On The Road - Guaranty Rv Super Centers

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Guaranty Travelers ON THE ROAD Summer 2013 Visit our new website: GuarantyRVTravelers.com Gold Beach Rally Adventure on the Oregon Coast Guaranty Norcal Ramblers Guaranty Wagoneers A ttendance was good at the Guaranty Wagoneers spring meeting. At the last rally, new officers were elected. Incoming and hardworking new chapter president, Ken Coleman, began the meeting by recognizing Linda and Jim Johnston for serving as officers and retiring chapter president. They were presented plaques in appreciation for their hard work and enthusiasm. Upcoming rallies include: • Glacier National Park, Mont., July 10-14, 2013: Ken and Gina Coleman are wagon masters. • Baker City, Ore., August 20-25, 2013: Ole and Lauretta Newman are wagon masters. Interested in joining the Wagoneers at these events? Call Barbara in the Guaranty Travelers office and she can connect you to the right parties. The Norcal Ramblers hit the road to gather in Napa, Calif. this last February. Kudos to Aletha and Derrell Decker and Jan and Dan McCarthy for hosting such a great rally. Traveling in trains built in 1915 and enjoying a gourmet dinner catching up with friends, made the meals as fun as the other activities. As you can imagine, the wine train dinner was a big hit. Another culinary highlight was a trip to In-N-Out Burger for an all American feast. Election of new officers were voted on and passed. • President – Dan McCarthy • Vice President – Derrell Decker • Treasurer – Hugh Robinson • Secretary – Sherry White • Membership Chair – Jan McCarthy Make the Ore. Coast your summer rally adventure. Join us in Gold Beach on the spectacular southern Ore. coast. The dates are Sept. 5-8, 2013. Turtle Rock Resort offers large, full hook up RV sites and a comfortable clubhouse for meals. The park sits along Hunter Creek looking out to the Pacific Ocean. Jet boat trips up the Rogue River are considered a must-do when visiting Gold Beach. We will be taking a 64mile river trip just as the Rogue River pioneers have done since 1895. This is a great scenic experience blending the history of the area with a little humor as we deliver the mail to Agness, Ore. We’ll enjoy our stop in Agness with a riverside lunch at Singing Springs Resort. Saturday brings us to the 6th annual Gold Beach Brew and Art Festival. This is the place to sample local microbrews, check out different arts and crafts, satisfy your appetite and enjoy or dance to live music. (continued page 6) Contact Information Guaranty Travelers Office (Barbara): 1-800-283-9163 or 1-800-825-2333 or 541-998-1148 Guaranty RV Super Center: 1-800-283-9163 Trailer & Camper Van Super Center: 1-800-818-9344 or 541-998-4049 Guaranty RV Service: 1-800-379-5332 or 541-998-4285 Guaranty Chevrolet / GM Certified Autos: 1-800-766-9231 or 541-998-2333 Visit our website: GuarantyRVTravelers.com Guaranty Travelers ON THE ROAD Page 8 Page 2 • Fun in the Page 5 • Sock Drive Sunshine Recap • Shannon’s Corner Page 6 • Gold Beach Rally • Ice Beard Page 7 • BBQ&A is Back • Photo Contest Page 8 • Wagoneers • Norcal Ramblers Protect Your Investment with these FREE, informative seminars. Guaranty RV Super Centers wants to show our appreciation for you, our valued customer, by holding seminars that will make your RVing experience more enjoyable. These interactive seminars will be held indoors at our RV service shop and will last between two and three hours with much of that time set aside for us to answer your questions. Our highly qualified managers and technicians will share their expertise on topics specific for the time of year and also allow time to address anything specific to your RVing experience. Fun in the Sunshine Recap The Fun in the Sunshine Rally was an outstanding event. The warm California sunshine mixed with new and old friends made for an exceptional time. The Guaranty Travelers utility trailer was the site of many happy reunions allowing people to catch up on each other’s travels during registration, not unlike the first day of school when the excitement is high and the anticipation of what is to come continues to build. Later, we gathered for a well-deserved happy hour and welcome dinner. We found it quite encouraging to introduce eight new couples who joined our rally group for the very first time. Each couple was given a flag holder and a bright new Guaranty Travelers flag to fly proudly on their coaches. After dinner, the entertainment became the dishwashing crew that had volunteered for K.P. duty. Not even a clogged disposal could stop their laughter as they scraped, scrubbed and dried. Monday morning, we gathered for a delicious breakfast and prepared for the putting contest. The course for the contest was definitely a little tricky. Most of the 25 entrants vying for the title of best putter found the wine decanter at the last hole to be quite challenging. Ken Coleman and Darlene Timm shared the hole in one award. The hole in one and out was awarded to Joe Fletcher and Jim Ronan. The lowest scores were earned by Otto Guiliani and Sally Hale. Even the non golfers who participated with the seasoned golfers enjoyed the friendly competition. ON THE ROAD June - Saturday the 8th at 10 am RV 101- Great, general information