FMCA's Northwest Regional...FMCA's Northwest Regional was our Second Rally of 2015 and was held June...
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Central Oregon Chapter of Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) FMCA's Northwest Regional was our Second Rally of 2015 and was held June 25 th thru June 28 th at the Mill Casino in Coos Bay, Oregon. Rim Rock Roamer members in attendance included Peter & Debbie Ribble, Roger & Denise Emery, Bob & Jane Marjama, Chuck & Jackie Martin, Tom & Carolyn Russell, Jerry & Jinny Andres, Dick & Lorene Lehrer and former members Jim & Pat Bushling. Although Shoshana and I were unable to attend, all reports May 2015
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Central Oregon
Chapter of Family Motor Coach Association
(FMCA)
FMCA's Northwest Regional was our Second Rally of 2015 and was held June 25th thru June 28th at the Mill Casino in Coos Bay, Oregon. Rim Rock Roamer members in attendance included Peter & Debbie Ribble, Roger & Denise Emery, Bob & Jane Marjama, Chuck & Jackie Martin, Tom & Carolyn Russell, Jerry & Jinny Andres, Dick & Lorene Lehrer and former members Jim & Pat Bushling. Although Shoshana and I were unable to attend, all reports
May 2015
indicate that it was a great event with good food, seminars, entertainment and comaraderie.
Thanks to Peter Ribble and Denise Emery for submitting the following photos:
“Bernie and Red“ Entertaining
“Full Hookup” in the dry camping area(Fake pedestal... got a lot of people!!!)
Jinny Andres trying to get our table Number recognized for dinner.(She's standing on top of the table!)
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We are just over a week away from our next rally at the Old Stone Village Rv Park in Mcminnville, Oregon. Shoshana and I are eagerly anticipating seeing old friends again as well as visiting the Air Museum, wineries and the chance to revisit, after a 20 year hiatus, one of John's favorite spots... the Brigittine Monks Monestary located in the hills near Amity. No... It's not a religious thing, but the fudge made here is indeed heavenly!
On the subject of future rallies this year, Peter Ribble reports that the rally in Baker City, Oregon on August 26th thru the 29th now has 17 coaches attending, but of these only 5 are Rim Rock Roamers. This promises to be a fun gathering with 10 coaches from the Snake River Valley FMCA chapter as well as 2 coaches from the NW area FMCA board. It is an easy segway to extend the Roamers rally in Prosser, Wa. And include this rally. Several of us are planning to spend a couple of days after Prosser in Richland, Wa. in route to Baker City. I encourage you to revisit your calendar and consider joining us. For more information on our schedule or to reserve your spot in Baker City contact Peter Ribble at [email protected] or give him a call at 541-389-4933.
Remaining Rallies this year:
➢ Mcminnville, OR. July 22-25...wine country activities, Evergreen Air and Space Museum and Waterpark, golf, antiquing.
➢ Prosser, WA. August 19-22... Washington wine country activities, visit wineries and tasting rooms, golf, shopping.
➢ Baker City, OR. August 26-29...visit the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Baker Heritage Museum, ride on the historic Sumpter Valley Railway, share stories and companionship with members of two other FMCA chapters.
➢ Mt. Angel, OR. Sept. 17-20... enjoy a traditional Biergarten, evening street dances, over 50 Alpine food chalets with a variety of ethnic foods, arts and crafts show, listen to an Old-World Glockenspiel play.
There truly is something for everyone at our 2015 rallies not to mention the time spent visiting with old friends and making new friends with a common interest in RVing.
One important change from years past is that if you are planning to attend a rally, you will need to make your own reservation indicating that you are with the Rim Rock Roamers. Please let Kathy Butler know ([email protected]), so updates and specific rally info can be sent to you. Reservations for Oktoberfest in Mt Angel only must be made with Kathy Butler. Cost is approximately $20 for the Thursday - Sunday event and she will take care of reserving a spot for you. Reservations for Baker City only are being handled by Peter Ribble ([email protected])
Please consider hosting a rally. Hosts will be needed for McMinnville and Prosser. All have indoor facilities for our use. Costs ($10.00 per person) for rallies other than your reservation will be based on whether a member or members volunteer to host. Hosts plan activities, meals (some cooked by the hosts) as well as potlucks by members, a meal out, field trips, etc. If you are interested in hosting or would like more information contact Kathy Butler.
