Roadtrek Internation Public Newsletter

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Roadtrek International Chapter FMCA
A Roadtrek Owners’ Club
ROADTREK NEWS
VOLUME #24, ISSUE #3
2016 Calendar of Events
Region 7
June 6,7,8,9,10
**Full but will add to Waitlist**
Mid-MO TRIPLE C’s rally –Page 2
Columbia, MO
Region 3
Sept 7,8,9,10,11
Blyth Steam Festival– Page 3
Blyth, Ontario
Region 4
Sept 12,13,14,15,16,17
Lincoln Highway past & present—Page 3
Central Ohio
Region 6
Sept 12,13,14,15,16
I&M Canal Rally/Caravan– Page 2
I&M Canal, IL
Region 4
Sept 21,22, 23,24
Ohio Amish rally –Page 4
Central OH
Region
October 2,3,4, 5, 6
Reminiscing on the River -Page 4
Fountain City WI
Region 5
October 4,5,6,7
Technology & Camping Rally– Page 5
Silver Springs, FL
Region 4
October 6, 7,8,9
Awesome Autumn R&R-Page 5
Western PA
Region 5
October 14,15,16
End of Season CT rally– Page 6
Chapin, CT
Region 7
October 17,18,19,20, 21
Chapter Rally– Page 6
Glen Rose, TX
May / June 2016
The President’s Message
Here I am at home for a few
weeks and ready to ‘hit the road’
again.
The FMCA Family Reunion in
Perry had 40 Roadtreks attending and almost all of us were
parked together with a few in
the handicapped area and others with other friends. All came to visit at our Happy
Hours so it was really fun to be with ‘old’ and new
friends there. We parked in an area in the center of the
activities and had a covered breezeway to stay out of
sun or rain for our afternoon get togethers.
Now I am heading for INTO in Tallahassee which is
the area of FMCA that our chapter belongs to and so it
is important for RTs to be present. Those of us attending will be scooping ice cream at the ‘ice cream’ social.
Then from there I head to several other rallies before
the FMCA Family Reunion in Springfield, MA
(August). We have been asked to be the ice cream social folks there as well (limited parking so register early and let me know if you are attending with/without
electric). They can only allow a total of 1500 rigs there
but RTs will be parking together and knowing in advance who is coming helps a lot! When you register, do
the volunteer question and write in ‘ice cream social’
and when you get there, be sure you tell the parking
folks you want to park with the Roadtreks (not the volunteers).
I expect it will be a wonderful summer and look forward to the Chapter Rally in Glen Rose, Texas (October
17) after many miles of fun getting there.
Travel safely and stay healthy.
Region 6
Oct 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Escape to South Padre Island TX– Page 6
Sherry Targum
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www.roadtrekchapter.org
**2 EVENT UPDATES**
Latest newsletter available on home page
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Information on the chapter and how to join
Information on rallies including a Master Calendar
A password protected members only area which is also
where previous newsletters are archived
-Website maintained by Co-Webmasters
Hank Seamon and Tom Axel
1) MID-MO TRIPLE C’s Rally June 6-10,2016
***WAITLIST NOW AVAILABLE***
Read the rally details at www.region7rally.org
Most rallies have a drop or two shortly before the rally so if you are
interested please go to www.region7rally.org and sign up.
The rally leaders will contact you if a place opens up.
If you wish to join, rejoin, or leave the CYBERRALLY, please contact the Moderator Committee at
[email protected]
(Include your full name, FMCA number,
and e-mail address.)
2) I & M Canal Rally/Caravan Sept 12-16, 2016
Read the rally details at www.roadtrekchapter.org/regions and click on
Region 6. Then click on ‘Rallies.
There is a 10 Roadtrek limit and the registration deadline is July 29,
2016.
Send Roadtrek chapter history updates to Historian Larry
Brown [email protected]
See http://www.roadtrek.com/locators/ for a
comprehensive list of Roadtrek dealers.
Roadtrek News is published bimonthly, six
times per year for members of Roadtrek International, a Chapter of the Family Motor Coach
Association.
Content must be submitted by the 15th of
the month prior to publication: 15th of December, February, April, June, August and October.
Please keep all submissions under 350
words.
**PLEASE SUBMIT COPY FOR THE NEXT ISSUE BY
JUNE 15TH**
For questions, contact Gayle Crompton E-mail: [email protected] Phone:(815)729-2737
Leave message with name and call back number, please.
In Memory Of
We express our condolences to the family and friends of the
following member of our Roadtrek Chapter. May they find
peace in knowing that others share very deeply in their loss.
Carolyn Gerding of Marrero LA passed away Feb.
21, 2016. She is survived by her husband Eddie.
Anita Bennett of Rockford, MI passed away April 14,
2016. She is survived by her husband Eric.
If you learn of the death of a Roadtrek Chapter member, please
contact the Editor or Chapter Secretary. We never like to receive
this news, but neither do we want to ignore the loss of a member.