for the new or experienced RV’er – with ALL questions answered July - Saturday the 13th at 10 am Tuesday’s BBQ&A is Back F rom Memorial Day until Labor Day, we have a delicious hamburger lunch and presentation from informative speakers every Tuesday. Lunch begins at 11:30 am and is served until 1 pm. Door prizes and raffle prizes are awarded each week. So whether you’re visiting the service or parts department or just stopping by to see our incredible inventory, make time to enjoy Tuesday lunch on us. Accessories – what’s right for you and your RV. August - Saturday the 10th at 10 am RV 101 – Great, general information for the new or experienced RV’er – with ALL questions answered September - Saturday the 14th at 10 am Roof seal inspection and maintenance. This is a must!!! We hope to see you there! Please register by calling Wendy at 541-998-4285 or emailing [email protected]. Seating is limited, so make sure you sign up early. Along with these informative seminars we will provide snacks and give you a chance to win some fantastic products and services. Thank you for your business. We look forward to seeing you soon and sharing our knowledge so you can have a more enjoyable RV experience. 14th Annual Photo Contest C harge up the batteries and dust off the lenses for the 14th annual Guaranty Travelers Photo Contest. The winner receives a free rally of their choice. Just about everyone has a camera on their phone. There is no excuse; you’re ready to enter. The rules are simple; any appropriate subject matter is admissible. Entries can be in color or black and white. Each photo should be identified with the photographer’s name and address, as well as a title or location of the photograph. Contest deadline is October 31, 2013. Sorry, photos cannot be returned. Please send photos to: Guaranty Travelers Photo Contest PO Box 118 • Junction City, OR 97448 Guaranty Travelers Page 2 Page 7 ON THE ROAD Gold Beach Rally (continued) The Rogue Ramblers Car Club will proudly be presenting their classic car show during this event; if sampling microbrews and walking through the car display isn’t enough, the Bike the Rogue bike race is being held on this very busy Saturday. There are three distance races offered: 25 mile ride, 40 mile ride and Century ride (100 Km). Each route follows the banks of the Rogue River in this spectacularly scenic and remote southwestern corner of Ore. The Rogue River is also known for its world class fishing. Ocean fishing is also outstanding in this area. We will arrange guided fishing trips for those interested. Of course, we’ll bring along some smiling service technicians to help you with any challenges you may be having. Cost for this rally of four nights and three activity days is $540 for two in a coach. You can find your application in this issue of “On the Road.” Buddies are always welcome. Need more than one application? Call Barbara in the Travelers office. NOW OFFERING RV RENTALS The afternoon activity was a challenging game of bean bags. The competition was hot and so was the The Pet Parade brought everyone out to the pool area under afternoon sun. Between games we tried to find shade while enjoying umbrellas that gave us a break from the afternoon sun. As cold popsicles. Then it was time to usual, we had quite the large audience kick up our heels at happy hour and waiting to see the tricks and hear dinner, leaving us with a free evening the stories about our furry traveling for visiting and catching up. companions. We had a great variety Wednesday was our last full day of of dogs from pint size to giant size. activities and we made the most of There was even a well behaved cat it. After another great breakfast, that never made a move or a sound we prepared to attend the Palm around all the happy dogs. After our eventful afternoon, we enjoyed Springs Follies. The music and choreography of each act happy hour and then our evening meal was perfectly timed and executed. This year’s theme was “Dancing with the Music,” which celebrated the music and entertainment. We laughed, sang and dance of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s – all performed along and reminisced with entertainer by a cast old enough to have lived it. The special guest Rich MacLeod who is an excellent impersonator, singer and comedian. His star was Lesley Gore. Leslie sang six of her all-time hits and received a standing ovation. Of course, it would not eclectic mix of styles of familiar artists brought us all to our feet by the end of the evening. He looks have been a variety show without the razzle dazzle of the world’s greatest hula hoop artist Mat Plendl. Mat and sounds so much like our former President Clinton that combined elements of mime, dance and musical comedy you have to look twice when he’s in character. along with the technical skill to electrify the audience. The next day, after enjoying a hearty He was a crowd favorite with his breakfast together, we car pooled and dizzying display of hooping. bussed ourselves to the Palm Springs Air We returned to Emerald Desert Museum. This museum has the largest Resort just in time to enjoy a final collection of flyable WWII aircraft. happy hour and fun pizza dinner. We had the most Luther Brakeville, our favorite rally interesting and technician, received