WAGONMASTER'S REPORT:
Another Rockwood West fun rally in Pismo Beach, CA. Fourteen rigs attending. Thursday and Friday were beautiful sunshine days; however, Saturday and Sunday were cold and raining. Friday's pancake breakfast was a great start for the day.
Lloyd, Bill and Tom cooked up a mess of pancakes and sausage for everyone to enjoy
Following breakfast Linda Chetelat led a group, including Frank, in making cute little ribbon Christmas trees. Linda prepared all of the ribbon in advance with the help of Sandy.
Friday night's potluck dinner was an overwhelming success, with everyone eating till they were filled to the brim. Several desserts were provided with someone helping himself to thirds.
After breakfast on Saturday morning of cook your own eggs in a bag, several of the guys went to the Nipomo swap meet and some of the gals went to Avila Country Barn where ice cream was enjoyed.Saturday afternoon was the scrumptious Santa Maria style BBG cooked by Bill Proett's friend Paul Wisser consisting of top block, beans, bread and Lloyd's famous homemade potato salad. Then we were off to the Melodrama in Oceano, CA. where we saw Trudy & The Beast, an absolutely hilarious show. Due to a late lunch and an early dinner and it only being 7 p.m. Denny's restaurant was calling us to go have ice cream; banana splits and sundaes!!!! Sunday morning's continental breakfast ended our outing. Everyone was off to their own destination. A good time was had by all.
I would also like to mention Rockwood West has a new Pokeno Queen, Lucille Yanoff!!! She likes it so much she wants to do away with the pennies and play with quarters!!!! Look out ladies.....
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
We just concluded our final rally for 2010 and I'm already looking forward to a busy camping schedule for 2011. Rockwood West has a rally scheduled for almost every month next year! If you are interested in hosting or co-hosting a rally checkk out the rally schedule below to see what is available. We have a wonderful group of members who enjoy being together and having a great time. Thanks for your continuing contributions to our fine chapter. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season.
Paulette Kotan, president
MINUTES:
Pismo Coast Village RV Resort, Pismo Beach, CA
November 5, 2010
The meeting was called to order by the president who led us in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members in attendance: Lenny and Gloria Blake, Jim and June Cheshire, Gerry and Linda Chetelat, Nick and Ramona Escamilla with guest Frank, Russ and Pat Himmer, Lloyd and Wendy Holloway, Tom and Elaine Holloway, Dennis and Paulette Kotan, Greg and Debbie Murrell, Steve and Marylee Smith, Rich and Linda Strobel, Bill and Sandy Vargo and Henry and Lucille Yanoff plus our guest Bill Proett.
Motion to approve the minutes from the October meeting as posted in the chapter blog was made by Lloyd and seconded by Tom. The motion carried.
The treasurer reported a balance of $2,589.07. Motion to approve the treasurer's report was made by Pat and seconded by Dennis. The motion carried.
There was no national director's report.
Old business: None
New business: A check was presented to Rich and Linda Strobel in appreciation of their fine service as past president and secretary/treasurer of the chapter.
Our appreciate for their hard work and great rally was extended to Lloyd, Wendy and Bill Proett.
A motion was made to give Linda Chetelat $150.00 for craft supplies was made by Pat and seconded by Linda S. The motion carried.
Replacement of the old electric grill was discussed and a motion to replace it was made by Pat, and seconded by Linda S. The motion carried. Debbie volunteered to purchase the new grill prior to the February rally.
There was also a discussion regarding the purchase of two 4-slice toasters but it was rejected. It was decided the wagonmaster for each rally will post on the bulletin if toasters are needed.
New members Jim and June were presented with the Rockwood West flag and one was also given to Dennis and Paulette. Cookie Ringhand will be making more for those members who still do not have one.
The procedure for going to the Indio rally was presented by Sandy. A following discussion resulted in the chapter not going as a group. There was also a discussion regarding a rally in Quartzsite but the matter was left unresolved at this time.
Debbie provided information for their rally in Vista on February 3-5 and advised GIA needs at least 15 people to attend for the chapter to have a tour of their facility.
Paulette and Dennis provided more information regarding things to do in Death Valley at the March 2-9 rally.
Linda C. provided additional information about things to do in the San Diego area during the rally at Chula Vista RV April 1-3.
Nick asked for a show of hands for the May rally at Lone Pine.
Pat asked for interest in a future rally at Viejas Indian Reservation/Casino in Alpine.
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Tom and seconded by Wendy. The motion carried.
RALLY SCHEDULE:
February 3-6 Vista Elks hosted by Greg and Debbie Murrell
March 2-9 Death Valley National park arranged by Dennis and Paulette Kotan
April 1-3 Chula Vista RV Resort hosted by Gerry and Linda Chetelat
May 13-15 Lone Pine hosted by Nick and Ramona Escamilla
September Date to be determined, Viejas Indian Reservation/Casino hosted by Russ and Pat Himmer
October Date to be determined, Pismo Coast RV Resort hosted by Steve and Marylee Smith and Henry and Lucille Yanoff
Wendy's Nut Recipe
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4 - 10 oz bags of slivered almonds
2 - 10 oz bags of chopped walnuts
2 - 10 oz bags of chopped pecans
4-6 tablespoons cinnamon - or to taste
Mix all in a large bowl, set aside.
In a glass bowl mix together 3/4 cup canola oil (put oil in bowl first as syrup will stick to bowl), 1 1/2 cups maple syrup, 4-6 tablespoons vanilla or almond extract. Note, if you are using almond extract you will have to determine how much to use as it is very bitter. Mix well. Pour over nut mixture.
Place in large flat pan and place in over at 350 degrees for approximately 1/2 hour. Every 5-7 minutes stir mix around.
