ROCKWOOD WEST NEWSLETTER
MAY-JUNE 2011
President's Message: Rockwood West members had a wonderful rally in Lone Pine, the Escamillas and McAfees, as usual, did a marvelous job hosting the group. There were many interesting things to do in the area and everyone took advantage. We all missed Rich and Linda Strobel. Rich is undergoing treatment for bladder cancer and has to remain close to home during this time. Duke Heffern continues to recover from his heart attack. Please keep both Rich and Duke in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with their medical problems.
Our next rally isn't until September and I'm sorry we won't be together before then. I hope you all have a wonderful summer and I look forward to seeing everyone at the next rally in September.
Minutes:
The meeting was called to order at Boulder Creek RV Resort on May 14, 2011 at 9:45 a.m. The president led the group in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present: Gerry and Linda Chetelat, Jim and June Cheshire, Nick and Ramona Escamilla, Bob and Karenann Evans, Dennis and Paulette Kotan, Mac and Nita McAfee, Greg and Debbie Murrell, Hal and Cookie Ringhand, Steve and Mary Lee Smith and Bill and Sandy Vargo. Guests present: Bob and Linda Karr who informed the membership they planned to join our fun filled chapter.
Dennis made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as printed in the blog, seconded by Ramona. The motion carried.
Treasurer's report: Linda reported a balance of $1,835.11. Motion to approve made by Nita, seconded by Hal. The motion carried.
Old business: None
New business: Paulette informed the members of the upcoming election of officers for FMCA. The names of those running will be found in the FMCA magazine along with their resumes. Everyone should let Lloyd know of their preferences so he can decide how to vote at the August convention. Since the Holloways are on the road, please notify Lloyd by email.
A discussion was held concerning the Oktoberfest in Hemet at the end of September and whether we will attend as a group. The Indio rally was also discussed. The theme for the January 11-15, 2012 rally is Pirate Treasure. Cookie said Wendy has already started collecting Pirate things for a float in the parade. We all need to get behind her effort and attend the rally. There was a show of hands of those interested but nothing was finalized. Paulette asked for a show of hands of anyone interested in going to the north rim of the Grand Canyon next spring. This was well received. Linda Chetelat gave us an update on the health concerns of Rich, Cathy Heffern and Duke Heffern. We hope to see all of them at our next rally.
A motion to adjourn was made by Gerry, seconded by Ramona. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
RALLY SCHEDULE:
Sept. 8-11, Viejas Casino Alpine, CA hosted by Himmers
Oct. 20-23, Pismo Coast RV Resort hosted by Smith and Yanoff
2012
Jan. 11-15, WMHA Rally, Indio
Jan. TBA, Quartzsite hosted by Murrells
June TBA, North Rim, Grand Canyon hosted by Kotan
June 25-28, Lone Pine Mule Days hosted by Escamilla and McAfee
WAGONMASTER'S REPORT:
The May rally was held at Boulder Creek RV Resort in Lone Pine, CA. As you can see the RV park welcomed the group. We had a nice turnout of 11 coaches. The weather was perfect and we had a great time. Those of you that couldn't make it missed a fun rally. The park has very nice facilities and sites and the management was great.
Everything started on Thursday evening with lots of good appetizers and many laughs. The weather was so nice that many of us stayed outside chatting well passed bedtime.
Friday we all got together for a nice breakfast of Chili Relleno casserole and an egg baked casserole made with crescent rolls along with fruit, English muffins and bagels. You can see the cooks busy in the lovely kitchen area.
Thanks to Linda, the ladies had another great craft time decorating mugs. We always amuse ourselves and poor Linda is trying to explain to us what to do.
Afterwards several people went to do some sightseeing. Among the favorite sites were the Alabama Hills, the Movie Museum for movies made in the Alabama Hills, Manzanar Museum/Japanese Internment Camp, the Whitney Portal and many others. So much to see and so little time. In the evening we discussed what we had seen and decided what we wanted to do the next day.
Friday night's dinner consisted of Tri-Tip and chicken served with potato salad and ranch style beans. The cooks did a wonderful job. Dessert consisted to Red Velvet Cake and Brownies. Yum-Yum!
After dinner on Friday some of us played a new game - Farkle. It's a dice game and we had so much fun, laughing and yelling Farkle along with some other choice words that Nick and June arranged a "Farkle" tournament for Saturday night. After Saturday night's potluck it was time for the "Farkle" tournament. We had 20 out of the 22 attending the rally that participated in the tournament divided into 3 table of players. I think we could have made it to the million-dollar AFV show and easily have won. If only someone was video taping. Third place was won by Linda C, second was won by Steve and first was won by Ramona who is showing off her winnings.
Those that remained did more sightseeing and went out to dinner together. It was a nice time for all and a big good-bye.
We would like to thank Nita and Mac for helping put on this great rally. Also all of those who attended, we would have no rally without you. And thanks to all of you who pitched in and helped us get ready to eat and with the mess of cleaning up.
Ramona and Nick
