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Announcement - Nellies Pond, Duncan
2019 May 23-26
Nellies Pond, Duncan
2019 May 23-26
Sandy’s Scribbles …the end
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Hiya everyone!
This is my last Scribble, as I have finally been replaced with a newer, but old model. I have truly enjoyed my terms with the Vancouver Islanders, but it is time to make way for more enthusiastic people.
I am sorry if you missed at great weekend at Nellies Pond. As you will see from the pictures that will straggle in, it was an idyllic setting and almost too peaceful for sleeping.
We had 11 coaches attending, one of our smallest groups yet. Needless to say, there was too much food, and too much eating! To accompany the Hillbilly theme, we had an assortment of dishes named with reference to Roadkill.
We had a bonfire and B.S. Evening on Thursday, which was very relaxing after the hustle and bustle to get there.
Friday afternoon, we all went hunting for animals to cook for Saturdays dinner. It was very productive! Jim Barber bagged the most kills and managed about 5 game hens. Other kills included bear, bunny, and fawn. Everyone received Hillbilly gifts, for participating.
Saturday morning after a hearty breakfast we called the annual General Meeting to order. The results were that we will get some members better trained to operate our A.E.D. and that there will be a rally July 8-13 at the Lighthouse RV Park in Qualicum Bay. The easy stuff was followed by elections.
Welcome to:
President – Andy Balogh
Treasurer- Kathie Balogh
Vice President – Barb Lucas
Alternate National Director – Joe Blogg
Elected 2018:
Secretary – Linda Schwagley
Vice President – Cathie Woodrow
Vice President – Gary Tennant
National Director – Andy Balogh
Saturday evening a guest, Kerry Levine, came in to cook us an “almost” perfect roast of beast and we whipped up all the fixings. Much appreciated and enjoyed! Following the “BEAST FEAST” we all cosied up to the Hillbilly musicale.
Unfortunately, the response was poor, but Clarence and Darlene Zimmerman performed nicely, with Darlene on Tamborine and Clarence playing a waste can drum, pot lid cymbals etc all on his one man band contraption! Well done! Followed by double fires and jokes!
Packed up and pulled out Sunday morning.
Please come back to the site when all the photos are in!
Sandy Quesnel
AGM - Nellies Pond, Duncan
2019 May 23-26
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Annual General Meeting
Vancouver Islanders Chapter FMCA Annual General Meeting May 26, 2019 Duncan, BC
The Annual General Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by President Sandy Quesnel.
Election of Chapter Officers was held: The newly elected Executive Board members are:
President Andy Balogh
Vice President Barbara Lucas
Treasurer Kathie Balogh
These positions are for a two year term.
To complete the Vancouver Island Executive Board, the following member’s terms will be up for election in May 2020.
Vice President Gary Tennant
Vice President Cathie Woodrow
Secretary: Linda Schwagly
National Director: Andy Balogh
Alternate National Director: Joe Blogg
The Past President and Past Treasurer will be removed from the bank account and Newly elected President and Newly elected Treasure will be put on as signers of the account.
Minutes of the meeting were previously distributed, President Sandy Quesnel asked for acceptance.
Motion to accept 1st – Rita Roy, 2nd – Judy Fedirchuk, the motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: Treasurer’s Report was given by treasurer Audrey Hauge. Bank Balance $3665.81
The Treasurer’s Report will be filed with the minutes.
NEW BUSINESS: It was agreed that a membership roster would be sent via email to everyone.
Sandy announced that this year, two members, Lynda Bowden and Lynn Barber, passed away. It was also mentioned that John Van Schaik is very ill.
The next rally will be held at the Lighthouse Resort from July 8th to July 13th in Qualicum Bay. No Host. Please notify Roy or Judy Fedirchuk if you are planning to attend.
Gary and Maryann Tennent said they would try to organize a rally at Sooke Flats.
Other Rally Sites that we should investigate are: Buckley Bay, Bowser Legion, Meadowood General Store, Pine Ridge Market, Kin Beach, Miller Creek, Hardy Boys-Port Hardy, Country Rib Fest and the jetty at Cowichan Bay. Andy will check on Labor Day weekend availability at Cowichan Bay.
