Central Oregon Chapter of Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) September 2013 Newsletter September Issue Index Membership Chair Message Page # 1 2014 Rally Schedule Page # 7 Presidents Message Page # 2 Can You Identify these Dogs? Page # 8 MICHELIN Advantage Tire Program Page # 2-4 Seven Feathers Wrap-Up Page # 8 October Rally Cancelled Page # 4 Officer Elections / Resolutions Page # 6 Membership Chair Welcome to Jane & Bob Marjama and Loni & Jim Macy. Both joined the Roamers at the Albany rally. We welcome both couples. Mark your calendars for August 10 thru August 16, 2014 for the International FMCA Rally in Redmond next year. Debbie is Co-Captain with Afton Larson of the Oregon River Ramblers FMCA Chapter. We will be doing early security and require about 40 people between our two Chapters. Please consider helping and contact Debbie Ribble at dkribble@yahoo.com or (541) 325-3242. Debbie will continue to put the message out. Step forward and get your name on the list of helpers.
Presidents Message September, 2013 Hi Rim Rock Roamers: Where has this summer gone? Here we are just one week away from our last rally of the season and it seemed like it was just last month that some of us gathered in Portland at our first rally of the year. We had seven coaches scheduled to gather at Seven Feathers. Yes, this will be our last rally of the year as we have low club interest in the October rally that was scheduled at Camp Sherman. The Camp Sherman rally has been canceled. As part of this newsletter, you will be voting on a new slate of officers for 2014. For the most part the slate being presented is very similar to the 2013 slate. We really do need to get more of you involved in a leadership position with the Rim Rock Roamers. Write in votes are always welcomed. After the Northwest Area FMCA Rally in Albany, a new slate of officers was selected. Judie Lehenbauer was elected to the Northwest Area Executive Board. Judie has reached out to the Northwest Area Chapters asking for any suggestions we might have for the Northwest Area. Judie can be reached at jlehenbauer@me.com or 425-922-1988. I know that Judie would like to hear from you. Along with the election of officers for 2014, there are two resolutions that are being presented for a vote. I encourage you to study these resolutions and vote. I am in support of approving both of the resolutions being presented. Lastly, Jinny and I are reconsidering whether we are going to attend any future FMCA rallies. At Albany, we purchased a new Newmar Essex coach. I need to keep Jinny out of those display coaches. Anyway, we are going to take the new wheels on a trip back east to Illinois for a college reunion. I want to wish you all safe travels and I hope to see many of you at one of our rallies in 2014 Jerry You have heard about it but here is how it works: Follow these instructions to locate a Michelin RV tire dealer and claim your exclusive FMCA-member tire discount on Michelin RV tires. 1. Determine the RV tire size and tread design that you require. All tire sizes might not be included in the program. Passenger car tires are not eligible for the program. 2. Find your nearest Michelin RV tire dealer at www.michelinrvtires.com by entering your zip/postal code in the dealer locator. The dealers will be listed in the order closest to your location. Select the dealer that best suits your tire needs. Call the Dealer, Provide Ship-To Number 1. Call the dealer to: Michelin Advantage Program RV Tires Check for availability of the specific tire size and tread design that you require. Make sure they handle national accounts for the Michelin Advantage Program.
