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Since our last newsletter in June, we had two very exciting rallies in Victoria and Comox, on Vancouver Island. These two rallies made it worth the long trip to Canada! There were many activities, met new members, and we all had a wonderful time, as you will see in the pages below.
We also held elections, for the V.P. Rallies and Secretary positions. Debbie Shetland was elected V.P. Rallies by a unanimous vote.
The Secretary position is open as of this date. We need someone to step up to perform this job, as it is vital to the success of our club. Please contact Dave Shehane (Nominating Committee Chairman) at dshehane@gmail.com if you are interested.
Duties for this position are as follows:
- “The Club Secretary shall accurately record the of all properly convened Business and Annual Meetings and provide these minutes to the Board of Directors and the Membership for their approval. Copies of the approved Minutes shall be provided to the Editor of the Club Newsletter and the Club’s Webmaster for appropriate publication.”
I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome our new new members. Thank you all for joining our club, and we hope to see you at future rallies! Feel free to send us an email with any ideas you may have about possibly hosting a rally!
- Wayne and Laura Duncan - Gig Harbor, WA
- Mike and Sue Buettell - Friday Harbor, WA
- Dan and Katherine Ely - Duvall, WA
- Chris Rynhart - Shingle Springs, CA
- Don and Jenelle Alastra - Yuma, AZ
- Ralf and Gail Pentzek - Gibsons, BC, Canada
- Douglas Potts and Sara van Ammelrooy - San Diego, CA
- Jeanie Dardini - Healdsburg, CA
- John and Marilyn Hocking - Alta Loma, CA
- Harvey and Jackie Martin (returning members) - Hot Springs, SD
In closing, I would like to extend the club's heartfelt thanks to Linda Blackburn for being an excellent V.P. Rallies these past three years.
We look forward to seeing many of you at the Redding rally in October!
-- Bob Shetland, President
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>>> Dues! Dues! Dues! <<<
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DUES DEADLINE: September 30th!!!
It would be really nice to have the season close on time, so Dave can get the new Membership Directory out in a timely manner.
If you haven't already paid,
please send your
$35.00 check to
Chinook RV Club
c/o Dave Shehane
2280 Country Lane
Auburn, CA 95603
Please advise Dave, our V.P. Membership,
of any changes in e-mail and mailing addresses.
Dave is looking into changing the format a bit to accommodate another email address in the directory. If you would like an additional email listed, let Dave know.
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Upcoming Rallies Snapshot
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- Redding, CA - In October 13, Out October 16, 2016 (see article)
- Pahrump, NV - In March 30, Out April 2, 2017 - Lakeside Casino and RV Park, hosted by Vera and Bob Raudman
- Quincy, CA - In May 18, Out May 21, 2017 - Pioneer RV Park, hosted by Jan Olmsted and Kathy Bailey
- Branson, MO - In September 25, Out September 30, 2017 - East Meets West at Branson Lakeside RV Park, hosted by Jim and Marnie Weidmaier.
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Linda Speaks (V.P. Rallies)
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This is my last input into the Chinook newsletter as your Vice President of Rallies.
Dear Fellow Chinookers: I have heard that the two Canadian rallies were top tier, wonderful, fun, and the Host and Hostesses were wonderful as well.
I am so grateful for the hosts and hostesses of our Canadian Rallies.
Charlene, I am told, was great. She had a lot on her plate with planning, shopping, cooking, and a sick husband to look after. I am told she is Wonder Woman.
I was also told that some of our Chinookers gave assistance to Charlene in every way they could. Thank you one and all.
I also understand that Gary and Lucy's rally went well too. Thank you both for your hard work.
Since I wasn't there (Ba-Humbug), I'll rely on our NEW VP of Rallies Debbie Shetland to provide you with the inside information on both rallies.
