Vol. 55 No. 1 California Chapter s Information

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Diane & Dave Glenn. It would not have been such a success without their enthusiasm and perseverance. Thanks to all who helped and especially to those who picked up the pieces when I got sick.

Lots of hard work was performed by many of the attendees but, as usual, CCFMCA was front and center taking on numerous tasks.

The detailed painting took a very coordinated effort, resulting in a beautiful representation of Viva Las Vegas. Thank you!

1 Vol. 55 No. 1 California Chapter s Information Jan/Feb 2018 Source Since 1965 PRESIDENT s MESSAGE The November Thanksgiving Rally was another great outing with outstanding trail bosses: Terry & Cass Cassidy and Diane & Dave Glenn. It would not have been such a success without their enthusiasm and perseverance. Thanks to all who helped and especially to those who picked up the pieces when I got sick. Lon Cross made sure I got the bonehead award (very presidential of him). The WMHA rally in Indio this year was fantastic. Lots of hard work was performed by many of the attendees but, as usual, CCFMCA was front and center taking on numerous tasks. The paint crew, led by Sandy King, was the first on the scene shortly after Thanksgiving, prepping for the backdrop. Stage supports were erected under the guidance of Paul Flickinger. The detailed painting took a very coordinated effort, resulting in a beautiful representation of Viva Las Vegas. Thank you!! Sandy King put together a great float and won the Mayor s Trophy for all her efforts. Also, she was honored by being selected as Grand Marshall of the parade. Congratulations, Sandy well done!! And thanks to all who decorated the float and participated in the parade!! At the Chapter Fair, John & Carol Jones and Marilyn Franke acted as our ambassadors to recruit new members. Happily, we have 6 new couples who, hopefully, will be joining us at rallies this spring. Let s be sure to give them a big welcome! Carol Jones did a bang up job with the pet show. The contestants were having fun and so were the owners. Thanks Carol good job! (continued)

2 (President s Message) So glad to have Gerald Edwards back with us and helping with day passes. A huge thank you to him and to David Franke who helped so much with logistics and heavy lifting! All of the great volunteers are much appreciated!! Sarah would like to thank the volunteers at the Information Desk and the cashier s booth who answered a huge variety of questions and who made everyone feel welcome!! Looking forward to our 2018 Rally s and hope the attendance increases. The nominating committee needs your support. Please assist them as best you can, if you don t want to volunteer, make suggestions on who you would like to see elected into the various positions. Our Spot-Lite Director needs a replacement. He and his wife are taking a long journey and will not be able to produce the newsletter. If you are interested please contact me or David Franke as this is a very important part of our organization and we need help. Signing off for now. Stay healthy and be safe. I feel this is the best Chapter in all of FMCA. Thanks to all, Ed Speakman Up Coming Rallies Feb Mar Laughlin Slot Tournament Catalina Spa & RV Resort Trailboss: Desert Hot Springs, CA FMCA Chapter Beat the ODDS TrailBoss: Dave & Marilyn Franke Co-Trailboss: John & Carol Jones Apr May The Springs at Borrego RV Resort Borrego Springs, CA Trailboss: Ed & Sarah Speakman Golden Village Palms Hemet, CA Trailboss: NEEDED

Chapter President, Ed Speakman, presents the Chapter s donation from Oktoberfest to Lance Hill at the Vietnam Veterans Village, San Diego, CA New Members: We are delighted to welcome these new folks

3 Chapter President, Ed Speakman, presents the Chapter s donation from Oktoberfest to Lance Hill at the Vietnam Veterans Village, San Diego, CA New Members: We are delighted to welcome these new folks to our Chapter: Mike & Ellen DeJarnette Dennis & Louise Henretty Rex & Cathy Hoover Denis & Ellen Sargent Edward & Janet Schabow Wayne & Lynn Selden Lucerne Valley Joshua Tree Long Beach Romona Covina Chula Vista Welcome Back: Carol Popyack LET THE FUN BEGIN!!

Sarah Speakman Competitors in the Thanksgiving putting tournament Top three putters, decided in a sudden death final hole Membership Dues Just a reminder that dues for

4 HOSPITALITY While I ve heard that a number of our Chapter members are facing a variety of health issues, I have no specifics to report. We just wish good health for everyone, especially during this awful flu season! Sarah Speakman Competitors in the Thanksgiving putting tournament Top three putters, decided in a sudden death final hole Membership Dues Just a reminder that dues for 2018 need to be paid by February 1 st so we can keep you on the Chapter roster. Checks should be made payable to CCFMCA and sent to: Sarah Speakman 275 S Worthington St, spc 55 Spring Valley, CA If you aren t sure whether or not you have paid, don t hesitate to maltadeepcove@yahoo.com

5 California Chapter at the Western Area Motorhome Association Rally, Indio CA Chapter Ambassadors at the Chapter Fair The Paint Crew responsible for the colorful background scenery

