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Newsletter of the BEAVER AMBASSADOR CLUB Spring 2019 Vol. 36 - 1
http://beaveramb.org
© Beaver TalesNew Rallies Anacortes Do Nothing Too 2 11 Christmas in Paso 14 Margarittaville 4 27 Roll BAC(k) to Branson 14 Waltz Across Texas 4
More Rallies BAC in Rockford 19 BAC in Springfield 19 Beavers @ AirVenture 20 Beautiful Banff Rally 18 Beavers in the Badger State 21 Beavers in the Boondocks 22 Beavers in the Hills 22 Branson One More Time 3 February Bluegrass Festival 27 Mermaids & Music 26 Music City to Branson 28 Reg. 2 Super Rally-Viva Las Vegas 13 Stampeding Beavers 18 Waterton Lakes to Seattle 10 Winnipeg, Canada 2019 20
Features BAC Contacts 2 BAC Leadership 2 BAC Membership Application 31 Beaver Rally Photo Site 4 Beavers Care: Sunshine/Rain 10 Collect Pull Tabs 12 Don't Let Your Engine Fail 26 East Coast VP Report 25 First Timers 13 Important Rally Master Information 21 FMCA Membership Application 32 FMCA National Director Report 17 Members' Corner 7 Membership Director's Report 5 Mike Randolph Tribute 11 North Central VP Report 16 North West VP Report 9 President's Report 1 Rally Registration Coupons 30 Rally Roundup 29 South Central VP Report 23 South West VP Report 12 Splendide Washer/Dryer Hints 11 Sponsor Notes 6, 8, 9, 28 Treasurer's Report 15 Way to Get Involved!!! 13 Welcome New Members 6 You Want Me To Do What?!? 24
President's ReportJohn Shurtz
MY BEAVER FAMILY!!Last quarter's Beaver Tales I wrote to you and said, “I was not a joiner” and then I went on to say, “now I find myself your club President.” You may have thought this guy John hit his head on his slide-out. No need to feel ashamed, my wife Kathi has said that very thing to me on several occasions. Even now, I fear it may be said again at any moment.
After reading what I wrote in the Beaver Tales, I asked myself “Have I changed that much?” I don’t feel like it. Many things in my life have had an impact: school, Army, job, and certainly my fam-ily had a huge impact on my life. But, after retirement I thought I had it all sorted out. I figured there was nothing else but Fun, Fun.
A little while back, I was driving to the me-morial service of one of our Beaver friends. During the solitude of that drive, it came to me. I have changed, I have a new family. My new family did not have a start date, like when your first child is born, or when I got my first real paycheck (not the Army pay). My new family developed over the past 14 years by occasionally bumping into my vari ous Beaver friends. Yes Definitely!!
I HAVE A BEAVER FAMILY…
Of course, my wife and kids and GKs will always be first in my life. However, we know that our kids have their own lives and friends. The GKs will have an even more different one, and they all need their space and freedom. Over the years, most of the other people - job, school, Army - have all drifted away and we talk less every year. On the other hand, I see my new Beaver friends more often, and we always seem to have a good time when we get together. It seems that every year I grow closer to My Beaver Family. That makes me happy. Making my Beaver Family larger makes me happy too.
If you don’t think you have a Beaver Family, it may be that you haven’t met them yet. We all have a similar interest sitting in the driveway; it is a diesel coach. You may not hit it off with every Bea-ver you meet, but with 900 Beaver coaches in our club you will find many that you really have a lot in common with. Look through the rest of this Beaver Tales and see if there is a small rally or gathering near you and give it a try. Better still, call or email your regional VP. He or she may be the first new member of Your Beaver Family.
John
Rally memories: Fancy canapes, wooden name signs, an emotional flag ceremony. RIP Becky
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BAC Con tac t sNew Member Sign-up and Member Info Updates
Anita Johnson - Membership Director425-891-6399, [email protected]
for online registrations go to beaveramb.org/join-bacRally Bars and First Timer Badges (Rally Masters only)
and bars for 25/50/75/100 Rallies attendedEileen Cooper - Rally Support Manager
678-925-8985, [email protected] Well & Sympathy Cards to BAC Membersand Updates for Forum Sunshine/Rain Board
Julie Lauderdale - Sunshine/[email protected], 580-399-5931
Replacement Name BadgesRoy Warren
619-838-0370, [email protected] BAC Logo Plaques for Your Coach
Roy Warren619-838-0370, [email protected]
Additional Rally InformationContact the Rally Master listed in the ad.
Additional Club Information For information about BAC, your area, or hosting rallies,
visit the club website at beaveramb.org, or contact any officer listed to the left.
BAC Leadership President - John Shurtz F38432110829 W Campana Dr, Sun City AZ 85351 [email protected], 307-433-4013
North West VP, Reg. 1 - Dean Johnson F427928411 N. 6th St #4919 Emery, SD 57332425-891-6430, [email protected]
South West VP, Reg. 2 - Alan Scott F226686 9890 Golden Dr, Orangevale, CA 95662 916-296-2141, [email protected]
North Central VP, Reg. 3 - Roy Boles F424466514 America's Way #7030, Box Elder, SD [email protected], 805-975-5314
South Central VP, Reg. 4 - Kathy Pylar F3593782588 Leafdale Circle , Castle Rock, CO 80109303-246-6666, [email protected]
East Coast VP, Reg. 5 - Karl Welhart F036017PO Box 5125, Niceville, FL 32578 [email protected], 850-621-0000
Secretary - Nancy Strand F3240853232 Meadow Ridge Ln, Twin Falls ID [email protected], 208-731-3501
Treasurer - Mike Rump F4492533916 N Potsdam Ave #1268, Sioux Falls SD [email protected], 989-860-0396
National Director - Patsy Boles F424466514 America's Way #7030, Box Elder, SD 57719805-975-5315, [email protected]
Alt. National Director - Steve Huber F4282782650 E Capricorn Place, Chandler AZ 85249-5244 480-802-7293, [email protected]
Past President - Mike Humble F398025PO Box 750, Neskowin OR 97149-0750 503-702-0533, [email protected]
Membership Director - Anita Johnson F427928411 N. 6th St #4919 Emery, SD [email protected], 425-891-6399
Rally Support Manager - Eileen Cooper F418397373 Harmony Ln, Titusville, FL 32780678-925-8985, [email protected]
Sunshine/Rain - Julie Lauderdale F268890P.O. Box 725, Stratford, OK [email protected], 580-399-5931
1st Timer Host - East Coast - Laura Dedrick F4377475753 Hwy 85N, #4716, Crestview, FL 32536386-341-7537, [email protected]
1st Timer Host - West Coast - Vicki Warren F137105194 Rainbow Dr #9412, Livingston, TX 77399-1094 619-267-1000, [email protected]
Beaver Tales Editor - Diana Bentley F23642018755 West Bernardo Dr, #1137, San Diego, CA 92127, 858-829-4616 [email protected]
BAC Web Site Manager - Evana & Wes Gendron F48622819861 Estuary Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92646714-357-1316, [email protected]
Beaver Service Phone NumbersBeaver Coach Sales & Service - Bend, Oregon - 800-382-2597
Alliance Coach - Wildwood, Florida - 352-330-3800
We love our sponsors! They help us fund publication of Beaver Tales and, through Beaver Tales and our website, we let you know about their great service. These are people who support the RV life style. Gold sponsors contribute $250/quarter and Silver Sponsors contribute $100/quarter. Do you know anyone who might be interested? If so please contact (or have them contact) Diana Bentley at
Please note: unless otherwise stated, arrive at a BAC rally on the first date and depart the morning of the second date. This may be different from FMCA, where the second date is usually the last full
day of the rally and you depart the next day.
You Are Invited . . .All members are invited to attend the BAC Board Meetings to see how the business of the club is conducted. Board meetings are scheduled the day before each International rally. The next
Board Meeting will be at Branson, MO on Sept. 5, 2019.
Readers are reminded that the Constitution of FMCA restricts the use of names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers in Beaver Tales to FMCA and BAC purposes only. Readers may NOT use this information, or permit anyone else to use it for any commercial or personal gain or any promotional mailing or emailing.
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Limited to 100 Don’t get left out! Sign up NOW.Rally Fees: $800 (for a 2 person coach)
Send $300 Deposit to hold a spot Make checks payable to Lamar Keck.
Final payment due July 1st, 2019
Co-Rally MastersRoy & Carol Mueller
Tom & Joanne FadaleGarland & Dorothy Land
Rally Masters:Lamar Keck / Karen Rogers108 Rainbow Dr. #844Livingston, TX [email protected] 805-796-7213 or 805-443-0359
Budget and Rally Committee meetings - Sept. 4, 2019
Board of Directors meeting September 5, 2019.
(Visitors welcome.)
BAC International Rally 2019Branson One More Time
Arrive September 6 - Depart September 13, 2019ABC Campground, Branson, Missouri
7 Nights Camping, Full Hook-Up W/50 Amps, Wi-Fi Internet At All Sites.Meals including: 4 Breakfasts and Dinner at the Ozarks, and
Lambert's Cafe - Home of the "Throwed Rolls"Pizza! Ice Cream Social, In Park Entertainment
Optional Golf And Shopping.And GREAT SHOWS! Here are some scheduled so far:
Raiding the Country VaultMillion Dollar Quatrtet
Presley's JubileeThe Haygoods
Six
Million DollarQuartetRaiding the Country Vault
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Save the Date!
BAC International RallyArrive April 22 - Depart April 26, 2020
Kerrville, Texas.
Waltz Across Texas to the Buckhorn Lake RV Resort in the amazing Texas Hill Country.
Come join us and see the extra benefits of a BAC-supported International Rally. There will be a terrific entertainment line-up, and many interesting seminars.
There will also be an optional add-on bus trip into San Antonio for the fabulous Fiesta San Antonio.
More information to come next issue, and look for news of a lead-in rally or two rolling to this International Rally.
Note: Buckhorn can only guarantee 50 sites so get your $100 deposit in early.
(Late registrants may have to be camped in another, nearby park. )
Rally Masters:Jim & Natasha Nichols514 Americas Way #3700Box Elder SD 57719 [email protected] 707-217-0903, 707-738-7840
Beaver Rally Photo SiteYou can tell from Beaver Tales that rallies are one of our most important and fun responsibilities as
a club. If you have never tried one and aren't sure what they are like, check out our Rally Photos page, maintained on the Internet by Connie Bradish. You
can get to it through the BAC website at beaveramb.org (Rallies/Rally Photos in the top menu) or copy
this Rally Photo Address:
https://sites.google.com/view/bacrallyphotos/home
Click on 2017 and you will get to the 2019 rallies as well as a link to the archived rallies.
