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President’s Message

Gopher NewsAugust 2021WBCCI - Unit 059

Mark Your Calendars!It was announced that the 2022 International Rally will be July 23-29 in Fryeburg, Maine.

Just a hop and skip from Kansas City. Several Club Members have already signed up.Please go to AirstreamClub.org/Fryeburg for more information.

Maria and I just returned from an 18-day RV trip to Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri, which included seven days at the 64th Wally Byam Airstream Club, International Rally in Lebanon, Tennessee. We are still trying to process all we’ve done in that time, including both the Rally and the additional stops getting there and coming back.

The trip was great. Regarding the Rally, it was announced that around 750 Airstreams attended. A robust number. MO-KAN attendees included: Kay Corder, Rick & Christine Embers, Lee & Joyce Cantrell, Ed & Jill O’Connor, Julee Shields & Bud McFie, John Bennett and his brother, Larry (they look like brothers), Rachel Payne & friend Dee Genacci, and of course Maria & myself.

(More reporting from the Int’l Rally and the rest of John and Maria’s trip continues on page 3)

https://airstreamclub.org/fryeburg

Missouri-Kansas Airstream Club – GOPHER NEWS

Remember! There’s lots of good info, photos and archived newsletters at our Club’s website:

https://airstreamclub.org/missouri-kansas

Upcoming Mo-Kan Club ActivitiesLUNCHEONS August 7, 2021 – 11:30am

Olive Garden105 N Blue Jay, Liberty, MO

Co-Hosts – Larry & Linda Poage816-628-5064

Co-Hosts Dustin & Christine Whitney913-221-7624

December 4, 2021 – 11:30amHoliday Luncheon

June’s Northland614 Pottawatome Street, Leavenworth, KS

Save the date! More info to come.

RALLIESSeptember 9 - 12, 2021

Fall Installation RallyLouisburg, KSInfo on pages 6 - 9

July 23 - 29, 2022 Airstream Club Int’l Rally

Fryeburg, MaineRegister NOW at AirstreamClub.org/Fryeburg

August Celebrations!Birthdays Anniversaries

Coke Melton - 8/01Betty Sullivan - 8/01Shirley Sutton - 8/09

Earline Foster - 8/13Lee Cantrell - 8/14

David & Cherie Brown - 8/01Charles & Nadine Colbert - 8/07

Important Location Update!Since Pizza Ranch is a buffet, and COVID is

surging again, a decision was made to have the August luncheon at Olive Garden - where we can

be served and have a separate room.

We hope to meet you at a future luncheon or Rally!

Welcome New Members!Alyson & Bret Reimer

Olathe, KS

Stephanie Black-Leslie & Betsy Armbrister

Baldwin City, KS

Larry & Linda Poagevisited DJ’s RV Service in Adel, IA, where they had a Sealtech Exterior Leak Test done on their 2004 Airstream.“We had no visual leaks, but since our Airstream is 17 years old, we felt that the seals should be checked. We were very

Airstream Service Recommendation

impressed and had very few places to seal - such as the awning attachment and door lock.”

“Scott Jensen has previously worked for an Airstream dealer and is very knowledgeable about Airstreams. He can repair about anything. We would recommend him highly! Plus, we enjoyed our daywith Scott & his wife, Jodi.”

[email protected]

This blue-tubed, air-pressure device on the inside of the

camper helps identify leaks on the outside. If you see bubbles

around a seal, you know you’ve found a leak!

Make Reservations with Rutlader

RV Park before

Aug. 8th!

https://airstreamclub.org/missouri-kansas

https://airstreamclub.org/fryeburg


President’s Message (Continued from page 1)

The Rally had something for everyone -

every day. Feel like an early-morning

bike ride? Each day at 7 AM, a group of

about 30 riders peeled off about 10-

miles, turning around after stopping briefly at a local donut shop. Maria and

I rode three times. (Only one flat tire.)

Like Yoga? Each day at 7 AM there was the Yoga Stretch. Think

your dog or cat is the prettiest, most well-behaved or has the best

trick? The Tuesday Pet Show made the determination! (There was

a lot of drama there, man.) Also, I never saw so many Easy-Starts

getting installed on so many Airstream air

conditioners for the BoonDockers. Chapel

and Meditation, Carpentry, Fiber Arts,

Caravan Rally, Region Officer training, Ham

Radio, a 60’s dance, Region 8 breakfast,

Awning info., Cooking in Airstreams, Adult

CPR, Folk Music Jam Sessions, SkyMed Wine

and Cheese, RV Solar training, happy hour

at Julee and Bud’s and much, much more. If

you wanted to be active and informed on anything

Airstream, the Rally was the place to be.

