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Dolphin Chapter FMCA
Volume 21 Issue 6
Newsletter for the Dolphin Motorhome Club
A Message from the President:
W
ell, another month and another Dolphin
Rally has been held! This one was in a new
place, Desert Drums RV Resort in Camp Verde, Arizona. Trail Bosses, Jim & Kay Thomas found us somewhere new to try. Check out the Rally Report to see
what you missed by not going! Carole & I had to miss
this one as we were winging our way to visit friends in
Memphis, Tennessee.
A Nominating Committee has been formed to recruit
nominees for the upcoming elections. Brian Forstmaier
is chairing that committee and he is being ably assisted
by Steve & Suzanne Justice, Bill Hawkins and Sandy
Smith.
Brian called me recently to give me an update on the
progress of his committee. Brian reports that they have
at least one nominee for each position. It is good to
know that there are those who do answer the call!
Brian will make his report on the slate of officers and a
ballot will appear in the Splash for the months of August, September and October. The results will be made
known by the end of the year, and the installation of the
new officers will occur at the January Rally in Bakersfield. More information will be forthcoming.
A little information about the terms of office, if you
missed them last issue;
Each position is for a one (!) year term, with a maximum of two (2) terms. The positions of President, Vice
President and Secretary are open. The current Treasurer, Howard White, may accept the nomination to run
for the second term, but that does not mean you cannot
run for the position, if you wish. The FMCA director
offices are for unlimited, one-year terms and both T.J.
and Dave may run again.
June 2010
If you enjoy the club activities, and appreciate what all the
officers do to help operate the club, take a turn! Be part of
the action! Accept a nomination, if asked. Don‟t be afraid.
If I can be President, anyone can!
The committee collecting the ballots on the By-Law
Amendment issue reports that ballots are starting to arrive.
You have until the end of July to cast your vote. Take your
time, give this issue some thought and then vote. Vote yes,
or vote no, but VOTE ! Make your voice heard about
what you want to happen in YOUR club!
Don‟t forget, there are still a couple of Rallies coming!
Linda & Ron Sheeder are hosting a Tahoe Valley Rally,
June 24 thru 26 and CJ Huston and Joanne Harnit are hosting a Rally in Boise, Idaho August 5 thru 9. Northern California offers much to see and do, so try to join the Linda &
Ron in Tahoe. If you are going to the FMCA Convention in
Redmond, Oregon, how about a layover in Boise? Great
place to rest before driving on to Redmond!
The always fun rally at Chula Vista RV Resort will be a
Board and General Membership Meeting. Your Vice President, Bob Frauenzimmer, will be chairing these meetings as
your humble President, ME, will be on an extended trip
from October 8 through the 31st. Carole and I are sad to be
missing this Rally because it is such a fun rally. I also
apologize for not being in attendance, but this trip was
planned long before we had to change the plans and have
our second required General Membership meeting of the
year then. Since we did not have a Trail Boss to head up the
normal Holiday Rally in December, we had to ask the Trail
Bosses for the Chula Vista Rally to squeeze us in.
Again, I am sorry I will not be with you, my friends, but
50th High School Reunions and a tour of the Northeast
beckons!
Hope to see you at the next (January
2011) Dolphin Club Rally!
Darryl Sobelman
President 2009/2010
The Dolphin Club...21 years and still going strong!
Membership Changes!
Dolphin Chapter
FMCA
Revised 1/25/2010
NEW MEMBERS:
(2162) F404188
Bos, Robert & Thais
1267 Pampas Dr
San Jose, CA 95120-5303
408-268-1562 Home
408-307-1812 Cell
bob_thais@yahoo.com
„05 Sea Breeze
Chapter Officers
President
(2163) F396609
Hathaway, Jay & Terri
16383 China Gulch Dr
Anderson, CA 96007-9503
530-357-5123 Home
jayandterrihathaway@yahoo.com
„07 Dolphin 5342
Darryl Sobelman
(805) 484-1604
desobelman@msn.com
Vice President Bob Frauenzimmer
frzmr@cox.net
(949) 492-0660
Secretary
Frankie Weil
marknfrankie@att.net
(760) 356-3563
Treasurer
Howard White
wdesrider@aol.com
(951) 314-5726
National Dir.
