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Hello Fellow Chinook Members,
I hope this finds you well and happy.
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.
We have two scheduled Rallies for the rest of this year:
The Seven Feathers RV Resort in Canyonville, Oregon
This is an outstanding park, also a Good Sam Park rating of 10/10/10!! The Resort is about 72 miles north of Medford, Oregon. We’ve held a couple of rallies here and it’s a really quiet and beautiful park with plenty to see, and for those who like to gamble, there’s a Casino just off the I-5 Freeway on the East side of the interstate. The Resort is tucked away way back on the west side of I-5, and you wouldn’t even know it was there. We encourage everyone to come to this one, and you will not be disappointed!
Our last Rally for the 2021 season is our 17th Annual Rally which will be held at Mountain Valley RV Resort, in Heber City, Utah.
Debbie and I haven’t been to this RV Resort, but it is rated #1 in the USA Today Readers Choice Award! This should be an outstanding destination for our club! While the excursion hasn’t been decided yet, it’s bound to be fun! We will hold our Annual Elections for certain Board Members, and we’re really looking forward to seeing everyone!
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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!
- Lin Szenina and Terry Carlson - Salem, OR
- Roger and Lyn Erickson - Stanwood, WA
~ Bob Shetland, President
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I just guess everyone is wondering what has happened to the new printed directory! Like so many things this past year, the printed directory has been delayed due to the pandemic. Now that things are looking to improve I will plan to develop, print and mail out the new directories. In the meantime, a brand new electronic version has been published on our club’s Google Drive. Here is a link to the drive folder where the new directory in pdf format is posted: https://bit.ly/2QRxyod
You can download the file and print if you are desperately needing a new directory. If you have any updates or corrections, be sure to let me know as this is the data that will go into the printed version.
While you are there, take a look at the Chinook RV Club Photo Directory! I have just gone through and posted all the photos I have for new and continuing members. No photo of you or your rig? Send me photos and I will post them. You don’t like the ones that are there? Send me new ones and I will replace. I apologize in advance if you have sent photos in the past and I cannot locate them. Just send them again and I promise to do better this time.
~ Dave Shehane, V.P. Membership and Webmaster
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UPCOMING RALLIES SNAPSHOT |
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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) Deposit of $67 due by May 5th
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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
Contact me at debbieshetland@gmail.com
I'll send you a checklist, walk you through it, and help you along the way.
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~~~ MARCH RALLY RECAP ~~~ |
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CASA GRANDE, AZ Mini Rally
Held March 1- 4, 2021
At the Fietsa Grande RV Resort - Hosted by Mary & Bob Coleman
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This was the club's first rally since Mary and Bob hosted the Lake Pleasant Rally last March. Due to COVID-19 the rest of our rallies for 2020 had to be cancelled.
Seated: Mary Esther Chavarela, Barbara Jensen, Mary Frank, Mary Coleman,
Standing: Ole Jensen, Dale Frank, Suzanne Ramirez, Bob Coleman
Although many of our usual Arizona rally attendees were unable to make it this time, Dale and Mary Frank said that is was a fun rally, and with it being a small group they got to know everybody better than if it was a larger group. Suzanne Ramirez, who joined the club in October, said, "Nice group of friendly folks, willing to answer a lot of questions for this newbie."
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With most rallies the club provides a Meet and Greet dinner the first night, and then we usually have a potluck another night. Mary and Bob always like to provide all the meals at their rallies, and they did it again this time, although they went with a simple breakfast, lunch and dinner menu that would be easy for them to serve with gloves and masks. |
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Many thanks to Mary and Bob Coleman for once again hosting a great rally. Even though the group couldn't do any special outings together, it was an easy and relaxing gathering.
Thanks also to Dale Frank and Mary Coleman for providing the pictures from the rally.
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CANYONVILLE, OR Mini Rally
In July 15 (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 debbieshetland@gmail.com 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 UPDATE: Because I want to make sure we have enough attendees before I turn in the contract for the rally I am asking for the Deposit of $67 by May 5th now instead of 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 16 signed up so far, 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
- Earley, Jerry and Jane
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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. 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: dpd17@aol.com.
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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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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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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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:
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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