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The Caravanner – Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians – Fall – 2009 – PAGE
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A QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FELLOWSHIP OF ROTARIANS, N.A., INC.
FALL EDITION
EDITOR DEBBIE CONOVER
OCTOBER, 2009
For Updated Information check the Fellowship Web Site at www.rvfellowshipofrotary.org
The Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians, NA, Inc. is not an agency of, or controlled by, Rotary International
“Why
haven’t we heard about the RV
Fellowship before?”
Last summer, when Clark and I attended the RI Convention in Los
Angeles, we worked at the RVF Booth in the House of Friendship. I mean, we
really worked in the booth – we were there for hours everyday. We’d
volunteered at other conventions, for an hour or two, but had never
experienced anything like we did in LA. I lost track of how many times I heard
something similar to, “I didn’t even know these fellowships existed.” “Why
haven’t we heard about the fellowships before?”
It would appear that the Fellowships are Rotary’s best-kept secret. In
our travels, when we makeup our Rotary meetings, we invariably meet
someone who has an RV, but is not a member of our fellowship. They’ve
never heard of us. As a member of one of the 66 Rotary Fellowships, I think
we have an obligation to share what we enjoy so much. Think about giving a
program to your Rotary club on the fellowships. Visit neighboring Rotary
clubs, promoting fellowships. Ask your District Governor if he/she has
appointed a District Fellowship Chair and ask for a presentation to be done at a
District Assembly or P.E.T.S.
To encourage people to attend our 2010 Annual Rally in connection
with the RI Convention, in Montreal, we are promoting caravans from each of
our zones. In this issue of the Caravanner, you will find a form to submit if you
are interested in joining one of these caravans. We have a Wagon Master for
the caravan from the Pacific Zone. We’ll need volunteers to lead any other
caravans that will be formed. You’ll also find a registration form for the
Montreal rally. Please register early. At this time, we have 50 spaces reserved.
Hopefully, we can get more if we need them.
LOOKING AHEAD, believe it or not, we’re already working on the
2011 Annual Rally to be done in conjunction with the RI Convention in New
Orleans. I’ve got one volunteer to be a co-Wagon Master. If you’d like to
volunteer to help, please contact me.
RVF President REBA
PLEASE BE SURE TO VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR A COLOR
VERSION OF THE NEWSLETTER.
DATES TO REMEMBER
NOVEMBER 1 – 9, 2009 –
Pacific Zone Fall Rally at Death
Valley, CA
NOVEMBER 12 – 15, 2009 –
Central Zone, Rolling Rotarians
Fall Rally at Corsicana, TX
FEBRUARY 18 – 21, 2010 –
Central Zone, Rolling Rotarians
Winter Rally at Burleson, TX
MARCH 18 – 21, 2010 – Pacific
Zone Spring Rally at Chowchilla,
CA
JUNE 16 – 19, 2010 Montreal
OCTOBER 1 – 4, 2010 Rotary
Rock Roller Rally at Gold Point
NV
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The Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians
FELLOWSHIP NEWS
New feature: The Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotary is nothing if it’s not people. The new Board
of Directors would like to use The Caravanner to recognize some of our members who have made the
Fellowship a special organization for other members. The board realizes there are many such members in
our fellowship. If you have someone you would like to recognize, please contact a zone director to suggest
someone as Rver of the Quarter.
RV’ERs OF THE
QUARTER
We are recognizing Carter and Phyllis Wind this
quarter. This is the consensus of all those who have
rallied with the Winds since 1989 or served with him
during his 10 years on the RVF board.
He started his first challenge in the US Air Force as
an enlisted man but retired a Major. In the course of
their military assignments the Winds, while
stationed in Germany, adopted their two children, a
son Kenneth, now in San Diego, and daughter Susan
who now lives in Kentucky. Following the Air Force
career Carter joined Chase Manhattan Bank in New
York City as Vice President in 1969. The next step
came in 1973, according to his wife Phyllis; they
bought the farm in Kentucky, another challenge.
And now the farm in Lebanon, Kentucky is where
they are an active couple. Carter has been in the
Rotary Club of Lebanon since 1985 where he has
held most of the positions available, including
President. In their community Carter and Phyllis
were named Marion County “Outstanding
Citizens” in 2003 and Carter was named Business
Person of the year in 2005. Also after moving to
Kentucky Carter taught Computer Science full time
at St Catharine College for 10 years. They also do a
little farming (at least a vegetable garden) and plan
their next trip. The Winds will celebrate their 63rd
anniversary in December. Congratulations!!!!
