Volume 27 issue 5 May 2015 Dolphin Chapter of FMCA Chartered: 3-9-89 Newsletter for the Dolphin Motorhome Club THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The recent water cuts ordered by our Governor is another reason to be on the road enjoying this beautiful State of ours while the plants, groves, and landscape are still green Agriculture accounts for numerous jobs and supports farms and ranches throughout the State. Hopefully our elected officials get their act together and will not cut back on water usage without a viable alternative such as desalinization. It is clearly visible when we visit lakes, streams, rivers, and reservoirs that the water is not there. Anne and I have been receiving on the average one call a month from people looking for a Dolphin, asking where the manufacture’s registration number is located, where can operating manuals be obtained, and how to join the club. Calls have come from coast to coast. Most calls are from folks looking for a Dolphin based on the reputation of National. We attended the Yuma Rally at the Shangri-LA RV Resort hosted by PJ Giammaria/ Marilyn Ryding, and Tom/Dorry Valdez. This was their first rally and they did an excellent job. The weather was great and people were seen going in different directions. An evening get together with refreshments and good company, as well as nightly card games were well attended. Mexico was visited for dental work, prescription glasses, adult liquid refreshments, medical prescriptions, and food. The Territory Prison and the Army Quartermaster, both closed for some time offered tours to take you back in time. Did you know that the Quartermaster is located on a large river, and supplies arrived by ship for distribution through the Quartermaster to Army troops and Indians. Anne participated in Lung Stem Cell Therapy just prior to our trip to Yuma. It consisted of drawing 30 cc of her blood, treating it to reduce to stem cells and reinserting with plasma in an IV into Anne. This procedure was carried out for three days and then we drove home from Scottsdale. The stem cells will reproduce and work to repair Anne’s damaged COPD lungs. We should know in 3-6 months whether the procedure worked ( Jul-Oct). On our way home from Yuma we stopped at a rest stop. A gentleman came running over to our RV waving his hands which had something in them. We did not know what to expect. To our surprise he had two wood carvings of dolphins that he wished to pass on to a Dolphin owner. He had a Dolphin before his wife of 46 years passed away. He purchased a class C RV, and we were the first Dolphin coach since her passing. I keep saying we are a Dolphin family. Our next club function is being held at the Pismo Coast RV Resort. This is a very popular location so if you have not done so, make your reservation with Dave Smith or Sandy Mayor our Trail Bosses. Please think of running for office in our club. It would be great to have several names for each position. Unfortunately my name is spelled incorrectly in our roster under President and my E-mail is missing the number 1. My correct E-mail is [email protected]. Please correct your roster. Leon, Anne, and Miley The Dolphin Club...26 years and still going strong! THE VICE-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Hello Fellow Dolphin Club Members Summer is right around the corner, and we need to continue working to prepare our coaches for a summer of travel. In this edition I will list the basic items that need attention in all coaches, both gas and diesel. Before I do, however, I need to see if any of you might be interested in taking over the position of Webmaster. I have finished my CTE teaching credential and will be looking for a full-time teaching position with the ROP Program this fall. In addition, I’m still working on my Master’s Degree in Education and my Frank Sinatra/Rat Pack performances are in full swing (pardon my pun). Unless someone knows how to get more hours out of the day, I have to let something go. I can provide full instruction to anyone interested in doing so, and I will be fully available to assist and answer questions. Furnace: Inside and outside maintenance is necessar y which involves a gener al cleaning of ducts, bur ner s switches and ports. (Annually or more often if necessary) Air Conditioner: This involves inspection and cleaning of filter , evapor ator , condenser , coil and fan blades, as well as drain system, wiring, seals and gaskets. Also, the fan motor requires lubrication. (Yearly or more often if necessary) Water Heater: Dr ain tank, flush and r efill (r eplace plug if necessar y). Check and r