Happy Birthday June Dave Carlson - 1st Joe Ring - 7th

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1 President Debra Dlugosz Vice President Harriet Haire Secretary Tressa Dishman Treasurer Al Richardson Newsletter Editor Don Dishman A Truly Memorable Memorial Day Weekend! Sandy Oaks RV Resort May 22-25, 2014 The Jacksonville contingency started out with plans to caravan to Waldo - but we all know what happens to the best laid plans - first no one could agree which bridge to go over - so John and Sue said they would meet Don and Tressa at I-10 & 301 along with Deb. But Deb s birthday snuck up on her - and she had forgotten to get her tags for all her vehicles. She told us she would also meet us at Waldo. Happy Birthday June Dave Carlson - 1st Joe Ring - 7th Happy Anniversary June Gerry & Esther - 6th (52 years) Joe & Carol 7th (57 years) The Fleming Island group did a bit better - the only one they couldn t connect with was Dave and Lucy (who joined us at Waldo). Al and Della and Bob and Sheila caravanned to the restaurant - yes - FOOD was the reason we wanted to meet there! We all finally got together and enjoyed breakfast - starting Deb s birthday celebration with Happy Birthday being sung in the parking lot and a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich (thanks John & Sue). Six rigs caravanned from there to Sandy Oaks. Then the fun (?) began. Don and Tressa noticed smoke coming out from under the right front tire of the motor home - can you say replace rotors, pads and calipers? While everyone was trying to squeeze in to register, John was encouraged to get off the road, and turned too sharp - the rear right tire of his rig ended up in the ditch. Thanks to having 4-wheel drive, he was able to get un-stuck. The damage was (thankfully) only to his right rear bumper. Both Buddy and Ron had to go back to Jacksonville to get im-

2 portant forgotten items. A The Dishmans and the Johnsons stayed behind (to wait on the repairs to be finished) while the balance of the group went to dinner with Deb to help celebrate her birthday. A couple of the ladies enjoyed the pool while others in the group had a chance to sit and socialize. And that was just the first day! Friday started off a bit better. We were greeted with assorted sweet rolls, juice and coffee. Afterward, craft time prevailed as we made some cut and tie lap robes for the VA Hospital. The rest of the day passed in a leisurely manner until John and Sue found out that Louie knew how to lock the door - yep, he had jumped up and hit the lock for the dead bolt - time to call Good Sam again. A number of folks took advantage of the presence of the lock smith to get keys made, then it was time for dinner. Car pooling to Stumpknockers, we all were ready for a feast and a feast is what we had. Good food, decent prices, and lots of good conversation. Another trip to the pool for some, visiting for others. Eggs to order, sausage, hash browns, toast, grits, juice and coffee started us all off on Saturday. Sharon and Pam joined us just in time to enjoy the breakfast. Crafts with D was postponed until the afternoon, so that we could conduct our year end meeting. A trip to Homosassa Springs to see the manatees was discussed, so the lunch of Sloppy Joe's was put off until Sunday. The few folks who didn t go to the springs either rested or made Patriotic Angels (made with beads and large safety pins) with D. Frank drove in to bring us up to date on Linda. Jim and Al cooked pork chop steaks on the outdoor grill at the park - a dip in the pool made some of us happy (again!). After dinner we enjoyed playing Special Bingo - a donation to the Pennies for Pooches was taken up - and D had developed an interesting set of cards for us - PICK THE LUCKY NUMBERS is what some of us would have called it. A couple of games of sequence (5-in-a-row) finished the evening. Following a breakfast of muffins and sweet rolls on Sunday, Tressa conducted a devotional relating to Memorial Day. D held another class of crafts for those who hadn t had a chance to make an angel while the guys chatted or rested or walked the dogs. Susan and Robert, and Joe and Buddy left us around mid-day due to responsibilities at home. Our evening meal was very interesting as we decided to share left-overs or what Tressa and Don call CORN - Clean Out Refrigerator Night. Due to the weather, there was not swimming in the pool... but a rousing game of Hand and Foot was enjoyed - while teaching our two new ladies the ins and outs of the game. Early Monday everyone but the Snellings and McDades headed out, caravanning to Waldo for breakfast - or not. When they got there, it was discovered that the restaurant was closed for the holiday. Back on the road, heading to Stark - for a trip to IHOP. After a good meal, we headed for home. Thanks to our hosts, Al and Della, and their trusty side-kicks, Jim and D, for a great weekend! CAMPOUT PHOTO OVERVIEW Above: Caravan, Front of Sandy Oaks, John & Sue s rig - in the ditch; Below: Don & Tressa s rig - bad breaks, John Was Here, and Lucy, Tressa and Sue - Making Lap Robes.

