Sept 21-25, 2016,Tours will be 19th and 20th

Transcription

Published Bi Monthly for SPECIAL MILITARY ACTIVE RECREATIONAL TRAVELERS
MARCH 2016
Sept 21-25, 2016,Tours
will be 19th and 20th
Sign up NOW at
http://www.smartrving.org/
NatMus.html
In the green east-central Iowa River
Valley along Interstate-80 (100 miles east of Des Moines), the seven Amana Colonies have
clung to their roots with German steadfastness since 1855. Almost half the residents are descendants of the original German colonists; inns, restaurants and shops draw heavily on traSMART is a not-for-profit 501(c)19 Veterans Organization
1
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-2016
PRESIDENT
Jon Katin (Nancy)
(541) 220-9476 [email protected]
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Jerry Sweeney (Sandy)
Chairman Budget & Finance & BL & SR
(605) 645-9682 or (830) 480-8070
[email protected]
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
John Steinbauer (Kathy)
Chairman Membership & Publicity
(210)386-9018 [email protected]
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Craig Christen (Terilu)
Chairman Past President Advisory
APPOINTED POSITIONS
Advertising & Publicity
Julio Nieves
(504)458-5935
[email protected]
National Chaplain
Larry Shields
(352)408-0260
Nat’l Travel Coordinator
John Farrell
(479) 855-4778
[email protected]
Nat’l Webmaster
Jack Fritz
(813) 960-3282
[email protected]
[email protected]
Nat’l Elections
Larry Sockwell
(337)692-8044
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
Melissa Wade
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Phyllis Enfinger [email protected]
[email protected]
NE REGION DIRECTOR
Gene Bennett (Sharon)
(501)626-4237
[email protected]
Assist: May Jones [email protected]
TOTAL MEMBERS TO
DATE: 1149
SMART Family Assistance
Christian Eck
(850)501-0291
NC REGION DIRECTOR
ED PATE (Kathy)
NMW REGION DIRECTOR
Bob Knight (Kay)
Assist: Sherwin Stielow (Dorothy)
Assistant: Brad Elkins (Alice)
(620)-340-3495 [email protected]
NW REGION DIRECTOR
Patrick Hill (Carol)
(425) 453-7459 or (425) 442-1726
[email protected]
SC REGION DIRECTOR
Denny Olvany (Ann)
Assistant: Jim Pence (Gerry)
Charlie LeBlanc (Dianne)
Nat’l Historian
Doug Blaha
(804)815-8991
[email protected]
Nat’l Military Parks
Paul Proctor
(817)239-0171
[email protected]
Nat’l Muster 2016
Bob Knight NMWRD
(620)899-9992
[email protected]
Nat’l Photographer
SMW REGION DIRECTOR
Roger Meyer (Kaye)
Chris Lopez
(210)679-7860
[email protected]
SW REGION DIRECTOR
Roy Allen
Nat’l Recruiter/Retention
Sherwin Stielow
SE REGION DIRECTOR
Larry Shields (Bonnie)
Assistant: Jackie Weis (David)
ATLG REGION DIRECTOR
Sandy Sweeney (Jerry)
(785)942-3275
[email protected]
Nat’l Safety & First Aid
Roger Bruce
(210)663-2197
[email protected]
Nat’l Spouse Advisory
Bonnie Shields
(352)406-8239
[email protected]
Disclaimer
Information provided to
SMART Members from
another SMART Member
as a service, at no charge,
should not be considered
legal advice. The Special
Military Active Recreational Travelers (SMART) is not
responsible for the accuracy of such information.
Articles submitted may be
edited for clarity, brevity
and content.
2
New SMART Website Update
John Steinbauer, National 2nd Vice President
As you know, the new SMART Website was released on 1 Feb with a link from
the current website. The current SMART website will remain active until 1 Apr
then it will be retired. However, it is important to know the new website will
continue to use www.smartrving.org rather than the temporary one
www.smartrving2.org. The new website is fully operational and we hope you have had the opportunity to access it. We are glad to report all Regional websites are active and 75% of the
chapters now have the new website. You are able to enter your SMART member number and
a password to enter the “Member” area. From there, you can access your profile and review
your member info and update it, if necessary. Much time and effort have been expended by
Webmaster Jack Fritz and his team Jeff Stephens, Paul Rider, and Donald Hollis along with
the Hq staff Phyllis and Melissa and they all deserve our thanks. The new website has resulted in a state of the art website with many dynamic features which continue to evolve. If you
have any questions or recommendations, please contact your chapter website delegate or the
SMART webmaster Jack Fritz at [email protected]
Welcome and Congratulations to the following New Members and Their Sponsors
(For Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb))
SMART #
14172
14173
14177
14178
14179
14180
14181
14182
14183
14184
14185
14187
14190
14191
14194
14195
14196
14197
14198
14199
14200
14201
(NEW MEMBER NAME)
Billy Mitchell (Rosita)
Lavern Blount (Gale)
Charles Larsen (Lynn)
Lynn Larsen (Charles)
Stephen Quesnel (Ann)
Robert Zeller
Michael Howell (Jo Ann)
Roy Melton
Robert John McKean (Sandra)
Jeannette Thompson (Timothy)
Tom Lonze (Marilee)
Marille Lonze (Tom)
Herbert Morgan (Jennifer)
Jennifer Morgan (Herbert)
Louis Boros (Holly)
Holly Boros (Louis)
Rick Letterman (Judy)
Judy Letterman (Rick)
Dean Proctor
Laura Copsey (Paul)
Gary Wilde (Randa)
Randa Wilde (Gary)
(CITY, STATE)
Abbeville, SC
Crestview, FL
Rapid River, MI
Rapid River, MI
Evans, GA
Pensacola, FL
South Portland, ME
Jacksonville, NC
Port Charlotte, FL
Green Cove Springs, FL
Prescott Valley, AZ
Prescott Valley, AZ
Panama City, FL
Panama City, FL
Brevard, NC
Brevard, NC
Salinas, CA
Salinas, CA
San Antonio, TX
Elk Grove, CA
Mukwonago, WI
Mukwonago, WI
(RECRUITER)
K Johnston
G Blount
J Horton
B Roberge
J Rixmann
J Stephens
T Thompson
K Roberge
K Roberge
J Collier
P Copsey
J Katin
J Katin
3
SMART #
14202
14203
14204
14207
14208
14209
14210
14211
14213
14214
14215
14224
14227
14228
14229
14230
14231
14233
14235
14236
14238
14239
14240
14241
14242
14243
14244
14245
14246
14247
14248
14249
14250
14251
14252
14253
14254
14255
14256
14257
14258
14259
14260
14261
14262
(NEW MEMBER NAME)
Frank Valenza (Peggy)
Carol Deisering (Leon)
Connie Hunter
Dennis Groebe (Carol)
Walter Padgett (Kathy)
Kathy Padgett (Walter)
Nancy Hudak (Stephen)
Lee Naugle (Barbara)
Gerry Caron (Kathleen)
David Weber (Louise)
James Miller
Thomas Suggs (Janice)
Ronald Langfitt
Edward Woodward (Joy)
William Schoonover
Ron Preuit (Marilyn)
Marilyn Preuit (Ron)
Jerry Martin
Jackie Corbett (Tom)
Tom Corbett (Jackie)
Dennis Bowen (Yvonne)
Yvonne Bowen (Dennis)
Gene Jones (Lee)
Edward Crosby (Marie)
David Moser (Reba)
Reba Moser (David)
Douglas Letsinger (Kathy)
Kathy Letsinger (Doug)
Larry Kelly
Tony Adams (Linda)
Linda Adams (Tony)
Shawn Waller (Tami)
Tami Waller (Shawn)
Cothran Duncan
Scott Siler (Lois)
Gary Underwood (Mary)
Mary Underwood (Gary)
Barry Wynott (Donna)
Donna Wynott (Barry)
Larry Senglaub (Kaye)
John Kriletich (Jan)
Jan Kriletich (John)
Donnie Reed (Sue)
Jerry Mueller (Sachiko)
Sachiko Mueller (Jerry)
(CITY, STATE)
Titusville, FL
Vail, AZ
Luna Pier, MI
Fairhope, AL
Opelousas, LA
Opelousas, LA
Beavercreek, OH
Chandler, OK
San Antonio, TX
Glenwood, IA
Tijeras, NM
Lugoff, SC
Wichita, KS
Parrish, FL
Morrow, LA
Harpers Ferry, WV
Harpers Ferry, WV
Adel, GA
Mineral Bluff, GA
Mineral Bluff, GA
New Iberia, LA
New Iberia, LA
San Antonio, TX
Taylorsville, MS
Prairieville, LA
Prairieville, LA
Monroe, LA
Monroe, LA
Gillette, WY
Washington, NC
Washington, NC
Bogalusa, LA
Bogalusa, LA
Cleveland, GA
Yakima, WA
Hoover, AL
Hoover, AL
Dayton, NV
Dayton, NV
Laughlin, NV
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola, FL
Sherwood, AR
Vacaville, CA
Vacaville, CA
(RECRUITER)
R Fortune
L Deisering
A Heyob
C Kuzma
Pearcy/Leblanc
Pearcy/Leblanc
S Hudak
C Hundley
J Maust
Trailer Life
12950J Anderson
K Hardman
L Collins
J Stephens
L Finkle
A Haynes
A Haynes
J Stubbs
R Meyer
R Meyer
J Katin
P Hill
C Christen
C Christen
R Engel
R Meyer
R Meyer
Welcome again to all our new members of SMART
(If you have any questions please contact Melissa 0r Phyllis at HQ)
[email protected]
4
5
Don’t want to travel
alone, join the Amana
River Caravan to
Amana for the
National Muster…..
PLACES TO VISIT WHILE
IN Amana Colonies...
Shopping in Amana,
Popular shopping options include
the High Amana General Store
(pictured), offering old-fashioned
