Three Special Events Now Open for Reservations

PO Box 30, Nappanee, IN 46550 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM VOL 30, NO 01, FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016

THREE SPECIAL EVENTS NOW OPEN FOR RESERVATIONS

Lewis and Clark Caravan pg. 5 July 17 – August 28

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Rally pg. 49 September 30 – October 5

Grand Circle Caravan pg. 4 October 1 - 19

Plus see the “Calendar of Events” for Regional, State and Chapter Rallies across the US and Canada.

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July 17 - August 28, 2016

Come join us for a comprehensive tour of the Lewis and INCLUDED IN RALLY FEE: Clark Trail. We will gather at St. Charles, Missouri and 42 night camping with 30/50 amp most with full closely follow the travels of Meriwether Lewis and William hookups Clark. We will begin our adventure visiting Camp River 3 Dinners 4 Lunches Dubois, the start of the expedition, along with several 10 Museums other St. Louis attractions such as the botanical gardens and the Gateway Arch. In St. Charles we will visit the first 15 Tours Missouri State Capitol and downtown scenic St. Charles. 2 Kountry Klub Experienced Caravan Leaders Free time to explore on your own On the way to Kansas City we will tour the Budweiser All taxes and gratuities Clydesdale breeding farm. This is a very interesting tour where we can learn a great deal about horses. Along the Payable in US Funds trail we will be touring museums including the Fort Benton RALLY FEE: Museum, C M Russell Museum, Range Riders Museum, 2 People in Unit $3,980.00 Akta Lakota Museum, Sgt. Floyd River Museum, Arabia 1 Person in Unit $3,390.00 Steamboat Museum, The Glore Museum, The Pony Ea. Guest $ 650.00 Express National Museum, Patee House Museum and the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. Contact the Klub office with any questions or a copy of the itinerary. Also included will tours of the South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center, Boys Town, The Squirrel Cage Jail, The Patee House and Jesse James House as well as other Deposit of $500 per Person due at Time of points of interest. We will end our caravan in the Warrenton, Booking. Oregon area with a visit to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment where the expedition BALANCE DUE FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016 reached the Pacific Ocean.

This caravan will be led by Larry & Katie Harrington with Larry & Patsy Wood co-hosting. These are experienced Klub members dedicated to bring you the best experience possible.

YOU CAN REGISTER THREE WAYS: 1 Fill out the Registration Form and Disclaimer found on page 44 and mail to the Klub office 2 Register on-line at www.newmarkountryklub.com, click on Special Events 3 Call the Klub office toll free 877-639-5582 and register by phone WE WANT TO SEE YOUR NEWMAR CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE 4 DAY 3 NIGHT STAY

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4 REGISTER NOW! 2016 GRAND CIRCLE CARAVAN

5 2016 LEWIS AND CLARK CARAVAN - OPEN NOW

10 LETTER FROM MATTHEW MILLER, NEWMAR PRESIDENT

13 PUEBLO PONDERINGS…

13 2016 CARAVAN INSTRUCTIONS

21 2016 QUARTZSITE REVIEW

27 SUPER RALLY IN THE KEYS RECAP

38 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SEND YOUR EDITORIAL ARTICLES AND PHOTOGRAPHS TO: 43 CRAFT INSTRUCTORS NEEDED The Editor - Newmar Kountry Klub P.O. Box 30, Nappanee, IN 46550-0030 45-47 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

48 WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS The Newmar Kountry Klub Konnection Magazine is published 49 2016 BALLOON FIESTA - 6 times a year. Members are owners of recreational vehicles WE ADDED MORE SITES! manufactured by Newmar Corporation. RV related color or black/white advertising is accepted, rate/ specs on request. Editorial RV related articles, news releases, and photographs are welcome. Deadline: the first of each month in order to appear in the following month’s magazine.

The Newmar Kountry Klub Konnection magazine retains the Konnection Magazine is published by Newmar Kountry Klub right to accept or refuse editorial articles, news releases Editorial/Business Offices: and advertisements. The publication has the right to edit all 355 N. Delaware Street submitted material. The opinions presented by the writers and Nappanee, Indiana 46550-9453 columnists in this publication do not necessarily express the Tel: (877) 639-5582 (574) 773-7791 Ext: 3123 views of the Newmar Kountry Klub. Fax: (574) 773-5130 E-Mail: [email protected] Please Note: Information, editorial, and Klub member’s Website : www.newmarkountryklub.com names and addresses in this publication are the property of the Newmar Kountry Klub and may not be used for any other FEBRUARY/MARCHDesign & Production 2016 by HLM, WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Inc., Osceola, IN purpose without the written permission of the InternationalPage 9 Printed by Home Mountain Publishing Co., Valparaiso, IN Directors of the Newmar Kountry Klub. LETTER TO MEMBERS FROM MATTHEW MILLER, PRESIDENT NEWMAR CORPORATION

Greetings from the frigid north! As I’m writing this the We had a number of long-term employees retire in 2015 wind is howling outside and the temperature is in the mid- which gave the opportunity for some other people to take twenties! It would be a great day to be in Florida, Arizona, on more responsibilities and continue to drive Newmar Texas or just somewhere warm! But unfortunately, I’m towards perfection. We’ve not yet built the perfect serving my time in northern Indiana. motorhome so until that happens we recognize that we must continue to improve every day and get better at Actually, I love Indiana and I love the RV industry and if everything we do. you’re in the RV industry there’s no better place to be then northern Indiana. So we’ve had a lot of change at Newmar in the past 12 months but there are some things that haven’t changed. We’ve had another great year in 2015 and we’ve been Our commitment to honor God in all our business activities, reminded of how blessed we are to live in this country, to be the best in product and service leadership to our where people have the luxury of spending their hard customers, and to apply our guiding principles to every earned money on motorhomes! Even with all the things decision we make hasn’t changed. that are happening in the US and abroad, there is still no country on earth like the United States. If you ever doubt Our culture of taking pride in the quality of our work hasn’t that I challenge you to visit Mexico or Central America or changed. The commitment of the Miller family to Newmar almost any country in Africa or the Middle East. We have hasn’t changed. We are still a privately held family owned freedoms in this country that most people don’t even corporation that is committed to this industry and our dream of, and we owe a debt of gratitude to all the brave customers and we’re very much focused on making sure men and women who have fought and died and continue that we build the type of product that keeps our customers to fight for that freedom. I pray that God will continue to coming back time after time. We feel it’s a privilege to be bless this country and that this country will turn to God a part of such a great team at Newmar and feel honored and bless Him. that you choose to spend your hard earned dollars buying the awesome motorhomes that we build. I know that there A lot of things changed in 2015, last June the 2016 model are a lot of choices out there and we never take you for year product was introduced after going thru the most granted. I’m thankful to all the Newmar owners that have extensive model change in Newmar’s 47-year history. entrusted us with building and servicing their wonderful Also, in June Bob and Bonnie Krieger became our new homes on wheels! May God bless your travels in 2016 and international directors. I hope we have an opportunity to visit with you in some campground or at some rally in the coming months. In 2015 we increased our production again to 45 units per week and we added eight new dealers. Oh and thank the next Veteran that you come in contact with, way too often we forget that freedom isn’t free! We changed a lot of our process in manufacturing and quality control in 2015 with the goal of improving everything we do.

Page 10 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 These winter months are quiet rally times compared to the spring and summer and fall but be sure to check the “Calendar of Events” for all of the luncheons in your travel areas. Many of us escape the cold and snow but still look for the nearest location to meet and greet with our Newmar friends.

The information in this Konnection will have more details on the International rally in Pueblo, Colorado and we are getting more and more excited about that as well as all of the events that will precede and follow that gathering. You will have a Lewis and Clark pre rally hosted by Larry & Katie Harrington; you will have a Grand Circle Rally hosted by Jerry & Phyllis Rose following the International as well as the Balloon Fiesta hosted by Mary & Marion Marcum! WOW!! See the rally ads elsewhere within this issue for these three Special Events. Ladies, once again if you attend all the pre events, the rally and then the post events you will not have to cook for 2 months!! Love it!

Remember to mark you fall date books and remember that the International Rally in Pueblo will start on Sunday, September 25, and will have closing on Thursday, Sept HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING 29, followed by departure the morning of September 30th. This will make it possible for our members to attend Bob & Bonnie Krieger (12508-L), International Directors Linda Feece, Klub Coordinator the International as well as the Balloon Fiesta. Online reservations will open for the International Rally on Greetings from Tampa, Florida and the start of the 2016 Monday, April 11, at 8:00 am eastern time. Remember fun times with our Newmar family! Yes, we are here with we cannot take any phone reservations for the our volunteers to mark our parking area and will greet 170 International Rally. Newmar units and guests to the Tampa RV Super Show. The larger site worked well last year and we will return We would like to welcome our newest Dealer Klub to the MLK entrance once again. The Newmar tent is up Member! McGeorge’s Rolling Hills (21174) is located at (Thank you North Trails) and the display units are parked. 11525 Sun Shade Lane in Ashland, Virginia. If you are in These units will be detailed with interior decorations and the area be sure to stop in welcome them to the Klub and be ready to impress any and all visitors – and hopefully take a look at the new 2016 units they have on display. future buyers and new Klub members. Hope to see you in Pueblo...if not sooner. We have been notified by Newmar sales that there will be a video team in Tampa to gather information and video Safe Travels... testimonials from some of our members to highlight the Newmar Kountry Klub and the lifestyle we so much enjoy with our Newmar units. We are honored and delighted to Newmar Customer offer our support to Newmar sales and encourage others to join us as we travel the highways and byways of the Service Numbers United States and Canada. We do indeed have fun and E-mail: [email protected] fellowship and excellent dining times!! Customer Service/Warranty - 800-731-8300

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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 11 RECIPES! RECIPES! RECIPES! RECIPES! RECIPES! STATE/PROVINCIAL KOUNTRY KORNER RECIPES DIRECTOR VACANCIES

RECIPES! RECIPES! RECIPES! RECIPES! RECIPES! >> listed below by region number and state vacancy

Region 2 Alaska, Montana, & Wyoming Region 3 Louisiana CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP Region 4 Illinois, Iowa, & North/South Dakota Region 6 Indiana & Ohio 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth (I use 1 large carton) Region 7 Pennsylvania 1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken Region 8 Maritimes, Ontario 1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers Region 9 British Columbia, Manitoba & Saskatchewan

Empty all cans into a large stockpot and heat until hot. To be considered you should have strong leadership skills and the ability to work well with others. You must be a resident of the state/ Garnish with tortilla strips and cheddar cheese. province, own a Newmar product, and be in good standing with the Klub. Some of the duties will be hosting a state/provincial rally once a year Linda Van Der Starre (20812) and submitting an article for the Konnection. You will also work closely with the region directors, chapter officers, dealers and Klub members. Some of the Benefits of this position are rebate on new unit, automatic membership renewal, titled name badges and vehicle sign for your unit and meeting a lot of new people. If you are interested please contact your Region Director. COCONUT PIE

1-1/2 cup of sugar 1 stick of butter 3 eggs 1 can of Pet evaporated milk 9 oz of frozen pack of coconut 1 tsp Vanilla WE ARE LOOKING Cream sugar and butter, add eggs one at a time, add coconut, milk and vanilla. Mix well. for Pour into two unbaked pie shells. Bake at 325 deg. For 45 min. A FEW GOOD TOPICS!

Sadie Stewart (7048-L) Would you like to share your knowledge with others at this year’s International Rally? This can be on any subject that would be of interest to your fellow KOUNTRY KLUB OFFICE HOURS members. Most seminars are scheduled Monday - Friday • 8:30 to 4:00 p.m. for one hour.

Phone: 574-773-7791 - Ext. 3123 If so, please email the Klub office at Toll Free: 1-877-639-5582 [email protected] or call Fax Number - 574-773-5130 877-639-5582. email: [email protected]

Page 12 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 PROCEDURES FOR REGISTERING AS A CARAVAN FOR THE Pueblo Ponderings… 2016 INTERNATIONAL RALLY Well – it’s time for first call to round up our Pueblo, CO Sept 25-30 members that would like to do seminars or craft classes for the Pueblo International Rally – if you would like to volunteer, contact Linda in the NKK office by email tokountryklub@newmarcorp. Not sure if your group is to be considered as a Caravan? com If there are four (4) or more you that would like to come or 877-639-5582. She will be happy to in together and park together then you will need to answer any questions you have or send you the register as a caravan. necessary forms to complete.

MAILED CARAVAN RESERVATIONS Many have asked if we could do the golf cart Caravan reservations are to be sent to the Klub office shuttles again – we will look into that, but they in one package with all reservations included by the are costly – we may have to add about $2.00 to caravan leader. The Caravan will be processed as a the rally fee per coach to cover those costs if you group as it is received. Once it is received we do not really want to have that service provided. add to the caravan.

INTERNET CARAVAN RESERVATIONS Someone at the Lakeland Luncheon also If the caravan reservations are sent in by internet asked what the costs would be for the Pueblo the following must be adhered to. The Caravan leader International rally – initial estimates are that it is to email the Klub office kountryklub@newmarcorp. will be about the same cost as the Lewisburg com ahead of time the complete list of members in the rally. caravan and the date they will all register on line. The caravan will not be considered complete and ready A we mentioned before, we have a reservation at to process until all reservations have been received. the Holly Dot golf course for our golf tournament Once it is processed we do not add to the caravan. – it’s a beautiful location right at the base of the mountains near Colorado City. We will also FAXING RESERVATIONS Please follow the above directions for Internet look into another golf event at the Broadmoor Reservations. Our fax number is 574-773-5130. in Colorado Springs, but the rates may be higher than the Greenbrier was – we will see what we Please be sure everyone registers for the same date can negotiate. of arrival and level of sites (ie: 50amp Full Hookup, 50 amp/Water or 30amp/water. NOTE: FOR FULL Here are two phone apps with helpful information HOOKUP SITES EARLY ARRIVAL OF THURSDAY IS for the Pueblo – they are “Visit Pueblo” for MANDATORY AND INCLUDED IN THE RALLY FEE. If information about the city and “PRW” for you register for basic 50 or 30 amp electric and water information about the Riverwalk area. The apps you have the option of Thursday, Friday or Saturday are available for free in the Android Store and arrival (rally activities begin Sunday). We will hold all reservations if we have to contact a member with are probably free from the Apple store – check incomplete information. them out!

The reservation forms will be in the center section See you in Pueblo and at the pre and post rally of the April/May issue of the Konnection as well as special events – the Lewis and Clark Caravan, on our website on Monday, April 11th, beginning at the Grand Circle Caravan, and the Albuquerque 8:00 am eastern time. Balloon Fest!

If you have any questions please call Linda at the Rally on! Klub office 877-639-5582 or email to kountryklub@ newmarcorp.com. We hope to see you there!

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 13 NEW KOUNTRY KLUB NUMBER DECALS 2016 With the majority of units produced in full paint we have changed our Klub numbers to White. With this change there is only one number th SPECIAL that has the Kountry Klub logo combined. If you have a 5 wheel or a white unit you we can special order the number in dark blue. Cost: $5.00 including postage. Events WE NOW HAVE TWO STYLES OF KOUNTRY KLUB LOGO DECALS FOR *LEWIS AND CLARK CARAVAN YOUR TOW VEHICLE. Begins in Missouri/Ends in Oregon July 17 – August 28 White Kountry Klub original rectangular logo. Hosts: Larry & Katie Harrington Size 9”w x 1-1/4”h. Cost: $3.00 includes shipping

2016 INTERNATIONAL RALLY PUEBLO, CO NOTE NEW DATES!!! September 25-30 (Reservations will begin mid-April)

Red White & Blue Logo. Size: 4-1/2”w x 3”h. *ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA Cost: $3.50 including shipping. Albuquerque, NM September 30-October 5 Hosts: Marty & Marion Marcum

To order replacement a Klub number or Vehicle decals mail in form below with check or credit card information to: *GRAND CIRCLE CARAVAN Newmar Kountry Klub Touring National Parks in AZ, CO, UT PO Box 30 Nappanee, IN 46550 October 1 - 19 Hosts: Jerry & Phyllis Rose UNIT NUMBERS TOW VEHICLE DECALS Klub Number Standard White Klub White Rectangular Decal Klub Number Special Order Blue Klub Red/White/Blue Decal RALLY IN THE KEYS Charge to MasterCard___ / Visa___ / Discover___ (Tentative date) December 5-11 Card #______Expiration______Hosts: Ron & Wanda Llewellyn 3 digit code number from back of card______Number of decals needed ______Name______Klub #______Address______City______State______Zip______All prices quoted in US funds. *These events will be open for reservations beginning February 8th you can find details at that time on our NOTE: If a new unit is purchased there is no charge for the number website www.newmarkountryklub.com click on special only. Please complete. events or in the February Konnection magazine. Date of Purchase______Model______Serial #______Year______Any questions please call the Klub office at 877-639-5582. Dealer______

Page 14 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 Old friends and new friends made the event an enjoyable time for INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS-AT-LARGE all. Newmar owners and one friend of Newmar brought us all up Ron & Wanda Llewellyn (16303-L) to date on their current situations and then we shared some tech talk. There is always something to share and learn when you are with Newmar friends. If you are in the area, we encourage you to The joy of life comes from join us in January, February and March for our next luncheons. our encounters with new Details are available in the klub calendar of events. experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have We spent a few days wrapping up our report for the Super Rally an endlessly changing horizon, in the Florida Keys and then drove home for Christmas with our for each day to have a new and family. We didn’t spend much time there though as once again different sun. the horizon changed and we returned to Florida to help get ready for the Tampa Super Show. I guess we are gluttons for - Christopher McCandless punishment as we keep agreeing to help here and there. But that Normally, November finds us just plays in to our need for changing horizons. We’ll share more wrapping up our end of year information about the Tampa Super Show in the next edition of reports and loading the RV for our trip to our winter site in North the Konnection. Fort Myers, Florida. This year was a little different. Our horizons After returning to our winter site, we finally settled in, but didn’t changed several times. First we traveled to Parkersburg, WV settle down! Because our reservations were already made for for a dinner with the newest Newmar Kountry Klub chapter, the this winter (not knowing the outcome of the election in July), we West Virginia Traveling Montani. If you wonder where the name are dedicating our time to visiting some Florida chapter rallies comes from, Google or ask Siri and you will find out it is from the and reviewing the klub by-laws for any potential educational state seal of West Virginia. This is a growing chapter with a lot of opportunities at the 2016 International Rally in Pueblo, CO. We enthusiasm. And since many of you have now traveled through have had discussions with members about chapter officer training West Virginia, plan to join them for one of their rallies. You will and how to increase chapter membership. We would appreciate be glad you did! any comments you might have on these issues or any other After a lovely weekend with our children and grandchildren to give klub issues that we can address. Along with sharing our travel thanks, our trip south was uneventful and we arrived to a warm experiences, we would like to hear from you, the membership evening to unload and set up our site. We spent a couple of about what you would like from the klub. weeks getting caught up with friends, but spent most of our time Our travel plans and adventures to new horizons are on the finalizing plans for the 2015 Super Rally in the Florida Keys. If you drawing board for 2016. We need all chapters, states and regions have heard of any of our ramblings you know that the planning to get their rallies posted to the website and for future inclusion process has been a year-long adventure. The park management in the Konnection. As we meet with current and potential klub changed four times with all new resort staff. The caterer left for members, we like to share the opportunities that are available regions unknown and a new caterer had to be found. Final counts to all members. We have had positive comments from those had to be verified with the tour providers. And the last minute who have belonged to other RVing groups about how friendly cancellations had to be dealt with. Consequently we headed and accommodating the Newmar Kountry Klub is. That is YOU! south to find new horizons…filled with heavy rain! We did view Each of you is an integral part of the klub and makes it what it is some lovely sunsets and even a lovely sunrise…both were visible and what it can be. So get those rallies posted and maybe we’ll from our campground. Yes, the rain definitely had an effect on the see you down the road. rally, but you’ll need to read our article in this publication about the rally to get all the details. As always, we can be reached anytime at wanda_ron67@yahoo. com or by calling Ron at (740)707-2063 or Wanda at (740)707- Our journey back to North Fort Myers was actually another lovely 2063. drive over new territory. We often like to see new horizons if the opportunity is there. Yes, we had some rain showers (oh yes, it is May you look to new horizons with increased hope, faith and the dry season in Florida)! But that provided us with no less than safe travels! two rainbows on our drive north and west. Just check the horizon!

