SEAL BAY RALLY UPDATE

FMCA VANCOUVER ISLANDERS’ SEAL BAY RALLY
(In on July 26, 2016 and out July 29, 2016)

Mama Mia we are such a small group coming out to play and dine!!!

The following members have committed to attend:
            Sandy and Wayne Quesnel
            Barbara Lucas
            Darlene & Clarence Zimmerman
            Linda & George O’Brian
            Judy & Roy Fedirchuk
            Frances & Lance McGill
            Dianne & Don Norman
            Lynda & Keith Daniel

      As we keep hearing that we might have postal service or we might not, I thought it wise to touch base with our membership and encourage those of you interested in attending the Seal Bay rally to get in touch with me.

     If your name is not listed above and you have sent me your cheque, let me know.

Just a few reminders of information needed with your cheque:
            I need the length of the coach you are bringing.
If you want to stencil a T-shirt with Darlene, let us know so Darlene can organize enough stencils and paints for everyone.  BRING YOUR OWN COTTON OR COTTON BLEND T-SHIRT.
            Don’t forget Sandy’s fun painting class – let us know if you want to take part so Sandy can pick up enough canvas and paints for the group.

            FOR OUR SINGLES:  I am sorry we forgot to put a cost in our e-mail for you.  The single cost to attend the rally would be $162.50 ($130.00 for camping and ½ fee for the meals).

           The cut off for this rally is not until July 18th and the postal situation may be all ironed out by then, however, I still encourage those of you interested in attending to get in touch with me either by phone at:  250-758-5393  or  e-mail at:  danielden@shaw.ca

            For anyone wishing to drop a cheque off at our home, there is a secure mailbox on our front gate at:  340 CARNOUSTIE PLACE  NANAIMO  BC  V9T 4J1

           Once we know how many members we have attending, Sandy will be in touch with you regarding meal planning.

            Looking forward to seeing many of you there, Lynda and Keith Daniel, Sandy & Wayne Quesnel, and Darlene & Clarence Zimmerman (rally hosts)

Western Rally At Cowichan PICTURES

More Pictures click HERE

And for more HERE too.

VANCOUVER ISLANDERS CHAPTER AGM

VANCOUVER ISLANDERS CHAPTER FMCA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MAY 29, 2016 DUNCAN, BC

     Executive Board Members Attending

     President: Sandy Quesnel

     Vice Presidents: Matt Blogg and Wayne Hendricks

     Alternate National Director: Wayne Quesnel

     Secretary: Barbara Lucas

     Treasurer: Audrey Hauge

     National Director: Andy Balogh

The meeting was called to order at 9:37 am.

The minutes of the previous meeting, May 23, 2015, were accepted as amended.

The treasurer’s report is as follows for Jan 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015:

   Bank Balance Forward $7,255.04

   Income:

          Dues                                 330.00

          Rally                                 927.65

          Raffles & Fines                  126.50

1384.15

   Expenses:

          KW Awards                         225.00

          Directors                            500.00

          Office Supplies                   126.17

          Club Trailer Ins & Lic          231.00

          Bank S/C                              30.00

          Rally Exp                            263.31

                                                 1394.48

         Net Loss                                                            10.33

Bank Balance as at December 31, 2015            $7,244.71

Unfinished Business

Rally Sites:

We still need sites for future rallies. Someone from the executive must be involved to reserve sites or to enter into a contract on behalf of the Vancouver Islanders. Sites suggested include: Cluxewe in Campbell River, Qualicum Bay, Parry’s in Parksville, Pedder Bay, Living Forest, Coombs fairgrounds or rodeo grounds, and Saanich fairgrounds.

Membership:

Barbara L contacted the 13 new FMCA members on Vancouver Island in the past year, inviting them to our chapter and sending them a brochure. We had 3 families join in the last year: Alice & Ronald Berrecloth, Bruce & Cathie Woodrow, and Rita Roy. We’ve had 2 families leave. Roy & Deb Towne sold their motorhome, and Martin & Jacky Thomas asked to be taken off our lists. We now have 72 members in total.

Barbara updated our chapter brochure, sending it out to the membership. She has printed copies available here, along with an FMCA brochure, to give to anyone you think might be interested in the FMCA or our chapter.

In order to advertise our rallies with FMCA, we need to be able to give them the rally dates, location, reservation deadline, host phone number and email. For printing in Family Motor Coaching they need 2 months’ lead time. Also, any rallies that we advertise with the FMCA have to be open to all motorhome owners, whether or not they are FMCA members. If we are able to book rally sites a year ahead, that will help with the advertising.

Rally Hosts: Sandy needs help hosting the Seal Bay rally on July 26^th – 29^th. Don & Bev Purdey and Linda Daniels volunteered to help.

Name Badges: We can’t get the same badges from the supplier we have used in the past. He can make aluminum badges, but they aren’t acceptable. Paul has found a supplier who can make badges similar to the ones we have now. But a minimum number of badges must be ordered. If anyone can find another source, please let Sandy know by June 10. Wayne H will inquire about the template from the past supplier.

New Business

Executive board meeting: Sandy reported on the meeting.

Although the secretary requested hiring someone to produce better quality graphic files of our logo, the board was happy with our current artwork.

