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BC UNIT UPCOMING EVENTS Circle The Wagon Rally August 14-17, 2014 Parksville, BC Hosted by Doug & Debra McGill Pendleton Tag-a-Long Caravan September 3-7, 2014 Vancouver to Pendleton Rally Led by

com the news July 24 th Hi Fellow Airstreamers: AUGUST 2014 THE PRESIDENT S RAMBLINGS Editor: Arlene Matches Home Phone: 604.535.4237 Ce

1 BC UNIT UPCOMING EVENTS Circle The Wagon Rally August 14-17, 2014 Parksville, BC Hosted by Doug & Debra McGill Pendleton Tag-a-Long Caravan September 3-7, 2014 Vancouver to Pendleton Rally Led by Patrick & Janet Howell British Columbia Unit #121 CHARTERED JUNE 26, the news July 24 th Hi Fellow Airstreamers: AUGUST 2014 THE PRESIDENT S RAMBLINGS Editor: Arlene Matches Home Phone: Cell Phone: matches7403@gmail.com B.C. Unit Installation Rally September 19-21, 2014 Eagle Ridge RV Park Aldergrove, BC Hosted by the McGills & Van Iderstines REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR NAME BADGES TO ALL AIRSTREAM FUNCTIONS UNIT OFFICERS President Doug McGill, dddmc@shaw.ca 1st VP Tom Akam, light.house@telus.net 2nd VP Shannon Leslie, sbl@dccnet.com 3rd VP Vacant Acting Treasurer Tom Akam, light.house@telus.net Recording Secretary Joyce Wensley, tba joycec355@gmail.com Corresponding Secretary Debra McGill, dddmc@shaw.ca Past President Bob Halliwell, halliwell4840@telus.net Directors - One Year Alex Matches, matches7403@gmail.com Norm Finley, (no computer) Directors - Two Year Castel Tuason, innotu@yahoo.com Ron Wills, (summer) (winter) rcwills66@gmail.com The old adage good to be home certainly rings true for many. However for Debra and me it was with some reluctance that we made the final leg home yesterday. Since leaving for the Sheridan Rally I have logged just over ten thousand kilometres on the old girl and we have loved ever minute of the trip. The fact that the tow vehicle and trailer ran flawlessly is testimony to the fine equipment available to us. It was indeed an extensive trip what with four rallies and two caravans and the crossing of many mountain ranges; seeing the Columbia from its headwaters to its end at Warrenton; and the source of the Missouri River. The scenery was grand but meeting many new caravanners and many that we had met on previous excursions was awesome. Two couples, one from Texas and the other from Utah were examples of this WBCCI camaraderie. As wonderful as these re-acquaintances were they would not be possible without the WBCCI caravans and rallies and the many volunteers that make them possible. The International and Regional this summer were fine examples of folks displaying their inner Wallys. We have them in our Club as well, but they are predominately the fairer sex. In Unit #121 I call them the Magnificent Six. More on these ladies later. In the meantime enjoy the remainder of the summer and for those fortunate enough to be going to Parksville there will be some wonderful treats to be had. Best Wishes and keep those wheels turning. Happy Caravanning or dddmc@shaw.ca Doug PAGE 1

THE COMMUNITY CORNER COMMUNITY SERVICE HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAY TO: 02 Michael Bourassa

Sandy Kalata 23 Hanna Kolb 27 Barbara Lynch 28 Bruce Cooper 28 Castel Tuason 31

Cindy Sheldan 24 Moe & Carol Storoshenko Thank you so much.

Your contributions are most appreciated.

