Blue Beret/March 2011

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T
he 2011 Mid-Winter Meeting at Robstown, Texas, was a most successful event.
Elsewhere in this issue you will find information about Club business, which was
accomplished.
It was also successful in terms of participation by members. We had 130 memberships
registered for Robstown – 118 rigs and 12 in hotels. We were the first RV group to use
the recently completed camping area. I am sure that Region 9 will be back to use this fine
facility. Doug Wylie was my primary contact for planning, organizing, and getting the job
done. I am grateful to Doug and Sheryl, and all the willing hands of the Region 9 volunteers.
Linda and I are en route to Sarasota, Florida, for the Florida State Rally. It’s the second
largest rally offered in the Club. We were at Florida State last year as well. During a “town
hall” meeting, I was asked why Du Quoin, Illinois, was selected as the site of the next International Convention/Rally. As the poem states, “Let me count the ways.”
While looking for a site for 2011, we visited 10 locations – Burlington, VT to North Little
Rock, AR and Lewisburg, WV to Huron, SD, and cities in between. Du Quoin, IL offered
the best set of facilities at a reasonable cost.
Our Club has never had an International Rally in Illinois – it’s a new area for us. It’s also
about 140 miles east of the population center of the United States, so it is convenient to
most of our Canadian members as well.
We will be parked primarily on established grassy camping spots with 30 amp electricity and water. Pump trucks will be
used on a four day cycle.
Next June, the Fairgrounds will be beautiful – mature trees, flowers, trimmed shrubbery, lakes, horses being exercised,
lakes for fishing, miles of paved roads for biking. Yes, bring your fishing equipment and bikes.
The Fairgrounds were started in the 1920s by a man who made his fortune with Coca Cola. Therefore several of the
older buildings have a great art deco look. The 115,000 square foot, five year old Southern Illinois Center will be where we
have most of the indoor activities and offices. The Illinois Governor’s southern official residence is on site.
The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds are popular with many RV groups. Past visitors include: Newmar, Jayco, Holiday
Ramblers, Nomads, FMCA, Escapees, and more. The last time Linda and I were at Du Quoin for the Region 5 Rally, a
Honda Gold Wing group was there, and a vintage GMC motorhome group was arriving. After we leave in July, the Holiday
Ramblers will return.
Bill Thomas Camper Sales from Wentzville, MO will be on site with new Airstream trailers on display, a parts store and
technicians. BTCS is a major Airstream dealer in the Midwest and is a long time advertiser as a Dealer Sponsor and supporter of WBCCI.
Giant City State Park has a lodge built in the 1920s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Take a group to the lodge (go
hungry) and enjoy a terrific chicken dinner, served family style. Elsewhere in the park you can see evidence of Northern
and Southern Civil War soldiers’ names and dates left in sandstone walls on trails.
Wine trails.
Antiquing in Benton and Christopher.
For day trips, don’t miss the Abraham Lincoln historic sites in Springfield – his home, one of his law offices, the Presidential Library and his tomb. The Saint Louis Gateway Arch is 630 feet tall and was built to honor the spirit of pioneers. Take
a ride in it to the top! The National Quilting Museum in Paducah, KY is a must stop for quilters. Is Superman one of your
childhood heroes? Go to Metropolis, Illinois, the self-proclaimed “Hometown of Superman.” Great for tourists, there’s a
Superman statue in the town square and a Super Museum.
Remember, “Adventure is where you find it.” You will enjoy your adventure
while at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. I look forward to seeing you there.
Norm Beu
International President
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INTERNATIONAL
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President........................................................... Norm Beu
1st Vice President............................ Barry Heckenswiler
2nd Vice President............................................Don Clark
3rd Vice President..................................... John Boutwell
Recording Secretary............................. Sandy Perryman
Treasurer........................................................... Bob Moss
Past President................................................ Tom Collier
REGION PRESIDENTS
Region 1.......................................................Russ Melocik
Region 2...................................................Roy MacDonald
Region 3.............................................................. Rick Bell
Region 4.........................................................John Turner
Region 5....................................................Louise Humble
Region 6........................................................John Stumpf
Region 7............................................................ Joan Lahr
Region 8........................................................... June Ryan
Region 9.......................................................C.C. Gartman
Region 10...................................................... Adolf Knopp
Region 11................................................. Dan Neumarkel
Region 12.................................................Judy Bechthold
Parliamentarian............................................Dona Garner
Committees
Blue Beret...................................................... Anne Werth
Budget......................................................Ralph Forrester
Caravan..........................................................Chuck Kiple
Community Service.................................... Janet Kendig
Constitution & Bylaws................................... Don Shafer
Electronic Communications......................Damon Beals
Ethics & Grievance....................................Betty Sullivan
Family & Youth............................................. Linda Amme
Historian...................................................... Loretta Moss
Int’l. Relations............................................ Jim Elmlinger
Legislative...................................................Richard Jirus
Lifetime Membership........................................Don Clark
Marketing............................................... Fred Richardson
Membership............................................... Don McKelvay
National/Special Events...................... Carolyn Florence
Nominating..................................................... Tom Collier
Planning Guides & Merit Awards.............Jim Haddaway
Public Relations....................................Leonard Sullivan
RV Parks........................................................ Jean Helker
Rally Promotions..................................Leonard Sullivan
Safety............................................................. Herb Quade
WBCCI STAFF
Corporate Manager and Blue Beret Managing Editor
Cindy Reed...................................CReed@wbcci.org
Blue Beret Copy Editor
Dot Stengel...............................DStengel@wbcci.org
Membership Director
Deb Mann..................................... DMann@wbcci.org
Member Services
Deb Sailor....................................DSailor@wbcci.org
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Region 1.......................................................Russ Melocik
Region 2............................................. Bonnie MacDonald
Region 3.............................................................Carol Bell
Region 4......................................................... Nancy Brett
Region 5....................................................... Nancy Green
Region 6..................................................... Sandy Stumpf
Region 7............................................................ Joan Lahr
Region 8........................................... Paul and June Ryan
Region 9............... ...........................................Ken Sands
Region 10.............................................. Kathy Ciokiewicz
Region 11................................................ Barbara Vaughn
Region 12................................................. Connie Squires
Copy Deadline for the May issue is March 15.
What’s Inside...
Vol. 47
March 2011
Issue No.2
Club News............................. 6
Welcome New Members.........................................6
Safety Note From Herb........................................10
Letters to the Editor............................................. 11
MEMBERSHIP....................................................13
Airstream Tech Help Group................................16
Aleskya the Great Land.......................................18
In Memoriam........................................................19
A Summer Long Celebration...............................20
Inspiration 101......................................................21
Caravans................................................................22
A Visit To Québec.................................................23
Carolinas Unit of NC Fiftieth Anniversary........24
International Rally.............. 25
Caravans............................. 29
National Rallies................... 31
The Spirit of Cleveland .......................................31
National Antelope Rally.......................................31
Special Event Rallies......... 31
Canton Arts/Crafts Rally.....................................31
Storytelling Special Event Rally . .......................31
Region News....................... 32
Intraclubs............................ 37
Airstream • 937-596-6111... 38
Event Schedule................... 42
Classifieds.......................... 50
Coupons.............................. 51
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Club News
SUMMARY OF MINUTES
International Board Of Trustees Meeting
Robstown,Texas
January 28, 2011
Prepared by Sandy Perryman
International Recording Secretary
International President Norm Beu
called the International Board of Trustees
meeting to order at 9:30 AM, January
28, 2011. Live streaming of the meeting
was authorized. International First Vice
President Barry Heckenswiler gave the
invocation and Second Vice President
Don Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The roll was called and all were present except Trustee Larry Huttle of the
Airstream Company.
The minutes were approved as distributed. The Treasurer’s report, given
by International Treasurer Bob Moss,
was presented and will be filed. President Beu reported on registration for the
International Rally in Du Quoin, IL and
thanked Doug Wylie and Region 9 for
their work at this rally.
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Correspondence from the Genealogy
Club was read and a motion made to
dissolve the intra club per their request.
Motion passed and their treasury balance
will be given to Common Cents for Kids.
A courtesy report was given by Nominating Committee Chair Tom Collier. The
slate of officers presented is: President,
Barry Heckenswiler; First Vice President,
Don Clark; Second Vice President, John
Boutwell; Third Vice President, John
Stumpf; Recording Secretary, Jo Jugel;
Treasurer, June Ryan and Nominating
Committee (2) Kerry Mattila and William
Johnjullio.
Standing and Special Committee reports were given at the IBT
Seminar with very few additions. Anne
Werth, Blue Beret Chair, stated that
an online link will be added to the
magazine for the National and Special
Event Rallies as well as National Caravans. Budget Committee Chair, Ralph
Forrester, had an action item. A motion was presented to limit the amount
expended on the International Rally to
$20,000 until after January 1 of the year of
the rally. These expenses would include
promotional items, moving of the cargo
trailer, registration forms, contractual
deposits (other than site deposits) and
travel to future rally sites. Jim Haddaway,
Unit Planning Guide & Merit Award Chair
and President Beu presented Awards
of Excellence to four Regions, Regions
3,4,8,9. Congratulations!!
Highlights of New Business at the
meeting were:
• Motions were presented for flags
for three Units, Georgia, El Camino
Real CA and Texas Hill Country.
They were all placed on a Consent
Calendar and approved without
objection.
• A motion was presented and approved that the President of a
Region may appoint the Immediate
Past Region President as a member
of the Region Board and the Executive Committee.
• A motion was presented and failed
that would have allowed the Region
Presidents to nominate the members of the Nominating Committee
• A motion was presented and passed
to establish a Gift and Legacy
program that would allow members
to give monetary gifts either directly
or through their wills and trusts. A
“Friends of WBCCI” wall will be
started at Jackson Center to display
the name of those members who
donate for themselves or in memory
of others.
• The last motion was to establish
a Motorhome Study committee
to move forward with a decision
regarding the motorhome issue and
present it at the June IBT. The motion passed.
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Club News
Safety Note From Herb
Herb Quade, WBCCI #3575
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
We have a couple of recalls to bring to your attention Dodge
and Ford trucks are involved.
Ford Motor Company is recalling some 2011 pickups and
2011 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX Crossovers to address
potential electrical shorts that could lead to fires. Get in touch
with a dealer if you haven’t heard from Ford.
Chrysler is recalling about 150,000 trucks and SUVs to
address steering, air bag and potential stalling problems.
The first recall covers about 22,000 Dodge Rams from the
2008-2011 model years for steering problems. The second
involves about 65,000 2009 Dodge Journey SUVs to fix side
air bags. The last recall included about 57,000 Ram 1500
trucks in the 2011 model year to fix components in the rear
axles that could cause the trucks to stall. Get in touch with
a dealer if your vehicle falls in one of the above categories.
Sign in front of the Church says –
“Potluck supper – Prayer and Medication to follow.”
Here’s a little story I read in a magazine:
An elderly woman and her young grandson, whose face
was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo.
When they arrived, they saw lots of children waiting in line to
get their faces painted with tiger paws.
“You have so many freckles there’s no place to paint!” a
little girl said to the boy.
Embarrassed, the boy dropped his head and looked way.
His grandmother knelt next to him.
“I love your freckles. When I was a little girl, I always
wanted freckles,” she said, tracing her finger across his cheek.
“Freckles are beautiful.”
The boy looked up. “Really?” he asked.
“Of course,” his grandmother replied. “Why just name one
thing that’s prettier than freckles.”
The boy thought for moment, peered intently into his grandmother’s face, and softly whispered, “Wrinkles.”
That boy will go far in life.
Here is a safety check list by Cash Barber #78, a WBCCI
and Airstream Company safety man from years ago. Use it
every time you’re getting ready to hit the road.
Tow Vehicle
__all lights working properly
__inspect all brake systems
__make sure vehicle is properly serviced (lube, oil change,
wheel bearing, tune-up, etc.)
__if your state has a safety inspection, are you current?
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__check all tires (including spare) for condition, proper
inflation, balance, age, and alignment
__check trailer brake controller
__inspect windshield wipers and washers
__check radiator hoses and all fan belts
__check battery water level, clean terminals, etc.
__clear vision through all windows?
__adjust towing mirrors
__make visual check of tow bar kit, checking for cracked
welds, loose bolts, etc.
__seat belts in working order
__make sure emergency equipment is on hand: warning
flags, flares, flashlights, reflectors, fire extinguisher, first
aid kit, jack and tire wrench, etc.
Hitch
__Inspect ball mount for proper height and tilt; check for
stress cracks, bad welds, worn areas, etc.
__Hitch pin in place
__Inspect ball – is it loose or worn? Lube as required
__check weight distributing spring bars for wear and proper
lube
__check bottom link of spring bar chain for excessive wear
__are you using a sway control device and is it properly
adjusted?
__are you using the proper weight-distributing hitch? Hitch
weight equals the load of the hitch ball plus the weight in
the trunk. (Do not use the advertised hitch weight of the
trailer. It’s much less than that of the trailer loaded for a
trip.)
__are safety pins in place?
__check that the chain on spring bars is free of twist
__hookup brackets should be centered on chain
Trailer
__is trailer properly loaded? (heaviest items directly over or
slightly in front of the trailer’s running gear)
__check gross trailer weight
__tongue weight should be between 10-15% of gross trailer
weight (loaded for travel)
__does coupler and ball size match?
__are safety chains fastened (crossed under ball mount)
and of sufficient strength?
__are chain fasteners of equal strength and secured to tow
vehicle?
__are tires safe? check tread, proper inflation, balanced
and wheel lugs tightened
__spare tire in good condition?
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:
Hey Lisa, I agree that is hard to attend
some of the rallies. I noticed you are up
in Massachusetts. Being winter, now is
a good time to locate your local Unit and
consider attending a luncheon rally. It’s a
great way to meet the people in your area
and see which rallies are close enough
for you to attend. Most summer months
there is one or more Unit rallies that may
be close enough for you. My wife and I
always try to make our rallies appeal to
different ages. It may not be explicit in
the theme of the rally, but a lot of time if
you check out activities in the area, there
is good stuff to do with the kids. As far
as scheduling rallies during the school
year I think it is tough for people with
school age kids. The summer vacation
season goes by quickly. I know for us,
we usually have to use a vacation day or
two to attend a long weekend type rally.
Check out other local Units that may have
a rally in July or August. Look into the
WDCU Unit as well. Our Watchung NJ
Unit always tries to something locally in
July because a lot of us cannot attend
International. My wife and I usually host
August, which can be a tough month
to get attendance due to all the other
vacation offerings. Here’s an invitation
to join us in Middletown, NY this August.
Finally, I agree whole heartedly that
WBCCI should embrace the Vintage
crowd more closely. Young and old
couples alike cannot all afford the high
cost to buy in to an Airstream, but can
get an excellent unit that may need a
little work for a decent price. I restored
our ‘76 Argosy for a fraction of the cost
of a new trailer.
So my advice is to first try to reach out
and meet a few of your locals, check out
areas they’re going to and see if there’s
fun activities in the area for the kids, plan
a little bit of vacation time to attend if
possible, and keep those vintage trailers
on the road! The magic of WBCCI really
lies at the Unit level.
George Kiesel WBCCI# 7191
Please keep the Letters coming to Editor@wbcci.org
This is your opportunity to have your voice heard. The Letters to the Editor Committee will respond as needed. Be sure
to include your full name and WBCCI number.
DISCLAIMER: The Letters to the Editor Committee reserves the right to edit or withhold any letter received and will only
publish those that are considered beneficial to the club as a whole and as space is available. Letters may be addressed
to editor@wbcci.org and must include writer’s full name and WBCCI number to be considered noteworthy for publication.
__remove wheel chocks (always install wheel chock in any unusual parking situation, and especially before disconnecting your trailer from tow vehicle)
__trailer brakes operating correctly? (check trailer brakes with manual brake
controller prior to each departure)
__all lights operating properly
__is break-away switch operating properly (check every 90 days)
__ pull pin, lube and insure all brakes are set, reinstall pin
__ cable okay, no rust or frayed strands?
__ does cable have a straight pull when secured to tow vehicle (use guide)
__ cable must be hooked to tow vehicle
__check brake fluid (disc brakes) every 5,000 miles or 90 days
__trailer brakes checked and wheel bearings packed (every 10,000 mi. or 6
months)
__inspect electrical connectors (every 5,000 miles or 90 days clean contacts and
coat with Spray-Kleen)
__do gas bottles have a safety relief valve? clean and unplugged?
__do gas bottles have a 10% valve to prevent overfilling? Are gas bottle full and
no leaks?
__check to make sure fire extinguisher is in place
__make sure manufacturer’s manual is in trailer
We’ll see you down the road – and buckle up!
Herb Quade WBCCI #3575, Home phone (757) 583-1405
Cell phone (757) 535-1084.
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Airstream
Women
Want to Know…
March
Note: Day Light Savings time
begins the Sunday March 13, at
2:00 a.m. Remember to Spring
Forward.
Spring is Coming…
Here are a few old method hints from the day
of our grandmothers. These use common
items.
To Drive Off Fleas
Sprinkle about area a few
drops of oil of lavender.
To Soften Hard Water
Hard water becomes nearly
soft
by boiling.
To Preserve Old Books
Bindings may be preserved from mildew by
brushing them over with spirits of wine. A
few drops of perfumed oil will secure
libraries from the consuming effects of mold
and damp. The Romans used oil of cedar to
preserve valuable manuscripts.
Honey Uses
Honey is good for sore throat; also
good for bee stings.
To Remover Wall Scratches
Wipe the wall stain with a dry cloth.
Take the meat of a walnut and slowly rub in
a small circular motion over the entire stain.
Then rub in a straight line the entire length
of the stain.
Let dry thoroughly and the
stain will disappear. Wipe the area with a
clean cloth.
From
Heloise
KITCHEN Keep a large bottle of 3 percent hydrogen
peroxide (available at supermarkets and drug stores)
under the kitchen sink. It has multiple uses: sanitize
plastic cutting boards, wipe off dirty can opener blades
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SIDRA SPIES,
Unit 29, Pensacola, FL
and to kill bacteria in the drain. Be aware that it may
lighten surfaces.
BATH To clean the bathroom sink, bathtub and
shower. Buy the cheapest hair shampoo you. I use a
plastic scrubber to apply straight from the bottle, then
rinse off. Do this after showering and the gunk will not
build up!
LAUNDRY For under a quarter, you can make prewash
stain remover for washable clothes! Mix 1/3
nonsudsing/clear ammonia, 1/3 dishwashing liquid
(NOT dishwasher liquid or gel), 1/3 water. Pour into a
clearly labeled spray bottle. Apply to stains and allow
to sit for only 5 minutes, then wash ASAP.
OTHER USES FOR SALT
• Use as a cleaner because it won’t scratch pans,
even nonstick.
• Add salt to a teaspoon of baby or olive oil to
exfoliate hands or feet.
• Sprinkle salt on a damp sponge to clean the
bottoms of stained coffee mugs or cups.
• When food bubbles over in oven, let over cool,
then cover mess with salt and scoop up.
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Pam’s Super Duper Beef Brisket
6 lb brisket
Mix 1 can whole cranberry,
1 pkg onion soup mix, and
¾ c ketchup.
Sear Meat on grill. Put mixture under
and over meat and pour ginger ale to
cover meat. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes
per lb. Can refrigerate overnight, slice
next day on the diagonal and reheat!
How easy is that?
Pam Kern, Memphis Unit # 96
Club News
MEMBERSHIP
CLUB MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS UPDATE
I would like to bring you up-to-date on our Club membership numbers – I hate the word ‘numbers’
as each of you is a ‘member’ and are very important, but numbers give us an overall view. The
first thing is to mention it is critical to ‘compare apples to apples, and oranges to oranges’ meaning
one needs to compare figures from one date to another otherwise false and misleading information
results. I have put this information in a tabular form, so it will be much clearer in comparing numbers.
Note that the end of our membership year is Dec 31st.
DATE UNIT MEMBERS MAL TOTAL
Jan 31, 2011 5,266
430 5,696
Jan 29, 2010 5,698
485 6,183
The non-renewal numbers were:
DATE UNIT MEMBERS MAL TOTAL
Dec 8, 2010 1,118
184 1,302
Dec. 2009 938
163 1,101
Don McKelvay
Chairman
COMMENT
Loss of 467 or 7.6%
18% more than last year
Headquarters has sent letters to all those who did not renew and if you were one of these please
reply, hopefully to renew, but if you did not at least let us know why as that is very important and
helps us to know the reason. Past information indicates about 60% did not renew due to reasons
of selling their Airstream (40%), health (10%) or regrettably death (10%). 5% of those who replied
reported they were unhappy with their Unit or the Club, which is about the same percentage as
those who left due to the cost of dues and changes in lifestyle/the economy or time. The good
news is last year about 20% of those who replied did renew. Let us hope this year even a higher
percentage renew and watch for an update in the coming months – as of Feb 7th, 110 of the 1,302
who did not renew have now done so or about 8%. Each Unit should also have contacted those on
the non-renewal list sent to their Unit. We know many of us are very busy and sometimes simply
forget to send in our renewals.
NEED AN IDEA OR HAVE IDEA?
Many years ago some of our Club members put together
an ‘Idea Book’ which was to pass on useful ideas on crafts,
entertainment/program ideas, games, monologues, readings,
songs, rally planning, skits, trailer and vehicle safety. If you
are planning a rally you might just find a creative idea to use
in the Book. One of the most popular things that Airstreamers
do is eat – need a recipe for Beef Stew for 70 people (idea
#65), want to know how to make the famous ‘Bag Omelet’
(idea #81). Even other ideas such as under Unit management
how to improve your Unit. It is now on line, in Word format
at our Club website at: http://www.wbcci.org/documents/
Idea%20Book.pdf
There are currently 164 ‘Ideas’ written from 1983 to 1996.
You may see some of this information is out-of-date, but it is
really interesting to read. A few years ago someone was sup-
posed to chair an update committee, but no one that I have
spoken to can remember who or if anything every happened.
So here is a challenge to you, is there someone who would
like to take on this much needed task? If you are willing to
start this, and get assistance from others, send me an email
(no resume required!!) silverbulletspider@gmail.com and let’s
see if we can update this for the benefit of all our members.
I am sure there are lots of other very useful ideas members
have and could be included.
HOSTING RALLIES - From Texas Coastal Plains Unit
We’ll have a hosting seminar at our upcoming rally. Help
make it easy for the hosts. They need to know who and how
many are coming and when they will arrive. If they give you
a deadline for reservations, meet the deadline or expect to be
told “If there is a cancellation, I’ll call you.” If you have made
reservations and then can’t come, let the hosts know as far
in advance as possible. Hosting and co-hosting is the best
way to make friends in the Club.
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Phil Broomall, #2654
Jim Cooper, #3056
Jamie King, #7018
This group has been established by WBCCI to help the membership with any of their technical RV problems. Examples
of questions that might be of interest to many members will be published in the Blue Beret. We will respond directly to you,
in response to your email or letter describing a problem you are having. We hope you will find this new service of value in
the care and feeding of your RV. You may contact us as follows: techhelp@wbcci.org or by mail: Howard Lefkowitz, 11508
Colt Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20902
THE CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR RV II
Measuring Battery Condition
Figure 1, Battery Voltage Testing, illustrates the voltage measurement you get
at various states of charge. This chart is
based upon 10.5 volts being considered a
dead battery with 0% charge. As you can
see, the range from fully charged to 50%
is 0.8 volts. To make this measurement
you will require a digital voltmeter with at
least 3 1/2 digits. Accuracy is important,
but you can get by with a $15 meter by
simply having a friend calibrate it with
a higher accuracy instrument. Figure
2, illustrates the temperature sensitivity
of a battery. At 70 degrees F, you get
100% of the batteries voltage while at
32 degrees F you only get 78% of the
voltage. The lower the temperature,
when you winter camp, the lower will be
your available voltage and amp/hours.
Further, the lower the battery voltage the
higher the requirement for battery current
thus depleting the battery much faster.
Figure 1. Measured Battery Voltage versus
Percent Charged
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The most accurate measurement is
with a Hydrometer which measures the
specific gravity of the acid mixture. Besides having to withdraw fluid and return
it, this measurement is very sensitive to
temperature. I prefer leaving this type
of measurement to the professional and
going with the relatively easy digital voltmeter. With a 0.5% calibrated meter the
results are more than adequate for the
RV owner to take care of his batteries.
Besides, the multimeter will become an
important trouble shooting device for
his tool box.
Time for some Ohm’s Law:
Power = Volts X Current
P = EXI
and
Volts = Current X Ohms
E = I X R
Let’s examine what this means to
you. If I want to run the furnace at night
and it requires 90 watts to function, with
a 12.7 volt battery it will draw about 7
amps. So if we run the furnace all night
we will consume 7 X 10 hours or 70 amp/
hours. Now let’s assume it goes down
below freezing (32 degrees). At this
temperature the battery is only putting out
78% or 9.9 volts of its room temperature
capability. Watts are absolute and they
must be provided regardless of the battery voltage or ambient temperature. So
90 watts divided by 9.9 volts means the
heater will require 9 amps. This means
we will be taking 9 X 10 or 90 amp/hours
out of the battery. This is why the battery
will not last the night. Further, many other
devices may not function properly with
less than 12.0 volts of supply voltage (like
the refrigerator electronics). Remember
you also need to run the furnace during
the day to keep the pipes above freezing. Figures 2 and 3, illustrate how your
battery voltage (state of charge) will
vary with temperature. Winter camping
not only requires some heat source for
the campers but also requires a good,
well charged, set of batteries to provide
sufficient voltage to run all of the other
critical appliances.
Figure 2. Percent of Fully Charged Battery
Versus Temperature
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THE CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR RV II continued
Figure 3. State of Charge for Flooded, Low
Maintenance and AGM versus Temperature
Let’s try a microwave which requires
1200 watts. Assuming a 120 volt AC
supply the microwave will draw 10 amps
from the receptacle (These are not exact
because of many other factors but are
more than adequate for learning how to
size your system). Now let us take an
Inverter which changes 12 volts DC to
120 volts AC and hook it up to the microwave. Since the microwave is really
being powered by the battery we will
need about 1200 watts divided by 12.7
volts or 94 amps and in cold weather
121 amps. Even a small microwave
(700 watts) will require over 50 amp/
hours. We may only have to run these
for a short time but even 20 minutes will
require 31 to 40 amp/hours for the 1200
watt and 17 amp/hours for the 700 watt
appliance.
