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“Mobile Ambassadors of Telephone Pioneering”

April 2004

International Director’s Message 2004International Director’s Message 2004International Director’s Message 2004International Director’s Message 2004International Director’s Message 2004I want to begin by recognizing Dallas Leier, for his dedication and leadership.

During his six years as our International Director, he and his wife, Lorna, devotedan incredible amount of their time and effort, for the benefit of the TelephonePioneer Family Campers. This is in addition to the years that Dallas and Lornahave been active in what we all knew as the TPA (Telephone Pioneers Of America)and now has changed to TP (TelecomPioneers). Dallas has held many officeswithin the TP organization and was recently reelected as the St. Paul, MN. LifeMember President. No sooner did he step down from the International Director’sposition, he was then appointed as International Administrator for the ITPFC,replacing Bob Bonn. Dallas has taken on an even more time consuming job.Good luck to you both, Dallas and Lorna. I am honored to have been elected tothe International Director’s position. My first official order of business, was toappoint Dallas Leier, as the International Administrator and Maryann Bench asthe International Telephone Pioneer Family Campers, Secretary.

Talking about dedication, leads me to the next couple that deserves ourmost sincere appreciation and that would be Bob and June Bonn. Bob was the

International Administrator for the TPFC,from 1983, when Francis Smith(TPFC#1) and Tom Snow (TPFC#2),asked Bob to accept an appointment tothis position, until 2003. That’s twentyyears and many personal goals and de-sires put on hold, in order to dedicate thetime and work that is required to fulfillthe requirement’s of the Administrator’sposition. Obviously, Bob and June’s fam-ily were involved with a good deal of thework. Thank you, seems inadequate, butI am hoping you will have the time to dowhat you have put off for so many years.

(I’m anxious to see the finished product of your ’65 Ford Mustang) I want topersonally thank both of you for your guidance and help, during my six years asWestern Region Vice President.

I want to acknowledge Maryann Bench for the numerous years she hasvolunteered her time and effort, helping the Telephone Pioneer Family Camp-ers. She was my Western Region TPFC Secretary from 1996 to 2002. She pre-pares and mails the Arizona Copper State Bells flyer and has been the Interna-tional TPFC Secretaryfor many years and asmentioned before, hasaccepted that positionfor the coming year. Iwas both happy andpleased, whenMaryann was re-warded for her dedi-cation by being com-missioned as the Hon-orable MaryannBench, KentuckyColonel, at the 2000 continued on page 2

Special North East Area Region (N.E.A.R.)

Rally EditionFirst, I would like to thank everyone for all the work they did to make this

rally a success. Without everyone’s help and support we could not have hadsuch a great rally.

I will try to recap the events that took place before and during the rally.Since I took care of registrations, I can easily give you some statistics.The first guests arrived on Monday, with the bulk of the attendees arriving onThursday and Friday. In total, we had 52 campsites and 110 people in attendance.Additionally, we had 4 people join us for dinner on Saturday night, who werenot camping with us.The breakdown, by Club is:Bell Tel Trampers 2Bell Wagoneers 23Islanders 6Keystone Roamers 4Palmetto Bells 1Penn Del 8Quebec Canada 2Sunshine Bells 2Tel Chesapeake Campers 4

Warren Cochran andGeorge Seiler co_chairedthe parking committee.Everyone was escorted totheir sites in a timelymanner, after being greetedby someone from thewelcoming committee andreceiving their welcomepackage. Friday’s rain

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BACKROADS DINNING EXPERIENCE by Bob Bonn

While traveling to our Great River Region Rally in the Fall of 2002 a groupof Heart of America Caravaners stumbled on an unusual place to eat lunch. Theplace was called “Frannies”, located just off the Square in Yates Center, KS.The meal served here beats Meals on Wheels any time. Your meat entree,vegetable and beverage costs a buck and a big slice of home made pie costsanother buck. You have to be satisfied with only one choice for the meal butyou have over 20 delicious pie selections to choose from.

After your meal you must clean your table and take the dished to the kitchen.Then you proceed to the open register, drop in the $2.12 cost of the meal andmake your own change.

Fannies is located just east of the junction of US Hwy 54 and US Hwy 75 inYates Center, located in Southeast Kansas. If you are coming up from the Southand Southeast to travel to Gillette this June, plan to have a lunch stop at Frannies.It has been said, “There is no free lunch!” But this is the closest you can cometo it.

Maryann Bench, Peggy & JoeVenuti

JoeVenuti

ITPFC rally in Astoria, Oregon. Upon our way to the 32nd International Rally,in Columbia, Mo., Peggy and I traveled to Burlington, Co., for the Rocky Moun-tain Region Rally, held by the Colo./Wyo. Pioneer Campers and hosted by Dougand Vi Cook. About 37 rig’s from 8 states, were treated to a fun filled couple ofdays. We parked at Miller’s R. V. park and the activities were at “Old Town”,which included a horse drawn wagon ride to see and to ride on an old 1900scarousel. The lunch and dinner at the museum, as well as the social times at thesaloon, were great. Thank you Doug, Vi and the Colo/Wyo Pioneer Campers,for an enjoyable campout.

Most of the Family Campers that were at the Rocky Mountain Region Rally,continued on to Columbia. Anyone that didn’t attend the 32nd International

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TPFC Rally ,”The Place To Be In 2003", missed out on the wonderful recep-tion, provided by “yur huggin cuzins” of the Heart of America Family Camper’sClub and the great facility at the Boone County Fairgrounds. The rally was heldon Oct. 7,8 9, 2003. The weather was beautiful, the building was large enoughto accommodate all of our meeting’s, meal’s and entertainment. There was ampleroom for several seminar’s on subject’s from health, traveling with pets, towingand braking, tire safety, weight safety and driving challenges as we age, con-ducted by our own Bob Bonn. The tours, to the downtown area’s of Columbiaand Fulton Mo., as well as the Isle of Capri Casino, were at full capacity. I heardmany people say the tours were worth their time and very enjoyable. The foodwas outstanding and plenty of second’s for anyone so inclined. I would like toacknowledge the Columbia City Fire Department, for the Presentation of Col-ors. Speakers: Keith Scharre, County Commissioner, George Harris, FairgroundManager, Jody Russell, Convention Services, our own Lou Hoehle, former In-ternational Director and Al Fogle, International Wagonmaster. Peggy and I wantto thank Al and Ivon Fogle, IWM, Don French, Coordinator, and the numerouspeople from the Heart Of America and Gateway clubs, that helped make this anoutstanding rally. I’ll leave the number of Family Campers and rigs attending aswell as other statistic’s regarding the rally, for Al and Jim Patterson, CentralRegion VP, to report on the final results.

Business item’s that were completed, include: Roger Desaultels, from Que-bec, Canada, bid for the 2006 rally, to be held in Montreal, Quebec, about midMay 2006. The bid was accepted for the 2006 Rally in the Eastern Region.Dave Hemmer, from the 10,000 Lake Campers, bid for the 2007 rally, to be heldin Forest City, Iowa, at the Winnebago Factory Campground, on Aug. 20th. Thebid was accepted for the 2007 Rally in the Central Region.

The Central Region VP’s three year term was completed and there was anomination for Jim Patterson, the current CRVP. There were no othernominations. During the General Membership meeting, the aforementioned itemswere presented (moved), seconded and approved by membership vote. TheEastern Region VP’s three year term will be completed this year. Jim Persing iscurrently the VP and is eligible to hold office for another term. Nomination’sfor Eastern Region Vice President need to be sent to me, a minimum of 60 day’sbefore our International Rally in Gillette, WY., June 15, 2004. April 15, 2004, isthe last day for nomination’s for the Eastern Region Vice President. Please sendthem to: International Director Joe Venuti, 4580 N. Placita De Las Chacras,Tucson, Az. 85718, or E-mail [email protected]. At the 2004 Rally inGillette, WY., we will be accepting bids from the Western Region, for the 2008International TPFC Rally.

The Executive Committee decided that the minutes from our ExecutiveCommittee and General Membership meeting’s should be included in the “HelloCentral” publication and on our web page, so that they will be available for allmember’s to read. Hopefully, this will be of interest to you.

Dallas Leier recently attended a meeting and training session with theTP(TelecomPioneers), in Denver. He received a copy of their revised By-lawsand I want to include a paragraph, pertaining to membership in the TP corporation,for our review and understanding. We will discuss this at our meeting in Gillette,WY., in regards to our membership in the ITPFC.

ARTICLE II-MEMBERSHIPSECTION 1. THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE FIVE CLASSES OFMEMBERS: REGULAR, LIFE AND AFFILIATE LIFE MEMBERS,HONORARY MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.SECTION 2. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION TO REGULARMEMBERSHIP, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE A PAST OR PRESENTEMPLOYEE OF A CURRENT OR PAST SPONSOR COMPANY OR ANEMPLOYEE OF THE CORPORATION AND PAY DUES. CURRENTSPONSOR COMPANIES INCLUDE ALIANT INC., AT&T, BELLSOUTHCORPORATION, BROADWING INC., FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONSCORPORATION, MANITOBA TELECOM SERVICES, QWESTCOMMUNICATIONS, INC.,SASK TEL, SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,TELCORDIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC., VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS ORANY SUBSIDIARY OF THE FOREGOING COMPANIES.

With the above for a guide line, we should be able to seek out some Telecom

2004 Regional,State Rally’s and

International Rally’sInternational Rally’sInternational Rally’sInternational Rally’sInternational Rally’sS.E.A.R Rally

April 15-18th Clerbrook Resort

Clermont, FL

2 - State NM - AZ

May 3 -6th Munds RV Resort

S. of Flagstaff, AZ

Rocky Mtn Regional Rally

June 1 - 4th Red Rock Park

E. of Gallup, NM

Southern Regional (Rally Five State Rally)

June 2nd - 4th Point Mallard

Decatur, AL

33rd International TPFC Rally

June 13 - 18th 2004

Gillette, WY

TPFC Five state Rally

September 9, 10, 11, 2004 - Groveland Oaks County Park

Holly MI

TPFC N.E.A.R RALLY

October 8,9 &10th Pine Hills CG

Kutztown PA

Great River Rally

October 12th - 15th

Claremore, OK

34 International Rally

April 5th - 7th - 2005

Montgomery, TX


May 15th - 18th - 2006

Montreal, Quebec


August 20th 2007

Forest City, Iowa

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pioneers, interested in joining the TPFC, that weren’t considered before.I encourage you to visit our tpfc.net web site. Some of the clubs have their

own web site. We link their web site to the ITPFC web site. You can changedates and make corrections as necessary. I want to remind you to send photos,dates and locations of your campouts, as well as any stories of interest, to our“Hello Central” editor, Paul Rudeen.

Paul Rudeen1767 Royal DriveLas Cruces, NM 88011E-mail [email protected]

I want to remind everyone that Paul has volunteered to be the “Hello Central”editor and he is doing a great job. As he has stated before, our paper is only asgood as what you send to him. Thanks Paul.

Also, you can send the same information to your state web site coordinator,so that he/she can post it.

We will be looking forward to seeing everyone in Gillette, WY., during the33rd International Rally, at the Camp-Plex Multi Event Facility, June 13th to18th. Howard Jarrel is the International Wagonmaster for this rally and he andhis wife, Shirley, are very confident that the Colo/Wyo Pioneer Campers areready to welcome everyone to the “wonderful west where the deer and theantelope play and the buffalo still roam.”

Yours in Pioneering and Family Camping,Joe VenutiInternational DirectorITPFC

WYOMING-2004 PARTY ON THE PRAIRIE

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dampened things a bit, but everything went smooth.Thursday evening, our Chaplain, Tommy Seiler, led us in a tribute to the 9/

11 victims. Candles were provided, and we sang and prayed aloud and in silencein memory of the victims, their families and the heroes who saved so manylives.

Friday morning was spent filling the door prize bags. Friday afternoonBetty and Ed DiPietro arrived with the soup and sandwiches for dinner. CraigDusenbery got out his stove and pots and helped Betty with the soup, whileothers helped with setting up. Maureen O’Brien made placemats for the tablesand Tommy Seiler made up neat little bags with sand, shells and a cute sayingon the bag, so everyone could take home a bit of NJ. As our theme was “Downby the sea in 2003” the placemats and beach decorations were quite appropriate.Also all the Wagoneers provided cookies for dessert. The soup and sandwicheswere excellent and we had very little left over. Phyllis Ozeransky and GloriaFogel and their coffee crew made sure we had coffee available, as well as icedtea and lemonade. Dinner was followed by the rally executive board committee.

