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We’re in Nashville, TN., enjoying some R & R. Last night we at-tended the show, “Always Patsy,” a tribute to the great Patsy Cline at the Ryman Auditorium. We are also looking forward
to attending the Grand Old Opry while we are here. Since leaving our Grants Pass, OR home in June of 2008, we have attended 8 Beaver Ral-lies and an FMCA Rally. Janice & I are having a wonderful time renew-ing friendships and making new Beaver friends. We hope to see YOU at a rally, soon!In February we enjoyed the Royal Lipizzan Horse Rally with Bill Mitts and Carol Luetjen, Rally Masters. It was a delight to see how the horses were trained by the all female trainers. It was poetry in motion! We also had lunch and toured Benjamin’s Castle, which was nearby. The food was delicious and the castle is beyond description. Yes, you must
see it to believe it! At the Beavers of the Night Sky Rally with Tom and Lynn Crowley, Rally Masters, we saw the stars as we’ve never seen them before. We stayed at the Crowley’s which is part of a village of star gazers. It was quite an experience to see the night sky and learn about our universe. Our club is so fortunate to have Beavers who can share their skills and hob-bies with each other. This is another must see rally, and of course, as usual, we were fed VERY WELL! Pete & Connie Bradish were the Rally Masters for the Mystery Rolling Rally 2. Each day we were
presented with a map showing where that day’s mystery would be. We had shopping, sightseeing and found places we’d never heard of. You’ll need to ask Pete about the tour of the oil rig in the gulf??? Be sure and sign up early for their next Mystery Rolling Rally. You’ll be sure to enjoy the suspense!
We want to give SPECIAL THANKS to Rally Masters Jack & Peggy Whit-mill for the fantastic Lead-In Rally in Moultrie, GA. We know the chal-lenges of Monaco filing chapter 11, but even with the reduction in support, Jack and Peggy put on a first class rally with seminars, fantas-tic entertainment, craft classes and plenty of GOOD FOOD.
The FMCA International Convention in Perry, GA was our next stop. Roy & Carol Mueller did an excellent job of organizing the 65 coach Security and Family Caravan to Perry. The Family Caravan and the Se-curity Volunteers joined together each afternoon for a happy hour and sharing of the day’s activities.(See Prez - Continued on page 3)
President's Report
In This Issue
New Rallies Albuquerque Crossroads 4 Amarillo by Morning 16 Cowboy Up at Prineville 4 Circle the Wagons 2010 18 Beavers in Scandinavia 25 Beavers on the Rhine 25 Beavers of the Night Sky 2010 24 Capitol Getaway 23 Colonial Capers 23 Let’s Roll INTO 18 Margaritaville 22
More Rallies Ascending Again in ABQ 17 Basque on the Fourth 10 Beaver County Fair 3 Cascade Spirit of Adventure 6 Christmas on the Waterfront 9 Escape to the Cape 21 From Museums To Islands 13 German Fun 'N' Food 17 Glaciers and Grizzlies 11 Grand Circle 9 Indiana Amish Country 14 Land of Lincoln 13 Lights of the Apostle Islands 15 Motor City Rally 14 Mystery Rolling Rally 3 22 Rolling to the Cape 21 Seven Feathers Frolic 7 Shuck'n & Digg'n 2 on Hood Canal 6 Silver Screen's Glorious Days 10 Sunrise Sunset & Sundaes 15
Features Address and Badge Forms 27 BAC Membership Form 31 BAC Officers 2 BAC Contacts 2 Did you know?... 26 East Coast VP Report 20 Editor & Web Master Report 28 Election and By-law Changes 28 First Timers 19 Foggy Window Problems? 8 FMCA Membership Form 32 Have You Got ICE? 20 Membership Director's Report 27 Monaco Service Numbers 2 National Director's Report 19 New Members 7 North Central VP Report 12 North West VP Report 5 Past President's Report 11 President's Report 1 Rally Coupons 30 Rally Roundup 29 Security Vounteers Needed 21 Something New For Dues Notices 12 South Central VP Report 16 South West VP Report 8 Sunshine Lady 24 Treasurer's Report 26
Spring 2009 Vol. 26 - 1
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Newsletter of the BEAVER AMBASSADOR CLUB
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Willis Lotts Email: [email protected]
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Monaco – BeaverHelp Phone NumbersGeneral Monaco Information
877 466-6266
Technical Support - 800 450-6336
Thank YouThe Beaver Ambassador Club wishes to ac-knowledge and thank the following sponsors for financial assistance in helping to defray the cost of publication of the Beaver Tales magazine.
Beaver Coach Sales of OregonBeaver Service & Warranty Center
62955 Boyd Acres Rd.Bend, OR 97701
BAC Club OfficersNational President – Willis Lotts F200634 560-A NE “F” St #415, Grants Pass, OR 97526541-472-0960, Cell: 408-499-1537, [email protected]
N. West VP, Reg. 1 – Jim O’Hara F236762 246 Rainbow Dr., PMB 14676, Livingston, TX 77399-2046 253-380-6140, [email protected]
S. West VP, Reg. 2 – Mike Collins F262659PO Box 3706, Incline Village, NV 89450, 530-823-3767 Cell: 775-848-5558, [email protected]
N. Central VP, Reg. 3 – Gary Gerber PMB 376826 F3768263590 Round Bottom Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45244-3026 Cell:480-861-6060, [email protected] S. Central VP, Reg. 4 – Joe Zagar F2044778249 E Naranja Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209-6725480-373-9373, Cell: 602-885-9666, [email protected]
E. Coast VP, Reg. 5 - Thomas Fadale F595524026 Sheldon Rd., Orchard Park, NY, 14127 716-648-7843, Cell: 716-574-9689, [email protected]
Secretary – Dorothy Land F17262312772 Castle Rd., Manteca, CA 95336-9748209-234-0956, Cell: 209-815-0889, [email protected] Treasurer – Jim Nunn F290643772 S Galileo Place, Pueblo West, CO 81007719-671-8760, Cell: 719-369-0788, [email protected]
National Director – Mandy Canales F5983218960 Munsee Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92307760-946-0581, Cell:760-221-8636, [email protected]
Alternate Nationl Director – Roy Mueller F1137756577 Lazy Beaver Dr., Steedman, MO 65077573-220-1216, 573-220-7152, [email protected]
Past President – Lamar Keck F272802108 Rainbow Dr., # 844, Livingston, TX 77399-1008805-796-7213, 805-443-0359, [email protected]
Membership Director – Iris Schmidt F608293590 Round Bottom Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244-3026Cell: 541-953-3595, [email protected]
Sunshine Lady – Jan Strobel F6284458773 153rd Ln., Mapleton, MN 56065507-524-3989, Cell: 602-549-4952, [email protected] Beaver Tales Editor – Diana Bentley F23642014454 Range Park Rd., Poway, CA 92064858-748-1555, Cell:858-829-4616, [email protected]
BAC Web Site Manager – Tim Bentley F23642014454 Range Park Rd., Poway, CA 92064858-748-1555, Cell: 858-663-4482, [email protected] [email protected]
1st Timer Host - East Coast – Sue Leonard F177826 897 Grande Haven Dr., Titusville, FL 32780321-264-9113, Cell: 561-315-8396, [email protected]
1st Timer Host - West Coast – Brinley Thomas F1464493655 W Anthem Way, Ste A-109 PMB 127, Anthem, AZ 85086, Home: 623-551-8061, Cell: 541-953-5442, [email protected] Monaco Representative – Tanja McPheeters 91320 Coburg Industrial Way, Coburg, OR 97408800-634-0855 ext. 8560 [email protected]
BAC ContactsAddress Changes, Membership Information
and Bolo BadgesIris Schmidt (Membership Director) 541-953-3595
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Get well & Sympathy cards to BAC membersJan Strobel (Sunshine Lady) 602-549-4952
Email: [email protected]
Dress Name Badge OrdersChuck Rendall 818-360-8618 Cell: 818-618-9572
Email: [email protected]
BAC Logo Plaques for Your CoachChuck Rendall 818-618-9572eMail: [email protected]
Additional Rally InformationFor more rally details visit the rally link on beaveramb.org
or contact the Rally Master.
Additional Club Information For information about BAC, your area, or hosting rallies, visit the
club website at beaveramb.org or contact any officer listed to the left.
Beaver Tales highlights current rallies. BAC members are invited to attend any rally in any
region. Simply fill out the coupon at the end of the magazine and mail it to the rally master with
your deposit. Not a member? Ask the Rally Master about becoming a "Beaver Guest"
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Lead-In Rally to FMCA Bowling Green, OHAllen County Fair Grounds, Lima, OH
Arrive July 14 – Depart July 18, 2009Enjoy an Old Fashioned County Fair
Games, Food, Fun, Music, Dancing, Bake-off/Cook for the Cure
Rally Fees: $325 per coach.Final Payment due June 1, 2009 - No refunds after June 15, 2009
Includes:4 nights Camping (30A electric)
4 Dinners - 3 BreakfastsSocial Hours
Entertainment & SeminarsGolf: $40, including lunch
Contact Charles Bentley at [email protected] to sign up.
Featuring the Kettering Banjo societyCheck out the related Region 3 rallies
in the area. Make a summer of it!
Beaver County Fair
Co-Rally Masters:Thomas & Joanne Fadale(716)[email protected]
George & Bev Morlan(770) 974-9543 (404) [email protected]
Rally Masters:Gary and Pat GerberPMB 3768263590 Round Bottom Rd.Cincinnati, OH 45244-3026480 861 6060 Gary480 861 0863 [email protected]
Prez (Continued from page 1)Roy and Carol have agreed to head up the Security Vol-unteers for the FMCA Convention in Bowling Green, OH in July of 2009. Whether you volunteer for security or just go and enjoy the rally, be sure not to miss out on all the fun and fellowship.
Our next rally was Beavers in Brunswick, with Pete & Connie Bradish. What a great time we had taking a nar-rated tour of Jekyll Island and having brunch at the His-toric Jekyll Island Clubhouse. There was plenty of time for the ladies to visit all the quaint shops and boutiques on the island. And of course, Janice found a lonely bea-ver that she just HAD to adopt! Pete & Connie have more rallies planned and advertised in the BT. If you want to attend a great rally, be sure to sign up.
We have three Beaver International (Lead-In) Rallies scheduled: "Beaver County Fair" – July 14th in Lima, OH, with Gary & Pat Gerber, Rally Masters. This is going to be another incredible rally and we encourage you to sign up soon as available spaces will be filling up."Albuquerque Crossroads" International Rally – March 2010 with Rett & Claire Porter, Rally Masters. Be sure to watch for the ad in the BT and sign up soon as we have limited spaces."Cowboy Up in Prineville" International Rally – August 4, 2010 in Prineville, OR, with Jim & Lorraine O’Hara, Ral
ly Masters. This rally also has limited space so get your reservation in early.
There is a BEAVER RALLY somewhere near you, no mat-ter where you are in the USA. Would you believe there are 30 BAC rallies listed in this issue of BT, beginning with Wine Country in May?!?!? I didn’t even count the European rallies - Beavers on the Rhine and Beavers in Scandinavia - which makes 32! Be sure to sign up early or get your name on the waiting list. DON’T MISS OUT ON ALL THE FUN! NOW, THE REST OF THE STORY! Monaco??? There have been many rumors, many people telling what is hap-pening. At the time of this writing, there is nothing of-ficial. We are still waiting for word from Monaco and/or the parties purchasing Monaco, to make a decision. When we receive credible information I will email it to all of the Vice Presidents, Board of Directors and Com-mittee Chairmen and I know you will find out almost as soon as they do. Our Beaver Club is doing well. In the past, the Board of Directors had anticipated times like what we are going through now, and put reserves away for a rainy day. We have appointed a Task Force to put together a plan for the future. This will be presented to the Board of Directors in Lima, OH. I welcome your emails or phone calls that concern BAC or Monaco. This is your club and we are here to serve.
Willis
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Albuquerque Crossroads BAC’s first International Rally
March 16 - 20, 2010
Daily social hour Entertainment, seminars, and crafts
4 dinners (3 catered & 1 potluck) and 4 breakfasts4 nights of full hook-ups with 50-amp service and concrete pads at American RV Park
Send deposit of $50 to rally masters to hold your space. Make checks payable to “Claire Porter.”Sites are limited. Don't delay!
Come join us in ALBUQUERQUE, NM and be a part of BAC’s first International Rally where:the sky is filled with hot air balloons and USAF jets . . . and beautiful sunsets,
the sun shines for an average of 300 days a year,you will have a wonderful time.
