VIFMCA Derby Rally July 5, 6 and 7.

The Vancouver Islanders are extending their very gracious invitation to our "Derby Rally" to be held at the Comox Fairgrounds, on July 5, 6 and 7th.  Every coach will be provided with 20 amp electric and water hookups.

We will start this exciting weekend with a Meet and Greet Happy Hour, followed by a Pot Luck dinner.  Entertainment will be provided for the evening.

Friday morning breakfast Egg Bunwiches.  Later on, MaryAnn Tennent will be helping everyone with their Derby Hats and Hobby Horses.  Bring your own hat or hair band, and a glue gun if you have one.   Some decorations will be  provided. Dinner will be traditional Kentucky Derby Burgoo followed by Derby Pie.

Friday evening, once again Darren Geddes will be joining us with live music/trivia.

Saturday breakfast will be Derby "Hot Browns" another traditional Derby food.  Once again an opportunity to work on your hat or horse or if you prefer, the usual lawn games.  We will also need a "crew" to assemble the Racetrack.

Saturday evening, Clarence and Darlene Zimmerman will be providing a Pizza Party. Following dinner the Derby Races, Hat and Hobby Horse judging.

Sunday morning will be an easy Continental breakfast, and quick clean up and departure by 11 AM.

The cost of this rally is $150.00. This includes the actual camping fee of $30 per day per coach ($90) which also includes a portion of the fee for the venue.  The rest of the fee covers payment of some hat and horse decorations, entertainment, meals and prizes.  This will be the last organized rally this year.  There will be more rallies, but they will be "no host" with no planned activities. Please try to join us!

Please forward your payment to:            Sandra Quesnel, 

                                                          3819 Cavin Road, 

                                                          Duncan, BC.  V9L 6T2

Payment must be received before June 26.

Sandy Quesnel President

Vancouver Islanders Chapter FMCA

Days 3 & 4 Pics

Days 1 & 2 Pics

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

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