British Columbia Unit #121 · CHARTERED JUNE 26, 1965 BC UNIT PAGE 1 Editor: Arlene Matches Home Phone: 604.535.4237 Cell Phone: 604.202.7229 Email: [email protected] THE PRESIDENT’S

MARCH 2014

“the news” UPCOMING EVENTS

St Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Reimer’s

5:00 pm, Friday, March 14, 2014 32514 Pandora Avenue, Abbotsford, BC

Hosted by Paul & Toni Reimer (details on page 6)

Whidbey Island Tri-Unit Rally April 26-27, 2014

Whidbey Island, WA BC Host, Tom Akam (details on page 8)

PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR BADGE TO ALL UNIT, REGIONAL AND

NATIONAL FUNCTIONS (you may know who you are but others may not)

UNIT OFFICERS

2013-2014

President Doug McGill, 250.338.6813 [email protected] 1st VP Tom Akam, 604.538.4149 [email protected] 2nd VP Shannon Leslie, 604.943.9909 [email protected] 3rd VP Vacant Acting Treasurer Tom Akam, 604.538.4149 [email protected] Recording Secretary Joyce Wensley, tba [email protected] Corresponding Secretary Debra McGill, 250.338.6813 [email protected] Past President Bob Halliwell, 604.870.4850 [email protected] Directors - One Year Alex Matches, 604.535.4237 [email protected] Norm Finley, 604.435.3201 (no computer) Directors - Two Year Castel Tuason, 604.583.5875 [email protected] Ron Wills, 250.248.6103 (summer) 480.671.2436 (winter) [email protected]

British Columbia Unit #121 CHARTERED JUNE 26, 1965

www.airstreambc.com BC UNIT

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Editor: Arlene Matches Home Phone: 604.535.4237

Cell Phone: 604.202.7229 Email: [email protected]

THE PRESIDENT’S RAMBLINGS

Hello Fellow Airstreamers:

Here it is late February and it is snowing nicely in the Comox Valley. Under these

conditions it is hard to get up for Caravanning and Rallies, let alone maintenance

on #5841. It seems though, when breaks in the weather do occur, the days are

wonderful and progress on maintenance and renovations is made. Debra and I

have now completed our Celestial Ceiling.

How is the Spring Action Plan coming that I sent to everyone? In most areas

great; thanks to Ron McQuarrie the inventory check is complete. Thanks again to

Bob Halliwell--he is moving ahead with the nominating committee that is essential

to our Club’s viability. Check your inner Wally and give him a call. Tom Akam is

diligently working on bringing our financial records up to date—a big and impor-

tant job here. The meeting to smooth out procedures to bring new members into

the Club is pending; waiting for all crucial players to be available, sometime in

April. And finally, our spring, summer and fall programme is nearing completion

thanks to Marilyn Van Iderstine and Debra.

Elsewhere in this newsletter you will see coupons addressing some of these

events. I know it is early but for reservations in our wonderful province you need

to act early to secure same. Soooo again, check your inner Wally; vision what it is

like to be parked beside a pristine lake, fire burning and enjoying the company of

fellow Airstreamers... irresistible!

To those of you recovering from sickness or an injury

our thoughts are with you and we are wishing you all a

speedy recovery in order to see you rolling down the

road again.

Best Wishes.

DougDougDougDoug

250-338-6813 or [email protected]

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

We are always impressed by the number of aluminum pull tabs we receive from our mem-bers, affiliates and friends !!!! Re-member to keep saving those tabs and bring them to the next rally as this is a great way to raise money for charity (in the case of BC Unit, proceeds go to sending children with se-vere or chronic illnesses and disabilities to summer camp at the Zajak Ranch for Children). We coordi-nate our donations with Sharon Pentecost who, for more than 25 years, has been collecting aluminum for charitable organizations. Marilyn & Gene Van Iderstine are pleased to accept old towels and blankets for the SPCA. Community Service Coordinators, Alex and Arlene Matches will also ensure any donation of warm women’s or children’s clothing collected at rallies, luncheons or dinners goes to the Shelter for Abused Women and that donated foodstuffs are given to the Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity…!!!