candy, handmade soaps and antique toys. amanaheritage.org
Heritage Designs
Quilting and Needlework
At Amana Woolen Mill, visitors
can tour the facilities and watch
the looms in action, as well as purchase products such as blankets.
amanawoolenmill.com
 Classic quilts hang from the beams of
this 1895 granary in the historic Amana
Colonies. Heritage Designs Quilting and
Needlework offers a variety of quilting,
cross-stitch, punch needle, embroidery
and tatting supplies. Fabrics include reproduction lines from the Civil War and
the 1930s.
heritagedesignsquiltshop.com
6
2016-2017 Caravans
Canadian Maritime Provinces Caravan
19 June to 17 August 2016
Wagon Masters: Carl & Gwen Hopper [email protected]
Assistant Wagon Masters: Mark & Linda Avey [email protected]
Cost: $5800 for 2—$4200 for 1— $1700 guest Limited to 20 rigs
We have 3 opening on this caravan now! Call HQ to reserve.
Road to Amana River Adventure Caravan
John Steinbauer, Wagon Master
While I’m sure everyone aware this caravan will be run in conjunction with the 2016 National, I would appreciate it if you would take a fresh look at the itinerary and consider joining us
on this great adventure. You will see the caravan arrives in Amana on 15 Sep which is early
enough to do some sightseeing to places not offered by the National. We will be assigned to
a site at the Amana National campground and will not have to move to another for the National. If it’s been awhile since you were on a caravan, or maybe never been on one, this is
an excellent opportunity to support the caravan program and have a good time too. During
the three caravans Kathy and I have led, caravan members have left the caravan temporarily
to attend weddings, the births of grandchildren and other important family events. We are
very flexible and will work with you to make the schedule feasible. It does not matter what
type of unit you have to camp..we have room for all types from pop-ups to the big motor
homes.
If your personal situation won’t allow you to sign-up for this caravan, please continue to support the caravan program by signing up for one of the others. Please continue to publicize
our caravans through your fellow SMART members, or friends who are eligible to join
SMART. Our caravans are significantly less expensive than the commercial ones and you get
to enjoy the camaraderie we can only enjoy as veterans along with our families. For example, the Winnebago Outdoor Adventures is running a similar caravan for 40 days versus our
37 for $6300 less a 10% discount if you are a Winnebago Club member… ours is $3700!
http://wgoadventures.com/events/great-river-road-caravan-2016/
As you may know, caravans are one of the important revenue sources for SMART and we
need to run as many as possible to insure the future financial viability of SMART.
Thanks for carefully considering joining us on this great adventure.
7
Road to Amana River Adventure Caravan
29 Aug -18 Sep (19-25 Sep S*M*A*R*T National) 26 Sep-12 Oct (depart)
Wagon Masters: Kathy and John Steinbauer, [email protected]
210-386-9018 (John Cell) 210-386-9024 (Kathy Cell) Assistant Wagon Masters:
Jean and Paul Rider, [email protected] 903-574-1217 (Paul cell) and 903-5740824 (Jean cell)
Cost: $3700 two person; $2800 one person; $1000 each additional person
Deposits and Payments: $280 upon application; 50% by six months prior to start;
Full Payment: three months prior to start
Number of Days: 37 nights; Caravan Limit: 18 RVs plus WM and AWM; 1065 mile caravan in Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Iowa, and Missouri staying at nine RV parks. Additional Info: All participants will receive a Road
to Amana River Adventure Caravan jacket, tote bag, and binder with trip itinerary and activities. Also each
RV will receive a Mississippi River Travel Guide.
The caravan will begin in La Salle State Park, MN 29 Aug and view the beautiful scenery and highlights of the
headwaters of the Mississippi River. We will then travel to Brainerd, Minneapolis/St Paul, MN and Prairie du
Chien, WI. We will arrive in Amana, IA on 15 Sep and continue the caravan, sightseeing areas not being visited during the National. This will be early enough to take the National scheduled tours and also sightsee in
the local area before the National begins on 21 Sep. We will be staying at the Amana RV Park and Event Center, location of the 2016 S*M*A*R*T National. After the National, the caravan will resume on 26 Sep and
continue seeing the sights via Galena, IL, Davenport, IA, Hannibal, and St Louis, MO where the caravan will
terminate and depart on 12 Oct.
While this caravan will surely visit many interesting places, it will also provide the opportunity for our members to enjoy the most important benefit of being S*M*A*R*T members: the camaraderie of traveling with
fellow veterans and their families. The memories and new friendships will last a lifetime! Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions…hope you will be able to join us for this fantastic adventure! Don’t
miss out…register soon!
Thank you for stopping by National Headquarters and visiting with us!
Larry & Bonnie Shields, Roy Allen, Stephen & Lynn Hyman, Chuck, Carol, & Ginger Kuzma,
John & Marilyn McGrew, Dianne & Charley LeBlanc, Francis & Lynette Arceneaux, Linda &
Wayne Ballard, Linda Hayes, Lamar & Dian Enfinger, Paul & Margie Moniz, Don & Carol Vardell, Gerald & Phyllis Durbin, Ed, Kathy, & Donna Pate, Paul, Pat, & Saber Proctor, Jim & Susan Franks, Chuck & Marilyn France, Joan Scheet, Jerry & Joan Brandon, Doug Blaha
8
2017 GREAT ALASKA EXPERINCE
DATES : 17 JUNE to 22 AUGUST 2017
Wagon Master: Roger & Kaye Meyer
Trail Gunner: Charles & Dianne LeBlanc
Send application and Deposit of $280.00 to HQ. Price: TBD This is
just a sneak peek into the trip. The Tour includes 36 Parks, 13 Meals, 6
Boat Cruises , 7 Tours and 3 Shows. The Tour starts at Dick's RV Park, Great Falls, Montana, and 6340 miles
later ends at Hidden Valley Rv Park, Lynden , Washington. Traveling thru Alberta Canada we stop at Lake
Louise and the Jasper Ice Fields. Than on to the start of the Alaska Highway at Dawson Creek, BC. Laird Hot
Springs is a must for most people to stop and take a dip in the Beautiful pools.
In Alaska we stop at Skagway, Tok, Valdez, Homer Spit, Seward, Denali, Fairbanks , Anchorage, and Chicken. The return trip is thru Dawson City, Yukon
and British Columbia with stops at Istuk, Steward/Hyder and Hinton BC. We
travel to the Bear Watch, Salmon Glacier and the KASN First Nation Clan
Houses. Along the way there are so many places to stop and take pictures, so
ALWAYS have the camera at the ready. As for road conditions, you can hear
all sorts of war stories. Just ask the person what year that story comes from! I
have found the roads better in Canada and Alaska than in the lower 48.
Something to remember is this is a sight seeing trip and not a race from one camp ground to
the next. There are regular rest days scheduled into the trip to help make it enjoyable. More information
to follow !
(limited to 18 rigs)
2017 CALGARY CARAVAN
Wagon Masters: Jon & Nancy Katin
[email protected] Assistant Wagon Masters: Patrick & Carol
Hill [email protected] Limited to 20 rigs, Cost: TBD,
Experience Glacier
National Park's magnificent forests, lakes, mountains, and glaciers (which may be gone in
ten years). Learn how the Plains Indians hunted buffalo for thousands of years without
horses or guns at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Spend a week in Calgary and see the
world-famous Stampede. Visit Banff and pristine Lake Louise, take a gondola up Sulpher
Mountain to 7500 feet with panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies. Drive up the
Icefields Parkway through the Rockies to Jasper National Park, walk on the Columbia glacier. See dinosaur fossils from the local area in the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology.
Visit Canmore, Jasper, Edmonton, Drumheller, and more in a
loop from Great Falls, MT. Observe wildlife galore! Watch the
trailer video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?
50ZNPQkxIZ8
9
SMART CARAVAN APPLICATION
Make Checks Payable to: SMART
