CHAPTER 8 - THE MEXICAN CONNECTIONMexican Connection Chapter 8 holds one rally a year in Mexico. It is our mission to introduce RVers to the wonderful Mexican people and to experience confident RV travel in Mexico by themselves or with others. Please read below for information.
(This page maintained by Don Busick. Last modified: 9/30/2008 11:53:18 PMCentral time.)
The Mexican Connection, Chapter 8 of the Escapees RV Club, was established in 1985 in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico, by a group of Escapees members who loved to winter in Mexico and felt other Escapees would enjoy visiting that country also.
The purpose of Chapter 8 is to:
-Expose Escapees Chapter 8 Mexican Connection members to RV travel in Mexico, its scenery, traditions, food, culture and folklore.
-Travel south of the border and give back more than the enriching experiences we gain, through charity donations and business patronization.
-Enable Chapter 8 members to feel comfortable to return to Mexico for future rallies as well as their own road trip adventures.
Chapter 8 publishes a quarterly newsletter along with maintaining this Escapees based website as well as a Mexican Connection Website. The Chapter sponsors an annual RV rally, which is a large group trip, into Mexico and helps with the charitable activities of the Escapees and charitable missions in Mexico.
At the one official rally each year in Mexico, officers are elected, a site selected for the next year's rally, charitable contributions determined, and other chapter business is conducted.
MEMBERSHIP or CONTACT INFORMATION
To become members of the Mexican Connection Chapter 8, please submit the Chapter 8 Membership Form: the initial cost of registration is $8, including the dues for the first year, then an annual fee of $6 due in April. The dues go toward the publication and mailing of the quarterly newsletter.
T0 JOIN Chapter 8 MEXICAN CONNECTION submit the following Chapter Membership Form Dated 09/10/2008..
To contact the Membership Chairmem, write to Bill and Cindy Pulsipher by email to cnbp@escapees.com.
Upcoming Rallies and EventsChapter Voice Mail Information: 888-757-7701 ext. 8008
The Mexican Connection SPRING RALLY 2009 to Guaymas, Mexico can be found on the home page of the mexicanconnection08.com website.
The Rally Registration Form and the Chapter Membership request form are not Password protected and are listed below.
Chapter Membership Form 09/10/08.
2009 Guaymas Spring Rally Registration Form
Please do not submit your rally registration form until October 15, 2008.
The route to be taken to Guaymas has been revised: The original planned route was to be Mex 17/14. The new route will involve going from Douglas on some very good American roads to Nogales and taking Mex 15 to Guaymas.
To read a more detailed report with colorful graphics click on the LINK. This is a pdf file found on the mexicanconnection08.com website.
Many articles and more information, as well as the Chapter NEWSLETTER can be found on the Mexican Connection Chapter 8 Website. The Newsletter requires an ID and a password. The Newsletter Editors Tom and Joanne Korsmo will send all paid members a copy of the ID and password. If you do not receive the ID or PW in a few days 07/11/07. Please contact Tom or Joanne. Please click on the link to view the
login web page.CLICK LINK HERE
Read the article that appeared in the September/October Escapees Magazine that featured Mexico by Chapter 8 authors by clicking on the respective page.
Page 49 Contents Page
Page 50 Mike and Terri Church: Seven Rules for Mexican RV Travel
Page 51 Terry Hager: Mexico BY RV ARE You Loco.
Pages 52 and 53 Diane Barnet: Mexico On Wheels
Page 54 Roger McFillen: Mexican Connection, A Charitable Chapter.
Pages 55 and 56 Bob Tirk: Wheelchairs to Mexico.
Mexico Travel Update June 2006
There is an updated June 2006 article on FAQ for Travel in Mexico. It has been updated by Maryke and Lin Hines and is in the format of FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions. It is excellent and to read it click FAQ.
A new article on Mexican Insurance 2006 can be found in Articles by Paul Goldberg. Please click on this link Mexican Insurance.
This is important to read and understand for travel in Mexico. The insurance debate is very misunderstood.
You must have, as a minimum, vehicle liability insurance written on a valid Mexican Company. No U.S. or Canadian liability insurance is valid in Mexico. Call around for price quotes.
ADA Vis Global Interprises 800-909-4457 www.mexicoinsurance.com
Adventure Caravans 800-872-7897 www.adventurecaravans.com
Caravan Insurance Services 800-489-0083 www.caravaninsuranceservices.net
Discover Baja Travel Club 800-727-2252 www.discoverbaja.com
Lewis and Lewis 800-966-6830 www.mexicanautoinsurance.com
McAfee and Edwards Ins. 800-334-7950 www.macafeeandedwards.com
Miller Insurance Agency 800-622-6347 www.MillerRVInsurance.com
Oscar Padilla's Mexico Ins. 800-466-7227 www.mexicaninsurance.com
Point South Insurance 888-421-1394 www.mexican-insurance.com
Sanborn's Mexico Auto Ins. 800-222-0158 www.sanbornsinsurance.com
San Xavier Mexico Insurance 888-377-1570 mexicobob@aol.com
Vagabondos Del Mar 800-474-2252 www.vagabundos.com
SAFE TRAVELS
Many articles and greater Chapter details can be found on the Mexican Connection Website. Please click on our link to leave the Escapees Website and view the primary Mexican Connection Website.
Please remember, Chapter 8 is not a commercial caravan group, but is led by volunteer members.
Chapter OfficersPresidents:
Lin and Maryke Hines #70910
linhines@earthlink.net
Past Presidents:
Pete and Sherrie Petrie #58590
petrieae@earthlink.net
1st Vice-Presidents & Wagonmasters:
Brian and Claudia Ellis #93212
noretorno2rig@yahoo.com
2nd Vice President:
John Green #86493
green19971@yahoo.com
3rd Vice President:
POSITION OPEN
Secretary:
Treasurer:
George Young #87456
youngbmw@innernet.net
Membership:
Bill and Cindy Pulsipher #77284
cnbp@escapess.com
Newsletter/Voicemail Editors:
Tom and Joanne Korsmo #76728
thomaskorsmo@gmail.com
Historians:
Bob and Judy Kominski, #74642
deiterk@peoplepc.com
Chairy Committee Chairmans 2008-09:
POSITION OPEN
Webmaster: Last Update 04/29/08
Don Busick #21725
Don9773@sbcglobal.net
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