President`s Message - Singles International

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Singles International
Scuttlebutt
President’s Message
Hello S.I. Members!
June-July 2014
www.fmca-si.com
Volume 30 Issue 4
June-July 2014
Inside this issue:
President’s Message 1
Wow! Have you looked at Page 62 of the May FMCA magazine? Check it Officers
out!! Our own S.I. members Bob Kelley and Bob McNichols are pictured
Treasurer’s Report
playing Bean Bag Toss. Way to go, gentlemen!
Those of us that attended the Lebanon INTO Rally enjoyed some real
country-style music (and jokes) in addition to another great appearance by
Sarah Getto. This was a small rally compared to Perry, but it was a very
relaxing time and gave us an opportunity to do other things, especially after the rain stopped.
A special thank you from me to all the S.I.s who showed up at 6:30 am
each morning to assist with the breakfasts that were catered and served
by Cracker Barrel staff. We were noticed by others and commented upon
for our cheerfulness and helpfulness. THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!!
Next up is the Fleetwood/GLAMARAMA Rally at Goshen, IN June 10-14.
We have been once again requested to help out and though we may be
small in numbers, we will do what we can to help.
I have heard that several will be having surgeries in the next few months:
knee, cataract, foot so my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved for a speedy recovery and good outcome.
I will be slowly (emphasis on slowly) making my way westward from FL to
OR after July 4th for the FMCA Rally in Redmond to be held Aug. 13-16th.
I plan to travel through the plains states – Montana, Wyoming, Idaho – so
give a shout and a call if you want to join me.
Thank you, Claudia Giddens, for being johnny-on-the-post in retyping the
tri-fold flyer due to the badge increase. I have gotten more flyers printed
so if anyone needs some, let me know and I will get them to you. We had
250 printed at Perry and we were down to less than 75 at Lebanon. Don’t
forget to drop some off at Laundromats or campgrounds you may be patronizing. It is a good tool for letting others know about our chapter.
Hope to see you somewhere down the road!! Take care and safe travels
to each one of you.
Margie
P.S. On a personal note, your phone calls, emails and cards were most
appreciated when my oldest son, Bob, passed away in March. I did return
to California for his small memorial service and got to spend more time
with other family and friends. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Newsletter for Singles International Chapter of Family Motor Coach Association 2014
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Rally Reports
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3-7
Upcoming Events
8-9
New Members
Application
Calendar
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10
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Next input deadline:
August 5
Our Webmaster
has been diligently
working to revamp
the website. The
work he has done
is phenomenal.
The site should be
fully functional
shortly.
THANKS to BOB!!!
SI Website:
fmca-si.com
Website under
revision.
Watch for
changes!!!
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Treasurer’s Report
Officers
President
Margie Rodgers
PO Box 2577 PMB 4921
Pensacola, FL 32513
707-429-2610
[email protected]
Executive VP
Jo Wilson
3268 Wilderness Trail
Kissimmee, FL 34736
[email protected]
352-978-6864
Secretary
Margie Rodgers
See President
Treasurer
Carol Klenow
3590 Round Bottom Rd.
PMB 401826
Cincinnati, OH 45244-3026
810-287-1486
[email protected]
Rocky Mountain Area VP
Joanne Harnit
124 Rainbow Dr. #2420
Livingston, TX 77399-7396
307-630-7396
[email protected]
Northwest Area VP
Jill Buck
8921 NE 148th Pl
Kenmore, WA 98028
425-891-6293
[email protected]
Great Lakes Area VP
Susan Balmert
PMB 260271
440-315-8417
[email protected]
South Central Area VP
Judy Porter
144 Rainbow Dr #4425
Livingston, TX 77399
214-770-7751
[email protected]
April 1– May 31, 2014
Beginning Cash
$8125.60
Income
$180.00
Expenses
$854.69
Net Increase/Decrease
-$674.69
Cash on Hand
Cash in Bank
$7450.91
Total Cash
$7450.91
BY-LAWS
Just to let everyone know, FMCA requires the paragraph about 1/3 ownership
to be in our by-laws. After reinsertion, FMCA has approved the by-laws in total.
The change in question was Article III, Membership, Numbers 5,6, and 7. The
by-laws are now on the web site for all to read. Thanks to all for your input and
help.