Come to Albuquerque in March 2010 for three rallies: CAT RV Engine Owners Club will be at American RV Park just before BAC’s Albuquerque Crossroads. You may not even need to change sites! Or take a short trip to Santa Fe between the CAT rally and ABQ Crossroads. Then caravan across
Albuquerque to the Balloon Fiesta Park for FMCA, immediately following BAC’s Albuquerque Crossroads.
Come join us in Albuquerque, New Mexico where:The cultures of 70 ethnicities intersect and create a rich mosaic of food, festivities, art, history, and excitement.
The historic El Camino Real de Adentro National Historic Trail heads north to Santa Fe. The ancient roots of a 303-year-old town cross with a modern city.
The historic Route 66 crosses the modern I-40.The Turquoise Trail starts.
I-40 crosses I-25
Co-Rally Masters:Lamar Keck and Karen RogersGerald and Glenda FarrisBrent and Julie LauderdaleGary and Pat Gerber
Rally Masters: Rett and Claire Porter1530 Sun City Blvd., Suite 120, PMB 305Georgetown, TX 78633 [email protected]
Rally Masters: Jim and Lorraine O'Hara246 Rainbow Drive #14676Livingston, TX 77399253-380-614 [email protected]
Co Rally Masters: Dick & Jan McQuillanP.O. Box 285Glide, Oregon [email protected]
Co Rally Masters:Bob & Carol Suderno1797 Turnstone RoadRedmond, Oregon [email protected]
This rally is in early stages of planning at this time. Activities and pricing should be available for the next issue of Beaver Tales. Log on to the Forum on
beaveramb.org to give your opinions on what you would like to see in International Rallies.
There will be no tent this year so space is limited. Get your reservations in early!
Send $50 deposit to Rally Masters to hold your spot.
Cowboy Up In PrinevilleBAC International Rally
Arrive August 4, 2010 and depart morning of August 8, 2010Crook County Fair Grounds, Prineville, Oregon
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Email: [email protected]
North West VP's Report Jim O’Hara
Good day to you all. I hope your spring and summer are developing well and you are planning on attending rallies.
We have some nice ones scheduled for you in Region One this year, and I am currently working on the International BAC rally in Prin-eville, Oregon for August 2010, and a mystery rally which should be a real hoot!! It is my hope that some of you are planning a rally or thinking about using some of the teasers I have posted in prior articles, and in this edition, to put a rally together. Here is another possible rally location: The Sequim Lavender Festival. With eight farms on tour and one fantastic street fair, it is like nine fes-tivals in one. Sequim, Washington is located on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula, cradled in the “rain shadow” of the Olympic Mountains. The festival is held during July annually (usually three days), so weather is ideal and RV parks are available. Email me or call me if this interests anyone and you would like further information on the event.We need more rallies scheduled in Region One. With the financial situation in the coun-try at present, local rallies seem to be the preference for club members. Our currently scheduled rallies are full, and have waiting lists, so filling a rally within Region One really is not an issue at the present time - getting more of you all to step forward and plan a ral-ly is. Surly there is a special area some of you enjoy that could be shared with other BAC members in the form of a rally. I have said it before and I’ll repeat myself here again; be-coming a Rally Master does not require any special skills. Your VP and Director can walk you through any questions you may have, and are more than willing to assist in devel-oping your rally.How about the Pendleton Oregon Round Up? This is a big rodeo and the area has RV Parks and a casino to enhance the attraction. This would make a nice venue for a rally - it just needs someone to step forward and put it together, other than the same cadre of mem-bers currently doing the rallies.I have recommended Dick McQuillan to re-place me as your Region 1 VP on October 1, 2009. He will make a fine VP, if elected, and has selected Mike Humble as his Di-rector. They both will need help from all of you to keep rallies scheduled
and on-going in our region.I have asked Dick to contribute to this article and he has submitted the following response: “As more and more BAC members become fa-miliar with our website, webmaster Tim Bent-ley continues to add useful content. One re-cent addition is the Regional News and Views message board. As some of you know, Region 1 established a blog in January of this year. However, now that we can post items that have particular significance to Region 1 on the BAC website we will forego further post-ings on our blog.One of the most popular postings on the Re-gion 1 message board deals with suggestions for future rallies. Please feel free to add any ideas you have for rallies in the Pacific North-west. Of course ideas are wonderful, but to become a rally, we also need folks to step up and volunteer to be rally masters or co-rally master. With your help we will all enjoy new and inspiring activities."This just in from Dick - he informs me that he can accommodate up to 5 more coaches on the 7 Feathers Frolic rally to be held September 8 – 11, 2009. This promises to be a great time to visit the scenic Umpqua River and Rogue River valleys in Oregon and if you haven’t yet stayed at the new Seven Feathers RV Resort, you are really missing a great park. This rally will include a motor coach trip on a very sce-nic tour to Crater Lake, lunch at the famous Crater Lake Lodge, winery tours and tastings, and a private tour of the Douglas County Mu-seum of History with dinner. Give Dick a call at 541-496-4789 or e-mail him at [email protected] if you have any questions. Also, see his ad for this rally in this month’s Beaver Tales or on the BAC website. Finally, another suggestion for an interest-ing rally - “Dinner with Chef Bear” - a meal at a chef’s table in the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel & Convention Center in Walla Walla, Washington. Dining in this working kitchen would allow rally goers to observe the kitchen at work, and while savoring a 7 course dinner set with hand-turned wooden chargers and stately China surrounded by numerous wine glasses. Each course builds on the last, as wine and food complexities enhance the fla-vors of seasonal and regional food and wine.I want to compliment Diana Bentley for the very pleasant, easy reading and informational layout she has done with the “new” Beaver Tales. Well done Diana.Until we meet at the next rally, safe travels.Jim
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Welcome to the Beaver Ambassador Club!
Shuck’n & Digg’n 2 On Hood CanalJune 6 to 10, 2009 Brinnon, WA
Included:1 Pancake breakfast1 Champagne omelet breakfast1 No-host breakfast at the Half-Way House4 nights w/50 amp & water (dump available)1 prime rib or salmon dinner at the legendary Olympic Timber House Restaurant3 dinners w/your “Extras” help, we will demo cook steamers, oysters on the shell, fried oysters, skewered shrimp and cracked Dungeness crabOptional: Port Townsend walking tour of Victorian homes $10 with no host lunch.
On your own: Visit nearby Whitney Gardens, Wasell Gardens, historic town of Port Townsend, Mt. Walker look-out, 2-day Olympic Peninsula Loop, Seven-Cedars Casino in Sequim with hundreds of things to do. Full list provided in pre-rally packet.
LIMITED TO 15 COACHESRally Fees: $300 per 2- person coachReserve your space with $50 deposit by April 1, 2009. Balance due no later than May 1, 2009. Make checks payable and send with coupon to: Rally Master, Kathy Johnson, 113 Devereese Rd. West, Chehalis,WA 98532
Co-Rally Masters:Tom & Dixie Sturza Phone: [email protected]
Rally Masters: Bob & Kathy Johnson113 Devereese Rd. WestChehalis, WA 98532Phones: 360-748-6002 Home360-269-6770 [email protected]
Additional days before or after are available, contact Bud or Angela directly at 360-796-4421 for reservations.
COME LEARN where & how to harvest and prepare oysters, steamers, shrimp and Dungeness crab
Cascade Spirit of Adventure IICascade, ID
Water’s Edge RV Park June 24 to 28, 2009Included:
1 Social hour Ice cream social
Baked potato feed3 full breakfasts in the park
Elk man presentation in the park4 nights camping (full hook ups & cable)
Homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee on free dayCatered hamburger feed evening of arrival in the park
3-hour relaxing afternoon raft trip down the Payette River (just right for beginners),followed by a gourmet dinner and hosted bar
On your own: Golfing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing available from the RV Resort and near by.
Rally Fees: 2-person coach $3841-person coach $248
Rally fees due in full with registration.No refunds after May 1, 2009. Make checks payable and send to Jim O’Hara.
For early arrivals or additional stay, contact Water’s Edge RV Park direct at 800-574-2038.
Rally Masters:Lorraine & Jim O’HaraPMB 14676, 246 Rainbow DriveLivingston, TX 77399(253) 380-6140Email: [email protected]
Limit 15 Coaches. Register Early!!
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PARK,David & Rosa Bloomington MNREINBOLDT, John & Linnea Dahinda IL
Region 4, South Central COWART, Wayne & Peggy Oklahoma City OKEMERTON, Robert & Mary San Antonio TXUPHAM, Phillip & Carol Moriarty NMWHEELDON, Wayne & Marsha Sun Lakes AZWITT, Bill & Connie Sun City West AZ
Region 5, East Coast CONLEY, John & Barbara Lynnfield MAENGEN, Gary & Glenda Augusta GALADD, David & Rebecca Roxboro NCMASSE, John Sarasota FLMILNER, Mike; Nina Bowling Knoxville TNPHELAN, Carl & Patsy Fuquay Varina NCRUDNICK, Jim & Sharon Steilacoom WA SMITH, Ed & Carol Hartwell GATHORUP, William Jr & Joann Ocala FL
Region 1, North West HOWELL, David & Connie Cove ORHUBER, John Kennewick WASCHEKEL, Gary & Jeanie Newport ORTASSIA, Joseph & Jenny Bellevue WA Region 2, South West BOLTON, Gordon & Karen Livingston TXBROOKIN, Larry & Roberta Chowchilla CADASHIELL, Charles (Mitch) & Judy Chula Vista CAGAFFEN, Yehudi (Gaf) & Pamela San Diego CAMELLOTT, John Huntington Beach CA Region 3, North Central CAMPBELL, David; Jennifer Reinke Eagle River WICARLEY, Don & Pat Millersport OHHARVEY, Jerry &Marlene Cremona AB CanadaJAEGER, Lester & Norma Litchfield ILKINNAMAN, John; Marija Listopad Bensenville ILLEWIN, Jerry Barrington IL
We are happy to have you as new BAC members and hope each of you will join members of this very friendly RV club at a rally soon.
Welcome to the Beaver Ambassador Club!New BAC Members
Canyonville, Oregon
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Email: [email protected]
Summer is almost on us and the weather in the last few days has made it seem as if summer were already here. Mary and I are
driving to Beaver County Fair, the last Lead-In Rally, in Lima, Ohio. We are looking forward to seeing some new country for us. The name for Lead-In Rallies has been changed to Interna-tional Rallies. The reason for this change is the fact that these rallies act as a gathering for the entire Beaver Club, provide a forum for our le-gally required corporate meetings and do not necessarily occur just before an FMCA Interna-tional Convention – that is they do not neces-sarily lead into an FMCA rally. It was first sug-gested that they be called national rallies, but as our club has members in both Canada and the United States, International seemed a more accurate title.
Here in Region 2, by the time you receive this issue of the Beaver Tales, we will have just fin-ished the Napa/ Sonoma Wine Country Rally. I would like to thank Brian and Sharon Herndon, Rally Masters, and Jim and Natasha Nichols, Co-Rally Masters for all of the hard work they have put into making this an interesting, fun, and successful rally. It is difficult, in these uncertain financial times, to step forward and commit to planning, organizing and carrying out a rally. As you have probably already read elsewhere, Monaco no longer provides any support for our rallies. The only support we can count on is our own rally fees.
Coming up later this summer is the Grand Circle rally being planned by Garland and Dorothy Land. We are meeting on September 13th in Las Vegas, NV, and then taking a circular tour of the four corners of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona and all of the National Parks along the way. The rally ends back in Las Vegas on Octo-ber 8th. If you are interested, contact Garland or Dorothy. By the way, the Four Corners marker for these 4 states has been found to be mis-placed by some 2.5 miles, the result of a survey error made in the late 1800’s. I understand the error will not be corrected on future maps.
Bill and Karen Maloof are working on the Christ-mas on the Waterfront Rally to be held in New-port Beach in December. They are being helped by Jim and Bobbi Haag along with Les and Bettsie Hewitt. Send in your reservation cou-pon right away as they have space for only 25
coaches. Thank you Bill and Karen for leading this effort.
Looking forward to next year, Mandy and Vio-let Canales are organizing a Beaver Security Rally to be held in conjunction with the FMCA Western Area Rally in Indio from January 3 – 10, 2010. Mary and I look forward to this rally as it is a great way to get out of the cold snow for a few weeks and spend time with friends.
Later in 2010 there are two rallies planned so far for our region. Roy and Vicki Warren are plan-ning Glaciers & Grizzlies, a rolling rally to Alaska. We went to Alaska in our Beaver motorhome and highly recommend the experience. The rally will meet in Redding, CA and roll to Alaska, be-ing gone for about two and a half months. For those of us staying back closer to home, Mike and Prudy Randolph are working on Basque on the Fourth. This rally will be held in Elko, NV from July 2 – 6, 2010. We are looking forward to this rally and hope to arrive a few days early and get in a few hikes in the nearby Ruby Mountains.
