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Message from Our Chapter President    As far as I know all our members survived the unusual winter weather we had this year and those who wintered in warmer climates are anxious to return to New Hampshire. Our rally schedule is getting filled. Check it out on the G.S. Website.    As of this date I only have 16 volunteer coaches for this years NEAR Rally, in past years I have had 25 to 35. Paul Dubois has told me, that based on the number of registrations already received we should expect about 700 coaches at NEAR this year, which is a lot more than last year. I have to let Paul know how many we have in another week so he can plan on giving us another 15 or so “at large” volunteer from other chapters, if we don’t have enough Granite Stater volunteers. I am also looking for a Granite Stater to work with me and to take over as Security Captain for the Granite Staters. Carol and I have done this for a number of years and it’s time to take a break. I think the Granite Staters have done security since the Chapter was started, it would be nice to continue doing this for the NEAR Rallys. Anyone wishing to volunteer or work with me for taking over as Captain for future NEAR rallyies please call me at 603-435-6064 or email me at wdelkins@myfairpoint.net .    The nominating committee is still looking for candidates to fill positions in the upcoming election of officers in September. Anyone interested can call Bucky Buck, Fred Rhine or Otto Radl. I have served two non-consecutive2 year terms as President and am not seeking another term. There are other positions open also.    Carol and I want to thank the Granite Staters and and all those who kept us in their prayers and sent cards. Carol’s mother took a fall on the morning she was going to move to an assisted apartment. She could not recover from complications caused by the fall and died on April 19th she was 92 . Hope to See You Soon Bill Elkins

May 1, 2012 OUR 2012 RALLIES "Wherever We Go, We Have Fun!" April 3 – 6 “Granite Gators” at Lazydays Seffner FL May 18 - 20 Goose Hollow Campground Thornton NH June 21 - 24 Newfound RV Park Bridgewater NH July 19 - 22 Northeast Area Rally Essex Junction VT August 9 – 13 Outdoor World Camping Resort Moody Beach ME August 27 - 30 FMCA 87th Family Reunion and Motorhome Showcase Indianapolis, Indiana September 6 - 9 17th Birthday Bash Sandwich Fairgrounds Sandwich NH September 28 - 30 Camping at the “Weirs” Weirs Beach NH See the 2012 Rally Schedule for more information about these rallies Next Newsletter: July 1, 2012 Newsletter Publishing Dates Mar. 1, May 1, July 1, Sept. 1, Nov. 1

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