2012 ABIF Caravan Group - Special Military Active Retired Travel Club

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 012-2013PRESIDENTChuck Kuzma (Carol)850-803-8761 cellckuzma.smart@cox.netFIRST VICE PRESIDENTLarry Sockwell (Martha)Chairman Budget and Finance,Bylaws & Standing Rules903-721-9272 * lbtrains@aol.comChuck KuzmaLarry SockwellCraig ChristenDavid WeisMelissa WadeSECOND VICE PRESIDENTCraig Christen (Terilu)Chairman Membership and Publicity931-224-8261 * ctchristen@earthlink.netPAST PRESIDENTDavid Weis (Jackie)912-729-4142 hm 912-674-9347 celldweis74@hotmail.comStan McKayDale HetzfeldJon KatinPaul RiderPhyllis EnfingerEXECUTIVE MANAGERMelissa Wade800-354-7681 smart@smartrving.orgAdministrative Assistant Phyllis EnfingerNE REGION DIRECTORStan McKay (Jill)609-214-1106 * sjmckay3@verizon.netNCREGION DIRECTORDale Hertzfeld (Gloria)419-260-2071 * dalnglor@yahoo.comAssistant: David Sevener 231-854-3645 *dsevener@titon.netAssistant: Ed Pate * 270-307-7775callitik@hotmail.comNMW REGION DIRECTORBob Knight (Kay)620-899-9992 * bknight@pixius.netAssistant: Sherwin Stielow * 785-942-3275ssslow@gorhamtel.comNW REGION DIRECTORJohn Katin (Nancy)541-220-9476 * jonandnancy2@comcast.netAssistant: Ken Mayhew 509-885-3606 cellklmhmayhew@nwi.netSC REGION DIRECTORDenny Olvany (Ann)601-798-4888 * olvanydna@gmail.comDon DanielDenny OlvanyBob BennettEd MoyerBob KnightYour Directors & Staff Working Hard for “You”National Travel CoordinatorJohn Farrell smartrnr@cox.netNational ChaplainLarry Shieldslarryshields352@gmail.comNational HistorianSarah Colt*svc32073@me.comNational Military Parks CoordinatorDale Hertzfeld * dalnglor@yahoo.comNational PhotographerDon Daniel honneyman@pldi.netAPPOINTED POSITIONSNational WebmasterPhyllis Enfingersmart@smartrving.orgNational Recruiter/RetentionSherwin Stielowssslow@gorhamtel.comNational Spouse Advisory CommitteeSally Kavanaughladysallyk@msn.comNational Surviving Spouse CommitteeChristian Ecksmart10236@gmail.comSMW REGION DIRECTORDon Daniel (Etta)405-485-3694 * honneyman@pldi.netSW REGION DIRECTORBob Bennett (Elba)520-236-8066 * elbob0@hotmail.comSE REGION DIRECTOROPENAssistant John Wheeler 603-682-7769navyrvr@aol.comATLG REGION DIRECTORPaul Rider (Jean)903-574-1217 * afchap@gmail.comAssistant: Craig Christen 931-224-8261ctchristen@earthlink.netNational Safety & First AidRoger Brucesilver_fox_78219@yahoo.comDisclaimerInformation provided to SMART Membersfrom another SMART Member as aservice, at no charge., should not be consideredlegal advice. The Special MilitaryActive Retired Travel Club (SMART) is notresponsible for the accuracy of such information.Articles submitted may beedited for clarity, brevity and content.National Publications CoordinatorMaria Tresmermariatesmer@smartrving.orgTOTAL MEMBERS TO DATE: 1541(These numbers change on a daily basis asnew members join, some reinstate orsome members delete)Joined…………39Reinstated …………9Deleted—Non Pmt …………44Deleted—Other ……10Inquires ………6

Surviving Spouse Assistance ProgramA SMART National ProgramOften unheralded but of vital importance in the time of need isthe Surviving Spouse Assistance Program (SSAP). Until we haveto wade through the myriad of forms, regulations and requirementsthat surround us when the passing of a loved one occurs,many of us don’t give surviving spouse matters a lot of consideration.But successfully navigating the complexity of Military payand benefits, Social Security, Veterans Administration entitlementsand other programs is critical in those days immediatelyfollowing the loss of a spouse. SSAP comes to the rescue. SSAPis now a SMART National Program and the Coordinator, a NationalAppointed Position that advises the Board of Directors onmatters pertaining to surviving spouse assistance. Christian Eck,the SSAP Coordinator and his team have new and updatedchecklists and information ready to assist surviving spouses. Ifyou get a chance, attend one of the seminars they present atNational and Regional Musters. You’ll appreciate the wealth ofinformation they have to share. The members of the SSAP teamare:Coordinator :Christian Eck smart10236@smail.comAssistant : May Jones ajmjaj@aol.comSE Region :Dusty & Margie Rhodes w8lje@arrl.netSWRegion : Nancy Closs-Flesher clossflesher@juno.comNat’l Chaplain : Larry Shields shields1352@gmail.comPlease contact them immediately, should the needarise. However, you’ll notice that not all regions have representativeson the team, which can really affect immediate response.If you feel would like to serve your region and SMARTon the team, please contact Christian. Experienceis not crucial as the team can provide youthe training and information you need. A willingnessto serve and provide an importantbenefit is what is important. Help SSAP helpyou.Chuck Kuzma President, SMARTNote from the First VPChapter Leadership is very important to all ofus in SMART. Your Nat'l Leaders are asking(begging) you to get involved in your Chapters.Some may think it is too hard and toomuch responsibility. It is not near as hard asit appears from the outside. Host a Muster, help someonewho is hosting a Muster, become a Chapter Officer, It willbe fun. SMART needs your involvement. You can make adifference. You have expertise that we know nothingabout. Be part of the solution to SMART's woes/tribulations. Those of you who are Chapter Leaders,please consider bringing your talents to Regional/National.Help us restore SMART to it's former glory. In addition toRecruiting a new member to SMART this year, also becomea leader. You will be surprised how easy it is tomake a difference, and you will have fun doing it.Dear SMART friends:I just returned from presenting the FAM-CAMP of the Year award to Ft Bliss, El Paso,TX. Mr. Young, the manager, and his staffwere very appreciative of the honor. Ifyou're passing by El Paso, stop in and stay anight or two--you'll see why they won theaward. You have the ability to participate inthe FAMCAMP improvement program along with the FAM-CAMP of the Year award by going on line to the SMART websiteFAMCAMP tab and filling out the survey. We want touse the power of our large organization to improve FAM-CAMPS with consolidated member visit survey reports.John Barry, President of the New Mexico Amigos Chapter,accompanied me to the presentation. We had a positivediscussion with the FAMCAMP folks about the chapter helpingthe FAMCAMP with projects such as clean-ups. I wouldencourage all chapters to try to affiliate with area FAM-CAMPS (if possible) to both be associated with military RVers(possible recruits) and create worthwhile service projects forthe chapter. Now for membership issues. There was a greatsurge in recruiting after the National Muster--thank you foryour great efforts. However, we have not sustained thesurge, and I am asking each of you to continue your effortsto talk to other RVing veterans about SMART--share yourpositive experiences and great military camaraderie opportunitiesin musters and caravans--and help us achieve abetter membership level. We are working on articles forsome of the major veteran and RVing organization magazines,but we need your help as members of these organizationsto provide your personal experiences into these articles--please contact me if you are interested in helping us withthe articles. I note that our 2013 caravans are starting to fillup--a few are full but with standby lists that some will stillget to go. We have a great slate of caravans this year. I encourageyou to look for your "bucket list" caravan and signup soon. We will also need to start thinking about 2014 caravans--pleasecontact our National Travel Coordinator, JohnFarrell, if you are interested in leading a caravan in 2014.Finally, I hope that you all are having a great new year. Ibelieve that SMART has a great leadership team and an energizedorganization that will take us to the increased membershiplevels we need this next year. I am looking forwardto seeing many of you this year as we travel this great countrywe defend. Craig Christen SMART 2nd VPEach of us have been leaders at some level in MilitaryLife/outside Organizations or Communities at somepoint throughout our lives. Thanks for all your help. Seeyou at a Chapter/Regional or National Muster.Larry Sockwell

YOU MISSED IT! The 2012 National Muster put on by theNorth Central Region was one grand muster that should go down in history as oneof the best. There were a couple of complaints, but nothing that was not correctedimmediately. There are many key people who have a huge task in making sure thatthe program runs smoothly. The Muster Master, Mike Kegley. Mike did anoutstanding job in assigning the right people for the job to be performed. Asmost of us know, the people who do the job make their leaders look good,and knowing your people is the secret. Mike was continually on the jobchecking for problems. Registration went like “clockwork”. Thanks to JoyBeard. Scheduling, programming and communicating with the various Chairpersons,and making up the program booklet was a very big job. The information received was well written and informative. Signs, informationboards two schedules in each bag and etc, both held seminars. This is not an easy task. These tasks were performed byMarlene & Glenn Thomas. EXCELLENT JOB!!! All the facilities that were used was handled by one lady, and she did anoutstanding job in making sure that everything was in line and in the right “spot”. If someone had a problem with their “spot”, shewas always available to change or assist in correcting the problem. She also helped otherChairpersons with their assignments. I cannot in all good conscience not let you knowthat it was Karen Dietrich. BIG KUDU’S TO HER!!!! The parking went well, a fewvery late arrivals, but the parking Chairman was on the job and it went well. Most allwere satisfied with their sites. We had more handicap people than sites allotted by thefair grounds, but the parking crew did their best. Trams were available, but usage wasvery low. Most wanted to walk for the exercise. Our thanks to all the PARKINGCREW and the TRACTOR DRIVERS. The food Chairperson for this job picked a goodCaterer. Tasty, varied and on time. A couple of people lost their “food” pins, but thatdid not effect the operation at the food line. Speaking of food, there was plenty of it, andit was very good. It was buffet service and you had a choice of foods. Kudu’s to thisChairman. The Ladies luncheon was a huge success. The guest speaker talked about the“Amish Way of Living”. Many very expensive door prizes were given out. The ladyChairperson and helpers did a super job. The table decorations were outstanding and in“tune” with the season. All other table decorations were made by a group of ladies andwere raffled off at the end of the Muster. Again, kudu’s to this group. The vendorswere many and varied. Our “faithful” Mr. Kenthe badge maker was on the job. R V’s were ondisplay and there are four very happy memberswho will be driving new rigs. This Chairmanworked hard in obtaining vendors and the correctplacement of each vendor. Again kudu’s . TheMaster of Ceremonies did a very commendable job in announcing the door prizes. Therewere many and most were good value. 50/50 raffle was very ”Rich”. The Chairperson did agood job in having the raffle tickets and gifts available for the Master of Ceremonies. Thewinners were very satisfied with their take. Entertainment was fair, and most enjoyed thedancing. Last but not least was the “bad ass” sheriff. He collected $5.50, this guy had no mercy on anyone. He also had golf cartsfor the staff and carts available for rental. 205 rigs were parked. 42 First National. 32 Handicap. The Smart Nomads had 22 rigs.The Great Lakes Chapter had 20 rigs. The Florida Buccaneers was 3 rd with 17 rigs and The Rocky Top Chapter was 4 th with 14rigs. The Alamo Smarts, and The Tri-State Panhandlers each had 10 rigs present. The rest of the Smart Chapters were under 10rigs.A “big” thank you to all the chairmen and volunteers that made the 2012 National Muster a huge success! Submitted by:Dale M. Hertzfeld North Central Regional Director Ps: An Antique Ice Cream scoop was missed placed. If you knowwhere it is please let me know.I want to personally apologize to the 2012 National Muster Staff. Due to an oversight we did not get the 2012 National MusterReport into the last Traveler. The National Muster Staff did an Outstanding job and they need to be commended for their efforts. Pleasemake sure you read the article Dale Herzfeld sent in above, enjoy the muster photos throughout the Traveler. Melissa Wade