Do you have an idea for a rally? The Mendocino coast, Mount Lassen Park, the California Red-woods, and perhaps another Jazz festival at Three Rivers or in Pismo Beach are some ideas that come to mind. Give me a call or send an email. Enjoy the summer and hope to see you soon.
Mike
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Foggy Window Problem? by Jack and Peggy WhitmillA fellow BAC member called us and highly recommended C&C Windows/Suncoast Designers in Hudson, FL for replacing our fogged-up double pane windows. Several members have already used them, including us. We are very pleased with the workman-ship and attitude of the employees.They are able to reuse the glass in the units, cleaning and resealing them, in most cases. They use your existing frames and this en-ables them to keep the cost to a reasonable level. Severely glazed windows may need to have the glass replaced. They have a limited number of electric & water hook-ups and a dump station.
We would highly recommend them. For in-formation/appointments call 727-868-2773. The web site is @www.suncoastdesigners.com. They are also listed on the Sources Board on the Forum (beaveramb.org) along with another provider who does the same thing in Bend, Oregon.
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Rally MastersGarland & Dorothy Land12772 Castle Rd.Manteca, CA 95336209-234-0956 Cell: [email protected]
Co-Rally MastersMike & Mary CollinsP.O. Box 3706Incline Village, NV 89450530 823-3767 Cell: 775 848-5558themcollins at yahoo.com
Mesa Verde
Bryce
Arches
Capital Reef
Chaco Canyon
Grand Canyon North Rim
Zion
Includes:
8 National ParksLake Powell Boat Tour
Rainbow Bridge National MonumentMonument Valley Guided Tour Durango/Silverton Train Ride
Mesa Verde Cliff House Guided ToursColorado River Cruise & Light Show
Bar-M Chuckwagon Live Western Show
25 Nights Camping 4 Dinners
Grand Circle September 13 – October 8, 2009NOTE: Some activities may be strenuous & require considerable walking or hiking.3 or 4 full days will be spent away from your coach.RV Parks are up to 8000 feetin elevation.Most RV Parks are 50 amps24-Coach Limit
Canyonlands
Rally Fees: 2 person coach $1950
1 person coach $1500 Send $200 deposit & coupon to
Garland Land. Balance due July 15, 2009Cancellations after July 15th cannot be
guaranteed a full refund.Rally Masters II Mike & Cathy CleghornPO Box 2228Leavenworth, WA 98826509 548-6131, cell: 503 [email protected]
Co-Rally MastersJim & Joanne Gillis309 Kingswood Dr .El Paso, TX 79932 915 581-4814 Cell: 915 [email protected]
Rally Fees are approximtely $500…$100 will hold your reservationMail check and completed coupon to Co-rally Masters: Jim & Bobbi Haag
(Make check out to Jim or Bobbi Haag)Co-Rally Masters Rally Masters Co-Rally Masters Jim & Bobbi Haag Bill and Karen Maloof Les & Bettsie Hewitt 5367 Paoli Way 7814 Lakeview Trail 916-996-9796 Long Beach, CA 90803 Orange, CA 92869 [email protected] 562-433-6117 714-289-0175 [email protected] cell 714-925-4540 [email protected] or [email protected]
Christmas on the WaterfrontArrive Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 – Depart Friday, Dec. 11, 2009Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach, Calif.
http://www.newportdunes.com/ “Limit 25 Coaches” (sign up early to guarantee your spot)
Included: Area Attractions:4 nights full hook-ups Newport Fashion Island
Free Wi-Fi Newport Harbor Cruise3 Dinners Knott’s Berry Farm
4 Breakfasts Laguna BeachWelcome Social Balboa Island
Gift Exchange Queen Mary“Bring a Bear” for CHOC Hospital Disneyland
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Co-Rally Masters:George and Ann Murray2621 Spalding Dr.Las Vegas, NV 89134702-304-0280Cell: [email protected]
SILVER SCREEN’S GLORIOUS DAYS
(in conjunction with Western Area Rally)BEAVER SECURITY VOLUNTEER RALLY & LOBSTER BOIL
Arrive Jan. 3 - Depart Jan. 10th, 2010Riverside County Fairgrounds
Indio, CARegistrants must work security assignment
ActivitiesDaily socials @ 5:00 p.m. & camp fire (Bring a bundle of wood for evening campfires.)
Daily ScheduleSunday, Jan. 3 - 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Arrive at fairgrounds. Pay one night’s dry camp fee ($15.00 {2009 fee}) when checking in.4:00 p.m: Bring heavy hors-d-oeuvres to share.Monday, Jan. 4 - 2:00 p.m.-security orientation -Fine Arts Bldg.5:30 p.m. Potluck & Lobster Boil dinner hopefully at ORA-Indio (North side of 48th Ave.) Bring a side dish to share.Tuesday, Jan. 5 - Security duties begin 6:00 p.m. Volunteer recognition dinner hosted by Western Area OfficersWednesday through Saturday - Security duties continueUtilize the activities of the Western Area Rally(seminars, entertainment, ice cream, exhibits)Sunday, Jan. 10 - 9:00 a.m. Optional no-host get-away brunch at the Indio Elks Lodge on Madison Ave.
Hosts: Mandy & Violet Canales760-946-0581, [email protected]
Maximum coaches – 55Rally Registrations: (1) Register for the FMCA Western Area Rally in the Family Motor Coach-ing magazine beginning with the October, 2009 issue, or fmca.com, or call 800-543-3622. and (2) Send $15.00 per coach for rally bars, printing, and incidentals plus $23.50 per ordered lobster
by November 15, 2009
Mail to: Mandy Canales18960 Munsee Rd,
Apple Valley, CA, 92307 Write the number of lobsters you ordered (1,2,3,?) on the coupon where it indicates “Extra cost rally
activities. Friends of Beavers: Friends of Beavers are always welcome. They will need to pay for the lobster(s), plus the $15.00 fee for printing, incidentals, and our socials. Send me their names, F#s, address, and phone contact #, and if they want any lob-sters. Also include the make of coach they own.
The increase in BAC’s cost is due to the cancellation of Monaco’s rally support program
HOPE YOU CAN JOIN THE GROUP AGAIN
Elko provides an opportunity to savor and par-ticipate in a small town Fourth of July celebra-tion complete with parade, fireworks, and more uniquely, an International Basque Festival with a “running of the bulls.” There will be an opportunity to explore the area including Northeastern Nevada Museum; Western Folklife Center; gold mine tour, the “City Slicker” Tour and “71” Ranch Tour.
Limited to 20 Coaches Included:
4 Nights Camping (50 amp, full hookups)
4 Continental Breakfasts3 Organized Dinners (including a Basque dinner)
National Basque Festival (including “The Running of the Bulls”)
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July ParadeJuly 4th Fireworks
Rally Fee: To be determinedDeposit $50 by April 1, 2010
Make checks out to Mike RandolphFinal Payment Due May 1, 2010No Refunds After June 1, 2010
Rally Masters: Mike and Prudy Randolph9433 Eagle Valley Dr.Las Vegas, NV 89134-7808702 256-6838Cell: 702 [email protected]
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Glaciers and GrizzliesMay 21 to August 4, 2010
The rally will be 75 days, starting in Redding, CA wending up throughAwesome Alyeska/Alaska and returning to the BAC International Rally in Prineville, Oregon
prior to the FMCA Convention in Redmond, OR August 11, 2010.Limited to 20 coaches
Sign up for waiting list.This will be a laid back rally with suggestions for activities at each stop and along the way.
We will have some dinners and entertainment planned.We will stay in some stops longer than others, so folks can enjoy the areas.
Rally Fees: $4500. $200 will hold your reservation.Mail check with completed coupon to Roy & Vicki Warren, PO Box 1587, Bonita, CA 91908-1587.
Rally MastersVicki & Roy Warren
PO Box 1587Bonita, CA 91908-1587
Vicki - 619-838-0370 Roy -619-267-1000
Co-Rally MastersDorothy & Garland Land
Carol & Roy Mueller
Past President'sReport
Where does the time go? Here it is spring and coming up on summer already. Well I guess time flies when you’re having fun and being around our Beaver friends, as
Karen and I were since we last wrote this article.It started in Moultrie, GA with our Lead-In Rally, getting together with some friends we haven’t seen in a while, and enjoying the great job Jack and Peggy Whitmill and their Co-Rally Masters did with the rally. It was a great time for all. From there we went to the FMCA rally in Perry, GA where Roy and Carol Mueller handled the security. They did an outstanding job and the club seemed to have a great time helping. While on the subject, they will be handling the security again in Bowling Green, OH, so if you are heading that way they would appreciate any help you can give them. They can be contacted by E-Mail at: [email protected] or by phone at 573-220-1216. Then we slipped on over to Northern Alabama to visit Jim & Gerda Bull, where they hosted some Beaver friends. I think we had 9 coaches, plus two couples came in their car. It wasn’t a rally, but we still had a great time. Some terrific food, wonderful friendship and we even had some competition - the boys against the girls in a card game called Hand and Foot. I always thought that game was kinda’ laid back and not much action until I played with Jim on my team. He was always telling me to keep an eye on Janice with the pencil and Julie was jumpin’ up all the time saying, “this card plays here, that card plays over there.” One time I asked her about the card she had under the table and she said “no problem, Lamar, it plays right there and I’m out.”
I said, "you’ve got to be kidding." She said, “no just count your points.” I had two red three’s in my foot and Roy had one in his foot, that’s 900 points in the hole right there. Needless to say I was having a bad hair day (Do you hear me talkin?’) But in the end, the boys won 4 games and the girls won two, so I’ll bet the girls are chompin’ at the bit for a re-match.From there we came back to Branson for some R&R. Don and Helen Houchen rolled into town for a week and we are joining them for some dinners and shows. It is always great to see friends we haven’t seen for a while. I am still working on my project to find my biological mother. The Illinois adoption agency had no luck finding her after two years of searching. While talking with Connie Bradish in Perry, GA at the FMCA Convention, I asked her if she would help me in my search and she agreed. I have been busy gathering up as much information as I can for her.Now let’s talk about some events that are coming up for the BAC this summer, like the International Rally (Lead-In) at Lima, OH. The Gerbers have a lot of great things planned, so I hope I see a lot of you folks there. Also, there are some great rallies in the mid-west and on the east coast. If you will be in the area, sign up for the rallies and support our hard working rally masters. Karen and I will be heading to the northeast after the rallies, as that is one of the areas that we have not been with our coach.Everyone in the organization has been working very hard to keep the club going with the shape Monaco is in. What makes our club different are the members. I have always said the club is like our second family and that is what keeps it so strong.Thank you Willis for keeping us headed in the right direction under your great leadership. Looking forward to seeing a lot of you folks at a Beaver function this summer and always remember to keep your britches between those ditches (now don’t you know). Lamar
Lamar KeckEmail: [email protected]
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HURRAY, HURRAY, HURRAY! COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE BEAVER COUNTY FAIR
Stroll down the Beaver mid-way at the Beaver County Fair…play some fair games, win prizes…enjoy a cold lemon-
ade and a lot of surprises! There’s still time to sign up for the Beaver County Fair Lead-in Rally at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio, July 14 to 17, 2009. There’s plenty of parking with 30 amp service for all. We’ll have water available if you need it, free ; and a sewer dump. Here are some of the high-lights we’re planning for you:1. Game night which includes a Texas Hold’em Tournament, Mexican Train Tourna-ment and Pass the Trash. 2. Bake-Off. This is part of the Cook for the Cure/Pass the plate sponsored by Kitchen-aide. Kitchen-aide will donate $5 to the Su-san G. Komen fund for each entry. Just bake your favorite dessert. Sample your fellow Beaver’s entries. 3. A fun golf tournament. $40 will cover your cost for golf and a deli lunch.4. Free Beaver cook book. Recipes from members of our club.5. White elephant table….leave a gently used item, take another in its place.6. Great seminars….back by popular de-mand: How to Fix Your Beaver Coach; How to get the most out of your BAC Forum; Cooking with Janet Sadlack; How to create balloon art to entertain your grandkids and impress your friends! And more!7. Entertainment highlights: The Lima Bean Chorus is a large men’s chorus which sings Barbershop style. Tap your feet and clap your hands to the music of the Kettering Banjo Society. It’s the largest banjo band east of the Mississippi. 8. Craft classes9. Great food. Catering by Lock 16, featuring Beaver Steak Night10. AND BEST OF ALL…BEAVER COMMERADERIE!You may arrive early on the 12th of July, at a cost of $15 a day. There will be a Security Caravan to Bowling Green. Roy and Carol Mueller will be head-ing up FMCA security and still need lots of volunteers. Please contact them by email at
[email protected] your fun before/after the Beaver County Fair and FMCA rallies with one or all of the rallies in Region 3. Our rally masters have been working hard to put together some very interesting and exciting rallies. Please consider joining us for the following rallies: LAND OF LINCOLN; FROM MUSEUMS TO ISLANDS; MOTOR CITY RALLY; INDIANA AMISH COUNTRY; SUNRISE, SUNSET AND SUNDAES and LIGHTS OF THE APOSTLE IS-LANDS. Check your Beaver Tales for details!Have a great summer. Gary and Pat
Gary Gerber
North Central VP's Report
Email: [email protected]
SOMETHING NEW FOR DUES NOTICES THIS YEAR by George MorlanIn an effort to cut costs, we are going to send dues notices by email this year, to those mem-bers for whom we have an email address on file.
