See our web page at www.roadrunnersrvclub.com NEWS LETTER OF THE SUN LA KES ROA DRU NNE RS RV CL UB Roadrunner News March 2017 President s Message March 2, 2017 Wow! What a great rally in Benson. From the Asarco Copper Mine Tour to Tombstone, Bisbee shopping and historical museum tours, and Karchner Caverns, it was a great 3 days. Our thanks go out to the Wagonmasters.Bill & Susan Hatcher, Jim & Barb Clark, and Bert & Judy Geiger. Look for pictures on the website shortly. The Club sent out flowers to Judy Geiger who is on the mend from some medical issues at their primary home in Union, Washington. Husband Bert is watching diligently over her and Sally Walby is capably filling in as Treasurer while Bert is gone. Also, thanks to Sally for updating the roster to include details about everyone s RV which comes in quite handy when Wagonmasters are coordinating with RV parks about our attendees and their rigs and site requirements. We re still looking for a rally or two in the Fall and Holbrook, AZ with the Petrified Forest and the Meteor Crater or Camp Verde/ Cottonwood area with the Out of Africa wild animal park are two areas which are under consideration. We ll have some more details at the April monthly club meeting on that subject. With the Lake Havasu rally coming up and all the activities, restaurants, and shops in Lake Havasu City, I m sure we ll all be having a lot of fun and camaraderie in March. So if you haven t already volunteered to be an assistant Wagonmaster, please take the plunge and help out. We ll all be appreciative of your help. See you at the March 14 th meeting. Your President, Mike Skibo Editor s Comments: If any of the e-mail addresses or phone numbers listed in this newsletter are in error, please notify me. If anyone changes their e-mail address, please notify me, so you will continue to receive the news-letter. Thank you Ruby Meyer E-Mail: LMeyer829@aol.com Phone: 480-802-6601 or cell 480-229-3111 The deadline for the April is April 2, 2017. news letter Wagon Masters send me information as early as possible on your upcoming rallies for inclusion in the news letter. Hopefully the information will generate more interest in the rally. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. The newsletter is published monthly eight times a year, October through May, by the Sun Lakes RV Club. This club is a nonprofit organization established to provide opportunities for fraternization of Sun Lakes and surrounding area residents whom are interested in RV activities through club meetings and club campout rallies. It is not connected with any commercial or private business. An annual club membership of $20.00 (per person) entitles the members to participate in club social events, club campout rallies and subscription to the newsletter. RV CLUB MEETING AT PHASE 1 CLUBHOUSE IN NAVAJO ROOM, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Coffee 6:30 PM Meeting 7 PM DUES NOW DUE $20.00 PER PERSON $40.00 FOR COUPLE
March 2017 Page 2 2016 2017BOARD 2017BOARD AND COMMITTEES Executive Board PRESIDENT MIKE SKIBO 882-8486 maskibosr@att.net VICE PRESIDENT BILL HATCHER 883-0860 bil_hat@msn.com SECRETARY PAT PREKEL 847-254-2245 pdprekel@gmail.com Holds 2 bikes, possibly 3. Clamps onto rear trailer bumper. Needs paint. Purchased from camping World works great. We have downsized to folding bikes. TREASURER BERT GEIGER 503-616-6155 Committees bertgeiger@hcc.net Asking $30.00 Larry or Gloria Richardson 602-316-6415 EQUIPMENT GREG ZARNICK 247-0332 Cell gmzarnick@msn.com MEMBERSHIP JULIE JARVI 802-3450 pajarvi@msn.com BARB CLARK 221-7156 barbiebubblegum@gmail.com NEWSLETTER RUBY MEYER 802-6601 lmeyer829@aol.com REFRESHMENTS: DIANNE WOOLF 895-9027 dwoolfy@aol.com PAT & DAN PREKEL 847-254-2245 pdprekel@gmail.com WEB MASTER Glenn Smith 895-6895 glenn@cgsmithaz.com WEB SERVER HOST BOB & SANDY THOMPSON TAIL TWISTER JIM RUDDY 812-8131 jmruddy@hotmail.com CHRISTMAS SOCIAL Sharon O Brien 2016 Anna Gay Pahlow
March 2017 Page 3 Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club Board Meeting Minutes February 7, 2017 Mike Skibo, President, brought the meeting to order at 3:05 PM. In attendance were Bill Hatcher, Vice President, Bert Geiger, Treasurer, and Pat Prekel, Secretary. The slide presentation for the upcoming meeting was reviewed. Mike suggested that he possibly include in his message, information pertaining to the Club website such as how to register and use it. Mike will contact Glenn Smith to see if he can provide the information at the February meeting. Bert Geiger provided each person with a copy of two treasurers reports, one for rallies and one for administration. He will provide a copy to Mike so it can be added to the slide presentation to be used at the February monthly meeting. Mike encouraged Bert to discuss again at the monthly meeting what expenses are covered by the administrative budget. Bert reported that all annual fees have been paid and the audit has been completed. He also reported that there are still a few members who have not paid dues and those members will be removed from the roster. The Christmas Dinner/Dance was over budget so we may need to adjust the budget in the future. Other