Vintage Bird Words July September, 2012 WWW.VINTAGEBIRDS.COM ANNUAL DUES $15.OO Charles McKeehan; VB1331 President (423)-745-8774 BLUBIRD88@YAHOO.COM Bob Dilks; VB 1055 1st vice President (580)-564-3517 bjmd@netcommander.com Shane Fedeli; VB 1469 2nd Vice President Webmaster vintagebirds@vintagebirds.com Jim Hamrick; VB 1333 Secretary Treasurer, Parliamentarian 318 E 4th Street Rome, GA 30161 (706)-232-2486 vintagebird@comcast.net Sue Marino; VB 880 National Director (321) 431-5874 Susiem100@yahoo.com Andrea Dixon, Editor dixson2295@aol.com RALLIES Vintage Birds Chapter OSWEGO, NY, JUL 26-30, 2012. PEN/NY Mixers VB Chapter Rally, Oswego Harborfest. Contact Jim & Sherry Miller, 607-898- 4626, jem590@aol.com. See article this issue HERSHEY, PA, OCT 8 14, 2012. Rally coincides with the largest antique auto show in the U.S. Attractions include tour of the state capital, AACA Museum, Bus Museum, Hershey Chocolate. Cost is $50 per coach. Contact Shane Fedeli, 717-645-4912, sfedeli3@concast.net. VICKSBURG, MS, OCT 30- NOV 2, 2012. Annual chapter meeting. See itinerary and registration this issue. Contact Bob Dilks, 580-564-3517, bjmd@netcommander.com Blue Bird Chapter DILLARD, GA OCT 16-20, 2012. Annual chapter meeting. River Vista Mountain Village campground. Call 888-850-7275 for reservations. PINE MOUNTAIN, GA, APR 3-8, 2013. Contact Gardner & Judy Wright 706-660-0069 Birds of a Feather (BoF) (new Blue Bird group) ALBUGUERQUE, NM, OCT 12, 2012. International Balloon Fiesta. All 50 spaces are filled at this time. Contact Curt Sprenger 714-269-6187 or John Mace 405-205-0377. Lone Star Birds No information at this time Southwest Blue Birds No information at this time Wanderlodge Owners Group Forum RATS RALLY, PINE MOUNTAIN, GA, OCT 24-28, 2012, totally relaxed, potlucks, walk about techs. Pine Mountain Campground, 706-663-4329, pinemountain.rvcoutdoors.com/ reservations.
VINTAGE BIRD CHAPTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Do you have an hour or so per week that you could share with the Vintage Bird Chapter? If so, read on. If not, leave the work to others and continue to enjoy the benefits of being a Vintage Bird member. WOW!!! How s that for a gilt trip? Do you have expertise in marketing, recruitment, writing, organizational skills? Can you use a computer? Can you talk on a phone (without chewing gum)? Would you share your expertise in a particular field, perhaps something related to a hobby or your field of employment? Are you a good cook? Do you like to entertain? Do you have knowledge or experience maintaining and repairing coaches? Are you willing to assist with minor coach repairs at rallies? Are you a computer guru? Can you operate a dish tv system? If your answer to any question above is yes, and you are willing to work (notice, the word is work, not serve), you are in luck! If you could not find a question to which you can answer yes, then we forgot to ask the right question. There is a Vintage Bird activity waiting for your help. Interested? If so, please send an E-mail or short note. Include your name and any particular activity that interests you. If you prefer not to list skills or interests, but are willing to help, send an email with your name and the message Sign me up you can depend on me. Please contact EITHER ---- Charlie McKeehan President blubird88@yahoo.com Bob Dilks 1 st V.P bjmd@netcommander.com Shane Fedeli 2 nd VP sfedeli3@comcast.net Jim Hamrick Sec./Treas. jhamrick11@comcast.net NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE Look at the mailing label on this, and every, newsletter to find the expiration date of your dues. Mail checks payable to Vintage Birds in the amount of $15 to Jim Hamrick. 318 E 4th Street Rome, GA 30161 ***Also, If any changes need to be made to your address, send the information to
Haborfest Rally Itinerary Wednesday, July 25 Thursday, July 26 Friday, July 27 Saturday, July 28 Sunday, July 29 Monday, July 30 Early admission after 12:00 PM ($15 extra) Fish Fry @ 6:00PM. Bring your own tableware and beverage. Trial run on the coffee. Come sample at 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Social hour/ heavy hors d oeuvres to pass (bring a favorite) Margaritas, beer, wine, soda, meatballs, sausage provided. Door prizes. Welcome to Harborfest. 7:00 PM Harborfest begins. 8:00 to 9:00 AM -Coffee and Delicacies Day on your own 8:00 to 9:00 AM- Coffee and Delicacies Day on your own (Fireworks tonight) Bring a radio. 