Volume 3, Issue 12 December, 2010

Volume 3, Issue 12
December, 2010
EVENT CALENDAR
All events sponsored by NWCCers unless
noted otherwise by *
2011 Preliminary Calendar
January—open
February—Feb. 3-7 San Diego, CA
Super Bowl hosted by SWCountry
Coachers, Barbara Schleuse Rally
Master See Page 5.
March 8, Tues.—Yuma, AZ Fat
Tuesday, Mardi Gras Social, 1:00—?
Angela Carmen & Jim Gregory Hosts
March 12—Cathedral City Potluck
Luncheon at Outdoor Resorts,
Cathedral City, CA
April—open
May 13-15. Hoodsport (early arrivals social on May 12) - Frank and
Dana Suttell Rally Masters
*June 2-5 FMCA Northwest Area at
Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany,
Oregon
? Possible Roberts Function
July 20-24 Shakespeare Festival,
Ashland, OR, Bev and Mike Carrick
Rally Masters (503)508-0456
August 10-14—NWCC Homecoming in Harrisburg, OR
September—?something in La
Grande, OR, Richard and Sibylle
Beck Rally Masters
October—open
November ? 11-13 or 24-27, Long
Beach. Best clamming is on Thanksgiving weekend—what’s your
choice?
GIVE US YOUR INPUT and/or
pick an open month and plan a
gathering for all to enjoy
Your Board of Directors sends our
sincerest greetings to you for the celebration of this special holiday season!
May you enjoy the warmth and love of
friends and family.
Please join us at one of our many NWCC
gatherings planned during the coming
year. A nice variety of venues is available and it’s always nice to meet and
enjoy the company of fellow Country
Coachers.
Wishing you safe and trouble free travels
for the coming year along with good
health.
NWCC Board of Directors
Lee Outlines Country Coach Plan
more important, no bigger goal sits in front of me right
now than to be an enabler of job creation.”
December 1, 2010 by RV Business
One of Lane County, Ore.’s top employers of the past
is mounting a comeback. Country Coach in Junction
City is set to re-open in January to service RVs with a
plan to eventually expand operations, KVAL-TV,
Eugene, reported.
Jack Roberts, director of the Lane Metro-Partnership, believes the company is taking the right approach in this
first phase.
“They’re not going to jump over their heads, but I do think that
their goal is to be making coaches again and looking at some
other alternatives,” Roberts said.
Former owner Ron Lee is investing millions of his own
dollars in this new version of Country Coach. It’s a far
from the heyday of the RV industry but the wheels are
in motion for a comeback.
Even in a tough economy, Lee is confident good things will
happen.
The new company is called “Country Coach Corp.”
“It will happen,” Lee said. “I’m assured. If I wasn’t positive, I
wouldn’t go here. I’ve done it once, I can do it again.”
KVAL News had the chance Tuesday (Nov. 30) to sit
down for an exclusive interview with Ron Lee to find
out what he has in mind – and why he came out of retirement to do this.
Lee said if they can get a timely approval on their grant request,
they could announce plans to resume RV production next summer. That would mean 70 to 75 additional jobs.
The new Country Coach opens Jan. 3.
It will be a far cry from the pre-recession days of 1,800
workers on the payroll, but Lee says 16 to 20 employees will be hired initially to service RVs, work the paint
shop and handle consignment sales.
Lee’s three goals?
“I want to save the property.
“Two: I want to save Country Coach for those (RV)
owners that have been loyal to us for years,” Lee said.
LOT FOR RENT AT OUTDOOR
RESORTS—CATHEDRAL CITY, CA
Upgraded lot with pavers, facing the San
Jacinto Mtns, across from pool and laundry
(#731) Active local
phone hookup on
site. Available
January 2011.
Phone (604) 2508330.
Laurie Carlson
And three: Jobs. “Give them jobs again in Lane
County, Junction City – to put my friends back to work
here again,” he said.
KVAL’s Tom Adams asked Lee and chief engineer
David Diamond, “Gentlemen, how much investment is
this going to take to get the doors open and get things
moving here - or is that a number you can’t disclose?” Lee: “Actually, I’m committing roughly $12
million to this project.” Officials announced their plans
on the new company website.
