W B CCI Reg i o n 9 U n it # 106 S e ptem be r 2 017 The Official Publication for the Texas Plains Unit W From the President s Desk ith the recent hurricane so much in the news, I was reminded of how m a n y p e o p l e across the United States call Texas home part of the year. During our recent travels to and from the Michigan rally, we encountered countless Airstreamers Larry Luman who called the Texas Gulf Coast their second homes. Many only knew of Lubbock from past travels to their winter homes in towns across the Gulf but all had positive comments about their days spent in Texas. One couple said that they had tried Arizona and Florida, but that the friendliness of Texas drew them back each year. It is this welcoming, neighbor-helping- neighbor spirit, that has been on display during the past days. As we watch helplessly from the comfort of our homes, we see the sacrifices that others have made and continue to make to rescue stranded families, feed and shelter the displaced, and start the clean-up process. We salute them all. Inside this issue: Buddy Rally Cont d Presidents Letter Cont d Schedule of Events Anniversaries & Birthdays Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Pictures Pages 5-9 Joan and I were unable to attend the latest rally in Ruidoso, but by all accounts, it was a grand success. Keith and Janice Collier opened their home to host the arrival evening meal. The following days were filled with games, exploring Ruidoso, eating, and good fellowship. An informal memorial was Ron Foley - Publisher / Betty Foley Editor held one evening as members shared stories and recalled special times spent with our beloved member Sam Spence. He was a fine gentleman who left a lasting impact, and he will definitely be missed. We are sorry that we were unable to make the trip, and realize that these times spent together is what makes our club special. With only two rallies left this season, I encourage all members to make an effort to attend. The Goodlett Township Rally at the Ole Town Cotton Gin RV Park has been put in place of the Quanah Rally and will be a no host rally. Joan and I along with the Clarks are in process of planning the final rally of the year in Ft. Davis and are looking forward to seeing everyone there. What Does a " Buddy Rally" Really Mean? I By Susan Poff have heard that this or that rally will be a "Buddy Rally" for the many years we have been Airstreamers. Until this past weekend, I did not give it much thought. It kind of seemed self explanatory, but I think it needs more exploration. Our unit has just returned from a rally in Ruidoso, New Mexico, which was identified as a Buddy Rally. So a few of us invited guests to attend. There were 3 couples who are not members who attended as our guests. Everyone seemed to enjoy the beauty and cool of the mountains of New Mexico. Many of our members attended, several we had not seen in quite some time. The guests who attended made this rally a much more enjoyable event for all of us in our unit. I think I was most surprised by the effect that we had on them. They each told us, sometimes with great emotion, how much they enjoyed being a part of our group. They thanked us for sharing our camaraderie; (Continued on page 2)
(Continued from page 1) they loved the fun we had at our Joker Tournament, Skit In a Bag, and Bingo Night. They said they enjoyed the group meals and museum tours, but most especially just sitting under the awnings visiting and getting to know each other. The Buddy Rally gave our guests the gifts of friends, laughter, and fun. Amazingly, these are the same gifts our rallies give to us as members. The actual definition of the word Gift is something given to someone for free without the expectation of repayment. We also each received the gift of these guests. It was a free gift, and we did not have to pay it back. Please remember, if you do not come to the rallies, you can still be a member of our unit, still be a WBCCI member. If you are not coming to our rallies, you are missing out on many of the reasons you joined this group. It is our time to catch up with each other's lives, times to laugh together and to cry together. We need you, and you need us. Without those of you who attended the Buddy Rally in Ruidoso, our guests would not have had the experience of what it means to be an Airstreamer. Thank you for attending and for participating, for