For me, the most moving and memorable aspects of a

vacation are those times when you think you know

what will occur, but the actual event goes past that

and not only grabs you by the gut but also grabs you

by the heart. That happened with me during the

Wednesday evening Band Concert. Who knew that

the Airstream Club has a Concert

Band? And man are they good. They practiced less than a week.

The thirty-six musicians playing eight

songs and ended way too soon for

me. Bobby Taylor’s solo playing

“Gabriel’s Oboe” was very moving

and earned a standing ovation. The

Club is truly lucky to have so many

professionals willing to share their

talents.

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President’s Message (Continued from page 1)

We’ve been back now for two days and I’m still

downloading. The rest of the trip included:

Bardstown KY, the Bourbon Capital of the World,

Next stop was Greenbrier Campground in Gatlinburg, TN. I thought this was one of the best

campgrounds I had been in. Very clean, well maintained and loaded with amenities, including an

adjacent swimming hole within a stream that flows along the property. It was constantly occupied

by children and adults. We took two driving tours through The Great Smoky Mountain National Park in our three days there. One to Cherokee, NC and one to Cades Cove.

location of a prior International Rally - and home of “My Old Kentucky

Home.” The Cantrells and we stayed at My Old Kentucky Home State

Park and attended the Stephen Foster Play—he wrote the song that’s

now the Kentucky State Song. Maria and I also toured the Louisville Slugger Museum, rode our bikes around Louisville and over the Ohio

River, did a bourbon tasting at Angel’s

Envy distillery, had a bourbon flight at

the 1779 Talbott Tavern (the oldest

bourbon bar in the world) and toured

the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. I

would definitely go back to this region.


On the Cherokee drive, we parked at Newfound Gap and walked 100 feet along the Appalachian Trail. I know, I know, it wasn’t the entire 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine, BUT, now Maria and I

can say we walked the trail. At Cades Cove on one of the trails, a bear crossed our trail about 20

feet from us. The thought ran through my mind—should I run, or should I try to “wrassle that bar”

Davy Crocket style, in order to save Maria! I’m sure if that bear got any closer, I would have made

the right decision.

President’s Message (Continued from previous page)

Next, we drove about three hours south to Chattanooga, TN and stayed at Harrison Bay State Park,

located about 15 miles north. We saw the Chattanooga Choo Choo and toured Rock City—the

same one that used to advertise on the tops of barns in the 50’s and 60’s.

The trip also included touring the Ryman Auditorium, seeing a televised concert at the New Grand Ole Opry, touring The Hermitage (the home of President Andrew Jackson), touring Belle Meade

(an historic mansion in Nashville) touring Mammoth Cave National Park just north of Bowling

Green, KY and touring historic Ste. Genevieve, MO on the way home.

See what I mean about being tired? I think its time for a nap.- John

2021 MISSSOURI-KANSAS AIRSTREAM CLUB FALL RALLYGeneral Information

Rutlader’s Outpost RV Park33565 Metcalf Road

Louisburg, KS 66053 September 9-12, 2021 913-377-2722

2021 WBCCI MO-KS AIRSTREAM CLUB FALL RALLYThe fall rally will be held at the Rutlader’s Outpost RV Park. Due to Covid-19 Delta variant concerns, the Board recommens wearing of masks and applicable social distancing. There will be a scheduled tour of War Horses for Veterans (WHFV) facility at Stillwell, KS Friday with a catered lunch to follow, generous donations are welcome. There will be a Star Party starting at 7:00 pm at the Powell Observatory presented by Mr. David Young of the Kansas City Astronomical Society who speak on a wide variety of astronomical topics. A general membership meeting will be held Saturday at 10:30, Board meeting at 9:00 a.m. in the Community room.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONSThere is Louisburg Cider Mill and Country Store (Open M-Sat, 8-6, Sun 9-6) north at Louisburg exit and travel west on the north side not very far. They are famous for apple cider, fruit butter, and cider donuts. The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens (Open M-Tu 8-5, W 7-5, Th 9-8, F, Sat, Sun 9-5) at 8909 W. 179th Street, Overland Park, KS 66013; locate 300 Ac with 1700 species of plants. Hillsdale Lake State Park, 26001 W. 255th Street, Paola, KS 66071 (RV sites may be available, see website for reservations).CAMPGROUND AND AREAThe Rutlader Outpost RV Park property was named after the nature preserve across the street and resides in Miami County, KS for weather information. There are 72-sites with full hook-ups, reservations need to be made a month ahead of time. There is full restroom, shower, laundry (code access), and tornado shelter amenities. There is a catch-and-release fishing pond that is fully stocked with trout, blue gill, and catfish. If it’s a really big fish, e.g., a >14 lb. catfish, the fish may be kept.RALLY COUPONThe fees include catered lunch at WHFV tour, Star Party reservation and admission, and two breakfasts, and coffee in the Community room. The Community room is available to the Missouri-Kansas Airstream Club’s reservation. Bring your own table service, except Friday lunch.