How well are we charging our trailer
batteries from the tow vehicle? Reference 1, (http://www.powerstream.com/
tech.htm , Wire Gauge and Current Capability Chart) lists the losses for AWG
wire from 000 to 40. For number 10 wire
size the loss is 1 ohm per 1000 feet. The
distance from the battery terminals (front
of the tow vehicle) to the trailer batteries
is about 30 feet. This means our loss
will be 30 divided by 1000 or .03 ohms
times 30 amps or 0.9 volts. Actually
twice as much if we consider the losses
in the positive and negative leads. This
means we will reduce our charging voltage of 14.3 volts (from the alternator)
to just above 12 volts. We left out the
connectors and we also assumed you
ran a separate ground as well as a direct
line to your engine battery. You are not
going to get much battery charging at
that level. If your coach batteries are
not too run down you may only need 10
amps, which will just reduce the charge
voltage by only 0.6 volts.
If you can only get 10 amps into the
battery you will have to drive for ten
hours to put 100 amp/hours back into
the battery vault and there is no way
you can take the batteries out of a deep
cycle. What to do? Increase the wire
size to number 6 which is 0.4 ohms per
1000 feet or a voltage drop of only .7
volts and you have a chance.
By determining the watts required
by the stuff you want to run, considering
the power source and environmental
temperature, allowing for the wire line
losses you can determine the amp/
hours, number of batteries, solar panel
sizes, etc., etc. that have to be put in
your RVs. Let’s try a starter battery.
Assume you have developed a very
small resistance in your terminal to cable
clamp or your ground strap to chassis
connection of 0.003 ohms. Since we
require 400 amps to start the engine we
will have a voltage loss of .003 X 400
or 1.2 volts in the bad connection. Do
you think your engine will start with 11.5
volts even if the battery is fully charged?
You cannot check the battery connection
by trying to move it or by turning on the
headlights to see if they are bright. If
the terminals are clean with no corrosion
then put the proper wrench on them and
tighten them up.
Alternators can supply higher voltages by changing the voltage regulators.
Every once in a while you will run into a
boom box that looks like an automobile,
that can blow your ear drums. These
have been modified with new adjustable
regulators that can supply up to 18 volts.
A friend did this to his diesel tow vehicle
and in addition ran a separate high current line and plug to his trailer. When
he has a severely depleted battery he
simply adjusts the regulator for higher
charging voltage.
Get a digital multimeter so you can
properly test your batteries and provide
the measurements you need to troubleshoot problems and test your systems.
The multimeter will allow you to check
fuses, bulbs, wire runs, shorts, AC voltages, etc. Buying a single DC or AC
volt-meter for monitoring on a continuous
basis is not cost effective since you can
get all of the same information, when you
need it, plus much more with a multimeter.
A multimeter is essentially an Ohms Law
measuring device which can provide current, resistance and voltage. It will also
provide continuity, which tells you if two
points are electrically connected. You
can make voltage tests by simply touching the probes to the two points whose
voltage you are trying to determine. If
you need to measure current you must
break the circuit and insert the meter.
In many cases it is a lot easier to insert
a small resistor (called a shunt) in the
circuit and measure the voltage across
it to determine the current. This is a
particularly valuable technique with large
currents (in the hundreds of amps) as
well as monitoring amps into a
battery.
continued
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Learn how to use it before
you have to use it.
I have never understood why people
purchase good measuring devices and
then put them away in the tool box in
the original shipping packages. At least
take out the instruction manual and try
to read it. Try a few measurements on
some batteries. Get comfortable with
checking your RV 120 VAC input level.
Test a bulb and a fuse.
Reference 2, (http://www.ladyada.
net/learn/multimeter) provides a very
well done, easily read training manual.
Examples of all of the different measurements are illustrated with excellent
pictures. Links are provided for several
well done training videos.
A hydrometer with a built in thermometer provides the most accurate measurement of a batteries condition. However,
it cannot be used with a sealed battery,
since you have to suck up some acid
from the battery to make the measurement and then return it. Not my favorite
approach. An accurate digital voltmeter
(also a cheap calibrated one) will give
a good enough measurement for your
purposes and is a lot easier to use. Immediately after a charge cycle you have
a surface charge on the batteries which
will give you readings in the 13 plus
voltage range. You must remove this
surface charge by turning on a bunch of
lights for several minutes. The battery
will settle down below 13 volts and can
now be measured. The best approach
is to do the test with a load on the battery. Harbor Freight makes a battery
load tester ( $25-$30), which can be
kept on for 10 seconds with a good/bad
scale. Use this, simultaneously, with
your digital voltmeter and you will get a
good measure of the battery condition.
You should disconnect the batteries from
each other as well as from the coach
and solar panels before you make any
measurements.
Always remove the ground terminal
first when you are removing a battery or
separating two of them for making measurements. When you are re-installing
the battery or re-connecting them hook
up the ground last. After cleaning the
terminals and tightening them you should
coat them with a good quality battery
terminal spray (silicon dielectric included
in the spray).
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Aleskya the Great Land
July 12 to September 14, 2010
by Sue Wendt #1235
Mt. Denali
A
laska is beautiful and is on the bucket list of most RVers. It is really hard to
give the flavor of the caravan in one page!
The caravan met in Dawson Creek, Yukon. When talking about going to Alaska,
you tend to forget that a lot of the trip is through Western Canada. We took the
Icefields Parkway in the Canadian Rockies on the way to the rendezvous. The
scenery is fabulous and just a preview of what is to come.
Highlights: Huge cinnamon buns, fishing, black bears, moose, sheep, grizzly
bears, Alaska highway, Denali and Mt. McKinley, buffalo, reindeer & caribou, cookouts, fish fry, construction, Watson Lake sign forest, Canadian Tire, forests, boat
trips, Frantic Follies show, glaciers and more glaciers, mountains, gold dredges
& mines, panning for gold, rain, Top of the World Highway wash outs, Chicken,
Alaska, prairie dogs, Dawson City, perma frost, good meals, dog sleds, the oil
pipeline, reproduction native village, salmon, train ride, bus tours, museums, orcas,
sea otters, puffins, bald eagles, Homer, AK spit, shopping, volcanoes, “tsunami
evacuation route,” musk ox, frost heaves and pot holes, sea lions, seals, swans,
King crab, spawning salmon and bears in Fish Creek, Hyder, AK.
As you can see, we saw lots of wild life. A highlight was watching bears at
Fish Creek, we were up on a board walk close to the creek and got great close up
views of bears. This is one of the best bear viewing spots in Alaska. Denali was
another highlight, our group was in a small percentage of visitors who get to see
Mt. McKinley due to the weather.
Normally, the Top of the World Highway is part of the itinerary, but we had to
cancel that and Chicken, AK due to road problems. The town of Chicken was called
that because the early inhabitants couldn’t spell ptarmigan.
Dawson City has a lot of restored buildings from the Gold Rush era. That is
one of the places where we could really see the effects of the permafrost. Two
old buildings were leaning toward and touching each other. Once the permafrost
melts from the heat from the building, it turns to mud, which isn’t a great foundation.
Some caravanners went fishing—halibut, salmon etc. We even had a fish fry
with fish supplied by the caravan fishermen. Delish!
The caravan group took several boat rides. We saw lots of animals, scenery
and a very nice reproduction of a native village in Fairbanks. We also took a train
ride to Whittier to catch a boat to view glaciers and wildlife.
The whole trip was an adventure and a wonderful way to make new friends.
Club News
In Memoriam
The officers and members of
Wally Byam Caravan Club International, Inc.
express their sympathy to the families and friends
of these departed members.
Beck, Hoyt (032-GA)...................................#19298
Bellinger, William E. (081-FL)....................#13232
Burnham, Frank J. (063-NV)......................#13113
PP Nevada Unit
Casey, Ken F. (032-GA)...............................#29945
Currie, Bobbie (112-WA).............................#21316
Gavin, Polly (032-GA)...................................#3762
Harman, Ernest (149-VA)..............................#8146
Hawkins, E.O. (056-MS)..............................#20429
Past 1st Mate Mississippi Unit
Howell, Sharon (032-GA)..............................#4093
Innes, Bob (112-WA).....................................#4339
PP Washington Unit
Little, Thomas (110-FL)..................................#433
P Int’l Secretary First Mate
Peak, Donna (157-NV)..................................#3814
Taylor, James (091-PA)...............................#15718
Taylor, Yolanda (091-PA)............................#15718
Wilhelm, William (011-CA)..........................#20389
Kids Page Answers
If a 4 leaf clover is considered Good Luck, what will a 5 leaf clover get you?
Just ask Russell and Elnora Moss
(#335) of the Missouri Delta Unit. While
the Unit was holding its Buddy Rally at
Clearwater Lake near Piedmont, Missouri, Russell was visiting with other
Unit members when he spied the highly
unusual, 5 leaf piece of clover on the
ground. To make finding his Lucky Charm
more amazing, a few minutes prior
to finding the 5 leaf clover, he found
a 4 leaf clover. Oh Faith and Begorrah……
Photos and article by Tom Mesko #4009
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A Summer Long Celebration of Wally Byam and
Airstream Caravanning in Baker City, Oregon
Baker County Heritage Museum Presents “Caravanning and Collecting –
Two Unique Tales of Charismatic Baker Natives.” A summer long exhibit will tell the stories of
Wally Byam, born in Baker City in 1896, who
invented the Airstream Trailer, and the Cavin
sisters, Mamie and Beth Cavin Warfel, world
renowned rock collectors. This Memorabilia
will shed light on Wally’s early life in Baker
County through caravan adventures around
the world and will bring the Cavin sisters’ shell
collection back from decades of storage to join
their magnificent rock collection. The exhibit’s
goal is, using Wally Byam’s words, “to strive
endlessly to stir the venturesome spirit that
moves you to follow a rainbow to its end…
and thus make your travel dreams come true.” This venturesome spirit is the common theme
of these two unique tales, the similar spirit that
drove the early settlers and this community
they founded.
Airstream caravan events are planned for
the summer, with a July 4th weekend Wally
Byam birthday celebration event as a highlight. For information, please contact Chris Cantrell
at the Baker Heritage Museum, 541-523-9308. “Caravanning and Collecting” will be featured in the museum’s 1,400 sq. ft. Central Gallery, which showcases new exhibits
each year. Permanent exhibits documenting the history of Baker County fill the remaining 33,000 sq. ft. museum.
The Baker Heritage Museum, at 2480 Grove Street, Baker City, Oregon, is open daily from 9AM to 4PM, March 19th
through October. Admission: Adults $6, Seniors (60+) and Youth (13-17) $5, Children 12 and under are free. www.BakerHeritageMuseum.com. For more information about this exhibit or other Baker County, Oregon,
events, attractions, and vacation activities visit the Baker County Tourism
website at www.basecampbaker.com or become a fan at www.facebook.
com/basecampbaker
Baker County Tourism – Base Camp Baker
Timothy Bishop CMSM
Mail to: PO Box 861 Baker City Oregon 97814
Phone 541-523-1589
Email info@basecampbaker.com
www.basecampbaker.com
www.facebook.com/basecampbaker
www.twitter.com/basecampbaker
www.flickr.com/people/basecampbaker
http://basecampbaker.com/blog
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Inspiration 101
Dr. Harold Kingdon, WBCCI #14383
International Chaplain
There is a legend about a king who set aside a special
day to honor his greatest subject. When the big day arrived,
there was a large gathering in the palace courtyard. Four
finalists were brought forward and from these four the king
would select the winner.
The first person presented was a wealthy philanthropist.
The king was told that this man was highly deserving of the
honor because of his humanitarian efforts. He had given much
of his wealth to the poor.
The second person was a celebrated physician. The king
was told that this doctor was highly deserving of the honor,
because he had rendered faithful and dedicated service to
the sick for many years.
The third person was a distinguished judge. The king was
told that the judge was worthy, because he was noted for his
wisdom, his fairness, and his brilliant decisions.
The fourth person presented was an elderly woman. Everyone was quite surprised to see her there because her manner
was quite humble, as was her dress. She hardly looked the
part of someone who would be honored as the greatest subject
in the kingdom. What chance could she possibly have, when
compared to the other three who had accomplished so much?
Even so there was something about her; the look of love in
her face, the understanding in her eyes, her quiet confidence.
The king was intrigued, to say the least, and somewhat
puzzled by her presence. He asked who she was. The answer came: “You see the philanthropist, the doctor, and the
judge? Well, she was their teacher!”
We are not told which candidate was chosen as the kingdom’s greatest subject, but we could learn something from the
two key characters in the legend; the king and the woman. The
king could not see the value in the plain, unassuming woman.
He missed the significance of this aging, humble teacher. She
had no wealth, no fame, and no title to make her stand out,
but she had unselfishly given her life to produce great people.
There is nothing more powerful. How easy it is to fall into the
trap of underestimating the worth of those around us.
The woman serves as a powerful reminder of how much
our lives impact others in ways we may never know. American
author, Margaret Lee Runbeck, put it this way: “A man leaves
all kinds of footprints when he walks through life. Some you
can see, like his children and his house. Others are invisible,
like the prints he leaves across other people’s lives: the help
he gives them and what he has said; his jokes; gossip that
has hurt others; encouragement. A man doesn’t think about
it, but everywhere he passes, he leaves some kind of mark.”
Educator/author Dr. Henrietta Mears, would punctuate this
with: “Your influence is negative or positive, never neutral.”
How then should we live so that we neither undervalue
others, nor minimize the powerful influence we have on those
around us? The tag line on the monthly newsletter of a local church provides a starting point: “Joyfully loving God,
wholeheartedly serving others.”
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Caravans....
For Fun, Fellowship, And Adventure!
by Bob Bennett
Photo by Jerry Ingallinera, #18081
Submitted by Rich Walbridge, #3371
I do not know why you joined WBCCI, but we joined because of the Fun, Fellowship, and Adventure that forms the basic
foundation of our club. I quickly got involved with caravan activities which, in my mind, provide the best Fun, Fellowship,
and Adventure you can find anywhere.
Over the years, I have written many articles for the Blue Beret that I hope kept focus on caravans. I have selected portions
of these articles and used them in the Introduction To Caravanning and Officer Training seminars at the International Rallies.
When I retired as Caravan Chairman, I told Chuck Kiple that I would like to encourage Unit Caravans. I have tried to find
the best way to start that process and finally decided that publishing the information again in the Blue Beret would reach
the widest audience. So, for the next several issues, I would like to focus again on the Fun, Fellowship, and Adventure that
is available to you as you enjoy WBCCI and your Airstream whether you travel by yourself, with others, or on caravans.
caution. Caravan Basics also lists items
to keep in focus and they are:
Is your Airstream ready to go?
• TOW VEHICLE & TRAILER OR
MOTORHOME: Both should be in
No matter how you travel or where you
Two free flowing Y’s with caps. (5)
A-1 condition. Check the brakes,
go with your Airstream, the starting point
One shut off Y. (6) Sewer hose, 10
wheel bearings, belts and hoses,
is having it fully equipped and problem
ft. min. (7) One 5/8” dia. 8 ft. and
and have good tires and spare
free. Nothing dampens an adventure
one 5/8” 25 ft min. sanitary drain
(be sure to check the air pressure
(be it a weekend or several months) like
hose [non-white] (8) A two-gallon
in the spare). Radiator: always
equipment failure.
wastewater container or bucket.
check to see that your radiator is
The Caravan Handbook includes an
(9) Wheel chocks. (10) Leveling
in good condition; if the fin tubes
exhibit called “Caravan Basics.” These
blocking. (11) Tow cable. (12)
are 25% restricted by chemical
“Basics” not only apply to caravans, but
Highway hazard safety triangles.
build-up, do something. An auxilthey are a good starting point for informa(13) Water jug. (14) Small shovel.
iary transmission cooler is a good
tion about traveling with your Airstream.
(15) 50ft. electrical extension 10
investment if you do not have one.
Although it has been around for years,
or 12 gauge if possible. (16) A
Overheating can cause problems
the equipment list is still accurate and apwater pressure regulator. Mark
costing much more than a new
plies to any travel you undertake. It says:
any loose equipment with trailer
radiator. Remember, it is much
number.
cheaper and more convenient to
• EQUIPMENT: The following miniInsure that you service your vehicle(s)
prevent problems at home than to
mum equipment is recommended: regularly. Your owner’s manual will
have failures on the road. Check
(1) Fuses for battery system and list the service schedule and highlight
the hitch ball regularly for tightpump. (2) Fire extinguisher in tow things to be aware of. Since you will be
ness, cracks, and broken welds.
vehicle and trailer. (3) One 5/8” traveling with your equipment – often in
Lubricate hitch as required.
dia. 25 ft. and one 5/8” dia. 50 ft. remote places, follow the SEVERE use
Check hitch platform bolts (Facnon-toxic [white] water hose. (4) schedules. It is better to err on the side of
tory platform bolts OFTEN come
Traveling With Your Airstream
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loose and drop out), wheel lugs,
the black water every 3-4 days.
and have a good battery; be sure
5. Although it is probably just my
pump, water heater, and refrigeraimagination, I find that handling
tor work; gas bottles are full and
the hoses (water and drain) only
have current certification; check
one time is less work. Our normal
for gas leaks.
procedure is to fill with fresh and
Your Airstream is an excellent selfdump the holding tanks just before
contained travel vehicle. Once you unhitting the road in the AM.
derstand (and use) its capabilities, you
6. Using this process we never
can expand your traveling experience
have to worry about what faciliconsiderably. We travel with our fresh
ties our next campsite has – we
water tank full and wash water tank empty
are prepared for anything from
– the black water tank varies. We rarely
dry camping at Wal-Mart to full
hook up to anything other than electric
facilities at a resort.
even if it is available because:
The way we use it, the capacities of
1. Using the fresh water tank insures the trailer seem to be:
that the water stays fresh and that
• The fresh water tank is good for
the pump is really working when
3 – 4 days average use. You can
we need it.
stretch that by being very careful
2. It also insures that we have an
of how much water you use. Use
ample supply of water wherever
dish water sparingly, use a dish
we may stop.
pan rather than running water to
3. Although it is of less consideration,
rinse, take “navy” showers (turn
this also insures we always have
water off after wetting down and
good water pressure (never too
rinsing), if you don’t need it, don’t
much or too little).
let the water run.
4. Letting the waste tanks fill a bit
• The wash water tank can last for
before dumping helps keep them
3 – 4 days without being emptied.
clean and flowing. We dump the
You can stretch that by dumping
wash water before each move and
your dish water into the black
A VISIT TO QUÉBEC
Suzanne et Paul Fuller
Québec Canada Unit
WBCCI 2325
Should you want to make a different visit to the province of Quebec
during the Labor Day weekend (2nd
to 5th September, 2011) we have just
what you would like. A hot air balloon festival is held in Gatineau each
year. It is a great reason to come and
visit the Canadian Capital region. Gatineau is located about
90 miles to the West of Montreal in the province of Quebec
and just across the Ottawa River from Ottawa, our Canadian
National Capital. This festival is one of the largest in America
with over 75 balloons of all shapes and forms coming from all
over Canada and the USA. You can see the flights every day
morning and night, weather permitting. You can enjoy a flight
and chase the balloon through the countryside to its landing
site. You can visit the launch site and talk with the crews to
get a real feel for the sport. A whole slew of activities will keep
you occupied on site the whole week end long.
The best museums in Canada are just a stone’s throw from
here in Gatineau and in Ottawa. Worth the trip are the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, the Royal Canadian Mint, the
•
water tank and using the water
saving measures listed in this
issue. The black water tank can
last for 4 – 7 days without being
emptied. Traveling with it partially
full liquefies the contents and
helps keep things clog free.
2 batteries can last for 2 – 3 days
without being charged. The key
is IF YOU NEED IT, USE IT – IF
NOT, TURN IT OFF. Overnight
use is rarely a problem because
your batteries will charge the
next day you move. We have
enhanced our battery capacity by
adding solar panels and adding
a propane catalytic heater (the
furnace is a BIG 12V draw) – as
a result we rarely worry about 12V
power. We have converted just
about everything to 12V use – we
have a Fantastic Fan for cooling,
a Fantastic Breeze floor fan for
additional cooling if needed, and
installed 12V fluorescent lights
in heavy use areas. The only
things that will not work are the air
conditioner, microwave, and TV.
Military Museum, the Arts Museum, the Canadian Air Museum,
the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy and Stables
for the RCMP Musical ride and many more. Our Canadian
Parliament, the seat of Canadian Politics and power, offers
free guided tours and a nightly sound and light show. Most
of these attractions are free or at a slight cost. There are city
Bus tours and boat tours down the Rideau River to enable
you to see Ottawa from a very different perspective. Walking
around the parliament buildings, going to the war museum,
visiting The Mint and the By Market are just short distances
in one of the safest cities in the country. There are some of
the best biking or walking trails available anywhere should
you be athletically inclined.
Camping is available on site for the Balloon Festival and
allows you to be in the midst of all the activities and entertainment within a short distance in Gatineau or Ottawa.
A short phone call will get you all the info and reservations
you need to enjoy a great stay in some of the most beautiful
areas in western Quebec or eastern Ontario.
Suzanne and I have visited this part of our country many
times and still look forward to our next stay, we are sure you
will be happy you took us up on our invitation.
Nous vous souhaitons la Bienvenue!
More Info Contact :
Eric Brulotte
819-243-2331 #183
E-mail < Eric.Brulotte@Montgolfieresgatineau.com >
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THE CAROLINAS UNIT OF NC FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
By Linda Fishel, 2010 President and George Lamb, 2010 1st Vice President
The Carolinas Unit of NC celebrated our 50th anniversary at
our October rally at the beautiful Tanglewood Park Campground
in Clemmons, NC, which is just west of Winston-Salem, NC.
The rally was geared toward celebration and fun with games,
camp fires and great fellowship and food. We were fortunate
to have a speaker at our Friday night group dinner who lived
in Africa at the time of the Cape Town to Cairo Caravan in
1959 and met Wally Byam. He told about how the political
conditions changed so very much shortly after the caravan and
stated if the caravan had been six months later they probably
could not have passed through the Congo.
Saturday night, October 16, 2010 was the highlight of
our rally. We gathered at the beautiful old Manor House in
Tanglewood Park for a banquet and program. During our social
time before dinner the many past presidents and/or past first
ladies were welcomed and introduced. The highlight of the
evening was our presentation of a check for one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00) to our local Ronald McDonald House in
honor of the 50th anniversary. Ronald McDonald house in
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Winston-Salem has been our community service project for
a few years and has received an annual “truckload” of snack
foods and non-perishables from our Unit. We also prepared
three evening meals for the families this past year.
Our president presented the Founders Award from International to member Dale Dowler. Dale has recruited thirty
(30) new members to our Unit over the past few years. This
was followed by a delicious dinner and an Airstream design
cake for dessert.
Before and after dinner everyone enjoyed looking through
the many scrap books of Unit activities on display. These
documented our 50 year history and several said they could
spend the evening looking through these books.
The Anniversary Rally was a big success and was the
largest rally we have had in several years, truly a time of fun
and fellowship for all.
International Convention/Rally
Camping in Southern Illinois
by Darrell Waters
In October, I had the pleasure of
welcoming you to Illinois for our 2011
International Convention/Rally. This
month I will introduce you to some of
the delights of “God’s Country” here in
southern Illinois. Du Quoin, Illinois, is
located in the middle of a great camping
area. If you want to arrive early or stay
in Illinois a while longer, you have many
delightful areas to spend your time. Let’s
start in Shawnee National Forest.
During the 18th and 19th centuries,
settlers came to southern Illinois. Land
was cheap, and they cleared the land and
started farming. They found that the land,
in southern Illinois, was not well suited
for farming row crops. In 1933, at the
end of the depression, the government
began to buy up the land and reforest
the area. It has become the Shawnee
National Forest. This area between the
Mississippi and the Ohio Rivers has five
natural ecological divisions. You will find
a diverse combination of vegetation,
wildlife and recreational opportunities in
this national forest. Camping is found in
two locations in Shawnee National Forest, Oak Point Campground and Lake
Glendale Recreation Area. These two
campgrounds have electrical sites. Towering rock formations, peaceful streams
and historic sites provide backdrops and
side trips while you camp. If you are
more energetic, there are many trails
that will give the visitor a real feel for
southern Illinois.
Along with the Shawnee National Forest, the Crab Orchard National Wildlife
Refuge offers plenty of opportunities for
camping. Crab Orchard Lake in located
just south of Carbondale, between Carbondale and Marion, Illinois. Four of the
campgrounds within this area are: Crab
Orchard Lake Campground, Little Grassy
Campground, Blue Heron Campground
and Devil’s Kitchen Lake Campground.
Very close to Du Quoin, Illinois, is
Rend Lake. This is one of the highlights
of coming to southern Illinois. The lake’s
162 mile shoreline, 18,000 acre lake was
a joint project of the Illinois Conservation
Department, the Rend Lake Conservancy District and the U. S. Army Corp
of Engineers. Visitors will find three golf
courses and several trails. Of note, is the
19 mile Rend Lake National Recreation
Trail. This takes in the south and east
sides of Rend Lake. Visitors can bring
their bike or rent one at the Blue Heron
Gift Shop. If you are a fisherman, you
will find yourself in heaven. Fish are abundant, including bass, sunfish, crappie
and catfish. Boat rentals are available.
This park provides ample
opportunities for birders,
wildlife photographers,
fishing, camping, hiking
and other outdoor
pursuits.
If you are into arts and crafts, the
Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center
located in Whittington, Illinois, features
the fine crafts of over 850 Illinois artisans.
Their seasonal festivals include Illinois
Art and Wine Festival, and the Festival
of Arts and Crafts for Children. There is
always something to see here and it is
worth a stop. The Southern Illinois Arts
and Artisans Center is located six miles
north of Benton on Rt. 57, just west of
Exit 77.
There is ample camping around Rend
Lake. The Corp of Engineers has several
campgrounds. Two of he biggest are
South Marcum and Sandusky. They are
located west of Rt. 57, Exit 71.
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park is
located on Rend Lake. This park was
dedicated five years after the construction of Rend Lake. It has 3,300 acres
and three quarters of the perimeter is
Rend Lake shoreline. This park provides
ample opportunities for birders, wildlife
photographers, fishing, camping, hiking
and other outdoor pursuits. Remember
that Rend Lake is a great place for fishing.
