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1 Wisconsin s Badger State Association of Family Campers and RVers, founded as National Campers & Hikers Association. Feb March 2018 Inside this issue:g Contacts 2 BSA Minutes 3-4 State Director s Message 5 Chapter News 6 Program News 7 Get Acquainted Form 8 Scholarship Info 8 Great Lakes Regional 9-10 Green Bay Area Attractions Birthday & Anniversary 13 Subscription Form 13 Campouts & Events 14 BSA Meetings 14 Camping Today Update 15 Campground & RV Ads 16 RV Dealer Ad 17 President s Ponderings Marty Maciejewski, BSA President The February 3rd, luncheon and BSA Meeting at the VFW in Kiel, was lightly attended. Thanks to all that braved the snowy weather and came out to make it a success. Thanks to Jim and Judi Camp for making the arrangements to rent the VFW hall, and thanks to everyone for helping cleanup afterward. Looking forward to the 2018 Camping Season... First up is, the RV show in Milwaukee, March 1st - 4th. Thanks in advance, to all who faithfully donate their time to promote family camping and help increase FCRV membership. Wisconsin State Campout, June 8-10, is being held at the Brown County Fairgrounds, in DePere. This will be an excellent opportunity to recon the lay of the land, check out the Fairgrounds and it s facilities, and finalize our plans for hosting the upcoming, Great Lakes Regional, in August. FCRV National Campvention, July 9-13, in Doswell, Virginia. We pray for safe travels and awesome memories for all those that can and will attend. August 2nd - 5th, Great Lakes Regional, at Brown County Fairgrounds, in DePere. Hosted by the State Director and BSA members. I am hopeful for excellent attendance, as we will need everyone s help in order to put on a successful Regional. Due to our State s participation in the Great Lakes Regional, the August, Harvest Campout has been cancelled for Hurry up Spring! We want to go camping! Notes from the Publisher This Publication is made possible, in part, by our advertisers. Please support them at every opportunity! Please remember this newsletter is yours and the content is entirely dependent on the submissions from you; the members. As Publisher, I do not edit the content submitted. Submissions may need to be edited for space. I will try to make every effort that all the important information is contained in the space available. If you would like a copy of the Badger Banner mailed to you, please complete the subscription form and mail it with your payment to the current BSA Treasurer. The Badger Banner is: badgerbanner@gmail.com The deadline for the next issue is two weeks from the February and June meetings and the 15th of the month for April, August and November issues. Like past publishers, I will send out the Banner two weeks from the due date for submissions provided members get me articles by the deadline. I will do my best with your help to get the Banner out a month after the last BSA meeting provided I receive articles on time.

2 President Marty Maciejewski (920) BADGER BANNER Badger State Association Officers Vice President Secretary Ray Suennen Nancy Gittel (920) (414) PAGE 2 Treasurer Faith Zittlow (920) Enneperzittlowbsa@gmail.com Chairpersons Badger Banner Advertising Property Scholarship Historian Publisher Judi Camp badgerbanner@gmail.com Joyce & Don Oldenburg (262) djold@sbcglobal.net Bud & Ruth White (262) rbwhite2@att.net Jan Cushing (262) kcushing@wi.rr.com Dahle Enneper (920) denneper@gmail.com Directors Wisconsin State Director Kip Cushing (262) kcushing@wi.rr.com Field Directors Conservation Open for Volunteer Disaster Awareness & Safety Awareness Training (DASAT) Art Kruegel (414) a.kruegel@att.net Campers Actively Moving Program (CAMP) Open for Volunteer Teens Open for Volunteer Wildlife Open for Volunteer Youth Nancy Gittel (414) gittels4@sbcglobal.net Chapter Contacts Foxtrotters Ken Enneper (920) klenneper@gmail.com Wis-Cows Art & Judy Kruegel (414) a.kruegel@att.net Wisconsin Teen Association Kip Cushing (262) kcushing@wi.rr.com Badger Banner -Voice of the Badger State Association of FCRV Official Publication of the Badger State Association of Family Campers and RVers Send all chapter news, items, columns, special news, and pictures to the Publisher. Deadline is 2 weeks after each BSA meeting. The Badger Banner is published 5 times a year. Opinions, observations and conclusions expressed herein are those of the various authors and do not necessarily reflect those of FCRV or the Badger State Association. Advertising in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Badger State Association or FCRV of the product or service advertised. Members of the Badger State Association are affiliated with the Family Campers and RVers Transit Rd.. Bldg. 2. DePew, NY Dues are $30 for one year, $58 for two years and $84 for three years. Any FCRV member in good standing, who is a member-at-large in Wisconsin or a member of a chapter in Wisconsin is a member of the Badger State Association.

