Santee Lakes RV Resort

November 9 - 12, 2017

WAGONMASTERS' REPORT

Our campout at Santee Lakes began on Thursday, November 9th.  We had 10 rigs registered but Bill Proett and his friend cancelled for health reasons within two weeks of the campout.  Everyone except the Yanoffs had arrived in the afternoon.  Around 5 p.m. we left for Phil’s BBQ in Santee for dinner. Russ Himmer’s daughter Terry, son-in-law Brian and son Rusty joined us for dinner. Everyone ordered whatever they wanted and it was all delicious.

When we came back to the campground the Yanoffs, including their grandson Andrew, had arrived.  We sat around the campfire until late into the evening.

On Friday morning we began the day with egg casseroles, fruit, juice and toast.  Before breakfast Rich and Bob were around the lake taking pictures.  After breakfast everyone spent the day as they wished.  We gathered around the fire for heavy happy hour followed by S’mores and/or toasted marshmallows.  

Saturday morning we had raisin bread French toast, fruit and juice for breakfast.  After eating, Linda Chetelat conducted the meeting.  Shortly thereafter, Linda also got the ladies and Andrew together to make Christmas hangings.

Saturday’s dinner was bratwurst, beans and potato salad with brownie sundaes for dessert.  Walt and Pam Rose, Brian and Terry and Rusty Himmer joined us for dinner.    After dinner we returned to the campsites and, once again, gathered around the fire for S’mores and/or marshmallows.  

Sunday was a quick breakfast of coffee cakes, blueberry and banana bread with the last of the fruit and juice.  After breakfast everyone went back to their coaches to get ready to leave for home.  

We were the last to leave as we had a lot of stuff to put away and make the coach ready to travel.  After getting everything cleaned up Dennis started to dump the tanks.  Big mistake!!  The sewer backed up almost immediately and he was stuck too far away to close the dump valves.  I had to get out of the coach quickly and close the valve.  We had to call the office for help which took about an hour.  Two guys came out to the site and pumped out the sewer where they found a large rock blocking the drain.  Once that was removed we could continue dumping and get on our way.  We didn’t leave the campground until 2:30 p.m.

All in all it was a successful campout with great weather.  Everyone had a good time sitting around the fire and getting caught up on the latest news.  

Paulette and Dennis

Wagonmasters

Minutes of Meeting

Meeting called to order by VP Linda Chetelat @10:07 on 11/11/17.  Pledge of Allegiance was led by Linda.
Minutes from last meeting that appeared in the blog were moved to be accepted and approved.
Treasurers Report from blog $3843.84, was moved to be accepted and approved.
No National Director's report.
Old Business: None
New Business:  Debbie from the nominating committee named the nominees for 2018 officers:
President:  Rich Strobel
VP:  Bob Opteyndt
Sec/Treas:  Teddie Opteyndt
National Director:  Paulette Kotan
Alternate:  Greg Murrell
Nominating Committee:  Debbie Murrell, Gerry Chetelat, Linda Strobel
The nominees were unanimously accepted and installed.
Discussion opened by Paulette regarding the 30th Anniversary of the club will be in April of 2018.  She suggested the Club, due to the fact we have sufficient funds in the treasury, pay for a rally and food for all those attending.  The rally TBA, will be hosted by the Kotans and the Murrells.
Richard advised everyone of the Bluegrass Festival in Blythe, CA will be on Jan. 19-21.  Camping $60 and individual entries $40, for anyone wishing to attend.
No one volunteered for any rallys in 2018.
Meeting was moved and seconded to be closed at 10:25 am.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BLYTHE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, call Rich Strobel or go online.  You will register independently online.














 Teddie Obteyndt

Buelton, CA Flying Flags Resort, March 19-23

                                    FLYING FLAGS RALLY  MARCH 2017

Hello fellow Rockers! We had a wonderful rally in Buellton last week.  The afternoon started with a Chili Festival that the RV park was hosting. There was a wide variety of chilis to taste. Along with different beers and wines to taste to your hearts content (or until you fell over). 

