July 2014 Traveler

Published Bi-Monthly for Members for the SPECIAL MILITARY ACITVE RETIRED TRAVEL CLUB
JULY 2014
2014 National Muster Tours to include,
Nixon's Library and Maine One, and the USS Midway… see page
7 for Tour forms and info...
SMART is a not-for-profit 501©19 Veterans Organizations all Donations are Tax Deductible
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2014
PRESIDENT
Larry Sockwell (Cynthia)
337-290-0803 lbstrains@aol.com
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Craig Christen (Terilu)
Chairman Budget and Finance,
Bylaws & Standing Rules
931-224-8261 ctchristen@earthlink.net
Larry Sockwell
Craig Christen
Jon Katin
Chuck Kuzma
Melissa Wade
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Jon Katin (Nancy)
Chairman Membership and Publicity
541-220-9476 jonandnancy2@comcast.net
PAST PRESIDENT
Chuck Kuzma (Carol)
850-803-8761 cell ckuzma.smart@cox.net
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
Melissa Wade
800-354-7681 smart@smartrving.org
Administrative Assistant: Phyllis Enfinger
Phyllis Enfinger
Dick Tracy
Dale Hertzfeld
Denny Olvany
Don Daniel
Roy Allen
Bob Knight
Ken Mayhew
Larry Shields
Paul Rider
NE REGION DIRECTOR
Dick Tracy (Patricia)
610-207-2016 dtracy@ptd.net
NC REGION DIRECTOR
Dale Hertzfeld (Gloria)
419-260-2071 dalnglor@yahoo.com
Assistant: David Sevener
231-854-3645 dsevener@titon.net
Assistant: Ed Pate (Kathy)
270-307-7775 callitik@hotmail.com
NMW REGION DIRECTOR
Bob Knight (Kay)
620-899-9992 bknight@pixius.net
Assistant: Sherwin Stielow (Dorothy)
785-942-3275 ssslow@gorhamtel.com
NW REGION DIRECTOR
Ken Mayhew (Mary Helen)
509-885-3606 klmhmayhew@nwi.net
SC REGION DIRECTOR
Denny Olvany (Ann)
601-798-4888 olvanydna@gmail.com
Assistant: Jim Pence (Gerry)
850-456-0032 jpence65@cox.net
SMW REGION DIRECTOR
Don Daniel (Etta)
405-485-3694 honneyman@pldi.net
SW REGION DIRECTOR
Roy Allen
805-794-5666 royallen1@juno.com
SE REGION DIRECTOR
Larry Shields (Bonnie)
352-408-0260 larryshields352@gmail.com
Assistant: Jackie Weis (David)
912–729-4142 pesoweis@hotmail.com
John Steinbauer 954-514-7340
Ron Reichert 843-252-1623
ATLG REGION DIRECTOR
Paul Rider (Jean)
903-574-1217 * afchap@gmail.com
Assistant: Jerry Sweeney (Sandy) 830-480-8070
jerrylsweeney@gmail.com
Your Directors & Staff Working Hard for “You”
APPOINTED POSITIONS
National Travel Coordinator
John Farrell * smartrnr@cox.net
National Chaplain
Larry Shields
larryshields352@gmail.com
National Historian
Doug Blaha smarthistory@cox.net
National Military Parks Coordinator
Paul Proctor
pauleproctor@masn.com
National Photographer
Don Daniel * honneyman@pldi.net
National Safety & First Aid
Roger Bruce
silver_fox_78219@yahoo.com
TOTAL MEMBERS TO DATE: 1452
(These numbers change on a daily
basis as new members join, some reinstate or some members delete)
Joined…………30
Reinstated …………4
Deleted—Non Pmt …………57
Deleted—Other ……2
Inquires ………6
National Webmaster
Phyllis Enfinger
smart@smartrving.org
National Recruiter/Retention
Sherwin Stielow
ssslow@gorhamtel.com
National Spouse Advisory
Bonnie Shields
shields6352@gmail.com
SMART Family Assistance Program
Christian Eck
smart10236@gmail.com
National Publications Coordinator
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Disclaimer
Information provided to SMART Members
from another SMART Member as a service,
at no charge., should not be considered legal
advice. The Special Military Active Retired
Travel Club (SMART) is not responsible for
the accuracy of such information. Articles
submitted may be edited for clarity, brevity
and content.
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All Tricare Retirees For Life (over 65) have received letters from Tricare saying, they
want us who use Walmart, CVS and other non-base Pharmacies for our medicines to have
them mailed to our home to save Tricare money. The letter indicates there are waivers available for those who the system would not save money, due to fwding and other costs. I called
and asked what they were going to do with us who live in our RVs and travel extensively. After
explaining our situation to the representative, I was given a waiver for our use and a waiver of
the 100% costs you must pay w/o a waiver. So call the Number in the letter, explain your particular circumstances, don't be afraid to ask for a waiver, and enjoy other benefits before it disappears. Larry Sockwell President
Dear SMART friends:
It looks like traveling season has started. Please review the SMART Master calendar for local musters along your route. It is great to experience this great country
with our fellow military brothers & sisters. You are welcome at any chapter's muster-just call the muster master or chapter president for an invite. I hope you are carrying
and passing out SMART recruiting brochures with you as you meet other non-SMART
military travelers--spring & summer are our peak recruiting months. I enjoy sharing
our fun SMART experiences with others. I hope to see many of you at the September National
Muster in Hemet, California. If you haven't signed up yet, please get your registration form in and
join us for a great time. Your Board of Directors (BOD) continues to work on our organization's
main problem--dwindling membership. We need your help! Both sides of the membership equation--recruiting and retention-- are extremely important. We need your ideas and participation to
both keep our current members and gain new. We have a proposed change to our by-laws to allow
our associate members to become Regional Directors--please vote on this proposed change. Many
of our new members who came in under the "two for one national dues if you join a chapter" program are leaving our organization--we need your help at the chapter level to keep them. Your help
in sharing the fun SMART experience with fellow military background RVers you meet on the road
will improve our recruiting. We need to work our way back above 2,000 SMART members. Please
call/e-mail any of your BOD members with your inputs. Please share the information about our super value packed SMART caravans. Our Canadian Maritimes caravan just started and should be in
Halifax, NS, on 1 July at the Tattoo for Canada Day. Our other caravans have a few more spaces
available, but unfortunately some of our planned 2014 caravans had to be cancelled due to lack of
participation. 2015 caravans are in the planning phase and some can be seen on the SMART website. Please sign up early! Our caravans are significantly less cost than comparable commercial caravans and you get to travel with great military minded folks. Terilu & I are staying in our RV at our
AF daughter's house in Clovis, NM, visiting with our AF son-in-law waiting for her to return from Afghanistan in July. We even get a special treat of having our granddaughter visit while we are here.
We will be heading out on the road again at the end of July, working our way to California. We
hope to see many of you on our way to and at the National Muster in California this September. I
wish you all safe and interesting travels as you wander about seeing this great country we defend!
Craig Christen, 1st Vice President
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Welcome and Congratulations to the following New Members
and Their Sponsors
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Member & Spouse
Donald Carr (Ginger)
Fay Carter
Rich Morgan (Ann)
Franklin Caufield (Jeannie)
Michael Terry (Jinny)
Erma Davis (Richard)
Melanie Zick (Gary)
Sallie Lesesne (Bobby)
John Frost (Ann)
Bob Auston(Gigi)
Gigi Auston (Bob)
Calvin Vine (Susan)
Maxine Hopkins (Richard)
Foster Little
Gerald McHale (Dorothy)
John Shelton
Joe Hilton (Elaine)
William Glover
Jack Bell (Shelly)
Robert Hoffard (Emma)
Bob Kinsey (Sharon)
Leslie Morrow (Rae)
Hank Haden (Eileen)
Stephen Hudak (Nancy)
Hugh Walker (Janet)
Janet Walker (Hugh)
Bob Beach (Patty)
Patty Beach (Bob)
Paul Sherbino (Christine)
Gary Blum (Lyn)
Alfred Isabella (Sandra)
Don Jack (Jan)
Eric Brubakken (June)
City, State
__________ Sponsor
Dade City, FL
P Proctor
Weslaco, TX
H Landry
Reston, VA
West Melbourne, FL
North Augusta, SC
J Van Dyke
Orange Park, FL
A Haynes
Crestview, FL
G Zick
Milton, FL
B Lesesne
Mechanicsville, VA
E Stoermer
Madison, FL
A Haynes
Madison, FL
A Haynes
Santee, CA
J Cornelius
Centralia, WA
R Hopkins
Pensacola, FL
A Haynes
Citrus Heights, CA
D Hollis
Hutchinson, KS
S Stielow
San Antonio, FL
B Vance
Saginaw, MI
M Kegley
Warsaw, MO
J Bland
Severna Park, MD
O Kendrick
Lancaster, CA
P Taylor
Gilbert, AZ
Henrico, NC
D Tracy
Beaver Creek, OH
C Gilley
Shelby, NC
W Rickard
Shelby, NC
W Rickard
Lansing, MI
P Hintz
Lansing, MI
P Hintz
Redwood, NY
San Antonio, TX
L Sockwell
Amsterdam, NY
E Sweeney
Minooka, IL
Marietta, GA
N Taylor
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IMPORTANT
National
Muster Info
Golden Village Palms RV Resort is a 5 Star resort and the Largest RV resort in California, having over 1,000
sites. It offers 3 swimming pools, 2 spas, sand volleyball courts or you may play volleyball in the pool,
putting greens, horseshoes, indoor professional shuffleboard pavilion, pickleball courts, fitness center, a
billards room with many tables, coin laundry, craft rooms, computer room with free computers and wifi for
your use, cable TV and fenced in dog areas. Check in time is 1pm, Check out time is 12 noon. Early arrivals
and late departures are subject to additional charges. When you arrive on 20 or 21 Sept, no need to check
in at office, proceed following the S*M*A*R*T signs and you will be greeted and assigned a site. We will
have two 6-pack golf carts ferrying you to the activities if you need help. Of course all sites are within walking distance. For those who plan on flying out or driving out in a car, there are places for you to stay. The
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton is adjoining the Golden Village Palms RV Resort, are a short walk away.
They are offering a special nightly rate of $109 + tax for a room plus continental breakfast. Or you can upgrade to a suite for $30 more. Just mention Golden Village Palms RV Resort. Also close by are a “Super 8”,
800-800-8000, www.super8.com, and a “Motel 6”, 951-929-8900, www.motel6.com offering rooms Sun.
thru Thurs. at $65.33 for a double and $59.39 for a single as well as Fri. and Sat. at $49.49 for a single and
$55.43 for a double. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no sign-ups at registration for the swingers, apparel, or
tours. If you indicated on your registration form that you were interested in one or both of our Tour offerings, would like one or more 2014 National Muster shirt items, or wanted the 2014 National Muster name
badge swinger but you have not paid for them, please do so now. Check the website smartrving.com for details and order forms and directions.
