President`s Message - Singles International

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Singles International
December 2014-January 2015
Scuttlebutt
President’s Message
Hello S.I. Members,
It’s hard to believe that December is here – where has the past year gone?
Though Thanksgiving Day has passed, I remind you that this is a time when we
recall the many things we can be thankful for – friends, health, safe travels, special times.
I last spent the holidays with my family 3 years ago and I have enjoyed the time
BUT I still have missed seeing and being with the many S.I. members whom I
consider my family. It just makes me anxious to see you all again; I can hardly
wait!!
This month will be a busy one – Christmas and New Year’s rallies, both in Florida. And, perhaps there are other S.I. members getting together in other states.
I hope each of you will have a wonderful time celebrating together. Then, we
begin being even busier. Carol Preimesberger has worked hard preparing for the
pre-rally for the Western Area rally; meet at the Spotlight Casino on January
3rd!! Right after that, there are two big RV shows – Quartzsite, Arizona and the
Tampa RV Show, Florida. Lots of things to look at and buy as well as lots of RVs
to go through and perhaps buy!
Because we are so spread out and unable to have monthly get-togethers like
other chapters, I feel it is important for us to make the effort to attend the prerallies and Area rallies because that’s how we can meet each other and spend
time visiting and doing things together. As Charlie Adcock, our FMCA president says: “We are Family”.
Coming up in February is the SEA Rally in Sarasota, FL, a brand new venue for a
rally with lots of new places and things to do. In March, we have the FMCA Rally
in Pomona, CA. The last week of April will be the INTO Rally at Shreveport,
LA. We will be having our business meeting and election of new officers at that
time. John Hubbard is our Nominating Committee Chairman and he and his
committee will be contacting S.I. members to serve on our Board – we need
members to step up and be willing to serve – even if it’s for just one year – and
we need members to attend so we can have a quorum.
In closing, I’m wishing each one a very Merry Merry Christmas. As a Christian, I
celebrate this day as the one when Christ was born and not one where it is just
buying gifts. Let us all be thankful for the many blessings we have received this
past year. And, of course, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! May 2015 be a great year for
everyone – a safe enjoyable year with good health, happy smiles and safe traveling (no breakdowns).
Margie Rodgers
President/Secretary
Newsletter for Singles International Chapter of Family Motor Coach Association 2014
www.fmca-si.com
Volume 31 Issue 1
Dec. 2014-Jan. 2015
Inside this issue:
President’s Message 1
Officers
2
Treasurer’s Report
Pictures
2
3
Upcoming events
4-8
Rallies
9
New Members
Application
Calendar
10
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Next input Dec. 5
Update on Al Buscher:
Al will be leaving the
rehabilitation center
on Friday, December 5 and returning
to the motor home
with Judy. Please
continue to keep Al
and Judy in your
prayers as they continue this long battle
to recovery.
SI Website:
FMCASI.com
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Treasurer’s Report
Officers
President
Margie Rodgers
PO Box 2577 PMB 4921
Pensacola, FL 32513
707-429-2610
gooseygal@aol.com
Executive VP
Jo Wilson
3268 Wilderness Trail
Kissimmee, FL 34736
gmajo55@gmail.com
352-978-6864
Secretary
Margie Rodgers
See President
Treasurer
Carol Klenow
3916 N. Potsdam Ave.
PMB 2969
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-7048
810-287-1486
klenoc@aol.com
Rocky Mountain Area VP
Joanne Harnit
124 Rainbow Dr. #2420
Livingston, TX 77399-7396
307-630-7396
joanneharnit@gmail.com
Northwest Area VP
Jill Buck
8921 NE 148th Pl
Kenmore, WA 98028
425-891-6293
Jill-buck@hotmail.com
Great Lakes Area VP
Susan Balmert
3916 N. Potsdam Ave.
PMB 260271
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
440-315-8417
balmertscb@aol.com
South Central Area VP
Judy Porter
144 Rainbow Dr #4425
Livingston, TX 77399
214-770-7751
porjudy@gmail.com
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October 1–November 30, 2014
Beginning Cash
$7098.31
Income
$1276.50
Expenses
-$374.11
Net Increase/Decrease
$902.39
Cash on Hand
Cash in Bank
$8000.70
Total Cash
$8000.70
FMCA Assist: insurance that returns you and
your coach home when you are sick is AGAIN A
PART OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP AT NO COST.