The process will involve three emails. The first will tell you that the dues notice will be coming shortly, in an email with just an attachment. This is to tip you off so that you will not be afraid to open an email with only an attachment. There will also be some simple instructions.
The second will be the actual dues notice. It will come shortly after the first one, and as men-tioned above it will have no message, just the attachment. The delay will be just long enough to permit weeding out the folks for whom the first notice did not go through.
The third will be a follow-up so that you know that we think you have received your dues notice.
When you get the dues notice, it will be in Mi-crosoft Word format. If you cannot open it, an email back to George Morlan ([email protected]) will get you a copy in the format that works with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
If we do not have an email address for you; or if the email process fails; or if you have not sent your dues in by the time of the mailing, you will get a dues notice by US mail in August. So what can you do to help? • First, make sure Iris Schmidt has your correct email address. If you need to update it, you can get in touch with Iris by email or tele-phone. Or even better, you can use the up-date form that is now available on the website (www,beaveramb.org and click on “update your member information).• Second, make sure that my email ad-dress ([email protected]) is in whatever list your email system uses to accept mail. It does no good if your dues emails are shunted off to the junk pile.
• Third, you can pay your dues when the email notice arrives, so that we do not have to send another by snail mail in August.
Region
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ia, ilin, mi
mn, mtnd, neoh, sdwi, wy
Canada
ab, mbon,sk
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Amuse Yourselves in the
Land of LincolnArrive July 8, - Depart July 11, 2009
Double J Campground in Springfield, IL
Maximum 15 coachesRally fees include 3 nights
camping and some lunches and dinners Visit museums, historic sites and interesting places!
Rally Fees: $280 (2-person coach) $200 (1-person coach) Balance due: May 1, 2009. (Make check out to Connie Bradish)If you cancel, refund will be determined by Rally Masters
A waiting list will be kept.
Rally MastersPeter & Connie Bradish189 Windsong WayTitusville, Florida 327801-321-432-0407 or 1-321-652-2435Email: [email protected]
From Museums To Islands Rolling RallyDepart FMCA Convention, Bowling Green, Ohio on July 24, 2009
Arrive Apostle Island, Wisconsin Rally on August 8, 2009Join your fellow Beavers as we roll from the FMCA Convention to all or some of the four rallies in Dearborn, Michigan, northern Indiana, the Wisconsin Door peninsula and Apostle Islands. On this rally, you can count on a BYOB social hour or two, several no host dinners and a good time as we negotiate from rally to rally and around Chicago and Milwaukee.
Rally Fees: $75. Cost of the rally is the actual cost of camping and rally bars. If you cannot join us to travel to all four rallies, the rally fee will be prorated.
Send a completed coupon and deposit check for $25 made payable to Tim Westman to reserve your spot.Full payment due by June 15, 2009. No refunds can be guaranteed after that date. Limited to 15 coaches
Please Note: Rally fee is for the rolling rally only and does not include rally fees for any of the four rallies along the route. Please sign up for these rallies separately.
Rally Masters: Tim & Betsy Westman 3138 S. Riverwood Dr. Twin Lake, MI 49457-9784(231) 730-0346Email: [email protected]
Motor City Rally Sunrise Sunset & SundaesIndiana Amish Country Lights of the Apostle Islands
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Indiana Amish CountryElkhart, Indiana
Arrive: July 28, 2009 - Depart: August 1, 2009Discover the idyllic countryside and friendly
communities of Amish Country IndianaIncluded in Rally:
4 nights camping with full hookups3 continental breakfasts
Chicken Barbecue Family style Amish dinner followed by the musical Oklahoma! Driving tour of Amish country with box lunch Admission to the RV/MH Museum, Library & Hall of Fame
Other Area Attractions: Famous Shipshewana Flea Market Amish Acres Arts & Craft Festival, Quilt garden tour World's largest wood peg structure (American Countryside Farmer’s Market) Numerous quilt, furniture and locally made cheese and sausage shops
Limited to 20 coachesRally fees: $375 (2-person coach); $275 (1-person coach)Please make checks payable to Tim Westman.Final payment due by June 1, 2009.Refunds cannot be guaranteed after 6/1
Rally Masters:Tim & Betsy Westman3138 S. Riverwood Dr.
Twin Lake, MI 49457-9784(231) 730-0346
Email: [email protected]
Moto
r City Rally
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2 day pass for the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village (Includes two lunches)Dinner at the Dearborn Inn (the old Henry Ford Hotel) and a full breakfast on departure day
Bus ride and tour of the Ford Rouge Plant; Horse carriage rides and a "horseless carriage" ride in a Model-TOther area attractions on your own: Detroit and, just across the River, Windsor, Canada attractions ( www.experiencedetroit.com )Detroit and Canada River Cruise; Greek Town Casino ( www.greektowncasino.com ) Motown Historical Museum (Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Motown ( www.motownmuseum.com ); University of Michigan Campus in Ann ArborCabela’s huge Sporting Goods store ( www.cabelas.com ) Pet services available (www.thepetresortinc.com)
Arrive July 24 - Leave July 28, 2009Near Dearborn, Michigan
Rally Price: $385 Send $50 to Rally master to hold your spot.Limit of 25 coaches Final Payment due June 1, 2009 Refunds after that date at the discretion of the Rally Master
Rally Masters: Tom and Nancy Sherman 1897 Warbler Ct. Troy, MI 48084 Cell: 248 210 3387 Home: 248 649-0036 email: [email protected] Rally Masters: Gary and Pat Gerber 480 861-6060 email : [email protected]
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village is the world’s largest indoor-outdoor history museum. The 13-acre museum and village celebrates the accomplishments of American innovators such as Ford himself, Edison,
the Wright brothers, George Washington Carver, Noah Webster and others. (Website: www.thehenryford.org)
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Sunrise Sunset & SundaesBailey's Harbor on the Door Peninsula, Wisconsin
Arrive: August 2, 2009 Depart: August 7, 2009
Other area attractions:Lighthouse & Sundae tours Hiking, kayaking, biking Big Lake fishingShoppingGolfetc.
Rally Features:5 nights camping with full hook-ups (50 A for first 16 registered)Winery tour and tasting challenge followed by a lasagna dinnerTraditional Door Whitefish Boil (alternate available)Trolley tour with stops at a number of scenic vistasRound-trip ferry and tram tour of Washington IslandPacker tailgate BBQ with sundae bar
Limited to 20 coaches Rally cost: $450 for 2-person coach; $340 for 1-person coach
Please send completed coupon & deposit check for $50 to hold your reservation. Final payment due June 1, 2009. No refunds can be guaranteed after that date.
Make checks payable to Tim Westman.
With sunrises over Lake Michigan and sunsets over Green Bay, discover the exquisite beauty of the Door County Peninsula and islands. With over 300 miles of scenic shoreline dotted with bustling har-
bors and quiet coves, Door County offers a wealth of water-based recreation. A unique car ferry ride to Washington Island is one of the ways to enjoy the sparkling waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
Rally Masters Tim & Betsy Westman
3138 S. Riverwood Dr. Twin Lake, MI 49457-9784
(231) 730-0346Email: [email protected]
Lights of the Apostle Islands
Washburn, Wisconsin Thompson's West End Park
on the shores of Lake SuperiorArrive August 8 - Depart August 12, 2009
Enjoy the Chequamegon Bay area on the south shore of Lake Superior. This rally will allow plenty of time to enjoy the coastal communities of Washburn and Bayfield, Wisconsin. There is plenty to do, with marinas, beaches, cruises, ferry to Madeline Island, fish boils, orchards, wineries, fishing charters, walking trails, art galleries, gourmet coffee shops, bookstores, antique shops, museums, Big Top Chautauqua, Stage North and 3 beautiful area golf courses.
ScheduleAugust 8 - Welcome Dinner at the Steak Pit with speaker
August 9 - Breakfast & Apostle Island Lighthouse Cruise. Explore Bayfield August 10 - Coffee and pastries and free day to explore
August 11 - Coffee and pastries and Timeless Timber Tour August 12 - Coffee and pastries before departure
Limit 25 coaches Rally Fees: $275 2-person coach; $190 for 1
$50.00 Deposit to hold your spot http://www.apostleisland.com
http://www.washburnchamber.comhttp://www.bayfield.org
Rally Masters:Mike and Mary Engen1016 West Pine St.Washburn, WI 54891715 373-0346 Cell: 715 209-6573email: [email protected]
Harry and Judy Reisch78 Coryphodon Ln.Jemez Springs, NM 87025505 829-4106Cell: 505 412-1939email: [email protected]
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Arrive October 19 - Depart October 24, 2009
Visit Amarillo, Texas and beautiful Palo Duro Canyon (2nd largest canyon in the US), several area museums, Cadillac Ranch, and enjoy Route 66 Diners in the area.
Included: 5 breakfasts, including a Cowboy Breakfast cooked outside, on the rim of the canyon3 dinners, Mexican, American, Sandwiches/Pizza
One night will be dutch treat at 'The Big Texan' Steakhouse5 nights 50 amp Full Hookups at Oasis RV Resort (free laundry)
You can register (online coupon) at the Rallies link on the BAC website, http://www.beaveramb.org/ and then just send check payable to Glenda Farris. Or if you would like to pay online with
Paypal, a 3% processing fee will be added. Email or call Glenda for Paypal invoice.
Rally Masters:Gerald & Glenda Farris245 Rainbow Dr # 14597Livingston TX 77399713-254-4156 Gerald cell 713-252-1123 Glenda cellEmail [email protected]
Limit 20 CoachesRally Fees: 2 person Coach $310
1 person Coach $210No refunds after Sept 15, 2009
As I write this, we are still a couple of months away from heading to the Beaver County Fair in Lima, Ohio. We were not
able to make it to the last lead-in in Georgia, but we were well represented by Gerald Farris and his wife Glenda.
A lot of changes have come out of the last Board meeting and I am sure more will be ahead at the next one in Ohio. These are tough times we are in, and cutbacks are becoming a way of life for all of us. The important thing is that we do not lose sight of our reasons for being Beavers.
I think most would agree that the friendship, and fellowship, that is derived from our Beaver Ambassador membership is the number one reason for being, and staying, members. Good and bad times will come and go; they always have, and always will; but don’t let the bad be a reason for giving up on our wonderful group. We need your participation in the many exciting rallies being offered. We also need your
participation in planning and sharing ideas for future rallies. Make your plans and sign up now for events that interest you. Also volunteer to help, where needed, at the International Rallies. Working with your fellow Beavers makes rally at-tendance even more enjoyable.
Region 4 has a number of fun events scheduled this fall, starting with Ascending Again in ABQ at the balloon fiesta in Albuquerque, NM. Fol-lowing this, we have a new rally, Amarillo by Morning. This leads in to German Fun and Food in New Braunfels, TX. In January we will once again camp in the desert at Quartzite, AZ at Cir-cle the Wagons 2010. Let's Roll INTO is a layover rally leading to the Quartsite INTO FMCA Rally. Region 4 will host the BAC International Rally, Albuquerque Crossroads, before the Spring 2010 FMCA Convention in Albuquerque, NM.
It is not a Region 4 rally, but the Grand Circle Rally, put on by Garland Land will be traveling through our beautiful area and visiting many of the fantastic Parks in Utah and Arizona. Judy and I have visited these areas many times and can recommend them.
Safe travels to all, and remember, “If you have time, you are never lost”Joe and Judy Zagar
Amarillo by Morning
South Central VP's Report Joe Zagar
Email: [email protected]
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Ascending Again in ABQ
October 6 - 11, 2009Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is not to be missed. Our parking (dry camping) will be in the most desirable VIP Parking area. See the balloons launch right from your coach or chair overlooking the launch field, or take an easy, short walk down to the field and watch the action up close. You can volunteer to be on the chase crew or take a balloon ride with a certified pilot on your own. Spend time on the field shopping and eating at dozens and dozens of vendor tents.
