January 2017 Since 1963

My Fellow Campers

I hope that everyone is having a good New Year and this news letter finds you well, if you are in Michigan I hope you’re staying warm. I’m really looking forward to the next camping season. I have a few reminders don’t forget to pay your TTCM dues. If you have anything that you want on the agenda for the May meeting make sure you get it to Leo Fitzpatrick at ttcmsecre-tary@gmail.com . If you would like to run for a board office you need to get your resume to Sandy Jarrell 6618 E Allen Rd Fenton Mi 48430, the Mal Rep. by May 1st .It is only a few more months until the snow will be gone and the sun will shine we can all enjoy camping with our friends and family, if you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to drop me a note at tubbs752@att.net There has not been enough information the last few months to print a news letter, if there is something you would like to put in the news letter or questions send it to ttcmeditorjim@gmail.com Have a great winter see you soon.

You’re President

Roger Vogel

From The Vice

The AAR in Hesperia was a big success thanks to the efforts of a well organized crew. Thanks to everyone who gave of their time. Fall outings are here with some of the most enjoyable weather of the year, a few last camp outs before we

need to say goodbye.

The membership meeting at Hesperia was short and sweet with a lot of positive member input. Roger did mention that at this time the board that has served for the last 6 years will not be running again. I for one have enjoyed my time as your VP its been a valuable experience if you are considering an office please talk with a current board member about

your concerns.

We often hear that members don't like getting involved because of the politics but it is necessary for the future of this

organization. Finally if you can make it out to help close up the campgrounds your help is always appreciated.

NEWSLETTER

I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year

As you may have noticed this edition of the news letter has the information received over the past 3 months. There has not been

enough to actually create and send a news letter. Our newsletter should have information from ALL of the TTCM chapters and I

urge you to speak to you Chapter Presidents to do so.

Here is to the Future of OUR club!

Jim C

NEWS FROM LEFTY AND LARRI

The All-American was a BIG success and everyone had a good time. A huge thank-you to Chuck and Mary Dikenson and all of

their helpers.

The new and improved patio was used by members during the rally and enjoyed by all. Thank you to all members for their do-nations to complete this project. It sure looks nice! At the conclusion of the membership meeting, Steve McNeil resigned his position as co-campground director. Larri Hoople was

appointed to this position.

Hesperia has purchased a new and larger air compressor that will be used to blow out the water lines when the campground is

closed for the season. The man that has been doing this for us is retiring soon.

The annual fish fry was very successful. We had about seventy-five people and lots of food.

We would also like to thank the “wine group” for cutting wood.

As you’ve noticed, fall is upon us. The leaves are changing and falling fast and it will soon be time to close. Where did the sum-

mer go?

Lefty & Larri

FROM BELLEVUE VIA DOWN SOUTH

I want to send a big thanks to Bill Oates, Dick Hamlin and anyone else that helped close the campground in the fall.

A reminder that the circle will be closed to all camping until we get all that old wire out and replaced with copper wire.

Another reminder that the campground will not open on the 3rd weekend because of Easter and open on the 4th week-

end.

There is still time to sign up for property tenders next year, with the exception of the week of July 2-8 is already spoken

for. Just send Bill or myself an e-mail or text and say which week you want and we will put it on the calendar.

I hope everyone has a great holiday where ever you are spending it.

See you in the spring.

Herm and Bill

From the TTCM .Secretary

The following are new members of TTCM please welcome them.

Jerry & Michele Henker from Marshall, Mark Carlyle from Muskegon, John & Robin Wilson from Muskegon

James Coakley & Anne Chamberlain from Detroit, Jud & Nancy Grassmid from Saranac, Dan & Karla Kies from Hesperia

Leonard & Sandra Klingensmith from Silver Springs, Fl., Keith & Donclle Paulsen from Twin Lakes,

Dave & Jeannie Asher from Roseville, Gab & Sarah Quijano from Barrien Springs, Laurie Walker from Flushing

Andy & Laurel Seegert from Deerfield, Daniell Schfield from Bellevue, Sean & Jennifer Connell from Linden

Closing Sheet for 2016 All American Rally

September 2nd – 5th

Hesperia, MI

Event fees collected $1615.00

Family = 58 @ $25.00 each = $1450.00

Single = 11 @ $15.00 each = 165.00

Income

Event fees = $1615.00

Seed money = $1500.00

10 cent Adult Auction = $130.50

Spaghetti dinner = $606.50

Kid and adult cake walk = $280.26

10 cent kid auction = $102.45

Sale of leftover food = $106.32

Total Income = $4341.03

Expenses

Seed Money = $1500.00

Check fee = $12.95

Monthly bank fee total = $9.00

Rally Stickers = $165.64

Dumpster fee = $150.00

Spaghetti dinner = $449.91

All other expenses = $834.47 (food, prizes, and other items) Total Expenses = $3121.97

Income – expenses = $1219.06 profit from the 2016 All American Rally

Submitted for record on 9/26/16

Brenda Hilderbrandt

TTCM Treasurer

New Signs Going up

I have been in close contact with an extremely helpful gentleman at MDOT trying to find out about signage that will let people

know that there is camping in the area.