3 BADGER BANNER PAGE 3 BADGER STATE ASSOCIATION MINUTES Minutes are subject to approval of the Association members at the next meeting. February 3, 2018 VFW Post 6707 Kiel, Wisconsin The meeting was called to order at 12:35 p.m. by President Marty Maciejewski. Marty led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the FCRV prayer. The following chapters were represented: Foxtrotters and Wiscows. Secretary s Report: Nancy Gittel Minutes of August 12, 2017 were accepted with no changes by a motion made by Foxtrotters and seconded by Wiscows. Treasurer's Report: Faith Zittlow The balance as of May 31, 2017 $5, Income: Advertising (5) Expenses: CK#1062 Kip/Jan Cushing (reimbursements) CK#1063 Brown Co. Parks Dept 1, Balance as of February 2, 2018 $4, A motion was made to accept the Treasurer s report by Foxtrotters and seconded by Wiscows. Dick Wisby Scholarship Fund: Jan Cushing Savings Balance as of Jan. 1, 2017 $2, Total Interest - YTD 1.42 Savings Balance December 31, , CD Balances - January 1, , Total Interest - YTD Total CD Balance 5, Total Balance - December 31, 2017 $8, A motion was made to accept the Scholarship Fund report by Wiscows and seconded by Foxtrotters. Jan Cushing reported that scholarship applications are due by July 1 st. Jan and she ll send the information to interested parties. Advertising Committee: Don and Joyce Oldenburg Shannon had paid for an ad at Harvest campout. No longer working there. What should we do with the ad? Suggestion to contact her and find out. Five ads paid. One ad canceled out. Badger Banner: Judi Camp Jim Camp reported for Judi, who is sick. Deadline for the Badger Banner is due in 2 weeks (2/17). DASAT (Disaster Awareness & Safety Awareness Training): Art Kruegel Art passed out Judging your driving questionnaire on Smart Driving. Be cautious when you drive. Should we do something like this at the Regional? Yes. 4 hour course. He submitted a receipt for copies at Office Depot/Office Max for $13.75 to be reimbursed. Youth Director: Nancy Gittel Historian: Dahle Enneper No Report. No Report. Teens: Kip Cushing Kip Cushing reported that the scholarship fund is still available for any teen that wishes to apply. Discussion on the current teen bank account. Motion to put the money from the teen account in the scholarship fund. Motion was made by Foxtrotters and seconded by Wiscows. The following committees are still open for anyone that would like to volunteer to lead one of the following groups: Conservation, Wildlife, CAMP (Campers Actively Moving Program) and Teen Director. If you are interested; Please Contact Kip Cushing, our State Director. (Continued on Page 4)

