The Caravanner – Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians – Fall – 2009 – PAGE -1 - A QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FELLOWSHIP OF ROTARIANS, N.A., INC. FALL EDITION EDITOR DEBBIE CONOVER OCTOBER, 2009 For Updated Information check the Fellowship Web Site at www.rvfellowshipofrotary.org The Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians, NA, Inc. is not an agency of, or controlled by, Rotary International “Why haven’t we heard about the RV Fellowship before?” Last summer, when Clark and I attended the RI Convention in Los Angeles, we worked at the RVF Booth in the House of Friendship. I mean, we really worked in the booth – we were there for hours everyday. We’d volunteered at other conventions, for an hour or two, but had never experienced anything like we did in LA. I lost track of how many times I heard something similar to, “I didn’t even know these fellowships existed.” “Why haven’t we heard about the fellowships before?” It would appear that the Fellowships are Rotary’s best-kept secret. In our travels, when we makeup our Rotary meetings, we invariably meet someone who has an RV, but is not a member of our fellowship. They’ve never heard of us. As a member of one of the 66 Rotary Fellowships, I think we have an obligation to share what we enjoy so much. Think about giving a program to your Rotary club on the fellowships. Visit neighboring Rotary clubs, promoting fellowships. Ask your District Governor if he/she has appointed a District Fellowship Chair and ask for a presentation to be done at a District Assembly or P.E.T.S. To encourage people to attend our 2010 Annual Rally in connection with the RI Convention, in Montreal, we are promoting caravans from each of our zones. In this issue of the Caravanner, you will find a form to submit if you are interested in joining one of these caravans. We have a Wagon Master for the caravan from the Pacific Zone. We’ll need volunteers to lead any other caravans that will be formed. You’ll also find a registration form for the Montreal rally. Please register early. At this time, we have 50 spaces reserved. Hopefully, we can get more if we need them. LOOKING AHEAD, believe it or not, we’re already working on the 2011 Annual Rally to be done in conjunction with the RI Convention in New Orleans. I’ve got one volunteer to be a co-Wagon Master. If you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact me. RVF President REBA PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR A COLOR VERSION OF THE NEWSLETTER. DATES TO REMEMBER NOVEMBER 1 – 9, 2009 – Pacific Zone Fall Rally at Death Valley, CA NOVEMBER 12 – 15, 2009 – Central Zone, Rolling Rotarians Fall Rally at Corsicana, TX FEBRUARY 18 – 21, 2010 – Central Zone, Rolling Rotarians Winter Rally at Burleson, TX MARCH 18 – 21, 2010 – Pacific Zone Spring Rally at Chowchilla, CA JUNE 16 – 19, 2010 Montreal OCTOBER 1 – 4, 2010 Rotary Rock Roller Rally at Gold Point NV The Caravanner – Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians – Fall – 2009 – PAGE -2 - The Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians FELLOWSHIP NEWS New feature: The Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotary is nothing if it’s not people. The new Board of Directors would like to use The Caravanner to recognize some of our members who have made the Fellowship a special organization for other members. The board realizes there are many such members in our fellowship. If you have someone you would like to recognize, please contact a zone director to suggest someone as Rver of the Quarter. RV’ERs OF THE QUARTER We are recognizing Carter and Phyllis Wind this quarter. This is the consensus of all those who have rallied with the Winds since 1989 or served with him during his 10 years on the RVF board. He started his first challenge in the US Air Force as an enlisted man but retired a Major. In the course of their military assignments the Winds, while stationed in Germany, adopted their two children, a son Kenneth, now in San Diego, and daughter Susan who now lives in Kentucky. Following the Air Force career Carter joined Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City as Vice President in 1969. The next step came in 1973, according to his wife Phyllis; they bought the farm in Kentucky, another challenge. And now the farm in Lebanon, Kentucky is where they are an active couple. Carter has been in the Rotary Club of Lebanon since 1985 where he has held most of the positions available, including President. In their community Carter and Phyllis were named Marion County “Outstanding Citizens” in 2003 and Carter was named Business Person of the year in 2005. Also after moving to Kentucky Carter taught Computer Science full