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Red Rock Rovers Newsletter June 2010
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1. Chapter Happenings The Spring Picnic proved to be a very enjoyable event. Forty-eight individuals participated and the food was great. It was a very relaxing, enjoyable evening with some great folks. Thanks to all who made it happen. At our next rally, we are initiating a new activity. We have some very talented individuals as members with expertise in various fields. We will plan to schedule a member seminar for an hour on a topic of interest. We will be asking for ideas and volunteers to conduct the seminar. In Idaho, we have asked Dr. Randall Labrum to be our first seminar presenter. Randy’s topic will be “Solving Lower Back Problems”. This will be an opportunity for the group to discuss the topic and learn from a professional in the field. 2. Couer d’Alene, Idaho – July 7 – 12, 2010 The summer rally is scheduled for Coeur d’Alene, Idaho at the Blackwell Island RV Park. This park is a posh top rated park at the outlet of Lake Coeur d’Alene. The park is located on the Spokane River with a 500 ft beach area. All of the sites are grassy and are 45 ft wide and 60 ft or more in length. They have a fully equipped clubroom we can use for our rally, wireless internet, and cable TV. You can find out more about the RV Park by going to their webpage at www.idahorvpark.com . This is a very busy tourist area during the summer months. We have reserved 24 full-hookup sites. Each rig will pay individually when you check in. The cost per night is $42.39, which includes all taxes and a 10 % group discount. If you want to add additional days before or after the rally, please let Gary Watts know ASAP. The group rate would apply. The rally is fully booked. Twenty-four rigs are planning to attend. Those scheduled include the following: · Alcantra Watts Martin Bourdon Darien · Jones Labrum Cass Burnette Hill Harmston · Porta Seefeld Williams Jonas Moran Sather McFarland · Bosvey Lilienthal Garrett Westcott Valle Montgomery Our daily schedule is as follows: Wednesday, July 7 · Arrival at the RV Park.
Thursday, July 8 – A trip to Wallace Wallace was the richest Silver mining area in the United States. The mines are now closed but the flavor of the past is still present in this old town carved into the side of a mountain. The town has many attractions but we are planning on three highlights. They are as follows: · Sierra Silver Mining Tour – The old mine offers an underground tour. They can handle our whole group. The group rate for the tour is $9 a person. You can read about the tour at http://www.silverminetour.org/page2.html .
Saturday, July 10 – Group Breakfast and Open Day · 9:00 am – Group breakfast Everyone is requested to bring one of the following:
o egg dish o hash browns or other potato dish o fruit o breakfast rolls Pancakes will be provided for everyone.
· The rest of the day is open for your individual interests: Suggested activities could include any of the following:
o Shopping at the Discount Mall in Post Falls o Golfing at one of the many courses in the area o Fishing in Lake Couer d’Alene or the Spokane River o Taking a side trip to Sandpoint o Touring downtown Couer d’Alene
Sunday, July 11 – Open morning and Group Dinner
The chapter will provide the main course. We are planning on a taco salad bar where everyone can make his or her own salad. Each rig is requested to bring one of the following to share:
o A bread o A fruit dish o An appetizer o Alternatively, any other dish you feel would fit in with the menu.
Following dinner, we will have a musical program.
Monday, July 12 – Departure and Goodbye
Travel Suggestion - Several of group traveling to Couer d’Alene are planning to stop in Deer Lodge, Montana on the evening of Tuesday, July 6. We will be staying at the Indian Creek Campground. You are welcome to join us. The phone number for the campground is 800 294 0726.
3. Grand Lake, Colorado – September 6 – 10, 2010 Following the posh resort setting of the Coeur d’Alene summer rally, we are going to stay at a rustic mountain setting for the Fall Rally. Reservations are at the Winding River Resort Village in Grand Lake, Colorado. Grand Lake is the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and the campground is only a short distance from the National Park entrance. It is a high mountain scenic location with several large bodies of water. The headwaters of the Colorado River are in this area. We can pursue several activities, including:
· Drive over the Rocky Mountains through the National Park on the Trail Ridge Road. (see the following site for details about this scenic road - http://www.rmnp.com/RMNP-Areas-TrailRidge.HTML ) · Take a hayride · Take a pontoon boat tour of Grand Lake · Play Disk golf course on site in the RV Park · Playing horseshoes on site · Golf at the nearby golf course · Fish in numerous fishing locations · Enjoy a chuck wagon dinner · View the spectacular scenery on a mountain drive
We have reservations for eight full hook-up sites and seven electric and water back-in sites. The full hookup sites are 40 by 60 ft. The back-in sites are smaller. Each individual will be responsible for calling the RV Park and making your own reservation. When you call, tell them you are with the Red Rock Rovers. The full hookup sites will be $36 a night with the 10% group discount. The water/electric back-in sites will be $32.40. Make your reservations now by calling 800 282 5121. The resort host indicates that September is generally a dry month on the western side of the Rocky Mountains and we will not have snow that early. The full fall colors will not come until mid September but turning will be occurring at the higher elevations. We will also provide directions to avoid the worst of the high mountain climbs. You can find out more about the RV Park at www.windingriverresort.com . 4. Rocky Mountain Ramble – Farmington, NM - October 12 – 16 The Rocky Mountain Ramble is not a scheduled chapter rally but we do want to make sure you are aware of the Ramble and plan to attend if possible. The Ramble is at the San Juan Country Fairgrounds in Farmington NM. The activities include 3 breakfasts, nightly entertainment, card bingo, line dancing, crafts, seminars, vendors, a classic car show, a 4-wheel off road adventure, a red hat tea and much more. If you are planning to attend, you may want to serve as a volunteer. Please contact Bruce Cass if you would like to be included. For more information, you can go to the following link: www.rmma1.com . 5. Pismo Beach, California – January 17 – 21, 2011 The Winter Rally for 2011 will be in Pismo Beach, California. The rally will be held at the Pismo Coast Village RV Resort. You can find out more about the resort by going to the following link: www.pismocoastvillage.com . The resort is on the beach. The webpage has a video camera and a virtual tour. Registering for the rally will follow the same system as the Chula Vista Rally. All reservations and payments must be made through the chapter wagonmaster. We are holding 25 sites and will begin collecting the money later. The group rate will be $38 a night plus tax. WiFi and cable TV are included. The Resort also will give the group discount to our members for 5 days prior to and 5 days following the rally. Extended stay reservations must also be made through the wagonmaster. You can begin making your plans now and I will provide additional information, as we get closer to the rally time. Activities in and around Pismo Beach may include the following:
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