Fabulous fireworks on several nights. Generators can be used from 5 AM to 10:30 PM.Included:
Admission to ALL Balloon Fiesta activities for 2 peopleprivate lunch buffet
Balloon Museum admissiondaily social hours
nightly picnics during evening balloon activitiesOptional: golf, Sandia Peak TramOld Town, casinos, Santa Fe, Taos
Rally fees: $595 for 2-person coach, $555 for 1-person coach, $45 per guest. (The $45 for each guest does NOT include admission to balloon events. Guests may purchase tickets from AIBF at the launch field.)
Full payment should be received by July 1, 2009. Make checks payable to Claire Porter. Limited to 40 coaches
Cancellation Charges: By July 1 - $10; from July 2 to August 31 - 50%; No refunds after August 31, 2009
All cancellations must be e-mailed to: [email protected]
Co-Rally Masters:Lamar Keck & Karen RogersTerry & Sandy Brown
Rally Masters:Rett & Claire Porter1530 Sun City Blvd., Suite 120, PMB 305Georgetown, TX [email protected]
Available on-site for an additional fee: Honey wagon, fuel and water
delivery.
GERMAN FUN ‘N’ FOODNew Braunfels, TX
Arrive Oct. 30 – Depart Nov. 2, 2009River Ranch RV Resorton the Guadalupe River
Help us celebrate Wurstfest (Salute to the Sausage)
Included: 3 Nights Full-Hookups
Opening ceremony of WurstfestTour of Gruene Village with lunch provided
Free Day to Tour or shop (2 outlet malls within 10 miles)Sunday night German meal at Oma’s Haus Restaurant
Limit 10 coachesRally Fees: $225 Balance Due by September 1, 2009
Make checks payable to Julie Lauderdale
Rally Masters:Brent & Julie Lauderdale
P O Box 725Stratford, OK 74872Julie 580/399-5931
Brent 580/[email protected]
Co-Rally Master: Joe Hipp
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Circle the Wagons Again 2010Arrive January 12 - Depart January 16, 2010
Quartzsite, ArizonaMile Marker 98 – one half mile off Hwy 95 - Follow Beaver logo signs
Lots of fun and games while we dry camp in the Quartzsite desert!3 full breakfasts, lunch on your own
Evening meals, campfires & marshmallowsTeams will help each day with set up and clean up
To be announced after sign up is complete!Rally fees: $45 Send coupon and check to Julie Lauderdale
Co-Rally Masters:Lamar Keck & Karen Rogers
Roy & Carol Mueller
Rally Masters: Brent & Julie Lauderdale
P. O. Box 725Stratford, OK 74872
Julie cell: 580/[email protected]
Let's Roll INTOQuartzsite, AZ
Arrive Jan 16 – Depart Jan 20, 2010Stay on after Circle the Wagons 2010 or join us for a few days in
the desert before Attending the FMCA International (INTO) Rally(Don’t Forget to Preregister for FMCA)
No-Host Social Hours Daily. Relax and Enjoy Quartsite on Your Own
Rally Fees: $10 per coach for rally barsSend coupon and check to Julie Lauderdale
Rally Masters: Brent & Julie Lauderdale
P. O. Box 725Stratford, OK 74872
Julie cell: 580/399-5931jbminv@hotmailcom
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Royal Lipizzan Horse Rally BLANKE, John & Cathy LaBelle, FLCURRY, George & Glenda Peoria, IL
Eastbound and Down NEAL, Doug & Sue Anchorage, AK
Music & Memories BLYSTONE, David & Edith Mentor on the Lake, OHCOUNTS, James & Lynn Fort Worth, TXDASHIELL, Mitch & Judy Chula Vista, CAFITTERMAN, John & Betty New York, NYGETTIG, Ronald & Dianne Harrison, GAHEKTOR, Gunther & Marci Durango, COLADD, David & Rebecca Roxboro, NCMACK, Robert & Mary Pen Argyl, PANEAL, Douglas & Sue Anchorage, AKSCHWALEN, Paul & Margaret Casselberry, FLSMITH, Ed & Carol Hartwell, GASORGE, Rollin & Patricia New London, WI
Beavers to Brunswick BENTLEY, Jim & Carol Jacksonville, FL
First Timers
NATIONAL SCENE: In the last issue of BT I listed sev-eral issues facing FMCA in this economic down-turn and what proposals were on the table. 2008
was one of the most challenging years FMCA has ever experienced. As a result of operating and investment losses FMCA’s cash and investment balance declined by $3,367,774. The following is a synopsis of what FMCA has done to meet its budget for the coming year.• The four National officers cut their travel reim-bursements to Area/Chapter visitations by 50%. ($20,000 saving)• TheentireExecutiveBoardcuttheirtravelreim-bursements 50%. ($76,000 saving)• TheNationalOffice’scostcuttingtotaled$859,000and budget reductions in excess of $148,000. The major cost cutting was the reduction of the work force (6 full-time and 7 part-time employees). The actions taken by the Board amounted to $1.1 million for 2009.• At theendofJanuary,2009,FMCAlaunched itsnew Web Site. The new platform is more flexible and easier to maintain. You are encouraged to view the site at www.fmca.com. Those who are interested may access all the financial reports on line in the Governance Section under the Members Tab on the home page of the FMCA Web Site.
At the Ohio FMCA convention the Governing Board will be discussing, with action on, 11 National Bylaws Amend-ments. Of the 11 proposed amendments several have to do with policies, procedures, name change, and issuing of awards. Those of significance are: (1) a chapter shall hold 1 business meeting a year with a quorum present; (2) what constitutes a Regular Chapter and an Associate Chapter; (3) provision for, and policies relating to, an In-teractive Electronic Communication by any individual, chapter, or area; and (4) a proposal to hold National Of-ficer elections by mail ballot.
INTERNATIONAL AREA (INTO) SCENE: In his “Sonny Says…” column he writes about the INTO AREA rally in Quartzsite next January. “We are going to have a rally in Quartzsite, AZ, starting the 20th of January of 2010, so I want you Chapter Presidents to think about having your rally within our rally. Park together and let us do the work. Any chapter wishing to park as a group will be able to do so. We will have entertainment, ice cream social, games, etc. What I am shooting for is ‘back to the basics.’ You re-member when we all went and used our generators, sat around campfires and told lies to each other and had a good time? Let’s do it again but on a larger scale.”
CHAPTER SCENE: I would like to encourage our BAC members to attend our Beaver Ambassador Club semi-annual corporate meeting in Lima, Ohio. Check this issue of Beaver Tales for the information on “Beaver County Fair” starting July 14. This event will announce our incoming BAC officers for the next two years. Dick McQuillan (Re-gion 1---Northwest) and Gerald Farris (Region 4---South Central) are on the current ballot for their respective re-gions and there are several bylaw changes proposed.
All members are encouraged to mark their ballot and re-turn Them as soon as possible.
FUTURE FMCA CONVENTIONS:Albuquerque, NM---March 22 – 25, 2010Redmond, OR---August 11-14, 2010
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE: An elderly Floridian (sorry) called 911 on her cell phone to report that her car had been broken into. She is hysterical as she explains her situation to the dispatcher. “They’ve stolen the stereo, the steering wheel, the brake pedal and even the accelerator!” The dispatcher said, ”Stay calm. An officer is on the way.” A few minutes later, the officer ra-dios in. "Disregard," he says. "She got in the back-seat by mistake."
I Can Hear Just Fine…Three retirees, each with a hearing loss, were playing golf one fine March day. One remarked to the other, “Windy, isn’t it?”“No,” the second man replied, “it’s Thursday,”And the third man chimed in, “So am I, Let’s have a beer.”Mandy
Sue Leonard Host - East
Brinley ThomasHost - West
REMINDER TO RALLY MASTERS: This list of First Timers is generated only after you send a complete ros-ter to Iris Schmidt, who forwards the information to the
First Timer Hosts. Please get your list in early.
Mandy CanalesNational Director's Report
Email: [email protected]
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Welcoming summer is always an excit-ing time in the Buffalo area, NO snow. As you guessed, we are finally home
in Western New York. We had quite an event filled trip. We left after the Brunswick Rally in Georgia. which was packed full of fun and ac-tivities. A big thank you goes to the Bradish’s for another great time. On our way to the Outer Banks, NC we had a little scream in the engine and then a lot of smoke and oil. Yep, we blew the turbo in the engine. We were able to get off the road and park on a residential street. Not the best place to be, but fortunately found ourselves in front of the house of a fellow FMCA member. We were traveling with another Beaver mem-ber and FOB. Everyone jumped into action to help. Gregory Poole CAT sent a service man to us and we were fixed the next day. This is good information to know. The geography in the area is difficult to navigate. The CAT dealer has mobile service which saved us from being towed over 150 miles. Washington, DC was our next stop. The cherry blossoms were beautiful. I also just received information from the Whitmills that a rally is being planned in 2010 for this area. There is so much to see and do in Washington. If you have never visited, or even if you have, you will be surprised at the many new things that make this a great opportunity.I am hoping that everyone is planning to at-tend the International Rally in Lima, Ohio (See the ad). The Gerbers, Morlans and we are dili-gently planning an old fashioned county fair. Bring your straw hat, jeans and your favorite bake-off recipe for a week full of fun.The Crowley’s, Joanne and I would like to in-vite you to join “Rolling to the Cape,” traveling from the Bowling Green FMCA rally to “Escape to the Cape” in Massachusetts. It will be a long haul in a short time but as planned, we will have a great trip. The Humphries will be anx-iously waiting for us in Cape Cod. They have a rally planned that will keep the attendees very busy. I can’t wait to have a bowl of real “New England Clam Chowder”. Look for the ads for both rallies. This is an opportune time to be a Beaver. The loss of Monaco service it has given many of our members the opportunity to shine. If you are not aware, we have Beavers that have exper-tise in a variety of areas. They can help fix your
problem, or at least direct you to someone that can help you get repaired or find parts. You are encouraged to go to the BAC website and Fo-rum. It is filled with information. If you do not find what you need, ask a question. You will see how the members respond with answers.I would like to thank all the Region 5 members who have responded to my plea to host rallies and to gather pictures for the website. Give Beavers a challenge and they react. Look for the many new rallies to be hosted by Region 5 in the future. The many pictures on beaver-amb.org will help you remember all the grand fun you had. Until we meet again I wish you fair winds and calm roads. Working together we “Can Do”Thomas
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Thomas FadaleEmail: [email protected]
Have You Got ICE? (In Case of Emergency card) Submitted by Mandy CanalesThis article was submitted to the INTO Newsletter by Sena Frank, INTO secretary. I thought the remarks were so relevant I included portions of her original article here. She writes:Every once in a while something happens that you just have to share...so here’s my story. One morning the couple we had been traveling with had an emergency. As our friend was coming down the steps of the RV with a bag of garbage in her hand, she tripped/slipped and landed hard on her left foot. The left ankle rolled over and she broke several bones. What a way to spend the 4th of July! While my husband helped attend to her, I called 911. The operator began asking all sorts of questions–her age, allergies, medications, etc. Fortunately, the day before, she showed my husband a laminated card with their medical and emergency contact information. Having that information made it much easier for me, the 911 operator and the paramedics.Our friends keep a copy of their card in the tow vehicle, in their RV refrigerator (in a pill bottle), and in their wallets. On the card is their name, date of birth (month/year), allergies, medications with dosage, blood type, and the next of kin with contact information. When I prepared our cards, I added the words, “Organ Donors”.So, do you have ICE? We all enjoy traveling this beautiful country – that’s why we have an RV. Hopefully we will never have an accident, but having this information available for emergency personnel will be beneficial to them as well as yourselves. After you write up your information, you can take your ‘card’ to the local office supply store and have them laminate it, or you can purchase the 'self-seal' sheets and laminate the card yourself. I was able to make our card the size of a standard business card and purchased 'self-seal,' repositionable business card sized laminating pouches that I purchased at the office supply store.In addition, we now have “In Case of emergency” (ICE) on our cell phones with the next of kin contact information. On my cell phone, ICE1 is my husband’s contact cell number and ICE2 is our daughter’s. As a final note, don’t overlook the importance of having a living will, durable power of attorney, surrogate health care provider and written instructions on what to do in case of serious injury or death.
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Limit 10 coaches Rally fees: $160
Includes: Three nights campingTwo stops plannedMeals on your own
Social time and surprisesAll rally fees due by June 20, 2009
Make checks out to Thomas Fadale.
Security Volunteers NeededThe Beaver Ambassador Club has agreed to help out with security at the Bowling Green, OH FMCA Rally in July.We all caravan in and park together so we can enjoy afternoon socials.Each volunteer usually works 2 or 3 shifts, primarily watching for correct badges. The rest of the time you are free to enjoy the show.If interested, please contact Roy Muel-ler by email at: [email protected] or by phone at 573-220-1216.