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EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
BLYTH STEAM FESTIVAL
By Colin and Lyne Webb
September 7-11, 2016
LINCOLN HIGHWAY PAST & PRESENT
By Mike and Kathie Inniger
September 12-17, 2016
***Limited to 25 Roadtreks
***Limited to 20 Roadtreks
Are you ready for a dose of nostalgia If you’re interested in steam powered vehicles, old gas engines,
fiddle music, tractor pulls, classic cars, or craft and
food vendors, this is the place to be.
We will be camping on the event grounds with electric
and water. Although the festival starts Friday Sept
9th, reservations are not permitted so we will meet in
the parking lot of The Old Mill www.theoldmill.ca at
10am on Sept 7th and convoy to the grounds to camp
together. Then you will be on your own to explore the
town of Blyth. In the evening we will have a meet &
greet happy hour with wine and cheese provided.
Thursday we will take an escorted full day trip to tour
the towns of Kincardine, Goderich, and Bayfield along
the shore of Lake Huron. We will have time to browse
the shops and have lunch in Goderich.
You are on your own to take in the Threshers Festival
Friday and Saturday, leaving at your leisure Sunday.
If you wish to camp close to Blythe on September 6th,
there are 2 campgrounds located within a 30 minute
drive of Blyth. They are Falls Reserve Conservation
Area www.mvca.on.ca/frca.php and Shelter Valley
Campground www.sheltervalleycampground.ca.
Cost:
* for Rt and two people $170 Canadian or $134 US
* for Rt and one person $85 Canadian or $67 US
* extra person $85 Canadian or $67 US
*Includes: coach tour with lunch and gratuities, happy hour,
and 3 continental breakfasts
The cost of 4 nights of camping is EXTRA $100 Canadian IN
CASH which is payable on entrance to the park.
Roll along the Lincoln Highway starting in Van Wert,
Ohio and ending in East Liverpool, Ohio. Approximately 50 miles will be traveled daily. A detailed booklet
and map will guide your drive.
The creation of the Lincoln Highway across the United
States over 100 years ago greatly changed our nation
by providing access for travel, commerce and expansion.
A wide variety of stops will reflect this history, culture,
business and landscape. Some are set for the group,
others you choose. Options include SOMETHING FOR
EVERYONE!
Factory tours include WILSONS (makes NFL footballs),
jams & jellies, candle making, purses and Copper Kettle Works.
Other activities: Stroll through Kingwood Gardens in
Mansfield or a Roadtrek dealer’s showroom. Hear local
speakers. Visit car museum, pottery museum, Football
Hall of Fame, alternative energy program plus other
local museums and courthouse. Taste treats from restaurants, taverns, wineries and the Johnny Appleseed
Festival.
Cost:
* two people $420
* one person $285
*10 meals (5 dinner, 5 breakfast), SIX days of activities, five
nights camping, admission to 3 tours, and speaker
fees.Meals reflect the types of food travelers would have
enjoyed in the 1920’s and 30’s.
Complete the standard registration form and mail with payment to : Colin Webb, 18 Clift Rd, Aurora Ontario Canada
L4G 6Y2
Mail registration form and check to Mike and Kathie
Inniger, 1211 David Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891
Questions? E-mail [email protected]
Questions? [email protected]
4555
or 419-203-
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EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
OHIO AMISH RALLY 2016
By Bob and Carol Kroah
September 21-24, 2016
Reminiscing on the River
By Ted and Grace Chura
October 2-6, 2016
**Limit 25 Roadtreks or 45 persons**
**Limited to 50 people on the bus
Central Ohio has the largest Amish community in USA. Learn
how the Amish work and live without electricity. See the
Amish riding on their bicycles, riding in their horse and buggy. Enjoy wonderful food. Don’t forget to visit stores with
Amish built furniture, quilts and fabrics, leather goods, a variety of cheese as well as many bulk items from snacks to spices to other food needs.
Wednesday, Sept 21 -gather at Evergreen Park RV Resort,
16359 Dover Rd (Rt 250), just east of Mt Eaton.
www.evergreenparkrvresort.com. Phone 888-359-6429.
Wednesday– bring a dish to share with at least 10 for a potluck dinner on Wednesday evening.
Thursday- we will take a day long bus tour with a local guide
to see the sights and have a meal in an Amish home.
Friday- you will have the day to explore. Ideas will be given
to you after you register. Breakfast and dinner will be catered at the pavilion near our sites. Following the dinner you
will be entertained by a group with guitars and fiddles.
Saturday morning following a catered breakfast, we will say
our goodbyes to new and old friends.
If attending Lincoln Highway rally, there will be ideas given
for visiting other near areas between rallies.
Questions? Contact Bob and Carol Kroah via email, [email protected] or phone 330-633-6986.
Join us at Sleepy Hollow Campground (www.campsleepy.com) in
Fountain City, Wisconsin and enjoy the beauty of Wisconsin in the
fall. Check-in will be at 4pm Sunday afternoon followed by a social
hour and a potluck dinner.
Monday we will “Fall Back in Time” at Elmer’s Auto and Toy Museum (www.elmersautoandtoymuseum.com), one of the largest museums of its kind in the country. There is something for everyone from
cars, motorcycles, tin toys, dolls and the largest collection of pedal
cars in the world (700+). Their newest attractions are Service Station, Automobile & Motorcycle Memorabilia. We will re-board the bus
for a stop at the “Rock in the House” an offbeat tourist attraction as
listed in RoadsideAmerica (www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2243).
