Volume 52 Issue 1 May 2018 TCW Rallies for 2018 Fri May 11-13 Blue Claws Rally Lakewood, NJ Dennis & Charlotte Lawyer Matt & Ellen Hoelzel Fri May 18-20 Cape May Rally Cape May NJ Co-Host Needed Thur May 31- June 3 Miller Airpark Rally Bayville NJ Thur June 14-17 Lancaster Rally Lancaster PA Thur Sept 6-9 Seaside Rally Seaside Heights NJ Fri Sept 14-16 Peddlers Village Rally Lahaska PA Dennis & Charlotte Lawyer Joe & Lydia Veri Rocco & Carol Navarro Co-Host Needed Matt & Ellen Hoelzel Vic & Holly Stivaly TWENTIETH CENTURY WAGONTRAINERS, A CHAPTER OF FMCA http://tcw20cent.homestead.com/ Wed Oct 3-7 TCW President s Letter Greetings from snowy York PA! I am sitting here in my family room looking outside at 15 inches of new fallen snow. It is hard to believe but in about 6 weeks we will be gathering for our first outing of the year! We are starting 2018 off with a return to the Lakewood Blue Claws Stadium May 11-13. Please reserve for this outing before April 15. The following weekend of May 18-20 TCW will be landing in Cape May. Miller is close behind on May 31-June 3. And don t forget to mark your calendars for Lancaster June 14-17. Seaside and Peddler s Village are confirmed for September and other rallies are in the works. Rally VP Report GEAR Rally York Expo Center Sat Nov 24 Holiday Luncheon TBD Needs Attention Non-TCW Rally TCW Business Meeting Are you excited to start another year of camping? Do you want to be with friends and enjoy camping at different spots? It doesn t look like we will enjoy camping anytime soon but the weather will break and we will be de-winterizing our motorhomes. Snowbirds will be heading north and soon I will hear the sound of baseball. TCW starts the year at the Lakewood Blue Claws Stadium May 11-13. The rest of the spring/summer lineup includes Cape May, Miller, and Lancaster. The fall lineup looks fairly light with only two confirmed outings. If you are disappointed with the line-up, then combine with your friends and host a rally. If one rally is too much for you to do, York, PA Others Others Charles & Helen Caserta In this issue you will notice a Rally Schedule for 2018. It is still not complete. We need cohosts for several rallies. I know it is early, but please think about helping out. We still have slots for several new rallies. Consider hosting a rally. Email or call Dennis with your ideas. He/we will answer any questions and help you plan your weekend. Safe travels to all. See you on the road! break it up by day or by activity and join with a few cohosts. The work of many makes the job lighter. For example, do one day, someone else do a day, etc. If that is too much, do a half of a day. You get the idea. We really need a host for Miller next year. Learn from the Russo s what is needed to be done at the rally from them this year. Without host s there are no rally s and no club. John Reynolds Charlotte Lawyer Dennis Lawyer
Blue Claws Rally May 11-13, 2018 Dennis & Charlotte Lawyer Hosts: Dennis & Charlotte Lawyer Co-Host: Matt & Ellen Hoelzel TCW is taking you Out to the Ball Game May 11-13, 2018 Please join TCW and your hosts Dennis and Charlotte Lawyer for an outing with the Lakewood Blue Claws Friday May 11 - Sunday May 13. The fun begins Friday night at 6:30 PM with a baseball game and Southern Style BBQ Picnic. Our Southern Style All You Can Eat BBQ Picnic will be available starting ½ hour before the game and one hour during the game. We ll be sitting in the third base picnic area. Our picnic will include: Honey BBQ chicken, Carolina pulled pork, Bourbon Soaked baked beans, hot dogs, hamburgers, sauerkraut, macaroni and cheese, pasta salad, coleslaw, fresh watermelon, fresh cookies, fountain soda and water. After the game on Friday we ll be enjoying some fabulous fireworks. Saturday morning we ll serve hot breakfast sandwiches. Saturday afternoon is Happy Hour with a round of Ladder Ball Baseball. Saturday dinner is homemade baked chicken pot pie. Please bring a side to share. Bring your own beverages for all meals. Bring your own plates and utensils for the Saturday night meal. Sunday is Continental Breakfast. There is a game on Sunday, which you can stay for. If you don t plan to stay for the Sunday game, departure time is before 11:30 AM. Your friends and relatives are welcome to join us for the baseball game and picnic. TCW members can come just for the game and picnic as well. We encourage you to invite former TCW members to the game. See below for pricing. Cost for the camping weekend: Couple $85 Children $25 Single Adult $50.00 Additional Adult camper $35 Baseball Game only prices: Adult $27, Child (5-12) $19. Pay your own parking. Parking for the weekend will be at the Lakewood Blue Claws