2015.02 Chatter.pub - Family Campers and RVers

“THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD”
INDIANA STATE ASSOCIATION, INC. OF FAMILY CAMPERS AND RVers, Founded as National Campers & Hikers Association
Mark and Sharon Shaneyfelt
President
February 2015
Volume 48 Number 1
Mike & Marilyn Rausch
Editors
On November 22, 2014, International FCRV Teen King
Fletcher Shaneyfelt, “Tab Lady” and Riley Hospital Collection Coordinator Patti Thieme and driver Angie Shaneyfelt
made a trip to the Ronald McDonald’s House. They delivered a total of 35 pounds of tabs for The Ronald McDonald
house, along with games, puzzles, sidewalk chalk, small
trucks, animals in tins, stuffed animals, purses, backpacks,
homemade totes (49 of them made by Wilma Johnson), and
other totes. There were also 4-wheelers, dolls, water bottles,
coloring books, board books, flash cards, erasers, blankets
and lotions. In the school supply areas we delivered pencils,
pens, glue, note books, school
scissors, crayons, pencil boxes,
rulers and pens with notebooks.
All of this was made possible
by the generosity of the members of Indiana’s Family Campers and RVers. They were very
appreciative for everything that
was given. Thank you and keep
up the good work!!
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From the
State Director
From the
State President
Cindy James
Mark and Sharon Shaneyfelt
Hello Indiana….
January is nearly over and here comes February. This means we are getting closer to opening
up our campers and stocking them with lots of
goodies and camping gear. Now we just need to
get thru February and March and HOPE they
will be “Weather Friendly” months for us all!
Please get out your calendars and compare
them to the State, Regional and National events
already scheduled this year. Hopefully we can
have a “good” Indiana Showing at these campouts! So mark the dates and remember to send
in the registrations as the hosting chapter/club
use these to know how many to plan on that will
be attending.
Folks, this Spring we will again be holding an
national election. Please follow the Camping
Today magazine for each of the candidates biographies and platform statements.
In closing, I wish to say this…if there are any
members out in Indiana Land that have never
camped or only attended one or two of the State,
Regional, or National FCRV events…PLEASE
PLEASE all I ask is that you try just ONE during this upcoming camping season, if nothing
else but to say “Thanks” to Family Campers &
RVers. If for not belonging to FCRV first,
there’d be NO local chapters/clubs as we know
them today.
Think Spring Folks!!
Hello from Florida!
Hope you all had a good Christmas and New
Year's. We had all the kids home the Saturday before
Christmas and then headed for Florida the Monday
after.
It was 70 + degrees today. It is time to start thinking about camping in 2015. We still need a bid for
the summer campout. The Fall Invitational is still up
in the air regarding location and price.
We hope to see you all at the Spring Campout at
Jay County Fairgrounds the first weekend of May.
The Teens should show us a good time. See you all
there.
Until next time,
Mark and Sharon Shaneyfelt
P.S. Just watched a night time rocket launch go
up. AWESOME!
Cindy James
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REPORTS
Chaplain…………………...…….6
Chapter Reports………………….4
Collections Coordinator…………5
Conservation……………………..4
Retiree Report…………………...5
State President Report …………..2
State Director Report……….……2
Teen Director Report…………….5
Youth Report………………….…4
GENERAL INFORMATION
Advertising policy……..…...…..8
Calendar of Events..………..…....8
Contact Information……………..3
Subscription Form……....…...…..4
Sunshine Opportunities………….5
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HOOSIER CHATTER
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INDIANA STATE ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES AND PROGRAM CHAIRMEN
Mark and Sharon Shaneyfelt, 904 E. Arch St., Portland, IN 47371 (Mark: 260-251-7806, Sharon: 260-251-7815)
Patti Thieme, 4625 E 700 N, Decatur, IN 46733 (260-724-9262)
Richard and Christina Lucas, 59 Frostwood Ln, Greenwood, IN 46143 (317-887-4927 home, 317-372-4436 cell)
Bradley and Stacy Davis, 7345 S. 325 W, Jamestown, IN 46147 (317-902-6338, Stacy; 317-902-6337, Brad)
Paige Shaneyfelt, 1466 W 750 N, Decatur , IN 46733 (260-223-7798)
J ames Simmons, 915 Kings Mill Rd, Apt 212, Gr eenwood, IN 812-592-4070 (812-592-4070)
Doug and Patty Her old, 8533 N. Far mstead Ct., Columbus, IN 47201-8545 (812-374-7114)
A. Scott Semper, 10202 N 472 E, Demotte, IN 46310-8911 (219-345-3289)
B. Deena Felver,
Budget & Audit:
A. Angie Shaneyfelt, 1466 W 750 N, Decatur IN 46733-8816 (260-728-9848)
B. Mike Rausch, 2917 W. Rex Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46222-1941 (317-925-0150)
C.A.M.P.