Lunch will follow at the Golden Frog in Fountain City.
Tuesday, after a continental breakfast, will be a free day to visit
many different sites in the area or to take advantage of the miles of
hiking on the adjacent Eagle Valley Trails.
(www.eaglevalleytrails.com). Brochures and suggestions will be in
the welcome packet and will include local vineyards, Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona, etc. A picnic dinner will be provided by
Heritage RV.
On Wednesday, we will travel by bus to the National Eagle Center in
Wabasha, MN (www.nationaleaglecenter.org) for a live eagle program. Time will be allowed for enjoying “Septoberfest”, which is
within walking distance of the National Eagle Center. Crafters, artists
and farmers use over 3000 pumpkins, 5000 corn stalks, scarecrows,
straw bales, gourds, giant pumpkins and squash to build some of the
most amazing topiaries and displays. Check out the interesting boutiques and the Historic Anderson House. Dinner will be at the J&J
BBQ in Nelson, WI.
We are happy to have Heritage RV from Tomahawk, WI represent
Roadtrek at our rally.
Cost:
Cost US $:
$400/Roadtrek & 2 persons*
$280/ Roadtrek & 1 person*
*Price includes 3 nights of camping plus bus tour with Amish
meal, 1 catered dinner, and 2 catered breakfasts.
Make checks payable to Robert Kroah. Mail check and registration
form to 779 Atwood Dr, Tallmadge, OH 44278.
If you are wish to stay a day early or additional night following the
rally, contact Evergreen. It is a busy time for them so plan early
to obtain a site. Cost of sites at Roadtrek price is $49.50.
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Two people $295
One person $215
Extra person $115
Includes: 4 nights camping; 2 coach tours; Mon. lunch; Tues.
continental breakfast and picnic dinner; Wed. dinner; admission to all events and all gratuities.
Send your reservation to Ted and Grace Chura at 570
Marshall St., Duluth, MN 55803
Questions please call 218-728-1082 or email
[email protected]. Early arrivals register directly with the
campground. (608-687-8351)
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EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
AWESOME AUTUMN IV RALLY
TECHNOLOGY & CAMPING RALLY
by Terry Whitesell
October 6-9, 2016
by Dave Gottdiner
October 4-7, 2016
NEW LOCATION -SILVER SPRING, FL.
Suggested sessions: Windows 10, Smart phones, IPod, Tablets,
Cloud storage, Google Maps, SKYPE, File management, Security, and Gmail. [We are not firm on any subject because we ask
the attendees what they want to learn. ]
Have a problem or question about using your electronic device?
We will find someone to work with you or answer your questions, one on one.
Tuesday will be a pot luck dinner. Wednesday,and Thursday
dinners will be catered.
There will be plenty of free time to talk, look over each other's
Roadtreks and play games or ride bikes.
Sunshine State RV will have used Roadtreks on display Thursday 10am - 3pm, and have a tech to do minor repairs.
We need to know if you are coming so we can advise the caterer for meals. Please confirm to Dave Gottdiner,
[email protected], with your FMCA # Name, email address, cell #, model name, and year of your Roadtrek. Example (pop 210, 2014)
We are in need of volunteers that will share their experiences in
digital technology, computer programs, etc.
Please email suggested topics to Dave Gottdiner at
[email protected].
Explore northwestern Pennsylvania . Plan to spend quality time right
across the road at Maurice K. Goddard State Park, which features
beautiful 1,860-acre Lake Wilhelm where you can kayak or fish. It
also has a 12-mile paved bike trail, 14 miles of hiking trails, plus
wetland & wildlife.
Franklin, PA is about 25 miles away, & they have their famous AppleFest this same weekend. For details, see http://
www.franklinapplefest.com/ In Franklin, you'll find many miles of
Rails to Trails to bike or walk.
Other nearby activities include shopping, wineries, golfing, Shenango River Lake & much more. Be sure to get lost at the 10-acre
CoolSpring Corn Maze & Farm Market in Mercer!
Request a Mercer County visitor guide at http://
www.visitmercercountypa.com/ or call (800) 637-2370.
I'll provide a packet of information, maps & brochures when you
arrive.
Most of the time will be spent pursuing your own interests, but we'll
meet for a potluck dinner on Thursday (meat provided) & will travel
to a local restaurant for Saturday's dinner (pay on your own). On
Friday, we'll enjoy a private tour of historic "Tara-A Country Inn,"
followed by dinner at the Inn. See a preview at http://www.tarainn.com/
Breakfasts & lunches are on your own.
Campfires each night, weather permitting!
Any questions, call (724) 482-4191 or email
[email protected]
Cost:
Cost:
1) Rally fee- paid at registration on Tuesday Oct. 4th is $20
per person.
2) Camping fee—The site fee is $24.30 per night including
tax & fees to be paid directly to Wilderness RV Resort .
Please call Wilderness RV Resort and tell them you are
with the Roadtrek rally to make your reservation. Their
phone number is 352-625-1122. They are located at 2771
NE 102 Ave. Rd, Silver Springs, FL 34488. Wilderness RV
Resort will assign your site.