Co-Rally Masters:Bill & Barbara Dowden
[email protected] andThomas & Joanne Fadale
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Hello Beaver Family Members,Happy Spring! I can’t believe I am writing our Spring Issue of the Beaver Tales in January. The
last few months flew by and, with the holiday season be-hind us, we welcome 2019 with open arms to bring in the new year filled with lots of fun, joy, friendship and travel to our favorite rallies (listed within) or to your fa-vorite destination within this beautiful country of ours!
Welcome to our new family members who joined the last 3 months. We hope you are enjoying your journey thus far! I know some of you are attending your first or second rallies, and we are pleased to hear you are get-ting your feet wet! I would like to recognize Glenda Farris for her help with our 2019 Membership Directory. Kudos goes to Glenda for rearranging the information, printing and binding the directories. Dean and I drove over to their house to help and everyone was busy with their assigned tasks preparing for stuffing and mailing. What a big job this was to say the least! Thank you Tim Bentley, for your hard work putting our directories together in the past! Your volunteer efforts are greatly appreciated!
Present family membership count is 850 as of this writ-ing. New family memberships from November to January are down 25 from last quarter, with 54. We experienced a heavy loss of 201 due to BAC and FMCA non-renewals, health reasons, sold coaches, and other reasons during 2018; however, we gained 159 family memberships in 2018. Let’s do our part to recruit more new members. If you see another Beaver coach at the same RV park or at a rest stop, start a conversation about our club. We have tri-fold brochures and door hangers available, so please let me know if you need some and I will be happy to mail them to you. These items are included in new fam-ily member’s welcome packets, so hopefully they will do their part as well. If we maintain our present count and start adding more family memberships, we will be in good shape during 2019. I have found new family members joining the club are purchasing older Beavers because they love the woodwork and are more afford-able to them.
If you have any changes to make to your records - new email addresses, temporary or permanent address, phone and/or cell phone numbers, coach changes, etc., please use our website, beaveramb.org to do so. Go to the top tab of the home page and click on Member Ser-vices, and you will find Update Member Information. It is very cumbersome to be inundated by emails in my in-
box during notification of Beaver Tales and Membership Directory. I would really appreciate it if you use this site to make these changes. Thank you in advance!
You will find an interesting article in the Members’ Cor-ner (page 7) from a prospective member from Holland by the name of Bas Hopmans. He plans to join the club after he acquires his dream Beaver. If anyone is inter-ested in writing an article for future Beaver Tales, please send to Diana Bentley, [email protected], and she will be happy to publish it for you.
I would like to go over how reinstatements are pro-cessed. If you pay your dues within 3 months of the due date, your due date will remain the same. However, if you pay your dues more than 3 months late, your due date will change to the month processed and you will be listed as new members in Beaver Tales with a rein-statement indicator. If you find yourself in this situa-tion, please fill out the new member application on our website ( beaveramb.org) and click on Member Services, Join BAC, then BAC on-line and fill out another applica-tion with dues payment of $40.00. To avoid this, please be sure you renew your membership on time and don’t procrastinate. The Treasurer sends out 3 notices remind-ing you of your dues, so please comply. If you are letting your dues lapse, it would help us if you would please in-dicate why you are not renewing. For those who are past due with FMCA, they send out 2 no-tices, then a phone call is made. This is a friendly reminder that you need to be in good standing with FMCA to belong to BAC, so I’d appreciate it if you would please comply.
On a personal note, we finally sold our home in Renton, WA. We are so relieved this ordeal is behind us, as we are now considered “houseless!” We have joined the full time elite group of folks traveling in our “home on wheels.” It is the greatest and we love it so far! Thank you to those who have shared their experiences with us of the ins and outs of going full time! We have been full time since July of last year, and we are looking forward to traveling a lot more to see other parts of our beautiful country. We have a lot here at Happy Trails in Surprise, AZ during the winter months, and enjoy all the activities here as well as our fun Beaver monthly potlucks!
Until next time, live and enjoy life to the fullest, safe trav-els to your next destination, and hope to see you down the road at one of our fun rallies we have in store for you!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Warm Regards,Anita
“The journey, not the arrival matters” by T.S. Eliot
Membership Director's Report [email protected]
425-891-6399
Anita Johnson
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Region 2Mark Beavin & Judi Binderman Clovis, CA
Region 3James & Sallie Hooker Mansfield, OHEric & Karen MacLean Verona, ON, CanadaHarry & Donna Thomas Eckville, AB, CanadaRandy Whitford Shipman, SK, Canada
Region 4Dave & Linda Burns Phoenix, AZArthur Cantor* Livingston, TXTerry & Deborah Cramer Checotah, OKWilliam & Lisa Drout Houston, TXJohn & Linda Forister Owasso, OKPhil & Deborah Gerisilo Scottsdale, AZCharles Martinson & Sheila Harvey Arizona City, AZDavid Moore Livingston, TXToni Walker & Gustavo Pockels Scottsdale, AZ
Region 5Robert Fry Seminole, FLDavid Greer Mableton, GARichard & Cheryl Hicks Statesville, NCRandolph & Heidi Lewis* Hampton, VAVaughn & Debbie Mancha Orange Park, FLMike & Kathie Metke Fort Myers, FLClarence & Geri Reddick Nashville, TNDoug & Linda Ruhe Ellenton, FLHubert & Barbara Walsh Wolfeboro, NH*Reinstatement
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Member's CornerPlease let me introduce myself, my name is Bas Hopmans and I live in Holland. For over 10 years I've had a dream to own a big camping vehicle. I got married, and we now have three wonderful kids. I discussed this dream with my wife some time ago and to my surprise she was very enthusiastic!
So as a side project, I was scanning every possible US RV website to find a used RV. The plan was to ship it to Europe. Due to regulations in my coun-try, diesel is no-go, so I restricted my search to gas, preferably a 454 Engine because in Europe parts are available for them. Also, the age of the RV was im-portant, because taxes on a newer RV in my country are astronomical. So, it had to be an '85 '86 or '87.
After reading a lot on US RVs my conclusion was that, given the age restriction, the Beaver coaches are one of the (if not the) best brand - well built, good to maintain, etc.
Then a Beaver popped up in Arizona, and I con-tacted the owner. A nice guy, who became a friend. He had an '85 36ft Beaver Riviera with tag axle for sale, it had the new '86 European look (That's what it said in the brochure at the time. They were right, and still are!) We video chatted and exchanged in-formation. Yes, the paint was a bit worn, but no rust and everything worked. So, I bought it.
I then arranged land transport to Galveston, TX, 1300 miles away. And booked a boat to Europe. All good so far. I now owned a genuine Beaver coach. Wow! My family and I felt very happy.
The land transport I booked on a popular US trans-port website. Unfortunately, the first pickup time was missed by the transporter, so I had to book a new freight slot at Galveston port. Very stressful. If I only knew what was coming. . . Second attempt, the previous owner did some maintenance on the RV for me, as he noticed that the starter and battery were bad. He did it for free! Wow, what a guy!
Then, the RV driver picked it up and drove off.
After 600 miles, the alternator broke. I agreed with the driver that I would cover breakage dur-ing the trip. Since this is an old RV, it seemed to make perfect sense for me. So I paid the $400 and the trip continued. I also asked the guy who in-stalled it what the RV engine was like. He said it
was in great condition, ran smooth. He also told
the driver to take it easy, and not stress the old gal too much.
So, the trip continued... then it happened. It was in the middle of the night over here, we were all asleep. I got a message from the driver that the RV was overheating.... and 20 minutes later I got one that said I should call immediately and that the RV was on fire.
So, in the morning I read those messages, I also got a picture of the RV on fire... I cried. It was totally burned to the ground. So, it didn’t make it to the port.
I just couldn’t/still can't believe it. In our heads we were planning all sorts of trips with the kids, and things we should do to it.
I asked the driver about this being covered by insur-ance, he said no. . . because we agreed that I would pay for breakage along the way. I contacted the pre-vious owner. He said insurance is obligated by law. I asked the guy for his insurance company so I could file a claim, so far he is reluctant to do so.
Yes, this is a cry for help, I’m sorry. Is there anything I can do now? I spent half my savings on this. If it were possible to get back some of the investment that would help us recover from this, we could start searching for another Beaver.
One thing is for sure now, after the initial blow we got from this, that we won't give up on our dream.
Thank you for reading this.Bas Hopmans
I received his email last year and got his permission to publish it in Beaver Tales. He found another Beaver in OR on consignment and we helped him by asking a Bea-ver friend to check it out before Bas and his father make a trip to the States. I believe they are still negotiating on a price. Dean has been in touch with him, but this is the latest. We hope to hear more after he purchases his 1987 Beaver. If you would like to get in touch with him via email after reading this article, please let me know. He would like to hear from some of you Beaver owners who own a 1987 to share your experiences with him.
Anita Johnson
(Ed. Note: I wonder if Bas has heard of "Go Fund Me." I bet some Beaver friends would like to help out.)
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Thank You BAC SponsorsThe Beaver Ambassador Club greatly appreciates the sup-port of our sponsors. These businesses provide services and products recommended by fellow Beavers. If you have contact with any of these busi-nesses, please tell them you saw their information in Beaver Tales or on our web site at bea-veramb.org, and thank them for their support of our club.
If you know of anyone who would like to help our club with a sponsorship, please let them know there are three levels available. Silver Sponsorships are $100/quarter. Gold Spon-sorships are $250/quarter, and Platinum Sponsors provide rally support in addition to the Gold Sponsorship.
They can contact Diana Bentley at [email protected] if interested.
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Happy New Year to all you fellow Bea-vers out there! I hope you all had a great Christmas and here’s to a
healthy and safe 2019. Safe travels as you head down the road to the next rally.
Is it summer yet? I’d even settle for spring at this point. I can’t complain too much as we are in Ari-zona at Happy Trails with a lot of other Beaver folks rather than being in Washington where they had a terrible wind and storm recently that knocked out power to many thousands of homes. It’s been a cold winter here in Arizona so far but at least the sun is out most of the time.
