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PO Box 30, Nappanee, IN 46550 | WWW.NEWMARKOUNTRYKLUB.COM | VOL 33, NO 02, APRIL / MAY 2019

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PARKING DAYS: SEPTEMBER 27 & 28PRE-RALLY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 28 & 29RALLY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 5

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Independence RV is an exclusive Newmar Dealer completely focused on Newmar motorhomes. Our knowledgeable sales team will assist you in matching your RV lifestyle needs with a huge selection of brand new Newmar diesel pushers and gas motorhomes. The Service Center offers Newmar trained and FRVTA Certified Master Technicians. The Parts and Accessories Store is staffed with former Newmar factory personnel. Independence RV is Newmar Focused – it is what we do!

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The resort features six lakes, waterfront on the Peace River, trailer, boat and motorcycle storage with pickleball courts, a spacious

Clubhouse and swimming pool in a tropical setting.

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Back by popular demand, plans for the 2019 Florida Keys Rally is well on its way to completion. Mark your calendar for arrival on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Enjoy 6 nights at Fiesta Key RV Resort on Long Key, 3 dinners, 2 breakfasts and daily social time to make new friends and enjoy the beautiful Keys sunsets. Enjoy an historic trolley ride around Key West with ample time to visit individual attractions only found in Key West. Learn about and enjoy the antics of dolphins at the Dolphin Research Center. Then visit Pigeon Key for the interesting history of the Florida Keys. And one of our most popular attractions will be Theater of the Sea where various marine, fowl and wildlife training and shows will be enjoyed by all. There will be plenty of free time to explore other attractions in the area, visit area restaurants, enjoy live music food a the Lobster Crawl Bar and Grill located at the resort, charter a fishing trip, swim with the dolphins, feed the tarpons or take a glass bottom boat ride to enjoy the coral reef.Our exit date will be Saturday, December 14, 2019, but after registration attendees can independently register for two additional days before or after the rally at a reduced daily price.Final details and pricing will be announced in the Happenings and in the June Konnection. Registration will begin June 3, 2019 at 10:00 am eastern time. If you have additional questions, do not hesitate to contact the rally hosts, Ron and Wanda Llewellyn at [email protected].

2019 Rally in the Keys

FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS IS PROUD TO BE OFFERING

CAMP FREIGHTLINER DURING THE NEWMAR RALLY IN SYRACUSE, NY

2019 CLASS DATES: SEPTEMBER 24 – 25, 2019 SEPTEMBER 26 – 27, 2019

For a fee of $245 you can attend a comprehensive and captivating two-day training session to learn more about the benefits of driving a motorhome built on an FCCC chassis. Topics include the air brake system, electrical system, maintenance intervals, weight distribution and vehicle storage, plus much more. This is not a hands-on workshop, but we will spend time at a bare chassis, allowing you to become more familiar with the features.

Class size is limited and will be filled on a first registration basis. If your co-pilot wants to attend, the total cost of the class for both parties will be $295. When you register, please let us know if one or two people are attending. You will receive a confirmation either by mail or email.

You can register online at: https://www.fcccrv.com/owners/camp-freightliner.Payment is not accepted at time of class, we gladly accept Master Card, Visa, Discover or Check. We do NOT accept cash payments.

The training starts at 8:00 a.m. each day, all training materials; lunch both days of class and dinner on the first evening of class is included in the class cost.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: You must be

registered to attend the international

rally to attend this class. Once you have

registered online with Freightliner please

contact the Klub Office 877-639-5582 or

email [email protected] for

instructions/payment for early arrival or

for the pre-rally class.

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In the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains this exceptional resort offers the Class A luxury

motorcoach experience like no other.

Are you the crafty type? Why not share your favorite craft during this year’s International Rally! Classes will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

You should plan on providing all necessary items to complete the project in “Kit Form”. You can do more than one class if you wish.

The Klub will advertise your Craft Classes in the August issues of the Konnection. We will pre-register craft classes as well as members may register at International if space is available.

Please fill out the form below with all necessary information concerning your class. If you are doing more than one class use a separate form for each class.

Name ____________________________________________

Phone _________________________ Klub # ____________

Email ____________________________________________

Name of Class ____________________________________

Brief Craft Description _____________________________

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Items Student(s) Should Supply ______________________

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Class Size Minimum ______ Maximum ______

Please Indicate if Needed: Electric ______ Water ______

Time Needed to Complete Project ___________________

No. of Sessions Needed _______ Cost of Class _______

Please Indicate Day(s)/Time of Class is Preferred

Tues ________ Wed ________ Thurs ________ Fri _______

AM _______ PM _______

Please Email Form To: [email protected] Please Mail To:Newmar Kountry KlubPO Box 30, Nappanee, IN 46550Phone: 877-639-5582 Fax: 574-773-5130

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The Newmar Kountry Klub Konnection Magazine is published 6 times a year. Members are owners of recreational vehicles manufactured by Newmar Corporation.

RV related color or black/white advertising is accepted, rate/specs on request. Editorial RV related articles, news releases, and photographs are welcome. Deadline: the first of each month in order to appear in the following month’s magazine.

The Newmar Kountry Klub Konnection magazine retains the right to accept or refuse editorial articles, news releases and advertisements. The publication has the right to edit all submitted material. The opinions presented by the writers and columnists in this publication do not necessarily express the views of the Newmar Kountry Klub.

Please Note: Information, editorial, and Klub member’s names and addresses in this publication are the property of the Newmar Kountry Klub and may not be used for any other purpose without the written permission of the International Directors of the Newmar Kountry Klub.

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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENINGMESSAGE FROM KLUB DIRECTORS

MEMBERS AT LARGE MESSAGE

2019 INTERNATIONAL RALLY RESERVATIONS FORMS

ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA RALLY – SOLD OUT

2019 INTERNATIONAL RALLY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

ARTS & CRAFTS CONTEST

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

MARITIMES/NEWFOUNDLAND CARAVAN – LAST CALL!

DEALER APPRECIATION

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STATE/PROVINCIALDIRECTOR VACANCIES

>> listed below by region number and state vacancy

Newmar Customer Service Numbers

Chassis Manufacturer Service NumbersFord - 800-444-3311Freightliner - 800-385-4357Spartan Motors - 800-543-4277Spartan Roadside Companion - 888-890-1741Workhorse Custom Chassis - 877-946-7731Workhouse Roadside - 877-946-7731

E-mail: [email protected] Service/Warranty - 800-731-8300

KOUNTRY KLUB OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday • 8:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Phone: 574-773-7791 - Ext. 3123Toll Free: 1-877-639-5582

Fax Number - 574-773-5130email: [email protected]

Region 2 Idaho, Montana, OregonRegion 4 North/South DakotaRegion 6 IndianaRegion 7 PennsylvaniaRegion 8 Ontario, QuebecRegion 9 Alberta, Manitoba, SaskatchewanTo be considered you should have strong leadership skills and the ability to work well with others. You must be a resident of the state/province, own a Newmar product, and be in good standing with the Klub.

Some of the duties will be hosting a state/provincial rally once a year and submitting an article for the Konnection. You will also work closely with the region directors, chapter officers, dealers and Klub members.

Some of the Benefits of this position are rebate on new unit, automatic membership renewal, titled name badges and vehicle sign for your unit and meeting a lot of new people. If you are interested please contact your Region Director.

KOUNTRY KORNER RECIPES

RECIPES! RECIPES! RECIPES! RECIPES! RECIPES!

Recipes – Please email us your favorite recipes to share [email protected]. When printed you will receive a coffee cup as a thank you.

HOME BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE1- pkg. (14 oz.) Kraft Deluxe macaroni and cheese dinner. Blue box.1- cup Kraft shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/2- cup Knudsen sour cream1/4- tsp cayenne pepper6- Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1/4 cup)1- Tbsp butter or margarine, melted

Preheat oven 375. Prepare dinner as directed on box. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese, the sour cream and pepper.

Spoon into greased 1 1/2 qt casserole dish, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cheese and the combined cracker crumbs and butter. Bake 20 min, let stand 5 min before serving.Annette Valenzuela (22002)

LOCO MOCO Recipe for one of the favorites of the islands of Hawaii.4 T butter, divided4 T diced onions4 c beef broth2 T cornstarch4 t water4 ground beef patties4 eggs2 to 3 c cooked rice4T chopped green onions

In a saucepan, melt 2 T butter. Add the onions. Stir and cook until the onions are tender. Add beef broth to the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water. Stir the mixture into the beef broth. Cook and stir until the gravy is thicken.

You can cook the patties on the grill or in a frying pan according to your liking.

Cook your eggs to your desired doneness. Divide the cooked rice into 4 individual plates or bowls. On each plate or bowl, place a beef patty on top of the rice Pour gravy over the beef patty and the rice. Top everything with the fried egg. Garnish with the green onions. Serve immediately. This is so good and I hope you enjoy it. Serves 4Marge Schiager (20705)

RECIPES! RECIPES! RECIPES! RECIPES! RECIPES!


Haven’t participated in a Poker Run before you say? That’s no problem, it is simple and a lot of fun. Anyone who wants to participate will pay $5.00 per person to play and will have a chance to win one of 10 cash prizes. In addition, a portion of all money collected will be donated

to a local charity.

There will be 5 locations every participant will need to visit in order to receive a sealed envelope containing one playing card. The plan is to have all the locations on the fairgrounds or close by so participants won’t have to travel too far to get their cards. Participants will need to wear their Newmar name badges in order to receive their cards. After visiting each location and gathering all 5 cards you will simply take your cards back to where you signed up, have your envelopes opened and your poker hand established. Best hands win. What could be

easier than that?

Signups will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday September 27, 28, and 29th from 9 am to 2 pm in the registration area and you will need to turn in your 5 unopened envelopes prior to 2

pm on Thursday, October 3rd.

International Rally Poker Run 2019

ALASKA CARAVANJune 1 - July 14, 2019

Hosts: Larry & Patsy Wood1 SPOT STILL OPEN!

MARITIMES/NEWFOUNDLAND CARAVANJuly 3 - August 24, 2019

Hosts: Dave & Joanne Killey3 SPOTS OPEN!

2019 INTERNATIONAL RALLYSept 30 – Oct 5, 2019

Syracuse, NYREGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 15, 2019 @ 8AM

ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTAOctober 9 - 14, 2019

Hosts: Ted & Ruth Ann HindesSOLD OUT

CHRISTMAS IN BRANSON RALLYNovember 4 -10, 2019

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 2019

RALLY IN THE KEYSDecember 8 - 14, 2019

Hosts: Ron & Wanda LlewellynREGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 2019

2020TAMPA SUPERSHOW RALLY

January 14 - 19, 2020 REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 2019

QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA GATHERING IN THE DESERT

January 2020Dates To Be Determined

REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 2019

SPECIALEvents2019/2020

If you are a Klub member, reservations can be made on our website newmarkountryklub.com once the event is open, or call the Klub office at 877-639-5582. If you have any questions or would like to be added to the standby lists for any sold out events, please either email us at [email protected] or call the Klub office.


Yes, it is indeed delightful to be “on the road” again! As soon as the doc said I was clear to travel after the fall and fractured wrist, we were rolling within 24 hours! He said the healing was fine and PT was doing good but to continue to wear a splint for at least 4 more weeks. Well, dang, I did manage to break that splint, not once but twice and it is now collecting dust! The therapy exercises continue…and continue and continues. Must say THANK YOU once again for all the get well wishes.

We deeply regret that we were not able to attend the 2019 Tampa RV show due to the injury to the wrist. We had traveled west for the past couple of years to visit Newmar friends at Quartzsite, rallies and luncheons. We were looking forward to reconnecting with many of you in Tampa. It is exciting to see so many Newmar units in one place and so many vendors with all that great “stuff”. Guess we will have to do that and make plans for the 2020 Tampa Show.

We have been doing this for some time, traveling the USA and Canada, so we did miss our travels and many, many Newmar friends. It was refreshing and unexpected to find so many of you in the various campgrounds we stopped as we traveled south. The fact that we could not make definite plans until the last minute may have actually helped us. We also had the chance to share many Konnection magazines with those that were not aware of the Newmar Kountry Klub…can you imagine such a thing??

As we traveled south to visit with you at rallies and luncheons, we did have a very special and “full of memories” visit with Kent & Nancy Miller. They are our buddies and former Florida State Directors when we were Region 5 Directors. They were big time helpers when we were doing the Tampa RV show together. Thank you, Kent & Nancy, for a great visit and showing us a delicious Mexican Restaurant. We may just have to stop by on the way home.

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENINGBob & Bonnie Krieger (12508-L), International Directors

Linda Feece, Klub Coordinator • DeAnn LaMaine, Office Assistant

We enjoyed the March Newmar owners luncheon in Fort Myers, spending time with our Florida State Directors and around 40 other snowbirds. A big thank you to Ron & Wanda Llewellyn for organizing these luncheons over the past several years and asking us to speak at the meeting. We shared stats on the growth of the Klub, upcoming special events and some of the details on the 2019 International Rally to be held in Syracuse, New York in the fall. Besides the Llewellyn’s and ourselves the Hadley’s (Region 7 Directors) were also promoting the event with our Syracuse orange rally shirts. If attending the event you may want to pack your sunglasses for the opening ceremonies!

Reminder to all…stay up-to-date if you are on the wait list for our special events. As of this date, the Alaska Caravan, led by Larry & Patsy Wood, has two openings. I WANT TO GO!! The departure date is June 1 and I am so jealous! We will be busy planning for Syracuse but would love to attend. Patsy & Larry have done this caravan before and will be excellent leaders to show off our beautiful Alaska. We have a friend who has recently settled in Alaska and the photos she shares make this trip even higher on my bucket list.

The same goes for the Newfoundland/Maritimes Caravan. I WANT TO GO! There are still a few openings and that departure date is July 3. Dave & Joanne Killey have already opened a special Facebook page for attendees and have the agenda ready to publish. We had the good fortune to do much of this tour on our own a couple of years ago but not enough time to do it right. So if you want to “do it right” plan to travel with Dave and Joanne and Newmar.

Did you catch the “reveal” of the new Newmar Super C RV on the internet? It was a beautiful new product for Newmar branching out into a new market. I am hopeful that we will be able to have one for viewing at the Syracuse International Rally. Search YouTube for videos of the Super C as well as a prototype chair lift that is under development and evaluation to make motor home entry less difficult.

Well – got to run – we are attending the Fort Myers Newmar Luncheon soon. We are in Naples, Florida right now and will leave next week to dash over to the Region 3 Rally in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Safe Travels – see you down the road!Bob and Bonnie KriegerInternational Directors


PARKING/REGISTRATIONThis year we will have three levels of parking available: 50 amp full hookup and 30 or 50 amp electric and water. You will have the option of coming in on Friday or Saturday. There are several ways you can register. You can do so on line www.newmarkountryklub.com; or complete the registration forms found within this issue and mail or fax your reservation to the office (fax 574-773-5130). Sorry but we cannot take any phone reservations for the International Rally.

BOONDOCKINGIf you are scheduled to come in on Friday, September 27 we will have an area set up to boondock at the fairgrounds (dry camping/no power) on Thursday, September 26, for $10. If you boondock, we ask that you please stay out of the rally area so we can complete set-up and rally preparations.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR RESERVATION FORM BEFORE SENDINGWe receive many forms that are not filled out completely, or with incorrect credit card information or check amounts. Unfortunately if we have to try to reach you to clear up a problem it will delay your reservation being processed. Please be sure to provide your email and cell number on your form.

CARAVANSAll caravan reservations must be sent in together either by mail, fax or registering online. If doing online the caravan leader must contact Linda in the Klub office to supply her with a list of who is in the caravan and when they are all being submitted. As we have three options of parking sites please be sure everyone is registered for the same option and arrival dates. The Caravan will be processed after all reservations have been received. Once the caravan is processed we cannot add units to the group. Any questions give Linda a call at 877-639-5582 or email to [email protected].

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONThis year’s early bird deadline is Friday, July 26, 2019. If your reservation is received by that day you will be included in the drawing to be held during Opening Ceremonies. So get those forms in early!

SERVICE AT INTERNATIONAL RALLYWithin your reservation packet you will receive a Service Request form in a yellow envelope. Be sure to fill out the form and return to the service department by their deadline date. If you do not have time to mail by that date, bring paperwork to the rally and you will be processed as non-registered.

The service department once again wants to emphasize the benefits and importance of preregistering. First, preregistering often allows the techs to bring your needed parts to the rally; second, preregistering allows priority service check-in beginning the first morning; those who are not preregistered will report later that morning to register for service work.

In order to service as many customers as possible during the rally, the Service Department will prioritize their service in the following sequence:

1. Emergency customers will be serviced first. Emergency items are ONLY items that would prevent a coach from leaving the rally, or render a coach uninhabitable.

2. Warranty customers will be serviced in order of date of purchase, beginning with the most recent.

3. Out-of-warranty customers will also be serviced in order of date of purchase, beginning with the most recent. Newmar will offer this service at a reduced service rate plus reduced cost of parts.

PARTS DEPARTMENTThe Parts Department will bring an inventory of the more popular parts for you to purchase during the rally. Remember, if they do not have the part at the rally you can order it for later delivery. Start working on your list of parts needed.

HANDICAP & DIABETIC MEMBERSPlease make sure we are aware of your needs by indicating on your reservation form. This year the handicap parking will be all three parking options. These will be reserved by order of paid reservations received. For Handicap parking we will need a copy of your mirror hang tag or a letter from your doctor sent with your reservation.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE RALLYWithin this issue you will see an editorial listing areas we need help with. Not only will you be helping your fellow Klub members but it’s a great way to meet new friends. Call Linda in the Klub office, she will be glad to sign you up. Don’t forget your Region Directors and the Fulltimers’ Chapter are also looking for volunteers; please contact them direct for information on their duties.

RECEIVING MAIL AT THE RALLYYou can have mail sent to you during the rally. Please use this address for any mail or packages, New York State Fairgrounds, Center of Progress Building, C/O Newmar Kountry Klub Rally, Your name and Klub #, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13209. Please have it marked “Hold for Pickup”. Mailed should not be delivered before September 26, 2019. Any items received after the rally will be returned to sender.

DISPLAY YOUR KLUB NUMBERSPlease be sure your Klub number is displayed as you come in to the rally so our parking crews can keep track of all our arrivals. If we need to locate your unit in the event of an emergency the visible numbers are the fastest way to find you. They are also necessary for the service department or any vendors who are working on your unit to locate you. Thanks for your cooperation.

WEBSITE INFORMATIONwww.visitsyracuse.comwww.iloveny.com

2019 INTERNATIONAL Rally Information


Parking Dates:Friday and Saturday | September 27 & 28Pre-Rally Days:Saturday and Sunday | September 28 & 29Rally Dates: Monday – Saturday departureSeptember 30 - October 5

Location: New York State FairgroundsSyracuse, New York

Register Today!Join us for a great event! We will have pre-rally tours to area sites, vendors, Newmar suppliers, five days of seminars, several catered meals, great entertainment, Newmar service techs and Parts Department on site, annual golf tournament, arts & crafts contest, pet contest, games, and much, much more!

Registration will begin on April 15, 2019 on our website at 8:00 am eastern time or you can complete and mail the reservation form found on pages 32-36 in this issue.

2019 INTERNATIONAL RALLY

In addition to my highly recommended VT-100, a north-south road through the center of Vermont <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermont_Route_100>, there are these scenic routes with corresponding maps attached.

In Southwest Vermont and Northwest Massachusetts there are two scenic drives. A one-day trip out of the Greenwood Lodge <https://campvermont.com/greenwood>. The Molly Stark Trail in Vermont <www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g57183-d105504-Reviews-Molly_Stark_Trail-Bennington _Vermont.html> and the Mohawk Trail in Massachusetts <www.bywayswest mass.com/byways/mohawk-trail> are both very scenic and, in the case on the Mohawk, have many interesting cultural stops.

Another Vermont road trip is from Lone Pine Campground <www.lone pinecampsites.com>, located 15 minutes north of Burlington, to Waterbury, through Smugglers Notch <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smugglers_Notch> and back to the park. This is a car only trip! You can add a quick 14-mile side trip to the state capital of Montpelier. It is the smallest state capital (7,500 people) and has the distinction of being the only state capital without a McDonalds or Burger King. Back on the loop drive you can visit Ben and Jerry’s in Waterbury and the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe then cross over the pass known as Smugglers Notch on VT-108 and VT-104 to Cambridge.

We thank the Fulltimers Chapter and Dick White for allowing us to reprint this information from their Traveling Times Chapter Newsletter.

NEW ENGLAND ROAD TRIPSBy Dick White


We travel not to escape life, but so life does not escape us.

There is so much to see and do that there is not enough time. Our bucket list grows faster than we have time to cross things off. That is one

of the amazing things about traveling, just when you think you’ve seen everything in an area, a new road is discovered.

The second amazing thing about traveling is the wonderful people you meet along the way. People you might never have met if you hadn’t taken that path, chosen that campground or attend that Rally.

We challenge each and every one of you to travel to at least one new location this year. Find a rally in the neighboring state, or two states away or maybe across the border....think of all the possibilities, the places you will see, the experiences you will have and the fun in meeting new lifelong friends. Don’t let life escape you.

We are sure by now you have heard that the Kountry Klub is looking for new International Directors as Bob & Bonnie Krieger will be stepping down. They have been wonderful to work with and they have done so much to move the Klub forward. We know whoever steps up will bring their own knowledge and flare to the Klub.

Have you ever thought about becoming involved with the Kountry Klub? It’s never too late to think about it, or to volunteer at any level. If you are interested, talk to someone who is already filling a position, ask them what it is like and let them know you are interested. Ask if you can work alongside them if it’s a rally, maybe be a co-Host. There are so many opportunities, just ask.

We have been busy in the American South West, attending rallies, luncheons, and breakfast. Soon we will pointing our home towards the east and taking the long way to get to the International Rally in Syracuse, New York.

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS-AT-LARGEEvan & Debbie Hughes (19771)

Did you know, per Wikipedia, Syracuse is a city in Central New York situated on the former lands of the Onondaga Nation. It was officially incorporated as a village in 1825. But before that is had several names, Salt Point (1780), then Webster's Landing (1786), Bogardus Corners (1796), Milan (1809), South Salina (1812), Cossits’ Corners (1814), and Corinth (1817). The U.S. Postal Service rejected the name Corinth upon its application for a post office, stating there was already a post office by this name in New York. The name Syracuse was chosen, after Syracuse, Sicily, because of similarities such as a salt industry and a neighboring village named Salina.

We hope to see many of you in Syracuse this fall, until then, travel, have fun and meet new people.

PS: We will be collecting Box Tops for Education and the International Rally to donate to a local Syracuse school.

Your Members-at-LargeEvan & Debbie Hughes (19771)

Can be contacted at:707-479-8210 Evan

707-953-9888 Debbie [email protected]


FULLTIMERS CHAPTERTom & Roni Lehmkuhl (20913)

is scheduled for Monday, September 23rd. All members of the Chapter are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting even if you are not at the rally. We plan to once again stream the meeting live on our Facebook group page, if you are a member of the Fulltimers Facebook group and out of the area, you can still watch all the action. We have a wait list for the rally, so if you are interested in joining us, drop us an email to be placed on the list.

We plan to caravan into the International Rally as a group and enjoy each other’s company as we park together there. The Fulltimers will continue the fun at International as we meet for a social, present a series of “Life on the Road” seminars, and keep the attendees happy by supplying popcorn and lemonade at our Fulltimers booth.

We want to welcome Tom & Barbara Palmer as our new chapter secretary. Thanks for taking on this very important task.

As always, if you have suggestions, comments, or just want to say, “Hi” - email us at [email protected]. Tom and Roni Lehmkuhl (20913)Presidents

Join the Fulltimers Chapter by downloading the application form from the Fulltimers web page at www.newmarkountryklub.com or contact Dave & Sue Leonard at [email protected]

“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” ~ William Shakespeare, Sonnets

We’re looking forward to a great spring and summer as we travel north and work on plans for the Fulltimers Chapter Fal l Ral ly and

Annual Business Meeting in Alexandria Bay, New York. We hope to check out the site of the International Rally in Syracuse while we’re in the area. Along the way we’ll stop for maintenance at Freightliner in Gaffney, South Carolina and a new windshield (again) at Newmar in Nappanee, Indiana.

We want to thank everyone that stopped by the Fulltimers Chapter Social at the Tampa RV Supershow in January. It was a popular event and over 65 people attended. Events like this are a great opportunity to make new friends, renew old friendships and exchange information.

We hosted a Newmar Owners get-together at our winter quarters at Mt. Olive Shores North in Polk City, Florida in February. All Newmar Owners in the area were welcome to the cookout and we had about 60 people attend. It was a fun way to meet fellow Newmar owners and catch up with old friends.

We certainly are an enthusiastic group, having filled both the Spring Rally in Silver City, New Mexico and our Fall Rally in Alexandria Bay, New York.

