September, 2015 President Jim Gonya 803-539-1263 Vice-President Marie Galusha 352-742-2999 Treasurer Jim Galusha 352-742-2999 Secretary Rose Mary Culp 813-394-8707 Newsletter Editor Steve Griffin October Birthdays: Marie Galusha 10th, Sandra Chaney 27 th, Jerry Wright 29th. October -Happy Anniversary to: Karl & Carol Raabe 10/3, Archie & Bobbie MacLarity 10/5, Andy & Joyce Moniuk 10/31 Cares & Concerns Please keep the following in your thoughts and prayers: Gale Kneisley -heart; Carolyn DeFina eye surgery; Richard Jamison recovering from skin cancer treatments; Martha Wright Achilles tendon surgery; Pam Hendrex shoulder; Coles multiple health issues; Ken Culp up coming knee surgery. Did not play beanbag baseball. Tom and Nancy Leonard have moved to Island Park, Idaho. Island Park is located along US Hwy 20. It is not really a town but a community. Their place is about 12 miles southwest of West Yellowstone, MT. Previously, for many years, they had a second home there. Their Florida home has been sold. The photo below was taken this past weekend at the campout. Tom loaded the last of their belongings and headed to Island Park very early Saturday morning. We will miss the Leonard s but they have promised to return to visit. We wish them well in their very special new home. Golden Triangle Sams had their monthly September campout at Southern Palms, Eustis, FL. We had a small group with just seven rigs but had a very pleasant time. Thursday arrivals had a warm sunny weather arrival and no rain. The weather people promised rain on Saturday and Sunday and mother nature delivered as promised. Thursday was a relaxing day as members arrived and setup their rigs. Friday morning some of the members got together to make tumbleweeds from yarn donated by a friend of Marie Galusha s. These will be used at Boggie Creek. Friday evening we went to Stavro s, the Italian restaurant cattycorner to the campground, to have a bonvoyage dinner with Tom Leonard. Nancy was back in Idaho caring for their pets and settling into their new home. The food was yummy, the company enjoyable and we had a pleasant time sharing summer adventures. Saturday s breakfast was cereals and fruits. At 10:00 AM, President Jim Gonya conducted the business meeting. We were reminded that the October campout will take place at New Smyrna Beach RV Park & CG, New Smyrna Beach, FL; October 2-4. See campout information on page 3. We plan on doing a beach cleanup. Diane Gonya reminded us that campgrounds are difficult to secure during the winter months so we have lost Paradise Oaks for our 2015 Christmas Party even though they attempted to book it a year in advance. So we will use Southern Palms and some creative dinner plans; more to come as the plans develop. Saturday s dinner was hamburgers and hotdogs and potluck. We had bubba burgers cooked just right by Jim Galusha. Pretty good! Afterwards we played a card bingo game and some of us won more then others. Carl & Pam Hendrex stopped by to visit. Sunday morning was sweet things to share with more visiting and good-byes until next month. Thanks to the hosts: Jim & Diane Gonya, Jim & Marie Galusha and Dick and Dotty Weis. 1
Campout Photos Tom Leonard heading to Island Park, Idaho Nancy & Tom in the Blue Ridge Mountains Nancy and some friends Carol, Tom, Marge and Jim Chapter members at Stavros Jim Gonya and Tom Leonard 2
October Campout Sep 2 4; Early Bird Thursday 09/01/2015 New Smyrna Beach RV Park & CG Reservations: 800-928-9962 Local Phone: 386-427-3581 1300 Old mission Rd, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Hosts: Rabbe & Rittenburg Raabe: karl_raabe@msn.com 352-732-6180; Pennyritenburgh32049@comcast.com 352-343- 6697. Directions: Traveling North on I-95: Take Exit 244 onto SR 442. Go east 0.8 miles and turn left on Old Mission Road. Travel 2.9 miles and turn left into New Smyrna Beach Campground Traveling South on I-95: Take Exit 249-A onto Highway 44. Go east for approximately 3 miles and turn right onto Mission Drive, which becomes Old Mission Road. Travel approximately 1.5 miles and turn right into New Smyrna Beach Campground. 