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The Dolphin Club...27 years and still going strong!
Newsletter for the Dolphin Motorhome Club
Dolphin Chapter of FMCA
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Chartered: 3-9-89
Volume 28 issue 7 July 2016
Hi again to all of my Dolphin friends. I hope all of you who are traveling are having fun and are seeing some new and interesting places. We hope to hear of your adventures and see some pictures the next time we get together. Keep your radar on looking for some fun places for the club.
Adrian and I are staying close to home this summer as Adrian will be having cataract surgery in August for one eye and two months later the other. His eye doctor said that if he did not have the procedure he would not be able to pass his next DMV eye test. We will be good to go for Tahoe and we are looking forward to this great rally and seeing you all. I hope those who have had or are going thru some health issues are on the mend and are ready to have some RV fun.
I heard from Sandy Mayer recently and he will not be able to take over as club Historian. Therefore I’m putting out a call for a volunteer to take over the duties as our Historian. Some may think that this is not an important position but it truly is as we must record and sustain our history which is approaching thirty years. I want to again thank Pat Cohen for her great job in this position. Please think it over and step forward to keep the legacy of The Dolphins.
See you in Tahoe. Be safe.
Brian Forstmaier – President. The Dolphins
The Dolphin Splash—Page 2 Dolphins Club Web Site - http://www.dolphinclub.com
THE VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Hi all, This month we will address maintenance for our slide rooms. Slide-outs are a fantastic addition to our RVs. They add elbowroom and comfort in our coaches. However, your RV slide-outs need some attention to ensure they provide you with trouble-free service. It’s important to keep the seals around the slide clean and lubricated. The slide’s rubber seals age and dry out, which then allows water to seep through the cracks. This damage can be caused by extreme temperatures or exposure to ultra violet rays, and once the seals have begun to rot, the rubber will have to be completely replaced. In order to help keep the slide-out seals from premature failure, be sure to use a rubber seal conditioner or a silicone spray at least every couple months to treat the seals and prevent cracking. There are many products on the market providing UV protection and help prevent deterioration. In addition to conditioning the seals, the metal parts of your RV’s slide-outs also need special attention to avoid leaving you stuck with your slides extended. The mechanisms which allow the extension to move in and out can be compromised by rust or corrosion, causing difficulties when extending or retracting the slide-out. One of the easiest ways to help protect and lubricate the metal parts of the assembly is with a dry lube made specifically for slide-outs. Using one of these products will not only lubricate rusty parts, but will also protect them from the elements, ensuring your mechanism stays clean and runs smoothly. When looking for a product to use on your slide-out, it’s important to avoid thick, oily lubricants, as they can collect sand, dust, and dirt as you drive, which can cause other problems. Using a “dry” lubricant will help displace moisture and prevent corrosion without gumming up the moving parts, keeping your slide-out working like new. It’s important to re-lubricate the mechanism every couple months to make sure it can still move in and out properly. Simply apply to your slide rams and wipe off the excess with a soft rag. All of you have a great summer and safe travels. Hope to see some of you at Lake Tahoe in September or Palm Desert in November. I’m running out of topics to address, so unless I experience an issue this summer, I will resume the monthly VP message after the summer. Safe Travels, Don
CONGRATULATIONS
Dolphin club members Steve and Suzanne Justice are the proud new grandparents of
their first grandchild, a beautiful girl named Olivia Nicole, born on June 17, 2016 at
11:45 am. She weighed exactly 7 pounds, 20 inches long, and did I mention the most
beautiful little baby girl we've ever seen. Mother and baby are doing well…
Steve Justice
The Dolphin Splash Newsletter is the official publication of the Dolphin Motorhome Club. It is published monthly and meticulously formatted and edited by Dave & Sandy Smith,
Editors. If you have any comments, suggestions, complaints or compliments please direct them to the editor at [email protected].
The Dolphin Splash—Page 3
MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERS
NONE
RE-INSTATED MEMBERS:
WAYNE & DIANE OBERLANDER
5533 NOEL DR.
TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780-2318
PHONE 626-287-6716 HOME
PHONE 626-826-6716 CELL
E -MAIL [email protected]
1999 DOLPHIN
ROSTER CORRECTIONS :
NONE
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP COACHES AS OF
7/1/2016 - 103
OFFICERS & BOARD President Brian Forstmaier (805)527-6461
Vice President Don Mruk (619)561-8225
Secretary Charlie Engelbart (562)921-2838
Treasurer Sandy Smith (562)863-7325
National Dir Dave Barr (714)528-2275
Alt Director Ken Korhonen (760)788-4609
Area Representatives No. California Bob Bos (408)268-1562
Central Coast Adrian Forstmaier (805)660-2256
Arizona Area
Appointed Membership Christie Cozart (951)735-6361
3070 Bronco LN
Norco, CA 92860-1813
Hospitality Dave Barr (714)528-2275
Splash Editor Dave & Sandy Smith (562)863-7325
Wagonmaster Syd Byford (818)899-1085
Historian
Webmaster Bernie Duker (626)336-2959
Photographer Paul Speaker (909)946-4836
Parliamentarian Nancy Speaker (909)472-1060
HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY
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Tahoe Valley RV Resort 1175 Melba Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-541-2222 September 8-10, 2016
Thursday Check in 2:30PM – 4:00PM
5:00 PM Happy Hour. Bring Hearty Hors d’oeuvre to share. Wine provided.