I’d like to take an opportunity here to welcome the new members we have who joined our club in the last quarter. We are glad you joined us and look forward to seeing you on the road or at a rally soon!
Speaking of rallies, there are some great ones on the schedule for this coming year. There is a region 2 Super rally in Las Vegas at the end of April. What better place than Las Vegas to have a rally? Bob & Pam Blair have a great rally planned and there will be 50 coaches attend-ing, but still, be sure and get your coupon in the mail to reserve your spot.
We are planning another rally in Anacortes for our region in July. This will be a ‘do nothing’ rally. Basically, the cost of the rally will be the camp-ing fees alone. We may have a potluck or two but there is so much to do around the area that you will be free to choose. Golf, biking, whale watching cruises, a ferry to Friday Harbor in the San Juan Islands, or just relax and ‘do nothing!' Look for the ad in this issue and get the coupon mailed right away as this will fill up fast and it is limited to 11 coaches. Anacortes is a great place to explore, and the Fidalgo Bay RV Resort is very nice and welcoming to Beavers; our last rally there was a great success. The ‘Do Nothing’ con-cept will keep the rally costs down and there is so much to do around the area that you won’t be bored.
This is a recruitment pitch - we need a Director under incoming Region 1 VP Allen Hughes for the 2019-2021 term. This will be a lead in to the
VP position for the 2021-2023 term. This is a great way to get involved in your club and play a part in the direction the club takes going forward. We are working toward getting some reimburse-ment for travel expenses to attend International rallies for VPs, or directors if a VP cannot attend. If you or anyone you know would like to get in-volved, please let me or Allen Hughes know. This term would start in October of this year. The Di-rector’s position is mainly as a backup to the VP and to attend rallies if the VP cannot attend. The director has a seat on the board but not as a vot-ing member unless the VP is not in attendance.
The International rally for 2019 is in Branson (One More Time) again and there are a couple of rolling rallies that are headed that way. We’ve never been to Branson and now that we are full time, as our house has sold, we look forward to exploring more of the country. We will be hav-ing one of the 2020 International rallies in our region. The location yet to be decided, but it will be in Central Oregon somewhere. Stay tuned for that.
If you have an idea for a rally, let us know. We would love to hear your ideas and would even help to organize it with you. Rallies are at the core of our existence as a club and we are com-ing up on the season in our region where the weather will be much more accommodating to outdoor activities and RV camping. Share your travel adventures with us and let’s see if we can get some rallies lined up for our region for this coming summer.
Until next time, keep the shiny side up and safe travels
Dean
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When: Arrive July 6, 2020 - Depart August 31, 2020 (58 days)
Beavers CareSunshine/Rain
Julie Lauderdale
We want all Beavers to know what a caring RV family we are, always here if any of you need our support. We would like to share any of your challenges or sympathy with our members on the Forum when you need our thoughts and prayers, but we will always verify this information
before posting, so do not hesitate to contact me by text, email or phone. Julie Lauderdale, [email protected], 580-399-5931
Thinking of You
Ginger Layton - daughter Jeanie's cancerJerry Pattison - Son Gordon's accident Jan McQuinlanLee AndersonIris SchmidtMarina WolfgramPat Gerber
Sympathy
Mary Ward - Great grand- daughter's passingGinger Layton - Daughter Becky's passingMike Wolfgram - sister's passingBobTaylor - Cynthia's passing (former members)Mary Hopper - Randy's passing (former members)Wilma Pound - Larry's passing
Get Well
Dean Johnson - surgeryEileen Cooper – surgeryPatti Monnell - hospital stayCindy Glaser – kneeBev Morlan - surgeryJerry Pattison - heart attackLarry Pound - fell off roof
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Anacortes Do Nothing Too! (2)Fidalgo Bay RV Resort Anacortes, Washington Arrive July 15, 2019 - Depart July 19, 2019
This will be a cheap (inexpensive) rally as we will not have any specific activities planned, butyou will have the choice to ‘do nothing’ and just relax or choose from any of the many activities this area offers including:• Whale watching cruises, golf, biking trail to Anacortes• Ferry ride to Friday Harbor - explore Anacortes
Rally Masters: Dean & Anita Johnson
411 N. 6th St. #4919 Emery, SD 57332
[email protected], [email protected] 425-891-6430, 425-891-6399
Co-Rally MastersAllen & Nancy Hughes
425.868.9777206-643-6421
Limit 11 CoachesRally Cost $200Send $100 deposit to rally master tohold your spot. This will fill up fast!Final payment due July 1, 2019
Mike Randolph TributeAt the Farmington International Rally, BAC did a special rememberance award for long time BAC member, Mike Randolph. A nice plaque was presented and many BAC members wrote notes to the Randolph family. Jerry Pattison hand delivered the notes and plaque to Prudy and her daughter in Las Vagas. They responded to the Beaver thoughtfulness with the following message.
What a wonderful gesture by the BAC. We thank you very much for honoring my Dad with the beautiful plaque. Thank you also for the beautiful letters from the Beaver members! I showed the plaque and letters to Mom immediately upon getting them, and Mom and I thoroughly enjoyed them! We were both touched and the plaque sits where we can see it in the home. The special cleaning instructions are carefully taped to the bottom so that we can keep great care of this wonder-ful remembrance. Thank you again, and please pass on to the letter writers and the Beavers our gratitude.
Best wishes, Melanie and Prudy Randolph.
Splendide Washer/Dryer HintsWant to get the best results from your RV washer/dryer? Wrinkled clothes are one of our main prob-lems. The basic permanent press express wash cycle is one of the most used cycles to help elimi-nate wrinkles. When combined with the low-spin option, clothes are less likely to wrinkle. If you use high-spin, the drum can spin so fast, the clothes can be smashed up against the side of the drum wall and, especially in pants and jeans, wrinkles are "pressed" in. When washing pants and jeans, it is best to remove the clothes after the wash cy-cle and give them a good shake before returning the items to the drum for the drying cycle.
Another secret to avoiding wrinkles is to use liquid fabric softener; and the "As Seen on TV" dryer-balls really do work! The manufacturer advises against using dryer sheets in the vented units, feeling the dryer sheet may be sucked into the ex-haust vent and become a fire hazard, so use liquid fabric softeners and/or dryer-balls.
Another secret in the Splendide model: after drying the clothes for a while, turn the dryer tim-er to zero. The unit will continue to tumble, with no heat. This is useful for drying delicate items or "fluffing" items.
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Region
2South West
CA
HI
NV
Hello Fellow Beavers,
Here we go again. Start of a new year. Hope 2019 brings you and yours happiness, good fortune and good health. A lotto win would help a little too. Our New Year started quietly with cel-ebration at around nine o’clock California time, timed for the ball drop in New York. Like many others, Carol and I can’t seem to make it to mid-night anymore. Up early on New Year’s Day to watch the Rose Bowl Parade which brought back fond memories of last year’s Beaver Rally and the fantastic seats we had. Sportscoach Owners In-ternational (SOI) has been doing this rally for the last 38+ years and hopefully, someone will plan another Beaver rally in conjunction with that group in the future. You won’t be disappointed, and the money spent will be worth every penny.
This year Carol and I were both well, unlike last year, so we were able to attend the Beaver Secu-rity Rally in conjunction with FMCA Western Area rally in Indio. If you have not done this ral-ly, you have missed out on Maine Lobster and an exceptionally good time. We guarded gates and watched all the people walking by, kind of like be-ing at a County Fair or a WalMart (LOL). Thank you Mandy & Violet for another great rally. Of course, we had to buy some things for the coach and other “stuff ” the vendors were selling. You can never have too much stuff, until the next year when you are cleaning out the coach and wonder why you bought some of that stuff because you haven’t used it for a year.
After the Indio rally, we made our way to Hap-py Trails, where we will be spending the next few months with many of our Beaver friends. We will also do some off-road Jeeping and I will play pickleball. Hopefully I won’t get injured and bloody in the process.
Carol and I will stay in Happy Trails until we make our way to Las Vegas for the “Super Rally” from April 24th to the 28th. Check the Beaver Tales for the ad and if you haven’t already, GET YOUR RESERVATION IN SOON. Hope to see many of you there. This Rally will be a great one hosted by Bob and Pam Blair. If you have been to one of their rallies before you know they do a “Super” job.
If you will be going to the BAC International Ral-ly in Branson, our region will be hosting a Rolling Rally starting in the Reno, Nevada area on August 23rd and rolling into Branson on September 4th. The plan is to follow a northern route along I-80. If you want to travel with BAC friends and have fun along the way, this rally is for you. Look for a detailed ad in this issue of Beaver Tales. There is a limit of ten coaches so get your application in early. After this rolling rally there is only one other rally scheduled in for Region 2 and that is the Christmas Rally in Paso Robles on December 9th to the 13th. Rally Masters for the Christmas Rally are Jeff Lanning and Kathy Lotman with Tom Chase and JoAnn Francis as Co-Rally Mas-ters. Tom enjoyed being co-rally master of the 2018 Christmas rally so much that, after a couple of wee drams of scotch, he raised his hand to vol-unteer for 2019. Thanks Tom. It would be great to have some other rallies scheduled for 2019 and we are accepting volunteers for 2020 and 2021. So if you are interested please contact me. Help and advice are always available.
Shortly after the Branson Rally, I will be ending my tenure as Vice-President of Region 2. I will be leaving you all in good hands as Bob Blair will be taking over. I am sure Bob will serve the Region well, along with his wife Pam, who was previously the club’s secretary. Carol and I will continue to be involved in BAC activities as part of our travels and look forward to visiting more new and dis-tant areas of the country. It has been my pleasure to have been VP for this Region and I encourage you to become involved in the operations of our club. Is VP or Director in your future? You will get great enjoyment from working with those in-volved in our club, and it can be a very rewarding experience.
Safe Travels,Alan
Email: [email protected]
South West VP'sReport Alan Scott
Collect Pull Tabs from Mandy Canales
It doesn't take much to wiggle off the pull tab from any kind of a can and store them until you get to a Beaver rally with someone who collects them. Why should all BAC mem-bers be doing this? Because for each tab collected, Ronald McDonald House (housing for families of sick children) gets credit for a whole can and caring Beavers have probably collected more than a million by now. That's a lot of help for such a simple act.
Most BAC rallies will have someone col-lecting, but if not, bring them (or send with someone going) to Branson
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Way to Get Involved!!!There are several ways that BAC members can get more involved with the club. The easiest way is to attend rallies. You get to meet people and find out what the club is all about.
