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Newsletter of the BEAVER AMBASSADOR CLUB Fall 2017 Vol. 34 - 3

http://beaveramb.org

© Beaver TalesNew Rallies Beavers Atop Pike's Peak 21 Farmington Pow Wow 5 Food, Fun & Friends at Fort Flagler 9 Gold in Them Thar Hills 20 Mile High Beer Time 21 Rollin' on the River 13 Rolling to Farmington 22 The Rockies Are Calling 20 The Royal Gorge 22 Washington Wine Country Tour 10 Welcome Home to Bend 10

More Rallies Balloons are BAC(k) 23 Beavers BAC(k) to Anacortes 9 Christmas and Chicken 16 Close To Cleveland 16 Coming Up Roses II 14 Distillery Run 26 Florida's Old Canopy Roads International Rally 4 Return to the Desert 2018 19 Shuffling off to Buffalo 3 The After Shuffle 27 The Festival of the Hearts 13 "Tis the Season" at Disney World 27 Viva Las Vegas 14

Features Address Changes and Badge Forms 23 BAC Contacts 2 BAC Leadership 2 BAC Membership Form 31 Collect Pull Tabs 25 East Coast VP Report 25 First Timers 19 FMCA Membership Form 32 Membership Director's Report 6 National Director's Report 24 New Members 6 North Central VP Report 15 North West VP Report 8 President's Report 1 Rally Coupons 30 Rally Photos 11 Rally Roundup 29 South Central VP Report 18 South West VP Report 12 Sunshine/Rain Report 28 Thank You 28 Through the Years 15 The Ball 4 Treasurer's Report 17 Sponsor Notes 7, 11, 28 What's New On the Forum 26

BAC President's ReportMike Humble

mhumble11@gmail.com

In the last quarter we have not attended any rallies, but we have several coming up on our way to the Shuffling off to Buffalo International Rally. If you haven't already signed up and can get there, this will be a great rally. Rally masters Tom and Joanne Fadale have a great time planned. There is plenty of space available; however, the rallies leading into Buffalo are pretty full.

Read this issue carefully since there are several new rallies being announced and more in the planning stages. If you have never attended a rally, I would encourage you to do so. They are a great value and rally fees include all the activities listed in the ad. You will meet new friends and see things you won't find or schedule on your own.

The International Rallies are where the club's business is conducted. The Board of Directors meeting is always the day before the rally starts and all members are welcome to attend. This year the BOD meeting is 9AM Sept 26, 2017. In addition, various committees meet during the rally, and the Corporate Meeting is held. All members are urged to attend this meeting. The nominating committee will be meeting also. This coming year we will be electing President, Treasurer, Secretary, National Director and Alternate National Director as well as Vice Presidents for Regions 3 and 5 for terms that begin Oct. 1, 2018 . If you are interested in volunteering for any of these positions please let a member of the committee, your Regional VP, or me know.

Many of you know that Rett Porter was elected National Senior VP for FMCA and has resigned his position as National Director. Garland Land as Alternate National Director has assumed Rett's position, and we will be looking to replace Garland with a new Alternate National Director.

On a personal note, one of the things Donna and I will be doing on our way to Buffalo is travelling part of the journey my Great, Great, Great Grandmother traveled in a wagon train on her way from Pennsylvania to Kansas in the 1870's. I am sure our trip in our "Covered Wagon" will be more comfortable and faster than hers was. We have the original day by day diary she kept and will probably make some comments on our experience in the next issue of Beaver Tales.

We recently were in Bend, Oregon making our annual contribution to the Beaver Coach Sales service department. We were lucky this year as we didn't have much to be done. While there, we were able to attend Ryan Kelly's (Ty and Jodie's son, owners of Beaver Coach Sales and strong supporters of BAC) wedding. It was a fantastic event, having been done outdoors with a view of the Cascade Mountains in the background. Our best wishes go to Ryan and his bride Lindsey. BAC did provide a wedding gift of a Weber Kettle BBQ. They will be attending the rally in Buffalo and you can meet them there.

I continue to thank all the volunteers who serve in office, do a job, or help with rallies who continue to make this club the great club it is.

Safe Travels,Mike

Get the Beav out on the the road. There are 11 new

rallies to explore.

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BAC LeadershipPresident - Mike Humble F398025PO Box 750, Neskowin OR 97149-0750 503-702-0533, mhumble11@gmail.com

North West VP, Reg. 1 - Jerry Carr F3619214720 171st Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006206-639-9930, jerry.carr@gmail.com

South West VP, Reg. 2 - John Shurtz F38432110829 W Campana Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351-1050307-433-4013, 714-473-4471, Shurtzj@gmail.com

North Central VP, Reg. 3 - Lonna Connell F408563110 E Center St #2174, Madison, SD 57042262-949-7552, riverwo@hotmail.com

South Central VP, Reg. 4 - Glenda Farris F278824245 Rainbow Dr #14597, Livingston, TX 77399-2045713-252-1123, grtfarris@gmail.com

East Coast VP, Reg. 5 - Joanne Fadale F0595524026 Sheldon Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127 716-574-9689, 40tjjmf@gmail.com

Secretary - Pam Blair F429382 PO Box 60011, Boulder City, NV 89006-0011 702-321-7215, blairpamella7@gmail.com

Treasurer - Roy Warren F137105194 Rainbow Dr #9412, Livingston TX 77399-1094 619-838-0370, rvwarren@earthlink.net

National Director - Rett Porter F3690841530 Sun City Blvd Ste 120 PMB 305, Georgetown TX 78633-5352, 303-910-3900, rett.porter@gmail.com

Alt. National Director - Garland Land F17262312772 Castle Rd, Manteca, CA 95336, 209-234-0956209-815-0889, gel_2@netzero.net

Past President - Gerald Farris F278824245 Rainbow Dr #14597, Livingston TX 77399-2045 713-254-4156, geraldfarrisbac@gmail.com

Membership Director - Anita Johnson F42792816963 SE Petrovitsky Rd, Renton, WA 98058,BACmembershipdirector@gmail.com, 425-891-6399

Rally Support Manager - Eileen Cooper F418397373 Harmony Ln, Titusville, FL 32780678-925-8985, eileenjc290@att.net

Sunshine/Rain - Vicki Warren F137105194 Rainbow Dr #9412, Livingston TX 77399-1094 619-267-1000, dnrmom@earthlink.net

Forum Co-Administrators - Roy Warren (see above) and Steve Huber F4282782650 E Capricorn Place, Chandler AZ 85249-5244 480-802-7293, sj_huber@hotmail.com

BAC Records Manager - George Morlan F2068024941 Thornhill Dr, Acworth, GA 30101 gdmorlan@gmail.com, 404-213-4671

1st Timer Host - East Coast - Laura Dedrick F4377475753 Hwy 85N, #4716, Crestview, FL 32536386-341-7537, deedslj@aol.com

1st Timer Host - West Coast - Natasha Nichols F354386514 America's Way #3700, Box Elder SD 57719707-738-7840, nmerkuloff@gmail.com

Beaver Tales Editor - Diana Bentley F23642014454 Range Park Rd, Poway CA 92064858-829-4616, beavertaleseditor@gmail.com

BAC Web Site Manager - Tim Bentley F23642014454 Range Park Rd, Poway CA 92064858-829-4616, timndiana2@gmail.com webmaster.bac@gmail.com

BAC Con tac t sMembership Director - Join the Club

Anita Johnson 425-891-6399bacclubmembership@gmail.com

for online registrations go tobeaveramb.org/join-bac

Mail registrations to:Beaver Ambassador Club, Attn. Membership Director

62955 Boyd Acres RoadBend, OR 97701

Records ManagerAddress Changes, Directory

George Morlangdmorlan@gmail.com, 404-213-4671

Rally Support Manager

Eileen CooperOrder Rally Bars, First Timer Bolo and Dress Badges, and Number Rally Bars (25/50/75/100 Rallies attended)

678-925-8985, eileenjc290@att.net

Sunshine/RainGet Well & Sympathy Cards to BAC Membersand Updates for Forum Sunshine/Rain Board

Vicki Warren, 619-267-1000, dnrmom@earthlink.net

Dress Name Badge Re-ordersChuck Rendall: 818-360-8618

c.rendall@earthlink.net

BAC Logo Plaques for Your CoachChuck Rendall: 818-360-8618

c.rendall@earthlink.net

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 - Bend, Oregon - 800-382-2597

Alliance Coach - Lake Park, Georgia - 229-469-9422& Wildwood, Florida - 352-330-3800

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.

Please note: unless otherwise stated, arrive at a BAC rally on the first date and depart the morning of the second date. This may be different from FMCA, where the second date is usually the last full

day of the rally and you depart the next day.

You Are Invited . . .All members are invited to attend the BAC Board Meetings to see how the business of the club is conducted. Board meetings are scheduled the day before each International rally. The next Board meeting will be September 26 in Hamburg, New York.

Shuffling off to BuffaloFall 2017 International Rally

Arrive Sept. 27, 2017 - Depart Oct. 2, 2017Hamburg, New York

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Tucson/LazyDays KOA

Last chance to put on your shuffling shoes and sign up for a great time in the Western New York area! Don't miss out on all the fun!

Join the fun of "Octoberfest," see the fall colors, enjoy a "Taste of Buffalo" (wings included of course)ride the "Maid of the Mist" immersing yourself in the wonder of the "Falls."

Show your talent and "Paint" Niagara Falls.

Rally fees include:Fun Activities

5 nights full hook-ups5 dinners

4 breakfastsArranged and optional tours

SeminarsBAC corporate meeting

Come early to observe the BAC Board of Directors meeting.