2 THE COMMUNITY CORNER COMMUNITY SERVICE HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAY TO: 02 Michael Bourassa 09 Hazel Knopp 10 Ron McQuarrie 11 Dick Sherwood 11 Carolyn Wills 13 Bob Caldwell 18 Sandy Kalata 23 Hanna Kolb 27 Barbara Lynch 28 Bruce Cooper 28 Castel Tuason 31 Murray Clarke HAPPY AUGUST ANNIVERSARY TO: 01 Patrick & Janet Howell 08 Monty & Cindy Sheldan 24 Moe & Carol Storoshenko Thank you so much. We continue to receive pop tops from many people (both members and nonmembers). Your contributions are most appreciated. Keep your eyes open and on the lookout for pop tops (I know during our travels Alex has his nose in many trash cans looking for them...) Alex & Arlene Matches PAGE 2

FINAL REPORT FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR UNIT #121 2014/15 EXECUTIVE Good news for our Membership and Unit we now have a positive future to look forward to.

3 FINAL REPORT FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR UNIT # /15 EXECUTIVE Good news for our Membership and Unit we now have a positive future to look forward to. The following have stepped up to form our next Unit Executive. President: Tom Akam 1 st Vice-President: Janet Howell 2 nd Vice-President: Anne Henderson 3 rd Vice-President: Open Treasurer: Tom Akam Recording Secretary: Arlene Matches Corresponding Secretary: Tom Akam 1-Year Directors: Ron Wills and Castel Tuason 2-Year Directors: Lower Mainland and Interior Directors to be nominated at the Annual General Meeting Please remember that nominations from the floor at the AGM are permitted (and encouraged). There is still 3 positions open why not put your name forward to help fill these positions? Bob Halliwell Tom Akam halliwell4840@telus.net light.house@telus.net Arlene Matches matches7403@gmail.com NEW MEMBERS & WEBSITE/ROSTER CHANGES Please add these new members to your roster: JACKSON, Brian & Lynn WBCCI # Cabernet Drive Okanagan Falls, BC, V0H 1R3 Phone: lynn488@shaw.ca Airstream: foot International Sterling Also add: Randy & Lorena Mangel (#26275) and Gerry & Judy Greth (#3927) to your rosters as they have transferred to BC from other units. President Doug McGill requests new and affiliate members to please forward their info (photo and bio) for inclusion in the BC Unit website. We also encourage our regular members to add a picture and update their biographies as well. Also, newsletter editor, Arlene, needs birthdays and anniversaries for the newsletter. The affiliate names will be on the website shortly. Soon there will be a printable list of the membership available off the website. Please contact new Web Master, Monty Sheldan with regard to accessing the website (if you haven t already done so the address for Monty is: msheldan@mac.com). PAGE 3

4 Tag-a-Long Caravan to Pendleton, Oregon Hosts: Patrick & Janet Howell (cell# ) September 3, 2014 Departure Date Meet up at 10am at Custer Rest Area (First Rest Stop after crossing border on the I-5 (south) Depart rest stop approx. 10:30 am for 11:45 am at Lake Easton State Park Lake Easton offers: Trails: 6 miles of bike trails or 6.5 miles of hiking trails Water Activities & Features: Freshwater fishing or Swimming Nearby: Cle Elum 14 miles or 18 minutes Ellensburg 39 miles or 38 minutes Pot Luck Dinner at the Howells 6 pm September 4, 2014 departure for Walla 11 am RV Park to be confirmed: Attractions: Large wine growing and producing area, many fine wineries to tour or enjoy the Tasting Rooms September 5th and 6th Antique Car Show held in the downtown area of Walla Walla Art Galleries, Antique stores, Blue Mountains, Farmers Market Ft. Walla Walla Park & Museum, Frazier Farmstead, Historic Homes and landmarks, Kirkman House Museum Little Theatre, Nationally awarded Main Street, Sculptures, bronze & other materials, Walking & bicycle trails, Whitman Mission September 7th depart Walla Walla for Pendleton. (Patrick and I have to depart for Pendleton on September 6th as we are part of the set up committee, so you will be travelling on your own making your way to The Community Park in Pendleton for a week of Rodeo fun.) September 14th depart Pendleton for Timberlake RV Park on the Columbia River September 16th depart Timberlake to head home to Vancouver PAGE 4

