Watchung Hillbilly 15January

Publication of the Watchung NJ Unit (www.watchungunit.org)
Wally Byam Caravan Club International
January 2015
President’s Message
I hope everyone has had a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday
season and I wish you all a very happy new year. Every year I make the
same resolution, to camp at lease once in every month of the year. I
have been close, but have not managed to camp in all 12 months. Let
this year be the year. I have my target on January 16th weekend at Dell
Water Gap KOA to kick the year off. The more the merrier, come on
out and join us … this is a camping club, lets get camping.
Thank you for having me as your president. Here is a little history of how I got here. Six years ago I bought
my 2008 DWR Bambi. I always wanted an Airstream. Design Within Reach outfitted a Bambi and it was on
the cover of a catalog. Never thinking it could ever be mine, I felt like Lucy in the ‘Long Long Trailer’, I
went and looked at it. Again like Lucy, it was love at 1st sight. Next thing I knew it was in tow. While at
Colonial, they had a diorama of an Airstream gathering. I enquired about the “red numbers”. So I joined the
club on a Sunday, never thinking I would get involved. On Wednesday Metro NY called and invited me as
their guest to Fort Schuyler. As I towed in, I met Joe Fodor & Dave Morrison. Joe helped me with first
perfect backing. Then it was off to happy hour, where I started meeting people who are now dear friends.
From that 1st rally I have enjoyed many rallies and luncheons, lots of good memories with amazing friends.
Again, thanks for having me as your president, I am looking forward to this year of camping with friends,
special times and making more memories.
A special thanks for those who came out for the Installation. Looking forward to seeing everybody at the
January Luncheon.
Warmest Regards,
Jane Layman
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2015 Watchung Officers
President
Jane Layman (917-887-5398)
[email protected]
1st Vice President
Richard Short (609-693-5986)
[email protected]
2nd Vice President
Mark Ratliff (609-730-8580)
[email protected]
Treasurer
Marian Wooding (908-684-5239)
[email protected]
Recording Secretary
Dave Morrison (973-627-3875)
[email protected]
Corresponding Secretary
Dave Morrison (973-627-3875)
[email protected]
Directors:
Howard Eldridge (609-452-9579)
[email protected]
Steve Nehlig (908-735-9546)
[email protected]
Barbara Bacon (908-876-4344)
[email protected]
Betty Lou Walker (973-702-3042)
[email protected]
Past President
George Kiesel
Membership
Rich Short (609-693-5986)
[email protected]
Web Master
Dave Morrison (973-627-3875)
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Lea Plant (609-978-0152)
[email protected]
Sunshine
George/Linda Kiesel (908-996-6949)
[email protected]
2015 Watchung NJ Unit Schedule
http://watchungunit.org/schedule.htm
Send your coupon to George and Linda
by January 3, 2015
January 10, 2015
=> coupon in this issue
Luncheon/Business Meeting
The Little York Tavern, Milford, NJ
George and Linda Kiesel 908-996-6949
February 8, 2015
=> coupon in this issue
Brunch
New Orleans Steak House, Jefferson, NJ
Betty Lou and Bill Walker 973-702-3042
Marian Wooding 908-684-5239
* March 21, 2015
=> coupon in this issue
Luncheon
Harold’s New York Deli Restaurant
Edison, NJ
Lea and Jim Plant 609-978-0152
Rich and Kathi Short 609-693-5986
April, 2015
Unbutton Your Rig Rally/Business Meeting
TBA
Dave Morrison 973-627-3875
May /June, 2015
Region 2 Rally
TBA
June, 2015
Caravan to Farmington, NM
TBA
Fred & Jeanne Brugmans 908-647-3215
June 26 - July 4, 2015
58th International Convention/Rally
Farmington, NM
Jane Layman, President 917-887-5398
July, 2015
Rally
TBA
August, 2015
Rally/Business Meeting
TBA
George and Linda Kiesel 908-996-6949
Chris and Erika Beddiges 908-995-4648
September 18 - 20, 2015
NJ State Rally, Watchung NJ Unit (host)
The Great Divide Campground
Newton, NJ
* = event update
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SUNSHINE
Linda reports that the Watchung
Community finished the year with NO
cards sent out. Let’s keep that going and
stay healthy into the New Year!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
We hope all with ongoing health issues
continue to keep a smile on their faces
and know that we are always thinking of
you.
1/15 - Jane Layman
1/21 - David Thomas
1/23 - Robert Hagman
1/27 - Artie Erickson
1/31 - Barbara Jakobson
☺ Please keep Linda Kiesel up to date,
if you know of somebody who may
‘need’ a card.
Mail Bag –
Marian Wooding heard from Charles and Barbara Schreck. They have sold their trailer.
Caravan to International Please contact Fred Brugmans, ASAP, if you are even ‘a little’ interested in joining a Caravan to
International this year.
