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Hello Fellow Chinook Members,
Since we only had one Rally in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we never had our Annual Meeting with Elections last September. We decided to postpone this meeting to this year in September when we will have our Annual Meeting with Elections at the HEBER City Rally.
Great news we’d like to share! Thanks to our wonderful neighbor across the street (he works for MemorialCare Medical Group), long story short, we got our Covid-19 shots this past Sunday (Feb 7) late in the afternoon!
I know some of you might be hesitant to get a vaccination, but I urge you to get one. I firmly believe this is the only way that we will be able to get past this terrible pandemic.
We do have some rallies planned for 2021, and we hope many of you will want to participate. It will be challenging to attend a rally under COVID conditions, but be assured we are planning to keep all of us safe with strict adherence to all local and prevailing standards at the planned rallies.
The 2021 QUINCY Rally has been CANCELLED!!
We have good news and bad news. The good news is that we found out on Christmas Day that another grandchild is on the way. The bad news is that the little bundle is due in May, and we don't want to be away from home at that time. Since no one in the club was able to take over as hosts, we had to cancel this rally. BUT if members still want to visit the area, Pioneer RV Park is a GREAT destination in Quincy, CA, in the mountains of Placer County. Quincy is an historical town, with lots to see and do, many restaurants, museums, etc. We can make it a FLASH Rally - just see the article below for details.
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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!
- Tom and Jan Vala - Portland, OR
- Alan and Julie Weeks - Anacortes, WA
- Alysen Hesselroth - Othello, WA
~ Bob Shetland, President
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We are very sad to have to say goodbye to our friend and fellow Chinooker Kelli Scheese, She will be missed. We want to express heartfelt and sincere condolences from all the members in the club to Jerry Scheese and his family.
Kelli passed away in January. She had been having seizures over the past two years, and was hospitalized at least twice, but there were no diagnoses. She leaves Jerry, her husband, four children and several grandchildren. No services were held.
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Kelli loved to travel and camp. She and Jerry are Charter Members of our Chinook Club. |
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Given everything that has been going on, the publishing of the hardcopy directory is somewhat behind this year. I hope to get it out before the first real rally! Meantime, here is a link to the electronic version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZQYR-nG2HF5DKbN9Rii26olh5QyczcTi/view?usp=sharing. Please review your entry and let me know if anything needs updating so I can get the changes into the printed version. I also am aware that I have not updated the photo directory lately...a task I shall assign myself to complete this this month.
~ Dave Shehane, V.P. Membership and Webmaster
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UPCOMING RALLIES SNAPSHOT |
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Casa Grande, AZ - In March 1, Out March 4, 2021 - Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Fiesta Grande Website, hosted by Mary & Bob Coleman. (see article)
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Quincy, CA - RALLY CANCELLED. May 2021 - Pioneer RV Park, http://pioneerrvpark.com/, (see article)
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Canyonville, OR - In July 15, Out July 18, 2021 - Seven Feathers RV Resort, http://www.sevenfeathersrvresort.com/, hosted by Debbie & Bob Shetland. (see article)
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Heber City, UT (18th Annual) - In September 19, Out September 23, 2021 - Mountain Valley RV Resort, https://mountainvalleyrv.com, hosted by Sue & David DeMartini. (see article)
Please Consider Hosting a Rally in 2022
I'll send you a checklist, walk you through it, and help you along the way.
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Just an Informal Get-Together
Just let me know where you're going to be and when. I'll let the membership know in case anyone would like to join you. That's just about it. You don't have to organize anything, and everyone makes their own arrangements.
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CASA GRANDE, AZ Mini Rally
In March 1 (Mon.) - Out March 4 (Thurs.), 2021
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This fun and friendly, age-qualified (55+) RV resort in Casa Grande is centrally located between Phoenix and Tucson. Fiesta Grande RV Resort offers all kinds of amenities to ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay, including two heated swimming pools, a jacuzzi, lounging area, an inviting dance floor, an extensive lending library, eight shuffleboard courts, eight horseshoe pits, a pool hall with six tables, and ample card rooms. The park is located within easy walking distance of grocery stores, banks, restaurants, and several shopping centers such as Walmart and Home Depot.
