November 2015 Airstream Newsletter - WBCCI Idaho Unit

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Idaho
Unit
of
WBCCI
A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT
…and this month’s word is “seriously”! In case any of you were concerned about my pictures each month, and had
started wondering, “Is Michael taking this (WBCCI and the Idaho Unit) seriously enough?” Truth be told; I do prefer the
fun part of WBCCI, the new family/friends, rallies and caravans! My latest Airstream acquisition is the book Wanderlust, Airstream at 75 by Russ Banham (available at
store.airstream.com). A cross between a coffee table book and history/reference manual of Wally Byam and Airstream,
where it started, where it went and where it is today. I have learned before there were caravans and WBCCI, Wally
spent 21+ years building trailers and working seriously at staying in business. The more I read about Wally Byam and
his struggles to bring to the marketplace the product we enjoy today, my admiration for the man is growing greater than
my admiration for the produc5
Our next Unit Rally is not scheduled until April of next year, but that doesn’t mean things are slowing down. With the
cooler weather some members are moving south, the rest of us should have winterized our trailers by now, the Harvest
Dinner on November 14th, fall Board meeting, breakfast each month and more planning for next year’s rallies. Is anyone
up for a rally in McCall during Winter Carnival January 30/31, seriously? Rather than a wobbly rally, I think this could be
a slippery rally. Other things to think about for the new year; the Oregon unit has asked about either
having a joint rally with the Idaho unit, or maybe participating in the Pendleton RoundUp rally next year. We have been approached for the past several years about taking
over the Sun Valley Jazz Festival rally, and we are hearing there is interest in
developing more of a relationship with the Airstream Dealers in Spokane and Salt Lake. If any of these “opportunities” sound interesting to you, let me or one of the Executive
board know, we will probably let you run with it. And that’s not all!!!! We still need a
couple of volunteers for rallies next year; June and September are open. Check with
Marilyn Collins if you are willing, or have an idea for a rally. Seriously, we need some
rally coordinators to step forward.
This month we are recognizing our Treasurer/Budget Committee lead Earl Brace. Earl
has given over 10 years of faithful service as our Treasurer/Budget committee lead. Once again one of those roles within the Unit, that is not an elected position, but
critical to the on-going function of every Idaho Unit event. In addition to paying the
bills, Earl plays a critical role in getting all our memberships renewed each year. Hint,
hint ! If you haven’t sent in your renewal yet, it’s time to make that happen. Seriously,
I don’t think I’m taking this
just do it now while you are thinking about it, thanks!
See you down the road...Michael Archer
president thing too seriously,
do you?
Idaho Unit Officers
Page 2-Upcoming Events/Sunshine News
President - Michael Archer
Page 3-Member News
1st Vice President - Fonny Davidson
2nd Vice President - Peter Goedeking
Page 4-October Rally Re-Cap
Secretary - Kathleen Archer
Treasurer- - Earl Brace
Past President - Bill Lawrence
Trustees: Charlie Burke, Betty Burke, Ben
Campbell, Andy Falk
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Page 5-October Rally Photos
Page 6-October Rally Photos-continued
Page 7-Columbia River Gorge Caravan Re-Cap
Page 8-Caravan Photos
Page 9-Caravan Photos-continued
Page 10-Links/Ads "
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Idaho Unit Committee Leads
*Upcoming Events*
r Budget—Earl Brace
Monthly Unit Breakfast
Harvest Dinner
r Calling Coordinator—Peggy Campbell
8:30AM on the 2nd Saturday of
every month Golden Corral on
Emerald Street in Boise, Idaho
