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1 June 5, 2013 Editors- Chuck & Doris Jean Cabalka OFFICERS President, Linda Beu st V.P, Lavonne Sandersfeld cell winter 2nd V.P., Paul Ryan Secretary, Kathy Allen Corr. Secy., Norm Beu Treasurer, Marcia Woolley One-yr. Director, Chuck Helle One-yr. Director, Sue Storjohann Two-yr. Director, Marilyn Mulbrook Two-yr. Director, Chuck Kiple INSIDE THIS ISSUE: May Rally 2 Cryptogram 2 May Rally (cont.) 3 President Linda s Message I really don't have much to say this month. I hope everyone is getting ready to go to Huron. I am excited about the new garden tour. I know that must be a big surprise to you all. I'll probably be first in line for that tour. Sure hope there isn't a conflict of some sort. There is always so much to do that we can never do all we want. I'm still hoping they bring back one of the sewing seminars I couldn't squeeze in in Sedalia. I'm afraid I may be busier than ever this year. I hope you've all sent in your votes for the motor home issue. Time is running out but is fast. Do it now if you haven't already. Please! There are several other things as well. LET S ALL GO TO HURON One Iowa Unit Caravan for early workers will be rendezvousing at Wilder City Park and Campground on Hwy. 3 at the SE corner of Allison, IA on Thursday, June 13 th. Anyone wanting to camp at Allison on the night of June 12 th is welcome. The caravan will be leaving the campground at 10:00 AM on the 13 th and head northwesterly about 170 miles to spend the night at Gull Point State Park on Spirit Lake, near Milford, IA. The next day, June 14 th, the caravan will head north to I-90, west past Sioux Falls, SD and on northwesterly to The Blue Beret for June is online now. We also just got ours via snail mail so everyone should have that as well. Please be sure to see Chuck and Doris Jean s article with pictures. Great! In case you've seen Hudson, Iowa, in particular on the news because of flooding, you probably know we're very close-maybe 10 miles from there. We spent one day pushing water around in our basement but that was due to a stuck float in the sump pump. We are very wet here but not floating yet. There are many closed roads and several bridges down. I hope all of you are just as safe as we have been. I will say I have never seen this much water in our area. We are worrying about several of you who are near waterways. Please let us know you're alright. Remember we have courtesy parking if you need it. I'm sure we will all be praying for the folks who are so much worse off than we here in Iowa are. Hope to see you all in Huron soon. Linda Huron. This day s travels will be about 225 miles and should take about 4 hours, getting the caravan to the fairgrounds in the early to mid-afternoon. If your parking date is later than June 14 th, it is our understanding that you can park at the fairgrounds, but it will cost $20 per night until your designated parking date. Another early worker caravan will be led by Chuck Helle starting on June 10th. If interested in this trip contact Chuck and Nancy at Health, Tall Ships Rally 3 Viking Trail Caravan 3 Timeless Travel Trailer 4 Board Meeting Minutes, Flagpoles? Business Meeting Minutes, More Health 5 6 IOWA LUNCHEON AT INTERNATIONAL Iowa Unit s First VP, Lavonne Sandersfeld, has made arrangements for the Iowa Unit Luncheon at the International Rally in Huron. It will be on Sunday, June 30 th at the Plains Restaurant, which is located at th St. NE, near the Big Pheasant. Gathering time will be 11:30 with eating time at noon. It will be order from the menu. At this time, Lavonne thinks there will be approximately 30 members in attendance, so we should have a good turnout. Mark this on your calendar and see you there. If you plan to attend, Lavonne would greatly appreciate it if you would get in touch with her so she can let the restaurant know how many to expect. She can be reached by cell phone at

