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

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1 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 by Doug & Debra McGill British Columbia Unit #121 CHARTERED JUNE 26, the news June 24, 2014 Hi Fellow Airstreamers: JULY 2014 THE PRESIDENT S RAMBLINGS Editor: Arlene Matches Home Phone: Cell Phone: matches7403@gmail.com Pendleton Tag-a-Long Caravan September 3-7, 2014 Vancouver to Pendleton Rally Led by Patrick & Janet Howell B.C. Unit Installation Rally September 19-21, 2014 Eagle Ridge RV Park Aldergrove, BC Hosted by the McGills & Van Iderstines 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 What a great start to summer and good weather even though the days are getting shorter and the nights longer. We are just one day out of Cranbrook having just completed the Heritage BC Caravan. What a hoot! The trip was aptly named because of the many old and historic venues we visited. It did rain a few days but the enjoyment of new and reflective places visited made every day a bright one. We crossed four mountain ranges, the Coast, Monashees, Selkirks and finally the Purcells. The drivers found the passes exciting. There was even time to relax in hot springs. We enjoyed many tours but the opinion of most was that the highlight was our train ride underground in the Sullivan Mine. The tour guide, Bill Roberts a 36 year senior hard rock miner, gave us a working demo of drilling, blasting and loading the muck ; it was all hands on and for real. I will not easily forget the noise and ambience. I could fill this newsletter with the many events that took place but will not bore you instead relate a funny. We had a bad day in Rock Creek due to mosquitoes and you have to picture 16 people trying to jam in one 10x10 mosquito tent for Happy Hour! It took Caravanning with Friends to an all new high. On to the Region 10 rally near Astoria; it appears our Unit will be well represented. How about a Unit luncheon while we are all there? Please me with your thoughts. Happy Caravanning or dddmc@shaw.ca Doug PAGE 1

2 THE COMMUNITY CORNER Please keep Shannon Leslie in your thoughts and prayers as she fights a serious health issue. We are thinking of you, Shannon, keep the faith. COMMUNITY SERVICE Dick Moffat has had surgery to implant a pace maker. Sharon said all went well and Dick will be his old self in no time and out there tearing up the golf course. HAPPY JULY BIRTHDAY TO: 03 Barry Hook 05 Bill Smith 08 Janet Bourque 16 Valmont DeNault 17 Zelma Bernd 19 Audie Finley 23 Marilyn Van Iderstine 24 Nancy Conrad 25 Gwen Hill 27 Tom Akam 28 Ken Hill HAPPY JULY ANNIVERSARY TO: 01 John & Elain White 03 Jerry & Karen Gilliam 06 Larry & Shannon Leslie (their 40th) 08 Larry & Mary Anne Parker 22 Castel & Jay Tuason 23 Bill & Marie Smith 25 Gerry & Susan Measures 26 Valmont & Luella DeNault This month Alex and I took 38 pounds of pull tabs to the gal who collects them for the Zajak Ranch for disadvantaged children. She was most appreciative of the generosity of our club SO we ask you to continue this generosity by collecting and donating any aluminum pull tabs to us as they do go to a most worthy cause. Thank you so much. Alex & Arlene Matches HAPPY CANADA DAY EVERYONE PAGE 2

