BLUE RIDGE LEDGER NEWSLETTER OF THE

BLUE RIDGE LEDGER NEWSLETTER OF THE VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 GLENDA M. ANGUS, EDITOR COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT APRIL 2016 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST The Florida Sunshiners have been hosting the DOAI Southeast Rally in Seffner, FL. for the last several years. Now it is our time. Frank Cason (Rally Master) has assigned several members to chair committees and they are looking for volunteers to help. Frank will be giving us an update during the spring rally at the River Vista RV Park, Dillard, GA. During our chapter s renewal period several of our members have decided not to renew their membership. A new updated roster was e-mailed to members in February. We now have a total of 44 coaches. Please note Page 10 for important information regarding the Michigan Rally. During our business meeting at Dillard, GA, Stan and Sharon Nieminski will update us on our Fall Rally to be held in Petoskey, Michigan in September. As of last month, we have 25 coaches registered for Dillard. We are hoping for 30. If you plan on attending, you need to send Bob Zumwalt your registration form ASAP. The form is still included in this Newsletter. Members received an email from Bob Angus asking if you were planning on going to the DOAI National Rally in Bath, NY, you must mail your registration with check to Nina Soltwedel, DOAI Rally Registrar NOW. DOAI has 70 sites available and as of last week 35 have been reserved and paid for. The registration form is located on the DOAI web site. Looking forward to seeing you in Dillard, GA for our Spring Rally. Charlie Harvell Charles Harvell President Blue Ridge Discoverys Blue Ridge Discoverys Spring Rally River Vista Mountain Village 24 Apr-1 May 2016 Dillard, GA Blue Ridge Discoverys Fall Rally Hearthside Grove RV Resort Petoskey, Michigan 10-15 Sep 2016 Bath New York FICERS OFFICERS PRESIDENT CHARLIE HARVELL VICE PRESIDENT RICHARD MONEY SECRETARY MARGARET ELLEN ASST SECRETARY BECKY REYNOLDS TREASURER BOB ZUMWALT ASST TREASURER MIKE HOPKINS Attached for your use at Pages 12-14 are the reservation applications for our Spring Rally in Dillard, Georgia. Page 10 contains important information regarding the Michigan Rally. For those unable to register for the 2017 DOAI Rally which we are sponsoring, I have included the registration form on Page 11. WAGON MASTER BOB ANGUS HISTORIAN GLENDA ANGUS MEMBERSHIP PAUL HART

PAGE 2 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER THE BLUE RIDGE DISCOVERYS WILL HOST THE 2017 SOUTHEAST DOAI RALLY AT LAZY DAYS RV CAMPGROUND IN SEFFNER, FLORIDA. Greeting from Central Florida. We have a Theme: it is BEACH PARTY Our second meeting to discuss the 2017 SE Region Rally will be held at our spring rally in Dillard, GA. It would be nice if we had a great turn out at Dillard. The rally hosts for Dillard have set aside two hour for a coordination meeting on the Beach Party rally. We still need members to volunteer to help Katy Leydic on the seminars and to help Dick Pryor on the vendors. These items and more will be discussed at Dillard. Come and bring your suggestions DOAI has a contract with Lazy Days for 100 sites, as of this writing we have 35 signed up. The agreed on price for a couple is $400.00 and for a single $337.73. This price includes: camping site, food and entertainment. This price also includes breakfast and lunch each day. It includes three night meals with entertainment, and I am working with Lazy Days sales, in hopes to have them provide another meal. For the committee chairpersons, please be prepared to discuss your area of responsibility at the Dillard Rally. We as a group need to decide what charity to use for the 50/50 drawings. If you are unable to attend the upcoming Rally, send me your thoughts and ideas so they can be discussed. This is a chapter effort, so I need the help of all members. Thanks, See you in Dillard in April.. Frank Cason 2017 SE Region Rally Master cason.frank@gmail.com 423-552-5257

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 PAGE 3 John Smith is having OPEN HEART SURGERY on March the 16th. Please keep him in your prayers. (Frank Cason) Savannah Stanton is recovering from her surgery and doing well. Glad to hear Elaine Harvell has got her blood pressure under control. This information came to late for our last Newsletter. Some of us have experienced this problem before but you might not know that the Fleetwood Storm keys work also. It never hurts to reiterate it again. Thought I would let you know something about your Fleetwood we thought was a farce but turned out to be true. We miraculously locked ourselves out of our Discovery today with the regular lock- not the deadbolt. A friend had told us that the bottom lock key/storage bay keys are all the same lock on all Fleetwood products. Instead of forking out $100 for a locksmith, we found a Fleetwood Storm in our campground and asked to borrow their bottom key. We had to just slide it slightly out of the lock instead of all the way in flush, but it worked! Unlocked the D and we still had $100 in our pocket! Bartered a couple of raw eggs for the key use, but in all we came out ahead! Just thought I'd share the info. I'm sure some of you wiser folks were already aware of this unique standardization by Fleetwood. (Emily Bailey)