eplace the Anode Rod and P&T Valve if necessary, clean and adjust burner tube and flame. (Yearly) Propane System: Visual inspection and conduct the following tests: Oper ating Pr essur e, Lockup and Time Pressure Drop. (System should be tested whenever there is work performed on an appliance) Jacks: Clean and lube leveling jacks Generator: Change oil & filter , fuel filter and air filter as necessar y. (Year ly or 100 hour s of oper ation, whichever comes first) Battery Service: Test per for mance, clean ter minals and top off each cell. (Ever y 6 months. Mor e often if kept plugged in) Slide Out Service: Check smooth oper ation and lube any blocks, gear s or linkages that r equir e lube. Check for damage. (Periodically-Before each trip would be ideal) Next month we’ll look at the diesel coach. See you somewhere on the road. Your VP - Steve Justice DOLPHIN CLUB MEMBER TO HAVE SURGERY Hi guys, the short version is I am going to have bypass surgery next Wed. When taking my morning walks and heading up hill, I was having a low burning in my sternum. After an angioplasty last Tue. it was determined that I had too many blockages for stents to correct the problem. Here in San Diego, Kaiser has all their cardiac surgery done at Scripps Hospital. I expect to be there a week and then home for 4 to 6 weeks recuperation. Thanks, Howard Stofer I received an e mail from Kathy Mitchell today 4/29/15. “Howard’s out of surgery—-all went well. That is all I know for now, it’s enough!!! I know we are all happy and relieved to hear that” Dave Smith—editor Dolphins Club Web Site - http://www.dolphinclub.com The Dolphin Splash—Page 2 MEMBERSHIP NEW MEMBER PATRICIA KOKESH MARK SABA 1990 CAMINO REDONDO LOS ALAMOS, NM 87544-2725 PHONE 505-662-7548 HOME PHONE 505-695-3017 CELL 1996 DOLPHIN CORRECTIONS FOR THE DOLPHINS MEMBERSHIP ROSTER BOOK PRESIDENT—LEON SCHWARTZ EMAIL [email protected] SECRETARY—LYNN MAYER EMAIL [email protected] SPLASH EDITOR—DAVE & SANDY SMITH EMAIL [email protected] OFFICERS & BOARD President Vice President Secretary Treasurer National Dir. Alt. Director Leon Schwartz (760)751-0163 [email protected] Steve Justice (909)822-2823 [email protected] Lynn Mayer (760)739-8564 [email protected] David Smith (562)863-7325 [email protected] Dave Barr (714)528-2275 [email protected] Ken Korhonen (760)788-4609 [email protected] Area Representatives No. California Central Coast Arizona Area Bob Bos (408)268-1562 [email protected] Brian Forstmaier (805)527-6461 [email protected] Sally White (951)452-8427 [email protected] Appointed DROPPED MEMBERS—NONE REINSTATED MEMBERS—NONE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP COACHES AS OF 5/1/2015 - 106 Membership Christie Cozart (951)735-6361 3070 Bronco Ln Norco, CA 92860-1813 [email protected] Hospitality Dave Barr (714)528-2275 [email protected] Splash Editor Dave & Sandy Smith (562)863-7325 [email protected] Wagonmaster Syd Byford (818)899-1085 [email protected] Historian Pat Cohen (714)964-9173 [email protected] Webmaster Steve Justice (909)822-2823 [email protected] Photographer Paul Speaker (909)946-4836 [email protected] Parliamentarian Nancy Speaker (909)472-1060 [email protected] The Dolphin Splash Newsletter is the official publication of the Dolphin Motorhome Club. It is published monthly and meticulously formatted and edited by Dave & Sandy Smith, Editors. If you have any comments, suggestions, complaints or compliments please direct them to the editor at [email protected]. The Dolphin Splash—Page 3 SHANGRI-LA RALLY "Fiesta in Yuma". The Dolphin Club's rally in Yuma was held April 16 - 19 at the Shangri-La R. V. Park. Hosted by first-time Wagon Masters PJ Giammaria and Marilyn Ryding and Tom and Dorry Valdez, we had a great time. It was a relatively small group; with 15 rigs, the plus was that it gave everyone an opportunity to get to know one another better. Quite a few people arrived a day early, stayed a day late, or both. This was the first time that the Shangri-La R.V. Park had played host to a group, and they were terrific, with a well-equipped kitchen and community rooms, and friendly and helpful staff. Popular attractions included crossing the border into Mexico at Algodonez, known for discounts on dental and vision care as well as prescriptions. Old town Yuma and the Civil War era territorial prison offered some sight-seeing opportunities. The competition was fierce at the shuffle-board tournament, and on Saturday, Marilyn and Dorry led a garden flag-making craft project. And of course, what Dolphin rally would be complete without card games in the evening with Suzanne and Steve Justice proving helpful