Mail To: SMART, INC. 600 UNIVERSITY OFFICE BLVD., SUITE 1A PENSACOLA, FL 32504
A minimum of $280.00 will be submitted with this application. $80.00 of which is a nonrefundable, non-transferable Administrative
Fee (unless cancelled by SMART). The remaining $200.00 will be credited as a deposit on the cost of the caravan. 100% deposit
refunds will not be made unless a replacement is found, funds for the caravan have not been expended, or the service provider
returns funds expended. Trip Cancellation Insurance is at the discretion of the participant. You may wish to contact your regular
insurance provider to ascertain if they provide this service.
Please Print Clearly
Name of Caravan_________________________________________
Date of Event __________________________
Mbr# ___________ Last___________________________ First______________________ Spouse_________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________________________________ St ___________ Zipcode __________________
Phone___________________________________________ (cell______)______________________________________
Email __________________-------_________________________________________( print )
Name of Guest traveling in your rig ____________________________________________________________________
JACKET SIZE (if available): His - (S) (M) (L) (XL) (XXL) (XXXL)
Guest - (S) (M) (L) (XL) (XXL) (XXXL)
Hers - (S) (M) (L) (XL) (XXL) (XXXL)
Is this your 1st caravan? (Y) (N) Type RV: MH ________ 5th Wh ______ Trailer ______ Slide Out ________
Length _______ft. Coupled (with tow vehicle) ________ ft. License Plate #'s: RV ____________Vehicle____________
DO you want 50 AMP at an extra cost (if available - NO GUARANTEE) - (Y) (N) pay at campground.
Do you or your traveling companion use any of the following, cane, walker, wheel chair (electric), scooter?
Yes/ No (If YES please indicate which one(s)) ____________________________________________________________
Do you have Senior, Annual, or Access National Park Pass (Y) (N)
__________________________
Birthday: His ________________
Hers____________
Do you have pets (Y) (N) How many ________ Type/Breed
Anniversary Date: __________ (Month/Day)
ALL CARAVAN MEMBERS MUST HAVE A SMART NAME BADGE.
Contact National HQ to order: Cost is $7.50 (this includes S & H)
ALL SMART Members & non-SMART members must sign in order to participate – Please Read:
For services rendered to / received by those signed below, in their participation of the SMART activity named above, the undersigned hereby releases, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SMART Inc, all officers, directors, employees, agents and their
successors and assigns from all liabilities, injuries, obligations, claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, penalties, expenses
and disbursements, including reasonable attorney’s fee of any kind and nature arising out of, or in any way related to the activity
listed above. SMART is NOT responsible for the actions of any participating company, or agent, with regard to their role in organizing, planning, or for any other service they may provide for the benefit of the named person or activity. All persons must be 18
years or older, and must sign the required application. Name & Signature of Guests in your Rig “REQUIRED” use reverse side if
needed.
Signature:______________________Date:__________ Signature:____________________Date:_____________
Signature:______________________Date:__________ Signature:_____________________Date:_____________
10/31/2014
Please see page two of application on website at www.smartrving.org
10
Welcome to Ackerman Winery!
Ackerman Winery is proud to have the distinct honor
of being the oldest operating winery in the state of
Iowa. It all started in the basement of the South
Amana home of Harry and Louisa Ackerman in 1956.
They produced one hundred gallons each of Concord
Grape and Rhubarb. In 1974, their son Les Ackerman along with his wife Linda took over operations
and carried on the wine-making tradition for over 40
years – producing 15,000+ gallons of wine annually
and expanding the wine list from two to over twenty
different styles of wine. In 2001, the Ackerman’s
moved their Winery from near their home in South
Amana to main Amana.
Three Amana men decided to revive the art that had not been practiced in the Amana
Colonies for years - the art of brewing beer. Carroll F. Zuber and brothers James and
Dennis Roemig dreamed of building a small brewery to produce small batches of
hand brewed beer reminiscent of Europe's finest. To brew the best they needed the
best, so they called on one of America's premier brewers, Joseph Pickett Sr., who
helped in the brewery design, in the development of the beers, Millstream Lager and
the robust, Schild Brau. Later, Millstream brewers, developed the zesty Millstream Wheat Beer. In
1985 Millstream Brewing Co. opened its doors - the first brewery to operate in Amana since 1884.
So the Millstream Brewery was born and so it has come to be recognized as the home of quality
brews of rewarding taste. The Story Continues in 2000 with the sale of the brewery to Chris
Priebe, Tom and Teresa Albert. Chris is naturally handy and keeps the brewery in tip-top shape.
Chris also is a trained brewer from the Siebel Institute of Brewing Technology and has brought
many years of brewing experience to Millstream. Teresa is an excellent people person and handles
all the sales and marketing. Tom is our warehouse and production manager. He is the "glue" that
binds the place together. It takes a good team to run a good brewery! These owners are committed to continually making quality brews, one batch at
a time. With a current count of 33 national awards
and 1 international award, Millstream speaks of
some of the finest beer made in the Midwest today.
The brewers have introduced many different styles of
beer to Millstream Brewery and with the passing of
the higher alcohol law change in spring of 2010,
many more styles will be coming out! The Brewery
hopes to be able to reach out to local consumers in
new and exciting ways.
11
SMART, Inc and iGive
Almost everyone has heard of the iGive donation program where SMART receives donations when purchases are made at more than 1700 on-line stores. We are only starting to generate funds for our Club
and believe the potential is great, especially if members, their friends, and families also participate! This article will provide guidance to sign-up for iGive and designate SMART, Inc as your designated charity and also designate another charity to receive donations through the Amazon Smile program.
First to join the iGive donation progam and designate SMART, Inc go to http://www.igive.com/HzLexrD All you
need to do is fill in the information and follow the directions to download the iGive button on your laptop
or desktop computer. We have found this process does not always work well on Android smart phones,
Iphones, nor tablets. However, you can get an iGive “App” for your phone and it does seem to work fine.
When you shop on-line, click the iGive button on your desktop which will take you to your iGive website
page. From there you can identify companies selling items you want to buy and also make companies your
favorites by clicking the icon
to add a store to your favorite's list so you'll easily be able to visit them
once you login to your personal iGive page.
If you shop with companies other than Amazon/ Amazon Prime you will receive an e-mail from iGive
letting you know a donation has been made to SMART, Inc. Purchases made on Amazon/Amazon Prime will
not generate an e-mail to you confirming the purchase and amount.
You cannot designate SMART, Inc on Amazon Smile because they require organizations to be a 501 (C) 3
and we are a 501 (C) 19 non-profit organization. iGive does not have this requirement but acknowledges
Amazon as a valid organization for donations and SMART receives a donation.
Additional information can be found at http://support.igive.com/kb/a115/how-igive-works.aspx
If you run into problems, you may contact Paul Rider [email protected] or John Steinbauer at [email protected] for assistance or iGive Technical Support by clicking here.

