"As a member of Good Sam Club, I pledge to give aid to others, respect nature and the environment, give back to the community and those less fortunate, treat others with dignity and respect and wear a smile (like Good Sam and Good Samantha's) and promote the pledge of the Good Sam Club to others." VOLUME 29 NUMBER 12 Published By And For Arkansas Good Sams December 2014 AREA 4 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT MARCH 11-14, 2015 $25.00 day (Full hookups: Sewer, cable & WiFi included) Pecan Grove RV Park -Lake Village, Arkansas Time is nearing for our annual Family Reunion and we can hardly wait to see all of you. Come early for extra visiting and fun. LAWRENCE OR JD AT 501-749-3254 OR 870-723-9502 henleyarea4@hotmail.com Area 3 Friendship Campout August 18-21, 2015 Arrive on Tuesday, leave on Friday) Court Square RV Park, 320 Oak Avenue, Mt. View, AR FULL HOOKUPS- $21.60 FOR 30 AMP, $23.00 FOR 50 AMP RV Park phone 870-214-1781, please tell them you will be attending the Area 3 Good Sam s Friendship A schedule of events is in the planning stage and will be published later. Charles and Jo Ann Van Pelt cevanpelt@suddenlink.net UPDATED INFO REGARDING AREA 6 2015 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT May 14-17, 2015 (leave May 17th) Just sending everyone an update for our 2015 Friendship. It will be held at Riverfront Park, NLR May 14-16 leaving on the 17th. Call Girtie for a site number (sites are going fast!) before making reservations. Oh yes: the price will be $25.64 which includes tax. It is a firstcome, first-served basis; so call soon to get a spot. The cut-off date is May 1, 2015 (that is when the spots go back to the park). I will not be able to reserve a spot for you after that date. Thursday is pulled pork BBQ so bring a side dish to go with. Friday we will be given a tour of the Hasting Museum. The Museum requests donations instead of an entry fee which are then given to charity. Friday afternoon is reserved for an ice cream social and sand bag baseball. A Chinese auction, catered meal and live entertainment are planned for Saturday. A craft lesson in making good hand cream will be given Saturday morning. You will need a small container for this. And there will be a lot of games and prizes so come and join us. Hope to see everyone there! Charles' cell 870-588-7274 Area 5 has been scheduled to May 26, 2015 at Hope. Bernie and Judy Bauer Area 5 ASD AREA 1 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT May 28-31, 2015 Cedar Oaks RV Park, Grove, OK No reservations needed. Arrive, register, park and join your friends for friendship. Rate: $24.95/night Your chapter President will receive more details about the Friendship so check with them. We are still looking for someone to cater a good meal for a good price. If you have an idea, please call Girtie 501-454-9215.
FROM THE DIRECTORS I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M WRITING OUR LAST LETTER FOR THE YEAR!!! WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE? I MUST SAY IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL YEAR, WITH ALL THE ACTIVITIES GOING ON IN OUR GOOD SAMS CLUB, FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUTS, SAMBOREES, SPE- CIAL EVENTS AND CHAPTER CAMPOUTS. WE ARE MOST DEFINITELY LOOKING FORWARD TO A FUN-PACKED YEAR IN 2015. OUR SCHEDULE HAS BEGUN TO COME TOGETHER FOR OUR "SPRING 2015 SAMBOREE". OUR ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAIN- MENT AND SEMINARS ARE WORKS IN PROGRESS. OUR STAGE DECORATORS, THUNDERING SAMS, (WITH THE HELP OF A FEW OTHERS) ARE SPENDING SOME PLANNING TIME ON OUR THEME. IT S GONNA BE AWESOME GUYS!!! WE DO WANT TO TAKE THIS TIME TO SAY "THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE IN 2014; IT COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT THE HELP OF EVE- RYONE. YOU ALL HAVE GONE FAR AND BEYOND YOUR CALL OF DUTY, AND WE SINCERELY HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED IT AS MUCH AS WE HAVE. WE HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. WE PRAY FOR GOOD HEALTH AND WISDOM FOR ALL. LOVE TO ALL AND GOD BLESS. BILL