-Peggy Campbell (208) 853-6243
(except in November due to
Harvest Dinner)
Nov. 14-Angell’s, Boise, IDHosts: Michael & Kathleen
Archer (208) 384-5064
r Caravan—Darrell Ostyn
r Directory—Ann Lindley
r Hospitality/Sunshine—Ann Lindley
r Legislative—Charlie Burke
r Newsletter—Cara Goedeking
r Rally Coordinator—Marilyn Collins
r Membership—Mim Davidson
r Web Site—Peter Goedeking
r Historical—Betty Burke
r Constitution and Bylaws—Charlie Burke
r Safety—Fonny Davidson
r Community Service—Judy Canada
IDAHO UNIT
November Birthdays
SUNSHINE
NEWS
December Birthdays
05--Debbie Rolls
08--Ron Rooth
09--Willy Gorrissen
12--Jerry Voigt & Carolyn Wardle
18--Debi Rankin
21--Vivian Schultz
22--Darrell Ostyn
28--Dorothy Harkins & Jay Rolls
29--Sawyer Heuvel
30--Rebecca Jauquet
01--Molly O’Reilly
02--Linda Settle
04--Susie Borowicz
05--Elaine Keogh
06--Linda Seitz
10--David Jauquet
19--Carolyn Gedris
21--Phyllis Voigt
26--Bonnie Ruskauff
30--Thomas Graham
November Anniversaries
December Anniversaries
07, 1992--Phil & Jan Nelson
18, 1967--Todd & Wendy Taylor
19, 1994--John & Bonnie Ruskauff
23, 2001--Michael & Kathleen Archer
29, ????--Jim Rigg & Michelle Reesman
03, 1994--Calvin & Kelly Huit
12, 1964--Dennis & Bonnie Peer
23, 1967--Ray & Sherry Hoem
29, 1973--Bob & Darlene Caldwell
30, 2007--Mike Monnie & Linda Smiley
1977--David & Linda Lettau
Congratulations Ruskauffs for 20
Years!!
Congratulations Huits for 20 Years!!
Congratulations Peers for 50 Years!!
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SAVE THE
DATE!!
August 19-21, 2017
Plan to attend the Solar
Eclipse Rally
(totality occurs mid-morning on
Monday, April 21st)
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New Member Introductions
from Steve & Joan Brinton, Salt Lake City, UT:
Thank you for the welcome. We spent a few days with Jay & Debbie Rolls who live in Brigham
City, Utah at an Idaho rally for some Utah Airstreamers at the Mountain Valley RV Park in
Heber City, Utah. We had a great time!
After that small rally we decided to join and hopefully will be able to come to some of your
events. We live in SLC and travel several times a year primarily to Island Park, but Idaho has
so much to offer we need to venture out. We are headed to Sun Valley for the Jazz Festival in a few weeks but are staying in the lodge. We plan on stopping by to meet a few of the Airstreamers who will be attending. Should be
fun.
MEMBERSHIP NOTES
Nineteen new families joined the WBCCI Idaho Unit since January 2015! Several families
joined because Airstream Adventures NW paid for the first year when they bought their
Airstream. Some joined because they heard that WBCCI membership offers exploration,
friendship, and support. Two families recently transferred from at-large membership to our
unit, thanks in part to the September rally in Utah. Welcome to you all! New members are very important for Unit growth; renewing membership is critical for
Unit stability. At last count, 42 (of 79) families have renewed and are ready for 2016. Our dues
remain $80 ($65 for International and $15 for the Unit). Please take a moment to fill out this
year’s renewal form (found in October’s newsletter). It takes a bit longer than usual because
WBCCI HQ is asking you to verify your information. The 2016 Rally Schedule will be published soon. We will have a variety of rallies,
including a celebration of the Unit’s 55th birthday in May. We are also planning a short
caravan to Kalispell, MT in July. (A hint: when they are published, pencil the rally dates on
your calendar.) We look forward to seeing you - for breakfasts &/or rallies.
If you have questions about membership or are unable to renew, please let me know. Mim Davidson, Membership Chair #30657 208.336.8325 [email protected]
Do you have room in your Airstream for some
membership information? Contact Mim (email:
[email protected]) for a supply of Unit postcards
or business cards to use for invitations.
