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The opinions expressed in this publication are those
of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the
viewpoints of Teton Club International or any of its
officers.
Any technical advice is not intended to substitute for
the advice of a professional mechanic or authorized
RV service technician and TCI accepts no liability.
The newsletter is published quarterly in February,
May, August, and November. Deadline for articles is
the 20th of the month preceding publication. All let-
ters, articles, art, and photographs are subject to
editing, alteration, or may be condensed.
Please mail or email all articles to:
Laura Schrock, TCI Editor
18596 Gun Club Rd.
Arcola, IL 61910
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (217) 254-9939
President’s Message..…………..…......1, 3
Your TCI Officers………………....……...…2
Do you friends …..………………………….3
Treasures Report…………………………….4
Sunshine Corner Report ……...………....5
Rally Registrations……............9,11, 13
Announcements./For Sale…..….……...15
Welcome New Members…………….....14
Dues Forms………...…………..……....…..16
New Members Form………………..……...17
A PUBLICATION OF TETON CLUB INTERNATIONAL * VOLUME 31: NO 1* February 2020
A Message from the President
I hope everyone had a healthy and joyous holiday
season!
There have been some changes to the TCI bylaws, at
the annual meeting in Oklahoma City we adopted a resolution to
allow friends and family of TCI members to join TCI, the entire
membership voted on it via email and it passed, so talk to your
friends and family who enjoy RVing and see if they would like to
join our Family of Friends. All of us need to work to keep the
membership alive and going so we can have a 50th Anniversary
Rally.
Speaking of rallies the West rally is in Camp
Verde, AZ. begining on April 16 and runs
thru April 22. Lots to see in Arizona, Arizona
Copper Museum, Tuzigoot National Monu-
ment, if you like petro glyphs the V-Bar -V
Heritage site is one of the attractions featuring 1032 petro
glyphs. Any questions contact Theresa & Roy Simonson.
Make plans to attend the East rally in Hasting, MI. The rally be-
gins on May 11 and runs thru May 16. The timing is great as the
tulip festival will be concluding and the tu-
lips should be beautiful. For all you cereal
lovers we will get to see the Kellogg Man-
sion, W.K. Kellogg was the founder of Kel-
logg cereal brand. Car lovers we will be vis-
iting the Gilmore car museum which is one
of the largest in the country. Any questions contact Dan Parker.
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TCI International 2019-2020 Officers
President……………………….…...……. Jeff Engel #316
1st Vice President……………...……… Laura Schrock #1407
2nd Vice President………………...….. Dottie Repka #1603
3rd Vice President……………...…….. N/A
4th Vice President……………...…….. Mike Ryan #1654
Secretary/Treasurer……………...…...Stephanie Engel #316
East Region 2019-2020 Officers
President ......................................... Franz Petersen #1567
1st Vice President .......................... Dan Parker #1558
2nd Vice President ......................... Dave Chermak #1025
3rd Vice President…………….……...… N/A
4th Vice President………………………..N/A
Secretary/Treasurer ....................... Jeff Engel #316
Historian .......................................... Jeff Engel #316
Sunshine Committee
Chairperson……………………………...………Helen Petersen #1567
Newsletter Editor
Chairperson……………………………...……...Laura Schrock #1407
Webmaster
Chairperson……………………………...……...Jeff Engel #316
Historian
Chairperson…………………………………..…Tudy Jacobson #1041
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’S TIME TO PAY YOUR DUES!!IME
West Region 2019-2020 Officers
President……………….… Gary Wood #1615
1st VP………………………… Roy Simonson #1689
2nd VP………………....……. N/A
3rd VP……………...………… N/A
4th VP………………………….N/A
Secretary/Treasurer........Karen Cole #1504
Historian………….….……....Mary Walker #1393
By-Laws Committee
Chairperson ………………………..…...…..…N/A
E……………………………………..…………....N/A
W………………………………….…….......…...N/A
Membership Committee
Chairperson ………...……………….………...N/A
E……………………………………...…………...N/A
W…………………………………………...……..N/A
2020 Rally Calendar
TCI International Rally: Nebraska City , NE September 24th– Oct. 1st, 2020
TCI East Region Rally: Hastings, MI May 11th—May 16th, 2020
TCI West Region Rally: Camp Verde, AZ April 16th—April 22, 2020
TCI Club Officers
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( continued from page 1)
Tudy & Jake Jacobson and Dennis & Kathy Inman are manning a booth at the
Chapter Fair of the FMCA Convention in Tuscan, AZ, March 26 thru March 29 to
promote TCI. Tudy has free one day passes to the convention. If you are part of the
TCI FMCA Chapter and are in the area think about going to the convention and or
helping to man our TCI booth. Online registration ends March 17th so please con-
tact Tudy or Dennis for more info.