time at St Catharine College for 10 years. They also do a little farming (at least a vegetable garden) and plan their next trip. The Winds will celebrate their 63rd anniversary in December. Congratulations!!!! In 2001 at the RVF Annual meeting Carter Wind, Carter and Phyllis Wind who then was Secretary of the Fellowship, accepted another challenge. He became Treasurer of The Fellowship While Treasurer, Carter not only kept the books in balance but acted as registrar for all the annual meetings during his tenure. Carter and Phyllis have been an integral part of the RVF since their joining in 1989. If you haven’t met them or enjoyed their company just keep attending rallies. Though they sold their RV they promise to make rallies whenever they can and continue the fellowship experience, as the Winds say, “as long as Father Time will permit”. The Caravanner – Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians – Fall – 2009 – PAGE -3 - Pacific Zone Fall Rally at Death Valley November 1 – 9, 2009 Dry camping at the Sunset Camp A National Park Camp across the highway from The Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley at a very reasonable fee. Sunset Camp has 1000 spaces on a first come first served basis. Use your Golden Age Passport for your National Park Pass; use your Golden Age Passport for discount camping. For those interested in attending the event & to insure we have a campsite we will meet in Barstow, CA. at Peggy Sues 50’s Diner, 10:00 AM on Sunday November 1st. Exit Interstate 15 at Exit 191. We will Caravan to the Sunset encampment in Death Valley and check in as a group insuring our group will all be camping together. RVF Group Pot Luck Dinners, Fellowship & Happy hours Bring plenty of hors d'oeuvres & refreshments to share in our daily happy RVF hour fellowship encampment. Schedule of activities: On arrival, evening dinner at 6:PM. Sunday, provided by your Wagon Master. Dinner consists of both Vegetarian & Meat Lasagna, Salad, fresh baked Bread & Wine... Departing Mexican Dinner November 8th at 6:00 PM. consist of Enchiladas, Salad, Spanish Rice, and Refried Beans & Wine… After registration forms are received, I will indicate alphabetically who brings what for the pot luck dinners. For other activities in the area go to www.deathvalley49ers.org Note: * To participate in the 49ers Gold Rush Activities, there is a one time membership fee of $35.00 for your family * PACIFIC ZONE FALL RALLY REGISTRATION FORM MAIL: Bob Traister 18560 Bert Road, Riverside CA 92508 CALL (909) 241-2354 or EMAIL [email protected] One time fee of $25 per coach to offset for two dinners & refreshment costs… RVF Member Name ________________________ Spouse _____________________________ Address _____________________ City __________ State _______ Zip _________ Tel # _____ __________ Email address _________________________. Site fees: National Park fees $20.00 or No charge using your Golden Age Passport. Full hookup NA, Dry Camping Only _____ Partial hookup (type) ____ Not available _________$_NA ___ Dry Camping Pay fees direct to the National Park Service Ranger 4X________ extra people __________ Use your Golden Age Passport for discounted daily camp fees. Dump station & water is available at the camp. The Caravanner – Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians – Fall – 2009 – PAGE -4 - ROLLING ROTARIANS CENTRAL Zone Fall Rally at Corsicana, Texas November 12 – 15, 2009 $83 American RV Park www.americanrvcorsicana.com/ Wagon masters: Keith and Sharon Goudy and Rob and Pat Smith - Phone/Fax: (254)778-4425 or [email protected] Corsicana Info Online: http://www.tourism-tools.com/corsicanaguide/Corsicana.html Thu, Nov 12: Arrive and set up; relax and enjoy visiting. Heavy hors d’oeuvres at the Club house in the evening. Fri, Nov 13: Breakfast at the Club House. Then tours of Collin Street Bakery, Russell Stover Candies Manufacturing, &/or Navarro Pecan Co. Plant. Evening dinner at a local restaurant Sat, Nov 14: Breakfast at the Club House. Then, your choices: Walking tour of Corsicana focusing on antiques; Capehart Communications Collection; Glenn Cumbie Museum of Aviation and Military History; Pearce Civil War & Western Art Museum; Pioneer Village; Watkins Wildlife Exhibit; Cook Planetarium. Evening dinner at a local restaurant Sun, Nov 15: Breakfast at the Club House. Head home or stay a few extra days and relax. Payment of cash/check of $20 rally fee is due Wagonmasters upon arrival. The Campground fee of cash/check will be paid to Wagonmasters on arrival or credit card payment at campground check-in desk. Stay longer for the same low rally price of $20.95 per night by contacting American RV Park. CENTRAL ZONE FALL RALLY REGISTRATION November 12 – 15, 2009 4345 