Christmas Party
Sunday, December 1st 2013
1:00 to 5:00 pm
Casa Rina of Thornwood
886 Commerce Street
Thornwood, NY
Don't forget to let Elaine Digilio know you are coming!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
Metropolitan Christmas Party
Christmas Party
Sunday, December 1st 2013
1:00 to 5:00 pm
Casa Rina of Thornwood
886 Commerce Street
Thornwood, NY
Hosts: Ted and Elaine Digilio
This year we will return to Casa Rina in the big room. we decided to return to this location since it seems to be the most convenient for the majority of our members, and the price is the most reasonable that we could find for what is being offered.
We would like to exchange gifts, so if interested, please bring something to share ($10 maximum)
Menu
Appetizers: Cheese and Crudites, Cold Antipasto, Swedish Meatballs, and BBQ Wings
Entrees: London Broil, Chicken Marsala, Penne Vodka, Sole Oreganate, and Salad
Sides: Oven Roasted potatoes, Mixed Vegetables
Desserts: Italian Pastries
Beverages: Diet and Regular Soda Cash Bar
Reservations must be paid by November 25, 2013
payable to: Metropolitan / FMCA
$40.00 per Person
please mail to: Elaine Digilio, 107 Drisler Ave., White Plains, NY 10607
(914-592-3859)
Thursday, July 25, 2013
July Metropolitan FMCA Newsletter
Metropolitan
FMCA Newsletter
July 2013
Issue #72
President’s Message
Hi guys. Well the three H's are
upon us....Humid Hot and Hazy and only halfway through the summer. I’m loving
every minute of it.
We had a great time at Rhinebeck. The Culinary luncheon was wonderful but most importantly the company was great. It was disappointing to see such a few numbers of coaches but the few that came had a great time. Thank you Moe and Pat for a job well done.
Participation in the rallies has been really low in general. I know there are times when not everyone can make the rallies but for the people running them and setting them up, it takes time whether it be for 5 coaches or 25!!
Mal Ford is doing a great job as Wagonmaster but please help him in making his job easier.
We are loving our new home in Delaware. We never had grass before and now we’re making up for it! We hope to see some of you guys down here in Delaware in August. We can't wait.
Roger Whitford
We had a great time at Rhinebeck. The Culinary luncheon was wonderful but most importantly the company was great. It was disappointing to see such a few numbers of coaches but the few that came had a great time. Thank you Moe and Pat for a job well done.
Participation in the rallies has been really low in general. I know there are times when not everyone can make the rallies but for the people running them and setting them up, it takes time whether it be for 5 coaches or 25!!
Mal Ford is doing a great job as Wagonmaster but please help him in making his job easier.
We are loving our new home in Delaware. We never had grass before and now we’re making up for it! We hope to see some of you guys down here in Delaware in August. We can't wait.
Roger Whitford
Wagonmaster’s
Message:
Hi to my fellow RVers and Metropolitan members out
there. Our rallies have not been well
attended. It seems as if we have a small
core group who still get out to events, but the majority hasn’t been
participating. I have tried some new
camping locations, tried joint campouts with other FMCA Groups, but again, only
a small group attends. Maybe the second
half of the season will be better? In
August we have a joint campout with the Empire FMCA in Copake , NY Saugerties , NY West Point
in September; let’s hope that we can get some interest in that.
What can we do to help you fire up your rigs and get out to
these rallies? If there are other
locations you would prefer, other dates that work better for your schedules, or
if you just don’t camp that much anymore, let me know. This is your Club. Get involved and help us make it a fun time
for everyone.
The bottom line is we want to see you at these Rallies!
Last Call for
the September Saugerties Garlic Festival Rally.
Please email me at malford27@hotmail.com
if you are interested in attending and have not as yet sent in your
reservation. Do to this being a very
popular weekend, the campground will not hold our reserved spots beyond this
week. So if you want to attend, act now!
Mo has gotten information regarding West Point. A flyer explaining how you should make
arrangements for this weekend is also included following this section.
