SOUTH FLORIDA UNIT #30 Wally Byam Caravan Club International

Volume 45—Issue 2 February/ March 2013

President’s Message

The euphoria of our last rally is slowly subsiding as we recall the outstanding events of this salute to the Glouners. I say the “Glouners” because the old saw of “behind every great man is a great woman” is true. We all recognize that BJ is part of Jack and their life was a team effort. So it is with this past rally. Much of the rally’s success was due to preparation and effort by John Frerking. His leadership permeated the rally but behind him (sometimes leading), was Eileen with her enthusiasm and smile. The rally also succeeded because of the effort of all the members of South Florida—pulling together to help without being prodded. I was told that some of our guests requested information about our next rally so they could join us. South Florida should justly be proud. Congratulations and thanks to you all. I take pride in being a member of South Florida. There is so much coming I have to organize them sequentially. Our next event will be the Florida State Rally (Feb. 11-17). Our Unit Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb.13 at 11:30 at Bob’s Train for $12pp. I will prepare tickets and a poster to advertise this event. Tickets will be available during registration or by calling me (954-295-3413). Tony has asked for help with Building Security at FSR. He will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, February 13 at 10 AM. If you can, please make yourself available. Of course, our other function at the rally—SANITATION !!! The assignment for this activity rotates among the units and I must say, in all the years I have attended, we never drew the “black straw”. This year it is our function. Our job will be to hand the sewer hose to the departing trailers and they will hook up the hose and dump. This procedure is so we can exit quickly. We will be responsible to man 4 dump stations on Monday, February 18 from 7:30 AM until 2:00 PM. Hoses, gloves and other supplies will be provided. Please see me and make sure that we don’t embarrass our unit. Please volunteer at the luncheon. Our next unit rally will take place February 28 – March 4. Those of you have email will have received a preliminary notice. A coupon and schedule is printed in this newsletter. Please fill it out and remit as early as possible. I know time has been shortened but we ran into scheduling problems and things did not fall into place until now. Thanks should be given to Sue Quintana for her assistance.

Myra and I look forward to seeing you real soon. Please remember to glance at the unit website (http://southflorida.wbcci.net/) regularly to stay in touch.

Max & Myra Joseph

Paradise Park Rally Jan 17 – 20, 2013 Honoring Jack & Betty Jean Glouner What a great Rally at Paradise Park. Max Joseph and John Frerking planed the rally and events with plenty of help from Myra and Eileen. We had plenty of good food each day and we thank all those who cooked and served.

Come join us for our next rally at Florida State! February 13 to 18, 2013. http://southflorida.wbcci.net/rally/

Tony Laurie Photographer & Webmaster

A Note of Thanks

Betty Jean and I want to thank all the members of the South Florida Unit for the very special and enjoyable rally you hosted to honor us for our past years of service to WBCCI. First of all it was an unexpected honor which we greatly appreciated. Thank you Max and Myra Joseph as the Unit President for including this rally as part of year’s activities. John and Eileen Frerking your hosting of the rally was fabulous. Also a special thanks to Bob and Bernice Richardson who opened their home to us and took such good care of us making sure we got to attend all the rally activities. I was very surprised at the number of visitors from other WBCCI units who attended the luncheon and the attendance of the Region 3 President and the Florida State Rally Director. All in all it was an outstanding Rally. Thank you to everyone who attended to make this special day a memorable event. Your gift, see picture, to us shall be cher-ished and rekindle many wonderful memories of our adventures with WBCCI. Thank you again for the great rally.

Jack and BJ Glouner

Gift from South Florida Unit, picture on left will be replaced with a group picture of Luncheon attendees.

Gift from Florida State Rally.

