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1 A CHAPTER OF THE FAMILY MOTOR COACH ASSOCIATION CHARTERED 1977 Interactive web NewYorkCentrals.com May Vol 15 Issue 1 OFFICERS President 1 st Vice President 2 nd Vice President Membership Secretary Treasurer National Director Alt Nat Director Newsletter Webmaster Dan McCoy Jim Wilson Hal Soutar Elaine Barton Dolores Wilson Sue McCoy Bart Barton Steve Essler Rich Burrell Bob Flight MID WINTER LUNCHEON This past February found about 20 Centrals getting together for the annual Mid Winter luncheon. This year s gathering was held at Dominick s Restaurant in Syracuse. In spite of some cold and snowy weather we had folks come in from Canada, Rochester, Forrestport, Fultonville and points in between. UPCOMING EVENTS DETAILS INSIDE Waterloo Rally May Rally June Rally INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Officer s Reports 2-5 Rally Schedule 7 Neither rain nor snow will keep the Centrals from a good meal! Let us not forget our members who have passed away. Ctrl-Click for Chapter Webpage Ctrl-Click on Camera for Rally Pictures ANDY MANCINI JACOBUS (KO) FEY

2 President s Report Dan McCoy President@NewYorkCentrals.com..Spring has sprung Another exciting camping year starts for the New York Centrals and it looks to be shaping up to be a rally schedule with a wide variety of themes. It s with sad regrets that we have to pause and remember two members who passed away this winter. Andy Mancini was instrumental in starting of the New York Centrals and also served as the First President. Andy was a life member of FMCA. Andy and his wife Ginny were dear friends and contributed many hours to the FMCA and the New York Centrals and we all share the loss of Andy. Jacobus (Ko) Fay, with health issues was no longer RVing and recently gave up his membership after many years. You could not ask for a nicer individual to call your friend and fellow member. He will be missed by all of us that knew him and called him friend. The big rally event this year is going to be the FMCA 94 th Family Reunion in West Springfield, MA. The theme is Celebrate Your Freedom. The Northeast Area (NEAR) is responsible for hosting the event and all chapters and their members are expected to help. We have already volunteered to help serve coffee and donuts each morning and it will require everyones help (We felt by doing coffee and donuts early, it would allow us the entire day and evening to enjoy all the rally activities). Attending a large international rally like Springfield is a great time with lots to see, learn, great entertainment and a time to just have fun. If you have not made your reservations, don t wait any longer since space is limited. Everyone I know has asked for24hr generator parking spots. At our May rally, we will be Rocking-n-Rolling with a Blue Hawaii, and Elvis theme. Country Music Park in Cortland will be the setting. Time to go way back in your closets and dig out those old s clothes and join the rest of us old sock hoppers and have fun laughing at ourselves. RSVP as soon as possible so reservations can be made. If we make it thru our Rock-n-Rolling rally we can join with the Vrabels and the Bartons for their Graduation at Sned Acres Family Campground in Ovid NY. Reminder Jim and Sherry Miller are also hosting a Memorial Day weekend rally in Waterloo NY, which looks to be full of everything to keep us busy. Those planning to attend need to RSVP by 20 th of May. Advance warning! Our joint TIV s/nyc rally, where we will be expected to defend the Lyn Trophy will take place in August at Owen Orchard and Rolling Wheels Raceway. Bev Vrabel has lots of green shirts, sweatshirts and hats for sale. We will have to wear our green shirts in Springfield, so stock up now. We will have a business meeting in May. If there is anything that has to be discussed, bring it to the attention of any executive board member. Please remember we are all friends and we do not need to disrespect each other if we disagree. Take your disagreements outside and discuss it like adults, disrespect will not be tolerated in our business meetings. Malice toward none and charity for all (Abraham Lincoln Mar 4, 1865)

3 1st Vice President Report Jim Wilson Well, here it is Spring already with another great camping season ahead of us. The first campout is fast approaching on May 20th at the Country Music Park in Cortland. This rally is being hosted by Ralph and Ginger Dudgeon and Rich and Char Burrell. Dolores and I had a great winter in Florida, with a side trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for a week on our way back home. While "wintering" in Florida, we had an opportunity to meet up with Dan and Sue, Bev and Mike, Paul and Sandy, and Hal and Judy, along with all the other campers at Turkey Lake for a mini-rally hosted by Dan and Sue. We also got to meet up with Rich and Char at a later date, along with Bev and Mike, and Paul and Sandy, for some card playing, good conversation, and lunch at a local restaurant. If you haven't already done so, don't forget to register for the FMCA International Rally in West Springfield, Massachusetts, being held August 3rd through August 6th. Hope to see you all at the rally in Cortland! Jim Wilson 1st Vice President 2ND Vice President Report Hal Soutar vp@NewYorkCentrals.com Hello everyone, I trust everyone had a safe and wonderful winter. Judi and I came home a week earlier than we had planned, the weather was great and the traffic was light all the way home. It was nice to be away for the harsh upstate winters but it was even greater to be home again. It appears that spring has finally arrived, the trees are beginning to bud the tulips are up and now it s time to knock the dust off the yard equipment and begin the battle with Mother Nature. We started to mow the lawn this week now we have something to look forward to every 4 days for the next month and a half. We managed to get to the Florida rally at Turkey Lake again this year, it was great to see everyone and we enjoyed the comradery. I want to thank Dan, Sue, Paul, Sandy, Mike and Bev for their hospitality. We met some great folks and had a wonderful time. In our travels we discovered some really great camp grounds in southern Florida and maybe one or two not so great; it ll be a good reference for next year. The May rally is just around the corner and we look forward to more good time with our wonderful group. We have never been to the Country Music Park before and it ll be a great adventure. Hal Soutar

