Volunteers are needed for the International rally in August

Our rally is scheduled for August 3rd - 6th. We need your help. Below are folks to contact:

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Please urge all of your volunteers to register early since the first approximately 1500 registrants will be parked on the site of the event while latecomers may be parked at a satellite location.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

I will also be attending the event in Perry Georgia, March  17-20 and expect to gather much more information about West Springfield at that time, such as exact date of arrival for various volunteer groups etc.

Bob Mills F273086

Overall Volunteer Captain

FMCA 94th Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase

August 3rd through 6th, 2016

West Springfield MA

fourwindsbob@gmail.com

813-395-3679

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We need volunteers for security details this summer at the Eastern States Exposition's Center rally. Please contact V.P. Dave Ellis at 

connyankee99@yahoo.com

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West Springfield, MA Registration

Registration information for FMCA 94th International has been posted.
You can go to the registration on the FMCA website by clicking on the link below:

http://www.fmca.com/conventions-64/west-springfield-2016/3886-family-registration-west-springfield-mass-2016.html

Or check the tab at the top of this blog

NMA Meeting In Perry, GA

Our GATHERING in Perry Georgia is set up for Sunday March 20th. SEMINAR 3
3pm-4pm

Respectfully,
Tom Z

Northeast Area Web site

The Northeast Area web site has been dramatically improved.

Check it out at:

http://www.nmafmca.org/index.html

Tom and Connie Ziobrowski work Saratoga RV Show

In January, our president, Tom Ziobrowski (and Connie) worked the RV show in Saratoga, NY.

Click on the image to view it full screen

Boston RV and camping Show

Well it looks like the rain has brought people in early, as there is a football game this afternoon and in past years things slowed down when game starts. But it is busy now. Rode the shuttle in with John DiPetro and he is coming over later to do a video for RV insights for which I will have a great chance to talk about the FMCA 94th Family Reunion Convention this year in Springfield. Hopefully it will give me a chance to talk about why if you own a Motorhome you should consider joining FMCA.

FMCA 94th Family Reunion Update

West Springfield, Massachusetts, August 3 through 6, 2016: FMCA’s 94th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase

The Eastern States Exposition will host the first FMCA international Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase event to be held in the state of Massachusetts. Although regional FMCA events and many chapter rallies have taken place in Massachusetts, and even at Eastern States Exposition, FMCA’s August 3 through 6, 2016, showcase will mark the first time the association has held one of its international events in the Bay State.

Located in West Springfield, Eastern States Exposition hosts more than 100 different events throughout the year, including "The BIG E,” its signature regional fair, which involves the six New England states. Read press release

First Ad for the 94th International

Press Release for the 94th FMCA International in West Springfield

The following was forwarded by Tom Ziobrowski, President of the Northeast Area.
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Hello, all. Below is a link to view a press release about FMCA’s event next year in Massachusetts that was issued today via PRWeb and also sent to RV media.

 

http://www.prweb.com/releases/FMCA/2016convention/prweb13117316.htm

 

Pamela Kay

Director of Communications, Publishing

Family Motor Coaching

8291 Clough Pike

Cincinnati, OH 45244

(513) 474-3622, ext. 234

www.FMCA.com | www.FMCmagazine.com

Boston RV and Camping show - 2016

The Northeast Area is a promoter of the Boston RV and Camping Show and the New England RV Dealers Association.  Below is information about the 2016 show.

BOSTON RV & CAMPING SHOW
January 16-18 2016
BOSTON CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTER

The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center is located in the Seaport District at:
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Phone: 617.954.2000
Fax: 617.954.2299

Northeast Area officer change

September 16, 2015

Our Vice President, Thomas Rec has resigned his position with the Northeast Area Executive Board effective August 10, 2015.  Taking his place on the board as a Temporary Vice President will be John Traphagen.  His contact information is as follows:

John Traphagen – F#: 20711D
968 Hill Ave. Pine Bush NY  12566
honeylady@frontiernet.net
(h)  845‐744‐5193 

If you need any further information regarding this change please contact myself, Donna Merlino, NEA Secretary or Tom Ziobrowski, NEA President/National Area VP.   

Sincerely,
Donna Merlino, NEA Secretary

NE RV dealers association Executive Director's note

Bob Zagami visited the NEA get together in Madison. Below is his note to Tom Ziobroski.