Amana Heritage Society
 Start your Amana exploration with
one of the tours offered through the
Amana Heritage Society. The Heritage
Package takes you through the Communal Kitchen Museum, Community
Church Museum, Agriculture Museum,
Homestead Store Museum and Amana
Heritage Museum. Or check into five
custom tours, with topics ranging from
architecture to agriculture.
 amanaheritage.org).
12
CHAPTER AND REGION NEWS
SOUTH EAST REGION
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Larry Shields [email protected] 352-408-0260
Tri-State Rebels Input for March Traveler
Our 2016 Officers are: President Curt Crowe, Vice President/Muster Master - Cosi Baccomo, Secretary –
Keith Hardman, Treasurer - Roybn Hamlington, Web Site Manager – Joel Myers, Sunshine Lady – Myra
Reichert, Chaplain – Denny Sloan, Historian – Keith Hardman, Sheriff – Holly Boros.
There were 7 rigs attending our January Muster at Sugar Mill RV Park in Ochlocknee, GA;
Cosi and Kathy Baccomo, Winston and Joyce Posey, Keith and Colleen Hardman, Denny and Nancy Sloan,
Holly and Lou Boros, Tom and Janice Suggs and lastly Curt and Audrey Crowe. Cosi and Winston with their
lovely wives Kathy and Joyce were our superb hosts! The food was nothing short of great as we all ate well
and watched our waist lines stretch outward slightly. Cosi was our main Chef and should receive an A+!!!!
Our dinner out was at the Seminole Wind Buffet where we enjoyed down home cooking and several varieties of cooked shrimp, fish, BBQ, chicken and stuffed crab. Cosi provided many door prizes at our meals
which we all enjoyed and had many laughs over.
Our weather was cold, windy and at times there was some liquid sunshine, especially the Friday that we
departed. “Noah” would’ve had fun with his ark. Most of us sat around a nice campfire by the Posey’s rig on
those evenings that were cold and windy. Winston was an excellent fire marshal…………
Our two new couples Lou and Holly Boros and Tom and Janice Suggs are really down home folks. The
Suggs enjoyed themselves with us so much that Tom and Janice joined SMART and our Chapter during the
Muster. Holly and Lou Boros are relatively new members and Holly is a qualified firearms Instructor and
participates in competition shooting. She would like to give a talk to our ladies about self-defense issues
which we men probably could use a refresher in also.
Please join us at our next at Muster Brickyard Plantation RV Park, Monday, 14 Mar-Friday , 18 Mar 2016
in Americus, GA. See our website for more details.
The Buccaneers
have been hard at work, along with our co-hosts, the South Florida Gold Coasters, in
preparing for the 2016 SE Region Muster. Scheduled for 27 April – 2 May at Tropical Palms RV Resort, Kissimmee FL, it promises to be a real fun time in a fantastic area with loads of stuff to do and things to see.
Kissimmee is adjacent to Disney and Universal Studios, Sea World, and all of their activities and we have secured 3 days prior to and 3 days following the muster at the muster rate for our members. All sites are full
hook-ups, both 30 and 50 amp service, with cable and WiFi. We have several meals included, entertainment
by ‘Sounds of Time’, a scheduled golf tournament, and two tours – Wild Florida, Orlando’s only air boat and
Gator Park experience; and a tour of the Museum of Military History followed by dinner and a show at Capone’s, reminiscent of Chicago in the 1930s. Check out the information on the new SMART website and
come join us.
Deadline for the MAY TRAVELER will be April 20th. (Chapter News)
SMART E-NEWS will just be for HQ and BOD info to members
13
The South Florida Gold Coasters
chapter held its first muster for 2016 in February at
the Sunshine Travel RV Park in Vero Beach, FL.
This muster is our annual Valentine Day celebration
which lasts for 5 days. In addition to attending the
Valentines dance, which is hosted by the RV Park,
we also did plenty of sightseeing around the surrounding area. While visiting these fabulous sites, we also managed to find many
(far too many) places to enjoy the fine dining facilities the area has to offer.
Some of the places of interest that we visited were: The Hallstrom House, named
after the original settler, and served as a Swedish pineapple plantation, supported
by immigrants. This is a beautifully restored brick
home that has a colorful history in itself, and is located
on the outskirts of Vero Beach. During its glory days, it was very big in the pineapple industry, but then a deep freeze wiped out the
trees, and today it is relegated to a learning
center.
In addition to the Hallstrom
House, we visited McKee Botanical Garden,
where we enjoyed the garden sights and
sounds, but also had the pleasure of viewing a
display of some very expensive classic cars.
Just to
make sure that we stayed busy, we visited the old train depot in downtown Vero where we had a private tour, and history lesson, of the depot.
This was provided by a retired train engineer. In addition to the discussion of the
trains in Vero, he also gave a great overview of the impact that the train had on the
growth, and impact on the agriculture in the Indian River County. This was very informative and enjoyed by all.
After all this, we had a very good lunch at Grumpy
Burger. This was a different type burger than what you’d get at McDonalds or Wendy’s. They also had other kinds of sandwiches and salads on the menu. Then for
something different, we went out to eat one evening at Squid Lips Seafood restaurant.
The seating is over the water, and the meal and drinks were enjoyed by
all.
We would then retire to the club house where a game of your choice
could be played. During one of the days, we had a learning session on
the updates of the SMART web site. This was a refresher course for
those that were not aware of the changes, or had not had a chance to
visit the new pages. In the upcoming months, we plan on attending a
pre-planning session, 01 - 06 April, in preparation for the SE Regional Muster that is
scheduled for 27 April – 2 May. Both of these meetings will be held at
Tropical Palms in Kissimmee, FL. If you are looking for a great vacation, which is loaded with fun for all, you should plan on attending. For
more information, please check out the SE Region bulletin board. The
deadline for registering for this event is 1 March. After the SE Regional, our next muster activity is scheduled to be held in October, and
includes our Halloween activities. This is held in Port ST. Lucie, FL.
The dates will be published on the Chapter and SMART web pages.