W Hwy 31 Corsicana TX 75110 (903) 872-0233 Keith – (512) 590-2832 Sharon (512) 590-9465 NAME _____________________________ Rotarian___ MAIL or EMAIL FORM TO: Keith or Sharon Goudy 900 Pecan St E #300-145 Pflugerville TX 78660 [email protected] FAX (214) 481-8225 SPOUSE_____________________________ Rotarian ____ ADDRESS ___________________________, CITY,ST______________________ZIP___________ EMAIL___________________________________________________________ ARRIVAL DATE/TIME _______________________DEPARTURE DATE/TIME_______________ SPECIAL NEEDS? _______________________________ Registration deadline: FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2009 The Caravanner – Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians – Fall – 2009 – PAGE -5 - Rolling Rotarians Central Zone Winter Rally at Burleson, TX February 18 - 21, 2010 $20 + Wagonmasters – Dean and Letty Rucker The Rolling Rotarian's winter rally will be located in Burleson, TX at the RV Ranch nestled away on 69 acres of pure Texas soil, just minutes south of Dallas & Ft Worth on I-35W South of Fort Worth at Exit 32 (Bethesda). From the moment you drive through the native Austin stone entrance, you will be mesmerized by the quaint, old farmhouse that lies under 100 year old pecan trees on the banks of the Miller Creek. Tentative Schedule: Thursday- Arrival, BYOB Attitude adjustment hour in the new clubhouse by the fire in the fireplace followed by a Chili Supper (chili provided by Wagon Masters) more details later. Friday- Breakfast provided, then your on your own to visit nearby shops or sightsee. Early evening Attitude Adjustment followed by dinner at location to be decided. Saturday-Breakfast provided, Hillsboro Outlet Mall close by, nice quilt shop in Burleson, go see new Dallas Cowboy stadium Ft. Worth Stock Yard, your choice. Early evening Attitude Adjustment followed by dinner at location to be decided. Sunday-Farewell Breakfast provided. You can also register online at www.rvfellowshipofrotary.org Central Zone Winter Rally February 18 – 21, 2010 RV Ranch Burleson, Texas Mail to Dean and Letty Rucker 2866 Piping Rock Drive Abilene, Texas 79606 1-325-698-7434 Call or email me at :[email protected] Name___________________________ Spouse____________________________ Address_________________________ City & State_________________________ Zip_________ Phone___________________ Cell________________ e-mail ____________________ $20.00 Registration fee includes 3 breakfasts and a chili dinner RV Ranch will collect space fees upon arrival: The Site Fee for the Rig and two persons (full hookup) is $30.60 per # of nights on site. Early arrivals may be permitted, if space is available, you will need to check with RV Ranch. The Caravanner – Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians – Fall – 2009 – PAGE -6 - CONVENTION & RALLY NEWS Helpful information Camping Alouette is the RV Park and is just 15 minutes from Montreal. Website for the park: http://www.campingalouette.com/english/presentat ion/presentation.htm If you would like to caravan to the convention, ALL Zone representatives will be notified of your intention from the form below. Please let Richard Ward know of your intentions as soon as possible. Pacific Zone has set a start date leaving California June 10 arriving in Montreal in time for the Rally. Contact email for Pacific Zone is Bob Traister at [email protected] Border Crossing into Canada. Some crossings have no RV/bus lane, and it may be faster or easier to go through the car lanes rather than the truck lane, HOWEVER if your mirrors are located at the side and not at the front of your RV, your unit could be too wide for the car lanes. A better move is to look for a bus lane or as a last resort to take the slower moving truck lanes. The next Caravanner will have more tips for crossing into Canada. The official website for the Canadian Border Service Agency is www.cbsa.gc.ca/menu-eng.html -7 - The Caravanner – Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians – Fall – 2009 – PAGE REGISTRATION FOR 2010 RV FELLOWSHIP ANNUAL RALLY MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA Annual Rally – June 16-20, 2010 RI Convention – June 20-23, 2010 Make Check to: RVF 2010 Annual Rally Mail to: Bob Traister 18560 Bert Road Riverside, CA 92508 Rotarian __________________________________ Spouse _________________________ Rotarian [ ] Address__________________________________________City__________________________Zip ____________ E-Mail___________________________________ Phone ______________________ Cell_____________________ Arrival Date/Time ____________________________ Departure Date/Time _______________________________ RV Size _____ #Slides____ [ ] 50 Amp [ ] 30 Amp Special