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| August, 2005 | |
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President's Message: Cascade Park Rally, Good to see Bob and Louise, Ideas for Rallies?, Sandwich Rally
Membership Chairpersons: Cscade Rally Thanks and Memories, Four New Members Wagonmaster's Report: Thanks to Cascade Rally Hosts, Hosting a Rally, Coming Up: Wells and Sandwich, Next Year's Rallies -Ideas? Bob Parson's Corner: Thank You for the Get Well Cards, Cascade Park Fun, Tabs Tabs and Tabs, Joke of the Month A Note of Thanks from Carol and Bill Elkins Recipe of the Month: White Chocolate Crackers | |
| July, 2005 | |
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President's Message: Northeast Area Rally Volunteers Needed for Parade, Cascade Campground Rally, Wells Beach Rally, Danforth Beach Rally
Membership Chairpersons: Current Membership is 225 Coaches, One New Member Nominating Committee: Nominations for Officers for 2005-2006 Wagonmaster's Report: Lake Forest Rally Report, Cascade Park Rally Added to Schedule, Rally Host Benefits, Notice of the Danforth Bay Rally and Explanation Betty Robicheau: Reporting on the Hopkinton Rally, We Had So Much Help From the New Newsletter Editors: Bill and Kitty Ellsworth, We Want to Hear from You, Thoughts for the Day | |
| June, 2005 | |
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President's Message: Reflections on the Hopkinton Rally, Report on Annual Meeting, Thanks to Dave and Carol Bovee, Bill and Kitty Ellsworth New Newsletter Editors, Rallies Are Fun, Volunteers Needed for Northeast Area Rally
Important Notice: Motorhomes must be inspected annually in June of each year Northeast Area Rally: Volunteers Needed for Day Gate Security, Meet Before 3:00pm on July 11, Must be Pre-registered, Contact Fred Roberts for More Details Membership Chairpersons: Current Membership is 273, Memberships Expire May 31 Each Year, Four New Members Vice President's Report: Northeast Area Rally Conflicts with NASCAR at Loudon, Suggestion to Avoid Other Conflicts, Hopkinton Rally, HB40 Relative to Motorhome Inspections Wagonmaster's Report: Hopkinton Rally Report, Next Rally is at Lake Forest, Anyone Want to Do Another Rally? National Director's Report: Explanation of Medex Member Benefit, Flying J Planning Hookups, Candidates for National Offices From the Newsletter Editors: Bill and Kitty Taking Over, Thanks for Support for 5+ Years Memorial to George Kelly Annual Meeting Report: Expenses Approved for 10th Anniversary Rally, Late Fees for Rallies, Many Members Not Renewed, Chapter Fair at NEAR, Report on Bill Read's Activities Details on Late Fees for Rallies Chapter News and Notes: From Bill and Ginny Read: They are very active with FMCA in Delaware, new chapter formed there, see you all in Springfield; Bob's Corner: Bob Parsons hasn't forgotten us, wonders of the world, TABS TABS TABS; Lap Robes for Veterans: 20 lap robes made for veterans, thanks from Jim Belanger for them | |
| April, 2005 | |
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President's Message: Gear Up for Summer, Thanks for Help for Jobs Well Done, Perry GA Rally Coming Up, Chapter Fair, 10th Year Celebration in September
Membership Chairpersons: Fourteen New Members VP Report: Rude Treatment at Blueberry Hill Campground, Chapter Fair Table at Perry Rally, See You All in May, Thanks to Melanie at the Red Barn Campground Wagonmaster: Not a Good Start for 2005, Highlnd Orchards Rally Cancelled, More than 35 Families at the Winter Dinner, Thanks to Steve, Cascare Park and Danforth Bay Rally Possibilities? George Kelly: Death Reported Letter from Goodwill-HinckleyChapter News: Parking Available for FMCA Members, Will Be at Brooksville and Perry | |
| November, 2004 | |
