The Sierra Nevada Unit looks to the founding principles of it's
parent organization, the Wally Byam Caravan Club, International to
provide the foundation of the Unit. These principles guide the SNU in
it's activities and it's management.
SNU membership continues to grow. We gained 7 new members in
2009
We held rallies in three new locations, Weed Heights RV Park,
Petersen Ranch, and Mason Valley Wildlife Area.
The SNU participated in two community services events, One
was a rally at the Silver Springs Air Show where we cooked pancake
breakfasts and provided other volunteer services. The other was our
rally at Sweetwater Summit where we participated in Amateur Radio
Field Day activities
Average attendance at rallies was 7 Airstreams. Three members
attended their first rally in 2009. Guests and visitors are always
welcome at our rallies and meetings. In 2009 we had five guests at
rallies, 2 at Sweetwater, 2 at Obsidian, and 1 at Mason Valley. We
also had guests at our February lunch. Visitors included Presidents
of two different Californian Units, relatives of SNU members and
some Good Sam members who stopped by the Weed Heights rally to check
it out before their rally the following weekend. Bill and Jan Heaton
also stopped by the Weed Heights rally.
For the fourth year in a row, the SNU had an elected delegate
attend the WBCCI International Rally in Madison WI.
Fun is a standard part of any SNU activity. To ensure we were
properly attired, Melissa set up an SNU account on CafePress so we
could order t-shirts and other SNU logo items. We got SNU aprons to
wear while volunteering at the Airshow. We even got a special Red
Neck President Apron, for Jerry. Other activities included a
crockpot potluck at our Weed Heights rally, waffle breakfast at
Petersen Ranch, popcorn cooked over the campfire at Obsidian, and a
roast cooked over a spit on the campfire at Mason Valley. We added a
few new pink flamingos to the flock including some neat pink
flamingo candles that Jeni had been saving just for a rally. We
admired Doris's special pink umbrella that goes along with the
flamingos. Doris also treated us to a serenade with her guitar at
Obsidian. Dyann, who prefers trees at the rally site, was given an
inflatable palm tree along with a glittery hanging palm tree to
provide her shade at rally sites with no trees. Wheels got some nice
SNU stickers printed that we can put on our Airstreams. Bryan and
Jerry don't let a little snow interrupt their morning coffee as
demonstrated at Boca in April. Randy and Vicki updated and added to
the SNU diorama which was on display at the Airshow
SNU members also participated in rallies sponsored by other
WBCCI Units and unofficial Airstream groups. These included rallies
of the Four Corners Unit and the Region 12 rally. Several SNU
members visited the NorCal rally held near Verdi, NV.
Public service announcements, the newsletter, and the website
continue to be the primary communication tools of the SNU. In 2009
PSA's were responsible for at least three people contacting the SNU
and attending Unit events. The newsletter continues to receive rave
reviews for content as well as style. The website has been
instrumental in providing information and encouraging participation
in rallies and other SNU activities.
We hope that we can convince others to join us and help us enjoy
our Airstream experience. We can all have more fun together in our
local unit, I think. Perhaps some of these efforts might catch on and
help the WBCCI gain vitality and energy. Who knows? Join the
revolution. It all starts at the bottom between you and your local
unit. Make it work for you.