AND DEE ***DONT FORGET "THE RALLY" FEB 26 - MAR 1, 2015 IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA. SEVERAL OF OUR ARKANSAS CHAP- TER MEMBERS ARE GOING AND VOLUN- TEERING!!! COME JOIN US; IT S LOTS OF FUN*** FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN, UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN, AND HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL, COUNSELLOR, THE AL- MIGHTY GOD, THE EVERLASTING FATHER, THE PRINCE OF PEACE. Isaiah 9:6 Call Bill and Dee if you re willing to step forward and showcase the talents of your chapter for the 2017 Samboree stage decorations. LA PETITE ROCHE The La Petite Roche Chapter had their Christmas Potluck at the Jacksonville Senior Residence Community Room. Those attending were: Tom and Lois Anderson, Alma Lea Snow, Katie and Harry Ringler, Bernie and Judy Bauer, Cecile and Shirley Kingrey, and their daughter Ann Patterson. We were so glad to have Shirley & Cecil Kingrey with us; they have been missed. Also present and bringing lots of good food were our Area 6 Directors Gertie & Tom Van Hoveln. Our turkey was furnished by Tom & Lois Anderson and fried (YUM) by Mr. Bobby Snow. Our Blessing was given by Tom Anderson, and our new officers were installed by Gertie Van Hoveln. After we all stuffed ourselves as much as we could, we played right left Night before Christmas read by Bernie Bauer. We all had a great time. Next meeting will be at the 1 st Street Cafe in Jacksonville on January 21st at 1:30. That s in the old Wal-Mart shopping center. I would also like to add a special thanks to Katie Ringler for the lovely decorations and the Senior Residence for letting us use the community room.. See you next year!! Judy Page 2 Arkansam News 2014
Paulette s Palette Arnie and I are wishing everyone the best of 2015. Seems that for a lot of us 2014 will go down in our family history books or journals as a year to remember, for some because of its wonders and for others because of its wonders. We are again park hosting at Caddo Lake State Park, between Marshall and Jefferson, TX. If you get a chance to stay at the park at any time, we always enjoy seeing our fellow Good Sam members. I want to again remind everyone that we have a permanent change of address: P.O. Box 653, Lowell, AR 72745. You will always be able to reach me by phone: Paulette 479-644-7461 or Arnie 479-644-6492. For the January April 2015 issues, please address your articles to me at 245 Park Road #2, Karnack, TX 75661 or write your article as the body of an email and send it to me at redhead.smith2002@gmail.com. Deadline each month is the 25th. I m always glad to hear from you if I can help you in any way. Looking forward to the New Year and whatever it brings. Paulette (and Arnie) MELON CITY SAMS Melon City Sams held their final campout for 2014 in Hot Springs with 4 rigs present. During some of our events we had as guests: Bill and Dee Nery and new members David and Linda Lively. We enjoyed a tour of the Alliance Rubber Company, Garvin Gardens and watching the Christmas parade. Officers for 2015 were sworn in by Bill Nery during our potluck and meeting time. New officers: President LaVerne Arledge, Vice- President Barbara Wylie, Secretary Ann Wylie, Treasurer Karen Duckett, Sherriff Claudia Franklin and Wagonmaster Ruth Ann Hairston. With such a small group the campout was moved to Leisure Landing. Thank you Rick and Brenda for being such great Hosts. QUEEN WILHELMINA GOOD SAMS The Queen Wilhelmina Good Sams Chapter met December 10, 2014 at the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church in Mena for their Christmas Party. Visitors included State Director Bill Nery and his wife, Dee. Also sharing lunch was the Church Pastor Tom Frase and Church Secretary Sandy Wiggins. Members attending were: Ira and Thelma Berg; Bobby and Gayle Galloway; Rae Grasso; Wingo and Pat Johnson; Jim and Dale Shook; Richard and Jane White; and Billy and Carolyn Wood. After the delicious food and fellowship, President Billy Wood conducted the business meeting. During the meeting Wingo Johnson stated that the Boy Scouts had assisted with the Cleanup on the Mountain, and he had received the Certificate from the State Highway Department. The Chapter voted to give the Polk County Family Mission $200. Bill Nery installed the following officers: President Wingo Johnson, Vice-President Richard White, Secretary Pat Johnson, Treasurer Jane White, and Wagon Master Billy Wood. Happy Trails, Pat Johnson, Secretary Page 3 Arkansam News 2014
