July 2016 - Family Campers and RVers

Vol.30 No. 5
July , 2016
NEBRASKA Calling
Where Strangers Become Friends and Friends Become Family
Founded as the National Campers and Hikers Association
Inside this issue:
Page
State Directors’ Message
1
Calendar of Events
2
Chaplain’s Words
3
June Bug Photos
4–5
State Campvention Photos
6-7
Anniversary Recognitions
8
Scholarship News
9
Chapter Meeting Reports
10
Retiree Rally
11
Regional Registration Form
12-13
National Registration Form
14
Directors
15
State Directors’ Message
With the anticipated arrival of Fourth of July comes the knowledge
that the camping season is already half over. We hope you have been
able to enjoy the beautiful campgrounds that Nebraska and the surrounding states have to offer.
If you have not made your reservation for Campvention please sure to
do so soon. You are always welcome but is so much easier if you send in
your reservation prior to arrival. We know it will be hot but they have
wonderful facilities and the camping area is very close to the air conditioned buildings where all of the activities will be held.
We have resigned as the Nebraska State Directors after Campvention. With job commitments and family we decided it was time to step
back from the job. We have truly enjoyed serving as the State Directors and have some wonderful memories. We want to thank each and
every one of you for your kindness, consideration and support. We
know you will be great supporters of the next State Directors. If you
wish to be considered or know someone who would be good in this position please let us or Gerry Pfirsch know. This will not change our commitment to the organizaiton. We still plan to be at every campout that
we can to enjoy the camaraderie with all of you.
Sandy and Ken Kendall,
Nebraska State Directors
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Calendar of Events
Chapter Activities
JULY
8-10
8-10
8-10
15-17
15-17
15-17
15-17
25-29
25-29
29-30
30-Aug. 2
Heartland Runabouts, Hebron City Park
Courageous Ramblers, Memphis
Triple F, Lewis & Clark
Rollin’ Turtles, Big Lake State Park, Craig, Missouri
Western Nebraska Wheelers, Tanking or Johnson Lake
Fun Finders, Orleans City Park
Republican Valley Sodbuster, Crystal Lake
Heartland Runabouts, Campvention, Shawnee, OK
Explorers, Campvention, Shawnee, OK
Triple F, Christmas in July at Pine Grove
Heartland Runabouts, Regional, Hutchinson, KS
District/State/Regional/International Activities
July 24-29
International Campvention, Shawnee, OK
July 30-Aug 2 Regional Campout, Hutchinson, KS
October
Fall Workshop -- date and location to be determined
Editor’s Notes…
Send chapter news items, articles, special member recognition,
photos, comments, and corrections to the Calling editor, at gary.editor.fcrv@gmail.com.
Issues will be posted monthly March through October. One issue will cover the winter months
Nov. – Feb. Deadlines will be the 20th of the month before each issue, and Oct. 20 for the
winter issue.
I, Gary Sander certify that all material contained within this newsletter is used by permission
and is acknowledged.
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The Chaplain’s Words
After we were born and our minds begin to develop, the whole world seems to open
up around us. Our imagination begins to run wild and we find that we can be whatever we want. A cowboy, a train engineer, a fireman, or even an astronaut. It is only
when we begin to understand the word NO that we find that we must develop some
type of control. However, the God given gift of imagination allows us to sample the
world around us and as we grow older often determines what we become. Imagination may also enable us to invent something that benefits mankind.
As adults, one of the things we all imagine at some time in our lives is being able to
live in a peaceful world. Wouldn’t it be nice if the love and respect for each other
replaced the violence and hate we have in today’s world? Because of the presence
of evil in the world today, the peace we crave will never happen; but we have been
given the promise of much better things to come.
We are told in God’s word that someday we will live in a world where love abounds
and we will walk on streets of gold. Why not let our imagination run wild once again,
as it did when we were children, and let this promise guide our lives here on
earth. If we do, our joy and happiness may rub off on others and the world may become much more peaceful place to live.
I thank God that through His word we have been given this hope that allows our
imagination to once again become as it was when we were in our youth. I also thank
Him for His forgiveness because we are not always perfect children in His eyes,
even though we really want to be. Lastly I thank Him for the gift of His Son, Jesus
Christ, who made the ultimate sacrifice for our salvation.
Ephesians 2:8
For by grace you have been saved through faith: and that not of yourselves, it is
the gift of God
Mert
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June Bug
Activities
Flag Raising
Newest FCVR
Member
Caught One
Flag Raising
Let’s
go fishing
Look what I caught !