The Fulltimers Chapter Spring Rally at Rose Valley RV Ranch in Silver City, New Mexico is being held April 15 – 19 and is FULL at 17 sites. Hosts Barbara Nuehring and John & Nancy Kelker have planned some fun activities in Silver City and Grant County for the attendees.

The Fall Rally and Annual Business Meeting at Swan Bay Resort in Alexandria Bay, New York is also FULL at 60 sites. The Rally will be held September 22 – 27. (The week before NKK International.) We are very exciting about the location in beautiful Alexandria Bay along the St. Lawrence River at Swan Bay Resort. There certainly is no shortage of things to do in the 1000 Islands area with museums and castles to explore. We have a private boat tour luncheon cruise planned as well as meals, campfires and Fun and Friendship. The Annual Business meeting

FULLTIMERS CHAPTER RALLYAND ANNUAL MEETING

September 22 -27, 2019At

Swan Bay ResortAlexandria Bay, NY

1000 Islands area of New York

THE RALLY IS FULL

For information or to be placed on the wait listcontact host

Tom and Roni [email protected]

513-426-6745


Rally Dates: September 30-October 5, 2019Parking Days: Friday or Saturday, September 27 & 28Pre-Rally Activities: Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29

Reservations will begin on Monday, April 15, at 8:00 am eastern time, if you are planning on coming to the rally in a caravan below are a few guidelines to follow. To be a caravan you would need to have a group of 4 or more units that are requesting to come be parked together.

Please be sure everyone registers for the same level of hookups and date of arrival. This year we will have three levels of parking: 50 amp full hookup, 50 amp electric and water and 30 amp electric and water. If you have a water and electric site you will have one pumpout included in your rally fee. Parking will be on Friday or Saturday, September 27 or 28 with boondocking available only on Thursday, September 26, for the Friday arrivals. Our pre-rally activities begins with the pre-rally tours on Sunday, September 29. On Saturday we will also have our kick off entertainment and on Sunday we will have a worship service. We will be holding a first time attendee meeting and it will be during the pre-rally also. All other rally events including service work, parts, seminars, classes and more will begin on Monday.

INTERNET CARAVAN RESERVATIONSIf the caravan reservations are sent in by internet the following must be adhered to. The caravan leader is to email the Klub office [email protected] by Friday, April 12th, the complete list of members in the caravan and the date they will all register on line. Also all caravan members need to add caravan group name to the comment section when registering so we can match them together. The caravan will not be considered complete and ready to process until all reservations have been received. Once it is processed we do not add to the caravan. We will hold all reservations if we have to contact a member with incomplete information.

FAXING RESERVATIONSPlease follow the above directions for Internet Reservations. Our fax number is 574-773-5130.

MAILED CARAVAN RESERVATIONSCaravan reservations are to be sent to the Klub office in one package with all reservations included by the caravan leader. The caravan will be processed as a group as it is received. Once it is received we do not add to the caravan.

If you have any questions please call Linda at the Klub office 877-639-5582 or email to [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

PROCEDURES FOR REGISTERING AS A CARAVAN FOR THE 2019 INTERNATIONAL RALLY – Syracuse, New York


It’s already April and we are well into spring. Many of us are fortunate to spend our winters where the weather isn’t too harsh. Many of you have the task every year to winterize your RV requiring draining the tanks, flushing the water out of all the lines and then adding RV antifreeze to protect everything from freezing. Then there is

adding an anti-gel to the diesel fuel. It’s all time consuming but it’s better than a big bill to repair damage caused by the cold weather.

We had planned to attend the Nevada State Rally at Lake Mead and the Arizona Sun Catchers rally at Lake Havasu but had to cancel going due to surgery on my hand. Surgery wasn’t a big deal but recovery required me to keep my thumb immobile for 6 weeks meaning no lifting or driving.

The Region 1 Rally in Pahrump, Nevada on May 14-17 still had a few openings when this article was being written. We will be having a chili cook-off again this year. Last year in Durango, Colorado more than half of the rally attendees participated. Each participant made approximately 2 quarts of their “special” chili for everyone to taste. Small 2 ounce tasting cups and small plastic spoons for the tasting and a single bean (for voting) was provided to every attendee for the tasting. The bean was to be placed in a covered container in front of each participant. It was fun and we got to taste 16 different chilies. In addition to the tasting we have a trip to the local museum with a docent that is very knowledgeable of the area. Did you know that Pahrump started “life” as a cotton producing area? We will also be going to the China Ranch Date Farm. The highlight of the rally is dinner at Symphony Restaurant. This is a 5-star dinner! There will be free time for those who want to make a trip the Death Valley about 45 minutes away.

There are many rallies scheduled throughout Region 1 the remainder of the year. Rather than elaborate on each one here are the dates. Consult the Klub calendar for details of each.

Arizona Sun Catchers – Lake Havasu, AZ – April 4 to 8California 49ers – Paso Robles, CA – April 23 to 26Region One – Pahrump, NV – May 14 to 17California Sate – Jackson, CA – May 27 to 30New Mexico State – Angel Fire, NM – June 13 to 17Colorado Krusin Aires – Canyon City, CO – June 13 to 17Nevada Mother Lode – Minden, NV – August 8 to 11New Mexico Chili Peppers – Santa Fe, NM – August 15 to 19Colorado State – Palisade, CO – September 12 to 16Newmar International – Syracuse, NY – Sept 30 to Oct 5California Golden Bears – Plymouth, CA – October 28 to 31Arizona State – Tucson area – Nov or Dec timeframe

This year we are again tasked with parking and registration at the International. We’d like to thank everyone who has volunteered. We can be reached at 562-762-8853 or [email protected]

REGION 1 // AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, UT

Region Directors :: Marty & Marion Marcum (17221)

ARIZONA Greeting from Arizona, as many of you know the weather in Arizona this year has not been the greatest. Where did the season go? We have been busy with some doctor appointments but seems like we just got here for the winter. We are now only weeks from leaving for our spring and summer travels.

We are looking forward to the Sun Catchers rally in Lake Havasu. This will be the start of our travels north and east. We are looking forward to seeing family and friends there.

Ted & I would like to take this time to thank all our wonderful friends and volunteers that helped us at the Gathering in Quartzsite in January. We had about 120 coaches and it amazes us how the Gathering grows larger each year. We have found that nearly half of rally attendees are first timers! This is great for all of us and with that as we get bigger, we are trying to do things easier. We are working on next year’s Gathering already. Currently, we are looking for a couple more host couples to assist us in Q. If you would be interested, please let us know.

We will miss seeing all of you in Syracuse in October as we will be hosting the Balloon Fiesta again in Albuquerque in October. We are looking forward to meeting the 25 couples who registered.

In closing, we are working on the 2019 Arizona State Rally for late November or early December in Tucson. Have a great spring and drive safe.Ted and Ruth Ann Hindes (19361)Arizona State [email protected]

ARIZONA SUN CATCHERS The Arizona Sun Catchers are winding up an awesome spring. The cool weather has been appreciated by all and now we are planning for the summer adventures.

Our April Rally in Lake Havasu will be concluding as this report becomes available to read but I can tell you that we filled up before the February 1 deadline and had a few wait list registrants. However, with a last-minute cancellation or two we were able to fit everybody in. Life is good! Speaking of good, at the top of the enjoyment meter will have been the Saturday boat tour through the Top Rock Gorge. We are truly blessed! THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION AND HELP WITH OUR RALLY. A more complete review will follow in the next report along with news on our new slate of officers.

Please remember to look at the Newmar Kountry Klub Calendar for upcoming events and register early, especially for the International Rally coming up in September.

Well, here is wishing you blue skies and happy trails in all your travels. Chuck and Judi Reading (16581)Presidents 623-377-6249 or 414-915-9376

CALIFORNIAIt’s the first week in April as most of you read this edition of the Konnection magazine and Mary &I would like to thank George & Cheryl Zellers along with their co-host Marlene Kirch for another wonderful Nevada State Rally held at Lake Mead RV Village.


From Lake Mead we are now in route to Lake Havasu for the Arizona Sun Catchers Rally and we can’t wait, it really sounds like fun.

The end of April brings the 49er’s Rally back to Paso Robles with a fun party atmosphere hosted by Jan & Cheryl Freeman and the 49er chapter officers. May then brings us the Region 1 Rally in Pahrump, Nevada as well as the California State Rally in Jackson, California. Wow! I think we will be needing a rally respite in June!

I’m truly excited to tell you all that our call to arms has been answered. We now have new presidents and vice presidents for the Golden Bears. Roger & Sandra Hartsock, (22759), have taken over the reins from Max & Penny Nuttall while Chuck & Kathy Wilson, (22462), are taking over the vice presidency from Dalton & Janice Bilberry. WELCOME to the Hartsock’s and the Wilson’s and many thanks for to the Nuttall’s and Bilberry’s for their years of service to our membership in the Newmar Kountry Klub. I’m sure the transition will be sooth as they have Tom and Vickie Reed continuing as the secretary/treasurer to share their expertise.

The Golden Bears have already set a date for the 2019 rally. It will be October 28-31 in Plymouth, California. Let’s all help them make their first rally a great success.

I do hope that many of you are working on your travel plans to attend the NKK International Rally in late September in Syracuse, New York. For Mary & I, this will be the furthest east we will have traveled in our RV and we are very excited. I’m thinking that along our way east we’ll stop in Nappanee and definitely stop in Canton, Ohio at the Professional Football Hall of Fame as well as visits with NKK friends we’ve made in our travels with the Klub along the way.

See you down the road,Larry and Mary Roberts (21041)California State [email protected]

CALIFORNIA 49ERSWe just returned after a month in Australia and New Zealand! We started in Queenstown, New Zealand (Jay Bungee Jumped off the famous Kawarau Bridge) and ended our trip in Cairns, Australia (the Great Barrier Reef where we scuba dived for three days). Wow…everything was so beautiful! But we really missed home and our Newmar!

We’re so excited with our upcoming California 49ers Rally in Paso Robles, California starting April 23rd and ending the 26th. We have a ton planned with our 2nd annual Korn Hole Tournament hosted by Hal & Lynda Stone, Old Fashion Game Night hosted by Steve & Brenda Resnick, a wonderful BBQ dinner with an incredible band hosted by Tom Lindstrom RV and various seminars! So much fun to be had during this rally! We look forward to seeing all of you soon!

Hugs and Blessings,Jay and Cheryl Freeman (20343)Presidents [email protected]

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN AIRES Greetings from Southern California, the California Golden Aires chapter rally held in January in Indio, California was a great success thanks to all of you that attend. We had 46 coaches attend this year. Four new members signed up with our chapter. Leah & I would like to thank our energetic Vice Presidents, Bob & Teresa Billings, and all our step-up volunteers for helping to feed over 100 people. Again, we would like to thank Tom Lindstrom RV for their generous contribution. Holland RV invited us to their Indio dealership for a tour of their facility. They also provided a nice pizza lunch for us.

After leaving Indio, many of us attended the Gathering in The Desert. This was our first-time boondocking with the group. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the whole experience while making new friends. We will be back next year for sure. The rally hosts Ted & Ruth Hindes did a fantastic job as usual.

The Birth of the RV Industry -The first motorized campers were built in 1910, they were known as"auto campers” or camping trailers. “Every day is a Vacation when you live in a RV.”

White clouds and safe travels to you.Ken and Leah Wilson (20332)Presidents (951) 743-6156 Ken

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS Greetings from not so sunny Northern California, it’s been a few weeks of heavy rain and snow, which I will never complain about, the lakes are filling up and the mountains are packed with snow. Let me introduce ourselves, we are Roger & Sandi Hartsock (22759) your new Presidents of the California Golden Bears, and, Chuck and Kathy Wilson (22461) the new Vice Presidents starting this year. A BIG thanks goes out to Penny and Max, and Dalton and Jan for their commitment in the past to the California Golden Bears Chapter.

We have dates and a location for our 2019 Rally set. Dates are October 28 to 31. It will be held at the 49er RV Resort in Plymouth California, 18265 Hwy 49. It’s located in the foothills east of Sacramento, California. The area is known for its gold mining heritage, vineyards, quaint towns with great shops and food. The Jackson Rancheria is about 14 miles away. Amenities at the resort include Propane, restroom/showers, laundry, billiards, Pool and Hot tub, horseshoes, shuffleboard, store, Café, Large Club house including outside fire pit, service bar. As I am writing this, we are finalizing the details, i.e. pricing and events schedule. I will have this work completed and included in my notes for the next edition of the Konnection Magazine.

By the time you read this, Sandi & I will be visiting, Memphis Tennessee, and Clarksdale Mississippi for the annual Juke Joint Blues Festival. Then on our way back and get ready to attend the California State Rally in late May at the Jackson Rancheria. Hope to see you there!


Tech Tip: If you have florescent lighting in your coach, and are having issues with your Fridge control and or your heat pump air-conditioning units and your shop hasn’t been able to trouble shoot the issue, consider changing out your florescent lighting to LEDs. I have a 2011 Canyon Star that came with those issues. After hours in a shop and on my own trying to figure it out, a suggestion from a parts house worked! Easy to do and I’m using less energy. Turns out it wasn’t my wife or grandson turning off my fridge.Roger and Sandi Hartsock (22759)[email protected]

COLORADO Our Colorado State 4-day Rally will be held on September 12-16 at the Palisade Basecamp RV Resort in Palisade, Colorado. We have reserved 15 Deluxe Back-in Sites (+-/45’) in this recently opened facility. For more information and pictures visit their website at https://palisadebasecamp.com/. Each coach will be responsible for making your own RV site reservations. The sites for (two adults) will be $187.56, with /50 amp & FHU. The 15 sites are blocked out for our group through April 30th. Please remind Palisade Basecamp that you are with the Colorado State Rally and request a 10% discount. Phone number is (970) 462-9712.

We are also pleased to announce that the Colorado State has 80 active Newmar Coaches. This is an increase of 75 coaches over the past 4 years and is the result of Transwest’s Newmar Coach Sales & Service and the Newmar Kountry Klub’s huge effort in signing up the new members.

Please contact us anytime:Murray and Doris Brooks (17406-L)Colorado State [email protected] or (303) 589-2348

COLORADO KRUSIN AIRES The Colorado Kruisin Aires Chapter’s June Rally has been set for June 13, for four nights, with a departure on June 17. We will gather at the Royal Gorge KOA outside of Canyon City, Colorado. Interested couples should call Janette in the KOA office to make a reservation for their RV site as it is not included in the rally fee. Mention the Newmar Group and receive a 10% discount on the regular nightly rate of $54.69 for FHU.

The rally fee will be $40.00 per couple. You can send this fee to Kathy Bohmeyer at 683 So Gilpin St, Denver, CO 80209.

We are planning to tour the Colorado Prison Museum and ride the train through the bottom of the Gorge. We are still working on a few other activities.Randy and Kathy Bohmeyer (19329)Presidents [email protected]

NEVADA It has been a busy winter and early spring for us. We were pleased and honored to be at the ribbon cutting for the new National Indoor RV Center in the Las Vegas Valley. Their facility

is just off Interstate 15 north of Las Vegas. As we travel, it is always good to know the locat ion o f a dependable RV repair facility. We believe that NIRVCs have earned our trust.

Working with Marlene Kirch (19317) has been a pleasure putting together our successful State Rally. We were pleased to welcome Evan & Debbie Hughes (19771), Members-at-Large; Mark & Lesleyanne Weiss (21042), Region 2 Directors; Larry & Mary Roberts (21021), California State Directors; Sue Sadler & Joe Murin (21301), Presidents of the Nevada Mother Lode Chapter; Ken & Leah Wilson (20332), Presidents of the California Golden Aires Chapter; and Jay & Cheryl Freeman (20343), Presidents of the California 49ers Chapter. It was indeed an honor to have them attend.

Don’t forget to include in your summer travels the Mother Lode Rally in Minden, Nevada at the Carson Valley Inn RV Park, August 8-11. You will be treated to the “Hot August Nights” in Reno with all the fun that goes with it. Check your calendar and then the Kountry Klub calendar for details.

It is with great sadness that Henry Coleman lost his life partner Carol Besch. Our hearts and prayers are with Henry.

Wishing you smooth roads and following winds,Cheryl and George Zellers (19163)Nevada State [email protected]

NEVADA MOTHER LODE It was a busy winter season into spring. Spent time to catch up with some other Newmar KK owners in Lake Havasu, Quartzsite and Yuma, Arizona. We loved the beautiful sunsets and learned that with a black light the scorpions on the rocks near our coach glowed neon. Enjoy the pictures. A funny coincidence while waiting to go for a Polar plunge into Lake Havasu we ran into another NKK couple we had met in Nappanee in the summer! What a great group of owners we get to enjoy. The gathering in the desert was another great year of fun.

Enjoying the NKK life with Nevada State Rally and Sun Catcher’s Rally in our travels. We are very excited to be hosting the Mother Lode Chapter Rally in conjunction with Hot August Nights, the premier auto show on the West Coast! If you are a classic car or truck enthusiast this is a must do event. Rally is August 8-11, at Carson Valley RV Park, Gardnerville, Nevada. We will go as a charter group to the event and see several different venues of cars, trucks and enjoy a variety


entertainment. Sign up on the NKK website. This is a great time of year to see Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area’s beauty.

Hope you are all making plans to join us at the Mother Lode Rally and then onto the International Rally in Syracuse, NY! Happy trails.

Joe and Sue Murin (21301)Presidents [email protected]

NEW MEXICO CHILI PEPPERSWe are looking forward to having the New Mexico Chili Peppers Rally in Santa Fe, New Mexico, August 15-19. Now is a great time to sign-up for this Rally with Newmar Kountry Klub and reserve one of the 20 spaces we have blocked at Santa Fe Skies RV Park. You will be making and paying for your own reservations at the RV Park. Here is contact information for making your reservation:

WHERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION: Santa Fe Skies RV Park; 14 Browncastle Ranch; Santa Fe, NM 87508; Toll Free: (877) 565-0451; Local: (505) 473-5946; Fax: (505) 471-9069; www.santafeskiesrvpark.com

RESERVATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2019, we have blocked 20 sites. RESERVATION RATES: Back-in sites - $50 per night; Pull-thru sites - $52 per night. All sites have 20, 30, 50 AMPs. 10% Discounts Accepted: Good Sam’s, FMCA, AAA, AARP, Senior and Military. These rates are good if you want to arrive as early as August 14 and/or if you want to depart on August 20. You should make your reservations as soon as possible. The group reservation is under the name of the Newmar Kountry Klub.

$170 FOR 2 PEOPLE ($85 SINGLES) INCLUDES: 3 dinners nights (1 night at a Santa Fe restaurant, 1 dinner night at the RV Park, 1 Pizza dinner night); Four breakfasts (2 full, 2 continental); and a Georgia O’Keefe Museum Tour. Optional Tours/Activities (that can be added): The Indian Market – 08/17, 08/18 ($0), Loretto Chapel ($3), Cathedral Basilica St. Francis of Assisi ($0), Canyon Road Art Tour ($0), New Mexico History Museum ($7), Museum of International Folk Art ($7), Meow Wolf ($13) and much more. There is a lot to do in Santa Fe. You decide how busy or relaxing you want your rally to be in Santa Fe.

We would also like to encourage for you to sign up for the New Mexico Newmar Kountry Klub State Rally that will be held at the Angel Fire RV Resort, in Angel Fire, New Mexico, from June 13-16 (4 nights). The Resort deadline for holding the RV sites will have past due (March 15, 2019) by the time you are reading his article. If you need help getting registered after the deadline, contact Jim and Lorie Landers, or us, for help.

We can be reached at either Ron’s cell (575) 420-8578 (e-mail: [email protected]) or Cindy’s cell (575) 420-8567 (e-mail: [email protected]).Ron and Cindy Miller (20819)Presidents

NEW MEXICO STATE RALLYJune 13 to 17, 2019

ANGEL FIRE RV RESORT27500 US Highway 64Angel Fire, NM 87710

800-633-7463

Please call the RV Resort directly to make your own site reservations. Rate is $58.50 a night incl taxes for 50-amp FHU. Rally fee is $135 for 2 people or $67.50 for single. This includes 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners (one is pot-luck).

Our rally will coincide with the “Balloons Over Angel Fire” weekend. As this is their most popular annual event reservations must be made directly with the RV resort before March 15th to secure one of our contiguous

blocked sites.

Additional activities available include Viet Nam memorial & Red River Arts Festival. Activates planned include a

salsa tasting and a RV forum. More details to follow.

Mail Rally Check to:Jim Landers

6350 Roadrunner Loop NERio Rancho, NM 87144

[email protected]

Parking for this year’s rally will begin on Friday, September 27, 2019. This year we will have three levels of parking: 50 amp full hookup and 50 or 30 amp E & W.

You will have the option of coming in on Friday or Saturday, September 27 or 28. For those coming in early we have pre-rally tours on Sunday as well as entertainment Saturday evening. You must include the extra day(s) when registering for the rally.

If you are not pre-paid and arrive before your scheduled date you will be placed in the Fairground’s holding area until we have a chance to process you. Non-registered early arrival cost at the gate will be $30.00 per day.

Once again this year we will be offering dry camping one day early in the holding area on Thursday, September 26th only. Cost will be $10 and you will pay upon arrival. No pre-registration or pre-payment is required for this option.

Thank you for your cooperation!

International RallyPRE-RALLY EARLY PARKING


Punxsutawney Phil has spoken! He predicted an early spring. That’s good news for our region since the region has experienced ‘snowmageddon’ this winter! Some places in Washington received a full winter’s average snowfall in just 2 days! There are few things sadder than seeing a beautiful Newmar coach covered

in snow instead of being out camping.

Fortunately, we managed to get to the Golden Aires rally in Indio, California in early January without any adverse weather. Had a great time and got to meet some nice people from our region. Jerry & Jinny Andres were there along with Burl & Maureen Todd and Mike & Linda Waller.

So now we have April showers to look forward to, then May flowers. That can only mean it’s time to start getting the coaches ready for another camping season if you stayed behind this winter. If you’re down south like we’ve been, it’s time to start heading back north.

And we’re doing just that. After attending the Nevada State Rally in late March, we are heading back to Idaho. First stop is Caldwell, Idaho to finalize details for our Region 2 Rally from June 2 – 6.

Our region is holding 3 rallies this summer, the Region 2 Rally in Caldwell, the Evergreen Aires Chapter Rally in Clarkston, Washington from June 10-14, and then the Washington State Rally in Oak Harbor, Washington from August 11-15. We hope to see you at one of these rallies!

REGION 2 // AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

Region Directors :: Mark & Lesleyanne Weiss (21042)

We also have 5 SPURs (Simple Pop Up Rallies) planned for our trip though the region this summer. The first two are on the calendar. The first one will be at the Southern Oregon Campground in Central Point, Oregon from May 3-6. The next one will be at Bend/Sisters Garden RV Park in Bend, Oregon from May 17 – 20. As is the case with all SPURs, just call the park, reserve a site and let us know you’re coming by registering or emailing us at [email protected]. There is no cost and no agenda. Just a couple of days enjoying your fellow NKK members and doing some activities in the area.

We will also be hosting SPURs in Washington, Montana and Wyoming although the specific dates for these are yet to be determined. Stay tuned to the June Konnection magazine and keep checking the NKK calendar. We will also be publishing the details on the Region 2 Facebook page, so, if you haven’t joined, check us out. Just search for ‘Newmar Kountry Klub Region 2’, answer a couple of questions and request to join!

Please feel free to plan your own SPURs. The more, the merrier! If you plan one in Region 2, let us know the date and place and we’ll publish it on the calendar, the Facebook page or in the Konnection if we receive it in time. Just plan an easy meal for the first night, then get together and find some fun things to do in the area. Mostly just have fun enjoying the company of your fellow RVers.

As much as we hate to brag (actually, we don’t hate it at all), we have some very talented people in our region. Several are working on a region flag that we can use at rallies, or just when we’re camping, to identify us as proud members of Region 2. Others are working on a catchy tune to help promote SPURs and region 2 in general.

Finally, we are looking for some enthusiastic ‘RVers’ to rekindle some of our dormant chapters. All it takes is you and 5 of your friends to get a chapter started again. In many cases, there is still money left from when the chapter went dormant that can be used to help get the chapter going again.

The following chapters would love to be revived; Alaska – ‘North Kountry Polar B’Aires’, Oregon - ‘Pioneers’, Idaho - ‘Spudnuts’, Montana - ‘Big Sky Kountry Klub’ and in Wyoming - ‘Cowboy Kountry Klub’. If you have an interest is re-starting any of these chapters, please let us know and we’ll make plans to get together when we’re in your state. It’s not difficult to get one restarted and we’ll be there with you every step to getting organized!

So start getting those coaches ready for the camping season or head back north from your winter haven in the south. Punxsutawney Phil can’t be wrong. Spring is on the way!

We can be reached at [email protected]. See you down the road!

