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.

 

NEAR Update

Well here is the final compiled copy of the Captains List for 2015. Yes things can still change and we do have a few vacancies. Please be sure to tell your volunteers that when they make their reservations to tell national that you are a volunteer so they can put a card in your packet indicating this for their windshield. We will have copies available at the expo if some are needed as well.

 

                The changes came from the first list sent out sometime ago with a few coming forward and a few bowing out.

 

                Reservations are coming in, Boat Cruise Tickets are selling as well as the Pig Roast Tickets.

 

                Tom Rec has several seminars ion the works.

 

                Bud McCormick has Vendors signed up as well.

 

                A few loose ends to button up, signed contracts for Entertainment, Letter just went out to the VFW. Skip Smith is working with  the Essex Fire Dept.

 

                DonnieO is working on the Chapter ADS which need to be paid for and ADS need to get to Bob Mills for the Program Book, so please remind your chapters, I think deadline is May 31st.

 

                We need door prizes and the stuffed animals for the emergency corps and marines toys for tots.

 

                 I hope you have looked at our website, nmafmca.org. It has been updated by our webmaster Anne Gould and it also contains a blog which Tom Roule from central NY has been blogging stuff as he receives things or hear of other information through the grape vine. Our new Secretary Donna has been on the ball and is doing a great job for the Northeast Area as she does for her own chapter. It's great having her on board. Same goes for your new Treasurer Jim, loved his report after things settled down with him and his wife with coach problems, WE HAD A SUCESSFULL RALLY AND DID NOT GO IN THE RED, Parking crew is in motion with I believe are great staff of parkers are all coming back. We do have a new Director at the Expo, and have had a meeting with him and his assistant and it looks like it will be business as usual, that's a relief in itself. And as you can see by the LIST the staff on board is well familiar with their jobs, so I hope for all of us to have fun working this rally. I do not mean to leave anyone out, each & everyone working at this event play a very vital role.

                 Wednesday evening while the CRUISE is going on their will be a cash bingo like last year and if those playing want another day of it for a couple of hours maybe we can arrange for that.

                  I'll close here before you delete me, I must say with your new board, all you volunteers, the sponsorships, dealers & vendors, including the support given to the program book and all it takes to pull this off, each and everyone of those involved deserve a very  BIG HEARTFULL THANK YOU from myself, my wife, the board and their spouses. You all made it work successfully.

 

Please if you see I missed a CAPTAIN forward this along to them and notify me or Connie ASAP.

Call us for Last Minute Anniversary

Metropolitan Chapter FMCA Rally

40^th Anniversary Celebration

Croton Point Park

Croton-Harmon, NY

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


Still not to late!

Call Roger and Carol if you want to come!

302-703-6091

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