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Hello Fellow Chinook Members,
Debbie and I have been very busy with our three families, Rob and Jenny, Brian and Meghan, and Aaron and Jennifer. With Brian’s family, they have two young children, Chloe, who is 5½ years old and attending Kindergarten. The second is Owen, who is almost 1½ years old. Since both parents teach music instruction at local schools, we get to (happily) take care of both of them, while the parents are working, and pick up Chloe at her school twice a week. With Aaron’s family, we take their child, Kaylee, who’s also 5½ years old to her swimming lessons and then have dinner with them once a week. We are very happy to do this for them, as we believe it’s a special treat to help all of the young ones in our family as much as we can. Our oldest son, Rob and Jenny, have two grown sons, Nate, 24 years old, and Josh who is 22 years old, and temporarily living with us while he’s working at a local restaurant.
Hoodsport Rally
This rally was in a beautiful setting in Washington, as you will see in the pictures, and everyone had a terrific time at this one. Since we live in Mission Viejo, CA it was quite a long trip to get there, but it was totally worth it! Our hosts, Dale and Mary Frank did an absolutely amazing job organizing this rally! We had so much fun seeing old friends and meeting new members!
Rallies
Our Annual Rally this year will be in Wickenburg, Arizona, hosted by Mary Coleman, at the Desert Cypress Mobile/RV Park October 5th. The agenda looks packed with great activities! On Thursday, the first excursion will be the Vulture Ghost Town and Mine Tour, and on Friday we’ll do the Legends and Ghost Tour of Wickenburg. Both should be a lot of fun! Mary will need volunteers to drive the vans.
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It’s my privilege to welcome the following new members. Thank you so very much for joining our club, and we hope to see you at future rallies!
- Deborah and Steve Kerch - Julian, CA
- Cathy Litteneker and Randy Dixon - Pocatello, ID
- John Schwartz - Sun City, AZ
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Farewell
I have been privileged to be your Club President since the fall of 2015, but now it is time for me to step aside and let someone else have the pleasure of serving as President. This position in the club is by far the easiest because I write a message like this one, Chair Business meetings for the club, and am a spokesperson at rallies. The real work is done by our other Club officers. Without their amazing efforts we would not have a functioning RV Club.
I strongly urge every member of this club to seriously consider stepping up to run for this or one the other current openings for the following positions: President, Secretary, and One of our Members at Large. It’s your choice.
~ Bob Shetland, President
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>>> Dues! Dues! Dues! <<< |
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The membership renewal drive is running at full speed - at this point we have about 53% of the membership paid. Keep those checks coming!
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.
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 email and mailing
addresses. The format will accommodate two email addresses in the directory,
so if you would like an additional email listed, let Dave know.
Effective July 1, 2018 via an Electronic Board Meeting: "New members joining in July, August or September will be considered paid to the next year."
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Every year I receive inquiries of what payment systems we will accept. Sadly, although I love electronic payment systems, they charge organizations and companies to process payments and the board has pondered this and decided there is not an equitable solution. Increase dues? Not for this issue. Increase dues for those using a pay system - the process is intensive enough without adding that layer to the annual process. I have also been asked if they can just pay me and avoid the fee. Two issues here - it is not ethical and it also violates a principle of keeping personal funds and club funds totally separate. So what is the solution if you want to use a pay system? Many folks have been using their bank's bill pay system. Set it up once and just click it once a year to have their bank mail me a check. No razzle dazzle, no speed of light transaction, but the check usually arrives at my address in one to two weeks.
~ Dave Shehane, V.P. Membership and Webmaster
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Chinook RV Club Officers
to Be Elected at the October Annual Rally
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Elections for club officers are held at annual rallies each year. This year there are three great opportunities opening up for a chance to enhance your enjoyment of the Chinook RV Cub! In addition to the fun you will have in these positions, it is a wonderful opportunity to help the club stay vital and renewed by new people taking important roles and serving on our board. The term of office for all positions is for a 3-year period.
No club can function without the participation of its members, so please take a few moments to seriously consider stepping up and running for one of these positions.
The President – This officer presides over all business meetings at which they are present. If the President is not present or otherwise able to preside at a duly called business meeting, then one of the club Vice Presidents shall preside.
The Secretary – This officer records the minutes of all properly convened business and Annual Meetings and provides these minutes to the Board of Directors and the Membership for their approval. Copies of approved Minutes are provided to the Editor of the Club Newsletter and the Club's Webmaster for appropriate publication.
