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
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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
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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
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Friday night entertainment ^
Friday night entertainment ^
Friday Entertainment Reaction
Crafts Projects
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Crafts Projects
^
Sunday Morning Breakfast
Jim, Loren & Roger in front
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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
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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.
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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
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