There are also sometimes articles in Beaver Tales about a specific need for volunteers with specific talents. And you don't have to be a long time member to help out.
Recently new members, Evana and Wes Gen-dron, followed both of these suggestions. At just their second rally (Indio was first) in Quartzsite, they met up with Tim Bentley, who has been looking for someone capable of tak-ing over the BAC website. Evana, along with her husband Wes, agreed to tackle the job. The website has long been in need of an update and we thank Evana and Wes for stepping up, and we can't wait to see what happens as they de-velop new ideas.
Rally Masters:Bob & Pam BlairPO Box 60011Boulder City NV [email protected] Pam (702) 321-7215Bob (702) 595-5581
Vicki WarrenHost - West
First Timers
Laura DedrickHost - [email protected]
“REGION 2 SUPER RALLY”Viva Las Vegas
Arrive April 24 - Depart April 28, 2019LAS VEGAS, Nevada
Enjoy the lights and excitement of Las Vegas with your BAC friends!:
Cannot book more than 50 coaches, so reserve early!
50 Coach LimitRally Fee -- $600
Final Payment Due by March 15, 2019Send Your Check to Pam Blair
Come Back to TitusvilleTitusville, FL Mike & Randi LutzNiceville, FL Kim & Linda SnyderTitusville, FL St. Augustine Christmas St. Augustine, FL
Mike & Jennifer StuartJacksonville, FL
Once Upon a Time Beaver Security RallyIndio, CA Bill & Jann Mellman Cedar Mountain, NC Ron & Jeri RitterLas Vegas, NV Wes & Evana GendronHuntington Beach, CA
Co-rally MastersVicki & Denny Mayes
Alan & Carol Scott
• 4 nights at the Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort – 50 amp, full service/pull-thru sites• 3 Breakfasts• 2 Hosted Dinners• Freemont Street Experience• Las Vegas Mob Museum with Surprise Social Hour • Springs Preserve Tour• Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area• 3 Nights of Special Las Vegas Entertainment• Free time to explore
Recommended on your own: Neon Museum Tour & Brilliant Light Show, High Roller at the Linq
Don't miss out! Sites still available
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ROLL BAC(k) 2 BRANSON Start in reno, nevada auguSt 23, 2019
arrive BranSonMiSSouri SepteMBer 4, 2019 (2 more days in Branson included in rally fees)
Rolling Rally from Reno, Nevada, with stops in Elko NV, Salt Lake City UT, Rawlins WY, Ogallala NE, Kearney NE, Platte City MO, and Springfield MO
(14 days full hookups which includes 2 early arrival nights on September 4 & 5 in Branson).Several continental breakfasts; several potlucks including
2 BBQ dinners (tri tips & hamburgers provided); 1 hosted BBQ lunch and a stroll through Weston, MO;
nightly social hours with snacksgames, prizes and LOTS of fun!!
Optional activities along the route: Northeastern Nevada Museum; Salt Lake City sightseeing; Wyoming Frontier Prison; Petrified Wood Gallery; Archway Monument; Jowler Creek Winery;
Holladay Distillery; Pirtle Winery; Truman Presidential Library; Kansas City Sightseeing; National WW I Museum; Bass Pro; Wonders of Wildlife & Aquarium; Fantastic Caverns Tour; etc.
Sign up early - limited to 10 coachesRally Fee $775
$200.00 Deposit due no later than May 1, 2019Make Checks Payable to Carol Scott Final Payment Due July 1, 2019
Rally Masters:Alan & Carol Scott9890 Golden DriveOrangevale, CA [email protected](916) 296-2141
Come join us at the awesome Vines RV Resort and celebrate the Christmas Holidays with your fellow Beavers.
Included: 4 nights 50 amp full hookups 2 dinners, 1 lunch, 2 breakfasts
• Private tour and luncheon at Gary Kramer Guitar Cellar(Hear stories of Gary's celeb guitar making and eat a
famous “Papa Giorgio” sub. Wine, beer, and olive oil tasting too.)• Tour of Camp Roberts Historical Museum
(Exhibits and history of the camp through the decades.)• Tour of Firestone Brewery with beer tasting
• Gift Exchange
Optional on your own: Walking tour of “Vine Street Victorian Christmas Showcase” Wine Tasting (over 200 wineries available); The Hacienda at Fort Liggett, Pioneer Museum,
and the Cambria Christmas Market (Festival of Lights - shuttles available)
Co-Rally Masters:Tom Chase & JoAnn Francis
Rally Masters:Jeff Lanning/Kathy Lotman6332 Capetown St. Lakewood, CA [email protected] [email protected](714) 362-5147 (J) or(562) 243-9249 (K)
15 Coach Limit - Rally Fee TBDSend $100 deposit to hold your space.
Final Payment Due Nov 1, 2019
Christmas in PasoArrive December 9 – Depart December 13, 2019
Paso Robles, California
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REVENUES (1ST QTR)
My name is Mike Rump and I am honored to serve as your new Treasurer. I would like to thank my prede-cessor, Roy Warren, for his dedicated service and
the detailed and thoughtful turnover. George Morlan and Karl Welhart should also be recognized, as they were very gracious and patient in explaining the financial history of our club. And, my wife, Janis, who is so very appreciative for the clutter that now resides in our coach versus the Warrens'. During this tran-sition, I developed several goals which I want to share with you;
1. Streamline the dues notification, collection, and tracking process2. Utilize Bill Pay on Line (BPOL) and ATM deposits more ef-fectively (in process)3. Update the Beaver Tales financial report format (in process)4. Use Quicken more efficiently a. Transition from accrual to cash accounting b. Eliminate unused accounts c. Include graphics (in process)5. Streamline the budgeting process
Some of these goals are self-explanatory, but I wanted to ex-plain item 4a in more detail. During this year’s tax preparation discussion, our CPA suggested that we change from an accrual to a cash basis accounting system to simplify our records and reports. Currently, assets and liabilities don’t reflect a true net worth because the reserve accounts contain funds that have been set aside for future use. She provided some guidance which is being reviewed, and I will update you as we progress.
Our Fiscal Year (F/Y) is from 1 October thru 30 September the following year. First quarter revenue was high because a ma-jority of our club memberships expire in September and are usually renewed in the first quarter. This coupled with the large number of rallies, produced significant income. Beaver Tales, badges, and rallies dominated the expense side. These numbers should level out as the year progresses. Additionally, $2000 was transferred from the International Rally Reserve for the Las Vegas Super Rally. This slightly distorted the Rally income and expense numbers. Please note that the approved 2018/2019 Budget is projecting a loss of ~ $7000.
Now I need to ask for your help, because ultimately, I want to provide the information you need in a format that makes sense to you, the BAC members. After you review the current Beaver Tales, please look over the revised financial reporting format and send along your thoughts and comments. And, please take note of all the rallies that are scheduled for the year. If you haven’t been to a rally lately, perhaps it is time to give it a go. Especially since we spend most of our money in having great rallies.
And, thank you in advance for your support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Mike
Mike Rump Email: [email protected]
Treasurer's Report
EXPENSES(1ST QTR)
$6353
$65 $342
$6430
$648
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Hello everyone in Beaverdom, I’m writing today to talk about spring-time while sitting in the south-
western Arizona desert in a balmy 39 de-gree outside temperature.
Patsy and I have wrapped up the “Rocking in Q II” rally in beautiful Quartzsite, Arizona. We had a wonderful time playing RVING (Bingo), Bean Bag Baseball and racing our Beaver steeds. There was a maintenance seminar at Dave's Diesel Diagnostics and a round table discussion with our RV ex-perts. We had six first time rally attendees and signed up two new members. All in all it was a great rally.
Region 3 is looking forward to a great time with nine Beaver rallies in both the US and Canada. There are still openings in some, and the others have waiting lists. Remem-ber there are usually cancellations, so don’t hesitate to get on the waiting list for a rally.
We will be attending the FMCA’s 100th In-ternational rally in Minot, South Dakota. Gary and Glenda Milner, the Midwest Area National VP, visited us at Quartzsite and registered to become new BAC members. Gary expressed to us the need for volun-teers in all areas at Minot. It is a very ex-citing time for our Region 3 members with so many rallies in the north. So take a look at your Beaver Tales, pick out some rallies, and get signed up.
Safe travels to everyone.
Roy
North Central VP'sReport Roy Boles
Region
3North Central
US
IA, ILIN, MI
MN, MTND, NEOH, SDWI, WY
Canada
AB, MBON, SK
North Central VP'sReport Roy Boles
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It looks like it will be a busy year for Roy and me with the Beavers. Roy has several rallies on schedule that we will be attending in Region 3 and of course I have my commitments as National Director with FMCA.
I am happy to say that the Alternate National Director will attend The 99th International Convention in Perry Georgia. Steve and Sherry Huber have family near there so it was great that he could take the time to represent the Beaver Ambassador Club, and find out anything new and exciting happening with FMCA at this event. Roy and I will be attending the 100th Convention in Minot, North Dakota August 14-17. This will be the first time we have attended an event in North Dakota and are looking forward to it, although we have heard of past challenges and damaged done by the weather. We are hoping for a good experience, and gaining lots of knowledge and information to bring back to the BAC. On December 31, 2018 the ballots for FMCA Constitutional Amendments were tabulated and the results were in favor of the changes by a huge margin. These changes were simply to streamline refunds and electronic voting. Roy and I Rally Mastered the Quartzsite Rally this year, with Pete and Maryalice Willhite and John Nord and Bev Campbell as Co-Rally Masters. We had a great turnout. We originally had 61 coaches, but with flu season being exceptionally bad, and some other illnesses and problem coaches we had 54 expected the day of registration. That afternoon we got word that 3 coaches were out in the desert somewhere and couldn't get to us that day due to an area being washed out. So we had 51 coaches in attendance in the downpour of rain on Tuesday at registration. We had 6 first time BAC rally attendees at Quartzsite. We also signed up two new members for BAC. I want to welcome Jack and Lois Crans and Gary and Glenda Milner to the Club. We are so glad you decided to join our Beaver family. We had lots and lots of rain the first day, but due to the donation of an awning over our serving area we managed to feed 100 people dinner. A big thank you for that donation. Also a big thanks to John Nord for the use of his trailer without which such a downpour would have made this a very difficult if not impossible day. The weather turned beautiful on Wednesday and it was a great rally. I have much appreciation for our cooks and volunteers. Quartzsite is such a unique rally and the volunteers and camaraderie are a special part of the experience of this rally. Remember if you have someone join BAC they must also be a member of FMCA and if you recruit a member for
FMCA you will receive a $10 credit voucher each time. So here is a rundown of benefits FMCA members can take advantage of. Sometimes folks need a reason and FMCA is doing its best to give members plenty of reasons to join.