4 BADGER BANNER BADGER STATE ASSOCIATION MINUTES (Continued) Minutes are subject to approval of the Association members at the next meeting. PAGE 4 (Continued from Page 3) State Directors Report: Kip Cushing Kip showed us what the new logo will look like - FCRV International Camping Club, which will slowly be integrated. FCRV.org - is on top. If you see any errors on the website, send an to Vicki and Scott. The Retiree Rally is March in Tallahassee FL. All are welcome whether you re retired or not. Thong contest. T-shirt contest is for guys going on spring break from the 60 s. National is in Virginia this July. Activities for all from Youth to Adults. Wisconsin is hosting the Great Lakes Regional Aug. 1-5, Everybody voting on 3 trustees this year. Camping Today is now available online or buy a subscription. RV show - Why join? Fun, friendship and fellowship - recreational family type camping. Group camping. Conversation, wildlife program, DASAT, SMP, youth, teen, adult programs, veterans program, scholarships, many camping opportunities, places to go. To visit in Illinois, April Piggyville IL. To nominate a family, individual for any awards, there are award forms online. Old Business: Regional Campout coming along fine. Jan Cushing sent out an article to all state directors and Camping Today. Visitors Bureau - got pictures to include. Lots to do in Green Bay. Dahle Enneper sent letters out to many places. Still working on some connections. Anybody interested on a fishing guide? Jay Gittel gave Kip a name of a guy at Schneider that can talk on a presentation on a safety course for driving. Getting the word out and get people excited to come to Regional. Kip will be promoting it at the retiree rally. Faith said she can get a list of things to do that s not all there vendor fairs, craft shows that s not all listed on the main listings. Ray is doing a cast iron cooking demonstration. Friday breakfast. Tailgating thing on Saturday. Michigan, Illinois wants to know what they can do. Get brats. Watermelon, sweet corn. Sports, not just football. Family night: door prizes, entertainment. Tours, wineries, etc. in Door County, casino runs. There s lots of biking trails in the Green Bay area. Focus type article you can go anywhere in Green Bay in 15. Min. Coffee house brew own coffee. Buy samples of coffee there. Send a copy of your article to Kip. RV show is March 1-4. Let Kip know when you can work for the schedule. They ll meet you at the door and let you in. Motion was made to pay the rental fee of $50 to VFW. (Jan made the motion and Art seconded?) State Campout 2018: will be at Brown County Fairgrounds June Will figure out the layout for parking for regional. It s wide open. Kip will call Matt to reserve it for state. New Business: Discussion on state government, state and county parks. Need a conservation program again. Jim Camp interest in running it again? Entertainment Committee: The next outing will be in April. Entertainment Committee should have information in the next Badger Banner. Meeting adjourned at 2:03 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by, Nancy Gittel, BSA Secretary

5 BADGER BANNER PAGE 5 State Director s Message Kip Cushing, Wisconsin State Director That was a nice snow storm we had for our Kiel meeting, hope everyone made it home safely. Thanks for the food Marty - Well Done - it was all good. The meeting was good too. I pretty much covered the new Logo that is being introduced. There was a to the Executive Board which I got as State Director asking if we would be interested in purchasing a 3x5 flag of the Old logo or one of the New Logo. I don t know if the State Association would be interested in either one to fly at State functions. A one sided 3x5 flag runs $60 plus tax and shipping costs, a 2 sided flag runs $110 plus tax and shipping, for those members of the executive board and members at large interested. If you would be interested in either please let me know. That price I heard may only be good for a week or two and is subject to change. I priced one out at Dover Flag in Racine and she gave me a price of $90 for a one sided and didn t recommend the two sided which is two flags sewn together for twice the price of one. FYI Don t forget to vote for Trustee s in April. The election will again be done by for those that the national office has and snail mail for those the office does not have. The March Camping Today will have a short paragraph on their platform and themselves. Please, join us this year at the Get Acquainted Campout. It is will be held again at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn on Memorial Day Weekend. At this time we are planning on furnishing a supper on Saturday Night followed by a campfire. I will have corn hole boards available for a little competition during the day. We also want you to please help us by attending the Great Lakes Regional Campout at the Brown County Fairgrounds in DePere on the Fox River. We will be holding our State Campvention in June there to finalize all plans and who will be doing what and where we need help yet. I would like as many members as possible to attend even those of you who have not had an opportunity to join us at past campouts. Set aside August 1 st - 5 th on your calendars to join in on the fun and fellowship planned for this big campout. Remember this is a Regional and we will have guests from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky joining us at this campout. We will be promoting it at the RV Show, the Retiree Rally in March, and the National Campvention in July. Speaking of the Retiree Rally in Tallahassee, FL March 19 th 23 rd, if you just retired this year and are excited to do something, come join the three couples that are going. We would love to have you join us for some fun and games and entertainment for a week in Florida. The registration form is in Camping Today or you can go on line and get one off the FCRV.ORG web site.

