The Rig Runner Gazette

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1 J The Rig Runner Gazette Newsletter of the Hi-Desert Rig Runners, a WIT Chapter Website: Bob Gorges, Pr Connie Just dit r id nt id nt S r t r rer w tt r RobertGorges58@msn.com cjust1717@aol.com malbrun@aol.com gnwalczynski@earthlink.net The Californian RV Resort Acton, CA February 16-19, 2016 Placerita Canyon Nature Center Tour

2 The Californian RV Resort Acton, California Larry & Shirley Zollinger, Wagon Masters Greg & Karla Bechner, CO-Wagon Masters February 16-19, 2016 Tuesday February 16 Wagon Masters Larry and Shirley Zollinger and Tommy, Co-Wagon Masters Greg and Karla Bechner welcomed Bob and Paula Gorges, Lorraine Brockway, Marjorie Morrison, Greg and Nancy Walczynski, Karen and Randy Childs, Clair and Orin Gilbertson, Jerry and Connie Just, Darrell and Barbara Gury for a total of 10 coaches to Californian RV Resort in Acton California the site of the outing. After settling in the group caravanned to Crazy Otto s Dinner in Acton for dinning and fellowship. Wednesday February17th the group played games of bean bag baseball and ladder toss in the RV parks grassed recreational area. That afternoon the group carpooled to Placerita Canyon Natural Area an eastwest running canyon featuring cool, shaded oak groves, a willow and sycamore-lined seasonal stream and numerous other plant and animal communities. Placerita Canyon Natural Area was formally used by cattle ranching, oil production, and Hollywood movie production prior to becoming a State of California Park. The park is on the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains southeast of the City of Santa Clarita serving to conserve a slice of the wild environment, educate the public on the value of undisturbed flora and fauna through wild animal presentations, and environmental hikes. Larry and Shirley had pre-arranged State of California Ranger Frank to greet the group and provide a guided educational hiking tour highlighting nature, history, oak woodland, chaparral, and the riparian plants. Along the trail the group saw the historic and restored landmark Walker Cabin, built by Frank Walker in 1920 for his family who raised 12 children in the cabin. The Walker Family owned the property from the early 1900 s to 1950, when it was sold to the State of California. At the trails end was the historic Oak of the Golden Dream the site of California s original gold discovery in 1842 by Francisco Lopez. Returning to the Parks Nature center our group had a private showing by Ranger Frank of a tethered Falcon named Tidbit, and a California Golden Tarantula named Blonde. Evening dinner was prepared and provided by the Wagon Masters in the parks club house, a feast of beef or turkey tacos with all the fixing, rice and beans for dinning plus deserts. The evening entertainment was the dice game called LCR, left, right, and center. Thursday February 18 th the High Desert Rig Runners had their Club meeting at Afternoon activities for the ladies consisted of build your bunny craft pin craft in the parks club house. The guys played games of pool challenging each other. Evening meal consisted of a make your best soup contest in Club House. Prizes were given out for the best soups; first place went to Clair; second place to team Lorraine, Paula, Barbara, Karen; third place to Nancy; and fourth place to Marjorie. Honorable mention to Connie whose soup was unknown as the bottom fell out of the crock pot in her motor home during preparation! Evening entertainment was card bingo by Karla. Friday February 19 th the Wagon Masters provided a get-a-way Breakfast in the club house with everyone saying their goodbyes until we see each other next month. Thanks for attending our camp-out. Hi-Desert Rig Runners, a WIT Chapter Meeting Minutes February 18, 2016 The Californian RV Resort Acton, CA Call to order: By Bob Gorges, President at 9:40 AM. Pledge of Allegiance: Led By Connie Just. Officers Present: President, Bob Gorges; Vice-President, Connie Just; Secretary, Nancy Walczynski for Lorraine Tesler; Treasurer, Marjorie Morrison

