Sep 29, 2025 | Club News

October President’s Corner

Airstream, Inc. President and CEO Bob Wheeler and Vice President of Sales Brian Melton checking out new 2026 models in York at the 68th International Rally.

It sure has been a busy summer here in Airstream World. As many of you know, the joy of camping serves as a respite from many of the world’s troubles. We find a place that provides a sanctuary from discord while we sit around a campfire and share our common passion for this unique lifestyle — what brings us together is far more important than our differences. The big picture here is that very few folks in life carve out time to converse, create community through shared meals, happy hours, campfires, and a friendly “Safe travels, see you down the road!” while allowing themselves to remain open to new friends, new adventures, and ultimately new perspectives.

Through learning about Wally Byam’s personal vision, we recognize that he saw this Airstream world as an opportunity to become ambassadors of good fellowship and kindness.

Taking a carousel ride with Eva at a local Akron Ohio Airstream Club Rally.

His creed is quite amazing because its message still rings true 70-plus years later. Should we see this as the guidepost to aim our greatest Club ambitions toward? I believe we should. Striving to be our best selves while the rest of the world seems ready to denounce civility takes a certain strength of character. I believe our members have that strength, courage, and conviction to leave divisiveness in the rear-view mirror and focus forward to see the greater good within each of us. To me, that is why this Club is able to celebrate 70 years, and that vision is what will allow us to celebrate 70 more.

The newest member of our Airstream Family! These models are 60 years apart in age.

Great things are headed our way as a Club. Join in, be the BEST part of this WBCCI story…and share YOUR adventures in this wonderful world we call Airstreaming!

My personal wishes for ‘Safe travels, and I’ll see you down the road!’

<h4><a href="https://blog.airstreamclub.org/author/jeniferschnettler/" target="_self">Jenifer Schnettler</a></h4>

Jenifer Schnettler

Jenifer and her husband, John, have been members of Airstream Club International since 2020. A retired dentist, Jenifer served as the Dental Society President and was a diplomat of the Ohio Dental Association. She served as Hills and Dales Village Council President, then as mayor. Jenifer was elected President of ACI in 2025.

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