Pull up a Chair! Join us for the Season Opener Campout in Absaraka

Transcription

1 May - June 2016 Volume 13 Issue 3 Official Newsletter of the North Dakota Peace Garden Unit Upcoming Events May 5-8 Absaraka Spring Campout May 7 Spring Luncheon Casselton June 1 Deadline Region 7 Rally Registration Jun 9-12 Summer Buddy Rally, Wolford June 28-July 4 Int l Convention & Rally Lewisburg, WV June 29 Region 7 Luncheon, Lewisburg WV July Region 7 Work Rally, Int l Peace Gardens Monument of Peace Dedication Rally, Int l Peace Gardens Aug Region 7 Tall Ships Rally, Duluth, MN Sept Installation Rally, Mandan, ND Pull up a Chair! Join us for the Season Opener Campout in Absaraka Everything is ready for our season opener campout coming up May 5-8 at Art s place in Absaraka, North Dakota! Copious amounts of time will be spent catching up with our friends around the campfire. And should those April Showers continue into May Drenchings, Art has arranged for use of the beautiful Absaraka Community Center. As usual, dress for all seasons. At present time, the rally fee is zero. Meals will be potluck or on your own. Saturday s Luncheon will be in the private room at Pizza Ranch at noon on Saturday everyone Dutch Treat. Friday afternoon, we will have a special opportunity! We have a tour of the Dale Herman Research Facility where trials of a multitude of plants, shrubs, and trees are ongoing, to see how they produce or survive in hour climate. This facility is not normally open to the public to protect the research they conduct, so this is a real treat for us. You will also see their new High Tunnel structure which is used to extend to growing season for otherwise marginal crops in this area. It s just a few miles from Art s place, so we will be carpooling there. See the Campout details in this newsletter for directions and schedule (which is subject to change). NOTE: Should you decide to take a shortcut to get to Absaraka, expect to be on gravel roads in spring-time condition! See you there!

2 Page 2 May-June 2016 North Dakota Peace Garden Unit Officers Unit President Larry Ruebel # st Vice President Chris Wells # nd Vice President Jack Bailey #235 Treasurer Roxanne Towles # 4103 Recording Secretary Bev Wells #7394 Corresponding Secretary Cathy Ruebel #10081 Membership Co-Chairs Doug & Marie Jensen #1753 Nomination Chair Art Idso #1397 President s Note. By Larry Ruebel The Peace Garden Airstream Club rally season is about to begin. Hopefully, there will be a little of something for everyone. To help everyone, especially those of you travelling from Canada (poor exchange rate), we are trying to keep our costs for the unit sponsored campouts and rallies to a minimum. That, along with the cheapest fuel prices in years, hopefully will make our unit activities less expensive. I hope as many of you as possible can attend the luncheon in Casselton, and if it fits in your schedule, spend time at Art s for our campout. The only requirement for the campout is bring lots of tales of your winter adventures. We are still working out the final details on the Hawk Museum Rally in Wolford. The museum leader that I was working with passed away so I am meeting with the new leader very soon to nail down the final details. Just a reminder the Region 7 Tall Ship Rally forms are due by June 1 if you plan to attend. --Larry-- May 5-8, Calendar of Events Spring Campout, Art s Place, Absaraka, ND Past President Art Idso #1397 Newsletter Editor Cathy Ruebel #10081 May 7, 2016 June 9-12, 2016 June 28 - July 4, 2016 June 29, 2016 July 18-20, 2016 July 20-25, 2016 Aug 17-22, 2016 Sept 15-18, 2016 July 22-29, 2017 Spring Luncheon & Business Meeting, Pizza Ranch, Casselton, ND Summer Buddy Rally, Wolford, ND 59th International Convention/Rally, Lewisburg, West Virginia Region 7 Luncheon, Underwood Youth Center- East Side, Lewisburg, WV Region 7 Work Rally, International Peace Gardens, Dunseith, ND Monument of Peace Dedication Rally, International Peace Gardens, Dunseith, ND Region 7 Tall Ships Rally, Duluth, MN Street Fair Installation Rally, Mandan, ND 60th International Rally, Escanaba, Michigan