5 BC Unit attends the Region 10 Rally in Astoria, Oregon Barry Hook and Bob Halliwell at Iain Cameron s seminar on Airstream Maintenance (via Skype with Dave Schumann (Schu s News) of Jackson Center, Ohio) Arlene accepting her blue ribbon presented to BC Unit at the International Rally ribbon won for Newsletters Black & White (which is how the mailed out copies are sent). BC Unit Lunch. Those attending from our Unit were: Tom Akam (with friend Don Sherwood), Iain Cameron, Bob & Gayle Halliwell, John & Anne Henderson (with friend Audrie Norman), Barry & Marilyn Hook, Patrick & Janet Howell, Larry & Shannon Leslie, Alex & Arlene Matches, Doug & Debra McGill, Castel & Jay Tuason, and Gene & Marilyn Van Iderstine. As well, many BC Unit Affiliates were in attendance at the rally, some of whom joined us at this picnic lunch. PAGE 5

Bob Halliwell accepting BC Unit s 2013 Superior Merit Award from President Carol Ortiz at the Region 10 AGM. Deb McGill presenting guest Audrie Norman with a picnic plate utensil bag.

E-MAIL OR PHONE CARAVAN CHAIRPERSON, DEB McGILL, WITH YOUR INTENDED PARTICIPATION, PLANS OR ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING ACTIVITIES WBCCI B.C. Unit 121 August 14 17 Circle the Wagon Rally in Parksville on beautiful Vancouver Island - Hosts Ron & Carolyn Wills and Doug & Debra McGill.

September 8 14 September 19 21 Pendleton National Rally. Joint effort with the Oregon Unit. Co-Hosts, Patrick & Janet Howell. (separate coupon in the Blue Beret).

6 Bob Halliwell accepting BC Unit s 2013 Superior Merit Award from President Carol Ortiz at the Region 10 AGM. Deb McGill presenting guest Audrie Norman with a picnic plate utensil bag. ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 2014 FOR RESERVATION & PLANNING PURPOSES, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE ORGANIZERS AND HOSTS. IDENTIFY YOUR INNER WALLY TRAVEL PLANS. OR PHONE CARAVAN CHAIRPERSON, DEB McGILL, WITH YOUR INTENDED PARTICIPATION, PLANS OR ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING ACTIVITIES WBCCI B.C. Unit 121 August Circle the Wagon Rally in Parksville on beautiful Vancouver Island - Hosts Ron & Carolyn Wills and Doug & Debra McGill. Camp at the beach for the Parksville Sand Castle Festival. STANDBY ONLY September 3 7 Tag-a-long caravan from Lower Mainland to Pendleton, Oregon. (see page 4) Leaders are Patrick & Janet Howell. September 8 14 September Pendleton National Rally. Joint effort with the Oregon Unit. Co-Hosts, Patrick & Janet Howell. (separate coupon in the Blue Beret). NEW LOCATION BC Unit Installation Rally Eagle Ridge RV Park in Aldergrove Hosts Doug & Debra McGill and Gene & Marilyn Van Iderstine This schedule may be added to, amended, or activities deleted, depending upon participation and enthusiasm. PAGE 6

BC Unit Installation Rally September 18-21, 2014 EAGLE WIND RV RESORT 26920 52nd Avenue Aldergrove, BC, V4W 1N6 (you must make your own reservations at this resort at 604-856 856-6674 6674 and notify

7 BC Unit Installation Rally September 18-21, 2014 EAGLE WIND RV RESORT nd Avenue Aldergrove, BC, V4W 1N6 (you must make your own reservations at this resort at and notify the hosts you are coming) Thursday, September 18th Arrival 4:00 pm Happy Hour 6:00 pm Dinner on your own or carpool to Adrian s at the Airport (sign up sheet) Games and socializing in the hall or group campfire (weather permitting) Friday, September 19th 8:30-10:30 am Coffee and Conversation in the hall All day Cribbage tournament Noon Picnic lunch bring your lunch and eat together on the patio or in the hall 4:00 pm Happy Hour 6:00 pm Baked Ham dinner Bring your table service Last names A-J - bring a starch - potato, rice or pasta Last names K - P - bring a vegetable or salad Last names Q - Z - bring a dessert Evening Entertainment/Games Saturday, September 20th 8:30-9:30 am Continental Breakfast in the hall 9:30 am Annual General Meeting and Election of officers 12:00 Lunch on your own or carpool to White Spot for lunch Sign up sheet. 3:30 pm Installation of Officers Wine and cheese party Evening Pizza Night 7:00 pm Entertainment Sunday, September 21st 8:30-9:30 am Light breakfast - fruit, cheese, yogurt, flatbreads and coffee Clean-up B Safe travel home PAGE 7