The Department of Natural Resources
has a stocking program, and is one of
the few southern Illinois locations to have
a noteworthy white bass fishery. There
is a newly constructed 4 mile hiking/
biking trail that runs from the day use
area through the campgrounds to Rend
Lake Resort. This connects to the Rend
Lake College Bike Trail. An activity that
is mandatory for Airstreamers is eating. The Windows Restaurant at Rend
Lake offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The house specialties are pork shops,
catfish, steak, homemade salads and
desserts. Also, in this area is Gibby’s on
the Green Restaurant, which is located
at the Rend Lake Golf Course just outside Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park. The
restaurant features a banquet room as
well as specialties of steak and seafood.
Wayne Fitzgerrell SP has 243 modern
campsites that include electricity and
sanitary facilities. They are available on
a first come, first serve basis.
The point that I am trying to make is
that in addition to the great rally that is in
store for the WBCCI members, southern
Illinois is a very good place to spend
your time before and after the rally. Next
month, in the Blue Beret, there will be a
continuation of more on the state parks
in southern Illinois. See you next month.
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The Quilting
Experience
Carol White #3855, Chairman
Please join
us in Du Quoin
for another
great Quilting
Experience! As
well as three
days to quilt
together during the International Convention/Rally, our space will be
available beginning at noon on Friday,
June 24 for several days of quilting before
the Rally officially begins. The Quilting
Experience offers you the opportunity to
get together with others who love to quilt.
Also, to work on your own projects and
learn a few new ones.
This year our quilting space will not
be in a locked room. It will be in the
main events building, however, which
offers you the opportunity to come and
go throughout the day. The space will
be staffed 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, so you
can leave your sewing materials safely.
The space will be set up as the room
was in Gillette, with plenty of tables and
electric hookups.
If you plan to be in Du Quoin and
wish to join us, pre-register by email
to: gwhite@midwest.net. You can also
register at the sign-up tables once the
International Convention/Rally begins.
Pack up your projects and join us! I
look forward to seeing you in Du Quoin!
Speakers Needed
We need people to run seminars of
about 1 ½ hours on computer-related
topics. Some suggested topics are
those involved with computer skills,
Use of applications such as: Facebook, Twitter, EBay, Gotomeeting,
etc. or any other topic of your interest.
This is an opportunity for those
WBCCI’ers to share their knowledge
and improve our club.
Contact: Max Joseph --maxjosep@
hotmail.com
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July 4th Parade
Cecil Grisham # 6295, Chairman
Our theme for this year is “Adventure
Is Where You Find It.” This theme gives
your Unit endless opportunities to be
“original” and make your Unit stand out
in the parade. The parade is your time to
be center stage and show off your Unit’s
innovativeness and creativity. This is your
chance to show those “other guys” what
it takes to be a winner.
The rules are very simple--your entry
may be a float or walking. If you choose
to have wheels on your entry, it will be
judged as a Float, if you choose no
wheels, you will be judged as a Walking
entry. The maximum float size is 4 ft. x 8
ft. Make sure your entry is well identified.
It is suggested that you have an easy to
read banner and carry it in such a manner
that it will face the Parade Judges. The
judges will be located either on the stage
or near the center of the stage and your
exposure time before the judges “spot”
will be about 1 minute as you approach
and leave the judging area. Remember,
only Unit entries will be judged. Usually
there are other groups and individuals
who will be participating in our parade.
So, make sure your Unit banner (or sign)
is large enough to be readily seen by the
judges. Our judges will be local people
who will have volunteered to select the
Unit winners.
Units, be sure to have your parade
representative attend the parade organizational meeting where we will discuss
your questions, format, rules, setup,
starting procedures, etc. This will be a
good time to register your group with
the Parade Chairperson. The time and
place for this meeting will be published
in the Rally Program.
We owe a deep appreciation to all of
our parade volunteers who work diligently
behind the scenes to help make this event
a special time each year.
Doll Dialogues
June 30th, 1:30 PM
Second Heat Building
Linda Beu #146
International First Lady
Do you have a doll you would like
to know more about? It might be an
heirloom, it might have been your
childhood doll and could become an
heirloom, maybe it’s one you got at
a garage sale. In any case, please
bring it to Du Quoin next June. Four
ladies from St. Louis who belong to
the United Federation of Doll Collectors are coming to help us figure out
what we have and possibly what to
do with it. Should we clean the doll?
If so, how? Should we sell the doll?
How? What is this doll anyway?
We think between us we will have
nearly every generation and type of
doll covered expertly. We don’t plan
to do appraisals but rather provide
information about as many of your
dolls as possible. The ladies will
bring some of their own dolls to talk
about as well. It should be a fun and
informative afternoon. Y’all come
to Second Heat building at 1:30 on
June 30. Did you know that if you
bring an old doll with sleep eyes she
should be packed face down so the
eyes don’t fall out into her head? Tip
one. Come to learn more when you
get to Du Quoin.
“Want to Have Fun?”
GET INVOLVED
Join Traffic Control, we need a
few good volunteers for the International Convention/Rally. Contact:
Bill Crowson
355 Beech Hollow Rd.
Killen, AL 35645
Ph. 256-757-5883
Email: wbcrowson@aol.com
Help Needed
Rally Cashier Committee
The committee is looking for volunteers to work before and during the
International Convention/Rally. We offer interesting work, flexible hours and
extra friendly coworkers. Experience in
accounting or banking is preferred but
not required. Please contact:
Bob Simms #4427
Ph. 208-859-0441
Email: bob@w7iry.com
FAIRGROUNDS INN
1520 S Washington Street, Du Quoin, IL
(618) 542-5000
$79 per
night + tax
RALLY HOST HOTEL
Indoor Pool and Spa
FREE Continental Breakfast
High Speed Internet
Guest Laundry
Microwave and Refrigerator
Directly adjacent to the Fairgrounds
Property Control
If you would like to work on the Property Control Committee, please contact:
Percy Veile, #4445
Ph.: 928-345-3121
Email: veilepn@aol.com
Please ask for WBCCI International Rate
Band Musicians Wanted
for the 2011 International Rally
Du Quoin, Illinois
Barbara Lambrecht, Director
Our Festival of Music Show will be
presented on Wednesday, June 29th,
featuring the WBCCI Concert Band. If you
read music and play a standard band
instrument, we want you to join with us
to share in the excitement of playing in a
great band and the reward of hard work
in a fun filled atmosphere. Each year our
members, spouses and friends make new
and lasting friendships. I also encourage
you to bring your grandchild if they are
currently involved in a school band program to participate with us in the WBCCI
band. The band instruments include
Woodwinds, Brasses and Percussion.
We are in need of Clarinets, Trumpets
and Drummer. Your equipment needs
are your instrument, music stand and
necessities for your instrumental needs.
A uniform consisting of a white short
sleeved shirt, red tie, black or navy trouser or skirt, black shoes and socks. You
need to purchase a Red Golf Shirt from
John Landry anytime during the 2 week
rehearsals. If you have never played in
the WBCCI band or not within the past few
years, please send your name, address,
phone number, instruments you play and
a summary of your music experience
to me at: 6776 Fiesta Dr., El Paso, TX
79912 or phone me at 915-433-6678 or
email: Lambrechtr@aol.com
Dates:
6/11 Early Workers parking
6/13 Authorized Early Band Parking
Orientation Meeting - MONDAY at 7:30
PM at my trailer #2882
6/14 TUESDAY - 8:30 AM Rehearsals
begin and continue daily
6/28 TUESDAY - First dance featuring
the WBCCI Dance Band
6/29 WEDNESDAY - Festival of Music
Concert by the WBCCI Concert Band
Now is the time to mail your volunteer
coupon to
Headquarters. In accordance with Rally Committee Policy to
be authorized for early parking, you must
be preregistered. To do this, complete
both the preregistration and the volunteer coupon from a current Blue Beret
and mail to Headquarters in Jackson
Center. To be listed on the band roster,
you must complete the information on
the volunteer coupon. PLEASE NOTE:
For those of you who have previously
preregistered, don’t forget to send in your
Volunteer Coupon. If you have not had
a reply from me within 6 weeks of mailing
your coupon to Headquarters, please
contact me. I will be home until May 30th.
Lets make this another outstanding and
memorable musical year of FUN, FELLOWSHIP AND ADVENTURE. Come
on and join THE FUN!
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VOLUNTEER COUPON
54th WBCCI INTERNATIONAL RALLY
The International Rally Committees need volunteers. Early parking is available
for most persons who are accepted for service. Please mark your preference (1,2,3) in the first column. Enter “M” for man and “W” for woman in the
second column. The Committee Chairman will contact you later if selected.
Choice
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Man/Woman
Name of Committee
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Bands, Concert & Stage
Instrument____________________________
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Building Security
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Bulletin Boards
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Cargo
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Carpenter
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Community Service
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Electric Installation
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Grounds after Rally
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Medical Information
______ Message Center/Scooters
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Parade
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Parking
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Registration
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Sanitation
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Tables and Chairs
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Traffic Control
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Transportation, Buses
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Wally Byam Control
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Water
Name___________________________ Spouse__________________
Address_ ________________________________________________
City_______________________ State/Prov______Zip_____________
WBCCI #___________________ Phone_________________________
APPLICATION FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING
54th WBCCI INTERNATIONAL RALLY
Last Name_ ______________________ WBCCI No._______________
First_____________________________ Age_____________________
Address_ ________________________________________________
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TO BE COMPLETED BY PHYSICIAN:
Diagnosis:_ _______________________________________________
Degree of Disability:_______________________________________
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Check if applicable:
Permanent Disability?  Wheelchair? 
Mechanical Assists Utilized:________________________________
It is my opinion that the above named should be provided special parking
privileges.
__________________________________________________M.D.
Address_ ________________________________________________
Mail to: WBCCI, PO Box 612, Jackson Center, OH 45334
E-mail___________________________________________________
SEE YELLOW
When you see YELLOW !
Shoot YELLOW !
SHOOT YELLOW
If you enter the 4X6 “Snap Shot” contest.
SEE YELLOW - SHOOT YELLOW
In honor of our International First Lady,
Linda Beu, a new category
is being added to the two photo
contests at the Du Quoin International.
The new category will be
YELLOW
Yes the color YELLOW !
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If you enter the open photo contest
SEE YELLOW - SHOOT YELLOW
YELLOW IS FUN, TAKE YOUR
CAMERA AND HAVE FUN
SHOOT YELLOW !!!
John Hice, Chairman, Photo Print Contest
Caravans
THE GREAT RIVER ROAD EXPERIENCE CARAVAN
Marion Pember, Chairman, WBCCI Caravan Promotions
We tell you about caravans for reasons other than just encouraging you to
join up with one. You might read about places you would like to go on your own
because you don’t have the time or inclination to go on a full length caravan. You
also might read about a campground where you would like to stay.
We have a lot of caravans whose primary destinations seem to be east or west.
We also have some that go north to south. One of these was THE GREAT RIVER
ROAD EXPERIENCE, N-39-D. The caravan started in Bemidji, Minnesota, and
ended in West Memphis, Arkansas, 30 days later. There were 25 RVs participating.
Following is an account of this caravan as experienced by Shirley Wittman,
WBCCI #22022. The pictures and narratives are her words and pictures. This
caravan was led by Chuck and Sandy Kiple, WBCCI #801, and will be taken over
and led by Dave and Linda Andrzejewski, #811, in 2011. There was an article in
the Blue Beret written by Dave and Linda, but this article gives a perspective from
a caravanner who went on it.
Tom Sawyer RV Park -- 1286 S. 8th
Street, West Memphis Arkansas 72301.
This very large campground situated
right on the Mississippi River is an appropriate place to end this month long
caravan. You can sit in your trailer and
watch giant tows laden in commerce go
up and down the river. This was a handy
place for a bus to pick us up for a tour of
Memphis and, of course, to see where
Elvis Presley grew up.
Rustic Barn Campground -- 3854
Dry Hollow Road, Keiler, Wisconsin,
53812. This campground provides a
beautiful view of the rolling hills farms
and is run by friendly and helpful folks.
The office and meeting room is actually
an old barn that is cleverly furnished with
country charm and there is also a nice
activity building. You can rock on the
front porch and watch the world go by or
worship in the cute little chapel.
Mark Twain Cave Campground
Sign at entrance to the campground - Rustic
Barn RV Park & Campground.
Tom Sawyer RV Park – Mississippi River on
the left side of the picture and trailers on the
right side of the picture.
-- Box 913, Hannibal, Missouri 63401.
This quiet campground is located just
a few minutes from the historic town of
Hannibal, so it is very convenient to go
shopping, take the riverboat cruise, or eat
in some of the quaint restaurants. A trolley
picks up folks from the campground for
an interesting tour of the town.
Sign taken coming into Hannibal.
Mark Twain Mississippi Riverboat just before
we boarded for our cruise. Even though the
river was very dangerous when Mark Twain
was a riverboat captain, he loved that mighty
Mississippi River
Statue of Elvis in one of the museums. You
are not supposed to touch the statue – if you
do an alarm goes off. One of our caravanners checked it out – and sure enough, the
alarm works! Fortunately, she was not carted
off to jail.
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Caravans
Significant Activities: (List at least
three – dinners, sightseeing, special
events, etc.
One of the features of the trip was
to see the locks and dams and to understand the significance of how these
changed the ability to navigate these
dangerous waters. As we traveled
downstream, we stopped to see many
of these locks and dams.
must to go to Lake Itasca to walk across
the headwaters of the Mississippi River
and then to watch how this small stream
becomes a giant river as you travel the
Great River Road.
1. The Paddle Wheeler Dinner Cruise
on Spirit of Dubuque was a favorite event
as was the National Mississippi River
Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque.
This is a state of the art museum that
provides a great history of the Mississippi
River including movies. These kitty fee
treats also included admittance to the
side-wheeler William M. Black Museum,
the largest dredge boat to work the Mississippi.
that night to attend a musical that was
put on by the missionaries.
Our group in the Visitor Center’s theater
where we saw a movie and then one of the
missionaries talked to us.
Melvin Price Locks and Dam where we were
treated to a tour.
There were many dinners, sightseeing and special events, etc., so it is
very difficult to list three favorites, but
the following are the three that I loved.
However, in addition to the three, it is a
Photo of our group gathered outside the
Museum & Aquarium just before boarding
the Paddle Wheeler for our dinner cruise.
The sign at the headwaters of the Mississippi
River.
Bill Herzing walking across the river on the
rocks.
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2. One of our favorite sightseeing
adventures was the Visitor Center at
Nauvoo, Illinois, where missionaries gave
us a tour of the area in a covered wagon
and we learned about the establishment
of Nauvoo in 1839. Joseph Smith and
6,000 of his Mormon followers were
fleeing an extermination order from Missouri and moved to the swampy lowland
of undeveloped Commerce, Illinois.
Commerce was renamed Nauvoo and
by 1845 it was only slightly smaller than
Chicago with an area population numbering almost 20,000. In 1844 Joseph
Smith and his brother Hyrum were killed
by a mob in Carthage, Illinois, and the
Mormons left Illinois for the Great Salt
Lake Basin thus leaving their homes
and temple behind. As a child I grew up
across the road from a colony of members
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and went to school with their
children. It was very interesting to me
to learn about their history. We were so
impressed that several of us went back
Photo was us getting on the wagon to take a
tour of the entire area.
3. Another favorite stop of ours was
St. Louis. We took a bus tour with Albert
as our driver who kept us entertained
with stories about his beloved city. It
gave us a new appreciation for St. Louis
as it has been renovated since we were
there. We loved visiting the Arch, the
zoo, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis,
the Budweiser Brewery and seeing the
huge Clydesdale horses in their beautiful
stable with chandeliers and stained glass
windows in their stalls. Then we were
treated to lunch at the Spaghetti Works
at Lacledes Landing.
Our group having lunch at the Spaghetti
Works.
National Rallies
Spirit of Cleveland
National Rally
Cleveland, Ohio
June 8 - 12, 2011
Bill “JJ” Johnjulio, Co-Chairman
Come join us at the Cleveland Unit’s
first Urban Rally to be held at the beautiful
Burke Lakefront Airport located on banks
of Lake Erie, June 8-12, 2011. For those
of you traveling from the North, East, or
South, please consider joining us for a
fun filled 4 days on your way to the International to be held in Du Quoin, Illinois.
The rally fee will be $100.00 for two in
a trailer and only $75.00 for singles. Three
breakfasts, three catered dinners,(one
will be a dinner cruise on the Goodtime II)
and parking for 4 nights will be included
in the rally fee!
There will be tours of the Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame, The Cleveland Browns
Stadium, The Science Center, Lolly
the Trolley City of Cleveland Tour and
many other exciting places in downtown
Cleveland.
There will be other activities for folks
to do on their own during the day ie: fishing, helicopter rides, Fixed Wing Tours,
boating, and many others. There will be
24/7 security in a gated parking area.
We will limit the Rally to the first 100
RVs, so make reservations ASAP by
Special Event Rallies
Canton Arts/Crafts Rally
Multipurpose Complex
Canton, Mississippi
May 9 - 14, 2011
Evelyn Hitt
This is a must-see-to-believe
rally. Artisans participate by invitation and the products must
be hand-crafted and of superior quality. The prime sites are
located on the historic courthouse square and extend to outlying streets, all within walking distance. The historic Trolio hotel
on the square provides a comfortable place for resting and
storing purchases. Transportation to and from the market is
provided at regular intervals. The rally site has full hookups
with concrete pads.
In route to Canton, consider traveling the historic Natchez
Trace Parkway (no commercial traffic); take Hwy. 16 to Canton.
Many optional tours will be offered, which may include the
Nissan plant, the Governor’s Mansion (on the National Historic
Register), the agriculture museum showcasing many things
related to agriculture and life on the farm, Wildlife museum with
every animal and fish in Mississippi on display, movie museum
with props from movies “Oh Brother Where Art Thou” and “My
Dog Skip,” which were filmed in Canton, Mississippi, Coffee
Company where coffee beans are roasted and packaged,
and others. Also, in the area is the National Battleground in
Vicksburg, a petrified forest and botanical gardens.
Included in the rally fee are two (2) catered meals and one
breakfast. There will be entertainment on one or two evenings.
For more information contact: Harriette Warren, 109 Cottonwood Court, Madison, MS 39110, Phone: 601-856-7549
or Evelyn Hitt, 427 Bradford Dr., Brandon, MS 39047, Phone:
601-992-1405.
contacting: Tom Christopher or Bill (JJ)
Johnjulio Co-Chairman, at (Tom) 440953-9559 or (Bill) 216-533-1752 or watch
for the coupon in the Blue Beret. Don’t
hesitate to make your reservation now,
as we can only accept 100 RVs this first
year. We promise you a fun filled Rally.
National Antelope Rally
URGENT NOTICE
The DEADLINE for non-resident
hunters is March 15. Antelope license
applications may be obtained online at
http://gf.state.wy.us or by calling the
Wyoming Game & Fish Dept. at 307777-4600. More information to follow
next month.
Storytelling Special Event Rally
Jonesborough,Tennessee
October 6 - 10, 2011
Sandy Hughes
Fall is National Storytelling Festival time when the East
Tennessee changing leaves of October remind us of the opportunities to gather with others from around the world as more
than 10,000 people come to Jonesborough, TN to hear the
world’s best storytellers at the National Storytelling Festival.
We hope you will make plans to attend and even come early
and have some time to really enjoy the many attractions this
area has to offer.
Take advantage of early parking Oct. 2-5 at only $18.00
per night with full hookups. Come early and have time to do
some touring in the East TN, Southwest VA, and Eastern NC
area. You may like to visit the Gray Fossil Site (discovered in
2000 and one of the largest, deepest fossil sites in the world
ever discovered), tour Bristol International Speedway, attend
a play at the famous Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA, take a
day and drive to Asheville, NC to tour the Biltmore Mansion,
visit Natural Tunnel, VA or visit the home of President Andrew
Johnson in nearby Greeneville, TN. On Sunday there will be an
optional trip to the historic General Morgan Inn in Greeneville
for their famous Sunday Champagne Brunch that seems to
be a favorite each year.
Folks book accommodations a year or more in advance, as
it is difficult to find lodging for the festival. The East TN Unit
has taken care of that for you and we hope you will come and
enjoy this wonderful event that is known as the Granddaddy
of all Storytelling events.
Everyone is responsible for ordering their own tickets for the
Storytelling Festival and you will be sent that information and
brochures when you register for the rally. You can also order
tickets online. Fill out and send in the coupon in the back and
come join us for a weekend of unforgettable entertainment.
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Region News
Region 1
Russ Melocik
http://region1.wbcci.net/
Some years ago we joined a fellow caravanner on a trip
from Boothbay, Maine, to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Cynthia
and I were new to trailering. Experienced – good – company
offered a boost in our confidence level plus practical experience in medium-distance towing. Since, at that time, all we
really knew about Maine was the way to L.L. Bean in Freeport,
we were quite comfortable following our leader.
The itinerary targeted the Calais, Maine, exit from the U.S.
into the New Brunswick town of St. Stephen and on through
New Brunswick to Nova Scotia. The routes we took were
largely along the inland side of that part of Maine referred-to
as “Down East.” A scheduled overnight was planned for a
small campground in Perry.
Since the departure day was a Sunday, there was a copy of
that day’s edition of The New York Times to keep the navigator
company. Don’t you know, she found a feature article on a
restaurant in Perry, Maine. Perry? N.Y. Times? Somehow
these concepts didn’t seem to mesh. But in the 20-seconds
it took to pass through downtown Perry on the way to the
campground, we saw the Perry Restaurant. Complete with
its red and white plastic Coca Cola sign and pickup trucks in
the parking yard. It was a little on the late side so we headed
to the campground before returning to the restaurant.
The campground was formerly a dairy farm (Perry Dairy?)
on a peninsula of tidal waters which link to the Bay of Fundy.
We took sites that appeared to be dry, snapped pictures of
the beautiful scenery and headed back to town for chow. The
Perry Restaurant was still open. The lights were still lit but
the pickups gone. We were hungry, so we went in. After all,
it was featured in The Times.
The special that day was two 1 ½ lb lobsters. Sold out.
The substitute was a single 3# lobster. Sold. We were treated
well by a friendly staff and left feeling very much like stopping
again sometime. Back at the campground, our sites were
still high & dry.
The next morning the tide had come in. But we were still
dry. After taking more pictures & hitching-up we headed out
for our next stop, an overnight in New Brunswick.
Day three: Continued Next Issue.
Region 2
Bonnie MacDonald, Contributing Editor
http://www.wbcci2.org
As I sit here in the middle of a January snow storm, it is
hard to think ahead to sunnier, warmer days of camping but,
before I start pulling out summer clothes for the IBT, I will try
to offer you some information.
First, I have some good news and some bad news! The
good news is that plans are proceeding for all of the events
mentioned in the last publication. The bad news is that I have
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no further information to share with you. Don’t forget to mark the
dates in your planning schedule for the new camping season.
One thing that brightens our dreary winter days is the arrival of the newsletters from the Units in our Region. Some
come by email and some come by snail mail but they always
keep us informed of all the happenings in the Region. We
sometimes feel jealous that we are not close enough to enjoy
the activities but are glad that the Region is certainly tasting
the fellowship, which is such a big part of this organization.
As we were reading the Newsletter from the Watchung
New Jersey Unit, we found a wonderful membership idea.
Dianne and Richard Tenewitz are hoping to find a pre 1994
type motorhome for retirement and have found a unique way
to get a new member for our organization. They have offered
their 26’ International Airstream to a family with children ready
to begin the Airstream adventure. There will be no charge for
the RV to a first time owner willing to commit to renovations
and WBCCI membership. What a great idea!!!! Thank-you
Dianne and Richard for putting the growth of the organization
over the cost of your Airstream! If we had one member from
each Region follow suit, there would be 12 new members with
a very good opinion of our club.
Thank-you to all of the Units who submitted their Merit
Award applications. President Roy submitted one for the
Region and even though we had the total for the award, the
committee disagreed. I sure hope it wasn’t my math! Once
we find out where we fell short, we will be able to improve for
the next year. This should be a learning experience helping us
to improve where necessary for the better of the organization.
Speaking of the organization, I am always amazed how
many suggestions and concerns come from the Region, but
when we require someone to work on the leadership team,
everyone declines. I think you would have more effect as a
member of the IBT. We are still looking for a 2nd VP to be
sworn in at Du Quoin this summer. Think about it! This is
your organization!
Our Region 2 Rally, Apple Blossom Time in PA, will be held
at the South Mountain Fairgrounds in Arendtsville, PA next
May 26-30, 2011. Come to visit an interesting area of the
region as well as to enjoy seminars, a bus trip to the casino,
tours, a catered dinner, great entertainment and the usual
fun items that are offered. Here, you will also have a chance
to discuss the business of the club that will come before the
membership at the International.
The tickets for the Region 2 Luncheon to take place on
July 1, 2011, will be on sale at the Region Rally. Remember
that President Roy hopes to provide you with a delicious meal
at a great price at the American Legion. The new officers for
1st and 2nd VP will be sworn in and President Roy will do his
swan song or is that swan dive?
Watch the list of events for the dates of other rallies and
special happenings in our Region. Enjoy the coming of spring
in the north and get those RVs ready to roll.
Region News
Region 3
Carol Bell, Contributing Editor
http://www.region3.wbcci.net
I am writing this article on a cold, rainy, January day. The
southeast is largely under a blanket of snow and ice. We are
in the process of getting our trailer and ourselves ready to
travel to Robstown, TX and Sarasota, FL for the mid-winter
IBT and the Florida State Rally. I really hope that we might
have a little warmer weather in those places.
Most of the Units in Region 3 are having luncheon meetings
as it is too cold to get out with our Airstreams. We are still
enjoying our time together and making plans for “real” rallies
as the weather improves.
Since the Region is rather quiet at this time, I hope you will
indulge me as I include the following writing. It was sent to
me by a friend thru e-mail. I received it just before Christmas.
I cried and I hope you will too.
The Rain
It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s arrived to have stitches removed from his
thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment
at 9:00 A.M. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat
knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be
able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided,
since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate
his wound. On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one
of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures
and redress his wound.
While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another
doctor’s appointment this morning, as he was in a hurry. The
gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing
home to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to her health.
He told me that she had been there for a while and that she
was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. As we talked, I asked if
she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no
longer knows who he was, that she had not recognized him
in five years now. I was surprised and asked him, “And you
still go every morning even though she doesn’t know who you
are?” He smiled as he patted my hand and said, “She doesn’t
know me, but I still know who she is.” I had to hold back tears
as he left. I had goose bumps on my arm and thought, that
is the kind of love I want in my life.
True love is neither physical nor romantic. True love is
an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not
be. The happiest people do not necessarily have the best of
everything, they just make the best of everything they have.
Life is not about how to survive the storm, but how to dance
in the rain.