Friday TBA Golf
8:30AM Breakfast Goodies and Coffee will be provided
5:00 PM BBQ Tri Tip by Del Snavely
Bring a side dish to share; A-F please provide a Desert, G-M please provide a Salad,
N-Z please provide a Vegetable. Bring your own place settings. Thank you
Saturday 8:30 AM Potluck Breakfast – Bring your favorite dish to share.
2-4 PM SALE Guy Stuff ... RV Parts -- Swap or Sell Girl Stuff … Hand made Jewelry and Crafts
Dinner on your own.
Sunday 8:30 AM Breakfast Goodies and Coffee will be provided
Good-Bye to all our friends
Directions: From Northbound junction of highways 89 & 50, go South .25 mile on Highway 50/89 to B St., turn East 0.1 mile to Melba Dr., then South 0.1 mile
Get your reservations in early. Only 28 spaces! Reservation & Cancellation Deadline: August 1st, 2016
Trail Bosses:
Del & Sandy Snavely – Home: 559-292-4827 - Cell: 559-287-5330 Jim & Linn Moore – Home: 916-681-1015 - Cell: 408-781-1716
Three night minimum - Thursday, Friday & Saturday – $155.00
Additional nights $46.00. Please check mark below any additional nights. Make checks payable and mail to: Linn Moore, 10155 Atlantis Dr., Elk Grove, CA 95624-9384
WED SEPT 7TH ____, THUR SEPT 8TH XX, FRI SEPT 9TH _XX, SAT SEPT 10TH XX , SUN SEPT 11TH _____
Names: ______________________________________&__________________________________________
Last Name _______________________________________________________________________________
1ST Time to a Dolphin Rally: Yes ___No____ FMCA # __________________EXP. ____________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________
City/ State/Zip______________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _______________________________ Cell Phone: _____________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Coach Length ____________________ Golf: Yes________ No________ How Many__________
Cost Per Coach (3 Night Minimum) $ 155.00
Additional Nights # _______________X $46 = $__________
TOTAL = $__________
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Chula Vista RV Resort 460 Sandpiper Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (800) 770-2878
www.chulavistarv.com
October 12th to October 16th, 2016
Directions: Interstate 5 South to “J” Street/Marina Parkway Exit. Turn right and follow signs to Chula Vista RV Resort. Follow signs in park for rally check-in. Do Not Stop at Office! Stop in front of picnic area at Trail Boss site for space assignment. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY AND OBEY POSTED SPEED LIMIT! Plan to come to the Chula Vista RV Resort and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in San Diego on the bay.
Wednesday, Oct 12th
This is an optional day for early arrivals. Please check in at trail boss site, after 2pm, for site assignment.
Thursday, Oct 13th Check in begins at 2:00 PM. Rally officially begins.(Don’t forget your badges) Dinner On your own.- Galley at the Marina offers “All You Can Eat” Fish Dinners (Optional) Evening Cards and games Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening in the club house. Friday, Oct 14th TBA Bocce Ball on the Green (Near Trailboss Rig) with Pat Hubbard TBA Poker Scavenger Hunt TBA BYOD & your favorite Hors d’oeuvre to share on the Green. Dinner On your own Saturday, Oct 15th TBA Potluck breakfast on the Green (Picnic Area) Bring your favorite dish to share Juice provided, bring your own coffee, etc. TBA General Meeting immediately after potluck breakfast (Picnic Area) TBA “The Putting Tournament” with Syd Byford on putting green TBA Happy Hour on the Green. BYOD and visit before dinner. Dinner On your own Sunday, Oct 16th TBA Join your friends for Breakfast Goodies on the Green. All day On your own. Say good-bye to old and new friends or stay and play Trailbosses: Gary and Christie Cozart [email protected] Phone: (951) 735-6361 or (951) 317-9073 C Cell Ed and Judi Hessemer [email protected] Phone: (626)793-6506 or (626)665-6165 J Cell
Reservation and cancellation deadline is September 9, 2016. Sites returned to park on September 14, 2016 Additional nights before October 12 and after October 15 are available by calling the Resort directly at (800) 770-2878. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Make check payable and mail to: Christie Cozart 3070 Bronco Lane Norco Calif. 92860 If you provide an email address, you will receive an email confirmation of your registration. Please print clearly J Wed, Oct 12 ______ (Optional), Thurs, Oct 13 __XXX__ Friday, Oct 14 ___XXX__ Saturday, Oct 15 ___XXX___
Please note: There is a 3 day minimum stay for this rally with one optional day on Wednesday, Oct 12.