2. Tell the dealer you will be purchasing your tires through Family Motor Coach Association s Advantage Account. FMCA's Michelin Advantage Account number, or Ship-To number, is 1326516. You will need to provide this number to the dealer. 3. The dealer should give you an ESTIMATE on the price of the tires when you make your first call to them. The ACTUAL discounted tire price will be shown on the invoice that you receive from FMCA a few days after your tires have been installed. Invoices will be sent out Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. Any fees for mounting, balancing, state and local taxes, and tire disposal are extra and quoted locally by the servicing dealer, so those fees are not included in the discount program. 4. Schedule an appointment with the dealer and review your order to ensure accuracy. Example: 8-Michelin 295/80R22.5 XZA2 Energy Load Range J (18Ply). 5. Review the service that is needed. Example: Balance New Valve Stems. Register Your Credit Card in Michelin's System Because you will be purchasing the tires directly from Michelin, through a Michelin dealer, you will need to preregister your credit card with Michelin. Michelin accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards only. To preregister your card, contact the Michelin Advantage Program at (888) 532-6435 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time and select option 2. To register your card afterhours, call Michelin at (800) 847-9855. Your card information will remain on file for 30 days and will be set up for one-time use only. At the time of purchase, the dealer will ask only for the name on the card, the first digit, the last four digits and the expiration date. This ensures that your full credit card information remains secure. If you make additional purchases in the future, you will need to call and preregister your card again at that time. At the Dealer: Evaluate the Coach, Wheels Once you have arrived at the dealer for service, walk around the coach with the service writer or salesman. Note any existing damage to the coach and/or wheels. This will protect everyone. Complete the Purchase with Credit Card and P.O. Number After the work is finished, you will need to provide the dealer with your VISA, MasterCard or American Express credit card information to complete the transaction at the servicing dealership. You will only provide the dealer with the name on the card, the first digit, the last four digits and the expiration date of the card that you preregistered. Your credit card will be billed by Michelin, so do not be surprised if you get an invoice from the dealer with a zero balance or an inflated balance. Because of a contract between FMCA and Michelin North America, the dealer is unable to give you an invoice with an accurate price. Your credit card will be billed the discounted price, not the inflated price.
Be sure to provide your FMCA membership number and e-mail address! In addition to your credit card payment information, you will be asked for a P.O number. Your P.O. number is your FMCA member number and membership expiration date. You must also provide your e-mail address. Providing your membership number and e-mail address will ensure that you receive your invoice from FMCA. You should receive your invoice within seven business days from the date of purchase. The transaction is now complete. Enjoy your tires! Note: As your National Director, I m trying to get FMCA to make the above purchase process more streamlined and user friendly. It is sure a lot of steps but you could save up to 30% on your next tire purchase. Peter 2013 Rim Rock Roamers Rally Schedule WagonMaster - Jim Bushling (541) 388-3209 The October 10, 11 and 12 (Leaving October 13) rally at Camp Sherman Resort RV in Camp Sherman has been cancelled. There was not sufficient interest or registrations to hold the rally, so after Canyonville (Seven Feathers) in September.That s All Folks! Ballots for Chapter Officers for 2014 are included in this newsletter with instructions on their return. Also included are several resolutions for the membership to consider. What a great year we had.please join us in 2014 for more fun and frivolity! Fairview Tillamook
Albany 1 st Place Chapter Fair Kellogg, ID with Panhandle Gems Lehrer Party LaPine FMCA 50 th Anniversary Gillette, WY Get well wishes to: Oliver Steele.Hope to see you out again soon! Phyllis Langsev Sympathies to Lorene Lehrer for the loss of her mother HAPPY Birthday and Anniversary Wishes to all celebrating an event! Apologies for anyone we missed! A reminder.this is YOUR NEWSLETTER! If you have anything (including photos) you would like to share in future newsletters, please get them to Peter Newsletter Editor at ribble1251@gmail.com. I would love to make this newsletter bigger and better, but the only way I can do that is with your help!
Rim Rock Roamers Ballot 2014 Resolution 13-1 Chapter Spending Resolution It is resolved that the Rim Rock Roamers shall allow its members to spend up to $75.00 of the Chapters money without prior membership approval as long as the member has approval from the President of the Rim Rock Roamers prior to the purchase and that it is determined that the purchase will serve the best interests of the Chapter. Expenditures will be reported to the membership at the next Chapter meeting. YES NO Resolution 13-2 Banking Resolution That the membership authorizes the Chapter s Treasurer to change the Chapter s bank account into an account with signature authority by the duly elected officers of the Chapter each business year. YES NO Do you want an October Rally in 2014 for the Rim Rock Roamers? YES NO President Jerry Andres Write In: 1 st Vice President Jim Bushling Write In: 2 nd Vice President Debbie Ribble Write In: (Wagonmaster) Treasurer Jinny Andres Write In: Secretary Kathy Butler Write In: National Director Peter Ribble Write In: Alt. Nat. Director Jerry Andres Write In: Wagonmaster 2015: (Needed Now) Nominating Committee: Lorene Lehrer Write In: Judy Thorgeirsson Write In: Debbie Ribble Write In: Appointed Positions: Newsletter Editor Peter Ribble Membership Peter & Debbie Ribble Each Rim Rock Roamer member is entitled to vote. (Two votes in a joint household) Please mark your ballot and return to: Jerry Andres President 5353 SW 43 rd Street in Redmond, OR 97756. Deadline is October 25 th, 2013 at 5:00 PM.all ballots must be returned by then to count. It is important that EVERYONE take a few minutes to vote in our election. While we do not have a lot of folks stepping forward to take leadership positions, the Rim Rock Roamers Chapter needs your vote! If you have enjoyed the Roamers, please take a few moments and a stamp to express your preferences through your vote. (Note: Write-in s are allowed in almost every category.please VOTE!
