ARIZONA CHAPTER FMCA
Amigos Del Camino
Friends of the Road
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Volume 26 Issue 3
April 2015
PRESIDENTS FORUM
I have to apologize to all of you. I had a
bad cold and didn't make it to the March
campout. I will make it in April. Hope you
all have a happy Easter and can make it to
our April outing.
Peggy Kosel, President
Martha Gardner, Editor
wheel when traveling and come back to the regular
shape when stopped. Why is that?
The April 9-11 rally is up I-17 a little farther to
Distant Drums RV Resort. Grace and Dan Fogarty
are rally masters. We have been there before and it
was a good venue. As usual I am sure great times
will roll. Look for registration form now.
Keep happy and healthy. Have a great summer.
John Lusson, Wagon Master
WAGONMASTER REPORT
The March rally was busy and yet relaxing. Jim and Barbara Taylor had every
detail worked out in advance. Thank you
both for a very good rally. The Andersons, and Lussons just followed directions. Dewey David and
Carl Limbach helped with the parking. We had extra help from a lot of people.
Some members came in early and paid the office
directly for the extra days. Some went to "Out of Africa" again and some went to the "Blazin' M Ranch"
again for the dinner show. The games of choice
were. Crazy Canasta, Poker, Cribbage and Pegs and
Jokers. Pegs & Jokers group is growing.
Suzanne and Paul Vallejos' "Broadway to Branson" show was a great entertainment investment.
They gave Jeff Vogel a business card in case we do
New Year's at Tonopah.
Every committee meal was new/different and plenty
of it. Three waffle irons were able to keep up with
the members' demands for one breakfast. We not eat
popcorn at the movie because everyone was too full.
I was responsible for the coffee and I want to pass on
this information. For our two new 42 cup coffee
pots; For a full pot of water add 2 cups of coffee
grounds. There is a 24 cup mark for the water level.
For this half pot amount, add l cup of coffee grounds.
You can please most everyone except Lee Anderson
with that mixture.
Karen Reed and Sharon Diaz came in first and second on the "whack a marshmallow" the farthest with
a golf club. The marshmallows are shaped like a
2nd VP/MEMBERSHIP
Welcome back former commercial
Members RV Super Storage 480-4885188.
Please continue to invite family, friends
and neighbors to our rallies.
April will be our last rally before we scatter to the
four winds for the summer. Don't miss out to be with
your friends one last time until this fall.
Martha Gardner, 2nd VP Membership
.Commercial Mem
Members:
Affinity RV -928-445-7910
3197 Willow Creek Road, Prescott 86301
Cochise Terrace RV Resort - 1- 800-495-9005
1030 S. Barrel Cactus Ridge, Benson, AZ 85602
Robert Crist - 480-834-0410
2025 E. Main St., Mesa 85213
Desert Autoplex RV-480-964-227
3335 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ 85213-8607
RV SuperStorage – 480-488-9504
1575 S. Nelson Drive, Chandler, AZ 85226
RV World - 1-800-762-7448
5875 E. Gila Ridge Rd., Yuma 85365
2014-2016 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT ………………………...………..…623-221-5589
Peggy Kosel
15655 N. 45th St
Phoenix, AZ 85032-4243
[email protected]
1st VICE PRESIDENT
WAGONMASTER………………………...…..…480-991-3780
March 26-29. 2014 -Fairplex
FMCA 91st Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase
Pamona, CA
FMCA Events Department-1-800-543-3622
John Lusson
4630 E. Charles Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253-2403
[email protected]
2nd VICE PRESIDENT/
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN……………..…… 480-968-2579
Martha Gardner
8209 E. Naranja Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85209-6725
mgardner01@ cox.net
April 9-12, 2015 - Distant Drums RV Park
Verde Valley, AZ
Rally Master: Dan & Grace Fogarty 480-505-9198
Sept 29-October 3, 2015 - Rocky Mountain Ramble
San Juan County Fairground, McGee Park,
Farmington, NM
Harry Montgoimery-623-341-321
3rd VICE PRESIDENT: EDITOR………..……...480-968-2579
Martha Gardner
8209 E. Naranja Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85209-6725
[email protected]
October 8-11, 2015 - TBA
Rally Master- TBA
WEBMASTER/
MEMBERSHIP PHOTOGRAPHER………..….623-337-2581
Peter Adams
13512 W. Whitewood Dr
Sun City, AZ 85375-5841
[email protected]
November 12-15, 2015 - TBA
Rally Master - TBA
December 30, 2015 - January 2, 2016
TBA
Rally Master-- TBA
SECRETARY…………………………………….480-330-1136
Marcia Woerman
601-W/ Straford Drive
Chandler, AZ 85225-1820
[email protected]