Your Members-at-Large Ron & Wanda Llewellyn (16303-L)

Can be contacted at: 740-707-7107 Ron or 740-707-2063 Wanda [email protected] 6959 LeMaster Rd On our return to North Fort Myers, we hosted the first winter Athens, OH 45701-9134 Newmar Owners Luncheon in Fort Myers. It is early in the season, but we were blessed with 22 attendees who joined us for lunch.

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 15 FULLTIMERS CHAPTER 2016 MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL Evan and Debbie Hughes (19771) APPLICATION FORM

By the time you read this the Tampa Super Show and The Gathering in the Desert will be memories. We, the NEW MEMBERS ONLY Hughes, were able to attend First Year Membership and Subscription the Tampa Super Show and met many new friends Pay This and hopefully encourage a If You Join In… Amount You pay for the first calendar year thru few new members to sign January thru March $65.00 December 31st and up. While our VP’s, Paul & Newmar pays your April thru June $55.00 renewal for the next Marge Schiager, attended The Gathering in the Desert year! This is for first time and spread some Fulltimer cheer. July thru September $45.00 members only. This is not available for current or October thru December $35.00 previous members. As a chapter we are spread across the North American continent, many by now will be looking toward travel, RENEWALS ONLY some not so much, but all are looking forward to meeting Renewal $ 45.00 One Calender Year up with friends and the prospect of making new friends. Renewal $ 115.00 Three Calender Years We have scheduled our Annual Rally and meeting Konnection Subscription $ 15.00 One Calender Year which will be held in September right before the KLUB #______International Rally. We look forward to meeting some of Please Remember regarding Annual and 3-Year Dues you along the road in our travels. If you see a Newmar When you renew, whether at the beginning of the Annual Year or during the year, the dues are the same. with a Kountry Klub member number proceeded by an “F” you are looking at a Fulltimer, stop and say hello, we Check Enclosed for $______or charge my VISA MasterCard are a friendly group and love to share our adventures of Discover the road. U.S. Credit Card #______Exp. Date______FUNDS Evan and Debbie Hughes (19771) 3 digit code from back of card______ONLY Presidents Signature______

Join the Fulltimers Chapter by downloading the application Enclose Your Check or Money Order and Mail to: form from the Fulltimers web page found at NEWMAR KOUNTRY KLUB www.newmarkountryklub.com, or contact Peg & Dick White P.O. BOX 30 • NAPPANEE, IN 46550-0030 (15649) at [email protected] or cell 603-662-8929. Please Print: Last Name (His)______(Hers)______First Name (His)______(Hers)______Address:______Popcorn/Lemonade City/State/Zip______Phone (______)______Phone (______)______Volunteers Needed! Email:______Email:______Volunteers are needed to assist the Fulltimers Chapter Recommended by______with serving in the POPCORN Membership in the Newmar Kountry Klub is confined to owners of recreational & LEMONADE Booth at this vehicles manufactured by Newmar Corporation. I am the owner of the follow- year’s International Rally. ing Newmar RV: Volunteers can sign up for Year______Model______2.5 hour shifts wherein they’ll Size______Serial #______serve popcorn and lemonade to rally goers in the vendor area. This is easy work and For Office Use Only lots of fun. Please contact Evan & Debbie Hughes by Klub # Assigned______Region______Date______email to [email protected]

Page 16 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 Region 1 is charged with the responsibility of Parking and Registration. By the time this article is published we will REGION 1 // AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, UT have sent out an email to everyone in Region 1 asking for volunteers. Since the 2017 International will most likely be somewhere in Region 3 they will be working and training Region Directors :: Marty & Marion Marcum (17221) with our volunteers. Not only are all of the sites in Pueblo level or require minimal blocking there is no grass at the We have spent much of sites and no sprinklers to water the sides of our coaches! the winter at our condo in All sites are on either asphalt or hard packed gravel. There Mesquite, Nevada where are grassy areas for our pet owners to walk their pets. Marion has been recovering from a foot surgery followed The Region 1 Rally will be in Bakersfield, California by a total knee replacement. from April 19-23 at River Run RV Park, 3715 Burr Street, Her recovery sidelined us in Bakersfield, CA 93308. Rally rate is $310.00 per rig with December and January so we 2 people, $210.00 for rig with one person and $95.00 for missed the California Golden an additional person. Rally fee includes 4 nights FHU with Aires Rally in Indio, California as well as the “Gathering in 50 amps, 3 dinners, 4 breakfasts (3 hot & 1 continental), an the Desert” in Quartzsite, Arizona. We are happy to report evening at the Bakersfield Gaslight Melodrama, motorhome that she is mending well and we’ll be back on the road again maintenance seminar for men and roundtable discussion in time for the Arizona Sun Catchers Annual “Baseball” for the ladies, museums, tours and free time to explore the Rally in March. area on your own. There are still 10 rallies in Region 1 remaining in 2016. Below is a list of all the rallies as well as the dates of the ARIZONA International and the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Please Well our winter is half over already. It seems that as we take note that the International will start on Sunday, grow older the time just passes faster each year. We hope September 25, and conclude the morning of September you all had a wonderful Holiday season as we did. We 30. The date change is to accommodate the Albuquerque want to thank our co-hosts the Owens’ for the great job Balloon Fiesta attendees. Early parking will begin on they did in helping us with the Quartzsite “Gathering in the Thursday, September 22, and that is the arrival date for Desert” in January. Without co-hosts and rally participants everyone who will be parked in any of the 50 amp sites. who pitch in to help it would be much less fun for both the About 75% of the sites in Pueblo are 50 amp sites. hosts and the attendees. We think that attendees increase the fun and comradery they enjoy at a rally by pitching in Mar 18 – 21 Arizona Sun Catchers and helping and working with the other attendees. This is Buckeye, Arizona especially true if they are new to rallies and see firsthand Apr 19 -23 Region 1 how rallies work and how things are done. Bakersfield, California Apr 25 – 29 California 49er’s We are looking forward to another fun filled RVing season Buellton, California with lots of time being spent in our favorite home, our May 3 – 6 Arizona State Ventana! Flagstaff/Sedona, Arizona May 11 – 15 New Mexico State The next event will be the Arizona Sun Catchers Chapter Roswell, New Mexico ‘Baseball Spring Training Rally’ in Buckeye on March 18-21. Come join the Sun Catchers for a fun filled rally in May 19 – 22 New Mexico Chile Peppers Albuquerque, New Mexico a very nice location and park. June 2 – 6 Colorado Krusin’ Aires Please look in the Klub Calendar for and attend the Glenwood Springs, Colorado monthly breakfast and luncheon socials in Casa Sep 11 – 15 Calif State / Golden Bears Grande, Gilbert, Tucson and Yuma, four locations Chico, California statewide! No excuses, See you there we hope! Sep 17 – 19 Colorado State Ted and Ruth Ann Hindes (19361) Fountain, Colorado Arizona State Directors Sep 25 - 30 International Cell 231-233-4467 Pueblo, Colorado [email protected] Sep 30 - Oct 5 Balloon Fiesta Albuquerque, New Mexico Oct 9 – 13 Nevada State Moab, Utah

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 17 ARIZONA SUN CATCHERS One weakness of most humans is their hesitancy to tell Greetings from Arizona, the land of sunshine, saguaro cacti, others how much they love each other while they’re still ponderosa pines and the amazing Grand Canyon. alive. O. A Battista Steve and Ursie Fisher (15533) It has been a wonderful winter and now many of us are in California State Directors the process of planning our spring and summer adventures. [email protected] [email protected] For those of you who spent the winter/spring with us in our 714-996-6897 (H) 714-488-8444 (C) great state we THANK YOU and we look forward to your return again next year. Perhaps we will see each other CALIFORNIA GOLDEN AIRES on the road somewhere this year and remember, the Klub Since our last submission didn’t make the Konnection we Calendar is a great place to look for places and rallies to will just add on to it now. By the time you read this our include in your travels throughout the year. Check it out. California Golden Aires Rally in Indio will be over. “Whew”! www.newmarkountryclub.com Now onto the “Gathering in the Desert”. We haven’t done much since getting home in October. The coach has been As you may know, we (the Sun Catchers) are having in the shop since the beginning of November. We hope our rally this March 18-21 and hopefully all that wanted to we get it back in time for our rally. After Quartzsite we are come made the cutoff date of February 1. Any questions, going to Tucson to take the Laz E Days driving school. We please call myself or our secretaries, Pat & Joe Goss at figure we can always learn something new. 602-819-1460. Earlier submission: Just got home from two great rallies in Lastly, we have a number of owner breakfasts and Arizona. The first was the Region 1 Rally put on by Marty & luncheons that are on the NKK calendar. Please join us. Marion Marcum held in Lake Havasu City. We had a great time including a two hour jet boat ride on the Colorado. Breakfasts: February 9, Casa Grande; February 10, We went to a production of Grease put on by the Grace Gilbert (formerly Mesa); February 24, Casa Grande and Theater. After that we attended the Arizona State Rally put Gilbert (formerly Mesa); March 8, Casa Grande; March on by Ted & Ruth Ann Hindes. As always they put on a great 9, Gilbert (formerly Mesa); and March 23, Casa Grande rally, with trips to a copper mine, on old Indian mission, as and Gilbert (formerly Mesa). well a bus tour at the Pima Air museum. Luncheons: February 2 Yuma and Tucson; and March 1 Yuma and Tucson. We had only been home 10 days after going to the Nevada State rally in Hurricane, Utah. This rally was put on by the Hope to see you all at one of our events. Zellers and was full of fun and food. Chuck and Judi Reading (16581) Presidents Have happy travels and Drive Safe. 623-377-6249 or 414-915-9376 Mike and Gloria Bisson (19164) [email protected] or [email protected] Presidents [email protected] CALIFORNIA 619-672-4500 (mike) 619-672-0846 (Gloria) Love is in the air…..How many songs can you think of that CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS talk about LOVE? Loss of love, love gone bad, love this, We hope everyone had a great Holiday Season and Santa love that, love is so great. We need to write a song about brought you and your families everything they wished for. our travels and the love of the road. Wait, there is a song Now all we need is a True Peace on Earth. “On the Road Again” with our friend Willy Nelson. The California Golden Aires rally was a lot of fun as was Time to save the date on upcoming rallies in 2016 for the Gathering in the Desert. Thanks to all who volunteered California: to make it a success. February is here and for us a quiet Region 1 April 19 to 23 Bakersfield month at home. 49’ers April 25 to 29 Buellton State/Bears September 11-15 Chico March brings the “Spring Training” Rally in Arizona and International September 25-30 Pueblo, Colorado for us a lot of games and time with family. Go Giants and Go on line to get the applications and disclaimer. www. Oakland A’s. We are looking forward to baseball season. newmarkountryklub.com Region 1, California. April brings the Region 1 Rally in Bakersfield followed by the California 49ers Rally in Buellton. We are hoping We are attending the Three Rivers Jazz festival April 7-10, for many attendees. There are a lot of new Newmar Kountry if you have an interest give us a call. Klub members. This is a special invitation to them to join and enjoy your membership by attending these rallies.

Page 18 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 September brings the California State/Golden Bears there’s the Vandenberg Air Force Base museum. And, if Rally in Chico. This will be our last rally as chapter you want to just kick back and relax, the Buellton RV Park presidents and we would like to have a great turnout. is a lovely place to do so, but if you want to experience This rally will be followed by the International Rally in what this locale has to offer, there’s a lot to see. Pueblo, Colorado. The decision was made to bring this rally west. Let’s show them how much we appreciate them However we do have a few seminars of interest. If you’ve bringing the rally to the west by having the most attendees never heard about geocaching, you will enjoy the hour long from California. talk we’ve got planned. I got caught up in it a few years ago and really enjoy exploring the lamp posts of a Wal-Mart October brings the Nevada State Rally to Moab, Utah. parking lot to the trees in a nature park to find the geocache For those who have never visited the Utah National Parks hidden there. If that’s not enough, there’s also an Indian this is a great opportunity to do so. Check the Konnection casino 20 minutes away from the park we’ll be staying at. “Calendar of Events” for the dates of these rallies. We’re planning a dinner there. And there’s also a nearby golf course so we’ll have golf on Tuesday morning. We want to wish everyone a healthy, happy, safe and fun 2016. Our best to all. We hope to see you there and to chat over dinner what Max and Penny Nuttall (12230) interesting things you saw and did. So get online to the Presidents Kountry Klub website and sign up. Cost will be $280 per [email protected] motorhome and $240 single. If you have any questions Phone-510-245-1356. Cell-510-708-8192 please feel free to call us at 831-747-1557 or email at [email protected]. CALIFORNIA 49ER’S Wayne and Charlotte Thomas (20075) RV rallies involve lots of people who come from different President places and enjoy being together in RV parks for a specific [email protected] time doing things together and chatting over dinner with people they are meeting for the first time. I really COLORADO experienced this aspect of RVing at a gathering we were at The first 2016 Kruisin’ Aires Rally is scheduled for June in Elephant Butte, New Mexico this last October. Chatting 2-6. The Rally will be held at the Glenwood Canyon over dinner with a man sitting beside me, I found that we Resort located 2 miles east of Glenwood Springs, were both at Fort Ord in basic training in 1970. Now that Colorado on the I-70. Several activities are available: might not seem so amazing, but considering the number of River rafting, Zip-Line, miles of concrete Bicycle paths, people in basic training at Fort Ord for the number of years golf, two separate hot springs facilities, fishing, day trips it occurred, it was a shock to speak to someone who was to Aspen & or Vail etc. Individual advance reservations there when I was. We had a lot to talk about. When I got are required. Their number is 1-800-958-6737 or online at home I found my book which listed all of the people in our www.Glenwood Canyon Resort. Com. My recommendation Company and found that we were in the same Company, is to make your reservation for the resort, no later than just different Platoons. At some point in the three months March 5. It’s a very busy resort and they fill up quickly for we were there we probably met and talked in 1970. You the summer months. Please understand that as a member just never know who you’ll run into at an RV rally….which of the NKK you do not have to be a member of the Kruisin’ makes them all the more interesting. Aires to attend.

Speaking of RV rallies, the California 49er’s Chapter Our Colorado State Rally is a pre-rally September 17- Rally coming up April 25-29 at the Flying Flags Resort 19. We will host the pre-rally at the KOA in Fountain, in Buellton, California, is taking shape as we’re filling in Colorado, and located 20 miles north of the Pueblo the blanks of what to eat and what to do. After a weekend Fairgrounds on the I-25. Our intended purpose for this we recently spent there in our RV and a visit to Solvang pre-rally is to accommodate the volunteers for Parking/ and Buellton’s Visitor’s Centers, we discovered an amazing Reservation etc., who arrive from many States, a stopover number of places and things to do – from an ostrich farm before being permitted to enter the Fairgrounds on to Solvang, the Danish town (did you know the name September 20. We can caravan to Pikes Peak, Cave of translates to “sunny fields” in Danish?) to the ranch of the the Winds, Garden of the Gods and other area attractions. famous Horse Whisperer. So, with less than an hour’s drive In addition, the KOA can accommodate many others as a to Santa Barbara and its mission, museums and nearby stopover before the International Newmar Kountry Klub beach and fishing, or the hour’s drive to San Luis Obispo Rally begins on September 25. For KOA Reservations #1 with its mission and wineries, we thought that people would 800-562-8609 or koa.com/camp/Colorado-springs. like to plan their own activities during the day rather than Murray and Doris Brooks (17406) us planning tours. Oh yes, for those with a military ID, Colorado State Directors

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 19 COLORADO KRUISIN AIRES NEW MEXICO Our local chapter had a busy fall and winter. At our The New Mexico State Rally will be held in Roswell, September rally in Westcliff, Colorado we elected a new New Mexico May 11-15. Located in southeastern New President - Randy & Kathy Bohmeyer, and a new Treasurer/ Mexico, Roswell is a city full of mystery and wonder. Much Secretary - Jane & Dick Cunningham. more than just the site of one very famous intergalactic event, Roswell boasts fantastic recreational areas like the We held a luncheon on November 14 at a great fish Bottomless Lakes, and unique attractions such as the restaurant and 11 people attended. We are hoping to have Roswell Museum and Art Center. No trip to Roswell is 4-5 coaches attend the January “gathering” in Quartzsite, complete without a visit to the International UFO Museum Arizona. & Research Center. Here, travelers can really explore the Randy and Kathy Bohmeyer (1932) truth behind the mysterious crash of 1947. It is also home Presidents to one of largest mozzarella cheese factories in the world. [email protected] Roswell also hosts the New Mexico Military Institute.