T.J. Hewlett
(909) 594-7663
thewl62452@aol.com
Alt. Director
Dave Barr
chiefdsb@aol.com
CHANGES:
(714) 528-2275
Area Representatives
(1911) F356938
Huston, Carol "C J"
2849 E Red Tail Ct
Eagle, ID 83616-4082
New Address
No. California Linda Sheeder
(408) 985-1203
rsheeder@sbcglobal.net
Central Coast
Brian Forstmaier
(805) 527-6461
bkforstmaier@sbcglobal.net
ROSTER CORRECTIONS:
Arizona Area
Sally White
wdesrose@aol.com
None
Appointed
REINSTATED MEMBERS:
None
Membership
Diane Rogers
(909) 627-1644
3460 Chino Ave.
Chino, CA 91710-4714
drogers91710@msn.com
Hospitality
Dave Barr
chiefdsb@aol.com
Splash Editor
Richard Mathis
(541) 764-5405
NWBeachBum@yahoo.com
DROPPED MEMBERS:
None
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(951) 452-8427
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the
U.S. Treasury
Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our
nose and ears never stop growing.
No word in the English language rhymes with month,
orange, silver, or purple.
“Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters
“MT”.
Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite!
The elephant is the only mammal that can‟t jump.
It is possible to lead a cow upstairs but not downstairs.
The average person has over 1,450 dreams a year.
(714) 528-2275
Wagonmaster Syd Byford
(818) 899-1085
sabyford1967@gmail.com
Parliamentarian Joe Smith
jjoandjoe1@aol.com
(760) 485-6971
Historian
Pat Cohen
(714) 964-9173
mike@patandmike.net
Webmaster
Steve Justice
(909) 822-2823
stevenhjustice@gmail.com
Paul Speaker
(909) 946-4836
spkrphot@aol.com
Photographer
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June 2010
TAHOE VALLEY CAMPGROUND
1175 Melba Drive
South Lake Tahoe, Ca 96150
530-541-2222
www.rvonthego.com
June 24th, 25th, 26th, 2010
Thursday: Check in all day
5:00 pm
Friday:
9:00 am
HAPPY HOUR --Bring a snack to share (BYOB)
Introduce new members
Dinner on your own
BREAKFAST:
Breakfast goodies and coffee provided by trailboss
Friday evening:
DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Saturday: 9:30am
POTLUCK BREAKFAST---coffee provided
Trail boss will fix Belgian waffles
Saturday: 6:30 pm
POTLUCK DINNER:
Bring a dish to share—trail boss will bring dessert
Sunday:
Have a safe trip home
Reservations/Cancellation June 7th, 2010 (16 spaces reserved)
Trail Boss: Ron & Linda Sheeder – Home Phone: 408-985-1203
Cell No. – 408-234-8660 Email: lfsheeder@sbcglobal.net
Mon___Tue___Wed___Thurs_X__Fri_X Sat _X_ Sun ___Mon___
Cost of rally $171.00----------------------------------$171.00
Extra nights @ $57.00--------------------------------$______
Total -------------------------------------------------------$______
Send check to Linda Sheeder
1334 Crowley Ave
Santa Clara, Ca 95051----I will email confirmation of rec’d reservation.
I will send out a list of who is attending the first part of June
NAME__________________________________E-MAIL________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________PHONE_____________
CITY/STATE/ZIP________________________________________________________
FMCA#____________________EXPIRATION DATE_______________
FIRST TIME TO A DOLPHIN CLUB RALLY? YES__________NO_________
We will bring our fire pit so we can have a fire each evening.
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PLEASE BRING FIREWOOD
June 2010
Dolphin RV Club
Wine Weekend—Paso Robles
March 25-27, 2010
Forty seven rigs arrived at the Wine Country R.V. Resort and were greeted by terrific weather, crisp bright mornings
and warm pleasant afternoons.
Thursday night we welcomed each other with terrific pot luck style appetizer, along with margaritas, wine and a special
presentation by Bill and Zamie Studt of JELLY BELLY. All the attendees took chances at spinning the wheel for a
chance to taste special Jelly Belly flavors…you guess which…”licorice or skunk spray,” “peach or barf,” “chocolate
pudding or canned dog food,” “lime or Boogers,” just to name a few. A REALLY FUN TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!
Early Friday morning some members went off to play golf, while in the afternoon 51 intrepid campers attended a wine
seminar presented by Jim Stanley, retired Kendall-Jackson wine Vice-President and was supported by Maryann, Bob,
and Marcy. Five different wines were tasted and attendees had a chance to sip, swirl and enjoy. Following the tasting a
potluck dinner with the usual gourmet treats, with poker and games following the meal. A video was played of the
prior nights Jelly Belly tasting which was played on the big screen during the potluck, made by both Maryann and Bob.
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Saturday‟s main events were the General Meeting in the morning, hosted by our club‟s officers, a complimentary wine
tasting, hosted by six local wineries outside the club house in the afternoon, and a catered Chicken and Tri-tip dinner
inside the club that evening. After a full day for drinking and eating, some members danced to the sounds of the 50‟s
and 60‟s music. Music provided from the collection of Bob and Marcy.
