VOLUME 27 NUMBER 3 Published By And For Arkansas Good Sams March 2012

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1 VOLUME 27 NUMBER 3 Published By And For Arkansas Good Sams March 2012 AREA 4 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT MARCH 8, 9 and 10, 2012 (see article on page 2) Arrive Monday for even more fun 30 AMP $25, 50 AMP $26 (Includes Cable) LAWRENCE AND JD HENLEY AREA 3 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT March 28-30, 2012 Green County Fairgrounds, Highway 49 North, Paragould, AR. (see article on page 7) Curt & Marzell Carmickle AREA 5 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT May 1-5, 2012 Fair Park RV Park in Hope, AR Bernie and Judy Bauer AREA 6 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT (see page 8 for complete details) May 15-17, 2012 Riverside RV Park in North Little Rock, AR Pamela Harrell Home , cell AREA 2 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT September 2012 Outdoor Living Center, Russellville, AR Paul & Pat Smith AREA 1 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT September 27-30, 2012 Cedar Oaks RV Park, Grove, OK Crafts: Garden Spin Art Arnie & Paulette Smith

2 FROM THE DIRECTOR As Samboree time draws ever closer, we continue to fall apart. I am at the Doctor s office today with what I believe to be a hernia. Shirley had an arteriogram last Thursday. It s been 9 years since she had 7 bypasses and was having some of the same symptoms she was having 9 years ago so Dr. Sid thought some of them were at least partially blocked again. HOORAY!! They were all clear, but a couple of other small ones have some blockage which can be managed with medication. No surgery!!! Saturday, we took our dog, Shorty, to the vet; and I m sad to say he has cancer. We hope to keep him comfortable for a while longer. Nevertheless, Samboree plans are moving right along. We plan to leave for a Region Four Directors meeting in Mineola, Texas this Sunday, Feb. 27;. and plan to spend some time meeting with Dwight Duncan at the fairgrounds in Texarkana. J.D. Henley and Shirley have been working on the program and hope to be ready to print it this week. Norma Suggs designed the front cover again; and, as usual, did a great job. Thanks Norma!!! Area Four Friendship is coming up March Sounds like it will be a lot of fun. So come on down to Lake Village to the Pecan Grove RV Park and join the fun. If you have any questions, check with Lawrence and J. D. Henley. Hope to see you there. Area Three Friendship will be held March in Paragould at the Green County Fairgrounds on Highway 49 North. This is a new location. The fairgrounds property in Jonesboro has been sold and they are relocating, hence the move to Green County Fairgrounds in Paragould. Marzell and Curtis are promising a good time this year as always. Hope to see you there, too. And then IT S SAMBOREE TIME. SPRINGTIME IN ARKANSAS APRIL IN TEXARKANA AT FOUR STATES FAIR- GROUNDS. SO LET S DO SOME TRAVELING BEFORE GAS HITS $5.00 A GALLON. Henrietta Campsalot has been busy conferring with Katy Weaver and Pat Havlik and other fun-loving, creative persons; and we would bet (if we were the betting kind) that the SENIOR FOLLIES AND OTHER NONSENSE will be worth a trip to the Samboree. As always, REMEMBER TO SMILE, GOD LOVES YOU. Tommy 2012 Camping Schedule (Members make own reservations. Official campout is 2 nd Wednesday & Thursday nights of month.) March Friendship Marzell Carmickle cell Paragould Fairgrounds home To Be Announced April AREA 4 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT MARCH 8, 9 and 10, 2012 Arrive Monday for even more fun Please wear your name tag at all times. 30 AMP $25, 50 AMP $26 (Includes Cable) Yippee. We are really excited that it is time for Good Samming to begin again. Come expecting to have a good time. The Mule Barn Rec Hall will be used for most activities. The following is a tentative schedule: MONDAY -WEDNESDAY: VISITING AND CATCHING UP WITH FRIENDS. COFFEE AND HOT CHOCOLATE AVAILABLE ALL DAY THURSDAY: TABLE AND OUTDOOR GAMES Brown Bag Supper (You bring sandwich) FRIDAY: GAMES CONTINUE POTLUCK BINGO SATURDAY: PANCAKE BREAKFAST CHINESE AUCTION EVENING MEAL BY MR. BUNKER (PECAN GROVE) SKITS AND DOOR PRIZES SUNDAY: DEVOTIONAL AND GOOD BYES CONTACT: LAWRENCE OR JD AT OR , henleyarea4@hotmail.com NORTHEAST ARKANSAS TRAVELLERS (N.E.A.T.) Marzell Carmickle has been