Margie
Eastern Area VP
Betty Howard
342 Jay Street
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
703-581-7262
[email protected]
Northeast Area VP
Bob Burnham
PO Box 203
Hinsdale, NH 03451
663-762-0172
[email protected]
Southeast Area VP
Betty Kirby
315 Sandhurst Dr
Orange City, FL 32763
386-801-7804
Western Area VP
Carol Preimesberger
120 Rainbow Dr #2097
Livingston, TX 77399
714-231-1414
[email protected]
Vacant: Midwest VP
Newsletter Editor VP
Claudia Giddens
PMB 387708
270-217-8192
[email protected]
National Director
John McPherson
PO Box 1347
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-880-9347
[email protected]
Alternate National Director
Joanne Harnit
124 Rainbow Dr. #2420
Livingston, TX 77399-7396
307-630-7396
[email protected]
Webmaster:
Bob Kelley
201 Dale Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
[email protected]
860-563-4259
Web site: fmca-si.com
Publication of Singles International Chapter of FMCA
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Cloud Nine Rally
Great fun was had by all at Cloud 9 again this year. Even though the kitchen was closed and
we were not able to have our usual breakfasts, we had no shortage of opportunities for group
dinners. From the traditional margarita party to sausages on the grill, a grilled chicken dinner
and of course the fresh caught fish on the coals there was no shortage. The rainy days found
us at either the 3 Legged Mule or the Hitching Post. Just about everyone had an opportunity to
go for an ATV ride but the camaraderie was what made the event special. Afternoon socials
were well attended but what was said at Cloud 9, stays at Cloud 9. See pictures on page 3.
Attendees: Noreen Whalen, Peter Peterson, Bill Molenaar, Marilyn Schillinger, Peter Leodler,
Frances Leodler, Cecil Philips, Brenda Deese, Ken Olsen, Bonnie Olsen, Carol Klenow, John
Hubbard, Al Buscher, Judy Porter
Cloud Nine Fun
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Into pre-rally-Lebanon tn
The rain from Perry, GA followed the early bird group of S.I.s who arrived for the Lebanon INTO rally. There were
several inches of standing water and lots of mud around the coaches. That, however, did not deter the group from
having a good time of shopping, eating, visiting, sight-seeing and, of course, cards and games. Betty Howard, Host,
made arrangements for us to use the schoolhouse, which we were parked next to, for our happy hours, breakfast
and games. Some S.I.s even went to the Grand Ole Opry. The first night, we had strawberry shortcake to celebrate
the April birthdays: Claudia Giddens, John McPherson, Betty Howard, and Margie Rodgers. A very special thank
you to Claudia and Betty Kirby for arranging that treat. Betty Howard fixed breakfast both mornings – eggs, pancakes, fruit, toast. The sun did come out, warmed us up and dried out the ground. It was nice to have two new
members of our chapter join us – Jeannine Fontaine and Tom Cahill. At our last happy hour, we were joined by
FMCA President Charlie Adcock and his wife, Gloria. We all introduced ourselves and then he gave us his thoughts
and ideas in regard to the future direction of FMCA that he would like to happen. He also gave us an itinerary of
their future travels. He is hoping to meet with every FMCA chapter and as many members as he can. Those attending the pre-rally were: Sue Balmert, Tom Cahill, Rosalie Comisky, Rod Cross, Jeannine Fontaine, Claudia Giddens,
Betty Howard, Bob Kelley, Marilyn Kelley, Betty Kirby, Dale Koepka, Bob McNichols, John McPherson, Nancy Miller,
Margie Rodgers, Ethel Sawyer, and Martha Werre.
Submitted by Margie Rodgers
Lebanon INTO Rally:
After the rains stopped, the week in Lebanon turned out to be very nice and warm. Those of us who were there
were entertained by two different country music groups (and their jokes) as well as Sarah Getto. The first afternoon,
our speaker was the Historian for the city of Lebanon. He gave a very interesting talk and he also included the fact
that he was one of the twelve original members from Lebanon who had the idea of creating the Cracker Barrel restaurants. The first restaurant, however, began in Manchester, about 60 miles south of Lebanon.
Cracker Barrel prepared a full course breakfasts and served them for three mornings. The S.I.s were there early
each morning to make sure tables were clean and new silverware set out for the attendees. The ice cream social
was fun – lots of ice cream for everyone.
