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Singles International October-November 2015
Newsletter for Singles International Chapter of Family Motor Coach Association 2014 page 1
October-Nov. 2015
Volume 31 Issue 6
Singles International
www.fmca-si.com
President’s Message
Inside this issue:
President’s Message 1
Officers/ Treas. Rep 2
Rally Reports 3
Upcoming events 4-5
Application 6
Calendar 7
Scuttlebutt
SI Website:
fmca-
si.com
Hello Again!
It’s been a quiet time for me since the rally at Madison. I stayed several days at a Corps of Engineers park in Illinois, right on the Mississippi River near Moline, the headquarters of John Deere. I took a tour of the Harvest-er Plant, watching how the combines are built. I also visited the Wild Bill Hickok Museum just across the river in LeClaire, Iowa. This is where Bill was born and lived for several years before going westward. Then, I headed eastward, visiting historical sites in Indiana, Ohio and eventually to Pennsylvania. Hershey was one of the stops. I attended a convention in Philadelphia and a girlfriend from California stayed in the RV while I was gone and then we both did lots of sightseeing not only in Philadelphia but the surrounding area around Lancaster before we parted and I traveled to Stephen, Minnesota to work the sugar beet harvest, a new adventure for me!!
As I write this, the Rocky Mountain Ramble is taking place and I hope there are other S.I. members joining Joanne Harnit at Farmington, New Mexico and having a good time. Next up is the South Central Rally in Conroe, TX and I hope we have representation at that rally, too. Following that rally is the last area rally for 2015, the Eastern Area Rally at Asheville, NC. I spoke with John Hubbard a few days ago who told me nine S.I. members had signed up for the pre-rally. I hope there will be more decid-ing to attend not only the pre-rally but the area rally. It’s a very beautiful area.
Be sure to look at our calendar of events in this issue of the Scuttlebutt to see what rallies are being planned for the holiday times and make plans to attend. I know you will have great time. I expect to be back in Florida in time for the New Year’s gathering at Daytona Beach and look forward to seeing a bunch of S.I. members.
As the next issue will be December, I am wishing all of you a very nice and enjoyable Thanksgiving! See you down the road and please be safe as you travel.
Margie Rodgers
President
Next Input date:
December 1st
Dues for those opting to re-ceive Scuttle-butt by mail will be $15.00/year beginning Octo-ber 1, 2015
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Officers
President
Margie Rodgers
PO Box 2577 PMB 4921
Pensacola, FL 32513
707-429-2610
Executive VP
Jo Wilson
3268 Wilderness Trail
Kissimmee, FL 34746
352-978-6864
Secretary
Claudia Giddens
125 Blue Heron Blvd.
Haines City, FL 33844
OR 210 Rainbow Dr.
Livingston, TX 77399
270-217-8192
Treasurer
John McBeath
3311 Wilderness Trail Kissimmee, FL 34746 407-433-8586 (cell)
407-846-3724 (home)
Rocky Mountain Area VP
Joanne Harnit
124 Rainbow Dr. #2420
Livingston, TX 77399-7396
307-630-7396
Great Lakes Area VP
Louise Swanner
1220 E. Jones Rd. Howell, MI 48855
517-294-4197
South Central Area VP
Judy Porter
144 Rainbow Dr #4425
Livingston, TX 77399
214-770-7751
Northeast Area VP Newsletter Editor VP
Bob Burnham Claudia Giddens
PO Box 203 210 Rainbow Dr #11081
Hinsdale, NH 03451 Livingston, TX 77399
663-762-0172 OR
[email protected] 125 Blue Heron Blvd
Haines City, FL
Southeast Area VP 270-217-8192
Jeannine Fontaine [email protected]
231 Hwy 255 South
Cleveland, GA 30528 National Director
706-200-0876 John Hubbard
[email protected] 147 Rainbow Drive #4757
Livingston, TX 77399
Western Area VP 214-683-9323
Carol Preimesberger [email protected]
120 Rainbow Dr. #2097
Livingston, TX 77399 Alternate National Director
714-231-1414 Joanne Harnit
[email protected] 124 Rainbow Dr/ #2420
Livingston, TX 77399-7396
Vacant: 307-630-7396
Midwest Area VP [email protected]
Northwest Area VP
Eastern Area VP Webmaster:
Bob Kelley
201 Dale Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
860-563-4259
Beginning Cash $7630.76
Income $707.00
Expenses -$498.64
Net Increase/Decrease +$208.36
Cash on Hand 00
Cash in Bank $7839.12
Total Cash $7839.12
Treasurer’s Report June 1-July 31, 2015
Remember your SI dues were due by Oct. 1. Dues are $10 if you get Scuttlebutt by email; $15.00 if they are mailed to you. Please use the form at the end of this newsletter.
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Rally Reports
Rocky mountain Area Rally
Today, October 1, I have just listened to the Maestro brass guys playing Taps after returning from the evening entertainment at the Farmington NM rally, Sept. 29-Oct. 4. SI members Carol Priemesberger, Bob Svitek, and I are attending, but thanks to the registration and parking crews all single attendees were parked in the same area. So, along with friends, the PMs helped us to host Card Bingo on the 29th and have joined us in happy hours, meals and activities. Weather has been beautiful. We depart on Oct 4th and the 3 of us will go to Albuquerque for the Balloon Festival and on Oct 11th will begin travel west to Acoma Pueblo, Malpais and Zuni and other points west. Carol and Bob will then go to Death Valley Days and I to Yuma until we rejoin at the Western Area Rally in Indio CA after New Years and then go to join the various singles groups at Quartzsite AZ.
