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Published Bi-Monthly for Members of the SPECIAL MILITARY ACTIVE-RETIRED TRAVEL CLUB MARCH-APRIL 2012 

IN THIS ISSUE 

HOW SMART HELPS 

18 YEARS WITH SMART 

MARRIAGE...MADE IN ALASKA! 

29TH ANNUAL NATIONAL MUSTER IN GOSHEN, INDIANA

NATIONAL MUSTER 2012 

As time marches on, plans for the 2012 National Muster in Goshen, 

Indiana from 10 -15 September are progressing nicely. The committee 

is working to ensure that everyone has a great time. We anticipate 

many vendors will be there for you to shop your hearts out. As of this 

writing, we have over 60 members that have already signed up for the 

muster. Don’t wait. Please get your registration in early so that we can 

make our plans plan for a successful muster. 

We have Polo shirts that you can order. There is an ad in this issue 

of the Traveler and also on the S*M*A*R*T web page. We will have 

all the shirts that are ordered for you to pick up at the muster. There 

will be limited quantities and sizes available at the muster. So, I would 

suggest that if you to want a Polo shirt, you order early. 

I have fielded several phone calls asking if they will have full hook-ups. 

Everyone will have full hook-ups with either 30 or 50 amp service. 

If anyone should have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. 

My e-mail is: kegley@chartermi.net and my phone numbers are: (989) 

686-3125 (h) and (c) (810) 964-4113. See you all somewhere down 

the road. 

Mike Kegley, Muster Master S*M*A*R*T National 2012 

SE REGIONAL GOLF SCRAMBLE 

is scheduled for April 24 at 0845 at Eagle Dunes Golf Course. So 

grab your clubs and be ready to play some golf. If you have any 

golf goodies to donate for prizes at the Tournament, bring-um. 

Cordell Vickers - Golf Coordinator 

COLLISION Collision REPAIR Repair and AND Design DESIGN Center CENTER 

Creative Coach is located in Central Florida...serving the 

motorhome community nationwide from its 16,000 

square foot state-of-the art facility in Lakeland. 

We provide MORE than Just Paint and 

Body Repair. 

Handicapped Accessibility 

Custom Interior Upgrades 

Day/Night Shade Solutions 

Flooring (Wood Laminate, Tile, Carpet) 

Full Body Paint 

Awning Repair/Installation 

Roof Repair/Slideout Repair 

Damage due to Fire/Smoke, Storm/Water 

Authorized Warranty Center 

Insurance Claims Specialist 

www.creativecoach.com 

8250 State R. 33 N. Lakeland, FL 33809 

863-984-3439 * 888-234-3439 

YOUR VOTE COUNTS 

Let your voice be heard through your vote. In this issue of the 

Traveler as in the previous issue (and in subsequent issues) 

is a ballot to allow the Spouses of all members to become 

Associate Members and thereby permitting all spouses to 

participate in SMART equally. 

The voting was originally going to be closed out in March 

2012 and the votes counted. Even though this is permitted 

by the SMART Bylaws, it was felt that an out-of-cycle vote 

may not receive that participation that the regularly scheduled 

election vote receives. Factors such as the Christmas 

Holiday season, Snow-birds returning home and other spring 

activities could result in the ballot being overlooked. Therefore, 

the decision was made to extend the vote on this issue 

until the National Muster in September 2012. 

As a result, the ballot will appear in the next three issues of 

the Traveler. Later in the year, the ballot for 2nd Vice-President 

will also be printed. Be sure to make your vote count. 

VOTE 

Jon Katin 

Voting Committee Chair 

CREATIVE COACH 

Creative Coach originally opened as a Collision Repair and Design 

Center in 1997. Since then we have evolved into a full service 

repair, maintenance, technical, mechanical and renovation center. 

We operate from our “State-of-the Art” 16,000 square foot facilities 

located in Lakeland, FL. We have earned a reputation for quality 

craftsmanship and superior attention to detail. 

With the high cost of RVs these days, most owners tend to keep 

their coaches longer than in the past. Creative Coach offers 

design ideas and installation services to keep coaches looking 

and running better and longer. The first step of course is for the 

owners to maintain their coaches in accordance with their owner 

manuals. When the owners want an upgrade or something new, we 

can offer many solutions, including new flooring, new electronics, 

new cabinetry, and new window treatments just to name a few. We 

also provide many upgrades for the outside of customer coaches 

including the addition of outside chair lifts. 

We appreciate this opportunity to let SMART members know 

about Creative Coach and we appreciate the sacrifices made by 

our men and women in uniform. During the months of July, August 

and September we offer a discount on some services. 

To arrange for an appointment or if you have any questions, you 

can reach Keith or Lester at 863-984-3439 

On The Cover 

The 2012 National Muster will be held by the North Central Region 

at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen, Indiana September 

10th to 15th in the heart of Amish Country. Golfers who wish to 

participate in the golf tournament at the 2012 National Muster must 

arrive and preregister on September 8th or 9th. The tournament 

takes place on Monday morning, September 10th at the Black 

Squirrel Golf Club. We are looking forward to seeing many golfers 

at the National Muster. 

Bob Hammond, Chairman, Golf Tournament.

FROM THE PRESIDENT 

I am pleased to announce that we have 

a National Historian. Her name is Sarah 

Colt, an associate member and comes 

to us from the S.E .Region. With her 

high level of drive and energy coupled 

with her positive attitude she will be 

a welcomed addition to this position. 

National Historian duties/responsibilities 

are outlined in SR 07-13. 

Additionally we have a volunteer to 

assist in soliciting advertisements from David Weis 

vendors while promoting SMART. Her 

name is Maria Tesmer also an associate member from the S.E 

Region. Maria is an interesting and convincing conversationalist 

who will represent SMART admirably. She will work closely with 

the Membership & Publicity Committee and National Webmaster. 

Both of these individuals have volunteered their time and efforts to 

help SMART and I thank them and wish them all the best. 

In closing I wish you all good health, safe travels and hope to see 

many of you at the National Muster in Goshen, Indiana. 

David Weis 

SMART National President 2011 -2012 

FROM THE FIRST VP 

SMART HQ has a new home. The office 

has moved into a new office and has 

doubled their work space. The move was 

done over the first weekend in February 

and included painting the office, cleaning 

the carpets and moving a mountain of 

furniture and documents. Melissa and 

Phyllis were joined in the painting and 

move by Jim Pence, President of White 

Sands, Tom Dillon, President of Tri-State 

Panhandlers, and Chuck Kuzma. With 

the increased space, 

finding a document 

should no longer be 

the 

insurmountable 

task it has been. The 

office address is the 

same, the building is 

the same, they have 

just moved down the 

hall. The work detail is 

shown in the picture. 

Stop by and visit 

HQ and see the new 

accommodations. 

Chuck 

Kuzma 

First Vice-President 

Chuck Kuzma 

The S*M*A*R*T Traveler, March-April 2012 

FROM THE SECOND VP 

It is time for all of us to consider our part 

in being a leader in your club, SMART…. 

If you are looking for a challenge and 

have ideas to improve our club, now is 

the time to step forward! In 2012 all our 

Southern Regional Directors will be reelected. 

If you have organizational skills, 

your BOD needs you now. Also looking 

for good men and women to be your next 

2nd VP, now is your chance to make a 

difference. Please submit your resume 

IAW SR 6-04 by Apr 30th, 2012 to HQ. 

Thanks for your support. 

Larry Sockwell 

Second Vice-President 


Havasu National Wildlife Refuge 

VOLUNTEER MAINTENANCE WORKER 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

NEED: We normally recruit 2 volunteer couples for a six month 

commitment from around Oct 1 thru March 31. On special conditions 

we will consider 3 month minimum commitments, but will be either 

Oct-Dec or Jan-March, not in the middle, say Dec. thru Feb. We are 

also looking for volunteers that are interested in dates from April-Sept 

with a minimum 3 month commitment. 

PROVIDED: We provide 2 concrete pads for motor homes or travel 

trailers with a fabric shade covering. Electrical, water and sewer 

included. There is also a shared full size washer, dryer, and stand up 

freezer adjacent to the pads. 

HOURS: As a volunteer at the Havasu N.W.R. we have an expectation 

that you will provide a minimum of 24 hours of service per week per 

person (married couple) and 32 hours per week (single person). 

Hours will typically be 8 hours per day 7am-3:30pm (1/2 hour lunch) 

for 3 consecutive days. Normal assigned days are either Mon-Wed or 

Wed-Fri. Work is primarily maintenance, recreation area upkeep, misc 

other duties. 

CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information, visit our website at 

http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/arizona/havasu/ 

If questions please contact Deputy Refuge Manager Daryl Magnuson 

at email daryl_magnuson@fws.gov or 760-326-3853 ext 23. 

THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY 

NATIONAL HQ & VISITING WITH US! 

Tom Dillon, Jerry & Joan Brandon, Lamar Enfinger, 

Jim & Loretta Tavernaro, Earl Sparrow, Anne Heyob, 

Bob & Juanita Glazier, Larry Pousson, Paul & Margie Moniz, 

Chuck & Carol Kuzma, Martha Averett, Al & Jo Ann Hoffman, 

Jim & Susan Franks, Jim & Gerry Pence, John & Anita Ward, 

Michael Schmitz, Michael Steflovich, Nick Murabito, 

Whit & Barbara Whitfield, Doug Blaha 

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011-2012 

PRESIDENT 

David Weis (Jackie) 

912-729-4142 • 912-674-9347 cell • dweis@tds.net 

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT 

Chuck Kuzma (Carol) 

Chairman Budget and Finance, Bylaws & Standing Rules 

850-803-8761 • ckuzma.smart@cox.net 

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT 

Larry Sockwell (Martha) 

Chairman Membership & Publicity 

903-721-9272 • lbstrains@aol.com 

PAST PRESIDENT 

Christian Eck, Jr. (Carolyn) 

870-297-8764 • 501-626-4237 cell 

smart10236@gmail.com 

EXECUTIVE MANAGER/EDITOR 

Melissa Wade 

800-354-7681 • smart@smartrving.org 

Administrative Asst: Phyllis Enfinger 

NE REGION DIRECTOR 

Stan McKay (Jill) 

609-214-1106 • sjmckay3@verizon.net 

NC REGION DIRECTOR 

Dale Hertzfeld (Gloria) 

419-260-2071 • dalnglor@yahoo.com 

Assistant: David Sevener • 231-854-3645 

dsevener@triton.net 

Assistant: Ed Pate • 270-307-7775 • callitik@hotmail.com 

NMW REGION DIRECTOR 

Bob Knight (Kay) 

620-899-9992 • bknight@pixius.net 

Assistant: Don McDiffett • 785-341-9115 

smartusa2010@yahoo.com 

Assistant: Sherwin Stielow • 785-942-3275 

ssslow@gorhamtel.com 

NW REGION DIRECTOR 

Jon Katin (Nancy) 

541-220-9476 • jonandnancy2@comcast.net 

Assistant: Ken Mayhew • 509-885-3606 cell 

klmhmayhew@nwi.net 

SC REGION DIRECTOR 

Denny Olvany (Ann) 

601-798-4888 • olvanydna@gmail.com 

SMW REGION DIRECTOR 

Don Daniel (Etta) 

405-485-3694 • honneyman@pldi.net 

SW REGION DIRECTOR 

Pat Kavanaugh (Sally) 

623-975-4117 • patkavanaugh@live.com 

SE REGION DIRECTOR 

Melina Leduc-Steflovich (Michael) 

386-755-1794 • m.leduc@att.net 

Assistant: John Wheeler • 603-682-7769 

navyrvr@aol.com 

ATLG REGION DIRECTOR 

Paul Rider (Jean) 

903-574-1217 • afchap@gmail.com 

Assistant: Craig Christen • 931-224-8261 

ctchristen@earthlink.net 

YOUR DIRECTORS & STAFF 

Working Hard for “YOU” 

David Weis 

Stan McKay 

Don Daniel 

Chuck Kuzma 

Dale Hertzfeld 

Pat Kavanaugh 


Bob Knight 

Melina Steflovich 

Christian Eck 

Jon Katin 

Paul Rider 

APPOINTED POSITIONS 

National Travel Coordinator 

Doug Harrell • bigkuputa@yahoo.com 

National Chaplain 

Paul Rider • afchap@gmail.com 

National Publications Coordinator 

Maria Tesmer 

National Military Parks 

Coordinator 

Dale Hertzfeld • dalnglor@yahoo.com 

National Photographer 

Don Daniel • honneyman@pldi.net 

DISCLAIMER 

Information provided to SMART Members 

from another SMART Member as a service, 

at no charge, should not be considered legal 

advice. The Special Military Active Retired 

Travel Club (SMART) is not responsible for 

the accuracy of such information. Articles 

submitted may be edited for clarity, brevity 

and content. 

