Nov. 2010

Florida Van Council Agenda

Date: November 13, 2010

Time: 12:00

Cost: pay campground when you come in, or before noon

Place: Floridian RV Resort; 5150 Boggy Creek Rd.; St. Cloud, FL 34771; 407-892-5171

Schedule:

11:45am    Officers to meeting room (open discussion sheet is displayed)

12:00 noon      Meeting begins

1.      Minutes of last meeting

2.      Roll call and Roster update

3.      Treasurer’s report

4.      Newsletter report

5.      Old Business,

6.      New Business

7.      Van-in proposals

8.      Van-in updates

9.      Election of officers

10.  Clean up meeting area and prepare for evening activities

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Thank-you

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Next Newsletter deadline – December 17, with holidays and a new editor try to send articles ASAP.

President’s Page

Hi Vanners

            The year is winding down. We have the Keys truck-in and the last council meeting left to go along with some Christmas party’s. So get your calendar out and check it twice for the dates. The council meeting will be election time so make sure your rep is there (or you) and bring a covered dish. We will need to discuss the Florida C of C for 2012. So bring some thoughts and ideas and see if we can out do the last one we did.

            If you missed Glenda and Jr’s Labor Day party, sorry about your luck. We had a great time! It took Pam and me about eight hours to get there. Why eight hours?  I had a little radiator problem, now I know why I get other people to do my mechanic work. Pam was a little surprised at her 50^th birthday party that she did not want. I would like to thank everybody who helped with it. The food was great; the entertainment in the pool was interesting. I am looking forward to next year, if they will have us. I promise next year the meeting will be on time.

            By the time you get this the Keys Truckin will be going on. I hope you pre-registered; so far we had 25 vans registered. We are not having a band this year so bring some games. Hope to see you there!

                                                Linard

            Thank you to everyone who sent prayers, messages of sorrow and safe trip. Lew’s mother was an important part of our family and she will be missed. When she was my age she went to several eVANts and had a good time. Several vanners spent the weekend at the Skoko’s home in Ohio and the one in Pittsburgh. Mom was an out going person who loved people. The pain of our loss is still there but we know it will ease with time. Thank you again for you concerns and well wishes. Friends like you are rare. We treasure each and every one of you.

Love,

Lew, Agnes and family

Dear Friends,

                I have really enjoyed doing the newsletter. My major goal was to make our newsletter a respected source of information among vanners, while keeping expenses as reasonable as possible.  In the future, I will help the newsletter editor as much as I can. I did the FVC Newsletter since 1986. I remember when cut and paste was done with scissors and glue. So it is time to get some new ideas I hope you will give Randy your full support. I could not have done this alone. Thank you to everyone who helped over the years.                           Agnes

Vice President’s Page

Dear FVC,

Thanks to all for your calls, emails and cards.  Still going thru some stuff and hope to be able to make it to the Keys.
It's the end of another great VAN year.  I've had a lot of fun. 
The Pig Roast is upon us.  Don't forget your favorite, filled, covered dish and some tall tales for the camp fire.  If you have eVANt ideas, officer nominations or games to play, bring 'em with you.

Looking forward to Vanners4Vanners in January.

Have a safe Holidays.  Be kind to one another.

 Cari

       November is here, the keys are history, and it’s time for one of my favorite FVC meetings, The Pig Roast when we get to eat lots of good food and pig.

       Our last FVC meeting was awesome, Jr. and Glenda are great hosts. We had a good turnout even though the meeting started a little late. Everybody who made it a weekend had a great time. Everybody just relaxed and let the good times roll. I know that Jr. must have put something in the pool water cause it really made us act funny (I’ve seen the video, Oop).

       Sorry I missed the keys but I have a Van to build hopefully by May so I’ll just have to enjoy the stories.

       The remaining eVANts are all fun and don’t cost much. Make a note of the dates for the Pig Roast, The holiday parties, Rick’ New Years, and the Freeze for All ( I meant Vanners for Vanners ). So make plans to go vanning, we have a good time, good food, and it’s a great way to unwind.

        To Lew and Agnes, Carol and I are extremely sorry for your loss, no matter what the situation losing a loved one always hurts.

                                                               K.O.V.  …Buffalo Bob

P.S. Vote for Me!!

