July 2010 We have completed our first Rally for 2010 at Castor, Alberta.  It was a Joint Rally with AB Provincial Directors and the Alberta Wide Rose Klub.  The weather was cold, lots of rain and snow.  A total of 18 rigs attended including Ray & Jean O’Dell from California.  Bucars RV from Calgary was represented by Keith & Heather Crone with a new Baystar Coach.  Thank you to Bucars.  On Saturday it snowed all day but as a surprise for all of us, Santa Claus greeted us for dinner!  It was great and he turned out to be a gentleman from the town of Castor.   We would like to thank Bucars RV, Tee Pee RV & Trade Centre and Midtown RV for their support at this Rally.      We would also like to welcome a new Newmar Dealer for Alberta:  Tee Pee RV & Trade Centre in Camrose.  Stop in an say hello, they have a great parts selection.   Welcome!!   The Alberta Prairie Dogs will be having their Rally September 9-12, 2010 in Rosedale at the Sand’s yard.  More information regarding the Rally can be found on the Kountry Klub Website.  Registration date for the rally is August 28th.  Hope to have a big turnout for this Rally.  There is lots to do in the Drumheller Valley.   Greetings to all of you celebrating Birthdays and Anniversaries;  Get Well Wishes to those of you not well; our Sympathies to those of you who have lost a loved one; and Safe Travels to everyone on the road!!!   Hope we see you soon and if anyone is in the Stettler, AB area this summer, we are located at the Stettler Lions Camppground.  If you have suggestions or comments, please called us at 403-512-7342 or email dowling84@gmail.com. Margaret & Lyle Dowling, 16985L AB  Provincial Directors

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June 2010   Well, here we are again getting ready for our Alberta Newmar Rallies.  The first one we will be attending will be a Joint Rally, Alberta Wild Rose Klub / Alberta Provincial Directors.  This will be held at Castor, Alberta on May 27 to the 29.  It was held there last year and was so successful, we repeated.  We are hoping for good weather and since most of us have been home, it has been very cold, rainy and windy.  The farmers in most of Alberta are very excited to receive the moisture as the land is very dry.  Unfortunately, we are unable to attend the International Newmar Rally in Goshen, Indiana this year.  The Newmar Kountry Klub will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary so the Rally will be special. It will also be the last International Rally for Barney and Barbara Barnett as they are retiring as International Directors.  Thank you both, you have done a great job!!!  If anyone in Alberta will be attending International, please let Dave/Gwen Harris know.  Later in the summer, September 9 to the 13, the Prairie Dogs will be having their Rally in Rosedale, AB.  Details are being finalized now so check the Newmar Kountry Klub website for final prices, schedule, etc. We are spending our summer in Stettler, Alberta so if anyone is travelling in the area, please make sure to stop and say hello at the Stettler Lions Campground.  At this time, we would like to send Best Wishes to those having birthday and anniversaries, and our condolences to those who have suffered a loss and a speedy recovery to those who are ill.  Please contact us as dowling84@gmail.com with any news or call us a 403-512-7342.  We look forward to hearing from our Newmar family. Make sure to check the Kountry Klub website:  www.newmarkountryklub.com for up-to-date information on happenings.   Margaret & Lyle Dowling, 16985L Alberta Provincial Directors

December 2009   We had a great Rallly at Cypress Hills with the Alberta Prairie Dogs September 10-13th.  Weather was great, little cool, some sunshine.  Our hosts, Les & Marlene Ziegler and Claire & Diane Liefso did a great job and it was appreciated by all attendees.     All the Rallies in the province are over for another year.  We would like to express our thanks to the new executives stepping up to the plate for their respective chapters.  The Alberta Wild Rose:  Presidents - Les/Marlene Pixley; Vice Presidents - Emil/Dorothy Zayac; Secretary/Treasurer - John/Colleen Aplin.   The Alberta Prairie Dogs:  Presidents – Les/Marlene Ziegler; Vice President – Bill Wolosynik; Secretary/Treasurer – Clarke/Caroline Johnson.  THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU!!   As some of you may know, the Newmar Kountry Klub will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary next year.  Several members have indicated a desire to travel in a caravan to the International Rally in Goshen, Indiana in August 2010.  It would start in British Columbia, pick up members in Alberta, Saskatchewan and head to Goshen.  Rally dates are August 14-21st, with early-bird parking on the 14th &15th.  If anyone is interested in joining this caravan, please let their Provincial Directors know.   Greetings to all of you celebrating Birthdays and Anniversaries; Get Well Wishes to those of you not feeling well; our Sympathies to those of you who have lost a loved one; and Safe Travels to those of you on the road.   Currently we are in the Palm Springs area, after New Year we will be in the Arizona area; if anyone is in the area, please call and maybe we can coffee together!  Hope to see you soon and please, if you have any suggestions or comments, let us know at 403-512-7342 or email us at marg_lyle_dowling@hotmail.com.                    Margaret & Lyle Dowling (16985L) Alberta Provincial Directors