In 2001 at the RVF Annual meeting Carter Wind,
Carter and Phyllis Wind
who then was Secretary of the Fellowship,
accepted another challenge. He became Treasurer
of The Fellowship
While Treasurer, Carter not only kept the books in
balance but acted as registrar for all the annual
meetings during his tenure. Carter and Phyllis have
been an integral part of the RVF since their joining
in 1989. If you haven’t met them or enjoyed their
company just keep attending rallies. Though they
sold their RV they promise to make rallies
whenever they can and continue the fellowship
experience, as the Winds say, “as long as Father
Time will permit”.
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Pacific Zone Fall Rally at Death Valley
November 1 – 9, 2009
Dry camping at the Sunset Camp
A National Park Camp across the highway from The Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley at a very
reasonable fee. Sunset Camp has 1000 spaces on a first come first served basis. Use your Golden Age
Passport for your National Park Pass; use your Golden Age Passport for discount camping. For those
interested in attending the event & to insure we have a campsite we will meet in Barstow, CA. at Peggy Sues
50’s Diner, 10:00 AM on Sunday November 1st. Exit Interstate 15 at Exit 191. We will Caravan to the
Sunset encampment in Death Valley and check in as a group insuring our group will all be camping together.
RVF Group Pot Luck Dinners, Fellowship & Happy hours Bring plenty of hors d'oeuvres & refreshments to
share in our daily happy RVF hour fellowship encampment.
Schedule of activities:
On arrival, evening dinner at 6:PM. Sunday, provided by your Wagon Master. Dinner consists of both
Vegetarian & Meat Lasagna, Salad, fresh baked Bread & Wine... Departing Mexican Dinner November 8th at
6:00 PM. consist of Enchiladas, Salad, Spanish Rice, and Refried Beans & Wine…
After registration forms are received, I will indicate alphabetically who brings what for the pot luck dinners.
For other activities in the area go to www.deathvalley49ers.org Note:
* To participate in the 49ers Gold Rush Activities, there is a one time membership fee of $35.00 for
your family *
PACIFIC ZONE FALL RALLY REGISTRATION FORM
MAIL:
Bob Traister
18560 Bert Road, Riverside CA 92508
CALL (909) 241-2354 or
EMAIL thegov@sbcglobal.net
One time fee of $25 per coach to offset for two dinners & refreshment costs…
RVF Member Name ________________________ Spouse _____________________________
Address _____________________ City __________ State _______ Zip _________
Tel # _____ __________ Email address _________________________.
Site fees:
National Park fees $20.00 or No charge using your Golden Age Passport.
Full hookup NA, Dry Camping Only _____
Partial hookup (type) ____ Not available _________$_NA ___
Dry Camping Pay fees direct to the National Park Service Ranger
4X________ extra people __________
Use your Golden Age Passport for discounted daily camp fees.
Dump station & water is available at the camp.
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ROLLING ROTARIANS
CENTRAL Zone Fall Rally at Corsicana, Texas
November 12 – 15, 2009
$83
American RV Park www.americanrvcorsicana.com/
Wagon masters: Keith and Sharon Goudy and
Rob and Pat Smith - Phone/Fax: (254)778-4425 or doc_rob@earthlink.net
Corsicana Info Online: http://www.tourism-tools.com/corsicanaguide/Corsicana.html
Thu, Nov 12: Arrive and set up; relax and enjoy visiting. Heavy hors d’oeuvres at the Club house in the
evening.
Fri, Nov 13: Breakfast at the Club House. Then tours of Collin Street Bakery, Russell Stover Candies
Manufacturing, &/or Navarro Pecan Co. Plant. Evening dinner at a local restaurant
Sat, Nov 14: Breakfast at the Club House. Then, your choices: Walking tour of Corsicana focusing on
antiques; Capehart Communications Collection; Glenn Cumbie Museum of Aviation and Military History;
Pearce Civil War & Western Art Museum; Pioneer Village; Watkins Wildlife Exhibit; Cook Planetarium.
Evening dinner at a local restaurant
Sun, Nov 15: Breakfast at the Club House. Head home or stay a few extra days and relax.
