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T h e f l e e T w o o d f ly e r
The newsletter for those, always on the go!
fINAl yeAr To Be oNe of CeleBrATIoN
The Board of Governors, upon recommendation from the Council of Presidents, voted to begin the process of
dissolution to be completed March 31, 2010, following the Winter Rendezvous at Yuba City, California.
PlAN for dISSolUTIoN of fleeTwood TrAVelCAde ClUB
foUr CorNerS fUN Adopted by the Board of Governors at the Winter Rendezvous, Urbanna, Virginia of May 1, 2009.
MCGee PArK PREAMBLE: It is with great regret that the Board accepts the recommendation of the Council
of Presidents and adopts this Plan for Dissolution of Fleetwood Travelcade Club.
farmington, New Mexico FINDINGS: The Board finds that declining membership makes it impossible for the Club to
sustain its corporate purposes: To provide its members a program of recreation through
September 30 - october 5, the sponsorship of rallies, trips and tours. The members of the Club after having been given
2009 – Marble Ann Borchardt – notice of declining membership and finances, and meetings of Club Regional Units held in
accordance with Governing Procedures of the Club, have voted pursuant to Bylaws Article
rendezvous director XII-Dissolution, to recommend the Board effect dissolution of the Club.
lazyb@worldnet.att.net
PlAN for dISSolUTIoN:
Farmington is located in the 1. Dissolution of the Club is to be completed by March 31, 2010, or as soon thereafter as
Northwest corner of New Mexico dissolution can be made effective.
and is surrounded by magnificent 2. The Rendezvous’ scheduled for Farmington, NM and Yuba City, CA shall proceed as
scenery and ancient history. We scheduled.
have several tours scheduled to visit
3. No Club international dues shall be collected for 2010.
the ruins of the Ancestral Puebloans.
These were thriving cities thousands 4. The Club’s newsletter, The Fleetwood Flyer will continue to be published through
of years before Coronado arrived in approximately February 2010.
1540 looking for the fabled cities 5. Carol Davis will remain International Executive Secretary through dissolution. Her
of gold. annual pay for work performed in 2010 will be prorated and she will be paid for the
months worked.
This Rendezvous will have few
6. The Club will cease to accept new members after May 4, 2009.
meetings and will be filled with
fun, food and lots of fellowship. 7. Notice of this Plan for Dissolution will be given to Club members by means of The
We have planned a pot luck and Fleetwood Flyer. (The Fleetwood Flyer including Unit News will be mailed to every
recipe exchange, card bingo. Joker member for the time remaining.)
tournament, an afternoon of fun 8. The Club Treasurer shall file final tax returns as required by law.
games and lots of social time. 9. The International President and Executive Secretary shall provide for filing of Articles
Ginny McPherren is in charge of the of Dissolution as required by Nebraska law.
entertainment for the last night. She 10. Personal property required for the conduct of a rendezvous, such as two-way radios,
wants everyone to start working on flags, flag poles and coffee pots will be offered for sale at the Club’s final rendezvous
their special talents and I hope that in Yuba City, CA. All other items of personal property will be offered for sale at
everyone Ginny contacts for this the rendezvous’ in Farmington, NM and Yuba City, CA. Any items not sold will be
special fun event will give her a disposed of at the discretion of the International President. All funds received will be
YES answer. transferred to the Club general fund.
We will be giving away six $100 11. At the close of the Yuba City Rendezvous all Club expenses will be paid. All money
remaining after the payment of Club expenses shall be donated in equal amounts to
fuel cards from Flying J as an added the charities recommended by the Council of Presidents: The Gideon’s International,
incentive for your attendance. Each Wounded Warrior Project and Shriner Hospital.
member will receive one chance
by just attending but you’ll have
to earn those extra chances by
participating in scheduled events. Fl e e t w o o d Tra v e l ca d e C l u b N e w s l e t t e r • Vo l u m e 4 3 • I ss u e 3 , J u n e, 2 0 0 9
Continued on Page 2 The official newsletter of the Fleetwood Travelcade Club
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Continued from Page 1
Husband and wife can each earn chances The rendezvous in Urbanna has gone into history and, just as at the rendezvous, I
for participation so, of course, the more don’t have much to report. It seems as though the last travelcade for our club has
you earn the better your odds of winning been run. That, of course, was the Natchez Trace Travelcade and from all reports
are. The drawing for these special it was a very successful and well run travelcade.
prizes will be held the last night of the
Rendezvous. It’s too bad there will be no more stateside travelcades because there are a lot of
friendships within this club that were formed on travelcades!
Remember that our Rendezvous’ are now
open to our Buddies. We encourage all of Once the Mediterranean Cruise is finished in June, there appear to be no more
our Buddies to attend and join us in our overseas travelcades being run while the club is still in existence. The Germany
celebration of our wonderful club. Let us Trip and the Passion Play will be run after the club has closed its doors next
celebrate our memories of all the good March. Woe is us!
times and of our friends from all over the
There is the germ of an idea for a Rolling Rally following part of the old route
United States and Canada.
66, probably beginning somewhere around St Louis, MO., and will lead into the
We are working hard to give everyone a Farmington Rendezvous. If you aren’t familiar with this type of rally, it lets you
party to remember. get on or off the trip anywhere along the route so you can spend a few days or do
LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN!!!! the whole thing. Watch for details in The Fleetwood Flyer and on the website.
See page 11 for Pre-Registration Form
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Fl e e t w o o d Tra v e l ca d e C l u b TrAVelCAde S
PASSION PLAY
CoNdeNSed BoArd MINUTeS OBERGAMMERGAU, GERMANY
(Open now for FTC members,
UrBANNA, VIrGINIA family and friends)
May 12-22, 2010 (New Dates)
May 1, 2009
(See new itinerary on page 6)
Leaders:
Pres. Plunkett called the Board meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. May 1, 2009 at Bill & Shirley McNaney
Urbanna, Virginia. Invocation given by Chaplain Wood and Pledge led by 2nd
VP, Stallings. Six governors and three proxies represented 9 regions. Board Registrations are made by mail
Minutes from Columbia were approved as posted. Agenda was approved. Pres. using the Travelcade Registration
Plunkett introduced the International officers, governors and international past
presidents.
form found in the back of the
Directory or on the website and
Pres. Plunkett was very pleased to have everyone attend and pleased with the
a check made payable to the
vote. Burdell Borchardt, 1st Vice had no report. Mike Stallings, 2nd Vice had no
report. Billy Wood reported Council of Presidents met, and reported the passing FLEETWOOD TRAVELCADE CLUB
of the dissolution of the club. Also, the dispersing of the monies left equally to: for the per person registration
Gideon’s International, Wounded Warriors Association and the Shriners Hospital. fee indicated in the newsletter.
The Board of Governors supported this decision. Registrations should be sent to
Carol Davis reported membership at 440. Steve Bancroft, treasurer, was not the Travelcade Director, Harry
present, but Pres. Plunkett read a statement from him recommending dissolution Peel, 100 Lakeforest Drive,
of the club. Security, Gene Blase, had no report. Registration, Ron Gossard & Greer, SC 29651.
Louise, reported a total of 87 units. Travelcade Directors, Harry Peel & Lee had
no report. Chaplain, Billy Wood, reported the Sunday church offering being
.
given to the “Gideon’s International” Merchandise, Rudy & Louise Teagarden
reported many items available to be sold discounted. Manuals, Sherry Paskey, was
absent. Historian, Lee Peel, reported albums of pictures to be taken and others
to view only. Rendezvous Directors, Pete & Alice Pizzano reported a successful
Rendezvous. Commercial Coordinator, Sam Whitaker, was not present.