3 Sheila and Tressa, Lucy and Sue - Making Lap Robes, Locksmith s Workshop Rigs on the hill, McDade s rig at night, D teaching Sue, Tressa, Sheila, Deb (taking photo), and Lucy how to make angels. Out to eat at Stumpknockers, Group at Homosassa Springs to see manatees, Sheila and Bob Garbecki No Swimming (are those logs at the top of the picture?), Flamingos, Gator, Robert Roche Sue and John Johnson with Joe Meherns, Dave teaching Susan Roche, Sue Johnson & Robert Roche how to play Sequence.

4 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Bob and Sheila Garbecki, and Dave Carlson and Lucy Poulus joined the Getaway Sams Chapter at the May Campout. Bob and Sheila Garbecki - We first met Bob and Shiela at the Samboree in Eustis. Since then, they have camped with the chapter a couple of times and joined us at our Lunch Bunch get togethers. The story behind the hair - No, Bob isn t an old hippy - he is growing his hair to donate for a gray wig for cancer patients. You may remember seeing Sheila in the ring at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center taking her Cocker Spaniel, Missy, through the agility courses (February report on make-up campout after the Samboree in Eustis was canceled). Bob and Sheila also joined us (for their first visit) at the VA Medical Center on June 1st. Dave Carlson - a farmer turned packaging engineer for Avon products, Dave retired in 1988 after 31 years. Got the RV bug in 1998 and as most do, went from a 23 to 31 to 39 foot rig. He had been to a few rallies when Jack Henry needed an ASD in the north east of Florida - he asked and we accepted. This was at the Stark 2000 Rally. He has been to all rallies thru 2006 and was in charge of coffee, donuts, hot dogs, and etc. He also attended Georgia Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania Rallies several times. He has 7 children, two in Florida, one in Georgia, two in Ohio, one in Michigan, and one in California - plenty of places to visit. He sold the Winnie in 2007 and after two stops now live in Middleburg. His wife of 54 years passed away in This year he got the bug again and bought the rig and says here I am. He and Lucy camped with us last month at Stark KOA and joined us at the last Lunch Bunch. Lucille (Lucy) Poulus - is 76 years old. She was a stay-at-home mom of 4, 3 boys and a daughter. In 1973, she started work at Escambia County Sheriff's Department. Moving to Orange Park area in 1976, Lucy worked for the Orange Park Police Department until Then she worked for Clay County Sheriff's Department until she retired in (Love retirement!!!!) Lucy likes meeting new people, travel, boating, fishing, metal detecting, exercise, dancing, movies, knitting, and crocheting, just to mention a few things. JULY CAMPOUT CANCELED! During the May Chapter Meeting, those present voted to cancel the July Campout due to the low number of people available to camp. If you made reservations, please don t forget to call and cancel. If you choose to camp anyway, please be aware that you will probably not receive the group rate. SHIRT ORDERS - A sheet to sign up for Chapter Shirts (Tee and/or Golf) was sent around at the May meeting. If you were not present, or did not place your request, please contact Sharon Bundy as soon as possible, as she will be placing the order for us. Let her know if you want a t-shirt of golf style shirt, if you want Sam or Samantha on the back, what size, how many. Shoot her an at sharonk2@juno.com, or call Pilot RV Plus Flying J also has their own "RV Plus" charge card, which when used in conjunction with a regular Good Sam membership will get 4 cents off gas and 6 cents off diesel. Lifetime members get 6 cents off gas, 8 cents off diesel. Both save 10 cents off propane and $5 off the dump station. The card is a "charge" card, and NOT a "credit"

5 Good Sam has a new card they are sending with renewals, called a "Swipe and Save" card, which is good for fuel and other discounts at Pilot and Flying J. If you are a Lifetime member, however, you must call and request the card. Here's the info: (866) Pilot and Flying J 3 cents off a gallon on gas and diesel 5 cents gallon on propane $2.50 off use of dump station Special deals in restaurants and stores Flying J has their own "RV Plus" Rewards card, which is easy to sign up for, and I see offers better discounts. The older "Frequent Fueler Advantage" cards can also still be used: 4 cents off gas 6 cents off diesel 10 cents off on propane 1/2 off on dump station SPECIAL EDITION OF GETAWAY SAMS NEWSLETTER - Due to space issues, there will be a Special Edition of the Getaway Sams Newsletter featuring information and pictures from our trips (April/May/June) to the VA Hospital. LUNCH BUNCH - Al Richardson has kindly agreed to host the Lunch Bunch, making arrangements for the group to go to O Charley s, 1609 County Road 220, Fleming Island, The phone number is The date - Thursday, June 19th; the time 12:30 p.m. Please contact Al and let him know if you will be attending so he can advise the restaurant. Getaway Sams Campout Schedules as of 11/1/13 Month Hosts Location June Robert & Susan Kelly s RV Park, Callahan July CANCELED August Gerry/Esther & Carol/Joe Pecan Park, Jacksonville September Deb Dlugosz & Jim/Paula Sunset Isle RV Park,Cedar Key October Hank/Rita & Jim/D Starke KOA, Starke November (TBA) Fall Samboree All participants* Southern Palms RV Park, Eustis December 28-30^ Sharon & Pam Lake Oklawaha, Ft. McCoy New Years 12/31-1/1 Chapter Officers *All attendees at Samborees are asked to participate in planning/hosting a day of activities (meals, meetings, etc.). ^ - Indicates holidays - dates may need to be discussed at Chapter meeting. All Member Rigs are to host/co-host at least once during they year. Please also remember that, as Good Sam members, we all pitch in to help each other where every and when ever needed.