Saturday got off to a busy start with “coffee and” being available at8:30. Nancy Thompson ordered 10 dozen bagels and mini muffins, along

with cream cheese, butter and jelly. There was also orange juice and coffeeavailable. The serving tables were covered and decorated with flowers andeach type of gourmet bagel was in it’s own basket with a label identifying it. Itwas very nicely done and tasted good too! The opening ceremony and meetingwas started off with another prayer by Tommy. Skip Hendricks welcomedeveryone and reviewed the day’s activities. Door prizes were given out, .andJim Persing and Charlie Robinson had a chance to fill us in on regional activities.Betty Harris and her raffle team were selling tickets at the meals. They did anexcellent job in raising money to help defray the cost of the rally.

At 1:00pm on Saturday we had our ice cream social. There were manyservers helping out, and the ice cream was good, especially when it had some ofthe many available toppings on it. We had some time to socialize and then wehad a horse race. It was a fun event and many people had the chance to be ajockey and try to coax their horses to the finish line. I think all the participantshad fun, some went home with more money than they came with and there weresome lighter pockets also.

As the pavilion emptied out, the decorating committee, led by LindaHendricks, went to work. The drab pavilion started to take on the appearance ofa tropical isle. There were wall decorations, colored tablecloths, table decorationsand centerpieces, and the serving area was dressed for the luau. Lars Andersonset the stage up with his equipment and speakers as well as the decorations hebrought along. It was quite a sight when it was all done.

Ken Heins and Linda welcomed the arriving dinner guests and presentedthem with a lei. We had 114 people join us for the dinner. Lars entertainedeveryone and then the raffle prizes were awarded to the lucky ticket holders.And then it was time to eat. Nancy Thompson had recommended the catererbased on past experiences with them. And her choice was an excellent one. Wehad pulled pork, chicken, potato salad, baked beans and corn on the cob.Everything was delicious. And of course the Bell Wagoneers provided somereal good home made desserts and other treats to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.After dinner we were entertained by a Hawaiian dancer who performed sometraditional island dances for us. The Seiler’s and Betty Harris had seen herbefore, and suggested we consider her for entertainment at the rally. Anotherwise suggestion, as she was good. The rest of the evening Lars played hismusic, taught some dance steps, and had quite a good crowd up and dancingwith him and Lori.

Sunday morning Nancy Thompson was up early making donuts for everyone(well, at least she went to pick them up). The coffee crew was in action again,making sure everyone had their caffeine fix for the day. I had taken digitalpictures over the weekend, burned some cd’s in the morning and tried to giveone to those from the other Club’s who attended the breakfast. I will makemore for the Bell Wagoneers.

After breakfast was over, it was time to remove the decorations and cleanup. Yes, we left it cleaner than we found it! Many people from the other Clubsthanked us for putting on a great rally. I also received an email afterwardsthanking us for our hospitality.

I know I did not mention everyone’s name in this review, and please don’tbe offended. Every one who was there pitched in and helped whenever andwherever it was needed. Thank you for the door prizes, the donated raffle prizes,bringing the cookies and desserts and for helping with the setting up, decorating,serving the food, and cleaning up.

There was a lot of effort put into this rally, and we are fortunate enough tohave very active and dedicated member’s to help make a rally like this a success.

THANK YOU!

Respectfully submitted,

John O’Brien

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Hello Central is mailed to all the active membership of the TelephonePioneer Family Campers.

Officers: Joe Venuti, International DirectorCharles Robinson, Vice President, Eastern RegionJim Patterson, Vice President, Central RegionBob Mead, Vice President, Western RegionDallas Leier, International Administrator

Hello Central is published by the Telephone Pioneer Family Campers,1900 N. Aglen St.

Roseville, MN 55113-6502PHONE: (651) 489-9437

E-Mail [email protected]

Readers are invited to send information of interest to the“Hello Central” EditorPaul Rudeen,1767 Royal Dr.Las Cruces, NM 88011,or by E-Mail “[email protected]”(505)522-2939.

Matters of membership in the Family Campers should be addressed tothe International Administrator at the above address.

THE REST OF THE STORY.....From Arizona Phone Phokes News Letter

As many of us do, Audrey VanLeuken, treated herself to some fluffing &buffing at Gloria’s during the Pholks’ annual visit to Rocky Point last November.Audrey asked Gloria if she knew a good dentist for John to visit. Gloriarecommended her own brother who has his office at the Clinica Hospital SantaFe.

As they approached the Hospital for John’s appointment, they noticed aparked car with a Canadian license plate. In the waiting area they observed aman walking back & forth who was obviously distressed & upset. Audreyapproached him,introduced herself &offered assistance. Heidentified himself asTom Trutch &acknowledged that hewas the owner of theCanadian car. Theywere on their first bigtrip after retiring. Theyhad come to RP to meeta group, were late & the others had left. His wife, Sue, had fallen at the fishmarket, broken her hip & was there in the Hospital. He was unable tocommunicate with the staff, couldn’t get through on the card phone to Canada& didn’t seem to know what to do next. With his permission Audrey talkedwith the doctor who spoke English pretty well. After all options for her treatmentwere considered, Canada decided to send a jet for her. In the meantime, Suewas feeling quite cold. The blanket that was brought for her was clean but veryworn.

John took Tom to get some food & begin preparations for his departure toCanada with Sue. Tom Moore loaned Tom 2 duffle bags. John took Tom toPlaya Bonita, emptied the refrigerator in the motor home, arranged the storageof the Trutch’s rig & car & devised a “carrier” for the cat by punching holes ina box.

Audrey returned to Playa Elegante, picked up Joeann Wilson, who speaksSpanish & could assist with thecommunication back at theHospital. Another blanket wasrequested for Sue & this one wasas thin as the first one.By now the plane was arriving.The ambulance was called totransport Sue to it for $20. She,Tom & the cat flew home whereSue had surgery. She is

recovering. They returned to AZ in January. The VanLeukens took them backto RP to get their coach & car. Tom was very pleased to find everything just ashe had left it & very grateful to Audrey & John VanLeuken for their gracious& generous assistance.

After the original emergency was handled, Joeann Wilson returned to thelittle 6 bed Hospital & spoke with the Administrator. She agreed that they werevery short of hospital linens & those they did have were pretty shabby.. Joeannthought the Phone Pholks might be able to help & solicited a “wish list”. Joeannbrought it to the club & the response was immediate & enthusiastic.

Now that is the rest of the story!!!!!

TPFC CENTRAL REGIONby Jim Patterson

I have been trying for days to put together something good enough for youto read and enjoy but the closer the deadline gets, the harder it is to come upwith something. I have been watching how time changes as we “Mature.” Iwas a camper when I started to work for Ma Bell being raised on a farm in east

Texas that is bordered on one side by the Attoyac river which kept me outdoorsa lot while growing up. My brothers and I fish a lot after school and on weekendsthere were always some of our city friends that would come over and we wouldspend a night or two in the creek bank fishing and cooking over a camp fire. Wedidn’t have a rod and reel. We would dig worms or sien a ditch for bait and cutpoles from the cane breaks along the river bottoms. Most of our fishing wasdone by putting out set hooks up and down the river banks, running them aboutevery two hours and sitting around the camp fire telling tales and drinking coffeeboiled in a syrup bucket and if we were lucky enough to catch anything it wentin the frying pan. If anyone got any sleep they did it early in between stories orbefore they got so scared they couldn’t sleep. Sometime it would be breakingday before the brave fishermen would run the hooks. That is what I call camping.I always held fond memories of those times and looked forward to retiring andteaching my grand kids how to camp. We took my youngest grandson andgranddaughter camping last summer and I must say “Things have changed.”We went in the motor home with all their treats, like Nintendo with 40 differentgames, baby dolls, suntan lotion, mosquito repellent, ice cream, color TV, plentyof groceries and store bought watermelon and most of everything they owned.We had a great time but would you call that camping? Things do change.

One day you think the war in Iraq is over and the next day we loose a HueyHelicopter and 9 American Troops. The next day the spring grass is beginningto grow and the weather reports say the East coast is having the worst Arcticstorm in 150 years. Vermont had minus 27 degrees. I just saw where Foretravelcalled back 200 employees and it looked like camping was going to get betterthan when I filled up with diesel today the price had jumped up 6 cents a gallon.We were planning to sell some stock so we could go to Gillette, Wyoming forthe “International TPFC Rally” but with stock bouncing like a rubber ball and itseems like it continues to go lower than higher. Maybe I should have boughtinto Enron or Quest, even though you loose your money, you at least get youname in the news.

It’s sad when you see a good person doing a good job and without notice isreduced from a $70,000 job to a store clerk making minimum wage and notquiet old enough to draw Social Security because of the economy. You canthink or say what you like but folks, we are the lucky ones. If you researchedHistory, I don’t think you would find that any generation had it any better thanus. We should be thankful, so let’s get out and wash and wax our rigs and enjoywhat we can while we can.

Last year was a great year and this one will be even better because we canadd to the pleasant memories of the past. We did not get to make as many campouts as we would have like but the ones we did make were great. One in particular.It was the “5 State Great Rivers Rally” in Villa Ridge, Missouri. It was in abeautiful park, the weather was just right and entertainment that fit all of us.The food was all delicious, and plenty of it. Some said I enjoyed it so muchbecause I have never been in a state before that had as many Wineries.Everyone there won a prize and all the Hosts were the”Down Home” type ofpeople that really made you enjoy being there. I’m not taking anything awayfrom the International Rally that was held a week earlier at “Boon County FairGrounds.” The food was excellent, the entertainment was great and even thoughwe had a little rain, the weather was cool and very enjoyable. Al Fogel and hisstaff did an outstanding job.We have had several region Rallies through out the Central Region this pastyear and have more coming up in the near future and if any one in interested letme know and I will try to get the information to you.

The weather has changed a lot since we first started camping many yearsago. It seems as though we could predict the weather a little better when weplanned a camp out then. We could pick a nice weekend and even if we missedour prediction, we might get a local shower or a weak cold front which reallydidn’t bother much, but lately it goes from one extreme to the other. I try towatch the weather reports on TV or the radio and they are each different andchange drastically about every 15 minutes. Makes a fellow a little hesitant totry to plan a long trip in the late Fall or early Spring. I just don’t want to getstranded in snow or a hail storm or a flood. The rest I can handle. When we dogo camping, one of the most important thing to do is to remember:“LEAVE IT CLEANER THAN YOU FOUND IT”

Jim Patterson, VP Central Region, TPFC

�� EASTERN REGION REPORT�� EASTERN REGION REPORT�� EASTERN REGION REPORT�� EASTERN REGION REPORT�� EASTERN REGION REPORTThe 2003 Eastern Region Rally season started off in Perry Ga, in early May.

The rally was hosted by the” Peach State Pioneer Campers” in the Fair HarborRV Park. There was a lot to see in the area which kept everyone pretty busy, ifyou haven’t been there it is well worth the trip. It did get a little breezy oneevening especially for some of the members who forgot their tie downs. Forthose that attended we must say that the sausage and biscuits were as good aspromised. The next S.E.A.R rally will be held April 16-18, 2004 at ClerbrookResort in Clermont Florida hosted by the Sunshine Bells.

The 6th annual N.E.A.R. was held in” Big Timber Lake Resort” at CapeMay Court House and New Jersey, hosted by the Bell Wagoneers. It was a littledamp but the hosts had quite a busy schedule which included an Hawaiian Luaucomplete with Hawaiian dancers to include lessons from John for those whoneeded help. It was a great time as everyone did receive a lei from a member ofthe Bell Wagoneers. The next N.E.A.R. will be hosted by the Penn-Del ClubHill Campground in Kutztown, PA. October 8-10, 2004.

Then it was off to the 2003 International in Missouri, Al Fogle and all ofthe” KC Cuzins” put on an excellent rally, it was nice meeting all the friendsyou haven’t seen since the last International and making new ones. We saidgoodbye to Bob and June Bonn as Administrators, giving Bob time to catch upon the Honey-do list that June said has gotten quite long over the years. DallasLeier moving from the International Director to taking the large task ofAdministrator and electing Joe Venuti as the new International Director. Goodluck to all of them.

After the International a group of us headed for the Great Rivers 5 Staterally just outside St. Louis, the hosts were the “Gateway Family Campers.” Asexpected they put on one outstanding 5 state, all that attended are still talkingabout it, all I can say is “Thanks to their entire club for being such gracioushosts.”

As we go forward remember this is your International, it needs your supportto go forward, with out it there is no International. Keep your clubs active, letthe Administrator know about changes that need to be made on the membership.Submit your camping schedule for the up coming year so members visitingyour area can visit. Also remember that the Regional Vice Presidents are therefor you, use them.