Rally Schedule 2014 Debbie Ribble Wagonmaster (541) 389-4933 Note: This is the rally schedule for 2014 as approved by President Andres. Please mark your calendar for these dates next year. There is a question regarding the October 2014 rally on the Ballot this year. Please make your feelings known and vote YES or NO. May 13, 14, 15 and 16 (Leaving 17 th ) Portland - Woodburn RV Park 115 N Arney Road Woodburn, OR 97071 (503) 981-0002 June 17, 18, 19 and 20 (Leaving 21 st ) Oceanside RV Park 1510 S. Coast Highway Charleston, OR 92054 (760) 722-4404 July 16, 17, 18 and 19 (Leaving 20 th ) Timberlake Campground and RV Park 112 Bylin Road Home Valley, OR 98648 (509) 427-2267 August 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 (Leave 17 th ) FMCA International Convention Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center 3800 SW Airport Way Redmond, OR 97756 (Registration @ FMCA.com) September 16, 17 and 18 (Leaving 19 th ) Hi Way Haven RV Park 609 Fort Mckay Road Sutherlin, OR 97479 (800-552-5699) Fees and registration deadlines will be published as soon as they are available. Phone numbers are included for the parks should you wish to arrive early or stay late. ALL ROAMERS reservation deposits for the above dates are to be made through our Treasurer: Jinny Andres, with the exception of the FMCA International Convention in Redmond, which must be made through FMCA or online at FMCA.com. No refunds within 45 days of the event. The additional days for the International Convention take into account our participation as Early Security and Parking Volunteers, where we will be parked together prior to arrival of the majority of the attendees. There may or may not be electric available this is yet to be worked out. We attend the Planning Meetings or get information for the International Convention and will share pertinent information as soon as it is firmed up by FMCA and the NW Area. 2014 looks like a fun rally year. We invite all Roamers to come on out and enjoy the Chapter and meet our newer members. We are currently have 34 member coaches, with several more waiting to join the Rim Rock Roamers next year. Some of you we have not seen in several years, so now is the time to block out your calendar for a couple of these fun events.
PLEASE NOTE: We need Hosts and Co-Hosts for our 2014 Rallies! Please don t be afraid to step up and host. Many of our members will step up and help you with planning or the rally work. YOU WILL NOT BE ALONE! It takes EVERYBODY s help to make our rallies fun. PLEASE HELP OUT BY VOLUNTEERING TO HOST OR CO-HOST A RALLY IN 2014!! Whose Dog is it? Answer from Last Months Quiz..The 1967 RV is Dick and Lorene Lehrer s The smaller pictures: That s Dick age 5 and Lorene age 7..Not a thing has changed over the years! Seven Feathers Rally September 2013 By Lorene Lehrer Seven coaches attended the rally at Seven Feathers in Canyonville, Or. They included: Jim & Pat Bushling, Dick & Lorene Lehrer, John & Helen Smallmon, Judy & Ingimar Thorgeirsson, Chuck & Jackie Martin, Ken & Joyce Gasior and Jim & Joan Burba. Guests included Heidi and Kathy.daughters of Dick and Lorene. Everyone enjoyed the casino, although the casino won again! It was a nice rally, although temperatures were over 100 degrees at times. It was reported that Bob and Judy Lehrer are now safely tucked away in Mesa, AZ for the winter. Several rally attendees were heading south at the conclusion of the rally as well. We understand there were LOTS OF BEAVERS there..around 100 Beaver motorhomes doing their rally at Seven Feathers. Not too many ducks in sight!