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Officers 2
State Director Message
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Editor Comments 3
Minutes, 09/14 Unapproved
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Sunshine 5
Campvention Info
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DE FCRV Camping Schedule
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Yoder’s CO Info
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Fun Photos
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Homestead CO Info
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MD/DC CO Info
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NER Registration
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Yoder’s Spring CO Registration 10
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Spring2015
Delaware FCRV
Officers
The Scoop
State Director
Nancy Burbage
302.945.2419
24093 Cari Drive, Millsboro, DE 19966-9592
Assistant State Directors
Eric & Sheila Griffith
302-227-1905
100 Landing Rd., Rehoboth, DE 19971 302-430-3007
State Secretary
Janet Stutzman
302.322.1191
72 Commonwealth Blvd, New Castle, DE 19720
State Treasurer
Diana G. Smith
274 Ruritan Ln., Viola, DE
19979-1253
302.284.3448
Field Directors
Sussex County
Bob & Gloria Miller
108 Atlantic St., Milton, DE 19968
302.684.8426
Bill & Betty Foxwell
652 Hammond Dr., Milford DE 19963
302.422.4984
Kent County, DE
Diana Smith
302.284.3448
274 Ruritan Lane, Viola, DE 19979-1253
is published twice yearly, March and August by the
Delaware Family Campers and RVers, FCRV.
It is available to all members of the National FCRV,
the members of Delaware Chapters of the FCRV,
and any other interested persons by accessing it from
the FCRV web site.
http://www.fcrv.org/news/newsletters/northeast-newsletters/
fcrv-scoop/
The Scoop is copied and printed in black and white and mailed
via USPS to those paid members unable to receive via computer. Receipt by computer is in color.
It is edited by:
Glenn Michael,
23169 Old Fairlee Rd.
Chestertown, MD 21620.
Photos by Glenn Michael unless otherwise credited.
Many thanks to Vickie Roop, FCRV, who does a wonderful and timely
job at getting these newsletters posted on the FCRV website.
The Scoop is in PDF form which you can open through Adobe Reader.
Most people have that on their computers already or can download a
version at the FCRV site if needed. You can read it completely on your
computer,or other media device, at any time or you can print out a single
page or multiple pages as you wish.
Submissions of articles and/or photos from all is encouraged for The
Scoop . Articles are easier to work with when submitted in MS Word.
Articles will be included pending space and appropriateness and are subject to editing. Photos should be submitted in either jpg or TIFF. Submissions should be made to Glenn Michael at: [email protected]
Ivan Smith, Jr.
302.653.7610
P.O. Box 307, Clayton, DE 19938-0307
New Castle County, DE
Dick & Peg Talbott
302.798-9112
101 W. Delaware Ave., Wilmington, DE 19809-1203
Charles & Janet Stutzman
302.322.1191
72 Commonwealth Blvd., New Castle, DE 19720-3418
Kent County, MD
Glenn Michael
410.778.0062
23169 Old Fairlee Rd., Chestertown, MD 21620
Conservation and Wildlife Director
Ron and Joan Reilly
PO Box 399, St Michaels MD
410.200.1080
21663
Delaware FCRV Scoop
23169 Old Fairlee Road Chestertown, MD 21620
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State Director’s Message - Nancy Burbage
A
nother camping season is about to get under way. As I write this
in Florida, it is cold here, but looking at weather for Delaware and
Maryland, it is better than home where it is really cold.
First, I would like to comment on Bobby Robinson. He has had
a valve replaced in his heart at 86 years old. He had been sick since
September when he was taken to Peninsula Hospital, and then to
Beebe for 8 days in December before we left for Florida. The doctor
said that the sunshine would be good. Little did we know that the
pneumonia that he had experienced was caused by the heart valve.
(Guess the doctor did not know it either.)
I have appointed Eric and Sheila Griffith as Assistant State Directors. I know that they will bring new ideas to the State Association.
Please give them your support. I look forward to working with them.
They have a positive attitude for camping and the FCRV.
I look forward to a very successful spring campout. Remember this was set as you voted at the meeting.
Friday night will be a covered dish.
Saturday night will be a covered dish with the State furnishing the meat. I will be working on that as the campout gets closer.
Time to get those campers out of storage and ready for spring.
