July 2014

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Covering the State of Montana

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Big Sky FMCA 2013 Chapter Officers ...

President: Mike Teague 406-868-6711 Vice President East: Al Baird 406-656-3606 Vice President West: Tony Heaton 406-491-1123 Secretary: Dixie Teague 406-868-6711 Treasurer: Susie Farr 406-431-9341 Wagon Master: Gene Farr 406-461-0426 National Director: Tom Clump 406-651-8938 Alternate Director: Mary Popiel 406-855-7045 Historian: Karen Davis 406-360-0395 Newsletter/Membership: Susie Farr 406-431-9341

June 30, 2014

Hello Big Sky Members,

By the time you read this the inaugural summer rally held on June 26 – 29 in Fort Benton, is history. Unfortunately, Dixie and I only got to be with everyone Thursday eve-ning due to another commitment back home. Thank you Gary & Marcia Drosten and Gene & Susie Farr for host-ing. Even though our time with everyone was short, it was cer-tainly good to see and visit with some of our members for the first time since last September. We also got to meet first time attendees Pat and Kelly Kruse and Bob and Do-nia Bovee. Welcome to our Big Sky family! We hope to see you again at another of our rallies this summer.

It was a productive evening as well in that it was the first of two business meetings of the year. Andy Balogh, our Northwest Area President, and wife Kathie were in atten-dance as well and presented our Big Sky Chapter with a certificate and check for completing 25 years of service. A big thank you to Karen Davis who made a display with pictures of the first Big Sky rally held in 1989.

Safe travels to all and we hope to see you soon.

Mike Teague

Celebrating25 Years

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Thank you Gary & Marcia for hosting the Ft. Benton Rally. Thank you also to Karen Davis who made a poster board in honor of our first meeting/rally in 1989. We had 12 coaches in attendance plus Andy and Kathie Balogh as guests. The parade was great and the fireworks were some of the best I’ve ever seen. We dry camped at the fairgrounds. We had a special light dinner after happy hour in honor of our 25th Anniversary. Andy presented the club with a certificate and a check for $100. Kelly & Pat Kruse won the recliner chair graciously donated by Pierce RV. Tom & Dianne Clump won the $100 attendance award.

This Years Rallies:July 17 - 20, 2014: Hosted by Dennis & Carol Ogle, and Co Hosted by Bill Walling & Lois Freeman at the Bearmouth Chalet & RV Park in Clinton, Montana. See rally flyer in this newsletter. If you haven’t made your reservations there still may be time. Call Dennis Ogle at once! Don’t miss this one.

August 2014: No rally this month due to the FMCA 90th Family Reunion in Redmond, Oregon.

September 18 - 21, 2014: Hosted by Mike & Dixie Teague in Havre. See this newsletter for flyer. This will also be a business meeting where our officers will be elected for the following 2 year term.

I am working on the rallies for 2015 as it will be here before we know it. Klaas & Johanna has agreed to host August 2015 for the Potato Festival in Belgrade. There is a Strawberry Festival in June in Billings, who would like to step up and host this rally?

Please call me if you are interested in hosting a rally.

Gene Farr, Wagon Master

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The first business meeting for 2014 was called to order on Thurs-day, June 26th at 4:25 p.m. by President Mike Teague. There were 22 members in attendance. A quorum was present. We had two guest, Northwest Area President, Andy Balogh and NW Area Sec-retary, Kathie Balogh.

Mike welcomed Andy & Kathie Balogh and advised that they were here to celebrate our chapter’s 25th Anniversary. He also wel-comed first time rally attendee’s Bob & Donia Bovee and Pat & Kelly Kruse.

Secretary’s Report: Minutes from the September 2103 meeting were read and approved. Dixie gave an update on the ‘Final Trip’ Information for the FMCA magazine. Information should be sent to the Membership department. At this time it is LuAnn Frost at: lfrost@fmca.com

Treasurer’s Report: Susie Farr gave the Treasurer’s report. Income ~ Dues $685.00, Misc. Income $192.72. Interest $1.22 for a total of $878.94Expenses: Postage $78.36, Misc. Expenses $378.44 (Attendance Awards, refunds on badges & dues, room rent for Lewistown rally which were recovered in rally profit, Newsletter office supplies such as printer ink & paper, envelopes). Total expenses were $456.80 Bank Balance as of June 11, 2014 is $5,326.47

