Friday, May 29, 2015

Revised NEAR Welcome Letter



Welcome to the 2015 Northeast Area FMCA Rally & Show




Thank you for joining in with us. This year’s theme is Summertime Fun At The Junction. Hope everyone has a wonderful time and enjoys all that has been arranged.
ARRIVAL: General Parking, beginning Wednesday July 8th – PARKING HOURS 9:00am – 5:00pm. DAILY. Everyone must enter through GATE B. Some Volunteers may be asked to arrive early. Your Captain will let you know. Others arriving early can stay in holding for $15/night, or if grounds are ready can be parked for a fee of $25/night.

DEPARTURE: Sunday July 12th.

PARKING CREDENTIALS: Parking Credentials are enclosed in this packet. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT THE EXPO, PLEASE HAVE THE CREDENTIALS ON YOUR WINDSHIELD. They should be placed in the lower left-hand corner of the passenger windshield. They need to be displayed while parked on the grounds also, if needed in a plastic bag on the outside. They are viewed by CVE for a daily coach count. Please follow the directions of the Parking Crew. Safety is our #1 priority. Drive slowly throughout the grounds and this includes with your TOAD & GOLF CARTS. Car passes must be displayed at all times.

CARAVANS: If you plan to park as a group, you must arrive together. Please use a sheet of white paper and a black magic marker to make a caravan credential. Number them as follows: NAME, POSITION IN CARAVAN, and TOTAL IN CARAVAN. EX: SMITH 1 of 10, SMITH 2 of 10, etc. You may wait in the HOLDING for everyone in your group to arrive if necessary.

COACH & VENDOR DISPLAYS: Will be open for a sneak preview WEDNESDAY JULY 8th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. In addition to the remaining rally days from 9:00am to 4:30pm

CPR / AED Refresher Training will be held, pre-registration is required, check in at the INFORMATION desk.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: If a family member needs to contact you in an emergency, they may call The Fairgrounds Office 802-878-5554 from 8:00am – 5:00pm.


The EMS Trailer 802-879-3441 9:00am – 5:00pm.

After 5:00pm it will be necessary to contact the Essex Junction Police Department at 802-878-8331 Only Emergency messages will be taken.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES/ EMS: Services are located on the Fairgrounds near GATE A, Champlain Valley EXPO 1st Response Service


They can be reached at: OFFICE: 802-879-3412 CELL: 802-343-5101

Barbara Young, AEMT Asst. Superintendent CVEFR

STAFFED HRS (EMS TRAILER) / EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

WEDNESDAY 9-5 Expo Office Miller North Corridor

THURSDAY 9-5 THURSDAY 7-9pm.

FRIDAY 9-5 FRIDAY 7 -9pm.

SATURDAY 9-5 SATURDAY 7-9pm.

SUNDAY 9-1

After hours call FMCA Safety Coordinator Dave Ellis: 203-650-0322

Or EMT Barbara Young 802-343-5101 who is in an RV on site across from the EMS Trailer.
FIRE EMERGENCIES ON GROUNDS: CALL 911


**Please notify our on grounds safety staff as well, numbers above.
FIRST TIME ATTENDEES: Please attach your First-Timer Attendee Ribbon to the lower portion of your Name Badge Holder, so that others are able to welcome you. Be sure to come to the special first timer’s event. Information will be found in the PROGRAM BOOK.

COFFEE & DONUTS: Daily in EXPO NORTH, starting around 8:00am. Except Thursday morning.

HOT BREAKFAST: THURSDAY EXPO SOUTH, starting around 7:30am. Hosted by everyone that wants to come and help flop pancakes. Sausage & Coffee will also be available also.

HOT DOG LUNCHON: DIAMOND RV DISPLAY, Thursday & Friday at noon.

FRIDAY EVENING: VFW DINNER POST 6689, right outside the upper gate, very limited seating. Pay at the door.

FRESH WATER / DUMP STATION INFO: your site comes with water & electric. Pump Out service is available. THURSDAY –FRIDAY-SATURDAY. Sign up & Pay in advance in the LOBBY area. $30/pump out. You will receive a placard to put on your windshield to display and the pump truck will be roving around at least once a day. No placard – No pump out.