2013 CARAVANSHope everyone had a joyous holiday season. With the holidaysbehind us, it’s time to start thinking about getting in the travelingmode again. We have 5 great caravans planned for this year,North to Alaska, Grand Frontier Western, Branson, Kentucky Experience,and last but not least Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Thereare still openings available for 4 of the 5 caravans mentioned below.If the caravan you want is full, we do have a standby list thatis used in the event that someone who has already signed up drops out. I knowall of the wagon masters are working hard to make their caravan “an event to beremembered.” If your bucket list contains any of the planned caravan destinations,think about participating in that caravan, as this is a fantastic way to removeit from your list. For the most current information about caravan information,check the caravan listing on the SMART website. In closing, I’d like tothank all of you who have said a prayer for us in the last two months. On the10 th of October I was diagnosed with lung cancer and it has been a whirlwindsince, with trips to various doctors, surgery the last part of November and Chemotherapystarts in January. So far all of the doctors are pleased with the progress.Again, thank you all for your cards and prayers. John Farrell“NORTH to ALASKA” June 13 – August 22, 2013Wagonmasters: Craig &Terilu Christen, 931 224-8261, ctchristen@earthlink.net Estimated Cost:$6,200 2/PER RV; $4,700 1/Per RV; $1,950 ADDT’L PERSONThe Grand Frontier July 15 thru September 4, 2013 Wagonmasters:John and Kathy Steinbauer kjsteinbauer@comcast.net 954-514-7340 or210-386-9018 Est.Cost $4100 2/per RV $3100 1/per RV $1100 each add’lpersonSpotlight on Branson Caravan Dates: September 23-28 Wagonmasters:David & Jackie Weis 912-674-9347 dweis74@hotmail.comEST. Cost: $988.00 for 2-person RV; $665 for 1 person RV; $450.00 per guest2013 AIBF Oct 4 thru 16, 2013Wagonmaster :Frank & ElizabethPetsch 727-434-0659res07efc@verizon.net Est Cost: TBATHE KENTUCKY EXPERIENCE Dates: Sept 27—Oct 25, 2013 Wagonmasters:John & Arlene Farrell smartrnr@cox.net (479) 855-4778 EstCost: $3,100 2 per /RV; $2,300 1 Per /RV $950 Addt’l Per(Waiting List)S*M*A*R*T DiscountsThe RV Parks listed below offer discountsto our SMART members.Please let them know that you sawtheir ad in our TRAVELER.Check out our website:www.smartrving.org and click Discountsfor more information.EMMAUS MOTOR COACH& RV RESORTSummerdale, AL251-979-6338www.emmausresort.comPaynes RV PARKTheodore, AL251-653-1034www.paynesrvpark.comDENLI GRIZZLY BEARCAMPGROUNDDenali National PARK, AK866-583-2696www.denaligrizzlybear.comBROOKSIDE CAMPSITECashe,Creek, BC1-205-457-6633www.brooksidecampsite.comSHADY GROVE WI-FICAMPGROUNDSeibert, CO970-664-2218www.shadygroverv.comOAKS’ N PINES RV PARKLake City, FL387-752-0830386-752-0837www.oks-n-pines.comPELICAN PALMSRV PARKMilton, FL850-623-0576www.pelicanpalmsrvpark.comFor the most current information about upcoming Caravans, please checkour National Website at www.smartrving.org

SMART CARAVAN APPLICATIONMake Checks Payable to: SMARTMail To: SMART, INC. 600 UNIVERSITY OFFICE BLVD., SUITE 1A PENSACOLA, FL 32504A minimum of $260.00 will be submitted with this application. $60.00 of which is a nonrefundable,non-transferable Administrative Fee (unless cancelled by SMART). The remaining $200.00 will be credited as a deposit on thecost of the caravan. 100% deposit refunds will not be made unless a replacement is found, funds for the caravan have not beenexpended, or the service provider returns funds expended. Any funds returned by the service providers will be refundable afterthe completion ofthe caravan. Trip Cancellation Insurance is at the discretion of the participant. You may wish tocontact your regular insurance provider to ascertain if they provide this service.Name of Caravan____________________________________________________ Date of Event ___________________________Mbr# _________________Last_________________________________First_____________________Spouse_________________Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________City _______________________________________________________________ St ___________ Zipcode __________________Phone_____________________________(cell)___________________________Email____________________________________(print)_______________________________ Name of Guest traveling in your rigJACKET SIZE (if available): His - (S) (M) (L) (XL) (XXL) (XXXL)Hers - (S) (M) (L) (XL) (XXL) (XXXL) Guest - (S) (M) (L) (XL) (XXL) (XXXL)Is this your 1st caravan? (Y) (N) Type RV: MH ___________5th Wh ___________Trailer _________ Slide Out _________Length _________ft. Coupled (with tow vehicle) _________ ft. License Plate #'s: RV _____________Vehicle_______________DO you want 50 AMP at an extra cost (if available - NO GUARANTEE) - (Y) (N) pay @campground.ALL SMART Members & non-SMART members must sign in order to participate – Please Read:For services rendered to / received by those signed below, in their participation of the SMART activity named above, the undersignedhereby releases, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SMART Inc, all officers, directors, employees, agents and theirsuccessors and assigns from all liabilities, injuries, obligations, claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, penalties, expensesand disbursements, including reasonable attorney’s fee of any kind and nature arising out of, or in any way related to the activitylisted above. SMART is NOT responsible for the actions of any participating company, or agent, with regard to their role in organizing,planning, or for any other service they may provide for the benefit of the named person or activity. All persons must be 18years or older, and must sign the required application. Name & Signature of Guests in your Rig “REQUIRED”Signature: ______________________________Date:____________ Signature: ____________________Date:________________Signature:_____________________________Date:_____________Signature:______________________Date:_______________THANK YOUPlease accept our appreciation and sincere thanks for letting us serve you. Some times in the rush of our Travels,we fail to say THANKS loud enough to be heard. But you can be sure your friendship and camaraderie is never takenfor granted. Our aim is to please and satisfy you in every way we can. To serve you is a real privilege. We areMilitary Veterans first and S*M*A*R*T leaders next. SHERWIN STIELOW #6047 R & R Chairperson

SMART FAMCAMP of the Year Award to Ft Bliss FamcampAnnual Award to FAMCAMP designated by SMART through visit reports frommembers to nationwide military Famcamps. Previous winners: Kirtland AFB,USAF Academy, Davis Monthan AFB. Barksdale AFB 2012 Runner-up Famcampof the Year. Ft Bliss Famcamp: Positive helpful support attitude by staff& leadership, increase in size to support high RVer demand, excellent postfacilities, clean and responsive, easy access, exceptional family recreationroom Presenters: Colonel (USAF Ret.) Craig Christen – SMART 2 nd VP,Fulltime RVer; retired AF Trainer/Transport/Tanker/Instructor/Test Pilot.Craig Christen SMART 2nd VP 931 224-8261 ctchristen@earthlink.net Chief Petty Officer (USN Ret.) John Barry –SMART New Mexico Amigos Chapter President; part-time RVer; 12 Yr Active duty Navy, Navy Reserve Firefighter Instructor,machinist… Presentation: Soldiers Activity Center, 12/14/2012. Famcamp Manager Mr. Henry Young; Ms.Melinda Sorrell, MWR Director; Colonel Brant Dayley, Brigade CMDR; Mr Cauthers; … in front of gathering 1300-1600,Ft Bliss.More…2012NationalPhotosThe Bucs made the front page of the Tampa Bay Times on12Nov12! We are just too pretty to miss the attention ofthe photographers. We had a great muster at Bushnelland participating in the Veterans Day Ceremony at theFlorida National Cemetery made us stand just a little taller.Proud of ya! Buster n Joy

