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
EVERYONE is ENCOURAGED to attend, although voting members are asked to arrive early to allow enough time for check in.  This is an important meeting as we will be discussing the 2017 Area Rally and voting will take place for 5 Executive Board positions that are open for re-election for a 2 year term.  All positions are running unopposed at this time but nominations from the floor will be accepted.
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
For those of you that enjoy quilting or want to learn how to quilt we have a quilt class scheduled for Friday, Sept. 2 at 1:00 p.m.  So bring your sewing machine, notions, fabric, and etc…  You will find a photo of the project and pre-planning list for the class below.   There is no cost for this quilt class.  So come have fun with your fellow quilters; work on the class project or bring your own un-finished item to work on and share with the group.

Materials Needed:
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 *



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

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