5:00 Dinner on your own or for those who would like to go out we can go to JB s on the intercostal or you may choose your own spot. www.jbsfishcamp.com/ 7:00 Dessert in the club house. Bring your favorite beer stein. A prize for the stein voted everyone s favorite. REMINDER: please remember to bring your own plates, napkins, silverware and drink to meals. Saturday 8:30 Breakfast in clubhouse: Belgian waffles and sausage breakfast (cost pro-rated to be announced) 10:00 Meeting 12:00 Lunch on your own 1:00 Outdoor Games 3:00 Social Hour; host will provide soft pretzels. 5:00 Dinner: Brats pepper and onions sauerkraut (Think German). Pot luck: A-L salad or vegetable; M-Z dessert. 7:00 Games in the club house. Sunday 8:30 Breakfast Sweets or fruit to share. Looking Ahead to Nov 2015 Campout The Nov Campout will be at Paradise Oaks November 6 8. Traveling East from I-4 toward Daytona: Take Exit 118 and turn left (east) onto Highway 44. Travel approximately 20 miles. After going under the I-95 overpass continue for about 3 miles then turn right onto Mission Drive, which becomes Old Mission Road. Travel approximately 1.5 miles and turn right into New Smyrna Beach Campground. Traveling West from A1A Beachside: Take Highway 44 West. Turn left on Mission Drive, which becomes Old Mission Road. Travel 1.3 miles and turn right into New Smyrna Beach Campground. Please note: you must make your own reservation with the campground and also notify the hosts that you are coming! Schedule of Events Thursday Early Bird 3:00 social hour; dinner on your own. Friday 3:00 social hour 3 Upcoming Samborees / Rallies! FL Fall: Nov 18-22, 2015; Southern Pals, Eustis, FL; the theme is Memories of Christmas Past FL Winter: Feb 3 7, 2016; North FL Fairgrounds, Tallahassee, FL. The theme is Good Sam Turns 50.
Nearby Out of State Samborees Alabama: April 14-17, 2016, Lincoln, AL; Happy Birthday Good Sam Georgia: 2016 Samboree info not yet available Tennessee: 2016 Samboree info not yet available Travelers: Sharon and Roger Hime, LJ and Tricia Green heading to Nebraska, Charlie & Penny Ritenburgh, Karl & Carol Raabe; Jerry & Carolyn Breitweiser. Jerry & Carolyn and Tom & Nancy, May 2010 Golden Triangle Scrapbook Is In the Works! Sharon Hime has teamed up with Janet Marks to continue our Scrapbook Sharon is still planning to travel so when she is away Janet will step in and assist with the scrapbook. Sharon or Janet needs to hear from each one of us about the volunteer activities and hours spent that we participate in. This information will be collected by the Director in October. For further questions or help call Sharon: 352-572-9701; Srhime2@gmail.com Janet Marks 407-886-7610; Jntmrks@gmail.com until Sharon returns from traveling. 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 cell phones Bears, blankets & tumbleweeds-boggy Creek Non-perishable food items, clothing, etc. for Loaves & Fishes Take home Food items for schools. Coupons for Troops! Dianne Gonya will continue this charity in a limited way. If you would like to participate contact Diane. Greeting Card (Cannot use Hallmark, Disney or American Greeting cards) front art to be cut from card and given to Beverly Sims to be forwarded to support St Judes s Ranch for Children. Bits and Pieces Bob & Beverly Sims have sold their MH and are considering other options. 4 Tricia Green and Pam Hendrix Bill & Michele Mann have a new look
Golden Triangle Sam's Minutes September 12, 2015 President Jim Gonya called the meeting of Golden Triangle Sam's to order at Southern Palms RV Park at 10:10 AM. Dianne Gonya gave the invocation. Past presidents Steve Griffin, and Mickey Marks led the group in the Pledge to the Flag. Secretary Rose Mary Culp called the roll; 10 members in attendance, with 7 member rigs camping. There were no guests present. Dotty Weis moved that we accept the minutes from the April and May meetings that were sent out and Carol Griffin seconded the motion. The motion carried. Treasurer Jim Galusha presented the Treasurer's Report, reporting a beginning balance of $4501.91, income of $250.00 received from Good Sam for being Chapter of the Year, leaving a current balance of $4,751.91. Janet Marks made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report and Dianne