WASHINGTONFor those snowbirds that went south for the winter you can consider yourself lucky. For those of us that stayed in Washington for the winter, it was a very different story, especially during February. Doesn’t matter which side of the state you live in, you endured a February like no other. Washington’s winter was very interesting. January was the warmest and driest on record


and February the coldest on record. As mentioned in our last submission we put the Ventana inside for the winter back in November. Well, the cover on our RV garage blew away leaving only the metal frame during the first winter windstorm that packed 60 mph winds. Lucky for us we had taken the Ventana in for its annual oil change just days before the storm and so it was not damaged. Follow that with two weeks of extreme cold and snow that kept us locked in the house for a week until we hired a tractor to dig us out of the snow drifts. March found snow still on the ground and we found ourselves always expecting more.

However, now we get to look on the bright side as it is time to take the Newmar out, stretch her legs, and get moving. And moving we shall do…….

We are looking forward to the Region 2 rally in June in Idaho. Looks like Mark and Lesleyanne have some really fun things planned for us to do.

The Washington State Rally is scheduled for August 11-15 on beautiful Whidbey Island. It is on the NKK calendar and we are taking reservations. We have an optional whale watching cruise on the schedule and per the last report, the legislature is relaxing the original regulations they proposed for the whale watching industry. Thus, we are looking forward to enjoying a great day on the water cruising the San Juan Islands taking in the breathtaking views and watching the whales. On the menu for the first evening is a hamburger feed and the last evening meal will be a pot luck. Other meals will be catered by “Sho Nuff” southern BBQ catering. There are lots of interesting places to see and explore in the Anacortes, Oak Harbor area so make you reservation now for this rally. We only have 20 spaces and closing date is May 31st.

It won’t be long now before we see you down the road. Blessings for safe journeys,Ben and Donna Barker (20884)Washington State Directors

EVERGREEN AIRESThe Evergreen Aires rally in Clarkston, Washington is coming up June 10-14. If you haven’t registered for it yet now is the time to do it. Clarkston, Washington is right across the river from Lewiston, Idaho and easily accessible for anyone heading north or exploring the great Pacific Northwest this year.

For those of you that are adventurous, this rally is offering an optional jet boat experience on the Snake River. It’s a scenic tour through parts of Hell’s Canyon for those of us that like a little thrill now and then!

The Evergreen Aires are always looking for new members, so if you haven’t joined this Washington Chapter yet, it would be a good time to meet some new people with similar interests and have a good time doing it.

Happy Trails, Ben and Donna Barker (20884)Washington State Directors

REGION 2 RALLY

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NKK Region 2 Rally“A Taste of Idaho”

Sunday June 2 – Thursday June 6, 2019Ambassador RV Park615 Smeed ParkwayCaldwell, ID 83605

208-454-8584Rally fee

$175 For 2 People, $90 For 1 Person

Includes:Welcome pizza party • 2 catered dinners1 full breakfast • 3 continental breakfasts

1 potluck • Planetarium tour with storyteller showMovie night

OPTIONAL Idaho Wine/Cider Country Tour - $70/person

Includes lunch and visits to 4 wineries, complete with tastings. Space is limited.

Registration deadline March 30, 2019Contact the resort directly for site reservations. Be sure to indicate you are part of the Newmar

Kountry Klub.

Mail check, including optional wine country tour if desired, payable to:

Mark Weiss8175 Arville St # 325Las Vegas, NV 83139

Rally Hosts Mark and Lesleyanne Weiss

[email protected] 865-209-8390


WASHINGTON STATE RALLYSunday August 11 - Thursday August 15, 2019

North Whidbey RV Park

565 Cornet Bay Rds Oak Harbor, WA. 98277

360-675-9597

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Newmar Kountry Klub $36.50 a night + 10.7% tax

Pet fee- $2 a day

Rally fee $135 per coach (2 people) Includes

3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, (4th night potluck)

OPTIONAL whale watching tour -$80 per person payable at time of registration

Registration deadline

May 31, 2019 Limited to 20 sites

Mail check, including optional whale watch fees, & disclaimer form, payable to:

Ben Barker 5518 Northwest Dr. Bellingham, WA. 98226

Hosted by State Directors - Ben and Donna Barker [email protected] 360-201-5670

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We hope everyone had a good winter and that you are ready for the upcoming rallies this spring. On Valentine’s Day, our Okie Kountry Klub president and secretary, Lee & Nancy Allen, hosted a special dinner at Charleston Restaurant in Oklahoma City. It was well

attended with 20 people participating. The food was great. The service was good. And the company could not have been better. Special chocolate treats were handed out at the end of the dinner. Yum, yum. Thank you Lee & Nancy for a wonderful evening. We are looking forward to seeing many of you at the Region 3 Rally in Fredericksburg, Texas, and the Oklahoma State Rally in Weatherford. Unfortunately, we will miss the other state rallies in Region 3 because we will be leaving in mid-May to travel to Edmonton where we will begin the Newmar Special Event trip to Alaska and Canada. Patsy & I will serve as wagonmasters, and Jerry & Phyllis Rose will be the tailgunners. Although we cannot attend the other state rallies, we know they will be well planned and that everyone will have a great time. Remember, you can attend any of the Newmar rallies. You are not limited to the state in which you live.

Speaking of special events, we wanted to share with you how much fun we had as the hosts for the Christmas in Branson Special Event in Branson, Missouri. People from all over the United States came to mid-America in November. Twenty-one couples from 16 different states, including California, Florida, New York, and Texas, were represented. The different accents and personalities seemed to make a perfect blend. We made many new friends. For many of them, it was the first Newmar event they had ever attended. It was a fast-paced week of entertainment and dining opportunities. There was something for everyone, and it seems like everyone had a different favorite. We will again be hosting

Christmas in Branson this coming November. Sign up early. This special event usually sells out. Until next time, God Bless and Travel Safe!

REGION 3 // AR, KS, LA, MO, OK, TX

Region Directors :: Larry & Patsy Wood (12255-L)

ARKANSASHello to all! Ruth Ann & I returned from a fun-filled 30-day trip to South Texas. We got our fill of “TexMex”, trips across the border, flea markets, and even a Dolphin Cruise! I have to tell you, the Dolphin Cruise was a hoot! We got to see those magnificent water mammals swim right in front of our spacious boat! It was explained to us, the dolphins had learned to “hitch a ride” by positioning themselves in front of the boat, capturing the front wake and allowing it to propel them straight forward. Doing that, they got to show off and hitch a ride to their feeding grounds! Every so often, they’d jump out of the water, doing their familiar “nose plunges”! The weather, after we had been there several days, warmed up and we enjoyed some really spring-like days; a fabulous treat after leaving the cold and rainy stuff back home! Over-all, we spent a really nice month down there!

NEWMAR ARKANSAS STATE/BUDDY RALLY. It’s called a “Buddy Rally” because that’s what it is! Anyone owning an RV is encouraged to attend! I’ve laid out the particulars for those who are interested in attending. We are excited about this one! We (Ruth Ann & I) have never stayed at Batesville so it’ll be an adventure!EVENT: NEWMAR ARKANSAS STATE / BUDDY RALLY.WHEN: MAY 01 - 05, 2019WHERE: BATESVILLE RV PARK, BATESVILLE, AR 72501 PHONE: (870) 569-8031SITE RATE: $33.00 plus Tax per night (Full Hookups) MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS!RALLY FEE: $50.00 (2 People) $25.00 (1 Person)Includes: 2 Full Breakfasts, 1 Continental Breakfast, 1 Hot Dog Supper and more amenities! RALLY DEADLINE: APRIL 27, 2019. Mail Check & Disclaimer to, James & Ruth Ann Hairston, 1306 East 23rd Street, Hope, AR 71801 Questions? Call (870)703-0175

Hope to see you there! James and Ruth Ann Hairston (17646)Arkansas State Directors

KANSASAs Sherry & I write this April Konnection article, March will soon be upon us and we will be returning home to Kansas for a few weeks before heading back to Fredericksburg, Texas for the Region 3 Rally. I know several of our Kansas Kountry Sunflowers chapter members plan to attend, and we are sure Larry & Patsy Wood have a fun rally planned. During our time in South Texas we attended the January and February Texas Rio Grand Valley Newmar Luncheon. We get the chance to see Newmar owners at this gathering that we wouldn’t have the opportunity to see otherwise. Thank you to Rose Holschlag for organizing this event. She has been hosting this luncheon for several years now and is looking for someone who would be willing to take over in the future. If you would like to discuss this with her, her number is 954-579-7794. The first rally coming up for the Kansas Kountry Sunflowers chapter is May 30-June 2 at Milford State Park, hosted by Randy & Anna Landreville. The second rally is June 20-23 at Mill Creek Campground at Paxico, hosted by Brad & Alice Elkins. A reminder that the Kansas State Rally at South


Hutchison, Kansas deadline is June 15 for campground reservations. Please check the Calendar of Events in the back of this Konnection for contact numbers and location information for all upcoming Kansas rallies. We look forward to seeing you at a Newmar Kountry Klub event during 2019.Larry and Sherry DeWitt (11440-L)Kansas State Directors MISSOURIWe will soon begin our new year with several great rallies planned; so we won’t be bored for sure. We hope everyone has survived this unusually harsh winter and look forward to a beautiful spring time where ever your travels take you. We will be in the hill country of Texas for the Region 3 Rally and then in Carthage, Missouri at Coachlight RV for our beginning Mid Mo Wanderlust’s spring rally. Always a great time with Marty Lown and hosts Jerry & Lil Oler. We are going to be busy when we return home trying to finish details, restaurants, and activities for our June Missouri State Rally. Be sure to check the ad in the Konnection and in the issue for details. As always safe travels until we meet again. Mike and Judy Ward (19332)Missouri State Directors OklahomaHowdy everyone from the great state of Oklahoma! We sincerely hope all had a good winter and we hope the snowbirds are all back in their nest. Now it’s time for spring, summer and fall travel! We are extremely excited and a little apprehensive in that we are hosting our first State Rally April 25-28. We hope to see as many as possible there. The rally is being held at the new Wanderlust Crossing Resort in Weatherford, Oklahoma that is owned by Kountry Klub members Rusty & Jamie Whitson. This place is amazing and includes all the modern amenities including storm shelters and a dog wash! This rally is jam-packed with seminars, tours and of course lots of food. We will be hearing from Troopers with the DOT section of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and also agents with the Oklahoma Department of Homeland Security. Both of these events will be very informative as we learn things we should know while traveling across our great country. We will be visiting the Tom Stafford Air and Space Museum that is an incredible place dedicated to one of Oklahoma’s astronauts. In addition to several items used by Stafford, there are airplanes, rockets and stories with video clips. We will also be visiting the Heartland of America Museum where you can see artifacts from the late 1800’s through 1950’s as you walk through exhibits and other theme buildings. There will be several new units on display from Leisure Time RV, Oklahoma City, along with techs to discuss and hopefully solve any issues or questions about our coaches. Thanks to Leisure Time and sales manager Don Walker for his support and donations to the Kountry Klub!

We hope to see everyone, not only at our rally, but at the Region 3 Rally at the Vineyards in Fredericksburg, Texas, on April 15-19. Larry & Patsy Wood, our Regional Directors, have a great time planned for us, as always. We are excited to have new members joining us this year and hope to see them in upcoming rallies! Please travel safely and have an exciting year of traveling. Don’t forget about Syracuse in September!! Happy Trails,Bill and June Aduddell (21490)Oklahoma State Directors

TEXASHello Newmar family, we want to thank you for this opportunity to serve as your new Texas State Directors. We want to recognize Jim & Jane Thomas for the great job that they did as the Texas State Directors. Under their leadership this group has seen some great growth and we all say “thank you” to you both for the hard work that you have done for this group over the last couple of years. We are Randall & Kathleen Haydon and live in Brock, Texas. I am a native Texan and Kathleen was born and raised in Wyoming, but has been in Texas since her college days at Tarleton State University. We raise Beefmaster cattle, quarter horses and our Jack Russell terriers rule the family. I know that some of you can relate to this, we can’t get the coach out of the barn without these dogs wanting to load up and assume their co-pilot positions. Kathleen & I have been actively involved in the Newmar Kountry Klub for about six years now and have been the Kountry Lone Stars President for the last two years. We try to spend as much time on the road and with our RV friends as we can. Our situation is a little different than most in these roles as I still have a full time job. But, we did manage to put over 20,000 miles on our coach last year so we do not let that slow us down. I hope that everyone has had a great winter and now that the spring rally season is upon us, has their coach ready to hit the road for the busy spring and summer travel season. We have watched this Texas chapter experience large growth over the last few years and we couldn’t be more proud of that. When Kathleen & I attended our first rally, there were 12 rigs in attendance, and that was a Texas State Rally. Boy have things changed for the better. It’s amazing what a good economy will do for the RV business and this lifestyle. We now have at least 25 rigs at each rally. I would like to invite everyone in the great state of Texas that has yet to experience one of our rallies, to do so. You will find the best people around and you already have a common interest, NEWMAR! We look forward to meeting each of you somewhere down the road,Randall and Kathleen Haydon (20196)Texas State Directors


OKLAHOMA STATE RALLYWanderlust Crossing RV Resort

1038 Airport RoadWeatherford OK 73096

wanderlustcrossing.com Make your plans now to join us at the

Oklahoma State Rally April 25 – 28, 2019 in WeatherfordReservation deadline: April 1, 2019

Rally fee:$245 for two people$180 for one person

$30 for an extra personRegister online at NewmarKountryKlub.com

Includes:Three (3) nights with full hookups • Three (3) breakfasts

Three (3) dinners • Admission fees and gratuities are included in the price

Hosts:Bill and June Aduddell

Send payment to:Bill Aduddell

17005 Gladstone LaneEdmond OK 73012

For questions send email to [email protected] or call 405-209-5012

KANSAS STATE RALLYJuly18-21th, 2019

Lighthouse Landing RV Park, 9 Heartland Drive, South Hutchinson, KS 67505

RV park reservations: 800-921-1236Campsite Reservation is to be paid to the RV park*$30.60 per night, if you are Good Sam Member

Rally Fee:$35 per person, $70 per couple

Includes:2 Breakfasts and a Continental Breakfast

2 Suppers plus a Thursday Welcome SupperGames & Bean Bag Tournament Tour of the Dillion Nature Center

Reservation deadline: June 15, 2019Rally Fee is to be paid to Sherry DeWitt For confirmation send your rally fee to:

Larry & Sherry DeWitt: 620-437-7325 P.O. Box 367, Madison, Kansas 66860

Questions: either call or email: [email protected]

TEXAS STATE RALLYMay 16-18, 2019

Sunset Point RV Park2322 W. Wirtz Dam RdMarble Falls, TX 78654

Rally Fee:2 People in RV $100

Make your reservations withSunset Point RV Park

830-798-8199Reservation deadline: TBA

Register on line at:newmarkountryklub.com

In the Klub Calendar (All Events)Mail Payment To:Randall Haydon

NKK 20196590 Patrick Creek Rd

Weatherford, TX 76087Make Check Payable To:

Randall Haydon

MISSOURI STATE RALLYJune 18-June 22, 2019

Mark Twain Landing RV42819 Landing Lane

Monroe City, Mo 63456RSVP 573-838-2809

TEL. No 877-700-9422Rally reservation deadline June 1, 2019

Rally Fee:$290 2 people$145 1 person

Make reservation directly with park and notify hosts.Mike's cell 816-668-9342. Judy's cell 816-668-1821

email, [email protected] Fee Includes:

4 nigts campingRiver cruise

Mark Twain tours2 dinners, 1 lunch, 2 breakfasts

Make check & Mail to:Mike Ward,

1585 Skywater Rd, Gravois Mills, MO 65037


ARKANSAS STATE RALLYMay 1 – 5, 2019

Brecks RV Park 897 Batesville Blvd

Batesville, AR 72501870-569-8031

Rate $33.00 Call for Reservations

Rally Fee:$50.00 2 People$25.00 1 Person

Fee Includes:2 Full Breakfast • 1 Continental Breakfast

1 Hot dog supper • Tour of Old Independence Regional Museum

Pay as You go

3 Dinners1 Ladies LuncheonOther Tours TBA

Reservation Deadline April 27, 2019

Mail Check & DisclaimerRuth Ann Hairston1306 E. 23rd St.Hope, AR 71801

With heavy hearts we report that Eloise Koehler (13349) passed away March 10, 2019. She and husband, George, have been members of the Klub and Tarheel Chapter since 2002. Please keep George and their

family in your thoughts and prayers. George's address is

6070 Tabor Church Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312.

We express our sympathy on the passing of Carol Besch (15342), wife of Henry Coleman, on January 6, 2019. Henry & Carol were long time members of the Newmar Kountry Klub since 2003 as well as the Arizona Sun Catchers and New Mexico Chili Peppers chapters. Please keep Henry in your thoughts and

prayers. Henry's address is

1906 W Mintbrush Dr. Green Valley, AZ 85622

We extend our sincere sympathy and prayers to the families of our passed on members.

IN MEMORIAM

We will be having a book exchange once again during the rally. So whether you have a few books that you have read and would like to pass on, or if you are looking for a good book to read be sure to stop by the table set up near the Information Center.

Book Exchange at this Year’s INTERNATIONAL RALLY

Registrations cancelled due to emergencies will be accepted up to Friday, September 13, 2019. Requests must be received in

writing either by mail, e-mail [email protected], or by fax 574-773-5130.

A refund will be made, less $25.00 per person cancellation fee.

Registrations cancelled after September 13, 2019 will receive no refund.

Optional tours and activities cancelled after Friday, September 6, 2019 will not be refunded. Prior to that date any tour with pre-purchased cruise or theater tickets will have that portion of the tour price

deducted from the refund amount.

Cancellation PolicyINTERNATIONAL RALLY


The Region 4 Rally is in Illinois this year at Rock Island KOA September 9-12. Then we’re off to Syracuse, New York. Our region is in charge of Arts and Crafts again this year, so start planning to bring your wares, or just stop by to see the talents of our Klub members. We have enjoyed our Newmar Luncheons in Texas this winter, and a big thank you to Richard & Rose Holschlag. We’ve had a discussion about Diamond Shield, and yet to be resolved. Marty from Coachlight RV was there last month, and reports that the new facility at Newmar is spectacular. Another improvement has been the Newmar website. If you haven’t been on lately, it’s worth a look. Travel safe!Richard and Donna Ritchie (16254)Illinois State DirectorsDonna 847-804-4274Rich [email protected]

IOWAHello from Iowa! Hope everyone had a good winter. We finally got some warm weather in Arizona. But it was better than Iowa’s weather. Looking forward to our rally in July. Then onto Region 4 Rally and the International Rally. Hope to see everyone there. Pat and Bill Schmidt (19321)Iowa State DirectorsPat’s cell: 319-470-4282Bill’s cell: 319-470-8786Pat’s E-mail: [email protected] Bill’s E-mail: [email protected]

NORTH DAKOTA/SOUTH DAKOTACome join us at the North Dakota/South Dakota State Rally and Rushmore Roamers Chapter Rally scheduled for July 15-18 at Jamestown Campground – 3605 80th Ave SE, Jamestown, North Dakota 5801. To make your reservations with the campground call: 1-701-252-6262 (Tell them you are under the group name – Newmar Kountry Klub for July 15-18) and provide your credit card for guarantee of reservation before June 15. Rates at the current time are $40.00 per night for pull thru. All campsites have 50 amps, water, & sewer. Free WiFi. You make your own reservation.

There will be a Pot Luck meal at 5:30 pm on Monday evening. There will be coffee and donuts on Tuesday and Wednesday morning before we head out for the activities for the day. We are scheduled to tour the Ann Carlson Center; the Frontier Village; National Buffalo Museum & Legendary White Bison; St. James Basilica and the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site. Evening meals on these two days will be catered or we will dine out. The registration fee: (to be announced)

There are many more things to see in the area, just can’t get it all into these few days, like Fort Seward Interpretive Center, Jamestown Talking Trail, the Historic Franklin School (Home of CSI Technology Center), Stutsman County Memorial Museum, Louis L’ Amour writers shack and Putnam House.

Have a very Happy Easter and a great Mother’s Day for all the mothers.Del and Lela Nordstrom (14168)North Dakota/South Dakota State DirectorsHome Phone: 605-543-5527 Del’s Cell: 605-310-7900 Lela’s Cell: 605-310-4768e-mail: [email protected]

The Newmar Owners and Guest Luncheon that we held at the Golden Corral were a success. Thanks to all of you that took the time to come to join us for the luncheon, it was great seeing you there. Del & I will not be in Arizona next winter as we have plans to stay on the east coast next fall following the 2019 International Rally on

September 30-October 5, 2019 in Syracuse, New York.

The 2019 Region 4 Rally is scheduled for September 9-12 at the Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA located at 2311 78th Ave West, Rock Island, Illinois 61201. To make your reservation call: 1-888-562-4502, tell them you are with the group name – Newmar Kountry Klub for September 9-12 and provide your credit card for guarantee of reservations before May 31.

Campground rates at the current time for pull thru is $57.00 per night. All campsites have 50 amps, water & sewer. Free Wi Fi. You will need to make your own reservations.

Activities will be touring the Deere and Company World Headquarters (we tried for the John Deere Factory but it is closed for the months of August and September each year). We will do the John Deere Pavilion, and Iowa 80 Truck Stop and Museum. We also looked at the Mississippi River Boat Luncheon Cruise, (The boat is out of town that week so that was a no go!). We are considering the Pickers Channel Cat Boat Tour need more information before we decide on this.

Registration fee: (To be announced)

An update on Del: He had been taking Vitamin B-12 shots each week, now it is every other week as his blood tests showed he is anemic. He is seeing a Pulmonary Doctor here in Arizona. His next test is a sleep analysis which he will be able to do a home. Then we will go from there, as he is still having shortness of breath.

Here’s wishing you a very Happy Easter and all you mothers a great Mother’s Day.

We can be reached at our home phone: 605-543-5527 or Del’s cell: 605-310-7900, Lela’s cell: 605-310-4768 or [email protected]

ILLINOISHappy Spring! The weather this winter has been different for most of us at home and in our warmer locations as well. Since Easter is later in the month this year, people are heading home early to be with family. We just need to get home and regroup so we can hit the road for graduations and rallies. We used to be satisfied that our family all lived in the same time zone, but now it wouldn’t be a bad idea if they all lived in the same state. Our Southern Rally, IKK, is June 6-9 in Mil Shoals, Illinois at Charlene & Don Glover’s farm. Then in July we are doing a joint rally with Iowa. This is July 24-28 at the Iowa Speedway for the Infinity Race on the 27th. We’re looking forward to a change in pace, and tickets had to be purchased in 2018.

REGION 4 // IA, IL, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI

Region Directors :: Del and Lela Nordstrom (14168)


WISCONSINHappy Easter and Happy Mother’s Day! As you’re reading this article, we hope you have made your reservations for our State Rally and the July and August Northern Aires Chapter rallies. If not, make your reservations soon as the rally hosts need to know who’s attending for their planning efforts. Please join us at the rallies, we need everyone’s support by joining us at the rallies, it becomes disappointing for the hosts to not have you attend. It takes considerable efforts to host a rally and to take the time to make it interesting with activities for your enjoyment, just to have a small number turn out. So, it’s time to make your plans and attend these rallies.

Our State Rally is June 13-17 at Fountain Lake RV Campground at Almond, Wisconsin. You need to contact us for your reservations and the payment of the rally fees along with your disclaimer form. We will be enjoying some of the activities at the Strawberry Fest in Waupaca. Some of the activities at this event include a downtown art/craft event with over 100 vendors, Strawberry Shortcake for your enjoyment at $3.00, live entertainment, great food, model railroad display and the old railroad depot along with FRESH STRAWBERRIES for your enjoyment. There is also a special event at Turner’s Farm Market for Father’s Day for the Dad’s. So, make your plans to join us for a great time, we have full hookups with 50-amp power, a building for dry events at the campground with free firewood for our enjoyment. All of your breakfast and dinner meals will be provided in the rally fee’s other than our optional dinner out.

The July Chapter Rally is being held on the 16-19 at the Kewaunee RV & Campground. If you haven’t made your reservation yet, please do so as soon as possible. This is a nice area along the shores of Lake Michigan and it’s a new location for your enjoyment. Please support the host’s efforts and join us at the rally.

On August 14-17 we will be holding a dry camping rally at Bark River, Michigan. Please review the calendar of events for information on making your reservation. We have about 240 acres to camp on, so we have room for all that would like to join us. We will be attending the UP-State Fair in Escanaba for many of the activities, which include some of the following activities. Grand Stand shows which are included in your daily gate fees, one day is Senior Citizen Day with a $5.00 gate fee, another day is Native American day with dancing, singing and feasting of food, one day is lady’s day with special activities for the ladies, antique car show, and another day is agriculture day. Each day there are Grand Stand shows for your enjoyment, which includes all the different types of music for your enjoyment. We may also have some additional activities that aren’t related to the fair, so more to come on that. We would also invite other Klub members from Michigan to join us, we currently have several Michigan members in the Wisconsin Northern Aires.

You don’t have to be a member of the Wisconsin Northern Aires Chapter to join us at a rally, so give us a try. I think you would enjoy your time with us, we have a very friendly membership and always find interesting things to discuss or do while at the rally along with planned tours at many of the rallies.

