March 2015 - Dolphin Club

Volume 27 issue 3 March 2015
Dolphin Chapter of FMCA
Chartered: 3-9-89
Newsletter for the Dolphin Motorhome Club
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Greetings to the Dolphin Family
Here we are in March 2015. Spring is around the corner and warmer weather is ahead. Weeds are growing that need
to be eradicated, gardens are being planted, income tax preparation should be complete, and discussions on where to
drive our RV are being finalized. Anne and I just returned from several days in a beautiful Riverside County Park.
Being there in the middle of the week was great. We selected a full hook-up site with a cement pad surrounded by
green grass. They also offered spots more rustic with water, electricity, and furnished cabins.
I visited one of our members Dick Callister who is recovering from his fall and subsequent accident while trimming
trees. He was at a recovery facility in San Marcos when I visited and had been there on his back for eight weeks. Both
Dick and his lovely nurse Cynthia were in good spirits and hope to receive the approval to move him home. He is
receiving calls at 760 522 8846. Hopefully by the time you read this he is home. Dick said to say hi to his friends.
I know that we have several military veterans in our club, and am proud to pass this along: “Free Buffet for Military
at Harrah’s Casino. All active and former military receive two FREE buffets! Harrah’s Resort would like to thank
those of you in the armed forces for your service. Please visit the Total Rewards center, provide us with your email
address and bring your active Military ID or DD214 to receive two complementary buffets for joining this program.
Plus you’ll start receiving monthly bonus offers in your inbox. It’s our small way of saluting those who have given so
much. Look for more rewards for our troops coming soon! “
March is a busy month for the club. T.J. and Marilyn Hewlett are having a pre rally at East Shore RV Park in San
Dimas prior to the FMCA 1st Family Reunion at the Pomona Fairgrounds . This is a great way for members to get
together and go in together so they can camp together at a large event. Unfortunately Anne and I will be unable to
attend, but this should be a good time for all.
April, 2015 the membership is heading to Yuma AZ. Spoke to PJ (Peter Giammaria, and Marlyn Ryding our hosts)
our Rally Boss and he is finalizing plans for the Shangri-La Resort at Yuma Arizona. This will be our first time at this
location and I know that everyone is looking forward to it. There is so much to do in the Yuma area. April 16-19 is
just around the corner and we should have great weather.
May brings us to another popular location. Dave/Sandy Smith and Sandy/Lynn Mayer are our trail bosses for Pismo
Coast RV Park from the 7th to the 10th. The last I heard there were over 20 reservations.
There is still time for additional outings. The calendar is not full for this year or next. Please consider being
a trail boss. I am sure that you have some great RV locations in mind that you would like to share.
Anne and I look forward to seeing you down the road,
Leon Schwartz, President
The Dolphin Club...26 years and still going strong!
THE VICE-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Hello Fellow Dolphin Club Members
I can’t hardly believe that March is around the corner. Each year seems to fly by faster
than the last, and each day becomes more precious. In a couple weeks we will be
celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and I’m sure that I will be singing “Danny Boy” more
than once that day.
I decided to look up what I could find on the Internet concerning St. Patrick’s Day.
It occurs each year on March 17, a day of both cultural and religious celebration.
Allegedly the day commemorates the day that St. Patrick arrived in Ireland. If you will recall, last year I
told you a few facts concerning how Patrick came to arrive in Ireland. He came from a religious background
and according to legend, the three-leaf shamrock served to explain the Holy Trinity. While we don’t all
wear shamrocks on March 17, we generally feel it necessary to wear green. The wearing of a shamrock was
proof of support for the nationalist movement. Thus, if you weren’t wearing green, you set yourself up for
punishment-today it is little more than a pinch.
Why is it common to drink on St. Patrick’s Day? Apparently the British government passed a law requiring
all pubs and bars to be closed on that day. Likely out of protest, everyone drank to excess. In 1970 the
government wisely repealed the ordinance, but the drinking has continued. So, how ‘bout a pint of ale to
celebrate the day?
See you somewhere on the road.
Your VP
Steve Justice
DOLPHIN CLUB MEMBER INJURED
One of our Dolphin Club Members, Richard Callister was injured in
December while pruning trees in his back yard. A large tree limb fell on
him crushing his pelvis. He has been in the hospital at San Marcos, CA
for treatment and rehabilitation and still has a long ways to go. He
hopes to be home the end of March. Dolphin club members may get
updates of his condition at caringbridge.org .