Florida Van Council Minutes

Minutes of the September 4, 2010 meeting at Junior and Glenda’s in Englewood are as follows:

Linard called the meeting to order. 

Minutes of the June 12, 2010 meeting were read and approved.

There were 9 clubs present and No Excused Absences (out of 14 clubs total) during roll call.

 Mook gave the Treasurer's report.

 Linard noted that it’s time to get your pre-reg in for the Keys eVant.

FVC NEWSLETTER UPDATE:

 Agnes noted that we need toner for the big printer.  It’s lasted about 1 ½ years.  We print 100 – 125 copies on each issue.

 She also noted that we need a volunteer to do the newsletter.  Gnarly volunteered, to a round of applause, to take over the newsletter.  Linard noted that we need to give many thanks to Lew & Agnes for faithfully keeping the newsletter going for so many long hears.  He noted that it is the longest running vanning newsletter, since 1976.   In fact, as far as we know, Florida Van Council, Wisconsin Van Council, Northeast Ohio Van Congress, New Zealand, and OFV are the only councils who still print a hard copy newsletter.

 Judith noted a minor correction to the current issue of the newsletter.  In her article, she mentioned that you should see the Newseum in Washington, DC if you’re ever up there.  The spell checker must have “corrected” it to Museum, and there are a lot of those in DC.  However, this is a new museum which is dedicated to “News”, hence the name “Newseum”.

 MEETING DATES FOR REMAINDER OF 2010:

 OLD BUSINESS:

Judith is working on getting van trophies for the Keys eVANt.  $26 plus extra stuff, like getting the plaques to go on the trophies.

NEW BUSINESS:

 The Keys Truck-in:  The group concluded that we would not have a band.  Spookytooth noted that a friend of Chet’s was quoted $75 per night for staying at the campground before and after the eVANt.  That’s not right.  The special vanner rate is supposed to be in effect for vanners for a week before the eVant and 2 weeks after.  Be sure and call the local number, 305-872-2217 and ask for Marlene.  Don’t bother with the 800 number.  Those folks don’t know anything about the special event rates.

Judith noted that she could get new FVC window stickers for $15.  That’s for the large one that pretty much fills up the back window.  See Judith if you’re interested.

 The NATS Board has a printable copy of the “Vanners Helping Vanners” booklet on their website, www.natsboard.com

 VAN-IN PROPOSALS:

ForePlay          May 6 – 8, 2011.  Beverly Beach.  Details to follow.

VAN-IN UPDATES:

FVC                             October 29 – 31, 2010.  Sunshine Key.  NOTE:  This is a pre-reg ONLY event.  You need to get pre-reged.  We aren’t planning any games.  If you want to bring a game (or two), go ahead; just be sure to bring the trophies.  Spookytooth noted that it’s just like we’re at Junior and Glenda’s’.  There will be Van Judging on Saturday, as well as a Pumpkin Carving Contest and Costume Contest.  We don’t expect many trick-or-treaters, so bring the candy that you like to eat, in case end up eating it. 

Vanners for Vanners   January 14 – 15, 2011.  Doe Lake Campground, Ocala National Forest.  Pre-reg by December 1, 2010 is $45.  After that, it is $50.  If you show up at the gate, and are not pre-reged, or have not notified us by 1/1/2011 that you are coming, you may not eat.

 NOMINATION OF OFFICERS:

MISCELLANEOUS:

 There are Wacko patches & stuff for sale to fund his 6-year-old son’s education.

 The NATS will be in Ohio next year.  Theme is the Depression.  “Vanners Night In” is included in the admission price, not extra, as it has been in the past.

 Jo & Oop have started www.MyVanOnVideo.com, so send in a video of your van.

 Rich thanked everyone for the cards and those who came to the services for Joannie.

 Buffalo Bob thanked all those who gave their kind thoughts & wishes regarding the passing of his Dad.

 Linard thanked Junior & Glenda for hosting the meeting/party.

 Pam thanked everyone for her surprise 50^th birthday party.

BID FOR COUNCIL OF COUNCILS 2012:

 Cari and Judith gave an update.  The hotel is the Holiday Inn, Sunspree Resort, Marina Cove, St. Petersburg, FL. www.Holiday-Inn.com/marinacove-ss  It is a small “Mom & Pop” hotel, South of  St. Pete.  150 rooms at $89/night (up to 4 in a room).  It is self-contained.  There is a restaurant on-site, as well as a playground and playroom for the kids.  We can reserve the entire hotel for Vanners so we don’t have to worry about noise complaints, etc. 