The chapter fair was very small; we were represented but very few people attended. There weren’t many vendors
and less than 10 coaches on display so we didn’t spend lots of money there. We just spent our money at other places like shopping malls, restaurants and the Grand Ole Opry. We also got in some sight-seeing, going as far as
Nashville area, which really wasn’t that far. The train that was mentioned was actually a commuter train that left early in the morning and returned late in the afternoon. Betty Howard and Sue Balmert were winners at Card Bingo.
Final count for coaches was 198 and the attendance was probably around 400.
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Reflections of INTO Rally in Lebanon, TN
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Feet need a soak after all that walking at the Perry Rally!!
Claudia Giddens, Al Vormittag and
Bob Kelley
Super men and Wonder
Woman invade the Dance
Rally
Rod Cross, Margie Rodgers, Sue
Balmert, Jo Wilson, John McPherson
Bonnie Olsen, Ken Olsen,
Carol Klenow
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FMCA President, Charlie Adcock
and his wife Gloria meet with Si’s
at happy hour. People are
really excited as Charlie discusses bringing back the Assist program with no dues increase.
Charlie is always straight-forward
and is a terrific asset to FMCA.
Margie Rodgers, Betty Kirby. Betty Howard and Bob McNichols listen closely to Charlie Adcock’s
discussion of upcoming plans for
FMCA.
Jeannine Fontaine, Ethel Sawyer
and Nancy Miller are interested in
things Charlie Adcock is saying.
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Upcoming Events
GLAMARAMA (G.L.A.S.S)
Our pre rally will be held on June 10th at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen, IN. When you get there just let
them know that you are parking with Singles International and they will park you with the group. We have 8 spaces
saved for us. If you haven’t pre registered for the early day you can pay for it when you get there. The cost for the
early day is $25.00.
Submitted by Susan Balmert Cell : 440-315-8417 [email protected]
FMCA Family Reunion
Redmond OR
August 13-16
Info is out for registration, and now is the time to be making plans. No pre-rally is currently being planned. I am helping Jill Buck with scheduling and planning. SI's arriving may gather in the holding area to enter together. Entry date
info to come. Interested members may do post-rally at Mt Bachelor Ski Park and visit the many river, mountain,
refuge, and nature parks and sites in area. Contact Joanne Harnit if planning to attend.
Submitted by Joanne Harnit
Besides Joanne Harnit and Margie Rodgers, who’s planning to attend? Let us know so we can plan to get together.
Margie has already received a request from FMCA for S.I. help with the games. As Joanne is involved with Frustrated
Maestros, she cannot plan a pre-rally but we can have a post rally. Let us know if you’re coming!
Gear
Ashville NC September 24-28
Pre-rally to be announced
Western Area Rallies
Just a reminder that there will be a pre or post rally preceding or following the Indio rally, January 7-11 and the National Rally in Pomona at the end of March. We hope to be well represented at both of these rallies. If there is anyone who could help me with these rallies as a greeter(someone who helps bring in the SI’s as a group to the rally),
please contact Carol Preimesberger at 714-231-1414. Thanks in advance for all your support.
All Singles Rally
Sept. 3-12 Junction City OR
Join all RV singles for a rally at Guaranty RV in Junction City Oregon. Boondocking is free and plans include
tours, covered bridges, waterfalls, lava beds, scenic wonders and other great activities.
Reservations are required. Contact Ernie Grabstein, [email protected] 775-781-0950 or
Wanda McDonald [email protected] 928-304-1912
All Singles Dance Rally
Plan now to attend the Annual All Singles Dance Rally, April 5-16, 2015 Bandera, TX
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ATTENTION ALL THOSE IN FLORIDA:
How about getting together over the 4th of July??? Can something be arranged – pool party, camping, picnic, or just getting together??
From your web master
I am currently in the process of creating a new website for the SI community. It will consist of a Home page viewable to the public with a link to a downloadable membership application. The home page will also have a brief
synopsis on who we are and what we are about. The home page may not be finished for some time but the Forum as explained below will be open.
For members only, I am putting together what is know as a Bulletin Board, or Forum. This Forum will allow
members to post and share thoughts and experiences with each other in an interactive way.
When ready, if not already up, there will be a link on the home page that you can access the Forum . Registration is required in order to keep it open only to SI members. Please, when you register, put your own name under
referrer, or use your email that you use on the SI member list so I can verify you are a member in good standing
and approve registration. Your user name you chose on the board can be anything you want it to be.