Page 6 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Left to Right Row 1: Linda Terrill, Wanda Simpson, Retha Hopkins, Katy Leydic, Susan Guiterrez, Glenda Angus, Barbara Zumwalt, Sue Pryor, Anne Spearman, Jean Money, Kathy Pinkerton, Ann Lecholop, Anne Fletcher, Pat Tracy Row 2: Henry Terrill, Bob Zumwalt, Bobby Simpson, Mike Hopkins, Charlie Harvell, Frank Cason, Tom Leydic, Ray Guiterrez, Rick Blaher, Diana Blaher, Dick Pryor, Carolyn Pinkerton, Kerry Pinkerton, Cecily Hart, Paul Hart, Jim Pinkerton, Helen Blackwell, Mike Weiher, Sonny Blackwell, Richard Money, Mike Lecholop, Dan Fletcher, John Smith Mary Anne Weinberg, Bob Angus, Dick Tracy Not available attendees: Elaine Harvell, Carol Smith, Larry Weinberg, Doug & Shelia Overly, Bill & Ann Humphrey, Ron Spearman

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 PAGE 5 The Winners Frank Cason, Charlie Harvell, Richard Money, Mike Weiher are winners at the Golf Tournament

PAGE 6 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Kathy Pinkerton, Mike Weiher, Mike Hopkins, Kerry Pinkerton, Jim Pinkerton a win for Blue Ridge!

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 PAGE 7 A big Winner Linda Terrill, 25 January 2016 Not only was it Retha s birthday, she and Mike won the who has most dogs contest. Congratulations!!!

PAGE 8 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER During their stay at Ft Myers, Richard & Jean Money and Margaret & Bruce Ellen met up with former members Pat and George Beier to enjoy a meal. (Jean Money) Frank Cason holds court at the Florida Grand RV Resort in Webster, Florida. The Angus, Simpsons both Pinkertons and Leydic s listen attentively! Bill Humphrey where are you? (Jim Pinkerton)

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 PAGE 9 Anne Humphrey, Kathy Pinkerton, Bobby & Wanda Simpson a bit windy outside! Buddy & Becky Reynolds Elaine Harvell says Thumbs Up to Charlie & Frank Is it a hole in the wall or a Head in the wall Bob?

PAGE 10 Blue Ridge Discoverys 2016 Fall Rally BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Registration Form HearthsideGrove RV Resort 2400 US 31 North Petoskey, Michigan 49770 September 10-15, 2016 Early & Late dates: 5 days prior and after Rally Name: Arrival Date: Departure Date: DOAI Number: Call Hearthside Grove at (888) 476-8388 or (231) 347-0905 to reserve your site. Tell them you are with the Blue Ridge Discoverys. Our rally rate is $50.00 per night, no extras. The latest date to make reservations is 1 August 2016. however, they are only holding 13-15 sites so if you wish to attend, you should call ASAP and not wait until the 1 August deadline. After that date, they will release all remaining sites held for our rally. Rally Fee Number of people attending rally: X $TBD each = Rally Fee Number of people attending rally: X $TBD each = Golf (Cost includes tax and cart fee) Number of golfers: X $TBD each = Sharon and Stan are close to having an agenda and will provide additional information as soon as available. This form is for the sole purpose of providing you information to make your reservations at Hearthside Grove. Mail check and Registration form to: Bob Zumwalt 2969 Gavin Place Duluth, GA 30096 Rally Questions: 6 Please make check payable to Blue Ridge Discoverys Rally Fee Golf Total Page 1 of 1

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 PAGE 11 Blue Ridge Discoverys 2017 DOAI Rally Registration Form

