HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT NEWSLETTER January 15, 2017 - March 15, 2017

Prepared by Debbie Trimble, Correspon din g Secretary

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President's Message

If you are reading this message then you have made it through the holidays, survived the entrance into 2017, and maybe are considering how many trips you will take on with your Airstream!

Debbie and I had a very relaxing Christmas Day with my mom at my sisters home in Carrollton. Mom is 96 and still going strong. I hope to be able to bring her to one of our rallies this year.

Our next rally at Brazos Bend State Park is fast approaching. We’ll keep our fingers crossed that the weather is significantly better than what we had to deal with on Friday and Saturday of the Christmas rally! I think we all had a good time and good food.

We also raised a nice sum of money for the Shriner's Hospital Galveston, Ronald McDonald House Galveston, and the Salvation Army of Austin. These were the charity groups that were voted on at the November business meeting. Marty is in the process of getting the funds to these organizations. Thank you for opening up your hearts and wallets and helping out these folks. A special thanks to Jim Latham for being the auctioneer once again. You do a fantastic job!

I want to mention another very important upcoming event. The Region 9 rally begins on March 20th. Our past President Grady Ferry and wife Keith are spearheading this rally and they need our help and participation. If you haven’t already registered for this event, I hope you will seriously consider doing so if at all possible. They have put a ton of work into making this a great week. Even if you can’t make the entire week, try to come for a few days.

Debbie and I will be attending International in Escanaba, MI this July. This will be our first. We didn’t get a site with hookups but do have a generator site. We’ll manage! After the rally we thought we would travel across the Upper Peninsula and over to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We have volunteered there the past two summers. If you are going to be up there, maybe we could put together an unofficial caravan. We will be seeing some very interesting sites on the way over. It will be the peak season and we will need to make reservations for campsites along the way and around the Lakeshore area. Might be fun!

Debbie and I want to say many thanks to Jean Beebe for updating the THLU Membership List, Directory, Birthday and Anniversary list for 2017. Debbie will be sending the online directory this week. We will still have a paper pocket directory that will be coming from Mike Lovell. Thanks, Mike, in advance.

We still need a Membership and Caravans Chair. As the sign states, "No Experience Necessary, Will Train."

Membership - Be the Unit/Club contact for prospective new members and explain the purpose and objectives of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International. Extend invitations by email and a personal phone call to prospective members for WBCCI and our club to attend a rally or meeting. A monthly list of new Airstream owner comes from the National Office. Lastly, you submit a very brief report for the Fall and Spring business meeting. Past chairs are available to help. Plus, all of this can be done from the comfort of your home or Airstream.

Caravan - To plan, organize, and obtain leaders for Unit caravans that are operated or conducted for the Unit within the scope of the WBCCI Caravan Handbook. To develop an aggressive Unit Caravan program and to coordinate Unit caravan matters with appropriate Region and International Caravan Committee personnel. Harvey Craig, the past chair is ready to assist you. Submit a report at the Fall and Spring business meeting. If yo u have a flexi ble schedule (r eti r ed o r can set yo ur ho ur s at yo ur j o b), enj o y tr aveli ng and new adventur es, please i nqui r e. You may contact Harvey at [email protected] or at 512-633-0380 for more specifics.

Please consider helping out. Looking forward to seeing you guy's in our most comfortable habitat! Rick

New Members

Vic to ria & Jo seph S ummy (S an Anto nio ) James & Emily S ellers (C armine) Mic hael & Jac que DeS o sa (Livingston) Jamie Eng (Austin) Melissa & Kevin Katz (San Marcos)

Luncheons

The January Luncheon was at Maggiona's. The Italian food and fellowship was shared by:

Peter and Carol Sagovich Gary and Marilyn McClanahan Marty and Cindy Berdan Myron and Kathy Fischer Travis Doss Melissa and Kevin Katz Tom and Jean Beebe

A February lunch is not scheduled. The March Luncheon will be at County Line on Peter Sagovich has set up all the the Lake in Austin. lunches since I am up in Plano. Thanks Peter for doing all Click here to see the menu. the planning. Click here to view the Luncheon Schedule 2017

From our Treasurer, Marty Berdan Region 9 News

Christmas Rally Texas Country Air Rally The club votes annually the amount to pitch in for October 18 – 23, 2017 the rally. Two thousand dollars was approved this year to defray the costs of the rally. The money We are in the process of redesigning the registration covered supplies and all the meals, including the brochure. It will be available in later December. BBQ from Frank's place with lots of leftovers for members to share and the catered meal and buffet For registration contact: [email protected] . service from Steger's Chiffonade. This year each rig paid a $20 rally fee, excluding their campsite fees. Registration officially opens January 15, 2017.

Christmas Auction We encourage everyone to watch our Facebook page The auction raised $2145. Each charity will receive or simply Google: Texas Country Air. $483. 2017 looks like a banner year from the response we Community Service Project for are already getting so please register early. As soon February Rally as the registration brochure become available I will The Executive Board approved giving $100 to our post it. Texas State Parks. Thanks Kay Fisher-Irwin for handling the donation.

