November 2017 It's not where you go, but who you go with! Tom Roubal, Editor CARING AND SHARING Happy Birthday: Gayle Fisher 11/13 John Morton 11/15 Georgia Hinshaw 11/21 John Wonder 11/22 Donna Rogers 11/30 Happy Anniversary: Alberta Jones 11/11 Dale & Jennie Christensen 11/26 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 at the Shrine Center of Tucson. NOVEMBER DINNER MEETING Tuesday, Nov 7, 2017 Dinner includes chips/salsa during Happy Hour, and drinks may be purchased at the adjoining bar. Please make your reservations and advise which dinner you prefer no later than noon, 2 November. Cancellations must be made by noon Sunday 5 November. PHONE CALL ONLY, 520-219-2896. Meeting: 5:30 Social Hour, 6:15 Dinner Thanksgiving Dinner Pick One: Roasted Turkey, Gravy Candied Sweet Potatoes/Green Beans Tossed Salad/Roll/Butter OR Grilled Chicken Salad HB Eggs/Avocado/Dressing Cup of Soup Dessert: Pumpkin Pie/Whipped Cream Cost: $17.00 (inclusive) each, CHECKS PLEASE. BOARD MEETING 4:00 pm ACTIVITIES MEETING 4:30 pm All members are invited to attend. Your participation is always most welcomed. Please remember that if you make a reservation and do not attend the meeting (or phone in cancellation to 520-219-2896 by Sunday before the meeting) you will be responsible for reimbursement to Tucson Drifters for the cost of your meal. We look forward to seeing you there. Location: Shrine Center of Tucson 450 S. Tucson Blvd.
ACTIVITIES MEETING MINUTES October 3, 2017 Attendees: Ruth & Tom Roubal, Steve & Lori Miller, Jeff & Linda Salfen, Fred & Cindy Brooks, Bill Baumann, Rick & Judy Rolland, and Ted & Diana Shaefer. The Activities Meeting was held at the Sabbar Shrine Center and was called to order by Ruth Roubal on October 3, 2017 at 4:35 p.m. OLD BUSINESS May 14 th - 26, 2017 - Zig and a little Zag thru New Mexico - Miller, Coplin, and Salfen It was a good rally and we all had fun. NEW BUSINESS Do we want to have a holiday rendezvous and dry camp here at the Shrine Center? Dates would be December 4th and 5 th departing on the 6 th. 2017/2018 Rallies October 12-15, 2017 - Cobre Valley Rally -Globe, AZ Shaffer & Castriotta - Location and Itinerary to come via email. Everything is set up and ready to go. November 13 15, 2017 PATAGONIA: It s Not Just for the Birds - Patagonia, AZ Baumann, Nester, Christensen, & Wiley 15 coaches as of today. There is going to be a boat tour of the lake, pot luck on the first night, watch the humming bird haven, eat pizza, cornhole challenge, and time on your own. December 29, 2017 January 2, 2018 Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade - Roubal, Nickerson, Baldridge, & Kuehn It is going to be a great rally. Chartered bus to the Rose Parade with grandstand seating, New Year Eve dinner and show and great museums. Need to know who wants to work on a float. Last payment is due Nov. 25. January No Rally Planned February 5 th 9, 2018 - Under the Sun Tucson, FMCA International Rally, AZ Pima County Fair Grounds Rolland, Kuehn, Fearnow - 30 or 50 amp, or dry camping. The electric sites are going fast, if you plan on going make your reservation soon. Early arrival is Feb 1 st thru the 4 th. First night would be a cook out, looking into a golf day. More info to come in December. March 12 15, 2018 - Benson, AZ Brooks & Christensen Staying at the Butterfield RV Park. There will be a St Patrick s Day Dinner and Dance. More info to come. April 12 15, 2018 Apache Junction, AZ Wood, Hansen, & Spaeth We will be staying at the Lost Dutchman State Park. Dinner at the Mammoth Steak house. We will be doing a little 4 wheeling. Go to the Arizona Opry for dinner and a show. Tour Canyon Lake on the Steam Boat Dolly, and much more. May 3 11, 2018 Big Ben, TX Bass & Salfen Going this month to scout the area Followed by May 11 22, 2018 Fort Stoctkon, the German town of Fredricksburg, and San Antonio. Kuznicki, Baumann, Nester and Castriotta There is a 15- coach limit to this rally. We will see, LBJ Ranch, Ninitz museum which is part of the National of the Pacific War museum, wine tour, a theatre, and much more. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Page 2