SUGAR LOAF SAMS On December 1, 2014 Sugar Loaf Sams Chapter held its Annual Christmas Party at First Electric Meeting Room. Meeting was called to order by our President Diane Plummer. We had 34 members present with one guest, Diane s daughter, Julia. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Don Gibson. Pat Smith called the roll with 100% attending except the two couples in Texas for the winter. The minutes were read from last month. Treasurer s report was given by Paul Beaton. At the last meeting we decided to take up an offering for two other charities. The money was counted and then three of our members will decide where to give the money and make a report at the next meeting. Paul Beaton handed out the four checks for our charities. Harold Stribling handed out name plaques to our two sets of new members. (These plaques were made by Paul Smith, out Woodsman.) Felix and Betty Paterek are living in their park model in LaFeria Texas for the winter. Betty had a slight stroke a few days ago, but is recovering very well. She will remain in the rehabilitation unit until she can get around by herself. Please send cards to 1201 N Main, La Feria, TX 78559 Lot #290. Just talked to Felix and he said to tell everybody HI! Rich Kellison s sister lives in an apartment in Nebraska on the bottom floor. The people on top of her were having a party?? And she climbed the stairs to ask them to be quiet. They beat her up and assaulted her. She has 3 children living close by, but Rich & Pat wanted to drive to Nebraska to see if they could help in anyway. Your prayers are needed for Rich and Pat and his sister. The next meeting will be January 28 th at Bentleys in Greers Ferry. Meeting adjourned. Santa and his Elf entertained us while we waited for our meal which was catered by Macks Fish House. It was delicious. JOLLY ROGERS We had 25 members in attendance for our December Meeting and Christmas party. If you were unable to attend we missed you. Laye Bennett challenged us with a game of Bible questions; winners were the team of Roberta Gandy, LaVerne Andersh, Mark Maddox & Norm Tackett. Julie & I had to leave early but we got in on most of the DIRTY Santa exchange which is always a fun time. For April we are planning to go to Hot Springs first for a campout then on to Texarkana and the Samboree for those interested. For August we will camp at Bennett Springs providing we can get reservations. A very blessed Christmas to all of you, drive safe, stay warm and we will see you next YEAR. Next Meeting: January 9th, 9:00 am Golden Corral, Rogers AR. Gary Hearron, Secretary Camping dates and sites agreed on for 2015: April 12 th -14 th Leisure Landing RV Park Hot Springs AR - April 15-19 Spring Samboree, Texarkana AR May 12-15 Horseshoe Bend, Rogers AR ACOE May 28-31 (Area 1) Cedar Oaks RV, Grove OK July 14-17 Wanderlust RV, Eureka Springs, AR August 11-14 Bennett Springs State Park, Lebanon, MO September 15-18 Denton Ferry RV, Cotter AR October 20-23 Lakeside, Branson, MO Page 4 Arkansam News 2014
SPA CITY SAMS Our December meeting was a luncheon held at Smokin -N-Style in Hot Springs, AR, on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Doug Tinkle opened with prayer. Then we had a delicious meal and afterwards we started our business meeting. There were 19 members, 2 honorary members and Bill & Dee Nery guests. Wagon master Doug Tinkle handed out our 2015 camp-outs and meetings. Allen Claire handed out our 2015 membership list. Bill Nery installed the 2015 officers for next year. Officers are as follows: Allen Claire, President; Linda Dale, Vice President; Virlene Claire, Secretary; Trish Rough, Treasurer; Doug Tinkle, Wagon Master. After our meeting, we had a lot of fun