Only pre-ordered and paid for swingers and shirts will be ordered and ready for you upon
your arrival in Hemet. Same with the tours, only folks who have reserved and paid for the
tours in advance will be able to go. At registration check-in we will have sign-ups for:
Ladies Luncheon/Fashion Show, Men’s Hot Dog Bash, Golf Tournament, Craft Classes, etc.,
and we will be collecting for the rest of your parking fee, and the Resort’s dog fee, so be sure to
bring your check books as we are not able to accept credit cards.
There is a “First Timers Reception” on 21 Sept, 1500-1600 with Opening Ceremonies at 1600.
And lastly, if you have any special dietary needs such as vegetarian, diabetic, etc., please email our Food and
Beverage Team Leader, Carole Steinorth
at jeffncarole@aol.com to let her know
so she can plan your meals.
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2014 S*M*A*R*T NATIONAL MUSTER REGISTRATION FORM (7/9)
“Seeing the Country We Defend”
21 September – 26 September 2014
Golden Village Palms RV Resort, Hemet, CA
Mail this REGISTRATION form and your Registration fee check, payable to SMART, to:
SMART HQ, 600 University Office Blvd., #1A, Pensacola, FL 32504
Do not combine the National Muster Registration fee with your Parking Reservation deposit (the next page).
Please PRINT the following information clearly
Your SMART # ____________ SMART Chapter(s) _____________________________________________________________
Last Name _________________________________________ First _____________________ Co-Pilot ___________________
Address _____________________________________ City ________________________ State _____ Zip ________________
E-mail address _______________________________________ Home or Cell phone # ________________________________
Registration fee: $175 for 2 person rig, $90 for 1 person rig, $90 for each additional person, $90 for each person staying off campus
(Meals provided: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners)
[ ] I/We will be staying off campus (somewhere other that at Golden Village Palms RV Resort). Please complete the second page and send it to
us as indicated for the other activities. Simply indicate on that form you are staying off campus. [ ] I/We are “First Timers”.
Registration Deadline is 15 August 2014.
No Registration fee or Parking Reservation deposit will be refunded after 15 August 2014 unless a verifiable emergency.
Upon receipt of your registration, SMART National HQ will send verification of registration along with a copy of the refund policy. Additional
information by e-mail or regular mail will be sent by the National Muster Committee. Updates will be by e-mail, through the S*M*A*R*T
“Traveler”, S*M*A*R*T E-News and/or the S*M*A*R*T website www.smartrving.org
National Muster contacts:
National Muster Master: Dave Barr – chiefdsb@gmail.com – (714) 863-1492
Assistant National Muster Master: Steve Crowder – crowderfam@aol.com
National Muster Treasurer: Joe Fagan – joefagan@cox.net
ALL ATTENDEES (MEMBERS & GUESTS) 18 YEARS OR OLDER MUST SIGN BELOW IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE:
For services rendered to/received by those signed below, in their participation of any S*M*A*R*T activity named above, the undersigned hereby releases and agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless S*M*A*R*T South West Region Chapters, S*M*A*R*T Inc., all officers, directors, employees, agents and their successors and assigns from all
liabilities, injuries, obligations, claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, penalties, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable attorney’s fees of and kind and
nature arising out of or in any way related to the activity listed above. S*M*A*R*T is NOT responsible for the actions of any participating company, or agent with regards to their
role in organizing, planning, or for any other service they provide for the benefit of the persons or activity named herein. All children under 18 must be accompanied by a
S*M*A*R*T member, and that member is responsible for the action/activities of which the minor participates.
Signature ____________________________________________ Date ____________ Signature ____________________________________________ Date _____________
Signature ____________________________________________ Date ____________ Signature ____________________________________________ Date _____________
Guest(s)
(SMART #)
Name ____________________________________________ (if member) _________ Signature _____________________________________________ Date _____________
(If in a separate RV, Separate Registration and Reservation forms must be submitted)
Please check all that apply:
[ ] Past National President [ ] Medal of Honor Recipient [ ] Purple Heart Recipient [ ] POW
Member: [ ] Canadian Armed Forces [ ] NATO [ ] SEATO
Registrations and Reservations received prior to 1 June 2014 will be eligible for a drawing to receive 5 nights FREE muster parking, a $215 value.
SO REGISTER AND COMPLETE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!
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2014 S*M*A*R*T NATIONAL MUSTER PARKING RESERVATION FORM (8/1)
“Seeing the Country We Defend”
21 September – 26 September 2014
Golden Village Palms RV Resort, 3600 W. Florida Ave., Hemet, CA 92545
(866) 477-6154
www.goldenvillagepalms.com
Mail this RESERVATION form along with your parking deposit check payable to SMART National Muster to:
Joe Fagan
13807 Lake Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064-2352
Parking Reservation deposit is $86 for 2 nights camping. Balance of $43 per night will be due upon arrival and payable by check or cash
only. Check-in and check-out is 12 noon. No need to check in at the Resort office, follow the SMART signs and you will be directed to your site.
All sites are Full Hook-up with 30/50 amp service and cable TV. Free WiFi is available in the Resort’s computer room. The $43 per night
National Muster rate is good 18 Sept. - 28 Sept., 2014.
NOTE: If you wish a swinger(s) for this NM please check here [ ], note how many _____ and include $4.00 for each along with your
parking reservation deposit. We will order them and have them ready for you upon your arrival at the Muster.
Do not combine the National Muster Parking deposit with your National Muster Registration fee from the first page.
Travel Directions:
From I-215 N/B or S/B, take SR-74 East 15 miles (it becomes Florida Ave.). Turn left at Golden Village (Traffic Signal) into Golden Village Palms
RV Resort.
From I-15 S/B Lake Elsinore, take SR-74 East. It will connect with I-215 S/B then follow directions above.
From I-15 N/B at Temecula, take SR-79 (Winchester Road) follow it North 15 miles to SR-74 (Florida Ave.). Turn right (East) for 6 miles turn left
at Golden Village (Traffic Signal) into Golden Village Palms RV Resort.
Early bird arrivals for BOD and working committees is 18 September 2014
If others wish to arrive early, please indicate it on this form so we can get you our group rate.
2014 National Muster Contacts:
National Muster Master: Dave Barr – chiefdsb@gmail.com – (714) 863-1492
Assistant National Muster Master: Steve Crowder – crowderfam@aol.com
National Muster Treasurer: Joe Fagan – joefagan@cox.net
Registration/Reservation Deadline is 15 August 2014
No Registration fee or Parking Reservation deposit will be refunded after 15 August 2014 unless a verifiable emergency.
*** Please print clearly all the following information that applies: ***
Name: Last ________________________________________ First _______________________ Co-Pilot ______________________________
Address ________________________________________________City ________________________________ State _____ Zip __________
E-Mail ________________________________________ Cell # __________________________________ 1st National Muster [ ] Yes [
Arrival Date: ________________ Departure Date: __________________ Handicap Parking: [ ] Yes [ ] No
] No
SMART # _____________
th
Type RV: [ ] MH [ ] 5 Wheel [ ] Travel Trailer – RV Length ________ # of Slides ________ Pet(s): [ ] Yes [ ] No
[
] I/We have registered as required and are staying off campus.
Please check any of the following Activities you may wish to participate in: If you check you’re interested the NM committee will contact
you with details at a later date. Most listed activities will have additional fees which participants will be responsible for. Golf and Tours will not
interfere with National Muster Activities. Tours are in the planning stages so are tentative depending on interest shown.
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] Duffers Golf Tournament [ ] Crafts for sale [ ] Participate in Craft Classes [ ] Wine Tour
] Bus trip to Nixon Library & Birthplace.
] Bus trip to San Diego, tour of USS Midway then a stop in “Old Town San Diego” with an “on your own” Mexican dinner.
] Bus trip to Hollywood to be part of the live audience at a TV show taping, followed by dinner at the oldest Italian Restaurant in Los Angles.
For these 2 activities, we need firm commitments: [ ] Ladies Luncheon @ $6.00 [
] Men’s “BYO Beer” BBQ Hot Dog Bash @ $5.00
There will be a “Book Sale” so please bring books, VHS/DVDs/CDs and movies to donate. There will also be a “Silent Auction” so bring
unwanted former treasures as they just may be a treasure for someone else.
Registrations and Reservations received prior to 1 June 2014 will be eligible for a drawing for 5 nights FREE muster parking, a $215 value.
SO REGISTER AND COMPLETE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!
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S*M*A*R*T
2014 NATIONAL MUSTER TOURS
TOUR #1 Cost…$56. Monday 22 Sept. Depart 11:00 a.m. Return approx
7:00 p.m.
Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library and Museum: Yorba Linda, CA
Situated on 9 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds is a fascinating 52,000
square foot Library and Museum, one of twelve administered by the National
Archives and Records Administration. A docent will lead you on tour of
the Library and Museum where you’ll see the original farm house where in 1913 the
37th President of the United States was born and only a few steps away is his final resting
place. You’ll see “Marine One” a Sea King helicopter, which served Presidents Kennedy,
Johnson, Nixon and Ford while in the Presidential fleet 1961-1976. This tour includes a box
lunch and dinner at Home Town Buffet. Must be able to get on and
off the bus.
TOUR #2 Cost…$60 Wednesday 24 Sept. Depart 11:00
a.m. Return approx 7:00 p.m.
USS MIDWAY CV-41 and “OLD TOWN”: San Diego, CA
A visit to this historic naval aircraft carrier is an essential experience for people of all ages.
Commissioned in 1945, decommissioned in 1992, the Midway is the
Navy’s longest serving carrier of the 20th century. With her 64,000
ton displacement, crew of 4,500 and 4 acre flight deck she was
the largest ship in the world for more than a decade. This impressive
naval museum on San Diego’s embarcadero is a must. Then it’s
off for a short ride to Old Town and San Diego State Park, the birthplace of California. History comes alive here amongst the many original and reconstructed historic buildings. There are many shops and
restaurants among the cultural sites. No visit to Southern California
would be complete without a visit to Old Town for the colors and flavors that are California.
This tour includes a box lunch and a Mexican dinner in Old Town. Must be ambulatory.
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IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON (S) PARTICIPATING IN THE S*M*A*R*T 2014 NATIONAL MUSTER, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY
RELEASES AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS S*M*A*R*T, ITS OFFICES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS, SUCCESSORS, AND
ASSIGNS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, INJURIES, AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES WHICH ARISE, RESULT
FROM, OR RELATE TO THIS S*M*A*R*T ACTIVITY, OR THE NEGLIGENCE, OMISSIONS, OR LACK OF CARE OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS, OR AGENTS.