• FMCAssist. Of course this is included in your membership. What a deal! Remember that FMCAssist must be arranged by Seven Corners in order to be covered. Like anything else, you must do it the right way, so after you call 911, and consult your physician, call Seven Corners at (877)202-4176 or worldwide at (317)582-2619.
• FMCA RV Insurance for RV-Home-Auto call (877)589-3599
• FMCA International Travel Insurance• FMCA Health Plan. This is a PPO plan designed with
RVers under 65 in mind. FMCAhealthplan.com or call (888)337-1705
• FMCA Pet Insurance• FMCA Tire Savings Program• FMCA Road side rescue only $69 a year. • FMCA.com/benefits• Windshield replacement program. Contact guardian
(855)362-2784• With FMCA you get savings on placing ads in Family
RVing magazine • FMCA Connect-on-the-go mobile broadband. • FMCA.com/benefits• FMCA Tech Connect benefit package• FMCA Tour Connection• FMCA Stoppin’ Spots. Fellowship and assistance.
This benefit lists generous members who offer help and hospitality to fellow members who are on the road. Go to. FMCA.com/member-help-search or call (513)474-3622
• Campground discounts• FMCA is partners with Passport America offering 50%
discounts at over 1900 campgrounds in US, Canada and Mexico
• Car Rental discounts with Avis, Enterprise, National Car Rental and Hertz
• FMCA commercial member discounts• FMCA Costco Wholesale National Membership
program (extra coupons)• Sam’s Club new member program• Discounts at Office Depot, Office Max, Staples• RV Pet Safety monitor by Nimble Wireless • (800)543-3622• UPS discounts. WWW.SAVEWITHUPS.COM/FMCA• Members only campgrounds• FMCA Key return program (800) 543-3622• Business card discountsBe sure to evaluate whether or not any of FMCA’s benefits benefit you. And keep in mind FMCA is constantly looking at ways to offer you new benefits to make your travel experiences better.
Wishing you all safe travels,Patsy
FMCA National Director Report Patsy Boles
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Stampeding BeaversArrive July 4 - Depart July 8, 2019
Calgary, Alberta, CanadaHowdy Partners
Join us for Calgary Stampede 2019Billed as the Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth
Day 1: Check in at the Mountain View Campground. Hors d'oeuvres on the evening of July 4Day 2: Stampede Parade (we will have reserved seats). Lunch (your own expense)
Reserved seats to take in the rodeo events in the afternoonDay 3: It’s downtown again for a chuckwagon breakfast at 8:00
then enjoy events at Rope Square and the downtown area. Around 6 pm we will make our way to the evening show at the Stampede grounds.
This show includes the world famous running of the chuckwagons, entertainment, and is capped off with a fireworks display.
Day 4: Explore some of Canada and Calgary’s history by visiting Heritage Park. Cap off the day with happy hour and a potluck supper.
Day 5: We will get together for a light breakfast and say our goodbyes.If you wish, you can stay and enjoy more "Stampeding" and more of the sights and adventures in Calgary
and the surrounding area. Or you can sign up and join the Rally Master for the Beautiful Banff Rally.Rally Masters: John Nord 5416 Valentine Crescent SECalgary AB T2A [email protected] 403-830-8575
Rally Master: John Nord5416 Valentine Crescent SECalgary AB T2A [email protected] 403-830-8575
Co-Rally Masters: Harvey & Marilyn Ziegler
Co-Rally Master: Harvey & Marilyn Ziegler
Beautiful Banff RallyArrive July 8 - Depart July 12, 2019
Banff, Alberta, CanadaEnjoy the beauty of Canada’s 1st National Park
Day 1: Check in and join up at the Tunnel Mountain Village Campground. We will get acquainted with an evening gathering with hors d'oeuvres.
Day 2: We will enjoy breakfast together. The day will be a free day to experience the natural beauty of the area, take in one of the area museums, or some of the unique shopping
opportunities. We will put together drives around the area for those who wish to join us.Day 3: We will have some free time in the morning and then gather at 10:30 for a trip up the
Banff Gondola. At the top there are areas to walk and take in the wonderful views. There is a Tea House where we will have lunch at approximately 1:00.
Day 4: We will have another day to explore the area. We will again offer drives for those who wish to join us. We will gather about 6:00 for a potluck supper.
Day 5: We will have a breakfast and then say our goodbyes.We hope to be able to have an evening gathering around fire pits!
Limit: 15 coachesRally Fees: $351 (US) or $468 (Canadian)
Limit: 15 coachesRally Fees - $717 ( US) or
$956 (Canadian)
Rally FullJoin theWaitList
Rally Full - Join
the Wait List
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Rally Masters
Peter and Connie Bradish, 189 Windsong Way, Titusville, Florida 32780. Cells: Connie 321-432-0407, Peter [email protected]
Springfield, Illinois
On the road to Oshkosh
On the road to Oshkosh
BAC in Rockford
Arrive July 16 - Depart July 20, 2019 Rockford, Illinois4 nights camping. The campground is Black Hawk Valley Campground, Rockford, Illinois. Activities include Anderson Gardens and Frank Lloyd Wright Laurent House, local museums and villages and more. One lunch or dinner each day. 4 o'clock get togethers. Cost for the rally is $450 for a 2 person coach. Maximum number of coaches is ten (10). Deposit is $100. Deposit is due by Feb 1, 2019. Final payment due May 1, 2019. Please make check payable to Connie Bradish. Rally Masters are: Peter and Connie Bradish, 189 Windsong Way, Titusville, Florida, 32780. Cells: Connie 321-432-0407, Peter 321-652-2435. [email protected] IMPORTANT: NO MORE THAN TWO DOGS PER COACH. ThIs is a requirement of the campground.
Frank Lloyd Wright Laurent House
4 nights camping. The campground is the
Illinois State Fair Campground in Springfield, Illinois. Activities include Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum,
the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, and more. One lunch or dinner each day. 4 o'clock get togethers.
Cost for the rally is $375 for a 2-person coach. Deposit is $100. Deposit due by Feb 1, 2019. Final payment due by May 1, 2019.
Please make check payable to Connie Bradish. Maximum number of coaches is ten (10).
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WINNIPEG, CANADA 2019
Arrive August 2nd-depart August 9th, 2019Town and Country Campground
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Come explore the beautiful capital of Manitoba.We will take the Winnipeg Trolley to learn the city and a river boat tour on the Red River.
Rally Fee- $625Send your deposit of $250 with your
rally coupon to hold a spot. Limited to 20 coaches
Rally MastersRoy and Vicki Warren
194 Rainbow Drive #9412 Livingston, TX 77399
FolkloramaCelebrate life and culture with world-class enter-
tainment, delicious authentic food and beautiful cultural displays at Folklorama, the largest and longest-running multi-cultural festival of its kind in the world. Explore one of the
most vibrant arts and culture scenes found in the heart of the continent.
Dates - Arrive Sunday July 21, 2019 - Depart Friday July 26, 2019 5 nights
The rally fee is based upon staying through the end of Airventure (8 days). BAC members who depart after 5 dayswill receive a rebate from EAA of $81. Therefore the actual rally cost for them is $519
Other things you may visit include:
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights,Fort Gibraltar, The Exchange District
Assinboine Park Zoo Leo Moi Sculpture Garden and
The St. Boniface Cathedral
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Important Rally Master Informationby Eileen Cooper
So you decided to do a rally! Here are some inportant contacts you will need to make as you go through the process of developing your rally. Get the Rally Master Handbook (online or from your VP) for more detail.
1, Regional VP- Contact your VP for approval to give the rally. Work with them as you determine a location or event which would attract participants, pick the dates of the rally, and make sure you have a campground able to provide the sites and hook-ups you need for your rally. The VP will check with Carol Scott, the Rally Coordinator, to make sure there are no conflicts with other Beaver rallies.
Next see about providing some meals, although for a less expensive rally, potlucks or no-host restaurants are a good choice. Can you visit some of the highlights in the area? Plan your budget and decide how much you need to charge in rally fees to cover your expenses. Don't forget rally bars. They are $5 each, $10/couple. Now share your final budget with your VP for approval.
As you prepare for the rally, make sure to keep all of your receipts. There will be a financial Rally Report to file at the end of the rally, and you will send the receipts to the treasurer. Sign agreements or contracts with your venues. Re-confirm these several weeks before the event.
Acknowlege receipt of all registrations as they come in.
It's a good idea to photocopy (photograph?) the checks as a record. If you do mobile deposits, you can keep the actual checks stapled to the registration form. Keep a roster with all the usual contact info along with the FMCA number; 1st and 2nd timers marked; and BAC guests identified. If they are guests there will be an additional charge equal to the cost of a first time BAC membership ($40). They may apply this fee to a membership during the rally, if they choose.
2. Beaver Tales Editor - When all is approved, send the your rally information to [email protected]. You don't need to design your ad but your suggestions are welcome.
3. Rally Support Manager - At least a month before the rally, send your roster to the Rally Support Manager, Eileen Cooper. She will have the business mail you your rally bars and the 1st and 2nd timer bolo badges and dress badges. Tell her how many you need and where to send them. Check with your 1st timers and see how they want to have their name listed on their badges. They may have these for many years, so we want to get it right. The rally bars can have 2 lines with 24 total characters on each, so consider this when you name your rally.
4. Final Reports - Fill out your rally report (basically just an income and outgo statement) and send a copy to the President, your VP, and the Treasurer (along with your receipts and a check for the rally bars.) Eileen also keeps track of rally attendees, so when the rally is over, send her the final copy of your roster and any extra rally bars. Highlight any additions or cancellations so she can update her records.
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Note New Dates
Rally Fees: $375Send $100 depositLimit: 15 coaches
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Beavers in the BoondocksArrive August 22nd - Depart August 26th, 2019
Tripp, South Dakota and Yankton, South Dakota Visit 2 locations in southeast South Dakota
on the way to the Branson BAC Int’l Rally.Spend 2 days at the Mayer’s home in Tripp, SD. (20 Amp service, dump station and fresh water, May have some 30 Amp.) Then spend 2 more days at the Lewis & Clark State Park (with 30 Amp service) on the Missouri River near Yankton, SD.