Wagon Master’s Report: Gene Farr reported on the remaining ral-ly’s for this year. He reminded everyone about the Clinton rally in July. Dennis Ogle, the July rally host advised everyone to let him know if they planned to attend as the sites were only being held until July 1. Five couples will volunteer at the Redmond Rally in August. Dixie Teague advised that they planned to hold the Sept rally in Havre, MT on Sept. 11-14. There was some discussion on where to hold rally’s next year. Locations mentioned were Boze-man/Belgrade, Libby, and Fort Peck. Mike thanked Gene for hav-ing directional rally signs made.

Board of Directors Report: Tom Clump gave an update on Red-mond Rally voting topics. Andy Balogh provided additional details on National agenda items.

New Business: Mike advised the group that we have Election of Officers at our Sept. Business Meeting. Diane Clump the election committee chairman gave an update stating all current officers were willing to be considered for another term with the exception of Tony Heaton. Paul Bessler agreed to run for the West V.P. Position. Susie Farr inquired about nominating Dennis Ogle for the VP position. Dennis brought up that the VP position should be held by someone that would go on to be President and therefore felt he shouldn’t be considered. It was determined that additional nominations could be made at the Sept meeting. Mike advised that we needed to per-form an audit of the Treasurer’s book as per the by-laws. Klaas Kloosterhof volunteered for the job. Results will be given at the

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Results will be given at the Sept. Business meeting.

Tom Clump advised that he would like to resign his position as National Director at the end of this term.

Announcements: Mike thanked Karen Davis for making the Poster of the first Big Sky Chapter rally. It was displayed at the meeting/dinner. Thank you to our co-hosts Gene & Susie Farr and Gary & Marcia Drosten. Thank you to Pierce RV for the door prize. We will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Big Sky Chapter after the meeting with a presentation and sandwiches & cake.

The next business meeting will be held at the Sept. 2014 rally in Havre.

The meeting was adjourned at 500p.m.

Dixie Teague, Secretary

After Meeting:

NW Area President, Andy Balogh presented the FMCA Big Sky Chapter with a 25th Anniversary Certificate and a $100 gift check. Sandwiches and cake were provided by the club. Drawings: The $100 attendance award was won by Tom & Dianne Clump of Bill-ings. The lounge chair door prize was won by first time attendee’s, Pat & Kelly Kruse

Attendees – Fort Benton Rally, Jnune 26-29, 2014

11 Registered CoachesJim & Linda BalesBob & Donia BoveeTom & Dianne ClumpDennis & Karen DavisGary & Marcia DrostenGene & Susie FarrJim & Marian JankeKlaas & Johanna KloosterhofPat & Kelly KruseDennis & Carol OgleBill Walling & Lois FreemanAndy & Kathie Balogh – Guests

1 Drive Up: Mike & Dixie Teague

I know everyone joins me in extending good wishes to those members who are under the weather or expe-riencing the curves life can occasionally throw at you. Please remember, you have a wonderful support team of family and friends rooting you on to getting back to “you” in no time.

Susie Farr Newsletter Editor

Fort Benton Montana, June 26 - 29, 2015

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Any presenting Mike with a

certificate anda $100 check

Tom & Diannewere the

Attendance Award Winners

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Dinner Table

Jim & Marian

Andy & Kathie Balogh

After the Parade

Our Group

Pat enjoying her new chair!

New Members, Kelly & Pat Kruse &

Bob & Donia Bovee

Thank You Karenfor this posterboard of our

first meeting/rally

Free BBQLunch

Who doesn’t love a

parade!

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We have 20 spaces blocked until July 1st. There are 9 spaces with 50 Amp. First come first served. The spaces have water and electric no sewer. There is a dump available on the grounds.

This park has new owners that are eager to please and promise they will do everything possible to make us feel at home. Bearmouth Chalet is located off Interstate 90 at exit 138. Midway between Drummond and Clinton. Take exit 138 to Drummond Frontage Road. Less than ½ mile to the Park.