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June 2010
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS
At the General Membership Meeting the following two motions were passed proposing changes to the Bylaws of the Dolphin
Club to allow current or previous members of the club who purchase other than National RV, Inc. coaches to remain or
reinstate their membership in the club. Please read the two proposed changes carefully before you vote. Change #1 will allow
current members who purchase other brand coaches to remain in the club. Change #2 will allow current members and past
members who purchase other brand coaches to remain in the club or to rejoin the club as full members.
ARTICLE 3
CURRENT ARTICLE 3
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1 – MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for membership in this chapter of FMCA, the prospective member must be a Full, Full
Lifetime, Life or Honorary member in good standing of the national Family Motor Coach Association, Inc. Membership is limited to National RV Inc. motor coaches. Any member who dispossesses of his/her interest in their National RV Coach shall forfeit the right to be a member of the
Dolphins immediately.
SECTION 2 – CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
Member categories shall be as follows: Charter; Full; Life; Honorary and Alumni. See FMCA bylaws for description (except for Alumni).
Proposed Article Change #1
ARTICLE 3
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1 – MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for membership in this chapter of FMCA, the prospective member must be a Full, Full Lifetime, Life or Honorary
member in good standing of the national Family Motor Coach Association, Inc. Membership is limited to National RV, Inc motor
coaches. Any current member who dispossesses of his/her interest in their National RV Motor Coach shall forfeit the right to be
a member of the Dolphins immediately. and purchases some other brand of motor coach may maintain their membership in the
Dolphins.
SECTION 2 – CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
Member categories shall be as follows: Charter; Full; Life; Honorary and Alumni. See FMCA bylaws for description (except for
Alumni).
□ YES
□ NO
CURRENT ARTICLE 3
ARTICLE 3
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1 – MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for membership in this chapter of FMCA, the prospective member must be a Full, Full Lifetime, Life or Honorary member in good standing of the national Family Motor Coach Association, Inc. Membership is limited to National RV Inc. motor coaches. Any member who dispossesses of his/her interest in
their National RV Coach shall forfeit the right to be a member of the Dolphins immediately.
SECTION 2 – CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
Member categories shall be as follows: Charter; Full; Life; Honorary and Alumni. See FMCA bylaws for description (except for Alumni).
Proposed Article Change #2
ARTICLE 3
MEMBERSHIP
To be eligible for membership in this chapter of FMCA, the prospective member must be a Full, Full Lifetime, Life or
Honorary member in good standing of the national Family Motor Coach Association, Inc. Membership is limited to National RV, Inc motor coaches. Any current or past member who dispossesses of his/her interest in their National RV
Motor Coach shall forfeit the right to be a member of the Dolphins immediately and purchases some other brand of
motor coach may maintain their membership in the Dolphins.
SECTION 2 – CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
Member categories shall be as follows: Charter; Full; Life; Honorary and Alumni. See FMCA bylaws for description (except
for Alumni).
□ YES
□ NO
Name: ___________________________________________________________
FMCA# _____________________
Exp. Date? ____/____/________
Mail this ballot to:
Adrian Forstmaier
2469 N. Justin Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065-2355
Remember, only ONE (1) Vote per coach! Deadline for submission is July 31, 2010.
Dear FMCA Members,
I am writing to tell you about new and improved member benefits that are coming your way. The
Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage that FMCA provides to all members has a new
provider, Chartis Insurance, effective May 1, 2010. This coverage has been enhanced to include an
additional paralysis benefit.
You can purchase additional accident coverage through the NEW ―FMCA Years‖ Plan that will
replace the ―Loyal-Years‖ Plan some of you have purchased in past years. The Loyal-Years Plan offered
AD&D insurance as well as accident hospital benefits, accident outpatient benefits and accident
recuperation benefits; the amount of coverage was determined by the number of years you had been a
member of FMCA. That program was cancelled by FMCA effective April 1, 2010, and you should receive
notice from Hartford of non-renewal when your policy term expires. Our ―FMCA Years‖ Plan will again
reward you with a similar program but with better benefits. Look for information on this program in the near
future.
Another bit of good news is that the Emergency Medical Evacuation benefit (currently provided by
MEDEX, which will expire on Jan. 1, 2011) is being replaced with a new and improved program that is fully
funded by FMCA and can provide up to a $109 value to you. Information about this new plan also will be
forthcoming.
