My first job as President of Perfect Circle is to thank everyone for your trust in me as President for the next 2 years. I will do my best to carry on the great work of Jack Smith and all former Presidents. Jack and Carol worked hard at making the chapter a great success and on behalf of all members I would like to thank them. Our prayers and best wishes go out to them at this difficult time.
I would also like to thank Liz MacFarlane for the great job she did as Bulletin Editor. Many hours were put into making the Traveller a great read every 2 months. All the best Liz and Don. Following in some talented footsteps as our new Editor is Louise Forbes. Louise brings her own unique talent and we look forward to her first edition. Welcome aboard Louise and Bill. We also have a new member on the executive; Don Hatheway as 2nd VP. Welcome aboard Don and Barb.
As of July 18th we had 132
members who have paid their 2004/05 membership dues. We hope that as many of
you as possible will remain members of
Bonnie and I look forward to seeing you at the upcoming rallies.
Happy Trails.
Clint
and Bonnie
EDITOR’S MESSAGE
Here is your first edition of the PERFECT CIRCLE TRAVELLER produced by the new Editor, Louise Forbes. My plan for this edition is to closely follow Liz’s format and style.
I want the Traveller to be the mail you
look forward to reading. You drop all junkmail,
bills, etc and get right into it. After all when your
I am impressed and appreciate the promptness of the Executives, committee chairs, rally masters, and all for sending your emails on time. As I become a pro I will establish a constant close date for the convenience of all.
I want the Newsletter to be yours and I will check spelling but not grammer How you send it, is how you will see it. A little flair adds character.
I look forward to receiving your short stories, jokes, recipes and hints.
Bill will be a great help by shopping for the best deal in printing, paper, envelopes, etc.
Our common goal is to produce an informative, interesting Newsletter at the best possible price.
We will see some of you at Bannisters in August and many of you at the Balloon Fiesta
Louise & Bill Boyce
Email: forboyce@nb.sympatico.ca
WE ARE ALL POTATOES (TATERS). CHECK THE BOTTOM OF THE FOLLOWING PAGES TO FIND OUT THE KIND OF POTATO YOU ARE.
Leah and I have enjoyed our chapter summer
rallies thus far, being able to see so many of you and to enjoy good times
together. We are truly blessed in being able to share the fun and fellowship
with folks having similar interests and concerns. Our personal ‘hats off’ and
thanks to the rallymasters and workers.
We are off to
No one from our
chapter is able to attend either the Northeast Area Rally held at West Springfield,
or the upcoming International Rally at
There is talk at
FMCA about recommending to chapters to consider term limits for chapter
officers including National Directors. It will be interesting to see what
develops in this regard.
Consideration is
being given to setting a parking area at international rallies for generator
stack parking. I expect many of us would like to see this happen. Also, the
2007 Perry Georgia rally may be moved to the first week of April. This would
work out well for those returning from
The Northeast Area Rally was held in
Kathie had the opportunity to meet several of
the candidates running for national offices. We are carefully considering the
best choices for our support during the Governing Board Meeting at
We have completed the updating to our Chapter’s Operations Manual. This
manual has been in use now for over ten years. Its purpose is to assist those
serving as our Chapter Officers, and Chairs of our Standing Committees, to
better understand their respective jobs, and how the Chapter and FMCA operate.
It is just a tool to help us function smoothly as a chapter. In between these
major updates, we sometimes add new helpful items as the need arises.
FMCA membership includes many
benefits, and probably most of us are only partially aware of the details of
these. In future reports I will try to convey some such details, taking one
benefit at a time. For my next report I will research the MEDEX Emergency
Evacuation Program. If any of you have had occasion to use this, please give me
a call to chat about your experience. In this way, we can pass on useful
information to other members. We’ll give this a try anyway and see how it goes.
Congratulations to the people
elected to new chapter offices during the Spring Rally, and our personal
thank-you and appreciation to the many officers and committee chairs who have
so willingly agreed to stay on. We look forward to working with all of you
during the coming term.