2 MARVELOUS MAY MEETING By Nancy Helle #5494 What a beautiful area for a rally!! We each received a ditty bag which included information for the surrounding area and a strawberry that opened up into a bag for shopping. The real challenge was to get the bag back into the strawberry pouch! The tours had been rearranged so we could go to all of them. Friday morning we toured the John Deere Harvester Plant in East Moline, IL. We watched a brief video first, then toured the plant. While waiting for the tour to start, Carolyn Muir gave us an up close view on the display model of components she worked on while employed at the facility. One of these harvesters costs $700,000. After the John Deere tour, some of us had just enough time to eat at Lagomarcino s, an authentic soda fountain, before we headed for the Isabel Bloom Studio Production Tour. Unique sculptures were made with cement. Statues, vases and smaller objects were made to resemble weathered items after coatings were applied and wiped off. We returned to the campground for Happy Hour and visiting around the campfire. Saturday morning some members went to the Farmers Market in downtown Davenport. Later we all met at US Adventure RV for lunch and a maintenance session on getting our units ready for the season. At the conclusion, questions from members were answered. We were given a guided tour of their facility. Thank you US Adventure RV for furnishing our lunch. There was a 1955 Airstream, which was being restored, sitting in front of the building. Many of us took pictures of it. While at US Adventure RV we met several couples who were interested in obtaining an Airstream. They are potential members for our club. Many of the ladies went to the quilt shop in LeClaire to purchase fabric or kits for future projects. Donella and Marilyn inspecting a combine Cryptogram of the Month Group Picture in US Adventure RV (Continued on page 3) Here is this month s cryptogram for those who enjoy this sort of brain exercise. As usual, each letter in the phrase stands for another and no letter stands for itself. The solution is shown later in this newsletter. The clue for this puzzle is G equals A. B E G H G A C K G H C G F F J B K E G L G H F P O A A C P M K! H E G O D W, H P H E K X P E O W P O W, N T R C W G O L F G C W P O W. O P B R H W P O H P E T C P O. J P T G F F U P N K. W K K J P T H E K C K. 2

3 DEALER SPOTLIGHT: Shorewood RV Center South 4975 Hubbell Avenue Des Moines, IA Bill Thomas Camper Sales, Inc. 101 Thomas R.V. Way Wentzville, MO JUNE BIRTHDAYS 1 Myra Joseph 7 Dana Johnson 10 Brad Nelson 16 Jim Caffrey (Continued from page 2) May Rally When we visited the Walnut Grove Pioneer Village on Saturday a wedding was taking place in the Olde St. Ann s Church with the reception following in the saloon. While we were at the village we used our coupons for free ice cream cones. A business meeting was held after our evening meal. A vote was taken on the proposed amendment to the Constitution. Terry and Verona Freiburger were initiated as new members. Hobart and Airstream ready to restore, with John Heckman & Scott Allen US Adventure RV 5120 N. Brady Street Davenport, IA Phone: FAX Fogdall RV (not a dealer) (warranty, parts and service only) 7805 Ace Place Cedar Falls, IA Phone: FAX: JUNE ANNIVERSARIES 5 Chuck & Marj Wadsley 13 Dale & Joan Lafrentz 14 Gary & Cheryl Burrows 23 Richard & Martha Jirus 26 John & Carolyn Heckman 26 Paul & June Ryan Roberta Darbyshire from Davenport, also joined us for the weekend. Our hosts, Mike and Dana Johnson, Ian and Carolyn Muir and Larry and Marsha Larson had planned all our meals for the rally. No kitchen duty for the rest of us! Yippee!! Sunday morning after breakfast and the rain, an auction was held for the surplus food items. As soon as the screen room was dry, it was taken down and packed up. Since bad weather was on the way, we all headed home. WHAT A SUPER RALLY THANKS TO OUR HOSTS. Statues in Isabel Bloom Studio SPACE AVAILABLE ON VIKING TRAIL CARAVAN Your newsletter team received the following on June 3 rd and are including it in this newsletter. It was part of a mass mailing, so some of you may also have received it. 3 Wellness Report A recent telephone check with the Wininger s revealed that Marcella was doing fine with her recovery from her back problem. However, Ray indicated that she then developed digestion problems. A return trip to Mayo at Rochester revealed that she had some blockage in an intestine, so an operation removed about 6 inches of that intestine. She is now