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The Friendship

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North Texas Unit, WBCCI http://ntxu.wbcci.net

"WITH AN AIRSTREAM ON WHEELS AND NOTHING TO LOSE, YOU CAN TAKE

April, 2012

In this issue:

Presidents Message

NTU Region 9 Responsibilities

Fiesta Rally info.

May Fest Rally info.Birthdays & Anniversaries

NTU Upcoming Events

Members in the News Member Concerns

Newsletter Editor Donna Scott dcs5641@mac.com

April flowers were all about us along the back roads, coming back home to NTAC from the Region 9 Rally last week. The Bluebonnets were just spectacular, down through Kaufman, Ennis and South of Avalon.

The Region 9 Rally, with 124 rigs, was a hugh success. Our NTU members and guests, totaling 34, all enjoyed our delicious catered luncheon in an elegantly decorated room right there in the Civic Center. We listened to a Texas State Trooper talk about driver distractions. Justin Humphreys, Sales VP from Airstream told us about his evolution into the RV business. He also stated the factory is turning out 25 trailers, mostly 25 footers, and 6 B-Vans a week. He said business was good. Our NTU members made a great showing with their talent in collecting many ribbons. They are listed on a later page in the Newsletter. Tom Collier was the Master of Ceremonies, and he expertly kept all proceedings moving along on time.

The second Saturday luncheon in Burleson, is April 14, 11:30 A.M., mark it on your calendar.

The April NTU Rally is associated with the San Antonio Fiesta Rally. This is a 7 day rally and promises to show all attending a great time in and about San Antonio.

Now is the time to start your planning to attend the NTU May Fest Rally at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park, about 20 miles North of Denton. Please make your arrangements with June Gravley, phone: 817-793-0943.

So there you are, “With an Airstream on Wheels and nothing to lose, you can take yourself any direction you choose.” Your President, Larry Schultze Your First Lady, Norma Martins-Schultze

NTU “Winners” at the “Stop & Smell The Roses” Region 9 Rally at Mineola.

Bridge Tournament Bulletin Board Judging !st Place - Mary Ann Reed 2nd Place - Mary Ann Reed 2nd Place - John Calvin 3rd Place - Clydene Watkins Mexican Train Tournament 1st Place - Howard WattsGolf Tournament Honorable Mention - Wendell Carrington

Hobby Show - Jewelry 1st Place - necklace & earring set - Clydene Watkins 2nd Place - Bolo - Ed Watkins 3rd Place - silver bracelet lapis - Clydene Watkins

Photo Print Show Scenic Animals - 2nd Place - Howard Watts Scenic Inanimate - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place - Howard Watts

Art Show Acrylic - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place - Mary Ann Reed

Walking Cane 1st Place - Diamond Willow Wood - Doyce Gilmer 2nd Place - Aspen Wood - Doyce Gilmer 3rd Place - Diamond Willow Wood - Doyce Gilmer

Women’s Holey Board Tournament 2nd Place - Mary Fowler

Men’s Holey Board Tournament 2nd Place - Jim Courtney

Joker Tournament 3rd Place - Mary Ann Reed

Birthdays and Anniversaries

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April Birthdays April Anniversaries

Norma Collier 5 - 2 Marry Nulty 5 - 5 Karl LaFleur 5 - 11 Willie Mae Kennedy 5 - 13 Mayoma Stout 5 - 15 Faye Pappas 5 - 20 John David Smith 5 - 21 Mike Mack 5 - 25 Kathie Scott 5 - 26

Donald Nunn 4 - 2 Pat Moresco 4 - 5 Charles DeWitt 4 - 9 Barbara Nunn 4 - 15 Evelyn Martinez 4 - 16 Audrey LaFleur 4 - 21 Joan Hicks 4 - 24 Bill Reed 4 - 27

Evan & Mary Ellen Evans 4 - 6

Calvin & Beverly Winchester 5 - 14Ed & Clydene Watkins 5 - 29

May Birthdays May Anniversaries

June Birthdays June Anniversaries

Frank & Mary Nulty 6 - 4Larry & Pat Collins 6 - 5Skip & Cindy Sullivan 6 - 9Bob & Mayoma Stout 6 - 11Joe & June Gravley 6 - 12Brad & Kristi Hargrave 6 - 12Earl & Eleanor Elam 6 - 13Rolan & Shirley Tucker 6 - 20Roy & Mary Fowler 6 - 21Ted & Barbara Adamson 6 - 21Bill & Pat Fischer 6 - 28

Patricia Fischer 6 - 3Tom Murphy 6 - 9 June Gravley 6 - 9 Marilyn Adams 6 - 22 Clydene Watkins 6 - 24 Connie Carrington 6 - 27

North Texas Unit Upcoming Events!

The NTU luncheons are held the second Saturday of each month at the Spring Creek BBQ, 13125 I-35W, Burleson, TX (East side of I-35W, Alsbury Exit 38)Northbound take exit, continue N on service rd.Southbound take exit, make U-turn over I-35W, continue N on service rd.

April 22-29, 2012 - Fiesta Rally in San Antonio (Contact Tom Collier about caravan to Fiesta Rally in San Antonio.) collier145@juno.com 254-580-2904

May 17-20, 2012 - May Fest Rally at Lake Ray Roberts State Park Joe and June Gravely, hostshttp://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/ray_roberts_lake/

Family Concerns

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Be sure and meet us Saturday, April 14, 11:30 a.m. at the Spring Creek BBQ 13125 I-35W in Burleson, TX.

Joe and June Gravely need our support and prayers. Joe has had exploratory surgery on one of his hip replacements. As a result he has had removal of corrosion and dead tissue while also replacing the plastic cup of which the hip ball implement resides. Lung specialist are still trying to get to the root of June’s problems and also offer medication with fewer side effects.

