Blue Beret August 2016

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President’s
Corner
Dear Friends,
I have often been reminded by our dear friend Dale Schwamborn,
that the role of President is that of a caretaker. One who looks over
the club, protects it and helps it grow. It is an enormous challenge,
but it will also be a lot of fun. Traveling and camping with friends,
it doesn’t get any better than that!
Jan and I would like to thank the many friends who have supported
us over the years. You have helped make this journey more enjoyable and we truly appreciate all the help. Special thanks go to our
WBCCI parents, Jim and Raisin Schwerdfeger. They have been our
mentors, our advisors and most importantly our very close friends.
We are extremely excited about the coming year. I have worked
closely with the ECC for several years and this year I have asked
them to develop a new calendar system so that you can better view
all the club events. Once this system is in place all club activities
will be viewable from a single website. Changes will also be made
to the Blue Beret, starting this issue which is printed on a new paper
stock. It is my goal is to focus on membership value during my
term as president.
Looking down the road, the 2017 International Rally will be held
in Escanaba, Michigan. Space is limited, so don’t procrastinate! You
can sign up online at www.wbcci.org
Travel Safe,
Richard
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Blue Beret / August 2016
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INTERNATIONAL
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President...................................... Richard Girard
1st Vice President................................ Jim Cocke
2nd Vice President............................... Barry Bell
3rd Vice President............................ Mona Heath
Recording Secretary.................... Gayle Ketchum
Treasurer........................................Gail Harrower
Past President......................... Jim Schwerdfeger
REGION PRESIDENTS
Region 1............................................Tyrone Mott
Region 2...........................................Fred Schultz
Region 3.........................................John Frerking
Region 4.......................................... Gary Olinger
Region 5............................................ Artie Martin
Region 6................................. Charles Bourgeois
Region 7............................................ Pete Yanke
Region 8..............................................Gary Rush
Region 9............................................Grady Ferry
Region 10........................................Bob Caldwell
Region 11...................................Barbara Vaughn
Region 12...................................... Tom Smithson
Parliamentarian.............................. Joanne Miller
COMMITTEES
Budget.......................................David Thompson
Caravan.............................................Chuck Kiple
Constitution & Bylaws.................... Joe Perryman
Electronic Communications............ Damon Beals
Ethics & Grievance................Barry Heckenswiler
Family & Youth..................................Linda Amme
Historian..........................................Joe Peplinski
International Rally Site...................Don McKelvay
International Relations........................Don Shafer
Lifetime Membership............................ Barry Bell
Long Range Planning....................... Mona Heath
Membership.................................... Teresa Taylor
National/Special Events..............Marque Mooney
Nominating.............................. Jim Schwerdfeger
Planning Guides......................... Karin Kurkowski
Publications.............................Cecelia Stansbury
Technical.................................... Dave Schumann
WBCCI STAFF
What’s Inside...
Vol. 52
August 2016
Issue No. 7
President’s Corner.....................................2
Club News...................................................6
Welcome New Members.........................................................................................6
Membership...........................................................................................................11
Inspiration 101.......................................................................................................18
South Africa in Arizona.........................................................................................21
Airstream Parks Association.................................................................................22
Historically Speaking............................................................................................25
Airstream Tech Help Group..................................................................................28
WBCCI Kids Page................................................................................................30
Hints for All Airstreamers.....................................................................................32
In Memoriam.........................................................................................................58
International Rally....................................33
Caravans...................................................35
Springtime in Kentucky .......................................................................................35
National Rallies.........................................38
Pendleton Round-Up.............................................................................................38
Special Event Rallies...............................38
Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival.........................................................................38
Storytelling Rally..................................................................................................39
Old Thresher's.......................................................................................................39
Rose Parade...........................................................................................................40
Region News.............................................40
Airstream • 937-596-6111.........................45
From the Vice President........................................................................................45
MARCHing On.....................................................................................................46
Event Schedule.........................................50
Classifieds................................................57
Coupons....................................................59
Corporate Manager and
Blue Beret Managing Editor............ Lori Plummer
LPlummer@wbcci.org
Blue Beret Editor.................................Deb Sailor
DSailor@wbcci.org
Membership Team......................... Megan Roche
Membership@wbcci.org
Member Services ..........................Julie Rethman
JRethman@wbcci.org
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Region 1...........................................J. Rick Cipot
Region 2.....................................Debbie Hammer
Region 3.......................................Joan Anderson
Region 4............................................Nancy Brett
Region 5............................................ Artie Martin
Region 6............................................ Sidra Spies
Region 7............................................ Pete Yanke
Region 8........................................... Ann Barclay
Region 9...............................................Bill Kindle
Region 10............................................Carol Ortiz
Region 11................................... Bob Lauderdale
Region 12.................................Robert Stansbury
on the cover...
Richard and Jan Girard, 2016-2017 International President and First Lady
on the back cover...
- additional photos from the South Africa in Arizona article, page 21
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Unit # 131
WBCCI # 14447
Robert & Carol Anslinger
PA
Unit # 131
WBCCI # 02688
Erin Marki
FL
Unit # 138
WBCCI # 08370
Greg & Judy Anders
WA
Unit # 140
WBCCI # 02686
Richard & Sharon Weber
MI
Unit # 150
WBCCI # 02695
David & Terri Jones
SC
Unit # 150
WBCCI # 11119
Anthony & Kathryn Ross
SC
Unit # 151
WBCCI # 02866
Dennis & Janice Grisham
MO
Unit # 153
WBCCI # 10926
Jason & Annette Friedrich
FL
Unit # 153
WBCCI # 12421
Mallen & Tony Komlyn
FL
Unit # 153
WBCCI # 02957
Tom & Dianne Mallini
FL
Unit # 155
WBCCI # 02919
David & Kim Perkins
TX
Unit # 157
WBCCI # 02550
Glen Rogers
NV
Unit # 158
WBCCI # 11235
Mark & Sydney Ackman
AL
Unit # 158
WBCCI # 02587
Michele & Michael Grisham
AL
Unit # 161
WBCCI # 12112
Jerry & Colleen Burau
NC
Unit # 161
WBCCI # 06260
Erik & Stephanie Olson
NC
Unit # 161
WBCCI # 11373
Greg & Terri Porter
NC
Unit # 161
WBCCI # 18050
Tom & Susan Storrs
NC
Unit # 162
WBCCI # 02734
Steve & Elizabeth Sheeran
SD
Unit # 164
WBCCI # 02703
Larry Haas
PA
Unit # 164
WBCCI # 02706
Matthew & Jaime Maki
PA
Unit # 166
WBCCI # 02493
Peggy & David Reichard
MD
Unit # 168
WBCCI # 11151
Gregory & Louisa Stone
TX
Unit # 169
WBCCI # 04904
Frank & Georgia MacMaster
NC
Unit # 169
WBCCI # 31556
Richard Turner
NC
Unit # 172
WBCCI # 27516
Joe & Laura Milligan
TX
9 Unit # 176
WBCCI # 01968
Wally & Thelma Philipp
IL
Unit # 177
WBCCI # 11735
Michael & Fiona Monti Colombi
London
Unit # 177
WBCCI # 26670
David & Jean Price
Worcestershire
Unit # 177
WBCCI # 13316
Andrew & Catherine Challoner
Cheshire
Unit # 177
WBCCI # 19677
Manfred Peer
Vorarlberg
Unit # 177
WBCCI # 02553
David Serfling
Saxony
Unit # 177
WBCCI # 21314
Denzil & Jules King
Dorset
Unit # 177
WBCCI # 12357
Armanni Pier
BS
Unit # 177
WBCCI # 10952
Thierry & Corine Varipatis
Var
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and cat litter to the Greenbrier Humane Society. I
have never been so proud
of any organization as I
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plus two truckloads of
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Blue Beret / August 2016 Teresa Taylor, Chairman
Hi! Teresa Taylor here, new
Membership chair for Richard Girard.
Richard asked me last year, I think
because it was one of those quit talking
about it and just do it things.
You may recognize the name Teresa
Taylor as Glenn and I have hosted the
Pendleton Round-Up National Rally for
the last 6 years, Chairman of the Tours
and Information at International the last 3
years. If you’re a Vintage Airstream Club
member, I was membership chairman
2012-2015. In that position, I was both
data entry and cheerleader. I’m also past
President of the Oregon Unit.
My husband Glenn and I have been
lifelong campers, first in our VW camper,
then full time trailer camping for nine
months, with a 2 & 4 year old, watching
a shuttle land at Edwards Air Force base
in California and another take off at
Kennedy Space center in the early 80’s.
Tent camping as the boys were growing
up. Kids grown, getting ready to retire and
here we are members since 2006, retired
three years and loving every bit of it. Just
a little about Glenn and I. We live in the
small coastal town of Seaside, Oregon.
Glenn retired from Building and Planning
in Seaside and I owned an interior design/
window covering store and workroom
for over 20 years. Little did I know
that my design background would help
me in this job, but I found that what I
did in designing interiors is listening,
finding solutions
and making sure
it looks great
and functions as
designed. Same job
as membership, so
I have been talking
with and listening
to new members,
new Airstream
owners and not
so new members
to see what they
want in this home
we call the Wally
Byam Caravan
Club.
I’m excited to
get started on this new job, that of
your Membership Chair. The corporate
office and I are working on new unit
membership packets which will have
brochures, hang tags and post cards
that each unit can personalize. Your unit
membership chair may already have
them. Our new brochure was designed
by Kimber Moore and as Kimber says,
reflects the new Airstream owner and
our Airstream lifestyle.
I agree.
I’m also starting to
work with corporate on
updating our welcome
to new members with
both the welcome
packet and website.
Our unit membership
chairs and treasurers
will be getting new
member and renewal
information, ideas and
templates to make their
job easier.
Teresa & Glenn Taylor at the southern
most point in the U.S. during the Florida
State Rally
The all new Social Media team will
be making sure our social media tells our
story of Airstream friends and adventure.
We’ll be available to help units make their
Social Media a great way for potential
members to get to know them before
they join.
While Glenn and I were in Jackson
Center at the corporate office working on
membership, I also updated the display
cases and bulletin board at the Airstream
factory. Take a look the next time you
are in JC.
We’ll see you down the road if we
haven’t already. We have been traveling
since January 2016 attending as many
rallies as possible and meeting members
to find the best practices to share.
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11 Thanks to all who helped
at the Lewisburg Rally.
Jim & Raisin
Gift and Legacy Program
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We wish to express our sincere thanks to Mary
for her generous gift to WBCCI.
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Name (s) ____________________________________
Deadline for Reservations is December 31 2016!!
Address _____________________________________
Rally fee includes: Reception, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 4
nights entertainment, seminars and workshops
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Phone ______________________________________
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17 Dr. Harold Kingdon, WBCCI #14383
International Chaplain
A funny thing happened on the way
to Lewisburg! A not so funny thing
happened on the way to Lewisburg! A
wonderful thing happened on the way
to Lewisburg! In case anyone is
confused, this is an article about our
journey to the International Convention/Rally in Lewisburg, West
Virginia. Fortunately for you, the
reader, Blue Beret publication
deadlines do not permit a ten
page documentary on the Rally
itself. I am limited to reporting
only “what happened on the
way to Lewisburg,” because
the Rally will not officially
begin for another week and
a half.
First, the funny thing that
happened on the way to Lewisburg. We camped for the night
about two hours from Lewisburg,
ready to make the final short jaunt
the next morning and be parked
on our assigned arrival date, June
15. Late afternoon, early evening, a
non-Airstream motorhome pulled into
the site next to us. It was a brand new
rig carrying a temporary New Jersey
tag. As I soon discovered, not only
was the motorhome brand new, the
people operating it were brand new to
the camping experience; a man and his
handicapped wife and their adult son.
It was their first outing, and it showed.
Now, I could dazzle you with all the
ingenious, insightful camping tips with
which I enlightened them, but I won’t,
because I didn’t. I remained on standby
in case they asked for help, but I did not
attempt to be intrusive. The point I want
to make about this “funny thing that
happened on the way to Lewisburg” is
to emphasize again how blessed we are
as an Airstream club to have experienced
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Blue Beret / August 2016 and skilled members who “show us the
ropes” and help solve problems. No one
in this club remains a novice very long,
because we look out for one another.
The not so funny thing that happened
on the way to Lewisburg was very serious, but could have been much worse.
While driving from the above mentioned
campsite to our Lewisburg destination we
received a phone call. It was from our
New York Finger Lakes Unit president,
Nancy Hussar. She and first mate John
had just started out for Lewisburg that
morning. Less than 50 miles down the
road, they found themselves at the mercy
of a fishtailing Airstream trailer pushing
their suburban uncontrollably and eventually crashing them into a guard rail. In
Nancy’s own words: “Our Suburban
and Airstream are totaled. We were
fortunate not to get hurt. God was
watching over us.” As we all know,
things can be replaced; people are
irreplaceable.
The wonderful thing that
happened on the way to
Lewisburg is a tribute to all the
caring people in our club. In
mid-May, Fred Yochum and
Anne Briscoe canceled their
Rally reservation because
their infant granddaughter,
who almost died last November, was scheduled for
kidney surgery. They asked
for our prayers. Just prior to
our departure for Lewisburg,
I received the good news. The
5 hour surgery on June 3 went
perfectly to plan, and 11 month
old Mikayla “…was preciously
perfect, smiley and a bundle of joy”
when she returned home. Fred’s message
continued: “Global prayers took place
for Mikayla, including…Ghana, West
Africa…Brazil…our local church…
other churches...[and] WBCCI members.
Therefore, with sincere thanks…please
do make known the power of prayer
at the WBCCI rally. I also know from
personal experience that Airstreamers are
caring, compassionate people.” And all
God’s people said, “Amen!”
This is my litany of Lewisburg lore;
the funny, the not so funny, and the
wonderful things that happened on the
way to the WBCCI 59th International
Convention/Rally in Lewisburg, West
Virginia! What is yours?
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In March 2016 at Camp Verde, the
Arizona Unit enjoyed a rally with a South
African theme. Our hosts, Rod and Joan
Gamble, originally from South Africa,
kicked off the rally with an afternoon
English tea, in which they served hot
tea, of course, and freshly baked English
scones with clotted cream and a variety
of jams. Yum, yum! Later, we shared
happy hour and a potluck dinner.
Following the trail from ancient Indian Ruins
hikes through the countryside, easily
accessible from the Stephensons’ home.
We hiked past ancient ruins of an Indian
settlement, walked along Spring Creek
in a lush valley featuring cottonwoods,
sycamores and wild flowers, and trekked
on a high desert path. In the evening, we
grilled meat and shared a potluck supper.
Sunday morning, we were treated to
a delicious continental breakfast before
saying our goodbyes and preparing for
Feeding the Hyena
departure. I wish to thank Bob Edwards
On Friday, after breakfast, we spent
for preparing the coffee and hot tea water
much of the day at the Out of Africa
each morning, Jerry and Sandra Pyper
Wildlife Park. Lions, and tigers and
as well as Ken and Sun Bauman for
bears! Oh, my! The park contains a huge
preparing breakfasts, and especially the
collection of wild critters who roam
Stephensons for hosting brunch at their
in outdoor enclosures. Some of us fed
home. Special thanks to the Gambles for
celery to a giraffe up real close, and we
the planning and hosting the rally and
watched our tour-guide offer meat snacks
for preparing the special South African
to hyenas, lions, tigers and a bear. We
food and English tea. A very good time
watched a show in which a tiger was
was enjoyed by all.
induced to jump into a pool in pursuit of
Bobotie (makes a large dish sufficient
inflatable toys and in another show we
for 8-10 people)
were introduced to very exotic unusual
2 lbs. lean ground beef
animals from various parts of the tropics.
2 large white onions
For dinner Friday evening, the Gam3 slices white bread
bles prepared traditional South African
1 cup 2% milk (whole milk OK, but
Bobotie - a beef curry casserole (beef
not skim)
curry topped with a creamy egg custard)
3 large eggs
served over white rice and topped with
1/3 stick of butter
desiccated coconut. Side dishes included
3-4 tablespoons curry powder (add or
a piquant tomato and onion salad, sliced
lessen according to taste)
bananas and chutney. What a wonderful
2 teaspoons turmeric spice
combination of flavors! See the Gambles’
1 teaspoon cumin spice
recipes at the end of this article.
2 tablespoons white sugar
On Saturday morning, we enjoyed
3/4 cup of white sugar
a visit to the home of John and Alice
Extras: white rice, desiccated coconut
Stephenson, where Alice provided a dePreparation
licious brunch. The Stephensons live on
- Dice and fry the onions in a large
a beautiful site next to US National Forpan or wok, using the butter, until the
est land. Several Airstreamers enjoyed
onions start to brown. Do not overcook.
Add the ground beef and stir into the
onions until the beef starts to brown.
Soak each slice of white bread in a
plate of water.
Gently squeeze out the water and
crumble the wet bread into the beef and
onion mixture. Keep stirring and frying
until the beef is uniformly brown.
While the beef, onions and bread are
simmering, mix the spices together in a
cup (curry, turmeric, cumin, sugar and
vinegar). Stir thoroughly.
Stir the mixture of spices into the
simmering beef. Mix in thoroughly
until the beef is uniformly yellow and
completely infused with the curry, etc.
Transfer the ground beef mixture into
a large ovenproof pan.
Beat the milk and eggs together in a
separate bowl.
Pour the milk-egg mixture carefully
over the ground beef, ensuring that the
milk-egg mixture completely covers the
ground beef.
Bake at 450F for about 30 minutes,
until the milk-egg covering starts to
bubble and turns brown in patches.
The surface of the bobotie should be
a patchwork of yellow and brown when
it is done baking.
Serve the bobotie over fluffy white
rice, and top it by sprinkling with
desiccated white coconut.
Serve with side dishes of tomatoonion salad, sliced bananas and chutney.
Piquant Tomato-Onion Salad
Dice 6-8 Romano tomatoes into squares
about the size of a dime.
Dice 3-4 large white onions.
Stir tomatoes and onions together in a
large bowl.
Mix together the following:
3/4 cup white vinegar
1-2 tablespoons of fig-infused balsamic
vinegar (regular balsamic vinegar
works, but fig-infused adds a special
flavor)
2-3 tablespoons of white vinegar
Stir the aforementioned mix into the
diced tomatoes and onions.
Chill in the refrigerator for an hour
or two before serving.
More photos on back cover
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Andrews Creek
Just relax and enjoy the moments!
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Joe Peplinski WBCCI #6768, Chairman, Historical Committee
history@wbcci.org
The Olympic Caravans
With the 2016 Summer Olympics
beginning in August in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, now is an appropriate time to
review two unique Airstream caravans
from 48 years ago that attended the
1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City,
Mexico. Never before or after has any
official Airstream caravan attended an
Olympics.
Airstreams toured the west coast of
Mexico, visiting the cities of Hermisillo,
Guaymas, Obregon, Mazatlan, Tepic,
Guadalajara, Morelia, and Toluca on the
way to Mexico City; and Queretaro and
Monterrey on the return trip before ending in McAllen, Texas on November 1.
Caravan 62 rendezvoused at Laredo,
Texas on October 7, and its 180 Airstreams toured the east coast of Mexico,
visiting Saltillo, Metchuala, San Luis
Potosi, and Ceyala on the way to Mexico
City. This caravan took a longer route
back visiting Cuernavaca, Acapulco,
Morelia, Aguascalientes, and Delicias
before ending in El Paso, Texas on November 18.
Main Entrance to 1968 Olympic Stadium
The participants of Airstream Company Caravans 61 and 62 attended the
Summer Olympic Games in October
1968. After a year in the planning,
these two caravans provided participants a unique opportunity to see the
Olympics while not having to worry
about making travel or accommodation
arrangements, pay exorbitant prices at
hotels and restaurants, nor even having
to buy tickets for their favorite sporting
events. Both caravans were six weeks
in length, and each travelled about 2500
miles in total, but they left at different
times from different places, and they
followed different routes.
Caravan 61 rendezvoused at Tucson,
Arizona on September 22, and its 108
The caravanners were able to watch
some action in 10 of the 19 major sports
that were contested at the Olympics,
including track and field, swimming,
gymnastics, basketball, soccer, equestrian, wrestling, target shooting, and fencing. Two caravanners had themselves
previously participated in the Olympics
many years earlier, one in track and
field in 1924 and another in shooting in
1936. Some caravanners studied hard for
months before the games so they would
be knowledgeable about what they were
seeing, but everyone was fascinated by
the competition of over 7000 athletes
from 115 nations and the great number
of Olympic and world records they saw
broken at the games. Many caravanners were among the crowd of 100,000
in the Olympic Stadium that watched
the emotional Closing Ceremonies on
October 27.
The caravanners’ exciting 10 day stay
in Mexico City offered much more than
just the Olympics, as they were given
various opportunities to participate in
scenic, cultural, and historic tours in and
around the city. Some favorite attrac-
Street Scene on the way to Mexico City
Both caravans met in Mexico City
and camped together at a special site for
10 days to attend the Olympics. Their
camping location was in the northeast
corner of Mexico City and was within a
short commute to the Olympic Games.
Airstream was able to secure tickets for
hundreds of caravanners to a variety of
sporting competitions. This is a feat that
might be impossible to repeat today.
Local Dancers Entertain Caravan
continued on page 26
25 A few of the Airstreams at the Mexican City Olympics Encampment
tions included visits to the Chapultepec
Castle that was once a fortress used by
the Spaniards, the University of Mexico,
and the Xochimilco Floating Gardens.
Both caravans also offered much more
of Mexico to the caravanners than just
Mexico City. Each stopover on both
caravans was filled with warm welcomes,
speeches in Spanish, modern Mexican
and ancient Aztec dances, and music from
concert and mariachi bands. Many made
a side trip to Taxco to purchase silver.
Like so many other Airstream Caravans, the Olympic Caravans may have
been in the right place at the right time.
Everything was smaller in the 1960s.
Today, the Olympics have become more
popular than ever with ever more sports
involved. The enormous size and cost of
the Olympic Games today might prevent
such caravans from being able to secure
a nearby camping location and so many
event tickets, but it’s at least interesting
to think about the possibility of a future
Olympic Caravan.
The Other Caravan to
Attend an Olympics:
Since this article was submitted, it has been learned that the 1960
European Caravan offered an optional chance to attend the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. It is not currently known how many
caravanners took advantage of that opportunity. At this time, there are
no other known caravans to attend any Summer or Winter Olympics.