Fishing fun
More Fun at June Bug
Water balloon Tossing
Water balloon Supplies
Water balloon Catching
Time for eating
Game challenge
Sunday Worship Service
Camping requires a campfire & smores
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State Campvention at Broken Bow
Breakfast
by Jan
C.A.M.P.
Walkers
Enjoying Breakfast
C.A.M.P. Walkers
Enjoying the entertainment
Puzzles are puzzling
Family of the year
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Memorial Service by the Kendalls
Scholarship Drawing for two
$50.00 gift cards.
One of the winners is:
Sunday Worship Service
I’ll scoop says Charlie
FCRV’ers in line to eat
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Nebraska Family Campers and RVers would like to recognize those
members who have obtained anniversary awards during 2016
45 years
10 years
5 Years
Marion Larson
John & Mary Brashaw
Karla Bryant
Janene and Mert Feikert
James & Mary Kay Hackett
Denny & Jessica Hoagland
Judy & John Jensen
Melvin & Glema King
Charles & Karren McKeag
John & Anita Mueller
Tom & Deb Paris
Allan & Patricia Smith
Jim & Janet Staehr
Gilbert & Leslie Unger
James & Barbara Westcott
Joe & Mary Schneider
40 years
Harry & Phoebe Sprague
Earl & Jan Franklin
Rebecca Watson
20 years
Ward and Jan Van Arsdall
15 years
Don & Norma Hetrick
The chapters shown below have attained Chapter Anniversaries of
40 years for the Sodbusters and 15 years for the Runabouts.
Republication Valley Sodbusters
40 year Anniversary
Heartland Runnabouts
15 year Anniversary
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Scholarship Report
Thank you, everyone, for making the scholarship fund raising this year a great success.
The Root Beer floats netted $29.00, the silent auction $139.00, 50/50 drawing $26.00.Then
donations from the Rollin’ Turtles from breakfast of $42.00 and the Teen Lunch in the amount
of $66.50. The VISA Raffle netted a profit of $176.00 so the complete total was $478.50.
Thank you to everyone at the State Campout and to all the people who bought the raffle tickets. The winners of the VISA raffle were Anita Mueller of Exeter and Ken & Sandy Kendall of
Grand Island.
The committee also presented a letter of acceptance for a scholarship for Melanie Valderrabano who will be attending UNK next fall and is interested in the field of Criminal Justice. We
presented the letter to her mom Janelle Hicks as Melanie was unable to attend this weekend
due to working. We wish her the best next fall.
Thanks again to everyone.
Your Scholarship Committee
Presentation of Melanie Valderrabano’s scholarship to Janelle Hicks ( Mellanie’s
mother) by Jan Van Arsdall, chairman of Scholarship Committee.
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Chapter Meeting Reports
The Rollin’ Turtles
The Rollin’ Turtles Camping Club met at Rock Creek Station State Park near Fairbury for
their June campout. Reinactors were there Saturday which was very interesting but I would
think they must have been hot in their costumes. Thursday night was a pot luck and Friday
night was a meal at a Bar and Grill in Fairbury. Saturday night we had a Walking Taco supper
with was enjoyed by all. There were 23 members present plus two more who came to eat with
us.
It was really hot but we still got together at the picnic shelter to play cards, games or visit.
Every little breeze was appreciated. A tour to Endicott Brick Company was planned for Friday
afternoon but because of the heat only 5 people participated Those that went found it very
informative and interesting. In the night we had a nice rain, which was needed. People pulled
out early Sunday morning to beat the heat.
Glenna Chapelle had knee surgery---get well soon. Three families received certificates for
years of membership: Joe and Mary Schneiders for 5 years, Al and Pat Smith for 10 years, and
Ward and Jan Van Arsdall for 20 years.
Submitted by :
Willa Lanik
Courageous Ramblers
We held our June meeti9ng June 11, 2016. We were to camp at Seward but because of the
hot weather we decided to stay home. Age and health were a leading factor for the change.
We had 6 members and one guest present.
Mickey Hetrick Brought her bother Paul. We celebrated Mickey's birthday with cake and ice
cream. She turned 59 and said she is an old lady. We changed our July campout to Seward in
stead of Memphis. We are hoping for cooler weather.
Happy camping to all.
Secretary
Norma Hetrick
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FCRV RETIREE RALLY
STROMSBURG, NE CITY PARK
AUGUST 21-25, 2016
Registration fee $4.00 per person. The parking fee is by donation and will be decided by all at decided at our general meeting.