Enjoy your summer travels, stay safe and we will see you in Nebraska City Septem-
ber 24 thru September 30 for the 2020 International Rally. I don’t know how many
of you are Air Force Veterans but the Strategic Air Command Museum is a must see
if you are an Air Force Vet! There are lots of things to see in the Nebraska City /
Omaha area, and of course there will be lots of food to keep all of us Tetoners hap-
py. Contact Laura & Ervin Schrock for more info.
I heard from Glenn Donaldson, who worked for Teton Homes and attended the OKC rally with his wife
Kathy, they purchased an RV and plan to be at the Nebraska City Rally. Now I know you want to know if
they bought a TETON well you will have to come to the rally to find out!
Jeff Engel #316
TCI President
Do You Have Friends or Family that Enjoy RVing?If so, consider asking them to join our Family of Friends
I t may be hard to believe that TCI has been in existence for 30 years. Even though Teton Homes
closed in 2008, our club has lasted because we live up to the motto “A Family of Friends”. Since Te-
tons are no longer made, we needed to make changes in our bylaws to keep our club going. The lat-
est bylaw change was voted into effect December 2019 which allows our existing members to recom-
mend/sponsor friends or family, that own an RV, to join TCI no matter what brand it is.
If you know someone that would enjoy being a member of TCI, please ask them to fill out the application
at Tetoners.org or give them an application to mail in. Please send me an email at tciweb-
[email protected] to let me know the name of the people you are recommending/sponsoring and ask
them to include your name on the application on the “Introduced by” line.
Also if you are not already a member of our East and/or West Regions, please consider joining one or
both regions. Application for regions are included in this newsletter.
Stephanie Engel #316
Secretary/Treasurer
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TCI Treasurer’s Report December 31, 2019
TCI Checking Account Balance January 1, 2019 $8,303.22 Dues Account Balance Jan 1, 2019 7,103.22
Income: Dues 2,025.00
Expenses: Website 354.31 Rally Master Jackets 2019 &
President’s Gift 157.63 Offset Rally Expenses 903.46 Rally Camping RM & Sec/Treas. 833.00 Mail Forwarding & Postage 215.91 Newsletter & Directory 124.61 Office Supplies -0- Sunshine 39.88 Name Badges 656.26 PayPal Fees 49.52 FMCA Chapter Processing Fee 35.00
Total Expenses 3,369.58
Dues Account Balance December 31, 2019 $5,758.64
2019 Rally Account Balance January 1, 2019 $ 400.00
Income: Less Refunds 5,039.87
Expenses: Entertainment 957.00 Food 4,062.15 Deco, Printing 420.72
Total Expenses 5,439.87
2019 Rally Balance December 31, 2019 $ -0-
2020 Rally Account Balance January 1, 2019 $ -0-
Income: $ 625.00 Expenses: $ -0-
2020 Rally Balance December 31, 2019 $ 625.00
Balance in TCI Checking Account December 31, 2019 $6,383.64
TCI Treasurers Report 12.31.19.docx January 2, 2020
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Sunshine Corner
In January 2020, I sent a card to Bob Repka for hip replacement and a card to Dottie Repka for
having difficulty with her hand.
Also, I sent a card to Pat McFall for the death of her husband.
If you know of anyone in our club, that is sick, or having difficulty and might need a little cheering up,
please notify me, using the e-mail address: [email protected]
Thank you, and may God Bless you all.
Helen Petersen #1567
The 45th piece and last ofthe Land Rush Monument.
