The Florida Sun-shiners have been hosting the DOAI Southeast Rally in Seffner, FL. for the last several years. Now it is our time. Frank Cason (Rally

Master) has assigned several members to chair committees and they are look-ing for volunteers to help. Frank will be giving us an update during the spring rally at the River Vista RV Park, Dillard, GA. During our chap-ter’s renewal period several of our members have decided not to renew their membership. A new updated ros-ter was e-mailed to members in Feb-ruary. We now have a total of 44 coaches. Please note Page 10 for im-portant information regarding the Michigan Rally. During our business meeting at Dillard, GA, Stan and Sharon Niemin-ski will update us on our Fall Rally to be held in Petoskey, Michigan in Sep-tember. As of last month, we have 25 coaches registered for Dillard. We are

hoping for 30. If you plan on at-tending, you need to send Bob Zumwalt your registration form ASAP. The form is still included in this Newsletter. Members re-ceived an email from Bob Angus asking if you were planning on going to the DOAI National Rally in Bath, NY, you must mail your registration with check to Nina Soltwedel, DOAI Rally Registrar NOW. DOAI has 70 sites availa-ble and as of last week 35 have been reserved and paid for. The registration form is located on the DOAI web site. Looking forward to seeing you in Dillard, GA for our Spring Rally.

Charlie Harvell Charles Harvell President Blue Ridge Discoverys

COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT

APRIL 2016 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST

Blue Ridge Discoverys

Spring Rally River Vista Mountain Village

24 Apr-1 May 2016 Dillard, GA

Blue Ridge Discoverys

Fall Rally Hearthside Grove RV Resort

Petoskey, Michigan 10-15 Sep 2016 Bath New York

GLENDA M. ANGUS, EDITOR

FICERS

BLUE R IDGE LEDGER

NEWSLETTER OF THE

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

CHARLIE HARVELL

VICE PRESIDENT

R ICHARD MONEY

SECRETARY

MARGARET ELLEN

ASST SECRETARY

BECKY REYNOLDS

TREASURER

BOB ZUMWALT

ASST TREASURER

M IKE HOPKINS

WAGON MASTER

BOB ANGUS

HISTORIAN

GLENDA ANGUS

MEMBERSHIP

PAUL HART

Attached for your use at Pages 12-14 are the reservation applications for our Spring Rally in Dillard, Georgia. Page 10 contains important infor-mation regarding the Michigan Rally. For those unable to register for the 2017 DOAI Rally which we are sponsoring, I have included the registration form on Page 11.

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“THE BLUE RIDGE DISCOVERYS WILL HOST THE 2017 SOUTHEAST DOAI RALLY AT LAZY DAYS RV CAMPGROUND IN SEFFNER, FLORIDA.”

Greeting from Central Florida.

We have a Theme: it is “BEACH PARTY”

Our second meeting to discuss the 2017 SE Region Rally will be held at our spring rally in Dillard, GA. It would be nice if we had a great turn out at Dillard. The rally hosts for Dillard have set aside two hour for a coordination meeting on the Beach Party rally. We still need members to volun-teer to help Katy Leydic on the seminars and to help Dick Pryor on the vendors. These items and more will be discussed at Dillard. Come and bring your suggestions

DOAI has a contract with Lazy Days for 100 sites, as of this writing we have 35 signed up. The agreed on price for a couple is $400.00 and for a single $337.73. This price includes: camping site, food and entertainment. This price also includes breakfast and lunch each day. It includes three night meals with entertainment, and I am working with Lazy Days sales, in hopes to have them provide another meal.

For the committee chairpersons, please be prepared to discuss your area of responsibility at the Dillard Rally. We as a group need to decide what charity to use for the 50/50 drawings.

If you are unable to attend the upcoming Rally, send me your thoughts and ideas so they can be dis-cussed. This is a chapter effort, so I need the help of all members.

Thanks,

See you in Dillard in April..

Frank Cason 2017 SE Region Rally Master cason.frank@gmail.com 423-552-5257

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John Smith is having OPEN HEART SURGERY on March the 16th. Please keep him in your pray-ers. (Frank Cason)

Savannah Stanton is recovering from her surgery and doing well.

Glad to hear Elaine Harvell has got her blood pressure under control.

This information came to late for our last Newsletter. Some of us have experienced this problem before but you might not know that the Fleetwood Storm keys work also. It never hurts to reiterate it again.

