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Metropolitan Chapter FMCA Rally

40^th Anniversary Celebration

Croton Point Park

Croton-Harmon, NY

Friday May 15^th – Sunday, May 17^th, 2015


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Call Roger and Carol if you want to come!

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40th Anniversary Reminder

Still not too late!


Metropolitan Chapter FMCA Rally

40^th Anniversary Celebration

Croton Point Park

Croton-Harmon, NY

Friday May 15^th – Sunday, May 17^th, 2015

Rally hosted by Roger and Carol Whitford

Full Hook-ups

Electric, Water and Sewer provided

$130.00 per coach

Croton Point Campground

 

Former Metropolitan non-camping Members No CHARGE

Non-Camping, non-former member Attendees $20.00 per person

 

ACTIVITIES

Friday night 6:00 PM... Pizza night....Cheeses and Wine

 

Saturday Morning     9:00 AM Coffee and Bagels

                                  10:00 AM Chapter Meeting

Saturday Afternoon  1:00 PM Games and Socialization

                                    4:00 PM Happy Hour(s) Wine & Cheese. Bring a snack to share

Saturday night –        6:00 PM … 40^th Anniversary Celebration in the enclosed building near the camp area.  Please bring any pictures or stories you would like to share about your Metro Remembrances.

CATERED MEAL and drinks. Socialization. Celebration of 40 years. Issuance of commemorative Patch for the occasion for all past and current members.

 

Sunday Morning       9:00 AM Coffee and Bagels and good byes

 

RSVP... BY April 25, 2015...

Please make checks payable to Metropolitan FMCA

and mail to:

 Roger Whitford

17181 Minos Conaway Road

Lewes, DE 19958

More NEAR Info

Joan Lewis, Susquenango Chapter is in charge of putting together craft seminars for the 2015 NEA Rally in July.  She would appreciate it if you would announce to your membership that she is looking for members that would be interested in holding a craft class/presentation during the Rally.  I know that there are a lot of crafty  members out there with some great skills that we would all be interested in learning how to do.  So put your thinking caps on and help Joan put together some classes.  She would like some more ideas & crafty people.  You can email her at seekhim888@gmail.com

Also, George Lewis, Parking Crew Captain would like all those attending in a caravan of 6 or more to drop him an email with a contact person's name and number. His home phone # is 518-399-7072.  or you can email him at seekhim888@gmail.com.  

If anyone has questions about any of these emails you've been receiving please call or email me directly and I will answer to the best of my ability.  Please share all of these emails with your membership as we want to be sure that EVERYONE knows what is happening. 

Message from Donna Merlino, FMCA North East Area Secretary

Hello Everyone:

I am hoping by now you have received and read my first email.  As I mentioned in that email you will be receiving quite a few notices/emails from us regarding Northeast Area happenings.

We have 2 Vice President positions open on your NEA Executive Board.  Bud McCormick and Tom Rec will not be running for a 2nd term as they are moving in a different life direction.  They will be missed but we wish them well in their future direction.  Both Bud and Tom will continue in their positions until our business meeting to be held at the 2015 NEA Rally in July.  The new VPs will begin their duties at the conclusion of the NEA Rally.

We are asking you to please forward this information to your membership in a timely manner.  We would appreciate any one interested in running for one of these vacant positions to get in touch with me by email/phone or contact a member of the nominating committee (listed below).

Fred Linberk - Bussin Buddies - fjl57@sbcglobal.net

Sandie Zern -  Bussin Buddie - sandiez16@gmail.com

Harley Soulia - Green Mountain Chapter - hsoulia@aol.com

There is no experience required for holding a position on the board, just enthusiasm and a willingness to have fun.  So please consider this opportunity to support your Northeast Area. 

Thank you,

Donna Merlino, NEA Secretary

o/b/o The NEA Executive Board

North East Area President's Message

The 2016 North East Area Rally (NEAR) will not be held in Syracuse




Hi,

 

I should have mentioned this is the CAPTAINS list informational letter. Please share with other Chapters and your members.

 

The Convention will NOT be held in Syracuse NY. They are having a major renovation.

 

Next Tuesday at 2:00pm I meet with Jerry Yeatts, Chris Lust and Jim Rosenberg from national at the BIG E  (Great States Exposition Center) in Springfield Mass. for a site inspection & meeting.

 

Wednesday its off to Fryeburg ME for a 2:00pm site inspection & meeting there.

