Chapter Plans

As we approach our 45th Anniversary, we need help planning the party. It will be the officers meet in September.
45 years ago was 1972. What was great then? I had a Camaro RS350 and used a ski rack to carry a tent when camping. It was fast, but no trunk space. Sold it when it couldn't carry a "play pen".
What do you remember? Do you want to share?
Or, do you want to do something else?

Oh, yeah, we got married in 1972.

It looks like we need a nominating committee. Barbara has done a great job, but wants to move on. We cannot survive without a full compliment of officers. Chapters are closing their doors because of a lack of officers. Nothing is hard, if we help each other. Please help!

The rally dates for next year are on the future rallies tab. Please consider volunteering as a wagon master.

Happy Memorial Day!

On this Memorial Day it's a good time to think of the 1.2 million who died since 1776 to give us the freedom to Hug One Another.

• Remember, the deadline to sign up for our next rally is June 6th.
• Also, the newsletter will be coming by email from Wes Barager (bulldawg) - with the exception of those who request a printed copy. So, if you see the email, please don't discard it.

Volunteers for the FMCA Store at NEAR

As we approach Memorial Day Weekend, we have 23 volunteers for the FMCA store in Syracuse, including 6 from the Niagara Frontier Travelers. Thank you all.
Sharon and I plan to host a hot dog roast one night. Once I know we aren't interfering with any planned activities, I will update you with details.
You will be getting an email next week with some more plans.

It's not too late to volunteer. More folks just means less work. 

We never refuse a helper.

Just call, text or email me.

May Rally Highlights

Thanks to Carol and Wilbur Shafer, we had a great May rally at Genesse Country Campground in Caledonia, NY. We had 14 campers. Campground owners are masters at trying to satisfy their customers. 

Visitors included Lindens and Randalls. Weather, while a little cool, was cooperative.

After a pot luck feast presented by members, Saturday night was highlighted by a bag auction.

Sunday morning we had breakfast supplied by the campground as part of the rally fee. 

Thanks again Carol and Wilbur.

June, 2017 Rally

John and Joan Pangburn have put together details for our June Rally. Dates are June 15-17.
For those of you who have been members in the Pen-NY Mixers, we are returning to Himrod Sportsman Club.
For many years, it was the location of the Memorial Day rally for the Pen-NY Mixers.

Details are on the June tab above.

May, 2017 Rally

We got home Sunday (April 10th) and our mail just caught up to us.
Carol Shafer has provided the information for the May Rally.  Dates are May 12, 13, 14 at the Genesee Country Campground, Caledonia, NY.
The deadline to make reservations at the campground is May 1st and you must get the application to Carol by May 5th.
The rally information and the application are under the tabs above.

FMCA's 96th International Convention

Hi Folks, 

We received the following note from Charlie Adcock, There are many plans to change FMCA. Much will begin at the 96th International Convention.

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Fun and friendship.  New ideas and inspiration.  That’s what “Crossroads To Fun” is all about! The welcome mat is out for FMCA’s 96th International Convention and RV Expo, July 12 through15, 2017, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center in fun and friendly Indianapolis, IN. The theme is “Crossroads To Fun” and we’re looking forward to a great event! Get out your calendar and start planning your travel today. Be sure to tell your friends to meet you there, too! Will you include a stop in Elkhart at the RV/MH Hall of Fame?  (Did you know that half of all RVs are built in Elkhart County?) How many national parks lie along your route? Where will you go after the convention?

As a chapter leader, please check in with your chapter members and ask them to include Crossroads To Fun in their summer travel schedule!  Get the full experience of an FMCA convention by staying on the grounds next to your friends and FMCA family members. You’ll receive full access to exhibits, seminars, entertainment and all the social events. Family camping starts at $195/couple for five nights of camping and access to the full four-day event.

Register Now

February Florida get together

February 25th.

This February, our annual get together was at the Golden Corral in Winter Haven, FL. This year Dan and Carol Begy hosted and organized the get together. Carol had a hip replacement 2 weeks before, and was healing well.

We came from Pen-NY Mixers, Fingerlakers and other NY members now in Florida as well as guests. 

Former president of the Northeast Area, Jean Pryor also joined. 

Many arrived before 1 pm and stayed past 3. There were lots of stories and the buffet gave everyone a nice variety.

Thanks Dan and Carol.

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Del Largo Casino is open

Del Lago Casino in Waterloo, NY opened January 28th. It's going to employ about 1500 folks once a hotel is finished this summer. More information can be found at:

Web site: dellagoresort.com

Address:

1133 Route 414

Waterloo, NY 13165

Phone: 315.946.1777