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January 2020
Happy New Year!
We have just returned from the Western Area Rally in Indio, the Big Tent RV Show in Quartzsite and the Beaver Ambassador Chapter Rally in the desert of Quartzsite. We have a tentative rally schedule for 2020. Contracts are not signed as of today but will be in the next couple of weeks.
- May 21 – 24, 2020 Cowichan Exhibition , Duncan
- June 03 – 06, 2020 Seal Bay RV Resort, Comox Valley
(Invited by Newmar Chapter) - July 20 – 23, 2020 Southern Vancouver Islanders Ranger Station, Langford
- September 03 – 07, 2020 Cowichan Bay Jetty
Please remember the FMCA Northwest Area rally is in Roseburg, OR from June 24 – 28, 2020. This is a new venue and should be lots of fun.
The National Conventions are : 101st Convention – Tucson, Arizona from March 26 –30, 2020 and the 102nd Convention – Lincoln, Nebraska from August 26 – 30, 2020.
I will be sending more information and asking for hosts for the rallies in the very near future.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
While we were attending the Indio rally, FMCA President Jon Walker made an announcement at his Meet the President Seminar that I would like to pass on to you. Effective February 1, 2020, this next Saturday, the FMCA Roadside Rescue prices will increase. The current price of $74.00 per year for a maximum of 3 years can be obtained by calling FMCA at 1-800-543-3622 before 2pm on Friday, January 31, 2020. The one stipulation is that your membership must be in effect for the same time period as the Roadside Rescue is in effect.
On February 1st, 2020, the rate per year for a motorhome will be $159 per year and for other RVs, the price is $129 per year.
Safe travels!
Andy
Saturday, April 04, 2020
2020 - Previous Rallies
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Vancouver Islanders and FMCA Rallies 2020
Hi Vancouver Islanders!
With the ever-changing events taking place so quickly regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the most important thing is to keep you and your family safe from this virus. Please be sure to follow all necessary guidelines and precautions to keep well and healthy. Due to the uncertainty relating to this pandemic, your understanding is greatly appreciated regarding the status of our 2020 scheduled rallies – some rallies may happen, some may not. We will do our best to relay information to you in a timely manner in order to help you with your planning and preparation. So… please stay tuned….the next scheduled rally is May 21 –24, 2020. I have contacted the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds and at the present time, they are closed. I will be in contact with them later in April to reassess the situation and will immediately get the word out to all Vancouver Islanders.
Until the BC Government removes the mandate regarding socializing in groups, we will abide by their rules.
I, also, need to announce the cancellation of 2020 Northwest Area Rally, scheduled for June 24-27, 2020, in Roseburg, Oregon. All other Area Rallies have also been cancelled for the rest of 2020. As you know, the Tucson FMCA National Convention was cancelled. The Board of Directors have also cancelled the FMCA Summer Convention that was scheduled for August 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has put all of us at risk, and the safety and well-being of our members was first and foremost when the FMCA and the NWA Board were asked to give their opinions about the continuation of the rallies.
Thank you for your support in these decisions.
Stay safe!
Andy Balogh President – Vancouver Islanders
Sunday, April 05, 2020