Dolphins Club Web Site - http://www.dolphinclub.com
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MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERS
STEVE & SUSAN McABEE
279 CHEYENNE DRIVE
PASO ROBLES, CA 93446-970
PHONE - 805-391-0034
2005 DOLPHIN
ROSTER CORRECTIONS
NONE
OFFICERS & BOARD
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
National Dir.
DROPPED MEMBERS
NONE
Alt. Director
REINSTATED MEMBERS
NONE
No. California
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP COACHES
AS OF 3/5/2015 - 104
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
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
Membership
Dolphin Club Splash Editors Dave & Sandy
Smith enjoying an evening at Disneyland.
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].
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2015 DOLPHIN CLUB MEMBERSHIP
1 Dennis Bloom
2 Joanne Barnard
3 Dave & Edda Barr
4 Richard & Kay Bissonnette
5 Lawrence & Barbara Blaylock
6 Francis & Betty Bolthouse
7 Robert & Thais Bos
8 Louie Burke
9 Syd & Anna Byford
10 Richard & Cynthia Callister
11 Linda Calvert
12 Elvin & Sue Campbell
13 Don & Elizabeth Carroll
14 Nash & Joyce Carter
15 Michael & Patricia Cohen
16 Robert & Nancy Coolbaugh
17 Willard & Mary Jo Couch
18 Gary & Christie Cozart
19 Glen & Falba Davis Jr.
20 Bernard & Janet Duker
21` Roger & Beverly Dunlap
22 Dennis & Jacki Dunn
23 Charlie & Linda Engelbart
24 Vernon & Marlys Fix
25 Randy & Dian Foreman
26 Adrian & Brian Forsmaier
27 Bob & Nubby Frauenzimmer
28 David & Susan Gaudio
29 John & Norma Gebhardt
30 PJ & Marilyn Giammaria
31 Raymond Gott
32 Gary Green
33 Lee & Joan Haeberlein
34 Gary & Betsy Hall
35 Joanne Harnit
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Jay & Terry Hathaway
Robert & Ofelia Haynes
William & Nancy Hawkins
Clifford & Barbara Heathcoat
Ed & Judy Hessemer
TJ & Marilyn Hewlett
Harry Hoffman
Patrick & Mary Jane Hubbard
Denns & Janet James
William & Lola Johnson
Steve & Suzanne Justice
Martin & Nancy Kalfus
Ken & Jean Korhonen
Calvin Landreth
Hugh & Kathleen Laughlin
Joseph Lecce
George & Joyce Little
Robert & Dianne Lohner
Ray & Terry Loud
David & Susan Madden
Richard & Linda Mathis
Bill & Doris Matthews
Sandy & Lynn Mayer
Stephen & Susan McAbee
Roy & JoAnn McCain
Charles & Carole McGaughy
Loren & Kathy Mitchell
Jim & Linn Moore
Walter & Shirley Moredock
Ronald & Elizabeth Morgan
Don & Lorrie Mruk
Norman & Dorthy Myers
Joseph & Beverly Nasi Jr.
Newall & Cathie Norton
John & Barbara Oberstar
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Herman & Rosa Page
Stephen & Kathy Parry
Roger & Drennen Parsons
David & Barbara Patterson
Chuch & Elaine Pedigo
Tom & Wanda Penner
Glen & Kathy Peterson
Loren & Diana Pettis
David & Linda Pflaster
Joann Robello
Larry & Kathy Schoben
Joseph Schrettner Jr.
Leon & Anne Schwartz
Carlyle Sherman
John & Patricia Slaybaugh
David & Sandy Smith
Gary & Louise Smith
Jo Smith, Charlene Stephens
Del & Sandy Snavely
Darryl & Carole Sobelman
Paul & Nancy Speaker
Herman & Jo Stark
Phil & Judy Statham
Albert & Sandi Stiefel
Howard & Diane Stofer
Charles & Judith Stuart
Jim & Kay Thomas
Thomas & Dorry Valdez
Ronald & Marilyn Watkins
Mark & Frances Weil
Tom & Sue Wentz
George & Sherry Whipple
Howard & Sally White
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PISMO BEACH RALLY
May 7 thru 10, 2015
Pismo Coast Village RV
165 S Dolliver St.
Pismo Beach, Ca. 93449
(888) 782-3224
Thursday 8/7
Check-in
5:00 PM
After 2:00 PM
San Luis Obospo Street Fair – Meet at Trail Boss Site to carpool.
Friday
TBA
8:00 AM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
Golf meet at the Club House
Donuts & Coffee Rally Host Rig
Happy Hour wine provided
Dinner at Clubhouse - Splash Café Clam Chowder, Chili, Salad and
Bread Provided
Games in the Club House bring your favorite games
Potluck Breakfast – Bring you favorite dish to share.