_____________________________________________________
Signature
________________________________________________
Signature
Please send check payable to Bev Custer, 15900 Saddle Ct., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714-308-7701, email: blcuster@sbcglobal.net.
First come, first served basis, DEADLINE AUGUST 30. Send in now as they will fill up fast.
Stand-by list will be maintained.
Tour/s #_______
Total $___________________
Last Name_______________________________ First Name _________________________
Last Name_______________________________ First Name _________________________
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One of the highlights of a trip to the Richard Nixon
Presidential Library and Museum is the
chance to step aboard Marine One--the helicopter
used by Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and
Ford. Extensively restored and now on permanent display at the library, the helicopter presents visitors with
a rare chance to see how presidents traveled aboard
one of the most storied aircraft ever made.
The helicopter, which seats sixteen and cost a million
dollars to construct in 1960, is a six-ton Sikorsky VH
3A "Sea King" model, bureau number 150617. During
its presidential service, the helicopter was known either as Marine One or Army One, depending on
whether Marine or Army pilots were operating the craft. President Nixon used it on more than 180
trips, including on overseas visits such as his summit meeting with President Anwar Sadat of Egypt
in 1974.
Perhaps his most famous use of the helicopter was his last, on August 9, 1974. On that day, President Nixon resigned and flew in the helicopter from the South Lawn of the White House to Andrews
Air Force Base, where he boarded Air Force One for a flight to his private residence in San Clemente, California.
The helicopter was retired from White House service in 1976 and later used for the training of Secret Service. After being put in storage, the helicopter's interior and exterior were restored, and it
was installed on the grounds of the library in 2006.
The Sikorsky VH 3A "Sea King" helicopter is on loan courtesy of the National Museum of the Marine
Corps.
Be the proud wearer of the
“NEW SMARTY-T”
$20.00 without a pocket or $24.00 with a pocket
Order quickly for pick up at the SC Regional Muster in Foley
Or shipped for addtional $5
Call or email for ordering instructions to:
SMART Arkansas Diamonds email
smartardiamonds@pearcys.com
or call 479-855-4666
Check Out our website at www.smartrving.org
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2014-2015 Caravans
“Autumn in the Appalachians Caravan” 2014
25 September to 30 October (stanby list)
Wagon Masters: Kathy and John Steinbauer, kjsteinbauer@comcast.net, 954-514-7340 (Home) 210-3869018 (John Cell) 210-386-9024 (Kathy Cell) Assistant Wagon Masters: Marilyn and Chuck France,
cfrance16@gmail.com 850-712-1771 (Chuck) 850-712-4973 (Marilyn) Cost: $2900
Deposits and Payments: $280 upon application; 50% by six months prior to start; Full Payment: three months prior to start
Number of Days: 36 days; Caravan Limit: 20 RVs; 575 mile caravan in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
2014 - Pacific Northwest Coastal Caravan (only 3 more openings left)
Wagon Masters: Ken & Mary Helen Mayhew 509-548-8003 - klmhmayhew@nwi.net Assistant Wagon
Master: Ed & Charlene Julkowski1- 509-554-3549 - julkowskiej@frontier.com Cost: TBA - Dates: 2 Sep
through 20 Sept ending up at 2014 SMART National in Hemet, CA. A Caravan is being formed to provide
you with an opportunity to enjoy SMART camaraderie and enjoy the Pacific Northwest. It will commence
near Seattle then continue southward along the Washington, Oregon, and Northern California coastline;
passing through the Redwood country as it traverses through California to arrive at the National Muster in
Hemet. There will be a tour of Seattle's Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Boeing Flight Center and a Seattle
Harbor Tour. With a couple of side trips to the Sequoia National Monument and Death Valley. The weather
is generally very good in September. We will start our Oregon tour in Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia
River, where Lewis & Clark camped at the end of their journey. You will have time to visit & explore many
of the sights in the area and sample some of the wonderful, fresh seafood. Moe's - World Famous Chowder is
a must for lunch in Canon Beach, Newport or Florence. Heading south from Astoria toward Newport we
will stop by the famous Tillamook Cheese Factory for a tour, free samples and lunch on your own. In Newport we will tour the Lighthouse museum, the Lighthouse & take an Ocean Sea life Cruise. You will have 2
days to look around on your own, or even go back to Lincoln City where there is a Large Outlet mall and
casino. In routed south you will see or visit Sea Lion Caves, Seal rock, Devil's churn, Cape Perpetua visitor
center, and lighthouses. The drive opportunities to stop at viewpoints to enjoy the scenery. We will also be
stopping in Bandon & Brookings prior to arriving in Eureka, CA. From here we are close to The Redwood
National Park and Tree's of mystery and then on to Willets where we have a 4 hour Skunk Train Tour
through the Giant Redwoods and lunch. From Willets we go past Sacramento to highway 99. We will be
stopping in Lodi (wine country) for the night. The next day takes us through the vast farmlands of the Imperial valley to Tulare. Our last stop for 2 nights is Edwards AFB for a BX and Commissary restocking run.
From there you may caravan to Hemet or go on your own to the National Muster. We have planned a traveling pace that gives you time to enjoy the most beautiful and picturesque coast in the US. Please sign up early
as we have a limit of 12-14 rigs. This will be a great tour to remember.
Watch for NEW Caravans
coming in SEPTEMBER
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2014 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Caravan.
CANCELED
2014 San Diego Caravan - CANCELED
The Great River Road 2015! (stanby List)
Wagon Masters: John & Arlene Farrell, smartrnr@cox.net (479) 855-4778 Assistant Wagon Masters: Doug & Connie Harrell, bigkuputa@yahoo.com (410) 9378760 Cost Estimates: TBD Date: 15 April – 7 June 2015 (approximate dates)
“BETWEEN LAKE ITASCA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO”
Old Man River, Father of Waters, “body of a nation,” Big Muddy: By any name, the
mighty Mississippi River cuts a mythic figure across the American landscape. Who
hasn’t read Mark Twain or listened to Showboat and not dreamt of a trip down the
Mississippi? Then do what Huck Finn would have done if he’d had a driver’s license: Tag alongside the Mississippi on the Great River Road. Created in 1938
from a network of federal, state, and local roads, the Great River Road—also known
as the River Road, and commonly abbreviated to “GRR”—forms a single route
along the Mississippi from head to toe. Designed to show off the 10 states bordering the Mississippi from its headwaters to its mouth, the GRR is nothing if not scenic, and anyone who equates the Midwest with the flat Kansas prairie will be pleasantly surprised. Sure, farms line the road, but so do upland meadows, cypress
swamps, thick forests, limestone cliffs, and dozens of parks and wildlife refuges. A
full 50 percent longer than the comparable route along the interstates, the GRR
changes direction often, crosses the river whenever it can, dallies in towns every
other road has forgotten, and altogether offers a perfect analog to floating downstream. For those who travel it, the GRR spares you the fleets of hurtling 40-ton
trucks and that Interstate parade of franchised familiarity, and rewards you with
twice the local color, flavor, and wildlife (two- and four-legged) found along any alternate route. Lest these tangibles be taken too much for granted, every so often
the GRR will skip over to a freeway for a stretch to help you sort your preferences.
Savor, and enjoy. We’ll be taking it easy and enjoying the history of the GRR starting in New Orleans and working our way North. There is still more to see of this
splendid country of ours, The One we Defend, so please sign up early as we’re limited to 15 rigs. More Information will be provided as the Northern part of the route
defrosts. Send a deposit of $280.00 along with your application to HQ.
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SMART CARAVAN APPLICATION
Make Checks Payable to: SMART
Mail To: SMART, INC. 600 UNIVERSITY OFFICE BLVD., SUITE 1A PENSACOLA, FL 32504
A minimum of $280.00 will be submitted with this application. $80.00 of which is a nonrefundable,
non-transferable Administrative Fee (unless cancelled by SMART). The remaining $200.00 will be credited as
a deposit on the cost of the caravan. 100% deposit refunds will not be made unless a replacement is found,
funds for the caravan have not been expended, or the service provider returns funds expended. Any funds
returned by the service providers will be refundable after the completion of
the caravan. Trip Cancellation Insurance is at the discretion of the participant. You may wish to
contact your regular insurance provider to ascertain if they provide this service.
Name of Caravan____________________________________________________ Date of Event ___________________________
Mbr# _________________Last_________________________________First_____________________Spouse_________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________________________________________ St ___________ Zipcode __________________
Phone_____________________________(cell)___________________________Email ____________________________________
(print)_______________________________ Name of Guest traveling in your rig
JACKET SIZE (if available): His - (S) (M) (L) (XL) (XXL) (XXXL)
Hers - (S) (M) (L) (XL) (XXL) (XXXL) Guest - (S) (M) (L) (XL) (XXL) (XXXL)
Is this your 1st caravan? (Y) (N) Type RV: MH ___________5th Wh ___________Trailer _________ Slide Out _________
Length _________ft. Coupled (with tow vehicle) _________ ft. License Plate #'s: RV _____________Vehicle_______________
DO you want 50 AMP at an extra cost (if available - NO GUARANTEE) - (Y) (N) pay @campground.
ALL SMART Members & non-SMART members must sign in order to participate – Please Read:
For services rendered to / received by those signed below, in their participation of the SMART activity
named above, the undersigned hereby releases, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SMART Inc, all
officers, directors, employees, agents and their successors and assigns from all liabilities, injuries, obligations, claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, penalties, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable attorney’s fee of any kind and nature arising out of, or in any way related to the activity listed
above. SMART is NOT responsible for the actions of any participating company, or agent, with regard to their
role in organizing, planning, or for any other service they may provide for the benefit of the named person
or activity. All persons must be 18 years or older, and must sign the required application. Name & Signature
of Guests in your Rig “REQUIRED”
Signature: __________________________Date:____________ Signature: ___________________________Date:___________
Signaue:_____________________________Date:___________signature:____________________________Date:___________
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TAPS
Mary Allen,
spouse of Past President Roy Allen #0559,
Ventura, CA
Mark Shelley #5512,
spouse of Evelyn Shelly,
Grand Ledge, MI
Helen Holmes,
spouse of Donald Holmes #7551,
Lynn Haven, FL
John Wheeler #9397,
Past President 2006-2007
spouse of Mary Wheeler #10847
Zephyrhills, FL
(Call or email HQ for mailing address to send a
condolence card.)
"Obstacles are 'Challenges'
waiting to be Overcome."
"The way a team plays as a whole determines its success.
