REGION 1/COLORADO STATE JOINT RALLY

 May 30-June 3, 2012

 DURANGO, COLORADO

INCLUDES:

4 nights at ALPEN ROSE RV PARK

27847 Hiway 550  --  Durango, Co 81301

877-259-5791

50 amp full hookups

T/L Rated  9.0/9.5/8.0

(For early bird & extra days, please contact campground directly.)

ALSO INCLUDES:

Guided bus tour of Mesa Verde National Park w/unique plated lunch at the Far View Lodge inside the park

Free day to take the optional Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge Train trip or to tour the Rocky Mountains in the Southwest (Ouray, Telluride, Cortez, Durango, Dolores, Monument Valley, etc.)

Final dinner and entertainment at the first-class Bar-D Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner & Show

Meeting tent for “Opening Night Dinner”, breakfasts and socials

RALLY FEE:                   $299 for Rig and 2 people

                                                                                 $85 for extra person

RESERVATION DEADLINE:  APRIL 20, 2012

Mail check and disclaimer to: 

Gary Beeler 

66138 E. Stoney Ridge Drive

Tucson, AZ 85739 

520-825-4096  (Home)

520-437-9700  (Cell) 

gnbeeler@aol.com

     Winter activities in the Southwest are well underway with breakfasts and luncheons several times a month in Arizona.  The 2012 rally season started with the Gathering in the Desert at Quartzsite in January.

     The next rally in Region 1 is the Sun Catchers Spring Training Rally scheduled for March 8-11.  This rally will be held in north Phoenix and includes a spring training baseball game.  Registration information is in the Calendar of Events and on the Region 1 Rally Calendar on the NKK website.

     We are now taking reservations for the 2012 Region 1 Rally in Durango, CO which will be May 30 to June 3.   This will be a Region One/CO State Co- Rally.  The ad for this rally is included in this issue.  We have some nice activities planned and have left one day free for those interested in taking the Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway train ride or for sightseeing in this beautiful Rocky Mountain area.  Come and join us and explore this glorious region of southwest Colorado and the Four Corners area.

     Plans are starting to take shape for a California State Rally in late September and a Nevada State/Mother Lode Chapter Co-Rally in late October.  Details will follow in future Konnections and on the NKK website under Region 1.

     We hope that all of you have renewed your NKK membership for 2012 and have included a subscription to the bi-monthly Konnection magazine.

     We look forward to seeing many of you at the NKK International Rally in Gillette, WY the end of June.  Region 1 has responsibilities for stage decoration & sound system, opening and closing flag ceremonies, chapter raffles, executive appointments, morning walks and bulletin boards.  We will be looking for volunteers to help us.

     We are still looking for AZ State Directors.  If you are interested, please give us a call at 520-825-4096 and we’ll be happy to discuss the position with you.

     We have a new cell phone number which you will see below.  The old one still works, but this is now our primary cell phone number.

Gary & Tammy Beeler (9631)

Region 1 Directors         

gnbeeler@aol.com OR 520-437-9700 (cell) or 520-825-4096 (home)

     Many of the Snowbirds have arrived and the winter time breakfasts and lunches are all going strong.

     We had a great Arizona State Rally in Camp Verde near Sedona, AZ and the large turnout of   rigs had a really good time.  Harold and Mary Ann Starr did their usual excellent job of hosting.  We are sad that this was their last rally as they are stepping down after four years of dedicated service to the NKK as Arizona State Directors.  They brought the Arizona Newmar Kountry Klub community back to a vibrant and active group.  Anyone interested in the Arizona State Director position should contact us.  You don’t really have to be able to serve fresh-made eggs Benedict for 60 people (like Mary Ann did) to take on this job.  Thank you, Harold and Mary Ann for four great years.     This fall we also attended the Colorado State Rally outside of Colorado Springs.  It  was a small group and we all had a great time eating, socializing, eating, playing games and eating.  Thanks Joe and Mary Dunigan.     Unfortunately we missed the New Mexico State Rally due to a broken windshield, but we heard good reports of the rally in Deming.  Keith and JoAnn Wagner hosted their first State Rally with an interesting tour of the US Border Patrol station and a lot of good food—we heard JoAnn’s sticky buns were awesome.     We also had some fun chapter rallies in California, Nevada and New Mexico this fall.  As we look ahead to January, we have the Gathering in the Desert in Quartzsite.  We plan to attend and hope to see some of you there.

     We spent a  few days in Durango, CO this fall and have finalized our plans for the 2012 Region 1 Rally on May 30 to June 3.  Details of the rally and the ad will appear in the February issue of The Konnection.