1) Camping fee
Contact Goddard Park Vacationland Campground for rate.
Make your reservation by calling Diane at (724) 2534645. Early check-ins & late check-outs are welcome. Check their map at
http://www.vacationland-campground.com/
The address is 867 Georgetown Rd., Sandy Lake,
PA 16145.
2) Rally fee
Send $15.00 per person & a completed registration form
to: Terry Whitesell, 274 Meridian Road, Butler,
PA 16001
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EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
END OF SEASON CONNECTICUT RALLY
by John and Yvonne Roy
October 14-16, 2016
Nickerson Family Campground [www.nickersonpark.com 1036
Phoenixville Rd, Chaplin, CT 06235 (860) 455-0007] located in
Natchaug River Valley offers excellent trout fishing, abundant
wildlife, fine hiking, biking and wonderful photo opportunities.
It is also a great geocaching area if that is your interest. Photos from previous years can be seen at the Region 2 website
(www.roadtrekchapter.org/region2/).
For planning purposes please email the following information to John Roy [email protected]
before September 25, 2016 after you mail your reservation
check in to the campground:
FMCA #
name(s)
email address
phone number(s)
Roadtrek model & year
any special needs
CHAPTER RALLY FALL 2016
By Phyllis Slaughter
October 17-21, 2016
Registration is expected to be available with the
distribution of the July / August newsletter.
This is a perfect time to visit Texas with mild temperatures and great
weather. The rally will be held in Glen Rose, Texas at the historic
Oakdale Park. This fully restored city park was built in 1925 and is
located the northern Hill Country of Texas. The park can accommodate up to 120 Roadtreks. We have most of the catering and activities planned. Our main excursions will be to attend a special performance of the musical “Oliver!” in the elegant restored 1886 Granbury
Opera House. There will be time to tour town of Granbury that has 40
-plus historic sites dating back to the 1860’s. In Glen Rose we will
enjoy a motor coach safari and tour the Fossil Rim Wildlife center for
up close views of the 50 species of endangered animals. Seminars
on rally planning, RV systems and history of the area are
planned. The meals are going to be great and reflect unique Texas
fare. There will be free time for exploring the area on your own plus
a surprise activity. Glen Rose is famous for its Blue Grass music and
we hope to a local group to entertain us. Plans are still in
works. Read more at
region7rally.org.
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ESCAPE TO SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TX
By Rick and Janyce Hansen
October 24-28, 2016
Cost:
1) Rally fee- A
small rally fee (approximately $10)
will be collected from each attendee the first day of
the rally to cover coffee, pizza, breakfast and supplies.
2) Camping fee—Site
fee will be $35/night (electric,
water, Wi-Fi, Cable).
Region 6 will host a rally in Region 7 following the Glen Rose, TX
Chapter Rally. After almost 4 days to meander south through deep
TX, we will welcome you at the South Padre Island KOA on Oct. 24th
for beer, wine, cheese, conversation, and dinner. South Padre Island
(SPI) has a free shuttle/bus service all around the island and to neighboring communities. Leave the RT parked and leave the driving to
them. Tuesday—after a sit down breakfast, explore Port Isabel and
have dinner at Pirates Landing. Wednesday-on your own to walk,
bike, bus, or RV to explore the beach or other areas of your choosing
with a late afternoon dinner at Pier 19. Thursday- after a sit down
breakfast, we will convene for an eco/dolphin boat excursion on the
Laguna Madre with dinner following at the Shrimphaus. Friday- wrap
with a continental breakfast.
Make reservation by sending a check directly to
Nickerson’s Family Campground for $70 (two
nights) with the reservation # 135 written on the
check. Add an extra $35 per any extended days.
Cost : for two $390; for one $300; and $90 for extra person.
Note: The earlier your check is received the closer
your site will be to the recreation lodge.
Includes: 4 nights of full camping (with a pool, hot tub, exercise area, etc.), welcome party, 4 dinners, 3 breakfasts, eco/
dolphin cruise, and free bus service.
Send your reservation to Rick and Janyce Hansen at 29898
County Road 3, Merrifield MN 56465. Questions please call
218-340-5903 or e-mail [email protected].
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RALLY REPORTS
REGIONAL NOTES (continued)
WILL MCLEAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Dave Gottdiner
This year’s Festival was one of the best we have attended. The first
two days, Wednesday & Thursday before the Festival started, we
had social hour from 4 to 6 pm. Thursday, singer/songwriter Jerry
Mincey gave us a special concert. The Wiedl’s hosted a campfire several nights and we were treated with performances by Roadtrekers Harlean Liebno, and Blake & Ellen Travis.
The Will McLean Music Festival organizers were so pleasantly surprised and happy to greet over 30 Roadtrek enthusiasts from the
U.S. and Canada to join in the festivities at the yearly gathering at
the Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville, Florida, March 11-13.
Three stages provided entertainment by Florida’s best songwriters,
singers, and musical groups every half hour throughout the Friday
through Sunday festival. New this year was a “Shooting Star Stage”
for the young performers program. They were a special treat. So
much to see and hear!