We are looking forward to another great year of SMART activities, and look forward to seeing our
many friends, and making new ones. Please contact [email protected] for additional information. Merle Dodge—President of Gold Coasters
14
The FLORIDA SUNSHINE FEBRUARY MUSTER was held at the Lake City RV Resort in
Lake City, FL. With 54 people in attendance, our hosts for the Muster, Lana and Jim Jenkins and
Steve & Sarah Colt provided great food, lots of fun games, camaraderie and an hilarious evening of
“The Not So Newly Wed Game” ! In addition to all the fun, we also had the pleasure of welcoming
10 new members to our Chapter.
Union Camp
Union attacks
Confederate forces march into battle
Undoubtedly the highlight of our Muster was attending the Re-enactment of the only major Civil War
battle in Florida, the Battle of Olustee. In February 1864 the South was successful in repelling the
Union forces during this battle that took place over a period of several hours. Union casualties were
203 killed, 1,152 wounded, and 506 missing, a total of 1,861 men. Confederate losses were lower:
93 killed, 847 wounded, and 6 missing, a total of 946 casualties in all.
Watching the battle from the sidelines
At the Olustee Parade we ran into President Lincoln
Battle over – South prevails
A side trip to nearby Stephen Foster State Park
Our April Muster will be held April 6-10, 2016 at the Cedar
Keys RV Resort in Cedar Keys, Fl.
15
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida Panhandle, Louisiana, Mississippi Tennessee
REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Denny Olvany [email protected] 601-819-0450
Rocky Top and Ohio Valley SMART Chapters
Our chapters have been sort of dormant over the winter months. We don’t have the luxury of living close
and getting together once the camping season ceases. It would be nice if we could though.
Some of our members have had been a little under the weather. Terilu Christen had heart surgery during
December, 2015. She and Craig are in their new home in Crossville, Tn. I’m sure that Craig was busy, but
took great care of Terilu.
Marlene Thomas has a terrible back issue. She and Glen were in Big Cypress, Fla. Marlene was having severe pain in her legs. After several tests and medications, she had a slipped disc in her lower back. She and
Glen returned to Crossville, expecting to have surgery, but when she saw her doctor, she found out that
surgery could not be done without trying Physical Therapy and some injections. She has been in terrible
pain. Please keep her and Glen in your prayers. Linda Fowler, part of our Ohio Valley chapter, had a bad auto accident recently. It totaled the car and left Linda feeling pretty banged up. Her husband, Ray, is playing
nurse trying to make her feel better. We wish them all a speedy recovery.
Looks like several of our husbands have taken on the role of caregiver. Sometimes it is important that our
roles change in life. It is not the way we planned it, but it does happen. It is that way with new members.
When they join, they are excited and yet apprehensive about this new group they are going to meet. It is
important that when a new member joins a chapter that they are made to feel welcome. A phone call from
the President of the chapter, an email to welcome them, and always being available to answer their questions. If your chapter is like ours and cannot get together over the winter months, an email is the next best
thing to being there. So, connect, stay in touch and make it fun.
Wayne and Linda Ballard have been in Pensacola, Fl for the winter. The weather has been nasty until just
the past few days. Finally, better weather, sunshine, and good temperatures. Steve and Nancy Hudak,
Rocky Top and Ohio Valley Chapter members, are also in the Panhandle area of Florida. They attended
many Mardi Gras parades and have enjoyed their time here. We’ve heard that John and Martha Averitt,
Rocky Top Chapter members, are in the area also, but haven’t seen them.
Well Spring is not too far away. Get out your pressure washers, dust mops and dust rags and get your rig
shining. We are about to hit the roads of this great country of ours, the United States of America.
The SMART Arkansas Diamonds opened the 2016 season with our first meeting of the year
this week in Bella Vista, Arkansas. A poll was taken and so far the chapter has 4 rigs going to the SC Regional to be held at the end of April, with a hope of a couple more.
Our Web page coordinator, Sandy Pearcy, filled us in on our new website, in conjunction with the new
SMART National Website. We are thrilled to be part of this new means of showing our support of SMART!
Afterwards, the chapter treated its members to a Pizza Dinner and it was delicious! Our next meeting in
March will be a Dutch treat luncheon at the EGG & I Restaurant, in Rogers, Arkansas. Be sure to check our
calendar on our new website at smartchapters.org/ardia
Nita Taylor President SMART Arkansas Diamonds
16
SOUTH MID WEST REGION
Texas, Oklahoma
REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Roger Meyer [email protected] 580-481-9695
OK SMARTS: Hello again everyone. “An Evening With A Hero” event would be a great way for
SMART members to be able to get together for an evening or even a few days to not only support
Fort, Chadbourne but to also be able to visit with each other. Come on now, isn’t this reason
enough to participate. Besides that, the presence of Colonel Fleming should be a tremendous incentive. How many Medal of Honor recipients have you joined for a meal. As you notice when you
read the information, military are given a truly great discount for the evening.
If you want to attend please contact Gerald Lacy [email protected] or call him (580) 4716771 Let’s all get together at Fort Chadbourne and do lot of reminisce
SOUTH WEST REGION
California, , Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah
REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Roy Allen [email protected] 805-794-5666
NORTH MID WEST REGION
North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri
REGIONAL DIRECTOR Bob Knight
[email protected]
620-899-9992
The SMART Prayer Shaw was presented to Jim
Heeb, the other day by Dorothy Stielow of the
Kansas Cavalry Chapter. Jim is having some
very serious medical problems. Our prayers are
with Jim for his recovery. God Speed. Pictured
is Dorothy, Jim and Pam Heeb.
17
NORTH CENTRAL REGION Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky
REGIONAL DIRECTOR : Ed Pate [email protected] 270-307-9617
NORTH EAST REGION
