DESERT ROADRUNNERS NEWSLETTER VOLUME: 36 ISSUE: 6 FEB 2019 From our President Page 1 January B-Day & Anniv. Page 2 From our National Director Page 1 February B-Day % Anniv. Page 2 Maintenance Tip Page 1 February Rally Agenda Page 3 February Rally Registration Page 5 From our President Terry Whaley I want to thank Pat and Roger Fisher for an outstanding job they did for the January Rally. We had six coaches in attendance; the Besseler s, the Kunkel s, Rita Moore, George and Claire Williams and the Whaley s. The s mores were great and fun was had by all. Looking forward to a great turn out for the February Rally at the Apache Gold Casino, San Carlos, AZ. We will have a meeting at the February Rally, please be thinking where you want to have Rallies for the 2019 2020 schedule. If you cannot attend the rally, please send your recommendations to Roger Fisher our First Vice. Rita Moore really appreciated all the cards, phone calls and the attendance of our members at Don Moore s memorial. From our National Director Rita Moore Thank you to the wonderful group of Roadrunners for the many phone calls, offers of help, cards and for being part of the Celebration of Donnie s life. You are such a wonderful group of people and I am so thankful to all of you and so was Donnie. He thoroughly enjoyed his last trip to Catalina State Park and most of all to the Gaslight Theater. THANKS AND GOD BLESS. Maintenance Tip-Rich Wilson I have always told my children, and anyone else that would listen, that one of the best tools every home owner should have, and know how to use, is a multimeter and an outlet tester. The multimeter is called various things, volt meter, volt-ohm meter etc. The family RVing magazine has an article written by Mark Quasius, F333630, titled The Indispensable Multimeter. It is very well written and gives an understanding of all that can be learned from using one. The outlet tester is something I use often. If you have an outlet that is not working or you suspect is not working, you can plug in the tester and it will let you know if it is working ok, there is a short, or it is not working. You can learn the same things with a multimeter but it is faster. --It was nice seeing the hearty souls at Quartzsite. Its too bad the cold weather got to Sharon. It wasn t much fun for her this year. We are home now and she is on the mend. We signed up approx. 181 new FMCA members in the big tent and received 50 renewals. It was a good event. 1
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES-JANUARY Birthdays Anniversaries 10 Martha Willis 25 McMillan 11 Jim McMillan 25 Threatt 11 Judy Webb 28 Moses 14 Sharon Wilson 31 O Neill 14 Connie Jarvis 15 Brenda Perry 17 Linda Threatt 26 Keith Lingwall 28 John Obermiller 31 Mike Sickels BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES-February Birthdays Anniversaries 4 Kay McCleary none 9 Pat Fisher 11 Kay Dahms 11 Dan Bonillas,, 18 James Louzy 21 Claire Williams 21 Carl Threatt 25 Dale Webb 2
APACHE GOLD CASINO & RESORT RALLY 5 US-70 San Carlos, CA 777 Geronimo Springs Blvd, San Carlos, AZ 85550 Wednesday February 20 - Sunday, February 24, 2019 Directions from Tucson: US-77 to US-70 Milepost 259, San Carlos Directions from Phoenix: US-60 to Globe then US-70 East towards Safford approximately 6 miles on Hwy 70 behind Chevron gas station. Wagon Masters: Roger/Pat Fisher (408) 786-8437 & Kay Hanson (520) 396-0293 Wednesday, February 20 - APACHE GOLD RV PARK - Pull into park, look for Roadrunners located in back area of the park by picnic area/horseshoe pits or call Roger/Pat or Kay. Select your site and go back to the gas station and check in and pay. Once you park, let Kay Hanson (520.396.0293) your site number. 