President s Corner: I hope everyone is having a wonderful fall that feels like summer still. I think all of us will be glad when the temperature gets to a normal fall like feeling. For those of us who went to Globe for the Cobra Valley Rally what a great time was planned for us. Thank you to the Schaefer s and Castriotta s for a well-planned rally. There is another rally coming up this month in Patigonia, as well as the Rose Parade rally in December. I m not sure if there are opening for those at this time, Please check with the rally hosts if you are interested. Those will round out our year of 2017, but there are some more great rallies planned for 2018. Our November meeting brings our first business meeting of the season. I hope you will all be in attendance. Again this year we have not filled the position for National Director. I would like for some of you to think about taking this position. It does not require a lot of work. You are encouraged to go to the summer FMCA Rally, so you can vote for our chapter on issues being voted on. We have not had anyone at the last few summer rallies because of the location. You would receive information from FMCA on the issues as well as get regular emailed information from the governing board. This year the summer rally will be held in Gillette, Wyoming. On a lighter note for those of you who would like to have some logo wear like a shirt or ball cap etc. We have a local company to purchase through, Aztec Embroidery & Screen-Printing. You can go on their website and get the information. I d like to welcome all the new members we have joined the Drifters in the last few months. Remember it s not where you go, but who you go with. Linda NOMINEES FOR 2018 TUCSON DRIFTERS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: OFFICERS President, Linda Salfen Vice President, Suzie Bass VP for Planning, Ruth Roubal Asst. VP for Planning, Lori Miller Secretary, Marv Bass Treasurer, Steve Miller Asst. Treasurer, Jeff Salfen Nat l Director, (open) Alt. Nat l Director, Fred Brooks Directors John Fearnow Tom Roubal Bernie Kuehn Ken Hall Rick Rolland Page 3
COBRE VALLEY RALLY-GLOBE, AZ October 12 15, 2017 Another wonderful rally where we enjoyed a bit of Arizona history and future plans in the Globe area. "THE FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSE IS SO CAPTIVATING" PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE PASADENA ROSE BOWL PARADE RALLY IN SUNNY. CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 29TH TO JANUARY 2, 2018 TUCSON DRIFTERS, TUCSON PROUD, IS PLEASED TO PRESENT THIS RALLY TO OUR MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE - 2018 ROSE PARADE THEME RALLY HIGHLIGHTS: PATAGONIA STATE PARK RALLY Nov 13-15, 2017 Tucked away in the rolling hills of southeastern Arizona, only 70 miles from Tucson, is a hidden treasure, Patagonia Lake State Park. This lovely area is an ideal place to find whitetail deer roaming the hills, great blue herons walking the shoreline, and several species of birds, including everyone s favorite, hummingbirds! Join us for a relaxing 3-day rally, which will include a visit to the Paton Hummingbird Haven and Patagonia Museum, a ranger-led walk around picturesque Patagonia Lake, several meals, and a Cornhole Tournament! Explore the Elgin-Sonoita Wine Region, charming downtown Patagonia, or just kick back and enjoy the sounds of bird song! There is only 1 more space possible for this rally so don t wait! Make sure you check availability on or before Tuesday s dinner meeting!. Deluxe RV parking sites at the Pamona KOA Fairplex for 5 days and 4 nights (2200 N. White Avenue, Pomona, Ca. 91768-888-562-4230). 30 and 50 amps as well as full hookups with sewer and water.. 4 Continental breakfasts at the park. 4 Dinners. Grandstand seating at the Rose Parade with Five Star Charter Bus Company for our 1st class transportation for the day (And a Day It Will Be). Our section will have a private bathroom available.. Bus transportation will take us between Rose Parade and Victory Park for a lunch break (lunch on your own) at restaurant.. Victory Park for after parade viewing for up and close viewing of the floats with Bus Transportation.. New Year s Eve Dinner and Show at the Center Stage Theatre (Holliday Follies Show) choices of Prime Rib, Salmon, Turkey Breast or Vegetarian Pasta. Entrees include Caesar Salad, Freshly Baked Bread with Butter, Mashed Potatoes, Chef's Vegetables, Tibbies Famous Ice Cream Desert. Page 4