ME, N H VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, PA, NJ, Delaware, DC, MD, WV and VA
REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Gene Bennett [email protected] 757-460-9501
NORTH WEST REGION
Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Montana
REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Patrick Hill [email protected] 425-442-1726
The Inland Empire Chapter, up in the great northwest corner of our beautiful country, would like
to invite all traveling SMART members to join us for one of our upcoming musters. See the list below for the
outings we have planned. If you’re traveling our way this summer, why not meet up with us?
If you think you’d like to be included, please email the Muster Master listed ASAP; these are popular
locations, and spaces fill up early.
Inland Empire
Chapter Muster Calendar
· April 14, 1pm - Lunch muster, Black Angus, Yakima WA (Muster Master Ed Julkowski [email protected])
· May 10, 1pm - Lunch muster, venue TBD, Toppenish WA (Muster Master Sharon Sherwood [email protected])
· June 15-17 - Camping muster, Bonner County Farm Tour, Sandpoint ID (Muster Master Ed Julkowski
[email protected])
· July 14-16 - Camping muster, Jim Creek FamCamp, near Arlington WA (Muster Master Dick Hopkins [email protected])
· August 8-11 - Camping muster, Cliffside FamCamp, Oak Harbor WA (Muster Master Dick Hopkins [email protected] )
· September 20-25 - SMART National Muster, Amana Colonies RV Park, Amana IA
AT-LARGE REGION
Star, Duffers, Nomads, SOLOS’s, Traveling Squares
REGIONAL DIRECTOR: Sandy Sweeney [email protected] 830-480-8070
Call to all SMART Members
2016 is a Year that we need to take the time and make the Special Effort to recruit New and Retain
Regular SMART members. Membership recruiting is for all of SMART, and not just STAR Chapter
Members, but we all know that only a few actually do the work. This is just a fact of life, and is true
in all organizations around this Great Nation. Some members have worked hard in the past, and I
say Thank You, for your recruiting efforts. All SMART Members are eligible to become STAR members by recruiting five or more new persons into joining SMART. What I am asking all to do is, EXPOSE SMART at your RV, Park area, overnight Walmart parking area, craft show or anyplace you
can get information out and get the Veterans interest. Make it a personal goal to get at least one
new member to join SMART National and your local Chapter. Some have already achieved this
goal and are continuing recruiting. To them a very Special Thanks.
Safe Travels, Roger A. Meyer - STAR President
18
FROM THE CHAPLAIN’S DESK
THE LIFE OF THE POOR?
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country
with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, “How was the trip?
“It was great, Dad.”
“Did you see how poor people live?” the father asked.
“Oh yeah,” said the son.
“So, tell me, what you learned from the trip?” asked the father.
The son answered: “I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and
they have the whole horizon.
“We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.
“We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
“We have walls around our property to protect us; they have friends to protect them.”
The boy’s father was speechless.
Then his son added, “Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are.”
Moral: Love, Unity, Care, Satisfaction is richer than any comfort money gives.
Larry Shields National Chaplain
TAPS:
Elizabeth “Libby” Guzzetta
#12343, Niceville, FL
Donald Parr #1120, spouse
of Ruth, Chepachet, RI
(Donald was President of
SMART 1989 – 1990)
Robert Farrington #9269,
spouse of Joyce,
Columbia, SC
Casey Norris #13686,
spouse of Jackie,
Folsom, CA
Robert Beach #13936,
spouse of Patty,
Lansing, MI
Jim Ferguson #12860,
spouse of Mary, Dozier, AL
Marvin (Buck) Cook
#13225, spouse of Patricia,
Candler, NC
Jim Roberts #6558,
spouse of Marcia,
Sutherland, VA
(Jim was President of
SMART 2004 – 2005)
(Call or email HQ for mailing address to send a condolence card.)
S*M*A*R*T Facebook Group
How do you join? You may access the Group by entering
SMART Special Military Active Recreational Travelers in
your personal Facebook page search area. This will take
you to S*M*A*R*T Group so you can click the request to
join button.
The Group was started about four years ago and has
grown to over 991 members. It is a place for members and
those interested in joining S*M*A*R*T to share comments,
photos, and videos of their camping adventures and to provide info for prospective S*M*A*R*T members. It is an ideal place for S*M*A*R*T Chapters to post muster photos
and information about their chapter and see the latest
SMART Traveler and E-News.
One must have a Facebook account and be accepted as a
member to view and post. Members of the group can add
their Facebook friends but an Administrator (John Steinbauer or Paul Rider) must approve. It is a closed Group
which means only members can view posts. As a service
to Group members, "personal" RV related "for sale" items
may be posted on the wall. The Group is authorized by
SMART HQ, however, the views and comments by individual members do not represent those of HQ SMART. If you
would like to join but are having any problems contact John
Steinbauer, [email protected] or Paul Rider at
[email protected]
19
S*M*A*R*T CHAPTERS
Updates are posted on the website at www.smartrving2.org
REG CHAPTER
NE
SE
REGION DIRECTOR
SMART YANKEES
EMPIRE SMARTS
PA KEYSTONERS
CBC
JERSEY DEVILS
SMART CATS
P/NAME
P/CITY
GENE BENNETT
RICHARD THAYER
PAT DEVEAU
OLLIE KENDRICK
DAVID MURPHY
ED JENNINGS
GENE BENNETT
REGION DIRECTOR
LARRY SHILEDS
SMART SC PATRIOTS
DAVID ARROWSMITH
FL BUCCANEERS
JEFF STEPHENS
FL SUNSHINE
SARAH COLT
CHATTAHOOCHEE DRIFTERS DAVID WEIS
TRI STATE REBELS
CURTIS CROWE
SMART TARHEELS
BILL LAMONTE
FL ROADRUNNERS
LARRY SHIELDS
SOUTHFL GOLD COASTERS MERLE DODGE
NC
REGION DIRECTOR
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
GREAT LAKES
OHIO VALLEY
WISCONSIN SMARTS
ED PATE
PAUL HINTZ
DAVID JONES
WAYNE BALLARD
JACK DIETRCIH
SC
REGION DIRECTOR
DENNY OLVANY
SMART CAJUNS
FRANCIS ARCENEAUX
ALABAMA SMARTS
ANNE HEYOB
ARKANSAS DIAMONDS NITA TAYLOR
MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS JAMES STUBBS
ARKANSAS HOGS
ANN LOWRY
TRI STATE PANHANDLERS JIM PENCE
ROCKY TOPS
WAYNE BALLARD
WHITE SANDS
PAUL MONIZ
P/ST
P/EMAIL
P/PH#
MIDDLEBORO
ELLISBURG
COLUMBIA
ROCKVILLE
BUENA
VIGINIA BEACH
MA
NY
MD
MD
NJ
VA
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
n/a
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
(757)460-9501
508-245-8964
