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Vol. 51 No. 5 November/December 2014 SPOT SPOT - - LITE LITE California Chapter’s Information Source Since 1965 2015 Rally Calendar *January 7-11, 2015* “OUT OF THIS WORLD” WMHA INDIO RALLY Riverside County Fairgrounds Indio, CA *February 19-22, 2015* Sands RV & Golf Resort Desert Hot Springs, Ca Traibosses Terry& Darlene Glenn 714 750-5812 Co-Trailbosses Jim & Joyce Haupt 562 866-6009 *March 26-29, 2015* Supporting the National Rally Pomona, CA Contact: Ron & LaVonne Vinateri 909 9858043 *April 23-26, 2015* Chula Vista RV Resort Chula Vista, CA Trialbosses needed *May 14-17, 2015* 50th ANNIVERSARY Golden Village Palms Hemet Trailbosses Ron & LaVonneVinatieri 909 985-8043 Continued on Page 2 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Christmas greengs, it’s that me of year already. The Chula Vista rally had a great turn out with 49 of the 51 coaches reg- istered, able to aend. The weather was very nice and lots of acvi- es kept everyone busy and enter- tained. Paul & Joan Flickinger and Terry & Darlene Glenn did a super job. Many thanks also to the volunteers. The Bone Head Award went to Randy Rolf, he made an illegal turn on his bike and dumped Debbie and the dog. Shame. The new officers and incumbents were installed by Past President Lon Cross. Let’s all wish them well. New Appointed Officers were also designated. George Overman is the new Membership Chair- man so dues payments will now be han- dled “By George”. Note back page of Spot-Lite for the new listed dues. A rocket Ship is being built for the Chapter Float we will have at the Indio WMHA rally parade for January. Need lots of riders on the float that Ron & Bey Nicoles are providing for our use. Costumes not required but if you have one you’re welcome to use it. Bring a folding chair, it’s a long bumpy ride from the south end to the north end of the route. Also need walkers and candy throwers. You can take the trams to the holding area to join up or get on the float near the east side of the Fullen- wider building about 3:00 PM Thursday. Dress warm. Our March 26-29 rally will be at the FMCA Naonal rally, L.A Fair Grounds in Pomona. We will gather early in the “holding” area and then go in to park as a Chapter. We have volunteered as a chapter to be “Seminar Monitors”. This is an easy indoor assignment. Handing out literature and collecng paper work if needed, straighten out the chairs etc. The Chapter might be recognized during this Naonal rally for achieving its 50 th year. California Gold is the theme. Please call me if you can aend and vol- unteer. I must turn in a list of parci- pants. 909 985-8043 or [email protected]. 50 th anniversary of CCFMCA at Golden Village Palms, Hemet. May 14-17, 2015. (Continued on page 2) Nov/Dec. 2014 CCFMCA Page 1
Transcript of California Chapter’s Information Source Since 1965
Vol. 51 No. 5 November/December 2014
SPOTSPOT--LITELITE California Chapter’s Information
Source Since 1965
2015 Rally
Calendar
*January 7-11, 2015* “OUT OF THIS WORLD”
WMHA INDIO RALLY
Riverside County Fairgrounds
Indio, CA
*February 19-22, 2015* Sands RV & Golf Resort
Desert Hot Springs, Ca
Traibosses
Terry& Darlene Glenn
714 750-5812
Co-Trailbosses
Jim & Joyce Haupt
562 866-6009
*March 26-29, 2015* Supporting the National Rally Pomona, CA
Contact: Ron & LaVonne Vinateri
909 9858043
*April 23-26, 2015* Chula Vista RV
Resort Chula Vista, CA
Trialbosses needed
*May 14-17, 2015*
50th ANNIVERSARY Golden Village Palms
Hemet
Trailbosses
Ron & LaVonneVinatieri
909 985-8043
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Christmas greetings, it’s that time of year already. The Chula Vista rally had a great turn out with 49 of the 51 coaches reg-istered, able to attend. The
weather was very nice and lots of activi-ties kept everyone busy and enter-tained. Paul & Joan Flickinger and Terry & Darlene Glenn did a super job. Many thanks also to the volunteers. The Bone Head Award went to Randy Rolf, he made an illegal turn on his bike and dumped Debbie and the dog. Shame. The new officers and incumbents were installed by Past President Lon Cross. Let’s all wish them well. New Appointed Officers were also designated. George Overman is the new Membership Chair-man so dues payments will now be han-dled “By George”. Note back page of Spot-Lite for the new listed duties. A rocket Ship is being built for the Chapter Float we will have at the Indio WMHA rally parade for January. Need
lots of riders on the float that Ron & Betty Nicoles are providing for our use. Costumes not required but if you have one you’re welcome to use it. Bring a folding chair, it’s a long bumpy ride from the south end to the north end of the route. Also need walkers and candy throwers. You can take the trams to the holding area to join up or get on the float near the east side of the Fullen-wider building about 3:00 PM Thursday. Dress warm. Our March 26-29 rally will be at the FMCA National rally, L.A Fair Grounds in Pomona. We will gather early in the “holding” area and then go in to park as a Chapter. We have volunteered as a chapter to be “Seminar Monitors”. This is an easy indoor assignment. Handing out literature and collecting paper work if needed, straighten out the chairs etc. The Chapter might be recognized during this National rally for achieving its 50th year. California Gold is the theme. Please call me if you can attend and vol-unteer. I must turn in a list of partici-pants. 909 985-8043 or [email protected]. 50th anniversary of CCFMCA at Golden Village Palms, Hemet. May 14-17, 2015.
