How is this for retirement-sit in the middle of Kansas typing the President's message, in the coach of course, because it is raining outside? I wish more of you could make it, as it should be a blast. I know Joyce and Jerry have put a lot of effort into it. Just think the cocktail hour starts in two hours.

First, I would like to welcome three new members who joined us last month in Ft. Collins. These three couples have known each other for some time and followed one another in to buy their new 2003 D's that look alike, except one is a 39 footer with three slides. The other two only have a mere two. But, there is another reason to welcome them into the group. We now have someone to follow Nina as newsletter editor. We didn't tell her about those shoes. Anyway, even before Jack and Yvonne Greenbaum got a chance to pay their dues, Yvonne was volunteered by one of her "friends", and accepted this challenge. Thank you. The other new members are, Larry and Deb Loss, 10720 W.102^nd Place, Westminister, Co. 80021 and John and Paula Lyda, 1457 Zinnia Circle,Lafayette, Co.80026. The Greenbaum's live at 8445 W. 97^th Place, Westminister, Co.80021.

For the first rally in 2003 we had the sad occasion to bid farewell to two of our founding members. Ed and Olive Kennedy have now left us for Maui, Hawaii. For the newer members info, Ed and Olive helped immensely getting the Discovery Pioneers organized and even are responsible for our logo. Recognize that couple in the Conestoga?

At the conclusion of the Kansas rally, we leave for the joint rally with the Northwest Adventurers to work on the details of the national rally in Washington this September. We brought winter clothes for Montana, but we will probably have to launder some, because it is cold in Kansas. Mark September 23 through the 27 on your trip calendars and plan to help at the rally. Carl Ropp is in charge of parking and I am in charge of the food. We need a good showing from the Pioneers.
-Bob
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Editor's Message by Yvonne Greenbaum

My name is Yvonne Greenbaum and I am new to the Discovery Pioneers, as well as new to being a Discovery owner. My husband Jack and I traded up to our new Discovery in February, having traded our 2001 Pace Arrow. We are very happy with our new unit and are looking forward to our travels with the Discovery Pioneers.

Please contact me in the future if you would like to put anything in The Milepost. I look forward to meeting all the members of the Discovery Pioneers Chapter. Have a great summer everyone! n

Rally Master's Report by Carl Ropp

Thanks to the May rally hosts, Bob and Nina Soltwedel, and Ed and Olive Kennedy for a very good rally. This was Ed and Olive's last rally before moving to Maui. We wish them luck and hope they will visit future rallies. The weather was not very cooperative, but we really needed the moisture so no one that I am aware of complained.

Jerry and Joyce Weichman have planned a very nice rolling rally and have put a lot of work into it. If you miss this rally, you will have missed a one of a kind rally that promises to be an exciting good time in Kansas. If you change your mind, you can call Joyce for your late registration. Rally dates are June 5, 6, 7^th and 8^th.

We will be caravanning from the Kansas rally to the National planning rally at the Yellowstone Edge RC Park in Emigrant, MT. If anyone wishes to join the caravan, we will stop the first night in Cheyenne, on June 8^th.

It was voted at the May rally to hold the Sept. rally in conjunction with the National rally in Kennewich, WA, Sept. 23^rd -27^th, 2003. I hope most of our members will make plans to attend this rally in the fall. Northwest Adventurers are hosting this rally and some of our members are volunteering to help. We know that Leo and Jackie Everitt and the rest of the NW Adventurers have put a lot of hard work into making this a rally that you won't want to miss. Leo tells us there is a lot to see and do in that part of the country.

Now I want to mention the July rally at Sidney, NE. If you have not had the pleasure of visiting the Cabela's store, we can tell you that the wildlife displays are fabulous. Marge and I have both been there before many times, but while visiting there to make plans for this rally, we still spend several hours just looking around and guess what . . . we did not make it out without making some purchases. So we hope you will make this rally one of most importance for the year 2003. We have not made a lot of mandatory things to do, we want you to be able to look, see and enjoy on your own free time.