We are all getting older. Tomorrow may be our turn.
Virginia Commonwealth Rally
Louisa,Virginia
Hosted by Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
September 16 – 18, 2011
Bill & Dot McElroy
Mark your calendars for the Virginia Commonwealth Rally
to be held at Small’s Country Campground in Louisa, VA Sept.
16-18, 2011.
Shenandoah is a small Unit with a big heart and promises
to show you a good time, good food, great music and plenty
to enjoy in the Louisa area.
Campground Activities
Swimming pool, fishing, boating, canoeing and hiking.
Camp sites are available with full hookups including cable
TV or just water and electric. Dump stations are available.
Area Activities
Trevillian Station Battlefield – the largest all-cavalry battle
of the Civil War fought in June of 1864.
Several wineries, Historical Homes, Louisa Courthouse.
and more.
Near Community Attractions
North Anna Nuclear Plant – may be toured on Friday the
16th. Located 28 miles from the campground. Learn about
energy; pack a lunch and relax at the Lake Anna wooded
picnic area.
Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello – 31 miles from the
campground.
James Madison’s Montpelier – 21 miles from the
campground. Montpelier has recently undergone historical
improvements on the house and grounds making it more like
it was in early times.
Plan to join us for a great Commonwealth Rally.
Region 4
Nancy Brett, Contributing Editor
http://region4.wbcci.net
Greetings from Region 4! There is a new project for 2011
Community Service. The “Ministerial Alliance of Du Quoin” will
be accepting donations for the “Weekend Warriors” program.
Janet Kendig tells us that churches prepare lunches for the
children to take home on Friday, so they will not miss a meal
on the weekends. Please consider making a check donation
to the “Ministerial Alliance of Du Quoin.”
The annual Cincinnati Ohio Unit “Soup Rally” will be held
April 28 - May 1. This is a joint rally with the Miami Valley
Unit of Ohio and the Columbus Ohio Unit that is hosted by
Cincinnati Ohio Unit. Miami prepares biscuits and gravy for
Friday breakfast and Columbus prepares pancakes and sausage for Saturday breakfast. Thursday brings golf organized
by Sonny Thompson, Cincinnati or a bike ride on the Greene
County bikeway led by the Columbus Ohio Unit; tours on
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Friday are followed by a catered dinner. The soup cooks all
day Saturday over a wood fire tended by Don Kendig and MV
and CO members. Sunday Church Service will be followed by
Sunday potluck lunch. An annual auction is held with items
being donated for sale. Contact hosts Al & JoAnn Fluegeman
(513-218-3805) or President Marne Kaemmerer (513-2552793) for reservations.
The Computer Rally in Van Wert, Ohio, May 9-13, 2011, is
an excellent opportunity to brush up on your computer skills.
Coupon is in this issue.
The 34th Annual Region 4 Rally - “Flags, 50s and Fun” will
be held May 17-22, 2011, in Van Wert, Ohio; don’t forget to
make plans to caravan with your Unit. Coupon is in this issue.
It’s not too late to sign up now for the new Spirit of Cleveland
National Rally to be held June 8-12, 2011 at Burke Lakefront
Airport in Cleveland, Ohio. The rally fee will be $100 for two in
a RV - $75.00 single. The rally fee includes three breakfasts,
three catered dinners, (one will be a dinner cruise on the
Goodtime III) and four nights (arrive 6-9 pm on Wednesday,
June 8) of parking. Please consider joining us for a fun filled
4 days on your way to International. Registration is limited
to the first 100 RVs; send your check (payable to WBCCI
Cleveland Ohio Unit) to Paula Christopher, Treasurer, 4230
State Route 306 – Suite 200, Willoughby, OH 44094.
The 54th International Convention/Rally – “Adventure Is
Where You Find It” - will be held June 28 -July 4, 2011, in Du
Quoin, IL. Coupon is in this issue.
The Michigan State Rally - “In the Good Ole Summer Time”
will be in Kalamazoo, MI August 17-21. Contact Ken and
Anita Briggs kabriggs2@att.net
The 49th Swiss Festival National Rally (hosted by the
Land-O-Lakes of Ohio Unit) will be held September 24 - October 1, 2011 - http://www.swissnationalrally.com for more
information.
Be sure to check the Event Schedule for Region 4 in the
Blue Beret and www.wbcci.org Please send your schedules
and newsletters to nmbrett@ampteks.net or call Nancy Brett
at 330-757-8751.
“Adventure Is Where You Find It”
Safe travels – see you down the road!
Region 5
Nancy Green, Contributing Editor
http://www.region5wbcci.net
Did someone just yell for help? Listen carefully! What
better way to spend a drab day of March than to think about
who needs your help. Your Unit and your Region can help
you find many avenues to explore who needs your help.
Rally season is fast approaching, could you do a job at the
first rally? Ask your officers and volunteer your services. Your
Region is looking for candidates for vice president positions;
your Unit may be having elections this spring. Your help may
be just what they need. Let them know you’re available and
get ready for a fulfilling task ahead. Don’t be bashful.
Will this be the spring that you stop and ask a non member
Airstreamer if he’s heard of WBCCI? Are your Unit brochures
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in your vehicle and copies of a few Blue Berets to leave for
their information? Could you help with the bulletin board for
your Unit at International? Check your Blue Beret for lots of
opportunities at the nearby International Convention/Rally this
summer and volunteer to help.
Help yourself too. Write all the activities on your calendar
so you don’t miss out. The Region 5 luncheon is scheduled
for June 29th at noon in the Second Heat building at the Du
Quoin Fairgrounds. Does your Unit have a caravan planned
to go there? Perhaps you could consider this fun job. The
possibilities are endless, so listen carefully to that call for help
and answer with “Yes I can.”
Region 6
Sandy Stumpf, Contributing Editor
The 25th Louisiana Pelican State Rally will be held March
24-27 at the Rayne Civic Center Ballroom at Rayne, Louisiana. Rayne, Louisiana, is in the heart of Acadiana - which is
in the middle of Cajun Country. This area abounds in restaurants featuring delicious Cajun cooking. Excellent tours and
seminars will be available. Two catered breakfasts and two
catered evening meals are included in the rally fee, as well
as great entertainment. Three nights of full-hookup parking
is also included in the rally fee. Opening ceremonies will be
conducted Thursday morning, March 24th, at 10:00 a.m. Registration will begin at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 23rd.
Travel I-10 to exit 87, turn south to the first traffic light, turn
right on Oak street to Gossen Memorial Drive, and right to
the rally site. As this rally alternates every other year with the
Natchez Pilgrimage Rally, the next Pelican State Rally would
be in 2013. If you have never attended a Pelican State Rally,
this would be a good year to start attending this rally. Once
you have enjoyed the food, music, and hospitality of this area,
you will want to keep coming back to enjoy Cajun Country.
Two other upcoming Region 6 events are the Alabama
State Rally in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and the Tennessee State
Rally in Crossville, Tennessee. Both rallies are scheduled for
April 14th-17th.
Tennessee State Rally
Crossville,Tennessee
April 14 - 17, 2011
Jim Carr
Come join the fun and see the beautiful scenery at the
Tennessee State Rally. There will be a potluck dinner on
Thursday evening. There are many activities to take part in
and a signup sheet will be available for golf, joker, seminars
and Dutch oven cookoff. Our new Airstream dealer will be
on site - Chilhowee RV.
Region News
Region 7
Region 8
Joan Lahr, Region President
Paul & June Ryan, Contributing Editors
With spring right around the corner, members of Region 7
are beginning to plan their travel and activities for the summer.
The officers of the Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin
Units have planned fun and interesting rallies for 2011 and,
hopefully, everyone will be able to participate in the good times
the events will bring.
Start making plans now to attend the Wings, Rails, and
End Zones Region Rally on July 24-29 at De Pere, Wisconsin.
Featuring a day at the EAA, Oshkosh, plus events and tours
at the National Railroad Museum and Lambeau Field and
the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, this rally offers fun and
entertainment for the entire family! I strongly suggest that you
make your campsite reservation soon since space is limited.
As the EAA runs through July 31st, consider extending your
stay a few days after the rally to see more of it on your own.
More details and a rally coupon will be published in future
issues of the Blue Beret. A rally brochure with a reservation
form is posted on the Region website.
Speaking of website, when was the last time you visited the
Region 7 website? There is loads of information accessible on
the site right at your fingertips. Contact information for Region
officers, past Region officers, and Region Committee Chairs
is listed. The Region newsletter is posted quarterly and the
International President’s newsletter is posted monthly. There
are links to the Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Units
as well as to WBCCI. The Wings, Rails, and End Zones Rally
program will be posted before the rally begins, and board minutes and Region and Unit events can be viewed there as well.
Photos from Region 7 events and International Convention/Rallies are available on the photo page. The photos are
located at the Picasa website. They can be viewed, played as
a slide show, downloaded, or printed by one of eight outside
companies (including your local Walgreens). A huge thank you
to Cathy Ruebel and Gail Harrower of the North Dakota Unit
and Bob Manak of the Wisconsin Unit for the excellent photos
they have contributed for our website. If you have photos to
contribute, please email them to Bob, our webmaster, so he
can post them. If you have a web gallery (Flicker, Picasa, Mac
or other) that contains Region 7 content that you would like
to share, please email him the link. While the rest of us are
having fun at rallies, luncheons, and other activities, Cathy and
Bob are all around us diligently snapping all those pictures.
Bob also serves as the editor of our Region newsletter. We
are very fortunate to have these dedicated members in our
Region. Their expertise is very much appreciated!
Don McKelvay, International Membership Chair, is industriously working to improve our club membership, but he needs
help from all of us! Our Units lost members in this last renewal
cycle; please help by contacting folks you know to encourage
them to stay in the club.
For all of you who are Irish and for those of you who are
not Irish, Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Is spring on its way? YES and as the old saying goes, if
March comes in like a lion it will go out like a lamb. We hope
it does because we look forward to nice weather for our rally.
April will bring showers, flowers, Easter and our Region
Rally. We are sorry that Easter Sunday is the Sunday before
the Rally. This may prevent several from caravanning to the
rally since the time is so short. A couple days will still be
enough time to caravan to the rally and then you can continue it after the rally for more time to explore the Midwest.
If you haven’t registered yet, there is still time to SAVE $$$$
on early registration. Look for the coupon in the Blue Beret.
The theme of the rally is “SPRINGTIME IN AMANA” and
will be held April 27 – May 1, 2011. We hope some flowers
are blooming by the end of April when the rally starts. Each
of our Units is helping by making soup for the soup supper
and participating in the talent show. We had so much fun
last year with the entertainment from our members that we
decided it would be good to repeat the enjoyment.
If you don’t get your registration sent in, there is still time
or you can drive-in at the rally. We always welcome you and
would love to see you. This will be a rally that you can both
attend all events, visit downtown Amana or just sit back and
relax. We hope to see you in Amana.
Region 9
Jim Schwerdfeger, 1st Vice President
http://www.wbregion9.org
“Abilene...prettiest town I’ve ever seen...folks there don’t
treat you mean..in Abilene.”
Words and music written by Bob Gibson and John D.
Loudermilk and performed originally by George Hamilton IV
in l963 for the movie “Hootenanny Hoot.” It was written with
Abilene, KS in mind but was quickly adopted by Abilene, TX.
Since l963, it has been performed by many artists and has
seen some lyric changes...such as, “women there don’t treat
you mean...in Abilene.”
In 2011, it’s time for Region 9 President C.C. Gartman’s
version with...”Region 9 won’t treat you mean...in Abilene.”
You’re in for a GREAT time at the Region 9 Rally at the Taylor
County Expo. Center in Abilene, TX...March 28 - April 2. It’s
not too late to sign up...do it today!
Keep in mind the Texas Vintage Airstream “Round-Up”
coming to the Tres Rios River Ranch in beautiful Glen Rose,
TX, May 12-16. Vintage owners..owners with newer Airstream
rigs...members and nonmembers can all come together
in celebration of our Airstreams. For more information on
the Vintage Rally, contact Harvey Craig or Jean Beebe at
Vintage@THLU.org.
For more information on the Region 9 Rally, contact C.C.
or me.
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Here’s some random thoughts...54th International Convention/Rally at Du Quoin, Illinois, is scheduled for June
28-July4. Would love to see you there! Sign up coupon is
in the Blue Beret.
Please keep a membership packet handy..never know
when you’ll run into a non-number looking for a home.
If you have some Unit news/happenings you’d like to
pass on..contact Raisin or me at: bcove89@gmail.com.
Keep smiling....it makes people wonder what you’re up to.
Region 10
Kathy Ciokiewicz, Contributing Editor
http://wbcci10.org
Let’s address for a few minutes the Region 10 website
many take for granted but could be valuable in many ways. It comes to us through www.wbcci.org or the website at the
heading of this article. When entering the WBCCI website,
simply click on the Units & Regions tab and follow to your own
Units site where you can read the Unit Newsletter or access
the year’s Rally Schedule as well as Contact Information
and more. The website is a helpful aid to the seasons travel
planning. Recently some Units have gained new members
when Airstream owners have accessed their website during
online searches.
In order for members to profit the most from use of the Unit
side of this website, it is important that it be kept up to date. Unit Officers should insure that the 2011 rally schedule has
been added and that current Unit newsletters, if available, are in place as is other useful information. Aside from specific Unit information, the Region website
itself will offer details on all Region 10 events, other Units
schedules and much more. Through this website you might
attend a rally being held by another Region 10 Unit. Who
knows you may bring home a few new ideas to share with
your members.
In closing I ask that Unit Officers include me on the mailing
list of their Unit Newsletter, if you have one. With newsletter
info, I am able to help you promote Unit events.
Please send to: kciok162@gmail.com . Keep warm and
think SPRING!
Region 11
Barbara Vaughn, Contributing Editor
March is one of the most beautiful months to enjoy Region
11. In the higher elevations it is time for the skiers to make
their last trips to the slopes and for friends to gather around
the warm fires to plan the year’s Airstream adventures. The
lower elevations are coming alive with the days noticeably
longer, the sun warmer and the nights not quite so chilly.
This makes the deserts of Region 11 the Vacationland of
the month.
One of the jewels of the desert is Tucson and an excellent
location for an early springtime adventure. Here you will get
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a mixture of the desert and the mountains. Mount Lemon’s
slopes just might still be open, however even if it is too late
for skiing, it is a beautiful drive up the mountain. This is a
popular area for hiking, so put on those boots and pick a trail.
Speaking of hiking you won’t want to miss a trip to Sabino
Canyon. Here you will have the opportunity to hike and explore or take a more leisurely ride on the tram to enjoy the
beauty of the canyon.
To the west of Tucson you will find more than a days worth
of adventure. Here you experience an up close look at the
majestic saguaro cactus as you drive through the Saguaro
National Park on your way to the Desert Sonoran Museum.
This favorite spot is not only a museum, it is also a zoo and a
botanical garden all wrapped together. While you are on this
end of town, you should take in Old Tucson. As one travel
brochure says “It’s 12 miles and 100 years from town.” Here
you can visit interactive and working studios where some of
your favorite westerns have been filmed.
The missions south of Tucson are probably the most favorite
of Catholic and non-Catholics alike. Here you take a step back
into an earlier era and the wonder of the early architecture and
lives of the missionaries who lived there. Your first stop might
be San Xavier del Bac “The White Dove of the Desert,” it is
beautiful. This is the mission you often see visualized in oil
with its unfinished dome. On down the road is the Tumacacori
National Historic Park. Here you will walk through the mission
and the surrounding grounds. Following your tour you will be
given the opportunity to sample some ethnic food in the court
yard. (Side note: Just down the street is the San Cruse Chili
Factory where you will want to stock up on their tongue titillating sauces and just down the other way is Wisdom’s Café
with their wonderful fruit filled chimi’s .)
If you find yourself in the Tucson area this month, you are
welcome to join the Arizona Unit at Justin’s Diamond J and
their March Rally. Also, mark your calendars and make plans
to attend 50th Birthday Celebration of the New Mexico Unit
April 28-May 1. (You will hear more on this next month.) Join
your Unit activities this month and live the Airstream dream.
Check the Event Schedule in this issue for details.
Region 12
Connie Squires, Contributing Editor
It’s not too late to register for the WBCCI 54th International
Convention/Rally to be held in Du Quoin, Illinois; a rally where
you can make new friends, rub elbows with fellow WBCCI
members, while experiencing a spectacular line up of events,
entertainment, contests, and attractions in the surrounding
area.
Du Quoin is faraway from Region 12, you think. Yes, but
as an owner of America’s iconic travel trailer, discover the
freedom of roaming and delighting in anticipation of discovering what lies around the next bend of a meandering highway.
The open road beckons.
As you ponder over a map of the United States of America,
think about the route you might take to Du Quoin, how many
Intraclubs
How to be “in the Know”
at the International Rally
The bottom line is, stay in the “know” while in Du Quoin, and
do stop by Wally Byam Control if you want to learn more about
CBs. If you are a member of the CB Club, we will even try to
check out your problem radio as time permits. Our dues are
Jerry Hissong, CB Club President
only $10 per year, and you will be included in our pizza party.
If you are a good reader and have a clear speaking voice,
jbhissong@gmail.com
we would love to have you on our team as an announcer or
To stay informed of daily events and changes at the WBCCI
backup person.
International Convention/Rally this summer, it is strongly recommended that you have a CB radio in your rig. The CB Club
(Wally Byam Control) provides at least four comprehensive
announcements over Channel 14 each day, and they include
all changes to the schedule. Committee chairmen come to Bob Herman #8556, Contributing Editor
us first with modifications, member requests, and updates.
Of course, you can rely on the daily newsletter, but you will
WBCCI INTERNATIONAL CONVENneed to wait until the next day when it is published. We also TION/RALLY, JUNE 28 - JULY 4, 2011, Du
provide up-to-date weather information, and in case it is Quoin, Illinois. Huge Vintage Parking Event.
severe, we give instructions as to where and when to take See Blue Beret for registration form. Further
shelter. Then there are those requests for information from VAC details will be given in later issues.
members who want to know such things as directions to the
VINTAGE RALLIES: nearest restaurant, laundromat, Wal-Mart, and auto service
N a t i o n a l Te x a s V i n t a g e R a l l y, M a y 1 2 center. If you are tuned in, you can monitor these requests 16, 2011, Tres Rio RV Resort, Glen Rose, Texas . Contact
and hear our responses.
Jean Beebe, registrar at Vintage@THLU.org
Portable CB Options
Region 10 Vintage Rally, July 1- 4, 2011, Baker City,
1. Some attendees never listen to the announcements, Oregon. This is Wally Byam’s birthplace and the Baker Heribut they are the same ones who complain when they
tage Museum in Baker City will be opening a new display on
show up at the wrong place or the wrong time. That’s not Wally Byam and his Airstreams on July 4th, 2011, Wally’s
being in the “know,” but you have a choice.
birthday. Contact Teresa Taylor 503-440-1121, or ttdesign@
2. You can unhook your radio from your tow vehicle and
ymail.com.
place it inside your trailer. That requires mounting an anRegion 9 Vintage Airstream Campout, 2nd Lone Star/
tenna on your trailer; obviously a magnetic antenna will
Chisholm Trail Vintage Campout, April 14-17, 2011, LBJ
not work. Some members clamp an antenna on a roof
NAT’L. GRASSLANDS near Decatur, TX. We will circle the
vent, and others get an antenna that sticks to a window.
wagons around a circa 1800’s Chuck Wagon and be served
There may be other ways to do it, but it is still a pain to
a dinner and a breakfast by a renowned chef on the open
keep moving your radio from one vehicle to the other.
range. Some storytelling and a mini-dutch oven class to boot! 3. Purchase a portable 40-channel CB with a small remov- May have a few more surprises! Email lonestarvac@gmail able antenna. Be sure to get one with a weather channel or contact Paul Mayeux/Ann Flanagan for more info. 817option. While these portables lack the range of larger
919-3651. Sure to be a good time! models, they are sufficient to reach the Wally Byam
Bob Herman 407- 810- 5579 or RB85586@MAC.COM
Control base station. Radio Shack carries these radios,
but don’t wait until the last minute. Sometimes they are a Region News continued
special order item. Some Wal-Marts sell them; cheaper
days/weeks you can devote to the trip, and whether you want
is not better. Expect to pay $80-$110, although you may
to travel solo or with an informal caravan of fellow Airstreamers.
get a better deal on the Internet. Just be sure to buy a
Three major interstate highways head east from Nevada
recognizable name like Radio Shack, Midland, or Cobra.
and California - 80, 70, and 40. If you choose to travel on the
Other Uses For A Portable CB
superhighways, remember to plan exit points and service
A portable CB radio can be helpful even when you are not
stops well in advance.
on a rally. In case your standard trucker model quits, you can
There are many opportunities to explore interesting places
use a portable as a backup to keep up with fellow caravanners.
along the highways and byways of our vast U.S.A. Ubiquitous
Radio Shack sells a little fixture that connects to the portable
tourist traps are everywhere. Breathtaking views in national
CB and allows you to attach your rooftop antenna, thus giving
parks and friendly people in quirky towns will enrich your life.
your portable a boost in range.
Be an inquisitive traveler and keep the pioneering spirit of
Motorhome owners always have their radios in their rigs.
America alive with a trip to Du Quoin.
However, when we are caravanning to a restaurant or point of
“ Keep your eyes on the stars and the stars in your eyes....
interest, a CB portable is a handy way to keep up with other
see if you can find out what’s over the next hill, and the next
vehicles in the caravan. It is frustrating for the trailer people to
one after that.” Wally Byam
not be able to reach people in towables with no “ears.”
Preparations for the Region 12 Rally, “Flamingos in the
Portables are also great for your spouse to help you park.
Foothills,” are in full swing. Save the dates, October 13-17,
However, use some channel other than 14, as there is no use
2011, and plan to head to Jackson, CA for FUN, FELLOWincluding the rest of us in your dialogue.
SHIP, ADVENTURE.
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Vintage Airstream Club
Airstream • 937-596-6111
Dave Schumann, General Manager
Customer Relations Group
Hello again from downtown Jackson Center!
Spring is just around the corner and from recent emails it appears as if we are already out checking our Airstreams and
getting ready for the first trip of the season. (Hopefully, when you read this it has finally quit snowing, because as I am writing
this we have just received another round of snow, ice and cold and I am ready for some warmth!)
Below I have put together several questions that have come across my computer recently that I thought might be helpful
to you.
First an owner states that his pump is not working in his Airstream, he indicated that everything was working properly
when he winterized the trailer last fall. Now pump runs but no water comes out of any of the faucets. The following are some
things you can check out if you experience this situation.
Operating and Troubleshooting pumps after winter storage
After winterization and winter storage.
Close fresh water drain valve and make sure all lines have been reconnected if removed for winterizing
Fill fresh water tank and turn on pump and remove air from system (this is necessary when all water has been removed
from system when winterizing).
Procedure for removing air trapped in water lines
(The air trapped in lines can lead to unwanted vibrations, noise and pulsating water).
•
Turn Pump “On” and let systems pressurize. The city water must be unhooked.
•
Open all faucets and allow water to run for 1 minute.
•
Turn pump off while faucets are still open and allow them to “Bleed” down.
*
Once faucets have “Bled” down, close them.
*
Open galley faucet to a ¼” stream- Pencil size.
•
Turn pump “On” and let run for 1 minute.
Repeat if necessary.
Trouble shooting
Pump will not start
•
Check for power at switch and then the condition of fuse or breaker.
*
Check electrical connections at pump for good connection (may have been loosened from vibrations over time or while winterizing).
*
Is the motor hot? Thermal breaker may have tripped.
Should reset after pump cools down.
*
Bad pump
Airstream Dealer Update
Pump will not prime (No discharge with motor running).
•
Is there water in the tank?
937-596-6111
•
Is the pump guard or strainer clogged with debris?
New Dealers
•
Is the inlet side of pump tubing sucking air at connections or at pump filter?
•
Is inlet line kinked?
Reliable Imports & Motorhomes, Inc.
•
Filter (strainer) clogged at fresh tank outlet.
dba: Reliable RV
•
Bad seals in pump.
438 Ingram Mill Rd.
Pump will not shut off when faucet is closed
Springfield, MO 65802
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Check for possible water leaks in system.
Ph. 417-864-6800
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•
•
Check for trapped air in water system.
Are the Low point valves not completely closed or dripping?
Pump guard (strainer) clogged.
Question: We are having a problem with moisture in our trailer…help!
We are full timing in our ‘87 (34’)Airstream and have run into a problem that hopefully you can make a suggestion on how to resolve it.
We are in north Texas and it has been very cold here. (Even below freezing for a few days at a time).
The windows get moisture on them from the heat in the trailer and the cold outside. But when the moisture
goes away it collects in the windows between the glass and screen frames. It gets bad enough that the water
runs out of the frame onto the inside of the trailer causing wet walls or floor. The water runs out where the window handles are cut our of the screen frame. Is there some way to eliminate the water collecting in this area?
Our trailer is equipped with two furnaces and we had been turning the bedroom one off during the day and closing the hall
way door. Is this a possible cause of the extreme moisture on the windows - as it is the area affected?
Some suggestions....
Moisture in your RV
If you are using your Airstream in the winter, you probably have your trailer sealed tight from air leaks. So what can you
do to vent or circulate the air and moisture produced from breathing, cooking or showering and eliminate having the problem
of condensation to deal with?
Moisture from cooking, washing and just breathing raises the humidity inside your Airstream. When the exterior temperatures drop, this moisture condenses on the cooler interior surfaces such as: window frames, glass and doors.
The best way to prevent condensation is to avoid introducing excessive moisture into the air. It is important to use the
range hood or ceiling vents when cooking and the bathroom vent when showering. This will draw most of that moisture out
of your Airstream.
It may be necessary to keep a roof vent open slightly (or run range exhaust) to provide some ventilation and keep condensation in check.
Hang Eva-Dry E-500 High Capacity Dehumidifiers or similar in closets, bathroom and any other small enclosed space
(Even storage containers). Even some of those little tubs of desiccant crystals may be necessary.
Covering or insulating (such as aluminum bubble foil) exposed surfaces that tend to collect moisture will also help. A small
dehumidifier may be necessary depending on the size of the RV and how much cooking, showering, etc.
Monitor humidity levels; the ideal indoor humidity levels in your RV would be between 30% and 50%.
I would recommend covering some of the bedroom windows with foil insulation and open or run ceiling fans occasionally.
Separating the front and back may also be adding to moisture build up as a lot of the warm air is probably still getting into
the back but the air is not being properly circulated by the furnace since door is being closed.