A message from the 2013 S*M*A*R*T National Muster MasterAs I am sure you know, the S*M*A*R*T National Muster will be held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds at Sedalia,Missouri 18 through 22 September 2013. On behalf of your National President Chuck Kuzma; NationalMuster Chairman, Paul Rider; the National Headquarters and National Muster Staff, I would like to invite allmembers and guests to the S*M*A*R*T 2013 National Muster and 30 th Anniversary Celebration. The RegistrationFee is $175 and the Parking Fees are $22 per day. A registration form is located elsewhere withinthis issue of THE TRAVELER. You can also obtain a form from the S*M*A*R*T E-News, the S*M*A*R*Twebsite www.smartrving.org and the 2013 National Muster website www.prider.com/2013SNM . Please rememberfor all registration forms received prior to 30 June, you will be eligible for a drawing which includes 6free nights of parking (a $132 value) ~ be sure to submit your registration forms as soon as possible. Tomake it easier for everyone to attend all of the muster activities, we have scheduled the tours to begin twodays prior to the “official opening” of the muster. All tours will be held on Monday and Tuesday (16 th & 17 th ).Tour information and registration forms located elsewhere in this issue. Sunday (15 th ) has been designatedas the “official arrival date.” You can however, arrive before that date but you will be parked elsewhere withinthe fairgrounds because there is a FMCA South Central Area Rally immediately before us and they will notbe departing the fairgrounds until Sunday. After their departure you would then be moved to our designatedparking area. Additionally Good Sam will be holding a rally immediately after ours ~ so there is going to becongestion during our arrival and departure dates. Meals provided during your stay are 3 full catered breakfasts,1 full catered brunch, 1 full catered lunch, 2 full catered dinners and 1 cook-out. Also included in yourregistration fee are an ice cream social and cake and coffee after the Opening Ceremonies for our 30 th AnniversaryCelebration. Ron & Kaye Rivoli of the Rivoli Revue will be providing entertainment on Saturdayevening and a Rivoli Gospel Revue (in conjunction with our National Chaplain) on Sunday morning. If youhave not seen the Rivoli Revue, or the Rivoli Gospel Revue, I can guarantee you will not be disappointed intheir performance. For those of you who have seen them before, you know how good they are. The musterstaff believes we have a fun-filled week planned for you ~ so come to have a good time seeing old friendsand meeting new ones. Jerry L Sweeney, #12266 S*M*A*R*T 2013 National Muster Master 830.480.8070Scenes from the2012 National

2013 30 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF S*M*A*R*T 2013S*M*A*R*T NATIONAL MUSTER REGISTRATION18-22 September 2013, Sedalia, MissouriMissouri State Fairgrounds, 2503 West 16 th Street & Route Y, Sedalia, Missouri 65301Reservation Deadline is 15 August 2013 ~ MAIL top-half of this form and check to: SMART HQ, 600 University Office Blvd. #1A, Pensacola, FL 32504Make Registration Fee Check payable to: SMARTDO NOT combine the National Muster Registration and Parking RegistrationCONTACTS: National Muster Master – Jerry L Sweeney - chiefjerry2013mustermaster@gmail.com – 830.480.8070Assistant National Muster Master - Sandy Sweeney - jerrylsandy@gmail.com – 830.480.8070National Muster Chairman - Paul Rider - afchap@gmail.com – 903.574.1217SMART# ____________Chapter(s)_______________________________________________________ Co-Pilot SMART#_______________Name~ Last____________________________________ First_____________________________Co-Pilot_______________________________Address________________________________________City______________________State/Prov._______ZIP___________(+4)___________Home Phone_____________________Cell__________________________Email_____________________________________ _____________Arrival date_____________________ Departure date__________________ # of nights _____ Handicap parking (Y) (N), State permit required.Registration Fees: $175 for 2 person rig ~ $88 for 1 person rig ~ $88 each additional personNo registration or parking fees will be refunded after 15 August 2013 without a verifiable emergencyParking Fees: $22 per night ~ See form below for informationOTHER: Upon receipt of registration, the National HQ will send a letter and a copy of the refund policy. Additional information by email or regular mail will besent by the National Muster Committee. Updates will be periodically provided by email, in the S*M*A*R*T Traveler, the S*M*A*R*T E-News, the S*M*A*R*Twebsite www.smartrving.org and the 2013 S*M*A*R*T National Muster website www.pjrider.com/2013SNMMeals provided: 3 full catered breakfasts, 1 full catered brunch; 1 full catered lunch; 2 full catered dinners, and 1 cook-outALL ATTENDEES (MEMBERS AND GUESTS) 18 or over must sign below in order to participateFor services rendered to/received by those signed below, in their participation of any S*M*A*R*T activity named above, the undersigned hereby releases andagrees to indemnify and hold harmless S*M*A*R*T At-Large Region Chapters, S*M*A*R*T, Inc., all officers, directors, employees, agents and their successorsand assigns from all liabilities, injuries, obligations, claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, penalties, expenses and disbursements, including reasonableattorney’s fee of any kind and nature arising out of or in any way related to the activity listed above.S*M*A*R*T is NOT responsible for the actions of any participating company or agent, with regards to their role in organizing, planning, or for any other servicethey may provide for the benefit of the named person or activity.All children under 18 MUST be accompanied by a S*M*A*R*T member, and that member is responsible for the action/activities of which the minor participates.Signature:________________________________Date:___________ Signature:________________________________Date:__________________________Signature:________________________________ Date:____________ Signature:________________________________Date:__________________________Guests ~ Name(s) & SMART #___________________________________________________________________________________________If in separate RV, attach separate muster registration form.Past National President_____ Medal of Honor_____ Purple Heart_____ POW_____ Member: Canadian_____ NATO_____ SEATO_____►Duffers Golf Tournament (18 Sep) (Y) (N) # of golfers____ Check-in-date 17 September ► Volunteer to Help (Y) (N), Area______________________► Will you have books, VHS/DVD/CD’s, movies for book sale or exchange (Y) (N)► 1 st Muster (Y) (N) -------- 1 st National (Y) (N)► Donation of items for Auction (Y) (N) ►Donation of door prizes (Y) (N) ► Year of 1st SMART National Muster attended__________► Will you have crafts for sale (Y) (N)► Will you be participating in card and board games (Y) (N)► Will you being going on the tours (Y) (N) ► For those going on tours, arrival date is on or before Sunday, 15 September►RV Type (MH ~ 5 th Wheel ~ Travel Trailer) Length_______ (ft) # of slides______ 30 or 50 amp Electric RV(circle one) ►Pets (Y) (N)(cut)----------------------------------------------------------------------------(cut)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (cut)PARKING REGISTRATION FORM – S*M*A*R*T 2013 NATIONAL MUSTERMake $44 parking deposit (for two nights) check payable to: SMART 2013 National Muster ~ MAIL this form and deposit to:Sally Kavanaugh, Financial Manager, 3700 S. Westport Avenue, PMB 3634, Sioux Falls, SD 57106SMART2013Parking@gmail.comThe remainder of parking fees will be collected on arrival at the rate of $22 per nightDO NOT combine the National Muster Registration and Parking RegistrationSMART# ____________Chapter(s)_______________________________________________________ Co-Pilot SMART#_______________Name Last______________________________________First_____________________________Co-Pilot______________________________Address___________________________________City______________________State/Prov._______ZIP___________(+4)___________ HomePhone_____________________Cell__________________________Email___________________________________________Service: 50A-W-S sites are limited to the first 220 units registered and will be assigned in order of receipt. 30A-W-S sites will be assigned to all others. If additional50A-W-S sites become available, they will be filled from a first received waiting list.CHECK-IN DATESMuster is for 6 nights, arriving on Tuesday, 17 September. Opening Ceremony is @1715, 18 September 2013.Early bird arrival is Sunday, 15 September for 8 nights or Monday, 16 September for 7 nightsCHECK-OUT DATE All rigs must depart fair grounds by 1200 on Monday, 23 September 2013 unless you have made further arrangements with the fairgrounds.OTHER:A deposit of $44 is required for parking reservations. This will be credited to your total parking fee, to be paid upon check-in by check or cash.Tours will be on Monday and Tuesday, the 16 th and 17 th before the convening date of the muster on Wednesday, the 18 thREGISTRATIONS RECEIVED PRIOR TO 1 JUNE 2013 WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A DRAWING FOR 6 NIGHTS OF FREE PARKING

2013 National Muster Tours Registration FormTours for the 2013 National Muster are scheduled for the two days prior to the Nationalmuster to allow full attendance of members at the National Muster Seminars and activities.Arrive the day prior to the tour of your choice. Check SMART website for updates.TOUR 1 Monday, 16 September 2013: Sedalia MO area Heritage Poker Run and DinnerSelf-paced POV driving tour of the area with designated attractions/stops where you canfind the rich history of the area. Pick up a playing card at the designated stops and bringthem to the group dinner where you put together the best poker hand from your cards forprizes. You can carpool or caravan to these activities as you desire. Cost: $45.00 per twoperson team or $23.00 per individual, covers dinners & admissions, maps, lapel pin.TOUR 2 Tuesday, 17 September 2013 Guided Bus tour to Kansas City, MO Depart SedaliaMuster site via commercial tour bus to Kansas City. Visit the WW I Museum, Harry S TrumanLibrary and Museum, and the Korean/Vietnam War Memorial Park. Have lunch at theGolden Ox Restaurant. Possible guided tour stop at the KC Royals Baseball stadium. Departurefrom Sedalia at 0830 and return at 1830 hrs. Cost: $95 per person. Includes admissionto all stops, bus & gratuity, water on bus, and lunch.---------------------------------------——————--cut here-----------------------------------------------------Registration for 2013 National Muster Tours, 16 & 17 September 2013Please print clearlyName__________________________________________ SMART #__________Adress____________________________________________________________Phone______________ E-mail _____________________Arrival Date__________Tour 1 9/16/2013 Sedalia Heritage Poker Run & Dinner Amount Paid______ Team of 2 people $45.00$_____________ Single person team $23.00 $_______Tour 2 9/17/2013# peopleKansas City Bus Tour $95.00 per person ______$_______Total Paid $_______Please sign up early, latest 1 August 2013Make check payable to: SMART 2013 National Muster ~ MAIL thisform and check to: Sally Kavanaugh, Financial Manager,3700 S. Westport Avenue, PMB 3634, Sioux Falls, SD 57106

