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March 2019 For Club Members and Their Invited Guests Only

Web Site: http://rv.scwclubs.com

2019 MEETING SCHEDULE PRESIDENT

FEBRUARY 2019

Caravan Meeting: Tuesday, February 26th @ 8:30 am

MARCH 2019

Board Meeting: Monday, March 4th @ 8:30 am

Gen’l Business/Potluck: Tuesday March 5th @ 5:30 pm

Caravan Meeting: Tuesday, March 26th @ 8:30 am

APRIL 2019

Board Meeting: Monday, April 1st @ 8:30 am

Gen’l Business/Potluck: Tuesday, April 2nd @ 5:30 pm

Caravan Meeting: Tuesday, April 23rd @ 8:30 am

MAY 2019

Board Meeting: Monday, May 6th @ 8:30 am

Gen’l Business/Potluck: Tuesday, May 7th @ 5:30 pm

Caravan Meeting: Tuesday, May 28th @ 8:30 am.

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST

No Meetings Scheduled

SEPTEMBER 2019

Board Meeting: No Meeting Scheduled

Gen’l Business/Potluck: No Meeting Scheduled

Caravan Meeting: Thursday, Sept 26th @ 8:30 am

OCTOBER 2019

Board Meeting: October 7th @ 8:30 am

Gen’l Business/Potluck: No Meeting Scheduled

Caravan/Gen’l B Mtng Combined: Tues Oct 22nd @8:30am

NOVEMBER 2019

Board Meeting: November 4th @ 8:30 am

Gen’l Business/Potluck Meeting: No Meeting Scheduled

Caravan Meeting: November 19th @ 8:30 am

DECEMBER 2019

Board Meeting: December 2nd @ 8:30 am

Gen’l Business/Potluck Meeting: December 3rd @ 5:30 pm

Caravan Meeting: December 17th @ 8:30 am

Board Meetings – Men’s Club / Stampede Room

Potluck & Caravan Meetings – RH Johnson Social Hall unless

otherwise noted.

Please remember to bring your own eating utensils and, beverages.

Coffee is served, both regular and decaff. You should bring enough

food for 8-10 people.

Please note that these dates, times & locations can change at any time.

By Nadene Forsyth, President

I want to start my comments this month with a big shout out to Toni Viergtuz, Debbie Edwards and Dana Sledd. These folks have put in many, many hours getting the advertising and membership data collected and organized for the 2019 Membership Directory. Toni dove right in with the responsibility of the Membership Directory production, with Bob Martin, Mary Claesson and Mike Forsyth hustling up the advertisers. Toni was able to use the Publisher computer program with very little help and put together a great looking directory. Dana and Debbie worked many hours verifying member information, making calls to members, ensuring that the information was correct. The directory is at the printers but will need at least one more round of proofing before it can be printed for distribution. We will keep you posted as to when the directory will be ready.

We’ve had two successful caravans since the last edition of the Wheel Prints. I’ve heard from folks who were on each and they were full of praise to both Tom and Janice Ohl and Clint and Toni Viergutz. We have more caravans and rallies on the schedule for the future. It’s wonderful to see new Caravan and Rally Leaders taking on these events.

I’m excited about the Tonopah Grand Rally that is coming up in just a few weeks. That was the first Caravan/Rally Mike and I attended. We had a blast and met some of the nicest people we’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. It was the motivation for us to get more involved in the club and look at us today!!!! I hope new members who are planning on going to Tonopah will feel the same motivation.

Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns about our club, if you have a great idea for a caravan or rally, or anything you feel you want to share with me or the club. I can be reached at 602-689-4184 or nadenescwrvclub@yahoo.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT MEMBERSHIP REPORT

By Linda Sledd, Entertainment Director

Entertainment for the March 5th General Business Meeting/Potluck Dinner will be a performance by Mike Linder. Mike is the President of the Karaoke Club and in the past year he has performed for several SCW Clubs including PEO Chapters, Zymurgy Club and at the Kuentz Courtyard to name a few. He was recommended to me by a friend who heard him sing at the Palo Verde Patchers Club Christmas Luncheon last year. I, for one, am looking forward to having him entertain us at our upcoming meeting. Hopefully, he’ll incorporate a few Irish tunes to go along with the St. Patrick’s Day theme. April is traditionally the month the RV Club has chosen for the catered Luau along with some kind of Hawaiian dancing and/or music. I’m in the process of gathering quotes on pricing for the catered meal and contacting the different groups that could perform. For the May Meeting/Potluck, I’m planning a Mexican themed entertainment to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Just for fun, we all could bring a Mexican dish to the potluck dinner on May 7th. Hope to see everyone at the March 5th General Business Meeting and Potluck Dinner!