NEVADA The rally will take place at the Town & Country RV Park We would like to start our article out a little differently than which has full hookups, 50 amp service, cable and WiFi. we have in the past. In 2015 we were faced with some The cost for the rally will be $150.00 for 2 people. The rally deeply disturbing news of pain and suffering caused by fee will include 3 breakfasts & 3 dinners. The rally fee does people with poisoned minds. We would like you to stop not include the Town & Country nightly fee. For reservations for just a moment and say a prayer for those that have loss call the park at 575- 624-1833. Be sure to tell them you a family member or loved one due to misguided beliefs. are with the Newmar Kountry Klub and they will give you the special rate ($30.00 +Tax). This year our Nevada State Rally will be held in Moab, Utah. The dates are October 9-13. The rally will be Roswell was twice named an All-American City by the held at the Spanish Trails RV Park (435-259-2411), the National Civic League. Roswell is a charming community Good Sam’s daily rate is $43.63 which includes taxes & with great weather. Roswell is a great place to see for fees. This is there busiest time of the year, so making your yourself. Please make plans to join us in May for a fun rally. reservations as soon as possible is important. The Moab Ted and Kathy Miller (11640) area is a mecca for people that love the outdoors starting New Mexico State Directors with hikers all the way to four wheel drive vehicles and everything in between. With school in session and cool NEW MEXICO CHILE PEPPERS weather the place is packed. All dining will be Al fresco The next rally for the Chile Peppers Chapter will be held since the park doesn’t have an enclosed dining room. One at the American RV Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico, of the rally activities will be a dinner then a boat ride on May 19-22. This rally should prove to be an exciting the Colorado River. Due to the cost this will be an extra. rally for all who attend.

This rally is perfect for those who have a four wheel drive Rally Fee: $160.00 and does not include the RV site which vehicle or any off road vehicle for that matter. Remember is $36.34 per night (3 nights). Reservation Specialists are even without going off road there is so much to see. We waiting to help you with your site reservation beginning believe that we here in North America have some of the January 1, 2016, by calling toll free 800-282-8885 or local best of what nature has to offer. Come join us after our number 505-831-3545. Make your reservations ASAP. International Rally and see some of the southwest United States. Although we haven’t determined the rally fee, Meals and activities are still in the planning stages and we are making every attempt to keep it low with only a details will be announced later. We will be excited to see continental breakfasts and simple but good meals. you in Albuquerque, May 2016. Feel free to call us anytime. Joe and Mary Ann Daniels (19182) We always look forward to our Newmar Klub rally calendar Presidents and try to get to as many as possible. There are so many Home: 505-771-2280 friendships to renew and even more new friends that we Email: [email protected] have yet to meet.

Wishing you smooth roads and following winds, Cheryl and George Zellers (19163) Nevada State Directors [email protected]

Page 20 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 NEW MEXICO STATE RALLY KONNECTION May 11 - 15, 2016 SUBSCRIPTION OPEN TO Town & Country RV Park 331 Brasher Road PAST MEMBERS Roswell, New Mexico 88203 575-624-1833 Do you know a past member that would RALLY FEES: like to keep up with what is going on in $150 for 2 people the Klub? Please let them know they can Does not include RV site of $30 + tax per night subscribe to the Konnection magazine! INCLUDES: The rate for a one year subscription is 3 breakfasts & 3 dinners Activities to be determined only $15 for the 6 issues. All they need to

RESERVATION DEADLINE: do is call the Klub office 877-639-5582 April 15, 2016 and Linda can get this taken care of for REGISTER ONLINE AND MAIL CHECK TO: them or they can mail a check with the Ted Miller subscription request. 1111 10th Street #465 Alamogordo, NM 88310

QUARTZSITE REPORT

The Newmar Gathering at Quartzsite, Arizona was a huge Late afternoon meals were served for seven days at our desert success again this year. On Wednesday afternoon of the view sunset splashed gathering location. A total of eight published start day, we had forty-two coaches onsite. We seminars were held on Dry Camping, Absorption Refrigeration continued to have new arrivals every day through the end Safety, RV Power Monitoring & Tire Safety, Coach Power of the Gathering for a total of seventy-five rigs. We are very Monitoring and Protection, Storage Utilization in a Coach, RV happy to report that we had a large number of new attendees Driving Safety and Training, RV Fire Safety Equipment Use, and several who just saw the signs driving by and joined us. and a Roundtable Discussion on Coach Equipment Operation I am sure some NKK memberships will result as well as some and Internet Reference Forums. We received very positive NKK chapter memberships including I believe four Arizona feedback and we plan to Host this Newmar Gathering again Sun Catchers new members! Additionally we had a campfire in 2017 in conjunction with the Quartzsite ‘Big Tent RV Show’. every evening. Ted & Ruth Ann Hindes NKK Arizona State Directors

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 21 started coming in. On one side of the slideout the safety latch opened outside the motorhome. By this time we had REGION 2 // AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY pulled the breaker. This next morning in the light we could see the slideout was all the way in at the bottom, but not the top since the safety latch was sticking out. Never a dull Region Directors :: Frank & Janice Hasman (17704) moment in the RV traveling. Jan & I hope everyone had a joyous Christmas and will have Plans are under way for our Idaho State Rally in Cascade, a safe and Happy New Year! Idaho on July 28-31. We will be camping at Arrowhead We had a busy December RV Park on the Payette River. A very nice setting in the and January traveling far from woods. Bring your kayak or canoe for a nice float. This our winter home in Yuma campground is famous for making totem poles out of logs. with family and friends in So, included in our rally will be a seminar on how to make Florida. The Newmar Rally a totem pole and carve wood. Also, we will have a train in the Keys was a lot of fun, ride down the Payette River through the forest. Some side food and fellowship except trips that you may want to take would be the Gold Fork Hot for the occasional rain and hot temperatures. If you have Springs, also out in the middle of the forest, and a guided never been to the Keys, you should consider attending trip up to Snowbank Mountain lookup which is about 11,000 this Newmar Special Event in the future. While in this part feet high with great views of Idaho, Oregon and maybe a of the country, we also did a lot of sightseeing- spent five little of Washington. See the ad in this issue for details. days at Walt Disney World, attended the Newmar Tampa Supershow and visited the Everglades, St. Augustine and Safe travels everyone!! Let’s have a great spring and Fort Myers areas. We are now recuperating in Yuma before summer! returning this spring to Cascade Idaho and preparing for the Terry and Linda Garrett (18233) 2016 rally season. Idaho State Directors

The 2016 Region 2 Rally dates and locations have been OREGON finalized – Region 2 will have a joint rally with Region 9 Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas as well as a in Fort Steel, British Columbia on June 22; Washington safe and Happy New Year celebration. Marie & I have finally State Rally will be July 11 in Clarkston, Washington; been able to get ourselves out of the wet and wild Pacific Idaho State Rally will be July 28 in Cascade, Idaho; and Northwest and into sunny southern Arizona for some R&R. Oregon State will hold their rally on September 7 in What a wild winter season we had in Oregon. Set all kinds Florence, Oregon. All these rallies will be held in scenic of wet and windy records. Now we can hopefully get past and beautiful locations of the Pacific Northwest. If you have that and into the New Year and all the fun things planned not done so before, it’s very easy to register on the Kountry for 2016. Klub web site by entering the Klub Calendar and clicking on the event. Please plan to attend and join in the fun! The International should be a great time in Colorado and we hope to see a lot of our Newmar friends there as well There are still two more opportunities this season to attend as meet some new Newmar friends. Our rally to be held the Newmar Owners Luncheons held the first Tuesday of in Florence, Oregon this fall should be fun as well. We the month in Yuma, Arizona. Please plan to attend if your have spots for 15 rigs so get your reservation in early. travels take you near the southwest corner of Arizona. After our rally in Florence join us as we caravan to Pueblo, Check the “Calendar of Events” in the Newmar Kountry Colorado for the International. You can register online with Klub Konnection magazine or on the Kountry Klub web the Kountry Klub or direct with us at Ross Turney, 23510 site for details. NW Pubols Rd., Hillsboro, Oregon. Be sure to include a signed disclaimer if you send your registration to me. I will Travel Safely… be sending along additional information regarding the rally in a later article however I would encourage you to IDAHO save September 7-9 for the Oregon State Rally. Have a We did a three day camping trip at Cavecreek Regional great spring and summer. Park, which is north of Phoenix, Arizona about 30 minutes. We had nice campfires in the evenings with the temps We encourage all of the new Newmar owners and members down in the 40’s. In the middle of the night (1am) we heard to attend a rally in your area or the area you are in at the noises that we thought were birds on our roof? So, I get time as it is really a lot of fun and you do meet new friends up and knocked on the wall to scare them off, but the noise with similar interests as yourselves. continued. After a while we heard a voice? Come to find Ross and Marie Turney (15097) out it was our warning system for our slideout. There must Oregon State Directors have been some sort of short in the wiring because the slide

Page 22 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WASHINGTON We are enjoying our winter here in Casa Grande, Arizona. If you are in the area, please contact us. We would love Newmar Announces Its to see you. Also try to make it to the Newmar Owner’s Breakfast which is listed in the “Calendar of Events” in this issue. There is usually a knowledgeable speaker with Winter Service Special good information about RVing in general or something that pertains to Newmar. Newmar is again offering its Winter Service Special. Each customer who has their unit repaired at the We hope you have a great Valentine’s Day and also enjoy St. Newmar Service Center in Nappanee, Indiana Patrick’s Day. It is hard to believe that winter is almost over beginning January 4, 2016 through March 30, 2016 and the snowbirds will be leaving Arizona and heading north will receive a discounted shop labor rate. for the summer and a new rally season. We have started planning for the Washington State Rally which will be Take advantage of this special offer and get your in Clarkston, Washington. Please set aside the dates of coach refurbished. For example, have your carpet, July 11-14 for this rally. We will have to limit the number floor covering, window treatment, or countertop of rigs to 18. We will be taking a jet boat up the Snake River replaced during the winter months at Newmar. Any and having lunch on the river. As we get more information, units dropped off for repairs will be winterized and we will pass it on. stored at no charge. We are planning on going to the International Rally in September. We hope you put our rally and the International This offer is only good for those customers who Rally on your calendar. We hope to see you this summer at have appointments at the Newmar Service Center one of the rallies or other Newmar functions this coming year. between January 4, 2016 and March 30, 2016. Any Jim and Cheryl Witherspoon (10282) appointments after March 30th will NOT receive this Washington State Directors discount.

WASHINGTON EVERGREEN AIRES If you are interested in taking advantage of this The Evergreen Aires Chapter, in early October 2015, held a exceptional offer, contact Phil Stilley, Newmar joint rally with Washington State in Kennewick, Washington. service writer at 1-800-731-8300, ext. 3195 and set This was a fine rally with a sellout crowd. A favorite event up your appointment today. was Bean Bag Baseball sponsored by the Aires. After a lot of home runs, base hits and shouting, the West was declared the winners!

Our annual business meeting was held at this rally. A decision was made that the Aires should sponsor their own rally in 2016 vs the joint rallies of recent years. The tentative HAVE YOU MADE YOUR plan is a return to Wenatchee River Campground in mid- August 2016. Please watch for future announcements. SPRING & SUMMER RALLY

The chapter membership is holding steady at about thirty PLANS YET? units. We are continuing to pick up new members. Recently I met a new Newmar owner who had never heard of the Klub. He is now a member. If not be sure to look over The chapter currently has a full slate of officers. We are excited about the coming year and hope to see a lot of folks the “Calendar of Events” at future events. This summer, here in the Pacific Northwest, there will be rallies for you to attend every month. in this issue and on our Happy Trails, Gene and Ann Carr (10658) website and start that list Presidents [email protected] of “must attend” rallies. 360-325-8016 206-595-5340 Summer: Birchbay Village, Washington Winter: Happy Trails RV Resort, AZ

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 23 IDAHO STATE RALLY WASHINGTON STATE RALLY

July 28-31, 2016 July 11 – 14, 2016 Arrowhead RV Park 955 So Highway 55, PO Box 337, Cascade, Idaho 83611

RALLY FEE: $300 couple -- 3 nights $200 single – 3 nights

FEE INCLUDES Granite Lake Premier RV Resort 3 nights with full hookups, 3 Breakfasts, 3 dinners, 306 Granite Lake Drive, 3 hour train ride along the Payette River, a wood Clarkston, WA 99403 carving show, and games. 509-751-1635 Attendees must reserve RV campsites by emailing RALLY FEES Terry Garrett at [email protected] or phone 2 people in RV $400.00 208-859-5876. Extra nights for campsites are $31.32 1 person in RV $292.00 per night (includes tax). FEE INCLUDES: Cascade is 80 miles north of Boise, Idaho. It is in 3 Nights camping with full hookups/50 Amps the mountains along side of Lake Cascade which 2 Dinners/1 Lunch/3 Continental Breakfasts is 22 miles long and 5 miles wide. There is a White Social Hours, Games & Fun, Jet Boat Ride up the Water park within walking distance of our campsite. Snake River There is a nice paved walk way along the river. Lots of fishing areas, hiking and walking areas. RESERVATION DEADLINE June 01, 2016 RESERVATION DEADLINE Limited to 18 Units by Postmark June 30, 2016 SEND CHECK AND DISCLAIMER TO: MAIL SIGNED DISCLAIMER & PAYMENT TO: Jim Witherspoon Terry Garrett, Idaho State Director 12128 N. Division #135 PO Box 277, Cascade, ID 83611 Spokane, WA. 99218-1905 (208) 859-5876 [email protected] 509-994-8031 [email protected]

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Page 24 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 at Smokin In Style BBQ. We had a great turn out with 18 in REGION 3 // AR, KS, LA, MO, OK, TX attendance. We had lots of food, fun and fellowship along with our annual Dirty Santa Gift Exchange. Region Directors :: Larry & Katie Harrington (17407-L) Dirty Santa always gets the crowd Katie & I hope that each of in a frenzy trying to get the gift you had a great time with your they want. This year was a little family and friends this past tamer than usual with only a few Christmas and New Year. We takeaways. had our family at our home for As you are reading this article lots Christmas and what a joy. Our of us have journeyed to warmer places. We wish you safety Great Grandson turned 1 year in your travels and much fun in the sun wherever you are. old on December 24 and what fun to have little ones here for Here is looking forward to our 2016 Arkansas rallies: The the first time in years. Arkansas State Rally will be held at Magnolia RV Park, Magnolia, Arkansas; beginning on May 19 and ending May Well another camping and rally season comes to an end yet 22. During our time, in Magnolia, the 28th annual Magnolia another is starting. That is what is so nice about belonging Blossom Festival and 27th annual World Championship Steak to Newmar Kountry Klub. The fun of getting together and Cook Off will be going on. Save the dates and your appetite attending rallies keeps on keeping on. and plan to join the fun, food and fellowship. Contact Diane Here in Region 3 there are a few rallies with the Bayou Kruisers Wood at 479-650-5475. meeting in January at Poche’s Fish and Camp and the Texas Then we look forward to another great Razorback Kountry Rio Grande Valley owners luncheon will kick the season off Klub Chapter Rally at the Blue Sky RV Park in Mountain for 2016. View, Arkansas. The Rally will begin on October 12 and Danny & Suzanne Reid have resigned as Texas State Directors end October 16. Plan to enjoy great Ozark folk music and Jim & Jane Thomas will be taking over this position. We played around the Courthouse Square late into the week end want to give a BIG Thank You to Danny & Suzanne for a job evenings. Contact Ruth Ann Hairston at 870-703-0175. well done. They have been a real pleasure to work with and Plans are in the making for an Arkansas Razorback caravan Katie & I have enjoyed their assistance and company very into the 2016 International Rally in Pueblo, Colorado. Contact much. We also would like to say Thank you to Jim & Jane Ruth Ann Hairston at 870-703-0175. for stepping up and taking on a very important position for the Dennis and Diane Wood (18727) State of Texas, chapters and Newmar Kountry Klub. Arkansas State Directors We have been working on the Lewis and Clark caravan. We KANSAS have scheduled many fun and exciting things to do on our Hello everyone, as we think about what to write for our way to the Pacific. If you are interested in having a great February article it is only a week before Christmas and we time with wonderful people and learning about the history of hope for an enjoyable Holiday season for all of our Kountry the Louisiana Purchase and the places visited, look for the Klub friends. Rally ad in this issue of the Konnection. This caravan will be completed with enough time for you to catch the International On November 14 the Kansas Kountry Sunflowers held a Rally in Pueblo, Colorado. Drive-in at Montana Mikes in McPherson, Kansas. Fourteen members attended and thanks to Alice & Brad Elkins for We are planning our Region Rally for 2016 in Hutchinson, helping to sponsor the event. Those who were able to come Kansas and we will combine it with Kansas and Oklahoma enjoyed one more opportunity to visit before years end. state rallies with the help of Larry & Sherry DeWitt and Larry & Patsy Wood. It should be fun with the three Larry’s Sometime the last week of December, Sherry & I will have left at the helm. Kansas for South Texas, but this year we are taking a big detour. On January 4 our Freightliner chassis has an appointment for Over the past few years we have heard the saying of fun, food service at the factory in Gaffney, South Carolina. Then, we and fellowship. We would like to add the word friends. plan to meet up with Larry & Katie Harrington and travel on We would like to wish you all a great fun-filled and safe 2016. to the Newmar Rally at the Tampa Super Show. If events go We look forward to seeing many of you in the following year. as planned, we will help with parking. This will have been our first time to motorhome to the southeast part of our wonderful ARKANSAS USA, so we are looking forward to marking a few more states WOW, what a sandwich! Saturday, December 5, was our on our traveled to map. Razorback Kountry Klub Christmas Luncheon in Hot Springs