Ultimately, they want to start making RVs again. They
said that will take a $5 million state, federal or local
grant. Diamond tells KVAL, “We’re busy; we’re working hard on securing that funding to make things happen and happen as quickly as possible. Nothing is
2006 MAGNA - FOR SALE — 45 Ft Rembrandt, quad.
All std. Magna 630 equipment plus $70,000 of extras which
include Cummins 600 hp engine, front AC on inverter, heated
tile floors, light cherry cabinetry, king bed and more. Custom
cabinets by Davis include computer desk with file cabinets, end
table, wine cabinet and dining
table extension.
Maintenance has
been first class
by Oregon Motor
Coach. Stored
under cover, non
smoke and no
pets. Dave Thun
(360) 901-5790.
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FROM YOUR TREASURER
Hi Everyone! This has been a busy fall for your Treasurer. Between vacation and Christmas I have been moving
our banking accounts to Wells Fargo, due to some changes
with Bank of America that did not work for our club accounts. We are now up and running with the new
account and ready to have us all complete our 2011
Renewals.
Fred has worked hard to add PayPal to our club for those
that would like to handle payments without sending in a
check. We are still working on all the details, but if you
would like to use that option, simply send in your completed
form and check the box for me to send you an invoice (via
email). Otherwise the tried and true check will be
welcomed. Thank you for your patience and your prompt
attention to your dues.
Dana Suttell Treasurer
NorthWest Country Coachers
Invoice for
Membership Dues
For: January 1 through December 31, 2011
Amount Due: $25.00
Please send your payment to:
Dana Suttell
NorthWest Country Coachers
3163 SE Tucci Place
Port Orchard, WA 98367
The board would like you to review your personal information so that the club may update our records.
Name:__________________________________________________________
Co Pilot:________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers: Home _____________________________________
Cell(1)____________________________________ Cell (2)____________________________________
Alternate
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email(s):___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
Our club now has the ability to accept your dues payment through PayPal. Please send us a check, or
request a PayPal Invoice to be sent to you by email to complete the transaction.
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Officer Contact List
Our Board of Directors is ready to help you at
any time.
SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT TIME AT
THE LONG BEACH, WA
GATHERING!!
Our rally at Long Beach this year started out a bit
stressful. We had 11 rigs all set to enjoy the sand, surf and
clams. Between medical issues and family emergencies we
dwindled down to 5 coaches, but what an exceptional group
to spend a weekend with. The Down's, Case's, Kondra's
and Serex's, were waiting when Frank and I arrived Friday
morning. We all headed separate ways to enjoy Long
Beach for the afternoon. Vern Kondra was our only clam
digger and prepared to head out for the Friday night
tide. We adjusted our timing for our social hour to welcome
him back with fresh clams. Once again we all
enjoyed great food together and talked about our Saturday
adventures.
Fred Dent, President
[email protected]
206-282-6798
Russell Warren, Vice President
[email protected]
360-479-7012
Wayne Gabel, Secretary
[email protected]
503- 658-4260 home
503– 927-2921 cell
Dana Suttell Treasurer
[email protected]
360-876-1197
Don Schleuse National
FMCA Director
[email protected]
949-230-0390
Herb Harris Alt. National
FMCA Director
[email protected]
360-430-3697
Checkout our
new website :
http:www.
nwccers.org
Mary Lou Thun* Newsletter Editor
[email protected]
360-901-5465
David Roberts, Past President
[email protected] 541-550-9660
Kris Casebeer*, Membership Chair
Lee Casebeer*, Assistant Membership Chair
[email protected] 503-807-9936
*denotes non-voting member
Northwest Country Coachers Chapter of FMCA
c/o Wayne Gabel
22952 S.E. Bohna Park Rd
Damascus, OR 97089
Please Join the NWCCers Yahoo Group
The Yahoo Group is a great way to share information in a
quick manner. There is considerable conversation about
parts, repairs and general items of interest. This site is even
more popular as we all search for answers about our Country
Coach. It’s fun, informative and free. Contact Lee Casebeer
at [email protected]
The next morning was blustery but it was the coast
in November!, Glenda Serex joined Frank and I for an afternoon of Geo Caching. This was her first time and Frank
helped her get acquainted with her GPS. The Down's also
were out and about town with their GPS. We had a great
time searching both the town and the beaches for
our caches.
Several of our company enjoyed a cozy afternoon
watching football games, while Vern watched the weather
and decided to not head out for the second tide. Clamming
in the heavy rain in the dark
changed his mind.
