The Dolphin Club...26 years and still going strong! Newsletter for the Dolphin Motorhome Club Dolphin Chapter of FMCA THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Chartered: 3-9-89 Volume 27 issue 3 March 2015 Greetings to the Dolphin Family Here we are in March 2015. Spring is around the corner and warmer weather is ahead. Weeds are growing that need to be eradicated, gardens are being planted, income tax preparation should be complete, and discussions on where to drive our RV are being finalized. Anne and I just returned from several days in a beautiful Riverside County Park. Being there in the middle of the week was great. We selected a full hook-up site with a cement pad surrounded by green grass. They also offered spots more rustic with water, electricity, and furnished cabins. I visited one of our members Dick Callister who is recovering from his fall and subsequent accident while trimming trees. He was at a recovery facility in San Marcos when I visited and had been there on his back for eight weeks. Both Dick and his lovely nurse Cynthia were in good spirits and hope to receive the approval to move him home. He is receiving calls at 760 522 8846. Hopefully by the time you read this he is home. Dick said to say hi to his friends. I know that we have several military veterans in our club, and am proud to pass this along: “Free Buffet for Military at Harrah’s Casino. All active and former military receive two FREE buffets! Harrah’s Resort would like to thank those of you in the armed forces for your service. Please visit the Total Rewards center, provide us with your email address and bring your active Military ID or DD214 to receive two complementary buffets for joining this program. Plus you’ll start receiving monthly bonus offers in your inbox. It’s our small way of saluting those who have given so much. Look for more rewards for our troops coming soon! “ March is a busy month for the club. T.J. and Marilyn Hewlett are having a pre rally at East Shore RV Park in San Dimas prior to the FMCA 1 st Family Reunion at the Pomona Fairgrounds . This is a great way for members to get together and go in together so they can camp together at a large event. Unfortunately Anne and I will be unable to attend, but this should be a good time for all. April, 2015 the membership is heading to Yuma AZ. Spoke to PJ (Peter Giammaria, and Marlyn Ryding our hosts) our Rally Boss and he is finalizing plans for the Shangri-La Resort at Yuma Arizona. This will be our first time at this location and I know that everyone is looking forward to it. There is so much to do in the Yuma area. April 16-19 is just around the corner and we should have great weather. May brings us to another popular location. Dave/Sandy Smith and Sandy/Lynn Mayer are our trail bosses for Pismo Coast RV Park from the 7 th to the 10 th . The last I heard there were over 20 reservations. There is still time for additional outings. The calendar is not full for this year or next. Please consider being a trail boss. I am sure that you have some great RV locations in mind that you would like to share. Anne and I look forward to seeing you down the road, Leon Schwartz, President
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The Dolphin Club...26 years and still going strong!
Newsletter for the Dolphin Motorhome Club
Dolphin Chapter of FMCA
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Chartered: 3-9-89
Volume 27 issue 3 March 2015
Greetings to the Dolphin Family
Here we are in March 2015. Spring is around the corner and warmer weather is ahead. Weeds are growing that need
to be eradicated, gardens are being planted, income tax preparation should be complete, and discussions on where to
drive our RV are being finalized. Anne and I just returned from several days in a beautiful Riverside County Park.
Being there in the middle of the week was great. We selected a full hook-up site with a cement pad surrounded by
green grass. They also offered spots more rustic with water, electricity, and furnished cabins.
I visited one of our members Dick Callister who is recovering from his fall and subsequent accident while trimming
trees. He was at a recovery facility in San Marcos when I visited and had been there on his back for eight weeks. Both
Dick and his lovely nurse Cynthia were in good spirits and hope to receive the approval to move him home. He is
receiving calls at 760 522 8846. Hopefully by the time you read this he is home. Dick said to say hi to his friends.
I know that we have several military veterans in our club, and am proud to pass this along: “Free Buffet for Military
at Harrah’s Casino. All active and former military receive two FREE buffets! Harrah’s Resort would like to thank
those of you in the armed forces for your service. Please visit the Total Rewards center, provide us with your email
address and bring your active Military ID or DD214 to receive two complementary buffets for joining this program.