Jim Persing, Eastern Region VP

Camp GroundsA rather old fashioned lady, always quite delicate and elegant, especially in

her language, was planning a weeks holiday in Sydney with her husband, so shewrote to a particular camping ground and asked for a reservation.

She wanted to make sure that the camping ground was fully equipped, butdidn’t know quite how to ask about the toilet facilities. She just couldn’t bringherself to write the word “toilet” in her letter.

After much thought, she finally came up with the old fashioned term“Bathroom closet” but when she wrote it down, she still thought she was beingto forward, so she started all over again, rewrote the letter, and referred to thebathroom closet as the B.C. “Does the camping ground have it’s own B.C.” iswhat she wrote.

Well, the camping ground owner wasn’t a bit old fashioned, and he justcouldn’t figure out what the old lady was talking about, so he showed the letteraround a few of the campers and the only thing they could come up with wasthat B.C. stood for Baptist Church, so he wrote the following reply.

Dear Madam:

I regret very much the delay in answering your letter, but I now take thepleasure of informing you that a B.C. is located nine miles north of our campingground, and is capable of seating 250 people at one time.

I admit that it is quite a distance away if you are in the habit of goingregularly but no doubt you will be pleased to know that a great number of campers

go there and many take their lunches along and make a day of it. They usuallyarrive nice and early and stay quite late.

The last time my wife and I went was six years ago, and it was so crowdedwe had to stand up the whole time we were there. It may interest you to knowthat there is a special supper planned there to raise money to buy more seats sothat everyone will be able to sit in comfort.

I would like to say that it pains me very much not to be able to go moreregularly, but it is surely no lack of desire on my part just that I am so busy mostof the time.

As we grow older, it seems to be more of an effort to go, especially in thecold weather. If you decided to come down to our camping ground perhaps Icould go with you the first time you go, sit with you and introduce you to all theother folks.

Remember this is a very friendly community.

Western Vice President ReportThe Oct.7-10 dates for the International Rally in Columbia, Missouri worked

out great for Betty & me. Autumn in Missouri is beautiful. We took our timegetting back to Arizona, finally getting home Nov.3. Five months on the road -great summer trip. The sign-up sheet I had at Columbia for the Quartzsite, AzRV & Travel Show Jan. 20-24, 2004 didn’t attract much attention. We had tenrigs parked on the “golf course” and many Pioneers and friends stopped by tovisit. Shopping kept everyone busy and we had great weather. Willie Smithfrom Utah cooked Brats in beer for everyone on Wed. evening. The ladiesfurnished pot-luck dishes to go with the Brats. We had a lot of visitors thatevening so Willie ran out of Brats but no one went away hungry. Wieners filledin for the Brats. On Thursday evening, Joe Venuti played his guitar for a couplehours. That brought a crowd. There were people standing in the streets listeningto his great music. Folks, try to get a visual image of this; sitting under the starswith good friends, a roaring campfire and Joe Venuti playing his guitar. It doesn’tget any better than that. The New Mexico Zia Drifters are hosting the RockyMountain Regional Rally June 3-7, 2004 at Red Rock State Park in Gallup,NM. This park is in a beautiful location and has great facilities for a large group.The Zia Drifters Wagon Master, John Perniciaro should have good attendanceat this rally. It is timed perfectly for all who attend to have plenty of time to getto the International Rally in Gillette, Wyo. June 14-18. The MontanaMountaineers and Wagon Master Mack Wille are hosting a multi-state campoutJune 6-9, 2004 at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, forty miles east of Butteon I90. This campout is also in a great location and timed perfectly for Pioneersfrom Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Alberta headed for Gillette. ! Drive Friendlyand see you in Gillette.

Western Region Vice President

Bob Mead,

Attitude is Everythingby Francie Baltazar-Schwartz

Jerry was the kind of guy you love to hate. He was always in a good moodand always had something positive to say. When someone would ask him howhe was doing, he would reply, “If I were any better, I’d be twins!” He was aunique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him aroundfrom restaurant to restaurant. The reason the waiters followed Jerry was becauseof his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a badday, Jerry was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of thesituation. Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up to Jerryand asked him, “I don’t get it! You can’t be a positive person all of the time.How do you do it?” Jerry replied, “Each morning I wake up and say to myself,

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WE NEED YOUR DONATION!!!

We would now like to “Pass-the-Hat” to ALL our members. At the

General Meeting, August 28th, 2000, in Astoria, OR our members

voted to invite ALL TPFC MEMBERS to support our International

Telephone Pioneer Family Camper organization by donating an annual

“fee” of $5.00 each year. Hopefully you have enjoyed your camping

experiences with friends, fellow workers and Telephone Pioneers and

VOTE, with your annual donation, to continue to support it. When we

mail “Hello Central” it goes out bulk mail. If you move it will not be

forwarded to you by the post office and it does not come back to us. It

goes to the dead letter office. YOU, MUST send us any address

changes. Yours in Pioneering, Joe Venuti International Director,

Telephone Pioneer Family Campers

Make check payable to: TPFC and mail it to:

TPFC, Dallas Leier, 1900 N. Aglen St., Roseville, MN 55113-6502

TPFC #____________Local Club

Name___________________________________________________

Name_____________________________Tele#___________________

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‘Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or youcan choose to be in a bad mood.’ I choose to be in a good mood. When somethingbad happens, I can choose to be a victim or I can choose to learn from it. Ichoose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I canchoose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life. Ichoose the positive side of life.” “Yeah, right, it’s not that easy,” I protested.“Yes it is.”Jerry said. “Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk,every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choosehow people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or badmood. The bottom line: It’s your choice how you live life.” I reflected on whatJerry said. Soon thereafter, I left the restaurant industry to start my own business.We lost touch, but I often thought about him when I made a choice about lifeinstead of reacting to it. Several years later, I heard that Jerry did somethingyou are never supposed to do in a restaurant business: he left the back door openone morning and was held up at gun point by three armed robbers. While tryingto open the safe, his hand, shaking from nervousness, slipped off the combinationlock. The robbers panicked and shot him. Luckily, Jerry was found relativelyquickly and rushed to the local trauma center. After 18 hours of surgery andweeks of intensive care, Jerry was released from the hospital with fragments ofthe bullets still in his body. I saw Jerry about six months after the incident.When I asked how he was, he replied, “If I were any better, I’d be twins. Wannasee my scars?” I declined to see his wounds, but did ask him what had gonethrough his mind as the robbery took place. “The first thing that went throughmy mind was that I should have locked the back door,” Jerry replied. “Then, asI lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live, orI could choose to die. I chose to live.” “Weren’t you scared? Did you loseconsciousness?” I asked. Jerry continued, “The paramedics were great. Theykept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into theemergency room and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses,I got really scared. In their eyes, I read, ‘He’s a dead man.’ I knew I needed totake action.” “What did you do?” I asked. “Well, there was a big, burly nurseshouting questions at me.” said Jerry. “She asked if I was allergic to anything.‘Yes.’ I replied. The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for myreply. I took a deep breath and yelled, ‘Bullets!’ Over their laughter, I told them,‘I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead.’” Jerry livedthanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude. Ilearned from him that every day we have the choice to live fully.

Attitude, after all, is everything.

Attitude.... continued from page 5 2003 TPFC InternationalColumbia, Missouri

The 2003" TPFC International Rally”was held in Columbia, MO. on October7th, 8th & 9th, and was a great success. TheHeart of America club all stepped up tothe tasks at hand and did a great job incarrying out their assignments. We alsohad a lot of good help from the GatewayClub from St. Louis, MO. Everyone wasfaced with multiple assignmentsthroughout the Rally planning andeventually the Rally itself. They all did afantastic wine and cheese party and lotsof “good ole” country hospitality.

During the day we had variousvendors in the pavilion displaying theirproducts and providing seminars on avariety of topics. Seminars on tire andweight safety, towing and braking, fire and life safety, health and medicine costs,traveling with pets and driving safer as we age, were all well attended. Outsidewe had three R/V dealers with various rigs on display.

The three tours: 1. Thecasino trip to Booneville, 2.The downtown tour to theMartin house, the candyfactory, the museum ofAnthropology@ MU andlunch in downtownColumbia, 3. The Fultontour to the “WinstonChurchill Memorial.” the”Berlin Wall” display andthe “Antique Car Museum”

were all enjoyed by those who went.

It was evident thatthose 478 of us thatattended like to eat as wehad 327 at the breakfast,399 at lunch and 449 atdinner to enjoy the finefood that was provided byChris Cakes and NemoFood Promotions.

The evenings werehighlighted by the greatentertainment we hadbooked for the Rally. “Carl Zschiegner, Loech & Hall” and” The Heart ofMissouri “chorus all provided us with three evenings of great entertainment.

In addition to all of this, throughout the Rally, we gave out over 200 doorprizes and gifts with the Hillbilly auction and the “Pot of Gold” raffle being big

attractions and getting a lotof participation.

I want to commend the“Boone CountyFairgrounds” and theirmanager and staff for all oftheir help and guidance inproviding us a great facility

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to hold our Rally and helping us to make it a great success. Also the “ColumbiaConvention Center” and their staff did a tremendous job in helping us with thetours and entertainment.

In summarizing we the “Heart of America Campers want to thank all ofthose who in any way helped us with putting on the “2003 TPFC Rally”. Wethink it was an outstanding rally brought about by a lot of planning, hard work,participation and last but not least all of you TPFC campers that came to sharein the hospitality of the Rally.“Y’AL COME BACK YA HERE”Thanks to all of you great peopleAl FogleTPFC Wagonmaster 2003

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Herman City Park, MOJuly 18 thru 20th, 2003

Mike decided to go the back way from where we live to Herman. I settledin for a nice drive and all of a sudden we were there. Here it was only 41 milesfrom our house to Herman City Park. Of course it was two lane very narrowroad but with enough to drink I didn’t mind at all. Most everyone else was thereby the time we got there on Friday. Our CO hosts the Savages were a littleunder the weather (Chris fell and hurt her arm) so we asked the Edwards to helpalso. Jim had already iced up the watermelons so it was just set up the camperand visit for a while with all our friends. A shady tree, a comfortable lawn chairand an icy drink –life is good.

After dinner Sandy proceeded to get out her very dangerous knife and cutup the Watermelon that was iced down just right. We made short work of twowatermelons and then it was time for the seed_spitting contest. Some were tooshy to join in but all gave catcalls as those brave souls lined up to give it a try.Nancy Singletary was our winner—she can spit just like a pro. Jan Robinsonneeds a few lessons. The rest of the evening was spent with some playing cardsand some just exchanging tall tales.

Saturday dawned with a promise of sunshine and warm weather.The meeting was called to order by Sandy Edwards at 10:00a.m.The secretary forgot the minutes so they were approved as received. The treasurerwas missing in action again but she called the Wagonperson with the balance inthe bank of $415.00. Karen Schenck asked Herman Singletary if he wouldtrade Wagonperson years with her because of health reasons. Herman agreed—so it now will read Herman Singletary Wagonmaster for 2004 and Karen SchenckWagonperson for 2005. All of the above was made into a motion by Jack Schenckand seconded by Ginney McClaskey. The motion was approved.

Old Business:The Hosts said that the Wine and cheese had been changed to Chocolate Wafflesand ice cream. The Singletary’s said the Christmas party will be December 7that Berkshire GrillNatural Bridge and St. Charles Rock Road.

New Business:Jim Ellis and Herman Singletary will do the church Service at the Internationalon Sunday. A lengthy discussion followed on the International and the requestfor our help.It was decided that Sandy would call Kansas City and find out the cost for thedays before the rally begins. Sandy found out that they would like us there forSaturday to park the rigs as they come in. Because of the cost per night somemembers are coming in on Friday and some on Saturday morning before10:00a.m. The Kansas City group will be there on Thursday.

Great Rivers RallyTreasurers report $200.00 to Bandanna’s and $126.00 to Southern Patch

Co. Camping may start on Friday night. Sandy has gotten a call asking, “Where

in the hell is Villa Ridge”. Being our fearless leader Sandy gave him instructionson how to get to Villa Ridge. .Wilbur and Mildred Moeller were the first to register.The following is a thumb nail sketch of who is doing what.Sunday—Church service Herman Singletary and Lou HoehleSunday Evening_Welcoming Janice Jackson and Kathy Boeckmann will set up

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Telephone Pioneer Family Campers

International Officers

2004-2005

International Director

Joe Venuti

4580 N. Placita De Las Chacras

Tucson, AZ 85718-6863

PHONE: (520) 299-5100

E-Mail [email protected].