February 10-15, 2016- High Chaparral RV Park
Casa Grande
Rally Master: Duane & Marcia Woerman
480-330-1136
TREASURER…………………………….........…480-423-5477
Judith Talmon
3972 E. Verbena Ct.
Phoenix, AZ 85044-6664
[email protected]
March 10-13, 2016 - TBA
Rally Master - TBA
April 7-10, 2016 - TBA
Rally Master - TBA
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT…………….. 480-983-5419
Barbara Lusson
4630 E. Charles Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253-2403
[email protected]
Publications on 20th of:
January, February, March, April,
May, September, October, November
Deadline for news is:
18th of the month preceding the rally.
NATIONAL DIRECTOR………........................480- 505-9198
Dan Fogarty
8364 E. Golden Cholla Drive
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118-6916
[email protected]
ALTERNATE NATIONAL DIRECTOR...........480-807-1874
Jeff Vogel
5129 E. Edgewood Cir.
Mesa, AZ 85206-2860
[email protected]
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with Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy. Somebody brought their popcorn. We know because
we could smell it and it smelled wonderful.
Everyone seemed to have fun and enjoyed
spending time with friends. There was plenty of
food with leftovers for lunch the next day and
desserts every night.
FROM THE DESK OF
THE TREASURER
January 31, 2015
Checking Account 1/31/15
Deposits
Withdrawals
Balance 3/16/15
$2,644.78
366.66
58.78
$2,952.66
Savings
Savings account 1/31/15
Interest earned
Balance 3/16/15
$8,320.86
.66
$8,321.52
Jim &Barbara Taylor, Rally Master
JOIN US AT DISTANT DRUMS
APRIL 9-12, 2015
As you arrive, the greeters will register you, and once you have registered
with the office, the parkers will help
Increase in savings account was from interest paid.
Deposits into the checking account where from membership renewals and Feb rally surplus.
you park.
Bring your swimsuit and relax under the stars in
the Jacuzzi, or take a moonlight swim.
Respectfully submitted by Judy Talmon, Treasurer
SUNSHINE REPORT
If you are into exercising, the park has an air conditioned full exercise room.
Ed Brandt: fell on his patio on February
27, and broke his hip, and had a rod put in
the femur to stabilize it. He was transferred
to Springdale, in Mesa for physical therapy
and is in Room 30 - phone 480-308-4157
Lil Hoover hurt her back.
Evelyn Anderson: Finishing therapy from her resent surgery.
Sandy Teal; has been referred to a sports rehap doctor that
she will see in April
John Lusson having shoulder surgery on March 20 and
will not be able to drive for at least 10 weeks.
We will be parked across from the building and
have easy access for all activities.
There will be several activities on the patio just off
the room where you can enjoy a awesome view of
the mountains and surrounding area.
There is a nice area to walk your dogs away from
the RV's and people coming and going in and out
of the park
If you know of a sick member, please let me know.
Country store has RV supplies - Propane is available too.
MARCH RALLY RUNDOWN
If you do not wish to drive your car to the casino,
a shuttle runs to and from the RV Resort.
Thursday was arrival day. Carl Limbach, Lee
Anderson and John Lusson did a superb job of
parking everyone.
Evelyn Anderson, Barb Lusson and the other
Barb were preparing the food and Jim got to
bake cakes.
Friday and Saturday some of the members
went to Jerome, some went to Out of Africa.
Others relaxed, played cards, Pegs & Jokers,
Crazy Canasta.
The marshmallow golf was won by Karen
Reed and Sharon Diaz. Trying to hit a marshmallow very far is not as easy, as one would
think. Maybe we'll see the girls at the Phoenix
Open next year!
The Broadway to Branson Show by Suzanne &
Paul Vallejo was a hit. Everyone enjoyed them.
Del Kennedy danced a song with Suzanne
Vallejo.
The movie Saturday night was St. Andrew
$10 free plays per person from the RV Park Casino non-members can sign up and get an additional $10.00.
Please bring your Cliff Castle Card if you
have one, as you will need it for meals at
the casino. If you do not have one or have
lost your card we will get one for you after
you arrive.