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President's Message: Merry Chistmas, Happy New Year, Newfound Rally, Salisbury Beach Rally, 10th Anniversary Committees, A Great Season
From the Membership Chairpersons: Three New Members VP Report: Salisbury Beach Rally, Facts About Tabs, From Bob Parsons: Thanks for Tabs, Joke of the Month Wagonmaster: Late Fees, Newfound Rally, Salisbury Beach Rally, Winter Dinner, Think About Hosting a Rally Next Year Chapter News: Lap Blanket for Veterans Project, Notes about April Rally (subsequently cancelled) Recipes: Apple and Pecan Turnovers, Three Cheese Dip | |
| Late September, 2004 | |
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President's Message: Greeting from New President Fred Rhine, Rally Hosting, Planning Ahead for 10th Anniversary, Thanks to Retiring Officers, Thanks to Sandwich Rally Hosts
From the Membership Chairpersons: Sandwich Rally, New Granddaughter, Thanks to Browns and Reads, One New Members Links to Reports: Minutes of Annual Meeting, Wagonmaster's Report, National Director's Report News for Members: Chapter Booth at Perry in March 2005, Membership Count, (continuing next column) Appreciation to Retiring Officers, Lawn Chair Brigade Leader Needed, Invitation from the Greens, Winter Dinner, Thanks for Area Support Recipe: Double Chocolate Mocha Trifle | |
| September, 2004 | |
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President's Message: By VP Bob Parsons, Top Gun III Rally, Beach Acres Rally, Sandwich Coming Up, One Million Tabs for Shriners, Joke, New Officers to be Elected
From the Membership Chairpersons: Membership Cards, Four New Members Rally Reports: Essex Jct. Volunteers Thanked, Top Guns III Fun Rally at Lake George: September 24-27, Tom and Pat McPherson and friends | |
| August, 2004 | |
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President's Message: By VP Bob Parsons, Northeast Area Rally, Social Hour, Entertainment, Day Gate Volunteers
From the Membership Chairpersons: Alaska Trip, Four New Members National Director's Report: Northeast Motorhome Association Report, Officers Elected, Treasurer's Report, Defibrillator, Coach Count, Blood Donations, Next Year: West Springfield MA table borders=0> Top Guns III: Entering Times Nominating Committee: Nominations for 2004-2005 Officers October Rally: New Hampshire Coach and Camper to Sponsor Breakfast Upcoming Rallies: Wells Beach, 9th Birthday Bash, Newfound RV Park, Salisbury Beach Top Guns III Update: Repeated from July Newsletter | |
| July, 2004 | |
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President's Message: Greetings from Florida, No Lawn Chair Brigade at TG III, New Clothing Chairman, New Wagon Master, See You at Sandwich
From the Membership Chairpersons: Lake Forest Resort Rally, Thanks for Early Membership Dues Renewals, We're Heading to Alaska, Three New Members, Proper Filing of Renewals Minutes of Business Meeting: Recognition of New Members and Rally Hosts, Secretary's Report, Treasurer's Report, Wagonmaster's Report, Membership Currently at 287 Coaches, Nominating Committee, National Director, Northeast Area Opening Ceremonies and Volunteers Nominating Committee: Nominations for 2004-2005 Officers October Rally: New Hampshire Coach and Camper to Sponsor Breakfast Tabs, Tabs, Tabs: One million to Turn Over to Shriners at Salisbury Northeast Area Rally Opening Ceremony: Stet Hunt Needs Veterans and Service People, Thanks to Joe and Bunny Parolese for co-hosting at Hopkinton Upcoming Rallies: Wells Beach, 9th Birthday Bash, Newfound RV Park, Salisbury BeachTabs, Tabs, Tabs: One million to Turn Over to Shriners at Salisbury Top Guns III Update: Come In Thursday for $20, Kids and Volunteers, Meet in Holding Area to Park Together, Parking Rules, Invite a Motorhome-owning Friend | |
| June, 2004 | |
