THE TARHEEL TRAVELER. Linda Fishel. CAROLINAS UNIT OF NORTH CAROLINA WBCCI Unit Officers 2010 President - Linda Fishel P.O. Box 197 AUGUST 2010

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1 CAROLINAS UNIT OF NORTH CAROLINA WBCCI Unit Officers 2010 President - Linda Fishel P.O. Box 197 Efforts are appreciated Bethania, NC b cwfishel@windstream.net st Bob V-Pres. Clark was George busy Lamb all year updating the 7903 Fair Oaks Court Clemmons, NC glamb@triad.rr.com 1 st 2 nd nd V-Pres. Miriam Ross 4685 Sherborne Drive Pfafftown, NC pross2@triad.rr.com Corres. Sec. Lynda Brown & Newsletter 1418 Moorecrest Place Editor Kannapolis, NC Recording Janice Caskey Secretary P.O. Box Hwy 27 East Iron Station, NC Treasurer Jerry Hall 2523 Shaggy Bark Court Belmont, NC jlh39@bellsouth.net Immediate Robert H. Clark (Bob) Past Pres. P.O. Box 265 Glendale Springs,NC (Home) (Cell) as4230@skybest.com Directors: Monroe Bowles (1Yr) (Term Expires 12/31/2010) Duane Carter (1Yr) (Term Expires 12/31/2010) Myrna Harris (2Yrs) (Term Expires 12/31/2011) Dick McKenzie (2Yrs) (Term Expires 12/31/2011) THE TARHEEL TRAVELER PRESIDENT S CORNER 1 AUGUST 2010 August sunshine beams down on us so very hot and bright. I hope you are all enjoying your summer and traveling at every opportunity. Summer will be gone before we know it and the beautiful fall colors will start showing. Our rallies are a lot of fun this year. George Lamb is doing a great job in arranging our schedules and activities. If you are enjoying the rallies please be certain to tell him. Also, if the meals are to your liking let our chefs know. It s easy to just assume they know their efforts are appreciated but it s always good to say to them Thanks for the great job you are doing. We are in the process of securing our officer nominations for club year If you are asked to serve as an officer or a committee chairman, please do say Yes, I will serve. and help out. Our club is only as good as our officers and members, so we need your cooperation. Your own ideas can be more quickly acknowledged and carried out if you are in there helping us. Even better, please volunteer! Remember to reserve a site at Tanglewood for the October Election and 50 th Anniversary rally. September 10 th is the reservation deadline. Call Tanglewood Campground to reserve your campsite and call George Lamb or me to reserve for the dinner on October 16 th. We need a head count for the food preparation for the dinner. All our club s past presidents have been invited as well as former active members so we can renew old acquaintances at the dinner. Our last comment about the Anniversary Rally and Dinner. We will ask each member to contribute $15 ($30 per couple) for the total rally cost and this money will cover the cost of the Manor House and help us have enough money to present a $1,000 donation to Ronald McDonald House that evening. We will have a representative from Ronald McDonald House visiting us for the dinner and presentation. See you down the road and safe travels. Linda Fishel President

2 REVIEW CAROLINAS UNIT OF NORTH CAROLINA CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN RALLY-- --AUGUST 5-8, 2010 BOONE KOA CAMPGROUND --BOONE, NC The Boone Rally was most enjoyable with nice weather, good food, and eleven units (22 people) showing up to share a relaxing weekend. We kicked things off with another great social time with lots of goods snacks, as usual. It was a pleasure to meet new members Margaret Van de Ree and John Corriher, from Davidson, and a pleasure to spend the weekend getting to know them. Margaret gained instant acceptance when she brought an outstanding dessert to Friday dinner. It consisted of everything good put in one bowl and lightly stirred together. New members George Elam and Toni Kratt, from Charlotte, were at Asheville and Boone. They had children and a grandchild visit with them and it was great to have them join us. Burl & Mimi Hammock, who were at the Mt. Airy Rally, joined the Unit at the Boone Rally. Mimi is Bob Clark s cousin. Margie and I know Burl and Mimi from high school days so it is great to welcome them as new members. Dale and Sandy Dowler had granddaughter Siina with them and she seemed to have everything (and everyone) under control. Friday, we had an excellent meal. Charlie & Linda Fishel brought corn and okra and we decided just to grill the meat to go with the veggies. Everyone enjoyed the corn, okra and fixings from the grill and especially enjoyed the table full of desserts. Thanks to all the dessert chefs who contributed to this wonderful meal. Saturday breakfast was sausage biscuits followed by our business meeting. Margie and I had to leave Saturday after the business meeting but I understand that everyone had a good meal at Mike s Inland Seafood House. It s great having new members that share our enthusiasm for fun and fellowship of camping at our rallies. We look forward to meeting other new members at future rallies and seeing our members that have missed recent rallies. George Lamb 1 st Vice-President JUST A REMINDER WBCCI DUES Total Due: $80.00 ($65.00 International Dues and $15.00 Unit Dues) Note: If you wish to be listed in the 2011 WBCCI International Directory, our Treasurer must receive your dues by November 1, Please remit check payable to: Carolinas Unit of NC WBCCI Please fill in and include the coupon below with your check Mail to: Jerry Hall, 2523 Shaggy Bark Court, Belmont, NC Member Name (&Spouse): Address: WBCCI Unit # Phone # Cell # Trailer Class A Class B Courtesy Parking, Phone# for Directory (Optional) 2

