MAY MINUTES 2022

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LINCOLN HILLS RV GROUP MINUTES

Thursday, May 12, 2022

4:30 p.m. Kilaga Springs Lodge

Placer Room with Kitchen

BOARD MEMBERS

President:        Mary Romo                             Historian:        Ron Darville and Mindy Emmons

Vice Pres.:      Vicki White                            Sunshine:        Gerri Samsel

                        Cara Roberts                           Membership   Sharon Skar

Secretary:       Robyn Kain                             IT Director:    Ricki Montoya

Treasurer:       Maureen Williams                  Social Chair:   Vicki White

Contact Information is in your Roster

  1.  CALL TO ORDER:  Steve Beedee, Past President, called the Meeting to Order at 4:28 p.m.  President Mary Romo and Membership Chair Sharon Skar are out of town.
  1. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:  None; however former members Dennis and Bobby Bair along with Dale and Carol Peterson will be coming back to the group after an absence.
  1. WELCOME GUESTS:  None.
  1. PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:  A motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting on March 10, 2022 that were posted on line to the membership was made by Al Giuliani and Seconded by Coleman White
  • REPORTS:
  1.  Treasurer’s Report (Maureen Williams):  A motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as posted on line to the membership was made by Coleman White and Seconded by Phil Hayden.  Maureen not in attendance – no report.
  •  Membership Report (Sharon Skar):  Sharon was not in attendance.  However, Sharon has reported to the Board that there were no new members the past month.
  • Historian Report (Ron Darville and Mindy Emmons):  Ron Darville was present and took several pictures of those in attendance to update our website.  Ron asked that any pictures from our rallies be sent to him.  His address is 1198 Stone Pine Lane and phone # is (916) 409-2470.
  • Sunshine Report (Gerri Samsel): Gerri was not in attendance.  Vicki White noted that Julie Africa had rotator cuff surgery and is recovering at home.  A card should be sent if it has not already been sent.  If anyone knows that someone is not well or has lost someone, please let Gerry know.  Her phone # is (916) 409-2145; email is [email protected].
  • Social Chair Report (Vicki White):  Vicki White mentioned that Mary and Craig Carberry were having a garden party on Memorial Day weekend for the RV members; however, attendance is capped at 40 persons.  Vicki reviewed the Rally Board activities and noted that the Holiday Party will be held at Sun City Orchard Lodge.
  • RALLIES FOR 2022 (Vicki White & Cara Roberts)
  1.  April 15th – 28th, Pismo Beach.  Wagon Masters Bill & Lynda Fagen, Doug & Marilee Swanson.

Report from Wagon Masters:  The Rally was held.  There was no fog and overall good weather.  Activities included wine tasting, golfing, bicycling, pickleball.  They also had a dinner out with the group.  The melodrama play they attended was well liked.

  • May 15th – 20th, Pomo RV Park, Fort Bragg.  Wagon Masters Phil & Judy Hayden and Paul & Barbara Virsatis.

Status from Wagon Masters:  It was noted that the resort does not take credit cards and to bring cash for ancillary charges such as the daily dog fee.  Activities include going to the Mendocino Botanical Gardens led by a docent; a lighthouse tour led by a docent; dinner at an Italian restaurant; and a group dinner in the clubhouse with pulled pork prepared by the Wagon Masters.  The Rally is full.  Those with travel trailers may want to consider taking Highway 128 over to the coast as Highway 20 to Fort Bragg is quite steep and curvy.

  •  June 12th – 17th, Coachland RV Park, Truckee.  Wagon Masters:  Coleman and Vicki White, Ron Lunsford

Status from Wagon Masters:  Vicki White reported that she is working on a tour of the train tunnels now abandoned and graffitied into an art form; she will be sending out an itinerary soon.  There is a space available; if interested, call Coachland Park directly and make a reservation with our group.

  • August 15th – 20th, Yellowstone Holiday Resort.  Wagon Masters:  Tom & Sue Moe

Status from Wagon Masters:  The Rally is full.  Six coaches willb e making the trip, an itinerary is being developed.

  • September 10th – 27th, Olympic National Park in Washington.  Wagon Masters:  Marlowe & Sharon Skar and Mike & Mary Romo.

Status from Wagon Masters:  There is an opening for the Rally.  You can contact Sharon if you want to join the Rally.  Contact Sharon and (916) 434-7799 or by email at [email protected].  Activities include going to Victoria Island, Buchard Gardens while at Port Angeles, WA.  Many other activities are planned along the way in Oregon as well.  Sharon is finalizing the itinerary.