Happy Traveling,
Nancy
Notes from Editor - Glenn Michael
Ah!! It’s March and time for our spring newsletter. It has not been a kind winter. The
temperatures and precipitation though winter like, have not been our customary. Even the
folks in Florida haven’t had it all that great, though they haven’t endured the single digits.
As you can read, and most likely have heard, there have been some health issues with the
snow bird group. Gloria had issues last year while in the south and this year it is Bobby and
Bill. As of this writing, all seem to be on the mend. That’s good news.
So, with all this weather and ills behind us it is now time to get your rigs de-winterized
and back on the road. The low gas isn’t going to hold. We knew that. Hopefully though the
fuel might stay a bit less than last year.
The Campout Schedule is in this issue, but is not completely detailed. I have pulled out
the camping schedule and listed it separately. There will be changes coming. Stay tuned.
Northeast Regional CO reservation form is included.
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State Minutes
The Real Scoop
The following minutes are from the FCRV SpringCampout meeting held Saturday, May 9, 2014 These will be up for approval at the
Fall 2014 Campout.
They are presented here as submitted and no corrections of any kind are made until approval. Ed
DE FCRV FALL CAMPOUT
13 September 2014, Yoder’s Campground
State Director, Nancy Burbage called the meeting to order at 0930.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Salute to the Flag and a brief prayer by Bob Miller were offered.
Present were
: Nancy Burbage, Bobby Robinson, Ron & Joan Reilly, Glenn Michael, Bob & Gloria Miller,
Bill & Betty Foxwell, Ivan & Della Smith, Diana Smith & Millie Osmundson, Caddie & Chubby Joseph, and Eric & Sheila Griffiths.
Arriving at 0945 were Janet & Chuck Stutzman who came for a few hours.
The minutes of 13 May 2014 had been published in The Scoop and were accepted and approved.
Treasurer’s Report
. Gloria Miller announced cash on hand was $54.60; M&T Bank checking account holds $3,566.78. The report was accepted subject to
audit.
New Members
: Eric and Sheila Griffiths of Rehoboth were introduced and welcomed. They camped in the Spring for one day.
Nancy acknowledged Gloria Miller’s dedicated service as Treasurer for DE FCRV and gave her
a beautiful pot of flowers as a Thank You. Diana Smith has accepted the position as Treasurer.
Gloria will assist Diana in the transition. M&T Bank will continue to be our checking.
OLD BUSINESS:
Nine units camped this weekend (17 people).
Friday night’s Pot Luck was very much enjoyed by all.
Saturday morning everyone enjoyed home made donuts made by Glenn Michael.
The Sandpipers will prepare hotdogs and sauerkraut at lunchtime for a free will donation.
2014 Remaining scheduled campouts:
26-27 Sept Tall Pines, Saxis, VA
10-12 Oct NER at Herkimer, NY
12 December, State Christmas Dinner, Rudy’s, Harrington, DE
Della Smith reported Get Well cards were sent to Bill Foxwell, Chuck Stutzman, & Diana Smith.
NEW BUSINESS:
DE FCRV currently has 18 members including the Griffiths.
2015 Camping Schedule.
8-10 May Spring Campout, Yoder’s. Fri. night Pot Luck Supper. Saturday the State will provide the meat.
18-20 Sep, Fall Campout, Yoder’s.
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2015 Camping Schedule.
8-10 May Spring Campout, Yoder’s. Fri. night Pot Luck Supper. Saturday the State will provide the meat.
18-20 Sep, Fall Campout, Yoder’s.
These campgrounds will be investigated as possible suggestions.
Brumbley’s Campground (Rt 1 & Rt 5- Millers will check it out)
June Homestead Campground. (Eric Griffith will check it out)
Holiday Park, Goldsboro
July Campvention, Gillette, WY
25-27 Sept Tall Pines, Saxis, VA
Oct Hidden Acres, Coatesville, PA (3rd weekend preferred, 1st weekend our 2nd choice)
Not presently known, date/place of NER. It’s the choice of the hosting state - Aug or Oct.
13 Dec - State Christmas Dinner
Meeting adjourned at 1200.
Respectfully submitted,
Caddie Ann Joseph, Acting Secretary
SUNSHINE
- Bobby had a heart operation to replace a heart valve. As of this writing he is still recuperating at a therapy facility where he can get the therapy needed for a complete recovery. He is
scheduled to get back to the FL residence probably by the time you receive this newsletter.
