NOVEMBER 5, 2011
AMERICAN COACH (ACA)
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER
SoCal President, Beverly Petty, opened the meeting at 9:50 a.m. at the Bakersfield RV Resort. Other officers present included Susan Rose, Treasurer and Pat Adams, Secretary.
Beverly thanked our hosts, the Brummett’s (first time hosting a Rally) and the Tilley’s.
SoCal Membership Chair, Susan Rose, gave the Treasurer’s report with an operating balance of $4664.03.
Six (6) new members joined our Chapter making our membership total to 92 member families. The So Cal Chapter donated a total of $1950 to the Scholarship fund. A special thank you to the Nichols who donating their entire 50/50 winnings to the Scholarship fund during the Las Vegas Regional Rally.
In June 2012 there will be the change of Officers. A nominating committee was formed with Eileen Smoot, Susan Rose, and Roy Nichols. The nominations will be posted on the website site and the nominations will be presented at the April 2012 Rally.
Pat Adams read the minutes from the Las Vegas Western Regional Rally. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Sandy Bridges, seconded by Debby Darby, and approved by the membership.
RALLY:
The National Rally will be hosted by SoCal in October 2012. Bob Clapper is the Chairman. Bob presented an update to the rally attendees. There will be a working rally in February 2012. Bob discussed the difficulty in working with the Lazy Days resort (previously Beaudry RV). They were not easy to work with and had requirements that make it impossible to confirm this site.
Therefore, Bob & Becky Clapper researched an alternate site. They visited The Palms RV Resort in Yuma, AZ. The dates of October 2 – 6, 2012 are firm and available. The cost per night is $19.95, they have a new building and can accommodate a rally the estimated size of our National Rally. There is a stage that is well equipped and their building can easily be set up for our vendors. The resort has lots of things to do, e.g., billiard and poker room, shuffleboard, 3 swimming pools, etc. They employ an Activities Director who can assist us in planning our activities. As far as parking goes the resort is very particular and they will coordinate the parking.
Additionally, Bob discussed this site with RV World which is in close proximity to the RV resort making it very easy for RV World to display coaches. Also, Billy (the caterer used in Memphis and at other events) is pleased to give us a great deal if we choose to go with this catering service.
Bob Clapper has discussed the change of location with Fleetwood and they are okay with the change of venue, however, the dates are firm as they are obligated to attend another event following our rally. Bob will have further discussions with Fleetwood now that this discussion has occurred with SoCal.
The planning Rally will be at the same location February 15 – 20, 2012. However this is the busiest time at the Resort so only 15 – 20 spaces are available. Bob asked those on the National Rally Committee to meet following the conclusion of our meeting so that further details could be discussed and confirmed.
Questions were raised from the floor regarding RV World sponsoring some of the activities since this resort is in such close proximity to their location. This will be discussed by Bob. Also a question was raised regarding the By Laws, whether it is permitted to have a current officer be on the nominating committee. Debby Darby read the By Laws which do not preclude an officer from serving on the committee.
Glenn Caldwell, NorCal President spoke of their Rally in Columbia (1 hour east of Stockton). Also Glenn spoke of a June 2012 Rally in Bend, Oregon. This rally will be just after the FMCA Rally at the same location, the Mill Casino which is in Bend on the Coos Bay. Ignacio Curiel gave further details and extended an invitation to attend. The weather is usually very pleasant in June.
Pete Smoot plans to attend the “Rally In the Pasture” next April and wanted to get an idea of who else may be attending the National Rally next year in Sevierville, Tennessee. Pete will be contacting Charlie Adcock to arrange for his windows to be repaired. If anyone is interested, please let Pete know.
Ken Brummett reminded everyone of the Bingo scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in the club house. It is a $5 buy-in. Also this evening there will be a 50/50 drawing and other gifts.
A motion to adjourn was made by Art Bridges, seconded by Eileen Smoot and approved. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia A. Adams (Pat)
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MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 4, 2011
AMERICAN COACH (ACA)
NORTHERN & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER
Due to the limited amount of time available for chapter meetings and the fact that many members of NorCal are members of SoCal and vice versa, it was decided to hold our chapter meetings together.
NorCal President Glenn Caldwell, and SoCal President Beverly Petty opened the meeting(s) at 9:26 a.m. at the Las Vegas Motorcoach Resort.