Payment of cash/check of $20 rally fee is due Wagonmasters upon arrival. The Campground fee of cash/check
will be paid to Wagonmasters on arrival or credit card payment at campground check-in desk.
Stay longer for the same low rally price of $20.95 per night by contacting American RV Park.
CENTRAL ZONE FALL RALLY REGISTRATION
November 12 – 15, 2009
4345 W Hwy 31
Corsicana TX 75110
(903) 872-0233
Keith – (512) 590-2832 Sharon (512) 590-9465
NAME _____________________________
Rotarian___
MAIL or EMAIL FORM TO:
Keith or Sharon Goudy
900 Pecan St E #300-145
Pflugerville TX 78660
keith.goudy@gmail.com
FAX (214) 481-8225
SPOUSE_____________________________
Rotarian ____
ADDRESS ___________________________, CITY,ST______________________ZIP___________
EMAIL___________________________________________________________
ARRIVAL DATE/TIME _______________________DEPARTURE DATE/TIME_______________
SPECIAL NEEDS? _______________________________
Registration deadline: FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2009
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Rolling Rotarians
Central Zone Winter Rally at Burleson, TX
February 18 - 21, 2010
$20 +
Wagonmasters – Dean and Letty Rucker
The Rolling Rotarian's winter rally will be located in Burleson, TX at the RV Ranch nestled away on 69 acres
of pure Texas soil, just minutes south of Dallas & Ft Worth on I-35W South of Fort Worth at Exit 32
(Bethesda).
From the moment you drive through the native Austin stone entrance, you will be mesmerized by the quaint,
old farmhouse that lies under 100 year old pecan trees on the banks of the Miller Creek.
Tentative Schedule:
Thursday- Arrival, BYOB Attitude adjustment hour in the new clubhouse by the fire in the fireplace followed
by a Chili Supper (chili provided by Wagon Masters) more details later.
Friday- Breakfast provided, then your on your own to visit nearby shops or sightsee. Early evening Attitude
Adjustment followed by dinner at location to be decided.
Saturday-Breakfast provided, Hillsboro Outlet Mall close by, nice quilt shop in Burleson, go see new Dallas
Cowboy stadium Ft. Worth Stock Yard, your choice. Early evening Attitude Adjustment followed by dinner at
location to be decided.
Sunday-Farewell Breakfast provided.
You can also register online at www.rvfellowshipofrotary.org
Central Zone Winter Rally
February 18 – 21, 2010
RV Ranch
Burleson, Texas
Mail to Dean and Letty Rucker
2866 Piping Rock Drive
Abilene, Texas 79606
1-325-698-7434
Call or email me at :LRUCKL@aol.com
Name___________________________
Spouse____________________________
Address_________________________ City & State_________________________ Zip_________
Phone___________________
Cell________________ e-mail ____________________
$20.00
Registration fee includes 3 breakfasts and a chili dinner
RV Ranch will collect space fees upon arrival:
The Site Fee for the Rig and two persons (full hookup) is $30.60 per # of nights on site.
Early arrivals may be permitted, if space is available, you will need to check with RV Ranch.
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CONVENTION & RALLY NEWS
Helpful information
Camping Alouette is the RV Park and is just 15
minutes from Montreal. Website for the park:
http://www.campingalouette.com/english/presentat
ion/presentation.htm
If you would like to caravan to the convention, ALL
Zone representatives will be notified of your intention
from the form below. Please let Richard Ward know
of your intentions as soon as possible.
Pacific Zone has set a start date leaving California
June 10 arriving in Montreal in time for the Rally.
Contact email for Pacific Zone is Bob Traister at
thegov@sbcglobal.net
Border Crossing into Canada.
Some crossings have no RV/bus lane, and it may
be faster or easier to go through the car lanes
rather than the truck lane, HOWEVER if your
mirrors are located at the side and not at the front
of your RV, your unit could be too wide for the car
lanes. A better move is to look for a bus lane or as
a last resort to take the slower moving truck lanes.
The next Caravanner will have more tips for
crossing into Canada.
