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This time of the year we will be installing new Unit/Club Presidents. Congratulations to the new officers that have stepped forward to lead our clubs for the following year. Let me be the first to encourage you to attend our International Rally at Doswell, Virginia in July 2019. Your Region President will soon be presenting you with a bright green Doswell cap for you to wear during your term as president. At the International Rally, you will join with other club presidents from around the United States and Canada for an appreciation lunch or dinner sponsored by WBCCI. Your service to the Wally Byam Airstream Club is greatly appreciated.
I would like to thank the retiring Unit/Club Presidents who are completing their term of office. WBCCI is built on the foundation of units and clubs. It is only through the unit/club delegates that the WBCCI constitution may be changed. This opportunity happens only once a year at the International Rally during the annual delegates’ meeting. It is also when our international officers are elected. Many of our unit/club presidents serve as delegates.
Enjoy your year as a Club President. Take a look at the Revised Unit Planning Guide to “Spice Up” your Unit/Club rallies. Again, thank you for your service and I hope to see you in Doswell, Virginia in 2019.
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BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 3 Wally Byam Caravan Club International, Inc. What’s Inside... Vol. 54 September 2018 Issue No. 8 803 E. Pike Street, PO Box 612 Jackson Center, OH 45334-0612 President’s Corner...... 3 Phone 937-596-5211 FAX 937-596-5542 Club News...... 6 www.wbcci.org Welcome New Members...... 6 INTERNATIONAL The Art of Airstream Cooking...... 10 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE In Memoriam...... 12 President...... Barry Bell The American Revolution...... 14 1st Vice President...... Mona Heath Membership...... 16 2nd Vice President...... Andy Selking 3rd Vice President...... Tye Mott WBCCI Foundation - What is It?...... 23 Recording Secretary...... Eileen Frerking Living in the Lap of Luxury...... 28 Treasurer...... Jim Courtney Past President...... Jim Cocke Historically Speaking...... 30 Does History Repeat Itself?...... 32 REGION PRESIDENTS Region 1...... Per Hamnqvist Airstream Tech Help Group...... 34 Region 2...... Mark Hammer Region 3...... John Leake Region 4...... Don Hetzler International Rally...... 37 Region 5...... Bob Whitesell Region 6...... Ken Ritenour National/Special Event (NSE) Rallies.....39 Region 7...... Don Thomson Columbus Day/Canadian Thanksgiving Day...... 39 Region 8...... Dwight Olson Region 9...... Bill Kindle Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival...... 39 Region 10...... Terri Warren Rose Parade...... 40 Region 11...... Patti Reed Region 12...... Jim Polk Parliamentarian...... Joanne Miller Region News...... 40 COMMITTEES Budget...... Mona Heath Airstream • 937-596-6111...... 46 Caravan...... Jay Thompson From the Vice President...... 46 Constitution & Bylaws...... Tom Smithson Electronic Communications...... Damon Beals Ethics & Grievance...... Bob Caldwell Event Schedule...... 48 Family & Youth...... Linda Amme Historian...... Joe Peplinski Classifieds...... 55 International Rally Site...... Vernon Goodwin III International Relations...... Per Hamnqvist Lifetime Membership...... Andy Selking Coupons...... 56 Long Range Planning...... Tye Mott Marketing...... TBA Membership...... Teresa Taylor National/Special Events...... Kathi Mitchell Nominating...... Jim Cocke Planning Guides...... Matt Hackney Publications...... Hedda Smithson Technical...... Ray Putnam WBCCI STAFF Corporate Manager and Blue Beret Managing Editor...... Lori Plummer [email protected] Blue Beret Editor...... Deb Sailor [email protected] Membership Coordinator...... Barb Langston [email protected] Member Services ...... Julie Rethman [email protected] CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Region 1...... J. Rick Cipot Region 2...... Debbie Hammer Region 3...... Joan Anderson Region 4...... Susan Stigleman Region 5...... TBA Region 6...... Mark Magie on the cover... Region 7...... Don Thomson Fun Ways to Caravan - Unit and Region Caravans, page 18 Region 8...... Beth McCall Badwater Basin in Death Valley, photo submitted by Eric McHenry, #2242 Region 9...... Bill Miller Region 10...... Carol Ortiz Region 11...... Robert Doster Region 12...... Robert Stansbury “AIRSTREAM” is a registered trademark used under license. Europe...... Ian Jamieson Copy Deadline for the November issue is September 15
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Unit # 116 Unit # 140 WBCCI # 12315 WBCCI # 07318 Dayna & Chuck Streeting Frank & KaSandra Lemek The information contained in this mem- bership list may be used for personal WI MI correspondence by any member, WBCCI, and licensees. No membership list may Unit # 116 Unit # 150 be used by any other person, firm, or WBCCI # 06669 WBCCI # 06322 commercial entity. Michael & Deidre Flanagan Pearce & Nicole Fleming WI SC Unit # 120 Unit # 150 WBCCI # 05685 WBCCI # 08028 Unit # 167 Lloyd & Karen Knox Ernest & Tove Barth WBCCI # 02301 AB CANADA NC Curt Moody & Mark Westergard FL Unit # 120 Unit # 155 WBCCI # 09193 WBCCI # 13126 Unit # 167 Kristy & Mark Rumsey Jim & Kathy Hartzog WBCCI # 06326 AB CANADA TX Rick & Pam Scherbarth MA Unit # 121 Unit # 155 WBCCI # 06286 WBCCI # 06308 Unit # 167 Paul & Sjofn Weisner Alan & Eileen Hubbard WBCCI # 06349 AK TX Walter & Suzette Phillips MA Unit # 124 Unit # 158 WBCCI # 05889 WBCCI # 06889 Unit # 169 Melissa Nimijohn & Edward Jones Russell & Tracie Benfanti WBCCI # 19000 ON CANADA TN Barbara Ford NC Unit # 124 Unit # 161 WBCCI # 05919 WBCCI # 06278 Unit # 170 Norm & Lori Dietrich Geoffrey & Sharon Rose WBCCI # 14674 ON CANADA NC Dacia Susleck TN Unit # 124 Unit # 161 WBCCI # 06013 WBCCI # 23618 Unit # 177 Paul & Linda Armstrong Bill & Diane Byrum WBCCI # 24066 ON CANADA NC Peter & Moira Leask Lancashire United Kingdom Unit # 129 Unit # 164 WBCCI # 20190 WBCCI # 07452 Unit # 177 Larry & Kathi Hurvitz Robert & Sharon Young WBCCI # 11282B FL PA Christoffer Teigen & Miriam Wallenius Oslo Norway Unit # 129 Unit # 164 WBCCI # 06298 WBCCI # 06319 Lynda Rozell Joseph & Betty McGee FL PA Unit # 133 Unit # 165 WBCCI # 05801 WBCCI # 31355 Claudio Zavala & Cindy Roniger Blair Carter & Jan Day LA TN Unit # 133 Unit # 167 WBCCI # 11511 WBCCI # 11264 Alex & Ann Faucheux Joseph & Lauren Tucker LA VT
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Gina Eggers, #3732
Boy it’s been hot! Camping in the U.P. (the upper Alumapalooza Whiskey Brownies peninsula of Michigan) at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in June was the last cool weather we’ve seen 8 oz. dark chocolate (this is two 4 oz. bars of Ghirardelli or similar). You can also substitute 1 ¼ up here. The thought of turning on my oven to cup chocolate chips bake isn’t something I’d normally do when it’s 87 degrees. But it won’t always be this hot outside, 1 stick butter (4 oz.) and baking in an Airstream can be quite enjoyable 2 eggs (and tasty!) We all know the oven is finicky and 1 tsp vanilla likely to burn the bottoms of cookies and biscuits. I’ve been trying to find a solution to distribute heat 1/2 cup white sugar more evenly since the flame is centered in the 2/3 cup brown sugar middle of the oven. I’ve found two solutions, both which work quite well. 1/3 cup whiskey; flavor is up to you. The first was to purchase a small baking cookie sheet, 15 inches wide. 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour These half cookie sheets are easy to find. I bought mine at TJ Maxx for $7.99. Get a good quality thick one, as those are less likely to burn your 1 T cocoa powder baking through the bottom. If you don’t shop at TJ Maxx, you are likely 1 cup chopped pecans (or other nuts). Hazelnuts and walnuts also work to pay $20 or so for a sturdy one. This size will slide into the oven rack well. guides that are in your Airstream oven. It acts as another rack, but then sits above the rack for more air flow. You can bake directly on it, or set You’ll need an 8” square pan for these. I always carry a metal one in the your casserole or baking dish on the cookie sheet. I use the top third of my Airstream so it won’t break while traveling. Take a piece of aluminum foil oven, one section above the propane jet tube (i.e. “the flame thrower”). and put it in the pan with the edges hanging out so it is easy to take out the brownies (also makes less dishes to wash). The other solution, which I use conjunctively with the cookie sheet option, is a thick pizza stone. I custom ordered mine to fit the oven, in a 14” Melt butter with the chocolate until all is melted and combined. Turn off by 14” size. The best thickness that keeps the heat distributed is a ½”. the heat and let cool. The ¼” sizes they sell at department stores will still burn the bottoms of your baked goods if you put your cookie sheet directly on the stone. Use a whisk or wooden spoon or hand mixer to combine the two eggs and However if you slide your cookie sheet on the oven tray guides directly both sugars. Make sure they are whisked/beaten together until frothy and above the stone, you’ll have some air circulation and most things will bake pale colored. satisfactorily. I purchased a thicker stone because sometimes I like to Add the whiskey, the vanilla and the chocolate/butter mixture. bake bread or pizza directly on the stone. I’m not always using my cookie sheet. Add the cocoa and the flour and mix with your wooden spoon. The thickness of the batter will make a whisk rather useless at this point. While attending the 2018 Alumapalooza, I baked some whiskey brownies that were such a hit that they were made again later in the week by Add the chopped nuts (or leave out if you don’t like nuts). One other option request. They’ve been taste-tested and given a thumbs up by Streamers. is to add butterscotch chips or additional chocolate chips. They’ve now become the Alumapalooza Whiskey Brownies! One of the attendees from Colorado, James, found a bottle of Peach Pecan Whiskey Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Check after about 15 minutes to in a small grocery store just outside Jackson Center. The first time I’d make sure they aren’t burning on the bottom or browning too quickly on made the brownies I’d used maple whiskey. The second time I used the the top. Rotate if necessary. peach pecan whiskey made by Old Camp. Can’t say which was better, but they both disappeared equally fast. Test with a toothpick or chopstick or knife to make sure they are not too gooey. After cooling for about 10 minutes, pull the brownies out of the pan by the foil ends. Cool until you can’t stand not to eat them. 10 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 11 CLUB NEWS
In Memoriam
The officers and members of Wally Byam Caravan Club International, Inc. express their sympathy to the families and friends of these departed members:
Essary, Marvin (106-TX)...... #4701 Moreno, Candace (137-MI)...... #4325 Unit Past President Nelson, Bill (116-TX)...... #5522 Lamothe, Carol (071-NY)...... #3122 Unit Past President Unit Past First Lady Sharrock, Mary (116-WI)...... #1873 Laxton, Steve (112-WA)...... #3957 Unit Past President Unit Past President Welch, Dena (020-CA)...... #4161 Le Chuga, Salomon (008-CA)...... #4260
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The American Revolution -
Southern Campaign Caravan and
Carolinas Unit of North Carolina Marcia Thompson, #5027 Photos by Dale Spillman, #15880
On October 1, 2017, The American Revolution - Southern Campaign WBCCI caravan (N-46-M) passed near Greensboro, NC and the Carolinas Unit of NC (021) members Ray and Carol Combs (#2994) invited the group to come to their home in Oak Ridge, NC for a southern style pig picking. The Combs invited more Carolinas Unit members who lived nearby, Bruce and Marcia Thompson (#5027) and George and Margie Lamb (#1190), along with neighbors Dianne Paige and Libby Riordon to help serve the meal. Their neighbor Bill Riordon cooked the delicious pig. Hostess Carol made hors d’oeuvres of homemade pimento cheese, crackers, and nuts, and gallons of sweet and unsweet tea. She also prepared fresh coleslaw and baked beans for sides and made banana pudding and brownies with raspberries for dessert. Ray asked a local high school history teacher, Ray Parrish, to come educate the caravan members about the Oak Ridge area in the Revolutionary War. Entertainment was provided by members of the caravan. Among many tunes, they played a rousing God Bless America to a standing crowd. The Combs offered Caravan members bags of stone ground grits made at the pre-Revolutionary Mill in Oak Ridge along with an appropriate recipe on how to prepare grits Southern style, plus a recipe for shrimp and grits - a favorite of Ray’s low country SC heritage.
If a WBCCI caravan is coming through your Unit’s area, you are encouraged to contact the caravan leader to see if your Unit can host a welcoming event for them!
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Membership
Teresa Taylor Chairman
“You know, I’m not a joiner but we are be). We stayed members because we wanted • Our National Special Events and Rallies sure having a heck of a good time at the to belong to the iconic Wally Byam Airstream that may be on your bucket list of rally!” Club and go camping with an Airstream group. events to attend like the Albuquerque The stars aligned, and we went to our first rally Balloon Festival, Pendleton Round-up, This is the quote Glenn brought back to me two years after we joined. Like the members Texas Country Air, Fiddlers Convention, after his shift as shuttle driver at the Salem above, we had a heck of a good time. We Storytelling Festival, Swiss Festival, Sun International Rally this year and I think this pretty met new friends Florence and Mike, Lyn and Valley Jazz & Music Festival, Florida much sums up why renewing our membership Walt, Mike and Lisa and many others. As Canopener. in the Wally Byam Airstream Club is a no- we say, it was all downhill from there. Good brainer. friends, the adventures and memories to last • Our local and national clubs support the a lifetime. Just to ramble on, I recently talked communities and local parks where we Maybe it’s that crazy pet Halloween costume with Marian Beckman, a member since the late hold rallies. party your club holds each year, the annual 1960’s. She sent me some information about Kayak Rally or the Maintenance Rally that Thank you for being a part of our Airstream the 1971 Salem International Rally. She pretty everyone is learning about their rigs and Family and Community. Glenn and I look much summed up most members thoughts on swapping stories. Whatever it is, it’s the secret forward to meeting you down the road. membership “the wonderful memories last a sauce that makes keeping your membership lifetime.” We enjoyed reminiscing about the fun If you haven’t renewed, just go to www. and belonging to your Airstream club something and misadventures of the Wally Byam Airstream airstreamclub.org and renew today and you’re that you won’t give up! It’s the: Club. set for another year of adventure, to dream of • Friendships, both in your local club and the trip to Alaska, Europe, or the Florida Keys Our Club has so much to offer, even if your stars International with friends or just that favorite campground have not aligned to make a rally this year: with your Airstream friends, sitting around doing • Traditions that you helped to create • Club newsletters about rallies you can’t NOTHING! and looked forward to participating in each attend suggest new areas to explore on year Renew today, it’s easy at www.airstreamclub.org our own. • Opportunities for new experiences and Not only is it fast and easy, but your club • The Blue Beret magazine keeps us up adventures planned by members treasurer says thanks! to date on all things Airstream from our • A feeling of belonging to something special history to tech help, not only from our Club experts but Airstream Inc. as well. We didn’t get to a Rally for two years! • Caravans where we do the planning and If you are like Glenn and me when we joined, you have the adventure. we were still working, had a bucket list for our vacations and weren’t joiners (or didn’t want to
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Fun Ways to Caravan - Unit and Region Caravans LaVerne & Eric McHenry, #2242
Member surveys indicate that participating in (GBAAC) in advance of our Region 12 Rally, What About the Complexities of Payment, a caravan, even if only for a few days, is highly and more recently a “Mini Caravan to Salem” Reservations and Deposits? sought after. Feedback says the combination also organized by GBAAC prior to the recent Salem International Rally. Both caravans were To encourage more Region and Unit caravans, of spending time with our fellow members, consider reducing caravan hosting barriers coupled with the excitement of a “road trip” informal, organized locally, short duration (3+ days of moderate travel) and designed to add by requiring all attendees to make their own is unmatched. Because of this the strategic reservations at the daily locations. This simple push within WBCCI is to offer more caravanning to the main event experience of a Region and International Rally. approach can dramatically reduce the hosting experiences – but also to offer a wider range of challenges, and options. largely preserves National, Region and Unit Caravans the goal of a well-planned While our National Caravans are the most and enjoyable visible and highly attended WBCCI caravanning caravan. When experience, other options exist at the Region and given specific Unit level that can be attractive for our members instructions with limited vacation or who wish travel together on dates and when heading to Region or Unit events. Refer locations, with to our wbcci.org site under the “Activities” enough time area for FAQs and lists of WBCCI caravans, but in advance, essentially: we’ve found our members can • National Caravans usually travel easily take on the throughout the US and Canada and tend to Happy Hour along Highway 395. Greater Bay Area Airstream Club – 2014 Mini Caravan to Death Valley responsibility for be extensive and repeated year after year if their own accommodations, especially for the popularity demands it. What’s Required to Organize a Region or Unit two to three-night caravans. An unexpected Caravan? • Region Caravans are sponsored at the benefit to this approach is that it allows caravan Region level and often travel within the Not much! Once a Caravan Leader (or attendees to opt in or out of specific stops, limits of an individual Region. Wagonmaster) has been identified, we’ve seen depending on their vacation balances (or to align the keys to success involve three main things: with other travel). • Unit Caravans are sponsored at the Unit level and tend to be shorter in length and 1. A good, high level plan that includes the Does the WBCCI Liability Insurance Apply to may be limited to local areas. dates and daily destinations. These Types of Caravans?
This article focuses on caravans that are a) 2. Communication utilizing Region and Unit Yes, if the caravan was publicly announced shorter in duration for limited and/or restricted websites, plus email to let our members and sponsored by a Unit and/or Region. Private vacation time, b) organized around a destination know what to expect, who to pay and what camping trips, even within WBCCI member event, and c) sponsored by a Unit and/or direction to travel. families, are not covered. Refer to the Blue Region. Some examples of this include the Book or our Headquarters Office for details or “Mini Caravan through Death Valley” organized 3. And, as the departure date gets closer, questions. by our Greater Bay Area Airstream Club more and more communication (!)
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What Makes a Good Region or Unit Caravan? was enjoyed under the trees along the Rogue Good planning and communication of a route River. Participants were with moderate travel distances, highlighting responsible for making activities such as Happy Hour, sightseeing along their own reservations. the way, and often coupling the caravan to a destination event or location such as a Region, • The 2014 “Mini Caravan National or International Rally, a specific regional through Death Valley” event and/or exotic location, etc. spanned three stops over 520 miles taking Just Do It! the participants through With a little effort, even the most modest of Death Valley on the travel journeys can be made into a relaxed, way to the Region 12 enjoyable caravan experience. Some examples: Rally in Pahrump, NV. In this case, reservations • UPCOMING: Greater Bay Area Airstream were centrally made LaVerne and Eric McHenry – 2014 Mini Caravan to Death Valley Club Mini Caravan to Las Vegas (through and pre-paid by the Death Valley) occurring in October this year. Wagonmaster/Caravan leader in a manner https://greaterbayarea.wbcci.net/rally/ similar to standard Unit mini-caravan-to-death-valley-and-las- rallies. vegas/ Wally Byam once said, • Our GBAAC Unit caravan from northern “Adventure is where you California to the 2018 International Rally find it, any place, every in Salem, Oregon led by LaVerne McHenry place, except at home in the was a great example. The number of rocking chair.” To that end, participants varied over time from 10 to 20 the traditions and excitement rigs, traveling 420 miles up the Interstate around our caravans remain 5 corridor, stopping for one overnight at not only strong but continue the Valley of the Rogue State Park. Happy as one of the most requested Hour and an informal bring-your-own-food and enjoyable experience for our WBCCI members.
Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park Greater Bay Area Airstream Club – 2014 Mini Caravan to Death Valley Greater Bay Area Airstream Club – 2014 Mini Caravan to Death Valley
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WBCCI Foundation
What is It? Foundation Board
Over the past two years a committee, established Any of these items may be used to enhance the by Past International President Richard Girard efforts of the Foundation in meeting its charitable or and continued by Past International President Jim educational mission. The Foundation established in Cocke, was charged with establishing a 501(C) 2017 is a totally separate corporation designed to (3) Foundation to serve the membership of WBCCI serve the philanthropic efforts of WBCCI members and the public. The mission of the Foundation is and the public. both charitable and educational. For many years WBCCI and its members have supported significant How does the Foundation work? The exact charitable efforts at the local and National level, but policies and methods of the Foundation are under although recognized for their efforts, there was no development by its Board and as these become tax deduction vehicle to channel these efforts. The established, there will be further communication idea behind the Foundation was to provide such from the Board to the membership of WBCCI and a vehicle to both provide recognition to donors the public. The new Board elected by the interim and enhance the contributions by allowing tax Board early this year are Doug Hart from Regions deductions for their efforts. 1 & 2, Priscilla Bendel from Regions 4 & 5, Bob Phelps from Regions 3 & 6, Kurt Jorgensen from The contributions of WBCCI members in Lewisburg Regions 7 & 8, Martin Berdan from Regions 9 & at the International Rally are an example. More 11 and Mike Able from Regions 10 & 12. There than $50,000 was donated by the membership are also two ex officio, non-voting, members of to support the area communities at a time of the Board, Lori Plummer, Corporate Manager of significant disaster. Had a Foundation been in place WBCCI, and the standing International President, at that time, those donations could have been made Barry Bell. through the Foundation and the donors would have realized a tax-deductible charitable contribution. The WBCCI family in the diverse communities of There are many worthwhile efforts by WBCCI the club has a long-established history of help members at all levels, Unit, Region and International, and support. The WBCCI Foundation provides a which could benefit from having a Foundation significant tool for these communities to continue available to take on collecting and distributing funds to give back and to provide for recognition for and other resources. those efforts. The Foundation’s interim committee, which established the Foundation, looks forward In addition to working with the membership on to the significant contribution the Foundation can their project the Foundation may be able to receive make to enhancing and expanding the giving efforts gifts of cash, real or personal property as well as of WBCCI members, and the public within their administer foundational gifts, bequests or memorials. communities.