Patti Thieme, 4625 E 700 N, Decatur , IN 46733 (260-724-9262)
Chaplain:
Melvin Coy, 447 Hollybrook Dr., New Whiteland, IN 46184-1311 (317-313-4250 cell)
Conservation/Wildlife:
Mike and Brenda Simmons, 26 W. Poplar St., North Vernon, IN 47265 (812-346-8334)
Nominating Committee: Mike and Marilyn Rausch, 2917 W. Rex Drive, Indianapolis IN 46222-1941 (317-925-0150)
Photographer /Historian: A. Scott Semper , 10202 N 472 E, Demotte, IN 46310-8911 (219-345-3289)
B. Marilyn Rausch, 2917 W. Rex Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46222-1941 (317-925-0150)
Scholarship:
Ed & Angie Shaneyfelt, 1466 W 750 N, Decatur IN 46733-8816 (260-728-9848)
Security:
Rainbow 108 Chapter : Attn: Bo and Dor is Gr ies, 20189 N County Road 600 E, Dale, IN 47523-9269
(812-937-0067)
Tabs:
A. Patti Thieme, 4625 E 700 N, Decatur, IN 46733 (260-724-9262)
B. Tom & Judith McKinley, P.O. Box 127, Rossville IN 46065-0127 (765-379-2743)
Teens:
A. Ed & Angie Shaneyfelt, 1466 W 750 N, Decatur IN 46733-8816 (260-728-9848)
B. Scott Semper, 10202 N 472 E, Demotte, IN 46310-8911 (219-345-3289)
Youth:
Brenda Simmons, 26 W. Poplar St., North Vernon, IN 47265 (812-346-8334)
Chatter Editor
Mike and Marilyn Rausch, 2917 W. Rex Drive, Indianapolis IN 46222-1941 (317-925-0150)
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Northern Representative:
Southern Representative:
Past President:
Adult Games:
Indiana State Director:
Indiana State Retiree Director:
National/State DASAT Directors:
Indiana Membership Field Directors:
National Chaplain
INDIANA STATE/NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Cindy J ames, 3395 N. US Hwy 33, Decatur , IN 46733 (260-592-8722)
Patti Thieme, 4625 E 700 N, Decatur , IN 46733 (260-724-9262)
Michael & Marilyn Rausch, 2917 W. Rex Dr., Indianapolis IN 46222 (317-925-0150)
Dennis and Cindy J ames, 3395 N US Hwy 33, Decatur , IN 46733 (260-592-8722)
(cell 260-223-0863)
Dennis James, 3395 N. US Hwy 33, Decatur, IN 46733 (260-592-8722)
EMAIL ADDRESSES
Chatter Editors: Mike and Marilyn Rausch
[email protected]
State Director: Cindy James _ [email protected]
President: Mark and Sharon Shaneyfelt_________ [email protected]
Vice President: Patty Thieme
[email protected]
Treasurer: Rick and Christina Lucas
_ [email protected]
Secretary: Brad and Stacy [email protected]
Northern Rep: Paige Shaneyfelt [email protected]
Southern Reps: James [email protected]
Youth: Mike and Brenda Simmons
[email protected]
Retiree Director: Patti [email protected]
Teens: Ed & Angie Shaneyfelt [email protected]
FCRV web site_______________________________www.fcr v.or g
DASAT web site _____________________________www.fcr v.or g/DASAT
FCRV National Office _______________________ FCRVnat@ver izon.net
HOOSIER CHATTER Online_________________ www.fcr v.or g/IN/chatter .php
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Capitol City Campers
Chapter 5
Marion County
GM / Delphi Campers
Chapter 90
Howard County
The Capitol City Campers celebrated the Christmas holidays with a luncheon at the home of Mike
and Marilyn Rausch. Present were Alberta Broaddus, Harry Fry and his daughter, Doris, Sandy and
Ron Dishman, and Mike and Marilyn Rausch. Particularly missed was Pauline Rose, who remains in a
rehab facility following her hip fractures, and Jean
Brown who was home caring for her son after his
recent surgery.