We wish Safe Travels to those who might be traveling this time of the year. We had a very wet and cool winter in Apache Junction this winter, maybe next year it will be back to normalTerry and Pat Bengtson (10831)Wisconsin State DirectorsTerry’s cell; 480-215-1496Pat’s cell; 480-262-0432e-mail; [email protected]

REGION 4 RALLY


Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA, Rock Island, ILSeptember 9th – 12th, 2019

Mark your calendar for Region 4 Rally, Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA, Rock Island, IL. Registration and complete disclaimer form, Monday, September 9th, 2019 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Monday evening, potluck meal at 5:30 pm. Bring your own place setting and beverage (coffee and lemonade will be provided). After the meal, there will be an information session.Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Activities for the day. Evening meal.Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Activities for the day. Evening meal.Thursday, September 12, 2019. Breakfast & coffee and saying the goodbyes until next time.

LOCATION: Rock Island-Quad Cities KOA, 2311 78th Ave W,

Rock Island, IL 61201Phone 1-888-562-4502, tell them you are under group name – Newmar Kountry Klub September 9-12, 2019 and provide credit card for guarantee of reservation before May 31st, 2019.

CAMPGROUND Rates are at the current time on pull thru $57.00 per night. All campsites have 50 amps, water & sewer. Free Wi Fi. You will

make your own reservations.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:Coffee and Donuts Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday morning 7:30 am to 8:30 amActivities include: Touring the Deere and Company World Headquarters, John Deere Pavilion, Iowa 80 Truck Stop and

Museum and the Pickers Channel Cat Boat Tour.

Other activities that you can do on your own.

Camping fees not included You will need to make your own reservation with the campground (pay for your own camping

fees). Tell them you are with the Newmar Kountry Klub.

Most meals are included. Noon lunches will be on your own, order as you please and pay.

REGISTRATION FEE TBD, make check payable to Del Nordstrom

payable upon arrival.

Don't forget to make your campground reservations.

Del & Lela NordstromRegion 4 Directors Newmar Kountry Klub

25519 475th AveRenner, SD 57055

Home Phone 605-543-5527 Cell Phone 605-310-7900 email [email protected]

(Tentative, subject to minor changes)


WISCONSIN STATE RALLYJune 13 - 17, 2019

Fountain Lake RV ParkAlmond, WI 54909

Rally fees:2 People in RV $195.001 Person in RV $154.00

Guest $41.00Reservations by May 15, 2019 with Disclaimer

Includes:4 nights, all sites 30/50 full hook-ups

3 Dinner, 4 Breakfast1 Optional Dinner Out

1 tour plannedAttend local celebrations

Contact:Terry & Pat Bengtson #10831

P.O. Box 166, Suring, WI [email protected]

480-215-1496

ND/SD AND RUSHMORE ROAMERS STATE RALLY

July 15 – 18, 2019Jamestown Campground,

Jamestown, ND 58401Monday afternoon and evening, registration and pot luck dinner. Tour St James Bascilica, Anne Carlson Center,

Frontier Village and National Buffalo Museum and more.

Make your own campground reservations, call 1-701-252-6262, tell them you are under group

name Newmar Kountry Klub, provide credit card infor-mation before June 15, 2019. Campground rates are for

full hook up, 50 amps, free WI FI.

Most meal are included.

Registration fee: $125. Per person,

make check payable to Del Nordstrom payable upon arrival.

Co-Hosts: Arnie & Virginia Widmer Oakes, ND, be sure to thank them for all of their work.

Contact:Del & Lela Nordstrom #34162

25519 475th AveRenner, SD 57055Cell 605-310-7900

Email [email protected]

The craft sale will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019

The cost for an 8-foot table and 2 chairs will be $10.00. Additional table/chairs are available at the

same price.

Craft table must be paid at the same time as you register for the International Rally. Your paid table is

guaranteed.

Please note: Your craft table costs are in addition to your Rally Fee.

Member CraftsSALES PARTICIPANT

Enjoy the rally while being a Vendor! Cost for 10 X 10 foot booth space, including 8’ table, 2 chairs, pipe & drape (and limited power if requested) will be $140.00 for the entire week. Cost for each additional booth space is $100.00 for the week. See complete details on the Member Vendor Registration Page. Booth space must be paid at the same time you register for the rally.

REMEMBER – You must complete and include the Member Vendor Form when registering.

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RESERVATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Please Note: No reservations after the above date.

here’s what your PAC KAG E I N C LU D ES:* 7 Nights - 3 levels of parking available 50 amp Full Hookup, 50 or 30 Amp Electric & Water (with one pumpout included)* 5 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners* Professional Entertainment* $3,000.00 Cash to be Given Away* Special Rally Souvenir Gift* Welcome Bag* Sightseeing Tours (Optional)* Arts & Crafts Contest* Educational Seminars for Ladies and Men * Lifestyle Seminars* Daily Door Prize Drawings* Klub Golf Tournament (Optional)* Craft Classes* Minor Service Repairs by Newmar Technicians (non-warranty labor & parts at a reduced rate)* Ice Cream Social* Free Lemonade and Popcorn* Member’s Craft Sale* Cash Bingo, Games and Cards* Commercial Vendors Products Show and Seminars* Newmar Suppliers Products and Seminars* Newmar New Unit Displays* Sunday Worship Service* Annual Klub Business Meeting* Pet Contest* Poker Run * Lots of Friendly Fellowship and Fun

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Register for the 2019 International Rally on or before July 26, 2019, and your Klub number will be entered into the “KLUB’S RALLY FEE REFUND DRAWING”. The drawings will be held during the Opening Ceremony and if your Klub number is drawn, your rally fee will be refunded to you after the rally. Please Note: Rally Refund Fee is based on one/two people in a unit.

TOTAL RALLY PACKAGE PRICES: All prices quoted are in U.S. Funds.30 Amp E & W Two People in RV Sat, Sept 28 to Sat, Oct 5 $550.0030 Amp E & W One Person in RV Sat, Sept 28 to Sat, Oct 5 $345.00 50 Amp E & W Two People in RV Sat, Sept 28 to Sat, Oct 5 $620.0050 Amp E & W One Person in RV Sat, Sept 28 to Sat, Oct 5 $415.0050 Amp FHU Two People in RV Sat, Sept 28 to Sat, Oct 5 $690.0050 Amp FHU One Person in RV Sat, Sept 28 to Sat, Oct 5 $485.00Add’l Guest in RV Unit (12 yrs. & over) each $205.00Children (5 to 12 yrs.) each $100.00Children (under 5 yrs.) each FREE

SEE RESERVATION FORM ON TH E BACK PAGE OF TH IS SECTION.

>> please noteElectric & Water sites will have one pumpout included in the rally fee. Sightseeing Tours, Early Bird Parking and Golf Tournament must be booked and paid for at the same time as the International Rally Reservation. All Klub members attending the International Rally must be in a Newmar Recreational Vehicle.

For further information call the Klub OfficeToll Free: 877-639-5582 or 574-773-7791, ext: 3123 Office Hours Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

See the next 4 pages of International Rally Information

Pre-Parking Boon Docking (no hookups) available on Thursday evening for Friday arrival, September 27, 2019 at a cost of $10. No Reservation required for Boon Docking – pay on arrival

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THE INTERNATIONAL RALLY CANCELLATION POLICY

PRE-RALLY DATES: SEPT 28-29 | RALLY DATES: SEPT 30-OCT 5

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2019 MEMBER VENDOR REGISTRATION THIS FORM MUST ACCOMPANY RALLY RESERVATION FORM

TO BE REGISTERED AS A MEMBER VENDOR.

Klub No: __________

Name: _________________________________________________________________________________(Please Print) (His) (Hers) (Surname)

Company Name:________________________________________________________________________

List all Product(s) to be displayed:

__________________________________________ __________________________________________

__________________________________________ __________________________________________

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Working Out of Unit: ____YES _____NO

Please Note: All member vendors will be parked with general membership, UNLESS you are working out of your unit or specifically request to park with Vendors.

**Additional booth fees will apply if space allocation is exceeded.

Cost for 10’ x 10’ booth an 8 ft. table, 2 chairs and pipe and drapes.Power will be available at no charge on a first come basis.

Indoor Space: ____________________________ Outdoor Space: ____________________________

Exhibitor Booth $140.00

**Additional Booth Space @ $100.00/ea _____ X _______

Add’l Table @ $ 8.00/ea _____ X _______

Add’l Chair @ $ 1.00/ea _____ X _______

Electric Requested N/C _____YES_____NO

*Total Cost ______________ *Please add total booth(s) cost to rally fee page. (See Rally Reservation Form).

Seminar: ____YES _____NO

If you are interested in a seminar please give a brief description and title. Seminars are on a limited basis. All seminars will be confirmed at a later day, and you will be notified of the time and date you are scheduled.

Title:_____________________________________________________________________________________

Brief Description:__________________________________________________________________________

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Each Vendor Exhibitor must carry their own Property & Liability Insurance and furnish proof of insurance to the Newmar Kountry Klub. Every vendor will be responsible for charging New York State Sales Tax, County, and city tax totals 8%.

PLEASE NOTE: To qualify for Member Vendor fees you must participate in the International Rally as a Klub member and be in your Newmar recreational vehicle.


INTERNATIONAL RALLY SIGHTSEEING TOURSWe have contracted with Onondaga Coach to provide sightseeing tours. All tours should be booked and paid for when you register for the rally. There is a 40 person Minimum/54 Maximum per bus. This year, tours will run on Sunday, September 29 and Wednesday, October 2.

TOU R #1 SYRACUSE LOCAL TOU RDates: Sun, Sept 29 | Departs: 9:30 am – Returns early shuttle approximately 6:00 pm - late shuttle approximately 8:00 amTravel to MOST (Museum of Science and Technology) tickets to exhibits and IMAX Show included. Spend time exploring the museum and when done walk around to Armory Square Shops. Next stop will be Dinosaur BBQ for a Buffet Lunch. From there we will go to Destiny USA (Mall). Explore shops, events and restaurants. Enjoy dinner here on your own. We will have an “early” and “late” shuttle back to the Fairgrounds.Price per person $105.00 Includes transportation, admission fees, lunch and all taxes and gratuities

TOU R #2 SKAN EATELES & DI N N ER CRU ISEDates: Sun, Sept 29 | Departs: 10:00 am – Returns approximately 7:45 pmTravel to Skaneateles, wander through town enjoying the shops and views of the lake. Enjoy lunch on your own at your own pace. Gather at “The Gazebo” by the water for a Dinner Cruise. Dinner choices include prime rib of beef, roast chicken breast, salmon or vegetarian lasagna. Drinks on your own.Price per person $110.00 Includes transportation, admission fees, dinner cruise and all taxes and gratuities

TOU R #3 ALEXAN DRIA BAY & DI N N ER CRU ISEDates: Sun, Sept 29 | Departs: 8:00 am – Returns approximately 7:00 pmTravel to the Port in Alex Bay, where you catch the Uncle Sam Boat Tour. Transportation over to tour the Boldt Castle. Enjoy time on the island exploring the property. Embark the Uncle Sam again for a Lunch Cruise (menu TBD). Disembark the Uncle Sam and explore Main Street Shops. Price per person $125.00 Includes transportation, admission fees, lunch cruise and all taxes and gratuities

TOU R #4 COOPERSTOWNDates: Sun, Sept 29 OR Wed, Oct 2 | Departs: 7:30 am – Returns approximately 6:30 pmTravel to the Baseball Hall of Fame, enjoy the museum and gift shop. From there we will go to the Brewery Ommegang for lunch (optional tour and tasting). Next stop will be the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, you will receive a $5 certificate to spend in the shop or bakery. You will have time to wander the orchard.Price per person $119.00 Includes transportation, admission fees, lunch and all taxes and gratuities. Price per person $15.00 optional tour and tasting at Brewery

TOU R #5 AU BU RN & PLAYHOUSEDates: Wed, Oct 2 | Departs: 9:00 am – Returns approximately 5:30 pmUpon arrival to Auburn you will have the choice of the Heritage Center and Seward House Museum OR the Harriet Tubman Museum. From there we will travel to the Hilton Garden Inn for a Buffet Lunch. Next stop will be the Merry Go Round Playhouse for “Loch Ness”.Price per person $110.00 Includes transportation, admission fees, buffet lunch and all taxes and gratuities

TOU R #6 CORN I NG & ROCKWELLDates: Wed, Oct 2nd | Departs: 9:00 am – Returns approximately 7:15 pmWe will travel to the Corning Museum of Glass. Spend time walking through the museum or take part in a hands on experience. Also included in the admission is the Rockwell Museum. Take your time the day is yours to explore. Lunch is on your own. There is a Café at the museum or take the free shuttle into the Gaffner District for good and shopping and lunch.Price per person $89.00 Includes transportation, admission fees, all taxes and gratuities

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Member Information: PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM COMPLETELY.

Is This Your First International Rally? YES NO

Home State/Province (or Fulltimer) to be counted in: _____________

Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Klub No: __________ (Please Print) (His) Hers) (Surname)

Address: __________________________________________________________ City: _________________________

State/Prov: _________________________ Zip:________________ Phone No: ( ) _________________________

E-mail Address: ______________________________ Emergency Phone No: ( ) _________________________

Extra Guest in your RV (List Individual name(s)

Adults: (18 & over) __________________________________________________________________________________

Teenagers: (12 to 18) ___________________________________________________________ Age: _____________

Children: (5 to 12) ______________________________________________________________ Age: _____________

Children: (under 5) _____________________________________________________________ Age: _____________

All Member and Guest attendees must have Official Klub Name Badges. If you do not have a Klub badge, you must order one. Please list name, as you want it on your badge. Cost: $7.00 per badge. MUST BE ORDERED BY August 28, 2019.

Please Print: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Please Print: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Do you Require Are you a DIABETIC? YESHandicap Parking Space YES How many diabetic people in your group?____ Klub requires copy of mirror hang tag or Dr. Certificate

Type of Recreational Vehicle:Motorhome: Length:_____________ or Fifth Wheel/Travel Trailer: Length _____________

Will You Participate as a Member Vendor? YES Dates for Vendor Show are Monday, thru Friday noon, September 30 - October 4, 2019Cost for first booth: For the week $140.00 includes 10’ X 10’space, pipe and draping, 8’ table and two chairs. Additional booth space is $100.00 per booth.You must fill out and enclose Member Vendor Form with this application to be registered as a Member Vendor.

Will You Participate in the Members Craft Sale? YES Craft Sale is on Tuesday, October 1st, Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Cost for table & 2 chairs is $10.00.

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PRICE NUMBER TOTAL $30 Amp E & W Two People in RV Sat, Sept 28 to Sat, Oct 5 $550.00 $_______30 Amp E & W One Person in RV Sat, Sept 28 to Sat, Oct 5 $345.00 $_______50 Amp E & W Two People in RV Sat, Sept 28 to Sat, Oct 5 $620.00 $_______50 Amp E & W One Person in RV Sat, Sept 28 to Sat, Oct 5 $415.00 $_______50 Amp FHU Two People in RV Sat, Sept 28 to Sat, Oct 5 $690.00 $_______50 Amp FHU One Person in RV Sat, Sept 28 to Sat, Oct 5 $485.00 $_______Add’l Guest in RV (12 & older) ea. $205.00 ________ $_______Children (5-12 yrs) ea. $100.00 ________ $_______Children under 5 years FREE ________ _______

Pre-Rally Early Parking Friday, Spetember 27 $ 25.00/day $_______

NOTE: IF YOU ARE TAKING THE PRE-RALLY FREIGHLINER CLASS CALL THE KLUB OFFICE 877-639-5582 TO ARRANGE EARLY ARRIVAL DAYS

Member Craft SaleMember Craft Sale $10.00/table, add’l tables @ same price $ 10.00/ea ________ $_______Name Badge(s) $ 7.00/ea ________ $_______

Tours Tour 4 offered on both Sunday & Wednesday please indicate choice belowTour 1 Syracuse Local Tour Sun _______ $105.00/ea ________ $_______Tour 2 Skaneateles & Dinner Cruise Sun _______ $110.00/ea ________ $_______ Tour 3 Alexandria Bay/Dinner Cruise Sun _______ $125.00/ea ________ $_______ Tour 4 Cooperstown Sun OR Wed _______ $119.00/ea ________ $_______ Tour 4 Add optional brewery tour and tasting $ 15.00/ea ________ $_______ Tour 5 Auburn & Playhouse Wed _______ $110.00/ea ________ $_______ Tour 6 Corning & Rockwell Wed _______ $ 89.00/ea ________ $_______

Golf TournamentGolf Tournament Tues $ 36.00/ea ________ $_______Name(s) of Golfer: _________________________________________________________________________________________

Member Vendor Display Booth Total carried from Member Vendor Page $ ______MUST INCLUDE MEMBER VENDOR FORM TO BE REGISTERED AS MEMBER VENDOR

All Prices Quoted and Payable in US Funds Total $ ______

NO INTERNATIONAL RALLY RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED BY PHONE.Register on the Kountry Klub Web Site: www.newmarkountryklub.com

OR Please make check payable or complete credit card information and send to: Newmar Kountry Klub, P.O. Box 30, Nappanee, IN 46550-0030

Please charge to my Credit Card: _______ MasterCard _______ Visa _______ Discover

Card Number: ______________ ______________ ______________ _____________ Expiration Date:_____________

3 Digit Security Code (from back of card):______Signature: ______________________________________________________

PLEASE NOTE: No Reservations after Friday, September 13, 2019ALL ADULTS MUST SIGN: I agree, in consideration for being able to participate in the Newmar Kountry Klub 2019 International Rally, to release and to indemnify and hold harmless Newmar Kountry Klub and Newmar Corporation, its directors, officers, members, and employees, from all liability for injury or damages to my person or property, or the person or property of persons who accompany me to this activity. With knowledge of the type of risk or harm, which might occur at such activity, I sign this release and indemnity as part of my application. All adult members and their guests must sign and in so doing, assume responsibility for minors in their care. I also agree that any photos taken can be used for Newmar Kountry Klub purposes.

Signature: ______________________________________________ Signature:__________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________

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Wanda and I want to start off by giving all of our Tampa Super Show volunteers a great big thanks. The early arrival team worked tirelessly laying out the area for the big day of parking. Those coming in on Monday to help with parking and registration did an awesome job as well. I hesitate to try and name each individual for fear of

leaving someone out.

I do want to give a big special thanks to Charlie & Deane Grebinger. They have had the duty of preparing attendees in the staging area for entry into the parking area for at least the last 6 years or longer. They have been full timers but have bought a home and are putting the coach up for sale. Carl & Gayle Webber were in training this year to attempt to follow in the Grebinger’s footsteps. I have all the confidence that they will do a great job. Please notice the picture of the passing of the famous stop sign.

On Monday afternoon all the volunteers go on a trial run of parking day. Each person has a glimpse of the duties that each volunteer is tasked with. This is from the time rigs come off of MLK Boulevard to the final parking location. One of the positions is being a traffic guide. Please see the photo of Donna Jones when I told her that she had to stop incoming rigs and cross traffic. I told her that her job was to prevent accidents and that laying down on the job probably would not get it done.

I also want to thank all of those that just stepped up to help in the tent setting up morning coffee and doughnuts and the Klub Store. Last but not least, all of the attendees for supporting the event and making it a success.

Please check out the ad for the 2019 Region 5 Rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Lakewood Campground is a very nice facility. Come prepared to take a swim in their indoor heated pool or just take a stroll on the beach. Myrtle Beach has two Tanger Outlet Malls. There are optional activities: The Carolina Opry that always is rated tops in entertainment. The Legends Theater featuring Elvis, The Blues Brothers, Johnny Cash, Barry White, and Whitney Houston, among a few of the performers. This is a great show. Your registration will include tickets to the

Region Directors :: Gary & Wanda Smith (16540-L)

REGION 5 // AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA

Little River Shrimp Festival for great food, entertainment, and over 250 arts and crafts vendors. We will take a boat ride to the festival dropping us off at the Little River riverfront. Your registration will also include three breakfast and three dinner meals. We have 75 sites this year. Registration will include your campsite for 5 nights. Please go online to the Calendar of Events to register. Oh’ Greg Harrop is going to have a golf outing with prizes to the winning team.

This spring brings many opportunities for you to rally with friends and make new friends along the way. Check out all of the state rallies on the website. Some of the rallies are full but call the host to be placed on a waiting list.

Don’t forget to register for the International Rally in Syracuse, New York – this will open up on Monday, April 15th at 8am eastern time on the Klub’s website. I have not been in that area before but I am told that it is beautiful in October. We should hear soon as to who will be traveling with Bob & Bonnie as our 2020 International Directors. The NKK will open a new chapter as we move forward. Pray for the right persons to be appointed and for them as they begin their new service to the Klub.

The Newmar Kountry Klub is an awesome social Klub. If you are not involved, you are missing out on a blessing. We can be reached at [email protected].

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FLORIDAWell it has been an eventful few months! Margie and I missed the February & March Manatees Rallies as well as the Sea Turtles Rally due to some health issues, but things are definitely on the upswing! We have, however, missed the fellowship of those rallies.

We are looking forward to hosting our first Florida State Rally in Punta Gorda, Florida. With 42, great looking Newmar coaches signed up to be there, that means seeing lots of old friends and new friends. We have lots of fun lined up for everyone, so see you there! Margie & I WELCOME the new members and hope you enjoy the fun and fellowship that awaits you!

Don’t forget to check out all the NKK Facebook pages of all the Regions and Chapters. We encourage y’all to join in the conversations, pass on tips and your travel exploits. And don’t forget to Volunteer at Local, State, Region and International Rallies. What a great way to enjoy and experience Newmar Kountry Klub and the best of all, “Making New Friends Along the Way”.

Some of you will be heading back North and some of you will be heading out on your summer travels so we would like to take this time to wish you Safe Travels and Happy Trails to You, Until we Meet Again. Hopefully, that will be in Syracuse at the International Rally.

Remember, “The best part of any journey is the people we meet along the way”.Greg and Margie Harrop (20694)Florida State DirectorsEmail: [email protected]’s cell: 954-914-8335

FLORIDA MANATEESNow that the winter holidays are past, we can start to think spring. But in Florida who really knows when one season ends


and another begins? Easter this year will be about as late as it can be, April 21. Did you know that it can occur on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25? So, this year’s date of April 21 is almost as late as it can be. Maybe that’s a good thing.

Rosemary & I did not get to the Tampa Super Show Rally, however Gene Parker commented that it was very well attended. He said the weather was a little cool to begin, but warmed up nicely. He was pleased to learn there were 200 Newmar coaches in the Newmar section, and 800 various makes altogether in attendance. That means that Newmar had 25% of the total attending. We understand that Newmar is turning out 11 coaches a day and that the company now manufactures 19.6% of all diesel coaches built in the U.S. Newmar was certainly well represented by bringing 51 coaches for display. The 20 technical people sent by Newmar were a big hit with everyone and certainly appreciated, as the first hour labor was free. The volunteers who helped with parking and registration did an outstanding job in getting everyone parked and registered quickly and efficiently. Vice President Rolf Kuhns gave an overview of the Florida Manatees and our upcoming rallies and there were over 100 people attending the Florida social given by our Florida State Directors Greg & Margie Harrop. The entertainment was exceptionally well done but unfortunately not too well attended. The show is growing every year so it may be necessary to get an early reservation next year.

We’ve sent letters to all the new coach owners in Florida. So, if you are reading this and did not receive a letter, please accept our congratulations on your purchase as well as personal invitation to join the Florida Manatees.

Our rally at the Clerbrook Resort was well attended with 16 coaches. We visited the Citrus Tower, which was built in 1956 as a monumental tribute to the citrus industry. At that time from the top, you could see citrus trees in every direction and as far as you could see. Today there are a few citrus trees but you can see roof tops in every direction and as far as you could see. We also visited the President’s Hall of Fame, which has wax figures of all the Presidents. We were intrigued with a large model of the White House complete in every detail, even including all the interior furniture. This model has been shipped to every U.S. State for display and to many foreign countries. There was so much food; we were able to have free lunches on two days instead of going out for lunch as planned. Rosemary, a Texan, made her now famous Texas chili, (not too hot and not too mild, but just right!) at least that’s what I thought, and I think others felt the same because there wasn’t a bean left. Gene Parker & Pat Garrison as hosts for the rally did an excellent job in putting things together.

I’m sure you are reading this after the Okeechobee rally has become history, but as of this writing, we’re still looking forward to an excellent time and the spots have been taken. Bill & Eileen Berg, the hosts will have to outdo our Clerbrook event, but they are up to the job and we’re expecting a great time.

Of course, we’re looking forward to the April State Rally in Punta Gorda, hosted by our new State Directors, Greg & Margie Harrop. Don’t forget to also sign up for the International Rally in Syracuse, NY See you there!Bill and Rosemary Lumsden (21440)[email protected]

FLORIDA PELICANSWell this is my first article as point man for the Pelicans. My wife

Connie & I are the charter members of the Pelicans having joined in 2001. We both have held various officer positions totaling 10 years, Connie having been a former secretary/treasurer and president. Needless to say, we have really enjoyed the Klub and the people that have resulted in lifetime friendships. As the incoming president I am proud to have Roger Mercier, also a charter member as our vice president and Gerry Smith as our secretary/treasurer. Bea Hamor, the member’s thank you for your 4 years of leadership of the Pelicans.