You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the
world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be
worth a dime." -- Babe Ruth
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they
made a difference in the world. But the U.S. ARMED
FORCES don't have that problem." ...Ronald Reagan
Lap Robes/Skull Caps/Wash
Clothes Just a reminder to those
who knit or crochet to bring your
donations to the 2014 Muster in
Hemet, CA.
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CORPORATE BYLAWS CHANGE TO ALLOW CANADIAN MILITARY VETERANS ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
TO BE ELECTED REGIONAL DIRECTORS Your VOTE is requested!
BACKGROUND: During the September 2013 Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting, two proposed changes to the smart Bylaws were
considered. First, a change in the definition of Associate Membership of Canadian Armed Forces as contained in Section 4.03B.
Second, a change to allow Associate members of SMART to be elected as Regional Directors as contained in sections 4.03 and 6.02.
Since these proposed changes constitute a significant change of the Bylaws, a 2/3 affirmative vote of the voting membership is required to approve the change. If approved, the new section of the Bylaws would read as follows: CHANGE 1 4.03B. CANADIAN
ARMED FORCES**: Active, retired and honorably discharged veterans of the Canadian armed forces holding a valid military identification card or other official documentation of service. RATIONALE: Honorably discharged Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces
were overlooked when veterans of the US Armed Forces were approved for membership in SMART. This change will eliminate an
inequity among the services and bring some additional members into SMART. The note referenced by the ** is not changed.
CHANGE 2 4.03. ASSOCIATE MEMBER: Associate members shall have all the rights and privileges of a regular member except they
may have national office holding privileges only at the Regional Director level. They shall have voting privileges unless precluded
elsewhere in these bylaws. 6.02. ELIGIBILITY: Any member of the CLUB with office holding privileges is eligible for nomination and
election to the office of 2nd vice president, unless precluded elsewhere in these bylaws, and starts the progression to president.
The individual must be a member in good standing for three (3) years. To hold the office of regional director the individual must be
a member in good standing for one (1) Year. RATIONALE: This more positively defines Associate member rights and privileges.
The various Regions of SMART experience difficulty finding people to fill Regional Director (RD) positions. Often these positions
either remain unfilled or the current RD stays beyond the 2-year/2-term limit, more out of necessity than willingness. Some have
held the office for as long as 6 years. Additionally, there are Associate Members who by their background and association with the
military and SMART are more than qualified to function as RDs. Finally, this would give our Associate Members a greater stake in
the continued growth and success of SMART. A comment period was provided to all the members of SMART. This DOES NOT
change the eligibility requirement for the office of 2 nd Vice President or the progression to President. The vote on the proposals
will take place using the following methods: (1) PAPER BALLOT (USPS mail to SMART HQ) – Cut out the ballot below, mark your
vote and place the ballot in an envelope with your SMART Member Number and the word “Ballot” printed on the outside of the
envelope. Each member must use a separate ballot. Seal the envelope and place it inside another envelope. Place nothing else in
the envelope. Address the outer envelope to: SMART HQ, 600 University Office Blvd. Suite 1A, Pensacola, FL 32504.
(2) EMAIL BALLOT – A ballot may be submitted by email to smart@smartrving.org. The Subject Line of the Email must read “Ballot
to Change SMART Bylaws”. Then the Email must read: “I vote FOR the change to Section 4.03.B.” OR “I vote AGAINST the change
to Section 4.03B.” AND “I vote FOR the change to Section 4.03 and Section 6.02.” OR “I vote AGAINST the change to Section 4.03
and Section 6.02.” Your SMART Member Number must be included in the email for the ballot to be counted. Each member must
use a separate email to vote. IN PERSON – ballots may be cast at SMART HQ in Pensacola, FL during normal office hours, OR at the
2014 National Muster in Hemet CA.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ALL BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED AT SMART HQ BY AUG 22, 2014
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ballot to change SMART Bylaws
4.03B. CANADIAN ARMED FORCES
4.03. ASSOCIATE MEMBER and 6.02. ELIGIBILITY
FOR_____
FOR_____
AGAINST_____
AGAINST_____
Member #_______________________
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HAVE YOU CHOSEN YOUR
ROUTE TO THE
S.M.A.R.T. 2014 NATIONAL
MUSTER?
THE THEME OF THIS YEAR’S NATIONAL
MUSTER IS “SEE THE COUNTRY YOU
DEFEND.” BE SURE YOU ALLOW TIME
ALONG YOUR TRAVELS TO HEMET, CALIFORNIA, AND BACK HOME AGAIN, TO
ENJOY THESE SIGHTS.
THERE ARE SEVERAL NATIONAL PARKS AND MONUMENTS ALONG THE WAY: THE GRAND CANYON IN
ARIZONA; CANYONLANDS AND THE ARCHES IN
UTAH; CARLSBAD CAVERNS IN NEW MEXICO; BIG
BEND IN TEXAS; BADLANDS IN SOUTH DAKOTA; YELLOWSTONE IN WYOMING; ROCKY MOUNTAIN IN
COLORADO; GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS IN TENNESSEE; JUST TO NAME A FEW.
THERE’S ALSO THE OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL;
THE ARCH IN ST. LOUIS; THE GREAT SALT LAKE IN
UTAH; COSMOSPHERE IN KANSAS; HOUSTON SPACE
CENTER IN TEXAS; ROSWELL UFO MUSEUM IN NEW
MEXICO; THE GREAT PLAINS STATES; THE BLUE
GRASS PARKWAY IN KENTUCKY; THE CORVETTE
MUSEUM IN KENTUCKY AND, THE MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI AND RIO GRAND RIVERS. AGAIN, JUST TO
NAME A FEW SIGHTS WORTH SEEING!
DON’T FORGET THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL MILITARY
FAMCAMPS ALONG THE WAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF – AND TO NOMINATE FOR THE ANNUAL SMART
FAMCAMP AWARD.
Deadline for Registration is 15 August 2014. HAVE
YOU REGISTERED YET?
2014 SMART NATIONAL MUSTER
21 SEPTEMBER – 26 SEPTEMBER 2014
GOLDEN VILLAGE RV RESORT
HEMET, CA
FROM THE CHAPLAIN’S DESK
LIFE
As with a lot of people I try to evaluate my
life. I look at the trinity of life past, present
and future. The Past holds all of our life experiences,
accomplishments, failures, thoughts, memories of
what we have done and who we have met that molded us into who we are today. The present presents us
with the unique opportunity to continue as we have
in the past or reevaluate where we are in life and
make changes to enhance our life. The future will be
a report card on the decisions we have made in the
past and the ones we make in the present. The following list is a quote from Mother Teresa that gives
us thought provoking ideas on how to approach life.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.”
With this in mind I would encourage you to laugh
often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent
persons and the affection of children; to earn the respect of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of
false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in
others; to give of one’s self; to leave the world a bit
better condition; to have played and laughed with
enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even
one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
May today be all you need it to be!
Larry Shields
National Chaplin
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S*M*A*R*T CHAPTERS
Updates are posted on the website at www.smartrving.org
REG CHAPTER
NE
SE
NC
SC
P/CITY
P/ST
MIDDLEBORO
FULTONVILLE
ALLENTOWN
ROCKVILLE
BUENA
VIGINIA BEACH
MA
NY
PA
MD
NJ
VA
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ejrjen@verizon.net
sharonbennett1@cox.net
610-207-2016
508-245-8964
518-421-0312
610-868-8081
301-984-9312
856-697-1706
757-460-9501
REGION DIRECTOR
LARRY SHILEDS
SMART SC PATRIOTS
RICHARD MISHLER
NORTHA AUGUSTA
FL BUCCANEERS
JEFF STEPHENS
TAMPA
FL SUNSHINE
STEVE JACKSON
PALM COAST
CHATTAHOOCHEE DRIFTERS DAVID WEIS
KINGLAND
TRI STATE REBELS
RON REICHERT
BEAUFORT
SMART TARHEELS
BILL LAMONTE
LITTLE RIVER
FL ROADRUNNERS
LARRY SHIELDS
CRESTVIEW
SOUTH FL GOLD COASTERS JOHN STEINBAUER PLANTATION
SC
FL
FL
GA
SC
SC
FL
FL
larryshields352@gmail.com
smart5581@bellsouth.net
jstephens6124@gmail.com
cob650@hotmail.com
dweis74@hotmail.com
ronniereichert@hotmail.com
4william6@gmail.com
larryshields352@gmail.com
kjsteinbauer@comcast.net
352-408-0260
803-279-3856
813-854-4378
386-445-3696
912-674-9347
843-525-1045
252-308-3507
352-408-0260
954-514-7340
REGION DIRECTOR
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
GREAT LAKES
WISCONSIN SMARTS
OHIO VALLEY
LAKEMOOR
NORTON SHORES
LAKEMOOR
CECILIA
IL
MI
IL
KY
dalnglor@yahoo.com
kdiet4948@aol.com
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kdiet4948@aol.com
callitik@hotmail.com
419-260-2071
847-502-0823
231-759-7803
847-502-0823
270-862-2265
SLIDELL
PANAMA CITY
CALICO ROCK
PASCAGOULA
PIERCE CITY
PANAMA CITY
CECILIA
PACE
LA
FL
AR
MS
MO
FL
KY
FL
olvanydna@gmail.com
chasndianne@bellsouth.net
wagen1@aol.com
smart10236@gmail.com
smart12843.2013@yahoo.com
twocases62@yahoo.com
rjnallick@gmail.com
callitik@hotmail.com
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601-798-4888
985-781-4604
850-785-3826
501-626-4237
228-623-1197
417-476-2183
850-896-4042
270-862-2265
850-995-1403
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EMPIRE SMARTS
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CBC
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P/NAME
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ED JENNINGS
GENE BENNETT
DALE HERTZFELD
JACK DIETRICH
DAVID JONES
JACK DIETRICH
ED PATE
REGION DIRECTOR
DENNY OLVANY
SMART CAJUNS
CHARLES LABLANC
ALABAMA SMARTS
CAROLYN HERRERA
ARKANSAS DIAMONDS CHRISTIAN ECK
MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS DON VARDELL
ARKANSAS HOGS
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ROCKY TOPS
ED PATE
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JOAN SCHEET
P/EMAIL
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KANSAS CAVALRY
SMART MOHAWKS
MIDWAY USA
COLORADO ROCKIES
BOB KNIGHT
ROBERT WESTGATE
JANET BLAND
LARRY COLLINS
LARRY LOWE
JEWELL
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KS
MO
KS
CO
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aria1@aol.com
620-899-9992
785-428.3514
417-612-1903
316-722-7755
719-783-4095
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OK SMARTS
SMART TEXANS
ALAMO SMARTS
NEW MEXICO AMIGOS
DON DANIEL
GERALD LACY
GERALD DAVIS
FRED HOLSCHER
JOHN BARRY
ALTUS
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OK
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NM
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barrys88005@comcast.net
405-485-3694
580-301-6403
817-964-0451
210-679-6672
575-541-8114
NW
REGION DIRECTOR
INLAND EMPIRE
SO SMART
KEN MAYHEW
ED JULKOWSKI
ROB COMRIE
W RICHLAND
WOLF CREEK
WA
OR
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509-885-3606
509-627-0548
541-218-6543
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CA WARRIORS
AZ ROADRUNNERS
SO CALIFORNIA
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CHAN ILS SEAGULLS
GOLDENGATE
ROY ALLEN
GEORGE PAXTON
DON MINTON
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951-486-9838
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JACKIE WEIS
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ED PATE
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DON VARDELL
RICK NUNEMAKER
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KINGSLAND
PENSACOLA
CECILIA
LIVINGSTON
PASCAGOULA
SIOUX FALLS
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903-574-1217
912-729-4142
850-433-1249
270-862-2265
210-663-2197
228-623-1197
402-432-2569
479-855-4778
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SMART SOLO’S
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GA
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AR
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CHAPTER AND REGION NEWS
The AR Hogs held their June
Muster at Mountain View, AR. Mountain View is well noted for keeping the
Folk Lore alive and kicking. Music is
played at the Court House Square and
in their music park. People travel from all over to
come, take lessons, join in with groups playing and
enjoy the festivals held during the year. We went to
lunch at the famous Woods Drug
Store, which has and old fashion drink
