I hope you are looking forward to your adventurous summer travels. Ray and I are in central Florida, still working on our plans. We will be here till late April before heading north.
We have exciting news in Southeast! Our webmaster and treasurer Keith Landers has made it possible to join Southeast, renew annual memberships and register for southeast rallies on our website, using a credit card if desired.
We are looking forward to the “Shawnee Jamboree” the American Coach Association’s one and only national rally in 2017! This rally is hosted by the Great Lakes, Missouri Valley and South Central chapters. Southeast will be well represented and I hope to see you there! Our rally coordinator, Doug Thompson has been working on the pre-rally agenda and I am sure that will be a wonderful time! Note there has been a change, you do not need to call the Expo Center and reserve your extra days.
The American Coach Service team will be in Shawnee, I encourage you to take advantage of their services! You can register for rally service here: http://www.americancoach.com/rally-service-request
A reminder that the annual “Return to the Keys” rally is being hosted by the Northeast Chapter this year. The Keys rally will have a similar format as past years, register and be eligible for up to four early (pre-rally) days and four (post-rally) days at a remarkable rally rate
The annual December Rally at Sun N Fun Sarasota is already taking shape. Our hosts for 2017 will be Terry & Belinda Moorefield, Wendy Gaynor and Dave & Ann Laudick. The registration for this rally is available on the southeast web site.
We are already receiving registrations for the 2018 Eastern Regional at Lazydays! Registration is now available on our web site and there are no immediate expenses. Following registration, you will need to call Lazydays to reserve your site and provide credit card information. Lazydays will not charge your card until December 12, 2017
In January 2018, we will be attending the Florida RV Supershow as a group. We keep in touch with the Florida Recreational Vehicle Trade Association (FRVTA) and do not expect registration to be available till September 2017. Last year this popular event was sold out in October! In 2017, we had 32 coaches attend this event and the input we received was unanimous to do this again! Information and registration will be through the Florida Recreation Vehicle Trade Association at www.frvta.org .
Welcome to Southeast’s newest members! Rick & Virginia Gilbride Naylor GA, OL & Karen Kimes Cape Coral, FL. Donald Damstetter & Gail Stenger Dunedin, FL and Tony & Marsha Boyd Winter Haven, FL
Our Rally coordinator Doug and I are hoping for your input! Southeast is an active, friendly chapter and we would welcome fresh ideas on places to hold a rally. We have a lot of experienced hosts and volunteers that are always willing to lend a hand. We can be reached at pauline@southeastaca.net or doug@rvzoomin.com
Ray and I feel very fortunate to be a part of this chapter and we hope to see you soon!
Pauline Shea