GENERATOR STACKS: *Generators can be run in designated area, & must be stacked. ABSOLUTELY NO USE OF GENERATORS ALLOWED IN GENERAL PAKING AREAS

LAUNDRY: Within 1 mile of the Expo. See the list of off-site services in the program book.

MAIL: You can have mail delivered to the Post Office across the street if you wish .Your NAME & FMCA Number, c/o General Delivery 788 Pearl Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452. No on site mail service is available at the rally.

NAME BADGE: Your name badge should be worn at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.

PIG ROAST: Saturday, you will find you tickets in your packet and must be turned in at which time you get a wrist band. If you change your mind after arrival, let a board member know and they will see if anyone has canceled and any tickets are available.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER CRUISE: Your tickets will be found in your packet. **Bus boarding at 5:00pm. GATE B. **

PETS: Are not allowed in the buildings unless they are service animals. Please keep them leased on the grounds and PLEASE pick up after them if the mess.

SEMINARS: Some require sign up. Consult your PROGRAM BOOK.

TOY COLLECTION: A Booth will be available for you to drop off anything we can donate to the Marine Toys for Tots, State Police & Emergency Corps. Your donation is appreciated.

YOUTH PROGRAM: Upon arrival get information in the Lobby area at the INFORMATION TABLE. Consent forms must be filled out.

EMERGENCY LOCATOR CARDS: All families must complete this card in your confirmation packet, and bring in to the LOBBY area between Expo North & South, also the REGISTRATION & INFORMATION AREA. You will be given your welcome bag which also contains various items along with your PROGRAM book.

DAILY NEWSLETTER: There is a daily newsletter available at the INFORMATION table and you may also have an announcement or article put in, just fill out the form for our newsletter editor, Leo Ouellette.


Wednesday, May 27, 2015

NEAR Rally Information



Welcome to the 2015 Northeast Area FMCA Rally & Show




Thank you for joining in with us. This year’s theme is Summertime Fun At The Junction. Hope everyone has a wonderful time and enjoys all that has been arranged.
ARRIVAL: General Parking, beginning Wednesday July 8th – PARKING HOURS 9:00am – 5:00pm. DAILY. Everyone must enter through GATE B. Some Volunteers may be asked to arrive early. Your Captain will let you know. Others arriving early can stay in holding for $15/night, or if grounds are ready can be parked for a fee of $25/night.

DEPARTURE: Sunday July 12th.


PARKING CREDENTIALS: Parking Credentials are enclosed in this packet. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT THE EXPO, PLEASE HAVE THE CREDENTIALS ON YOUR WINDSHIELD. They should be placed in the lower left-hand corner of the passenger windshield. They need to be displayed while parked on the grounds also, if needed in a plastic bag on the outside. They are view by CVE for a daily coach count. Please follow the directions of the Parking Crew. Safety is our #1 priority. Drive slowly throughout the grounds and this includes with your TOAD & GOLF CARTS. Car passes must be displayed at all times.

CARAVANS: If you plan to park as a group, you must arrive together. Please use a sheet of white paper and a black magic marker to make a caravan credential. Number them as follows: NAME, POSITION IN CARAVAN, and TOTAL IN CARAVAN. EX: SMITH 1 of 10, SMITH 2 of 10, etc. You may wait in the HOLDING for everyone in you group to arrive if necessary.
COACH & VENDOR DISPLAYS: Will be open for a sneak preview WEDNESDAY JULY 8th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. In addition to the remaining rally days from 9:00am to 4:30pm


CPR / AED Refresher Training will be held, pre-registration is required, check in at the INFORMATION desk.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: If someone needs to contact you in an emergency, they may call 802-878-5554 from 8:00am – 5:00pm. Only emergency messages will be taken. After 5:00pm it will be necessary to contact the Essex Junction Police Department at 802-878-8331 or our Safety Staff, Dave Ellis – 203-650-0322 / Barbara Young – 802-343-6101.