Stadium. Parking fee is included in the price for campers. Please bring blocks to place under jacks and stacks for your generator. I am looking for any events we can do the rest of the weekend. If you haven t gotten your fill of baseball you can take in another Blue Claws game on Saturday or Sunday. We need your registration by April 15. Final count is April 15. I may be able to add additional persons after that date. Please fill out the registration form in this newsletter. Again arrive after 1 PM on Friday. Details Parking for the weekend begins at 1 PM on Friday. Please arrive on Friday between 1 and 5:00 PM. If you arrive after 5:00 the Blue Claws parking crew will be there and you ll have to pay $3. Parking passes will be issued to you (by me) upon arrival. Keep these displayed in your car as you will need them when re-entering the park before and during game times. Parking is in Lot D of First Energy Park Stadium Home of the Blue Claws! This is the same lot we were in last time. Please take trash home with you. You must bring blocks to place under your jacks. Stacks are needed for your generator. I will distribute game tickets prior to entering stadium. We will walk into the stadium Friday at 6:15. Our meal begins at 6:30 with food service until 8 PM. Game time is 7:05 PM. Same seating as last time, Picnic Area on the 3rd base side. Fireworks after the game. Directions FirstEnergy Park is located at 2 Stadium Way in Lakewood, NJ 08701, at the intersection of Cedar Bridge and New Hampshire Avenues. From Northern Jersey - Garden State Parkway South to Exit 89. At the end of the exit, bear right towards Brick & Lakewood. Make a left onto Cedar Bridge Ave (Rt. 528 W). Proceed 1.4 miles through three traffic lights to FirstEnergy Park entrance. From Southern Jersey - Garden State Parkway North to exit 90, which puts you on Chambers Bridge Road. Make a U-turn at the first light (loop around and make a left back onto Chambers Bridge Road, heading west. Go under the Parkway, at the second light, make a left on Route 88 and proceed for one mile. Make a left onto New Hampshire Avenue and proceed.5 miles to the second light, Cedar Bridge Avenue and the ballpark. From West - Take Route 70 East to jug handle before New Hampshire Ave. (Rt. 623) intersection. Turn left onto New Hampshire Ave. and cross over Route 70. Continue through 2 traffic lights to FirstEnergy Park on left. From East - Take Route 70 West to Cedar Bridge Ave. (Route 528). Turn right and proceed 2.4 miles to FirstEnergy Park on left. From Interstate 195 - Take Exit 28A to Route 9 South. Follow Route 9 South for 5.9 miles to Pine St. Turn left onto Pine St. and follow for 1.6, miles to New Hampshire Ave, Turn left onto New Hampshire Ave. and follow to FirstEnergy Park on left. (N40 4.272, W74 11.268) 2
Sunshine Lady Report and Other News Hospitality Committee: Helen Caserta, Chairperson Happy Spring everyone. Its good to feel the warming sun and I even saw a daffodil trying to peak its little leaf up through the snow. The first half of the winter was quiet - but, oh boy, was the second half busy. I sent out get well/thinking of you cards to Joyce Winter, Paula Reynolds, Melissa Hicks, John Cape May Rally May 18-20, 2018 Hosts: Co-Host: Bob & Peggy Pittenger Nixon, Diane Dockerty, and Ruth Cook. Sadly, I sent sympathy cards too, to the families of members John Reynolds because of Paula's passing, the Jean Hecht family, the Fred Rhinehart family and Bev, Vic and Holly upon the death of Lou Stivaly. I also sent cards to members for lost family members, Ruth Cook who lost a daughter and Bob & Eileen Tittle upon the passing of their beloved little Schatzie. The rally fee will be the Campgrounds cost, which is $46.00 Helen Caserta But, the good news is, spring is coming quickly and we will soon be gathering together again at our rallies. I appreciate you all keeping me informed, so I can let our members know of these events. We are happy to be returning to the Holly Shores Campground in Cape May. It is close to Cape May and all its attractions. The Cape May Ferry is a short distance and provides a great boat ride to Delaware with its many shopping and site seeing opportunities. Friday's dinner will be hot dogs and sides provided the Pittengers. Saturday's continental breakfast will be provided by the Campground, as well a group photo, hay ride, and planned activities that we may participate in. per night. Please make a reservation and send a deposit to Holly Shores (609-886-1234). Please tell them you are from TCW and please indicate to them what days you want to stay. The rates on the additional days will remain the discounted price. 50% of the total is due a month before the rally, April 18, 2018. Looking forward to seeing you! Please email golfingnomads@aol.com if you are planning to attend. (N39 0.123, W74 53.465) 3