Mexican Silver attracted many
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27 Dave Schumann #49, Chairman
Chuck Helwig #2868, Safety Officer
Phil Broomall #2654
Jim Cooper #1967
Charlie Burke #5631
Ray Putnam #7007
The Airstream Tech Help Group, a part of the WBCCI Technical Standing Committee, has been established to try and
provide assistance to the membership with technical RV problems. Examples of questions, modifications or upgrades that
might be of interest to members will be published in the Blue Beret. We will respond directly to you, in response to your
email describing a problem you are having. We hope you will find this service of value in the care and feeding of your RV.
You may contact us as follows: techhelp@wbcci.org.
Corning Window Curved
Glass Replacement
I own a 1967 Airstream and I need
replacement windows for my Safari
but I have been told they are no longer
available. Now what?
If you own a 1966, 1967 or 1968
Airstream, you have the Corning
curved frameless windows, the feature
that sets them apart from earlier model
Airstreams.
Airstream used the windows for only
three years and replacement glass was
not easily obtainable.
Vintage Airstream owners replaced
their broken windows with flat flexible
plastic that scratches, gets cloudy and
does not seal very well at the bottom.
Most people believe they are not
available but this is not true, Airstream
has replacement windows and have been
selling them for many years.
You can call the Airstream Parts Department in Jackson Center for a list of
Dealers carrying the windows and what
sizes are available.
Rubber Screw Caps Making sure you don’t
get the Point!
If you have every cleaned the inside
window frames on your trailer and caught
your hand on one of the screw points,
these screw covers may be for you.
The screw caps are used to cover
screw points in the window frame between the inside screen & the window
glass. Airstream uses screws to attach
the window screen to the window frame
resulting in screw points protruding
between window frame and outside
glass. This can lead to a few nicks and
scratches when cleaning the inside of the
window frame. Airstream currently uses
these caps on all new products, but if you
have an earlier model without the screw
covers they can be obtained through your
Airstream dealer.
The Airstream part number is 38211603.
Furnace Replacement
Problem: I have taken out the old furnace
by hook and by crook without removing my stove. Should I go on and take
out the stove in order to install the new
furnace? Or should I try to do it on my
side in the trailer? I have a 1994 Excella.
After a major battle, I learned that the
hose connections were riveted on.
Answer: Ah, the joys of working on an
Airstream! One thing I learned long ago
was that the best way to take one apart
is to know how they put them together.
(From the outside in.)
As for access to your furnace, removing the stove is the easiest way to get
there. Removing the stove is actually
easier than it looks at first.
Start by turning off the LP gas at the
bottles out front, both of them.
At the stove, start by removing the
grates and top.
Along each side, you should see two
Phillips head screws. Remove them (total
of 4). It is possible there will be more
screws in the frame along the front. Open
the oven door to make sure. If there are,
remove them as well.
Using two properly sized wrenches,
crescent or open-end, loosen and separate
the connection to the gas feed line.
Now it is just a matter of getting a
good hold on the stove and lifting it up
and out.
Next, install your new furnace.
Putting the stove back, you just reverse
the process.
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31 ‘Helpful Ideas for All Airstreamers”
AUGUST
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Happy 100th Birthday to OUR
National Parks (1916 – 2016)
100 Years: Let's Celebrate!
The National Park Service turns 100 on
August 25, 2016, and everyone can take part in
the celebration!
The centennial will kick off a second century
of stewardship of America's national parks and
engaging communities through recreation,
conservation,
and
historic
preservation
programs. Visit old favorites or explore and make
new ones. The National Park System has Parks
in both rural and urban areas, so visit them all.
Many Airstream owners volunteer in our
National Parks, working in the field, in
campgrounds or gift shops, etc. This is and can
be a very rewarding way to spend your summers.
Go online and check it out.
National Parks are all over the U.S., so check
out ones close to you and plan a rally and
caravan visiting these National Treasures.
Annual Passes can be purchased at the Visitor
Centers (also Veteran’s and Handicapped
passes). Check online for information.
We invite you to find your park and discover
the national parks and programs in your own
backyard!
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Blue Beret / August 2016 Note: A good way to commemorate your visit to
all aspects of the National Park
System is to buy one of their
Passport Books while in the park
Visitor’s Center and stamp it in
all sections of the park. (I am on
my Sixth Passport Book.) They
also have a Junior Ranger
Program and Passport Book for
the kids/grandkids which allows them to learn
through doing while in the park. This uses all
aspects of learning from art, math, English,
science, etc. When the Park booklet is
completed, take it to the ranger in the visitor’s
center. He will check and swear your child into
the ranger program and award your “ranger” a
Ranger Badge with the Park’s name on it. “I
have done this myself over the years and have
used it in my environmental science classes. I
too have a collection of Jr. Badges I earned and
displayed in my classroom. This is a great and
fun way to learn about the park and reinforces
their learning skills in the natural environment.
Good Luck and Have Fun…It IS a family affair!
INTERNATIONAL RALLY
Escanaba, Michigan 2017
Jane Carmichael, #3230 and John Sellers, #1587
Contributed by:
Bill and Marti Upton, WBCCI #3691
Long-Time Yoopers
The 60th WBCCI International Rally will be held at the
Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds, Escanaba, Michigan July
22–29, 2017. (Note the Dates) President Richard Girard and
his wife Jan enthusiastically encourage you to attend! The
UP is a popular destination. Lay your plans now!
Holy Wah! Ya tinkn t’go ta Escanaba in da heart and
soul of da U.P., dat Superior State? You betcha, you in for
BIG treat! Hey! What da heck? Read on...
Escanaba (Elevation 607 ft.), is the 3rd largest city in the U.P.
Incidentally, the U.P. stands for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula,
often referred to as God’s Country, located just north of the
Mackinac Bridge and south of Heaven. The people from the
UP are known as Yoopers. (There are 3 types: Native…born
in the UP, Long Timers...lived in the UP most of their lives,
and just plain Yoopers...everyone else who lives there) The
official language is Yoopanese (a dialect of English native to
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan). Yoopers are fiercely proud
of their land, heritage (primarily Scandinavian) and way of life.
Escanaba is a town of about 12,500, located in Delta
County (county population of nearly 36,000) which boasts
over 200 miles of varied fresh water shoreline, the most of any
county in the continental United States, including beautiful
sand beaches, marshes and wetlands for bird and wildlife
viewing, as well as stunning limestone cliffs. Escanaba is in
the Eastern time zone.
The North woods of Michigan is legendary for an abundance
of wildlife including black bear, moose, wolf, fox, beaver,
quail, grouse, wild turkey, rabbit and the white tail deer. Some
of the best hunting and fishing in the world exists here! Come
prepared for fresh PURE air and crystal clear water!
Some interesting history about the UP: The UP didn’t use
to belong to Michigan! To make a long story short, Michigan
owned the Toledo Strip which Ohio wanted badly. After years
of bickering and some bloodshed (a stabbing and a dead pig so
the story goes) a deal was finally struck: Michigan conceded
to the “wasteland of the UP” for the Toledo Strip. However,
it turns out that logging and minerals proved to be a GREAT
asset and wealth for the State of Michigan. In fact, the steel
used to build your tow vehicles probably came from the rich
iron ore mines of the UP, many of which are still active today,
along with copper, nickel and gold. Logging continues to exist
and paper mills are an important industry.
Another interesting tidbit: The Monarch Butterflies’ annual
migration passes through here just north and east of Escanaba
on the Bay de Noc in late summer, August and September, as
thousands of the beautiful orange butterflies rest-up and await
a north wind to help carry them across the open waters of
Lake Michigan and Green Bay to Door County in Wisconsin
en route to Mexico.
Back to Escanaba. There are few worries about traffic jams,
car crashes, crime or severe weather in Escanaba. Nestled
near the top of Lake Michigan, on Little Bay de Noc, miles
of beautiful sandy public beaches, bike paths, light houses,
and hiking trails await you, along with championship golf
courses, fishing, bird watching, boating, and casinos. In fact,
there is so much to do in the UP, you could spend your whole
summer here and many folks do just that!
In 1920, Henry Ford wrote about Yooperland, “It’s one of
the prettiest places in the world!” Did you know there’s even
a movie about Escanaba? Jeff Daniels starred in the 2001
movie, Escanaba in da Moonlight, a comedy about Yoopers
and their sacred Deer Camp.
You might be thinking, what’s there to do in such a small
town? Plenty! Folks travel from all over to visit Escanaba and
the UP. While you won’t find many big box stores and few
franchise restaurants, nonetheless, Escanaba has much to offer.
33 INTERNATIONAL RALLY
60th AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL RALLY
JULY 22 – 29, 2017 • Escanaba, Michigan
REGISTRATION
Rally Fees – $175.00 for an RV On-Site; $95.00 for each Adult (18+); $30.00 for each Youth 13-17; Children (12 & Under) – FREE;
Lifeme Member Discount 20.00; Dry Camping Discount $50.00. There will be two (2) secons for Dry Camping - #1 – Solar Area (no
generators permied) and #2 – Generator Area where usage will be allowed between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm. Dry Camping with
water available and scheduled pump outs. A $50.00 surcharge will be assessed if you arrive on-site and have not pre-registered.
Payments by PayPal will be assessed a $5.00 service fee.
Handicapped Parking – Special parking to be provided, if requested, near the central rally area for members with a doctor approved
state/government issued permit on file with the Corporate Manager of WBCCI prior to arriving at the rally site.
Early Registraons – Register in Lewisburg, WV July 1-5, 2016 – and be eligible to win a FREE 2017 IR Rally Fee (Max $365.00). Register
on or before January 1, 2017 – and be eligible to win a FREE 2017 IR Rally Fee (Max $365.00). Through the courtesy of Airstream, Inc., all
members registering on or before January 1, 2017, will be eligible to parcipate in a drawing for up to a total of $2,000.00 in awards. The
award may be redeemed at any Airstream Dealership or at the Jackson Center Service Facility for parts and service.
Free parking in the Bull Pen, with no services, is permied for the night before your parking date. Addional nights prior to your
parking date will be at the rate of $25.00/night, payable at verificaon.
FEE REFUND POLICY – Refund requests must be postmarked by May 31, 2017, and must include the complete Rally pass. All
cancellaons will be assessed a $50.00 administrave fee. Refund requests aer June 1, 2017 may be subject to a 50% refund on
approval of the Internaonal Rally Commiee. NO refunds aer July 21, 2017.
Checks payable to: WBCCI
Mail to: WBCCI, P.O. Box 612,
“US Funds” Only
Jackson Center, OH 45334
Rally Parking: Passes will be mailed early spring 2017.
Notes: O Handicap Parking subject to verificaon by HQ
O Received Promoonal Items
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Recd By:
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Grand Total: $
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Check #:
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60th AIRSTREAM INTERNATIONAL RALLY
WBCCI #: _______________
JULY 22 - 29, 2017 • Escanaba, Michigan
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RV On Site
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PayPal Fee
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Rate
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Couple:
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Marion Pember, Chairman, WBCCI Caravan Promotions
Springtime caravanners
From as far as California and Delaware they came,
Springtime in Kentucky Caravan was the game.
Experiencing springtime in this beautiful state,
Providing scenery and activities absolutely great.
Watch Corvettes being born in Bowling Green,
A birthing process marvel that must be seen.
An engineering accomplishment very hard to beat,
An eye catching vehicle to drive down the street.
A Corvette being born
To ice cream all Airstreamers seem to be attracted,
Ever stop to think about how it’s manufactured?
Chaney’s Dairy Farm showed how the process starts,
Bessie the cow is the one with the smarts.
On the trail to Lost River Cave explains a guide,
It’s on an underground river in a boat we will ride.
Keep your head down or you might scrape an ear,
As we float on so the roar of a waterfall we can hear.
How ice cream begins
It seems Lost River Cave was but a small teaser,
It was Mammoth Cave that was the real pleaser.
We walked through formations as if in a fairy land,
Enthralled by the Niagara formation so close at hand.
My Old Kentucky Home State Park’s Federal Hill,
For Stephen Foster’s inspiration filled the bill.
The ballad “My Old Kentucky Home” then he wrote,
It’s the state song, words many generations can quote.
Frozen Niagara formation
A great man in his early years was a Kentucky resident,
He was a humble man who became a great President.
In Kentucky can be seen President Lincoln’s birthplace,
His abolishment of slavery in history gave him a place.
Federal Hill - My Old Kentucky Home
continued on next page
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Barrel 13,000,000-Jim Beam bourbon
Time on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is not a waste,
A spirited journey that is fun and ends in good taste.
Watching bourbon being distilled is an amazing sight,
The distillers worked at it until they got it just right.
Large dark warehouses along the trail for you to see,
Stacked with barrels filled with aged bourbon to be.
Kentucky has more barrels of bourbon getting old,
Than there are Kentucky state citizens we were told.
Churchill Downs horse racing
In Louisville be sure and visit where are made bats,
Louisville Slugger bats may even help a player’s stats.
Your favorite baseball player may order his here,
With a quality bat he steps up to the plate with no fear.
The carvan travel itinerary was timed just right,
We were at Churchill Downs, KY on opening night.
When the racing horses go by they are just a blur,
On Churchill Downs opening day that’s for sure!
Funny Side - Derby winner 2003
At Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park we did stay,
Spent a whole day watching horses at work and play.
To meet past Kentucky Derby winners part of the fee,
The International Museum of the Horse is a must see.
Kentucky Derby Day! Kentucky’s big day is here at last,
A day of racing, mint juleps, and food; not a time to fast.
Race day festivities we joined at Keeneland Race Track,
Watching Derby Day races on TV with plenty to snack.
Keeneland Race Track
US 23 Country Music Highway Museum you must see,
Showcasing country music stars born along US 23.
Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, The Judds, and even more,
Experiencing bluegrass country music is a treat in store.
No time machines to take you back in time to see The hard life on the untamed frontier as it used to be.
Paintsville, KY, Mountain HomePlace is second best,
An old farm depicting what put pioneers to the test.
Loretta Lynn & Crystal Gayle
birthplace
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Blue Beret / August 2016 Singers Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle are siblings,
Butcher Hollow Rd, Van Lear, KY was their beginnings.
They were born in an old log cabin that looks depressed,
Their musical fame shows they refused to be repressed.
Springtime in Kentucky would sure not be complete,
Without a visit to the Harland Sanders Café to eat.
The place for the beginning of who Colonel Sanders is,
You know… he is the Kentucky Fried Chicken whiz.
Take a trip to history that is off the beaten track,
The Big South Fork Scenic Railway takes you back.
View wilderness of the Daniel Boone National Forest,
Experience the once thriving coal camps now at rest.
Corbin, KY, where KFC began
Niagara Falls South, Cumberland Falls is often called,
A Mother Nature scene that leaves one enthralled.
East of the Rockies and south of Niagara, the largest,
Dropping seven stories and 125 feet wide at its widest.
Berea: Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky is tops,
Berea College craftsmen working was one of our stops.
Bricks in the Historic Boone Tavern Hotel were a factor,
Berea College’s brickyard did the bricks manufacture.
Cumberland Falls
Another caravan has ended and is now in the book,
You want a great adventure, give this one a look.
Caravan leaders Larry and Shala Wilson made it great,
The next time it runs sign up quickly and do not wait!
Historic Boone Tavern Hotel
•
Is your unit or region planning a short caravan?
•
Would you be willing to open it up for others outside your unit/region
to attend?
We are constantly asked about the availability of short caravans. The
WBCCI website even has a section with information on available short
caravans. We will help publicize your short caravan, numbered or unnumbered. The only requirement is for it to be authorized by your unit/region.
Send information, including when, where, and a contact person’s name
with phone, and/or email address to Marion Pember, happihart2@aol.com,
phone 913-268-5938.
It will be posted on the WBCCI website.
37 Pendleton Round-Up
National Rally
Sun Valley Jazz &
Music Festival Rally
Pendleton, Oregon
September 12 - 18, 2016
Sponsored by Region 10
River Run Ski Lodge Parking Lot
Ketchum, Idaho
October 17 - 24, 2016
Teresa Taylor
It’s an incredible opportunity to experience the Old West
from both Native American and cowboy viewpoints. Pendleton,
Oregon was voted the number one western town in 2010 and
its Round-Up is one of the top ten Rodeos in North America.
Your rally includes a visit to the world famous Pendleton
Woolen Mills; the Native American Village where you can
shop for one-of-a-kind jewelry and art; attend the Native
American tribal dance competition; enjoy the main street show
with music and dancing; marvel at the horse and oxen drawn
wagons at the Round-Up Parade; attend the 100th Anniversary Happy Canyon Pageant and of course, be amazed at the
famous “Let'er Buck” Rodeo. Our long standing relationship
with the City of Pendleton and the Round-Up provides us with
exclusive camping in the beautiful Community Park. This park
is a great place to relax under the old Oak trees.
Meet us at the Round-up and help celebrate
51 years of Let'er Buck!
Full Rally: $231.00 per couple
$143.00 single
6 nights camping, no electric, water hook up, 1 pump out
3 Breakfasts and 4 dinners
Catered Western Breakfast at Roosters Restaurant with Rodeo
Court and Happy Canyon Princesses
Tickets for Wednesday Rodeo, upgraded seating
Tickets for Happy Canyon, upgraded seating
Weekend Rally: (Thursday-Sunday)
$167.00 per couple
$98.00 single
3 nights of camping, no electric, water hook-up
1 Breakfast and 2 dinners
Tickets for Happy Canyon, upgraded seating
Saturday Rodeo Final upgraded seating
Add any Optional Tickets to your package,
limited quantities:
Professional Bull Riding Tickets for Tuesday
Friday Rodeo upgrade seating
Saturday Rodeo upgrade seating (finals)
Any questions? Teresa Taylor 503-440-1121 or
ttdesign@ymail.com
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$35.00 ea
$35.00 ea
It’s a Special Events Rally
(sponsored by Region 10) that
you do not want to miss! Over
40 of the best music groups
from around the world take
stages daily in the several venues in the Sun Valley Basin.
Although the Festival begins
on Wednesday, October 19, the
rally begins two days earlier,
October 17. Because the Jazz
Festival is a week later this
year, we will miss the Trailing
of the Sheep, but we will make
up for that by getting to know
one another even better at our
Social Hours on Monday and Tuesday at 4 PM.
RV parking (dry) starts at noon on October 17 adjacent to
the River Run Lodge where we have use of bathroom and
shower facilities. However, our rigs are to be self-contained.
Generators are allowed with quiet hours from 10 PM to 7
AM. The parking fee for the entire week is only $30. Dump
sites are close by.
The Rally Fee of $160pp includes your General Admission
pass, Rally administrative fee, use of the River Run accommodations and free shuttle bus service. Parking is separate
(see the coupon). Volunteer opportunities are available at the
Festival. All fees (except administrative and Priority Seating
fees) will be refunded to those who contribute 12 hours of
work. Ask for details if interested. (The Festival organizers
look forward to and plan on our help).
Contact host at 360-491-6511, Cell: 360-870-4705 with
any questions. Email is: carolortiz1686@yahoo.com
Storytelling
Special Event Rally
Jonesborough,Tennessee
October 5 - 9, 2016
Harry & Teresa Herrmann
Imbued with the natural
beauty of Northeast Tennessee,
Jonesborough has played host to
the National Storytelling Festival since its inception in 1973.
Tucked away near the Blue Ridge
and Great Smoky Mountains,
Tennessee’s oldest town offers
historic charm, modern services
and small town hospitality. It is a storybook setting for three
days of storytelling festivities. The picturesque place is where
the storytelling revival began, and where thousands return
each year to share the time-honored tradition.
Take advantage of early parking on October 2-4 at only
$23.00 per night with full hook-ups. Come early and have
time to do some touring in the East TN, Southwest VA, and
Eastern NC area.
A must visit is the Gray Fossil Site only 2 miles from camp
(discovered in 2000 and is one of the largest, deepest fossil
sites in the world with finds of red panda, rhinos, camels,
alligators, tapirs, saber-tooth tiger, elephant, etc.), tour Bristol
International Speedway, attend a play at the famous Barter
Theatre in Abingdon, VA and have lunch at the historic Martha Washington Inn, take a day trip to Asheville, NC to tour
the Biltmore Mansion, visit Natural Tunnel, VA or visit the
home of President Andrew Johnson with lunch at the historic
General Morgan Inn in nearby Greeneville, TN. We will be
available to offer any guidance, suggestions or directions.
If you plan to come early, you will want to also get tickets
for the Donald Davis performance on Wednesday evening,
October 5. You can order those when you call for your festival tickets. Mr. Davis is a retired Methodist minister and a
favorite storyteller of many. If you have never heard him,
you have missed a real treat.
Everyone is responsible for ordering their tickets to the
festival. You can call 800-952-8392 or check online at www.
storytellingcenter.net Check the coupon section in the back
for the registration form. We hope you will plan to come join
us for this exciting event.
Old Thresher's
36th Anniversary
Special Event Rally
Yuma, Colorado
September 8 - 11, 2016
Dee Walker
Rally Fee is $43 to
be mailed by August
25. We will meet at
the airport on the
east side of Highway
59 South of Yuma
Thursday morning
before 11:30 A.M. to
line up for our parade
on the way to our
parking site at Old Threshers at 1:00. If you want to stay in
Yuma the night before, there is RV parking on the east end of
Yuma Fairgrounds or at the city park on Highway 34. Only
the parking attendants will be parking on site the night before.
Rally fee includes your parking spot donated by Yuma County,
2 meal tickets , 2 tickets for a piece of pie at Old Threshers,
2 Old Thresher’s buttons, a donation to Old Thresher’s and
the cost of the meal for WBCCI meal Thursday evening. We
plan to have a make your own Mexican dish food bar with
different meats, tortillas, rice, refried beans, lettuce, tomato,
onion, shredded cheese and condiments as well as ice tea and
water. If you would like to bring a side dish for that you are
welcome. Every afternoon at 4:00 we meet under the canopy
for Happy Hour with WBCCI members. There is no charge
for the activities at Old Threshers and it is a great learning
experience for children as we watch farming demonstrations
by horses, an old fashioned saw mill, rope being made and
tour the village buildings. On Saturday after the power parade, we host an open house that seems to grow in attendance
every year as we meet many wonderful people curious about
our silver trailers. This year you may sign up to go through
a corn maze at a local farmers which will cost an additional
$6.00 per person with a minimum of 10 people required. We
park on the grounds and the first 20 people to register have
electricity available to them. If the weather is not hot, more
will have electricity available. You may purchase meals on
the grounds or in the town if you prefer. A registration coupon
is printed in this Blue Beret.
