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DelawareFCRV Scoop Delawanderers * Happy Hour Gang * Sandpipers * Woodchuks Spring2015 A Full Serving of Delaware FCRV News Officers 2 State Director Message 3 Editor Comments 3 Minutes, 09/14

1 DelawareFCRV Scoop Delawanderers * Happy Hour Gang * Sandpipers * Woodchuks Spring2015 A Full Serving of Delaware FCRV News Officers 2 State Director Message 3 Editor Comments 3 Minutes, 09/14 Unapproved 4 Sunshine 5 Campvention Info 5 DE FCRV Camping Schedule 6 Yoder s CO Info 6 Fun Photos 7 Homestead CO Info 8 MD/DC CO Info 8 NER Registration 9 Yoder s Spring CO Registration 10 Inside the Scoop

Delaware FCRV Officers State Director Nancy Burbage 302.945.2419 24093 Cari Drive, Millsboro, DE 19966-9592 Assistant State Directors Eric & Sheila Griffith 302-227-1905 100 Landing Rd.

2 Delaware FCRV Officers State Director Nancy Burbage Cari Drive, Millsboro, DE Assistant State Directors Eric & Sheila Griffith Landing Rd., Rehoboth, DE State Secretary Janet Stutzman Commonwealth Blvd, New Castle, DE State Treasurer Diana G. Smith Ruritan Ln., Viola, DE Field Directors Sussex County Bob & Gloria Miller Atlantic St., Milton, DE Bill & Betty Foxwell Hammond Dr., Milford DE Kent County, DE Diana Smith Ruritan Lane, Viola, DE The Scoop is published twice yearly, March and August by the Delaware Family Campers and RVers, FCRV. It is available to all members of the National FCRV, the members of Delaware Chapters of the FCRV, and any other interested persons by accessing it from the FCRV web site. fcrv-scoop/ The Scoop is copied and printed in black and white and mailed via USPS to those paid members unable to receive via computer. Receipt by computer is in color. It is edited by: Glenn Michael, Old Fairlee Rd. Chestertown, MD Photos by Glenn Michael unless otherwise credited. Many thanks to Vickie Roop, FCRV, who does a wonderful and timely job at getting these newsletters posted on the FCRV website. The Scoop is in PDF form which you can open through Adobe Reader. Most people have that on their computers already or can download a version at the FCRV site if needed. You can read it completely on your computer,or other media device, at any time or you can print out a single page or multiple pages as you wish. Submissions of articles and/or photos from all is encouraged for The Scoop. Articles are easier to work with when submitted in MS Word. Articles will be included pending space and appropriateness and are subject to editing. Photos should be submitted in either jpg or TIFF. Submissions should be made to Glenn Michael at: fastaperture@gmail.com Ivan Smith, Jr P.O. Box 307, Clayton, DE New Castle County, DE Dick & Peg Talbott W. Delaware Ave., Wilmington, DE Charles & Janet Stutzman Commonwealth Blvd., New Castle, DE Kent County, MD Glenn Michael Old Fairlee Rd., Chestertown, MD Conservation and Wildlife Director Ron and Joan Reilly PO Box 399, St Michaels MD Delaware FCRV Scoop Old Fairlee Road Chestertown, MD

State Director s Message - Nancy Burbage Another camping season is about to get under way.

He has had a valve replaced in his heart at 86 years old. He had been sick since September when he was taken to Peninsula Hospital, and then to Beebe for 8 days in December before we left for Florida.

) I have appointed Eric and Sheila Griffith as Assistant State Directors. I know that they will bring new ideas to the State Association. Please give them your support.

Friday night will be a covered dish. Saturday night will be a covered dish with the State furnishing the meat. I will be working on that as the campout gets closer.