Needs__________________________________ Registration Fee: RV w/1 person RV w/2 people Fees include: $20.00 [ [ [ [ ] 4 Days - $205.00 (June 16-20) ] 8 Days - $335.00 (June 16-24) ] 4 Days - $280.00 (June 16-20) ] 8 Days - $410.00 (June 16-24) ______ ______ RV Space 3 Continental Breakfasts 1 Full Breakfast 1 Dinner at Local Restaurant Extra Days (Camping Site)* $32.50 X _____ ______ [ ] Longueuil & South Shore Bus Tour (Thursday, 6/17/2010, 8:30 am-12:30 pm) $30.00 each X ____ ______ [ ] Greater Montreal Bus Tour (Friday, 6/18/2010, 8:30-12:30 pm) $32.00 each 65+ X ____ $40.00 each Other X ____ ______ TOTAL * If you will be arriving before 6/16 and departing after 6/24 $______ The Caravanner – Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians – Fall – 2009 – PAGE -8 - Pacific Zone Winter Rally at Chowchilla, CA March 18 – 21, 2010 $75 + The Lakes Golf and RV Resort Wagonmasters - Glen & Virginia Duysen & Jack & Barbara Spencer "Springtime in Chowchilla" With Chowchilla being mid-state for both North and South Rotarians, this is a great location for a Rally. You will enjoy the accommodations of the new and relaxing "The Lakes Golf and RV Resort". From the clubhouse, look out at the pool and brightly lighted lake in the evening. Also, enjoy the atmosphere of a small agricultural community, so important for our food supply. The Wagonmasters are planning a low-key rally where you choose the activities that fit your interest. Choices are golf, Madera County Wine Tour, day trip to Yosemite, carpool to the old mining town of Mariposa, visit the Air Museum at the Castle Air Force Airport, farm tour of the Buchanan Hollow Nut Company, Chowchilla Rotary Club meeting on Thursday noon, or just sit back and relax. It's your choice! Saturday afternoon plan on a beanbag baseball game, a real Civil War - North vs. South. Should you be arriving early, please make your own reservations with the Resort (866) 665-6980 For those registering, an agenda will be mailed prior to the Rally. RESERVATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 20, 2010 Pacific Zone Winter Rally The Lakes Golf and RV Resort 5001 E. Robertson Chowchilla, CA 93610 1-866-665-6980 Mail to Glen Duysen 11946 Road 248 Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 781-2934 [email protected] Name___________________________ Spouse____________________________ Address_________________________ City & State_________________________ Zip_________ Phone___________________ Cell________________ e-mail ____________________ $15.00 60.00 $75.00 Registration Fee Includes 3 (three) Continental Breakfasts - 1 Buffet Dinner at Golf Club Restaurant Please Indicate: _____Golf - Complimentary - Number playing_____ _____Back in Parking - $40.00/night _____Pull Through Parking - $45.00/night _____Will have tow vehicle available _____Will attend Chowchilla Rotary Meeting - Number_____ The Caravanner – Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians – Fall – 2009 – PAGE -9 - Eastern Zone Spring Rally at Grand Lakes Florida April 1-4, 2009 Grand Lake RV Resort Editors Note: There was no written report submitted with the pictures but it looked like they had a lot of fun in Florida. The Wagon masters were the Jones’, the Farr’s, and the Smith’s. I SEE YOU!! ROLLING ROTARIANS CENTRAL Zone Impromptu Rally, Texas September 3 – 7, 2009 Lake Buchanan Keith and Sharon Goudy We had a really laid back rally at Big Chief RV Park. It was too hot to do anything else. There were no organized tours since many of us were there two years ago. We just “chilled out” together Thursday evening for our usual heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Mike had a hamburger cookout Friday evening with everyone bringing a side dish. We enjoyed a restaurant Saturday evening. It rained for breakfast but…. at least we were together! The following couples joined us for the rally: Al & Ann Brieger, Denny & Kathy Pfaltzgraff, Mike & Mary Pinson, Ken Altfather & Barbara Lucas, Keith & Sharon Goudy, Stan & Eileen Duitscher, Clyde & Janice Glosson. By Mary Pinson The Caravanner – Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians – Fall – 2009 – PAGE - 10 - MEMBERSHIP NEWS By Denny Pfaltzgraff The RVF has 296 active members including 12 new members who have joined this year. Don’t forget to send your corrections to the roster to Denny Pfaltzgraff, [email protected] or “snail mail” to 23476 Wolfridge Road, Killeen TX 76548. Be sure we have your cell phone #. PLEASE CHECK YOUR INFORMATIONIN THE ROSTER AND LET US KNOW OF ANY CORRECTIONS!!!! It is also helpful to have your secondary address or email to be sure you get your newsletter wherever you may be traveling. EDITOR’S NOTES By Debbie Conover Be sure to contact your Wagonmasters if you