Friday, September 28, 2018

Cambria Rally - September Highlights

We had a great rally at Cambria. 18 RV’s came, including Barbara and Ed Smith, NE Area President, who joined our chapter.
Most exciting, we had members who we haven’t seen in several years come. Welcome back, Ron and Pat Szustakowski, Gary and Sharon Davignon. Charles Nemec, Robert Lucey, J.D. Miller (all have rejoined).
Also, George and Millie Worden visited for our Saturday meeting.

It gave us a chance to present them with a “Certificate of Appreciation” for their efforts making the Fingerlakers a valuable part of the growth of the Northeast Area.
We elected a slate of officers and had our second Senior Olympics. Gary Davignon was the big winner of the Olympics, while Dave Metzger got a lottery ticket with some winning numbers.


Below is Sharon's secretary's report.
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Fingerlakers Rally at the Cambria Fire Hall
September 13-16, 2018

Tom Roule opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.  He then thanked Wes and Janet Barager for the breakfast.

Guests present:  Ron and Pat Szustakowski, Gary and Sharon Davignon. Charles Nemec, Robert Lucey, J.D. Miller (all have rejoined).  Also, present NEAVP Barbara Smith and husband Ed (they have also joined).

Gene Struble broke his hip in August – they will not be going west this winter.  Don and Jeanette Parks – neither are doing well – please keep them in your thoughts.  Randalls have sold their motorhome.  Had a moment od silence for Nancy Anten who passed this summer.  Ken and Barb Eggleston are in Hershey, Pa.  They are trying to trade their motorhome.

Secretary’s report was in the newsletter.  Treasurer’s report – we have approximately $2300.  No updates on the National Director’s report. 

Barbara Smith said FMCA has 76,470 members of which 2800 are non-motorhome members.  Treasury for NEAR is $61,100.  Hoping to go back to Syracuse next year (7/24-28/2019).  Gave an update on changes to the venue.  National is hoping to come east again for an international.

Barbara Smith presented a Certificate of Appreciation to George and Millie Worden for their many years of service to the Fingerlakers Chapter.  The certificate was signed by Barbara Smith, Thomas Roule and John Pangburn (National Director).

New Business:  Slate of officers for 2019 was presented by acting secretary Sharon Roule:  President: Tom Roule, Vice-President: Wes Barager, Treasurer: Harold Wollaber, Secretary: Barbara Eggleston, National Director: John Pangburn, Alternate National Director: Jim Anten, Newsletter Editor: Walt Linden.  No nominations from the floor – the acting secretary cast one vote for the slate.

Rallies for 2019:  Davignons will do May rally, Pangburns the June rally in Himrod, July will be the NEA Rally, Lindens will do August, Baragers the September rally, and October at Cambria. 

This October (2018) will be lunch on Saturday the 13th, at the Fingerlakes Race Track. 

A coupon for $15 will be given to each coach with dues paid for 2019.

Motion made to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted, 
Sharon Roule, Acting Secretary

Monday, September 10, 2018

September Rally change

This is not a major change, but we have swapped dinners Thursday and Friday. We changed the hots and sausage to Thursday night and Gordy Harpers to Friday evening. We will supply 1/2 chicken for Saturday Dinner.

Remember to practice for our second pentathlon. The events are:

  1. Ladder ball
  2. Putting
  3. Washer toss
  4. Bean bag toss
  5. Marshmellow shooting
Check the tab above for details of the weekend.
See you this weekend.

Thursday, Sept. 13 is NY Primary Day

Don't forget to vote Thursday before you come to the rally this weekend.
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Sunday, September 9, 2018

October Get together

I talked to Finger Lakes Race Track.
Kinda good news and bad news. 

  • Bad news:They told me they had problems with another camping group who used the facility this past summer. They abused the privileges we spent over 5 years trying to obtain. The result is - Finger lakes can no longer accept camping groups for extended stays. They don't have the insurance to cover the problems the group presented.
  • Good News: They would love to have us come back for lunch. I chose October 13th at 12:30 pm. Their buffet is among the best in the area.

We had about 25 last year. Let me know if you are interested in lunch at Fingerlakes this year.

I am open to other venues, if anyone has suggestions.