and ice cream fountain. What a treat
that is and brings ole memories to
mind. A group of about 12 kids came
to the campground and entertained us with their
string instruments with folk lore music. We held our
business meeting and a pot luck lunch, at Glen and
Pat Fosters. Glen and Pat were unable to travel to
Mtn. View, so we took the
meeting and lunch to
them. They were excited to see
everyone and all had a great
visit. We topped our muster off
with attending The Ozark Folk
Center. The music was outstanding. All in all a fun muster.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL
MUSTER 2014
South Central Regional Muster 2014 in Foley, AL has come and gone. It was five days
of meeting, greeting and enjoying a great area for a muster. Anchors Aweigh is a terrific venue for this type of activity with shopping, restaurants, and the beach nearby. The park itself is beautifully kept up and the managers did all they could to make us welcome. The Tri-State
Panhandlers & White Sands chapters did a marvelous job under the direction and
watchful eyes of Muster Master Chuck Kuzma. As usual, we played games, both day and
night and during tournaments. We also had seminars on the ever-popular topic of the
infernal computer, Sky Med, Family Assistance, and Helping SMART Survive. The golfers
got their game on. We had a pot luck, two catered meals, and an ice cream social catered by Sky Med. All eight chapters, two at a time,
prepared breakfasts over four days. There was a
craft & yard sale. Many, many, many, door prizes
were awarded as well as many 50/50 pots. The
most important aspect, however, was interacting with SMART members
from throughout the region as well from other regions. We were fortunate to have our National President, Larry Sockwell and wife, Cynthia,
National Chaplain, Larry Shields
and wife Bonnie, from the SE region as well as Past President David Weis and his wife Jackie, president
of the STAR chapter also from the SE region, and Melissa and Phyllis
from HQ. Also, making a guest appearance, was SMARTY Bear. Our
next regional get together is in Rayne, LA hosted by the Cajuns May 1317, 2015. Hope to see you there. Denny Olvany SC Regional Director
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There's lots in this "country we defend"
that still needs discovering and sharing !
While enjoying Fathers' Day yesterday, I took a look-see at my email and found something that I'm sharing not only with all our SMART DUFFERS, but also with all our SMART
MEMBERS. Got to thinking that should just half of us share via our SMART E-NEWS AND ETRAVELER the wonderful discoveries we experience out there on the road, all our travels
could take on yet another exciting dimension! So, with that in mind, here through Larry Sockwell's eyes and pencil, is a golf course and a campground, indeed, a town and area, that
might just be "must stop" for many of you. Don Vardell (DUFFERS AND MAGNOLIAS).
I have found your golf course! It is in Bracketville, TX, about 140 miles west of San Antonio. It is located on a massive Civil War Fort called Fort Clark Springs. I am told the entire Fort
property is several miles in all directions from Hwy US 90 - except North. As you know, Hwy 90 runs
from Florida all the way to California. There are two 18-hole courses, and, believe it or not, if you are
staying here, you get to play everyday for FREE. Daily rate is $23 and as a Lifetime Good Sam and
Passport America member, I paid $104 exactly, for seven nights, 50 amp, full hookup, cable and WiFi. Deer, Turkey and Rabbits roam the entire park. If you are here during Deer Season, you can
even go hunting in certain areas. People who live here play golf every day if they wish. There is also a great walking track, lots of paved and unpaved roads to walk, run or crawl. Last night we rode
around close to dark and there is a circle with RV Ports w/ or w/o houses, all the way from a kitchen
outside to full houses with RV garages attached, and of course, room for golf carts, boats, and motorcycles. I have seen Golf Carts downtown w/no license plate. Very laid back place. Downtown includes County Courthouse, Hardware Store, Grocery Store, Border Patrol, several restaurants, a
Subway and a Dollar General - your typical small Texas Town - est. pop around 4,000. Now the
good part. I mentioned it was a Civil War Fort started in 1852 for Horse Soldier Training. Closed in
1944, sat vacant for many years. Somehow the city bought the fort; sold most of the Base Housing
to individuals. Many have been refurbished at least once, and several are currently available. When
we are 90, might think about it. Seems to have it all. [If you are not aware, the military has contracted out base
housing and management. Many bases around the country now rent to anyone, whether retired, HDV, or civilian. Check out on the
internet Balfour Beatty Communities who manage housing at the NCBC Gulfport, MS and Forest City Military Communities who manage housing at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS. Don].
Not sure when the RV Park came in existence, but mostly filled today with Pipeline workers
or people who support oil or windmills. Last night before our ride around, neighbor next door
spread Deer Corn about 35 feet in front of our two RVs and we sat at a table between our rigs and
watched nine deer (all Does) come within about twenty feet of us. They are not afraid but are very
inquisitive of us. I met a Military Retiree today who says he feeds a large buck in his front yard every
night just before dusk and invited us down tonight. www.fortclark.com gives you a lot more information. The reason we came here from San Antonio was there was a replica of the Alamo built in
the sixties in order to film the movie Alamo w/ John Wayne and I had been to it before. Put this one
on your list when you head to California, Larry. Don Vardell, President, MS Magnolias Be
Safe; Stay Well; TRAVEL RV SMART
In Loving Memory, Mary Allen
the spouse of Past President Roy Allen of the SW Region, passed away
May 29th at her daughters home in Ventura. She was surrounded by
her husband, Roy and their children. Mary will be greatly missed.
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The May Tristate
Rebels
muster happened and was another
Muster for the record books. It sure
was good to see all of the members
that were there. All that were unable
to attend were truly missed. We had
17 rigs and 36 members present. We
had one of oldest members, Walt and Ester Machowski
and our new member Wally and Susan Turner with
us. As well as two couples that were guests that joined
our Chapter before we departed. Our new members are
Les and Ann Paulk from NC and Joe Hilton and Elaine Rainey from Fla. Most of us were there
by Friday. The weather was just great and the beginning summer. We all got up early Saturday and went to St. Mary for the train ride (picture). We had a great time and enjoyed the
program presented by the Railroad and the Veterans of our Armed Forces (picture). After the train
ride, some folks toured the events down town St. Mary including the Submarine Museum, and Antique Shops. We had two new hosts for the Muster, Keith and Coleen Hardman and Dave and Martha Garvin. Even though it was their first time, they did a wonderful job and if they needed any help
others stepped up and helped in the Tri-State-Rebel way. Thanks to all and I don't think there was
anyone that did not get enough food or have a great time. We
did all of our usual things, like happy hours and eating together, playing holey board and games, sightseeing and shopping. We went out to Lunch at one of the local eateries and
everyone really had plenty of seafood at a fair price, you really
missed a treat.
The next Tristate Rebels muster is July 14, 2014 at the Great
Outdoor Resorts in Fletcher, NC. We had 20 sites reserved
and at last report, we had more than that with reservations. Check our Web site for our Muster schedule and join us
at a future muster. Joel Myers, Webmaster
The 2014 NMW
Regional. We had a great
time. 30 Rigs and 1 tent were
in attendance. We had
presentation of door prizes by
Barb Thibodeau and Phyllis
VanOhede. Rick and Jana
Nunemaker sold the 50/50 tickets. . Barb Thibodeau Treasurer
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FLORIDA SUNSHINE
PROUD PARENTS:
USS Ross Reporting For Duty At
Naval Station Rota
Cmdr. Tadd Gorman, Navy Live
Blog, June 17
Being the son of a Navy Sailor,
(son of Jim and Bonnie Gorman SMART
#12959) I learned early in life that a ship is only
fully operational when her Sailors are sharp and
ready. The crew of USS Ross (DDG 71) has been
putting in long hours as we prepare to become a part
of the U.S. Forward-Deployed Naval Force (FDNF) in
Rota, Spain. Ross has undergone countless inspections and complex ballistic missile defense (BMD)
upgrades to ensure we have the tools, the knowledge
and the people required to complete all possible missions. Now that we have transferred into an operational
theater as part of 6th Fleet, our capabilities as a multimission warship may be tested at any moment. We may be
called upon at any time. We will be ready. Preparing For
Rota Ross prepared two ways for deployment: operationally and educationally. For several years, the ship’s crew
worked to make sure that we are able to perform our mission under any circumstance. We prepared for INSURV
multiple times in Norfolk before finally having the opportunity to complete the process, which we passed with flying
colors. Ross performed extraordinarily during our recent
independent deplorer certification exercise and successfully participated in the Joint Warrior exercise in April. During
those exercises, we engaged in anti-submarine warfare
missions, air and ballistic missile defense exercises, naval
surface fire support at Cape Wrath, Scotland, electronic
warfare exercises, and various simulated small boat attacks. In addition to ensuring Ross could perform at
peak efficiency, we also started preparing as a crew
and as individuals to live in a new country and encounter a new culture. That’s where the education
came in. The Navy has provided a series of lessons
and resources to help our Sailors understand the culture of Spain and prepare for life in Rota. This has
included bringing aboard instructors from Navy Information Operations Command Maryland with regionspecific expertise, and hosting Naval Station
(NAVSTA) Rota employees who have taught the
crew. These classes have ranged from the broad –
the importance of recognizing and appreciating cultural differences – to the extraordinarily specific –
how to obtain a driver’s license in Rota. These educa-
lifestyle change as smooth as possible. Operating Forward (with Help) We are arriving in Rota with just weeks to
settle in before we head out for our first patrol. There is a
palpable level of excitement among the crew about the
opportunity to live and work in a new country, particularly
one with as
rich a culture and history as Spain. But
moving to a new port and a new country is not a simple
endeavor. This whole process would have been far
more challenging if not for the unfailing support of
NAVSTA Rota. NAVSTA Rota’s staff is tirelessly
working to expand its services to meet the needs of
the more than 1,200 Sailors and 1,600 family members expected to join the U.S. community in Rota by
2015. In addition to sending employees to Norfolk and
Ross to help with advance preparation, NAVSTA Rota has
also provided each family with a local sponsor family, offered an extensive host nation familiarization program, and
is currently working with our Sailors to arrange local housing as quickly as possible. We owe NAVSTA Rota a debt
of gratitude, and are happy to know that we are joining a
supportive Navy family in Rota. Expectations for the First
Patrol Everything Ross has done over the last few years is
building up to our first patrol from Rota, where we will help
show the American flag around the region. Our strategic
presence in Rota allows the Navy to maximize options
across a broad range of missions in the Mediterranean and
Atlantic. Operating out of Rota is the most efficient way to
support NATO and U.S. missions and priorities. Today,
ballistic missile defense (BMD) is one of the premier missions for Navy guided-missile destroyers. Our Aegis BMD
system provides scalability, flexibility and mobility for defense against known and emerging threats. Yet we will be
called upon to do much more than missile defense during
our time in Rota, including participating in the Standing
NATO Maritime Groups, as well as joining in naval exercises, port visits and maritime security cooperation activities.