By the way, congratulations to my successor Debbie Shetland. I know she will be great, and I hope that all our members will support her as you have me. I never had any trouble booking a rally - some even volunteered. I had so many great Hosts and Hostesses. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all of those who have served our club - you made my term as VP very easy. Love you all.
See you at the rallies,
--Linda Blackburn, Outgoing VP of Rallies
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VICTORIA, BC, Canada (13th Annual Rally)
Held July 25 - 29, 2016
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Sixteen coaches with 31 Chinookers attended our annual rally at the beautiful West Bay Marine Village RV Park. Many thanks to our hosts Gordon and
Charlene Tufford and, of course, to Garry Brown and anyone else who helped out. The location was gorgeous, the possible activities were numerous, the food was plentiful, and the comraderie was fantastic.
The first night, we all gathered at the Tufford site for a Meet & Greet with snacks and catered cold plates, where we enjoyed visiting with old friends and getting to know new ones.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday were free days to enjoy
Butchart Gardens, Royal BC Museum, Empress Hotel, Tour Inner Harbour (walk), Harbour Ferry Tours, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria Chinatown, Downtown Shopping, City Bus Tours, Horse Carriage Tours, Visit BC Legislature Buildings, Whale Watching Tours, and People Watching.
We held our Annual Meeting and dinner at the Gorge Vale Golf Club on Tuesday night, and had tasty pot lucks on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Many of the group gathered around a campfire that last night, compliments of Don and Jenelle Alastra - a fitting end to a wonderful rally.
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Deuce Days V
intage Car Show - Downtown Victoria on July 24th
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Meet & Greet at the Tufford Site on July 25th
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COMOX, BC, Canada (Mini Rally)
Held July 29 - August 2, 2016
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Many of the attendees of the Victoria rally joined a few other Chinookers, for a total of 14 coaches, at the Cape Lazo RV Park in Comox, BC, Canada, where Garry and Lucy Brown put together a wonderful, activity-filled rally.
We gathered in the park pavilion on the first night for a pot luck, and Garry told us all about the plans for the next few days.
On Saturday Garry provided shuttle runs to
the Filberg Festival on the grounds of Filberg Lodge and to the Marina Park
for the artisans shows and stage entertainment.
Sunday we took a bus up to Mt. Washington where we rode the ski lift to the top. At 4000 ft. we had a stupendous view of surrounding mountains and the entire Comox Valley below us, and even met some very friendly birds. Thankfully we went up the mountain when we did because within an hour clouds rolled in and obscured the view at the top. After traveling down the ski lift through the clouds we met up in Mt. Washington Alpine Lodge for lunch. That night we had a pizza party at the Brown's house just up the road from the RV park.
Monday Garry
provided shuttle service into town for a pancake breakfast; parade; car show; and the Build, Bail and Sail boat race
at the marina. Some visited the Hearts Rocks Beach adjacent to the park.
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Telegraph Cove, BC, Canada
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Ten of our Chinookers stayed on the island and went on to Telegraph Cove after the Comox rally. On the second day some enjoyed corn on the cob and misc. at Jenelle & Don's. That night we went to dinner together. The Earley's left Thursday AM. We had enough fish for a light dinner that night. Friday, Garry & Lucy, Gail & Ralf left. Bob fished Friday afternoon on his own. We didn't see Jenelle & Don again, and we left Saturday AM.
It was a great time on the island with three rallies back to back.
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REDDING, CA Mini Rally October 13 - 16, 2016
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LOCATION: Redding Premier RV resort 280 N Boulder Dr, Redding, CA 96003
530-246-0101 888-710-8450
RESERVATIONS & CONTACT: Vera Raudman, 23427 Susana Ave, Torrance, CA 90505 raudvera@aol.com (310) 378-5107
COST: Approx $150.00
DEPOSIT: None required. Pay on arrival.
DEADLINE: August 31, 2016
SITES:
16 spaces have been reserved.
