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Newsletter of the BEAVER AMBASSADOR CLUB Summer 2013 Vol. 30 - 2
http://beaveramb.org
© Beaver TalesBAC President's Report
Gerald Farris Email: [email protected]
New Rallies Christmas A La Carte 10 Shopping Canton Style 18
More Rallies Aloft in Albuquerque 18 BAC(k) to the Future International Rally 3 Beavers in the Wild West 16 Beavers to Balloons 11 Chasing Whales 5 Cowboy Up 14 Dogpatch USA Indio Volunteer Rally 11 Draft Horse Classic II 10 Energizer Beavers Gillette Rally 13 Heading to Hilton 2014 22 It's Not Oz, It's Kansas 16 Pancho Villa in Deming 17 Panhandle Potpourri 5 Relaxing Colorado Style 17 Rockin' Rockies ((Rally Cancelled) 14 Sit N Bull 2 6 Southern Comfort International Rally 3 Spruce Goose 6 The Bull Thing 13 Winding Down in the Mountains 22
Features A Beaver Remembrance 21 Address Changes and Badge Forms 27 Amazon Portal Information 20 BAC Contacts 2 BAC Officers 2 BAC Membership Form 31 Beaver Service Numbers 2 Dream Car Rally Photos 9 East Coast VP Report 20 Features on the Updated Website 23 First Timers 4 FMCA Membership Form 32 Mary Moppins: Wax, Seal or Protect? 26 Marquis Delamination Advice 12 Membership Director's Report 27 National Director's Report 25 New Members 7 North Central VP Report 12 North West VP Report 4 Overland - Save on Insurance 23 President's Report 1 Rally Coupons 30 Rally Roundup 29 South Central VP Report 15 South West VP Report 8 Stone Age to Space Age Rally Photos 24 Sunshine Lady 24 Sponsor Notices 28 Treasurer's Report 19 Volunteers Needed for Gillette 25 What's New on the Forum 23 Why didn't I Think of That? 8
As I write this the spring and summer rally season is starting. I hope to see many BAC members at one of the great BAC ral-lies that are planned in the upcoming year. The Energizer Beaver
Rally will be the first attempt by the BAC to have a “Rally-within-a-Rally” at a National FMCA Convention. The Rally Masters Kathy and Don DuCharme have been working very hard to make it a success. The “Rally-within-a-Rally” concept has great potential for a cost effective and enjoyable rally. The BAC leadership intends to expand upon the concept with the cooperation of FMCA if possible.
There are many fun and interesting rallies coming up for the spring and summer that have been planned for your enjoyment. They start with the ”Home with the Hales” rally (May 31 to June 5) and progress through Kansas to Wyo-ming, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and on to the Wash-ington and Oregon rallies including the BAC(k) to the Future Rally and ending with the Albuquerque Bal-
loon Fiesta rally “Aloft in Albuquerque” (October 8-13).
The highlight of the summer rally season promises to be the BAC(k) to the Future Rally (Sept. 11-15) in Canyonville Oregon that will be a celebration of the 30th anniversary of BAC. There are 130 coaches reg-istered for the rally at this time, and it promises to be a great rally with a lot of activities and delicious food. The location for the rally will be the Seven Feathers Casino and RV Resort - the highest rated RV Resort in the state of Oregon. The Rally Masters Mike and Donna Humble and their Co-Rally Masters have been working on this rally for over a year, and I want to thank them for all of their hard work.
The BAC Board will meet at the Seven Feathers resort on September 10th for our semi-annual business meeting. There are several very im-portant matters that will be discussed in regards to the future direction of BAC, and if you as a member have a concern that you think needs to be addressed by the Board, please contact me or your VP as soon as possible. The meeting is open to all BAC members, space permitting. Remember that the BAC is your club, and your wishes and desires as BAC members are very important to all Board members. So please com-municate your opinions to me or your VP so that we can take them into consideration in all votes that are taken.
Gerald
Beaver Rallies - Fun, Filling and Informative! (Old Florida Trails)
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BAC SponsorsThe Beaver Ambassador Club greatly appreciates the support of our sponsors. These businesses provide services and products recommend-ed by fellow Beavers. Please visit them and thank them their support
See sponsor notices on page 28 for more details.
BAC Club OfficersPresident - Gerald Farris F278824245 Rainbow Dr #14597, Livingston TX 77399-2045, 713-254-4156, [email protected]
N. West VP, Reg. 1 - Mike Humble F398025PO Box 750, Neskowin, OR 97149-0750 503-702-0533, [email protected]
S. West VP, Reg. 2 - Garland Land F17262312772 Castle Rd, Manteca CA 95336209-234-0956, 209-815-0889, [email protected]
N, Central VP, Reg. 3 - Kathy DuCharme F2767027894 Kingsbury Rd, Delton MI 49046-8601, 269-330-5777, [email protected] S. Central VP, Reg. 4 - Rett Porter F3690841530 Sun City Blvd Ste 120 PMB 305Georgetown TX 78633-5352, 303-910-3900 512-639-2050, [email protected]
East Coast VP, Reg. 5 - Ron Gettig F1817353024 Tennille Harrison Rd, Harrison GA 31035, 478-232-4251, [email protected]
Secretary - Claire Porter F369084 1530 Sun City Blvd Ste 120 PMB 305, Georgetown TX 78633 -5352, [email protected], 512-639-2050
Treasurer - George Morlan F2068024941 Thornhill Dr., Acworth, GA 30101-4097770-974-9543 404-213-4671, [email protected]
National Director - Mandy Canales F5983218960 Munsee Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307760-946-0581, Cell:760-221-8636, [email protected]
Alternate Nationl Director - Roy Mueller F1137756577 Lazy Beaver Dr., Steedman, MO 65077573-220-7125, 573-220-1216, [email protected]
Past President - Mike Collins F262659PO Box 3706, Incline Village NV 89450, Hm: 530-823-3767Cell: 775-848-5558, [email protected]
Membership Director - Iris Schmidt F608293590 Round Bottom Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244-3026Cell: 541-953-3595, [email protected]
Sunshine Lady - Jan Strobel F6284458773 153rd Ln., Mapleton, MN 56065507-524-3989, Cell: 602-549-4952, [email protected] Forum Administrator & Rally Coordinator - Glenda Farris245 Rainbow Dr #14597, Livingston TX 77399-2045713-252-1123, [email protected]
Beaver Tales Editor - Diana Bentley F23642014454 Range Park Rd., Poway, CA 92064858-829-4616, 858-748-1555, [email protected]
BAC Web Site Manager - Tim Bentley F23642014454 Range Park Rd., Poway, CA 92064858-748-1555, 858-663-4482, [email protected] [email protected]
1st Timer Host - East Coast - Sue Leonard F177826 897 Grande Haven Dr., Titusville, FL 32780321-264-9113, Cell: 561-315-8396, [email protected]
1st Timer Host - West Coast - Natasha Nichols F354386514 America's Way #3700, Box Elder, SD 57719,707 738-7840, [email protected]
BAC ContactsAddress Changes, Membership Information,
Number Rally Bars, and Bolo BadgesIris Schmidt (Membership Director) 541-953-3595
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Get Well & Sympathy Cards to BAC MembersJan Strobel (Sunshine Lady) 602-549-4952
Email: [email protected]
Dress Name Badge OrdersChuck Rendall: 818-360-8618Email: [email protected]
BAC Logo Plaques for Your CoachChuck Rendall: 818-360-8618Email: [email protected]
Additional Rally InformationContact the Rally Master listed in the ad.
Additional Club Information For information about BAC, your area, or hosting rallies, visit the
club website at beaveramb.org, or contact any officer listed to the left.
Beaver Service Phone NumbersBeaver Coach Sales & Service (Oregon) - 800-843-2967
Alliance Coach (Florida) - 352-330-3800Navistar Technical Support - 800-450-6336
Beaver Tales highlights current rallies. BAC members are invited to attend any rally in any
region. Simply fill out the coupon at the end of the magazine, and mail it to the Rally Master with your
deposit. Not a member? Ask the Rally Master about becoming a "Beaver Guest."See the Beaver Tales in full color at
beaveramb.org. Click on Beaver Tales
Readers are reminded that the Constitution of FMCA restricts the use of names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers in Beaver Tales to FMCA and BAC purposes only. Readers may NOT use this information, or permit anyone else to use it for any commercial or personal gain or any promotional mailing or emailing.
BAC is very happy to announce our newest sponsor RVFogDr in Searcy, Arkansas
Lamar, Al, and Roy Mueller talked with owner Ed Covington, and Roy even toured the facilities. They were all very impressed. RVFogDr can take care of those nasty leaking window seals and can do all kinds of body work. Try them out, and be sure to tell them BAC sent you.
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BAC(k) to the Future BAC International Rally
Sept 11-15, 2013Seven Feathers RV Resort Canyonville, Oregon
BAC's 30th Anniversary RallyIncluded:
Four nights - full hook-up RV sites with 50 AMPs and large concrete pads Four dinners, including a " hawg wild BBQ" catered by Bambinos, three breakfasts
Seminars, Vendor displays
BAC International Rally
Southern ComfortArrive March 9, 2014
Depart March 14, 2014 Hilton Head Island Motorcoach Resort
South Carolina
Save the date for this great rally preceding the Perry, Georgia FMCA Family Reunion Enjoy Southern Hospitality in a beautiful resort area
A few of the events planned include a day in Savannah, a dinner cruise, and golf.
Rally Fees: $595.00 with final payment due Dec 15th 2013
Limit of 55 coachesSend your coupon and $100.00 Deposit to Dianne Gettig to hold your spot.
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2013
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Co-Rally Masters: Mike and Brenda HatfieldBill and BJ Sprague
Mike and Donna HumbleP.O. Box 750Neskowin, OR [email protected] [email protected]
Co-Rally Masters: Tom & Lynn CrowleyJim & Carol Contratto
Rally Master: Ron & Dianne Gettig3024 Tennille Harrison Rd.Harrison, GA 31035478-232-4251 [email protected], [email protected]
Rally Fees: $445Send rally coupon and $100 deposit to Mike or Donna Humble to register
Final Payment Due June 1, 2013
Now with130 full hook-up sites.