suggestions were: 1. Pick entrees that are more similar in price so it is easier to predict the total bill. 2. Not have the club provide wine. It was decided that the refreshments should be a budget item since our membership has grown so this year. Volunteers will be reminded prior to each meeting and advised as to the quantity of snacks to provide and that they can be reimbursed if they so desire. Bill Hatcher discussed the Benson Rally stating that the deposit has been paid so the rally is considered full. Bill was having a difficult time with golf scheduling so Mike suggested he send a list of attendees to everyone going to the rally so people can hook up with each other on their own to schedule activities. Mike will be bringing a checkbook to the rally so the bills at the RV park can be paid. Mike reported that there has been one cancelation for the Lake Powell rally so there is a spot available. Still need rallies planned for October and November
March 2017 Page 4 Mike Skibo brought up the Spring Fling. Possible dates for this event were discussed and April 2 nd or 9 th were determined to be the most appropriate. Bill will contact the HOA to determine which of these dates are available and arrange for a contract to be signed. At the February meeting Bill will enlist volunteers to plan the event. In the past, chicken, water and ice have been provided. Attendees bring a dish to pass. At the March meeting, the volunteers will provide sign-up sheets for appetizers, salads and desserts in order to try to balance the amounts of each provided. We will also need volunteers to organize the games. The budget for this event in 2016 was $300.00 but the expenses were only $160.00. Mike said it is important that the club set up some canopies to provide extra shaded areas near the ramada. The club will also provide serving tables, plates and utensils but attendees will be encouraged to bring their own table service. It will need to be determined what is in the storage area. Attendees need to bring their own chairs and any beverage they wish to have besides water. Mike Skibo finished the meeting by discussing the organization of a nominating committee for new officers for next year. Three new officers will be needed. Pat Prekel will remain as secretary. Suggestions for nominating committee members included Al Wilsey, Larry Rix, Bob Stephens, Wayne Wheeldon, Ron Doggett, Greg Zarnick, Leonard Meyer and Ed Carlstrom. Mike will call these people to organize a committee meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 PM. Respectfully submitted, Pat Prekel, Secretary
March 2017 Page 5 Roadrunners Club Meeting Date February 14, 2017 President Mike Skibo opened the meeting at 7:00 PM by introducing the board members and reviewing the Mission Statement. Bert Geiger, treasurer was not present. Mike indicated that there would be a website demo at the end of the meeting. He also advised the members that there has been a nominating committee formed consisting of Ron Doggett, Wayne Wheeldon and Jim Clark. The committee will prepare a list of members who are willing to run for the office of President, Vice President and Treasurer. Pat Prekel will remain as Secretary for one more year. Vice President, Bill Hatcher, coordinated the rally updates as follows, Benson, AZ, 28 rigs will be attending. Show the name tag provided to you and they will park you as you arrive at the RV Resort. Remaining packets were distributed. Lake Havasu, Ron Doggett, March 24 26. Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations at the RV Park. Cost of the rally is $30.00/couple for food which includes corned beef and cabbage dinner, one rally master breakfast, happy hour snacks and continental breakfast on day of departure. There are 5 spaces still available for this rally. Lake Powell, Mike Skibo, April 26-30. Cost of the rally is $250.00. Sign up as a stand-by in case there are cancelations. Rocky Point Mexico, Jim Clark, May 11 26. This is an informal rally so no meals etc. will be planned. Reservations are all handled by mail so contact Jim Clark if you are interested. The resort is Playa Bonita, RV sites are $25 29/ day depending on the location. Exit Rally, California Central Coast, Sally Walby, June 2-12. There is a waiting list for this rally. Attendees must be Elks members. Quartzsite recap, Leonard Meyer. The rally was the largest ever. The rally masters served 70+ people for the big meals and did a great job. Leonard thanked all others who helped out during the rally and made it easier for the wagon masters to handle the large crowd. There was $100.00 donated back to the club which was not spent by the wagon masters. We still need October and November rallies planned. Mike Skibo mentioned a possibility of going to Holbrook in November. Treasurer s Report A short recap was given by Mike Skibo since Bert Geiger was not present. Committee Reports: Membership Barb Clark introduced and welcomed our visitors, Jan and Tom Hinzpeter and Jane Simmons. She also introduced and welcomed new members, Pam and Ramon Grimmer. Newsletter Ruby had nothing to report. Website Our website is hosted by Bob and Sandy Thompson. Webmaster is Glen Smith.