Melissa Wade 

Denny Olvany 

Phyllis Enfinger 

National Safety & First Aid 

OPEN 

National Webmaster 

Phyllis Enfinger • smart@smartrving.org 

National Recruiter/Retention 

Ed Moyer • edensplace@yahoo.com 

National Spouse Advisory 

Committee 

Sally Kavanaugh • ladysallyk@msn.com 

National Historian 

Sarah Colt 

TOTAL MEMBERS TO DATE: 1570 

(These numbers change on a daily basis as 

new members join, some reinstate or some 

members delete) 

Joined ......................43 

Reinstated ....................3 

Deleted – Non-Pmt ............48 

Deleted – Other ...............10 

Inquiries ......................1 

TRAVELER - Seeing the Country We Defend 

S*M*A*R*T - SPECIAL MILITARY ACTIVE-RETIRED TRAVEL CLUB 

600 University Office Blvd. #1A • Pensacola, FL 32504 

(850) 478-1986 • (800) 354-7681 

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18 Years With SMART! 

"Twenty years from now you will be 

more disappointed by the things you 

did not do than by the ones you did 

do. So throw off the bowlines, sail 

away from the safe harbor. Catch 

the trade winds in your sails. Explore. 

Dream. Discover." 

I have not been able to verify if this is 

indeed a quote from Mark Twain or H. Jackson Brown. Regardless, I found 

it to be the appropriate introduction for our members: Bill and Nancy Watts. 

Their travels began not with a sail boat but with a Ray Frank Motorhome, 

number 200 of the new Fiberglass Series to be exact. It was December 

1962 just as Bill was on his way to his first tour in Vietnam. They joined 

FMCA as Charter Family Members and were assigned the number F96. 

Nancy and their five children lived in the motor home for a year in Western 

Maryland near Hagerstown while Bill was in Vietnam. In December of 

1963, Bill and Nancy relocated to Hawaii and shipped their motorhome. 

The following year their 6th child was born. One of the things that Bill shared 

with me at our first meeting was the fact that Nancy did not think she 

could have children - they now have: 6 married children, 24 grandchildren, 

and 18 great grandchildren. Nancy says that they count spouses and any 

children they come with as family, and, in May 2011, they celebrated their 

58th Wedding Anniversary! 

Bill and Nancy continued their travels throughout Hawaii and the US and, 

in 1976, after buying and shipping a Maxi-van type motor home, they 

went to Germany. During the time that Bill was stationed in Heidelberg, 

the Watts family traveled all over Europe in their Maxi-Van. In 1991, they 

became members of the Third Order of the Franciscan and as such held 

services at musters and rallies. Members would bring their pets to be 

blessed, a new RVing tradition began. 

In 1994, Bill and Nancy joined S*M*A*R*T; they were given the number 

1242. They joined the Florida Sunshine Chapter and have been members 

since. Bill is the Chaplain for the Sunshine Chapter and performs that 

capacity in other clubs and organizations. Their first Muster was in Myrtle 

Beach, SC. In '95, they went on The Three River Cruise. In '96, it was the 

National Muster in Lebanon, TN. In '97, they attended the National Muster 

in Peoria, AZ; the Southwest Caravan; and, the SE Regional Muster in 

Christmas, FL. In '98, they managed to attend the National Muster in 

Mayport, FL, and took in the Copper Canyon Caravan in Mexico. In '99, 

it was the caravan to Australia-New Zealand-French Polynesia. [It is here 

that Bill tells me how much they enjoyed feeding sharks and sting rays... 

visiting the Uluru Ayers Rock in Alice Springs in Australia. The stone can 

change color to follow the weather, sometimes orange, black, blue etc. It is 

considered sacred by the Aboriginals and it is said that pregnant women 

go the stone to deliver their babies. Uluru is considered one of the great 

wonders of the world and one of Australia’s most recognizable natural 

icons. Wonderful memories! ] On the way back from this wonderful caravan, 

Bill and Nancy managed to attend the National Muster in Shawnee, OK 

and, also, the SE Regional Muster in Myrtle Beach, SC. 

In 2000, I am amazed to say they attended the National Muster in Rayne, 

LA, and they squeezed in a caravan to China. That same year, Bill was 

also the Wagon Master for the Calgary Stampede & the Alberta Loop. 

They, of course, attended the SE Regional Muster at Tropical Palms, 

Kissimmee, FL. [China was another caravan that they will never forget: 

Bejing, the Great Wall, the Yangtze River cruise and Shanghai are among 

the highlights. Flying for the first time with a Chinese airline in-country 

was a different but pleasant experience – another highlight] In 2001, they 

attended the NE/SE Regional in Williamsburg, VA. 

In 2002, they attended the National Muster at Myrtle Beach. And then in 

2003, they were off to the National Muster in Wichita Falls, TX. In 2004, 

they attended S*M*A*R*T’s 20th Anniversary National Muster in Rayne, 


LA, and the SE Regional Muster at Rally Park, Seffner, FL. In 2005, 

they were at the SE Regional Muster in Myrtle Beach, SC. In 2006, they 

attended the National Muster in Clermont, FL. In 2007, they traveled to the 

National Muster in Hutchinson, KS. 2008 had them at the National Muster 

in Mobile, AL, and the SE Regional Muster at LazyDays, Seffner, FL. To 

date, Bill and Nancy are still involved with the Sunshine Chapter and plan 

to attend the SE Regional in April this year. 

Based on all of their travels it is very obvious that Bill and Nancy love to 

travel and enjoy meeting people. At this point I was very curious, all of the 

travels listed here were done with S*M*A*R*T and not FMCA. What made 

them stay with S*M*A*R*T and participate in all of these events? It was 

Nancy who answered me: "We participated in events with other clubs, 

but after spending 29 years in the US Army, we realized that we enjoy 

traveling with people that have the same experiences that we have had... 

there is a bond that we share ...” 

Bill and Nancy will never be disappointed in what they did not do because 

they are doing all the things that they want to do…They sailed and caught 

the trade winds; they explored; they dreamed; and, they discovered that 

S*M*A*R*T offered just what they wanted! 

We thank Bill and Nancy Watts for sharing their story with us. 

Maria Tesmer - Publications Coordinator 

ATTITUDE vs. ALTITUDE 

Paul Rider, National Chaplain 

During my years in the Air Force, I often heard pilots refer to the “attitude” 

of an aircraft, and how attitude affects altitude. A negative “attitude”, held 

too long will result in the aircraft crashing, while a positive “attitude” results 

in the aircraft remaining in the air. Well, just as a pilot controls the “attitude” 

of the aircraft, we control our own attitudes. And if we don’t control our 

attitudes, they will surely control us …and take us to our doom. 

A certain farmer took charge of his attitude. He did it by filling his mind 

with awe and gratitude. He found doing this gave him more energy to work 

on problems and to deal with things that needed his attention. But his 

neighbor’s attitude could not have been more different. 

One summer morning he said to his neighbor, “Look at the beautiful sky. 

Did you ever see such a glorious sunrise?” His neighbor countered. “It’ll 

probably get so hot the crops will wither.” During an afternoon shower, he 

commented, “Isn’t this wonderful? Mother Nature is giving the corn a drink 

today.” “And if it doesn’t stop soon,” came the sour reply, “we’ll wish we’d 

taken out flood insurance on the crops.” And so it went. Convinced that he 

could instill some awe and wonder in his cynical neighbor, he bought a 

remarkable dog …not just any mutt, but the most expensive, highly trained 

and gifted dog he could find. The animal was magnificent. It could perform 

remarkable and impossible feats that the farmer thought would surely 

amaze even his neighbor. So he invited her over to watch his dog perform. 

“Fetch!” he commanded, and he tossed a stick into a lake where it bobbed 

up and down in the water. The dog bounded after the stick, walked ON the 

water, and retrieved it. “What do you think of that?” he asked. “Hmmm,” 

frowned his neighbor, “Dumb dog can’t swim, can he?” 

That story reminds me of a quote from my college years. I don’t recall the 

source, but I never forgot the words. The quote is, “Two men look out through 

the same bars …one sees the mud, the other sees the stars.” 

We can choose our attitude every day. We can choose what we see in 

each situation and in each person we encounter. And that simple decision 

is likely one of the most important decisions we make. Because your 

attitude determines not only how high you fly …but whether or not you are 

the center of a spectacular crash! 

What is YOUR attitude today? …and where is it taking you? 

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WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NEW 

MEMBERS AND THEIR SPONSORS 

# Member & Spouse City, State Sponsor # Member & Spouse City, State Sponsor 

13410 Robert Hukill (Mary) Springdale, AR T Pearcy 

13411 Henry Maguder (Josephine) Virginia Beach, VA O Ripley 

13412 Edward Frye (Linda) Bend, OR J Frye 

13413 James Kirby (Linda) Kings Mtn, NC T Hughston 

13414 Emile Buccola (Kathleen) Diamondhead, MS D Olvany 

13415 Kathleen Buccola (Emile) Diamondhead, MS D Olvany 

13416 Chris Cratch (Sonja) Sioux Falls, SD SO SMART 

13417 David Murphy March ARB, CA 

13418 Kenneth Tripp (Vicky) Fallon, NV 

13419 Vicky Tripp (Kenneth) Fallon, NV 

13420 James O’Bryan (Nancy) Slidell, LA C LeBlanc 

13421 Audreyanne Palyo Polk City, FL J Tesmer 

13422 Margie Moniz (Paul) Gulf Breeze, FL P Moniz 

13423 Bruce Erhardt (Hadie) Deland, FL 

13424 Hadie Erhardt (Bruce) Deland, FL 

13425 Raymond Fowler (Linda) Solsberry, IN J Dietrich 

13426 John Everett (Mary Lou) Hustonville, KY 

13427 Mary Lou Everett (John) Hustonville, KY 

13428 Robert Thompson (Patricia) Grawn, MI 

13429 Michael Lynch (Lorraine) Prescott Valley, CA J Kurz 

13430 Lorraine Lynch (Michael) Prescott Valley, CA J Kurz 

13431 Charles Griffin (Sally) Sarasota, FL C Richter 

13432 Kenneth Hilton (Elaine) Zephyrhills, FL D Alexander 

13433 Richard Tindell (Sue) New Galilee, PA D Hertzfeld 

13434 Ernest Gonzalez (Ana) Corpus Christi, TX G Boudreaux 

13435 Daisy Corbett (Lloyd) Lake Park, GA A Haynes 

13436 Malcolm Shea (Renae) Alachua, FL J Stephens 

13437 Donald Potts (Deborah) Livingston, TX 

13438 Deborah Potts (Donald) Livingston, TX 

13439 Raymond Grassman (Linda) Livingston, TX D McDiffett 

13440 James Barnes (Nancy) Elkhart, IN W Posey 

13441 Winnie Bushouer Jacksonville, FL T Slattery 

13442 Richard Hill (Cheryl) Scotts Valley, CA 

13443 James Francis (Nina) Indianapolis, IN 

13444 Nina Francis (James) Indianapolis, IN 

13445 Martin McCord Camarillo, CA L Hopp 

13446 Gary McDonough (Constance) Altamonte Spring, FL 

13447 Donald Stithem (Margaret) McEwen, TN W Littell 

13448 Margaret Stithem (Donald) McEwen, TN W Llittell 

13449 Elmer Cothran (Susan) Tool, TX E Sparrow 

13450 Susan Cothran (Elmer) Tool, TX E Sparrow 

13451 Ronald Robillard Daytona Beach, FL S McKay 

(Cathy Stansbury) 

13452 Gary Omel (Sandra Starlin) Readyville, TN T Depaolo 

How S*M*A*R*T Helps! 