315-778-7359
443-745-3328
301-984-9312
856-697-1706
757-460-9501
YORK
TAMPA
ORANGE PARK
KINGLAND
BOSTON
LITTLE RIVER
CRESTVIEW
DADE CITY
SC
FL
FL
GA
GA
SC
FL
FL
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
(352)408-0260
803-628-1154
813-854-4378
904-708-3840
912-674-9347
229-225-8414
252-308-3507
352-408-0260
727-348-4067
[email protected]__________(270) 307-9617
KEWANEE
IL
n/a
309-853-8768
NORTON SHORES MI
[email protected]
231-759-7803
OWENSBORO
KY
[email protected]
270-685-4858
LAKEMOOR,
IL
[email protected]
847-502-0823
LAFAYETTE
LANGSTON
LITTLE ROCK
LONG BEACH
EDGEMONT
PENSACAOLA
OWENSBORO
GULF BREEZE
LA
AL
AR
MS
AR
FL
KY
FL
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
(601)819-0450
337-237-2805
256-582-7019
501-250-6585
228-863-7343
501-258-3786
850-456-0032
270-685-4858
850-932-8883
NMW REGION DIRECTOR
KANSAS CAVALRY
SMART MOHAWKS
MIDWAY USA
COLORADO ROCKIES
BOB KNIGHT
ROBERT WESTGATE
ALLEN (MICK) MACK
LARRY COLLINS
LARRY LOWE
JEWELL
MARIONVILLE
WICHITA
WESTCLIFFE
KS
MO
KS
CO
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
(620)899-9992
785-428.3514
417-606-0175
316-722-7755
719-783-4095
SMW REGION DIRECTOR
OK SMARTS
SMART TEXANS
ALAMO SMARTS
ROGER MEYER
GERALD LACY
PAUL RIDER
FRED HOLSCHER
ALTUS
WHITEHOUSE
SAN ANTONIO
OK
TX
TX
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
(580)481-9695
580-301-6403
903-574-1217
210-679-6672
NW
REGION DIRECTOR
INLAND EMPIRE
PATRICK HILL
DICK HOPKINS
CENTRALIA
[email protected]
[email protected]
(425)442-1726
360-736-5943
REGION DIRECTOR
CA WARRIORS
AZ ROADRUNNERS
SO CALIFORNIA
AZ TUMBLEWEEDS
GOLDENGATE
ROY ALLEN
GEORGE PAXTON
DON MINTON
DAVE BARR
VERNON PAIGE
AL CALISE
SAN DIEGO
TUCSON
PLACENTIA
SCOTTSDALE
SACRAMENTO
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
(805)794-5666
858-613-9067
520-575-1368
741-528-2275
602-291-3968
916-515-4633
SANDY SWEENEY
ROGER MEYER
RICHARD MCGUIRE
CARL HOPPER
GLEN WILKERSON
JOHN FARRELL
ATLUS
OK
PENSACOLA
FL
CARSON CITY
NV
GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL
BELLA VISTA
AR
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
(830)480-8070
580-481-9695
850-433-1249
775-882-4444
904-631-2231
479-855-4778
SW
ATLG REGION DIRECTOR
STAR
SMART SOLO’S
SMART DUFFERS
SMART NOMADS
SMART TRAVELING SQ
WA
CA
AZ
CA
AZ
CA
www.smartrving2.org
20
2016 SMART MASTER CALENDAR http://www.smartrving2.org/core/event.php
MARCH
3-6 Royal Palm MHC/RV Resort
AZ ROADRUNNERS
8-11 Southwind RV Park
Foley, AL
CAJUNS
Paul & Margie Moniz
850-932-8883
[email protected]
Chuck & Tracy Krieger
850-380-0989
[email protected]
1-3 Cheatham Annex YNWSTA
Williamsburg, VA
Make reservations with
campground 757-887-7224
CATS
Gene & Sharon Bennett
757-460-9501
6-10 Cedar Keys RV Resort
352-543-5097
FL SUNSHINE
Bob & Eleanor Mackey
352-751-2581
27– May 2 SE REGIONAL MUSTER
Palms RV Resort
Kissimmee, FL
SE REGION
Jeff Stephens 813-731-0101
[email protected]
28-May 1 SC 2016 Regional
Muster
Sun Roamers RV Park
Picayune, MS
MAY
14-18 Brickyard
Americus, GA
TRI-STATE REBELS
Barry Hanchett 828-553-5521
[email protected]
7-10 Anchors Aweigh
Foley, AL
WHITE SANDS
Rogers 850-736-8257
Zick 850-968-3602
4-8 Cedar Keys Resort
Cedar Keys, FL
352-543-5097
FL ROADRUNNERS
Frank Petsch 727-434-0659
16-20 Flint RIVER RV Park
Bainbridge, GA
229-246-5802
FL ROADRUNNERS
Steve & Sarah Colt
11-14 Poches RV & Fish Camp
Breaux Bridges, LA
CAJUNS
Francis & Lynette Arceneaux
337-739-9942
[email protected]
16-20 Kings Bay
Kings Bay, GA
TRI-STATE REBELS
Patrick Stanton 770-653-0452
[email protected]
16 Village Ins Community
Room—6pm Pot Luck
Bella Vista, AR
AR DIAMONDS
17 Alamo Fiesta RV Park
33000 IH 10 West
Boeme, TX 78006
830-249-4700
ALAMO SMART’s
Linda & Steve Spear
210-655-5016
[email protected]
APRIL
20-24 NMW Working Muster
Amana Colonies
Amana, IA
NMW Region
Bob Knight 620-899-9992
[email protected]
21-24 SMW 2016 REGIONAL
MUSTER
Jellystone Whispering Pines RV
Park
Tyler, TX
SMART TEXANS
Paul Rider [email protected]
18-23 Whispering Hills RV Resort
Georgetown, KY
www.whisperinghillsrv.com
OHIO VALLEY & ROCKY TOPS
Ed Pate [email protected]
19-23 Chapman Creek RV Park
Chapman, KS
MIDWAY USA
Donald Hollis 785-527-0342
[email protected]
1-5 SW 2016 REGIONAL
VALLE del Oro RV Resort
21-24 Huntington Beach State
Mesa, AZ
Park
AZ TUMBLEWEEDS &
SC PATRIOTS
Check website for Updates
www.smartrving.org
AZ ROADRUNNERS
Don & Kathie
19 Brook Mill RV Park
6069 West Hwy 90
Del Rio, TX 78840
830-422-2961
ALAMO SMARTs
Carl & Elaine Hallada
210-627-1778
[email protected]
21
CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY
These campgrounds advertise with SMART please
use them when possible. (most give a discount to SMART members).
ALABAMA
Magnolia Farms RV Park
13381 Lipscomb Road
Foley, AL 36535
251-928-7335
[email protected]
www.magnoliafarmsrvpark.com
10% discount
Paynes RV Park
7970 Bellingrath Road
Theodore, AL 36590
251-653-1034
[email protected]
www.paynesrvpark.com
10% discount
ARIZONA
Augies Quail Trail RV Park
800 Butterfield Trail
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
928-683-2850
[email protected]
www.aqtrvaz.com
10% discount
Ft Tuthill REC Area
HC39 Box 5 Flagstaff, AZ 86005
928-774-8893
[email protected]
www.forttuthill.com
3 Dreamers Rv Park
54000 Hwy 60
Salome, AZ 85348
928-859-4145
15% discount
www.dreamersrvpark.com
COLORADO
Shady Grove Campground
306 Colorado Ave
PO Box 178
Seibert, CO 80834
970-664-2218
[email protected]
15% discount
www.shadygroverv.com
FLORIDA
Eglin Outdoor FAMCAMP #1
732 Flager RD
Eglin AFB, FL
850-883-1243
[email protected]
Also
EGLIN FAMCAMP #2
1711 Shambo Cove
Eglin AFB, FL
850-882-5058
Milton, FL 32583
850-623-0576
[email protected]
www.pelicanpalmsrvpark.com
Offers: 10% Discount
Red Oaks Carefree RV Resort
5551 SW 18th Terrace
Bushnell, FL 33513
www.Eglinforcesupport.com/famcamp/ 352-793-7117
[email protected]
index.html
www.carefreervresorts.com/redoaks
Grove Ridge Carefree RV Resort Offers: 50% off Daily Rate
10721 US Hwy 98
Southern Charm Carefree RV
Dade City, FL 33525
Resort
352-523-2277
37811 Chancey Road
[email protected]
www.carefreervresorts.com/groveridge Zephyrhills, FL 33541
813-783-3477
Offers: 50% off Daily Rate
[email protected]
Homosassa River
www.carefreervresorts.com/
Carefree RV Resort
southerncharm
10200West Fishbowl Dr
Homosassa, FL 33513
352-628-2928
Spanish Main Carefree RV Rehomosassarivsort
[email protected]
12110 Spanish Main Rst Trl
homosassariver
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
813-986-2415
[email protected]
www.carefreervresort.com/
Lakeland Carefree RV Resort
spanishmain