Tell all your friends that left FMCA because it
was dropped that IT’S BACK !!!!
Eastern Area VP
Betty Howard
342 Jay Street
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
703-581-7262
bettytnt@aol.com
Newsletter Editor VP
Claudia Giddens
125 Blue Heron Blvd.
Haines City, FL 33844
270-217-8192
imseegee@aol.com
Northeast Area VP
Bob Burnham
PO Box 203
Hinsdale, NH 03451
663-762-0172
burnham@sover.net
National Director
John McPherson
PO Box 1347
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-880-9347
macirishone@aol.com
Southeast Area VP
Betty Kirby
315 Sandhurst Dr
Orange City, FL 32763
386-801-7804
Alternate National Director
Joanne Harnit
124 Rainbow Dr. #2420
Livingston, TX 77399-7396
307-630-7396
joanneharnit@gmail.com
Western Area VP
Carol Preimesberger
120 Rainbow Dr #2097
Livingston, TX 77399
714-231-1414
carolpberger@gmail.com
Webmaster:
Bob Kelley
201 Dale Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
ctcampers@yahoo.com
860-563-4259
Vacant: Midwest VP
Web site: fmca-si.com
Publication of Singles International Chapter of FMCA
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Rally Reports
Thanksgiving
Martha Werre, Sue Balmert, Betty Kirby, Bob
Kelley, Rod Cross, John
Hubbard, Nancy Miller,
Dale Koepka, Claudia
Giddens, Allie Brownsberger
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Upcoming Events
Christmas Rally
December 22-27
Orange City RV Resort Orange City, FL Parking at the park for $18.50 with
full hook ups and cable. Parking also available at Elks Club for $10.00 with
water and electric and dump station or $5.00 dry camping. Rally fee will be
determined according to the number attending and will be announced at the
rally. Please call Betty Kirby to register by Dec. 15
Phone: 386-774-0656 or 386-801-2360
All SingleS new YeAr’S rAllY
Celebrate the New Year at International RV Park located at 3175 W. International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona
Beach , FL. Space is limited so you MUST contact Claudia Giddens to reserve your spot. The cost is $20/day
with a New Year’s Eve party provided by the park. There are a lot of things to do in the area and plans are
made for a sightseeing boat trip on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Traditional New Year’s food of ham, collards, peas,
rice and cornbread for dinner on Thursday. 2 breakfasts will be provided. A small fee (probably under $10)
will cover food costs. There is no need to register with the park if you sign up with Claudia. You will pay the
park when you arrive. Due to fire regulations, tickets must be issued; so we will need to know who is coming.
Please call Claudia Giddens 270-217-8192 imseegee@aol.com to add you name.
Directions: From the North: For No Turn across Traffic: Take Interstate I-95 Southbound to Exit #265, LPGA
Blvd. Turn right on LPGA Blvd., and travel 4.8 miles to the traffic light on US 92. Turn left on to US 92. International RV Park is .7 miles east on the right.
OR
Closest: Take Interstate I-95 Southbound to Daytona Beach, US 92 exit #261 (Deland, US 92 westbound exit.)
Travel 1.1 miles, International RV Park is on the left. There is a long turn lane. Wait patiently, and the light at
LPGA and Rt. 92 will change and you will be able to cross safely.
Western Area Rallies
WESTERN AREA PRE-RALLY IN INDIO
January 3-6
The SIs will once again meet at the Spotlight 29 casino for a pre-rally on
January 3 before caravanning into the Indio fairgrounds on January 6th.
The casino is located right off the 10 Freeway and Dillon Road. You can
also take highway 111 and highway 86 that also intersect with Dillon road.
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Western Area Rallies (c0ntinued)
WESTERN AREARALLY IN INDIO January 6-11
There is so much to do in the Palm Springs area you don't want to miss this rally. A trip up the tram is a must
but bring warm clothes because although it might be 80 in the valley it could be snowing on the mountain.
There are beautiful dessert gardens and you can't leave the area with out trying a date shake.