working hard making arrangements for the Area 3 Friendship Campout March at Greene County Fairgrounds in Paragould, AR. She will be contacting members later to help with bingo, cake walk, Chinese auction, and the hospitality staff. Green County Fairgrounds is located north of Paragould on Highway 49. Turn right at Glen Sain Ford, go 2 to 3 blocks, entrance to the fairgrounds is on the left. A big thank you to Linda Webb who keeps us informed through about the cares and concerns of fellow Chapter members. We are thankful for Herschel Caples good health report. Continue to pray for Mary and Sonny Craig. Her brother died recently and Sonny s sister is gravely ill. Medicine seems to be helping Martha Wagner with her blood pressure situation. We wish her continued improvement. Marzell Carmickle is struggling with pain in her leg during the night. The doctor seems to think that more time is needed for complete healing. For those of you coming home from the winter spent in the south, we pray travelling mercies for a safe journey. Workdays at Old Davidsonville State Park Samboree Fairgrounds Texarkana, AR Contact Linda Webb lg9322@aol.com May 9-11 Mt. Springs RV Park, Hwy 60E, 4 mi from Junction 63/60 Mountain View, MO--WiFi Host-Carmickle, Pease, Card, Lomax June KOA Campground 7037 I-55 Exit 14 Marion, AR Host-C. Wiggs, R. Wiggs,Eubanks,Pilcher, July Mountain View RV Park Mountain View, AR Host: Harlan,Costner,Wagner,Caples ,WiFi/Cble August 8-10 Golden Pond RV Park Shirley, AR Host-Hendrix, Webb, Williams, Sawyer WiFi/Cable Sept Lake Charles State Park Host-Bogan, Warner, Staggs, Craig Oct Samboree Ft. Smith Fairgrounds Contact Linda Webb lg9322@aol.com Unofficial Campout/November Lunch and December Lunch To Be Announced Page 2 Arkansam News 2012

3 Paulette s Palette This is the 3rd newsletter compiled from our winter stay in the Rio Grande Valley of TX. We re again looking forward to attending the Good Sam Rendezvous held at the Alamo, TX Peter Piper Pizza. Upwards of 300 Good Sammers is the normal attendance, and they come from all over the US and Canada. We are fortunate to have a circle of 10 friends who meet each year here in the park in Edinburg where we re staying. This year we ve done a lot of sewing and crafting as well as side trips to visit points of interest in this large area. Of course, we eat a lot, too. A friend commented that she was given so many celebrations for her birthday that she was probably going to overdose from the food rather than any oldperson s malady! After a request from Betty Franz, Oklahoma, mark your calendars for a unique craft experience at the Samboree in Texarkana. We ll be making concrete garden mushrooms. They are a really cute, special addition to your flowerbeds or pots and something easy to make you can brag about. All supplies will be furnished with a nominal charge of $2.00. PLEASE send your next articles for the newsletter to me c/o Citrus Mobile & RV Park, 1700 Lime Street, Edinburg, TX Continue to send your articles there until March 25, The April issue will be the last from TX; May s issue will be after the Samboree, and I m looking forward to sharing the fun info that comes from these meetings! Paulette PARK HOST PLEASE READ It s almost time to begin our park hosting again. I know we all look forward to this, and I want you to enjoy it too. There are a few rules that I want to remind you of that must be followed; and, if we all know and abide by them, there should not be any problems. State insurance rules will not allow anyone (including family, friends, and other campers) to ride on or operate the golf carts. The only exception to this is a state park employee.. A Park Host couple will make the appointed rounds together. A temporary illness could be excepted but anything prolonged should be reported to your park host coordinator so that a replacement might be found. I appreciate each of you and enjoy working with you. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Bob Scott Good Sam Park Host Coordinator BELLA VISTA TRAVELING SAMS The Bella Vista Traveling Sam s met at the Concordia Dining Hall on February 9th with a huge attendance of 30 members and 5 guests. President Joann Cowell opened the meeting and Gary Reynolds led the blessing before we all had a great lunch. After lunch, Joann asked guests to introduce themselves. New guests were Vern & Oleatha Sutter who are the Cowell s neighbors. Guests for the second time were Max & Sandy Klaudt. Gale & Judy Duncan s 11 month old grandson was also present. Wagonmasters John & Arlene Farrell were thanked for arranging the lunch & meeting space. Everyone enjoyed the BE MINE Valentine bingo game played before lunch and appreciated the game prizes. Old Business: A letter has been sent to the superintendent at Devil s Den State Park informing him that our Chapter will not be doing the clean-up in April but we still plan to do the cleanup in the fall. Under new business a letter from AR State Director Tom Blackwell was read. Many members volunteered to contact businesses for gift bag items for the Spring Samboree. Another correction to the Samboree schedule A motion passed to give two $10.00 checks to the Spring & Fall Samboree for door prizes. on page 9 is the addition of the Louisiana 2012 Samborees. Tommy has sent letters to each Campout Wagonmaster Reports: chapter asking for help with donated items for March 14 Bud s Chicken in Bentonville at 11:30 a.m. the goody bags given to each Samboree attendee April Crater of Diamonds State Park. when they register. PLEASE put your April Spring Samboree in Texarkana thinking hats on and gather your chapter members together to make a fun day out of this. May June14-16 Red Barn Campground in Carthage, MO, Ozark RV Park in Mountain View Business and store owners are more receptive The door prizes were won by Jan Kaylor, Gloria Moshinske and Don Cowell. than you would think when they see the strength of numbers of Good Sam members. Page 3 Arkansam News 2012

4 JOLLY ROGERS SAMS The Jolly Rogers Sams held their January meeting at noon on January 13 at the Fayetteville Golden Corral. There were 21 members and 2 guests present. A thank you was read for donations of $275 to the Dogs for the deaf, $75 to Open Avenues and $75 to Wounded Warriors. The 2012 camping schedule was approved: April May 9-12 June July August 8-11 September October Spring Samboree, Texarkana Horseshoe Bend COE adopted park Lakeside Branson Wanderlust Eureka Spring Red barn Carthage, Mo Area 1 Cedar Oaks Grove, OK Fall Samboree Ft Smith. New members voted into the chapter were Norman and Dorothy Tackett. Following the meeting the members went to the Fayetteville VA to distribute lap robes to the patients. Next meeting will be a breakfast meeting on Friday February 10 at the Golden Corral in Rogers. MAYFLOWER PILGRIMS Mayflower Pilgrims Chapter meeting was held at China Town in Conway on February 14th. Everyone was present except Frank & Nancy Rippetto. Jeff & Patsy McCoy were our guests. The meal was very good. They even had ribs, imagine that in a Chinese place. Jackie was finally happy. After our meal we had a short meeting. The Secretary read the minutes and treasurer gave the treasurer's report. The Wagonmaster reported that we need to schedule our campouts for the year. March Toadsuck August Cherokee April Spring Samboree Louisiana September Maumelle May Friendship North Little Rock October Fall Samboree, Ft. Smith June Cloud Nine Hot Springs November Golden Pond July Mountain View December Senior Citizens New Business Since we lost our President we had to vote on another one. Leonard Coker is our new President. Since he was our Wagonmaster we had to get a new Wagonmaster. He is Felix Hall. Congratulations guys, we will install you at our next meeting. Next month's meeting will be at Kings Restaurant in Cabot. That will be March 13th at 5:00 PM. Meeting Adjourned Page 4 Arkansam News 2012

5 ARKANSAS ROADRUNNERS After a false start last week due to a Winter Weather Watch, we finally got together. The Depot was not quite what we expected, they apparently did not believe us when we told them we would have approximately 20 people. But we made do and it all worked out even though Tootie Darms, Carl and Jane Bushfield and a couple of other folks were almost sitting in the restroom, at least they did have light! It was good to have Marge Clarke and Bea Stadler attend. I always enjoy the continuity that forms in the group when our past members attend. Shirley Hansen brought a friend to give us a short talk on the Legacy Hospice of North Arkansas organization and what it has to offer. Carl who does volunteer work for The Hospice of the Hills organization in Harrison also told us about his group. Thus we learned there is no reason in our community why a terminally