6 GETAWAY SAMS CAMPOUT JUNE 2013 Kelly's Countryside RV Park Kelly's Lane - Callahan, Florida Early Bird: June 26, Campout: June 27-29, 2014 Make reservation to RSVP to: Susan and Robert Roche / Rally Rate: $27 per night including Early Bird Directions: Take US1 North to Callahan, campground is 6.5 miles north of Callahan on left NOTE: ALL ACTIVITIES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Thursday June 26 Campers may begin to check in around noon 5:30 p.m. Dinner Callahan Bar-b-Que for early dinner Evening Cards and socializing Friday June 27 9 a.m. Breakfast Continental breakfast, fruit and pastries Coffee Available Lunch On your own 2 p.m. Tea Time bring drinks/snacks as desired 6 p.m. Dinner Cedar River Seafood, Callahan Evening Trivial Pursuit, Cards and socializing Saturday June 28 Theme for the day: Patriotic wear your Red, White and Blue 8:45 a.m. Breakfast Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, bagels, cream cheese, jelly, fruit Coffee Available 10 a.m. Crafts with D 11:45 a.m. Lunch Hot dogs & chips. Bring sides and condiments to compliment 2 p.m. Tea Time bring drinks/snacks as desired 6 p.m. Dinner Brunswick stew and bread - Coffee provided Evening Jurassic Park Downs, bring dimes Sunday June 29 9:30 a.m. Devotional Travel Home! Have a safe Trip Home Sayonara Remember NO CAMPOUT scheduled for July See you in August at Pecan Park! PLEASE BRING YOUR DRINKS, PLATES, CUPS AND SILVERWARE TO ALL PROVIDED MEALS.

7 GOOD SAMS OF FLORIDA, INC FALL SAMBOREE A COUNTRY FAIR is the Theme SOUTHERN PALMS RV RESORT NOVEMBER 19-23, 2014 EARLY BIRD NOVEMBER 18, 2014 ONE AVOCADO LANE, EUSTIS FLORIDA TELE #: REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: 4 nights camping with water, electric and sewer. Daily hospitality, samgo, door prizes, craft show, flea market, seminars, Samboree bars, RV Dealers, vendors, entertainment and MUCH MORE. CANCELLATIONS There will be a processing fee for all cancellations based on cancellation date: Prior to September 15th $10.00 September 16th thru October 14th $15.00 October 15th and forward $25.00 THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS ****All cancellations and refund requests must be in writing from YOU and ed to Joe Weston, State Director or Linda Voyton before the Samboree ends. WE CAN NOT HAVE CANCELLATIONS AFTER THE SAMBOREE, AND EXPECT TO GET A REFUND. NO TRANSFERS TO ANOTHER SAMBOREE. *****NO CATERED MEAL**** NO DEDUCTIONS FOR EARLY DEPARTURE WE WILL HAVE CHAPTER PARKING Handicapped spaces will only be provided for our Handicapped members with proper credentials. PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU WANT TO PARK WITH YOUR CHAPTER OR IN HANDICAPPED SPACES. (NOT BOTH) Unregistered late arrivals may not be parked with their chapter.**registration 9-5 ** ****IMPORTANT!! ARRIVE WITH TOWED VEHICLE UNHOOKED*** MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: GOOD SAMS OF FLORIDA, INC. Please attach a self-addressed stamped envelope for confirmation of registration. PLEASE RETURN LOWER PORTION OF THIS FORM WITH FEES TO: Joe Weston, P. O. Box , Lake Monroe, FL forestjr@bellsouth.net Phone# (407) NAME Last First Good Sam # Chapter Name or Handicapped ADDRESS Street City and State Zip Handicapped# Rig Length Rig Type # of Adults # of Children (A, B, C, trailer, 5th wheel) FALL SAMBOREE FEE EUSTIS 2014 PREPAID REGISTRATION ($120.00) $ Phone # (Includes Two Adults) EARLY BIRD ($22.00) $ SINGLE PERSON RIG ($100.00) $ address EXTRA ADULT ($22.00) $ PRINT CLEARLY REGISTRATION AT GATE ($125.00) $ (children under 12 are free) TOTAL FEES FOR Fall Samboree $ IS THIS YOUR FIRST FLORIDA SAMBOREE? YES NO NOTE: We the undersigned understand the Florida Good Sam State Staff has taken reasonable and necessary safety precautions. Therefore, we accept full responsibility for the welfare of our unit and all persons in our unit while attending the Florida Samboree. DATE: SIGNATURE: We, Florida Good Sams Inc., reserve the right to refuse any application.