Metropolitan
Chapter FMCA Rally
Saugerties NY KOA Campground
Saugerties
Garlic Festival
&
Woodstock, NY Area
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Saugerties,
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http://koa.com/campgrounds/saugerties/
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Friday September 27st – Sunday, September 29th
2013
Rally hosted by Mal & Elsie Ford
$130.00 Total
Full Hook-ups
Electric, Water and Sewer provided
ACTIVITIES
Friday Night 6:00 PM – Social Cheese and Wine Bring
Snacks to share
Saturday Morning – Breakfast Coffee-Donuts-Bagels
Saturday – Meeting following breakfast
Saturday Night – Pot Luck Dinner – A-L Bring
Entree, M-Z Bring Desserts
Sunday Morning – Breakfast Coffee-Donuts-Bagels
Please make checks payable to - Metropolitan Chapter FMCA
and mail to:
Mal Ford
2694 Ridge Street
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Campground & Rally charge:
$130.00
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NAME: _____________________________________ FMCA#_________________________
ADDRESS:
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PHONE: __________________________# OF
ADULTS_____________CHILDREN__________
Metropolitan
Chapter FMCA
West Point Military Academy
SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2013
ARMY VS STAMFORD @12 NOON
This is NOT A Rally
Schedule on your own if interested
ANYONE INTERESTED IN
WEST POINT, HERE IS THE INFORMATION FOR THIS YEAR:
NORTH DOCK PARKING $75 IN ADVANCE, $100 IF YOU
JUST SHOW UP.
ALSO, EACH COACH IS REQUIRED TO BUY AT LEAST 1
GAME TICKET
WHICH IS $41
FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 1 877 849-2769
WHICH IS THE ARMY
FOOTBALL OFFICE
EACH COACH MUST PURCHASE
AT LEAST 1 TICKET.
LAST YEAR WE WERE ABLE TO SELL THE TICKETS AT A SLIGHT LOSS IF YOU DON'T WANT
TO ATTEND THE GAME.
FOOD IS ON YOUR OWN, OR
WE CAN MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS DURING THE RALLY IF WE GET ENOUGH PARTICIPATION.
SO YOUR TOTAL COST FOR THE RALLY FOR PARKING AND
1 TICKET WILL BE $116.
Mo’s
Musings:
Reality Check
Mo Magliocchino
I am sure that all of you have
seen the numerous emails on the internet regarding the influx of illegal
immigrants and the various proposals the government has come up with to resolve
this issue.
The reality is that this
country would literally fall apart if these individuals were deported since
they now do all the manual labor that we all used to do, and at reasonable
rates, minus benefits.
Ninety five percent of all the
fast food restaurants would have to shut down, people would have to learn how
to use a lawn mower and hedge trimmers again. The Italians would have to go to
masonry school to learn the trade that is legendary to their nationality. Not
to mention learning how to make pizza again or bake Italian bread. Having worked in construction all my life, I have
witnessed how these individuals now do all the really hard jobs that no one
else wants to do, and they do it in all kinds of weather and conditions like
extreme heat or pouring rain. Also bad news for the woman who would have to
learn how to do house cleaning once more, and figure out how to use the washing
machine and vacuum. Who is doing all the less than pleasant jobs in our
hospitals and apartment houses, or department stores that require janitorial
services, etc.
None of this is anything new,
just history repeating itself.
I would venture to say that not many of us can
trace our roots back to Sitting Bull, rather some ethnic group that came to
this country via some kind of ship, and usually in steerage class. The only
difference was that they didn’t have to swim the Rio Grande River, or float
onto the southern shores on a rubber tube.
Our immigrant relatives faced
the same problems that we see now facing this country. Many of them received
welfare. Back then they called it relief and my mom used to talk about many of
her friends being on it because it wasn’t anything to be proud of in those
days. I am sure that there were a proportionate number of criminals included in
the ranks, but the good ones survived and made this great nation what it is
today.