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 25 Several of our Kansas Chapter members continue to deal with we follow the trail that Lewis and Clark took. We hope you will lingering health problems, and also the recent loss of a loved come join us at the rallies as we enjoy the 4 F’s, (Fun, Food, one, our thoughts and prayers go out to them. Fellowship and Friendship). Larry and Sherry DeWitt (11440-L) Kansas State Directors We pray that this article finds each of you in good health and enjoying life to the fullest. God Bless, Safe Travels, See you LOUISIANA BAYOU KRUISERS on the road. The Bayou Kruisers had two great rallies in the fall and, as Larry and Patsy Wood (12255-L) this is written, we are looking forward to the January Rally Oklahoma State Directors from the 24-27 at Poche’s Fish –N-Camp in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. The campground is easily accessible from I-10 and TEXAS the facilities include a large kitchen and gathering area where Greetings to y’all from your friends in Texas. It’s almost all the fun, tales, exchange of RV service insight and lots of traveling time! The holidays are behind us and our focus is great food is consumed. shifting to get our coach ready for another year of friends, fun, Ira Snyder (14358) and fellowship. Here in Texas we are anticipating the arrival of President spring and the beauty of the wild flowers including our very own paintbrushes and bluebonnets. MISSOURI Here we are getting ready for Christmas and all our members Like many of you, Suzanne & I are working on prioritizing our are tucked away all over the United States. Some are in warm “where to go this year” list. With all of the various festivals, state areas and some had to stay at their Northern homes. All are and national parks, our own Chapter, Regional, and International enjoying family and friends at this special time of the year. rallies (see the “Calendar of Events”) it will be a delightful challenge. Regardless of itinerary, we know that our paths will Not much is happening with chapter events this time of the cross with many of you in our extended Newmar Family. year, but Joyce & I are back in Missouri and using the time Until then, be well, remember your maintenance schedule to finalize our State Rally. It will be July 13-17 at Pin Oak and travel safe. Creek RV Park, Villa Ridge, Missouri. The final day of the Danny and Suzanne Reid (19436) rally will coincide with the first day of the Lewis and Clark Outgoing Texas State Directors Caravan. Pin Oak Creek is only about an hour from the caravan campground. See the ad in this issue for reservation TEXAS information and deadline. Christmas is such a wonderful time of the year and we anticipate the opportunity to see family and hear from old Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and Happy New friends for many months. Then it’s gone and the clean-up Year. See everyone in the spring. begins. However, here in San Antonio and throughout South Harold and Joyce Fiebelman (13813-L) America, the celebration continues for our friends who look Missouri State Directors forward to January 6 and the arrival of the three wise men. OKLAHOMA For RV owners we have winterized our Motor homes and Well, 2015 is in the history books, and we are starting a new wondering what repairs will be required before we head out year. Patsy & I hope each of you had a great year in 2015. We for the first rally in March. Someone asked, “Why winterize hope you had a Happy Holiday, a very Merry Christmas and your rig, you live in South Texas?” We do and it was 32° last a Happy New Year. night and more cold weather is expected. God blessed us greatly in 2015 as our 4 year old grand- Our Texas State Rally will be at the I-35 RV Park and Resort daughter with leukemia has made a great recovery. She is not in Waco, Texas, the second week in May. Waco is pretty out of the woods yet, but she is on the way to a full recovery. much in the center of the State, at least between Dallas, San We thank God every day. Antonio and Houston. May is also the time of the year when 2016 is going to be another busy year for us as we are many Winter Texans are heading north. If you are on the road planning an Okie Kountry Klub Rally for May 19-22. We and heading out for the summer up Interstate 35, plan to enjoy are still working on the details for this rally. Watch the a rally with our Texas State Newmar Kountry Klub group. We “Calendar of Events” for the listing. June 22-26 you will find promise a wonderful time and a chance to make new friends us in Hutchinson, Kansas where Region 3, Kansas and and link-up with some old friends. If you are interested in Oklahoma will join together. This will be a great rally headed joining us in Waco, check us out on the Newmar Web site, up by Region 3 Directors Larry & Katie Harrington assisted by Region 3, State of Texas. the Kansas State Directors and the Oklahoma State Directors. Next on our calendar will be the Lewis and Clark Caravan. We wish all a Happy and safe New Year. We hope to see Larry & Katie Harrington will be the Wagonmasters and y’all soon. Patsy & I will be the Tailgunners. If you are interested in the Jim and Jane Thomas (15629) history of this nation you won’t want to miss this caravan as Incoming Texas State Directors

Page 26 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 SUPER RALLY IN THE FLORIDA KEYS Ron and Wanda Llewellyn, Hosts • December 7-13, 2015 There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know. - Harry S Truman

much of an affect mankind has had on the keys. We returned to the campground for a picnic. Alas, because of the numbers, we did not get to have it on the beach as originally planned. But the fellowship, as always, was superb!

Thursday morning we gathered for a hot breakfast before heading to the Theater of the Sea in Islamorada. Many reported that they had traveled past this attraction many times, but had never stopped to see what it was about. This was reported in our survey as the number one attraction! We had a personal guided tour that took us to see various sea animals damaged in the wild and brought to them for recovery. They also do extensive training of these animals, including dolphins, alligators, parrots, sea lions and more. We were treated to shows at each station with lots of information and history of sea life. Another treat was the many orchids and other flora and fauna of the area. They were simply fabulous and this should be a must see on your next trip to the Keys.

There was plenty of time for attendees to visit other attractions in the area before heading back to the campground for a pizza party and card bingo presented by our co-hosts Kent and Nancy Miller, Florida State Directors. Many had never played card bingo and really enjoyed themselves. And we were entertained by David Logue, Allegheny Kampers President who wowed us with his violin and storytelling!

Fiesta Key RV Resort/Encore provided a continental breakfast on Friday morning before most of us traveled across the Seven Mile Bridge (actually 6.8 miles as we later learned) to Key West. The tour guides on the Key West Trollies were very informative and available to answer any questions riders might have. You could get on and off the trolley at any of their stopping points. Many made a point of getting their picture taken at the southernmost point of the continental United States. Rain, rain, go away…come again another day! One of the reasons the Super Rally in the Florida Keys is held in early December is because it is the dry season. Well, Again, history was opened up to us and we learned many tidbits that made us as most of you know, the calendar is no predictor of weather! As we traveled to the respect those early pioneers that traveled the Keys and worked to bring culture Keys, rain began to fall…and fall, and fall. From the Thursday we arrived until the and services to the area. It is important to remember that the many islands along second day of the rally, we had rain…from 9 to 13 inches depending upon where this chain of keys have no way of producing what is needed, even fresh water. you were in the Keys. And it did have an impact on the rally. Although the soil is Other than seafood, especially their famous pink shrimp, they have to import fresh only a few inches deep before hitting the hard coral base, there was mud and water water, food, fuel and all amenities for survival. At one point in history, Key West everywhere. The staff at Fiesta Key RV Resort did its best to get everyone a better was the largest city in Florida! And there is more to that story along with the rise site, but with 60 rigs expected, it was a real challenge. But Newmar RVers are a and fall of the Conch Republic. You’ll have to travel to Key West or join the next sturdy lot and they persevered. And with the coming of the sun, a lovely week of Super Rally in the Florida Keys if you want to learn more! travel and history ensued. Many arrived back at the campground in time to view the sunset on the west side Many took advantage of the opportunity to arrive a few days early. This left the of the resort. This quiet time was enjoyed by many and we are determined to Monday arrivals easier to accommodate. Our rally started off with registration and include a social time on the beach for the next rally. a social with hot hor d’oeuvres. Later we were treated to ice cream sponsored by Farm and City Insurance. We were delighted to meet many of our current friends, We were up early Saturday morning to view the sunrise over the eastern area of several new members at their first Newmar rally and as always, friends of Newmar. the campground. This is the only resort in the Keys that has both sunrise and sunset viewing. Thanks to North Trail RV Center of Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale, FL we were able to view three new 2016 units: a Ventana, a Dutch Star and a Londonaire. Saturday was a free day and some traveled around the surrounding keys to visit Many of us made several trips through the units to see the new amenities that the Dolphin Research Center, the Turtle Hospital and many other enlightening Newmar is always famous for. A special thanks to Dan Cutting for providing all attractions. Our farewell dinner, sponsored by North Trail RV, included a full the information we needed on these lovely units. roasted pig and roasted chicken, tossed salad, rice and black beans (a local staple), and all the fixins. Not knowing the weather would be so drastically different, the rally gift was a ‘sunbrella,’ meant to keep the sun of the tropics from scorching everyone. However, Sunday morning we were joined by several for morning devotions and lots of as the second day dawned, the sky was overcast, but not raining as we headed to donuts and bagels, and bagels and bagels! Yes, there is more to that story! We the Key Largo Princess for our glass bottom boat tour. As we lined up, it began to ordered several dozen donuts and a few muffins and 18 bagels to satisfy different sprinkle and yes, there was rain on our way to the reef. But the seas were kind and taste buds. Alas, when the order arrived we had 18 dozen bagels along with the not too rough. Our ship’s captain and crew shared their knowledge and history of donuts and muffins! So there was much to share and a lesson learned…make the reef. Although not as bright as a sunny day, we were able to gain insight into sure the Latino staff at Publix understands your order! this vast, wonderful life in the sea. Alas, as we headed back to shore, the rains came…again! Disembarking saw everyone get a thorough drenching. But most For the most part, we had some challenges and needed to result to Plan B (or was laughed it off as it was still quite warm. Everyone had the rest of the day to visit that Plan C or Plan D?). We want to express our sincere thanks to our co-hosts Key Largo, but most went home to dry out. Kent and Nancy Miller and all those in attendance. We also want to thank FCIS for sponsoring the ice cream and North Trail RV for sponsoring the farewell dinner. Wednesday found us boarding the ferries to Pigeon Key, the base camp for the building of the railway from the mainland to Key West. As Harry Truman well knew, Our knowledge was increased by the many people we came in contact with and this was new history to most of us. The day was lovely to travel the short ride history has been revealed to us. We trust that everyone in attendance enjoyed a to the island and the tour guides were full of information about how they workers lovely week after the rain and look forward to another Super Rally in the Florida were recruited, housed, fed, worked, and given healthcare. Pictures of the island Keys! showed no trees or plants during this time. To see it today, you wonder at how Court Street, Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Hosts: Barb & Garrett Hopkins (15979) 847-644-1744 ([email protected]) REGION 4 // IA, IL, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI The Illini Kountry Kuzzins (IKK) spring rally is scheduled for May 22-26, at the Kankakee South KOA, 425 Region Directors :: Del and Lela Nordstrom (14168) East 6000 South Road, Chebanse, Illinois. Call the We are at Clerbrook Golf & RV campground to make your reservations 815-939-4603. Park, Clermont, Florida. It is Rally fee has yet to be determined. Hosts: Joe & Donna the time when Everett & Julie Delaney (19217) 815-848-8885 ([email protected]) will be teaching Lela & me how to conduct ourselves as The IKK and Indiana Hoosier Kountry Klub has the new Region 4 Directors. scheduled a joint rally for June 23-26, at the New They did an excellent job Vision Campground, 13552 US Highway 41, Oaktown, and we thank them for all Indiana. Contact the campground at 812-745-2125 or 812- the work they did as Region 887-9204 to make your reservations. Planned activities 4 Directors. They will be missed. include touring the Indiana Military Museum, Grouseland (William Harrison’s mansion and museum) and Red Skelton The past year provided Lela & me many opportunities to Museum. Rally cost $10 per RV. Hosts: Bill & Alice O’Brien. learn more about the Newmar Kountry Klub. We hosted, with co-hosts, Arnie & Virginia Widmer of Oakes, North Until spring, take care. God Bless. Dakota, the North Dakota/South Dakota State & Rushmore Everett and Julie Israel (0622-L) Roamer Chapter Rally held at Dead Colt Creek, North Acting Illinois State Directors Dakota. Julie’s cell: (815) 878-2804; Everett’s cell: (815-437-9078)

The next stop for us was the 30th International Rally, West MINNESOTA Virginia State Fairgrounds, Lewisburg, West Virginia, which Greetings from Minnesota! Pete & I are in a quandary. The was hosted by Bob & Bonnie Krieger and Linda Feece. weather in Minnesota has been so mild that we aren’t so Another great International Rally. sure we want to go south. We can watch our grandkids hockey and figure skating without freezing. As I write this Then it was onward to the Region 4 Rally held at Timberline letter our sons are bemoaning the fact that ice fishing, Campground, Waukee, Iowa hosted by our own Everett snowmobiling, and pond hockey tournaments may not & Julie Israel. They did an excellent job and made it very be happening this year. I’m sorry they may miss their interesting. fun, but if this is “Global Warming,” I am all for it. Imagine longer growing seasons, with the gentle rains we have Lela & I look forward to being the new Region 4 Directors. been getting! Plans for the Region 4 Rally are already in place, thanks to Everett & Julie. It will be August 15-19 at Hidden The Minnesota Loons welcome any and all Minnesota Valley Resort, Milton, Wisconsin. travelers to our rallies. Even if the deadline for registration is past, give Pete or me a call and we will We look forward to working with the International Directors, do our best to find a spot for you. Region Directors, International Members at Large, and all of the State Directors in Region 4. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Best wishes and safe travels to all! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at del@ Pete and Joan Neururer (16603) alliancecom.net or at (605) 310-7900 or (605) 310-4768. Minnesota State Directors We are wishing all a very successful year. Pete’s cell: 763-229-6873 Joan’s cell: 763-229-4357; [email protected] ILLINOIS Hello everyone! We hope your winter is going well whether NORTH DAKOTA/SOUTH DAKOTA it is in a warm sunny place or back home snugged in by the The members of Rushmore Roamers have been excellent fire. It won’t be long before rally season begins. Both our at paying dues for 2016; nearly 100% have already paid. Illinois chapters have their first outings planned. Thanks to all. It makes my job a lot easier when you respond to our request. The Northern Illinois Kountry Kampers (NIKK) and the Wisconsin Northern Aires will be having a joint We have a great North Dakota/South Dakota State and rally May 17-21 at Elkhorn County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Rushmore Roamers Chapter Rally planned for June 13-

Page 28 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 17. The location is at the KOA Campground, Sioux Falls, Janice Gundrum (11974-L). The rally hosts are continuing South Dakota. Make sure you mark it on your calendar to work on the events and activities, so save the dates and and come join us for another wonderful time. you will be sure to have a great time. Again, as stated above make your reservations with the rally hosts or as Our own Newmar Kountry Klub members usually meet once shown above in a timely manner. a week for an evening meal and friendship. If you are in the area, please give us a call and come and join us. You Our State Rally is being held on July 21 - 24 at Timber are always welcome! Trail Campground in Algoma, Wisconsin. We are working on the final details of the rally at this time. When you are a member of Newmar Kountry Klub, you From this location we are just South of Door County so in are welcome to attend any rally. Just contact the person your free time you will have many areas of interest for you in charge. They will assist you with registration forms and to check out. So watch the Konnection and the Klub Web make sure you are welcome. Site for additional details in the near future.

We still need someone to step up and re-energize the Our August Rally will be the Region 4 Rally, which is North Dakota Roughriders State Chapter of the Newmar currently planned for at Hidden Valley Campground Kountry Klub. Also, a President for the Rushmore in Milton, Wisconsin. So watch for details on this in the Roamers is needed. We are still the North Dakota/State future. Director and started the Region 4 Directors position on January 1, 2016. We know there are many of you that The International Rally is being held September 25-30 at are very capable of any one of these positions. We will Pueblo, Colorado this year. Hence, we won’t be holding be there to assist you whenever needed. Please help a Northern Aires Chapter Rally in September. us out! We would again like to welcome our new Region 4 We are in Clermont, Florida taking our training for the Directors, Del & Lela Nordstrom, to their new duties and position of Region 4 Directors from Everett & Julie Israel, look forward to working with them. former Region 4 Directors. We are having fun and Terry and Pat Bengtson (10831) everything is going well. Wisconsin State Directors Terry’s cell: (480) 215-1496: Pat’s cell: (480) 262-0432 If you have any questions please call us at 605-543-5527 [email protected] or cell 605-310-7900. Email us at [email protected] Del and Lela Nordstrom (14168) North Dakota/South Dakota State Directors INFORMATION ON PLACING AN AD

WISCONSIN YOUR AD COULD BE IN HERE! Happy Valentine’s Day! As we write this article it has really been a different winter season; much warmer in Wisconsin 1. Copy must be typed or printed please. 2. When abbreviating use standard dictionary abbreviations. and cooler in Arizona. We hope everyone had a very good 3. Include your name, Klub number, and phone number. holiday season and had safe travels, either in a southerly 4. No Blind Ads. We do not provide box number service. direction or while in your home area. 5. Ads can be canceled up to ad closing date. 6. Ads can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed. Our 2016 rallies are all scheduled with rally hosts. All the 7. Payment must accompany ad. hosts are working hard to keep the rallies of interest for you, 8. The Newmar Kountry Klub retains the right to accept or refuse advertisments and the right to edit submitted ads. our members. So please make your plans to attend the 9. No phone orders will be accepted. rallies and share your time with our membership. These 10. Deadline: 1st of the month for the following rallies are planned, held and conducted for your enjoyment, month’s issue. so please make every effort to attend as many as possible. RATES: $18.00 maximum 12 words. Our first rally will be held May 17-21 at the Walworth $40.00 maximum 60 words. County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. This is a $10.00 Bold Face Type for the first (6) words. joint rally between the Wisconsin Northern Aires and $15.00 to include one photo with ad. Please submit a black/ the Northern Illinois Kountry Kampers. The rally is hosted white or color print (not a Polaroaid or slide) with your ad by Garrett & Barb Hopkins (15879).The rally host have copy. Above prices are based per ad/per issue. several tours and activities planned for your enjoyment, so SEND COPY WITH PAYMENT TO: register for the rally either through the Klub Web Site or by Newmar Kountry Klub Magazine contacting the hosts directly as shown in the “Calendar of Attn: Linda Feece Events” on the NKK Website. P.O. Box 30, Nappanee, IN 46550-0030 Fax No: (574) 773-5130 The second rally will be held June 27-30 at the Hahn-A- email: [email protected] Lula Resort in Fremont, Wisconsin, hosted by Howard &

