ROCKWOOD WEST 

NEWSLETTER

OCTOBER 2013

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Thank you to everyone who supported me during my three years in office.  I appreciate everyone who hosted a rally or helped out at a rally.  Without your help this chapter could not survive.  This is my last president's message as Steve Smith takes over as president in November.  I've had an unforgettable three years in office and look forward to watching the chapter grow and prosper.  

Paulette Kotan, president

MEETING MINUTES:

Nevada Treasure RV Resort

Pahrump, NV

October 4, 2013

The meeting was called to order by the president who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Members in attendance:  Lenny, Gloria and Julie Blake, Gerry and Linda Chetelat, Wendy Holloway, Dennis and Paulette Kotan, Greg and Debbie Murrell, Hal and Cookie Ringhand, Rich and Linda Strobel, Henry and Lucille Yanoff, and Bill Proett and Beverly Hall.

The Strobels were thanked for hosting the rally in place of the Vargos who were unable to host because of health concerns.

Cookie made a motion to accept the minutes from our last official meeting as published in the blog.  The motion was seconded and approved.

The treasurer reported a balance on hand of $1,791.79 with an outstanding check to the Shiley Eye/Thyroid Fund in memory of Pat Himmer.  Linda S. made a motion to approve the treasurer's report.  The motion was seconded and approved.

National Director's Report:  Same as always, will not in the future entertain allowing 5th wheels or other trailers.  FMCA in the black for the 1st time due to cut backs, etc.

Nominating committee report:  Dennis presented the slate of officers for 2014 as follows:  President Steve Smith, Vice-president Cookie Ringhand, Secretary/Treasurer Mary Lee Smith, National Director Paulette Kotan, Assistant National Director Nick Escamilla, Nominating committee Dennis Kotan, Debbie Murrell and Linda Strobel.  Wendy made a motion to elect the officers by proclamation as there is no opposition to the nominations.  The motion was seconded and approved.

Old business:  Discussion of wearing of badges at club functions ended with all agreeing they don't mind wearing them and are proud of the badges.  This subject is covered in the bylaws.  The wearing of badges is a source of revenue for the chapter.  If the objection is to the fine for not wearing the badges this can be brought up for further discussion.

New business:  Greg had lunch with Russ and said he is putting up a good front and will be coming to the rally this November and hopes to attend other rallies as well.

Upcoming events and rallies:

The Christmas Party will again be hosted by the Kotans on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 12:00 p.m.  It will be potluck.  Further details will arrive by email.

January & February is a rolling rally hosted by Murrells and Escamillas.  This rally will begin in Quartzsite, followed by Alamo Lake, Wickenburg and Lake Havasu.  You must register for parts of this rally on your own.  For further information contact either Greg and Debbie or Nick and Ramona.

The May rally will be hosted by the Cheshires with the date and location to be announced.

Chetelats will host a rally in Chula Vista either in October or November 2014.

Ringhands will host a rally in 2014, the date and location to be announced. 

Wendy made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded and approved.  Meeting adjourned at 10:26 a.m.

WAGONMASTER'S REPORT:

We arrived at Nevada Treasure RV Resort on Sunday morning September 29th and found the Ringhands were already there.  They had arrived early so they could watch football on Sunday but had forgotten one important item, the satellite receiver.  The Chetelats were next to arrive so Gerry and I got the Ringhands over the air signal working so Hal could get some football to satisfy his needs!!  Wendy showed up on Sunday without Lloyd.  Lloyd had injured his back/neck so he stayed home to rest and wait for surgery.  The surgery was successful.  Lloyd we thought of you and missed you all week.

More members started arriving on Wednesday for a total of 9 rigs.  We had great weather all week except for one windy day.

The gals had a lot of fun checking out the local stores and Greg was off to the auction house to find some special items to bid on so he could take a little bit of Pahrump home.  Gerry and I did some Geocaching and found a beautiful gorge with a spring.  Hal and I along with Gerry and Greg took a nice "hiway" :o) back to the gorge a day later where we saw a family of wild horses up close.

We moved the hosted breakfast from Saturday to Friday morning so we could get an early start to the wine stomp on Saturday.  Thanks to Wendy for doing the pancakes and Linda for cooking eggs.  We couldn't have done it without your help.  Great job!!

 Everyone enjoying breakfast on Friday morning.

After the meeting on Friday the ladies had a great workshop put on by Linda.  I know the ladies really appreciate you doing this.

 

On Saturday we were off early for the Pahrump Valley Grape Stomp and other things.

The grape stomp was a lot of fun with great buys on wine and lots of vendors and eats.  If we go again next year several members want to take part in the team grape stomping!

 It is always good to see Lenny at the rallies.

 More great pictures from Richard.

Saturday night's potluck dinner in the big room went off well with so much gooooood food, I'm sure everyone went away full.  After dinner several members played Farkle.  I heard that Cookie came out the big winner.
On Sunday morning we had a continental breakfast and most members were off for home or other destinations except for us and Murrells who didn't leave until Monday.
We enjoyed hosting the rally for everyone but really missed Bill and Sandy, the original hosts, as they had to cancel due to Sandy's medical issues.  Get well Sandy, we miss you both!

Rich and Linda Strobel, wagonmasters

Pictures this month by Rich and Wendy.