Our first patrol is an ideal opportunity for the crew to grow
closer and more tight-knit. Though I previously served as
the Ross executive officer, many of my shipmates joined
Ross for the first time this year and may not know her full
capabilities. They also don’t fully know each other. Morale
is already high due to the opportunity to serve in a highprofile role and living in a country as rich in culture and history as Spain. But true, enduring morale that knits this crew
together will only develop when we are forced to come together as a team to overcome our first major operational
challenges on deployment. Given the environment we will
be operating in, I foresee many challenges ahead.
Setting Sail No matter what challenges are thrown at
Ross and her crew, we know what the Navy expects
of us. We must constantly be at the highest state of
readiness as we operate forward. We must pursue
relentless excellence. And we must constantly strive
to improve. If we maintain a steady course following
those sailing directions, Ross will honorably serve her
country. Cmdr. Tadd Gorman is Commanding Officer, USS Ross. (DDG 71)
tional opportunities have helped make the move and the
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2014 SMART National Muster
Ladies Luncheon
Food Drive
Again this year, we will have a
food drive during our luncheon.
Please bring canned goods and/or non-perishable food.
We will contact a local food bank and deliver our donations.
2014 SMART
National Muster
Our Annual School Supply
Drive
KS Cavalry
Muster for May at Wilson Lake in Sylvan, KS. We
had a great time. In attendance was Robert &
Sandy Westgate,
Sherwin & Dorothy Stielow, Ken
& Gayle Edmiston, Rick & Barb
Thibodeau, Paul
& Phyllis VanOverschelde and Ken Palmer. Ken
joined our chapter and we are happy to have
Suggested items for donation include: pens, pencils,
chalk, notebook paper, notebooks, folders, binders,
scissors, glue, crayons, construction paper, index cards,
book bags, etc. Additionally, items such as facial tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, handy-wipes, zip
lock bags, etc. are needed. Classroom teachers will
appreciate any appropriate item. Please help us to
continue the SMART tradition by being as generous as
possible so that our military children will have the supplies they need. If you can't make it to the 2014 National Muster, please forward supplies to HQ before
him. First
picture is of
Wilson
Lake. Second picture
is of Robert
Westgate,
our new president, with his catch of the
day. Third picture & fourth picture is of what we
do best, eating. Fifth picture is of the tour of the
toilet in Lucas, KS.
September 1st. I look forward to seeing you in
Hemet. Bonnie Shields National Spouse Advisory
Committee
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SMART Cajuns Ya’ll Come ~ Past and Present …
Over a decade ago, SMART Cajuns Francis and Lynette Arceneaux decided that there was too
big a time lapse between the last muster of the year and the first muster of the following year. So
they decided to hold a Ya’ll Come … not an official muster, but just put the word out that it was being
held,…. And Ya’ll Come! This was in April when crawfish were in season, so of course a crawfish
boil was the main fare. This gathering was such a success that it was repeated for years afterward.
Then the year came when there were not enough regular Musters scheduled, so the Arceneauxs
were asked if the Ya’ll Come could become a regular Muster; they agreed … and the rest is history.
April 2014 brought another successful Ya’ll Come, with some 100 members and guests attending.
Many activities were enjoyed, including the crawfish boil, cracklin’ cooking, catfish frying, golf tournament, games, and lots of good eating.
The fun aside, some serious issues took over the Ya’ll Come agenda:
_________________________________________________________
Flag Retirement Service and Ceremony is conducted by the Cajuns …
Left, Boy Scout Troop 405,
Lafayette, LA,served as
The Retirement Honor
Guard for the Flags’ final
Tribute.
Right, Dick Axtell, Master
Of Ceremonies conducted
The patriotic flag retirement
service and ceremony for
the disposal of flags that are
No longer serviceable.
Cajuns Charter Member
Bert Richard joins in the
final rites with solemnity and respect.
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The Cajuns Select Fisher House Foundation for Charity Cause …
The committee appointed to research various charities and report to
the Cajuns, recommended The Fisher House Foundation after much information
was studied. The committee, headed by Lois Maurer, included Doug Barksdale
and Jim McCurry. The Fisher House Foundation matches funds raised by local
volunteers, and builds “comfort homes” for families of service men and women who
are undergoing treatment and hospitalization. The homes are suites to accommodate many military families so that they can be close to a loved one suffering a
combat wound or illness. The Muster Host will decide the activity to raise funds to
support this charity; possibly 50/50, craft sales or silent auctions, among many others.
Lois Maurer presents Cajuns’ charity
recommendations to the Board and
membership at the April meeting,
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Golden Gate Chapter Visits Lake Tahoe
The Golden Gate Chapter June Muster was held on the shores of the
beautiful Lake Tahoe. The weather was wonderful, we had 12 rigs
parked in the pines of the South Lake Tahoe Camp Ground by the
Lake. A great big thanks goes out to our hosts were Frank & Mariko
Vilimek and Lou & Elane Simmins! We had dinner on your own after
happy hour on Monday, it gave members to try some of the quint
small restaurants in the area, pot luck on Tuesday, pancakes and sausages Wednesday morning prepared by
Steve Thornberg & Rich Thompson, the famous Lou burgers for dinner, Tom & Bob's Biscuits & Gravy with
eggs Thursday morning and Lou's pork loins for dinner, Friday was
eggs and sausage for breakfast and cook your own meat for dinner and fruit turn-over for Saturday morning before heading
home. We had a fire every evening where we could unwind and
share the days activities. During the days people explored the area, thrift shops, quilt shops, shopping, and a trip over to the Minden airport to see the War Bird planes that we visiting for the day
and Tom & Sue Wentz went
to the Sea Food Buffet on the
th
18 floor of Harrah's casino to celebrate our 51st wedding anniversary.
Then there were some that just sat and soaked in the beauty of the lake
and mountains. We welcomed two new chapter members, Bob &
Marge Precourt from Nevada City and Tom Wise from Reno. It was really good the have the Esparza's join us. We were saddened at the passing of Mary Allan and dedicated our Muster to her memory. Our next
muster will be at Duck Island on 10 to 15 August hosted by the Abel's and Wentz's. See you there!!!!!
Tom Wentz President
FAMCAMPS:
Military RV, Camping & Outdoor Recreation, that’s a positive thought, is it not. One of
the best opportunities that we have as we travel across these beautiful states in the USA,
are the campgrounds that are available for us as military personnel. There are 262 listed
of those in the United States available for us to use, growing all the time. The FAMCAMPS book is a very productive listing of all the FAMCAMPS throughout the USA that
are available for us to use including the, all branches of the military which includes Alaska
and Hawaii.
Suggestion goes to the nearest Base Exchange or Naval Air Station and gets the latest
copy of the FAMCAMPS. It will give you the telephone numbers to call, the directions to take to get there and
the amenities they have or that are available to each for each FAMCAMP. It will also give you the directions to
get to the nearest base facilities if there are any.
By the way the United States Air Force has a program still available to get you free nights, called U.S.A.F. frequent camper. By bringing in your log book they will sign off and get you a cheaper rate for nights staying at
the USAF FAMCAMPS. I just used it at Patrick AFB in Florida which is right on base, full access to the BX, as
well as the commissary, thus allowing you to use and see the sights that are accessible to all base personnel.
The military operates more than 260 of these FAMCAMPS around the world. If you have questions about the
FAMCAMP program contact myself Paul Proctor National Military Parks Coordinator at 817-239-0171, or
email pauleproctor@msn.com.
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RESUME’ FOR
S*M*A*R*T 2ND VICE
PRESIDENT
JERRY L. SWEENEY 514
AMERICAS WAY #4861
BOX ELDER SD 57719-7600
jerrylsweeney@gmail.com
830.480.8070 / 605.645.9682
I, Jerry L. Sweeney,
S*M*A*R*T Member #12266
do hereby apply for; and accept the nomination for SMART 2nd Vice President. I
further agree to meet and accept all the required responsibilities of 2nd Vice President as outlined in the Corporate Bylaws, Article 6, Section 6.02 (ELIGIBILITY), Article
6, Section 6.11 (COMPENSATION) and Standing Rules
of the Club 06-18 (2nd Vice President). I joined
S*M*A*R*T in September 2006 and have attended all of
the national musters since 2008. We are full-time RV’ers
(do not have a stick house) and have been traveling the
USA since May 2005. I am the Vice President of the
Fulltimers Chapter and a member of the NOMADS and
STAR Chapters. I am a member of the Membership &
Publicity and Military Parks Committees, and currently
serving as the Assistant At-Large Region Director and
was the national muster master for the 2013 National
Muster in Sedalia, Missouri. With my military and civilian
organizational experience, I believe I have the leadership
and knowledgeable background to be an asset to the National Board of Directors, indeed to all members of
SMART. We must make SMART an attractive club whereby all “Active Duty, Retired & Veteran Military RVers” will
(“We Want You”) join and most importantly, retain their
membership. I sincerely desire to be a part of that team
effort. I am a retired Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Navy
having served from 1959 through 1978. During my navy
career I served as a Data Analyst on several different
types of aircraft and during my last tour as a Maintenance
Control Chief on the A-6 aircraft. My wife and I owned and
operated a laundry and dry cleaning business for seven
years. I was a bus driver for Greyhound Lines for 5 years.
