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2015 Wings Snowbird Rally

Wings Retirees Chapter 2015 Snowbird Report.

This year we WELCOME Eleven “First timer” at our Snowbird rally, which was again hosted by “Blueberry Hill RV Resort” at Bushnell, Florida. Blueberry Hill’s Staff were a very great host and we enjoyed their hospitality. We were a Noisy group cause we enjoyed our self and the Campground enjoyed our enthusiastic Rally.

Forty-one units: from FL. MD. DE. MA. SC. PA. NC. VA. MI. GA. TN. Canada, CT. LA. OH. MT., MS. & NJ. Were In attendance.

The Rally ran from Wednesday to Thursday (Eight nights). Monday was an OPEN day because the Webster Flea Market was open ONLY on Monday so most of the members went to it.

Most members arrived on Tuesday one day ahead of the “Official” rally to get settle and chat with old friends since we last meet. The Wagon master had some errand to do such as shopping for Bowls, Napkins, Donuts, and other forgotten stuff while others went checking out the area.

Wednesday: The Rally formally started under COOL but sunny skies. Wagon Master Kim presented the Welcome ceremonies and reviewed the weeks' agenda. He also introduced the first time snowbirds. Jens Pedersen COA Rep. kept us updated on the various future COA Caravans and Rallies. Wayne Dilliplaine took photos of members, along with our group photo, which was printed by Wal-Mart and given to all members Afterward; Rainbow Cater provided a Roast Beef dinner, which was great as usually. We had to vacate the hall at 6PM as the campground had a Musical entertainment group.

Thursday: Morning was a bit COOL and Windy. Bruce Mylles, our VP in charge of Games was a bit under the weather so we now have individual Game Coordinators (Linda Harrison & Marguerite Habel) did a great job of setting up the courts and assigning the teams, which our hardy members enjoy.

BOCCE Winners were:

• FIRST PLACE: Stan Wildermuth, Audrey Hayden, Sue Vaughn & Barbara Elias.
• SECOND PLACE: Linda Harrison, Kathy Miller, Johnny Reed & Barry Youngs.

Dinner was on your own so members can choose their favorite eating places. Beef O’ Brady restaurant was one of the favorites.

Friday: Under a slight wind and cloudy skies temp was in the low 60s. We played Ladder Golf. (Game Coordinator, John Stevenson). The score keeping was a little chaotic at the beginning but we finally got the hang of it. Winners were:

• FIRST PLACE: Fred Tipton & Ann Chartrand.
• SECOND PLACE: Chris Medici & Marc Loibl.

For dinner our catered dinner was Spaghetti W/meat sauce, Salad, Bread, and dessert. After dinner it was free time and everyone started playing Jokers.

Saturday: Fran Chavar & Linda Harrison (Game Coordinators), set up the Bean Bag Baseball Court outside at the open pavilion. Winners were:

• FIRST PLACE: Joe Callahan, Roy Byle, Connie Byle, Wes Bull, Mel Fetty, Kim Wickman, Ann Chartrand & Barbara Elias.
• SECOND PLACE: Joyce Stevenson, Chris Medici, Linda Harrison, Lloyd Legendre, Bob Horvath, Johnny Reed, Marv Miller & Linda Bull.

Today was Dinner on your own. Some people went to Beef O’Brady restaurant and others went for some BBQ food.

Sunday: We played a game of Washer Boards Doubles today. (Game Coordinators. George & Barbara Elias). Washer Board was on “Hold” because we didn’t have enough boards in the past. Today we were short of Washer Board, and being RVers, did our best with what we had. Winners were:

• FIRST PLACE: Bob Horvath & Barbara Elias.
• SECOND PLACE: Fern Habel & Joyce Stevenson.

Thanks to Lloyd Lagendre, who organized the Hamburger cookout with MANY Volunteers and John Stevenson who is a “Retired Navy man” volunteered to obtain a LARGE cooker from the Naval base. (I saw two cooks and six admirals supervising the burgers). It was a GROUP effort and was WELL done.

SUPER BOWL GAME SUNDAY: After our activities, most member stay in their RV to watch the game.

Monday: Was an OPEN DAY: Temperatures was in the upper 70s (Weather and Temperature was slowly improving). Some members ventured out to explore the local area attractions such as the “Webster Flea Market. Others stayed in and just Relaxed in their Large RV Sites and some did their Laundry chores.

Tuesday: It was a COOL/COLD Morning. But we played on. Washer Board Singles today, (Game Coordinator. Dave Jacobs). Once again we had limited Washer Boards, But we had FUN. Winners were:

• First Place: Jens Pedersen.
• Second Place: Marv Miller.

For dinner, we had another delicious catered Roast chicken dinner. After dinner, we played more Jokers.

Wednesday: Temperature was in the 50s waiting for 80’s?? Jokers was the game this morning: (Game Coordinator: Shirley Mylles). Winners were:

• FIRST PLACE: Marguerite Habel & Johnny Reed.
• SECOND PLACE: Bruce Mylles & Kim Hong.

We had the award ceremony before dinner because we had to vacate the hall due to a musical entertainment by the campground. For dinner, we had Pizza and everyone must have enjoyed it because we had very little left.

Thursday: Donuts and coffee was provided at the Clubhouse as we bid each other good-bys and a SAFE journey until we meet again.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

• Shirley Mylles for Food Coordinator/Etc.
• Bruce Mylles for all Games Coordinator. And BIG THANKS to all of the game coordinators.
• Lloyd Lagendre & ALL Volunteers for Cook Out.
• Wayne Dilliplane for Photo duties.
• All the members, that helped in setting up, Refereeing and cleaning after the games.

SEE YOU 2016.

Respectively Submitted. --- Kim Hong, Chapter President and Wagon master.