ACTIVITIES: Primary attraction will be “Return of the Salmon Festival” held at the Coleman National Fish Hatchery in Anderson, CA Held on Saturday, October 15th, 2016. SEE:
http://www.fws.gov/coleman/happenings.html
We will use a couple of the attendees' RVs for transportation.
More activities may be added.
Redding is sold out of the spaces assigned to our rally. We have 16 coming and Premier resort will accept reservations directly with them and give the rally discount. If you book directly with them please let Vera know to be included in the rally plan. Her number is (310) 378-5107 or (310) 663- 5642.
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1994 Chinook Concourse For Sale - $19,500
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1994 Chinook Premier with 51,000 actual (Carfax verified) miles). Garaged, very clean,no problems. Listing on Craigslist- Prescott,Arizona with pictures. Douglas Ferrin 928-227-7360 (txt is best) or email douglasferrin@gmail.com.
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Chinook RV Club 13th Annual Meeting
West Bay Marine Village RV Park
453 Head Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
July 26, 2016
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I. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by President Bob Shetland at 6:10 pm at the Gorge Vale Golf Club in Victoria.
II. Attendance/Quorum:
President Shetland declared that we could proceed with the business of the club as there were enough members present to establish a quorum. (15 Chinooks)
III. Minutes:
The minutes from the General Meeting on October 15, 2015 at Distant Drums RV Resort in Camp Verde, Arizona have been published in the November, 2015 Road Runner Newsletter of the Chinook RV Club for all to read, and copies are available if anyone would like to read them.
IV. Treasurer’s Report:
Treasurer Mary Coleman gave the Annual Report for the fiscal year ending September 15, 2015. It began with a balance of $9,790.04. Expenses for rallies, bank charges, printing, postage and supplies totaled $5,640.63, leaving an ending balance of $4,149.41. It was moved and seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
V. Vice President of Membership Report:
Vice President Membership, Dave Shehane reported that we have eight new members, so we now have total of 78. Dues are still $35.00 per year and are due by the end of September.
VI. Vice President of Rallies Report:
Vice President of Rallies, Linda Blackburn was unable to attend this rally, but sent a message that the last rally for 2016 will be in Redding, California on October 13 until October 16th.
VII. Nominations:
Debbie Shetland was nominated for Vice President of Rallies. Motions carried. Mary Esther Chavarela now retiring as Secretary. No one volunteered to replace her.
VIII. Old/Unfinished Business:
We all gave a moment of silence to remember Mike Froess and Phil Beautrow, who have passed away this year.
IX. New Business:
No new business.
XII. Adjournment: Debbie Shetland moved that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:59 pm.
Respectfully Submitted
by Barbara Jensen
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Club Officers 2016
President:
Bob Shetland bshetland2@gmail.com
V. P. Membership:
Dave Shehane dshehane@gmail.com
V. P. Rallies:
Linda Blackburn llb2010@att.net
Secretary:
Mary Esther Chavarela mechavarela@earthlink.net
Treasurer:
Mary Coleman maryccoleman@hotmail.com
Member-At- Large:
Barbara Jensen (626) 919-0751
Immediate Past President:
Dave Shehane dshehane@gmail.com
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Other Club Positions
Webmaster:
Dave Shehane webmaster@chinookrvclub.com
Editor:
Debbie Shetland debbieshetland@gmail.com
Club Historian:
Margie Froess marjoriefroess@gmail.com
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PURPOSE: This Club (Chinook RV Club) exists to promote social, recreational & informational exchange activities that provide for the enjoyment and pleasurable use of all its members. Our club functions primarily in the western and central US, although it is open to qualified members from the Eastern club (Chinook Camping Club).
DUES : Our dues are $35.00/year. Our fiscal and membership year is October 1 through September 30. Prompt payment not only helps Treasurer in budgeting expenses, but also helps the V.P. Membership to produce our Membership Directory. Please advise V.P. Membership of any changes in e-mail and mailing addresses.
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