Jeremiah was more than happy to send me some forms to fill out for T.T.C.M. Bellevue to get started. He then advised that once

we got people off of the Highway we needed further directions to the grounds and referred me to the Eaton County road commis-

sion where I spoke with another very helpful person there.

I left a message for James and a few day later received a call stating the signage will be installed in the next 3 to 4 weeks. That

being said we will have directional signs at exit 48 off I69, signs as you approach Babcock and finally at the end of Babcock just

before Baseline directing traffic past Bellevue Campground.

We will be MUCH easier to find and hopefully get traffic past the grounds and new members

Jim C

To the membership of TTCM all executive offices are open. This is the offices of: President, Vice President, Treasure, Secretary

and both director of Bellevue and Hesperia. If you have the desire to run for one of these offices you must send a resume to the

MAL chairmen Sandra Jarrell before the Executive meeting in May.

Mrs Sandra Jerrell, 6618 E. Allen Rd. Fenton, Mich. 48430

Thank you

Leo Fitzpatrick Secretary

JTS RV

RV SPECIALIST

7222 S. Pere Marquette Hwy.

Pentwater, Mi. 49449

Ph. (231)869-5033

TTCM Hesperia Sewing Bee

Another successful year for the sewing bee ladies! We had 17 sewing at the September bee. A vote of the ladies resulted in the

following items to be purchased for the Hesperia Club House: A 4 slice toaster, 18 qt roaster and crock pot and a donation to be

made to the Hesperia electric bill. Its time to sign up for the 2017 bee the cost for each bee will be $10 and there is a minimum

of 20 for each bee week. Junes bee is already booked and there are a few spots open for Sept. Date are: June 19th - 24th and

September 18th - 23rd Contact Nancy Hellman @ (231) 788-1645 or Beth Gay @ (517) 869-2303 If you are not sure if you are

already on the list please contact Nancy

Thank You Nancy & Beth

Associate Members

M&M Camping Center Inc.

2960 W. Jefferson

Trenton, MI 48183

1-800-523-6876

www.mm-rvcenter.com

All Brands RV Repair, Inc.

2727 Oakland Ave.

Elkhart, IN 46517

1-574-903-3099

www.allbrandrv.com

Caswell RV

260 South Dexter St.

Ionia, MI 48846

1-800-435-0877

www.caswellrv.com

Kollhoff Insurance

4109 Lake Ave.

Ashtabula, OH 44004

1-800-998-9810

www.kollhoffinsurance.com

National RV Refrigeration

Leon Herschberger – Owner

5660 N. SR 5

Shipshewana, IN 46565

260-768-7059

www.fixyourfridge.com

Mullins Elder Law

Attorney Tina Mullins

123 South Macomb Street

Monroe, MI 48161

734-224-5474

www.mullinselderlaw.com

Jim Carriveau 24884 Saxony Ave. Eastpointe, MI 48021

President:

Roger Vogel

13219 Burgundy St.

Warren, MI 48089

Cell: 596-480-4499

Tubbs752@att.net

Vice President:

Daryl Westphal

5886 N. 400 W. 2985 Irish Acres Dr.

Michigan City, IN 46360-6510

Cell: 219-608-0819

dwestphal222@yahoo.com

Treasurer: Brenda Hilderbrandt

2841 W. Cleveland Rd.

Rothbury, MI 49452

Cell: 231-742-1351

ttcmtreasurer@gmail.com

Bellevue Campground 7418 Baseline Hwy

Bellevue, MI 49021

269-763-3551

From I-94; North on I-69 to Exit 48. Go east on M-78, approx. 2 miles. South Ionia Road, W. Baseline Rd. East to 16 Mile Road. Turn left at stop sign and follow for ¼ mile on the left.

Hesperia Campground

6777 M-20

Hesperia, MI 49421

231-854-9913

From Hesperia – head 3.5 miles west on M-20, From White Cloud – west 16.5 miles on M-20 Campground on the south side.

Secretary:

Leo Fitzpatrick

2985 Irish Acres Dr.

Jackson, MI 49201

Cell: 517-782-4650

TTCMsecretary@gmail.com

Senior Advisor: Dick Hamlin

2288 Dorothea Rd.

Berkley, MI 48072

Cell: 248-877-6304

Double0606@sbcglobal.net

Bellevue Director:

Herman Hazard

2225 Kanas Ave

Saginaw, MI 48601

Cell: 989-274-5307

Hesperia Director:

Phillip (Lefty) McGahan

400 E. Michigan Ave

Hesperia, MI 49421

Cell: 231-450-3825

Web Master: Dan Gatchell

2831 Sandra Terrace

St. Joseph, MI 49085 gatchell@ameritech.net

Editor:

Jim Carriveau

24884 Saxony Ave.

Eastpointe, MI 48021

Cell: 586-918-0220

ttcmeditorjim@gmail.com