ON THE FRONT…… “Blaze A Trail” AIBF CaravanWagon Masters Doug and Connie HarrellSMART Celebrated ABQ’s 41 st International Balloon Fiesta and Visited Santa FeOct 5-17, 2012. Participants included: Walt and Patsy Cloyd, Tom and Sue Wentz,Don and Sharon Parrish, Roger and Bonnie Ford, Tim and Donna Martin, Bob andGretchen Sholar, Chuck and Kathy Beres, Shirley Long, Bruno and MariettaBechthold, Ed and Pam Barre, Jim and Karen Francis, Everett, Jackie, and PamPerrin, Al Calise and Nancy Kindness, Carole Dinsmore, Steve and June Bahr,Charlie and Dianne LeBlanc, Don and Nancy O’Bryan, James and Linda Knapp, and Paul and PJ Cooperwho later joined in our fun. Albuquerque was Aloft as we approached the Balloon Fiesta Grounds on themorning of Oct 5. Many pilots had launched from local schools bringing the joy of ballooning to the childrenas we enjoyed the Land of Enchantment. Later that day, we gathered wearing red to Support Our Troops atKirtland AFB’s golf course clubhouse for a hot turkey and dressing Welcome dinner. Everyone introducedthemselves and received their embroidered caravan bag with jackets, agenda books, Blaze A Trail programbook, balloon fiesta pins, a 2013 balloon calendar and caravan hangers. To celebrate our 47 th state’s Centennialeveryone enjoyed the balloon decorated Happy 100 th Birthday New Mexico/Welcome SMART cake. Waltand Patsy won the “Who” was the early bird “Owl” bowl set. First timers were recognized. Oldest memberSteve and June and Newest members Jim and Linda were recognized. Camping right on the Balloon FiestaGrounds provided the opportunity to come back ‘n forth anytime to the launch field by school buses. Whileothers were able to sit right in our group area or right in their own RV’s watching the balloons float overheadand at night watch the fireworks. Our mesmerizing experience included watching Dawn Patrols, Mass Ascensions,Balloon Glows, Glowdeos, Flight of the Nations Ascension, Flying Competitions and Special ShapesRodeo. Our AIBF experience went beyond our greatest expectations. The weather was almost perfect andthe blue skies made the kaleidoscope of balloon colors, shapes, and sizes from around the world speculator.Thanks to Doug’s early morning coffee and goodies many SMART members had the energy to become partof a Chase Crew and helped pilots inflate, launch, and land balloons. Our Bee Happy Day found Roger andBonnie taking the first hot air balloon ride in the group in a Bee! Charlie and Dianne, Bruno, Pam Perrin, EdBarre, Al and Nancy also had the ultimate experience of flying in a balloon while several other Chase Crewmembers appreciated the experience with SMART friends and enjoyed hot chocolate and Frito Pie for breakfast!Enjoying the Hot Air Capital of the World was filled with many activities. We toured the ABQ Museum &Old Town. Several of us met the “Code Talkers” at their book signing. The Navajo language was used as asuccessful secret code during WWII, in the South Pacific. The Japanese cryptographers couldn’t break theircode making them responsible for many victories during the war. Getting up early to have a breakfast burritoat the Chasers Club was disappointing. We were so cold and no Launch! Later that day, we ate lunch atSandiago’s Mexican Grill. Then we rode the Sandia Peak tram which is the longest aerial tram in N Americawith a group photo at the top. Many went on to travel, The Turquoise Trail to Madrid or stopped at TinkertownMuseum to enjoy one man’s life as a carver. The “Mad Hatter’s” showed up wearing their decorated hats atour social and Jackie won the group vote with Pam Perrin coming in 2 nd and Chuck Beres coming in 3 rd . Itwas a lot of fun for everyone. Next, we enjoyed the Indian dancers at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. It’sthe Gateway to the nineteen Pueblos in NM. Our Christmas in NM lunch buffet with red and green Chile peppersat El Pinto Mexican Restaurant was delicious. Many watched as fresh peppers were being roasted. Weexchanged gifts at the social and enjoyed NM’s state cookie Bizcochitos. Getting Our Kicks on Route 66 daywe carpooled to Acoma Pueblo Sky City considered being the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in NAmerica. Our guide atop the 367’ sandstone mesa shared his knowledge of his ancestors and the AcomaPueblo. We all enjoyed our journey through time and the artistic art work and pottery of the people who live inthe Pueblo, attend San Esteban del Ray Mission, and who will be buried in the one of the four layers of internmentat the cemetery. Several tasted the freshly baked goodies; fry bread, fruit pies and tamales. The All-U-Can-Eat buffet at Sky City Casino provided many SMART members an opportunity to try their luck at theslots after lunch. We kept looking up at all the balloons knowing God was looking down as pigs flew byalong with panda bears, an elephant, Darth Vader, Hopper T Frog, Spyderpig, Humpty Dumpty, Felix the Cat,Smokey the Bear, Elvis, and many more interesting balloons. The Balloon Museum was informative on thehistory of ballooning. The National Museum of Nuclear Science &History was fascinating and terrifying. Wesaw replicas of Little Boy and Fat Man the atomic bombs that ended WWII. Our group snacks provided everyonewith an opportunity to share our enthusiasm for the balloons and daily activities. Before we knew it, itwas Friday again and we wore our red shirts as we enjoyed sausage, gravy and biscuits at breakfast madeby Tom Wentz. We celebrated a Military appreciation luncheon at Elephant Bar and Grill. The POW/MIAballoon was among our favorites. Collecting balloon cards from pilots was part of the fun of our caravan.Everyone wondered which card would be selected as the “Secret” card for a drawing for a $20 Pizza Hut gift

card. Everyone with the Bee card had a chance and Everett won. “Up,Up, and Away” once more the balloons delighted us on the FarewellMass Ascension as we departed for 3 nights in Santa Fe in time toboard the Santa Fe Southern Railways to Galisteo Basin. We touredNM’s “Roundhouse.” It’s the oldest and only round capital in US. It’s inthe shape of the Zia. This ancient symbol of the sun is also found onthe state flag and on license plates. The quantity and quality of the artwork in the capital was amazing. Then we enjoyed the NM History Museumand The Palace of Governors which is the oldest public buildingin US. The Bataan Memorial Museum provided us with an insight toone of the greatest atrocities of WWII-“The Bataan Death March.”There were more New Mexican POWs of the Japanese “per capita”than any other state. The Loretto Chapel was inspirational with its“miraculous staircase” built by a carpenter who appeared on his donkeywith only a carpenter’s square, a hammer and tubs in which tosoak the wood. It’s made of 33 steps with two full 360 degree turnswith wood found nowhere else in the world using only wooden pegs,no nails or screws. He disappeared as mysteriously as he appearedwithout being paid. Our steak Potluck provided everyone with a hardymeal. The chicken and pizza party with Nancy O’Bryan’s fruit salad was a funway to end our special time together. We said our goodbyes over donuts andcoffee the next morning. Doug and I want to thank everyone for making theAIBF and Santa Fe Caravan a Success. U Did It!REGION & CHAPTER NEWSNM Amigos Oct-2012 MusterThe New Mexico Amigos enjoyed thepleasant fall weather at the Bird WatchersRV Park (near San Antonio, NM)Oct 30 - Nov 2. After getting all the rigsset up, most of the group went into townfor an early dinner. Our hosts Terry andAngel Ortiz provided yummy snacks forour "Happy Hour" just before sunsetwhich gave us a chance to visit and get acquainted with guests. Memberspresent, in addition to our hosts were: Cathy and Ed Osborn; John and LoriBarry; Craig and Terilu Christen; and guests Glenn and Doris Moore (whoare new members now). The next day the group went to the Bosque delApache National Wildlife Refuge where migratory birds and endangered speciesare protected. We saw hundreds of geese, ducks and sandhill cranes.During winter months, cranes, bald eagles and snow geese are abundant.Spring brings warblers, flycatchers and shorebirds. The Visitors Center is atreasure trove of information and also provides a "shopping opportunity" forthe ladies. The Very Large Array of 27 giant dish antennas was another interestingdestination of our group. The National Radio Astronomy Observatoryoperates the VLA and turns naturally-emitted radio waves coming from astronomicalobjects into images that help scientists understand the workingsof stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, pulsars, etc. It's worth the trip and aspecial Open House is held twice yearly to coincide with the Trinity Site atWhite Sands Missile Range. Fort Craig, established in 1854 was built to protecttravel routes and settlements from Indian attacks, but the Civil War Battleof Valverde in 1862 really made the Fort (Con’t) famous. It's an interestingstory and we enjoyed the tour. A trip to that region of the world isn'tcomplete without a world-class green chile cheeseburger at the Owl Bar &Cafe in San Antonio, so that's where we had lunch and all agreed that it de-S*M*A*R*T DISCOUNTS(continued)THE WILD FRONTIERCAMPGROUNDOcala, FL352-629-3540www.wildfrontiercampground. comRAMBLERS REST RV RESORTVenice, FL 941-493-4354www.rvonthego.comRUTLANDER OUTPOST RV PARKLouisburg, KS913-377-2722www.rutlanderoutpost.comCAVE COUNTRY CAMPGROUNDCave City, KY270-773-4678www.cavecountryrv.comLAKESIDE RV PARKLivingston, LA225-686-7676www.lakeside-rvpark.comMAXIE”SCAMPGROUNDBroussard, LA337-837-6200www.maxiescampground.comPECULIAR PARK PLACE RV PARKPECULIAR, MO816-779-6300www.peculiarparkplacervpark.comNWS EARLE RV PARKColts Neck, NJ732-866-2448muriel.smith@navy.milWEST GRAND RV PARKClovis, NM575-762-9240www.westgrandrv.com