The park has put in place enhanced health and safety measures intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Guests must adhere to all property rules, as well as all health advisories issued by relevant governmental and health authorities, relating to COVID-19 social distancing and hygiene practices during their stay.
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LOCATION: Fiesta Grande RV Resort, 1511 East Florence Blvd Casa Grande, AZ 85122
CONTACT & RESERVATIONS:
ANYONE CAN STILL SIGN UP AND HOPEFULLY ARE ABLE TO BE CLOSE TO US. WE ARE IN SITES 500 TO 508. SIGN UPS CAN GO THROUGH KELSEY (844-289-6234, [email protected]) OR THE FIESTA GRANDE RV RESORT (520-836-7222). THE DEPOSIT IS $56. NIGHTLY RATE WITH GOOD SAM IS $50.40.
WE HAVE 7 RIGS & 12 PEOPLE. WE ARE DOING THE FOOD. NO GROUP TRAVELS TO SEE STUFF. PLANNING ON BINGO.
WE ARE GOING WITH A SIMPLE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER MENU WHICH WILL BE EASY FOR US TO SERVE WITH GLOVES AND MASKS.
MON NIGHT MEET & GREET: CROISSANT SANDWICHES, BROCCOLI SALAD & WINE
TUES BREAKFAST: SWEET ROLLS, FRUIT CUPS, CAN DO EGGS, TEA & COFFEE
TUES LUNCH: CHICKEN & SWISS ROLLERS (COSTCO) CHIPS & COOKIES
TUES DINNER: FISH FRY, KFC COLESLAW, VEG RELISH & ICE CREAM BARS
WED BREAKFAST: SWEET ROLLS, FRUIT CUPS, CAN DO EGGS, TEA & COFFEE
WED LUNCH: CHILI, CRACKERS, CHIPS & COOKIES
WED DINNER: MEAT LOAF, ROSEMARY POTATOES & VEGETABLE
THUR BREAKFAST: WHATEVER IS LEFT! TAKE IT WITH YOU
THE TOTAL CHARGE WOULD BE $20 EACH PERSON.
WE WILL PLAY CARD BINGO WITH $$ PRIZES, SOME BOARD GAMES OR WHATEVER ELSE WE CAN COME UP WITH.
IT SHOULD BE A RELAXING EASY RALLY, PLEASE COME
OPTIONAL THINGS TO DO ON YOUR OWN (BECAUSE OF COVID)
SHAMROCK DAIRY (IF THEY ARE DOING TOURS)
ROOSTER COGBURNS OSTRICH FARM
NEON SIGN PARK (CASA GRANDE)
ST ANTHONY’S GREEK ORTHODOX MONASTERY
CASA GRANDE RUINS
~ Mary Coleman
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QUINCY, CA Mini Rally Has Been Cancelled
(Was Scheduled for May 13-16, 2021)
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IF MEMBERS STILL WANT TO GO,
WE CAN MAKE IT A FLASH RALLY!!!
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Please consider visiting the park in this beautiful location on your own. Whether you decide to go at the time we originally planned to have our rally, or another time, after you make your reservation, just let me know, and I'll pass on the info to our membership.
Pioneer RV Park, 1326 Pioneer Rd, Quincy, CA 95971
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CANYONVILLE, OR Mini Rally
In July 13 (Thurs.) - Out July 18 (Sun.), 2021
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Seven Feathers RV Resort is a quiet and pristine place in the heart of beautiful Southern Oregon, located at Exit 99 off the I-5. In the "Land of Umpqua" it is nestled in a canyon of Douglas Fir and Pines where their fragrance lingers long after quiet hours.
It is a beautiful park with well spaced sites, level concrete pads with patios , and 23 acres of manicured lawns and lush landscaping. There's a heated pool and hot tub, fitness center, family-style showers and restrooms, golf packages, guest lounge, gift gallery, 24-hour Seven Feathers Truck Stop with grocery, deli/ice cream (both within walking distance), a garden walk along Jordan Creek, and shuttle service to the Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort across the street. Check out the resort Site Map. |
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LOCATION: Seven Feathers RV Resort, 325 Quintioosa Drive, Canyonville, Oregon 97417 (from I -5, exit 99)
HOSTS: Debbie and Bob Shetland
SITES RESERVED: 15
RESERVATIONS & CONTACT: Contact Debbie Shetland at [email protected] or (949) 300-5231. If you wish to come earlier and/or stay later, please let me know, so I can see if the park can accommodate. Outside of rally dates, regular camping fees will apply, but they do offer discounts for Good Sam, Family Motor Coach, AAA, AARP, Senior, Active or Non active Military.
