Newsletter May ​2016
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Wishing you a peaceful, relaxing Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial Day, May 30, 2016

Memorial Day, a favorite RV weekend

As you hit the road for the long weekend, here are some interesting facts about this special day for remembering and honoring our fallen heroes.

• It is a federal holiday in the U. S.
• Created to remember the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.
• Observed every year on the last Monday of May.
• In 1868, after the Civil War, it was originally called “Decoration Day”.
• Established by the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans in Decatur, Illinois as a time to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers.
• In the early 20th century, separate Union and Confederate holiday traditions were merged into one holiday, Memorial Day, to honor all Americans who died while serving in the military.
• While Memorial Day is a time for remembering those service men and women who died, Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.
• Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer season, while Labor Day marks its end.
• Don’t forget the Indianapolis 500! This year will be the 100th running of the famous race.

Follow this link to a blog about Memorial Day for RVers, written by Tammy, our Parts Manager.

New duds for our dudes.

On your next visit to Leale’s, check out the new technician uniforms. As we refresh our company “brand” we thought it was time for a uniform update too. So, the old standard light gray tech uniforms are out and new, dark gray and black ones are in. Classy.

Our techs model their new uniforms. Very nice, guys.

Leale's calendars

We still have a few Leale’s 2016 calendars left, so ask for a calendar on your next visit. In addition to the wonderful photos taken by our customers, there are special discounts offered for each month. Check out each month’s page for the RV, Automotive & Transmission, and special Free RV Service for that month.

Speaking of photos...enter our next photo contest!

Our first customer photo contest was so much fun, we’re going to do it again! “Thanks” to all of you who sent us your photos. Our calendars have been a huge success! Our customers love them! So, we are asking you to again share some of your favorite pictures from your RV travels.

We have a new theme this year…….”Traveling with your co-pilot.”

In your photos, feature your favorite traveling companion(s):
Husbands, wives, friends, children, grandchildren, dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, bobble heads, teddy bears, etc….

Contest guidelines:

• Send us your photos of traveling with your co-pilot(s):
  Co-pilot alone in photo.
  You and your co-pilot together.
  People having fun in their RVs.
• Put your co-pilot in a scene inside your RV, outside your RV, anywhere, but include an RV somehow, somewhere in the photo. Make it interesting.
• Show some scenery, points of interest, sunsets, sunrises, mountains, deserts, activities……whatever you find interesting or beautiful during your travels in your RV.
• Different seasons with RVs. Holidays would be great too. You can even dress up your co-pilot.
• RVs by themselves, or near other RVs (with your co-pilots, of course).

Example: Sisters on their first trip up the California coast (Pacifica) in a brand new coach. Hint: the co-pilot is in pink.

Where will the photos be used?

On our Website, in our newsletter, and in our Leale’s 2017 calendar.

How the contest works:

• No limit to the number of photos you submit. More is better.
• No limit to your creativity.
• HAVE FUN!
• Captions. Include a caption for each photo. Tell us the story of each photo: where you are and a little about your co-pilot(s).
• Send the largest file size you have. (300 dpi is best. 250 dpi minimum) This is very important because larger file sizes are needed for printing than for use on the Web.
• Send photos by email to babette@leales.com.
  Include your full name and phone number. In your message, include this statement: “I give Leale’s permission to publish this (these) photos in the following places: Leale’s newsletter, Leale’s website, Leale’s calendar."
• Contest ends October 31, 2017.
• Contest winners will be announced in November.

Tow vehicles need love too.

We will take care of your towed vehicle, too.

Don’t forget that Leale’s provides expert automotive care in our Transmission and Auto Repair facility. Our highly experienced expert technicians provide outstanding quality on all types of auto service and repair including:​

Complete Automotive Service and Transmission Specialists!

For high-quality, fast service for your car, contact: Leale's Transmission and Auto Repair: 408 286-5350

Oh, what a rally we had!

Last month, we hosted a rally for The Villages RV Club, and oh what fun it was! An enthusiastic group presentation and discussion was followed by interactive demonstrations and a complete facility tour. We followed that up with a delicious BBQ lunch and raffle with exciting prizes.

We would love to put together a special customized rally for your group. Just give us a call.

The battery presentation was especially interesting to the group.

Laundry on the road. Customize that!

RV Camping Tips

And now.... a word from our customers

"Have been using Leale’s for over 5 years. Can’t think of a better RV repair shop. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable; I know that I’m safe and ready for a road trip when I get my rig back from Leale’s. I have tried others but they just don’t compare to Leale’s quality of work."

- Linda S.
San Jose, CA