So take a deep breath, relax
and just hope that a meteorite doesn’t hit us again. The rest really doesn’t
matter.
Ok, have to run to the bank before it closes, our
cleaning lady comes tomorrow, and she only takes cash.
Mo
Monday, June 10, 2013
38th Anniversary Rally at Rhinebeck, NY and The Culinary Institute of America
Attached are some pictures of the great time had by all who attended the Rally and the Culinary Institute Luncheon.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Directions to Interlake Campground
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO INTERLAKE CAMPGROUND
From NY Thruway Exit 19 at Kingston, take RT. 209 to Rhinecliff Bridge (Rt. 199). Take RT 199 east to Rt. 9G. Go South 5 mi. on 9G to County Road 19 and follow signs.
From The South Take RT 9 to Poughkeepsie towards Hyde Park. Turn right on County RT 40 (West Dorsey Lane) Turn Left on RT 9G Drive 12.4 miles Turn Right on County Route 19 and follow signs.
From The South Take RT 9 to Poughkeepsie towards Hyde Park. Turn right on County RT 40 (West Dorsey Lane) Turn Left on RT 9G Drive 12.4 miles Turn Right on County Route 19 and follow signs.
(Drive slow on 9G when you are close to the mileages indicated since a u turn is difficult)
Rhinebeck, NY Metro Rally
Don't forget the Rhinebeck Rally June 7th - 9th at Interlake RV Park.
http://www.interlakervpark.com
http://www.interlakervpark.com
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
April 2013 Newsletter
Metropolitan Newsletter April2013 Issue #71
Hi members,
I am sorry to say that this newsletter is not a happy one due to the fact that we’ve lost three wonderful members and friends this past winter season. Carmela Colbert, Danny Bennett and Donald Daniels have all passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families. (Also Peggy Lux recently passed away)
Well, another RV season is upon us. Please support our rallies, come out and have some fun. Life is shorter then you think.
Some of our members are having medical issues and our thoughts and prayers are h them.
Carol and I wish you all healthy and safe travels.
GOD BLESS AMERICA Roger Whitford
Carmela
When I first went to Myrtle Beach for Easter in 1979 Carmella was the treasurer of the Metropolitan Chapter. She held that position for 17 years. Jean Pryor was the President and Joe Monteleone was the Wagonmaster. Bill Colbert followed Jean as President.
Something happened one rally. I wrote the check wrong for the campground and the check had to be voided. She was a little upset with me because this was the first time she had to void a check. She was not happy with me. We had a lot of laughs over that.
We always had great times and all the kids from that time showed up for her Memorial Service which I think was a wonderful tribute to her. She must have done something right. She would have been so happy to see all the kids. I did notice that not one of them acted as if any time had passed since they saw each other.
She collected Coca-Cola Memorabilia along with Precious Moments and Emmett Kelly statues. She had Glass cabinets full of all her treasures.
She and Bill loved being with their children and grandchildren. They really had a wonderful bond with each other. I know that I among many others will miss her greatly.
Evelyn Gravino
Saying Goodbye
Life’s greatest mystery, in my opinion, is why we eventually have to say goodbye to those that are closest to us. It is the ultimate test of our faith. The hope that one day we will all be together again in the Promised Land.
We first met Bill and Carmela Colbert sometime back in the nineties, probably at one of the Rhinebeck or Croton rallies. Carmela was the Metropolitan treasurer at the time. I remember teasing her all the time about making sure all the cash got in the account. I always got a quick response from her and if I wasn’t careful, a smack to boot.
I also used to needle her, every time I saw her light up a cigarette, which also got me a smack, but sometime during the rally, I would also get a great big hug, and that let me know that it was OK to tease.
Eventually, we got to meet her wonderful family and enjoy spending time with them. This usually happened at West Point. Truly good times to remember and times that no one can take away from us all.
So, the next beautiful day that comes along, and you look up and see the big white puffy clouds, check out the little tiny ones. That would be Carmela, puffing away and sending us all a big hello and a hug to go along with it. (I hope they have a smoking section in heaven).