 

 

As soon as I hear anything and a decision is finalized I will make sure the Northeast gets notified via our website, blog and also have our secretary do an email blast hoping all our chapter emails are current and up to date.

 

I apologize for this second emailing,

 

Respectfully yours,

 

Tom Ziobrowski

NEA FMCA PRESIDENT

40th Anniversary Celebration May 15-17th, 2015

Metropolitan Chapter FMCA Rally

40^th Anniversary Celebration

Croton Point Park

Croton-Harmon, NY

Friday May 15^th – Sunday, May 17^th, 2015

Rally hosted by Roger and Carol Whitford

 

Full Hook-ups

Electric, Water and Sewer provided

$130.00 per coach

Croton Point Campground

 

Former Metropolitan non-camping Members No CHARGE

Non-Camping, non-former member Attendees $20.00 per person

 

 

ACTIVITIES

Friday night 6:00 PM... Pizza night....Cheeses and Wine

 

Saturday Morning     9:00 AM Coffee and Bagels

                                  10:00 AM Chapter Meeting

Saturday Afternoon  1:00 PM Games and Socialization

                                    4:00 PM Happy Hour(s) Wine & Cheese. Bring a snack to share

Saturday night –        6:00 PM … 40^th Anniversary Celebration in the enclosed building near the camp area.  Please bring any pictures or stories you would like to share about your Metro Remembrances.

CATERED MEAL and drinks. Socialization. Celebration of 40 years. Issuance of commemorative Patch for the occasion for all past and current members.

 

Sunday Morning       9:00 AM Coffee and Bagels and good byes

 

RSVP... BY April 25, 2015...

Please make checks payable to Metropolitan FMCA

and mail to:

 

Roger Whitford

17181 Minos Conaway Road

Lewes, DE 19958

 

 

Metropolitan Chapter FMCA Rally

40^th Anniversary Celebration

 

 

 

Campground & Rally charge:              

   Camping  $130.00 ……………………………         $_______________

   Former Members (non-camping) …………         $ NO CHARGE   # Attending _______

Non-Camping Attendees     $  20.00 each person                                                           $________________

Total Enclosed:                                                                                                                        $___________

 

NAME:  _____________________________________   FMCA#_________________________

ADDRESS:  ___________________________________________________________________

PHONE:  __________________________# OF ADULTS_____________CHILDREN__________

 

 

RSVP... BY April 25, 2015...

Please make checks payable to Metropolitan FMCA

and mail to:

 

Roger Whitford

17181 Minos Conaway Road

Lewes, DE 19958

Mo's Remembrance of George Amabile

George Amabile

By Mo Magliocchino

I can’t remember when I first met George, but I do remember the year 2000 when both George and I got the wonderful news that we had prostate cancer.  Ironically, we both had the same doctors in Westchester Medical Center, and we both had the identical procedures.  We compared notes every time we got together at a rally or some other function.

And ironically, we both thought that we were out of the woods, but that was not to be the case.  George’s came back a couple of years before mine returned, and thus the battles began.

But let’s talk about the happy times.  As you may remember, Pat and I hosted a few rallies over the years, and of course just about everyone in the club attended.  Now we soon found out that one of George’s favorite things was eating.  So when Barbara sent in the application for a particular rally indicating they were attending, we always added additional portions of food, so George wouldn’t go hungry.

Another thing about George, was that time was never of the essence.  I remember being in Bainbridge, NY in line at the dump station.  The line was long but moved rapidly.  That was until George got there.  Would you believe 45 minutes!

And then there was West Point.  Barbara came by car and met us all at the North Dock.  George drove the motor home alone and was nowhere to be found.  Finally we contacted him by phone.  George was parked a mile away at the main gate.  So Barbara and I jumped in the car and we found him expecting him to follow us.  Well, apparently, George decided that it was potty time.  Would you believe 35 minutes!

And then there was coffee and donut time every morning.  Usually from 8 to 9 am.  Well who do you think would pop out of his motor home at 10!

I am sure Barbara will remember the time, also at West Point, when somehow her hair brush decided it was time to take a dive into the potty, and of course ended up somewhere between the toilet and the holding tank.  You guessed it, another hour at the dump station!

I know George fought a long hard battle, and I admire him for his fortitude.  Not an easy battle and we talked about it frequently.  I will miss you and I know I speak for all the members of Metropolitan. 

You are motor homing with angles now, no more signs to hit or motor problems or dump stations, and coffee and donuts are always being served.   Mo