HALLOWEEN PARTY OCTOBER 24-26, 26, 2014 EAGLE WIND RV PARK 26920 52 Ave, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1N6 HOSTS:

8 HALLOWEEN PARTY OCTOBER 24-26, 26, 2014 EAGLE WIND RV PARK Ave, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1N6 HOSTS: JANET AND PATRICK HOWELL Please confirm your interest in attending I will need to firm up janet_howell@telus.net or Pumpkin Carving Contest, Trailer Decorating, Costume Party, Witches and Goblins fun for the whole family, bring your children grandchildren, lets have fun!!! PAGE 8

Join the Silver Trailer Event in Southern Oregon in September The program has been announced for Alumafandango the Airstream event held at Seven Feathers RV Resort in southern Oregon.

9 Join the Silver Trailer Event in Southern Oregon in September The program has been announced for Alumafandango the Airstream event held at Seven Feathers RV Resort in southern Oregon. Alumafandango 2013 was a hit, and sponsors George M Sutton RV and R&B events are again bringing Alumafandango to the top-rated Seven Feathers Resort in Canyonville, September 2 7, The Alumafandango program is packed with fun and informative activities and top-notch entertainment. The offsite excursions and tours new to the program this year include a jetboat adventure on the Rogue River, a tour of historic covered bridges, and an extended scenic bike ride led by an Oregon cycle sport promoter. All Aluma-events offer informative Airstream seminars and something for everyone, from trailering newbies to long-time Airstreamers. Alumafandango presentations will include a session on vintage valuations, hitching and towing techniques, tips for tiny trailers, and special seminars for women who want to develop their tow-alone skills. Sponsor George M. Sutton RV will present tech talks and seminars on Airstream maintenance, batteries, solar systems, and buying, financing and trading in your Airstream. In support of the Wally Byam Caravan Club there will be a special presentation about club growth, member-focused Units, and ways to become more involved with the WBCCI. In addition, there will be wine tasting, local cultural activities, open grills, happy hours (with prizes) and opportunities to visit with Airstream friends (and make new ones, too) around the campfire. Alumafandango combines the camaraderie of a rally, the educational benefit of a seminar, and the entertainment of a festival. The event site in Canyonville surrounded by pine trees and green hills is only 100 miles from the coast, 115 miles from Crater Lake, and 200 miles from Portland. The landscaped campsites at Seven Feathers include full resort amenities: heated indoor swimming pool, Nevada-style casino, the River Rock spa, and more. All brands of RVs are welcome and anyone who loves aluminum trailers, vintage trailers, or just RV travel is invited to join the fun. Alumafandango is a great way to get to know our aluma-community, and George M Sutton RV will tantalize the white-boxers with an indoor display of shiny new Airstreams. Space is limited and the event is approaching fast! Reserve your space by visiting (or write to info@alumafandango.com, or call extension 4.) Download the preliminary Alumafandango program at PAGE 9

British Columbia Unit #121 CHARTERED JUNE 26, the news JULY Hi Fellow Airstreamers: Doug

British Columbia Unit #121 CHARTERED JUNE 26, the news JULY Hi Fellow Airstreamers: Doug 2013 BC UNIT UPCOMING EVENTS Astoria Tag-a-Long Caravan July 6-16, 2014 Gillette to Astoria for Region 10 Rally Led by Doug & Debra McGill Circle The Wagon Rally August 14-17, 2014 Parksville, BC Hosted