3 THIRD FOLLOW-UP REPORT FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR UNIT # /15 EXECUTIVE Well, good news folks for this report. We now have two solid members of our Unit that will be putting their names forward for Vice President positions. This is a monumental step towards ensuring the success of our Unit in the future. We still have other positions, Secretary, Treasurer and Directors to fill. Please consider these and if interested contact our Committee. DON T BE SHY STEP UP AND VOLUNTEER IT IS YOUR UNIT AND IT DOES NOT RUN ITSELF Bob Halliwell Tom Akam halliwell4840@telus.net light.house@telus.net Arlene Matches matches7403@gmail.com Heritage BC Caravan wrap-up dinner with Audrie, Charli Westerfield, Judy Greth, Gene Van Iderstine (almost hidden), Anne Henderson, Marilyn Van Iderstine, Jay & Castel Tuason, Gerry Greth, Doug McGill, Paul Westerfield and Bob Griffin. John Henderson is hidden behind Gerry. 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 Elm 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 Heritage Caravan Report By Marilyn Van Iderstine The Caravan left the lower mainland on June 5th for a fun-filled two and one half weeks. Some of the highlights included a train ride and tour inside part of the old Sullivan mine in Kimberley, a day at Fort Steele and the Summer Solstice party. Another highlight was time to browse the eclectic shops of the Artisans at Crawford Bay. One couldn t help but marvel at the natural beauty of our province from the valleys, rivers, lakes and farmlands to the majesty of the rocky mountains. Activities included canoeing (ask Paul and Charli Westerfield about the adrenalin rush of canoeing the Columbia River! ), golfing, biking and hiking. Father s Day dinner was served by waitresses in original, handmade aprons. The final banquet included the traditional caravan awards by Marilyn and Debra. 1. The Aqua Paddler Award Paul and Charli Westerfield 2. The Worry Wart Award Barry Hook 3. The Oscar Award Marilyn Hook aka Audrey Hepburn 4. The Best Margarita Award Charlie Wieder 5. The Best Wifi Communicator John Henderson 6. The Luckiest Person Gerry Greth 7. The Faithful Dog-walkers Judy Greth and Jay Tuason 8. The Most Loyal Bob Griffin 9. The Best Navigator Audrie (Henderson s friend last name unknown) 10. The Most Experienced S more Roaster Anne Henderson The McGills and the Van Iderstines extend thanks to all who participated and helped make the Caravan a memorable holiday. Audrie (with Judy Greth behind her, Bob Griffin (seated), Doug McGill, Charles & Sharon Wieder and Paul Westerfield (with back to camera) Paul & Charli Westerfield Marilyn, Jay, Judy, Debra, Charli, Audrie, Anne & Marilyn Modeling their paper aprons Charli Westerfield, Bob Griffin, Doug McGill (in behind), Anne & John Henderson, Paul Westerfield, Audrie, Marilyn & Gene Van Iderstine. Marilyn Hook, Judy & Gerry Greth & Debra McGill hanging onto the rooster s neck PAGE 5

6 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 July 6 16 July August Tag-a-long Caravan return from Gillette to Astoria for the Region #10 Rally. Possible joint effort for part or all with other units? Please liaise with Deb McGill. Astoria, Oregon. Region #10 Rally FULLY BOOKED STANDBY ONLY 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. 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. More Caravan Photos thanks to Debra McGill and Marilyn Van Iderstine Bob Griffin roasting marshmallows for S Mores and celebrating the Summer Solstice (as well as his 90th birthday)!!! In the background is Doug McGill, John Henderson and Gerry Greth. John Henderson, Marilyn Hook, Anne Henderson, then the Van Iderstine s visitors Becky and Gigi, with Gene Van Iderstine, Barry Hook, Gerry Greth, Judy Greth, Audrie and, lastly, Bob Griffin PAGE 6

7 Barry Hook, John Henderson and Judy Greth competing in Marshmallow Golf The Balloon Band (in Cranbrook) consisting of Debra & Doug McGill, Jay & Castel Tuason and Judy Greth (Gerry Greth is skulking around in the background perhaps trying to stay out of earshot of the band?) Early pancake breakfast for Charli Westerfield, Gerry Greth, Paul Westerfield and Judy Greth Sharon Moffat, Kay McQuarrie, Carolyn Wills, Ron Wills, Ron McQuarrie, Doug McGill and Dick Moffat at the Mid-Town RV luncheon on tagalong caravan to Sheridan Lake PAGE 7

8 Castel Tuason digging into a giant S Mores (Paul Westerfield on left) Janet Soucey s photo of Arlene showing off the cute flamingo salt & pepper shakers she won at the Sheridan Lake wrap-up event. Thanks to Carolyn Wills for this one... PAGE 8

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