One of our Co-Members-at-Large – This officer carries out tasks delegated by the President and Board of Directors and serves as liaison between the membership and the board to provide member input at board meetings and business meetings.
If you are interested in one of these positions,
or know of someone who is,
let’s talk about it!
~ Dave Shehane, Chairman of the Nominating Committee
dshehane@gmail.com – 530-823-8047 (Home) – 503-784-0187 (Cell)
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UPCOMING RALLIES SNAPSHOT |
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Wickenburg, AZ Annual Rally - In October 5, Out October 9, 2022 - Desert Cypress Mobile Home & RV Park, https://www.desertcypress.com/, hosted by Mary Coleman (see article).
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Branson, MO - East Meets West Joint Rally #3. In May 8, Out May 11, 2023 - Branson Lakeside RV Park, https://bransonlakesidervpark.com/lakeside_rv_park/, hosted by Jim and Marnie Weidmaier (see article).
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Naches, WA Mini Rally - In May 25, Out May 28, 2023 (see article).
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Please Think About Hosting A Rally |
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You choose the location! It could be close to your home, somewhere you've always wanted to visit, or a favorite location you'd just love to share with others.
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Have your own ideas about some fun activities? Well now is your chance.
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Save $$$! Have your site paid for during the entire rally. You can even arrive a day early and leave a day after.
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See your name in lights! Just kidding, but in our minds you'll be the star of the show.
If you're thinking about hosting a rally, and please think about it, you can email me at debbieshetland@gmail.com or give me a call at 949-300-5231. I'll send you some more information and, if you decide to move forward, I'll help as much or as little as you would like.
~ Debbie Shetland, V.P. Rallies and Newsletter Editor
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<<< AUGUST RALLY RECAP >>> |
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HOODSPORT, WA Mini Rally
Held August 18-21, 2022
At the Glen Ayr Hood Canal Waterfront Resort - Hosted by Dale & Mary Frank
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What a great location for a rally -- right across the road from the Hood Canal section of the beautiful Puget Sound waterway! |
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The luscious trees and babbling creek seemed to surround us and complete the utterly peaceful feeling. Many thanks to Dale and Mary for picking such a marvelous RV Resort and for hosting a magnificent rally!
We had 30 Chinookers in 16 rigs (6 Concourse, 5 Glacier, 4 Destiny, and 1 Cascade).
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Seated (l to r): Bob Shetland, Jane Earley, Sue DeMartini, Mary Frank, Patsy Shehane, Jody Jory, Laura Duncan, Sue Campbell
Others (l to r): Jerry Earley, Suzie Hurston, Debbie Shetland, Mark Hurston, Mary Coleman, Ken & Robyn Baranek, David DeMartini, Vern & Mimi Starks, Dave Shehane, Dale Frank, Jim Donald, Roger & Lyn Erickson, Tom Hendrycks, Bill Jory, Wayne Duncan, Larry Campbell, Linda Hendrycks, John Colabella & Jan Pavia
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Thursday: As we got settled in our beautiful creekside site, our hosts Dale and Mary Frank happily greeted us with some surprise gifts - beautifully engraved rally wine glasses (which came in very handy a short time later), and a handsome engraved trinket box filled with tasty treats! What thoughtful gifts that we will truly treasure.
For all you future rally hosts out there, don't be frightened. You are not expected to give everyone gifts for coming to your rally. It is enough of a gift that you host! That being said, many thanks to Dale and Mary for going way beyond what was expected of them, and making sure their rally was indeed a memorable one!
That night we had a great spread for our Meet & Greet in the Club House. The food hit the spot after a long day on the road, and we all had such a great time visiting with old friends and getting to know some new ones, Ken and Robyn Baranek who just joined in June. We even helped Roger Erickson celebrate this 80th birthday!