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 29 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY to all! See Ya Somewhere Along The Way… REGION 5 // AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA FLORIDA Are you getting the most from your NKK membership? If you Region Directors :: Jim & Annabell Repp (14869) don’t belong to a local chapter, or attend any of the many rallies caravans and events throughout the year, you are missing out on Another Holiday Season is now much of what your NKK memberships provides for you. only memories. What 2016 brings remains to be seen. We I would like to share a few of the most memorable things that wish all of our NKK friends a Nancy & I have done over the last 10 years or so with the NKK. HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW There is the time at a Region 5 Rally, on Cape Hatteras that we YEAR. were returning to Hatteras Island where our rally campground was, after a very enjoyable day on Ocracoke Island. The ferry We attended the annual got stranded on a sandbar which delayed our return by a couple South Carolina/North Carolina of hours. Another time we were attending an Arizona State Rally “Christmas at the Beach Rally” in October. They had a costume party one evening and I wore in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina this Dr. Death costume with a really grotesque mask. I had my on December 8-11. With about 16 rigs in attendance, we had a nametag under the costume so no one knew who I was and went great time. The food was outstanding, thanks to the cooking of in by myself. The rally host and Pam Hassell, the Florida State the hosts, Sadie Lee Stewart and Becky Garner, with a little help, Director, thought I was a party crasher that was rumored to live at occasionally from Dallas & Philip. Bob & Bonnie drove down for the resort. The Great Lakes Caravan, after the 2014 International the final day, and to meet with us concerning the Tampa Super Rally, was another very memorable experience. Another would RV Show. be our first rally after joining the Florida Sea Turtles at Clermont, Florida, where we began our journey through the years attending Speaking of the Super Show, by now its history. We’re sure that all rally’s with them, in the State of Florida. As I write this, in early had a good time. Many THANKS to all who volunteered. Coming December, we are part of a group of 60 coaches attending the in a week early were the Krieger’s, Llewellyn’s, Repp’s, Smith’s, 5 day Rally in the Keys. If I were to list all of the things we have & Harrington’s. Sunday we were joined by the Millers, Dewitt’s, done with the Kountry Klub, this issue wouldn’t have room for Hadley’s, and Grebinger’s. Without their help, and that of many anything else. more volunteers during the show, we could not have pulled it off. I think you can see from what I have mentioned, that your We are pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Melvin membership offers many things, if you choose to participate in & Becky Garner as the Carolina’s State Directors. They have them. We would encourage you to join a local chapter if you don’t been active members for many years, having served as Chapter already belong to one. Also, as you plan your travels, include one President for several years. They are avid promoters of the or two of the many rallies scheduled throughout our great land. NKK, and will be a great asset to both North & South Carolina. If you winter in Florida, any of our chapters would welcome you Congratulations Philip & Becky. with open arms at one of their rallies. This year promises to be full of fun activities for all to enjoy. Now for a few of the upcoming things here in Florida this Some of the major ones include: spring. Each of our four chapters here in Florida have February Florida State Rally – April 13-17 & March rallies scheduled. We have the Florida State Rally Tennessee State Rally – April 25-29 that will be held at Wekiva Falls RV Resort, located between Tri-State Rally (GA-AL-MS) – May 11-15 Sorrento and Sanford, Florida. It will be April 13-17. Virginia State Rally – June 23-26 Lewis & Clark Caravan – July 17-August 28 Perhaps this fits into your schedule, as you return to your northern NKK International Rally – September 25-30 (pre-rally days location for the summer. To learn more about these rallies, Sept 22-24) as well as other upcoming rallies or events to attend as you Balloon Festival – September 30-Oct 5 travel this summer and next fall, go to the Klub web site www. Grand Circle Caravan – October 1-19 newmarkountryklub.com The web site is where you will find the Region 5 Rally – October 24-29 latest and most up to date information. You can also register on Be sure to check the “Calendar of Events” on the NKK website the web site to attend any of the rallies. for details and other rallies and events. Sign up early before they fill up. Remember, you can sign up for any rally on the web. We hope to see you at a rally or event in the future. Kent and Nancy Miller (17894-L) We are saddened to announce that we have resigned our NKK Florida State Directors position as the NKK Region 5 Directors, due to unexpected 863-991-3910 family issues, unrelated to our health. In fact, we have decided it’s the right time to end our 13 year adventure as RVers, and will FLORIDA MANATEES be selling our coach. This was a difficult decision, as we both Our December rally was in Cocoa, Florida and our hosts kept really enjoy the RV lifestyle, and the many wonderful friends we us busy. We visited the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge have made. It’s time for the next chapter of our lives. Without a adjacent to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The refuge provides doubt, the RV chapter is near the top. habitat for 350 species of birds, 117 species of fish, 220 mammal

Page 30 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 species, 68 species of amphibians and reptiles as well as 1000 hosted by Bea & Andy Hamor. Time and place has not been species of plants. It is one of the most important sea turtle nesting determined yet. beaches in the US. Here you can drive the Black Point Wildlife Drive, a 7 mile one-way road, which provides wildlife observation. We are looking forward to the March Strawberry Festival We saw manatees, alligators and hundreds of beautiful birds. Rally on March 6-11, at the Lazydays RV Park, hosted by Dean & Pat Hartman. This rally has no formal organized activities. We will enjoy shows and activities at the festival, the strawberry short cakes and we will have time for socializing.

In addition to the rallies that the members enjoy, we meet on the third Monday of the month for lunch. These luncheons, organized by Tim & Connie Buchholz are held at various locations in the Fort Myers - Naples area.

The Florida Pelicans would like to welcome our new members Richard & Kathy Manfredi of Bonita Springs, and Dr. Robert & Lynn Ossoff of River Bend.

Wish you safe and happy travels. FL Manatees December Rally Bea Hamor (18907) President The following day we went to the Brevard Zoo and saw more beautiful birds, some up close and personal. Also animals, FLORIDA SANDPIPERS especially the giraffe that you can hand feed. There is an art Eleven members of the Emerald Coast Sandpipers enjoyed a display there made entirely of trash that has washed ashore on beautiful four night campout at Logan Landing RV Cabin Resort beaches in the US. The displays are in the range of 6 feet high in Alpine, Alabama. It was many turns off the beaten track, but by 6 feet wide. They are incredible, and their purpose is to make well worth it once you found it. Some of us had problems finding us aware of the damage we do to our marine life, and our world, the campground, but with help from the Camp Host, made it in by using plastic and styrofoam. It is an effort to teach us to use time for dinner. One of the local neighbors, who lived on the other other materials at the beach, which will not get left behind. side of the small lake, paddled his canoe over. He loaned us two fishing poles so we could fly cast off the shore line. A few hours As always, we ate too much and gained our required 5-7 lbs! later, he drove his jeep over with another fishing pole and a can of Looking forward to the New Year and the Tampa Super Show. Our worms. Now that’s a good neighbor. The temperature got up to next rally takes place February in Bushnell where an airboat 70 each day and then dropped into the low 50’s at night. Between ride awaits, followed by a St. Augustine rally in March. As a big camp fire and games in the club house, we all thoroughly always, check for rally schedules and register for rallies at www. enjoyed the weekend. newmarkountryklub.com A new couple, who some of us had met at the International Rally, We wish all a safe and Happy New Year. Remember that the were there, and signed up to join our chapter. George & Theresa important things in life are the things you can’t replace. who now live close to Magnolia Springs, Alabama. They are Karen Burnette (16482) members of the Wisconsin Chapter, where Theresa has agreed President to be the Treasurer for the next three years. Wilda Audleman (16844) FLORIDA PELICANS President Our 2015 Christmas season was kicked off by a wonderful 850-712-4617 [email protected] lunch, hosted by Connie Buchholz and Carol Hussey. It was a beautiful way to get into the Christmas spirit. We had a great FLORIDA SEA TURTLES time celebrating with our Newmar friends. Well, this is my last submission to the Konnection as well as the last for 2015. And, what a year we Sea Turtles had! We started with In January, we had our annual Tampa Super Show Pre-Rally the Tampa Super Show, had three Sea Turtle rallies, one state rally, at Lazydays RV Park. The pre-rally, hosted by Tim & Connie one region rally, the International rally at Lewisburg and finished Buchholz, included a costume party and dinner. The theme of the year with a Super Rally in the Keys. Also many extended the party was “Your favorite big screen personality”. A wonderful tours of this beautiful country by various members were taken time was had by all. A number of our coaches left Lazydays and as well as many took organized tours including a Newfoundland moved over to the Fairgrounds to join the Newmar Super Show Caravan and an American Heritage Caravan. Everyone reported Rally, where we enjoyed many activities, exhibits, entertainment that they thoroughly enjoyed these opportunities exploring new and catching up with other Newmar owner friends. As always, places and meeting interesting people. Newmar service technicians did an outstanding job of providing warranty service and general coach repairs. This is an event we The Sea Turtle rally season has six (6) opportunities for fun- always look forward to. November, December, January Tampa Super Show, February, March and the April State Rally. The 2015-2016 season kicked February is usually a time for the Pelicans to enjoy our local off at the attractive Neapolitan Cove RV Resort in Naples, Florida. surroundings. We are going to get together for a dinner show

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 31 Hosted by Rich & Eileen Schlieper and Kenny & Nancy Griffin, MID SOUTH TRI-STATE (GA–AL–MS) sixteen (16) units participated. Highlights included a guided boat Wow, how time goes by faster and faster, or so it seems. Our tour of Naples’ waterfront homes considered among the most Peach State Krackers chapter had a Christmas Luncheon on elegant areas in the United States, a guided bus tour of the December 10th. During this time, election of officers for the fast growing Naples area with interesting info on entrepreneur chapter was held. Wanda & I could not believe two years had Barron Collier’s key role in its early development and a charming passed since we were elected as President of the chapter. We evening dinner in the beautiful Fifth Avenue dining/retail area. have so much fun with this group of people. All of the members North Trail RV hosted the group to a tour of their brand new have been so supportive of the rallies and activities during these facility in Fort Myers- all agreed the sales/service facility was the two years. We have quite a number of new members in the most impressive anyone had ever seen. In addition, there were chapter and they have stepped up to take on positions in the also several opportunities to relax and enjoy the company of the Klub and become rally hosts. Thank you soooo much for your fellow Sea Turtles including a sing along led by Brian Howard and support and please support Gary & Tori Bray as President and Rich Schlieper on their musical instruments and a delicious eggs Steve & Debbie Mathews as Vice-President as 2016 year begins. benedict breakfast prepared by the Griffin’s. In summary the rally I have to tell you, every chapter needs a Sec/Trea. like JoAnne was truly one to remember! Milliken who has agreed to continue in that position. She is the best, thank you, thank you thank you. The Sea Turtles did not host a rally in December but instead deferred to the Super Rally in the Keys. The hosts were Ron & By the time you read this the Tampa RV Show will be history. Wanda Llewellyn and Kent & Nancy Miller. For many this was the However, I can tell you that everyone had a good time. How first opportunity to experience the atmosphere and lifestyle of the can you not, when you are with RV friends. I hope to see many Florida Keys and it was an eye opener. We stayed at the Fiesta of you in 2016, starting with the Mid-South Tri-State Rally Key RV Resort at Mile 70. Tours on various days included a glass in Savannah, Georgia. May 11-15, then at the pre-rally to bottom boat to see John Pennykamp Coral Reef State Park, a boat International in Colorado Springs. Stay tuned for further ride to Pigeon Key and the Theater of the Sea. Everyone took details. advantage of touring Key West and had tickets to ride all around the town on a get-on-get-off bus. Many had lunch or dinner at See You Down The Road. the notable restaurants, such as Sloppy Joes, and some stayed Gary and Wanda Smith (16540-L) for the famous Mallory Square sunset. The rally ended with a Mid-South Tri-State Directors marvelous Farewell Luau with a roast pig and all the trimmings. All in all it was a marvelous rally enjoyed by all. GEORGIA PEACH STATE KRACKERS We understand you will be reading this in February so we want As this is written the 2016 Tampa Super Show is coming up to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! The Tampa Supershow is quickly. The Sea Turtles have fifteen coaches currently planning history and we missed everyone, I know it was fun. to attend. We will attempt to all arrive at the same time to ensure we can park in close proximity. I am sure this will be a great event in that Newmar has taken over the parking for us and North Trail is bringing a huge number of coaches to display. The Florida Social will be on Thursday, January 14 at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments, presentations and discussions will be informative.

Finally, I want to once again thank all of the Sea Turtles for the privilege of serving you as your President. This has been a very rewarding two years. Thanks go to Brian Howard, Nancy Howard, Gene Lemoine and Rich Schlieper for your outstanding performance as officers of the Sea Turtles. You made my life easy and contributed significantly to the progress of the Florida Sea Turtles. Peach State Krackers December Rally

We welcome the incoming officers: Karen Terry, President; Bill Nineteen of our members enjoyed a delicious meal at Buckners Berg, Vice President; Gene Lemoine, Treasurer; Donna Jones, Family Restaurant in Jackson, Georgia on December 10. Fun Secretary ; Rich Schlieper, Membership Chairman, and pledge and fellowship over our gift exchange game had many twists and our full support to them as they assume the duties of running our steals for our Krackers. It was good to see Karen Thorne, Bill & chapter in the coming year. Frances Harding and Ron & Conny Noblitt. A business meeting with election of the 2016 officers was held: President- Gary Bray, We invite any NKK or Newmar owners to consider attending one Vice President- Steve Matthews and Secretary/Treasurer- JoAnne of our functions. Just check the NKK web site for the “Calendar Milliken. of Events” and come see what we are all about. Gary Smith had preliminary plans for our Tri-State Rally in Blue Skies and Safe Travels… Savannah, Georgia, May the 11-15. We look forward to seeing Dick Williams (19936) everyone at a rally soon. President Gary and Tori Bray (19450) President 678-898-0219

Page 32 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 CAROLINA’S (NC – SC) Philip Melvin (10696) Becky & I are pleased to have been selected to serve as the new President Carolinas (NC/SC) State Directors. For our first article in this 336-655-8299 position we thought we would give you some of our background. [email protected]

I joined the Newmar Kountry Klub in 2000. My first International SOUTH CAROLINA PALMETTO PALS Rally was in 2005, Salem, Oregon. Since then I have attended The 2015 season ended with the joint (South Carolina/North most of the Chapter, State, Regional, and International rallies. Carolina) “Christmas at the Beach Rally” at Myrtle Beach. The I have held most of the chapter officer positions and, as this weather was super with temperatures in the 70’s so the beach is written, I am currently the President of the Tarheels (ending walking was great. Jim & Annabell Repp ran games two of the 12/31/15). nights which added to the fun. The rally hosts were Dallas & Sadie Lee Stewart and Philip Melvin & Becky Garner. It was another My career was varied after graduating with a BS in Business 5 pound rally. Administration. Other than being a small business counselor, mostly accounting and tax, I pursued real estate and investment The annual business meeting was held at the rally and the current opportunities. My main non-business pursuit is traveling all 50 officers will continue through 2016 (Roger Weeks President, Peggy states as well as overseas. Weeks Secretary and Mark Blanchard Treasurer).

I have 2 grown sons and they each have 2 children for Becky and James & Gwen Draffin (our newest Pals members) agreed to I to spoil and to travel with. Fortunately, they all live close by on be the South Carolina co-hosts for next year’s “Christmas at Lake Norman. We enjoy boating and fishing together. the Beach Rally”. The dates for the rally are December 6 to December 9 at Ocean Lakes Campground. We are still looking In 2013, Becky and I became a couple that enjoys many of the for volunteers from the Tarheels to co-host. same things. Becky has a BS in Nursing and enjoyed a 40 year career in Emergency Nursing and Teaching. She is a Master The Weeks’ are planning a Pals luncheon in the month of Gardner and loves flowers and vegetable gardening. She also April in the Columbia, South Carolina area. Once the timing loves traveling and RVing. She was the Tarheels interim Secretary and location is finalized we will post the membership. for 1 year and the Tarheels chapter Secretary for 2 years. She enjoys cooking and volunteering in our church community café. We want to thank Philip Melvin & Becky Garner for stepping up to the Carolina’s State Directors position. We have worked In closing, we will do our best to represent, help, and assist you, together with them on many different events and we are sure the members of North and South Carolina. Success is a group they will do a great job. effort. We are counting on you to work with us to make the North Carolina Tarheels and the South Carolina Palmetto Pals continue This year’s International Rally in Pueblo, Colorado is looking to grow and to have plenty of FUN. very good with all the information that is coming out from Bob Robert Philip Melvin, Jr and Becky Garner (10696) & Bonnie Krieger. We have been in that area before and it will Carolina’s State Directors be good to get back out west. We will try and get a caravan set up for those that want to join us. We hope many Pals will NORTH CAROLINA TARHEELS attend the rally. Welcome to 2016! I hope Santa was good to each of you last December. It’s about time to shop again – for our spouse/ The fuel prices are down so let’s get those wheels turning. Check companion. Valentines is a great time and opportunity to show the “Calendar of Events” because there are many rallies and our love and respect to our mate. It is also a good time to start special events available this year. thinking about spring RV trips and rallies. Hard to believe that spring is just around the corner. Have a healthy and safe travel year. Roger and Peggy Weeks (4479) Our last rally was held jointly at Myrtle Beach before Christmas President and Secretary with the South Carolina Palmetto Pals. This was a fun – fun rally (864)710-0795 supported by 31 members with good weather connections and [email protected] great attitudes. Bob Barker and Monty Hall, famous game show hosts (aka Jim Repp) ran our two nights of games after dinner. TENNESSEE Prizes were awarded to winners and much fun was had by all. The sun is not up yet but I have “Faith” that it soon will be. The Both North Carolina and South Carolina held their respective temps today and yesterday are record-breaking 74 degrees. This annual business meetings. ties or breaks the records set in 1870. No, it is not February it is the middle of December as I pen this Konnection article. Bob & Bonnie Krieger were in town following the rally to meet with Jim & Annabell Repp. The morning after the rally some of I do have faith that as you read this, Buttercups will be poking their the remaining attendees staying over a few more days joining beautiful heads up along the creek and throughout the pastures. Bob & Bonnie and Jim & Annabell for breakfast. This was a nice Always a great sign that spring is around the corner. surprise for our members and particularly for those that had not met the Krieger’s.