serves it's reputation as "one of the top 10 burgers in America" ! Our gracious hosts,Terry and Angel Ortiz set up a delicious pot luck dinner one evening and then wewere entertained by multitudes of sandhill geese flying overhead as the sun set, ontheir way to the Bosque marsh. It was amazing to see so many flocks, in formationand so close that we could hear "chatter" as they gracefully flew by.DUFFERS to play at 2013 SCR and National MustersHey, there, SMART GOLFERS! Bring your clubs to the South Central Regional Muster because an outing is arranged!Tee times are booked with Head Pro Steve Ralston Wednesday, April 17, 2013 beginning at 0930 at BurnsPark Municipal Golf Course, 30 Championship Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72118-3416. (501) 791-8587/8588. (35tees, driving range, 36 regulation holes.)The 18-hole "Tournament" course at the Burns Park Golf Course facility in North Little Rock,Arkansas features 5,725 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. The course rating is 65.1 and it has a slope rating of 102. Designed by SteveRalston, the Tournament golf course opened in 1961. The 18-hole "Championship" course at the Burns Park Golf Course facility in North Little Rock,Arkansas features 6,352 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 69.7 and it has a slope rating of 116. Please note thetournament is the 17 th , which necessitates your arrival the 16 th . Be sure to check YES in the “Participate in a GolfTournament” BOX on the registration form. That way your name will get back to the DUFFERS Tournament ChairmanCharley LeBlanc and Don Vardell, Chapter President. Now, on to Sedalia, MO for what is shaping up to be anexciting, well-organized muster with lots of thought by the nearly 100 volunteer staff to help you make your experienceabsolutely memorable. Go ahead and send in your registration form so you take full advantage. Golf will be atWhitman AFB and Charley LeBlanc has confirmed the basic arrangements. Remember to check on the registrationform that you want to play golf. This outing will be FUN. As always, if you are able to gather any donations to helpsupport SMART veteran service projects, please do so. Let Charlie, Herb Whitfield or me know, and bring them along.There have been a few initial discussions about our group of golfers supporting the needs of our veterans in our regionsand through the national tournament. Look for more discussion on this topic. If this got you thinking, go aheadand share with us. You should all have all the DUFFERS email addresses. (smart12843@gmail.com) We are lookingto organize a “play golf stop” somewhere along a major route to Sedalia. This came up at our annual meeting. Yourinput is welcome. Additionally, your input regarding any facet of this traditional national muster tournament is alsovery welcome. Your board hopes to have most of the action items from our annual meeting completed by March2013. Included will be our local rules guide and other organizational updates. Look for a report by email. Please reconfirmyour email address with DUFFERS Volunteer Secretary Paula Perdue ASAP. (paulaperdue@hotmail.com)Please visit the SMART website often and watch your inbox for personal email and SMART E-NEWS. Both will haveDUFFERS info as it is developed. Don Vardell, President, SMART DUFFERSMississippi Magnolias Chapter members witnessed installation of anew leadership team for 2013 installed Dec 7 by SMART National 1st V-P LarrySockwell in an official ceremony at the Chapter’s Christmas Muster, UnionCounty Fairgrounds, New Albany, MS. Don Vardell is the new president, movingup from the Chapter V-P post. Treasurer is Gerald Durbin, who brings awealth of diverse leadership experiences; New Secretary Carol Vardell willserve in her first Chapter leadership office. Muster Master is Ann Olvany. Otherchapter leadership posts are open. “Our Chapter is most fortunate to have former chapter secretary AnnOlvany remains on the Board. In her new capacity, she will provide critical continuity and experience as shebrings her calm enthusiasm to her Muster Master post,” said Don. “I look forward to a personally rewarding

(con’t) year for every member of this chapter as we move to increaseour interaction and make more opportunities to enjoy eachother.” From this showing of volunteerism, Magnolias are respondingto SMART 1st V-P Sockwell’s SMART E-NEWS article last monthwhich encouraged members – both men and women - to step upand volunteer as chapter leaders. Larry says don’t be shy. “Youknow more than you think you do, you’ll always have help available,and you might just surprise yourself.”The South Carolina Patriots October muster washeld in the Blue Ridge Mountains at Creekwood Farm RVPark in Maggie Valley, NC. The fall leaves were at theirpeak of changing colors; so much that at a distance thepanorama resembled a Thomas Kinkade painting. Theweather was delightful and we had good attendance. Two profitableactivities and one charitable event were held. First, raffle ticketswere sold for a large country ham. This provided an opportunity fornonmember RVers in the park to participate and get informationabout S.M.A.R.T. Second, a large auction was held. Richard Mishlerfunctioned in the role of auctioneer. Members contributed items thatwould be desirable to those whom needed them. The event netted ourchapter $347.00. Many members choose to do volunteer work viastuffing hundreds of envelops on behalf of Maranatha Farm locatedin Georgia. The farm receives sick and injured homeless animalsfrom all over the southeast. This past year the organization was ableto find over 130 loving new homes for the animals. If you would liketo learn more about this fine organization you may contact KarenWilkins at karenwilkins379@yahoo.com. Finally, the club enjoyedgreat food and fellowship at the SagebrushSteak House. Next muster willbe held at Ocean Lakes Campgroundin Myrtle Beach, SC We invite eachof you to join us at any muster. Pleasecontact David Arrowsmithatdrarrow@bellsouth.net. Pat CaldwellTwo DUFFERS foursomes played golf as part of therecent LA Cajun muster Nov. 26 Lakeside RV Park, Livingston,LA. Muster Host and Duffers TournamentChairman Charley Leblanc had prizes for all players.The team of James Heldt, Paul Moniz, Don Vardell and Gary Zickwon second place!!! Nonetheless it was another great day on thegolf course, particularly enjoyable, asalways, was the camaraderie. The eightenjoyed a light lunch together followingplay. Oh, the other team members?Francis Arceneaux, Bill Blansfield, LenMays, and Charley LeBlanc.S*M*A*R*T DISCOUNTS(continued)THE OLD MILL RV PARK & EVENTCENTERGaribaldi, OR503-322-0322www.oldmill.usNASHVILLE COUNTRY RV PARKGoodlettsville, TN615-859-0348www.nashvillecountryrvpark.comTWO RIVERS CAMPGROUNDNashville, TN615-883-8559www.tworiverscampground.comLAKERIDGE RV PARK INCGun Barrel City, TX903-887-4212www.lakeridgepark.comJOHNSON CREEK RVRESORT & PARKIngram (Kerriville), TX830-367-3300www.johnsonccreekreresort.comSOMEWHERE RV PARKMineola, TX903-564-5772www.somewhere-rv.comAMERICAN HERITAGE RV PARKWilliamsburg, VA757-566-2133www.americanheritagervpark.comTALL CHIEF RV RESORTFall City, WA425-222-0778www.rvonthego.comDOWNTOWN RV PARKWatson Lake, Yukon867-536-2646

South Florida Gold Coasters October MusterAnother great muster was held in Port St Lucie, Florida where we visited the National UDT and Navy SEALmuseum http://www.navysealmuseum.com A very knowledgeable docent provided historical informationabout the early days of the SEALS during WW II and an overview of the exhibits. We then toured the museumand saw an amazing display of weapons, special SEAL equipment, and information on some of their“unclassified” operations. On display is the actual 10,000 pound, fiberglass lifeboat that was the epicenterof a hijacking by Somalian pirates on Easter Sunday April 2009. Three of the pirates held the Maersk Alabama’scaptain, Richard Phillips, hostage for four days on this lifeboat before U.S. Navy SEALs shot themdead, freeing the captain. We also took a narrated historical and ecological river cruise on the North Fork ofthe St. Lucie River http://www.stlucierivercruise.com Besides these activities, we still had time for the normalmuster fun things including bean bag baseball, cards, too much food, and the fun of seeing old friendsand making new ones! Check out our future musters and join us for a great time! John Steinbauer, PresidentTRI-STATE PANHANDLERSThe Tri-State Panhandler Joined with the White Sands Chapterfor a joint muster in October. Beautiful fall weather drew arecord turnout of 32 rigs to Anchors Away RV Park in Foley Alabama.Foley is a great destination with its proximity to theGulf, the abundance of outlet malls, RV dealers and a CampingWorld. The muster was hosted by Carmen & Elaine Ciardello,Bill & Linda Hayes, Jim & Gerry Pence, Les & Lee Harris and Ted Cunningham.The selection of meals included Spaghetti and Gumbo. The Italian influencewas provided by the culinary prowess of Carmen Ciardello. Tri-State celebratedtheir chapter’s 16 th anniversary with cake and ice cream. Carol Herrera,whose spouse was the chapter’s 1 st President,presided over the cutting of the cake. Aspecial guest at the mus-ter was SMART memberWarren Kelly with hissignature Danforth Anchorsecuring his motorhome in place and hisflag with a white star ona blue field flying high.Was it a rank flag or astate flag, you’ll have toask Warren to get the answer. The 50/50drawings were won bySandi Burns and WarrenKelly. A raucous auction raised money to fund the chapter’s New Year’s celebration.Auctioneers Richard Pendleton and Yuille Young provided a hilariousfun-filled evening. The chapter elected Dick Nallick as President, TomDillon as Vice-President, Carol Kuzma as Treasurer and Chuck Kuzma as Secretaryfor 2013. They will take office in January. Carol Kuzma reportingTo all Quilter'sHere are your instructions for the2013 Quilt. To be raffled at the 2013National. It is called "A DoubleSliced Layer Cake" You will need 810in squares in civil war fabric (ormuted colors) in red/white & blue, nobright colors. You will measure 31/2 in. on the 10 in. squares and cut,then cut in half, so you have 16 - 13/4 by 5 in squares. then with the leftover 8 6 1/2 in. pieces you will cutthem in half and have 16 3 1/4 by 5 inpieces. Then you will mix up thepieces and sew, one 1 3/4 to a 3 1/4in. piece, do that twice, then sew thetwo pieces together, so it makes a 91/2 square Make 8 of these, if wehave extras, we will be making laprobes out of the extras for the VA, Ifyou put the name in Google it willcome up with better instructions anda video to watch. Thanks, Pleasesend to me before April 1st, 2013Karen Dietrich 39625 Quartz DriveZephyrhills, FL 33540 847-507-0823

