hosts. We wouldlike one more pair of hosts to help. We are anticipating a larger group with the extended invitation. Registration for this rally will open on January 21. Check your email.
60th Annual International Rally"Ya, You Betcha"
Escanaba, MiJuly 22 - 29, 2017
Click here for rally informationClick here for Escanaba Attractions
Debbie and I are planning to attendInternational. Maybe some of us can caravantogether. Anyone interested?
Rally Pictures: December
There were walking trails along the river. The pecans were falling so many took advantage of gathering them. It was beautiful winter weather on Thursday. Then the rains came falling down on Friday and Saturday.
On Thursday many of us ended up at The CityMarket in Luling for some great BBQ. Listed byTexas Monthly as one of the top 5 places for BBQ.
Cinda Brooks did a super job creating a tough gameof pictionary on Thursday evening.
Gene Blanchard trying to help his team score.
The Chinese gift exchange in our PJ"s on Friday morning.
Paula & Darrell Kachilla, Marty Berdan, Ed & Cheri Addicks
in their "morning glory."
Stephen and Andi Broadus were very coordinated. Ibet Andi had a big part in their look.
Great sweatshirt! I bet we all have had someone askus this same question. Then usually you get toshow them inside and tell them all about theadvantages of Airstream life.
Marty's wish was for someone to steal this gift fromhim. Ed & Cheri Addicks brought the outfit. Suchpranksters they are!
This picture was stolen the maximum # of times. Grady Ferry was the biggest loser, having the mostgifts stolen from him.Cheri Addicks was the biggest stealer.
Marty's wish did not come true. The group agreed heneeded to wear it Saturday morning to collect rallyfees. He was a great sport!
Friday evening the hosts served the group BBQ, astaple of the Hill Country. Ed requested his beansserved on opposite sides of his plate. I (Debbie) did itmuch to my surprise.
Yes, we had one. Select
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Yes, but never had one. Select
The Christmas Auction on Saturday evening.
Keith's beautiful quilting. She donated it to theauction.
Stanley & Cinda Brooks, Ed & Cheri Addicks, John & Sherry Parten, Gene & Kathy Blanchard, Rick & Debbie Trimble
Just for fun, let us know if you remember party lines?
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