For those of you who live in Florida, or might be visiting Florida next
winter, consider checking out the website www.willmclean.com for
details on the 28th annual festival (2017). It is held the second
weekend in March every year.
REGION 2
NORTHEAST U.S.
Membership: 127
Includes the states of CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, & VT.
VPs:
Jay & Linda Drisko, 1396 Arch Dr, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547-1400
(914) 245-1887, [email protected] &
Shirley Clark, 271 Raymond St, Gardner, MA 01440-1133
(978) 630-3438, [email protected]
Hopefully Spring will actually have arrived by the time this is published!
We would like to formally welcome Shirley Clark as a new VP in Region 2. While wintering in Florida we enjoyed our third Will McLean
Festival along with Shirley, Sherry and bunch of more northern
Roadtrekers. We are looking forward to kicking off the season at the
Glens Falls and Finger Lakes Rally in May (waiting list). Planning
ahead we are wondering if any of you are planning to attend the
2016 Chapter Rally at Glen Rose, TX in October. If so please let us
know. Anyone with rally ideas please feel free to contact your VPs
for help. Due to family obligations Linda and I feel that we should
step down as VPs at the end of our term in December. We would
encourage anyone interested in becoming a Region 2 VP to contact
Francis Griffin 508-266-8517 or [email protected] .
Safe Travels.
-Jay & Linda Drisko
REGIONAL NOTES
REGION 1 MID-SOUTHEAST U.S.
Membership: 150
Includes the states of AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, & VA.
VPs:
Woodie and Beth McCormack, 1001 Sam Gibbs Road, Union Grove, AL
35175-8883, (256-586-6830, [email protected] &
Mary E Scott, 489 Hidden Acres Rd ,Kingsport TN 37664-5668, (423) 335
-3403 [email protected]
Rally - Outer Banks, NC R&R hosted by Ed Hardison was the first
Region 1 rally for 2016. Thanks to Ed and those helping and attending. It was a great event for 32 Roadtreks and 54 Trekers.
Future Rally - Plans continue for a rally at Nocalula Falls in Gadsden, AL.
Volunteering - This was the first rally Ed has hosted and the first I
have actively helped make happen. It has been a great experience
for me, and I’m happy to assist anyone considering hosting a rally.
As a volunteer organization it is essential members actively participate. Please consider hosting a rally. If that is a daunting prospect,
don’t hesitate to offer help to anyone presenting a rally, even if it is a
rally you do not plan to attend. The lion’s share of my contribution
was done from home (and while Treking) using the Internet, and did
not require a significant amount of time. Give a shout to me or
Woodie & Beth for more information, help with a rally, or would like
to volunteer at any level.
-Mary Scott
REGION 3
EASTERN CANADA
Membership: 75
Includes the provinces of NB, NL, NS, ON, PE & QC.
VPs:
Colin and Lyne Webb, [email protected]
Marc-Andre Gagne and Carole LaRochelle
[email protected]
Lyne and I are currently touring in Australia by motor home. We will
be back in time to attend the region 3 rally in Niagara Falls and will
have some great stories to tell. Just a reminder that we will be taking
applications for the Blyth Steam rally starting May 1st. Region 3 is
currently working on an Octoberfest Rally in Kitchener ON. and a
rolling rally in Quebec for 2017.
-Colin Webb
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REGIONAL NOTES
REGION 4
CENTRAL EASTERN U.S.
Membership: 154
REGION 6
NORTH CENTRAL U.S.
Membership: 164
Includes the states of DE, DC, IN, MD, NJ, OH, PA, & WV.
Includes the states of IL, IA, MI, MN, NE, ND, SD & WI.
VPs:
Robert & Carol Kroah, 779 Atwood Dr, Tallmadge, OH 442781157
(330) 633-6986, [email protected]
VPs:
Rick & Janyce Hansen, 29898 County Road 3, Merrifield, MN 564654404, (218) 340-5903, [email protected] &
David and Donna Bennett, 9590A Wilkshire Blvd, NE, Bolivar, OH
44612-8474, 330-204-8876, [email protected]
Hoping you are all enjoying your travel planning and getting the
RTs ready for new adventures as Spring arrives. Please incorporate
rallies into your plans. RTI and FMCA have many offerings.
Region 4 will be hosting the 2017 Chapter Rally Sept 11-15, in the
Elkhart, IN area. Please mark this date on your calendar. We are in
need of some creative help with designing a rally pin and for games/
activities. If this interests you at all, please email or call Bob and Carol. We also will need additional help during the rally.
Region 4 is such a diverse area from the east Atlantic coast towards the west to Indiana. There are so many interesting places to
visit. Please consider hosting an R&R which takes less planning then
a rally. If you are interested in a place so will others be interested in
visiting that area. You will get the help you need from the VPs. Let
us know of places/activities to consider.