March 2017 Page 6 Equipment - Greg Zarnick has revamped the charge out form so that is on one simplified page. When equipment is needed, please call Greg several days to a week ahead to schedule pick-up. Wagon masters should return equipment clean and in working order. If equipment needs repair, please indicate that to Greg when returned so he can repair or replace it. Greg said that there are 3 large roasting ovens for club use. Leonard Meyer complimented Greg on his diligence in maintaining the storage room. Refreshments Pat Prekel thanked the volunteers who signed up to bring refreshments. She also indicated that there is now money budgeted for that. If you wish to be reimbursed, please give your receipt to Pat Prekel. New Business Spring Fling is scheduled for April 9, 2017 at Sisk Park. The club will furnish chicken, ice and water. Bill Hatcher asked for volunteers to be in charge of Setup, Coordination of Games and Clean-up. At the March meeting there will be sign-up sheets for the food being provided by the attendees. Members are responsible for bringing their own drinks and table settings. TailTwister Jim Ruddy had a fun time collecting monies from people who forgot their badges, people who purchased new coaches etc. Pot O Gold Jim Clark was able to award five winners with the pots ranging from $22.00 to $12.00. Announcement FMCA is hosting a rally at Rawhide March 7 through 10. There will be interesting seminars and presentations there Glen Smith presented information about the Roadrunner website, sunlakesroadrunners.com. The menu buttons are found at the top of the page. On the general page one can find the newsletter, photos from different events, rally schedule and RV tips. The members-only page includes rosters, budget, by-laws, equipment check-out list and wagon master rules. You must register to access the members-only page by submitting a request. You will receive an email indicating that your information has been received and will be reviewed. If you are a member in good standing, you will receive another email with a temporary password. Once you login you can change the password on the profile page. Glen did mention that if you have photos from an event, email them to him. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM Respectfully submitted, Pat Prekel, Secretary
March 2017 Page 7 REPORT ON BENSON RALLY The wagon masters reported the following for the Benson Rally. We had 30 rigs attending the Benson, AZ rally at the Cochise Terrace RV Resort, starting Thursday, February 23rd through Saturday, the 25th. We had three cool nights of Happy Hours and snacks, and a delicious lasagna dinner and a French toast breakfast at the resort. Members enjoyed: golf, mine tour, cavern tours, military base tour, and sight seeing in Tombstone, Tucson, Bisbee and Sierra Verde, AZ. The resort was a wonderful resort offering card bingo and a casino night for those wanting to play. Everyone was pleased with the rally!. Wagon masters: Barb and Jim Clark Susan and Bill Hatcher REMINDER We still need rally s and wagon masters for October and November. This will be discussed again at the upcoming March meeting. Bill Hatcher
March 2017 Page 8 DATES: MARCH 24,25,26,27 SUN LAKES ROADRUNNERS RV CLUB MARCH 2017 TRIP-(25 SITES RESERVED) LOCATION: HAVASU FALLS RV RESORT 3493 AZ-95 LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86404 RESERVATIONS: 877-843-3255 (TELL THEM YOU ARE WITH THE ROADRUNNER CLUB) RESERVE YOUR SITE WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PRICE: $45/NIGHT FOR 3 NIGHTS -DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $2/NIGHT FOR DOGS (NO PIT BULLS OR ROTTWEILERS) ACTIVITIES: 3-25 BOAT TOUR OF LAKE HAVASU (SIGN UP IF INTERESTED)* 3-26 GOLF (SIGN UP IF INTERESTED)* 3-25 MOTORCYCLE AND ATV RACES 6PM- PRICE UNKNOWN (ON YOUR OWN) 3-25 ROCK N BREWS 2PM-6PM $30 (ON YOUR OWN) ANYTIME - CASINO ACROSS THE LAKE (FERRY RIDE $3) SCHEDULE: 3-24 ARRIVE- 1:00PM CHECK IN TIME HAPPY HOUR WITH LIGHT HORS D OEUVRES GROUP DINNER 3-25-GROUP BREAKFAST AT THE RV RESORT CLUBHOUSE BOAT TOUR $40/PP 10:30am-3:00pm (APPROXIMATELY) LUNCH AVAILABLE AT TOUR STOP GROUP HAPPY HOUR DINNER ON YOUR OWN 3-26-GOLF GROUP HAPPY HOUR AND HEAVY HORS D OEUVRES DINNER ON YOUR OWN 3-27-CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AT THE RV RESORT CLUBHOUSE CHECKOUT AT NOON WAGONMASTERS: DON AND LISA WALL-503-593-9013 (LISA) RON AND MIKAL DOGGETT-602-904-1108 (RON) CLINT AND JULIE ANDERSON 818-904-2158 (JULIE) *SIGN UP AT THE 2-14 MEETING OR CALL RON DOGGETT TO GET ADDED TO THE LIST
