Hello everyone,
Here is the information on the Seal Bay Rally July 8th - 11th.
Getting There:
Directions to Seal Bay RV Park when heading North or South on Highway 19.
From the Inland Island Highway (route 19):
Take exit 117 off Highway, merge right onto Comox Valley Parkway. Turn left
on Cliffe Avenue, turn right onto 17th Street bridge, turn left at lights
and follow the road, Superstore is on the right, turn right at the lights
onto Ryan Road, Following signs for Powell River Ferry/CFB Comox.
Up and over the hill past COSTCO turn left onto Anderton Road (Esso gas
station on your right). Take the 1st left staying on Anderton Road, this
becomes Waveland Road on the bend. Larch Road is on your left where there is
a sharp right hand bend (Approx. 2.5 miles on the left).
GPS Coordinates: 49.752152, -124.959433
Arrival time:
Arrival on the 8th is 11:00 a.m. onward
Departure on the 11th by 1200 Noon.
Meals:
July 8th Dinner: POTLUCK
Please provide a portion for 6 to 8 persons.
The club will provide the Meat (Roasted Chicken Legs, and buns)
Members last names beginning “A” through “H” to provide a salad or side
dish. Members last names beginning “M” through “Z” to provide desserts.
July 9th Breakfast: The “Comox Crew” will provide a breakfast
Dinner: Laurel Macauley will provide a Pasta dinner
July 10th Breakfast: The Bloggs and Hauges will provide Texas toast and
Bacon and fruit salad
Dinner: The Orrs will provide Hamburgers
July 11th Breakfast: A light continental breakfast of assorted buns,
yogurts, fruit salad.
Safe Driving and we will see you at the Rally.
Cheers
Joe Blogg (Additional info at previous Post May 28th)
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Vancouver Islanders Annual General Meeting
Vancouver Islanders – FMCA
May 25, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Linda Verruyt. The entire Vancouver Islanders Executive Board was present.
The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, July 18, 2012 was waived. The minutes are posted on the Vancouver Islanders Blog and copies were available at this meeting. It was moved by Paul Couture to accept the minutes as written. There were no errors or omissions. The motion was seconded by Jan Orr. Motion carried.
Audrey Hauge gave the Treasurer’s Report. Funds in the bank account at this date are $6,745.49. There was a discussion on the funds over $5,000. The discussion was tabled to be brought up under new business. The Treasurer’s Report will be filed with the minutes.
Old Business:
Ken William’s Memorial award: There was discussion on how this award should be administered. Sandy Quesnel made a motion to table this discussion until new business. Seconded by Laurel Macauley. Motion carried.
New Business:
Rally Sites: Linda Verruyt asked Joe Blogg to report on future sites.
Seal Bay: July 8th – 11th. Joe reported that Seal Bay is holding 30 service sites at a cost of $90 + tax. And 15 dry camping sites at a cost $75 + tax. Members will pay their own site fees. Rally fees will be in addition. There is a dump station available.
Cowichan Bay: Aug. 13th. – 17th
Joe is working with the site managers on cost and dates.
Pacific Playground or Alternate Lower Island Site: Sept 12th. – 15th
Joe is working on this for costs and dates.
Joe will advise the August and September particular as soon as they are confirmed.
Joe asked for a show of hands of the members that would like to return to Cowichan Exhibition Grounds for the May 2014 rally.
John Van Schaik made a motion to return to the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds for May 2014 rally. Seconded by Paul Couture. Motion carried.
Webmaster: Gary Ousey has graciously agreed to continue as our webmaster. Thank you for all your hard work!
National Director Report: Kathie Balogh, Vancouver Islander’s National Director reported that there will be an election for the 4 National Officers at the 50th Anniversary Family Reunion in Gillette, WY on June 19, 2013. She mentioned all the candidates and encouraged all members to read the resumes in the April FMC magazine. Kathie would like any suggestions and input on how we would like her to vote. Please either talk with her at the rally or email her prior to June 10th.
National Directors Stipend: Wolf Schlichting made a motion to change the National Director stipend for the National Convention when the Governing Board is in session (once a year) from$100 to $250, if the convention is in the West and to $500. If the convention is in the East. The motion was seconded by Sandy Quesnel. Motion carried.
Ken Williams Memorial Award: After a lengthy discussion, Lynda Daniel made a motion that the award be used at the rally the winners name is drawn. Sandy Quesnel seconded. Motion carried.
Laurel Macauley made a motion that the amount of the award be set at $75. Seconded by Andy Balogh. Unanimous by membership. Motion carried.
Treasurers Report: There was a discussion on the bank balance being over $5000. And what should be done regarding the extra funds (above $5,000). Some suggestions were spend the excess on the membership or donated to charity. The general consensus was it would be very difficult for all members to agree on one charity. Andy Balogh clarified a point that the only time the club would be under scrutiny for taxes would be if the bank balance was to exceed $10,000. It was brought up that this topic had been covered in the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of May24, 2008. It was decided to follow the previous decision in those minutes.
Elections: The Annual General Elections were held and the following list indicates the newly elected and previously elected Executive Board and shows their term of office as of this date.
Newly Elected
President - Joe Blogg elected to a 2 year term.
Newly Elected
Senior Vice President - Wolf Schlichting elected to a 2 term. To fill a vacancy.