By Debbie Edwards, Membership Director

I hope you all had a happy Valentine's Day. We currently have 242 members in the club. Our January 8th General Business/Potluck Meeting was attended by 75 members. We had two guests that evening, Nancy and Dean Radtke, friends of the Lovitt’s, and Ron and Sandy Lotz. Jim Manske volunteered as a greeter and helped me with renewals. Thank you all for the help. Our January 22nd Caravan meeting was attended by 131 members (nice to see you all), and two guests: Gene O'Connell and John Richardson. I didn't write down the names of those who helped as greeters, but thank you – I didn't forget the help, just forgot to write down who it was. We had no new members during the month of January, and actually there were many members who did not renew. This would be a good time to spread the word about us and our club to all those you know who have RV’s, and those who like to be social. Remember, even if you no longer have an RV, you can still be a Social Member and take part in the many non-RVing activities that the club has to offer.

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SUNSHINE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY UPDATE

Mary Claesson will be our new Sunshine Chair.

You can contact Mary throughout the year by

email to claesson320@msn.com, or cell phone

630-707-0879.

• A card was sent to Bud McClintock who

had surgery.

When you notify Mary about a person who is no longer a club member but still deserves a card, please provide her with a current address.

By Toni Viergutz, VP Administration

The Membership Directory is now at the printers. I need to give a big "thank you" to Nadene for helping out while I was away on the Yuma Caravan. She picked up the first proof so that I would have it when I returned and has been a huge help in getting it this far along. We hope to have it out to the members soon! All advertiser fees have been collected for 2019, and we have at least 2 more advertisers who want to be in the 2020 Directory but were too late to get in for 2019. If you know anyone who might want to advertise with us, please have them contact me at 602-803-2339.

TREASURER REPORT RV COMPOUND CONTACTS

By Sandy O’Donnell, Treasurer

Our Statement balance as of 1/31/19 was $12,857.71 with one uncleared check in the amount of $54.60 to make our check register balance $12,803.11. Since then our club expenses have been $336.58 for badges, supplies, etc and our deposits $816.00 between 50/50, caravans, and directory ad sales. This brings our balance as of this printing to $13,282.53.

For any problems or questions regarding the RV Sun Cities

Storage Compound please contact one of the two current

board members from Sun City West.

David Fauver 623-444-5380 (h)

206-932-1335 (c)

Clint Viergutz 602-803-2168

Richard Hobbs 573-586-9948

THE BEST PLACE IS THE SUN CITIES RV COMPOUND.

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CARAVAN REPORT

By Tom Ohl, VP Caravans

Well, our caravan season sure seems to have matched up with “old man winter.” The Yuma Caravan, so ably led by Clint and Toni Viergutz, found some cold and windy conditions in normally sunny Yuma!! But the club’s new firepots proved to be up to the task of warming up the nightly happy hour! This was Toni and Clint’s first caravan and they did a magnificent job of organizing and educating all of us about the Yuma area history and economic importance to Arizona. Our RV Club members are not ones that let weather slow us down!!

Next up is the 9th Annual Grand Rally in Tonopah, March 7th thru the 10th! This is the 9th annual rally to the Saddle Mountain RV Park, and the theme this year is “Bingo, Bingo, Bingo”

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Clint and Toni have been very busy planning and organizing several events for the club this year. Their next special event is Turf Paradise on March 19th where everyone can try their luck with the ponies!!

April will be your chance to learn about our Arizona Indian Heritage with Tom and Diane Metzger. Their rally is scheduled for April 14th thru the 18th in the Sedona area.

We are working (arm twisting) to come up with an event for May that will cap off our season before the HOT season is upon us! If you have an idea, please let me know. If you can, plan your summer trips to coincide with John and Gloria Fried on their trip, “New York State of Mind,” Aug. 13th thru Sept 3rd. They will educate and entertain you about New York state history and culture!! When you return in the fall, plan to attend two November events: Barleen’s Arizona Opry and Star Gazing at Alamo Lake State Park. So check your calendars, tune up your rigs, and sign up for all that tickle your fancy!

Remember, we are an RV Club, and we love to explore and travel with our friends!!!!

These are the folks who went to Yuma with Toni & Clint Viergutz.

Kneeling front row (l-r): David John, Shirley John, Joe Burke, Tom McKelvey, Mary Claesson 2nd Row: Bonnie Frick, Ron Frick, Mo Burke, Dian Landrum, Dee Alfson, Carol Paulson, Bev Powell, Barb Steinmetz, Susan Martin, Joyce Davis, Sue Willcox, Gail Garland, Judy Cornils, Mary McKelvey, Toni Viergutz 3rd Row (Back Row): Stan Powell, Terry Alfson, Jim Paulson, Phil Steinmetz, Bob Davis, John Fired, Bob Martin, Gloria Fried, Carlton Landrum, Alan Garland, Mike Willcox, Dick Cornils, Janice Ohl, Tom Ohl, Tom Novak, Jean Novak, Clint Viergutz.

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2019 CARAVAN SCHEDULE

9th Annual Tonopah

Grand Rally

Mar 7-10

Tom & Janice Ohl – 805-218-0362 Clint & Toni Viergutz – 602-803-2339

Mike & Nadene Forsyth – 602-689-4184

This will be the 9th Annual Tonopah Grand Rally at Tonopah’s Saddle Mountain RV Park. The RV park has full hookups, paved roads, and a very roomy clubhouse where we gather. A lot of good food, games, prizes, music and dancing are planned. This Rally is a great way to get to know Club members and make new friends.