To see this Monument display is breath taking!
The Land Rush Scluptures in Oklahoma City
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TCI- Winter Luncheon in Kissimmee, FL
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From Banjo Museum in OKC.
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History and Fun in the Verde Valley of Arizona
Hello fellow Tetoners!
We are looking forward to hosting you at our rally April 16-22 in the Verde Valley of Arizona. Some of you have asked about the cabins at Zane Grey RV Village. I have reserved two of the non-loft cabins for the rally.
Here is what the website says about them: Each cabin for rent is fully-furnished with everything you need to stay a night, a week, or a month! Cab-ins include full kitchens, a bathroom, private bedroom, comfortable living area, and HD satellite TV! Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors on the spacious covered porch with stone gas fireplace and outdoor furniture and pro-pane grill.
And here are some pictures.
And there are more on this website: https://www.zanegreyrv.com/cabins/
Since April is considered high season, the manager of Zane Grey has asked me to urge all Tetoners to make their reservations (camping or cabin) as soon as possible, but no later than March 1st. At that point I will need to release any unspoken-for sites.
If you have any questions, please call Theresa at 610-910-4033 or Roy at 610-910-4132.
Directions: Do Not Use GPS From southbound I-17 take exit 287. Drive 8.5 miles east on AZ- 260. Look for mile post 227, then go 1/4 mile farther. Look for the park on the left side of the road. From northbound I-17 take exit 285. Turn right onto
General Crook Trail (AZ-260) and go about 7 miles. Look for mile post 227, then go 1/4 mile farther. Look for the park on the left side of the road.
Early arrivals/late stays welcome, just contact the
campground.
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NAME: Last First Spouse /Companion_
Address Email
City State ZIP TCI Number
Number of Adults Guests Telephone
RV Make/Model: Length of RV: Towed: Hauler/Length:
If you are a Vegan or have special dietary needs please contact the Host.
COST: $80* PER RIG (2 PEOPLE) $40* PER RIG (1 PERSON) $40* EXTRA PERSON (IN YOUR RIG) AMOUNT ENCLOSED: IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TCI RALLY, you will probably need club rally badges. If you do, attach a note showing names as you would like them to
appear on each badge. Include the state you want on your badge. If we have enough lead-time, you will receive your free badge(s) when you arrive at the rally.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN THE FOLLOWING:
The undersigned hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, Teton Club International and regional officers of any and all liabilities, claims, losses, damages, injuries and reasonable attorney fees which may rise as a result from, or relate to this rally; or the negligence, omissions or lack of care of its officers during the time period specified above. Cancellation in accordance with TCI by-laws.
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Make Checks Payable to: Teton Club West Region
US Funds Only
Mail To: Karen Cole
TCI West Region Treasurer 230 Rainbow Dr. #13031
Livingston, TX 77399
*Camping fee is $44.74 per night full hookups.
Cabin Rentals $119.00 plus tax Mention that you are with the Teton Club
when you make your reservation. Campsite Reservation Deadline March 15, 2020
Pay As You Go Rally Activities: • Tuzigoot National Monument• Old Town Cottonwood• Arizona Copper Art Museum• Historic Clarkdale – First Company Town walking tour• Fort Verde State Historic Park (1870-1880) walking tour• Verde Valley Archaeology Center • V-Bar-V Heritage Site (1,032 petroglyphs)• Montezuma’s Well National Monument
April 16 – April 22 2020 Zane Grey RV Park
4500 E Highway 260 Camp Verde, AZ 86322
928 - 567 - 4320 https://www.zanegreyrv.com
Payment In Full Due By March 1, 2020
Questions? Contact: Rally Hosts Theresa & Roy Simonson #1689 [email protected]
610-910-4033 Contact the host if you register 3/1 - 3/15
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2020 East Regional Rally
May 11th -16th , 2020
H i Tetoners,
It’s January and the East Regional rally is just 4 months away. We have lots of exciting things
planned and we would like to showcase some of them over the next few months.
A trip to Hickory Corners, the home of the 90 acre Gilmore Car Museum is one of our planned attractions.