3 Catching up with Friends Manitoba Luncheon in Winnipeg Nov 14, 2015 By Gail Horrower It was a cold, blustery day in Winnipeg -- this should have been the beginning of the story, however, it was actually a sunny, warm +11C or 52F and Yes, it was November 14, Twelve past, present and future Airstreamers gathered at Muddy Waters at the Forks in downtown Winnipeg for a luncheon. Page 3 May-June 2016 What a great time we had catching up with everyone's news. We also honored two of our Airstream friends who had passed on this year -- Anne Sylvestre and Fran MacEachern. A new Airstream couple were welcomed -- Roddy and Karen Batson from Brandon, Manitoba joined us, and we are hoping that they will be joining our Airstream family. Those attending were: Ron & Evelyn Skelton, Jake & Agnes Schmidt, Werner Niederdellmann, Roddy & Karen Batson, Don Rogers, (Terrol stayed home as she had the flu), Betty Stephen, Frank MacEachern and Bruce & Gail Harrower. We will continue this annual event -- all past, present and future Airstreamers are always welcome. Look who showed up for the St. Patty s Day Airstream Breakfast. Art & Kathleen (mostly Kathleen) have arranged for Airstreamers around Yuma to meet for breakfast the 3rd Thursday of the winter months. What a fun time! Kathleen says to join them next year if you re in the Yuma area. Yours truly for to wear green. Linda A. Remember that awesome soup Ron and Rose brought to the Installation Rally? Here s the recipe Roger Larson s Wild Rice Soup 1 lb. bacon, chopped 1 small onion, chopped, (can use onion powder) 3 (4 oz.) cans sliced mushrooms with juice 3 cans cream of potato soup, diluted according to directions on can 1 pint Half & Half 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups water 2/3 cup wild rice, cooked in 3 cups water approx. 45 minutes While rice is cooking, fry bacon until crisp; drain. Saute onion in small amount of bacon grease until translucent. Combine all ingredients in large crock pot to prevent scorching, until heated through. December 3, Rose Larson: I usually make it a few hours before we eat so it simmers for a while.

4 Page 4 May-June 2016 A Sad Farewell Region 7 News Important Dates to Remember Past International First Lady Betty Stephen passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Winnipeg, Manitoba surrounded by her children. Dr. Lawrie Stephen and Betty traveled extensively in their retirement years, serving the Wally Byam Caravan Club, promoting the club, and the Province of Manitoba, and their hometown of Dauphin. They were very visible supporters of the National Ukranian Festival Rally in Dauphin, served as Region 7 President and First Lady from , and later as International President and First Lady from Through their work with the Federal and Provincial Ministries of Tourism and the City of Brandon, the 1994 International Rally was held in Brandon, only the second time in Canada. After Lawrie s passing in Betty remained active in the Dauphin community and enjoyed visiting family and friend. In 2011, Betty made the difficult decision to leave Dauphin and move to Winnipeg, where she made many new friends. She continues social activities, the annual WBCCI luncheons, including the November 2015 luncheon. Betty and Laurie leave behind their sons and daughters Diane, Dale, Doug, Dawn and special daughter Ina, thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and so many relatives and friends that they shared memories with. Lewisburg International Rally Please note that these are subject to change, but should be very close to the actual. The Region 7 Luncheon will be held in Lewisburg, WV on June 29 at 11:30 am in the Underwood Youth Center - East Side. Tickets will be $13.00 each and are available at the Region 7 table during Registration Hours. The menu is as follows: BBQ Chicken BBQ Pulled Pork Mixed Green Salad with 2 Dressings Baked Beans Hot Buttered rolls Fruit Cobbler Iced Tea, Lemonade or Coffee If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Thanks & Travel Safe!! Gail Harrower, Region 7 President Region 7 Tall Ships Rally Registration Forms due June 1, 2016 You must make your own Campsite Reservations BUFFALO VALLEY CAMPGROUND Phone

5 Spring Campout & Luncheon Art s Place - Absaraka, ND May 5-8, 2016 Art s Place Page 5 May-June 2016 Art s Place Directions to Art s Place From Casselton: Go west on I-94 approximately 7 mile, to Exit 324. Go North approx 7 miles, west on County Hwy 32 approx 2½ miles. See inset to Art s Place his home is EAST of the railroad tracks and north of the highway. Watch for the signs. NOTE: Any Shortcut your GPS will suggest will likely put you on gravel roads might not be so much fun this time of year Absaraka ACTIVITIES Pizza Ranch Governor s Inn, Casselton Camping Fee is expected to be around $0; Luncheon cost on your own Schedule below is subject to change. Thursday, May 5 Arrivals anytime 6 PM Supper - Potluck Campfire following supper Friday, May 6 Breakfast on your own 1:00 PM Carpool to Herman Research Arboretum 1:30 PM tour Afternoon social and fellowship 5:30 PM Potluck supper Evening Campfire Saturday, Aug. 22 Breakfast on your own 11:15 Carpool to Casselton 12 Noon Luncheon Pizza Ranch, Casselton 5 PM Grill your own meat and bring a side dish to pass Sunday, Aug AM Potluck breakfast Goodbyes

