See our web page at www.roadrunnersrvclub.com NEWS LETTER OF THE SUN LA KES ROA DRU NNE RS RV CL UB Roadrunner News January 2017 January 2017 President s Message What a Christmas Dinner! We had a record crowd of 86 people on hand to share a sumptuous meal followed by lively music and dancing provided by Thaddeus Rose. Our thanks again to Anna Gay Pahlow and Sharon O Brien for all the planning and wonderful execution of a spectacular event. With the addition of the Lake Havasu Rally that Ron & Mikie Doggett, Don & Lisa Wall and Clint & Julie Anderson are hosting in March 2017, we now have a full plate of events leading up to summer departure. 2016 was a great year for the Club with the addition of many new members and the good times had by all at the rallies. We look forward to hosting all our newbies this coming year and introducing them to the fun and the challenges of running rally events. We are sooo fortunate to live in the great Southwest with all its scenic splendor and the opportunities it gives us for travel and making new friends along the way. I would like encourage all of you to take a look at the newly updated web-site. You will see all the rally pictures, and RV tips that we have included.. I look forward to meeting and chatting with each and every one of you over the next 5 months. See you at the January 10 th Club Meeting. Sincerely, 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 February letter is Febr. 1, 2016 news 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, Jan. 10, 2017 Coffee 6:30 PM Meeting 7 PM DUES NOW DUE $20.00 PER PERSON $40.00 FOR COUPLE
January 2017 Page 2 WELCOME TO ALL OF OUR NEW MEMBERS Wayne & Debbie Aarestad Milt Dodge & Sally Kennedy Bob & Sharon Edmunds Bob & Mary Figgis Joe & Sharon Fratiello Dennis & Jan Gabriel Duane & Joan Garceau Gayle & Susan King Alan & Janet Kurth Carlos & Marisa Lozano Brad Moen & Norma Rowland Lance & Loretta Moyer John Potts & Barbara Klelmstine Dennis & Jan Rix Bob & Ann Selzer Jerry & Janis Snowden Don & Lisa Wall Jim & Yvonne White 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 TREASURER BERT GEIGER 503-616-6155 bertgeiger@hcc.net Committees 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
January 20117 Page 3. QUARTZSITE RALLY JANUARY 24, 25 AND 26th ( Tues., Wed., & Thurs.) Dry Camping at Greasewood Flats for $7 or $8 a night. Come join the fun of socializing, campfires, eating, and shopping till you drop. Cost - $30.00 per couple - $15.00 per Person (This does not include the campground fee. ( Which needs to be paid when you check in.) This cost will include 2 evening meals and one breakfast of Biscuits and Gravy, Plus Happy Hour Snacks Tuesday night everyone is to bring a heavy hors d oeuvre to share. PLEASE BRING FIREWOOD IF YOU HAVE IT AVAILABLE. An e-mail will be sent to everyone who signs up, and will include more details. Wagon Masters: Ruby & Leonard Meyer 480-802-6601 Wayne & Marty Wheeldon 480-802-7256 Betty Lauer & Rich Pavlik 428-2264 or 766-0102
January 2017 Page 4 BENSON RALLY February 23, 24,25, 2017 Cochise Terrace RV Resort 1030 S. Barrel Cactus Ridge Benson, AZ Phone: 520-720-0911 Check-in Time 1 PM Cost per couple is $150.00, to include the following: *3 Nights Site Fee *Lasagna Dinner on Friday Night *Donuts & Coffee Friday Morning *French Toast Breakfast on Saturday Morning *Happy Hour Snacks, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Thursday Night: Heavy Hor'doeurves provided by the members attending. The club has to pay for the site fees by January 23, so it is very important that everyone that signed up (25 rv s) bring a check for the $150 rally fee to the January meeting. We have 25 sites reserved, and there are no additional sites left for anyone that did not initially sign up for this February rally. You do not need to make your site reservation, as the wagonmasters have already done that. There will be no additional sites left, unless someone cancels. We will have a table set up at the January meeting to collect the checks (made out to Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club), and hand out the information packet. The packet will include day trip suggestions. For those wanting to golf, there is the San Pedro Golf Course, and you will need to make your own reservations phone 520-586-7888. Friday is a shotgun start and the cost is $35.00, including lunch. Saturday is not available for golf (Private tournament). Sunday is open for play, and you will need to call for a tee time. Wagon Masters: Bill & Susan Hatcher Bert & Judy Geiger Jim & Barb Clark