We enjoyed a variety of food and wonderful conversation. Although we are not able to camp as a
group any more, we are thankful for the friendships
that continue to blossom through our monthly gettogethers!
The GM/Delphi Campers met at The Olive Garden Restaurant in Kokomo, Indiana, on December
13, 2014. There were 9 members present. Many
of our members have gone south or west at this
time, so the group was smaller than usual.
This will be our last meeting until May, 2015,
when we start the new camping season. We hope
that all had a safe and happy holiday this year. Stay
safe and stay warm.
Until we can share a campfire
Don and Judy Spence
Marilyn Rausch
Indiana State Association FCRV
Youth Director
Brenda Simmons
Hello Youth,
Hope you are enjoying your winter and staying
warm.
I am trying to come up with some neat ideas for
you to do. Remember in may we will do the
"Camping Is" posters. So be ready to be creative.
October is going to be very fun. I have some cool
ideas, so be ready for some FUN!
See you soon around a campfire. Be safe and have
fun.
Youth director,
Brenda Simmons
Indiana State Association FCRV
Conservation Chairman
Brenda Simmons
Remember to REDUCE, RECYCLE, and REUSE
to save our environment. If we all do a little we will
have a cleaner Earth. So let's do our part!
See you around a campfire soon.
Be safe and warm.
Brenda Simmons
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Indiana State Association FCRV
Ronald McDonald House
And Riley Hospital
Collec ons Coordinator
Patti Thieme
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
Remember to save your tabs, coupons, box tops,
Campbell Soup labels, and plas c lids over these non
-camping months. Also, please con nue to collect
any toys, school supplies, etc., for Riley. Bring them
all to our Spring Campout in Portland.
Patti Thieme
[Ed note: see page 1 of this issue for related article.]
Indiana State Association FCRV
Reree Director
Patti Thieme
This year at our Retiree Campout (before the Fall
Invitational at Jennings County), we are looking at
mixing up our schedule a little bit. We are considering having our pitch in on Tuesday, going to a chicken buffet on Wednesday, and not having the soup
supper. On Thursday, the men would still fix brunch
and we would still have the ice-cream meeting.
If you have any other suggestions, please let Patti
Thieme know.
Patti is the Retiree Director.
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Indiana State Association FCRV
Teen Directors
Ed and Angie Shaneyfelt
We hope everyone has their calendars marked for
the Spring Campout, May 1-2-3, 2015, at the Jay
County Fairgrounds in Portland, Indiana. Since
you've got your calendar marked, please look for the
registration in this Chatter.
The last few years, when I register for a campout, I
have found it is easier to send the full amount
($50.00 weekend). It makes it easier when you arrive
(for registration) and it frees up your money for the
weekend of the campout (so you have extra to put in
your gas tank!!!)
The teens are still gathering information for this
campout. It will be interesting to see what they come
up with for their "Life's A Beach" campout. I bet you
will just be on the edge of your seat to see what the
teens come up with. Just check out next months
CHATTER. (On that note, Teens please email me
your thoughts/suggestions for the upcoming campout.)
High School Seniors/College Students, watch for
the Scholarship form in next month’s CHATTER. Also, any teen that is interest in running for the
Teen Queen or Teen King position to represent Indiana in Oklahoma in 2016, watch for the application
in next month's CHATTER.
(By the sounds of this article, next month's CHATTER is going to be a wealth of information!)
Thanks,
Ed & Angie Shaneyfelt
As time and circumstances happen, we sometimes loose touch of those with whom we’ve shared camping experiences and who are no longer able to celebrate the outdoors with us. If you know of anyone who could use
a little sunshine in their lives, send the editor their name and address so that we have the opportunity to send a
card or give a call to brighten their day! Some of you will remember these former and current members ~
Bill Silvis (8810 Colby Blvd., Apt 22A, Indianapolis, IN 46268 (317-402-2885)
Wish Bill a happy 90th birthday on February 7, 2015!!)
