Monaco wan-na-go S 2016 Monaco WAN -NA-GO S summer newslet ter 2016 Wan-na-Go s Officers President Barbara Burns 307 Shady Elm Court Fort Worth, TX 76108-9610 Bburns307@att.net Cell: 719-337-0157 First Vice President Jan Erickson 1515 Sandalwood Drive Haysville, KS 67060-1060 bob-jan@att.net Cell: 316-655-6667 Second Vice President Ladon Miller 200 Bubby Dr Houma, LA 70360-7975 bonnieandladon@yahoo.com 985-209-6823 V o l u m e 1 6, I s s u e 2 In this issue: Pg. Rally Recap 1-2 Rally Photographs 3-5 Rally Masters 5 Get Well Wishes 6 Upcoming Rally Schedules 6 FMCA Rally Info 6 Rally Sponsors 6 Rally Attendees 7 Notes from the President 7 Secretary Suzanne Reaves 4000 Altius Lane Denton, TX 76210-0477 suzareaves@gmail.com 214-236-5546 Treasurer Sally Richmond 73 Justice Lane Pottsboro, TX 75076-4137 Pspsjr2001@earthlink.net Home: 903-786-7895 National Director Nancy Hayselden 6014 Richards Drive Shawnee, KS 66216-1721 tkhayselden@stlukes.net Home: 913-631-6951 Alternate National Director Currently Vacant Let the Good Times Roll into Cajun Country Rally The rally at Cajun Palms RV Resort began with the Meet and Eat provided by our Rally Masters, Ladon and Bonnie Miller and H. and Vickie Jones. Delicious red beans and rice with sausage with French bread were served. Wine and beer accompanied the dinner. It was fun to get together again for the first time since our last rally in Fredericksburg. On the first morning we enjoyed a great Cajun style breakfast casserole. The Board meeting was held after breakfast. Many of the ladies did a craft taught by Bonnie Miller. We made 1
Monaco wan-na-go S fashionable scarves from Tee shirt material. It was a very creative and fun craft. Happy hour was followed by Crawfish Etoufee with rice for dinner. After dinner, we had entertainment by Yvette Landry, vocalist, and Richard Comeaux on the pedal steel guitar. Yvette is an experienced singer, and Richard has mastered a difficult instrument. We all enjoyed listening and dancing to several types of music. Breakfast on Tuesday included southern eggs, biscuits and gravy and grits. The ladies luncheon was held in Breaux Bridge, LA, at Buck and Johnny s. They served a jumbo Cajun Cobb salad and a wonderful chocolate brownie for dessert. Dinner was fried catfish and all the trimmings. Everyone enjoyed the Louisiana style food and a nice visiting hour after dinner. Wednesday morning we had Cajun breakfast burritos with bacon. The golfers left early for their important day on the course. Dinner was delicious chicken alfredo, with grilled vegetables and salad. Our entertainment was the super funny Cajun comedian, Kent Gonsoulin. He kept the whole crowd laughing at his jokes. A fun time was had by all. Thursday morning we had French toast, and wonderful cinnamon rolls with fruit cups. The general business meeting followed at 9:00. Dinner was a Cajun delight of chicken and sausage gumbo with rice and potato salad. Our dessert was bread pudding with authentic bourbon sauce. Following dinner, we had a great time at an auction led by Phil Carrell, Master Auctioneer. All centerpieces and bar leftovers were sold to adoring new owners. It was a fun evening and a great way to end our rally. The good times were rolled at Cajun Palms!! 2
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M o n ac o wa N - n a - g o S Thanks to your rally masters Ladon & Bonnie Miller and H & Vicki Jones 5
wan-na-go S 6 Monaco T h a n k s t o o u r r a l ly s p o n s o r s! Sally Richmond continues getting chemo treatments and needs our support. Please remember Sally in your prayers Carolyn Clark underwent bypass surgery on Oct 3. She is doing well and much appreciates your many cards, calls, and good wishes. CAMPING WORLD North Texas RV Repair / Best Value RV Sales & Service RV Mobile Lube RV Insurance Solutions U p c o m i n g F M C A R A L L I E S Oct 31 Nov 3, 2016 Montgomery Rally, Lake Conroe KOA Montgomery, TX Rally Masters: Jim & Nancy Harris Note: Registration now available at monacowannagos.com Mar 6-10, 2017 Vidalia, LA Rally Masters and details to be determined April 23-27, 2017 Mineola, TX Rally Masters: Dale & Carolyn Clark and Don & Marcille Long Fall Rally in planning. Details to be determined. Western Area Rally Jan. 11 through 15, 2017 Riverside County Fairgrounds Indio, CA FMCA 95th International Convention Mar. 7 through 10, 2017 Rawhide Western Town & Event Center Chandler, AZ See you at our next rally: LAKE CONROE EXTRAVAGANZA LAKE CONROE KOA Montgomery, TX October 31-November 3, 2016 Register Now at: monacowannagos.com
Monaco wan-na-go S B r e au x b r i d g e r a l ly at t e n d e e s Bob and Barbara Burns Bob and Martha Calhoun Phil and Linda Carrell Dale and Carolyn Clark Art and Sylvia Couch Jack and Lazette Cox Henry and Darlene Divin Ed and Berry Falks Jerry Garner and Judy Jim and Liz Gee Larry and Mary Lou Grayson Jim and Nancy Harris Hugh and Judy Jollowell Cletis and Pat Jones** Hubert and Vickie Jones James Knott John Knott Fred and Linda Meche* Sonny and Janice Merrill Ladon and Bonnie Miller Stan and Yolanda Powers Mikee and Suzanne Reaves Charles and Patsy Riney Ed and Margaret Sonnier Gary and Deborah Souter Keith and Debbie Taylor Tommy and Kristi Watters Ron and Karla Witt *Guest/SOB Friends **Charter Members NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT Hi Wan-na-go's, It's been a great year--just sorry it has passed so quickly! Bob and I are certainly looking forward to the year's last rally next week. We know that Rally Masters, Jim and Nancy Harris, are planning a terrific time for all of us. Hope to see everyone there. Take care of yourselves and drive carefully! Love to All, Barbara This club newsletter is published by the Monaco Wan-na-go s, a chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA). The views expressed are strictly those of the individual contributors and do not reflect the views of the FMCA. If you have a story, information, or a photograph that you would like to be considered for inclusion on our website or in a future newsletter, please send it to our webmaster. 7
Monaco Wan-na-go s Suzanne Reaves, Secretary 4000 Altius Lane Denton, TX 76210-0477