recovering from the surgery and Ray reported that she is getting stronger each day. They still have hopes of making it to Huron. Atta a girl, Marcella! WE RE GOING TO THE TALL SHIPS RALLY A unit caravan to the Region 7 Tall Ships Rally in Duluth, MN has been approved by the Board and will be led by Chuck and Doris Jean Cabalka. It will be a two-day caravan, rendezvousing at the City Campground in Independence, IA on July 22 nd. The campground is on the east side of Hwy. 150, just north of the Wapsi River at the south edge of town. From there, the run will be to the Treasure Island Casino Campground in Welch (Red Wing), MN. The caravan will leave the campground about 10:00 AM on the 22 nd and it should take only about 4 ½ hours to the casino including a lunch stop along the way. According to their website, the cost is $25.00 per night for full hookups. Camping at the Treasure Island Casino during the Great River Road Caravan. The second day s run of about 220 miles (July 23 rd ) will be from the casino to Buffalo Valley RV Park (rally site) near Duluth and should only take about 4 hours (5 with a lunch stop). Chuck and Doris Jean and Donella Watkinson and Lavonne Sandersfeld are already signed up to go and Ben and Marcia Woolley are in the process of getting registered. Leonard and Betty Sullivan will also be at the rally and Dave and Pat Shaw may join our caravan. The rally is restricted to 55 units and, at this time, the number registered is unknown. If anyone else is interested, you can check on availability by getting in touch with Region 7 President Linda Agre at agre5628@aol.com. This is a mass to the participants of the 2013 and 2015 Viking Trail Caravan. We currently have a vacancy on this year s caravan and we re asking for help. We ve exhausted the standby list and if we re not able to fill this vacancy it s going to cost the couple who canceled a considerable amount of money in late cancellation fees. We are asking the 2015 caravan participants to contact us asap if you d be interested in moving to the 2013 caravan. What we re asking all of you to do is talk to your friends and tell them there s an opening and they should contact us asap if they re interested in going this year. Contact Info: Ron & Cyndi Carnein, 3700 S. Westport Ave. #1704, Sioux Falls, SD " The caravan dates are July 11 th thru September 6 th, with a rendevous at St. Andrews by the Sea, NB and ends in N. Sydney, NS.

4 TIMELESS TRAVEL TRAILER TOUR While in the Denver, CO area (Arvada, to be precise) to attend the high school graduation of a granddaughter, Chuck and Doris Jean Cabalka had an opportunity to tour the Timeless Travel Trailer facility in Wheat Ridge. Timeless has been featured on the Travel Channel on TV. This firm, founded in 2004, provides a unique service for those RV owners who want something special in their RV s and who have the money to have it done. For nearly 30 years, founder Brett Hall worked in railroad passenger car operations. His expertise was all-encompassing, from structures to mechanical and from systems to interiors. In 2004, after founding and selling the American Orient Express Railway Company, he got back into his true passion re-manufacturing beautiful travel vehicles, only this time it was trailers rather than train cars. The firm, Timeless Travel Trailers does not restore RV s, but primarily customizes the interiors (although they will make some exterior repairs and polishing as part of the interior project). The first one they did was an old Spartan that was almost trash when they started but turned out to be beautiful in the end. Although they will customize nearly any RV, they seem to prefer Airstreams. They do about 20 units per year, with costs normally running well into 6 digits. When Chuck and Doris Jean toured the facility, they saw a small Airstream that had undergone a huge transformation. Not only had it been polished to within an inch of it s life, Timeless is able to purchase, direct from the Airstream Company, trailers which consist of just the running gears and shell. They then completely build the interior to customer s orders. Although there are a few 2 or 3 person firms doing this sort of custom interiors, Timeless (with 25 employees and 10,000 