Thanks to Walt, our October get together was at the:
Peppermint Restaurant, in Avon, NY
While no one took us up - IF YOU BROUGHT YOUR MOTOR HOME, YOU Could SPEND THE NIGHT BEHIND THE RESTAUARANT - FREE!. Makes it easy if you worry about the distance from home.
Thanks to Renee (Nick's mother), below is the group.
Hi folks,
Our
September rally returned to Cambria and the Volunteer Fire Company. As you
know, Harold was not feeling well. He planned to come and go depending on how
he felt. Sadly, he did not make it to the rally as he passed away on Thursday
afternoon. We lost a good friend, dedicated member and officer.
Not only did we loose Harold, but we lost two more friends:
Delores Flick and Wilbur Shafer. AND—there was a memorial
ceremony for Joan Pangburn. REST IN PEACE TO YOU ALL!
Monday night, Bob Lucey and Roger Flick presented proceeds of the “pound auction” to Harold’s son and nephew, Bill. We
got a very nice thank you from Harold’s son.
The rest of us tried to put on a good time. Our officers
put out food and a pound auction. Dave Metzger was auctioneer. Bob Lucey put on a number of fun games. He
made a “traveling miniature golf course” which we used. FUN!
September was our election of officers and planning for
next year. Janet Barager stepped in to replace Harold as treasurer. Thanks,
Janet. Barb Eggleston may have been dragged in by me. She reluctantly agreed to
remain Secretary. Thank you, Barb. Thanks to the rest who are staying on with
us.
Our September rally is returning to Cambria and the Volunteer Fire Company. As you know, Harold is not feeling well. He plans to come and go depending on how he feels. Please keep him in your prayers.
This month is our election of officers and planning for next year. Please consider helping.
2022 WILL BE THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF THE FINGERLAKERS.
WHAT
WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO?
A number of times in the past few years during rallies in Cambria, we ate at Gordie Harper's Bazaar. Was looking at this year --- it's "FOR SALE". $1.3 Million.
We may have to find an alternative.
As I write this, it's raining again!
Patty Pritchard's father tried to mow the lawn where we might stay and his lawn mower left tracks. Think what 35,000 pound motor home might do.
SO, REGRETTABLY, WE ARE GOING TO CANCEL THE AUGUST RALLY
Those of you who know me, know I believe in the FMCA Mission: GET FOLKS OF SIMILAR INTERESTS TOGETHER AND HAVE FUN.
I am sorry, but COVID, Fred and Henri have different ideas.
See you in Cambria
Watching New England Weather - It looks like Henri will come up the Connecticut River and stall over central Vermont.
Those who remember meteorology, know winds circulate counter-clockwise around a storm. That means water gets sucked off the Atlantic and dumped inland. How far - I don't know.
However, it could impact us next week end.
Patty and Brian will make any decisions or changes.
Stay tuned and stay safe.
We are planning our August rally in Hannibul, NY. It’s dry camping (=free camp fee!), and lets you exercise your generator. It only costs $25 for the whole weekend. It’s in Patty Pritchard’s parents yard. Details are on the tab above.
Address:
544 State Route 176
Hannibal, NY 13074
Property is for sale with:
FREEDOM REAL ESTATE in Hanibal if you want to view it.
However, It has some challenges. As we post this, it has rained for 4 days and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week don't look good. Patty says the sites are very wet.
Our deadline is August 23rd. However, if weather prevents the fields a place to park our RV, we may have to cancel.
Keep checking here as we will post updates.
Welcome new members:
· Richard and Carolyn Rank
· Lenny and Janice Scarano
· Returning members: Craig and Sharon Sylvester
Our hosts, Rich and Charlotte Burrell, Jim and Sherry Miller, Brian and Patty Pritchard put on a great weekend. We had gifts from the hosts, a fish fry, varied breakfasts and a chicken/pulled pork BBQ.
Can you imagine a turtle waiting for a light at a cross walk?
A new "turtle crossing" in Jefferson County will protect turtles from the threat of cars. Working in coordination with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, the Jefferson County Highway Department installed the first turtle crossing to help Blanding's turtles, a threatened species of turtle, travel between Chaumont Bay and Lake Ontario and safely avoid oncoming vehicles.
Only in New York (or California) 😊🙋
TO: FingerLakers members
FROM: Roz Newton
--Temporary Alternate National Director
RE: FMCA
Governing Board Meeting Gillette, WY
July 7, 2021
Here are some highlights of relevant points that chapter members will be interested in knowing:
●
2020 year was the first year in the last
7 years that FMCA’s income was in the BLACK ! ($7,309 surplus. Although this may sound low, FMCA is a
not-for-profit organization and this amount aligns with how a not-for-profit
should look at the end of the year).
●
The 2022 budget was built upon a $50
yearly membership fee for renewing members. This budget was approved with a
quorum of 73% in attendance. $50 per year membership fee. Excellent!