Sandy brought up the fact that we need volunteers who are trained to use the AED machine; if we do not have volunteers, we should return it. The training cost is 75.00 per person for the course. Gary Giles said he thinks the other club he belongs to will be having a course in September and it would be free. Rita Roy, Henry Schwagly, Linda Schwagly, Gary Giles, Barbara Lucas, and Jim Barber that they would like to take the course with Gary. Gary will let us know when the course will be held.
Plaques for Past President, Past Secretary and New Secretary were handed out.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:34 a.m.
2019 - Previous Rallies
Cowichan Bay Jetty - Announcement
2019 Aug 29 - Sept 2
Rallys, Rallys, Rallys
July 26, 2019
Hi to all the Vancouver Islanders!
We are in the planning stages of this rally but would like information from you before we send out the rally schedule.
Rally Update – SEPTEMBER LONG WEEKEND
Will you be attending?
What day will you arrive?
What day will you depart the rally site?
PLEASE send the above information to me at akcbalogh@gmail.com ASAP but before August10, 2019.
TENTATIVE PLANS:
Where: Cowichan Bay Jetty
When: ARRIVALS: Aug. 29, 2019 — AFTER 5 PM OR Aug. 30, 2019 AFTER 10 AM
DEPARTURES: September 02, 2019 BEFORE 3 PM
RALLY SCHEDULE:
Thursday: Heavy Snacks Potluck
Friday: Dinner – Rock Cod Cafe – reservations have been made for the group
Saturday: Breakfast – Provided – Menu to be advised
Dinner – You bring and cook your own meat on the grills in the tent —- the balance of meal provided.
Sunday: Breakfast – Menu to be advised
Monday: Departure Day
MORE INFORMATION AND PRICE WILL BE SENT SOON
Hope to see you at the rally! Andy
Nellies Pond, Duncan
2019 May 23-26
Rally Report - Cowichan Bay Jetty
2019 Aug 29 - Sept 2
Thursday, September 05, 2019
The Long weekend rally is in the history books! As they say, “a good time was had by all”!
Most attendees arrived on Thursday and what a great heavy appetizer meal we had. More arrivals on Friday and then off to the Rock Cod Cafe for dinner.
Saturday and Sunday were filled with more food and games. Jenga being the most popular, followed by the bean bag baseball and ladder golf. The fix your own meat dinner on Saturday was wonderful. Sunday’s dinner was Costco Dogs and fresh picked (Sunday morning) corn on the cob. Both nights, ice cream with various toppings were dessert.
Now for the breakfasts….WOW!
Friday, it was pancakes and sausage with yogurt and juice. Pancakes had various toppings and of course, whipped cream. Saturday, the breakfast was the chapter’s famous surprise, oatmeal with toppings and ice cream, hosted by the Woodrow’s and Campbell’s. Sunday’s breakfast was hosted by Joe & Stella and Matt & Jody. A meal of french toast and bacon with all the trimmings. I am sure that there was no weight lost at this rally.
We did not have an official meeting but did take time to discuss rally sites and hosting.
Clarence Zimmerman and Gary Giles have been approached by the mainland Newmar group to have a joint rally. This was discussed and I will be contacting their President once we have our rally dates and sites confirmed.
Several members have agreed to host rallies for 2020. Thank you if you have agreed to host; if anyone else would like to host, please email me at the address below or give me a call.
The following sites have been suggested and the Executive Board will be contacting each one.
Cowichan Expo Center May 28 or 29 – 31, 2020
Buttle Lake, Kin Beach, Kitty Coleman, Luxton Fairgrounds, Ranger Station in Langford, Lighthouse RV Park near Fanny Bay, Qualicum Bay First Nations Campground, Providence Farms, and
Cowichan Bay Jetty September 3 – 7, 2020 This has been requested.
If you have any additional suggestions, please let me know. We did not draw for the Ken Williams award but will do so at the May rally and award the $60.00 rally fee at that time. Please check out the Vancouver Islanders Blogspot at vifmca.blogspot.com
Thanks for all your help and input at the rally!
Andy Balogh
President, Vancouver Islanders
akcbalogh@gmail.com
778-265-2493
2019 - Previous Rallies
Photos - Lighthouse RV Park, Qualicum Bay
2019 July 8-13
Rally report