Contact the park, (928-524-8000) if you plan to go
in early and tell them you are with the Arizona
Chapter FMCA.
A FEW PLACES TO SEE
Montezuma's Castle
The Montezuma Castle National Monument is one of the
most well-preserved and accessible ancient dwellings in
North America. Built amongst the limestone, these 1,000
year-old ruins were once home to ancient farmers known
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as the Sinagua Indians. Although the monument has
adopted the title “castle” due to its majestic appearance,
the ruins were actually a multi-family cliff dwelling (similar to a modern-day high-rise apartment complex). Fee $5
Open daily from 8A - 6P
taxi driver.
The taxi driver did as he was told and followed St
Peter to a mansion. It had everything you could imagine from a bowling alley to an Olympic size pool.
'Oh my word, thank you,' said the taxi driver.
Next, St. Peter led the priest to a rough old shack
with a bunk bed and a little old television set.
'Wait, I think you are a little mixed up,' said the
priest. 'Shouldn't I be the one who gets the mansion?
After all I was a priest, went to church every day, and
preached God's word.'
'Yes, that's true.' St Peter rejoined, 'But during your
Easter sermons people slept. When the taxi driver
drove, everyone prayed.'
*****
A father was reading Bible stories to his young
son. He read, 'The man named Lot was warned to
take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife
looked back and was turned to salt.'
His son asked, 'What happened to the flea?'
Gold King Mine and Ghost Town - Jerome
Don’t miss the Gold King Mine & Ghost Town. The location of the historic Gold King Mine was originally the site
of Haynes, Arizona, which in 1890, was a small suburb of
the larger town of Jerome, one mile north. When the
Haynes Copper Company dug a 1200-foot-deep shaft in
search of copper, they were disappointed at the absence of
copper, but miners hit gold instead. The site is now a museum where visitors can see continuous demonstrations of
antique mining equipment and the operation of a turn-ofthe-century sawmill daily. Other highlights include walks
in an authentic mine shaft, animals to pet and feed, a circa
1901 blacksmith shop, and the world’s largest gas engines. The Museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. Facilities include rest rooms and a large parking
area.
Montezuma's Well
Montezuma Well, a unit of Montezuma Castle, is located
11 miles from the park. It was formed long ago by the collapse of a limestone cavern, over one million gallons of
water a day flows continuously into the Well. This constant supply of warm, fresh water provides an aquatic habitat like no other in the world, and has served as an oasis for
wildlife and humans for thousands of years. Fee $5
Open daily 8A-5P
FROM THE EDITORS DESK
Jim & Barbara Taylor put on a great
rally. Unfortunately, I missed out on the
fun do to having Muffie at the vets twice
in two weeks. Thank you Jim and Barbara and John Lusson for doing the write up and
letting us know how much fun we missed.
Our next rally is at Distant Drums and will be the
last until October. The park is clean, with paved
roads, a lot of amenities and close to different places
to see in Jerome, Sedona, and Cottonwood. Dan &
Grace have planned activities and a fun time. Don't
miss out on getting your $10 free play from the park.
Who knows you might parlay that into some big
bucks.
Dragonfly Nightclub – Live music, dancing and
fun every Friday & Saturday night starting at 9pm.
No Cover Charge. Aces & Eights
(rock/blues/country) will be appearing April 10 &
April 11 from 9 pm -1am. The professional 4 member group performs a repertoire ranging from 70’s
favorites to today, with a little blues, funk & country
thrown in to satisfy everyone.
Fort Verde State Historic Park
The Fort is the best-preserved example of it’s time period in Arizona. Several of the original buildings still stand
and living history programs are scheduled periodically,
giving visitors a glimpse into Arizona’s history. Two
popular annual park events include Fort Verde Days in the
fall and History of the Soldier in the spring. Open Thurs Mon 9A-5P.
These are just a few of the many places in the
area to see.
Martha Gardner, Editor
BAD FUEL
I recently bought diesel fuel at AVI casino north of
Bullhead, (about 25 gallons) fortunately it was just
my truck, I barely made it back to Phoenix. My fuel
system had to be flushed and filters replaced due to
water in the fuel. I'm sure glad it wasn't my motor home!
Martha Gardner, Editor
Walt Swinarski
SNICKERS AND GIGGLES
One Easter a priest and a taxi driver
both died and went to heaven. St. Peter
was at the Pearly gates waiting for them.
'Come with me,' said St. Peter to the
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Martha Gardner
8209 E. Naranja Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85208-6725
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