Now, moving on…The Florida Pelicans started 2019 with a great turnout for our January Super Show Rally in Tampa, Florida. We had 15 coaches in our cluster at camp Newmar. Everyone pitches in and takes part in being responsible for one day’s activity. Mostly sampling all the local restaurants. The weather was good, the parking and activities well-coordinated. Thanks much to Gary Smith, Greg Harrop and crew.

Our February activity was held at the Laugh In Comedy Café, attending Comedy for a Cause. The proceeds benefit the Susan Marie Scleroderma Foundation. We had a sellout crowd of 200 and the Foundation is most grateful for the ongoing Pelican support.

March, of course, found the flock at the Strawberry Festival in Plant City enjoying in season shortcakes and the wide variety of entertainment available each day. This rally was hosted by Pat Hartman. Thank you, Pat, for taking this on each year.

Come April the Pelicans are sure to have a great time at the State Rally in Punta Gorda, our back yard. Thanks to Greg & Margie Harrop for the good time had by all. Immediately following the State Rally many Pelicans will head slightly south to Naples for our Farewell Rally at the Neapolitan Cove RV Resort, and hosted by Andy & Bea Hamor and assisted by Ronnie Jones & Sharon Libby Jones to say our goodbyes for the summer, as some of us migrate North, East and West until fall.

As the new President of the Pelicans I am excited in seeing this chapter grow in membership and friendships. I love seeing that long list of new NKK owners showing up in every publication of the Konnection. Our aim is to reach out to those of you that reside in our area, which reaches from Sarasota south to the Florida Keys. Our membership chair is Pat Hartman. She can be reached on 239-470-1074. If you are reading this article and we have missed contacting you, or as in many cases your residence is up north but you spend your winters in the area, we heartedly invite you to join the chapter.

Lastly, our Pelicans have a Luncheon on the 3rd Monday of each month at selected restaurants in the area. We also assist Ron & Wanda Llewellyn as they host an NKK luncheon on the 3rd Tuesday of the winter months at the Fort Myers Golden Corral…As they say “Don’t go it alone, Join us”Until then, Happy Trails by Newmar to AllTim Buchholz (12344)President [email protected]: 239-464-0219


FLORIDA SEA TURTLESWow! Can you believe winter is over and spring has sprung? Our rally season is over, and looking forward to summer travels. We attended the Sea Turtles rally in February. A great time was had by all. We took a monster truck ride through the orange groves, cattle heard, and swamp. We also toured the wood shop at Clerbrook RV Resort, and saw some beautiful work. This tour was conducted by Everett Israel, who showed us how a lot of the projects were done.

By this time our Savannah rally and Florida State rally will be history, I’m sure a great time was had by all. Looking forward to summer travels. Hope to see everyone at the International Rally.

Safe travels.Kenneth Griffin (10680)[email protected] 256-762-0982

MID SOUTH TRI-STATE (GA-AL-MS)Due to some water damage at home we missed the Tampa Super Show this year. Good news is that we have most of the repairs completed and are ready to get back on the road again. As this is written our next rally to attend will be the Newmar International of FMCA to be held in Americus, Georgia from March 8-11.

We have been working on our Tri-State Rally to be held in Gulf Shores, Alabama May 1-5. This rally is being held during the Gulf Shores Balloon Festival in Foley, Alabama. All rally attendees will have VIP tent and parking passes furnished at the festival. As of this writing the rally has sold out with twenty-five coaches registered to attend. We do have a waiting list started for those that are interested.

Then we’re off to the Tennessee State Rally June 9-13 in Southaven, Mississippi. We have a Newmar dealer in Southaven that we are looking forward to meeting.

July 4th we will be home for a family reunion with all seven grandkids attending.

July 22 we will be attending the Peach State Krackers Rally held in Hiawassee, Georgia during the Georgia Mountain Fair. We will be attending the nightly concerts at Anderson Music Hall. Thanks to Bill Stanley & Donna Jones for hosting and Wayne & Carole Keith for co-hosting. This looks to be a great event. This campground sells out early every year so make your reservations now.

We will be off to International in September and down to Myrtle Beach in October for the Region 5 Rally. We’re bound to see many of our NKK friends along the way. Can’t wait to see everyone!

From the Blue Ridge Mountains of North GeorgiaJim and Barb Watson (20238)Tri-State [email protected](404) 915-2713

PEACH STATE KRACKERS Bill & I started the year off by attending the Tampa Super Show and assisting with parking of 200 motorhomes. What a great turn out! Many spent the week attending seminars, admiring the new coaches and parading through the tremendous amount of vendor booths. It was a time of getting together with old friends and meeting new friends as well.

We attended the Sea Turtle Rally at Clerbrook RV & Golf Resort in Clermont, FL February 8-11. Twenty of us took a Monster Truck Off-Road Eco-Tour of 45 minutes through Florida citrus groves and swampland, where there is known to be gators, poisonous snakes and snapping turtles. Showcase of Citrus claims their truck is the World’s Largest 4 x 4 Monster Truck. Self-guided citrus picking was also available. The group enjoyed good food, games and plenty of fellowship. The hosts, Jim & Pat Leiss and Rolf & Anne Kuhns did an excellent job in putting this rally together.

Then we were off to the Freightliner Chassis Owner’s Club Rally (FCOC) in Seffner, FL at Lazy Days RV Resort February 13-17. This was our first FCOC Rally and also our first stay at Lazy Days RV Resort. We enjoyed both very much. The ladies took an afternoon trip to Parksdale Farm Market in Plant City for the well-known Strawberry Shortcake and also got together one morning to make a Mardi Gras Mask. Seminars were held during the rally to educate owners on the maintenance of their motorhomes. Professional entertainment was provided one night by Singing Impressionist Eric Kearns, Voices of Legends. We will attend this rally again if there is one near our destination.

Bill & I are now back home and making plans for the July Summerfest Rally we are hosting. The rally will be held in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia in Hiawassee at River Bend Campground July 22-26. The rally is being held in conjunction with the annual Georgia Mountain Fair. Rally information is available on the NKK website.

Safe travels.Donna Jones (20599)Vice-President

CAROLINA’S (NC – SC)Well, the new year seems to be moving way too fast for us!! Unfortunately, we missed the Tampa Super Show for the first time in many years, as Philip had a fall in December at our end of the year Christmas rally. On top of that he ended up with a cold that turned into Pneumonia way too quickly. When it was time to leave for Florida and the Super Show, he was unable to travel. He is slowly gaining his energy and strength back and is doing well now!

The South Carolina/North Carolina Chapters will hold their annual luncheon April 3, we hope it will be well attended and the food is always great! Thanks to Jim & Carla Miller for hosting the event and making the arrangements.

The Carolinas, (NC/SC) will hold its annual Spring State Rally at the Iron City Campground in Blacksburg, South Carolina, April 23-26. We are sold out with our 20 RV’s (40) members attending from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida. It will be a fun group!

Attendees will start the rally off with a welcome social and some good food on Tuesday the 23rd. Our second day will start with a breakfast at the Cooley Farm Café, after breakfast we will move over to the Coolly Farm for a great guided tour of the strawberry fields. A nice treat at the end of our tour will be home made fresh strawberry ice cream and a pint of fresh Strawberries for each of us to take back to the RV. We will end the evening with a nice dinner and some fun!!

Day 2 will start with a Breakfast provided by Sky Med and Rob & Sherry Krajicek. After breakfast we will carpool to the BMW Plant in Greer, South Carolina for our guided walking tour. The tour is one mile in walking distance, Wow! What an awesome tour this will be. Then we will be bused to the Zentrum Museum, this tour


will be an interesting place to visit! We ended the day with a great dinner and some fun!

Day 3 starts off with breakfast at Cracker Barrell and then off to the Freightliner plant tour. Many of our RV’s have Freightliner Chassis’ and we are excited to see how they are made. We will have a great guided tour! Again, we ended our last evening with a great dinner at the Golden Corral Restaurant, after dinner we will have some fun with games. We will say our goodbyes and wish everyone a safe trip home! Hopefully, it will be another successful state rally that will go in the books!!

Everyone seems to be making plans for the traveling season. We hope they are planning great and interesting destinations and everyone will travel safe!! One of those trips hopefully will be the International Rally in Syracuse, New York in September-October.

Philip & I are really proud of our two Chapters Presidents and Secretaries that produce wonderful newsletters to keep our members informed and up to date on what is happening in their chapters. Both chapters are growing, and look forward to adding more new members.

Hope to see you on the Road!! Safe Traveling!Philip Melvin and Becky Garner (10690)State Directors- The Carolinas (NC/SC)[email protected] - [email protected] - 336-269-7885

NORTH CAROLINA TARHEELSHey y’all! As we write this, Gayle & I are enjoying some quiet time following the Tampa Super Show and a subsequent seven-night cruise to Labadee Haiti, Falmouth, Jamaica and Cozumel, Mexico. While we were cruising with 6,400+ of our closest friends, most of our time aboard was dedicated to a small sub-group of 14 relatives and friends who were SAILebrating a cousin’s retirement. Of course, after a week of NO cooking, NO laundry, NO making beds, NO cleaning, and a LOT of good eats – it takes a few days to get back into the “real world” routine. Both Gayle & I also came back with some sort of upper respiratory crud so it’s been a slow transition. Oh, the challenges of retired, snow-birding life.

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to one of our long-time members and a precious lady, Eloise Koehler, who passed away March 10, 2019 at 82 years old. George & Eloise joined the Newmar Kountry Klub and the Tarheel chapter in April, 2002 and were still active up until she became ill last year. Both were always willing to help, especially the newbies, and will be missed. Eloise is survived by her husband of 59 years, George Koehler III; daughter, Sylvia Koehler; son, George Koehler IV; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made in Eloise’s honor to Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington DC 20090-7251 or (www.gideons.org) or to Operation Christmas Child through Samaritans Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or (www.samaritanspurse.org). Please keep the entire Koehler family in your thoughts and prayers. Condolences can be sent to: George Koehler, 6070 Tabor Church Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312

A few months ago, we introduced our readers to Proteng® Fire Suppression System. During a workshop and demonstration conducted at our Tarheel Kountry Klub Rally in October, one of their representatives pointed out that there are about six thousand RV fires each year in the United States. Because of the overwhelming response of our members and limited time, Gayle & I were not able to have our coach evaluated at the rally. I am happy to report

that we met with the Proteng® rep following the Tampa rally. He evaluated our coach and installed the system within a few hours. Like any insurance policy, we hope we never have to use it, but it sure feels good knowing it’s there should the unfortunate situation ever present itself. While we are not compensated spokespersons or affiliated in any way with Proteng®, we encourage you to do your own research pertaining to fire suppressions systems to protect yourself and your home on wheels.

In addition to our home in Marshville, Gayle & I have a small getaway in the North Carolina mountains. While we have been enjoying life on the road over the last few years, it has been at the expense of those properties. It is imperative that we spend more time this spring and summer focusing our efforts on maintaining those assets. While we plan to schedule some lunch gatherings, we simply will not have time to devote to planning a full rally. We have no doubt that y’all – the Tarheel members – have countless ideas for beautiful locations and fun activities that would make for a great rally, so please let us know if you are willing to host or co-host one this year. We will assist you in any way we can. THANKS in advance!

As always, we encourage our chapter members to share with us your travel news and any questions, concerns, comments or suggestion for the betterment of the chapter. We are here to serve y’all, but we can’t do it without your input and help. Thank you.

Wherever your Newmar takes you, travel safely and enjoy the lifestyle.Carl and Gayle Webber (20143)President and [email protected] /[email protected] 704-225-7442/ 704-619-1851

SOUTH CAROLINA PALMETTO PALSAh, Spring time in South Carolina brings most of our Palmetto Pals returning home from their Snowbird locations south. Our state doesn’t see a great deal of typical winter weather, but enough cold and rain that makes warmer climates attractive. In fact, many of our Palmetto Pals travel to the same places and enjoy the more moderate climates with other Pals and with other NKK members!

Correspondence and conversations with our members reveal excitement over travel plans for early and mid-summer. As South Carolina sees high temperatures and high humidity during the summer months, these plans are imperative! Immediate Spring plans for the Pals include our luncheon in early April and our “Carolinas” State Rally later in the month, which is our joint rally with North and South Carolina. It is a rally that is always well received and well planned. Come join us!

Plans for early Summer will find many of our members traveling to their summer retreats in Michigan and the New England area, made even more exciting with the International Rally being held in that area of the country. Others in our chapter are planning extended trips West – and North West. It is wonderful to hear travel tales and include these jewels in our monthly newsletter.

Speaking of our monthly newsletter, we are thrilled to welcome our latest volunteer, Darcy Martin, who is sharing her creative skills with the Palmetto Pals. Darcy provides the graphics for our letter and the response has been overwhelming. We are grateful to Darcy and ALL our volunteers who serve our Chapter so tirelessly ~ they all add a wonderful Southern charm to the South Carolina Palmetto Pals.


Come see us! God’s speed,Tom and Carrie Hahn (22143)President/[email protected]

TENNESSEEHowdy, Howdy, Howdy!!! I could start out with an “ole” saying about April showers but here in Middle Tennessee this year, February showers have brought budding (pun intended) trees and beautiful spring daffodils!

If you looked at the February/March Konnection you were bombarded with a slew of Region 5 State Rallies to select for the kickoff of the 2019 Rally Season! Well in this Konnection “we are here again”. If you are starting out to stay on the road for the summer you might want to make “All” the Region 5 State Rallies!

BUT...we hope for sure, Tennessee State Rally 10-13 June is one of them. Ours is being held in “West Tennessee” at EZ Daze RV Park just south of “Downtown” Memphis. Come early stay late is our mantra and we hope to see you pulling in 8 June and leaving 15 June. Rally rates will cover you the entire time at this beautiful RV Park. Park is located just across the Tennessee/Mississippi State line in Southaven, Mississippi. Go to Klub Calendar on NKK’s new website and sign up. Any questions please give us a call.

If you have not registered for the 34th Annual Newmar Kountry Klub International Rally in Syracuse, New York, now is the time...April 15 is the date sign ups begin. Region 5 Rally is open for registration and it will follow the International Rally as you head home. Myrtle Beach is the “Place to Be” October 11-16! As long as you are headed to the Klub Calendar right now to sign up for the Tennessee State Rally make sure you sign up for International and Region 5 Rallies! Trust me you will have a wonderful time!

Until June/July Konnection, drive safe and God Speed Phil and Charlene Budd (9488-L)Tennessee State [email protected]

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEER KRUISERSAre we all back from our winter locations and ready to go traveling? I know a few of us stuck it out and hunkered down at home so I’m guessing that those brave souls are ready to hit the road. I just checked our schedule and we hope to see many of our old friends, and maybe meet some new ones, at our various destinations.

Just a quick reminder to check out the newly redesigned Newmar Kountry Klub website. A lot of hard work was put into this redesign and I must say that they did a great job. And while you are there, take a look at the Calendar of Events to see if there is an event that you might be interested in. I’ve loaded up my calendar with fun events, travel destinations and rallies to attend in 2019. One upcoming event is the Tennessee State Rally to be held this year in Southaven, Mississippi on June 10 – 13. This rally will be well worth the travel time and our State Directors, Phil & Charlene Budd, have some fun things planned. As always, we are looking for new locations to hold rallies. If during your travels this year you find any “hidden treasures”, please be sure to pass them along to your chapter officers. We are willing to work with you to host/co-host a new and different rally for all to enjoy.

Now in closing I would like to assign a SMALL homework assignment. Please take just a few minutes to jot down where you spent the winter and what fun events you participated in. When your list is complete, email it to your chapter officers so that they might have an inspiration for new events for next year. Sheryn Ward (18849)[email protected]

VIRGINIAWe have been in Florida now for a couple of months and we do feel bad for our fellow American’s up north dealing with snow – LOTS of SNOW – and cold weather. I sent a text to our kids telling them I am pretty tired of getting up in the morning and going outside to shovel a foot or so of sunshine out of our driveway. The return text told me to “pound sand Pop” so I suspect they could not fully appreciate the humor so I quit texting about the sunshine

We attended the Tampa Super Show rally hosted by Gary & Wanda Smith (Region 5 Directors), Bob & Jane Hadley (Region 7 Directors), and Gregg & Margie Harrop (Florida State Directors) and it was an excellent rally. Gary asked if we could come in a day early to help so we did. As it turned out I was given the task of greeting every incoming coach and pointing then in the right direction. Usually I told them to drive straight ahead until they hit something or someone stopped them. Fortunately, no accidents reported so everything went well. Marcy was helping register everyone and the whole process was extremely well orchestrated and everything went off without a hitch. There were 200 coaches at the Rally and Newmar sent 20 techs to address service issues. The techs were great as usual and serviced all requests.

We only had 30 amp service but that worked out just fine. I only had to reset our power breaker 2 times when someone turned on the coffee maker when the AC unit was on. Once we got into the swing of 30 amp service everything was great. We came in with full fresh water and empty grey and black tanks. The show had tons of RVs to look at and there were a bunch of venders to browse.

We went 2 days including attending the Y’All Come Gathering at the Tampa RV Show. Danny & Jeanette (Virginia Wheel Presidents) schedule this every year and the attendance continues to grow. It is an informal get together and a chance to catch up with our fellow Virginia Wheels and anyone else who wants to attend. We had some first-time attendees which is always great. We had several Virginia Wheels drive up to attend the gathering. It is always great to get together with our fellow Newmarian’s. Thanks to Jeanette & Danny for setting this now annual event up. All in all, the Super Show Rally was a great event and fun for everyone. We would strongly suggest that you attend the 2020 Tampa Super Show Rally if you can work it into your schedule, we are definitely going to sign up next year.

The Virginia State Rally will be held at Americamps RV Resort May 30-June 2. The price is $125 per person and includes 3 dinners, 3 waffle breakfasts, a River Cruise, and an Escape Room Adventure. I can hear the groans about the Escape Room – the first time I did it I too groaned but boy was I wrong. On top of being a challenging event, it was a lot of fun you will not be disappointed. In fact, the Sea Turtles lost 5 members who are still trapped in the Escape Room – we miss them. Please register soon (online), we have 20 sites reserved but should be able to reserve more but the sooner we know the better.


MID-SOUTH TRI STATE RALLYArrive May 1st – Depart May 5th, 2019Registration – Afternoon on May 1st

Sugar Sands RV Resort5343 Roscoe Road

Gulf Shores, AL 36542251-968-2223

Sugarsandsrvresort.com

RALLY FEE INCLUDES3 Dinners (Shrimp Boil May 1st)

3 Breakfasts2 Lunches

Tour Naval Aviation MuseumTwo days Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

RALLY FEE (excludes camp site)

2 people @$280.00 1 person @$140.00

RALLY HOSTSJim & Barb [email protected]

Bill Stanley & Donna [email protected]

Don’t forget the International Rally in Syracuse, New York (Sept 20- Oct 4, 2010). Heard there will be exciting tours the weekend before the rally start so please keep your eye out for more info in the NKK Connections.

Region 5 Rally starts Oct 11-16 in Myrtle Beach. Check elsewhere within this issue for more information. We will be attending both and hope to see everyone at the rallies or just travel down the highway of life. Safe travels and Happy RVing.Michael and Marcy Vreeland (20733)Virginia State [email protected] (hers)540-809-9830 (his)

VIRGINIA WHEELS

2019 Fun Time for Virginia Wheels - During the winter, Danny & I enjoyed traveling throughout Florida. We enjoyed the warm weather as well as experiencing many new adventures along with visiting all of our favorite places. Highlights of the winter included spending time with other Virginia Wheels’ Snowbirds as we all enjoyed Florida’s gorgeous weather.

January 17 kicked off our 2019 Virginia Wheels’ season with our Y’All Come Gathering at Tampa at Florida’s RV Show. What a wonderful time we had together! We always enjoy the fun and fellowship we have when we get together with our Virginia Wheels’ family.

May 30-June 2, we are looking forward to getting together with other NKK members at the Virginia State Rally at Americamps RV Resort in Ashland, Virginia. The Vreeland’s are planning many exciting adventures in Ashland and surrounding Richmond areas.

More 2019 Virginia Wheels’ adventures are in the planning stages! We look forward to rallying with you in 2019!Danny and Jeanette Templeton (17203)Presidents(540)[email protected]

ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA RALLY SOLD OUT!

October 9-14, 2019Please contact the Klub office if you would like to be added to the standby list 877-639-5582

[email protected]


VIRGINIA STATE RALLYMay 30 – June 2, 2019

Americamps RV Resort 11322 Air Park RoadAshland, VA 23005

(804-798-5298)

Virginia State Rally rate $45.00

Rally reservation deadline 04/01/2019

Rally Fee includes 3 dinners and 3 waffle breakfast

Activities: River Cruise & Escape Room

2 nights of Card Bingo ($3 fee)

Rally Fee: $250.00 2 people $125.00 Single

Register online at: newmarkountryklub.com

Michael Vreeland8301 Tatterton Trail

North Chesterfield, VA 23237Questions: text or call Marcy - 540-273-1486,

email [email protected]

TENNESSEE STATE RALLYEZ DAZE RV PARK536 W E Ross Pkwy

Southaven, MS 3876110 June -13 June 2019Come Early Stay Late

COME JOIN THE FUNRally Fee $270/two people $135/one person

Fee includes 6 catered meals

CALL 662-342-7720SPACE LIMITED

Make your campground reservationsPer night rate $50 Tax included Full-hook up level concrete pad

Register for Rally on line at www.newmarkountryklub.com

Select Klub Calendar

Hosts: Phil and Charlene BuddTennessee State Directors

QuestionsE-mail [email protected]

Cell Phone 931-638-2015

REGION 5 RALLY


Region 5 2019 RallyMyrtle Beach, SC

Arrive October 11thDepart October 16th

Lakewood Campground5901 S Kings Hwy

Myrtle Beach, SC 29575

INCLUDED IN RALLY FEE:5 nights camping

3 dinners and 3 breakfastTickets to the Little River Shrimp Festival

With boat ride to and from Littler River, SC riverfront

Come enjoy shopping, 2 Tanger Outlet Malls Swim in the indoor Heated pool or stroll the

beach

OPTIONAL:#1 Rated Carolina Opry $35.00 ea.

Legends in Concert featuring Elvis, Whitney Houston, &

Johnny Cash $29.00 ea.

RALLY COST:$370.00 2 people or $285.00 one person

Register online@ newmarkountryklub.comRSVP September 10th

HOST:Gary & Wanda Smith

[email protected] Garner & Phillip Melvin


VOUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE

INTERNATIONAL RALLY

GAME LEADERSWe need volunteers who love to have fun to lead

games on game night.

GOLF CART SHUTTLE CART DRIVERS

Volunteers needed to drive golf cart shuttles

INFORMATION DESKWe need several people to help staff the

Information Desk 4 hour shifts.

KLUB STORE VOLUNTEERSNeed volunteers to help staff the Klub store.

SEMINAR SPEAKERS AND CRAFT INSTRUCTORS

Seeking members to offer to teach craft classes or lead a seminar on topics of general interest.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR PA & SOUND SYSTEMS

We are also in need of someone to assist with setting audio levels with the various P/A

systems we will be using.

If you are interested in helping in any of these areas contact Linda Feece at the Klub office

877-639-5582 [email protected]

Your Region Directors and Fulltimers Chapter Officer’s will also need people to help in their various duties. You can contact them direct for

information.

WE ARE LOOKING for

A FEW GOOD TOPICS!

Would you like to share your knowledge with others at this year’s International Rally? This

can be on any subject that would be of interest to your fellow members. Most seminars are

scheduled for 50 minutes.

If so, please email the Klub office at [email protected]

or call 877-639-5582.

Registrations cancelled due to emergencies will be accepted up to Friday, September 13, 2019. Requests must be received in writing either by

mail, e-mail [email protected], or by fax 574-773-5130. A refund will be made, less

$25.00 per person cancellation fee.

Registrations cancelled after September 13, 2019 will receive no refund.

Optional tours and activities cancelled after Friday, September 6, 2019 will not be refunded. Prior to that date any tour with pre-purchased cruise or theater tickets will have that portion

of the tour price deducted from the refund amount.

Cancellation PolicyINTERNATIONAL RALLY


I love springtime with all the flowers popping out of the ground, the weather getting warmer, and rally season about to start.

Remember you can attend anyone’s rally when you belong to Newmar Kountry Klub. Just check out the rallies where you will be or

maybe would like to go this season. This year the season starts with the joint Region 6 and Michigan State Rally May 15-19. Chapter rallies start in June and there will be some state rallies mixed in then International in the fall. So register for everything you can make it to on the new and improved Newmar Kountry Klub website. This really helps the host to have a good count for how many will be attending. If you don’t like to use the computer pull out a rally form from the back of a Konnection Magazine and mail it to the host couple.