DEPOSIT: $67 includes first night stay of $57 plus $10 toward rental of the Barbeque Pavilion. Send your $67 check payable to Debbie Shetland, 28402 Daroca, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.
ADDITIONAL COST: When you check in, you will be charged for the remaining two nights at $57/night and pay for any extra nights.
DEADLINE: Deposit due by June 5th.
ACTIVITIES: TBD
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HEBER CITY, UT (17th Annual)
In September 19 (Sun.) - Out September 23 (Thurs.), 2021
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Mountain Valley RV Resort, located in beautiful Heber City, Utah, is one of the finest RV resorts in the Western United States and the highest rated park in Utah with a 10/10/10 Good Sam rating. The resort is just off HWY 40 in Heber City, located in Northern Utah just 45 minutes east of Salt Lake City, 20 minutes south of I-80 (Park City) and 30 minutes east of I-15 (Orem). It is sheltered by the stunning Rocky Mountains of the beautiful Heber Valley that is home to blue ribbon fishing on the Provo River and over 90 holes of championship golf.
The resort has two swimming pools (one for families and one for adults), two pickleball courts, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, and a dog park. It also has a new clubhouse featuring conference room with kitchen, small game room, indoor/outdoor fireplace, exercise room, large foyer with large screen TV and pool table.
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We have 15 signed up so far, and that means we can go forward with the rally, and even though it's past the 1-10 deadline, they should have spaces available; there's just no guarantee that they will be near the group. Our original 20 sites were P 1-9 and P 12-22, so when making a reservation, ask to be within or close to those sites if possible. |
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- Blackburn, Ray and Linda
- Jensen, Ole and Barbara
- Boswell, Marc and Diana
- Chavarela, Mary Esther
- Colabella, John and Jane Pavia
- Coleman, Bob and Mary
- Crawford, Peggy and Sean
- Davidson, Mike and Judy
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- DeMartini, Sue and David
- Forsman, Michelle and John
- Frank, Dale and Mary
- Jory, Bill and Jody
- Shetland, Bob and Debbie
- Tyler, Doug
- Weidmaier, Jim and Marnie
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LOCATION: Mountain Valley RV Resort, 2120 South Hwy 40, Heber City, UT 84032
HOSTS: Sue and David DeMartini
SITES RESERVED: 20 originally
RESERVATIONS: Call Mountain Valley RV Resort at 435-657-6100 to reserve your site under your name and pay the deposit. Ask to be put close to sites already filled by our group, so we can be close together in case we don't fill all our spaces. Tell them that David and Sue DeMartini are the hosts under Chinook RV Club. Please notify David and Sue when you've made your reservation: [email protected].
CANCELLATION POLICY: Deposits are refundable minus a $10 cancellation fee if reservation is canceled at least 8 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. If you cancel within the 8 days of your arrival you forfeit the deposit amount. No-shows will be charged full rental charges for time reserved.
DEPOSIT: $63.49
TOTAL COST: $253.96
EXCURSION: TBD
It will be such a treat to see old friends and get to know some new ones!
~ Sue DeMartini
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Forward your short write-ups on some of the great trips you've taken in your Chinooks to
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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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Club Google Folder and the Online Directories |
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~ Dave Shehane, VP Membership
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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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Chinook RV Club Vehicle Name Plaques Available |
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Available to Members for Just $35.00
These plaques are durable engraved plastic, so they will not fade or wear out, and come with a chain to hang on your Chinook. Club members proudly display them at rallies to identify their coaches.
To order send your check for $35 directly to Barbara Jensen, 1255 S. Sandy Hill Drive, West Covina, CA 91791. Include the names as you would like them displayed on the plaque, including your city, state.
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Club Officers 2019-2021
President:
V. P. Membership:
V. P. Rallies:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Co-Members-at-Large:
Immediate Past President:
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Other Club Positions
Webmaster:
Editor:
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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