Thursday, July 28, 2016
July 30, 2016 LoHud Newspaper Article
This Sunday, the local Westchester, Putnam and Rockland Newspaper will have an article on RVing that was inspired through the persistence of our own Mo and Pat Magliocchino. Several years ago, Mo contacted the paper with the idea that an article on local people involved in motor homing would be of interest.
copy this link and past it into your search browserlohud.com/story/life/2016/07/26/on-the-road-again/86751072/
Thursday, July 21, 2016
West Springfield Reminder
Final Reminders for MA and What's Happening in the NEA After National
Reminders Regarding West Springfield MA
- Our NEA Annual Business Meeting – Saturday, August 6, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Mallory Building, Seminar #3
Each chapter is allowed 2 voting members. The National Director and the Chapter President from each Chapter (in the absence of the National Director the Alternate National Director will act as the National Director) have voting rights at the Annual Meeting. If your Chapter is going to be represented by a Temporary Delegate a written notice must be given to the NEA Secretary, Donna Merlino by end of day Thurs., August 4 with the name(s) of your Temporary Delegate(s) that will be attending the Annual Meeting to be held on Sat., August 6. This written notice must be signed by the Chapter’s President to be valid. Although, Donna would appreciate notice be given sooner rather than later by contacting her via email: neafmcasecretary@gmail.com or by phone at (h) 607-627-7009 (her cell phone: 607-316-3784 after July 30)
- It’s not too late to register for the West Springfield: After July 22, 2016, registrations will be taken only on site. Until then call the Home Office at 800-543-3622 to register for the Rally. The Holding Area and Will Call in West Springfield will open on Sunday, July 31 2016, at 8 a.m.
- Volunteers are still needed: If you want to help out please contact Bob Mills, VP NEA, at fourwindsbob@gmail.com or call him at 613-525-9970. We would really appreciate any time you can give
JUST SOME OF WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE NORTHEAST AFTER THE
NATIONAL RALLY!
- Your NEA Executive Board doesn’t disappear after the Rally. We will be working on the 2017 NE Area Rally that will be held at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse NY, August 3-6. The Executive Board has planned a site visit in September to meet with the Fairgrounds Management, tour the grounds and get a first look at some of the upgrades that have been completed. There are a great deal more upgrades planned for completion before we arrive next August. We will keep you updated via the website NMAFMCA.org and on the NEA Blog. Put this date on your calender now so you don't forget. Invite your friends with towables as they are always welcome and we don't charge extra if you are a towable.
These are just a few of the Chapter Rallies being held in the Northeast Area the next couple of months. If you are looking for a rally to attend check these out.
- Aug., 12-14 PEN-NY Mixers Corn Fest, Avon NY contact: 607-898-4626
Sept.,15-18 Northeast Pacers Lake Champagne CG contact: 518-424-3812
Randolph Center, VT
Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Empire State Warrensburg, NY contact: 914-924-7295
Oct. 7-10 Northeast Pacers Gunstock CG contact: 518-424-3812
Gunstock NH www.nepacers.org
- The Susquenango Chapter would like to invite everyone to their "36TH ANNUAL SUSQUENANGO LABOR DAY INVITATIONAL – AMERICAN BANDSTAND”
- September 1-4, 2016 to be held at General Clinton Park, Bainbridge NY
- All Sites include electric, 15 amp (25 amp & 50 amp available for an additional fee)
- 4 Nights Camping Free Coffee & Donuts – Sat & Mon.
- 3 Nights Entertainment - Fri./Sat./Sun Free Hot Breakfast – Sun.
- Bingo, Seminars, Quilt Class Old-Fashion Ice Cream Social – Sat.
- Chicken Barbeque on Sun. Food Shack – Thurs-Sat.
- Free Popcorn @ Entertainment Antique/Classic Car Drive In – Sat.