Happy Valentine’s Day

. Combined Board and General Membership Meeting South Florida Unit 030 of WBCC

Paradise Park RV Resort, Punta Gorda, Fl January 19, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Meeting was called to order at 4:32 PM by President, Max Joseph, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLLCALL: President – Max Joseph (present) 1st Vice President-Barbara Grimes (present) 2nd Vice President- John Frerking (present) Corr. Secretary Myra Joseph (present) Recording Secretary Tom Towsley (present) Treasurer- Susan Quintana (present) 1 yr Trustee- Jim Grimes (present) 1 yr Trustee- Sissy Towsley (present) 2 yr Trustee- Myra Joseph (present) 2 yr Trustee-Beth Racavich (present) Past President- Tony Laurie (present) Parliamentarian- A quorum was present. MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob & Bernice Richardson, Eileen Frerking, Bill Racavich, Bill & Caroline Zimmer-Stone, Jack & Betty Jean Glouner, Bob & Gay Konnagan, Donna Laurie, Dave & Frances Perrucci, Duncan & Barbara Ritchie, Tom & Beverly Rivera, Tom & Jackie Tisdel, Charles & Jane May GUESTS PRESENT: Jay & Elna Thompson Region 3 President, John & Mary Shull, Gene & Sandy Poast, Bob & Frances Olson, Vic Smith, Joe & Gladys Kolb, Ruth Wilson, Barbra Colson, Dave & Vickie Buttleman, Ted & Katherine Covington, Douglas & DA Powell and Jimmie Jones. SPECIAL HONORD GUEST MEMBER: JACK & BETTY JEAN GLOUNER Max Joseph asked to have the Secretary read the minutes of the November Rally at Blueberry Hill RV Resort, Bushnell, Fl. November 10, 2012 and the New Board Meeting on November 11, 2012 as Recorded. Corrections made: Change Region 3 Rally location from Alabama to Georgia. Change Wounded Warrior Fund donation to no decision was made. Motion was made by Barbara Grimes and seconded by Myra Joseph to approve the minutes of the last board and General membership meetings as corrected- Motion Passed. TREASURER’S REPORT by Susan Quintana: The CD Balance is now $17,003.63, checking Balance is $3,019.84. A profit of $231.91 was made on The Blue-berry Hill Rally. A consensus was taken by voice vote to file the Treasurers report subject to audit. CORRESPONDENCE Report by Myra Joseph: An email and a letter were received re our Tax Exemption status. It is all very confusing and in the process of being worked out has been worked out by the President and Treasurer. A card was received from Tony Laurie; “Donna and I would like to thank you for the card and gift presented to us at the installation rally, also for the support and participation thru out the year by the officers and members which helped to make my term a success. Sincerely, Tony Laurie Past President”. From the Board of Governors/Florida State; Unite 030 is in charge of sanitation for this state rally. The duties of the Sanitation committee are rotated and we are scheduled for duty at this Rally. We are required to supply a dump hose and assist the four dump stations. From 7:30 AM to 2: PM on the last day of the rally. Max Joseph will be directing the process and needs helpers. Many volunteers came forward. An Email was received indicating a change in the by-laws of Florida State by the Board of Governors. Tony Lau-rie is on the board and Barbara Grimes volunteered to be the alternated to represent us in this matter. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Tony Laurie, Fran Perrucci, Tom Towsley are at work recruiting. Unfinished Business: Unit Luncheon at Florida State; Chaired by Caroline Zimmer-Stone. BOB’S TRAIN has been selected. Three food selections are available to choose from. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday Feb-ruary 13 the first day of the Rally at ll: 30 AM. The member price is set at $12.00 each. The Rally chairman and wife, President of Region 3 and wife, International President and wife are invited guests. Motion made by Barbara Grimes and seconded by Tony Laurie to approve the report. Motion Passed. A discussion was held on the proposed by-laws changes to the Florida State. A study committee to include Tony Laurie, John Frerking and Barbara Grimes was appointed by the President. All accepted the appointment.

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The President presented a new Business Card designed by him and John Freaking to promote new mem-ber to our South Florida Unit. They are available now.

NEW BUSINESS: Tony Laurie is webmaster and has our Unit 30 web site up and running. Look it over and make sugges-

tions if you like. Try it out http://southflorida.wbcci.net/ WBCCI International is doing a theme for the Wounded Warrior Fund. A Motion was made by Max Joseph and seconded by John Frerking to donate $300.00 for a one time donation to the Fund. After a discussion the Motion carried. Next Rally will be February 28 – March 4, 2013 at Happy Traveler TV Park, 9401 E Fowler Ave., Tho-notosassa, FL 800-758-2795. Price $32.56 per night. Motion was made by Barbara Grimes and Seconded by Tom Towsley to subsidize the tickets in the amount of $20.00 for the proposed Alan Jackson show at the Strawberry Festival at Happy Traveler Rally. Motion Carried. Next Rally will be the Region 3 Rally on April 24 – 28, 2013 in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Rally fee is $50.00 per person and park fee is $35.00 per night. June 27 to July 4, 2013 will be the 56th International Rally in Huron South Dakota. Meeting was adjoined by President Max Joseph at 6:32 PM. Respectfully submitted by Tom Towsley, Recoding Secretary

March Bev & Tom Rivera 17th Gundolf & Ingelore Boerner 27th April Bolie & Diane Soloven 17th

