Ohio Nomads Volume 8 Issue 2 SCOPE OHIO May 10, 2008 A Chapter of Family Motor Coach Association INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Our Next Event Troy 1 A word from our President 2 G.L.A.S.S Rally 2 Treasurer s Report 3 Directions to Troy 4 Event Schedule 4 Amish Country Rally 5 Dir. to Amish Country 5 Secretary s Report 6 Birthdays, Anniversaries 7 Strawberry Festival Sign Up THIS NEWSLETTER CONTAINS INFORMATION FOR THE NEXT 3 RALLIES GLASS May 22-25 Troy June 5-8 Amish country June 23-29 8 S TRAWBERRY FESTIVAL RALLY J UNE 5-8 TROY OHIO Waco Field : 1865 S. County Rd 25A Troy Ohio The Festival began 32 years ago with one vision, to make it possible for churches, PTOs, and other non-profit organizations of Miami County to raise funds in 2 days so they can devote the remainder of their time and resources to children, seniors, students, and others in need of their help. To this day, it has remained true to that vision. The 2008 Troy Strawberry Festival theme is Let's Talk Berries. The Festival will introduce three new events this year - Back Seat Driver; Strawberry Talent Show and Strawberry Grandparent & Me. From Strawberry donuts to strawberry burritos, the Troy Strawberry Festival entices visitors with their most popular, locally grown fruit. Savor each and every wonderful bite of delicious strawberry treat while exploring over 250 arts and crafts booths, enjoy the soulful sounds of live music on four outdoor stages, or compete in a variety of skilled games or events throughout the weekend. This free event is not for the feign of heart..bring your family, friends and appetites to one of Ohio s premier festivals located in historic downtown Troy along the Great Miami River levee. The Nomads will be camping at Historic Waco Field again this year. June 5,6,7 and 8. We will have our own space along the grass runway. Although this is dry camping the setting along the runway allows us plenty of camping space to get together and enjoy the events. The Waco museum is just steps away from our site and a shuttle bus is available to take us to the festival and back. Last year several old planes flew onto the field for the event and it was fun to watch. We will have a catered dinner Saturday night. http://www.troyohiostrawberryfestival.com/a55969/tsf.nsf/letter_daffner!openpage http://www.wacoairmuseum.org/index.htm Map of Troy page 4
Page 2 A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT Volume 8 Issue 2 CHAPTER OFFICERS It s going to be a busy spring for the Nomads this year. We have an opportunity to attend 3 events within 2 weeks of each other. We will be starting with the G.L.A.S.S. rally over Memorial Day. We will once again be hosting the Friday night dinner. This is a great opportunity to make money for our treasury. The rally will have lots of entertainment as well as seminars, crafts and exhibitors. If you want to be parked together during the rally we will once again be leaving the truck stop at US 12 and US 31 after breakfast on Thursday. Our next rally will be at Waco Field for the Strawberry Festival in Troy Ohio. This has been a perennial favorite. Following that in early June there will be the week long campout at Scenic Hills RV Park in Amish country. This campout runs the entire week. The motto is come when you can and leave when you must. You can spend as much time as you would like to see the sites and visit the area. Remember you must make your reservations directly with the campground by May 23. They will require a $25.00 deposit. Our schedule is filled this year and we will have a Nomads rally every month through October this year. This summer and fall we will venture to new areas of the state including Castalia, Auglaize County and Van Wert. I would really like to find some new venues for camping next year. It would be nice to find new areas of the state we have not been to, or haven't visited in a long while. The rally sign up sheet will be posted at all upcoming rallies so please, if you know an interesting location or area of interest, sign up and host a rally. Connie 2008 GREAT LAKES AREA SPRING S PREE (G.L.A.S.S.) RALLY