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea, Iced tea, Unlimited Soft Drinks and of course their Fabulous Show. Party favors and Champagne Toast to celebrate bringing in the 2018 New Year s (of course we will celebrate on Eastern Time Zone).. Rose Bowl Float Construction for those who would like to participate in the final building of one (this is still a work in progress with a float group in Pasedena).. Homestead Museum - A six acre historic site featuring a Victorian era house constructed around 1840 s adobe, a 1920's Spanish Colonial Revival mansion, and one of the oldest private cemeteries in California.. Forest Lawn Museum - In Glendale was founded in 1957 and displays art, artifacts and also regularly hosts rotating fine art exhibits. The permanent collection includes one of the largest and most well respected stained glass collections in North American with over 1000 pieces primarily from France and Germany dating from 1200 A.D. through the present. The stained glass collection includes portions of William Randolph Hearst's former collection and owns the work of Albrecht Durer and Viet Hirsvoge. The Museum also houses Western bronze sculptures, American historical artifacts, paintings, actual examples of every coin mentioned in the Bible, exact replicas of the British crown jewels, world cultural artifacts and one of the Easter Island statues, rescued from the bottom of a boat where it was used as ballast. It is named "Henry". All of these precious art pieces are put in storage or hidden behind temporary walls when a special display is on site. Perhaps the most famous object owned by Forest Lawn s permanent collection is William Bouguereau s 84X60 inch, oil on canvas painting, Song of the Angels" created in 1881 and regarded as one of the most important examples of Bouguereau's work in the United States. Please take in the 26 minute film in regards to the largest painting in the world called Crucifixion and resurrection. This cemetery is the only place in the world containing a complete collection of replica Michelangelo sculptures, which were made from castings taken from the originals and using marble from the same quarries in Carrara, Italy as used by Michelangelo.. Meet us at Steve and Lori Miller s Ball Park for bowl games on their large outdoor TV after we return from the day's outing. We will have cracker Jacks, peanuts and Hot dogs. All yummy foods as found at a Ball Park. This is still a work in progress and subject to changes but all deposits have been put down for all the big items and this Rally promises to be a real thrill. Price for this rally for two $759.00 Deposit due ASAP on Rally application $159.00 2nd Deposit due 09 /01 /2017 $300.00 Final payment 11/25 2017 $300.00 ALONG WITH DINNER CHOICE FOR NEW YEAR'S EVENING AND SHOW Please check out our pricing against the Caravan Rose Parade Tour @ $3395.00 and Fantasy Rose Bowl Parade Tour @ $2995. We bring you exceptional values because we do our own rallies and major planning ourselves for no profit or paying of Rally Masters. The Rose Parade Rally is as good as it gets for our club and has been truly a labor of love in planning it. GO SMELL THE ROSES - THE FRAGANCE OF THE ROSE IS SO CAPTIVATING and MAKING A DIFFERENCE" (2018 Rose Parade Theme). Rally Hosts: Tom & Ruth Roubal, Bernie & Kendra Kuehn Bill Nickerson & Helen Baldridge And Special Assistances from Steve and Lori Miller (our California Expert) Page 5
FEBRUARY FUN RALLY (Check with Rick Rolland) Page 6
AAA Rally. (Apache Junction, Arizona in April) April 12-15, 2018 Apache Junction, AZ Hosts, Hansen, Spaeth, Wood Please join us for a Rally back in time to the Old West. THURSDAY: April 12 th at the Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction. We will convene for an early happy hour and check-in at the hosts campsites 2:30 pm. We will than mosey on down to the Goldfield Ghost Town 3-3:00 pm. You will have until 5:00 to check it out and allow time to walk through the Museum. At the close of the Ghost Town business hours, we will be entertained with our own cowboy show and shoot out. For those who survive the gunfight, we will stay and have dinner at the Mammoth Steak house. Time on your own after dinner, although the hosts plan on campfires every evening that you are welcome to come share tall stories or lore of yesteryear. FRIDAY: 10 am-2:00 pm we will do a fun Jeep ride for all you cowpoke. Plenty of 4 wheel drives will be available to take anybody who prefers to ride along. 