NEWS:

Colin Melton and Mike Lovell went on the Rose Bowl Caravan and visited The Magic Kingdom at Disneyland. The Beebes and Flemings visited the Trimbles in the lower Rio Grande valley in January. The valley had the coldest temperatures since 2014. Oddly enough, that was the last time the Flemings visited. These members are enjoying winter in Arizona while attending Mid-Winter International Board of Trustees meetings: Grady and Keith Ferry, John and Sandi Boutwell, Jim and Vicki Courtney, Ken & Kathy Mitchell, Andy and Barb Selking, Jim and Janie Haddaway, Jimmy and Marque Mooney and Pati Ramsey and Ardell Mayton. We wish them safe travels. The Trimbles, Flemings, Partens and Brooks are headed for National Park after the February rally. We hope they have a safe, trouble-free trip. B Bailey is busy directing and producing her theater production in Edinburg, TX. Peter and Carol Sagovich are going to Hawaii to see her sister after the February rally. Marty and Cindy Berdan are off to Florida in mid February. John Irwin & Kay just purchased an Airstream motor van. We look forward to see the new "beauty" at the February rally. FOR SALE: Willard and Linda Fischer are putting their Airstream up for sale. 2001 Airstream Travel Trailer - 25 Foot Excella Twin Beds Great Condition 1 new and 4 fairly new Tires Bonus Room Contact: Willard & Linda Fischer 281-292-3283 Cell Phone 832-515-3853

PRAYERS CONCERNS

Our thoughts and prayers are with these folks who are " grieving, under the weather", undergoing treatments, surgeries or are on the mend.

Janie Haddaway's daughter, Dana Ross Ingram, lost her battle with cancer in December. Please pray for all the family in the upcoming year. Victor Blood is recovering from shoulder surgery. We have our fingers crossed that they can make it to the February rally Paula Haddox is recovering from her knee surgery in December. Rosemary Leach, also, is recovering from knee surgery in January Richard Turner had wrist surgery in December. Harvey Craig and Gail Craig came down with upper respiratory infections and had to cancel going to IBT this January. Carla & CC Gartman: Her mom was hospitalized for three days in late November. They had to make the decision to place her in an assisted living facility with hospice seeing her. Her mom is doing better now. She is back to her old self. Next they have got to work on her house soon and get it on the market. With no setbacks they are planning on attending the February rally.

March

Skinner, Cindy 3/1 Roper, Dave 3/5 Reyes, Humberto 3/6 Selking, Andy 3/9 Selking, Barb 3/10 Richards, Mike 3/11 Richards, Robert 3/11 Harkey, Harry 3/12 Fischer, Linda 3/16 McNeely, Arliss 3/16 Ermis, Joane 3/18 Gallagher, Richard 3/19 Fischer, Myron 3/23 Juenke, Gaynell 3/28 January

Harkey, Debi Jean 1/17 Anniversaries Courtney, Jim 1/18 Price, Luther 1/19 January Latham, Janet 1/27 Hazen, Fred 1/31 Jordan, Julie & Stephanie Sobotik 1/15 Jack & Ruth Maddux 1/18 February Carlos & Rosemary Leach 1/20

Riva, Kathryn 2/3 Burger, Dale 2/4 Beebe, Jean 2/5 Fleming, Shirley 2/5 Boutwell, John 2/9 Barber, Wendy 2/11 Patterson, Tammy 2/11 Thomas, Patricia 2/13 Blood, Victor 2/15 McNeely, Sybil 2/15 Addicks, Ed 2/16 McClanahan, Marilyn 2/16 McCoppin, Dorothy 2/18 Craig, Harvey 2/20 Bell, Don 2/24 February

Jimmy & Marque Mooney 2/14

March

Tom & Dorothy McCoppin 3/02 Richard & Shelia Gallagher 3/09 Jim & Janie Haddaway 3/25 Robert & Diane Richards, Jr. 3/25 Bill & Pat Lovelace 3/26 Registration List for February Rally

Click here to see the list of registered and cancellations.

Rally Dates Mark Your Calendars:

February 9 - 12th, 2017 ~ Brazos Bend State Park.

On January 18, there were 10 campsites available at the park. Another loop was opened after utility upgrades. Julie and Ken Callahan notified me that they have to cancel. They already have a campsite reservation for Friday and Saturday night. If you would like to take their spot, please contact them at [email protected] or 214-649-9162. Ed and Cheri Addicks also have to cancel. They have a campsite for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. If you would like to take their spot, please contact them at [email protected] or 979-251-0602. If you can use their sites, contact them ASAP before they cancel with the park system. If you take their spot, they will not lose their deposit. Let Debbie know ([email protected]) or 972-422-5133 so she can add to the club list. It is important that you let us know because the hosts need an accurate count for meals and planning.

March 20-26, 2017

48th Annual Region 9 Rally "Airstream Aloha"~ Mitchell RV Park ~ Perrin, Grady Ferry, one of our own, is the Region 9 President. Show your appreciation for Grady and Keith's service and support by attending. A good time will be had by all!