Great to see all of you in Madison last week.  Thanks for the hospitality and assistance with information that will help us be a valued partner in Springfield next year.

Bob

Bob Zagami

Executive Director

New England RV Dealers Association

41 Deer Path

Hudson, MA 01749

617-974-3739

rwzagami@gmail.com

www.nervda.com

www.bostonrvexpo.com

www.facebook.com/rvinginnewengland

Madison update from Tom Ziobroski

It is overwhelming what took place in Madison over this.

Want to volunteer, we need at least 500, so Northeast Area let's show FMCA we are a strong part of FMCA & the Family.

Contact Bob Mills: fourwindsbob@gmail.com

We need each & everyone of you, and remember when the registration hits, register ASAP as the onsite has a limit to the first 1,700 +- that register, after that we will have satellite parking.

I look forward to your full cooperation & support on this as we have been working for the past 2 years to make this a reality,

Respectfully,

Tom & Connie

Your Northeast President & National VP for the Northeast Area of FMCA

Secretary summary from the Wisconsin International

There were over 1700 motor coaches at the International in Madison. 1450+ families and 250+ vendors. We reported about the International coming to the Northeast Area previously, but below is a quick summary of other news from Donna Merlino - our NEA Secretary.

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Other news to report from Madison:

The Elections went as follows:

Charles Adcock - President

Jon Walker - Sr. Vice President

Gaye Young - Secretary

Percy Bell - Treasurer

The voting count for the National Secretary position was: 

 278 possible votes

 274 votes valid & counted

    4 votes were invalid

143 - Gaye Young

131 - John Ferrari

We had 281 voting members out of a possible 402 present at the Governing Board meeting yesterday.  There were 18 members present representing the Northeast Area. 

There were 2 changes voted on for the By Laws; and 6 changes/amendments to the Policy and Procedures.  I will give you the details on those votes when I return home next week.

Some future dates for you to consider:

Winter 2017 (February)  Family Reunion - Chandler AZ was approved by the Governing Board, pending successful negotiations;

Summer 2017 Family Reunion will take place in Indianapolis IN (this was approved in Redmond OR) 

We have a great opportunity to let FMCA know what a great Area we have and that we are not to be taken lightly.  Please support the 2016 Summer Family Reunion in Massachusetts next August by stepping up and volunteering.  If you are unable to volunteer we still need you to be there as a participant.  Bob Mills, VP Northeast Area will be the Volunteer Chairman.  Please contact him if you or your chapter is interested in volunteering.  We need all hands on deck.    

I will be sending out another email when I return home with more information regarding the 2016 Rally at the Big E and further details regarding the Governing Board Meeting here in Madison WI.  

AGAIN - PLEASE SHARE THIS EMAIL WITH YOUR CHAPTER MEMBERS ASAP!! 

Thank you,

Donna Merlino, Secretary NEA

o/b/o the NEA Executive Board 

2016 International in the Northeast

In case you haven't heard, the 2016 International location has passed the governing board .

It is planned for the Big E in West Springfield, MA, August 3-6, 2016.

Bob Mills has been asked to chair the volunteers and there will be 400-500 needed, if you want to help.
More information will be available soon.

NEAR 2015 highlights

NEAR 2015 is history. Below are some pictures from a glorious weekend.

Maestros

Where are we going for the
2016 International?

Full breakfast was supplied one morning

Any image may be viewed full screen by clicking on it.

Pocket Schedule

Bob Mills has provided a Pocket Schedule for 2015 NEAR.

Click on the tab above for the schedule.

NEA 2015 Officer nominees

Please forward the following to your members ASAP:

The 2015 Nominating Committee of NEA has asked me to forward their report for the upcoming elections to take place on Saturday, July 11 at the NEA Annual Business Meeting.  Time and place to be announced at the Rally.  All Chapter Presidents and National Directors (and all Alternate Delegates) are requested and encouraged to attend.  You will have voting rights for all motions brought before the Board and elections for any board positions.  Although any one is welcome to attend the meeting.  Only the above will be able to vote.  Therefore, if you have any concerns or questions you would like to bring before the board this is your opportunity to be heard.  