ill person and their family should not have help to deal with the emotional and financial sides of a very stressful situation. Help is available and one only has to contact one of the Hospice organizations. We were glad to see Connie Gerg and to learn Mary is off with her sisters in Arizona re-energizing themselves after losing two siblings within a month of each other. If anyone needs to decompress it is Mary. She is always there to help in any situation. Enjoy your vacation girl! I think we all agree the cleanups are more fun than they are work especially if the weather is NOT rainy or snowy. I hate raking in the rain and snow, it is wet, but then that makes the warmth of the campfire more appealing! For everyone planning to attend the Cleanup don't forget to bring your rakes, leaf blowers, gloves, warm and waterproof clothes, and two cans of food for Mary's Famous Hobo Stew, Connie says they will provide the meat. A small dessert is appreciated to go with the stew. We always invite the Park employees to join us, it is a fun lunch. The food is always extraordinarily good and there is plenty of it. I don't think anyone ever loses weight during the Cleanup. Now you know everything I know, next campout March 4-7 at Bull Shoals Cleanup.. Carol Snow, Secretary COSSATOT SAMS Cossatot Sams held the January meeting at the home of Pat & Harvey Prince on January PARK HOST LIST LAKE CATHERINE SP FROM TO HOST March 19 Aprill 2 March 19 April 2 John & Mary Lou Mahurin April 2 April 16 Dave & Barbara Hogg April 2 April 16 APRIL 19 - APRIL 22 SPRING SAMBOREE April 23 April 30 James & Kathy Cagle April 23 May 7 Kirk & Dolly Flanakin April 30 May 14 Tommy & Vona Smith May 7 May 21 Melvin (Spud) & Betty Beason May 14 May 28 Bill & Ruby Wortham May 21 June 4 Bill & Dee Nery May 28 June 11 Tom & Girtie Van Hoveln June 4 June 18 Dean & Emma Lou Clark June 11 June 25 Bob & Sue Whitley June 18 July 2 James & Ruth Hairston June 25 July 9 Richard & Jimmy Barieteau July 2 July 16 Joe & Lynda Wakefield July 9 July 23 Mary & Morris McKinnon July 16 July 30 Tommy & Diane Ferrell July 23 August 6 George & Flo McSweeney July 30 August 13 Buzz & Betsy Goodwin August 6 August 20 Bud & Jean Wright August 13 August 27 A.W. & Jolly Martin August 20 September 3 Leon & Betty Rose August 27 Sept 10 Harold & Winnie McDonald September 3 Sept 17 Bill & Barbara Friday Sept 10 Sept 24 Rocky & Linda Messina Sept 17 October 1 Wendell & Frances Talley Sept 24 October 8 Benny & Vivian Langheld October 1 October 8 Randy & Sharon Gibbons The meeting was called to order by President Kellums, the minutes were read and approved, and the Treasurer s Report was given. OCTOBER 11 - OCTOBER 14 FALL SAMBOREE The February meeting will be a soup supper on the 17th at the home of Liz & Bob Stuart. The meeting was adjourned. GOOD SAM MALLARDS Traveling south on Highway 79 the Stuttgart Good Sam Mallards stopped at The Country Store in Wabbaseka, AR for our February 10th evening meal and meeting. A unique place to eat, the food and service are a definite 9 out of 10! Tom Blackwell led the group in prayer before our meal. President Hoffpauir called our meeting to order and the treasurer s report was given. Everyone is encouraged to attend the Friendship Campout March An update on the skit planned for the campout was given. Don t forget to bring items for the auction. Springtime in Arkansas will be the theme for the Spring Samboree. A motion carried to give two $10.00 door prizes; the group entertained a request for hospitality help at the Samboree. Discussion on Adopt-a-Park, Petit Jean July 2011 minutes were researched. We will go in May as a nohost campout for our work weekend. As of this newsletter, a sweets walk will be held at the Friendship Campout. Each rig is asked to furnish at least one sweet (cake, pie, cookies, cinnamon rolls, etc.). We will hear from Pat Havlik on this. Meeting adjourned. October 15 October 29 Ron & Sue Mitchell October 15 October 29 Ken & Marilyn Dixon October 29 November 12 Al & Euretta Smith October 29 November 12 Bill & Shirley Jones Page 5 Arkansam News 2012

