Holiday Rambler Recreational Vehicle Club AZ & NM AZ & NM HRRVC Newsletter August 2016 Volume 2, Number 8 AZ & NM State Rally is Approaching Don & Aina Dickerson at last year s State Rally Plans are coming together, programs are being secured, activities arranged and of course menus planned. In just over two months our rally will begin in Wickenburg, AZ at the Community Center. You do have just days to enter the rally drawing for a $100 bill. See registration form on page 5. Your registration will also aid our chef de cuisine to prepare the correct amount of food. Programs will focus more upon local sources, upon the talents and experiences of our members, rather than from RV suppliers. Topics such as: U s i n g y o u r smartphone camera - Hiking the canyons with family - The works of a woman saddle maker - Cooking for two - History of Wickenburg - Baking a Cheesecake - Benefits of Tai Chi for seniors - and more. Fill out that registration form and mail it in. We have plenty of space for you and your RV. Donation in honor of James Warner The HRRVC AZ & NM State Council has approved a charitable donation to honor Jim Warner. When asked at the recent Celebration of Life, Carol Warner indicated that an appropriate charity should be The American Cancer Society. A $100 donation has been made to the Tucson office in Jim s name. Volunteer - become involved at State Rally It is nice to drive into a rally site, park and enjoy all of the events. It is even nicer to become involved at that rally, becoming part of the team creating a successful event. Each of the chapters are being asked to assist with the serving of meals and other events. A letter has been sent to Chapter Presidents with that schedule. We are seeking individuals who will assist in the following positions: Parking, beginning on Mon. 24th Setting up and maintaining the book/ puzzle/cd/dvd/etc. table Wed. 25th - Fri. 27th Setting up of tables & chairs on Mon. 24th and AM on Tues. 25th Registration table starting at 1pm on Tuesday 25th Filling the Welcome Bags - AM of Tues. 25th A person to assist with the Cook-off, various duties. Thur. 26th Persons to introduce each of our guest speakers Persons to make and check the coffee, water & lemonade stations - each day. To assist contact Thom F e i t a t e i t h e r : 3 1 7. 5 0 7. 3 5 5 7 o r thomfeit.az@aol.com. A reply will be sent. Inside this issue: Really - a Free RV? 2 REV opens Quality Assurance Center A Celebration of Life 2 A Lady Saddle maker 3 Want to make a Cheesecake? How about a round of Golf 3 Chapter Contacts 4 A Final Word 4 AZ & NM State Rally Registration Quartzsite Registration 6 2 3 5
To celebrate over 50 years of being in business we re giving away this luxury motor home this month! To be in with a chance of winning simply: SHARE, LIKE & COMMENT WIN Then like our page! Jo Theart, REV Director of QC Holiday Rambler Recreational Vehicle Club AZ & NM Free Luxury RV Facebook Scam Share, Like, comment Win - then like our page! Perhaps you have see this under the a photo of a luxury motorhome. During these last weeks, several of these in different formats have appeared on Facebook. A friend sent me a message and urged my participation in wining a free RV. According to Snopes.com - the web checker of urban legends, In July 2016, a scam promising a free "Luxury RV" to people who liked, shared, and With a consistent commitment to raising quality standards, REV Recreation Group, our parent company, announced another expansion of its facility footprint in Decatur, IN. The goal of the center is to improve upthe customer delivery process and criteria already in Pictures taken from Facebook post of Free Luxury RV commented on a Facebook began to circulate on the social network Where's the harm in it? One REV Opens Quality Assurance Center place by many RV dealers. The new Quality Assurance Center will put each unit through a rigorous 193-point inspection process. The new quality assurance process includes a test drive of the coach, a rain bay test, inspection of interior and exterior fit and finish and a Page 2 reason is "like-farming." Facebook's algorithms in particular emphasize popular content, and therefore gathering "likes" and "shares" receives a higher rating or ranking. Like-farmers will gather clicks, which denote popularity, then change the original content and replace it with something else (a scam lure) to bypass Facebook constraints. Even though we would all like a new, bright, clean RV, just recall that old adage: If it is too good to be true, then it probably isn t. complete function test on all electrical systems, plumbing systems and AV equipment. Lenny Razo, VP of Sales, said, Our goal is to deliver the best product in the industry. The facility is strategically positioned next to the REV customer service center in Decatur. Carol Warner (far left) along with Hilda & Ray Nichols and Larry & Barbara Laursen Celebration for Jim Warner Recently a celebration of Life for Jim Warner was held in Tucson. About forty of his friends from his RV adventures to his days in the Navy to his career at Raytheon. A few stories were shared focusing on his love of being with people, his humor and dedication to doing an honorable job. We are blessed when upon occasion, our life intersects with individuals to whom one truly enjoys being around. Jim was such a person. While during these last months life played some cruel tricks, he always had that smile and was more interested in what you were doing than telling of his pains. Our love of Jim, his wife Carol and his family is unbounding. All are holding good thoughts for Carol.
