North Florida Chapters
Florida On Safari
DESCRIPTION
The Florida on Safari chapter was established in 1991 as a Safari manufacturer’s club but is now open to any FMCA Member. While we have some out of state members, we also have members from St. John’s county to Cape Coral, and from Atlantic to the Gulf. Our rally year generally follows the public school schedule (Oct to May). We include the Tampa RV Supershow in January and SEA rally in February or the FMCA when held in Perry, GA , in March, and encourage our members to participate with us as often as they can, and to host a rally at a favorite campground. We leave the summer open for more extended travel that someOu members like. For example, in 2024 the FMCA Convention is being held in Redmond, OR. Have you explored this wonderful country? There is lots of our wonderful country you can see this way.
We would love to have you join us for one of these rallies. We don’t care what your RV is, we will have plenty of fellowship, fun, and good food. Contact our chapter president for more information.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Gary L Smith
478 EAGLE BROOK CT
DEBARY, FL 32713-2346
386-668-1757
trekker01@gmail.com
OFFICERS
Gary Smith
| Gary Smith | F256841 | President |
| Betty Stefani | F377089 | Vice President |
| Karen Smith | F256841 | Secretary |
| Harry McClain | F377089 | Treasurer |
| Gary Smith | F256841 | National Director |
Gulf Coasters
| BARFIELD, MONA | Chapter President |
| REED, LAURA | Chapter Vice President |
| LEMKE, NANCY | Chapter Treasurer |
| ZELIUS, TERRY | Chapter Secretary |
| CANTRELL, BOB | Chapter National Director |
| SYMMES, JOE | Chapter Alternate National Director |
| BACHELDER, TAMMY | Chapter Newsletter Editor |
DESCRIPTION
The Gulf Coasters welcomes new members who own a self-contained wheeled recreational vehicle (RV) and who are members in good standing with FRVA. Our Chapter was formed on June 3, 1985. We are an adult group whose members primarily live in the NW Florida region and Mobile, Alabama area. Our region for members is west of Tallahassee at Hwy 19 to the eastern Louisiana state line, encompassing Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coastlines. We meet once a month, usually on the third weekend. November and December rallies are the second weekend. Rallies begin on Friday and ends on Sunday. Several members like to arrive early to enjoy the park, area, shopping and fellowship. Our rally hosts choose the rally theme and menus for Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast. A business meeting follows Saturday breakfast. Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast are potluck where we enjoy delicious foods from our great cooks. We also enjoy Happy Hour before dinner. The Sandpiper, our monthly newsletter, lists upcoming rallies, events and info on members. Looking for a fun group to share in your RVing experience? Come join us for a weekend. We look forward to meeting you and would like to have you as a member of the Gulf Coasters Chapter. Happy trails and safe travels!
Northeast Florida Campers RV Club
DESCRIPTION
Our Motto is simple – “Explore With Us, Stress Free”. Friendship, fun, fellowship and food – that’s Northeast Florida Campers RV Club (NEFC). Established in 2003, by a group of African American RVers in the Jacksonville, Florida vicinity, we are a chapter of, not only FMCA, but also the National African American RV Association (NAARVA). We are an active club with 5 rallies/outings each year, held in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Whether it’s a fun-filled event like the 70’s Throwback Weekend, a Wii Bowling Tournament, Morning Health Walk, or just relaxing in the sun, each rally includes social, recreational, wellness and business activities. Our dedicated members also participate in regional and national rallies, as well as events such as the Mardi Gras, the Essence Festival, the Florida Classic and RV caravan trips. Our charitable arm, the NEFC Foundation, Inc., supports families and community groups in the Northeast Florida vicinity. Our NEFC Scholarship program encourages young people to reach their full potential and contribute to their communities. New members are welcome.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Willie S Washington
4168 BRAEMERE DRIVE
SPRING HILL, FL 34609
352-556-5464
wwashin841@yahoo.com
WEBSITE
nefcrvclub.com
OFFICER
| Willie S Washington | F428860 | President |
| James R Brooks | F464482 | Vice President |
| Peggy T Booth | F465090 | Secretary |
| Elizabeth B Washington | F428860 | Treasurer |
| James R Brooks | F464482 | National Director |
| Frank T Marshall | F419934 | Alternate National Director |
Southeast Bus Nuts
DESCRIPTION