Rolling to the CapeJuly 24-27, 2009
Bowling Green, OHto Plymouth, MA
Are you going to the FMCA Rally in Bowling Green?Are you going to Escape to the Cape on Cape Cod?
Or are you just heading east in July?
Why not join your Beaver friends and roll to Massachusetts with us?
Rally Masters:Thomas and Joanne Fadale4026 Sheldon Rd.Orchard Park, NY 14127 716-648-7843 Cell: 716-574-9689 [email protected]
Escape to the CapeSandy Pond Campground
Plymouth, MAArrive : July 27 - Depart : July 31, 2009
Come visit Cape Cod’s villages and beaches!
Included: Mayflower II & Plymouth Rock 4 nights camping w/full hook-up (50 amp) Catered Welcome Din-
ner & Farewell Breakfast, Plimoth Plantation (1627 Pilgrim Village & Wampanoag Indian Home site)
Area Attractions:Ferry to the Islands (Nantucket or
Martha’s Vineyard). Explore quaint Cape Cod villages, beaches and museums, Whale watching, Lizzy Borden’s house in Fall River, MA, Newport, RI’s mansions, Cape Cod canal cruise or train ride, Provincetown (tip of the Cape), Boston’s
Freedom Trail and Museums
Limited to 20 CoachesRally Fees : $340 (2-person coach)
$275 (1-person coach) Extra Person: $80 Send coupon and check to:
Mary Lou Humphries, c/o Furtado, 135 Green St., Fairhaven, MA 02719.
Balance due by June 15, 2009No refunds after July 6, 2009
Rally Masters Herb & Mary Lou Humphries
Co-Rally MastersJack & Peggy Whitmill
386-439-9975; cell: 904-994-1325
Co-Rally Masters Co-Rally MastersVince & Kathy Scudiero816 [email protected]
Co-Rally Masters:Tom and Lynn Crowley404-375-5578
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Margaritaville Arrive Nov. 12, 2009 Depart Nov. 15, 2009
A laid back rally
in Margie & Chen’s back yard in the Orlando, Florida area!
Fishing Games Canoeing Kayaking River Pontoon Boat Ride Bird Watching
Lots of great food
Limit 12 coaches - Dry camping but 6 sites will have 20 amp service
determined by a lottery.Cost-$95 Single person coach $50
Includes: Pig Roast DinnerBYOS Dinner (Bring your own steak,
all else provided.)1 Lunch, 1 Brunch, 3 BYOB social hours
but all munchies provided
Mystery Rolling Rally 3Arrive December 3
Depart December 9, 2009Central Florida Area
Nothing to do between Thanksgiving and Christmas? Get out the coach
and come party with us.
Maximum 15 coaches
6 nights campingMore surprises and more fun
Rally Fees: $595 $400 for one person coach
$50 deposit with check made out to Connie Bradish will hold your place.
Deadline for full payment: Oct. 1, 2009 If you cancel, refund to be determined
by rally master.A wait list will be kept.
Rally MastersPeter and Connie Bradish
189 Windsong WayTitusville, Florida 32780
321-432-0407 or 321-652-2435Email: [email protected]
Co-Rally MastersJerry and Sue Leonard
Rally Masters:Margie & Chen Vicente210 Wekiva Park Drive
Sanford, FL 32771Cell 407 920-1010,
787 397-7070Tel 407 322-2606
Email: [email protected]
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Colonial CapersArrive April 19, 2010 - Depart April 23, 2010
American Heritage RV Park, Williamsburg, VA(easy drive on to the Capitol Getaway rally)
Full hookups, 50-amp, WiFi, Cable TV Included Activities: 2-day passes for Colonial Williamsburg
Jamestown/YorktownOne meal in historic area,Closing night dinner
Light breakfast each morning25 coach limit
Rally fee to be determined. $100 deposit holds a placeFull refund for cancellations received by February 28, 2010
Rally Masters: George & Bev Morlan4941 Thornhill Dr.
Acworth, GA 30101770-974-9543 Cell 404-213-4671
Email [email protected] masters: Chuck & Donna Dettman
Capitol GetawayArrive April 23, 2010 - depart April 27, 2010
Cherry Hill Park, College Park, MD near Washington, DC4 nights camping, 50 amp full hook-ups
(You may stay longer at the rally rate. Call campground for reservation extensions.)
Includes: Welcome orientation with catered heavy hors'doeuvres and BYOB, Metro-Rail passes. Free days to tour Washington, DC, Smithsonian Institute, Air & Space Museum,
National Zoo, Annapolis & the Naval Academy, Baltimore, etc. to your tastes.
Rally Fee: $325.00$100 deposit holds a placeLimited to 25 CoachesRefunds after March 1, 2010 at discretion of rally masters.
Co-rally master needed. Contact Jack & Peggy
Rally Masters: Jack & Peggy Whitmill148 Lantana AveFlagler Beach, FL 32136386-439-9975 (home)904-994-1325 (cell)[email protected]
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We express our deepest sympathy to the fam-lies and friends who have lost a loved one:
of the Night Sky 2010
Sue AmbrosinoFran Baum
Violet CanalesRay Hays
Vicki HermanDick Kirkbride
NancyLoos Fred Doctor
Jerry MerrimanBill McGimpseyCarolyn Shealy Joyce Stukel
Marcie WrightDon Chaffin
Jack MattesonGene Poff
Th
e Sunshine Lady
To send cards to members or past members not in the BAC Directory, please include an address that is current with your request. Jan Cell phone: 602-549-4952.
We extend our best wishes to these fellow BAC members who have been ill, with the hope that all will be back to good health quickly:
Bill ChapmanBill Kelly
Neal MarcusAnita MellottTom Valenty
Norma TaylorCurtiss Smith
Max Durbin, Past International Area VP of FMCA
Arrive March 2 - Depart March 5, 2010Chiefland Astronomy Village5330 NW 52nd CourtChiefland, FL 32626
A Different Kind of Rally at one of the Premier Dark SkyObserving sites in the Eastern US
Astronomy Activities - Solar observing - Introduction to AstronomyEvening Observing with 24" telescopes (and larger) including Mars, Jupiter,
and the Great Nebula in Orion
Rally Fees: 2 person coach $215 - 1 person coach $155Extra person(s) $75 Monday arrival $10 extra
$50 deposit with coupon to Lynn Crowley reserves a spot, limited to 15 coaches. Final payment due Feb 2, 2010
A few shots from Music & Memories in Moultrie.Go to beaveramb.org and click on Rally Pictures to see more.
Rally Masters: Tom & Lynn Crowley42 Ivy Chase NEAtlanta, GA 30342-4500Tom: email [email protected], Cell 404 375-5578Lynn: email [email protected] Cell 404 683-7948Co Rally Masters: John & Gerd Fagerholm
On Your Own Activities:Manatee Springs State ParkNature Coast Bicycle PathChiefland Quilt MuseumAntique ShopsTrenton Quilt Shoppe
Included:3 Nights Camping with 30 amp(water and dump available)3 BYOB Socials (1 pot luck) 2 On Site Dinners2 Breakfasts (1 pot luck)Lunch at Cedar Key overlooking the Gulf
Great Job Rally Masters and Assistants
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Beavers in ScandinaviaDepart USA June 6, 2011, Arrive Hamburg Germany, June 7, 2011
Depart for USA from Hamburg July 5, 2011 Maximum 10 coaches for 30 day tour
Rally Masters:Jerry and Sue Leonard897 Grande Haven DriveTitusville, FL 32780 [email protected]
For more information contact Rally Masters Peter & Connie Bradish189 Windsong WayTitusville, Fl. 32780
Departure from Amsterdam August 22, 2010The purpose of this ad is to determine interest for a 15 day river cruise on the Rhine and Danube with stops at Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim,
Mainz, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, Durnstein, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest. If we have enough interest we will organize a group with Viking River Cruises. Any group discount will be spread back to the group.
Cost for this trip ranges from $4100 to $5700 per person (depending on cabin choice) which does not include airfare or insurance. These prices are good if you sign up and pay prior to December of 2009.
The river ships are very elegant but cabin space is very limited. I would like to finalize the group by August of 2009. We understand there will be cancellations so we will take a waiting list. Friends of Beavers are welcome.
The cruise is the “Grand European Tour” and the ship is the Viking Legend.
Beavers on the Rhine and DanubeA 15 day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest
If you are interested please email us. We will keep you informed of every-
thing that you need to know. You can view the cruise itinerary
and ship layout by going to vikingrivercruises.com.
Motor home tour starting in Hamburg, Germany traveling thru Denmark, Sweden & Norway returning to Hamburg. The included rental motor home comes with insurance & is equipped with outside chairs, bedding & kitchen stuff. All you need to bring are your clothes & personal items. Several motor home upgrades are possible for an extra fee. Tour price includes first & last night in a hotel, transfers, all campground fees, sightseeing tours, entrance
fees, ferries, toll bridges & several meals as listed in the itinerary. AIRPLANE FLIGHT IS NOT INCLUDED.
Price for a couple approximately $13,400 Price for a solo approximately $7,500
LAST DAY TO REGISTER is September 30, 2010 (then tour will be open to general public if not filled.)
Rally fee: $25 (for rally bars & misc.)Make rally fee check out to Connie Bradish. Contact Peter or
Connie Bradish for travel company name & contact information. It is the responsibility of the participant to contact
the travel company, to make reservations, pay reservations fees & final fees. It is the responsibility of the participant to make flight arrangements
to & from Hamburg, Germany.
Connie cell: 321-432-0407Peter cell: 321-652-2435e-mail: [email protected] Masters:Jerry & Sue Leonard
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BAC NET ASSETS March 31, 2009ASSETS
Checking accounts $17,273Investments 163,484Inventory 6,759Rally advances 13,995
TOTAL ASSETS 201,511
LIABILITIESAccounts payable $ 624Equipment reserve 2476Lead-in rally reserve 38,399Life members reserve 31,370
TOTAL LIABILITIES $72,870
NET ASSETS $128,641
Treasurer's ReportEmail: [email protected]
Jim Nunn
The financial position of the club is not nearly as bad as it could have been, with the state of the
economy and depressed RV industry. Much can be said about the vision of our prior Boards when they elected to put money away for a rainy day, and it is raining; however, their foresight makes it much easier to weather the storm. We had to use $18,862 of the reserves for the Moultrie rally; however, had Jack and Peggy Whitmill not been as conscientious in their plan-ning and spending, it could have been worse. Our as-sets have been depleted by $34,000, about what was expected, and comes as no surprise. We still are show-ing in excess of $200,000, of which $180,000 is cash or securities readily convertible to cash.Income-wise, we reported a net gain of $16,500, real-izing that the major portion of our dues are reported in this quarter. Our overall receipts were down by $23,000 from the budget. Expenditures were also down $33,800 from the budget. The previously mentioned reserve transfer accounts for $18,862 of the re-duced expenditure.At the Moultrie meeting, President Willis Lotts created a new Task Force to determine what needs to be done in the future to keep BAC a viable and healthy organization. We will be hear-ing their suggestions during the ensu-ing months.It is very encouraging, in this time of crisis, to see our members pulling to-gether for the benefit of all. We will continue to have great and fun rallies at a reasonable cost. Our Rally Masters are dedicated to that premise.Jim
Financial ReportSecond Quarter, Fiscal Year 2008/09
BAC NET REVENUES COMPARED WITH BUDGETSIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2009
REVENUESACTUAL BUDGET DIFFERENCE
Dues $39,814 $43,800 ($3986)Monaco support 3,996 12,500 (8,504)Lead-in rally Reserve 0 11,500 (11,500)Regional Rally 1,522 500 1,022Investment Income 2,463 4,000 (1537)Other 2,264 1000 1,264
TOTAL REVENUES $50,059 $73,300 ($23,241)
EXPENDITURESAdministrative $1,613 $3,305 ($1,692)Badges & bars 1,554 13,050 (1,496)Balloting 0 1,000 (1,000)Beaver Tales 9,886 10,030 (144)Membership 7,951 20,563 (12,612)International Rally 6,142 24,450 (18,308)Regional rally 6,405 3,400 3,005Tax 0 1,530 (1,530)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $33,551 $67,328 ($33,777)
NET REVENUE 16,508 5,972 10,536
Did you know?.. .Here are two numbers everyone should add to their cell phone address book. The first is a free phone informa-tion service from Google. The number is 800-466-4411 (800-GOOG411.)The automated response asks for the business name or type, city and state. They may give you several options. When you choose the name you want, they will connect you, or you say, "details" to get the address and phone number. It sure beats paying $1.75 for the cell phone 411 each time you want to find a restaurant, store, RV service, etc.The second number is called ICE (In Case of Emer-gency.) Some cell phones have this option already in the address book, but, if not, you can type ICE for the name and enter 2 or 3 emergency numbers. Should you have an emergency, First Responders are trained to look for such contact information.