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 33 Happy Valentine’s Day to all and especially to my “Sweetheart” & Golf Resort October 24-29 in Citra, Florida. I hope to see Miss Charlene as we celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary in many of you while attending these Newmar Rallies. Until next a few days. God has “Blessed” us and I thank Him every day for time we wish you all good health and safe travels!! His love and Charlene’s. John and Betty Warhol (18190) Virginia State Directors Rally season for Tennessee folks is just around the corner. We [email protected] will kick off with our State Rally the end of April. Make sure you check the “Calendar of Events” on line and in the Konnection. VIRGINIA WHEELS While you are logged on looking at the info please register. Don’t 2016 - An Exciting year forget to look at all the other events that maybe where you are for Virginia Wheelers! camping. We are going to have a great time of fellowship and of January 14 - lots of course enjoying great food! Virginia Wheelers and their buddies showed up Don’t forget to “Save the Dates” for the 31st International Rally, under the “white” dome Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo, Colorado September at the Tampa RV Show 25-30. NOTE THE DATE CHANGE. Registration opens for for food, fun, and most International in mid-April. The other “Save the Date” is for our important fellowship. It Region 5 Rally in Citra, Florida, October 24-29 at the Grand was wonderful to get Lake RV & Golf Resort. together with all the snowbirds to kick off an Our new slate of Chapter 72, Volunteer Kruisers Officers are exciting year for Virginia as follows: President Sheryn Ward, Vice-Presidents, Jimmy & Wheelers. Reba Seals, Secretary/Treasurer Dennis Ward. Thank you all for Virginia Wheelers having fun! “Volunteering” and Charlene & I look forward to working with and May 12-15 – Virginia for you this year. Wheels will celebrate its 25th Anniversary as a NKK Chapter at Luray KOA, Luray, Virginia. Our first night’s dinner will be I know our Tennessee Chapter members are scattered all over for prepared by Stratford University’s Culinary Program as they do a these winter months. I am hearing some are in Georgia, Florida, Virginia’s Farm to Table Culinary Presentation. Enjoy the breakfast Texas, Arizona, California and of course we are holding down buffet at the historic Mimslyn Inn, catered prime rib dinner in Tennessee for you when you return. the yurt, and much more. Step back in time as you experience New Market’s Civil War Reenactment and tours. Explore new Until next time Safe Travels and God Speed… Newmar coaches on display courtesy of McGeorge’s Rolling Hills Phil and Charlene Budd (9488-L) RV. Many more adventures are in the planning stage. PLEASE Tennessee State Directors JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR VIRGINIA WHEELS’ 25TH [email protected] NKK ANNIVERSARY!

VIRGINIA June 23-26 – Virginia’s State Rally will be held at Chippokes It has been a busy fall for Betty & me, with college football games Plantation State Park, Surry, Virginia. Chippokes Plantation as usual, planning the 2016 VA STATE RALLY, and getting settled State Park is a combination of natural history, cultural history, and in our new home in Williamsburg, Virginia. After celebrating the outdoor activities. Their farm museum, along with the original Holiday Season with friends and family, Betty & I made our way plantation, historic houses and farm buildings lets you step back to our winter home in Naples, Florida. The weather was great as into time and offers a glimpse into the early history of Virginia. In usual and renewal of our Silver Lakes and Newmar friendships was addition to lots of food, enjoy a guided fossil hike, and tours of wonderful. We traveled up to the Tampa Super Show and enjoyed historic St. Luke’s Church, Chippokes’ Mansion, and the Farm & having lunch with Virginia Wheels Chapter members wintering Forestry Museum. Lots more being planned! PLEASE JOIN US throughout Florida. It was good to see the sizable increase in AS WE EXPLORE CHIPPOKES PLANTATION STATE PARK & attendance this year at the show. SURROUNDING AREAS!

During the “Season” we visited many Newmar friends both at Many more 2016 adventures are in the planning stage. NKK Silver Lakes and in the Naples area. We had lots of good times MEMBERS AND THEIR BUDDIES ARE WELCOMED TO ALL OF together. We did enjoy our new screen room which lighten the OUR VIRGINIA WHEELS’ RALLIES! party load on Pat & Dwayne, who carried a great deal of last year’s activities. Looking forward to doing it again next year. As usual Looking forward to rallying with you in 2016, our time as “snowbirds” was busy and far too short, which we Danny and Jeanette Templeton (17203) hope to remedy in the future!!! Presidents (540)520-8845 I want to remind everyone of the upcoming rally season which [email protected] starts with the Virginia Wheel 25th Anniversary Rally at the KOA Campground May 12-15 in Luray, Virginia; the VIRGINIA STATE RALLY at Chippokes State Park June 23-26 in Surry, Virgina; the Newmar International Rally September 25-30 in Pueblo, Colorado; and the Region 5 Rally at Grand Lake RV

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April 13 – 19 2016 May 11-15, 2016 Wekiva Falls RV Resort Georgia, Alabama, & Mississippi 888-493-5842 Red Gate Campground 30700 Wekiva River Rd. 136 Red Gate Farm Trail Sorrento, FL 32776 Savannah, GA Located between Historic downtown 912-272-8028 Sanford and Historic Mt Dora RALLY FEE INCLUDES: RALLY FEE: 3 Breakfasts/2 Dinners/ $200 per couple or $100 per person Guided tour of Wormsloe State Historic Site Rally rate is $28.90 per night We have 30 sites reserved. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: 2 hour riverboat cruise on the Savannah River with Join us for a Hawaiian Luau plus more Live entertainment & dinner buffet. $67.45 ea. taxes events to be scheduled. Wait until 30 days inc. National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force before rally to call resort for reservations as Museum with lunch included. $20.00 ea. camping fee is nonrefundable. HOSTS: Gary & Wanda Smith and Bill & Sandy Hoskins. Make checks payable to Gary Smith and send Please register on the Klub web site reservations to 278 Raymond Rd. Pooler, GA 31322 www.newmarkountryklub.com For more info call Kent & Nancy Miller DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS 863-991-3910 or 863-664-0242 April 19, 2016 Limited to 22 rigs.

Rally Fee _____persons @$29.00=______Mighty Eighth Museum _____persons $20.00=______River Boat Cruise _____persons $67.45=______REGION 5 DIRECTORS NEEDED Total $______We are sorry to share that Jim & Annabell Repp are resigning as Region 5 Directors due to unexpected family issues. If you Campground rally rate of $35.00 @night to be are interested in the Region 5 Directors position you must be a made directly with the campground above resident of the any of the Region 5 states and own a Newmar unit. You must be able to lead, possess good communication PLEASE INCLUDE SIGNED DISCLAIMER (LOCATED WITH OR skills, be self-motivated, be a flexible team player, and like to NEAR THE “CALENDAR OF EVENTS”) WHEN SENDING IN meet many wonderful people from all walks of life. YOUR RESERVATION This position offers many challenges. You will be responsible for organizing and hosting the annual Regional Rally and for interacting with Newmar dealers in your region. You will work directly with State Directors, Chapters, and all members in the region. You will also work with the International Directors and the Klub office staff.

Benefits: You will be reimbursed for your International Rally fee and expenses incurred within the region including travel expenses. Free NKK membership while in office; rebate on your choice of a new Newmar RV; new name badge with title; and display sign for your RV; special recognition at all Newmar Kountry Klub functions you attend; and most importantly, enjoying camaraderie with your Newmar family. Deadline to apply for this position is March 25, 2016. Please send resume to: Bob & Bonnie Krieger Newmar Kountry Klub PO Box 30 Nappanee, IN 46550 Or email to: [email protected]

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 35 in May to start our 2016 rallies. If you are a new owner, // IN, KY, MI, OH, WV or are interested in joining us, feel free to contact me for REGION 6 information. Connie Ault (10315) President (10792-L) Region Directors :: Jerry and Phyllis Rose 317-409-3339 [email protected] Being our first article as MICHIGAN Region Directors and Well, Happy New Year to all my Newmar family and those not having done much of you I have yet to meet. At the beginning of this New Year so far in this position we I would like you to meet some of my family using their own were at a loss of what words. For this issue I will start with our longest active to say. So we decided chapter. The Michigan Aires is one of the last original to let you know a little active chapters. When this chapter became too large to about us. We joined the be accommodated at some of the campgrounds, about half Newmar Kountry Klub of their members formed the Great Lakers. Both chapters in 2001. In the years are still very active and full of fun, caring people. since then we have held every office between the two of us in the Buckeye Kountry Over the years both chapters have had many officers. Travelers Chapter and were Ohio State Directors for the Some have served for more than the allotted term, and past 7 years. some served as different officers. This year the newest President of the Aires is Chuck Steenwyk.... Hi there fellow Camping has been a part of our life since we first met. NKK members. My name is Chuck Steenwyk. My wife’s Actually we met in a campground at Grand Lake St. Marys name is Michelle. We live in Hudsonville, Michigan. I am in Ohio. We started like most newlyweds with a tent and as the minority here, I still work full time, but would love to be children came we moved up through the levels of camping able to go full time!!! We have been camping all our lives, equipment until we bought our first Newmar. We have met at first with our parents and then together as a couple. We so many wonderful people throughout our camping history. have had the usual progression... tent, pop-up, trailer, and Campers are a different breed. They enjoy the outdoors then 3 yrs ago we bought an American Star 5th wheel and and don’t see their camping neighbors as strangers. This joined the NKK and the Michigan Aires chapter. My wife is a is why we love our Newmar Klub. 2nd generation NKK member. We now have a Kountry Star motor home that we absolutely love. We enjoy being in the We did visit our new West Virginia chapter, The West Virginia Klub and going to the rallies! We have met many wonderful Traveling Montani’s, for their November get together at the people from all walks of life. We love being involved and Blennerhassett Restaurant in Parkersburg, West Virginia. It traveling to all the different places NKK goes. We can hardly was fun meeting those we had not met at the International wait for the next rally to start so we can meet more people Rally in Lewisburg, West Virginia. and see familiar faces again. We are really looking forward to the joint rallies scheduled for this year between Michigan, We realize we have very big shoes to fill in replacing Ron & Indiana and Ohio. Unlike most of you we had a sad day Wanda Llewellyn but we will certainly give it a try. We hope a couple weeks ago when we put our motor home into to make as many Klub rallies as we physically can and plan storage for the winter. Oh well, we will just wait impatiently on attending each State Rally. Please know that we are for spring!!! Hope to see you all then!! here to help in any way we can so don’t hesitate to give us a call. We can be reached by email at prosecook@woh. As I mentioned, Chuck is the newest president for the rr.com and Jerry 937-470-4306 or Phyllis 937-657-1563. Aries, he & Michelle are very focused on increasing the membership. To that end they will wine and dine new May you find those Happy Trails… hopefuls...just kidding. But Michelle might possibly bake you some cookies. Something to look forward to. They are INDIANA HOOSIER KOUNTRY KLUB both wonderful additions to our family. The HKK had a great camping season. We enjoyed being together with the Illinois group for a rally, as well as having Any time you have questions about our chapters, please all of our Region 6 states together for the first time. Our contact me at... [email protected] or phone: 810-240-7001. year ended with a luncheon in Kokomo. It was so good Carolyn and John Williams (14030) seeing some of our retired members, along with potential Michigan State Directors new members. Many of us are scattered around during the winter season, but hope to have everyone together again

Page 36 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 OHIO We do have a few rallies planned for 2016. The season Hey Ohioans, We’re still in Ohio as we write this article. Our will start in May with a combined Indiana, Michigan, plans are to leave Ohio the last week of January and head and Ohio Rally May 9-13. This will be at Twin Mills RV south to Louisiana to visit some NKK friends we met on Resort at Howe, IN, which is close to Shipshewana, IN. one of the caravans. From there we plan to head west to A great rate of buy one night get one free has been agreed Yuma, Arizona and visit with other NKK friends, we met on upon so you will pay for 2 nights and get 2 free. Contact a caravan, through March. We’re practicing this retirement Ariel at 260-562-3212 for reservations. thing to see if it will work out. A combined State Rally with Michigan will be held in We had a wonderful time this past year with our Buckeye July from the 7-10 at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds Kountry Travelers Klub and all our Newmar friends. We want in Oak Harbor, Ohio. This is along Lake Erie and is a to thank our past officers for a great year. We attended new area. some fun campouts. It is always great to be with our Newmar family. There has been a change to the dates for the International Rally, the dates have moved forward by We are looking forward to working with our new officers. one day. The new dates for the International Rally are Please welcome: President, Bob Grimm, Vice President, early arrival Thursday, September 22, and the closing Jack Hayes, Secretary, Susie Peoples, and Treasurer, ceremonies will be September 29. This will allow people Donna White. This will be a very good team. Let’s everyone attending the Balloon Festival to travel on Friday, welcome and support them as much as possible through September 30. the next two years. We know the Buckeye’s are a great group and will jump to host rallies, and help out whenever This leaves the months of July, August and October for needed. a Regional Rally and 2 chapter rallies. Please consider hosting a rally. Our rallies start on Thursday and end We assume by now that everyone knows that as of on Sunday and normally are held on the second full November 17, we are the new Region 6 Directors. When weekend of the month. All that is required is finding we received this assignment a couple Buckeye members a campground, a couple of restaurants for dinner and said they were going to miss us and hoped they would coffee and doughnuts for a breakfast. see us sometime. Hey, we’re not going anywhere. We still live in Ohio and we plan on being at most if not all of the I hope everyone is having a great winter and hope to see Buckeye campouts. We’ll know more as we figure out our many of you this camping season. Regional duties. Bob Grimm (12763) President On this note we hope to have your support as we move on to the next venture. We have had a great time being the WEST VIRGINIA Ohio State Directors for the last 7 years and appreciate all Greetings fellow NKK members. We hope that everyone the help our Buckeyes and previous Cardinals have given had a Merry Christmas and are having a happy and joyous us. That being said. New Year.

Happy Trails, On November 9 we attended the West Virginia Traveling Jerry and Phyllis Rose (10702) Montani fall dinner/meeting at the Blennerhasset Hotel Ohio State Directors in Parkersburg, West Virginia. We were honored to have [email protected] 937-657-1563 Phyllis cell in attendance with us, the NKK Members at Large, Ron & Wanda Llewellyn, and the newly appointed Region 6 BUCKEYE KOUNTRY TRAVELERS Directors, Jerry & Phyllis Rose. As usual we all had a great Greetings from warm and sunny Florida. The Buckeye time, good food and had a productive meeting. Kountry Travelers enjoyed a great season of camping in 2015 and we are looking forward to another great year in Lisa & I are thankful for all the members that helped us 2016. in 2015, and to those that have made the choice to get involved in and joined our new chapter. We are looking There were changes to our chapter this year. Ron & forward to seeing everyone at our rallies in 2016. Wanda Llewellyn were elected as Members at Large at the International Rally, at Lewisburg, West Virginia. This opened Hurry up spring! up the position of Regional Directors for Region 6 which Ray and Lisa Hollen (20055) has been filled by Jerry & Phyllis Rose. Congratulations to West Virginia State Directors both couples. We still look forward to both couples being active members of the Travelers.

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 37 2016 Balloon Fiesta

International Rally Have you always wanted to attend the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Mexico but didn’t because you were not going to be in the area or you didn’t think you would know anyone who might be going. Well folks we have taken care of those issues. As you are aware the 2016 Newmar International Rally will be in Pueblo, Colorado from September 25 to 30 and Albuquerque is less than 6 hours south and you could know as many as 50 other couples INFORMATION DESK attending the Balloon Fiesta. Our 5 nights begin on Friday September 30th. We need several people to help staff the Information Desk 3 to 4 hour shifts. We knew that with the International Rally up Starting Thursday, September 22, thru north in Pueblo, Colorado that that the 20 sites that we usually reserve would sell out almost Thursday morning, September 30. immediately and leave a lot of folks left out. We started working with the staff in Albuquerque long before the 2015 Balloon Fiesta in an effort to reserve more sites for 2016 on a one time basis. Guess what folks? We have 50 sites for 2016. PHOTOGRAPHERS Yes – 50!! If you have always wondered what it We are looking for experienced would be like to look out the front windows of your coach and see a couple of dozen balloons photographers to take photos of rally lit brilliantly in the morning darkness or to see events. You will be required for only a more than 500 balloons drifting overhead in few hours a day. You must have your the cool morning breeze you no longer have to wonder. Believe us this is an awe inspiring, jaw own camera and equipment. We require dropping, mind blowing experience that you can digital photos. The Klub will cover your experience this year but you will need to register photographic expenses. early as we are expecting these 50 sites to sell out very fast.

