November, Nov celebrates: Thanksgiving, Child Safety Protection & Aviation History.

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1 November, 2014 President Jim Gonya Vice-President Sharon Hime Treasurer Nancy Leonard Secretary Janet Marks Newsletter Editor Steve Griffin Nov celebrates: Thanksgiving, Child Safety Protection & Aviation History. Birthdays: Charles Green 12/6; Pam Hendrix 12/07; Gail Kneisley 12/9; Archie MacLarity 12/10; Roger Hime 12/11; Reba Ward 12/12; Tricia Green 12/12 Happy Anniversary to: Gail & Roberta Kneisley 12/1; Dick & Dotty Weis 12/2; Ken & Rose Mary 12/6; Jim & Cindy Rogers 12/12; Morace & Sandra 12/12; Bob & Reba Ward 12/20; Bob & Beverly Sims 12/27; Carl & Pam Hendrix 12/29; Richard Jamison & Jan Beasley 12/30 Cares & Concerns Please keep the following in your thoughts and prayers: Gale Kneisley -heart; Rita Hawkins back surgery; Mickey Marks, Carol Griffin, Carolyn Breitweiser, Ken Culp & Marie Galusha knee problems; Nancy Leonard Back; Moe Beardsley cancer; the Weis s granddaughter; Archie & Bobbie MacLarity as they care for their daughter-in-law who has cancer. Trish Green heart. The Men apparently had a pretty good smiling time playing winning baseball! Golden Triangle Sams had their monthly November campout at Lake Oklawaha, Ft. McCoy. Thursday arrivals had pleasant blue sky weather and got set up for a relaxing weekend. We had thirteen rigs and one drive in. Some of us tried using the 50 amp sites up the hill. We had perfect coolish weather; the lake was beautiful; even the rain rained at night. Friday was a very relaxing day. There was some bear stuffing and blanket cutting to prepare them for a Bogie Creek delivery during the Fall Samboree. We enjoyed our happy hour under the shady oak trees over looking the lake; very pleasant. That evening some of us went to Salt Springs to the Bass Champion Fish House. Upon returning we played a Thanksgiving game. We now know that the 1 st Thanksgiving was Later in the evening some played games and some sat around LJ s fire and cooked some smores. Saturday s breaksfast included a delicious recipe of sausage and gravy on tasty rolls. At 10:00 AM, President Jim Gonya conducted the business meeting. Our guest was Ken and Rose Mary s eight year old grand daughter Emily. We enjoyed her company. We welcomed back LJ & Trisia Green from their western travels. At 1:00, we played a game of Bean Bag Baseball behind the club house while Tony both watched and played in the game while roasting the Turkey. We enjoyed our happy hours with wine & cheese celebrating the new rigs of Tony & Peggy and Cliff & Marge. Dinner was a delicious Turkey with all the fixings and yummy desserts. After dinner some of the members played another fun game led by our host Colleen Litz. Sunday morning was sweet things to share with more visiting and good-byes until next month. Thanks to the hosts: Cliff Chase & Marge Ennd, Ted & Colleen Litz, Dotty & Dick Weis, Tony & Peggy Hampton.

2 Campout Photos Beautiful day at Lake Ocklawaha Our hosts working in the kitchen! Stuffing & sewing bears and blankets Enjoying breakfast 2014 Officers: thanks to Nancy, Jim, Sharon & Janet The final presentation of our Pet Memorial banner