39 36th Annual Rose Parade
Special Event Rally
Pasadena, California
December 29, 2016 - January 2, 2017
Tom Smithson
Region 12 is again hosting
the 128th Rose Parade Rally in
Pasadena, CA from December 29,
2016 – January 2, 2017. It’s dry
camping only a couple of blocks
from Colorado Blvd, site of the
128th Rose Parade on January
2, 2017.
The rally fee includes four
nights of dry camping (No
power, water or electricity) in
a fenced area with a large tent
for socializing and meals. We
will enjoy three breakfasts, two
dinners, tour opportunities and,
reserved grandstand seats for
perfect viewing.
This is a totally Dry Camping Event! (If you use a CPAP
devise, you will need to have a rig or battery operated system).
There is a restroom available without showers.
You will receive a copy of the official parade program
and Rose Parade Events including Float Decorating, Bandfest, Equestfest and post-parade float viewing tickets will be
available for you to purchase. For more information on these
events see the Tournament of Roses website: Tournament of
Roses Events. Additional rally information will be sent to you
after you have registered.
The Rally is always great fun. Pasadena offers many tourist attractions and shopping, just across the street from your
campsite, Tournament of Roses activities and of course ringing
in the New Year with your WBCCI friends.
The rally is limited to 30 rigs. A minimum signup of 29
rigs is needed by October 10, 2016. If we have to cancel,
we’ll refund your deposit or full registration fee. If you have
to cancel, no refund of the reserved seating can be made after
November 1 and we may only be able to refund a portion of
the parking fee.
Find more information about registration on the Region
12 website: region12.wbcci.net or contact: Tom Smithson
916-802-0443 or email tscats@mac.com
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J. Rick Cipot, Contributing Editor
REGION http://region1.wbcci.net
I think that sometimes we all take some of the good things
in life for granted. It’s like going to your favorite restaurant
knowing that the service and food is going to be exactly as
you like it. Well I sometimes think we take our membership in
the WBCCI for granted. Yes, we love those big red numbers
on our rigs; we enjoy receiving our International Directory
among other day to day needs when belonging to the country’s
largest single brand RV club. And don’t forget our wonderful
Blue Beret. The members of our club are very fortunate to have
a wonderful group of folks at Jackson Center Headquarters,
working quietly in the background keeping everything in order
and on track. No easy task considering how “needy” we can
be sometimes. Please join me in tipping our berets to all the
wonderful people at Headquarters that “make it happen” day
in and day out.
August, depending on where you may live, can be the
warmest month of our camping season and that’s probably
why we love Region One. From the beaches of Connecticut
to the wonders of the Canadian farmland there is plenty to
do and see while keeping cool. All of the units in our region
have a full schedule of rallies running into October so no one
should be bored this summer. I’m also pleased to announce
that we have been seeing a steady growth of new members
coming into our region. With Airstream building a record number of rigs this year, I can expect to see membership growth
continue. Please do make an effort to search out our newest
members and make them feel right at home. I remember our
first rally and if someone hadn’t taken us under their wing,
we would have been lost. Sometimes we forget what it’s like
being a newbie - not knowing how happy hours work or that
you need to bring your own set-up for dinners. And badges,
yes you better wear your badge when socializing.
Often the new members are also first time Airstream owners
and certainly find themselves lost in that great big blue owner’s
manual binder. If you see someone struggling with setting up,
politely offer them some help. Many of us seasoned campers
prefer to be left alone when setting up our rigs but anyone new
at this I would imagine would be grateful for the expert tips.
Enjoy your summer and as always, keep the shiny side up!
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Debbie Hammer, Contributing Editor
REGION
http://region2.wbcci.net
What a wonderful summer it is shaping up to be!
By now most of us have returned from the International in
Lewisburg and are excitedly anticipating Escanaba – or just
the next local rally that is on the schedule.
And what a bounty of rallies we have in Region 2. Here
is a selection of what is available over the next two months:
Enjoy a picnic with Al-Mon-O at Crooked Creek State Park
Have lunch with the Mid-Atlantic Unit at an historic property in Middletown, MD
Join the Keystone PA Unit and the Delaware Valley NJ
Unit for a rally at Jersey Shore Haven
Watchung Unit is having a rally in Catskill, NY
The Ontario Unit is hosting a German themed dinner in
Kitchener ON
Check your Blue Beret and the Region/Unit websites for
more information.
Remember – it’s always fun to go to another Unit’s/Region’s
Rally and see things from a different perspective.
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Joan Anderson, Contributing Editor
REGION
WBCCI’s Region 3 would like you to meet your officers
for the coming year.
Our new President of Region 3 is John Frerking of the South
Florida Unit. He and his wife, Eileen, have travelled the world
extensively and since 2004 have enjoyed traveling six months
of the year throughout the U.S. in their 1999, 30’ Airstream.
Originally from North Carolina, John spent the last 35 years
of his career as the senior pastor of Faith Lutheran Church
in North Palm Beach, FL. His involvement in community
service organizations has earned him, not once but twice, the
Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce: Community
Leader of the Year award. His innovative programs included
home-delivered meals, community food pantry and refugee
resettlement ministry that welcomed more than 200 people
from around the world. Eileen’s career was in education culminating as an elementary and alternative education principal.
The Frerkings have three children and six grandchildren and
have lived in North Palm Beach for 45 years.
First Vice President is John Leake of the South Carolina
Palmetto State Unit. Born and still living in York, South
Carolina, John joined WBCCI in 2009 though he and his
wife, Susan, had been trailering for 25 years. John organized
the “Alumalina” rally in 2012 as an informal gathering of
Airstream enthusiasts. John would like Alumalina to promote
the Airstream lifestyle and to encourage non-club members
to consider joining WBCCI. John taught shop classes in the
Gaston County Schools but, for the last 30 plus years, has
worked as a self-employed furniture maker with his son. Susan
retired as a kindergarten teaching assistant. The Leakes have
two sons and two granddaughters.
Second Vice President is Randy Godfrey of the Florida
Unit. Randy and Pat have celebrated 50 years of marriage and
have two children and two grandchildren. While the children
were at home, Randy worked with the Cub and Boy Scouts,
Little League Baseball and swim teams. He has been active
in many roles in his church, worked on Habitat for Humanity
projects and for the last 11 years has been President of his
home owners association. Joining WBCCI in 2007 after getting
their Airstream in 2006, they attended their first International
Rally in Perry. Since then Randy has been very active in his
unit serving as Vice President, President, delegate to International and Trustee and the Florida State Rally serving as its
Registrar for many years.
Please welcome our new officers to Region 3 and wish
them well during their terms of service.
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Nancy Brett, Contributing Editor
Greetings from Region 4! It is not too late to join the Michigan Units for the Michigan State Rally, August 3-7, 2016 at
the Crockery Creek RV Park in Ravenna Michigan. This 50’s
theme rally will include a drive-in movie, tram and walking
tours, a sock hop and a delicious pig roast. Please contact
Susan Stigleman at air13@comcast.net for your reservation.
To register for the 54th Annual Swiss Festival National
Rally - September 24-October 2, 2016, contact Vicki Ettenhofer: SwissRallyRegistrar@yahoo.com Nightly entertainment, wonderful tours, ham and bean soup over an open fire
and beautiful country side! Take a shuttle bus on Friday and
Saturday to the Swiss Festival in downtown Sugarcreek!
August is a great month to attend a rally - it’s also a perfect
time to plan for the 2017 season. Mark your 2017 calendar
to include “Sunny Days Silver Nights” - the 41st Region 4
Rally which will be held in Canfield, OH - May 18-22, 2017.
Please note the new dates - July 22-29, 2017, for the 2017
60th International Rally which will be held in Escanaba, MI.
The Lewisburg International Rally filled up early, so watch
the website and get your reservations in early - http://wbcci.
org/component/eventbooking/international-rally If you are
interested in spending more time in Michigan, please contact
Chip & Lori DeLeeuw - cdeleeuw@comcast.net for information on The Ores, Shores, Waters, and Lights - East caravan.
Pack up your trailer or motorhome - get on the road! Attend a Unit Rally, a National Rally or a Caravan or check the
Blue Beret “Event Schedule” for other Region 4 Activities.
Find your Fun, Fellowship and Adventure in your Airstream!
Safe travels - See you down the road
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Artie Martin, Contributing Editor
Hello From Artie Martin!
Patsy Marston has retired from performing the duties of our
Region 5 Contributing Editor to the Blue Beret magazine. I
know that I speak on behalf of all Region 5 Members when I
say Thank-You One Thousand Fold for all the years of dedication to the WBCCI, Region 5 and the Central Indiana Unit!
Region 5 is currently looking for someone to step up to the
plate to become a long-term Contributing Editor to our Blue
Beret magazine. If you are interested in trying to fill Patsy’s
big shoes, please contact me at aom1215@yahoo.com. In
the meantime, I will be filling in, so please to all Region 5
Units, please redirect any events, happenings, good things,
bad things, funny things, serious things or “Anythings” that
you want to share with our Airstream Friends to me at the
email address above. And keep them Newsletters coming in!
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Meet Me in Madison
Madison, IN
September 14-18, 2016
Our Region 5 Rally this year is in Madison, Indiana, September 14-18, 2016. Madison is nestled on the Ohio River
about half way between Louisville and Cincinnati. It is a town
rich in early American History, settled in 1809. Recognized
as “the prettiest small town in the Midwest” by the Ladies
Home Journal, and “Best Preserved Town in the Midwest”
by the Chicago Tribune, Madison boasts the largest historic
district in Indiana and the largest contiguous National Historic
Landmark District in the United States. There are over 133
blocks on the National Register of Historic Places and three
National Landmarks. See coupon in the back of this Blue Beret.
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Sidra Spies, Contributing Editor
Region 6 members are home from the International Rally.
Congratulations go out to International Past President Jim
Schwerdfeger and Raisin for an active, successful year. We are
so proud of the job that he did for all WBCCI members and
of course us in Region 6. We are looking forward to working
with the new incoming International President Richard and
First Lady Jan Girard.
Our current Region Officers are almost half way through
their terms. We want to encourage all units to continue their
efforts to increase membership. We are doing well this year,
so keep it up!
We want to encourage our Region 6 units to update their
websites as soon as their new officers have been selected.
Begin replacing older newsletters unless you have a section
for archives. Webmaster Ronnie Erb will work with the units
to accomplish this. If your unit has a new webmaster, he will
also work to get them on board and provide any training to
unit webmasters. Check it out at Region6.wbcci.net.
The Region 6 Rally location has been announced. We
will be returning to the same location as this past year. The
place is Picayune, MS at SunRoamers RV Resort, October
5–9 http://www.johnnyslakesidervresort.com/. Start making
your reservations. Registration forms are out and have been
sent to unit presidents.
Louisiana Unit has announced their 2016 Christmas Rally
to be held in Galveston, TX in conjunction with Galveston’s
Victorian Holiday Festival on December 2-4. Hosts are Gerald
and Bobby Peltier. All are welcome, so mark your calendars.
The Tennessee State rally was again a good time for all who
attended. The TN units have had great success with this rally.
The Alabama Unit held the Warm Springs Fling Rally in
early May at Pine Mountain CG in Georgia. This is a beautiful
area, full of history to visit. They planned tours to Callaway
Gardens and to the Infantry Museum at Fort Benning. President
Roosevelt’s Summer White House is a must see.
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Blue Beret / August 2016 Pensacola Unit held their Grandparents and Kids Rally in
April and it was a huge success. Its theme was Dr. Seuss - Cat
in the Hat. This was well thought out and fit the theme to a T.
Both adults and kids wore Dr. Seuss costumes, ate green eggs
(yep…they were really green!) and ham for breakfast, played
games, and went on a theme hike and picnic. What a treat!
Watch for a write up about this in the “Hints for Airstreamers”
page in an upcoming article for the Blue Beret. Watch for it
and make a note for our unit.
Get out and visit other units, near and far. We all love
visitors, meeting and making new friends. So look at all the
options listed in the Blue Beret and invite yourselves along.
Safe Travels and Happy Times from Region 6.
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Pete Yanke, Contributing Editor
Hi. My name is Pete Yanke. This is my first column as the
newly installed President of Region 7. Some of you already
know me, many of the rest I hope to meet in the next two
years. I am your voting representative at the International
Board of Trustees (IBT). I am your voice. Talk to me; share
your concerns and ideas. The region presidents control the
direction of the club.
There is a procedure in place for individual units to propose
changes as well as the IBT. It requires the majority of units in
a region to support a proposal. Region 7 is in a unique position
as there are only the three units. It means we can probably
move a lot faster than some of the larger regions. Our region
vote counts as much as a large region.
On to other musings…
I already need to beg forgiveness. It is somewhat interesting to write an article in current tense for a future printing.
I am sure I will slip up. These articles need to be submitted
6 weeks prior to publishing. With that in mind, if you have
something to be included get it to me early.
By the time this prints, the International and Peace Garden
Rallies will be over. The Tall Ships will be approaching quickly.
Look for some fall camping on the unit calendars. Also check
your neighbor unit calendars. Installation rallies are coming
up. If you are lucky enough to be travelling in January, check
out the IBT rally. We have enjoyed them immensely. It gives
you a chance to know the people that direct our club.
Go to other unit/region rallies and caravans. Use courtesy parking. Kathy and I had a great time this past winter.
We attended a unit rally at NTAC. We also caravanned with
some folks from the San Antonio area to the Region 9 rally
in Shawnee, OK. Region 9 president, Andy Selking and wife
Barb, put together a great time. (Oops… I did it. Andy is now
the past president.) We spent some quality time with Joe Long
and Gayle Ketchum near San Antonio. Roll them wheels. Go
visit some other folks.
As always...travel safe.
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Ann Barclay, Contributing Editor
John Shedd once wrote “A ship in harbour is safe, but
that is not what a ship is built for.” Likewise an Airstream in
storage is not what IT was built for. Are you getting the most
out of your Airstream product by being involved in rallies,
caravans and travel as often as possible? There are so many
opportunities to be involved both locally and long distance.
Are all of you aware that you may participate in any rally in
any locale by contacting the hosts listed in the Event section of
the Blue Beret? Of course there may be times that adding to a
planned rally may not be feasible, but most of the time you will
be a welcome addition, find new friends, and be involved in
new experiences. A few years ago we were going to be in St.
Louis for some warranty work on our trailer and had noticed
that the Greater St. Louis Unit was having a Spring Tune-Up
Rally at the same dealership and same time. Upon contacting
one of the hosts, we were enthusiastically invited to join in
their activities, tours, and meals and had a great time meeting
new and old acquaintances. This past spring at a rally with
two Region 8 units, a full-timer couple contacted the hosts
and were a delightful addition to that rally. They were able
to renew some old friendships, meet new people and join in
the group’s activities. So, as you travel to other areas, look
for Airstream activities that you might want to be involved in.
By now the 2016 International Rally at Lewisburg, WV is
history with new leaders in place. As we know, the Rally was
fully booked quite early. Region 8 had 42 members registered
this year with many of them being Early Workers. Many
activities, tours and seminars were available for everyone.
Start planning now to attend the 2017 Rally.
With the plant in Jackson Center expanding, new products
being unveiled, and a globally expanding club, it is an exciting
time to be an Airstreamer. Look for ways that you, too, to
become personally involved.
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Bill Kindle, Contributing Editor
As I write this, I am watching the rain here at the International Rally in Lewisburg, West Virginia. I think the rain
must have followed us from Houston. We are parked at the
fairgrounds here in Lewisburg and still waiting for several
hundred units to arrive. The many volunteers who work endless hours to make the International Rally a success are truly
special people. When you read this, Andy Selking will have
handed over the Region 9 presidential duties to Grady Ferry.
Andy and Barb deserve a big thank you for their effort the
last four years.
TAHI had their 4th Annual Doc Cain Fishing Tournament
and it was a great success. Attendees enjoyed great food such
as hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream. There is a fish story
for sure and I am sure it is a whopper.
Texas Hill Country Unit is celebrating its 50th Anniversary
this year. If you have any stories or pictures you would like
to include in their newsletter, please let them know.
The 48th Annual Region 9 Rally, “Airstream Aloha” will
be held March 20-26, 2017 at Mitchell RV Park located in
Perrin, TX. Activities include entertainment, seminars, games,
a flea market, theme days and door prizes. There will be a
crazy beach hat contest too! Rally parking fees include six (6)
nights of 30/50 amp electric, water, sewer and Wi-Fi. Rally
fees include 2 breakfasts and 3 dinners. Early registration
discounts are available through September 30. For registration
information, contact Grady Ferry at pizzacat@sbcglobal.net or
phone 713-825-9586.
Texas Country Air Rally: Urban Downtown Camping
Event, Quanah, Texas, October 18-23, 2016. This is the
second annual Texas Country Air Rally sponsored by the
Texas Plains Unit. It promises to be even more exciting than
last year. In addition to the many interesting seminars there
will be a salute to our veterans with a 1940’s USO Show, a
costume ball as well as a Texas Honky Tonk Night, concerts,
tours and a golf scramble. There is no electricity on site. Quiet
generators are allowed. Water is available. All activities are
within one block of the parking site. There is no fee for this
rally. Registration is first come/first served so register early! For more registration information, visit www.texasplains.
wbcci.net/texas-country-air-rally. The rally is sponsored by
Texas Plains Unit, The Three Rivers Foundation and Quanah
Economic Development Corporation.
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Carol Ortiz, Contributing Editor
REGION
August 1st! The last day of “Kicking Back in Kalispell,” the
Region 10 Rally. President, Bob Caldwell (and Darlene) and
their team of folks have done an outstanding job. Safe travels
to everyone as they are homeward bound from Montana, or
continuing onto another adventure!
WA Unit President, Norm Bahl (and Sylvia) and members
will be hurrying home for the Salmon Rally the very next
weekend. President, Terri Warren and husband, Hal, will be
hurrying back to Oregon to attend one of the 21 Unit rallies
that they scheduled for the year in hopes of meeting all of
their 200+ members. Jim Kolhoff, North Cascade WA Unit
President, will “Rest Awhile” in Hoodsport, Washington.
Actually, “Rest Awhile” is the name of the RV Park where
the NCW Unit will hold a rally.
Idaho starts our Region’s Installation Rallies (is it that
time already?) with a rally in Cascade. Next is the BC Unit
who will have their Installation rally in Merritt. The Montana
and Alberta Saskatchewan Units will be celebrating their
49th “Hands Across the Border” joint installation rally at the
beginning of September. To all who are finishing their terms
of office: “Thank you for your service.” Thanks for taking
your turn at helping our wonderful Airstream Units continue
their fun and adventures.
Yes, August is a busy month in Region 10. The weather is
just right for enjoying camping and campfires with our friends.
And I can almost taste the s’mores, can’t you?
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Bob Lauderdale, Contributing
Editor, http://region11.wbcci.net
Even though August is already here and the children are
dreading returning to school, there are still exciting things
ahead in Region 11. The Denco Unit will be hosting a Special Event Rally in Yuma, CO for “Old Threshers Days” on
September 8–11, 2016. This event offers a unique chance to
see lots of antique farm implements and memorabilia, tractor
pulls, great food and just a generally good family time for
all. Attendees will be able to stay on the Fairgrounds and be
within easy walking distance of all the activities. You can
find further information and an online Rally coupon at http://
www.wbcci-denco.org/. While you’re on the internet be sure
and check out the Utah Unit at http://utah.wbcci.net/. Our
new(ish) Unit is active and is committed to making sure that
their members enjoy their truly beautiful state. If you get the
chance to visit Utah and find yourself near Moab, you can
experience two of the most magnificent parks in the National
Park system. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks have
breathtaking scenery that will cause you to max out your
camera’s SD card and leave you arguing with your Significant
Other as to which is best. There are numerous RV friendly
commercial campgrounds in the area with full hookups along
with dry camping available in the National Parks and BLM
land. Westerners are used to being able to see long distances
but these parks give you a chance to really stretch your eyes.
September and October are busy times of year for the area
so be sure and make reservations. August can be a hot time
of the year for Region 11 so I recommend visiting any of
our mountain areas. Every state in the Unit has areas where
you can escape the dog days of summer and enjoy the cool
breeze and even cooler nights found at the higher elevations.
I guess the variety of scenery and climate helps makes our
Region special and a wonderful area to visit. I’ll leave you
with a quick reminder to put our Region 11 Rally on your fall
planning list. The “Ruidoso Roundup” Region 11 Rally will
be held October 5–9, 2016 in beautiful Ruidoso, New Mexico.
At an elevation of 6920 ft., Ruidoso is a mountain resort town
in the Sierra Blanca Mountains of south central New Mexico
and should be a wonderful time for all.
REGION
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Robert Stansbury, Contributing
Editor, http://region12.wbcci.net
Well, it’s time once again to remind folks about the Region
12 rally in Hemet, California before I leave for the International
Rally in West Virginia. October 12-16 will be the date in 2016
and the Golden Village Palms RV Resort will be the place.
For those of you not familiar with Southern California, Hemet
is between Interstate 8 and 10 and 10 miles east of Interstate
15. The El Camino Real Airstream Club will be our host.
The activities are many and varied. There will be an Octoberfest Day, pumpkin carving, dunking for apples, “Haunted
Airstream” decorating contest, costume contest, polka dancing
to an accordion band, authentic German Food, shuffleboard,
pickle ball, volleyball, swimming, horseshoes, and ladder toss.
Golf, boating, fishing and casinos are close by, along with
many wineries. Two great museums are close by at March
Air Force Base and the Western Science Museum. As you
can see, there are plenty of things to do. So hook up and find
those “HAPPY TRAILS TO HEMET!”
Region 12 Rally
Hemet, CA
October 12-16, 2016
We are looking forward to seeing you October 12-16 at the
Region 12 Rally in Hemet and this will be hosted by Unit 14,
El Camino Real. The Golden Palms RV Resort is a great place
to hold a rally. We have enjoyed it as a unit and we would like
to share it with you also. The month of October brings with
it many types of celebration from an
Oktoberfest day, to pumpkin carving, to dancing the Polka
with our favorite band of accordions, dressing up and taking
the grand prize. We will enjoy the authentic German food and
dancing. Bring your Lederhosen and German Ladies’ attire.
Important information:
• 2016 Region Rally Website: http://region12.wbcci.net/
region-12-calendar/2016- region-12-rally/
Registration options:
• Online Registration is available on the 2016 Region
Rally Website
• Paper Registration is available on the 2016 Region
Rally Website or by coupon in the back of the Blue
Beret.