If you’ve never seen more than a few balloons in one location the magnitude of the balloons in Albuquerque will be an eye popping experience If you are interested in helping in any of you will never forget. Every color imaginable. these areas contact Linda Feece at the Big ones, small ones and more than 100 special shapes. Darth Vader, a monstrous fire hydrant, Klub office 877-639-5582 or by email at a HUGE cow, an astronaut, and too many more [email protected] to describe. The action starts every morning well before dawn and the last balloon finally gets off sometime around 9:00 am. Your Region Directors and Fulltimers Chapter Officer’s will also need people We hope that you will join us and our co-host to help in their various duties. You can Ron and Carmen Ward for an experience of a lifetime. contact them direct for information. Marty and Marion Marcum (17221) Region 1 Directors and Balloon Fiesta Hosts

Page 38 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 NEW ENGLAND STATES CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, Hello again from New England! As this is written its REGION 7 // NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT Christmas and 60 degrees here in Connecticut. Hopefully we will have no snow this year after last year’s snow storm overload. Region Directors :: Bob and Jane Hadley (16789) So far our newly formed chapter, the joining of the Greetings from Region Connecticut Nutmeggers and Massachusetts Pilgrim 7. We arrived safe and Aires making this the New England Aires, have recruited sound in Naples, Florida over 35 members. I know it’s early, but we hope that new with a 3 day layover in the member applications keep coming in. We are hoping this The Villages visiting with will be a new start for our New England group with bigger Rhode Island friends. The and better rallies. holidays were festive with lighted palm trees and Already in the works is a chapter rally being held in Santa having to arrive by Massachusetts, late summer, info to follow. Also boat or helicopter! Just a our Region 7 Rally is set for early June in Mystic, little different than in the Connecticut. Another chapter rally being finalized, northeast although it was is for directly after the Region 7 Rally, (should be a a green Christmas back home. We still brought the snow Monday – Friday am), being held in Danforth Bay, Hew shovel with us. He/she deserved a warm climate after last Hampshire. Our annual rally for the New England States winter!!!!! is still up in the air, but details will be ready for later in the winter. The Tampa RV Show has come and gone and we are looking forward to a busy rally season for Region 7. The In January we will be heading to Florida to visit the Region 7 Rally will be in Mystic, Connecticut at the Tampa RV Show and our Newmar friends. Can’t wait. Seaport RV Resort and Campground on June 8-12. It’s Unfortunately, this is only a short, fly down and back trip, a great place to hold a rally as many of you know so we no coach but we are looking forward to seeing the show are hoping for a good turnout. Looking into touring the and all our snowbird friends. Coast Guard Academy and maybe a lighthouse boat tour. More info on that in future issues of the Konnection. Safe travels to all. Have a great 2016. Live Each Day Like It’s Your Last The New York Lakers are having their spring rally in George and Cathy Keith (15055) Byron, New York and the New England Aires are in the New England States Directors planning stages of two rallies. [email protected]

For those of you spending the winter months in the NEW YORK warm south/southwest please try to attend one of Western New York has just received its first snow fall last the monthly luncheons in your area. The “Calendar of Friday and now on Monday it’s gone. Christmas will be Events” has all the info needed to make arrangements to warm and green. The weather man says better than 60 attend. Gives us the opportunity to visit with new and old degrees for this week. That is 180 degrees from last year. friends. It’s Christmas day and no snow. We just returned from a walk in the neighborhood, it’s more like spring. Some of We are still looking for a State Director to represent the trees are trying to bud. It’s not a white Christmas, but Pennsylvania. It’s a good time to step up and fill this all is well and we are enjoying the weather. January and position. Pennsylvania has one of the largest chapters February may tell the story, but time will tell. in our region not to mention one of the most active. Please give it some serious thought and if interested Barb & I are working on a trip to Florida the end of we can be reached at 401-808-9030/ 401-808-9031 or February and will send out an e-mail to everyone prior to [email protected] with any questions you may leaving here so we can possibly have a get-together for have. lunch. This will be another one of our quick trips, we have a hardware show in Orlando and would like to attend the In closing, our thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon car show in either Lakeland or Zepyhrhills, Florida. Martori and her family with the passing of Ralph on November 27, 2015. Ralph and Sharon were our past The summer rallies are not too far off. Presently looking Region 7 Directors. for a site for the New York State Rally this summer. It Sharon’s address is: 704 Hixbridge Road, Westport, MA can be with or without hookups. Any thoughts please 02790. contact us and we can discuss the options.

Travel Safe…

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 39 Remember in May 2016 the Lakers will have a rally at Southwoods RV Resort, 6749 Townline Rd. in Byron, New York. Contact Christina Foley 585-738-1293 or e-mail [email protected]. REGION 7 Received word that Paul Tachok, the New York Lakers President had a heart attack on the trip to Florida. Paul is recovering now in Mulberry. RALLY Travel safe. Bob and Barb Engel (13547) New York State Directors 716-863-3203 cell 716-226-4048 house Mystic, Connecticut [email protected] June 8 to 12, 2016

Seaport RV Resort and Campground 45 Campground Road IN MEMORIAM Mystic, Connecticut 06355 860-245-6038 We extend our sincere sympathy and prayers to the families of our INCLUDES: passed on members. 3 Dinners 4 Breakfasts 1“CROCK POT” “POT LUCK” DINNER It is with great sadness we report the passing (Salad & Dessert Provided) of Terri Prindiville (7353) in late November, Lighthouse Boat Tour 2015. Terri and husband, Tom, have been Coast Guard Academy Tour members of the Klub since 1997 and also Free time to enjoy and explore the area on your own. were members of the Florida Sea Turtles Chapter. We extend our condolences to Tom and their family. RALLY FEES: $130.00 for 2 people ($90.00 for single) Please make your own campsite reservation Tom’s address is: with campground 4425 Turnberry Lane, Call 860-345-6038 ( ask for Gerry) Lake Wales, FL 33859. Fee $37.00/nt

RESERVATION DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2016 Please reserve early or we will lose sites. We are saddened to relay the news that It’s their busy season Ester Oliva (19153) passed away on January 18, 2016. We extend our sympathy to her Register Online or call & Mail Check to: husband, Joe, and their family. Bob Hadley 346 Town Farm Road Joe’s address is: Coventry,RI. 02816 409 Hudson St, 401-808-9030 Milton, DE 19168

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Page 40 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 REGION 8 // NB, NF, NS, ON, PEI, QC 2016 Region Directors :: Glen & Marg Bassindale (3387-L) Plans, plans, plans. I am sure SPECIAL everyone is already planning what they will be doing for this year and we hope that includes Events taking in a Newmar function or two. *LEWIS AND CLARK CARAVAN Plans are in the making for our Muskoka Rambler Spring Rally, Begins in Missouri/Ends in Oregon hosted by Hugues & Michelle July 17 – August 28 Lemieux and will be taking Hosts: Larry & Katie Harrington place at the Milton Heights Campground, May 27-29.

The Region 8 Rally will be taking place in Niagara Falls this year and we are aiming for the last weekend in June. 2016 INTERNATIONAL RALLY PUEBLO, CO As arrangements are confirmed, we will update our Facebook NOTE NEW DATES!!! page and the website. Tentative plans include going to Oh September 25-30 Canada Eh! dinner show and camping at the KOA on Lundy’s (Reservations will begin mid-April) Lane. This area offers so much to see and do it is difficult to pick one or two things for everyone. We hope that you will be able to come and join Glen and I as this is one of our favourite places to visit. *ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA Albuquerque, NM Another new location for the 2016 International Rally, in September 30-October 5 Pueblo, Colorado, September 25-30. Please note that this Hosts: Marty & Marion Marcum rally has been moved one day ahead to start on Sunday and end on Friday morning to allow participants travel time to the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque. Early parking days will be September 22, 23 and 24 and again this year, boon docking *GRAND CIRCLE CARAVAN will be available after a successful outcome at International Touring National Parks in AZ, CO, UT in West Virginia. We sure hope that our members will take October 1 - 19 this opportunity to travel to Colorado and the see the aspens in full colour. Hosts: Jerry & Phyllis Rose Until next time....

RALLY IN THE KEYS (Tentative date) December 5-11 Hosts: Ron & Wanda Llewellyn

WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY GET WELL SOON

*These events will be open for reservations beginning February 8th you can find details at that time on our TOBE WITT (20758) website www.newmarkountryklub.com click on special 419 Walkers bend Rd. events or in the February Konnection magazine.

Gray, TN 37615 Any questions please call the Klub office at Recovering from surgery 877-639-5582.

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 41 BRITISH COLUMBIA DOGWOOD KLUB Dennis & Judy MacNeill have done a great job of assuming the REGION 9 // AB, BC, MB, NT, SK, YT role of chapter Presidents and arranging both the Interior and Lower Mainland Christmas Luncheons. They are also working hard at getting the message out about the benefits of being a Region Directors :: Dave & Joanne Killey (16152-L) Dogwood Club member.

I saw a sign the other day As Vice Presidents, Rob & Theresa Fraser, are concentrating their that said “Build your own efforts on improving Klub communications and planning a dreams or someone else will possible Summer Rally. (If there is anyone receiving these emails hire you to build theirs.” This and wish to be removed please advise us.) Gordon & Linda is printed on many posters, McKenzie have assumed the rolls of Secretary/Treasurer and with credit to American now have an accurate tally of the chapter’s finances as well as businessman Farrah Gray. keeping us informed of new members when their dues arrive. “If you don’t build your own dream, someone else At the Interior Christmas luncheon, the chapter was presented a will hire you to help build panoramic picture of the coaches attending the rally at Wright’s theirs” is also printed on RV in Penticton this last September. We would like to thank many posters, credited to George Stayberg and staff of Midtown RV for this wonderful American motivational speaker Tony Gaskins. What is your dream gift. The attendees of this luncheon enjoyed a great meal at job or what kind of people are your dream friends? What social the Gasthaus Restaurant in Peachland and we hope that we group would you join, if you had the choice? Anything that you might be able to repeat this as a function again next year. are willing to work for can happen. But your dream needs to be bigger than the obstacles. How hard are you willing to work for We had 22 members and guests attend the Lower Mainland your dreams? Christmas luncheon at Ricky’s Restaurant in Abbotsford on the 21st of September. Everyone enjoyed a buffet luncheon The December edition of the Region 9 newsletter did not get that included soup, sandwiches and desserts. We spend delivered as expected. While I was working on the newsletter my about two hours exchanging stories and ideas about laptop decided to shut me down rather unexpectedly and on top future activities for the club. All in all a very enjoyable time. of that rather rude gesture on the part of my laptop, it did not save the newsletter. Therefore, there was NO December newsletter. UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES There were some postings on the Facebook page that may have ALBERTA PROVINCIAL RALLY - This is to take place June provided some substitution. 2-4 in Drumheller, Alberta. This will be a good place for us old “dinosaurs” to gather for a great time. REGION 9 NKK I have been receiving a few emails asking about the Rallies in RALLY- This rally is scheduled to take place at the end Region 9 this June. None of the registrations are out yet. These of June. (June 23-25) in Fort Steel, British Columbia, and will be sent out to everyone sometime in the next few months. we are likely to have members of Region 2 attend as well. VANCOUVER ISLAND ROLLING RALLY - This is a proposed Our Region 9 membership list has grown to 309 members and rally to take place in either July or August of 2016. The success the Facebook Friends has gone up to 121 members which is still of this rally depends deeply on British Columbia Ferries running a the highest number of Friends of all the Region Facebook pages. special for RVs like they did last summer. ($90 to $100 each way.) Yes, every Region has a Facebook page that you are welcome Will update in the future. “FALL COLOURS TOUR” ROLLING to join and ask questions about that region or comment on your RALLY - Proposed to take place sometime in September experience while visiting a region. (This will likely have to be limited to 12 Coaches.) will update in the future. NKK INTERNATIONAL RALLY - This is scheduled The Region 9 membership benefit program is growing with each to take place in Pueblo, CO at the end of September 2016 report. Very soon we will have a place you can visit to see details of each benefit that is set up for all Newmar owners. Suggestions MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS sent in by some of you are providing some great ideas and seeds Rally and Site rental discounts for Dogwood Rallies are planted with some great companies and we hope these seeds Lordco Parts discounts for any store in British Columbia bear some fruit in the near future. Aviva/Elite discount on Insurance Premiums to all NKK and Dogwood members My calendar shows that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I Midtown RV discounts to “new buyers” (new or used coach) always like this time of the year due to it being the start of thoughts prepay your Klub memberships and merchandise discounts. turning to the RV season, time to dust off those map books and make some travel plans, time to get the fluids changed in the The Executive of the British Columbia Dogwood Club hope you coach preparing it for another great season of rallies with great had a Merry Christmas and wish you a great New Year. Let us food, friends and fellowship. not forget the less fortunate at this time of year and help in some form to lift their spirits. Our e-door is always open and we hope to hear from you in the near future. We can be reached at either [email protected] Respectfully Submitted or 604-916-7767 Robert Fraser (19840) Vice President All the best…

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Our caravan will start out from Pueblo CO on Oct 1, 2016. I want to start off stating that I have heard WANTED! some people are concerned about snow so I did a little research and over all the areas we will travel the ADULT CRAFT INSTRUCTORS average temperatures for Oct are from lows of the 30s to 40s and highs from upper 50s to 70s. Average FOR INTERNATIONAL RALLY precipitation is 1 ½ inches for the month in the higher elevations. We have been in these areas in the fall Are you the crafty type? Why not share your favorite various times and have always had great weather. I craft during this year’s International Rally! Classes will can’t promise the weather but we will hope and pray be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. for the best. Now I know you want to know what you You should plan on providing all necessary items to will see when you travel on this caravan, so read on. complete the project in “Kit Form”. You can do more Our first attraction is Mesa Verde CO. They have some than one class if you wish. of the most magnificent and intact cliff dwellings of anywhere in the US. We will use a tour bus inside the The Klub will advertise your Craft Classes in the June/ Mesa Verde National Park to shuttle us from sight to July and August/September issues of the Konnection. sight. The next day we will take a bus from Durango to We will pre-register craft classes as well as members Silverton and then ride the Durango/Silverton railroad may register at International if space is available. back down the mountain. Durango is a quaint town that is worth spending some time in. You will have a Please fill out the form below with all necessary free day to do some exploring of the area. You might information concerning your class. If you are doing more want to take in Ouray, “the Switzerland of America”. than one class use a separate form for each class. Then we will move on to Monument Valley where we will take a 4x4 ride through the valley and tread on Name ______the grounds where many of the great Western movies were filmed. We then travel on to Lake Powell and Phone ______Klub # ______a boat ride is planned out onto the lake to see some of the beautiful rock formations that jut up out of the Email ______water. No trip to the Page AZ area is complete without Name of Class ______a walk through the slot canyon. Be sure to bring your camera for this one. Our next stop will be the North Brief Craft Description ______Rim of the Grand Canyon. You will view the sunset ______and have dinner in the Lodge which was a favorite place of Teddy Roosevelt. From here we will move Items Student(s) Should Supply ______on to Hatch AZ for a central place to visit Zion, Bryce, ______and Escalante National Parks. My favorite spots are Sunset/Sunrise points to view the hoodoos in Bryce Class Size Minimum ______Maximum ______Canyon. We are nearing the end of our trip with one Please Indicate if Needed: Electric ______Water ______more stop in Moab UT. Here you will find Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. So many beautiful rock Time Needed to Complete Project ______formations and some that you just can’t see how they No. of Sessions Needed ______Cost of Class ______are still standing. Here we plan an evening cruise on the Colorado River. This trip will cover 18 nights of Please Indicate Day(s)/Time of Class is Preferred camping and we hope you will have fun with us. I Mon ______Tue ______Wed ______Thurs ______must say that this trip will have lots of walking and not always on level, paved, or even ground. This is AM ______PM ______(Note: Thursday will be morning only) not a handicap accessible trip if your handicap deals Please Email Form To: with walking. If you noticed I have mentioned many [email protected] National Parks so you will need to have a National Or Please Mail To: Park pass. We will give you info on obtaining one if Newmar Kountry Klub you don’t already have one when you sign up. PO Box 30, Nappanee, IN 46550 Phone: 877-639-5582 Fax: 574-773-5130

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM Page 43 BE SURE TO READ & INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR RESERVATION FORMS Newmar Kountry Klub Rally/Caravan Registration and Disclaimer Form Note: This form cannot be used for International Rally

Type of Rally: ______Region ____ State/Provincial ____Chapter _____Special Event For Region, State/Provincial or Chapter Rallies, send payment to the rally hosts, not the Klub Office. For Special Event send deposit/payment to the Newmar Kountry Klub Office.

Date:______Event:______Amount Enclosed:______Name (s):______Klub #: ______Address:______City:______State/Prov:______Zip:______Phone: ______E-mail:______Disclaimer: All persons attending a Klub rally must sign this disclaimer Unit Information: MH FW TT (circle one) Length___ No. of Slides___ Tow Vehicle Length___Tow Dolly____ in order to participate. I agree, in consideration for being able to participate in this Newmar Kountry Klub activity, to release and to Is This Your First Rally: ____ Volunteer to Help: ______Handicap____ indemnify and hold harmless Newmar Kountry Klub and Newmar Corporation, its directors, officers, members, and employees, from all liability for injury or damages to my person or property, or the Additional Information is Needed for Special Event Rallies: person or property of persons who accompany me to this activity. Lewis & Clark Caravan & Balloon Fiesta – Jacket Sizes Needed. Unisex (men's sizing): S, M, LG, XL, 2XL, 3XL With knowledge of the type of risk or harm, which might occur at such His______Hers______activity, I sign this release and indemnity as part of my application. All adult members and their guests must sign and in so doing, assume Tampa Buddy Rally – I am not a member but a guest of ______responsibility for minors in their care. I also agree that any photos Name Klub # taken can be used for Newmar Kountry Klub purposes. SPECIAL EVENTS ONLY! – Deposits: Due when registering. See specific ad for deposit/payment. Cancellation Policy: I understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy Send payment to: Newmar Kountry Klub, PO Box 30, Nappanee, IN 46550. for rallies, caravans and Special Events. Paying by Check #______or Credit Card: ______Mastercard ______Visa ______Discover Signature:______Card No. ______-______-______-______Exp. Date ______3 digit Code_____ (See back side of card for code) Signature:______Signature:______Signature:______For Special Events you can also register by phone: 1-877-639-5582 or on online: www.newmarkountryklub.com Signature:______

Cancellation Policy Cancellation Policy For Region, State, Provincial Rallies For Special Travel Events Due to the large number of late cancellations, the Kountry Klub has experienced significant financial losses from non-refundable commitments made during the planning stages. Please notify the Kountry Klub immediately if you have to cancel your trip. A new Region, State/Provincial Rally “Cancellation Policy” is being Cancellations will be accepted for Special Travel Events and Caravan Tours implemented. on the following conditions: 1) An administrative fee of $10/person will be charged. This fee will cover a) A $25.00 per person cancellation fee will be charged anytime you cancel an event costs associated with processing your rally registration and will be reservation. included in the rally fees as advertised. b) For reservations cancelled 69 days to 30 days from the start of the event, you are 2) Members who register for a rally and then: responsible for all non-refundable portions of the financial commitments paid out by a) For whatever reason, cancel a minimum of 35 days prior to the start the Klub on your behalf for the event plus $25.00 per person cancellation fee. of the rally will receive a full refund, less the administrative fee of $10/ c) If you cancel 29 days or less prior to the event, you will receive no refund until after the event and receive only that portion the Kountry Klub can recover. The $25.00 person. per person cancellation fee still applies. b) Cancel 34 to 8 days prior to the start of a rally will be charged for any d) Deposit must be with reservations and full payment must be to be confirmed. non-refundable commitments made on your behalf in addition to the $10/person fee. Cancellation Policy applies to the following Events: c) Cancel 7 or less days prior to the start of a rally will receive No Refund • Lewis & Clark Caravan July 17 - August 28, 2016 on any portion of the rally fee paid. • Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta September 30 - October 5, 2016 3) Members who register for a rally and do not advise the Hosts that they • Grand Circle Caravan October 1-19, 2016 will not be attending will receive no refund. 4) All refunds will be made at the conclusion of the rally. Please Note: The Kountry Klub must pay some non-refundable financial commitments and deposits well in advance of events. We cannot absorb losses on PLEASE NOTE: Planning any rally requires long-term organization. Many service last minute cancellations, and we will no longer do so. These commitments make providers require non-refundable financial commitments. Because these deposits this cancellation policy a necessity. We thank you for your understanding. and financial commitments are often made well in advance of any rally, this policy becomes a necessity.