May 22-25 4 nights of camping (w/electric), 4 nights of entertainment, Friday night snack, Saturday breakfast, Evening Stage and Daily prizes, Sunday Ice Cream Social, Monday morning coffee & donuts, Motorhome Exhibits, 2 Buildings of Supplier Exhibits,Crafts and Seminars, Car Show, Red Hat Society tea, Golf Outing, Daytime Entertainment and Nighttime Entertainment. Coach with 2 adults $110.00. Memorial Day weekend. Continued page 3 http://www.glassrally.org/ President Connie Trytek 6095 Borror Road Grove City, OH 43123 614-875-3130 jtrytek@columbus.rr.com Vice President Kent Copeland 606 Congress Ct. Dayton, OH 45415 937-275-8574 copelandkl@aol.com Secretary Robert Gast 6742 Cloister Cliff Dr. Middletown, OH 45042 513-423-7890 rgast@cinci.rr.com Treasurer Ernest Howard 1704 Croydon Ln. Middletown, OH 45042 513-423-3348 badbill800@hotmail.com Nat l Director Norm Holley Bowling Green, OH 419-352-5130 ndir@ohionomads.com Alt. Nat l Director: Ken Schlacht Parma Heights, OH 440-845-1148 altndir@ohionomads.com Newsletter Editor Jim Trytek 6095 Borror Road Grove City, OH 43123 614-875-3130 jtrytek@columbus.rr.com
SCOPE OHIO Page 3 G.L.A.S.S. RALLY CONTINUED (continued from pg 2) If you want to parked with the club we will meet at the truck stop at the junction of US Rt. # 31 and US Rt. #12. We will have dinner at the truck stop Wednesday night. Thursday morning after a hearty trucker breakfast we will leave in a convoy for the fairgrounds. We will be hosting the dinner on Friday night to help raise money for the club treasury. Remember to see Mary Alice Gast or Kent Copeland to get your serving assignment. T REASURER S REPORT OHIO NOMADS TREASURER REPORT PERIOD COVERED: MARCH 19, 2008 - APRIL 19, 2008 STARTING BALANCE: 4038.03 RECEIPTS: DISBURSEMENTS: NEW MEMBERS 85.00 CK# 1008 SPECTIALTY ENG 69.50 DUES ASSOC 5.00 1009 U.S. POSTMASTER 3.18 PETTY CASH 16.52 1010 STAPLES 278.50 PREBLE CTY RALLY 75.35 1011 M.A. GAST 53.83 TOTAL RECEIPTS 181.87 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 405.01 ENDING BALANCE 3814.89 Ernest W. Howard Treasurer
Page 4 SCOPE OHIO Roster Updates D IRECTIONS TO TROY If you have an update for the Nomads Roster Book send your changes to Bill Nesbitt at: nomadsroster@wcoil. com The next roster updates will be published in July Membership Applications Send your dues and new membership applications to our treasurer Ernest Howard 1704 Croydon Ln. Middletown, OH 45042 The new up to date applications will be available at all rallies. Dues still $10.00. But wait! Pay your dues now and we will include a years worth of Nomads newsletters! This is one of the few things that has not been affected by inflation U PCOMING EVENTS Month Day Year Location Rally Masters May 22-25 08 GLASS Rally Michigan Knights June 5-8 08 Strawberry Festival Marv and Ruth Bowman June 23-29 08 Scenic Hills Campground John and Marcy Miller July 18-20 08 Harden County Fairgrounds Jim & Connie Trytek August 1-3 08 Vacationland Travelers John and Brenda Weslow Campground Castalia Oh. Sept. 18-20 08 Auglaize County Fairgrounds Kent and Nancy Copeland Bob and Marilyn Zakrajsek October 16-19 08 Van Wert County Fairgrounds Bill and Bev Nesbitt November 15 08 Christmas Party Kent and Nancy Copeland
SCOPE OHIO Page 5 A MISH COUNTRY RALLY Scenic Hills RV Park Berlin, Ohio 330-893-3697 Monday, June 23 - Sunday, June 29 Come when you can - leave when you must! For reservations call the campground before MAY 23. They will ask you to send a $25 deposit. AGENDA Time to relax - visit area attractions - group meal at an Amish restaurant (probably Thursday) - evening campfires Rally fee $4.00 per unit Coffee and wonderful Miller Bakery goodies 8-10 a.m. Thursday-Sunday Call or e-mail with questions: John and Marcy Miller Rally Hosts Butch and Debbie Sherman Co-hosts Home 740-389-6195 Cell 740-360-4627 E-mail jmmiller40@aol.com http://scenichillsrvpark.com/ D IRECTIONS TO SCENIC HILLS RALLY