900 Old Combee Road
lakeland, FL 33805
863-687-6146
KANSAS
[email protected]
www.carefreervresorts.com/lakeland
Rutlader Outpost RV Park
33565 Metcalf Rd
Louisburg, KS 66053
Mill Creek Carefree RV Resort
913-377-2722
2775 Michigan Ave.
[email protected]
Kissimmee, FL 34744
www.rutladeroutpost.com
407-847-6288
[email protected]
www.carefreervresorts.com/millcreek
Nature's Resort
10359 West Halls River Rd
Homosassa, FL 34448
352-628-9544
[email protected]
www.naturesresortfla.com
Offers: 20% discount
Pelican Palms RV Park
3700 Garcon Pt Rd
KENTUCKY
Bowling Green KOA
1960 Three Springs Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42104
270-843-1919
[email protected]
www.bgkoa.com
Offers:10% Discount
22
Cave Country RV CG
216 Gaunce DR.
Cove City , KY 42127
270-773-4678
www.Cavecountry.com
[email protected]
MISSOURI
Branson View Campground
2362 State Highway 265
Branson, MO 65616
417-338-1038
LOUSIANA
Lakeside RV Park
28370 S. Frost Road
Livingston, LA 70754
225-686-7676
[email protected]
www.lakeside-rvpark.com
MISSOURI
Big Red Barn RV Park
5089 County Lane 138
Carthage, MO 64836
417-358-2432
30% discount
www.brbrv.com
Branson View Campground
2362 State Hwy 265
Branson, MO 65616
417-338-1038
[email protected]
www.thebransonviewcampground.co
m 10% discount
Musicland Kampground
116 Gretna Rd
Branson, MO 65616
417-334-0848
[email protected]
www.musiclandkampground.com
Peculiar Park Place RV Park
22901 SE Outer Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
816-779-6300
[email protected]
www.ppprvpark.com
NEW MEXICO
Angel Fire RV Resort
27500 US Hwy 64
An\gelFire, NM 87710
888-976-1541
[email protected]
Angelfireresort.com
10% off for SMART members
West Grand RV Park
2309 West Grand Ave
Clovis, NM 88101
575-762-9240
[email protected]
www.westgrandrv.com
OKLAHOMA
Cedar Oaks RV Resort
1550 83rd St NW
Grove, OK 74344
918-786-4303
[email protected]
www.cedaroaksrv.com
OREGON
The Old Mill RV Park
210 S 3rd St
Garibaldi, OR 97118
503-322-0322
[email protected]
www.oldmill.us
TENNESSEE
Two Rivers Campground
2616 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615-883-8559
[email protected]
www.tworiverscampground.com
Lakeridge RV Park Inc
301 W Main
Gun Barrell City, TX 75156
903-887-4212
[email protected]
www.lakeridgervpark.com
Sandy Lake Carefree RV Resort
1915 Sandy Lake road
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-242-6808
[email protected]
www.carefreervresrots.com/sandylake
Daily Rate Only
Travelers World Carefree RV
Resort
2617 Roosevelt Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78214
210-532-8310
[email protected]
travelersworld
Daily Rate Only
Treetops Carefree RV Resort
1901 W Arbrook Blvd
Arlington, TX 76015
817-467-7943
[email protected]
www.carefreervresrots.com/treetops
Daily Rate Only
VIRGINIA
American Heritage RV Park
TEXAS
Austin Lone Star
Carefree RV Resort
7009 S IH-35
Austin, TX 78744
512-444-6322
[email protected]
austinlonestar
Daily Rate Only
Johnson Creek RV Resort &
Park
4279 Junction Highway
Ingram, TX 78025
830-367-3300
[email protected]
www.johnsoncreekrvresortpark.com
146 Maxton Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-566-2133
[email protected]
www.americanheritagervpark.com
Coolbreeze Campground
2330 Edmonds Rd.
Galax, VA 24333
276-236-0300
www.coolbreezecampground.com
Outlanders River Camp
4253 US Hwy 211 W
Luray, VA 22835
540-743-5540
www.outlanderrivercamp.com
CANADA
23
Brookside Campsite
1621 East Trans Canada Hwy
Cach Creek, B. C. VOK-1HO
250-457-6633
[email protected]
www.brooksidecampsite.com
NEWFOUNDLAND
Gros Morne RV/Campground
Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland
[email protected]
www.grosmornervcampground.com
These campgrounds advertise
with SMART ...please use them
when possible and let them know
you saw their advertisement in the
SMART Traveler or SMART website.
Do You Use Your S*M*A*R*T Timeshare?
John Steinbauer, National 2nd Vice President
Do you own a commercial timeshare or ever been to one their presentations to receive a “free” gift card? If
so, you are aware of the benefits of being able to travel and stay in “far away” places all over the USA. A
“Time-Share” owner also enjoys using a central reservation system. When you think about it, SMART offers
a similar service since we are able to attend National, Regional, and chapter musters all over the country
whether we are a member of the chapter or not. Your “Time-Share” is what you travel in and instead of belonging to a commercial company with yearly maintenance fees, your SMART membership is all you need.
All SMART members and those eligible to join are welcome to attend chapter musters as guests without any
obligation. At last count we have over 70 chapter musters plus Regional’s and the National scheduled. Activities include seminars, sightseeing, hiking, riding bikes, playing both indoor and outdoor games, dining out,
and having pot luck dinners. We like having a good time together and enjoying the camaraderie no other
group knows. Using the new SMART website, it is easy to locate a muster along your travels by chapter, Region or by date. Just go to http://www.smartrving2.org/core/event.php to contact the host or muster master to
make the arrangements. ..it’s that easy.
FOR SALE by SMART member
2011 Raptor Toy Hauler Model 300MP
Length 35' 6", 18' Electric awning, Double electric queen beds, with u shape lounge in garage, On board
generator The raptor is currently under covered storage and is in very good condition. Only used 4
times. We are asking, $29,000 but we actually owe $30,800. It would be nice to get what we owe but we
realize that's probably not realistic so we've accepted the loss. Contact: Dorothy Hon-Bradberry doro-
[email protected]
24
25
S*M*A*R*T Inc.
600 University Office Blvd
Suite 1A
Pensacola Florida 32504
1-800-354-7681
www.smartrving2.org
(For all your RV Needs)
Lake Park, Ga/Wildwood, Fl Line: 1-855-581-4678
www.alliancecoach.com
SMART TRAVELER - Seeing the Country We Defend
S*M*A*R*T - SPECIAL MILITARY ACTIVE RECREATIONAL TRAVELERS CLUB, INCORPORATED 1984
600 University Office Blvd. #1A • Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 478-1986 • (800) 354-7681
MARCH Issue
www.smartrving2.org
26

Sept 21-25, 2016,Tours will be 19th and 20th

Transcription

Similar documents

KNIT SMART STEPHANIE PEARL-McPHEE

October 2014

our faculty hiring brochure

Datasheet Pelton - Global Hydro Energy

Look. Donʼt touch.

View

Visit dclibrary.org/freebooks

Pimp my Ride!!

View - Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale

Web of Objects Project Results at a Glance