6 2012 PARK HOST BULL SHOALS WHITE RIVER SP FROM TO HOST March 19 April 2 Merle & Helen Mennenga March 19 April 2 Don & Joann Cowell April 2 April 16 Allen & Virlene Claire April 2 April 16 Don & Linda Dale 2012 PARK HOST LIST PETIT JEAN STATE PARK FROM TO HOST March 19 April 2 March 19 April 2 April 2 April 16 Ron & Nina Garland April 2 April 16 Rich & Pat Kellison APRIL 19 - APRIL 22 SPRING SAMBOREE APRIL 19 - APRIL 22 SPRING SAMBOREE April 23 April 30 April 23 May 7 Connie & Mary Gerg April 30 May 14 Craig & Treasa Costner May 7 May 21 Charles & Melinda Wiggs May 14 May 28 Jim & Pat Mason May 21 June 4 David & Gloria Beach May 28 June 11 Jerry & Linda Webb June 4 June 18 Buddy & Diane Miles June 11 June 25 Charles & Caroline Bogan June 18 July 2 Leonard & Linda Howard June 25 July 9 Tom & Lois Anderson July 2 July 16 Dan & Shirley Freyaldenhoven July 9 July 23 Stewart & Risa Russell July 16 July 30 F.H. & Linda Taweel July 23 August 6 Benny & Evelyn Hodge July 30 August 13 Doug & Helen Tinkle August 6 August 20 Lawrence & J.D. Henley August 13 August 27 Elton & Virginia Robbins August 20 September 3 Lavon & Inell Peace August 27 Sept 10 Curtis & Marzell Carmickle September 3 Sept 17 Dennis & Peggy Card Sept 10 Sept 24 Jerry & Dorothy Hendrix Sept 17 October 1 Oscar & Dorothy Leelman Sept 24 October 8 Jim & Layne Doody October 1 October 8 Larry & Jayne Scheer April 23 April 30 Orlan & Molly Abernathy April 23 May 7 C. W. Betty Hinton April 30 May 14 Orlan & Molly Abernathy May 7 May 21 Ty & Mary Tyson May 14 May 28 Jim & Jennie Mauldin May 21 June 4 Van & Linda Sawyer May 28 June 11 Frank & Rochelle McElwee June 4 June 18 Joe & Bonni Galewski June 11 June 25 Cecil & Shirley Kingrey June 18 July 2 Jack & Phyllis Esarey June 25 July 9 Dave & Barb Edminster July 2 July 16 Robert & Nancy Welborn July 9 July 23 Lee & Marie Conner July 16 July 30 July 23 August 6 Bob & Ann Scott July 30 August 13 Benny & Pamela Harrell August 6 August 20 James (Bobby) & Lisa Duckworth August 13 August 27 Glen & Carol Eubanks August 20 September 3 Mike & Pat Havlic August 27 Sept 10 Tom & Shirley Blackwell September 3 Sept 17 James & Daphna Bickerstaff Sept 10 Sept 24 Bernie & Judy Bauer Sept 17 October 1 Harold & Betty Keene Sept 24 October 8 Raymond & Delois Staggs October 1 October 8 Merle & Helen Mennenga OCTOBER 11- OCTOBER 14 FALL SAMBOREE OCTOBER 11 - OCTOBER 14 FALL SAMBOREE October 15 October 29 Arnie & Paulette Smith October 15 October 29 Gene & Surita Hicklin October 29 November 12 Dave & Carol Snow October 29 November 12 Doyle & Mary Craig October 15 October 29 Gary & Virginia Reynolds October 15 October 29 Paul & Mary Jane Fisher October 29 November 12 Charles & Kay Shearer October 29 November 12 Bill & Trish Rough Golden Pond Ad printer has Page 6 Arkansam News 2012

7 WELCOME TO AREA 3 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT Limited full hookups available; Rate: $25.00/night Activities will include Bingo, Chinese Auction, and Cake Walk. Come enjoy food, fun and fellowship. P.S. Bring your wares for the Chinese Auction. Contact Marzell & Curtis Carmickle, phone (870) DORCHEAT SAMS The Dorcheat Sams held their February meeting at the Rail restaurant in Magnolia. We had 11 rigs represented. This was the first time we had all rigs present. We enjoyed a good meal. We also had two visitors, John & Dianne Mills, who wish to join our chapter. We discussed our campouts for the rest of the year, had a good meeting and are looking forward to our next campout at Lake Village Camping Schedule March 8-11 Pecan Grove, Lake Chicot April 9-15 Rayne, La. Samboree April AR Spring Samboree May 1-4 Area 5 Friendship, Hope, AR June Crater of Diamonds State Park July 9-13 Lincoln Parish Park August Lincoln Parish Park Sept Lake Catherine State Park Oct Fall Samboree, Ft. Smith Nov. 5-9 Lake Claiborne, Homer, LA Dec. 7 Christmas at Otto and Lois Krouse s Home RIVER VALLEY SAMS DERRICK CITY SAMS River Valley Sams met at Old South Restaurant on February 21. The meeting was called to order by Dudley Wells, President. There were no minutes from the last meeting and the treasurer s report has been delayed until the next meeting. Tickets were sold for the door prize and James May won the prize. He will bring the door prize to our first 2012 campout which will be held March at Shoal Bay. The entire meeting was a planning meeting for a schedule for our 2012 camp outs. Dudley has put together a list that is being sent out to all members. If you do not receive a copy, please call and one will be sent to you by mail. Marsha Wells, Secretary The February monthly meeting was held at Ife s in El Dorado on February 17. About 24 were present. The food was great