8:00 to 9:00 AM-Coffee and Delicacies 5:30 Pizza and Ice Cream Social sponsored by Camping World 8:00 to 9:00 AM-Coffee and Delicacies and FAREWELL! We hope you had a wonderful time. Depart by noon. PLEASE, bring your own coffee cup in the morning. Groups that want to park together need to arrive together. Units without generator exhaust stacks will be parked in a separate area. Septic pump-outs will be available upon request for $20.00. FMCA generator rules apply, 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. only. Please bring one (1) gallon of water for coffee Directions: Enter Oswego on Rt. 481 turn right on E Bridge Street (Rte. 104). Go to fourth light and turn left on E Ninth Street. Lot is at end of the street lakefront. Closest GPS address is: 27 E Ninth St Oswego NY >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> OSWEGO HARBORFEST RALLY July 26-30, 2012 Name: FMCA Number Phone: email: Chapter Name Costs: Rally Fee 4 nights/5 days camping: $75.00 (2 people) $60.00 (one person) Subtotal Number of additional people: X $15.00 = Wednesday 07/25 arrival day: $15.00 = Amount enclosed RSVP by 7/15/2012 and make checks payable to: Jim Miller 590 Stevens Road Freeville, NY 13068
2012 Hershey Schedule of Events The following schedule is an "optional" list of activities. Attendees are free to participate in all, some or none of the events below. Monday, October 8- Early arrivals begin parking after 10AM. Arrival and setup with snacks, and light sandwiches provided around 12 PM. Columbian Feast the Hershey Italian Lodge. Tuesday, October 9-10 AM visit to Roots Country Market in Lancaster. Lunch at one of the market vendors or a picnic lunch- your choice. Visit to Lititz and the Wilbur Chocolate Company in Lancaster County. Dinner & Slots at the Hollywood Casino in Grantville, PA around 5 PM. Wednesday, October 10th- Donuts and Coffee at camp from 7 to 9 AM. Car Corral and flea market opens at 7 AM. The entire day is open. Evening event is a Wine and Cheese happy hour at the camp around 6 PM followed by a fish fry. This is probably one of the better days to visit the car show and get the "lay of the land" Thursday, October 11th- Coffee & Bagels for Breakfast around 9 AM. Tours of the Antique Car & Bus museum around 10:30. Lunch in downtown Hershey or back at camp. Tour of the PA Capitol Building in the afternoon. Dinner at Fire Alley restaurant in Hershey. Friday, October 12th- Spa Day for the Ladies at the Hotel Hershey (spa reservations needed by August 1st). For those not going to the Spa, we will have a morning bicycle workshop and ride on the Hershey bike trail. Car Show visits and car corral all day. Smoked Brisket and Rib Dinner at 6 PM (bring a salad or side dish). Saturday, October 13th- Breakfast provided with Bacon, Eggs, Homemade Oatmeal, pastries and coffee. Coach tours and/or troubleshooting in the afternoon. Guided historic trolley tour of Hershey in the afternoon. 6 PM community potluck dinner. Sunday, October 14th- Easy, free morning with off-site church service at 11:00 AM (optional, of course). Cleanup of rally site and final departures by 6 PM.
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS SHEET WITH ANNUAL DUES PAYMENT OR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (CHECK ONE) MEMBERSHIP DUES PAYMENT MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION >INFORMATION FOR EXISTING MEMBERS AND MEMBERSHIP APPLICANTS< First Name (Please Print) Middle Name Last Name Spouse/Other First Name Spouse/Other Middle Name Spouse/Other Last Name Street Apt No./Box City State Zip ( ) Home Phone Coach Make, Model, Year ( ) Cell Phone FMCA Number >>>>>>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICANTS<<<<<< Preferred Name for Badge One Preferred Name for Badge Two REMIT TO Vintage Birds CONTACT Jim Hamrick, Treasurer 318 East Fourth Street E-mail: vintagebirds@comcast.net Rome, GA 30161 telephone: 706-232-2486 MEMBERSHIIP APPLICANTS (First year dues and Iinitiation fee) $30.00 MEMBERSHIIP RENEWAL (Please Circle) 2012, 2013, 2014 year(s) @ $15 per year $ SIGNATURE NOTE: FMCA dues must be current for Vintage Bird membership to remain in good standing