John David Smith suffered a debilitating stroke a couple of weeks ago. Our prayers are with Patsy and John David that he will improve day by day.

Check your calendar!  We are planning a fun Rally to be held at Ray Roberts Lake.  The lake is almost full and a great place for fishing.  There are awesome walking, hiking, & bike trails. If not one of these activities, a great place to walk along the lake or build a sand castle.  The Park has an Interpretive Ranger that will spend some time with us, bringing us up to date on some of the history and the Archeological diggings in this area.some of the history and the Archeological diggings in this area. I  have requested the several drive-through’s located in the “Deer Ridge Area”.  There are some nice long back-ins that I have also requested.  

The town of Pilot Point is just a few miles (maybe 5miles).  Not much therebut 3 antique shops.  And I might add they really are antique.  One owner we visited with was such a delight, giving us all kinds of history and points of interest, places to eat and not to eat.

MAYFEST RALLY     May 17 - 18

We will have dinner one evening at Clarks OUTPOST, located in Tioga and noted for their BBQ. The Restaurant has been featured in Texas Highways Magazine, People Magazine, Travel & Leisure, Bon Appetite, Gourmet , and CBS Sunday Morning Program.They are located 6 miles north of Pilot Point on Hwy 377.  This “interesting” restaurant is known by several members and the BBQ is really quite good. Also Tioga is the birthplace of Gene Autrey.

Ray Roberts Lake State Park is located about 20 miles north of Denton. 

Of additional interest, we visited the Lantana Lodge which is privately owned but located on Park Property. If you are not pulling a trailer and are interested in staying in this lodge, you can go online for details. The URL for Lake Ray Roberts State Park is on pg. 3.

 Again, please check your calendar, and call or e-mail me  with your plan to join us.  I have made some reservations, and I will need to know if I need to make additional reservations.  

June Gravleyjbjwgravley@sbcglobal.net817-280-9711 home817-793-0943 (cell)817-673-2821 (cell

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April 22-29, 2012Hosted by the Texas Hill Country Unit

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Rally Activities include:

First Class RV Resort 6 Breakfasts 4 Dinners Salsa/Dip Party River Parade

Battle of Flowers Parade Evening Entertainment Mission Tours SAS Factory TourHill Country Tour Texas Wild Flowers Ice Cream

Socials

COME JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED RALLY! Fiesta really is one of America’s truly great festivals. It began as a way to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. In 1891, a group of ladies decorated horse-drawn carriages, paraded in front of the Alamo and pelted each other with flower blossoms. That commemoration still takes place. But over the past century and more, Fiesta has grown into an 11-day celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures — Native Americans, Old Mexico, German, the Wild West, African Americans and the Deep South mingle and merge. San Antonio captures the spirit of Texas. Now the 8th largest city in the US, the city has retained its sense of history and tradition.

2012 Fiesta’s 121st Anniversary

The party with a purpose!

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San Antonio Fiesta Rally

BIENVENIDOS!! 2012 San Antonio Fiesta Rally -- Registration Form San Antonio, Texas April 22-29, 2012Name:_______________________________Spouse/Other:_________________________Address:_____________________________________City:_________________________State/Prov:_______________ ZIP/Postal Code:__________ Phone:__________________Email:_____________________ WBCCI #________ Unit Name:____________________Double click on box to indicate your selection: Motorhome Trailer Rig Length___________ Tow Length_______________WBCCI Officer Position/Title: _______________________________________________ Handicap Parking Request: Special Diet: ___________________________________ Golf: Number: ______ Name/s:____________________________________________RALLY FEE: Airstream – 2 Persons Airstream – 1 PersonGuest Total Rally fee$860.00 $___________ $545.00 $___________ $315.00 X _____ = $___________$___________Deposit: $200.00; 1ST payment: 1⁄2 by Dec. 1, 2011; Final Payment: March 21, 2012 Make full payment by December 1, 2011 and you become eligible for a special drawing. Cancellation Fee: $50.00 prior to March 21, 2012; after March 22 refund atdiscretion of Chairperson. Parking: Starts on Sunday, April 22, 2012; Parking for rally participants prior to or after the rally is based on availability and will be charged the rally daily rate.Make checks payable to: THCU-Fiesta Mail Check & Registration Form/Coupon to:Joe Long/Gayle Ketchum 15251 Miller Rd.St. Hedwig, TX 78152 Ph. 210-860-6006/210-865-8136 E-mail: gaylejoe@hotmail.comRally fee INCLUDES: 7 nights parking, full hook-ups & cable/satellite TV at Admiralty RV Resort, San Antonio, TX, April 22-29, 2012; transportation to/from and reserved seating for the River Parade and the Battle of Flowers Parade; bus tour of San Antonio with optional stops at the Alamo or the Institute of Texan Cultures; bus tour to the San Antonio Missions and SAS factory or Ft. Sam Houston Museums and the King William Historic Area; bus tour through the Texas Hill Country and visit LBJ Ranch; meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners; salsa/dip party; lots of Blue Bell ice cream; evening entertainment; and more.

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Highlights from “Stop & Smell the Roses” Rally in Mineola, Texas

2012 North Texas Unit Officers

President Larry Schultze, lschu2929@hotmail.com

1st VP Wendell Carrington, n5wc@sbcglobal.net

2nd VP Greg Walker, grwalk@swbell.net

3rd VP Calvin Winchester, cwwinchester@gmail.com

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Please send news/pictures of members, rallies, caravans etc. toDonna Scott200 Walnut Hill Ave. #34Hillsboro, Texas 76645dcs5641@mac.comdcs5641@gmail.com

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