●
The following list of FMCA international
rallys are already under contract:
*Winter 2022 - Tucson, AZ March 23-26
*Summer 2022 - Lincoln, NE August 24-27
*Winter 2023 - Perry,
GA March 15-18
*Summer 2023 - Gillette,
WY August 23-26
*Winter 2025 - Perry, GA
March 12-15
*Summer 2025- Gillette,
WY July 16-19
*Summer 2027 - Gillette,
WY July 14-17
●
Pending successful negotiations and events in
2022:
* Winter 2024 - Tucson , AZ TBA
*
Summer 2024 - Lincoln, NE
●
There were noticeable numbers of towables
attending with children at Gillette!
●
Chubb will remain our FMCAssist program
provider.
●
FMCA’s Strategic Plan has not been
updated since 2001. The Strategic Plan
serves as the road map for the well-being of the organization. It will be a
priority for the Executive Board to work on the development of such a plan.
●
We need to continue to recruit new
members. There remains a concern that about 80% of FMCA members are not
represented at the Governing Board meetings.
●
Our new members of FMCA’s Executive
Governing Board are:
*National President
- Rett Porter
* National Sr. Vice P.-
Gary Milner
*National Secretary -
Kathie Balogh
*National Treasurer - Barbara Smith
These are the highlights of the meeting. If you have any questions about the governing board meeting, text/call me at 716-499-4263 or drop me an email at RoslinNewton@gmail.com
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your chapter’s
Temporary Alternate National Director. I appreciated the $200 stipend.
Annual Meeting to be held July 31, 2021
Time 1:00pm
Via Zoom
You must download Zoom to your device. National will send directions if you don’t have it, when they send the instructions.
National will be sending the information to log onto the zoom meeting as we get closer to the meeting.
Only Chapter Presidents and National Directors or assigned members of Chapters will be voting, however we hope to see you all at the meeting.
Safe travels and have a wonderful summer
Anne Archambault, Northeast Area Secretary
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| Just enjoying the weather |
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| We Tried our New Tent! |
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| Oldest operating covered bridge in NY |
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| Old Mill in Truman park |
Thank you Phil and Dee.
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| Taughannock Falls |
Fingerlakers – New York Centrals – Pen-NY Mixers
We have a number of items if you would like too run a rally. If you click on the inventory above, you can see our supplies.
Phil White and Dee Hicks are planning an entertaining weekend with a location in the heart of the Ithaca area located at Pinecreek Campground. Application is behind a tab above.
DATE: JUNE 10-13, 2021
HOSTS: Phil White, Dee Hicks, et-all
LOCATION: Pine Creek Campground, 28 Rockwell Rd., Newfield, NY 14867
Phone: 607-273-1974, 877-273-1974
Web: www.pinecreekcampground.com
CAMPING: 30 amp electric & water. Dump station on site.
Fee: $40 per
coach/night. Payable directly to campground by phone only 607-273-1974
RALLY FEE:
$25.00 per Coach-2 persons.
Thursday, EARLY ARRIVAL welcome.
THURSDAY:
Arrive after noon. Extra night ($40) payable to campground.
Simple dinner: 6:00 pm
FRIDAY: Arrive anytime.
5:30 pm- Dinner at a
local restaurant. Order from the menu.
7:00 pm - “Fire Pit” and dessert.
SATURDAY:
8:00 AM- Breakfast,
coffee supplied by your hosts. BRING YOUR OWN PLACE SETTING, SILVERWARE
AND CUP/GLASS.
9:00 AM-Meeting
ENJOY THE DAY!!!! Attractions you may want to see – Ithaca, NY,
Cornell, Ithaca College, Water Falls, Wineries, Famous Farmers Market
5:00 pm- Cocktails. BYOB or your own cocktail.
Appetizers supplied
6:00 pm-
Dinner, Please bring a side dish to pass. Hosts will supply the meat.
7:30 pm-“Fire Pit” and
dessert.
SUNDAY:
8:00-9:00 am Breakfast
Good Byes
11:00 Check out time.
**DRIVE SAFELY**
PLEASE SEND CHECK WITH ENCLOSED RESERVATION by June 1st TO:
Phil White
348 South Applegate Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Sadly, Harborfest 2021 has been cancelled. Jim and Sherry Miller are investigating 2022. Hopefully, 3 times is a charm.
There are many sites to visit including Allegany State and National Parks, 1912 railroad station, the casino and Amish farms and more.
Smoking pot and skipping school had me in trouble constantly.
Saturday was our annual get together in Florida. Covid, folks staying up north and more caused a smaller than usual turnout. Roy's note reinforces the idea that Florida has progressed with the vaccine about the same as New York. We get our shot next week.
HAPPY 45th ANNIVERSARY to the Niagara Frontier Travelers
Have a great celebration!
🙋🙋
Thanks to Roy Bennett and Annie Weldon, we are returning to the Golden Coral in Winter haven, FL.
Please note, the date has been changed to March 6, 2021.