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2015
Rally Calendar
*September 17-20, 2015*
Valencia Travel Village
Castaic, CA
Trailbosses
NEEDED
*October 1-4, 2015*
OKTOBERFEST Golden Village Palms
Hemet
Trailbosses
Ron & LaVonneVinatieri
909 985-8043 Co-Trailbosses NEEDED
*November 18-22, 2015* Chula Vista RV
Resort Chula Vista, CA
Trialbosses NEEDED
TO VOLUNTEER
Contact Ron Vinatieri
909 985-8043
California Chapter Web
Site www.ccfmca.org
No submission the issue. National Dir. Sonny Gillespie
National Director's Report
HOSPITALITY NEEDS
YOUR HELP If you know of any of our mem-
bers who are ill, or in need or
have made their final trip, please
notify me by telephone or e-
mail.
If you have any good news to
share please send those also.
Pat Webb
714-309-0258
Deadline for the
next Spot-Lite
February 25,2015
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Plans are well under way with activi-ties, entertainment and gala catered 50th anniversary dinner. A committee has been formed and invitations will be sent to Past Presidents, old timers and Official Dignitaries of FMCA and WMHA. I am looking for a great turn out of chapter members to come and celebrate this great accomplishment of our motorhome chapter, the first and oldest in the west. Still need some Trail Bosses for some of the rallies. This is a great experience
and extra benefit to the chapter. You can put your slant on the rally and there is always lots of help available from the attendee’s. The search for new locations is ongoing. Parking fees and clubhouse availability are some of the considerations along with location and accessibility. Feel free to call me with suggestions, my email and phone are always open.
Ron Vinatieri
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SAFETY OFFICERS WORDS DECEMBER 2014 It's many years since I wrote about safety, but having made plenty Boo-Boos myself may qualify me. Walking around your rig, prior and post travel, with check list in hand, can pre-vent many mishaps. Instead of hurrying with this task, take your time! My Boo-Boos usual-ly occurred when I hurried or had other things on my mind (not much capacity there). I use some small device attached to either the steering wheel or the gear shift lever to warn me that the TV dish or antenna is raised, even with a warning light on the dash. We are advised to turn off the propane while en-route and of course while fueling. Exiting and reentering your coach while fueling can generate static electricity thereby causing an explosion. It's best to stay out until done. When the hook-ups are on the passenger side and water, sewer, and electrical connections must be run under the coach, be sure they are clear of where the levelers will descend. Driving with your headlights on during day-time provides additional safety by calling attention to the gleam. I'm aware that you all know these things. These are just reminders. Along with that, with Indio drawing nigh, remember: Holding Tanks EMPTY, Water Tanks FULL. SAFE TRAVELS, RICK RICORDATI
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Final Trip
Here’s hoping the sun will shine upon
them soon .
Hospitality
Illness: The following member is feeling under the weather:
Jim Haupt
Duck Mailliard
Christine Cross
Monika Legrone
We all made it Whoopeee!
Pat Webb 714-309-0258
New Members
WELCOMEABOARD!!!!!!
F#439433 Max & Susan Walz
Indian Wells, CA.
F#330380 C.J. (Clarence) & Dorothy Howard
Cherry Valley, CA.
F#445352 Rey & Barbara Rivera
Riverside, CA
Submitted by Membership Chairperson George Overman
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Your New Officers for 2015
It comes with the job!
Bone Head Award
G R E A T
F
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2 0 1 4
GREAT JOB
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CCFMCA
CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OF THE
FAMILY MOTOR COACH ASSOCIATION INC.
2015 DUES REMINDER
If you have paid your 2015 dues, please disregard this reminder.
California Chapter dues are $15 per year, and are due January 1. They are delinquent if unpaid for one month.
Date: _______ / _______ / _________
F# ________________________
LAST
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MAILING
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________
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PLEASE MAKE YOUR $15 CHECK PAYABLE TO CCFMCA AND RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO:
GEORGE OVERMAN
PO BOX 6098
OCEANSIDE CA 92052-6098
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(Make Check payable to CCFMCA)
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California Chapter of FMCA Newsletter Editor
Sandy King
3325 Skytrail Ranch Road
Jamul, CA 91935-2323
Send Address Changes to: Data Coordinator Ron Von Soosten
245 N. Paseo Campo
Anaheim, CA 92807-2318 [email protected]
APPOINTED OFFICERS Asst. Wagonmaster George Overman 760 889 2216 California Chapter Web Site www.ccfmca.org Data Coordinator Ron Von Soosten 714 998 7052 FMCA Web Site www.fmca.com
Spot-Lite Editor Sandy King 619 468 3765 FMCA Business 800 543-3622
Webmaster John King 619 468 3765 Western Area FMCA Web Site www.wafmca.com
Materials Open
Membership George Overman 760 889 2216
Hospitality Pat Webb 714 309 0258
Coffee Captain Gerald & Bettie
Edwards 760 352 7236
Badge Sheriff Pat Webb 714 309 0258
Safety Officer Rick Ricordati 909 862 1237
Photographer Jerry Rosen 626 336-0525
ELECTED OFFICERS
President Ron Vinatieri 909 985 8043 Director Terry Glenn 714 750 5812 Vice Pres. George Overman 760-889 2216 Director Sandy King 619 468 3765
Secretary LaVonne Vinatieri 909 985 8043 Director Dave Brooks 760 799 5038
Treasurer Joan Flickinger 951 927 1558 Director Paul Flickinger 951 927 1558
National Dir. Sonny Gillespie 714 997 2195 Director Joyce Haupt 562 866 6009 Alt. Natl. Dir. Bob Mailliard 503 559 6022 Wagonmaster Ron Vinatieri 909 985 8043
Past President Roy McDaniel 661 722 3078