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FEBRUARY Feb 1-4 Florida Manatees Chapter Rally – Bushnell, Paradise Oaks Golf & RV Resort, 4628 CR 475, 352-793-1823 call campground direct for site reservations – Deadline Jan 15 – CT: Clyde Rosten 352-442-4814 Feb 2 Arizona Newmar Owners Luncheon – Tucson, Mimi’s Restaurant, 4420 Oracle Rd, 1:00 pm, CT: Roy & Martha Willis @ 520-390-8799 or [email protected] Feb 2 Arizona Newmar Owners Luncheon – Yuma, Copper Miner (formerly Mi Fajita) 11375 S Foothills Blvd, Time 12:00 noon, CT: John Alguire @ 518-423-4464 [email protected] Feb 2 Florida Newmar Owners Luncheon – Lakeland, Golden Corral, 4705 US 98, Social @ 11:00 Lunch at Noon – CT: George Callender @ 443-253-5119 [email protected] Feb 9 Arizona Newmar Owners Breakfast – Casa Grande, Casa Grande Holiday Inn, 777 n Pinal Ave, Time: 8:30 AM – Tom Conerty 303-638-4998 [email protected] Feb 10 Arizona Mesa Newmar Owners Breakfast – Gilbert, Henhouse Café, 3244 E Guadalupe Rd, Time 9:00 AM – CT: Joe & Pat Goss @ 602-819-1460 [email protected] Feb 10 Florida Newmar Owners Luncheon – Clermont, Golden Corral, 1555 S Grand Hwy, Time 11:00 – CT: Everett & Julie Israel 815-878-2804 [email protected] Feb 10 Texas Rio Grande Valley Newmar Owners Luncheon – Edinburg, Echo Hotel, 1903 Closner, Time 11:30 am - Reservations required CT: Susan Thomas @ 603-396-2786 [email protected] Feb 16 Florida Southwest Newmar Owners Luncheon – Fort Myers, Golden Corral Buffet, 4690 Colonial Blvd, time 11:30 – CT: Ron & Wanda Llewellyn @ 740-707-7107 or [email protected] Feb 21-24 Florida Sea Turtles Chapter Rally – Bushnell, Paradise Oaks Golf and RV Resort, 4168 CR 475, call direct for reservations 352-793-1823 – CT: Brian Howard @ 863-273-1722 Feb 24 Arizona Newmar Owners Breakfast – Casa Grande, Casa Grande Holiday Inn, 777 n Pinal Ave, Time: 8:30 AM – Tom Conerty 303-638-4998 [email protected] Feb 24 Arizona Mesa Newmar Owners Breakfast – Gilbert, Henhouse Café, 3244 E Guadalupe Rd, Time 9:00 AM – CT: Joe & Pat Goss @ 602-819-1460 [email protected]

MARCH Mar 1 Arizona Newmar Owners Luncheon – Tucson, Mimi’s Restaurant, 4420 Oracle Rd, 1:00 pm, CT: Roy & Martha Willis @ 520-390-8799 or [email protected] Mar 1 Arizona Newmar Owners Luncheon – Yuma, Copper Miner (formerly Mi Fajita) 11375 S Foothills Blvd, Time 12:00 noon, CT: John Alguire @ 518-423-4464 [email protected] Mar 1 Florida Newmar Owners Luncheon – Lakeland, Golden Corral, 4705 US 98, Social @ 11:00 Lunch at Noon – CT: George Callender @ 443-253-5119 [email protected] Mar 3-6 Florida Sea Turtles Chapter Rally – Arcadia, Little Willies RV Resort, 5905 NE Cubitis Ave, 941-730-2403 – Deadline Date Mar 3rd - CT: Ted & Dee Kermode @ 941-807-3176 or [email protected] Mar 6-11 Florida Pelicans Chapter Rally – Seffner, Lazy Days Rally Park, 6210 CR 579, CT: Dean Hartman @ 239-940-0309 or [email protected] Mar 7-10 Florida Manatees Chapter Rally – St Augustine, Stagecoach RV Park, 2711 CR 209, Call campground to make site reservations 904-824-2319 – Reservation Deadline Date Feb 29th - CT: Steve & Karen Burnette 904-757-1933 904-343-5886 [email protected] - NOTE CHANGE OF DATE Mar 8 Arizona Newmar Owners Breakfast – Casa Grande, Casa Grande Holiday Inn, 777 n Pinal Ave, Time: 8:30 AM – Tom Conerty 303-638-4998 [email protected] Mar 9 Arizona Mesa Newmar Owners Breakfast – Gilbert, Henhouse Café, 3244 E Guadalupe Rd, Time 9:00 AM – CT: Joe & Pat Goss @ 602-819-1460 [email protected] Mar 9 Florida Newmar Owners Luncheon – Clermont, Golden Corral, 1555 S Grand Hwy, Time 11:00 – CT: Everett & Julie Israel 815-878-2804 [email protected] Mar 9 Texas Rio Grande Valley Newmar Owners Luncheon – Mission, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Time 11:30 am - Reservations required CT: Susan Thomas @ 603-396-2786 [email protected] Mar 15 Florida Southwest Newmar Owners Luncheon – Fort Myers, Golden Corral Buffet, 4690 Colonial Blvd, Time 11:30 – CT: Ron & Wanda Llewellyn @ 740-707-7107 or [email protected] Mar 17-20 Texas Kountry Lone Stars South Chapter Rally – Kerrville, Triple T RV Resort, 3900 Bandera Hwy (Hwy 173 S) CT: Robert Heeney @ 979-525-5010 or [email protected] Mar 18-21 Arizona Suncatchers Spring Training Chapter Rally – Buckeye, Leaf Verde RV Park, 1500 S Apache Rd, call campground direct to reserve site, Deadline Date Feb 1st - CT: Pat & Joe Goss 602-819-146- Mar 23 Arizona Newmar Owners Breakfast – Casa Grande, Casa Grande Holiday Inn, 777 n Pinal Ave, Time: 8:30 AM – Tom Conerty 303-638-4998 [email protected] Mar 23 Arizona Mesa Newmar Owners Breakfast – Gilbert, Henhouse Café, 3244 E Guadalupe Rd, Time 9:00 AM – CT: Joe & Pat Goss @ 602-819-1460 [email protected]

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APRIL Apr 5 Arizona Newmar Owners Luncheon – Yuma, Copper Miner (formerly Mi Fajita) 11375 S Foothills Blvd, Time 12:00 noon, CT: John Alguire @ 518-423-4464 [email protected] Apr 13-17 Florida State Rally – Sorrento, Wekiva Falls RV Resort, 30700 Wekiva River Road, call campground to make own reservations 888-493-5482 - CT: Kent & Nancy Miller @ 863-991-3910 or [email protected] Apr 14-17 Texas Kountry Lone Stars South Chapter Rally – Port Arkansas, Pioneer Beach Resort, 120 Gulfwind Dr – CT: Robert Heeney @ 979-525-5010 or [email protected] Apr 19-23 California Region 1 Rally – Bakersfield, Bakersfield River Run RV Park, 3715 Burr St, Deadline Mar 21 – CT: Marty & Marion Marcum @ 562-762-8853 or [email protected] Apr 25-29 California 49’ers Chapter Rally – Buelton, Flying Flags RV Resort, 180 Ave of the Flags, Deadline Mar 25 – CT: Wayne & Charlotte Thomas @ 831-747-1557 [email protected] Apr 25-29 Tennessee State Rally – Clarksville, Clarksville RV Park, 1720 Tylertown Rd, Deadline March 26 – CT: Phil Budd @ 931-638-2015 [email protected] Apr 29-May 8 Louisiana MISSOURI Wanderlusts Chapter Rally – Morgan City, Louisiana City Campground – CT: Marty & Nancy Lown 417-850-0215 (Marty) or 417-8258-4018 (Nancy)

MAY May 2-5 Minnesota State Rally – St Cloud, St Cloud Campground, 2491 2nd St SE – CT: Pete & Joan Neururer @ 763-229-4357 or [email protected] May 9-13 Indiana MOI (Michigan, Ohio & Indiana) Joint Rally – Twin Mills Camping Resort, 1675 SR 120, Howe, Contact Ariel at resort to reserve site 260-562-3212 - CT: Linda Murphy @ 260-413-8134 or murphyLpilot@ localnet.com May 11-15 Georgia Tri-State (GA, AL, MS) Rally – Savannah, Red Gate Campground, 136 Red Gate Farms Trail, Deadline Apr 19 – CT: Gary & Wanda Smith @ 912-656-8800 May 11-15 New Mexico State Rally – Roswell, Town & Country RV Park, 331 W Brasher Rd, Deadline Date Apr 15th – CT: Ted & Kathy Miller 575-491-2797 [email protected] May 12-15 Virginia Wheels Chapter Rally – Luray, Luray KOA, 3402 Kimball Rd – Deadline Apr 8 - CT: Jeanette & Denny Templeton @ 540-520-8845 [email protected] May 12-16 Texas State Rally – Elm Mott, I-35 RV Park & Resort, 15131 N I-35, 254-829-0698 – Deadline Date May 1st, CT: Jim & Jane Thomas 210-289-1997 [email protected] May 17-21 Wisconsin Combined Wisconsin Northern Aires & Northern Illinois Kountry Kampers Chapter Rally – Elkhorn, (NOTE CORRECTED DATES) Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E Court St, Deadline May 1st – CT: Barb & Garrett Hopkins @ 847-644-1744 or [email protected] May 19-22 Arkansas State Rally – Magnolia, Magnolia RV Park, 1399 W University – CT: Dennis & Diane Wood 479-650-5475 [email protected] May 19-22 New Mexico Chile Peppers Chapter Rally – Albuquerque, American RV Park, 13500 Central Ave SW, Deadline Apr 19 - CT: Joe & MaryAnn Daniels 505-771-2280 [email protected] May 20-22 New York Lakers Chapter Rally – Byron, Southwoods RV Resorts, 6749 Townline Rd – CT: Chris Foley 585-738-1293 or [email protected]

JUNE June 2-5 Alberta Wild Rose Chapter Rally– Drumheller, Dinosaur RV Park, 500 N Dinosaur Trail, Deadline May 1st – CT: Dennis & Dianne Kolybaba @ 780-336-3057or [email protected] June 2-6 Colorado Kruisin Aires Chapter Rally – Glenwood Canyon, Glenwood Canyon RV Resort, 1308 CR 129, Deadline May 2 – CT: Randy Bohmeyer @ 303-722-7738 or [email protected] JUNE 8-12 CONNECTICUT REGION 7 RALLY – MYSTIC, SEAPORT RV RESORT & CAMPGROUND, 45 CAMPGROUND RD, MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS WITH CAMPGROUND 860-536-4044 – CT: BOB & JANE HADLEY @ 401-808-9030 OR [email protected] June 13-17 South Dakota/North Dakota Joint State Rally – Sioux Falls, KOA Campground, 1401 E Robur Dr, CT: Del & Lela Nordstrom @ 605-310-7900 or [email protected] JUNE 22-26 KANSAS COMBINED REGION 3/KANSAS AND OKLAHOMA STATES RALLY – HUTCHISON, KANSAS STATE FAIRGROUNDS, 2000 N POPLAR – CT: LARRY HARRINGTON 580-512-3641 [email protected] June 23-26 Virginia State Rally – Surry, Chippokes Plantation State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Rd, call campground for reservations 800-933-7275 Deadline Date Apr 1 – CT: John & Betty Warhol 757-817-5105 [email protected] June 23-26 Indiana Hoosier Kountry Klub & Illini Kountry Kuzzins Joint Rally – Oaktown, New Vision Campground, 13552 US Hwy 41, Deadline June 6 Make own camping reservations 812-745-2125 after April 1 – CT: Bill & Alice O’Brien @ 317-984-4779 or [email protected] June 27-30 Wisconsin Northern Aires Chapter Rally – Fremont, Hahn-A-Lula Resort, 8861 S Wolf River Rd – CT: Howard & Jan Gundrum @ 262-305-0558 or [email protected]

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JULY July 7-9 Ohio and Michigan Joint State Rally – Oak Harbor, Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 OH-163 Scenic – CT: Carolyn Williams @ 810-240-7001 July 11-14 Washington State Rally – Clarkston, Granite Lake Premier RV Resort, 306 Granite Lake Dr, Reservation Deadline June 1st – CT: Jim Witherspoon 509-994-8031 or [email protected] July 13-17 Missouri State Rally – Villa Ridge, Pin Oak Creek RV Park, 1302 Highway AT, Deadline Date June 25th – CT: Harold & Joyce Fiebleman 573-465-3621 [email protected] JULY 17-AUG 28 MISSOURI LEWIS & CLARK CARAVAN - RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN July 21-24 Wisconsin State Rally – Algoma, Timber Trail Campground, N8326 County Road M – CT: Terry & Pat Bengtson @ 480-215-1496 July 28 – 31 Idaho State Rally – Cascade, Arrowhead RV Park on the River, 955 S Highway 55, Deadline Date June 30th, attendees must email Terry Garrett at [email protected] or call 208-859-5876 to reserve camp site. CT: Terry Garrett at [email protected] 208-859-5876

AUGUST AUG 15-19 WISCONSIN REGION 4 RALLY – MILTON, HIDDEN VALLEY RV RESORT, 872 E STATE RD 59, CALL RESORT 608-868-4141 ASK FOR MENDY OR AMBER TO RESERVE YOUR SITE – DEADLINE DATE JULY 15TH – CT: DEL OR LELA NORDSTROM 605-310-7900 [email protected]

SEPTEMBER Sept 8-11 Michigan Aires and Great Lakers Joint Rally – Zeeland, Dutch Treat Camping, 10300 Gordon St, 616-772-4303 contact campground direct for site reservation, Deadline Aug 15 – CT: Chuck & Michelle Steenwyk @ 616-292-6150 or [email protected] Sept 11-15 California State/Golden Bears Joint Rally – Chico, Almond Tree RV Park, 3124 Esplanade, Deadline Aug 11 –CT: Steve & Ursie Fisher @ 714-996-6897 or [email protected] Sept 17-22 Colorado Fulltimers Chapter Rally –Canon City, Mountain View RV Resort, 45606 W Highway 50, 719-275-0900 call direct for camping reservation – CT: Hugh & Debbie Evans @ [email protected] Sept 18-21 Colorado State Rally – Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs KOA, 8100 Bandley Dr, Deadline Aug 18 – CT: Murray & Doris Brooks @ 303-779-4416 or [email protected] SEPT 25-30 COLORADO 31ST INTERNATIONAL RALLY – PUEBLO – NOTE CHANGE OF DATE RESERVATIONS WILL BEGIN IN MID-APRIL SEPT 30-OCT 5 NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA SPECIAL EVENT - RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN

OCTOBER OCT 1-19 COLORADO GRAND CIRCLE CARAVAN - RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN Oct 17-20 Arizona State Rally – Camp Verde, Distant Drums RV Resort, 583 W Middle Verde Rd, Deadline Sept 17 – CT: Ted & Ruth Ann Hindes @ 231-233-4467 or [email protected] Oct 20-23 Texas Lone Star –South Chapter Rally – Parln, Mitchell RV Park, 2730 FM 2210 - CT: Robert Heeney 979-525-5010 or [email protected] OCT 24-29 FLORIDA REGION 5 RALLY – CITRA, GRAND LAKE RV & GOLF RESORT, 18545 NW 45TH AVE RD – CT: JIM & ANNABELL REPP 706-244-4068 [email protected]

NOVEMBER Nov 10 Missouri Mid-Mo Wanderlusts Luncheon - Carthage, Rollins Creek Clubhouse, Time 11:30 am – CT: Jay Dee & Erma Patrick 417-358-5969 [email protected] Nov 17-20 Texas Lone Star –South Chapter Rally – Johnson City, Miller Creek Resort5618 Hwy 281 S - CT: Robert Heeney 979-525-5010 or [email protected]

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Join us for this exclusive Newmar Kountry Klub TOTAL PACKAGE INCLUDES: Special Event. Anticipating a large demand with • Dry Camping (no Sewer, Water or Electric Service) on our International Rally being held in Colorado right Balloon Grounds and Adjacent to Balloon Launch Field before this event we have added sites and expect in the VIP Camping Area. this to sell out. The Balloon Fiesta is one of the most • One Pump-out provided colorful and photographed events in the world! • Welcome Event Includes Balloon Orientation and Once again we will be staying in the Official VIP Demonstration. parking area IMMEDIATELY adjacent to the balloon • UNLIMITED Access to Launch Field for all Day & launch field, within easy walking distance (no Evening Events. running to catch a shuttle) and UNLIMITED access to the launch field. You can view the balloons from • Two Dinners, Three Lunches and Three Socials your campsite as they float overhead or be on the • Tour of the Indian Cultural Center launch field in the midst of all the balloons! Come • Embroidered Special Event Jacket for Each Attendee. experience this spectacular event with your fellow • Souvenir Program and Event Pins Included. Klub members! We will have a group leaving the • Optional Balloon Rides Available on Launch Field. rally and traveling to the Fiesta, or, if not attending, • Lots of Free Time to Relax or Sightsee On Your Own. you can meet at the Fiesta location. • All Taxes and Gratuities Included.

NOTE: TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE: (In US Funds) Two People, One Rig $1,475.00 Itinerary subject to change due to circumstances One Person, One Rig $1,115.00 beyond our control. Ea. Additional Guest $ 395.00 BOOK NOW!! Deposit of $400/Person Required at Time of Booking Reservation Deadline and balance due date: July 27, Space is Limited 2016. For Information Call the Klub Office Toll Free 877-639-5582 SPACE PERMITTING THIS EVENT WILL BE OPEN TO GUEST UNITS July 1, 2016

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