Air Conditioner Question: Model- 28’ Excella, Model year - 2000
During the past summer the AC cooled poorly & now on mild days (when above mid 50’s outside) the heat pump only
heats moderately. While running with the compressor operating the unit draws 7 to 8 amps. A serviceman at the local
RV dealership (Airstream is not in this area) advised that these symptoms mean that the compressor valves are worn out
& the unit needs to be replaced. What say you? The air conditioner is a sealed unit and not designed with a connection
to be refilled. The AC would have to be replaced. There are other possibilities beside low Freon that could cause the air
conditioner to not cool properly such as low voltage coming into your unit. Also, you should check or replace the interior
AC filters and check the fins on the exterior of the AC to make sure they are not clogged?
There are a variety of tests that can be done at a Certified Dometic Dealer that can determine exactly what is operating
correctly and what is not.
Let’s Be Honest
The teacher of the Earth Science Class was lecturing on map reading. He spent the class time explaining about latitude,
longitude, degrees and minutes. “Suppose I asked you to meet for lunch at 23 degrees, 4 minutes north latitude and 45
degrees, 15 minutes longitude… A student’s voice broke the confused silence. “I guess you would be eating alone, sir.”
Have a great month and we will meet you on down the road!
If you have a topic for this column, please send your suggestions to:
Dave Schumann, Airstream, Inc., 419 W. Pike Street, Jackson Center, OH 45334
If your topic is published, you will receive a “Schu’s News” t-shirt!
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Airstream • 937-596-6111
March 2011
Let’s Get Ready To Travel!!!
Airstream Service Center in Jackson Center, Ohio wants to help you make sure your unit is ready for the up and coming
traveling season!
Let us give your unit a look over with our 27 Point Inspection. This is an inspection that includes water, LP, electrical and
other systems. It also includes inspecting sealants, air conditioners, refrigerators and a host of other items. For only $392.00*
we will do the inspection and give you an estimate of any repairs/parts needed so that when that first warm and sunny day
comes, you can make sure your trailer is ready to go
We also offer the following for your trailer:
Trailer Brake Inspection
Single, Double or Triple Axle
Trailer Wheel Bearings Packed
Single, Double or Triple Axle
Goodyear Marathon Trailer Tires ST 225/75 R15 Load Range D
Towmax Trailer Tires ST 225/75 R15 Load Range E
Goodyear Wrangler LT 225/75 R16 Load Range E Tire/Rim Assembly
Michelin LTX M/S LT 225/75 R16 Load Range E Tire/Rim Assembly
Call the Airstream Service Center today to schedule your appointment
@ 937-596-6111
*Tax and necessary parts not included
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Alumapalooza 2011
Held at the Airstream Factory from May 31 to June 5 2011!
Sign up for 3, 4, or 5 days of fun in Jackson Center, Ohio!
Complete the registration form below and return it with payment to:
Alumapalooza
3959 Van Dyke Road #295
at
Register on line
za.com
www.alumapaloo
Lutz, FL 33558
Trailer with one adult (3 nights)
$185.00 _____________ First attendee name
______________________________
3 Nights (Arrival on June 2, 2010 or later)
Additional adult in same trailer $60.00
_____________ Second attendee name ___________________________
Kids under 15 years old (FREE) # of Kids_____
Walk in attendance, per person
$60.00
Kids Names _____________________________________
_____________
(seminars dinner and entertainment only)
Pick one of these optional
items for extra nights!
ADDITIONAL NIGHTS (COME IN EARLY!)
4 Nights (arrival on June 1) $30.00 ______________
5 Nights (arrival on May 31) $60.00 ______________
EXTRAS
Alumapalooza T-Shirt
TOTAL DUE
S M L XL $19.95 ______________ Want more than one? Just note it here and do the math!
______________
You can pay by check payable to ALUMAPALOOZA, or Credit Card
Cardholder Name ______________________________________ Card Number ___________________________________
Expiration Date ________________
Security Code __________
If Billing address is different that below, please note it here:
Address______________________________________________ City/State/ZIP __________________________________
Home Phone _________________________________________ Cell Phone _____________________________________
Email Address________________________________________
Trailer or Motorhome Model _______________________
Vegetarian meal? YES
❏
NO
❏
Generator Section? YES
❏
NO
❏
Alumapalooza is a production of R&B Events LLC. There are restrictions on refunds and our liability. Please go to
www.alumapalooza.com for details.
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Event Schedule
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION/RALLY
2011
Jun 28-Jul 4
2011 International Convention/Rally
Du Quoin, IL
NATIONAL RALLIES
http://www.wbcci.org/index.cfm?pageSRC=Rallies
2011
Mar 2-9
Apr 19-25
May 12-16
Jun 8-12
Aug 3-7
Sep 12-18
Sep 23-27
Sep 24-Oct 1
Mardi Gras, New Orleans, LA
St. Augustine Easter Rally, Elkton, FL
TX Vintage Rally, Glen Rose, TX
Spirit of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH
Potlatch & Salmon, Lacey, WA
Pendleton Roundup, Pendleton, OR
Antelope Hunt, Medicine Bow, WY
Swiss Festival, Sugarcreek, OH
SPECIAL EVENT RALLIES
http://www.wbcci.org/index.cfm?pageSRC=Rallies
2011
Apr
No Rally in 2011 but reactivated in 2012 San
Antonio Fiesta, San Antonio, TX
May 9-14
Canton Arts/Crafts Flea Market, Canton, MS
Aug 8-13
Galax Fiddlers Convention, Galax, VA
Aug 18-23
Santa Fe Experience, Santa Fe, NM
Sep 8-11
Old Threshers Rally, Yuma, CO
Sep 22-25
Autumn Leaf, Leavenworth, WA
Oct 6-10
Storytelling Festival Rally, Gray, TN
Oct
No Rally Tall Stacks & Turkey in 2011 will be
back in 2012, Cincinnati, OH & Brookville, IN
Oct
None in 2011 will be back in 2012 Balloon
Fiesta, Albuquerque, NM
Oct 6-12
Columbus Day Rally, Provincetown, MA
Oct
No Rally in 2011 - Victorian Days, Cape May, NJ
Oct 11-16
Sun Valley Jazz Festival, Ketchum, ID
Dec 28, 2011Jan 1, 2012 Rose Parade Rally, Pasadena, CA
NATIONAL CARAVANS
http://www.wbcci.org/index.cfm?pageSRC=Caravans
2011
Mar 8-21
N-40-D1
Mar 8-Apr 7
N-40-I
Mar 28-Apr 11 N-40-D2
Apr 23-Jun 7 N-40-H
May 5-24
N-40-G
May 24-Jun 7 N-40-M
Jul 7-31
N-40-O Jul 6-Aug 6
N-40-E
Jul 8-Aug 30 N-40-F
Jul 8-Sep 4
N-40-C
Aug 31-Oct 9 N-40-N
Oct 4-Nov 12 N-40-A
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Louisiana Cajun Heritage - Leader: Solera Ph. 504-450-6486
The American Civil War, Part 1 - Leader: Jones Ph. 703-780-6597
Louisiana Cajun Heritage - Leader: Solera Ph. 504-450-6486
Southwest Adventure - Leaders:
Thompson Ph. 850-766-0036 & Montague Ph. 850-491-7444
Taste of Carolina-Heartland - Leader: King Ph. 252-670-8440
Fly Drive Alaska - Leader: Guy Ph. 704-560-
3075
CANCELLED Discover Ontario Caravan - Leader: Morson Ph. 905-459-2008
The Northern Experience - Leader: Andrzejewski Ph. 603-770-1609
Nor’ x Nor’ East - Leader: Levinson Ph. 845-
562-0091
The Viking Trail - Leaders: Buchanan Ph. 321-243-2789 & Pember Ph. 913-226-4313
Watch It Made In The USA - Leader: George Hilton Ph. 352-205-9928 or 352-430-5834
Southeast Coast Spectacular - Leader: Carnein Ph. 623-974-4762
2012
N-41-A
N-41-B
National Landmarks West - Leader: Glassey 206-6052986
The Great River Road - Leader: Andrzejewski Ph. 603-7701609
N-41-C
The Yellowhead and More - Leader: Paulk Ph. 925-8641683
N-41-D
The American Civil War - Part 2 - Leader: Jones Ph. 703780-6597
N-41-E
The Wilder West - Leader: Paulk Ph. 925-864-1683
N-41-G
American Adventure Southwest - Leaders: Thompson Ph.
850-766-0036 / Montague Ph. 850-491-7444
N-41-H
Southeast Coast Spectacular - Leader: Carnein Ph. 623974-4762
N-41-I
Taste of the Blue Ridge - Leaders: King Ph. 252-670-8440/
Bennett 919-467-3681
N-41-J1 & J2 Louisiana Cajun Heritage - Leader: Solera Ph. 504-4506486
N-41-K
Alyeska, The Great Land - Leader: Johnjulio Ph. 216-5331752
N-41-L
The Ghosts on the East Coast - Leader: Hilton Ph. 352205-9928
N-41-M
Gone to Texas - Leader: Snow Ph. 281-251-7566
N-41-N
Springtime in Kentucky - Leader: Wilson Ph. 270-792-3814
2013
N-42-A
N-42-B
N-42-C
N-42-D
N-42-E
The Civil War - Part 3 - Leader: Jones Ph. 703-780-6597
The Viking Trail - Leader: Carnein Ph. 623-974-4762
The Northern Experience - Leader: Andrzejewski Ph. 603770-1609
Watch It Made In The USA - Leader: Hilton Ph. 352-2059928 or 352-430-5834
Southwest Adventure - Leaders: Thompson Ph. 850-7660036 / Montague Ph. 850-491-7444
Event Schedule
Region 1 Activities
Region 1 Website: www.region1.wbcci.org
Jun 29
Aug 4-8
Oct 7-11
Region 1 Luncheon 11:30 AM, Du Quoin, IL, International
Convention/Rally, there will be a signup table at Du Quoin,
Dan Dureiko / Bob Butler 860-917-2345
Region 1 “First Nations” Rally, Camping de la Municipalite
de Riviere-Rouge, Quebec, Canada, Camping Municipal
Sainte-Veronique, 320 Tour Lac Tiberiade-Riviere-Rouge,
Quebec, Canada J0T 1T0, approx. 110 mi. NW of Montreal,
Clemence Lemay, Email: CLELEMAY@GMAIL.COM, 819430-2557
Columbus Day & Canadian Thanksgiving Special Event
Rally, hosted by Cape Cod MA Unit, Coastal Acres, 76R
Bayberry Ave., Provincetown, MA 02657, Rt. 6 L turn at
Herring Cove Beach Rt. 6-A, Continue on 6-A to Bradford
St., watch for signs, Tye Mott, Email: cvrbytye@aol.com
Canadian Atlantic Unit - www.canadianatlantic.wbcci.net
Cape Cod Massachusetts Unit - www.capecod.wbcci.net/
Mar 17
Apr 22-24
St. Patrick’s Day Afternoon Social 3:30 PM, Trailer Haven,
Melbourne, FL, 1151 Applegrove Rd., John O’Neill 321951-3352 / Theda McGrath 321-727-8206
Easter Rally, Coastal Acres CG, Provincetown, MA, Tye
Mott 716-941-3177, Email: CVRbyTye@aol.com, Per
Hamnqvist 603-866-6440, Email: hamnqvist@earthlink.net
Charter Oak Connecticut Unit - www.connecticut.wbcci.net
Mar 6
Apr 3
Luncheon Meeting Noon, Max Amore-Glastonbury, in
Somerset Mall off Rt. 3, next to Talbots, Charlotte LaRocca
860-633-8157, Email: pfunken@aol.com
Luncheon Meeting Noon, Tower Ridge Country Club,
Weatogue, CT (Avon), Rt. 44 to Rt. 10 North, 1.7 mi. on
R, Juanita Pestretto 860-658-1222, Email: sebp06070@
comcast.net
New England Unit - http://newengland.wbcci.net/
Mar 12
Mar 26
Apr 22-24
Cullinary Underground (Rustic Canadian Cooking Class)
Noon, Southboro, MA, Pam Bleakney 508-393-8569,
Email: pam5432@verizon.net
Holiday Party South Noon, 274 Liberty Hwy., Putnam, CT,
take I-395S to Exit 96, go E on Heritage Rd., go N on Hwy.
21, Eric Gustavson 860-928-4346, Email: skidapowda@
ct.metrocast.net
Joint Easter Rally w/Cape Cod MA Unit , Coastal Acres
CG, Provincetown, MA, Per Hamnqvist 603-866-6440,
Email: hamnqvist@earthlink.net, Tye Mott 716-497-8213,
Email: CVRbyTye@aol.com
Quebec Canada Unit - http://pages.infinit.net/wbcci
Apr 30
Sugar Off Party Noon, Cabane Lalande, Ste-Eustache,
862 Montée Laurin, Ste-Eustache, QC J7R 4K3, Francois
Martel & Louise Bédard 450-623-2738, Email: francois.
martel@leighfisher.com
White Mountains New Hampshire Unit - wmu0065.wbcci.net
Region 2 Activities
Region 2 Website: www.wbcci2.org
May 20-23
May 26-30
Sep 7-11
Sep 15-18
Sep 29-Oct 2
Oct
Ontario Canada Provincial Rally, Blyth FG, Blyth, ON
Region 2 Rally, South Mountain FG, Arendtsville, PA
PA State Rally, Lebanon FG, Lebanon, PA
NJ State Rally, Jersey Shore Haven, S Seaville, NJ
NY State Rally, Ulster Cty FG, New Paltz, NY
None in 2011 Victorian Days, Cape May, NJ
Al-Mon-O Pennsylvania Unit
Mar TBA
Luncheon TBA, Drew Calderwood 412-731-7694
Apr 28-May 1 Rally, Cooper’s Lake CG, I-79 to Exit 99, L onto New
Castle Rd./US-422 W, go 0.3 mi. & turn R onto Currie Rd.,
Don Clayton 412-721-8551, Email: aunt_bev@msn.com
Berkshire New York Unit
Apr TBA
TBA, Richard Roeser 845-471-5778
Central Maryland Unit
Apr 29-May 1 Buddy Rally, Parkview RV, Smyrna, DE, Tom Potter 301997-0423, Email: acpmdp@verizon.net
Central Pennsylvania Unit http://centralpennunitwbcci.blogspot.com/
Mar TBA
Dinner TBA by email, Audrey Landvater 717-653-2653,
Email: krlajwvater@embarqmail.com
Mar TBA
Mud Sale Adventure, White Oak CG, Strasburg, PA, Dennis
Ober 717-572-8335, Email: obclown@ptd.net
Apr 27-May 3 Rally, Ives Run CG, JoAnn Olshefski 570-490-2247, Email:
joannolshefski@yahoo.com
Delaware Valley New Jersey Unit
Mar TBA
Apr 28-30
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, TBA, Don Harrington
Community Service Rally, Parvin State Park, Bota Rasanda
Delmarva Unit - http://rehobothboardwalk.com/wbdelmarva/
Mar 17
St. Patrick’s Luncheon Noon, Michael’s Rest., Newark, DE,
John Chromy 302-994-7412, Email: k3cni@juno.com
Apr 29-May 1 Joint Maintenance Rally w/Keystone PA Unit, 4-H Park,
Centreville, MD, Clyde Warden 410-708-0558, Email:
clydeclaire@basicisp.net
Hudson-Mohawk New York Unit - http://hudmo.wbcci.net
Mar 13
Mar 13
Apr 11
Golf & Brunch, Travelers Rest Resort, 29129 Johnston
Rd. #1107, Dade City, FL, Bob Stark 352-588-3425, Email:
mapletres@msn.com
Luncheon, Moscatiello’s Rest., 99 N. Greenbush Rd. (Rt.
4), Troy, NY, Steve Brown 518-283-1412, Email: sbrown@
nycap.rr.com
Luncheon Noon, Waterhouse Rest., Lake Luzerne,
NY, Gerry Schulitz 518-863-2335, Email: gschulitz@
roadrunner.com
Keystone Pennsylvania Unit - http://wbcci2.org/keystone/
Mar 19
Luncheon Noon, Old Country Buffet, 1090 E. Lancaster
Ave., Downington, PA, Ph. 610-269-5999
Apr 29-May 1 Joint Maintenance Rally w/Delmarva Unit, Queen Anne’s
Cty, 4-H Park, Centerville, MD, Tim Bell/Lyn Ramsey 610446-1768, Email: Tab524@verizon.net
Metropolitan New York Unit - http://metrony.wbcci.net
Apr 28-May 1 Rally, Indian Island Cty Park, Riverhead, NY, Michele
Curley 631-727-1723, Email: mmcurls@optonline.net
Mid Atlantic Unit - http://wbcci2.org/mau/
Mar 10-13
Apr 21-24
Community Service Rally, Chippokes State Park, VA
Historic Garden Week in VA, a state wide event, Robert
Blom 410-643-8550 / Burt Shankman 301-774-0655
New Jersey Unit http://sites.google.com/site/theoriginalnjunit/
Mar 19
Apr 7-10
St. Patrick’s Day TBA, Charlie Petrillo 732-533-9713,
Email: mccccj@aol.com
Air & Space Museum/Cherry Blossoms, 7700 Bull Run Dr.,
Bull Run Regional Park, Centerville, VA, Charlie Petrillo
732-533-9713, Email: mccccj@aol.com
New York Finger Lakes Unit - http://nyfingerlakes.wbcci.net/
Mar 3
Luncheon 11:30 AM, Golden Corral, Palm Bay, FL, Ron
Archambo 321-751-3796, Email: ronal1170@yahoo.com
Ontario Canada Unit - www.ontarioairstream.org
Penn Lehigh Unit
3rd Fri ea mo Luncheon 1 PM, Coopersburg Diner, Rt. 309, Coopersburg,
PA, Al Hart 610-797-5672, Email: allhart3@rcn.com
Mar 12
Luncheon, The Squire Rest., Blakeslee, PA, Rts. 115 & 940
intersection, Todd Williams 570-646-2890
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Event Schedule
April 28-May 1Rally, Pine Hill RV Park, Kutztown, PA, Rich Kunkel 570401-6647, Email: richandbj@yahoo.com
Florida Treasure Coast Unit - http://ftcu.wbcci.net
Apr 6-10
Pennsylvania Unit - www.pennwood.org
Washington DC Unit - http://wdcu.wbcci.net
Apr TBA
Rally, Greater Washington area, see website
Watchung New Jersey Unit - www.watchungunit.org
Mar 19
Apr 22-24
Luncheon 1 PM, Villa Verda Rest., 120 Terhune Dr. (Rt.
202), Wayne, NJ, Joe Devine 973-962-7407, Email:
bdjhd@optonline.net
Business Meeting/Buddy Rally, Pine Hill CG, Kutztown, PA,
268 Old Rt. 22, Kutztown, PA, Exit 40 I-78, Fred Brugmans
908-647-3215, Email: mollybrugmans@gmail.com
Region 3 Activities
Region 3 Website: http://region3.wbcci.net/
No Region 3 Rally in 2011 will be back in 2012
Apr 19-25
St. Augustine Easter Rally, Elkton, FL
Aug 8-13
Galax Fiddlers Convention, Galax, VA
Big Bend Florida Unit - http://bigbendfl.wbcci.net
Mar 18-20
Apr 8-10
Rally, Rocky Bayou State Park, Niceville, FL, Lamar
Waymire 850-638-4744, Email: thewaymires@yahoo.com /
Max Laney 850-638-0685, Email: max19laney@bellsouth.
net
Rally, Meaher State Park, 5200 Battleship Parkway East,
Spanish Fort, AL, Park office Ph. 251-626-5529, Jim Lewis
850-453-4847, Email: jim-bonnielewis@cox.net / Chip
Adams 334-222-2917, Email: acamrac@gmail.com
Carolinas Unit of North Carolina http://carolinasnc.wbcci.net
Mar 12
Apr 21-24
Luncheon, Gary’s Barbecue, 620 Hwy. 29 N., China Grove,
NC, 704-857-8314
Rally, Jordan Lake State Park, 280 State Park Rd.,
Apex, NC, Ph. 919-362-0586, reservations via http://
www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jord/reserve.php or Ph.
1-877-7CAMP-NC (722-6762) website: http://www.ncparks.
gov/Visit/parks/jord/main.php
Coastal Georgia - http://coastalgeorgia.wbcci.net/
Eastern North Carolina Unit - http://encu.wbcci.net/
Everglades Florida Unit
Mar 24-27
Rally, Hillsborough River State Parks, 9 mi. N of Tampa, 6
mi. S of Zephyrhills on Hwy. 301, I-75 take Fowler Ave Exit
265, E to Hwy. 301, N for 9 mi., park on L, Roy Dalrymple
239-481-0093, Email: mildal1960@gmail.com
Florida Unit www.airstream-adventures.com/FU/Florida_Unit.html
Mar 16-21
Apr 19-25
Bluegrass Festival Volunteer Rally, Ft. Christmas Historical
Park, Christmas, FL, FL-50 to Ft. Christmas Rd., N 3 mi.
to park, Frank Carson 352-467-9530, Email: fc23343@aol.
com
National St. Augustine Easter Rally, St. John’s Cty FG,
Elkton, FL, I-95 to Exit 311, FL 207, 7 mi. W to FG, Vic
Smith 321-243-7814, Email: heartofglory1@aol.com
Florida Springs Unit - http://floridasprings.wbcci.net
Mar 10-13
Apr 7-10
Rally, Ocala Sun, Ocala, FL, Rosalie Stone 352-486-1822,
Email: StoneLarry2@msn.com
Rally, Stone Ranch, Archer, FL, Rosalie Stone 352-4861822, Email: StoneLarry2@msn.com
Florida Suncoast Unit - http://suncoast.wbcci.net/
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Rally, KOA, Clewiston, FL, 194 CR 720, Lake Okeechobee
KOA Kampground, Ph. 863-983-7078, Charles Henry 561683-0036
Georgia Unit - http://home.windstream.net/topofga
Apr 11-12
Apr 13-17
Work Days, Top of Georgia Airstream Park, Helen, GA,
14255 Hwy. 75 N, Helen, GA, Matt Hackney 706-8608690, Email: eroney@aol.com
Rally, Top of Georgia Airstream Park, Helen, GA, 14255
Hwy. 75 N, Helen, GA, Matt Hackney 706-860-8690,
Email: eroney@aol.com
Northern Virginia Unit - www.norva3-110.com
Mar 18-20
Highland Maple Festival Breakout Rally, Monterey, VA,
Cecil Hoosier 540-937-3527, Email: hoosierw@sprynet.
com
Palmetto State South Carolina Unit http://palmettostate.wbcci.net
Mar TBA
Apr 1-3
Rally TBA, Sarah Brandt 864-346-9115, Email:
Astreamer3@att.net
Rally, Palmetto Cove RV Park, 521 Table Rock Rd.,
Cleveland, SC, Sarah Brandt 864-346-9115, Email:
Astreamer3@att.net
Piedmont North Carolina Unit - http://piedmontunit.wbcci.net
Mar 12
Apr 1-3
Luncheon Noon, TBA, Robert “Scotty” Stewart 919-8462370, Email: scottyrbs@earthlink.net
Rally, Sleepy Bear CG, Lumberton, NC, Jamie King 252249-1549, Email: KJ4JK@arrl.net
Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Unit http://shenandoahvalleyofva.wbcci.net
South Carolina Coastal Unit - www.sccoastalunit.com
Mar 4-6
Buddy Rally, Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet,
SC, Reservations: 1-866-345-7275, Kathy Narowski 843553-4947, Email: wnarowski@msn.com
Apr 1-3
Rally, Sesquicentennial State Park (Upper loop), Columbia,
SC, reservations Ph. 1-866-345-7275, Kathy Narowski
843-553-4947, Email: wnarowski@msn.com
Apr 29-May 1 Rally, Wigwam at Tanners, Indiantown, SC, Kathy
Narowski 843-553-4947, Email: wnarowski@msn.com
Tampa Bay Florida Unit
Mar 23-26
Rally, Titusville, FL, Furnal “Buzz” Wallen 352-751-2370,
Email: bcwallen6254@aol.com
Tidewater Virginia Unit - www.tidewaterwbcci.com
Apr TBA
Rally TBA, Ed Whitacre Ph. 757-566-4824, Email:
ednawhit@msn.com
Virginia Unit - http://virginia.wbcci.net
Mar 18-20
Highland Maple Festival Joint Rally w/NORVA Unit,
Monterey, VA, take Exit 225 toward VA-262 S/Heritage
Rd.,/Woodrow Wilson Pkwy to ramp to US-250, W
Churchville Ave. 40 mi., Doug Doberer 540-631-6322,
Email: ddoberer@embarqmail.com
Apr 1-3
Clover Hill Service Rally, Appomattox, VA, VA 26 S State
Rt. 605 into Appomattox onto 460 S., Rich Bartelt 434-3528936, Email: TheBees@Lynchburg.net
Apr 29-May 1 Apple Blossom Festival Joint Rally w/NORVA Unit),
Winchester, VA, I-81 Exit 312, Doug Doberer 540-6316322, Email: DDoberer@embarqmail.com
Western North Carolina Unit - www.wncu-wbcci.com
Apr 2
Luncheon, Golden Corral, Hendersonville, Mart Plaxco Ph.
704-564-0513, Email: implaxco@bellsouth.net
Apr 28-May 1 Rally, Cross Winds CG, Lexington, NC, Mart Plaxco Ph.
704-564-0513, Email: implaxco@bellsouth.net
Event Schedule
Region 4 Activities
Miami Valley Unit of Ohio
1st Wed
ea mo
Region 4 Website: www.region4.wbcci.net
May 9-13
May 17-22
TBA
Region 4 Computer Rally, Van Wert, OH
Region 4 Rally, Van Wert, OH
Region 4 Luncheon, International Convention/Rally, Du
Quoin, IL
Aug 17-20
All MI State Rally, Kalamazoo, MI
Sep 24-Oct 1 Swiss Festival National Rally, Sugarcreek, OH
Akron Ohio Unit - www.akronwbcci.com
Mar 12
Apr 30
Luncheon 11:30 AM-1 PM, Vern Ketchum 330-488-0462,
Email: Air1650@aol.com
Joint Luncheon w/Land-O-Lakes of Ohio Unit Noon-2 PM,
Dutch Valley Rest., 1343 Old Rt. 39 NE, Sugarcreek, OH
Ph. 330-852-4627, Howard Stein 330-308-5540, Email:
hjssr@verizon.net, Guy Porter 304-550-6336, Email:
guycporter@yahoo.com
Appalachian Unit of West Virginia
Mar 6
Apr 8-10
Apr 27-30
TBA, Virginia Griffith 304-252-1775
Rally, Lakeview RV, Bristol, TN, David Milhorn 423-5385282
Rally, Lancaster, PA, Wayne Barth 304-320-7717
Auglaize Valley Ohio Unit
Apr 16
Luncheon Noon, Steve’s Dakota Grill, 1600 Broad Ave.,
Findlay, OH, I-75 to Exit 159, E to first traffic light, L to rest.
on L, Kirk Taylor 419-235-2972, Email: dkirkt2001@yahoo.
com
Breakfast 9:00 AM, Roush’s Rest., 405 W Main St.,
Fairborn, OH, Ed Mueller 937-748-8272, Email:
edjoanmu@hotmail.com
Michigan Unit
Apr-Sep
Last Tue
ea mo
Nov-Apr
1st Thur
ea mo
ea Tue
Dinner 6 PM, Cottage Cafe at Days Inn, 420 Munson Ave.