Rally Masters:Thomas & Joanne Fadale4026 Sheldon Rd.Orchard Park, NY 1412740tjjmf@gmail.com 716-574-7336 716-574-9689

Co-Rally Masters:Roy and Carol MuellerR-573-220-1216C-708-941-5207

Shuffling off to BuffaloFall 2017 International Rally

Arrive Sept. 27, 2017 - Depart Oct. 2, 2017Hamburg, New York

Our Lady of Victory Basilica

Rally Fee: $565 for 2-person coach, $400 for 1-person Make check to Thomas Fadale.

Final payment due September 2, 2017Refunds after this date at the discretion of the rally master.

For last minute registrations, please contact RM directly.

Sponge Candy

mailto:40tjjmf@gmail.com

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Florida's Old Canopy RoadsThe 2018 Spring International RallyArrive April 6, 2018 - Depart April 11, 2018

North Florida FairgroundsTallahassee, Florida

Plan ahead. Come to the 2018 Spring International Rally and enjoy the beauty and history of Florida.

What image is more symbolic of Tallahassee's natural splendor than long stretches of shady, scenic canopy

roads? Towering live oaks, sweet gums, hickory trees and stately pines arc ever so gracefully over roadways in the middle, as if holding hands in a welcoming umbrella. On Big Bend Scenic Highway you can trace the footsteps of Apalachee and Creek Indians, Spanish Conquistadors, British and

American troops, settlers, cotton and timber barons, even Hollywood producers. Dozens of historic markers, interpretive displays, state and county parks, museums, forests, forts, depots, lighthouses and historic build-ings line the roads. St. Marks Wildlife Refuge is a wonderland of birds, butterflies, wildlife and wildflowers to explore. Discover the rich maritime heritage at historic ports and working seafood towns that bring in

the freshest catch in the area.

Water and Electric 30 & 50 amp service

Rally Masters:Thomas & Joanne Fadale

40tjjmf@gmail.com 716-574-7336 716-574-9689

Deposit $100.00Send coupon and checks to

Co-Rally MasterKarl WelhartPO Box 5125

Niceville, Fl 32578

Co-Rally Masters:Karl & Nancy Welhart

karl.welhart@gmail.com nancy.welhart@cox.net

850-621-0000 850-621-0001

The BallIn my hand I hold a ball,

white and dimpled, rather small. Oh, how bland it does appear,

this harmless looking little sphere.

By its size I could not guess, the awesome strength it does possess.

But since I fell beneath its spell, I've wandered through the fires of hell.

My life has not been quite the same,

since I chose to play this stupid game. It rules my mind for hours on end,A fortune it has made me spend.

It has made me yell, curse and cry, I hate myself and want to die.It promises a thing called par, if I can hit it straight and far.

To master such a tiny ball, should not be very hard at all. But my desires the ball refuses, and does exactly as it chooses.

It hooks and slices, dribbles and dies, and even disappears before my eyes.

Often it will have a whim,

To hit a tree or take a swim.With miles of grass on which to land,

it finds a tiny patch of sand. Then has me offering up my soul,

if only it would find the hole.

It's made me whimper like a pup, and swear that I will give it up.

And take to drink to ease my sorrow, but the ball knows . . . I'll be back tomorrow.

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Rally masters:Roy & Vicki Warren 194 Rainbow Drive # 9412 Livingston, Texas 77399-1094Cell: 619-267-1000 Email: dnrmom@earthlink.net

Co-Rally Masters:Garland & Dorothy Land

Roy & Patsy Boles

Come to Farmington,

New Mexico and experience

an honest to goodness Native American Pow Wow!

The Beaver Ambassador International rally

will be held at McGee Park.

30 amp (limited 50 amp) service and water.

Dump station available.

Spend a day at the Pow Wow with lunch or dinner provided. 5 nights of professional entertainment!

Price to be determined. Send deposit of $150 to

Vicki Warren to save your spot.

Arrive August 29th, 2018Depart September 4th, 2018

Labor Day Celebrations!

Native American dancing!

Surprise breakfast events and drawings every morning!!

Parks nearby!!

McGee Park

located on the

Big Sky Casino

grounds!

Breweries to visit!

mailto:dnrmom@earthlink.net

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Hello BAC Members,

I can’t believe it’s time again to submit an ar-ticle for the Beaver Tales! It seems like yesterday when I submitted the last one. Time sure flies when we are having way too much fun traveling, so I better buckle down and get this done. This time my report will be short and sweet!

First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS! This will be a little change in the format as I will list our new members within my report. It has been extremely busy, so here is a list of our new mem-bers who joined during the months of May, June and July. Let’s give them a warm welcome!

Congratulations to those of you who just ac-quired your first Beaver coach! We are so happy you joined this great Beaver Ambassador Club and we have lot to offer! There are many benefits to membership including meeting lots of friend-ly members and attending fun rallies located in different parts of the country. You'll have access to our Forum to help you with your coach when problems arise, or for general information. Bea-ver Tales arriving once a quarter, either by web or mail, will keep you informed about club ac-tivities. Some of you are already signed up to at-tend your first rally, and are excited to join the fun! Way to go! It’s great to see you get your feet wet and get involved! I am sure the oler mem-bers will welcome you with open arms when you see them at rallies or regional events.

We now have a total of 923 BAC active member coaches! We gained 45 new member coaches who were approved for membership and more are in the works; however, we lost 20 members due to non-renewal of club dues or FMCA dues. Hopefully, the next time our Member-ship Committee meets again, we can strategize on how to retain our active members.

Well, that about sums it up for now. Until next time, I hope everyone is enjoying these beauti-ful summer months traveling around our beau-tiful USA and Canada, especially those who are on the Maritime rally. Whether visiting with friends and relatives, sightseeing, or being ad-venturous, safe travels to your next destination and enjoy life to the fullest!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at bacclubmembership@gmail.com

Warm Regards,

Anita

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller

Membership Director's Report

BACclubmembership@gmail.comAnita Johnson

REGION 1 - Northwest Bianco, John & Julie Molony Happy Valley OR Funk, Steve & Becky Renton WA Gehrs, Mark & Evelyn Blanchard ID Glodt, Jim & Donna Salem OR Greenidge, Connie & Frederick Ocean Shores WA Hahn, Jeffrey & Wilda Bisesi Hood River OR King, Ed & Eleanor Spokane Valley WA Lucas, Paul & Karen Dennis Pasco WA Marsden III, John & Susan Anderson Bend OR Senger, Steve & Lisa Carner Cle Elum WA Sheeley, Michael & Patricia Moran Bend OR Siress, Robert & Patricia Salem OR Straw, John & Mary LaPine OR

REGION 2 - Southwest Dalrymple, Kent & Kerry Brentwood CA Fraser, Gary & Susan Perris CA Gagetta, Mick & Lyn Napa CA Koens, Lyle Nipomo CA Mayes, Dennis & Vicki Boulder City NV Pierce, Tom & Lisa Poway CA Price, Tom & Rhonda Alturas CA Rodgers, Darrell & LaTunya View Park CA Serviss, Timothy Lake Elsinore CA

REGION 3 - North Central Bateman, Lee & Brenda Box Elder SD Blad, Tom & Sandra Warsaw IN Brearley, David & Barbara Saint Mary's OH Lariviere, Robert & Kimberly Lansing MI Oneill, John & Patricia Grimsby Ontario, Canada

REGION 4 - South Central Bruemmer, Andrew & Karin Sabey Denver CO Dent, Thomas & Deanna Clearwater KS Howell, Paul & Susan Scottsdale AZ James, Thomas & Nora Liberty TX Johnson, Michael & Carole Ambrose Tucson AZ Klumpp, Sherry Houston TX Ramey, Jeffrey & Teresa Decatur TX Stough, George & Lynda Livingston TX Webber, Tom & Cornelia Barbour Livingston TX

REGION 5 - East Coast Binder, Thomas & Linda Reading PA Bryant,Robert & Patti Hernando FL France, Jim & Sally Carroll (R) Rockledge FL Gilliland, Mike & Renate (R) Polk City FL Heinemann, Dan Lynchburg TN Robley, Mike & Michelle Fernandina FL Shoonover, Donovan & Betty Vaughn (R) Townsend GA Vernon, Kevin & Jaime Nashville TN White, Donald & Anna Lake Mary FL(R) Reinstatement

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Beaver Rally PhotosYou can tell from Beaver Tales that rallies are one of our most important and fun responsibilities as a club. If you have never tried one and aren't sure what they are like, check our our Rally Photos page maintained on the Internet by Connie Bradish. You can get to it through the BAC website at beaveramb.org (Rally Photos in the top menu) or copy this Rally Photo Address: h t t p s : / / p i c a s a w e b . g o o g l e .com/113065361956357405335

Parts 1-888-898-3281

ext 313 Service

1-800-245-8309 ext 301

Henderson’s Line-Up is a family business committed to customer service and quality work-manship. HLU specializes in curing

ride, handling and braking problems using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, and products that

meet our exacting standards to help you get a drive that's better than new.

www.hendersonslineup.com

Thank You BAC SponsorsThe Beaver Ambassador Club greatly

appreciates the support of our sponsors. These businesses

provide services and products recom-mended by fellow Beavers. If you

have contact with any of these busi-nesses, please tell them you saw their

information in Beaver Tales or on our web site, and

thank them for their support of our club.

Check out their sponsor notices througout Beaver Tales.

. If you know of any businesses of interest to RVers, that would like to become a sponsor of the club,

please have them contact: Diana Bentley at beavertaleseditor@gmail.com

Bend RV Repair62980 Boyd Acres Rd Unit A-2Bend, Oregon 97701Phone: 541-388-5448Fax: 541-971-4153bendrvrepair@gmail.