6 Page 6 May June Bambi for Sale 2006 Airstream Bambi 19 75th Anniversary Special Excellent condition - stored inside 80% of the time. $27,000. Located in Harwood, ND Contact or Wallrolly@yahoo.com More pictures available via e- mail Fall Business Meeting Minutes Fall Business Meeting North Dakota Peace Garden Unit Fort Ransom State Park Fort Ransom, North Dakota Sept. 26, 2015 The Fall Business meeting was called to order by President Art Idso at 8:50 am followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. President Art declared a quorum present. Members present were Bailey, Wall, Larson, Towles, Reubel, Thomson, Koester, Jilek, Coonrod, Zink, Jensen, and Idso. Visitors Jim & Jan Hall Secretaries reports from the last two meetings were handed out for members to read. A motion was made by Allan Towles to approve the minutes seconded by Wanda Wall. Motion carried. Treasurers report were handed out by Bev Zink. The current bank balance is $1, The next years membership dues are $15.00 Unit plus $65.00 international for a total of $ Larry Ruebel made a motion to accept the treasures report seconded by Jack Bailey. Motion carried. Bev announced the rally fee is $5.00 per person. Old Business a new committee for the logo will be Bev Wells, Allan Towles and Ryan Jilek. New Business Don Thomson presented Allan Towles with a unit merit award ribbon and certificate. Also Cathy Reubel with recognition for her work on the directory. Monument of Peace update was given by Don Thomson stating the balance of donations is within $10, of paying off the artist. The dedication will be Sunday July 24, 2016 with a working rally starting July 20. There are 36 electric and water sites and several dry camping sites. Nominating committee report was presented by Vern Zink with Larry Ruebel for President, Chris Wells 1st Vice, Jack Bailey 2nd Vice, Secretary Bev Wells and Treas. Roxanne Towles. Motion was made by Judy Koester to accept the slate of officers seconded by Ryan Jilek. Motion carried. A motion was made by Judy Koester to donate $50.00 to the Theater House in Lisbon seconded by Jack Bailey. Motion failed. A second motion for $ was made by Ryan Jilek seconded by Larry Ruebel. Motion carried. Incoming President Larry Reubel reported on the 2016 rallies with information coming out in the next newsletter with any changes. Roxanne Towles made a motion to adjourn at 10:05 Rose Larson Acting secretary

7 Summer Buddy Rally Hawk Museum Farm Wolford, ND June 9-12, 2016 Page 7 May-June 2016 Take a step back to the 1940 s. Dale and Martha Hawk were married in 1937 and spent their lives on this farm. Dale has a love of restoring old farm equipment come and see his collection of all around Life on the Farm, meticulously restored and watch some brought back to life. All-Day Activities & Working Events Old Time Music Craft Show & Flea Market Ice Cream Parlor Old Doughnut Maker Old Popcorn Machine Shingle Making Lumber Planing Working Blacksmith Schoolhouse Rally Schedule Thursday, June 9 Arrivals after noon 6 PM Potluck Supper 7 PM Business Meeting Friday, June 10 1 PM Sawmill demonstration 2 PM Steam Threshing 4 PM Parade 5:30 PM BBQ Ribs Dinner 7 PM Variety Show & Dance Food Martha s Kitchen 7 AM Wolford Wildlife Club Burgers & more Snack Shack Camping Admission $10 per person for all three days Under 12 free Camping Fee $35 for all three days Restrooms & Showers available Shuttle Service Saturday, June Noon Steam Threshing 1 PM Sawmill Demonstration 2 PM Parade 5:30 PM Prime Rib Dinner 7:30 PM Life in a Small Town Musical Sunday, June 12 9 AM All Faiths Church Service Food Special - Fried Chicken Hawk Farm 4 Miles E, 3 Miles N of Wolford th St NE, Wolford, ND Wolford

8 Page 8 May June 2016 OFFICIAL BALLOT - North Dakota Peace Garden Unit International Officers President: First Vice President: Richard Girard Jim Cocke Second Vice President: Barry Bell Third Vice President: Recording Secretary: Treasurer: Mona Heath Gayle Ketchum Gail Harrower Nominating Committee: Doug Wylie [Vote for two] Darrell Waters Region 7 Officers President: First Vice President: Pete Yanke Don Thomson Second Vice President: Delegate to the International Rally The Delegates Meeting is defined as a deliberative assembly, meaning that Delegates have the power to discuss and amend matters before them, including matters which have not been voted on by their Units. Traditionally, Units may allow, or not allow, their Delegate to vote their conscience, meaning to cast the Unit s vote at the Delegates Meeting in accordance with their understanding of the Unit s wishes. Should the North Dakota Peace Garden Unit Delegate and/or Associate Delegate be allowed to cast the Unit s vote on matters not voted upon by the unit in accordance with their understanding of the Unit s wishes? YES NO Amendments to International Constitution Amendment 1. Proposed by the International Board of Trustees at the 2016 Midwinter IBT. Amendment 1 would change the unit notification period stated in Article XVI Section 2 from 90 days to a minimum of 80 days to make it consistent with the new range of dates of the International Rally adopted previously Should the proposed Amendment 1 be adopted? YES NO Amendment 2. Proposed by the International Board of Trustees at the 2016 Midwinter IBT. Amendment 2 would replace the present restriction that IBT members cannot serve in any other office with the qualification that they can serve in other Region or Unit offices as long as they only hold one position on the IBT. Should the proposed Amendment 1 be adopted? YES NO Please bring this BALLOT to the June Rally Business Meeting or mail/ no later than June 1 to Larry Ruebel 2398 Foxtail Lane North Mandan, ND LRUEBEL@MIDCO.NET

9

10