Sandy's Update

Sandy’s’ Scribbles

DATES TO NOTE:

Park & Play – September 2 -6 Cut-off August 26

Cow Ex Rally – September 16 – 19 Cut-off September 7

I hope everyone’s summer has been going well. So far, Wayne and I have had a great one! We have hardly been home!

The rally at the Cowichan Exhibition grounds in May was fun, we were all well fed and the weather was good. Prizes were given for the Best Western outfits, won by Andy Delange and Audrey Hauge. We played lawn games and bet on some exciting horse races.

In June, a hardy few attended a small rally at Driftwood Bay in Strathacona Park. We had 12 rigs attending. It was cool and wet, but again, it was fun and we ate well. The scavenger hunt at that site is always a good laugh.

We have just returned from the rally at Seal Bay, with 14 rigs attending. The weather was very warm so we had no lawn games, but the group did T-shirt stenciling one evening and the next evening we had a painting group. Both events were good fun and well attended. As always, we enjoyed lots of tasty food.

A Park & Play has been arranged for the Cowichan Bay spit on Labor Day weekend. We go in on Friday, September 2^nd and we may stay until Tuesday, September 6^th if we choose. This is “DRY” camping, there are NO services. The gate is controlled and in & out times will be determined by attendees at the time. It is called a Park & Play because there are no amenities, no theme, no organized entertainment, no meals planned and no tent for shelter other than your own. The only thing provided is a tarmac surface, views of the wildlife & ocean and I would bet…a lot of good laughs! The cost to PARK is $10 per night, pretty inexpensive for a long week-end out! If you are interested in the PARK & PLAY, please email me at smquesnel@gmail.com I need a rough estimate of numbers before August 26^th.

The final rally this year is at the Cowichan Exhibition grounds again. Entry is Friday, September 16^th leaving Monday, September 19^th. We are having a change of venue this time as the parking will be “dry” and at the north end of the facility. We will have use of the Scout Hall, with the lovely kitchen and projector screens instead of the barn. There will be a beautiful view this time. Electrical hook-ups are scarce at that end and will be given, for an extra charge, to those requiring power for medical purposes.

The cost for this rally is $120 per couple, per coach, and $100 for singles. Send your cheques before September 7^th, payable to:

Sandra Quesnel

3819 Cavin Road

Duncan, BC V9L 6T2

Questions? My email address is above 

Proposed Rally schedule for 2017

Cow Ex grounds – May 26-29, 2017

June and July – Buttle Lake and ?

Roving Rally – August 8- 18+ 2017 (Luxton to Port Hardy)

Seal Bay – Sept 19-22, 2017

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.