Vicksburg Rally Itinerary and Registration October 30, to November 3, 2012 Tuesday 10/30 2:30: Check in at Magnolia RV Park. I-20 Exit 1- B then south to 211 Miller Street. Linda Haddar owner. 601-631-0388. Make your own reservations at $26 per night; all sites are pull troughs and all receive satellite signals. 5:00: BYOB happy hour at club house 6:30: Dutch treat dinner at Rowdy s Catfish Shack, (Sharon, 601-638-2375) Wednesday 10/31 8:00: Coffee and donuts in club house 9:00: Chartered bus tour of historic Vicksburg (pickup and drop off at RV Park). 1:30: Lunch on your own 5:00: BYOB happy hour at club house 6:30: Dutch treat dinner at Martins At Midtown, (Lisa, 601-636-2353) Thursday 11/1 8:00: Pot Luck breakfast at club house 9:00: Business meeting at the club house 12:00: Dutch treat lunch at Tomato Place, 3229 Hwy 61 S, (Mallory, 601-661-0040) 2:00: River boat tour on the Sweet Olive ending at 3:30. 1208 Levee (west end of Clay Street behind flood wall)(ann 601-883-1083). 5:00: BYOB happy hour at the club house 6:30: Catered dinner at Walnut Hills Restaurant, 1214 Adams Street, (Joyce, 601-638- 4910) Friday 11/2 8:00: Coffee and donuts at the club house 9:00: Free day. Suggested amusements: tour Vicksburg National Battlefield; shop Outlets at Vicksburg, I-20 Exit 4-A; Linden Plantation Gardens; Yesterday s Children Antique Doll and Toy Museum, (601-638-0650); casino action at Ameristar, Diamond Jacks, Rainbow and Riverwalk. 5:00: BYOB happy hour at the club house 6:00: Pot Luck dinner at the club house Saturday 11/3 AM: Departure Hosts and Registration Fee Rally hosts are Mary Jo & Bob Dilks (580-564-3517), Peggy and Charlie McKeehan (423-745- 8774) and Rita & Trip Wilcox. Mail your rally fee of $130 to Bob Dilks, 8544 McDuffee Rd, Kingston, OK 73439
BUZZYS BILLBOARD 1987 BLUEBIRD WANDERLODGE PT40 8V92 This coach was purchased in 1990 with 7,000 miles from Harvey Mitchell, Tampa Florida. We were the 2nd owner. 100,000 miles 4000 Wt inverter/charger With auto generator start 10 bank battery set, All new washer/dryer, refrigerator, icemaker, back up tv Largest roof trunk, 50# freezer 20 color TV entertainment center in bay Car haul trailer available $68,500 Ed Wentzel 828-389-4494 Cell phone 941-400-4131 1991 BLUEBIRD WANDERLODGE WB40 150,000 miles New front & tag axel tire 15K auto start generator White leather davenport, chair and ceiling Great leather recliner 4 dr refrigerator with icemaker 3 central air conditioner 13 batteries 3500 W inverter charges 2 battery charges Freezer, icemaker, and tv in bay. Stored in heated garage. For more information: 320-983-3838 Cell 320-266-0436 Cell 320-360-7938 Email dbemis@frontiernet.net 1990 BLUEBIRD WANDERLODGE 40 WB 8V92 Tires & batteries 1 year, lifetime air filter New refrigerator & icemaker Ultra leather captain and co-pilot seats Exterior gray/silver/mauve $70,000 (352) 638-2247 Parts needed for a 1984 PT40 with a 6V92 Bay door 45 L X 29 H, Roof AC unit Kohler 12.5 KW voltage regulator Alternator bracket for a second alternator on a 6V92, Hydraulic fan motor, Fan/PS Bendix air throttle cable and cylinder 12V alternator & bracket for the kohler/ Perkins engine 30,000 btu Webesto or Espar diesel water heater Ken Doyle Cell (301) 908-5735 Email Ken.hvac-conserve@att.net 1993 WANDERLODGE 8V92 rebuilt engine Side aisle walnut interior All Bluebird options plus 3 TV s in-motion-satellite w/d Health forces sale 79,900 or best offer 404-808-3331 or jjdubac@etcmail.com 1991 Wanderlodge WB40 198,000 miles Detriot Diesel 8V92, 500HP Allison HT-755 Transmission 15 KW power Tech Generator Interior is light gray / laminate cabinets. Cloth dinette seats with corian table & corian coun- tertops. Dometic 2- way refrigerator. New washer/dryer, Basement heat, satellite system that tracks while driving (3) 13,500 BTU roof A/C/ units New Blue ox tow bar with cables. Coach is in excellent conditions. $95,000
VINTAGE BIRDS Andrea Dixon, Editor P. O. Box 1000 Paintsville, KY 41240 FMCA dues current? See Special Announcements below! ANNUAL MEETING SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS The annual business meeting of the Vintage Bird Chapter is in Vicksburg, MS, COCT 30 NOV 2, 2012. Please plan to attend. More information is in this newsletter. FMCA DUES To remain a member in good standing of Vintage Birds both Chapter and FMCA By Laws require that dues be current. The next annual audit is in July. IF YOUR FMCA DUES ARE NOT CURRENT the Chapter has no alternative but to cancel your Vintage Bird membership even though your Vintage Bird dues are current or even paid ahead. There is no refund of Chapter dues paid in advance if membership is cancelled. Reinstatement to Vintage Birds requires a new Membership Application and payment of the $30 initiation fee that includes dues for the remainder of the year. For questions about your FMCA dues, phone 800-543 543-36223622 or 513-474 474-3622. For questions about your Vintage Bird dues, contact Jim Hamrick, Treasurer.