4 From the National Director Bart Barton As I write this, Elaine and I just got home from Biloxi, MS. We left 75º sunshine and returned to below freezing temperatures and snow. With any luck, the snow will be gone by the time you read this. Elaine and I are looking forward to seeing you all at the May rally at Country Music Park. We will also be co-hosting the June rally with Bev and Mike Vrabel ay Sned-Acres Family Campground in Ovid, NY. This year the FMCA International Convention will be in West Springfield, MA August 3 6. I would encourage all of you to consider attending. The national convention won t be this close again for a few years. We will be volunteering so we get to go in early. We are caravanning in so we can all park together in the 24 hour generator area. We always have a great time at these national conventions. Bart Treasurer s Report Sue McCoy Treasurer@NewYorkCentrals.com Opening Balance (As of 9/1/15) $ Revenues Membership dues $ September Rally Profits $ Clothing Sales $ Total $ Expenses Newsletter $ Greeting Cards $ 9.23 Memorial Gifts $ Apparel Order $ Total $ Ending Balance (4/20/16) $ Secretary s Report Dolores Wilson Secretary@NewYorkCentrals.com I hope everyone who was "wintering" down South has arrived home safe and sound, and for those of you that "wintered" up North, I hope the winter was kind to you. No matter where you spent this past winter, it is exciting that spring has arrived and we can now focus on the great rally schedule we have in place. I know some of our New York Centrals members did some recruiting over the winter, and our membership has grown. Thanks to each of you. When you have the opportunity, please make a point of introducing yourself to our new members and make them feel welcome. Jim and I are looking forward to the camping season ahead, and hope to see you in Cortland! Dolores Wilson

5 MEMBERSHIP REPORT Elaine Barton HI Everyone, Hope everyone had a great winter. Well it is that time of year again, dues are due! The dues can be paid at the May Rally or by sending them snail mail to me. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and catching up. Thanking you all in advance. Elaine REMINDER: ANNUAL CHAPTER DUES ARE DUE QUILTERS UNITE Hello, I'm passing this message on to the New York Centrals because we were a big part along with the FingerLakers and Penny Mixers and ON Road Quilters. During the FMCA rally in Buffalo we held a weekend sew-a- thon so I'm hoping there are still some quilters in the club so that we could help to break the old record Thank you, Cindy Smith The last time a convention was held in NY (Buffalo), we had over 300 quilts donated and a great many came from area chapters due to the efforts of Millie Worden (Finger Lakers Chapter) and many others. We encourage the area chapters to repeat our record making donation at Springfield. It is all part of "On Road Quilters". Getting word out to chapter members ASAP is important because the quilts have to be made and that takes time. We have also had stuffed animals contributed to help comfort the children. We plan on displaying the quilts in the info center during the Rally. In the past we have donated the quilts to police, fire and EMS offices in the area, but this time they will be donated to the local Ronald McDonald House to benefit the children. Any help the NE can give will be most welcome. My heart is still in the NE. Jean Pryor

6 WATERLOO REMEMBERS RALLY MAY 27-31, 2016 WATERLOO, NY Come to Waterloo, the birthplace of Memorial Day, for their 150th annual Memorial Day Celebration and enjoy the following week end activities. *Illumination Ceremony *Parade *Fireworks *Car Show *Horse and wagon tours *Woodie Reunion *Living History events *Breakfast Buffets *Arts and Crafts show *Music Entertainment *Food concessions AREA ATTRACTIONS *Women's rights National Park *Wineries *Erie Canal rides *Outlet Mall *Finger Lakes Trail train rides DRY CAMPING AT THE SENECA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 100 SWIFT STREET, WATERLOO, NY (CORNER OF SWIFT STREET & NORTH ROAD) For more information go to Rally Hosts: Jim and Sherry Miller or REGISTRATION FORM NAME F# ADDRESS PHONE AMOUNT SENT RALLY FEE: $75.00 FOR TWO PEOPLE $60.00 FOR ONE PERSON $15.00 EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON TOTAL SENT SEND REGISTRATION BY MAY 20, 2016 AND MAKE CHECKS OUT TO: JIM MILLER, 590 STEVENS ROAD, FREEVILLE, NY THIS IS DRY CAMPING. THOSE WITHOUT STACKS WILL BE PARKED TOGETHER IN A DIFFERENT AREA PLEASE BRING A GALLON OF WATER TO MAKE COFFEE! GO TO NewYorkCentrals.com to see full rally schedule.