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Jerry Andres, our chapter National Director, advises that the 2016 FMCA NW Area Rally will be held next year at Albany, Oregon. The first planning meeting for this rally will be held on September 22 thru 24, 2015 at the Swiss Sportsman Club Park in Bonny Lake, Wahington. Jerry and Jinny will not be able to attend this planning meeting and request any Roamers that would be interested in representing our club consider attending. The region will pay for 2 nights site fees. Anyone interested or wanting further details can contact Jerry at [email protected]. Here is the schedule as well as a sign up sheet:
SUBJECT: Business and Planning Meeting
The meeting will be held at The Swiss Sportsmen's Club Park in Bonney Lake, WA. September 22 - 24, 2015. This will
be the second business meeting of the year. We will hold election of officers and begin planning for the Northwest Area Rally to be held in Albany, OR. June 23 - 26, 2016.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, September 22 Chapter Delegates Arrive
Business Meeting begins at 1:00 p.m.
Social Hour – 5:00 p.m.
Dinner – 6:00 p.m. - Menu to be determined soon
Wednesday, September 23 Breakfast – 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Business Meeting Resumes – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch on your own
Planning Meeting Begins – 1:30 p.m.
Social Hour – 5:00 p.m.
Dinner – 6:00 p.m. – Menu to be determined soonCard Bingo
Thursday, September 24 Coffee & Donuts – 8:30 a.m.
Business Meeting Resumes – 9:00 a.m.
Depart RV Park – Safe travels to everyone!
The association is providing the meals described above, plus 2 nights’ site fees. The RV sites include water, electric, and sewer at the site. If you plan to arrive prior to September 22, please advise our Area Secretary as soon as possible and she will make arrangements for your early arrival. If you wish to stay after the planning meeting, the arrangements need to be made with our Area Secretary.
Your spouse is welcome to attend. Executive Board Members are not considered chapter delegates and will not be counted as such.
Sincerely,
Kathie Balogh
Because we are serving meals and paying for 2 nights’ RV sites, please confirm your attendance with Karen Pratt as noted below.
Please respond by Sept. 8, 2015
Northwest Motor Home Area Association (NWMHAA)
Registration Form for September 22-24, 2015 Business and Planning Meeting
Your choices: Fill in the blanks and return by email ([email protected]) or by cell 509-989-0446
I will be attending YES ____ NO ____ Day visit only? ________________________________________
Dates you will arrive/leave ___________________________How many people? _______Length of coach____
Which meals are you having with us? Tuesday dinner ____
Wednesday breakfast ____ Wednesday dinner ____Thursday coffee & donuts _____
NAME(S) ____________________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER ____________________________________________________________________________
OFFICE HELD ____________________________________________________________________________
Address for Swiss Sportsmen's Club Park:
92054 198th Avenue E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Phone: 253-862-1142
kp
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Member News
Join me in welcoming New Member Marion Pratt. We look forward to seeing her at upcoming rallies.
An updated membership roster is attached to your newsletter. If anyone has any trouble opening this file or would like a hard copy, please contact me.
Roamers July and August birthdays:
Phyllis Langsev July 1Pat Bushling July 12Rich Rydman July 13Judy Brownson July 17John Doermer July 25
Jerry Andres July 28Julie Deaton August 9Denise Emery August 12Tom Russell August 23Debbie Ribble August 14Joyce Gasior August 18
H a p p y B I r t h d a y T o A l l ! ! !
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* * * * * * * * * * * * *Previous Newsletters as well as a copy of the current newsletter are available online.
To access the newsletters:➢ Go to fmcanw.org (This is the FMCA NW Area Web page)➢ Click on “CHAPTERS” in the upper portion of the screen➢ Click on either “NEWSLETTERS” or “CONTACT INFORMATION” in the middle of the
page. (It is highlighted in blue on the left margin)
➢ Click on “RIM ROCK ROAMERS”. You will see our web page. Information regarding the Chapter, our current officers and newsletters are all there. Note under our name, the updated date will change when new newsletters are added.
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