6:00 pm we will meet at the Arizona Opry in Apache Junction, (15min drive) for a very entertaining evening of fun and music.. It all starts with dinner and then a spectacular show that you don t want to miss. SATURDAY: Morning free to relax, hike or join us in a corn hole tournament with prizes. We will then meet at Tortilla Flats on the old Apache Trail at high noon. Once you have chowed down on your lunch, back down the Ol trail to embark on the Steamship Dolly for a tour of Canyon Lake. You ll have a little time to rest and relax after your boat tour until the evening kicks off at 6:30. For you adventurous types, I m sure you might just find the hosts hanging out sip in a cold one. Again you are always welcome at the Ol Campsite. Saturday evening should be a real treat. We have the Ramada rented for an evening cookout and campfire. The hosts will supply the steaks and chicken and we will do pot luck for the fixins. (you will be contacted in advanced by the hostess to arrange your dish). We will be entertained, and I mean entertained that evening by cowboy singer and balladeer Ted Newman. We encourage you to join us with your boots, jeans, and cowboy hats if you so desire. SUNDAY: 8:30-10:00 We will offer donuts, juice, (bring your own coffee) to say goodbye, before we break camp and say good bye to the Old West, until next time. PRE-RALLY GOLF : Thursday AM, Apache Junction. If you are interested you will need to reserve your own space for Wednesday. We can give you the space numbers we have reserved so you don t have to move. The plan will be to play Thursday morning. If you are interested let us know so we know how many and what price range you would be interested in so we can book the appropriate course. Looking for more great information from the Tucson Drifters, visit our website at: http://tucsondrifters.org/ (Press Ctrl + click) Page 7
GONE TO TEXAS (GTT) RALLIES The Drifters May 2018 rallies will actually be two back to back rallies cause Texas is just that big. GONE TO TEXAS was the catch phrase of many migrants to Texas in the 1800s. In fact it became such a part of the southern lexicon that it was often abbreviated to GTT which was posted on signs or painted cabins & gates. The 2018 Drifters May rally has adopted this phrase as our theme as we will be traveling across two thirds of the Lone Star State. GTT Big Bend. The Salfens and Basses are hosting the Big Bend portion which is runs from May 3-10 and will invite you to experience the expansiveness of this part Texas and to be able to sing with authenticity The stars at night Are big and bright.deep in the heart of Texas by the end. TEXAS HILL COUNTRY: The Texas Hill Country has often been called one of the best kept secrets of Texas. We have group events planned for you to include venues in the German community of Fredericksburg, The Texas White House, a Living History farm and world famous Luckenbach. Who knew that there are over 40 vineyards in this area? SAN ANTONIO: You will be provided a guided tour of San Antonio and then tickets to the Alamo trolley Hop on/off to further explore the sights which interest you most. We are planning quintessential San Antonio events including a river boat cruise, Tower of the Americas, and dinner at Mi Tierra restaurant in El Mercado. You also will experience a typical south Texas Saturday night with a BBQ dinner, a rodeo with working cowboys (no rhinestones here) and then some boot scooting on the dance floor under the live oaks trees. Please plan on joining us for a real Texas immersion and think about continuing your jaunt after the rally up to New Braunfels, Greune, Austin, and other hill country destinations. After all that experience you may apply to be a naturalized Texas citizen GTT - Heart of Texas is hosted by the Kuznickis, Nester/Baumanns, and Castriottas. It will run from May 11 23. You will get to experience some frontier life, the best kept secret in Texas, and the ultimate Texas tourist destination. GTT Heart of Texas FORT STOCKTON: After the Big Bend portion of the rally, we will rendezvous in Fort Stockton for a traditional Texas dinner, visit some local sights and then on to Stonewall, Texas. Page 8
