It's not where you go, but who you go with!

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1 October 2017 It's not where you go, but who you go with! Tom Roubal, Editor CARING AND SHARING Happy Anniversary: After our long hot summer break, we wish our members happy birthday nevertheless somewhat belated as well as those celebrating this October. Happy Birthday: Cindy Brooks 06/02 Jeffrey Salfen 06/05 Barbara Fling 06/07 Paul Spaeth 06/13 Amy Martin 06/19 Dianna Coleman 06/20 Bob Martin 06/28 Steven Miller 06/29 Jean Fearnow 07/01 Bernie Kuehn 07/13 Jan Spaeth 07/17 Charles Chandler 07/31 Larry Coplin 07/31 Laraine Coplin 08/04 Virginia Levernier 08/05 Barbara Schultz 08/07 JoAnn Powell 08/11 Pam Aronow 08/11 Ruth Roubal 08/15 Bob) Levernier 08/26 Frank Wiley 08/27 Linda Salfen 08/27 Martha Castriotta 08/29 Dick Fisher 08/31 Tricia Dernison 09/03 Priscilla McCullough 09/13 Soile Jones 09/16 Mary Arnold 09/22 Lee Wood 09/23 Neel McCullough 09/25 Nancy Nester 09/27 Bill Hansen 09/28 Kendra Kuehn 10/03 Jerry Getlan 10/17 Rick Rolland 10/28 Clint & Carol Smith 06/02 Ted & Jan Martin 06/07 Frank & Lois Wiley 06/09 Dale & Judy Webb 06/16 John & Jean Fearnow 06/20 Tom & Ruth Roubal 06/26 Marvin & Barbara Fling 07/06 Jim & Georgia Hinshaw 08/01 Jeffrey & Linda Salfen 08/25 Hans & Tricia Dernison 09/02 Ted & Diana Schaefer 09/02 Bob & Amy Martin 10/11 Gil & Linda Nielson 10/29 OCTOBER DINNER MEETING Tuesday, Oct 3, 2017 Dinners include chips/salsa during Happy Hour, and drinks may be purchased at the adjoining bar. Please make your reservations and advise which dinner you prefer no later than noon, 28 September Cancellations must be made by noon Sunday 1 October, PHONE CALL ONLY, Meeting: 5:30 Social Hour, 6:15 Dinner Pick One: Green Corn Tamale, Cheese Enchilada, Chicken Chimi, Rice, Chips/Salsa, Churro Stick OR Mexican Fiesta Salad Fresh Fruit Cup, Churro Stick Cost: $17.00 (inclusive) each, CHECKS PLEASE.

2 Please remember that if you make a reservation and do not attend the meeting (or phone in cancellation to by Sunday before the meeting) you will be responsible for reimbursement to Tucson Drifters for the cost of your meal. We look forward to seeing you there. Location: Shrine Center of Tucson 450 S. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ (South of Broadway) ACTIVITIES MEETING All are invited to attend an Activities Meeting at 4:30 pm, prior to our Octoberl dinner meeting at the Shrine Center of Tucson. Your participation is always most welcomed. Ruth Roubal VP for Planning Lori Miller Asst VP for Planning President s Corner: I can t believe it is time for us to start our Drifters season. Not sure how summer came and went so quick. Hope everyone had a great summer. Ours was good and bad. Lots of RV troubles this summer. I m looking forward to our first dinner meeting, seeing everyone and catching up on their summer. We have taken a few new members this summer and some have already signed up for a rally. Great news! We have some great rallies planned for our season. The Cobra Rally in Globe will be our first one followed by Patigonia and the Rose Parade. If you haven t signed up for one of these please do, because your rally host have worked had to make them enjoyable. Just want to remind everyone if you have not voted for the FMCA proposal please do so when you get your next FMCA magazine. See you at the October 3 rd dinner meeting. Remember it s not where you go, but who you go with. Linda Page 2