Vice President Eastern Region

James Persing

863-647-3080 [email protected]

Vice President Central Region

Jim Patterson


Vice President Western Region

Bob Mead

[email protected]

Wagon Master

Howard Jarrell

970-523-5597

Chief Scout

Bob Kent

409-892-2468

Chief Look-out

Roger Desautels


Executive Committee

Don Tracy


Al Fogle


Tony Todaro


International Secretary

Maryann Bench

[email protected]

International Administrator

Dallas Leier

1900 N. Aglen St.

Roseville, MN 55113-6502

PHONE: (651) 489-9437

E-Mail [email protected]

2004 TPFC INTERNATIONAL RALLYCAM-PLEX EVENTS CENTER • GILLETTE WYOMING

JUNE 13, 14, 15,16, 17, & 18, 2004The Colo-Wyo Telephone Family Campers were in Gillette, WY. in June 2003 finalizing activities for the

2004 International Rally to be held June 13 thru 18, 2004.While working hard on the 2004 Rally, Dave & Marilyn Pohlmann took a little time out to visit with some

of the people at the Pioneer manor Assisted Living Facility in Gillette, WY. They presented the nursing homeand a resident with dried flower floral arrangements.

2004 is hastily approaching and the “Colo-Wyo Telephone FamilyCampers” are waist high in preparing for the “33rd Annual TPFC InternationalRally.” The Rally is being held at the Cam-Plex Events Center in Gillette,Wyoming in the wild, wild west. But really, Gillette is located in the NorthEast part of Wyoming, to our North is Montana and to our East is SouthDakota and Nebraska.

Directions to the Cam-Plex Events Center are as follows: Arriving from East or West on I-90 take Garner Lake Exit (#129)South 1 mile to the Cam-Plex, left at Indian Paintbrush Drive into the Cam-Plex. Arriving from the South on I-25, Exit 140 atDouglas, Wyoming, and take Hwy 59 North 107 miles to Gillette. Turn Right on Garner Lake Road (2nd traffic light) goapproximately 3 miles to Cam-Plex, turn right on Indian Paintbrush Drive into Cam-Plex.!!!!WATCH FOR SIGNS!!!

You can began arriving on Sunday June 13th and MUST vacate no later than 10:00AM Saturday June 19th . Extended dates must be made on your own with the Cam-Plex and will be based on availability.

Hookups will be 30 amp electrical, water and sewer on site. Camp Sites will bepre-assigned and grouped together by clubs. The tours will be finalized based on interestfrom our final registration.

The proposed program is as follows:Sunday June 13th: Early Arrival-Parking & RegistrationMonday June 14th: Parking & Registration

Tentative Tour Mount RushmoreTuesday June15th: Parking and Registration

Tentative Tour Deadwood, SDGolf TournamentSafety SeminarCatered DinnerEntertainment (evening)

Wednesday June 16th: Parking & registration(if required)Coffee & DonutsOpening Ceremonies2005 Montgomery, Texas Pre-RegistrationTentative Tour-Coal MineBingo (evening)

Thursday June 17th: Coffee & DonutsTentative Tour-Devils TowerSafety SeminarCraft and TPFC International SalesPin Swap2005 Montgomery, Texas Pre-RegistrationBingo (evening)

Friday June 18th: Coffee & DonutsGeneral Membership MeetingTentative Tour-Coal MineCatered DinnerSpeakers/SpeakersEntertainment Closing Ceremonies

Saturday June 19th: Vacate the Cam-Plex

PS: You will be given door prize tickets when you register - HOLD ON TO THEM ALL THRU THE RALLY- because Door Prizes will be drawn throughout the rally. Remember also to check the “Bulletin Board in Energy Hall” (frequently) for numbers that have been drawn and not claimed.

Hope to see all of you at out “Party On the Prairie” in Gillette, Wyoming in June 2004.

COLO-WYO. FAMILY CAMPERS WISH YOU SAFE & HAPPY TRAVELS

This is wide-eyed and bushy tailedLou Hoehle being awakened at 6:30AM for his breakfast-in-bed requestat the 2003 International Rally lastOctober in Columbia, MO. On theregistration form, Lou requestedBreakfast-in-bed as a “SpecialNeed”. The waitress, in uniform, isLinda Pippenger, who was in chargeof catering services at the rally. Incase you are wondering what wascooked up and on the plate, it’s an

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Past InternationalDirector’s Message 2004Our group arrived at the 32nd International TPFC rally on Sunday the 5th of

October. Four RV’s left Minnesota in one group. Two more units joined us in

Pella, Iowa and two more joined our group a couple of miles before we entered

the fair grounds. The welcome committee was out in full force when we arrived.

They checked us in at the gate and then there was an escort to take us to the

campsite.

A BIG THANK YOU to Al & Lavon Fogle, Linda & Don Peppenger, Bob

& June Bonn and Don French. The many TPFC members from Missouri, Kansas

Rocky Mountain Regional Rally 2003Rocky Mountain Regional Rally 2003Rocky Mountain Regional Rally 2003Rocky Mountain Regional Rally 2003Rocky Mountain Regional Rally 2003Many hugs and thanks go out to all who attended the recent October Rallies, the Rocky Mountain Regional

Rally in Burlington Colorado and the T.P.F.C. International in Columbia, Missouri. Nothing outside of enjoyableseems to sum up the camping experience that we all had. Many more memories were made due to our ampleFamily Camper attendance and campaigning efforts. We were victorious in attaining our very own “Joe Venuti”as the new International Director of the T.P.F.C., replacing Dallas Leier who accepted the position of InternationalAdministrator, replacing Bob Bonn who retired. Joe, upon receiving his nomination, immediately called onour own Maryann Bench to continue her attributes as International Secretary of the T.P.F.C. Arizona familyCampers should feel mighty proud to host all the new officers and continue to support future growth to theT.P.F.C. organization.

Carol Geiss, our Secretary, has contributed the latest on ourOctober travels:Burlington, Colorado was the location for the Rocky MountainRally, hosted by the Colorado-Wyoming Telephone FamilyCampers. Approximately 40 rigs from seven states gathered at miller R.V. Park. Fourteen rigs were in attendancefrom Arizona. Two of these were CSB’s. Thursday morning, the official start of the rally, brought cold weather, windand rain. Most people stayed in their rigs most of the day dueto the weather. Arrangements were made for us to have use ofthe saloon at Burlington’s “Old Town” and by 5:00 P.M. a goodcrowd had gathered at the saloon for munchies and mingling.A catered dinner followed in the museum building, which I wastold, was very good.

Friday Morning dawned beautifully. Some went to the saloon for coffee and donuts while others waitedto show up for the carousel ride and bar-b-que lunch; even thought this reporter did not attend. I understandit was all very nice and everyone especially enjoyed the carousel, a national historic landmark. I did showup after lunch to see the can-can dancers, which came form the local high school and also from the Colorado-

Wyoming Family Campers. What good sports Doug Cook and Ron Hathaway were to dress up as can-can dancers toentertain us, along with the girls. Bob Mead was Chosen “Big Spender” by the Girls as they serenaded him. Betty isstill laughing about that. She said ‘NOT.” Free time after the show to see “Our Town” or check out Burlington.Games and cards in the campground office in the evening and getting ready to leave in the morning for International.Thanks to Doug and Viola Cook and those that helped them for all their hard work and making this an enjoyablegathering.

Taken From COPPER STATE BELLS NEWS LETTER

Montreal 2006It’s an invitation to all TPFC.

Where: Montreal Quebec Canada • When: May 15th , 17th and 18th 2006In 2002 after having been challenged by the TPFC in the Eastern Region, Colette and I decided to host a nonofficial rally near Montreal. Every one enjoyed their visit and word got around that the rally was a success.The report may be read on the TPFC internet site www.tpfc.net then click “States” then “Pennsylvania” Onthe opening page of the Keystone Roamers, click “pictures” then “2002 Montreal Rally” There is a verygood description of the things to do and see in the area. The campground where the rally will take place mayalso be checked at www.campingalouette.comWhen we attended the NEAR Rally in the Fall of 2002, we were approached by many members and executivesincluding the region VP. to organize the International Rally for 2006. Since we do not have a local TPFCclub in the area the rally will be supported by the Eastern Region and it will take place near Montreal. Thisrally will be a team effort: Every club in the regionwill have an area of responsibility in the preparationand hosting such an event.It is also possible to extend the rally into a 2 or 3

weeks vacations. A discount rateagreement is being worked out for theweeks before and after the rally.

In 2006 we will.........

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Past Message.... continued from page 8and all others that helped. The “Country Cousins”

really had a GREAT Rally.

On Monday the tours started and you could go

to various places. Some of the Pioneers went on the

Casino tour; some came back happy, some not so

happy. Then we had the downtown Columbia tour.

The tour included, the Martin House Mall, a Candy

Factory (hum good), and the Museum of

Anthropology at Missouri University (very

interesting). Tuesday’s tours went to Fulton, MO.

We went to an Antique car Museum, (the Dairy

Queen next door received a lot of extra business)

and the Winston Churchill Memorial and we where

able to see a section of the Berlin Wall. Two very

interesting places. Now talk about interesting

seminars. To name just a few. Towing and Braking,

Tire Safety, Fire and Life Safety with a Live Burn

Demonstration that you could participate in. There

where vendors and RV dealers. With all of the many

different actives going on a person didn’t have much

time to eat and sleep.

At the opening ceremonies the Columbia City

Fire Department presented the colors. Linda

Pippenger gave the invocation. A singer from the

Stephens College of Music led us in the United States

and Canadian National Anthems. We had speakers

from the County Commissioner, Fairground

Manager, Convention Service Manager and Lou

Hoehle from the TPFC.

We had about 225 RV’s and several of the TPFC

members staying at the near by motels.

At the Columbia Missouri 2003 Rally we had

two nominations for the International Director:

Charlie Robinson and Joe Venuti and one nomination

for Central Region V-P; Jim Patterson. A paper ballot

vote was taken for the International Director’s

position and Joe Venuti was elected. Thank you

Charlie and Joe for running for this position.

Congratulations Joe. Jim Patterson ran unopposed.

Thank You, Jim for the past 3 years as the Central

Region V-P and we look forward to the next 3 years.

Thank You to Mickey Haydel for serving on the

executive board these past years.

April 15th, 2004 is the last day for nominations

for the Eastern Region Vice President and the

International Director. Please send them to the

International Director Joe Ventui, 4580 N. Placita

De Chacras, Tucson, AZ 85718-6863 or e-mail

[email protected]

Roger Desaultels from Quebec Canada made a

bid to hold the 2006 International near Montreal,

Quebec. They won the bid and plan to hold the rally

in May of 2006. Thank you Roger for stepping

forward to make a bid for the rally. Lorna and I are

looking forward to your rally near Montreal and hope

a lot of others are doing the same. I am sure that you

will have a lot of help from the NEAR, Pioneer

Family Campers.

Dave Hemmer from the 10,000 Lakes Family

Campers in Minnesota made a bid to hold the 2007

International Rally at the Winnebago Industry

Factory Campground in Forest City Iowa. They won

the bid and plan to hold the rally in August of 2007.

Thank You, Dave for the Central Region bid. We

look forward to seeing the Winnebago facilities and

campground.

The weather was a little cool and we did have a little

rain. On the last evening Bob & June Bonn let us on

a parade through the campground in our vehicles

because it was too muddy to walk.

Howard Jarrell, the International Wagon master

and a host of Pioneers from Colorado and Wyoming

have been working diligently on this years rally. This

year’s rally will be held June 13th thru the 18th.

“WYOMING – 2004 PARTY ON THE

PRAIRIE.” The rally will be held at the “Cam-Plex

Multi Event Facilities, Gillette, Wyoming. They have

the tours listed on the state Colorado/Wyoming web

site. Check it out for some very interesting tours.

At the 2004 International Rally in Gillette we

will be accepting bids from the Western Region for

the International Rally in 2008 and from the Central

Region for the International Rally in 2009.

Have you checked the TPFC.NET web site

lately? More clubs now have their own web site.

We then link that web site from the International

TPFC web site. We would like to see more of the

clubs have a web site. You can change dates and

make corrections as necessary. It sure is nice when

you are traveling to take a look at the state web site

to see if there are any campouts in that area.

Please send news items, photos, dates and places

of your campouts to the “Hello Central” editor, Paul

Rudeen, 1767 Royal Dr., Las Cruces, NM 88011 or

e-mail Paul at [email protected] or your state web

site coordinator so that they can post them.

First, I would like to thank my wife, partner

and better half Lorna, for the many hours of

assistance that she gave in helping do the job. She

was always there to give advice and comments and

I could not have done the job without her. I would

like to thank, Lou Hoehle, Charlie Robinson, Bob

& June Bonn, Slim Zimmerman, Joe Venuti, Jim

Persing, Jim Patterson and the many others for their

support and help.

