Lincoln Hills RV Group
Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2019
Call to Order: President Steve Beede called the meeting to order with 41 members present. He introduced new prospective members, Mindy Emmons and Ron Darville and Maureen and Ed Williams.
President’s Report
Report on Octoberfest: Vicki Colman reported that a great time was had by all. The Skars wore cute costumes and provided great German songs for the band. We enjoyed good brats and teriyaki chicken along with the wonderful pot luck dishes.
Holiday Party: Vicki reminded us of the Christmas party at Turkey Creek Saturday, December 7th. The new manager will provide a good buffet of steak and chicken. We will enjoy Steve Evan’s dance band. In a discussion about the dance floor, she said it will cost $200 but Ed Hartnett offered to pay for putting the floor down. Steve spontaneously lifted the leftover bowl from Octoberfest and suggested we take up a collection. It was passed around and many were very generous. Vicki pointed out that there were 80 people attending last year and any more will be too many for a dance floor. She suggested we think about going to the Orchard Creek Ballroom next year because there is plenty of room and a big dance floor. Others spoke in favor of the idea.
Election of Officers: Steve read the names of the slate for elected positions.
President - Steve Beede.
Vice President – Susan Brenden
Secretary – Marggi Holtze
Treasurer – Bill Bisson
Historian – Lynda Fagan
Membership – Sharlene Zielinski
Appointed Positions:
Sunshine Chair – Renee Honnoll
Website Chair – Ricki Montoya
Steve asked for nominations from the floor. There being none, he called for the vote. The state was elected unanimously.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes, posted online were approved as corrected; Swansons will not help with the Holiday party – only Vicki and Colman White.
Treasurer’s Report: Steve said Bill Bisson was travelling but the September and October financials were posted online. They were approved.
Membership Report: Sharlene reported Greg and Janet Motta are new members and that makes 15 new members this year.
Sunshine Report: Jerry McMillan died on October 31 and Renee sent them a card.
Historian Report: Lynda Fagan. Steve suggested we send photos taken at Rallies to Ricki for the website. He asked that we please print one or two of the best photos to update the boards.
Website Report: Ricki Montoya was not at the meeting. Steve asked, “Do you look?” There are new tabs for Education and Itineraries. The website is lhrvg.com.
Rallies: Vice President Report – Susan Brenden
Susan announced that two Vice President’s assistants volunteered to help her – Janine Corby and Maureen Williams. She thanked them and said they would get together tomorrow for a big glass of wine!
2020 Rallies:
January 27 – Palm Springs. No are reservations available for 2020.
February 1 to 8 - San Diego. The contract expires tomorrow and only two are going. If she doesn’t hear from anymore tomorrow, she will cancel the contract.
March 23 to 28. Susan suggests we go to Bodega Bay instead of Las Vegas because it is closer. This week is available at the Oasis RV resort but we can go in April instead.
April 20 to 25 – Las Vegas Oasis RV Resort.
May 4 to 9 – Likely, CA Golf and RV Resort. It is a 4 ½ hour drive off of Hwy 395. She has booked 15 sites. People say it is gorgeous.
July 6 to 12 – Ashland, OR at the Blue Heron RV Resort on the Klamath River. There are full hook-ups and is nice. She asked if the dates would conflict with Mother’s Day. She said July 13-16 was also available.
August 31 to September 5 – Graeagle
September 30 to October 5 – Amador Wine Crush at the 49er Village RV Resort. There is now a shuttle service to the wineries. There are only 5 spots left so if you want to go, call 1-209-245-6981. She paid $275 for five nights up front.
October 22-27 – Marina Dunes. She booked 25 sites. There are 10 pull-through sites.
She said we need wagon masters. It is easy with help from other members. Steve told how he volunteered as a new member, and he said they did it all. We can’t go without wagon masters. Let’s make it happen together.
Steve opened meeting to member’s trips and many members told of various trips they had taken this year. Steve commented on the longest trip was made by Ed and Judy Dillon who drove all over the U.S. for four months. They spoke highly of putting their RV on a ship to Labrador when they went to Newfoundland. They warned about going to the South Eastern states in October. It took hours to find a place to stay and one resort had celebrated Halloween every night in October. At one KOA, they had 200 kids come asking for candy.
Cara and Eric Roberts are going on a Fantasy tour from San Diego down the Baja.
Educational Presentation: Mark Hamilton gave a program about tires and batteries.
Others spoke highly of Harps RV, Sacramento RV, Affordable RV and Sacramento Truck Center for good service.
Celebrations: Doug and Michelle Hey celebrated the 39th anniversary and Cara and Eric will celebrate their 50th anniversary soon.
Meeting adjourned: Steve Beede said the party will be December 7th and the next regular meeting will be January 9, 2020.