(US 131), Traverse City, MI, Sharon Webster 231-839-3249
Luncheon 1:15 PM, Old Country Buffet, 5220 West Main
St., Kalamazoo, MI, Alice Taylor 269-344-4888
Luncheon Noon, Call for location, Geraldine Craig 517321-3468 or Pat Hatfield 517-589-9190
Mohican Valley Ohio Unit
Mar 17
Apr 21
Fish Fry 5:30 PM, St. Joseph Activity Center, 115 N. Liberty
St., Galion, OH, Martha Lee Horning 419-468-5385
Luncheon 11:30 AM, Oak Park Tavern, 2919 Park Ave. E,
Mansfield, OH, Ron Ault 419-468-6537, Email: ronaldault@
yahoo.com
Northern Ohio Virtual Airstream
www.campnova.com
TBA
Circumnavigation of Lake Erie Caravan, Dan Bihary 440453-9782, Email: dbihary@hotmail.com
Region 5 Activities
Cincinnati Ohio Unit
Mar TBA
St. Patrick’s Brunch TBA
Apr 28-May 1 Joint/Soup Rally w/Columbus Ohio Unit & Miami Valley Unit
of Ohio, Greene Cty FG, Xenia, OH, Al Fluegeman 513948-1992, Email: jcaffluegeman@zoomtown.com
Region 5 Website: www.region5wbcci.net
Cleveland Ohio Unit - www.cleveland.wbcci.net
Sep 11-13
Mar 26
Luncheon/Maintenance Demo, Sirpilla’s RV Center, 1005
Interstate Parkway, Akron, OH, Todd LeVeck, Email:
tleveck@gmail.com
Columbus Ohio Unit
Jun 29
Sep 14-18
Region 5 Luncheon Noon, Second Heat Bldg., Du Quoin
FG, Du Quoin, IL
Region 5 Computer Rally, Hendricks Cty 4-H FG, Danville,
IN
Region 5 Rally “On the Road Again,” Hendricks Cty 4-H
FG, Danville, IN
Mar 12
Central Indiana Unit - www.centralind.wbcci.net
Land-O-Lakes of Ohio Unit
Illinois Lincolnland Unit - http://Lincolnland.wbcci.net
Luncheon, MCL Kingsdale Center, Ken Hunter 614-2747475
Apr 28-May 1 Joint/Soup Rally w/Cincinnati Ohio Unit & Miami Valley Unit
of Ohio, Greene Cty FG, Xenia, OH
Mar 19
Apr 30
Luncheon 12:30 PM, Bethleham Church of God,
Bethleham, WV, from I-470 E, take Exit 2, go S on Rt. 88 to
traffic light, turn R, go 3.5 mi. to church, Jerry Burkle 304551-3230
Joint Luncheon w/Akron OH Unit Noon, Dutch Valley Rest.,
1343 Old Rt. 39 NE, Sugarcreek, OH Ph. 330-852-4627,
Howard Stein 330-308-5540, Email: hjssr@verizon.net,
Guy Porter 304-550-6336, Email: guycporter@yahoo.com
Mahoning Valley Ohio Unit - www.mvou.wbcci.net
Mar 26
Apr 10
Luncheon 1 PM, Kay’s Place, 5552 State Rt. 193,
Kingsville, OH, 6 mi. E of Rt. 11 on I-90 at Kingsville Exit
235, take Exit 235, turn S onto State Rt. 193, Kay’s is
on SE corner, Elaine Richardson 440-964-2723, Email:
rickelainehq@gmail.com
Luncheon 2-4 PM, Anderson’s home, Ashtabula, OH for
Hors d'oeuvres & meeting, El Puente II Mexican Grill
& Cantina, 2911 N. Ridge Rd. E, Ashtabula, OH, from
intersection of Rt. 11 & 20 in Ashtabula, turn E onto Rt. 20,
Rest. is about .2 of a mi. on L, Midge Anderson 440-9977062, Email: raanderson@roadrunner.net
Metro Detroit Michigan Unit
Mar TBA
Luncheon TBA
Apr 29-May 1 Rally, Haas Lake Park, South Lyon, MI, on Haas Rd. off
of Grand River in South Lyon between Wixom & Milford,
Bernard Los 956-357-4991, Email: bernieandenalos@
gmail.com
Apr 30
Luncheon 11 AM, MCL Rest. & Bakery, 5520 Castleton
Corner Lane, Indianapolis, IN, Karen Bell 317-418-2529,
Email: Ksbell55@gmail.com
Apr 29-May 2 Rally, Leroy Sportsman Club, Leroy, IL, Cty Rd. 21 N from
Leroy to Cty Rd., 800 N, E 2 mi. club on S side of road,
Don Smith 217-497-4911
Indiana Unit
1st Mon ea mo
except Dec Dinner 5:00 PM, Ryan’s Rest., Anderson, IN, 6315
Scatterfield Rd., Jct. of I-69 at Exit 26, S, Rest. on W side
of Scatterfield Rd., Bob Green 765-644-5289
1st Thur ea mo
except Dec Luncheon 11:30 AM, Golden Corral, 4747 Lima Rd., Ft.
Wayne, IN, Exit I-69 at Exit 111A onto Lima Rd., go SE a
short distance on R, Fred Bennett 260-244-4507
Apr 23
Luncheon 11:30 AM, Back 40 Rest., Decatur, IN, Rt. 27 &
33 on W side of Hwy., N side of Decatur, Fred Bennett 260437-9386 cell
Apr 29-May 1 Rally, Playmore CG, Breman, IN, from E on Rt. 6 go thru
Napannee, IN on R, from W go thru Breman on L, Bill 574784-3471, Email: Losborne@embarqmail.com
Kentucky Unit - http://kentucky.wbcci.net
Jan-Nov
1st Tues
ea mo
Luncheon/Dinner, TBA see newsletter, Richard Lewis 502452-6507, Email: RLewis2574@aol.com
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Event Schedule
Northern Illinois Unit - http://northernillinois.wbcci.net
Mar 26
Apr 22-24
Luncheon, Old Country Buffet, Spring Hill Mall, Dundee,
IL, Terry Chesnut 815-874-3307, Email: tschesnut@yahoo.
com
Rally, Lee Cty 4-H FG, Amboy, IL, Terry Chesnut 815-8743307, Email: tschesnut@yahoo.com
Southern Illinois Unit - http://southernillinois.wbcci.net
Mar 6
Apr 15-17
Luncheon 1:30 PM, Grandma’s Rest., Mt. Vernon Outland
Airport, 100 Aviation Dr., IL 15, one mi. E of Mt. Vernon,
main terminal, Website: http://www.mtvernonairport.com/
menu1.html, Danny Nugteren 618-531-6698, Email:
Nugteren7091@wbcci.net
Virtual Cajun Caravan/New Orleans Caravan, St. Louis
Regional Airport, East Alton,IL, IL 255 N to Exit 8, N on IL
Hwy. 111 to Civic Memorial Dr. E to Terminal Dr., website:
http://wwww.stlouisregional.com/, Norma Koen 217-5326788, Email: rjkvpq@yahoo.com
Louisiana Unit
1st Sat
ea mo Mar 18-21
Mar 24-27
Apr 15-17
Louisiana Acadiana Unit
Mar 24-27
Apr 7-10
Southern Indiana Unit - http://southind.wbcci.net
1st Thur
ea mo
Apr 14
Dinner 5:30 PM, Sirloin Stockade, Evansville, IN, Shirley
Clodfelter 812-626-0696
Luncheon Noon, Moonlite Barbecue, Owensboro, KY, Bill
Schrader 812-275-1955, Email: bschrad500@aol.com
Region 6 Activities
Mar 2-9
Mar 24-27
Apr 14-17
May 9-14
Oct 6-10
Oct 26-29
National Mardi Gras Rally, New Orleans, LA
Pelican State Rally, Rayne, LA
TN State Rally, TN Cumberland Plateau CG, Crossville,
TN
Special Event Rally, Canton Arts & Crafts Festival, Canton,
MS
Storytelling Special Event Rally, Gray, TN
Region 6 Rally, Lee Cty Agri-Center, Tupelo, MS
2nd Mon
ea mo
Mar 11-13
Apr 8-10
Apr 14-17
Luncheon 11:30 AM, TBA, Ruth Hollingsworth 205-3456077
Dinner 6 PM, TBA, Montgomery, AL, call for directions,
Paul Aehnlich 334-277-9647, Email: pca2@charter.net
Arkansas Razorback Unit
1st Thur
bi-mo
Pelican State Rally, Rayne Civic Center, Rayne, LA, Exit
87 on I-10 to 35 S, Nettie Simoneaux 337-896-6661, Email:
cs1931@cox.net
Crawfish Rally, A & M CG, Lyons Point, LA, from I-10 take
Exit 82 to LA Hwy. 1111 to US 90 W into Crowley, then to
LA 13 S to the first blacktop road (Henry Rd.) past LA Hwy.
1115 turning R at the A & M sign to gravel road L to CG,
John Landry 337-643-8078, Email: jmland@kaplantel.net
Memphis Tennessee Unit
Alabama Unit
2nd Sat
ea mo
Luncheon Noon, alternates between Covington and
Denham Springs, call for location & directions, Dale
Spillman 225-753-9546, Email: Lau15880@bellsouth.net
Rally, Jetty Peir Facility, 722 Davis Rd., Cameron, LA,
Gerry Peltier 504-737-2610, Email: biggyiggys@aol.com
Pelican State Rally, Rayne Civic Center, Rayne, LA, Gerry
Peltier 504-737-2610, Email: biggiggys@aol.com
Symphony Rally, Fountainbleau State Park, Hwy. 190,
Mandiville, LA, (please bring a chair), 6 mi. E of Causeway
Blvd., Gerry Peltier 504-737-2610, Email: biggiggys@aol.
com
Rally, Village Creek State Park, Wynne, AR, from Memphis
take I-40 W to Arkansas Exit #242 at Forrest City, go 13 mi.
N follow signs to park, Jessie Vest 662-667-5683, Email:
jcvest@centurytel.net
Rally, Pickwick Tailwater CG (below the dam), Pickwick,
TN, from Memphis take Hwy. 64 E to Hwy. 45 S (Selmer),
take Hwy. 57 E (Eastview) take Hwy. 128 N 1.5 mi., cross
the dam, then first road to L or from Memphis take Poplar
Ave./Hwy. 57 to Counce, just before the bridge in Counce
take Hwy. 128 N 1.5 mi. cross the dam then first road to
L leads to CG, Jessie Vest 662-667-5683, Email: jcvest@
centurytel.net
TN All State Rally, TN Cumberland Plateau CG, Crossville,
TN, (TN) I-40 to Exit 322, Peavine Rd. (Hwy. 392), follow
Peavine Rd. (392 S) 3.3 mi. to US 127 S, turn L on US 127
S and go 9.7 mi. to Vandever Rd. (look for the small green
Airstream CG sign), turn R onto Vandever Rd. & drive 4.5
mi. to an Airstream sign at Blaylock Rd., turn L & go S for
2 mi. to the TCPC archway, go thru the TCPC archway &
follow the road to the 4-way stop, http://www.tcpconline.
com/index.html, Jim Carr, Email: jimcarr219@comcast.net
Mississippi Unit
Oct-Sep
1st Tue
ea mo
Starting Feb-Luncheon 11:30 AM, David Gulley 501-8516668
Luncheon 11:30 AM, will be notified by email or phone,
Evelyn Hitt 601-992-1405, Email: hittman1955@bellsouth.
net - North MS members TBA, contact: Ethel Grisham 662837-3320
East Tennessee Unit
Mar 30-Apr 2 Rally, Magnolia RV Park, Vicksburg, MS
Mar 19
Nashville Music City Tennessee Unit
Apr 14-17
Luncheon Noon, Puleo’s Rest, 110 Cedar Lane, Knoxville,
TN, Marlene Browning 865-539-3842, Email: hlmw@
knoxbrownings.com
TN State Rally, TN Cumberland Plateau CG, Crossville,
TN, directions: www.tcpconline.com, Jim Carr 865-2566732, Email: jimcarr219@comcast.net
Mar 19
Apr 14-17
Greater New Orleans Louisiana Unit
Mar 2-9
Mar 6
Mar 24-27
Apr 9
Apr 14-17
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National Mardi Gras Rally, UNO Lakefront Arena, Lonnie
Carver 504-957-9362, Email: mcarver@entergy.com
Mardi Gras Ball & Dinner 7 PM, UNO Lakefront Arena,
Lonnie Carver 504-957-9362, Email: mcarver@entergy.
com
Pelican State Rally, Rayne, LA, Selma Evans 504-6823002, Email: hdese@bellsouth.net
Luncheon & Tour of Museum Noon, New Orleans
Riverwalk - Southern Food & Beverage Museum,
Riverwalk, Convention Center Blvd. New Orleans, LA,
Selma Evans 504-682-3002, Email: hdese@bellsouth.net
Angola Prison Rodeo Rally, St. Francisville, LA, Mary
Schmitt 504-831-2909, Email: marylouisemouse@aol.com
Luncheon 11:30 AM, The Winter’s Country Estate, 5428
Leipers Creek Rd., Franklin, TN, off Hwy 96 at Leipers
Fork, Hwy. 100 W to Hwy 96 S, L on Hwy 46 to Leipers
Fork, Bill Winters 615-491-5858
TN State Rally, TN Cumberland Plateau CG, 13 Airstream
Dr., Crossville, TN, 40 E to Exit 322/Peavine Rd., follow
Peavine Rd./392 S 3.3 mi. to US 127 S, turn on US 127 S
to Vandever Rd. (at Daddy’s Creek Bridge), turn Vandever
Rd., drive 4.5 mi. to an Airstream sign/Blaylock Rd., turn
L & go S for 2 mi. to the TCPC archway on R, follow the
paved road to CG, Patsy Gordon 731-456-2298, Email:
don.e.gordon@gmail.com
Pensacola Florida Unit
Mar 17-20
Apr 14-17
Past President’s Rally, Mystic Springs Cove Park, 591
Mystic Springs Rd., McDavid, FL, GPS Coordinates for the
Park, 30 degrees 51.141 N, 87 degrees 18.784 W, Park
Host 850-256-3280, Email: mystic.springs@yahoo.com
Vintage/Buddy Rally, Mystic Springs Cove Park, 591 Mystic
Springs Rd., McDavid, FL, GPS Coordinates for the Park,
30 degrees 51.141 N, 87 degrees 18.784 W, Park Host
850-256-3280, Email: mystic.springs@yahoo.com
Event Schedule
Tennessee Unit
Iowa Unit - http://iowaunit.wbcci.net
Mar TBA
Apr 14-17
Nov-Apr
1st Thurs
ea mo
Luncheon TBA, Patsy Hensley 423-332-2435
TN State Rally, TN Cumberland Plateau CG (TCPC),
Crossville, TN, (TN) I-40 to Exit 322, Peavine Rd. (Hwy.
392), follow Peavine Rd. (392 S) 3.3 mi. to US 127 S, turn
L on US 127 S and go 9.7 mi. to Vandever Rd. (look for the
small green Airstream CG sign), turn R onto Vandever Rd.
& drive 4.5 mi. to an Airstream sign at Blaylock Rd., turn L
& go S for 2 mi. to the TCPC archway, go thru the TCPC
archway & follow the road to the 4-way stop, http://www.
tcpconline.com/index.html, Lynette Dussault 256-6505745, Email: lyznette8153@att.net
Region 7 Activities
Region 7 Website: http://region7.wbcci.net
Jun 30
Jul 24-29
Region 7 Luncheon 11:30 AM, Tuscany Grill, 1664 South
Washington, Du Quoin, IL, Linda Agre Ph. 320-295-1117,
Email: agre5628@me.com
Region 7 Rally “Wings, Rails & End Zones,” Apple Creek
CG, De Pere, WI
Minnesota Unit - http://minnesota.wbcci.net
Mar TBA
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon TBA, Jim Treston 763-8626425
Wisconsin Unit - http://wisc.wbcci.net
Mar 26
Apr 29-31
Apr 30
Luncheon 11:30 AM, Benvenuto’s Italian Grill, 2949
Triverton Pike Dr., Fitchburg, WI, on Triverton Pike Dr.,
S of McKee Rd., take Fish Hatchery Rd. Exit off US
12/14/18/151 & go S about 2 mi. then R on McKee Rd., go
1/4 mi. W to L on Triverton Pike Dr., Dennis Thayer 608274-7663, Email: vintagepatti@earthlink.net
Rally, Wisconsin Dells KOA, S235A Stand Rock Rd.,
Wisconsin Dells, WI, from I-90/94 take Exit 87, Hwy. 13
into Wisconsin Dells, turn L at 3rd light onto Stand Rock
Rd., go approx. 1/2 mi. to CG on R, Mark McGaughey 608245-5849, Email: mcgaugheys@charter.net
Luncheon TBA, Wisconsin Dells, WI, Mark McGaughey
608-245-5849, Email: mcgaugheys@charter.net
Region 8 Activities
Apr 27-May 1 Region 8 Rally “Springtime in Amana, Amana RV Park,
Amana, IA, June Ryan, Email: ryan.j.p@juno.com
Jun 29
Region 8 Breakfast 7:30 AM, Illinois State FG, Heat 2
dining room, Du Quoin, IL, Fred Steurer, Email: steurerf@
swbell.net
Mar 12
Apr 9
Mar 5
Luncheon 11 AM, Hometown Buffet, 8350 N. Broadway,
Kansas City, MO 816-436-5336, Frank Melton 816-7810033/816-590-9200 cell
Apr 2
Luncheon 11 AM, Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Dr., Kansas City,
KS 913-328-0322, Exit #13B off of I-435 (State Ave. West)
King Salmon Room, check newsletter for addl. info, David
McCall
Apr 27-May 1 Region 8 Rally, Amana, IA, June Ryan, Email: ryan.j.p@
juno.com
Missouri Delta Unit
Apr 9
Apr 25
http://greaterwichitaunit.wbcci.net
Mar 26
Luncheon 11:30 AM, TBA, Leon Foster 870-612-9290,
Email: fostertiggerii@cs.com
Apr 25-26
Caravan to Region 8 Rally, Amana, IA, start Topeka, KS,
Robert Brown 785-823-7952, Email: bobev44@cox.net
Apr 27-May 1 Region 8 Rally “Springtime in Amana,” Amana RV Park,
Amana, IA, June Ryan, Email: ryan.j.p@juno.com
Luncheon 1 PM, Ryan’s Steakhouse, Poplar Bluff,
MO, Ruby Shoemake 573-856-4973, Email: ellen5@
windstream.net
Unit Caravan to Amana Colonies in Iowa, rendezvous
at Boone Cty FG, Columbia, MO, travel to Amana on
April 26, Ruby Shoemake 573-856-4973, Email: ellen5@
windstream.net
Missouri Greater Ozark Unit http://mogreaterozarkunit.wbcci.net
Apr 14-17
Rally, Ozark Empire FG, Springfield, MO, 3001 N. Grant
Ave., Mike Allen 417-569-5262, Email: mijo151740@
sbcglobal.net
Nebraska Unit - http://nebraskaunit.wbcci.net
2nd Mon
ea mo
Nov-Apr
1st Thur
ea mo
Apr 25-26
Luncheon Noon, Old Country Buffet, 144th & West Center
Rd., Omaha, NE, Dwight Olson 402-332-5384, Email:
lmodo1@aol.com
Luncheon 11:45 AM, Golden Corral, 1868 N Power
Rd., Mesa, AZ, Bert Sherwin 402-639-3337, Email:
bndsherwin@msn.com
Caravan to Region 8 Rally, Amana, IA, I-680 Rest Stop just
E of I-29 at 11AM, Bert Sherwin 402-639-3337
Region 9 Activities
Mar 19
Greater Wichita Kansas Unit -
Luncheon 11:30 AM, Pizza Ranch Rest., Marshalltown, IA,
2305 S. Center St., W side of IA Hwy. 14 approx. 1 mi. N of
US Hwy. 30, Mark Kvidera 641-752-3688
Luncheon 11:30 AM, Pizza Ranch Rest., Vinton, IA, 219
W. Fourth St., 2 blks. W of Benton Cty Courthouse, Nancy
Helle 319-472-4520
Kansas City Missouri Unit - http://kansascityunit.wbcci.net
Greater St. Louis Missouri Unit - http://gslunit.wbcci.net
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon 11:30 AM, TBA, Glen Floden
314-920-4140, Email: GFloden@mail.win.org
Apr 8-10
Spring Tune-up Rally, Bill Thomas Camper Sales, 101
Thomas Way, Wentzville, MO, will explore downtown St.
Charles & its Lewis & Clark Heritage, Ed Knernschield
573-480-5441 / Ray Kolley 314-330-0736
Apr 27-May 1 Region 8 Rally, Amana Colonies, Amana, IA, June Ryan,
Email: ryan.j.p@juno.com
Luncheon - Meet at 11:45 AM Eat at Noon, Golden Corral,
1868 North Power Rd., Mesa, AZ, Doris Jean Cabalka 480216-8096
Region 9 Website: www.wbregion9.org
Feb 27-Mar 4 Region 9 Computer Rally, North Texas Airstream
Community, Hillsboro, TX
Mar 28-Apr 2 Region 9 Rally, Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene, TX
May 12-16
National TX Vintage Rally, Tres Rios River Ranch, Glen
Rose, TX
East Texas Lakes Unit
starting Jan
ea mo
Apr 8-10
Luncheon Noon, call for location, Alonzo Sosa 956-7933151, Email: ash75422@yahoo.com
Rally, NTAC, 200 Walnut Hill Ave., Hillsboro, TX, call for
directions, Alonzo Sosa 956-793-3151, Email: ash75422@
yahoo.com
Heart of Texas Camping Unit http://sites.google.com/site/hotc99club
TBA
Monthly Activities TBA, please visit our website
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Event Schedule
North Texas Unit - http://ntxu.wbcci.net/
Texas Plains Unit
2nd Sat
ea mo
except May, Aug & Dec
1st Sat ea mo Luncheon 11:30 AM, Furr’s Family Dining, 6001 Slide
Rd., Lubbock, TX, James Durham 806-745-9564, Email:
jrdmjd@gmail.com
ea Thur
Balloon Volleyball Games 1 PM, (meal follows at various
locations) 2001 19th St., Lubbock, TX, Sam Spence 806785-7785
except Thanksgiving
& Christmas
ea Thur
Dinner 5 PM, Home Plate Diner, 5600 S. Bell, Amarillo, TX,
Don Goforth 806-356-0077, Email: dgoforth@nts-online.net
Mar 10-12
Apr 9
Luncheon 11:30 AM, Spring Creek BBQ, 3608 S. Cooper
St., Arlington, TX, 1 mi. N of I-20 W side of Cooper, June
Gravley 817-493-0943, Email: jbjwgravley@aol.com
Rally, Cowtown RV, Aledo, TX, W of Ft. Worth on I-20, Joe
Gravley 817-793-0943, Email: jbjwgravley@sbcglobal.net
Luncheon 11:30 AM-1 PM, Spring Creek BBQ, 3608 S.
Cooper, Arlington, TX, 1 mi. N of I-20, W side on Cooper,
June Gravley 817-493-0943, Email: jbjwgravley@aol.com
Oklahoma Unit
Apr 25-30
Rally, Durant/Choctaw Casino KOA, 3650 Enterprise Dr.,
Durant, OK, from N take I-35 S to Ardmore, 1 mi. S of
Ardmore take US 70 through Madill to Durant, take Hwy. 69
for 3 mi. to Casino KOA, Bill Garner 405-527-7834, Email:
garlex@valornet.com
Mar 10-13
Rally, San Angelo KOA, 6699 Knickerbocker Rd., San
Angelo, TX, David Thompson 806-355-4914, Email:
david@highsiesta.com
Mar 28-Apr 2 Region 9 Rally, Taylor Cty Expo Center, Abilene, TX, 1700
Hwy. 36, David Thompson 806-355-4914, Email: david@
highsiesta.com
Texas Unit
1st Thur
ea mo
Mar 25-27
Region 10 Website: www.wbcci10.org
Pre Region 9 Rally, Expo Center of Taylor Cty, Abilene,
TX, 1700 State Hwy. 36, Melinda Wasson 830-895-2521,
Email: melindaw@windstream.net
Alberta-Saskatchewan Unit
Texas Alamo Unit - http://texasalamo.wbcci.net
1st Sat
ea mo
Dinner 5 PM, Las Carrelas Rest., 3975 Perrin Central, San
Antonio, TX, Paul Zappe 210-260-8081, Email: zappiii@
sbcglobal.net
Mar 28-Apr 2 Region 9 Rally & Business Meeting/Election, Taylor Cty
Expo Center, Abilene, TX, Linda Knezek 361-571-3140
Texas Coastal Plains Unit - http://tcpu155.wbcci.net
Mar 24-27
Pre-Region 9 Rally, Bastrop River RV Park, 98 Hwy. 71,
Bastrop, TX, Email: will3023@yahoo.com
Apr 28-May 1 Rally, Rayford Crossing, 29321 S. Plum Creek, Spring, TX,
Email: will3023@yahoo.com
Texas Gulf Coast Unit - www.texasairstreamharbor.com
Mar 10-13
Apr 7-10
Practice Games for Region Rally, Texas Airstream Harbor,
located 5 mi NE of Zavalla, TX on Hwy 147, Phil Lanasa
940-642-6418, Email: p_lanasa@hotmail.com
“It’s Great to be a Kid” Rally, TX Airstream Harbor, 5 mi.