Finally, some of our members recently have received a confusing and inaccurate e-mail from a third
party, who no longer represents FMCA, stating that the AD&D and emergency medical evacuation (MEDEX)
coverage are being terminated, and that members should contact this individual. Please disregard this
information. All coverages for FMCA members are being continued with no lapse in coverage.
T.J. Hewlett
National Director
A Message from Escapees
Flying J Dump Stations - Change in Policy
05/06/2010
We have heard from some traveling Escapees that a few Flying J truck stops with RV dump stations are
beginning to charge a use fee. We contacted Flying J and received the following statement from their
customer loyalty department:
To continue providing waste dump station services at Flying J, we are instituting a $10 fee to customers using this service. This has become necessary to cover the increasing costs of offering this
amenity. These additional fees include:
• Escalating expenses associated with normal usage and the misuse and abuse of waste dump
stations
• Rising costs from local sewer treatment service providers
• Increasing expenditures linked to stringent corporate responsibilities
For our best customers, those that are members of Flying J’s Frequent Fueler and RV Real Value
clubs, a $5.00 dump station coupon will be added to their card based on fuel purchases. The club
member must present their card to cashier at point of purchase to receive the discount.
We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing to offer the best services and facilities
in the industry.
Flying J also stated that the program is being implemented at all Flying J locations in the next week. Some
will be monitored by a device that will allow you to pay at the dump, others will require the customer to come
inside to pay for the service. Be aware that you will soon be required to pay a fee to use the RV dump at
Flying J.
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June 2010
BOISE IDAHO RALLY
* 5-9 August 2010 *
Come take a break on you way to the
FMCA rally in Redmond, Oregon, on your
way to Yellowstone National Park or for
any other reason.
The Boise area offers white water rafting
in the Payette, Snake and Salmon Rivers,
tubing down the Boise River, many golf
courses, fly fishing, the World Center for
Birds of Prey, great scenery and much
more!
Thursday 8/5
Check in After 12 PM Noon
5:00 p.m. Happy Hour in clubhouse—wine provided—bring hors d‟oeuvre to share
Orientation to rally area and ideas to share.
Dinner on your own
Friday 8/6, Saturday 8/7 and Sunday 8/8
8:30 a.m. Hugs, mugs, muffins and info
Other events TBA, but prepare for fun!
Monday 8/9
8:30 a.m. Hugs, mugs, muffins and farewells to those who are leaving
WHERE: Hi Valley RV Park, 10555 Horseshoe Bend Road, Boise, ID 83714
www.grapevine7.com
(208) 939-8080
COST per coach: $145 for 2 people; $127.80 for single
Group rate good for 2 nights before and 2 nights after rally @ $27.65 per night.
RESERVATION DEADLINE:
July 20, after that it will be on a one by one basis depending on the RV Park.
Trail Boss: CJ Huston (802)249-7511 Assistant Trail Boss: Joanne Harnit
Make checks payable to Carol J. Huston, and
Mail to CJ, 2849 E. Red Tail Court, Eagle, ID 83616
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name(s):_____________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________City/State__________________
Phone Number:______________Cell Number:________________Email:___________________________
FMCA#:______________ Exp. Date:_________ Is this your first Dolphin rally? Yes____ No____
*August 5-9* Please mark Additional nights@ $27.65 and include in payment
3rd___ 4th___ (5th
X 6th X 7th X 8th X ) 9th____ 10th____
Cost per coach for 4 Night Rally (2 people $145: 1person $127.80).
= $ _________
Additional nights @ $27.65 X ______ NIGHTS
= $_________
TOTAL ENCLOSED
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= $_________
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June 2010
A report on our Parliamentarian, Joe Smith
Darryl,
Thought I would give you an update on Joe's
marvelous recovery.
After having quadruple
bypass surgery last Tuesday, he is home and
doing wonderfully well. He was able to pass all
the required breathing, walking and coughing tests
required to head home; so he came home Saturday. He does all his exercises as required and
feels very good.
His cardiac surgeon approved his appointment to
see his retina specialist today. He has eye
injections for his macular every six weeks. However, his retina specialist chose not to do the
injections today and postponed them for two
weeks. Therefore, we have an appt with the
cardiac surgeon June 7 and retina specialist June
8. If all is approved, we will leave the desert and
travel to the NW for a few weeks.
Please give all our Dolphin Club friends our best
and look forward to seeing them again when Joe is
up and running.
Live long enough to be a real concern to your kids!
I will have Joe give you a call when he is up an
running.
Notice To Trail Bosses
Love,
Jo & Joe
Note
I am sure Joe would love to get cards and
emails from all.
I will send further info as I receive from Jo.
Darryl
Be sure to mail or e-mail your
Rally Flyers to the Wagon Master:
Syd Byford,
9432 Sandusky Ave.,
Arleta, CA 91331-5532.