There is a “super shuttle” available for $20 a head.  We can explore other shuttle options later.  There are 3 airports available; Tampa, Clearwater, and Sarasota.  We can raffle off some rooms for fund raising purposes.  The hotel is located on the Bay.

 A motion by Linard that the FVC propose to host the 2012 CofC meeting at the 2011 CofC meeting was carried by a unanimous hand vote.

 The deadline for inputs to the next newsletter is October 8, 2010.

 FVC dues are due at the next meeting.  That meeting is election of officers, and the annual Pig Roast, so bring a covered dish on November 13.

 Cari made a motion to adjourn and the meeting was concluded.

Respectfully submitted,

Scribe John

Secretary

Hello Vanners!

 2011 Newsletter Editor ‘Gnarly’ here saying get your address books up to date, and mail those articles, pictures, videos, letters, news items,  QR codes, and emails to me now: please use news@floridavancouncil.com  for any email items, or find me on Facebook … just search for ‘captain gnarly’. My full address will also be found elsewhere in this newsletter!!

 2010 has been a year of change for me, and several vanners close to me as well. Please don’t be shy and come ask me “what’s up” if something is on your mind, just remember I don’t play the gossip game! I do however welcome the opportunity to set things straight, and if you feel I have wronged anyone…please tell me, or at least give me the opportunity of explaining my view on any particular situation. As many of you know, my heart is and always will be in Vans & most importantly, the Vanners. My vanning family has watched me grow up(haha) ok let’s stick with older…how ‘bout this, I love all of you!

 The 2010 tourist season here in West coast FLA has been terrible, however I welcome the opportunity that this created! We the FVC will be putting in a bid to host the CofC 2012 right here in my back yard! Well a hotel not too far away – A hotel that we the FVC will have entire run of for Friday & Saturday!
I am not sure if ya’ll know how much I dislike California (no disrespect Left coasters) however I will be making every effort to attend the 2011 CofC in CA, & I suggest you do the same to support the effort of the FVC.

 Great showing up in GSVR! Wish I was there with ya’s, but due to the Gnarly & Mook show going to the Bahamas for a lot of October and being able to still make it to the Keys, we couldn’t make it, but sounded like I shoulda been there anyway! If ya missed the last FVC meeting/ birthday party/ house party at Jr. & Glenda’s, well you missed it big…what else to say, but thanks to OOP for the posting of the water aerobics video!!

 I do look forward to the next many years of Vanning in FLORIDA & beyond!

 Your Proud 2011 Florida Van Council Newsletter Editor

 Captain Gnarly
3932 Poinsettia Dr
St Pete Beach, FL 33706
news@floridavancouncil.com

Note: All future newsletter articles can be sent to above address.

 Florida Van Council Thanks for making our 2010 Labor Day Party bigger than ever, we had 44 people, and 14 vans. We welcomed a few 1^st timers & our long distance friend Beavis from Ohio.  Thanks to everyone for all your help, food & drink was plenty.  Our birthday girl was surprised; Thanks to all our vanner girl- friends for making it happen!  We had a great Mexican dinner, jell-o shots, a roast dinner, shrimp & dip, mac & cheese, pasta salad, meatball subs & the famous 15 bean soup, birthday cake, cupcakes & cookies, we love & ate it all, Jr. made his toasted cheese with bacon for breakfast, there was so much more too, it was all delicious!! Judith got us decked out in FVC t-shirts! Fun & laughter was everywhere! How about that synchronized swimming routine??!! & The hysterical Arcade duck?! Shower caps and all, Jr. cleared the lania by shooting everyone with his water noodle. Chet went home a day early by accident!?  We even videotaped with Oop & Jo, so we can be famous on You Tube!! Thanks for the music & sunflower! Once again the rain didn't stop us from eating, drinking, playing dice & other stuff. You can't have Labor Day without the rain. We enjoyed the house full of friends!! See you next year!!

Peace & love,

Jr & Glenda

Pam celebrated her birthday at the Labor Day council meeting. Freeway did a fantastic job of pulling it all together. Everyone had a great time. Ask Pam about her gifts!

FLORIDA VAN COUNCIL

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