Committee Reports: By-Laws Committee, Mike Sexton, had no report. Finance
Committee, Mike Stallings, had no report. Audit Committee, no report. Election
Committee, Carol Davis, no report. Club Webmaster, Carol Davis reporting for
Mike Jones the new membership directory will be available on the Web at the end
of this Rendezvous. Contact Carol Davis for the password.
New Business: Jerry Drum installed the incoming Chairman Council of Presidents,
Vice Chairman, Council of Presidents, Governors, and International Officers for
2009.
The budget for 2009 was presented and approved. The expenses incurred by
Gale Hubert in preparation for being International Secretary were approved.
Carol Davis will continue until dissolution. The Executive Secretary’s contract was
approved. Pres. Plunkett’s expenses were approved. Mike Stallings’ expenses for
the Flag ceremony and delivery of the Flags to Farmington were approved.
Closing comments by the International president, Harvey Plunkett, were made and
a resolution of appreciation was presented to Pete & Alice Pizzano for an excellent
rendezvous. President Plunkett congratulated the First Timers for attending and
helping with prize distribution as he declared them “graduated” .
Resolution was presented by Mike Stallings 2nd Vice President.
Meeting was adjourned by Harvey Plunkett, International President, at 12:15 p.m.
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froM yoUr SeCre TAry
Carol davis fINAl JoUrNeyS
jcavion@verizon.net Our Sympathies are extended to the
family and friends of the following:
As I write this rendezvous’ in Farmington, NM and
Aubrey Adams #11662 MS, 25 year
article, we are still on Yuba City, CA.
former member, March 21, 2009.
t h e road from the Winter/Spring The 2009 Membership Directory is now on He served as Unit President in 1989,
Rendezvous in Urbanna, VA where the website. The User Name and Password 1990 and 2006 and as Regional
we, once again enjoyed fun, food and were given out at the rendezvous. You Governor in 1992-93 and 2000-01.
fellowship with our long time and new should receive this information from
friends. We are seeing places that we Ruth Chance #14426 FL, 8 year
your Unit Secretary either by telephone
have not seen before in West Virginia and former member, March 23, 2009.
or mailing. If you have not received it
Kentucky. It was bittersweet as we began by the time you read this issue of The Steve Galloway #22617 CA, a 5 year
to realize that we may not see some of Fleetwood Flyer you can call your Unit member, September 15, 2008.
those friends again. Secretary or myself and we will give it to Harley Grimm #13451 TX, a 22 year
As you read this issue of The Fleetwood you over the telephone. Also if you give member, April 2, 2009.
Flyer you will see that the decisions made it out to other members, please do so
Weston Lemmerman #24145 IA, a
at this rendezvous marks an end to the by telephone or mail and let me know
5 year member, February 2, 2009.
Fleetwood Travelcade Club. Everyone who you have given it to so we can make
that we talked to has hopes of finding a every effort to see that everyone who Kathryn Mcneil #12393 MI, a 25 y
way of “getting together” in the future. wants the information gets it. ear member, February 22, 2009.
We are looking forward to a great time Until we meet again, have a wonderful Evelyn Osborn #1523 TX, 41 year
and seeing many of you at the final two time seeing this great country of ours. former member, April 20, 2009.
Mike Reynolds #14050 MI, 16 year
former member, March 27, 2009.
Gerrit Vogelaar #3493 MI, 40 year
former member, March 22, 2009.
welCoMe To The followING Mary Williamson #17483 TX, a
3 year former member April, 2009.
New MeMBerS (#2467 7-#24680)
WELCOME! Total Membership (5/10/09) 4 40
BERGHOFER, Ronald & Betty
#24678 OR
NELSON, Donald & Yvette
#24679 AZ GoldeN & GoldeN
PETERSON, Myrna
PlUS ANNIVerSArIeS
#24677 OR Congratulations to the following who
are celebrating 50 or more years of
marriage.
SEEHORST, Gustave & Donna
#24680 PA Bert & Norma Shafer #15298 IL,
57 years June 29, 2009
Thanks to the following for referring the above
new members:
Jack & Theresa Turpin #14348 CA
Website
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Pre SIdeNTS Me SSAGe
Burdell Borchardt – International Pre sident
lazyb@worldnet .att .net
Yes, it’s true, our club is in dissolution and I will be the last Let us make these last months a celebration of our wonderful
International President to serve. Our membership has fallen Club. Let us remember and celebrate our memories of all the
to the point where we cannot continue and with Fleetwood good times we have had and the great friends we have
in bankruptcy it is the only logical direction to take. Will we made over the years. We will honor our Club by having
fade quietly away? I certainly hope not. I promise to do ,
Rendezvous’ Rallies and even our luncheons filled with
everything possible to help the units continue on without fun and a party atmosphere.
the International Club. As I have said before, it is not the Mable Ann and I are privileged to serve as your President
rigs we own that has kept us together, it is the people. and we promise to maintain the dignity of the Club
I encourage all Units to continue on and to and to do all we can to help the units in any
grow by taking in new members and maybe way possible.
from the ashes of this club we can rise again,
minus some of the baggage we now have.
My motto for the coming year is “Let the
celebration begin!”
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oBerAMMerGAU & TUSCAN TreA SUre S ToUr
May 12-22, 2010
with Bill & Shirley McNaney
DAY 1, WED, MAY 12 USA/ROME DAY 6 , MON, MAY 17 FLORENCE/PRATO
Departure from the USA on our transatlantic jet. (meals aloft) Today we enjoy the best of Florence, featuring a visit to the
Academy of Fine Arts, home to a fine collection of Michelangelo
DAY 2, THU, MAY 13 ARRIVE ROME
sculptures, including the original David. There also is a Pieta and
We arrive in Rome this morning and are met by our coach and an incomplete St. Matthew. We also visit the Santa Croce Church,
driver. We travel into the heart of Rome and see the Colosseum, which contains the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo
begun about AD 72, and the best-known structure remaining and others. We return to Prato for overnight. (B)
from ancient Rome. It was capable of holding more than 50,000 to
view gladiatorial contests, hunts, mock naval battles and perhaps DAY 7, TUE, MAY 18 PISA/LUCCA/VENICE
Christian sacrifices. Many of the materials from this magnificent We travel to the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa, where
edifice were later used in the construction of various churches we find the Piazza Dei Miracoli, the Duomo Cathedral and its
and palaces. The numerous sites nearby include the Church of historic Baptistry, and the famous Leaning Tower. We continue
St. Peter in Chains containing Michelangelo’s statue Moses, the this afternoon to Lucca, where its Renaissance-era city walls
Roman Gladiator School, the IV Century Arch of Constantine, remain intact, even though the city has expanded beyond their
and the Church of San Clemente. We check in to our hotel, where original boundaries. Home to an annual summertime music
dinner is included this evening. (meals aloft, D) festival, Lucca also offers striking sights such as the ancient
Roman amphitheater, the Church of San Michele in Foro, and
DAY 3, FRI, MAY 14 ROME
the picturesque palace and gardens of Palazzo Pfanner. Our
This morning we have a guided tour of the Vatican, including the destination this evening is the enchanting canal-laden city of
Basilica of St. Peter, the largest church in the world and said to be Venice (Mestre) for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
buried over the tomb of the crucified saint; the Museums, one of
the most renowned and famous cultural institutions of the Holy DAY 8, WED, MAY 19 VENICE/INNSBRUCK/OBERAMMERGAU
See, known all over the world for its masterpieces that have been After breakfast at the hotel, we have a morning guided tour
commissioned, collected and preserved in time by the Roman of this great city. Take in the energy of St. Mark’s Square and
Pontiffs; and the epic Sistine Chapel, over which Michelangelo admire Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Cathedral, the Bridge of Sighs,
labored for four years, and which has been restored to its original and the Clock Tower. We travel north among the jagged peaks of
glory. We continue touring this afternoon in Rome, visiting the the Dolomites and across the border into Austria. We stop in the
Catacombs, early Christian burial sites outside of Rome’s ancient university town of Innsbruck and see the “Golden Roof,” the Court
city walls, which later became a pilgrimage destination. (B) Church, the Triumphal Arch built by Maria Theresa and St. Anne’s
Column. Continuing through pristine Bavarian countryside and
DAY 4, SAT, MAY 15 ROME
quaint villages, we arrive this evening in Oberammergau. (B,D)
Today we visit the Forum, which served as the center of political
life and commerce in ancient Rome; and the prison of Sts. Peter DAY 9, THU, MAY 20 OBERAMMERGAU
and Paul (the Mamertine). Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure This morning is at leisure in Oberammergau. Explore this quaint
to explore Rome’s shopping and tourist center around Via Veneto, village, renowned since the 12th century as a woodcarving center.
