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David was a WBCCI Life Member, a friend, and a perennial "Black Row" International Attendee.

When SaveWally 1st came online Dave quickly found us, signed on as a supporter, and started relaying his past experiences with years of self-important, out-of-touch, leadership.  "The Royals" as David would refer to them.  Dave said that Leroy Wallis, was the only real hope this club ever had.  Most others were all about their processions and the wonderful cross-country experiences they would now be able to enjoy, heavily subsidized by the membership.

Dave informed us that we were not the first members willing to point out to International leaders that they were off kilter, running a muck with membership funds.  In fact from the very beginning, Dave advised, "follow the money" to see what is really going on with this group.  We've yet to explore the depths of their real perks...

I was fortunate to spend some time with Dave during the last two internationals, including a lunch in Madison.  In Bozeman, after the Delegate's Meeting, I passed by the First Aid station, and thought it would be the perfect time to drop in on his wife Linda to say hello.  I dropped in a chair in front of Linda, asking to have my blood pressure checked, that I just came from the Delgates meeting and that I didn't feel well.  Linda didn't recognize me at first, but quickly caught on, and was happy to report post-test, that all was a-okay...

David had a whole gang of "Black Row" friends, most of which are no longer with the WBCCI for a variety of reasons, but these past-members and life members continue to watch what goes on even from a distance and see that little has changed.  Just that decades of mismanagement are finally taking their toll on our club with triple-play losses (membership numbers, operating losses, International Rally losses).  All the direct result of past and present leaders not paying attention to business -- comfortable with posting annual losses instead of annual growth.

David's obituary follows:

MAJOR DAVID J. BLUM, SR., 71, of Fruitland Park, Florida, died Saturday, December 19, 2009.He was born September 18, 1938 in Madison, Wisconsin.

He was a graduate of Apopka Memorial High School, Apopka, FL. He was an officer for the military and a Viet Nam US Air Force Veteran. Member of Amateur Radio/MARS, WBCCI (Airstream Travel Club), AARP, NRA.

He enjoyed Computers, short wave radio, traveling, reading, guns, fly fishing and times with family. He was a history buff especially military history.

He is survived by his wife; Linda Blum of Fruitland Park, FL; sons, David (Stephanie) Blum, Jr. of Atlanta, GA and Daniel (Celeste) Blum of Leesburg, FL;sister, Barbara (Jeff) Goggin of Orlando, FL; two grandsons;  Mason Blum and Dylan Blum of Atlanta, GA and one Granddaughter;  "Princess" Saige Blum of Leesburg, FL.  He was preceded in death by his parents; Henry & Ivanelle Blum.

You can see David's original obituary here:  http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=4eeb123415

Best wishes to Linda and family, knowing they have a lifetime of memories to smile and laugh about.  Dave will be sorely missed by many, many friends...