3 NOMINEES FOR 2018 TUCSON DRIFTERS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: OFFICERS President, Linda Salfen Vice President, Suzie Bass VP for Planning, Ruth Roubal Asst. VP for Planning, Lori Miller Secretary, Marv Bass Treasurer, Steve Miller Asst. Treasurer, Jeff Salfen Nat l Director, (open) Alt. Nat l Director, Fred Brooks Explore Besh Ba Gowa an authentic Indian village partially rebuilt. Tour the historic Gila County jail. Listen to a presentation from the Gila County Cattle Growers. Cattle is one of the four C s of Arizona and an important economic mainstay of Gila County. Find out about the unique relationship between mining and cattle. Explore the many antique and specialty shops in the Miami and Globe area. A must see is the Pickle Barrel in Globe. You won t believe what s inside. Receive a special discount for Tucson Drifters with your badge. Directors John Fearnow Tom Roubal Bernie Kuehn Ken Hall Rick Rolland COBRE VALLEY RALLY-GLOBE, AZ October 12 15, 2017 Come to Globe, the copper (cobre) mining capital of Arizona. We will be staying at the Gila County RV Park located at the Gila County Fairgrounds. Located about 3 miles east of Globe on Hwy 60. $195 per coach. $50 deposit by July 15, 2017 Balance of $145 due by September 1, 2017 This is the first rally of the new season so don t miss this one. Register early. Learn about the copper mining history of the Globe/Miami Arizona area. Explore the Bullion Plaza Museum featuring the history of early copper mining. Tour the Rose Mofford exhibit room, the first female governor of Arizona. Listen to a presentation from Resolution Copper describing a copper mine in Superior over 1 mile underground. Dine on authentic Mexican food with recipes that go back generations. Feast on pasties, a Cornish dish popular with the early miners. Experience an authentic Cowboy cookout with chuck wagon cooking including Dutch oven cobbler and world famous biscuits. Rally Host: Ted and Diana Schaefer Larry and Martha Castriotta Page 3

4 PATAGONIA STATE PARK RALLY Nov 13-15, 2017 Tucked away in the rolling hills of southeastern Arizona, only 70 miles from Tucson, is a hidden treasure, Patagonia Lake State Park. This lovely area is an ideal place to find whitetail deer roaming the hills, great blue herons walking the shoreline, and several species of birds, including everyone s favorite, hummingbirds! Join us for a relaxing 3-day rally, which will include a visit to the Paton Hummingbird Haven and Patagonia Museum, a ranger-led walk around picturesque Patagonia Lake, several meals, and a Cornhole Tournament! Explore the Elgin-Sonoita Wine Region, charming downtown Patagonia, or just kick back and enjoy the sounds of bird song! There is only 1 more space possible for this rally so don t wait! Make sure you check availability on or before Tuesday s dinner meeting! "THE FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSE IS SO CAPTIVATING" PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE PASADENA ROSE BOWL PARADE RALLY IN SUNNY. CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 29TH TO JANUARY 2, 2018 TUCSON DRIFTERS, TUCSON PROUD, IS PLEASED TO PRESENT THIS RALLY TO OUR MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE ROSE PARADE THEME RALLY HIGHLIGHTS:. Deluxe RV parking sites at the Pamona KOA Fairplex for 5 days and 4 nights (2200 N. White Avenue, Pomona, Ca ). 30 and 50 amps as well as full hookups with sewer and water.. 4 Continental breakfasts at the park. 4 Dinners. Grandstand seating at the Rose Parade with Five Star Charter Bus Company for our 1st class transportation for the day (And a Day It Will Be). Our section will have a private bathroom available.. Bus transportation will take us between Rose Parade and Victory Park for a lunch break (lunch on your own) at restaurant.. Victory Park for after parade viewing for up and close viewing of the floats with Bus Transportation.. New Year s Eve Dinner and Show at the Center Stage Theatre (Holliday Follies Show) choices of Prime Rib, Salmon, Turkey Breast or Vegetarian Pasta. Entrees include Caesar Salad, Freshly Baked Bread with Butter, Mashed Potatoes, Chef's Vegetables, Tibbies Famous Ice Cream Desert. Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea, Iced tea, Unlimited Soft Drinks and of course their Fabulous Show. Party favors and Champagne Toast to celebrate bringing in the 2018 New Year s (of course we will celebrate on Eastern Time Zone).. Rose Bowl Float Construction for those who would like to participate in the final building of one (this is still a work in progress with a float group in Pasedena).. Homestead Museum - A six acre historic site featuring a Victorian era house constructed around 1840 s adobe, a 1920's Spanish Colonial Revival mansion, and one of the oldest private cemeteries in California.. Forest Lawn Museum - In Glendale was founded in 1957 and displays art, artifacts and also regularly hosts rotating fine art exhibits. The permanent collection includes one of the largest and most well respected stained glass collections in North American with over 1000 pieces primarily from Page 4