Thank you for letting me serve as your

International Director of the Telephone Pioneer

Family Campers the past six years. It was indeed an

honor and privilage to do so.

Yours in Pioneering, Dallas Leier

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Donuts_ Monday/Jackson’s Tuesday/Hardesty Wednesday/SavageMonday Evening Meal_Dessert_make 1 batch of cookies_set up/Ginney McClaskey andChris SavageTuesday_Chili Cook off/Mike Hardesty and Jim EdwardsTuesday Evening_Card Bingo/Mary HardestyWednesday_Golf/Jackson and SingletaryWednesday – games Outdoor/Bruce Boeckmann and Kenny KingWednesday—games Indoor/Board games available

July Blanc will purchase anything you think you will need—please contact her directly.Jack Schenck made a motion to adjourn and Jim Edwards seconded. The meeting was

adjourned at 11:00a.m.The men settled down to bar_b_que brats and chicken wings while the ladies took off

for lunch in Herman and a little antique shopping. Jan and I decided to walk back to thecampground, the other ladies drove back. I hate to admit that we should have ridden back

with them, as it really was hot.Potluck was once again wonderful with all kinds of goodies. Kathy Boeckmann is a

definite asset to the potlucks. Cheesecake at a camp out, oh yeah.After dishes and clean up then Mike and I got busy with the waffles and ice cream.

They were very good if I must say so. Then the women proceed to play cards. Jan R. andI were partners and almost won a game but Jan assured me that if we had won it would snowthe next day. I think that is like saying a snow balls chance in hell.

Herman Singletary with Jim Ellis led Sundays’ church service as our choir director.Kenny was really missed, sorry Jim but Kenny is a hard act to follow.

Well that was about it for the weekend—we had a good time and a nice campground.The next camp out we will elect a new Wagonmaster for 2006 and a new Treasurer and

Secretary. I would like to give you advance notice that I would like a year or two off fromthe Secretarial job. I have been at this since 1993. Folks that is ten years and I amgetting burnt out. Please someone give it a go.

Respectfully submitted, Mary J. Hardesty, Secretary

Executive Committee Meeting • Telephone Pioneer Family CampersColumbia, Missouri, October 6, 2003

International Director, Dallas Leier, called the ExecutiveCommittee Meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. A sign-up sheet waspassed around.

Those present:Maryann Bench International SecretaryBob and June Bonn International AdministratorsRoger Desautels GuestAl Fogle Wagonmaster 2003Mickey Haydel Wagonmaster 2000

Judy Hagan Secretary/Tony TodaroDave Hemmer Wagonmaster 10,000 LakesLou Hoehle GuestHoward Jarrell Wagonmaster 2004Charles Kadlec GuestDallas Leier International DirectorBob Mead Western Region V.P.Jim Patterson Central Region V.P.Jim Persing Eastern Region V. P.

Paul and Bernadean Rudeen GuestTony Todaro Wagon Master 2001Bruce Tracy GuestDon Tracy Wagonmaster 2002Charlie Robinson Bell Tel. TrampersJoe Venuti GuestVerlin P. (Slim) Zimmerman Guest

Dallas thanked Maryann Bench for accepting the position of Secretary. Minutes from the 2002Executive Committee Meeting were reviewed and read. On a motion by Jim Persing, seconded byJim Patterson, the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved as corrected.

Bids for 2006 and 2007 RallyIn order to accommodate the waiting guests, Dallas temporarily went to New Business and openedthe bidding for the 2006 Rally.Roger Desaultels from Quebec, Canada bid for Montreal, Quebec. At an N.E.A.R. Rally, area with140 sites. They are planning on May of 2006, the week prior to Canada.

Victoria Day Weekend (about May 22). Campground owner will let people in at least one weekearlier at a 15% discount to TPFC members. There will be local entertainment and meals. BellWagoneers of New Jersey will do the registration, since most of the campers are in the U.S. and it willalleviate the need to exchange money. Roger will handle the campground, food, entertainment andtours. Since there are only a few members in Canada, various Eastern Region Clubs will volunteerhelp.

There were no other bids for 2006. On a motion by Mickey Haydel, seconded by Al Fogel, thebid for Montreal. Quebec in 2006 was approved.

Dallas opened the bidding for the 2007 Rally.Dave Hemmer: From the 10,000 Lake Campers bid Forest City, Iowa at the Winnebago FactoryCampground. The rally site had 1,500 sites with 30amp and 144 with 50-amp. There is water at theend of every row, so campers will have to daisy chain. There are two dumpsites on the property.Winnebago has their own catering service, a carpeted 60 x 200 air-conditioned arenas, with harddance floor and stage. There are also other out building, a club house and lodge with up to 15 roomsavailable to be rented. They are adjacent to a golf course. There is a room for the Executive Mayor ofnear by Mason City, Iowa. The Mayor has sent a big welcome to the TPFC campers. the Chamber ofCommerce will coordinate. Dave is planning to have tours of the Winnebago Plant and a tour to theMall of America. He has told Winnebago that we may have 300-500 rigs.

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INTERNATIONALADMINISTRATOR’S MESSAGE 2004

The TPFC members that attended the Columbia, MO Rally this fall saw in a way how

I felt about this job and the good work that our previous administrator’s Bob & June Bonn

did. Although Bob was appointed the administrator I could see from the outside looking in

that June helped out a lot. They make a great team. I had worn my LARGE clown shoes on

the stage and held up my feet, one at a time, to show the members that I felt I was going to

try to fill some mighty big shoes. No clowning around, I will do my best. Over the period of

twenty years as the International Administrator, Bob & June where very dictated to the job.

They attended many TPFC campouts during this time and would spend many hours to

maintain the TPFC roster plus all of the other duties of the administrator. They would travel

many miles to spread the word about the TPFC. They wore out at least one Ford van that I

know of and now driving a Ford one-ton truck. During the past six years as your TPFC

International Director, Bob & June along with others gave me a lots of help along the way.

It is very difficult in one paragraph to express my thanks to Bob & June for the many hours

of volunteerism and dedication that they gave to the Telephone Pioneer Family Campers.

Bob & June, we THANK YOU and appreciate the effort that you have given the TPFC.

WYOMING-2004 PARTY ON THE PRAIRIE is the theme for this years rally on June

13th thru the 18th in Gillette, Wyoming. Howard Jarrell, the International Wagon master and

many others have had some of the tours lined up for a couple of years. Now comes the time

for the TPFC members to go to Gillette and enjoy what the 2004 rally team has been working

on. They have tours scheduled for: Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse Memorial June 14th.

Deadwood South Dakota, Gold Dust Casino, Spear Fish Canyon, June 15th. Devils Tower,

June 17th and the Coal Mine tour on the 16th & 18th. If you have Internet access go the

TPFC.NET web site and check out the tours and the information on the Cam-Plex RV

Parks.

Paul Rudeen, many others and myself have been trying to bring the TPFC roster up to

date. Bob & June had said that this was a constant battle and that it would take many hours

of your time. It seems like when people move they just don’t let us know that they have

moved. Then in a year or so they wonder why they are not receiving the “Hello Central.” So

please send us this change of address so that the “Hello Central” can come to your correct

address. We send the “Hello Central” bulk mail, so if we send it to the incorrect address it

will go to the dead letter office.

We are going to try something a little different in the next year or two with the TPFC

members that have a winter address. If you have a winter address and are there until the 30th

of April each year, send us that address. We are going to put some flags in the roster database

so that when we send out the “Hello Central” it will go to your winter address. This way we

will do only one mailing. It will save the TPFC postage. In past years when the “snowbirds”

went back to their summer address we would then send out the “Hello Central” first class.

I would like to THANK the TPFC members that have already sent in their 2004

DONATION to keep the TPFC going. The members that have not yet sent in there donations

for this year, we need your support. The TPFC doesn’t receive any financial support from

outside of our members.

Thank you, Bruce Tracy for being the TPFC.NET web site coordinator and thank

you to the many others that have or have offered to help me on this new assignment.

Signed, Dallas Leier, International Administrator

the bid for Forest City, Iowa was approved.International Director’s Report

Dallas reported that there were many hits on our website. He would like to see more states on thewebsite. People can check if they are in the area to see if any club is having a rally. Dallas thankedBruce Tracy for being Webmaster. Bob Bonn stated that we need to find a way to arrange payment forthe website. Dallas thinks we should go to the use of a debit card billed to the TPFC. The cost is $7.95a month. It is $3.00 extra to get a bill so we need to change out method of payment. A letter to bewritten to transfer the billing.

REPORTS BY VICE PRESIDENTSEastern region: Jim Persing reported. Jim congratulated Bob and June for 20 years of service as Administrators

of the ITPFC. Florida hosted the 2002 International Rally in April, even though the turnout was lessthan expected, those that missed it missed a wonderful time.and a great rally.

Don Tracy will report on the results of the Rally during Old Business. There was a campout inMontreal in August of 2002, hosted by Roger and Colette Desaultels and even though he and Kaycouldn’t attend he had heard from some of those who attended that it was fantastic. The 5th AnnualN.E.A.R. Rally was held in Frontier Town in Ocean City, Maryland, Hosted by the Bell Tel Trampers.It was a little damp but there was enough dry time to enjoy the sights and all the kids in costume forHalloween. The 6th Annual N.E.A.R. Rally will be hosted by the Penn Del Club at Pine Hill CG,Kutztown, PA, October 8,9,10, 2004. The 2003 S.E.A.R. Rally was held in Fair Harbor RV Park inPerry, GA. It was hosted by the Peach State Pioneer Campers, It was a little breezy especially forthose that didn’t tie down their awnings. There was a lot to see in the area, which kept you pretty busy.The next S.E.A.R. Rally will be hosted by the Florida Sunshine Bells April 16-18, 2004 at ClerbrookResort in Clermont, FL. Pre-registration is available from Ron and Sue Wilson from the FloridaGroup. On a sad note, Helen South passed away in February, she was the wife of Ron, the 1978International Wagonmaster, also Archie Fleming passed away in May, he was the Fist InternationalWagonmaster in 1972, they gave a lot to the TPFC and were good friends and will be missed.

Central Region: Jim Patterson reported. The following Region and State Rallies have been heldsince the 2002 Florida International.South Central–5 State Region Rally-June 10-12,2003, Lebanon, Tenn, 65 in attendance.Great Lakes–5 State Region Rally, Sept. 6-8 2002, Hopedale, Ill., 52 units in attendance.Great Lakes–5 State Region Rally, Sept. 11-13, 2003, Rising Sun, Ind., 48 in attendance.Great Rivers-5 State Region Rally, October 2002, Winfield, Kansas. 98 units attending.Great Rivers-5 State Region Rally, October 12-15, 2003 in Villa Park, Missouri 72 registered.Texas State–State Rally, May 1-4, 2003 in Boline, TesasMissouri State –State Rally, Memorial Day Weekend 2003

Jim also thanked Bob and June for all their service as International Administrators.Western Region: Bob Mead Reported.

Ramblin’ Rose Campers hosted a Rally in Alberta, Canada; there were 7 from AZ. and 2 from ID.Rocky Mountain Region Rally was held September, 9-12, 2002 39 rigs attended, some from Floridathat had found out about our Rally on the website. Two Arizona Clubs, Arizona Phone Pholks andCopper State Bells met with the Host Club, the Zia Drifters and had a Rally in Las Cruces, NM, May6-8, 2003 with 30 rigs attending. In August 2003 Canada invited us to a Rally–trying to get 3 WesternStates and Canada together before the International Rally in 2004. The Rocky Mountain RegionRally had just taken place in Burlington, Colorado.Nine Clubs form 8 states were there–no one from California, Next year the Rocky Mountain RegionRally will be at Red Rocks Park in Gallup, New Mexico, June 1-4, 2004, hosted by the Zia Drifters.Bob Bonn stated that some people prefer the smaller rally–that’s why we have a good response toRegional Rallies.

Administrative Office Report:Bob Bonn explained that Dallas has taken over as Administrator and he will “keep it going.” BobBonn gave the following Reports, which were in all the Executive Committee Member’s folders.Please retain these reports as part of the minutes.

Membership Report–September 2–3Financial Report–03-06-02 to 08-31-03Suggested Budget Expenses–2003-2004

Membership: There were 27 new members and one reinstated. There are 5,062 records in thedatabase, 3,436 with valid addresses. A majority of the members associate with a club.

Financial Report:The balance is $6,764.00. Donations have tapered off, 240 people sent donations.