Happy and safe
travels,
John and Leah Devlin
The general meeting of Perfect Circle Chapter was
held during the Spring Rally in
PRESIDENT –Jack Smith, welcomed members and guests and
thanked the Executive and Committee members for the great job done over the
past year. He said that Carol wanted to thank everyone for all the cards,
flowers, calls and prayers. She has really appreciated every one’s concern and
it means a lot to her.
SECRETARY – The minutes of the last General Meeting held in
TREASURER – Marg DeWitt went over
the financial statement & reported a bank balance of $7,733.62 as of
NATIONAL DIRECTOR – John thanked all the members from
other Chapters for coming to the Spring Rally. He mentioned the changes in the
National Bylaws where certain officers would be elected for two years and a
partial slate of officers would be elected for a two year term the following
year. This would provide a better continuity, ensuring continuing turnover and
new blood in leadership positions.
John introduced Bill Skolfield
who advised members of a proposed logo for the NEA which consists of the
Maritimes,
1st VICE
PRESIDENT
– Clint Colpitts mentioned the remaining rallies for
this year but we are still looking for Rallymasters
for Christmas in October and the Spring Rally for 2006.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BULLETIN EDITOR – Liz MacFarlane advised
she had been doing the newsletter for three years and was retiring as Bulletin
Editor. She enjoyed doing the newsletter and thanked everyone for their
support. Clint Colpitts advised members that
Louise Forbes has agreed to take over this position.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY – Ann Barton reported we
have 196 members as of
SUNSHINE SECRETARY – Shirley Nauss advised she sent 41 various cards over the past year.
Sympathy, get well, anniversary, thinking of you, 1 bud vase and 2 memorials
were sent to members. There was a one minute of silence for three of our
members who recently passed away, Donald Kay, Bernie White and Joyce MacLeod.
MERCHANDISE CHAIRMAN – Glynn Salter advised
there has been $724 in merchandise sold since June, 2004. There are now larger
name tags available for $7 and new modern style and summer caps available.
Glynn also stated that costs were going up a bit on most items and increases
will be noted in the newsletter.
INVENTORY COORDINATOR – Ron Hill’s Inventory was
updated in May 2005 and Tim O’Connor advised he and Ron are working on setting
up the Inventory list on the Web site for members to tick off what they need
for Rallies. Members will be advised when this is up and running.
OLD BUSINESS – Jack Smith gave a brief
report on his discussions with the General Manager of Parks Canada. They are
not interested in group rates and the price is the same for everyone.
NEW BUSINESS – Allan Dickson advised
members he was interested in doing another Gaspe
Caravan in the fall of 2006 around the 3rd week in September. He
could accomodate 11 motor homes.
Jack Smith then thanked all
the Executive and Committee members he has worked with and turned the meeting
over to Albert Rose for the Election of Officers.
Ron Hill nominated Clint Colpitts for President. 2nd by
Emmerson Butland.
There were no further
nominations from the floor and Clint was elected President.
Ken MacAllister
nominated Tim O’Connor for 1st Vice President. 2nd
by Bev Dunn.
There were no further nominations
from the floor and Tim was elected 1st Vice President.
Retus MacFadyen
nominated Don Hatheway as 2nd Vice
President. 2nd by Bev Langille.
There were no further
nominations from the floor and Don was elected 2nd Vice President.
All of the above have been
elected for a two year term.
Clint Colpitts took the
chair as the new Perfect Circle President and thanked Jack for all his
contributions over the past few years. Jack was presented with the Past
President plaque.
The Nominating Committee agreed
to let their names stand and were nominated as
follows”
Bob McLaughlin nominated Don
Nauss. 2nd by Emmerson Butland.
Emmerson Butland
nominated Albert Rose. 2nd by Tim O’Connor
Marie Salter nominated Dave Langille. 2nd by Marg Dewitt.
There were no further nominations from the floor
therefore the Nomination Committee consists of
Don Nauss, Albert Rose and Dave Langille.
The Nominating Committee have been elected for a two-year term.
Albert Rose nominated Floyd
Freeman as
It was moved that nominations cease.
Clint Colpitts gave out
Rally pins to all the Rallymasters who held rallies in
2004.