3 December Campout Paradise Oaks RV Resort Dec 5 7; Early Bird Thursday 12/04/2014 Reservations: CR 475 Bushnell, FL Hosts: Chapter Officers Confirmation: kwraabe@yahoo.com Hosts: Gonya, Leonard, Marks & Himes Confirmation: to Gonya: jdsolace@aol.com or Directions from North: I-75 south to exit 321. Left to an immediate Right under overpass on to Hwy miles to Park entrance on right (when you see Bushnell city limits sign prepare to slow down to make right into Paradise Oaks.) Directions from South: I-75 North to exit miles East on SR 48 to light at the Hess Station and CVS. Take Left onto Hwy 301/475 continue past High School and Winn Dixie...approx 1/4 mile to entrance on Left. Please note: you must make your own reservation with the campground and also notify the hosts that you are coming! $25/night rally price; One $10 gift per rig for game exchange You may wish to exchange Christmas cards Donate food cans Decorate your rig Christmas dress for dinner Umatilla no kill humane society needs canned dog food donations. Schedule of Events Thursday Early Bird 3:00 pm Happy hour, Dinner on your own, games at club house Friday: 3:00 Happy hour Dinner on your own 6:30 Cookie Extravaganza plus Holiday games Saturday 8:00 Breakfast by hosts 10:00 Meeting Lunch on your own 1:00 Outdoor Games 3:00 Happy Hour no snacks 5:30 Dinner by Host $10.00 per rig; payment to Nancy Leonard make checks payable to Golden Triangle Sam by Nov 26, White baked potatoes will be provided, unless you specify sweet potato in your RSVP to the Gonya's. Desert provided by the hosts. Gift Exchange to follow dinner. Sunday: 8:00 Breakfast-Items to share. Looking Ahead to Jan 2015 Campout The January Campout will be at Paradise Oaks, Bushnell, FL; Jan 2 4, 2015 Upcoming Samborees! Fall: Nov 19-23, Southern Palms, Eustis, FL. The theme is A Country Fair. Applications available at The Fall Samboree is just around the corner at the end of November. The theme is A Country Fair. We will have a Fair booth Nearby Out of State Samborees Alabama: April 16-19, 2015, Dothan, AL; Hooray, for the Red White & Blue

4 Georgia: March 19-22, 2015; early bird 17-18; Perry, GA; Wearin of the Green Tennessee: to be announced. Golden Triangle Scrapbook Is In the Works! Sharon Hime has turned in our Scrapbook to be judged. Sharon has completed three of these books. The first book helped us win Chapter of the Year. She has done a great job and we thank her for her dedication and enthusiasm. Sharon & Roger are traveling so she will be stepping aside. It is presently unclear if the chapter will continue with the scrapbook and the Chapter will make a decision in the near future. Charities & Fund Raisers! Don t forget about all of the items we collect for our various charities. Everybody needs to help!! Aluminum cans, etc. Books & magazines for Vets Old printer cartridges (now going to no kill facility) Old cell phones Bears & blankets for Boggy Creek Non-perishable food items, clothing, etc. for Loaves & Fishes Take home Food items for schools. Coupons for Troops! Martha & Jerry Wright headed this program which has now ended. Martha Announced in the Dec meeting the results: $17,368 sent in during Feb Oct 2014; $616,400 total; 318 lbs of coupons mailed at a cost of $393. Thanks ever so much for your leadership. Bits and Pieces We had elections: President: Jim Gonya; VP: Marie Galusha; Treasurer: Jim Galusha; Secretary: Rose Mary Culp. The new officers will be installed during the December meeting. Don t forget: send in your $20 annual dues to Nancy Leonard, Treasure, 3339 Little Joe Ct; Apopka, FL or pay them at the December meeting. Dec 13 arrival about 0900 is Wreath Laying at the Bushnell National Cemetery. Picnic afterward. Marge & Cliff s new MH and Ken looking on Our Chapter enjoying a Thanksgiving feast Tony and Peggy s new rig to the left.