Bob Svitak has volunteered to lead the caravan into the rally on the 6th. We will be staying in the electric area
near the frustrated maestros. This will give you the opportunity to listen to tapps as you say good night at the
end of a fun filled rally day.
Please contact Carol Preimesberger at 714-231-1414 or email her at carolpberger@gmail.com to make reservations for the pre-rally or for more information
SE Area Pre-rally
February 8-10
The SE Area Pre-rally will be held at the Sarasota South Elks #2495; 5680 Rosin Way. Take Exit 205, Go West
on SR –72. In about a mile, turn right on Rosin Way. Elks is behind Land Rover car dealership. We will be dry
camping so come with full water and propane and empty grey and black tanks. Space is limited to the first 25
coaches so you MUST contact Betty Kirby at 386-774-0656 or 386-801-2360 or Dale Koepka 404-583-8197
dkoepka1@gmail.com
In answer to why we just can't just go into fairground 2 days early, we would not be able to park together if we
did that. We will have to gather at another place.
For those wanting or needing electricity, contact Sun & Fun RV Resort
Rolling into SEA:
SEA (South Eastern Area) Rally
February 11-14, 2015
The SEA Rally will be held at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd. in Sarasota, FL. Singles
will be camping in non-electric because electric is sold out. Please contact FMCA to register, but also contact
Martha Werre 352-787-9290 or Dale Koepka 404-583-8197 as we need to tell them the total number of sites to
reserve for Singles.
Volunteers are needed to man the information booth. If you can volunteer, please contact Martha Werre ASAP.
352-787-9290
For those not coming from the pre-rally, From 1-75 Take Exit 210, Fruitville Road SR-780 West to fairgrounds
on the left.
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MArthA werre’S rAllY
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March 25-28
Martha Werre will hold her annual rally at her home at 37134 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake, FL from March
25-28 with early arrivals on March 24. The cost will be $30.00 which will include 5 meals and one pot luck
dinner. Camping will be dry camping on Martha’s property. Come with full water and propane and empty gray
and black water. Call Martha to register. 352-787-9290
caravan to bandera, Shreveport, branson and Cloud
Nine
March 28– May 17, 2015
We will caravan from Martha’s to the Dance Rally in Bandera, TX with stops in Tallahassee, Mobile, Biloxi, New
Orleans, Beaumont, Columbus and Bandera, then on to the International Rally in Shreveport, LA. From there we
will proceed to Branson and Cloud Nine in May. Everyone is welcome to join the group at any point along the
way. Contact John Hubbard at 972-306-5978 to join the group.
Singles International All Singles
Dance Rally
Plan now to attend the Singles International All Singles Dance
Rally. April 5-16 Please use registration form on page 8.
International Rally (INTO)
Shreveport, la
April 26-30, 2015
We will hold our Annual Meeting with election of officers at the INTO Rally in Shreveport, LA. We need to have a
quorum present so make your plans now to join the caravan at any point along the way of the caravan. Register
with FMCA for the rally. Pre-rally information forthcoming and will be on the website and in the February Scuttlebutt.
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Upcoming Elections
I know it’s pretty early but I thought I would mention a few things for everyone to think about and plan for. I’m
suggesting that our next Business Meeting and elections take place at the INTO rally, held at Shreveport, LA,
April 26-30.
This takes place shortly after the Dance Rally in Bandera, TX and before Cloud 9 and Branson get togethers.
If not, at the INTO rally, we have the Great Lakes Rally, Goshen, IN, June 3-7 or the FMCA Reunion Rally in Madison, WI, July 29-Aug. 1. To hold an election, we need a minimum of 15 chapter members to have a quorum.
Also, at Perry, we elected a Nominating Committee. John Hubbard is the chairman with Betty Howard and
Rosalie
Comisky also on the committee with Betty Kirby as an alternate. We really need five people so I’m asking for
volunteers
to serve on the committee. We also need suggestions and volunteers for officers. I do know that some of our
current officers prefer not to hold an office after their term expires. This will create vacancies. So please give
much thought to this issue. The future or our Singles International chapter depends upon cooperation from all
of us.
Submitted by Margie Rodgers
Rocky Mountain Area Ramble
Farmington, NM--San Juan County Fairgrounds/McGee Park
September 29--October 3, 2015
No Pre-rally planned, SIs can meet in the holding area on early day and
parking crew are great in parking singles together. I will be parked with the
Frustrated Maestros, and SIs attending will gather for happy hours, having
some activities together, and manning a table for the chapter fair.