$260 Open

Turf

Paradise

March 19

Clint & Toni Viergutz – 602-803-2339

Turf Paradise is a thoroughbred and quarter horse racetrack. Located at 1501 W. Bell Rd., approximately 21 miles east of Sun City West. There will be 8 races ending at 4:30 pm, enough time to beat the traffic back home. We will have a race named for our group. We need a count of people who would like to go. We need at least 30 people for the group rate. We will meet at Turf Paradise. Carpooling is recommended. The first race is at about 12:30 pm. We will be enjoying the races while having “The Turf Club Buffet.” This will include a salad bar, carved meats, & desserts; coffee or iced tea. (Alcoholic beverages are available for an extra cost). The approximate cost will be under $30.00 a person for admission to the track and the meal.

$26/pp (Admission

& meal)

Open Need 30 People

Indian Heritage

Rally

April

14-18th

Tom and Diane Metzger – 623-975-2201

Learn about our Indian heritage just north of here in and around the Sedona Red Rock area! Visit 4 cultural sites as well as Walnut Canyon.

More information coming!!

$200 OPEN

Max rigs 20

Barleen”s AZ Opry

Nov 2019

Jim Mauske & Debbie Edwards – 360-951-6631

Let’s go back to Barleen’s AZ Opry for a special evening of excellent food, entertainment and getting together with our RV Friends! We can catch up on all our

summer adventures with our traveling companions on the lovely bus ride to and from Sun City West to Apache Junction. The evening will be exciting and

relaxing!!!! So, sign up and add this event to your calendars for November!!!

$60/pp OPEN

Wickenburg Blue Grass

Festival

Nov 2020

Rally Leader Needed

Plans need to be started right away for this popular rally. Campsites need to be confirmed with the Chamber of Commerce in April. This is a 3-day

camping event with great music and fun. Join with friends for the musical competitions, happy hours, and warm campfires. Wickenburg has an “old west”

feel, with loads of history and historical sites to take in.

TBD

Thanksgivig

Thanks-giving

Nov. 2020

Rally Leader Needed

What a great way to spend Thanksgiving! Get away, not far from home, and have your day of giving thanks with your friends from the RV Club. This trip is usually held nearby and includes a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. However, this year’s leaders may have a different idea.

Past destinations have been Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Prescott at a private

RV park and Alamo Lake State Park …

TBD

Lake Havasu

Fireworks

Mid-Feb.

2020

Rally Leader Needed

Since 1990, the Western Winter Blast (WWB), the premier pyrotechnic event of the wintertime, has been held on President’s Day Weekend in Lake Havasu City, right on the beautiful Colorado River. People come from around the globe to see a huge firework show, as pyrotechnic professionals show off the latest advances in their craft.

TBD

You must have a working CB radio with external antenna to participate in Caravans or Rallies involving group travel.

Any ideas for a Caravan or Rally?

Please contact me, Tom Ohl at 805-218-0362 or email t.j.ohl@sbcglobal.net

Remember, there is a lot of help available.

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2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Nadene Forsyth 602-689-4184

We can’t forget our wonderful Support Staff.

• Hospitality – Phil & Barbara Steinmetz (Caravan Meetings)

• Hospitality – Dan Lothrop & Pat Sutton (Gen’l Business Meetings)

• 50/50 – John O’Donnell

• Sunshine Chair – Mary Claesson

• Webmaster – Dana Sledd

• Club Merchandising – Bud McClintock

• Wheel Prints Editor – Nadene Forsyth

• Publicity – Janice Ohl

And All The Other Volunteers Who Keep Our Club Going

VP Admin Toni Viergutz 602-803-2339

VP Caravans Tom Ohl 805-218-0362

Secretary Virginia Francis 623-975-5564

Treasurer Sandy O'Donnell 360 871-7359

Entertainment Dir Linda Sledd 253-670-5850

Membership Dir Debbie Edwards 503-789-2321

Dir 2018-2019 Bob Martin 623 875-6249

Dir 2017-2020 Mary Claesson 630-707-0879

Dir 2019-2021 Mike Forsyth 480 236-7626

Past President Joe Burke 518-567-1197

BOARD MEMBER BIO CLASSIFIEDS

A few board members and support staff have generously shared their bio information. Here is another one.

Dana Sledd

Dana Sledd is our Webmaster and his past professional experience makes him perfectly suitable for taking on the club website. He has been able to jump right in and between Debbie Edwards and him, the membership information in the 2019 directory should be as close to perfect as is humanly possible. Dana is from the Seattle, WA area where he worked for Boeing Defense and Space division for 34 years as a Software Engineer and worked on the Space Shuttle and military defense systems during his time at Boeing. In 2009 he and his wife, Linda, purchased a home in SCW and began snow-birding. They now live here full time. After RV'ing for many years this is his first experience in an RV Club. He and Linda went on their first caravan in January to Coachella Valley, CA and enjoyed it immensely. They are officially hooked!

No ads this month.

Ads are for members only, free of charge, and subject to available space. Email your ads to nadenescwrvclub@yahoo.com

or mail to Nadene Forsyth

14512 W Sentinel Drive, SCW, AZ 85375