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Friday: In the morning we were treated to Sweet Breads, and Rolls followed by our informative Tech Talk in Club House. Then we did a lot of visiting going RV Hopping to check out what everyone brought to give away. Late afternoon we had Happy Hour, followed by a Pig and Turkey Roast Potluck dinner at the Gazebo. Everyone always brings lots of tasty dishes to the potlucks, but I'm pretty sure fresh roasted pig and turkey was a first - and super delicious! Many thanks to Dale and Mary for the pièce de résistance. |
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Saturday: On this Free Day, there was a lot of technical stuff going on, including some work in Tom and Linda's Glacier. As Linda Hendrycks said, "No problem too big or too small for a fellow Roadrunner in need. My Superheroes!" |
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We also had a lot of fun visiting and just enjoying the resort before gathering for the group picture, followed by Happy Hour and Leftover Potluck Dinner on the last official night of the rally, when we all thanked Dale and Mary for a fantastic time. |
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Sunday: Time for many to hit the road, but a few stayed an extra day, and had an impromptu Happy Hour gathering, including some visiting relatives. |
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And so another fantastic Chinook Club gathering came to a happy ending. Again, many thanks to our fantastic hosts Dale and Mary Frank, and their family members who were also a big help. You did such a great job that we hope you'll consider doing it again sometime. |
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Check Out the Hoodsport Rally Photo Album! |
Thanks to Sue DeMartini, Lyn Erickson, Linda Hendrycks, Mark Hurston, and my hubby Bob, the photos above are but a small representation of those taken at the rally. Click this link to view all the photos:
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WICKENBURG, AZ (19th Annual)
In October 5 (Wed.) - Out October 9 (Sun.), 2022
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Mary Coleman has done a wonderful job planning our 19th Annual Rally at the Desert Cypress Mobile Home & RV Park where we will not only enjoy a CATERED DINNER FROM DILLONS BBQ, have our annual business meeting and elections, but also enjoy excursions to the VULTURE GHOST TOWN & MINE TOUR and the LEGENDS AND GHOST TOUR OF WICKENBURG. |
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Desert Cypress is the preeminent Mobile Home & RV Park in historic Wickenburg, Arizona. Family owned and operated for over 49 years, the owners of the 55+ plus Park are committed to providing a safe, clean and friendly environment for all of their residents and RV guests. |
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The Park is within walking distance of downtown and its multitude of shops, restaurants, and one of the finest western museums in Arizona.
To make things even better it is located in the center of hundreds of miles of desert trails to explore.
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Attendees:
- Mary Coleman (Host)
- Doug & Oleta Askerman
- Ray & Linda Blackburn
- Mary Esther Chavarela
- John Colabella & Jan Pavia
- Mike & Judy Davidson
- Sue & David DeMartini
- Jane & Jerry Earley
- Dale & Mary Frank
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- Ole & Barbara Jensen
- Bill & Jody Jory
- David & Micky Morgan
- Rich & Judy Scollay
- Dave & Patsy Shehane
- Bob & Debbie Shetland
- John Schwartz
- Skip & Patty White
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LOCATION: DESERT CYPRESS MOBILE HOME & RV PARK, 610 JACK BURDEN ROAD, WICKENBURG, AZ 85390
- THE PARK IS LOCATED JUST AS YOU ARE ENTERING TOWN RIGHT AFTER OR RIGHT BEFORE McDONALD'S, DEPENDING ON WHICH WAY YOU ARE ARRIVING FROM. THERE IS A SEPARATE SECTION FOR GROUPS AND WE HAVE 20 OUT OF 26 SITES RESERVED.
HOST: Mary Coleman
THERE ARE 2 SHOWERS STALLS EACH FOR MEN AND WOMEN. WE DO HAVE USE OF THE RECREATION HALL FOR THE WHOLE RALLY, WHICH HAS A MINI KITCHEN AND FRIDGE.
COST:
- $360 PER RIG, SINGLE $300, INCLUDES CAMPSITE
- SEND A DEPOSIT OF $100 TO: MARY COLEMAN C/O 10048 N 171 DR, WADDELL, AZ 85355
- (THEY ONLY TAKE CASH OR CHECK. 20 SPACES ARE PAID AND RESERVED FOR 1ST NIGHT)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5
- PICK UP VANS FORD ABOUT 3:30 BRING INSURANCE/DRIVERS LICENSES
- 4-5 PM MEET & GREET WITH COLD FOOD AND WINE IN CLUB HOUSE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6
- 8:30 PICK UP TWO 8 PASSENGER VANS BRING INSURANCE/DRIVERS LICENSES (IF NOT PICKED UP WEDNESDAY)
- 7 TO 8 AM SWEET ROLLS AND MUFFINS AT MY RIG BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGE
- 9:30 LEAVE FOR THE 10 AM VULTURE GHOST TOWN & MINE TOUR
- NOON PIZZA IN THE CLUB HOUSE
- AFTER LUNCH TECH TALK AND BOOK/MISC EXCHANGE AT YOUR RIG
- 4:30 PM GATHER FOR COCKTAIL HOUR AND VISITING
- 5:30 POTLUCK DINNER CLUB HOUSE BRING TABLE SERVICE & BEVERAGE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
- 7 TO 8 AM SWEET ROLLS AND MUFFINS AT MY RIG BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGE
- 9:30 LEAVE FOR THE 10 AM FOR LEGENDS AND GHOST TOUR OF WICKENBURG COLD WATER BOTTLES & LAP BLANKETS ARE ON BOARD
- FREE TIME TO MEANDER AROUND TOWN AND HAVE LUNCH ON YOR OWN
- 3-3:30 RETURN VANS
- 4 PM BOARD MEETING
- 4:30 PM GATHER FOR COCKTAIL HOUR AND VISITING
- 5:30 CATERED DINNER FROM DILLONS BBQ BRING YOUR OWN TABLE SERVICE
- FOLLOWED BY ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
- 7 TO 8 AM SWEET ROLLS AND MUFFINS AT MY RIG IF THERE IS ANY LEFT BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGE
- ON YOUR OWN
- 4:30 PM GATHER FOR COCKTAIL HOUR AND VISITING
- 5:30 POTLUCK DINNER WITH ALL OUR LEFTOVERS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
- CHECK OUT IS ELEVEN, DRIVE SAFE AND I HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD TIME
P.S.