I was the membership director of the Fleet Reserve Association eight years and served as its National Financial
Secretary for 11 years, National Vice President and National President for one year respectively, I am also a life
member of FRA. I am a life member of the National Chief
Petty Officers Association, currently serving as the National Membership Coordinator. I served six years as National President and am currently the Immediate Past
National President. I am life member of the Benevolent
Order of the Elks and a member of the American Legion.
I am a member of the Family Motor Coach Association
(FMCA) and belong to eight chapters within FMCA. I am
currently serving as the National Director of the Military
Veterans Chapter having organized that chapter in 2010. I
am a past president of the Elk International Chapter. I am
currently serving my fourth year as Treasurer for the International Area (equivalent to the SMART At-Large Region). My wife Sandy, and I have been married for 54
years and have four children, seven grand-children (two
additional by marriage) and three great-grandchildren.
Thank you for your support, I pledge to the best job I can
for you. JERRY L. SWEENEY, AALRD
I, Roger A. Meyer SMART # 11297, do hereby apply
and accept the nomination for South Midwest Regional Director. I hereby agree to meet all the required responsibilities if elected. By affixing my name
below, I certify that I accept responsibility for the position if elected and possess the capability and willingness
to serve in that position and am aware of the provisions
of section 6.11 of the Bylaws concerning compensation.
I joined SMART in April 2003. Served as OK SMART Chapter
President, was a member of the 2011 SMART National Muster for Vendor's, presently serving a Chapter Muster contact
for Fort Chadbourne since 2005. Hold the office of Vice President for SMART Traveling Squares. Been Wagon Master for
Alaska SMART Caravan's in 2010 and 2012. I have visited a
number of other Regional and State Musters in our Travels.
Work History. U.S. Air Force 20 year Veteran. While in the
military I was first a Fire Truck Mechanic on all Crash and Rescue Vehicles for 11 years when Rank moved me into Vehicle
Maintenance and Transportation Superintendents positions.
Upon retiring became a Full time Fire Fighter for the City of
Altus, Oklahoma for the next 20 years. Fully retired in September 30, 2002. Community Activities. Involved with the
Masonic Lodge # 62 and served as Master in 2011. Member
of the Scottish Rite and work with the Stage Crew for the Reunions. Member of the York Rite, and Shrine where I raise
funds as a Shrine Santa, for the India Transportation Fund
which transports Children to their Shrine Hospital Appointments. Work with the Oklahoma Eye Institute for screening
over 3000 area school children for vision problems. I would
be remiss if I did not mention that all my activities could not
be done without the full support of my Lady and wonderful
Wife Kaye. We both enjoy traveling and seeing the country
and meeting people. Through personal contact with members I feel I can continue our membership growth and retention efforts. I look forward to working with the Board of Directors and all the committees. Roger A. Meyer
SMART # 11297
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I Larry D. Shields SMART
member # 13213 do here
by apply and accept the
nomination for the position
of South East Regional
Director. I hereby agree to
accept to meet all the required responsibilities if
elected. I have read National Bylaws Section 6.11 regarding compensation. By affixing my name above I certify that I accept the responsibility for the position if elected and will serve that position
to the best of my ability. I would like to submit my resume for consideration. Summary
of positions held in SMART: I am currently
serving in the appointed position of National
Chaplain. I am a member of the Florida
Roadrunners and currently it’s President. I
am currently a member of the Chattahoochee
Drifters, Florida Buccaneers, Florida Sunshine and the Duffers chapters. Reasons for
wanting to serve on the South East board: I
recognize that SMART is a great organization. It provides a network for likeminded
people, with a military background, to continue the fellowship of military life. With the
graying of the organization I see the need for
members with the abilities to get involved to
insure that the organization is a viable operating entity for the next generation. Can I
make a difference? I think so, and so do
some of my peers who have encouraged me
to run for the position of South East Director.
Resume of Denny Olvany
Personal: Born in Queens, NY.
Lived in NY until moving south to
attend college and stayed to live
and work in the New Orleans area for twenty-plus years. Moved
to Mississippi in 2001 after retiring from the state of Louisiana.
Married to Ann (#12468) since 1987. Have two sons
from previous marriage and have two step-daughters.
Education: Graduated from Holy Cross High School in
Flushing, NY. Attended St. Edwards University in Austin,
TX for two years and transferred to Northwestern State
University in Natchitoches, LA, graduating in 1971.
Employment: Employed as a Probation and Parole
Officer for the state of Louisiana for twenty three years
eventually becoming head of the New Orleans office.
Military: U.S. Coast Guard active duty 1973-1977. U.S.
Coast Guard Reserves 1977-2000, retiring at the rank of
E-7, Chief Petty Officer. Was Reservist of the Year in
1992.
SMART: Joined SMART in 2004 and first event attended
was the National Muster in Rayne, LA. Since there was
no Mississippi chapter at that time, I joined the SMART
Cajuns. Joined the Mississippi Magnolias in 2005 at
their first official muster. Have since also joined the Alabama SMARTS. I remain in all three at this time.
As a member of the Magnolias, I was the Newsletter
Editor from 2005 till 2009. I was vice president in 2006
and president in 2007. Was vice president again in 2010
and 2011 and was president in 2012. Joined the South
Central Regional staff as Assistant Director at the National Muster in Center Hall, PA in 2010 and ascended to
Director with the resignation of the serving Director.
Was the Muster Master of the South Central Regional
Muster in Columbia, MS in 2009 and have been the
Chairman of the Regional Musters in Magnolia Springs,
AL in 2012, North Little Rock, AR in 2013 and Foley, AL in
2014. I would like to continue to serve the region as it’s
Director. I am proud of the accomplishments of this
group of eight chapters and have enjoyed meeting the
officers and members. I think we have a terrific region
and would like to see it prosper in the future. I accept
the nomination, responsibility, possess the capability,
willingness, and are aware of the provisions regarding
compensation having read Section 6.11 of the National
Bylaws.
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2014 SMART MASTER CALENDAR
JULY
14-18 The Great Outdoors RV Resort Franklin, NC TRI STATE REBELS Jim & Royleen Gardner 803-438-1795
16-18 Wallowa River RV Park, Wallowa, OR INLAND EMPIRE Dick Hopkins 360-736-5943
17-21 Stallbaumer RV Park, Seneca, KS MIDWAY Hollis 785-556-0810 hollis3505@sbcglobal.net
21-24 Thousands Trails , Sun River SO SMART Sue & Larry Snyder 541-884-4551 larry@t-crealty.com
24-27 Triple J, Russell KS KS CALVARY Shaffer 785-756-4821
24-27 Seabreeze RV, Seal Beach CA CA WARRIORS Greer & Lynn & Bev Custer 714-775-6863
28– Aug 1 Lake Rousseau, Crystal River , FL FL BUCCANEERS Art & Diane Blissett 352-4890468
AUG
3-8
Sauder Village Archbald, OH GREAT LAKES Dale Hertzfeld 419-260-2071
5-7
Cliffside RV Park Oak Harbor, WA INLAND EMPIRE David Michel 360-675-4727
10-15 Duck Island RV Park Rio, Vista, CA GOLDEN GATE
12-15 Sills Camp Ground Mohnton, PA PA KEYSTONERS Steve Bahr 571-271-8188
21-24
Air Capital RV Park Wichita, KS MIDWAY McDaniel 316-204-1080
25-28 Willamette Wine Country RV Park Dayton, OR SO SMART Sam & Royann Morris
SEPT
1-3
Lincoln Parish RV Park Ruston, LA CAJUNS Bert Richard & Alona Waldrop
3-7 Spring Lake RV Resort , Crosswille, TN ROCKY TOP & OHIO VALLEY Glen & marlene Thomas 877-707-1414
8-11
Merry Meadows Rec Farm Freeland, MD PA KEYSTONERS Bernie Brown 410-802-2043
8-12
Rock Crsuher Canyon Crystal River, FL FL BUCCANEERS Art & Diane Blissett 352-489-0468
11-15 Homewood RV park Williamsburg, KS MIDWAY Collins 316-993-5141
15-19 Palmetto Cove Cleveland, SC TRI STATE REBELS Cosi & Kathy Baccomo 803-438-1975
21-26 2014 National Muster Golden Village Palms RV Reosrt Hemet, CA
SW REGION See Website for Info
(check out website for additional information on Master Calendar)
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CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY
These campgrounds advertise with SMART please
use them when possible. (all give a discount to SMART members).