Dinner on your own
Ice Cream Social in Clubhouse
Games, etc. Club House
Coffee, muffins, bagles, etc. Club House
Check Out – Have a safe drive
8/8
Saturday 8/9
Sunday 8/10
7:30 PM
9:00 AM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
8:00 AM
12 Noon
Get your reservations in early. There are only 35 spaces available.
Reservation/Cancellation Deadline: April 10, 2015
Trail Bosses: Lynn & Sandy Mayer [email protected]
(760) 715-0756
Sandy & Dave Smith [email protected] (562) 884-3839
Three night minimum, Thursday, Friday, Saturday $190.00
Golf if interested mark below.
Additonal nights (Wed or Sun) $50.00/night
Make checks payable and mail to: Dave Smith, 10641 Foix Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650-7428 (562) 863-7325
Wed __ Thur X Fri X Sat X Sun
DOG (s $2.00/nite each)____
Golf # People _____
st
First Name __________________ & _____________ Last Name _________________ 1 time Dolphin Rally?___
Address ____________________________________ City _________________ St ___ Zip _________
House Phone __________________ Cell Phone _________________ E-Mail ___________________
FMCA# ________________ Exp. Date ________
Coach Length ________ft
Cost per Coach: $190.00 + additional nights $_____________ Total = $______________
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GOOD SAM RALLY - ARIZONA
AT THE GOOD SAM RALLY SPONSORED BY CAMPING WORLD HELD AT THE PHOENIX
INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY IN AVONDALE, ARIZONA THERE WERE OVER 2500
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN ATTENDANCE WITH SEVERAL DOLPHIN CLUB MEMBERS
PRESENT.
David & Sandy Smith, Adrian & Brian Forstmaier
A parade of Buffalo Soldiers and Veterans were honored at the Rally.
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olphin Marketplace
Do you have something to sell, give away, donate?
If so, put your ad here. Word of mouth is one of
the best ways to advertise and that may start right
here. Send your ad, with pictures, to the editor and
see your listing for 3-months,
FREE.
[email protected]
Dolphin Clothing Items:
Just a reminder that Embroidery in Motion, the
company that provides the clothing items with the
Dolphins logo, is still in business and has our logo
items available. We placed an order and received it
with no problems. So, if you want to order Dolphin
logo items, the order form is on the website.
Notice to Trail Bosses
NON CLUB MEMBERS CAN NOW
ADVERTISE A NATIONAL RV
MOTORHOME IN THE SPLASH.
COST IS $25.00 FOR 3 MONTHS.
Be sure to mail or email your Rally Flyers to
the Wagon Master:
Syd Byford
THIS WAS APPROVED BY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AT OCTOBER BOARD
MEETING.
9432 Sandusky Ave.
Arleta, CA 91331-5532
Email: [email protected]
Tech Tidbits
For Dolphin Club Members who have a motor home with the Weldex Back-up Camera and monitor Model
# WDRV-3067 there is a upgrade available in color. It is a Weldex model # WDRV-7063M-R - 7” Color
Tri View Monitor with Twist-Lock Connectors. It requires a Mounting bracket WDRV-7CRTLCD-R to
install new monitor in place of old monitor. Cost is $328.50 Monitor and 36.70 Bracket.
Replacement rear Motorized Camera is a Weldex model # WDRV-7063C Cost is $297.70.
Side Mounting Cameras are available at a Cost of 258.70 each.
This system is available from a company called RV Cams, Inc (877-378-2267) and were cheaper than
buying direct from Weldex. I will also check to see whats available at FMCA rally. Dave Smith—Editor
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Dolphin Club Calendar
Date
Location
Trail Bosses
Telephone
E-Mail
2015
March 23-24
Pre Rally to the FMCA
T.J. & Marilyn Hewlett
909-594-7663
[email protected]
PJ Giammaria, Marlyn
Ryding
760-200-1891
[email protected]
707-745-0129
[email protected]
East Shore RV Park
San Dimas, CA
March 26-29
FMCA 1st Family Reuniom
Pomona, CA
April 16-19
Shangri-LA RV Resort
Yuma, AZ
May 7-10
Tom & Dorry Valdez
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
October 12-16
Chula Vista RV
Gary & Christie Cozart
951-735-6361
[email protected]
Chula Vista, CA
Ed & Judi Hessemer
626-793-6506
[email protected]
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The Splash
Dave & Sandy Smith
10641 Foix Ave.
Norwalk, Ca. 90650
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