Piazza del Popolo, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and Following lunch, take your seat for the memorable opening act of
other well-known sites. (B) the Passion Play, being performed for the 41st time in 2010. Enjoy
dinner at a local restaurant during a break between acts, and
DAY 5, SUN, MAY 16 ASSISI/PERUGIA/SAN GIMIGNANO/PRATO
then return to the theater for the Play’s thrilling conclusion this
Today we travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. We see the city’s evening. Overnight in the Oberammergau area. (B,L,D)
basilicas including the San Francesco Basilica, consisting of two
churches surmounting a crypt. In the upper basilica are Giotto’s DAY 10, FRI, MAY 21 OBERAMMERGAU/LIECHTENSTEIN/ZURICH
magnificent frescoes, showing 28 scenes from the life of St. We depart Oberammergau this morning and drive through the
Francis in imaginative detail. The lower church contains frescoes imposing Alps to the tiny principality of Liechtenstein, where we
by Simone Martini, Cimabue and Pietro Lorenzetti. The tomb of pause to view Vaduz Castle. We continue through the picturesque
St. Francis is in the crypt. We also visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Swiss countryside to Zurich, the country’s largest city and one of
degli Angeli Church and its Porziuncola Chapel, where Francis the world’s most important financial capitals. We proceed to our
came to understand his vocation clearly and thus began the hotel near the airport for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Franciscan movement. We pass through medieval Perugia, the
historic capital of Umbria, where we view the Etruscan gate. We DAY 11, SAT, MAY 22 ZURICH/USA
also visit San Gimignano, one of the best-preserved medieval
towns in Italy. This walled city once had 72 towers, 14 of which are Morning transfer to the airport for our return flight to the USA.
still standing, affording spectacular views of the Tuscan vineyards (B,meals aloft)
and olive grove plantations below. We continue to the nearby All itineraries are subject to change, pending final confirmation of
Tuscan city of Prato, Italy’s third-largest city (behind Rome and Oberammergau tickets, rates, and services.
Florence) and home to many cultural monuments and museums,
for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
See pages 12-13 for Tour Conditions
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oBerAMMerGAU & TUSCAN TreA SUre S ToUr
May 12-22, 2010
enrollment form
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CoMPUTer ClUB
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the beta versions of 7. While not much has been published tapes, records and other recorded music to CD’S there are
regarding this new operating system it is claimed that 7 will several products that can be used. Xitel import device is one
solve some of the problems people have experienced using that can be used. If you desire to convert those old VHS tapes
Vista®. More information will be available in future issues of to DVD’S, Dazzle makes a product that will accomplish this.
the Computer Special Interest column. However, one requirement is to make sure your computer has
There are a host of attachments you can add to your computer, a DVD “burner.” Lastly, for those of us that have a supply of Beta
however, one word of caution; make sure that your computer’s tapes, Good Luck. I have found nothing that will play those
processor is as fast as the manufacture recommends for the tapes. If your Beta recorder is still functioning, then the above
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,
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online application with your call sign, emergency operation on phone service for
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TrAVelCAde NewS of yeArS AGo
Compiled by lee Peel, historian
May 1969 – 40 years ago The Travelcade Directors, Jerry & Dosie will be no July issue of ATN. New members
Drum, reported the travelcade which with # 3991-14019 (29) were listed. There
Big Plans for Summer Rendezvous in came into the Mobile Rendezvous, are six more travelcades to run in 1989
New London, OH, June 25-29, so bring led by Jim & Carol Davis, was a great and two listed for 1990.
the grandchildren, who will have ball success. (Of the four travelcades listed
games for small fries and perhaps 11-13 for the balance of the year, the one which June 1999 – 10 years ago
year olds. stand out in the writers mind was Wild, Membership is the Number One concern
Pictures of Avioners gathered at Wonderful WV lead by yours truly and by Look to the Future Committee.
Wheatley, Ontario for a Smelt-Dip Get- spouse (Harry & Lee Peel). Membership; the acquisition of new
Together were shown with children and members and retention of existing
adults walking in water to gather fish June 1959 – 50 years ago members is the #1 challenge of the Avion
and it was c-c-old! What did the Travelcade News look Travelcade Club. The Committee was
There were 5 Travelcades, Tours and a like? It contained 4 pages 8 ½ x11. As appointed at the Perry, GA rendezvous
Cruise listed to for 1969. there were no organized units in 1959, to try to find answers to the perennial
it contained detailed stories of trips and problem.
May 1979 – 30 years ago travelcades, some good pictures and The President, Jack Ernest, in his column
articles of forthcoming activities. (This asked “What can YOU do to recruit new
Headlines of the Travelcade News claimed
information was written by the historian members.”
10,000 and More. WA unit had #9999, MI
in 1979)
had #10001 but KS was the state with New members #16852-16864 were
member #10000.going to Beverly & Ruth
Hodges from Wichita.
June 1969 – 40 years ago listed. (Wonder how many of them are
still members?)
Great Lakes Tour, Rocky Mountain Tour
Tours and Travelcades listed 9 with 3
and Black Hills Tour were promoted with
completely filled.
information for each during the summer
New members listed 45 with CA and WA months of 1969.
units each increasing by 5. There were 33
Candid Camera visited the Unit Spring
units reporting on their members and
reNdezVoUS
Rallies and pictures were shown of OK
activities.
with all past presidents, Mid-States Unit
men at the Bull Session in TN at Crump
May 1989 – 20 years ago
The Summer Rendezvous is to be held in
York, PA, June 18-25. Specific directions
with 298 trailers and 79 people present,
NC with mothers watching over the next
generation of Avioners on the beach, WI
SChedUle
were given so you didn’t have to use the presenting plaques to past president and
downtown streets. IL showing members at church service in
the civic center.