Joanie Silvis (Spr ing Mill Meadows, 2140 W. 86th St, Room 236, Indianapolis, IN 46260)
Pauline Rose (Castleton Health Car e Center , 7630 E. 86th St., Room 228, Indianapolis, IN 46256)
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Chaplain’s Commentary
“After New Year Resolutions Are Gone”
SOME THINGS YOU KEEP
By Ed Griffin, Guest contributor
Some things you keep. Like good teeth. Warm
coats. Bald husbands & chubby wives. They're good
for you, reliable and practical and so sublime that to
throw them away would make the garbage man a
thief. So you hang on to the older gifts, because
something old is sometimes better than something
new, and what you know is often better than a
stranger.
Here are my thoughts, they make me sound old, old
and tame and dull at a time when everybody else is
frisky and racy and flashing all that's new and improved in their lives. New spouses, new careers, new
thighs, new lips. The world is dizzy with trade-ins. I
could keep track, but I don't think I want to.
I grew up in the fifties with practical parents - a
mother, God bless her, who washed aluminum foil
after she cooked in it, then reused it-and still does. A
father who was happier getting old shoes fixed than
buying new ones.
They weren't poor, my parents, they were just satisfied. Their marriage was good, their dreams focused.
Their best friends lived barely a wave away. I can see
them now, fifties couples in Bermuda shorts and
Banlon sweaters, lawnmower in one hand, tools in
the other.
The tools were for fixing things - a curtain rod, the
kitchen radio, screen door, the oven door, the hem in
a dress.
Things you keep. It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy. All that re-fixing, reheating,
renewing, I wanted just once to be wasteful. Waste
meant affluence.
Throwing things away meant there'd always be
more. But then my father died, and on that clear au-
tumn night, in the chill of the hospital room, I was
struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there
isn't any 'more.' Sometimes what you care about most
gets all used up and goes away, never to return.
So while you have it, it's best to love it and care for
it and fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick.
That's true for marriage and friends and old cars and
children with bad report cards and dogs with bad hips
and aging parents. You keep them because they're
worth it, because you're worth it.
Sometimes the best gifts are the old ones that you
have already received. Receive the old gifts again, by
looking around and appreciating your life, the people
and the things in it...for they are the true gifts of life.
[From The Cybersalt Digest, a ministry of Pastor
Tim and Cybersalt Communications. Pastor Tim pastors at Westside Bible Church, Victoria, BC www.westsidefamily.org]
Giving up or throwing out stuff or something for
the New Year is not as important as holding on to the
things of the past that add value to your life. Things
like: hard work; love of Country; love of God; handshake honesty; purity in thoughts and deeds; faithfulness; opportunity equality for all; sacrifice for others
and Country; respect for others, for the environment,
for personal property, justice for self and others, and
forgiveness for self and others. Feel free to add others
as this is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
So, be kind to yourself for Resolution Failure and enjoy the balance of the year.
See you down the road!
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May 1-3, 2015
Jay County Fairgrounds
Portland, Indiana
Name_____________________________________________Chapter_________________
Address____________________________________________________________________
City______________________________________________State________Zip_________
Unit Type___________ Length_____ Slides________ Handicap______
#Adults_______ #Teens_______ #Youth______ First State Campout?______
Activity Fee (Due with registration): $10.00/family
$50 Weekend
Send registration to Angie Shaneyfelt
1466 W 750 N
Decatur, IN 46733
Phone # 260-728-9848
[email protected]
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Advertising Policy
International Events
Retiree Rally 2015
North Florida Fairgrounds
Tallahassee, Florida
March 24-29, 2015
Retiree Rally 2016
Houma, Louisiana
More information to follow
Campvention 2015
Cam-Plex Multi-Events Center
Gillette, Wyoming
July 6-10, 2015
Campvention 2016
Oklahoma Expo Center
Shawnee, Oklahoma
July 18-22, 2016
Indiana State Events
2015 Spring Campout
“Life is a Beach”
Hosted by the Indiana Teens
May 1-3, 2015
Jay County Fairgrounds
Portland, Indiana
Retiree Rally
Jennings County Fairgrounds
September 28-October 1, 2015
Fall Invitational
Hosted by your Trustees
Jennings County Fairgrounds
October 2-4, 2015
Great Lakes Regional Event
2015 Regional Campout
Diamond Lake, Kentucky
July 30-August 2, 2015
Don’t forget to preregister for the campouts!
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