-Bob and Carol Kroah
David & Karen McGivern, M309 County Road T, Marshfield, WI
54449-9232, (715) 384-9100, [email protected]
We were home - up north - on April 1st and awoke on the 2nd to
about an inch of new snow. Winter is trying to hold on, but the ice on
the lake is out just about as early as we can remember. Region 6 is
going full blast with rallies this season, so thanks to Gayle Crompton,
Grace and Ted Chura, and Janyce and Rick Hansen. Gayle’s I & M
Canal 9/12 to 16 is filling up so if you want in, get your money to her
fast. The Chura’s Reminiscing on the River (that’s Mississippi) 10/2
to 6 is listed elsewhere in this paper. The Hansen’s Escape to SPI
10/24 to 28 is also listed elsewhere. These rallies are planned by
folks just like you, but they want to showcase an area that they enjoy. Can you think of a place you’d like others to see and experience? Your VP’s are here to help with ideas, support, and strength if
you need it. Let’s start putting together our 2017 program. Hope to
see you all at one of these rallies or down the road, but in the meantime, keep it between the lines.
Upcoming Rally- Escape to South Padre Island Oct 24-28, 2016 We
want to continue the fun we are going to have at the Region 7, Glen
Rose, TX Chapter Rally at South Padre Island (SPI), TX. Since you
are already in Texas, we want you to mosey on down to SPI. We
are
looking
forward
to
two
great
rallies.
-Rick & Janyce Hansen
REGION 5 FLORIDA
Membership: 148
VPs: Dave & Janet Gottdiner, 2014 Sparkling Waters Way,
Spring Hill, FL 34606-3754, (352) 666-1555, [email protected]
&
Jim & Betty Weite, 10 Curved Creek Way, Ormond Beach, FL
32174-1805, (386)-451-2477 [email protected].
REGION 7
SOUTH CENTRAL U.S.
Membership: 86
Includes the states of AR, KS, LA, MO, OK & TX.
VPs:
John & Phyllis Slaughter, 407 Palomar Lane, Richardson, TX 750814414, (972) 644-9716, [email protected] [email protected]
The FMCA Rally in Perry Ga with 40 Roadtreks was a big success.
Social hour very day and meeting great Roadtrekers was a bonus.
The Fall Chapter rally in 2016 will be in Glen Rose, TX at Oakdale
Park Oct. 17-21, 2016. We will be looking for help from the region
to make the rally a success.
Thanks to the many Roadtrek members that have volunteered to
organize rallies in our region; however, we still need more volunteers
to help with rallies. Please email Dave at [email protected] and
say that you want to be a rally master. We will work with you to make
sure you have lots of support.
Our region has had an opening for another Region VP for a few
years. If you would like to volunteer to be co-VP’s or know someone
in Region 7 who would make a good VP, please let us know. We,
also, need rally leaders. Without volunteers we cannot have
events. Please step up the plate and volunteer!
Please go to our web site to see the list of future rallies planned in
our Region. www.flroadtrek.org.
If you would like to plan a rally or R&R for 2016 contact your Region
VP’s. We will help you organize and host the rally or R&R.
Gary Scalise is doing an outstanding job as our Region Five Web
Master.
Email Phyllis Slaughter (region vice-president), [email protected] with ideas and suggestion of place, things to do
and possible dates.
-Dave Gottdiner
-Phyllis Slaughter
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REGIONAL NOTES
REGION 8 NORTHWEST U.S., WESTERN CANADA & ALASKA.
Membership: 96
Includes AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY &
the provinces of AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, SK, & YK.
VPs:
Terry & Carol Ryan, 4442 Honeymoon Bay Rd, Greenbank, WA
98253-6322. (360) 320-0036, [email protected]
Terry and I attended the Region 9 Regional Rally in Pahrump April
10-16. Both Sanders Winery and Nevada Treasure Resort were
excellent venues. We personally thank Kitte for getting us together. As I keep saying.....need ideas for a venue....would love to plan
a rally for 2017. Have a great summer everyone. Drive safe!
EXPERIENCED ROADTREKS FOR SALE
This column is provided as a free service to our members. If you
have an experienced (used) Roadtrek to sell, an ad may be placed
in this column. Mail or email your ad to the EDITOR (see address
on last page) by the middle of the month preceding publication
(e.g., February 15 for the March/April issue).
Please include Roadtrek year, model number and name (e.g.
2004 – 190 Versatile), chassis manufacturer, engine size, color,
mileage, options, etc. Be sure to provide your name, phone number,
email address and state.
Your ad will run for one issue only, but you may send it in
again for the next issue. Ads listed in the newsletter will also be
placed on our Chapter web site. Receipt of ads sent by email will be
confirmed.
2012 190 Popular (Cary NC) $66,000
-Carol Ryan
REGION 9
S0UTHWEST U.S.
Membership: 242
8,000 miles like new.
More information, Bill Gewain
Text 252-288-7142
Call 919-380-0852
[email protected]
Includes the states of AZ, CA, CO, HI, NV, NM & UT.
VPs:
Alex & Karen King, PO Box 370792, Montara, CA 94037-0792
(650) 728-1057 [email protected] &
Dennis Trachtenberg & Stephanie Contos, 4764 Biona Drive,
San Diego, CA 92116-2530, (619) 281-3894, [email protected]
2011 190 Chev. Express 3500 Simplicity (Leesburg FL) $67,000
Robert Olsen 352-319-8185;[email protected]
Greetings from Region 9.