SI Post-rally following the Ramble:
A post-rally is planned at Abiquiu Corps of Engineers Campground near
Abiquiu NM for October 4-11, 2015. The site is about 100 miles SE of Farmington and located above a lovely lake, near Ghost Ranch (Georgia O'Keefe
country), and day-trip distances from Santa Fe and Taos. It is beautiful
country of yellow-peach rock mesas--and there is a monastery close-by that
brews beers!!! Campground has both dry and electric sites at COE prices,
discounted by Senior Pass.
Note: The Albuquerque Balloon Festival dates are October.2-11
Please contact Joanne Harnit 307-630-7396, joanneharnit@gmail.com, for further info and to let me know you
are planning to join us.
Submitted by Joanne Harnit
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SKYLINE RANCH RV PARK – BANDERA, TEXAS 78003
IN SUNDAY - APRIL 5TH OUT THURSDAY – APRIL 16TH
Planned Rally events include dance lessons, dancing at the park and in town, daily breakfasts,
social hours, local entertainment, & excursions in the Texas Hill country. Evening dance theme
events: PAJAMA PARTY and GYPSIES, TRAMPS, and THIEVES (Costumes optional). Plus a
dress up night and two “burn your own” nights at the popular 11th Street Cowboy Bar. Come prepared for lots of fun and fellowship. Membership in SI is NOT required. Your reservation at the
park will be made when your registration form is received. You must make a reservation with the
park (830-796-4958) ONLY if you come earlier than the date on your registration form. Rally starts
April 5th with an Easter Dinner & Easter Hat Parade. Breakfast, dancing, and all other activities
start on April 6th. Rally fee $60 by March 1st; $75 after March 1st. There will be a handling fee of
$10 for all cancellations. Cancellations must be made by email or telephonically only to the registrar. Cancellations received after March 1st will NOT be refunded. If you enclose your email address on the registration form we will attempt to confirm your registration.
Park Fee: $18/night payable upon arrival at the park.
Rver’s not staying in the park will be charged a rally fee of $120.
Contact Information: Sam Barlow, samjbarlow@juno.com, (REGISTRAR) 936-435-4275
Tom Voyles, tvoyles46@gmail.com, (HOST) 254-220-3703
---------------------------------CUT HERE---MAIL ONLY LOWER HALF----------------------------------Name________________________________________ Name on badge – if different______________________________
Address_______________________________ City______________________________________ State______
Zip____________
Phone __________________ Email ________________________________________ 1st time at a Texas Dance Rally? Yes__
No__
Reserve ____ site for me for______ nights arriving on_______________
RV type________ RV length________ 30 Amp____ 50Amp_____
T SHIRT SIZE S_____ M_____ L____ XL____ XXL____ AT $10 (red with white lettering)
Send T-shirt money ($10 each) and Rally Fee per person prior to March 1, 2015 payable to: SI DANCE RALLY and mail to:
Sam Barlow, Alamo Rec RV Park, 1320 W. Frontage Rd.# 181, Alamo, TX 78516
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FMCA RALLIES: Register with FMCA
Western Area
January 7-11
Indio CA
SE Area
Feb 11-14
Sarasota, FL
INTO Rally
April 26-30
Shreveport, LA
SINGLES INTERNATIONAL RALLIES:
See calendar to contact host
Christmas Rally
Dec. 22-27
Orange City, FL
Host: Betty Kirby
New Year’s Rally
Dec. 30-Jan 2
International RV Park
Daytona, FL
Host: Claudia Giddens
Western Area Pre-Rally
January 3-6
Spotlight 29 Casino
Indio, CA
Host: Carol Preimesberger
SEA Pre-Rally
Feb. 8-10
Sarasota, FL
Host: Betty Kirby
Martha Werre’s Rally
March 25-28
Lady Lake, FL
Host: Martha Werre
Caravan-Dance Rally/Cloud 9
March 28-May 17
Host: John Hubbard
Dance Rally
April 5-16
Bandera, TX
Host: Tom Voyles
INTO Pre-rally
Banner Purchased for use at rallies
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Chapter of Family Motor Coach Association
Membership Application/ Renewal Form/Information Update
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM WHEN RENEWING MEMBERSHIP
Welcome Aboard New Member!