We will be parking/registration at International this year. We have a wonderful problem. We have more people who signed up to volunteer this year than we can use. With the International Rally being held in Region 7 it was decided that parking and registration would use some of Region 7’s members. Since the fairgrounds is laid out so well, we are not needing as many volunteers as we have in the past. We realize we will be disappointing some of you but remember there are other regions that will need volunteers. Be sure to sign up when you get to International on at least one of the volunteer lists. We are keeping the names of those who volunteered and we cannot use on our cancellation list. Every year someone has to cancel for different reasons and we will contact someone on the list to fill in.

As I mentioned in our last article Jerry & I will be tail gunners for the Alaska Caravan so we will be gone from late May to around the first part of August. Please post pictures on the Region 6 Facebook page so we can see all the fun we are missing. If you haven’t joined our page you can send a request and we will add you to the group.

May I wish you all a Happy and Blessed Easter and a wonderful Mother’s Day to all of our Mother’s.

Happy trails . . .

KENTUCKYBy the time you read this, hopefully winter is over, spring is upon us and camping has begun. Medical issues necessitated us returning early to a cold Kentucky from sunny Florida.

I hurriedly winterized my coach on the road as we traveled back north. I’m glad we did. The night we got home, the temperature had dropped to seven degrees. I will wonder until our next trip if my roadside efforts were successful. Here is hoping for no water leaks.

Region Directors :: Jerry and Phyllis Rose (10792-L)

REGION 6 // IN, KY, MI, OH, WVI have begun working on the 2019 Kentucky State Rally. There is still much work to do but the dates are August 8-11. It will be held in the beautiful Bardstown, Kentucky area. This is earlier in the month but it will coincide with one of the local musical shows on August 9. There are several historical sites and various entertainment venues in the area we will schedule to visit. I will have a finalized agenda by the first week of May.

Nancy & I attended the Tampa Super Show in January. Not only did we see Newmar’s new models but scouted future places to visit and new accessories to buy. The Tampa show reminded me of the old family reunions I used to attend. We got to hug, shake hands and greet both old and new friends we haven’t seen for a while.

We look forward to see you soon and as Roy Rogers would say, “Till we meet again”.Ralph and Nancy Dennis (20372)Kentucky State Directors

MICHIGANHello from Michigan! After a mild and then roaring winter, two days without electricity, and two short trips to Florida we are ready for SPRING!! The itch to be in the coach traveling around is very strong!!! We are anxious to see old friends and make new friends.

We are gearing up for our 2019 season. The Michigan Aires & Great Lakers have a full calendar of events planned this year. We will kick off the year with our Region 6 & Michigan State combined Rally in Marshal, Michigan. We welcome anyone to join us at any of our rallies. We always have a great time and plenty of food. For our schedule and rally info please feel free to contact us, or look at the calendar of events listed in the back of the Konnection magazine.

We were at the Tampa Super Show in Florida this past January. What a great rally is was. We had warm weather and SUN, unlike Michigan in winter. It is a great place to see the Newmar products on display, meet with the representatives of the Newmar Corporation and your fellow Newmar owners. This is a fun and low-key rally. We recommend it to everyone. As with any of the special events Newmar offers it sells out every year so start planning now to attend.

Safe travels to all...Chuck and Michelle Steenwyk (20036)Michigan State [email protected]

OHIO By the time you read this article we will be back from our annual Georgia trip…perhaps well rested and maybe a little tan.

We have had a lot of crazy weather changes since our February Konnection article. After that writing we thought we were done with cold weather for good. We were looking forward to a warm/sunny spring…not so fast. Instead, we got most of the snow that was forecasted for December in January-February so Flash has gotten a lot of use from his snow blower. And, I gladly let him use that brand new snow shovel that he “soooo…thoughtfully” bought for me.


Well it’s time to get ready for rally season; shorts, capris, etc. It will be good to leave the winter coats in the closet for a while.

We hope everyone has had a safe and healthy 2019 so far. We hope to see many of you at one of our upcoming NKK rallies. That’s all for now folks!

As always,Flash and Bev Miller (9855)Ohio State Directors513-932-8352(h) 937-478-9850(c) [email protected] (Bev) [email protected] (Flash)

WEST VIRGINIAHello to everyone from Wild Wonderful West Virginia. As I write this, we are having freezing rain, sleet and snow. However, it’s supposed to warm up again tomorrow.

Beth and I traveled south after Christmas. She is the primary sponsor of our Lions Club Bingo fund raiser and she shopped for bag fillers all the way down. She filled five large plastic totes.

We went on to the Tampa RV show and camped with fellow WV Members Steve and Diane Sears. We were happy to camp with several Newmar Kountry Klub members of Region 6 from Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan. We had a great time traveling around with this group with the highlight being dinner and a show at the old original Columbia Restaurant in the old section of Tampa. As usual, the Tampa show was well coordinated with Newmar providing us with 30 amp electricity.

We left a day early and drove over to Port Canaveral to go on a 7-day Disney Cruise to the Western Caribbean. The Mountain Aire automatic generator worked flawlessly keeping the batteries charged and the refrigerator and freezer cold. It’s great to own such a reliable rig!

I was scheduled for a small medical procedure so we traveled back to Clearwater until Tuesday and then headed slowly north. Our last stop was in Wytheville, VA, at a truck stop with the temperature at 17 degrees. I set the heated floor to 3 and the furnace at 73 and was able to sleep on top of the sheets. The Newmar is an amazingly well insulated motorhome.

We have set the date for our West Virginia State Rally. It will be held in Elkins, West Virginia on September 12-15. We will have a train ride and a dinner theatre and a lot of fun and fellowship. The West Virginia hosts will be serving a traditional West Virginia delicacy of Ramps, Soup Beans, Cornbread, Fried Potatoes and Ham. That date is less than two weeks before the Newmar International Rally in Syracuse, New York. We set that date so members who are south or west of us could come to our rally and then work their way slowly on to the International enjoying the scenery. The leaves may be turning by then and the scenery should be magnificent.

As we travel over the next year, we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in as many locations as possible.God Bless You,Bill and Beth White (20471)West Virginia State [email protected] [email protected]

REGION 6 RALLY


May 15 – May 19, 2019

Calhoun County Fairgrounds720 Fair Street, Marshall, MI 49068

INCLUDES:4 nights camping water & electric

30/50 amp, dump station2 dinners, 1 lunch buffet, 1 breakfast &

1 potluck dinner

TOURS:W. K. Kellogg Manor HouseAmerican Museum of Magic

Possible Spartan Tour

FREE DAY WITH OPTIONS: Bird Sanctuary, Binder Zoo, Honolulu House,

Just Relax

RALLY FEES:$220 (2 people in unit) $80 guest

$170 (1 person in unit)

RESERVATION DEADLINE & MORE INFO:May 1, 2019 if later call for availability

Phyllis Rose 937-657-1563 [email protected]

REGISTER ONLINE & MAIL CHECK ORComplete Rally/Caravan registration in this

Magazine and mail to:Phyllis Rose7 Berwick Ct

Miamisburg OH 45342


As always we can be reached at [email protected]. Bob- 401-808-9030-or Jane 401-808-9031.

Travel Safe...

NEW ENGLAND STATESHello again from the New England States. More snow is coming, we can’t wait for it to stop. It really hasn’t been tooooo bad of a winter, but-------. The rally season is getting ready to start and we need it to go away. Anyways---. Our winter snowbird friends will be heading north soon and just in time for----?

The first New England Aires chapter rally for the season is in Moodus, Connecticut, May 16-19, followed by the New England States rally in Bernardston, Massachusetts, May 30 – June 2. Then the next weekend on June 6-9 is our Region 7 Rally in Oakham, Massachusetts. All of these rallies are listed in the Klub Calendar on the Newmar Kountry Klub website. Please register soon as our sites are filling up fast. July brings another New England Aires chapter rally being held in Booth Bay, Maine on the 18th – 21st. Then start thinking about Syracuse, New York International Rally in September.

Happy trails, see you at the campfires, safe travels and live each day like it’s your last!George and Cathy Keith (15055)New England States Directors

NEW ENGLAND AIRESAs I look out the window while writing this in late February from our home in the White Mountains it is hard to believe that the camping season in New England is just around the corner. We are really looking forward to a great rally season and catching up with old and meeting new friends.

Our Chapter will again start off with a rally at Grandview camping in Moodus Connecticut from May 16-19. This will be hosted by Vince & Louise Wessling with Rich & Jackie Frigon. Please sign up on the Kountry Klub Website. Our summer rally will be at Shore Hills Campground in Boothbay Maine from July 18-21. This one will be hosted by Jim & Donna McAllister with Bob & Judy Jones and is now filled up.

Please let us know if any of you would like to host, cohost or know of a campground that may make a good rally site. We would still like to add one more rally to this year’s schedule.

We hope you are all doing well and hope to see you soon.Jim & Donna McAllister (21866)New England Aires Presidents

NEW JERSEYAngela & I took 6 weeks off this winter. First time my work schedule has allowed us to get away during that time. We traveled down south to Alabama and Florida to spend some time with our fellow New Jersey Garden Aire members, Mike & Barbara Agrati and Tommy & Lynn Gingerelli. We caught up with Mike & Barbara in Gulf Shores, Alabama and Tommy and Lynn at their winter camp in Bowling Green, Florida. We had fun biking and hanging with our friends and spent a little time planning our New Jersey Rally.

We are having the rally all the way down in Cape May, New Jersey at the Cape May KOA. It’s easy to get there, just jump on the Garden State Parkway (GSP) and get off at the last exit,

Region Directors :: Bob and Jane Hadley (16789)

REGION 7 // CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT

Greetings from Region 7! WOW! Where did the winter season go? For us wintering in Florida the season flew by. Maybe not so for those of you that braved the winter up north.

We are now heading into the 2019 Rally Season and Region 7 has many rallies to pick and choose from to attend. Please

register early for these events. Sites are limited for some campgrounds. Questions should be directed to the rally hosts. Their contact information is located on line in the COE event section and in the Konnection magazine.

Region 7’s Rally is going forward smoothly. Members are registering on line which is a great help to us to keep track of who is coming. Please remember to call the campground to make your own site reservations.

While in Florida this year we saw many members at the Tampa RV Super Show. Over 200 coaches parked in the Newmar Section in the Fairgrounds for this event. A great time was had by all that attended. Many thanks to our hosts Gary &Wanda Smith and their co-hosts Greg & Margie Harrop for all their planning to make this event happen. May thanks to North Trail RV for all their support to the Klub.

We also attended the luncheons in Fort Myers hosted by Ron & Wanda Llewellyn. Each month they arrange to have a speaker present to offer knowledge from buying the right tires for your coach to the understanding of your oasis system.

Want you all to know that we are in the final stages of forming a new chapter in Eastern Pennsylvania. Four members, Wayne & Sue Burke and Carol & Richard Parton have stepped forward to make this happen. Please-- Those of you in Eastern, Pennsylvania give them your support by attending their organizational rally to be held at Flory’s Campground in Ronks, Pennsylvania May 14-17. The chapter officers have already been decided so sign up for a great time and be charter members of the newest chapter in the Newmar Kountry Klub. All info on the rally can be found in their article in this month’s Konnection magazine or on line. Questions - please don’t hesitate to call them. Their contact info is in this edition of the magazine in their article.

This year’s International Rally in Syracuse, New York is approaching fast. Registration will open in April 15 at 10 am on the Klub’s website only. Hope to see all of you there.

Region 7 would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Gail Tachok on the passing of her husband Paul Tachok. Paul & Gail were President/Secretary of the New York Lakers Chapter for many years. Our thoughts and prayers to the Tachok family during this sad time.


The summer rallies with the Lakers and the Hudson Aires are scheduled now so save the dates and plan on attending one or more of the rallies. New York Lakers – May 17-19 at Southwoods RV Resort in Byron, New York. Make your reservations to the campground and tell them you are with the Lakers. Also send an e-mail to Chris Foley, [email protected],585-738-1293. Southwoods RV Resort 585-548-9002 ASAP.

The Hudson Aires first rally will be at Country Hills Campground, 1165 Mucky Rd, Marathon, New York. Make your reservations by contacting Diane Svatek 518-928-1020 or email [email protected]. Date is June 27-30. Contact her directly, not the campground!

The New York State Rally will be held at the Hamburg Fair Grounds July 3- July 7th. The Tall ships are coming to Buffalo, New York. We will have 50 amp services, with full hookups, 4 nights camping, 4 continental breakfasts, and 2 dinners. Contact Bob Engel at [email protected] or call 716-863-3203. Rally badges will be part of the package. We will also be traveling to the Pierce Arrow Museum in Buffalo, we will car pool there. There is a Casino on the Fairgrounds and 2 nights of Harness racing also. Cutoff date is May 15.

Newmar International Rally-Syracuse, New York, September 30-October 5. Plan on attending, you’re in for a good time. We will be looking for some volunteers to help with this International Rally. Reservations will begin on the Klub’s website on Monday, April 15 at 10 am eastern time.

Travel safe,Bob and Barb Engel (13547)New York State Directors716-863-3203 cell716-226-4048 house evenings

HUDSON AIRESGreetings. As I write this, winter still has a grip on the north, but spring should soon make an appearance. We’ve appreciated our time wintering in the sunshine of Sarasota, Florida. Catching up with friends, attending a Newmar luncheon in Ft. Myers, visiting the Chihuly Collection in St. Petersburg, visiting several of the beautiful beaches including Gasparilla and Anna Maria Islands, playing pétanque (French bocci-type game), spending time in the pool, are all restorative.

April’s Easter vacation week will find us in Chincoteague, Virginia with the oldest two grandsons. The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is a favorite April off-season destination. We enjoy biking and seeing the birds in the preserve, along with the wild ponies.

The next weekend we’ll be joining the New Jersey Garden Aires in Cape May.

Hudson Aires will hold our first rally at the end of June in Marathon, New York from Thursday, June 25-30. Please look for details and register on the NKK Calendar of Events on the website.

Save the dates in September for two back-to-back rallies in Glens Falls and Lake George. Friday through Sunday, September 20-22, join us and the Northeast Hot Air RVers for dry camping on the hill above the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Warren County, New York. Experience the thrill of the

No. 0. Yes, the GSP is big rig friendly, think of the buses going down to Atlantic City, right! Just don’t get on north of NYC, as there are some low overpasses. South of NYC, you are clear sailing. Dates for the rally are April 25-28. Come on down! You’ll have a great time!

I’m sitting at Camp Newmar as I write this. We are dropping off the coach for some warranty work along with the usual maintenance stuff. Between this winter trip and the summer of last year we have now put 10,000 miles on our new coach. And for the most part everything is working fine. I truly believe having had done the factory pickup saved a lot of future issues. If I ever get another new coach, I’ll do the same again.

As always, keep safe and warm out there. If you have any New Jersey questions, please don’t hesitate to write or call.Sincerely,Bill and Angela Mannion (19246)New Jersey State Directors [email protected] 917-494-5636

NEW JERSEY GARDEN AIRESGood Morning Everyone from sunny Florida. The weather is already hitting 85. Even though I am down south I am still working feverishly to make our New Jersey Rally in Cape May a great one. We now have 12 coaches registered and hope to have a few more. We will also be meeting a few new members and want to welcome them with open arms.

In December Lynn & I presented Dylan’s RV a special plaque for all the hard work and donations to our chapter. Dylan’s RV also has the distinct honor of being the first and only dealer to be recognized in the Kountry Klub Magazine for all the fine work they do for our chapter. I know Steve and all the members of his staff will continue to be there for the Garden Aires. Until I see you in April be well. Tommy and Lynn Gingerelli (21978)Presidents

NEW YORKWe just returned from sunny Florida where we attended a hardware show in Orlando.

Outside temperature 84 degrees or better. We spent most of our time in the Convention Center in Orlando. After a quick trip home on Sunday and Monday with all of the cross winds we are back in Western New York with 16 degrees and snow.


Adirondack Balloon Festival and enjoy watching the colorful hot air balloons take off and float overhead. Look for further details as we finalize plans for this gathering.

Leaving the balloon festival, we’ll head to the Hudson Aires rally in Lake George at the Lake George RV Park, from Sunday, September 22-Wednesday, September 25. Early autumn in upstate New York is an experience not to be missed. A lunch cruise on the lake is included in the rally. Register at Newmar’s Calendar of Events.

From Lake George, we’ll head west to Syracuse for the International Rally from September 30-October 5. This is an experience not to be missed. We’re hoping for the Hudson Aires chapter to be well represented!

Until we see you down the road, safe travels to all.John and Diane Svatek (21793)President and Secretary/[email protected]@gmail.com

NEW YORK LAKERSOur snow is melting and we hope that spring will be here soon. We are sad to report the passing of Paul Tachok. Paul & Gail were Presidents/Secretary of the Lakers Klub for many years. Paul will be greatly missed by all his friends. Gail’s address is 6190 Cole Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127.

On February 3 a winter luncheon was held at Tillman’s Village Inn in Albion, New York. We had 18 people attend the luncheon with many honorary members in attendance. Chris Foley treated us to dessert and coffee at her home after the luncheon.

The Lakers first rally will be at Southwoods RV Resort hosted by Chris Foley, May 17-19. See calendar of events for details. Make your campground reservation early as sites go fast for this rally.

Be sure to make your reservations for the New York State Rally in Hamburg, New York, July 3-7. We will be going into Buffalo to see and board The Tall Ships at Basil Port of Call.

October 18-20 the Lakers will be at Genesee Country Campground with Bill Nixon hosting our last rally of the season. Be sure to make reservations early as this is a popular time of year to camp in this area. Details in calendar of events.

On October 20 the Laker’s will have their annual brunch at Terry Hills Golf Club. We always have a good turn-out for the brunch and gift exchange. See calendar of events for contact information.Joan Griswold (15884-L)President

PENNSYLVANIA ALLEGHENY KOUNTRY KAMPERSHope all is well with you all and you’re ready “to go camping” with the AKK Klub! Yes it’s early in the season but campgrounds are requesting reservations to be made early. Our next rally will be at the Gettysburg Campground at 2030 Fairfield Rd. in Gettysburg Pennsylvania Monday June 17-Thursday June 20. Our chapter had a rally there a few years ago and it has a great enclosed pavilion! If you are planning on attending this rally you must call the campground phone 1-717-334-3304 and make your own site reservations. They also have cabins for those of

you who “don’t have wheels” anymore. Working on the itinerary and will have info posted. We will have a meeting during the rally with election of officers and especially look forward to your input to get our chapter more active. Hope to see you there and get to meet our newest members. Any questions or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached at 1-814-267-3376 or email [email protected].

Travel Safe,Kerri Broderick (18044)Vice President

EASTERN PENNSYLVANIAThis is a brand new Chapter! Bob &Jane Hadley has asked my wife & I, as well as Richard & Carol Parton to start this new chapter. This area has not had an active Chapter for quite some time. We are extremely pleased with the response we have received from the first email we sent out 1 month ago.

The newly proposed Eastern, Pennsylvania Newmar Klub will be having a Spring Rally, May 14-17th. It will be hosted by Wayne & Sue Burke, and Rick & Carol Parton. It will take place in the Lancaster area of Pennsylvania. The first rally will be at Flory’s Campground 99 N Ronks Rd. Ronks, PA 17527. An initial reservation has been placed for 15 sites with water, 30 & 50 amp electric service, and sewer. The group discounted rate that we were given for the sites is $56.70 a night, for everyone with a Good Sam number.

The Rally cost is $110 per person. This fee will cover a welcome dinner, (3) breakfasts and a dinner with a chapter meeting at an Amish Restaurant, Train Ride in Strasburg, Tour through the Strasburg Rail Museum, and a guided tour through an Amish home and farm. If you have any dietary needs, please let us know. We will be having one Potluck dinner as well. Mail Rally fee to: Richard Parton 1090 Green Glen Dr. Garnet Valley, PA 19060.

We really hope you will come and enjoy all that the Lancaster area has to offer. If you are able to make the trip, please send a check for the rally fee for each person. You have to call the campground and make your reservation and send them a check for the first night deposit. The campground does not take credit cards. Flory’s Campground PO Box 308, 99 N Ronks Rd Ronks, PA 17572. For Campground reservation call: (717) 687-6670. The deposit fee is $63.00. Reservations have to be made ASAP because of site accommodations with the campground, or we will lose the sites we reserved.

We are looking for input as to future locations for rallies, Chapter name, ideas for our chapter, activities for our rallies, and ideas for cook-outs, pot lucks, and meals.

We are also looking at doing a Fall Rally but open for other ideas. Please contact us with your interest or input.

We are looking forward to a great time of fun-food-and fellowshipWayne and Sue Burke (20367)(570) [email protected]


REGION 7 RALLY


PINE ACRES FAMILY RV RESORTJUNE 6-9, 2019

201 Bechan RoadOakham, Massachusetts 01068

Phone # 508-822-9509RALLY FEE INCLUDES:

3 Breakfasts2 Dinners

Day Trip To Old Sturbridge VillageSt. Joseph Abbey

Campfires Rally Badges

RALLY FEE:$215.00 2 people in coach$175.00 1 person in coach$175.00 per guest in coach

RESERVATION DEADLINE:April 25,2019

MUST CONTACT PINE ACRES RV TO MAKE YOUR OWN SITE RESERVATION

PHONE # 508-882-9509 ASK TO SPEAK TO SARA.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Robert Hadley

MAIL CHECK & DISCLAIMER TO:Robert Hadley

346 Town Farm RoadCoventry,RI 02816

RALLY HOSTS:Bob & Jane Hadley

[email protected]

Jane- 401-808-9031

NEW ENGLAND STATE RALLYMay 30 - June 2, 2019

Travelers Woods of New England152 River Street

Bernardston, MA 01337

RALLY FEE- $160.00

RALLY FEE INCLUDES2 Breakfasts

3 Dinners Members provide Potluck Dessert for all Dinners

Sunday- Donuts, Muffins and FruitCoffee, Tea, and Juice will be available for all meals

Please Reserve on line on the NKK COE

RESERVATION DEADLINE May 1, 2019

SEND PAYMENT TO Cathy Keith35 Keith Rd.

Warren CT. 06754

RALLY HOSTSGeorge & Cathy Keith

cathykeith35 @gmail.comPhone- Cathy 860-671-0036

NEW YORK STATE RALLYJuly 3, 2019 -July 7, 2019Erie County Fairgrounds

Hamburg, NY

RALL FEE:-$ 285.00

RALLY FEE INCLUDES 4 nights with 50 amp Full Hookups

4 Continental Breakfasts2 DinnersRally Bars

ACTIVITIES: Rally Fee does Not include The Tall Ships or Bus Rental

Bus Ride to Canal side and back-$40.00 per CoupleTickets to Board the Tall Ships $20.00 per person

Pierce Arrow Museum on July 4th or July 6th-$10.00 per person

RESERVATION DEADLINEMay 15th, 2019

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:Robert Engel, NY S Director

8691 Lower E Hill RdColden, NY 14033

RALLY HOSTSBob & Barn Engel

Phone- C- 716-863-3203H- 716-226-4048


Well spring is finally here and we can look forward to getting our rigs rolling locally.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our combined rally of Region 8 and the Muskoka Ramblers taking place May 23-26 at the Milton Heights Campground. Contact information and location are on the Klub’s

website under Klub Calendar. We are featuring a “Newmar Family Picnic” and certainly hope you will join us for the fun and festivities. Come see what fun we have in store for you!

Guess what! You can now register on line for all rally events. Updates have recently been made to the Kountry Klub website and feature a more user friendly and interactive site. This will make attending any Klub function a whole lot easier. It also allows for much quicker turn around for the Rally Hosts to get us the information and get it on the Web for our members to see. This will hopefully encourage more visiting members to join us on their travels through our country.

If you are travelling to the East Coast this year, don’t forget to join the Aurum Kountry Travelers at their Spring Rally in Shediac, New Brunswick. June 28- July 1 at the Wishing Star (Etoile Filante) campground is the place to be. Contact information is on the website, so check it out.

Hopefully your calendar is marked to join us in Syracuse New York for the 2019 International. September 30-October 5 are the dates to enjoy the beautiful Finger Lakes of New York and to participate in the last International Rally put on by Bob & Bonnie Krieger. They have done a great job of increasing membership, updating our technical capabilities within the Klub and getting members to come to International Rallies. Let us show them our appreciation by making this their largest one yet. A new location for an International and so very close!

Please contact us with any suggestions or concerns. Email [email protected] or phone 905-520-6217

Until next time…….

REGION 8 // NB, NF, NS, ON, PEI, QC

Region Directors :: Glen & Marg Bassindale (3387-L) 1. Copy must be typed or printed please.2. When abbreviating use standard dictionary abbreviations.3. Include your name, Klub number, and phone number.4. No Blind Ads. We do not provide box number service.5. Ads can be canceled up to ad closing date.6. Ads can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed.7. Payment must accompany ad.8. The Newmar Kountry Klub retains the right to accept or refuse advertisments and the right to edit submitted ads.9. No phone orders will be accepted.10. Deadline: 1st of the month for the following month’s issue.