Many people do not know about S*M*A*R*T and how its members 

help out their neighbors in whatever community they are in. Do 

you? During 2011, many S*M*A*R*T members were involved 

in fundraising within their own chapters (often through 50-50 

drawings and personal contributions) making donations to local 

and international charities such as the USO, the Fisher House at 

Balboa Naval Hospital, as well as sewing the famous Wheel Chair 

Bags, and, yes, there is a story behind this: The Evolution of the 

Veterans Wheelchair Bag. For those of you who do not know about 

this activity, you can read all about it at the Diego Cruisers' website, 

www.diegocruisers.com. The Diego Cruisers were named as 

recipients of San Diego Channel 10 Community Leadership Award. 

Donations were also made to the McCandless Veterans Home in 

Florence, CO; the Toys for Tots Programs; books for veterans at VA 

hospitals; and several food drives for local churches. The Gulf Coast 

Eagles, a Florida chapter, decided to make their annual donation 

to Evan Crisler, an autistic grandchild of one of its members. To 

read about him go to the SE Region and then click on Gulf Coast 

Chapter. Every year S*M*A*R*T members participate at the local 

National Cemeteries in honoring our Veterans and contribute also 

to the Wreaths Across America Program. 

The Surviving Spouse Program is headed up by former President, 

Christian Eck. Seminars describing the program are offered at 

National Musters and provide vital information to the surviving 

spouse. When a member or spouse is lost during the year, Christian 

and his capable helpers reach out to offer assistance, where 

possible, to the survivor. 

At the 2011 National Muster, several charitable activities were 

undertaken by the National Spouse Advisory Committee. First, there 

was a beautiful Southwestern-design quilt raffled off. Quilt squares 

were made by at fourteen quilters and sent to Karen Dietrich who 

arranged to have the quilt pieces bound together then professionally 

quilted. The money raised from the quilt tickets was donated to 

Sew Much Comfort and to the Wounded Warrior Program. Quilters 

throughout S*M*A*R*T made a number of beautiful lap robes which 

were donated to the local VA Hospital in Oklahoma following the 

National Muster. Ladies (and gentlemen) from all over the country 

knitted and crocheted over 600 skull caps, 120 washcloths and 

17 scarves. These items were donated to the Wounded Warrior 

Program (warmthforwarriors@gmail.com) Words of appreciation 

were received at HQ from the WWP; these items were immediately 

distributed to those who protected us and were wounded doing so. 

Tinker Elementary School was the recipient of the school supply 

drive organized by the National Spouse Advisory Committee. 

Attendees at the National Muster as well as some members who 

could not attend the Muster filled eight large boxes with school 

supplies. Everything from pencils, erasers, glue sticks, note pads, 

binders, Kleenex, paper plates, sani-wipes, index cards, paper 

sacks, construction paper, sharpies, band-aids, just to name a few 

items, were found in the boxes. The school staff was amazed at the 

generosity of people who did not know the school and were not 

from the area. The school’s supply closet was nearly depleted; the 

supplies were very much appreciated. 

S*M*A*R*T does reach out to our Veterans and into its community 

wherever it is. There are more community and charitable programs 

that S*M*A*R*T members are involved in than are mentioned here 

in this article. Without the willingness of S*M*A*R*T members, none 

of these activities would have taken place; kudos are due them. 

Watch for articles in upcoming issues of the Traveler to see how you 

can contribute during 2012. 

Sally Kavanaugh - National Spouse Advisory Committee 

ladysallyk@msn.com 

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CARAVANS AND TOURS 

Hello SMART Members, 

The 2012 caravan season is approaching 

and we still have several openings on 

caravans. We need your support to keep 

the caravan program going strong. Traveling 

with other SMART members is one of the 

best benefits you have as a club member. 

If you have never gone on one of these 

caravans please think about signing up 

and joining your fellow SMART members. Doug Harrell 

The cut off dates are very important and 

we need to cancel in a timely manner to recover deposits. So please, 

if this is the year you decide to join a caravan sign up ASAP. The 

Maritime and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta caravans 

are full so please consider one of our other great caravans. The cutoff 

date for Alaska has been extended to 1 April. This is a trip of a lifetime 

that every member should do at least once. Last year, on our Alaska 

caravan we had several members making their second and third 

caravans to Alaska with SMART. 

I’m looking for ideas for new caravans to explore this great country of 

ours. So, if there are areas which you feel have been over looked in the 

past please email me with your thoughts. If you would like to organize a 

caravan in an area which you are familiar please contact me. 

Doug Harrell 

SMART National Travel Coordinator - bigkuputa@yahoo.com 

MR. KEN BADGES ‘N SIGNS 

2505 Clintonville Road – Harrisville, PA 

16038 

www.mrkenbadges.com (800) 398-8307 

Email: mrkenbadges@aol.com 

SMART BADGES **View on Web Site** 

2 Line $7.50 

3 Line $8.00 

4 Line $8.50 

Hangers for Caravans, Musters, Chapters 

SMART License Plates and Ovals for your ladder. 

SMART Has a Facebook Group 

We now have a Facebook Group that will provide another avenue 

for our members to communicate by posting photos, videos, and 

comments on the wall relating to S*M*A*R*T* activities and their 

RV travel experiences. In addition, it will provide another way for 

prospective members to gain information about S*M*A*R*T* 

which will help lead them to becoming members. 

This Group is authorized by HQ, however, the views and 

comments made by individual members do not represent those 

of S*M*A*R*T* HQ. Visitors will be able to view the Group Wall 

but only members of the Group can post comments, and etc. You 

can go to the S*M*A*R*T* Facebook Group by entering Special 

Military Active Retired Travel Club (S.M.A.R.T.) in your personal 

Facebook page search area. Questions may be sent to the Group 

Administrator, John Steinbauer at kjsteinbauer@comcast.net 


2012 ALASKA CARAVAN 

Wagon Master: Roger & Kaye Meyer 

(580) 481-9695 • rkhandyman21@gmail.com 

Asst. Wagonmaster: Bill & Kay Littell 

(850) 398-0625 • mklittell@embarqmail.com 

Cost: $5385 for 2 Person RV; $4371 for 1 Person RV; $948 EA/ADDT’L 

Person 

Dates: Approx: 17 June-23 August. 

Journey with us to the Beautiful Last Great Frontier – ALASKA. We are 

starting the Alaska Caravan at Great Falls, Montana, on 17 June, and 

ending in Washington state on 23 August 2012. It will be a 67 day trip. 

Care will be taken to spend as much time in Alaska (32 days) as possible, 

but remember there is a lot of road though Canada, which is also very 

scenic. The Caravan will travel up the east side of the Rocky Mountains 

through Banff, beautiful Lake Louise and Jasper, Alberta, Canada stopping 

by the Columbia Ice Fields along the way. We’ll start the Alaska Highway 

at Dawson Creek, traveling on to Fort Nelson in British Columbia, and then 

into the Yukon Territory through Watson Lake, Whitehorse, and Teslin. In 

Alaska we will spend time at Skagway, Valdez, Anchorage, Homer on the 

Kenai Peninsula, Denali National Park, Fairbanks and North Pole Alaska. 

We’ll be traveling the Top of the World Highway to Dawson City, Yukon, 

return to Whitehorse, and then down the Cassier Highway to Jade City BC 

and Stewart/ Hyder, ending in Washington USA. 

Plans are being made to have meals at local restaurants, group pot luck 

dinners, supersized cinnamon buns, cruises to some of the glaciers, shows, 

and tours of local city areas to local sites. A great time is being planned 

for everyone to really enjoy themselves, and really get to see Alaska and 

beautiful Canada. Travel days are planned to be short in mileage, most are 

less than 200 miles so you can stop and enjoy the sights along the way. 

You will receive a Mile Post magazine and an Alaska Discount coupon 

book for each RV unit to save on costs with 2 for 1 prices for a number of 

planned activities. You will be given Caravan jackets and other mementos 

for each caravan member. 

There will be 33 camp ground stops with lots of activities, personal leisure 

days, and down time. Get your camera skills ready to capture mountains, 

glaciers, bears, moose, caribou, salmon and other fantastic sites on this 

once in a lifetime caravan. We need your reservation by 20 March 2012 to 

ensure we have enough participants to make this caravan GO. You can sign 

up your non-SMART friends. This is a very popular Caravan and is Limited 

to 20 RV’s. Send in your applications early and get your passports ASAP. 

SEND $260 deposit with application. Payment Schedule, IF AVAILABLE, 

will be included with your Acknowledgment Letter. 

IN MEMORIUM 

In Memory of Joe Marck past President of SMART 2005-2006, spouse 

of Leona Marck of St Petersburg, FL. Joe worked tirelessly to promote 

SMART an organization he believed in. As he and Leona traveled 

across the country, Joe could always convince the office staff at the 

Fam Camps to allow him to put a SMART stand and applications on the 

counter. Joe and Leona frequently 

visited headquarters with gifts of 

“Jelly Bellies”. They attended the 

rallies of local clubs, regionals and 

Nationals. They also supported the 

caravans. Joe was a hard worker 

and didn’t expect anything in return. 

He will be greatly missed. 

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2012 OSHKOSH EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOC. AIRVENTURE & 

WISCONSIN DELLS AREA CARAVAN 

Wagon Master: Craig & Terilu Christen 

ctchristen@earthlink.net • 931 224-8261 

Asst. Wagon Master: TBD 

Cost: Estimated: $2,080.00 2-person RV; $1,485.00 1-person RV; 

$715.00 Guest 

Dates: 12 July – 27 July 2012 

This 16 day caravan captures the energy and awesomeness of the 

country’s greatest experimental aircraft airshow and the fantastic sights 

in the surrounding Wisconsin Dells & Spring Green areas. We start 

this caravan at Spring Green, home of the Frank Lloyd–Wright studio 

& house, visiting the House on the Rock and the famous Cave of the 

Mounds National Natural Landmark. We’ll also go to a famous Wisconsin 

cheese factory, Little Norway, and the Wollersheim winery. Then we travel 

to the relaxing (for some—not us) Wisconsin Dells where we will “Ride 

the Ducks” reliving an amphibious assault (on the Dells), visit the original 

Ringling Brothers winter quarters Circus World Museum & show, float 

with the Upper Dells boat tour and ride out a magnificent mile of cliff 

walled gorges through Lost Canyon. 

After the fun of the Dells, we’ll head for Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where for 

over 50 years the Wittman Regional Airport becomes a thrilling place 

where flight enthusiasts and aircraft gather for the Experimental Aircraft 

Association (EAA) AirVenture Fly-in. See superbly maintained antique, 

Wagon Masters: Curt & Shirley Newton 

(770) 853-1895 / (850) 249-6954 • newtoncs1@yahoo.com 

Cost: Rig with 2 people $2,125. Rig with 1 person $1,400. 