Community Service Treasurer, Marian Wooding received a thank you letter from Watchung’s donation of $220.00 to
the ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association.
This was a result of several ‘wet’ people at the August Rally.
9-Volt battery storage Rich passed this along.
This video was sent to me and I thought it important to send on for all to view. It has to do with the hazards
of storing batteries, specifically the 9 volt type. Because of their design, they can be very dangerous if not
stored/disposed of properly. Check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnVDayI-gwI
Newsletter Deadline –
submissions for the monthly Hillbilly will remain
the 20th of the preceding month.
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December 7, 2014
Installation Dinner
Anthony’s Restaurant, Rockaway, NJ
- Rich Short / Lea Plant
The weather cooperated, we had a sunny day for travel and a great turn out to install our slate of officers for
2015. Let's all congratulate our new President, Jane Layman, and pledge to help her make 2015, the
Watchung Unit's 50th Anniversary, a great year.
Poinsettias, an installation program and a homemade calendar adorned each table. The 2015 calendar
consisted of pictures of Jane’s Airstream, ‘A Trailerman’s Prayer’ by Wally Byam and members’ birthdays.
I would like to say Thank You to all who made a contribution
to the Wounded Warrior Project and brought toys to the luncheon.
Between the sales of Region 2 stickers and of our new Watchung
Unit decal, plus general donations and the wine raffle proceeds,
we raised $156.00! I can't say enough about the generosity of our
Watchung Unit. Between the Wounded Warrior donations
and the huge pile of toys and gifts you donated for the needy children
in our communities, it was a wonderful day. I've said it before and
will say it again. I am proud to be part of a group that is so generous
in their giving and mindful of the needs of others. From "sunshine"
cards and letters that are sent, to your donations of money, food and
gifts, it is a wonderful thing that you do. So, thank you all, again.
The Bacons and Dave Morrison were presented with a set of Red Stars, as they celebrated
(another) 5 years of membership in WBCCI!
It was great to see Bill Walker and Steve Nehlig and to know they are in improving health. Keep it up,
guys. And please keep Ed and Pat Brunner in your thoughts and prayers. We all missed them today and
hope to see them in January. It was also nice to see Loretta Nauta and Paul and John Kuster, who came out to
enjoy the food, friendship and to participate in our candlelight Installation.
Thanks to Jane and Dave for hosting the luncheon, and a big thanks to Fred Brugmans for handling the
Installment of our 2015 Officers. Another great job, Fred!
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Deadline Date: February 2, 2015
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New Year Luncheon January 10th
And First Business Meeting of the Year at
The Little York Tavern
569 Spring Mills Road, Milford, NJ 08848
908-996-2857
MENU: 1. CHICKEN FRANCESE. *
2. PENNE PASTA- with artichokes, sundried tomatoes,
roasted red peppers & mushrooms-in a toasted garlic sauce.
3. TILAPIA- stuffed with crabmeat stuffing.*
*served with a vegetable and starch of the day.
(Salad served for all entrees.)
Coffee, Tea, Soda and Dessert is included. (Chocolate Mousse or Rice Pudding.)
Cash Bar: Full bar service: Wine, Beer and Cocktails
Please join us, to welcome in the New Year, at the first Watchung
function of the year, in a beautiful part of our state, at a little
country tavern with great home cooked food.
Deadline: January 3rd
Directions: Exit 11 off of Interstate 78, go Southwest on County Rd. 614 for 7 ½ miles. (Stay on 614 to the
Tavern.)
(I-78 West bound exit can be confusing: After Yield sign make next left on 614, go over I-78)
********************************Mail this coupon****************************************
Name________________________Phone/Cell_______________________ Number of people __________
Amount $28 pp ______________Checks made out to: Watchung Unit-WBCCI Please mail your checks to
Hosts: George & Linda Kiesel, 133 Sweet Hollow Road, Milford, NJ 08848.
908-996-6949
E-mail address______________________
Menu Choices: Chicken______ Pasta______ or Fish ______
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MARCH Luncheon
When: March 21, 2015
Where: Harold’s New York Deli Restaurant
www.haroldsfamousdeli.com
Time: 11:30 AM
GPS Address: 1173 King Georges Post Rd., Edison, NJ 08837
Address: 3050 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ 08837
World’s largest Pickle Bar
Even the large is x-large
No need to send money now, as
we will be ordering off the menu
And will be billed separately…
But, we will need to call in a count, so please reply by the
Deadline Date of March 12, 2015
Name: _________________________ WBCCI #: _____________
Preferred Phone #: _______________________
Preferred Email Address: __________________________________
# attending: ____________
Mail coupon to:
Lea and Jim Plant
23 Joshua Drive
Manahawkin, NJ 08050-4257
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OR
Email response to: [email protected] with Subject line “Harold’s in March”
Co-hosts: Rich and Kathi Short
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