4:00 pm Welcome Happy Hour Picnic area/horseshoe pits Bring your table service, light hors d oeuvres to 6:00 Turkey chili dinner provided by The Wagon Masters 7:30 Social time around fire pits (bring your fire pits, allows wood or propane) Thursday, February 21 8:30 am Good Morning - Coffee & pastries - Picnic area/horseshoe pits - BYO Coffee Cup 9:00 Golf at Apache Stronghold Golf Course 11:00 Game Time: Horse Shoes, bean bag, card games, dice - Picnic area/horseshoe pits Post, 404 S Broad St 4:00 Happy Hour - Picnic area/horseshoe pits Bring your table service, heavy hors d oeuvres to Friday, February 22 8:30 am Good Morning - Coffee & pastries BYO Coffee Cup Location to be determined 10:00 Roadrunner Club meeting & 50/50 Raffle Location to be determined 2:00 Game Time: Horse Shoes, bean bag, card games, dice - Picnic area/horseshoe pits Post 404 S Broad St 4:00 Happy Hour - Picnic area/horseshoe pits Bring your table service, light hors d oeuvres to 5:00 Dinner - Apache Prime Steak House (Dutch Treat/separate checks, inform waiter) 3
Saturday, February 23rd 8:30 am Good Morning - Coffee & pastries Picnic area/horseshoe pits BYO Coffee Cup 11:00 Possible tour Historic Gila County Sheriff's Office and Jail or Historic Mines Peridot Mine Game Time: Horse Shoes, bean bag, card games, dice - Picnic area/horseshoe pits Post 404 S Broad St 4:00 Happy Hour - Picnic area/horseshoe pits Bring your table service, light hors d oeuvres to 5:00 Lasagna dinner provided by The Wagon Masters: Pat & Roger Fisher & Kay Hanson January & February Birthdays & Anniversaries celebration cake Sunday, February 24 8:30 am Farewell Coffee & pastries Depart for home travel safe **Please bring for common area use: Horseshoes, games, bean bag toss, awnings/pop up shade, tables, fire pits (propane & fire wood, lanterns). Information on Apache Stronghold Golf Course Ranked by Golf week magazine as one of the top golf courses in Arizona, Apache Stronghold is a par-72, high desert golf course with a USGA rating of 74.6 and a USGA slope of 145. Opened in 1999, the 7,519 yard long course was designed by acclaimed golf course architect Tom Doak. The course challenges golfers with natural features, such as desert washes, rolling topography and natural rugged bunkers, while our mountain and desert vistas are both panoramic and unspoiled. Apache Stronghold can also accommodate golfers all year round. At 3,200 feet elevation, our course is cooler than nearby Phoenix and Tucson during the summer months and mild during the winter season. With five sets of tees to choose from, the course can accommodate casual to serious golfers. In our clubhouse, you can purchase snacks and drinks. Or, order something tasty right off the menu. And you ll find a wide selection of apparel and equipment in our pro shop. It s everything you need to enjoy an early morning or afternoon outing. 4
APACHE GOLD CASINO & RESORT RALLY APACHE GOLD RV PARK 5 US-70 San Carlos, CA 777 Geronimo Springs Blvd, San Carlos, AZ 85550 800.272.2438 Wednesday February 20 - Sunday, February 24, 2019 Wagon Masters: Roger/Pat Fisher (408) 786-8437 & Kay Hanson (520) 396-0293 Name(s): Cell: E-Mail: Address: FMCA # City: State RV Make: Model: RV Length _ License #: Indicate below the nights you will be staying APACHE GOLD RV PARK: Rate is $27.00 + tax Roadrunner & Good Sam discount Tuesday, Feb 19 (Early arrivals) Wednesday Feb. 20 Thursday Feb. 21 Friday Feb. 22 Saturday Feb. 23 Sunday Feb. 24 If staying additional nights, dates: _ Zip Year: Golf: Indicate below if you will be golfing, Kay Hanson coordinating: Apache Stronghold Golf Course Tee Time: Thursday, Feb 21 9 am pay at course $50 includes cart & range balls # Golfing Golfers: Apache Prime Steak House (need headcount) Friday, February 22 # attending Lasagna Dinner Saturday, February 23 # attending x $7.00 pp = $ Rally fee $5.00 $ 5.00 TOTAL $ Make checks payable to Desert Roadrunners RV Club Mail rally reservation form & check by February 10th to: Club Treasurer, Ed White 4223 Crepe Myrtle Court Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 5