Miller Rally May 31-June 3, 2018 Hosts: Co-Hosts: Needed Without a doubt, we will have a Happy Hour each day! Please limit the snacks, so we can save room for Dinner. Please bring one dessert. We will assign which day to bring them at the rally. We're looking forward to our 18th year at Miller Air Park. We picked a date that hopefully will not be too cold or too hot so that we can enjoy the games that we have so much fun playing at the rallies. (bocce, the ladder games, our new corn hole game, etc.). We arrive on Thursday for a day of catching up with old friends and new. Dinner will be provided. After a Continental Breakfast on Friday, will be a day of visiting the many attractions in the area and/or playing some games. Dinner will be provided by TCW, followed by the business meeting. Sunday will be a hot breakfast. Then stay as long as you want to so that you can enjoy the area or just have fun with friends. Cost: $55 per coach $50 for singles $5 for additional guests Remember to fill your water tanks and arrive with empty holding tanks. Looking forward to seeing everyone! After a Continental Breakfast on Saturday, you can enjoy the area's attractions or just spend time playing games and sharing stories. Dinner hasn't been decided yet. Following it we will be showing a movie. Hope you enjoy it! (N39 55.939, W74 17.669) 4
Lancaster Rally, June 14-17, 2018 Hosts: Charlotte & Dennis Lawyer Co-Hosts: Matt & Ellen Hoelzel All Aboard TCW Chugs into Lancaster s Country Acres Campground June 14-17, 2018 Dennis and I will again be hosting an outing at Country Acres Campground (technically in Gordonville, PA). All sites are long big rigs sites. Rally starts on Thursday June 14 and concludes on Sunday June 17. Total cost for 3 nights per couple is $230. An extra adult is $25. Single coach rate is $205. Please call the campground (866-675-4745) if you would like to extend your stay. After breakfast on Friday we will be carpooling over to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania www.rrmuseumpa.org. Our visit begins with a private 20 minute orientation tour. Then, discover a fascinating, world-class collection of more than 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, as well as the art, artifacts and captivating personal stories of Pennsylvania s rich railroad heritage. Take the throttle in a real freight engine cab for a simulated run, climb aboard a caboose, inspect a 62-ton locomotive from underneath, explore an early 20th century passenger station and experience interactive exhibits, designed for the young and young at heart. Take a break from the museum and take a 45 minute ride through the Lancaster countryside on a real steam locomotive (additional cost). More info at www.strasburgrailroad.com. Charlotte & Dennis Lawyer Directions from New Jersey: Take I 276 NJ Tpke West. Take Exit 326 for I-76 E toward Valley Forge/US 202/I-476/Philadelphia. Continue onto I-76 E. Take Exit 328 A for US- 202 S/US-422 W/Swedesford Rd toward W Chester/Pottstown. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for US 202 S. Merge onto US 202 S. Take US-30 W exit toward Downingtown/Coatesville. Continue onto U.S. 30 W. Follow US 30 W. Turn right onto Leven Rd. Slight left to stay on Leven Rd. For landmarks from Route 30 the turn onto Leven Rd. is less than 1 mile from the Revere Tavern. While traveling westbound on Rte. 30 you ll pass the Revere Tavern, then you ll see Killer Hats on the left, then the next right should be Leven Rd. Address is 20 Leven Rd., Gordonville, PA 17529. If you see Motel 6, you ve gone too far. (N40 0.782, W76 8.6755) Arrive on Thursday after 2:30 PM. You must check in at the office when you arrive. Here are some suggestions for your free time during your stay in Lancaster. You may want to take in Jesus at Sight and Sound. The American Music Theater has two offerings: Songs of the Silver Screen on Thursday and Friday and Summer Doo Wop Cavalcade on Saturday (2 and 7 PM). The Historic Fulton Theater is hosting a production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Grease is being performed at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Catch a minor league baseball game Thursday night with the Lancaster Barnstormers. Other options are a tour of General Hand s (Adjunct General to President Washington) Rock Ford Plantation, Historic Hans Herr Hose and Museum, farmer s market, and outlet shopping! We ll have lots of ideas for you to fill your days. Here are our food plans for the weekend. Thursday afternoon will be heavy hors d oeuvres. Please bring something to share. Or