Lincoln Hills RV Group
Minutes of the May 9th, 2019
The meeting was called to order by Vice President, Susan Brenden in the Kilaga Springs Placer Room at 4:30 PM with 50 members present.
Susan introduced visitors, Paul and Betty Madden who just bought a Travel trailer, Judy and Phil Hayden and Don and Linda Katsanes. She also introduced new members, the Orloves who bought a new Arctic Fox fifth wheel.
Terri Stubblefield and Donna Malone celebrated birthdays and Dennis and Donna celebrated their anniversary.
Minutes: Marggi Holtze asked for corrections to the minutes posted online. Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Bill Bisson’s report posted online was approved.
Membership: Charlene Zielinski announced there are four new memberships since January 1 of this year.
New Business: The Treasurer spoke about the requirement to have the members vote on the amount of yearly dues of $25. It being moved and seconded, passed by the members. He said he will send out the notice by email starting in June. Please make the check out to LHRVG and make sure your email address and phone number is correct on the roster.
Rallies
Past Rallies: Vicki White gave the report on Santa Cruz saying we had a good time with many activities, not much rain. They had fun at the wharf, hiking in the redwoods, Railroad rides, golf, good dinners and lunch.
Upcoming 2019 Rallies: June, July - Oregon to Calgary. Vicki said they were going to Shasta, Rogue River then will meet at Sisters RV Park in Bend, Oregon. Those going to Calgary will stop four nights on the way. Call for openings.
After a discussion on a list of activities for the Calgary trip, Vicki said it would be organized at each stop by the wagon master including appetizers to share and a pot luck.
Graeagle - August: Larry and Susan have reserved the club house every night and made reservations at the Grizzly Grill. Please send in applications early as she will be leaving for Oregon in June.
Marina Dunes September: Fagans were not at the meeting.
Escondita – October. The Skars will get out the applications.
2020 Rallies:
January 27 to February 2 – Indio in the Palm Springs area.
March 23 to 28 – Las Vegas KOA with a pool, and shuttle to town.
May – Yosemite. We need to make a reservation
June – Lake Tahoe
July 6 to 16 – Ashland Oregon. When Susan knows the list of plays available, she will buy the tickets in advance.
September 7 to 12 – Pismo Beach
October 20, 21 - Amador County during or after wine crush.
We need wagon masters for these trips.
Susan will send out the information for these rallies and she hopes to get volunteers for wagon masters. Most RV parks won’t give a contract. We may have to call to get our own spot for booking. Some RV Parks, you have to book now for 2021.
Julie Africa spoke about new people as wagon masters. You can do as much or as little as you want. You can ask a golfer to schedule the golf. You can organize pot lucks or “Burn your own meat”. You don’t have to cook, have coffee and rolls.
Betty Schumacher urged new people to become wagon masters to meet people and get involved. For activities, you email them a schedule along with an application found online and place a board by your RV about the day’s schedule.
In further discussion, we should have a certified AED/CPR person on the rally. Bob Zielinski knows the person who comes four times a year to train and certify those interested. Lincoln Hills Foundation lists these classes for residents at Orchard Creek May 29 and September 11.
Betty asked if we were going to have a Summerfest and Susan suggested we think about having the party in October. She will call to see if the Pavilion is available. Betty mentioned the sponsor who paid for the band and desert. Vicki will contact Betty about the Christmas party.
Education: The Harp’s will be out of town in June but they plan to talk about “Preventative maintenance”.
Susan asked if any can talk about RV safety, steering stabilizers, anti-sway and tire pressure monitors.
Lenny Cassieri said the DMV has new laws about RVs weighing over 26,000. You need a class A or Class C non-commercial license. You could get a ticket if you don’t have the right license. Ricki could post the new laws online.
Next meeting is June 13.
Meeting adjourned.
Marggi Holtze, Secretary.