April 27-30, 2017

THLU 10th Anniversary Vintage Rally ~ Coushatte Recreation Ranch ~ Bellville, TX

May 18-21, 2017

THLU "Where the Cool Waters Flow" Rally & Spring Business Meeting ~ Parkview Riverside RV Park ~ Concan, TX on the Frio River

July 22-29, 2017

60th International Rally in Escanaba, MI September 20-23 2017 (1st day of Fall is Friday, September 22)

THLU "Say Hello to Fall" Rally" ~ Oakdale RV Park ~ Glen Rose, TX Note: This rally will start on Wednesday.

Oct. 26-29, 2017

THLU "Quoth the Raven Nevermore" Rally, Installation & Business Meeting ~ Johnson Creek Ranch RV ~ Kerrville, TX.

Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, 2017

Christmas in ! ~ Traveler’s World RV Park (Ed is on the ball. He already has the Christmas Rally lined up.). If you are willing to host, please click here to email Ed or call at 979-251-0602

RALLY DETAILS

The 48th Annual Region 9 Rally, "Airstream Aloha" will be held March 20-26, 2017 at Mitchell RV Park located in Perrin, TX.

Activities include entertainment, seminars, games, a flea market, theme days and door prizes. There will be a Spam cook off and a crazy beach hat contest too!

Rally parking fees include six (6) nights of 30/50 Amp electric, water, sewer and WIFI. Rally fees include 2 breakfasts and 3 dinners.

You will need to print out the form, complete and mail to: David Thompson, Treasurer 2200 4th Ave. #305 Canyon, TX 70915

Registration Form You may also contact Grady Ferry at [email protected] or phone 713-825-9586 for more information.

The 10th Anniversary Texas Vintage Airstream Round-Up Rally Coushatte Recreation Ranch outside Belleville, TX April 27 - May 1, 2017

You will enjoy a ranch environment with full hook- ups on grass with trees. This event is sponsored by THLU and welcomes all Airstream owners. Expect to see everything from 1948 to 2017 models of which the majority will be vintage rigs. There will be seminars, campfires, entertainment, door prizes, a swap meet, an open house and more!

The rally cost is $100 per person ($82 for 7 catered meals/$18 activities) and parking cost is $25 per night. Anniversary shirts will be available to order. Help us round up all Airstreams and head 'em down to Texas for good food, good times, good friendships and good Texas hospitality as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary Vintage Rally!

Click here to print out the registration form.

A registration form can also be found at www.thlu.org. The registration form and fees are due prior to April 13, 2017. Help us round up all Airstreams and head 'em down to Texas for good food, good times, good friendships and good Texas hospitality as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary Vintage Rally!

May 18-21, 2017

THLU "Where the Cool Waters Flow" Rally

Parkview Riverside RV Park Link

Concan, TX on the Frio River

We would like to invite our families and friends with SOB’s to join us. Bring your children and grandchildren. Unfortunately, the park does not allow tents. (We started out with a 2-man tent from FedMart.) Reservations at the RV park are not necessary for this rally. You will only need to register with our club. Your site will be assigned upon your arrival at the RV park. Fred & Judy Hazen, Jim & Paula Haddox and John & Kay Irwin have signed up to hosts. We would like one more pair of hosts to help. We are anticipating a larger group with the extended invitation. Registration for this rally will open on January 21. Check your email.

60th Annual International Rally "Ya, You Betcha" Escanaba, Mi July 22 - 29, 2017

Click here for rally information Click here for Escanaba Attractions

Debbie and I are planning to attend International. Maybe some of us can caravan together. Anyone interested?

Rally Pictures: December

There were walking trails along the river. The pecans were falling so many took advantage of gathering them. It was beautiful winter weather on Thursday. Then the rains came falling down on Friday and Saturday.

On Thursday many of us ended up at The City Market in Luling for some great BBQ. Listed by Texas Monthly as one of the top 5 places for BBQ. Gene Blanchard trying to help his team score. Cinda Brooks did a super job creating a tough game of pictionary on Thursday evening.

The Chinese gift exchange in our PJ"s on Friday morning. Paula & Darrell Kachilla, Marty Berdan, Ed & Cheri Addicks in their "morning glory."

Stephen and Andi Broadus were very coordinated. I bet Andi had a big part in their look. Great sweatshirt! I bet we all have had someone ask us this same question. Then usually you get to show them inside and tell them all about the advantages of Airstream life.

Marty's wish was for someone to steal this gift from Marty's wish did not come true. The group agreed he him. Ed & Cheri Addicks brought the outfit. Such needed to wear it Saturday morning to collect rally pranksters they are! fees. He was a great sport!

Friday evening the hosts served the group BBQ, a staple of the Hill Country. Ed requested his beans This picture was stolen the maximum # of times. served on opposite sides of his plate. I (Debbie) did it Grady Ferry was the biggest loser, having the most much to my surprise. gifts stolen from him. Cheri Addicks was the biggest stealer. Keith's beautiful quilting. She donated it to the auction. The Christmas Auction on Saturday evening.

Stanley & Cinda Brooks, Ed & Cheri Addicks, John & Sherry Parten, Gene & Kathy Blanchard, Rick & Debbie Trimble

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