Add'l person $850 

Dates: December 29, 2012 thru January 6, 2013 

2012 ROSE PARADE CARAVAN 

The Tournament of Roses Parade is "America's New Years 

Celebration". This is your chance to become one of the millions who 

see this spectacular event up close and personal and to be one of 

the first SMART members to do so. You will begin with a welcome 

dinner and receive your beautiful red jacket with its embroidered white 

rose. The next day we will travel by luxury motor coach to Simi Valley 

to tour the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum. You can walk the 

interior of the "Flying White House" on the Air Force One Pavilion, see 

an exact replica of Reagan's Oval Office, see the piece of the Berlin 

Wall he was presented, appreciate the many artifacts, documents and 

personal possessions on display there and walk the grounds of the 

Memorial Site overlooking the Pacific Ocean. On the way home we 

will stop to visit a float construction site and see some of the countless 

volunteers "petal pushers" covering every inch with flowers or other 

natural materials such as seeds, leaves and bark. On New Years Eve 

you will be free to use your ticket to stay as little or as long as you like 

at the Bandfest where the 20 plus bands who have earned their place 

in the parade will be strutting their stuff. Then you can visit downtown 

Pasadena with its restaurants and unique shops and absorb some of 

the excitement of the thousands "camping out" along the parade route. 

We will ring in the new year at 5:30 in a local restaurant made famous 

by its steaks but you can also choose between jumbo charbroiled 

shrimp, slow roasted prime rib or Teriyaki chicken. You will need to 

get to bed early because tomorrow is THE DAY we are here for. You 

will board our bus at 6:30 for the trip to our reserved seats in viewing 

stands within the first half mile of the parade. Orange Blvd has a slight 

incline in front of us so everything will pass in front of you the slowest 

it will on the entire route. The parade begins at 8:00 and takes a little 

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classic and home-built airplanes - hundreds of them. Walk among them 

and talk with the pilots who built and fly them. Watch the extremely large 

formations of aircraft pass overhead in staggering numbers. There are 

lots of military airplanes to admire and air show performances that “fill 

the sky” with aircraft and spectacular pyrotechnics, air races with vintage 

warbird aircraft, and an unbelievable aeronautical museum. There are 

some of the oldest and newest aircraft to view, lots of seminars on all 

aspects of aircraft building & flying, and old flying movies to attend. 

Oshkosh brings together a greater number of aviation enthusiasts than 

anywhere on earth. Visit the superb EAA aircraft museum and the 1930s 

styled Pioneers Airport hangars to relive the growth of aviation. 

We’re staying right next to the venue with hookups and shuttles to the 

AirVenture Fly-in. We’ll see over 10,000 aircraft from 80 countries, from 

240 pound microlights to the biggest airlifters and everything in between, 

and you may even be able to ride aboard the EAA's 1929 Ford Tri-Motor 

aircraft. Our tours are set up by SMART Member and Retired EAA 

Museum/Flight Operations Director Tom Barrett. Come experience a part 

of aviation history, and have a little fun also. All activities are handicap 

accessible and we’ll have 15 nights of RV hookups. 

We are currently limiting this caravan to 20 participant RVs, so sign 

up early! SEND $260.00 DEPOSIT WITH APPLICATION. Payment 

Schedule, if available will be included with your acknowledgement letter. 

over two hours to pass then you will reboard our bus for a wonderful 

buffet lunch. After lunch our bus will take us to the Post Parade viewing 

location where you can WALK AROUND all the floats at arms length 

and take pictures from every angle and be able to fully appreciate 

the incredible design, details and colors. And that will end our "most 

excellent day". The next day will be yours to do with as you will and 

there are dozens of things to choose from to suit every interest. Your 

welcome letter from us will detail the many choices you will have so 

you can make your plans. Thursday, Jan 3 will find us back on our 

bus for a comprehensive Los Angeles/Hollywood city tour which will 

include the "sign", Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevard, Mann's Chinese 

Theater, Kodak Theater (Academy awards), and the world famous 

"Farmer's Market" with its 100 plus booths where you can make your 

own choice for lunch. After shopping till you drop the bus will take us 

to LaBrea Tar Pits and more points of interest. A star studded day 

of history, glitz and fun. Friday will be another free day BUT we have 

been talking with NBC and the Tonight Show. We were offered tickets 

for a Jay Leno taping THIS YEAR when they misread my email. They 

will not schedule this early for next year but you can be sure we will 

continue talking and hope and pray a day at NBC, lunch and the taping 

will be on the agenda. Then on Saturday, January 5 our bus will take 

us all the way across town to tour the Queen Mary and after lunch we 

will see the Aquarium of the Pacific. 

We will say our goodbyes on Sunday morning over a continental 

breakfast and begin our trips back home, that is if you want to leave. 

Our welcome letter will give you more options for affordable choices 

you can make as veterans that you may want to take advantage of 

since you are already in the area. When this rally was mentioned in 

Shawnee there was a lot of interest expressed as SMART has never 

done one here before. Sign up right away so you will be one of the first 

to go. Participation will be limited to 42 people. Price includes 8 nights 

camping at KOA Fairplex/Pomona which offers free WiFi, laundry, 

heated pool, security and your pets are welcome.

Marriage Made in...Alaska! 

I met my best friend 

in 2001 due to ‘rusty’ 

well water. I had 

recently moved to 

Putnam Co. Florida 

& not accustomed 

to ‘well’ water—I had 

become a city girl. I 

called Putnam Well Drilling to test my water & hopefully 

offer a solution. Lo & behold a Guy Winkleman came to 

my house on a Saturday morning to explain the problem 

& why the solution (a filter) he offered was so darn 

expensive!!! I mean I was a ‘widow woman’—well as we 

got to talking (that man could out-talk me) we found a 

lot of common ground—I also found in the first meeting 

that his dream was to return to Alaska one more time 

(he had been 4 times, me never). He came into my life 

like the bull in the china shop & became, (is), my best 

friend. By late 2002 the man had put that diamond on 

my left hand—now you ‘mature’ ladies don’t you just love 

to flash that bling around all the young-uns! YES! We 

made plans to take that dream trip to Alaska. Guy had a 

36 ft 1994 Vectra-230 Cummins—no slides (no leaks!). 

We left Putnam Co. FL in late April & crossed over in 

Tok, Alaska on June 7 2003—You see we didn’t get in 

any hurry—this was my first ‘real’ experience in RV’ng— 

first we had to go to SC—why Parris Island of course 

for a recruit graduation, then to TN for a grandson’s 

HS grad, then there was the Badlands, Mt Rushmore, 

Yellowstone, etc.etc. Our ‘base’ while we were in Alaska 

was in Houston, AK at the Riverside Camper RV Park— 

approximately 50 miles NW of Anchorage. A small (56 

site), clean park with wonderful owners, Kenny & Sheila. 

We had decided prior to leaving for Alaska to get 

married while there. Had we married in either FL or 

TN some member(s) of our families would have been 

left out—so it’s ‘our’ marriage/wedding. Could not have 

picked a more wonderful place or greater wedding 

guests. RV’rs I have found are truly awesome. On 

June 27, 2003 @ 8:30 pm the ceremony began in the 

small outdoor pavilion—the bride wore jeans—so did 

the groom—but there were flowers placed by God—a 

cake made by man & just how many of you had ‘fresh 

smoked salmon’ at your wedding??? In Alaska you do 

not have to have a pastor, notary, etc. to perform the 

wedding—as long as you have the license anyone can 

say the words, however we found a lovely young lady 

who did this for extra income. She looked great in her 

jeans too! All the RV’rs were the wedding guests & as it 

was Alaska in June the sun was still very bright—as the 

ceremony was nearing the end though, I saw a number 

of the guests leaving the pavilion & was a bit upset—at 

the moment the young lady pronounced us husband & 

wife, the matron of honor raised my bouquet & as the 

QUILTERS BLOCK 

GET YOUR QUILT SQUARES IN BY APR. 1, 2012 

Karen Dietrich 

39625 Quartz Drive • Zephyrhills, FL 33540 

Go to smartrving.org website for the details 

words were said every air horn in the park went off!!! 

WOW—I say again—RV’rs are awesome. Then came 

the smoked salmon, cake, etc. AND of course the wild 

‘fish’ tales—now this is salmon season in Alaska & not 

even my wedding would stop the tall tales—but then 

have you ever had a 40+ lb king on your line??? I have 

& it is ‘almost’ as exciting as getting married in Alaska. 

We were in Alaska from June 7 until end of August. During 

this time we traveled up to Fairbanks, down to Homer 

& Valdez, went salmon & halibut fishing, gawked at the 

breathtaking scenery, met wonderful people, and made 

memories of a lifetime. All the places were our ‘favorite’, 

but must say one of the most fun days was spent in 

Talkeetna at the Talkeetna Moose Droppings Festival— 

started with a huge pancake breakfast & ended with 

contestants throwing moose ‘droppings’----heyyy it was 

fun—there was a bit of everything imaginable during the 

day: vendors, food, animals, AND Scottish Bag Pipers— 

Then time to head home—was already getting to look 

& feel like snow. We came home by way of Casier Hwy, 

entering the US in Washington State & drove down the 

coast as far as San Diego, then over to 29 Palms—oh 

yes another Marine Base, on to Grand Canyon & home 

to start ‘real’ life with my best friend. 

We joined SMART in April 2011, belong to Florida 

Sunshine Chapter & are signed up to go on the 2012 

AIBF Caravan in Oct. I found out about SMART from 

advertising on the Military Campground USA site & also 

Lonnie Simmons told us about the Sunshine chapter. 

At present we don’t have the time to travel as we both 

would like. We own Putnam Well Drilling, Inc., the office 

is in Welaka, FL & we are now both working there. Guy 

started the company over 30 years ago & will work until 

he can’t as that is his ‘baby’—as for me I ‘retired’ from 

health care (an RN) in 2008 & was thoroughly enjoying 

retirement, but this past September I went over to the 

office to ‘help out’ as had to let the office manager 

/ bookkeeper go and oops I am still there---looking 

forward to retiring ‘again’ in near future & getting on the 

road with my best friend. We are both glad that we joined 

SMART & the Florida Sunshine—as we are not able at 

present to take long trips (spent summer of 2010 in BIG 

SKY Country!), this is a great way to get away from daily 

worries, meet some grand people & have fun. 

Oh yes, that expensive water filter that started all this??? 

Just ask Guy-- to this day he continues to moan & groan 

that I never did pay for the darn thing!!! 

We want to thank Bobbie and Guy Winkleman for 

sharing their lovely story with us. 

Maria Tesmer, Publications Coordinator 

KNITTER'S 

& CROCHETERS 

Knitters please remember to be working 

on your hats and lap robes again for 

2012 National Muster in Goshen, IN. 


S*M*A*R*T 

DISCOUNTS 

The RV Parks listed below 

offer discounts to our 

SMART members. 

Please let them know that 

you saw them advertised in 

the TRAVELER. 

Check our website: 

www.smartrving.org 

and click Discounts for 

more information. 

Discounts are subject to 

change. Please check with 

the campground to verify 

before registering. 