Rally full, but the wait list is short.
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Region
1NorthWest
US
AKIDORWA
Canada
BC NWYK
It is now summer and the start of rally sea-son in the Pacific NW. There are five rallies scheduled in Region 1 including the BAC 30th Anniversary International Rally. The great news is that all the rallies are full with wait lists started. These are going to be some fantastic rallies including Chasing Whales in Anacortes, Washington with Bill and BJ Sprague rally masters; Panhandle Potpour-ri in Blanchard Idaho with Brinley Thomas and Charles Bentley, rally masters; Spruce Goose in McMinnville, Oregon with Mike and Donna Humble, rally masters; and Sit N Bull 2 in Grants Pass, Oregon with Jim and Gerda Bull, rally masters.
Now for the bad news. There are no rallies scheduled for 2014. Members interested in being rally masters should contact me or Bill Sprague to discuss planning a rally. There is a rally master handbook to help lead you through the preparation. It really takes just an idea, a little planning, and some cost data and a rally falls into place fairly easily. For those of you attending BAC(k) to the Future at Seven Feathers there are plans to have a workshop to
help with putting on rallies.
BAC(k) to the Future is shaping up nicely. Your rally master team of Mike and Donna Hum-ble, Mike and Brenda Hatfield, and Bill and BJ Sprague are working to make this a memo-rable rally, celebrating 30 years of BAC and looking to what the future will bring. There will be display coaches, vendors, seminars, great food and entertainment, along with the great fellowship shared by BAC members. The rally was recently increased to 130 coaches, and those spots are all full, but the wait list is short, so the chances of getting in, even at this late date, are good.
In addition to rallies, don’t overlook the Camping Circles. These are informal gather-ings with no planned activities. If you are not already signed up, information is available on the BAC website as how to join or post a gathering. If you are going to be camping somewhere, and would be interested in hav-ing other Beavers join you, then just go to the BAC website, and send an e-mail to all who are signed up. If you have any questions you may contact me or Bill Sprague.
I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming rally or camping circle.Safe Travels,
Mike
North West VP's Report
Email: [email protected] Humble
Natasha Nichols Host - West
OK all you new members! It is time to discover the best way to enjoy your motorhome. Beaver rallies let you explore new places, meet new friends, get information on, or help with your coach and just enjoy life. Please consider doing what these members did and attend your first Beaver rally soon. We look forward to seeing you.
First Timers
Sue LeonardHost - East
DREAM CAR John & Linda Costanza Lake Wales FL OLD FLORIDA TRAILS Bob & Theresa Mathis St Augustine FL
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Panhandle PotpourriArrive Tuesday, August 27 – leave Saturday, August 30, 2013
Stoneridge Motorcoach Village at the Stoneridge Golf Resort, Blanchard, Idaho
Includes: 4 nights camping with 50 amps and full hook-ups3 dinners (catered, potluck, and hosted); 2 continental breakfasts and 1 catered breakfast buffet
Lake Pend Orielle Cruise, Sawmill TourOther Activities: Golf at Stoneridge Resort. Explore Sandpoint, Coeur d’Alene, and the beautiful northwest
Possible off-road vehicle tripAnd don't forget the must see Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center. This Museum is fabulous!
Forrest Bird, MD, Ph.D, Sc.D pioneered the medical respiratory industry and is in the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Learn what it is like to fly his rare vintage aircraft in the world’s only aeromedical museum.
Displays include 20 rotating vintage aircraft and vintage cars in mint condition. 15 coach limit
Rally fees: $300.00. Send deposit of $100.00 to hold your place. Final payment due by July 1st.
Rally Masters: Brinley Thomas and Charles Bentley 3655 W. Anthem Way Suite A-109 #127 Anthem, AZ 85086 [email protected]
Co- Rally Masters:Gene and Barbara [email protected]
Chasing WhalesArrive July 21, depart July 25, 2013
Anacortes, Washington
Includes: 4 nights luxury waterfront camping at Fidalgo Bay Resort, Anacortes, WA
3 dinners, 1 brunch
Full day deluxe whale watching excursion and lunch on a 100' Mystic Sea Charters' yachtOptional Ferry trip through the San Juan Islands
Explore the quaint waterfront towns of Anacortes and LaConner.
Rally fee $660Mail $100 deposit and rally coupon to Rally Masters to hold your spot.
Limited to 10 coachesRally Masters: Bill and BJ Sprague1204 23rd Ave. Unit B3Milton, WA 98354253-312-5864 or [email protected], [email protected]
Rally is Full -
Wait List is Short
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Park at the Bull's with electricity and water.First night Meet & Greet on the 15th with heavy hors d'oeuvres.
Three days of breakfasts at the Bull's by Jim and crew. 4th day continental breakfast and/or left overs.Three dinners: Hot dogs and burgers with all the fixin's, Bull's chili, and homemade ice cream.
Jet boat River run with dinner. Dinner out at a local restaurant. There will be tables set up for games, cards or crafts, or just sitting (and chewing) and a book exchange.
Rally Fees: $355 Deposit of $100 to hold your spot.
Final payment due by June 5, 2013
Rally Masters: Jim and Gerda Bull
3939 Fish Hatchery Rd.Grants Pass, OR 97527
541-471-4381541-944-7815
Co-Rally Masters: Roy & Pat Housden, Willis &
Janice Lotts, Jim & Juanita Pettet
Sit N Bull 2 Sept. 15-19, 2013
Grants Pass, ORRally Full
Spruce GooseSeptember 3 - 6, 2013McMinnville, Oregon
Tour the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - home of the Spruce Goose.
Optional museum highlights available include the IMAX theater and Wings and Waves Waterpark
(so bring your swim suit.)
Rally Fee $375.00
Send $100 deposit payable to Mike Humble Final payment due May 1, 2013
Included: • 3 nights RV parking at the Olde Stone Village, McMinnville's premier recreational vehicle parkWelcome Social:• Featuring a selection of Oregon wines sponsored by Beaver Coach Sales & ServiceDaily Morning Coffee• and PastriesA Catered Dinner:• Provided by Ribslayers of McMinnville, highlighting slow-smoked barbecue.A Dinner Experience a• t the 1857 Joel Palmer House: Listed on the National as well as Oregon
Historic Register, and featuring an internationally-inspired menu of wild mushroom and truffle dishes.
Rally Masters: Mike and Donna HumbleP.O. Box 750Neskowin, OR 97149503 [email protected]
Co-Rally Masters:Jerry & Chris Carr4720 171st Ave. SEBellevue, WA 98006206 [email protected]
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New MembersWe welcome another wonderful group of New Members to the Beaver Ambassador Club. We hope that each of you will soon be able to start enjoying some of the many features of the club, and will find a spe-cial place here, as have many before you. The rallies described in this issue, are put on by volunteer Rally Masters who want to share the highlights of their area with you, and give you the opportunity to meet like-minded travelers. Attend one, and we are sure you will be impressed by the friendly, helpful spirit of our club. And, speaking of helpful, be sure you check out the Forum, at beaveramb.org. Got a problem with your coach? Want to find out where to get a part you need? Want to see how people have modified their coaches? Or do you just want to get an idea of where to go? The Forum offers advice and suggestions from members with years of experience. Check it out.
REGION 1 ~~ NORTH WEST BEIGHLEY, Mark & Cheryl Russi Boise IDBONTER, Raymond & Debora Chilliwack BC CanadaBROSAM, William Spokane WAGOODRICH, Warren & Bueanna Terrebonne ORSLATER, David & Valerie Paoletti Issaquah WA REGION 2 ~~ SOUTH WEST HICKLIN, Adam & Laura La Crescenta CA REGI ON 3 ~~ NORTH CENTRAL ALLMAN, Douglas & Elaine Kingsley MIHOFFMAN, Steven & Peggy Howell MILENHART, Joe & Kathy Medina OHMcCLANAHAN, Hassell & Mary Crete IL REGION 4 ~~ SOUTH CENTRAL BOWNDS, Jim & Sandy Livingston Comfort TXCATE, Jerald (Bruce) & Teresa West TXKALISZ, Thomas & Danuta Avondale AZNOLEN, Mike & Sally San Angelo TXPISHA, Ronald & Deidra Montgomery TXRHEA, Joe The Colony TXSHELTON, Larry & Sandra Albany TX REGION 5 ~~ EAST COAST BALLENTINE, Keith & Rose Clearwater FLDEMERS, Robert & Linda Rochester MAHIGLEY, Richard & Jan Miami FLLIGHTFOOT, Lloyd & Lori DeSantis Tequesta FLLONG, Barney & Helen Longs SCMAHONEY, James Phelps NYPADMORE, John & Linda Holmes NYSEIDEL, Richard & Betsy Tallahassee FLSTRATES Holding Corporation Orlando FLWINZENBURGER, Gary & Peggy Pleasant View TN
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It’s time to write my article and unfor-tunately there is not much to report on since the last article. There are no
rallies scheduled in our region this sum-mer, but there are many in other regions. Most are scheduled around the FMCA 88th Family Reunion rally in Gillette, Wyoming. Our region’s next rally, Draft Horse Classic II, starts the 19th of Sep-tember. As I write this, the rally is full, but there may be cancellations. Call John Shurtz (714 473-4471) for the latest in-formation. Last year’s rally was a great success, and this one promises to be even more fun. Imagine 40 or more Beavers in the grandstands cheering for their favor-ite horse or team as the announcer recog-nizes the “THE BEAVER GROUP”.
Immediately after the Draft Horse is the Warren’s Beavers To Balloons rally. It’s a rolling rally that starts on Septem-ber 23rd at the French Camp RV & Golf Park and ends on October 4th in Acoma, New Mexico. You have the option of go-ing from start to finish or just part way. If you don’t plan on doing the full route you must let Roy know before he gives the campgrounds the final counts, and your fee will be adjusted.
We now have Rally Masters for the annual Christmas rally. Tim and Diana Bentley agreed to take the position if Jim and Natasha Nichols agreed to cook two full breakfasts. The deal was made, and with the help of Co-Rally Masters Larry and Wilma Pound, I know they will give us a rally we will all enjoy. The rally, “Christ-mas A La Carte”, will focus on getting together and sharing the holiday season with your Beaver friends. Your rally fee will include 3 nights camping at the luxu-rious Bakersfield RV Resort, 2 full break-fasts, one big continental breakfast, and 2 dinners. The a la carte events are in the planning stages as I write this.