6 The background was so lifelike, Diane went for a walk down Vegas Blvd. The Chapter parade participants

Updates and Notices Chapter Schedule changes: June, July, August September 6-9 October 4 7 NO CAMP OUTS Desert Willows RV Resort, Hesperia, CA Oktoberfest, Golden Village Palms,

7 Updates and Notices Chapter Schedule changes: June, July, August September 6-9 October 4 7 NO CAMP OUTS Desert Willows RV Resort, Hesperia, CA Oktoberfest, Golden Village Palms, Hemet, CA Editor, Spot-Lite: This position becomes open June 1st. This date cannot be extended. Wagonmaster: This position remains open. One of many Chapter crafts at our rallies

CCFMCA s St. Patricks Day Festival in the Desert March 15 17, 2018 Catalina Spa & RV Resort 18800 Corkill Rd, Desert Hot Springs, 92241 Ca (760) 329-4431 www.catalinasparvresort.

9 CCFMCA s St. Patricks Day Festival in the Desert March 15 17, 2018 Catalina Spa & RV Resort Corkill Rd, Desert Hot Springs, Ca (760) Directions: From I-10 West, exit Palm Drive/Gene Aurty Trail, turn left onto Palm Drive. Proceed north to Dillion Rd. Turn right, head east to Corkill Rd. Turn right on Corkill Rd, the resort is on your left. Do not take 20 th Ave off of Palm Dr, it is an unserviced road and you will get stuck in the sand. This rally is an all inclusive rally. The cost includes the parking fee and meals prepared by the resort. Come and enjoy not being asked to clean tables, do dishes, or cook! Enjoy a lemon garlic chicken dinner, a pork chop dinner, a dinner sponsored by Mike Thompson RV, a scrambled egg/sausage/potato breakfast (other items available at an extra charge), and a continental breakfast. Trailboss: Dave & Marilyn Franke, (909) , dfranke928@msn.com Co-Trailboss: John & Carol Jones, (909) , cajonesdb@yahoo.com Reservations must be received by February 26, No Cancellations after March 5, 2018 Last Name First Name(s) Address City State Zip Phone ( ) FMCA# Emergency Contact ( ) Handicap parking? Yes No Is this your first CCFMCA Rally? Yes No Request to be parked to or close by: Coach Model Length License# # Slides L R Parking fees: Thur, Fri, Sat $27.50 per night Registration: All Meals $30.00 per person X $27.50 = $ X $30.00 = $ Additional days must be booked with Catalina Spa & RV Resort Total $ Send this registration form and check, payable to CCFMCA, to: Carol Jones 958 Dahlia Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626

10 Key informational points about St. Patrick s Day Festival in the Desert March 15-17, 2018 If you are arriving Thursday, you must arrive by 6pm. The Park does not allow coaches arriving and being parked in the dark due to possible damage to their lighting structures. If you arrive after 6pm, you will be parked in a boondock area until 8:45 the next morning. As we arrive we all check into the office and then they will lead us to our campsites. All campsites are 50 amp. Bring appropriate pigtails to ensure you get electricity. All meals except one breakfast are being provided, therefore your Chapter badge is your meal ticket. No badge, no meal. Saturday night, besides the meal being provided by Mike Thompson RV, there will be live entertainment. Your meals will be served on paper plates. It is recommended that you bring your own table service, to include a cup/glass, and a plate to give the paper plate a bit of strength. Thursday night there will be Bingo. We will have a specific campsite, set aside, to gather and socialize, have refreshments, etc.

Officers President Edwin Speakman 619 952 6030 Director Roy McDaniel 805 722 8146 Vice Pres.

11 Officers President Edwin Speakman Director Roy McDaniel Vice Pres. Gerald Edwards Director Sandy King Secretary Mary Ellen Leonard Director Darlene Glenn Treasurer Carol Jones Director Paul Flickinger National Dir. Sonny Gillespie Director Joyce Haupt Alt. Nat l. Dir. David Franke Wagonmaster: Open Past President Joan Flickinger APPOINTED OFFICERS Data Coordinator Ron Von Soosten FMCA Web Site Spot-Lite Editor David Franke FMCA Business Webmaster Char Anderson Western Area FMCA Web Site Materials Open Membership Sarah Speakman Hospitality Sarah Speakman Coffee Captain Open Badge Sheriff Marilyn Franke Safety Officer Open California Chapter of FMCA Newsletter Editor David Franke 2853 Peyton Rd La Verne, Ca Send Address Changes to: Data Coordinator Ron Van Soosten 245 N. Paseo Campo Anaheim, Ca

PRESIDENT s MESSAGE. Vol. 54 No. 2 California Chapter s Information. Up Coming Rallies

PRESIDENT s MESSAGE. Vol. 54 No. 2 California Chapter s Information. Up Coming Rallies Vol. 54 No. 2 California Chapter s Information Apr/May 2017 Source Since 1965 Up Coming Rallies Sept 14-17, 2017 Desert Willows RV Resort Hesperia, Ca Trailboss: George Overman Co-Trailbosses: Terry &