6 BADGER BANNER Foxtrotter News Dahle Enneper Greetings from the Foxtrotters, We had a great time at our last meeting. It was wonderful to see everyone. Getting excited with all this nice weather. Soon we should be getting all of our campers ready to start off another great season of camping! Looking forward to spending time visiting with everyone around the campfire. Hope everyone has a Happy Easter and think Spring, it s coming!!! Also our deepest sympathies go out to Judi and her family on the loss of her sister, Bobbie. PAGE 6 WISCOWS MOO NEWS Art Kruegel Here comes Peter Cotton tail, hopping down the bunny trail, Hipi De Hop, Hipi De Hop he comes! HEY, wait a minute, he stopped by my flower bed to smell my flowers! HEY, he is not smelling my flowers, he is EATING THEM! Anybody interested in some rabbit stew cooked in my cast iron kettle? The WISCOWs held their winter meeting on January the Machine Shed. Most all attended and enjoyed a meal together before the meeting. They heard some disappointing news in that Joe & Karen will be giving up their camping due to their health concerns. We did enjoy our weekends with them! Karen was also our Recording Secretary, and will be replaced by Jo Ann Wolinger, (Thanks for stepping up to help us out, Jo Ann) The WISCOW s fired up their camping outings for In addition to the Badger State campouts, they set the location for their Labor Day weekend to Black Hawk (C.O.E.) near DeSoto, on the Mississippi River, and moved the weekend for their Celebration camp out to the 4th weekend in September. (Instead of the third weekend.) All of us are looking forward to help making the FCRV Regional Camp County Fair Grounds successful. Looking forward to enjoying an excellent camping season in 2018!

7 BADGER BANNER PAGE 7 Disaster Awareness & Safety Awareness Training (DASAT) Art Kruegel Writing this while on our winter vacation for So far, all is going well, no break down s (except for a burned out directional light) and the weather is good. Had a conversation with another snow birder, this morning, (No names, please!) about a break down he had. Not saying that if he would have done anything different, the out come would have been different, (The alternator still did not work!) BUT, if he would have stayed aware of his how his motor home was operating, he may have noticed that the alternator was not working, (The volt meter was showing -12 volts instead of the 14+ volts needed to keep the battery charged)) and not needed a tow off the Interstate. (They most likely would have still have had a 4 day delay awaiting parts.) What I am saying, the driver must stay aware of how the vehicle is operating and have an ideal of what needs to be done when something happens. I hope the information I handed out about our driving habits at the BSA meeting in Kiel was helpful. (The only way it will be helpful is if you actually read it and totaled your results!) Remember, (as Smoky the Bear says) only you can make the change to correct some bad/poor driving habits that you may have. Sometimes it may take a gentle nudge from your co-pilot to bring a concern to your attention. Whatever it takes, stay alert at all times while driving. If you were unable to attend the meeting in Kiel, I will have some of this information available at out next BSA meeting. I know I have said this before, but I think it is worth repeating. When you get ready to wake up your R.V.: 1. Do not forget to check the expiration dates on the stuff in your medicine cabinet. Some will have expiration dates, some will not, but if it does not look right to you, replace it. 2. Flush your potable water system, especially if you used anti-freeze in the lines. No matter who did the winterizing, it does not take much to forget a valve and get anti- freeze in you water heater. (Happened to me last fall!) I feel it is best to use the time proven way of sanitizing, a ¼ cup of bleach and fill the system, let it set for a day, and flush with water. (Most R.V. manuals have this procedure explained in detail) 3. Check your tires. I don t know why, but one of my tires had only 40 psi. I brought it up to 80 psi, and it is holding (so far??) but I check the psi every morning before we leave. 4. Check your electrical system. I needed to change my batteries this spring. They were good last fall, kept a charger on them over the winter, but they were bad this month. Also just make sure the entire system is working properly. (No mice eaten wires!) This is just a quick check list. I know from experience that it is easier to fix a broken thing (anything) at home than on the road. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the road again!