and everyone enjoyed the fellowship! Vona Smith gave a report on members winter travels. The Hartsfields, Langhelds, Smiths, Watsons, and Morrison all went to Weslaco, TX for the month of January. While at Weslaco they toured of the King Ranch. Also everyone attended the Good Sams meeting at Peter Piper Pizza in Alamo, TX where there were 326 in attendance. They enjoyed the fresh fruits and warm weather. Morris and Mary McKinnon were in Edinburg, TX for January. The Talleys, Dixons, Elmores, Martins, and Fites went to Foley, AL where they toured the Naval Base in Pensacola and enjoyed eating lots of fresh seafood. David and Barbara were in Nashville for three weeks visiting family. Our next campout and meeting will be March 7-9 at Pecan Grove at Lake Chicot. Everyone is reminded to bring a desert for the cake walk. David Hogg, Newsletter Editor Page 7 Arkansam News 2012

8 LA PETITE ROCHE The La Petite Roche chapter of the Arkansas Good Sam Club met at the Golden Corral in North Little Rock. Tom Anderson said the blessing and then we all had lunch. After lunch, President Bauer called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Judy Bauer gave a brief Secretary s report and Cecil Kingrey gave the Treasurer s report. We still have 4 caps left; they are $11/each if any members are interested. Wagonmaster Tom Anderson outlined our camping plans for the next few months. March 8-10 we are going to Pecan Grove in Lake Village to support Area 4 s Friendship Campout. A few members are going from there to Mississippi for their Spring Samboree and will stay over for the Second Chance Sams Rally. All Second Chance Sams members are invited to join us. For April, of course, we will be going to the AR Spring Samboree in Texarkana. May s get-together will be in Hope May 1-5 for the Area 5 Friendship Campout. Everyone is also encouraged to make reservations for the Area 6 Friendship Campout at the Riverside RV Park May We had such a good time there last year, and we hope more of our members come this year. In June we will probably go to Wooly Hollow; July will depend on the weather. Old business included lots of discussions about the decorations for the stage for our Samboree. Bernie Bauer asked for someone to volunteer to be chairman for the decorations committee. No one has volunteered!! Bernie did say that he had contacted John Brown with the State Parks about some posters and also the Farm Bureau about posters. There was no new business and the meeting was adjourned. Judy Bauer, Secretary SUGARLOAF SAMS We were down a little in attendance this month; only 25 members were able to partake of the very reasonably priced breakfast in Drasco at The York Sisters Cafe. We received a letter from Dogs For The Deaf. WE ARE TOP DOGS! That means we gave the most money per Arkansas chapter for We will be recognized by a flag or pennant presented to our chapter after the State Director Tommy Blackwell receives it in our name. Our finances are in good order and that means our charities will benefit nicely. The volunteer hours for our chapter totals 114 for February. Wagonmaster Glenn Wallace reminded us about the Bull Shoals Clean -Up, March 5 th -7 th with 8 rigs planning to attend. Be sure to send in reservations for the Spring Samboree, April 19 th -21 st. Bonnie Galewski asked for 10 to 12 orders for the long sleeved tee shirts so she could have them made up. Pat Smith suggested a committee of June Stribling and Diane Plummer join her in planning a representation of Good Sams Club in the Heber Springs Spring Festival Parade to be held April 28 th of this year. Paul Smith mentioned saving can tabs to donate at the Samboree. Paul Smith also regrettably informed the membership that due to selling his motor home, Pat s surgery, and other pressing matters, they could not attend the cleanup or the Spring Samboree. Harold Roller won our 50/50 raffle and donated his $15.50 win back to the chapter. Thanks to all who do donate back and, of course, we appreciate it; but winners, please, feel free to take your winnings and go on a wild, crazy, shopping spree, too! Hey to those attending the clean-up, bring your canned veggies for the stew, some sides, and desserts. We will do a 50/50 raffle for the Spring Samboree. If you collect any advertising freebies for the Spring Samboree (and if you are going, please at least bring something to donate from local