Utah State Park Sand Hollow, Hurricane, Utah

Wagon Master Report

Sand Hollow State Park Rally

November 3-8, 2019

What a great rally! We had such a good turnout! A huge “ThankYou” to all of you who came to Utah for our rally. So many things for everyone to do.....some visited Zion, Snow Canyon, went out in the side by side, a lot of visiting and laughing, nights around the campfire and of course, good eating!

We each hosted a dinner at our perspective houses. McAfee’s had a wonderful Mexican meal, with beef & chicken, along with rice, beans, tortillas & salsa. After dinner we had 2 tables playing LCR. The place was filled with laughter and shouts of left, right or dot, dot, dot! Big winners, with 2 wins each, were Amelio (our brother-in-law) & Debbie. Escamilla’s had a delicious Italian meal, with lasagna, garlic toast & salad. Afterwards, we had a movie in the garage shown on the big screen & with a projector. Laughter echoing throughout the garage could be heard. Both nights were a lot of fun and we got to show off our new homes!

For lunch on Wednesday, we all went to the Sand Hollow Resort Grill. We had a large table by the window with views of the mountains and the golf course. And the food was great! Another successful event.

After lunch we went back to the campground. In honor of Linda Chetlet, we had a craft time with the ladies. It was so much fun! We laughed and missed our 2 Linda’s.

Dinner at the Escamilla Home

Again, we would like to thank everyone for coming to our rally. We feel it was a great success because of you!

The McAfee’s & Escamilla’s

Can you see Teddie hiking?

Ramona and Nick

Craft Time

Nita, Mac and Lady

Bob's beautiful photo of Zion NP

MINUTES OF ROCKWOOD WEST MEETING,  November 8, 2019

The meeting was called to order by the president, Greg Murrell.  He led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance and then thanked the Escamillas and McAfees for a great rally.

Guests of Walt and Pam Rose were introduced, Mark and Andrea Rose from Manhattan, KS.

Members in attendance were Rose, Juliar, Murrell, Holloway, Strobel, Opteyndt, Smith, McAfee and Escamilla.

The minutes were approved as printed in the last blog entry.

The treasurer reported a continuing balance of $1,891.02.  There have been no income nor expenses during the last year.

Nick Escamilla, our National Director previously submitted the following report. He summarized it at this meeting.

FMCA GOVERNING BOARD MEETING

Minot, ND August 14, 2019

Meeting called to order at 8:00 am.  71% were in   attendance for a quorum.

• Treasure Report: 2020 Budget $8,054,803 was presented. AS of May 30, 2019 the FMCA balance was $7,397,558.00
• Bylaws XVII Chapters—change approved. (2) A group for 15 (old 20) can petition to to create a new chapter. A group of 7 (old 10) can petition to create associate chapter. (5) A chapter can elect in their bylaws to combine the positions of secretary and treasurer.
• Convention Committee Report: 2020—winter in Tucson, AZ and summer in Syracuse, NY. 2021—winter in Perry, GA and summer Gillette, WY. Future years presented, but not yet negotiated included Tucson, AZ, Rock Springs, WY, Perry, GA, Sedalia, MO and Syracuse, NY.
• PROTECH presented a new software system for FMCA Staff and Membership. The cost is $285,000 plus a monthly charge of $6,025.00. After much discussion it was approved. Since PROTECH is a capital expense the Governing Board approve a short term loan (4-6yrs) to pay the initial cost of $285,000.
• The Nominating Committee presented a slate of officers. Elected were Jon Walker—President, Rett Proter—Senior VP, John Reynolds—Treasurer, and Kathie Balogh—Secretary.
• FMCAssist: There is an increase of 73% from Seven Corners to keep FMCAssist. After much discussion, it was voted to increase membership dues for FMCA to $75.00 a year in order to keep FMCAssist.
• There 1,791 family and commercial RV’s at the convention.

The president asked about dues for the 2020 year since we have not had dues the last 2 years. It was moved, seconded and voted upon. There will be no dues for Rockwood West for 2020.

Next were elections for next year.  Every position agreed to remain in office.  The members approved the officers unanimously.

CALENDAR

December 11  Christmas Party at Paulette Kotan's house

January 19-23  Quartzsite, dry camping   (Bernie and Carol Juliar)

February 10-14  Borrego Springs, California State Park Palm Canyon (Bob and Teddie Opteyndt

March 26-29  FMCA Convention, Tucson, AZ

            pre rally?  go in together?

May TBA end of the month, (Walt and Pam Rose)

Other options were discussed for locations of rallys.

The meeting was adjourned.