In early spring of 2005, Bill Horvath of Columbia Northwest began an involvement with the Aliners Owners club that we have never before had with the factory. Over the years that involvement has continued to grow with Bill attending many rallies and doing all kinds of good things for the club and its members. Among his many accomplishments, he personally hosted our national rally in Tennessee in May, 2007.

In July, 2008, Bill send out an e-mail to his friends in the club, informing us that is was "time to move on" He has taken a job in China. Bill has moved to China to become the chief operating officer of an RV firm in China. There will an article on Bill's move in a future issue of the Aliner Way.

Bill always loved to give tours of the factory floor. He personally knew most of the employees and many times on a tour he would introduce the workers to the owners. Many owners let the factory knowing many of the people who built their Aliner and were able to thanks them personally.

This is the last tour that Bill conducted on August 20, 2008. Pictured is a partially completed Scout and Bill Horvath and Karen Bohacek .

On the final "Bill Horvath Factory Tour", Karen Bohacek is asking for details on some of the finer points

On August 20, 2008, the region directors of the Mid-Atlantic region, Tom and Karen Bohacek went to Mt. Pleasant PA, home of Columbia Northwest, to personally thank Bill for all he has done for our club. A true friend of the Aliner Owners Club, his presence at many of our club functions will be missed be all. Thanks Bill

We have set up a special e-mail address for Bill in China so that you can send him your personal thanks and best wishes in his new endeavor. To reach Bill in China: mailto:BillinChina@alinerclub.org