Name: ________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
Address: ______________________________________________ Email: _______________________________
City/State/Zip: ___________________________________ First Timer to Dolphin Rally? Yes ____ No ____
FMCA #: ____________Expiration Date: ____________ Make/Model of Rig: _____________________ Length of Rig: _______ ft.
Do you need handicap parking consideration for anyone in your party? _____ yes _____no
Optional Fish Dinner at the “Galley at the Marina” on Thursday night, 5-9 PM How Many? __________
3 Nights Minimum 4 Nights
10/15 – 10/18 10/14 – 10/18
Rally Registration Fee (2 Persons per Coach) $152.70 $198.60
Extra Persons in Rig ($3.00 Per Person per Night) $ _________ $ XXXXXXXX
Total Enclosed $ _________ $ __________
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Emerald Desert RV Resort 76000 Frank Sinatra Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92211 (877) 624-4140 Nov 3
rd -6
th, 2016
Limited to 40 Coaches
Thursday – Nov. 3rd Check in begins at 1:00PM 3:00PM Happy Hour/wine provided Dinner On your own Friday – Nov. 4th TBA Golf 5:30PM Bring your favorite Hearty Hors d'oeuvres to share. BYOD Dinner On your own. Cards and games in the club house Saturday - Nov 5th 8:30AM Potluck Breakfast – Bring your favorite dish to share 4:00PM Happy hour in the club house Dinner On your own. Cards and games in the club house. Sunday - Nov 6th 8:00AM Continental Breakfast
Good Bye to all. Safe travels.
To arrange for nights before or after the rally contact Emerald Desert RV Resort
DIRECTIONS: TAKE I-10 FWY TO THE COOK ST EXIT. TURN SOUTH. PROCEED ABOUT 1 MILE TO FRANK SINATRA DR, TURN LEFT (EAST) AND PROCEED APPROX 1 MI TO THE RESORT, ON THE LEFT.
Trailbosses: Syd & Anna Byford – Email: [email protected] Phone: 818-899-1085 - Cell: 818-427-8824 Chuck & Carole McGaughy – Email: [email protected] Phone: 760-787-9359 – Cell: 760-522-1817
Reservations/Cancellation Deadline September 19th, 2016 Make checks payable to Anna Byford
Mail to: Anna Byford 9432 Sandusky Ave., Arleta, CA 91331
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Name_________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP__________________________________________________________
E-mail_________________________________________________________________
Phone Number______________________Cell Phone Number____________________
FMCA #__________________ Exp Date ________ Is this your first Dolphin Rally? Yes__ No __
November 3rd - 6th Thursday - Sunday (3 nights) $_ 175.00
Pets $3.00 per pet per night - # of pets _______ $_____.00
Total enclosed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$_____.00
Golf ________ How Many _______
The Dolphin Splash—Page 7
WORD PUZZLE
Susanne Justice has put together some word puzzles for our members to play for the next few months. Try
your skill and answers are on page 12 of the Splash.
olphin Marketplace
The Dolphin Splash—Page 8
2004 DOLPHIN MOTOR HOME
MODEL 5355, 36 FT – GM VORTEC ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS
46000 MILES IN EXCELLENT CONDITION – STEER SAFE STABILIZER
2 SLIDE OUTS – AWNINGS ON ALL WINDOWS – DUCTED BASEMENT CENTRAL
AIR, 4 DOOR FRIDGE WITH ICE MAKER, CONVENTION OVEN/MICROWAVE
ORIGINAL OWNERS – WELL MAINTAINED – ASKING $45,000
CONTACT: ROGER DUNLAP – PHONE: (928) 204-2158 – E-MAIL: [email protected]
Date Location Trail Bosses Telephone E-Mail
Dolphin Club Calendar
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Deadline Date for Items for the August issue of the Splash:
July 27th - 4 PM
2016
September 8-11
Tahoe Valley RV Resort
Lake Tahoe, CA
Del & Sandy Snavely
Jim & Linn Moore
559-292-4827
916-681-1015
October 12-16 Chula Vista RV
Chula Vista, CA
Gary & Christie Cozart
Ed & Judi Hessemer
951-735-6361
626-793-6506
November 3-6 Emerald DesertRV
Palm Springs, CA
Syd & Anna Byford
Chuck & Carol McGaughy
818-899-1085
760-787-9359
2017
January 11-15 FMCA Western Area Rally
Indio, CA
Dave & Sandy Smith
10641 Foix Ave.
Norwalk, Ca. 90650
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ARE WE THERE YET?