3 State Director s Message - Nancy Burbage Another camping season is about to get under way. As I write this in Florida, it is cold here, but looking at weather for Delaware and Maryland, it is better than home where it is really cold. First, I would like to comment on Bobby Robinson. He has had a valve replaced in his heart at 86 years old. He had been sick since September when he was taken to Peninsula Hospital, and then to Beebe for 8 days in December before we left for Florida. The doctor said that the sunshine would be good. Little did we know that the pneumonia that he had experienced was caused by the heart valve. (Guess the doctor did not know it either.) I have appointed Eric and Sheila Griffith as Assistant State Directors. I know that they will bring new ideas to the State Association. Please give them your support. I look forward to working with them. They have a positive attitude for camping and the FCRV. I look forward to a very successful spring campout. Remember this was set as you voted at the meeting. Friday night will be a covered dish. Saturday night will be a covered dish with the State furnishing the meat. I will be working on that as the campout gets closer. Time to get those campers out of storage and ready for spring. Happy Traveling, Nancy Notes from Editor - Glenn Michael Ah!! It s March and time for our spring newsletter. It has not been a kind winter. The temperatures and precipitation though winter like, have not been our customary. Even the folks in Florida haven t had it all that great, though they haven t endured the single digits. As you can read, and most likely have heard, there have been some health issues with the snow bird group. Gloria had issues last year while in the south and this year it is Bobby and Bill. As of this writing, all seem to be on the mend. That s good news. So, with all this weather and ills behind us it is now time to get your rigs de-winterized and back on the road. The low gas isn t going to hold. We knew that. Hopefully though the fuel might stay a bit less than last year. The Campout Schedule is in this issue, but is not completely detailed. I have pulled out the camping schedule and listed it separately. There will be changes coming. Stay tuned. Northeast Regional CO reservation form is included. 3

State Minutes The following minutes are from the FCRV SpringCampout meeting held Saturday, May 9, 2014 These will be up for approval at the Fall 2014 Campout.

4 State Minutes The following minutes are from the FCRV SpringCampout meeting held Saturday, May 9, 2014 These will be up for approval at the Fall 2014 Campout. They are presented here as submitted and no corrections of any kind are made until approval. Ed DE FCRV FALL CAMPOUT 13 September 2014, Yoder s Campground The Real Scoop State Director, Nancy Burbage called the meeting to order at The Pledge of Allegiance, Salute to the Flag and a brief prayer by Bob Miller were offered. Present were : Nancy Burbage, Bobby Robinson, Ron & Joan Reilly, Glenn Michael, Bob & Gloria Miller, Bill & Betty Foxwell, Ivan & Della Smith, Diana Smith & Millie Osmundson, Caddie & Chubby Joseph, and Eric & Sheila Griffiths. Arriving at 0945 were Janet & Chuck Stutzman who came for a few hours. The minutes of 13 May 2014 had been published in The Scoop and were accepted and approved. Treasurer s Report. Gloria Miller announced cash on hand was $54.60; M&T Bank checking account holds $3, The report was accepted subject to audit. New Members : Eric and Sheila Griffiths of Rehoboth were introduced and welcomed. They camped in the Spring for one day. Nancy acknowledged Gloria Miller s dedicated service as Treasurer for DE FCRV and gave her a beautiful pot of flowers as a Thank You. Diana Smith has accepted the position as Treasurer. Gloria will assist Diana in the transition. M&T Bank will continue to be our checking. OLD BUSINESS: Nine units camped this weekend (17 people). Friday night s Pot Luck was very much enjoyed by all. Saturday morning everyone enjoyed home made donuts made by Glenn Michael. The Sandpipers will prepare hotdogs and sauerkraut at lunchtime for a free will donation Remaining scheduled campouts: Sept Tall Pines, Saxis, VA Oct NER at Herkimer, NY 12 December, State Christmas Dinner, Rudy s, Harrington, DE Della Smith reported Get Well cards were sent to Bill Foxwell, Chuck Stutzman, & Diana Smith. NEW BUSINESS: DE FCRV currently has 18 members including the Griffiths Camping Schedule May Spring Campout, Yoder s. Fri. night Pot Luck Supper. Saturday the State will provide the meat Sep, Fall Campout, Yoder s. 4

2015 Camping Schedule. 8-10 May Spring Campout, Yoder s. Fri. night Pot Luck Supper. Saturday the State will provide the meat. 18-20 Sep, Fall Campout, Yoder s.