2009
The Directory for 1989 will be delayed
till late June or early July due to SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 5
hospitalization and four surgeries June 1979 – 30 years ago FALL
of the Executive Secretary’s husband. The Summer Rendezvous is to be held in San Juan County Fairgrounds,
New members listed #13966-13990 and Hamburg, NY, July 8-15 with 400 trailers
travelcades listed eight with one filled. McGee Park, Farmington, NM,
expected. The Town of Hamburg and
others proclaimed this “Avion Travelcade Mable Ann Borchardt
Governor of Mid-Atlantic Region was
Ollin Morris, #371 and he and Thelma Week” . (208) 890-0381
are the Winter Rendezvous directors. The Tour of the British Isles had to be lazyb@worldnet.att.net
Chairman of the Council of Presidents canceled as only 17 were signed up and
was Carl Spanyer, #11703. 40 was the number needed. 2010
There were three 50 year anniversaries
MARCH 1-7 WINTER
May 1999 – 10 years ago listed. Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, Yuba City,
The summer rendezvous is to be held in CA, Mike & Kathy Sexton
Pueblo, CO, June 9-15 with Dick & Laura June-July 1989 – 20 years ago (530) 671-0164
Thu as directors.
“Deep in the Heart of TX Travelcade” , msexton45@comcast.net
We have 1837 members which include Oct 23-Nov 13 with Harry & Flo Brennen,
#16795-16851 which were listed as new as leaders, was publicized. Due to the
members. The FL unit increased by nine. Summer Rendezvous in York, PA, there
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ChAPl AINS CorNer
Billy wood – International Chaplain
bmonetree@aol.com
I wish to thank our International Mary Plunkett. Our offering of $430.00 who were parked near us. They, as we,
President, Burdell Borchardt, for selectingwill go a long way in providing Scriptures were visiting the many historical places
me to serve as International Chaplain through the efforts of “The Gideon’s in and around the area. The weather was
during his tenure as president. It is an .
International” Your gift might just be the good to us so we visited the museums,
honor for me to serve the membership as funds needed to give a copy of the most building, and grounds that house our
your Chaplain. Please let me know if I can precious book ever written to someone nation’s treasures of past generations.
be of assistance to you, the members. who has never held a copy of God’s Holy
What a great country we are privileged
I also want to thank everyone who Word in his or her hands or read from its to live in and freely travel its roads from
attended the Worship Service at pages. To God be the glory! coast to coast. God has certainly blessed
Bethpage RV Resort, Urbanna, VA. A After the Urbanna rendezvous Martha us as a nation and people.
special thank you to Jerry Drum, Martha & I traveled to Andrews Air Force Base,
Wood, Pat Tuttle, Carol Davis, and Charlie Maryland which is located just outside of I look forward to seeing you in
& Virginia McPherren who participated in Washington, D.C. We parked at the base Farmington, NM at the Fall Rendezvous.
the service and the ushers, Pat Bradford, Family Campgrounds and were pleasantly May God bless you and keep you in the
Burdell & Mable Borchardt and Harvey & surprised to meet Mike & Kathy Sexton palm of his hand.
NATChez TrACe ANd BeyoNd TrAVelCAde hISTory
April 9 -19, 2009
Bev Simon, Travelcade historian
The Natchez Trace and Beyond pioneer cemetery. Our next major stop and once again beautiful dogwood,
Travelcade led by Bill & Shirley was Tupelo, MS, birthplace of Elvis redbud trees and wild flowers along
McNaney got underway with a total of Presley. After touring the Elvis Presley the Trace. We finished our first night in
20 rigs/40 people. The first stop was Park and Museum we had free time to
Natchez where we toured antebellum Nashville with a visit to the Grand Ole
shop or visit other sites around the area.
homes and historic churches. We also The evening included a rousing game of Opry. The next day we had a city bus tour
visited Frogmore Plantation, a working marshmallow golf. of the highlights of Nashville; a beautiful
cotton plantation and Gin, there we complex of city parks and memorials,
Our trip from Tupelo to Tuscumbia was
learned about the history of the slave Nashville’s Parthenon, the revived
filled with beautiful sights of blooming
population who actually did the work
which made plantation life possible. The dogwood. That afternoon we toured the downtown area and the historic Ryman
day ended with a dinner and private Helen Keller Center and then traveled Auditorium, former home of the Grand
tour of Magnolia Hall, another beautiful out into the countryside to see “The Ole Opry. After lunch we drove by the
antebellum home. Easter Sunday we .
Wall” “The Wall” consists of over 725
homes of Nashville’s rich and famous.
had a sunrise service next to the river, million pounds of rock built into a
we even had a couple of extra campers memorial in memory of the builder’s Sunday, our last day was wet, rainy
join us. great grandmother, a native American and colder. Most spent a leisurely day
Indian who walked the Trail of Tears getting caught up on chores, shopping
Monday was our first travel day on the
and then returned five years later. We
Trace. Highlights of the trip included and our favorite eating. Our farewell
finished the night viewing a display of
side trips to view the Emerald Mound, a dinner started early with a meeting,
water fountains and lights beautifully
ceremonial Indian mound built around followed by dinner and entertainment
synchronized to music.
1400, and Mount Locust, a restored
historic inn. A side trip to Grindstone Our last leg of the trip was from at the Night Life Theatre. As always the
Ford included a short hike along the Tuscumbia to Nashville. Highlights end of a travelcade comes too soon and
old trace and the discovery of an old included Meriwether Lewis’ burial site, it is always hard to say goodbye.
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PARKING: Sept. 27, 28, 29. 30 Oct. 1, 2, 3, 4 (circle dates)
(We cannot park earlier than the 27th or stay later then the 4th)
TOTAL
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JUNe 2009 SePTeMBer 2009
oBerAMMerGAU 14-20 MICHIGAN UNIT RALLY, Kent County 16-19 MISSOURI FALL BUDDY RALLY,
TOUR CONDITIONS - CONT. Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson, Lowell, MI Arrowhead Park & Campgrounds, 755
49331 (616) 897-6050. Contact Dennis SW 54 Hwy, Osceola, MO 64776. (417)
HOTELS: First-class/four-star and superior tourist- & Carolyn Wright at (989) 728-0002 or 876-3016 or (888) 881-5720. Located
class/three-star hotels or guesthouses. Price based denniswhale@aol.com. on HWY 54, 11 miles East of Eldorado
on double occupancy. Supplement will apply for a Springs, MO. Contact Bob & Betty Lewis,
single room. Single accommodations are limited and 16-18 WEST CENTRAL REGION ROUNDUP,
available on a first-come basis. Price for single room Evening Star Resort, Topeka, IL (by Havana). rlewis1935@charter.net or (636) 447-
is based upon availability at the time of booking. This will include the IL Unit meeting. 4302 or Cell (636) 734-7298.
MEALS: Breakfast daily; lunches and dinners as More details will be on the website soon. 16-20 OREGON FALL RALLY, Elks RV Park,
listed in day by day itinerary (B = breakfast; L = lunch; Contact person Bernie & Judy Weithorn at
D = dinner). Florence, OR. Contact Norma Edwards
weithorn@msn.com.