if you prefer, enjoy a meal at your favorite local spot. Friday starts out with Egg Sandwiches at Charlotte s Walk Up Window Cafe. Friday night is pulled pork or brisket from Dickey s Barbecue. Bring a side to share. Saturday starts with pancakes. Light happy hour at 4 PM. Thanksgiving in June is the dinner theme. We ll be supplying turkey. You bring your favorite Thanksgiving side (traditional or summerized ). Sunday is a continental breakfast. Check out is 2 PM. Bring your own plate, utensils, beverage, and chair for all meals. I have 16 sites reserved. Once those are filled I will start a wait list. Looking forward to seeing you in PA! Registration deadline is May 14 th. Please call or email me with questions. charlottelawyer@comcast.net 5
20 th Century Wagontrainers, Chapter of FMCA Membership Form Please circle one: Renewal New Member Changes Name: FMCA #: _ Address: Phone: ( ) City/Town: State: Zip: - If you do not want your email or cell phone information to be put in the membership book, please be sure to Circle No in Publish? below. Cell Phone: ( ) Publish? Yes No E-Mail address(s) Publish? Yes No Birthdates: Name: Date: Name: Date: Wedding Anniversary Date: Year First Joined TCW Chapter: Motorhome Information: Manufacturer: Model: Year: Length in Feet: _ No. of Slideouts: Are you an FMCA member? Yes No Only those who are FMCA members in good standing may belong to this chapter. Those who do not currently possess a motorhome cannot vote or hold office, but they may be associate FMCA and chapter members with all other benefits. Dues are $15.00* per year Please note that members who are late in renewing their memberships (after December 31st) will be assessed a penalty of $5.00. If you are sending your dues, please attach your check payable to: 20th Century Wagontrainers. If you are an existing member, please enter your F-number and any changes you would like made to your membership information Mail to: TCW Membership Karen S. Peters 3 Cooper Run Drive Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-2206 Questions? Contact: Karen Peters, Membership VP Phone : 856-751-1449 E-mail : auntkaren@usa.net Treasurer s Report Nancyanne Carkeek Nancyanne is away, so she cannot supply the information for this edition. RIP Schatzie Eileen and Bob s beloved dog has past along to the wherever. We will all miss him. 6
Baseball Rally May 11, 12, 13, 2018 Make check payable to TCW Rally Location: FirstEnergy Park 2 Stadium Way Lakewood, NJ 08701 Cost: $85.00 per Couple $35.00 Additional Adult $25.00 per Child $50.00 for single Adult Mail to: Dennis & Charlotte Lawyer April 15, 2018 Cape May Rally May 18, 19, 20, 2018 Rally Location: Holly Shores Campground Cost: $46 per Night Children and additional adults free Mail to: Deadline: April 18. You must call the campground at (609) 886-1234, for a reservation, and say that you are with TCW. Miller Air Park Rally May 31, June 1, 2, 3, 2018 Make check payable to TCW Rally Location: Miller Air Park Berkeley Township, NJ Cost: $55.00 per Coach ($50.00 per Single) Additional Adults $5 Mail to: Lancaster Rally June 14, 15, 16, 17, 2018 Make check payable to TCW Rally Location: Country Acres Campground Gordenville, PA Cost: $230.00 per Coach ($205.00 per Single) Additional Adults $25 Mail to: Dennis & Charlotte Lawyer May 12, 2017 May 14, 2018 7
Cape May Rally May 18-20, 2018 Name: Address: City: St: Zip: Phone: FMCA# Email Address: Coach Length: No. of Slides: Is this your first TCW Rally? Y/N Do you need handicapped parking? Y/N How Many Nights will you attend? 2-4 Do not send payment. Payment will be made directly to the campground Cost: $46 per night. : April 18, 2018. You must call the campground at (609) 886-1234, for a reservation, and say that you are with TCW to get the discounted price. Lancaster Rally June 14-17, 2018 Name: Address: City: St: Zip: Phone: FMCA# Email Address: Coach Length: No. of Slides: Is this your first TCW Rally? Y/N Do you need handicapped parking? Y/N Payment Enclosed: $230 per Coach ($205 Single) Miller Rally May 31-June 3, 2018 Name: Address: City: St: Zip: Phone: FMCA# Email Address: Coach Length: No. of Slides: Is this your first TCW Rally? Y/N Do you need handicapped parking? Y/N Payment Enclosed: Baseball Rally May 11-13, 2018 Name: Address: City: St: Zip: Phone: FMCA# Email Address: Coach Length: No. of Slides: Is this your first TCW Rally? Y/N Do you need handicapped parking? Y/N Payment Enclosed: $85 per Coach ($50 Single) Additional Adults @$35 Children camping @$25 Adult-game only @$27 Children-game only @$19 Total Enclosed April 15, 2018 $55 per Coach ($50 Single) Additional Adults @$25 Additional Adults @$5 Total Enclosed Total Enclosed May 14, 2018 May 12, 2018 8