3 Carolinas Unit of North Carolina - WBCCI Community Service Projects As a reminder, our unit will continue to support the local Ronald McDonald House this year. We will start collecting "Wish List" contributions at our July rally. A copy of the Ronald McDonald House "Wish List" is available. Please contact me if you would like to have a copy. As stated in the President s Corner of this issue of The Tarheel Traveler from the Carolinas Unit s President Linda Fishel, we also hope to present the Ronald McDonald House with a donation of $1,000 from our Carolinas Unit of North Carolina during our 50 th Anniversary Dinner to be held on October 16. Our participation in community service projects also earns our unit points for the merit award program. Sandy Dowler Community Service Carolinas Unit of NC Unit Rally HIGHLAND HAVEN -- COPPER HILL, VA -- September 9-12, 2010 Highland Haven is truly one of the most beautiful settings for an RV park that we have in the Southeast. The Blueridge Mountains will still be green and beautiful but without the summer tourists. Sunsets are the highlight of the day as we gather along the edge of the meadow. We will have social times for visiting and sharing snacks provided by the members. Lots of free time is planned for visiting area vineyards, hiking to the waterfall in the park, and visiting Floyd where we can enjoy the music at the Country Store on Friday evening. Duane Carter and Jerry Hall are in charge of meals for this rally. Plans include a breakfast with omelets in a bag and a dinner with grilled meat supplied by each member and the club supplying salad and dessert. Remember to bring your meat for grilling! Make your reservations now by calling Remember this park does not take credit cards..use cash or checks only. (We apologize for the area code for the phone being incorrect in the July Newsletter. It is correct as shown above.) Directions: Take I-77N to Exit 14 at Hillsville, VA. Follow route 221 N to Floyd, VA. From the stoplight in Floyd follow Rt. 221 N another 14.4 miles and turn left at the second EXXON sign on to SR 610 (Daniel Run Road). Go 1 mile and turn right on SR 649 (Conner Rd). Go.2 miles and turn left, there will be a Highland Haven sign on your right at this turn. Go.7 mile to the entrance of Highland Haven. Check in at the host trailer which will be identified with a sign. George Lamb 1 st st Vice-President OCEAN LAKES CAMPGROUND - MYRTLE BEACH, SC November 4 7, 2010 If you plan to go to the 2010 November Rally at Ocean Lakes Campground, please contact Ray Moser in order to get your forms and make your reservations: or raypegmo@aol.com 3

4 WBCCI 54th International Convention/Rally DuQuoin uoin, Illinois - JUNE 28 State Fairgrounds 28 JULY 4, 2011 It is never too early to plan to attend and volunteer for one of the many jobs available when getting together a rally like this! PLAN TO ATTEND! REGISTER NOW! Also, remember the International Community Service Projects and the many other programs presented at the Rally. Refer to your Blue Beret for details. BECOME INVOLVED! REGION 3 RALLY - MAY 9 15, 2011 Holiday Trav-L-Park Virginia Beach, VA IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO PLAN TO ATTEND! Mark The Date On Your Calendar and Start Planning Your Trip Now! LOOK IN FUTURE COPIES of BLUE BERET FOR INFORMATION Remember the Region 3 Community Service Projects and all the programs presented at the Rally. Volunteer for one of the many jobs available when getting together a rally like this! BECOME INVOLVED! FOR SALE 2 Aluminum - 30 lb. Propane Gas Tanks Ready for polishing. Needs new gas valves. New from Out-of-Doors Mart - $ Each BOTH TANKS FOR $ CONTACT: Bert Kalet

