Roamin' Catholics Southwest

Purpose:  The Roamin' Catholics exist to promote Catholic spiritual, social, recreational, and informational activities that provide for the enjoyment and pleasurable use of family member coaches.

Area/Scope:  Roamin' Catholics Southwest is authorized to function in the Southwest area of FMCA.


Officers of the Club:
  • President:     Ben Avila
  • Vice President:    Gerry Mohr
  • Secretary/Treasurer:   Rita Edson
  • National Director:   Helen White
  • Alternate National Director: Phyllis Hogue

    Messages from our President -
    Ben Avila - December 2009
  • December 2009
    Corinne Robinson - January 2009 - December 2009
  • December 2009
  • May 2009
  • February 2009
  • May 2009
  • December 2009
  • FMCA Rally - January 9-13, 2008
    Helen White - February 2009 - January 2009
  • Dockweiler State Beach - October 2007
  • San Miguel Mission - June 2007
  • Report from National Director, Helen White
  • Santa Barbara - Habitat for Humanity - November 2006
  • Mar Ta Awa Campout, Viejas Indian Reservation, San Diego, CA - June 2006
  • Report from National Director, Helen White, June 2006
  • FMCA Western Area Rally in Indio - January 2006
  • Santa Paula Campout - June 2005
  • "San Dimas Camp Out" - July 7, 2004
  • "We're Official" - February 2004

    Chapter Newsletters:
  • December 2009
  • May 2009
  • February 2009
  • September 2008
  • May 2008
  • January 2008
  • November 2007
  • September 2007
  • July 2007
  • December 2006
  • July 2006

    Upcoming Events:
  • Spring Rally Plans in Julian, CA, April 13-14-15, 2010 - Gen Kessler and Bob Perry will be Wagon Masters for this Campout. It will be held at Pinezanita Campground at Julian, CA ($30 per night includes breakfast). The city of Julian has many antique stores and the restaurant that serves the ‘famous Apple Pie.’ Julian is a fun city for just meandering. Anza Borrego is also in the vicinity and since it is spring the cactus may still be blooming. Print this Registration Form and sign up to join us in Julian. You may also send an email to: Ben and Donna Avila or call us at 626-446-2466 and we will return your call.
  • Summer Rally Plans at San Miguel Mission, June 2010 (exact dates TBD) - If you are interested please send an email to: Ben and Donna Avila or you may call us at 626-446-2466 and we will return your call.

    Where We've Been - Camp Outs and FMCA Conventions:
  • January 6-10, 2010 - Western FMCA Area Rally - Indio, CA
  • November 16-17-18, 2009 - Fall Campout - Elks Club, Vista, CA
  • April 21-24, 2009 - Spring Campout - Sportsman Club in Joshua Tree, CA
  • April 24-27, 2008 - Lake Skinner, CA
  • November 13-16, 2008 – Fall Campout - Glen Ivy, CA
  • February 24-28, 2008 - Pomona, CA – International FMCA Rally
  • January 9-13, 2008 – Western FMCA Rally in Indio, CA
  • Dockweiler State Beach, CA - October 25-28, 2007 - with Pictures
  • San Miguel Mission, CA - May 30-June 2, 2007 - with Pictures
  • Indio, California, January 2007 - FMCA Western Area Rally
  • Santa Barbara, CA - November 2-5, 2006 - with Pictures
  • Mar Ta Awa Viejas Indian Reservation, San Diego, CA - June 1-5, 2006 - with Pictures
  • Indio, California, January 11-15, 2006 - FMCA Western Area Rally
  • Santa Paula - June 5-8, 2005 - with Pictures
  • Indio, California - January 2005
  • Guajome County Park, California (near Oceanside), October 22-24, 2004
  • East Shore RV Park in San Dimas, June 4-6, 2004

    Minutes of Club Meetings:
  • Elks Club, Vista, CA - November 16, 2009
  • FMCA Rally in Indio, CA - January 2008
  • Dockweiler State Beach, California - October 2007
  • Indio, California - January 2007
  • Mar Ta Awa Viejas Indian Reservation - June 2006
  • Indio, California - January 2006
  • Indio, California - January 2005
  • Guajome Park - October 2004

    Treasurer's Reports
  • January 2008
  • October 2007
  • January 2007
  • June 2, 2006
  • January 31, 2006
  • January 18, 2005
  • January 14, 2004

    Membership Application Form
    Please complete the Membership Application and mail to the name and address on the form.

    Last Updated: January 13, 2010