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October Rally Re-Cap
NOVEMBER 2015
by Betty Burke
One could not have ordered be0er weather for the Family, Fun, and Fishing rally held at Snake River RV Resort in Homedale. With dayAme temperatures in the low 80s and evenings pleasant out-­‐of-­‐doors acAviAes were unhampered. Ten rigs rolled in Friday as did a surprise guest, Carol OrAz who was on her way to Ketchum for the Sun Valley Music FesAval and rally.
Friday’s meal of kabobs was prepared on the resort’s massive grill. Aside of the fly invasion, the meal was enjoyed, desserts shared, while a0endees shared their latest adventures. At dusk the Falks set up their projector and computer to project the movie, The Long, Long Trailer. Many laughs were heard as viewers enjoyed the mis-­‐adventures of novice trailer travelers (Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball).
Saturday had a leisurely start, with a0endees took walks, slept in, took pictures, or went fishing. Then it was off to Ste. Chapelle Winery for a tour. We were amazed to learn that the winery bo0les nearly 200,000 cases annually. Following lunch it was Ame for more free Ame to visit, nap, or fish.
Mid aWernoon craWs were started. Stephanie Falk and daughters set out miniature pumpkins for painAng and materials to create acorn creatures. Several people spent an hour decoraAng pumpkins with designs of varied themes. As creaAons were drying games were started for all, but children took greatest interest. They competed to move Ski0les with a straw, build the tallest structure using marshmallows and spagheX, and digging gummy worms out of a plate full of whipped cream with only their mouths. It was messy but a lot of fun for the kids as well as those watching their efforts.
Saturday evening we went to the Tango Saloon for dinner. We sat around two incredible handmade tables visiAng and watching the BSU game on two TVs. Dinners were ordered and enjoyed. AWer returning to the resort the Falks again set up their audio-­‐visual equipment. The evening’s entertainment was vintage movies of Airstream caravans around the world, Capetown to Cairo, as well as a few more. Sunday started with a potluck breakfast and more visiAng. AWer clearing away breakfast many gathered around Charlie Burke for a maintenance seminar. Of parAcular interest was informaAon on how to maintain, service, and operate ZipDee awnings.
Unfortunately, all but the Voigts and Burkes had to return home. The visiAng conAnued over a shared Sunday dinner and breakfast at the Orchard House Monday.
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October Rally Photo Gallery
Evening along the Snake River
Betty and her bass
Fonny, Ellie & Audrey enjoying the beautiful fall evening
on the Snake River
The chefs in action. Kabobs were a huge hit!
Enjoying the Long, Long Trailer under the stars!
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October Rally Photo Gallery (Ste. Chapelle Tour)
Everyone enjoyed the tour of the lovely Ste. Chapelle Winery
And this is what happens when
Because the guide said “don’t stick your tongue on
this super cold vat”.
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you ask Charlie to
smile...seriously! ----->
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NOVEMBER 2015
Columbia River Gorge-Portland Caravan Re-Cap
by Maureen Ostyn
Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge, one of the most scenic areas of North America, is just 78 miles long and a mere 1 ½ hour drive on I-84.
Jerry & Linda Settle, familiar with the dramatic views from the Old Historic Highway and the quaint cities bordering it, planned a much
slower, leisurely pace. They organized the two- week long caravan for late September. Fourteen Units were on board---eight from
Idaho, five from California, and one from Virginia. This mixed group of personalities enhanced our adventures and provided new insights
and opportunities.