businesses), call me, Reba Wallace,at and let me know who donated so that we don t ask them too many times, ok? DETAILS FOR AREA 6 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT Location: N Little Rock Riverside RV Park $75.00 for 3 day camping ($25.00/day). Early parking Monday (May 14) payable to the park at time of arrival; 56 sites available with full hook ups all with 50 amp service (will need adapter if your rig is 30 amp). ALL reservations should be made with Pamela Harrell, Area 6 ASD, as soon as possible. Home , cell Make checks payable to: Pamela Harrell, Clinton Rd. N. Little Rock, AR NO LATER THAN MAY 1, 2012 All campers must check out by 11:00 am. Friday May 18, Next campout: March 5 th -7 th at Bull Shoals Next meeting: March 28 th, 9 AM at The Rustic Inn in Heber Springs. Page 8 Arkansam News 2012

9 BELLE POINT SAMS Who would ever believe this month s weather? I guess one snowfall day in Fort Smith is a reminder that Old Man Winter is still out there. The Belle Point Sams Chapter has been real quiet this month; February is not a busy month for activities anyway. Don Jones set up a lunch/ meeting on February 14 at the Cornerstone Grill and 26 people turned out for a good time of fellowship of RVers. The Meeting started out on a sour note and I don t mean music. Our President Arnie Bogner s RV/home burned completely to the ground along with fire damage to a storage building and carport with a golf cart next to the RV. He had left that morning to go to work and had plans to come to the meeting that night but fate had other plans for him. No one was at the RV when it started to burn and a neighbor saw the fire and called 911. By the time the Fire Department came, it was too late to save the RV but the storage building, carport and the big house next to the carport were saved. Some of the storage and carport buildings wood rafters burned and the golf cart suffered fire damage. If the fire department had not arrived in time, Arnie s friend Don, who lives in the big house next to Arnie s RV who also was not at home, could have lost his home to the fire. Dixie House, Alice Horne and Norma Treat came out to be with the chapter. They had been prayed for by the chapter for their health problems; all 3 looked really good.. One of the missing members Frances Jones is doing ok said Don Jones and she might come to some of our 2012 Chapter trips. Our Vice President was in Texas and could not be there to take charge of the meeting. Otis Edwards, our 2011 Wagonmaster, took charge and ran a tight ship. All the right issues were covered and the ship did not run aground. That s all I know for the Newsletter for February and Hope to see all at the March Mystery Trip conducted by Don Jones to places unknown. Don Schroeder ARKANSAS ONE The January meeting of Arkansas One was held at Smokin in Style BBQ in Hot Springs on the 21st. We all had a good time visiting and enjoying a pleasant meal. Smokin in Style BBQ is always one of our favorite places to go because of their good food. Bits of business and news got covered in conversations and discussions during the meal. David & Brenda Miller are hosts for March, but their motorhome is trapped inside their park by construction so we will have another eatin meetin instead. Brenda will let us know later. Tim Choate has invited us to his house in February. Chef Tim will be preparing his gourmet spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread and sweet tea for our dining pleasure. Katy and Brenda will be bringing salads. Dolly and Jean, desserts. Area 4 Friendship Campout will be at Pecan Grove, Lake Village March 6-8. The Samboree in Texarkana will be April Bud agreed to help Katy with a part in her line up of entertainment for one night at the Samboree. In May we will go to the Area 6 Friendship in North Little Rock. It s been a while since we brought donations for Ronald McDonald House. Now might be a good time to start gathering things again. The 2012 SAMBOREE SCHEDULE Guesthouse Motel 50 Full Hookups 8 Motels & 2 Cabins We Cater to Clubs with 2 Meeting Pickin Rooms Equipped with AC, Stove, Refrigerator, and TV. FREE to our RV Clubs Call for details!!!!!!!!!! N. Bayou Drive Mountain View, AR THE ARKANSAS GOOD SAM HOME PAGE HAS BEEN REDONE BY OUR WEBMASTER RON MOONEY CHECK IT OUT!!!! Texas Spring Samboree Theme: Bunny Hop Louisiana Spring Samboree Theme: Arkansas Spring Samboree Theme: Springtime in Arkansas Oklahoma Spring Samboree Theme: Under the Big Top Missouri State Samboree Theme: North to Alaska Kansas Fall Samboree Theme: Pumpkin Patch Arkansas Fall Samboree Theme: Oklahoma Fall Samboree Theme: Texas Fall Samboree Theme: Lone Star Christmas Louisiana Fall Samboree Theme: Date: April 5 8 Date: April Date: April Date: April Date: September Date: October 4 7 Date: October Date: October Date: October Date: November 1 4 Page 9 Arkansam News 2012