Page 3 Volume 2, Number 8 Working with leather & making a saddle When one thinks of working with leather, the creating of chaps or chinks, and making of a saddle, it is a male that usually comes to mind. The town of Wickenburg has a number of these artisans, including Carson Palmer known throughout the Western United States for his custom made saddles. But we looked in a different direction - a woman saddle maker. Karen Lamontagne has a shop, just a block or two from our rally. She has a varied background, and the recession of 08 had an impact, but she will share that story. At our rally she will bring some leather items, perhaps some chaps and chinks that she crafts along with perhaps a saddle. The shop - Riata Saddles and Western Store - is tucked into a wonderful little shopping location that features shops along with an eatery. Great for lunch. Be sure to see her on Friday morning at 10:30. Oh yes, for the urban dweller, the difference between chaps and chinks - chinks are similar, but are shorter, typically hitting the rider below the knee but above the ankle. A pair of chinks, note the fringe and the leather tooling. How about some Cheesecake? While doing research as what type of craft classes would be of interest this year, a friend mentioned to Barb Feit, Why not show how to make your cheesecake? Idea taken. Barb will lead an active class of how to create three d i f f e r e n t flavors of c h e e s e - cake. Six c l a s s m e m b e r s will actually mix and put together three cakes. All will get a taste of the cakes that were p r e p a r e d in advance and the next day, those bakers will take away half of the cake they made as a thanks for their assistance. Cost of the session will be $5. Payment will be made at registration. An information sheet with all sessions and trips will be sent to all registrants in early September. Golf anyone? With the Wickenburg Country Club being about 15 minutes from our Rally site, we decided this year to see if there was interest in an outing to the course. Jerry Loomis has agreed to lead such an event, we just need to know how many would be interested. We would offer the outing on Tuesday (would require coming for early parking on Monday), or Wednesday midmorning. This will d e p e n d upon interest and availability at the course for The Wickenburg Country Club tee times. Details will be announced as soon as the amount of interest is known. Let Thom Feit know ASAP if you wish to join this golf outing, so plans may be firmed. Hidden amidst the rolling desert landscape in Wickenburg, is an oasis of green fairways and waterscapes. Often referred by many as a thinker s course, WCC accommodates players from the beginner to the experienced. Wickenburg Country Club is Wickenburg s original home of golf.