sq. ft. of space) is the largest, by far. You can find much more information by visiting timelesstraveltrailers.com on the internet. One of their current projects is a complete customized interior in a classic Airstream motorhome and this work will be featured on an upcoming Travel Channel program. Work Space, Sink, Pizza Oven, Serving Table and Lift-up Door but it had new running gears and a very unique interior. It had been outfitted as a rolling pizza parlor, complete with work table, cold storage, oven and left-side opening to serve customers. Because it was to be shipped to Australia, they had even had to move the entrance door to the opposite side of the rig, since Australia drives on the wrong side of the road. It was something to see. They are in the process of designing the modification of an Airstream trailer to a total length of 40 feet. That will be quite a sight when completed. 4

5 Solution to Cryptogram What a great rally we had at Long Grove! Thanks, to the Johnson s, Muir s and Larson s. Now, it s on to Huron. You all come. See you there. Anyone Have Flagpoles For Sale? Chuck and Doris Jean Cabalka are in need of three (3) telescoping flagpoles. The metal ones they got from Paul Ryan a few years ago finally gave out. New poles, at more than $120 each, are out of the question. If anyone knows of poles that no one is using and would be interested in selling, have them get in touch with C&DJ at cdjcabalka@juno.com or by phoning Having them before heading to Huron on June 12 th would be appreciated. Thanks! The meeting was called to order by President Linda Beu. Iowa Unit Board Meeting at Scott County Fairgrounds, Long Grove, Iowa May 13, 2013 Officer roll call was answered by President Linda Beu, 1st VP Lavonne Sandersfeld, 2nd VP Paul Ryan, Corresponding Secretary Norm Beu, Recording Secretary Kathy Allen, Treasurer Marcia Woolley, and Directors Chuck Helle, and Marilyn Mulbrook. Directors Sue Storjohann and Chuck Kiple, and Past President Pat Dellamuth were absent. Bills are: Dana Johnson $ for the May rally and $42.79 for the new Iowa Unit electric roaster, Nancy Helle $75.33 for paper and postage for Iowa Unit Directories, Marcia Woolley $70.00 for postage, Norm Beu $ for postage, and new Iowa Unit note cards. Paul Ryan moved that the bills be paid. Seconded and carried. The Treasurer s report was filed for audit. Linda Beu moved that we approve the rally cost of $14.00 per person. Seconded and carried. Kathy Allen has an electronic good quality version of our Iowa Unit artwork, and has it available to share. Iowa Unit Caravans: Caravans to the International Rally in Huron SD (approximate dates): June 9th Paul Ryan, June 10th Chuck Helle, and June 12th Chuck Cabalka. Caravan to the Region 7 s Tall Ship Rally in Duluth MN July 22nd Chuck Cabalka. Motion to approve: Lavonne Sandersfeld. Seconded and carried. Linda Beu moved that she be the International Rally delegate and Lavonne Sandersfeld the alternative. Seconded and carried The Iowa Unit delegate to the International Rally will need our decision on the proposed new WBCCI non-airstream Motor Home Proposal. For members at the rally, a secret paper ballot will be taken. Linda Beu will , and announce in our newsletter the procedure to vote. Linda will vote for the proposal" for all members not contacting her. If questions, contact Linda Beu. The Iowa Unit owns many items that have not been used in several years, and are being stored by various members. Members storing these items are to provide a list to Linda Beu. Lavonne Sandersfeld shared the Iowa Unit responsibilities for the 2014 Region 8 Rally at Kirksville MO One Breakfast, Parking, and Serve-only one dinner. For merit points, our budget was discussed for our 36 unit member-rigs and 15 affiliates. Incoming dues are $765, Expenses estimated at $528, which leaves an estimated positive balance of $236. Lavonne Sandersfeld moved to approved. Seconded and carried. A letter from Chuck Cabalka was read for suggestions to lower our treasury balance. The Committee to lower our treasury balance, Scott Allen, Chuck Helle, and Marilyn Mulbrook presented their ideas. Their final recommendation is that the funds be used to benefit our unit, by increasing active membership, including recruiting new active members. Scott Allen moved that the October 2013 rally be a no-cost rally fee. Camping costs will remain the responsibility of the individual members not free. Seconded and carried. Respectfully submitted, Kathy Allen, Recording Secretary 5