EMMAUS MOTOR COACH 

& RV RESORT 

Summerdale, AL 

251-979-6338 

www.emmausresort.com 

PAYNES RV PARK 

Theodore, AL 

251-653-1034 

www.paynesrvpark.com 

DENALI GRIZZLY BEAR 

CAMPGROUND 

Denali National Park, AK 

866-583-2696 

www.denaligrizzlybear.com 

TOK RV VILLAGE 

& CABINS 

Tok, AK 

907-883-5877 

www.tokrv.net 

AUGIES QUAIL TRAIL 

RV PARK 

Gila Bend, AZ 

928-683-2850 

www.augiesquailtrail 

rvpark.com 

BROOKSIDE CAMPSITE 

Cashe Creek, BC 

1/205-457-6633 

www.brooksidecampsite.com 

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DISCOUNTS 

(Continued) 

SHADY GROVE WI-FI 

CAMPGROUND 

Seibert, CO 

970-664-2218 

www.shadygroverv.com 

HORSESHOE COVE 

RV RESORT 

Bradenton, FL 

941-758-5335 

horshoerv@tampabay.rr.com 

HOMOSASSA RIVER 

RV RESORT 

Homosassa, FL 

352-628-2928 

turtlecreekrv@embarqmail. 

com 

NATURE’S RESORT 

Homosassa, FL 

800-301-7880 

www.naturesresortfla.com 

OAKS 'N PINES RV PARK 

Lake City, FL 

386-752-0830 

386-752-0837 

www.oaks-n-pines.com 

PELICAN PALMS 

RV PARK 

Milton, FL 

850-623-0576 

www.pelicanpalmsrvpark.com 

RUTLADER OUTPOST 

RV PARK 

Louisburg, KS 

913-377-2722 

www.rutladeroutpost.com 

CAVE COUNTRY 

RV CAMPGROUND 

Cave City, KY 

www.cavecountryrv.com 

S*M*A*R*T CHAPTERS 

Updates are posted on the website at www.smartrving.org 

REG CHAPTER P/NAME P/CTY P/ST P/E-MAIL P/PH# 

NE REGION DIRECTOR STAN MCKAY sjmckay3@verizon.net (609) 241-1106 

SMART YANKEES RICHARD THAYER MIDDLEBURG MA dktrsel@juno.com (508) 245-8964 

EMPIRE SMARTS JIM HARTMANN FULTONVILLE NY jimsally704@gmail.com (518) 421-0312 

NORTH COUNTRY TOM HILL BRISTOL RI tommy.w.hill.1@juno.com 

PA KEYSTONERS DICK PIERCE ALLENTOWN PA piercert@aol.com (610) 868-8081 

CBC DAVID MURPHY ROCKVILLE MD davidmurphy@dodmarrow.com (301) 984-9312 

JERSEY DEVILS ED JENNINGS BUENA NJ ejrjen@verizon.net (856) 697-1706 

SMART CATS PAUL MCMULLEN PETERSBURG VA paulgloria@verizon.net (804) 733-8950 

SE REGION DIRECTOR MELINA LEDUC m.leduc@att.net (386) 755-1794 

SMART SC PATRIOTS DAVID ARROWSMITH YORK SC drarrow@bellsouth.net (803) 628-1154 

FL BUCCANEERS DALE HERTZFELD PERRYSBURG OH dalnglor@yahoo.com (419) 260-2071 

FL SUNSHINE STEVE JACKSON PALM COAST FL cob650@hotmail.com (386) 445-3696 

GA RAMBLERS MARJORIE RHODES MARRIETTA GA marjn4rew@gmail.com (770) 565-3327 

CHATTAHOOCHEE DRIFTERS DAVID WEIS KINGSLAND GA dweis@tds.net (912) 674-9347 

GULF COAST EAGLES EUGENE BENUZZI PORT CHARLOTTE FL gbenuzzi@comcast.net (941) 629-9171 

TRI STATE REBELS JOHN BRADBERRY WOODSTOCK GA johnniebrad@gmail.com (951) 836-1930 

FL SPACE COAST GARY WILSON MELBOURNE FL wgary1427@aol.com (321) 259-6704 

SMART TARHEELS GEORGE GAZIANO FAYETTEVILLE NC ggaziano@embarqmail.com (910) 425-7467 

FL ROADRUNNERS JAMES MCDADE ST. AUGUSTINE FL djmcdade13@gmail.com (904) 797-3320 

NC REGION DIRECTOR DALE HERTZFELD dalnglor@yahoo.com (419) 260-2071 

NORTHERN ILLINOIS JACK DIETRICH LAKEMOOR IL kdiet4948@aol.com (847) 502-0823 

GREAT LAKES DAVID JONES NORTON SHORES MI e8sldr@frontier.com (231) 759-7803 

WISCONSIN SMARTS DAVID RUHNKE POYNETTE WI dgruhnke@yahoo.com (608) 345-0101 

OHIO VALLEY ED PATE CECILIA KY callitik@hotmail.com (270) 862-2265 

SC REGION DIRECTOR DENNY OLVANY olvanydna@gmail.com (601) 798-4888 

SMART CAJUNS LARRY POUSSON WELSH LA larrypousson@live.com (337) 526-2888 

ALABAMA SMARTS JIM FERGUSON DOZIER AL ferguson@centurylink.net (334) 388-5858 

ARKANSAS DIAMONDS TOM PEARCY BELLA VISTA AR tspearcy@gmail.com (479) 855-4666 

MISSISSIPPI MAGNOLIAS DENNY OLVANY CARRIERE MS olvanydna@gmail.com (601) 798-4888 

ARKANSAS HOGS JIM FRANKS HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE AR jimfranks@suddenlink.net (501) 915-0502 

TRI STATE PANHANDLERS TOM DILLON PENSACOLA FL usafdillenjer@att.net (850) 478-5769 

ROCKY TOPS ED PATE CECILIA KY callitik@hotmail.com (270) 862-2265 

WHITE SANDS JIM PENCE PENSACOLA FL jpence65@cox.net (850) 456-0032 

NMW REGION DIRECTOR BOB KNIGHT bknight@pixius.net (620) 899-9992 

KANSAS CAVALRY DIANA HART HUTCHINSON KS dkhart@pixius.net (620) 665-6235 

SMART MOHAWKS LLOYD BARNINGHAM RAYMORE MO lloyd.barningham@sbcglobal.net (816) 331-6234 

MIDWAY USA DONALD MCDIFFETT ENID OK smartusa2010@yahoo.com (785) 341-9115 

COLORADO ROCKIES GARY WILLIAMS HAYDEN CO cargar@springsips.com (970) 276-3894 

SMW REGION DIRECTOR DON DANIEL honneyman@pldi.net (405) 485-3694 

OK SMARTS DANNY KING ALTUS OK 2kings6@sbcglobal.net (580) 482-3114 

SMART TEXANS GERALD DAVIS COMANCHE TX geraldddavis1@verizon.net (817) 964-0451 

ALAMO SMARTS JAMES HELDT TOMBALL TX jasheldt@yahoo.com (281) 334-5120 

NW REGION DIRECTOR JON KATIN jonandnancy2@comcast.net (541) 220-9476 

INLAND EMPIRE RICHARD HOPKINS CENTRALIA WA hopkins147@comcast.net (360) 736-5943 

SO SMART ROB COMRIE WOLF CREEK OR retcntryboy@aol.com (541) 218-6543 

SW REGION DIRECTOR PAT KAVANAUGH patkavanuagh@live.com (623) 975-4117 

CA WARRIORS LYNN CUSTER FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA blcuster@sbcglobal.net (714) 775-6863 

AZ ROADRUNNERS ROBERT BENNETT HEREFORD AZ elbob0@hotmail.com (520) 366-0551 

SO CALIFORNIA BOB VERNLUND MORENO VALLEY CA bobandoly@verizon.net (951) 243-3355 

SMART KOFAS JERRY LECKRONE YUMA AZ leckronerv@aol.com (928) 345-2403 

AZ TUMBLEWEEDS SALLY KAVANAUGH SUN CITY WEST AZ ladysallyk@msn.com (623) 910-1276 

CHAN ISL SEAGULLS ROY ALLEN VENTURA CA royallen1@juno.com (805) 794-5666 

DIEGO CRUISERS JOE FAGAN POWAY CA joefagan@cox.net (858) 391-1038 

GOLDEN GATE FRANK VILIMEK MILIPITAS CA frankwvilimek@hotmail.com (408) 945-1634 

ATLG REGION DIRECTOR PAUL RIDER afchap@gmail.com (903) 574-1217 

STAR JACKIE WEIS KINGSLAND GA pesoweis@hotmail.com (912) 729-4142 

SMART SOLO'S RICHARD MCGUIRE PENSACOLA FL rickalmcguire@bellsouth.net (850) 433-1249 

COMPUTER USERS ED PATE CECLIA KY callitik@hotmail.com (270) 862-2265 

SMART FULLTIMERS PHILLIP PETRIE EAGLE RIVER AK phillip_c_petrie@peoplepc.com (575) 405-7523 

SMART DUFFERS DON VARDELL PASCAGOULA MS donvardell@live.com (228) 623-1197 

SMART NOMADS CHUCK TAMBORINO PINSON AL dgrandpaslove@aol.com (602) 793-3936 

SMART TRAVELING SQUARES JOHN FARRELL BELLA VISTA AR smartrnr@cox.net (479) 855-4778 


REGION & CHAPTER NEWS 

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MUSTER 

Join us Arizonians’ for a funtastic time at the Southwest Regional Muster in Yuma, Arizona 2 – 6 April 2012 

The Arizona Roadrunners, along with the Arizona Tumbleweeds and the Arizona KOFAs will be hosting the 2012 

South Western Regional Muster in Yuma, Arizona 2 through 6 April in 2012. The Muster will be held at the newly 

opened five star RV resort, The Palms, which is rated in the top 2% of RV resorts across America. 

Each day will be filled with fun activities such as swimming, shuffleboard, billiards, chip and putt, tennis and pickle 

ball, craft classes, social gatherings, entertainment, and of course, good food. There will be a day set aside for 

those that want to go on a riverboat cruise on the Colorado River and there will be a golf tournament for the 

golfers out there. For those that want to visit Mexico, bring your passports; the friendly town of Los Algodones is 

just a short drive away. And for those that enjoy visiting military bases, MCAS Yuma is just down the road from 

the RV resort. And, there will be door prizes, a silent auction, book sales, and craft sales. 

COME ON OUT AND JOIN US! 

For more information or to receive your registration form, contact the Muster Master Bob Bennett at 520-366- 

0551 or send an email to elbob0@hotmail.com. 

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL MUSTER 

Now that old man WINTER is leaving us lets focus on future events in the SPRING. I am writing to provide an 

update on the SE Region Muster “Springtime Extravaganza” scheduled for April 23 – 28th at Wekiva Falls RV 

Resort in Sorrento, FL. Early Bird arrival on 22 April, with the $23.00 pre muster parking fee paid directly to 

the campground. Official muster fee $23.00 begins on April 23. Located in Central Florida - situated between 

Sanford and Mt. Dora on SR-46, approximately 20-25 miles from Orlando. www.wekivafallsresort.com. As of 

this writing 90% of the planning is on track. We present the following: 

ACTIVITIES: Tournaments include Golf, Pinochle, Hand-n-Foot. Table games, bean-bag-baseball, ladder golf, 

holey board, etc. 

TOURS: River cruises, historic Mt. Dora, Casino with transportation (sign up early). 

MEALS: Four (4) catered breakfast, four (4) catered dinners. First timers luncheon (compliments Gulf Coast 

Eagles). Special ladies and men luncheon 

ENTERTAINMENT: World renowned comedian Herman Noodleman, Sunshine Sound Quartet, MUSIC 

AND DANCING, talent night, chapter skits, etc. 

ATTRACTIONS: Vendors, RVs on display (including RV wash/wax detailing @ site) golf cart rentals, canoe/ 

kayak rentals, WIFI via camplink.com (very reasonable) etc. SE Chapters are requested and very much 

appreciated to donate items for door prizes, gift packages related to their local area. Books CDs, DVDs are 

appreciated, silent auction, yard sales at members' site. 

REGISTRATION: Muster and parking forms can be 

downloaded on SMART web site (www.smartrving. 

org) and search through SE Region. Those who do not 

use computers can call 386.755.1794 or 386.965.4612 

and registration/parking forms will be sent via USPS. 