Holiday Rambler Recreational Vehicle Club AZ & NM Page 4 Contact for AZ Thom Feit (114992) State Manager AZ & NM HRRVC Thom & Barb Feit 911 W Laguna Azul Ave Mesa, AZ 85210-7109 Thom: 317.507.3557 Email: thomfeit.az@aol.com Barb: 480.495.5947 barbfeit1@gmail.com Contact for NM Dawn MacPherson (90258) Assistant State Manager NM Dawn & Les MacPherson 922 Lantana Ave Las Cruces, NM 88005 575.644.6435 Email: dawnmacp@comcast.net National HRRVC Office Christina Crist, CFO 547-295-9800 christina.crist@hrrvc.org HRRVC PO Box 3028 Elkhart, IN 46515 AZ & NM HRRVC Newsletter Editor: Thom Feit Find more information at our website www.azhrrvc.org Come Join the Fun! A Final Word Charities play a large in any HRRVC rally. We shall raise funds for both Make- A-Wish and the HRRVC Scholarship Fund. Three different sources will be used: Gift Baskets - each state and individual chapter is asked to bring a basket Chapter 309 Valley of the Sun President Nancy Joy (85873) grantjoy86@gmail.com Vice President Ray Zeek (104190) zeekstrophy@gmail.com Secretary Kay Honn (88530) knhonn@yahoo.com Treasurer Larry Laursen (19685) ljlaursen@aol.com Membership Barbara Laursen (19685) bjlaursen@aol.com Silent or Chinese Auction: individuals are requested to bring items to the rally for such an auction. So find that special item. 50/50 raffle - tickets sold with the winner sharing with the charities from the sale of tickets Chapter 71 Grand Canyon Ramblers President Hilda Nichols (62633) chelanview@q.com Vice President Neil Honn (88530) knhonn@yahoo.com Secretary Tom Simester (73188) tsimester@aol.com Treasurer Richard Roberts (85832) rhjsroberts@gmail.com Joe McKenna, Service Supervisor for Cummins Service in Mesa, AZ has confirmed that Rocky Mountain Cummins will have a facility in Tucson opened in late fall this year. Joe was one of our speakers at last year s rally. Sharry Jarrell has shared this camper s version of the 23rd Psalm. There are some TX references hinting of the Valley of the Dinosaur and the Paluxy river. The Lord is my park ranger I shall not want a space He maketh me to lie down in a dry, warm sleeping bag He leadeth me beside the still Paluxy river He maketh me soooo euphoric! He leadeth me in the paths of hiking Chapter 407 Cactus Wrens President Dave McPhaden (89581) D-L.McPhaden@att.net Vice President Judy Butts (100417) rver2003@gmail.com Secretary (105482) Ann Minick aminick42@gmail.com Treasurer Lynne McPhaden (89581) D-L.McPhaden@att.net For his name s sake. Yea, though I trek through the Valley of the shadow of the Dinosaur, I will fear no critter For Thou art with me; Thy direction and thy experience they comfort me Thou prepares a picnic table before me In the presence of mine enemies, Thou anointest my head with sun block; My Dutch Oven runneth over. Surely cool weather and clear skies shall follow me all the days of my life And I will camp in the tent of the Lord forever. Thanks Sharry for sharing. On a personal note: Barb and I shall be off for 10 days for trip to Aspen, CO as we celebrate not only cooler weather but also our 50th wedding anniversary. Now send in those State Rally Registrations!
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Page 6 AZHRRVC Chapters Quartzsite Campout January 20 25, 2017 Rice Ranch RV Park ~ 55 Kuehn St. Quartzsite, AZ 85346 Dry Camping on BLM South of Quartzsite - Jan. 15 19, 2017 Rice Ranch RV Park is located at the corner of Kuehn St. and AZ 95. Across the street is the Big Tent which during our stay will host the annual Sports, Vacation and RV Show. The area is also surrounded by a wide variety of shops selling more that one can image. Along with the camping, some have made trips to the Desert Bar north of Parker a sight to behold. Others have combined this outing with the Blythe Blue Grass Festival and this coming year a hot air balloon festival will be held in Lake Havasu in the week prior to our time in Quartzsite. Lots of opportunities for sightseeing. Full hookups [50/30 amp, water, sewer] are at each site. There will be a common area for meals and campfires. Several meals will be provided by the Wagonmasters with that cost divided among the units attending. A deposit of $35 is required to reserve your spot. Deadline for registration is January 1, 2017. Refunds not available after that date. There will also be a optional pre-rice Ranch dry camping experience held on BLM area south of Quartzsite. Host will be Chapter 309 members Emery & Roberta Olson. There is no camping fee for this BLM land camping. For more information, Email: rojaolson@yahoo.com. This is a Buddy campout open to others who are not HR owners. Name Address City State ZIP Email address Contact phone Arrival @ Dry Camping Arrival @ Rice Ranch Depart Rice Ranch Checks payable to: AZ State Fund HRRVC Mail this form and payment to: Thom Feit, 911 W. Laguna Azul Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210-7109 FAQ: thomfeit.az@aol.com or 317-507-3557 This form also available at: www.azhrrvc.org