Sand Hollow, Utah State Park, Hurricane, Utah

Minutes of Meeting, October 28,2020

The meeting was called to order by the president,Greg Murrell. He led the group in the flag salute, including the hosts Escamillas and McAfees and members Smiths, Himmer’s, Strobel, Roses, Juliars, Holloways, Kuchenskis and guests Bob and Patty Usher and Jack and Sue Winchester.

The minutes were approved as printed in the blog.

The treasury report of $1791.02 was approved. Two checks had been written for $50. One to the American Cancer Society in memory of Linda Strobel one to the Leukemia Society in memory of Dennis Kotan.

The National Director, Nick Escamilla reported that he was going to vote in the FMCA election and asked for input.

The election of new officers was filled by volunteers at the meeting and unanimously approved.

President- Walt  Rose

Sec-Treas- Pam Rose

Vice President-Steve Smith

National Director-Nick Escamilla 

Alternate ND- Greg Murrell 

Nominating committee- Bernie Juliar, Marylee Smith, Rich Strobel 

Rally schedule was discussed. Smiths will look into one in Julian, CA, guests Bob and Patty will see about one at KOA in Temecula. The next outing will be the “informal “ gathering at Quartszite, AZ. The RV show begins January 16 and ends on the 24th. The Murrells plan on arriving a few days early to establish a “site” for everyone.  Members and guests have usually arrived in the first few days and stayed as long as they wanted. The RV show is supposed to have health precautions, whatever that will be. But we have always found other things to do around the area to keep busy. Call Greg when you arrive at the Q exit and he will give specific directions to the dry camping area, 858-483-3998.

The hosts Nick and Ramona and Mac and Nita were thanked for another great rally. The meeting was adjourned.

Wagonmaster’s Report

SAND HOLLOW STATE PARK RALLY 

We are happy to report the success of the RWW rally in Hurricane, Utah. We had 12 coaches attend and a final count of 23 campers. Members attending were Nick and Ramona Escamilla, Nita and Mac McAfee, Steve and Marylee Smith, Greg and Debbie Murrell, Russ and Rusty Himmer, Rich Strobel, Walt and Pam Rose, Wendy and Lloyd Holloway,  Bernie and Carol Juliar and Jeff and Patty Kuchenski. We welcomed Bob and Patty Usher and Jack and Sue Winchester. We hope they consider joining our club.

Mother Nature got our attention with a few days of high winds which eventually subsided into sunny and chilly Fall days. The ladies joined together at the McAfee home for a ghostly Halloween craft which turned out to be great fun, which was followed by a group luncheon at the Sand Hollow Golf Resort.

Other social activities included a baked potato buffet dinner and movie night held at the Escamilla home on Tuesday and a taco bar  dinner held at the McAfee house on Thursday. A special thanks to our kitchen helpers (absolutely priceless) Elva, Amelio and Carolyn. Luckily the beautiful weather held for the remainder of the week so folks could explore and visit the local sites. Friday evening the group joined together in a dinner at the local Black Bear Diner. On our last morning we had a Continental Breakfast and fond farewells to all. 

Kuddos  to all the RWW’s who traveled to our neck of the woods. We enjoyed seeing our camping buddies again. Please stay safe and healthy and we hope to see you again soon.

Virtual Hugs and Fist Bumps to you all.

Nick and Ramona and Mac and Nita

😍🥰🍷🚇

Palm Canyon State Campground, Borrego, Springs, CA

February 10-14

Hosts' Report- by Teddie Opteyndt

Thank you for all who attended the Palm Canyon Campground Rally in Borrego Springs. Everyone received a welcome bag which included information and history of Borrego Springs, along with a few other goodies! The weather was beautiful, which made it nice for all of our activities.

Such as.....The Visitors Center, the amazing Slot Canyon Hike, craft time-glass beaded heart, Sheep, the self guided tour of the Galleta Meadows Sculptures created by Ricardo Breceda (a must see)!

Can't forget about the food! Heavy hors d'oeuvres, a yummy pot luck, dinner and drinks at the famous Carmelita's Mexican Grill and Cantina and eight of us got to experience the delicious food at Carlee's.


Minutes of meeting 2/13/2020

Members present: Bob and Teddie Opteyndt, Nick and Ramona Escamilla, Steve and Mary Lee Smith, Rich Strobel, Bill and Sandy Vargo, Russ Himmer and Guests- Mary and Rusty Himmer, Jim and Ann Hauck (new members) and Dave and Cindy Long (members in process, just have to pick up their application info).

The meeting was called to order by president Greg Murrell. He led the members in the pledge of alledgience.  The hosts were thanked for a great rally. Guests were introduced.

The minutes were approved by the members as recorded on the blog.
The treasurer reported a balance of $1, 891.02.
Debbie, the treasurer reported that information had come to her that the club voted in the past to make a donation after the passing of club members.  The family would designate the charity and a donation of $50 from Rockwood West would be made.  A donation will be made to the memory of Dennis Kotan and Linda Strobel who passed away this year.
She also reported that FMCA had notified the club that a total of 5 members were no longer active:  Blakes, Bartletts, Cains, Cheshires, and Chetelats. The club now has 16 active memberships. The Haucks and Longs will be added to that.

Rallys
The Escamillas volunteered to host another rally in St. George, Utah area.
October 25-31 at the Sand Hollow State Park
The Murrells volunteered to host a rally in North San Diego county in late Spring.
Nothing else is scheduled for the year.
Volunteers?????

Teddie mentioned the old whiteboard was in need of being replaced.  The members voted to purchase another one.

Teddie led us in this craft. Beautiful!

Walt and Pam Rose were missed.  They canceled their reservation due to the passing of Walt's mom.
The meeting was adjourned.

This one was on BOTH sides of the road!

 

Quartzsite Jan, 2020

Bob Opteyndt shared these pictures from the informal outing at Quartzsite.  Rich Strobel arrived early and located this great little area, next to where we have camped for several years. We had as many as 14 rigs during this outing, coming and going.  Bernie and Carol Juliar were our hosts. No club meeting was held.