SMART Cajuns This year for the first time, the Cajuns decided to muster after the Thanksgiving holidays and had somuch fun; they are considering doing this again. Charles and Dianne LeBlanc, hosts of this muster, greeted about 28 rigs at LakeviewRV in Livingston, LA and provided bountiful meals, games, opportunities for socializing, nice door prizes and a great projectfor donations of our 50/50 raffle and silent auctions. The weather did not want to cooperate, so the Cajuns played their bean bagtoss tournament inside the club house, and it did not stop them from having fun. The turkey cooking in the fryers and the cooking ofthe seafood gumbo was still managed by Charles LeBlanc and Lee Fontenot underneath the club house pavilion. As usual the Cajunsdid not go hungry. Our first night of the muster had guests Tommy Jarreau, Commander of the Purple Heart Order, MikeMcNaughton, Outreach Director of the Louisiana Veteran Affairs, and Larry Hess, one of the organizers of Support Our War Heroes.The Cajuns, once hearing Larry speak about the efforts to help our veterans in the Louisiana and Mississippi area, voted atthe business meeting to donate $685 to this organization. This was a combination of the 50/50 raffle, silent auctions, and personaldonations. The Cajuns also voted to send $100 to SMART HQ to help balance the budget and while in a generous mood, the memberspassed a hat around to collect donations for the two staff members to receive Christmas gift cards. The January, 2012 musterwill again be in San Marcos, TX at the Canyon Trails RV Resort with many of the Cajuns traveling down into the Valley where theywill stay at the VIP La Feria West RV Park for about two weeks. This is a no-host muster and those Cajuns who are members ingood standing will not have to pay a muster fee. There will be a February muster in Rayne, LA hosted by the widows and widowersof the SMART Cajuns.Charles Le-Blanc holdingfried turkeywith Bill BlansfieldholdinglidCompetitorsin the beanbag tossgame atLivingstonDenny Olvany, LarrySockwell, LarryPousson, TommyJarreau, Larry Hessand wife, ChuckKuzmaIn Memory of…..Our Deepest Sympathy goes outto the families of:A.C. Autrey #6278Prattville, ALNorma Piercespouse of Richard Pierce #11139Allentown, PAJohn Manter #5023spouse of NancyGlastonbury, CTMarcia Pearsonspouse of Bobby Pearson #5950Jacksonville, NCErvin Christen #13507father of Craig Christen #10700West Lake, OH(Call or email HQ for mailing addressto send a condolence card.)S*M*A*R*T STORE PRICES:RESALESMART Decals 3” $ 1.00SMART Decals 6” $ 1.80SMART Decals 9” $ 2.50SMART Bumper Stickers $ 2.00SMART Cloth Emblem 3 ¼” $ 3.00SMART Cloth Emblem 8 ½” $ 6.75SMART Iron-On 9” $ 1.00SMART Visors (Red, White, Blue) $ 5.50SMART Hats (Red, White, Blue) $ 6.75SMART Song CD $10.00SMART Uncle Sam Recruiting Banner$40.00 (includes S&H)SMART Tags $3.75SMART Name Badges$ 7.50 (includes S&H)3,4, or 6 hole stands for flags $2.25 ea4x6” Military flags $2.00 eaNOTE: Postage is not included. We charge actual shipping / postagecost. Please send payment to Headquarters: SMART, 600 UniversityOffice Blvd # 1-A, Pensacola, FL 32504Thank you for stopping by National Headquarters and visitingwith us!Greg & Betty Ferris, Lamar & Dian Enfinger, Rich Trench, Bill Littell,Jerry & Sandy Sweeney, Shirley Newton, James Pence, Tom Dillon,Larry Sockwell, Paul & Margie Moniz.

S*M*A*R*T CHAPTERSUpdates are posted on the website at www.smartrving.orgREG CHAPTER P/NAME P/CITY P/ST P/EMAIL P/PH#NE REGION DIRECTOR STAN MCKAY sjmckay3@verizon.net 609-241-1106SMART YANKEES RICHARD THAYER MIDDLEBORO MA dktrsel@juno.com 508-245-8964EMPIRE SMARTS JIM HARTMANN FULTONVILLE NY jimsally704@gmail.com 518-421-0312PA KEYSTONERS DICK PIERCE ALLENTOWN PA piercert@aol.com 610-868-8081CBC DAVID MURPHY ROCKVILLE MD david.murphy.1@hotmail.com 301-984-9312JERSEY DEVILS ED JENNINGS BUENA NJ ejrjen@verizon.net 856-697-1706SMART CATS VIC MURON CHESAPEAKE VA muronwvic@yahoo.com 757-319-1452SE REGION DIRECTOR ED MOYER edenmoyer@rocketmail.com 941-626-6326SMART SC PATRIOTS DAVID ARROWSMITH YORK SC drarrow@bellsouth.net 803-628-1154FL BUCCANEERS DALE HAINES WAUCHULA FL dalekay@hardeemail.com 863-773-6339FL SUNSHINE STEVE JACKSON PALM COAST FL cob650@hotmail.com 386-445-3696GA RAMBLERS MARJORIE RHODES MARRIETTA GA marju4rew@gmail.com 770-565-3327CHATTAHOOCHEE DRIFTERS DAVID WEIS KINGLAND GA dweis74@hotmail.com 912-674-9347GULF COAST EAGLES EUGENE BENUZZI PORT CHARLOTTE FL gbenuzzi@comcast.net 941-629-9171TRI STATE REBELS JOHN BRADBERR WOODSTOCK GA johnniebrad@gmail.com 951-836-1930FL SPACE COAST GARY WILSON MELBOURNE FL wgary1427@aol.com 321-259-6704SMART TARHEELS GEORGE GAZI FAYETTEVILLE NC ggaziano@embarqmail.com 910-425-7467FL ROADRUNNERS LARRY SHIELDS CRESTVIEW FL larryshields352@gmail.com 352-408-0260SOUTH FL GOLD COASTERS JOHN STEINBAUER PLANTATION FL kjsteinbauer@comcast.net 954-514-7340NC REGION DIRECTOR DALE HERTZFELD dalnglor@yahoo.com 419-260-2071NORTHERN ILLINOIS JACK DIETRICH LAKEMOOR IL kdiet4948@aol.com 847-502-0823GREAT LAKES DAVID JONES NORTON SHORES MI e8sldr@frontier.com 231-759-7803WISCONSIN SMARTS DAVID RUHNKE POYNETTE WI dgruhnke@yahoo.com 608-345-0101OHIO VALLEY ED PATE CECILIA KY callitik@hotmail.com 270-862-2265SC REGION DIRECTOR DENNY OLVANY olvanydna@gmail.com 601-798-4888SMART CAJUNS LARRY POUSSON WELSH LA larrypousson@live.com 337-526-2888ALABAMA SMARTS JIM FERGUSON DOZIER AL ferguson@centurylink.net 334-388-5858ARKANSAS DIAMONDS TOM PEARCY BELLA VISTA AR tspearcy@gmail.com 479-855-4666MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS DENNY OLVANY CARRIERE MS olvanydna@gmail.com 601-798-4888ARKANSAS HOGS JIM CASE PIERCE CITY MO twocases62@yahoo.com 417-476-2183TRI STATE PANHANDLERS TOM DILLON PENSACOLA FL usafdillenjer@att.net 850-478-5769ROCKY TOPS ED PATE CECILIA KY callitik@hotmail.com 270-862-2265WHITE SANDS JIM PENCE PENSACOLA FL jpence65@cox.net 850-456-0032NMW REGION DIRECTOR BOB KNIGHT bknight@pixius.net 620-899-9992KANSAS CAVALRY DIANA HART HUTCHINSON KS dkhart@pixius.net 620-665-6235SMART MOHAWKS JANET BLAND CLEVER MO blandjanetk@gmail.com 417-612-1903MIDWAY USA DONALD MCDIFFETT ENID OK smartusa2010@yahoo.com 785-341-9115COLORADO ROCKIES GARY WILLIAMS HAYDEN CO cargar@springsips.com 970-276-3894SMW REGION DIRECTOR DON DANIEL honneyman@pldi.net 405-485-3694OK SMARTS DANNY KING ALTUS OK 2kings6@sbcglobal.net 580-482-3114SMART TEXANS GERALD DAVIS COMANCHE TX geraldddavis1@verizon.net 817-964-0451ALAMO SMARTS JAMES HELDT TOMBALL TX jasheldt@yahoo.com 281-334-5120NEW MEXICO AMIGOS JOHN BARRY LAS CRUCES NM barrys88005@comcast.net 575-541-8114NW REGION DIRECTOR JON KATIN jonandnancy2@comcast.net 541-220-9476INLAND EMPIRE RICHARD HOPKINS CENTRALIA WA hopkins147@comcast.net 360-736-5943SO SMART ROB COMRIE WOLF CREEK OR retcntryboy@aol.com 541-218-6543SW REGION DIRECTOR BOB BENNETT elbob0@hotmail.com 520-236-8066CA WARRIORS LYNN CUSTER FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA blcuster@sbcglobal.net 714-775-6863AZ ROADRUNNERS ROBERT BENNETT HEREFORD AZ elbobo@hotmail.com 520-366-0551SO CALIFORNIA BOB VERNLUND MORENO VALLEY CA bobanddoly@verizon.net 951-243-3355SMART KOFAS JERRY LECKRONE YUMA AZ leckronerv@aol.com 928-345-2403AZ TUMBLEWEEDS SALLY KAVANAUGH SUN CITY WEST AZ ladysallyk@msn.com 623-910-1276CHAN ILS SEAGULLS ROY ALLEN VENTURA CA royallen1@juno.com 805-794-5666DIEGO CRUISERS JOE FAGAN POWAY CA joefagan@cox.net 858-391-1038GOLDENGATE BOB RYDBECK CASTRO VALLEY CA bobrydbeck@att.net 510-582-2498ATLG REGION DIRECTOR PAUL RIDER afchap@gmail.com 903-574-1217STAR JACKIE WEIS KINGSLAND GA pesoweis@hotmail.com 912-729-4142SMART SOLO’S RICHARD MCGUIRE PENSACOLA FL rickalmcguire@bellsouth.net 850-433-1249COMPUTER USERS ED PATE CECILIA KY callitik@hotmail.com 270-862-2265SMART FULLTIMERS ROGER BRUCE LIVINGSTON TX silver_fox_78219@yahoo.com 210-663-2197SMART DUFFERS DON VARDELL PASCAGOULA MS smart12843.2013@yahoo.com 228-623-1197SMART NOMADS CHUCK TAMBORINO PINSON AL dgrandpaslove@aol.com 602-793-3936SMART TRAVELING SQ JOHN FARRELL BELLA VISTA AR smartrnr@cox.net 479-855-4778