( Dump stations are available at SD Rest Areas, Cabela’s in Mitchell, as well as the Lewis & Clark State Park)
Meals will include three Breakfasts, one Lunch, and three Dinners. We will have a no host dinner the last evening.
Planned activities include a tour of the Dimock Cheese Factory A tour of the “World's only Corn Palace”
The Oscar Howe Art MuseumA tour of a Wind Farm with an up close look at one of the Turbines
Tours of the Gavins Point Hydroelectric Dam and the Lewis & Clark Fish Hatchery, as well as a late afternoon lake cruise.
Other suggested activities; Cabela’s, George McGovern Museum, Carnegie Resource Center,
Prehistoric Indian Village, the Dakota Territory Museum Walk across the Missouri River to Nebraska on the Meridian Pedestrian Bridge
Also enjoy biking, hiking, and water sports (The Marina rents various water craft.)
Rally is limited to eight coaches, cost is $250. Send $50 and a Rally Coupon to Rally Masters to reserve your spot.
Final payment due June 1, 2019.We are about 340 miles via I-90, and SD Hwy 37 from the Sturgis Rally.
Rally Masters:Lynn & Tom Crowley 42 Ivy Chase NEAtlanta, GA [email protected]
Rally Fee $270 Per Coach - Final Payment Due June 19Optional Black Hills Tour $125.09 Per Person Due June 19
Send a check to Lynn Crowley for $50 to hold your spot. Full refunds cannot be guaranteed after July 19, 2019.
Rally Masters : Rick & Terri Mayer 40579 289th St.Tripp, SD [email protected] 605-935-6909 605-321-0966
Co Rally Masters:Mike & Janis Rump
"Mayer Family Campground" in TrippGavin's Point Dam
Meridian Pedestrian Bridge
Beavers In The HillsArrive August 19 – Depart August 22, 2019 (3 Nights)
Sturgis RV Park, South Dakota
Wind Down in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota after the FMCA Rally in Minot, North DakotaIncludes:
1 Breakfast, 2 Socials, 2 Dinners, Entertainment and 3 nights camping at the Sturgis RV Park in Sturgis, SD. The campground rate of $39.24 (includes tax) will be extended on either side of the rally. For extra
nights call the RV park, Phone 605-720-1501, Toll Free 888-878-9971.
Extra Optional Activity: Narrated all day tour of the Black Hills Which includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Entertainment
Buses pick us up at the campground and take us to the film set of Dances With Wolves for a “Cowboy” breakfast. Then it is off to Mt. Rushmore
where we will spend at least an hour. Next we wind our way over the Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway on our way to Custer State Park where we willl have lunch at the State Game Lodge. The lodge was the presidential summer White House to former president Calvin Coolidge
and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Then we continue through Custer State Park, up Needles Highway, to Sylvan Lake for pictures and a restroom break at the spectacular man-made lake located at the bottom
of Harney Peak. At the last stop on the tour we will spend an hour visiting the largest mountain carving in the world, Crazy Horse. The day ends with a fun filled Cowboy Chuckwagon Dinner and a Music/Comedy Show.
We are looking into pet walking options.
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Region
4South Central
AZ
AR
CO
KS
LA
MO
NM
OK
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Time sure is flying by! It's hard to believe spring is right around the corner. Since my last update I have been on the move. Rich and I attended the Christmas rally in Paso Robles. It was a very nice rally with lots of fun, food, wine and friends. The sites were beautiful - level and nicely land-scaped. The amenities were outstanding. The clubhouse was the main event. It was gorgeous, with crystal chandeliers, a huge fireplace with a comfy sitting area and a full kitchen. Rick and Laura Stephens, rally masters, and Tom Chase and Jo Ann Francis, co-rally masters, did a great job finding this gem of a park. They also did a fantastic job with their hard work and planning. Everyone had a festive time. Ugly sweaters, pj’s and formal attire was the dress code of the night for a lovely brisket dinner with lots of “fixins.” Paso Robles is so beautiful and the rally was so magical. Turns out the Christmas rally will be held at the same location this December 2019. Kathy Lottman and Jeff Lanning volunteered to be first time rally masters so we can all “Get Lit Again”. So there you have it another rally being planned just like that. We are looking forward to it. Watch the Beaver Tales for all the informa-tion on this rally. It’s easy to do a rally; just vol-unteer. Your regional VP and lots of Beavers are there to help you. The Rally Master Handbook is a good source of information with step by step “How-To’s”. Ask your regional VP or go online for an updated copy. When you see how easy it is, step up and plan a rally. Right now we are looking for a rally master for the Quartzsite rally next year. This is a unique rally and loads of fun. Anyone interested or who knows of someone that should be rally master and doesn’t know it yet . . . contact me.
After the Christmas rally was over, Rich and I left California and traveled to Florida for the winter. We stopped in New Orleans for Christmas on the way. We had lunch at the Beaver gather-ing in Tarpon Springs, Florida with our Region 5 Beaver family. It was great seeing everyone. This quaint little Greek town has the best Greek food and desserts. It is also the location of the Sponge Docks where the boats come in from sponge harvesting out in the gulf. Lots and lots of sponges for sale! We also attended the Tampa RV Super Show. If you have never attend one, you are missing out. It is SUPER . . . 450 vendors, more RVs than you could count, food, entertainment, RV services, and so much more. We went for the day but you need more than that to cover it all.
While we were enjoying Florida, Jo Ann Fran-cis, Director for Region 4, attended the Beaver rally hosted by Mandy and Violet Canales in In-dio at the FMCA rally. Then they went on to the Quartzsite rally hosted by Roy and Patsy Boles. Here are Jo Ann and Tom’s adventures.
“We went to the FMCA Once Upon A Time Security Volunteer Rally in Indio, CA. It was our first time to volunteer and we enjoyed it very much. There were 30 some coaches there. Of course the high-light of the rally, besides meeting and making new friends and seeing old ones, was the lobster dinner. Delicious!
From Indio we traveled to Quartzsite for the Rock-in’ in the “Q” II. There were 53 coaches and lots of newcomers. Great food and the weather cooper-ated somewhat.
This year we’re traveling to Winnipeg and to Minot for the FMCA International Rally. It is the 100th anniversary. We will also be attending rallies in Sturgis, Tripp, Nashville and then on to Branson for our BAC international Rally.
Hope to see you there!” Thank you Jo Ann and Tom for the update. They will also be attending the super rally in Las Ve-gas hosted by Bob and Pam Blair in April.
My rally attendance this summer will be side-lined as I am facing another surgery for a revi-sion on my hip replacement that did not go so well. I will be attending a rally planned by Mar-gie and Chen Vicente here in Florida in March. The Margaritaville Rally is advertised in this edi-tion of the Beaver Tales. If you are in the area be sure to sign up. I will see all of you in Branson at the “One More Time” rally hosted by Lamar Keck and Karen Rogers in September.
This summer there are lots of rallies planned. I encourage you to check out this issue of the Beaver Tales and try to attend at least one. Lots of fun ahead . . . check out 2020 too. There will be many rallies to choose from and lots more in the planning stages. Keep your eye on the Bea-ver Tales.
Check the President’s column for exciting up-dates. I know John and his committees are working hard on necessary changes to the Bea-ver website and the forum. Have a great spring.
Until next time…Safe travels
Kathy
South Central VP's Report Kathy Pylar
Email: [email protected]
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YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT?!?. . . PLAN A RALLY??by Carol Scott
That’s a question those of us who have been Rally Masters have asked ourselves before we volun-teered to do our first rally. What’s expected? Where do I start? It's not as hard as you may think.
STEP 1: PICK THE LOCATION & DATE Where do I live? Where have I been? What events or spe-cial activities have I enjoyed and would do again? We have a myriad of answers to these questions. Towns we grew up in or now live in all have some-thing special to offer. It may be a special museum, historical or archaeological site, a national or state park or a special annual event. Are there celebra-tions, events or activities that I have visited pre-viously that I would like my friends to share with me? Do some research on what RV parks might be available in the area you are considering (Google search, Good Sam/KOA/Passport America apps, campgroundreviews.com.)
The date and duration of the rally will be dictated by weather in the location chosen and what events or activities are anticipated. Most rallies are 3 to 4 nights and anywhere between 10 to 25 coaches al-though some rallies (i.e. BAC International, Quartz-site and Security) involve a larger group. A pre-liminary inquiry to the RV parks available would be advised to find out what dates they have available, what accommodations they can provide (full hook-ups, pull thru big rig sites, meeting/kitchen facili-ties). Is there an extra charge for any meeting room or outdoor pavilion? Do they have special rates for groups and what is the total cost per site including any taxes and fees.
Next . . . touch base with your Regional VP AND (if your rally is in a different region) the Regional VP for that region, to discuss the rally plans. That Regional VP will touch base with the BAC Rally Co-ordinator to make sure that there are no conflicts with other rallies. and then will give their approval to proceed with the rally. Now is the time to choose your co-Rally Master so they can assist and be in-volved in all the planning.
STEP 2: GET A COPY OF THE RALLY MASTER HANDBOOK. Download from the BAC website or your Regional VP can provide you with a copy. This handbook will guide you through the entire rally planning process including budgeting, advertis-ing and reporting paperwork. Check Beaver Tales deadlines and send the information about your rally
to the Beaver Tales editor so that it can be pub-lished at least two times before your rally. Don’t let this scare you. The handbook is easy to follow and provides excellent information and tips to make your rally planning as easy as possible.
Your chosen RV park, the Chamber of Commerce and The Internet can provide a wealth of informa-tion to help you find places of interest, restaurants, and tour information. Happy hour and heavy hors d'oeuvres or pizza are always popular the first night as folks have been traveling to the rally and may want a chance to relax. Breakfasts can be continen-tal, or more involved as you wish. Lunches usually are not planned unless included as part of a tour and dinners can be catered or potluck at the RV Park, at a local restaurant, or everyone can be on their own. There is usually a happy hour scheduled each day if activities permit. It all depends on what you want to do. Keep the rally simple. A few phone calls and some brainstorming with your Co-Rally Masters and voila A RALLY IS BORN!
ROLLING RALLIES are those rallies where a group of Beavers travel together, usually to attend an In-ternational Rally. There is a little more involved, in that multiple RV parks are needed, but less enter-tainment and meals are required. The whole point of a rolling rally is to get coaches from Point A to Point B and have some fun in the process.