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President's Message: We've moved to Florida, May Rally Successful, Nominating Committee Appointed, Special Businees Meeting Scheduled in June
From the Membership Chairpersons: 2004-05 Membership Dues Renewals, Ten New Members Minutes of May 22 Business Meeting: Recognition of New Members and Rally Hosts, Treasurer's Report, Wagonmaster's Report, Membership Currently at 285 Coaches, Nominating Committee Appointed Northeast Area Rally 2004: Volunteers Needed for Day Gate and Security, Directions to Rally Top Guns Update from Bill Mattress: Reservation Limit 350, Program, 50's, 60's and 70's Attire, Red Hat Society, 50/60 Raffle | |
| March, 2004 | |
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President's Message: Southest Area Rally, Drag Races, Lawn Chair Brigade, A Great Season of Activities for 2004, Chapter Clothing Program
Northeast Area Rally 2004Volunteers Needed for Day Gate and Security From the Membership Chairpersons: 2004-05 Membership Dues, Six New Members Wagonmaster: Granite Staters 2004 Rally Schedule, Top Gun Rally Volunteers Needed Treasurer's Report for 2003 | |
| November, 2003 | |
| Condolences: to Gene and Connie Ross
President's Message: HACK, HACK, HACK, Florida pre-rally, Southest Area Rally, Lawn Chair Brigade, Winter Phone Numbers Northeast Area Rally 2004Volunteers Needed for Day Gate and Security From the Membership Chairpersons: Goose Holow, Three New Members, Have a Great Winter Granite Staters 2004 Rallies Salisbury Beach Report: by Dave LeBlanc Goose Hollow Rally Report | |
| September, 2003 | |
| President's Message: Wells Beach Rally, New Coach, Sandwich Rally with 82 Coaches, Southeast Area Rally and Pre-rally
Minutes of Annual Meeting September 6, 2003 at Sandwich: Remarks by Bill Conway; Officers' Reports, Secretary, Treasurer, VP, National Director, Membership, Wagonmaster, Clothing; Old Business, Buffalo Security, PEI Parking, Nominating Committee Report and Vote 2004 Rallies: Schedule, Guidelines for Rallies, Bob's Joke of the Month From the Membership Chairpersons: Sandwich Rally, Fairgrounds Facilities, Address Changes, Four New Members | |
| August, 2003 | |
| President's Message: NEA Rally in Prince Edward Island, Lawn Chair Brigade in PEI and in Florida in February, Condolences to Carolyn Beers, Granite Staters are friendly and fun-loving
Letter of Thanks from Connie Ross for the quilts donated at the International Rally From the Membership Chairpersons: PEI, Addresses, Fifteen New Members Nomination Committee Report: Officers for 2003 -2004 National Director's Report from Hamburg NY: Condolences to Family of Ed Beers, Executive Director's and Committee Reports Acepted, Proposals for Increases in Annual Dues and Early Registrations to be Voted on at next Directors' Meeting, Approved Policy and Procedures Revisions Available on the FMCA Web Site, Incoming Officers Elected | |
| June, 2003 | |
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President's Message: June Rally, Lawn Chair Brigade at PEI, Business Meeting Results: Live elections and Nominating Committee appointed
Bob's Corner: Tabs, PEI Rally, Joke of the Month From the Membership Chairpersons: Pleasure to see everyone at Hopkinton Rally, Thanks for renewals, Ten New Members Change of Venue for June 20-22 Rally National Director's Update from Evelyn Merrill: Hopkinton Rally, Thanks for help at Brooksville, FMCA Constitution and By-Laws Changes Passed, FMCA Officer Position Nominations, Voting at July Meeting in Buffalo Can You Help? Granite Staters Members need parking site for next fall | |
| March, 2003 | |
| President's Message: Southest Area Rally, Lawn Chair Brigade, Home in May
Bob's Corner: Snow Banks, P.E.I. Volunteers, Joke of the Month-Bronco and Cactus Future Northeast Area Rallies Schedule of International Conventions Granite Staters 2003 Rallies From the Membership Chairpersons: 2003 Dues Need to be Paid, Ten New Members Senior Moments: Get a hot mamma and be cheerful, Let's get a beer, New hearing aid | |