S*M*A*R*T APPLICATION for MEMBERSHIP (Please print clearly)Fees Payable with this form to: SMARTMail to: SMART, 600 University Office Blvd #1A, Pensacola, FL 32504______________________________________________________________________________________________________Applicant’s LAST Name First Initial Spouse’s First Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________________Mailing Address City State Zip Code_______________________________________________________________________________________________________Home Phone # Cell # Email AddressReferred by:________________ (SMART Member # of referring SMART member)SMART is a Veterans Organization 501(c)(19); and REQUIRED to have the following information.Branch of Service__________________ Year Entered Service__________________ Year Service Ended____________________New Member Badge comes with the New Member Packet; Spouse Badge must be purchased for $7.50.Member Preferred 1 st Name:________________________________ Optional Info:_____________________________(i.e. city, state, branch of service, duty status)Spouse Preferred 1 st Name:__________________________________ Optional Info:_____________________________(i.e. city, state, branch of service, duty status)MEMBERSHIP FEES: Check Appropriate CategoryYes, I would like to apply for the Reduced Cost 2-year membership. This offer requires Chapter Membership within 3months of joining. The 1-year rate shown below provides 2 years of membership. Details furnished upon receipt of this form.Regular renewal rates apply. Check this block and the membership category below. Only memberships 1a, 1b, & 2a are eligiblefor this membership offer.1. Regular Membership:1a. Regular Member: Active/Retired US Military Services, NOAA, USPHS, or Congressional Medalof Honor Recipients. New member packet fee $15 + $45 annual dues = $60. See above for 2-yearmembership offer.1b. Family Member: Both parties must be Regular member eligible and submit individual applications.New member packet fee $15 + $65 annual dues = $80. See above for 2-year membership offer.2. Associate Membership:2a. Associate Member: Honorably discharged veterans US Military Services: Fee $15 (New MemberPacket) + $45 annual dues = $60. See above for 2-year membership offer.2b. Associate Spouse: Spouse of a Member. Fee $15 – 1 ST year annual dues (Memberpacket fee is waived) + $7.50 for name badge (optional) = $22.50. Regular renewal rates apply.2c. Associate Widows/Widowers: Fee $15 (New Member Packet) + $30 annual dues = $45.2d. Canadian, NATO/SEATO: Fee $20 (New Member Packet) + $50 annual dues = $703. Social Member: must be former SMART member and no longer travel in an RV, annual dues=$25**NOTE: Most mail forwarding Services DO NOT forward 3 rd class mail – If you desire 1 st class mailings of “The SMART Traveler”magazine, please add $10/year with your payment.**I certify with Honor the information I have provided is true and correct.Applicant Signature Date _______________

Welcome and Congratulationsto the following New Members and Their Sponsors# Member & Spouse ___City, State Sponsor13613 Betty Ferris (Gregory) Holly Springs, MS G Ferris13614 Cosmo Baccomo (Kathleen) Lugoff, SC J Gardner13615 Richard Trench (Margaret) Dallas, Ga S Posey13616 Amilcar Bezares (Claudia) Jacksonville, FL E Barre13617 Robert Martin (Suzanne) Hampstead, NH article13618 Bulus LeFlore (Gwendolin) Carthage, MS D Olvany13619 Tony Spahn (Rita) Greenwood, AR K Wheeler13620 Zenas Hoeffliger (Judy) New Berlin, IL S Posey13621 Follett Forest (Suzette) Cathys Valley, CA internet13622 Suzette Forest (Follett) Cathys Valley, CA internet13623 Stanley Griffith (Catherine)Auburndale, FL J Weis13624 Catherine Griffith (Stanley)Auburndale, FL J Weis13625 Jonni Noller (Bill) Tomah, WI J Hale13626 Bill Noller (Jonni) Tomah, WI J Hale13627 David Scubelek (Sybilla) Hemet, CA L Custer13628 John Swanson (Jana) Thousand Oaks, CA J Katin13629 Jana Swanson (John) Thousand Oaks, CA J Katin13630 Wayne Currier (Pam) San Antonio, TX13631 Gary Gibson (Vickie) Fort Worth, TX T Roman13632 Allen Willequer (Penny) Wyoming, NY A Haynes13633 Penny Willequer (Allen) Wyoming, NY A Haynes13634 Lorraine St. Louis-Riesner Dade City, FL P Proctor13635 James Collard (Dorthy) Anchorage, AK M Lynch13636 Gisele Dillon (Tom) Pensacola, FL T Dillon13637 Glenn Moore (Doris) Las Cruces, NM J Barry13638 Doris Moore (Glenn) Las Cruces, NM J Barry13639 Elba Bennett (Bob) Hereford, AZ B Bennett13640 Norman Guy (Katrina) Calgary, AB Canada13641 Jon Simms (Geri) La Vernia, TX R Bruce13642 James Kelloms (Elsie) Benton, AR K Wheeler13643 John Mohnhaupt Conway, AR P Maglievaz13644 Lynn Zillmer (Ken) Harrisville, PA K Zillmer13645 Bernice Eisenhauer Mt. Hope, KS D Hart13646 Juanita Jordan (Covah) Burleson, TX C Jordan13647 Henry Babin (Janice) Orange City, FL13648 Arthur Bjornestad (Sylvia H) Westlake Village, CA J Katin13649 Barry Roose (Diane) Ramsey, MN13650 Diane Roose (Barry) Ramsey, MN13651 Thaw Ria (Bill) Orange Park, FL B ThawNational Headquarters would like tothank all the Chapters and SMART Members fortheir Donations to National to help with the expensesthis year. We have made it over onespeed bump thanks to you!Chapters with giving hearts! ……STAR Chapter $500.Great Lakes $200.Full-timers $200.Nomads $200.Southern California $200.Florida Buccaneers $180.00Computer Users $100.Arkansas Diamonds $100.Arkansas Hogs $100.South Carolina Patriots $100.Mississippi Magnolias $100.SMART Cajuns $100.New Year's Greetings to one andall, Hope that your Christmas holidayswere enjoyable ones. It's COLD here inthe Arkansas Ozarks ( and should be).Anyhow now that a New Year eventsare now beginning it's time to reviewand update your two (2) SurvivingSpouse Assistance Program ( SSAP)documents and plans. With the gracious and expert help ofVicki Tripp, SMART SW Region member there have beenseveral items that have been revised / updated to betterassist you and all of us in these matters. Please view thedocuments on the SMART websitewww.smart@smartrving.org. ( menu selection 16 ; SurvivingSpouse Assistance) and initiate your planning processes.....mightbe a great New Year's resolution. If youneed any assistance or advice please contact myself orany of the SSAP Team. Additionally, we would encourageyou to call and make an appointment with your local County/ Parrish etc. Veteran's Services Officer (VSO) or theRetired Activities Office (RAO) at a nearby military installationto include Guard and Reserve installations. Theymay review the document needs and assist you in recoveryof any missing items. They will also become a friendlyand caring "friend" in time of need. So make plans to visiteither the VSO or RAO as soon as possible. Follow this upwith visits to your local Social Security Administration( SSA) office. It's also a "timely" matter to check the statusof your ID Cards, DEERS status and eRAS and myPAYaccounts. Again check with your VSO of RAO for assistancein those matters. If you do not know what the termsDEERS, eRAS and myPay Accounts refer to it's "HighTime" for you and family members to become familiar withall aspects of each item.. This good advice for all. All theSSAP team and SMART leadership wish you the Best in2013 and beyond, Christian Eck SSAP team member andcoordinator.

R & R Committee Chair -Sherwin StielowThe National has came and went. Had agreat time with all of our old friends and 44new first timers friends we met. Dorothyand I left the National for a 2 day stop atSedalia, Mo. to do our part helping withthe 2013 National. There were a fewproblems that came to our attention from the National, OurNational BOD and staff did a great job of working throughthese items. Most important to everyone is not let thingslike this occur in the future.E-mail letter of Congratulations was sent to Al Haynes#12358 for his 2012 RECRUITER OF THE YEAR AWARD.I see that Al has now recruited 8 more new members fromhis Good Sam Samboree event. More will be said aboutthis in follow up. While at the National I was contacted by amember of SE Region about the possibility of forming anew Chapter at or around THE VILLAGES. Hq. was contactedand received their records of SMART membership inthat area. Letter was sent to this interested person with CCto BOD and the SE Regional Director for follow up. I am ofthe opinion that this will be taken care by SE Director.While at the National, a visit was made at all of theVendor booths. Observed that none of the Venders hadany SMART applications on display. Even though severalwere SMART members. Suggested to all vendors thatwould be would appreciate if they would have an SMARTapplication display at all future events that they were at.SMART or otherwise. One of the vendors was a memberof a Nationwide African American RV club. Two email contactswere made to their National Hq., another contact wasmade via. public service to their Regional type director forcentral US. Attempt was made to have this club considerforwarding to their veteran membership information aboutSMART. As of this date nothing has occurred from thiscontact. This has been placed in my inactive file for thistime. If anyone knows of any African American Veteranswho belong to this org., please make an attempt to pass oninformation about SMART.Received information from Christian Eck about a applicationgiven out that was effecting the Arkansas Diamonds.There were several emails sent by a number of ArkansasDiamonds about this application. They [CLOSED THEDEAL] on this application. Great recruiting by all. Mythanks to all for doing well. This is the type of recruiting andfollow that needs to be done by all Regions. More aboutthis later.New SMART Application was being put together by ourHq. staff. Input and suggestions was given by many tocome up with the best possible application. Several of mysuggestions were accepted on this new application. a. It isalso my suggestion that each SMART member could printapplications from the SMART www site. To save on printingat home you can bring the application up to print, thenkey in SHADES OF GRAY to print the application out.Save a lot on color ink.Many of our SMART membership belong to Good SamClubs. The August/September 2012 issue of their magazinehad several great articles from their CEO about MilitaryVeterans and how Good Sam International could help withVeterans. An article was produced with the help of almostall of our BOD and others to get a positive write up into anupcoming Good Sam Magazine. After hitting one brick wallafter another trying to find the correct person to guide ourSMART/GOOD SAM story to their publication. We foundthe POC. The article is into them. Now, we have to waitand see if it will be published. More will follow on this issue.Nov. 1st the Kansas Big First Tea Party hosted a Veteranappreciation day in Hays, Ks.. Dorothy and I set up aSMART Recruiting table [FREE- $75.00 charge waved forus]. We did not do much if any good at this event. Threeapplications were handed out to interested veterans. Hq.Staff brought to my attention if a Chapter closing. My inputwas given to 2nd VP Christen about this issue. This is aRegional issue, nothing can be done now about the problemthat may have lead to this Chapter closing. The onlything that National can do is through Retention efforts [thereare several] help all Regions with Retention questions andproblems. Please everyone do your part for retention. Addto the list things that each Region can do.DO NOT SWEEP ANY PROBLEM UNDER THE RUG.The following are some of the areas that I am working on atthis time. But first, "LET ME BE CLEAR ON ONE POINT",I will clear everything through the BOD and Hq. Staff beforeputting anything official out to membership. I am not anelected official, I serve at the pleasure of the National Presidentand BOD.[BAD FISHING DAYS]. The hope when FISHING isthat the big trophy will swim by and be attracted to thebait. Just a little side note on fishing. In my fishing boatthere are at least 10 fishing poles, and assume about 500different lures. Over $5.000.00 lures and fishing items,JUST TO ATTRACT THAT ONE BIG FISH.We know that many organizations are having problemswith membership. In fact it seems that the word MANYshould be changed to ALL. I am not a big reader. Look atmagazines of interest to me. Always look at the first fewpages where their CEO and Editors have items of interest.For the most part all of these items have to do with R & R.The American LEGION magazine. Their Commandernotes that there are an estimated 16 million eligible veterans,but the LEGION only has 2.4 million members. Theyhave set a goal of 3.3 million membership. Am starting towork on a program to get SMART articles into the LEGIONmag.. Have talked to HQ., been advised me that nothingwas being done in this area at this time. Hq. suggested thatwe could advertise for them and they for us as a www. spot.More to follow on this.VFW Magazine. Same as the Legion. Will be workingon this are of [free] advertising on the www. page. Am lookingat getting the VFW and LEGION to advertise in theTraveler. More to follow on this item.RV Dealership Possibility of forwarding to local RVdealership our E-News. What benefit would the dealer getfrom our E-News? Or would they just delete this-- as Junkmail? Have talked to a couple of RV Dealers here in Kansas.Being we are non-profit and military veterans, wheysuggested the possibility that they would put SMART ontheir www. page as a link. Talked to Hq. We can do thesame for them on the e-News page. With Hq. only able to