  • October 16th – 20th, Jackson Rancheria.  Wagon Masters:  Dean & Betty Schumacher and Roy Deeble & Elena Shroyer

Status from Wagon Masters:  The Rally is full with 26 coaches.  You can contact the RV Park directly to see if you can get a space.

  • OLD BUSINESS
  •  The July 14th meeting is scheduled to be at Orchard Creek in the Fine Arts Room at 4:30 p.m.  However, since there is no kitchen in the room, no appetizers can be brought to the room.  It has been suggested that we have the meeting at McBean Park with appetizers after the meeting.  A reservation could be made at the park for an area with tables.  This meeting could also be the groups’ summer outing.
  • Updating our By-Laws, Policies, and Wagon Master Responsibilities.  The Board will be reviewing these documents.  These are posted on our website that you can review.  If you have any suggestions, send them via email to Mary Romo (email on roster).
  • Update from Vicki and Cara on planning the 2023 rallies.  Cara reviewed the rallies taking shape for next year.  She noted they are trying to keep the rallies within 200 miles given the rising cost of fuel.  It was also noted that new wagon masters are need, please consider partnering with someone else to learn how to be a Wagon Master.
  1. April 2nd – Lodi Wine Festival.  Stay at Flag City RV park along I-5 for $85/night or at Yogi Bear for $125 night.
    1. June 18th – Crater Lake and Sisters, Oregon.  May also stay at Mt. Shasta on the way or the way back.  Also looking at RV Parks at Diamond Lake, Sisters Garden or Creekside campgroup.
    2. August 6th – Hot August Nights in Reno, Nevada.  Vicki is looking into RV parks to stay at nearby.  Then move the Rally to Clio near Graeagle.
    3. September 10th – Yosemite Lakes RV Park
    4. October 7th – Renaissance Fair at Casa de Fruta.  Also looking at a stay in Watsonville near the KOA Santa Cruz, near Sunset Beach too.
    5. Spring 2023 – Palm Desert, looking at a week long stay to get a better rate.  It was noted that those who went to Catalina Park at the recent rally, that some persons got a better rate booking individually than with the group, so this is something to take into account as we set up rallies.
  • AED Training – Mary is working on getting a new class for our members.  Six persons have already been trained.  The last class information was reviewed and it is highly recommended that more of our group receive the training as you could save a life for someone one day.
  • RV Open House – we will be working with SCLH for the Open House event next year to allow us to park some of our trailers and coaches for visitors to view and generate interest in our club.
  • Holiday Party – will be held at Orchard Creek this year.  The pricing is much more affordable.
  • NEW BUSINESS
  •  Considering changing the membership dues to one fixed payment, which is now $25 per household, whenever you join throughout the year.  Currently, the dues are prorated throughout the year which creates a lot of bookkeeping to track what was paid and when.  The group consensus was to have an annual flat rate membership fee.
  1. COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS
  2.  Eric Roberts – provided information on RV cleaning.  Blue Beacon is a company that cleans big rigs and RVs that is co-located with Flying J stations and at other locations along the highways.  Their information will be added to the website.  Their rates for rig washing is very affordable.  Prices cited were $35 for up to a 30’ motorhome, over 30’ is $42, tow cars $18.  They can also apply waxes or other finishes for an additional fee.  The wash does not include roof cleaning.  They are open 24/7.  You can look them up at BlueBeacon.com to find their locations.
  • A Garage Sale/Swap Meet for RV members was suggested.
  • FMCA membership – this group was recommended for their road service program at $60/year.  It includes them returning your coach to your home location with no mileage limitation; covers travel trailers too; a suggestion was made for a more complete presentation.
  • Gas Saving Ideas – Raley’s has 50 cents off gas promotion; FMCA has gas program for diesel fuel.
  • A suggestion was made to have a trip of the month shared by members of trips taken.
  • A suggestion was made to post the trip itineraries for group members to see.
  • A request was made for RV repair places that are good to use; Sacramento Valley RV was recommended.
  • CELEBRATIONS
  •  Birthdays, Anniversaries, New Rigs, Other:  Vicki and Coleman White celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary by taking a river cruise through Europe and had a great time.
  • ADJOURNMENT/APPETIZERS:  The meeting was adjourned and the group convened for appetizers for all to share.

Meeting Adjourned at 5:30 p.m

Minutes Submitted by Robyn Kain

Approved by Vicki White