We all miss you. Mo Magliocchino
Danny
MO MAGLIOCCHINO
As I write this, I am sitting in Florida enjoying the sunshine. Today just happens to be St Patrick’s Day and everyone is wearing green of course. Tonight, Pat and I will be going to a big party at the club house, and most assuredly, sometime during the evening, Danny Boy will be sung. (I just hope the singer is sober)
I remember how playing that song would really bother Danny Bennett. He said that he probably heard it a million times, and it got to the point where it annoyed him each time he heard it.
My first recollection of Danny was at a rally in Ulster County where he and Linda and Leroy Thomas and his wife Dot, were the rally hosts. I can still picture Dan and Leroy cooking big pots of spaghetti. For those of you that remember Leroy, he was one big nerve ending, and the sight of both of them cooking will always remain in my mind.
As I got to know Danny better, I realized we had a lot in common. We enjoyed fixing things for others and solving problems. Danny’s forte was electronics, and of course, what is a motor home, but electronics with four wheels.
Danny helped me numerous times, and really solved a lot of mysteries in my coach, as he did for many Metropolitan members.
You never got instant gratification with Dan, but he would never forget you, and sooner or later he would show up with his meter and tool box. He always did things first class, using only the best of materials and when he was done, you could count on the repair lasting forever. I guess he learned that from working on airplanes, where you don’t get a second chance.
As time went by, Dan and I developed the same heart related issues, we shared the same doctors, had our stents put in at the same hospitals and compared notes constantly about our progress, or lack thereof. Together, we were responsible for our cardiologist buying a new Porsche.
I guess God needed someone to install a braking system in his chariot, and Dan was his choice.
Thanks Dan, for all you did for me. We all have lost a great person and friend and I will miss you as I am sure all our other members will. Mo
Spring in Croton
Friday, May 17 to Sunday May 19, 2013
Our first rally of 2013 will be hosted by Roger and Carol Whitford
$80.00 per coach
Electric, Water and Sewer provided
ACTIVITIES
Friday night 6:00 PM... Pizza night....Cheeses and Wine
Saturday Morning Coffee and Bagels
Saturday night – Roger and Carol are working on something…
Sunday Morning Coffee and Bagels
RSVP... BY MAY 2, 2013...
Please make checks payable to Metropolitan FMCA
and mail to:
Roger Whitford
17181 Minos Conaway Road
Lewes, DE 19958
NAME_____________________________________FMCA#_____________________
ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________
PHONE__________________________# OF ADULTS_____________CHILREN____
38TH ANNIVERSARY
RHINEBECK, NY JUNE 7 - 9, 2013
www.interlakervpark.com/
FRIDAY NIGHT: 6:00 PM WELCOME HAPPY HOUR; bring your favorite snack to share.
HOT DOGS & FIXING'S WILL BE PROVIDED
SATURDAY: 8:30 AM COFFEE & DONUTS
10:00 AM BUSINESS MEETING
CULINARY LUNCH 11:30 AM (optional)
4:00 PM HAPPY HOUR, BYOB & YOUR FAVORITE HEAVY SNACK
8:00 PM ANNIVERSARY CAKE & RAFFLE
SUNDAY: 8:30 AM COFFEE & DONUTS
COUNTRY LIVING SHOW AT RHINEBECK FAIR GROUNDS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY http://stellashows.com/
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NAME_____________________________________FMCA#_____________________
ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________
PHONE__________________________# OF ADULTS_____________CHILREN____
Rally reservations @$110.00 per coach (full hook ups). Culinary lunch @ $33.28 per person (includes tax & gratitutues.
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 30, 2013 (Campground requirements).
RALLY AMOUNT ENCLOSED______CHECKS MADE OUT TO METROPOLITAN CHAPTER/FMCA.