send out 50 emails at a click, group the dealer to Areas that would benefit them. Working on this as we speak. I am ofthe opinion that the ONE of the most important issues we need to address is communication between members, chapter,regions and National. We are not talking to each other about the GOOD THINGS that happen. We are quick topoint out something that has went wrong. But almost never communicate the things that are working in this area ofR&R.We as veterans, because of what we have done in the military are [Comfortable where we are in life, also withwhat we have done - and - We do not have to explain ourselves to others]. This is a lot like my Kansas HighwayPatrol family of 27 years. The KHP only hired those who were capable of standing on their own, thinking on their feetand looking after their charge [the Kansas citizens]. Way back then, it was the Kansas Farm Boy/Girl who receivedthe honor of serving. Also a military veteran received extra points in the hiring process. You got it correct! This type ofperson is very hard to supervise. Enough for now. Much to windy today to go FISHING. SherwinStielow #6047 R&R chairperson.REGIONAL MUSTERS FOR 20132013 South West Regional MusterApril 8 - 12, 2013Wine Country RV ParkPaso Robles, CA2013 North Mid-West RegionalMusterMay 15 - 19, 2013Island Grove Regional Park501 North 14th Ave., Greely, CO2013 South Mid-West Regional MusterMarch 5-9, 2013Alamo Fiesta RV ResortBoerne, TXHost: Jay & Jane Maustjjrw2@aol.com210-590-33802013 South Central Regional MusterApril 17-21, 2013Downtown Riverside RV Park inNorth Little Rock, Arkansas

S*M*A*R*T MUSTER CALENDAR 2013See Region News or call “Contact Person” for specific directions to muster location. Every effort is made to list CORRECT info—ifin doubt, call HQ or call CONTACT PERSON listed. For updates go to www.smartrving.org and click on Muster Calendar.JANUARY 20137-11 Lazy Days RV CampgroundSeffner, FLHost: FL BuccaneersContact: Jeff Stephens813-854-437810 Wichita RV ShowKansas Coliseum1229 E 85 th St NValley Center, KSHost: Midway USAContact: Larry & Shirley Collins316-722-7755Dinner after the RV show9-12 Auggie’s Quail Trail RV ResortGila Bend, AZHost: AZ Tumbleweeds &AZ Roadrunners14-18 Florida Gateway ResortJasper, FL386-792-2692Host: Tri-State Rebels21-23 Canyon Trails RV ResortSan Marcos, TXHost: CajunsJan 28-Key West MusterFeb2 Trumbo Annex,Key WestHost: Gulf Coast EaglesFEBRUARY 20132 Ryan’s CaféRaymore, MOHost: MohawksContact: Lloyd Barningham816-331-62343-8 Wine country RV ResortPasco Robles, CAHost: Golden GateContact: Tome Wentz916-826-7636tomwentz@sbcglobal.net6-10 Southern Palms RV ResortEustis, FLHost: DriftersContact: Jay & Sheila Rubin727-364-639811-15 Sunshine Travel RV ResortVero Beach, FLHost: South FL Gold CoastersContact: Kathy Steinbauer210-386-9024kjsteinbauer@comcast.net11-15 Lake Park RV ParkLake Elsinore, CAHost: So CalContact: CrowderCrowderfam@aol.com13-15 Sonrise VillageCocoa, FLHost: FL SunshineContact: Tony & Cathy Korvas321-242-808920 Village Ins Community RoomBella Vista, ARHost: AR DiamondsContact: Executive Board479-855-466626-28 Rayne Civic CenterGreen RoomRayne, LAHost: CajunsMARCH 20134-8 Torrey Oaks RV & Golf ResortBowling Green, FLHost: FL BuccaneersContact: Kathy Bader352-621-36795-9 Alamo Fiesta RV ResortBoerne, TXSMW Regional MusterContact: Jay & Jane Maust210-590-3380Jjrw2@aol.com6-9 Distant Drums RV ResortCamp Verde, AZHost: AZ Tumbleweeds20 Village Ins Community RoomBella Vista, ARHost: AR DiamondsContact: Executive Board479-855-466618-22 Pine Mountain VEPine Mountain, GA706-663-4329Host: Tri-State RebelsContact: John Horton706-831-3454Jhorto241@aol.comAPRIL 20131-5 Zachary Taylor RV ResortLake Okeechobee, FLHost: South FL Gold CoastersContact: Kathy Steinbauer210-386-9024kjsteinbauer@comcast.net8-12 Up-Country MusterGateway ResortJasper, FLHost: Gulf Coast Eagles8-12 Wine Country RV ParkPasco Robles, CASW Regional Muster17-21 Oaks N PinesLake City, FLHost: FL SunshineContact: Steve Jackson386-445-369617-21 Downtown Riverside RV ParkNorth Little Rock, ARSC Regional MusterContact: Christian EckSmart10236@gmail.com25-28 Osage Prairie RV Park1501 North Osage BlvdNevada, MO 64772www.camptheprairie.comHost: Midway USA &MohawksContact: Jerry & Jane Patton316-204-7911April 29- Pelican RoostMay3 Mayport, FLHost: FL BuccaneersContact: Kathy Bader352-621-3679MAY 20131-5 Holiday Trav-L-ParkChattanooga, TNHost: Rocky Top &Ohio ValleyContact: Joy & Nancy Duncan423-344-6840wjduncan@epbfi.com15-19 NMW Regional MusterGreeley, COHost: CO Rockies20-22 Twin Grove Resort & CampgroundPine Grove, PAHost: PA KeystonersContact: Dick & Pat Tracy610-207-2016dtracy@ptd.net20-24 Spring Lake RV ParkCrossville, TN931-707-1414Host: Tri-State RebelsContact: Robyn Hamlington &Cork Phillips931-707-9093romham@aol.comJUNE 20133-7 Jolly Roger Travel ParkGrassy Key(Marathon), FLjrtp.comHost: South FL Gold CoastersContact: Kathy Steinbauer210-386-9024kjsteinbauer@comcast.net5-9 Diamond LakesOwensboro, KYHost: Rocky Top &Ohio ValleyContact: Joy & Don Beard270-827-3337rvergal@yahoo.com12-16 Rock Crusher CanyonCrystal River, FLHost: FL SunshineContact: Mark Edmondson352-259-667314-16 Markey’s PlaceHost: Empire SMARTContact: Jim Hartmann518-421-9312Jimsally704@gmail.com16-21 Cal Expo RV ParkSacramento, CAHost: Golden GateContact: Tom Wentz916-826-7636??? Air Capital RV Park609 E 47 th St SWichita, KSHost: Midway USAContact: John & Diane McDaniel316-204-1080JULY 201310 Wheatland Senior CenterWheatland, MOHost: MohawksContact: Phil Hargiss417-282-533815-19 Zooland Family CampgroundAsheboro, NC336-381-3422Host: Tri-State Rebels19-21 Markey’s PlaceHost: Empire SMARTContact: Jim Hartmann518-421-9312jimsally704@gmail.com

S*M*A*R*T Inc.600 University Office BlvdSuite 1APensacola Florida 325041-800-354-7681www.smartrving.orgSPECIAL PEOPLE"Together Again"The passing of AC Autrey SMART member #6278We were recently notified that one of our "Greats"....A.C. Autreypassed from this Life to a much better Home at about 5 a.m., November13th 2012. He will now be with Dollie and a host of familymembers, comrades, fellow SMART's and friends. A.C. Autrey willbe sorely missed but long remembered for many enjoyable times heprovided; also his great "dry" humor, jokes, "pranks" .plus that tremendousand mischievous smile. He is now with "The Love of hislife;" Dollie. Autrey. ....and what a reunion that is. AC had a twinbrother KC who was also an US ARMY veteran. AC married DollieBrown also a twin in 1952 . They were married for 59 years at the time ofher passing in September 2011. "AC and Dollie loved one another deeplyand enjoyed traveling and camping with fellow SMART military retirees" states their children. . We know of no better 50/50promoter and "scrounger" of door prizes, raffle items or fundraisers for SMART muster events than AC. He was trulya very innovative, "persuasive" individual ; known as a man of great generosity. AC's loyalty to SMART and our membershipwas unquestioned . He contributed greatly to many enjoyable (and profitable) SMART musters and events. Asa Father he was loved and respected. One son, Mark Autrey, spoke of his father ( better known as "Pop" to his family)at the Memorial Service on November 17th. said " As fathers go, children say they have the best one.....My fatherwas truly the best " Pop", He was a man of his word! His words were straightforward! He spoke what wason this mind! "Pop" was truly a kind and generous man. All of you that knew him, know that. His last act ofkindness, that I can remember, was always giving a ride to a disabled man that lives in his neighborhood." ACleft the same impression on those who knew that he was truly "the Best" as a friend, comrade and "brother" to all.By.Mark Autrey's permission; anyone wishing to send memorial funds to SMART headquarters is invited to do so. Yourgenerosity and gesture would be greatly appreciated Respectfully and gratefully submitted, Christian Eck A Friend and"brother"