Bob reminded the Committee that we are the Committee of the TPA (Art. ll Sect. 2). Bob hasincluded a copy of the TPFC graphics in the folders for use on any registration forms that the clubsmay print and send to members. The Membership and Name Badge Forms now have Dallas’ address.Mickey Haydel asked that the Name of the Oregon Club be corrected to read Oregon Trail Pioneersnot Oregon Trail Campers.

Old BusinessReport on 2003 Rally:

Al Fogle reported that there were 239 registered, 225 are here, 2 in motels, a total of 471 people.Thirteen rigs did not show. He apologized to Bob Mead for omitting him as the Western Region V.P.in the program.Al thanked Fred Herman and Bruce Tracy for setting up the website for the 2003 Rally. The Rally hasnot been able to get many vendors because of other Fall Festivals and the economy. Insurance was aproblem–it took 8 month to set up insurance. Through Donna Blade in Denver they paid $500 for aTwo Million Dollar policy.

Executive Meeting, October 6.... continued from page 11 Report on 2002 Rally:Don Tracy reported that the Rally was very successful. There were 205 total units, 414 people. Theyserved 730 dinners and 482 breakfasts. After all the bills were paid, the balance was $7,082.63. Thedisbursement of funds included: A Thank You Dinner for the Sunshine Bells, $5,5740 divided among7 local Telephone Pioneer chapters to be used for “A Book About Me” or related reading aids asrecommended by Gov. Bush, and $287 to pay miscellaneous bills. Don’s Club with help from SueWilson has put together a Rally Booklet with helpful hints for the other clubs that will be planning afuture International Rally.

Report on 2004 Rally:Howard Jarrell reported on the rally to be held in the Cam-Plex in Gillette, Wyoming, June 13-18,2004. They have set up meals, entertainment, tours and golf. Rex brown will be here at the GeneralMeeting to answer questions. There are 750 sites with full hook-ups, 150 handicapped spaces and162 in another campground areas. You will be assigned a site as you sign up and you will be parkedwith your club. The tours will be Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, 2 half-day tours to a Coal Mine, anda tour to Devil’s Tower. The camping cost will be $22 per night. You will be able to come in onSunday and leave the following Saturday. The Cam-Plex is 3/4 of a mile from I-90.

Report on the 2005 Rally:Jim Patterson reported on the Rally for Bob Kent, who was unable to be at the meeting. The Rally willbe in Montgomery, Texas on April 5,6,7, 2005. The three Texas Clubs are looking forward to seeingyou in 2005 in Montgomery, Texas. The resort has been reserved. “Haven’s Landing” is the Cadillacof RV Resorts in Texas. Paved, curb and guttered streets, paved wide pads, complete with table,20,30, and 50 amp power at all sites. A 150 by 100 foot oak-floored, air-conditioned grand ballroom,and enclosed heated pool and other activity facilities are available. Shopping of every kind is near byfor the ladies. Houston, NASA Space Center, Galveston and the Gulf of Mexico are within a reasonabledistance. The Blue Bonnet Bells, Ding-A-Lings and Pioneer Ramblers will be awaiting your arrivalfor a great Rally. A display showing the park facilities will be in the building in the registration areafor your viewing. “You All Come Now, You Hear.”

Report on 2001 Rally:Tony Todaro thanked everyone for their prayers and calls for his wife, Lorraine. The Cajun Campershave donated 2 baskets to be raffled off at this years’s International Rally and he encouraged otherclubs to bring door prizes for future International Rallies. Tony thanked Judy Hagan for all her help.In 2006, Louisiana will host a 5 State Rally.

New BusinessElection of Officers:

Dallas stated that as of August 7th there were 2 nominations for International Director; Charlie Robinsonand Joe Venuti, and one nomination for Central Region V.P., Jim Patterson. Dallas asked CharlieRobinson and Joe Venuti to speak at the General Meeting. There will be an election by ballot forInternational Director at the General Meeting and Jim Patterson will run unopposed. On a motion byJim Patterson, seconded by Howard Jarrell, the two nominations for International Director of CharlieRobinson and Joe Venuti were accepted. On a motion by Mickey Haydel, seconded by Al Fogel, theone nomination for Central Region V.P. of Jim Patterson was accepted.

Working Fund:Working fund will be $10.00 to cover administration fees. Bob Bonn feels we should explain theworking fund to the membership. There was a discussion on how the working fund works. HowardJarrell wanted to know why everyone has to pay for the ITPFC on the Working Fund.

Rotation of Vice Presidents:Jim Persing stated that the Northeast Region Clubs feel that the Vice President rotation should bechanged to a 4-year rotation so it will coincide with the International Rally. That way the Rally will beheld in the same Region in which a new Vice President needs to be elected. Right now it falls out ofsynch. A discussion on how to solve this problem followed. Should there be a committee to look intothis problem? Should the Rally area rotation Be WCE, WCE or WCECWECE? Many people cometo the International rally when it is Central because it draws from both coasts. There has been a lossof clubs in the Northeast, no clubs in upper NY, NH, VT, and MA. Dallas decided the Region VicePresidents should look into this and bring their conclusions back to next years’s Committee Meeting.

Changes to the ITPFC Constitution:Article I, Section 2, gives an official address for the TPFC that no longer exists. Do we need to havean address in this section? Can we use the current International Administrator’s address? On a notionby Howard Jarrell, seconded by Jim Patterson, Article I, Section 2 of the TPFC Constitution waschanged to read: the address of the current International Administrator. Article I, Section 3, states thatthe area of the TPFC shall be that of the TP. On a motion by Jim Patterson, seconded by MickeyHaydel, Article I, Section 3 of the TPFC Constitution was changed to read: The territory of TelephoneFamily Campers shall be the following boundary lines as established to be applicable to holding theInternational Rallies.

Other New Business:Bob Mead asked if it is OK for guests to attend in International Rally and can they use a registrationform? A guest will be allowed if there is room and has to be accepted by the host club of the InternationalRally. A guest has no voting rights and they should use a regular registration form and indicate thatthey are a guest of an official member. Don Tracy motioned that the International send a letter to eachClub that suggests that they send a $5 fee for each member as a club annual donation. Jim Pattersonamended the motion that each club contributes a donation to use as a door prize at the InternationalRally. A letter may be sent or this request may be stated in the Hello Central. Dallas thanked Bob andJune Bonn for their 20 years of service as Administrators.A motion to adjourn by Mickey Haydel was seconded by Jim Patterson.The Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Maryann D. Bench, International Secretary, Copper State Bells

Al Fogel, 2003 Wagonmaster, called the General Membership Meeting to order at10:00 on October 9, 2003.

Al gave instructions for departing the Rally site, and some housekeepingannouncements and then turned the gavel over to International Director Dallas Leier.

Dallas thanked the Missouri Clubs for the wonderful job that they had done on theirRally. Dallas stated that he had some “big shoes to fill” by taking over the Administrator’sjob from Bob and June Bonn.

The Secretary read two motions from the Executive Committee Meeting:1. A motion to accept the two nominations for the International Director–Charlie

Robinson and Joe Venuti. Motion so moved by Slim Zimmerman and secondedby Terry Little and approved.

2. A motion to accept the nomination for Central Vice President : Jim Patterson.Motion so moved by Terry Little and seconded by Don Herbert and approved.

Ballots were passed out for voting for the International Director. Dallas explainedthat only TPFC members could vote and there was a space to indicate your TPFC number.There is a Committee to count the ballots. Dallas introduced Charlie Robinson and JoeVenuti and each spoke to the members about their qualifications and interest in runningfor Director.

The Secretary read the minutes from the 2002 General Membership Meeting. On amotion by Charlie Robinson, seconded by Bob King, the minutes of the last meeting wereapproved.

Dallas announced that this is the 3rd and final year for Mickey Haydel on the ExecutiveCommittee. He thanked Mickey and Barb Haydel for their rally and service to the TPFC.

OLD BUSINESSAl Fogle-2003 Rally: Al said he was glad to get rid of “Mr. Ugly” after having it for

18 months! The 2003 Rally had 320 Pre-Registered, final count 254, 15 canceled. Thereare 478 people on the grounds, 449 to dinner, 329 to breakfast and 329 to lunch. The RV’sat the Rally consisted of 159 Motor Homes, 48 Fifth Wheels and 40 Trailer. If they werelined up bumper to bumper they would stretch out 11/2 miles.

Don Tracy-2002 Rally: Don’s son Bruce is the webmaster for TPFC.net. He can helpany club set up a link with the TPFC website. We need to keep the website updated.

Final summary for the 2002 rally: There were 205 rigs, 414 people, 730 dinners, 482breakfasts, 2 free ice cream socials, and 2 free hot dog lunches. Lazydays gave SunshineBells a $2,500 check for the Rally. The final balance was $7,082 after paying all the bills.The Sunshine Bells had a dinner, at which they paid tribute to George Pentz who was theoriginal Wagonmaster. The balance was divided among seven Pioneer Clubs. The SunshineBells have put together a booklet “Ideas for Putting on a Rally” to help future Wagonmasters.Don asked future Wagonmasters contribute to the book in the future.Reports by Region Vice Presidents

Eastern Region-Jim Persing: Jim thanked the Sunshine Bells for the 2002 Internationalrally. It has been 18 months since we had an International rally. In August of 2002 therewas a campout in Montreal hosted by Roger and Colette Desaultels. The 5th AnnualN.E.A.R. Rally was held in Frontier Town in Ocean City Maryland. The 6th AnnualN.E.A.R. Rally was held in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, hosted by the BellWagoneers. The 2004 N.E.A.R. Rally will be hosted by the Penn Dell Club in Kutztown,PA. on October 8,9,10. The 2003 S.E.A.R. Rally will be at Clermont Resort in Clermont,FL on April 16,17,18 hosted by the Sunshine Bells. On a sad note, Helen South (wife of1978 Wagonmaster, Ron) and Archie Fleming (First International Wagonmaster, 1972)have passed away.

Central Region-Jim Patterson: Jim thanked the Heart of America Campers for theirwonderful Rally. In 2002, there was a 5 State Great Lakes Rally in September in HopeDale, Illinois and a 5 State Great Rivers Rally in October in Winfield, Kansas. In 2003there was a 5 State South Central Region Rally in October in Winfield, Kansas. In 2003there was a 5 state South Central Region Rally in June in Lebanon, Tennessee and a 5State Great Lakes Region Rally in September in Rising Sun, Indiana. The 5 State GreatRivers Rally was held following the 2003 International on October 12-15, 2003 in VillaPark, Missouri.

Western Region-Bob Mead: In 2002 in Hellspring, Alberta the Ramblin’ Rose ClubHosted the “Great Canadian Barndance,” with 7 rigs from AZ. and 2 rigs for ID. TheRocky Mountain Region Rally was held Sept. 9-12, 2002 with 39 rigs including one fromFlorida. In May of 2003, two Arizona clubs met with host club, the Zia Drifters in LasCruces, NM with 31 rigs in attendance. In August 2003, the Ramblin’Rose Club hostedthe “Great Canadian Barndance” in Alberta, Canada–there were 2 from AZ. and 2 fromMT. The Rocky Mountain Region Rally was held in Burlington, CO. just before the 2003International Rally and in attendance were 37 rigs, 9 clubs from CO, WY, ID, MT, NM,OR, and AZ. There will be a Rocky Mountain Region Rally on June 1-4, 2004 in RedRocks Park, Gallup, NM hosted by the Zia Drifters. This will be just before the Gillette,WY, 2004 International Rally.

Bob Bonn-Administrative office Report

General Membership Meetings • Telephone Pioneer Family CampersColumbia, Missouri, October 9, 2003

Bob Bonn gave his last report as Administrator. Dallas has taken over as TPFCAdministrator. Bob explained how Lou Hoehle was treated to his registration request of“Breakfast in Bed.” Bob recognized the newest members with TPFC numbers over 8300and the members with the lowest numbers (under 100) who have been members the longest.It has been a busy year for Bob involving the transfer of the job to Dallas. TheAdministrator’s Report covers 18 months since the last International.

Members Report: There were 27 new members, 1 reinstated. There are 5,062 recordsin the database, 3,436 with current addresses. Most members are associated with clubs.

Financial Report: We had donations that totaled, $1,840 dollars. Donations haveslowed down. Donations can be sent in as a club or individually. The income for 18months was $8,260 and the balance as of 9-07-03 is $6,764 dollars. Expenses included 2Hello Centrals one in 2002 cost $ 2,600 and one in 2003 cost $2,142 dollars. Memorialswere sent for Bud Berlin and Archie Fleming. Expenses for 18 months were $14,469 andthe expected income is $9,864. The budget for next year will be $9,520.The TPFC Registration Form and Badge Order Form have changed, they now have aDallas’ address.