The Beaver Ambassador Club (BAC) and its representatives assume no re-sponsibility for advice, suggestions or sponsors contained in this newsletter.
Beaver Tales is a quarterly published magazine for those who are inter-ested in the Beaver Ambassador Club. Reports, articles, rally ads and photos are submitted to the Editor by the BAC membership, Monaco Coach Corp. and other interested individuals on a space-available basis and are not guaranteed publication. Email or snail mail articles to the editor by: Jan. 25th (spring issue), April 25th (summer issue), Jul. 25th (fall issue), and Oct. 25th (winter issue). Your Beaver Tales is sent to arrive at your home and on the web site by the weeks starting Mar. 1, June 1, Sep. 1 and Dec. 1.
Beaver Tales is normally mailed Bulk Rate, which is neither forwarded nor held by the USPS. First Class mailing of Beaver Tales is available at an extra cost of $8 per year. Additional copies can be ordered for $3 per copy (includes First Class mailing). Subscription is available to all non-BAC members, including those who no longer own a motor coach or have changed to another brand, for $12 per year. FMCA membership is not required for subscription.
Send all Beaver Tales inquiries, comments or suggestions to Diana Bent-ley, BAC Beaver Tales Editor, 14454 Range Park Rd., Poway, CA 92064; ph. 858-748-1555, cell: 858-829-4616; email: [email protected] or [email protected].
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Hello, you Happy Beavers ~~ all 1333 current members plus new members-to-be! Hopefully, in checking the BAC Web-site and the Forum you have noticed that we can now re-
ceive new BAC membership applications via the Internet! This is re-ally exciting ~~ we are already receiving new members appreciating the bonus of being able to pay online! To check it out go to: http://beaveramb.org ~~ then click “Join BAC Now.” Additional good news, you will also be receiving instructions for a quick and easy way to renew your membership and pay dues online if you would like! We are elated with these new opportunities. If you have not yet obtained your password to access all areas of The Forum, please log on to beaveramb.org, click on the Forum link and follow the easy directions at the top to sign up.
As we welcome spring, with summer on the way, it’s time to make definite plans for the season with some super rallies in process. The Snowbirds are ready for their annual trek to more comfortable cli-mates than the heat of southern states, and the Sunbirds are also making major plans to join the sojourn. A check of the rally schedule will quickly assist with your travel plans with so many outstanding rallies scheduled!
The solution for mail delivery is really very simple for everyone. Please notify me of your seasonal addresses with specific dates ap-plicable. These changes are definitely never a problem, I just need to know when and where, to comply with your request. Changes have never been so quick and easy. Please go to the BAC Web Page, the very first item under About BAC is “Update Your Member Informa-tion” ~~ and there you are! Complete the form with your new info, click “Submit” and I will receive immediately. I respond to each so you know your requested changes have been made.
Please remember, Beaver Tales mailings are the latter part of Feb-ruary (Spring issue), May (Summer), August (Fall), and November (Winter). I must provide all mailing information for Bulk Rate mail to the printer no later than the 15th of each “mailing” month. We have approximately a week grace period for those who have paid for First Class mailing. Please let me know your plans within this time frame. I am readily available by email, snail mail (which takes longer due to our mail forwarding service), cell phone, as well as the Internet.
Congrats to the Whitmill-Bradish-Fadale crew for a terrific “Music and Memories” rally in Moultrie, GA and to our special First Timers enjoying the great activities. Have a wonderful summer, but please save time in July for the Beaver County Fair Lead-In rally at Lima, OH. Rally Masters Gary & Pat Gerber, with their capable and hard work-ing Fadale-Morlan Co-Rally Masters have an outstanding program planned. This will truly be a “County Fair” festivity!
Even with all of the unsettling concerns and media reports regard-ing the RV industry, we remain very optimistic and absolutely cer-tain that Beaver Ambassador Club is definitely here to stay. We are an independent club and will continue to function. This is surely evi-denced by all of the rallies and enthusiasm!!! I love the quote from CBS Correspondent Andy Rooney: " Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass ... it's about learning to dance in the rain." Iris
Send to: Iris Schmidt, #F60829, BAC Member-ship Director, 3590 Round Bottom Rd., Cincin-nati, OH 45244-3026 or email: [email protected]
New!You can now update your mem-bership information online. Go to: beaveramb.org and cick on "Update Member Information"
You can also join the club or re-new your membership online and pay with a credit card. Watch for the july renewal email.
BAC Dress Name Badges – Complete coupon and send with $11 each (includes shipping).
Please PRINT clearly (not longhand), using black ink.
Name: _______________________________________
Name: _______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
_____________________________________________
Phone No. ___________________ F# ____________
Email: _______________________________________
Send check/money order, made out to “BAC”, to: Beaver Ambassador Club c/o Chuck Rendall 16712 Knollwood Dr. Granada Hills, CA 91344 [email protected]
Please inform Chuck ASAP if there are any problems with your badge when it arrives.
Pilot: ____________________________________
Co-Pilot: ___________________________________
FMCA# ____________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
City/St/Zip: _______________________________
Phone(s): ___________________________________
Email: _____________________________________
Check the box below if you will use the Internet rather than receive Beaver Tales by mail: Do NOT send me Beaver Tales by mail.
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Membership Director's Report
URGENT! Please keep your address/phone/email information current by us-ing this form. Iris M. Schmidt
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ELECTIONS AND BY-LAWS CHANGES by George Morlan
By now you should have received your ballot for the 2009 elections. Ballots went to members in all regions this year, even though only three regions are electing a new regional vice president, because
there are some changes in the By-Laws proposed.
It is no secret that there are severe changes taking place in the motor home industry in general and with the parent company of Beaver in par-ticular. When your Board was considering the budget for this fiscal year at the meetings in Owatanna last summer, it was clear that the level of support we would receive from Monaco would be significantly reduced. Events since then have certainly underscored this.
Several steps were taken at the Owatanna meetings to reduce expenses. We moved to put the annual membership directory on the website, send-ing printed copies to only those members who request them. We elimi-nated the fuel reimbursement program for all but the national officers whose responsibilities make attendance at the Board meetings essential.
One change that looked sensible, required a change in the By-Laws. In order to avoid election disputes, as occurred about 10 years ago, a compli-cated voting process was developed. But since then we have never had a contested election; so we spend a lot of money sending out ballots when there is very little chance of fraud. It seemed reasonable to avoid this cost ($1000-$2000) each year. The P&R Committee proposal for a new system is on your ballot. It changes the voting process from paper ballots mailed to members to either voice or secret ballots at the corporate meetings, with a provision that the Board can revert to the mailed ballot process if there are issues where this would be warranted. It also opens the way for using electronic voting in such a process.
In the process of doing this work, it became clear that some other chang-es to the By-Laws would be in order. One change is to permit sending dues notices electronically instead of mailing them. (See page 12 for this year's plan.) Another addresses the number of Board members required for a quorum. We are proposing to change it from seven to six, a simple majority of voting members of the Board. With the cost of travel on the rise, and our inability to continue the fuel reimbursement program for all officers, this reduces the chance that the Board would be unable to func-tion due to lack of a quorum.
FMCA has discussed the potential for moving from two to one FMCA in-ternational convention each year, and reducing the number of chapter membership meetings required from two to one. While we do not think that FMCA is going to cut out either of the semi-annual conventions, it does seem sensible to give ourselves the flexibility to hold only one BAC Corporate meeting a year, and another By-Laws change does this. The change is provisional, because unless the FMCA Governing Board ap-proves the chapter change in its meeting in July, FMCA will still require two. It is our intention to continue to have two large rallies each year.
A corollary of this is untying our “Lead-in” rallies from the FMCA Inter-national conventions. We have encountered situations where schedul-ing concerns for BAC rallies, uncertainty about the time and location of FMCA conventions and other factors have raised the possibility that our big BAC rally might not be immediately before the FMCA convention. So the proposed By-Laws changes accommodate this by shifting our term from “Lead-in” to “International Rally."These changes certainly do not address all of the financial problems fac-ing the club, but they will help. At Moultrie, President Willis Lotts ap-pointed a task force to explore what will be necessary to keep BAC a vi-brant organization as we move forward. There is little doubt that this can
be done; the question is just what it will take. The task force is charged with reporting back to the Board at the July meeting in Lima, OH. If you have any ideas on the subject, please get them to one of the members of the task force: Tim Bentley, Gerald Farris, Randy Hopper, Lamar Keck, Willis Lotts (ex officio), George Morlan, Rett Porter, Mike Randolph, and Jack Whitmill.
This is an exciting time for our club. In addition to 11 new rallies (including 2 in Europe!) this issue of Beaver Tales is full of propos-als that are going to let us continue to maintain our outstanding
reputation for being a fun, friendly and helpful organization. Just a few of the items to note:
Becau• se of some excellent leadership, there is no need for a dues in-crease. Our Lead-in rallies will no longer be "sales rallies" tied to the needs of •FMCA and dealers; but will become International "destination" rallies. Communication via the Internet will increase as we save money on •snail mail for voting, membership directories and renewals, while pro-viding for even more online interaction between members.
One of the ways you can use Internet communication to participate in the decisions of the club is on the Forum (beaveramb.org). Among all of the information, advice and helpful contacts you will find there, is a discussion on the new International Rallies. Since these rallies will be self-sustaining (i.e. you will get what you pay for in your rally fees), the club would like to know what you feel is important to include. For instance, do you want rally pins? (Remember, you have to pay for them now.) More importantly, do you want to continue the traditional full bar social hours? Or do you think BYOB or a limited bar would be more attuned to your budget? Would you pay to have service done? What do you think about entertainment? locations? activities? The Forum is a membership benefit. Don't be afraid to take ad-vantage of it and use it to express your ideas as well as learn about the club, the industry and your coach.
One thing we will all need to work on is member growth and retention. With no sales of new coaches (at least for now), we all need to encourage current Beaver owners to join the club. A new link on the BAC web site (beaveramb.org) explains the benefits of membership, gives some member testimoni-als and lets people join the club online. An updated BAC pamphlet will be made available to VPs to hand out to prospective members they meet along the road. If you would like to become a true Beaver “Ambassador,” you may download the pamphlet off the “About BAC” link on the web site (beaver-amb.org), print it out and do the same.
Another item you may share with potential members is the creation of a category called “Beaver Guest.” Beaver Guests are owners who are not BAC members, but who may attend one Beaver Rally to see if they like the club before joining. They would follow the same rules as for Friends of Beavers (FOBs). This means the rally must have space available after having been published in at least 2 issues of Beaver Tales.