Rules for the forum: No Political conversation or threads will be allowed. No bashing/or flaming of other people
will be tolerated. Anything else is fine. The idea is to play nice and have a nice place to play together :) We are all
in this together. It should be a lot of fun. Scuttlebutt will be on the Forum for download as well as any information
about current happenings, rallies, caravans etc...The forum should replace Escuttlebutt and make communication
easier.
I hope you enjoy the new format and hope to see you there soon.
Bob Kelley
FMCA RALLIES: Register with FMCA
Great Lakes
June 11-15
Goshen, IN
Northeast Area
July 17-21
Essex Junction,VT
Midwest.
Aug. 27-30
Lincoln, NB
Eastern
Sept. 24-26
Asheville, NC
South Central
Oct.1-5
Shreveport, La
SINGLES INTERNATIONAL RALLIES:
Redmond Pre or Post Rally
Redmond, OR
TBA
See calendar to contact host
GEAR Pre-rally
Asheville, NC
TBA
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Chapter of Family Motor Coach Association
Membership Application/ Renewal Form/ Information/ Update (Changes )
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM WHEN RENEWING MEMBERSHIP
Name:
FMCA #:__________Date______________
Address:
City:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
____State ___ Ziip________
Email address:
________
Dues are not prorated
Initial Membership: $10.00 plus $12.00 for badge Total $22.00
Renewals $10.00
form)
Canadians add $5.35 for handling Canadian checks
Make Checks Payable to: SI Chapter of FMCA
Mail to: Singles International
Carol Klenow, Treasurer 3590 Round Bottom Rd. PMB 401826
Badge Information: As you want it on your badge: Name____
Ship Badge to:
(Due Oct.1- please fill out
Name
City and State
_______ ___
Address
City
I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE MY SCUTTLEBUTT (NEWSLETTER)
State/Zip
ON LINE ___
_
BY MAIL ___
I WOULD____or WOULD NOT____like my information to be listed on roster to be available to Singles International members only.
__________________________________ ____________________________ _____________________
Supporter’s Club
Membership in the volunteer SI Supporters Club of $5.00/year will help supplement the cost of our Scuttlebutt,
with your name acknowledged in the club roster (from October 1 to September 30)
F232089
Costagllola, Barbara
F405904
Jamison, Sydney **
F126136
Dilgard, Dr. Charles
F409275
Johnson, Russ **
F228747
Ditmer, Ed
F401826
Klenow, Carol
F388122
Freeman, Jane
F413809
Mankin, Allen
F216421
Gobbi, John **
F273195
Metts, Calvin **
F244747
Hahn, John E.
F088818
McPherson, John
F198481
Harnit, Joanne
F422874
Mikiewicz, Wm. **
F387669
Haukass, Pamela
F115123
Montgomery, John
F179045
Hern, Corrella
F151445
Sawyer, Ethel
F371959
Hynds, Francis C.
F340184
Wannamaker, Mary Ann **
F373763
Wittenauer, Alfred
** More than $5.00 contributed
New Members
Beard, Darlene
Wayne, Evelyn D.
Hallsville, TX
Sullivan, IL
F-439761
F-380728
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2014 Rally calendar
June
10-Glamarama Pre Rally
Goshen, IN
Host: Sue Balmert
July
August
17-21
Northeast Area
Essex Junction, VT
13-16
Family Reunion
Redmond, Oregon
Register with FMCA
Register with FMCA
Post Redmond Rally
Mt Bachelor Ski Park
Host Joanne Harnit
11-15
Glamarama
Goshen, IN
September
3-12 All Singles Rally
Junction City, OR
Host: Ernie Grabstein
GEAR PreRally To Be
Announced-check website
Register with FMCA
27-30 Midwest
Lincoln, Nebraska
Register with FMCA
October
1-5 South Central
Shreveport, LA
Register with FMCA
November
December
24-28 GEAR
Asheville, NC
Register with FMCA
January
2015
7-11
Indio Rally
Indio, CA
Pre or Post rally info:
check website
Next Issue Deadline: August 5
Check out website
fmca-si.com
Claudia Giddens, Scuttlebutt Editor
125 Blue Heron Blvd.
Haines City, FL 33844
June-July 2014

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