- We just learned that Bill Foxwell has had some heart issues while in FL. He has had a
pacemaker successfully installed and should be back in the RVing business within a few
days.
ANNUAL CAMPVENTION 2015
55th Annual FAMILY CAMPERS & RVERS Campvention
Hosted by Region 1
July 6-10, 2015 - Gillette, Wyoming
CAM-PLEX MULTI EVENT FACILITIES 1635 Reata Drive - Gilllette, WY 82718
6 Nights of Camping Sunday thru Friday 5 Days of Activities
Wagons West
DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION JUNE 1, 2015
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Bird Days July 1-5 & Extended Stay Days July 11-12. Fees $25 per night. Pay for Early Days & Extended Stays at reg
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A LINK
TO THE INFORMATION FROM THE WEBSITE ABOUT THE CAMPVENTION
Gates open at Noon on Wednesday, July 1st - Gates open all other days at 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. After 8 PM go
AND A LINK TO THE REGISTRATION FORM.
It is a beautiful site and there is a whole lot of country to see on the way out and back.
You can also go to the www.fcrv.org site and get to the links
Last Name ______________________ First Name ______________ Spouse/Guest First Name ___
Address _______________________________ City ____________________ St/Prv _____ Zip/P.C
http://www.fcrv.org/come-camp-with-us/campvention/campvention-2015-2/
Phone ___________________
E-mail _____________________________ Is this your first Campv
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Print name of State orhttp://www.fcrv.org/campvent/2015/regform15.pdf
Province you want to be parked with, if different than home address:
_____
Check box to be parked in VIP area □
# of Adults ___ Teens ___ Youth 9-12 ___ Youth 5-8 ___ Youth 0-4 ___ Total # of people
2015 Camping Schedule
This list of campouts is not inclusive, nor complete. There could be many changes. It is provided here as extracted from the minutes of September 2014 with some alterations.
We usually list the MD/DC State Campouts with our listings, but they weren’t included in the minutes, thus were not on the list. I have added
them to the list here as an option. With all states getting so small in number, we can at least share the camping information and perhaps some
will be able to swell the numbers of our neighbors. Reciprocal by all would be nice too.
Please contact the person(s) listed on each event to be sure it is happening and to get further details. Additional details will be provided in
the future as known and emailed. Check in with each other.
May 8-10 - Spring Campout, Yoder’s
Fri. night Pot Luck Supper. Saturday the State will provide the meat.
Reservation form for this campout is in this newsletter.
Date not specified - Brumbley’s Campground, (Rt 1 & Rt 5- Millers will check it out)
Optional - May 15-17 - MD/DC State Campout, Walkersville, MD
June 12-14 - Homestead Campground, Rehoboth, DE. See ad on page 8.
June ?? - Holiday Park, Greensboro, MD
July Campvention, July 6 - 10, Gillette, WY See information and Registration links on page 8
August 14 - 17 - Northeast Regional/PennCamp, Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville, PA There is a registration
form for this event in this newsletter,
September 18-20 - Fall Campout, Yoder’s
September 25-27 Tall Pines, Saxis, VA
Optional - October 16-18 - MD/DC Campout, Charles Co. Fairgrounds, LaPlata, MD
Oct. ?? - Hidden Acres, Coatesville, PA - (3rd weekend preferred, 1st weekend our 2nd choice)
Dec. 13 Location TBD - State Christmas Dinner, Location ???
Remember - All FCRV members are welcome to any campout on the list.
It is a good idea to contact people on the list to be sure of the latest information.
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May 8 - 10 & Sep. 18 - 20
DELAWARE FCRV
Camp Outs
COME! RELAX!-
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This FCRV stuff is more FUNNER’ than Snow!!!
Come On ............Spring!
Yes, it looks like we eat a lot.
Fact is -we do!
Actually, while we do place
a high premium on our
meals at the campouts, we
do more than eat. I just happened to have these photos
handy.
Sometimes the meals are
covered dish, but sometimes we head out to a local
eatery.
Sometimes we play. Sometimes we work. Sometimes
we sit. There are always SIT TIMES!
shovel some of the
many snow falls
we have had this
winter.