Spring has arrived early in the West and we are experiencing lovely
warm days with crystal clear blue skies. Taking advantage of that,
over 50 Roadtrekkers attended the “Six Days in Death Valley” rally
hosted by Kitte Phillips. Our stay at both the Sanders Family Winery
and Nevada Treasure RV Resort gave us access to the awesome
sights of Death Valley National Park and surrounding area.
New member, Mary Jane Curry is busy planning a May 2017 rally in
Monterey, California that will include a bus trip to the Monterey
Aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf. Keep the first
week in May 2017 open for this really fun rally.
Northern California RTrs have developed a blog/email group that
informs members of casual gatherings. They meet at various
campgrounds and RV Parks in the Northern/Central California area
for fun, food and friendship. Contact Kitte Phillips for more information.
We are still looking for new Region 9 Vice-Presidents to the Four
Corners area that includes Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and
Utah. Please contact our president, Sherry Targum, if you are interested.
That’s it from Region 9—as we move forward into spring and summer we wish you happy trails and safe travels.
--Stephanie & Dennis, and Alex & Karen
Delivered by Camping World Jan. 1, 2012 @ $83,000
cost. (Simplicity was advertised as a 2012 design)
Converted to Popular Layout – 4 to 5 passenger. 2 bunks or queen
bed layout.
Chevrolet 4.8 V8 & 6 speed auto transmission, 18 to 19 mpg @ 65
mph highway speed . 31,000 highway miles (Synthetic oil used)
Serviced: Van Gannaway Chevrolet and Bob’s RV & Welding
Standard Equipment at purchase: Spare Tire Mount; Onan generator – gas 49 hrs.; AC/Heat Pump, Propane Water Heater ; Propane
Cabin Heater ; 3 way Refrigerator : Propane, AC & DC; 2 Burner
propane stove, Microwave oven ,Visio TV & DVD
Additions since purchase: Dual Premium Dash Radio with CD DVD;
Backup Camera; Clover Drop Leaf Table,; Large Standard Rectangle Table; Removable Armoire Cabinet (in place where side right
seat passenger seat was located); Extra Towel racks; Voltage Surge
device; 10’ cable for TV; Water Filter/Pressure regulator; Coiled
Flexible Water Hose; Macerator pump & flexible hose (replaced orig.
ridged hard hose to improve hose storage); Leveling Blocks; Tire
Covers
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EXPERIENCED ROADTREKS FOR SALE
2010 190 Popular 3500 Chevy Express. Madison
(Middleton), WI $79,900
White 4.8 L V-8 engine. Continental spare. Trailer
hitch. 2 house batteries. Onan generator. Fiamma
awning. Macerator pump. Tire pressure monitor.
Back-up camera. GPS. Home theater. TV antenna. 12 cup coffee maker. Power rear seats become king-sized bed. Hanging locker. Toilet, sink,
& shower room. Air conditioner/heat exchanger.
LP gas furnace, stove top. Microwave. 3-way
(AC,DC,LPgas) refrigerator. Non smokers, always
garaged, one owner(physician), no pets. 33,500
miles. Ph. 608-836-3040.
2008 RS Adventurous (Newland NC) $64,900
828.733.5878 or 256.504.0821
Email: [email protected]
2500 Freightliner Sprinter
3.0 liter Mercedes diesel, 25 mpg, 33,300 miles
Standard equipment, with silver/pewter exterior,
2.5 Onan propane generator – 5 hours, Invertor /
charger, front and rear dining, dash air with roof
air, two drawer chest-of-drawers with chopping
block top, behind driver’s seat – can be removed
and replaced with passenger seat (included).
Brand new Continental RV tires, brand new starter battery, maintenance record (just been serviced), all leather seats, rear sofa automatically
converts into king size or twin beds. Kept under
cover, awning (manual), factory gas grill (never
used), flat screen TV with DVD player. Galley has
refrigerator, microwave/convection oven, coffee
pot, two burner surface unit, four way refrigerator,
full bath facility. LIKE NEW!
2004 190 Versatile Chevrolet 3500 Express Van (near York PA)
$30,000
white with light green. Loaded. Awning, Onan generator, invert-er/
battery charger, gas furnace, A/C with rev cycle heat, hot water
heater, inside/outside showers,19 inch digital TV with DVD player,
Factory lay down roof antenna / with new King head with booster
and direction finder, permanent double bed in rear/custom made
foam mattress, 3 way fridge, two burner stove, microwave, coffee
maker,extra wardrobe installed behind drivers seat, (Wardrobe can
be removed and a 4th seat installed) full screen package and sun
shades for all windows, 2 front captains seats swivel for dining and
TV watching, lounge seat behind passenger side seat, lots of inside
and outside storage. Good appearance and mechanical condition.
Excellent paint, clean interior (non smokers) no fabric tears. 5000
miles on new Michelin tires, front end alignment this winter. Shocks
replaced 4 Bilsteins, new Pennsylvania inspection. Drives and runs
like new. 104,000 miles. All serviced and ready to go. Call Fred
Messerly 717 246 7896
1999 Popular 190 (Oskaloosa IA) $17,500
DodgeV8318, white/green. 85,000 miles
Always garaged when not in use. All standard appliances, new air
conditioner in 2005. Armoire, Generator.
