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Alabama Black Campers
President - Lawrence Joseph
98 Merrywood Circle
Birmingham, Al 35214
Ph: 205-791-3400
lawrencecjoseph@bellsouth.net
Vice President - Katherine Durant
641 Forestwood Road
Birmingham, Al 35214
Ph: 205-798-8749
Secretary – Ronald Durant
641 Forestwood Road
Birmingham, Al 35214
Ph: 205-798-8749
Assistant Secretary – Kenneth Armstrong
1346 Old Cahaba Cove
Helena, Al 35080
Ph: 205-621-9788
Treasurer – Percy Brown
1532 Delton Place
Birmingham, Al 35228
Ph: 205-442-7393
ABCO
P.O. Box 11917
Birmingham, AL 35202
ABCO
TRAILBLAZER Newsletter
President’s View
It is that time of year where spring is about to appear. New Year’s
Resolutions are being evaluated. Trip planning is taking priority. All
of us in this motorhome arena have a lot to thank the creator for. For
we are very fortunate. Remember to whom much is given, much is required.
Please continue your winning ways
Mitchell C. Baldwin 94-1024
Member Story
Look Who’s traveling Now!
The ABCO of Birmingham, Alabama has increased it’s membership. New
members are Percy and Liz Brown of Midfield, Alabama. Curlie and Sherry
DeRamus, Johnny and P.A. Rhodes of Gadsden, Alabama. The new members
bring experience and mechanical know-how to the organization.
Phylessie Rhodes
ABCO Member Spotlight
Name: Steve Peagler
Employer: United States Postal Service
Hobbies: Motorcycle Racing
Civic Activities:
Organizational duties: Vice President
Rules of the Road
As the motorhome industry continues to grow, there are many people
deciding to tow vehicles behind them. The towed vehicle easily becomes
“dead weight” and will push as you try to slow or stop. In many cases,
the towed vehicle can put so much stress on the motor coach’s brakes
that they may fade or completely fail. A towed vehicle also will greatly
increase the distance it takes you to stop. By applying brakes on your
towed vehicle will take the entire weight of towed vehicle off the motor
coach’s overburdened brakes. With towing laws now enforced throughout
the U.S. and Canada, don’t get caught without some type of braking
system.
Shadrick Campbell
MAGIC CITY CLASSIC IN B’HAM
The 2002 Magic Classic had some magic in it. It seems as if the number
of motorhomes came from out of nowhere. Obviously, tailgating is
becoming a big to do there. In four short years I have seen a dramatic
increase in the number of coaches in attendance. The 1st year we were
involved, it was as if there were 10-15 coaches, now some 4 years later
I am sure we had over 125 coaches. We even had a dealer to showcase 3 of
his units. With over 65,000 fans in the stadium and another 30,000
outside tailgating, it just stands to reason that the dollars spent and
the economic impact is being felt. Mind you, this is a black affair.
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ABCO Camping Trips 2006
March 7 – 9,
Six Mile Creek Park, Selma, AL
April 11 – 13, River Country Campground, Gadsden, AL
May 15 – 18, River Country Campground, Gadsden, AL
June 13 – 15, John Tanner State Park, Carrollton, GA
July 25 – 27, McFarland Park, Florence, AL
August 15 – 17, Emerald Beach RV Park, Navarre, FL
August 7 – 10,
Royal Coachmen Encore Super Park, Nokomis, FL
September TBA
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