The official website for the Canadian Border
Service Agency is www.cbsa.gc.ca/menu-eng.html
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REGISTRATION FOR 2010 RV FELLOWSHIP ANNUAL RALLY
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
Annual Rally – June 16-20, 2010
RI Convention – June 20-23, 2010
Make Check to: RVF 2010 Annual Rally
Mail to: Bob Traister
18560 Bert Road
Riverside, CA 92508
Rotarian __________________________________
Spouse _________________________ Rotarian [ ]
Address__________________________________________City__________________________Zip ____________
E-Mail___________________________________ Phone ______________________ Cell_____________________
Arrival Date/Time ____________________________ Departure Date/Time _______________________________
RV Size _____ #Slides____ [ ] 50 Amp [ ] 30 Amp Special
Needs__________________________________
Registration Fee:
RV w/1 person
RV w/2 people
Fees include:
$20.00
[
[
[
[
] 4 Days - $205.00 (June 16-20)
] 8 Days - $335.00 (June 16-24)
] 4 Days - $280.00 (June 16-20)
] 8 Days - $410.00 (June 16-24)
______
______
RV Space
3 Continental Breakfasts
1 Full Breakfast
1 Dinner at Local Restaurant
Extra Days (Camping Site)*
$32.50 X _____
______
[
]
Longueuil & South Shore Bus Tour
(Thursday, 6/17/2010, 8:30 am-12:30 pm)
$30.00 each X ____
______
[
]
Greater Montreal Bus Tour
(Friday, 6/18/2010, 8:30-12:30 pm)
$32.00 each 65+ X ____
$40.00 each Other X ____
______
TOTAL
* If you will be arriving before 6/16 and departing after 6/24
$______
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Pacific Zone Winter Rally at Chowchilla, CA
March 18 – 21, 2010
$75 +
The Lakes Golf and RV Resort
Wagonmasters - Glen & Virginia Duysen & Jack & Barbara Spencer
"Springtime in Chowchilla"
With Chowchilla being mid-state for both North and South Rotarians, this is a great location for a Rally. You
will enjoy the accommodations of the new and relaxing "The Lakes Golf and RV Resort". From the
clubhouse, look out at the pool and brightly lighted lake in the evening. Also, enjoy the atmosphere of a small
agricultural community, so important for our food supply.
The Wagonmasters are planning a low-key rally where you choose the activities that fit your interest. Choices
are golf, Madera County Wine Tour, day trip to Yosemite, carpool to the old mining town of Mariposa, visit
the Air Museum at the Castle Air Force Airport, farm tour of the Buchanan Hollow Nut Company, Chowchilla
Rotary Club meeting on Thursday noon, or just sit back and relax. It's your choice!
Saturday afternoon plan on a beanbag baseball game, a real Civil War - North vs. South.
Should you be arriving early, please make your own reservations with the Resort (866) 665-6980
For those registering, an agenda will be mailed prior to the Rally.
RESERVATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 20, 2010
Pacific Zone Winter Rally
The Lakes Golf and RV Resort
5001 E. Robertson
Chowchilla, CA 93610
1-866-665-6980
Mail to Glen Duysen
11946 Road 248
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-2934
gduysen@ocsnet.net
Name___________________________
Spouse____________________________
Address_________________________ City & State_________________________ Zip_________
Phone___________________
Cell________________ e-mail ____________________
$15.00
60.00
$75.00
Registration Fee
Includes 3 (three) Continental Breakfasts - 1 Buffet Dinner at Golf Club Restaurant
Please Indicate:
_____Golf - Complimentary - Number playing_____
_____Back in Parking - $40.00/night
_____Pull Through Parking - $45.00/night
_____Will have tow vehicle available
_____Will attend Chowchilla Rotary Meeting - Number_____
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Eastern Zone Spring Rally at Grand Lakes Florida
April 1-4, 2009
Grand Lake RV Resort
Editors Note: There was no written
report submitted with the pictures but it
looked like they had a lot of fun in
Florida. The Wagon masters were the
Jones’, the Farr’s, and the Smith’s.
I SEE YOU!!
ROLLING ROTARIANS
CENTRAL Zone Impromptu Rally, Texas
September 3 – 7, 2009
Lake Buchanan
Keith and Sharon Goudy
We had a really laid back rally at Big Chief RV Park. It was too hot to do anything else.
There were no organized tours since many of us were there two years ago. We just “chilled
out” together Thursday evening for our usual heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Mike had a
hamburger cookout Friday evening with everyone bringing a side dish. We enjoyed a
restaurant Saturday evening. It rained for breakfast but…. at least we were together!
The following couples joined us for the rally:
Al & Ann Brieger, Denny & Kathy Pfaltzgraff, Mike & Mary Pinson, Ken Altfather &
Barbara Lucas, Keith & Sharon Goudy, Stan & Eileen Duitscher, Clyde & Janice Glosson.