NorCal new members, Ron & Robbyn Peters and Larry & Marilyn Pye were introduced.
SoCal new members, Lillian & Mark Porhola and Dawn Warshawsky (daughter-in-law of the DaMart’s) & her husband, Bonnie & Jerry Barber, and Jerry & Loretta Scott.
Glenn Caldwell, NorCal President began their meeting.
NorCal Membership Chair, Terry Bennett, reported their operating balance is approximately $3500. At Bodega Bay the rally hosts, the Hibels & Forward’s donated $250 which RV World matched so they were able to send $500 to the Scholarship fund.
SoCal Membership Chair, Susan Rose, reported that three (3) donations totaling $1806, have been sent to the Scholarship fund. Current operating balance is $4,677.29, and will have over $5,000 after repayment of the advance for this rally.
A reminder that ACA Membership applications are available on the website. The brochures are available which now include the Revolution owners. Remember to keep your old magazines in your coach in case you see an American Coach owner who does not belong to ACA. Also if you want a supply of the new brochures see your respective President for them.
There was open discussion regarding the joining of the NorCal with the NorthWest Chapter to make a stronger membership. The NorCal and NorthWest chapters’ membership is very small. It will take further discussion and a change in the ACA rules to merge the chapters. The discussion was positive and welcoming so the change will just be a formality.
A proposal to have a rally with NorCal and possible NorthWest on the Oregon Coast June 25 – 28, 2012 at the Mill Casino. There will be the National Rally in Sevierville, Tennessee approximately 5 weeks prior so anyone attending the National rally could still participate in this June Rally. Also there is a FMCA approximately June 22, 2012 as an alternative attendance prior to the proposed rally date. Ignacio & Tilly Curiel will be the hosts of the combined chapter rally.
If anyone has any ideas for a Spring rally for the NorCal chapter, please let Glenn know.
At 9:45 a.m. Beverly Petty began the SoCal chapter meeting. Beverly stated the NorCal Chapter members could depart, but they were welcomed to stay and would be appreciated as we were encouraging their help with the Ocotber 2012 National Rally which the SoCal Chapter will be hosting. The National Rally will be held October 2 – 6, 2012 at the Florizona Resort in Tucson, Arizona – formerly known as Beaudrey’s.
Susan Rose requested that SoCal members check their expiration dates for renewal of their membership. She has made contact to members that had their membership renewal lapse. Also, Susan has a printed roster that she requests members check their information.
Announcements: Susan sent our condolences to Randy Hendricks’ family for their recent loss and a donation was sent. Sharon Miller announced that Don Katz had a heart attack and will undergo triple or quadruple by-pass surgery.
George Johnson was introduced as the replacement of John Thomas as our Webmaster.
Beverly Petty thanked the Smoots, the Wilson’s, the Darby’s and all who are assisting with this Western Regional rally.
There will be a SoCal Chapter rally on November 3 – 6, 2011 in Bakersfield. Ken & Cheryl Brummett will host this rally and have signup sheets available for those interested in joining us.
Also there will be a Spring Rally April 12 – 15, 2012 at Camp Verde, Arizona (near Sedona). More details will be worked out and information will be shared.
Beverly announced that Bob Clapper will be the host of the Fall National Rally but will need lots of volunteers. She acknowledged those who have already volunteered, e.g., Debbie Darby = Registration, Sal Speziale & Gary Adams = Parking. At this meeting, Sharon Miller offered to take on Decorations, Vendors will be Merritt Mosby, Theme will be Debbie Darby, Jerry Scott = Golf, Ben Petty = Dealers/Supplier. Still need a Chair Person for Facilities/Support and other committees. Members were encouraged to contact Beverly or Bob Clapper to volunteer.
New By-Laws, having previously been sent to members via email, were distributed to interested partieis and Pete Smoot was thanked for his work on these revisions. Sandy Bridges made a motion to accept the new by-laws, seconded by Sharon Miller.
Jerry & Norma Dunn will have a practice rally in February 2012 and will coordinate with the Clapper’s schedule. More information will follow.
Beverly announced the May 12 – 20, 2012 National Rally in Sevierville, Tenn.
Glenn Caldwell mentioned the web page to see member roster. There may be new pictures added so be sure to check this out.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia A. Adams (Pat)