Sweetwater Summit in Bonita, CA April 28 - May 1, 2016

President's Report

I may be repeating myself but we started our new year out with a great January rally at Quartzsite, Az.  Even though this was a no host rally, it turned out to be a very enjoyable time.

The February rally was held at Buelton, Flying Flags RV Resort hosted by the Yanoff's and Escamilla's again a great time was had by all.

Our March rally was hosted by the Chetelat's at Fountain of Youth RV resort in Niland, CA. Unfortunately we were unable to attend but understand a great time was had by all.

April rally was held at Sweetwater Summit County Campground, Bonita, CA.   Thanks to Debbie and Greg Murrell for the quick shift from Oak Creek RV resort (who was unable to accommodate our size of group) to Sweetwater. A special thanks to you two for your quick reaction and a great rally.

All in all our rally schedule has been very successful and on behalf of our group, I want to thank all you for all your hard work.

Steve Smith

MEETING MINUTES

Sweetwater Summit Regional Park

Bonita, CA

April 30, 2016

The meeting was called to order at 6:15 P.M. by President Steve Smith who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Members in attendance:  Rich and Linda Strobel, Nick and Ramona Escamilla, Bill and Sandy Vargo, Dennis and Paulette Kotan, Hal and Cookie Ringhand, Jerry and Linda Chetelet, Mac and Nita McAfee, Greg and Debbie Murrell, Walt and Pam Rose and Steve and Mary Lee Smith.

Debbie read the minutes from the last meeting at Buellton.  Nita moved to approve them and it was seconded by Linda S.

Treasurers Report:  We have a balance of $3641.34 in the treasury.  Mary Lee reported that she had talked to the President of the local B of A regarding the future $16. service fee if our balance falls below $3000.  The President said that since we were longtime members if we ever received a service fee that we are to call and they would deduct it from our account.

There are 21 coaches in Rockwood West counting the Vargos and Bill Pruitt.

National Directors Report:  Nick reported he had received the ballot for the National Director of FMCA.

Old Business:  None

Newsletter Report:  Debbie reported that no one had sent her anything.  Please send "Wagon Masters" Report, pictures, etc. to Debbie so she doesn't need to keep reminding everyone.

New Business:  Ramona asked for a show of hands to see how many were interested in a "Rally Destinations" list of sites in S. California, Nevada and Arizona.  She said that she would print some and hand them out to those who wanted one.

Rally Schedule:  The next scheduled rally will be Nov. 10th to Nov. 13th at Santee Lakes hosted by the Kotans.

Dennis made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded by Linda S.  Meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M.

April 28-May 1

Sweetwater Summit County Campground, Bonita, CA

Wagonmaster’s Report - Murrells

After almost canceling this rally one week before the scheduled arrival date, we felt everything went pretty well!  For those of you that didn't know, the original campground (booked in first week of February) notified us that they did not have room for so many large motorhomes.  Our first thought was we would have to cancel the rally.  But a friend encouraged us to attempt to find another campground, within 7 days, for 11 rigs.  Luckily, it all came together!

Oh, look!  We are eating!

Our Crafty Leader showing us how to make resin filled bezels.

Anyway, we had a fun time, as always.  The weather made for a damp breakfast one morning after a short spurt of sprinkles but otherwise was good.  The nights were chilly so we went to our coaches soon after the evening meals, since we did not have a room at this campground.  However, we had a good craft session with Linda making resin filled bezels.  Some people went to the Imperial Beach community garage sale and came back with a lot of “good loot”.  The food was good as usual, as yummy things kept coming out of the RVs.  Probably the most attention getting item was the sighting of a rattlesnake in the brush between 2 member’s rigs!

We had such a good turnout of members:  Kotans, MacAfees, Chetelats, Strobels, Escamillas, Roses, Vargos, Ringhands, Smiths, Opteyndts, Murrells and Russ Himmer showed up for the potluck.  

FYI  Several members are meeting between Cody, WY and the east entrance to Yellowstone at the Yellowstone Valley Inn/RV Park June 20-26.  Each member has made their own reservation.  Let the Murrells know if anyone else is interested.