GOLDEN GATE FOGHORN January 2017 Special Military Active Recreational Travelers Volume 22-1 from the President Al Calise Hi Everyone. I was overwhelmed in the participation of our members and guests who attended our Christmas Muster at Jackson Rancheria RV Resort. We had 25 rigs at this Muster. I believe it is our most attended Muster for our Chapter. We had four guest rigs and are hoping they were impressed with our chapter and the fun we have at our Musters. I think they will be filling out the SMART Applications to become members of National and our Chapter. The meals and catered dinner were GREAT!!! Jim and Claire Taylor, the host for the Christmas Muster, did an outstanding job. Jim did all the cooking for our meals. I personally want to thank them for a job well done!!!! This was the first time they hosted a muster. Our chapter sponsored 25 veterans from the Veterans Home 2016 personalized holiday gift project. This is a traditional project that our Chapter does each year. In addition to the sponsored veterans, the members also donated gifts for the Veterans Home to be used by the home. Not stopping there, the ladies spent a morning making at least 12 lap robes which were also given to the Veterans Home. I want to thank everyone who worked on this project. It shows that we truly believe in helping individuals who are not as fortunate as we are. We had fun with the Christmas exchange of gifts which was run by Lucille Martin. Games were played and I have to say I was the big winner of the Card Bingo game. Also, congratulations to Roy Allen who won the 50/50 drawing. The weather was great, for most of the Muster, however we did have several cold nights and rain on the last two days of the Muster. It did not stop us from having fun and enjoying the company of our Golden Gate members. I could go on and on talking about our Christmas muster. In closing, Nancy and I want to wish each of you a happy holiday season and the best in the coming year. We are looking forward to see you all at our next muster in Feb 2017 at Flag City RV Resort. Hopefully you will put the SW Regional Muster, being held in April, on your calendars. Until then, safe travels until we see you again. GOD BLESS. Nancy & Al MEMBERSHIP DUES Golden Gate membership dues are due January 1. Dues are $20. Submit your dues to Phyllis Olin (see page 2 for address) or if coming to the Lodi muster, be prepared to pay at that time. In addition, SMART national dues should be paid on the anniversary of your original signup. You should receive a notice in the mail from headquarters. You cannot be a member of Golden Gate unless you are a member of SMART national in good standing. 1 P a g e
Officers 2017 2017 Muster Schedule President: Al Calise 2506 San Marin Lane Sacramento, CA 95835 916-515-4633, cell: 916-844-8115 alcalise@aol.com Vice-President: Tom Wentz 2934 Shawn Way Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-363-9191, cell: 916-826-7636 TomWentz@sbcglobal.net Secretary: Phyllis Olin 2154 Santa Cruz Ct. Atwater, CA 95301-3826 Cell: 408-859-6366 mpjolin@aol.com Treasurer: Marlene Jackson 4100 E. Monte Vista Ave. Denair, CA 95316 209-581-8127 marlene.jackson@att.net Muster Master: Ray Martin 7664 19 th Street Sacramento, CA 95832 916-665-1525 rvshrine1@frontiernet.net Foghorn Editor: Lucille Martin 597 Pomona Drive Brentwood, CA 94513 925-513-4630 labmartin39@sbcglobal.net Jan 29-Feb 3 Flag City RV Resort Lodi, CA Host: Tom & Sue Wentz Lou & Elaine Simmons Apr 2- Apr 7 (SW Regional) Bakersfield RV Resort Bakersfield, CA Host: Golden Gate June 4-Jun 9 Campground in the Pines Lake Tahoe, CA Host:?? Aug 6-Aug 11 Bodega Bay RV Park Bodega Bay, CA Host:?? Oct 1-Oct 6 Almond Tree Chico, CA Host:?? Dec 10-Dec 15 Jackson Rancheria Jackson, CA Hosts:?? 2 P a g e
Registration Golden Gate S*M*A*R*T January 29-February 3 Flag City RV Resort Name: Phone Email: Spouse Name: Number in our party: Guest Name: Special Needs: Type/length of RV: Slide-outs: Meals may include: 3 Breakfasts and 3 dinners (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), Monday potluck dinner, Friday coffee & rolls breakfast provided by club. See Plan of the Day for details. Please list any food allergies Registration: $50.00 per rig (2 people) $25.00 (1 person) 1 st Nights Parking: $45.00 $45.00 Total $95.00 (2 people) $70.00 (1 person) The remaining parking fee will be collected at the muster. Late cancellations may result in your being charged for your 1st night s parking. Please check number of nights you will attend: Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs I/we would like handicap parking (close to club house, if possible) I/we would like to play golf: Number of golfers: Registration deadline is Jan 10. Please call registrar for availability if registering after deadline. Mail registration form and check payable to Golden Gate SMART to: Ray Martin 916-665-1525 7664 19 th Street 916-599-8918 (cell) Sacramento, CA 95832 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: All NON-SMART members must sign in order to participate. For services rendered to/received by those signed below, in their participation of the SMART activity named above, the undersigned hereby releases, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SMART Inc., all officers, directors, employees, agents and their successors and assigns from all liabilities, injuries, obligations, claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, penalties, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable attorney s fee for any kind and nature arriving out of, or in any way related to the activity listed above. SMART is NOT responsible for the actions of any participating company, or agent, with regards to their role in organizing, planning, or for any other service they may provide for the benefit of the named person or activity. All persons must be 18 years or older and must sign the required application. Signature Date Signature Date 1. 2. 3. 4. 3 P a g e