6 Iowa Unit Business Meeting at Scott County Fairgrounds, Long Grove, Iowa - May 18, 2013 President Linda Beu called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Officer roll call was answered by President Linda Beu, First Vice President Lavonne Sandersfeld, Second Vice-President Paul Ryan, Corresponding Secretary Norm Beu, Recording Secretary Kathy Allen, Treasurer Marcia Woolley, Directors, Chuck Helle, and Marilyn Mulbrook. Past President Pat Dellamuth, Directors Sue Storjohann and Chuck Kiple were absent. Linda Beu moved the minutes be accepted as posted. Seconded and carried. Marcia reports $ starting balance. Also a $ Common Cents donation was made at the Hutchinson KS 2013 Region 8 Rally. Treasurers report was filed for audit. Unfinished business: Volunteer committee to lower our treasury balance, Scott Allen, Chuck Helle, and Marilyn Mulbrook presented their final recommendation that the funds be used to benefit our unit, by increasing active membership, including recruiting new active members. Scott Allen moved that the October 2013 rally be a no-cost rally fee. Camping costs will remain the responsibility of the individual members not free. Seconded and carried. New business: May rally fees are $14.00 per person. No count on units present. Chuck Helle asked that anyone wanting Iowa Unit shirts see him. Vintage Jackets and Blue Berets are also available. Linda Beu announced board approval of Iowa Unit Caravans: Caravans to the International Rally in Huron SD (approximate dates): June 9th Paul Ryan, June 10th Chuck Helle, and June 12th Chuck Cabalka. Caravan to the Region 7 s Tall Ship Rally in Duluth MN July 22nd Chuck Cabalka. Linda Beu / Lavonne Sandersfeld were elected by the board to be the Iowa Unit delegate/alternate to the 2013 International Rally in Huron SD. A spirited discussion was held about the proposed new WBCCI non-airstream Motor Home Proposal. For members at the rally, a secret paper ballot was taken. For other members, Linda Beu will each member, and also announce in our newsletter the procedure to vote. Linda will vote for the proposal for all members not contacting her. If questions, contact Linda Beu. Lavonne has tickets for the Iowa Unit Luncheon in Huron SD to be held Sunday June 30th at the Plains Restaurant. After Sunday s breakfast, the extra rally food will be auctioned and donations received will go into the Common Cents Fund. Lavonne Sandersfeld shared the Iowa Unit responsibilities for the 2014 Region 8 Rally at Kirksville MO one Breakfast, Parking, and one Serve-only dinner. Marilyn Mulbrook and Chuck and Nancy Helle are hosting the next Iowa Unit Rally Do Nothing at a campground near Liscomb IA. From Thursday August 15th to Sunday August 18th show up and enjoy, organized games, and tours. More details will be in the next newsletter. The September rally, Christmas in September hosted by Dale and Joan Lafrentz will be in Adel Iowa from September Hosted by Paul and June Ryan, the Villages of Van Buren will be our October Rally/Installation of officers at the Heartland Christian Campground in Birmingham IA. The rally will start on FRIDAY and extend to MONDAY - October New members Verona & Terry Freiburger were installed by First Vice President Lavonne Sandersfeld. Then we laughed together about their journeys into the Airstream family. Linda Beu thanked hosts Dana & Mike Johnson, Ian & Carolyn Muir, and Larry and Marsha Larson for hosting this May rally. Respectfully submitted Kathy Allen, Recording Secretary MORE HEALTH NEWS In a phone call Nancy Helle reported that son Andy is doing very well. All the tubes are out and he is working full-time. He is eating properly, gaining back his lost weight and looking healthy again. He s even looking forward to playing volleyball soon. Sven marveled at the agreeable way Ole got along with Lena. He asked Ole, Vhat is your secret. Vell, said Ole, I alvays tell her da truth...even if I have to lie a little. 6