Bend RV Repair is a complete repair facility. Our technicians have years of experience on all RV brands and models. We do repairs and

maintenance on generators and RV appliances.We pride ourselves on being a crew you can trust.

A Whole New Coach at a Fraction of the cost

• RV Parts• Service• Customizing

Jim Sizemore 62980 Boyd Acres Rd.

Bend, OR 97701

541-312-9758www.rvoutfitters.net

Greg Fulton

Fine WoodworkingComplete interior remodels, cabinets,

furniture, tile & electronics541-389-1740

• Wash & Dry without ladders• Clean & condition leather

and vinyl• Treat your cabinets right• Shineandprotectthefinish

and polish aluminum• Remove oxidation,

scratches and water spots• All purpose green cleaners

800-345-3934or 859-879-9846

www.goclean.com

Mary MoppinsCleaning System

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The Board of Directors Meeting will be held at 9AM Sept 26, 2017 prior to the Shuffling

off to Buffalo Rally. All mem-bers are welcome to attend.

The Corporate meeting will be held Sept 30, 2017 and all

members are urged to attend. There will be an agenda item to elect Garland Land to complete the term as National Director to replace Rett Porter, our new National Senior VP for FMCA, and Patsy Boles to replace Garland as

Alternate National Director.

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Am I really writing my last VP Article? It’s surprising how fast time goes by. During the last 4 years we have enjoyed working with the BAC membership. It has been a very re-warding experience for us to help members plan for regional rallies and to make many new friends along the way.

Chris and I started our motor home travel during the 1980’s and over the 30+ years we have owned 5 different rigs. In 2008, we finally made the trip to Bend, OR to purchase our first Beaver Coach and have enjoyed the ownership of this rig for 10 years. Also in 2008, we joined the Beaver Ambassador Club, with no prior experi-ence with any other club membership. Our first rally was the International Rally at Harrisburg. At this rally, we heard about all the adventures from the returning par-ticipants of a long Alaskan rolling rally. From then on, we were hooked. Sensing our eagerness to be willing participants, we were talked into being a first-time Ral-ly Master (Jet City) with Co-Rally Masters Mike and Donna Humble. The rest is his-tory. Mike became region 1 VP with Bill Sprague as his Director. Eventually Bill took over the VP spot and I became his Director and so on.

I would like to thank all the Rally Masters and Co-Rally Masters for making my term as Director and VP a rewarding experi-ence. Looking back at some of the Region 1 rallies we enjoyed were the “Do Noth-ing”, the “Cast Iron Cooking”, the “Bea-vers on the Oregon Coast”, “Crabbin” and the “Sit N Bull “ rallies to name just a few. Chris and I also enjoyed being your Rally Masters again with the “Spruce Goose II” with Dean and Anita Johnson as our Co-Rally masters. Most of the fun for us is the planning process of a rally, and seeing members enjoying the experience is very rewarding.

The most recent rally we enjoyed was “Bea-

vers Fore Golf ” in Astoria, OR with first time RM Dean and Anita Johnson and first time Co-RM Barbara and Bill Dowden. The rally was great fun. Thanks guys!

We also had a Beaver “Gathering“ at Fort Flagler with 6 rigs showing up, plus two FOBs. Thanks to Bill and BJ and their chuck wagon, we had some great meals and a won-derful time re-connecting with friends.

A Gathering is an informal low-cost oppor-tunity to meet members and provide a fo-rum for rally development. With the help of Bill Sprague, we hope to have two new 2018 rallies in Region 1 in this issue of BT and an-other in the works. Dean and Anita, as your likely (after the elections) new Region 1 VP in September, will be following up on pos-sible member leads from the Tucson break out session. I recommend that you sign up early as I’m sure all rallies will fill fast.

There will be one additional 2017 rally called “The Beavers BAC(k) to Anacortes," WA this September 11-15, 2017. The Rally Masters once again will be Dean & Anita Johnson with first time Co-RM Bill and Donna Kopaz. This rally is listed in the BT and currently has a wait list.It should prove to be a great rally with whale watching on the new Island Adventures.

I am hopeful that 2020 will bring a BAC In-ternational rally back to the NW. We have the largest member base in the nation, and we have put on some really good Interna-tional rallies in the past.

I do recommend that everyone consider participating as a club officer. I hope you are able to attend one of the BOD meetings in Buffalo or Florida. Please take the time to meet your club officers and committee members and feel free to offer suggestions on how to improve the club experience.

Chris and I once again plan to enjoy the win-ter months at Happy Trails in Surprise, AZ. and hope to see many of you down there. We extend our best wishes to all member for safe trouble-free travel.

Jerry

Region

1NorthWest

US

AKIDORWA

Canada

BC NWYK

Email: jerry.carr@gmail.com

North West VP's Report Jerry Carr

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Co Rally Masters; Perry & Sue Clark

Sclarkmed@gmail.com

Rally Full

Wait listed

Rally Masters:Dean & Anita Johnson16963 SE Petrovitsky RdRenton, WA 98058425-891-6430 or 425-891-6399svodj@comcast.net, deanita@comcast.net

Co-Rally Masters: Bill & Donna Kopacz

PO Box 4394, Sunriver, OR 97707541-480-9773; 541-480-7478

wakopacz6@gmail.com, drkopacz@gmail.com

Includes: 4 nights at Fidalgo Bay RV Resort, Anacortes, WA. A luxury waterfront RV park

Dinner at Rockfish Grill & Anacortes BreweryWhale watching trip and lunch on the new Island Adventures V

Possible crab fishing and feed if the season allows

• Optional Ferry trip through the San Juan Islands to Friday Harbor• OptionalGolfatSwinomishGolfLinks• RallyFees:$485• Limitedto12Coaches• SendinRallycoupontoRallyMasterwith$100deposittoreserveyourspot Final payment due August 1, 2017

Beavers BAC(k) to AnacortesArrive September 11, depart September 15, 2017

Anacortes, Washington

Food ,Fun & Friends at Fort Flagler

We have had three gatherings here and this will be the first full rally at Fort Flagler state park in Wash-ington state, near Port Townsend.

Arrive June 4, Depart June 8, 2018

Nordland, WashingtonWe need to emphasize that rally

attendees must reserve their spots online at www.parks.wa.gov

(select reservations) and pay for their reservations separately from

the rally. (Disabilty card holders and DAV are deeply discounted or even

free camping). Reservations open October 4th, 2017 at 8am and disappear right

away, so dont delay.

Rally Masters; Keith & Carol Moffett408 S. Jones St. Port Angeles, WA 98362 Moffrobb@yahoo.com 360-775-0571

There will be four nights of full hookups with three

sumptious dinners provided. We will be just off the beach with miles of beachcombing.

Wide open grassy areas with miles of great trails to hike

or bike or fly a kite. Optional tours of a 100 plus year old fort that served in three wars. Shopping in historic

Port Townsend is only minutes away and some golfing as well.Bring your wind socks and

flags and kites..

There will be plenty of room.

Rally Fees; $50/coach plus State Park registration

Only after you have your confirmed reservations at the state park should you send in your rally

coupon and $50/coach rally fee to the rally master.

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Welcome Home to BendArrive July 10 - Depart July 15, 2018

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center - Redmond, Oregon

Rally Masters: Ty & Jodie Kelly62955 Boyd Acres Rd.Bend, OR 97701541-322-2184Kristina Whaley kristina@beavercoachsales.com

Please send $100 deposit to :Nancy Strand3232 Meadow Ridge Lane Twin Falls, ID 83301

50 Coach limit Cost TBD

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A relaxing a la carte visit to Washington’s famed Yakama Valley. While the valley is often recognized for its vineyards and wineries, we will also have the opportunity to visit the area breweries, cideries and distilleries. If it’s fresh fruits and vegetables you find of interest, then a side trip to one of the many nearby farms or orchards should be on your schedule. The Manhattan Project Hanford site tour offers a rare opportunity to learn how the Yakama Valley played a critical role in our WWII victory. A short 30-minute drive north of Prosser is the small town of Toppenish known for their murals por-traying life in the old west. We have organized this rally so that you can pick and choose from the plethora of opportunities to satisfy your interests.

• Location: Wine Country RV Park, Prosser, Washington• RV Camp Site Details: 4 nights of camping, large pull-thru sites (55’ & 70’), full hook-ups, Cable

TV, Pet Friendly• Activities: Winery & Vineyard Tours, Tour of the Hanford Manhattan Project Site, Distillery Tour,

Clore Center Tour, Reach Natural History Museum, Toppenish Murals, Jones Farm and much more.• Also Included: 3 continental breakfasts, 3 dinners, daily wine & cheese happy hour

Cost: 2-person coach: $100.00 plus RV Site Fee (See note below)1-person coach: $55.00 plus RV Site Fee (See note below)

Registration Deadline: 15 August 2018, 10 coach limit

Rally Masters: Dick & Jan McQuillan PO Box 285, Glide, OR 97443541-206-7817 or 541-496-4789dickmcq@gmail.com

Co-Rally Masters:Bill & B.J. Sprague

253-312-1075

Note: AtteNdees will register with the BAC rAlly MAster, theN CoNtACt the wiNe CouNtry rV PArk to oBtAiN our sPeCiAl grouP rAtes of $160 for A 55’ Pull -thru or $185 for A 70’ Pull-thru. AtteNdees will PAy for ANd guArANtee their sPACe direCtly with the rV PArk. CoNtACt rAlly MAster for AdditioNAl detAils.

