June Rally Highlights

I'm late with this, but "better late than never"-

Our June rally returned to the Elmira Airport, once again, hosted by Howie Newman and Pat - assisted by the Coutures.  Highlights included great food, movies, popcorn and a chance to chat.

Unfortunately, Millers had inverter trouble and had to leave early.

Vivian Robbins visited us every day

This is one of our favorite venues.

Thank you - Howie and Pat.

2018 Northeast Area Rally News

A Letter Fron the President

Dear Northeast Area Chapter Presidents and National Directors,

Please share this letter with your chapter members.

I am writing to update you on the latest FMCA Northeast Area happenings since the annual meeting in Syracuse.  First, I would like to thank each and everyone who attended and volunteered for “We love N.Y. 2017”.  I particularly want to thank the board members and volunteers who put in countless hours to make the rally a success.  We had 344 camping units including FMCA members and guests. Over 100 volunteers helped with all facets of the rally. We had a couple of bad weather evenings but made the best of it. Participating RV dealers sold at least 1 motor coach and 4 other RVs.

It is with a heavy heart that we make this announcement that the Northeast Area Rally (NEAR) has been cancelled for 2018.  We understand many are disappointed and it's contradictory to the Northeast Area's mission, but we will make 2019 a great rally.  We heard that water and electric (sometimes sewer connection) is preferred. We heard that you want to wait before going back to Essex Junction, VT.  We are evaluating several possible locations, but rally venues that are large enough to handle our numbers fill up fast for the summer season and many desirable ones are already taken. If we had chosen Syracuse again, a large building construction project was scheduled to begin next to the campground.  We did have front door access issues to our major building due to construction beside and in front of the building and dates for 2018 did not work out despite our research and investigation. They also conflicted with the national convention calendar.

For 2019 several locations and rally types are possible. We could do another rally in the Syracuse location, or we could do a destination rally with more adventures but fewer seminars.  We could move the rally to June or September. However, that might preclude members with school age children from coming.  We would like to have the new rally location decided on by spring, so we can begin putting our chapter volunteer teams together. The board tells me that it takes over 1.5 years to plan a rally of this size. 

However, we will have a 2018 annual meeting. Dates and the location will follow. Northeast Area Executive Board members are discussing our options.

If you have questions please contact me.

Sincerely,

Barbara Smith
National Vice President
Northeast Area
bsmith@fmca.com
978-764-7484

September, 2017 Rally Highlights

Our September Rally was held in the Firemen's field of Cambria, NY - just minutes away from Niagara Falls. 7 members attended along with Barbara and Ed Smith, President of the Northeast Area.
Hosted by Harold Wallaber, we had breakfast pizza, spaghetti dinner, a pound auction, ice cream socials and campfires.
Thanks Harold for a nice weekend.
During our meeting, Vice President Rose McGlynn presided, while Sharon Roule took notes for Sylvia.
Below are a few pictures and a Sharon's notes.
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PennyMixer Rally

Cambria Firemens Field, Cambria, NY

September 23, 2017

Officers present – Rose Mcglynn, Walt Linden and Sharon Roule

Rose Mcglynn started meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and then thanked rally master Harold Wollaber.

Members present:  Bill and Rose Mcglynn, Walt and Beryl Linden, Tom and Sharon Roule, Gene and Donna Struble, George and Millie Worden, and Harold Wollaber.

Also guests Barbara Smith (President of the Northeast Area) and Ed Smith.

Rose welcomed the Smiths.

Barbara Smith talked about FMCA benefits including possibility of partnering again with Verizon.  Discussed sites being considered for next year’s NEA rally.

Walt Linden (National Director)  - reminded everyone to submit their ballot (located in the recent Family Motor Coach magazine) regarding allowing towables to join FMCA.  It must be in by the end of November.  Gave overview of governing board meeting held in Indianapolis.

Ed Plaisted forwarded info on treasury to Rose Mcglynn – balance of $846.79.  Discussion held on officers paying dues and raising dues to $15.

Tom Roule said Finger Lakes were having lunch and possibly rally at Fingerlakes Race Track and Casino October 13 (lunch on 14^th) – 15^th.  Pen-ny Mixers are invited.  Also, joint rally June 15-17, 2018 in Himrod in conjunction with the Haiti Festival. 

Meeting Adjourned

Respectfully submitted

Sharon Roule