PLAN OF THE DAY Flag City RV Resort Jan 29-Feb 3, 2016 Sunday (Jan 29) Early Bird Day--Dinner on your own or with group Monday Registration, Parking and Socializing 1700-1800: Opening Ceremony. Introduction of guests, new members & social hour 1800: Potluck (*see note) Tuesday 0730: Coffee in Clubhouse 0800-0900: Breakfast by Golden Gate Kitchen 1000: Golf/Ladies Handiworks 1700-1800: Happy Hour (*see note) 1800: Dinner by Golden Gate Kitchen Wednesday 0730: Coffee in Clubhouse 0800-0900: Breakfast by the Golden Gate Kitchen 0915: Officer s Meeting 1000: General Meeting 1700 1800: Social Hour (*see note) 1800: Dinner by Golden Gate Kitchen Flag City RV Resort 6120 West Banner Road Lodi, CA 95242 866-371-4855 Thursday 0730: Coffee in Clubhouse 0800-0900: Breakfast by Golden Gate Kitchen 1700-1800: Social Hour (*see note) 1800: Dinner by Golden Gate Kitchen Friday 0730-0900: Coffee and rolls. Clean-up. Goodbyes. *Note - you will be notified when to bring hor dourves and what type of dish for potluck. 4 P a g e
Minutes of General Meeting Jackson Rancheria December 7, 2016 Meeting was called to order at 10:05 by Al Calise, President. The minutes from Vineyard RV Resort were approved as posted. New members joined us at this muster: Marlin and Beth Sands, Charles and Sharon Barnett, and James and Cecilia Lew. WELCOME! Secretary Report: Passed around a copy of the current roster for members to review. A Christmas cards from Yountville VA Hospital was read. Treasurer Report: Current balance $2,325.45. Sunshine Lady: No report. VP/Membership Report: Working on converting chapter information to website. Muster Master Report: 25 rigs were at Jackson for this muster. Working on the regional. Old Business: None New Business: - To be a member of GG SMART, national dues must also be paid. - Members not paying dues within 3 months will be removed from membership. - Muellers volunteered to drive the lap robes and gifts to the VA hospital. - Al is currently working on updating the by-laws and standing rules. - Need as many members as possible of the GG SMART to attend the SW regional in Bakersfield. - The membership voted on a new chapter treasurer: Marlene (Chambers) Jackson. - Jim and Claire Taylor were thanked for their outstanding work on the Jackson muster. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 AM. Respectively submitted, Phyllis Olin, Secretary Golden Gate SMART ************************************ Another fresh new year is here Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! William Arthur Ward 5 P a g e
2017 SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MUSTER: April 2 April 7 (5 nights/1 st Optional) HOSTED BY THE GOLDEN GATE SMART CHAPTER Location: Bakersfield RV Resort, 5025 Wible Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313 (661-833-9998) SMART #s Chapter(s) 1 st Timer at SWR (Y/N) LastName: First: Spouse: Guest: Address: City & State: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-Mail: Arrival Date: Departure Date: RVType RV Length #Slide Outs #Pets: Tow Vehicle: Make: Model: State and Plate #: Handicap Parking: (Y/N) PARKING FEE: The cost is $40.00 per night. The nights you reserve will be paid for at the time of your check-in and sites are assigned by the resort. This is a special rate offered to our muster attendees for up to 7 nights. All sites have full hookups (50/30 amp). They offer a lot of amenities: fitness center, pool/spa, laundry, general store, massage therapist, bar/grill, golf, live entertainment and WIFI. No parking fees are collected with this registration. REGISTRATION FEE: 2 people per rig - $165; 1 person per rig $80; each additional guest in rig $80. Please wear name tags. ADDITIONAL FEES: Lady s Luncheon - $7.50 each. (Y/N) Number Golf Player: $35.00 per player (provide name of golfer and HCP at time of submission of application. Basque Restaurant all inclusive $28.00 each (Lamb Stew & Prime Rib). (Y/N) Number Mail your Muster check payable to Golden Gate SMART to Ray Martin, 7664 19 th Street, Sacramento, CA 95832-1178. Muster application must be submitted & fees paid no later than March 6, 2017. Your fees are the total of the registration fee, golf fee, lady s luncheon and the Basque Restaurant fee if applicable. Please call Ray at 916-665-1525 (H) or 916-599-8918 (C) if you have any questions. Participate in group tour of West Kern Oil Museum (Donation Appreciated): (Y/N) Number CANCELLATIONS: Nonrefundable after March 16, 2017. REQUEST DONATIONS FOR SILENT AUCTION, DOOR PRIZES AND BOOKS. The following statement must be signed by all participants prior to the event as required by S*M*A*R*T Headquarters: For services rendered to and received by those signed below, in their participation in the S*M*A*R*T activity named above, the undersigned hereby releases, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SMART, INC, all officers, directors, employees, and agents and their successors and assigns from all liabilities, injuries, obligations, claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, penalties, expense and disbursements, including reasonable attorney s fees of any kind and nature arising out of, or in any way related to the activity listed above. S*M*A*R*T is not responsible for the actions of any participating company or agent with regards to their role in organizing, planning, or for any other service they may provide for the benefit of the named person or activity. All persons must be 18 years or older, and must sign the required application. Bakersfield RV Resort, its employees and agents are not responsible for any accidents or injuries occurring on the Resort property. Member: Date: Spouse: Date: Guest: Date: 6 P a g e