Diana and Tim Bentley [email protected]
Editor andWeb Master Report
Visit the Beaver Ambassador Club Web Page and Forum at
ww.beaveramb.org
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Lights of the Apostle Islands (15) Aug. 8–11, 2009, Washburn, WI Rally Masters: Mike and Mary Engen 715 373-0346 Cell: 715 209-6573 [email protected]
Seven Feathers Frolic (7) Sept. 8–11, 2009, Canyonville, OR Rally Masters: Dick & Jan McQuillan 541 496-4789, [email protected]
Grand Circle (9)September 13-October 8, 2009, 8 National Parks, Rally Masters: Garland & Dorothy Land, 209-234-0956, Cell: 209-815-0889 [email protected]
Ascending Again in ABQ (17) October 6 - 11, 2009, Albuquerque, NM Rally Masters: Rett & Claire Porter 512-931-2888, [email protected]
Amarillo by Morning (16)Oct. 19 - 24, 2009, Amarillo, TX, Rally Masters: Gerald & Glenda Farris, 713-254-4156, 713-252-1123, [email protected]
German Fun 'N' Food (17)Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, 2009, New Braun-fels, TX, Rally Masters: Brent & Julie Lauderdale, Julie 580/399-5931, Brent 580/759-5091, [email protected]
Margaritaville (22) Nov. 12 - 15, 2009, Orlando, Florida Rally Masters:, Margie & Chen Vicente787 397-7070, 407 920-1010, 407 322-2606, [email protected]
Mystery Rolling Rally 3 (22)December 3-9, 2009, Central FloridaRally Masters: Pete & Connie Braddish321-432-0407 or 321-652-2435Email: [email protected]
Christmas on the Waterfront (9)Dec. 7 - 11, 2009, Newport Beach, Ca-lif., Rally Masters: Bill and Karen Ma-loof,714-289-0175, cell 714-925-4540 [email protected] or [email protected]
Silver Screen's Glorious Days (10) Beaver Security Rally (in conjunction with Western Area FMCA Rally)Jan. 3 - 10, 2010, Indion, CA, Rally Masters: Mandy and Violet Canales, 760-946-0581, [email protected]
Circle the Wagons Again 2010 (18)Jan. 12 - 16, 2010 , Quartzsite, ArizonaRally Masters: Brent & Julie Lauderdale, Julie cell: 580/[email protected]
Shuck’n & Digg’n 2 on Hood Canal (6)June 6-10, 2009, Brinnon, WARally Masters: Bob & Kathy Johnson360-748-6002, Cell 360-269-6770 bobkatjohnsonmsn.com
Cascade Spirit of Adventure II (6)June 24-28, 2009, Cascade, IDRally Masters: Lorraine & Jim O’Hara, 253-380-6140, Email: [email protected]
Land of Lincoln (13)July 8-11, 2009, Springfield, ILRally Masters: Pete & Connie Braddish, 321-432-0407 or 321-652-2435Email: [email protected]
Beaver County Fair (3)July 14-18, 2009, Lima, OHRally Masters: Gary & Pat Gerber480-861-6060, [email protected]
FMCA 82nd International ConventionJuly 20-23, 2009, Bowling Green, OHRally Masters: FMCASee Family Motor Coaching Magazine for registration form or on web site: http://www.fmca.com
Rolling to the Cape (21)July 24-27, 2009, Bowling Green, OH to Plymouth, MA, Rally Mas-ters: Thomas and Joanne Fadale, 716-648-7843, 716-574-9689, [email protected]
Escape to the Cape 21)July 27-31, 2009, Plymouth, MARally Masters: Herb & Mary Lou Humphries, 508-789-0689, [email protected]
From Museums To Islands (13)July 24, to August 9, 2009Bowling Green, OH to Bailey’s Harbor, WI, Rally Masters: Tim & Betsy Westman, (231) 730-0346, [email protected]
Motor City Rally 14)July 24-28, 2009, Dearborn, MI,Rally Masters: Tom and Nancy Sherman, 248 649-0036, Cell 248-210-3387 [email protected]
Indiana Amish Country (14) July 28-August 1, 2009, Elkhart, IN Rally Masters: Tim & Betsy Westman (231) 730-0346, [email protected]
Sunrise Sunset & Sundaes (15)Aug. 2–7, 2009, Bailey’s Harbor, WIRally Masters: Tim & Betsy Westman (231) 730-0346, [email protected]
To sign up for a rally in any region, send a rally coupon from page 29 and your check to Rally Masters. You may copy the coupons if you need more.
RALLY ROUNDUPLet's Roll INTO (18)Jan. 16 –Jan. 20, 2010, Quartzsite, AZRally Masters: Brent & Julie Lauderdale,530-399-5931, [email protected] of the Night Sky 2010 (24)Mar. 2 - 5, 2010, Chiefland, FL , Rally Masters: Tom & Lynn Crowley, Cell 404 375-5578, [email protected], 404 [email protected] , Albuquerque Crossroads International Rally(4) March 16 – 20, 2010, Albuquerque,NMRally Masters: Rett & Claire Porter512-931-2888, [email protected] 83rd International Convention Albuquerque, NM---March 22 -25, 2010, Rally Masters: FMCASee Family Motor Coaching Magazinefor registration form or on web site: http://www.fmca.comColonial Capers (23)April 19 - 23, 2010, Williamsburg, VARally Masters: George & Bev Morlan770-974-9543 Cell 404-213-4671Email [email protected] Getaway (23)April 23 - 27, 2010, College Park, MD Rally Masters: Jack & Peggy Whitmill386-439-9975 (home), 904-994-1325 (cell), [email protected] & Grizzlies (11)June, July, August 2010Wending thru AlaskaRally Masters: Vicki & Roy [email protected], 619-838-0370Basque on the Fourth (10) July 2-6, 2010, Elko, NV Rally Masters: Mike and Prudy Randolph 702-256-6838, Cell: 702-496-7135 [email protected] Up in Prineville International Rally(4) August 4 - 8, 2010, Prineville, ORRally Masters: Jim and Lorraine O'Hara253-380-614, [email protected] FMCA 84th International Convention Redmond, OR---August 11 – 14, 2010, Rally Masters: FMCASee Family Motor Coaching Magazinefor registration form or on web site: http://www.fmca.comBeavers on the Rhine & Danube (25)Aug. 23, 2010, European River Cruise, Rally Masters: Jerry and Sue Leonard, 561-308-4731, [email protected] in Scandinavia (25)June 6 to July 5, 2011, Depart: Hamburg, Germany, Rally Masters: Peter & Connie Bradish, 321-432-0407, 321-652-2435e-mail: [email protected]
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Coach Length _____ Coach No. _______________ (Lead-in
Only)Attending associated function? (e.g., rolling rally to/from,
caravan to FMCA, etc. Only if mentioned in rally ad.) Yes / No
Volunteer positions (if applicable, list codes or positions):
Pilot _______________________________________________
Co-Pilot ____________________________________________
Diet/allergy restrictions: __________________________
Handicapped? Mobility? Respiratory ? (State Sticker rq'd)
Number and kind of pets: ________________________________
Extra-cost rally activities (e.g., golf): (include fees in total on front)
Activity Number Fees
_____________________________ ______ ____________
_____________________________ ______ ____________
Coach Length ______ Coach No. _____________ (Lead-in Only)
Attending associated function? (e.g., rolling rally to/from, caravan
to FMCA, etc. Only if mentioned in rally ad.) Yes / No
Volunteer positions (if applicable, list codes or positions):
Pilot _______________________________________________
Co-Pilot ____________________________________________
Diet/allergy restrictions: _________________________________
Handicapped? Mobility? Respiratory? (State Sticker rq'd)
Number and kind of pets: ________________________________
Extra-cost rally activities (e.g., golf): (include fees in total on front) Activity Number Fees
_____________________________ ______ ____________
_____________________________ ______ ____________
Coach Length _____ Coach No. ________________ (Lead-in
Only)Attending associated function? (e.g., rolling rally to/from,
caravan to FMCA, etc. Only if mentioned in rally ad.) Yes / No
Volunteer positions (if applicable, list codes or positions):
Pilot _______________________________________________
Co-Pilot ____________________________________________
Diet/allergy restrictions: _________________________________
Handicapped? Mobility? Respiratory (State Sticker rq'd)
Number and kind of pets: ________________________________
Extra-cost rally activities (e.g., golf): (include fees in total on front) Activity Number Fees
____________________________ ______ ____________
____________________________ ______ ____________
Rally _____________________________________________
Dates_______________________ $ Remitted ____________
Pilot ______________________________________________
Co-Pilot ___________________________________________
Guest _____________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City _________________________ State ____ Zip__________
Phone _________________ Cell(s) ______________________
Email(s) ____________________________________________
FMCA# ___________________________ # in Party _________
BAC Member Yes / No First Rally Yes / No # Slides ______
Emergency Contact: __________________________________
Phone Number ______________________________________
Rally _____________________________________________
Dates_______________________ $ Remitted ____________
Pilot ______________________________________________
Co-Pilot ___________________________________________
Guest _____________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City _________________________ State ____ Zip__________
Phone _________________ Cell(s) ______________________
Email(s) ____________________________________________
FMCA# ___________________________ # in Party _________
BAC Member? Yes /No First Rally? Yes /No # Slides ____
Emergency Contact: __________________________________
Phone Number ______________________________________
Rally _____________________________________________
Dates_______________________ $ Remitted ____________
Pilot ______________________________________________
Co-Pilot ___________________________________________
Guest _____________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City _________________________ State ____ Zip__________
Phone _________________ Cell(s) ______________________
Email(s) ____________________________________________
FMCA# ___________________________ # in Party _________
BAC Member? Yes / No First Rally? Yes /No # Slides _____
Emergency Contact: __________________________________
Phone Number ______________________________________
Rally Registration Coupons Send coupon with check or money order to address indicated in rally ad. Use an extra sheet of paper as necessary to provide additional information such as special requirements for handicapped, trailer parking, all electric coach or additional phones/email. Go to bacrallies.com for more details.
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Please Print Clearly. Complete the following application and mail to the BAC Membership Director. Include a $40 check or money order payable to BAC (in U.S. Funds). If you're not an FMCA member, complete the FMCA application on the reverse side and include a $45 check or money order payable to FMCA, or complete the credit card form for the FMCA dues only . AMT ENCL $ (no cash)
Name Cell phone Birthday: Mo./Day
Name Cell phone Birthday: Mo./Day
Primary mailing address (street, city, zip+4, telephone, from/to (months)
Secondary mailing address (street, city, zip+4, telephone, from/to (months)
Email address(es) Coach Model Year Length Last 6 digits of VIN
Please complete the following information for membership name badges. Print first and last names (or nickname/last name), location and FMCA number as you wish them to be engraved on each badge. Name Name
City, State FMCA Number
Signature of Applicant Signature of Applicant
Please list the areas of expertise from work experience, education, and/or hobbies that you could share with the club:
Name Skills
Name Skills
Mail completed application(s) and check(s) to: Iris Schmidt, #F60829, BAC Membership Director, 3590 Round Bottom Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45244-3026
Messages: 800-445-1732 (F60829), Cell: 541-953-3595
We welcome YOU to join our growing organization as a very special BEAVER AMBASSADOR!The Beaver Ambassador Club (BAC), a chapter of Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), invites you to join our international motor home organization located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. We are divided into five regions to bet-ter represent you.. Beaver Tales, this quarterly publication, presents club news, rally reports and upcoming events. The online Membership Directory helps to acquaint you with new friends in the club. Ownership of a Beaver motor home, membership in FMCA and a desire for fun and friendship are the only qualifications for BAC membership.
There are two ways you can check out BAC before joining. First, go to beaveramb.org. There you will find specifics about the club, its rallies, including pictures, and helpful links. There is also a link to the Forum, an excellent source of information about maintaining your coach and RV lifestyle. Second, check out the rallies listed in this magazine, select one you would like to attend and call the rally master to see if the conditions have been met for you to attend as a Beaver Guest. You may pay your rally fees and attend one rally without joining the club. We are that sure that you will enjoy the experience.
Dues: First year, $40 (includes name badges and computer mailing setup). Dues following first year, $30 annually. All ap-plications received after June 1 apply to the following fiscal year (October 1 to September 30). Please include: Canada + $3, Other International + $5, payable in US funds. IMPORTANT: BAC membership requires current FMCA membership. If you are not currently an FMCA member, please complete the FMCA application on the reverse side. Include a $45 check payable to FMCA along with your completed BAC application and a $40 check payable to BAC. The BAC Membership Director will process both applications. If you qualify for complementary membership you need to only complete both applications.
BAC New Member Application: $40. FMCA New Member Application $45.
Beaver Ambassador Club Membership Application
Beaver Ambassador Club Membership Application*
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D. Bentley, BeaverTales Editor14454 Range Park Rd..Poway, CA 92064
Coach Mfr._______________Model yr,_____Approx. length_______
License Plate #____________State of registration______________
Production motor home Converted coach Other ___________NOTE: If motor home owned by applicant is not a production motor home, please include photo.I enclose $45 (US Funds) for a Family membership. The $45 is com-posed of $10 initiation fee, $30 for one year's membership dues, and $5 for a one-year subscription to Family Motor Coaching Magazine (includes coach identification emblems).
Make check or money order payable to: FMCA, Inc.Please allow a minimum of four to six weeks for processing.
I understand that upon acceptance of my application, I will be sent a copy of the FMCA Code of Ethics. I agree to read and abide by this code, which represents all our endeavors to be good neighbors, care-ful and responsible coach owners and operators, and good citizens of our communities. I own at least 33 1/3% interest in a qualifying coach.Signed ________________________________________________
Please charge my: Mastercard VISA Discover
Card #: ___________________________ Exp. Date: ____________
Signature: ______________________________________________ (If charged must be signed here)
FMCA New Member Application: $45. BAC New Member Application: $40. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.
Please complete the following application and mail to the BAC Membership Director. Include a $45 check or money order payable to FMCA. The BAC Membership Director will process both the FMCA and BAC membership applications.
_________________________________ ___________________________ ____________________ ____________Last Name Husband Wife Date
FMCA Membership Application
______________________________________________________Address ______________________________________________________City State Zip + 4
______________________________________________________ (Area Code) Home Phone *
______________________________________________________ Occupation* (if retired, former occupation)
Check here if former member: Member #_________________
How did you hear about FMCA?
_________________________ Member #____________________
What member benefit interests you most?
______________________________________________________
Please send commercial application.
A QUALIFYING COACH is a self-propelled, completely self contained vehicle which contains all the convenienc-es of a home including cooking, sleeping and permanent sanitary facilities and in which the drivers seat is acces-sible in a walking position from the living quarters. FMCA membership dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes.
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