Page 6 Volume 8 Issue 2 S ECRETARY S REPORT You Got Mail! Secretary s Report Preble Co. Fairgrounds, Eaton, OH April 12, 2008 6:45 pm The newsletter will be published in Adobe format. This format was chosen because this is a free reader and many computers come with the program preinstalled If you do not have Adobe installed on your computer you can download a free copy from: www.adobe.com/ On the home page click reader and follow the prompts. Send me an E-mail saying you would like the electronic edition, I will cut and paste your address onto a master list for monthly distribution. jtrytek@columbus.rr.com NOMADS WEBSITE www.ohionomads.com Our clubs official website Michael Canode webmaster The meeting was called to order by President, Connie Trytek, with a prayer by Ernie Howard. Judy and Dave Williamson were introduced as new members. Mary Alice Gast reported 14 coaches in attendance for the Eaton Rally. Bev Nesbitt motioned that the minutes of the October meeting be accepted as printed in the newsletter. Bill Nesbitt seconded. Motion carried. Dick Lenox motioned to accept the treasurer s report as written in the newsletter. Roger Roush seconded. Motion carried. Old Business: Bill Nesbitt reported that updated rosters had been delivered. Officers reports: Connie asked for those attending GLASS to sign up for volunteer positions. Mary Alice Gast has the list and will email Kent Copeland offering her assistance. Ernie Howard reported on future rallies. May--GLASS Rally, June 5-8, Troy at WACO Field-dry camping, June 23-30 Scenic Hills, Berlin, OH, July 18-20 there will be a rally at Hardin county Fairgrounds. There will be no host since the Fair board is hosting the event. However we do need a contact person to coordinate it. There are several activities planned including a Cancer Walk, Balloon Launch and tours. August 1-3 Vacationland in Castalia, OH hosted by the Weslows. September 18-20 the Copelands will host in Auglaize Co. for our anniversary rally. October 16-18 Bill and Bev Nesbitt will host at Van Wert, OH. November--Christmas party. Mary Alice Gast said that she had rally tally sheets which should be used for all the upcoming rallies and Marilyn Howard asked that these sheets and a money reconciliation be turned in within two weeks of a rally to the treasurer. Bill Nesbitt reported that Irv Lautman passed away. Mary Alice will send a card from the club. Bob Gast reported that John Miller was recovering from a foot injury and Connie reported that Deb Sherman hadn t had her surgery as yet. Jane Spicer has withdrawn her membership and is selling her coach. Member John Montgomery s daughter is getting a cruise together for FMCA members on the Carnival Glory from Fl next winter. A deposit is needed by April 23. Contact John Montgomery by email. Bill Nesbitt motioned to adjourn and Mel Boerger seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 7:10pm. Respectfully submitted, Robert D. Gast
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TROY LET S TALK BERRIES FESTIVAL 2008 Welcome Ohio Nomads to Waco Field June 5-6-7-8, 2008 Volume 8 Issue 2 Thursday, June 5 Early Bird Parking Friday, June 6 8:00 9:00 AM Coffee and Donuts 6:00 PM Troy Public Square, Opening Ceremonies, Bed Races, Free Concert Etc. Saturday, June 7 8:00 9:00 AM Coffee and Donuts 9:00 AM Strawberry Festival Parade 6:00 PM Saturday Night Meal, Bring Table and Chair only 8:00 PM Free Concert Troy High School Football Stadium Sunday 8:00 9:00 AM Coffee and Donuts Directions to Waco Field: (rally site) I 75 traffic: take exit 69, County Road 25A, turn north and go about 1 mile Waco Field is on the right. (east side) All other motorhomes take 25A south out of Troy at the Public Suare. Go 1 mile. Waco Field is on the left. Clip here and return with payment Make checks payable to: Dry Camping Fee per Night $5.00 Registration Deadline Lloyd Shroyer Rally Fee per person $5.00 is May 28, 2008 1375 Croydon Rd. Phone 937-339-2118 Cell 937-216-1420 Troy, Oh 45373 Name Last First Spouse Address City State Zip Phone Coach Make Length Liscense # FMCA # Arrival Date Towing a vehcle: Yes No Need Handicapped Parking? Yes No Your Phone # Are you a first timer: Yes No New Member? Yes No Camping Fee per night $5.00 x number of nights $ Rally Fee per Person $5.00 $ Saturday night meal $10.00 per person $ Total $