May 10, 2003 Minutes by Donna Hiss

The meeting was called to order at 9:15 A.M. by President Bob Hixson at the Heron Lake RV Park in Ft. Collins, Co. Bob welcomed newmembers and guests, Larry and Deb Loss, John and Paula Lyda, and Jack and Yvonne Greenbaum. The following familes were in attendance at the Rally:

Elkins, Everitt, Greenbaum, Hiss, Hixson, Kennedy, Loss, Lyda, Peery, Ropp, Soltwedel, and Weichman.. Hosts Bob and Nina Soltwedel, and Ed and Olive Kennedy were thanked.Minutes of the September 12, 2002 were read and approved with one correction that the National Rally on September 23-27, 2003 will be held inKennewick, Wa. not Pasco. Treasurer Olive Kennedy reported a balance of $2317.98 in the general fund and $89.55 in the rally fund. The report was approved as read. For the benefit of the new members the current officers were introduced. The nomination of Bob Soltwedel as treasurer to replace Olive Kennedy was approved. The books will be audited by Bob, and Jerry Wiechman, before he takes over. Olive was thanked for the great job shehas done.Nina Soltwedel was thanked for doing the newsletter, and Bob asked for a volunteer to take over the job. Alice Peery was thanked for getting

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Minutes of Meetings, continued

the information out about the current rally.Ed Kennedy gave us a list of things to do in the afternoon, despite the rain and snow.New Business: Joyce Wiechman gave us an update on The West of Kansas rally June 5-8, and urged everyone to attend this unique rally. Leo Everittupdated us on both the June 11-14 rally in Emigrant, Mt. and the National in Kennewick, Wa. Those who wish to arrive early for the National can contact the Sandy Heights RV Park in Pasco, Wa. Remember the dates have been changed from Sept. 17-21 to Sept. 23-27.Rally Master Carl Ropp asked for hosts for the July rally as this is the annual rally and the election of officers. The Sept. rally was discussed and a motion was made by Nina Soltwedel and seconded that it be combined with the National. The motion passed. The May 2004 rally will be held in Albuquerque, N.M.The nominating committee will report the list of new officers at the June Meeting. During the meeting the Treasury was audited and found tobe in order.Ed and Olive Kennedy were presented a going away card and wine, for all of the hard work they have done in getting the Discovery Pioneers upand running. They will be missed a lot, but did invite all of us to come visit them in Maui. Best of luck always guys. n

Slate of Officers for July Elections

The following are the slate of officers as presented by the nominating committee - Ed Kennedy and Jerry Wiechman for year 2003-2004:

President - Bob Hixson
Vice President - Bob Greenwell
Secretary - Donna Hiss
Treasurer - Bob Soltwedel
Rally Master - Carl Ropp

Nominating Committee:

Neil Elkins, Jim Hiss, Jerry Wiechman

Nominations will also be taken from the floor n

Treasurer's Report by Robert R. Soltwedel

If you have questions about any of the following, please let me know:

Balance May 01, 2003 . . . . . . . . . $2,208.64

Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 346.07

5/06 (Deposit of 13 couples rally fees) .$ 130.00

Returned later Ck 117 $10 and Ck 118 $120

5/15 (Deposit of 12 couples rally fees . $215.56

and return of Heron Lake Deposit[$100]

less $4.44 of uncollected phone and

taxes)

6/01 Interest earned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ .51

Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.05

5/02 (Ck 114 Alice Perry

additional exp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.34

5/08 (Ck 115 Ed Kennedy - rally

materials and postage for H.L. rally. . $ 17.32

5/15 (Ck 117 Ed Kennedy-

rally fee refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10.00

5/20 (Ck 116 Nina Soltwedel- rally

donuts, juice and fruit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 43.31

5/22 (Ck 118 Ed Kennedy - rally fee

refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00

6/01 Service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.08

First and Second Quarter 2003

Balance June 01, 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . $2359.66

Rally income fund balance

Nov 26, 2002 $ 76.87

Heron Lake rally fees received $120.00

H. L. extra charges ($4.44)

H. L. rally packages ($17.32)

H. L. food ($43.31)

Rally fund balance June 01,2003 $131.80

Discovery Pioneers Rally in Sidney Nebraska, July 11-13, 2003

Please see next page for registration form and information on Rally in Sidney, Nebraska. n

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