Tucson Drifters Event Calendar 2017-2018 A Work in Progress It s not where you go, but who you go with! October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 January 2018 Title: Cobre Valley Rally Patagonia State Park Rose Bowl Parade Date: Oct 12-15 Nov 13-15 Dec 29, 2017-Jan 2, 2018 Place: Globe, AZ Patagonia, AZ Pasadena, CA Host: Schaefer/Castriotta Nester/Bauman, Wiley, Christensen Roubal, Kuehn, Nickerson/Baldridge February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 Title Under The Tucson Sun TBD AAA Rally Gone to Texas Date Feb 5-9 Mar 15-18 Apr 12-15 May 3-10/May 11-23 Place Pima County Fairgrounds, Benson, AZ Apache Junction, AZ Big Bend, TX/San Antonio, TX Tucson, AZ Host Rick Rolland Brooks, Christensen, Ebner, & Schlichter Wood, Hansen, Spaeth, & Miller Bass & Salfen/ Kuznicki, Baumann & Nester Visit our website with our own club name as the URL: www.tucsondrifters.org TUCSON DRIFTERS RALLY DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATION POLICY A nonrefundable Rally Deposit must accompany rally registration. Once the Balance Due Date is passed and Total Payment made, no refunds of these monies will be made until the rally has been completed and records have been reconciled. Any refunds are exclusive of rally deposits.
REGISTRATION FORM "THE FRAGRANCE OF THE ROSE IS SO CAPTIVATING" PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE PASADENA ROSE BOWL PARADE RALLY IN SUNNY CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 29TH TO JANUARY 2, 2018 TUCSON DRIFTERS, TUCSON PROUD IS PLEASE TO PRESENT THIS RALLY TO OUR MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE - 2018 ROSE PARADE THEME Names Phone E-Mail RV Length Emergency Contact Phone E-Mail # Pets Phone Rally Costs 2 people $759.00 Deposit - Due ASAP w/application $159.00 2 nd Deposit Due 9/01/2017 $300.00 Balance Due 11/25/ 2017 $300.00 ALONG WITH DINNER CHOICE FOR NEW YEAR'S EVENING AND SHOW Hosts: Tom and Ruth Roubal, Bernie and Kendra Kuehn, and Bill Nickerson and Helen Baldridge And Special Assistances from Steve and Lori Miller (our California Expert) Make checks payable to Tucson Drifters Mail to: Steve Miller, 9871 E Kleindale Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749 TUCSON DRIFTERS RALLY DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATION POLICY A non-refundable Rally Deposit must accompany rally registration. Once the Balance Due Date is passed and Total Payment made, no refunds of these monies will be made until the rally has been completed and records have been reconciled. Any refunds are exclusive of rally deposit.
AAA Rally (Apache Junction, Arizona, in April) April 12-15, 2018 Pre-Rally Golf April 11th REGISTRATION FORM Planned activities include: Ghost Town with Cowboy Show and Shootout, Jeep Ride, Arizona Opry Dinner Show and an exciting lake tour onboard the Steamship Dolly. Campfires will be every evening to share tall stories or lore of yesteryear. Name(s) Coach Length Cell Phone(s), Email (s) Emergency Contact Phone LOST DUTCHMAN STAE PARK Apache Junction Rally Fee: (2-Persons) $ 375 $125 DEPOSIT (non-refundable) to be paid by 11/10/2017 $ 125 $250 BALANCE DUE to be paid by 3/10/2018 $ 250 Rally limited to the first 15 registrations. Additional registrations will be placed on stand-by. If you have physical / accessibility issues, contact the rally host. Make checks payable to Tucson Drifters. Mail to: Steve Miller, 9871 E Kleindale Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749 Hosts: Bill & Betsy Hansen 520-444-4907 Jan & Paul Spaeth 520-270-7999 Gary & Lee Wood 520-297-2556 TUCSON DRIFTERS RALLY DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATION POLICY A non-refundable Rally Deposit must accompany rally registration. Once the Balance Due Date is passed and Total Payment made, no refunds of these monies will be made until the rally has been completed and records have been reconciled. Any refunds are exclusive of rally deposits.