5 France and Germany dating from 1200 A.D. through the present. The stained glass collection includes portions of William Randolph Hearst's former collection and owns the work of Albrecht Durer and Viet Hirsvoge. The Museum also houses Western bronze sculptures, American historical artifacts, paintings, actual examples of every coin mentioned in the Bible, exact replicas of the British crown jewels, world cultural artifacts and one of the Easter Island statues, rescued from the bottom of a boat where it was used as ballast. It is named "Henry". All of these precious art pieces are put in storage or hidden behind temporary walls when a special display is on site. Perhaps the most famous object owned by Forest Lawn s permanent collection is William Bouguereau s 84X60 inch, oil on canvas painting, Song of the Angels" created in 1881 and regarded as one of the most important examples of Bouguereau's work in the United States. Please take in the 26 minute film in regards to the largest painting in the world called Crucifixion and resurrection. This cemetery is the only place in the world containing a complete collection of replica Michelangelo sculptures, which were made from castings taken from the originals and using marble from the same quarries in Carrara, Italy as used by Michelangelo.. Meet us at Steve and Lori Miller s Ball Park for bowl games on their large outdoor TV after we return from the day's outing. We will have cracker Jacks, peanuts and Hot dogs. All yummy foods as found at a Ball Park. Please check out our pricing against the Caravan Rose Parade $ and Fantasy Rose Bowl Parade $2995. We bring you exceptional values because we do our own rallies and major planning ourselves for no profit or paying of Rally Masters. The Rose Parade Rally is as good as it gets for our club and has been truly a labor of love in planning it. GO SMELL THE ROSES - THE FRAGANCE OF THE ROSE IS SO CAPTIVATING and MAKING A DIFFERENCE" (2018 Rose Parade Theme). Rally Hosts: Tom & Ruth Roubal, Bernie & Kendra Kuehn Bill Nickerson & Helen Baldridge And Special Assistances from Steve and Lori Miller (our California Expert) FEBRUARY FUN RALLY (Check with Rick Rolland) This is still a work in progress and subject to changes but all deposits have been put down for all the big items and this Rally promises to be a real thrill. Price for this rally for two $ Deposit due ASAP on Rally application $ nd Deposit due 09 /01 /2017 $ Final payment 11/ $ ALONG WITH DINNER CHOICE FOR NEW YEAR'S EVENING AND SHOW Page 5