RESERVATIONSThe campground policy is to make each camping unit responsible for their reservations -which are $40 per night, reserved by credit card by 8-August-2021. If all 15-sites are reserved Rutlader’s will look for additional sites by a waiting list for cancellations by other RV’s. Camp Hosts are Amber and Richard.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Charles Colbert, [email protected], 913-484-9864


Important!

mailto:[email protected]


2021 MISSSOURI-KANSAS AIRSTREAM CLUB FALL RALLYITINERARY

Rutlader’s Outpost RV Park33565 Metcalf Road

Louisburg, KS 66053 September 9-12, 2021

Note: With the current health concerns over the last year, we recommend masks in the Community Room if not eating and/or drinking..

Thursday, Sept. 9th• Afternoon Arrival of Airstreams at Rutlader’s Outpost.

Friday, Sept. 10th • Morning Breakfast on your own• 11:00 a.m. Tour of War Horses For Veterans (WHFV) (departure at 10:30 a.m.,

caravanning there as a group carpooling, line up in drive behind black Lexus SUV); address: 5600 W. 183rd Street, Stillwell, KS 66085. Park on gravel only, stay off grassy square area (septic system). This is a minimal walking tour of horse stock, stables, and barn and a cart is available for those individuals not wishing to walk. This is a charitable not-for-profit organization for combat veterans, special forces, and first responders suffering from PTSD. They depend on donations from the public and private sponsors. All donations are greatly appreciated. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted.

• 12:00 Noon Lunch at WHFV by Sunset Grill consisting of Hawaiian skewers and Sunset salad, water, and cookies.

• 5:00 p.m. Dinner on your own.• 7:00 p.m. Star Party at Powell Observatory presented by the Kansas City

Astronomical Society. Line up at 6:30 p.m. behind black Lexus SUV in driveway, caravan will travel to the observatory at 26500 Melrose Street, Louisburg, KS 66053. Presentation will happen rain or shine, maybe a clear night for telescope observations.

Saturday, Sept. 11th

• 8:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy at the Community room. Coffee provided. Bring your own service.

• 9:00 a.m. Executive Board Meeting in Community room. • 10:30 a.m. General Membership Meeting in Community room (installation of

officers and recognition of those who have served). • 12 Noon Lunch on your own. • 5:30 p.m. Dinner at Timbercreek Bar and Grill, 14 E. Amity Street, Louisburg,

KS 66053. • Evening Campfire optional

Sunday, Sept. 12th

• 8:00 a.m. Continental breakfast: pastries, juice, and coffee. • 9:00 a.m. Worship Service in Community room • Depart


Rutlader RV Park Map

Map showing to OP Arboretum and War Horses for Veterans locations

General Location of Rutlader Outpost RV Park


Brochure from the War Horses for

VeteransFacility

Need a Mo-Kan Club flag for the Fall Rally?Send a check of $64 to Linda Poage before the “deadline date” of August 15 and have it delivered to you at the Rally! Won’t that be cool?!?

Linda Poage, TreasurerMo-Kan Airstream Club1904 Honeysuckle Ave.Kearney, MO 64060

Mo-Kan Airstream Club Executive Board & VolunteersPresident:

John [email protected]

1st Vice President:Charles Colbert

[email protected] Vice President:

Stephanie [email protected]

3rd Vice President:Rachel Payne

[email protected]

Treasurer:Linda [email protected]

Recording Secretary:Kerstin Roberts

[email protected]

Corresponding Secretary:Glenda [email protected]

Past President:Tim [email protected]

Parliamentarian:Rachel Hughey

[email protected]

Membership Chair:Joyce [email protected]

Newsletter Editor:Kirk [email protected]

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