SUNDAY
5.00 PM Leave for Benedict for evening meal. Devotions when we return.
MONDAY
9:00 Registration begins with Coffee Time, A,B,C,D bring something to share
Sign up at Senior Center for lunch on Tuesday
12:00 Lunch on your own
2:30 Games
5:30 Supper, main dish provided. Please bring salads, veggies, pickles, olives dessert etc. Bring
your own dishes.
7:00 Get acquainted night
8:30 Hospitality
TUESDAY
9:00 Coffee Time, H thru S bring something to share (initials of last name)
11:00 Leave for Senior Center for thrift shop and lunch
3:00 Crafts
5:30 Dinner on your own
7:00 Dominos, Cards, Board Games, etc.
8:30 Hospitality
WEDNESDAY
9:00 Pancakes, sausage etc. (bring your own dishes)
12:00 Lunch on your own
2:00 Ice Cream Social, bring toppings to share
4:00 General Meeting
5:30 Pot Luck
7:00 Fun Night, crowning of the New King and Queen
8:30 Hospitality
Thursday
9:00 Coffee Time, T thru Z bring something to share
HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME!!
Please bring your own cup for hospitality time.
Also bring books for sale or exchange, money to benefit our Retiree group.
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Heartland Regional Campout (Region 3)
Saturday July 30, 2016 – Tuesday August 2, 2016
KS State Fairgrounds – Hutchinson, KS
Come to Rest, Relax, and Renew after the International Campvention with full
hookups and paved streets
PLANS – musical entertainment, hospitalities, chapel time, games challenging states
vs. states (play or cheer), tours – several choices available, time to relax and visit, etc.
If you have them, wear your state shirt on Sunday and your regional shirt on Monday.
Some meals will be available. Details will be sent with your ee-mail confirmation along with
tour information.
Keep the above portion for your information and the directions on the reverse.


______________________________________________________________________________
Send by July 1 to: Earl & Ivalee Vanderhoff, P. O. Box 295, Halstead, KS 67056
Make checks payable to: Kansas State Directors
Last Name _____________________ First Name ______________________
Spouse / Guest ___________________
Address _______________________ City _______________________
State / Province ____________ Zip/Postal Code ______________
Phone (cell) ____________________ Chapter ________________________
E-mail _________________________________
# of Adults ______
Teens (13 – 19) ______ PrePre-Teens (9 – 12) ______ Youth (0 – 8) ______
$90.00
Registration (includes 3 nights camping & activity fee)
nd
$20.00
2 Family in the unit
Camping prior to and after is paid directly to the fairgrounds
Drive in (no camping)
$10 a day / $20 for all days
TOTAL
Register at gate
There will be room & we’d love to see you
Check for
$100.00
$ ______
$ ______
$ ______
$ ______
$ ______
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Directions to Hutchinson, KS
Parkers will be there to help after 12 noon
From Shawnee, OK & other places south
Leave ground and head NW to II-40, head West to II-35 to head north
Continue North into Kansas (turnpike) – exit at South Wichita & pay toll
Take II-235 West around Wichita to HH-96 West to Yoder Road
Go North on Yoder Road crossing HH-50 & becomes Airport Road
At the curve it becomes 17th Street and continue to Plum where you turn right
Head North to 23rd Street & make a left turn beside the grounds
Go West to gate 4 of the Fairgrounds – turn left into campground
From the North
From II-35 take HH-61 (4 lane) to 30th Street – make a right turn
th
On 30 Street, head West to Plum, turn left onto Plum, go South to 23rd Street
At 23rd Street, turn right & head West to gate 4 & turn left into campground
From the East or West
From the East on HH-50 – turn onto Airport Road & follow instructions above from the South
From the West on HH-50 – take HH-61 north and follow instructions above from the North
Questions: call Ivalee @ 316316-830830-2115 or ee-mail @ evanderhoff@juno.com
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56th Annual FAMILY CAMPERS & RVERS Campvention
Hosted by Region 2
July 24-29, 2016 - Shawnee, Oklahoma
Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 1700 West Independence St. - Shawnee, OK 74804
6 Nights of Camping Sunday thru Friday 5 Days of Activities
Get Your Kicks on Route 66
DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION JUNE 1, 2016
Early Bird Days July 21-23 . Fees $30 per night. Pay for Early Days at registration in building. Cash/check only.
Gates open at Noon on Thursday, July 21st - Gates open all other days at 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. After 8 PM go to overflow lot.