| October, 2002 | |
| President's Message: Tweet, tweet, tweet - Salisbury Beach Rally Ends Season, Nexy Year's Rallies Shaping Up, Brooksville SEA Rally
Bob's Corner: Tabs - over a million again, PEI NEA Rally, Joke of the Month and VolunteersEight New Members Salisbury Beach Rally: Report from Bill McShea Lawn Chair Brigade: Marching at Southeast Area Rally in February, come march with us, | |
| September, 2002 | |
| President's Message: Tweet, tweet, tweet - Bruce is Back, Sandwich Rally, Southeast Area Rally, Salisbury Beach Rally
Sandwich Birthday Bash Report: 84 Coaches, Auntie Henrietta, Business Meeting, New Officers Installed, Thanks to Hatleys On Road Quilters: Donation of Quilts at 70th Extravaganza From Doreen Arslanian: Microwave Bread and Butter Pickle Recipe Bob's Corner: Tabs - 565 pounds of them, Eight New Members | |
| August, 2002 | |
| President's Message: It's Election Time, Host a Rally, Membership Chairmen, Thanks from the President, Top Guns Rally, Northeast Area Rally and Lawn Chair Brigade, Bill Ellsworth and Kitty Munroe, Salisbury Beach, Southeast Area Rally, 70th Extravaganza, Northeast Area Rally, Volunteers
Sandwich Birthday Bash: Details Bob's Corner: A wonderful Summer Trip, 2003 PEI Rally, Tabs, Tabs, Tabs, Eleven New Members, Joke of the Month Rally Updates and Other Notes: Northeast Area Rally, Top Guns Rally, Thanks from Bill and Kitty (Munroe) Ellsworth, Toll House Crumb Cake From Webmaster Bob: Thanks for Support, Bounder Repaired, Eye Healed | |
| June, 2002 | |
| President's Message: Mixups and Troubles, Saco River Rally, Nominating Committee, Retiring as President, Top Guns II, Northeast Area Rally
Nominating Committee: Members of the committee Rally Updates: Northeast Area, Top Guns II, Saco River | |
| May, 2002 | |
| President's Message: Danforth Bay Campground Rally, Northeast Area Rally, 2003 Summer FMCA Extravaganza
Bob's Corner, Membership Chairman's Report: Welcome to One New Member, 47 Pounds of Tabs Collected at Danforth Bay (75,200 Tabs), 2002-03 Dues are Now Due, Joke of the Month Chapter Clothing | |
| April, 2002 | |
| President's Message: Greetings To the New Motorhoming Season, Security At Essex Junction
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| Essex Junction Security Detail: Please Volunteer, Call or Email Fred Roberts or Bob Smoth
Northeast Area Rally Opening Ceremonies: Uniformed Color Guards Needed, Please contact Bill Gowen Bob's Corner, Membership Chairman's Report: Welcome to Five New members, 3,496,700 Tabs Have Been Collected, Joke of the Month Upcoming Rallies: Danforth Bay, Saco River, Top Guns II, Northeast Area | |
| February, 2002 | |
| President's Message: Brooksville Rally Recap, Perry FMCA Convention, Co-Pilots Rodeo Cancelled, 2002 Rally Schedule, FMCA Summer Convention in Buffalo, NEA Rally in P.E.I
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| National Director's Report: Directors and Alternates Pay for Governing Board Meeting Defeated, FMCA Summer Convention in Buffalo, Roger Merrill Appointed to Member/Membership Services Committee
Brooksville Rally Report from Anne Brown | |
| November, 2001 | |
| The Prez Sez: Salisbury Beach Closes 2001 Rally Season, 2002 Rally Schedule, More Info Needed with Rally Descriuptions, Have a Great Winter
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| Salisbury Rally Report - Dave LeBlanc
Bob's Corner: Fourteen New Members; 2,252,800 Tabs Presented to Shriners' Hospital, Joke of the Month Southeast Area Rally FMCA Convention, Perry GA Lawn Chair Brigade at Southeast Area Rally 2002 Rally Schedule (link) | |
| September, 2001 | |