Arrive 17 Sep 2018 – Depart 21 Sep 2018Washington Wine Country Tour

Activities include: • Seminar and dinner hosted by Beaver Coach Sales at Beaver Coach Sales on Saturday July 14th• Floating down the Deschutes River• Pickle Ball Tournament• Optional Golf, Location TBD• Self Guided Waterfall Tours throughout Deschutes County and more activities to come!

Full Hook Ups w/ 50 amps3 continental breakfasts,

2 catered dinners, and dinner at Beaver Coach Sales

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Region

2South West

CA

HI

NV

Email: Shurtzj@gmail.com

South West VP'sReport John Shurtz

Wow! My time as Region 2 VP is rap-idly drawing to a close! September 30, 2017 will be my last day in this job, and this Beaver Tales article will be my last words from Region 2.

Back in 2013 when Jim Nichols invited me to be his Director, which leads to the VP job, I was honored to be asked. The offer required a four year commitment to the BAC, and as a retired senior citizen, my planning range was about four days, with an occasional exception allowing a four week commitment. Besides, I had already made a commitment to take on the presidency of the Jeep Club here at Happy Trails. I thanked Jim and graciously declined the job. Jim moved on and found another candidate and that was the end of that. I thought.

As it turned out, Jim’s Director could not con-tinue for personal reasons, and the next call I got from Jim was not to inquire about my health. Jim needed a Director and wanted me to reconsider the opportunity. By that time I was the President of the Jeep Club and I could see that the volun-teer job was not all that difficult. I could probably make time for the BAC job too. I said Yes.

No Regrets: The BAC VP job has been far more rewarding than I ever anticipated. I thought I had a lot of Beaver friends before. Now I have more Beaver friends than I ever imagined! Heck, I even made friends with a couple from Wisconsin and an-other from New York. Who ever thought that would happen? Moreover, this job has encour-aged me to travel in my coach more and gain a renewed zest for rally fun.

I do not know if I accomplished much. I would like to think I helped improve the member benefits by voting to suspend the Beaver Tales advertising charge for rally attendees. Also, we increased the BAC contribution to the International Rallies in an attempt to raise the caliber of those large semi-annual events. We are on our way to Buffalo, and we will see how that contribution is paying off.

What’s New….This is where I usually talk about upcoming ral-lies, but today the most important news is the incoming Region2 VP. Alan Scott has served as my Director for the past two years. Alan has

helped immensely with anything I ever need-ed done. I've seldom had to ask Alan for help. Whenever he sensed a need, he jumped right in before being asked. If I asked for help, Alan was there twice as fast. I won’t go on about Al-an’s wonderful co-pilot Carol, but ask me over a beer, and I will tell you how great Carol is! You have a great VP couple coming in. You will love working with them! The calendar is starting to fill up in Region 2. The annual Christmas rally, The Festival of the Hearts, is going to take place in Buellton, CA. Bob & Pam Blair are Rally Masters, and at the rally cost of only $375, I am sure they will continue their streak of fun, inexpensive, and well organized rallies. If you have not signed up yet, the ad is in this issue of the Beaver Tales. There is a campground limit for this rally, so get registered soon.

Next up will be the “Coming up Roses II” rally in Pasadena, CA. This event promises to be a signature rally with excitement that may come only once in a generation. Attending the Rose Parade with your Beaver friends is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Tim and Diana Bentley are true veteran rally masters who know how to create great fun. Sign up early to be sure you don’t miss out!

Again the Beaver club will be leading the security activities at the FMCA Western Area rally. This year the rally will be called Viva Las Vegas. Man-dy Canales will again bring his famous Lobster Boil to Indio, CA for all Beavers to enjoy. This ral-ly is a lot of fun, and if you have never attended, this should be a must do on your calendar.

Look for the NEW ad for the rally at Laughlin, NV this spring. The planned dates are: April 30 to May 7, 2018. This Nevada city, located on the Colorado River, has a lot to offer, and Pete and Maryalice Willhite will debut as Rally Masters for this fun filled event. Look for the ad for Rol-lin' on the River in this issue of Beaver Tales for more information, and sign up early.

Mark your calendar for a fantastic rally in the planning stages in Yosemite, CA, May 8 thru 11, 2018. This will be a first class tour of this spec-tacular National Park lead by rally Masters Alan and Carol Scott. If you attended the Scott’s rally at Plymouth, CA last year, you know that Alan and Carol know how to put on a fun filled event. If you were not at Plymouth, don’t miss this op-portunity this year.

Respectfully submitted,

John

mailto:Shurtzj@gmail.com

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Celebrate the Christmas Season in Buellton with your BAC friends:4 nights at Flying Flags RV Resort – 50 amp, full service sites3 Breakfasts, including one at Ellen’s Danish Pancake House

Hosted Dinner at Pea Soup Anderson’sDanish Christmas Dinner at RV Resort

La Purisima Mission tour, Santa Ynez Valley Historical MuseumFree time to explore Solvang, Santa Barbara and other areas nearby

Social Hours with an optional wine tasting experience at Gainey WineryExtras Available: Golf, Wine Tours

Cannot book more than 12 coaches, so reserve early!

The Festival Of The HeartsA Danish ChristmasArrive December 3

Depart December 7, 2017Buellton, California

Rally Masters: Bob & Pam Blair PO Box 60011 Boulder City NV 89006blairbobpam@gmail.com Bob (702) 595-5581Pam (702) 321-7215 Co-Rally MastersManny & Jeanie Francis

12 Coach LimitRally Fee -- $375

$100 Deposit to Hold Your SpaceSend Your Check to Pam Blair

Final payment due date of Nov 1, 2017.

Rollin’ On The RiverArrive April 30, 2018 - Depart May 7, 2018 Laughlin, Nevada

“A Great Time Of The Year To Enjoy Laughlin”

15 Coach Limit - Rally Fees $450.00$125.00 Deposit Holds your space.

Final payment due February 15, 2018

Rally Masters: Pete & Maryalice Willhite20261 Verde Drive Apple Valley, CA 92308 760-953-9965mwillhite56@gmail.comCo-Rally Masters:Roy and Patsy Boles805-975-5315bolesmail@sbcglobal.net

7 Nights @ The Riverside R.V. Resort - 50 amp, full hook upsSo let's get rollin' starting with:

Jet Boat Tour on the Colorado River to the London Bridge Celebration Boat narrated scenic tour w/ lunch on the Boat Day trip to Oatman, authentic western ghost town & mining camp Prime rib dinner at The Rib Room In The Riverside Hotel & Casino Restaurant meals included - 2 dinners, 1 lunch & 1 breakfast

mailto:blairbobpam@gmail.com

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Write the number of lobsters you ordered (1, 2, 3?) on the coupon, where it indicates “Extra cost rally activities." 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!

Hosts: Mandy & Violet Canales760-946-0581 (Home) or 760-221-8636 (Cell)mcanales31@gmail.comCo-hosts: Chuck and Jan Rendall818-360-8618

Friday and Saturday socials. Registrants are expected to do security assignments unless physically unable.NO generators allowed in the electric area when the electricity is turned on.

Electric is included in your FMCA rally fee for the whole week.Daily ScheduleSunday, Jan. 7 -Arrive at fairgrounds by 12 noon. Pay one night’s dry camp fee of $25.00 (2017 price) when checking in.4:00 p.m: Bring heavy hors d'oeuvres to share.Monday, Jan. 8- 1:00 p.m.- security orientation in Queen's Gallery Bldg. 5:30 p.m. - Potluck dinner & Lobster Boil at the fairgrounds. Tuesday, Jan. 9 - 8:00 a.m. - Security duties begin. 5:00 p.m. - Volunteer recognition dinner hosted by the Western Area OfficersWednesday, Jan. 10 - 6:00 p.m. - 1st half of roster attendees bring crock pot dinners to share.Thurday, Jan. 11 - 5:30 -- 2nd half of roster attendees bring crock pot dinners to share.Wednesday through Saturday - Security duties continue. Utilize the activities of the Western Area Rally (seminars, entertainment, exhibits, ice cream socials).Sunday, Jan. 14 - 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.Dual Rally Registrations: (1) Register for the FMCA Western Area Rally in the Family Motor Coaching magazine beginning with the October 2017 issue, at fmca.com, or call 800-543-3622 and (2) Send $25.00 for rally essentials plus $24.50 per ordered lobster by December 1, 2017.

to: Mandy Canales, 18960 Munsee Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307

Viva Las Vegas BEAVER SECURITY VOLUNTEER RALLY & LOBSTER BOIL

In conjunction with the Western Area FMCA rallyArrive Sunday January 7 - Depart January 14, 2018

Riverside County Fairgrounds, Indio, CA

Coming Up Roses IIArrive December 28, 2017 - Depart January 2, 2018

Pasadena, CaliforniaThe Beaver Ambassador Club will join SOI (Sportscoach Owners International) for their 37th year of presenting

the best, most economical, and easiest Rose Parade experience you can have.

• They have close by RV parking at Santa Anita Racetrack, with good electric. (Water and dump available.)• They have a great line-up of activities and provide bus transportation to everything.

• Theyhavepremiumreservedparadeseating.Youcanalmostreachoutandtouchthefloatsastheygoby.• Guests welcome -- towables OK; in your coach; or ask about hotel rooms.

Rally fees include:5 nights RV parking with electric, 6 days of activities

7 catered meals including 2 restaurant mealsDinner and tour at the San Antonio Winery

A day at Santa Anita Race Track with dining at the Frontrunner ClubRose Parade premium seating and souvenier program

A New Year's Eve party with an open bar and dancing to the Crown City Dixieland Band

Rally fees: 2-person coach - $2195; 1-person coach - $1395; extra person $945(These fees are a special group rate saving you $100.)