have any questions regarding their rally. Be active in the RV Fellowship by contacting your club and district and sharing the fun you are having on the road with the fellowship. You can bring pictures and old newsletters to share. Special note: I am keeping an email folder for “FRIENDS OF THE RV FELLOWSHIP”. Please send me emails of anyone you want on my list so that they can enjoy all our news. GO TO YOUR WEBSITE FOR MORE PICTURES AND INFORMATION. Advance Notice For the FINAL, FINAL ROTARY ROCK ROLLER RALLY Mark your calendars now for October 1 – 4, 2010 to join Wagonmasters Dave & Bev Stomps at Gold Point , NV. A tour of Goldfield, NV and the Castle More about Goldfield: Tom Fisheman (a local Indian) led Harry Stimler to the bonanza location of the pot of gold, Goldfield. In 1904 there was a large Asian community, which included Chinese and Japanese that were employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad. They were changing the Narrow gauge RR to Standard gauge on the Carson & Colorado Railroad. The miners and businessmen ordered the Asians out of town and they left immediately. The year before there was an Anti-Chinese riot in Tonopah. The one exception to the racial problems in Goldfield was the Black community. They filled the low-income jobs such as porters, household help and unskilled laborers. Some of the Blacks had their own businesses, such as cleaners, dance halls and a brothel. The FINAL FINAL ROTARY ROCK ROLLER RALLY will take place in our favorite place, Gold Point, where Sheriff Stone and Red Dog Lil will take great care of us. Gold Point is only a few miles from Goldfield and we will have a tour guide to show us the whole town. The Caravanner – Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians – Fall – 2009 – PAGE - 11 - International Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Please complete this form printing with Black or Blue Ink Date: _______________ Applicant is a member of the Rotary Club of: ____________________________ _______ District # Rotarian’s Name ________________________________ Partner’s Name ___________________________ _______ Rotarian? Street Address or P. O. Box # _______________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________ Province/State ________ Mail Code _____________ _________ Country? Home Phone ___________________ Day-time Phone __________________ FAX Number ___________________ Cell Phone ____________________ Email Address ____________________________________________________ Referred By _____________________________________________________________________________________ If you maintain an alternate seasonal address and would like to have it included in the Fellowship Directory, please provide it here: Dates __________________ Address ___________________________________City ______________________________ State _____ ZIP __________________ Fees Initial dues covering the first year and Fellowship Name Badge(s) is US$35.00. Subsequent year’s dues are US$15.00. Dues cover the Fellowship’s Fiscal Year running from July 1st through June 30th. Remittance Please attach your check payable to “Rotary RVF” For either one year @ US$35.00 or five years @ US$90.00, both covering preparation and delivery of Fellowship Name Badges as shown below R. V. Fellowship Badge Information Mail Badge To: PLEASE PRINT TO AVOID MISTAKES Name_______________________________ Badge #1 _____________________________________ Name Address_____________________________ Badge #2 _____________________________________ Name City, State. Zip______________________ Home City and State ____________________________ Please Mail the completed form and your check to the RV Fellowship Membership Chairman: The Fellowship’s quarterly Journal, The Caravanner, will be mailed to your home address early each January, April, July and October. Denny Pfaltzgraff 23476 Wolfridge Rd. 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Current Officers, Board Members and Chairs: Officers: President Reba Lovrien Directors: President Elect Vice President Secretary Treasurer Past President Bob Craig Richard Ward Neal Loth Bob Traister Al Brieger Al Brieger Joe Clark Bob Craig Glen Duysen Clyde Glosson Jerry Haley Jim Johnson Neal Loth Reba Lovrien Mike Pinson Bob Scott Bob Traister Richard Ward Central Zone Pacific Zone Eastern Zone Pacific Zone Central Zone Pacific Zone Eastern Zone Eastern Zone Mountain Zone Central Zone Mountain Zone Pacific Zone Mountain Zone [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Central Zone [email protected] Mountain Zone [email protected] Pacific Zone [email protected] Membership Denny Pfaltzgraff Caravanner Editor Debbie Conover Web Master Kirk Greiner
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