EUROPE
Ian Jamieson, Contributing Editor
http://europe.wbcci.net
The Airstream Club International - WBCCI Europe, surely
the most international part of the WBCCI. Writing this in June,
we now cover 11 countries with 50 member Airstreams. 11
sounds a lot but we are not resting. There are 47 countries, 28
of them in the European Union. We don’t know how many of
them have Airstream owners but we keep looking.
The original seven members, who started WBCCI Europe
in October 2015, were a mix of ages and owned an even
split of vintage and European-spec Airstreams. That profile
has thankfully not changed and we are still attracting young
owners, couples with young children, dogs and cats as well
as the occasional retired full timers. Vintage Airstreams now
make up 46% of the Club and most of the 54% newer ones
are to the European specification.
Europe has 23 official national languages! Our website
is still “work in progress” and soon it will be structured into
four languages, German, French, English and Dutch/Flemish.
Although English is now used in most countries, we do have
members who don’t speak it. We are not an English club
and we want to avoid giving that impression. Members have
been great at volunteering to translate pages into their own
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Blue Beret / August 2016 Justin Humphreys
Greetings from your extended family here in Jackson Center, OH. I am writing
this month’s article after celebrating the 4th of July over the weekend. Summer is in
full swing here in Ohio!
When I last wrote an article for the Blue Beret, I reported that April was the largest
single month for retail sales by our dealers since the 1970’s. Everyone here at Airstream was thrilled about the big month for our dealers. Since April, we have broken
that record twice! So May and June are now the two largest retail months on the
books since the 1970’s for our dealers. This is critical as these numbers represent what
customers are actually buying from our dealers. As you can imagine, we are thrilled
at how the summer has started and the fact the last three months represent the three
largest we have had in over 30 years.
Airstream held its annual National Dealer Meeting in Columbus, OH, this past May.
It was a great event and allowed us to bring the dealers to Jackson Center, OH, where
they were able to see firsthand our many plant expansions. During the dealer meeting
we introduced a new travel trailer that we will launch to the public in September. The
dealers had to sign a non-disclosure to see it. I am happy to report they loved it and
it gave us many more orders that we were anticipating. More to come later this year
on the product, I can’t wait to share more with each of you.
The month of June was a busy month for Airstream as well. We
began the month with the Alumapalooza rally here at the plant. I
saw many WBCCI members at this rally and enjoyed getting to
spend time with them. At the end of the month, I hit the road with
my family and had an Airstream Classic in tow as we attended the
International Rally in Lewisburg, WV. As many of you know, I am
from the great state of West Virginia and it was nice traveling on
familiar country roads. The club, as always, were great hosts and
made my family and I feel right at home. On one day, the family
and I volunteered to help the local Habitat for Humanity office
deal with flood damage. Seeing the devastation firsthand was unbelievable. However, I am convinced the community had the best
group possible in town for a disaster like this. The volunteering on behalf of the
club and the donations provided were unbelievable. Wally would have been proud!
The rest of the rally was great. I enjoyed staying in a brand new 2017 Classic,
and despite my efforts otherwise, everything worked! The club was nice enough
to even make me a sign for me. My kids thought it was pretty cool that we had
a sign in front of the trailer! Many members stopped by asking me what certain
devices were on the trailer. As you can imagine, we take the opportunity to test
a lot of new gadgets on the manager’s trailer. It allows us to use them firsthand
before launching them to the market. I am glad we do this as about 50% of the
products we test we do not end up using. However, the ones we like, we really like
and we have confidence offering them in new products because we know they work
having used them firsthand!
In closing, I would like to personally thank both Jim and Raisin Schwerdfeger for
their support over the past year. Despite a natural disaster, Jim handled the rally in
WV with poise and did a great job. Unfortunately, due to the storms, Airstream was
unable to provide ice cream like we normally do. However, Jim asked that we donate
the amount we would have spent on the ice cream to a local charity supporting flood
victims. Airstream was honored to do so and it showed what true leadership looked
like during a tough time. Thank you Jim and Raisin! I look forward to working with
Richard Girard over the coming year.
On behalf of 700 hard working families in Jackson Center, Ohio, I would like to
thank you for your business and passion for our products. It means the world to us all.
Happy Airstreaming!
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Customer Relations Group
Greetings! As I write this article I am here in Lewisburg,
West Virginia attending the International Rally. It is great seeing
such a large number turn out for this event and I am glad I
had the opportunity to visit with many of you. I am having a
great time and I am glad I have the opportunity to bring our
small team and perform some service work, parts sales, etc.
There was some devastating flooding to this area just
before my arrival. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the
families who were impacted by this disaster and I hope they
have a quick recovery.
On the forums this past month I was reading a post from
an owner asking how and where he could jack up his trailer.
I will cover this along with stabilizer pad options and how
you can use them to actually help you change a tire if needed.
Where is the best place to jack up my trailer?
Airstream clearly marks jack points on all trailers by
adhering a “JACK” sticker under the trailers as seen below.
These labels point to the small aluminum plates riveted to the
underside of the trailer. These points mark the main frame rail.
The trailer should always be jacked up using the frame rail
and never jacked up on the axle. This could cause damage to
your torsion axle.
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Blue Beret / August 2016 Am I able to jack the trailer up on any other point?
The line under the coach where the dark gray or black wrap
meets the light colored underbelly indicates the main frame
rail line. You can use a jack anywhere along this line.
Does Airstream provide a jack?
Airstream does not provide a jack with the trailer. On the road,
we would recommend a bottle jack as the best tool for the job
for ease of transportation and storage. In your garage at home,
a floor jack is acceptable to use. Using a piece of wood will
disperse the weight to avoid possible damage to the underbelly.
Can you tell me more about leveling blocks?
Leveling blocks can be used in a variety of applications.
The main use is obviously to place under the tires to get a good
level trailer, even when the ground at your campsite may not
be. Airstream sells two types of leveling blocks in our retail
store, HossPad and Lynx Leveler brand leveling pads. Both
of these pads can be purchased through the Airstream online
store at https://store.airstream.com/ under “Travel Trailer
Accessories” and “Exterior” or by contacting the Airstream
store by phone at 937-596-6111 ext. 7423.
Changing a tire using HossPads and Lynx Levelers
Another use of the pads or blocks is for use in changing
a tire while on the road on dual axle trailers. If you are in
an area where a jack is not able to be used, a stack of pads
can be used to raise a tire off the ground to change it. In the
pictures below, you can see how both the HossPad and Lynx
Levelers are used:
Tire
to be
changed
HossPads
The HossPad is a three-inone leveling agent. This pad can
be used for jacking, leveling and
parking. It is made from recycled
rubber, so it is a green product. It
conforms to the ground for use
in uneven terrain and provides
both absorption of vibration and
insulation from the ground. It
even works with motor home
leveling jacks.
Airstream sells two sizes,
Large and Extreme.
The Large measures 1" x 8.6"x
8.6" and has a capacity load per
pad of 20,000 lbs. (500 psi).
The part number for the large pad is 18686W.
The Extreme pad measures 1" x 8.6"x 11.5" and has a
capacity load per pad of 30,000 lbs. (500 psi).
The part number for the Extreme pad 18686W-01.
Lynx Levelers
The Lynx leveling
blocks are one of
the most popular RV
accessories. Their
modular design allows
you to stack them
in any configuration
for any terrain. Just
stack the levelers into
a pyramid shape to
the desired height
and drive onto them
to level the coach.
They can also be used as a support base for stabilizing and/
or leveling equipment.
Airstream sells a 10-pack of Lynx Levelers. They measure
8.5" x 8.5" x 1" and have a weight capacity of 40,000 lbs.
The part number for the Lynx Levelers is 150287W.
Tire
to be
changed
I would love hearing from you and if you have a suggestion
or topic you would like to see covered in a future article, or
have a question just drop me a line at rmarch@airstream.com .
Have a great month!
Airstream Dealer Update
New Dealers
Airstream Inland Empire
18870 Camino Del Norte
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532
Ph. 714-433-3207
Traveland RV Airdrie
63 Kingsview Road SE
Airdrie, Alberta, Canada T4A 0A8
Ph. 866-945-2526
47 AIRSTREAM
Upgrade your rims/tires!
Offering: Michelin LTX M/S LT 225/75 R16 Load Range E Tire/Rim Assy
During the month of August 2016 only the rims/tires are: $379.95 each
plus installation fee. Original retail price: $399.95 each.
***Please call the number listed below to schedule your appointment
today!***
Airstream Factory Service Center
419 West Pike St
Jackson Center OH 45334
937-596-6111 EXT 7413
AIRSTREAM
Check out the new apparel now available on our online store. Please
visit www.airstream.com to place your order.
Carry your items
in this fun
Airstream
drawstring bag.
Measures: 16 ¼”x 20”
Airstream
women’s and
men’s Electrify Tshirts. Snowy gray
heather color with
Airstream EST.
1931 on the chest
of the shirt. The
trailer a logo is
located on the
back of the shirt
underneath the
collar.
48
Blue Beret / August 2016 Take this reversible and
water-resistant blanket
anywhere you go. Roll it
up when done using.
The Airstream logo is on
the front and also has
the trailer A logo on the
corner of the blanket.
Airstream men’s long sleeve
shirts.
• White Long sleeve has
gray accents along with
Airstream Embroidered
on the left chest.
• The flannel long sleeve is
gray and white with
Airstream embroidered
in white on left chest,
along with the trailer A
logo on the back just
below the collar.
Come join us in 2017 for an
all new ALUMAFLAMINGO!
Every site is full power (30&50 AMP) with water, and you are minutes
from the Daytona Speedway and beautiful beaches. This is a six night
event you don’t want to miss, and you are even in town for the
big race, the Daytona 500!
Sign up by clicking on the registration link at
www.alumaflamingo.com, or call 813-200-8877.
Limited to the
first 150 trailers,
so don’t delay!”
EUROPE
continued from page 28
Once you have secured the gas line and checked it for leaks,
you will need to turn the gas back on and purge the lines. You
can do this at the stove by turning on a burner and holding a
flame near it until it lites.
Your furnace gas lines should also be purged by turning on
the heat. As a final check, use a gas leak detector and make
sure there are no propane leaks.
Charlie Burke
continued from page 44
language and again we are grateful to Carolyn Beardshear in
the US for her help in making this possible on the website.
12 Airstreams attended an unofficial mini-rally in West
Sussex, England in May. We had a great time and it was
amazing to see a field of European Unit Airstreams with their
red numbers and Europe logo flags. We are looking forward
to the first WBCCI rally to be held outside North America,
in the South of France at BelRepayre. By the time you read
this, we will be bathing in the memories of the great event in
the 61 year history of the WBCCI. Wally would be proud!
Watch out for more about that in a future issue!
49 INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION/RALLY
2017
Jan 16-21
Jul 22-29
IBT Rally, Casa Grande, AZ
2017 International Convention/Rally,
Escanaba, Michigan
NATIONAL RALLIES
Sep 12-18
Sep 23-27
Sep 24-Oct 2
Sep 30-Oct 4
Pendleton Round-up, Pendleton, OR
Antelope Rally, Medicine Bow, WY
Swiss Festival, Sugarcreek, OH
Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque, NM
SPECIAL EVENT RALLIES
Aug 7-14
Aug 17-22
Sep 8-11
Oct 5-9
Oct 17-23
Dec 29Jan 2, 2017
Galax Old Time Fiddlers Convention, Galax, VA
Tall Ships Rally, Duluth, MN
Old Threshers, Yuma, CO
Storytelling Festival, Jonesborough, TN
Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival, Ketchum, ID
Rose Parade Rally, Pasadena, CA
NATIONAL CARAVANS
Jul 12-Sep 12 N-45-C
Jul 13-Aug 19 N-45-A
Aug 20-Oct 10 N-45-H
Sep 10-24
N-45-N
Sep 8-Oct 7
N-45-M
Oct 4-Nov 12 N-45-E
2017
Mar 14-29
N-46-H
Mar 23-Apr 13 N-46-I
Mar 30-Apr 22 N-46-E
Apr-May TBA N-45-N
Apr 4-May 2
N-46-K
May 29-Jun 16 N-46-J
Jun 21-Jul 13 N-46-B
Jul 5-Aug 14 N-46-F
Jul 30-Aug 13 N-46-L
Aug 2-22
N-46-A
Alyeska, the Great Land - Leaders: Johnjulio
Ph. 814-484-7221
STANDBY ONLY Nor’ by Nor’ East - Leaders:
Lake Ph. 781-837-2539
Southwest Adventure - Leaders: Thompson
Ph. 850-212-4719 / Glassey Ph. 206-605-2986
Ores, Shores, Waters, and Lights - East Leaders: DeLeeuw Ph: 517-250-5060
STANDBY ONLY The American Revolution in
the Northern Colonies - Leaders: Jones
Ph. 703-780-6597
STANDBY ONLY Southeast Coast Spectacular
- Leaders: Carnein Ph. 623-974-4762
STANDBY ONLY Cajun Country - Leaders:
Boudreaux Ph. 985-209-0376
Georgia Plantations & More - Leaders:
Anderson Ph. 850-896-0567
Spindletop - Leaders: Kindle/Snow
Ph. 713-907-4624
Springtime in Kentucky - Leaders: Wilson
Ph. 270-792-3814
Civil War - Part 1 - Leaders: Spillman
Ph. 225-405-4057
Taste of the Blue Ridge - Leaders: Blanchard
Ph. 713-301-7244
Canadian Rocky Mountains - Leaders: Leach
Ph. 281-536-6185
Nor' by Nor' East - Leaders: Lake
Ph. 781-264-4550
Ores, Shores, Waters, and Lights - East Leaders: DeLeeuw Ph: 517-250-5060
Golf-N-Around - Leaders: Skipper/Blanchard
Ph. 850-528-0437
Aug 24-Oct 14 N-46-G
Sep 6-Oct 14 N-46-M
2018
N-47-A
N-47-B
N-47-C
N-47-D
N-47-G
N-47-H
N-47-I
N-47-J
N-47-K
N-47-L
N-46-M
50
Blue Beret / August 2016 Cajun Country - Leaders: Boudreax Ph. 985-209-0376
Alyeska, The Great Land - Leaders: Johnjulio
Ph. 216-533-1752
Georgia Plantations & More - Leaders: Anderson
Ph. 850-896-0567
American Revolution in the Northern Colonies - Leaders:
Jones Ph. 703-780-6597
Florida Fantasy - Leaders: Skipper Ph. 850-528-0437
Gone to Texas - Leaders: Snow Ph: 832-217-4508
Southwest Adventure - Leaders: Montague/Anderson
Ph. 850-212-3726
Springtime in the Rockies - Leaders: Heist
Ph. 402-304-1843
Nor' by Nor'East - Leaders: Lake Ph. 781-264-4550
Southeast Coast Spectacular - Leaders: Carnein
Ph. 623-974-4762
Civil War Part II - Leaders: Spillman Ph. 225-405-4057
UNIT CARAVANS
Aug 29-Sep 17 U-422
Sep 14-23
U-420
Sep 23-Oct 8
Southwest Adventure - Leaders: Montague/
Thompson Ph. 850-212-3726
The American Revolution - Southern Campaign
- Leaders: Jones Ph. 703-780-6597
U-421
Small Towns of Central British Columbia British Columbia Unit, Leaders: Van Iderstine,
Ph. 604-910-1510
Door County Wisconsin - Again! Greater St. Louis MO Unit, Leaders:
Knernschield/Kolley, Ph. 537-840-5441
Balloon Fiesta Caravan - Texas Highland Lakes
Unit, Leader: Craig, Ph. 512-633-0380
REGION
1
Region 1 Website: http://region1.wbcci.net
Aug 4-7
Region 1 Rally, Montmagny, Quebec
Cape Cod Massachusetts Unit www.capecod.wbcci.net
Jul 31-Aug 4 Caravan to Region 1 Rally w/Charter Oak CT Unit, CT
River Valley to Quebec, Bard Fuller, email: bardfuller@
hotmail.com / Bob Scott, email: rdscottrms@verizon.net /
Larry Lamontagne, email: larry-pat@eckon.net
Aug 4-7
Region 1 Snow Goose Rally "Migrating North", Montmagny
Municipal Park, Montmagny, QC, Gilles Daigle, email:
gillesdaigle@fdgillesdaigle.com
Sep 23-25
Boston Harbor/Hingham Bay Joint Rally w/New England
Unit, Wompatuck SP, Hingham, MA, Doug Hart, email:
doughart@pimboston.com / Wayne Rocheleau, email:
wrochdvm@gmail.com
Charter Oak Connecticut Unit - www.connecticut.wbcci.net
Jul 31-Aug 4 Migrating North to Quebec Caravan, Rich Kushman, email:
rich.kath@icloud.com
Aug 26-28
Water-Fire Providence Rally, Holiday Acres Family CG,
North Scituate, RI, Bard Fuller, email: bardfuller@hotmail.
com
Sep 23-25
Norman Rockwell Museum Rally, Woodland Hills CG,
Austerlitz, NY, Evie Watts, email: evelynwatts@sbcglobal.
net
New England Unit - http://newengland.wbcci.net
Sep 10-12
Run to the Rock Rally/Fall Bus Mtg, Pinewoods Lodge CG,
Plymouth, MA, Douglas Hart, email: doughart@pimboston.
com
Central Pennsylvania Unit – http://centralpenn.wbcci.net
Delaware Valley New Jersey Unit – http://dvnju.wbcci.net
Sep 16-18
Delmarva Unit - http://rehobothboardwalk.com/wbdelmarva
Aug TBA
Aug TBA
Sep 22-24
Sep 16-18
Region 1 Snow Goose Rally, Montmagny Muncipal Park,
Montmagny, QC, Gilles Daigle 418-884-1333, email:
gillesdaigle@fdgillesdaigle.com
Installation Rally, Robert Dion 450-469-5226, email: robertdion@videotron.ca
White Mountains New Hampshire Unit - wmu0065.wbcci.net
Aug 4-7
Sep 9-12
Caravan to Region 1 Rally, Montmagny, QC, meet TBA,
Mary Lehner 802-496-3496, email: melehner@aol.com
Fall Rally/Mtg, Fish Creek Pond CG, Kit Wheatley 802899-2839, email: dickandkit@me.com
REGION
2
Sep 16-18
Sep 16-18
New York State Rally, Angelica, NY
Pennsylvania State Rally, Gettysburg, PA
Al-Mon-O Pennsylvania Unit - http://al-mon-o.wbcci.net
Aug TBA
Sep TBA
Buddy Rally, Penn Wood Airstream Park, 999 Kindel Rd,
New Bethlehem, PA, Paul Labuda 724-423-4873, email:
plabuda@wpa.net
Berkshire New York Unit
Aug TBA
Sep TBA
Luncheon, Barbara Bondar 845-323-2375, email:
jazzladyb@gmail.com
Picnic, Margaret Russell 845-266-3177
Central Maryland Unit –
http://centralmarylandunit166.wbcci.net
Aug TBA
Sep TBA
Rally, TBA
9/11 Rally, Flight 93 National Memorial, Tom Potter
3rd Annual Picnic, TBA
Home Show/Shorebirds Rally, TBA
Installation Rally, 4H Park, Centreville, MD, Carl Anderson
302-422-5087
Hudson-Mohawk New York Unit - http://hudmo.wbcci.net
Aug 11-14
Ladies Choice Rally, Thornbush Acres, Indian Lake, NY,
Geoff Whittle 518-783-1606, email: gwteddy@hotmail.com
Sep 16-18
New York State Rally, Allegany FG, Angelica, NY, Bob
Stark 518-365-8510, email: bob.claudias@gmail.com
Sep 30-Oct 2 Men's Choice Rally, Lake Lauderdale CG, 744 Cty Rt
61, Cambridge, NY, Geoff Whittle 518-783-1606, email:
gwteddy@hotmail.com
Keystone Pennsylvania Unit - http://keystone.wbcci.net
Metropolitan New York Unit - http://metrony.covvo.com
Jul/Aug TBA Bethel Woods Concert Rally, Bethel Woods, NY, Mary
Morello 516-672-2402 / Ted Strickroth 631-722-4645
Aug 12-14
Casino & Camping Rally, Turning Stone Casino CG,
Verona, NY, Bill Rosenthal, email: bill_rosenthal@msn.com
Sep 16-18
NY State/Installation Rally, Allegany Cty FG, Angelica,
NY, Ray Wagner 585-334-0816 / 585-208-7884, email:
rwagner27@frontier.net
Sep 23-25
Adirondack Fall Balloon Festival, Glenn Falls, NY, email:
anthony.colao@gmail.com
Mid-Atlantic Unit - http://midatlantic.wbcci.net
Sep TBA
Quebec Canada Unit - http://unitquebec.wbcci.net
Aug 4-7
NJ State Rally, Jersey Shore Haven, Bota Rasanda 856392-1881, email: aikifun@aol.com
Annual Mtg/Installation, Little Bennett Reg. Park, 23701
Frederick Rd, Clarksburg, MD, Luke Brennecke 301524-1493, email: luke.brennecke@gmail.com / Rosann
Marquardt, email: rosann_marquardt@yahoo.com
New Jersey Unit https://sites.google.com/site/njunitoriginal
New York Finger Lakes Unit - http://nyfingerlakes.wbcci.net
Aug 19-21
Sep 16-18
Sep 19
Camping in the Canyon/Buddy Rally, Rt. 6, Wellsboro,
PA, Ed Valentin 607-687-4177 / 607-761-5791, email:
edwardva@outlook.com
Installation Rally, Angelica, NY, Ray Wagner 585-334-0816,
email: rwagner27@frontier.net
Caravan to Swiss Festival, Sugarcreek, OH, Ray Wagner
585-334-0816, email: rwagner27@frontier.net / Roy DeWitt
585-265-9693
Ontario Canada Unit - http://ontarioairstream.wbcci.net
Sep 2-5
Provincial Fall Rally/Annual Gen Mtg, Richmond FG, 6095
Perth St, Richmond, ON, Rob Douglas 613-736-0560,
email: 124registrar1@wbcci.net
Sep 30-Oct 2 Fall Rendezvous, Shangri-La Niagara CG, 17th St, Lincoln
(Jordon Station) ON, Merlyn Green 905-228-0788, email:
nylremg@aol.com
Penn-Lehigh Unit – http://penn-lehigh.wbcci.net
Pennsylvania Unit - www.pennwood.org
Sep 2-3
Labor Day Rally
Washington DC Unit - http://wdcu.wbcci.net
Aug 6-13
Sep 15-18
Finger Lakes Fun Rally, Hickory Hills Family CG, Bath, NY,
Rob Sunde, email: gmcclell@verizon.net
Killens Pond Rally, Killens Pond SP, DE, Greg Wilson,
email: flamingo.babe@comcast.net
Watchung New Jersey Unit - www.watchungunit.org
Aug 19-21
Sep TBA
Rally, Jersey Shore Haven Airstream Park, George Kiesel
908-930-0550, email: gkiesel@ptd.net
NJ State Rally
51 REGION
3
Aug 7-14
Galax Old Time Fiddlers Conv.,
Galax, VA
Big Bend Florida Unit - http://bigbendfl.wbcci.net
Sep 9-11
Eagles Roost RV Resort, Lake Park, GA
Carolinas Unit of North Carolina - http://carolinasnc.wbcci.net
Aug 11-14
Sep 8-11
Let's Cool Off! Rally, VA Highland Haven Airstream Park
540-651-9050 www.vahighlandhaven.com, 6517 Highland
Haven Rd, Copper Hill, VA, Keith Schneider 919-906-9014,
email: susanneappraiser@hotmail.com
Rally, Claytor Lake SP, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr, Dublin, VA
(near Radford), Keith Schneider 919-906-9014, email:
susanneappraiser@hotmail.com
Coastal Georgia - http://coastalgeorgia.wbcci.net
Aug 5-7
Rally, Brunswick Beach Camping Resort, 7200 KOA Dr
SW, Sunset Beach, NC, Eric Nelson 910-754-7527, email:
ensu@atmc.net
Everglades Florida Unit - http://everglades.wbcci.net
Florida Unit - http://floridaunit027.wbcci.net
Sep 15-18
Rally, Blueberry Hill RV Resort, 6233 Lowery St, Bushnell,
FL, Tom Thompson 954-536-2175, email: sbgthompson@
aol.com
Florida Springs Unit - http://floridasprings.wbcci.net
Florida Suncoast Unit - http://suncoast.wbcci.net
Florida Treasure Coast Unit - http://ftcu.wbcci.net
Georgia Unit - http://topofgeorgia.wbcci.net
Aug 31-Sep 5 Labor Day/Homecoming/Election Rally, Top of GA Park,
14255 Hwy 75 N, Helen, GA, George Ward 912-657-0139,
email: gcward1@bellsouth.net
Northern Virginia Unit - http://northva.wbcci.net
Aug 7-14
Galax Special Events Rally
Sep 30-Oct 2 Commonwealth Rally, Williamsburg, VA
Palmetto State South Carolina Unit
http://palmettostate.wbcci.net
Aug 12-14
Sep 9-11
Summer Fun Rally, Palmetto Cove RV Park, 521 Table
Rock Rd, Cleveland, SC, Terry Montgomery 803-242-6125
Apple Picking Time Rally, Palmetto Cove RV Park, 521
Table Rock Rd, Cleveland, SC, Terry Montgomery 803242-6125
Piedmont North Carolina Unit - http://piedmontunit.wbcci.net
Aug 7-14
Sep 8-11
Galax Old Fiddler's Conv/Rally, Cool Breeze CG, 2330
Edmonds Rd, Galax, VA, Bernie Lackmann 336-998-3979,
email: lackmannrv@gmail.com
Rally, Hibernia CG, Kerr Lake Rec Area, 2041 Hibernia Rd,
Henderson, NC, from I-85 Exit 24 go N on NC 39 for 12.5
mi, turn R on Hibernia Rd, Richard Paschall 919-404-1869,
email: af06@att.net
Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Unit http://shenandoahvalleyofva.wbcci.net
South Carolina Coastal Unit - www.sccoastalunit.com
Sep 9-11
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Southeastern Camping Unit http://secamping.wbcci.net
Sep 13-18
Rally, Santee SP, Carolyn Elaine Jarrett 843-412-5023,
email: celainejarrett@att.net
Blue Beret / August 2016 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Rally, Bardstown, KY, see
details at KYbourbonfestival.com, Don Hughes
Tidewater Virginia Unit - www.tidewaterwbcci.net
Virginia Unit - http://virginia.wbcci.net
Aug 4-7
Aug 8-13
Sep TBA
Highland Festival/Bus Mtg, Abingdon,VA, Grindstone CG,
1946 Laurel Valley Rd, Troutdale, VA, Sam Barnard 540248-7555, email: sakaba755@gmail.com
Old Fiddler's Convention, Cool Breeze CG, 2330
Edmonds Rd, Galax, VA 866-342-0300, www.