NE of Zavalla, TX off Hwy. 147, Phil Lanasa 940-642-6418,
Email: p_lanasa@hotmail.com
Texas Highland Lakes Unit
www.wbregion9.org/texhlunit/
1 Tue ea mo Luncheon 12:45 PM, Luby’s Café., 5200 Brodie Lane,
Austin, TX, Harvey Craig 512-633-0380, Email: eharv@
msn.com
Mar 10-13
Buddy Rally, Top of the Hills RV Resort, Boerne, TX,
12 Green Cedar Rd., John Irwin 512-288-3235, Email:
irwinjw0074@sbcglobal.net
Mar 13-22
Caravan to the Hills, Big Bend and Davis Mountains, start
at Top of the Hills RV Resort, Boerne, TX, 12 Green Cedar
Rd., Harvey Craig 512-633-0380, Email: eharv@msn.com
Mar 28-Apr 2 Region 9 Rally, Taylor Cty Expo Center, Abilene, TX, 1700
Hwy. 36, Harvey Craig 512-633-0380, Email: eharv@msn.
com
Texas Hill Country Unit - h
ttp://thcu.wbcci.net/
Mar 25-27
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Region 10 Activities
Luncheon 11 AM, location TBA, Kerrville, TX, Frank Murray
830-367-2360, Email: fmurray@hctc.net (reservations are
not necessary)
Pre-Region 9 Rally, San Saba Golf & RV Park, San Saba,
Andrea M. #4834, Ph. 512-695-8223, Email: thcu104@
gmail.com
http://albertasaskatchewan.wbcci.net/
Mar 26
Luncheon Noon, White Spot Rest., Leduc, AB, 230 - 50th
Ave., Gloria Hodgetts 780-662-2077, Email: gloria@
junctionnet.com
British Columbia Unit - www.airstreambc.com
Apr 22-25
Easter Rally, Chopala Lodge, Palmer Lake, WA, Ralph
Vanderheide Ph. 250-851-8520, Email: ralphvanderheide@
shaw.ca
Idaho Unit - http://airstreamidaho.org/
2nd Sat
ea mo
Apr 22-25
Breakfast 8:00 AM, Golden Corral, 8460 W. Emerald St.,
Boise, ID, Bill Grange 208-327-1238
Rally, Oasis RV Park, Huntington, OR, on the Snake River
near Farewell Bend State Park, Phil Nelson 208-859-1412,
Email: pjnelson@live.com
Montana Unit - http://www.montanaairstreamclub.com
Mar 19
Apr 16
TBA
Rally, TBA, Big Timber, MT
North Cascade Washington Unit
www.ncascadewaairstreamclub.com
Mar 12
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon 1:30-4 PM, Denny’s Rest.,
Arlington, I-5 Exit 208, travel E then take 1st R after
northbound off ramp, Jerry Gilliam 360-384-4562, Email:
jkgilliam@yahoo.com
Apr 28-May 1 Holland Happenins in Anacortes/Buddy Rally, North
Whidby RV Park, 565 W. Cornet Bay Rd., Oak Harbor, WA,
I-5, Exit 230, travel W on WA 20 (14.2 mi.), L on Cornet
Bay Rd., arrive R, Jerry Gilliam 360-384-4562, Email:
jkgilliam@yahoo.com
Oregon Unit - www.wbcci-or.org
1st Sat ea mo Breakfast, Marie Callendars Rest., 16261 NW Cornell
Rd., Beaverton, OR, Gene Parker 503-538-7172, Email:
GParkerWBCCI@verizon.net
Mar 25-27
Apr 15-17
Bluegrass Festival, Long Beach, WA, Teresa Taylor 503440-1121, Email: ttdesign@ymail.com
Rally, Silverfalls State Park, Brad Taylor, Email: s_
taylor792@comcast.net
Event Schedule
Washington Unit
www.washingtonunitwbcci.org
Mar 17-20
Apr 2-10
TBA, Jerry Patten 360-665-3603, Email: jam9616@yahoo.
com
Tulip Rally, Burlington, WA, Len Hines 360-455-9637,
Email: linhines@earthlink.net
Region 11 Annual Board Meeting TBA, International
Convention/Rally, Du Quoin, IL
Aug 18-23
Santa Fe Experience Special Event Rally, Santa Fe, NM
Sep 23-27
47th National Antelope Rally, Heward Ranch, Medicine
Bow, WY
Central Coast California Unit www.CentralCoastAirstream.org
Mar 4-6
Apr 1-3
El Camino Real California Unit - http://elcamino.net
Mar 23-27
Apr 13-16
Jun TBA
Arizona Unit - http://arizona.wbcci.net
Mar 10-14
Apr 14-17
Rally, Justins Diamond J RV Park, 3451 S. San Joaquin
Rd., Tucson, AZ, Bruce Paulk, 925-864-1683, Email:
bruceandenidpaulk@yahoo.com
Rally, Verde Valley FG, 800 E. Cherry St., Cottonwood,
AZ, Ed Feddern & Bob Meier, for information Email:
hicksjandn@aol.com or 520-876-2506
Denver Colorado Unit - www.wbcci-denco.org
Mar 12
Apr 16
Luncheon 11:30 AM, Peyton, CO, Floyd Devitt 719-4957478, Email: devittflc@msn.com
Luncheon 11:30 AM, Broomfield, CO, Runway Grill, 11705
Airport Way, Rocky Mountain Metro Airport - voted Best
Front Range view, Maureen Long 303-494-3737
Four Corners Unit of New Mexico http://fourcorners.wbcci.net
Apr 7-10
TBD
Rally, Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Peoria, AZ
Trailer Restoration, Maintenance & Upgrades Rally,
Enchanted Trails RV Park, Albuquerque, NM, I-40 W of
Albuquerque Via Del Cerro Exit, Ken Johansen Email:
johansen@frontier.net
New Mexico Unit - http://newmexico.wbcci.net
Apr 28-May 1 Rally, Brantley Lake State Park, between Artesia &
Carlsbad, NM on US 285, approx. 15 mi. N of Carlsbad,
NM, Andy Richers 505-275-9651 / Bob Werth 505-3317226
Utah Unit - www.airstreamutah.com
Mar TBA
Apr TBA
Luncheon 1 PM, Ken Rosvall 801-278-9593, Email:
kenr0228@hotmail.com
Rally, Pony Express RV Park, Salt Lake City, UT, Michael
Glenn 801-406-9876, Email: michael@glenn.net
Wyoming Unit - http://wyoming.wbcci.net
Mar 13
Apr 10
Luncheon Noon, Cheyenne, WY, Patrick Foley 307-6372866, Email: texfoley@msn.com
Luncheon Noon, Casper, WY, Patrick Foley 307-637-2866,
Email: texfoley@msn.com
Rally/Wine Tasting, Edna Valley, Trinity Hall, Roxanne
Gross 805-531-1042, Email: roxygross@roadrunner.com
Rally & Tour Merle Norman Nethercutt Museum, Valencia
RV Park, Santa Clarita, Roxanne Gross 805-531-1042,
Email: roxygross@roadrunner.com
Rally, San Clemente State Park, San Clemente,
CA, Bonnie Brosnahan 949-697-9839, Email:
bonniebrosnahan1@me.com
Rally, Campland by the Sea, San Diego, CA, Jack Crusing
760-432-9670, Email: jkcru@cox.net
Golden West California Unit - www.wbcci12.org/gwcu/
Mar 3-7
Apr 7-11
Buddy Rally, Napa Cty FG, 1435 N Oak St., Calistoga, CA,
Nancy Harrington Email: Scottie148@sbcglobal.net
Rally, Bass Lake RV Resort, 39744 Rd. 274, Bass Lake,
CA, Chuck Stimmel
Long Beach California Unit - www.wbcci12.org/lbcu/
Mar 10-13
Apr 7-11
Rally, Sportman’s Lodge, Joshua Tree, CA, Newport &
Bowman 909-797-0858
Rally, Shadow Hills Resort, Indio, CA
Nevada Unit - http://nevada.wbcci.net
1st Sat ea mo Breakfast 9 AM, Marie Callender’s Rest., 4800 Eastern
Ave., Las Vegas, NV, NE corner of Eastern Ave. &
Tropicana Ave., Myrna Austin 702-870-0037
Mar 17-20
Apr 14-17
St. Patrick’s Day Rally, Calico Ghost Town, Calico, CA,
Amy Dovell 702-308-0149, Email: amyanddavid@me.com
River Rally, Park Moabi, Needles, CA, John Merell 928768-9539, Email: jmerell37@citlink.net
Northern California Unit - www.wbcci12.org/norcal/
Mar 9-13
Apr 6-10
Rally, Cal Expo RV Park, Sacramento, CA, Barry Marson
209-333-0363, Email: dbmarson@comcast.net
Rally, Bodega Bay RV Park, Bodega, CA, Margaret Dow
831-427-1366, Email: maggitwo@comcast.net
San Diego California Unit - www.airstreamsandiego.com
Mar 11-13
Apr 15-17
Joint Rally w/San Fernando Valley CA Unit, Lake Skinner,
Riverside Cty Park, 37701 Warren Rd., Winchester,
CA, Tracy Logan 951-488-9957, Email: Tracy92555@
roadrunner.com
Rally, Anza Borrego Desert State Park, 200 Palm Canyon
Dr., Borrego Springs, CA, Bill Wright 760-828-2042, Email:
wrightw@roadrunner.com
San Fernando Valley California Unit
Mar 11-13
Joint Rally w/San Diego CA Unit, Lake Skinner, CA, Bobbi
Kingsland 714-434-9878, Email: vbwkngslnd@yahoo.com
San Joaquin California Unit - http://sanjoaquin.wbcci.net
Mar 3-7
Apr 7-11
Buddy Rally, Napa Cty FG, Nancy Harrington, Email:
scottie148@sbcglobal.net
Rally, Bass Lake RV Resort, Hwy. 41 to Bass Lake Rd.
to park, John Skadden 559-255-8622, Email: skadden@
sbcglobal.net
Santa Clara California Unit - www.wbcci12.org/scu/
Oct 13-17
Region 12 Rally, Jackson, CA
Dec 28, 2011
Jan 1, 2012 Rose Parade Special Event Rally, Pasadena, CA
Mar 3-7
Apr 7-11
Joint/Buddy Rally w/Golden West CA & San Joaquin CA
Units, 1435 N. Oak St., Calistoga, CA, Clarence Dorsett
707-525-1548, Email: ClarenceDorsett@aol.com
Joint Rally w/San Joaquin CA & Golden West CA Units,
Bass Lake RV Resort, 39744 Rd. 274, Bass Lake, CA,
John Skadden 559-255-8622, Email: skadden@sbcglobal.
net
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Classifieds
Notice
ADVERTISEMENTS SHOULD BE TYPEWRITTEN. THE “BLUE BERET” IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF
HANDWRITTEN SUBMISSIONS.
Airstream Parks
RETIRED? FULL TIMER? SNOW BIRD?
RALLY PLANNER? CARAVAN LEADER?
The North Texas Airstream Community can
meet all your needs. We are located on I-35
exit 368A, in the heart of the Dallas/Ft. Worth/
Waco triangle in historic Hillsboro, Texas. Stay
“For a Night or a Lifetime.” Our clubhouse
seats 200 for dinner, new laundry facilities,
free WiFi, mail forwarding service. 100%
Airstream community. Call 254-582-5566 or
visit www.ntaci.org.
TAHI, TEXAS AIRSTREAM HARBOR,
INC. Is located in NE Texas on beautiful Lake
Sam Rayburn is known for Bass fishing. A
haven for bird watchers. Daily $10. Come
visit or stay with us. 5 miles NE Zavalla on
Hwy. 147. Contact: TAHI, 714 Angelina,
Zavalla, TX 75980, Ph. 936-897-8014. www.
texasairstreamharbor.com
PENN WOOD AIRSTREAM PARK - Traveling I-80 thru western Pennsylvania or looking
for a quiet, all Airstream, summer home for a
few weeks or all season? We’re the perfect
stop! Full hookups with cable TV & WI-FI.
Reasonable rates, area attractions and site
of Autumn Leaf National Rally. Near Clarion,
PA - four miles south of I-80, Exit 64 on SR
66; Ph. 814-764-8963; www.pennwood.org
Open 5/1 to 10/15.
MYSTIC SPRINGS COVE is an Airstream
only park located 25 mi. N of Pensacola, FL,
on US 29, between I-10 and I-65 on the banks
of the Escambia River. Just 30 minutes to
white sand beaches, shopping, museums
and a casino. Owned and operated by Unit
29. Open all year with full hookups at $15
per day 30 amp/$18 per day 50 amp. Pets
welcome and washer/dryer are available.
Host opportunities. Ph. 850-256-3280.
LAND YACHT HARBOR: Florida’s Best
Kept Secret!!! Located off I-95 between
Exits 183 & 180, miles to Disney 65, beach
10, Cape 30, leases available to Airstreams,
overnight rentals available. Visit us at www.
landyachtharbormelbourne.com or phone
321-254-6398. NO PETS.
TOP OF GEORGIA, 7 miles north of Helen,
GA on State Road 75 in beautiful North
Georgia mountains. Full hookups, cable
TV. Free Limited Wi-Fi. $7.00/night, $180.00
monthly. During Rally weeks Rally fees will
be an additional charge. Open year around.
No reservations. WBCCI members only. No
dry camping. Ph. 706-878-3590. http://home.
windstream.net/topofga/
STAY IN THE BEAUTIFUL PACIFIC
NORTHWEST AT WASHINGTON LAND
YACHT HARBOR. Home of Washington Unit.
Open year round. All WBCCI members and
guests welcome. Ideal for rallies/caravans.
163 FHU sites. Large meeting hall with
kitchen. Free WiFi. Reservations accepted.
Visit Seattle, Pacific Ocean, 4 National Parks,
Canada, Alaska. Residential mobile homes for
sale to WBCCI members. 9101 Steilacoom
Rd. SE, Olympia (Lacey), Washington 98513;
phone 360-491-3750.
website: www.washingtonlandyachtharbor.
com
VISITING THE JERSEY SHORE AREA?
For the most reasonable rates in the area
stay at Jersey Shore Haven. JSH is a quiet
Airstream park located mid-way between the
dazzling casinos of Atlantic City and the Victorian charm of Cape May. This seashore area
features lots of things to do and see. Jersey
Shore Haven allows you to relax with 4-point
hookups on wooded sites but be close to the
action of the busy seashore area. Jersey
Shore Haven, 728 Dennisville Rd., P.O. Box
99, S. Seaville, NJ 08246. Ph. 609-861-2293.
website: http://www.jerseyshorehaven.org
For Sale Trailers/
Motorhomes
1971 - 27' OVERLANDER, Vintage but still
in good shape. Rear bath, side twins with
new inner spring mattresses. Tambor doors,
custom pantry, Catalytic heater just some
of the extras. No pets or smoking. Ph. 951735-5155. $8,000. (1020 Meadowview Ct.,
Corona, California).
2000 - 30' LAND YACHT MH, Workhorse
chassis, extras include window awnings all
windows, 10 disk CD player, automatic roof
vent with rain sensor, hydraulic jack leveling
system, additional items negotiable. 46,000
miles, nonsmokers, stored under cover, excellent condition, $22,500. For more information, Ph. 804-746-0881 or email: jsbarnett@
ieee.org
2002 - 40' AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT,
Freightliner chassis diesel pusher. 80,023
miles, 2 slides, well maintained. Levelers,
hickory cabinetry, queen bed in rear, table
with leaf and four upholstered chairs, large
double closet plus one full length, large walk-in
shower with skylight, complete set of wheel
covers. No pets or smoking. Bud & Mary
Patenge, Cell Ph. 517-881-5745, (Travelers
Rest, Site 11-03, Dade City, Florida).
2006 - 33' AIRSTREAM MOTORHOME
LAND YACHT, Workhorse 8.1L Vortec engine (gas) V-8 P-32 Chassis, no slides, no
pets, and no smoking, 26,800 mi., 2 A/Cs,
generator, awnings all the way around. Also,
2006 Saturn tow car with tow bars attached,
29,800 mi., price $59,000. Ph. 321-725-8767,
#31185, (Palm Bay, Florida).
Wanted
25' OR LARGER TRAILER WITH TWIN
BEDS AND SLEEPER COUCH, working
air conditioner and refrigerator and functional bathroom. Location in Mid Atlantic
area. Please call Sharon at 610-485-9925 or
Email: jadouthwaite@netzero.net
Event Schedule
Sierra Nevada Unit - http://sierranevadaairstreams.org/snu/
Mar 24-27
Rally, Weed Heights RV Park, off Hwy. 95 W of
Yerington, NV, Diane Leipper, 775-972-5011, Email: hq@
SierraNevadaAirstreams.org
Apr 28-May 1 Rally, Boca Rest CG, off I-80 W of Reno near Truckee,
CA, Diane Leipper, 775-972-5011, Email: hq@
SierraNevadaAirstreams.org
South Coast California Unit - http://southcoastcal.wbcci.net
Mar 4-6
Apr 1-3
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Rally, Golden Village Palms, Hemet, CA, Robert Smith
714-639-8596, Email: rsmith10@att.com
Rally, Guajome Regional Park, Oceanside, CA, Robert
Smith 714-639-8596, Email: rsmith10@att.com
REMEMBER...
The next time you see
an Airstream without
numbers, introduce
them to
W B C C I.
(MembershipApplication
on back cover.)
NATIONAL CARAVAN APPLICATION
(please type or print clearly - every blank must be filled in)
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Winter Address:
From:___________________________ To:_ _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone #________________________________EMail_____________________________________________________________________
# of Adults__________Children_________Pets_________Ham #___________________MH/T_________ft. Handicapped?
Amount Enclosed: (US$)_ _____________________Check #________________
Make checks payable to:
WBCCI National Caravan
Mail to: Caravan Leader
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Rates for Classified Advertising are $50 up to 35 words, $60 for 36-65 words. Payment in full must be received with the ad copy.
BLUE BERET reserves the right to reject advertising not suitable for inclusion. The publisher reserves the right of approval of all advertising.
BLUE BERET is not responsible for advertiser’s representations or performance. For more information on display ad costs, contact WBCCI.
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NOTICE: Advertisement should be typewritten. The Blue Beret is not responsible for the accuracy of handwritten submissions.
Refund Policy: No refund after the 7th of month prior to publication.
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2011 WBCCI National Caravans
N-40-A SOUTHEAST COAST SPECTACULAR
10/4-11/12/2011
Start: Rehoboth Beach, DE Stop: Jekyll Island, GA
If you love seafood and want to explore the historic southeast coast of the
United States, this is the caravan for you. We will visit an historic US Lifesaving Service Station (predecessor to the Coast Guard) in Delaware, eat
seafood, spend a day at the Chincoteague Oyster Festival in Virginia, visit
countless museums, lighthouses and beaches, eat seafood, and see the
sights in the historic southeast. Did we mention that we are going to eat
seafood? We will also attend graduation ceremonies at the US Marine
Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island. The caravan will travel about six
weeks starting at the Delaware Seashore State Park (south of Rehoboth
Beach) and traveling (eating) through coastal Maryland, Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, and ending at the Georgia sea islands. The
kitty fee includes campgrounds with full hookups, many meals, boat, carriage and bus tours, museum admissions and much more! Leaders: Ron
& Cyndi Carnein WBCCI #9424, Phone: 623-974-4762, Email: car9@
dragonbbs.com, Address: 3700 S Westport Ave., Souix Falls, SD 57106,
Kitty Fee w/2 $3,500.00 est.; Kitty Fee w/1 $2,900.00 est.; Guest: TBD;
Deposit: $250.00; Cancellation: $50 before 4/1/2011, Leaders discretion
after, Max RVs - 20
N-40-C The VIKING TRAIL
7/8-9/4/2011
Start: St. Andrew by the Sea, NBStop: N Sydney, NS
The 2011 “Viking Trail Caravan” will travel quickly through New Brunswick
and Nova Scotia to Newfoundland/Labrador spending 53 of 59 days in the
Province of Newfoundland/Labrador. This caravan highlights the history
of the Province and provides an opportunity to meet and experience the
warm hospitality of the wonderful people who live on Newfoundland. We
will spend overnight at the Woody Island Resort, so bring an overnight
grip. Here we will experience the way of living in Newfoundland prior to
1960 when the Canadian government transported all Newfoundlanders
to the mainland, so they could provide medical and educational service.
While visiting Newfoundland/Labrador we will enjoy many activities, such
as whale watching in the north sea, attending a playhouse in Stephenville, visit Saint Johns the oldest city in North America (bus tour), and
travel throughout the many peninsulas of Newfoundland. Included in the
kitty fee are more than 30 paid activities, more campsites with electric
(caravanners request) than ever before, boat tours, bus tours, cookouts,
dinners, entertainment and all ferry cost to and from Newfoundland. Leaders: Al & Gracie Buchanan WBCCI #800, Phone: 321-728-2789 Cell
321-243-2789, Email: albertbuchanan@bellsouth.net, Address: 766 Floyd
Bennett Dr., Melbourne, FL 32901 and Leaders: Marion & Carol Pember
WBCCI #4634, Kitty Fee w/2 $4,900.00; Kitty Fee w/1 $3,900.00; Guest:
TBD; Deposit: $250.00; Cancellation: $50 before 4/15/2011, Leaders
discretion after, Max RVs - 30
N-40-D1 LOUISIANA CAJUN HERITAGE
3/8-21/2011
N-40-D2 3/28-4/11/2011
Start: Gonzales, LA
Stop: Lafayette, LA
Come and go with us to Louisiana and take a boat ride into a bayou
swamp, tour a real oil drilling rig, see the State Capitol and old plantation homes. We will go into the Cajun Country and experience the sound
of a unique music and language, taste Cajun food, and listen to Cajun
accordion music. Tour rice and sugar cane farms and learn how they
harvest crawfish. See live alligators, eagles, blue heron and more. Come
and learn all about the Cajun Culture. Some of the tours are walking
tours. On the oil rig there are some stairs to climb. Leaders: Rick &
Marilyn Solera WBCCI #252, Phone: 504-733-1582 Cell 504-450-6486,
Email: MRS252@bellsouth.net, Address: 725 Newman Ave., Jefferson, LA 70121-1234, Total Nights: 14, Kitty Fee w/2 $795.00; Kitty Fee
w/1 $580.00; Guest: TBD; Deposit: $200.00; Cancellation: $50 before
11/1/2010, Leaders discretion after, Max RVs - 26
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N-40-E The NORTHERN EXPERIENCE
7/6-8/6/2011
Start: Sioux Falls, SD Stop: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Rendezvous in South Dakota and travel North above the 53rd parallel in
Manitoba to enjoy Up North in the summer blooming season. See and
hear Beluga Whales with calves in their summer range of the Churchill
River at Hudson Bay in Churchill, MB. The Beluga Whales, often called
the “White Whale” or the “Sea Canary,” are part of the bountiful Western
Hudson Bay population, which are both healthy and approachable. Your
visit Up North will give you the opportunity to experience the tundra in
full spring bloom, view several unique species of birds and who knows,
we may also see a polar bear. The entire journey from rendezvous to
Churchill permits us to transition from midsummer back to spring and then
to very early spring Up North shortly after the ice leaves the lakes and
Hudson Bay. Join us to enjoy the Up North culture above the 53rd parallel
for a Northern Experience. Leaders: Dave & Linda Andrzejewski WBCCI
#811, Phone: 603-770-1609, Email: mrsa811@gmail.com, Address: 196
Rainbow Drive #9616, Livingston, TX 77399-1096, Total Nights: 31, Kitty
Fee w/2 $4800; Kitty Fee w/1 $3700; Guest: $1800; Deposit: $500.00;
Cancellation: $100 plus Non-Refundable deposits before 11/15/2010,
Leaders discretion after, Max RVs - 20
N-40-F NOR’ X NOR’ EAST
7/8-8/30/2011
Start: Wa Cty. Fg, Richmond, RI Stop: Cornwall, PEI, can
Come travel with us as we spend 54 days exploring the beauty of New
England and the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Stops are scheduled in
Rhode Island, Cape Cod, and the Boston area. Then it is on to Boothbay and Ellsworth, Maine near Acadia National Park. We then cross into
Canada. The first stop is Campobello Island, summer home of President
Roosevelt. We will then travel to St. John, NB, home of the 40 ft. tides.
Experience Moncton, NB’s tidal bore and the Flower Pots. While in Windsor, NS, you will have an opportunity to visit Kentville and Hall’s Harbour.
We will visit the Digby, NS, area - famous for their scallops. Other destinations include Lunenburg, Halifax, Antigonish, Louisbourg, Baddeck, and
Cape Breton, where you will have an opportunity to drive the Cabot Trail.
Lastly, it is on to Prince Edward Island, home of Anne of Green Gables,
and the Anne of Green Gables musical. This trip offers many “Kodak
moments” and several great golfing opportunities. Kitty fee includes
camping, many tours, meals, ice cream socials, and a final banquet. Most
stops are in campgrounds or fairgrounds with hookups, but there are two
stops with limited electricity. Leader: David Levinson WBCCI #802, Phone:
845-562-0091 Cell 914-213-5333, Email: DLevin35@aol.com, Address: 35
Stony Run Rd., Newburgh, NY 12550, Co-Leader: Gary Levinson, Total
Nights: 54, Number of Stops: 16, Kitty Fee w/2 Est. $3975.00; Kitty Fee
w/1 Est. $3125.00; Guest: Est. $900.00; Deposit: $200.00; Cancellation:
$50 before 4/1/2011, Leaders discretion after, Min RVs - 16; Max RVs - 25
N-40-G TASTE OF CAROLINA - HEARTLAND 5/5-24/2011
Start: Salisbury, NC
Stop: reidsville, NC
The central “Piedmont” sections of North Carolina is rich in history, loaded
with culture, busy with business, and has lots of great food. Join us as we
time-travel from the early settlers to the first American gold rush to the era
of steam railroads to the opulence of the early 1900s to today’s NASCAR.