Thought I would let you know something about your Fleetwood we thought was a farce but turned out to be true. We miraculously locked ourselves out of our Discovery today with the regular lock- not the deadbolt. A friend had told us that the bottom lock key/storage bay keys are all the same lock on all Fleetwood products. Instead of forking out $100 for a locksmith, we found a Fleetwood Storm in our campground and asked to borrow their bottom key. We had to just slide it slightly out of the lock instead of all the way in flush, but it worked! Unlocked the D and we still had $100 in our pocket! Bartered a couple of raw eggs for the key use, but in all we came out ahead! Just thought I'd share the info. I'm sure some of you wiser folks were already aware of this unique standardization by Fleetwood. (Emily Bailey)

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Left to Right Row 1: Linda Terrill, Wanda Simpson, Retha Hopkins, Katy Leydic, Susan Guiterrez, Glenda Angus, Barbara Zumwalt, Sue Pryor, Anne Spearman, Jean Money, Kathy Pinkerton, Ann Lecholop, Anne Fletcher, Pat Tracy Row 2: Henry Terrill, Bob Zumwalt, Bobby Simpson, Mike Hopkins, Charlie Harvell, Frank Cason, Tom Leydic, Ray Guiterrez, Rick Blaher, Diana Blaher, Dick Pryor, Carolyn Pinkerton, Kerry Pinkerton, Cecily Hart, Paul Hart, Jim Pinkerton, Helen Blackwell, Mike Weiher, Sonny Blackwell, Richard Money, Mike Lecholop, Dan Fletcher, John Smith Mary Anne Weinberg, Bob Angus, Dick Tracy Not available attendees: Elaine Harvell, Carol Smith, Larry Weinberg, Doug & Shelia Overly, Bill & Ann Humphrey, Ron Spearman

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The Winners

Frank Cason, Charlie Harvell, Richard Money, Mike Weiher are winners at the Golf Tournament

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Kathy Pinkerton, Mike Weiher, Mike Hopkins, Kerry Pinkerton, Jim Pinkerton—a win for Blue Ridge!

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Not only was it Retha’s birthday, she and Mike won the “who has most dogs” contest. Congratulations!!!

A big Winner—Linda Terrill, 25 January 2016

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During their stay at Ft Myers, Richard & Jean Money and Margaret & Bruce Ellen met up with former mem-bers Pat and George Beier to enjoy a meal. (Jean Money)

Frank Cason holds court at the Florida Grand RV Resort in Webster, Florida. The Angus’, Simpsons’ both Pinkertons and Leydic’s listen attentively! Bill Humphrey—where are you? (Jim Pinkerton)

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Anne Humphrey, Kathy Pinkerton, Bobby & Wanda Simpson—a bit windy outside!

Buddy & Becky Reynolds

Elaine Harvell says “Thumbs Up” to Charlie &

Frank Is it a “hole in the wall” or a “Head in the wall Bob?

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HearthsideGrove RV Resort 2400 US 31 North

Petoskey, Michigan 49770 September 10-15, 2016

Early & Late dates: 5 days prior and after Rally

Name: DOAI Number: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Call Hearthside Grove at (888) 476-8388 or (231) 347-0905 to reserve your site. Tell them you are with the Blue Ridge Discoverys. Our rally rate is $50.00 per night, no extras. The latest date to make reserva-tions is 1 August 2016. however, they are only holding 13-15 sites so if you wish to attend, you should call ASAP and not wait until the 1 August deadline. After that date, they will release all remaining sites held for our rally. Rally Fee

Number of people attending rally: X $TBD each =

Rally Fee

Number of people attending rally: X $TBD each =

Golf (Cost includes tax and cart fee)

Number of golfers: X $TBD each =

Sharon and Stan are close to having an agenda and will provide additional information as soon as availa-ble. This form is for the sole purpose of providing you information to make your reservations at Hearthside Grove.

Mail check and Registration form to: Bob Zumwalt Please make check payable to Blue Ridge Discoverys 2969 Gavin Place Duluth, GA 30096 Rally Fee Rally Questions: Golf 6 Total

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Blue Ridge Discoverys 2016 Fall Rally Registration Form

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Blue Ridge Discoverys 2017 DOAI Rally Registration Form

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Blue Ridge Discoverys 2016 Spring Rally Registration Form

River Vista RV Resort 20 River Vista Drive

Dillard, Georgia 30537 April 26 - May 1

Early Arrival: April 24-25

Name: DOAI Number: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Call River Vista Resort at 706-746-2722 to reserve your site. Tell them you are with the Blue Ridge Dis-coverys. Our rally rate is $26.99 per night (tax included) for the Super Premium Pull-Thru sites and $20.24 for the Pool Pavilion Back-in sites. Make your reservation with River Vista no later than April 12, 2016. After this date, they will release all remaining sites held for our rally. See River Vista’s website for cancellation policy. Park map is on page 3 of the Registration Form. Rally Fee

Number of people attending rally: X $32.50 each =

Rally Fee (late arrival - excludes welcome dinner)

Number of people attending rally: X $22.50 each =

Golf at Sky Valley Country Club (Cost includes tax and cart fee)