Bob Bonn spoke to the members and gave reflections of his past experiences duringthe 20 years in the position of Administrator. He feels the 2003 International Rally is likehis “Great Retirement Party.” His retirement from TPFC Administrator was effectiveSeptember 1, 2003. In the past, Bob had enjoyed visiting new clubs and region rallies andhelping organize new clubs. Bob thanked June for being his “co-job” partner–she couldhave taken over as Administrator at anytime.

NEW BUSINESSThe Executive Committee recommended approving the bid for the 2006 Rally in

Montreal, Quebec and 2007 Rally in Forest City, Iowa.Howard Jarrell-2004 Rally: Howard thanked the Sunshine Bells for their book on

Rallies. Howard recognized his Club as the ones with the”Purple Shirts.” The Rally willbe at the Cam-Plex in Gillette, Wyoming. Attendees will be Pre-assigned a site and willbe parked with your club. The 1000 sites are all full hook-ups. Tours will be the Devil’sTower. Deadwood, SD, and MT. Rushmore. They are making plans for children, so youcan bring your children and grandchildren. Rex Brown, representative from the Cam-Plex, spoke to the members. Gillette is in the Northeast corner of Wyoming. The websitefor the Cam-Plex is www.cam-plex.com.

Bob Kent-2005 Rally: Bob thanked the Missouri Clubs for their Rally. Three TexasClubs are hosting the 2005 Rally. The Rally will be in Montgomery, Texas on April 5,6,7,2005. The Rally site w ill be Haven’s Landing RV Resort. The resort has paved sites with20, 30, and 50-amp power and a table. There is an air-conditioned ballroom, and indoorpool.On a motion by Doug Cook, seconded by Bob Kent, the 2006 and 2007 Rally Bids wereapproved.

Roger Desaultels-2006 Rally: The rally will be in Montreal, Quebec on May 16, 17,18, 2006. Roger went to his first International in Urbanna and Jim Persing convinced himto have an International in Canada. The website for the campground iswww.campingalouette.com. The weather should be cool so “Let’s Have a Ball in Montreal.”

Dave Hemmer-2007 Rally: The 10,000 Lakes Club is in Minnesota but the rally willbe 30 miles away in Forest City, Iowa. There are 1,588 full 30-amp sites. Water will be atthe end of each row. There are 2 sewer dumps on the property, It is a catered facility witha 17-unit motel on the grounds. Date is the week of the 20th of August.

On a motion by Charlie Robinson, seconded by Slim Zimmerman, the amendmentsto Section 2 and section 3 of the TPFC Constitution were accepted.

Dallas thanked the Rudeens for their help with the” Hello Central.” February 15th,2004 is the due date for articles for the Hello Central next year.Change of Officers

Dallas announced the results of the vote for International Director. There were 414ballot cast and the majority went to Joe Venuti. Joe Venuti is the new International Director.

Dallas asked Lou Hoehle and Bob and June Bonn to come up on stage. Lou thankedBob and June for their service as Administrators and Dallas presented them with a plaquewith “sincere appreciation.” Bob Bonn presented Dallas with a plaque for his service adDirector from 1997 to 2003. Dallas thanked Maryann Bench for her years of service ashis Secretary and she received a bouquet of roses. Dallas and Lorna presented Joe andPeggy Venuti with an International Director Patch and a Director’s Boss Patch.

Dallas turned the gavel over to Joe Venuti, the new Director. Joe asked MaryannBench to be his Secretary, which she “gladly” accepted. Joe then asked Dallas to continueon as Administrator, which he accepted.A motion to adjourn was seconded and passed. The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted, Maryann D. Bench, International Secretary, Copper State Bells

Should there be any CORRECTIONS or ADDITIONS Pleaselet us know at “[email protected]”

CANADA CAMPOUT

2004none reported

AR - ARKIE BELLMarch 12 - 14 J & J RV Park 501-321-9852

Hot Springs Yarberry’sApr 9 - 11 Kay Rogers Park - Ft Smith

Willie & Joan ManessMay 14 - 16 To be Announced

Bill & Stella StraightDarrel & Glenda Samuels

June 11-13June 13 - 18 International Rally _ Gillette, WyomingJuly 9 - 11 HOST NEEDEDAug 13 - 15 HOST NEEDEDSept 10 - 12 Village Creek

John Swatloski - Pat HollandOct 8 - 10Oct 12 - 15 Great River Region Rally - Claremore, OKNov 12 - 14 Toad Suck - Conway

Jerry & Mary SouthardDec 10 - 12 Outdoor Living Center R.V. Park -

Russellville Arkie Bells

Wagon Master - Willie Masess Phone ?????

AZ - Phone Pholks2004Apr 14-18 Phinish With Phlair Orchard RV Ranch,

Dewey Host: The Piskes & SowellsMay 3-6 Munds Park AZ 2 State Rally

Hosted by ArizonaJune 1-4 Three State Rally (Rocky Mt Region Rally)

At Redrock State Park Gallup, NMHosted by Zia DriftersRaymond & LaVern Griffith -

Jun 13th -18th, 32nd Annual International TPFC RallyCam-Plex Center, Gillette, WyomingFor Reservations contact Lotus Bauer307-322-3535

2005April, 2005 33rd Annual International TPFC Rally

Montgomery, Texas

Barbara Piske WAGONMASTER 2003 - 200414548 Zuni Trail, Surprise, AZ 85374(623) 975-5430 or [email protected]

AZ web site is (click here) www.mindspring.com/~rdtally

AZ - Copper State Bell’s2004Apr 8 - 10 Desert Garden RV Park - Florence, AZ

Host: NeededMay 3 - 6 2 State Munds Park RV Resort I-17

Highway S. of Flagstaff, AZHost: Norm & Jeannie Langliers -MacCallums - Sowells

Jun 1 - 4 Rocky mtn Regional Rally - Red RockPark - Gallup, NM Host: Zia Drifters

Jun 15 - 17 International Rally Gillette, WY

WagonMaster - Bob MacCallum (Sandy) 602-866-1888

CA - Pioneer Wagoneers2004June 10 - 14th Gillette WY

International (Haward Jarrell)

Wes Roberts Chief Communicator 916-624-3434

State Campout Schedules

CO/WY - Colorado Tel Campers2004April 23 - 25 Loveland RV Village

Ray & Vivian MagnusonMay 7 - 9 La Junta, Co

Ray & Vivian MagnusonMay 10 - 12 Elkhart, KS

Nelson & Char BurtonMay 28 - 31 Diamond Campground - Woodland Park

Dave & Kathy NielsonDoug & Joani Nielson

June 10 Mountainview Campground - Wheetland,WY Fred & Lotus Bauer

June 13-21 33rd Annual International Rally -CAMPLEX - Gillette,WY

July 19 - 21 Mountaindale Campgroung - CO Springs,CO Red & Lois Stevhens [email protected] Aug Surprize Campout ?????

Aug 27 - 29 San Luis Lakes State Park - Alamosa, CODoug & Vi Cook(Aspen Leaf Pass required}

Sept 10 - 13 Rockrimmon Campgrund - GleenwoodSprings, CO Howard @ Shirley Jarrell

Sept 24 - 29 Heron Lake RV Park - Ft. Collins, COMilt & Barbara Anderson

Doug Cook - Wagon Master 719-495-2724CELL - 719-339-4027111195 Miliam RdColorado Springs, Co 80908-3900Or: www.usfamily.net/web/red1

PA/DE - Penn-Del Family Campers2004April 16th - 18th Countre Acres - Gordonville, Pa

Host - MullenMay 14th - 16th Pine Hill - Kutztown, PA Host - R SonierJune11th - 13th Place T B A Host - MelvilleJune 15th - 17th International Cam-Plex Multi Event -

Gillette, WYJune 25th - 27th ?????July 9th - 11th ?????July 30 - Aug 1th Don Laine - Palmerton, PA

Host - MelvilleAug 13th - 15th ??????Aug 27th - 29th Birchview - Coatesville,PA Host - RileySept 10th - 12th Roamers Retreat - Kinzer, PA

Host - SeibelOct 1th - 3rd Pine Hill - Kutztown, PA P.D.F.C.

(Work weekend)Oct 8th - 10th Pine Hill - Kutztown, PA N.E.A.R. RallyOct 22th - 24th ?????Nov 12th - 14th Circle M - Millersville, PA Host - SeibelDec 12th Dinner Meeting

Wagon Master - Tom Bailey

FL - Gold Coast CampersThe gold coast campers in South Florida had quite a camping year.We’re still young and growning with only five members, but stillhaving fun with our outings. We are still meeting with membersof two other camping clubs which have joined us (or vice versa)to add a degree of stability to our campouts. We’re closed for thesummer but we’ll start up again in September.

2004Apr 23, 24, 25 La Belle Woods Campground La Belle, FLMay 14, 15, 16 Camping Resort of Palm Beaches

Lake Worth, FL

Frank H. Marshall [email protected]

FL - Sunshine Bell2004April 15-18 Sear Rally Clerbrook Resort, 800-440-3801

- Clermont, FLRon & Susan Wilson 727-595-6631Jim & Kay Persing 863-647-3080Roy & Claudis Lingdell 941-629-1402

Sep 16-19 Citrus Vally Campground 352-394-4051 -Clermont, FL Host ????

Oct 14-17 Ocala Wild Frontier 352-368-6645 -Ocala, FL

Nov 18-21 Camper Holiday RV Park 353-796-3707 -Brooksville, FL Host ????

For more information, please call Bob King at 352-326-5519,email [email protected] Susan Wilson at 727-595-6631, [email protected].

Susan Wilson 2003-2004 Wagon Master

Georgia _ Peach State Pioneer Campers2004

ID - Sawtooth Ramblers2004May 18-20 NAT-SOO-PAH

HOSTS: DAN & MAXINEWORSENCROFTBILL & LEE NELSON

June 17-20 INTERNATIONAL - GILLETTE, WYJuly 20-22 CHALLIS VALLEY RV PARK - CHALLIS

HOSTS: JIM & SHIRLEY ERICKSONWAYNE & JACKIE DURNIL

August 17-19 SNAKE RIVER RV PARK - HOMEDALEHOSTS: WALT & NANCY CASEYGLEN & CHANA ALLRED

September 14-16 WHITE KNOB RV PARK - MACKAYHOSTS: JACK & MERT JORGENSENDEAN & JEANNIE GIBSON

LOOKING FORWARD TO A WONDERFUL CAMPINGYEAR WITH GOOD FRIENDS - HAVE A GREAT WINTER!!

SHIRLEY MOSS - WAGONMASTER-2004

KY - Bluegrass Buckeyes Club2004April 15, 16,17 Beech Bend, Bowling Green, Ky.

270-781-7634April 29,30, May 1 Derby Party, Gendale, Ky.

270-369-775June 2,3,4 Five State Rally, Decatur, Ala

Point MallardJune 13 - 18 Internationl Gillette, Wy.July 15,16,17 Elkhorn Creek, Frankfort,Ky.

502-695-9154August 19,20,21 Otter Creek Park 502-574-4585Sept. 9,10,11 Midwest Regional Holly, MichiganSept. 16,17,18 Westward Ho, Brown County Indiana

812-988-0008Oct. 14,15,16 Holt’s, Bardstown, Ky. 502-348-6717

KS - Gateway Family Campers2004April 30-May 2 Pin Oak Creek Jim & Sandy EdwardsMay 15 Singletary’s 50th _ Dow IL.

