According to AOL real estate news: Three cities in New York (Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse) and one in Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh) were among the top 10 in the US whose population is declining fastest.
Visited Letchworth State Park and found that seniors were getting in free on weekdays.
July is "Parks and Recreation Month" according to the National Recreation and Park Association.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP): Florida Park Service has announced a new record for state park attendance during the 2008-09 fiscal year. Last month, New York State parks reported a 6% increase in reservations over 2008.
(ed: I guess some folks have been traveling, but looking for inexpensive campgrounds).
Walt Linden reported the final count at the FMCA International in Bowling Green, Ohio: 2426 family coaches , 299 commercial coaches for a total of 2725.
The three major stock indices closed at 2009 highs during the past week. The Dow Jones broke above 9000, while the S&P is within 21 points of 1000. The Nasdaq is up 22% for the year.
Fleetwood hopes to be producing 2500 Class A and C motorhomes next year.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
National Director's Report from FMCA International
We were required to arrive at the Governing Board meeting at 8:00 AM to register. The meeting lasted till 8:40 PM with only a lunch break and no other breaks. The actual meeting started at 9:00 AM. In the morning session there were 422 out of 501 National Directors present for a quorum of 84%.
A $5.00 dues increase was voted in by a 190 for and 115 against vote but the pay for four years and receive five years dues incentive was retained.
Medex will be renegotiated and continue through 2010 and paid for by dipping into the “rainy day fund”. Medex is considered to be a great recruitment tool. The reserve fund was also used to balance the budget. 227 votes for, 184 against and 11 abstained.
At future conventions both indoor and outdoor venders will open at the same time, Monday afternoon.
Mail forwarding will remain at $5.00 per month.
Anything related to Social Networking was sent back to committee for reconsideration and changes.
Final pre-registered count was 2300+ attending.
Vote for president with 417 votes counted.
First vote
Doug Key 99
George Skipper 81
Charlie Schrenkel 135
Nelson Stubbs 98
Run off vote with 408 votes and 4 voided
Charlie Schrenkel 234
Doug Key 174
Senior Vice President with 413 votes counted.
Judy Czarsty 272
Hollis Dick 141
Secretary with 384 votes counted.
Joann Durbin 374 with 6 votes voided.
Treasurer with 407 votes counted and 4 voided.
Bernard Dobrin 137
Wilburn Young 266
Submitted by Walt Linden, Pen-Mixer National Director
A $5.00 dues increase was voted in by a 190 for and 115 against vote but the pay for four years and receive five years dues incentive was retained.
Medex will be renegotiated and continue through 2010 and paid for by dipping into the “rainy day fund”. Medex is considered to be a great recruitment tool. The reserve fund was also used to balance the budget. 227 votes for, 184 against and 11 abstained.
At future conventions both indoor and outdoor venders will open at the same time, Monday afternoon.
Mail forwarding will remain at $5.00 per month.
Anything related to Social Networking was sent back to committee for reconsideration and changes.
Final pre-registered count was 2300+ attending.
Vote for president with 417 votes counted.
First vote
Doug Key 99
George Skipper 81
Charlie Schrenkel 135
Nelson Stubbs 98
Run off vote with 408 votes and 4 voided
Charlie Schrenkel 234
Doug Key 174
Senior Vice President with 413 votes counted.
Judy Czarsty 272
Hollis Dick 141
Secretary with 384 votes counted.
Joann Durbin 374 with 6 votes voided.
Treasurer with 407 votes counted and 4 voided.
Bernard Dobrin 137
Wilburn Young 266
Submitted by Walt Linden, Pen-Mixer National Director
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
July Rally
Well, it finally happened!
We have managed to have rallies in spite of floods, rally grounds finding more profitable customers, little groups, groups too large for the facility, conflicts of interest and an assortment of other issues ....... but now .......
So now, we look forward to seeing everyone at the NEAR and if not there, the August rally hosted by the Howie and Pat Newman.
We have managed to have rallies in spite of floods, rally grounds finding more profitable customers, little groups, groups too large for the facility, conflicts of interest and an assortment of other issues ....... but now .......
THE JULY, 2009 RALLY IS CANCELLED !!!!
Although we knew the rally in Shortsville might have had limited attendence due to the conflict with the International in Bowling Green, we were looking forward to attending instead of the International.So now, we look forward to seeing everyone at the NEAR and if not there, the August rally hosted by the Howie and Pat Newman.
June Rally Highlights
The June Pen-NY Mixer Rally was held at the Penn Yan, NY. ViewAfterSave airgrounds. Our hosts were Nelson & Neena Hansen, Jim & Sharon Fairbrother, Phil Liberatore & Lury Wallenbeck, Paul & Celeste Page. There were thirty coaches, with nine arriving Thursday and parking at the Penn Yan bowling alley until we could get into the fairgrounds on Friday morning.