We’re Nuts About Buses This Chapter of FMCA was chartered in 1989 by and for folks who own bus conversions. And what’s a bus conversion, you might ask? It is an intercity or transit coach (e.g., a passenger bus, like a Greyhound) that has been converted to a custom motor home. These do-it-your-own-way recreational vehicles are each one-of-a kind, and chapter members enjoy the special camaraderie that comes from sharing the unique challenges that one can encounter with a bus conversion! The Southeast Bus Nuts Chapter has four rallies each year – a Valentine’s Rally; a Spring Rally (usually late March or April); a Halloween Rally; and a New Year’s Rally. Most of the rallies take place within Florida and Georgia, but rallies have also been held as far afield as North Carolina. But no matter where, we always have fun and fellowship! nitial costs to join is $40.00 – for 2 name badges and 1 year membership. If you only need 1 name badge the cost is $30.00. Renewal dues are $15.00.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ron V Daniels
1000 FATE WASHINGTON RD
STEM, NC 27581-9647
919-616-4217
ron.grandslam@gmail.com
WEBSITE
www.sebusnuts.org
OFFICERS
| Craig L Bowen | F419265 | President |
| Manuel Montesino | F385289 | Vice President |
| Ron V Daniels | F369978 | Secretary |
| Beverly I Bowen | F419265 | Treasurer |
| George Showman | F001007S | National Director |
| Craig L Bowen | F419265 | Alternate National Director |
| Michael Heron | F225072 | Newsletter Editor |
Sun Wheelers
April 2025 Edition – Newsletter
The Sunwheelers became a chapter in the FMCA in 1974. We are made up of campers that like to have fun. Our demographic center is Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. We meet once a month with the exception of July and August. Rallies are normally the 2nd weekend of the month and are scheduled at locations 125-175 miles from Jacksonville, FL. However, there are exceptions to the rule. Our rallies are held on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and end after breakfast on Sunday morning.
Thursday is for setting up and sitting outside in our lawn chairs to catch up with one another. On Friday mornings (weather permitting), golfers take off for a round of golf. The rest of the the group may attend an organized luncheon/event, do a little sight-seeing, and/or work a puzzle. Then, we all join back together at 3 p.m. for Happy Hour and go out to dinner that evening. Saturday morning breakfast is served by our volunteer weekend host/hostess. The group may meet up after 10 a.m. to have a corn hole tournament, play bingo, puzzle or play cards. Happy Hour is at 3 p.m. Dinner is served by our volunteer host/hostess with everyone bringing a side dish or dessert. Then, sometimes a short business meeting will follow dinner. The Sunwheelers will close the evening with card playing, puzzling, or sitting around a good old campfire socializing or playing trivia. On Sunday morning, a continental breakfast is served by our volunteer host/hostess. One thing for sure, you will never go away hungry.
Also, we have activities throughout the year that support designated charities. The friends you make will become lifelong friends. Sometimes, we think the weekends are just not long enough. If you would like to experience a weekend as a Sunwheeler, please contact me at the information listed below. It is our policy to require prospective members to attend 2 rallies in their RV before submitting their application to join the Sunwheelers.
OFFICERS
| Jim O’Connor – F496463 936 Silver Shores Road Vero Beach, FL 32963 772 453 1792 oconnor2708@comcast.net | President | |
| Carol Bentley – F384966 | Vice President | |
| Debbie Davis – F436861 | Secretary | |
| Maria Johnson – F504759 | Treasurer | |
| John McGraw – F476832 | National Director | |
| TBD | Alternate National Director | |
| TBD | Newsletter Editor |
Suwannee Valley Vagabonds
DESCRIPTION
The Suwannee Valley Vagabonds chapter was started in 1990 and we have been having fun ever since. We are a north-central Florida chapter that holds monthly weekend rallies from September through May, usually the second weekend of the month. Our reservations/confirmations are required two weeks in advance for planning purposes and many campgrounds require that as well. Our interests are social, eating, shopping, outdoor/indoor games, cards and board games. If there is a local activity going on we may include it. Our typical weekend rally starts on Friday, with some arrivals earlier than that as a personal preference. As we arrive there is social time, and dinner at a local restaurant on Friday night. Saturday breakfast is provided by the hosts for the weekend, followed by business or announcements. Saturday evening dinner is usually a pot luck meal with the hosts providing the meat. We do love to eat. Saturday evening is game and social time. Sunday morning is continental breakfast by the hosts and saying goodbye for another month. We think you will like our group of friendly people. Come and see for yourself.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ruth Taber
15205 W Hwy 316
Williston, FL 32696 352-502-2564
ruthtaber@embarqmail.com
OFFICERS
| Chris Minnich | F514429 | President |
| Jack Webb | F528706 | Vice President |
| Ruth Taber | F492547 | Secretary |
| Jean Georgi | F503210 | Treasurer |
| Carl Rich | F492752 | National Director |
| Open | Alternate National Director | |
| Newsletter Editor |