Deadline is April 8th, 2012. Handicap parking is 

available, heated pool is adjacent to activity center 

DIRECTIONS: From north: I-75 to exit 329 (SR-44). 

East on SR44 to US 441. then south to SR-46 Mt. Dora 

exit, then east 11 miles to Wekiva River Rd – right to 

CG. South on I-95: to I-4 West to exit 101c SR-46, then 

west 5 miles to Wekiva River Rd. Left to CG. NORTH 

on I-95: to SR-46 then west as above. NOTE: Groups 

wishing to park together, plan on arriving together. 

Ya'll come! ALL ARE WELCOME INCLUDING Nomads, 

Fulltimers, SNOW BIRDS. Looking forward to seeing 

you, where we can meet old friends and make new 

ones. Plan on having a GREAT action packed time!! 

Please share this information, thank you. 

Melina LeDuc, SE Region Muster Chairperson 

TAPS 

(Call or email HQ for mailing address to send a 

condolence card.) 

JOE MARCK 

#3938 (President of SMART 2005-06), 

spouse of Leona Marck, St. Petersburg, FL 

JIM DAVIS 

#8446, spouse of Janice, Lexington, TX 

LAUREL HAGER 

spouse of Verne Hager 

#2147, Redwood City, CA 

RUBY MILLER 

#4327, Clinton, AR 

JAMES SELNER 

#2507, spouse of Julie, 

Tracy, CA 


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LAKESIDE RV PARK 

Livingston, LA 

225-686-7676 

www.lakeside-rvpark.com 

MAXIE'S CAMPGROUND 

Broussard, LA 

337-837-6200 

www.maxiescampground.com 

MUSICLAND 

KAMPGROUND 

Branson, MO 

888-248-9080 

www.musiclandkamp 

ground.com 

NWS EARLE RV PARK 

Colts Neck, NJ 

732-866-2448 

Muriel.smith@navy.mil 

TWIN LAKES RV PARK 

ADA, OK 

580-399-9087 

www.twinlakesrvparkada.com 

CEDAR OAKS RV RESORT 

Grove, OK 

800-880-8884 

www.cedaroaksrv.com 

THE OLD MILL RV PARK 

& EVENT CENTER 

Garibaldi, OR 

503-322-0322 

www.oldmill.us 

NASHVILLE COUNTRY RV 

PARK 

Goodlettsville, TN 

615-859-0348 

www.nashvillecountry 

rvpark.com 

TWO RIVERS 

CAMPGROUND 

Nashville, TN 

615-883-8559 

www.tworiverscamp 

ground.com 

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OASIS RV RESORT 

Amarillo, TX • 888-789-9697 

www.myrvoasis.com 

TREETOPS RV RESORT 

Arlington, TX 

817-467-7943 

www.treetopsrv.com 

AUSTIN LONE STAR 

RV RESORT 

Austin, TX • 512-444-6322 

www.austinlonestarrv.com 

SANDY LAKE RV PARK 

Carrolton, TX • 972-242-6808 

www.sandylakerv.com 

LAKERIDGE RV 

PARK INC 

Gun Barrell City, TX 

903-887-4212 

www.lakeridgervpark.com 

SOMEWHERE RV PARK 

Mineola, TX • 903-564-5772 

www.somewhere-rv.com 

TRAVELERS WORLD 

RV RESORT 

San Antonio, TX 

210-532-8310 

www.travelersworld 

rvresort.com 

AMERICAN HERITAGE 

RV PARK 

Williamsburg, VA 

757-566-2133 

www.americanheritagervpark. 

com 

TALL CHIEF RV RESORT 

Fall City, WA 

425-222-0778 

www.rvonthego.com 

DOWNTOWN RV PARK 

Watson Lake, Yukon 

867-536-2646 

ARKANSAS SMART HOGS 

Happy Birthday to us! 1992-2012. The Arkansas 

Hogs passed a milestone in February. We celebrated 

20 SMART HOG years of “Seeing the Country We 

Defend”. We are fortunate to still have two charter 

members with us, Lew & Ruby Dellinger and Lee & 

Gayle Thomas. 

Many of our members have spent the past few 

months in more comfortable climates enjoying the 

warmer weather. Kic & Eileen spent a few days at 

Lazy Days RV Center near Tampa, Florida where 

the Florida Buccaneers chapter was having a 

muster. We found out that if you have a chance to 

visit another chapter’s muster, by all means do so. 

We met many new people and had so much fun. 

Now we are looking forward to the next National to 

see them again. The South Central Regional Muster 

is in May. We encourage all members to plan the 

trip to Foley, AL. We all need to support our Regional 

Musters. Much work goes into the planning. 

A rolling muster is being considered, probably to 

Shreveport, LA. and Natchez or Vicksburg. Glenn & 

Pat Foster, Ann Lowry and Hollis Kinder are hosting 

a Muster 5 thru 7 June at Mountain View, AR. Make 

campground reservations early as this is a very 

popular place in the spring and summer. In July a no 

host muster will be at the Downtown Riverside RV 

Park, North Little Rock, AR. Come on the 2nd thru 

the 5th and have a wonderful view of all the 4th of 

July spectacular fireworks on the Arkansas River. Our 

new President Jim Franks is going full speed ahead 

and has presented many new ideas for the New Year. 

Keep an eye on us. Visit our website at arsmarthogs. 

com for reservations information and more. 

CHATTAHOOCHEE DRIFTERS 

The 10th annual Chattahoochee Drifter Christmas 

Muster was again a complete success. We were 

treated to home cooked meals, pot luck dinners 

and breakfast and dinner at local restaurants as 

well. During this muster held at Oaks & Pines at 

Lake City Fla. Jackie Weis, President of the STAR 

Chapter was on hand to present to Al Haynes his 

medallion for recruiting 5 new members, allowing 

Al membership into the STAR Chapter. Chapter 

members took advantage of being close to the 

V.A. Hospital by having two hospital staff members 

give a brief discussion of the V.A. procedures 

and operation of the daily routine. After the very 

informative presentation members of the Drifters 

departed to the V.A. Hospital with four (4) large 

boxes of personal hygiene and comfort items to 

present to the residents. After a lengthy tour of the 

hospital facilities the Drifters then presented a check 

for $250.00 for a resident Super Bowl party. 

DRIFTERS 

As the outgoing President of the Drifters I would like 

to thank the Chapter for a fun filled 4 yrs. I have so 

many great memories. At our December Muster our 

past chapter Chaplain John Meyers was on hand 

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to install our new chapter officers: President - David 

Weis, Vice President - Drew Dupree, Secretary - 

Pat Haynes, Treasurer - Dick Davis, Muster Master 

- Jackie Weis Congratulations to all, may we have 

more fun filled Musters. 

Jackie Weis #12337 - Drifters outgoing President 

Top: December muster. Bottom Left: New officers. 

Bottom Right: Passing the gavel 

FLORIDA ROADRUNNERS 

Florida Roadrunners NEW chapter 

members and January muster 

hosts, Tony & Mary Richter and 

their cohosts, also NEW chapter 

members, Larry & Bonnie Shields, 

wined & dined all who could not 

attend. They provided some great home cooked 

meals, fresh citrus fruits and door prizes. Those 

Florida Roadrunners who could not attend missed 

out on meeting NEW faces (potential SMART/ 

chapter applicants), conversations, plenty of card 

games, playing a new outside game "Murbles", and 

a tour of the Stephen Foster State Park in White 

Springs. Our hosts & cohosts also arranged a 

caravan to an Italian restaurant in nearby Lake City. 

Great cuisine had many wanting "to go boxes" for 

another meal. One lady (guest & potential SMART/ 

chapter applicant), Winnie Bushouer provided 

everyone an eye opener "Treasure Chest" of side 

splitting laughs and surprises. Winnie also brought 2 

couples to our muster. Those folks left with SMART/ 

chapter applications in hand. She has others who 

are interested in SMART as well. Thank you for 

making our chapter/SMART noticed and continued 

growing. Some ladies enjoyed touring near by 

craft and quilt shops, while others made Valentine 

refrigerator magnets. 

On Thursday evening, Florida Roadrunners focused 

their attention on guest speaker, Jim Bury, Director 

of the USO at Jacksonville International Airport. 

He provided a small slide show of the hard work, 

sacrifices and aid given to our military and their 

families by local volunteers and community support. 

A few eyes whelmed with tears at the conclusion of 

his presentation. Our generous group of listeners 

opened their hearts and wallets and donated on the

spot $221.00 to the USO. This local organization does not receive 

any funds from their national headquarters in Washington D.C. 

During the January Muster, details of the 2012 SE Region Muster 

at Wekiva Falls RV Resort in Sorrento, Florida were being worked 

on. Please make plans to attend this fun filled event. If you have any 

questions or want to volunteer, contact Muster Master John Tesmer, 

SE Region Director Melina LeDuc or go to the National website. 

GOLDEN GATE CHAPTER 

After our General Membership Meeting at our February 2012 Muster 

at the Kit Fox RV Park in Patterson California, the entire dayshift of 

the Patterson Fire Department along with two really large fire trucks 

showed up and presented a seminar on RV fire safety and prevention. 

After the informative presentation and a question and answer 

session, the firemen toured our RV's to learn about the RV lifestyle. 

The program was arranged by Muster Trail Boss Lou Simmons with 

Steve Hall of the Patterson Fire Department. 

Above: Scenes from the RV fire safety seminar 

SMART CAJUNS 

About 25 rigs gathered at the Canyon Trails RV 

Park in San Marcos, TX again for their January 

muster in preparation for the annual trek down into 

the Valley for some of the Cajuns. Hoss and Elaine 

Bergeron did their usual bang-up job in hosting this 

muster with great food and beautiful cutting boards 

for all the ladies at the muster. Rita Clark, Lorese 

Wolverton and Sharon Nieves received their 

cutting boards from Hoss Bergeron first because 

they were new to this muster. Though our hosts, the Bergerons, had 

to contend with being locked out of the RV because of a broken lock, 

none of the Cajuns went without any food as the muster continued. 

The SMART Cajuns have a new President, Larry Pousson, former 

SCRD, and Vice-President Lee Fontenot who will lead the Cajuns for 

2012, once they finish enjoying a relaxing trip to the Valley. 

The next muster will be March 13-15 at the Rayne Civic Center and 

hosted by Jim and Magdalene Martin with cohosts Lee and Irene 

Fontenot. Our annual Ya’ll Come Muster will be held again at Poche’s 

Fish 'n RV Campground in Breaux Bridge, April 26-29, and will again 

be hosted by the Arceneauxs. 

After the San Marcos muster, 15 rigs traveled down to the VIP La 

Feria West RV Park in the Valley for some rest and relaxation in the 

sun and wind. The temperatures have been in the 80s and we have 

been shopping, sight-seeing, flea-marketing, eating, and crossing 

the border in Neuvo Progreso, Mexico to enjoy some of the dentists, 

restaurants and shops there. Most of the Cajuns stay for about two 

weeks in La Feria, TX before they all leave for other destinations until 

the next muster in Rayne, LA for our March muster. 

Left: Getting ready to shop. Right: Larry Pousson & Lee Fontenot 

S*T*A*R CHAPTER 

Count down to National—7 months, Y’ALL still have 

time to get in those last minute prospective members 

recruited. The Recruiter of the year is still wide open, 

it's anybodys win!! We have 2 members who have 

recruited 3. As the 2012 year starts we have so far: David 

Ruhnke; #8154, has earned another Gold Star for 25 members; 

Tom Pearcy; #11477, will receive his Silver Star with recruiting 15 

members; Christain Eck Jr. #10236, our immediate Past President 21 

to 22; Jeff Stephens, #9112, our STAR Chapter Sec.-Treas. 12 -13; 

Jack Dietrich, #7719,11-12; Francis Mueller, #9228, 9-10 – receiving 

his Bronze Star; Jon Katin, our North West Regional Director, #12305, 

7-8; Stanley McKay, our North East Regional Director, #4382, 6-7. 