redoaks@carefreervresorts.com
www.carefreervresorts.com/redoaks
Offers: 50% off Daily Rate
Offers: 10% Discount
Spanish Main Carefree RV Resort
Grove Ridge Carefree RV Resort 12110 Spanish Main Rst Trl
ALABAMA
Magnolia Farms RV Park
13381 Lipscomb Road
Foley, AL 36535
251-928-7335
manager@magnoliafarmsrvpark.com
www.magnoliafarmsrvpark.com
10% discount
Paynes RV Park
7970 Bellingrath Road
Theodore, AL 36590
251-653-1034
paynesrvpark@aol.com
www.paynesrvpark.com
10% discount
ARIZONA
ugies Quail Trail RV Park
800 Butterfield Trail
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
928-683-2850
john@aqtrvaz.com
aqtrvaz.com
10% discount
10721 US Hwy 98
Dade City, FL 33525
352-523-2277
groveridge@carefreervresorts.com
www.carefreervresorts.com/groveridge
Offers: 50% off Daily Rate
Homosassa River
Carefree RV Resort
10200West Fishbowl Dr
Homosassa, FL 33513
352-628-2928
homosassariver@carefreervresorts.com
www.carefreervresorts.com/
homosassariver
Offers: 50% off Daily Rate
Nature's Resort
10359 West Halls River Rd
Homosassa, FL 34448
352-628-9544
naturesresortfla@yahoo.com
www.naturesresortfla.com
Offers: 20% discount
Mill Creek Carefree RV Resort
2775 Michigan Ave.
Kissimmee, FL 34744
407-847-6288
millcreek@carefreervresorts.com
www.carefreervresorts.com/millcreek
Offers: 50% off Daily Rate
COLORADO
Shady Grove Wi-Fi Campground Lakeland Carefree RV Resort
306 Colorado Ave
PO Box 178
Seibert, CO 80834
970-664-2218
shadygrove@plainstel.com
www.shadygroverv.com
15% discount
900 Old Combee Road
lakeland, FL 33805
863-687-6146
lakeland@carefreervresorts.com
www.carefreervresorts.com/lakeland
Offers: 50% off Daily Rate
FLORIDA
3700 Garcon Pt Rd
Milton, FL 32583
850-623-0576
pprvp@aol.com
www.pelicanpalmsrvpark.com
Red Oaks Carefree RV Resort
5551 SW 18th Terrace
Bushnell, FL 33513
352-793-7117
Pelican Palms RV Park
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
813-986-2415
spanishmain@carefreervresorts.com
www.carefreervresort.com/
spanishmain
Offers: 50% off Daily Rate
Southern Charm Carefree RV
Resort
37811 Chancey Road
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
813-783-3477
southerncharm@carefreervresorts.com
www.carefreervresorts.com/
southerncharm
Offers: 50% off Daily Rate
KANSAS
Rutlader Outpost RV Park
33565 Metcalf Rd
Louisburg, KS 66053
913-377-2722
brendah2@rutladeroutpost.com
www.rutladeroutpost.com
Offers: 10% Discount
KENTUCKY
Bowling Green KOA
1960 Three Springs Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42104
270-843-1919
dan@bgkoa.com
www.bgkoa.com
Offers:10% Discount
Cave Country RV Campground
216 Gaunce Drive
Cave City, KY 42127
270-773-4678
office@cavecountryrv.com
www.cavecountryrv.com
Offers: 10% Discount
LOUSIANA
Lakeside RV Park
28370 S. Frost Road
27
Livingston, LA 70754
225-686-7676
info@lakeside-rvpark.com
www.lakeside-rvpark.com
Offers: 10% Discount
MISSOURI
Branson View Campground
2362 State Hwy 265
Branson, MO 65616
417-338-1038
bransonviewcampground@gmail.com
Www.thebransonviewcampgrou
nd.com 10% discount
Musicland Kampground
116 Gretna Rd
Branson, MO 65616
417-334-0848
musicland@tri-lakes.net
www.musiclandkampground.com
Offers: 15% Discount
Peculiar Park Place RV Park
22901 SE Outer Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
816-779-6300
ppprvpark@aol.com
ppprvpark.com
Offers: 10% Discount
NEW MEXICO
West Grand RV Park
2309 West Grand Ave
Clovis, NM 88101
575-762-9240
westgrandrv@hotmail.com
www.westgrandrv.com
Offers: 10% Discount
OKLAHOMA
Cedar Oaks RV Resort
1550 83rd St NW
Grove, OK 74344
918-786-4303
cedaroaksrvresort@yahoo.com
www.cedaroaksrv.com
Offers: 10% Discount
OREGON
The Old Mill RV Park
210 S 3rd St
Garibaldi, OR 97118
503-322-0322
oldmillrv@gmail.com
www.oldmill.us
Offers: 10% Discount
TENNESSEE
Two Rivers Campground
2616 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615-883-8559
tworiverscamp@bellsouth.net
www.tworiverscampground.com
Offers: 10% Discount
TEXAS
Treetops Carefree RV Resort
1901 W Arbrook Blvd
Arlington, TX 76015
817-467-7943
treetops@carefreervresorts.com
www.carefreervresrots.com/treetops
Offers: 50% Discount
Daily Rate Only
Austin Lone Star
Carefree RV Resort
7009 S IH-35
Austin, TX 78744
512-444-6322
austinlonestar@carefreervresorts.com
www.carefreervresorts.com/
austinlonestar
Offers: 50% Discount
Daily Rate Only
Sandy Lake Carefree RV Resort
1915 Sandy Lake road
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-242-6808
sandylake@carefreervresorts.com
www.carefreervresrots.com/sandylake
Offers: 50% Discount
Daily Rate Only
Lakeridge RV Park Inc
301 W Main
Gun Barrell City, TX 75156
903-887-4212
lakeridgervpark@aol.com
www.lakeridgervpark.com
Offers: 10% off Daily Rate
travelersworld@carefreervresorts.com
www.carefreervresorts.com/
travelersworld
Offers: 50% Discount
Daily Rate Only
VIRGINIA
American Heritage RV Park
146 Maxton Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-566-2133
americanheritagerv@gmail.com
www.americanheritagervpark.com
Offers: 10% Discount
CANADA
Brookside Campsite
1621 East Trans Canada Hwy
PO Box 737
Cach Creek, B. C. VOK-1HO
250-457-6633
info@brooksidecampsite.com
www.brooksidecampsite.com
Offers: 10% Discount
NEWFOUNDLAND
Gros Morne RV/Campground
Po Box 302
Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland
info@grosmornervcampground.com
www.grosmornervcampground.com
Offers: 10% Discount
“SEEING THE
COUNTRY WE
DEFEND”
Johnson Creek RV Resort &
Park
4279 Junction Highway
Ingram, TX 78025
830-367-3300
johnsoncreekrvresort@yahoo.com
johnsoncreekrvresortpark.com
Offers: 15% Discount
Travelers World Carefree RV
Resort
2617 Roosevelt Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78214
210-532-8310
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SMART HISTORY:
Did you Know:
Senator Barry Goldwater
became the first Honorary
SMART Member #1000
(1989).
Then BOB HOPE and
JIMMY STEWART were
also Honorary Members
of our SMART organization!
Thanks for stopping by
Headquarters in
Pensacola, Florida
We enjoy getting
to see you!
Tom Dillon,
Daisy & Lloyd Corbett,
Don & Carol Vardell,
Dianne & Charley LeBlanc,
Lamar & Dian Enfinger,
Carol & Chuck Kuzma,
Rick McGuire,
Bill & Korel Roberge,
Rusty & Jo Ann Sturm,
Stan Scheet
S*M*A*R*T STORE PRICES:
RESALE
SMART Decals 3”
SMART Decals 6”
SMART Decals 9”
SMART Bumper Stickers
SMART Cloth Emblem 3 ¼”
SMART Cloth Emblem 8 ½”
SMART Iron-On 9”
SMART Visors (Red, White, Blue)
SMART Hats (Red, White, Blue)
SMART Hat (with SMART patch sewn on)
SMART Song CD
SMART Uncle Sam Recruiting Banner
SMART Car Tags
SMART Name Badges
3,4, or 6 hole stands for flags
4x6” Military flags
SMART Clocks
Coffee Mug 16OZ
$ 1.00
$ 1.80
$ 2.50
$ 2.00
$ 3.00
$ 6.75
$ 1.00
$ 5.50
$ 6.75
$12.00
$ 8.00
$ 40.00 (2’x3’ vinyl)
$ 3.75
$ 7.50
$ 2.00 ea
$ 2.00 ea
$ 20.00ea
$ 6.00ea
NOTE: We charge actual shipping / postage cost.
New Items: SMART clocks made by Member Steve Colt.
Proceeds go towards funding of the 2015 National.
And don’t forget
to
order
your
SMART
Coffee
Mugs.
$6.00 ea
We have a new shipment of
SMARTY the Bear…..(SMART’s new
mascot) …in stock now!
Order yours today from HQ
SMARTY tall 10” tall and has a SMART
LOGO on his T Shirt.
For a Donation of $30.00 we will mail
SMARTY out to you.
Make checks payable to SMART
and mail to 600 University Office
Blvd Suite 1A
Pensacola, FL 32504
We have a few
30th Anniversary Books
left if you would like to buy one email HQ at smart@smartrving.org
or call 1-800-354-7681 ($21.00 includes postage)
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S*M*A*R*T APPLICATION for MEMBERSHIP (Please print clearly)
Fees Payable with this form to: SMART
Mail to: SMART, 600 University Office Blvd #1A, Pensacola, FL 32504
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Applicant’s LAST Name
First
Initial
Spouse’s First Name
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip Code
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone #
Cell #
Email Address
Referred by:________________ (SMART Member # of referring SMART member)
SMART is a Veterans Organization 501(c)(19); and REQUIRED to have the following information.
Branch of Service__________________ Year Entered Service__________________ Year Service Ended____________________
New Member Badge comes with the New Member Packet; Spouse Badge must be purchased for $7.50.
Member Preferred 1st Name:________________________________ Optional Info:_____________________________
(i.e. city, state, branch of service, duty status)
Spouse Preferred 1st Name:__________________________________ Optional Info:_____________________________
(i.e. city, state, branch of service, duty status)
MEMBERSHIP FEES: Check Appropriate Category
Yes, I would like to apply for the Reduced Cost 2-year membership. This offer requires Chapter Membership within 3
months of joining. The 1-year rate shown below provides 2 years of membership. Details furnished upon receipt of this form.
Regular renewal rates apply. Check this block and the membership category below. Only memberships 1a, 1b, & 2a are eligible
for this membership offer.
1. Regular Membership:
__1a. Regular Member: Active/Retired US Military Services, NOAA, USPHS, or Congressional Medal
of Honor Recipients. New member packet fee $15 + $45 annual dues = $60. See above for 2-year
membership offer.
__1b. Family Member: Both parties must be Regular member eligible and submit individual applications.
New member packet fee $15 + $65 annual dues = $80. See above for 2-year membership offer.
2. Associate Membership:
__ 2a. Associate Member: Honorably discharged veterans US Military Services: Fee $15 (New Member
Packet) + $45 annual dues = $60. See above for 2-year membership offer.
__ 2b. Associate Spouse: Spouse of a Member. Fee $15 – 1ST year annual dues (Member
packet fee is waived) + $7.50 for name badge (optional) = $22.50. Regular renewal rates apply.
__2c. Associate Widows/Widowers: Fee $15 (New Member Packet) + $30 annual dues = $45.
__2d. Canadian, NATO/SEATO: Fee $20 (New Member Packet) + $50 annual dues = $70
3. __ Social Member: must be former SMART member and no longer travel in an RV, annual dues=$25
I certify with Honor the information I have provided is true and correct.
Applicant Signature
Date
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S*M*A*R*T Inc.
600 University Office Blvd
Suite 1A
Pensacola Florida 32504
1-800-354-7681
www.smartrving.org
ATTENTION!
WHO:
YOU
WHAT:
SMART 2014 NATIONAL MUSTER
WHEN:
21 SEPTEMBER–26 SEPTEMBER 2014
WHERE:
GOLDEN VILLAGE PALMS RV RESORT, HEMET, CALIFORNIA
WHY:
REGISTRATION NOT YET RECEIVED – DEADLINE IS
15 AUGUST 2014. DON’T MISS IT!
REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SMART NATIONAL
WEBSITE: WWW.SMARTRVING.ORG
TRAVELER - Seeing the Country We Defend
S*M*A*R*T - SPECIAL MILITARY ACTIVE-RETIRED TRAVEL CLUB
600 University Office Blvd. #1A • Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 478-1986 • (800) 354-7681
Published Bi-monthly • MARCH Issue
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