BAC INTERNATIONAL RALLIES are much more involved, in that we’re dealing with a much larger number of coaches in attendance and the logistics of making everything fit together is much more chal-lenging. These larger venue rallies are better left to seasoned Rally Masters with lots of experience, but feel free to volunteer as a Co-Rally Master to help provide “boots on the ground” assistance.
Your Regional VP and Director can assist you with any questions or issues you are unsure about. Call them, they are there to help you. And let me also emphasize that when Beavers attend a rally, we are a family and everyone is more than willing to help in any way we’re needed.
I encourage you to TAKE THE NEXT STEP and con-sider volunteering as either a Rally Master or Co-Rally Master. It’s an excellent way to get involved and help keep the active and traveling lifestyle we all enjoy alive and well.
A road less traveled means a destination not discovered?
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Region
5East Coast
US
AL, CT, DE, DC FL, GA, KY, ME MD, MAMS, NBNC, NH NJ, NYPA, RISC, TNVT, VA
WV
Canada
NF, NS PE, QC
The Beaver world in Region 5 has been very active during our normal-ly dormant season of the year. We
started on the 1st of December, heading toward Titusville, Florida for Jerry and Sue Leonard’s “Come Back to Titusville” rally, December 3-7, 2018. First Timers Mike and Randi Lutz from Niceville, Florida made themselves right at home. Activities in-cluded a great concert performance with the Irish Tenors at the King Arts Center. Visits to a great alligator park and an air-boat ride gave everyone a feel for the true old Florida.
Next on the Beaver agenda was the “St. Au-gustine Christmas” rally, December 7-11, 2018, hosted by Keith and Eileen Cooper at a wonderful campground on the North Beach area of St. Augustine, Florida - truly a beautiful city offering lots of activities dur-ing the Christmas season. St. Augustine is a tremendous place for old world history, including the Lighthouse, Flagler College, Lightener Museum, Fountain of Youth, and the Castillo de San Marcos Fort. The tour of St. Augustine Wild Reserve with the Festival of Lights highlighted the wonder-ful activities during the rally. First Timers Mike and Jennifer Stuart from Jacksonville, Florida enjoyed sharing their experiences.
Keith and Eileen Cooper hosted a “Bea-ver Gathering” January 17, 2019 in Tarpon Springs for lunch during the Tampa Super Show. Thanks to those that attended, and I encourage others to host another “Beaver
Gathering” in their area. In case you are not familiar with a “Beaver Gathering”, it is just a single event for lunch or dinner or a campground get together of Beavers for a single night or several overnights togeth-er. This type of event is not advertised in the Beaver Tales but is spread by word of mouth and posted on the forum. A “Beaver Gathering” is not as formal or structured as an official club rally.
More rallies in Region 5 include “Mermaids & Music,” March 6-11, 2019, hosted by Keith and Eileen Cooper in Brooksville, Florida; “Margaritaville IV,” March 21-25, 2019, hosted by Margie and Chen Vincente in Sanford, Florida at their home; and “Feb-ruary Bluegrass Festival,” February 12- 16, 2020, hosted by Keith and Eileen Cooper in Palatka, Florida.
Do not forget the rolling rally “Music City to Branson,” August 30-September 4, 2019 hosted by Norm and Cynthia Green. It starts in Nashville, Tennessee, traveling to Bran-son, Missouri for our International Rally, “Branson One More Time,” Sept 6-13, 2019, hosted by Lamar Keck and Karen Rogers. Please sign up early for these rallies, space is limited. Plan ahead; our International Rally will be held in Kerrville Texas in April 2020 and Oregon in September 2020. Watch for the ads in the Beaver Tales.
Wishing all our new Region 5 members a warm Beaver welcome to the club. Feel free to contact me if you have any ques-tions, concerns, or comments on any issue. Your input is what makes this club GREAT.
Warmest regards,
Karl
East Coast VP'sReport Karl Welhart
Looks like a fun time was had by all at the Come Back to Titusville rally.
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(Note: dates shown are always arrival and departure dates.)
$100
Don't Let Your Engine Fail
Our resident CAT tech, Dave Atherton said that he has seen 7 engine failures this year. Each failure has the potential of costing the owners $45,000 or more (depending on whether they contact Dave before allowing a shop to work on it.) The main thing Dave wants everyone to know is that AMOST ALL OF THESE BREAKDOWNS COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED!
A simple oil test, done early enough, can de-tect major changes that can cause catastrophic damage. These tests will show up very specific results if very specific damage is being done in the engine in time to get it corrected. An oil analy-sis should be done at every oil change. This is equivalent to you getting lab tests at your annual physical.
Once you test your oil, you will have a baseline to compare changes. It is important to maintain con-sistency in the test because not all testing sites are the same. Dave has some mailers for Black-stone Oil Analysis or you can request one free at www.blackstone-labs.com if anyone is interested. You will then have a consistent place to send an oil sample and get your test done.
There is more information on this and many other ways to help keep your motorhome running well on the BAC Forum at beaveramb.org/forum. This month some of the problems posted included questions about the Intellitec System, starting batteries, dash air problems, fuel filter choices, shocks, leaky water tanks (and rain leaks too), hydro-hot, overheating engine, light bulb replace-ments, and random Gremlins popping up. Is your question here? Do you have a question? The BAC Forum is free to post for all BAC members.
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We will have Margaritas and a nice view of the peaceful Wekiva River from our "verandah" (back porch.)Rally includes outings to a state park and to a German restaurant and to downtown Winter Park.
Rally fee of $190 includes 4 meals and 2 breakfasts. Reserve with $100. Limit 12 coaches.
Some will have 30 amps, some 20 amps and 4 will be dry camping. It will be in our front yard so, assignment of
sites will be according to order of arrival.
Arrive February 12 - Depart February 16, 2020 (4 nights)
Reserved sites and seating booked one year in advance.Prime seating as a group will only be guaranteed for rally deposits received prior to February 1, 2019. However, best available
seating will be obtained for anyone submitting a deposit after February 1, 2019.
Rally Masters: Chen & Margie Vicente 210 Wekiva Park Dr, Sanford, FL [email protected] Tel - 407-322-2606Cell - 407-920-1010
Co-rally Masters: Connie and Peter Bradish
Connie 321-432-0407Peter 321-652-2435.
Sanford, Florida Arrive March 21, 2019Depart March 25, 2019Come to the Vicentes' hideaway for a quiet country-like Rally.Don't miss out! You have only a couple
of weeks to sign up for this rally!!!!
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Music City to BransonRolling Rally
Arrive Nashville August 30, 2019Depart for Branson September 3, 2019
Arrive Branson September 4
Join us on a rolling rally starting in Nashville, TN and ending in Branson, MO. We will have 4 nights just outside Mu-sic City USA (Nashville, TN) where you will have numerous opportunities to visit the sites and sounds in and around the Nashville area. We will then depart for Branson with a 5th night stay on the way at a place TBD.
Rally MastersNorm & Cynthia Green
105 Harpeth Hills Dr.Franklin, TN 37069
[email protected] (206) 713-9646
Cynthia (206) 713-9636
Co-Rally MastersBrent and Julie Lauderdale
“For A Better RV Experience”
A l l i a n c e C o a c h . c o m
• Master Certified Technicians
• Collision Repair
• Dump Station
• Huge RV Accessory Store
• Fogged Window Repair
• Extended Warranties
• Handicapped Conversions
2 LOCATIONSTO SERVE YOU BETTER
Wildwood FLORIDA4505 Monaco Way • Wildwood, FL 34785
(352) 330-3800Service Hours
Mon.-Fri. 7am-4pm
Lake Park GEORGIA5355 Mill Store Road • Lake Park, GA
(229) 469-9422Service Hours
Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm
Sales HoursMon.-Fri. 9am-6pm
Sat. 9am-5pm • Sun. 11am-4pm
Note: The center in Lake Park, Georgia is no
longer open. Make your appointment at
Wildwood, Florida
This Rally Includes:5 nights full hook-ups with 50-amp serviceWelcome night social with hors d’oeuvres
One group dinner at local restaurantOne pot-luck dinner at the park
Downtown Shuttle available from park, $10 roundtrip/per person
Things to do in and near Nashville:The Grand Ole Opry, just blocks from the campground
General Jackson Paddle Wheel Showboat on the Cumberland RiverTour Jack Daniels and George Dickel distilleries
Tour the Hermitage, the historic home of Andrew Jackson, the Belle Meade Plantation, or the Belmont MansionTour historic Civil War sites in nearby Franklin, TN, just 20 miles south of Nashville.
We will leave Nashville on September 3rd and stay at a campground TBD about half way between Nashville and Branson. We will arrive in Branson, MO on September 4th. Please note that we are arriving in Branson two days before the official start of the Branson Rally. Attendees on this rolling rally will need to make their
own early arrival accommodations in Branson.
Rally Fee: $450Limited to 15 CoachesDeposit $150 to hold your spotFinal Payment Due July 1, 2019(Cancellations after July 1, 2019 may not receive full refund)Send your deposit and rally coupon to the Rally Master to reserve your spot.