THE COMMUNITY CORNER

Good news to report this month. Gene Van Iderstine is home and recuperating without chemo and radiation—the cancer was completely removed (although he has been back and forth to hospital to fight an infection)! Marilyn Hook is recovering from her treatments and feeling well. Ron McQuarrie is home after surgery on his ankle and getting lots of TLC from Kay. Larry & Shannon Leslie are grandparents once again (I don’t know whether it is a boy or girl or when it was born…) We learned Wayne & Jeannie Jeffrey purchased a new Airstream trailer at the Traveland Luncheon and now their son, Neil & wife Rita have inherited the old trailer—YAY Jeffreys!

HAPPY MARCH BIRTHDAY TO:

09 Gerry Measures 09 Jeannie Sherwood 10 Vince VanIderstine 11 Marilyn Hook 13 Alex Matches 17 Ralph Vanderheide 18 Monty Sheldan 19 Peter Barbera 20 Janet Walde 27 Joe Smith 29 Judy Peper 31 Norm Finley

HAPPY MARCH ANNIVERSARY TO:

08 Joe & Nancy Conrad 17 Dick & Jeannie Sherwood 19 Peter & Janet Walde 25 Norm & Audie Finley 26 RB & Zelma Bernd

Wearing of the Green

It ought to come in April, or, better yet, in May

when everything is green as green- I mean St. Patrick's Day.

With still a week of winter this wearing of the green

seems rather out of season - it's rushing things, I mean.

But maybe March is better when all is done and said:

St. Patrick brings a promise, a four-leaf-clover promise, a green-all-over promise of springtime just ahead!

By: Aileen Fisher

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NEW MEMBERS & WEBSITE/ROSTER CHANGES

Please make this change to your roster:

Neil & Rita Jeffrey #12211 (details to be provided next newsletter President Doug McGill requests new and affiliate members to please forward their info (photo and

bio) for inclusion in the BC Unit website. We also encourage our regular members to add a picture

and update their biographies as well. Also, newsletter editor, Arlene, needs birthdays and anniver-

saries for the newsletter. The affiliate names will be on the website shortly. Soon there will be a

printable list of the membership available off the website. Please contact new Web Master, Monty

Sheldan with regard to accessing the website (if you haven’t already done so — the email address

for Monty is: [email protected]).

SPRING AHEAD

SUNDAY

MARCH 9, 2014

Here is the answer for when you get too old to drive but still want to be part of the trailer life.

WBCCI

B.C. Unit 121

UPDATED ACTIVITY SCHEDULE UPDATED ACTIVITY SCHEDULE UPDATED ACTIVITY SCHEDULE ——— 2014 2014 2014

March 14 St. Patrick’s Day at the Reimer’s (details on page 6) April 25—27 Whidbey Island Tri-Unit Rally — BC, North Cascades and Washington Units. BC Host is Tom Akam April 28—May 22 “Tidal Pools to Fishing Pools” - Part “A” hosts are Doug & Debra McGill. This is a mini-caravan via Highway #2 through Leavenworth to Palmer Lake, WA . May 1—4 Palmer Lake Rally - Hosts: Ralph & Lalani Vanderheide - location Palmer Lake, (a lovely camp- ground on the lake) May 5—14 “Tidal Pools to Fishing Pools” - Part “B” host is Debra McGill. This is a tag-a-long caravan from Osoyoos to Sheridan Lake. A fun run up the Okanagan includes mini wine tasting tour, BBQ lunch at Midtown RV in Penticton and a pub feast at the Noble Pig in Kamloops. May 15—21 Buddy Fishing Rally - Loon Bay Resort at Sheridan Lake - - Hosts: Ron & Carolyn Wills, Tom Akam, Toni Reimer, Bob Halliwell and Doug & Debra McGill. Reservations to Bob Halliwell NO LATER THAN APRIL 15th with $40 to secure spot. Campfires, fishing and frolicking fun. June 5—23 Heritage BC Caravan — Hosts Doug & Debra McGill and Gene & Marilyn Van Iderstine. Starting in Hope, BC and ending in Cranbrook, BC, we will visit old mines, railways, towns and drink in fabulous scenery. Costs to be determined. June 24—28 Tag-a-Long caravan to Gillette, Wyoming for the International Rally. Hosts: Doug & Debra McGill. June 28—July 4 57th WBCCI International Rally in Gillette, WY (separate coupon in the Blue Beret). July 6—16 Tag-a-long Caravan return from Gillette to Astoria for the Region #10 Rally. Possible joint effort for part or all with other units. Please liaise with Deb McGill. July 17—21 Astoria, OR. Region #10 Rally (separate coupon in the Blue Beret). August 14—17 “Circle the Wagon Rally” in Parksville on beautiful Vancouver Island - Hosts Ron & Carolyn Wills and Doug & Debra McGill. Camp at the beach for the Parksville Sandcastle Festival. September 3—7 Tag-a-long caravan from Lower Mainland to Pendleton, Oregon. Hosts, Patrick & Janet Howell. September 8—14 Pendleton National Rally. Joint effort with the Oregon Unit. Our leaders are Patrick & Janet Howell. (separate coupon in the Blue Beret). September 19—21 Joint Installation Rally - Washington State Fairground in Lynden, WA - Hosts Dick Sherwood and Doug McGill.