Reelected
Vice President - Bob Orr elected to 1 year term to complete year 2 of Wolf Schlichting term.
Vice President - Matt Blogg to complete 2nd year of 2 year term.
Reelected
Treasurer - Audrey Hauge elected to 2 year term.
Secretary - Barb Norton to complete 2nd year of 2 year term.
Reelected
National Director - Kathie Balogh elected to 2 year term.
Reelected
Alternate National Director Wayne Quesnel elected to 2 year term.
Andy Balogh made a motion to adjourn at 11:05 a.m. Seconded by Mick Hargreaves.
Barb Norton
Secretary
May 25, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Linda Verruyt. The entire Vancouver Islanders Executive Board was present.
The reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, July 18, 2012 was waived. The minutes are posted on the Vancouver Islanders Blog and copies were available at this meeting. It was moved by Paul Couture to accept the minutes as written. There were no errors or omissions. The motion was seconded by Jan Orr. Motion carried.
Audrey Hauge gave the Treasurer’s Report. Funds in the bank account at this date are $6,745.49. There was a discussion on the funds over $5,000. The discussion was tabled to be brought up under new business. The Treasurer’s Report will be filed with the minutes.
Old Business:
Ken William’s Memorial award: There was discussion on how this award should be administered. Sandy Quesnel made a motion to table this discussion until new business. Seconded by Laurel Macauley. Motion carried.
New Business:
Rally Sites: Linda Verruyt asked Joe Blogg to report on future sites.
Seal Bay: July 8th – 11th. Joe reported that Seal Bay is holding 30 service sites at a cost of $90 + tax. And 15 dry camping sites at a cost $75 + tax. Members will pay their own site fees. Rally fees will be in addition. There is a dump station available.
Cowichan Bay: Aug. 13th. – 17th
Joe is working with the site managers on cost and dates.
Pacific Playground or Alternate Lower Island Site: Sept 12th. – 15th
Joe is working on this for costs and dates.
Joe will advise the August and September particular as soon as they are confirmed.
Joe asked for a show of hands of the members that would like to return to Cowichan Exhibition Grounds for the May 2014 rally.
John Van Schaik made a motion to return to the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds for May 2014 rally. Seconded by Paul Couture. Motion carried.
Webmaster: Gary Ousey has graciously agreed to continue as our webmaster. Thank you for all your hard work!
National Director Report: Kathie Balogh, Vancouver Islander’s National Director reported that there will be an election for the 4 National Officers at the 50th Anniversary Family Reunion in Gillette, WY on June 19, 2013. She mentioned all the candidates and encouraged all members to read the resumes in the April FMC magazine. Kathie would like any suggestions and input on how we would like her to vote. Please either talk with her at the rally or email her prior to June 10th.
National Directors Stipend: Wolf Schlichting made a motion to change the National Director stipend for the National Convention when the Governing Board is in session (once a year) from$100 to $250, if the convention is in the West and to $500. If the convention is in the East. The motion was seconded by Sandy Quesnel. Motion carried.
Ken Williams Memorial Award: After a lengthy discussion, Lynda Daniel made a motion that the award be used at the rally the winners name is drawn. Sandy Quesnel seconded. Motion carried.
Laurel Macauley made a motion that the amount of the award be set at $75. Seconded by Andy Balogh. Unanimous by membership. Motion carried.
Treasurers Report: There was a discussion on the bank balance being over $5000. And what should be done regarding the extra funds (above $5,000). Some suggestions were spend the excess on the membership or donated to charity. The general consensus was it would be very difficult for all members to agree on one charity. Andy Balogh clarified a point that the only time the club would be under scrutiny for taxes would be if the bank balance was to exceed $10,000. It was brought up that this topic had been covered in the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of May24, 2008. It was decided to follow the previous decision in those minutes.
Elections: The Annual General Elections were held and the following list indicates the newly elected and previously elected Executive Board and shows their term of office as of this date.
Newly Elected
President - Joe Blogg elected to a 2 year term.
Newly Elected
Senior Vice President - Wolf Schlichting elected to a 2 term. To fill a vacancy.
Reelected
Vice President - Bob Orr elected to 1 year term to complete year 2 of Wolf Schlichting term.
Vice President - Matt Blogg to complete 2nd year of 2 year term.
Reelected
Treasurer - Audrey Hauge elected to 2 year term.
Secretary - Barb Norton to complete 2nd year of 2 year term.
Reelected
National Director - Kathie Balogh elected to 2 year term.
Reelected
Alternate National Director Wayne Quesnel elected to 2 year term.
Andy Balogh made a motion to adjourn at 11:05 a.m. Seconded by Mick Hargreaves.
Barb Norton
Secretary
Sunday, June 02, 2013
GOLF THAT IS
If you are interested in playing nine (9) holes of golf and will be attending the Seal Bay Rally, the “Comox Golf Club” has two openings for a group of golfers on either the 9th or10th of July after 2 P.M. Cost is $21 for the nine holes.
So pack your clubs and contact our point man Mr. Don Armstrong as time is closing on this offer and he needs to know ASAP to reserve your spot. Please let Don know which day you would prefer.
Don can be contacted at: dunrovin3@shaw.ca
Golfing stories are like fishing stories they just get better with time.
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