It was mentioned that Gary and Carol Adams will be
selling the Ramada Inn in
Meeting adjourned at
Submitted by:
Darilyn
Darilyn E. Hill
Secretary –
MEMBERSHIP
REPORT
Welcome to New members
F27006 Ed & Colleen LeBlanc
506 459 3941 Email collnic@nb.Sympatico.ca
Change of Address
F136107
603 966 6426 Summer 506 488-6020
F182504 Wayne & Ruth Johnston 1734
902 886 3183 Email WRJ5353@AOL.COM.
New Email addresses
Don & Bev Dunn Email bevdon@nb.sympatice.ca
Ron @ Darilyn Hill Email rondarhill@aol.com
Tom & Eleanor MacLeod Email Eleanormacleod @yorkfh.com
Norm & Cathy Melvin Email norm77@rogers.com
Don & Shirley Nauss Email dsnauss@nb.sympatico.ca
Jack & Carol Smith Email mbrs1963@aol.com
Please add telephone number for Aubrey & Jean Smith 406 213 7433
Please update your information in the November 2004 Membership Directory. Contact Ann Barton with any changes. Likewise if you move please complete the “change of address form” found in this newsletter.
Ann & Paul
Some people never do anything to help, but are gifted to finding fault with the way others do the work. They are called “Comment Taters”.
Sunshine
Report July 2005
Joyce MacLeod: It is with great sadness we learned of Joyce’s passing. She was a sweet lady; always pleasant even when in hospital for a long time and enjoyed a visit from friends and family. She was proud of her family and looked forward to the many get to-gethers at Christmas and at the cottage in the summer.
She was so pleased to have a new grandchild and great grandchild to enjoy as well as the older grandchildren.
Her sons and Jim were constantly with her during her last months making her final days as tolerable as possible.
She has been a
Howard Roberts: was a dedicated member of Maine Wheels for many years and attended many Perfect Circle rallies. We were sorry to learn of his passing recently.
Good News!!! Rita Leger was chosen Businesswoman of
the Year in Tracadie recently. It is a much deserved honor and we congratulate her.
Sympathy
& Get Well wishes were sent to the following:
Norm Melvin: on the loss of his brother.
Tom MacLeod: get well wishes.
Norm Ferguson: get well wishes.
Jim MacLeod: thinking of you.
Don Langille: get well wishes.
Connie Ross: get well wishes.
Don MacFarlane get well wishes
Bill Boyce: sympathy on the death of his father.
Ron MacKay: on the death of his mother.
Carol Smith continues to have tests as her health is a concern for she and Jack. Get well wishes go to her too.
Our thoughts are also with Howard & Laura Cederlund (Maine Wheels )as Laura has not been well.
Shirley
Nauss,
Sunshine Committee.
Some people are very bossy and like to tell others
what to do, but don’t want to soil their own hands. They are called “Dick Tators.”
Wagon master’s Message
We will have had three successful rallies by the time this makes the news letter.
This being my first year as rally master I have to thank Clint and Bonnie for setting up this year’s excellent schedule. It has made my first year very easy.
Unfortunately Tom and Eleanor have had to
cancel the Nashwaak River Rally this August due to
health problems. We wish you a speedy recovery Tom. I do have it from a very good source however
that there will be a Christmas in October rally this year. Rally Masters Albert
and Ardith Rose with the assistance of Don and
Shirley Nauss will be hosting this rally in
Ellen and I will be off to the rally in
We are working on next year’s schedule, and hope to have the line-up announced at the Balloon Festival in September. if you are interested in hosting a rally please let me know. You can send me an email at Tim.O’Connor@gnb.ca or give me a call at 459-4324.
Smile at your parker.
Tim and Ellen
Women on Wheels,The Red Hat Society
On July 30/05 we have been invited to attend a “Red Hatters Tea Party” in St Andrews ,organized by “Divas With Attitude”.The tea and tour is at Kingsbrae Gardens ,not to be confused with the one being done by Louise Forbes at her rally. Show your Red Hat card at the gate,and the special rate for Red Hatters will be $ 17.50(includes all day at the Gardens, treasure hunt, delectable tea and a croquet game ) For reservations call;I-866-566-8687,toll free. Now my suggestion would be for each area to put a car pool together and head for St Andrews.Please let me know so I can post it to all by email so we will all know who to look for. Sounds like fun !