NOT INCLUDED: U.S. securities, customs and
(541) 767-0422 or elenle@aol.com.
departure tax, fuel surcharge and foreign
departure tax (approximately $301 and subject
AUGUST 2009 16-22 TEXAS FALL BUDDY RALLY, Amarillo
to any increase that may be imposed prior to 9-15 MICHIGAN BUDDY RALLY, White RV Ranch, Amarillo, TX. Stopover on the
departure); single room supplement (price TBA); Cloud Park, 620 E. Wilcox, (West of Town),
most lunches; gratuities ($165); any checked
way to Farmington, NM. Contact person
baggage charge imposed by air carrier; excess White Cloud, MI 49349. Phone (City Clerk) Sara Rouner at (936) 855-2031 or email
baggage and forwarding of baggage; passports; (231) 689-1194. Contact Dennis & Carolyn dkrouner@windstrem.net.
personal items such as laundry or tips for personal Wright at (989) 728-0002 or denniswhale@
favors; travel protection plan; any costs resulting aol.com 20-26 MICHIGAN RALLY, Bayshore Church
from absence or deviation from the itinerary; and
any items not shown herein as being included. 11-14 ILLINOIS BUDDY RALLY, Camp Camp, 450 N. Miller Street, Sebewaing, MI
Lakewood, 1217 Rickelman Ave., Effingham, 48759. (989) 883-2501. Contact Dennis
PAYMENTS: Payment can be made by cash, check IL. Campground Phone is (217) 342-6233. & Carolyn Wright at (989) 728-0002 or
or credit card (Discover, MasterCard or Visa). A Contact Hank & Addie Weast (309) 639- denniswhale@aol.com.
deposit of $500 per person is required at the 2291 or aw4929@gmail.com.
time of booking to confirm tour membership. A
second deposit of $1,000 will be due September 1,
2009. Those enrolling on or after September 1 must
oCToBer 2009
submit a $1,500 deposit. Balance of tour price is SePTeMBer 2009 9-13 SOUTHWEST REGION BUDDY
due upon receipt of final invoice (approximately 5
9-12 WASHINGTON FALL BUDDY RALLY, Ft. ROUNDUP, Moon River RV Resort, Mohave
months prior to departure).
Steele Resort & RV Park, Fort Steele, B.C. Valley, AZ. Come on a little further west
CANCELLATION AND REFUND: Upon receipt of
your deposit, Fort Steele Resort is located directly across from the Farmington, NM Rendezvous
from Fort Steele Heritage Town on Hwy and enjoy some activities on the
Dehoney Travel will make non-refundable deposits
on your behalf in order to secure your Passion Play 93/95 (18k/9mi) North of Cranbrook, B.C. Colorado River near Bullhead City and
ticket package. Should you cancel, there will be Lots to see and do around Cranbrook/Ft. Laughlin, NV. Contact Jim & Carol Davis at
a fee of $500 for Dehoney Travel, Inc. to cover (951) 927-6389 or jcavion@verizon.net
Steele. Kootenay Fish Hatchery, Ft. Steel
administrative costs and non-refundable deposits.
Cancellation penalties will apply as follows: from Heritage Village and Canadian Museum of
Rail Travel. Contact Al Caskey (780) 388-
SIlVer ClASSICS
time of booking until August 31, 2009 - $500
cancellation penalty; from September 1, 2009 until 2175 or wurkdun@xplornet.com.
151 days prior to departure - $1,500 cancellation
penalty; from 150-91 days prior to departure - 75% 9-13 INDIANA FALL BUDDY RALLY, Honey SPeCIAl INTereST GroUP
of total tour price is non-refundable; 90 days-day Bear Hollow Campground, Near Peru,
of departure/no show - 100% non-refundable. All
cancellation notifications must be made in writing Indiana. Circus theme and lots of good food The Silver Classics group met for a sack
to Dehoney Travel, Inc. Please allow 4 weeks for and visitation. Contact Vic & Maryln Kerlin lunch and visitation time at the Winter
cancellation refund processing. at vmkerlin@aol.com or 1002 E. Dudley Rendezvous in Urbanna, VA.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Because of space Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227. Vic Kerlin #15173 vmkerlin@aol.com
limitations on buses and new airline regulations,
we have included porterage for only one check-on 9-13 PENNSYLVANIA FALL BUDDY RALLY,
bag (combination width, length and height not to Pine Hill Campground, Kutztown, PA.
exceed 62 inches and weight limit of 50 pounds) Contact Bob & Mae Lindsay (609) 397-
in tour cost. You may also take one carry-on which
will fit under your airline seat or in the overhead 2757 or bllindsay@verizon.net.
compartment.
15-18 ILLINOIS FALL RALLY, Christian County
After ticketing of international and domestic air, a
Fairgrounds, Taylorville, IL. Contact Wayne
cancellation penalty of 100% of air fare is in effect.
On or after the date of departure there can be no & Ellen Spencer (217) 287-1447 or awspen@
refund for any service not used. ctitech.com or easpen@ctitech.com
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CAleNdAr of eVeNTS
fIrST MoNdAy SeCoNd wedNeSdAy ThIrd wedNeSdAy
WASHINGTON ARIZONA TEXAS
North-end Puget Sound Fleetwood Yuma area luncheon, Fortuna De Oro Rio Grande Valley Group Luncheon,
Lunch Bunch, Golden Corral, 1065 State Restaurant, 13650 North Frontage Rd., Country Pancake House, on the west
St., Marysville, 11:30 AM (Except June, Yuma AZ. 11:30 AM (Oct-Mar). Contact access road for 281 just ½ block S. of
Sept. & Dec.) Roland Vorrath Cell (503) 435-9203 Nolana, Pharr. 11:30 AM, (Nov-Mar.)
fIrST wedNeSdAy MISSOURI foUrTh wedNeSdAy
Monthly luncheon, Country Buffet
OREGON 1282 Old Orchard Center Manchester, MICHIGAN
Oregon Unit luncheon, Schroeders Guest MO at 1PM Red Knapp’s, Clarkston, MI. Contact
House, Salem, OR. 11:30 am. Call Norma Pauline West (248) 701-3006 to see if
Edwards (541) 767-0422 for directions. TEXAS it is going to be held.
Rio Grande Valley Group Luncheon,
TEXAS Country Pancake House, on the west TEXAS
Rio Grande Valley Group Luncheon, access road for 281 just ½ block S. of Rio Grande Valley Group Luncheon,
Country Pancake House, on the west Nolana, Pharr. 11:30 AM (Nov-Mar) Country Pancake House, on the west
access road for 281, just ½ block south access road for 281 just ½ block S. of
of Nolana, Pharr. 11:30 AM, (Nov.-Mar.) SeCoNd ThUrSdAy Nolana, Pharr. 11:30 AM, (Nov-Mar)
fIrST SATUrdAy MICHIGAN foUrTh frIdAy
Rainbow Grill on 32nd Street,
MICHIGAN Hudsonville, MI 6:30 PM. (except Jan,
TEXAS
Kalamazoo Area Luncheon, Big T Heart of Texas, Oxford Street Restaurant
Feb, Mar), Contact Leon & Adrianna
Restaurant, I-94 W. to Exit 60, go S. to and Pub, Bryan, TX 11:30. Contact Dave
Scholten #12526 MI.
Lawton, 4 mi. on the right, downtown Rouner (936) 855-2031 or
Lawton, 2PM. (Starting 1st Saturday SeCoNd SATUrdAy dkrouner@windstream.net
in May)
CALIFORNIA fIfTh wedNeSdAy
SeCoNd MoNdAy Inland Empire Luncheon, Coco’s in
TEXAS
Moreno Valley, 24949 Sunnymead,
OKLAHOMA corner of Sunnymead & Perris Ave.
Rio Grande Valley Group Luncheon,
Eastern Group Luncheon, Luby’s, 71st & Country Pancake House, on the west
1:00 pm. Contact Dorothy Ansevics
Riverside Dr., Tulsa, OK, 1:00 PM access road for 281 just ½ block S. of
(951) 683-5062 or dotans@att.net.. Our
Nolana, Pharr. 11:30 AM, (Nov-Mar)
TEXAS June, 2009 luncheon will be replaced
Hill Country Luncheon, Inn of the Hills, with another weekend campout.. (See
Kerrville, 11:30 AM. information under special events.).