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* NEW Anacortes Do Nothing Too! (2) (11)July 15-19, 2019, Anacortes, WA, Dean & Anita Johnson, [email protected], [email protected] 425-868-9777, 425-891-6399
BAC in Rockford (19)July 16-20, 2019Springfield, IllinoisPeter and Connie Bradish Cells: Connie 321-432-0407, Peter [email protected]
Beavers @ AirVenture (20)July 21-26, 2019, Oshkosh, WI, Keith & Eileen [email protected], Keith 678-982-8898 Eileen 678-925-8985
Beavers in the Badger State (21)July 28-31, 2019, Jefferson, WI, Randy and Lonna Connell, [email protected], 262-949-7552
Winnipeg, Canada 2019 (20)Aug. 2-9, 2019, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Roy & Vicki Warren [email protected]/619-267-1000
FMCA’s 100th International Con-vention, Minot, ND, Aug. 14-17, 2019, Get more information in FMCA magazine or at http://www.fmca.com
Beavers In The Hills (22)August 19-22, 2019Sturgis RV Park South Dakota Lynn & Tom Crowley [email protected]
Beavers in the Boondocks (22)August 22-26, 2019Tripp and Yankton, South DakotaRick & Terri Mayer [email protected]
* NEW Roll BAC(k) 2 Branson (14)Reno, NV To Branson. MO, Aug 23-Sept 4, 2019, Alan & Carol Scott, [email protected], (916) 296-2141
Music City to Branson (28)August 30 - September 4, 2019Nashville, TN, Norm & Cynthia [email protected] (206) 713-9646Cynthia (206) 713-9636
Branson One More Time (3)BAC International Rally,Sept. 6 - 13, 2019, Branson, MO, Lamar Keck/Karen [email protected] 805-796-7213 or 805-443-0359
* NEW Christmas in Paso (14)Dec 9-13, 2019, Paso Robles, CA, Jeff Lanning & Kathy Lotman, [email protected], [email protected], 714-362-5147, 562-243-9249
February Bluegrass Festival (27)Feb. 12-16, 2020, Palatka, FL, Keith & Eileen [email protected], Keith 678-982-8898Eileen 678-925-8985
* NEW Waltz Across Texas (4)BAC International RallyApril 22-26, 2020, Kerrville, TX, Jim & Natasha Nichols, [email protected] 707-217-0903, 707-738-7840
Waterton Lakes to Seattle (10)July 6, to Aug. 31, 2020, Alberta, Canada, Keith & Eileen Cooper, [email protected] (Keith) 678-925-8985 (Eileen)
Mermaids and Music (26)Mar. 6-11, 2019, Brooksville, FL, Keith & Eileen Cooper, 678-982-8898 (K), 678-925-8985 (E), [email protected]
FMCA’s 99th International Conven-tion, Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry, GA, March 13 – 16, 2019. Get more information in FMCA magazine or at http://www.fmca.com
*NEW Margaritaville 4, (27)Mar. 21-25, 2019, Sanford, FL, Chen & Margie Vicente, [email protected] Tel - 407-322-2606Cell - 407-920-1010
Region 2 Super RallyViva Las Vegas (13)April 24-28, 2019Las Vegas, NVBob & Pam [email protected] Pam (702) 321-7215Bob (702) 595-5581
Stampeding Beavers (18)July 4-8, 2019Calgary, Alberta, CanadaJohn Nord, [email protected] 403-830-857
Beautiful Banff Rally (18)July 8-12, 2019Banff, Alberta, CanadaJohn Nord, [email protected] 403-830-857
BAC in Springfield (19)July 12-16, 2019Springfield, IllinoisPeter and Connie Bradish Cells: Connie 321-432-0407, Peter [email protected]
Numbers following the rally names refer to the page on which the ad can be found.
RALLY ROUNDUP
Rally RegistrationTo register for a rally, fill out a registration coupon on page 30 and mail it, with your check, made out to the Rally Masters listed in the individual ads. If you need more coupons, please copy the page or just send all the information required on a separate paper to the Rally Master.
There is also an online registration form on beaveramb.org
You may attend any rally in any region. If rally is full, sign up
anyway and get on the wait list.
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Rally Registration Coupons (Please duplicate as needed)Send coupon with check or money order to address indicated in rally ad. Use an extra sheet of paper as necessary to provide additional information (special requirements for handicapped, trailer parking, etc.)
Rally _________________________________________________ Dates_______________Rally Fee _______ Amt. Remitted _______
Pilot _______________________________ Cell___________________ email _____________________________________________
Co-Pilot_____________________________ Cell ___________________ email _____________________________________________ (Please circle preferred contact for rally communications. You may circle both if desired.)
Address ________________________________________________ City __________________________ State ____ Zip____________
FMCA# __________________________ # in Party ________ (Guest Name(s) _____________________________________________)
BAC Member? Yes No First BAC Rally? Yes No
Emergency Contact: _____________________________________ Phone Number _________________________________________
Coach Length ______________ # Slides ___________________
Number and kind of pets: ________________________________ Vegetarian? Yes No
Food Allergies/Medical Restrictions_______________________________ Special Needs: ________________________________________
Attending associated function? (e.g., rolling rally to/from, caravan to FMCA, etc. Only if mentioned in rally ad.) Yes No
Extra-cost rally activities (e.g., golf, lobster): (include fees in total) ___________________________ _______ ____________
___________________________ _______ ____________ Activity Number Fees
Early Arrival? Yes No Arrival Date: _______________ Please make arrangements with park unless otherwise noted in rally ad.
Rally _________________________________________________ Dates_______________Rally Fee _______ Amt. Remitted _______
Pilot _______________________________ Cell___________________ email _____________________________________________
Co-Pilot_____________________________ Cell ___________________ email _____________________________________________ (Please circle preferred contact for rally communications. You may circle both if desired.)
Address ________________________________________________ City __________________________ State ____ Zip____________
FMCA# __________________________ # in Party ________ (Guest Name(s) _____________________________________________)
BAC Member? Yes No First BAC Rally? Yes No
Emergency Contact: _____________________________________ Phone Number _________________________________________
Coach Length ______________ # Slides ___________________
Number and kind of pets: ________________________________ Vegetarian? Yes No
Food Allergies/Medical Restrictions_______________________________ Special Needs: ________________________________________
Attending associated function? (e.g., rolling rally to/from, caravan to FMCA, etc. Only if mentioned in rally ad.) Yes No
Extra-cost rally activities (e.g., golf, lobster): (include fees in total) ___________________________ _______ ____________
___________________________ _______ ____________ Activity Number Fees
Early Arrival? Yes No Arrival Date: _______________ Please make arrangements with park unless otherwise noted in rally ad
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The Beaver Ambassador Club (BAC), a chapter of Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), invites those looking for a fun and helpful club, to join our international (United States, Canada and Mexico) motorhome organization. All Beaver coach owners may join. Owners of non-Beaver diesel coaches may join if sponsored by a BAC member. Membership in FMCA must be maintained.
To check out BAC & FMCA before joining, go to beaveramb.org and fmca.com. There you will find specifics about the club, its rallies (including pictures), and helpful links. There is also a link to the Forum, an excellent resource for information about maintaining your coach and enjoying the RV lifestyle.
If a rally has been advertised for 30 days, non-BAC members (Beaver owners or Friends of Beavers, FOBs) may attend any number of rallies without joining the club, with the payment of an additional $40 per rally. For qualifying coaches, this charge may be applied to a year membership in the club by the end of the rally.
BAC Dues: First year, $40 (includes name badges to be given at your first rally.) Dues following first year, $30 annually. IMPORTANT: BAC membership requires current FMCA membership. If you are not currently an FMCA member, please complete the FMCA application on the reverse side. First year FMCA - $60 - Include a check payable to FMCA along with your completed BAC application and a $40 check payable to BAC. The BAC Membership Director will process both applications.
Complimentary Membership: If you buy a "pre-loved" Beaver coach at a dealer, check with them about BAC membership. Some dealerships offer Beaver coach purchasers, who have not been previously registered in BAC, a first year complimentary membership. Applications must be returned to the Mem-bership Director within one year from the date the sale is recorded in order to participate in the complimentary membership package.
Beaver Ambassador Club Membership Application
Beaver Ambassador Club Membership Application©
BAC New Member Application: $40. FMCA New Member Application $60 (on back)
©
Print clearly. Please complete the following application and mail to the BAC Membership Director listed below. Include a $40 check or money order payable to BAC (in U.S. Funds.) If you are not an FMCA member, please complete the FMCA applica-tion on the reverse side and include a $60 check or money order payable to FMCA. No cash please. If you prefer, you are welcome to join by filling out applications and make payments using our website at beaveramb.org and FMCA.com.
__________________________________________ ____________________ ________________Pilot’s Name Cell Phone Birthdate: Mo./Day__________________________________________ ____________________ ________________Co-Pilot’s Name Cell Phone Birthdate: Mo./Day_____________________________________________________________________________ _______________Mailing Address Street, City, State, Zip Landline________________________________ __________________________________Pilot’s Email Address Co-Pilot’s Email Address______________ ______ ______ ____________ __________ Coach Model Year Length Last 6 digits of VIN FMCA No.Please complete below for membership name badges which will be presented when you attend your first BAC rally. Your name, location and FMCA No. will be printed on each badge.___________________________________ __________________________________Pilot’s Badge Name Co-Pilot's Badge Name________________________________ City, State _____________________________ _______ _______________________________Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Applicant
Please complete this section if you are a Non-Beaver coach owner:_________________________________ ____________________________Name of BAC Sponsor Your Diesel Coach Make/Model
Email questions to Anita Johnson at [email protected] call 425-891-6399 Updated December 2018
Mail completed application(s) and check(s) to:Beaver Ambassador ClubAttn: Membership Director62955 Boyd Acres RoadBend, OR 97701
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D. Bentley Beaver Tales Editor14454 Range Park Rd.Poway, CA 92064
FAMILY MOTOR COACH ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (FMCA)Please print clearly and complete the following application and mail to the BAC Membership Director (See p. 31). Include a $60 check or money order payable to FMCA, or complete credit card information. BAC Membership Director will process both FMCA and BAC applications. Date:
Pilot’s Name Co-Pilot’s Name
Cell Phone Cell Phone
Birth Date (Mo./Day) Birth Date (Mo./Day)
Email Address Email Address
Mailing Address City St Zip Code Landline Coach Information: Coach Manufacturer & Model Year Length State or Province of Coach Registration
Are you a former member? Yes No If yes, provide FMCA No.
How did you hear about FMCA?
Membership Rates: Payment Info:
1 year - $60.00 Type of Payment: Check Money Order
2 years - $110.00 Charge my MC AE Visa Other
3 years - $155.00
4 years - $195.00 Signature Required:
5+ (get 1 year free) - $260.00 Credit Card No. & Expiration Date: AUTO RENEWAL DUES PROGRAM:
Sign me up for FMCA’s auto renewal dues program. I authorize FMCA to charge my credit card in the amount of my annual FMCA member dues at the then-current rate. This authorization is effective upon receipt by FMCA and will continue annually until I notify FMCA to discontinue the changes to the credit card.CODE OF ETHICS:I agree to read and abide by the FMCA Member Code of Ethics (fmca.com/codeofethics) which represents all our endeavors to be good neighbors, care-ful, responsible coach owners, operators and good citizens of our communities. I own at least 33% interest in a qualifying coach
Signed FMCA does not sell or release any pertinent information of its membership. Email addresses are used for fast, economical communication, including urgent matters. FMCA, 8291 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244-2796, www.fmca.com Revised August 2017