Walk right up to automotive history at the Gilmore. There are nearly 400 vehicles and a wide range of
brands and models from Model As to Cadillacs, Pierce Arrows to Duesenbergs, Studebakers t o Chevrolet
and more. There are also exhibits that capture the best of each automotive era; cars from the Nickel and
Brass eras to the Classics and Post War, plus favorites from the ‘50s and ‘60s.
During our visit there will be a special exhibit “Women Who Motor” offering a glimpse into women and the
automobile.
One of many of the permanent exhibits is “A Century of Motorcycles”. The museum features rare exam-
ples of bikes from the past including a 1947 Indian Chief, a rare 1910 Cleveland and the 1952 Triumph
TrophyTRS ridden by the famous Fonz from the TV show Happy Days..
Below is the registration for the May 11th Rally in Hastings Mi .Hope to see you there.
Any questions about the rally please email [email protected] or [email protected] or
call 269-838-6057 or 269-795-9658.
Dan and Linda Parker, #1559
Rallymasters
NAME: Last First Spouse /Companion_
Address Email
City State ZIP TCI Number
Number of Adults Guests Telephone
RV Make/Model:
Length of RV:
Towed: Hauler/Length:
Do you require anything special due to health or other concerns?
COST: $425* PER RIG (2 PEOPLE) $215* PER RIG (1 PERSON) $215* EXTRA PERSON (IN YOUR RIG) AMOUNT ENCLOSED:
IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TCI RALLY, you will probably need club rally badges. If you do, attach a note showing names as you would like them to appear on each badge. Include the state you want on your badge. If we have enough lead-time, you will receive your free badge(s) when you arrive at the rally.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN THE FOLLOWING:
The undersigned hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, Teton Club International and regional officers of any and all liabilities, claims, losses, damages, injuries and reasonable attorney fees which may rise as a result from, or relate to this rally; or the negligence, omissions or lack of care of its officers during the time period specified above. Cancellation in accordance with TCI by-laws.
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date:
Make Checks Payable to: Teton Club East Region
US Funds Only
Mail To: Jeff Engel
TCI East Region Treasurer 15217 Greater Groves Blvd
Clermont, Fl 34714
*Call Campground Directly for Camping Reservations *Camping fee is $28 per night full hookup 50 amp Full hookup sites are very limited reserve early. 30 amp water electric are $23 per night. Camping Cabins are also available call for pricing. Dump station available but no Honey Wagon service.
Rally Fee Includes: • Gilmore Car Museum Tour • Holland Tulips & Attractions • History Channel Mystery Guest??? • Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum • Founders Brewery Tour • W.K. Kellogg Manor House • Many Meals Included • Vendor Day Optional Area Attractions • Fredrick Meijer Gardens • Bontragers & Johnson RV Salvage • Tanger Outlet Mall • B & G Discount
Michawana Campground 5800 Head Lake Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 269 – 623 – 3035
michawanacamp.com
May 11, 2020 - May 16, 2020 6 Nights Camping
Payment In Full Due By March 15, 2020
Questions? Contact: Rally Hosts
Dan & Linda Parker #1559 d a n t k p a r k e r @ y a h o o . c o m
D 269-838-6057 L 269-838-6058
Directions: From US 131, exit 61 E onto Hwy M179 E for 16 Miles, turn right on M43 W for 5.6 miles, turn right on Head Lake Rd for .8 miles campground on left
Early arrivals & Late departures welcome Call directly for reservations. Mention Teton Rally – Dan Parker
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W e are hosting our rally in Nebraska City, NE. The area is an older area.it still gives the older town
feeling.
The town has 11 museums in it.
There are several small restaurants in town too. We’re only about 45 minutes from Omaha or Lincoln.
We are planning to do something every day. But also give you plenty of time to explore on your own.
The campground is clean and nicely run. Here are a couple of pics of the grounds. The have a grilling
area even that we will be able to use.
Hoping to see you all there!!