For more information go to soiclub.com

Send $500 deposit made out to Diana Bentley to hold your spotFinal payment due December 1, 2017. Refunds OK before that date.

Rally Masters:Tim & Diana Bentley14454 Range Park Rd.Poway, CA 92A064858-829-4616timndiana1@gmail.com

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mwillhite56@gmail.com760-953-9965

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mailto:mcanales31@gmail.comfmca.comsoiclub.commailto:timndiana1@gmeil.commailto:mwillhite56@gmail.com

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Greetings, I have been trying to look at the Midwest through different eyes, knowing many of you are/will be trav-eling through the Midwest this Fall, but by the time this comes out you may already be back home. Our biggest natural disasters, although never predictable, are tornadoes (spring, early summer typically), floods (spring/summer) and blizzards (hopefully only winter). I have always thought these disasters were better because they are a bit more predictable than something like an earthquake or volcano. I guess it all depends on what you are used too. We have had record rain this summer and many flooding issues in the Midwest. My hope is that none of you have experienced any issues in your travels due to this, and most definitely not the blizzard issue.

The one thing I am really in fear of, for those of you traveling from out of the area, is those darn varmints that love to cross the road right in front of you. It seems to be an increased is-sue this year, with deer, raccoon, possum, and skunk deciding to cross the road. We've hit our share of deer (4 in the past 15 yrs) just be-tween Randy and me. One was while Randy was on the motorcycle coming home from work at midnight. R.I.P. 83 Honda Gold wing - deer lived. Just know that fall is rutting sea-son and they move more than ever, trying to find their one true love, or whomever is clos-est. Our daughter just took out a radiator with a raccoon, he didn't make it - nor did her car fare so well. Just be safe and keep your eyes open because where there is one, there is usu-ally more to follow.

"Each day I am thankful for nights that turned into mornings, friends that turned into family, dreams that turned into reality, and likes that turned into love." Anonymous.

I saw this quote recently on Pinterest and couldn't help but think about our Beaver family. You can't pick your family but you can pick your friends. Having common in-terests, hobbies, and travel adventures can sure help to bond people together. It has been amazing to think about all the people we have met on the road and continue to be in contact with throughout the years. We

come back "home" and sometimes can't get a planned evening with family to ever work. Being on the road and sharing the adventur-ous lifestyle sure makes you think about what and whom is important. So next time you are in a campground or even a Walmart parking lot, make sure you say hello to your "neigh-bors" because you never know who might be your next best friend.

Lonna

Region

3North Central

US

IA,ILIN, MI

MN, MTND, NEOH, SDWI, WY

Canada

AB, MBON, SK

North Central VP'sReport Lonna Connell

riverwo@hotmail.com

Through the YearsThis should be read only by those whose level

of maturity qualifies them to relate to it...

1966: Long hair 2016: Longing for hair

1966: KEG 2016: EKG

1966: Acid rock 2016: Acid reflux

1966: Moving to California because it's cool 2016: Moving to Arizona because it's warm

1966: Trying to look like Marlon

Brando or Liz Taylor 2016: Trying NOT to look like Marlon

Brando or Liz Taylor

1966: Seeds and stems 2016: Roughage

1966: Hoping for a BMW 2016: Hoping for a BM

1966: Going to a new, hip joint2016: Receiving a new hip joint

1966: Rolling Stones 2016: Kidney Stones

1966: Screw the system 2016: Upgrade the system

1966: Disco 2016: Costco

1966: Parents begging you to get your hair cut2016: Children begging you to get their heads

shaved

1966: Passing the drivers' tests2016: Passing the vision test

1966: Whatever 2016: Depends

mailto:riverwo@hotmail.com

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Christmas and ChickenArrive September 18 - Depart September 21, 2017

Frankenmuth, MichiganActivities include:

Three nights campingWorld's Largest Christmas Store

The Bavarian Inn - World's Largest Independently-Owned RestaurantRiverboat Cruise

Michigan's hand holding capital - we'll be watching you! Meals and other social activities are still being worked on.

Oh yah, and "the Chicken" - keep you in suspense

20 CoachesRally fee $350

Send $75 deposit to Lonna to hold your site.Balance due July 1, 2017

(Sort of) Close to ClevelandArrive September 21-Depart September 25, 2017

Berlin, OhioEnjoy a few days in the heart of Ohio's Amish country

With good comfort foodLaughs galore during an evening at the Amish Theater

Step back in time to the 1830's and find out what life was like when you take a ride on the Erie Canal

on a boat drawn by draft horses.

It will be a great Beaver adventure!

Rally Fee $340Space is limited so send your registration

and deposit of $75 soon to

Patsy Boles514 Americas Way #7030.

Box Elder, SD 57719.

Rally MastersRoy and Patsy Boles

805-975- 5315bolesmail@sbcglobal.net

Rally Masters: Randy & Lonna Connell 110 E Center St PMB 2174 Madison, SD 57042 262-949-7552 (Lonna) 262-949-7553 (Randy)riverwo@hotmail.com

Co-Rally Masters: Ron & Barbara Anderson

raba12469@gmail.com727-463-4157 727-463-4374

mailto:bolesmail@sbcglobal.netmailto:riverwo@hotmail.commailto:raba12469@gmail.com

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BAC treasury is in good shape. Our total income is a little less than expected through 3 quarters of the fiscal year, but we still have a large portion of the dues to collect. A good portion of dues income will arrive in late August and September. That should more than balance the $2000 deficit of projected in-come for this 3rd quarter. BT Advertising income is for rallies held late last year and for monies received this year.

On the expense side of the ledger, the Membership Operations expenses are above what was projected and this is because of unexpected office expenses and high postage expenses. This is because of mailings between three different membership direc-tors which were unexpected. Thanks to Tim Bentley and George Morlan, the Membership Directory cost for production was more than cut in half. Equipment expenses were exceeded due to pur-chasing new computer programs where needed. For taxes, we are discussing with IRS as they did not use our estimated taxes paid in 2016 and we had to pay additional fees. We are still awaiting our refund for those estimated taxes submitted.

Please remember to call Ron Jarvie at Overland Insurance to get a quote for your insurance needs. Also, please go through the Amazon portal on our website and/or forum to order from Amazon.

I am writing this while on the Grand Gaspe and Maritimes rally. What beautiful drives, great camaraderie, and food so far. Keith and Eileen Cooper with the help of Peter and Con-nie Bradish have done a great job in organizing this rally. I know we have seen things not normally viewed by many of the professional tour companies. This rally illustrates the talent we have in BAC to organize and lead rallies. You, too, can plan and do a rally in an area you love to visit and show many others the beautiful area and outstanding things to do.

Safe travels to all and may you always have following winds. Roy

Roy Warren Email: rvwarren@earthink.net

Treasurer's Report BAC OPERATIONS REPORTINCOME Dues Commercial $80.00 $80.00 New Members $4,800.00 $4,516.00 $284.00 BCS $480.00 Other Dues:New Mem $4,036.00 Renewal $20,250.00 $8,610.00 $11,640.00 Total Dues $25,130.00 $13,126.00 $12,004.00 Other Income Amazon $4,200.00 $4,401.55 $(201.55) BTSponsors $5,760.00 $4,300.00 $1,460.00 Google $100.00 $104.43 $(4.43) Logo Plates $100.00 $136.00 $(36.00) Overland Ins. $9,000.00 $6,372.96 $2,627.04 PayPal $100.00 $90.61 $9.39 Donations $100.00 $100.00 Total Other Income $19,360.00 $15,405.55 $3,954.45 Rallies BT Advertising $1,940.00 $(1,940.00) Rally Bars $3,500.00 $2,524.21 $975.79 Regional +& - $500.00 $1,681.18 $(1,181.18)Total Rallies $4,000.00 $6,145.39 $(2,145.39) DivInc IntInc $1,000.00 $7.33 $992.67 Realized Gain (Loss) TOTAL INCOME $49,490.00 $34,684.27 $14,805.73 EXPENSES Badges, Etc. $2,000.00 $1,770.33 $229.67 Beaver Tales Editor $100.00 $100.00 Postage $1,500.00 $1,829.95 $(329.95) Publication $5,000.00 $3,095.36 $1,904.64 Total Beaver Tales $6,600.00 $4,925.31 $1,674.69 Total Dues Ops $600.00 $89.00 $511.00 Membership Operations Communications $370.72 $(370.72) Director $9,600.00 $7,200.00 $2,400.00 Office Expense $484.79 $(484.79) Postage $100.00 $527.05 $(427.05)Total Membership Ops $9,700.00 $8,582.56 $1,117.44 Membership Directory Postage $400.00 $2.92 $397.08 Production $400.00 $166.25 $233.75 Total Membership Dir $800.00 $169.17 $630.83 Miscellaneous Expenses Bank Charges $100.00 $18.00 $82.00 Communications Equipment $400.00 $1,018.39 $(618.39) Office Expense $300.00 $300.00 Postage $300.00 $83.30 $216.70 Website $500.00 $199.81 $300.19 Other Misc Expense $100.00 $100.00 Total Misc Expense $1,700.00 $1,704.74 $(4.74)Rally Expenses BOD & Comm Mtngs $1,000.00 $552.58 FMCA Nat'l Rally $1,200.00 $600.00 International Rallies $10,000.00 Early Arrivals $5,200.00 $1,128.96 Fuel Reimburse $5,200.00 $845.08 Other Rally Exp Nat $2,000.00 Officer Registration $5,500.00 $2,950.00 Reg Officer Reimburse $3,600.00 $4,711.50 Rally Expense $31,700.00 $12,788.12 $18,911.88 Tax Federal $1,840.00 $2,677.34 $(837.34) Oregon $150.00 $150.00 Preparation $1,200.00 $872.16 $327.84 Total Tax $3,190.00 $3,699.50 $(509.50)Uncategorized Expense TOTAL EXPENSE $56,290.00 $33,728.73 $22,561.27 TOTAL + or - $(6,800.00) $955.54