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2019 Mid-Winter IBT “Sweet Home South Alabama” January 21-25, 2019
Baldwin County Coliseum & Arena 19477 Fairground Road Robertsdale, Alabama 36567
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Living in the Lap of Luxury Susan Poff, #1423
Do you remember what first interested you in several times during the process. He spent that little white underwear on our heads, because camping? For me, it was camping out with my first day very frustrated after constantly trying to we had forgotten our hats or anything to keep parents, who later bought an Airstream and hammer those tent stakes into the hard, rocky our heads warm. We were gathered around joined WBCCI themselves. They even belonged ground. One tent was for sleeping and another the morning campfire all in our little white to our Texas Plains Unit! where we kept our food and sat when it was “hats”. As you might guess, this has been a fun raining, which happened some almost every day family memory for many years, often discussed We so looked forward to our annual family it seemed to me. at family reunions. trips to Holy Ghost Canyon and Cowls in the mountains of New Mexico. We loaded everything My little brother immediately started digging And the most distressing thing to me was in and on our car, with tents and ice chests holes to set up “bear traps.” Thank goodness, always having to walk to the restroom building strapped to the top of our car. Every inch of the no bears ever showed up! However those holes in the dark at night. I tiptoed around trying car was filled with the things we needed to stay spread throughout the campsite did cause to avoid the bear trap holes and constantly a week in the mountains. We would be up by difficulty for anyone walking through camp, watching for bears, using the flashlight to 4 am, begging our parents to get on the road. needless to say! I can distinctly remember my follow the rock lined trail to the outhouse My memories often revolve around food, as you parents trying very hard to convince my brother restroom! How scary and uncomfortable! Or might guess by looking at me, and I recall every that bears only came to the very outskirts of a maybe it just seemed that way to a child in the year being excited because we would stop at camping area, just to get him to not dig holes very dark of night up in the mountains. the same little restaurant in a New Mexico town, where they would fall, but he was a prolific hole where we ordered half dollar sized pancakes digger, the holes were scattered everywhere I can imagine, looking back on these camping and my parents allowed us to order orange around us! experiences, how delighted my parents must juice, which was such a treat! have been with their first Airstream trailer. I had the assigned responsibilities of making Unfortunately, I was in college and was not I can remember what a long, cramped drive it trails with rocks lining the walkways to the included in their trailer travels. And now, I feel was, sitting in the backseat with my little brother. restroom and to the stream. I also picked the like going camping in our Airstream is living in And I remember how wonderful it was to finally wildflowers and made bouquets for our picnic the lap of luxury! I am still amazed that we carry get to our destination. We would leap from the table. Looking back, I realize that my parents our refrigerator, our restroom, our comfy bed, car and start running in circles through the cool did all the hard work, but at the time it felt like our heater, our air conditioner and our warm pines and tall mountains so unlike our flat fields finding those rocks and making those trails were shower with us in our little temporary home! of West Texas. very important jobs for our vacation. They kept What a great thing Wally Byam has shared with us busy and active while they tried hard to set us! How wonderful to go to so many places and We slept in a tent and cooked our meals over up camp. know that you are pulling behind you, everything a campfire. To me, it was really “roughing” you need to be comfortable and to enjoy seeing it. Mother brought all the food and the water, I remember the nights being so extremely cold, all the new places. We are able to have new everything stored in huge ice chests that my even when we were snuggled down in our adventures every day, without all the difficulties Dad had to move from the car. I remember Dad sleeping bags. I remember one morning, when I remember about camping out. However I still working to set up two tents, which fell down we were so cold, we had to wear my brother’s like to make those trails lined with rocks and make those wildflower bouquets!
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Joe Peplinski WBCCI #6768, WBCCI Historian [email protected] The Canadian International Rallies
Airstream and WBCCI have had precision Bagpipe Marching Band. a long relationship with Canada. Bagpipers even provided morning The 4th caravan led by Wally Byam serenades as “wake-up” music for visited Western Canada in the the caravanners throughout the summer of 1954. WBCCI was rally. Brandon hosted a Highland founded on August 3, 1955 in Scottish Festival during the rally Kent, Nova Scotia during the 1955 and a group of Scottish families Eastern Canada Caravan. WBCCI attended the International Rally includes all the Provinces of Canada as part of the Caravan America within its 12 regions. The first program sponsored by the Wally Canadian Units were established Byam Foundation. President Bruce in 1962 and WBCCI currently even donned a Scottish kilt for some has 4 Canadian Units: Alberta 1975 International Rally - Brandon, Manitoba official photos. Bruce was our oldest Saskatchewan Unit 120, British living International President to date Columbia Airstream Club 121, Ontario Canada The rally was themed “Festival Canada” and when he passed away on January 12, 2018 at Unit 124, and Quebec Canada Unit 125. Two was organized by WBCCI’s first Canadian the age of 107! other long standing Canadian Units disbanded International President, Bruce MacLean and Entertainment at the in recent years: the Manitoba Unit 123 in 2009 wife Wilma, who hailed from Toronto, Ontario. Rally also included and the Canadian Atlantic Unit 122 in 2013. Bruce was a founding member of the Ontario the Royal Canadian Several special event rallies have been held in Unit and the self-proclaimed “Chief of the Mounted Police on Canada over the years and WBCCI’s biggest WBCCI Clan”. His rally had a distinctly Scottish horseback, which annual event, its International Rally, has been flavor with the opening ceremony featuring a held in Canada twice, both times in Brandon, required the indoor Manitoba - first in 1975 and then again in arena floor to be 1994. Let’s talk about each of these special covered with 6 to 8 International Rallies. inches of dirt for their performance, as well th The WBCCI 18 International Rally, held June as Native American Wilma & Bruce 25 – July 4, 1975 at the Keystone Centre in and Ukrainian dancers. MacLean Brandon, was a popular one, the largest one to that date and the 2nd largest ever with 4209 During the Rally, the WBCCI, jointly with the City Airstreams and about 12,000 persons attending. of Brandon, presented the “Hands of Peace” The rally fee was only $35 (in U.S. dollars) for an sculpture to the International Peace Garden Airstream and two adults. It was reported that which was created in 1932 on the border about 3000 trailers arrived on the first day of between Manitoba, Canada and North Dakota, parking and the lineup of Airstreams waiting to USA. enter the rally site stretched for over 4 miles! 4 Mile Lineup Goes to the Top of the Photo!
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(Note: Due to decades of deterioration, the Come Back Again?”, aluminum “Hands of Peace” sculpture was which was taken from formally replaced on July 24, 2016 by a new an old Scottish song, Historical Committee Needs Help stainless steel “Promise of Peace” sculpture that and the official rally Request #1: The WBCCI Historical was also partially funded by WBCCI.) colors of “Red, White, Committee is looking for material & Plaid”. Both former International President donations to fill in gaps in our caravan Bruce MacLean and history. While we have not completed current International Betty & Lawrie sorting and organizing all the materials Stephen President Lawrie Stephen in our archives, we are far enough along were seen sporting kilts during the to recognize that we are missing rosters opening ceremony. and itineraries for many Airstream Company Caravans from the late 1950s Entertainment included the into the early 1970s. We would love to Manitoba Pipes and Drum band, Hands of Peace Promise of Peace fill in the gaps if any long-time members (1975) (2016) the Canadian Armed Forces “Snowbirds” Aerobatic Team and have any such materials to donate to the The WBCCI 37th International Rally, held June “Skyhawks” Parachute Team, the archives. There are small gaps in later 30 – July 7, 1994 again at the Keystone Centre Zirka Ukrainian Dancers, and the years as well in case you have some of in Brandon, was also very popular with 2263 Royal Canadian Mounted Police. those materials. We are not as far along Airstreams attending, a number only exceeded in cataloging WBCCI National Caravans, Attendees were quick to compliment the once since 1994. The cost was $110 (in U.S. but will likely find gaps there too, should friendliness of their Canadian hosts and dollars) for an Airstream and two adults. It you have any of that material to donate. those that had also been to the 1975 Rally was organized by WBCCI’s second Canadian Thanks in advance! International President Dr. Lawrie Stephen, commented on how much the city of Brandon and wife Betty. The Stephens called Dauphin, had grown in 19 years. Request #2: The WBCCI Historical Committee needs help gathering recent Manitoba home and were members of the It’s now been 24 years since the last Canadian (especially for the last 5 years or so) Manitoba Unit. The 1994 rally theme was International Rally. Would you like to see and ongoing materials relating to the again “Festival Canada” with a Scottish flair another International Rally in Canada? If so, as evidenced by the rally slogan “Will Ye No where would you suggest? annual International Rally and other club events to add to the Club Archives. This will involve gathering both paper and electronic materials, so the ability to search Facebook and other websites for recent event-related digital photos and newspaper articles is an essential skill. In return, you will receive full credit as a member of the Historical Committee, many personal thank you’s, and a warm fuzzy feeling that comes from giving a little of your time back to the club that provides you so many opportunities to enjoy your Airstream. The committee looks forward to hearing from all members who are interested in helping.
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Does History Repeat Itself ? Julee Shields, #1604 Photos by Kay Corder, #17774 and Neil Crain, #17892
Does history repeat itself? The Kansas City wonderful visit reminiscing about the chivaree there to capture the story. There were several Unit in Region 8 knows that it does. In April of so many years ago and a picture was taken to other members at this April rally that also were this year, the Kansas City Unit held their Spring capture the moment in time. there for the chivaree at that rally long ago. Rally at the Fairground Park in Higginsville, What wonderful memories to share about our MO. It was while we were all gathered during Yes, history does repeat itself and the writer Airstream friends. our meeting that we heard the “history does of this little article was so very happy to be repeat itself” story of Neil and Delores Crain. In 1985, Neil Crain and his first wife, Veryl, bought an Airstream trailer from Bill Thomas RV Sales and were given the name of the President of the Kansas City Airstream Club. As luck would have it, there was a rally at the Fairground Park in Higginsville, MO, which they attended and became official members of the Kansas City Unit.
Neil and Delores met in 2000, and both having lost their spouses, were married. Neil introduced Delores to Airstreaming and their first rally together was you guessed it, the Fairground Park in Higginsville, MO. In order to duly celebrate their union, the rally attendees decided to throw a surprise chivaree. The standard wheelbarrow used for this sort of occasion was not to be found, but a local resident by the name of Mrs. Martha Anderson who lived adjacent to the Park offered up a little red wagon. Delores sat in the wagon and it was pulled down the street with much clanging of pots and pans, shouting and celebration. A night to remember for sure.
And here we are in April, 2018, eighteen years later with Neil and Delores much slowed down from those earlier days, but still Airstreaming. And, they are once again at a rally at Fairground Park in Higginsville, MO. And, as the rally attendees gathered for fun and frolic, what to our wondering eyes should appear, not eight tiny reindeer, but Mrs. Martha Anderson and her little red wagon. She and the Crain’s had a
32 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 ARIZONA’S PREMIUM INDOOR SHOWROOM VISIT OUR NEW AND PRE-OWNED INVENTORY IN AIR CONDITIONING
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The Airstream Tech Help Group has been established to provide assistance to the membership experiencing technical problems. We will respond directly to you in response to your email describing a problem. Examples of questions, modifications or upgrades that might be of interest to members will be published in the Blue Beret. We hope you will find this service of value in the care and feeding of your Airstream.
Hello out there. Some of you have been asking about fuses – how many, what size, etc. We hope this article will help many of you answer your questions. I had this article checked by an electrical engineer. He has already made plans to make a change because of something he read. If you still have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. We are always here at [email protected]. See you, safely, down the road.
Fuses: Obtain a set of various size fuses for Never replace a fuse with a higher current properly rated standard ATC fuse. Many trailers your Airstream and your tow or towed vehicle. rated fuse unless you know what the circuit use self-resetting 12 volt circuit fuses and when Do you know where all your fuses are? Check does and the operating current being drawn there is an overcurrent condition they seem your manuals and find the physical location of through it. A fuse is not there to protect the to be buzzing which usually means you have the fuse boxes. There are different fuse types light bulb, circuit board, appliance or computer. exceeded the current rating and they are just as well as sizes, so be sure you get the correct Its purpose is to protect the wiring. You can turning on and off. You will recognize automatic ones. Don’t forget any extra electronics or always get a new bulb or board but replacing self-resetting fuses because they have a larger appliances you have added to the vehicle. Find a burnt-out wire or causing a fire in a wall or metal body (auto-resetting type) or a manual all the panels before you have a failure. Trying subfloor can really be expensive. pushbutton (manually resetting type), with to trouble-shoot a problem without knowing the various body sizes. fuse locations and circuit being protected, can A handy item to carry is a set of ATC automotive more than double or triple the trouble-shooting type fuses that are circuit breakers. These will If you find an in-line glass fuse in your wiring, time and repair costs. You always need at least open if there is excessive current flow and then you might want to replace the fuse and holder two of each fuse; the second one is needed reset (automatically or manually depending upon with automotive type plug-in fuses with the after you install the first one and it blows again, the brand) once the current goes below the fuse same amperage. These fuses are the same as which proves that something is shorted or rating. These are handy for troubleshooting and the ones in your 12V power distribution panel, defective and the fuse is doing its job. Finding determining that you have solved the problem. which would simplify fuse replacing. When you A typical use of a self-resetting 30 amp fuse replace the jack fuse with an automatic resetting the short is another story. You may have to get professional help. Typical fuses on an Airstream is on the trailer jack. Once you replace the fuse you will also have to replace the in-line trailer, in the power distribution panel, are 15 trailer jack fuse we recommend you leave the fuse holder. You may have to get a special amp, 20 amp, and 30 amp automotive ATC type self-resetting fuse there. We recommend you fuse holder compatible with the larger physical fuses. carry a 15, 20 and 30 amp set of self-resetting automatic resetting fuse size. Or you can trim a fuses. Once a problem is resolved and the fuse regular in-line fuse holder to get the automatic no longer opens, you can replace it with the self-resetting fuse to seat properly. If you decide
34 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 CLUB NEWS to install an in-line manual resetting circuit breaker fuse you will still have to replace the fuse holder, however, a standard ATC fuse holder will work (without trimming).
A good source for fuses and fuse holders is NAPA, or any automotive supply store. NAPA has an ATC auto-reset 30A fuse. Powerwerx has ATC, manual, resettable circuit breakers compatible with most ATC/ATO type fuse blocks available in 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 amps. (Powerwerx.com) To remove and install ATC fuses there are fuse pulling tools (also available at your automotive supply store), but needle nose pliers work too.
Blade type fuses come in six physical sizes: micro2, micro3, low-profile mini, mini, regular and maxi. For purposes of this discussion, we will mostly be concerned with 12V fuses of the ATC, regular, type (ATO looks the same).
The regular-sized ATC fuse is more common than the ATO. The ATC has a fuse element that is closed (hence the “C” in the code) inside the plastic housing, sealing it from the environment to prevent corrosion from developing. The ATO fuse is open on the bottom (hence the “O” in the code), exposing the fuse element between the blades. ATO and ATC are the same fuse in size and shape.
Blade fuses (also called spade or plug-in fuses), with a plastic body and two prongs that fit into sockets, are mostly used in automobiles and your Airstream. Each fuse is printed with the rated current in amps the top.
AGC fuse looks like this: (MDL fuse looks the same)
“AGC” stands for “automotive glass cartridge” “MDL” stands for “method detection limit” It is generally understood that an “AGC” fuse is fast blow whereas an “MDL” fuse is slow blow. The amp rating for these fuses is inscribed on the metal part of the fuse. These are known as “SFE” fuses, as they 1 were designed by the Society of Fuse Engineers to prevent the insertion of an unsafe fuse into the vehicle’s fuse panel. These SFE fuses all have a ⁄4- inch diameter, and the length varies according to the rating of the fuse. There are look-a-like fuses which can easily be confused with these. In general, this type of fuse will have an “AG” label of some kind on the device.
An ATC auto-reset circuit breaker fuse is sometimes used to replace a blade-type fuse in the same fuse holder. An automatic circuit breaker fuse looks like this:
An ATC manual reset circuit breaker fuse is sometimes used to replace a blade-type fuse in the same fuse holder. A manual circuit breaker fuse looks like this:
See you all, safely, down the road.
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36 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 INTERNATIONAL RALLY
62nd Wally Byam Airstream Club INTERNATIONAL RALLY July 20-27, 2019 Doswell, Virginia REGISTRATION
Rally Fees – $265.00 for an RV On-Site with 30amp electric, water and pump outs; $110.00 for each Adult (18+); $40.00 for each Youth 13-17; Free for Children (12 & Under). There will be two (2) other camping options: #1 – Solar Area (no generators permitted) and #2 – Generator Area where usage will be allowed between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. All options include water and pump outs. Lifetime Member Discount $20.00 (limit 1 per registration). Handicapped Parking – Special parking, if requested, is near the central rally area for members with a doctor-approved state/government issued permit on file with the Corporate Manager of WBCCI prior to arriving at the rally site. Pre-Registrations – Through the courtesy of Airstream, Inc., all members registering for the rally will be eligible to participate in a drawing for up to a total of $2,000.00 in awards. The award may be redeemed at any Airstream Dealership or at the Jackson Center Service Facility for parts and service. Staging Area – We will make every attempt to park you on your assigned parking date. Members may park from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Members arriving after 8 p.m. may stay in the Staging Area with no services. CANCELLATION POLICY – Refund requests emailed to [email protected] by May 25, 2019 will receive a refund less a $50.00 administrative fee. Refund requests received on or after May 26, 2019 are subject to a 50% penalty. NO refunds after July 6, 2019.
Checks payable to: “WBCCI” US Funds Only Rally Parking: Parking dates will be distributed Spring 2019 Mail to: WBCCI, P.O. Box 612, Jackson Center, OH 45334 Notes: Handicap Parking subject to verification by HQ
FOR REGISTRARS ONLY: Registration Date: Rec’d By:
Payment Type: Cash Check Card PayPal Amt Paid: $ Check #:
62nd Wally Byam Airstream Club International Rally July 20-27, 2019 Doswell, Virginia WBCCI#:
Last Name: First Name: Email: Cell: Last Name: First Name: Email: Cell: Address: City: State/Prov: Zip/Postal Code:
Rally Attendee(s) Quantity Info Quantity Rate Amount Parking Options Yes RV On Site Yes = 1 No = 0 $265.00 $ Handicap Adult (18 & Over) (Each) Enter number $110.00 $ Vintage Youth (13 - 17) (Each) Enter number $ 40.00 $ Interests Child (12 & Under) Enter number $ 0.00 $ 0.00 First Timer Solar Camping Discount Yes = 1 No = 0 $ -50.00 $ Band Member
Generator Camping Discount Yes = 1 No = 0 $ -50.00 $ Amateur Radio Club Lifetime Member Discount Limit 1 $- 20.00 $ Free Wheelers GRAND TOTAL: $ Full Timers
Registration Date: Rec’d By: Registration Source: Mail Online Officer Rally Handicap Permit: On File Update Requested Updated Payment Type: Cash Check Card PayPal Amt Paid: $ Check #:
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2018 Unit
Publications Contest Kathy Blake, #4901, Chair - Unit Publications Contest
Results
Thanks to all who entered the 2018 Unit Publications Contest. A total of twenty-one entries were received for the newsletter contest. Of the three entries submitted as web-based, two were reclassified as print- friendly entries as their features clearly matched the definition for that category. One print-friendly entry was withdrawn prior to placements being awarded. Competition in the print-friendly category was very close. After applying the tie-beaker for 1st and 2nd places, final placements were as follows: 1st – Palmetto State; 2nd – Northern California (NorCal); and 3rd - Delmarva. First place for the web-based category was awarded to Texas Highland Lakes, the single entry whose features matched the definition for this category.
In the directory contest, there were 11 entries in the bound category and 2 in the loose-leaf category. Placements in the bound category were: 1st – Ontario Canada; 2nd – North Dakota Peace Garden; 3rd – Northern Virginia (NORVA). In the loose-leaf category, placements were: 1st – Nebraska; and 2nd – Hudson-Mohawk.