coolbreezecampground.com, Matt Hackney, email:
eroney@aol.com
Commonwealth Installation Rally, TBA
Western North Carolina Unit - http://wnc.wbcci.net
Aug 18-21
Ice Cream Rally, Crooked River SP, St. Marys, GA
Eastern North Carolina Unit - http://encu.wbcci.net
Sep 16-18
South Florida Unit http://southflorida.wbcci.net
Sep 15-18
Franklin-Summer Rally, Great Outdoors Resort, 321
Thumpers Trail, Franklin, NC, www.gorvresort.com,
George James III, 828-332-1396, email: lm555@frontier.
com
Rally, Top O'Georgia, 14255 GA 75, Helen, GA, www.
topofgeorgia.wbcci.net, TBA
REGION
4
Aug 3-7
Michigan State Rally, Ravenna, MI
Sep 24-Oct 2 Swiss Festival National Rally,
Sugarcreek, OH
Akron Ohio Unit - www.akronwbcci.com
Aug 11-14
Rally, ABC CG, Carrollton, OH, Vern Ketchum 330-3091715, email: air1650@aol.com
Aug 17
Alumni Luncheon, Golden Corral Rest., Canton, OH, Paul
Critean 330-862-7015, email: scritean@msn.com
Aug 30-Sep 3 Election Rally, TBA, Charlotte Hill 330-256-2199, email:
landlady247@att.net
Appalachian Unit of West Virginia
Sep 24-Oct 2 Swiss Festival National Rally
Cincinnati Ohio Unit - http://cincinnati.wbcci.net
TBA
Fall Fling Rally or Caravan, Darren Baker 937-339-9451,
email: darren.baker@frontier.com
Columbus Ohio Unit - email: pbadgero1@columbus.rr.com
Land-O-Lakes of Ohio Unit - http://landolakesohio.wbcci.net
Mahoning Valley Ohio Unit - www.mvou.wbcci.net
Aug TBA
Entertainment Rally, TBA, Rick Richardson, email:
rickelainehq@gmail.com
Metro Detroit Michigan Unit http://metrodetroitunit137.wbcci.net
Aug 3-7
MI State Rally "Reminiscing in Ravenna", Crockery Creek
RV Park, Ravenna, MI, Susan Stigleman 586-781-9030,
email: air13@comcast.net
Miami Valley Unit of Ohio - http://miamivalleyohio.wbcci.net
Aug 3
Sep 7
Breakfast 9 AM, Fairborn Family Diner & Rest. 937-8799454, 419 Broad St, Fairborn, OH, Tom Heckman 937-3358614
Breakfast 9 AM, Fairborn Family Diner & Rest. 937-8799454, 419 Broad St, Fairborn, OH, Tom Heckman 937-3358614
Michigan Unit
Aug 3-7
MI State Rally, Crockery Creek CG, Metro Detroit Unit
Sep 24-Oct 2 Swiss Festival National Rally, Winklepleck Grove,
Sugarcreek, OH, Larry Kurkowski 586-214-1777
Mid-Eastern Michigan Unit
Sep 15-18
Buddy Rally, Lost Lake Woods Club, Lincoln, MI, take US
23 N from Standish, go thru Tawas & Oscoda, proceed N to
Harrisville, turn L (W) on M-72 at traffic light in Harrisville,
go until you reach Barlow Rd (about 5 mi.), school sign at
Barlow, turn R (N) at Barlow, continue until you see red &
white fence posts, reach Lost Lake Woods Club gate on L,
pick up phone at gate and punch 1111, tell office you are
visting Ruess', call for reservations, Bob Ruess 989-7367683, email: cruess321@aol.com
Mohican Valley Ohio Unit
http://mohicanvalleyohio.wbcci.net/
Aug 6
Potluck 11:30 AM, Ron & Audrey Ault, 4992 Iberia-Bucyrus
Rd, Galion, OH, 419-468-6537
Aug 22-29
Rally, State FG, Springfield, IL, Mike Pierce 419-884-3931
Sep 8
Dinner Mtg 6 PM, Steve's Dakota Grill, 3101 Park Ave W,
Ontario, OH, Steve Rhodes 567-303-9644
Sep 24-Oct 2 Swiss Festival Rally, Sugarcreek, OH, Vicki Ettenhofer
614-841-0098
Northern Ohio Virtual Airstream Unit - www.campnova.com
Put-in-Bay Historical Weekend, Middle Bass Island, Dan
Bihary 440-453-9782, email: dbihary@hotmail.com
Presidents Rally, Point Pleasant, OH, Tom Brown 419-203Sep 15-18
1681, email: tomrbrown1951@gmail.com
Sep 22-Oct 2 Swiss Festival National Rally, Sugarcreek, OH, Vicki
Ettenhofer 614-841-0098
Sep 29-Oct 2 Art Smith Fish Fry/Installation Rally, Old Mill Run CG, 8544
W 590, Thorntown, IN, Richard Yoder 260-820-3481, email:
rpyoder2@yahoo.com
Kentucky Unit - http://kentucky.wbcci.net
Aug 3-7
Sep 14-18
127 Yard Sale Rally, Bishop's Estate, 515 Frank Grider Rd,
Russell Springs, KY, David Bishop 813-334-0768
Region 5 Rally, Jefferson Cty. FG, 3851 W State St,
Madison, IN
Northern Illinois Unit - http://northernillinois.wbcci.net
Sep 14-18
Sep TBA
Region 5 Rally, Madison, IN, Jim Kraner 847-382-3583,
email: jimkraner@sbcglobal.net
Caravan and Swiss Festival National Rally, Sugarcreek,
OH, Jim Kraner 847-382-3583, email: jimkraner@
sbcglobal.net
Southern Illinois Unit - http://southernillinois.wbcci.net
Aug 19-21
Sep 17
Rally, Whittington Woods CG, 14297 SH 37, Whittington,
IL, whittingtonwoodscampground.com, Gordon White 618319-0523
Annual Business Mtg at Region 5 Rally, Gordon White 618319-0523
Southern Indiana Unit - http://southind.wbcci.net
Sep 14-18
Region 5 Rally, Madison, IN, Larry Abrams 270-685-1610,
email: landlabrams@gmail.com
Sep 8-11
The Western Reserve Camping Unit
www.cleveland.wbcci.net
Aug 18-21
Sep 5-7
Sep 7-11
Joint Rally w/Mahoning Valley OH Unit, Celebrate Erie
Festival & RV Flea Market, Maxwell Farms, Erie, PA, RSVP
to kellyo@tcgco.com
Niagara Falls + Casinos + Wineries Rally, Four Mile
Creek SP, 1 Four Mile Creek Dr, Youngstown, NY, Tom
Christopher, RSVP to kellyo@tcgco.com
Finger Lakes + Fall Colors + Wineries Rally, Sampson SP,
6096 Rte 96A, Romulus, NY, Tom Christopher, RSVP to
kellyo@tcgco.com
REGION
5
REGION
6
Oct 5-9
Oct 5-9
Region 6 Rally, Picayune, MS
Storytelling Festival Rally, Jonesborough, TN
Alabama Unit - http://alabama.wbcci.net/
2nd Mon each month: Dinner 6 PM, TBA, Montgomery, AL, call for
directions, Paul Aehnlich 334-277-9647, email: pca2@
charter.net
TBA each month: Luncheon North Alabama, call for directions, Colet
Schmidt 256-880-5886, email: cschmidt343@gmail.com
Arkansas Razorback Unit http://arkansasrazorback.wbcci.net/
1st Thurs bi-monthly: Feb-Dec Luncheon 11:30 AM, rest. & location TBA
Larry Madden 479-221-2378, email: h70man@cox.net
Region 5 Website:
Sep 22-25
Sep 14-18
East Tennessee Unit - http://easttennesee.wbcci.net
Region 5 Rally, Madison, IN
Central Indiana Unit - www.centralind.wbcci.net
Aug 19-21
Sep 14-18
Weekender, Moraine View SRA, Leroy, IL, Lana Russel
317-410-4750
Region 5 Rally, Madison, IN, Lana Russel 317-410-4750
Illinois Lincolnland Unit - http://lincolnland.wbcci.net
Aug 12-15
History Lessons Rally, Parke Cty FG, 14727 N US 41,
Rockville, IN, N of Rockville on US 41, 2 mi. N of jct. w/US
36, 6 mi. S of jct. w/SR 47, Susan Swearingen 309-8245085, email: smsflyfisher@hotmail.com
Indiana Unit - http://indiana.wbcci.net
1st Mon each month except December: Dinner 5 PM, Golden Corral, 6315
S Scatterfield Rd., Anderson, IN, S of exit 226 I-69, Robert
Green 765-644-5289, email: nabogreen@aol.com
1st Thurs each month except December: Dinner 6 PM, Sara's Family
Rest., N 5792 Coventry Ln, Fort Wayne, IN, S of I-69 &
US 224, Christopher Seplak 260-409-4750, email: mama.
pyrobear21@gmail.com
Aug 18-21
Sep 23-25
50th Anniversary Rally, Bull Shoals-White River SP, 153
Dam Overlook Ln, Bull Shoals, AR, Larry Madden 479-2212378, email: h70man@cox.net
Rally, Around Pond RV, Baileyton, Gary Dawn
Bus Mtg/Election Rally, TCPC, Jim Carr
Greater New Orleans Louisiana Unit - http://gnola.wbcci.net/
Aug 13
Sep 22-24
Planning Luncheon Noon, TBA, Doyle Hunt 504-450-1204,
email: doyeugene@gmail.com
Joint Installation Rally, Lakeside RV Park, Livingston, LA,
Doyle Hunt 504-450-1204, email: doyeugene@gmail.com
Louisiana Unit - http://louisiana.wbcci.net/
Louisiana Acadiana Unit - http://louisianaacadiana.wbcci.net
Sep 22-24
Installation Rally, Lakeside RV Park, Livingston, LA, from
I-12 take exit #22 S for 3 mi., park on L, Nettie Simoneaux
337-896-6661, email: cnsimo@cox.net
53 Memphis Tennessee Unit - http://memphis.wbcci.net
Aug 13
Sep 8-11
Luncheon 11:30 AM, El Mezcal, 7424 US 64, Bartlett,
TN 901-417-6026, Jim Drier 901-233-2711, email:
tnairstream@gmail.com
Installation Rally, Joe Wheeler SP, 4401 McLean Dr,
Rogersville, AL, GPS: .N.34-47.5W.87-22.8 http://www.
alapark.com/joe-wheeler-state-park, Walter Jones 901826-5450, email: jjones45@yahoo.com
Mississippi Unit - http://mississippiunit.wbcci.net/
Sep 21-25
Election Rally, Lake Lowndes SP, Lake Lowndes Rd,
Columbus, MS, Don Hummel 662-392-6065 / 662-4534618
Nashville Music City Tennessee Unit http://nashville.wbcci.net/
Aug 20
Sep 8-11
Summer Luncheon, TBA, Jerry Kimbrough 615-804-3881,
email: junkmanswife@bellsouth.net
Election Rally, Beechplace Farm, Owensboro, KY, off Hwy
54 E at Fariview Dr, Gene Gough 615-579-5223, email:
eegough@bellsouth.net
Pensacola Florida Unit - http://pensacolaflorida.wbcci.net/
Aug 19-21
Sep 16-18
End of the Road/Buddy Rally, Mystic Springs Cove, 591
Mystic Springs Rd, McDavid FL, 27.5 mi. N of intersection
of I-10 & US 29 or 10.5 mi. S of intersection of FL Hwy 4
& US 29, CG Host 850-256-3280, email: gloriadcarter@
gmail.com
Election/Installation Rally, Mystic Springs Cove, 591 Mystic
Springs Rd, McDavid FL, 27.5 mi. N of intersection of I-10
& US 29 or 10.5 mi. S of intersection of FL Hwy 4 & US 29,
CG Host 850-256-3280, email: gloriadcarter@gmail.com
Tennessee Unit - http://tennessee.wbcci.net
REGION
7
Aug 17-22
Region 7/Tall Ships
Rally, Duluth, MN
Minnesota Unit - http://minnesota.wbcci.net
Sep 2-5
Sep 16-18
Fall Rally/Rollag Steam Threshers, Rollag, MN, about 30
mi. E/SE of Fargo, ND, on MN Hwy 32, Sharon Ramler,
email: h47ramler@gmail.com
Installation Rally, MN Airstream Park, 8795 82nd St SE,
Clear Lake, MN, David Piehl, email: davidpiehl2002@
yahoo.com
North Dakota Peace Garden Unit - www.nodak.wbcci.net
Aug 17-22
Sep 15-18
Tall Ships Special Event Rally, Buffalo Valley CG, 2586
Guss Rd, Duluth, MN, Pete Yanke, email: pyanke@aol.
com
Street Fair Installation Rally, Harmon Lake CG, Mandan,
ND, 9 mi. N of I-94 on ND Hwy 1806, .5 mi. W on Cty Rd
20, Larry Ruebel, email: lruebel@midco.net
Wisconsin Unit - http://wisc.wbcci.net
Aug 2-4
Aug 4
Aug 4-7
54
Boondocking Campout, Hiawatha NF, Forest Hwy 13,
Wetmore, MI, Jane Carmichael 906-236-3677, email:
janecarmichael2000@yahoo.com
One Day Caravan, Hiawatha NF to Marquette, MI, FH 13
to M28 to US 41 N, Jane Carmichael 906-236-3677, email:
janecarmichael2000@yahoo.com
Mardi Gras Campout, Tourist Park, 2145 Sugar Loaf Ave,
Marquette, MI (mqt.cty.org/parks_tourist), Jane Carmichael
906-236-3677, email: janecarmichael2000@yahoo.com
Blue Beret / August 2016 Sep 16-18
Sep 22-25
Road America Camp Out, Elkhart Lake, N7390 St Hwy 67,
Plymouth, WI, Don Stenz 920-693-2146, email: slem@tds.
net
Go Wild Camp Out/Bus Mtg/Installation, Evergreen
CG, W5449 Archer Lane, Wild Rose, WI, www.
evergreencampsites.com, Jane Carmichael 906-236-3677,
email: janecarmichael2000@yahoo.com
REGION
8
Region 8 Website:
Greater St. Louis Missouri Unit - http://gslunit.wbcci.net
Aug 16-21
Sep 8-11
Sep 14-23
Sun & Fun Rally-Bring the Kids, Lazy Days CG, 214 Hwy
J, Danville, MO, W on I-70 to exit 217 (Hwy K), go S on K,
follow signs, Ray Kolley 314-330-0736, email: rdkjak83@
aol.com
Last Chance at Summer Rally, 370 Lakeside Park RV CG,
St. Peters, MO, I-370, exit 2 then N on Truman Rd to park
entrance, Ray Kolley 314-330-0736, email: rdkjak83@aol.
com
Door County WI AGAIN Caravan, rendezvous near
Rockford, IL, Ed Knernschield 573-480-5441, email:
ehk9559@aol.com
Iowa Unit - http://iowaunit.wbcci.net
Aug 11-14
Sep 8-11
Rally, Kalona City CG, 110 E Ave, Hwy 1 & 22, Kalona, IA,
Larry Dellamuth 319-668-3427, email: ljdell@gmail.com
Lazy Days on the River Rally, Clarks Ferry Rec. Area, 3860
Sunset Blvd (Hwy 22), Muscatine (Mountpilier) IA, Paul
Ryan 641-455-9444, email: ryan.j.p@juno.com
Kansas City Missouri Unit - http://kansascityunit.wbcci.net
Aug 6
Sep 22-25
Picnic 11 AM, Krug Park, St. Joseph, MO, Jerry VanVickle
816-646-2392, email: judyvanvickle@me.com
Fall Installation Rally, Arrowhead Point RV Park, Osceola,
MO, Larry Poage 816-589-6321, email: lpoage@kc.rr.com
Missouri Greater Ozark Unit
http://mogreaterozarkunit.wbcci.net
Sep 15-18
Rally, Denton Ferry RV Park, 740 Denton Ferry Rd, Cotter,
AR, GPS: 36.2924,-92.522278, Rick Keith 918-314-1041,
email: rmkeith8070@sbcglobal.net
Nebraska Unit - http://nebraskaunit.wbcci.net
2nd Mon each month except 2nd Sat in Jan, Apr, Jul & Oct: Luncheon
11:45 AM, Parker’s Smokehouse, 16880 Hwy. 6, Ashland,
NE, I-80 Hwy 63 exit turn N for 5 mi, located at intersection
of Hwy. 6, Mike Sisk 402-686-0063, email: mescas1@
hotmail.com
Sep 15-18
Big Times in the Big "O"!, Haworth Park, Bellevue, NE,
take Hwy 370 towards Missouri River Bridge, located
under bridge, Bill Kallmer 402-290-8910, email: kallmer@
centurylink.net
North Iowa Unit - http://northiowaunit.wbcci.net
Aug 4-7
Sep 8-11
Rally, Boone, IA, Dan Bamberry 402-305-8942, email:
odangbam@hotmail.com
County Fair Rally, Spencer, IA, Jeff Peterson 712-2530245, email: jp6896@q.com
REGION
9
REGION
10
Region 9 Website:
http://www.region9.wbcci.net
Region 10 Website:
www.region10.wbcci.net
East Texas Lakes Unit
Jul 27-Aug 1 Region 10 Rally, Kalispell, MT
Sep 12-18
Pendleton Round-up Rally, Pendleton, OR
Oct 17-23
Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival Rally, Ketchum, ID
Sep 3
Luncheon 11:30 AM, El Conquistador Rest., 1516 Old
Brandon Rd, Hillsboro, TX, 254-582-9864 / 254-582-3262
Sep 30-Oct 2 Installation Rally, North Texas Airstream Community, 200
Walnut Hill Ave, Hillsboro, TX
Heart of Texas Camping Unit - http://hotc.wbcci.net
TBA
Monthly Activities TBA, please visit our website
North Texas Unit - http://ntxu.wbcci.net
2nd Sat each month except Jul, Aug, Nov: Luncheon 11:30 AM, Spring
Creek BBQ, Burleson, TX, Susan Arnesen, email:
susanarnesen@msn.com
Sep TBA
TBA, Andy Selking, email: abairstream@aol.com
Oklahoma Unit - http://oklahoma.wbcci.net
Texas Alamo Unit - http://texasalamo.wbcci.net
1st Sat each month: Dinner 5 PM, Earl Abel's Rest., 1201 Austin Hwy.,
San Antonio, TX, Warren Wundt 830-609-8659, email:
wwundt@satx.rr.com
Sep 22-25
Installation Rally, Skyline Ranch RV Park, 2231 N Hwy 16,
Bandera, TX, call for directions, Warren Wundt 830-6098659, email: wwundt@satx.rr.com
Texas Coastal Plains Unit - http://tcpu155.wbcci.net
Sep 1-5
Labor Day Rally, Johnson Creek RV Resort, 102 Chinook
Rd, Ingram, TX, Jim Mercer 281-485-7088, email:
jimmercer42@gmail.com
Sep 29-Oct 2 Fair on the Square Rally, Huntsville SP, Huntsville, TX, 6
mi. SW of Huntsville off I-45 on Park Rd 40, Ronn Gilbert
281-224-7870, email: rmgilb3673@aol.com
Texas Gulf Coast Unit - www.texasairstreamharbor.com
Sep 8-11
Labor Day Rally, TAHI, 5 mi. E of Zavalla, TX on Hwy. 147,
Eugene Bagby 903-878-2288, email: airstream1284@
peoplescom.net
Alberta-Saskatchewan Unit
http://albertasaskatchewan.wbcci.net
Sep 1-5
British Columbia Unit - www.airstreambc.com
Jan-Dec every Tues: Breakfast 9 AM, Ricky's Country Rest., 2160 King
George Blvd., Surrey, BC, call for directions, Tom Akam
604-319-6021, email: airstream13381@shaw.ca
Jul 22-Aug 12 Caravan to Region 10 Rally, Kalispell, MT, return thru BC,
meet at Bow Hill Rest Stop (near mi. 208 on US I-5), Tom
Akam 604-319-6021, email: airstream13381@shaw.ca
Joint Rally w/Alberta-Saskatchewan & Montana Units,
Aug 2-4
Great Canadian Barn Dance, Hillspring, AB, Tom Akam
604-319-6021, email: airstream13381@shaw.ca
Installation Rally, Claybanks RV Park, Merritt, BC, Bob
Aug 26-28
Halliwell 604-870-4850, email: halliwell4840@tellus.net
Aug 30-Sep 18Caravan thru Central BC, depart Claybanks RV Park,
Merritt, BC, Marilyn Van Iderstine 604-910-1510, email:
saltayre@gmail.com
Sep 23-25
Rally, Hope, BC, Paul Wheeler 604-209-7970, email: paul.