8 BADGER BANNER PAGE 8 REGISTRATION FORM GET ACQUAINTED CAMPOUT WALWORTH COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ELKHORN, 25-28, 2018 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 18, 2018 LAST NAME FIRST NAME SPOUSE/GUEST ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP # OF ADULTS # OF TEENS #YOUTH PHONE # ( ) ADDRESS CAMPING FEE: PER NIGHT - TO BE PAID AT TIME OF CHECK-IN MEAL COST: $5.00 PER PERSON - TO BE PAID AT TIME OF CHECK-IN SEND REGISTRATION FORM TO: KIP AND JAN CUSHING TH STREET KENOSHA, WI OR kcushing@wi.rr.com Scholarship Information The Dick Wisby Memorial Scholarship Fund has money available for dependents of Wisconsin members to help with college expenses. Applications must be requested by April 15, Requests may be made by (kcushing@wi rr.com) or by snail mail to: Jan Cushing, th St., Kenosha, WI Completed applications must be returned by July 15, 2018.

9 BADGER BANNER PAGE GREAT LAKES REGIONAL The 2108 Great Lakes Regional will be held on August 1-5 at the Brown County Fairgrounds in DePere, WI. There are many things to do and see in the area. Lambeau Field Stadium Tours and the Packer Hall of Fame are a must for visitors to the Green Bay area. For information on times and prices check the website: Family night 2018 (it is actually a practice session) has not yet been announced. In the past, it has been held on the first Saturday in August. This is a chance for the general public to experience Lambeau Field from the stands. The National Railroad Museum is only blocks away from the fairgrounds. It is very interesting and offers rides around the grounds. The Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the nicest ones in Wisconsin. Heritage Hill State Historical Park offers a living history lesson of the early settlers of Northeastern Wisconsin. Door County, with its quaint villages, shops and restaurants is about an hour drive. There are numerous orchards and wineries in Door County. We are also planning many things to do at the fairgrounds. They include cast iron cooking and care, line dancing and music. The usual games of corn hole, ladder golf, washer toss and bean bag baseball will be available. We are working on trying to set up a highway safety seminar given by Schneider Trucking. Meals being planned are Friday morning breakfast and Saturday night supper. Saturday supper is being planned as a tailgate party. We ask that everyone come wearing their favorite sports apparel. (It does not need to be only football). Sunday morning is coffee, juice and donut holes followed by a church service. This is not a complete list of everything and is subject to change. Early bird days are July 30 and 31. The cost for early bird days is the current daily rate of $30.00 per night which includes water and electric. For more information and a registration form, contact us at kcushing@wi.rr.com or call Jan at or Kip at

10 BADGER BANNER PAGE GREAT LAKES REGIONAL CAMPOUT AUGUST 1-5, 2018 BROWN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS DEPERE, WI Games, Self-Guided Tours, Saturday Evening Meal Pre-Registration Activity Fee $15.00 (must be postmarked by July 20, 2018) Activity Fee at the Gate $20 Camping Fee - $25.00 per night (water& electric) payable upon arrival, cash or check Name Address City State Zip Adults Youth Teens Special Needs Parking? Yes No Type of Unit Length Number of Slides Second Family in Unit - $15.00 Name Address City State Zip Adults Youth Teens Special Needs Parking? Yes No Hosted by Wisconsin, this year s campout will include lots of fun events and food. Make checks payable to: Wisconsin Field Directors Fund Send pre-registration activity fee only to: Kip & Jan Cushing, th St., Kenosha, WI Questions?: Contact us at kcushing@wi.rr.com or call (Jan) or (Kip)