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7 AAA Rally. ( Apache Junction, Arizona in April) April 12-15, 2018 Apache Junction, AZ Hosts, Hansen, Spaeth, Wood Please join us for a Rally back in time to the Old West. THURSDAY: April 12 th at the Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction. We will convene for an early happy hour and check-in at the hosts campsites 2:30 pm. We will than mosey on down to the Goldfield Ghost Town 3-3:00 pm. You will have until 5:00 to check it out and allow time to walk through the Museum. At the close of the Ghost Town business hours, we will be entertained with our own cowboy show and shoot out. For those who survive the gunfight, we will stay and have dinner at the Mammoth Steak house. Time on your own after dinner, although the hosts plan on campfires every evening that you are welcome to come share tall stories or lore of yesteryear. FRIDAY: 10 am-2:00 pm we will do a fun Jeep ride for all you cowpoke. Plenty of 4 wheel drives will be available to take anybody who prefers to ride along. 6:00 pm we will meet at the Arizona Opry in Apache Junction, (15min drive) for a very entertaining evening of fun and music.. It all starts with dinner and then a spectacular show that you don t want to miss. SATURDAY: Morning free to relax, hike or join us in a corn hole tournament with prizes. We will then meet at Tortilla Flats on the old Apache Trail at high noon. Once you have chowed down on your lunch, back down the Ol trail to embark on the Steamship Dolly for a tour of Canyon Lake. You ll have a little time to rest and relax after your boat tour until the evening kicks off at 6:30. For you adventurous types, I m sure you might just find the hosts hanging out sip in a cold one. Again you are always welcome at the Ol Campsite. Saturday evening should be a real treat. We have the Ramada rented for an evening cookout and campfire. The hosts will supply the steaks and chicken and we will do pot luck for the fixins. (you will be contacted in advanced by the hostess to arrange your dish). We will be entertained, and I mean entertained that evening by cowboy singer and balladeer Ted Newman. We encourage you to join us with your boots, jeans, and cowboy hats if you so desire. SUNDAY: 8:30-10:00 We will offer donuts, juice, (bring your own coffee) to say goodbye, before we break camp and say good bye to the Old West, until next time. PRE-RALLY GOLF : Thursday AM, Apache Junction. If you are interested you will need to reserve your own space for Wednesday. We can give you the space numbers we have reserved so you don t have to move. The plan will be to play Thursday morning. If you are interested let us know so we know how many and what price range you would be interested in so we can book the appropriate course. Looking for more great information from the Tucson Drifters, visit our website at: (Press Ctrl + click) Page 7

8 Tucson Drifters Event Calendar A Work in Progress It s not where you go, but who you go with! October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 January 2018 Title: Cobre Valley Rally Patagonia State Park Rose Bowl Parade Date: Oct Nov Dec 29, 2017-Jan 2, 2018 Place: Globe, AZ Patagonia, AZ Pasadena, CA Host: Schaefer/Castriotta Nester/Bauman, Wiley, Christensen Roubal, Kuehn, Nickerson/Baldridge February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 Title Under The Tucson Sun TBD AAA Rally Gone to Texas Date Feb 5-9 Mar Apr May 3-10/May Place Pima County Fairgrounds, Benson, AZ Apache Junction, AZ Big Bend, TX/San Antonio, TX Tucson, AZ Host Rick Rolland Brooks, Christensen, Ebner, & Schlichter Wood, Hansen, Spaeth, & Miller Bass & Salfen/ Kuznicki, Baumann & Nester Visit our website with our own club name as the URL: TUCSON DRIFTERS RALLY DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATION POLICY A nonrefundable Rally Deposit must accompany rally registration. Once the Balance Due Date is passed and Total Payment made, no refunds of these monies will be made until the rally has been completed and records have been reconciled. Any refunds are exclusive of rally deposits.