7 Rally host/co-hosts are needed for the 2017 rally season. If you are willing to host or co-host a rally, contacthal Soutar. 2VP@NewYorkCentrals.com 2016 RALLY SCHEDULE May June July August 3-6 August Cortland Music Park, Cortland, NY Sned Acres, Ovid, NY Cherry Grove Campground, Wolcott, NY FMCA International Rally West Springfield, Mass. Rolling Wheels Racetrack & Owen Orchard Elbridge, NY Ralph & Ginger Dudgeon dudgeon@cortland.edu Rich & Char Burrell rburrell@twcny.rr.com Mike & Bev Vrabel Mike_V13209@yahoo.com Bart & Elaine Barton bartona@gmail.com Jim & Dolores Wilson jwilson010@verizon.net FMCA (NYCs will be volunteers).dan & Sue McCoy COLMAC@twcny.rr.com September Finger Lakes Region (Exact Location TBA) Hal & Judy Soutar jgandrow@frontiernet.net Steve & Roseann Essler steve.essler@hotmail.com October5-9 Greater Eastern Area Rally, Lewisburg, WV GEAR October 16 End of Season Dinner TBA

8 NEW YORK CENTRALS RALLY MAY 20-22, 2016 COUNTRY MUSIC PARK, 1824 State Rte. 13 Cortland, NY Thursday: Friday: Early arrivals welcome. 4:00-5:30 Happy Hour (and ½) Blue Hawaii themed drinks, appetizers. Dinner on your own 8:00 Sock Hop w/karaoke Wear your best Elvis or 50 s outfit KING & QUEEN parade Photo booth (photos printed and ready to take home on Sunday) Saturday WEAR YOUR GREEN SHIRTS TODAY 8-9:30 Breakfast served by hosts. Pancakes, eggs & sausage 9:30 Chapter meeting Crafts after the meeting. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN Saturday afternoon activities arranged by hosts. 3:30 Happy Hour 4:30 Blue Hawaii Barbeque (Dickie s BBQ catering) Pulled Pork & sides 7:00 Live music & dance at main bldg. Games/cards and campfire alternate activity Sunday 8:00 Coffee, Donuts and Bagels Departure Send reservation to Ginger Dudgen, 5745 US Route 11, Homer, and NY Campground Fee: $26/night Rally fee: $15 per person/$30 per couple Pilot Co-Pilot F# Phone: Address: Number of nights camping X$26 = $ plus Rally Fee $ = Total Cost: $ Make out check to Ginger Dudgen.

9 NEW YORK CENTRALS June Rally June 16 19, 2016 Sned-Acres Family Campground 6590 South Cayuga Lake Rd, Ovid, NY Graduation Weekend Hosts: Bev & Mike Vrabel Co-hosts: Elaine & Bart Barton From the North: I-90 Exit 41 take 414 South to Rt-318 East, to 5/20 East to Rt. 89 South to campground. 40 minutes from exit) From the South West: Rt 86 to exit 46, Rt. 414 North through Ovid turn right onto 96 South turn left on County Rt 138 turn left onto Rt. 89 North to 1hour&10 minutes from exit 46) From the South East: Rt 17 to Owego exit, Rt. 96 North to Ithaca to Rt. 89 North to campground. 90 minutes from Exit) The June rally is now set. Please call the campground directly to make your reservations. Tell them you are with the New York Centrals for discounted rates. We have reserved a block of sites so we will all be close together. Please check their website for more information at: We are planning a Guess Who contest for Saturday afternoon. Please send a high school graduation picture of each person with your registration form (or other picture of you around that time) for the contest. Pictures will be returned. Daily Activities: Thursday Impromptu Happy Hour and Dinner on your own Friday Happy Hour bring a snack to share Tacos in a bag, wine and cheese provided by hosts - Dinner on your own. If we can find a place we can all go together. Saturday breakfast in a bag provided - Guess Who Contest - Happy Hour bring a snack to share wine and cheese provided by hosts - Pot Luck Supper bring a dish to pass - Evening game/activity Sunday - breakfast provided ========================================================= Pilot: Co-Pilot: Guests: (Children under 18 free.) Rally Fee Per Person: $15.00 X (No.) = $ Please make your check payable to Bev Vrabel and mail it to: Bev Vrabel, 105 Bury Drive, Syracuse NY I need to receive payment by June 4 th. Questions? Call (H) (C) or Mike_V13209@Yahoo.com (that is Mike underscore V Mike_V) Thank you.

10 Richard Burrell 1767 NYS Rte. 13 Cortland, NY THANK YOU GINNY AND ANDY FOR ALL YOU DID FOR THE CENTRALS.