5 CAROLINAS UNIT OF NORTH CAROLINA - WBCCI A Unit of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International You Are Cordially Invited to Attend The 50 th Anniversary Celebration October 16, 2010 The Manor House Tanglewood Park 4061 Clemmons Road Clemmons, NC Casual Dress Buffet Dinner Includes: Garden Salad, Roast Beef, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans A Celebratory 50 th Anniversary Cake Will Be Cut For Dessert 5

6 50 th ANNIVERSARY INVITATION LETTER TO CAROLINAS UNIT OF NC WBCCI MEMBERS AND SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS: We re having a party and you are cordially invited to attend the Carolinas Unit of North Carolina rally and 50 th Anniversary Celebration at Tanglewood Park and Campground in Clemmons, NC on October 14 17, Our rally begins on Thursday afternoon and ends with a brief worship service on Sunday morning. We will be celebrating the 50 th Anniversary of the Carolinas Unit. Our Unit was the original WBCCI unit in North Carolina and South Carolina and was chartered on October 15, From the Carolinas Unit, the other NC-SC units were formed over the few years that followed the charter date. We are planning several activities during this rally and will have a Buffet Dinner at the Manor House in Tanglewood Park on Saturday evening, October 16 th. The dinner will end our festivities at this rally. Please plan to join us for this celebration. We do ask that you reserve as quickly as possible if you plan to attend the full rally. Call Tanglewood reservations at and let them know you will be part of the Carolinas Unit rally. Space is limited in the campground so reserve now! If you want to attend only the dinner celebration, please reserve by September 10, 2010 by calling either George Lamb at or Linda Fishel at A copy of the dinner announcement is included in the newsletter for your reference. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in October. If you have any questions, please feel free to call George or me and we will be happy to assist you. Sincerely, Linda B. Fishel, President Carolinas Unit of NC - WBCCI 6

7 MEMBERSHIP WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Please add the following to your Unit Directory! John & Lori Day 3062 Heglar Road Concord, NC Mailing address: P.O. Box 851 Concord, NC Phone: Burl & Mary Lynn (Mimi) Hammock 1020 Vernon Avenue Winston-Salem, NC Phone: Donnie & Linda Snipes Corliss Avenue Charlotte, NC Phone: SUNSHINE REPORT Please keep all members in your thoughts and prayers and especially: Bernie Carriker Janice Caskey Ken & Ruth Dorn Margie Lamb Patsy Medlin Don Sides If you or someone in the club that you know have been ill and would like to be included in the Sunshine Report, please let us know so we can report their names in this column of the newsletter and let others in the club be aware. SUNSHINE COMMITTEE Peggy Moser Welcome to The Carolinas Unit of North Carolina! We look forward to meeting you at future rallies! If someone interested in our club and in becoming a member contacts you, please ask them to call me. If you meet someone on the road that is not a member of WBCCI or perhaps is a member at large but is not a member of a specific UNIT introduce yourself and explain the benefits of joining a specific UNIT, extend an invitation to join our unit, and have them call me. Remember Membership Recruitment is a Team Effort!! Please recommend someone today! Thank You! Dale Dowler 4176 Wedge Drive Pfafftown, NC taradgd@aol.com SEPTEMBER 02 Jean Tyson 22 Lola Hall 04 George Lamb 24 Bill Stone 05 Pamela Devine 24 Joyce Yost 05 Von Patterson 24 Dillon Matthews 09 Jim Waters 26 Steve Gantt 12 Vicki Johnson 29 Doris Ammons SEPTEMBER 03 David & Denese Lee 04 John & Bernie Carriker 25 Charles & Peggy Heavner 7

8 Lynda Brown, Newsletter Editor Corresponding Secretary Carolinas Unit of NC WBCCI 1418 Moorecrest Place Kannapolis, NC First Class Mail CAROLINAS UNIT OF NC UNIT RALLY HIGHLAND HAVEN COPPER HILL, VA SEPTEMBER 9 12, 2010 DIRECTIONS: Take I-77N to Exit 14 at Hillsville, VA. Follow route 221 N to Floyd, VA. From the stoplight in Floyd follow Rt. 221 N another 14.4 miles and turn left at the second EXXON sign on to SR 610 (Daniel Run Road). Go 1 mile and turn right on SR 649 (Conner Rd). Go.2 miles and turn left, there will be a Highland Haven sign on your right at this turn. Go.7 mile to the entrance of Highland Haven. Check in at the host trailer which will be identified with a sign. *****SEE ****SEE YOU THERE***** 8