Friday started with three o-clock wine and cheese (in the dark) due to a power outage because of a storm, 
the bang of thunder and torrential rain. Fish fry at the American Legion. We went in smaller groups to avoid a long wait. Back t
o the fairgrounds for birthday cake and ice cream provided by Sylvia for Ed’s seventieth. Camp fire and card games followed. The bang continued into Saturday with high temps expanding the balloon decorations until they blasted off like gun shots, one at a time throughout the day. Several visited the windmill and local shops. There was some horse activity and coach maintenance, a craft taught by Celeste Page. Dinner was catered by the Steve Owens’ family.
the bang of thunder and torrential rain. Fish fry at the American Legion. We went in smaller groups to avoid a long wait. Back t
o the fairgrounds for birthday cake and ice cream provided by Sylvia for Ed’s seventieth. Camp fire and card games followed. The bang continued into Saturday with high temps expanding the balloon decorations until they blasted off like gun shots, one at a time throughout the day. Several visited the windmill and local shops. There was some horse activity and coach maintenance, a craft taught by Celeste Page. Dinner was catered by the Steve Owens’ family. Entertainment was provided by the Crooked Lake Fiddlers. It began at 6:45. A desert buffet was provided at intermission. They continued to play until dark, finishing with AMAZING GRACE.
Sunday AM brought the sun and a delicious breakfast by Owens.
Highlights - Thanks to Bonnie Pollow
Pictures - Thanks to Jim Fairbrother
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Father's Day
To all you Fathers, step fathers and surrogate fathers, we wish you a great Father's day free of lawn mowing, broken tow bars and with a full tank of fuel.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Fingerlakers Joint Rally
Having just returned from the York, NY Firemen's field and the Fingerlaker Rally, I thought we might touch on some highlights since 26 Pen-NY Mixers attended. With a total of 45 coaches attending, it was one of the largest turnout's for a rally we have had in several years. We had members from the Fingerlakers, Pen-NY Mixers and Niagara Frontier Travel
ers along with Sam and Pat Allen (Northeast Area President).
ers along with Sam and Pat Allen (Northeast Area President).As always, there was plenty of good food, plus a scavenger hunt, and a road rally.
The highlight of the weekend was a "Grazing Dinner" at Bohn's Restaurant in Batavia to celebrate George and Milli
e Worden's 50th Wedding Anniversary. With over 200 attendees, many folks will not forget this rally f
or many years.
e Worden's 50th Wedding Anniversary. With over 200 attendees, many folks will not forget this rally f
or many years. One highlight, among many, was a beautiful hand made quilt made by the Pen-NY Mixer members and presented by Sylvia Plaisted.
Happy Anniversary, George and Millie !!!!!Chapter Sponsorship
An RV park in Texas has offered to sponsor our rallies and provide special offers to members visiting them. The name is OASIS RV RESORT in AMERLLO, TX. They might be worth consideration during your travels west. Below is the note they sent to us with their current rates (same as their internet site).
"Oasis RV Resort (on I-40 just west of Amarillo, TX) is a first class resort www.myrvoasis.com. I'm sure with all your activities, every once in a while your members are travelling on Interstate 40, so while they are on their way to a rally or just on their own, your members will know they have a great place to stay. PEN-NY Mixers members will receive a $20 nightly rate (A Class), $17 (C Class/5th Wheels), $15 (Trailers/B Class)! Oasis RV Resort provides all paved roads, concrete pads, 75' X 40' sites, private bathrooms, pool, spas, clubhouse and rally room, but don't believe me, check us out at www.myrvparkreviews.com .
If there is anything we can do to make your members happy along the way, let us know. At the very least they can get caught up on their laundry--its FREE!! ?"
Thomas Barr, tbarr@myrvoasis.com , 505-401-8540
Oasis RV Resort, info@myrvoasis.com , 888-789-9697 Resort phone
web site: www.myrvoasis.com
"Oasis RV Resort (on I-40 just west of Amarillo, TX) is a first class resort www.myrvoasis.com. I'm sure with all your activities, every once in a while your members are travelling on Interstate 40, so while they are on their way to a rally or just on their own, your members will know they have a great place to stay. PEN-NY Mixers members will receive a $20 nightly rate (A Class), $17 (C Class/5th Wheels), $15 (Trailers/B Class)! Oasis RV Resort provides all paved roads, concrete pads, 75' X 40' sites, private bathrooms, pool, spas, clubhouse and rally room, but don't believe me, check us out at www.myrvparkreviews.com .
If there is anything we can do to make your members happy along the way, let us know. At the very least they can get caught up on their laundry--its FREE!! ?"
Thomas Barr, tbarr@myrvoasis.com , 505-401-8540
Oasis RV Resort, info@myrvoasis.com , 888-789-9697 Resort phone
web site: www.myrvoasis.com
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