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June 2009    Summer is well underway in most places, rain is needed soon for the crops and the gardens.  We were unable to attend the Alberta Wild Rose Rally held in Castor, May 29-31st but we have had several reports of a great Rally with good attendance.  Lots of fun was had, good food and there were 18 rigs in attendance.  Congratulations to the Pixley’s and all their help for hosting a successful Rally.   Currently our Region 9 Directors (Dave & Gwen Harris) and the Provincial Directors are planning the ‘Recession Rally” to be held in Craigmyle, AB July 5-8th.  Looking forward to seeing some of you and if you haven’t registered, do so as soon as possible.  All the details are on the website.    Greetings to all of you celebrating Birthdays and Anniversaries; Get Well Wishes to those of you not feeling well; our Sympathies to those of you who have lost a loved one; and Safe Travels to those of you on the road.   Hope to see you soon and please, if you have any suggestions or comments, let us know at 403-512-7342 or email us at marg_lyle_dowling@hotmail.com.    Margaret & Lyle Dowling (16985L) Alberta Provincial Directors

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May 2009    We are now back in our fine province and looking forward to the summer and meeting more of our Newmar family.  Remember to check your calendars and attend our Rallies; Alberta will host three this summer.  Also, please remember to invite friends to attend with you, they do not need to have a Newmar Product.  We would like to show them fun, good food and most of all great comradeship!!   Greetings to all of you celebrating Birthdays and Anniversaries; Get Well Wishes to those of you not feeling well; our Sympathies to those of you who have lost a loved one; and Safe Travels on the road.   Hope to see you soon and please, if you have any suggestions or comments, let us know at 403-512-7342 or email us at marg_lyle_dowling@hotmail.com.                  Margaret & Lyle Dowling (16985L) Alberta Provincial Directors

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February 2009   Most of the snowbirds are still down south now, but soon they will be migrating north.  We were fortunate to see many members of the Alberta Wild Rose Klub and also the Alberta Prairie Dogs this past winter.  It was great having a visit with everyone.  Even made a couple of lunches!!   While touring this past winter, we spoke with many Newmar owners, and all had very positive comments about the Newmar product – so keep up the good work!   The 2009 Alberta Rally schedules have been planned:  Alberta Wild Rose Klub will be May 28 – 31 at Castor and the Alberta Prairie Dogs will be September 10-13 at Bow Island.  Please mark your calendars and check the website (www.newmarkountryklub.com) for more details.  Also, this year the Region Rally will be in Alberta at Craigmyle, July 5-8th.  It will be hosted by our Region Directors (Dave & Gwen Harris) and Alberta Provincial Directors.   Hope to see you soon and please, if you have any suggestions or comments, let us know at 403-512-7342 or email us at marg_lyle_dowling@hotmail.com.               Margaret & Lyle Dowling (16985L) Alberta Provincial Directors

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December 2008   The year is just about over and where has the time gone.  A great Rally was hosted by the Alberta Wild Rose Klub with the Provincial Directors at Bashaw in May.  Great turnout with 25 rigs and a fun time was had by all.  In September the Alberta Prairie Dogs hosted 21 rigs at their Rally at Wilderness RV Resort near Rocky Mtn. House.  The weather did provide us with a few showers but that did not dampen the enthusiasm.  Great food, fun and good times were had by all.  Our Alberta Chapters have a total of 95 members in the Province – congratulations!!   During these difficult times in the RV industry, more companies are taking advantage of their websites and posting more information about gatherings, rallies, news and updates on the industry.  Newmar is doing the same.  Please make sure you visit the website regularly to see what is happening in your region and also other regions you may plan to visit.   Greetings to all of you celebrating Birthdays and Anniversaries; Get Well Wishes to those of you not feeling well; our Sympathies to those of you who have lost a loved one; and Safe Travels on the road.   Lyle and I would like to wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all wherever you may be.  May it be a healthy and prosperous New Year for everyone.   Hope to see you soon and please, if you have any suggestions or comments, let us know at 403-512-7342 or email us at marg_lyle_dowling@hotmail.com.  Also, if there is anyone is the Palm Springs, Casa Grande and Yuma area during the winter, call and maybe we can get together for coffee/lunch, etc.            Margaret & Lyle Dowling (16985L) Alberta Provincial Directors

October 2008   Summer has gone and now the snowbirds are getting ready to fly away!    Everyone had a wonderful time at the Alberta Prairie Dog Rally at Wilderness RV Resort near Rocky Mtn. House.  The weather did provide us with a few showers but that did not dampen the enthusiasm.  Great food, fun and good times were had by all.  The Prairie Dogs also recruited more members from the Rally – congratulations!   During these difficult times in the RV industry, more companies are taking advantage of their websites and posting more information about gatherings, rallies, news and updates on the industry.  Newmar is doing the same.  Please make sure you visit the website regularly to see what is happening in your region and also other regions you may plan to visit.   Greetings to all of you celebrating Birthdays and Anniversaries; Get Well Wishes to those of you not feeling well; our Sympathies to those of you who have lost a loved one; and Safe Travels on the road.   Hope to see you soon and please, if you have any suggestions or comments, let us know at 403-512-7342 or email us at marg_lyle_dowling@hotmail.com.  Also, if there is anyone in the Palm Springs, Casa Grande and Yuma area during the winter, call and maybe we can get together for coffee/lunch, etc.             Margaret & Lyle Dowling (16985L) Alberta Provincial Directors

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