5 Golden Triangle Sams Minutes November 8, 2014 President Jim Gonya called the November meeting of Golden Triangle Sams to order at Oklawaha KOA at 10:00 AM. Tom Leonard gave the invocation. Past Presidents Karl Raabe, Steve Griffin, and Mickey Marks led the group in the Pledge to the Flag. Secretary Janet Marks called the roll; 14 members in attendance, with 13 member rigs camping and 1 drive-in. Karl Raabe moved and Dotty Weis seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion passed. Marie Galusha welcomed Emily the Culp's granddaughter who was a guest. Nancy Leonard presented the Treasurer s Report, showing a current balance of $ which included $ from aluminum. Carol Griffin moved we accept the treasurer s report, Dianne Gonya seconded, and motion passed. Bills were presented for payment. Steve Griffin moved and Tom Leonard seconded that bills be paid; motion carried. Committee Reports 1. Membership: Marie Galusha (see above) 2. Sunshine: Carol Griffin - "knee club" Marie, Mickey (surgery next Wed), Ken, Carol G., and Carolyn Breitweiser who is recovering from her surgery; Nancy's back doing better; Rita back surgery later this month; Bob Sims; Rich VanderBok trouble getting around; DeFinas undergoing health tests; also Gale Kneisley. 3. Newsletter: Steve Griffin - no report 4. Aluminum Engineers: Tom Leonard reported that $ was earned from the delivery this month of over 922 pounds! Thanks to Derek for collecting in his shed. 5. Webmaster: Karl Raabe no report 6. Dog Memorial Banner: Carol Raabe showed proposed way of adding names. 7. Host Schedules for 2014 and 2015: Dianne Gonya explained problems with 2015; April is Easter weekend, also close to Samboree in Okeechobee April 15-19; was decided to cancel April campout and meet at Samboree. List was sent around for additional signups. She also sent around signup sheets for Hospitality and games at Eustis Fall Samboree. 8. Loaves & Fishes: Tom Leonard - remember to bring canned goods to December meeting (no clothing at this time). Also reminded us to support Dotty's school snacks project and Purina pet food, litter, etc for pet shelters. 9. Books for Veterans: Culps will collect and deliver for this month. 10. Sheriff: no report 11. Recycled phones: Greens will take, if any. 12. Coupons for Troops: Martha reported that last month's total was $17, Total from Feb, 2012 through Oct 2014 was $616, over 318 pounds (total postage cost $393) Thanked everyone for their support of the project. They will no longer be doing it as they are not renewing membership in the chapter. 13. Ink Cartridges Marie will take, if any. 14. Hosts: 1:00 games, Happy hour no snacks; 5:30 dinner (no name tags) Old Business: 1. Boggy Creek setup help on Thurs & Friday, Dec ; contact Janet Marks if questions. 2. Laying of Wreaths Sat. Dec. 13; be there by 9 AM; wear gold shirts and vests; will picnic after. 3. Fall Samboree - we are doing hospitality, "toilet toss"; also Southern Palms is having a dinner on Sat (call to reserve ticket) Thanks to Nichols RV donating basket. Also Karl's RV in Ocala.

6 4. Elections: Karl Raabe presented ballots; Jim thanked Karl and Mickey for their hard work; election results: Jim Gonya - President Marie Galusha - Vice President Jim Galusha - Treasurer RoseMary Culp - Secretary New Business: 1. Jim asked for volunteer to head up sandwich sales for Okeechobee. Carol Griffin volunteered with Dianne's help. 2. Jim showed wooden ornaments made by vets at Travelers Rest, $5 each. contact Jim if interested. Announcements/Comments: Received a thank you note from Travelers Rest for our campout last month. Letter received from Jim & Cindy Rogers that they were not going to renew their membership; also from Carl & Pam Hendrix that they were also not going to renew due to health and family issues; are going to sell truck & camper. Cliff noted that Bobbi Jo MacLarty sent 24 Boggy Creek bears! Thanks, Bobbi Jo! With the 10 we stuffed yesterday, that makes a total of 34! Jim reminded everyone that they can bring Christmas Cards for members to next campout. 50/50: $18 went to Chapter; $9 each to Cliff Chase and Emily! Meeting was adjourned at 11:20. Respectfully submitted, Janet Marks Contact your Newsletter editor to submit items, or for change of address: Steve Griffin - sgrifbv@gmail.com Abbonmarsh Circle; Brooksville, FL 34604