Ya' All Come West Ya Hear!!! Hugs Joanne Harnit Rocky Mountain Area VP
South Central Area Due to motor home problems, Judy Porter cancelled the pre-rally at Lake Conroe, Tx. The
FMCA rally will beheld in Conroe and I believe several people plan to attend.
New Members George Showman F1007S Marietta, Ga Susan Johnson F213380 Panama City Beach, FL Nan Oliver F445277 Salem. OR
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Upcoming Events
Eastern Area Pre-Rally
Arrangements have been made with Stonebridge Campground in Maggie Valley for the Pre
-Rally for GEAR. Dates are October 11-12 and then caravan on the 13th
to Asheville for the
Eastern Area Rally. The Eastern Area Rally is October 14-18. You must call Stonebridge
to make your own reservation. Their phone number is 828 926-1904. Their address is
1786 Soco Road, Hwy. 19, Maggie Valley, NC 58751. Rates are $27.00 for 30 amp and
$32.00 for 50 amp. When you make your reservation, be sure to mention Singles Interna-
tional for a 10% discount.
Please contact John Hubbard, 214-683-9323, if you are planning to attend. There are lots of things to see and do in the area.
Western Area Pre-rally The Western area SIs will once again be having a pre rally at the Spotlight 29 Casino. The
dates are January 2nd to the 5th. We will caravan into the rally on Tuesday January 5.
Please be sure to sign up for the early day when registering for the Western Area Rally if
you wish to caravan with us. Bob Svitak has graciously agreed to lead the caravan.
Please call Carol Preimesberger (714-231-1414) for more information and directions.
Thanks, we look forward to seeing you in January.
A note from Bob Cotherman, the last charter member
of International
“At 84 and the last SI charter member, I’m still traveling, also roller skating a few days
each week. I’ve been skating over 70 years, a great stress reliever.”
Bob Cotherman 1802 A Street SE #150 Auburn WA 98002-6617
F35955
*** (I also have a picture of him, but I have to get it scanned.)
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Thanksgiving Thanksgiving will be celebrated by Singles International at the American Legion in Titusville, FL
from November 22-30. Parking will be $5/day with bathroom unlocked 24/7 for your convenience. Room
available for cards. Lunch available daily. $30 rally fee with include Thanksgiving dinner, pizza, DJ for
dancing. Contact Bill Molenaar at 321-243-3340
Activities include:
Monday: Pizza dinner
Tuesday: Casino Boat trip—You MUST call Bill and give him your address and birthdate for the boat trip
Cost: $21.00 lunch included, after you spend $20 you will get 20 back.
Wednesday: Dancing with DJ
Thursday: Dinner-Fried turkey dinner
Friday: Dancing with DJ
Saturday: Possible Band
Christmas: December 23-27
Holly Jolly Christmas Rally will be held from December 23-27 at St. John’s RV Park in St. Augustine with
Sandy Johnson and Cheryl Youngblood hosting. Enjoy one of the best light displays in the country!!
Please contact Cheryl at 954-263-6615 to reserve a site. The number of sites is limited so please contact
Cheryl by October 31. Come out and enjoy Christmas with your SI friends.
New Year’s
New Year’s at International RV Park: December 29-January 2. 3175 W. International Speedway Blvd. in Day-
tona Beach , FL. Space is limited so you MUST contact Claudia Giddens to reserve your spot. The park
cost is $20/day with a New Year’s Eve party provided by the park. Beach Party is planned. Rally fee will be
announced later.
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FMCA RALLIES: Register with FMCA
South Central Area Eastern Area Western Area Family Reunion
Oct. 7-11 Oct. 15-18 Jan. 6-10 March 17-20
Conroe ,TX Asheville, NC Indio, CA Perry , GA
Singles International Rallies Rocky Mtn Post GEAR Thanksgiving Rally
Oct 4-11 Oct 11-12 November 22-30
Abiquiu, NM Asheville, NC Titusville, FL
Christmas Rally New Year’s Rally Western Pre Rally
December 23-27 Dec 29-Jan 2 Jan. 2-5
St. Augustine, FL Daytona, FL Indio, CA
Singles International
Chapter of Family Motor Coach Association Membership Application/ Renewal Form/Information Update
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October
October 7 to 11
South Central Area Rally
Conroe, Texas
GEAR Pre-rally
11-12
Maggie Valley, NC
Host: John Hubbard
Eastern Area Rally
Oct. 14 to 18
Asheville, N.C.
February
NO SEA RALLY
November
Thanksgiving
22-30
American Legion
Titusville, FL
Host: Bill Molenaar
December
Christmas
23-27
St. Augustine, FL
Hosts: Sandy Johnson
Cheryl Youngblood
New Year’s
Dec 29-Jan 2
Daytona Beach, FL
Hosts: Claudia Giddens
Jeannine Fontaine
January
Western Area Pre-Rally
2-9
Spotlight Casino
Host: Carol Preimesberger
6-10
Western Area Rally
Indio, CA
March
Perry Pre-Rally
Host: Jeannine Fontaine
17-20
FMCA Family Reunion
Perry, Ga.
2015-16 Rally calendar
Next Issue Deadline: December 1
Singles International Claudia Giddens, Scuttlebutt Editor 125 Blue Heron Blvd. Haines City, FL 33844 October-November 2015