| The Prez Sez: Reflections on September 11th, Branch Brook Rally, Sandwich Birthday Bash, Caroline Hatley New Secretary, $1000.00 Donated to Shriners' Childrens Hospital, Volunteer Role at Next Year's NEA Rally
Bob's Corner: Seven New Members; 2,200,280 Tabs (1375 lbs) going to Salisbury Rally, Continuing program- Keep Collecting National Director's Report: Demographic Issues, By-Law Changes, Term Limits, National Directors' Travel Allowances Presidents' Forum Report: California Issues, RV Parking Issues- Volunteers Wanted, Safety Officer for Rallies, Youth Program Activities, FMCA Road Atlas, Manufacturers' Quality Control Articles for Magazine, FMCA Video Prided to Manufacturers, Handling Fee for Rally Refunds FMCA Governing Board Meeting: 2002 Budget $15,264,000.00, Future Rally Sites, Election of Officers | |
| August, 2001 (This was a special newsletter to distribute the officer election ballots for 2001-2002. It had no chapter news) | |
| July, 2001 | |
| The Prez Sez: Northeast Area Rally, Volunteer Thanks, Lawn Chair Brigade Performance, Bill Hatley appointed Wagonmaster
Nominations: Officer nominations to be published in August Newsletter National Director's Report: NMA Annual Meeting - previous meeting minutes and treasurer's report approved - nominations - audit report accepted - 2002 and 2003 rallies - multiple chapter visits by Pres. Bill Gowen - Ontario request -next year's nominating committee appointed Security Volunteers: Thanks from Stet Bob's Corner: Seven New Members; 1,937,280 Tabs (1210.8 lbs) | |
| Late June, 2001 | |
| The Prez Sez: Hopkinton Fairgrounds Rally observations; Northeast Area Rally, Lawn Chair Brigade, security, youth activities
Bob's Corner: Welcome to Six New Members; 1,500,000 Tabs; Dues are now due; Thank You from Bob; Joke of the Month Security Volunteers: A note from Stet Lawn Chair Brigade is invited to parade at the Northeast Area Rally; Volunteers needed National Director's Report: Spring meeting held; secretary resigned; nominating committee; future sites for NEA rally; mentors; National By-laws to be rewritten; future National rallies; national slate of officers; next meeting | |
| Early June, 2001 | |
| The Prez Sez: NETIQUETTE; Officers Needed; Legislation: We're almost there
Help Wanted: We need several elected and appointed chapter officers Bob's Corner: Welcome to Eight New Members; One Million Tabs; Dues are now due; E-Mail Addresses; Joke of the Month Good of the Order: Congratulatons; Get well soon; Condolences; Roasters wanted; August rally cancelled; Up-to-date rally schedule | |
| March, 2001 | |
| The Prez Sez: Looking Forward to 2001; Name Badges; Legislative Action Regarding RV Parking Restrictions, continued
Granite Staters Selected for Security Duty at Northeast Rally: Details: Dates and Times; Arrival and Parking; Volunteers Needed; Contact Stet Bob's Corner: Welcome to Eleven New Members; Tabs; Dues are now due; E-Mail Addresses Rally Schedule: Schedule for 2001 (the list is incomplete), Tuxbury Pond, Hopkinton Fair Grounds, NEA Rally, Highland Orchard Resort, Birthday Bash, Late September???, Salisbury Beach Chapter Notes: Board Openings; From the Webmaster, the Granite Staters Discussion Group | |
| November, 2000 | |
| Mind Your Own Business, President's Report: Legislative Action Regarding RV Parking Restrictions; Legislative Advisory Committee Set Up; Fall Season Wrap-up
National Director's Reports: Northeast Motorhome Association Meeting; Post Brunswick Rally; FMCA Governing Board Meeting Bob's Corner: Welcome to Nine New Members; Tabs; E-Mail Addresses; Joke of the Month Rally Schedule: Tentative Schedule for 2001; Year 2000 Rally Reports Treasurer's Report: Donation Made to Good Will-Hinckley School Chapter Announcements: Thanks from Sandwich FD; White Forest RV Repair; Granite Staters Discussion Group | |
| September, 2000 | |
| It's September Already!