TWO OR MORE FAMILIES ATTENDING THE CAMPVENTION IN ONE UNIT
Each family in the same unit must complete a separate Registration Form. The additional family must pay $155.00
for the 6 nights. Please indicate the unit owner’s name: ____________________________________
FAMILIES STAYING OFF GROUNDS. You must purchase a Daily Walk/Drive in pass and complete a registration form. Pre-paid Walk/Drive in pass is $20 per day. At the Gate it’s $25 per day per family.
HANDICAPPED INFORMATION Check yes if requesting a special needs site: YES ___
Only request a special needs site if you need to be close to the main building. There will be no special needs sites
available at the gate. All sites will have full hookups. To guarantee a handicapped site you must pre-register.
CAMPVENTION PARKING
All parking will be hobo by State/Province. You will be assigned a site as you arrive. 361 Full hookup sites with both
30 & 50 amps, 236 30amp with E & W. We can guarantee full hookup sites to the first 361 registrations.
Type of unit: Tent ___ Tent Trailer ___ Motorhome ___ 5th Wheel ___ Trailer ___ Truck Camper ___ Van ___
Unit Length _____
SPECIAL FOR 2016 CAMPVENTION
Each family registering will receive $10 in VENDOR BUCKS. They can be used towards any purchase from a vendor
in the commercial area. Vendor Bucks must be used at 2016 Campvention. Vendor Bucks have “no surrender or cash
value” …... this means no cash back from vendor. VENDOR BUCKS will be given to you at registration.
Last Name ______________________ First Name ______________ Spouse/Guest First Name
__________________
Address _______________________________ City ____________________ St/Prv _____ Zip/P.Code __________
Phone ___________________ E-mail _____________________________ Is this your first Campvention? Yes
__No__
Print name of State or Province you want to be parked with, if different than home address: _________________
# of Adults ___ Teens ___ Youth 9-12 ___ Youth 5-8 ___ Youth 0-4 ___ Total # of people in unit ____
Please list names & ages of all teens & youth.
__________________________________________________________
There will always be room for you at Campvention! If you decide to come at the last mi-nute, bring this registration with you.
We Want You To Come!!
We would like to volunteer for the following jobs: ________________________________________________________ ______________
Mail to: Janell O’Neal
3124 Woodsboro Ct.
Norman, Ok. 73072
Have Questions call (405) 826-9126 or E-mail
2016campvention@gmail.com NOTE: If you register and are unable to attend for any reason, we will automatically mail you a refund of any pre-paid
fees minus $25.00
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Regional Director
–
Gerry Pfirsch
heartland3fcrv@gmail.com
Nebraska Directors
State Directors
State Secretary
State Treasurers
Ken & Sandy Kendall
Mary Kay Hackett
Earl & Jan Franklin
kendalls4824@gmail.com
hacm1@aol.com
efrank141@earthlink.net
Teen Director
mjfeikert@gmail.com
C.A.M.P.(Campers Actively
Moving Program)
Vacant
Conservation Directors
Retiree Directors
Youth Director
Rob and Joleen Baker
Mahlon and Judy Dickey
(308)382-4824
State Chaplain
Mert Feikert
Jenell Hicks
jenellrae@yahoo.com
Vacant
cmpgdickey@cs.com
rojopapio@cox.net.
Scholarship Chair
Ward & Jan Van Arsdall
Adult Activities Director
Historian
Vacant
Vacant
jvanars@neb.rr.com
Wildlife Directors
D.A.S.A.T. Disaster And
Joan Stone
Safety Awareness Training
alandjoanie.stone@gmail.com
Photographer
Janene Feikert
necampphotos@gmail.com
Vacant
Field Directors
Eastern District
Central District
Explorers
Joan Stone
Golden Rockers
Ina Hill-Carriker
Heartland Runabouts
Ken and Sandy Kendall
alandjoanie.stone@gmail.com
inacarriker@yahoo.com
kendalls4824@gmail.com
River City Wanderers
Rob and Joleen Baker
Courageous Ramblers
Fun Finders
Charles & Sharon Gies
rojopapio@cox.net
cfgies@gtmc.net
Triple F
Rob and Joleen Baker
Rollin’ Turtles
Ward and Jan Van Arsdall
rojopapio@cox.net
Republican Valley Sodbusters
Jim and Janet Staehr
jvanars@neb.rr.com
jjstaehr@gmail.com
Western District
Western Wheelers
-
Leonard and Lynna McKenney
–
308-870-3951
Editor, Calling
Gary & Linda Sander
gary.editor.fcrv@gmail.com