March 2017 Page 9 2017 SPRING FLING SUNDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2017 2 PM 6 PM SISK PARK IN PALO VERDE ( Sun Lakes) Event Time Table 1:15 Set-up Canopies and Clean Tables Set up Team 2:00 Gathering of Club Members 2:15 Appetizers 3:00 Putting Golf Bocce Ball 4:00 Dinner 5:30 Cleanup Starts Clean up team CLUB WILL SUPPLY: Paper plates, napkins, utensils, bottle water, ice, and fried-roasted chicken. MEMBERS WILL SUPPLY: Appetizers, pot luck dish, desserts, BYOB drinks, putter and golf balls and their own chairs. There will be a sign-up sheet at the March 14th, 2017 meeting to get a head count of those who will be attending the event. We need to purchase the chicken based on the head count. There will be sign-up sheets for appetizers, salads and desserts at the March Club meeting. Volunteers to Date: Set-up Team Miller/Rubio, Hatcher s, Holliger s to start at 1:15 @ Sisk Park. Side Dish and Headcount Sign-up @ March Meeting Gloria Richardson, Susan Hatcher, Debbie Holliger. GOLF/BOCCE BALL EVENT Pat Prekel (putting score cards), Jan Gabriel (Bocce Ball), to include prizes for winners. Clean-up Team Don and Lisa Wall, Steve and Debbie Holliger, Bill and Susan Hatcher, and any others wanting to help!
March 2017 Page 10 LAKE POWELL RALLY APRIL 26 30, 2017 Travel to beautiful Lake Powell in Northern Arizona and enjoy all the wonderful opportunities that are afforded by this scenic wonder. You can participate in any of the following activities: A boat ride to the Rainbow Bridge (which requires a ¾ mile hike to the destination from the boat landing area) A walking tour of the multi-colored Lower Antelope Canyon sandstone slot caves A tour of Glenn Canyon Dam s inner working areas A raft ride down the Colorado River and around the Horseshoe Bend to Lees Ferry A round of golf at Lake Powell National Golf Course in Page, AZ A night at the Into the Grand dinner theatre featuring authentic Navajo dancers A Wagonmaster dinner, Happy Hour snacks each day, and the Into the Grand dinner theatre are provided within the Rally cost of $250.00 per rig. Other excursion fees are to be paid by you. A deposit of $50.00 is required at the Jan 10 th Club Meeting. The remainder will be due at the March Club Meeting on Mar 14 th, 2017. 22 sites are available at Wahweap Campground. Alternates, above the 22 limit, will be accommodated as cancellations occur in the order of their sign-up. Your Wagonmasters for this trip are: Mike & Jan Skibo 480-882-8486 Paul & Julie Jarvi 480-802-3450
March 2017 Page 11 Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club 2017 Exit Rally California s Central Coast Friday, June 2 Monday, June 12, 2017 Come Explore California s Central Coast on a 10 day journey Through its extraordinary Highways and Byways! Reservations have been secured for 10 travelers. Participants must be Elks Club members because we will be staying at the Lodges in Santa Barbara and Oceano! Our last stop will be in Morro Bay at the Morro Dunes RV Park. The daily itinerary has been laid out with suggested places to visit and explore by the Wagon Masters. Dining pleasures abound from the Elks Lodges to Five Star Restaurants. It s Wine Country, so of course tasting rooms are awaiting you! Golf courses are fabulous and the Wagon Masters have suggestions and contacts with some of the best (we really did our homework!). Fresh Fish, You Bet! Hearst Castle! Lovely cool Sea Breezes and spectacular Sun Sets (Oh, why did we ever leave???) The site fees for 10 nights is only $340. Miscellaneous and Wagon Master provided snacks/food TBD. We will take reservation deposits of $100 in the form of checks made out to Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club at the Regular November 8th Club meeting. (NO CASH!) Wagon Masters: Sally & Larry Walby - 480-459-1840 Janet & Ed Carlstrom - 480-254-1459