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.
All five of the SNU new members participated in or visited at
least one SNU rally in 2012. Several participated two or more
rallies or luncheons.
A highlight of 2012 was the rally in Fallon at the Cantaloupe
Festival. Eight SNU members attended. In addition to enjoying the
Festival and the Junior Rodeo, SNU members Dean and Shelly Fischer
had a special pink flamingo first birthday party for their
granddaughter, Jessilynn.
The SNU held lunches in three new locations – The Black
Bear Diner in Fernley, the Overland Hotel in Gardnerville, and
Louis' Basque Corner in Reno.
Rally highlights included: March at Mason Valley –
unveiling of Doris's latest pink flamingos, April at Pyramid Lake –
surprise visit from Don and Gail in their new Airstream & fly
over by Bruce & Kathy, May at Rocky Point – viewing a lunar
eclipse of the sun, June at Crocker – unveiling of Randy and
Vicki's latest kinetic art piece, July at Weed Heights – enjoying
green trees & hook-ups for air conditioning, August at Obsidian
– special Friday and Saturday breakfasts & a visit from a
bear, September in Fallon – Enjoying the Annual Fallon Cantaloupe
Festival, October at Lahonton – tried out the structured
campground at beach 7.
The SNU strives to work with neighboring units to provide a
broader and more enriching experience for Airstream RV owners. We
enjoy visiting other unit rallies and events and always welcome
visitors to SNU activities. In 2012 these efforts included:
We held our third joint rally with the San Fernando Valley
Unit at Obsidian Dome.
Guests from the San Fernando Valley Unit and Nevada Unit
participated in the August rally at Obsidian dome. Guests from
Arizona participated in the October rally at Lahonton. Guests from
Illinois participated in the November rally at Death Valley.
The SNU also strives to be a
good neighbor to fellow campers, potential members, and other people
we might come across individually or in conjunction with SNU events.
We welcomed two fellow campers for visits, coffee, and meals at out
Obsidian rally. We visited with campers from Germany at Eagle Lake.
Cindy, who saw an SNU PSA in a local newspaper was our guest at our
October luncheon. Several SNU members handed out copies of the SNU
newsletter and talked about the SNU to Airstreamers they met during
their travels or that they came across in other ways.
SNU members participated the
WBCCI International Rally in Sedalia, Missouri.
Two SNU members attended the
Region 12 Rally in Bakersfield, CA
A photo of the participants of
the 2012 SNU rally at Obsidian Dome was published in the “Club
Scenes” of the March issue of the Blue Beret. The SNU photos
previously published as a cover for the Blue Beret were used again
in the February 2012 issue s part of the new members Valentines Day
announcement.
SNU member Don Williams has been
elected membership chair for Region 12. SNU affiliate member, Bob
Stansbury was elected Region 12 first VP and his wife Cecilia was
elected WBCCI recording secretary.
Public service announcements, the newsletter, and the website
continue to be the primary communication tools of the SNU. 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.
It received several very positive comments at the region 12 rally
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.