There will be a wine festival, an historic Moravian Village, a major railroad
yard and transportation museum, a visit to Mayberry, a major NASCAR
track, and lots of other things in between. Leaders: Jamie & Susan King
WBCCI #7018, Address: PO Box 268, Oriental, NC 28571, Phone: 252249-1549 Cell 252-670-8440 and/or 252-514-7497, Email: kj4jk@arrl.net,
Total Nights: 20, Number of Stops: 5, Kitty Fee w/2 Est $1800.00; Kitty
Fee w/1 TBD; Guest: TBD; Deposit: $250 with registration, Cancellation:
$200 before 2/1/2011, Leaders discretion after, Max RVs - 20
2011 WBCCI National Caravans
N-40-H SW ADVENTURE CARAVAN
Start: Carrizozo, NM
4/23-6/7/2011
Stop: Moab, UT
Join us for an adventure into the Great Southwest as we explore regions
of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado. We travel from the site
where the Atomic bomb was developed in Los Alamos to the ancient ruins
of Mesa Verde. Navajo guides help us to understand their reservation,
while others perform ancient ritual dances. We will visit Indian pueblos,
festivals, cultural centers, and museums. There will be time to explore
Albuquerque and Santa Fe as well. A half-day boat trip on Lake Powell
takes us to the Rainbow Bridge while a narrow gauge railroad delivers
us from Durango to Silverton. In Arizona we will ride through Canyon De
Chelly, then stroll through Antelope Canyon. There are opportunities for
photography everywhere we go. We will tour through Monument Valley,
raft down the Colorado River, and then proceed to the North Rim of the
Grand Canyon. Come prepared for all kinds of weather as we travel at
high and lower altitudes - cold to warmer temperatures. America the
Beautiful passes - formerly called the Golden Age Pass will save you
money for entrances into the many parks we explore including Zion, Bryce
Canyon, Capital Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches National Parks in Utah.
We will wind up in Moab for our final banquet. Come prepared to have fun
with your fellow caravanners and leaders. Leaders: Jay & Elna Thompson
WBCCI #7293, Phone: 850-766-0036, Email: elnaandjay@mac.com Address: 9163 McDonald Ct., Tallahassee, FL 32512 and Leaders: Winston
& Carol Montague WBCCI #5274, Total Nights: 46, Number of Stops: 14,
Kitty Fee w/2 $3,850.00; Kitty Fee w/1 $2,600.00; Guest: $1,200.00;
Deposit: $200.00; Balance Due: 2/1/2010 (50%), 2/1/2011 (50%); Cancellation: $50 before 3/1/2011, Leaders discretion after, Min. RVs - 25; Max
RVs - 30
N-40-I The American CIVIL WAR, Part 1 3/8-4/7/2011
Start: dover, tn
Stop: biloxi, ms
The Civil War, The War Between the States, The War of Northern Aggression, The Lost Cause, The War of Rebellion, The Great Unpleasantness, The Uncivil War. Call it what you may, this war which pitted brother
against brother is a gripping chapter in US history and one that continues
to command interest despite the passage of time. Part I follows the
western campaign during the lovely springtime along the lower Mississippi River. We will stop in Dover and Savannah, TN with day trips to
Corinth and Brice’s Crossroads; Greenwood, Vicksburg, Grand Gulf and
Natchez in MS with a side trip to Jackson; and Baton Rouge, LA with visits
to Jackson and St. Francisville. Our last stop is Biloxi, MS where we tour
Jefferson Davis’ final home which has recently been lovingly restored.
Along the way park rangers will guide us through Donelson, Shiloh National Military Park, Vicksburg National Battlefield, and Port Hudson and
we’ll see fascinating museums, an old state capitol, restored and working
plantations, beautiful antebellum homes and grounds, and a historic pageant, experience life on an 1850 homestead, take a Mississippi River ride
at sunset, and enjoy many other activities and local points of interest both
planned and on your own. Of course, first, last and in-between we’ll savor
good southern cooking and hospitality. Special presentations on civil war
photography and medical procedures as well as musket and cannon firing
demonstrations are planned. We would love for you to join us in stepping back in time to an era which has ‘gone with the wind’ but will never
be forgotten during its sesquicentennial year of remembrance. Space will
be limited, so sign up early. Leaders: Ed & Beth Jones WBCCI #1515,
Address: 4200 Ferry Landing Rd., Alexandria, VA 22309. Phone: 703-7806597, Email: thunderhorse16@yahoo.com. Total Nights: 30. Kitty Fee w/2
$1975; Kitty Fee w/1 $1650; Guest $360; Deposit: $350. Cancellation:
Full Refund before 9/1/10; $50 until 1/1/2011, Leaders discretion after.
Max RVs - 25
N-40-M FLY DRIVE ALASKA Start: Anchorage, AK 5/24-6/7/2011
Stop: Anchorage, AK
You will fly to Anchorage AK, rent a class C Motorhome, tour for 14 days,
then fly home. We will go to Seward, Homer, Palmer, Denali Park, Talkeetna, and back to Anchorage. Your kitty fee will include campsites, boat
trip, musk ox farm, Iditarod headquarters, dinner theatre, bus ride into Denali park, several meals, plus our final banquet at the beautiful Talkeetna
Alaskan Lodge. Note: We will also make arrangements if you want to
come two days early and tour Anchorage. You will be on your own and it is
not part of the Caravan. There is a lot to see and do in Anchorage. KITTY
FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE AIR FARE OR MOTORHOME RENTAL. Leaders: John & Thelda Guy WBCCI #24905, Address: 565 Bonum Rd., Clover,
SC 29710, Phone: 803-831-1276 Cell 704-560-3075, Email: jfgtrg@earthlink.net, Total Nights: 14, Number of Stops: 5, Kitty Fee w/2 $1,500.00;
Kitty Fee w/1 $1,000.00; Guest: $700.00; Deposit: $200.00, Balance Due:
1/15/2011, Cancellation: $50 before 1/15/2011, Leaders discretion after,
Min RVs - 15, Max RVs - 18
N-40-N WATCH IT MADE IN THE USA est 8/31-10/9/2011
Start: Wapakoneta, Oh
Stop: Milwaukee, Wi
The “Watch It Made In The U.S.A.” caravan is the start of a journey that
gives tribute to the hard working men and women who have engineered
and manufactured many of the products we use every day. We invite you
to travel along with us in the heartland of our country to satisfy a common
curiosity of how products are made. America is a great country with hard
working folks that engineer, design, and manufacture many of the world’s
greatest products. Other countries often just copy what these fine Americans do. We will tour factories to watch such things made as Airstream
Travel Trailers, John Deere Farm Tractors, Caterpillar Bull Dozers, Harley
Davidson Motorcycles, Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, Miller Beer, Eli’s Cheesecake, Spangler Candy, and many more. We will also visit factory historical
sites and museums such as the National Truck and Auto Museum, AuburnCord-Dusenberg Museum, and McDonald’s 1st Restaurant. The rendezvous point will be just a stone’s throw from where our beloved Airstreams
are manufactured. Then we will proceed for 40 days and 850 miles to Milwaukee, WI. Along the route we will enjoy 10 different campgrounds with
full hookups and we will move approximately every 4 days for an average
of 85 miles per move. The final banquet will be a dinner celebration cruise
along the historic Milwaukee River. Each following year this caravan will be
a unique tour with a new route to different factories and factory museums.
There is limited space so sign up to reserve your place. Leaders: George
& Sharon Hilton WBCCI #7009, Address: 1452 San Clemente Ct., Lady
Lake, FL 32159, Phone: G 352-205-9928 or S 352-430-5834, E-Mail:
geohilton@yahoo.com, Total Nights: 40, Number of Stops: 10, Kitty Fee
w/2 $3,900.00; Kitty Fee w/1 TBD; Guest: TBD; Deposit: $500.00, Cancellation: $50.00 before May 1, 2011, Leaders discretion after, Max
RVs: 25
N-40-0 DISCOVER ONTARIO CARAVAN
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7/7-31/2011
Come along with us, see what Ontario has to offer for a fun filled time of
meeting new friends experience the magic of Shakespeare at the Stratford
Theatre Festival, the thrill of sailing up the Niagara River to the Falls,
dining in North America’s tallest free standing structure, sailing among
the 30,000 islands, cruising on the Trent Canal and being lifted 65 feet on
the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock in Peterborogh. Enjoy a meal 1840’s
style at Old Fort Henry. Kingston, visit the RCMP Musical Ride Facilities on Ottawa, the Parliament Buildings and enjoy our final banquet at
the stately Chateau Laurier. Leaders: Gordon & Elaine Morson WBCCI
#3620, 22 Wilton Drive, Brampton, ON L6W 3A1, Phone: 905-459-2008,
Email: gmorson@sympatico.ca, Kitty Fee: w/2: $2495.00; Kitty Fee w/1:
$1900.00; Deposit $250.00, Cancellation: $50. before 4/1/2011.
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PERMANENT ADDRESS CHANGE
PLEASE NOTE: Address on file 12/1 will be printed in Directory.
Address change as of______________ (date) WBCCI#____________
WBCCI NUMBERS & DECALS
$9.50 per set, includes front and back; $10.25 for Ohio residents.
Make check payable to: WBCCI
Name____________________________________________________
WBCCI#_ __________________
Address_ ________________________________________________
Name____________________________________________________

Address_ ________________________________________________
City_______________________
Check if officer
State/Prov._ _________________________________Zip___________
E-Mail: Deb Sailor, Member Services, dsailor@wbcci.org
City_____________________________________________________
State/Prov._ ______________________ Zip_ ____________________
FIRST CLASS MAIL
WBCCI#_ ________________________
STARS
Name____________________________________________________
I Need a: five year additional set  or complete replacement set
Address_ ________________________________________________
I Joined in _______(year). Life Member?_____
City_____________________________________________________
Enclosed is an addressed envelope for stars only.
State/Prov._ _________________________________Zip___________
Enclose $20.00 for one year. Make check payable to: WBCCI
CANTON ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET RALLY
MS Movie Capital, Canton, Mississippi
May 9 - 14, 2011
.
MAIL TO: WBCCI, PO Box 612, Jackson Center, OH 45334
E-MAIL: Deb Sailor, Member Services, dsailor@wbcci.org
LOUISIANA PELICAN STATE RALLY XXV
“Louisiana the Festival State”
Rayne Civic Center Ballroom
Rayne, Louisiana
March 24 - 27, 2011
WBCCI # _ _________________ Unit___________________________
WBCCI # _ _________________ Unit___________________________
Name____________________________ Spouse__________________
Name____________________________ Spouse__________________
Address_ ________________________________________________
Address_ ________________________________________________
City_________________State/Prov_________Code_
City_________________State/Prov_________Code______________
Phone_________________ E-mail____________________________
Rally Fee:
Airstream w/2 Adults
$100.00 $__________
Airstream w/1 Adult
$ 50.00 $__________
Parking Fee
$12.00/night Full hookup x ____ $__________
$10.00/W & E
$__________
TOTAL
$__________
This is one of the largest markets in the south--over 1000 vendors-invitation only--everything must be hand crafted--must see to believe.
Transportation provided to and from site--a place for resting and leaving
packages provided. Many tours offered. 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner included. From I-55, take exit 119, go W on Hwy. 22 about 1/2 mi. to
Multipurpose Complex, sign on left, turn L & go straight to CG. PREREGISTRATION STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. EARLY PARKING
AVAILABLE. For receipt, send self addressed stamped envelope.
Make checks payable to: MS Unit, WBCCI
Mail to: Harriette Warren, 109 Cottonwood Ct.,
Madison, MS 39110
Contact: 601-856-7549 or 601-992-1405
Phone___________________ Cell Ph._________________________
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E-mail___________________________________________________
Hdcp? Yes______No______Emergency Ph.________________
Rally Fee:
Airstream w/2 adults
$175.00 $__________
Airstream w/1 adult
$130.00 $__________
Guest
$ 55.00 $__________
Early parking $ 15.00 $__________
TOTAL
$__________
Rally fee includes two evening meals and two breakfasts. Full hookups.
Early Parking is Tuesday, March 22. Opening ceremonies will be Thursday, March 24 at 10 AM. I-10 E or W, Exit 87, go S to first light, turn R.
Make Checks payable to: Pelican State Rally XXV
Mail to: Marilyn Keef, 826 Bourque Rd.,
Lafayette, LA 70506
35th REGION 4 RALLY
Van Wert County Fairgrounds
Van Wert, Ohio
May 17 - 22, 2011
2011 REGION 4 COMPUTER RALLY
Van Wert County Fairgrounds
1005 S. Washington St.
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
May 9 - 13, 2011
WBCCI # _ _________________ Unit___________________________
WBCCI # _____________ Unit_______________________________
Name____________________________ Spouse__________________
Name____________________________ Spouse__________________
Address_ ________________________________________________
Address_ ________________________________________________
Phone_________________ E-mail____________________________
Phone_________________ E-mail____________________________
Motorhome___________Trailer_________Vintage_______________
Rally Fee:
$100.00
Airstream w/1 adult
$ 90.00
Add’l. Adult (16 & older)
25.00
Children (16 & under)
FREE
TOTAL Handicapped Pkg___________ Total # in Party________________
Rally Fee:
before 5/1
after 5/1
2 adults w/RV
$165.00
$175.00
1 adult w/RV
$120.00
$130.00
Extra Adult no RV $ 60.00
$ 60.00
Children 6-14
$ 35.00
$ 35.00
Children 6 & under
FREE
TOTAL
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
$ FREE____
$__________
Rally includes entertainment, water & electric, tours, hospitality, line dancing, hobby show, dinners, golf, ice cream, seminars, flea market, Sunday
Worship, Friday we will celebrate the 50s. Parking will be May 17th, Noon
to 5 PM, early parking available at $13 a night.The fairground address is
1055 South Washington St. (US Route 127). For more information call
John & Karen Turner 586-739-0225 or Email: jrturner@prodigy.net or
Karin & Larry Kurkowski 586-210-1777, Email: klkurkowski@wmconnect.
com
Make checks payable to: Region 4 WBCCI
Mail to: Maury Runyan, Treasurer Region 4
1469 Trackwood Dr.
Lapeer, MI 48446
TENNESSEE STATE RALLY
TCPC Airstream Park
Crossville, Tennessee
April 14 - 17, 2011
WBCCI # _ _________________ Unit___________________________
Name____________________________ Spouse__________________
Address_ ________________________________________________
Phone___________________Cell__________________________
Rally Fee:
2 adults w/Airstream
$100.00
$__________
1 adult w/Airstream
$ 50.00
$__________
Guest
$ 40.00
$__________
TOTAL
$__________
Everyone will pay their own camping fee when they arrive. It will be
$10 per night for the 14th-17th. Rally fee will include a potluck dinner on
Thursday evening, 3 breakfasts and 2 more dinners. Directions: See wwwtcpconline.org
Make checks payable to: East Tennessee Unit-WBCCI
Mail to: Earl Jones
119 Tudor Circle, Maryville, TN 37803
$__________
$__________
$__________
$ FREE_____
$__________
This year we will discuss dual booting, the new Microsoft Office program,
Windows 7, Vista, and XP. We will also discuss maintenance and upgrading of your system. There will be WiFi on site. The rally will be followed by
the Region 4 Rally. An additional parking charge will have to be paid if you
plan to stay over. The rally is hosted by George & Rosa Lee Greenway.
Come join us and learn what your computer is capable of doing. For more
information contact: George “Dick” Greenway 419-358-8211 or Email:
grgreenway@embarqmail.com
Make checks payable to: Region 4
Mail to: Dick Greenway, 5625 Rockport Rd.
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
THE SPIRIT OF CLEVELAND NATIONAL RALLY
Burke Lakefront Airport
Cleveland, Ohio
June 8 - 12, 2011
(Limited to 100 RVs)
WBCCI # _ _________________ Unit___________________________
Name____________________________ Spouse__________________
Address_ ________________________________________________
Phone_________________ E-mail____________________________
Rally Fee:
$100.00
Airstream w/1 adult
$ 75.00
Children under 10
FREE
TOTAL
$__________
$__________
$__________
$__________
The rally will include 3 breakfasts, 3 catered dinners (one will be a dinner
cruise on the Goodtime II) and parking for 4 nights. There are many tours
planned. Plan on arriving 6 PM - 9 PM on Wednesday, June 8th.
Make check payable to: WBCCI - Cleveland Ohio Unit
Mail to: Paula Christopher, Treasurer
4230 State Rt. 306 - Suite 200
Willoughby, OH 44094
Ph. 440-953-9559
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54th International Convention/Rally
Du Quoin, Illinois
June 28 - July 4, 2011
LAST NAME ____________________________________________ FIRST__________________________________WBCCI #_____________
SPOUSE_____________________________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY__________________________________________________________ST/PROV ________________________ ZIP______________
Number
RALLY FEES INCLUDE 30 AMP ELECTRICITY, WATER, AND SANITATION TRUCKS
Fees
after Jan. 1
@ $500.00
@ $400.00
@ $130.00
@ $ 60.00
Airstream w/2 adults
Airstream w/1 adult
Additional adult in Airstream
 _____ Youth (Ages 4 - 19)
Youth after two full youth pmts:
_____Youth (Ages 4 - 19)
Not bringing Airstream
WBCCI Life Members
TOTAL FEES INCLUDED
__________
__________
__________
__________
@ FREE
DEDUCT $200.00 __________
DEDUCT $5.00
__________
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
Amount

  
$ __________
Mark boxes that apply:


First International


Staying Off Site
Prefer to park in Dog Section
 Vintage Parking
Handicap Parking

Application on file at Headquarters
For registrars only:
Amt:__________ Check #__________
FEE REFUND POLICY All rally fee refund requests must be postmarked by May 15,
Date:__________ Recd. by:________
2011, and must include the complete pass receipt. All cancellations will be assessed a
$30.00 administrative fee. There will be no refunds if postmarked after May 15 except
as approved by the International Rally Committee.
Make checks payable to: WBCCI
Canadian checks must be stamped US FUNDS
Mail to: P.O. Box 612, Jackson Center, OH 45334
THE GREAT RIVER ROAD EXPERIENCE CARAVAN continued
A sunset picture of our Airstreams at the
Casino Queen RV Park in East St. Louis with
the Arch in the background.
What was your favorite experience or
activity on this caravan and why?
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I was raised in Kansas City, Missouri,
and my uncle was the superintendent
of schools in Hannibal, Missouri, so we
visited there when I was a child. It was
great going back there to reminisce and
also to attend the “Mark Twain Himself”
show. Richard Garey brings the role of
Mark Twin Himself to life. It is a great show
full of hilarious comedy and compelling
drama. This was a caravan kitty treat
along with a Mark Twain book, “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Hannibal
was one of our favorite stops.
You want to convince friends to consider this caravan or one similar to it in the
future. What would you tell them about
the caravan to encourage them to go?
Come join The Great River Road
Caravan and learn about the history of
the mighty Mississippi as you travel from
the headwaters in Minnesota to West
Memphis, Arkansas. Learn about the
lives that were lost due to the hazards
of traveling the river before the system
of locks and dams were installed and
explore the beauty of the Heartland of
America. Make new friends and connect with old friends during the 30 day
adventure, which includes tours, dinners, cruises on the river, and surprises
around every curve of the road.
Apple Blossom Time in Region 2
South Mountain Fairgrounds
615 Narrows Rd., Biglerville, PA
May 26 – 30, 2011
REGION 8 RALLY
Spring Time in Amana
Amana, Iowa
April 27 - May 1, 2011
WBCCI# ______________ Unit______________________________
WBCCI # _ _________________ Unit___________________________
Name _________________________ Spouse __________________
Name____________________________ Spouse__________________
Address_________________________________________________
Address_ ________________________________________________
City _________________ Prov/State _______ Code____________
Region Officer__________________Intl. Officer________________
Phone_________________ E-mail____________________________
Handicap Parking?________Email:______________ Pet Y___N___
Rally Fee:
Airstream w/1 adult Guest
Bus to Casino (per person)
Model_________ lgth_______MH________Hdcp______________
$150.00
$120.00
$ 40.00
$ 25.00
$_________
$_________
$_________
x_______ $_________
TOTAL $_________
There will be tours of Gettysburg and surrounding area, historical, wineries, etc. Bus trip to Hollywood Casino, a minimum of 40 people required
and receive $25.00 in free slot play, costing you nothing. There will be
entertainment, door prizes, golf tournament, and seminars. Please join
in the fun. A catered dinner and morning coffee and the doughnuts are
included in the rally fee.
Mail to: Bill Kent, Region Treasurer
11220 Craft, Detroit, MI 48224-2436
or 1011 Talbot Trail, RR #1, Wheatley, ON, Canada NOP 2P0
Ph. 519-825-9308 • Email: bill-laurraine@teksavvy.com
Rally Fee:
Airstream w/1 adult
2 off site fees
1 off site fee
Guest (16+)
Before 3/31
$200.00
$165.00
$110.00
$ 75.00
$ 70.00
Rally Fee
Extra nights parking ($23 per night)
TOTAL
After 3/31
$220.00
$175.00
$130.00
$ 85.00
$ 80.00
x_____=
$_________
$_________
$_________
$_________
$_________
$_________
$_________
$_________
Rally fee includes 4 nights parking, breakfasts, lunch, soup supper, tour,
games, and ice cream. Plus time to visit Amana. Extra nights parking $23 per night. For information contact: June Ryan, Region 8 President at
641-455-9444 or ryan.j.p@juno.com Directions: Amana RV Park located
1/2 mi. North on US 151 from the intersection with SR 220 in Amana. Drive
north and turn left on C St. Entrance is on your left.
Make checks payable to: WBCCI Region 8 Rally
Mail to: Joe Bublis, 8740 New Hampshire
St. Louis, MO 63123-3216
STORYTELLING SPECIAL EVENT RALLY
Camping at Appalachian Fairgrounds
Gray, Tennessee
for the National Storytelling Festival
Jonesborough, Tennessee
October 6 - 10, 2011
WBCCI # _ _________________ Unit___________________________
Name____________________________ Spouse__________________
Address_ ________________________________________________
Phone_________________ E-mail____________________________
Cell______________________Handicap____________________
Emergency Ph. #_________________Amount Enclosed______
Please circle type: MH TR 5th Wh
ally Fee:
R
$150.00 $_________
Airstream w/1 adult $116.00 $_________
Each Guest
$ 34.00 $_________
TOTAL
$_________
Early parking begins Sunday, Oct. 2 at $18 per night. First 35 to register
full hookups. Dump station on site. Fee includes 4 nights parking, 3 breakfasts, kickoff evening meal Thursday night. Each person is responsible
for obtaining their own tickets to the Storytelling Festival. Brochures
and directions will be mailed when you register. (Refund minus $10
for cancellation before Sept. 28th - after that minus money spent.) For
further info you can contact Sandy Hughes at: Ph. 423-239-9297, Cell
423-612-3465 or Email: hughesha@juno.com
Make checks payable to: Sandy Hughes
Mail to: S
andy Hughes
122 Countryshire Ct.
Kingsport, TN 37663-2810
Slideouts Lgth_______
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ST. AUGUSTINE EASTER RALLY
St. John’s County Fairgrounds
Elkton, Florida
April 19 - 25, 2011
REGION 9 RALLY
Taylor County Expo Center
Abilene, Texas
March 28 - April 2, 2011
WBCCI # _________________Unit __________________________
WBCCI # ___________Unit #____________Reg. #_______________
Name_________________________Spouse__________________
Name____________________________ Spouse__________________
Address_______________________________________________
Address_ ________________________________________________
City_________________State/Prov_______Code_____________
Phone ____________________Unit & Length________________
Phone_________________ E-mail____________________________
Handicap (State ID required)_____________________________
Handicap parking (check) Yes____No____
Email: ____________________________ Pet: Yes____ No_____
Region Officer______________ International Officer__________
$225.00 $_________
Airstream w/1 adult
$165.00 $_________
Guest
$ 60.00 $_________
TOTAL
(US Funds)
$ _________
The price is an all inclusive price. There are no extra charges. The price
includes six nights parking with 30 amp electric and water, (dump station on grounds). Tours include unlimited use of the Red Train for four
days, a cruise on the Scenic Cruise Line, 2 breakfasts, 1 catered dinner
on Easter Sunday, tour of the Fountain of Youth, door prizes, nightly
entertainment, desserts and a rally plaque. Enclose a self-addressed
stamped envelope. No receipts will be mailed without a SASE. Recommended equipment: Extra water line and extra 25’ extension cord,
10 gauge. Cancellation fee: $10.00 till March 31, 2011. After that
cancellation fee will be $20.00 per person.
Make checks payable to: St. Augustine Easter Rally
Mail to: Vic Smith
1186 Port Malabar Blvd. NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905
Email: heartofglory1@aol.com
Rally Fee:
Rally fee Adult #______x
$50.00
$__________
Rally fee Teen #______x
$30.00
$__________
Rally Parking ($20 per night)
x_______ = $__________
Weekend ONLY Fee
Fri. Adult (ea)
$60.00 x______= $__________
Fri. Teen (ea)
$40.00 x______= $__________
Sat. Adult (ea)
$45.00 x______= $__________
Sat. Teen (ea)
$30.00 x______= $__________
Plus Parking ($20 per night)
x______= $__________
TOTAL
$__________
Rally fee includes 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, entertainment, and activities. 6
nights of electricity and water. There is a dump on site.
Mail to: Willard Fischer, Treasurer Region 9
26003 Maplewood
Spring, TX 77386
Ph. 281-292-3283 - Cell 832-515-3853
Email: fischer9861@sbcglobal.net
Group photo of
the Watchung
New Jersey Unit
attending the International Rally
in Gillette, WY.
Seated (l to r)
Jeanne Brugmans
Fred Brugmans
Ernest Entzian
Peter Nauta
Standing (l to r)
Billy Rubin
Willis Speirs
Audrey Speirs
Guest
Guest
Lainie Rubin
Loretta Nauta
Allan Turkheimer
Steve Nehlig
Valerie Nehlig
Missing:
Hank, Betty Hirschmann
Sherrie Turkheimer
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Northern California Unit’s “Chuggin’ to Gillette” Caravan at Dead
Horse Point State Park near Moab, UT
-submitted by Bob Vasser, #26071
End of the International Rally at Gillette, Wyoming
-submitted by Jerry Hobbs, #4125
Greater St. Louis MO Unit members honoring Past Presidents.
-submitted by Glenn Waters, #26499
“Wannabe” Cajun Chiefs at the Louisiana Unit Rally in Eunice, LA
-submitted by Diana Hobbs & Charles Davis, #2903
Energy Field at the 2010 International Rally in Gillette, Wyoming
-submitted by Rhonda Coleman, #3504
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WBCCI Headquarters
803 E. Pike Street
Jackson Center, OH 45334
937.596.5211
dmann@wbcci.org
To join, contact Deb Mann,
Membership Director,
or go to www.wbcci.org
and join online!
Welcome to the Airstream RV Association
Affordable Adventure is now yours!
2011 International Dues - $65.00 plus unit dues
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J o i n To d a y !

Blue Beret/March 2011

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