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Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving !!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving from Paul DuBois
The following comes from Paul Dubois, Northeast Area Vice President.
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Diane and I want to wish each and everyone of you a very happy Thanksgiving. The past two years have been a very difficult time for all of us personally, as a nation and as an FMCA family. We have all been through some difficult financial times, We have seen loved ones go off to fight a war that sems to never show signs of ending, As a nation we have seen troubled times and unrest, and as a FMCA Family we have seen some changes. On a national level, Don Eversman Executive Director has submitted his resignation effective immediately. Don had intended to resign and retire after the Albuquerque convention but decided to retire while the Executive Board was meeting in Cincinnati in November to permit them to start the process of replacing him.
A management Team consisting of Executive Board Members will oversee operations while a Search team made up of Board Members will start a Search for a new Executive Director.
The Board has some exciting new programs to encourage member recruiting and benefit our members. These programs will be announced during the coming months.
On The Area scene, Lou Snow First VP has resigned and will devote more time to his position of Minuteman president.
OUR 2010 NEAR Rally date has been changed . It will be July 2-5. This change was made necessary as we found that our original date conflicted with three major National rallies and we were told by the vendors that they could not come to our rally. We have been guaranteed a good turnout of Vendors for our new dates. Unfortunately the July 2-5 dates were the only dates available to hold our rally . We have several exciting events planned for the rally. Some of those include a Driver Rodeo where you can show your skills in operating a motorhome, A Family Day with many family geared activities, a Boat Ride and Buffet, Fire Works and many other events not usually seen at a rally. Come and bring your kids and Grand Kids.
We are fortunate to be a part of this great organization and our prayers are with all of you for a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving .
Paul DuBois
Northeast Area Vice President
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Diane and I want to wish each and everyone of you a very happy Thanksgiving. The past two years have been a very difficult time for all of us personally, as a nation and as an FMCA family. We have all been through some difficult financial times, We have seen loved ones go off to fight a war that sems to never show signs of ending, As a nation we have seen troubled times and unrest, and as a FMCA Family we have seen some changes. On a national level, Don Eversman Executive Director has submitted his resignation effective immediately. Don had intended to resign and retire after the Albuquerque convention but decided to retire while the Executive Board was meeting in Cincinnati in November to permit them to start the process of replacing him.
A management Team consisting of Executive Board Members will oversee operations while a Search team made up of Board Members will start a Search for a new Executive Director.
The Board has some exciting new programs to encourage member recruiting and benefit our members. These programs will be announced during the coming months.
On The Area scene, Lou Snow First VP has resigned and will devote more time to his position of Minuteman president.
OUR 2010 NEAR Rally date has been changed . It will be July 2-5. This change was made necessary as we found that our original date conflicted with three major National rallies and we were told by the vendors that they could not come to our rally. We have been guaranteed a good turnout of Vendors for our new dates. Unfortunately the July 2-5 dates were the only dates available to hold our rally . We have several exciting events planned for the rally. Some of those include a Driver Rodeo where you can show your skills in operating a motorhome, A Family Day with many family geared activities, a Boat Ride and Buffet, Fire Works and many other events not usually seen at a rally. Come and bring your kids and Grand Kids.
We are fortunate to be a part of this great organization and our prayers are with all of you for a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving .
Paul DuBois
Northeast Area Vice President
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Recent Trip Observations
We recently spent 35 days on a 3300 mile circle route through 10 states going as far west as Texas and ending up in Florida where we left the motor home. We had a number of observations - some of them you know, some you may not. Below are few:
- Late October is a great time to head toward the middle of the country. Weather is moderate and foliage is beautiful everywhere.
- Our vote for “Best place visited” – San Antonio, TX. Attractions are modestly priced (many free) leaving money to spend on other things. The RIVER WALK exceeded expectations.
- Downtown New Orleans is flourishing, but the Northeast corner of the city is not.
- Biggest disappointment – Paducah, KY. Besides the “Quilter’s Hall of Fame”, most other quilt related activities have closed. Branson, MO was better.
- Second – rebuilding along the Gulf Coast after Katrina is lagging. I think over half of the beach front homes have not been rebuilt. Many have “For Sale” signs on them.
- Highest priced gas – New York: $2.85 per gallon
- Lowest priced gas – 60 miles west of Houston, TX (I - 10): $2.19 per gallon. Once out of the Northeast, price was below $2.50 until we reached Florida.
- Oklahoma and Texas welcome folks to spend a night in their Rest Areas and Welcome Centers.
- Flying J has recovered nicely from bankruptcy protection. RV parking sites are larger, gas prices are lower and member cards typically give an additional 1.5 cents/gallon off. $10 spent in the store gives 3 cents off for the month; $20 gives 5 cents off.
- A number of state parks in the south (including Louisianna) honor the Golden Age Pass – giving 50% discount on camping and free admission.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
What are PenNY Mixers doing?
Our final get together was a dinner at Tomaso's in Waverly hosted by Larry & Barb Kotar. Before dinner was an open house hosted by Ed & Sylvia Plaisted. The dinner had 25 families with 9 coaches coming to spend the night. The Kotar's provided a great time for all.
Meanwhile Ed Coon celebrated his 98th birthday with a party on October 31st.
Now that our rally season is over, our members are scattering in different directions. The Roule's have been traveling the mid-west and southwest visiting some places they have not seen.
Recently, we found the Linden's as Campground Hosts busy holding down the "Host"
sign on Padre Island National Seashore outside Corpus Christi, TX.Also seen were Corbett and Connie Pool (past president of FMCA) who are busy renovating a 60's home they bought near Corpus Christi Bay. We all got together for a great Mexican dinner.
If you have any information about what PenNY Mixers are doing, please send an email to: troule@aol.com
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