- $5 Breakfast – Fri. Door Prizes
- Early Arrivals & Towables are always welcome
1/2 yard of main color (this will be the border and backing)
1 fat quarter of accent color (this will be the holders for photos)
Light weight batting 12x21 inches
1. Cut from the main color: 1 @ 12" x 21"; 2 @ 21" x 2"; 4 @ 2" x 6 3/4"
Binding - 2 @ 42" x 2 1/2" (this is for binding & dowel casing)
Cut from secondary color: 3 @ 4 3/4" x 6 3/4"; 12 @ 2" x 2"
2. Press the 2" squares in half diagonally, wrong sides together
>>Everyone departs on Monday, Sept. 5 after Coffee & Donuts; everyday is filled with fun, laughter, and friendship
Click on the following link to obtain a copy of our “Labor Day Invitational – American Bandstand” registration form. http://www.susqfmca.com
or you can check out the attachment to this email. You can also call the Rally Master - Donnie O @ 813-767-3251
WE ARE:
* THE BIGGEST LITTLE RALLY IN THE NORTHEAST *
or you can check out the attachment to this email. You can also call the Rally Master - Donnie O @ 813-767-3251
WE ARE:
* THE BIGGEST LITTLE RALLY IN THE NORTHEAST *
Those are just some of the Chapter Rallies being held in the Northeast Area this fall. If your Chapter would like to add your Rally to the list, send me an email at neafmcasecretary@gmail.com and I will publish it in the next Email Newsletter. It is a great way to bring new members to your chapter.
As always, if you have something you would like to announce to the Northeast Area this is the place to do it. We can add it to the website – nmafmca.org; place it on the NEA BLOG or publish it in the next email newsletter.
Well, until next time I hope to see each & every one of you at The BIG E for FMCA’s 94th Family Reunion in West Springfield, MA. Be sure to attend the Ice Cream Social, the amazing 3 nights of entertainment and of course the NEA Annual Business Meeting on Sat., Aug. 6, 3-5 p.m. Those are some of the events taking place. So come have a good time, meet some new RV friends and catch up with some old friends.
Donna Merlino, NEA Secretary
o/b/o The NEA Executive Board
o/b/o The NEA Executive Board
Sunday, July 10, 2016
NORTH EAST AREA INFO
Message from NEA Executive Board
Please share this email with your chapter members ASAP. It is vital that these emails be passed on to your chapters in a timely manner to let them know what is happening in your Area. They also contain a great deal of information regarding the upcoming 94th Family Reunion being held in West Springfield MA – August 3-6, 2016.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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SAD NEWS TO REPORT:
We were notified by home office on June 27 that Jim Smith, passed away at his home in New Port Richey, Florida. Jim was our Northeast Area Vice President from 1987-1992. He served on the FMCA Review Council 1985-1986 and again from 1992-1996, serving as Chairman in 1992. He also served on the Membership/Member Services Committee from 1987-1992.
The NEA Executive Board sends their condolences to the Smith family at this time. We also ask that all NEA Chapters and their members keep the Smith family in your thoughts and prayers.
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AREA CAUCUSES & GATHERINGS IN MA:
Below are the dates/times & locations for the Area Caucuses and Area Gatherings to be held in MA. Please try to attend if at all possible. OUR ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS WILL TAKE PLACE AT OUR AREA GATHERING TO BE HELD ON SAT. AUGUST 6, 3:00 – 4:00 P.M., MALLORY BUILDING, SEMINAR ROOM #3.