jan.wheeler@gmail.com
Idaho Unit - http://idahounit.wbcci.net
Jan-Oct 2nd Sat: Breakfast 8:30 AM, Golden Corral, 8460 W Emerald St,
Boise, ID, Peggy Campbell 208-843-6243
Aug 19-22
Sep 16-19
Texas Hill Country Unit - http://thcu.wbcci.net
Aug 20
Sep 15-18
Luncheon 11 AM, Clear Springs Rest., New Braunfels, TX,
Joan Ermis 830-263-0278, email: joanermis@hotmail.com
Antique Hunting Galore/Bus Mtg, Columbus RV Park,
Columbus, TX, Joan Ermis 830-263-0278, email:
joanermis@hotmail.com
Texas Plains Unit - http://www.texasplains.wbcci.net
1st Sat each month: Luncheon 11:30 AM, Furr’s Family Dining, 6001 Slide
Rd., Lubbock, TX, Ellene Osburn 806-829-2165, email:
ellene3075@sptc.net
1st Sat each month: Dinner 6 PM, El Patron Rest., 5807 SW 45th Ave.
#500, Amarillo, TX, Dick Lanham 806-674-9849, email:
sdlanham@sbcglobal.net
ea Thur: Balloon Volleyball 1 PM, (meal follows at various locations) 2001
19th St., Lubbock, TX, Joyce Davis 806-829-2232
Aug 24-27
Sep 15-18
Rally in Mountains of Northern New Mexico, Eagle Nest,
NM, Fried 254-291-8351, email: bbfried@aol.com
Rally, Tim Collier's RV Park, Snyder, TX, Keith Collier 325573-7669
Installation Rally/Bus Mtg, Arrowhead RV Park, Cascade,
ID, Bill Lawrence 541-212-9400
Wobbly Rally, Peterson Farm, Carey, ID, Charlie Burke
208-344-8745
Montana Unit - http://www.montanaairstreamclub.com
Sep 1-5
Texas Highland Lakes Unit - http://thlu.org
Sep 23-Oct 7 Balloon Caravan, Harvey Craig
Hands Across the Border Rally, Havre, MT, Teri Giao,
email: mamagiao@bresnan.net
Hands Across the Border/Buddy Rally, Hansen Family CG,
www.hansenfamilycampground.com 406-945-6629, 39180
US Hwy 2, Havre, MT, Teri Giao 406-223-5267, email:
mamagiao@bresnan.net
North Cascade Washington Unit
www.ncascadewaairstreamclub.com
Aug 18-22
Sep 16-18
Rally, Rest-A-While RV Park, Hoodsport, WA, reservations
thru park: 360-877-9497 / 866-637-9497, Jim Kolhoff 360297-2013, email: caravanner23533@centurylink.com
Installation Rally, NW Washington FG, Lynden, WA,
Jim Kolhoff 360-297-2013, email: caravanner23533@
centurylink.com
Oregon Unit - www.oregonunit.wbcci.net
Jul 27-Aug 1 Region 10 Rally, Flathead Cty FG, Kalispell, MT
Aug 8-11
Clackamas River Rally, Metzler Cty Park, Estacada, OR,
Warren/Hendrix 503-701-2798, email: twestover@mac.
com
Aug 18-21
Champoeg Rally, Champoeg SP, Butteville, OR, Warren/
Hendrix 503-701-2798, email: twestover@mac.com
Aug 25-28
Nehalem Bay Rally, Nehalem Bay SP, Nehalem, OR,
com
Aug 30-Sep 2 Bastendorff Rally, Bastendorff Cty Park, Charleston, OR,
com
Sep 12-18
Pendleton Rally, Pendleton City Park, Pendleton, OR,
Teresa Taylor 503-440-1121, email: ttdesign@ymail.com
Sep 23-25
Tollbridge Rally, Tollbridge Cty Park, Hood River, OR, Mike
Able 971-222-7339, email: klmab11@comcast.net
Sep 30-Oct 3 Crane Prarie Rally, Crane Prarie RV Park, Sisters, OR,
com
55 Washington Unit - www.washingtonunit.wbcci.net
Jul 27-Aug 1 Region 10 Rally, Kalispell, MT
Aug 4
BOT Mtg 7 PM, Harmony Hall WLYH, exit 111 I-5 to Marvin
Rd, E to Steilacoom Rd SE, turn L, go .5-.75 mi. to WLYH,
turn R, Norm Bahl 425-314-7184, email: sjfjeld@gmail.com
Salmon Rally, Harmony Hall WLYH, exit 111 I-5 to Marvin
Aug 5-7
turn R, Lee Wyman 425-641-9159, email: janwyman@
msn.com
Aug 6
Meeting 9:15 AM, Harmony Hall WLYH, exit 111 I-5 to
Marvin Rd, E to Steilacoom Rd SE, turn L, go .5-.75 mi. to
WLYH, turn R, Norm Bahl 425-314-7184, email: sjfjeld@
gmail.com
Sep 8
BOT Mtg 7 PM, Harmony Hall WLYH, exit 111 I-5 to Marvin
turn R, Norm Bahl 425-314-7184, email: sjfjeld@gmail.com
Sep 9-11
Installation Rally, Harmony Hall WLYH, exit 111 I-5 to
gmail.com
Meeting 9:30 AM, Harmony Hall WLYH, exit 111 I-5 to
Sep 10
gmail.com
Sep 29-Oct 2 Autumn Leaf Festival Rally, Leavenworth, WA, I-90 E from
Seattle to Cle Elum 97 to Hwy 2, go W to Leavenworth,
turn R on Icicle Rd, about 2 mi. on R, TBA
REGION
11
Sep 8-11
Sep 23-27
Sep 30-Oct 4
Oct 5-9
Old Thresher's Rally, Yuma, CO
Antelope Rally, Medicine Bow, WY
Balloon Fiesta Rally, Albuquerque, NM
Region 11 Rally, Ruidoso, NM
Arizona Unit - http://arizona.wbcci.net
Denver Colorado Unit - www.wbcci-denco.org
Aug 4-7
Sep 8-11
Because We Care..about Families & Youth Buddy Rally,
Royal Gorge KOA, Canyon City, CO, John Lozano 303940-1407, email: velrey@yahoo.com / Doug Carter 970396-2594, email: sdcarter7@att.net
Because We're Curious...about Old Thresher's, Old
Thresher FG, NW corner of Hoag & Kamala, Yuma, Dee
Walker 970-774-5250, email: dee@haxtuntel.net / Bobbie
Tilmant 970-227-1834, email: bobbietilmant@comcast.net
Sep 9-11
Rally, Holloway's RV Park, 909-866-8021, Pam Lindsay
805-368-6972, email: lindsay7043@sbcglobal.net
El Camino Real California Unit - http://elcaminoreal.wbcci.net
Sep 14-18
Archeological & Geological Sites Rally, Rancho Sedona
RV Park, Sedona, AZ
Golden West California Unit - http://goldenwest.wbcci.net
Aug 11-16
Sep 15-19
Rally, Olema RV CG, 10155 Hwy 1, Olema CA, Eric
Thompson
Rally, Bodega Bay RV Park, 2001 N Highway 1, Bodega
Bay, CA, TBA
Greater Bay Area Airstream Club http://greaterbayarea.wbcci.net
Aug 11-15
Sep 15-19
Olema Area Rally, Olema RV CG, 10155 Hwy 1, Olema
CA, Eric Thompson
Rally, Bodega Bay RV Park, 2001 N Highway 1, Bodega
Bay, CA, TBA
Greater Los Angeles Airstream Club
www.greaterlosangelesairstreamclub.wbcci.net
TBA
Activities listed on website
Lake Tahoe Airstream Club - http://laketahoe.wbcci.net/
Long Beach California Unit - http://longbeach.wbcci.net
Sep TBA
TBA
Nevada Unit - http://nevada.wbcci.net
1st Sat each month: Breakfast mtg. 8 AM, Eggworks Rest, E Sunset,
Henderson, NV, Trish Delk 702-769-0700, email:
trishdelk@gmail.com
Northern California Unit - http://norcal.wbcci.net
Aug 3-7
Rally, Larsen RV Resort, McArthur, email: plazzereschi@
gmail.com
San Diego California Unit - www.airstreamsandiego.com
Aug 12-14
Sep 9-11
Rally, TBA, Art Reifman, email: areifman@cox.net
Rally, San Diego KOA, Chula Vista, CA, Dan Smith, email:
dipperhd@hotmail.com
Sierra Nevada Unit - http://sierranevadaairstreams.org/snu
Aug 18-21
Rally, Obsidian Dome, June Lakes, CA, Diane Leipper
775-972-9392, email: hq@SierraNevadaAirstreams.org
40th Anniversary Celebration, Lassen RV Resort,
Diane Leipper 775-972-9392, email: hq@
SierraNevadaAirstreams.org
Four Corners Unit of New Mexico
http://fourcorners.wbcci.net
Sep 22-25
New Mexico Unit - http://newmexico.wbcci.net
South Coast California Unit - http://southcoastcal.wbcci.net
Aug 12-15
Sep 21-25
Summer in the Enchanted Circle Rally, Monte Verde RV
Park, Angel Fire, NM, Artie McDowell 505-250-8341, email:
artiesue1642@gmail.com
Ghost Ranch Experience, Ghost Ranch Retreat, Abiquiu,
NM, Jack Palmer 575-434-5337, email: palmrranch@aol.
com
Wyoming Unit - http://wyoming.wbcci.net
Sep 23-27
Antelope Rally, Medicine Bow, WY, Patrick Foley 307-2144080, email: texfoley@msn.com
REGION
12
Region 12 Website:
Oct 12-16
Dec 29Jan 2, 2017
Central Coast California Unit
www.centralcoastairstream.wbcci.net
56
Region 12 Rally, Hemet, CA
Annual Rose Parade Special Event Rally, Pasadena, CA
Blue Beret / August 2016 Sep 9-11
Rally, East Shore RV Park, San Dimas, CA, Bill Ball, email:
beball@me.com
EUROPE
WBCCI Europe Website:
- http://europe.wbcci.net
Notice
ADVERTISEMENTS SHOULD BE TYPEWRITTEN. THE “BLUE
BERET” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF HANDWRITTEN SUBMISSIONS.
Miscellaneous
FLAG POLE HOLDER All aluminum with 2 machined brackets
for quick, easy installation. 3 pole holder $165, 5 pole holder $190.
Includes shipping in U.S. Contact: John@leakesantiques.com or call
803-684-5651 for more information. WBCCI #3892
41st NATIONAL OLD TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL, LeMars, Iowa,
Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2016. Seven days and ten stages with over 450
performers of old-time country, bluegrass, folk, gospel, Cajun, polka,
ragtime, blues, cowboy, honky-tonk, and more, including celebrities.
Special RV camping $15 daily with 50/30/20 amp hook-ups first come/
first serve. Admission $15-$20 daily, 7-day pass $75. www.ntcma.
net bobeverhart@yahoo.com Ph. 712-249-5989
Airstream Parks
NORTH TEXAS AIRSTREAM COMMUNITY in historic Hillsboro
invites you to: “VISIT FOR A NIGHT OR A LIFETIME!” Our 100%
WBCCI community is located on I-35, Exit 368, in the heart of the
Ft. Worth/Dallas/Waco triangle. Free Clubhouse & Terraport Wi-Fi,
coin laundry and mail forwarding service. Visit our website www.
ntaci.org for low overnight, weekly, monthly and snowbird rates. Call
254-582-5566 for reservations & information.
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 $15. Come visit or stay with us. 5 miles
NE Zavalla on Hwy. 147. Contact: TAHI, 714 Angelina, Zavalla, TX
75980, Ph. 936-897-3686. 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 September thru May with full hookups at $11per day 30
amp/$13 per day 50 amp, $300 monthly, storage available. Pets
welcome and washer/dryer are available. Host opportunities. Now
have Wi-Fi. Ph. 850-256-3280.
LAND YACHT HARBOR: Florida’s Best Kept Secret!!! Conveniently
located off I-95 between exits 183 and 180 and less than six miles
from some of the best unspoiled beaches in Florida. 65 miles to Walt
Disney World, 20 miles to the Kennedy Space Center and located in
the city of Melbourne. To retirees 50 and older we offer leases, long
term rentals and overnight guest sites. Sorry we do not take credit
cards. LYH is an adult (age 50 or over) and pet free park. For more
information on rates and particulars contact us at www.lyhairstream.
com or call 321-254-6398.
TOP OF GEORGIA AIRSTREAM PARK. We are located in the
beautiful North Georgia Mountains, just 6 miles north of Helen, GA
on State Hwy. 75. Helen is a wonderful Alpine Village community
with lots of shopping, good restaurants and tubing down the river.
The TOP is only 2 miles to the crossing of the Appalachian Trail. A
great hiking area! We also have hiking trails that connect directly to
our property. Our park offers full hookups, free cable TV, and free
Wi-Fi at very competitive rates. During Rally weeks rally fees are
an additional charge. ALL AIRSTREAMS WELCOME. Pets too. Ph.
706-878-3590, www.topfgeorgia.net
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
TENNESSEE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU CAMPGROUND – Crossville, TN. An Airstream only campground on 376 wooded acres, 132
member sites with six visitor lots. Full hookups, 5,000 sq. ft. clubhouse,
free wi-fi, video library, kitchen and bathrooms with showers. Laundry
facilities, hiking trails, no license required fishing lake. Rates $18
per night. Open April-October. Visit our website: www.tcpconline.
com for directions and more
details. 865-471-8272
VIRGINIA HIGHLAND HAVEN AIRSTREAM PARK is the place to
enjoy cool mountain top breezes and beautiful sunsets just 5 miles
from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 25 miles south of Roanoke, Virginia.
Full hookups, free Wi-Fi, clubhouse with laundry, host sponsored
activities, hiking trails and a waterfall. Enjoy bluegrass music Friday
nights in nearby Floyd. $30.00 per night, 7th night free. Located at
6517 Highland Haven Road, NE, Copper Hill, VA 24079. Open 5/1
to 10/15. Call 540-651-9050 or visit www.vahighlandhaven.org
WASHINGTON LAND YACHT HARBOR, home of the WA Unit
open to all WBCCI members and guests, offers 103 FHU sites with
free Wi-Fi, within a day’s drive to mountain or sea, 4 National Parks,
Canada or Oregon. Make your reservation today or come see our
192 residential lots for sale to WBCCI Members. 9101 Steilacoom
Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98513. Ph. 360-491-3750, WEB www.washingtonlandyachtharbor.com
57 For Sale Trailers/
Motorhomes
1966 - AIRSTREAM 28’, everything works, twin beds, U-shape
dinette, NEW air conditioner. ASKING $13,500. Receipts showing
work, etc. for $21,000. Must sell. Ph. 317-601-5127 (Mexico Beach,
FL, on panhandle)
1970 – AIRSTREAM 27’ OVERLANDER, 10 gallon gas/electric hot
water heater, grey water tank, Zip Dee awning, NEW refrigerator,
catalytic heater, GOOD condition, one family ownership, no smokers,
$12,000. More information call 530-235-2014 or rivendelarnold@
gmail.com (Northern CA)
1987 - AIRSTREAM 25’ SOVERIGN, 4 NEW tires, wheel bearings,
brakes, battery, carpet, linoleum, curtains, 54” x 78” bed, TV, antenna,
power jack, shocks, door locks, water pump, bike rack receiver and
2 NEW propane tanks, beautiful oak wood cabinets, 4 burner stove,
oven, furnace, air-conditioned, microwave, no pets, no smokers,
everything works & VERY GOOD condition. Call 952-835-9580 or
Cell: 612-272-3763 (Shakopee, MN)
1995 – AIRSTREAM 34’ CLASSIC, all-round awnings, NEW tongue
jack, leveler - 2 manual and 2 electric - put in one year ago, one
NEW battery 2016, 3 Fantastic fans, propane generator, Hensley
hitch, one NEW rock guard, heat strip on AC unit, ceiling lining redone beautifully at Gillette WY rally 2010, Island queen bed, Sharp
microwave/oven combo, many other extras, Email: fostertiggerii@
cs.com (Kansas)
1996 – AIRSTREAM 30’ LAND YACHT MOTORHOME, 454 gas
engine, 45,000 miles, GREAT condition, several upgrades including
NEW set of Toyo tires, NEW Norcold refrigerator, hardwood and tile
floors. $26,000.00. Ph. 601-319-0387 (Davy) (Ovett, MS)
2004 – AIRSTREAM 30’ LAND YACHT MOTORHOME, GREAT
shape, gas, many bells & whistles, no cost to import to USA, has
EPA and DOT stickers. Reduced $39,500 OBO. Ph. 604-290-8778
(Located in Langley, BC, at Canadian/USA border)
2004 – AIRSTREAM MOTORHOME, 39.6 330 HP Caterpillar diesel
Freightliner chassis, tow bar, 2 slideouts, automatic awning, solar
panels, dome satellite, Corian countertops, cooktop, convection oven,
hickory cabinets, refrigerator with ice maker, ultra-leather throughout,
reclining chair, free-standing dinette w/4 chairs, separate shower,
queen bed, large cedar-lined closet, 2 flat screen TV’s. $60,000.
Former owners Roy & Zelma Bernd. Contact Jeff Gardner, Fife RV
Center, 3410 Pacific Hwy E, Fife, WA, Ph. 253-284-6600
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2011 – AIRSTREAM 30’ FLYING CLOUD, details, pricing, pictures
available at www.rawiklund.com/airstream-for-sale.html (North Falmouth MA)
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The officers and members of
Wally Byam Caravan Club International, Inc.
express their sympathy to the families and
friends of these departed members.
Cotter, Thomas (162-FL)..............................#5347
DeWitt, June (032-FL)...................................#4204
PFL Florida Springs Unit
Gant, Virgil (155-TX).....................................#1732
Gibson, Joseph “Joe” (061-MT)................#30307
PP Montana Unit
Greene, Charles (032-CO)............................#2103
Gutschmidt, Charles (093-NJ)...................#13555
PP Penn-Lehigh Unit
Ingram, Doris (110-VA)...................................#330
PFL Region 3
Lefkowitz, Zoe (053-MD)...............................#6077
Lovelady, Margaret (103-TX)........................#6721
PFL Texas Gulf Coast Unit
Moser, Peggy (021-NC)..............................#11103
PP Carolinas Unit of NC......................................
Niederdellmann, Werner (145-MB Canada)
.....................................................................#17723
Overcash, Charles (021-NC)
Petersen, Rowie (112-WA).........................#16142
Sieminski, Mia (004-AZ).............................#18848
Uttech, Louise (110-FL)................................#3258
PFL Northern Virginia Unit
Welch, Wallace “Wally” (153-FL)...............#20433
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59 2016 WBCCI National Caravans
N-45-A STANDBY ONLY
NOR’ BY NOR’EAST CARAVAN
7/13-8/19/2016
START: ASHAWAY, RI
STOP: CORNWALL, PEI, CAN
The Nor’ By Nor’east National Caravan will begin in southern New England and end in Prince Edward Island, Canada. We begin the caravan
in RI and visit nearby Mystic Seaport, CT and Newport, RI. Plymouth, of
course is steeped in history; the “Plimoth Plantation”, Plymouth Rock,
Mayflower II, Jenny Museum are among the places we’ll visit. Boston’s
stop is a busy one with 2 days of bus rides from Topsfield into the Capitol.
All those sites you’ve read about in history books will be part of our journey. JFK Library, Bunker Hill, Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, etc. are just part
of what we’ll see. Continuing up the coastline to an ocean-side campsite in
Searsport, ME and then nearby Bar Harbor in Trenton will make you a firm
believer that Maine is indeed, beautiful. We’ll enjoy the Penobscot Marine
Museum, Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Observatory and a Food
Channel approved ”Down East Style Lobster Bake”. We’ll camp nearby
FDR’s retreat at Campobello Island in NB, Canada, enjoy “Tea With
Eleanor” and then another campsite up the road in Moncton where we will
visit Hopewell Cape and see the exaggerated tides of the Bay of Fundy.