*CULINARY LUNCH____# OF TICKETS ($33.28 per person) AMT. ENCLOSED____
*CHECKS FOR CULINARY ARE TO BE MADE OUT TO MAURO MAGLIOCCHINO
MAIL TO: MAURO MAGLIOCCHINO, 347 FT. WASHINGTON AVE. HAWTHORNE, NY 10532
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO INTERLAKE CAMPGROUND
| 428 Lake Dr., Rhinebeck, NY 12572-3213| | Phone: 845-266-5387 |
From NY Thruway Exit 19
at Kingston, take RT. 209 to Rhinecliff Bridge (Rt. 199). Take RT 199 east to Rt. 9G. Go South 5 mi. on 9G to County Road 19 and follow signs. From The South Take RT 9 to Poughkeepsie towards Hyde Park. Turn right on County RT 40 (West Dorsey Lane) Turn Left on RT 9G Drive 12.4 miles Turn Right on County Route 19 and follow signs.
(Drive slow on 9G when you are close to the mileages indicated since a u turn is difficult)
Friday, March 15, 2013
Daniel Bennett
I am sad to report the passing of one of our Members.
Daniel Bennett
Died: Mar 12, 2013
Daniel F. Bennett of Shrub Oak, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Westchester Medical Center. He was 66. Daniel is survived by his cherished partner and companion of 35 years, Linda Pendergast, his children, Scott Bennett and Laurie Hamilton, his grandson Anthony Bennett, and his parents Lloyd and Frances Bennett. Daniel is also survived by Jamie Pendergast, Kevin Stroke and Michael Dehm. Daniel was a Vietnam Era Veteran of the Air Force and he worked for Empire Avionics at the Westchester County Airport. He was a member of the Family Motor Coach Association. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 4 to 8 PM at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley followed by private cremation.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Carmella Colbert (1940 - 2013)
Obituary
Colbert, Carmella
Carmella Colbert, 72 ofMohegan Lake Peekskill NY October 18, 1940 . She passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with a rare form of cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma) on February 18, 2013 . Carmella worked in the cafeteria at Walter Panas High School
She is survived by her husband William D. Colbert of 51 years, her children and their spouses: Liz and Brian Boryk, Dawn and Stephen Sanders, Patty and Bill Hackett, Billy and Kelly Colbert, 6 grandchildren, her brother John Soricelli, her sister Eleanor Jordan, and a large family that will miss her dearly.
The family will be receiving friends at the Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, Carmella Colbert, 72 of
She is survived by her husband William D. Colbert of 51 years, her children and their spouses: Liz and Brian Boryk, Dawn and Stephen Sanders, Patty and Bill Hackett, Billy and Kelly Colbert, 6 grandchildren, her brother John Soricelli, her sister Eleanor Jordan, and a large family that will miss her dearly.
Published in the The Journal News on
I am sad to report this news to our group.
For all of you who may not have heard, Carmella passed away Sunday the 17th.
Services for Carmella Colbert will be held at the following:
Carters Funeral Home 170 KIngs Ferry Road, Montrose, NY 914 737 0900
Thursday February 21, 2013 From 4 to 8 pm
From what I understand, the funeral will be private.
Our prayers go out to Bill and his entire family. Mo
Saturday, January 12, 2013
January 2013 Newsletter
January 2013 Issue #70
Hi guys,
Hope you have all enjoyed
a safe holiday season. For our members who travel to Florida, I wish you safe
and warm travels. I hope everyone is set
for a new RV season.
At the Croton Rally last
October, Mal Ford stepped up to take over for the Metropolitan Wagonmaster
position. He has been working hard to research and book new rally locations.
Please give Mal as much input and support as you can.
Carol and I have been
busy setting up our new home. We have 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths and welcome
anyone who wants to come down. We are 10 minutes from 190 Tanger outlet stores
plus many fine fish restaurants. No problem if you bring your coach because we
have ample parking in the yard. Our Delaware telephone number is 302-703-6091.
Everyone, please have
safe and healthy winter months.
