July 1, 2008 - 10 ans ça se fête en grand! (FRENCH)
Pendant la fin de semaine du 20 au 23 juin dernier se tenait le 10e Grand Rassemblement Safari Condo. L’événement devait prendre place à la base de plein air de la Chaudière, à Vallée-Jonction, mais la rivière Chaudière en avait décidé autrement. Les pluies torrentielles qui sont tombées pendant toute la semaine précédant l’événement ont, en effet, fait monter le niveau de ses eaux jusqu’à ce que ces dernières recouvrent presque entièrement le terrain qui devait accueillir les participants. Ce qui avait pris 9 mois à planifier, a dû être entièrement repensé en 24 heures et c’est plutôt sur les terrains de la municipalité que se sont installés les 184 équipages inscrits à cette grande fin de semaine. Ce changement de plan n’a été possible que par le support incroyable d’une équipe de Condistes et d’employés bénévoles qui ont travaillé de longues journées à la pluie battante afin de relocaliser les installations.
Malgré ce revirement de situation de dernière minute et la météo qui n’était pas au beau fixe, le plaisir était au rendez-vous et la chaleur humaine a largement pallié au manque de soleil. Nos amis Condistes en ont profité pour visiter le moulin Cliche, la gare, faire du géocaching, du vélo, du kayak et bien sûr, se retrouver entre amis.
Pour fêter ce 10e anniversaire dans le partage, l’équipe des organisateurs a pensé associer l’événement à une fondation. Ils ont donc invité M. Mario Bilodeau, un Beauceron maintenant professeur à l’université de Chicoutimi, à venir faire une conférence sur ces expériences en montagnes. En plus d’être co-fondateur et directeur du programme d’études plein air et tourisme de cette université québécoise, Mario est aussi le cofondateur de la fondation sur la pointe des pieds. Cette dernière organise des aventures thérapeutiques en grande nature avec des jeunes atteints de cancer. Afin d’amasser des fonds, un rase-o-thon a donc été organisé ainsi qu’un encan chinois. Plusieurs employés de la compagnie ont participé à la confection et à la vente d’escargots en bois et des chandails de vélo au logo de Safari Condo et de sur la pointe des pieds ont aussi été mis en vente. La participation des condistes, des employés et la réponse à la levée de fond ont été formidables. Safari Condo tient ici à remercier tout le monde de leur implication et de leur grande générosité.
June 1, 2008 - Condists will be celebrating in Beauce!
Safari Condo is currently preparing its 10th Great Annual Reunion which will be held in Beauce, home of all the Safari Condos, as a way of commemorating the 10 year anniversary of the company. To this day, 180 vehicles and their occupants will be joining in this great celebration from June 20 to 23, 2008. The participants will make their homes, for the weekend, on the banks on the Chaudière River, in the heart of the village of Vallée-Jonction. Participants will be able to exchange with each other and take this opportunity to discover the Beauce. There will be numerous activities offered and participants will be able to choose between bicycling, canoeing or kayaking on the Chaudière, several interesting conferences, geo-caching in the area and shopping in our Condo-Boutique just to name a few of the suggested activities. The traditional group supper will be held on Saturday night followed by the musical group the Flambants Rockers. Vallée-Jonction, which has been host to an important painting symposium for over 20 years now, made this cultural event coincide with our Great Annual Reunion. Painters will therefore be part of our landscape all weekend long and will offer us a different perspective on the area.
We have enough space for 300 vehicles and we would like to break our record attendance of 200 vehicles. Therefore, if you wish to come celebrate with us, there is still room! We will accept subscriptions until June 13. Our temporary campground offers sites with or without electricity, 22 showers (with continuous hot water!) and clean toilets. If you would like to join us simply contact us at the e-mail address below and I will send you all the information you need.
In the hope to see you there,
Michèle Nadeau,
May 20, 2008 - Happy Birthday Safari Condo !
On March 5th 2008, Safari Condo was celebrating its 10th Anniversary. On this day 10 years ago the company was presenting it’s first two Safari Condo vehicles at the local GM dealership in Vallée-Jonction. At this time the company had a team of 4 employees, no plant and its business plan aimed at selling 15 vehicles per year. So many accomplishments in such a short period of time! Safari Condo now has 2 production plants, 35 employees and produces over 150 vehicles per year. In order to commemorate this major landmark in its history, the company will hold its Great Annual Reunion in Beauce, the home of all Safari Condos. This homecoming, which will reunite almost 200 vehicles on the banks of the Chaudière River, will be an exceptional moment for the founders of the company. Furthermore, they will have the chance to share this celebration with those who are at the heart of the company: the clients and employees of Safari Condo.
Happy 10th Birthday to Safari Condo!
May 14, 2008 -Two Safari Condos to Be Won as Bonus Prizes on La Poule aux oeufs d'or
Thanks to the collaboration between Loto-Québec and Safari Condo, two lucky winners of La Poule aux oeufs d’or could each win a Safari Condo. These bonus prizes will be given away to highlight the passage of the cumulative value of TV prizes beyond the $125 million landmark. For more details, visit the Loto-Québec website at the following address:
http://loteries.loto-quebec.com/web/jsp/MainPage.jsp?Params=Y.CA.81104.0
Here is a wonderful prize for all those who dream of traveling and enjoying the outdoors. Best of luck to all the participants!
May 3, 2008 – L’Ouest Américain en Safari Condo, Édition pour tous
Two Safari Condo owners have published a journal (in French) about a trip they have taken through the most beautiful National Parks in the American West. Mr and Mrs Rooke left Québec on April 28, 2007 with a precise route to follow, but these two retirees were able to allow themselves the freedom of a more flexible schedule. Being great outdoors enthusiasts and experienced hikers, they concentrated their travels more on the vast natural spaces than on major cities. It is mostly by foot that the Rookes discovered the natural wonders of the American West in Colorado, Arizona, Nevada and California. Amongst their natural discoveries, they experienced rock climbing in Mesa Verde, Colorado and in Garapata State Park in California, as well as hiking in the Grand Canyon. Their travel journal includes a map of their itinerary, information on each destination with the mileage traveled, the pros and cons of such a trip, as well as suggestions of places to spend the night. Our two septuagenarians have traveled on average 215 km per day, have spent $7 387 and have returned transformed from the inside by this adventure in the West.
An article about this journal has been published in La Presse of Saturday May 3, 2008 on page 8 of the travel section. To purchase the book you can consult the publisher’s website at the address below. It is, however, useless to call the Safari Condo plant or sales office as they do not have the book in stock.
Dans l’Ouest américain en Safari Condo
160 pages, 20$
Édition pour tous
Collection, Voyages pour tous
www.editionspourtous.com
December 7, 2007 - Safari Condo Unveils its 1000th Camper
1000! On this day November 30th 2007, Safari Condo is very proud to present its 1000th vehicle. We hereby would like to thank all those that contributed in making possible the fulfillment of this dream. Thank you to all those who have been part of our success over the years whether they are employees, suppliers, sub-contractors or most importantly our clients. The realization of a Safari Condo has always been founded on teamwork. Congratulations to the whole team of the 1000th vehicle!