Bearmouth Chalet is located in one of Montana’s most scenic/site seeing areas. Garnet Ghost Town, Rock Creek Can-yon, Philipsburg, Skalkaho Pass, Hamilton, Seeley Lake, Helmville are all beautiful day trips. For those that want to shop, Missoula is half hour away. The “Annual Hooper Park Flea Market,” Lincoln, and “Art in the Park,” Anaconda, are this weekend, also. You will be hard pressed to see and do everything available in such a short time. You may want to consider extending your stay. We will have recommendations available for your consideration on hand.

Rally fee: $10. Payable upon arrival. Please RSVP Dennis Ogle, 406-439-2242 or email carol.dennis.ogle@gmail.com

Thursday July 17 - Arrival 4 pm - Happy Hour at rec-room lower level at Chalet. Bring snacks, hors d’oeuvres. Dinner on your own.Friday July 18 8 am - Continental Breakfast at rec-room Your choice of options that will be available to fill your day 4 pm - Happy Hour-Pot Luck to follow Saturday July 19 8 am - Continental Breakfast at rec-room Another free day to explore the area. 4 pm - Happy Hour5 pm - Caravan to Eckstrom Stage Stop for dinner. You’ll be stepping into the dining room of the former stage stop. Sunday July 20 8 am - Continental Breakfast at rec-room Bon Voyage. Drive safe

Hosts: Dennis & Carol Ogle;

Bill Walling & Lois Freeman

Dates: July 17 - 20, 2014

Reservation contact: Paul Alamo

406-825-9950; 209-482-7386Rates: $30.00 per night. 50/30 Amp same

price. Be sure and tell him you are with The FMCA rally group.

FMCA July RallyPlace: Bearmouth Chalet

Eckstrom’s Stage Stop

Art in the ParkAnaconda

Hooper Park Flea MarketLincolnGarnet Ghost Town Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine

Call Now! There still may be

time to make a reservation!

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Havre Rally ~ Sept 18th-21st Host: Mike & Dixie Teague 406-868-1522 or 6711 dixieormike@yahoo.com

Rally Fee: $10 per couple Payable upon arrival. Please RSVP Mike & Dixie using the above information

Location: 'Evergreen RV Park ' located at ~ 4850 72nd Ave W Call 406-265-8228 for reservations; Full Hook ups with Good Sam rate ~ $30.60 (tell them you are with the FMCA Big Sky Rally)

From Junction of Highway 2 and Highway 87, Evergreen Campground is located southwest 4 miles on US Highway 87 to access road (mile marker 107.5) then south 0.2 mile to park.

From Great Falls ~ on right side of Highway 87 at mile marker 107.5, then south 0.2 mile to park

The campground adjoins Fort Assinniboine

Agenda

Thurs. Sept 18th (Arrival) 4:30 pm Social Hour – Bring your beverage & a ‘heavy’ hors d’oeuvre (it can suffice as dinner!)

Fri. Sept 19th 8:30 am Breakfast Casserole & Assorted Fruits provided Havre Festival Day's ~ Quilt Show, Library Book Sale, Softball Tournament 4:30 pm Social Hour – Bring your beverage & snack if you like Dinner on your own –

Sat. Sept 20th 8:30 am Continental Breakfast Havre Festival Days – Parade, Craft Show, Farmer's Market 5:00 pm Social Hour – Bring your beverage 6:00 pm Potluck Dinner ~ Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share

Drawings for Door Prize & Attendance Award ~~ Remember to bring your White Elephant Gift for the gift exchange (one per couple) ~~

Sun. Sept 21th 8:00 am Continental Breakfast

Departure Day ~ Safe Travels Havre Attractions: Havre Festival Days, Fort Assinniboine, Havre Historical Underground Tours, Wahkpa Chu'gn Archaeological Site (Buffalo Jump), H. Earl Clack Museum, Beaver Creek Park. To view all attractions check out this website - http://centralmontana.com/communities/Havre.htm

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Annual dues $15.00 plus one time new member sign up fee of $5.00.Badges (not required) $12/pair (pin); $15/pair (Magnetic) (Circle one)Make checks out to Big Sky FMCA. Multi-year memberships available.Circle: 1 yr 2 yr. 3 yr. Total amount Enclosed

Mail to Susie Farr, Treasurer,1811 Townsend Avenue, Helena, MT 59601

Big Sky FMCA Member 'Bio' Return to Dixie Teague ~ Mail: PO Box 126 Hogeland, MT 59529 (or) Provide info in an Email: dixieormike@yahoo.com

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