This schedule can be added to, amended, or activities

deleted, depending upon participation and enthusiasm.

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FOR RESERVATION & PLANNING PURPOSES, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE

ORGANIZERS AND HOSTS. IDENTIFY YOUR “INNER WALLY” TRAVEL PLANS. E-MAIL OR

PHONE CARAVAN CHAIRPERSON, DEB McGILL, WITH YOUR INTENDED

PARTICIPATION, PLANS OR ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING ACTIVITIES

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February 8, 2014 at Beach Grove Golf Club

Tom Akam, Shannon & Larry Leslie (Hosts) Lisa & Dave Wood with Castel Tuason

Toni & Paul Reimer

Marilyn Hook & Granddaughter Rachel

Judy Greth & Jay Tuason

Gerry Greth & Doug McGill

Ruth Stahl and Marilyn Hook

Debra McGill, Judy Greth & Jay Tuason

Gene & Marilyn Van Iderstine

Christine & Sandy Kent

Wayne & Jeannie Jeffrey

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Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at the Reimer’sCelebrate St. Paddy’s Day at the Reimer’sCelebrate St. Paddy’s Day at the Reimer’sCelebrate St. Paddy’s Day at the Reimer’s Plan to come to their home at 5:00 pm on March 14th and bring Plan to come to their home at 5:00 pm on March 14th and bring Plan to come to their home at 5:00 pm on March 14th and bring Plan to come to their home at 5:00 pm on March 14th and bring your own drinks (if you don’t want to drink beer, wine or Paul’s your own drinks (if you don’t want to drink beer, wine or Paul’s your own drinks (if you don’t want to drink beer, wine or Paul’s your own drinks (if you don’t want to drink beer, wine or Paul’s special recipe cocktails), Also Toni is asking you to bring along a special recipe cocktails), Also Toni is asking you to bring along a special recipe cocktails), Also Toni is asking you to bring along a special recipe cocktails), Also Toni is asking you to bring along a

small dessert to share.small dessert to share.small dessert to share.small dessert to share. Paul & Toni and their sons will provide appetizers galore and the Reimer’sPaul & Toni and their sons will provide appetizers galore and the Reimer’sPaul & Toni and their sons will provide appetizers galore and the Reimer’sPaul & Toni and their sons will provide appetizers galore and the Reimer’s eldest son, Adam, will make his special, secret sauce BBQ ribs. There should be eldest son, Adam, will make his special, secret sauce BBQ ribs. There should be eldest son, Adam, will make his special, secret sauce BBQ ribs. There should be eldest son, Adam, will make his special, secret sauce BBQ ribs. There should be enough appetizers to fill you up and the desserts will round out the menuenough appetizers to fill you up and the desserts will round out the menuenough appetizers to fill you up and the desserts will round out the menuenough appetizers to fill you up and the desserts will round out the menu perfectly.perfectly.perfectly.perfectly. Please RSVP to Toni at [email protected] or to Paul atPlease RSVP to Toni at [email protected] or to Paul atPlease RSVP to Toni at [email protected] or to Paul atPlease RSVP to Toni at [email protected] or to Paul at [email protected]. You can also call Toni at [email protected]. You can also call Toni at [email protected]. You can also call Toni at [email protected]. You can also call Toni at 604.613.3775. Paul & Toni’s address is: 32514 Pandora Avenue in AbbotsfordPaul & Toni’s address is: 32514 Pandora Avenue in AbbotsfordPaul & Toni’s address is: 32514 Pandora Avenue in AbbotsfordPaul & Toni’s address is: 32514 Pandora Avenue in Abbotsford Don’t miss this fun event BUT be sure to let them know you are coming…!!!!Don’t miss this fun event BUT be sure to let them know you are coming…!!!!Don’t miss this fun event BUT be sure to let them know you are coming…!!!!Don’t miss this fun event BUT be sure to let them know you are coming…!!!!

