Sierra Nevada Airstreams - Recreation with vehicles in the Sierra Nevada and American Great Basin areas

Achievements of Sierra Nevada Unit in 2004

The following is a summary of the efforts and activities of the SNU in 2004.

In our unit, we have:

• Added six new members by the end of September 2004

• Increased the number of rallies to six for the year.

• Increased the attendance at all rallies. We even had a visitor from a Colorado Unit join us at one of our rallies. Also had several visitors stop by to chat about our Unit and Airstreams in general at almost all of our rallies.

• Scheduled all rallies for weekends and held them in a variety of locations, each chosen for it's proximity to current members or potential members. The intent was to encourage the participation of people in all areas of our territory while still being close enough to the Reno/Sparks area to encourage working stiffs with families to attend.

• Sent PSA's to the majority of local newspapers within our region on a monthly basis. Had meeting/rally announcements published in at least two newspapers a month and often up to six newspapers. Got an editorial review in the Carson City paper and a headliner article with photos in the Reno paper. Through the use of a member's Bambi we were also represented on stage at a Trailer Park Troubadours concert.

• Wrote a letter to WBCCI based on a Blue Beret article about the Four Freedoms Wally Byam promoted and how the SNU demonstrates those ideals in our unit activities.

• Wrote a letter to The Nevada Sate Parks Department in support of increasing the number of group RV sites in Nevada State Parks.

• Wrote a letter and sent promotional materials to all RV dealers within our territory and to all major news outlets.

• Experimented with several promotional ideas including membership cards with the rally schedule on the back, a Finders Feather award for members finding new places to hold rallies, and attendance certificates for rally participation.

• Continued development of the website with new additions such as a photo gallery of member's Airstreams and unique adaptations to Airstreams. The owners manual section also continues to develop with new tips and ideas for the RV enthusiast. (http://SierraNevadaAirstreams.org/ )

• Continued to rebuild the Unit archives by developing and maintaining scrapbooks of all SNU newsletters and SNU promotional clips and a photo album of rallies and events.

• Started a weekly email bulletin "SNUZE" with tips and links to upcoming events or topics of interest.

• Continue our effort at being a good neighbor. SNU members continue seeking out other Airstream owners, telling them about the SNU and asking about their Airstream experiences. The SNU was represented at a Vintage RV rally at Tahoe and at the Region XII rally at Los Banos. Guests and visitors are always welcome at our rallies and meetings.

"The WBCCI is an exclusive club because not everyone owns an Airstream! The idea is to get out and have fun with your RV - with friends who share common interests." Bryan R. Leipper (772)

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