RATES:$18.00 maximum 12 words.$40.00 maximum 60 words.$10.00 Bold Face Type for the first (6) words.$15.00 to include one photo with ad. Please submit a black/white or color print (not a Polaroaid or slide) with your ad copy. Above prices are based per ad/per issue.

SEND COPY WITH PAYMENT TO: Newmar Kountry Klub Magazine Attn: Linda Feece P.O. Box 30, Nappanee, IN 46550-0030Fax No: (574) 773-5130email: [email protected]

YOUR AD COULD BE IN HERE!INFORMATION ON PLACING AN AD

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RECIPES NEEDED!Thank you for sharing your favorite recipes with us; I know some of those have become my family’s

favorites!

BUT we can always use more! So please continue to send those in. Remember - when published you will receive a coffee cup, compliments of the

Kountry Klub. Please e-mail to: [email protected]

ATTENTION COOKS!


I saw a sign the other day that said, “The Voice of Traveling Canadians” it was referring to an advertisement for the Canadian Snowbird Association.

The Canadian Snowbird Association is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to defending and improving the

rights and privileges of travelling Canadians. Their motto is “Dedicated to defending and improving the rights and privileges of travelling Canadians”. They have a neat section called Bird Talk which has a searchable section to help you research any topic of interest to you. I have had great success in finding out things relating to our travels in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Next time you have a question, give it a try.

The 2019 RV season is here, and we are ready to go. It’s going to be a great summer of travel for your Region 9 Directors. We will once again head to the international Rally in New York State and take charge of the Kountry Klub store. We are always looking for volunteers to help for a few hours at the store so if you plan on attending the rally and wish to volunteer a few hours, please let me know. There will also be the famous Canadian Gathering which will be hosted this year by the Region 8 Directors. This is always a great event and we get visits by the Newmar Executives and of course the International Directors. We hope to have some of our smoked sockeye salmon still in our freezer but that will depend on how many social gatherings we have before then.

Before the International Rally we are the caravan hosts for the Newfoundland/Maritimes Special Event which is 52-day caravan in Eastern Canada starting in Halifax in early July. Then before this we will be making the trek to the Manitoba rally near Brandon then Saskatchewan rally at Watrous followed by the Alberta rally in Breton. Unfortunately, we are unable to catch the British Columbia Rally in Cranbrook. If you need more information on any of these rallies, check out the calendar of events on the NKK web site… or the same information can be found on the region 9 Facebook page. Note at the time of this report, the details for the Alberta rally have not been released except the location and dates which are shown in report below.

Hopefully the old saying April showers bring May flowers does not dampen (pun intended) your spirits to get out there and enjoy your RV.

As always, our door is always open, and we look forward to all comment and suggestions.

We meet, we part, we hope to meet again…

REGION 9 // AB, BC, MB, NT, SK, YT

Region Directors :: Dave & Joanne Killey (16152-L)

ALBERTA WILD ROSEDear fellow AWR chapter members:

Brrrr - when will spring come to the Prairies? Even the Waxwings are late arriving this year. Well, the good news is only 3 months until the AWRK Rally at Aspen Crossing RV Park from May 31 - June 3. We have preliminary plans underway and Sylvia & I are slowly learning the ropes and heeding advice from Lorne during our transition. Thanks also to Dave & Joanne Killey for also providing their sage advice as Sylvia & I continue to learn the ropes.

Please watch this space for updates on the rally, details of which I had hoped to announce in this note but the best laid plans…well you know the rest. We are working closely with Ray & Karen Shepherd who are managing the handover of Secretary/Treasurer documents from Bill. Ray & Karen are also playing an active role in our planning for the rally in May and the four of us have decided it best if we co-host this year’s rally. A special thanks in advance to Terry & Nora Martin who have graciously agreed to provide the Bingo again this year. We have been busy with crossing our t’s and dotting our i’s so while Ray, Karen, Sylvia & I have not put the final touches on the rally details, yet we are diligently working on planning to keep you all busy while on site.

Watch for details in my next report - so save the date - May 31 to June 3 and we can hook up with the gang coming across from Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

That’s if for now and stay warm!Douglas and Sylvia Anderson (22846)[email protected]

BRITISH COLUMBIAHello all from sunny and finally hot Arizona. The British Columbia Provincial and British Columbia Dogwood Klub will be having a Combined Rally again this year on July 4 – 8, 2019 in Cranbrook, British Columbia. The rally will be patterned after the very successful Quartzsite Gathering in the Desert. This dry camping event is held every year in January on BLM land in the desert south of Quartzsite, Arizona. It is usually 4-5 days in length and campers rely on generators and solar power to power their units. We have attended 2 of these rallies in the past and have really enjoyed ourselves. We have met many new friends and were also joined by Dogwood Klub members current and past.

Our rally site is the Scandinavian Lodge on the outskirts of Cranbrook on 25 acres of grass fields. There is lots of fenced level ground for parking, a large fire pit and horse shoe pits. The 3000 square foot lodge building has a large outside deck, large open area inside with lots of tables and chairs, a large commercial kitchen and washrooms and we have the lodge to ourselves for the duration of the rally. You will see that the cost is quite reasonable as the camping is free and the fee covers meals and Lodge rental. There is a Sani dump at the Chamber of Commerce site in Cranbrook, 5 – 10 minutes from the Lodge, with clean fresh water so you can flush and fill before you arrive. As always Non Newmar owners are welcome, so bring your friends!


Cranbrook is only an hour from the Montana border and an hour from the Idaho border, nestled in the South East corner of British Columbia. We would love to see some American friends join us at our rally as well as Canadian friends, so come and join us! It will be a lot of FUN!!! For more information on our rally you can go onto Region 9 Western Canada Face Book page or you can email me at [email protected] or phone or text me at 250-919-4722.

Safe and Happy Travels,Doris and Wayne Erickson (20938)British Columbia Provincial Directors

REGION 9 RALLY


Watrous, SaskatchewanMay 27, 28th and 29th, 2019

RALLY FEE: RV & Two People $315.00RV & One Person $255.00

YOUR RALLY FEE’S INCLUDEThree nights camping fees with full hook ups

Breakfast in a bagCoffee & muffins dailyBBQ chicken dinner

Full come and go day pass at the Manitou Springs Mineral Spa

Mini Golf Game

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 27th 2019

MAIL PAYABLE CHECK & DISCLAIMER TO:Send your completed Registration Disclaimer form

with check payable to: Joanne Killey

24414 58A AveLangley, BC, V2Z 1G7

Email: [email protected]

e-transfers accepted

Fastest and easiest way to register is to use the Newmar Kountry Klub on-line registration form and

send e-transfer

BC PROVINCIAL /BC DOGWOOD KLUB RALLY

July 4-8, 2019Scandinavian Lodge

Cranbrook, BC, Canada

RALLY HIGHLIGHTS:4 night’s dry camping on grassy areas,

Welcome Reception4 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

Farmers Market, Summer Sounds in the ParkPan for gold at Nip Tuk Gold Mine

Kimberley Underground Mining Tour (price not included in fee)

Cominco Gardens, Marysville Falls & ECO ParkMini Golf (price not included in fee), Ride to Baker

Mountain Lookout Geocaching TripGold Fish Races

Time to relax, socialize, have lots of fun!Non Newmar Owners are welcome, so bring your friends!

RALLY FEE:RV & 2 People $ 185.00 cdnRV & 1 Person $ 165.00 cdn

RESERVATION DEADLINE:June 24, 2019

MAIL PAYABLE CHECK & DISCLAIMER TO:Send your Registration and Disclaimer form and cheque

payable to:Doris Erickson #20938

330 – 28th Ave SCranbrook, BC V1C 3J8

[email protected]

e-transfers accepted

The fastest and easiest way to register is to use the Newmar Kountry Klub on-line registration form and send

e-transfer


PARKINGIN

SYRACUSE, NY

PLEASE COOPERATE WITH OUR PARKING CREWS AND REMEMBER THEY ARE VOLUNTEERS WITH A BIG JOB TO ACCOMPLISH.

DIRECTIONS: You will receive specific directions within your confirmation packet.

Most of you will be able to park your tow vehicle/toad near your unit, if not, you will be directed to a designated area which will not be far from your unit.

DISPLAY YOUR KLUB NUMBER AND PARKING CARD: It is extremely important that your Klub Number and Parking Card is displayed on the front of your unit/in the windshield upon arrival and throughout the rally. We not only use these for parking, but also to help locate you in case of emergencies, for the service work or any vendor installations.

Please make sure you arrive on your designated arrival date and parking time. Remember if you wish to park with a friend, you MUST have the same parking time and arrive together. All caravans (4 or more units) must be registered with the Klub Office as a caravan and arrive together at your designated time.

WE WILL HAVE THREE LEVELS OF PARKING: 50 amp full hookup and 50 or 30 amp E&W. City water is available to all coaches. Some water hookups are shared and NOT designated for one unit. Remember to bring an extra water hose and “Y” so you can take water on as needed. Also don’t forget to bring a 50 or 30 AMP extension cord.

At this year’s International RallyThis year there will be 28 categories: Beading, Crocheting, Cross Stitch, Embroidery, Framed Crafts, Fused Glass, Jewelry, Knitting, Most Creative Use of Recycled Material, Needle Art, Paintings, Photography (8x10-B&W), Photography (8x10-Color), Purses, Quilted Wall Hangings/Table Runners/Trivets, Quilts (hand quilted), Quilts (machine quilted), Scrapbooking/Cards, Sewn and Embellished Clothing, Stained Glass, Swedish Weaving, Weaving & Spinning, Wood Carving (chip), Wood Carving (relief), Wood Turning, Wood Working, and Miscellaneous.

CONTEST RULES1 The Arts and Craft Contest is open to all Newmar members.2 Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each category listed.3 If category isn’t listed, it will be put under miscellaneous. Only one miscellaneous entry will be accepted per person.4 Winning articles entered in prior years will not be accepted.5 All entries must be made by the exhibitor and entered by the member only – NO SECOND PARTY EXHIBITORS.6 Every precaution will be taken to insure the safety of the articles entered. Committee members and Newmar will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any article.7 Protection must be used on exhibits that could be damaged by dust or finger prints. Must be done by exhibitor prior to entry.8 Committee reserves the right to refuse damaged articles.9 Garments (clothes) must be on a sturdy hanger.10 Photographs must be 8 x 10. Judging will be on photograph only.11 Articles must be labeled with the exhibitor’s name and Klub number. The label must be folded, covered or sewn so name is not visible during judging. Must be done by exhibitor prior to entry.12 A receipt will be given at time of entry and you must have receipt to pick item up. All articles must be entered Tuesday, October 1st from 9:00 am to 11:00 am; and, picked up Thursday afternoon, October 3rd, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.13 Ribbons will be awarded for each category as determined by judges with expertise in the area they will be judging.

If you have any questions please contact the Klub Office [email protected] or 877-639-5582.


Cancellation Policy For Region, State, Provincial Rallies

Due to the large number of late cancellations, the Kountry Klub has experienced significant financial losses from non-refundable commitments made during the planning stages.A new Region, State/Provincial Rally “Cancellation Policy” is being implemented.1) An administrative fee of $10/person will be charged. This fee will cover

costs associated with processing your rally registration and will be included in the rally fees as advertised.

2) Members who register for a rally and then:a) For whatever reason, cancel a minimum of 35 days prior to the start

of the rally will receive a full refund, less the administrative fee of $10/person.

b) Cancel 34 to 8 days prior to the start of a rally will be charged for any non-refundable commitments made on your behalf in addition to the $10/person fee.

c) Cancel 7 or less days prior to the start of a rally will receive No Refund on any portion of the rally fee paid.

3) Members who register for a rally and do not advise the Hosts that they will not be attending will receive no refund.

4) All refunds will be made at the conclusion of the rally.

PLEASE NOTE: Planning any rally requires long-term organization. Many service providers require non-refundable financial commitments. Because these deposits and financial commitments are often made well in advance of any rally, this policy becomes a necessity.

Please notify the Kountry Klub immediately if you have to cancel your trip.

Cancellations will be accepted for Special Travel Events and Caravan Tours on the following conditions:

a) A $25.00 per person cancellation fee will be charged anytime you cancel an event reservation.

b) For reservations cancelled 69 days to 30 days from the start of the event, you are responsible for all non-refundable portions of the financial commitments paid out by the Klub on your behalf for the event plus $25.00 per person cancellation fee.

c) If you cancel 29 days or less prior to the event, you will receive no refund until after the event and receive only that portion the Kountry Klub can recover. The $25.00 per person cancellation fee still applies.

d) Deposit must be with reservations and full payment must be to be confirmed.

Cancellation Policy applies to the following Events:• Alaska Caravan June 1 - July 14, 2019• Maritimes/Newfoundland Caravan July 3 - August 24, 2019• Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta October 9-14, 2019

Please Note: The Kountry Klub must pay some non-refundable financial commitments and deposits well in advance of events. We cannot absorb losses on last minute cancellations, and we will no longer do so. These commitments make this cancellation policy a necessity. We thank you for your understanding.

Cancellation PolicyFor Special Travel Events

BE SURE TO READ & INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR RESERVATION FORMSNewmar Kountry Klub Rally/Caravan Registration and Disclaimer Form

Note: This form cannot be used for International Rally

Type of Rally: ______Region ____ State/Provincial ____Chapter _____Special EventFor Region, State/Provincial or Chapter Rallies, send payment to the rally hosts, not the Klub Office. For Special Event send deposit/payment to the Newmar Kountry Klub Office.

Date: _________________________ Event: _______________________________________________________________________Amount Enclosed: ___________________

Name (s): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Klub #: __________________

Address: __________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________ State/Prov: _________ Zip: ___________________

Phone: ________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________

Unit Information: MH FW TT (circle one) Length___ No. of Slides___ Tow Vehicle Length___Tow Dolly____

Is This Your First Rally: ____ Volunteer to Help: _______ Handicap____

Additional Information is Needed for Special Event Rallies:Alaska Caravan & Balloon Fiesta – Jacket Sizes Needed. Unisex (men's sizing): S, M, LG, XL, 2XL, 3XLHis______ Hers______Tampa Buddy Rally – I am not a member but a guest of ________________________________________ Name Klub #SPECIAL EVENTS ONLY! – Deposits: Due when registering. See specific ad for deposit/payment. Send payment to: Newmar Kountry Klub, PO Box 30, Nappanee, IN 46550.Paying by Check #_______ or Credit Card: ______ Mastercard ______Visa ______Discover Card No. _________-_________-_________-_________ Exp. Date ______________ 3 digit Code_____ (See back side of card for code)Signature:_____________________________________________________________________For Special Events you can also register by phone: 1-877-639-5582 or on online: www.newmarkountryklub.com

Disclaimer: All persons attending a Klub rally must sign this disclaimer in order to participate. I agree, in consideration for being able to participate in this Newmar Kountry Klub activity, to release and to indemnify and hold harmless Newmar Kountry Klub and Newmar Corporation, its directors, officers, members, and employees, from all liability for injury or damages to my person or property, or the person or property of persons who accompany me to this activity. With knowledge of the type of risk or harm, which might occur at such activity, I sign this release and indemnity as part of my application. All adult members and their guests must sign and in so doing, assume responsibility for minors in their care. I also agree that any photos taken can be used for Newmar Kountry Klub purposes.

Cancellation Policy: I understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy for rallies, caravans and Special Events.

Signature:__________________________________________

Signature:__________________________________________

Signature:__________________________________________

Signature:__________________________________________


2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS See complete listing on our website www.newmarkountryklub.com, just click on Calendar!

april :: may

APRILApr 3 South Carolina Palmetto Pals luncheon - Lexington, Lizard’s Thicket, 4616 Augusta Road – Ct: Jim & Carla Miller 803-760-6756 Apr 3-7 Florida State Rally – Punta Gorda, Creek Side RV Resort, 27005 Jones Loop Rd, 941-833-3334 call for own site reservations, Deadline Mar 12 – CT: Greg & Margie Harrop 954-914-8335 [email protected] Apr 7-10 Florida Pelicans Chapter Rally – Naples, Neopolitan Cove RV Resort, 3790 Tamiami Trail, call campground for site reservations 239-793-0091 – Deadline Mar 15 – CT: Andy & Bea Hamor 248-890-0982 [email protected] Apr 4-9 Arizona Sun Catchers Chapter Rally – Lake Havasu City, Havasu Falls RV Resort, 3493 Hwy 95 N, 928-764-0050 call campground for reservations – Deadline Feb 1 - CT: Laurie Hunt & Duane Paige 248-748-2885 [email protected] Apr 15-19 New Mexico – Fulltimers Chapter Spring Rally, Silver City, Deadline Mar 15, Details to follow - CT: Barbara Nuehring 520-405-3325 [email protected] APR 15-19 TEXAS REGION 3 RALLY – FREDERICKSBURG, THE VINEYARDS OF FREDERICKBURG, 2647 N US HWY 87, 470-992-1237 CALL CAMPGROUND FOR PARK RESERVATIONS, DEADLINE MAR 27 – CT: LARRY WOOD 918-630-7470 [email protected] 23-26 California 49’ers Chapter Rally - Paso Robles, Vines RV Resort, 88 Wellsona Road, reserve site directly with campground 805-467-2100 – CT: Jay & Cheryl freeman 805-427-1552 [email protected] 23-27 South Carolina/North Carolina State Rally – Blacksburg, Iron City Campground, 459 Young Grove Rd, 864-491-2874, Deadline Apr 15 – CT: Becky Garner 336-269-7885 [email protected] 25-28 New Jersey State Rally – Cape May KOA, contact Karen Smith for campground site 609-884-3567 ext 2, CT: Tom Gingerelli 201-638-5789 [email protected] 25-28 Oklahoma State Rally – Weatherford, Wanderlust Crossing RV Resort, 1038 Airport Rd – Deadline Apr 1 - CT: Bill & June Aduddell 405-209-5012 [email protected]

MAYMay 1-5 Alabama Mid-South Tri-State Rally – Gulf Shores, Sugar Sands RV Resort, 5343 Roscoe Rd NOTE CHG OF RALLY DATE, Deadline Apr 1 -– CT: Jim & Barb Watson 404-915-2713 [email protected] 1-5 Arkansas State Rally – Batesville, Brecks RV Park, 897 Batesville Blvd, Call park for reservations 870-569-8031 – Deadline Apr 27 - CT: James Hairston 870-703-0175 [email protected] 1-5 Louisiana State Rally – Livingston, Lakeside RV Park, 28370 South Frost Road call 225-686-7676 for reservations, Deadline Mar 1 – CT: David Groce 318-497-3299May 3-6 Oregon SPUR Rally – Central Point, Southern Oregon RV Park, 11 Peninger Rd, make own reservations with campground 541-423-8115 – CT: Mark & Lesleyanne Weiss [email protected] May 14-17 Pennsylvania - Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Formation Rally – Ronks, Flory’s Campground, 99 N Ronks Rd, Must make own reservations for site 717-687-6670, Deadline March 15: CT: Wayne & Sue Burke- 570-470-3631 [email protected] 14-17 NEVADA REGION 1 RALLY – PAHRUMP, WINE RIDGE RV RESORT, 3800 WINERY RD- DEADLINE APR 12 – CT: MARTY & MARION MARCUM 562-762-8853 [email protected] 15-19 COMBINED REGION 6/MICHIGAN STATE RALLY – MARSHALL, CALHOUN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 998 FAIR ST, CT: PHYLLIS ROSE 937-6257-1563/MICHELLE STEENWYK 616-292-5160May 16-18 Texas State Rally - Marble Fall, Sunset Point RV Park, 2322 Wirtz Dan Rd, call direct for reservations 830-798-8199 – CT: Randall Haydon 817-598-9606 [email protected] 16-19 Connecticut New England Aires Chapter Rally – Moodus, Grandview Camping Resort, 89 North Moodus Rd, Deadline Apr 16 – CT: Vince & Louise Wessling 860-608-4896 [email protected] 17-19 New York Lakers Chapter Rally – Byron, Southwoods RV Resort, 6749 Townline Rd, contact campground for reservations 585-548-9002 – CT: Christina Foley 585-738-1293 [email protected] May 17-20 Oregon SPUR Rally – Bend, Sisters Garden RV Park, 67667 Highway 20 West, call campground for reservations 541-516-3036 – CT: Mark & Lesleyanne Weiss [email protected] May 22-25 Manitoba Provincial/Manitoba Krocus Klub Rally – Winnipeg – CT: Don & Denise Bromley 204-725-6020 [email protected] 23-26 Ontario Region 8 and Muskoka Rambler Chapter Rally – Milton, Milton Heights, 8690 Tremaine Rd, Deadline May 1 - CT: Hugues & Michelle Lemieux 519-621-0173 [email protected] 27-30 California State Rally – Jackson, Jackson Rancheria RV Park, 12222 New York Ranch Rd, Deadline Apr 25th – CT: Larry & Mary Roberts 805-801-2499 [email protected] MAY 27-30 SASKATCHEWAN REGION 9 RALLY – WATROUS, WATROUS RV PARK, DEADLINE APR 27 – CT: DAVE & JOANNE KILLEY 604-916-7767 [email protected]



may (cont.) :: june :: july

May 30-June 2 Kansas Kountry Sunflowers Chapter Rally – Milford, Milford State Park Campground, 3612 State Park Rd – CT: Randy & Anna Landreville 785-307-2196 [email protected] 30-June 2 Massachusetts New England States Rally – Bernardston, Travelers Woods of New England, 152 River St, Deadline May 10 – CT: George & Cathy Keith 806-671-0036 [email protected] Randy & Anna Landreville 785-307-2196 [email protected] May 30-June 2 Virginia State Rally – Ashland, Americamps RV Resort, 11322 Air Park Rd, Deadline April 1 – CT: Michael & Marcy Vreeland 540-809-9830 [email protected] 31-June 3 Alberta Wild Rose Chapter Rally – Breton, Big T Golf Resort, 48111 Hwy 20 N – CT: Douglas & Sylvia Anderson 403-455-8850 [email protected]

JUNEJUNE 1-JULY 14 ALASKA CARAVAN SPECIAL EVENT –2 OPENINGS – CALL KLUB OFFICE 877-639-5582JUNE 2-6 IDAHO REGION 2 RALLY – CALDWELL, AMBASSADOR RV PARK, CALL PARK FOR SITE RESERVATIONS 208-454-8584, DEADLINE MAR 30 - CT: MARK WEISS 865-209-8390 [email protected] 6-9 MASSACHUSETTS REGION 7 RALLY – OAKHAM, PINE ACRES FAMILY RV RESORT, 203 BECHAN RD, 508-882-9509 CALL CAMPGROUND FOR SITE RESERVATIONS, DEADLINE APR 25, CT: BOB & JANE HADLEY 401-808-9030 [email protected] June 10-13 Mississippi TENNESSEE State Rally, Southaven, MS, EZ Daze RV Park, 536 W E Ross Pkwy, Deadline May 10th – CT: Phil & Charlene Budd, 931-638-2015 NOTE CORRECTED LOCATIONJune 10-14 Washington Evergreen Aires Chapter Rally – Clarkston, Hells Canyon RV Park, 1560 Port Dr, UPDATED DEADLINE Apr 30- CT: Maureen Todd 425-919-1881 [email protected] June 13-17 Colorado Kruisin Aires Rally – Canyon City, Royal Gorge KOA, 559 County Rd. 3A, Call campground for site reservations 719-275-6116 Deadline May 12st - Randy & Kathy Bohmeyer 303-882-4492 [email protected] June 13-17 New Mexico State Rally - Angel Fire, Angel Fire RV Resort, 27500 US Hwy 64, Deadline May 13 – CT: Jim & Lorie Landers 505-508-9353 [email protected] 13-17 Wisconsin Northern Aires Chapter Rally - Almond, Fountain Lake RV Park, 8599 16th Rd, Deadline May 25 – CT: Terry Bengtson 480-215-1496 [email protected] 14-16 Ohio Buckeye Kountry Travelers/Michigan Aires Joint Chapter Rally – Archbold, Sauder Village Campground, 22611 State Route 2, Deadline May 1 – CT: Joe & Gail Swartz 440-476-4936 [email protected] 17-20 Pennsylvania Allegheny Kountry Kampers Chapter Rally - Gettysburg, Gettysburg Campground, 2030 Fairfield Rd, Must contact campground to make own site reservations 717-334-3304 - CT - Kerri Broderick 814- 267-3376 [email protected] 18-22 Missouri State Rally – Monroe City, Mark Twain Landing RV, 42819 Landing, Call Campground for site reservations 573-838-2809 – CT: Mike Ward 816-668-9342 (m) 816-668-1821 (j)June 20-23 Kansas Kountry Sunflowers Chapter Rally – Paxico, Mill Creek Campground, 22470 Campground Rd, call for site reservations 785-636-5321 – CT: Brad & Alice Elkins 620-341-3717 [email protected] 27-30 New York Hudson Aires Chapter Rally - Marathon, Country Hills Campground, 1165 Mickey Road, Deadline June 1 – CT: John & Diane Svatek 518-928-1020 [email protected] June 28-July 1 New Brunswick Aurum Kountry Travelers Chapter Rally - Shediac, Wishing Star Campground – CT: Ron & Patsy Allain [email protected]