Al Haynes, #12358 received his Mediallion at the Drifters Christmas 

Muster plus moved from 5-6. Chuck Kuzmz our National 1st Vice 

President will receive his Mediallion at the National Muster in Sept. 

and moved from 5-6. 

Congratulations to all!!!!! 

and as always Keep Recruiting 

Jackie Weis, President 

TRI-STATE PANHANDLERS 

The annual New Year’s Eve Banquet and Party were 

the highlights of the January Muster held at Sugar 

Mill Plantation RV Park in Ochlocknee GA. Chuck 

& Carol Kuzma, Tom & Gisele Dillon and Chuck 

& Marilyn France hosted the New Year’s Banquet/ 

Party and the Muster. They claimed that their superior 

planning was responsible for the wonderful weather and thoroughly 

enjoyable weekend. 

The Banquet served up smothered pork loin chops, Noodles, peas 

with almonds, tossed salad, rolls & butter, and strawberry shortcake 

with whipped cream. Lil Smith celebrated her 53rd wedding 

anniversary with Hubby Harry by winning $53 in the 50/50 drawing. 

Paul Moniz won a gift basket donated by Dick & Joan Nallick. The 

party included skits by Geraldine, Ma & Pa, The Two Nuns, music, 

dancing and a lesson in the Hand Jive. 

During the muster, Ward (see picture), Curt & Shirley Newton’s service 

dog in training, infiltrated the festivities and found a comfortable place 

under the Christmas Tree. 

Carol Kuzma 


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2012 NATIONAL MUSTER REGISTRATION 2012 

2012 National Muster Sept 10 – 15, 2012 (depart Sept 15) 

Elkhart County 4-H and Agricultural Exposition, Inc. • 17746 County Road 34, Goshen, IN 46528 

Contact: Muster Master – Mike Kegley • kegley@chartermi.net • 989-686-3125 • 810-964-41163 Cell 

Reservation Deadline August 7, 2012 DO NOT COMBINE MUSTER & PARKING PAYMENTS! PLEASE PRINT THE INFORMATION 

Make Check Payable to “SMART” Mail to: SMART HQ • 600 University Office Blvd, 1A • Pensacola, FL 32504 

SMART #__________________ Chapters_____________________________________________________________ 1st Timer: Yes_______ No_______ 

NAME: Last_____________________________________ First_______________________ Spouse_________________ Guests __________________ 

Address:_______________________________________________________ City:____________________________ State/Prov____ ZIP____________ 

Home Phone: ___________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________ Email_____________________________________________ 

Muster Fee: $88.00 per person ($175.00 two person rig, $88.00 for each additional person) 

Parking Fee: $25.00 per night – per rig (if you would like to arrive early you can come on Sunday, September 9) 

Upon receipt of registration, HQ will send a letter and a copy of the refund policy. Additional information by both email and regular mail will be sent by the 

National Muster Committee. Updates will be periodically provided by Email, in the Traveler, and on the SMART Website. 

Meals provided consist of three breakfasts, one continental breakfast and two catered dinners. 

Specific: Tour and activity information to be announced in future packages. 

ALL ATTENDEES (MEMBERS AND GUESTS) 18 or over must sign below in order to participate: 

For Services rendered to /received by those signed below, in their participation of any SMART activity named above, the undersigned hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and hold 

harmless Great Lakes SMART, SMART Inc., all officers, directors, employees, agents, and their successors and assigns from all liabilities, injuries, obligations, claims, demands, losses, 

damages, judgments, penalties, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable attorneys' fee of any kind and nature arising out of or in any way related to the activity listed above. 

SMART is NOT responsible for the actions of any participating company or agent, with regards to their role in organizing, planning, or for any other service they may provide for the 

benefit of the named person or activity. All children under 18 MUST be accompanied by a SMART member, and that member is responsible for the action/activities of which the minor 

participates. 

Signature_____________________________________ Date____________ Signature_____________________________________ Date____________ 

Signature_____________________________________ Date____________ Signature_____________________________________ Date____________ 

2012 NATIONAL MUSTER PARKING REGISTRATION 2012 

DO NOT SEND TO SMART NATIONAL HQ. DO NOT COMBINE MUSTER & PARKING PAYMENTS PLEASE PRINT THE INFORMATION 

For Parking Reservation send this form and one Check of $50.00 (2-Nights) 

To: Jerry Brandon • 602 Sanders Road SE • Kalkaska, MI 49446 

The remainder of parking fees will be collected on arrival at the rate of $25.00 per night 

SMART #__________ 

NAME: Last_________________________________________ First__________________________ Spouse__________________ # in Party _______ 

Address:_________________________________________________ City:_____________________________ State/Prov______ ZIP______________ 

Home Phone: __________________________ Cell Phone____________________________ Email____________________________________________ 

Arrival Date (No earlier than September 8 ____________________________ 

Departure Date (No later than September 15 ____________________________ 

RV Type: (MH/5th Wheel, Travel Trailer) ____________________________________________________ Length __________ (ft.) # of Slides__________ 

Vehicle in Tow (Y/N) ________ Pets (Y/N) __________ Do you require handicap parking? (Y/N) __________ 

Do you desire to participate in: Golf Yes____ No_____ Crafts for sale Yes_____ No______ Games Yes______ No ______ 

Donation of Silent Auction Items Yes______ No _______ Donation of door prizes Yes______ No _______ 

Donation of Books, VHS/DVD/CDs movies for Book Sale Yes______ No _______ 

2012 NATIONAL MUSTER SHIRTS 

Plans for the 2012 National Muster are progressing nicely. All the committees are working to insure that everyone that 

attends this Muster leaves with a big smile on their face. We are taking orders for Muster Shirts early this year. Polo 

Shirts are available with or without a pocket. 

Shirt with Pocket $15.00 SM ____ MED ____ LG ____ XL ____ $17.50 2XL ____ 3XL ____ 

Shirt without Pocket $15.00 SM ____ MED ____ LG ____ XL ____ $17.50 2XL ____ 3XL ____ 

SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BE PICKED UP WHEN YOU REGISTER AT THE MUSTER. 

Make your checks payable to: Mike Kegley, Muster Master 

Mail payment and this form to: 

Mike Kegley, National Muster Master • 3372 E. Woodland Drive • Bay City, MI 48706-1670 • (810) 964-4113 

Name: ___________________________________________________ SMART #___________ Phone #________________________ 

Address: ____________________________________________ City: _________________________ St: _____ Zip: _____________ 


PROPOSED CHANGE TO SPOUSE MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA 

Your VOTE is requested! 

During the September 2011 Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting, proposals were considered to make a change in the definition of Associate 

Spouse membership contained in SMART Corporate Bylaws Section 4.03.E. Since this proposed change constitutes a significant change 

of the Bylaws, a 2/3 affirmative vote of the membership is required to approve the change. This change is to remove the word “Regular” 

from the definition of Associate Member, Spouses, thereby allowing the spouses of all members of SMART to become Associate 

Members. If approved, the new section of the Bylaws would read as follows: 

4.03.E. SPOUSES: Spouses of SMART members. 

RATIONALE: By limiting the Associate Spouse membership to only the spouses of Regular Members, a significant number of spouses 

are excluded from becoming Associate Members of SMART. By changing the wording of Section 4.03 from “Spouses of regular members 

of SMART” to “Spouses of SMART members”, all spouses are afforded an equal opportunity to become Associate Members of SMART. 

THE VOTE ON THE PROPOSAL WILL TAKE PLACE USING THE FOLLOWING METHODS: 

(1) PAPER BALLOT (USPS mail to SMART HQ) – Cut out the ballot below, mark your vote and place the ballot in an envelope with your 

SMART Member Number and the word “Ballot” printed on the outside of the envelope. Each member must use a separate ballot. Seal 

the envelope and place it inside another envelope. Place nothing else in the envelope. Address the outer envelope to: SMART HQ, 600 

University Office Blvd. Suite 1A, Pensacola, FL 32504. 

(2) EMAIL BALLOT – A ballot may be submitted by email to smart@smartrving.org. The Subject Line of the Email must read “Associate 

Spouse Ballot”. Then the Email must read: “I vote FOR the change to Section 4.03.E.” OR “I vote AGAINST the change to Section 4.03E.” 

Your SMART Member Number must be included in the email for the ballot to be counted. Each member must use a separate email to vote. 

(3) IN PERSON – ballots may be cast at SMART HQ in Pensacola, FL during normal office hours, OR at the 2012 National Muster in 

Goshen, IN. Unless voting at the National Muster, ALL BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED AT SMART HQ BY AUGUST 27, 2012 

BALLOT TO CHANGE SMART BYLAWS 

Section 4.03.E. SPOUSES: Spouses of SMART members 

FOR _______ AGAINST _______ Member # _____________________ 

SMART CARAVAN APPLICATION 

Make Checks Payable to: SMART • Mail To: SMART, INC. • 600 UNIVERSITY OFFICE BLVD., SUITE 1A • PENSACOLA, FL 32504 

A 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 the cost of the caravan. 100% deposit refunds will not be made unless a replacement 

is found, funds for the caravan have not been expended, or the service provider returns funds expended. Any funds returned by the service providers will 

be refundable after the completion of the caravan. Trip Cancellation Insurance is at the discretion of the participant. You may wish to contact your regular 

insurance provider to ascertain if they provide this service. 

Name of Caravan _____________________________________________________________________ Date of Event ________________________ 

Mbr# __________ Last ______________________________________________ First _____________________ Spouse ____________________ 

Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

City _________________________________________________________________________________ State _________ Zip ________________ 

Phone ________________________________ (cell) ________________________________ Email ______________________________________ 

(print) _____________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Guest traveling in your rig 

JACKET 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 undersigned hereby releases, and 

agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SMART Inc, all officers, directors, employees, agents and their successors and assigns from all liabilities, injuries, 

obligations, claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, penalties, expenses and disbursements, including reasonable attorney’s fee of any kind and 

nature arising out of, or in any way related to the activity listed 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 18 years or older, and must sign the required application. Name & Signature of Guests in your Rig “REQUIRED” 

Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _________ Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _________ 

Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _________ Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _________ 


S*M*A*R*T MUSTER CALENDAR 2012 

See Region News or call "Contact Person" for specific directions to camping location. Every effort is made to list CORRECT info - if in doubt, 

call HQ or call CONTACT PERSON listed. For updates go to www.smartrving.org and click on Muster Calendar. 

THE INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE SUPERCEDES INFORMATION IN THE TRAVELER. 