On Friday,Sept.
9/05 during the Balloon Fiesta, in
On Sept
15/05 WOW Red Hat Luncheon is planned for Shadow Lawn in Rothesay at
Our Women on Wheels ,Red Hat Chapter is open to any/all ladies of our Perfect Circle Chapter .Our Dues are $10.00 for the year and are due and renewed on the May 5. If you have a red hat or want to wear one, contact me, we would love to add your name to our Chapter of Red Hatters.
Some
people never seem motivate to participate, but are just content to watch while
others do the work
They are called “Speck Tators.”
Some
people are always looking to cause problems by asking others to agree with them. It is too hot
or cold, too sour or too sweet. They are called “Agie
Tators”
There
are those who say they will help, but somehow just never get around to actually
doing the promised help. They are
called “Hezzie Tators”
PERFECT CIRCLE SPRING RALLY
2005
Whew! All our planning finally materialized
on Thursday ,June 16 as coaches started to roll into
the Fredericton Exhibition grounds. Bun,who
had no coach because it was in for repairs just shook his head when
Leah and John were worried about the
turkeys for the dinner while Bob & Dorothy were gathering up food for the
rally. Don & Winzora , Cedric & Shirley were in such a hurry to get here
they forgot to bring their coach and Don and Barb H brought their bus but
forgot to use it . We get so excited in
Tom O was busy delivery a golf cart so Bun
would have a roof over his head while Ellen was busy checking everyone in. They
were so excited they took the day off from work to hang out in the rain with
us. By Friday everyone was in and settled.We had
members from NB, NS,
Herb W had the guys all teed up for golf and they managed to get in two rounds before the rain wiped them out.The Tour to Old Government House is always so interesting and was well worth the visit. Constable Smith spoke to us on “Safety in the home and motorhome” which was very informative.I think most of us would agree that we won”t be visiting Doug W home unless we let him know first. Don & Shirley Nauss met with our First Timers for a new member orientation and to make it easier for them to understand our policies and to meet other First Timers.When the pizza arrived we were ready to dig in and the potluck Chocolate Dessert Extravanza was absolutely awesome.. a first class restaurant could not have offered you anything better.
The auction with Raymond C, previously referred to as “Teflon Sly”, as auctioneer and his side kick Scoop Mac Intee was a huge success. Carol M and Sandra C were busy making sure the money kept rolling in .And then we were introduced to karaoke in which our entertainer did a fabulous job of entertaining us. Mary M and Bev D both sang for us and boy can they sing. Fran & Reg Murphy really danced up a storm , Ann Barton had moves I’ve never seen before and Reg & Mary Lou got us started on line dancing. There was no evidence of any seniors at this dance.
Sat morning we were up and running again ,well actually Shirlee C was on roller blades delivering toast to Loretta ‘”,Jack & Donnie to serve with coffee. She thought the ladies should all go to lunch on roller blades.. my children would seriously have to look at those commitment papers if they caught me doing that. The word “caught” is the magic word. The guys all piled on the bus to travel to RV World for their seminar, little did they know that RV World had a fire the night before but they were ready when the bus arrived. I thought I was stressed and I didn’t have a fire ! The ladies rolled into the Delta Hotel ,by car ,not roller blades ..for a pasta buffet lunch which the Hotel had prepared especially for us . Helen W had everything so well organized for us. Lots of Red Hatters in our group, even some Maine Wheelers were in their red hats.
The yard sale,book sale,which by the way was another great success, organized by Marg & Gerry D, and theice cream social was a great gathering place.Our First Timers ,thanks to Michele & Doug’s planning, served our ice cream. The turkey dinner that Leah & John were worried about was the “absolute best” ,prepared and served by our Epsilon Y’s Men. After dinner we had a “special auction item” with Auctioneer Larry in charge of the chicken coop.We had two turkeys for the price of one..so, Lorraine L made a bid ,when she went to collect it,, she realized that one turkey was frozen.,the other one very much alive.