January 2015 Page 5 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Al Wilsey is organizing a golf outing after the Quartzsite Rally, at the Emerald Canyon Golf Course in Parker. Camping will be at the LaPaz County Park for Friday and Saturday nights. Golf is planned for Saturday. If interested, please contact Al at 480-276-3683. ************************************************* Ron Doggett has reported there is being a rally planned for Lake Havasu on March 24, 25 and 26th, at the Havasu Falls RV Resort. He has 20 spots reserved and 14 members have already signed up. There will be a sign-up sheet and more information at the January 10th meeting. *************************************************** Reminder: Everyone signed up for a rally, please remember to take your checkbook to the January 10th meeting, if you haven t already paid. **************************************************** RONALD McDONALD HOUSE MEALS On December17, 2016, Julie and Clint Anderson and Dick and Anna Gay Pahlow served a meal at the Banner Hospital Ronald McDonald House, with our contact person, Steve Alexander, (480-270-9206) from the Chandler Elks Club. It is a very heart warming experience. Steve had shopped for the meal ham, scalloped potatoes, beans and a fruit salad. Generally feed 12 15 people for $35 $40. We assisted in preparing, visiting with the guest and clean-up. We were there from 5 7:00 PM. There is a variety of ways to take part thru meal preparation, serving or donating. Scheduled dates are: Wednesday Jan. 11th; Thursday, January 26th; Thursday, Febr. 9th; Thursday, Febr. 23; Thursday, March 9th; Thursday, March 23rd. You do not need to be an Elks member. 4 6 volunteers are appreciated each date. You are not responsible for the cost unless you choose to donate it. Contact: Steve Alexander (480) 270-9206 to discuss a very rewarding experience.
January 2017 Page 6 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. Sixteen sites are available at Wahweap Campground. Alternates, above the 16 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
January 2017 Page 7 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
December 2016 Page 8 FOUNTAIN HILLS RALLY NOVEMBER 10 13, 2016 RECAP The Fountain Hills Rally was held at the Eagle View RV Resort located at 9850 N. Fort McDowell Rd. in Fort McDowell, AZ, and was attended by 40 Roadrunners. The weather was gorgeous and the resort was the perfect place to enjoy great food, great friends, with shopping just around the corner at the Annual Fountain Hills Art & Craft Festival. The first night included a Happy Hour followed by a wonderful Heavy Appetizer Pot Luck dinner. Friday morning was the Wagon Master Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, including some fruit and sausage. After breakfast about half of the attendees enjoyed a noon, 90 minute Saguaro Lake Cruise aboard the Desert Belle, while others went over to the Craft Festival. Friday evening s Happy Hour began at 4 P.M. followed by a dinner On Your Own. Saturdays morning s Continental Breakfast included Debbie s fabulous homemade fresh cinnamon rolls, hand prepared fresh fruit and meat. Then most everyone headed over to the Fountain Hills Festival of Arts and Crafts, and shopped until they dropped. Others explored the nearby hills and dales of the valley, including Scottsdale. In the evening the happy Hour was followed by a Wagon Master Novemberfest dinner of Brats (that Steve cooked in beer and then put on the Barbie - so perfect), and included Sauerkraut with all the fixings. Everyone sang and wished a Happy Birthday to about 10 Roadrunners celebrating November birthdays, with chocolate cake and ice cream. It was fun finding out the many birth dates (no ages of course). The Wagon Masters Larry & Sally Walby, Bill & Susan Hatcher, and Steve & Debbie Holliger thank everyone who participated and made the rally successful.
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