Next year’s competition will follow the same format except that there will only be one category for directories. The criteria apply equally to both bound and loose-leaf formats and neither will be at a disadvantage when the categories are combined. 2019 will be the final year for the contest as we know it. In 2020, the Unit Publications contest will “morph” into a showcase format. Units out in this way. In a contest format, those with the most developed 2020 Changes set of skills will likely have the advantage and there is little opportunity for coaching, feedback, and skill development for others. Why the change? There are several reasons. First of all, the contest was established at a time when print media was pretty much the only way to Thirdly, and most importantly, every Unit has its own needs and no one ensure everyone got the latest Unit news and membership information. way to communicate meets every Units’ needs. What works for your Unit However, since the advent of the internet, how Units share information is what matters. The competition as it now exists could be considered an within their memberships has changed and continues to change. artificial and incomplete standard, particularly when you think about all the Electronic communication – either through email, email attachments other ways to communicate. including websites and Facebook pages. (such as newsletters) or web and Facebook postings – is becoming the most common way for many Units to share information about events and Switching to a showcase format will allow a greater sharing of “how-to’s” members. and techniques than our current contest format. Additionally, seminars at the International Rally will be more focused on sharing, and skill/technique Secondly, all newsletter and directory editors/publishers are volunteers. development, as well as best practices. Hopefully, these changes While some have graphics or communications backgrounds that draw will encourage a broader level of participation from editors, “editor them to the activity, many don’t and are simply interested in helping their wannabees” and curious folk.
38 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 NSE RALLIES
Sun Valley Jazz & Music Columbus Day/Canadian Festival Rally Thanksgiving Day
Ketchum, Idaho National Rally October 13 - 22, 2018 Bristol, Vermont Carol Ortiz October 5 - 8, 2018
It’s a National Special Events Rally that you do not want to miss – the Sun RJ Dominic Valley Jazz & Music Festival Rally! Over 40 of the best musical groups The Cape Cod Massachusetts Unit invites you to our National Rally in from around the world take the stages daily in the several venues in the scenic Bristol, VT at the base of the Green Mountains. Come join us for Sun Valley Basin, nestled in the heart of the Sawtooth Mountains during our traditional Thanksgiving dinner cooked by RJ Dominic and Larry the peak of autumn colors. Sun shining through the golden Aspen leaves LaMontagne. Followed by a desert Happy Hour with prizes for best deserts. makes for spectacular scenery! There is nothing like the spectacular colors of fall in the mountains of Although the Festival officially begins on Wednesday, October 17, the Vermont. Come and enjoy its farm markets, local hard cider breweries, rally begins several days earlier, October 13, in order to view the “Trailing award-winning restaurants, and of course, who could pass up a tour and a of the Sheep” parade in Ketchum on Sunday, October 14, as they are taste at the Ben and Jerry’s ice cream factory. being moved from the high mountains to the low valleys for the winter. The shepherds wear their ethnic costumes, dance and play music in the Please see our flyer at https://capecod.wbcci.net/files/2018/06/ parade also. We will have Social Hours every day at 4pm and give you Columbus-Rally-Form.pdf or Facebook groups: Cape Cod Massachusetts time to enjoy the area earlier in the day. Airstream Club. You may also contact RJ Dominic at [email protected] for any questions you have. From Seattle, to Orlando, to Mystic, New Orleans, St. Louis, Sacramento and places in between, musicians arrive in Sun Valley ready to make musical memories. There’s Vintage jazz, Big Band era, Swing, Zydeco, RV parking (dry) is available beginning on Saturday, October 13. Parking Blues, Gypsy, Cabaret and more music played and sung by soloists, is adjacent to the magnificent River Run Lodge at the base of Baldy duets, small combos and Big Bands. The Midiri Brothers, Yve Evans, Bob Mountain and overlooks the Big Wood River. RV’s must be self-contained, Draga, Pieter Meijers, Jason Wanner, Joe Fos, Cornet Chop Suey, Tom however free use of luxurious bathroom and shower facilities at the lodge Rigney & Flambeau, Gator Nation and the Yale Whiffenpoofs to name a (a 3 minute walk) are available. Generators are allowed with quiet hours few of the musicians and groups. Each plays about an hour set and then from 10PM to 7AM. The parking fee for the entire week is only $40. they rotate to other venues. It’s possible to stay in one venue and see Dump sites are close by. a majority of the groups. Or you can follow your favorite group to other sites, all guaranteed to make your Rally stay enjoyable and memorable. A Festival Fee of $160pp (plus tax) includes your General Admission badge, a program, use of the River Run accommodations and free shuttle In addition, there are Silent Movies, Dueling Pianos, Marching Band bus service. The Rally Fee includes administrative expenses and Happy Salute, a traditional Big Band Bash, a Jazz Hymn Sing (don’t forget to Hour food on Tuesday. Parking is separate (see the coupon). bring your umbrellas for “When the Saints Go Marching In”), impromptu jazz sessions, all provided by jazz legends of today. You can take dance Volunteer opportunities are available at the Festival. Those who have a lessons and learn the Lindy Hop, the Charleston and the Fox Trot and confirmed position by the Volunteer Coordinator and contribute 12 hours even enter the Dance Competition. There’s free Jazz in the Square and of work, receive their Festival Badge and parking as a “Thank You.” Ask for for separate fees, a kickoff party (Roaring 20s Black and White) and an details if interested. (The Festival organizers look forward to and plan on Afterglow Dinner. Priority Seating continues this year with a special Pass our help). – for $100 extra per person, you can be assured of a “front row” seat in Contact host, Carol Ortiz, WBCCI #1686 at 9101 Steilacoom Rd. SE, the venues. Olympia, WA 98513 or call me at 360-491-6511 (Cell: 360-870-4705) with any questions. My email is: [email protected]
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38th Annual Rose Parade REGION 1 Special Event Rally J. Rick Cipot, Contributing Editor http://region1.wbcci.net
Pasadena, California As I check out the events calendar on the WBCCI website, I am pleased December 28, 2018 - to see that there are still plenty of rallies scheduled for September in and January 1, 2019 around our region. For us New Englanders, September is the opening door for autumn. Getting the younger ones off to school, planting those mums Tom Smithson you thought looked so nice at the nursery and also a reminder that we are winding down our camping season and soon ready to head south or that Region 12 is again hosting the 38th Rose Parade Rally in Pasadena, CA other horrible activity, winterize. from December 28, 2018 – January 1, 2019. It’s dry camping only a couple of blocks from Colorado Blvd, site of the 130th Rose Parade on Several of the units in Region One are holding their fall business meetings January 1, 2019. and officer installations this month. I always look forward to our fall The rally fee includes four nights of no power, water or electricity in a meetings; a time to reflect on the year and welcome and congratulate our fenced area. We rent a large tent for socializing and meals. You will enjoy incoming officers and board members. It is important to remember that if three breakfasts, two dinners, a pot luck, tour opportunities and reserved it weren’t for our volunteers who head up our clubs, we simply wouldn’t be grandstand seats for perfect viewing. here today.
This is a totally Dry Camping Event! (If you use a CPAP device you will Like many organizations and clubs across America, WBCCI is the hub need to have a rig or battery operated system). Restrooms are available of life-long friendships. Special memories and events evolve because of with flush toilets, but no showers. membership and that circle of friends expands every year as new members You will receive a copy of the official parade program. Tickets to Rose join our ranks. Just one of the many, many aspects of our club that others Parade Events which include: Float Viewing, Bandfest, and Equestfest will don’t enjoy is courtesy parking. What a wonderful and novel idea! I may be be available for you to purchase. For more information on these events see wrong, but I have never seen a list in the back of a Rotary Club membership the Tournament of Roses website: Tournament of Roses Events. (Please do book where members offer a bedroom to another member when traveling. not purchase tickets from the site.) Additional rally information will be sent A common bond of AI-13 brings all of us together with not only a love to you after you have registered. of aluminum but the thirst for adventure and new places to discover and friends to make. The Rally is always great fun. Pasadena offers many tourist attractions, the Tournament of Roses activities and of course ringing in the New Year It may seem silly to some of our non-Airstream friends and family members, with your WBCCI friends. Also, our rally site offers shopping just across the but WBCCI is not only a club, it’s more. Some may even think of us as a cult, street, including Trader Joe’s, Macy’s, Starbucks, Pavilions Market, etc. oh my! But seriously there is something deeper inside that holds the bond between so many members. Yes an extended family for sure; we embrace The rally is limited to 30 rigs. A minimum signup of 29 rigs is needed by moments shared good and bad. We celebrate joy together and help each October 10, 2018. If we have to cancel, we’ll refund your deposit or full other in times of need. If ever you need a friend you find you have more registration fee. If you have to cancel, no refund of the reserved seating than you thought. Thank you Wally for bringing us all together and maybe can be made after November 1. We may refund only a portion of the we are a cult. parking fee.
Find more information about registration on the Region 12 website: Best to all and keep the shiny side up. region12.wbcci.net or contact: Tom Smithson 916-802-0443 or email [email protected]
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REGION 2 Here is what they admitted: Rhonda Evans (Tidewater Virginia): When we return home after a rally or Debbie Hammer, Contributing Editor caravan and after cleaning the trailer, I will sit and recount all the places http://region2.wbcci.net we visited on the trip. It relaxes me. September is a beautiful time in Region 2 as the leaves begin to change, the temperatures - hopefully - begin to lower and there is a certain excite- Judy Harrison (South Florida): Both, but prefer to be out under the awning. ment in the air as life picks up on all levels after the comparative laziness Have a gas firepit we like to enjoy as well. of summer. Gene and Sarah Patch (Florida Airstream Club): Yes, probably once a week. It is wonderful to contemplate this as I sit in Lewiston, NY, near the We take naps, show movies to grandchildren and spent the night when Canadian border, in the midst of an ugly, humid rainstorm – with more our bedroom carpet was being replaced. predicted for the rest of the week. Such are the vagaries of the Blue Beret Don Shafer (Tidewater Virginia): Both – 2 women in house! guidelines ;)
Considering how far we had to go, Region 2 had an excellent representation at the Salem International and many have already signed up for Doswell. REGION 4 Susan Stigleman, Contributing Editor http://region4.wbcci.net In the meantime, there is a lot to do in the Region. The New Jersey Unit is celebrating its 57th anniversary, Watchung New Jersey is looking forward In Region 4’s neck of the woods, our clubs/units are preparing to hold to Christmas in October and Hudson Mohawk will be enjoying a Pot Luck Installation Luncheons and Rallies. Consider attending and give support Rally! There’s also the Metro NY Fall Rally and the WDCU Installation Rally to the great folks who have volunteered to serve as officers. If you enjoy to consider. your club, consider volunteering for an office, it’s a wonderful way to meet new friends and fully experience everything WBCCI has to offer. Please And please remember that to continue to function as a Region, we need remember to thank those that have conducted the Installation Ceremony Region officers. We’re looking for a First and Second VP as well as a as well. Membership Chair and a new Blue Beret Contributing Editor. Since you’ve enjoyed the benefit of Region 2 for so long, maybe now is the time to step It’s time to renew your WBCCI dues for 2019, watch your mailbox or inbox forward and become an Officer – help to put new ideas into action…it’s for renewal materials. If you enjoy the adventure and friendship of your your Club and your Region! club, you don’t want to hesitate. Send in your dues and continue to enjoy all of those benefits and more.
During the June 22, 2018 IBT meeting, the Southeastern Michigan REGION 3 Airstream Club #137 became the official name of the former Metro Detroit Unit. Joan Anderson, Contributing Editor http://region3.wbcci.net The locations and dates were announced for the 2019, 2020 and 2021 International Rallies. Our Region is once again fortunate that two of the June, July, and August are some of the most popular months for packing rallies will be fairly close to our region. Dates and locations for those rallies up the camper and finding a special place to camp, to visit, to learn will be listed in Save the Date. Take advantage and plan ahead, three great about or to just relax and do fishing, swimming, hiking, boating, cycling, locations with opportunities for making memories. shopping or nothing at all. Summertime camping is exciting, hot, informational, stormy, educational, humid, sunny, and can make us glad to Until next time. get home! Save the Date: When they get home, these Region 3 WBCCI members do an interesting July 20-27, 2019. Enjoy the Ride IR Doswell, VA thing with their Airstream. They were asked, “When you are home, do you June 20-27, 2020. International Rally Loveland, CO just sit in your Airstream or under the awning?” July, 2021 International Rally Lebanon, TN
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performance by ventriloquist David Turner and his troupe of dummies REGION 5 including Tad Short, and recording artist Johnny Carver who originally Bob Whitesell, Contributing Editor recorded “Yellow Ribbon” and had five top ten songs and 36 charted http://region5.wbcci.net singles.
Letter from the President Our region is also hosting two IBT sanctioned events: The 52nd annual “Tennessee Valley Old-Time Fiddlers Convention” is October 2-7 in Greetings to all members of Region 5 and hope this letter finds you well. Athens, AL, sponsored by our Alabama Unit. Ricky Skaggs is among the I was recently installed as the President of Region 5 and I thank you for entertainment! For more information, email athensairstreamrally@gmail. the opportunity to serve and look forward to the next two years. The com camping season is about half over here in the Chicago area and Sandy and I have had a number of opportunities to get out and enjoy our rig. We The second IBT event is the “International Storytelling Festival Rally” on recently just attended a Northern Illinois rally at Rock Cut State Park. We October 4-7 at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN, sponsored by had seven rigs show up for the weekend and even though it was hot and the East Tennessee Airstream Club. For additional information, email humid, we all had a great time. As I am still employed full time, any time [email protected] we can get away is a real treat. Also around the region, the Arkansas Razorback Airstream Club will gather As you all know, this club is run by volunteers and I could use some help at Shady Oaks Campground in Harrison, AR on September 6-9 for its “Up, with a few roles. If you could help the Region, please contact me and I’ll Up & Away Rally.” The election and business meeting rally overlaps with let you know what we are looking for. the Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship. On September 20-23, the Razorback Airstreamers will camp on the streets around the Union The Region 5 Rally is planned to start on Wednesday, September 26, and County Courthouse in El Dorado, AR for “Airstreams on the Square.” It is a complete on Sunday, September 30, and will be held at the Illinois State block from El Dorado’s new Murphy Arts District. If you love goats, join the Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL. Springfield offers many exciting attractions club for “Arkaluma & Goats” on October 4-7 at Heifer Ranch in Perryville, and we are looking forward to this rally. Initial registrations have been AR. This coincides with the Arkansas Goat Festival. quite low and it seems that the actual turnout will also be on the low side. In light of this, I have changed the plans somewhat to reduce the fixed The East Tennessee Airstream Club will hold its election and business rally costs in order to keep the rally fee at a reasonable level. If you can make on September 7-9 at the Tennessee Cumberland Plateau Campground it, please sign up. (TCPC) in Crossville, TN.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon. The Louisiana Airstream Club members will hold their officer installation rally September 6-9 at Bayou Wilderness RV Resort in Carencro, LA. The Thanks, club is planning an “Angels on the Bluff Rally” November 8-11 in Natchez, Bob and Sandy Whitesell MS. Angels on the Bluff is an elaborate presentation at the Natchez City [email protected] Cemetery with selected gravesites featured. The contact person is Billy Guidry at [email protected]
The Mississippi Airstream Club will hold its election rally September 5-8 at REGION 6 Frog Level RV Park in Philadelphia, MS. Mark Magie, Contributing Editor The Nashville Music City Airstream Club will hold its election rally http://region6.wbcci.net September 7-9 at the Tennessee Cumberland Plateau Campground (TCPC) in Crossville, TN. The club will hold its “Fun in the Fall Rally” November Many in Region 6 are looking forward to autumn and cooler temperatures. 16-18 at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, TN. Most units and clubs are holding their elections and installation rallies in the next few months. The Pensacola Unit will gather September 20-23 for “Sweet Home Mystic Springs” election and installation rally at Mystic Springs in McDavid, FL. The Region 6 Rally is “Fall Fun in Lebanon,” October 15-20 in Lebanon, TN at the James E. Ward Ag Center. Entertainment includes a repeat The Tennessee Unit members will hold their fall rally September 27-29 at the Tennessee Cumberland Plateau Campground (TPCP) in Crossville, TN.
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West Tennessee Airstream Club members will hold their Election and Those of you who attended the rally were entertained, informed and Business Rally, September 14-16 at Trace State Park in Belden, MS. enlightened throughout the week. Over a third of all the attendees were either new owners or first time attendees to an international rally. Those of us who were left at home (I was due to illness) kept up with the activities through live audio broadcasts, several different Facebook pages, texts and REGION 7 phone calls. Don Thomson, Contributing Editor It made me really think about how connected we all are, not only with all http://region7.wbcci.net the technology we have today, but also with our common interest - being Good morning Region 7 Airstreamers and all. Region 7 just completed a an Airstream owner and the amazing history that the club has. Dale “Pee work rally in the International Peace Garden (IPG). We worked near the Wee” Schamborn , Wally’s cousin, has continued to provide us with stories WBCCI (YOUR) monument called “Promise of Peace” and murdered at and information about the early days of the club. His attendance at the least several thousand thistles, other weeds and brush. The team worked International Rally has added an extra personal touch. Through a diligent way too hard in the heat. No need to worry, there are still lots of weeds search into records by members, several Airstreams have been identified left to pull. and recognized as historic trailers. Those trailers are the ones that participated in the earliest caravans. Several of those trailers appeared at In the short time we were at the monument site, we observed several Salem. hundred visitors to the monument area looking at your monument and taking pictures. We did have the opportunity to talk to a number of the During the course of the International Rally, there was also a reorganization visitors. They were impressed with the monument and the reason it was of the Classic Club. This intra club had been known in the past for placed at this particular location. Many folks were impressed with the fact wonderful short regional caravans. The last caravan done by the Classic that they could have one foot in the United States and their other foot in Club was an amazing tour of Southern Minnesota over five years ago. We a foreign country without a uniformed officer watching them. Awesome. look forward to these new caravans. Many visitors were not aware that the WBCCI Monument to Peace was It’s not too soon to begin planning to attend the 2019 International Rally placed here to acknowledge the over 200 years of peace between Canada in Doswell, VA. Registration info can be found elsewhere in the Blue Beret. and the United States. The team also worked at the 911 memorial site. Then we can look forward to 2020 in Colorado and 2021 in Tennessee. We did have a meeting with the new CEO for the IPG, Mr. Tim Chapman. How exciting! We can visit so many diverse areas! Gail Harrower impressed him on the need for additional signage to explain the reason for the monument to visitors. As we begin our fall travel season or attend rallies, let’s remember the history of this great club. Fun, fellowship and adventure are not just words We are now on to the rest of the summer rally schedule. This includes - they are the Airstream life. the Region 7 “Heritage” Rally to be held at the Red River Valley Fairground in West Fargo, ND August 28 - September 2. This will feature Bonanza farming and the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion. These are both great venues that show the history of the Red River Valley of the North. As always - be safe. REGION 10 Carol Ortiz, Contributing Editor http://region10.wbcci.net
When I hear someone mention “September,” I think about kids (and REGION 8 teachers) going back to school. Being a retired teacher, I don’t have to Beth McCall, Contributing Editor go back to school, which means I can still go camping. September in http://region8.wbcci.net Region 10 is a lovely time for exploring the outdoors. It’s easier to get into campgrounds including parks in the States and Providences. Our Units are Hopefully by the time this is published, the heat wave of 2018 will be still keeping our rigs rolling! over. The only people that stayed cool were the ones who attended the International Rally in Salem, OR, and then stayed in the area for a few The Montana Airstream Club is host this year for the “Hands Across the more weeks - and several did. Border” rally. Members from the Alberta Saskatchewan Club will join
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Montana members in Lewistown, MT at the Mountain Acres RV Park. They plan to have dinner at the local Elks Club on Friday followed by the REGION 11 Installation of officers for both Units. Oh, yes! The dates of this rally which Robert Doster, Contributing Editor has been going on for over 50 years are August 30-September 3. http://region11.wbcci.net
The Washington Unit also has their Election and Installation Rally in The Colorado Unit is camping on the south shore of Carter Lake again September. The dates are 6th through the 9th. They are looking forward this year. It is located near Berthoud, CO in north central Colorado. All 24 to having the WBCCI 1st VP, Mona Heath, as their installing officer at the sites are reserved meaning that this Unit is attracted to physical activity. Washington Land Yacht Harbor in Olympia (Lacey). That includes mountain biking, swimming, rock climbing and hiking while surrounded by postcard views. The rally dates are September 6-8. As some of our Units have already had their elections and installations of new officers in August, I’ll pause for a moment to say “Thank You” to those The 4CU unit is having a first ever Chili Run Rally in Silver City, NM on who have served as officers this past year. Being a Club of volunteers, we September 6-9 . This is a unique rally devoted to learning about chilis with want to also thank those who are willing to assume officer positions for a trip to a family owned chili farm. Silver City is located in southwest New this coming year. May you have an awesome time leading your Clubs! Mexico on the edge of the Gila Wilderness Area and on Saturday, the rally will follow the dots north to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. September 20-23 are the dates of the Idaho Club’s rally in the City of The continental divide passes right through Silver City so expect chilly, as Rocks National Reserve. They will be staying at the Smoky Mountain in temperature, in the evenings. Campground near the little town of Almo. This is a joint rally with the Wasatch Unit of Utah. They are a new Unit in Region 11. The Utah Wasatch Unit has been invited by the Idaho Unit to have a Joint Rally in the City of Rocks National Reserve. The Reserve is located in south The British Columbia Unit had so many events and rallies in August, (every central Idaho just north of Utah near the small town of Almo. This is an weekend) that they are taking a break in September. You can find several interesting area not only for the (only here) geologic structures but also for members hanging out every Tuesday at Ricky’s Country Restaurant in the historic interest, as this area was also on the California Trail. The rally South Surrey. Check in with Tom Akam. will have ranger guided tours of the rock formations, a close up look at The Oregon Airstream Club is once again having an “Airstreams on Main” the historical significance of the area and of course the stunning scenery rally in Independence, OR, September 21-23. In order to park everyone, thru which the California Trail passed. This Rally is going to take place on they have to shut down a state highway on Friday afternoon at 3 PM and September 20-24. do the same on Sunday morning. They plan to have a public open house The annual Region 11 Rally will be September 27-October 1. The Meet on Saturday. in the Middle rally will be at the Route 66 RV Resort in Albuquerque, NM. Last, but not least, is a National Airstream Rally at the Pendleton Round Up President Patti Reed invites all Airstreamers to join Region 11 members in - one of the top 10 rodeos in North America. The dates are September 10- attending this Rally. 16 in a city park in Pendleton, OR. Unique to this rodeo is the grass infield and the Native American Village which is set up just outside the arena. You can see all of the typical rodeo events, in addition to, a Native American Tribal Dance competition, breakfast at Roosters with the Rodeo Court and REGION 12 the Happy Canyon Princesses. It is a six day rally chuck full of activities Robert Stansbury, Contributing Editor and you will soon be joining with everyone to say, “Let ‘er Buck!” http://region12.wbcci.net
P.S. Check out the article and coupon in this issue for the Sun Valley Jazz Congratulations are in order for California and Nevada members of WBCCI. & Music Festival National/Special Events Rally taking place in October. We are so proud that our region won the Membership Award with a 15% increase over the last year. Congratulations are also in order for R12 2nd VP Eric McHenry, who put his name in the hat to run for WBCCI 3rd VP next year, at the International Rally in Doswell, VA. This will create an opening on the executive board of R12 for next year, if he is elected. Cecelia Stansbury will be running for President of the Region in 2019. Joining her will be LaVerne McHenry who will be running for 1st VP. This election will
44 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 REGION NEWS be open for any WBCCI member who can run for any office. Be sure to let All of these ideas are possible and in the next 12 months I am sure we President Jim Polk know if you wish to run. This can be up to a six year will see some of them taking shape. We are already looking at ways to commitment but can also be just for four years. make the two-way Atlantic crossings happen. Recently, we received news that a Wally Byam style European caravan tour from Region 10 is planned What a sight it was to see over 160 rigs from R12 in Salem. We served for 2020 with Airstreams being shipped from Baltimore to England! We 226 folks breakfast at our annual gathering. That is more people than we will have rallies on the route and the European dealerships are already on had at the previous four Internationals combined. Of course, it was the board with technical advice and support. closest International Rally to Region 12 in the last 12 years. For those of you that are long range planners, I can let you know about future locations. Our main summer rally at Ettie’s Field in central England is coming up The 2019 Rally will be in Doswell, VA. The 2020 Rally will be in Loveland, next weekend at the new Boho glamping site and there’s so much to CO. Finally, the 2021 rally will be in Lebanon, TN. get enthusiastic about. We have trailers and motorhomes traveling from all over Europe and the numbers are over 50% up on last year’s rally in On the home front, the Region Rally has less than 20 spots left. This Las Bavaria, Germany. Photographs of the rally will be on the website soon for Vegas event will be at the Oasis RV resort in Nevada in October. It is a members and affiliate members. (www.ettiesfield.com). great location with a lot to do nearby. Speaking of a great location, we have one in Pasadena again in December. At this point, you can sign up Membership is increasing and currently at 99 Airstreams! It doesn’t seem for the waiting list as the Rose Parade Rally is already sold out. See you long ago we got to 10 members and, for the first time, started chasing down the road. Airstreamers to join the new Europe unit.
