See our web page at www.roadrunnersrvclub.com NEWS LETTER OF THE SUN LA KES ROA DRU NNE RS RV CL UB Roadrunner News February 2017 President s Message February 8, 2017 It s really starting to warm up! And with that our rally season starts to swing into high gear. Thanks to the Meyer s, the Wheeldon s, and Rich Pavlik and Betty Lauer another highly successful Quartzsite rally has just been concluded. I understand that it was a little chilly outside at the Happy Hours, but the camaraderie and food more than made up for it. Look for some rally pictures to turn up shortly on the website. On another note it s now February and some other activities are under way. This month at the club meeting I ll be naming a nominating committee to seek out officers for next year s activities. With Pat Prekel offering to return as secretary, we will need to nominate an incoming President, Vice President, and Treasurer for 2017-18. If you have interest in any of these offices, please contact me and I ll put the committee in touch with you. The Club only exists because of members like you and we need leaders to stand up and help out, just like our volunteer Wagon masters. Also, in early April we will have our annual Spring Fling, probably at Sisk Park in Palo Verde. There will be lots of food, a bocce ball contest, and a golf putting contest on the 9 hole course. So be looking in the next Newsletter for the notice of date and time in early April. Bill Hatcher, our most capable Vice President, will be putting the event together. That s it for now. See you at the meeting on the 14 th! 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 March letter is March 7, 2017. 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, Febr. 14, 2017 Coffee 6:30 PM Meeting 7 PM DUES NOW DUE $20.00 PER PERSON $40.00 FOR COUPLE
February 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
February 2017 Page 3 Sun Lakes Roadrunners RV Club Board Meeting Minutes January 5, 2017 Bill Hatcher, Vice President, brought the meeting to order at 3 PM. In attendance were Bert Geiger, Treasurer, and Pat Prekel, Secretary. Mike Skibo, President, attended the meeting via telephone. Bert Geiger provided each person with a copy of two treasurers reports, one for rallies and one for administration. He also provided a membership roster which indicated if members had paid the current years dues or not. Current roster was up to 74 members. Discussion of the following topics followed. 1. The audit had been postponed due to illness. Mike Skibo encouraged Bert Geiger to make other arrangements so that the audit could be completed quickly. 2. A list of unpaid members was to be forwarded to Barb Clark, Membership, so she could follow up with those members in order to keep them from being dropped from the roster. 3. Room rental - Bert Geiger reported that the room rental is presently $350.00 for 7 months use. He was told the fee was going to increase. Based on that informa on and the fact that the service provided was lacking, Bert Geiger and Mike Skibo agreed to meet with Phase 1 to discuss price and services. It was suggested that we might want to check into Co onwood and/or Palo Verde. Bill Hatcher discussed the Benson Rally stating that the deposit must be paid at the January meeting since a payment is due to the RV Park by late January. This information was provided to Ruby Meyer and published in the recent Newsletter so all members should be aware of the payment due. After the meeting, Bill Hatcher will send Ruby Meyer the names of any one who still needs to provide a check so Ruby can email those individuals. Bill Hatcher indicated that tours have not been scheduled for the Benson rally since the information pertaining to what is available will be provided to the attendees at the January meeting. Mike Skibo mentioned that it might be necessary to schedule the mine tour in advance or it may not be available. Bill Hatcher will be bringing the white boards that he has set up for each rally so members can see the information at the January meeting. The scheduled rallies are as follows: (Continued on Next Page)
February 2017 Page 4 1 Quartzsite, January 24-26, 2017 2 Benson, February 23 25, 2017 Payment due at January mee ng 3 Lake Havasu, March 4 Lake Powell, April 26-30, 2017, Deposits due, side trips to be determined 5 Exit Rally, June 2 12, 2017 Still need rallies planned for October and November Mike Skibo brought up the Spring Fling which should be discussed at the January meeting. We need to determine a date, last year it was April 5, 2016. We need volunteers to plan the event and to reserve Sisk Park. In the past, chicken has been provided. Attendees bring a dish to pass. The budget for this event in 2016 was $300.00 but the expenses were only $160.00. Mike Skibo finished the meeting by reminding those present that election of officers will be taking place again in Spring. He suggested that new officers be provided with a welcome packet which includes information that helps to make them aware of budgeted and expense items. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Pat Prekel, Secretary