In January we have the annual Beaver Se-curity and Lobster Boil rally led by Hosts Mandy and Violet Canales and Co-Hosts Chuck and Jan Rendall. Check the Beaver Tales for details and sign up for these ral-lies. You will not be disappointed.
Dorothy and I are planning another Grand Circle Rally for September 2014. Brinley Thomas and Charles Bentley have agreed to be Co-Rally Masters. It will be similar to the 2009 Grand Circle Rally, except there will be only one group of 12 coaches. Again we plan to visit 8 na-tional parks: Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, and Grand Canyon’s North and South Rims. There are also numerous Na-tional Monuments and other attractions along the route. We are in the early plan-ning stage and will wait until the next BT before posting the rally ad. Remember, we can’t take any sign-ups until the rally is posted in the Beaver Tales and mailed.
In late August we will be leaving for Pan-handle Potpourri, BAC(k) to the Future BAC International, and Beavers to Bal-loons rallies. Dorothy and I hope to see many of you at one these rallies.
Garland
Region
2South West
CA
Hi
NV
Why Didn't I Think of That?Helpful hints posted on http://thechive.com
Use a comb to hold a nail while hammering.
Email: [email protected]
Southwest VP'sReport Garland Land
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Dream CarRally Photos
Who knew the num-ber of Beavers in-terested in old cars? But Bob & Nelda Sedlacek proposed a rally and the Beavers showed up - several with their own classic cars (or trucks.)
Those who didn't have cars, still had fun touring the Gar-lits Museum and eat-ing a great lunch at Lake Ashton.
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Draft Horse Classic IISeptember 19 - 23, 2013
Nevada County FairGrounds Grass Valley, California
Included: 4 nights full hook-up Rv Site, 50 Amps Electric Full admission to all Draft Horse Classic events (six)
Welcome Social with heavy appetizers 4 continental breakfasts and Farewell Dinner
Options: "Taste of the Gold" food and wine fest, Classic Rib Cook-Off, Bluegrass events,
Clogging Jamboree, Barn Tours, Explore California’s gold country
Maximum 20 coaches
Rally Fees: 2-person coach - $450.00 1-person coach - $300.00
Send $175 deposit to Rally Masters to hold your place.Final payment due August 1, 2013. Full refund until May 1, 2013
Rally Masters: John and Kathi Shurtz13035 Lone Star RoadAuburn, Ca. 95602 714-473-4471 307-433-4013 [email protected]
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We all love the Christmas rallies as a chance to get together with friends and welcome the holiday season. Come enjoy "Christmas A La Carte" for just $179,
and then "add on" any additional adventures you care to choose. Basic Rally Fees: $179 for a two person coach
Includes: 3 nights at the premier Bakersfield RV Resort with full hook-upsTwo full breakfasts and one continental; two evening meals.
A la carte add-ons: dinner on the town; the CALM Christmas light display;, Kern County Museum Lamppost Celebration; and/or a 4th night at the RV park.
Send your registration and a check for $179and we will email you the cost and description of the options.
Final payment due November 1, 2013
Co- Rally Masters:Larry and Wilma Pound
Co-Rally Masters:Larry and Sue Anderson
Christmas A La CarteDec. 2 - 5, 2013
Bakersfield RV Resort, Bakersfield, CA
Rally Masters:Tim and Diana Bentley14454 Range Park Rd.Poway, CA [email protected]
A "ChooseYour OwnAdventure"
Rally
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Dogpatch - USAin conjunction with the Western Area FMCA rally
BEAVER SECURITY VOLUNTEER RALLY & LOBSTER BOIL
Arrive Jan. 5 - Depart Jan. 12, 2014 Riverside County Fairgrounds
Indio, CA Registrants are expected to do Security assignments unless physically unable.
Hosts: Mandy & Violet Canales760-946-0581 (H) or 760-221-8636 (C)[email protected]
Co-hosts: Chuck and Jan Rendall, 818-360-8618 Activities:Daily socials and evening campfires. Bring a bundle of wood (if you have some. Don’t buy any.)NO generators allowed in the electric area. Electric is included in your FMCA rally fee for the whole week.
Daily ScheduleSunday, Jan.5 - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Arrive at fairgrounds. Pay one night’s dry camp fee of $20.00 when checking in.4:00 p.m: Bring heavy hors d'oeuvres to share.Monday, Jan. 6- 1:00 p.m.-security orientation in Queen's Gallery Bldg.5:30 p.m. - Potluck dinner & Lobster Boil at the fairgrounds. Tuesday, Jan. 7- 8:00 a.m. - Security duties begin 5:30 p.m. - Volunteer recognition dinner hosted by the Western Area OfficersWednesday, Jan 8—5:30 p.m. ------- Heavy Hors d'oeuvres ????? Wednesday through Saturday - Security duties continue. Utilize the activities of the Western Area Rally (seminars, entertainment, exhibits, ice cream socials).Sunday, Jan. 12 - 9:00 a.m. - Optional no-host get-away brunch at the Indio Elks Lodge on Madison Ave. Cost is about $9.00 per person.Rally Registrations: (1) Register for the FMCA Western Area Rally in the Family Motor Coaching magazine beginning with the Octo-ber 2013 issue, at fmca.com, or call 800-543-3622 and (2) Send $30.00 for rally essentials plus $24.50 per ordered lobster by December 1, 2013 to:
Mandy Canales18960 Munsee Rd,
Apple Valley, CA 92307 Write the number of lobsters you ordered (1, 2, 3?) on the coupon, where it indicates
“Extra cost rally activities."Friends of Beavers: Friends of Beavers are
always welcome. They have the same registration as listed above. Send me their
name, F#, address, phone number, and if they want any lobsters.
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN!
Beavers to BalloonsSeptember 23-October 4, 2013
Join the fun on this rolling rally leaving, Manteca, California (French Camp RV & Golf) and arriving in Acoma Pueblo,
New Mexico in time for the Aloft in Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Rally.
Included: All campground fees (11 nights),3 dinners (one at the Land's home)
Time for day side trips to Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Parks, and Gallup, New Mexico (an Indian jewelry mecca)
A tour of Edwards AFB (Shuttle Landing Area) Rally ends at Acoma Sky City Pueblo.
Rally Masters: Roy and Vicki Warren
194 Rainbow Drive #9412Livingston, TX 77399-1094
619-267-1000 or 619-838-0370
Emails: Please email both of us. [email protected] (Roy) [email protected] (Vicki)
Rally Co-Masters: Garland and Dorothy Land
Rally Fees: $450A Deposit of $250 will hold your spot.Final payment due June 1, 2013.Refunds after June 23 will depend on RV park cancellation policies (or getting a late sign up.) All cancellations will be charged for postage.
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Region
3North Central
US
ia, ilin, mi
mn, mtnd, neoh, sdwi, wy
Canada
ab, mbon,sk
Hello from wet, cold Region 3. Obvi-ously no rallies have occurred in the region since the last report. It has
been a miserable winter for those of us who were stuck in the area. It finally quit snowing, and the precipitation changed to rain. Many of you have undoubtedly read of the wide-spread flooding that we are dealing with at the moment. Perhaps someone in the region would like to host a winter rally one of these years. It would be different, and who knows, it might be fun.
We have been busy planning the summer schedule, particularly the Gillette rally. Plans are going well. We currently have 55 coaches registered and, of course, will be providing security for the 50th Anniversary FMCA ral-ly. We continue to deal with communication issues between the FMCA volunteer leader-ship and staff, but hopefully all have been re-solved. We are looking forward to a fun En-ergizer Beavers rally as well as an exceptional FMCA Anniversary event. We have a couple of surprises planned, and look forward to see-ing you all in Gillette.
We know the Cowboy Up rally, hosted by the Nichols and Maloofs, which immediately follows the Gillette rally, is going to be well attended. We look forward to a fun-packed rally in Rawlins, Wyoming.
Registration for the Rockin’ Rockies rally, scheduled for July 9 – 13 in Garrison, Mon-tana is disappointing at the present time. Rally masters Howard and Bonnie Klaver have planned a great, fun-filled event as de-scribed on page 14 of the Beaver Tales. We re-ally hope that it will not be necessary to cancel this rally, but we need at least five more regis-trants to make the numbers work. If anyone is planning on being in the area at this time, please consider attending.
The remaining rally for Region 3 is The Bull
Thing, being hosted by first time rally mas-ters, Conrad and Millie Clementson. At the moment this rally is at capacity, but the wait-ing list is short. We look forward to exciting bull riding and a great time in Eureka, Mon-tana from August 22nd to the 26th.
There are no rallies as yet scheduled in Re-gion 3 for 2014. One is being discussed and hopefully will come to fruition. Brent and Ju-lie Lauderdale and we are looking into one to be held in or around the Amish area of Ship-shewana, Indiana. Please, if anyone out there would like to host a rally in region 3, let me know. I will be more than happy to help and guide you along the easy path of putting on a rally. So let’s do it !!!!!
Happy Trails and Safe Travels until we meet again.
Kathy
Gillette, Wyoming June 19 to 22, 2013
Kathy DuCharme
North Central VP'sReport
Email: [email protected]
Marquis Delamination AdviceBeaver Coach Marquis Owners!
My name is Greg Fulton of Greg Fulton Fine Woodworking. I specialize in motorcoach cabinetry, especially Beavers!
In the last few years I've been repairing many Marquis cabinet door veneer delaminations (1997 to 2007 models, so far), and am not sure why this is happening, but I DO have an idea that might help prevent it!
Solid wood like the panels on the Marquis doors, expand and contract with tempera-ture and humidity, while the veneers and lacquer on top of the panels don't. It should help prevent veneer problems if the tem-perature and humidity of the coach are kept relatively consistent, with the humidity be-ing kept as low as possible for your area.
Quick changes of temperature and humidity are especially damaging. I hope this might be helpful to prevent future delaminations.