showing our invited "buddies" who we are and what we do. Thank you for helping those who might have come to the rally as strangers, to leave as our friends. Participants at the Rally Did we have fun in Ruidoso? Yes we did! There were 2 buddies at this rally, Mary Beth & Tim Karr and Eloise & Jerry Gunset. One Airstream guest, Sherri & Lee Reynolds from Kansas. The members present were Johnny & Susan Poff, Ray & Kandys Tillery, Jancie & Keith Collier, Darlene & Bill Pope, Dick & Sherri Lanham, Jan & David Thompson, Bruce Fried, Neil Yant, Ron & Betty Foley, Mary Lou & Rayburn Clark, and Linda & Gary Shelton. Just a Reminder The renewal forms have been sent out to renew your membership in WBCCI Airstream Club and the Texas Plains Unit. Please return them promptly to Jan Thompson. Also, we are preparing the membership directory for next year, and if you would like to change your picture in the directory, please send David Thompson a new picture of you. There are some members who do not have any picture of themselves, and we would love to have current pictures. These pictures need to be sent by the end of September. We have had another member decide it is time to give up Airstreaming. Because of health issues Keith and Janice Collier are selling their motorhome. We ask that you keep them in your prayers. 2
Texas Plains Unit Schedule of Events 2017 Event/ Date /Time Location/Contact Monthly Monthly September 11:30 am Lubbock Luncheon 1st Saturday each month 6:00 pm Amarillo Supper 1st Saturday each month September 20-24th Ole Towne Cotton Gin RV Park Logans South Loop 289 and Slide Rd. Lubbock, Texas Larry Luman 806-786-3477 El Patron Restaurant 5807 SW 45th Ave #500 Amarillo, Tx Dick Lanham 806-674-9849 sdlanham@sbcglobal.net Ole Towne Cotton Gin RV Park 230 Market St Goodlett, Tx Reservations 940-674-2477 Larry Luman 86-786-3477 Lluman sptc.net November November 1-4 Fall in the Desert Purple Sage and Tumbleweeds Ft. Davis TX December 11:30 am December 9 Christmas Luncheon and Officer Installation Davis Mountains State Park FT.Davis State Park Revervations Call 432-426-3337 Rayburn & Mary Lou clark 806-787-1466 raylouclark@sptc.net Women s Club Reservations Required $16 2020 Broadway, Lubbock, TX Our Officers for 2017 Treasurers Report. Our Officers for 2018 President Larry Luman President Betty Foley 1ST VP Betty Foley 1ST VP Johnny Poff 2nd VP Johnny Poff 2nd VP Susan Poff Correspondence Secretary Mary Lou Clark Correspondence Secretary Susan Poff Recording Secretary Joan Luman Recording Secretary Myrna Coffman Treasure Jan Thompson Treasure Jan Thompson Director 2 year Ron Foley Director 1 year Ron Foley Director 2 year Sherri Lanham Director 1 year Sherri Lanham Director 1 year Susan Poff Director 2 year Dick Lanham Director 1 year Rayburn Clark Director 2 year Joan Luman Past President Dick Lanham Past President Larry Luman 3
Brantley Pat September 4 Phillips Ewart September 4 Cribbs Gene September 12 Bell Lisa September 25 Collier Keith September 30 Summers Georgia October 9 Yant Neil October 16 Lambrecht Barbara October 21 Foley Ron October 24 Shelton Gary October 29 Bell Greg & Lisa October 10 Mack Mike & Lynne October 14 Davis Carl & Joyce October 18 Foley Ron & Betty October 20 4
Skit in a bag is just what it sounds like. Each team was given a large bag of miscellaneous items and told to make a skit, whether it be a song, poem, play, or whatever there brains could conceive. There were six groups and they spent several hours in individual groups, scheming, planning, laughing, brain storming, and just having a good time planning their masterpiece. Pictures by Linda Shelton and Susan Poff. 5
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The Spencer Theater is the home of one of the largest displays of Dale Chihuly s glass artwork. It was a magnificent display for all us to see. 7
Waiting to be seated. A Great Denny s Every newsletter has to have a picture or two of people eating. That is one of the things we do best. We find some good restaurants, and some not so good ones. We have some of the best cooks in the state, and our pot luck dinners are always very good. At Ruidoso our Satu r d ay m o r n i n g breakfast of, scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, orange juice, coffee, was cooked by Ron Foley, Johnny Poff, and buddy Tim Karr. 8
Sky Views of Ruidoso We are here at the Circle B. Just Relaxing Playing Joker 9