playing Dirty Santa. Yes, there were a lot of presents being taken from different ones. UPCOMING EVENTS: January 15 th, 11:00 a.m. Luncheon at World Buffet, 1200 Albert Pike, Hot Springs, AR February 19 th, 11:00 a.m. Luncheon at Home Plate Café, 5110 Highway 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR March 15-20 - Lake Ouachita State Park, 501-767-9366, make your own reservations as soon as possible. April 16-19 - Arkansas State Samboree Texarkana, AR, at Four States Fairgrounds. THUNDERING SAMS Thundering Sams Christmas Party was held at Sue & Ronnie Mooney s home. There was 15 members and 3 guests present. Guests were State Directors Bill & Dee Nery, Area 6 ASD s Tom & Girtie VanHoveln, and prospective new members Eddie & Marilyn Masoner. 2014-2015 SAMBOREE SCHEDULE The Christmas party turned out very well. Sue Mooney and Lynda Wakefield had prepared literally dozens of snacks, cookies, candies, dips, chips, and several finger foods. There also were 7 large pizzas, gallons of Sue s famous punch, and many treats, snacks, and side dishes brought by guests. Santa s elves handed out the presents (a man and a woman s gifts brought by each couple). President Doc Welborn called the usual business meeting to order. There was the Pledge to the flag, roll call, reading of last month s meeting minutes, and the giving of the Treasurer s Report. State Director Bill Nery swore in Anita Alexander as the new Vice-President to finish Dale Moren s term and also Linda Levart as the new Treasurer to finish Marilyn Cheatam s term. Kathy Jolly was appointed as the new committee chairperson to finish Kenneth Reece s term. Wagonmaster Gene Hicklin and Don Alexander will coordinate the selection of campout locations, and the scheduling of departure time and place for the 2015 camping schedule. A motion was made to adjourn, seconded, and a unanimous vote was given. Texas (Waco) Louisiana (Shreveport) Arkansas (Texarkana) April 2-5, 2015 April 9-12, 2015 April 16-19, 2015 Page 5 Arkansam News 2014
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103 N Peabody Ave, Mountain View, AR 72560 (870) 269-6400 The perfect location for tired feet! An airy and bright restaurant right on the Square serving excellent food, good pricing, outdoor seating and a friendly staff who provide good service. DENTON FERRY RV PARK, 44 RV sites (27 pull-throughs) designed for the largest RV. Free wireless internet, bathhouse, and laundry. Located on the White River, 2.5 mile walking trail, golf packages available. Pets accepted. Address: 740 Denton Ferry Road, Cotter, AR Phone 870-435-7275 or 800-2175-5611 Website: www.dentonrv.com Email: bill@dentonrv.com 1-870-773-2941 Page 7 Arkansam News 2014
2014 ARKANSAS GOOD SAM STATE STAFF STATE DIRECTOR (01/01/13) Bill Nery (Dee) 1658 Treasure Isle Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-767-8075 1978668 501-282-9582 (Bill cell) dnery@sbcglobal.net REGISTRAR Melinda Wiggs (Charles) 2501 Skyline Point Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-972-0951 48831358 skyline2501@yahoo.com STATE WAGONMASTER James (Connie) & Mary Gerg 1411 W Highway 74 Marshall, AR 72650 870-448-3737 39588603 marconn@windstream.net STATE SECRETARY/EDITOR Paulette Smith (Arnie) P O Box 653 Lowell, AR 72745 479-644-7461 cell 44494938 479-644-6492 Arnie s cell redhead.smith2002@gmail.com SPECIAL EVENT COORD. Shirley Freyaldenhoven 1200 E. Siebenmorgan Road Conway, AR 72032 501-428-0200 326394 STATE TREASURER Ann Scott (Bob) 13325 Willow Beach Road North Little Rock, AR 72117 (501) 945-3684 34463737 (501)416-2259 cell ascott133@att.net STATE CHAPLAIN James & Ruth Ann Hairston 1306 E 23rd Hope, AR 71801 870-703-2085 42645556 jghairston@sbcglobal.net Assistant State Directors AREA 1 Paulette & Arnie Smith P O Box 653 Lowell, AR 72745 479-644-7461 cell 44494938 479-644-6492 Arnie s cell redhead.smith2002@gmail.com AREA 2 Pat & Paul Smith 4639 Wilburn Road Wilburn, AR 72179 501-691-3600 cell 54715958 501-362-4151 cell paulandpatsmith@gmail.com ASST. STATE WAGONMASTER C. W. & Betty Hinton 1104 Mayberry Cove West Memphis, AR 72301 870-735-3758 649496 Cell 