Number of golfers: X $45.00 each =

Breakfast at the Cupboard Café

Number of people attending the group breakfast at Cupboard Café:

Winery Tour and Tasting

Number of people attending winery tour and tasting at 12 Spies Vineyards & Farm:

Mail check and Registration form to: Bob Zumwalt Please make check payable to Blue Ridge Discoverys 2969 Gavin Place Duluth, GA 30096 Rally Fee Rally Questions: bz2@me.com Golf 770-595-3886 Total

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Blue Ridge Discoverys 2016 Spring Rally Agenda

Campground

River Vista RV Resort 20 River Vista Drive GPS: 960 Hwy 246 Dillard, GA 30537

706-746-2722 www.rvmountainvillage.com

April 26 – May 1, 2016

Early Arrival April 24-25, 2016

Hosts

Bruce & Margaret Ellen Charlie & Elaine Harvell Mike & Retha Hopkins Ron & Anne Spearman

Bob & Barbara Zumwalt

Directions

Direction to River Vista

Campground Map

Sun-Mon

Apr 24-25 Early Arrival

Tuesday (Blue shirt)

Apr 26 8:00-9:00 5:00 6:00

Wake-up Call – coffee & conversation Happy Hour – BYOB Welcome Dinner (catered)

Wednesday (Maroon shirt)

Apr 27 8:00-9:00 TBD 4:00 5:00 6:00

Breakfast at the Cupboard Café (Dutch treat) Golf at Sky Valley Country Club Day on your own Board of Directors Meeting Happy Hour—BYOB Dinner on your own

Thursday (Yellow Shirt)

Apr 28 8:00-9:00 12:40 5:00 6:00

Wake-up Call - coffee & conversation Leave for Winery Tour at 12 Spies Vineyards & Farm Appetizers provided by host team Happy Hour - BYOB Dinner on your own

Friday (Green Shirt)

Apr 29 8:00-9:00 5:00 5:30 6:00

Wake-up Call - coffee & conversation Day on your own Happy Hour - BYOB Business Meeting Catered Dinner

Saturday (Blue Shirt)

Apr 30 8:00-9:00 Wake-up Call - coffee & conversation Day on your own Happy Hour - BYOB Dinner on your own

Sunday

May 1 Checkout, goodbye, and safe travels

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Note: Morning coffee, happy hour, and all other events are in the Mountain Village Center unless otherwise stated.

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Blue Ridge Discoverys 2016 Spring Rally Park Map

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FOR THE COOK

Avocado, Tomato & Feta Cheese Salad

(Linda Terrell)

2 Avocados 4 Roma Tomatoes 1 Small Red Onion 1 Bunch of Cilantro ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt 1 Cup Feta Cheese

Finely chop tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Mix in bowl. Add Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Cumin, and Salt. Stir and mix thoroughly. Cover and let the mixture marinate for 2 hours.

Before serving, add the Avocados and Feta Cheese. Serve with Tostido Scoops and enjoy!

Easy Broccoli Spoon Bread

(Linda Terrell)

1 Box Jiffy brand corn muffin 1 Can Green Giant Creamed Corn 2 Eggs 1 Cup Sharp Shredded Cheese 1 Bag Chopped Broccoli (I use the “steamable” Birdseye Chopped Broccoli) Pre-Heat Oven to 350 degrees (I use my convection oven and it works beautifully). Prepare the broccoli, following Birdseye directions. If some pieces of broccoli appear to large, chop them so they will blend better. Spray 13 X 9 pan with Pam Cooking Spray. (I use disposable convection/microwave pans by Reynolds)

Blend the corn muffin mix, creamed corn, eggs and broccoli. Add the shredded cheese and stir. Pour the mix-ture in the cooking pan and bake in oven for 30 minutes (in convection oven cook for 30 to 35 minutes.) The spoon bread will be golden on the top and when you insert a toothpick in the center, it will come out clean. You can slice the bread in squares or serve with spoon.

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ORDER FORM FOR BLUERIDGE MERCHANDISE