Approved 2016-'17 BUDGET

DIFFERENCE10/1/2016 -3/31/2016

BALANCE SHEET 10/1/2016 - 3/31/2017ASSETSCash and Bank AccountsCkg-Bank of America $25,604.58Ckg-Wells Fargo 23,152.68Pay Pal 42.24TOTAL Bank Accounts $48,799.50

Other AssetsMisc. Receivables $56.50 Prepaid Expenses 0.00Rally Advances 9,000.00 TOTAL Other Assets $9,056.50InvestmentsWells Fargo Advisors $158,756.03TOTAL Investments $158,756.03TOTAL ASSETS $216,012.03LIABILITIESOther LiabilitiesBeaver Tales Postage 1,184.46Future Year BT Postage 1,328.00Future Year Printed Directory 331.72Misc. Liabilities (93.29)Printed Directories 824.00Reserve International Rallies 35,715.21 Reserve Operational 116,664.08Retained Earnings 60,057.85TOTAL Other Liabilities $216,012.03

mailto:rvwarren@earthink.net

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Region

4South Central

AZ

AR

CO

KS

LA

MO

NM

OK

TX

UT

At this writing, we are in Kentucky visiting rela-tives and on our way to “Shuffling off to Buf-falo” International Rally in New York, and hope to see many of you there. We will be back in Arizona in October/November and plan to see many of you during the winter. Southern Ari-zona is especially nice in the winter and many of our BAC friends have found a ‘home’ there.

2018 is going to be an exciting year for Re-gion 4 – South Central Region.

Starting off, there is our dry-camping rally in Quartzsite, Arizona. “Return 2 the Desert 2018” will be January 16-20, 2018. It’s a low-cost, fun and friendly rally, parked in the desert on BLM land south of the town of Quartzsite.

Later in the year, what a better place to be in August but cool Colorado! Rich & Kathy Py-lar have a sensational line-up of 6 rallies to choose from – or go to them all! See the indi-vidual ads for all the exciting options.

Those Colorado rallies will be leading us to the BAC International Rally in Farmington, New Mex-ico - August 29-September 4, 2018. Roy & Vicki Warren are planning a great rally for us there.

After Farmington, John & Kathi Shurtz will be hosting a Jeeping rally in beautiful Ouray, Colorado. Keep your eyes open for that rally in a future Beaver Tales.

Also in 2018, we are excited to have a BAC rally again at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! “Balloons are BAC(k)” will be held October 9-14, 2018. For those of you who have not visited the Balloon Fiesta, it is amazing to watch hundreds of balloons take off each morning!

On October 1, 2017 Kathy Pylar will become your new Region 4 (South Central) Vice Presi-dent. I know that she (and Rich) will be a fan-tastic officer for the BAC.

Glenda

South Central VP's Report Glenda Farris

Email: grtfarris@gmail.com

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Golden SummerBy Carol Parker 8/17/15

(to the tune of Tiny Bubbles)

Golden branches in the airGolden grasses everywhere

Golden hillsides tell me summer’s overBut the mem’ries of this golden summer

always will be there

Distant glaciers fill my viewDistant mountains, every hue

Distant valleys that go on foreverWill remind me of this golden time

I spent with you

Winding roads have come and goneWinding trails go on and on

Winding highways take us where we’re going‘Til we come by winding ways back to the places we belong

Friends we’ve made along the wayFriends we are and friends we’ll stay

Friends we’ll pray for ‘til we meet in heavenOr we meet along the road

on another golden summer day.

mailto:grtfarris@gmail.comhttp://goo.gl/A4dfie

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Come join us for a great rally, a nightly campfire, and lots of fun!

Rally fee: $50 and an armload of wood,2 gallons of water for dishwashing, a dozen eggs,

and a few grocery items for meals to share.

Meals: 3 full breakfasts by our cooking crewLunch on your own

Salad bar during Social HourEvening meals prepared by each day’s cooking team

(Each couple will be assigned one day and team information will be sent out by Glenda early in December with details and schedule)

The big RV Tent Show runs January 20-28, 2018. We are parked in a BLM 14-day free area, so everyone is welcome and encouraged to stay after the rally.

Rally Masters:Gerald & Glenda Farris245 Rainbow Dr #14597Livingston TX 77399Gerald cell 713-254-4156Glenda cell 713-252-1123grtfarris@gmail.comGeraldFarrisBAC@gmail.com

Return 2 the Desert 2018 Arrive January 16-Depart January 20, 2018

Quartzsite, Arizona

REGISTER EARLY!!The deadline to register is November 15, 2017 so all the information

and assignments can be sent out before December 15, 2017. I won’t be spending time working on the

rally and emailing everyone during the Christmas holidays (especially since our grand-kids will be visiting us.)

You can mail in your registration or register online.

No refunds after December 15, 2017.Please make checks payable to Glenda Farris.

Natasha NicholsHost - West

nmerkuloff@gmail.com

First Timers

Laura DedrickHost - Eastdeedslj@aol.com

Beavers Golf n Fun, AstoriaJim & Marcia Stone

Grand Gaspe & MaritimeJoel & Beverly WissingGreg & Barbara RossDennis & Vicky Mayes

Installation of FMCA OfficersCongratulations to Rett Porter who was recent-ly installed as National Senior Vice President of FMCA. Jon Walker was elected FMCA President, John Reynolds was elected Treasurer, and Gaye Young was re-elected to Secretary.

Garland Land will take over Rett's position as BAC National Director.

mailto:nmerkuloff@gmail.commailto:deedslj@aol.com

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The Rockies Are CallingArrive July 29 – Depart August 3, 2018

Estes Park, Colorado

View the crown jewel of Colorado, the majestic Rocky Mountains. Visit Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). Enjoy the beauty,

see wildlife, hike, bike, or just relax at your coach and enjoy the splendor and beautiful views.Visit Estes Park with its shops and restaurants, museums and even a few breweries.

This Rally Includes:5 nights at Elk Meadows Lodge and RV Resort, Estes Park, CO with 50 amp, full hook-ups

Free Shuttle to TownA Tour of the Stanley Hotel, (Remember the movie “The Shining” – You might even see a ghost or two)

Estes Park Aerial Tram, (View Longs Peak, Continental Divide, RMNP and the Village of Estes Park) Beaver Caravan (by Car) to the Top of Trail Ridge Road

No-Host Breakfast and Dinner planned

Rally Fee: $435.00Send your Deposit and Rally Coupon

to reserve your spot to the Rally Master, Kathy PylarLimited to 20 Coaches

Deposit: $150.00 to hold your spotFinal Payment Due: May 1, 2018

(Cancellations after May 1, 2018 may not receive full refund)One night stay at Rally rate optional

Gold in Them Thar HillsArrive August 4th – Depart August 8, 2018

Central City, Colorado

This is “Mine Country.” Gold and Silver mines can be seen throughout the area hillsides. This location is the gateway to the ski resorts along I-70. Along the way you will

pass through the Eisenhower tunnel, the highest vehicle tunnel in the world at 11,155 ft. Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek are all within an hour and a half drive. Take a drive on the Mt. Evans Scenic Byway, the

highest paved road in North American.Watch for Big Horn Sheep that frequent this area. Breathtaking views, shopping, gambling and so much more.

This Rally Includes:4 nights Denver West KOA, Central City, CO

50 amp, full hook-upsTour of the Teller House Hotel and Opera House

Dinner at the famous Beau Jo's Restaurant (Pizza is ordered by the pound)Located in Idaho Springs by way of “OH My God Road!”

One dinner by chef “Fireman Mike”One breakfast by chef “Fireman Mike”Pancake Breakfast available on site

Free shuttle to town from the RV park

Rally Fee: $360.00

Send your Deposit and Rally Coupon to reserve your spot to the Rally Master Kathy PylarLimited to 20 Coaches

Deposit: $150.00 to hold your spotFinal Payment Due: May 1, 2018

(Cancellations after May 1, 2018 may not receive full refund)One night stay at Rally rate Optional

Co-Rally Masters:Gerald and Judy Donaldson

Co-Rally Masters: Gerald and Judy Donaldson

Rally Masters: Rich and Kathy Pylar

3916 N. Potsdam Ave. #1462 Sioux Falls, SD 57104

303-246-6666Email: Pylark77@gmail.com

Let BA Ctake

the work out of plan-ning your summer

vacation.

Rally Masters: Rich and Kathy Pylar

3916 N. Potsdam Ave. #1462 Sioux Falls, SD 57104

303-246-6666Email: Pylark77@gmail.com

Comeforone

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Mile High Beer TimeArrive August 8th – Depart August 12, 2018

Golden, Colorado

Golden is the home of Coors Beer, the largest single site brewery in the world. There are many craft breweries also in the area. This location offers many

points of interest that will keep you busy. Downtown Denver is eleven miles from the RV Park. The U.S. Mint, 16th Street Mall, Larimer Square, Hammond’s Candy, Buffalo Bills grave,

the Mother Cabrini Shrine, downtown Golden “Where the West lives,” and the Clive Clusser Museum of rare and vintage automobiles are all within a few miles.

