November 2014
Hello All
Sorry that we missed you all at the Mystic, CT rally! Lucille and I were vacationing in Wells, ME when we received the dreaded phone call that her Mom had taken a turn for the worst. We packed up, returned home and were so very fortunate to be with “Mom” during her final hours. Thanks to all who expressed condolences.
I have been told by many of our Chapter Members, in attendance at the Mystic rally, that Charlie and Anne did a great job in finding this venue! Thanks, Charlie for taking over and conducting our very important business meeting and election of Officers! I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our newly elected President Dave Ellis along with Martha Lafond our Secretary for coming forward and offering to serve in the coming years. We were fortunate to actually have two candidates for the Office of President so I would also like to thank Rick Plasse for his interest in serving our Chapter.
On the NEAR level, planning and organization are already underway for next year in Essex. Your NEA Executive Board will be taking part in the various RV shows located in NY and throughout the New England area to solicit vendors and attract new Members to our FMCA family. NEAR '15 will be a giant step towards our preparation and involvement as Host Area for the big International Rally set to take place in Syracuse in 2016. All systems are GO for this event with just a few minor adjustments to be made. Please mark your calendars for both the 2015 NEAR rally in Essex followed up in 2016 for the main event in Syracuse. I will update you regarding these events as decisions are made and the information becomes available.
It was off to the Pumpkin Festival in Keene, NH for the weekend of October 17th for what was to be our final rally of the season. We joined up with Dave and Murielle, Neil and Sandy, and our newest M/M members Ron and Donna Clukey. With so much to do and see we anticipated a busy and fun filled weekend. Horse pulls at the Cheshire Fairgrounds was the main attraction on Friday evening followed by the pumpkin festival downtown all day on Saturday. By mid-afternoon on Saturday we realized that something was going on in downtown Keene due to the police activity. Later in the day we learned of the resulting problems and issues as it played out on TV. Safe and secure at the Fairground we enjoyed the rest of the weekend in good company.
Will be very busy over the next few months, looking forward to the upcoming season, please stay safe.
Safe travels see you soon!
president@massminutemen.org