NAME: __________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________

PHONE/EMAIL: ___________________________________________________________________

Blue Ridge Discoverys Banner $25.00 Each Number Ordered ___________ Blue Ridge Discoverys Caps $13.00 Each Number Ordered ___________ Short Sleeve Blue T-Shirts (Enter Quantity below) ($8.00 Each) Small _____ Med _______ LG _______ XLG ______ ($9.00 Each) XXLG _____ XXXLG _______ Long Sleeve Blue T-shirts (Enter Quantity Below) ($13.00 Each) Small ____ Med ___ LG ___ XLG ___ XXLG ____ XXXLG ____ Short Sleeve Yellow T-Shirts (Enter Quantity Below) ($8.00 Each) Small _____ Med _______ LG _______ XLG ______ ($9.00 Each) XXLG _____ XXXLG _______ Short Sleeve Maroon T-Shirts (Enter Quantity Below) $8.00 Each) Small _____ Med _______ LG _______ XLG ______ ($9.00 Each) XXLG _____ XXXLG _______ Long Sleeve Maroon T-Shirts (Enter Quantity Below) ($13.00 Each) Small ____ Med ___ LG ___ XLG ___ XXLG ____ XXXLG ____ Blue Golf Shirts $30.00 Each (Enter Quantity Below) Ladies: Small ____ Med ___ LG ___ XLG ___ XXLG ____ Mens: Small ____ Med ___ LG ___ XLG ___ XXLG ____ Yellow Golf Shirts $30.00 Each (Enter Quantity Below) Ladies: Small ____ Med ___ LG ___ XLG ___ XXLG ____ Mens: Small ____ Med ___ LG ___ XLG ___ XXLG ____

OTHER ITEMS (Jackets, etc.) AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TOTAL COST OF ORDER $________________________________ (Make Check payable to Proforma AdMark)

Mail Order Form and check to:

Proforma Business Impact 1 Marcus Drive, Suite 104 Greenville, SC 29615 (864) 239-0050 (Fax) (864) 239-6611 or (cell) (864) 979-0107 nancy.quinn@proforma.com

MR. KEN BADGES ‘N SIGNS 2505 Clintonville Road – Harrisville, PA 16038

Email: mrkenbadges@aol.com

(800) 398-8307

White/Blue badge with pin. A magnetic “pinless” option is an additional $2. (Not recommended if you have a pacemaker) Bolo tie and slide are available for an extra $2.50 NOTE: The pinless option and bolo option may both be used on the same badge

Phone ____________________________ Email_____________________________ Name______________________________ Address____________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ ________________________________________ Name as you want it engraved Name as you want it engraved ______ Name Badges @$7.75 $___________ ______ Bolos (Blue) (White) @ $2.50 ea $___________ ______ Magnetic Pinless Option @ $2.00 $___________ _____ Blue Ridge License Plate (6x12) @ $22.95 $ __________ ______ Tag-up bracket for LP hanging @ $6 $ __________ ______ Shipping & Handling $1.25 per badge; $4 for LP & tag-up $___________

TOTAL $___________

Make check payable to “Mr. Ken” and mail to above address or fill out the information below for credit card sale. You should receive your order within 3 weeks.

Payment by Credit Card:: _______ MasterCard _______ Visa _______ Discover Account# ____________________________ CCV# (# on back panel) ___________ Name on Card_________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________ State ____________ Zip __________________________

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BLUE RIDGE DISCOVERYS BADGE ORDER

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BLUE RIDGE DISCOVERYS

A Chapter of Discovery Owners Association, Inc. (DOAI)

Membership Application

Membership is open to all members of DOAI. Dues are $15 per year and collected in two-year increments of $30. Collecting dues every other year reduces recordkeeping and eliminates the need for members to write small checks yearly. Initial dues are prorated at $1.25 per month in order to synchronize with this schedule. If you cancel your membership, there is no refund for the current year. However, the next year will be refunded if already paid. Mail this application and your check in proper amount to our treasurer: Bob Zumwalt Phone: (770) 595-3886 2969 Gavin Place Email: bz2@me.com

Duluth, GA 30096

Date: DOAI Member Number1

Pilot’s Name: Co Pilot’s Name:

Address:

City: State: _____________ Zip:

Home Phone: ( ) ____-________ Pilot’s Cell: ( ) ____-__________ Co-Pilot’s Cell ____________________

Pilot’s Email: ________________________________ Co-Pilot’s Email ____________________________________

Discovery Year: _____________ Length: ____________ Model:

Optional: Pilot’s Birthday: _________ Co Pilot’s Birthday: Anniversary (mm/dd) (mm/dd) (mm/dd) 1 You must be a member of DOAI to join. If your application has been submitted but you have not yet received your

member number, please contact Bob Zumwalt and he will coordinate with the DOAI Membership Chairman. (Revised 1/24/2015

If your membership is mailed in: In ODD number years, your initial dues will be:

In EVEN number years, your initial dues will be:

January $15.00 $30.00

February $13.75 $28.75

March $12.50 $27.50

April $11.25 $26.25

May $10.00 $25.00

June $8.75 $23.75

July $7.50 $22.50

August $6.25 $21.25

September $5.00 $20.00

October $33.75 (2 yrs + 3 mon) $18.75 (1 yr + 3 mon)

November $32.50 (2 yrs + 2mon) $17.50 (1 yr + 2 mon)

December $31.25 (2 yrs + 1 mon) $16.25 (1 yr + 1 mon)