REPORT FROM GOLDEN VILLAGE PALMS RV RESORT

IN HEMET, CALIFORNIA We enjoyed visiting with Region 10 President, Carol Ortiz who, with her son Tom, drove in and spent a night at the Resort. Carol gave us a quick overview of the Hobo Rally and the IBT meeting. The Resort always has a huge Canada Day celebration and Alex is shown with his pal and distant cousin, Don Rosie (who is also our travel companion). Note the little Mountie in the front! Both Alex and Don spent time in the RCMP before they joined the Vancou-ver Fire Department. Needless-to-say, they always have something to talk about! Arlene

Tidal Pools to Fishing Pools—Part A

Whidbey Island, WA to Palmer Lake,WA April 28 - May 1, 2014

Name_________________________________________________ Member # _____________ Address_______________________________________________ Pets (how many)________ ________________________________________________ Number of people_______ Email _________________________________________________ Phone _________________________ RV length______________

Tidal Pools to Fishing Pools—Part B

Osoyoos, BC to Sheridan Lake, BC

May 5 - May 15, 2014

Name_________________________________________________ Member # _____________ Address_______________________________________________ Pets (how many)________ ________________________________________________ Number of people_______ Email _________________________________________________ Phone _________________________ RV length______________

BC Heritage Caravan

Hope, BC to Fort Steele, BC

June 5 - June 23, 2014

Name_________________________________________________ Member # _____________ Address_______________________________________________ Pets (how many)________ ________________________________________________ Number of people_______ Email _________________________________________________ Phone _________________________ RV length______________

Kitty Fee (covers all overnight camping fees for 2 people) $780.00 $250.00 deposit with registration Balance due by May 15, 2014 Caravan Leaders: Doug and Deb McGill Gene and Marilyn Van Iderstine

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NORTH WHIDBEY RV PARK INFORMATION

RALLY DATES ARE APRIL 24th - 27th, 2014

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From I-5 take Exit 230 and go west on Hwy 20. Take the Oak Harbor/Deception Pass exit. North Whidbey RV Park is located one mile south of the Deception Pass bridge on Hwy 20. From the north, turn left on Cornet Bay Road at the stop light near the main entrance to Deception Pass State Park. On Cornet Bay Road, about one block on the right, is the entrance to the North Whidbey RV Park.

YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS FOR THE RALLY.

Rally dates are April 24th through the 27th, 2014. Your options are open re: your arrival and departure dates, but you will need to be specific when making your reservations. You will need to provide your credit card # for holding your space. Be sure to mention you are with the Airstream group.

RV Park Address is: 565 W Cornet Bay Road, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277

Phone Numbers are: Information: 1-360-675-9597

Reservations: 1-888-462-2674 www.northwhidbeyrvpark.com

Rally Hosts: Joan & Bruce Rohm along with Tom Akam represent 2 of the 3 unit hosts of this Tri-Unit Rally. Once you have made your reservations, please call or email them that you will be attending. They need a count when making meal plans.

FOR NORTH CASCADE UNIT CALL: FOR B.C. UNIT CALL:

Rohm Phones: 360-240-1309 – Home Akam Phone: 604-538-4149

360-672-0955 - Cell

EMAIL: [email protected] [email protected]

HOLLAND HAPPENINGS IN OAK HARBOR will be held that weekend (Parade, Street Fair, great food booths, arts and crafts). The transit bus stops directly by the RV Park on Hwy 20 or you can use your own vehicle.