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11 2012 ARKANSAS GOOD SAM STATE STAFF STATE DIRECTOR Tommy Blackwell (Shirley) 210 3rd St. P. O. Box 233 Ulm, AR cell Shirley s cell t.blackwell@hotmail.com ASST. TO STATE DIRECTOR Dan Freyaldenhoven (Shirley) 1200 E. Siebenmorgan Road Conway, AR dfrey@cyberback.com REMEMBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: THE 25TH OF THE MONTH REGISTRAR Linda Webb (Jerry) P.O. Box 1115 Paragould, AR Phone# (870) Lg9322@aol.com STATE WAGONMASTER James (Connie) & Mary Gerg 1411 W Highway 74 Marshall, AR ASST. STATE WAGONMASTER C. W. Hinton 1104 Mayberry Cove West Memphis, AR Cell SOUND MANAGER Tommy & Diane Ferrell 165 Cottonwood Lane Monticello, AR SOUND MANAGER F. H. & Linda Taweel P. O. Box 356 Smackover, AR Cell EQUIPMENT MANAGER Orlan & Molly Abernathy 1105 Mayberry Cove. West Memphis, AR STATE PATCH COORDINATOR Bill & Dee Nery 1658 Treasure Isle Road Hot Springs, AR dnery@worldnet.att.net STATE SECRETARY Shirley Blackwell (Tom) 210 3rd St. P. O. Box 233 Ulm, AR cell Tommy s cell s.blackwell5@hotmail.com STATE EDITOR Paulette Smith (Arnie) Gann Ridge Road Garfield, AR cell Arnie s cell redhead.smith2002@gmail.com DOOR PRIZE COORDINATORS Ty & Mary Tyson 1679 Treasure Isle Road Hot Springs, AR Cell: GAMES CORDINATOR (INSIDE) (#1) Girtie Van Hoveln (Tom) P O Box 378 Lonoke, AR STATE ELECTRICIAN Kirk & Dolly Flanakin 500 Lakeshore Drive Hot Springs, AR ASSISTANT ELECTRICIAN Buzz Goodwin PMB Higdon Ferry Road Hot Springs, AR COMMERCIAL & ASST. PARK HOST COORDINATORS Bud & Jean Wright 53 Cliffwood Circle North Little Rock, AR Cell: STATE TREASURER Ann Scott (Bob) Willow Beach Road North Little Rock, AR (501) (501) cell ascott@72117.com STATE CHAPLAIN Tom & Lois Anderson P. O. Box 406 Carlisle, AR HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR & PIANIST Lavon & Inell Pease 597 Richardson Road Maynard, AR ASSISTANT HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR Elton & Virginia Robbins 131 Buttrum Rd. Royal, AR GAMES COORDINATOR (INSIDE) (#2) Pat Havlik (Mike) 2017 Coker-Hampton Dr. Stuttgart, AR ( GAMES COORDINATOR (OUTSIDE) A.W. Martin (Jolly) 839 Strawberry Road Delight, AR (870) (870) cell PARK HOST COORDINATOR & PHOTOGRAPHER Bob Scott (Ann) Willow Beach Rd North Little Rock, AR (501) (501) cell STATE SONG LEADER Charles Wiggs (Melinda) 2501 Skyline Point Jonesboro, AR Assistant State Directors AREA 1 Paulette & Arnie Smith Gann Ridge Road Garfield, AR cell Arnie s cell redhead.smith2002@gmail.com AREA 2 Pat & Paul Smith 4639 Wilburn Road Wilburn, AR cell cell AREA 3 (Crafts Coordinators) Marzell & Curtis Carmickle 301 Ridge Road Pocahontas, AR AREA 4 Lawrence & J.D. Henley P O Box 5063 Jacksonville, AR cell AREA 5 Bernie Bauer (Judy) Highway 107 Cabot, AR Bernie cell Judy cell AREA 6 Pamela Harrell (Benny) Clinton Road North Little Rock, AR (Pamela s cell) bpharrell@sbcglobal.net HISTORIAN Betty Rose (Leon) 1704 Reed Street Malvern, AR Cell: STATE WEBMASTER Ronnie & Sue Mooney 3633 Independence Dr Bryant, AR Jmoonman@sbcglobal.net

12 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED MELON CITY SAMS DELIVERING FOOD TO HOPE IN ACTION Left up: Ruth Ann Hairston, Mae Dulaney Director of Hope in Action, Barbara Wifie in truck, Claudia Franklin, and Lavern Arledge, new member. The Melon City Sams chapter of Good Sams is at it again working to help and better their community and helping others less fortunate by purchasing a pickup load of food items needed by Hope in Action in Hope, AR. Hope in Action is a local food distribution center that helps citizens of Hope and Hempstead County who are in need of food to feed their families. Garvin Lott, Manager of the local Sav-A-Lot grocery store matched the Melon City Sams $ donation so that they were able to purchase $ worth of much needed groceries. Plus a lady gave them a check for $50.00 because some kind person had done something nice for her.