Roger Whitford
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From our Wagonmaster Mal Ford
Hi, I’m Mal Ford the new Wagonmaster for the Metropolitan
Club. We need volunteers to help run each of the Rallies. Please email malford27@hotmail.com to host a rally
or to offer your help in any way in order to make these rallies a reality! You
can also friend us on Facebook-FMCA Metropolitan Chapter. Thank you.
Also for your consideration are the following rallies in
2013
Feb 6th to 10th The Southeast Area Rally located at Hernando
County Airport in Brooksville, Florida.
June 19th to 22nd FMCA’s 88th Family Reunion and
Motorhome Showcase CAM-PLEX in Gillette, Wyoming
Oct 10th to 13th Eastern Area Rally in York, Pa.
From our !st Vice President Jim Kelly
Hi Everyone, I hope your winter is going well.
We had a great holiday party again this year. It was great
to see so many of you enjoying each other in a setting other than our
motorhomes. The dinner at Casa Rina was
excellent, as usual, and all 44 of us were in the holiday spirit. Next year our
party will be on December 1st at the same location.
Please take a moment and check if you are up to date with
your club dues which were due last June.
We all want to extend a warm welcome to our newest member of
the Metropolitans, Mr. Martin Steenbock from Morristown, N.J. Welcome aboard, Martin.
From our National Director
Bill Colbert
The Governing Board meeting was
called to order at 9AM on 8/27/12 by President Charlie Schrenkel. Of 473
possible members of the board we had 315 (67%) in the morning and 312 (66%) in
attendance in the afternoon.
The Executive Board has approved
the appointment of Jerry Yates as Executive Director.
Will Young gave the Treasurer’s
report and the discussion of the budget for 2013 was rescheduled until the
afternoon. A marketing firm has been hired to assist in securing new members.
The economy has had an impact on our investments and we have seen a substantial
decline in membership (about 82,000 members at present) and advertizing in the
past few years. Our investments continue to see a modest improvement.
There were 3 bylaw proposals and 2
were approved. Most notable was the proposal that permits a member to serve as
an officer in 2 chapters except as National or Alternate Director (may serve as
ND in only 1 chapter but can assume another office). The other notable proposal
was the possible admission of towables as associate members of FMCA without
voting rights. This was defeated but chapters may invite towables if they wish.
Of the 14 Policy & Procedure proposal the most notable was the Member Staff
proposal that defined the monetary stipends paid to some of the advance crew.
The end result was that the whole P&P was deleted so that all will be
VOLUNTEERS and not receive any remuneration. There were other minor changes and
corrections.
Our medical evacuation coverage
with On Call will end on 10/1/12. The Evac Benefit special committee presented
proposals from taking funds from reserves, self insuring member purchase to
dropping completely. After a very effective and complete presentation the
Governing Board approved a plan for member purchase that will be less expensive
than those currently available and it will be a member benefit. The cost will
be $85 for an individual and $105 for a family per year.
The Accidental Death &
Dismemberment Insurance coverage has been cancelled.
As a special program for the 50th
Anniversary of FMCA there will be a life membership (with no benefits other
than not having to pay dues). It will be offered to those who contribute $1050
to FMCA.
Judy Czarsty was approved to
receive a Life Membership (as all retiring presidents do) and will have her
photo hung in the gallery in FMCA headquarters. Judy’s contributions to FMCA
are very long and have been very beneficial.
The budget was discussed at
length. Items were deleted and some added. It is anticipated there will be a
small surplus. A motion was made and passed providing that the Governing Board
will not receive a reimbursement of their convention registration in 2013 and
going forward indefinitely as in 2012.
The meeting was adjourned at about
4:45 PM.
Natural Disaster
Bring Out the Best and Worst in Us
Mo Magliocchino
No
denying that Sandy is rated as the worst storm in modern history. What bothers me is how we act in these situations. We have the media who seem to thrive on bad
news, dire predictions and the creation of overall panic. Unfortunately, this time the media was spot
on. The first thing that happens is people flocking to the
grocery stores and cleaning the shelves of every imaginable item, whether they need it or not. More disturbingly is the manner in which they
go about it. They cut you off
in the parking lots; they run their shopping carts up against your Achilles
tendons, they cut in the express lane with 50 items, and then back
to the parking lot for more rudeness. Mind you, these are the same people who were sitting in
church with you last Sunday. The storm hits, devastation occurs, people are hurting,
confused, in need of help. Here comes
the Politicians making all kinds of promises that even Jesus
would have a problem fulfilling. Then
comes all the helpful organizations, some of them excellent and
well organized, and then you have the government- sponsored groups who usually get their act
together 6 months down the road.