3 Guests: None Members present: 10 rigs 18 members Greg & Karla Bechner, Lorraine Brockway, Randy & Karen Childs, Orin & Clare Gilbertson, Bob & Paula Gorges, Barbara & Darrell Gury, Jerry & Connie Just, Marjorie Morrison, Nancy Walczynski and Larry & Shirley Zollinger. Secretary Report: Corrected Ronald McDonald House pull tabs from 27,742 as stated on Certificate to 57,000 as stated by Orin Gilbertson & Randy Childs. With correction a Motion made, seconded, approved by Members to accept corrected Minutes. Treasurer Report: Marjorie Morrison, Treasurer, read report. Approved by Orin Gilbertson and Motion made, seconded, to file report for audit. Correspondence: Clare Gilbertson read s from prospective members. Gazette to be sent once provided the addresses. Sunshine Report: Lorraine Brockway sent Get Well Card to Karla Bechner. Old Business: President Bob asked if interest in going to Tucalota Springs, given Southwest Regional Rally and a State Club meeting in April. Moved by Orin Gilbertson and seconded and voted to cancel Tucalota Springs Outing. Orin Gilbertson reviewed some changes being made to By-Laws. Proposed By-Law amendments to be presented at March Outing Meeting. Orin will amended By-Laws to Officers for review; and, membership will vote on final amended By- Laws at May Outing Meeting. Following that is a 30 day waiting period before implementing revised By-Laws. President Bob read the reply letter from Chad Reece, Director of Marketing, Winnebago; as the letter sent to Mr. Happe was forwarded to Chad for response. The letter is on file with Chapter Secretary; should anyone wish to review it. President Bob reminded members to make their March Outing reservations directly with Ridgeview RV Park, Bullhead City, for March 16-19, ask for Jennifer, mention HDRR, To date, 5-6 Rigs attending. New business: Bob reviewed the tentative Wagon Master Schedule for He noted January, Quartzsite events: Jazz Festival before Quartzsite and followed by Hemet State Meeting. Need Wagon Master for Quartzsite January Outing. February is Date Festival; details to follow. Wagon Master: Greg & Nancy Walczynski. March: Bob and Darrell working on. April: No Outing due Southwest Rally and CA State Meeting. May: Cottonwood, Orin & Clare Gilbertson Wagon Masters. June=August Dark. September: to be determined. October: Tehachapi, Greg & Karla Bechner Wagon Masters. November: Desert Hot Springs, Randy & Karen Childs, Wagon Masters December: Banning KOA, Executive Board Wagon Masters. For 2016 Southwest Regional Rally, Orin Gilbertson said there is a need for more HDRR participation. Some ideas were discussed. More to follow. April State Meeting, French Camp, discussed possibly doing HDRR organized breakfast or dinner for Chapter fund raising. Looking for who interested in doing? At January State Meeting, Bob and Paula organized a Money Hat clearing $224 for the Chapter. Bob thanked Larry & Shirley Zollinger and Greg & Karla Bechner for a great Outing and events at Acton. A collection of $75 was taken among members to be sent by Treasurer Marjorie Morrison to Placerita Nature Center, attention of Frank, Tour Guide; with a thank you note. Members agreed to wear HDRR Shirts to all events at Outings. Meeting adjourned: 10:45 AM Respectfully submitted, Nancy Walczynski, Acting Secretary President s Message Robert Gorges Well our February camp out was a huge success. Nice to see old friends. The weather was not very " California Like" cold with wind and rain but that didn't keep our group from having a good time. Would like to thank Larry & Shirley and Greg & Karla for hosting a

4 "fun" camp out. The highlight of the outing was our trip to the Placerita Nature Center and Ranger "Frank"; what a great tour guide! Well before you know it March will be here and,this year back to Bull Head City Looking forward to seeing all next month. Safe travels Bob February Recipe of the Month: Kahlua Chocolate Cake submitted by Karla Bechner 1 pkg. Devil s Food Cake Mix 4 eggs 1c. sour cream 1c. Kahlua 3/4c veg oil 1 (6 oz.) mini chocolate chips In a large bowl combine cake mix, eggs, sour cream, Kahlua and veg oil with mixer; beat for 3 5 minutes. Pour batter into 10 bunt pan or tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for minutes. Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Loosen and remove from pan

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6 Craft Project Underway! POOL ANYONE?

7 Bean Bag Baseball Winners!

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9 The Soup Cook Off Winners!

10 Mar Apr 3-7 Apr May Sept Oct Nov Dec Outing Schedule Ridgeview RV Resort Bullhead City, AZ Southwest Regional Rally Emerald Desert Palm Desert, CA CA State Club Meeting French Camp Stockton, CA Lake Elsinore West Marina & RV Resort Lake Elsinore, CA AntelopeValley Fairgrounds Lancaster, CA Rio Bend RV Resort El Centro, CA Desert Empire Fairgrounds RidgecrestChinaLake, CA Chapter Holiday Outing DesertWillowsRV Resort Hesperia, CA

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