Plus you’ll start receiving monthly bonus offers in your inbox. It’s our small way of saluting those who have given so
much. Look for more rewards for our troops coming soon! “
March is a busy month for the club. T.J. and Marilyn Hewlett are having a pre rally at East Shore RV Park in San
Dimas prior to the FMCA 1st Family Reunion at the Pomona Fairgrounds . This is a great way for members to get
together and go in together so they can camp together at a large event. Unfortunately Anne and I will be unable to
attend, but this should be a good time for all.
April, 2015 the membership is heading to Yuma AZ. Spoke to PJ (Peter Giammaria, and Marlyn Ryding our hosts)
our Rally Boss and he is finalizing plans for the Shangri-La Resort at Yuma Arizona. This will be our first time at this
location and I know that everyone is looking forward to it. There is so much to do in the Yuma area. April 16-19 is
just around the corner and we should have great weather.
May brings us to another popular location. Dave/Sandy Smith and Sandy/Lynn Mayer are our trail bosses for Pismo
Coast RV Park from the 7th to the 10th. The last I heard there were over 20 reservations.
There is still time for additional outings. The calendar is not full for this year or next. Please consider being
a trail boss. I am sure that you have some great RV locations in mind that you would like to share.
Anne and I look forward to seeing you down the road,
Leon Schwartz, President
THE VICE-PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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DOLPHIN CLUB MEMBER INJURED
One of our Dolphin Club Members, Richard Callister was injured in
December while pruning trees in his back yard. A large tree limb fell on
him crushing his pelvis. He has been in the hospital at San Marcos, CA
for treatment and rehabilitation and still has a long ways to go. He
hopes to be home the end of March. Dolphin club members may get
updates of his condition at caringbridge.org .
Hello Fellow Dolphin Club Members
I can’t hardly believe that March is around the corner. Each year seems to fly by faster
than the last, and each day becomes more precious. In a couple weeks we will be
celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and I’m sure that I will be singing “Danny Boy” more
than once that day.
I decided to look up what I could find on the Internet concerning St. Patrick’s Day.
It occurs each year on March 17, a day of both cultural and religious celebration.
Allegedly the day commemorates the day that St. Patrick arrived in Ireland. If you will recall, last year I
told you a few facts concerning how Patrick came to arrive in Ireland. He came from a religious background
and according to legend, the three-leaf shamrock served to explain the Holy Trinity. While we don’t all
wear shamrocks on March 17, we generally feel it necessary to wear green. The wearing of a shamrock was
proof of support for the nationalist movement. Thus, if you weren’t wearing green, you set yourself up for
punishment-today it is little more than a pinch.
Why is it common to drink on St. Patrick’s Day? Apparently the British government passed a law requiring
all pubs and bars to be closed on that day. Likely out of protest, everyone drank to excess. In 1970 the
government wisely repealed the ordinance, but the drinking has continued. So, how ‘bout a pint of ale to
celebrate the day?
See you somewhere on the road.
Your VP
Steve Justice
The Dolphin Splash Newsletter is the official publication of the Dolphin Motorhome Club. It is published monthly and meticulously formatted and edited by Dave & Sandy Smith,
Editors. If you have any comments, suggestions, complaints or compliments please direct them to the editor at [email protected].