- I WILL NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP PICK UP AND DRIVE THE 2 VANS.
~ Mary Coleman
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~~~ EAST MEETS WEST JOINT RALLY #3 ~~~
BRANSON, MO Mini Rally
In May 8 (Mon.) - Out May 11 (Thurs.), 2023
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Experience world-famous live entertainment, thrilling
attractions, outdoor beauty, delicious food and genuine
Ozarks hospitality that will make you feel right at home!
Branson is an Ozark town in southwest Missouri known as a family vacation destination. Its 76 Country Boulevard is famously lined with theaters, which once hosted mostly country music performers but today present diverse entertainment. Also along the strip are the Marvel Cave, the Wild West-style Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction and Silver Dollar City, an 1800s-themed amusement park with live music.
Our “East meets West”3” is now open for reservations. The reservation window is September 10-2022 until April 10-2023. The total number of sites is now 41. Some very important items, Jim has negotiated a 20% discount below listed price. Everyone needs to look at the park map closely. We have the shelter all 3 days, the back-in rally row are the BLUE sites along the shelter, the other Blue back-in sites are ours also to make 41 sites; we will also have the YELLOW pull through. The full price per night including tax will be Blue $ 42.43 the Yellow will be $44.93.
The earlier you make your reservation, you will get the best price and location. Everyone can make a reservation on line or by phone 417-334-2915, Angie is very knowledgeable. Make sure you let them know you are making a reservation for the “Chinook Rally.“ The deposit is one night and is NON REFUNDABLE.
LOCATION: Branson Lakeside RV Park, 300 South Boxcar Willie Drive, Branson, MO
65616 (located right on the White River, also called Lake Taneycomo)
HOSTS: Jim and Marnie Weidmaier
SITES RESERVED: 41
COST: The full price per night including tax will be Blue back-in Sites $42.43; the Yellow Pull through will be $44.93.
When you make your reservation please let me know as the VP of Rallies, so I can keep a track of the reservations. I will forward the list as necessary to Jim and Marnie.
~ Debbie Shetland, V.P. of Rallies & Newsletter Editor
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~~~ HOMECOMING MINI RALLY #3 ~~~
NACHES, WA
In May 18 (Thurs.) - Out May 21 (Sun.), 2023
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In 2003 the club had its Homecoming Rally that included a tour of the Chinook RV plant and an exclusive barbeque with Gary Lukehart, the founder and then-owner of Trail Wagons Inc., the manufacturer of the Chinook motorhome. Eileen Disbrow, from the Chinook Camping Club, (the East club) has provided a link to a movie of the photos from that event: CCC 2003 Sep Yakima Washington.mp4
In 2019 Marty and Tom Dittmar put together a second Homecoming Rally on Gary and Mary Lukehart's historic 153 acre Running Springs Ranch in Naches, Washington, and in 2023 we're going to do it again! Check out the write-up in the August 2019 Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3cpCCeo.
The Lukehart ranch is not an RV Park, but a unique event center that borders the Naches River. As such, this piece of the Old West has neither hook-ups nor a dump station, so this will definitely be DRY CAMPING. Dogs are welcome.
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The ranch has an incredible
collection of old artifacts.