Name:
___________ FMCA #:______________ Date________________
Address:
City:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
____State ___ Zip________
Email address:
________
Dues are not prorated
Initial Membership: $10.00 plus $12.00 for badge Total $22.00
Renewals $10.00 (Due Oct.1- please fill out form)
CHECKS/CASH PAYABLE IN US FUNDS ONLY
Make Checks Payable to: SI Chapter of FMCA
Mail to: Singles International Carol Klenow, Treasurer 3916 N. Potsdam Ave., PMB 2969, Sioux Falls, SD
57104-7048 Phone: 810-287-1486
Badge Information: As you want it on your badge: Name____
Ship Badge to:
Name
City and State
___________________________
Address
City
I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE MY SCUTTLEBUTT (NEWSLETTER)
State/Zip
ON LINE ___
____________
BY MAIL ___
I WOULD____or WOULD NOT____like my information to be listed on the roster to be available to Singles International MEMBERS ONLY.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________________________________________
New Members
Clyde, Bill
Colbert, Karen
Donatelli, Nancy
Enfeld, David
Lang, Thomas
Love, Cheryl
Mann, Pat
Mayall,Charlotte
Tarpey, Margaret (Peggy)
Tyler, TX
Hordo, TX
Lakeland, FL
Hondo, TX`
Temple City, CA
Candler, NC
Lakeland, FL
Granbury, TX
Port Orange, FL
F-112434
F-440239
F-232078
F-440239
F-071251
F-446645
F-232078
F-088226
F-231623
Supporter’s Club
Membership in the volunteer SI Supporters Club of $5.00/year will help supplement the cost of our Scuttlebutt,
with your name acknowledged in the club roster (from October 1 to September 30)
F082035
F232089
F126136
F228747
F413803
F216421
F179045
Buhrkuhl, Betty **
Costagliola, Barbara
Dilgard, Charles Dr. **
Ditmer, Ed
Eggleston, Donna
Gobbi, John
Hern, Corrella (Kelli) **
** More than $5.00 contributed
F029610
F401826
F413809
F088818
F416335
F384537
F261111
F340184
Kieffer, Elizabeth
Klenow, Carol
Mankin, Allen **
McPherson, John **
Preimesberger, Carol
Schmadeke, Al Jr.
Thompkins, Ida
Wannamaker, Mary Ann
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2015 Rally calendar
December
January 2015
22-27 Christmas Rally
Orange City, Fl
Host: Betty Kirby
386-774-0656 or
386-801-2360
3-6 Pre-rally
Spotlight Casino
Host:
Carol Preimesberger
714-231-1414
carolpberger@gmail.com
Dec. 30-Jan 2
News Years Rally
Daytona, FL
Host: Claudia Giddens
270-217-8192
imseegee@aol.com
7-11 Western Rally
Indio, CA
Register with FMCA
May
5-16
SI Dance Rally
Bandera, TX
Host: Tom Voyles
Branson Rally
TBA
26-30 INTO Rally
Shreveport, LA
Register with FMCA
March
8-10
SEA Pre Rally
Sarasota, FL
Host: Betty Kirby
386-774-0656 or
386-801-2360
25-28
Martha Werre’s Rally
Lady Lake, FL
Host Martha Werre
352-787-9290
11-14 SEA RALLY
Sarasota, FL
26-29 Family Reunion
National Rally
Pomona, CA
Register with FMCA
Register with FMCA
28-May 17
Caravan to Dance Rally
& Cloud 9
April
23-26
INTO Pre-rally
Shreveport, LA
Host: John Hubbard
February
Cloud Nine
TBA
June
July
25-28
NW Area Rally
North Bend, OR
29-August 1
FMCA’s 92 Family Reunion
Madison, WI
Next Issue Deadline: February 5
Al Buscher
Looking GREAT—
climbing stairs
and getting
ready to go HOME
Way to go AL!!!
Claudia Giddens, Scuttlebutt Editor
125 Blue Heron Blvd.
Haines City, FL 33844

President`s Message - Singles International

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