The executive agreed to give a $50 stipend to each rally host as incentive and partial compensation for the host’s personal costs. Rita Roy moved that the chapter provide a stipend of $100 for each rally host. Carried.

Parking: Wayne H noted that early arrivals and expecting specific sites cause problems. Some sites with electricity need to be reserved for those with medical needs. Members should respect that the hosts have a lot of work to do before the scheduled time for campers to arrive. Any special needs should be conveyed to the hosts in advance.

15^th Anniversary next year: Sandy would like to have a formal, catered dinner to celebrate in May 2017 and invite all past Vancouver Islanders. The chapter’s photo albums will be digitized and slides shown at the rally. Email any rally photos to Marge. Please put some thought into what you would like to see at that rally and let the executive board know.

Membership: Kathie B has door hangars available from the NW Area for letting people know about the FMCA.

September Rally: Will be held in the Scout Hall, which can hold 60 people. RV parking will be at the North end by the Scout Hall.

Wayne will purchase fire extinguishers for the club.

Kathie B moved that the chapter buy a defibrillator and get the chapter trained to use it. Rita volunteered to look into it.

Elections

Jim Barber, Matt Blogg, and Wayne Hendricks were acclaimed as Vice Presidents for 2-year terms.

Barbara Lucas was acclaimed as Secretary for a 2-year term.

Andy Balogh was acclaimed as National Director for a 2-year term.

Sandy moved that the chapter buy a new printer that does double-sided printing for the secretary’s use. Carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:57 am.

Barbara Lucas, Secretary

SEAL BAY RALLY July 26, 2016

Mama Mia!

SEAL BAY RALLY  is upon us!

In July 26, 2016 and out July 29, 2016

Seal Bay RV Park, 1901 Larch Road, Courtenay, BC

Come join us for a relaxing few days in the most tranquil setting imaginable.

Your hosts:  Lynda & Keith Daniel, Linda & Bart Verruyt, Darlene & Clarence Zimmerman and Sandy & Wayne Quesnel have plans for you!

Our Cucina Italiano menus will include (Pasto alla buona ( potluck), Spaghetti con Sugo di Carne (meat sauce) and a Pizza Asorte dinner.   Breakfasts will include Frittelle e Salsiccia  (pancakes & sausage), Panino Uovo  ( ham ‘n’ egg bunwich)  and a Continental on the Friday morning. After registration is completed, we will send out the potluck allocation.



Get your brain expanding with Lynda Daniel’s Trivia and puzzle handouts.


If you choose to participate, talented artiste Darlene Zimmerman will help us paint on Tshirts, please BRING YOUR OWN TSHIRT,  Sandy Quesnel will help you  with a Paint Nite, lots of outdoor games if weather permits and lots of indoor games if not.   As there may be a small cost for some art supplies, please send a note with your cheque letting us know if you are interested.  These events are open to both men and women.

Camping fees are $130 + Rally fees of $65 for a total of $195

Please mail cheques, payable to   Lynda Daniel

At                340 Carnoustie Place
                   Nanaimo, BC   V9T 4J1
The cut-off date for this rally is July 18, 2016

Any questions please address them to:
          Lynda at danielden@shaw.ca
     Or………..Sandy at smquesnel@gmail.com

Buttle Lake Rally June 13-17 almost full.

Western Rally at Cowichan Exhibition Park Report

In Duncan  May 28 -30, 2016 

We had a great time at the Western Rally this past weekend.  Susan & John VanSchaik and Linda & Henry Schwagley went all out with good eats and entertainment.

We enjoyed a potluck with Roast Chicken provided the first evening. Pass the Ace followed.

Our first breakfast of Oatmeal, Sunny Boy and fruit compote with ice cream set us up for the day.  We needed that fuel in the afternoon, when we started throwing Cow Pies!  Beef Pot Roast with baked potatoes, veggies and fruit pies with ice cream were on the menu that evening and Horse Races later, where we could win some cash!  Winners of the Best Cowgirl and Cowboy outfits were Audrey Hauge and Barry Delege and they received $25 gift cards.  Well done!

Second breakfast was French toast with bacon and all the sides. A quick Executive Meeting was held in Matt Bloggs' new Dutchstar.  Nice rig Matt! Most of us joined the Crib Tournament that afternoon and evening. The tournament was won by new member Rick Woodrow and he received a $25 gift card. That evening we had Pork Loin with buns, veggies and Cole Slaw and dessert of Berry Brown Betty for dinner.  The Ken Williams Memorial Award for the free rally was won by Jim and Eileen Sharples. Glad to see some longstanding members finally get it!  Again, some lively Pass the Ace to finish the evening.

Sunday morning we enjoyed biscuits and gravy with sausages. Immediately after breakfast we proceeded with the annual General Meeting.  Highlights are that the Executive all stays the same for another year and we have started the plans for a BIG PARTY for the May rally next year to celebrate our 15th Anniversary!

In the afternoon very entertaining Swing Golf was played.  When the Swing Golf moved inside because of weather, it was so much easier to score! John VanSchaik was the winner and received a $25 gift card. Dinner was Hamburgers with veggies followed by cake and ice cream and then an evening on our own.

Monday morning everyone enjoyed the Continental breakfast and we were all packed up and gone in good time!

Many thanks to the VanSchaiks and Schwagleys!