2015 MCW January Newsletter

MOTOR CITIES
WINNIES
MICHIGAN
JANUARY NEWSLETTER 2015
Vol. 41/Issue 1
This will be an unusual newsletter. I have received pictures of dinners, but sadly, no one sent me
any news (or should I say gossip) from the dinners. I was at a few dinners here in Florida, but those
in Michigan have been totally silent. Could it be because they are too cold to write to me?
The first get-together that I am aware of was in Bradenton, FL. We tried to notify everyone we knew
was here, and we met at Miller’s Dutch Kitchen on January 5th. You will notice people were from
Lansing and Motor Cities Winnies. We had a great dinner, but Skip and Nancy almost didn’t make it.
Skip made a mistake for the first time ever, and confused the town of Braden (which is closer to his
campground) with Bradenton. It actually was in the center for all of us, but most had to drive at
least 1 ½ hours to get there.
Seated are:
Standing are:
Virginia Kingsley
Bev Garcia
Pat Milroth
Rosa Krec
Joann Dalton
Nancy Yates
Sandy Moore
Barb Hoag
Gary Kingsley
Bob Garcia
Jim Milroth
George Krec
Bob Dalton
Skip Yates
Bruce Moore
Mike Hoag
You may have noticed that I left out two people in the back corner. That would be Becky and Butch Moore, our
Area Reps. Sadly, the Hoag’s were only here for three weeks, and had to return to Michigan soon after the
dinner.
(Down in Florida, when I asked what there is to do, all I heard
was good places to eat. Good to know the true nature of
Motorcitians doesn’t change with the temperature.)
There were several smaller dinners which you will find
later in the newsletter. The next formal dinner was on
January 17th at South Lyon Hotel, arranged by Judy and
Bert Ruth.
Pictures from the South
Lyon Hotel but no
comments from ANYONE!
L to R: Bill and Gail Battle,
Bob and Sherry Paszko,
Miriam and Jim Tucker,
Marie Van Hart, Bert Ruth
(Judy’s taking the picture)
and Jan and Bob Ziegler.
This picture is the same
as above, but closer up.
You’ll notice that Marie is
by herself while her
hubbie, Steve, is sunning
in Florida. What a gal!
L to R: Jack and Char
Otterbacher, Ted and Sharon
Emerson, Bill Marzion,
John Trathen (Honorary
Member), Marion Marzion,
and Char and Bill Hornsby.
This must be the Char and
Bill table.
If you are watching Fox Sports Detroit, make sure you watch the Tiger’s
commercial. Three of our very own, Skip Yates, George Krec, and Jim Milroth
were in Lakeland to buy tickets. They were asked to stay after and perform
in a commercial. Skip was wearing his yellow WIT sweatshirt. They were fed hot
dogs – not sure if it was to be used in the commercial or if it was a reward
for doing a good job…
I had asked everyone to take a picture of themselves, hopefully outside, on or around January 10th. I
got pictures from six couples. I have put them in the order that I received them.
Steve and Marie Van Hart sent their picture a little early so
that we could see that Marie did actually come down to
Florida for a while. Don’t feel too sorry for her – they are
going on a cruise in February. This picture was taken at
Bradenton Beach FL, eating at the Beach House.
Ray and Diane are working hard around the
house. Ray’s taking care of the snow, while
Diane and her son are sanding the kitchen
cabinets after ripping out the tile floor.
Nancy and Larry Love at
Sunny South RV Park in
Sarasota This was taken
just before the annual
Pirate Party.
Bob and Sherry Paszko received a surprise 40th
Anniversary Party from their Sunday School Class.
Bob and Jan
Ziegler and
Judy and Bert
Ruth went to
a dinner for
their
Bluewater
group.
THANK
YOU FOR
SENDING
YOUR
PICTURES
Now for pictures taken in Florida:
After a cold, rainy day at the Tampa Super Show, a group
went to Smokey Bones. L to R: Cef Suarez (Bob G.’s
cousin), Dan and Joy Stolz, Debbie Suarez, Karen Smith
(Steve’s sister), Steve Van Hart, and Bob Garcia.
Bob and Bev Garcia with Nancy and Skip
Yates at Spaghetti Warehouse in Ybor City
after a day at the Tampa Super Show.
Dan and Joy Stolz
Judy and Ran Hennells
The KRECS bought a new motorhome.
It’s a 37’ Adventurer with 1 ½ baths!!!
CONGRATULATIONS GEORGE & ROSA!!!
The campers from LeLynn in Polk City
went out for a Japanese dinner. L to R:
Skip Yates, George and Rosa Krec, Pat
and Jim Milroth,
Above L to R: Butch Moore, Roger and
Gloria Smith (visiting from Davenport),
and Becky Moore.
Stolen from the internet:
Greta and
Pete
Emling in
Fort
Myers,
Florida
Hint of
their
location
could be
the
costumes
They must
do things
differently in
Arizona.
Here are Jaki
Romanchuk
and Marion
Van Houten,
along with
Pete
Romanchuk
at a PJ Party.
The Arizona group got
together to celebrate
Pete’s birthday.
From L to R: Pete and
Jaki Romanchuk, Marion
and Wayne Van Houten
(no PJ’s for you Wayne?),
and Jerry and Barb
Gibbons.
Mail we’ve received:
Dear members of Motor Cities Winnies,
Don and I would like to thank you very much for the Honorary WIT CLUB
membership. We miss you as well as the State members.
Thank you again,
Love,
Don & Marie
CALENDAR 2015
February 5
Thursday of Novi Camper Show. MCW is set up to meet after the camper show at
Suburban Collection Showplace. We are set up to meet at BRANN’S at 6:30 p.m.
39715 6 Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168. 734-420-1400
Distance: As you leave
the parking lot....turn left on to Grand River Ave. Go about 3 miles to Haggerty Rd.,
turn right onto Haggerty Road go about 4 miles to 6 Mile Road. Turn right onto 6 Mile
go to next red light. Turn left onto Springwater Drive. Take first drive on your left to
parking lot at BRANN,S STEAKHOUSE + GRILLE .....
BILL MARZION / MOTOR CITIES WINNIES cell 1-734-968-8154
March 14
All you can eat ribs at Waldenwoods!
May 1-3
Spring State Campout – Shipshewana South Campground
We are hosting!!
June 25-28
State Rally in Frankenmuth
Motor Cities Winnies Chapter Officers
July 21-25
GNR in Forest City, Iowa
August
TBD Wagon Masters George & Rosa Krec
September
18-20
State Fall Rally at Poncho’s Pond, Ludington
Hosted by Tip O’ the Mitt
October
TBD Wagon Masters Yateses and Loves
Oct 30 Nov 1
Frankenmuth Jellystone Park
1339 Weiss St., Frankenmuth 48734
Call for your own reservation 989-652-6668
Wagon Masters Steve and Marie Van Hart
We will be in the 50 amp section.
December
Christmas Party – President’s Choice
Can you name the year and model?
President - Bob Paszko 248-880-8142
robertpaszko@gmail.com
st
1 Vice President - Skip Yates 248-885-3202
hryinc@att.net
nd
2 Vice President - Bill Battle 734-787-5877
battleb@comcast.net
Treasurer - Nancy Yates 248-877-2709
nmyates@att.net
Secretary - Bev Garcia 734-389-5149
bobnbev@yahoo.com
Sunshine Director - Pasty McCowan
Photographer - Bill Battle
Historian - George Krec