This Rally Includes:4 nights at Dakota Ridge RV Resort, Golden, CO with 50 amp, full hook-ups

Tour of Coors BreweryTour of Red Rocks Amphitheater, lunch included

No host breakfast and dinner planned

Rally Fee: $ 340.00Send your Deposit and Rally Coupon to reserve your spot to Rally Master Kathy Pylar

Limited to 20 CoachesDeposit: $150.00 to hold your spot

Final Payment Due: May 1, 2018 (Cancellations after May 1, 2018 may not receive full refund)

Beavers Atop Pikes PeakArrive August 12 – Depart August 16, 2018

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Ahh! Pikes Peak, 14,115 feet. Can you say, "America the Beautiful?"The highest train in the United States.

Panoramic views of mountains and wildlife. Just relax and sit back.The RV Park is close to the Air Force Academy,

Cave of the Winds and the Seven Falls. Stroll through the Broadmoor Hotel, the quaint town of Manitou Springs and the Manitou Cliff Dwellings.

This region has so much to offer.

This Rally Includes:4 nights at Colorado Springs KOA, with 50 amp, full hook-ups

One catered dinnerCog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak

Tour of the U.S. Olympic Training CenterVisit Garden of the Gods

Rally Fee: $365.00Limited to 20 Coaches

Deposit: $150.00 to hold your spotFinal Payment Due: May 1, 2018

(Cancellations after May 1, 2018 may not receive full refund)Send your Deposit and Rally Coupon to reserve your spot to the Rally Master Kathy Pylar

One night stay at Rally rate Optional

Co-Rally Masters:Gerald and Judy Donaldson

Rally Masters:Rich and Kathy Pylar

3916 N. Potsdam Ave. #1462Sioux Falls, SD 57104

303-246-6666Email: Pylark77@gmail.com

Rally Masters: Rich and Kathy Pylar 3916 N. Potsdam Ave. #1462

Sioux Falls, SD 57104303-246-6666

Email: Pylark77@gmail.com Co-Rally Masters: Gerald and Judy Donaldson

Cog Railway

Comeforall

Spend your

summer with your

Beaver friends in Colorado

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Rolling To FarmingtonDepart Canon City, Colorado August 21, 2018

Arrive Farmington, New Mexico on Sunday, August 26, 2018We will roll through the mountains of Colorado to our destination,

the BAC International Rally in Farmington, New Mexico. We will travel along the Rio Grande River to South Folk, Colorado for our first stop.

Then on to Ignacio, Colorado just a few miles from Durango, Colorado. When visiting Durango, be sure to visit the Historic Strater Hotel

Visit the Shops, Restaurants and Breweries After a few days’ rest, we will then say good bye to the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

We plan fuel stops along the route with the final stop before entering the Fairgrounds. We will roll into Farmington, New Mexico, 2 days before the start of the international rally.

This Rally Includes:2 nights at Peacock Meadows Riverside RV Park, South Folk, CO with 50 amp, full Hook-up

1 Continental Breakfast, Social with Snacks3 nights at Sky Ute Casino RV Resort, Ignacio, CO with 50 amp, full Hook-up

Social with snacks

Rally Fee: $ 180Limited to 20 Coaches

Deposit: $50.00 to hold your spotFinal Payment Due: May 1, 2018

Send your Deposit and Rally Coupon to reserve your spot to the Rally Master, Kathy Pylar

(Cancellations after May 1, 2018 may not receive full refund)

The Royal Gorge“A Destination of Depth”

Arrive August 17 – Depart August 21, 2018Canon City, Colorado

Whooaaa is Only the Beginning! The world’s highest suspension bridge which spans the Arkansas River at a height of 1,053 feet is here. We will tour the bridge and park

from above and a look down the canyon to the river. Then we will take a train to the bottom of the canyon that runs next to the mighty Arkansas River and look up the canyon walls to the bridge above. President Teddy

Roosevelt described this train ride as “the trip that bankrupts the English language”. We will tour the Holy Cross Abbey and visit the winery tasting room.. Florence, Colorado is a short distance from RV Park and is known as the antique capital

of Colorado. Skyline drive, National Scenic byways, river rafting, helicopter ride and zip lines are all there for you to experience.

This Rally Includes:4 nights at Mountain View RV Resort, Canon City, CO

with 50 Amp, full Hook-up sitesTour of the Royal Gorge and Park

(No Host Lunch follows) Royal Gorge Train Railroad, Club Car with lunch included

Tour of Holy Cross Abbey and Wine Tasting Room

Rally Fee: $410.00Send your Deposit and Rally Coupon to reserve your spot to the Rally Master, Kathy Pylar

Limited to 20 CoachesDeposit: $150.00 to hold your spotFinal Payment Due: May 1, 2018

(Cancellations after May 1, 2018 may not receive full refund)

Rally Masters: Rich and Kathy Pylar

3916 N. Potsdam Ave. #1462 Sioux Falls, SD 57104

303-246-6666Email: Pylark77@gmail.com

Co-Rally Masters:Gerald and Judy Donaldson

Co-Rally Masters:Gerald and Judy Donaldson

Rally Masters: Rich and Kathy Pylar 3916 N. Potsdam Ave. #1462 Sioux Falls, SD 57104303-246-6666Email: Pylark77@gmail.com

Sky Ute Casino

Peacock Meadows Riverside RV Park

Thentravel on

to excitingFarmington

for the big Pow Wow!

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Balloons are BAC(k) Arrive October 9, 2018

Depart October 14, 2018Albuquerque, New Mexico

Update onlineYou can update

your membership information online.

Go to: beaveramb.org,

click on "Member Services," then se-lect "Update Mem-ber 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 c.rendall@earthlink.net

BAC Dress Name Badges ($11 each inc. shipping).Logo Plaques ($16), Brackets ($12), Shipping ($5)

Please indicate what you want, complete the coupon and send with your check made out to BAC.

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: George Morlan4941 Thornhill Dr, Acworth, GA 30101

URGENT! Please keep your address/phone/email information current by us-ing this form or the Internet.

Rally Masters:George & Bev Morlan4941 Thornhill Dr. NWAcworth, GA 30101-4097404-213-4671gdmorlan@gmail.com.

After a several year absence, BAC is back to Albuquerque! Join us in 2018 as we return to our VIP parking area right above the launch field where you can watch all the balloon action right from your coach or take an easy walk down to the field and view the launches up close. You can volunteer to be on a chase crew

or take a 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 5AM to 10:30 PM and water delivery and pump outs are available.

Co-Rally Masters:Lamar Keck and Karen Rogers

Mike & Donna Humble

Rally fees to “To Be Determined” (approx. $750 for a 2-person coach, $720 for a 1-person coach) Send $100 deposit to hold your space.

Additional$250dueinmid-October(onceAIBFconfirmsthatwehavethespace).Balance due by July 1, 2018

Limit 50 coaches.Cancellation charges:

Before October 1, 2017 Zero. Before about July 1, 2018 -- $10Before about August 15, 2018 -- 50% of AIBF fee (about $225)

Refunds thereafter limited to rally savings.Cancellations must be emailed or snail mailed to Rally Master and received by stated date.

EarlyarrivaloptionforOctober5-8(coversfirstFiestaweekend),withnorallyactivities$360(if AIBF fee stays at $90/night).

If interested send additional $100 deposit now (total $200).Available only if reserved before October 1, 2017.

beaveramb.orgmailto:c.rendall@earthlink.netmailto:gdmorlan@gmail.com

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I have thoroughly enjoyed my 3 years serving as BAC National Director. The foundation set by Mandy, Wally, and others really served me well. At the July FMCA Governing Board Meet-ing in Indianapolis, Jon Walker was elected FMCA President, and I was elected as National Senior Vice President. Additionally, John Reynolds was elected Treasurer, and Gaye Young was re-elected to Secretary.

Three proposals were presented to the Governing Board:

The first proposal was to add to the Executive Board rules that “Members who share a member number may not serve concurrent (simultaneous) terms on the Executive Board”. This discussion was centered around the idea that rules and guidelines enacted at the Executive Board level filter down to the area and chapter levels. Many members with the same member number serve on the chapter boards together, but the National Directors were concerned that this change could have an impact on how chapters and areas elect their officers. This proposal was strongly defeated.

The second proposal was to add/replace wording for membership as follows: “Membership shall be open to any family unit or individual regardless of race, gender identity (including gender expres-sion), sexual orientation, religion, color, marital or family status, age, nationality, disability, or politi-cal beliefs”. This was a very hot topic as many peo-ple were offended and thought that the change went too far. FMCA has had no problems with the current way membership is stated, so the reaction was, “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” This proposal also was defeated.

The third proposal was to change the wording of our Articles of Incorporation and Constitution by replacing “motor coach” and “motor home” with “recreation vehicle.” This would allow towables to

join FMCA. This passed with an 84% approval from the 274 delegates who were in attendance for the voting. If the change is approved in a vote by all members this fall, each chapter will still maintain their own restrictions to limit their membership.

The day before the Governing Board, we attended an almost all-day workshop during which the defi-nition of “recreation vehicle” was decided:

“The term “recreation vehicle,” as used herein, is defined as a self-contained wheeled vehicle that includes permanently installed cooking, sleeping, and sanitary facilities.”

Now that the Governing Board has approved this change being forwarded to the membership for ratification, a five-page explanation will be pub-lished in the Family Motor Coaching magazine in the months of September, October, and Novem-ber. Each “F” number gets one vote to approve or disapprove the wording change to FMCA Articles of Incorporation and Constitution.

I hope that each one of you will take the time to read the proposed changes and to vote as in-structed in the article.

Claire and I have enjoyed serving the Beaver Am-bassador Club for the past many years and, even though I am now going to be representing all FMCA chapters and clubs, we will continue to stay in touch with our Beaver friends and attend as many BAC rallies as we can. We have registered to attend the BAC International Rally in Buffalo, NY and the one in Tallahassee, FL.