The rally began with a Happy Hour gathering, where everyone caught up on the latest news.  On Monday, after a leisurely continental breakfast and lots of talking, everyone headed to Jalama Beach. The ride was gorgeous! Green, green hills and some wild flowers were starting to bloom. After a delicious lunch, we all walked the beach. Although it was gloomy out, it didn’t seem to matter. Penny (Smith’s new puppy), had her first beach experience and loved it. After a heavy hors d’oeuvre happy hour that evening, everyone retired early.  

Tuesday we had a “make your own omelet bar ” where you put your ingredients in baggies for boiling. Then there was a member meeting. Linda had a cute, fun craft for the ladies.  Then the day was free to do what you wanted. Some went to Solvang, while others drove the country side. Some simply rested.  Six of us went to check out a brewery/restaurant for dinner on Wednesday evening. Of course we had to try the beer, then made reservations for 12 on Wednesday.  Dinner that night was a hosted Carne Asada and Pollo dinner with potluck sides and desserts. Man, everything was good. What else would you expect with RWW! After dinner we were entertained with a video of Bev playing the piano. She was amazing!!! She’s a concert pianist for those who don’t know. Wow! Afterwards we played several games of LRC, which were “all” won by the Chelelets. Linda  could hardly walk home because of all the quarters in her pockets. 

Wednesday was biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs and sausage.  A free day after breakfast.  We all went to dinner that evening and had a wonderful time. The food was great and company even better. We stayed for several hours just jabbering and laughing! Thursday was a leftover continental breakfast. Everyone packed and said their goodbyes and all departed.  We would like to thank Mary Lee and Steve for all their support. 

Thank you from your rally hosts, Ramona and Nick, and Mary Lee and Steve. 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT  

Buellton was a great rally.  We missed those of you who couldn’t make it.  The weather was beautiful most of the time, but we did have some rain. It cleared up in time to BBQ the meat for the potluck dinner. We had some great food and conversations with lots of laughs.  As usual for Rockwood, a good time was had by all.  It was good seeing some old friends and the usual suspects.  Let’s think about having some more rallies.  As well as recruiting new members.  That’s the only way RWW can stay alive. 

MINUTES BUELLTON 3-21-2017 

The meeting was brought to order by our President Nick Escamilla at 10:00am, who led us in The Pledge of ALLEGIANCE.   

 Members in attendance were: Debbie & Greg Murrell, Linda & Gerry Chetelat, Linda & Rich Strobel, Mary Lee & Steve Smith, & Ramona & Nick Escamilla. Associate members were : Bev & Bill Proett & Sandy & Bill Vargo. 

Treasurer’s Report : balance of $3843.84  Linda C moved to accept report & Greg seconded. Greg suggested we use some of the money for a dinner for the group. Everyone agreed, but there was no motion. 

Old Business:  Minutes from last meeting were approved. Linda C moved to accept & Steve seconded. 

National Director’s Report:  Nick reported from the FMCA Rally in Chandler, AZ. Only 4% of motorhomes bought today join FMCA.  Charlie Adcock talked about allowing towables, other RV’s not motorhomes, to join FMCA. The membership is getting lower every year and in order to keep FMCA operating, we need new members. There will be a vote at the Indianapolis rally whether to allow towables or not. Each chapter has one vote.  Mary Lee moved to allow towables & Linda S seconded.  Nick ask for a vote for  & against. It was unanimous to accept towables. 

Rally Schedule :  August – Rich is going to Tetons for total solar eclipse & told group about it. 

                               October – Dates TBA  Bakersfield MacAfee’s  

                               November Dates TBA Santee Lakes Kotan’s 

                              January  19-22,2018  Blue Grass Festival, Blythe, CA 

                              January  21-29, 2018 Quartzsite, AZ 

Everyone attending going to Blue Grass next year except Chetelat’s. 

 New Business :  Rich told us about Total Solar Eclipse in August. Best place to see is Grand Tetons National Park.  

Nick & I guaranteed 10 sites, but we only had 7, so park wanted payment for 1st night of 10 sites. We will have shortfall of 1 night. Nick asked for club to pay the 1 night shortfall. Steve moved to have club pay 1 night shortfall & Linda C seconded. Nick also told us that the park changed their policy of 10 sites minimum to receive discount to 20 total nights for discount. So we were able to receive site discount. 

Meeting was adjourned at 10:35.