It gets worse. Other
states send convoys of trucks to help with downed trees and electrical repairs,
except most of them end up parked in some shopping center
or side streets due to lack of leadership on the part of the local utility companies. So they ventured many miles, wasted lots of
workers time and consumed thousands of gallons of fuel for naught. Fuel, which we now have to line up for, for
hours, not because there is a shortage, but because there is no
emergency delivery plan in effect.
Then come the evil doers, the scammers who prey on
the people in need of genuine help, the looters who seize the opportunity to steal whatever earthly
possessions these unfortunate people have left! We really don’t have to fear terrorism as much as we
do, we have ourselves, the most advanced nation in the world, without a game plan on how to deal
with natural disasters.
We were without power for 7 days, which is tame
compared to what many others have experienced. Thank God for the motor home, the generator, the
wood stove and the strength to keep them all going. We survived another one. Thank you Lord.
Metropolitan Chapter Application
No person may be a member of
the Metropolitan Chapter of FMCA unless he/she is a member in good standing of
FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association). Application for membership in FMCA may
be made simultaneously with application for Metropolitan Chapter.
Name:
______________________________________ FMCA #: ___________ Expiration date:______
Address: ________________________________ City:
_____________________________ State: _________ Zip:_________
Telephone number: (___)_________________Cell
phone (optional): ( ) ______________
E-Mail address: ________________________________
Coach Length: _______ Coach Make: ____________________________ Coach Model:
_______________________
Dues are $10.00 annually. Please make check
payable to Metropolitan Chapter of FMCA and mail to:
Jim Kelly, 56 Stuart Rd., Cortland Manor, NY
10567
New application? ____ Renewal? ____
Signature:
_______________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
BADGE
ORDER FORM
Pilot
___________________________ Co-Pilot__________________________
FMCA#
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Address-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
City-------------------------------------State-------------------------------
Zip
Code____________________
Badges
are finished with pin, clip and bolo tie @$10.00 each and includes 1st class
mail
shipping.
Mail
Orders to:
SPECIALTY
ENGRAVING COMPANY
134
BATEMAN LANE
LOUDIN,
TN 37774-7323
CALL
865/986-4147 FAX 865/986-7920 E-MAIL SpecialtyEngraving@juno.com
2013 Chapter Officers
President - Roger Whitford, 68 Winant
Place, Staten Island, NY 1030
Mrwiff@verizon.net Home # 718-356-2524 Cell 917-886-4756 Delaware
Home 302-703-6091
1st Vice President - Jim Kelly, 56 Stuart Road,
Cortland Manor, NY 10567
Secretary - Barbara Amabile, 13 Mandy
Lane, Mahopac, NY 10541
bamabile727@yahoo.com 914-628-4376
Treasurer - Elaine DiGilio, 107 Drisler
Ave., White Plains, NY 10607,
elainedee316@optonline.net 914-592-3859
Wagonmaster – Mal Ford, 2694 Ridge Street
Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
malford27@hotmail.com 914-245-2119
National Director
Bill Colbert 2993
Lexington Ave., Lake Mohegan, NY 10547
wdcbus@juno.com 914-528-6148
Newsletter Editor –Marisa Hicks 264 East 240th Street
Bronx, N.Y. 10470
marisahicks@gmail.com 718-324-3408 Cell: 914-821-7421
Sunshine Chairman - Carolann Brown, 212 Collabar
Rd., Montgomery, NY 12549
*If
you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the above. This is
your chapter and we encourage you to communicate your wishes.
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