Greg Fulton541-389-1740
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The Bull ThingArrive August 22,
Depart August 26, 2013Eureka, Montana
Rally Masters Conrad and Millie Clementson8874 W. Prospector Dr.Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Cell phone: [email protected]
Co-Rally Masters: Don and Kathy DuCharme
This rally is named for the largest bull riding event in North America. It will take place the weekend of the rally, as will the Lincoln County Fair.
Eureka, Montana is located just 5 minutes south of the Canadian border and is surrounded by lakes and forests. It boasts an impressive collection of shops, art galleries, and fine dining.
Free time activities include golf, hiking, Glacier National Park, and Lusier Hot Springs Canada (passport required).
We will be dry camping at the home of Conrad and Millie Clementson in Eureka, MT. Fees include: Daily continental breakfasts; Amish Buffett at West Kootani, MT;The Bull Thing Rodeo and Lincoln Co. Fair; and a Tour of Roosville Border Patrol
Rally Fees: $150 Send check for $50 to Millie Clementson to hold your place.
Final payment due June 1, 2013 Limit 10 coaches and a waiting list will be kept.
Energizer Beavers
Rally-Within-a-RallyJune 14 - 22, 2013
Cam-Plex at Gillette, Wyoming
Gillette, Wyoming June 19 to 22, 2013
FMCA 50th Anniversary Family Reunion
Rally Masters:Don and Kathy DuCharme7894 Kingsbury Rd.Delton, Mi 49046-8601Home Phone: 269-623-8485Cell Phone: 269-330-5777email: [email protected]
Co-Rally Masters:Mandy and Violet [email protected]
Reminder: FMCA has allocated
an extra $80,000 to make this reunion special.
It will be really special if you are with us.
This rally takes the place of our cancelled International Rally. It is basically a security volunteer event, but those not wanting to volunteer can also be a part of the rally,
and attend the FMCA 50th Anniversary Reunion. Friends of Beavers are also welcome to join this great group.Gillette is considered the energy capital of the U.S. with many attractions in the area. Hope you can come and assist.
There will be daily evening social times and a catered dinner.
Registration: All attendees MUST CALL FMCA, 800-543-3622, to register for FMCA and indicate whether they are volunteering or not. This includes those who have already registered.
When you register, FMCA will charge all non-volunteers $50.00 for the early days.All registrants will have to go into the final parking area together, so a staging area will be set up.
Fee for the Beaver rally: $50.00. Send to Kathy DuCharme.Additional information will be sent out via email/forum as it becomes available.
Questions? Call Mandy or Kathy.
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Cowboy UpArrive June 24, and depart June 28, 2013
Rawlins, Wyoming at Dale & Veida Ely's RV World Campground
Join your Beaver friends after the Gillette rally for: 4 Breakfasts, 3 dinnersTour of Wyoming Frontier PrisonTour of Carbon County Museum
Music in the ParkOptional Golf and Free days for touring
Rally Fees: $425$100 Deposit by January 31, 2013. Final payment by April 1, 2013
Rally Masters:Jim & Natasha Nichols
514 America's Way #3700Box Elder, SD 57719
707-217-0903, [email protected], [email protected]
Co-Rally Masters:Bill and Karen Maloof
Rockin' Rockies RallyJuly 9-13, 2013
Garrison, MontanaDon't miss this fun rally. Activities include:
a boat cruise, trolley tour, and awagon ride to dinner with entertainment
along with 4 Nights Camping at Riverfront RV park (all full hook-ups, first 15 get 50 amp)
three continental breakfasts and one barbecue supperRally fees: $410 (2-person coach), $285 (1-person coach).
Send $50 deposit and coupon to Howard Klaver.
Rally Masters: Howard and Bonnie Klaver2647 Queens Ave.,Kamrar, IA [email protected] Home 515-539-4371 Cell 515-209-9013
Co-Rally Masters: Don and Kathy DuCharme
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Region 4 has some great rallies coming up. Our next rally is Home With the Hales, May 31st to June 5, 2013, Eldon, MO
hosted by Paul and Jane Hale. This dry camping rally is followed by It’s Not OZ, It’s Kansas, in To-peka and Hutchinson, KS, June 6 – 11, hosted by June Beaver. June 29th to July 3rd Rich and Kathy Pylar will be the rally masters with Relaxing Colo-rado Style in Glenwood Springs, CO, scheduled to follow rallies in Gillette and Rawlins, WY.
Do you know the connection between Pancho Villa and Deming NM? You can find out if you join rally masters Ken and Sue Neal in Deming, New Mexico, Oct 1 – 6, 2013. They are hosting the Pancho Villa in Deming rally where you are sure to learn more about the Wild West. Join them on your way to Albuquerque.
Aloft in Albuquerque is set for Oct 8 – 13, 2013, with rally masters George and Bev Morlan. This is one of the premier photo opportunities in the world. With a rally site overlooking the launch field of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the fun, and activities are endless. If you aren’t already signed up, then you need to get on the wait list. George and Bev are doing this rally for their 3rd time, so you can expect to have an exceptional time.
The Quartzsite rally will return Jan 15 – 19, 2014 with rally masters Jim and Natasha Nichols. The rally name is Beavers in the Wild West. I am sure that Jim and Natasha will do an outstanding job, and if you have never been to this dry camping rally on BLM land, it is an experience not to be missed. This year will have a new format, so check out their ad in this issue of Beaver Tales.
Just announced: Shopping Canton Style, at Mill Creek Ranch Resort in Canton, Texas, April 3 – 5, 2014 hosted by rally masters, Brent and Julie Lauderdale. This park was a top rated Good Sam Park for 2012. This rally offers many activity op-tions and a great adventure if you are a shopper. Canton Trade Days are promoted as the world’s largest outdoor trade days with thousands of ven-dors from across the country.
Recently, a couple who live near us at Buckhorn Lake Resort, left on a trip in their motorhome, towing their car. They had a blowout on a car tire
and were not aware of the blowout until they were flagged down. By then the tire was worn down to the rim. We can’t see every detail in our rear cameras, so I suggest you invest in a tire monitor system like Pressure Pro or Tire Safe Guard or one of the other available brands. The tire monitor can notify you when either your motorhome or tow is having a tire problem. The newer monitors can even tell you when the heat is rising before you have that blowout. The audible alarm and flashing lights have caused us to pull over and check on a few occasions. We had a leaking valve stem which could have led to a flat tire without a warning from the tire monitor. Also, remember, that when your tires are over 5 years old from the manufactured date, then you’re on borrowed time. You should never go beyond 7 years from the manufactured date. It is not the amount of tread remaining, but the side walls of the tires break down over time.
You can learn about many safety features or get advice from the BAC Forum. You will also learn many things or get ideas from other members when you attend Beaver rallies. Many times Ger-ald Farris or Roy Mueller will hold information-al sessions at rallies. Another way to get help at a rally is just open up a bay or engine door and someone will ask if you need help or just what’s going on. While we are attending the Hales’ rally (mentioned above), I plan to learn how Paul Hale insulated his storage cabinets around the bulk-head of his coach. We often learn from our fellow Beavers, such as, Joanne Fadale holding her “Be Prepared” class and telling us to keep a “GO” bag in the front of your coach. The “GO” bag has extra clothes, medicines, etc. in it, so if something hap-pens and you have to leave your coach in a hurry, then grab your “GO” bag. You will at least have a couple of days of items to get you through a crisis. We had to use our “GO” bag during the Carahs’ Civil War rally because of a tornado threat.
Additionally, we learn from others’ misfortunes, like Wally and Iris Schmidt when they had an engine fire that destroyed their coach. Wally said that the fire consumed their coach so fast that they barely got out. Soon after that, I saw a fire suppression system explained in the fire preven-tion class at the Quartzsite rally. I purchased one for around $500 and Bill McGimpsey helped me install it over my engine. We feel that it was a good investment to insure our safety.
Many more ideas from our BAC members will help you enjoy your motorhome and travel safely to and from our rallies. So sign up soon for a Bea-ver rally listed in the Beaver Tales Rally Roundup.
Rett
Rett Porter
South Central VP's Report
Email: [email protected]
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It's not OZ, It's Kansas
Start in Topeka, KS -- Arrive June 6 - Depart June 8 Many things to see and do (on your own): Combat Air Museum at Forbes
Field; Ted Ensley Botanical Gardens at Lake Shawnee; Kansas Museum of History; State Capitol Building, etc.
Then on to Hutchinson, KS -- Arrive June 8 - Depart June 11Tours (included in rally fee) of Salt Mine and Cosmosphere - both fascinating!
On your own: Lindsborg, KS (Little Sweden).
Rally fees include 2 continental breakfasts; 3 dinners; snacks.
10 coach limitRally fee: $460.00 2-person coach; $330.00 1-person coach
Send $50.00 deposit and registration to George Morlan to hold your spot. Full payment due by April 1, 2013
Co-Rally Masters:George & Bev Morlan4941 Thornhill DriveAcworth, GA 30101-4097 770-974-9543, Cell: [email protected]
Rally Master: June Beaver 13920 Parallel Rd.Basehor, KS 66007Phones: home 913-724-1467, cell 816-729-7361Email: [email protected]
Cosmosphere
Salt Mine
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Beautiful Glenwood Springs attractions:Tou• rtheHotelColorado(1887)VisitDowntownGlenwoodSpringsshopsand•restaurantsTheresortisnexttotheColoradoriver.•
Enjoytheafternoonwatchingtheriverraftersandzip-linerswithoutevenleavingtheresort.Orjointhem,it’slotsoffun!
OtherOptions:
Go• lfOuting at altitude 5,763 feetat “The Hill” (9 hole course, withcartsofcourse!)Glenwood Springs’ famous “Hot•SpringsPoolandSpa”,thelargesthotspringpoolintheworldTram ride, rave tours, museums,•hiking,biking,breathtakingmountainviews,andsomuchmore!
Relaxing Colorado StyleJune 29th to July 3rd, 2013
Glenwood Canyon ResortGlenwood Springs, Colorado
With option to stay over for
Rally Masters:RichandKathyPylar3700S.WestportAve.#1462SiouxFalls,SD57106Ph:303-246-6666(cell)[email protected]
Co-Rally Masters:TedandFranKlimowski7322ParkLaneAlgonac,MI48001Ph:810-278-3728(cell)[email protected]
Rally includes: 4 Nights Full Hookups 50 AMP
Tour of Hotel Colorado and Lunch3 Continental Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Nightly Socials
Rally Fee is $450Send deposit of $75 to hold your spot
Final Payment due April 1st 2013
Pancho Villa in Deming Oct 1 - 6, 2013 Deming, New Mexico
5 nights, 30 amp full hookup camping 1 catered dinner, 1 lunch, 5 social hours, 1 very lite "Goodbye" breakfast Golf available and 1 free day to explore!!
