BIG SKY FMCA. Covering the State of Montana June Presidents. Message... Frank & Kathie Richmond of Bullhead City Arizona

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1 who volunteered to host one this year. I hope to see everyone at one of them this summer. Best Regards and Safe Travels, Mike Teague BIG SKY FMCA Covering the State of Montana June 2016 June 2016 Presidents Greetings Again Big Sky folks; I don t know about you but I m sure looking forward to some sunshine in the state of Montana. As I m writing this, the weather is cool, rainy and very little sunshine. I hope everyone took the opportunity to peruse the excellent May newsletter that was published last month by Susie Farr. It contains lots of information concerning our group such as upcoming rallies, our club election year and, my favorite, winter get-a-way stories. I can t believe Dixie and I along with her brother and wife spent five days in Phoenix and didn t visit the Organ Stop Pizza Parlor. We will for sure include it next winter. By the way, feel free to share with Susie any interesting trip that you have recently made so that it can be included in the monthly newsletter. The 94th Family Reunion this year is to be held in West Springfield, Massachusetts. This is the rally where the Governing Board Meeting is held and important FMCA issues are discussed and voted on. Since our National Director, Kelly Kruse, is unable to attend and I am the alternate, we plan to attend the meeting on August 3, Be sure to read the Wagon Master report concerning the summer rally schedule. A big Thank You to those of you W Message... We have sold our motor home so will no longer be members of Big Sky FMCA. It has been fun but there comes a time for all things to end. Enjoy the summer and winter, everyone. ~ Leroy & Dorine Morse elcome to our newest members Frank & Kathie Richmond of Bullhead City Arizona Frank & Kathie retired in 2000 moving from California to Arizona. Frank was a Systems Analyst & Kathryn was a Property Manager. They winter at home in Arizona & spend their summer months traveling including spending time in Montana. Big Sky FMCA 2016 Chapter Officers... President: Mike Teague Vice President East: Al Baird Vice President West: Paul Bessler Secretary: Dixie Teague Treasurer: Susie Farr Wagon Master: Gene Farr National Director: Kelly Kruse Alt National Director: Mike Teague Historian: Karen Davis Newsletter/Membership: Susie Farr

2 Wagon Master Message As you can see we have some great rallies lined up for this season. If you haven t made your reservations please do so now! I would like to thank everyone for their support and to those who have hosted rallies. It s your participation that makes this club a success. Now it s time to get together and support our new wagon master in his efforts to secure rallies for the 2017 season. Please give some thought to hosting a rally Rally Schedule June , 2016: Missoula. Hosted by Tom & Dianne Clump and Bob and Becky Hagen. Flyer in this newsletter, page 3. July , 2016: Ronan (Polson Cherry Festival). Hosted by Mike & Dori Tucker. Flyer in this newsletter, page 4. August 2016: Will & Shirley Ketterling will be hosting a boondocking rally at their place in Joliet along the Rock Creek. More information will follow in July 1st newsletter. September , 2016: Libby (Nordicfest). Hosted by Gene & Susie Farr. See flyer page 5. Gene Farr, Wagon Master Newsletter Editor Message Do you have a new motor home? Are you going to take a special trip this summer? Will you be traveling to a family wedding or graduation? Or some exciting or beautiful place (many of which are in Montana). If so I would like to hear from you. This newsletter is your way of sharing with our Big Sky friends. Gene & I are planning on going to Albuquerque after Libby for the Balloon Festival. Afterwards we will stay south for the winter. We spend our winters in Arizona with family at their place in Bullhead City. Yes the same family you see on page one of this newsletter as new members, Kathie is my younger sister.. I asked that you check your information in the new rosters as I used the prior years information. I have not heard from any one so I will assume your information is correct. If not please let me know as soon as possible. If you changed your address, phone number or any information pertinent to Big Sky FMCA or FMCA National please make sure to send them to me so I may keep your records current. wa2trvl@yahoo.com or However you must make these same changes to FMCA National yourself. We can not do it for you. This can be done either online or by telephone. com or Susie Farr, Newsletter Editor The election of new officers will be held at our annual business meeting at the September Rally in Libby. Please plan on attending. Our nomination committee has worked diligently in recruiting the nominees listed below and would like to thank them for accepting the nomination. We still need a historian, national director and assistant national director. If you or someone you know would like to add their name to the following list for any shown officer please call Dixie Teague, Dennis Ogle or Susie Farr. Gary Drosten Al Baird Paul Bessler Dori Tucker ELECTION OF OFFICERS President Vice President East Vice President West Secretary Dennis Ogle Mike Tucker Susie Farr Treasurer Wagon Master Newsletter/Membership