EUROPE Ian Jamieson, Contributing Editor http://europe.wbcci.net
Two of the 2018 rallies are past and so is the International Rally at Salem in Oregon, where Europe was represented for the first time. Our members are spread across 13 countries and we are seeing more of their photos and social media posts than ever as they explore the campsites and destinations of Europe, from Norway in the north to Italy in the south.
The welcome we received at Salem was overwhelming. It seemed like everyone in the 715 Airstreams knew we were there! We owe thanks to everyone who made that possible, especially Carolyn Beardshear, Mona Heath and Airstream Adventures NW who gave us a new Serenity for the duration of our stay! Our presence has really established Europe as an integral part of the Wally Byam Airstream Club. Meeting the new President, Vice Presidents, International Liaison Chair and others has also strengthened our links with the members who are shaping the future of the Club.
Our attendance has also set European members thinking about how they can have an American Airstream experience. And equally, American members are thinking about how they could realise their dream of travelling Europe in an Airstream or of attending one of our rallies. Affiliate membership is now at 33!
BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 45 AIRSTREAM From the Vice President of Sales Greetings from your extended family here in Jackson Center, OH! It is now September and the fall season is upon us. We have some exciting news since my August letter.
On August 3, 2018, we officially broke ground on the new Airstream Factory which is just a short mile west of our current facility. This was a great day as CEO/President Bob Wheeler addressed the audience of state officials, local officials, past and current Airstream employees. Mr. Wheeler thanked all the employees of Airstream and the village of Jackson Center for all the work done to get Airstream to this groundbreaking moment. This new 700,000 sq. ft. facility will be the largest single factory in the RV industry. The new factory will also feature a “Heritage Center.” This museum center will showcase some of the great historical facts, Airstreams and photos of this 87 year old company.
Lenny Razo Along with the “Heritage Center,” Airstream will house just over 600,000 sq. ft. of new production lines. We will have state of the art equipment for our employees to insure we continue to build the best quality into our trailers. As this plant opens in the next 12-14 months, this will also allow us to move our Interstate and Atlas production into the current trailer facility. This will increase the size of the production for our motor homes from the current 40,000 sq. ft. facility to a 230,000 sq. ft. facility! We look forward to sharing the progress of the new plant over the coming 12 months.
At the end of August, we welcomed 40 Airstream Dealer associates for a two day Airstream training session. We value all of our dealers and want to make sure they are caught up on all the latest product knowledge. We have continuous training throughout the year online, but we also offer these plant sessions twice a year in August and November. Our goal is for you to feel comfortable with all our Airstream Dealer associates and that they can answer any and all your questions.
In my August article, I mentioned the launch of the new Classic “Airstream Smart RV Control” system. Airstream began shipping the 2019 Classics with this feature in late July. We have teamed up with AT&T to make this “Airstream Smart RV Control” system come to life. With the purchase of a 2019 Classic, you will receive a 1 year unlimited data plan from AT&T. This will allow you to surf the web, stream music or movies from wherever your adventures take you. The 2019 Classic comes equipped with a local and remote Wi-Fi system. The new “Airstream Smart RV Control” will also allow you to monitor your Classic remotely through an Airstream App. As a 2019 Classic owner, you will have the ability to check items such as your tanks, LP, lights and even control your awning through your phone. However, if you are not a tech person and would rather not use your phone to control the Classic, you can still rely on the buttons inside the Classic to control everything you could have controlled in the past. The Classic offers great flexibility in how one wants to monitor or control the trailer.
On behalf of 996 hard working families in Jackson Center, OH, thank you for your business and passion for our products. It means the world to each of us here at Airstream!
Happy Airstreaming -
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INTERNATIONAL RALLY
2019 Jan 21-25 IBT Rally, Robertsdale, Alabama Jul 20-27 2019 International Rally, Doswell, Virginia
NATIONAL / SPECIAL EVENT RALLIES
Sep 10-16 Pendleton Round-Up Rally, Pendleton, OR Sep 22-30 Swiss Festival, Sugarcreek, OH Oct 3-7 Storytelling Festival, Jonesborough, TN Oct 5-9 Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque, NM Oct 15-22 Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival, Ketchum, ID Oct 25-28 Texas Country Air, Brownwood, TX Dec 28- Jan 1, 2019 Rose Parade Rally, Pasadena, CA Jan 3-6 Canopener 2019, Santa Rosa Beach, FL NATIONAL CARAVANS
Jul 12-Sep 12 N-47-B STANDBY ONLY North to Alaska - Leaders:Thibadeau/Weisenberger Ph. 770-560-6410 Aug 19-Oct 9 N-47-I STANDBY ONLY Southwest Adventure - Leaders: Montague/Thompson Ph. 850-212-3726 Sep 8-23 N-47-R Ores, Shores, Waters, and Lights - East - Jun 21-Jul 10 N-48-M STANDBY ONLY Canadian Rocky Mountain - Leaders: DeLeeuw Ph. 517-250-5060 Leaders: Collinson Ph. 416-232-2882 Sep 8-Oct 8 N-47-W Highway 61 Revisited - Leaders: Werk Jul - Sep N-48-N STANDBY ONLY Viking Trail - Leaders: Ph. 310-714-4646 Leggatt email: [email protected] Sep 10-Oct 7 N-47-S Bourbon in the Bluegrass - Leaders: Skipper Jul 10-Aug 19 N-48-L Nor' by Nor'East - Leaders: Lake Ph. 850-877-1729 / Wilson Ph. 270-782-6554 Ph. 781-837-2539 Sep 13-Oct 17 N-47-D American Revolution in the Northern Colonies - Aug 20-Oct 8 N-48-F Southwest Adventure - Leaders: Anderson/ Leaders: Jones Ph. 703-780-6597 Montague Ph. 850-896-0567 Sep 24-Oct 27 N-47-H STANDBY ONLY Gone to Texas - Leaders: Sep 7-21 N-48-P Ores, Shores, Waters, and Lights - East - Snow/Gilbert Ph: 832-217-4508 Leaders: DeLeeuw Ph. 517-250-5060 Oct 2-Nov 3 N-47-L STANDBY ONLY Southeast Coast Spectacular Sep 26- N-48-S Sho-Me the Ozarks - Leaders: Garrett - Leaders: Bacon Ph. 423-775-4237 est Oct 27 Ph. 417-293-2487 Oct 1-Nov 2 N-48-O Southeast Coast - Leaders: Bacon 2019 Ph. 423-775-4237 Mar 5-20 N-48-D STANDBY ONLY Cajun Country - Leaders: Schwarz/Gardner Ph. 630-561-1703 Mar 26-Apr 11 N-48-E STANDBY ONLY Cajun Country - Leaders: Schwarz/Gardner Ph. 630-561-1703 Apr 2-May 9 N-48-C American Civil War - Part III, War in Virginia - UNIT CARAVANS Leaders: Spillman/Racavich Ph. 225-405-4057 Apr 10-May 20 N-48-A American Revolution - Southern Campaign - Leaders: Jones Ph. 703-780-6597 Jul 21-Sep 11 U-427 Viking Trail - Ontario Canada Unit, Leaders: Apr 25-May 15 N-48-G Springtime in Kentucky - Leaders: Leggatt, email: [email protected] Weisenberger Ph. 859-653-5519 May 21-Jun 14 N-48-K STANDBY ONLY Taste of the Blue Ridge - Leaders: Combs Ph. 336-558-5532 May 22-Jun 15 N-48-J Springtime in the Rockies - Leaders: Heist/ Hewins Ph. 402-304-1843
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Delmarva Unit - http://rehobothboardwalk.com/wbdelmarva REGION Sep 13-16 Installation Rally, 4-H Park, 4-H Park Rd, Centreville, MD, 1 Donna Field 443-262-9682 Region 1 Website: http://region1.wbcci.net Oct 5-8 Columbus Day/Canadian Hudson-Mohawk New York Unit - http://hudmo.wbcci.net Thanksgiving Day Rally Sep 13-16 Installation Rally, So-Hi CG, Accord, NY, John & Wendy Bristol, VT Vettovalli 518-922-7053, email: [email protected] Oct 4-8 Pot Luck Rally, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Cape Cod Massachusetts Airstream Club Salisbury, MA, Geoff Whittle 518-782-1606, email: www.capecod.wbcci.net [email protected] Sep 14-16 Fall Bus. Mtg. Rally, Village Green CG, 228 Sturbridge Rd Keystone Pennsylvania Unit - http://keystone.wbcci.net (Rte 20), Brimfield, MA, Larry LaMontagne, email: [email protected] Sep 7-9 Fall Rally/Annual Bus. Mtg, Christmas Pines CG, 450 Red Oct 5-8 Columbus Day/Canadian Thanksgiving Day Rally, Green Church Rd, Auburn PA, Rick Pitts 610-793-9262, email: Mtn. Family CG, 4817 S 116 Rd, Bristol, VT, RJ Dominic [email protected] 914-204-6190, email: [email protected] Sep 22-30 Swiss Festival Caravan, Sugarcreek Festival, Sugarcreek, OH. Don Harrington 610-967-2435, email: pastordkh@ Charter Oak Connecticut Airstream Club verizon.net Oct 1-7 Storytelling Caravan, Storytelling Festival, Jonesborough, http://connecticut.wbcci.net TN, Alan Kenney 610-823-1215, email: noazrk2690@ Sep 7-9 Back in Time Rally, Oak Haven CG, 22 Main St, Wales, hotmail.com MA, Gail & Wiley Downing 203-790-8592, email: [email protected] Metropolitan New York Airstream Club Oct 14 Fall Bus Mtg & Installation Noon, Manchester Country http://metrony.covvo.com Club, 305 S Main St, Manchester, CT, Corinne/Jim Burnham 860-623-9752, email: [email protected] Sep 20-23 Adirondack Balloon Festival Rally, Glens Falls, NY, Bill & Barbara Trevouledes, email: [email protected] New England Airstream Club - http://newengland.wbcci.net Oct 19-21 Fall Rally, Indian Island, NY, Ted Strickroth, email: [email protected] Sep 14-16 Oktoberfest/Fall Bus. Mtg/Installation Rally, Lake Forest, East Wakefield, NH, Schreitmueller 603-923-3755, email: Mid-Atlantic Unit - http://midatlantic.wbcci.net [email protected] Sep 27-30 Pennsylvania Little Switzerland Rolling Rally, Don Laine Sep 28-30 Fall Bus. Mtg. Rally, Rocky Gap SP, 12900 Lake Shore CG, Palmerton, PA, Baillargeon 603-778-8447, email: Dr, Flintstone, MD, Luke Brennecke 301-524-1493, email: [email protected] [email protected] Oct 4-8 Digging the Dead III Rally, Barre, VT, Cipot/McPheters 203- 743-7664, email: [email protected] New Jersey Unit - https://sites.google.com/site/njunitoriginal May 19-Oct 20: Social Hours Every Weekend in the Pavilion, Saturdays Northeast Mountaineers Airstream Club 5:30 PM, Jersey Shore Airstream Haven CG, 728 S http://nemountaineers.wbcci.net Dennisville Rd, South Seaville, NJ, Judy Coupe 267-261- 1392, email: [email protected] Sep 23-28 End of Season Rally, Greenwood Lodge & Campsites, Woodford, VT, Milo Cutler, email: [email protected] Sep 14-16 Beach Days & Lobster Boil w/Friends of NJ Units, Jersey Shore Airstream Haven CG, 728 S Dennisville Rd, South Quebec Canada Unit - http://unitquebec.wbcci.net Seaville, NJ, Patrick McFadden 610-529-6560, email: Sep 7-9 Installation Rally, Camping Domaine des Cantons, 315, [email protected] route 112, Saint-Etienne-de-Bolton, Quebec, Jean-Pierre Oct 19-21 57th Anniversary/Year End Rally/Election, Jersey Shore Sabourin & Laurence Rivet 418-210-3988 / 418-670-3387, Airstream Haven CG, 728 S Dennisville Rd, South Seaville, email: [email protected] NJ, Patrick McFadden 610-529-6560, email: mcfaia@ gmail.com New York Finger Lakes Unit - http://nyfingerlakes.wbcci.net REGION Sep 22 Installation Luncheon Noon, Hilltop Rest., 813 W Genesee 2 St, Skaneateles, NY, Ed Valentin 607-687-4177, email: [email protected] Region 2 Website: http://region2.wbcci.net Ontario Canada Unit - http://ontarioairstream.wbcci.net Aug 29-Sep 3 Fall Rally, Norwood FG, Norwood, ON, Cy Rich 705-944- 5814, email: [email protected] Al-Mon-O Pennsylvania Unit - http://al-mon-o.wbcci.net Sep 27-30 Fall Rendevous, Richmond FG, Richmond, ON, Bob Chapman 613-432-3645, email: bandbchapman@ Central Maryland Unit gmail.com http://centralmarylandunit166.wbcci.net Penn-Lehigh Unit – http://penn-lehigh.wbcci.net Central Pennsylvania Unit – http://centralpenn.wbcci.net Pennsylvania Unit - www.pennsylvaniaunit.wbcci.net Oct 11-14 Fall Foliage, S'mores & Waterfalls Rally, Cunningham Falls SP, 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd, Thurmont, MD, Steven Aug 31-Sep 3 Labor Day Spaghetti Rally, Pennwood Airstream Park, 999 Starnowsky 717-825-4663, email: [email protected] Kindle Rd, Limestone, PA, Sal & Noreen Maneri, email: [email protected] Sep 28-30 Dutch Oven/Smoker/Crock Pot Rally, Pennwood Airstream Delaware Valley New Jersey Unit – http://dvnju.wbcci.net Park, 999 Kindle Rd, Limestone, PA, Bob & Jayne Otto 330-854-0657 / 330-933-8561, email: [email protected]
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Washington DC Unit - http://wdcu.wbcci.net Oct 10-14 Fall/Installation Rally, Top of GA Airstream Park, 14255 GA 75N, Helen, GA, Bill Wild 678-938-4943, email: Oct 18-21 Installation Rally, Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, 100 [email protected] Baltimore Rd, York Springs, PA 717-528-8279, Larry Garland, email: [email protected] Northern Virginia Airstream Club - http://northva.wbcci.net Watchung New Jersey Airstream Club Sep 21-23 Virginia Commonwealth Rally, Holiday Travel Park,Virginia Beach, VA, Edgar Simmons 540-421-1756, email: www.watchungunit.org [email protected] Sep 14-17 NJ State Rally: Beach Time & Lobster Boil, Jersey Shore Oct 5-6 Mountain Rally, Highland Haven Airstream Park, Copper Haven Airstream Park, 728 Dennisville Rd, Cape May Hill, VA, Lew Brodsky 703-338-4620, email: lbrodsky@cox. Court House, NJ, call Jersey Shore for site, Steve Tancer net 551-206-4521, email: [email protected] Oct 5-9 Buddy Rally, Don Laine CG, 790 57 Dr, Palmerton, PA, Palmetto State Airstream Club George Kiesel 908-930-0550, email: gkiesel861@gmail. com http://palmettostate.wbcci.net Sep 14-16 Apple Pickin' Rally, Tom Johnson Camping Center, 1885 US 70 W, Marion, NC, Bob Wilson 864-918-2430, email: [email protected] Oct 12-14 Fall Rally w/Bus Nuts, Palmetto Cove RV Park, 521 Table REGION 3 Rock Rd, Cleveland, SC, Bob Wilson 864-918-2430, email: [email protected] Oct 25-28 Alumalina Buddy Rally, Tom Johnson CG Rally Park, 1885 Region 3 Website: http://region3.wbcci.net US 70 W, Marion, NC, John Leake 803-904-7225, email: [email protected] 2019 Jan 3-6 Canopener 2019 Rally, Santa Rosa Beach, FL Piedmont North Carolina Unit - http://piedmontunit.wbcci.net Sep 13-16 Rally, Mayo Lake Park, 1013 Neal's Store Rd, Roxboro, Big Bend Florida Airstream Club - http://bigbendfl.wbcci.net NC, John/Nancy Becker 336-504-8769, email: Sep 14-16 End of Summer Celebration Rally, Live Oak Landing, 229 [email protected] Pitts Ave, Freeport, FL, Tom Beyer, email: bucklake@ Oct 18-21 Carolina Balloon Festival Rally, Iredell County FG, 630 N hotmail.com Main St, Troutman, NC, Bud/Donna Moore 336-707-3740, Oct 19-21 Columbus Day Celebration Rally, Hardridge Creek CG, email: [email protected] 592 U.S. Government Rd, Abbeville, AL, Tom Beyer, email: [email protected] Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Unit http://shenandoahvalleyofva.wbcci.net Carolinas Unit of North Carolina - http://carolinasnc.wbcci.net Sep 13-16 Williamsburg Rally, American Heritage RV Park, 146 South Carolina Coastal Unit - http://sccu.wbcci.net Maxton Lane, Williamsburg, VA, Rocky Johnson 336-971- Sep 7-9 History Rally: Come as Your Favorite Person, Palmetto 0971, email: [email protected] Shores RV Resort, Summerton, SC, Parniece Dawson Oct 11-14 Creekwoods Farms Rally, Creekwoods Farms RV Park, 843-259-1937, email: [email protected] 4696 Jonathan Creek Rd, Waynesville, NC, Rocky Oct 5-7 Tacky Shirt Rally, Little Pee Dee SP, Dillon, SC, Parniece Johnson 336-971-0971, email: [email protected] Dawson 843-259-1937, email: [email protected] Coastal Georgia Airstream Club South Florida Airstream Club - http://southflorida.wbcci.net http://coastalgeorgia.wbcci.net Southeastern Camping Unit - http://secamping.wbcci.net Florida Airstream Club - http://floridaunit027.wbcci.net Sep 27-30 Senior Discount Rally, F.D. Roosevelt SP, 2970 GA-190, Sep 13-16 Great Outdoors Rally, Great Outdoors Resort, 125 Pine Mountain, GA, Nancy Gore, 404-375-9314, email: Plantation Dr, Titusville, FL, Curtis or Rachel Hargett 423- [email protected] 464-0860, email: [email protected] Oct 5-7 Georgia Mountain Air Fall Edition Rally, Georgia Mountain Oct 18-21 Annual Mtg & Rally, Mary's Fish Camp, 8092 Mary's Fish FG, 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, GA, Matt Hackney Camp Rd, Weeki Wachee, FL, Ron Allen 904-534-9896, 706-830-8039, email: [email protected] email: [email protected] / Jeff Krabel 352-573- 0489 Tidewater Virginia Unit - www.tidewater.wbcci.net Oct 19-21 Fall Fun Rally, Powhatan SP, 4616 Powhatan State Park Florida Springs Airstream Club Rd, Powhatan, VA, Rhonda & Larry Evans 757-357-7717, http://floridasprings.wbcci.net email: [email protected]