Well she could keep both of them or give
both of them to a friend..we
soon found out who our friends were. We thought when Cecil got them it would be
the demise of the turkeys, not so..then
we thought when Tim C got them,he would take them
across the border..not so,
finally when the turkeys were given to Glynn the turkeys came home to roost ..by the way “Larry ,the
The Square dancers ,which Nancy and Gerry had arranged ,were all dressed in their finery and ready for a swinging good time..lots of swingers in our group so they joined right in.
Sun morning ,Tom & Eleanor, Cedric & Shirley and Don and Barb H were ready with coffee and muffins for us.The Women on Wheels were finally able to sing for their breakfast and I think we did a right fine old job. Rev Paul Thompson led us in our devotional Church Service through song and sermon. And then it was time for the “hot dog crew’ to turn up the burners.While Larry, Bob & Laurie were getting that ready, Margie, Doreen and Judy with the help of Shirley F were cutting buns, skinning hotdogs and trying to pour ice tea crystals in the smallest little top they could find.. actually the only top they could find .They had their hands full… and I am so thankful that they were so calm, cool and collected .Our food was delivered to the Food Bank,and they were ever so thankful.
We had a great group at our rally.. we met old friends, made new ones ,had fun, and lots of laughs. Glynn and I are so blessed to have joined this group .We want to thank our awesome committee chairs and their many helpers for pitching right in and running with this; the generosity of our sponsors ; and all of you for coming and supporting us in our efforts for this 2005 Spring Rally here in Fredericton. We hope you had a great time and we are so glad you came .
Rallymasters;Glynn & Marie Salter
The following article appeared under the picture:
MOTORHOME ENTHUSIASTS LOVE LIFE ON THE GO.
More people than ever are hitting the road in luxury and comfort these days.
In
fact , a regional motorhoming
association has seen it’s
Fredericton Glynn and Marie Salter count themselves among those who love motorhome travel.
The
two are members of
“We’ve had a wonderful, wonderful time with this group,” Marie Salter said.
The retired couple got into motorhome traveling about 10 years ago.
“We
had vacationed in the wintertime to different places,” Salter said. “But we
hadn’t really seen very much of
After about one year the couple decided to
join the local group. “We thought ‘Well gee whiz, you know it would be nice to
have other people who are interested in the same that we are interested in,”she said. “So we joined
They’ve been active members since then.
About 78 motorhomes
from all over eastern
Launched about 20 years ago by a group
of enthusiasts from the Moncton-area,
The association currently has a
membership of more that 140,000 coaches throughout
Salter said he and his wife spend much of the year in their motorhome.
“It’s just great,” he said. “We just shut (things) off at home , we’re on our way; we’re going to have some fun, meet with some friends and enjoy the freedom.
Beverly Dunn and her husband came to the
The couple helped found
“The comradery, the fellowship (and) the fact that I always have my own bed with me wherever I go,” she said. “It’s just a wonderful way to travel.”
Dunn said she and her husband have traveled
to many places in their motorhome, including Western Canada and
Clint Colpitts of Quispamsis is the incoming president of Perfect circle and said it”s a great experience tobe part of the group.
“For me, it’s very pleasurable,” Colpitts said of owning a motorhome
He said motor-home owners have a variety of personalities, but share several things in common.
“A desire to travel and wanting to not only see other parts of the country but to also go to functions and socialize,” Colpitts said.
June 10-12, 2005
Paul & Ann Barton F267647 organized a fun-filled Perfect Circle Rally for 32 coaches from NS, PEI & NB at the Century Farm Campground in St. Martins. The Rally was well-planned and enjoyable with cool, but not rainy weather.
Sheriff Larry McLaughlin made sure members wore their name badges with his whistle and intimidating costume. Herb Walsh began an appeal as his name tags had been left behind in a coach previously sold. He was able to have them Fed Exed to the Rally so pleaded for a pardon.
