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January 2017 Since 1963
My Fellow Campers
I hope that everyone is having a good New Year and this news letter finds you well, if you are in Michigan I hope you’re staying warm. I’m really looking forward to the next camping season. I have a few reminders don’t forget to pay your TTCM dues. If you have anything that you want on the agenda for the May meeting make sure you get it to Leo Fitzpatrick at [email protected] . If you would like to run for a board office you need to get your resume to Sandy Jarrell 6618 E Allen Rd Fenton Mi 48430, the Mal Rep. by May 1st .It is only a few more months until the snow will be gone and the sun will shine we can all enjoy camping with our friends and family, if you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to drop me a note at [email protected] There has not been enough information the last few months to print a news letter, if there is something you would like to put in the news letter or questions send it to [email protected] Have a great winter see you soon.
You’re President
Roger Vogel
From The Vice
The AAR in Hesperia was a big success thanks to the efforts of a well organized crew. Thanks to everyone who gave of their time. Fall outings are here with some of the most enjoyable weather of the year, a few last camp outs before we
need to say goodbye.
The membership meeting at Hesperia was short and sweet with a lot of positive member input. Roger did mention that at this time the board that has served for the last 6 years will not be running again. I for one have enjoyed my time as your VP its been a valuable experience if you are considering an office please talk with a current board member about
your concerns.
We often hear that members don't like getting involved because of the politics but it is necessary for the future of this
organization. Finally if you can make it out to help close up the campgrounds your help is always appreciated.
NEWSLETTER
I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year
As you may have noticed this edition of the news letter has the information received over the past 3 months. There has not been
enough to actually create and send a news letter. Our newsletter should have information from ALL of the TTCM chapters and I
urge you to speak to you Chapter Presidents to do so.
Here is to the Future of OUR club!
Jim C
NEWS FROM LEFTY AND LARRI
The All-American was a BIG success and everyone had a good time. A huge thank-you to Chuck and Mary Dikenson and all of
their helpers.
The new and improved patio was used by members during the rally and enjoyed by all. Thank you to all members for their do-nations to complete this project. It sure looks nice! At the conclusion of the membership meeting, Steve McNeil resigned his position as co-campground director. Larri Hoople was
appointed to this position.
Hesperia has purchased a new and larger air compressor that will be used to blow out the water lines when the campground is
closed for the season. The man that has been doing this for us is retiring soon.
The annual fish fry was very successful. We had about seventy-five people and lots of food.
We would also like to thank the “wine group” for cutting wood.
As you’ve noticed, fall is upon us. The leaves are changing and falling fast and it will soon be time to close. Where did the sum-
mer go?
Lefty & Larri
FROM BELLEVUE VIA DOWN SOUTH
I want to send a big thanks to Bill Oates, Dick Hamlin and anyone else that helped close the campground in the fall.
A reminder that the circle will be closed to all camping until we get all that old wire out and replaced with copper wire.
Another reminder that the campground will not open on the 3rd weekend because of Easter and open on the 4th week-
end.
There is still time to sign up for property tenders next year, with the exception of the week of July 2-8 is already spoken
for. Just send Bill or myself an e-mail or text and say which week you want and we will put it on the calendar.
I hope everyone has a great holiday where ever you are spending it.
See you in the spring.
Herm and Bill
From the TTCM .Secretary
The following are new members of TTCM please welcome them.
Jerry & Michele Henker from Marshall, Mark Carlyle from Muskegon, John & Robin Wilson from Muskegon
James Coakley & Anne Chamberlain from Detroit, Jud & Nancy Grassmid from Saranac, Dan & Karla Kies from Hesperia
Leonard & Sandra Klingensmith from Silver Springs, Fl., Keith & Donclle Paulsen from Twin Lakes,
Dave & Jeannie Asher from Roseville, Gab & Sarah Quijano from Barrien Springs, Laurie Walker from Flushing
Andy & Laurel Seegert from Deerfield, Daniell Schfield from Bellevue, Sean & Jennifer Connell from Linden
Closing Sheet for 2016 All American Rally
September 2nd – 5th
Hesperia, MI
Event fees collected $1615.00
Family = 58 @ $25.00 each = $1450.00
Single = 11 @ $15.00 each = 165.00
Income
Event fees = $1615.00
Seed money = $1500.00
10 cent Adult Auction = $130.50
Spaghetti dinner = $606.50
Kid and adult cake walk = $280.26
10 cent kid auction = $102.45
Sale of leftover food = $106.32
Total Income = $4341.03
Expenses
Seed Money = $1500.00
Check fee = $12.95
Monthly bank fee total = $9.00
Rally Stickers = $165.64
Dumpster fee = $150.00
Spaghetti dinner = $449.91
All other expenses = $834.47 (food, prizes, and other items) Total Expenses = $3121.97
Income – expenses = $1219.06 profit from the 2016 All American Rally
Submitted for record on 9/26/16
Brenda Hilderbrandt
TTCM Treasurer
New Signs Going up
I have been in close contact with an extremely helpful gentleman at MDOT trying to find out about signage that will let people
know that there is camping in the area.