MARCH 2012 

12-16 South 81 RV Park, Duncan, OK 

Host: OK SMARTS 

Contact: Danny King 

2kings6@sbcglobal.net 

13-15 Rayne Civic Center, Rayne, LA 

Host: Cajuns 

Contact: Jim & Magdalene Martin 

337-474-7785 

14 Chow Call Ryan’s - Pace, FL 

Host: White Sands 

14-17 Wild Frontier, Ocala, FL 

Host: FL Roadrunners 

Contact: Jim McDade 904-797-3320 

djmcdade13@gmail.com 

15-18 Barnyard RV Park, Columbia, SC 

Host: SC Patriots 

Contact: Ken & Becky Hill 

Reid & Pat Caldwell 

15-19 Jojoba Hills Resort, Aguanga, CA 

Host: SO Cal 

Contact: Bill & Sharon Whitaker 

slwhitaker1941@aol.com 

Bob & Gretchen Mattison 

20-22 Sugar Mill Plantation RV Park 

Ochlocknee, GA 

Host: Tri-State Rebels 

Contact: James & Hellen Crutchfield 

803-478-7504 843-607-1913 

21 Bella Vista Village Community Room 

Pot Luck Supper 6-9 pm 

Host: Arkansas Diamonds 

Contact: Tom Pearcy 479-855-4666 

RSVP 

27-29 Columbia Exposition Center 

150 Industrial Park Rd. 

Columbia, MS 39429 

Host: MS Magnolias 

Contact: Larry & Martha Sockwell 

903-721-9272 lbstrains@aol.com 

APRIL 2012 

2-6 SW REGIONAL MUSTER 

The Palms RV Resort 

3400 South Avenue 7 East, Yuma. AZ 

Host: AZ Roadrunners 

AZ Tumbleweeds 

SMART KOFAs 

17-20 SMW REGIONAL MUSTER 

Cowtown RV Park, Aledo, TX 

Host: SMW Regional Muster 

19-21 Riverside RV Resort, Bartlesville, OK 

Reservations 918-336-6431 


23-28 SE REGIONAL MUSTER 

Wekiva Falls Resort, Sorrento, FL 

Host: SE Regional Muster 

Contact: John Tesmer 813-990-7288 

johntesmer@aol.com 

26-30 NMW REGIONAL MUSTER 

Kansas State Fairground 

2000 N Poplar St, Hutchinson, KS 67502 

Host: Midway USA 

Contact: Don McDiffett 785-341-9115 

smartusa2010@yahoo.com 

John McDaniel 620-782-3988 

johnnyc@wheatstate.com 

26-29 Poche’s RV & Fish Camp 

Breaux Bridge, LA 

Host: Cajuns Contact: Francis & Lynette 

Arceneaux 337-237-2805 

Apr 28 – Southern Oaks Resort, Summerfield, FL 

May 2 Host: FL Buccaneers 

Contact: Kathy Bader 352-621-3679 

kathybader85@yahoo.com 

MAY 2012 

7-11 San Onofre Beach, Camp Pendleton 

Host: SO Cal 

Contact: Jeff & Carole Steinorth 

Bill & Judy Turpin 

3-6 Hi-Way Haven RV Park, Sutherlin, OR 

www.hiwayhaven.com, 1-800-552-5699 

Host: SO SMART 

Contact: Dave Baird dnbaird66@msn.com 

Call park to make reservation. Tell them 

you are with SO SMART. RSVP Dave 

3-6 Top Sail Hill Preserve State Park 

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 

Host: Tri-State Panhandlers 

Contact: Paul & Margie Moniz 

Stan & Shirley Horton 

8-13 SC REGIONAL MUSTER 

Southwinds RV Park, Foley, AL 

Host: AL Smarts & Smart Solo 

Contact: May Jones ajmjaj@aol.com 

Carolyn Herrera 

11-13 Ft. Mead, MD 

Host: CBC 

Contact: Alan Davis 703-671-8222 

15-17 Eagle Hammock RV Park 

Kings Bay Naval Base, Kingsland GA 

Host: Tri-State Rebels 

Contact: Tom & Eve Jagielo 706-955-3911 

Curt Crowe 229-225-8414 

15-19 Ozark Mount Springs RV Park 

Mountain View, MO 

Host: Mohawks 

Contact: Curtis Gist 417-282-6757 

16-20 Cave Country RV Campground 

Cave Country, KY 

Host: Ohio Valley/Rocky Top Joint Muster 

Contact: Ed & Kathy Pate 

270-307-9617 callitik@hotmail.com 

18-20 Killens Pond State Park, Felton, DE 

Loop B Call 877-987-2757 

Host: PA Keystoners 

Contact: Ollie & Carol Kendrick 

443-745-3328 

18-20 Markey’s Place, Pulaski, NY 

Host: Empire SMART 

18-21 Kanopolis Lake 

Host: Kansas Cavalry 

Contact: S. Stielow 785-942-3275 

ssslow@gorhamtel.com 

20-24 Pine View Campground 

Fort McCoy, WI 

Call 608-388-3517 

Host: Wisconsin SMARTS 

Contact: Ralph & Judy Donais 

763-441-2630 

May 30 – Santee State Park, Santee, SC 

June 3 Host: SC Patriots 

Contact: Tal & Harriet Hughston 

JUNE 2012 

3-8 Cal Expo RV Park, Sacramento, CA 

Host: Golden Gate 

Contact: TBA 

6-10 Riverview RV Park, Lake Ozark, MO 

Host: Mohawks 

Contact: Steve & Barb Hague 

573-636-2759 

7-9 Will Rogers Downs RV Park 

Claremore, OK 

Reservations 800-562-7635 


Contact: The Farris’ 918-787-5719 

8-10 Lunga Park, Quantico, VA 

Host: CBC 

Contact: Alan Davis 703-671-8222 

11-15 Francis Park, 29862 N 900 Ave. 

Kewanee, IL 

Host: Great Lakes 

Contact: Paul & Romelle Hintz 

309-269-8768 

13-17 Sandy Oaks RV Park, Beverly Hills, FL 

Host: FL Sunshine 

20-24 Spring Lake RV Resort, Crossville, TN 

Host: Rocky Top/Ohio Valley Joint Muster 

Contact: Glen & Marlene Thomas 

931-797-4247 / 931-510-6251 

herbnquilt@glenmar.us 

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Mail 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 Address 

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New Member Badge comes with the New Member Packet; Spouse Badge must be purchased for $7.50 

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(i.e. city, state, branch of service, duty status) 

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apply. Check this block and the membership category below. Only memberships 1a, 1b, & 2a are eligible for this membership offer. 

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q 1a. Regular Member: Active/Retired US Military Services, NOAA, USPHS, or Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients. New member 

packet fee $15 + $45 annual dues = $60. See above for 2-year membership offer. 

q 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. 

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q 2a. Associate Member: Honorably discharged veterans US Military Services: Fee $15 (New Member Packet) + $45 annual 

dues = $60. See above for 2-year membership offer. 

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badge (optional) = $22.50. Regular renewal rates apply. 

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q 2d. Canadian, NATO/SEATO: Fee $20 (New Member Packet) + $50 annual dues = $70 

3. 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 3rd class mail – If you desire 1st class mailings of “The SMART 

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL – For current members renewing their membership. Member expiration date is on the mailing label of 

your Traveler & Membership Card. 

Mbr #___________ NAME _________________________________________ SPOUSE___________________ Mbr#___________ 

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Associate Widow/Widower – $30 (X__years) = $________ Canadian Member – $50 (X__years) = $________ 

Social Member – $25 (X__years) = $________ 1st Class Mailing – $10 (X__years) = $________ 

Donation enclosed to support SMART $________ 

Approved 10/27/2010, Rev. 2 9/25/2011

FREE MEMBERSHIP! 

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS RECRUIT 5 NEW MEMBERS 

and you get a free year membership in S*M*A*R*T! 

So be sure to put your member number on the 

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FLORIDA GATEWAY RESORT 

Florida Gateway Resort is located in North Central Florida near 

the Georgia border situated between I-10 and I-75. We are truly 

“The Gateway to Florida”. Whether your wanting a tranquil relaxing 

getaway or a family friendly vacation, Gateway has what you’re 

looking for. We are an area rich in natural resources for those wanting 

to unwind and enjoy area springs, lakes, rivers, and trails. For those 

wanting to pick up the pace a bit, there are also area festivals, a 

music park, shopping, and a theme park accessible nearby. 

You are cordially invited to come visit our beautiful resort. Reserve 

a new premium pull through site complete with your own private 

jaccuzzi, dining set, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit, paved and lusciously 

landscaped, rent a cabin or a new luxury tent (coming soon). Come 

join the fun, bring your family and friends or call and let us tell you 

about our many park amenities and how we may accommodate you 

with your next club or organization meeting or event. Looking forward 

to meeting new friends and being of service to you. 

Sincerely, 

Florida Gateway Resort Staff 

386-792-2692 

S*M*A*R*T STORE PRICES: RESALE 

SMART Decals 3” ......................... $1.00 

SMART Decals 6” ......................... $1.80 

SMART Decals 9” ......................... $2.50 

SMART Bumper Stickers .................. $2.00 

SMART Cloth Emblem 3 ¼” ................ $3.00 

SMART Cloth Emblem 8 ½” ................ $6.75 

SMART Iron-On 9” ........................ $1.00 

SMART Visors (Red, White, Blue) ............ $5.50 

SMART Hats (Red, White, Blue) ............. $6.75 

SMART Song CD ........................ $10.00 

SMART Name Badges ........$7.50 (includes S&H) 

NOTE: Postage is not included. We charge actual shipping/ 

postage cost. Please send payment with order to Headquarters: 

SMART, 600 University Office Blvd. # 1-A, Pensacola, FL 32504 

Special Pricing for our Military Veterans 

Call Retired CW3 Doug Ashenfelter at 800.727.3778 

Come Visit Our Beautiful Resort in Jasper, FL! 

Reserve a premium pull-through site complete with your 

private Jacuzzi or your next Rally/Event! 

For reservations call: 386-792-2692 www.gatewayfl.com 


RICHMOND H CINCINNATI H COLUMBUS H tomraper.com 

TOM RAPER RVs 

As a Retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer, I am both excited and 

humbled by this new opportunity to offer my personal and 

professional assistance to fellow Retirees and family members. I 

have always made it a point to provide that little extra to the many 

active and retired customers that choose Tom Raper RV for their RV 

needs, and look forward now to the opportunity to do the same for 

each of you who call upon me from your organization. 

I was born and raised in the Richmond, IN area and on my retirement 

in 1994, my family and I returned to this area and I immediately 

found a new professional home here at Tom Raper RV, which has 

allowed me to continue my association with the military community. 

With Wright Paterson AFB just a 40 minute drive east, and old Fort 

Benjamin Harrison, IN just 60 miles west, my family and I have been 

able to continue to enjoy the opportunities and benefits of both. 

Tom Raper RV is a family - a family of employees that truly cares 

about the wants and needs of today's RVer. I encourage each and 

every one of you to use us. If you have a parts requirement, a service 

issue, the need to upgrade your RV or even sell it, or just a question 

that you can't find the answer for, call us - we are here to service you, 

the RV community. I look forward to a long and happy association with 

your organization and hope to meet many of you personally in the 

very near future. Just call Doug 1-800-727-3778 ext 1317. 

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Special Military Active Retired Travel Club, Inc. 

600 University Office Blvd. #1A • Pensacola, FL 32504 

(850) 478-1986 • (800) 354-7681 

e-mail: smart@smartrving.org 

NON-PROFIT ORG 

U.S. POSTAGE 

PAID 

Pensacola, Florida 

PERMIT NO. 686 

SAVE ME!!! SHARE ME WITH OTHER MILITARY RETIREE'S, BASES, CAMPGROUNDS. 

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW WEB ADDRESS www.smartrving.org 

OR CURRENT RESIDENT 

Special People 

Places to Visit 

Palo Duro Canyon 

A 21 mile drive across the High Plains and into 

the depths of Palo Duro Canyon. Most people 

quickly become bored by the flat treeless 

terrain of the Texas panhandle and respond 

by pressing harder on the gas pedal. But the 

High Plains hold notable exceptions to the 

MONOTONOUS TERRAIN, the most famous 

being Palo Duro Canyon. Here the Plains 

abruptly drop eight hundred feet into the ragged 

gash of Palo Duro Canyon. It houses hiking, 

camping, mountain biking, scenic views, an 

outdoor drama Texas and a historical museum. 

The canyon is 120 miles long, up to 20 miles 

wide, and 820 feet deep making it the United 

States second largest canyon. The park is home 

to many unique geological formations. The 

lighthouse is the most famous of these in the 

park, and is one of the quintessential postcard 

shots in the state. Definitely worth a look. Wild 

life abounds. 

Don & Etta Daniel 

OK Smarts

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