Gary & Tammy Beeler (9631)

Region 1 Directors

AUGUST 2011                                             REGION ONE                                             Posted  06/24/11

    The Essex Junction International Rally was small but we had a great time!  Congratulations, Jim and Wilma, for a well-run and fun rally.  Our Region 1 Vendor responsibility was pretty simple this year and “Thank You!” to all who helped us each morning.  A special thanks goes to George and Cheryl Zellers for helping us with vendor check-in Saturday and Sunday.

     There are several chapter rallies and three state rallies this fall in Region 1.  The state rallies are Colorado, September 8-11 in Colorado Springs; New Mexico, October 6-9 in Deming; and Arizona in October 27-30 in Camp Verde.  Additional details are in the State and Chapter articles and in the Calendar of Events.  Remember to check out the NKK website at www.newmarkountryklub.com and click on Region 1 for all kinds of information from the various states and their chapters.  Sign up now for one (or all) of these rallies and have a great time.

     For those of you who like plan ahead, the Region 1 2012 Rally will be held in Durango, CO May 30 to June 3.  This will give folks plenty of time to work their way north to attend the 2012 Newmar Kountry Klub International Rally in Gillette, Wyoming, June 23-30.

     We have been enjoying the Newmar Newfoundland caravan this summer.  When you see us, ask us about our experiences.

Regards,

Gary & Tammy Beeler

gnbeeler@aol.com  OR 505-860-6661 (cell) or 520-825-4096 (home)

MAY 2011                                                            REGION 1                                              Posted 04/02/11

    We enjoyed a beautiful spring in Arizona, but now it’s time to concentrate on our busy summer schedule.  It was with a great deal of regret that we chose to cancel our 2011 Region 1 Rally which was scheduled to be in Albuquerque, NM at the end of April.  By the deadline date we had only six registrations.   We were unwilling to commit a large unrefundable fee which was due at the RV park--therefore the decision to cancel the rally.

     We had a wonderful time at the NM Chile Pepper Chapter Rally in Elephant Butte!  Thank you Ron and Carmen Ward for a fun rally.  We are now headed east on our way to Essex Junction, Vermont for the NKK International Rally.  We are making a stop in Nappanee at the Newmar factory for some necessary maintenance before moving further east.  The highlight of our summer will be the Newmar Kountry Klub Newfoundland Caravan.  We have wanted to see this part of Canada ever since our NKK Maritime Caravan in 2000, so we’re really looking forward to this trip.

      We hope to see you in Essex Junction.  Vermont (and all of New England) is a beautiful part of our country and there many great sights to see and places to visit.  If you haven’t made plans yet to attend this International Rally, call or e-mail the NKK office to register.

     You still have time to register to join us as we lead the “2011 NKK Grand Circle Caravan” this September.  If you are unable to join us for that event, there will be “NKK Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta” in October and the NM State Rally immediately following  that down in Deming, NM.  Our final Region 1 State Rally is Arizona at the end of October.   See the Region 1 section and calendar on the NKK website for information on the State and Chapter rallies in the southwest.  Remember that as an NKK member, you are welcome to attend any NKK rally.  It’s a great way to make new friends (and to see old ones).

     Have a wonderful summer and travel safe!!!

Regards,

Gary & Tammy Beeler

gnbeeler@aol.com  OR 505-860-6661 (cell) or 520-825-4096 (home)

APRIL 2011                                                   REGION ONE                                         Posted 03/12/11               

     We’re in the midst of the 2011 spring rally season here in Region 1.   The AZ Sun Catchers Chapter and the CA Golden Bears Chapter held great rallies in March.  In April the NM Chile Pepper Chapter will host a rally at Elephant Butte Lake and the Region 1 Rally will take place in Albuquerque, NM on April 26-30.   

     We are looking forward to the NKK International Rally in Essex Junction, Vermont in mid June.  The initial indications are that quite a few Region 1 folks are planning to head east this summer.  We hope that many of you are making plans to join us—in spite of the high cost of fuel.

     The CA State Rally is May 8-12 in Chula Vista near the beautiful San Diego area of California.  The New Mexico and Arizona State Rallies are scheduled for October.  There will be more information on the fall rallies in future issues of “The Konnection”.

     We are sad to report that Gayle Danzak passed away in February from her very aggressive cancer.  She and her husband Dick did an admirable job in their two years as Nevada State Directors and they will be missed in the NKK family.  Our prayers go out to Dick and his family.

     We would like to encourage you to sign up for the NKK Grand Circle Caravan planned for this fall.  We had a great time leading this caravan last year with a  wonderful group of other Newmar owners.  If you have friends with “some other brand” of RV, invite them to join you on a great adventure.

Gary & Tammy Beeler

Region 1 Directors       

gnbeeler@aol.com