SANDYS' SCRIBBLES

I wish health and happiness for everyone in 2018 and a year full of fun and games!
Wayne and I left home late this winter, amidst all the ice, snow and freezing rain.  We have just been in Yuma for a week now.  Rushing away can prove expensive, as I left my bin with all my warm weather clothes back home, as well as part of my meds!  Nothing too serious, but a lesson about hurrying too much.
For those of you anxious to get your 2018 scheduling done:

May 24-27 Cowichan Exhibition Grounds.  Changes have been made at this venue.  There is now an equipment storage building in the centre of the parking lot we use. Parking is available elsewhere around the buildings, and depending on numbers we may move to the Scout Hall again.  As well, we will be sharing the grounds with the same Charity event as last year, so moving over beside the Scout Hall would be preferable.
June 21-24 Northwest Area Rally - Milling around at Coos Bay.  Kathie Balogh, our local representative, is finishing her current term as Northwest Area President.  Please show your support and come on out to this Rally for some good fun. Let's try to send Kathie home with some real fanfare!
July 5-8 The Rotary Bowl at Comox Valley Fairgrounds.  This is a new venue for us.  It is a very large grassy area, with some electrical and water.   A short walk through the trees to the river and still close to amenities in town.
August 3-6 Cowichan Bay(tentative)  This area has been shrinking in the last few years, but still a beautiful place to hide for the long weekend!  We will need a front and back row, not everyone will get waterfront.  As well, there will be less "key" issues!
September has nothing booked as of yet.
As always, hosts or meal prep teams are needed.  Please step forward and take a turn.

2018 dues should have been paid to our treasurer by the end of 2017.  If you have not paid but want to continue as a member please mail your $10 to:
Audrey HAUGE
3286 Jacklin Road
Victoria, BC.   V9C 3H5
Wayne and I will be hosting a small get together for Chapter members on Sunday, March 4 th at our Yuma location.  If you will be in the area, please RSVP to smquesnel@gmail.com.  Details will go out to those attending.
Hoping to see all of you, at some time, this year.   Please try to get out and join us, we
just keep on having fun!


Sandy Quesnel, President
Vancouver Islanders Chapter FMCA