(Eric Griffith will check it out) Holiday Park, Goldsboro July Campvention, Gillette, WY 25-27 Sept Tall Pines, Saxis, VA Oct Hidden Acres, Coatesville, PA (3rd weekend preferred, 1st weekend our 2nd

5 2015 Camping Schedule May Spring Campout, Yoder s. Fri. night Pot Luck Supper. Saturday the State will provide the meat Sep, Fall Campout, Yoder s. These campgrounds will be investigated as possible suggestions. Brumbley s Campground (Rt 1 & Rt 5- Millers will check it out) June Homestead Campground. (Eric Griffith will check it out) Holiday Park, Goldsboro July Campvention, Gillette, WY Sept Tall Pines, Saxis, VA Oct Hidden Acres, Coatesville, PA (3rd weekend preferred, 1st weekend our 2nd choice) Not presently known, date/place of NER. It s the choice of the hosting state - Aug or Oct. 13 Dec - State Christmas Dinner Meeting adjourned at Respectfully submitted, Caddie Ann Joseph, Acting Secretary SUNSHINE - Bobby had a heart operation to replace a heart valve. As of this writing he is still recuperating at a therapy facility where he can get the therapy needed for a complete recovery. He is scheduled to get back to the FL residence probably by the time you receive this newsletter. - We just learned that Bill Foxwell has had some heart issues while in FL. He has had a pacemaker successfully installed and should be back in the RVing business within a few days. ANNUAL CAMPVENTION th Annual FAMILY CAMPERS & RVERS Campvention Hosted by Region 1 July 6-10, Gillette, Wyoming CAM-PLEX MULTI EVENT FACILITIES 1635 Reata Drive - Gilllette, WY Nights of Camping Sunday thru Friday 5 Days of Activities Wagons West DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION JUNE 1, 2015 HERE IS A LINK TO THE INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE ABOUT THE CAMPVENTION AND A LINK TO THE REGISTRATION FORM. It is a beautiful site and there is a whole lot of country to see on the way out and back. You can also go to the site and get to the links 5

2015 Camping Schedule This list of campouts is not inclusive, nor complete. There could be many changes. It is provided here as extracted from the minutes of September 2014 with some alterations.

6 2015 Camping Schedule This list of campouts is not inclusive, nor complete. There could be many changes. It is provided here as extracted from the minutes of September 2014 with some alterations. We usually list the MD/DC State Campouts with our listings, but they weren t included in the minutes, thus were not on the list. I have added them to the list here as an option. With all states getting so small in number, we can at least share the camping information and perhaps some will be able to swell the numbers of our neighbors. Reciprocal by all would be nice too. Please contact the person(s) listed on each event to be sure it is happening and to get further details. Additional details will be provided in the future as known and ed. Check in with each other. May Spring Campout, Yoder s Fri. night Pot Luck Supper. Saturday the State will provide the meat. Reservation form for this campout is in this newsletter. Date not specified - Brumbley s Campground, (Rt 1 & Rt 5- Millers will check it out) Optional - May MD/DC State Campout, Walkersville, MD June Homestead Campground, Rehoboth, DE. See ad on page 8. June?? - Holiday Park, Greensboro, MD July Campvention, July 6-10, Gillette, WY See information and Registration links on page 8 August Northeast Regional/PennCamp, Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville, PA There is a registration form for this event in this newsletter, September Fall Campout, Yoder s September Tall Pines, Saxis, VA Optional - October MD/DC Campout, Charles Co. Fairgrounds, LaPlata, MD Oct.?? - Hidden Acres, Coatesville, PA - (3rd weekend preferred, 1st weekend our 2nd choice) Dec. 13 Location TBD - State Christmas Dinner, Location??? Remember - All FCRV members are welcome to any campout on the list. It is a good idea to contact people on the list to be sure of the latest information. YODER S- May 8-10 & Sep DELAWARE FCRV Camp Outs COME! RELAX!- 6

This FCRV stuff is more FUNNER than Snow!!! Come On...Spring!

Actually, while we do place a high premium on our meals at the

I just happened to have these photos handy.

local eatery. Sometimes we play. Sometimes we work. Sometimes we sit.

shovel some of the many snow falls we have had this winter.