TEXAS TEXAS
SPeCIAl eVeNTS
Houston Group Luncheon, Golden Dallas/Ft Worth Group, Spring Creek CALIFORNIA (Inland Empire)
Corral, 11555 West Airport Blvd., Bar-B-Q, 1509 Airport Freeway, Bedford, Second Saturday luncheon for June will
Stafford, (281)2407316 11 AM TX (N side of Airport Fwy (Hwy 183) at be replaced with a campout at Guajome
Forest Ridge exit.) 11:30 AM San Diego County Park. Some are
SeCoNd TUeSdAy coming on Thursday June 11 or Friday
IOWA
ALABAMA Ryan’s Family Steakhouse on 86th June 12 and leave on Sunday June 14.
Decatur Area Dinner, Mama Blues 6:00 Street, Des Moines, Iowa 12:30 Make your own reservations online or by
pm. Contact Sam & Ginny Whitaker (256) telephone at sdparks.org or (877) 565-
233-5966 or samginny1129@yahoo.com ThIrd TUeSdAy 3600. Contact person Dorothy Ansevics
at (951) 683-5062 or dotans@att.net.
FLORIDA WASHINGTON
Central Florida Luncheon, Golden Corral, South-end Luncheon, Old Country
4705 N. US Hwy 98, Lakeland, FL 11:30 Buffet, 1816 S. 320th St., Federal Way,
AM (Dec thru Mar) WA. (Across from Sea Tac Mall)
Contact Pat Bradford #16065 11:30 AM, (Except June, Sept & Dec.)
(863) 859-3339
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AlABAMA UNIT characters, not necessarily in order of importance: Nick the Stick”
is a Western Diamond Back Rattlesnake. Nick has been AWOL for
Spring in Alabama has been stormy and wet and as of today
the last few years. Crotalus atrox. “Roberta” is a Bobcat, Roberta
things don’t seem to be changing any time soon. I thought this
frequents our yard bringing with her offspring. Felis rufus. “Sally”
kind of weather was supposed to be over by now.
is a Roadrunner Geococcyx californianus, “Hummer” is a Broad
Sam & I were so disappointed that we were unable to make the Tailed Hummingbird Selasphorus platycerus. “Whitney” is an Elf
Virginia Rendezvous but Grady White and Freddie Smith did an Owl Micrathene whitneyi. Whitney has moved on, and Whitney’s
excellent job representing Sam as Unit President and Governor. abode has new occupants. There are countless additional cameo
Grady & Nita came by this week and gave Sam a great report. We actors in this on-going saga.
were both saddened by the news of the dissolution of the Club.
But I guess we all knew it was inevitable. Now that you have more information than needed, let me bring
you up to date. While most winged visitors are now busy with nest
It does not mean we have to give up all the special friends we building or doing nest sitting duty the Gambel’s quail are daily
have made over the years. We, in the Alabama Unit, plan to keep visitors showing off their offspring teaching them where to locate
our club together. We have some fabulous memories of our a meal and how to fly.
travels and the friends we have made. We’ve traveled many places
we never would have made without the Clubs Travelcades and Upcoming events:
Rendezvous’. Farmington New Mexico rendezvous September 30 to October 5
If you are looking for the Gilmores don’t look in Birmingham. AZ Rolling Rally, Farmington NM to Mohave AZ October 5 to
They are on the road again. When I last spoke to them they were October 9
headed for Gulf Shores, AL and then on to Texarkana with the Southwest Regional Roundup October 9 to October 13, Moon
Manors and the Gardners. River RV Resort Mohave Valley AZ
Nita & Grady White are spending a couple of weeks with family. Yuba City Rendezvous March 1 to 7, 2010
Tommy & Marie Glenn have been in Pennsylvania this last month. Dates in June to remember:
They are having lots of fun playing Grandma and Grandpa. June 9 Donald Ducks Birthday (1934,) June 14 Father’s day,
Sam & I are looking forward to being able to hit the road again the June 17 Watergate Arrests Anniversary (1972,) June 19 Garfield’s
first of June. (That is if the doctor agrees to let me go.) We plan to Birthday (1978) and June 29 Olympic National Park Anniversary
be in California for our grandson’s graduation June 12. I still have (1938).
two more weeks of physical therapy. Hopefully we have the staph Jack
infection on the run. Sam & I are both about to get cabin fever.
Needless to say we are more than ready to get to our travels. We
have certainly missed seeing everyone. CAlIforNIA UNIT
Remember: We need old friends to help us grow old and new The California Unit members have been busy traveling here and
friends to help us stay young. there. A great Spring Rally brought 19 units together to enjoy
Take care and safe travels, fun, food and fellowship in a beautiful place at the Bakersfield RV
Resort. Leon & Myrna Mendenhall planned a great rally with tours
Ginny
of the local newspaper and a trip to a farm with fresh produce
among other things. The weather was perfect as CA is famous for.
ArIzoNA UNIT There was much discussion at our business meeting regarding the
The Rendezvous in Virginia is now history. The Board of directors future of our club. The consensus of the group was that we wanted
acted upon the recommendation from the Council of Presidents to stay together and do things as a unit. Everyone will bring their
to start the dissolution of the Fleetwood Travelcade Club. The last ideas to the Southwest Roundup in Bullhead City, AZ so we can
rendezvous is the Yuba City CA in March 2010. You can see from the organize in some way.
dates listed below that we have several events planned prior to the Mike & Kathy Sexton were unable to be there as they went on the
Yuba City Rendezvous, so hitch up and let’s all meet and enjoy the Natchez Trace Travelcade led by Bill & Shirley McNaney prior to
outings we have come to love. the Winter Rendezvous in Urbanna, VA. The Sextons, Plunketts
What does the future hold for the Southwest Region? First the and Jim & Carol Davis met up at the rendezvous and represented
dissolution does not spell the end for our Region, The California, CA there.
New Mexico and Arizona units will still to be able to plan and hold It was a good rendezvous with 87 units attending and the decision
campouts. More on this subject will be coming to you either via was made to begin the dissolution process of the International
e-mail and or regular mail. Fleetwood Travelcade Club. This is to be completed by March
Diane and I thank the members that responded to the recent 31, 2010 after the Winter Rendezvous in Yuba City, CA. After
survey. Additionally we extend our thanks to all the AZ members the disappointment and resignation of the inevitable, everyone
and associates for all your help and assistance these past years. began to look forward to the next two rendezvous’ in Farmington,
June Critter Report: NM and Yuba City, CA. The motto is “celebration” and there will
From time to time we mention the cast of critters, so at the request be lots of fun, food and fellowship with very few meetings at
from some readers of this ongoing novel, here are the main both of those rendezvous’. The CA Unit, and all of those who have
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signed up to help, promoted their rendezvous on stage with tie Joyce Williams and David & Cheryl Peavler were first timers at the
dye outfits and sang “California Dreaming”. Some people like Jim Urbanna Rendezvous and we had to help protect them as they
Clubb from OK really got into the CA hippy mode. skate boarded around the park. At least there were no broken
After the rendezvous, Jim & Carol Davis traveled to Front Royal, bones. Welcome aboard.