870-733-5779 DillPickle938@aol.com PARKING STAFF Elton & Virginia Robbins 131 Buttrum Rd. Royal, AR 71968 501-767-2021 42424945 and Junior Watters 275 Swafford Road Mountain View, AR 72560 870-615-1897 54190079 juniorwatters@yahoo.com SOUND MANAGER Tommy Ferrell (Diane) 165 Cottonwood Lane Monticello, AR 71755 870-723-3763 49538085 twferr@gmail.com EQUIPMENT MANAGER Orlan & Molly Abernathy 1105 Mayberry Cove. West Memphis, AR 72301 870-733-2707 894009 STATE ELECTRICIAN Kirk & Dolly Flanakin 500 Lakeshore Drive Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-620-9757 1170844 STATE PATCH COORDINATOR Ty & Mary Tyson 1679 Treasure Isle Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-767-8960 43614726 Cell: 501-276-1205 tymary@aol.com HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR & PIANIST Lavon & Inell Pease 597 Richardson Road Maynard, AR 72444 870-647-2320 43947944 cell (870) 219-4900 DOOR PRIZE COORDINATORS Bernie Bauer (Judy) 28211 Highway 107 Cabot, AR 72023 58666488 Bernie cell 501-920-3784 Judy cell 501-412-8508 b1411@aol.com GAMES CORDINATOR (INSIDE) (#2) Tom Van Hoveln (Girtie) 43 High Circle Austin, AR 72007 501-454-9176 64926132 (Girtie cell) 501-454-9215 vgirtie@yahoo.com ASSISTANT SOUND MANAGER Jerry Webb (Linda) P.O. Box 1115 Paragould, AR 72451-1115 Phone# (870)335-6220 Lg9322@aol.com ASSISTANT ELECTRICIAN Buzz Goodwin (Betsy Smith) PMB 262 1635 Higdon Ferry Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-276-0292 2235164 goodwinpaul@att.net MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR/ HISTORIAN Pamela Harrell (Benny) 12617 Clinton Road North Little Rock, AR 72118 501-851-4446 29481371 501-658-1677 (Pamela s cell) pdharrell257@yahoo.com ASSISTANT HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR Roger & Linda Robbins P O Box 201 Lonsdale, AR 72087 901-485-2030 54793328 GAMES COORDINATOR (INSIDE) (#1) Ruth Ann Hairston 1306 E 23rd Hope, AR 71801 870-703-2085 42645556 jghairston@sbcglobal.net GAMES COORDINATOR (OUTSIDE) Doug & Helen Tinkle 96 Grant 533 Hensley, AR 72065 501 680-3470 46414991 501-680-3398 (Helen s cell) helen.tinkle@yahoo.com PARK HOST COORDINATOR & PHOTOGRAPHER Bob Scott (Ann) 13325 Willow Beach Rd North Little Rock, AR 72117 (501) 945-3684 34463737 (501) 416-0142 cell STATE SONG LEADER Charles Wiggs (Melinda) 2501 Skyline Point Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-972-0951 48831358 870-926-2401 48831358 AREA 3 Charles & JoAnn VanPelt P O Box 2641 Jonesboro, AR 72402 870-588-7274 801594508 cevanpelt@suddenlink.net AREA 4 Lawrence & J.D. Henley 10202 Hillcrest Road Sherwood, AR 72120 501-749-3254 57757585 870-723-9502 cell henleyarea4@hotmail.com AREA 5 Bernie Bauer (Judy) 28211 Highway 107 Cabot, AR 72023 58666488 Bernie cell 501-920-3784 Judy cell 501-412-8508 b1411@aol.com AREA 6 Girtie Van Hoveln (Tom) 43 High Circle Austin, AR 72007 501-454-9215 64926132 (Tom cell) 501-454-9176 vgirtie@yahoo.com STATE WEBMASTER Ronnie Mooney (Sue) 3633 Independence Dr Bryant, AR 72022 501-681-2343 43419555 Jmoonman@att.net COMMERCIAL & ASST. PARK HOST COORDINATORS Bud & Jean Wright 53 Cliffwood Circle North Little Rock, AR 72118 501-753-5753 Cell:501-590-8715 817583 budwright5753@sbcglobal.net REMEMBER THE NEWSLETTER DEADLINE ON THE 25TH OF EACH MONTH.
Camping World was on the grounds at the AR Good Sam Spring Samboree and provided invaluable support with seminars, RV s on display, a well-stocked booth on the arena floor, and a complement of staff from the North Little Rock store that included a mechanic whose calendar was full every day of the Samboree. Samboree attendees made good use of the expertise brought to them by the associates attending the Samboree: Store Phone Number: 501-219-4420 David Parker Retail Store Manager Extension 1101 Marty Stansbery RV Sales Extension 1209 Robert Minnick Customer Service Extension 1121 Blake Overturff Mechanical Tech Emily Overturff Retail Sales Register Stop in the store and let these people know how much Good Sams appreciates all they do for the RV community. Their help doesn t stop at the Samboree; they ll be glad to assist you in any way they can.