Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Monday, May 28, 2018
Sandy's Scribbles + Derby Rally
The first Rally of the 2018 season has finished and we are already moving on to the next! The group had the use of the Scout Hall once again, and the 3 refrigerators and gas range were a big bonus! We had 18 coaches register for this rally, and 17 managed to arrive at some point. Because of the collision at Goldstream on May 24th, 6 of the coaches were caught on the Victoria side. Arnold & Judy Aronson chose to come via Saltspring Island, and Cliff and Lynda Garbutt joined us by using the scenic Port Renfrew route. Now these are dedicated Rally attendees! Luckily, the Potluck was evenly shorted by 2 salads, 2 main and 2 dessert! It worked out perfectly!
Most managed to join us on Friday in time for the AED demonstration, some even managed to arrive in time for Pancakes and Sausage. The AED demo (Automated Electronic Defibrillator) was very informative and we have ordered one for the club. In the near future, a few of us should have our CPR certificates updated.
Clarence and Darlene Zimmerman did bring along their Giant Jenga game, and we all enjoyed a few hilarious rounds before dinner each night. The EXTREMELY talented ladies in our group managed to put together a dinner with Ham, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, with salads, rolls and Berry Shortcake while playing baseball and, as usual, beat the men.......AT THE SAME TIME! Way to go Judy Bell and ladies!! After dinner we gathered round for Card Bingo.
Saturday morning we finished up the Ham with scrambled eggs and hash browns and cleaned up in time for the Annual General Meeting. The Executive welcomes our new Secretary - Lynda Schwagly, 2 new Vice Presidents - Gary Tennant and Cathie Woodrow and our returning National Director - Andy Balogh. Saturday seemed to be a lazy afternoon, just visiting and sitting in the sun. Many thanks to MaryAnn & Gary Tennant and cohorts Sue and Rick Boyce for preparing delicious burgers with all the fixings, to go with pasta salad and Potluck desserts. A few of us stuck it out to watch the movie "The Post". I found it to be a very good movie, but we were plagued with problems with our sound system, making a challenge to stick with it. Audrey Hauge provided very tasty popcorn.
Sunday morning was a Continental breakfast and then packing up, cleaning up, and hooking up! 6 coaches chose to stay an extra night, some making up for the lost first night due to the road closure. I certainly enjoyed just relaxing.
The "Derby Rally" will be at the Comox Valley Fairgrounds July 5, 6, and 7th out by 11 AM on the 8th, and we have the use of the Rotary Bowl. This facility is a large, level, grassy area with 9 utility units which each provide multiple 20 amp and water hook-ups. We will be using our dining tent and shelters. Everyone is encouraged to make a Hobby Horse for the races and the ladies will be needing "Derby" hats. MaryAnn Tennant will be helping the ladies with a "hat class" for those wishing assistance or help with refinement. Clarence Zimmerman is inquiring about live entertainment and arranging for a Pizza night. Plans are to make this the biggest rally of the season, so please try and join us! There is a pleasant, cool, water feature close by. More details to follow as things are finalized! Please make sure your contact details are up to date so as to stay informed. Drop a note to Lynda at the swagg@gmail.com with your latest email, just to make her welcome and confirm your email Addie!
Sandy Quesnel
Most managed to join us on Friday in time for the AED demonstration, some even managed to arrive in time for Pancakes and Sausage. The AED demo (Automated Electronic Defibrillator) was very informative and we have ordered one for the club. In the near future, a few of us should have our CPR certificates updated.
Clarence and Darlene Zimmerman did bring along their Giant Jenga game, and we all enjoyed a few hilarious rounds before dinner each night. The EXTREMELY talented ladies in our group managed to put together a dinner with Ham, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, with salads, rolls and Berry Shortcake while playing baseball and, as usual, beat the men.......AT THE SAME TIME! Way to go Judy Bell and ladies!! After dinner we gathered round for Card Bingo.
Saturday morning we finished up the Ham with scrambled eggs and hash browns and cleaned up in time for the Annual General Meeting. The Executive welcomes our new Secretary - Lynda Schwagly, 2 new Vice Presidents - Gary Tennant and Cathie Woodrow and our returning National Director - Andy Balogh. Saturday seemed to be a lazy afternoon, just visiting and sitting in the sun. Many thanks to MaryAnn & Gary Tennant and cohorts Sue and Rick Boyce for preparing delicious burgers with all the fixings, to go with pasta salad and Potluck desserts. A few of us stuck it out to watch the movie "The Post". I found it to be a very good movie, but we were plagued with problems with our sound system, making a challenge to stick with it. Audrey Hauge provided very tasty popcorn.
Sunday morning was a Continental breakfast and then packing up, cleaning up, and hooking up! 6 coaches chose to stay an extra night, some making up for the lost first night due to the road closure. I certainly enjoyed just relaxing.
The "Derby Rally" will be at the Comox Valley Fairgrounds July 5, 6, and 7th out by 11 AM on the 8th, and we have the use of the Rotary Bowl. This facility is a large, level, grassy area with 9 utility units which each provide multiple 20 amp and water hook-ups. We will be using our dining tent and shelters. Everyone is encouraged to make a Hobby Horse for the races and the ladies will be needing "Derby" hats. MaryAnn Tennant will be helping the ladies with a "hat class" for those wishing assistance or help with refinement. Clarence Zimmerman is inquiring about live entertainment and arranging for a Pizza night. Plans are to make this the biggest rally of the season, so please try and join us! There is a pleasant, cool, water feature close by. More details to follow as things are finalized! Please make sure your contact details are up to date so as to stay informed. Drop a note to Lynda at the swagg@gmail.com with your latest email, just to make her welcome and confirm your email Addie!
Sandy Quesnel
Monday, April 16, 2018
Vancouver Islanders Rally May 25 - 28, 2018
Spring is Sprung!
We are sure hoping Spring will be sprung by Rally time! The facilities at the Cowichan Exhibition grounds have changed, so our sites will be a little différent this year. An equipment storage shed has been erected in the middle of the big parking area we used previously. We will need to move our parking further along, around the Boy Scout hall, as we have previously. Electric outlets will be very limited, so a considerably higher charge will be levied if hook-up is required.
Once again, we will be sharing the venue with a local charity group, who will be hosting a Lobsterfest and dance in the big hall. We have been invited to join the event, but I am still waiting for a cost for our group, as I did not feel we would want to pay $25 per person.
For those of you wishing to attend, I am setting the Rally cost at $120 per unit, 2 people included. The cost for singles would be $95. This price covers 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners and entertainment. If we are joining The Lobsterfest, prices will be adjusted accordingly.
If you would like to attend Lobsterfest, Please RSVP before May 10 to smquesnel@gmail.com
Send your cheques payable to Sandra Quesnel before May 18 to:
Sandra Quesnel
3819 Cavin Road.
Duncan, BC. V9L 6T2
Friday, February 09, 2018
VI FMCA Potluck
The Vancouver Islanders Chapter of FMCA are cordially invited to attend a Pot Luck dinner on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Wayne & Sandy Quesnels' Place. Our address is:
House phone is: 928-247-9302
Email: smquesnel@gmail.com
Please RSVP before Feb 26th. Shortly after Feb 26th, I will contact you and ask for your contribution to dinner, and inform you of numbers attending. Again, the club will be providing Ham so I will be looking for sides, salads or ingredients and desserts. Please arrive anytime after 3:30 PM
RMEMBER: RSVP before FEB 26!
Sandy Quesnel, President
Vancouver Islanders Chapter, FMCA
Tuesday, January 09, 2018
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
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