MEDICAL & FIRE EMERGENCIES ON GROUNDS: ESSEX POLICE DEPARTMENT: 802-878-8331

**Please notify our on grounds safety staff as while, numbers above.

FIRST TIME ATTENDEES: Please attach your First-Timer Attendee Ribbon to the lower portion of your Name Badge Holder, so that others are able to welcome you. Be sure to come to the special first timer’s event. Information will be found in the PROGRAM BOOK.

COFFEE & DONUTS: Daily in EXPO NORTH, starting around 8:00am. Except Thursday morning.

HOT BREAKFAST: THURSDAY EXPO SOUTH, starting around 7:30am. Hosted by everyone that wants to come and help flop pancakes. Sausage & Coffee will also be available.

HOT DOG LUNCHON: DIAMOND RV DISPLAY, Thursday & Friday

FRIDAY EVENING: VFW DINNER POST 6689, right outside the upper gate, very limited seating. Pay at the door.

FRESH WATER / DUMP STATION INFO: your site comes with water & electric. Pump Out service is available. Sign up & Pay in advance in the LOBBY area. $20/pump out. You will receive a placard to put on your windshield to display and the pump truck will be roving around at least once a day. No placard – No pump out.

GENERATOR STACKS: *Generators can be run in designated area, & must be stacked. ABSOLUTELY NO USE OF GENERATORS ALLOWED IN GENERAL PAKING AREAS

LAUNDRY: Within 1 mile of the Exposition Center. See the list of off-site services for additional details after you arrive.

MAIL: You can have mail delivered to the Post Office across the street if you wish .Your NAME & FMCA Number, c/o General Delivery 788 Pearl Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 .No on site mail service is available at the rally.

NAME BADGE: Your name badge should be worn at all times. Thank you for your cooperation

PIG ROAST: Saturday, you will find you tickets in your packet and must be turned in at which time you get a wrist band. If you change your mind after arrival, let a board member know and they will see if anyone has canceled and any tickets are available.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER CRUISE: Your tickets will be found in your packet. **Bus boarding at 5:00pm. GATE B. **

PETS: Are not allowed in the buildings unless they are service animals. Please keep them leased on the grounds and pick up after them if the mess.

SEMINARS: Some require sign up. Consult your PROGRAM BOOK.

TOY COLLECTION: A Booth will be available for you to drop off anything we can donate to the Marine Toys for Tots, State Police & Emergency Corps. Your donation is appreciated.

YOUTH PROGRAM: Upon arrival get information in the Lobby area at the INFORMATION TABLE. Consent forms must be filled out.

EMERGENCY LOCATOR CARDS: All families must complete this card in your confirmation packet, and bring in to the LOBBY area between Expo North & South, also the REGISTRATION & INFORMATION AREA. You will be given your welcome bag which also contains various items along with your PROGRAM book.

DAILY NEWSLETTER: There is a daily newsletter available at the INFORMATION table and you may also have an announcement or article put in, just fill out the form for our newsletter editor

EME



Thursday, May 21, 2015

More 40th Anniversary Pictures





























June Rally


Metropolitan Chapter FMCA Rally

Culinary Institute Luncheon

Friday June 12th – Sunday, June 14th, 2015

Brook n Wood Campground


Rally hosted by Mo & Pat Magliocchino

Full Hook-ups

Electric, Water and Sewer provided

$125.00 per coach

 

ACTIVITIES

Friday night                 6:00 PM... HOT DOGS, CHILI & ALL THE FIXIN'S FOR FRIDAY NIGHT

                                               Please bring plates and utensils and beverages

                                    8:00 PM           Campfire (weather permitting)          

 

Saturday Morning       8:00 AM  Bagels & Doughnuts (Please bring your own coffee, plates & Utensils)

                                  10:00 AM Chapter Meeting

Saturday Afternoon  11:00 AM Culinary Institute Luncheon (a la cart menu)

                                                                  A la cart menu (see below)


 

                                   6:00 PM Happy Hour(s) Wine & Cheese. Bring a snack to share

Saturday night –       8:00 PM Campfire (weather permitting)

 

Sunday Morning       8:00 AM Bagels & Doughnuts (Please bring your own coffee, plates & Utensils)

and goodbyes

 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Metropolitan Chapter FMCA Rally

June 12 – 14, 2015

 

 

Campground & Rally charge:             

   Camping  $125.00 ……………………………       $_______________

Culinary Institute Luncheon charged a la cart (see Menu)

  

Total Enclosed:                                                                                                                 $___________

 

NAME:  _____________________________________   FMCA#_________________________

ADDRESS:  ___________________________________________________________________

PHONE:  __________________________# OF ADULTS_____________CHILDREN__________

 

 

RSVP... BY June 5, 2015...