VA to visit their son and play some golf. Mike & Kathy Sexton The KY Unit will have their Spring Rally at Holt’s in Bardstown
toured Washington, DC (and, of course, played golf) and the before you read this article. Decisions will be made there for the
Plunketts did some visiting with family in KY. The Davises went future of the Kentucky Unit and how our many friendships will be
to the KY Rally in Bardstown, KY then to AR for a family reunion preserved.
before returning to CA. Burdell Borchardt, International President, has budgeted for The
Myrna Mendenhall, By Carol Davis Fleetwood Flyer to be mailed to all members for the remaining
time. Publications will be mailed in June, August, October,
December 2009 and February 2010. The website will remain up
IllINoIS UNIT as well. Watch for Carol Davis’ articles regarding membership
Terry & Faith Sorensen attended the April Rendezvous in Virginia. awards. She will have information about these awards in her
We appreciate them representing Wayne, Bernie and Ellen and articles. We are looking forward to many shared experiences in
getting all the current news. the coming months. We are so blessed to have so many friends
At the time I am writing this, those planning on attending the May across the USA.
Buddy Rally at Knoxville, IL are; Ralph Burcar, Shirley Clark, and Thelma Gibson
the couples: Carmans, Collins, Davis, Foreman, Fowler, Jaynes,
McKinnon, Peters, Russell, Wagner, Weithorn, Weast, and Wells.
Also two of McKinnon’s buddies, Patrick’s and Dewhirst. Spencers
MIChIGAN UNIT
plan to go as walk-ins. We want to thank Hank & Addie and all who Well, the Wrights & Parkers have just returned from the Spring
helped at the rally. Hope to see everyone at the June Round-up. Rendezvous by the Sea in Urbanna, VA. What a nice time we had
Ellen Spencer with 87 units from all over the U.S. & Canada. Too bad so many of
you missed it.
Our next stop is Bay Shore Camp in Sebewaing, MI May 17-23 then
INdIANA UNIT June 14-20th in Lowell MI. We hope Larry Klinkers is well enough
Our Spring Rally was held Monday, May 18th thru Thursday 21st to attend.
at Heartland Resort in Greenfield, IN. John & Rita McCarren were A sad note, we have lost three fellow RVers this spring; Kate
the wagonmasters. The Fall Rally will be held September 17th McNeil #12393, Gerrit Vogelaar #3493, & former member Mike
thru 20th. The wagonmasters are Vic & Maryln Kerlin. More info Reynolds. Sincere sympathy to their Families.
at a later date.
See you at Bay Shore Camp.
Bobbie
Carolyn
KeNTUCKy UNIT NeBrASKA UNIT
Kentucky was represented at the Urbanna Rendezvous by the The Nebraska Unit of the Fleetwood Travelcade Club met for lunch
following units: Gibsons, Hisels, Russ Peavlers, David Peavlers, at OJ’s April 24th. Those attending were Dick & Bev Johnson, Larry
and Williams. Hisels had arranged for us to arrive early for a day & Loreene Lane, Bev Ratekin and friend, Loren, and buddies and
tour of the World War II monument at Washington, DC. Nineteen good friends, Mel & Myrt Hinrichs and Don & Sara Ratekin. Good
persons enjoyed the trip and we not only toured the World War II food and good conversation were enjoyed by all. Gene & Bev
Monument but were privileged to also visit the Korean, Vietnam, Russell were on their way home from Florida.
Lincoln and Roosevelt Monuments. What an awesome emotion Larry & Loreene Lane attended the Urbanna, Virginia Rendezvous.
to realize the price our nation has paid to protect our freedoms. This is a very beautiful and historic section of the country.
Thank You Sid & Gladys. Congratulations to Missouri for winning the Road Runner Trophy.
One highlight was a personal note to a Kentucky grandfather A 30 year pin was awarded to Bev Ratekin for Bob & Bev’s 30 year
who received greetings from his grandson now serving in Iraq. membership in the club.
The grandson had attended a Rendezvous in 1992 at Puyallup, CA
Loreene Lane
with his grandparents and when he heard they were attending the
Urbanna Rendezvous he sent humor contrasting his vacation with
ours. Thanks, Grandpa, for sharing some laughs with the groups. NorTh CArolINA UNIT
The seafood buffet at Washington was excellent and the many Hello, actually from Beth Camp Resort in Urbanna, VA. We’re here
meals provided by the Bethpage Resort were deliciously prepared, for the Fleetwood Travelcade Club Winter Rendezvous. Those here
served in record time and always with a smile. Bob Gibson was from the North Carolina Unit are Hermann & Marlis Stumps, Alden
installed as the North Central Governor to serve through the & Linda Segrest, Charlie & Ginny McPherren, Willie & Undine
dissolution of the club. Lamm and Bill & Pam East.
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Not much is going on in our corner of the world. Everyone seems YEAH!! Spring is in the air and we are more than ready for it. We’ve
to be okay, since I haven’t heard from anyone. Our NC Unit has had many continuous days of rain and that has made everything
gotten small. We have less than 10 members now. Well, let’s get very green.
positive, hoping for some new active members. After all, we have Another yeah, for the Oklahoma Unit of the Fleetwood Travelcade
such a great club, caring a lot for each other. Club who traveled to Carthage, Missouri for their Spring Round-
Some of us have done some traveling: up. Wanda Berry, Jim & Peggy Clubb, John Conley, Ebb & Ginny
Bill & Pam East “ran away from home” for the winter. There was Cox, John & Mary Lu Ehrle and Bill & Nellie Pennington enjoyed
just too much ice and snow in Vinton, VA where their home is. the hospitality and warm welcome of the Missouri Unit. I know
that Missouri is known as the Show Me State and they did show
Willie & Undine Lamm, Alden & Linda Segrest, Hermann & Marlis
us a great time. The Fleetwood Travelcade Club International
Stumps and “Smitty” & Louise Smith went to Florida to Lazy Days
First Vice-President Burdell & Mabel Ann Borchardt attended
as guests of the Fleetwood Motorhome Association “Friends First”
the round-up and it was good to get to know them better. After
Rally. It was wonderful. We all had a real good time and enjoyed
the round-up Jim & Peggy Clubb traveled on to the rendezvous
the warm weather.
in Urbanna, VA where Oklahoma Unit members, Jerry & Shelby
After the rally, Willie & Undine Lamm, Bill & Pam East and Hermann Brown had already arrived.
& Marlis Stumps met again for two days in Zephyrhills, FL and Bill
The Oklahoma Fall Buddy Rally has been set for September 9-12,
& Pam stayed there for about a month. Hermann & Marlis Stumps
2009 at the Pioneer Campground in Guthrie, OK. We look forward
stayed a few more days to visit friends in St. Petersburg, FL. Charlie
to having a good time with all our traveling friends.
& Ginny McPherren spent some time in Texas.
We wish you a happy and travel-filled summer.
Herman & Marlis Stumps left home on April 7th to meet friends
from the Fleetwood Travelcade Club in Vidalia, LA, right on the Ginny
Mississippi River to go on the Natchez Trace Travelcade. We
started out in Natchez, MS with 20 units. Natchez Trace is just oreGoN UNIT
beautiful especially now in the spring with all the wildflowers and
Wow! How the time goes by.
trees either budding or in full bloom. We ended up in Nashville,
TN for the “Grand Finale”. We really enjoyed a show at the “Grand At this writing we are still in Yuma. Most of our Fleetwood
Ole Opry”. There was so much to see and enjoy, like a city bus Travelcade Club friends have already headed north. I can
tour through Nashville with the Hall of Fame and so much more. understand why! It was 106 degrees a couple days ago. So, we are
After the travelcade, eight units stayed together to travel to the headed for Oregon in a few days.
rendezvous at Beth Page Camp Resort. By the time you read this our Oregon Rally will be history (May
Well, that’s all I have to report for now. 27-31). At this writing we are planning and looking forward to our
Happy Trails, Marlis retreat on the beautiful middle fork of the Willamette River. We
have 15 RV’s registered and five rooms reserved at the local Inn, so
p.s. The “Sons of the Pioneers” a singing quartet started by Roy
we expect to have a good time with new and old friends.