PAGE 12 Blue Ridge Discoverys 2016 Spring Rally BLUE RIDGE LEDGER Registration Form River Vista RV Resort 20 River Vista Drive Dillard, Georgia 30537 April 26 - May 1 Early Arrival: April 24-25 Name: Arrival Date: Departure Date: DOAI Number: Call River Vista Resort at 706-746-2722 to reserve your site. Tell them you are with the Blue Ridge Discoverys. Our rally rate is $26.99 per night (tax included) for the Super Premium Pull-Thru sites and $20.24 for the Pool Pavilion Back-in sites. Make your reservation with River Vista no later than April 12, 2016. After this date, they will release all remaining sites held for our rally. See River Vista s website for cancellation policy. Park map is on page 3 of the Registration Form. Rally Fee Number of people attending rally: X $32.50 each = Rally Fee (late arrival - excludes welcome dinner) Number of people attending rally: X $22.50 each = Golf at Sky Valley Country Club (Cost includes tax and cart fee) Number of golfers: X $45.00 each = Breakfast at the Cupboard Café Number of people attending the group breakfast at Cupboard Café: Winery Tour and Tasting Number of people attending winery tour and tasting at 12 Spies Vineyards & Farm: Mail check and Registration form to: Bob Zumwalt 2969 Gavin Place Duluth, GA 30096 Please make check payable to Blue Ridge Discoverys Rally Fee Rally Questions: bz2@me.com Golf 770-595-3886 Total Page 1 of 3

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 Blue Ridge Discoverys 2016 Spring Rally PAGE 13 Agenda Campground River Vista RV Resort 20 River Vista Drive GPS: 960 Hwy 246 Dillard, GA 30537 706-746-2722 www.rvmountainvillage.com April 26 May 1, 2016 Early Arrival April 24-25, 2016 Hosts Bruce & Margaret Ellen Charlie & Elaine Harvell Mike & Retha Hopkins Ron & Anne Spearman Bob & Barbara Zumwalt Directions Direction to River Vista Campground Map Sun-Mon Apr 24-25 Early Arrival Tuesday (Blue shirt) Wednesday (Maroon shirt) Thursday (Yellow Shirt) Friday (Green Shirt) Apr 26 8:00-9:00 5:00 6:00 Apr 27 8:00-9:00 TBD 4:00 5:00 6:00 Apr 28 8:00-9:00 12:40 5:00 6:00 Apr 29 8:00-9:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 Wake-up Call coffee & conversation Happy Hour BYOB Welcome Dinner (catered) Breakfast at the Cupboard Café (Dutch treat) Golf at Sky Valley Country Club Day on your own Board of Directors Meeting Happy Hour BYOB Dinner on your own Wake-up Call - coffee & conversation Leave for Winery Tour at 12 Spies Vineyards & Farm Appetizers provided by host team Happy Hour - BYOB Dinner on your own Wake-up Call - coffee & conversation Day on your own Happy Hour - BYOB Business Meeting Catered Dinner Saturday (Blue Shirt) Apr 30 8:00-9:00 Wake-up Call - coffee & conversation Day on your own Happy Hour - BYOB Dinner on your own Sunday May 1 Checkout, goodbye, and safe travels Note: Morning coffee, happy hour, and all other events are in the Mountain Village Center unless otherwise stated. Page 2 of 3

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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 FOR THE COOK PAGE 15 2 Avocados 4 Roma Tomatoes 1 Small Red Onion 1 Bunch of Cilantro ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt 1 Cup Feta Cheese Avocado, Tomato & Feta Cheese Salad (Linda Terrell) Finely chop tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Mix in bowl. Add Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Cumin, and Salt. Stir and mix thoroughly. Cover and let the mixture marinate for 2 hours. Before serving, add the Avocados and Feta Cheese. Serve with Tostido Scoops and enjoy! Easy Broccoli Spoon Bread (Linda Terrell) 1 Box Jiffy brand corn muffin 1 Can Green Giant Creamed Corn 2 Eggs 1 Cup Sharp Shredded Cheese 1 Bag Chopped Broccoli (I use the steamable Birdseye Chopped Broccoli) Pre-Heat Oven to 350 degrees (I use my convection oven and it works beautifully). Prepare the broccoli, following Birdseye directions. If some pieces of broccoli appear to large, chop them so they will blend better. Spray 13 X 9 pan with Pam Cooking Spray. (I use disposable convection/microwave pans by Reynolds) Blend the corn muffin mix, creamed corn, eggs and broccoli. Add the shredded cheese and stir. Pour the mixture in the cooking pan and bake in oven for 30 minutes (in convection oven cook for 30 to 35 minutes.) The spoon bread will be golden on the top and when you insert a toothpick in the center, it will come out clean. You can slice the bread in squares or serve with spoon.

