CAT RV CLUB eNEWSLETTER
Volume 2, Issue 5, January, 2010
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Meet Ed Montana!
 
From the dance halls of the Midwest with his father's band at the age 10 to the Alps of Europe singing songs about Texas and dang near every rodeo in between, traveling with the original Coors Cowboy Band, he has seen it all! Ed is very lucky to have traveled all over the beautiful USA doing what he loves most... playing music.  From the songs of cowboy life on the Texas Plains to the dance halls of Nashville, you're sure to find a tune just for you during his program.


In This issue:

AMARILLO RALLY - Don't Miss These Great Happenings!

by Brent & Julie Lauderdale, Rally Masters, and Derrel & Kathe Letulle, Co-Rally Masters

Join the rally attendees in a once in a lifetime experience - visiting a working ranch, watch a "round up", and eat an outstanding meal.
 
Come visit the River Breaks Ranch and get a taste of the real cowboy lifestyle. Just a few minutes drive from Amarillo, you will ride through the ranch canyon on covered wagons while watching a stampede storm past you.  TheCowboy Life on the Ranchn join the working cowboys for a real ranch dinner. The fun does not end there, at the campsite you will be entertained by horse races and authentic cowboys roping steers.  For those of you who are up for just relaxing ya'll are welcome to come over and warm by the fire, if that Panhandle breeze gets to you.

Early Bird Deadline Approaching! 
 
Register by January 31, 2010 and save $20.00! Click here for Rally Information and to download a Registration Form. What could be easier?

TECH TIDBITS - COACH 12 VOLT DC BATTERIES AND CHARGING

by Brett Wolfe, President Emeritus, Yahoo Group Moderator

There is a lot of confusion about batteries and what charges them.  There are some conventions followed by all motorhome manufacturers, but there are enough differences that one can not categorically say "They are not all like this."  This tech article will clear up the confusion!  Click READ MORE below for the full article.

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Help Recruit New Members

FMCA New Member Campaign - A Dozen Does It!

FMCA has embarked on an exciting recruiting program for 2010. Any FMCA member who signs up a new FMCA member will receive a thank-you note and a $10 recruitment coupon that can be used toward your FMCA dues payment or towards purchase of FMCA or Camping World merchandise, plus a postcard that may be turned in to the President of the CAT RV Club.  When Danny has collected 12 such postcards, the Club can redeem them for a gift package.  Under the program, Chapters can receive up to two packages during 2010.  
 
To help kick this program off, FMCA will mail a total of five free FMCA membership certificates to assist Club members in their recruiting efforts.  Note:  a $10 recruiting coupon will not be awarded by FMCA if a free FMCA membership certificate is used. Contact Danny if you need help recruiting new members or to find out if one of the free FMCA membership certificates is available.  Danny can be reached at president@catrvclub.org.
 
To refresh yourself on the benefits of belonging to FMCA and the CAT RV Club, click on the READ MORE link below.
 

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THANK YOU YANCEY BROTHERS

This month we would like to thank Yancey Brothers Caterpillar Dealership for their continued support of the CAT RV Club. Yancey Brothers is the oldest Caterpillar dealer in the nation. When you are traveling through Georgia, stop at one of their 3 locations for your service on your Motor Home and to thank them personally for their support. 


MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS - PAST DUE

All club memberships renew on a "class" basis annually on November 1.  Not sure if your membership has expired?  Check the Renewal Date shown at the bottom of this eNewsletter.  If its time for you to renew, you can either use the new PayPal option or you can renew by mail.  To renew now, click on:
 
 


NEW MEMBER FEE CHANGE
Historically, the fee for new memberships was $40.  This fee covered the annual dues of $15 plus $25 to cover initial and the cost of the "new member" kit comprised of Club logo items (ballcap, visor, pins, etc.).  With the exhaustion of the supply of new member kits, the Board has decided to eliminate the additional $25 charge so that New Memberships cost only $15, the same amount as the annual renewal fee.  This change is effective immediately.  If you have recently joined the club and paid the $40 fee, a New Member kit will be shipped to you.
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New CAT RV Club Members

Please join us in extending a warm Welcome to our newest Club members!
 
  New Members
  City
State /
Province
Adams, Gary & Carole
Lewiston
ME
Beard, Ray & Linda
Watertown
SD
Bowles, Brad & Linda
Sioux Falls
SD
Bragdon, Mark & Donna
Windham
ME
Chandler, Les & Susan
Boise
ID
Colley, Paul & June
Oklahoma City
OK
Dawson, Patrick & Lori
Midland
TX
Hagen, Ray & Pat
Poulsbo
WA
Lehman, Ted & B. Sheryl Geddes
Petaluma
CA
Manos, Chuck & Malin
Huntington Beach
CA
Mellott, Virgil & Kathryn
Buckeye
AZ
Michel, Mike & Roxan
Ramona
CA
Robertson, Banford & Linda
Charleston
SC
Spencer, Vonis & Jo
Peridot
AZ
Telling, John & Jackie
Citrus Heights
CA
Wingate, Richard & Betty
Marmora NJ

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2010 CLUB RALLY SCHEDULE
Now that 2010 is here you need to make sure your calendar is marked for this year's Rally Schedule!
 
Date
Rally Site
Rallymasters
FMCA Location
March 8 - 12, 2010
Fort Amarillo RV Park, Amarillo, Texas
Brent & Julie Lauderdale and Derrel & Kathe Letulle
Albuquerque, NM
March 22- 25, 2010
  July 28 - August 1, 2010
Pacific Shores Resort
Newport, OR
Needed
Redmond, OR
Aug 11 - 14, 2010

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