Gonya seconded the motion. The motion passed. Bills were presented for payment included $12.65 for shipping our coupons and $20.31 for cards. Dotty Weis proposed we pay the expenses which was seconded by Dick Weis. The motion passed. Committee Reports: 1. Sunshine: Carol Griffin - Carolyn DeFina is blind in her right eye and has difficulty seeing out of her left eye. She has a fungus in her eyes and Tom is transporting her to South Florida for treatment. They both could use our prayers. Judy Beardsley needs our support as she adjusts to being alone. Richard Jamison is still dealing with treatment related to melanoma. Ken Culp is expecting to have knee surgery sometime after the first of the year. Pam Hendrix, a former member, had surgery on her other shoulder and seems to be doing well. Martha Wright is still in a boot due to a tear in her first procedure. Roger Hime has been ill. The Kneisley's haven;t been heard from, but we know Gale still needs our prayers. There are several families traveling. (The Raabe's, Ritenburgs, Himes and Breitweisers) L.J. and Tricia Green will be traveling west later this month and on to Italy October 10 th. Pray for safe travels for all of these members. 2. Newsletter: Steve Griffin Nothing to report 3. Aluminum Engineers: Derek Pymer and Jerry Breitweiser in Derek and Jerry's absence, Jim Galusha will collect any cans and the Weis' reported they had delivered cans to Derek. 4. Webmaster: Karl Raabe Not present 5. Hosts Schedule: Dianne Gonya We have several months that are lacking hosts and locations. (February, March and May) Eating arrangements must be decided for December due to the park being booked with three groups for that month. Discussion about eating out ensued and a decision is forthcoming. 6. Loaves and Fishes: (need new chairperson) 7. Volunteer Hours: Sharon Hime and Janet Marks Please keep track of your hours, donations, etc. and for the time being, turn them in to Janet. Marie Galusha mentioned there were several bags of yarn for making tumbleweeds. This yarn was donated by Jim's sister. 8. Books to Vets: Bob Sims Keep bringing in the books. There was a box of books donated today. 9. Sheriff: Jerry Breitweiser not present 10. Phones: L.J. Green - Seventeen phones were dropped off at Verizon and designated for battered women. We have two phones to drop off as of today.. 11. Coupons for Troops: Dianne Gonya We are collecting again. Remember to separate food, nonfood, pets, and baby coupons. Please count the amounts of each category when turning in coupons. 12. Cards: Bev Sims 390 cards have been sent in. Please continue to collect cards, but not Hallmark. (Bev/Bob donated the postage to mail the cards) 13. Ink Cartridges: Carolyn Breitweiser Marie Galusha will collect cartridges in Carolyn's absence. 5
14. Dog Memorial: Carol Raabe not present. 15. Hosts: A special game will be played this evening. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. Old Business: 1. If anyone wants to run for office, let Karl Raabe know. 2. We have the new Chapter of the Year patches. Please see Marie Galusha to purchase one. They are $3.00 each. New Business: 1. The Fall Rally, at Southern Palms, has a theme titled Memories of Christmas Past. (A Christmas Village) This will not be a money maker, just for fun...ideas? 2. For National Chapter of the Year, Chapters have to participate in Dogs for the Deaf out of Oregon. Bob and Bev Sims visited this charity while they were in Oregon this summer. They were very impressed with the group. Road Clean Up is another requirement. We fulfill all other requirements. It was suggested that we could do a Beach Clean Up at our next camp out in New Smyrna Beach. Announcements/Comments: Pilot/Flying J Guides are available 50/50 There was no collection or drawing. A motion was made by Marie Galusha and seconded by Dotty Weis that the meeting be adjourned. The motion passed and President, Jim Gonya adjourned the meeting at 11:00 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Rose Mary Culp Contact your Newsletter editor to submit items, or for change of address: Steve Griffin - sgrifbv@gmail.com 352-797-7893 5104 Abbonmarsh Circle; Brooksville, FL 34604 6