11 B AD G ER B AN N ER PAGE 11 Green Bay Area Attractions The Automobile is Art The Automobile Gallery located in downtown Green Bay has 50 beautiful cars on display, representing every decade of the last 100 years. Tour the gallery featuring hot rods to cruisers Saturdays and Sundays. The gallery is housed in a completely refinished vintage Cadillac dealership. Don t miss the dragster mounted to the wall. The car collection rotates often, so return visits are encouraged. For gallery hours visit National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help Green Bay, WI is well-known as home of the Green Bay Packers, cheese, and great beer, but many people don t know that it is also home to the only site in the United States where an apparition of the Virgin Mary has been officially approved by the Catholic Church. The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help is located just outside of Green Bay in the town of Champion, WI. This is the location where in 1859, the Blessed Virgin appeared to a Belgian immigrant named Adele Brise and asked her to teach the Catholic faith. She followed this advice, and this location serves as a reminder of this apparition. Green Bay Botanical Garden In 2011, the Vatican approved the shrine as a holy site. For a map, shrine hours and mass information, visit Visit the Green Bay Botanical Garden to see the exquisite landscaping and architectural structures among 47 acres of lush gardens. This horticultural and recreational resource to the area also offers a variety of education programs to the community and visitors from photography to hiking to gardening. For event details and garden hours visit

12 B AD G ER B AN N ER PAGE 12 Green Bay Area Attractions Football, all year long. Even though the NFL season doesn t start until late August, that doesn t mean that you can t get your fill of the Green Bay Packers when you visit any month of the year. Training Camp begins in late July and runs all the way through the preseason. Practices are held at Ray Nitschke Field, which is directly across the street from Lambeau Field. Ray Nitschke Field has permanent seating which can accommodate 1,500 fans (there is additional standing room surrounding the field). Gates open 90 minutes prior to scheduled practice and close 30 minutes after practice concludes. A full practice schedule can be found at Concessions, merchandise and restroom facilities are available. After practice, head over to the Lambeau Field Atrium, which is open year-round for visitors. The Packers Hall of Fame and 1919 Kitchen & Tap are located inside the stadium. Don t miss out on a stadium tour, where you ll get a chance to see several behind-the-scenes areas such as the player s tunnel and take a selfie on the sidelines of the most hallowed football ground in the country. Learn more about Green Bay Packers Training Camp and Stadium Tours at National ational Railroad Museum The National Railroad Museum is a blast for both kids and adults. The museum is open year-round, and train rides are available from May 1 through October 31. View a variety of permanent and featured exhibits. Children are always excited to discover the Titletown, a new district located just west of world of railroads in the Jodey Lenfestey Children s Lambeau field is filled with summertime activities. Discovery Depot, a hands-on learning environment. In Grab a coffee at 46 Below or at Leaps & Bounds 2017, visitors can see the special exhibit entitled, inside Lodge Kohler. Then stroll through the park to play a game of shuffleboard, try your hand at foosball Transportation China Collection. More details about the National Railroad Museum and current exhibits at or pull up a chair and a good book from the kiosks. Activities are abundant in this park.

13 BADGER BANNER PAGE 13 Happy Birthday! Ruth White March 11th Candy Coffey March 15th Judi Camp March 26th Jan Cushing March 31st Where are you? Have you had a change of address? Do you have a new address? Please let us know at badgerbanner@gmail.com Karen Rice April 8th Jonathan Enneper Don t let us overlook that most important dates! Send your special dates to badgerbanner@gmail.com April 17th Campground and RV Dealer Ads are provided by the advertisers and are property of the advertisers. The clip art in the newsletter is from websites that state they are free for use by anyone or are public domain clip art. The free clipart public domain website used is bing.com/microsoft. Chapter Logos are Property of each individual chapter. Photos are property of member who submitted the photos. If you would like to receive the Badger Banner by Mail please complete the this form. The cost for 1 year is $ Name: Address: Phone: Make Checks payable to: Badger State Association Mail this form and check to: Faith Zittlow, BSA Treasurer 2420 Sycamore Dr. #128H Green Bay, WI 54311