Florida Suncoast Airstream Club - http://suncoast.wbcci.net Virginia Unit - http://virginia.wbcci.net
Florida Treasure Coast Airstream Club - http://ftcu.wbcci.net Western North Carolina Unit - http://wnc.wbcci.net Aug 30-Sep 3 Labor Day Rally w/Georgia Unit, Top of GA Airstream Georgia Unit - http://topofgeorgia.wbcci.net Park, 14255 GA-75, Helen, GA, contact park host for reservations at 706-878-3590 or topofgeorgia.wbcci.net Top of Georgia Airstream Park suffered damage due to the park being Oct 25-28 Alumalina/Carolina Mountain Jamboree, Palmetto Cove struck by an EF1 tornado on March 17. Please see our Airstream Park, 521 Table Rock Rd, Cleveland, SC, John website for further updates. Leake 803-684-5651, email: [email protected] Aug 29-Sep 3 Labor Day/Homecoming/Elections Rally, Top of GA Airstream Park, 14255 GA 75N, Helen, GA, Bill Wild 678- 938-4943, email: [email protected]
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Northern Ohio Virtual Airstream Unit REGION 4 https://sites.google.com/view/campnova Oct 4-7 Homecoming Rally - "Bring It On Home to Mama!", Terraport at Jackson Center, OH, Ella Brown 419-203- Region 4 Website: http://region4.wbcci.net 9579, email: [email protected] Sep 22-30 Swiss Festival National Rally, Sugarcreek, OH Southeastern Michigan Airstream Club http://metrodetroitunit137.wbcci.net Akron Ohio Unit - https://akronohio.wbcci.net Oct 27 Installation Luncheon 1 PM, Jack & Bonnie Belding, 4334 Sep 6-9 Election Joint Rally w/Mahoning Valley Unit, Penn Wood Dillingham Dr, Tecumseh, MI, 517-423-5672 Airstream Park, 999 Kindel Rd, New Bethlehem, PA, Jack & Elaine Ketterer 330-494-2415 email: jketterer@neo. rr.com / Dave & Nancy Brett 330-757-9751, email: The Western Reserve Camping Unit [email protected] www.westernreserve.wbcci.net Oct 11-14 Installation Rally, Pier-Lon Park, 5960 Vandemark Rd, Sep 11-15 2nd Annual Get Together Rally, Penn Wood Airstream Medina, OH, Alan & Nancy Jackson 330-635-8520, email: Park, 999 Kindel Rd, New Bethlehem, PA, Kenny Brooks, [email protected] email: [email protected] Oct 11-15 Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Rally, Kenisee Lake CG, Appalachian Unit of West Virginia - http://wv.wbcci.net/ 2021 Mill Creek Rd, Jefferson, OH, Kenny Brooks, email: Oct 25-28 Buddy Rally, Oak Hollow CG, 3415 N Centennial St, High [email protected] Point, NC 336-883-3492, Rich Work 304-922-2298, email: [email protected] Cincinnati Ohio Unit - http://cincinnati.wbcci.net REGION 5 Oct 4-7 Turkey Rally, Franklin County Indiana 4-H FG, 7178 Blue Creek Rd, Brookville, IN, Mark Kennedy 937-609-9415, email: [email protected] Region 5 Website: http://region5.wbcci.net Columbus Ohio Unit - email: [email protected] Sep 26-30 Region 5 Rally, Springfield, IL Mahoning Valley Ohio Unit - www.mvou.wbcci.net Sep 5-9 Joint Rally w/Akron Unit, Penn Wood Airstream Park, 999 Central Indiana Airstream Club - www.centralind.wbcci.net Kindel Rd, New Bethlehem, PA, 4 mi. S of I-80, Exit 64, Sep 30-Oct 1 Feast of the Hunters Moon Rally, Prophetstown SP, 4112 near Clarion, PA, Dave & Nancy Brett, email: dbrett@ E State Road 225, West Lafayette, IN, Chris Dillow 770- zoominternet.net 713-7060, email: [email protected] Miami Valley Unit of Ohio - http://miamivalleyohio.wbcci.net Indiana Airstream Club - http://indiana.wbcci.net Sep 5 Breakfast 9 AM, Fairborn Family Diner & Rest, 419 N 1st Mon each month except December: Dinner 5 PM, Ponderosa Rest., Broad St, Fairborn, OH, Dan Eagle 937-654-6582, email: 5009 S Scatterfield Rd., Anderson, IN, Richard Parrish [email protected] 765-378-7560, email: [email protected] Sep 7-10 Fall Rally/Southern OH Storytelling Festival, Ross County 1st Thurs each month except December: Dinner 6 PM, Sara's Family FG, 344 Fairgrounds Rd, Chillicothe, OH, Dan Eagle 937- Rest., 5792 Coventry Ln, Fort Wayne, IN, Chris Seplak 654-6582, email: [email protected] 260-409-4750, email: [email protected] Oct 3 Breakfast 9 AM, Fairborn Family Diner & Rest, 419 N Broad St, Fairborn, OH, Dan Eagle 937-654-6582, email: Oct 4-7 Installation Rally, Grissom Air Force Base, Peru, IN, [email protected] Branko Mijatovich 260-402-8987, email: nined2yk@gmail. Mid-Eastern Michigan Unit com Sep 20-23 Installation/Buddy Rally, Lost Lake Woods Club, Lincoln, Kentucky Airstream Club - http://kentucky.wbcci.net MI, take US 23N from Standish, go through Tawas & Sep 9-16 Blue Ridge Mini Caravan, Ashville NC & Boone, NC, David Oscoda & proceed N to Harrisville, turn L (W) on M-72 Peyton 606-495-7238, email: [email protected] at traffic light in Harrisville, go until you reach Barlow Rd Oct 10-14 Berea Rally, Ol Kentucky CG, 562 Paint Lick Rd, Berea, (about 5 mi.), school sign at Barlow, turn R (N) at Barlow KY, David Peyton 606-495-7238, email: dpeyton@mrtc. & continue until you see red & white fence posts a short com distance until you reach the club on your L, pickup phone Oct 10-14 Sorghum Festival Rally, Morgan County FG, West Liberty, at gate & punch 1111, tell office you are visiting the Ruess', KY, David Peyton 606-495-7238, email: dpeyton@mrtc. call for reservations, Bob Ruess 989-736-7683, email: com [email protected] Mohican Valley Ohio Airstream Club Northern Illinois Airstream Club http://mohicanvalleyohio.wbcci.net/ http://northernillinois.wbcci.net Sep 14-16 Road America Vintage Rally, Road America, N7390 St Hwy Sep 6 Dinner 5:30 PM, Oak Park Rest, St. Rt 430 E, Mansfield, 67, Plymouth, WI, Bob & Sandy Whitesell 773-286-8278, OH, Marty Weithman 419-468-5004 email: [email protected] Oct 11 Dinner 5:30 PM, Legend's Rest, 63 W Main St, Shelby, Oct 19-21 Thanksgiving Fall Rally, Lee County FG, 1196 Franklin Rd, OH, Steve Rhodes 567-303-9644 Amboy, IL, John Sanders 815-762-2511, email: sandeje1@ me.com Southern Indiana Unit - http://southind.wbcci.net Oct 1-7 Rolling Rally to Alabama Fiddlers Rally, John Hays [email protected]
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WBCCI Illinois Lincolnland Airstream Club http://lincolnland.wbcci.net REGION 7 Oct 12-15 Airstream at The Oprey, Kentuckiana Kampground, 27585 Kentuckiana Rd, Mackinaw, IL (location actually Hopedale) Kentuckianahome.com 309-449-3274, Dave & Nancy Region 7 Website: http://region7.wbcci.net O'Neall 309-725-3538, email: [email protected] Aug 28-Sep 2 Region 7 Rally, West Fargo, ND
Minnesota Airstream Club - http://minnesota.wbcci.net Sep 20-23 Fall Installation Rally, Autumn Woods RV Park, 1067 Autumn Woods Circle SW, Rochester, MN, Kay & Chris REGION 6 Olsson 763-786-4217, email: [email protected] North Dakota Peace Garden Unit - www.nodak.wbcci.net Region 6 Website: http://region6.wbcci.net Oct 2-7 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Wisconsin Unit - http://wisc.wbcci.net Convention Rally, Athens, AL Oct 3-7 Storytelling Festival Rally Sep 27-30 Cranberry Festival & Marsh Tours Rally, Pineview CG, Jonesborough, TN Fort McCoy, WI, reserve site 608-388-3517 (Hyers @ Pine Oct 15-20 Region 6 Rally, Lebanon, TN Circle #13), Greg & Jane Hyer, email: [email protected] Alabama Unit - http://alabama.wbcci.net/ 2nd Mon each month: Dinner 6 PM, Montgomery, AL area, call for directions, Paul Aehnlich 334-277-9647, email: [email protected] REGION 8 TBA each month: Luncheon North Alabama, Andrea Patterson 256-679- 7039, email: [email protected] Region 8 Website: TBA each month: Birmingham area luncheon/dinner, John Burton 205- 631-2895, email: [email protected] http://region8.wbcci.net Arkansas Razorback Airstream Club http://arkansasrazorback.wbcci.net/ Greater St. Louis Airstream Club - http://gslunit.wbcci.net Oct 4-7 Arkaluma & Goats Rally (wagonwheel boondocking), Sep 13-16 Discovering Nauvoo Rally, Nauvoo SP, 980 S Bluff St, Heifer Ranch, 55 Heifer Rd, Perryville, AR, Arnie Jester, Nauvoo, IL, Kevin & Kathy Welsh 314-565-8017, email: email: [email protected] [email protected] Oct 18-21 Discovering St. James & Installation Rally, Pheasant Acres East Tennessee Airstream Club - http://airetn.org RV Park, 20279 Highway 8 East, St. James, MO, Jane Elgin Bartlett 573-578-0435, email: [email protected] Sep 7-9 Election/Business Rally, TCPC, Crossville, TN, Kathy & Stuart Bacon 423-309-8093, email: [email protected] Iowa Unit - http://iowaunit.wbcci.net Greater New Orleans Airstream Club - http://gnola.wbcci.net/ Aug 30-Sep 2 Old Thresher's Reunion Rally, Heartland Christian Camp, 21631 115th St, Birmingham, IA, June & Paul Ryan 641- 455-9444, email: [email protected] Louisiana Airstream Club - http://louisiana.wbcci.net/ Oct 18-21 Fall Under the Stars/Installation Rally, Griff's Valley Sep 6-9 Installation Rally, Bayou Wilderness CG, 600 N Wilderness View RV Park & CG, 6429 NE 46th St, Altoona, IA, Mike Trail, Carencro, LA, Marian Raphael 504-835-4771, email: Donahue 515-229-7881, email: [email protected] [email protected] Kansas City Missouri Unit - http://kansascityunit.wbcci.net Mississippi Airstream Club Sep 8 Luncheon 11:30 AM, Six Mile Chop House, 4931 W 6th St, http://mississippiairstream.wbcci.net Lawrence, KS, Paula & Tim Timmons 785-843-2722, email: Sep 5-8 Election Rally, Frog Level RV Park, 1532 Hwy 16 W, [email protected] Philadelphia, MS, George McNinch 228-818-9784 Sep 27-30 Fall Installation Rally, Eugene T. Mahoney SP, 28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE, Debra & Dan Doll 913-219-4317, Music City Airstream Club - http://nashville.wbcci.net/ email: [email protected] Oct 6 Luncheon 11:30 AM, The Big Biscuit, 840 S 2941 Hwy, Sep 7-9 Election Rally, TCPC DO NOT USE GPS, Jim Lee 931- Liberty, MO, Frank or Coke Melton 816-781-0033, email: 652-9230, email: [email protected] [email protected] Pensacola Florida Unit - http://pensacolaflorida.wbcci.net/ Missouri Greater Ozark Unit Sep 20-23 Sweet Home Mystic Springs, Mystic Springs Cove Park, http://mogreaterozarkunit.wbcci.net 591 Mystic Springs Rd, McDavid FL, Cheryl Land 850-516- 1836, email: [email protected] Sep 14-17 Fall Rally, Riverside RV Resort & CG, 1211 SE Adams Blvd, Bartlesville, OK, Rick & Marsha Keith 918-314-1041, Tennessee Unit - http://tennessee.wbcci.net email: [email protected] Oct 18-21 Installation Rally, Deer Rest RV Park, 807 Gasoline Alley, Warsaw, MO, Larry & Ann Barclay 660-678-1618, email: West Tennessee Airstream Club - http://memphis.wbcci.net [email protected] Sep 14-16 Election & Bus Rally, Trace SP, 2139 Faulkner Rd, Belden, MS, Brian & Sue Atchley 901-834-0012, email: fdx753@ aol.com
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Nebraska Airstream Club - http://nebraskaunit.wbcci.net Texas Gulf Coast Unit - www.texasairstreamharbor.com 2nd Mon each month: Luncheon 11:45 AM, Parker’s Smokehouse, 16880 Sep 14-16 Guacamole Day Rally, TAHI, 714 Angelina, Zavalla, TX, Hwy. 6, Ashland, NE, corner of Hwy 6 & 63, James Wright Pam Pearson 409-679-0220, email: ppear1224@yahoo. 402-419-1112, email: [email protected] com Oct 12-15 Beauty of Angelina Forest, TAHI, 714 Angelina, Zavalla, Sep 13-16 Sail & Serenade Buddy Rally, Yankton, SD, Dave Olson TX, Pam Pearson 409-679-0220, email: ppear1224@ 402-933-6395, email: [email protected] yahoo.com Sep 27-30 Golden Harvest Installation Rally, Madison County FG, 401 W 6th St N, Madison, NE, Al or Kay Becher 402-326-3752, Texas Highland Lakes Unit - http://thlu.org email: [email protected] Sep 6-9 The Beach or the Strand! Rally, Jamaica Beach RV Resort, Galveston, TX www.jbrv.net, Ed Addicks 979-251-0602, North Iowa Airstream Club - http://northiowaunit.wbcci.net email: [email protected] Sep 6-9 Rally, Wilson Island SP, 32 Campground Lane, Missouri Oct 18-21 Another Weekend on the Gulf Coast! Rally, Lagoons RV Valley, IA, Robert Ulveling 402-709-6472, email: Resort, Rockport, TX, www.lagoonsrv.com, Ed Addicks [email protected] 979-251-0602, email: [email protected] Oct 4-7 Installation Rally, FG, Boone, IA, Dave/Pat Shaw 515-368- 4379, email: [email protected] Texas Hill Country Unit - http://thcu.wbcci.net
Texas Plains Airstream Club REGION http://www.texasplains.wbcci.net 9 1st Sat each month: TBA, Betty Jay Foley 806-687-5921, email: [email protected] Region 9 Website: 1st Sat each month: Dinner 6 PM, El Patron Rest., 3401-I-40 W, Amarillo, http://www.region9.wbcci.net TX, Dick Lanham 806-674-9849, email: Oct 25-28 Texas Country Air Rally [email protected] Brownwood, TX Sep 5-9 Country Music Festival Rally, Eagle RV Park, 1471 Road East Texas Lakes Unit 13, Hugoton, KS, 620-544-3069, Jan Leonard owner, make your own reservations, Lee & Sherri Reynolds & Foleys Aug 31-Sep 3 Rally, Cleburne SP 817-645-4215, 5800 Park Road 21, Cleburne, TX, Isaac Holmes 214-592-3109 Oct 5-7 Installation Rally, North TX Airstream Community Clubhouse, 200 Walnut Hill Ave, Hillsboro, TX 254-582- 5566, Isaac Holmes 214-592-3109 Oct 26-28 Halloween Rally, Bob Sandlin SP 903-572-5531, 341 State REGION 10 Park Rd 2117, Pittsburg, TX, decorate your trailer - get one night free parking, Isaac Holmes 214-592-3109 Region 10 Website: Greater Houston Airstream Club - http://GHAC155.wbcci.net www.region10.wbcci.net Aug 30-Sep 3 Summer's Last Rah-Hah Rally, Livingston SP, 300 Park Sep 10-16 Pendleton Round-Up Rally, Road 65, Livingston, TX, Hub & Sherry Miller 214-770- Pendleton, OR 3271, email: [email protected] Oct 15-22 Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival, Ketchum, ID Sep 27-30 Tail-Gaiting at A & M Rally, Bryan College Station, Vern & Jo Goodwin 281-556-1633, email: [email protected] Alberta-Saskatchewan Unit http://albertasaskatchewan.wbcci.net Heart of Texas Camping Unit - http://hotc.wbcci.net TBA Monthly Activities TBA, please visit our website British Columbia Airstream Club - www.airstreambc.com Every Tuesday: Breakfast 9 AM, Ricky's Country Rest, 2160 King George North Texas Unit - http://ntxu.wbcci.net Blvd, South Surrey, BC, Tom Akam 604-538-4149 Sep 8 Luncheon, Spring Creek BBQ, Burleson, TX, Stephen Woodward 972-896-4592, email: [email protected] Sep 20-23 Maintenance Rally, Peach Country RV Park, Stonewall, TX, Idaho Airstream Club - http://idahounit.wbcci.net Stephen Woodward 972-896-4592, email: swood24078@ Sep 20-23 City of Rocks Rally, City of Rocks National Reserve, Almo, aol.com ID, Earl Brace 208-376-0305, email: [email protected] Oct 13 Luncheon, Spring Creek BBQ, Burleson, TX, Stephen Oct 11-14 Trailing of the Sheep, Ketchum, ID, Ray & Sherry Hoem Woodward 972-896-4592, email: [email protected] 208-539-1063, email: [email protected] Oklahoma Unit - http://oklahoma.wbcci.net Montana Airstream Club Oct 10-14 Fall Oklaluma Rally, Sequoyah SP, 17131 Park 10, Choctaw CG, Hulbert, OK, Larry Walters, email: walcous@ http://www.montanaairstreamclub.com gmail.com Oregon Airstream Club - www.oregonunit.wbcci.net Texas Alamo Unit - http://texasalamo.wbcci.net Sep 21-23 Installation Rally, Skyline Ranch RV Park, 2231 N Hwy 16, Washington Unit - http://washingtonunit.wbcci.net Bandera, TX, David Willis 210-844-7167, email: dwillis@ Sep 7-9 Election/Installation Rally, WLYH, 9101 Steilacoom Rd, stic.net SE, Olympia, WA, Lee Wyman 206-419-1726, email: lee- Oct 18-21 Rumble Rally, Fredericksburg KOA, 5681 E US Hwy 290, [email protected] Fredericksburg, TX, Cathy Willis 210-744-4555, email: Oct 12-14 Cranberry Festival Rally, Grayland, WA, Darlene Leslie [email protected] 360-459-8749, email: [email protected]