3 Bring your favorite dish to the potluck on Saturday. See You In Missoula! June 16, 17 & 18 Hosted by Bob & Becky Hagen and Tom & Dianne Clump Please send the $15 rally fee to Bob or Becky Hagen, 1514 Portal Dr., Billings, MT Jim & Mary s RV Park ~ 9800 Hwy 93 N. (1 mile N of Exit 96 off of I-90) Make Reservations by Phone (406) or online at jimandmarys.com/reservation-request Rates $43.25/night With Good Sam $38.85 Includes water, sewer, electric, cable TV, and wireless internet at your site & tax. Make sure to mention you are with the Big Sky FMCA Group Thursday June 16th: Arrival Day 4:00pm Happy Hour, bring a snack or light hours-d euvre and beverage Friday June 17th 10:00am-4:00pm Free day. Enjoy golf, Southgate Mall, Smokejumper Visitor Center, Fort Missoula Museum, Montgomery Distillery, Caras Park, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation 4:00pm Happy Hour 6:00 pm Caravan out to dinner Saturday June 18th 8:30am - Continental Breakfast 10:00am-400pm Free day. Enjoy golf, Southgate Mall, Smokejumper Visitor Center, Fort Missoula Museum, Montgomery Distillery, Caras Park, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation 4:00pm - Happy Hour (Heavy hours-d oeuvre and beverage) 5:00pm - Potluck - bring your favorite dish Sunday June 19th: Departure Day - Thank You for coming - 3 -

4 July Polson Cherry Festival Old US Highway 93 Ronan, MT Under new ownership, Rick and Desiree Sinclair. Centrally located between Missoula and Kalispell in the beautiful Mission Valley, the Diamond S is the perfect place to stay for the most scenic and enjoyable experience in Northwest Montana! The Diamond S not only has spectacular views of the Mission Mountain Range, but is only a short distance from mountain lakes, valley rivers, Flathead Lake, The National Bison Range, St. Ignatius Church, the Miracle of America Museum and Glacier Park. Camping fee: $31.03/nite, 30 amp service available only. Phone: or camp-diamond-s@ronan.net. Reservations must be made by June 6th. Make sure to mention you are a part of the Big Sky FMCA Group. Directions: Diamond S RV Park is located on the north edge of Ronan, Montana on Highway 93 at the intersection of Highway 93 and Old 93 Road. Rally Fee $15. Hosts: Mike and Dori Tucker. Thursday July 14th: Arrival Day 7:00pm Dinner cruise on Flathead Lake: Tickets $30 per person. Reservations ( ). Purchase tickets After June 1st but no later than June 15th Friday July 15th 10:00am-4:00pm Free day. Enjoy golf, Miracle of America Museum, National Bison Range, amphibious duck rides to Kerr Dam, Three Dog Down, Glacier Park, and endless shopping. 4:00pm Happy Hour 6:00 pm Pot Luck Saturday July 16th 10:00am-4:00pm Cherry Festival Downtown Polson 4:00pm Happy Hour (Heavy hours-d oeuvre and beverage) Sunday July 17th: Departure Day - Thank You for coming - safe travels (Cherry Festival Downtown Polson) - 4 -

5 Libby - September 8, 9, 10 Woodland RV Park, US-2 (located west end of Libby) Phone to reserve. Call by August 6th & Mention you are with FMCA Group $35/night or $40 for creek side, Full Hookups. Hosted by Gene & Susie Farr Nordicfest is celebration of the area s rich Scandinavian heritage with music, food & cultural events. Held each year in September. Events are held at various locations around Libby. Thursday September 8: Arrival Day Venture Inn 4:00pm - Happy Hour at hosts site - bring your beverage Libby 5:30 pm - Caravan to dinner at the Venture Inn - dinner at 6 Friday September 9 8:30am - Continental Breakfast at hosts site 10:00am-4:00pm - Free day to enjoy Nordicfest or visit Libby Dam. 4:00pm - Happy Hour - bring a heavy hours-d euvre and beverage. Dinner on your own. Saturday September 10 8:30am - Continental Breakfast at hosts site 10:00am-4:00pm - Free day to enjoy the parade, Nordicfest, Ross Creek Cedar Grove or maybe Kootenai Falls 4:00pm - Happy Hour - Happy Hour bring your beverage 5:00pm - Potluck - at hosts site - bring your favorite dish Business meeting with elections immediately following potluck Sunday September 11th: Departure Day 8:30am - Continental Breakfast Thanks for attending, safe travels home Sons of Norway Float in parade Ross Creek Cedar Grove nearby

6 Big Sky FMCA 935 Isy Loop Helena, MT BIG SKY FMCA MEMBERSHIP FORM Name FMCA# Address City State Zip Phone Cell# (Optional) (s) Annual dues $15.00 plus one time new member sign up fee of $5.00. Badges (not required) $12/pair (pin); $15/pair (Magnetic) (Circle one) Make checks out to Big Sky FMCA. Multi-year memberships available. Circle: 1 yr 2 yr. 3 yr. Total amount Enclosed Mail to Susie Farr, Treasurer, 935 Isy Loop, Helena, MT 59602