Nova Scotia’s 3 stops include campsites that will be home bases so we
can travel to Peggy’s Cove, Halifax, Louisbourg, Baddeck and of course
the Cabot Trail. We intend on being in NS for 11 days and we will see
everything and continue to eat too! A short trip across to Prince Edward
Island on a ferry and you will think you’re in Heaven. We have plenty of
time here for exploring and enjoying some entertainment in Charlottetown,
the warm waters along some of the most beautiful beaches as well as
seafood-PEI style. We will have our Farewell Banquet in Charlottetown.
Leaders: Trevor & Gale Lake, WBCCI #4688, Ph. 781-837-2539, cell
781-264-4550, email: trevorlake@verizon.net, Land address: 315 Oak
St., Marshfield, MA 02050. Maximum RV Units/With Leaders: 23. Total
Number of Nights: 41, Number of Stops: 11. Fees: US Funds, Kitty Fee
w/2: TBD, Kitty Fee w/1: TBD, Guest: TBD, Deposit: $200 with Application, Date Due: 2/1/16: $800, Date Final Balance Due: 5/1/16, Cancellation
Fee: $100 after 2/1/16. Leaders Discretion after 2/1/16.
N-45-C ALYESKA, THE GREAT LAND
7/12-9/12/2016
START: DAWSON CREEK, BC STOP: PRINCE GEORGE, BC
“The Land of the Midnight Sun”- The Alaska Caravan will start in Dawson
Creek, BC, where the Alaska Highway begins at Mile Post 0 and travel for
1500 miles to Fairbanks, AK. We will be traveling through Yukon Territory,
to Whitehorse where we will turn north and travel up to Dawson City, YT.
Then we will ferry across the Yukon River and drive the famous “Top of
The World Highway”, to the town of Chicken, AK and then an optional visit
to Eagle (pop. 15). It should be noted that Alaska is “The Last Frontier”
and the Top of The World Highway can be dusty, foggy, and/or muddy.
As we continue our journey we will experience many activities such as
“Klondike Kate’s,” Laird River Hot springs, take the River Boat Discovery in
Fairbanks, and experience a real Alaska Salmon Bake and Dinner Show.
We will see many glaciers, visit Denali National Park, Mount McKinley,
Juneau, pan for gold, travel along the famous Alaska Pipeline, and visit
the North Pole, (home of the real Santa Claus). On our return south we
will drive the Cassiar Highway through British Columbia and back into
Alaska, stopping at Hyder, AK where you will have the opportunity to visit
Salmon Glacier. The Caravan will end at Prince George, BC where we
will have our final banquet. You will enjoy unprecedented wildlife viewing
opportunities, world class fishing, and astonishing scenery on this “Once in
a Lifetime Adventure!” Leaders: Bill & Sandy Johnjulio, WBCCI #242, Ph.
814-484-7221, Cell 216-533-1752, Email: flintlocksbyjj@aol.com, Address:
6193 Althom Road, Tidioute, PA 16351. Limit: 35 Units. Kitty Fee: w/2
$6500, Kitty Fee: w/1 $4800, Guest: $1700, Deposit: $500, Cancellation:
$100 before 1/15/16, leader’s discretion after that date. More Info: http://
alyeska.wbcci.net/
N-45-E STANDBY ONLY
SOUTHEAST COAST SPECTACULAR
10/4-11/12/2016
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’ll visit an historic US
Lifesaving Service Station (predecessor to the U.S. 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’re go-
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ing to eat seafood? Actually this caravan is about a lot more than eating
seafood. You’ll be immersed in the history, culture and beauty of the Old
South and see many attractions that are missed by the average tourist,
including Morning Colors and 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 through coastal Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina and ending at the Georgia Sea Islands. The kitty fee,
which hasn’t increased since 2012 includes campgrounds, most with full
hookups, many meals, boat, carriage and bus tours, museum admissions
and much more! Leaders: Ron & Cyndi Carnein, WBCCI #806, Ph. 623974-4762, Email: rcar9@rocketmail.com, Street Address: 3916 N Potsdam
Ave #1704, Sioux Falls SD 57104. Maximum RV Units/With Leader: 22.
Total Number of Nights: 39, Number of Stops: 11. Kitty Fee w/2:$3,725,
Kitty Fee w/1: $2,950, Guest: $775, Deposit: $250, Date Balance Due:
2 installments, 4/1/16 & 7/1/16, Cancellation Fee: $50 before 4/1/16; Leaders’ discretion after.
N-45-H SOUTHWEST ADVENTURE
START: DURANGO, CO
8/20-10/10-2016
STOP: SANTA FE, NM
The 2016 Southwest Adventure Caravan will be in August, September, and October capturing the awesome beauty of the fall landscapes.
Beginning in Durango, we will visit the higher vistas first, before traveling
on to lower altitudes hoping to escape early snows. Bring clothes for
all climates! We will find what’s around the corner in this Four-Corners
region of CO, UT, AZ and NM, that tourists may not usually see, visiting
Indian pueblos, reservations and learning about their cultures from Native
guides. The grandeur of the scenery will amaze us as we ride the train up
the mountain to Silverton, Colorado, hike to the “Palace” in Mesa Verde
or bounce into Monument Valley. Moab, Utah offers gorgeous views in
the surrounding National Parks and excitement with “slick-rock riding” in
ultimate jeeps. Whether using a camera at Capitol Reef National Park or
riding a mule into Bryce Canyon the parks will captivate us. After seeing
the North Rim of the Grand Canyon we’ll spend a relaxing five days beside
Lake Powell, enjoy a boat trip to Rainbow Bridge, a raft float trip and a
tour through the unusual Antelope Canyon. Our final two weeks will take
us to New Mexico to explore Gallup, Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We will
have a chance to ride in a hot air balloon before going to the Albuquerque
Balloon Fiesta, trolley through Santa Fe, savor local cuisine and then
visit Taos. America the Beautiful Senior passes (formerly the Golden Age
Pass) will save you dollars for fees in Mesa Verde, Zion, Bryce, Capitol
Reef, Arches, Canyon lands, Chaco Canyon, and North Rim of the Grand
Canyon National Parks. Come prepared to have fun with your fellow
caravanners! Co-Leaders: Jay & Elna Thompson, WBCCI #7293, Ph.
850-212-4719, Email: elnaandjay@mac.com, Address: 9163 McDougal
Ct., Tallahassee, FL 32312-4207, and Phil & Margie Glassey, WBCCI
#5328, Ph. 206-605-2986, Email: pglassey1@gmail.com, Address: 910169 Steilacoom Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98513-6127. Limit 30 rigs. Estimated
kitty fee w/2: $4,500; w/1: $3,500. Guest: $1,200. Registration deposit:
$200.00. Cancellation fee is $50 before 2/1/2016 plus non-refundable
deposits. Leader’s discretion after.
N-45-M STANDBY ONLY
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
IN THE NORTHERN COLONIES
9/8-10/7/2016
START: BOSTON, MA
STOP: MOUNT VERNON, VA
Dust off your tri-corner hat and mob cap and join us as we travel back in
time to where the seeds of the American Revolution were planted and
bore fruit. We will begin in Boston and see the Old State House where
fiery debates occurred, walk where the Boston Massacre erupted, take
part in reenacting the Boston Tea Party (prepare to heave ho some British
tea into the Boston Harbor) and hear ranger talks on the Battle of Bunker
Hill; we’ll also visit other historic landmarks such as Faneuil Hall aka “The
Cradle of Liberty”, the Old North Church, Paul Revere’s house and the
USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides”. From there we travel to Minute Man National Historical Park and follow the day (April 19, 1775) that marked the
beginning of the war to independence from first blood on Lexington Green
to the “shot heard round the world” at North Bridge in Concord. Then we
travel to New York visiting Fort Stanwix National Monument in Rome, Oriskany Battlefield in Oriskany, and Fort Ticonderoga where Ethan Allen and
Benedict Arnold (before he turned traitor) led the “Green Mountain Boys”
in an easy victory over British forces. Saratoga National Historical Park
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where a decisive American victory convinced the French to support the
fledging nation also rates a visit as does the Bennington Battlefield in New
York as well as Vermont. We will charter a bus to West Point for a private
tour and lunch at the Officers’ Club followed by a visit to the New Windsor
Cantonment, General Henry Knox’s Headquarters, and an optional visit to
the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. We will explore General Washington’s Headquarters at Newburgh then enjoy a tour-guided bus trip into
New York City where some sites are now sky scrapers but others are alive
and well such as Federal Hall and Fraunces Tavern and Museum where
we’ll have lunch. New Jersey is next with tours at Fort Lee, Morristown
National Historic Park, Washington Crossing State Park (and Washington
Crossing on the PA side), Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Princeton
Battlefield State Park and Old Barracks Museum in Trenton. Then into
Pennsylvania to Valley Forge National Historical Park in King of Prussia and Brandywine Battlefield Museum in Chadds Ford. Philadelphia
we’ll see via charter bus visiting Independence National Historical Park
for ranger talks and tours of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center,
Franklin Center and dining at historic City Tavern. Our final destination will
be in Virginia at Washington’s beloved estate, Mount Vernon where we’ll
enjoy a tour, visit his newly-opened Presidential Library, and have our final
banquet. Leaders: Ed and Beth Jones, WBCCI #1515, Ph. 703-780-6597,
Email: thunderhorse16@yahoo.com, Land Address: 3704 Washington
Woods Dr., Alexandria, VA 22309. Maximum RV Units/With Leader: 26.
Total Number of Nights: 30, Number of Stops: 7. Kitty Fee w/2: $4,050,
Kitty Fee w/1: $3,225, Deposit: $350, First Payment Due: 12/16/25, Date
Balance Due: 4/15/16. Cancellation Fee: Leader’s Discretion.
N-45-N ORES, SHORES, WATERS, AND LIGHTS - EAST
9/10-24/2016
START: MACKINAW CITY, MI
STOP: ST. IGNACE, MI
Short caravan; perfect for your summer vacation! Rendezvous for this
caravan is on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Mackinaw City, MI. See
the absolute best of the eastern end of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in just
15 days and 5 stops. Last night of the caravan and the closing banquet
will be on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at St. Ignace, MI. Key activities/
outings include: Ferry ride under the Mackinaw Bridge in route to a day on
Mackinac Island, tours of lighthouses, a visit to Kitch-iti-kipi, a guided tour
of Fayette Historic State Park, visits to numerous waterfalls, a boat tour of
the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, tour of the Great Lakes Shipwreck
Museum at Whitefish Point, 6 ½ hour small gauge train ride (operating
since 1927) and river boat tour up the Tahquamenon River to the Upper
Falls, Soo Locks boat tour, and much more. Please send deposit, or
questions, to Leaders: Chip & Lori DeLeeuw, WBCCI #2748, Ph. 517-2505060, Email: cdeleeuw@comcast.net, Address: 906 Wright Lane, Milan,
MI 48160. Maximum RV Units/With Leaders: 17, Total Number of Nights:
15, Number of Stops: 5, Kitty Fee w/2: $1,500, Kitty Fee w/1: $1,100,
Guests: $400, Deposit $200, Date Balance Due: 5/1/16, Cancellation Fee:
$50 before 5/1/16. Caravan Leaders discretion after 5/1/16.
N-46-A GOLF-N-AROUND
8/2-22/17
START: MANISTIQUE, UP OF MI
STOP: MACKINAW CITY, MI
Love to Golf? We will have three days at each stop which will include
playing golf for two days and a day to enjoy the sights as we travel across
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Come join your Airstream friends in a
friendly game of golf. We begin this caravan in Manistique, UP of Michigan after International 2017. We will travel across the Upper Peninsula
to Munising, Brimley, St. Ignace, and end the caravan in Mackinaw City,
Michigan. Leaders: Jim & Sheila Skipper, WBCCI #3178, Ph. 850-8771729 Home, 850-528-0437 (Jim cell), 850-519-1976 (Sheila cell), email:
golfnaroundcaravan@gmail.com. Address: 9150 Seafair Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32317, Co-Leaders: Gene & Kathy Blanchard, WBCCI#7244,
Maximum RV Units W/Leader: 25, Total Number of Nights: 21, Number of
Stops: 5, Kitty Fee w/2: TBD, Kitty Fee w/1: TBD, Guest: TBD, Deposit:
$250, 1st Payment: 10/1/16, Balance due: 2/1/17. Cancellation: $50 plus
non-refundable deposits prior to 2/1/17. Leaders Discretion after 2/1/17.
N-46-B CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS
6/21-7/13/17
START: DRUMHELLER, ALBERTA
STOP: COCHRANE, ALBERTA
Come vacation in the majestic Canadian Rockies and Alberta prairies.
Traveling the backcountry there will be secluded dry camping, cookouts,
and First Nations lore. Over 100 glaciers line the spectacular Icefields
Parkway where you will ride a snow coach at Athabasca Glacier and
experience the newly constructed glass-floored Skywalk. We’ll cruise
Malign Lake to Spirit Island at Jasper National Park and dine at the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. We will take hikes to the Tea House
above Lake Louise, canoe Lake Moraine, and photograph the Takakkaw
Falls. Our visit to Alberta will include World Heritage museums and
local canola farm tours. In Calgary, our final destination, we will attend
the world-renowned Calgary Stampede and Rodeo. Your camera, your
adventurous spirit and your love for laughter are a must for this vacation!
Leaders: Rosemary & Carlos Leach, WBCCI #1717, Ph. 281-536-6185,
email: cmleach3@windstream.net. Mailing Address: 218 Quinlan St. #582,
Kerrville, TX 78028, Maximum RV Units/with Leader: 20, Total Number of
Nights: 23, Number of Stops: 7, Caravan Miles: appx. 625, Kitty Fee w/2:
$3300, Kitty Fee w/1: TBA, Guest: TBA, Deposit: $500, Cancellation Fee:
$50 until 5/1/16. Leader discretion after 5/1/16.
N-46-E SPINDLETOP
START: CANTON, TX
3/30-4/22/17
STOP: BEAUMONT, TX
N-46-F NOR’ BY NOR’EAST
START: ASHAWAY, RI
7/5-8/14/17
STOP: CORNWALL, PEI
Join us for a springtime caravan through East Texas. We will begin at one
of the largest first Monday Trade Days and Flea Markets. You will tour
Tyler’s Azalea & Spring Flower Trail, which travels through eight miles
of residential gardens. Brookshire’s World of Wildlife animal museum is
one of the best private collections of stuffed animals and the Tiger Creek
Wildlife Refuge is an international home to over 50 rescued big cats. At
the American Freedom Museum, you will explore the Museum’s 15,000
square feet of galleries containing an amazing collection of over 600 artifacts and documents from American Revolution all the way to the sands
of Iraq. The City of Carthage has the world famous Texas Country Music
Hall of Fame where you will have a tour, lunch and some pure Texas
entertainment. The East Texas Oil Museum is located on the campus of
Kilgore Junior College where you will also see the Kilgore Rangerette’s
two hour Revel. Historic Nacogdoches is described as “the oldest town
in Texas.” The city has been under more flags than the state of Texas,
claiming nine instead of Texas’s six flags. We will also tour the Foretravel
Motorcoach plant. Beaumont has the Fire Museum of Texas which is
endorsed by the Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas as,
“The Official Fire Museum of Texas.” In the energy museum, you can
explore the world of petroleum science from the formation of oil to the
geology. Discover the beginnings of the Texas oil industry as historical
characters share their adventures of the great Spindletop Gusher of 1901.
Leaders: Bill and Dorma Kindle, WBCCI #4126, Ph. 713-907-4624, email: airstream4126@gmail.com. Land Address: 319 Mariachi Street, Crosby,
TX 7753. Co-Leader: Lyle and Peggy Snow, WBCCI #7358. Maximum RV
Units/With Leader: 20, Total Number of Nights: 24, Number of Stops: 8,
Kitty Fee w/2: $1,750, Kitty Fee w/1: $1,500, Guest: $550, Deposit: $250,
Date Balance Due: 11/01/16, Cancellation Fee: $100 plus non-refundable
deposits before 11/1/16. Leaders discretion after.
The Nor’ By Nor’east National Caravan will begin in southern New England and end in Prince Edward Island, Canada. We begin the caravan
in RI and visit nearby Mystic Seaport, CT and Newport, RI. Plymouth, of
course is steeped in history; the “Plimoth Plantation”, Plymouth Rock,
Mayflower II, Jenny Museum are among the places we’ll visit. Boston’s
stop is a busy one with 2 days of bus rides from Topsfield into the Capitol.
All those sites you’ve read about in history books will be part of our journey. JFK Library, Bunker Hill, Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, etc. are just part
of what we’ll see. Continuing up the coastline to an ocean-side campsite in
Searsport, ME and then nearby Bar Harbor in Trenton will make you a firm
believer that Maine is indeed, beautiful. We’ll enjoy the Penobscot Marine
Museum, Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Observatory and a Food
Channel approved ”Down East Style Lobster Bake”. We’ll camp nearby
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FDR’s retreat at Campobello Island in NB, Canada, enjoy “Tea With
Eleanor” and then another campsite up the road in Moncton where we will
visit Hopewell Cape and see the exaggerated tides of the Bay of Fundy.
Nova Scotia’s 3 stops include campsites that will be home bases so we
can travel to Peggy’s Cove, Halifax, Louisbourg, Baddeck and of course
the Cabot Trail. We intend on being in NS for 11 days and we will see
everything and continue to eat too! A short trip across to Prince Edward
Island on a ferry and you will think you’re in Heaven. We have plenty of
time here for exploring and enjoying some entertainment in Charlottetown,
the warm waters along some of the most beautiful beaches as well as
seafood-PEI style. We will have our Farewell Banquet in Charlottetown.
Leaders: Trevor & Gale Lake, WBCCI #4688, Ph. Home 781-837-2539,
Cell 781-264-4550, Email: trevorlake@verizon.net. Land Address: 315
Oak St. Marshfield, MA 02050, Maximum RV Units/With Leaders: 23, Total
Number of Nights: 41, Number of Stops: 11, Fees: US Funds, Kitty Fee
w/2: TBD, Kitty Fee w/1: TBD, Guest: TBD, Deposit: $200 with Application, Date Due: 2/1/17: $800, Date Final Balance Due: 5/1/17, Cancellation
Fee: $100 after 2/1/17. Leaders Discretion after 2/1/17.
N-46-G SOUTHWEST ADVENTURE
8/24-10/14/17
START: DURANGO, CO
STOP: POJOAQUE (SANTA FE), NM
The 2017 Caravan is scheduled for 53 days, starting August 24, 2017 in
Durango, CO and ending October 14 in Pojoaque near Santa Fe, NM. The
general route covers parts of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah
known as the “Grand Circle”. We will visit the cities of Albuquerque and
Santa Fe, New Mexico and Durango, Colorado. The rest of the places
visited are small towns (Bluff, UT, Page, AZ, Moab, UT), several National
Parks (Zion, Bryce, North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Canyonlands,
Arches, Capital Reef, Mesa Verde) and Indian reservation lands (Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Canyon De Chelly). We will boondock
9 nights at three locations, Mesa Verde, North Rim of the Grand Canyon
and the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, but will have single to three point
hook-ups at most campgrounds. Be prepared for cool temperatures and
“thin” air to breathe as we will camp at elevations from 5000-9000 feet. At
other times we will be in the desert country, so the weather can be warmto-hot. Temperatures range from 30 to 95. For the most part, the weather
is great. At the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta as a part of the caravan, we
camp with about 120 other Airstreams. The 2015 caravan had a Facebook Group with many pictures of the caravan and their adventures. The
Facebook Group is: Southwest Adventure Caravan 2015. Co-Leaders:
Carol & Winston Montague, WBCCI #5274, Ph. 850-212-3726, email:
wmontague@embarqmail.com, Land Address: 3958 Meandering Lane,
Tallahassee, FL 32308; Co-Leaders: Elna & Jay Thompson, WBCCI
#7293, Ph. 850-212-4719, email: elnaandjay@mac.com, Land Address:
9163 McDougal Court, Tallahassee, FL 32312, Maximum RV Units/With
Leader: 34, Total Number of Nights: 53, Number of Stops: 15, Kitty Fee
w/2: $4,500 estimated, Kitty Fee w/1: $3,500 estimated, Guest: $1,200
estimated, Deposit: $200, Date Balance Due: half remaining kitty fee by
2/1/17, remainder by 5/1/17. Cancellation Fee: Leader’s discretion.
STANDBY ONLY
N-46-H CAJUN COUNTRY
START: BREAUX BRIDGE, LA
3/14-29/2017
STOP: LAFAYETTE, LA
On the Cajun Country Caravan you will experience Cajun culture and
hospitality at its roots. You will not only hear the words made famous by
the great Hank Williams in his song “Jambalaya,” you will also enjoy dining
on jambalaya, crawfish pie, file’ gumbo, and lots of other dishes that make
Cajun cuisine so popular. Travel through the cypress swamps, rice fields
and crawfish farms of South Louisiana. Dance the “Cajun Two Step” at
world famous “Fred’s Lounge” in Mamou. Tap your feet while swaying to
the music at Savoy’s Music Store Saturday morning jam session. These,
plus all the other experiences, will help you understand the Cajun phrase,
“la sez le bon temps roulet” - let the good times roll. Take a boat ride on
Lake Martin to watch alligators and bald eagles in their natural habitat.
Tour the oldest operating rice mill in the United States, enjoy a morning or
afternoon on Avery Island, home of world the famous Tabasco Plant. Ride
with a crawfish farmer on his unique harvesting boat, running his traps and
retrieving his daily catch of ecrevisses. Enjoy a bus ride to Baton Rouge
for a tour of the Governor’s Mansion and the tallest state capitol building
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in the United States. Visit Evangeline Oak on the Bayou Teche, where in
Longfellow’s poem, Evangeline waited for her Gabriel. Lots of fun, food
and adventure, packed into sixteen days of excitement awaits you on
the Cajun Country Caravan. Leaders: Larry & Judy Boudreaux, WBCCI
#6534, Ph. 985-446-1931(H), 985-209-0376 (C), 985-688-3467 (C), email:
larryjboudreaux@bellsouth.net, judyhboudreaux@bellsouth.net. Land address: 206 Parkside Dr., Thibodaux, LA 70301. Maximum RV Units/With
Leader: 26, Total Number of Nights: 16, Number of Stops: 5, Kitty Fee w/2:
TBD, Kitty Fee w/1: TBD, Guest: TBD, Deposit: $200, Date Balance Due:
12/1/2016. Cancellation Fee: Leader’s discretion.