Explore Deming and learn the history of Pancho Villa. In the area: Rock hounder's paradise -Rockhound State Park and City of Rocks, State Park, Deming Luna Mimbres Museum,
and The Deming Center for the Arts. Nearby in Columbus is the Pancho Villa State Park.
Rally fees: $300. Final payment due September 1, 2013 15 coach limit - Send $100 deposit to hold your spot
Rally Masters: Kenneth & Susan Neal3201 Water Hazard Dr. SEDeming, NM 88030Phone: 575-546-9945 or 559-760-2161Email: [email protected]
Co-Rally Masters: Brent and Julie Lauderdale
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Aloft in AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, New Mexico Balloon Fiesta
October 8-13, 2013Join us in 2013, in the VIP Parking area, right above the launch field. Watch the balloons from your
coach, or take an easy, short walk down to the field and view the action up close. Volunteer to be on the chase crew, or take a balloon ride with a certified pilot on your own. Spend time on the field, shopping
and eating at dozens of vendor tents. Fabulous fireworks on several nights. Generators can be used from 5 AM to 10:30 PM.
Included: Admission to ALL Balloon Fiesta activities for 2 people, private lunch buffet, Balloon Museum admission, daily social hours, nightly picnics during evening balloon activities.
Optional: golf, Sandia Peak Tram, Old Town, casinos, Santa Fe, Taos
Rally fees: $675 for a 2-person coach $645 for a 1-person coach
Make check payable to George Morlan.
Limited to 51 coaches. $300 deposit to hold your space
(AIBF requires a substantial deposit to hold the spaces.)Full payment must be received by June 15, 2013.
Cancellation Charges: By July 1, 2013 - $10; from July 2 to August 15 2013 - 50%.
No refunds after August 16, 2013.All cancellations must be emailed or snail mailed to
George Morlan. Date of receipt is what counts.
Rally Masters:George and Bev Morlan4941 Thornhill Dr. Acworth, GA 30101-4097770-974-9543cell [email protected]
Co-Rally Masters:Lamar Keck & Karen RogersKen and Ann Sair
Shopping
Brent & Julie LauderdaleP O Box 725Stratford, OK 74872580/[email protected]
Shopping Canton Style
Apr 3 - 5, 2014Mill Creek Ranch Resort
Canton, TX
Enjoy the "World Renowned Flea Market"
10 coach limit
$50 deposit to reserve your spot
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George Morlan Email: [email protected]
Treasurer's ReportINCOME AND EXPENSE OCT 2012 - MARCH 2013 BUDGET ACTUAL DIFF. 2012-2013 BUDGETBT SPONSORSHIPS 4,600 5,048 448 9200DUES Renewals 21,285 21,888 603 21285 New Members 2,500 1,840 -660 5000 Life Members 2,340 2,280 -60 2340 Commercial 160 120 -40 160 Total 26,285 26,128 -157 28785OVERLAND INSURANCE 3,750 4,595 845 7500MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 207 207 0RALLIES Beaver Tales Advertising 2,600 2,710 110 5200 Rally Bars 1,500 1,701 201 3000 Regional Rally Gains 1,000 953 -47 2000 Total 5,100 5,363 263 10200INVESTMENT INCOME 1,250 833 -417 2500TOTAL INCOME 40,985 42,174 1,189 58185 BADGES AND BARS 700 649 -51 1400ELECTIONS 45 200BEAVER TALES Editor's Contract 1300 Freight & Postage 850 516 -334 1700 Printing & Binding 2,000 2,098 98 4000 Total 2,850 2,615 -235 7000DIRECTORY 200 75 200DUES OPERATIONS 250 415 165 500MEMBERSHIP 10,680 10,704 24 22260MISC. EXPENSE 1,038 702 -335 2075INTERNATIONAL RALLIES Officer Registration & Early Arrival 8800 Officer Fuel Reimbursement 5300 Other 800 Total 14900REGIONAL RALLIES 6,000 6,298 298 9000TAXES 1,451 211 -1,241 2903TOTAL EXPENSE 23,169 21,713 -1,455 60438NET 17,816 20,461 2,645 -2253
Once again I can report that our finances are good. Income is nearly $1200 ahead of budget for the first half of our fiscal year, while expenses are a
bit less than $1500 less than budgeted.
On the income side:• Beaver Tales sponsorships are a bit over budget. This is largely the result of a budgeted loss in sponsors has not materialized (but did so after the close of the quar-ter). A factor on the disappointing side is that revenue from the Amazon portal is lower than we budgeted. I don’t know whether this reflects our members not being big custom-ers of Amazon or just not bothering to use the portal. If the latter, please give the portal a try. It doesn’t cost anything and the Club makes a few bucks.• The Overland Insurance arrangement continues to perform well. That said, I am continually surprised that after several years more than half of our members have not even given Overland a crack at their business. It takes only a few minutes to request a quote on Overland’s se-cure website; gets you the level of service you have a right to expect from an insurance broker; and has saved a goodly number of our members some money.• Investment income is a disappointment and is going to stay that way, because the rates on CDs are miserable.
On the expense side:• Beaver Tales costs are about on budget.• The annual Membership Directory costs almost nothing, largely because Tim Bentley does the work on a volunteer basis and costs for supplies are offset by the $4 that members who want a printed directory pay.• Dues operations are a bit over budget because I purchased the postage we need for the August-October campaign early to avoid the postage increase.• Membership expense is about on budget, not sur-prising because this item is dominated by the Membership Director’s contract expense. Iris Schmidt keeps close con-trol on the expenses for postage and supplies.• Regional rally expense is close to budget. No in-ternational rallies were scheduled for the first half of the fiscal year. (We will under-run the budget next quarter because of the cancellation of the Gillette International Rally.)• Taxes are under budget. As I explained in my previous report, I over accrued for the Oregon excise tax when closing the books last year, and the IRS sent us an unexplained check that I assume they will come after when and if they find their mistake.
The balance sheet is strong, and there were no significant changes during the first half of the year, except to with-draw the dues for our Life Members from that reserve. We do an analysis periodically to estimate whether the amount in that reserve is sufficient to pay the future dues for those members, and the reserve has inched closer to being just sufficient for that purpose, due to the happy fact that many of our more senior Life Members are staying active longer.
As usual, I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.George
BALANCE SHEET 3/31/2013 ASSETS Bank Accounts 57,674 Inventory 4,981 Receivables 1,116 Prepaid Expenses 595 Investments 156,904TOTAL 221,269 LIABILITIES Accounts Payable 74 Dues & BT Postage for Future Years/Issues 1,141 Equipment Reserve 7,413 International Rally Reserve Committed to BAC(k) to the Future & Southern Comfort 14,000 International Rally Reserve for future rallies 40,544 Life Member Reserve 22,170 Operational Reserve 111,404 Members Equity 24,524 TOTAL 221,269
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AL, CT, DE, DC FL, GA, KY, ME MD, MAMS, NBNC, NH NJ, NYPA, RISC, TNVT, VA
WV
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NF, NS PE, PQ
I just got off the phone with Jim Con-tratto. He really seems to be doing well. He is off the infusions and
doing therapy for his hand, back and balance - quite an improvement since we saw them back in mid-March. It’s going to be slow going for him, but with his positive attitude, I believe he will do very well. Let’s keep Jim & Carol in our prayers. Since my last post we have attended 3 rallies. The Dream Car rally, where we had a great time, including a tour of the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Rac-ing in Ocala, Florida. Then, 10 days later we attended the Old Florida Trails rally, in Historic Will-eston, Florida. Among the many activi-ties was a river eco-tour complete with singing. Enjoying the environment and
wildlife on the spring-fed crystal clear Rainbow River and the dark, swamp-fed Withlacoochee River, while learning about the history of the area with music and stories was a great experience. We also had a horse drawn trolley tour of the some of the farms in the area. Our next adventure was the Stone Age to the Space Age rally in Huntsville, Ala-bama. It was particularly fun visiting the Jack Daniels Distillery. Don't forget the Southern Comfort In-ternational Rally in Hilton Head, South Carolina, March 9-14, 2014. We have 40 coaches registered, with room for 15 more. And also, don’t forget to sign up for the Winding Down in the Moun-tains rally, March 21-24 2014 in Dillard, Georgia which follows the Southern Comfort rally. Dianne and I look forward to seeing all of you somewhere on the road or at fu-ture rallies.
Be Safe. Ron
East Coast VP'sReport Ron Gettig
Email: [email protected]
Amazon Portal Still Open
Please don't forget that the the BAC Amazon Portal is still in operation. If you buy anything from Amazon, please take the extra minute to en-ter your account through the link on the BAC website (www.beaveramb.org) or use this QR code on your cell phone. Absolutely nothing changes during your purchase, but the club will receive a bonus for each item you buy. This is a very simple way for you to help the club meet its expenses.
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A Beaver Remembrance
Some of you long-time Beaver owners know something of the history of the coach and many of you remem-ber Mat Perlot. Mat started in the RV industry as a sales manager for the original Beaver manufactur-er, before leaving to start Safari Motorhomes. When Beaver went bankrupt (the first time), Safari pur-chased it and continued the Beaver line. (For more Beaver history go to the About menu on the Beaver website at www.beaveramb.org or check out the BAC Forum at http://forum.bacrallies.com/m-1273759588/ )
Mat passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona in October and his son, Dave Perlot, wanted the Beaver group to know that he had fond memories of his time with Beaver and the BAC. Also the industry has honored Mat. He has been inducted into the 2013 class of the RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana.
In Remembrance - Mat PerlotFrom The Perlot family
Our Dad, Mat Perlot, Founded Safari Motorcoach in 1987. After a productive career in the outdoor garment industry and leading the tumultuous RV industry through the gas lines of the early '80s, he had a vision, and with that came Safari. He soon thereafter founded Magnum, aquired Beaver, founded Composite Technolo-gies, Electronic Design and assembly...his list of accomplishments goes on and on...