9 COBRE VALLEY RALLY-GLOBE, AZ October 12 15, 2017 REGISTRATION FORM Come to Globe, the copper (cobre) mining capital of Arizona. We will be staying at the Gila County RV Park located at the Gila County Fairgrounds. Located about 3 miles east of Globe on Hwy 60. Learn about the copper mining history of the Globe/Miami Arizona area. Explore the Bullion Plaza Museum featuring the history of early copper mining. Tour the Rose Mofford exhibit room, the first female governor of Arizona. Listen to a presentation from Resolution Copper describing a copper mine in Superior over 1 mile underground. Experience an authentic Cowboy cookout with chuck wagon cooking including Dutch oven cobbler and world famous biscuits. Explore Besh Ba Gowa an authentic Indian village partially rebuilt. Tour the historic Gila County jail. Listen to a presentation from the Gila County Cattle Growers. Cattle is one of the four C s of Arizona and an important economic mainstay of Gila county. Find out about the unique relationship between mining and cattle. Explore the many antique and specialty shops in the Miami and Globe area. A must see is the Pickle Barrel in Globe. You won t believe what s inside. Receive a special discount for Tucson Drifters with your badge. Names Phone RV Length Emergency Contact Phone # Pets Phone Rally Costs 2 people $ Deposit - Due by July 15, 2017 $50.00 Balance Due 91/01/ 2017 $ Rally Host: Ted and Diana Schaefer, Larry and Martha Castriotta Make checks payable to Tucson Drifters Mail to: Steve Miller, 9871 E Kleindale Rd, Tucson, AZ TUCSON DRIFTERS RALLY DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATION POLICY A non-refundable Rally Deposit must accompany rally registration. Once the Balance Due Date is passed and Total Payment made, no refunds of these monies will be made until the rally has been completed and records have been reconciled. Any refunds are exclusive of rally deposit.

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11 REGISTRATION FORM "THE FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSE IS SO CAPTIVATING" PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE PASADENA ROSE BOWL PARADE RALLY IN SUNNY CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 29TH TO JANUARY 2, 2018 TUCSON DRIFTERS, TUCSON PROUD IS PLEASE TO PRESENT THIS RALLY TO OUR MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE ROSE PARADE THEME Names Phone RV Length Emergency Contact Phone # Pets Phone Rally Costs 2 people $ Deposit - Due ASAP w/application $ nd Deposit Due 9/01/2017 $ Balance Due 11/25/ 2017 $ ALONG WITH DINNER CHOICE FOR NEW YEAR'S EVENING AND SHOW Hosts: Tom and Ruth Roubal, Bernie and Kendra Kuehn, and Bill Nickerson and Helen Baldridge And Special Assistances from Steve and Lori Miller (our California Expert) Make checks payable to Tucson Drifters Mail to: Steve Miller, 9871 E Kleindale Rd, Tucson, AZ TUCSON DRIFTERS RALLY DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATION POLICY A non-refundable Rally Deposit must accompany rally registration. Once the Balance Due Date is passed and Total Payment made, no refunds of these monies will be made until the rally has been completed and records have been reconciled. Any refunds are exclusive of rally deposit.

12 AAA Rally (Apache Junction, Arizona, in April) April 12-15, 2018 Pre-Rally Golf April 11th REGISTRATION FORM Planned activities include: Ghost Town with Cowboy Show and Shootout, Jeep Ride, Arizona Opry Dinner Show and an exciting lake tour onboard the Steamship Dolly. Campfires will be every evening to share tall stories or lore of yesteryear. Name(s) Coach Length Cell Phone(s), (s) Emergency Contact Phone LOST DUTCHMAN STAE PARK Apache Junction Rally Fee: (2-Persons) $ 375 $125 DEPOSIT (non-refundable) to be paid by 11/10/2017 $ 125 $250 BALANCE DUE to be paid by 3/10/2018 $ 250 Rally limited to the first 15 registrations. Additional registrations will be placed on stand-by. If you have physical / accessibility issues, contact the rally host. Make checks payable to Tucson Drifters. Mail to: Steve Miller, 9871 E Kleindale Rd, Tucson, AZ Hosts: Bill & Betsy Hansen Jan & Paul Spaeth Gary & Lee Wood TUCSON DRIFTERS RALLY DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATION POLICY A non-refundable Rally Deposit must accompany rally registration. Once the Balance Due Date is passed and Total Payment made, no refunds of these monies will be made until the rally has been completed and records have been reconciled. Any refunds are exclusive of rally deposits.