7 This FCRV stuff is more FUNNER than Snow!!! Come On...Spring! Yes, it looks like we eat a lot. Fact is -we do! Actually, while we do place a high premium on our meals at the campouts, we do more than eat. I just happened to have these photos handy. Sometimes the meals are covered dish, but sometimes we head out to a local eatery. Sometimes we play. Sometimes we work. Sometimes we sit. There are always - SIT TIMES! shovel some of the many snow falls we have had this winter. We remember Madison as a small baby and now she looks like she can handle that shovel. Now, wouldn t it be wonderful to have the enthusiasm of Madison Mitchell. Her father sent this photo showing her ready and willing to get out there and 7

8 NEW! NEW!! NEW!!! NEW!!!! Eric & Sheila Griffith have volunteered to host and organize a new campout June 12-14, 2015 Homestead Campground Your favorite family campground at the beach! Georgetown, Delaware Call (302) NEW!!!!! Something -with Members Hosting NEW! NEW! A block of sites are arranged in FCRV/Griffith name. Call and schedule your site with the campground. Price listed on website is $60, but you need to check for latest cost. You can get the 10% Good Sam discount with your card. The office opens May 1, so with a June campout date you would want to call at the earliest possible time after the office opens. Here is a link to the webpage for the campground Here is a link directly to the reservation page of the website. Walkersville - May LaPlata- Oct MD/DC FCRV Camp Outs SAVE THE DATES 8

NORTHEAST REGIONAL/ PENN CAMP 2015 Hosted by Penna State Assoc. FCRV August 14, 15, 16,17,2015 Early day August 13, 2015 Lycoming County Fairgrounds 1 East Park Street Hughesville. Pa. 17737-0116 GPS Cords.

00 for extra adult in same camper, except specials needs person in unit. Second family in unit pays full registration fee. Registration at Gate will be $145.00 Early day Thursday Aug. 13 th, 11:00 a.

9 NORTHEAST REGIONAL/ PENN CAMP 2015 Hosted by Penna State Assoc. FCRV August 14, 15, 16,17,2015 Early day August 13, 2015 Lycoming County Fairgrounds 1 East Park Street Hughesville. Pa GPS Cords. N W THEME: TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME Wear your favorite team colors. Registration Fee: $ per camping unit, consisting of 2 adults and children under 21. Add $50.00 for extra adult in same camper, except specials needs person in unit. Second family in unit pays full registration fee. Registration at Gate will be $ Early day Thursday Aug. 13 th, 11:00 a.m. Early day rates are $25.00 per day to be paid at gate with cash. Registration due by June 30, Electric and water available at sites. Bring extra hoses and long electric cord. Come in with empty holding tanks. No dump station available. Honey wagon will be available at an minimal cost. Included in price is one breakfast and one lunch ACTIVITIES: Raffle prizes, silent auction, games of washer toss, ladder golf, bean bag baseball and bingo. Hospitalities and entertainment. Bike rodeo for children. Attractions: Little League Baseball Championships in Williamsport, Pa. Canoeing and kayaking on the Susquehanna River, Knobels Amusement Park. Lycoming Valley Mall. Olive Garden, Red Lobster restaurants nearby. Send completed form and check to: Grace Trimble 729 Lititz Road Manheim, Pa Checks to be made out to: Penna State Association FCRV PLEASE PRINT Last name First: Spouse/other Address: City State: Zip/Postal Phone: Number of Adults Youth- Teens Handicapped parking if needed Yes No 9

10 2015 YODER S CAMPGROUND Houston, Delaware DELAWARE SPRING CAMPOUT May 8-10, 2015 There is no building for use and activities will be dictated by weather. Chapter sales will still happen as desired and there will be hot dog sales by donation held by the Sandpipers on Saturday. Dinner on Friday night is Pot Luck Dinner on Saturday night is Covered Dish, State Furnishes Meat This is a true take it easy weekend Please print this form as your reservation and mail along with your check by May 1, 2015 to: Diana Smith, 274 Ruritan Ln, Viola Delaware Even though you may have sent this kind of information other times, it is handy to have this form for each campout you attend, particularly as Diana will not have this info at this time. Thanks Last Name First Name Street City State Zip Phone Additional Persons in your camper Adult Name(s) Youth Name(s) Site Fee (2 adults) with 30 $20.00 per night... $ Site Fee (2 adults) with 50 $30.00 per night... $ Total Enclosed.. Saturday evening dinner will be at a restaurant. $ REMEMBER; THIS IS AN ALCOHOL FREE PARK 10

Scoop. Delaware. Spring Inside the Scoop

Scoop. Delaware. Spring Inside the Scoop Delaware Scoop Spring 2018 Inside the Scoop Officers 2 State Director Message 3 Editor Comments 3 Some Humor 4 DE FCRV Camping Schedule 5 Clyde Nafzinger Info 6 State FCRV Fall Minutes 7 Spring Campout