We
remember
Madison as a
small baby and
now she looks like
she can handle
that shovel.
Now, wouldn’t it be wonderful to have the enthusiasm of Madison Mitchell.
Her father sent this photo
showing her ready and willing to get out there and
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NEW!
NEW!!
NEW!!!!
NEW!!!
NEW!!!!!
Something NEW!-with NEW!Members Hosting
Eric & Sheila Griffith have volunteered to host and organize a new campout
June 12 - 14, 2015
Homestead Campground
“Your favorite family campground at the beach!”
Georgetown, Delaware
Call (302) 684-4278
A block of sites are arranged in FCRV/Griffith name. Call and schedule your site with the campground.
Price listed on website is $60, but you need to check for latest cost. You can get the 10% Good Sam discount
with your card.
The office opens May 1, so with a June campout date you would want to call at the earliest possible time after
the office opens.
Here is a link to the webpage for the campground
http://www.i-realty.com/homestead/home-page.html
Here is a link directly to the reservation page of the website.
http://www.i-realty.com/homestead/reservations.html
Walkersville - May 15-17
LaPlata- Oct. 16-18
MD/DC FCRV
Camp Outs
SAVE THE DATES
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL/ PENN CAMP 2015
Hosted by Penna State Assoc. FCRV
August 14, 15, 16,17,2015
Early day August 13, 2015
Lycoming County Fairgrounds
1 East Park Street
Hughesville. Pa. 17737-0116
GPS Cords. N 41.2380683
W 76.7234362
THEME:
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
Wear your favorite team colors.
Registration Fee: $130.00 per camping unit, consisting of 2 adults and children under 21.
Add $50.00 for extra adult in same camper, except specials needs person in unit. Second
family in unit pays full registration fee. Registration at Gate will be $145.00
Early day Thursday Aug. 13th, 11:00 a.m. Early day rates are $25.00 per day to be paid at
gate with cash.
Registration due by June 30, 2015.
Electric and water available at sites. Bring extra hoses and long electric cord. Come in with
empty holding tanks.
No dump station available. Honey wagon will be available at an minimal cost.
Included in price is one breakfast and one lunch_________________________
ACTIVITIES: Raffle prizes, silent auction, games of washer toss, ladder golf, bean bag
baseball and bingo. Hospitalities and entertainment. Bike rodeo for children.
Attractions: Little League Baseball Championships in Williamsport, Pa. Canoeing and
kayaking on the Susquehanna River, Knobels Amusement Park. Lycoming Valley Mall. Olive
Garden, Red Lobster restaurants nearby.___________________________________
Send completed form and check to:
Grace Trimble
729 Lititz Road
Manheim, Pa 17545
Checks to be made out to: Penna State Association FCRV 2015
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Last name_______________________First: __________________Spouse/other__________
Address:___________________________City_______________State:_______Zip/Postal_______
Phone:____________ E-mail____________________
Number of Adults____ Youth-____ Teens____ Handicapped parking if needed Yes__ No__
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2015
YODER’S CAMPGROUND
Houston, Delaware
DELAWARE SPRING CAMPOUT
May 8 - 10, 2015
There is no building for use and activities will be dictated by weather.
Chapter sales will still happen as desired and there will be hot dog sales by
donation held by the Sandpipers on Saturday.
Dinner on Friday night is Pot Luck
Dinner on Saturday night is Covered Dish, State Furnishes Meat
This is a true take it easy weekend.
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Please print this form as your reservation and mail along with your check
by May 1, 2015 to:
Diana Smith, 274 Ruritan Ln, Viola Delaware 19979-1253
Even though you may have sent this kind of information other times, it is handy to have this form
for each campout you attend, particularly as Diana will not have this info at this time. Thanks
Last Name___________________________
First Name___________________________________
Street________________________City______________________State_______Zip_____________
Email____________________________________________Phone ___________________________
Additional Persons in your camper Adult Name(s)________________________________________
Youth Name(s)________________________________________
Site Fee (2 adults) with 30 amp @ $20.00 per night
…………...
$ _________
Site Fee (2 adults) with 50 amp @ $30.00 per night
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$ _________
Total Enclosed……………………………………..
Saturday evening dinner will be at a restaurant.
$ _________
REMEMBER; THIS IS AN ALCOHOL FREE PARK
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