What makes us most proud, though, are his contributions, to his family, to his employees, to the industry, and for our consumers and vendors.
He loved the industry and commonly taught us to be gardeners. That was a pet analogy of his… to nurture and develop relationships. The infrastructure grows with factory support - the clubs, the rallies, the service, and support. He said to bring quality and innovation to our products; to educate and care for our relations with dealers, salespeople, and vendors; and most of all to care for owners, employ-ees, dealers, vendors and all involved. He truly has been a master gardener! And he considered all his friends.
Dad sold SMC to Monaco in August 2001 for health reasons, but he managed to have 11 good years of retirement. He would commonly ask us kids about this owner or that vendor or employee, with both care and concern; but also like we were headed back to the office in the morning. Then he'd have a beer and say let’s go fishing!!! There are so many names and relationships that he remembered well, right to the end, that we can't name names without leaving so many out. But please know that he truly cared for all of you and missed the industry dearly.
I know right now he's on a fishing boat in the sky with a glass of a good red...salut-ing Safari International, Beaver Ambassadors, the Trek club...
Thank you all for the care and support, the cards and letters, love and prayers.
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Winding Down in the MountainsArrive March 21- Depart March 24, 2014
Dillard, GeorgiaAfter the International Rally and FMCA, relax at River Vista Mountain Village, a first class park in the beautiful Northeast Georgia Great Smoky Mountains,
just 215 miles on interstates and 4-lane highways from Perry.
Included: Full hookups (50 amp power).Dinner at the famous Dillard House. Two dinners on site. Two light breakfasts.
Area Highlights: Easy day trips to Helen, Georgia (a delightful Bavarian-themed mountain town) and Cherokee (Harrah’s casino among other things).
Antique shops in Dillard and many quaint shops in nearby Highlands.
Limit: 20 coachesRally fee: $295. $50 deposit holds your space. Send deposit to Rally Master.
Full refund to January 1, 2014 if you must cancel.
Rally Masters: George & Bev Morlan4941 Thornhill Dr. NWAcworth, GA 30101-4097Landline 770-974-9543Cell [email protected]
Heading to Hilton 2014March 1-9, 2014
Join the newest of Pete and Connie Bradish's awesome Mystery Rolling Rallies.
Start in Central Florida and end up at Hilton Head, South Carolina in time to participate in the Southern Comfort BAC International Rally.
Enjoy 8 nights of the most unusual and fun area highlights that Pete and Connie can find.
Maximum 15 coachesCost: $875 for a two person coachSend $100 deposit to hold your spot.
Please make check payable to Connie BradishFinal payment due January 1, 2014
Refunds at the discretion of the rally masters
Rallymasters: Peter and Connie Bradish189 Windsong Way, Titusville, FL 32780
Connie-321-432-0407 Peter-321-652-2435 [email protected]
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on your motorhome insurance. Get the best rate for insurance that fits your needs.There is no obligation, and you will not be hassled.
Many members have already saved hundreds of dollars, and for each policy, Overland makes a
sponsor donation to BAC.
Or call 1-800-677-4027.Just be sure to tell them you are a
member of BAC.
Overland Insurance Services
Features on the Updated BAC Website
Have you checked out the new BAC website yet? All the favorites are there, but it has a fresh new look and does so much more. All of our great BAC sponsors are found right on the first page with links to their websites. On the right side of the home page you can register; re-do your password if you’re having trouble signing on; get to the BAC Facebook site; and also it's the easiest way to get to the BAC Amazon Por-tal to buy products and support the club.
The pull down menu at the top is your guide to the rest of the site. Here are some of the features you will find:
About• : Intro to the club; officers; Beaver Tales downloads; and a Beaver history, fea-turing pamphlets and brochures from the whole Beaver era
Join BAC:• Member benefits, testimonials and downloadable membership forms
Rallies:• Lists all rallies by date or by re-gion and lets you leave comments. (Note: this is not the way to ask the rally masters questions. That should be done directly. But it is a great way to share your expe-riences with an area or venue.); calendar of events; rally pictures covering several years of great BAC adventures
BAC Forum• takes you to the best spot to find help for coach or RVing concerns.
Member Services:• BAC Directory (open to members only); online renewal of member-ship or address changes; Beaver Tales down-loads; Coach Assist (with service manuals for many coaches); links to sites helpful to RVers (like fuel prices); and the sign-up for camping circles groups to be informed about informal gatherings of Beaver friends.
Check it out and enjoy easy access to all the club has to offer.
What's New on the ForumForum Technical Board questions:
I have a 2005 Monterey (build date 8/2004) with an Allison •3000 transmission. It has 33000 miles on it and I'm just won-dering if, because of age, the Transynd transmission fluid is due for a change? It has been three years since we painted our roof with the •Rustoleum Marine Deck Paint. I said that I would keep tabs on how it has performed and report back on the forum. Verdict...Paint is still in excellent condition with no issues, pressure washing and a scrub once or twice a year and we are good to go. This paint does not chaulk which has been great... I am going to replace my dead leveling compressor soon with •a Viair 380C unit. My 2005 Monterey only has air for level-ing, no hydraulics, I am concerned about what will happen when I disconnect the air line from the compressor. Are there check valves? Will both tanks empty? Will the air bags deflate and drop the chassis? I need to know what to expect so I can take precautions. Advice appreciated.So the city water fill valve began to leak, first when the sys-•tem was pressurized by the water pump, now all the time. I thought this valve would be easily replaced by removing the four screws which secure it. Not so easy. Apparently there are nuts on the back side of these four bolts. I don't see another way to get behind there other than taking that whole front panel off. Am I missing something obvious? Any tips on removing that front panel
Sources for Suppliers Board: Look here to locate hard-to-find parts or services. Here are some of the things listed on this board recently: DIY Norcold 1200 Icemaker replacement, tele-scoping ladder, most reliable tire monitoring system, pressure, heat exchanger fan, fridge racks (kinda rusty), halogen accent 2 1/2 in ceiling lights, third center brake LED brake lamp, tire stem extenders, amber lens cover, replacement wiper motor for 1993, body shop recommendations
Redecorating and Updating your Motorhome Board: Check here for great redecorating ideas.
Started this project a couple of weeks ago, finally got around •to finishing it - pulled apart my cracked Makori ceiling panels and replaced them with cherry plywood. Pretty easy really, the five coats of Varathane it took to match the Marquis finish, are a bit time consuming, but other than that, pretty straight forward.I am getting my new MCD blinds installed on Monday. I have •reviewed all of the postings in the "Redecorating" section, but have seen no new valences. If someone has redone theirs, I would like to see a photo. This is our 1998 Beaver Contessa, before/during/after of the •interior renovation. New flooring, wall paper, wall paneling, blinds/valances, upholstery, and the list goes on…
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Th
e Sunshine Lady
Jan Strobel [email protected]
To send cards to members or past members not in the BAC Directory, please include an address that is current with your request. Jan 602-549-4952.
Final Trip We express our deepest sympathy to the famlies and friends who have lost a loved one:
Get Well SoonJim ContrattoJane DayKathy DuCharme
Fred OehmClaire PorterElise Williams
Gay Chaffin (former BAC member)Scott Dyson (Beaver Coach Sales & Service)John Hazlett
Len PickhartzCharley Steele (former BAC member)
Stone Age to Space Age
Huntsville, AlabamaHard to tell if some of this equipment
is part of the Space Center or the Jack Daniels Distilery!
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Mandy CanalesNational Director's Report
Email: [email protected]
NATIONAL SCENE: Governing Board: The next Governing Board meeting will be held this coming June in Gillette, WY. The Governing Board is comprised of every chapter’s national director and presidents of all FMCA areas. If all were present there would be in attendance a little over 550 voting individu-als. At this meeting all FMCA committees will submit a report on their activities for the last year; a budget will be presented; the election of the next national officers will take place; and a few proposed bylaw amendments will be presented. As always, if any of our BAC members have questions about what’s happening within FMCA, I’d be glad to TRY to answer our member concerns.
Financial Report-1st quarter: The Finance Commit-tee sent a recommendation to the Executive Board ask-ing that FMCA investments at B of A be transferred to The Windsor Group. The reasons for the transferring of funds were due to B of A changing account managers and charging higher fees. The committee also stressed to Windsor the importance of limiting FMCA’s exposure to Federal Capital Gains Tax. This past January the transfer was completed.
The overall financial picture continues to improve. The year-to-date (1st quarter) net income is $324,100. A com-bined net income, with magazine loses of $310,336 and investment income is $125,602.
FMCA’s 50th Anniversary: Celebration planning is under-way in Gillette for the anniversary party. $50,000 has been set aside for the activities at the event. A Nostalgia Room will stage memorabilia, postings of pictures, etc., of the happenings over the past 50 years. Should be a good show.
INTERNATIONAL AREA: I don’t usually expound on past happenings but do want to share that the newly elected officers of INTO planned a great rally at the Lazy Days park in Tucson this past March. Congratulations to all of those planners and volunteers who made the event a success.
The next INTO rally is scheduled for Lebanon, TN in 2014. Check your Family Motor Coaching magazine for dates.
BEAVER AMBASSADOR CLUB (BAC) CHAPTER: Not only is FMCA’s 50th being held this year, but our own 30th club anniversary will be held at 7 Feathers Park in Can-
yonville, OR this coming September. As I read the news about the event it will also be a great anniversary party (rally). Be sure to catch all the news about future rallies for your enjoyment. My compliments to all our rally masters for sharing their talents and time for the pleasure we have in enjoying all the places to visit and activities planned.
Future FMCA Family Reunions: March 17 – 20, 2014---Perry, GA August (TBD), 2014---Redmond, OR
‘til next time, hope to see you in Canyonville; Safe travels and keep the shiny side upMandy
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GILLETTE, WYOMINGOur Ambassador Club is providing volunteers for secu-rity at the FMCA Family Reunion in Gillette, WY this coming June. It's part of the FMCA 50th anniversary rally, held at the Cam-plex facility. There are now 51 Beaver coaches signed up to help with the security there. If you are going to be at that rally and want to volunteer, send me an email or phone me indicating your wish to participate. Also, if you do want to vol-unteer, call FMCA, 800-543-3622 ext, 208, and let them know you are volunteering. If you are not volun-teering and want to park with the Beaver group they will charge you $50.00 for the two days we're there.