instruction for the novices. Between Thursday's Happy Hour (including cake to celebrate Marilyn's 60th birthday), the Friday evening Mexican fiesta dinner, and Saturday's pot-luck, we all put on a few pounds, but it was worth it! As for us Wagon-Masters, we enjoyed the whole experience and learned a lot, including how to better estimate how much wine we needed to buy! (FYI, we'll have unused red and white to bring to Pismo!) Happy travels to all, PJ, Marilyn, Tom and Dorry Best regards, Marilyn This photo taken by Leon Schwartz. All other photos by Paul Speaker The Dolphin Splash—Page 4 Museum of History in Granite (Felicity, CA) Historic Yuma Prison Shuffleboard on Friday Shuffleboard on Friday Friday Night Before Dinner Old friends! Betty Carrol, Steve & Suzanne Justice The Dolphin Splash—Page 5 Rally Host PJ & Marilyn, Tom & Dorry Sunrise on Imperial Dunes—Nancy Speaker Jo Smith & Daughter Games on Saturday Poker on Saturday night Ray & PJ having a good time The Dolphin Splash—Page 6 Friday night entertainment ^ Friday night entertainment ^ Friday Entertainment Reaction Crafts Projects ^ ^ Crafts Projects ^ Sunday Morning Breakfast Jim, Loren & Roger in front The Dolphin Splash—Page 7 MORE EAST SHORE DOLPHIN CLUB RALLY PICTURES PHOTOS BY DOLPHIN CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL SPEAKER Panoramic View of Dolphin Club Members Camping at East Shore RV Park Sandi, Sandy & Sandy Dave, TJ and Bob relaxing on Tuesday Chuck, Brian, Sandy, Thais & Adrian Dave, Chuck, Ken, Ed & Del relaxing on Tuesday The Dolphin Splash—Page 8 Judy Stuart and her dog Jack & Carol McGaughy Jean & Ken Korhonen and TJ Hewlet Lee, Dave, Chuck, & Ken Howard Stofer, Chuck Stuart, Brian & Adrian Forstmaier and Linda Calvert Sandy Smith, Judy Stathum, Nancy Speaker, Judy Stuart, Jean Korhonen and Carol McGaughy Tuesday evening get together with lake view Bob Bos inspecting his motorhome after waxing. < The Dolphin Splash—Page 9 Nancy Speaker, Adrian & Brian Forstmaier, Chuck & Carol McGaughy Chuck & Judy Stuart, Howard & Diane Stofer, Ken & Jean Korhonen The Dolphin Splash—Page 10 olphin Marketplace 2002 National RV Islander 40’ - 2 slides Cummins 370 HP ISL Engine 42,000 Miles Maple Interior Extra Custom Made Cabinets & Clothes Hamper Washer/Dryer Whole coach water filtration system KVH Self-Seek Satellite System Bose 3-2-1 Surround—Sound System Richard Mathis All Electric Awnings [email protected] 2—full bi-directional basement slide out trays Custom Made Built-In Computer Desk for Laptop & Printer NADA Guide list this motorhome @ low retail for $65,265 and Average Retail @ $78,645. Make me a reasonable offer and we can negotiate the finer points. The Dolphin Splash—Page 11 Could you please list our motorhome for sale in coming issues of the SPLASH? Also selling BRAKE BUDDY 2002 TRADEWINDS LTC 37 foot diesel with 2 slides full body paint new batteries in November white leather seats and sofa bed satelite dome and box for Direct TV KAY THOMAS 10 stack CD player 2 flat screen TVs security system includes all hoses, etc Asking $55,000 29212 High Ridge Circle Menifee, CA 92584 Phone 951-679-4144 Home 909-731-0783 Cell HELLO DOLPHINS—SUMMER TRAVELS Many of our members will be heading down the road for summer trips and vacations in the next few months. If in your travels you come upon interesting places, things or subjects of interest to our members, send or email me a photo and short story for the Splash. Dave Smith—editor The Dolphin Splash—Page 12 Dolphin Club Calendar Date Location Trail Bosses Telephone E-Mail 2015 May 7-10 Pismo Coast RV Resort Dave & Sandy Smith 562-863-7325 [email protected] Pismo, CA Sandy & Lynn Mayer 760-739-8564 [email protected] July 29 thru FMCA 92nd Family August 1 Reunion - Madison, Wisc. October 14-18 Chula Vista RV Gary & Christie Cozart 951-735-6361 [email protected] Chula Vista, CA Ed & Judi Hessemer 626-793-6506 [email protected] 2016 April 21-23 April 25-28 October 12-16 Bakersfield RV Dave & Sandy Smith 562-863-7325 [email protected] Bakersfield, CA Sandy & Lynn Mayer 760-739-8564 [email protected] Betabel RV Park Bob & Thais Bos 408-268-1562 [email protected] San Juan Bautista, CA Jim & Linn Moore 916-681-1015 [email protected] Chula Vista RV Gary & Christie Cozart 951-735-6361 [email protected] Chula Vista, CA Ed & Judi Hessemer 626-793-6506 [email protected] Deadline date for Items for the June issue of the Splash: May 27th - 4 P.M. The Dolphin Splash—Page 13 The Splash Dave & Sandy Smith 10641 Foix Ave. Norwalk, Ca. 90650 PRINT THIS PAGE FOR MAILING ONLY The Dolphin Splash—Page 14
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