The following list highlights some of the outstanding activities planned for this caravan:
! Dining, always a favorite with the Wallies, at choice locations including Pendleton’s WildHorse
Casino, Hood River, Multnomah Falls, and Portland’s Francis Xavier Restaurant
! Traveling by rail, through the famous “ fruit loop” orchards and hills to the small community of Parkdale, nestled near the
foot of Mt. Hood
! Journeying on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers aboard a paddle wheel boat and the Downtown Lunch Cruise on the
Portland Spirit
! Driving the lower Old Historic Highway into The Dalles to visit the Discovery Center and Museum
! Sightseeing the upper Old Historic Highway from Portland with stops at Crown Point, the Vista House, and several,
spectacular waterfalls, including the 620 ft Multnomah Falls
Jerry and Linda included several YOYO ((You’re On Your Own) options so that members could explore their individual interests. A
couple of Californians took to trails by way of a tandem bike. Some seasoned walkers made new discoveries hiking with Earl. Others
visited nearby hydroelectric dams, the Sage Center, which is an agricultural museum, and WAAAM, an air & auto museum. One group
spent a whole day at the Fabric Depot which housed over “1 ½ acres of fabrics,” notions, quilting, and craft items. An Ikea store, located
within minutes of our Portland campsite, became a point of interest for several people; some returning a second time.
One YOYO Friday afternoon, some Californian members suggested dining at the Historic Columbia Gorge Hotel, promising to secure a
reservation. Within three hours, we were escorted into a spacious, private dining room overlooking the Columbia River. Spontaneity
(and a quick response) has its own reward! It was a delightful evening.
Each caravan has a distinct character and essence depending on the expectations, locale, and makeup of participants. This was
particularly noteworthy on this adventure. We were a diverse group ranging from newbies to experienced caravaners. We were
Idahoans, Californians, and Virginians with distinct personalities, several shared occupations, and various backgrounds. There was an
informal “flamingo club” and a seminar on the care & maintenance of Zip Dee awnings. One member volunteered as historian,
documenting all our activities with her photographic and technological skills.
Connections such as these, made through shared interests at gatherings and events, broadened into friendships. Often such friendships
can become enduring. A great example of this took place on this caravan. Richard and Jackie Mount drove more than an hour from
Washington to join the Settles, Tom Bain, and Ostyns on an enjoyable, day-long outing, riding the MAX Light Rail through Portland. We
met them for the first time at the 2013 Autumn with the Anasazi Caravan. They joined it as buddies; we met them in Portland as
friends--- one of the joys of being members of a caravan!
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Caravan Photos
Caravaners stopped at the Memaloose Overlook while touring the Historic
Columbia River Highway between Mosier, OR and The Dalles, OR.
A view of the Historic Columbia River Highway as viewed from the
Rowena Crest Overlook.
Inside the dome care of the Mt. Hood Railrood in Hood River, OR. Forefront
on the left is Don Weaver and on the right is Ben Campbell.
View of the Columbia River looking east from Crown Point.
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More Caravan Photos
Touring Vista House at Crown Point. Front row (L to R): Betty
Burke, Maureen Ostyn & Linda Settle. Middle row (L to R): Peggy
Campbell, Mine Schmidt, Lester Schmidt, Kathleen Archer, &
Charlie Burke. Back row (L to R): Deanna Bain, Elain White, Don
Weaver, Ben Campbell, Michael Archer, John White, and Darrell
Ostyn.
Cruising the Willamette River on the Portland Spirit looking down river to Portland.
Charlie & Betty leaving VooDoo Donuts in downtown
Portland, OR.
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On the Web (Helpful Links)
www.airstream.com
www.airstreamofspokane.com
www.anareservoirrvpark.com
www.wbcci.org
www.wbcci10.org
idahounit.wbcci.net
www.airstreamlife.com
www.tour.airstreamlife.com
www.airstreamtrailers.com
http://www.blueberetonline.com
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Wally Byam Caravan Club
International Region 10
Cara Goedeking, Editor
1409 Ponderay Rd.
Boise, ID 83705
Phone: 208-887-5388
E-mail: [email protected]
Idaho Airstream Dealership
NEW LOCATION!! 1705 Industrial Way, Caldwell, ID 83605
New Phone - (208) 454-5417
Airstream Adventures Northwest
provides courtesy parking
www.AirstreamNW.com
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Airstream of Spokane
1104 N Park Rd.
Spokane Valley, WA 99224
(509) 534-8599
www.AirstreamofSpokane.com
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