September Rally highlights

Thanks to Harold Wollaber, in September, we headed close to Niagara Falls, to the Cambria fireman’s field. Ably assisted by Dick and Celine Moses, Ann and Reed Johnson and lots others from the 17 coaches who showed up in Cambria. In an area with lots to see and do and apples, peaches and more at peak, it made for a great weekend.

Supervising George

It wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t mention Les and Betty Sliker who made 3 dozen scrambled eggs each Saturday and Sunday morning in the cool air.

Friday dinner was highlighted by Ann Johnson’s brew – a genuine western New York Fireman’s Chowder. Our Saturday pot luck dinner was provided by the skilled attendees. During the weekend, we were joined by the Lavenders, McSweenys and Fadales just to socialize. And, we had two camp fires.a
Thanks to Harold, Dick (in his memory), Celine, Ann, and Reed for a great weekend.

Our last rally of the year

This October, we are returning to Hammondsport and the fireman's field on southern tip of Keuka Lake. 

• October 9-12 are the dates. 
• The chapter will be covering the cost of the meals Saturday and Sunday.  I hope you like our cooking !!
• I talked to the Hammondsport fire department and they said "Anyone showing up on Thursday does not have to pay for that night". So, 3 nights for $40.

There are lots of things to see and do, including.

• Great wineries
• Curtis Museum
• Wind Mill
• Lots more

And .... Hammondsport was voted the best "Small Town" in the United States 2 years ago.

And .... Gas is down 19 cents per gallon in the past 2 weeks.

We sure hope you can make it.

Check the tabs above for all the details.

NMA News - Sept. 2014

Below are a couple updates about 2015 NEAR and the 2016 International.

"Next year's rally in Vermont will be July 8-12. Wednesday-Sunday . Sunday being move out day.

Tentatively it will be move in on Wednesday, Thursday the dinner cruise because of so many requests to bring it back again. Along with Bingo in the Blue Ribbon for those that do not do the cruise.

Friday it's Ed Clifford. Also, requested to have him back.

Saturday an all new group playing a variety of music that was a big hit at the Labor Day Susquenango Rally.

Discussions are under way, we have a verbal commitment from the 2 dealers already also. A few vendors have also contacted me about the dates also.

Finally we voted at the national convention in Redmond Oregon in August to host in 2016 a national rally in 2016. So we will not be having a rally of our own, as we will be busy as host since this event will fall in the Northeast Area. This will be a big plus for the area.

Respectfully,

Thomas Ziobrowski
Your Northeast Area President
tziobrowski@fmca.com

More news from Redmond

Charles Marston directs the Frustrated Maestros at many area and national rallies, including NEAR, 2014.

Roxie, his wife sent us the following:

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I inquired from a Maestro at Redmond...and Syracuse was approved, 2016!!  Yeah!  Chas will not do NEAR 15 as we are doing GLAMA, early in June ends and the Madison. These were approved by the GB Redmond:

2016 Winter @ Perry

2016 summer @Syracuse, NY

2017 winter @ Pamona

Yes, they were approved.  Some changes might take place, especially the National Directors asked that an alternative to Pomona be considered.

 

Roxie

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By the way, he will directing in Madison, WS at the 2015 International.  Charlie Adcock specifically asked for him.

News from NMA President, Tom Ziobrowski

Great News. We got this over the weekend from Tom Ziobrowski.

FMCA Assist voted "IN" at the governing board meeting, after many questions and lengthy discussions during the meeting.

A very great benefit to current members as well as perspective members.

Tom

August Rally Highlights

This month, Walt and Beryl Linden hosted a weekend in their back yard surrounded by the Avon Corn Festival.  We ate at the Golden Corral, the Country Diner, had catered pulled pork and turkey, a full breakfast, played games in his yard and burned his fire wood.  All this was done in spectacular weather in spite of the rain before we arrived. Walt’s new generator supplied the electricity we needed.

After rain, grass yards can have this tendency to jump up and bite a camper. This year it happened to Les and Betty Sliker. They thought they got stuck coming in and guess what, they got really stuck. Buried the left rear jack about 6-8 inches. Roy manned the shovel to get the jack out. Fortunately, Harold hooked trailer hitches to his car and was able to get the coach loose.

Washer Toss

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There was a first appearance of a Roy and Annie’s completely transformed SEE-YA.  “WOW”!

Welcome new members - Jim and Charlene McSweeney.

It all was a fun weekend !

September Rally

There is information about the September rally on the TAB's above. Look's like fun. Please check out the agenda and application.

Coffee Pot Update

As those who were at the rally in Olcott, NY know, our 25th anniversary coffee pot did a swan dive off the table holding it.
Parts were available, but not the same as our 15+ year old pot. After a couple of false starts, we have combined parts from the web and hardware store plumbing adapters.
I am enjoying a "delicious cup of hot vinegar" right now.
Check it out this weekend.

Harborfest July Rally

Harborfest has turned into a major event with 93 +/- campers coming. It was now a joint rally with the New York Centrals, Pen-NY Mixers and Vintage Bluebirds.
The mayor of Oswego, Charlie Adcock (FMCA President) and Tom Ziobrowski (NEA vice president) visited. A cloud burst on Monday damped us but not our spirits. 

Fingerlakers play a major part as Harold Wollaber, the Sprouts, and Wordens along with rest of us worked through the weekend (5 days) to help make it a success.  Fingerlakers continue to have one of the largest representations and our tent is what made the rally possible. We had a fish fry, pizza dinner and breakfast every morning along with Harborfest and all its entertainment and craft shows

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JIM and SHERRY MILLER conceived the to come to Harborfest and continue to lead us each time we have done this. 

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