Caucuses – Monday, August 1
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. INTO Area – Seminar 8
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. NORTHEAST AREA – SEMINAR 3
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Northwest Area – Seminar 4
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Western Area – Seminar 6
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Area – Seminar 8
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Midwest Area – Seminar 9
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Great Lakes Area – Seminar 10
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. South East Area – Seminar 11
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. South Central – Seminar 12
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Rocky Mountain – Seminar 13
Area Gatherings – Saturday, August 6
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. INTO Area – Seminar 8
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. South East Area – Seminar 1
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Great Lakes Area – Seminar 2
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. NORTHEAST AREA – SEMINAR 3 (ANNUAL MEETING)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Northwest Area – Seminar 4
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Western Area – Seminar 6
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Area – Seminar 8
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Midwest Area – Seminar 9
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. South Central – Seminar 12
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Rocky Mountain – Seminar 13
The National Director and the Chapter President from each Chapter (in the absence of the National Director the Alternate National Director will act as the National Director) have voting rights at the Annual Meeting. If your Chapter is going to be represented by a Temporary Delegate a written notice must be given to the NEA Secretary, Donna Merlino by end of day Thurs., August 4 with the name(s) of your Temporary Delegate(s) that will be attending the Annual Meeting to be held on Sat., August 6. This written notice must be signed by the Chapter’s President to be valid. Although, Donna would appreciate notice be given sooner rather than later by contacting her via email at neafmcasecretary@gmail.com or by phone at (h) 607-627-7009 or (c) 607-316-3784.
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NEA NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT:
July 1, 2016
Dear Members of the Northeast Area:
The following is the report from the Northeast Area Nominating Committee:
2016 PROPOSED SLATE OF OFFICERS:
These positions are open for re-election at the Annual Meeting, August 6, 2016 for a 2 year term:
All positions are running unopposed at this time but nominations from the floor will be accepted during the Annual Meeting.
- Senior Vice President: Lou Snow
- Secretary: Donna Merlino
- Treasurer: James Sennett
- Vice President: Don Osterhout
- Vice President: Harley Soulia
Elections will be held for the President/National Area Vice President position early in 2017. Voting Delegates will be notified by mail through the National Home Office.
The following 2 positions will be open for re-election at the Annual Meeting at our Area Rally, August 2017 in Syracuse, NY:
Vice President: David Ellis
Vice President: John Traphagan
Nominating Committee:
- Tom Roule 585-739-9074 troule@aol.com
- Bob Mills 813-395-3679 fourwindsbob@gmail.com
- Harley Soulia 802-236-7881 hsoulia@aol.com
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Roule, Nominating Committee Chairman
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CHAPTER NEWS - COACHES FOR CHRIST:
For those of you that were members of the Chapter, Coaches for Christ (which became inactive recently), our new FMCA National Chaplain, Rev. Jim W. Hollis and his wife will be holding two inspiring Devotional gatherings and an Interdenominational Worship Celebration at West Springfield.
Time and place for these events are:
>>Thursday and Friday Devotional Gatherings - 5:00 p.m. - Seminar Room #10
>>Saturday Celebration of Worship (interdenominational) - 8:00 a.m. - Seminar Room #8
Rev. Hollis is hoping to launch a new FMCA Chapter of Coaches for Christ during this Rally together. Everyone is welcome. They look forward to seeing you, your family and others in your group for these encouraging experiences! So please support Rev. Hollis and his wife by joining them at one of these events.
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RALLY REGISTRATION – FREE RAFFLE DRAWING:
This last fall and early spring our Area Vice President, Tom Ziobrowski and his wife Connie worked many hours at various different RV Shows throughout the Northeast promoting FMCA, the NEA and the 94th Reunion at West Springfield. During those shows 100s of names were gathered for a free registration raffle for the BIG E. The raffle concluded at the last RV Show that was held in Syracuse, NY at the NYS Fair Grounds in March. We are happy to announce that the Raffle was awarded at Perry GA to:
Roger & Sue Caiazza
Liverpool, NY
Congratulations to Roger & Sue Caiazza! Enjoy your free registration from the NEA Executive Board for the 94th Family Reunion at West Springfield, MA***************************************************************************************
That’s all I have for now. As always, if you have something that you would like to pass on to the entire NEA this is the best way to accomplish that. We can send an email on your behalf, post it to the NEA Blog and upload it to our website. So, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have something you would like to forward on to the Northeast Area Membership.
Thank you again for supporting the Northeast Area and we will see you in West Springfield, MA.
Donna Merlino, NEA Secretary
o/b/o The NEA Executive Board
o/b/o The NEA Executive Board
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