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.