a standing ovation for his outstanding knowledgeable service performed during the rally. He kept a great docents who attitude and a smile on his face even in the 93 degree escorted us in small heat we experienced each day. He was very popular with groups throughout anyone having an air conditioning challenge. the museum. A new tradition was started when we asked all of the eight These docents are first time couples to stand and remove their first time passionate about ribbon from their name badges. The chant of “Take it off, what they do and enjoy their work. That take it off” made the clubhouse walls shake like there was definitely made for a great tour. Later, an earthquake. The red ribbons became confetti floating we enjoyed a simple box lunch and from the ceiling. It was a fun, spontaneous celebration. returned to the RV Park. See You There! Centrifugal Force Ice Beard D on and Alicia Morgenson spent time experiencing Bar Harbor, Maine and the surrounding area’s historical sites while traveling in the fall of 2012. They found their way to Cabella’s World Headquarters in Sidney, Neb. and then headed to Laramie, Wyo. When arriving in Laramie, they found this Centrifugal Force Ice Beard had formed on their Monaco Diplomats wheel. They describe it as looking surreal. Vacations, Guest Cottage, Relocation, Housing, Tailgating, Temporary Housing and More! To make an RV rental reservation or for more information, please contact Cheri Fiducia at 888-454-9758 or [email protected] Thanks Don & Alisha Guaranty Travelers ON THE ROAD Guaranty Travelers Page 6 Page 3 ON THE ROAD Shannon’s Corner W 2013 Sock Drive O ur totes overflowed with the sock contributions at the Fun in The Sunshine Rally. We collected 130 pairs of socks and more than 90 handmade stocking caps. What a great start for this year’s sock drive. Welcoming Our 2013 First Time Attendees • Ben & Donna Barker from Bellingham, Wash. • Joe Bango & Mary Fiel from Williams, Ore. • Otto & Jan Giuliani from Twain Harte, Calif. • Frank & Janice Hasman from Cascade, Idaho • Harri & Trixi Kutzmarski from Mission Viejo, Calif. • Mark and Carol Rubin from Colfax, Wash. • Ross & Marie Turney from Hillsboro, Ore. • Loren & Eleanor Worm from Oakland, Calif. Now to refresh your memory about the sock drive, we have been collecting socks to donate to Junction City Local Aid and the Eugene St. Vincent DePaul outreach. It’s hard to believe that many children attend school without having socks to wear. Many adults don’t have dry, clean socks to wear to a job interview. It’s a simple act of kindness to help people who are trying to better themselves. We salute all who have donated to our collection. Not able to attend a rally? Just drop them with a receptionist at service or in sales when visiting the dealership. It’s a small gesture that is greatly appreciated by those who receive these dry, clean items. Emerald Desert Pet Parade Winners • Astro Drebick – Most dangerous tail • Bella Hale – Most flattering nickname • Bitsy Frye – Great travel companion • Blondie Kutzmarski –Trilingual dog • Joey Timm – Sweetest temperament • Metal Barker – Most original low maintenance pet • Mindy Fletcher – Most cordial friendly pet • Misty Johnston – Most queenly retired show pet • Ms. Pearl Woodring – Outstanding bling • Paqito Klefbeck – Smallest and oldest traveler • Rigby Moes – Shiniest coat • Rufus Ronan – Largest working dog, mistaken as a tow vehicle • Sadie Jordon – Most expensive medical pet • Sasha Jordon – Good buffalo scout God Bless, Shannon & Barbara Nill Guaranty Travelers ON THE ROAD hat a great time to be RV enthusiasts! The comeback of the RV industry and travel by motorhome is at a new peak right now. At Guaranty RV we are experiencing great business and support from all aspects of the RV community. The RV manufacturers we represent are building the best products ever, price competition is keeping down costs, low interest rates are benefitting buyers and Guaranty RV Super Centers is close to opening a brand new RV truck stop style offering we call the Guaranty RV Travel Center. In our new Travel Center, located in the building where we previously hosted Camping World, you will find all the elements RV Travelers need such as a laundromat, a convenience store, an RV campground and, of course, an expanded selection of RV parts, accessories and RV service. Here in Junction City, we’ve been really busy lately serving customers from all over the West in every area of Guaranty’s operations. Another great benefit of being a Guaranty RV customer is your automatic membership in the Guaranty Travelers Club, the longest standing dealer run RV travel group in America. We just turned 26 years young and look forward to many more years of supporting Guaranty RV customers. Our club, run by my faithful wife Barbara Nill, just finished a fantastic RV Rally in Desert Hot Springs, Calif. We had a great group of 35 customer couples that enjoyed a nice variety of activities and fun. Now is a great time to get out and use your RV. We’re here to give you the full support you need in RV service, parts and sales. Keep up the fun travels and put Guaranty on your map to visit and take stock in one of America’s greatest freedoms, the freedom of mobility. Guaranty Travelers Page 4 Page 5 ON THE ROAD