February 2017 Page 5 Roadrunners Club Meeting January 10, 2017 President Mike Skibo opened the meeting at 6:50 PM by introducing the executive board. All new members and visitors were welcomed. He then reviewed the mission statement of the Roadrunners Club. Mike congratulated Anna Gay Pahlow and Sharon O Brien for a very successful Christmas Dinner/Dance. Mike reported that the audit of the administrative account had been completed. The audit of the rally account is to be completed soon. The Oakwood patrol seems to be having issues with RV owners who do not notify them when they will be bringing an RV to park on the street. Mike encouraged all club members to be diligent about following the HOA rules for parking an RV on the street. Treasurer s Report Bert Geiger explained that we have 2 separate accounts. The administrative account covers expenses such as the storage unit for club equipment, meeting room rental, welcome back meeting/pizza party, Spring Fling and a portion of the Christmas dinner. The rally account is self-funding but there is a small reserve there in case it is needed by Rally Masters while planning a rally. Committee Reports: Membership Remember to pay your dues if you have not done so or your name will be removed from the roster. Barb Clark and Julie Jarvi reported that the club roster is really growing. They introduced the following guests: Dwight and Julie Hodges, Duane and Joan Garceau, Alisa Padgett and Michael Rosenhiem. They also introduced the following new member: Edna Joss. I apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Newsletter Ruby Meyer had nothing to report. Mike congratulated her for the great job she does on the newsletter. Website Mike reminded members and guests that there is a lot of information available on the club website. Equipment Mike reported that Greg Zarnick manages the club equipment but was not present at the meeting. Refreshments Pat Prekel reminded everyone that there was a sign-up sheet on the refreshment table. Volunteers are needed to supply refreshments for the meetings. Rally and Event Planning Rallies Bill Hatcher, Vice President, reported that rallies are designed to have many members participate. It is getting difficult to obtain reservations for a large number of RVs so we need to plan more in advance. There are three meetings left before summer where we can plan October and November rallies and possibly some into winter. Bill encouraged all members to come with ideas. Bill had Rally Masters give updates. Quartzsite is January 24-26. Leonard Meyer reported that plans are in order. He reminded participants that they will be paying for the camping upon arrival, $8.00/night. Bring firewood. (Continued on Next Page)
February 2017 Page 6 Benson is February 23-25, Clarks and Hatchers are hosting. Bill Hatcher reported that participants will be receiving emails concerning golf and tours. There will be lasagna dinner, French toast breakfast, Casino night and Thursday night bingo (bring change). Lake Havasu is March 24 26, Doggetts, Walls and Andersons are hosting. Ron Doggett reported that there will be a corned beef and cabbage dinner and a Rally Master breakfast. There are many things to do there, for example, a river boat tour which is about five hours and costs about $40.00/person, off road ATV races and a ferry boat to the casino. Deposits will be collected at the February meeting. Lake Powell is April 26 30. Mike Skibo reported that there are many things to see and do there such as Glen Canyon Dam Tour, Antelope Canyon Slot Tour, Dinner Theater Show, Arch Bridge Boat Tour, golf for the golfers and even Colorado river raft rides. A deposit of $250.00 will be due at the March meeting. Rocky Point, Playa Bonita will be in mid-may. Contact Barb and Jim Clark if you are interested. Exit Rally, California coast, June 2 12, Walbys and Carlstroms are hosting. Participants must be Elks Club members since portions of the rally will include stays at Elks Clubs. There is a waiting list for this rally. Spring Fling Bill Hatcher is responsible for this event and will contact members who have worked on it before in order to obtain a reservation at Sisk Park Pavilion. New Business One member is interested in establishing a list of members who are retired military since they may be able to organize a rally at military RV parks. A sign-up sheet was used to gather this information. Tailtwister Jim Ruddy collected monies from a few members who forgot to wear their badges. There were also a few sad tales of RV troubles. Pot O Gold Jim Clark was happy to announce three pots of $28.00 each. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 P.M Respectfully submitted, Pat Prekel, Secretary
February 20117 Page 7. 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
February 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
February 2017 Page 9 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
February 2017 Page 10 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