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Fox Valley Winnies
November 3, 2007 Annual Meeting
Lunch and a brief presentation provided by our sponsors,
Barrington Motors
Present:
John and Diana Ahaus, Carl and Barb Bergstedt, Chuck Borcher,
Chris and Susan Burke, Fred and Janice Bruneman, Frank Catuara,
Don and Jean Chilson, Bob and Laurie Dukes, Jim and Katherine
Fiebrandt, Bob and Edna Gardner, Jim and Terri Hass, Chuck and
Jean Hess, Jack and Pat Hollis, Ginny Innocenti, Brad and Sonja
Kreiter, Larry and Sharon Lowe, Dale and Penny Marting, Wally
and Laurie Metzer, Ken Nelson, Al and Sandy Oswald, Rick and
Gail Postal, Bill Powell and Sharon Cottrell, Dennis and Connie
Relihan, Phil and Nancy Russell, Martin and Margaret Sanders,
Ray and Carol Smith, Jim and Wanda Sons, Jim and Marilyn Wenberg
Honorary Members: Henry Fetta,
Tom Traharne with past member Merle Betterman
Guests:
John and Diane Simon, Dan and Martha Myers
Following
lunch, President Dennis Relihan called the meeting to order.
Dennis called
the meeting to order, with the first order of business to
install the officers for 2008.
They are Dennis Relihan President, Don Chilson Vice
President, Connie Relihan Secretary and John Ahaus Treasurer.
The minutes of the October meeting were approved and seconded.
Ken Nelson provided copies of the Treasurer’s Report, noting
that the general fund was overdrawn due to the purchase of new
name badges. He
pointed out that while the club allocates funds under three
headings - general, camping and memorial, we have just one
banking account, and the club is solvent.
Dues for 2008 are due and Ken encouraged everyone at the
meeting to take care of payment at this meeting.
Dennis, on behalf of everyone in the club thanked Ken for
three years of excellent service as Treasurer.
A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made and
seconded.
Dennis introduced two couples who were invited to attend our
meeting as potential members: John and Diane Simon of
Dennis asked everyone in attendance to stand, give their names
and say where they are from.
For those celebrating November birthdays and anniversaries,
Dennis expressed best wishes from all of us in the club.
On the anniversary side, Al and Sandy Oswald are
celebrating 43 years this month and Martin and Margaret Sanders
are celebrating 53 years.
A special “best wishes” from all of us as you celebrate
your anniversary.
Old Business:
Ken said that he would be pleased to pick up any completed
boxes, lose items or monetary donations that members have for
the “Shoe Box Gift” project. This organization provides a “Shoe
Box Gift” to impoverished children throughout the world.
Last year this organization sent 7 million boxes.
Carol Smith extended thanks to members who brought items for the
Jean Chilson brought her computer and was able to show members
how the membership book was coming along.
If you plan to be in the book and have not had your
picture taken, she asked that pictures be sent to her by e mail
in jpeg format. She
also gave out the bio forms to those people who had not given
her this information.
If you have any questions about the book, please call or
e mail Jean Chilson.
The “blind strings” saga continued...with Laurie Metzer saying
that they had theirs fixed professionally, Chuck Borcher fixed
his own and said “never again, that it was a terrible task”, the
most recent FMCA magazine has an article with a web address that
tells you what to do, Don Chilson actually read the Winnebago
directions and fixed his blind.
Don feels that he could translate the Winnebago
instructions into a step by step Instruction that can be easier
to follow. This
could be the best idea of all.
New Business:
Ken Nelson gave out the Winnebago product questionnaire asking members to
complete and return them to him.
Al and Sandy Oswald sent around a sign up sheet, as they will make
arrangements for the January 6 lunch at Sam Houston Charhouse.
If you were not at the annual meeting, they will be in
contact.
Dennis gave out a preliminary schedule of our 2008 campout dates
and the State Rally dates along with the club’s State Rally
duties. Our club is
in charge of breakfast for the Spring Rally and Dennis asked Bob
Gardner if he would be in charge of arrangements for food.
Dennis gave out Wagonmaster kits complete with Wagonmaster
duties, a booking form, mailing labels and envelopes.
To complete the campout calendar,
Carl and
Barb Bergstedt and Phil and Nancy Russell will join Chuck and
Jean Hess as Wagonmasters for
If you are going to be at GNR …Please note… Each year the Fox Valley
Winnies get together for a dinner.
It will be on 24 July and we eat early so we can be back
for the evening’s entertainment.
Phil and Nancy Russell will make dinner reservations.
We were all pleased with a restaurant called “The
Branding Iron” in Thompson
Dennis referred to notes and letters that have been received from members
who will not or may not be joining us as members in 2008.
They are, Bob and Carole Shaffer,
Future Outings:
The 2008 Camping Roster
will be sent out in the mail by mid December. Please keep this
copy to refer to throughout the year.
For easy reference, please be reminded that the schedule
is also available on our website at
www.illinoisindians.org – click on Fox Valley Winnies.
Things to Share – Coach Comments
Tom
Traharne reminded everyone to keep
their gas tank full when parked for an extended period.
This will avoid stale gas and condensation in the gas
tank.
If you remember, Chuck Hess had an expensive brake fix earlier
this year. Workhorse
subsequently issued a recall addressing his very problem.
They however refused to pay for the work that Chuck had
done, as it took place prior to the recall.
Chuck persisted, Workhorse saw the error of their ways,
and Chuck got paid!
Carl Bergstedt said to check the seals on your windows.
Their coach is three years old, and when they had it at
the Winnebago factory, they were told that their windows were
starting to lose their seal.
Ken Nelson said that they had their coach pressurized
from the inside to identify any leaks before they became a
problem. The cost
was about $150.00.
Leaks can be treated with a sealer if found before they get to
big. If too much of
the seal is lost, the window has to be replaced.
Tom
Traharne advised using a gutter to
protect the rear window.
Laurie Dukes
saw a rainbow in the window of their 2007 coach and while she
thought it looked pretty, she didn’t think it should be there.
The seal was broken and the entire window had to be
replaced. The coach
is under warranty.
Laurie says if you see a small rainbow, don’t think it’s a gift
from the leprechauns, and get it to a dealer.
Recent Trips
Bob and Laurie Dukes and
Joie Hagemann joined Chuck and Sue Borcher in a trip to
Ken and Sandie Nelson have
just returned from a
Dennis and Connie had a
two night stay at the Rustic Barn Campground, where we camp as a
club in August. We
found it to be an excellent campground.
Chuck Borcher has a couple
mapping CDs free of charge for anyone who can use them.
If you are interested, contact Chuck.
Ray Smith had an original
Fox Valley Winnies patch brought to him by Merle Betterman.
A motion was made and
seconded with full approval to purchase the patch for $10.00 and
keep it with our Fox Valley Winnies history book.
Dennis mentioned that Rand
McNally has a book designed for truckers that gives the maximum
height clearance on all roads.
It is called the Motor Carriers Atlas and it sells for
$20.00 and is great if you have a large motorhome.
Connie thanked Ray and
Carol Smith for their help over the past year.
Barb Bergstedt found the
world’s cutest golf cup and as Jean Chilson is our very own
“crack” golfer, she was the ideal recipient.
Don Chilson thanked Dennis
and Connie for all the work that has been done this year for our
club, and we thank him for his kind words. Dennis does all the
work but I never turn down credit!
This concluded our meeting
and a motion was made to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted, Connie Relihan Secretary
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