JULYJuly 3-7 New York State Rally - Hamburg, Erie County Fairgrounds, Deadline: May 15, 2019 Ct: Bob & Barb Engel- 716-863-3203-cell 716-226-4048 Home [email protected] 4-8 British Columbia Provincial/Dogwood Chapter Rally – Cranbrook, Scandinavian Lodge, Deadline June 24 – CT: Wayne & Doris & Erickson 250-919-4722 [email protected] 3-AUG 14 NEWFOUNDLAND/MARITIMES SPECIAL EVENT - RESERVATIONS NOW OPENJuly 12-14 Michigan Aires & Great Lakers Combined Chapter Rally – Birch Run, Pine Ridge RV Campground, 11700 Gera Rd 989-624-9029 call campground for reservations – CT: Ron & Rosemary Oakes 585-873-0739.July 15-18 North Dakota/South Dakota State/Rushmore Roamers Chapter Rally –Jamestown, 3605 8th Ave SE – call campground for site 701-252-6262, Deadline June 15 – CT: Del & Lela Nordstrom 605-310-7900 [email protected] 16-19 Wisconsin Northern Aires Chapter Rally – Kewaunee, Kewaunee RV & Campground, 333 Terraqua Dr, Make reservations directly with campground 920-388-4851 & notify hosts, Deadline Apr 1 – CT: Jim & Dolly Eggert 608-297-7967 [email protected]



july (cont.) :: august :: september :: october

July 18-21 Indiana Hoosier Kountry Klub Chapter Rally – Auburn, Auburn Auction Park – Ct: Eric Rieke [email protected] 18-21 Kansas State Rally – South Hutchinson, Lighthouse Landing RV Park, 9 Heartland Dr, call campground for site reservations 800-921-1236, Deadline June 15 – CT: Larry &Sherry DeWitt 620-437-7325 [email protected] July 18-21 Maine New England Aires Chapter Rally – Boothbay, Shore Hills Campground & RV Park, 553 Wiscasset Rd, Deadline Apr 1 – CT: James McAllister 207-468-0601 [email protected] 22-26 Georgia Peach State Krackers Chapter Rally - Hiawassee, River Bend Campground, 2626 Streak Hill Road, deadline Apr 1 – CT: Donna Jones & Bill Stanley 352-322-7717 [email protected] AUGUSTAug 1-4 Michigan Aires & Great Lakers Combined Chapter Rally – Jenison, Steamboat Park Campground 825 Taylor St, call campground for reservations 616-457-4837 – CT: Chuck & Michelle Steenwyk 616-292-6150Aug 8-11 Nevada Mother Lode Chapter Rally – Carson Valley Inn RV Park, Deadline July 15 – CT: Joe & Sue Marin 862-432-8324 [email protected] 11-15 Washington State Rally – Oak Harbor, 565 Cornet Bay Rd, call campground for site reservations 360-675-9597, Deadline May 31 – CT: Ben Barker 360-201-5670 or [email protected] Aug 14-17 Michigan WISCONSIN Northern Aires Chapter Rally – Bark River, Home of Wayne & Debbi Springinsguth, 2495 D Rd, Deadline July 20 – CT: Wayne & Debbi Springinsguth 904-466-2008 [email protected] Aug 15-19 New Mexico Chili Peppers Chapter Rally – Santa Fe, Santa Fe Skies RV Park, 14 Brown Castle Ranch, Deadline Aug 15 – CT: Ron & Cindy miller 575-420-8578 [email protected] Aug 22-25 Kansas Kountry Sunflowers Chapter Rally – Russell, Triple J RV Ranch, 187 E Edwards Ave, Deadline Aug 1st, CT: Darrell & Jeanette Wehmeier 785-379-3513 [email protected]

SEPTEMBERSEPT 9-12 ILLINOIS REGION 4 RALLY – ROCK ISLAND, ROCK ISLAND/QUAD CITIES KOA, 2311 78TH AVE W, DEADLINE MAY 31 – C T: DEL & LELA NORDSTROM 605-310-7900 [email protected] Sept 12-16 Colorado State Rally – Pallisade, Pallisade Basecamp RV Resort, 985 N River Rd, call campground for site reservations 970-462-9712, Deadline Apr 30 – CT: Murray & Doris Brooks 303-589-2348 [email protected] 22-25 Hudson Aires Chapter Rally – Lake George, Lake George RV Park, 74 State Route 149, Deadline Sept 6 – CT: John & Diane Svatek 518-928-1020 [email protected] 22-27 New York Fulltimers Fall Rally and Annual Business Meeting – Details to Follow – CT: Tom & Roni Lehmkuhl 513-426-6745 [email protected] 30-OCT 5 NEW YORK – INTERNATIONAL RALLY, SYRACUSE, NY AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS – RESERVATION WILL BEGIN APRIL 15TH ON OUR WEBSITE AT 8:00 AM EASTERN TIME

OCTOBEROCT 9-14 NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA RALLY SPECIAL EVENT – SOLD OUT CALL KLUB OFFICE FOR STANDBY FEBRUARY 4TH AT 10:00 AM EASTERN TIMEOct 10-12 Texas Kountry Lone Stars South Chapter Rally – Lone Oak, Wind Point RV Park, 6553 St Park Rd 55 – CT: Randall Haydon 817-598-9606 [email protected] 11-16 SOUTH CAROLINA REGION 5 RALLY – MYRTLE BEACH, LAKEWOOD CAMPING RESORT, 5901 SOUTH KINGS HWY, DEADLINE SEPT 15 – CT: GARY & WANDA SMITH 912-656-8800 [email protected] Oct 18-20 New York Lakers Chapter Rally – Caledonia, Genesee Country Club, 40 Flint Hill Rd, Call campground for site reservation 585-538-4200 – CT: Bill Nixon 315-256-7007 [email protected] 20 New York Lakers Chapter Brunch – Batavia, Terry Hills Golf Club, 5122 Clinton St Route 33, Deadline Oct 13 – CT: Mary Jane Heywood 585-343-9111 or [email protected] 27-30 California 49ers Chapter Rally – Plymouth, 49er Village RV Resort, 18265 Hwy 49, Roger & Sandra Hartsock, 916-799-2986 [email protected]


23327Miller CindyMinnetonka MN

23328Olive Jerrel & AnnieFuquay Varina NC

23329Pietri John & ChrissieApopka FL

23330Shaw Ed & BonnieNipomo CA

23331Jones Mike & PamClovis CA

23332Nelson John & SharonSan Jose CA

23333Thomas John & RuthSarasota FL

23334Bergeron Gaston & MoniqueZephyrhills FL

23335Orman Bruce & SherryIndianapolis IN

23336Hipskind Phil & LauraFortville IN

23337Hunt Randy & PeggyKalamazoo MI

23338Johnson Don & Weinberg LinLivingston TX

23339Sponsler Mike & AliceSalem SC

23340Vigeant Ted & SueHellertown PA

23341Williams John & DebbieRockbridge OH

23342Wright Gary & MelindaColleyville TX

23343Bennett Mark & SherylEscondido CA

23344Oros Michael & BarbaraSaint Joseph MI

23273Arndt Daryl & LeslieSioux Falls SD

23274Pfost Bill & BonnieNokomis FL

23275Peterson Denny & PatNixa MO

23276Burkhead Randy & KarenWest Salem OH

23277Kime John & MarciaHighland Mills NY

23278Smith Terry & CrystalBoca Grande FL

23279Glynn Dave & PegBelchertown MA

23280Young George & GayleLucas TX

23281Hutchinson Bob & Bennett ShirleySun City Center FL

23282Langlois Mike & CherylBarrington NH

23283Kielman Rick & Wilson SandyPittsfield MA

23284Giordano Victor & ChristineTampa FL 33602

23285Santarelli Toni & PaulaMelbourne FL

23286Bremner John & ErinWatertown NY

23287Junkins Rich & CarolSebring FL

23288Sanders Phil & GayleSanta Clarita CA

23289Phillips Brian & SusanSimpsonville SC

23290Wardlow Steve & ZeataLufkin TX

23291Cortes Tom & SharonHot Springs Village AR

23292Bale Lester & AngieHorse Cave KY

23293Splitgerber Wayne & BevDe Pere WI

23294Boyle Jim & CyndyThousand Oakes CA

23295Day Craig & MaryBernville PA

23296Gould Doug & LauraManassas VA

23297Hobbs Bruce & PennyDel Valle TX 78617

23298Maas Ed & BonnieSun Prairie WI

23299Moser Wayne & DiannePort Severn ON

23300Wortmann Tom & CeciliaWaterloo NE

23301Johnson Ken & ConnieCanandaigua NY

23302Perry Bill & ConnieCoppell TX

23303Bryan Nate & TeriCrestview FL

23304Cormier Alan & TracyFort Edward NY

23305Smith Colin & Danley AprilFranklinville NJ

23306Goodfellow Roger & KathiTomball TX

23307Grant Donald & LenieApollo Beach FL

23308Holinger Howard & SusanBelgrade ME

23309Van Driest Skip & CarolOostburg WI

23310Bretthauer Rusty & KarenNatchez LA

23311Belanger Bill & ChrissyCaribou ME

23312Chessell Steve & SueBarrie ON

23313Cohen Steven & BonniTequesta FL

23314Dugan Dan & SheilaGambrills MD

23315Gross Mike & SteffiPleasanton CA

23316Poorman Mike & BethPort Charlotte FL

23317Ricketts Greg & BarbaraKerrville TX

23318Rosenow Allen & CherylSioux Falls SD

23319Miller Bill & CarolPunta Gorda FL

23320Bradley Bud & MeredithEdinburg TX

23321Deane Terry & JodiFt Myers FL

23322Kruszona William & PatriciaGrand Island NY

23323Feller Mike & ClaudiaLehighton PA

23324Barrett Jeff & PattiCrestview FL

23325Knox Scott & PattySheridan AR

23326Mashe Wayne & CindyLongview TX

Welcome new members!


23345Ellis Jeff & FletaNoblesville IN

23346Henderson Jerry & SandiColorado Springs CO

23347Morton Ron & JenniferEagle ID

23348Kaszycki Bill & WendyNewbury Park CA

23349Droege Alan & SheilaTitusville FL

23350Howle Cindy & Easton PamDavenport FL

23351Larson Kevin & EricaBillings MT

23352Beckett Kenny & ConnieDillsboro IN

23353Marshall Jack & WilmaBrooksville FL

23354Grossman Chuck & DianaRock Island IL

23355Nichols Timothy & JaniceHinsdale NH

23356Hawks Anthony & AnitaLebanon TN

23357Johnson Dennis & JudyDallas TX

23358Dixon Darrell & KarenHalifax NS

23359Goss Stephen & PatriciaShallotte NC

23360Potter Blain & LindyMorristown TN

23361Rozansky StevenPalm City FL

23362Weiss Joel & MaureenTripp SD

23363Werner Ken & BonniePenhook VA

23364Kukurin Bill & NancyNew Stanton PA

23365Eskew Bob & BarbCumming GA

23366Bulkley William & LaraParagould AR

23367Dyason Mark & Cardinal-Dyason JohanneSioux Falls SD

23368Jahnke Bill & MarilynOverland Park KS

23369Jourdain Les & MarilynMaple Ridge BC

23370Lyle Ronny & Self MargieComo TX

23371Hendry Lisa & JodyLake Placid NY

23372Chumley Hugh & LindaSterling AK

23373Richmond Gary & BarbAtwater OH

23374Ritchhart John & SusanMars Hill NC

23375Schafer Kris & JanAlbuquerque NM

23376Tyler Danny & MacKenzie MoriVero Beach FL

23377Winget Jason & BarbLivingston TX

23378Wynd John & TrishDanville KY

23379Zeigler Joe & LanyingCrystal River FL

23380Francesconi Bob & DonnaCooperstown NY

23381Elrod Bill & DarGreenbrier AR

23382Schottelkotte Joe & BessieHillsboro OH

23383Accetta VitoFenton MI

23384Denning Rick & LindaOak Park CA

23385Maher Ken & RosemaryMarlton NJ

23386Reid Willie & NanettePensacola FL

23387Eisler Bill & MaryCarmel IN

23388Litwin Mike & BarbColchester CT

23389Runyon Al & TamaraBoulder CO

23390Yager Bob & DonnaTitusville FL

23391Doersch George & SallyCentral Point OR

23392Klauer Tom & MichelleReno NV

23393Lucas Eric & TheresaLawtey FL

23394Broom David & KimLivingston TX

23395Judd TJ & Smith-Judd SmittyLand O Lakes FL

23396Paul Karl & SueMancelona MI

23397McGinley Jeff & Greene SuePalm City FL

23398Myers Mike & TeriFlorence OR

23399Parker Steve & LindaEastvale CA

23400Barbale Jim & JoyceNaples FL

23401Ingels Jordan & Le AynEscondido CA

23402Netzley Tim & SharonMelbourne FL

23403Edington Jeff & MaryShreve OH

23404Fowler Jim & RamonaFort Lauderdale FL

23405Logan WR & MindyBoulder CO

23406Nordstrom KarlMilford MI

23407Price Ken & KristineFallbrook CA

23408Ritchie Jerry & ChariAlbuquerque NM

23409Winterton Brian & DonnaBee Cave TX

23410Turner Mark & PaulaWilmington NC

23411Weathers Ken & MandyAtascadero CA

23412Adkins Dennis & DonellaRogue River OR

23413Atkinson Jeff & BarbaraRedwood City CA

23414Billings Robert & DorothyMilton VT

23415Harmon J & LoryNew Braunfels TX

23416Bolte BettyFayetteville AR

Welcome new members!

2019 NEWMAR CARAVAN NEWFOUNDLAND & MARITIME PROVINCES

JULY 3 TO AUGUST 24

*52 Nights Camping (5 nights no services) *Museums *Welcome Dinner (Lobster) *Joggins Fossil Centre *Halifax Interna>onal Ta@oo Military Show *Indian River Fes>val *Glace Bay Mine Tour *Ann Of Green Gables Show *Grand Codry Bus Tour *Cows Creamery Factory Tour *Newfoundland Screech in Ceremony *Ice cream Social *Ferry Fees *Cabot Trail Full Day Bus Tour *5+ on site meals – 4+ restaurant meals *Op>onal Escorted Overnight trip to Labrador *Northland Discovery Boat Tour *Confedera>on Bridge Fee is NOT included *Norstead Viking Village *Facebook Page *Grenfell Historical Site *Twillingate Iceberg Boat Tour *Bonne Bay Boat Tour *Optional Twillingate Fishing Trip *Rising Tide Dinner Show *Bluenose II Harbour Cruise *Gatheralls Whale & Puffin Tour *Charlottetown Old Home Week *McCarthy Tours Full Day Guided Bus Tour *Summerside Indian River Festival *Snow Crab Processing Plant Tour-Bay De Verde *Alexander Graham Bell Museum *Twillingate Fish Fun & Folk Fes>val *Elliston – Root Cellar Capitol of The World *Lighthouse Picnic *Jigg's dinner All items subject to change.

Price (Quoted in US FUNDS) $1,000.00/person Deposit Due upon Registra?on 2 in Unit $7,495.00 Balance Due April 1, 2019 1 in Unit $6,395.00 Guest in Unit ea $1,295.00 All items subject to change!

NOTE: This NKK Caravan requires that you are responsible for yourself and your ability to get on and off all transporta:on (bus, boat etc) and terrain (stairs, inclines, trails and uneven surfaces) may not always be suitable for wheelchairs and walkers. Guests relying on the aid of walkers, crutches or other mobility devices must travel with a partner capable of assis:ng.

PROGRAM TO THANK OUR OFFICERS. We are offering a 10% discount to the first State/Provincial Director to register and a 5% discount to the first Chapter Officer to register. To qualify you must be in office at least 6 months. As a State/Provincial Director you must have held a rally in the past year or have one scheduled. As a chapter officer it must be an ac_ve chapter with at least one rally held in the past year. You must iden_fy yourself as such upon registering to receive the discount.

4 OPENINGS CALL KLUB OFFICE 877-639-5582

YOU CAN REGISTER THREE WAYS:1 Fill out the Registration Form and Disclaimer found on page 55 and mail to the Klub office 2 Register on-line at www.newmarkountryklub.com, click on Special Events 3 Call the Klub office toll free 877-639-5582 and register by phone

ALASKA CARAVANSPECIAL EVENTJune 1 - July 14, 2019

RALLY FEE INCLUDES: * 44 days/43 nights camping with electric & water, some with full hookups.* Welcome reception and travel briefing* 18 tours, shows and cruises* 18 meals scheduled plus potlucks and socials* Visit 3 glaciers, one of which you can walk on* Kountry Klub Alaska Caravan Jacket* Copy of the “Milepost” Travel Guide* Group Photo* Price includes taxes & gratuities* 2 Fulltime Kountry Klub host couples* Free time to explore on your own* And much, much more

FEATURED ACTIVITIES:White Pass Summit Railroad Tour, Fjordline Cruise to Juneau with City Tour, Prince William Sound Cruise to Meares Glacier Palmer Museum & Visitor Center, Kenai Fjord Cruise, Alaska Sea Life Center, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Denali Park Backcountry Tour, Fairbanks City Tour, Riverboat Discovery Cruise Optional meals, tours and fishing excursions may be offered at addition cost. not be possible. Service Work will only be provided for Klub Members registered in this rally. There will be a reduced cost for labor and parts for out of warranty units.

SCHEDULED ITINERARY:June 1-3 Edmonton, AB June 18-20 Tok, AKJune 4-5 Dawson Creek, BC June 21-23 Valdez, AKJune 6 Fort Nelson, YT June 24-26 Palmer, AKJune 7-8 Toad River, YT June 27-29 Seward, AKJune 9 Watson Lake, YT June 30 – July 3 Homer, AKJune 10 Teslin, YT July 4-6 Anchorage, AKJune 11-14 Skagway, AK July 7-9 Denali, AKJune 15-16 Whitehorse, YT July 10-14 Fairbanks, AKJune 17 Destruction Bay, YT

NOTE:The electrical service on this caravan may not always accommodate your air conditioner or other substantial electric loads. The itinerary is subject to change without notice due to weather or road conditions. Moderate walking is involved on some of the tours.

Exclusive Kountry Klub custom designed RV Caravan Tour. Travel as a group in the company of your fellow Klub Members. See Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and Alaska in the comfort of your own rig. Experience this vast wilderness of cascading waterfalls, magnificent glaciers, towering mountains, picturesque waterways, virgin forests and unique wildlife. You will be guided by two experienced Kountry Klub host couples. Your wagonmaster Is familiar with all the roads, places and attractions on the itinerary! The Kountry Klub has prearranged the entire trip for you, including campgrounds, entertainment, sightseeing tours and tourist attractions. This is an unforgettable journey! After the Caravan ends, you still have plenty of time to visit areas of Alaska and Western Canada.

This NKK Caravan requires that you are responsible for yourself and your ability to get on and off all Transportation (bus, boat etc). Terrain (stairs, inclines, trails and uneven surfaces) may not always be suitable for wheelchairs and walkers. Guests relying on the aid of walkers, crutches or other mobility devices must travel with a partner capable of assisting.

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TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE: (In US Funds)

Two People in Unit $6,989.00One Person in Unit $5,379.00Add'l Guest in Unit, ea. $1,610.00PROGRAM TO THANK OUR OFFICERS. We are offering a 10% discount to the first State/Provincial Director to register and a 5% discount to the first Chapter Officer to register. To qualify you must be in office at least 6 months. As a State/Provincial Director you must have held a rally in the past year or have one scheduled. As a chapter officer it must be an active chapter with at least one rally held in the past year. You must identify yourself as such upon registering to receive the discount.

2 OPENINGS CALL KLUB OFFICE 877-639-5582

YOU CAN REGISTER THREE WAYS:1 Fill out the Registration Form and Disclaimer found on page 55 and mail to the Klub office 2 Register on-line at www.newmarkountryklub.com, click on Special Events 3 Call the Klub office toll free 877-639-5582 and register by phone

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DEALER APPRECIATION

I would like to recognize and commend Leisure Time RV in Oklahoma City. We were a little apprehensive, since they were bought by Camping World; that the Newmar reputation of good sales and service might be in jeopardy. But I gotta tell ya that they are extremely warm and friendly and very supportive of the Kountry Klub! At a recent RV show, they furnished me with the space and time to promote and talk about the Klub to all their customers. And a special thanks to Don Walker, Sales Manager, for providing a meal and some new coaches on display at our state rally to be held in Weatherford Oklahoma on April 25-28.

They have gone above and beyond and are well appreciated by this state director!

Bill Aduddell (21490)Oklahoma State Director

We know we have great dealers. Whether it was the process of purchasing your unit, to going out of their way to help you in a time of need for service/parts or supporting the local rallies we would like to share it. Please send an email to us at [email protected] with your story and we will add it to an upcoming edition of the Konnection.

The Gathering in Quartzsite was a great success again this year thanks to the tireless help Ruth Ann & I received from our two co-host couples the Hawley’s (co-hosts four years!) and Todd’s (their first year as co-hosts) and the over one-hundred volunteers that pitched in to help with many varied activities along with meal preparation and cleanups! All you helpers give yourselves a big pat on the back! All our prayers for good weather were answered even including a nice long rain the day before start to settle the dust. We had nearly an inch of liquid sunshine, but it ran off and soaked into the ground by late afternoon on the day before the official start. It did delay the arrival of some planning on coming in early. You know what we say, “If you don’t come early you are late”. The weather from Tuesday evening until Sunday evening after our evening meal was very nice and warm with low to moderate winds and plenty of sunshine making for nice sunrises and sunsets and very pleasant gathering.

Our numbers for the rally were as follows: We had a registration count of 143 after a few cancelations and last-minute additions. We had a total of 120 coaches plus a few day visitors. The group included fifty-eight first timers or first timers to “Q”. That first-timer count is the most exciting number.

We filled the time before the Big Tent RV Show opened Saturday with the usual socializing, eight seminars provided by outside vendors and NKK members and of course plenty of eating. Ted started the seminars out Thursday morning first thing with a roundtable on dry camping that was attended by many and especially our first timers. On Thursday

after dinner we celebrated Phyllis Rose’s birthday with a sheet cake Jerry provided! Friday was a big seminar day also well attended and appreciated by our first timers.

This year we had a guest, Elvis! He and his wife Patty (Bob & Patty Brown) joined us from Oregon. He played music three nights after dinner for about two hours each night in his site and he was awesome!

This year we decided to be less formal with the parking and let attendees park themselves with help provided if requested and with some guidelines to assure we fit the very large number of attendees as close as possible to the gathering area. The BLM partial shutdown did not really affect the Gathering other than some did not get 14-day permits as they were not available the entire time.

From the feedback we received I think I can say that a great time was had by all and we were encouraged to continue our hosting of this event. This was our seventh-year hosting this Gathering. On that vein, we talked to the group about some ideas of how we can simplify the event to allow for continued growth. The self-parking we tried is an example. The hosts all agreed that next year there will be fewer meals which are prepared completely by the hosts. Next year we will try three prepared meals and two meals consisting of heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by the attendees. See you there year!

Ted and Ruthann Hindes (19361)2019 Rally Hosts

2019 Quartzsite Gathering in the Desert

Please join us for a fun day of golf at the

Foxfire at Village Green

Foxfire at Village Green features an 18 hole, Hal Purdy designed, championship golf course. Located just 10 miles northwest of Syracuse, New York. This course provides a well trapped layout with lurking water hazards which tests the

average as well as the expert golfer.

This year we will have a shotgun start at 9:00 am. Entry fee for 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and prizes is only $36 per golfer. Space is limited so be sure to sign

up when you register for the rally.

2019 International RallyGolf Tournament

International Rally’sAnnual Golf Tournament

Tuesday, October 1

$3,000 GIVE-A-WAY AT INTERNATIONAL RALLY

You have read it right! Another good reason to attend this year’s International Rally! Newmar Corporation will give away five cash prizes. This is Newmar Corporation’s way of saying “Thank You” for purchasing a Newmar product. You must be present at the time of the drawing to be eligible to win. Cash prizes will be given

away at closing ceremonies Friday evening.

First Prize................... $1,000.00Second Prize..............$ 800.00Third Prize..................$ 500.00Fourth Prize............... $ 400.00Fifth Prize................... $ 300.00

Besides the cash prizes, there will be all kinds of valuable door prizes donated by Newmar’s

Suppliers, Vendors and Dealers.

Register before July 26, 2019 to be entered into drawing!

If you register for the International Rally on or before July 26, 2019, your Klub number will be entered into the Klub’s “Early Bird Rally Fee Refund Drawing” to be held

during Opening Ceremony.

If your number is drawn, the Kountry Klub will refund your rally fee based on basic

rally amount.

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