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Oct 7-28 Mini Caravan, Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef & Arches National Parks, Pamela Pall 805-235-2809, email: events.glaac@ REGION 11 gmail.com
Region 11 Website: http://region11.wbcci.net Lake Tahoe Airstream Club - http://laketahoe.wbcci.net/ Sep 27-Oct 1 Region 11 Rally, Albuquerque, NM Sep 14-17 Rally, Fallen Leaf Lake, Hwy 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Oct 5-9 Balloon Fiesta National Rally Bob Stansbury 775-297-3866, email: burytone@yahoo. Albuquerque, NM com Arizona Airstream Club - http://azairstream.com Las Vegas Airstream Club - http://nevada.wbcci.net
Denver Colorado Unit - www.denco.wbcci.net Northern California Airstream Club - http://norcal.wbcci.net Sep 6-8 No-Frills Rally, Carter Lake, 4011 S County Rd 31, Aug 1-5 Rally, Yosemite Lakes RV Park, Groveland, CA, Pat Loveland, CO, Susan Campbell 970-226-6689, email: Lazzereschi 209-712-5884, email: plazzereschi@gmail. [email protected] com Oct 20 Luncheon 11 AM, DelVickios Rest, 1100 US Hwy 287, Sep 4-9 Rally, Marina Dunes RV Park, Marina, CA, Pat Lazzereschi #500, Broomfield, CO, Tom Silvers 303-875-1313, email: 209-712-5884, email: [email protected] [email protected] Oct 19-23 Rally, Visalia/Sequoia National Park KOA, Visalia, CA, Pat Lazzereschi 209-712-5884, email: plazzereschi@gmail. Four Corners Unit - http://fourcornersunit.com/ com San Diego California Unit - www.airstreamsandiego.com New Mexico Unit - http://newmexico.wbcci.net Sep 20-22 Rally, Idyllwild Resort, 24400 Canyon Trail Dr, Idyllwild, CA, Richard Rozendal 760-788-9709, email: rozendal.richard@ Utah's Wasatch Airstream Club gmail.com http://utahswasatchairstreamclub.wbcci.net Sierra Nevada Unit - http://sierranevadaairstreams.org/snu Wyoming Unit - http://wyoming.wbcci.net Sep 20-23 42nd Anniversary Rally, Lassen RV Resort, 548-335 Old Highway Rd, McArthur, CA, Gail Williams 951-552-4801, email: [email protected] Oct 8-11 Death Valley-Fort Churchill Caravan, Furnace Creek CG, Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park, latitude/ REGION 12 longitude: 36.466250, -116.866386; limited to 10 rigs, Gail Williams 951-552-4801, email: [email protected] Oct 11-14 Fort Churchill Rally, Fort Churchill State Historic Park, Region 12 Website: 10000 US Highway 95A S, Silver Springs, NV, Gail http://region12.wbcci.net Williams 951-552-4801, email: [email protected] South Coast California Unit - http://southcoastcal.wbcci.net Oct 3-7 Region 12 Rally, Las Vegas, NV Dec 28- All club events can be found on our website. Jan 1, 2019 Annual Rose Parade Special Event Rally, Pasadena, CA Central Coast California Unit www.centralcoastairstream.wbcci.net Sep 14-16 Holloway's Marina & RV Rally, Holloway's Marina & RV, 398 Edgemoor Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA, Michael & Marsi Peterson 805-201-3178, email: [email protected] EUROPE Oct 19-21 Lake Casitas Rally, Lake Casitas Recreation Area, Fox CG, 11311 Santa Ana Rd, Ventura, CA, Paula & Ed Poll 310-721-1515, email: paula @lawbiz.com WBCCI Europe Website: El Camino Real Airstream Club - http://elcaminoreal.wbcci.net - http://europe.wbcci.net
Golden West California Unit - http://goldenwest.wbcci.net Sep 13-17 Marina Dunes Joint Rally w/Greater Bay Area Airstream Club, Marina Dunes RV Park, 3330 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA, Judy Bechthold 530-908-0400, email: [email protected] Greater Bay Area Airstream Club http://greaterbayarea.wbcci.net Sep 13-17 Marina Dunes Joint Rally w/Golden West CA Unit, Marina Dunes RV Park, 3330 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA, Judy Bechthold 530-908-0400, email: [email protected] Greater Los Angeles Airstream Club www.greaterlosangelesairstreamclub.wbcci.net Sep 6-9 Big Bear Lake Rally, Holloways Marina & RV Park, 398 Edgemoor Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pamela Pall 805-235- 2809, email: [email protected]
54 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 CLASSIFIEDS
MYSTIC SPRINGS COVE is an Airstream VIRGINIA HIGHLAND HAVEN AIR- Notice only park 25 miles N of Pensacola FL on STREAM PARK is the place to enjoy cool US Hwy 29 N. It is just 30 minutes to white mountain top breezes and beautiful sunsets ADVERTISEMENTS SHOULD BE TYPE- sandy beaches, shopping, museums and a just 5 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, WRITTEN. THE “BLUE BERET” IS NOT casino. Owned and operated by Pensacola 25 miles south of Roanoke, Virginia. Full RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF Unit 29. We are open September thru May hookups, free Wi-Fi, clubhouse with laundry, HANDWRITTEN SUBMISSIONS. (June-August by reservation only). All sites host sponsored activities, hiking trails and have full hookups. Washer and dryer are a waterfall. Enjoy bluegrass music Friday available. Limited Wi-Fi. Host opportunities nights in nearby Floyd. $35.00 per night, 7th Miscellaneous available. Ph. 850-256-3280. night free. Located at 6517 Highland Haven Road, NE, Copper Hill, VA 24079. Open 5/1 FLAG POLE HOLDER All aluminum with LAND YACHT HARBOR: Florida’s Best to 10/15. Call 540-200-9567 or visit www. 2 machined brackets for quick, easy installa- Kept Secret!!! Conveniently located off I-95 vahighlandhaven.com tion. 3 pole holder $175, 5 pole holder $200. between exits 183 and 180 and less than six Includes shipping in U.S. Contact: miles from some of the best unspoiled beach- WASHINGTON LAND YACHT HARBOR, [email protected] or call 803-684- es in Florida. 65 miles to Walt Disney World, home of the WA Unit open to all WBCCI mem- 5651 for more information. WBCCI #3892 20 miles to the Kennedy Space Center and bers and guests, offers 103 FHU sites with located in the city of Melbourne. To retirees 50 free Wi-Fi, within a day’s drive to mountain NEW CONSTRUCTION 2016 STEEL VILLA, and older we offer leases, long term rentals or sea, 4 National Parks, Canada or Oregon. North Texas Airstream Community, Hillsboro, and overnight guest sites. Sorry we do not Make your reservation today or come see TX, 1 Bedroom/2 Bath/1547 sq. ft., open take credit cards. LYH is an adult (age 50 or our 192 residential lots for sale to WBCCI concept; large walk-in shower; soaking over) and pet free park. For more information Members. 9101 Steilacoom Rd SE, Olympia, bathtub; crown molding; high ceilings; wood, on rates and particulars contact us at www. WA 98513. Ph. 360-491-3750, WEB www. tile, stained concrete flooring, energy efficient lyhairstream.com or call 321-254-6398. washingtonlandyachtharbor.com spray foam insulation, tankless water heat- ers, Class 4 steel roof, covered patio and TOP OF GEORGIA AIRSTREAM PARK. RV/carport, stainless appliances, granite We are located in the beautiful North Georgia countertops, dumbwaiter, 30 amp RV plug-in. Mountains, just 6 miles north of Helen, GA on For Sale Trailers/ $189,900. Call 512-913-1872. State Hwy. 75. Helen is a wonderful Alpine Motorhomes Village community with lots of shopping, good restaurants and tubing down the river. The 1991 – 34’ EXCELLA 1000 with NEW refriger- Airstream Parks TOP is only 2 miles to the crossing of the ator, LED lights, day/night shades, rear twins, Appalachian Trail. A great hiking area! We Equal-i-zer hitch, laminate floors and updated also have hiking trails that connect directly decor, EXCELLENT condition. Priced at NORTH TEXAS AIRSTREAM COMMUNITY to our property. Our park offers full hookups, $19,500. Ready to hook up and get on the in historic Hillsboro invites you to: “VISIT FOR free cable TV, and free Wi-Fi at very com- road. Phone 423-612-9297. (Kingsport, TN) A NIGHT OR A LIFETIME!” Our 100% WBCCI petitive rates. During Rally weeks rally fees community is located on I-35, Exit 368, in the are an additional charge. ALL AIRSTREAMS 2001 – AIRSTREAM XL 396 LAND YACHT heart of the Ft. Worth/Dallas/Waco triangle. WELCOME. Pets too. Ph. 706-878-3590, MOTORHOME, 330 CAT with only 55K miles, Free Clubhouse & Terraport Wi-Fi, coin www.topofgeorgia.net 2 slides, convection and microwave oven, 3 laundry and mail forwarding service. Visit Fantastic fans, 2 heat/AC units, queen sleep our website www.ntaci.org for low overnight, ENJOY THE SOUNDS OF NATURE AT number bed, Pressure Pro tire system and weekly, monthly and snowbird rates. Call JERSEY SHORE HAVEN. Located mid-way steer safe control system, NEW Michelin 254-582-5566 for reservations & information. between Atlantic City and Cape May, JSH is tires and NEW batteries. Motorhome is ware- a quaint Airstream park with wooded sites, housed when not being used. Non-smokers TAHI, TEXAS AIRSTREAM HARBOR, 4-point hook-ups, and more. Convenient and no pets. Motorhome is in EXCELLENT INC. Is located in NE Texas on beautiful Lake to beautiful beaches, casinos with shows, condition. Asking $70,000.00. 910-425-1989. Sam Rayburn is known for Bass fishing. A amusements, boardwalks, shopping, etc. (Fayetteville, NC) haven for bird watchers. Daily $15. Come Lots to do and see in the area. Jersey Shore visit or stay with us. 5 miles NE Zavalla on Haven, 728 Dennisville Road, P.O. Box 99, 2006 - AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT, Vortec Hwy. 147. Contact: TAHI, 714 Angelina, S. Seaville, NJ 08246. Ph. 609-861-2293, 8.1 dual exhaust gas 66K mi, 2000 wt inverter Zavalla, TX 75980, Ph. 936-897-3686. www. website: http://www.jerseyshorehaven.org with 460 Solar 4 Lifeline batteries, HD dish texasairstreamharbor.com roof, dual A/C, 50amp, Sleep # Queen bed, TENNESSEE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU NEW 5.5 Onan Gen, stored climate con- PENN WOOD AIRSTREAM PARK - Travel- CAMPGROUND – Crossville, TN. An Air- trolled building. Records from 2014. Clean, ing I-80 thru western Pennsylvania or looking stream only campground on 376 wooded well-maintained. Lots of extras $39,950 Call for a quiet, all Airstream, summer home for a acres, 132 member sites with six visitor lots. 417-693-3335 or [email protected] few weeks or all season? We’re the perfect Full hookups, 5,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, free for more information (Monkey Island, OK) stop! Full hookups with cable TV & WI-FI. wi-fi, video library, kitchen and bathrooms with Reasonable rates, area attractions and site showers. Laundry facilities, hiking trails, no of Autumn Leaf National Rally. Near Clarion, license required fishing lake. Rates $20 per PA - four miles south of I-80, Exit 64 on SR night. Open April-October. Visit our website: 66; Ph. 814-764-8963; www.pennwood.org www.tcpconline.com for directions and more Open 5/1 to 10/15. details. 865-471-8272
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56 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 2018 WBCCI National Caravans STANDBY ONLY new American Revolution Museum, and dining at historic City Tavern. Our N-47-B NORTH TO ALASKA 7/12-9/12/2018 final destination will be in Virginia at Washington’s beloved estate, Mount START: DAWSON CREEK, BC STOP: PRINCE GEORGE, BC Vernon, for a VIP tour and our final banquet. Leaders: Ed & Beth Jones, Beginning at milepost 0 of the Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek, British WBCCI #1515, Ph. 703-780-6597 (H), Ph. 703-475-0573 (Ed-C), Ph. 703- Columbia, you will experience the majestic scenery of British Columbia, 244-6384 (Beth-C), Email: [email protected] Address: 3704 Yukon Territory and Alyeska “The Great Land.” We will drive through the Washington Woods Drive, Alexandria, VA 22309, Maximum RV Units/With Yukon Territory and ferry the Yukon River in Dawson City. Part of the Leader: 26, Total Number of Nights: 34, Number of Stops: 7. Kitty Fee adventure is to then drive the famous bumpy but very scenic “Top of the w/2: $4,565, Kitty Fee w/1: $3,660, Guest: TBD. Deposit Amount: $350, World Highway” to Chicken, Alaska. Don’t be chicken going to Chicken! Cancellation Fee: TBD. Here you will see and experience the wild Alaska bush country. This first part of the trip will include a visit to Skagway and an optional visit to Eagle, AK. It is then on to TOK (the end of the Alaska Hwy), Fairbanks, Denali STANDBY ONLY and Anchorage. This portion of the trip will include panning for gold, river N-47-H GONE TO TEXAS 9/24-10/27/2018 and boat cruises, a visit to Santa’s home at the North Pole, dinner shows, START: HILLSBORO TX STOP: KERRVILLE TX salmon bakes, glaciers, and a ride on the scenic Alaska railroad. Next The letters GTT were familiar in the United States during the early 1800’s. we will drive around the Kenai Peninsula and camp in Seward, Homer They meant GONE TO TEXAS. Come with us and see why it was the and Kenai. Our trip back toward the lower 48 will include stops in Valdez, place to be as we travel from Hillsboro just south of Fort Worth, “Where Juneau, Haines, and Hyder. At every stop, wildlife viewing opportunities the West Begins”, to the beautiful Texas Hill country west of San Antonio. abound. You will see numerous glaciers and perhaps see one calving into Along the way we will visit Buffalo country, Indian Country, Oil Patches, the sea or drink melted ice thousands of years old. See sled dogs bound- Carlsbad Caverns, Texas Salt Flats, Old Missions, Cavalry Forts, travel ing with energy, humpback whales, a salmon run, eagles, bears, moose, along the United States/Mexico border, A PASSPORT WOULD BE etc. Perhaps you would like to take an optional plane flight around Denali, REQUIRED FOR ANY TRAVEL INTO MEXICO. (NOT A CARAVAN AC- do some bear viewing or even fly to the Arctic Circle. Opportunities for TIVITY). A world famous observatory, Mystery Lights at Marfa, Big Bend world class fishing and hiking will be numerous. Your trip will end in Prince National Park, The “Hanging Judge” The Alamo, an Exotic Game Ranch, George, British Columbia as summer turns to fall with colorful foliage and a Dude Ranch, and much more. From the Texas plains to the mountains mountains dusted with snow. This caravan is a true bucket list item! Lead- to the deserts and the beautiful hill country. Leave a message for your ers: John & Cissy Thibadeau, WBCCI#1229, Ph. 770-560-6410 (C), email: friends - GTT. Moderate hiking may be required on some events. Leaders: [email protected] Address: 105 Crown Ct., Peachtree City, GA Lyle & Peggy Snow, WBCCI #7358, Ph. 823-217-4508 & 713-557-9272, 30269. Co-Leaders: Karl & Cindy Weisenberger, WBCCI#1885. Maximum Email: [email protected] Address: 31743 Serrano Bluff Ln., Spring RV Units/With Leader: 35 - 33/2. Total Number of Nights: 63, Number of TX 77386, Co-Leaders: Ronn & Rae Gilbert, WBCCI #1450. Maximum RV Stops: 26. Kitty Fee: $7,400 w/2; $5,500 w/1 (50% due 11/30/17, balance Units/With Leader: 20, Total Number of Nights: 34, Number of Stops: 14. due 3/31/18) . Deposit $500. Signup sheets will be emailed upon request. Kitty Fee w/2: $2,300, Kitty Fee w/1: $1,800, Guest: $500. Deposit: $250, Cancellation Fee: $25.00. Leaders’ discretion after 3/31/18. 1st payment of $1,000 due: 11/1/17, Balance Due: 5/1/18. Cancellation Fee: $100, Leaders’ discretion after 8/1/18.