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LOCATION: Running Springs Ranch, 271 Running Springs Lane, Naches, WA 98937
HOSTS: Marty & Tom Dittmar (martynannie@gmail.com 509-930-8731)
Marty and Tom are very excited about putting together this rally for us. So far, the following members have said they are interested in attending:
- Rick & Patti Anthony
- Ken & Robyn Baranek
- Mike & Sue Bonnet
- Larry & Sue Campbell (If still camping next year)
- Mike & Judy Davidson
- Ben & Sharon Dayot
- Marty & Tom Dittmar
- Jim & Nancy Donald
- Jane & Jerry Earley
- Dale & Mary Frank (will do Branson & Naches)
- Mark & Suzie Hurston
- Gene & Marcia Johnson
- Bill & Jody Jory
- Katherine Quinby & Sara Myers
- Fran Rehrmann
- Doug & Kathleen Sapp
- Jim Scharff
- Vern & Mimi Starks
- Doug Tyler
If anyone else is interested, you can reply to this newsletter, and I will pass your info on to Marty and Tom.
Rally Details & Costs: TBD
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A Little Humor to Brighten Your Day |
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Want to share an interesting and fun Chinook travel experience?
Forward your short write-ups on some of the great trips you've taken in your Chinooks to
debbieshetland@gmail.com -- and don't forget some photos!
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Great Forum for Technical Questions |
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A valuable resource that is not a part of the club is the free group site ChinookRVOwners, which I run and moderate. Most all members of the club are members of the site as well but there are many that are not part of the club. This forum is mostly technical – troubleshooting, problem solving, references and questions. Link is https://groups.io/g/Chinookrvowners. This site was at Yahoo Groups for nearly 15 years and is now moved to groups.io. ~ Dave Shehane, V.P. Membership and Webmaster
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To Join the Chinook RV Club Facebook Page |
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Our Facebook Page is private and hidden, so if you haven't already joined, there's a little process you need to follow:
- If a club member wants to join our club's FB page they must first be signed up with Facebook.
- I can only send invitations to FB Friends, so send me a friend request.
- I will then issue an invitation to the club's FB page, which the member must accept to complete the process.
- Then, I will “unfriend” the member in my personal FB account. Please do not take this as a slight! Our friendship will still exist at the Chinook RV Club page, but there is no telling if our social media preferences align, and I do not want to take a chance that our individual preferences would in any way endanger our Chinook related relationship!
~ Dave Shehane, V.P. Membership and Webmaster
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Chinook History Since 1938 |
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First Generation
1971 Chinook 18 Plus
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Second Generation
1988 Chinook Concourse 18+
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Third Generation
1998 Chinook Concourse XL
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THE CHINOOK SONG (OPUS THREE) by Al Enriquez 9/17/2003
(Sung to the tune of On Top of Old Smokey)
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WE ARE HAPPY RV'ERS
WE SELDOM GET SHOOK
AND OF ALL OUR POSSESSIONS
WE LOVE OUR CHINOOK
WE TRAVEL THE HIGHWAYS
WITH NO CARES TO BEAR
WHEN WE STOP AND HOOK-UP
MOST PEOPLE STARE
THEY GATHER AROUND
TO ADMIRE OUR RIG
WE ASK THEM INSIDE
IF THEY'RE NOT TOO BIG
REFRAIN
WE'VE TRAVELED THE COUNTRY
AND WHEREVER WE ROAM
IN OUR TWENTY-ONE FOOTER
WE NEVER MISS HOME
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WE GO EAST AND WEST
NORTH AND SOUTH TOO
WE FACE HILLS AND MOUNTAINS
THEY'RE EASY TO DO
WITH ONLY TWO SEATS
IT IS QUITE A THRILL
TO NOT HAVE TO WORRY
IF GRANDKIDS ARE STILL
TRAILWAGONS GO FORWARD
KEEP CHINOOKS WITH ZEST
FOR AS LONG AS WE'RE ABLE
WE'LL BE DRIVING THE BEST!
WE ARE HAPPY RV'ERS
WE SELDOM GET SHOOK
AND OF ALL OUR POSSESSIONS
WE LOVE OUR CHINOOK
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Club Officers 2021-2022
President:
Bob Shetland bshetland2@gmail.com
V. P. Membership:
Dave Shehane dshehane@gmail.com
V. P. Rallies:
Debbie Shetland debbieshetland@gmail.com
Secretary:
Patsy Shehane pashehane@gmail.com
Treasurer:
Mary Coleman maryccoleman@hotmail.com
Co-Members-at-Large:
Dale Frank dale.frank@centurytel.net and Jane Earley earleyjane@gmail.com
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:
TBD
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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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