The lobster was delicious, Clint Colpitts & Frank Boers did a super job of cooking.
There were quite a few successful kiters Friday night. Glynn Salter & Laurie Beatty flew ‘blinp-shaped’ large kites. Bill Boyce’s was traditional with sticks, brown paper & comic strips. Don Lourie’s, Paul Bartons, and Clints flew well and Clint gave kite flying lessons to his little grandsons.
Loretta & Jack Hill, Don Lourie and Shirley Coleman were our very capable breakfast hosts & hostesses.
Lunch for the men was on their own Saturday while the ladies enjoyed a catered lunch in the campground. It was supplied by a local group. The sandwiches, veggies and sweets were fresh and delicious.
Books were exchanged, Red Hat memberships taken and a presentation on massages was delivered with hands on demos.
The men were treated to a seminar on motor home maintenance by Larry McLaughlin and then by a representative from Leisure Time Sales.
Happy Hour on Friday was provided by coaches numbered from 1-18 and Saturday by 18-32.
Saturday evening
entertainment was performed by the ‘Basement Boys?’ and enjoyed by
Sunday
New members: Ed & Barb Holleran, Ron & Pam Breau, Eric & Annette Higgins were introduced and welcomed.
Byard & Linda Moran were friendly & accommodating campground owners.
Unfortunately, Bun & Alice Regan were unable to attend due to a mechanical breakdown. Thanks to Paul & Ann for their efforts in making the rally a great beginning to our summer.
Shirley Nauss, F195664
ST ANDREWS RALLY
Most of us arrived as scheduled however,
some were late for different reasons; Glynn & Marie were a day late because
Marie didn’t remember they had paid for Thursday. Don & Barb Hatheway
reported to the office on Thursday that
they were having RV problems and would be arriving Friday. The
problem? They were in
around
We were all there in time for a great happy hour Friday followed by piping hot pizza and ice cold pop at the shelter. Entertainment continued by John Devlins’ coach where we formed “The Circle” and enjoyed jokes, laughter and Glynns’ Christmas gift to himself- “a propane fire pit”.
The WOW”s enjoyed
a guided tour of
Saturday happy hour was another “occasion”, the munchies were great and the friendship was casual and lasting.
Sunday a.m. we met at the shelter and
enjoyed coffee except
our President Clint, he prefers a tea bag in a cup of hot water. No problem,
the water was hot. We had super cinnamon buns and muffins from the Sweet
Harvest Market. Then it was time to pack up and leave by
time together.
Louise & Bill..
Some people can put up a front and pretend
to be someone they are not. They are
called “Emma Tators”.
1991 SOUTHWIND, 30 ft. 454 cu.
In. engine. New
brakes, new modern professional paint job with clearcoat
finish, redecorated interior. Clean
bright interior and mechanically sound. NS/NP.
Contact:
Don MacFarlane 506-853-7706.
1995 COUNTRY STAR, 35 ft., 460 Ford
engine with Banks System. 73,000 kms. Large Slideout. Asking price $49,900. Contact:
Jean-Claude Frenette – 506-576-2152.
1998 DAMON ULTRASPORT 3670 Superslide
300 hp Cat c/w 6 speed Allison, diesel pusher. Only 36,000 miles and in
excellent condition, sharp high-end look.
This unit is fully loaded and ready to go.
Graphics package with clear coat paint.
Phone Claude Rowan 506-386-5941 or cell 506-381-3380.
For
For
Found; at the Spring Rally in
a ladies red fleece jacket , size medium, zippered front, Northern
Elements;
Please
contact Marie Salter at 455-4256 or email at glsalte@attglobal.net
There
are those who say they will help, but somehow just never get around to actually
doing the promised help. They are called “Hezzie Taters.”
Then
there are those who love and do what they say they will. They are always
prepared to stop what they are doing and lend a helping hand. They bring real
sunshine into the lives of others. They are called “Sweet Tators”.
EDITORS
COMMENT: Most all “
“Sweet Tators.” A slight mix of “Speck Tators,”
“Comment Tators” and
“Hezzie Tators” make up the rest
of the barrel.