Rogers sang “Happy Trails” at the show we saw and enjoyed at the
“Grand Ole Opry”. Some News from Special Folks:
Russ & Joyce Brower have just returned from a cruise along the West
Coast. They had a great time but report that the Ocean was rough
ohIo UNIT and there was lots of rain and wind.
Spring is here! How good it is to feel the warm fresh air. Our first Roland & Marilyn Vorrath took care of “Lucy” (Browers’ Dog) while
event of the year for the club was our annual Spring Luncheon they were away. I think they are just about ready to steal her. Roland
at Canton April 21st. We had a smaller attendance this time with & Marilyn left for Oregon after their pet sitting was finished.
only five couples. The Grables, Forneys, Wheelers and Staibs told
Gerald & Linda Lavy are back in Oregon and Linda is already back
of their winter in a warmer climate. Dean & Yvonne visited Florida
working some. Ed & Carol Fox are back in Oregon and I bet they are
for a short time.
already hitting the golf balls.
Six couples traveled to Urbanna, Virginia to the Spring Rendezvous.
Tony & Phyllis Anusich, Dick & Carol Eckhart and Phil & Leah Kimball
The Brehms, Grables, Gossards, Staibs, and Dean &Yvonne attended.
have returned home after a great road trip together. They traveled
It was so good to see everyone, especially Cal Brehm after his
to the East Coast and took in all the sights along the way. Phil &
winter of health problems. We are saddened to see the end of the
Leah also went on the Natchez Trace Travelcade.
FleetwoodTravelcade Club, but know it had to be done.The Ohio unit
plans to stay strong. Many friendships have been made and good Herb & Margi Christensen are still enjoying the Yuma area and plan
times shared. to head back to Oregon around the 20th. They are going to attend
the Oregon Rally on their way home.
We are now on to Fletcher, Ohio for the Ohio Spring Rally, May
11-16. Eleven units and a couple of walk-ins are expected. Till next time, Fleetwood Hugs,
Until our next time, stay healthy and Safe Travels. Norma Edwards
Hugs, Dean
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Greetings to everyone from the Chesapeake Bay area. We had a We had a good turnout for our Spring “Buddy” Rally in Mineola,
great rendezvous at Urbanna, VA. The Bethpage Resort was very and we also met some folks from the “King of the Road” bunch
comfortable with full hookups on the grass, for everyone. They who were interested in joining our Texas group. Additionally,
catered many of our meals and it was so nice to rarely need to get Texas was well represented at the Spring Rendezvous in Urbanna,
into our cars/trucks to head off to other places. Wish you all could Virginia. Thanks to Pete & Alice Pizzano for locating such a
have joined us. The Rocky Mountain Unit news follows: neat facility.
Bob & Clara Lee are doing some traveling; first to “The Rally” that As you may or may not know, it was decided at the Spring
was held almost in their yard, and soon will be heading to CA for Rendezvous that the International Fleetwood Travelcade
a special cousin’s 80th birthday and family get together. Wayne Club will be disbanding after the Spring Rendezvous in Yuba
& DeeAnn Demill are driving their rig to Utah and Idaho for six City, CA in March of 2010. The vote to “close up shop” was
weeks in April and May to visit with family there. Harry & Betty almost overwhelming.
Peterson are staying on the East coast to allow them to prepare for We are interested in keeping the Texas Unit afloat, but under a
their next FTC Travelcade (their 7th that they have led). They leave different name and without any affiliation with Fleetwood. One
for Rome and a cruise of the Greek Islands on May 26th. name that has piqued some interest is the “Lone Star SOB’s.” (SOB
May you all be enjoying the warmth and beauty of Spring with stands for ‘Some Other Brands’) Let us know your thoughts.
plans for lots of camping trips in the summer ahead. God bless We look forward to seeing y’all in Amarillo.
each of you and safe travels to all.
Dave & Sara
Betty Peterson
wAShINGToN UNIT
SoUTh CArolINA UNIT There was good attendance at the last three luncheons. The
The front page of The Fleetwood Flyer tells us that our club’s days snow birds are making their annual return home. The Arizona
are numbered. I don’t know how most of you feel but it makes visitors report good weather and good times were shared while
Harry & me very sad to see this happen but due to membership in the south. It is always good to see Sally & Dennis Noble who
decline there was nothing left to do but to cease operations while travel across the mountains from eastern Washington to have
we’re still ahead. Harry was in touch with each of you to solicit lunch with the west side folks. It was nice to see Marnie Opstad
your opinions and how you wished to vote. at the Tuesday luncheon in Federal Way since she has finished her
As you are now aware, we didn’t have our Spring Rally as planned weekly chemotherapy treatments.
due to the fact that there weren’t any members able to attend Other Unit members report exciting travel experiences. Fran Reed
except us. We had planned to have our business meeting in is glad to be home after her two month cruise to South America
Urbanna, VA but no members were there either. We did have Jim and Antarctica. She had a great time and would recommend this
& Billie Barton present but they are now buddies, not members, trip to all. Trish Abernathy has returned from her Mexican cruise.
and Billie’s cousin, Coleen & her husband Jimmy whom we had She reports she had a wonderful time however she did have to be
met at Lazy Days in ‘08. We did meet with the NC members and it hospitalized for one night in San Diego after the cruise due to an
was suggested that our Fall Rally could be combined with them illness contracted while on the ship. Al Caskey writes from Bath,
and the GA members-at-large in early September so that those in the United Kingdom, that he and Del are enjoying their time
who planned to attend the rendezvous in Farmington, NM would abroad. They are attending a family reunion of Del’s family. Ken &
have ample time to make the trip across country. We hope to be Carolyn Abramson traveled to the Urbanna Rendezvous in Virginia
there if we can find some kind soul who will mow our lawn while and represented the Washington Unit and the Northwest Region.
we’re gone. They report from the rendezvous that a plan for dissolution of
Our plan is to have our annual Holiday Luncheon the first Saturday the International Club has been established. The Washington
in December as usual but we may change the location. More Unit members are hopeful that we can continue to get together
Information will be sent out closer to the time. in one form or another. Everyone is urged to bring their views
The news from our members is nil so we’ll tell you that Harry & I and concerns to the Spring Rally where we can get together and
are spending 8 days in Quinby, VA prior to continuing our trip to discuss alternate plans.
NJ for a granddaughters graduation from Kean U and the birth of We look forward to seeing many of you at the Spring Rally
our first great-granddaughter on May 15th. Little “Shea” doesn’t at Fidalgo Bay RV Resort in Anacortes June 3-6. There have
know what she’s getting into with this family! been a number of interesting trips and activities planned for
We will then go to WV to visit Harry’s last living uncle whom he your enjoyment.
hopes will be able to fill in some blanks on the family tree. Travel Safely.
With no more news, I’ll sign off with Best Wishes to all with Al & Del Caskey, By Tom Opstad
Birthdays & Anniversaries during the next months of June & July.
(I left all my info at home – BAD!)
Until we see you again, SAFE TRAVELS!!
Lee
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