Ervin & Laura Schrock, 1407
Rally Host
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Rally Fee Includes:
Museums in Nebraska City
Strategic Air Command Aero Space Museum
Brownville Village Theatre
Dinner Cruise
A day in Omaha
Catered Meals
NAME: Last _______________________________ First ____________________ Spouse /Companion____________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________ Email ___________________________
City _____________________________ State ____________________ ZIP _____________________ TCI Number ________________
Number of Adults ______________ Guests ________________ Telephone _________________________________________________
RV Make/Model:________________________ Length of RV: ________ Towed:_________ Hauler/Length__________
Do you require anything special due to health or other concerns? ________________________________________________________
Cost: $ 425.Per Rig (2 People) $220 Per Rig (1 Person) $ Extra Person (in your rig) Amount Enclosed: ________________.
IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TCI RALLY, you will probably need club rally badges. If you do, attach a note showing names as you would like them to appear on each
badge. Include the state you want on your badge. If we have enough lead-time, you will receive your free badge(s) when you arrive at the rally.
*Camping fee is $38.75/night full hookup. Call park at 402-873-6866 and tell them you are with TCI group. Addi-
tional nights available at $38.75 per night.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN THE FOLLOWING:
The undersigned hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, Teton Club International and regional officers of any and all liabilities, claims, losses, damages, injuries and reasonable attorney fees which may rise as a result from, or relate to this rally; or the
negligence, omissions or lack of care of its officers during the time period specified above. Cancellation in accordance with TCI by-laws.
Signature: _________________________ Date: _________ Signature:___________________________ Date:__________
Make Checks Payable to:
Teton Club International
US Funds Only
Mail To:
Stephanie Engel
TCI Secretary Treasurer
3916 Potsdam Ave. #2590
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-7048
Payment In Full Due
By July 1st, 2020
Questions Contact Rally Master
Ervin & Laura Schrock, #1407
Email: [email protected]
217-259-2678- (Ervin)
217-254-9939-(Laura)
Victorian Acres
RV Park & Campgrounds
6591 Hwy 2
Nebraska City, NE 68410
For reservations: (402) 873-6866
www.victorianacresrvpark.com
September 24th– September 30th, 2020
Directions: Take I-29N from St Joseph, MO
then take exit 10 for IA-2W. It is right off High-
way 2 in Nebraska.
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NEW MEMBERS
#1747
Jasper & Julie Davis
PO Box 1365
Georgetown, KY 40324
Phone Number: 859-595-0115
Email: [email protected]
#1748
Roger & Carol Rutledge
2200 N. Hampton Road
New Carlisle, OH 45344
Phone Number: 937-284-2457
Email: [email protected]
#1749
Darren & Sandy O’Brien
396C Golfview Road
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone Number: 561-262-3702
Email: [email protected]
#1750
Scott & Sheila Gilbert
PO Box 1112
Glenrock, WY 82637
307-220-3163
Email: 307clean-
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Please email all articles to: Laura Schrock #1407, Editor [email protected]
Editorial Philosophy
W e are a Family of Friends, dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of our Teton or Continental Coach RVs and the camaraderie of our members. Reflecting this, the newsletter is looking for positive and upbeat articles that we would be proud to share with everyone, including our chil-
dren. There will be no profanity or “off-color” articles in the newsletter: anything that needs to be said can be said in an adult manner. While we encourage technical articles that point out problems and offer solutions, we will not print negative articles that directly attack TCI, its Members, or Forks RV.
The newsletter doesn’t accept advertising but will print notices of sale for a club member's Teton trailer and/or tow vehicle. Following TCI Board guidelines: sale notices will be brief, including member name, and TCI number; vehicle/trailer make, model and age; a few descriptive words; and the member’s phone number and/or address.
Laura Schrock #1407, Editor
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A n n o u n c e m e n t s
Any Tetoners passing through Ohio and need an over night stop
Contact R. David Doerr , #1515 at 740-398-3530
They are in the Fredericktown.
Last Name:________________ First Name:________________ Spouse / Companion:_______________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State/Province: __________________ Zip: ____________
TCI Number: ________________ FMCA # if member: ________________
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You are invited to join Teton Club International a club dedicated to helping fellow owners enjoy there Tetons to the fullest.
Welcome New MembersCurrent Teton Owners and former TCI members are
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