Kevin & Marie Mangrum(Call info dry camp)

May 28-31 Memorial Day, Kan_DoChuck & Jan Robinson

June 15-17 International Rally - Gillette, WyomingJuly 16-18 Pin Oak Creek Bournes & KingAug 13-15 Perryville KOA

Radosevich, S. Schenck & bournesSept 3-6 Labor Day Arlington

Blancs, Hardestys & RobinsonsSept 18-20 Bennett Springs CG #1

Hardestys & RobinsonOct 12-15 Great River Rally, Claremore, OK

Sooner SchoonersDec Christmas Party

For Information CALL Sandy Edwards at 636-274-4222Cell - 636-448-3688

KS - Jayhawk Club # 12004Apr 23 - 25 Rutlader Outpost & RV Park - Louisburg, KSMay 14 - 16 Mill Creek Campground - Paxico, KSJune 4 - 6 Lake Shawnee - Joint campout with Mid-KanJune 13 - 18 International Rally - Gillette, WYJuly 23 - 25 Pomona-Carbolyn AreaAug 27 - 29 Melvern Outlet Park - “B” AreaSept 24 - 26 Mulberry Creek Family Retreat - Morrill, KSOct 12 - 15 Great River Rally - Claremore, OKNov 14 2:00 pm Lunch - TBADec 4 Christmas Dinner Party 6:00 pm -

American Legion

Judy Leritz President 785-460-5549 or 785-969-4911

LA - Cajun Campers2004March Poche’s Hosted: StellyApril 21-24 Focowee Hosted: TrammellMay 13-16 Lagneaux’s Hosted: DomingueJune 2-4 Five State Point Mallard, ALJune 14-18 International Gillette,WYJuly & Aug No CampoutSept 22-26 Lagneaux’s Hosted: ConquesOct 14-16 First Derreck Hosted: BorneNov. No CampoutDec. 2-4 First Derreck Christmas Party by Club

MI - John Martex Family Campers2004June 3-6 KC Campground Milan, MIAug. 19-22 Walnut Hills Campground Durand, MI

TPFC Five state Rally hosted by John Martex Family CampersSept. 9-11 Groveland Oaks County Park -

4555 Dixie Hwy, Holly MIContact Nancy Lange (248-693-4003) or [email protected]

MO - Gateway Family Campers2004Herman Singletary Wagon Master

MO - Heart of America TPFC ClubApril 16-18 Dear Run Campground - Monegaw Springs,

MissouriMay 20-23 Millcreck Campground - Paxico, KSJune WE will be at the ITPFC Rally - Gillette, WYJuly 16-18 Coachlight RV Park - Carthage, MOAugust 19-22 Mark Twain Cave Cmpgrnd. - Hannibal, MOSeptember 24-26 Rutlander Outpost Campground -

Louisburg, KSOctomber 16-19 Dear Run Campground - Monegaw Springs,

Missouri

MN - 10,000 Lakes Family Campers2004Future Campouts can be viewed on web at“www.mnpioneers.com/campers/campers.htm”

MT - Montana Mountaineers2004May 19-21 Canyon Ferry Hellgate South Of Helena, MTJune 7-9 Lewis & Clark Caverns So. of Three Forks,

MTJune 13-18 International-Gillette, Wyoming .June 22-24 Virginia City MT Campground Reservations-

406-843-5493July 7-9 Georgetown Lakes Near Anaconda, MTJuly. 21-23 Polson MT Reservations-406-883-2792July 30-Aug. 1 Red Lodge, MTAug. 18-20 Lincoln City CampgroundSept 10-12 Ft. Ponderosa Campground Belt MT

Reservations-406-277-3232

For information call Ray Gant 406-585-9917


MS - Magnolia Bells2004Feb 27-29 Expo Center - Columbia, MS

T.W. & Catherine MooneyMar 26-28 Twitley Branch - Collinsville, MS

Oyd & Ruby JohnsonApr 23-25 Grand Gulf - Port Gibson, MS

Chester & Shirley SawyerMay Annual Assembly Five_StateJune 2-4 Point Mallard Park - Decatur, ALJune 13-17 International Rally - Gillette, WYJuly 23-25 Cochran Corp. Park - Aliceville, AL

Joe & Jackie WalkerAug 27-29 Dwayne Hayes - Columbus, MS

Jerry and Pat LangstonSept 24-26 Archusa Water Park - Quitman, MS

Ralph & Emolyn NortonOct 22-24 Roosevelt State Park - Morton, MS

Carey & Vivian BankstonNov 11-13 Mimosa Landing - Columbia, MS

David & Margret Lowther

T. W. Mooney Wagon MasterMagnolia Bells web site is (click here) http://home.alltel.net/oydw828/Index.html .

NJ - Bellwagoneers2004**** PLEASE contact John O’’Brien or the wagon master ifinterested in attending any campouts or if you have questionsabout the Bell Wagoneers. Potential members are welcome to joinus on a trip before becoming a member.

April 16-18 Chestnut Lake - Port Republic, NJThe Dusenbery’’s

May 21-23 TBA The Keeny’sJune 14-19 International Rally Gillette, WYJune 25-27 Pine Hill Campground - Kutztown, PA

The Seiler’’sJuly 16-18 TBA The DiPietro’sAugust 13-15 TBA The Grosso’sAugust 21 Sports Jamboree - Pine Hill, NJ AllSeptember 17-19 TBA The O’Brien’’sOctober 8-10 N.E.A.R. Rally - Pine Hill CampgroundOctober 22-24 TBA AvailableDecember ?? Holiday party Available

NM - Zia Drifters2004April 7-10 Poncho Villa State Park - Columbus NM

Host: - Dick & Joan Tullar 505-881-1854May 3-6 Munds AZ 2 State Rally Host: - ArizonaJune 3-6 Red Rock State Park - Gallup, NM Rocky

Mt Region Rally Host: - Zia DriftersRaymond & LaVern Griffith -

June 15-17 International Rally - Gillette WyomingHost: - Colo-Wyo Family Campers

July 19-23 Circle B Campground - Ruidoso, NMHost: - Glen & Analee Craft - 505-622-4697

August 18-21 Little Creel TV Park - Chama, NM Host: -Lloyd & Wanda Barns - 505-864-2580Jim & Gennie Kennedys - 505-325-3380

September Host are neededOct 12-15 Hacienda Park - Las Cruces, NM

Host: - Bert & Jeri Eich - 505-522-2995Greg & Faye Becwar

November ??? Place to be announced Host: - Steve & CarolStevens - 505-281-3945

Wagon Master John & Shirley Perniciaro 505-382-7631Weekends call 505-644-6014

Web site is Ziadrifters.org

NY - The Islanders2004LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK (DOWN STATE)April 30, May - 2 NCC Spring Rally Battle RowMay 6-8th Battle Row, Old Bethpage, NY - TPFC Spring

KickoffMay 21-23 SCC 12th Annual Kickoff Cathedral Pines

June TPFC ??? Wildwood State Park _ Long IslandJune 13-18th 2004 Telephone Pioneer Family Campers

“Wyoming - 2004 Party on the Prairie”Gillette, Wy

June 16- 23 Nickerson Beach Camp Ground - LidoBeach, NY

October 8-10th TPFC NEAR RALLY Pennsylvania

Wagonmaster Roy Solvang 516-798-1582Assistant Wagonmaster Dot Solvang 516-798-1582Secretary Nikki Colom 631-654-9493 ([email protected])

If anyone is interested they may call Roy Solvang 516-798-1582or e-mail me at [email protected] and we will give them moreinformation -

N. Kentucky/SW Ohio - Cincinnati Club2004For questions call Fred Herrmann, 859-331-4690 [email protected]

April 16 - 17 Clifty Falls State Park, Madison, INApril 29 - May 1 KY Club Derby Party - Glendale

Campground, Glendale, KYMay 14 - 15 Elkhorn Campground, Frankfort, KYMay 16 - 21 May Long Trip - Holly Haven, Pigeon Forge,TNJune 2 - 4 Alabama 5-State Regional Rally, Decatur, ALJune 14 - 18 TPFC International, Gillette, WYJune 18 - 19 Little Farm on the River, Rising Sun, INJuly 16 - 17 July Campout - Lively Lady; Aberdeen OHAugust 20 - 21 Add-More Campground, Clarksville, INSeptember 9 - 11 5 STATE REGIONAL -HOLLY, MISeptember 12-15 Long Weekend - Port Clinton, OHSeptember 17-18 Woods-N-Water, Columbus, IN

(Chautauqua Festival)October 15- 18 Salt Lick Outpost, Mt. Sterling KY

Court DaysNovember 6 Bird & Beast; Wilder, KYDecember 5 Annual Dinner & Planning Meeting - location

not decided yet

CLICK here to Link ito Club web page http://home.att.net/~fredcherrmann/

OR - Oregon Trail Pioneers2004Spring outing: April, 26th-28th - Isberg Park RV Park -

Aurora, OR (Aurora exit off I-5).Wagonmasters: Art & Francis Kimball, Tel.No. 503-266-9189

Summer outing: TPFC International Rally, Gillette Wyoming

Fall outing: September 14th-16th - Oak Hills Golf Cluband RV Resort - Sutherlin, OR.Wagonmasters: Dianne Miller & PhyllisLeRud, Tel. No. 503-393-2864

President (Wagonmaster): Norm Gagon, 140 Scenic Dr.,Longview, WA 98632,Tel. No. 360-636-2187, e-mail [email protected]

Vice Pres- Derel JonesTreasurer - Pat JonesSecretary - Leona DePiazzaBob Kimball, Past President, Newsletter Editor, Keeper of thefiles, etc. 1189 N. Dean St., Coquille, OR 97423,Tel. No. 541-396-4971, e-mail Add. [email protected]

PA - Keystone Romers2004April 16-18 Park-Away-Park - Etters, PA

Kennedy 717-938-1686May 14-16 Little Mexico - Winfield, PA

Pickerell 570-374-9742June 14-19 International Rally - Gillette, WY

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June 18-20 Lickdale - Lebanon, PACordier 717-865-6411

July 16-18 Carlisle Camp Ground - Carlisle, PAO’Connor 717-249-4563

Aug 20-22 J & D Campground - Catawissa, PAKapp 570-356-7700

Sept 17-19 Camp Swatara - Bethel, PAClark 717-933-5344

Oct 9- 11 N.E.A.R - Pine Hill Campground717-933-5224

Bill Cordier Wagon Master

SC - The Palmetto Bells2004JP Harris, Wagon Master

TX - Ding-A-Lings2004


Sept. 2-4 Hiddenponds RV Park - Sulphur, LA -800-440-4709 J.W. Jernigan

Sept 3-Oct 2 Sonny’s RV Park - Lexington, TX -1-800-232-0749 Coco Harden

Nov 4-6 I-35 RV Park - Wasco, TX -1-254-829-0698 Bob Kent

Dec. 2-4 Park on the Lake - Willis TX -1-888-278-5253 Wayne Koehler

2005Jan 6-8 Country Place RV Park - Cut & Shoot, TX -

1-936-264-2854 Cicel GrimesFeb 3_5 Gulf Coast RV Park - Beaumont, TX -

1-866-410-7801 Johnny WalkerMar 3-5 Double Heart RV Park - Jasper, TX -

1-409-489-1515 Bill SinclairApril 1-4 Havens Landing RV Resort - Montgomery,

TX - 1-800-535-8351 - Dale KroneApril 5-7 Havens Landing RV Resort - Montgomery,

TX - 1-800-535-8351 International TPFC Rally Bob Kent

May 5-7 Motor Coach & RV Park - Columbus, TX -1-888-571-0004 - Noel Webb

June 9-11 Crockett Family Resort - 1-936-544-8466Bobby Stinnett

TX - Pioneer Rambler2004April 22-24 Mineola civic center Mineola, TexasMay 6-9 Stayway Ranch Murchison, Texas (Texas Rally)June 13-16 International Gillette, WyomingJuly 22-24, I 35 R.V.Park Elmott, TexasAugust 26-28 Bluebonnet R.V.Park Terrell, TexasSeptember 23-25 R.V. Ranch Burleson, TexasOctober 12-15 Great Rivers Rally Claremore, OklahomaNovember 11-13 Destiny R.V. Corinth, TexasDecember 9-11 I 35 R.V. Park Elmott, Texas

Should there be any CORRECTIONS or ADDITIONSPlease let us know at [email protected]

34th T.P.F.C. INTERNATIONAL RALLY - HAVENS LANDING RV RESORTMONTGOMERY, TEXAS - APRIL, 5,6,7, 2005

Havens Landing is located on Texas State Highway 105 about one(1) mile East of Montgomery and about seventeen (17) miles West ofConroe and IH45. It is one of the finest resorts in Texas. All sites areconcrete with 20, 30, 50 amp services, sewer, water and cable, There are

87 pull thru’s and 152back ins.

Streets arecurbed and asphalted,Rental units are avail-able. The 15,600 sq. ft.Grand ball Room is fan-tastic. A day room, acompletely equipped

kitchen and separate game room with a 52 inch TV is a short walk fromthe Grand ball Room. The heated pool and hot tub are enclosed andadjacent to the day room. The Resort is near numerous restaurants, threelarge malls, Wal-mart and Sams. IH45 south will take you to Spring(craft), Houston, NASA Space Center, Historic Galveston and the Beau-

tiful Gulf of Mexico.Montgomery is an His-toric Location in Texas History. West on SH105 and North on SH6 will take you to the George Bush PresidentialLibrary and Museum at College Station and the Texas A&M University, there are plenty of sights to see and thingsto do. The Ding-A-Lings, Blue Bonnet Bells, and the Pioneer Ramblers are looking forward to welcoming youback to Texasin 2005.

“You all come now, You hear.”

Bob Kent, Chief Look OutWeb sight for Havens Landing RV Resort is“www.havenslandingresort.com” Telecom Pioneers of America

P.O. Box 13888Denver, CO 80201

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