President's Report: Brunswick; Thank You, Stet; Caravans; Security Work
From the Wagonmaster: Brunswick: Jersey Gems; Our House; Three More Rallies Discussion Group: Join the Granite Staters Discussion Group Bob's Corner: Welcome to new members; Tabs; E-Mail Addresses; Joke | |
| August, 2000 | |
| BRUNSWICK, HERE WE COME, President's Report: Brunswick; PEI; Sandwich and Salisbury Rallies; Ted Williams camp rally; co-Pilots Rodeo; Election time
From the Wagonmaster: Keene Swamp Bats rally report; Non-volunteers caravan to Brunswick; Thomas Point Beach pre-rally; Move is complete; Last year as Wagonmaster Bob's Corner: Welcome to ten new members; Dues; Tabs; Joke Brunswick Shorts: Social hour plans; Reminders Treasurer's Report Rally Details: Sandwich; co-Pilots Rodeo; Salisbury Beach Rally Reports: Top Guns; Swamp Bats Sandwich Crafts: Fold-a-Box; Potpourri Box, Cross | |
| Late June, 2000 | |
| PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Greenland rally report; Rockingham rally report; Top Guns rally; Brunswick Information, Pine Tree Pass, Lawn Chair Brigade cancelled, Social hour
Market Square Day Rall Report From the Wagonmaster: Non-volunteers caravan to Brunswick; Rockingham rally; awning problems; more on Brunswick and Thomas Point Beach Bob's Corner: Dues; Tabs; Joke National Director's Report: Schacticoke Northeast Motorhome Association meeting; next year at Essex Jct. VT for the Northeast Area Rally; Brunswick details; nominating committee report; moving national summer convention date | |
| Early June, 2000 | |
| The PRESIDENT Says: Motorhome Season Begins! Chichester Rally; Busines Meeting, Widen "window" for FMCA Summer Convention, Convention Volunteers; Granite Staters Discussion Group; Portsmouth Rally
Non-Volunteers' Caravan and Application Portsmouth Rally; Lost and Found Bob's Corner: Two New Members; Dues; Tabs; Joke From the Wagonmaster: Chichester Rally Report; Pre-Convention Rally at Thomas Point Beach for Volunteers | |
| May, 2000 | |
| The PRESIDENT Says: Mental Illness?; Chichester Rally; Chapter Leaders Rally; Co-Pilots' Rodeo
National Directors Report: Southeast Area Rally; Prince Edward Island Rally; National Directors Seminar Report Wood Blocks Required at Brunswick Bob' Corner: Fifteen New Members This Year; Dues Are Due; Tabs; Joke From the Wagonmaster: Rally Volunteers; WWW Site; Pre-Convention Rally; 2000 Rally Schedule Poetry from Mara Bovee: Spring | |
| January, 2000 | |
| The PRESIDENT Says: Happy Winter; Sandwich Birthday Rally; Southeast Area Rally; Myrtle Beach
Brunswick Security Bob, the Membership Chairperson: 211 Members; 1,000,000 Can Tabs for the Shrine Childrens Hospital; DUES; Joke Wagonmaster: National Convention; Myrtle Beach Dri-Wash and Guard | |
| November, 1999 | |
| The PRESIDENT Says: Co-Pilots Rodeo; Salisbury Beach; Southeast Area Rally Membership Chairman's Corner: Membership=207; Tabs Wagonmaster's Report: 2000 FMCA Convention Volunteers; Salisbury Beach Rally; Mice; Myrtle Beach; Bill Drinkwater | |
| October, 1999 | |
| The PRESIDENT Says: Acceptance and Bio; Birthday Bash; Brunswick 2000 Security; Birthday Bash 2000; Co-Pilots Rodeo From the Ex-President: Thank You, Southeast Area Rally and Lawn Chair Brigade; Welcome to Dave Bovee Membership Chairman's Corner: Membership=196; Tab Collecting and Shriners; Decals Wagonmaster's Report: 2000 Schedule, Hosts Needed | |
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