This will be my last Beaver Tales column as your National Director. Garland Land was with us at the Governing Board workshop and meeting in India-napolis. He has done an excellent job as the BAC Alternate National Director. Garland has agreed to fulfill the remainder of my term as BAC National Director, and I am sure that our club is in very ca-pable hands.

Safe travels, and we hope to see you soon.

Rett

National Director's Report Rett Porter

Email: rett.porter@gmail.com

mailto:rett.porter@gmail.com

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Lifesaving Information?

Fall is in the air. Thomas and I are look-ing forward to the “Shuffling off To Buffalo” and the “After Shuffle” ral-lies. It is a time for the brilliant colors of the trees, the bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables and the best time to travel in the motor home -- not too hot or too cool. It is also a unique time for the members in the East Coast Region (5) to be able to host the Beaver International Rally. I do hope, if you are from Region 5, you will be attending the rally and sharing the privilege of showing off just one area the east coast has to offer. Many of the Beavers and guests from other regions attending are already on their way to Buffalo/Niagara Falls from all over the country. The east coast Beavers are looking forward to your visit. We trust you will take the time to visit the many wonderful places you pass on the road and share those expe-riences when you arrive.

If you have not registered yet, the “Fair-grounds” has plenty of campsites. If you find your schedule/itinerary has changed and allows the time for you to share the Buffalo experience give us a call. We would love to have you join this fun event. We would like to promise that you will not put on a few pounds but with “The Taste of Buf-falo”, “Octoberfest” and the “Como” (An Ital-ian restaurant in Niagara Falls that has de-lighted my palate since I was 2 years old,) it is a promise we won’t be able to keep.

Yes, you guessed it. I was born and raised in Niagara Falls and I am so thrilled to have my fellow Beavers see this wonder of the world! The rally has so many things planned. We are not sure we will have time to do every-thing. Do not fret, you can stay for the “After Shuffle” to have a few more days to visit the things you may have missed. (Please look for the ads on page 3 and 27 for more in-formation).

The summer has sure been a “HOT” one. Here in the Buffalo area we had many days in the

nineties. This is not the usual for the north-east, but it was great for all the gardens. Flow-ers aplenty, and the tomatoes from my deck garden were delicious. The weather followed us along to Indianapolis for the FMCA Inter-national Rally. What an event -- heat, thunder-storms, lots of rain and a lot of fun! Tom, Molly and I had the unique privilege of congratulat-ing (up close and personal) the new National Senior Vice President for FMCA. If you haven’t heard, one of our own Beavers, Rett Porter, was elected to that position along with Jon Walker as the new President. To my knowl-edge he is only the fifth “Beaver” to be elected to the National Board of Directors. The other four are Ed Ruese and Al Vormittag who both served as International Area VP, Al Talbott who served as Area VP for the Midwest, and Harry Montgomery who was Area VP for the Rocky Mountain area. Our best wishes to Rett and Claire as they embark on this exciting journey.

The remainder of the summer we spent fi-nalizing everything for the rallies, enjoying the yard, and catching up with the friends and family at home. The fall will have us developing the plans for other east coast rallies. So until we see you down the road please have safe travels. Live, Love and Laugh a lot. Life is more fun that way.

Joanne

Region

5East Coast

US

AL,CT,DE, DCFL,GA,KY, ME MD, MAMS, NBNC, NH NJ, NYPA, RISC, TNVT, VA

WV

Canada

NF, NS PE, QC

East Coast VP'sReport Joann Fadale40tjjmf@gmail.com

Collect Pull Tabs from Mandy Canales

It doesn't take much to wiggle off the pull tab from any kind of a can and store them until you get to a Beaver rally with some-one who collects them. Why should all BAC members be doing this? Because for each tab collected, Ronald McDonald House (housing for families of sick children) gets credit for a whole can and caring Beavers have probably collected more than a mil-lion by now. That's a lot of help for such a simple act.

Most BAC rallies will have someone col-lecting, but if not bring them (or send with someone going) to the International rallies like the upcoming Buffalo rally

mailto:40tjjmf@gmail.com

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Rally Masters:Brent & Julie Lauderdale

P O Box 725Strartford, OK 74872

(J) 580-399-5931(B) 580-759-5091jbminv@hotmail.com

Co-Rally Masters: Norm and Cynthia Green

Start in Bardstown, Kentucky and end in Little Rock, Arkansas

Arrive Oct. 6 - Depart Oct. 12, 2017

6 Nights Camping between Bardstown, KY and North Little Rock, AR.We will be stopping 1 night at Parkers Crossroads RV in Yuma, Tennesee

2 dinners and 1 pot luckSocial Time Nightly

Rally Fee: $350Limit 10 coaches

Deadline and final payment dueSept. 1, 2017

Rally FullSign up for

wait list

What's New on the ForumFor those of you new to the club, or who have never gotten a chance to check out the BAC Forum, here are some of the posts that gathered a lot of interest recently. The forum has several Boards to help you solve technical problems, get ideas for coach renovations, find parts or supplies, see who needs a little sun-shine, or even just socialize.

Members are amazed at the expertise offered on the Technical Board at no cost beyond your basic membership. Some have saved thousands of dollars by using the tips offered. If you have a problem with your coach or just want more information about something you can go to beaveramb.org/forum to post your question. (Non-members can read the forum, but not post.)

Recent Posts - Technical Board

• I tow a Honda 2014 CRV and professionally installed SMI AIR Force ONE braking system. When I drive more than 2-3 hours my battery goes dead and I have to get jumped.

• I've developed a slow leak on the connection for the hot water output on my Hydro-hot unit (HHE-500-07M). I can see the leak if I put a mirror behind the unit but I can't tell if the connector has loosened up or cracked. oes anyone know if the back panel is removable to access the water connections?

• I've had my rig sitting unplugged in a storage lot for the past three weeks. This morning I started the engine and after run-ning for a minute or so, I noticed smoke coming through the dash radio. I then shut down the engine and noticed more smoke coming from the Multiplex control master box back in the electric breaker closet. All of the Multiplex light control switches in the rig are lit up and inoperable.

• Have a Beaver Monterey 2006 Fresh water will not hold in tank

because of a leak.• We have a 2006 Beaver Monterey with the original roof A/C

units. Recently, the front A/C unit stopped blowing cold air. The fan runs, but only blows warm air. Every couple minutes, we can hear the compressor attempt to start, but never succeeds.

• I have a 1995 Patriot with the 8.3 Cummins. The engine and transmission both begin to overheat when driving highway speeds with a temperature over 95 degrees

• I discovered coolant leaking on top of my front mounted gen-erator. So, I moved the generator out far enough to crawl up and reach into a very small and hard to get to compartment in the dash area. I discovered what appears to be a control valve with 6 hoses going to it, along with evidence of dripping coolant.

• All of a sudden we are having trouble with our keyless entry. One of the fobs works fine but the other, just all of a sudden, only works sporadically.

• We are on the Maritines Rally and I have a check engine light and a fault code of SPN 101 and FMI 18, does anyone know how to read these codes or know where I can find a list of the codes?

• My Beaver Patriot won't start.

Redecorating and Updating Your Motorhome

• After getting ideas from fellow Beaver’s coaches at recent ral-lies, we decided to add to our kitchen storage capability. First to be addressed was the pantry. We removed the OEM basket slide assembly and replaced it with wood shelves.

• I added USB power ports to the passenger seat area for the growing list of items needed to be powered during a trip.

• I am attempting to replace our Sealand toilet with a Dometic 320.

• We decided to install induction cooktops. We wanted them to be below the counter tops so we could use the existing covers and DW wanted a space to store baking pans.

mailto:jbminv@hotmail.combeaveramb.org/forum

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The After Shuffle

Arrive: October 2, 2017 Depart: October 5, 2017

Hamburg, NY 14075

Rally fee : $125 for 3 nightsSend to Rally Masters with coupon

Rally Masters:Thomas & Joanne Fadale

4026 Sheldon Rd.Orchard Park, NY 14127

40tjjmf@gmail.com 716-574-7336 716-574-9689

NO NEED TO MOVE!This a la carte rally will be held in the same location as the "Shuffling Off to Buffalo" BAC International Rally. Attendees will receive information about a number of interesting and exciting things to do. Sug-

gested ideas include: Letchworth State Park, Old Fort Niagara, Buffalo Naval and Servicemen's Park, The locks on the Erie Barge Canal, Roycroft Museum, the Western New York wine trails, and much more.

Attendees have the choice to stay for 2 or 3 days. Rally fees will be calculated based on number

of nights at the park.

"'Tis the Season" December 3 - 7, 2017

Orlando, Florida

Celebrate the Christmas Season at Disney World!

Stay right in Disney at Fort Wilderness RV Park and use the free buses, monorail, or boats for tranportation around the entire property.

View the amazing Christmas decorationsImportant Note: The Rally Masters are not allowed by Disney to make reservations for the RV Park and

space is limited. If you want to attend this rally IMMEDIATELY call Hilda at Happy Travels, 302-598-8892, Tell her you are with the Beaver rally and make your own reservations for the 4 nights

(at a group rate of $108/night, saving you more than $40/night). RV park reservations are refundable up to 5 days before arrival.

As an option Hilda can also arrange to get you theme park tickets and extra RV nights. Theme park entrance is not included in the rally fees.

Other Activities TBD When you have your RV park reservations

send the $50 rally fee to Rally Masters.

Rally Masters:Karl & Nancy WelhartPO Box 5125Niceville, FL 32578karl.welhart@gmail.com nancy.welhart@cox.net850-621-0000, 850-621-0001

Co-Rally MastersThomas & Joanne Fadale

40tjjmf@gmail.com 716-574-9689 7