February Marian Sheehan 9th Dave Perrucci 19th March- None April Jim Polles 7th Bill Stone 7th Jim Grimes 11th Bob Konnagan 11th Beth Racavich 27th

Unit #30 Rally February 28-March 4, 2013 Happy Traveler RV Park (813-986-3094) 9401 E. Fowler Avenue Thonotosassa, FL33592 http://www.happytravelerrvpark.com/ (N28.05324, W82.3985) THURSDAY, FEB 28 10:00-3:00 p.m. Arrive and set up! 4:00-5:00 p.m. “Happy Hour” and Rally Discussion (clubhouse), meeting 6:30 p.m. Dinner at Clubhouse (Bring bowls, plates, silverware, drink) Games to follow FRIDAY, MAR 1 9:15 a.m. Leave for Lakeland Linder Airport (Florida Jets)

“Paradise Field” (N27.97486, W82.02434) 1:30 p.m. Leave for Town Center Mall (N27.99913, W81.98107)

Eat (on your own) Shop, Movie Lakeside 18 Cinema – 1650 Town Center Drive (N27.99913, W81.98107) SATURDAY, MAR. 2

ALMOST A FREE DAY 9:30 a.m. Tour Tampa on your own Plan for your day by visiting the website below

http://www.visittampabay.com/visitors/things-to-do/attractions/ Here are some recommended sites:

http://www.flaquarium.org/explore-the-aquarium.aspx http://www.mosi.org/ http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/ http://www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/ http://www.armedforcesmuseum.com/ http://bigcatrescue.org/

6:30 p.m. Dinner at Clubhouse (Games after)

SUNDAY, MAR 3 ???? Leave for Strawberry Festival Lunch, etc. On Your Own

7:30 p.m. ALAN JACKSON—

Wish Farm Sound State

MONDAY, MAR 4 HAPPY TRAILS!

Directions to Happy Travelers From junction of I-75 and SR 582 (Exit 265), East 0.5 miles. Campground is on the right.

Registration form on bottom of next page

RALLY REGISTRATION FORM HAPPY TRAVELER RV PARK THONOTOSASSA, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 28 —MARCH 4

NAME_____________________________________________________________

CELL_________________________________

4 nights @ $35 per night $140.00

Rally Fee $50 per person __________persons@$50 $_______

TOTAL $__________

Please make check out to: South Florida Unit WBCCI

Mail to: Susan Quintana 504 East Taylor Rd. Deland, FL 32724-7821

Bob and Bernice Richardson have started on their world cruise and report so far is has been smooth sailing. Bob says “the casino is small, but it still hurts to lose.” Corrections for the Membership Directory—please correct the e-mail for Frank and Cecelia Kilkenny, the correct one is Buffyrascal@gmail,com. My apologies to Bob & Cynthia Tres-cott, their information was left out of the new directory. Happy Travelers: Eileen & John Frerking and Beth & Bill Racavich are going on the first sec-tion of the Cajun Caravan. Fran & Dave Perrucci will be on the second section. The Racavich’s Will also be on the Civil War Caravan which starts the end of March and travels through Vir-ginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. If you want to see more pictures of our last rally, which were taken by Tony Laurie, go to our Website at http://southflorida.wbcci.net/.

ON GROWING OLD - I very quietly confided to my best friend that I was having an affair, she turned to me and asked, “Are you having it catered’? And that, my friends is the definition of “OLD”! A reportered asked a 104 year old woman: “and what do you think is the best thing about being 104? She simply replied “No peer pressure”!

FUN TIMES NEWSLETTER Frances Perrucci, Editor SOUTH FLORIDA UNIT #30 2205 S. Cypress Bend Drive #704 Pompano Beach, Fl 33069

UP COMING RALLIES

February 13-18, 2012 Florida State Rally Salute to our Armed Forces Colors: Red, White & Blue February 28 to March 4, 2013 Happy Traveler RV Park Thonotosassa, FL April 23 to 26, 2013 Region 3 Rally Stone Mountain, Georgia June 27 to July 4, 2013 56th International Rally Huron, So. Dakota

UNIT OFFICERS

President Max Joseph 1st Vice President Barbara Grimes 2nd Vice President John Frerking Treasurer Susan Quintana Corr. Sec. Myra Joseph Record Sec. Tom Towsley 1 year Trustee Sissy Towsley 1 year Trustee Jim Grimes 2 year Trustee Myra Joseph 2 year Trustee Beth Racavich Past President Tony Laurie