Only in America….…do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions wile healthy people can buy cigarettes up front.…do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a diet coke.…do banks leave vault doors open and then chain the pens to the counters.…do we leave cars worth thousands of dollar in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage. …do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight.…do they have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering.
Historical Trivia: Here’s how one of our "ole sayings" came about.In the late 1700’s, many houses consisted of a large room with only one chair. Commonly, a long, wide board folded down from the wall, and was used for dining. The ‘head of the house-hold’ always sat in the chair while everyone else ate sitting on the floor. Occasionally a guest, who was usually a man, would be invited to sit in this chair during a meal. To sit in the chair meant you were important and in charge. They called the one sitting in the chair the ‘chairman’. Today in business, we use the expression or title ‘Chairman’ or ‘Chairman of the Board’
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Beaver Tales is normally mailed bulk rate, which is neither forwarded nor held by the USPS. First Class mailing of Beaver Tales is avail-able at an extra cost of $8 per year. Additional copies can be or-dered for $3 per copy (includes First Class mailing). A subscription is available to all non-BAC members, including those who no longer own a motor coach or have changed to another brand, for $12 per year. FMCA membership is not required for subscription.
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Wax, Seal or Protect By Mary Findley ©2013
Automotive supply stores stock a dizzying array of wax-es, sealants and protectants. Choices range from a polish, glaze, dressing, waterless wash, compound, wet look, wax or gloss enhancer. Let’s delve into this mishmash of prod-ucts to regain a bit of sanity when caring for your coach.
These products fall under three main categories: wax, protectant and sealant. Wax is made from carnauba, which should never be used on fiberglass. Carnauba wax penetrates the clear coat and paint then seals the base whether it’s fiberglass or metal. Fiberglass is porous and must breath to stay healthy otherwise it yellows. Also avoid products that contain petroleum distillates – see below.
Protectants contain polymers that sit on the surface to protect paint from UV ray damage. They also leave the sur-face slick so bugs and dirt slither off the sides and front. Look for a protectant that contains kaolin clay. Clay is a light polishing compound. It removes the small bumps or impurities felt when running your hand across the finish. If not removed, impurities can eventually cause paint issues.
Sealants remove scratches, swirl marks, oxidation and fog on headlights if properly formulated. Test for oxida-tion by pouring a bit of a protectant on a white rag and rub left to right; right to left. Paint is applied left to right. Rubbing in circles leaves unsightly swirl marks.
Any paint showing on the cloth indicates oxidation, which must be removed with a sealant often called a heavy duty cleaner or polishing compound. Use a buffer, I recommend Cyclo, with foam pads. Never use microfi-ber pads as they scratch the paint. Light oxidation can be removed by hand although a buffer produces consistent results. Wait for 24 hours then apply two coats of a petro-leum distillate free protectant.
The roof of a motorhome usually has a single layer of clear coat and oxidizes quickly. Treat roofs two to three times a year to prevent oxidation and caulking.
Word of warning: always know what is in a wax be-fore applying it to a finish. If a company tells you their formula is proprietary information, grab your wallet and head for the door. You have a right to know what you are putting on your vehicle. Generally ‘proprietary formulas’ are made with silicone, which manufacturers do not wish to disclose.
Silicone cannot be completely removed from a finish. Paint will not adhere to silicone. Should your coach need painting and silicone has been applied to the finish, the paint will bubble and peel within a few months.
Search online for the MSDS (material safety data sheet). Look for the warning “if this product reaches a temperature of 150° it turns to silicate dioxide and form-aldehyde.” That warning indicates the presence of sili-cone. Find the MSDS sheet by typing “MSDS sheet for name of product” into a search engine. Or call the com-pany and request a copy. They are required by law to send them when requested.
Someone asked my thoughts recently on these new color specific waxes. Research reported a multitude of problems. Initially the finish appears to have a nice shine. Then it slowly starts to dull the paint. I gave it two thumbs down
Mary Findley is owner of Mary Moppins, a line of clean-ing tools, protectants and eco-friendly cleaners designed in conjunction with manufacturer recommendations. She is author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Cleaning” and sustainable living coach. Her cleaning tips appear in magazine such as Rachael Ray, Real Sim-ple and This Old House. Reach Mary through her web-site www.goclean.com or call 800-345-3934.
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Email: [email protected]
Membership Director's Report Iris M. Schmidt
Update onlineYou can now update your membership
information online. Go to: beaveramb.org, click on "Member Services," then select
"Update Member Information."You can also join the club or renew your
membership online and pay with a credit card. If you have a smart phone, use this QR code
to go directly to the BAC web site.
Send check/money order, made out to “BAC” to: Beaver Ambassador Club c/o Chuck Rendall 16712 Knollwood Dr. Granada Hills, CA 91344 [email protected]
BAC Dress Name Badges – Complete coupon and send with $11 each (includes shipping).
Please PRINT clearly (not longhand), using black ink.
Name: ________________________________
Name: ________________________________
Address: ______________________________
_____________________________________
Phone No. ___________________ F# ______
Email: ________________________________
Please inform Chuck ASAP if there are any problems with your badge when it arrives.
Pilot: ________________________________
Co-Pilot: _____________________________
FMCA# _____________________________ Address: _____________________________ _____________________________
City/St/Zip:___________________________
Phone(s): _____________________________ Email: _______________________________
Check the box below if you will use the Inter-net rather than receive Beaver Tales by mail:
Do NOT send me Beaver Tales by mail.
Send to: Iris Schmidt, #F60829, BAC Membership Director, 3590 Round Bottom Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244-3026 or email: [email protected]
URGENT! Please keep your address/phone/email infor-mation current by using this form or the Internet.
Visit the new, completely revised Beaver Ambasador Club Web Site
at beaveramb.org
Spring Fever is progressing into the warmth of summer ~~ well, at least in some areas of the country! We hope the “Summer Migration” schedule for our Beavers will coincide with their requested seasonal
changes. It’s disheartening to hear of “fresh snow” in the northern states, but this too will pass. It is so important to have your seasonal schedule changes immediately when this occurs. The addresses for bulk rate mailing must be provided to the printer by the 10th of the month for May, August, November, and February.
We welcome 912 Beaver members including 27 enthusiastic “newbies,” many ready to “hit the trail” for summer plans. We know we’ll see 130 members at BAC(k) to the Future at the beautiful Canyonville, OR re-sort! The 30th Anniversary of Beaver Ambassador Club will be a glo-rious, gala occasion. Exceptional events have been carefully planned by Rally Masters Mike and Donna Humble, with their “super crew” of Co-Rally Masters and assistants!
There are still openings available for the Energizer Beavers rally in June at Gillette, WY! Check Beaver Tales as well as the Website, or contact Region-al Vice President Kathy and Don DuCharme. Mandy and Violet Canales are in charge of the volunteer program. This will be the BIG moment for Family Motor Coach Association as they showcase their 50th Anniversary! What a year for celebrations!!!
Please be certain you have registered for both the Website as well as the Fo-rum. Any questions? Webmaster Tim Bentley and Forum Administrator Glenda Farris will quickly solve your concerns. Remember, I can always be a “go between” to direct you to the correct source! It is so important to access the Forum, where many questions are answered and solutions created ~~ there are also some great tips you’ve never considered! The Membership Directory is updated quarterly and available on our protected Website. Please be particularly certain I have your current email address(es). These are vitally important!
We are ALL recruiters for BAC! Please invite your friends with other brands of diesel coaches to join us with you as the sponsor. We will always uphold our reputation as a fun, active club with great fellowship and fabulous food!
Happy summer and we’ll see you down the road!
Iris
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RALLY ROUNDUP
Numbers following the rally names refer to the page on which the ad can be found.
Dogpatch USA, Beaver Security Rally and Lobster Boil (w/Western Area FMCA) (11), Jan. 5-12, 2014, Indio, CA, Mandy & Violet Canales, 760-946-0581 (H) or 760-221-8636 (C), [email protected]
Beavers in the Wild West (16)Jan. 15-19, 2014, Quartzsite, AZ, Jim & Natasha Nichols, Natasha - [email protected], 707-738-7840, Jim-707-217-0903, [email protected]
Heading to Hilton 2014 (22)March 1-9, 2014, Florida to Hilton Head, Pete & Connie Bradish, Connie-321-432-0407Peter-321-652-2435 [email protected]
Southern Comfort (3)BAC 2014 International RallyMarch 9 to 14, 2014, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Ron & Dianne Gettig, 478-232-4251, 478-232-4250, [email protected]@aol.com
FMCA Family Reunion, March 2014, Perry, Georgia. Watch for informtion in FMCA magazine or at http://www.fmca.com
Winding Down in the Mountains (22) March 21-24, 2014, Dillard, GA, George & Bev Morlan, [email protected], 770-974-9543, cell 404-213-4671
Shopping Canton Style (18)April 3-5, 2014, Canton, TX, Brent and Julie Lauderdale, 580-399-5931,[email protected].
Rally RegistrationTo register for a rally, fill out a registration coupon on page 30 and mail it, with your check, to the Rally Masters listed in the individual ads. If you need more coupons, please copy the page or just send all the information required to the Rally Master.
There is also an online registration form on beaveramb.org.
You may attend any rally in any region. If rally is full, sign up
anyway and get on the wait list.