By Mary Pinson
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
By Denny Pfaltzgraff
The RVF has 296 active members including 12 new members who have joined this year.
Don’t
forget
to
send
your
corrections
to
the
roster
to
Denny
Pfaltzgraff,
membership@rvfellowshipofrotary.org or “snail mail” to 23476 Wolfridge Road, Killeen TX 76548. Be
sure we have your cell phone #.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR INFORMATIONIN THE ROSTER AND LET US KNOW OF ANY
CORRECTIONS!!!! It is also helpful to have your secondary address or email to be sure you get your
newsletter wherever you may be traveling.
EDITOR’S NOTES
By Debbie Conover
Be sure to contact your Wagonmasters if you have any questions regarding their rally.
Be active in the RV Fellowship by contacting your club and district and sharing the fun you are having on
the road with the fellowship. You can bring pictures and old newsletters to share.
Special note: I am keeping an email folder for “FRIENDS OF THE RV FELLOWSHIP”. Please send me
emails of anyone you want on my list so that they can enjoy all our news.
GO TO YOUR WEBSITE FOR MORE PICTURES AND INFORMATION.
Advance Notice For the FINAL, FINAL ROTARY ROCK ROLLER RALLY
Mark your calendars now for October 1 – 4, 2010 to join Wagonmasters Dave & Bev Stomps at
Gold Point , NV. A tour of Goldfield, NV and the Castle
More about Goldfield:
Tom Fisheman (a local Indian) led Harry Stimler to the bonanza location of the pot of gold, Goldfield.
In 1904 there was a large Asian community, which included Chinese and Japanese that were employed by
the Southern Pacific Railroad. They were changing the Narrow gauge RR to Standard gauge on the
Carson & Colorado Railroad. The miners and businessmen ordered the Asians out of town and they left
immediately. The year before there was an Anti-Chinese riot in Tonopah. The one exception to the racial
problems in Goldfield was the Black community. They filled the low-income jobs such as porters,
household help and unskilled laborers. Some of the Blacks had their own businesses, such as cleaners,
dance halls and a brothel.
The FINAL FINAL ROTARY ROCK ROLLER RALLY will take place in our favorite place, Gold Point,
where Sheriff Stone and Red Dog Lil will take great care of us. Gold Point is only a few miles from
Goldfield and we will have a tour guide to show us the whole town.
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International Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Please complete this form printing with Black or Blue Ink
Date: _______________ Applicant is a member of the Rotary Club of: ____________________________ _______
District #
Rotarian’s Name ________________________________ Partner’s Name ___________________________ _______
Rotarian?
Street Address or P. O. Box # _______________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ Province/State ________ Mail Code _____________
_________
Country?
Home Phone ___________________ Day-time Phone __________________ FAX Number ___________________
Cell Phone ____________________ Email Address ____________________________________________________
Referred By _____________________________________________________________________________________
If you maintain an alternate seasonal address and would like to have it included in the Fellowship Directory,
please provide it here: Dates __________________
Address ___________________________________City ______________________________ State _____
ZIP __________________
Fees
Initial dues covering the first year and Fellowship
Name Badge(s) is US$35.00. Subsequent year’s
dues are US$15.00. Dues cover the Fellowship’s
Fiscal Year running from July 1st through June 30th.
Remittance
Please attach your check payable to “Rotary RVF”
For either one year @ US$35.00 or five years @
US$90.00, both covering preparation and delivery
of Fellowship Name Badges as shown below
R. V. Fellowship Badge Information
Mail Badge To:
PLEASE PRINT TO AVOID MISTAKES
Name_______________________________
Badge #1 _____________________________________
Name
Address_____________________________
Badge #2 _____________________________________
Name
City, State. Zip______________________
Home City and State ____________________________
Please Mail the completed form
and your check to the
RV Fellowship Membership Chairman:
The Fellowship’s quarterly
Journal, The Caravanner, will
be mailed to your home
address early each January,
April, July and October.
Denny Pfaltzgraff
23476 Wolfridge Rd.
Killeen TX 76548
Contact info:
254-793-2544, Fax: 254-526-5170
membership@rvfellowshipofrotary.org
"The current and past issues of
the Caravanner can be viewed on
the Fellowship web site at:"
www.rvfellowshipofrotary.org
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