Jeremiah was more than happy to send me some forms to fill out for T.T.C.M. Bellevue to get started. He then advised that once
we got people off of the Highway we needed further directions to the grounds and referred me to the Eaton County road commis-
sion where I spoke with another very helpful person there.
I left a message for James and a few day later received a call stating the signage will be installed in the next 3 to 4 weeks. That
being said we will have directional signs at exit 48 off I69, signs as you approach Babcock and finally at the end of Babcock just
before Baseline directing traffic past Bellevue Campground.
We will be MUCH easier to find and hopefully get traffic past the grounds and new members
Jim C
To the membership of TTCM all executive offices are open. This is the offices of: President, Vice President, Treasure, Secretary
and both director of Bellevue and Hesperia. If you have the desire to run for one of these offices you must send a resume to the
MAL chairmen Sandra Jarrell before the Executive meeting in May.
Mrs Sandra Jerrell, 6618 E. Allen Rd. Fenton, Mich. 48430
Thank you
Leo Fitzpatrick Secretary
JTS RV
RV SPECIALIST
7222 S. Pere Marquette Hwy.
Pentwater, Mi. 49449
Ph. (231)869-5033
TTCM Hesperia Sewing Bee
Another successful year for the sewing bee ladies! We had 17 sewing at the September bee. A vote of the ladies resulted in the
following items to be purchased for the Hesperia Club House: A 4 slice toaster, 18 qt roaster and crock pot and a donation to be
made to the Hesperia electric bill. Its time to sign up for the 2017 bee the cost for each bee will be $10 and there is a minimum
of 20 for each bee week. Junes bee is already booked and there are a few spots open for Sept. Date are: June 19th - 24th and
September 18th - 23rd Contact Nancy Hellman @ (231) 788-1645 or Beth Gay @ (517) 869-2303 If you are not sure if you are
already on the list please contact Nancy
Thank You Nancy & Beth
Associate Members
M&M Camping Center Inc.
2960 W. Jefferson
Trenton, MI 48183
1-800-523-6876
www.mm-rvcenter.com
All Brands RV Repair, Inc.
2727 Oakland Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46517
1-574-903-3099
www.allbrandrv.com
Caswell RV
260 South Dexter St.
Ionia, MI 48846
1-800-435-0877
www.caswellrv.com
Kollhoff Insurance
4109 Lake Ave.
Ashtabula, OH 44004
1-800-998-9810
www.kollhoffinsurance.com
National RV Refrigeration
Leon Herschberger – Owner
5660 N. SR 5
Shipshewana, IN 46565
260-768-7059
www.fixyourfridge.com
Mullins Elder Law
Attorney Tina Mullins
123 South Macomb Street
Monroe, MI 48161
734-224-5474
www.mullinselderlaw.com
Jim Carriveau 24884 Saxony Ave. Eastpointe, MI 48021
President:
Roger Vogel
13219 Burgundy St.
Warren, MI 48089
Cell: 596-480-4499
Vice President:
Daryl Westphal
5886 N. 400 W. 2985 Irish Acres Dr.
Michigan City, IN 46360-6510
Cell: 219-608-0819
Treasurer: Brenda Hilderbrandt
2841 W. Cleveland Rd.
Rothbury, MI 49452
Cell: 231-742-1351
Bellevue Campground 7418 Baseline Hwy
Bellevue, MI 49021
269-763-3551
From I-94; North on I-69 to Exit 48. Go east on M-78, approx. 2 miles. South Ionia Road, W. Baseline Rd. East to 16 Mile Road. Turn left at stop sign and follow for ¼ mile on the left.
Hesperia Campground
6777 M-20
Hesperia, MI 49421
231-854-9913
From Hesperia – head 3.5 miles west on M-20, From White Cloud – west 16.5 miles on M-20 Campground on the south side.
Secretary:
Leo Fitzpatrick
2985 Irish Acres Dr.
Jackson, MI 49201
Cell: 517-782-4650
Senior Advisor: Dick Hamlin
2288 Dorothea Rd.
Berkley, MI 48072
Cell: 248-877-6304
Bellevue Director:
Herman Hazard
2225 Kanas Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
Cell: 989-274-5307
Hesperia Director:
Phillip (Lefty) McGahan
400 E. Michigan Ave
Hesperia, MI 49421
Cell: 231-450-3825
Web Master: Dan Gatchell
2831 Sandra Terrace
St. Joseph, MI 49085 [email protected]
Editor:
Jim Carriveau
24884 Saxony Ave.
Eastpointe, MI 48021
Cell: 586-918-0220