Original owner, no pets, no children, no smokers. Beds were converted to innerspring mattresses. Original cushions never used and
are also available.
Contact C.W.Carlson, phone 515-229-0853 or 515-401-8392 or
[email protected]
1996 Versatile 190 (Lincoln NE) $12,400
Telephone 402-729-2120Contact Email: [email protected]
Second owner- we purchased in 2006 from RTI listing. We are
getting older and need to change our way of traveling. It has
served us well.
Dodge 3500 chassis with 318 V8. 93,000 miles. White body with
blue accent paint and vinyl graphics.
This unit has EVERYTHING you could have gotten from the factory
in 1996 (Awning, Bug screens, American Racing Wheels, Armoire/
Wardrobe option,, etc., etc., EVERYTHING).
Overall solid condition. New 3-way fridge in 2012. New front brake
calipers 2013. Ignition system rebuilt in 2014. Fuel pump in 2015.
Battery isolator and alternator replaced 2012. Generator has 16
hours on the meter, but needs a replacement fuel pump? Water
heater and gas furnace are shut off - did not use them, burned too
much propane, and took 9 gallons of winterizing antifreeze. Nosmokers. No-pets.
An inspection list is available listing any known faults. Wire transfers accepted, all checks will require verbal bank to bank authentication.
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FMCA Event Registration**
**Register with form found in Family Motor Coaching
magazine or online at www.fmca.com
June 8, 9,10,11,12 2016
Great Lakes Area Rally
Goshen, IN
http://glamarv.blogspot.com
September 12,13,14,15 2016
South Central Area Rally
Shawnee, OK
September 26,27,28 2016
Rocky Mountain Area Rally
Farmington, NM
June 23, 24,25,26 2016
Northwest Area Rally
Albany, OR
July 13,14,15,16 2016
Midwest Area Rally
Amana, IA
October 5,6,7,8,9 2016
Eastern Area Rally
Lewisburg WV
August 3,4,5,6 2016
94th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase
West Springfield, MA
February 2,3,4,5 2017
Southeastern Area Rally
Lakeland FL
Roadtrek Event Registration**
**Register with form below or print the online version found at
http://www.roadtrekchapter.org/uploads/Regional-Rally-Registration-Form.pdf
and send to Rally Leader with required fees
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ROADTREK REGISTRATION FORM
Rally Name: _________________________________________________
Rally Date: ___________________________
Number of persons attending: _______
Rally fee enclosed: $__________________
Last Name _______________________________ First Name __________________________ Spouse _________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT NAMES AS DESIRED ON NAME BADGE)
Street __________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State/Province _______
ZIP/PC __________________
Home Phone __ _____________________________
Email ___________________________________________
Cell Phone _________________________________
Check # _____________________
Dated _________________________
Full Name of Guest(s), if any ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Roadtrek model & year _____________________________________
Is this your first Roadtrek Rally? ___ Yes ___ No
Are you bringing pets? ___ Yes ___ No
License # __________________
FMCA # __________________
Do you have Chapter badges? ___ Yes ___ No
Comments / Special needs ___________________________________________________
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Roadtrek International Chapter FMCA
PRESORTED
FIRST CLASS
A Roadtrek Owners’ Club
US POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT 19
GREENVILLE WI
Gary Scalise, Chapter Secretary
4915 Linc Lane, Lakeland, FL
33809-3749 [email protected]
Is all information on your address label correct? Do you have a PERMANENT change of address?
Please notify the Chapter Secretary of any changes .
ROADTREK INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:
Sherry Targum
3441 Quail Ct, Melbourne, FL 32935-4708
Phone: (321) 693-8992 [email protected]
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT:
Rick Dalderis
16384 Belmont Ct, Los Gatos, CA 95030-5201
Phone: (408) 623-1788 [email protected]
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
More info to come
on these Roadtrek International events
2016
Nov 15,16 ,17,18
Treasures of FL- Gulf Coast, FL
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY:
Carol Guerdan
120 Christal Dr, Georgetown, KY 40324-8872
Phone: (502) 867-6242 [email protected]
CHAPTER SECRETARY:
Gary Scalise
4915 Linc Lane, Lakeland, FL 33809-3749
Phone (863) 409-6658 [email protected]
TREASURER:
Eric Bennett
6765 Blythefield Ave, Rockford, MI 49341-9228
Phone: (616) 866-3906 [email protected]
NATIONAL DIRECTOR:
John Arch MacInnis
260 Metcalfe, Apt 2E, Ottawa, ON K2P1A1 CANADA
Phone: (613) 724-4748 [email protected]
ROADTREK NEWS EDITOR:
Linda Macdonald
Phone: (727) 348-5759 [email protected]
2017
Jan
16,17,18,19
Roadtrek International Rally– Orlando FL
Mar 10,11,12
Will McLean Music Fest– Brooksville FL
April 11,12,13,14
Technology & Camping– Silver Springs FL
Sept 11,12,13,14,15
Region 4 Chapter Rally-
Elkhart IN