Robert McCormick and Tom Rec will be leaving the board and plan to relocate to the south.  Because of this we now have 2 Vice President positions open.  This information was forwarded to the Area in a previous email and interested candidates were asked to get in touch with either the Nominating Committee or myself, Donna Merlino, NEA Secretary.   Since that email we have received one candidate for these 2 open positions. That candidate is listed below and I have also attached his letter of introduction.   Therefore, we are still in need of at least one more candidate.  Also, any and all nominations will be accepted at the Business Meeting (July 11).  If you or someone you know is interested in being a Vice President on the NEA Executive Board please come forward.  We need your help.  You don't need any experience, just a great  attitude, and be willing to have fun.    AGAIN, PLEASE CONTACT ANY MEMBER OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE OR MYSELF, DONNA MERLINO, NEA SECRETARY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

John Traphagen:

John & Sharon belong to several FMCA Chapters, Elks International, Racecar Fans, which they are charter members of and Sharon is the Vice President for the Eastern Time Zone, and newly formed Hudson Valley Allegros.  They were members of the Hudson Islanders until January 2015 of which John was the National Director for four years.

NEA Nominating Committee:

Fred Linberk - Bussin Buddies - fjl@sbcgl@global.net

Sandie Zern - Bussin Buddies - sandiez16@gmail.com

Harley Soulia - Green Mountain Chapter - hsoulia@aol.com

Thank you for your continued support of the Northeast Area.

See everyone in Vermont July 9th.........until then,

Safe Travels,

Donna Merlino, NEA Secretary

o/b/o The NEA Executive Board

Below is John and Sharon's resume

Final NEAR Update from Donna Merlino

Dear Chapter Officers:

PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO ALL OF YOUR CHAPTER MEMBERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

I know you haven't received any updates in a while.  We are in the home stretch of getting everything ready for the Rally to begin on July 9.   You can still register for the rally up until Tuesday, June 30 through home office.  Your packet will be waiting for you in Will Call when you arrive at Essex Junction.   After that date you will need to register on site at Essex Junction.  Let them know when you arrive that you need to register and they will assist you with that.    Don't forget we welcome all types of units, fifth wheel, tow behind, etc.  You do not have to be a member of FMCA to attend.  So, bring your friends for a great time. 

For those that plan on attending: 

  *   If you purchased tickets for the Dinner Cruise and/or Pig Roast you will pick up your tickets at the registration desk when you hand in your locator card.

  * If you are part of a caravan please make sure everyone has a placard in their window showing name and # in caravan:  for example -

             SMITH 1 OF 10, SMITH 2 OF 10, SMITH 3 OF 10, etc.  You may have to wait in the HOLDING area for everyone in your group to arrive; once your entire group has arrived our parking crew will do their best to get you parked as quickly as possible.  Please be patient when arriving at the gate, and follow the directions given to you by our volunteer crews. 

 * IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOUR CREDENTIALS BE VISIBLE IN THE LOWER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF THE PASSENGER WINDSHEILD BY THE TIME YOU ARRIVE AT THE GATE.  THEY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE RALLY.

 * Don't forget to bring a toy for the Marine Toys for Tots and a stuffed animal for the local Emergency Corps.  

Our business meeting will be held on Saturday, check your program book for time and place.  We will be installing 2 new officers and saying goodbye to 2 VPs.  All are welcome to attend this meeting.  Your National Director and President (or Alternate Delegates) are especially encouraged to attend for voting purposes.  This is your way to see what is being done in the area and be heard if you have any concerns.   We want everyone to feel welcome at this meeting. 

This is the last email I will be sending until after the rally.  I hope to see a great turnout this year and I look forward to meeting everybody.  Please do not hesitate to introduce yourself to the Executive Board members when you see us wandering the grounds.  We encourage you to ask questions as that is why we are here.  We hope everyone has a great time at "The Junction". 

SEE YOU THERE...........and please travel safe! 

Donna Merlino, Northeast Area Secretary

o/b/o The NEA Executive Board 

2015 NEAR Responsibilities

Below is the flowchart of roles and responsibilities for NEAR-2015

The Volunteer captains' meeting is: Tuesday, July 7th. at the Expo at 5:30 pm.

We will have pizza for everyone Bring your owns drinks.

Tom Z   

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(A full screen view is available by clicking on the image)