15 Michael & Patricia Cohen 50 Hugh & Kathleen Laughlin 85 John & Patricia Slaybaugh
16 Robert & Nancy Coolbaugh 51 Joseph Lecce 86 David & Sandy Smith
17 Willard & Mary Jo Couch 52 George & Joyce Little 87 Gary & Louise Smith
18 Gary & Christie Cozart 53 Robert & Dianne Lohner 88 Jo Smith, Charlene Stephens
19 Glen & Falba Davis Jr. 54 Ray & Terry Loud 89 Del & Sandy Snavely
20 Bernard & Janet Duker 55 David & Susan Madden 90 Darryl & Carole Sobelman
21` Roger & Beverly Dunlap 56 Richard & Linda Mathis 91 Paul & Nancy Speaker
22 Dennis & Jacki Dunn 57 Bill & Doris Matthews 92 Herman & Jo Stark
23 Charlie & Linda Engelbart 58 Sandy & Lynn Mayer 93 Phil & Judy Statham
24 Vernon & Marlys Fix 59 Stephen & Susan McAbee 94 Albert & Sandi Stiefel
25 Randy & Dian Foreman 60 Roy & JoAnn McCain 95 Howard & Diane Stofer
26 Adrian & Brian Forsmaier 61 Charles & Carole McGaughy 96 Charles & Judith Stuart
27 Bob & Nubby Frauenzimmer 62 Loren & Kathy Mitchell 97 Jim & Kay Thomas
28 David & Susan Gaudio 63 Jim & Linn Moore 98 Thomas & Dorry Valdez
29 John & Norma Gebhardt 64 Walter & Shirley Moredock 99 Ronald & Marilyn Watkins
30 PJ & Marilyn Giammaria 65 Ronald & Elizabeth Morgan 100 Mark & Frances Weil
31 Raymond Gott 66 Don & Lorrie Mruk 101 Tom & Sue Wentz
32 Gary Green 67 Norman & Dorthy Myers 102 George & Sherry Whipple
33 Lee & Joan Haeberlein 68 Joseph & Beverly Nasi Jr. 103 Howard & Sally White
34 Gary & Betsy Hall 69 Newall & Cathie Norton 104 Donald & Betty Jo Woods
35 Joanne Harnit 70 John & Barbara Oberstar 105
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PISMO BEACH RALLY
May 7 thru 10, 2015 Pismo Coast Village RV 165 S Dolliver St. Pismo Beach, Ca. 93449 (888) 782-3224 Thursday 8/7 Check-in After 2:00 PM 5:00 PM San Luis Obospo Street Fair – Meet at Trail Boss Site to carpool. Friday 8/8 TBA Golf meet at the Club House 8:00 AM Donuts & Coffee Rally Host Rig 4:30 PM Happy Hour wine provided 5:00 PM Dinner at Clubhouse - Splash Café Clam Chowder, Chili, Salad and Bread Provided 7:30 PM Games in the Club House bring your favorite games Saturday 8/9 9:00 AM Potluck Breakfast – Bring you favorite dish to share. Dinner on your own 7:00 PM Ice Cream Social in Clubhouse 7:30 PM Games, etc. Club House Sunday 8/10 8:00 AM Coffee, muffins, bagles, etc. Club House 12 Noon Check Out – Have a safe drive
Get your reservations in early. There are only 35 spaces available. Reservation/Cancellation Deadline: April 10, 2015 Trail Bosses: Lynn & Sandy Mayer [email protected] (760) 715-0756 Sandy & Dave Smith [email protected] (562) 884-3839 Three night minimum, Thursday, Friday, Saturday $190.00 Additonal nights (Wed or Sun) $50.00/night Golf if interested mark below. Make checks payable and mail to: Dave Smith, 10641 Foix Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650-7428 (562) 863-7325
Wed __ Thur X Fri X Sat X Sun DOG (s $2.00/nite each)____ Golf # People _____ First Name __________________ & _____________ Last Name _________________ 1
st time Dolphin Rally?___
Address ____________________________________ City _________________ St ___ Zip _________ House Phone __________________ Cell Phone _________________ E-Mail ___________________ FMCA# ________________ Exp. Date ________ Coach Length ________ft
Cost per Coach: $190.00 + additional nights $_____________ Total = $______________
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GOOD SAM RALLY - ARIZONA
AT THE GOOD SAM RALLY SPONSORED BY CAMPING WORLD HELD AT THE PHOENIX
INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY IN AVONDALE, ARIZONA THERE WERE OVER 2500
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN ATTENDANCE WITH SEVERAL DOLPHIN CLUB MEMBERS
PRESENT.
A parade of Buffalo Soldiers and Veterans were honored at the Rally.
David & Sandy Smith, Adrian & Brian Forstmaier
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