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PAGE 18 BLUE RIDGE LEDGER ORDER FORM FOR BLUERIDGE MERCHANDISE NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE/EMAIL: Blue Ridge Discoverys Banner $25.00 Each Blue Ridge Discoverys Caps $13.00 Each Number Ordered Number Ordered Short Sleeve Blue T-Shirts (Enter Quantity below) ($8.00 Each) Small Med LG XLG ($9.00 Each) XXLG XXXLG Long Sleeve Blue T-shirts (Enter Quantity Below) ($13.00 Each) Small Med LG XLG XXLG XXXLG Short Sleeve Yellow T-Shirts (Enter Quantity Below) ($8.00 Each) Small Med LG XLG ($9.00 Each) XXLG XXXLG Short Sleeve Maroon T-Shirts (Enter Quantity Below) $8.00 Each) Small Med LG XLG ($9.00 Each) XXLG XXXLG Long Sleeve Maroon T-Shirts (Enter Quantity Below) ($13.00 Each) Small Med LG XLG XXLG XXXLG Blue Golf Shirts $30.00 Each (Enter Quantity Below) Ladies: Small Med LG XLG XXLG Mens: Small Med LG XLG XXLG Yellow Golf Shirts $30.00 Each (Enter Quantity Below) Ladies: Small Med LG XLG XXLG Mens: Small Med LG XLG XXLG OTHER ITEMS (Jackets, etc.) AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TOTAL COST OF ORDER $ (Make Check payable to Proforma AdMark) Mail Order Form and check to: Proforma Business Impact 1 Marcus Drive, Suite 104 Greenville, SC 29615 (864) 239-0050 (Fax) (864) 239-6611 or (cell) (864) 979-0107 nancy.quinn@proforma.com

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 PAGE 19 BLUE RIDGE DISCOVERYS BADGE ORDER MR. KEN BADGES N SIGNS 2505 Clintonville Road Harrisville, PA 16038 Email: mrkenbadges@aol.com (800) 398-8307 White/Blue badge with pin. A magnetic pinless option is an additional $2. (Not recommended if you have a pacemaker) Bolo tie and slide are available for an extra $2.50 NOTE: The pinless option and bolo option may both be used on the same badge Phone Email Name Address Name as you want it engraved Name as you want it engraved Name Badges @$7.75 $ Bolos (Blue) (White) @ $2.50 ea $ Magnetic Pinless Option @ $2.00 $ Blue Ridge License Plate (6x12) @ $22.95 $ Tag-up bracket for LP hanging @ $6 $ Shipping & Handling $1.25 per badge; $4 for LP & tag-up $ TOTAL $ Make check payable to Mr. Ken and mail to above address or fill out the information below for credit card sale. You should receive your order within 3 weeks. Payment by Credit Card:: MasterCard Visa Discover Account# CCV# (# on back panel) Name on Card Address City State Zip

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 PAGE 18 BLUE RIDGE DISCOVERYS A Chapter of Discovery Owners Association, Inc. (DOAI) Membership Application Membership is open to all members of DOAI. Dues are $15 per year and collected in two-year increments of $30. Collecting dues every other year reduces recordkeeping and eliminates the need for members to write small checks yearly. Initial dues are prorated at $1.25 per month in order to synchronize with this schedule. If you cancel your membership, there is no refund for the current year. However, the next year will be refunded if already paid. If your membership is mailed in: In ODD number years, your initial dues will be: In EVEN number years, your initial dues will be: January $15.00 $30.00 February $13.75 $28.75 March $12.50 $27.50 April $11.25 $26.25 May $10.00 $25.00 June $8.75 $23.75 July $7.50 $22.50 August $6.25 $21.25 September $5.00 $20.00 October $33.75 (2 yrs + 3 mon) $18.75 (1 yr + 3 mon) November $32.50 (2 yrs + 2mon) $17.50 (1 yr + 2 mon) December $31.25 (2 yrs + 1 mon) $16.25 (1 yr + 1 mon) Mail this application and your check in proper amount to our treasurer: Bob Zumwalt Phone: (770) 595-3886 2969 Gavin Place Email: bz2@me.com Duluth, GA 30096 Date: DOAI Member Number 1 Pilot s Name: Co Pilot s Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: ( ) - Pilot s Cell: ( ) - Co-Pilot s Cell Pilot s Email: Co-Pilot s Email Discovery Year: Length: Model: Optional: Pilot s Birthday: Co Pilot s Birthday: Anniversary (mm/dd) (mm/dd) (mm/dd) 1 You must be a member of DOAI to join. If your application has been submitted but you have not yet received your member number, please contact Bob Zumwalt and he will coordinate with the DOAI Membership Chairman. (Revised 1/24/2015