Panhandle Potpourri (5)Aug 27 –30, 2013, Blanchard, ID.,Brinley Thomas and Charles Bentley541-953-5442, [email protected]
Spruce Goose (6)September 3 - 6, 2013, McMinnville, OR., Mike and Donna Humble, [email protected], 503-702-0533
BAC(k) to the Future (3)BAC International Rally, Sept 11-15, 2013, Canyonville, OR, Mike & Donna Humble, 503-702-0533, [email protected]
Sit N Bull 2 (6)Sept. 15-19, 2013, Grants Pass, OR, Jim & Gerda Bull, [email protected], 541-944-7815
Draft Horse Classic II (10)September 19-23, 2013, Grass Valley, CA, John and Kathi Shurtz, 714 473-4471 or 307-433-4013, [email protected]
Beavers to Balloons (11)Rolling Rally, CA to NM, September 23-October 4, 2013, Roy & Vicki Warren, 619-267-1000, 619-838-0370,[email protected] [email protected]
Pancho Villa in Deming (17) Oct. 1 - 6, 2013, Deming, NM, Kenneth & Susan Neal, 575-546-9945 or559-760-2161, [email protected]
Aloft in Albuquerque (18)October 8-13, 2013, Albuquerque, NM, George & Bev Morlan, 770-974-9543, cell 404-213-4671,[email protected]
Christmas A La Carte (10) Dec. 2-5, 2013, Bakersfield, CA.Tim & Diana Bentley, 858-829-4616, [email protected]
It's not OZ, It's Kansas (16)June 6- 11, 2013, - rolling rally, Topeka, KS to Hutchinson, KS, June Beaver, [email protected], cell 816-729-7361, 913-724-1467
Energizer Beavers, Gillette Volunteer Rally-Within-a-Rally (13)June 14-22, 2013 (in conjunction with FMCA in Gillette, WY),Kathy and Don Ducharme, 269-623-8485, Cell -269-330-5777, [email protected]
FMCA 88th Family Reunion, Cam-Plex in Gillette, Wyoming,June 19 - 22, 2013. To register if you are also going to Energizer Beavers, please call 800-543-3622. (Or register for FMCA ONLY in FMCA magazine or at http://www.fmca.com)
Cowboy Up (14)June 24-28, 2013, Rawlins,WY, Jim & Natasha Nichols, 707-217-0903, 707-738-7840, [email protected]@gmail.com
Relaxing Colorado Style (17)June 29th – July 3rd 2013, Glenwood Springs, CO Rich and Kathy Pylar Ph: 303-246-6666 (cell) [email protected]
Chasing Whales (5)July 21- 25, 2013, Anacortes WABill and BJ Sprague, [email protected], [email protected], 253-312-5864 or 253-312-1075The Bull Thing (13)August 22- 26, 2013, Eureka, MT., Conrad and Millie Clementson425-501-4036, [email protected]
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Coach Length _____
Attending associated function? (e.g., rolling rally to/from, caravan
to FMCA, etc. Only if mentioned in rally ad.) Yes / No
Volunteer positions (if applicable, list codes or positions):
Pilot _______________________________________________
Co-Pilot ____________________________________________
Diet/allergy restrictions: _________________________________
Handicapped? Mobility? Respiratory (State Sticker rq'd)
Number and kind of pets: ________________________________
Extra-cost rally activities (e.g., golf): (include fees in total on front) Activity Number Fees
____________________________ ______ ____________
____________________________ ______ ____________
Coach Length ______
Attending associated function? (e.g., rolling rally to/from, caravan
to FMCA, etc. Only if mentioned in rally ad.) Yes / No
Volunteer positions (if applicable, list codes or positions):
Pilot _______________________________________________
Co-Pilot ____________________________________________
Diet/allergy restrictions: _________________________________
Handicapped? Mobility? Respiratory? (State Sticker rq'd)
Number and kind of pets: ________________________________
Extra-cost rally activities (e.g., golf): (include fees in total on front) Activity Number Fees
_____________________________ ______ ____________
_____________________________ ______ ____________
Coach Length _____
Attending associated function? (e.g., rolling rally to/from, caravan
to FMCA, etc. Only if mentioned in rally ad.) Yes / No
Volunteer positions (if applicable, list codes or positions):
Pilot _______________________________________________
Co-Pilot ____________________________________________
Diet/allergy restrictions: _________________________________
Handicapped? Mobility? Respiratory (State Sticker rq'd)
Number and kind of pets: ________________________________
Extra-cost rally activities (e.g., golf): (include fees in total on front) Activity Number Fees
____________________________ ______ ____________
____________________________ ______ ____________
Rally _____________________________________________
Dates_______________________ $ Remitted ____________
Pilot ______________________________________________
Co-Pilot ___________________________________________
Guest _____________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City _________________________ State ____ Zip__________
Phone _________________ Cell(s) ______________________
Email(s) ____________________________________________
FMCA# ___________________________ # in Party _________
BAC Member Yes / No First Rally Yes / No # Slides ______
Emergency Contact: __________________________________
Phone Number ______________________________________
Rally _____________________________________________
Dates_______________________ $ Remitted ____________
Pilot ______________________________________________
Co-Pilot ___________________________________________
Guest _____________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City _________________________ State ____ Zip__________
Phone _________________ Cell(s) ______________________
Email(s) ____________________________________________
FMCA# ___________________________ # in Party _________
BAC Member? Yes /No First Rally? Yes /No # Slides ____
Emergency Contact: __________________________________
Phone Number ______________________________________
Rally _____________________________________________
Dates_______________________ $ Remitted ____________
Pilot ______________________________________________
Co-Pilot ___________________________________________
Guest _____________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City _________________________ State ____ Zip__________
Phone _________________ Cell(s) ______________________
Email(s) ____________________________________________
FMCA# ___________________________ # in Party _________
BAC Member? Yes / No First Rally? Yes /No # Slides _____
Emergency Contact: __________________________________
Phone Number ______________________________________
Rally Registration Coupons Send coupon with check or money order to address indicated in rally ad. Use an extra sheet of paper as necessary to provide additional information such as special requirements for handicapped, trailer parking, all electric coach or additional phones/email. Go to bacrallies.com for more details.
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The Beaver Ambassador Club (BAC), a chapter of Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), invites those looking for a fun and help-ful club, to join our international (United States, Canada and Mexico) motorhome organization. All Beaver coach owners may join. Owners of non-Beaver diesel coaches may join if sponsored by a BAC member. Membership in FMCA must be maintained.To check out BAC before joining, go to beaveramb.org. There you will find specifics about the club, its rallies (including pictures) and helpful links. There is also a link to the Forum, an excellent resource for information about maintaining your coach and enjoy-ing the RV lifestyle. Beaver owners may also attend one rally without joining the club. Call the Rally Master to see if the conditions have been met for you to pay your rally fees and attend as a Beaver Guest. We are sure you will enjoy the experience.Dues: First year, $40 (includes name badges and computer mailing setup). Dues following first year, $30 annually. All ap-plications received after June 1 apply to the following fiscal year (October 1 to September 30). IMPORTANT: BAC membership requires current FMCA membership. If you are not currently an FMCA member, please complete the FMCA application on the reverse side. Include a $50 check payable to FMCA along with your completed BAC application and a $40 check payable to BAC. The BAC Membership Director will process both applications. Complimentary Membership: If you buy a "pre-loved" Beaver coach at a dealer, check with them about BAC membership. Some dealerships offer Beaver coach purchasers, who have not been previously registered in BAC, a first year complimentary membership. Applications must be returned to the Membership Director within one year from the date the sale is recorded, in order to participate in the Complimentary Membership package.
Beaver Ambassador Club Membership Application
Please Print Clearly. Complete the following application and mail to the BAC Membership Director. Include a $40 check or money order payable to BAC (in U.S. Funds). If you are not an FMCA member, complete the FMCA application on the reverse side and include a $50 check or money order payable to FMCA, or complete the credit card form for the FMCA dues only . AMT ENCL $ (no cash)
Name Cell phone Birthday: Mo./Day Name Cell phone Birthday: Mo./Day
Primary mailing address (street, city, zip+4, telephone, "from/to" effective dates
Secondary mailing address (street, city, zip+4, telephone, "from/to" effective dates
Email address(es) Coach Model Year Length Last 6 digits of VIN
Friend of Beavers - Please complete this section
Name of sponsor Coach Make
Please complete the following information for membership name badges. Print first and last name (or nickname and last name), location and FMCA number as you wish them to be engraved on each badge. Name Name
City, State FMCA Number
Signature of Applicant Signature of Applicant
Please list the areas of expertise from work experience, education, and/or hobbies that you could share with the club:
Name Skills
Name SkillsMail completed application(s) and check(s) to:
Iris Schmidt, #F60829, BAC Membership Director, 3590 Round Bottom Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45244-3026Messages: [email protected], Cell: 541-953-3595
Beaver Ambassador Club Membership Application©
BAC New Member Application: $40. FMCA New Member Application $50.
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Coach Mfr._______________Model yr,_____Approx. length_______
License Plate #____________State of registration______________
Production motor home Converted coach Other ___________NOTE: If motor home owned by applicant is not a production motor home, please include photo.I enclose $50 (US Funds) for a Family membership. The $50 is composed of $10 initiation fee, $35 for one year's membership dues, and $5 for a one-year subscription to Family Motor Coach-ing Magazine (includes coach identification emblems).
Make check or money order payable to: FMCA, Inc.Please allow a minimum of four to six weeks for processing.
I understand that upon acceptance of my application, I will be sent a copy of the FMCA Code of Ethics. I agree to read and abide by this code, which represents all our endeavors to be good neigh-bors, careful and responsible coach owners and operators, and good citizens of our communities. I own at least 33 1/3% interest in a qualifying coach.Signed ________________________________________________
Please charge my: MasterCard VISA Discover
Card #: ___________________________ Exp. Date: ____________
Signature: ______________________________________________ (If charged must be signed here)
FMCA New Member Application: $50. BAC New Member Application: $40. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.
Please complete the following application and mail to the BAC Membership Director. Include a $50 check or money order payable to FMCA. The BAC Membership Director will process both the FMCA and BAC membership applications.
_________________________________ ___________________________ ____________________ ____________Last Name Husband Wife Date
FMCA Membership Application
______________________________________________________Address ______________________________________________________City State Zip + 4
______________________________________________________ (Area Code) Home Phone *
______________________________________________________ Occupation* (if retired, former occupation)
Check here if former member: Member #_________________
How did you hear about FMCA? ____________________________
______________________________________________________
What member benefit interests you most?
______________________________________________________
Please send commercial application.
FMCA membership dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes.
*For office records only - not for publication.
D. Bentley, BeaverTales Editor14454 Range Park Rd..Poway, CA 92064
Use this QR code to go to the FMCA web site using your smart phone.
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