We all had a fun time learning more about each
other and while geo caching and golf seemed to be the
shared interests, once again we enjoyed each other's company for a wonderful dinner. The weather continued to be
an adventure, we had one of the doors of our clubhouse
blow open and break
off its hinge!, but we
were warm and dry
while we enjoyed
fresh breaded clams,
thanks Vern!
We decided
to enjoy breakfast
together Sunday before many headed
on. The Serex's
pulled out to hitch up the tow car and a mini tech session
ensued with Vern sharing his shield to protect the tow
car. Frank's brain is already spinning to make one for our
rig. What a way to end a great weekend.
Frank and I want to thank everyone for making it
easy for us to step in and organize the weekend. The park
once again was a joy to work with and while they told me
they REALLY missed Fred, they are looking forward to us
coming back. Dana Suttell
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Southwest Country Coach
Super Bowl Rally
February 3 – 7, 2011
Santee Lakes Recreation
Preserve
9310 Fanita Parkway
Santee, CA 92071-9003
www.santeelakes.com
619-596-3141
Southwest County Coachers are pleased to invite NorthWest Country Coachers to
attend the upcoming rally near San Diego, CA
Hosts: Barbara Schleuse & Barbara Holmes; Co-Hosts: Don Schleuse & Bill Holmes
What to Bring: One appetizer, happy hour beverages, and one bottle of wine with
Unique label
Check in Time: 1:00pm Check out Time: before noon
Rally Fee: Non Members SWCC:
$335
If you wish to come early or stay later, call the reservation office at the above address. Tell
them you want to be in the Willow Loop. Itinerary and driving directions will be provided
once registration is completed.
Registration: SWCC website: www.swcc.clubexpress.com
Registration cutoff date: January 15, 2011
Only 19 spaces available so sign up soon
Have you been following the new Sarah Palin reality show on cable TV? Guess what – she owns a
Country Coach! In the recent episode their coach was featured while they were in Homer, AK, on a commercial fishing
boat, she was on deck killing halibut with a baton. Then they moved into the Sound and were digging razor clams. The
entire Palin clan travels and camps together in their Country Coach Lexa during the show.
Alaska is in the club charter, maybe we could send her a formal invite to join the NWCCers. If she accepts, we could set
up a picture of Sarah on the front page of the Newsletter – wouldn’t that be a hoot! A little comic relief from Herb Harris!
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NorthWest Country Coachers
An FMCA Chapter, Chartered September 29, 2007, As a Regional Northwest area Country Coach Owner’s Club.
Membership Application
Date: __________________________________
Driver Name _______________________________________ Co-Pilot Name _________________________________________
Date of Birth: (MM/DD) _______________ Date of Birth: (MM/DD) _______________ Anniversary: (MM/DD)_______________
Mailing Address:
Street: ___________________________________________ City: ____________________State: ______ Zip: _____________
Phones: Home (
) ____________________ Driver Cell (
)__________________Co-Pilot Cell: (
) _________________
Residence Address, if different than mailing:
Street: ______________________________________________ City: __________________State: ______ Zip: ___________
More Information:
*FMCA # ______________________
CCI # -Optional_________ E-mail Address: __________________________________
Your Country Coach Information:
Year: _________________Length:__________ Model: _________________________________ Coach # __________________
Emergency Contact:
Contact: _______________________________________________
Relationship ___________________________________
Phone: (____)_______________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________
Any Special Medical Information: _______________________________________________________________________________
Your Favorite Activities &/or Special Interests: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Names & types of pets in Coach: _______________________________________________________________________
NWCC Facts: Our club holds several rallies each year in the Northwest to promote friendship and Camaraderie among Coach
owners. *We are a chapter of FMCA; therefore our members must also be current FMCA members. The annual membership fee
is $25 with an additional one (1) time $25 application fee. Application dues received after September 31 will cover the
remainder of the calendar year and the following year. Please mail your application and $50 check, Payable to: NORTHWEST
COUNTRY COACHERS; to our club Treasure at:
Dana Suttell, 3163 SE Tucci Pl. Port Orchard, WA. 98367
E-mail contact:
[email protected]
Contact Kris Casebeer, Our Membership Chairperson, with any Membership questions at:
Please join our Yahoo message forum group for continued communications and E-Letters at:
NorthWest Country Coachers Internet Website:
[email protected]
[email protected]
nwccers.org
Applicant Signatures
Driver _____________________________________________ Co-Pilot _______________________________________________
NWCCerMemberApplication-Rev-06/2010
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