N-46-I GEORGIA PLANTATIONS & MORE
3/23-4/13/2017
START: BLAKELY, GA
STOP: RUTLEDGE, GA
Join us as we explore the old South through Plantations small & unpretentious to large and ornate. This 22 day caravan will explore 5 to 6
Plantations in South Georgia and North Florida. We will attend Georgia’s
Official Folk Life Play, Swamp Gravy, held in a former Cotton warehouse,
marvel at the outdoor murals in a small town, try our skill at Skeet Shooting, dry camp at an old country store, listen to storytellers at the Uncle
Remus Museum, visit the first capitol of Georgia where succession from
the union was debated, learn about the importance of forests and agriculture to SW Georgia, travel down country roads and through quaint towns,
and of course have the opportunity to eat at a number of “Southern”
establishments. On free days, there will be time to visit Jimmy Carters’
hometown of Plains and see Andersonville, the Civil War prison camp.
Spring is a colorful time to visit the area and enjoy the beauty of the South.
Ya’ll come and see us! Leaders: Gary & RoseMarie Anderson, WBCCI
#9181, Ph. 850-896-0567 (Gary), 850-866-7658 (RoseMarie), email: gary.
rosemarie@gmail.com. Land Address: 2800 W. 30th Court, Panama City,
FL 32405, Maximum RV Units/With Leader: 23, Total Number of Nights:
22, Number of Stops: 6, Kitty Fee w/2: $1,500, Kitty Fee w/1: $1,200,
Guest: TBD, Deposit: $200, Date Balance Due: 11/1/16. Cancellation Fee:
Discretion of Leaders.
N-46-J TASTE OF THE BLUE RIDGE
5/29-6/16/2017
START: CHEROKEE, NC
STOP: STAUNTON, VA
Scenic mountain vistas await you as we leisurely travel a total of 500
miles from Cherokee, NC to Staunton, VA, along the beautiful Blue Ridge
Parkway. The longest travel day will be 140 miles. Our first stop takes us
back in time to the Eastern Cherokee Indians, the only band that avoided
the tragic Trail of Tears. We’ll visit the Oconaluftee Indian Village, and
see a dramatic presentation, “Unto These Hills”, depicting local Indian
history. We’ll visit the historic Biltmore Mansion in Asheville. In Boone
you will have the opportunity to explore Blowing Rock, a town named for
the local geographical oddity, as well as visit Moses Cone Memorial Park
and Manor. Cone was a textile baron and leading philanthropist. A variety
of activities in the park include shopping at the Southern Highland Craft
Guild, hiking any of the 25 miles of trails, and fishing for trout or bass on
two different lakes. We’ll experience old time mountain and bluegrass
music in Galax, VA, explore Mt. Airy (Mayberry), home of Andy Griffith and
tour Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home, the D-Day Memorial and much
more. The Parkway is a winding two-lane road with a maximum speed
of 45 mph. Elevations vary from 650 to 4900 ft. up and around the local
mountains. Leaders: Gene & Kathy Blanchard, WBCCI #7244, Ph. Gene
713-301-7244, Kathy 713-301-2926, email: genebl@hillcountryweb.com.
Land Address: 118 Quail Run, Spicewood, TX 78669. Maximum RV Units
w/leaders: 20. Total Number of Nights: 19, Number of Stops: 6. Kitty Fee
w/2: $2,200, Kitty Fee w/1: $1,500, Guest: TBD, Deposit: $250, Payments:
$1,000 due 12/1/16; $950 (the final payment) due 2/15/17. Cancellation
Fee: $50 before 1/4/17. Leaders discretion after 1/4/17.
N-46-K CIVIL WAR – PART 1
START: DOVER, TN
4/4-5/2/17
STOP: BILOXI, MS
The Civil War Part 1 in the series will focus primarily on the war in the
western theater along the Mississippi. We will begin our journey into the
most tragic yet perpetually intriguing chapter of our nation’s history. Starting our journey in Dover, TN and ending in Biloxi, MS, we will relive that
era of 150 plus years ago through battlefield tours, exhibits, films, museum
exhibits, antebellum home and plantation tours and southern hospitality.
2017 WBCCI National Caravans
Space will be limited, so sign up early. Leaders: Dale & Kathy Spillman,
WBCCI #15880, Ph. Home 225-753-9546, Cell 225-405-4057, Email:
lau15880@yahoo.com, Address: 16573 Tiger Bend Rd., Baton Rouge, LA
70817. Assistant Leaders: Bill & Beth Racavich, WBCCI #7777. Maximum
RV Units w/Leader: 26. Total nights: 29, number of stops: 9. Deposit
$250, Kitty Fee TBD. Full refund before 2/1/17, cancellation fee $100 with
leader discretion after 2/1/17.
N-46-L ORES, SHORES, WATERS, AND LIGHTS – EAST
7/30-8/13/17
START: MANISTIQUE, MI
STOP: ST. IGNACE, MI
Short caravan; perfect for your summer vacation! Rendezvous for this
caravan is on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Manistique, MI. See the absolute
best of the eastern end of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in just 15 days
and 5 stops. Last night of the caravan and the closing banquet will be
on Sunday, August 13, 2017, at St. Ignace, MI. Key activities/outings
include: Ferry ride under the Mackinaw Bridge in route to a day on
Mackinac Island, tours of lighthouses, a visit to Kitch-iti-kipi, a guided tour
of Fayette Historic State Park, visits to numerous waterfalls, a boat tour of
the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, tour of the Great Lakes Shipwreck
Museum at Whitefish Point, Soo Locks boat tour, and much more. Please
send deposit, or questions, to Leaders: Chip & Lori DeLeeuw, WBCCI
#2748, Ph. 517-250-5060, Email: cdeleeuw@comcast.net, Address: 906
Wright Lane, Milan, MI 48160. Maximum RV Units/With Leaders: 17. Total
Number of Nights: 15, Number of Stops: 5, Kitty Fee w/2: $1,500, Kitty
Fee w/1: $1,100, Guests: $400, Deposit $200, Date Balance Due: 4/1/17,
Cancellation Fee: $50 before 4/1/17. Caravan Leaders discretion after
4/1/17.
N-46-M THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION – SOUTHERN
CAMPAIGN
9/6-10/14/17
START: NEW BERN, NC
STOP: WILLIAMSBURG, VA
From our school days, we all learned about the American Revolution –
the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, Patrick Henry’s “Give me
liberty or give me death” speech, and the harsh winter at Valley Forge.
We may have even memorized Longfellow’s poem about Paul Revere’s
midnight ride. But what about Alamance, Waxhaws, Kettle Creek, and
Kings Mountain? These were significant battles fought in the south, but do
you remember hearing about them? Join us as we delve into the lesser
known Southern Campaign of the American Revolution – where American
independence was actually won. We’ll begin in New Bern, NC where
we’ll visit Tryon Palace, the lavish home of the Royal Governor of North
Carolina (the term “palace” was bestowed by the tax-paying townspeople,
not the Governor); then we’ll travel down the eastern seaboard stopping in
Wilmington, visiting nearby Brunswick Town and Moores Creek; Charleston is next where we explore Fort Moultrie, Charles Pinckney’s home and
historic venues downtown; the History Museum and the Springhill Redoubt
will be our primary focus in historic Savannah; then we turn inland and
form a long oval going north through GA, SC, NC and VA. Besides those
battlefields listed above, we will tour Site Ninety Six; Musgrove Mill State
Historic Site; historic Camden; Kings Mountain; Cowpens; Guilford Courthouse; Old Salem, the charming Moravian community in Winston-Salem;
Red Hill, home of Patrick Henry; and Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s
home. On the home stretch we will tour the new Yorktown Victory Center
and National Battlefield, site of Cornwallis’ surrender. The caravan will
end in historic Williamsburg with the final banquet at the Williamsburg
Lodge. In addition to infamous caravan cookouts, our dining experiences
will run the gamut from a rustic, backwoods gem on a creek, to historic
taverns, a seaport village dive, the oldest continually operating dinner theatre in America and everything in between. Leaders: Ed and Beth Jones,
WBCCI #1515, Ph. 703-780-6597 (home), 703-475-0573 (cell), Email:
thunderhorse16@yahoo.com, Land Address: 3704 Washington Woods
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22309. Maximum RV Units/With Leader: 26, Total
Number of Nights: 37, Number of Stops: 12. Kitty Fee: TBD. Deposit:
$350. Date of Payments: TBD. Cancellation Fee: TBD
N-46 –N SPRINGTIME IN KENTUCKY
APRIL-MAY 2017
START: BOWLING GREEN, KYSTOP: RENFRO VALLEY, KY
From the home of the Corvette to the heart of Horse Country, you will
have a fun-packed caravan. Beautiful horses, lush green rolling hills, and
bluegrass music, Kentucky has something for everyone! We will begin
our short three week caravan in Bowling Green, home of the Corvette,
and from there we will travel to seven other areas of the state, each with
its own history and culture. You will have an opportunity to take a boat
tour through a cave, visit Lincoln’s birthplace, and watch a Corvette being
made. Later you will visit the Derby Museum and spend an afternoon at
the races at Churchill Downs. Kentucky Derby Day we will be in Lexington, where we will watch the Parade of Hats before heading to Keeneland
Race Track for a fun filled day exploring this beautiful venue, listening
to the entertainment and enjoying a wonderful buffet while watching the
Derby on the big screen. Additionally we will learn about the bourbon
industry as we visit several distilleries, each with a unique and interesting
history. We will also spend a couple of days in Frankfort, the state capital
where not only will we see the impressive capital building, Daniel Boone’s
grave, and the awe inspiring Vietnam Memorial; we will also learn how
they make the world famous bourbon balls! We will end our caravan at
Renfro Valley, a mecca for country & bluegrass music that predates the
Grand Ole Opry, and Berea, the artistic capital of Kentucky. Come and join
us as we travel throughout much of the beautiful state of Kentucky during
Springtime! Leaders: Larry & Shala Wilson, WBCCI #10298, Home Ph.
270-782-6554, Cell Ph. 270-792-3814, email: shalawilson@gmail.com.
Mailing address: 1122 Old Main St., Hartford, KY 42347, Co-Leaders: Karl
& Cindy Weisenberger, WBCCI #1885, Maximum RV Units/With Leader:
25, Total Number of Nights: 21, Number of Stops: 7, Kitty Fee w/2: TBD,
Kitty Fee w/1: TBD, Guest: TBD, Deposit Amount: $250, Date Balance
Due: 11/15/16, Cancellation Fee: $50, Leader’s discretion after 11/15/16.
PENNSYLVANIA STATE RALLY
Aluminum Autumn
Granite Hill Camping Resort
3340 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA
September 16 - 18, 2016
Name____________________________ Spouse__________________
WBCCI # __________________ Unit type & length_______________
Guest ___________________________ _______________________
Address_________________________________________________
City___________________________State_________Zip__________
Email: ___________________________ Phone__________________
# of slides on unit ___________ # of adults & children___________
Date of arrival ______________ Date of departure_______________
Rally Fee:Total
$45 / rig$
Camping
$50 / night (+ tax $8)
$
Rally Fee includes 2 nights of entertainment, 1 dinner, 2 breakfasts,
evening snacks and goody bags. Rally reservations due by September 1,
2016.
Mail coupon & money to:
Don Harrington, 1709 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036
63 NATIONAL CARAVAN APPLICATION
(please type or print clearly - every blank must be filled in)
Caravan #__________________ Caravan Name__________________________________________________________________________ Last Name________________________ First______________________Spouse_____________________WBCCI#_____________________ Summer Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone # _______________________________EMail___________
Winter Address:
From:________ To:______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone #________________________________Email_____________________________________________________________________
# of Adults__________Children_________Pets_________Ham #___________________MH/T_________ft. Handicapped?
Amount Enclosed: (US$)________________________Check #________________
Make checks payable to: Name of Caravan Leader, Caravan Leader
example: John & Mary Doe, Caravan Leaders
Mail to: Caravan Leader
REGION 6 RALLY
“Picayunes & Pennies”
Sun Roamers RV Resort
41 Mississippi Pines Blvd., Picayune, Mississippi
October 5 - 9, 2016
WBCCI # __________________ Name__________________________
Spouse/Partner____________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________
Last Name ________________ _________ WBCCI #_____________
First name of each attendee ________________________________
________________________________________________________
City_________________State/Prov_________Code_______________
Address_________________________________________________
Phone_________________ E-mail _____________________________
City_________________State/Prov_________Code______________
E-mail___________________________ Phone __________________
Rally Fee:
Airstream w/2 adults
$80.00
$
Cell phone #’s you will have at rally __________________________
Airstream w/1 adult
$40.00
$
________________________________________________________
Guest$40.00$
Ladies Luncheon$15.00$
In case of emergency who should we call? ____________________
TOTAL$
________________________________________________________
Rally fee includes 3 breakfasts, 2 evening meals and 2 nights of entertainment.
Rally Fee enclosed: $43 per unit Please call Sun Roamers at 601-798-5818 for reservations. Sites have been
blocked for our rally. Parking fees to be paid in office at arrival. Group rate
is $32/night (tax included). Park has 3 point service and wi-fi at all sites. You
can visit their website: www://sunroamers.com
Make checks payable to: Region 6 WBCCI
Mail to: Marilyn Keef, 834 Bourque Rd., Lafayette, LA 70506
OLD THRESHERS RALLY
36th Anniversary Special Event Rally
Yuma, Colorado
September 8 - 11, 2016
64
$____________
Corn Maze cost is $6 per person payable on Thursday at the Rally.
# participating in Maze ______
Make checks payable to: WBCCI DenCO Unit
Mail to: Dee Walker, 12544 CR 89, Fleming CO 80728
by 8/25/16
email: codeewalk@gmail.com or call 970-774-5250
ROSE PARADE SPECIAL EVENT RALLY
Pasadena, California
December 29, 2016 - January 2, 2017
Name ___________________________ Partner__________________
REGION 5 RALLY
"Meet Me in Madison"
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Madison, Indiana
September 14 - 18, 2016
Last Name _______________________________________________
WBCCI # __________________ Unit___________________________
Address_________________________________________________
Name____________________________________________________
City_________________ State/Prov_________ Zip________________
Address_________________________________________________
WBCCI # ____________ Unit/Region_________________/_________
Rig Type: Trl _____/ MH _____ Length ________
Phone _____________________ E-mail________________________
Home Ph. __________________ Cell Ph.______________________
Rally Fee - U.S. Funds:
Airstream w/2 adults, arriving Sep 14-18
Airstream w/1 adult, arriving Sep 14-18
Weekend Only, w/2 adults arriving Sep 16-18
Weekend Only, w/1 adult arriving Sep 16-18
Each additional adult Sep 14-18
Each child under 12 Sep 14-18
Extra Day (before or after)
E-mail__________________________________________ (required)
Rally Fee:
$500.00
$__________
Airstream w/1 adult
$420.00
$__________
Guest (12 +) each
$150.00
$__________
Guest (under 12) each
$ 68.00
$__________
Less Deposit Paid
$100.00
($_________)
TOTAL RALLY FEE
Due before 10/10/16$__________
Send $100 ASAP to reserve your site.
This is a Dry Camping Event
(CPAP units must be self-supporting)
Make checks payable to: Region 12 WBCCI
Mail to: Judy Bechthold
733 Dartmouth Place, Woodland, CA 95695
STORYTELLING SPECIAL EVENT RALLY
Camping at Appalachian Fairgrounds
Gray, Tennessee
for the National Storytelling Festival
Jonesborough, Tennessee
October 5 - 9, 2016
Names___________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________
City_______________________ State/Prov_____Code____________
WBCCI # __________________ Unit___________________________
Phone _____________________ Cell __________________________
Email ___________________________________________________
Handicapped______________Amount enclosed________________
Emergency Ph.____________________________________________
Please circle type:
MH
TR
Slideouts
Length________
Fee: $115 for 5 nights parking w/full hookups for first 30 trailers. (This
year we offer only parking.) Early parking begins Sunday, Oct. 2 at $23 per
night, so come visit the area. Each person is responsible for obtaining
their own tickets to the Storytelling Festival. Directions will be mailed
when you register. (Refund minus $5 cancellation fee.) For further info
contact Harry Herrmann, Ph. 865-966-2222 or email: harry22222@gmail.
com
Make checks payable to: Harry Herrmann
Mail to: Harry Herrmann
12176 Brookstone Dr., Knoxville, TN 37934-4779
$200.00
$150.00
$140.00
$125.00
$ 70.00
$ 35.00
$ 20.00
TOTAL$
This Year’s Rally Includes the following:
4 Days of camping / per above rates, 30 amp electric, water, dump station.
Region 5 Talent Show, plus two nights of entertainment. Games and Flea
Market. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Breakfast. Thursday night potluck,
Region 5 provides the entrée. Friday night banquet buffet dinner at the
Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls Lodge. Saturday night catered dinner at our meeting facility at the fairgrounds. On Thursday, also included are 2 Historic
Tours in Madison, IN, plus a Trolley Tour of the City.
Make check payable to: Region 5 WBCCI
Mail to: John Swearingen, Region 5 Treasurer
P.O. Box 356, Atlanta, IL 61723-0356
Online registration available at http://region5.wbcci.net
NEW YORK STATE / INSTALLATION RALLY
Angelica Reunion
Allegany County Fairgrounds
September 16 - 18, 2016
Name ___________________________ Spouse _________________
Address_________________________________________________
City _______________________ State _______ Zip Code _________
WBCCI #___________________ Unit __________________________
Phone _____________________
Rally Fees:
$180.00 $_______
Airstream w/1 adult
$140.00 $_______
Additional Adult
$ 40.00 $_______
Chilldren 6-12
$ 20.00 $_______
Total$_______
Rally Fee includes parking, buffet at Houghton College, catered dinner
at Rally. Information contact: Ray Wagner 585-334-0816, email: rwagner27@frontiernet.net. Rally followed by Caravan to Sugarcreek, OH.
Make checks payable to: NY Fingerlakes State Rally
Mail to: Audrey Wagner, 200 Crockett Dr., Rochester, NY 14623
65 REGION 12 RALLY
"Happy Trails to Hemet"
Golden Village Palms RV Resort
3600 W. Florida Ave., Hemet, CA
October 12 - 16, 2016
Name_______________________________________WBCCI #_______
Address_________________________________________________
City_________________State/Prov_________Code_______________
Cell Phone______________________ Trl Length _________________
E-mail_____________________ Dietary Restric. ________________
Days attending: Wed ___ Thur ___ Fri ___ Sat ___ Sun ___ Home
Extra days: $45/day
Arrival Date ________ Depart Date ________
Rally Fee:
$50 P/P #__________ x $50
Each person over 2/unit is an add'l $5/day
Extra People #_____ x $5 x # days _____
Amount
= $__________
= $__________
SUN VALLEY JAZZ & MUSIC
FESTIVAL RALLY
River Run Ski Lodge Parking Lot, Ketchum, Idaho
October 17 - 24, 2016
Name(s)_________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________
Phone_____________________ Cell___________________________
Email____________________________________________________
Do you want to volunteer? Yes____ No____ (# of people) ________
No host final dinner Oct. 23 after finale? Yes ____ No ____
Arrival Date ____________________ WBCCI # __________
= $__________
= $__________
= $__________
We are still finalizing our schedule. Interested in shuffleboard tournament? Yes ____ Ham Radio assistance: Yes ____ Interested in craft
outlet on site - bring your favorite creations to sell: Yes ____
There will be time to attend the Bates Nut Farm and Pumpkin Patch to
purchase a pumpkin for the carving competition. More info will be coming
your way as we get closer to the date.
Make checks out to: El Camino Real Unit
Mail to: Mary Tico, 3408 Fairview Dr., Vista, CA 92084
Any concerns, please call Frank or Karen Pickett at 714-310-7856
51st ANNUAL PENDLETON
ROUND-UP RALLY
Hosted by Oregon Unit, Region 10
Pendleton Comm. Park, Pendleton, Oregon
September 12 - 18, 2016
WBCCI # ______________
Year, model & length of Airstream ___________________________
Name(s)_________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________
Cell Phone_________________ Email ________________________
Number of Persons _________ Handicapped __________________
Rally Fees:
Rally Fee:
Amount
Per person
$160 (incl. tax & admin) x _____ = $__________
Parking
$ 30 total for the week
$__________
Priority Seating
$100/pp x _____
= $__________
Total
= $__________
Full week
$231/couple
Weekend Thurs-Sun
$167/couple Professional Bull Riding Tickets for Tues
$35/each$_______
Rally Fee includes General Admission pass, program, tax and admin.
fees, access to River Run and all Sun Valley venues. Cancellation Fee:
Before Oct. 5 = $25; after Oct. 5 - at discretion of host.
Fri Rodeo Upgrade Seating
$35/each$_______
Sat Rodeo Upgrade Seating (finals)
$35/each$_______
Make checks payable to: Region 10, WBCCI
Mail check & coupon to: Carol Ortiz
9101 Steilacoom Rd. SE, #65, Olympia, WA 98513
Or for an additional $5/pp fee,
Register online at www.region10.wbcci.net
Pet fee $2/day/pet #_____ x $2 x days _____
Camping Fee: $45/night #_____ x $45
(extra days $45)
Total
66
$143/single
$________
$98/single
$________
Add any Optional Tickets to your Package (Limited Quantities):
Total Enclosed
$_______
Make check (U.S. Funds) payable to: WBCCI Oregon Unit
Send Coupon & Check to:
Teresa Taylor, P.O. Box 319, Seaside, OR 97138
If you have pictures depicting WBCCI caravans and rallies, please share them with us. These pictures may be used for promotional material,
the Membership Directory, “Blue Beret” cover, or published in “Club Scenes”. Pictures should be of rally/caravan activities. When choosing
a photo, consider the potential member and what would entice him/her to join the club. Please include a description of the picture, member
names, specific rally/caravan, dates, etc. and send to dsailor@wbcci.org or WBCCI, PO Box 612, Jackson Center, OH 45334. NOTE: Original
photos or .jpg file formats are preferred.
Illinois Lincolnland Unit's Mississippi River Ramble Rally submitted by Susan Swearingen, #4482
Texas Highland Lakes Unit Rally reproduction of The Sandlot cast submitted by Marque Mooney, #2344
Dry camping under the Apalachicola Bridge in Apalachicola, FL submitted by Kathy Green, #5350
The Twin Towers while parked on the Hudson River submitted by Dan & Sherri Johnson, #2548
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