N-47-D THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION IN THE NORTHERN COLONIES 9/13–10/17/2018 STANDBY ONLY START: LITTLETON, MA STOP: ALEXANDRIA, VA N-47-I SOUTHWEST ADVENTURE 8/19–10/9/2018 Dust off your tri-corner hat and mob cap and join us as we travel back in START: ALBUQUERQUE, NM STOP: ALBUQUERQUE, NM time to where the seeds of the American Revolution were planted and The 2018 Southwest Adventure Caravan will be in August, September, bore fruit. We will begin in Boston and see the Old State House where fi- and October capturing the awesome beauty of the fall landscapes. Begin- ery debates occurred, walk where the Boston Massacre erupted, take part ning in Albuquerque, NM, we will discover Santa Fe by trolley, savor local in reenacting the Boston Tea Party (prepare to heave ho some British tea cuisine and then visit Taos. What is around the corner in the Four-Corners into the Boston Harbor) and hear ranger talks on the Battle of Bunker Hill; region of CO, UT, AZ, and NM, other tourists may not usually see. We we’ll also visit other historic landmarks such as Faneuil Hall aka “The Cra- visit Indian pueblos, reservations to learn about their cultures from Native dle of Liberty”, the Old North Church, Paul Revere’s house and the USS guides. The grandeur of the scenery will amaze you as we ride a narrow Constitution, “Old Ironsides”. From there we travel to Minute Man National gauge train up to Silverton, Colorado, hike to the “Palace” in Mesa Verde, Historical Park and follow the day (April 19, 1775) that marked the begin- or truck into Monument Valley. Moab, Utah, provides gorgeous views in ning of the war to independence from first blood on Lexington Green to the the surrounding National Parks and excitement with “slick-rock riding” in “shot heard round the world” at North Bridge in Concord. Then we travel to ultimate jeeps. Whether using a camera at Capitol Reef National Park or New York visiting Fort Stanwix National Monument in Rome, Oriskany Bat- riding a mule into Bryce Canyon, the parks will captivate you. After seeing tlefield in Oriskany, and Fort Ticonderoga where Ethan Allen and Benedict the North Rim of the Grand Canyon we’ll spend four days beside Lake Arnold (before he turned traitor) led the “Green Mountain Boys” in an easy Powell, enjoy a boat trip on the lake, a Colorado River raft float trip and victory over British forces. Saratoga National Historical Park where a deci- a tour through Antelope Canyon. Our final two weeks will take us to New sive American victory convinced the French to support the fledging nation Mexico to explore Farmington, Gallup, Acoma, and Albuquerque. We will also rates a visit as does the Bennington Battlefield in New York as well as have a chance to ride in a hot air balloon before our final stop at theAl - Vermont. We will charter a bus to West Point for a private tour and lunch buquerque Balloon Fiesta. America the Beautiful Senior passes (formerly at the Officers’ Club followed by a visit to the New Windsor Cantonment, the Golden Age Pass) will save you dollars for fees in Mesa Verde, Zion, General Henry Knox’s Headquarters, and an optional visit to the National Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Chaco Canyon, and North Rim Purple Heart Hall of Honor. We will explore General Washington’s Head- of the Grand Canyon National Parks. Come prepared to have fun with quarters at Newburgh then enjoy a tour-guided bus trip into New York your fellow caravanners! Co-Leaders: Winston & Carol Montague, WBCCI City where some sites are now sky scrapers but others are alive and well #807, Ph. 850-212-3726, email: [email protected] Address: such as Federal Hall and Fraunces Tavern and Museum where we’ll have 3958 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL 32308 and Jay & Elna Thompson, lunch. New Jersey is next with tours at Fort Lee, Morristown National WBCCI #7293, Ph. 850-212-4719, email: [email protected] Address: Historic Park, Washington Crossing State Park (and Washington Crossing 9163 McDougal Ct., Tallahassee, FL 32312-4207. Limit 32 rigs. Total Num- on the PA side), Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Princeton Battlefield ber of Nights: 51, Number of Stops: 14. Estimated Kitty Fee w/2: $4,500; State Park and Old Barracks Museum in Trenton. Then into Pennsylvania w/1: $3,500, Guest $1,000. Deposit: $200. Dates Payments Due: 2/1/17 to Valley Forge National Historical Park in King of Prussia and Brandywine $200, 2/1/18 $2,150, 4/1/18 $2,150. Cancellation Fee: $50 before 2/1/18 Battlefield Museum in Chadds Ford. The City Of Brotherly Love we’ll see plus non-refundable deposits. Leaders’ discretion after. via charter bus taking into Independence National Historical Park for park ranger talks and tours of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, the
BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 57 2018 WBCCI National Caravans STANDBY ONLY N-47-W HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED 9/8-10/8/2018 N-47-L SOUTHEAST COAST 10/2-11/3/2018 START: DULUTH, MN STOP: NEW ORLEANS, LA START: BETHANY BEACH, DE STOP: JEKYLL ISLAND, GA Introducing a new caravan along the Old River Road, 1,400 miles from If you love seafood and want to explore the historic southeast coast of Duluth MN to New Orleans LA, from the weekend after Labor Day to the United States, this is the caravan for you. We’ll visit an historic US Columbus Day. From the colorful northern fall foliage to the Deep South, Lifesaving Service Station (predecessor to the U.S. Coast Guard) in Del- this is a spectacular journey with the mighty Mississippi at your side and aware, eat seafood, spend a day at the Chincoteague Oyster Festival in music exploration on your mind. The caravan starts in Duluth MN, where Virginia, visit countless museums, lighthouses and beaches, eat seafood the iconic singer-songwriter, musician, author, artist and recipient of the and see the sights in the historic southeast. Did we mention that we’re 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, Bob Dylan was born. We tour all Bob Dylan going to eat seafood? Actually this caravan is about a lot more than eating sites of significance in Duluth as well as in Hibbing MN, where he grew seafood. You’ll be immersed in the history, culture and beauty of the Old up. His 1965 album “Highway 61 Revisited” inspired this caravan, as this South and see many attractions that are missed by the average tourist, once major American highway still connects us to southern places known including Morning Colors and graduation ceremonies at the U.S. Marine for their musical heritage. Next are the Twin Cities, where the multi-tal- Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, SC. The caravan will travel about five ented recording artist Prince, who passed away in 2016, resided. We weeks starting at the Delaware Seashore State Park (south of Rehoboth tour his extraordinary private estate and production complex just outside Beach) and traveling through coastal Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, of Minneapolis. A Prairie Home Companion of Garrison Keillor fame, but South Carolina and ending at the Georgia Sea Islands. The kitty fee, which now with Chris Thile, is also on our agenda in St. Paul. Going south on hasn’t increased since 2012, includes campgrounds, most with full hook- 61, Memphis TN is a music explorer’s delight: Elvis Presley’s Graceland, ups, many meals, boat, carriage and bus tours, museum admissions and Beale Street with Jerry Lee Lewis Honky Tonk Café, Sun Records where much more! Leaders: Stuart & Kathy Bacon, WBCCI #2059, Ph. 423-775- Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash cut their first record, Stax Studios with Otis 4237 (H) or 423-618-1002 (C), email: [email protected] Address: Redding and the birth of Soul Music. We see it all, and much more. Cross- 356 Horseshoe Circle, Dayton, TN 37321, Maximum RV Units/With Lead- ing the state line to Mississippi, 61 turns into the Blues Highway. This er: 22, Total Number of Nights: 32, Number of Stops: 10. Kitty Fee w/2: stretch is an education of the Mississippi Delta Blues and the rich history $3,500, Kitty Fee w/1: $2,700, Guest: $800, Deposit: $250, Date Balance of this unique art form. We visit the BB King Museum and Blues Museum Due: 2 installments, 4/1/18 & 7/1/18, Cancellation Fee: $50 before 4/1/18. featuring legends as well as Morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero Blues Club. Leaders’ discretion after. We even visit a Grammy Museum dedicated to the Blues in the middle of nowhere. Heading south, Louisiana has its own music traditions. Our final destination is New Orleans LA, the birthplace of Jazz: Dixieland, N-47-R ORES, SHORES, WATERS, AND LIGHTS - EAST Louis Armstrong, French Quarter, Fats Domino, etc. The Big Easy is this 9/8-23/2018 caravan’s Grand Finale. If you got the rhythm, this caravan is for you! This START: MANISTIQUE, MI STOP: ST. IGNACE, MI caravan is primarily for lovers of modern American music. Although we Short caravan; perfect for your summer vacation! Rendezvous for this include a few non-musical bonus options, like a Greyhound Bus Muse- caravan is on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Manistique, MI. See the um or a Red Wing Shoe Museum, or a John Deere or Mark Twain, or a absolute best of the eastern end of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in just 15 Coca-Cola Museum where the first Coke was bottled. Expect waterfront days and 5 stops. Last night of the caravan and the closing banquet will be campgrounds, if possible. Really, two wirehaired dachshunds are orga- on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at St. Ignace, MI. Key activities/outings nizing this caravan. This means “Highway 61 Revisited” is pet-friendly. include: Ferry ride under the Mackinaw Bridge in route to a day on Macki- Leaders: Ingo & Mary Werk, WBCCI #4646, Ph. 310-714-INGO (4646), nac Island, horse carriage tour of the island, lunch at Grand Hotel, tours of Email: [email protected], Address: PO Box 1600, Wilmington, lighthouses, a visit to Kitch-iti-kipi, a guided tour of Fayette Historic State CA 90748-1600. Maximum RV Units/With Leaders: TBD. Total Number Park, visits to numerous waterfalls, a boat tour of the Pictured Rocks Na- of Nights: 30. Number of Stops: 13, Kitty Fee w/2: $3,450, Kitty Fee w/1: tional Lakeshore, tour of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish $2,750, Guests: TBD. $500 deposit to sign up. Balance due by 7/1/18. Point, Tahquamenon Falls, Soo Locks boat tour, Oswald’s Bear Ranch, and much more. Please send deposit, or questions, to Leaders: Chip & Lori DeLeeuw, WBCCI #2748, Ph. 517-250-5060, Email: cdeleeuw@ N-48-A AMERICAN REVOLUTION – SOUTHERN comcast.net, Address: 906 Wright Lane, Milan, MI 48160. Maximum RV CAMPAIGN 4/10-5/20/2019 Units/With Leaders: 17. Total Number of Nights: 15. Number of Stops: 5, START: NEW BERN, NC STOP: WILLIAMSBURG, VA Kitty Fee w/2: $1,600, Kitty Fee w/1: $1,200, Guests: $500, Deposit $200, From our school days, we all learned about the American Revolution – Date Balance Due: 5/1/18, Cancellation Fee: $50 before 5/1/18. Caravan the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, Patrick Henry’s “Give me Leaders discretion after 5/1/18. liberty or give me death” speech, and the harsh winter at Valley Forge. We may have even memorized Longfellow’s poem about Paul Revere’s midnight ride. But what about Alamance, Waxhaws, Kettle Creek, and N-47-S BOURBON IN THE BLUEGRASS 9/10-10/7/2018 Kings Mountain? These were significant battles fought in the south, but do START: FRANKLIN, KY STOP: LEXINGTON, KY you remember hearing about them? Join us as we delve into the lesser Join us as we experience Kentucky hospitality as we follow the Bourbon known Southern Campaign of the American Revolution – where Ameri- Trail, take part in the Bourbon Festival, and attend live races at the beau- can independence was actually won. We’ll begin in New Bern, NC where tiful Keeneland Race Track. Along the way, we will take the dinner train we’ll visit Tryon Palace, the lavish home of the Royal Governor of North through the Kentucky countryside just as leaves are beginning to change Carolina (the term “palace” was bestowed by the tax-paying townspeople, colors; visit lots of distilleries, craft breweries and wineries, spend the day not the Governor); then we’ll travel down the eastern seaboard stopping in at a BlueGrass Festival, have lunch on the Belle of Louisville and visit Wilmington, visiting nearby Brunswick Town and Moores Creek; Charles- museums and historic homes. Something for everyone! Co-Leaders: Jim ton is next where we explore Fort Moultrie, Charles Pinckney’s home and & Sheila Skipper, WBCCI#3178, Home Ph. 850-877-1729, Cell Ph. 850- historic venues downtown; the History Museum and the Springhill Redoubt 528-0437, Email: [email protected], Mailing address: 9150 Seafair will be our primary focus in historic Savannah; then we turn inland and Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32317. Co-Leaders: Larry & Shala Wilson, WBCCI form a long oval going north through GA, SC, NC and VA. Besides those #10298, Larry cell: 270-782-6554; Shala cell: 270-792-3814, Email: battlefields listed above, we will tour Site Ninety Six; Musgrove Mill State [email protected], Mailing address:1122 Old Main Street, Hartford, Historic Site; historic Camden; Kings Mountain; Cowpens; Guilford Court- KY 42347. Maximum RV Units/With Leaders: 25. Total Number of Nights: house; Old Salem, the charming Moravian community in Winston-Salem; 27, Number of Stops: 6. Kitty Fee w/2: $3,450; Kitty Fee w/1: $2,450; Red Hill, home of Patrick Henry; and Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s Guest: $1,300. Please send Deposit of $250 to Sheila Skipper, 9150 Sea- home. On the home stretch we will tour the new American Revolution fair Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32317. Dates of Payments (if applicable) First Museum at Yorktown and the Yorktown National Battlefield, site of Corn- – 50% due 1/15/18; Date Balance Due: 4/15/18. Cancellation Fee: $50, wallis’ surrender. The caravan will end in historic Williamsburg. In addition Leaders discretion after 4/15/18.
58 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 2019 WBCCI National Caravans to savory caravan cookouts, our dining experiences will run the gamut STANDBY ONLY from a rustic, backwoods gem on a creek, to historic taverns, a seaport N-48-E CAJUN COUNTRY 3/26-4/11/2019 village dive, the oldest continually operating dinner theater in America and START: BREAUX BRIDGE, LA STOP: LAFAYETTE, LA everything in between. Leaders: Ed & Beth Jones, WBCCI #1515, Ph. On the Cajun Caravan you will experience Cajun culture and hospitality Home 703-780-6597, Cell: Ed 703-475-0573, Beth 703-244-6384, Email: at its roots. Enjoy dining on jambalaya, crawfish pie, gumbo, and all the [email protected] Mailing Address: 3704 Washington Woods other dishes that make Cajun cuisine popular. Travel through the Cypress Dr., Alexandria, VA 22309. Total Number of Nights: 40, Number of Stops: swamps, rice fields and crawfish farms of south Louisiana. Dance the 11, Maximum RV Units/With Leader: 26, Kitty Fee w/2: TBD, Kitty Fee “Cajun Two Step” at world famous “Fred’s Lounge” in Mamou. Tap your w/1: TBD, Guest: TBD, Deposit Amount: $350, Payment Dates : TBD, feet while swaying to the music at Savoie’s Music Store’s Saturday morn- Date Balance Due: TBD, Cancellation Fee: TBD ing jam session. Enjoy “Rendezvous des Cajuns” performance at the his- toric Liberty Theatre in the heart of Cajun Country. These plus many other adventures will help you understand the meaning of the Cajun phrase, “la- N-48-C “AMERICAN CIVIL WAR – PART III”; sez le bon temps roulet”, let the good times roll. Take a boat ride through a WAR IN VIRGINIA 4/2-5/9/2019 cypress swamp to watch alligators and bald eagles in their natural habitat. START: CHESTERFIELD, VA STOP: NEWPORT NEWS, VA Tour the oldest operating rice mill in the United States. Visit Avery Island, The third and last part of our American Civil War Caravan series focuses home of Tabasco Sauce, and a beautiful Jungle Gardens Park. Ride with a primarily on, and thus assumes the title of, the “War in Virginia”, as nearly Crawfish farmer on his unique harvesting boat while he brings in his daily 50% of the war’s battles were fought and often refought in Virginia. We’ll catch. Ride a bus to Baton Rouge for a tour of the Governors Mansion tour the battlefields and/or National Military Parks at Petersburg, Fred- and the tallest state capital building in the United States. Visit Evangeline ricksburg, Spotsylvania, Chancellorsville, Bull Run/Manassas, Gettysburg, Oak on the Bayou Teche, where in Longfellow’s poem, Evangeline waited Antietam and New Market. Among other things, we’ll enjoy a horse-drawn for her Gabriel. Beaucoup fun, food and adventure, packed into 16 days carriage ride around Lexington, and visit VMI. We will also visit Appomat- of excitement awaits you on the Cajun Country Caravan. Leaders: Peter tox where Lee surrendered and Fort Monroe where Jefferson Davis was & Judy Schwarz, WBCCI #2009, Cell Ph: Peter 630-561-1703; Judy 630- imprisoned. Tour beautiful plantations and historic homes, visit fascinating 699-9676, Email: Peter [email protected]; Judy jascombe@gmail. museums, and lovely cemeteries and churches including Old Blandford com Mailing Address: 151 Rainbow Drive, #151, Livingston TX 77399; Church in Petersburg that houses 15 priceless Tiffany windows. Our Co-Leaders: Gene & Charlene Gardner, WBCCI #2393. Maximum RV/ caravan will also savor delectable cookouts, lunches and dinners; some Units with Leader & Co-leader: 27, Total Number of Nights: 16, Number in historic sites. Join us as we visit the places memorialized during the of Stops: 5, Kitty Fee w/2: $1,500, Kitty Fee w/1: $1,158, Guest: $500. perpetually intriguing chapter of our history known as the Civil War. Deposit Amount: $200, Dates of Payments: 1) Deposit by 6/1/18, 2) Final Leaders: Dale & Kathy Spillman, WBCCI #15880, Ph. Dale 225-405-4057, by 1/1/19. Cancellation Fee: $50 before 1/1/19; Leaders Discretion after Kathy 225-933-6289, Email: [email protected] Address: 16573 1/1/19. Tiger Bend Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70817. Co-Leaders: Bill & Beth Racav- ich, WBCCI #7777. Maximum RV Units W/Leaders: 26, Total Number of Nights: 37, Number of Stops: 9. Kitty Fee w/2: TBD, Kitty Fee w/1: TBD, N-48-F SOUTHWEST ADVENTURE 8/20–10/8/2019 Guest: TBD, Deposit: $350, Balance Due: TBD, Cancellation: Full refund START: ALBUQUERQUE, NM STOP: ALBUQUERQUE, NM before 10/1/2018; Until 1/1/2019 Leader’s discretion after. The 2019 Southwest Adventure Caravan will be in August, September, and October capturing the awesome beauty of the fall landscapes. Begin- ning in Albuquerque, NM, we will visit the Turquoise Museum, the Indian STANDBY ONLY Pueblo Cultural Center and savor local cuisine. What is around the bend N-48-D CAJUN COUNTRY 3/5-20/2019 in the Four-Corners region of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, START: BREAUX BRIDGE, LA STOP: LAFAYETTE, LA other tourists may not see. We visit Indian pueblos and reservations to On the Cajun Caravan you will experience Cajun culture and hospitality learn about their cultures from native guides. The grandeur of the scenery at its roots. Enjoy dining on jambalaya, crawfish pie, gumbo, and all the will amaze you as we ride a narrow gauge train up to Silverton, CO; hike other dishes that make Cajun cuisine popular. Travel through the Cypress to the “Palace” in Mesa Verde, or truck into Monument Valley. Moab, UT, swamps, rice fields and crawfish farms of south Louisiana. Dance the provides gorgeous views in the surrounding National Parks and excite- “Cajun Two Step” at world famous “Fred’s Lounge” in Mamou. Tap your ment with “slick-rock jeep riding.” Whether using a camera at Capitol Reef feet while swaying to the music at Savoie’s Music Store’s Saturday morn- National Park or riding a mule into Bryce Canyon, seeing the "Narrows" at ing jam session. Enjoy “Rendezvous des Cajuns” performance at the his- Zion, the parks will captivate you. After seeing Zion National Park and the toric Liberty Theatre in the heart of Cajun Country. These plus many other North Rim of the Grand Canyon, we’ll spend four days beside Lake Powell adventures will help you understand the meaning of the Cajun phrase, “la- enjoying a boat trip on the lake, a Colorado River raft float trip and a walk sez le bon temps roulet”, let the good times roll. Take a boat ride through a through a slot canyon. Our final stops will take us back into New Mexico cypress swamp to watch alligators and bald eagles in their natural habitat. to explore Gallup and then the finale at the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque. Tour the oldest operating rice mill in the United States. Visit Avery Island, We will have a chance to ride in a hot air balloon. America the Beautiful home of Tabasco Sauce, and a beautiful Jungle Gardens Park. Ride with a Senior passes (formerly the Golden Age Pass) will save you money in Crawfish farmer on his unique harvesting boat while he brings in his daily the National Parks we visit at Mesa Verde, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol catch. Ride a bus to Baton Rouge for a tour of the Governors Mansion Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion and the Grand Canyon North Rim. Come and the tallest state capital building in the United States. Visit Evangeline prepared to have fun with your fellow caravanners! Co-Leaders: Gary & Oak on the Bayou Teche, where in Longfellow’s poem, Evangeline waited RoseMarie Anderson, WBCCI #9181, Ph. 850-896-0567 & 850-866-7658 for her Gabriel. Beaucoup fun, food and adventure, packed into 16 days (cells), email: [email protected], Address: 2800 W. 30th Court, of excitement awaits you on the Cajun Country Caravan. Leaders: Peter Panama City, FL 32405 and Winston & Carol Montague, WBCCI #807, Ph. & Judy Schwarz, WBCCI #2009, Cell Ph: Peter 630-561-1703; Judy 630- 850-878-1281 (H), 850-491-7444 & 850-212-3726 (cells), email: wmon- 699-9676, Email: Peter [email protected]; Judy jascombe@gmail. [email protected] Address: 3958 Meandering Lane, Tallahassee, com Mailing Address: 151 Rainbow Drive, #151, Livingston TX 77399; FL 32308, Maximum RV units w/leaders: 30 rigs. Total Number of Nights: Co-Leaders: Gene & Charlene Gardner, WBCCI #2393. Maximum RV/ 49, Number of Stops: 12. Estimated Kitty Fee w/2: $4,700; w/1: $3,700, Units with Leader & Co-leader: 27, Total Number of Nights: 16, Number Guest $1,400. Deposit: $300. Payment Dates: 2/1/19 $2,200, 4/1/19 of Stops: 5, Kitty Fee w/2: $1,500, Kitty Fee w/1: $1,158, Guest: $500. $2,200. Cancellation Fee: $50 before 2/1/19 plus non-refundable deposits. Deposit Amount: $200, Dates of Payments: 1) Deposit by May 1, 2) Final Leaders’ discretion after 2/1/19. by December 1. Cancellation Fee: $50 before 12/1/18; Leaders Discretion after 12/1/18.
BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 59 2019 WBCCI National Caravans N-48-G SPRINGTIME IN KENTUCKY 4/25-5/15/2019 STANDBY ONLY START: BOWLING GREEN, KY STOP: RENFRO VALLEY, KY N-48-K TASTE OF THE BLUE RIDGE 5/21-6/14/2019 Come join us as you show you our beautiful state of Kentucky and its START: BRYSON CITY, NC STOP: GREENWOOD, VA diversity. Have you ever wanted to hike on the Appalachian Trail, fly through tree- -From the Corvette factory to the beautiful handmade crafts of Berea. tops on a zip line, tour gardens on a Segway, fly fish in rushing streams, -From backroads to rowing hills and small towns. go horseback riding on mountain trails, explore caves, bicycle (downhill) -From legendary horse tracks to a retirement farm for thoroughbred along an old railroad bed past waterfalls and scenic vistas, see Monticello horses. and one of the oldest public universities in the US, whitewater raft the -From distilleries to a family flour mill. Nantahala Gorge, enjoy a world class spa, tour America's greatest "cas- -From historic old homes to the simplicity of Loretta Lynn’s Butcher Hollow. tle", and listen to true, old-time bluegrass music? Then bring your camera, -From a train ride in coal country to a paddle boat luncheon cruise up the binoculars, fishing gear, hiking poles, and - most importantly - sense of river. adventure and come vacation with us in the Blue Ridge Mountains! We Come join us during Kentucky Derby week and feel the excitement of the will begin in Cherokee, NC, home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee 145th 2019 race. “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports”. Ladies bring your Nation, then make our way to beautiful Asheville. From there we will derby hat (the bigger the better). Hear the music, taste the food, meet boondock three nights at Linville Falls before coming back to civilization the people and enjoy the 15th State of the Union. Leaders: Karl & Cindy in funky Boone, NC. Next is Galax, VA for a bluegrass festival, and two Weisenberger, WBCCI #1885, Cell Ph. 859-653-5519, Email: springti- more boondocking nights at Peaks of Otter. We will end our journey just [email protected] Mailing address: 999 Riverwatch Dr., Villa Hills outside the historic towns of Charlottesville and Staunton, Virginia for a KY 41017, Maximum RV Units/With Leader: 25, Total Number of Nights: total of 500 caravan miles. Leaders: Ray & Carol Combs, WBCCI #2994, 21, Number of Stops: 6. Total Cost $2,750, Kitty Fee w/2: $2,750, Kitty Ph. 336-558-5532, Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: PO Fee w/1: TBD, Guest: TBD, Deposit Amount: $250. Date first Payment: Box 753, Oak Ridge, NC 27310. Maximum RV Units/With Leader: 20, To- 5/20/18 of $1,250, Date Balance Due: 11/30/18 $1,250. Cancellation Fee: tal Number of Nights: 25, Number of Stops: 7. Kitty Fee w/2: $3300, Kitty $50, Leaders discretion TBD. Fee w/1: $2200, Guest: TBD. Deposit Amount: $500 due 1/31/18, Dates of Payments: 7/31/18 $1400, Date Balance Due: 12/ 31/18 $1400. Cancella- tion Fee: $50. Leaders discretion after 1/31/19. N-48-J SPRINGTIME IN THE ROCKIES 5/22-6/15/2019 START: ESTES PARK, CO STOP: GARDINER, MT Come share in the adventure of traveling through some of the most spec- N-48-L NOR’ BY NOR’EAST 7/10–8/19/2019 tacular scenery in the world, from the beauty of the Rocky Mountain Na- START: ASHAWAY, RI, USA STOP: CORNWALL, PEI, CANADA tional Park, to the colors of the Garden of the Gods, to the Black Canyon The Nor’ By Nor’east National Caravan will begin in southern New En- of the Gunnison, to the Colorado Monument/Grand Mesa, to a Dinosaur gland and end in Prince Edward Island, Canada. We begin the caravan bone dig, to Flaming Gorge vistas, to the majestic Grand Teton Mountains in RI and visit nearby Mystic Seaport, CT and Newport, RI. Plymouth, of and finally the incredible wild life/geysers of Yellowstone. Be prepared for course is steeped in history; the “Plimoth Plantation”, Plymouth Rock, vistas that will take your breath away, literally. We’ll travel at some of the Mayflower II, Jenny Museum are among the places we’ll visit. Boston’s highest elevations possible in North America. Stops in order are Estes stop is a busy one with 2 days of bus rides from Topsfield into the Capitol. Park, Manitou Springs, Gunnison, Grand Junction, Dinosaur NM, Flaming All those sites you’ve read about in history books will be part of our jour- Gorge, Colter Bay Grand Tetons and Yellowstone NP. Because of the time ney. JFK Library, Bunker Hill, Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, etc. are just part of year, we could possibly run into snow at any location throughout the of what we’ll see. Continuing up the coastline to an ocean-side campsite in caravan with evening temperatures possibly in the lower 30’s. The snow Searsport, ME and then nearby Bar Harbor in Trenton will make you a firm usually doesn’t stick around long since daytime temperatures typically believer that Maine is indeed, beautiful. We’ll enjoy the Penobscot Marine range in the 60’s to 70’s. We will attempt to find campgrounds with full Museum, Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Observatory and a Food service hookups or at minimum 30 Amp electrical services due to the cold Channel approved ”Down East Style Lobster Bake”. We’ll camp nearby evenings. However, we are planning two (2) days of dry camping close FDR’s retreat at Campobello Island in NB, Canada, enjoy “Tea With Elea- to the Dinosaur National Monument, one of the warmer locations. Good nor” and then another campsite up the road in Moncton where we will visit vehicle/trailer maintenance and appropriate accessories will be important Hopewell Cape and see the exaggerated tides of the Bay of Fundy. Nova due to our planned mountain traversing routes and high elevation camp Scotia’s 3 stops include campsites that will be home bases so we can trav- sites. The route will require driving long distances with steep mountain- el to Peggy’s Cove, Halifax, Louisbourg, Baddeck and of course the Cabot ous grades, many switchbacks and high altitudes. Some roads have no Trail. We intend on being in NS for 11 days and we will see everything guardrails. Your familiarity with your rig and your ability to control it under and continue to eat too! A short trip across to Prince Edward Island on a these driving conditions is critical. This caravan should not be the place to ferry and you will think you’re in Heaven. We have plenty of time here for learn. Campgrounds will range in altitudes from 5,000 ft. to close to 8,000 exploring and enjoying some entertainment in Charlottetown, the warm ft. in elevation and with mountain passes and self-guided auto tours as waters along some of the most beautiful beaches as well as seafood-PEI high as 12,000 ft. ANYONE with health issues affected by high altitude style. We will have our Farewell Banquet in Charlottetown. Leaders: Trev- should think twice and check with their health care provider before joining or & Gale Lake, WBCCI #4688, Ph. 781-837-2539 (H), Ph. 781-264-4550 this caravan. In order to gain the most from this caravan, hiking some (C), email: [email protected] Address: 315 Oak St. Marshfield, MA distances (one to three miles round trip) may be required. If we haven’t 02050. Maximum RV Units/With Leaders: 23, Total Number of Nights: 41, scared you off, come join us for a beautiful Springtime in Rocky Mountains Number of Stops: 11. Kitty Fee w/2: $3,900, Kitty Fee w/1: $2,900, Guest: adventure in 2019. This caravan will end at Gardiner MT, North entrance $1,000. Deposit: $200 with Application, Date Due: 2/1/19: $800, Date of Yellowstone NP on Saturday June 15, 2019. Leaders: Bob & Sue Heist, Final Balance Due: 5/1/19. Cancellation Fee: $100 after 2/1/19. Leaders’ WBCCI #16401, Home Ph. 402-304-1843, Cell Ph. 402-968-0823, Email: Discretion after 2/1/19. [email protected] Mailing address: 6401 Rainier Dr, Lincoln, NE 68510; Co-Leaders: Doug & Amanda Hewins, WBCCI #2184, Cell Ph. 941-229-30702, Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: 6652 STANDBY ONLY Primrose Dr. Unit E, USAF Academy, CO 80840. Maximum RV Units/ N-48-M CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAIN 6/21-7/10/2019 With Leaders: 25 Total With Leaders, Total Number of Nights: 25, Number START: DRUMHELLER, AB, CANADA of Stops: 8. Total Cost: $3,000, Kitty Fee w/2: $3,000, Kitty Fee w/1: STOP: COCHRANE, AB, CANADA $2,500, Guest: TBD, Deposit Amount: $400 Due with Application, Dates Judy and Deane would love to vacation with you in some of our favorite of Payments (if applicable): ½ of remainder by 5/1/18, Date Balance Due: places in the Canadian Rockies and Alberta prairies. Traveling through 12/1/18. Cancellation Fee: $50 plus any non-refundable deposit prior to the backcountry, we will have some secluded dry camping, cookouts, 1/1/19. Leaders discretion after (date) 3/1/19. and hiking. We will travel through the four contiguous National Rocky Mountain parks of Jasper, Banff, Yoho and Kootenay. We’ll swim in the
60 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 2019 WBCCI National Caravans beautiful Fairmont Hot Springs. Over 100 glaciers line the spectacular with full hookups), boat, carriage and bus tours, museum admission and Icefields Parkway where you will ride a snow coach on the Athabasca Gla- many meals. Come join us on this adventure. Leaders: Stuart & Kathy cier and experience the newly constructed glass-floored Skywalk. e’llW Bacon, WBCCI #2059, Home Ph. 423-775-4237, Cell Ph. 423-618-1002, cruise Malign Lake to Spirit Island in Jasper, ride the famous gondola on Email: [email protected] Mailing address: 356 Horseshoe Circle, Sulphur Mountain, and dine at the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Dayton, TN 37321. Maximum RV Units/With Leader: 22, Total Number of We’ll hike to the Tea House above Lake Louise, and photograph Takakkaw Nights: 32, Number of Stops: 10. Total Cost $3,850, Kitty Fee w/2: $3,850, Falls. We’ll ride a gondola to hike the upper meadows to see wildflowers Kitty Fee w/1: $3,000, Guest: $850, Deposit Amount: $300. Dates of Pay- at the Banff Sunshine ski resort. We’ll stay at the historic Bar U Ranch ments (if applicable), Date Balance Due: 2 installments, #1 Due: 9/1/18 in Alberta and attend the world renowned Calgary Stampede where we $1,750, #2 Due: 6/1/19 $1,750. Cancellation Fee: $50 before 4/1/19, will see the rodeo, chuck wagon racing and the “greatest outdoor show Leaders discretion after 4/1/19. on earth”. Your camera, your adventurous spirit and your love of laughter are a must for this vacation! Leaders: Judy & Deane Collinson, WBCCI #1077, Deane Ph. 416-232-2882, Judy Ph. 416-559-5354, Email: deane. N-48-P ORES, SHORES, WATERS, AND LIGHTS - EAST [email protected] , [email protected] Mailing address: 9/7-21/2019 10 Strath Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M8X 1P9. Maximum RV Units/With START: MANISTIQUE, MI STOP: ST. IGNACE, MI Leader: 20, Total Number of Nights: 19, Number of Stops: 8, Caravan Short caravan; perfect for your summer vacation! Rendezvous for this distance: 900 miles/1450 km. Total Cost: $3,200, Kitty Fee w/2: $3,200, caravan is on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Manistique, MI. See the Kitty Fee w/1: TBD, Guest: TBD. Deposit Amount: $1,000 11/10/18 ($0 absolute best of the eastern end of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in just 15 for standby), Dates of Payments $1,000 1/5/19, Date Balance Due: $1,200 days and 5 stops. Last night of the caravan and the closing banquet will be 3/1/19. Cancellation Fee: $100 until 1/5/19. Leaders discretion after on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at St. Ignace, MI. Key activities/outings 1/5/19. include: Ferry ride under the Mackinaw Bridge in route to a day on Macki- nac Island, horse carriage tour of the Island, lunch at Grand Hotel, tours of lighthouses, a visit to Kitch-iti-kipi, a guided tour of Fayette Historic State STANDBY ONLY Park, visits to numerous waterfalls, a boat tour of the Pictured Rocks Na- N-48-N VIKING TRAIL JULY – SEPTEMBER 2019 tional Lakeshore, tour of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish START: ST. ANDREWS, NB, CANADA Point, Tahquamenon Falls, Soo Locks boat tour, Oswald’s Bear Ranch, STOP: NORTH SYDNEY (CAPE BRETON), NS, CANADA and much more. Please send deposit, or questions, to Leaders: Chip & Join the Viking Trail! The Newfoundland caravan is back! Starting just Lori DeLeeuw, WBCCI #2748, Ph. 517-250-5060, Email: cdeleeuw@ over the Maine border, at St. Andrews by the Sea, the caravan will work comcast.net, Address: 906 Wright Lane, Milan, MI 48160. Maximum RV its way to the Cape Breton ferry and spend approximately 45 days in Units/With Leaders: 17. Total Number of Nights: 15. Number of Stops: 5, Newfoundland. See the tidal bore, a Bay of Fundy phenomenon. Visit Kitty Fee w/2: $1,600, Kitty Fee w/1: $1,200, Guest: $500, Deposit $200, the first settlements inhabited by Europeans in North America. Immerse Date Balance Due: 5/1/19, Cancellation Fee: $50. Leaders discretion after yourself in a culture which developed isolated by its rugged terrain. Unique 5/1/19. geologic features abound. See puffins, moose, and salmon jumping in unspoiled nature. Kiss a cod! Plan on lots of good food and music from the communities we visit. Trips including whale, iceberg and fjord boat tours, N-48-S SHO-ME THE OZARKS 9/26- EST. 10/27/2019 visit a Viking village, zip line over falls, and see historic sites that capture START: MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR STOP: VAN BUREN, MO this island’s stories. Our focus will be enjoying the wonderful people who The region of America known as “The Ozarks” is a cultural and geographi- live on the island and all they have to offer. You will feel you’ve gone back cally distinct area of mountains, valleys and fresh water springs, rivers and to a better time. Make the trip yours with opportunities for breathtaking lakes which centers in northern Arkansas and south Missouri. Although hikes and beach combing, cod and salmon fishing opportunities, day trips educationally and economically progressive, the people value and retain to Labrador and Fogo Island. So much to see and we will do our best to the influences of a pioneer heritage. The caravan leaders’ families were make it amazing! Come from away and join us. Leaders: Murray & Pat original pioneer settlers who have lived in the same place over 170 years, Leggatt, WBCCI #11489, Email: [email protected]. Maximum RV going to the same school for seven generations....livestock traders, Units/With Leader: 26, Total Number of Nights: approx. 52, Number of sheriffs, bootleggers, teachers, lawyers, judges, blacksmiths, merchants, Stops: 17. Kitty Fee w/2: $7,000 CAD, Kitty Fee w/1: $6,300 CAD, Guest: laborers and village characters. You will meet, spend time with, and share additional $1,000 CAD. Deposit Amount: $500 CAD - payments to be stories with local folks. Beginning in the Ozarks Folk Center, you will travel made in Canadian dollars. Dates of Payments (if applicable) 1st deposit through time and place with sites, events and food not to be missed.... once caravan position offered, 2nd payment about 11/1/18, Date Balance concluding with a traditional riverbank fish fry. Great group meals are Due: about 2/1/19. Cancellation Fee: $50 CAD, Leaders discretion after a priority, but no food committee. Expect pig roasts, church dinners on (date): 1/1/19. the grounds, Dutch oven cobblers, Amish feasts, ham and beans with cornbread and much more. While some roads are narrow and twisty the daily trek distances will be short. Music will abound, from porch fiddles to N-48-O SOUTHEAST COAST 10/1-11/2/2019 an internationally famous vocal choir. Ranger Talk presenters are from a START LOCATION: BETHANY BEACH, DE special roster of historians, locals, and conservationists. You will visit the STOP LOCATION: JEKYLL ISLAND, GA number one new attraction in the US, Bass-Pro Shops and Aquarium, If you love seafood and want to explore the historic southeast coast of the Laura Ingalls Wilder home and museum, the Daisy museum, Crystal United States, come along with us. We’ll visit a historic US Lifesaving Sta- Bridges Art Museum, Silver Dollar City international food, music and craft tion (predecessor of the US Coast Guard) in Delaware, attend the Chin- fair, and much more. See the magnificent fall scenery and nature’s beauty. coteague Oyster Festival and see the ponies. We’ll visit many museums, Leaders: Jack & Kay Garrett, WBCCI #4232, Cell Ph. Jack: 417-293- lighthouses and beaches. We will see many attractions that are missed 2487, Cell Ph. Kay: 417-293-7283, Email: [email protected], Mailing by most travelers, including Morning Colors and graduation ceremonies at address:10302 County Road 9030, West Plains, MO 65775. Maximum RV the US Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Paris Island, SC. The caravan will Units/With Leader: 25, Total Number of Nights: est. 32, Number of Stops: start at the Delaware Seashore State Park and proceeds through coastal 10. Level of Exertion: Moderate, but very light/disabled options at most Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina until its conclusion in sites/events. Kitty Fee w/2: est. $4000, Kitty Fee w/1: est. $3450, Guest: the Georgia Sea Islands. So come immerse yourself in some of the culture TBD, Deposit Amount: $400. Dates of Payments (if applicable): 1. TBD, and traditions of the Old South. The kitty fee includes campgrounds (most 2. TBD. Cancellation Fee: TBD. Leaders discretion after (date)
BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 61 2019 WBCCI National Caravans
WBCCI / The Airstream Club International National Caravan Application (Please print clearly)
Date of Application: ______Caravan #______Caravan Name______
WBCC# ______# of Adults______# of Children______# of Pets______
Last Name:______First Name: ______Spouse/Partner: ______
Summer Address:______
Winter Address (if applicable): ______
Phone #1:______Phone #2:______Email______
Type of Airstream: Trailer Motorhome Interstate/B-Van Length of Rig: ______
Ham # (if applicable): ______Handicapped: Y / N
Amount Enclosed: (US$)______Check #______
Make checks payable to: (Caravan Leader's Name) WBCCI Caravan (Caravan Name) Example: Roy Rogers WBCCI Caravan Travels with Trigger
Mail to the Caravan Leader
REGION 11 RALLY Route 66 RV Resort 14500 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM September 27 - October 1, 2018
Last Name______WBCCI # ______Unit______The Route 66 RV Resort is NEW! All sites are 30/50 amp on concrete pads and have full hook-ups with picnic tables and fire rings. Amenities First Name ______Spouse/Children ______include: free Wi-Fi, two dog parks, free shuttle service to the Casino, propane available, pickle ball court, volleyball, horseshoes and a resort Trl/MH ______Length ______style pool! The Clubhouse has showers, laundry, exercise room and game tables. Free access to the indoor pool and hot tub at the Casino Hotel. Address______We will have full use of the open air rally barn with picnic tables, gas grills, sinks and restrooms. Pets allowed, no fee. City______State______Zip ______Rally activities include a welcome BBQ dinner buffet on Thursday, a Saturday night dinner with a speaker from the Acoma Indian Reserva- Email ______Phone______tion and a continental breakfast on Sunday, all on site. Also planned, a private Black Jack seminar at the Casino, a potluck breakfast on Friday Handicap Parking? _____ and an optional drive to Acoma, with a private tour of the Acoma Pueblo, the oldest continuously inhabited place in the US. If you are planning on Rally Fee $85 pp (children $40) # of people _____ Total $______attending the Balloon Fiesta start your fun with us!
Nightly Rate $40 # of nights _____ Total $______Questions to Region 11 President, Patti Reed, (circle nights) Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday email: [email protected] Do not call Route 66 for rally reservations. Call them for additional Amount Enclosed: TOTAL $ nights beyond rally. Limited to 50 rigs. Send your registration ASAP.
Make Checks Payable to: Region 11 WBCCI Mail to: Nancy Fisher 1703 N Thornton Rd. #506, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
62 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 REGION 5 RALLY REGION 6 RALLY Lands of Lincoln Fall Fun in Lebanon Illinois State Fairgrounds James E. Ward Ag Center Springfield, Illinois 945 Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, Tennessee September 26 - 30, 2018 October 15 - 20, 2018 Last Name ______First Name ______WBCCI # ______WBCCI # ______Unit #______Name______Spouse/Partner/Significant Other Name______Spouse/Partner/Guest ______Address______Address______City______State/Prov______Zip______City ______State ______Zip______Home Unit/Club______Home Region #______Phone ______Email ______Phone ______Email______Handicap parking required? Yes ____ No ____
Please circle type of rig: MH TRLR Slideouts Rig length ______Parking Site _____ nights @ $22 = $ Airstream w/2 adults @ $85 = $ Rally Fee: Airstream w/1 adult @ $50 = $ 1 rig w/2 ppl, 4 nights camping _____ X $250 = $ Guest(s) _____ @ $35 = $ 1 rig w/1 person, 4 nights camping _____ X $170 = $ Each extra adult, age 17+ _____ X $ 70 = $ Total Fee $ Per Child, age 11-16 (under 10 are free) _____ X $ 50 = $ Extra nights parking (Wed thru Sat night included in fee) _____ X $ 25 = $ Make check payable to: Region 6 WBCCI Mail form & check to: John Rylee, WBCCI Region 6 TOTAL ENCLOSED $ 485 Winding Wood Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36093 Full refunds up to September 16, 2018 Includes: 4 nights parking, 3 breakfasts, Saturday night banquet, ice cream social and potluck dinner. Lots of local tours and attractions!
Make check payable to: Region 5 of WBCCI Mail to: John Swearingen, Region 5 Treasurer P.O. Box 356, Atlanta, IL 61723 SUN VALLEY JAZZ & MUSIC Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you desire a receipt. FESTIVAL RALLY OR use online registration available at http://region5.wbcci.net River Run Ski Lodge Parking Lot, Ketchum, Idaho October 13 - 22, 2018
Name(s)______
Address______
City______State/Prov______Code______
Phone______Cell______
Email______
Do you want to volunteer? Yes____ No____ (# of people) ______
No host final dinner Oct. 21 at 5 PM? Yes ____ No ____
Arrival Date ______WBCCI # ______
Rally Fee: Amount Per person $160 (Badge, program. admin) x ___ = $______Admin fee for confirmed volunteer $8/pp x ___ = $______Parking $40 total for the week $______Priority Seating $100/pp x _____ = $______Sub-Total = $______Add 10% sales tax $______Grand Total (Amount submitted) $______
In addition, you will have access to River Run and all Sun Valley venues and shuttle service. Cancellation Fee: Before Oct. 5 = $25; after Oct. 5 - at discretion of host.
Make checks payable to: Region 10, WBCCI Mail check & coupon to: Carol Ortiz 9101 Steilacoom Rd. SE, #65, Olympia, WA 98513
BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 63 COLUMBUS DAY AND CANADIAN ROSE PARADE SPECIAL EVENT RALLY THANKSGIVING DAY RALLY Pasadena, California Bristol, Vermont December 28, 2018 - January 1, 2019 October 5 - 8, 2018 Name(s) ______Name(s) ______Last Name ______Address______Address______City______State/Prov______Zip______City______State/Prov______Zip______Phone ______Cell Phone ______WBCCI # ______Unit/Region______/______Email______Rig Type: Trl _____/ MH _____ Length ______Slide?______WBCCI # ______TV License #______Rig Size: ______Trailer-State/Plate #:______Phone (Cell)* ______Tow Vehicle Year: ______Make: ______Model: ______State: _____ Plate #______Vehicle Color: ______E-mail*______* Required Arrival Date: ______Departure Date: ______Rally Fee: Rally Fee: Airstream w/2 adults $500.00 $______1 person, 3 night stay - $140 30-amp; $155 50-amp Airstream w/1 adult $425.00 $______2 person, 3 night stay - $160 30-amp; $175 50-amp Guest (12 +) $155.00 each $______Guest (under 12) $ 75.00 each $______Early arrival - Late departure fees are: 30-amp service $37/night, Less Deposit Paid $100.00 ($______) 50-amp service $42/night. TOTAL RALLY FEE Due by 10/10/18 $______
Total: $______Send $100 ASAP to reserve your site. If you need to have a full hook up, let us know in advance. We will do our best to accommodate you. This is a Dry Camping Event (CPAP units must be self-supporting) If there are dietary concerns, please call us ahead of time. Make checks payable to: Region 12 WBCCI Any questions, contact: Mail to: Hedda Smithson RJ Dominic, [email protected] or cell 914-204-6190 4033 Main Street, Fair Oaks, CA 95628-7520 Tye Mott, [email protected] or cell 716-866-2503
Make checks out to: Tye Mott, put Columbus Day Rally in memo section Mail to: Tye Mott, 7719 Omphalius Rd, Colden, NY 14033
Pie stop at the Oasis Cafe in Juntura, OR- submitted by Dal Smilie, #1103
64 BLUE BERET / SEPTEMBER 2018 CLUB SCENES
If you have pictures depicting WBCCI caravans and rallies, please share them with us. These pictures may be used for promotional material, the Membership Directory, “Blue Beret” cover, or published in “Club Scenes”. Pictures should be of rally/caravan activities. When choosing a photo, consider the potential member and what would entice him/her to join the club. Please include a description of the picture, member names, specific rally/caravan, dates, etc. and send to [email protected] or WBCCI, PO Box 612, Jackson Center, OH 45334. NOTE: Original photos or .jpg file formats are preferred.
Pets and Paws Rally, Provincetown, MA - submitted by RJ Dominic, #22356
Near Ennis, Texas - submitted by Dan Zile, #9068
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Greater Los Angeles Airstream Club rally in Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, CA - photo by Jean Amundsen, #2034, submitted by Denis & Pamela Pall, #5373
East Texas Lakes Unit at Liberty Hill Park on Navarro Lake in Texas - submitted by Elaine Holmes, #1042
Iowa Unit members on tour of Reiman Gardens, Ames, IA, gathered in front of trigger fish sculpture made from ocean trash picked up along the Oregon shore - submitted by Chuck Cabalka, #6464
Reflections of Old Glory - submitted by Pat Shaw, #6318
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