E-mail: sabyford1967@gmail.com
at least 90 days prior to the Rally. Syd will
send it on to the Splash for publication.
Thanks!
Deadline date for
Items for the July
Issue of the Splash is:
June 24th—4 PM.
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June 2010
olphin Marketplace
Do you have something to sell, give away, donate? If so, put
your ad here. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to
advertise and that may start right here. Send your ad, with
pictures, to the editor and see your listing for 3-months,
FREE.
2000 TRADEWINDS
MODEL 7370
Mileage-------39,000
36-1/2’ feet long
Two slides
Mid-Door Entry
Cat 300HP Engine
12 cu feet, side by side refrigerator
Dinette
Divan
Walnut Interior
Leather Upholstery
Lots of storage inside and outside
Excellent condition
Tech Tidbits
By Grumpy
(AKA Chuck McGaughy)
Price-----$47,500
Powergear Slideouts
Contact:
Jim or Bunny Holden
707-685-3970
emarholden@sbcglobal.net
The Dolphins Veteran Swinger
Badges Application is still available
on the Dolphin Website.
Order Yours Today!
Compliments of The Dolphins!
I have also noted instances of the bolts that secure the
slideout motor gearbox to the bracket have a tendency to
loosen as well as the bolts that hold the gearbox
together. Loose bolts can cause your slideout to creep
open slightly as you drive. Loose gearbox bolts also
allow the grease to leak out.
Dolphin Club Flags for display on
your motorhome are available from
Dave Barr or Syd Byford.
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When dry camping or when operating a slideout with
battery charger “OFF” be sure battery voltage is 12.3 v or
more, whenever you operate one of your slideouts. By
OHM‟s law when voltage goes down amperage draw
goes up. If the amp draw from slideout motor exceeds
the fuse capacity, it will blow. Depending on the number
of slideouts you have, each one will have a small circuit
board with a couple of relays and a fuse. This is the fuse
that blows. These small circuit boards are usually
mounted just below the D.C. power panel. The fuses are
usually 25 to 40 AMP tube type and are the slow blow
variety. I have found they are not always available at
auto parts houses. I suggest you carry a couple of spares.
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Richard Mathis
P.O. Box 375
Gleneden Beach, OR 97388
Dolphin Club Calendar
Date
Location
Trail Bosses
2010 & 2011
Telephone
E-Mail
2010
Jun 24-27
Tahoe Valley Campground
Lake Tahoe, CA
Ron & Linda Sheeder
408-985-1203
rsheeder@earthlink.net
Aug 5-9
Hi Valley RV Park
Boise, ID
CJ Huston
Joanne Harnit
(802) 249-7511
lioness88@gmail.com
Aug 11-14
FMCA’s 84th Int’l Convention
Redmond, OR
Oct 13-17
Chula Vista RV
Chula Vista, CA
Steve & Suzanne Justice
Pat & Mary Jane Hubbard
Bob & Nubby Frauenzimmer
(909) 822-2823
(858) 271-0194
(949) 492-0660
stevenhjustice@gmail.com
patnmj@sbcglobal.net
frmr@cox.net
Dec 2-5
Emerald Desert
Palm Desert, CA
Paul & Nancy Speaker
Howard & Sally White
Ed & Judi Hessemer
909-946-4836
951-452-8427
626-793-6506
spkrohot@aol.com
wdesrose@aol.com
ejhessemer@aol.com
Syd & Anna Byford
Darryl & Carole Sobelman
818-899-1085
805-484-1604
sabyford1967@gmail.com
desobleman@msn.com
Howard & Sally White
Carlyle Sherman & JoAnn
Robello
951-452-8427
619-479-3950
wdesrose@aol.com
jrobello@sbcglobal.net
2011
Jan 6-9
Bakersfield RV Park
General Membership Meeting
Bakersfield, CA
Jan 12-16
FMCA Western Area Rally
Indo, CA
Mar 3-6
Hogs in Heat
Rock Springs, AZ
Mar 14-17
FMCA 85th International Conv.
Perry, Georgia
Aug 10-13
FMCA 86th International Conv.
Madison, Wisconsin
Oct 12-16
Chula Vista RV
Chula Vista, CA
Steve & Suzanne Justice
Pt & Mary Jane Hubbard
Bob & Nubby Frauenzimmer
909-822-2823
858-271-0194
949-492-0660
stevenhjustice@gmail.com
patnmj@sbcglobal.net
frmr@cox.net
Dec 1-4
Hemet
Hemet, CA
Paul & Nancy Speaker
909-946-4836
spkrohot@aol.com