Please make checks payable to Metropolitan FMCA

and mail to:

 

Patricia Magliocchino

347 Ft. Washington Ave

Hawthorne, NY 10532

 

 

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

National President's Message



May 20, 2015


Dear Governing Board Members,
Summer is rapidly approaching as we prepare for FMCA’s 92nd Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase, in Madison, Wisconsin, July 29-August 1, 2015. Of course, we want you all to join us as we "Escape to Wisconsin" so we’ve provided a registration form with this mailing. Be sure to ask for Governing Board parking when you register. The packet for the Governing Board meeting in Madison is expected to be mailed in mid-June. If you are a chapter delegate for this meeting and will be traveling during this time frame, please notify the national office that you will not be at your address of record to receive this packet, so other arrangements can be made. Chapter secretaries recently received a roll call sheet for this meeting requesting verification of their chapter representatives. If you are not a delegate for this meeting but you are a chapter alternate national director or chapter president and would like a meeting booklet mailed to you, please contact the national office. The meeting booklet will be available to review online. A national officer election will take place during this Governing Board meeting. Please contact Dianna Mitts, FMCA Chapter Services Department, extension 210, or dmitts@fmca.com, regarding any of these meeting details.

The minutes from the board meetings that were held in Pomona, California, during FMCA’s 91st Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase are included with this mailing.


Also Included with this newsletter are the results for the Midwest, Northeast, Rocky Mountain, South Central, and Southeast Area National Vice President elections. These officers will serve a two-year term and will take office in Madison, Wisconsin, during FMCA’s Annual Membership Meeting.
Don’t miss the Executive Director’s Commentary in the June issue of Family Motor Coaching magazine. You will definitely want to explore RVillage, a free social networking website built by RVers for RVers.


Be sure to check for ongoing online updates regarding the Governing Board meeting as they become available. All of these topics, as well as previous Governing Board mailings, can be found on the Governance website, governance.fmca.com.

Safe travels to all. Remember, "It’s all about having fun!"

Charlie Adcock, F311374

Tom Ziobrowski Re-elected Area National VP



May 20, 2015


To the Governing Board:

On May 18, 2015, the ballots for the election of the Area National Vice Presidents were tabulated by FMCA’s certified public accounting firm, and the numerical results are as follows:
MIDWEST AREA James G. Vitte, F49126 – 22

NORTHEAST AREA Thomas M. Ziobrowski, F173943 – 26

ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA Elwood (Jack) Mayberry, F369343 – 26

SOUTH CENTRAL AREA James H. (Jim) McCabe, F216277 – 32

SOUTHEAST AREA Jim Duncan, F253901 – 47


Sincerely,

Vicky H. Ferrari, F369332

National Secretary

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Metropolitan's 40th Anniversary Celebration

Wow, what a Party!  About 50 people showed up for our 40th Anniversary weekend Party in Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.  There were two original Charter members in attendance as well as 4 brand new members of the Club. 

The reunions, stories, camaraderie, fun and food could not be beaten.  From Thursday, when people showed up to set up the Lodge we used for all our food, right through the goodbyes on Sunday, everyone had a wonderful time.  Even the rain held off till the overnight period so as not to ruin our get together.  We had many former members although no longer camping, come in on Saturday to help in the celebration.

Did I mention the FOOD?  Fantastic.  A Saturday night catered meal that was delicious.  Salad, Bread, Penne al a Vodka, Penne with Broccoli, Chicken, Sausage and Peppers, and a 40th Anniversary Cake.

Below are some of the pictures from the weekend.