14 BADGER BANNER CAMPOUTS & EVENTS PAGE 14 DATE EVENT / LOCATION CITY, STATE HOST 2018 Jan 20th Machine Shed Just off I94 Waukesha Co. Wis-Cows February 3rd VFW Post Kiel Foxtrotters March 1st - 4th Milwaukee RV Show West Allis BSA Volunteers April TBD TBD May 25th-28th June 8th - 10th July 9th-13th August 1st - 5th Get Acquainted Campout Wisconsin State Campout FCRV National Campvention Great Lakes Regional Walworth Co Fairgrounds Elkhorn Brown Co. Fairgrounds DePere The Meadow Event Center Doswell, Virginia Brown County Fairgrounds DePere Entertainment Committee State Director Foxtrotters Southeast Region FCRV Volunteers State Director and BSA Members Aug 31 - Sept 3 Black Hawk (C. O. E.) DeSoto Wis-Cows Sept 21st - 23rd Celebration Campout TBD Wis-Cows Sept 21st - 23rd Ledge Park Horicon Foxtrotters Please Submit your Camping Schedule to be added to this Calendar! The Badger Banner address to submit articles and information is: badgerbanner@gmail.com BSA MEETING / GATHERING INFORMATION DATE LOCATION HOST 2018 February 3rd Kiel - VFW Foxtrotters April TBA Entertainment Committee June 8th - 10th Brown Co. Fairgrounds - DePere Foxtrotters August 1st - 5th Brown Co. Fairgrounds - DePere State Director/Field Staff November TBA Entertainment Committee

15 Dear FCRV Member: BADGER BANNER PAGE 15 Camping Today Updated Information As you know our national newsletter, Camping Today, is an electronic monthly publication. It has been one year since we discontinued the bi-monthly paper magazine. This decision was made primarily to bring our expenses in line with our income, but it also allowed us to double the number of issues members could receive annually. In order to accommodate our members without access to a computer, we agreed to mail a printed copy of Camping Today upon request. Approximately 100 members have been receiving the printed version at an expense of $3.00 per issue (labor, paper, ink, postage). Effective, January 2018, FCRV will no longer be able to continue without recuperating some of the cost. In July the Executive Board, composed of your State and Provincial representatives, voted to offer members only the opportunity to purchase an annual subscription to receive a printed copy of all 12 issues of Camping Today at a rate $20 per year (25) CDN). The subscription will run from January to December. The electronic version of the magazine will continue at no cost as a benefit of membership. There will no longer be any free printed copies of Camping Today. If you wish to receive a printed copy of Camping Today beginning with the January 2018 issue, please complete the subscription form on the back (below) of this letter and return with payment or credit card information to the National Office. The magazine will be a black and white, double-sided printout of the online edition from the office copy machine. This service will be available to members only. If your membership expires during your subscription period, and you choose not to renew your membership, your subscription to Camping Today will end at that time, and there will be no refunds issued for the remaining months of the subscription. If you have any questions, please call the FCRV office at (716) Yours in Camping, FAMILY CAMPER & RVERs CAMPING TODAY SUBSCRIPTION FORM Please enroll me as a subscriber for a printed copy of Camping Today. My check, payable to FCRV in the amount of $20.00 ($25.00 CND) or credit card number (Visa or Mastercard only, please) is enclosed for this one year subscription. If your membership expires during your subscription period, and you choose not to renew your membership, your subscription to Camping Today will at that time, and there will be no refunds issued for the remaining months of your subscription. Keep a copy of your subscription form for your records. NAME: Member ID# ADDRESS: CITY, STATE (PROVINCE) POSTAL CODE: Credit Card: Expiration Date: 3 Digit code: Signature: (Required for credit card subscriptions) Mail your payment and this form to: Family Campers & RVers 4808 Transit Road Building #2 Depew, NY

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