OCT NOV DEC 2015 www.gsafcrv.org GSA FCRV FALL CAMPOUT 2015, OCTOBER 23, 24, 25-2015 at RIVER VISTA RV RESORT, 960 HWY 246, DILLARD, GA 30537 http://www.rvmountainvilage.com/ 706.746.2722 Contact Linda or Freddy Smith for more information 770.967.6880 Cakewalk Each Club Bring at least 2 cakes Saturday Night Dress up in your favorite fun costume Decorate your site for fall/halloween Please participate in the Scarecrow contest/display make your own or purchase one to display Bring can foods or other non-perishable item(s) for the local foodbank. Bring a Door Prize If you are unable to camp and/or no sites are available and you would like to come to the campout, the following is a list of the local hotels in the area. Gateway Inn Holiday Inn Express 64 White Oak Lane Dillard, GA 30537 706.746.3585 1 mile from River Vista Mountain Valley Inn 13 Royalty Lane Dillard, GA 30537 706.746.5373 www.mountainvalleyinndillard.com 1.5 Miles from River Vista Knights Inn 3 Best Inn Way Dillard, GA 30537 706.746.5321 www.knightsinn.com Located south of the Mountain Valley Inn/Right side of the Hwy 2 miles from river vista Mountain Aire Cottages & Inn 18 Motel Drive Clayton, GA 706.782.9568 www.mountainairecottages.com
STATE DIRECTOR BY: Tommy and Alice Garner Well, we are back from a great time in Gillette Wyoming. The Campvention went off with a great turnout of around 475 or more Campers. Region 1 did a very good job with putting things together this year. Let s start thinking about 2016 Campvention in Shawnee Oklahoma, the Dates are July 24-29. Also Dates to remember are GSA Fall Campout October 23-25, 2015 at River Vista, Dillard, GA. Retiree Rally March 15-21 2016 in Houma, Louisiana at the Terrbonne Civic Center. Thank You Ron and Reba Ray. FCRV Southeast Regional Campout at Bald Mountain Camping Resort in Hiawassee, GA June 9-12, 2016. Thank You, Freddy and Linda Smith. Please, we all need to try our best to help support these outings. *********************************************************************************************** Freddy Smith, GSA President Hello All Hope everyone is doing well! Looking forward to some fall weather here in Georgia. Just a reminder please submit any registration forms for any event in a timely matter as you all know it just helps so much in planning event of any type. Looking forward to seeing you all in October at River Vista RV Resort, Dillard, GA for the GSA Fall Campout. Please send your registration form in by the by October 10, 2015, you can pay when you get there if you like, even if you are staying in a hotel. You were asked to make reservations EARLY as this time of the year in the North GA Mountains is prime season as it is Changing of the Leaves and camp sites, rental home, hotels book fast. Some an unable to get reservations as all sites in the campground is booked. We informed you to make reservations early, early as camping anywhere in NE GA Mountain area is prime camping year round. Please come early and enjoy the fall colors in the North Ga Mountains. It is especially important to book early if you have special needs. The SE Regional will be hosted by GSA in 2016 at Bald Mountain Camping Resort, Hiawassee, GA on June 9-12, 2016. At the GSA Fall Campout we will have a special planning meeting for the campout, please volunteer for a committee to help make this a great campout for all of our camping friends. Registration form will be posted in on the FCRV and GSA website. Note the campground closes November 1, 2015 until April 1, 2016 you can still call & leave a message they should call you back most importantly please go ahead & call now to hopefully get the spot you want! I always say it is easier to cancel a reservation than to not be able to get one. Please make your reservations early as camping anywhere in NE GA Mountain area is prime camping year round. The last date to make your reservations is May 1, 2016 for SE Region group reservations. You may get a spot but not at the group rate. It is especially important to book early if you have special needs. Happy camping, enjoy the Fall & Winter seasons. ***********************************************************************************************
RETIREE DIRECTOR By: REBA RAY Just want everyone one to know six months and the National Retiree Rally will happen. So if you plan to go, make your reservations. It will be in Houma, La. on March 15 21, 2016. Early days will begin on Friday before, March 11 14, 2016. We have made big plans for the rally, with great music every night with a variety that should suit everyone. So bring along your dancing shoes and let s Let the Good Times Roll. Hope to see everyone in Houma, La. in March. If you need an applications, there should be one in your Cracker Barrel if not then there is one inside the front cover of your July issue of Camping Today magazine. I also have copies if you need one. The National Retiree Rally for 2017 will be Canton, Texas Scholarship New By: Dena Whatley CONGRATULATIONS to our 2015-2016 Edwards Howerton Scholarship recipient, Lindsey Wiker. Lindsey is a well deserving student pursuing a degree in Veterinarian Science at University of West Georgia. Her parents and she are active members in the GSA chapter, Troup Travelers. We wish Lindsey much success in pursuing her educational goals. ********************************************************************************************
TROUP TRAVELERS By: REBA RAY Troup Travelers have had a busy summer of camping. In June we went to Doll Mountain in Elijah, Ga. A fun time it was, with a low country boil one night, a covered dish one night and then to one of the small restaurant downtown on evening. Very nice park, just the water was a little deep to actual see much water. In July we had a good campout with going to Sunny s over in Roanoke, Al. for a Friday night buffet and then a potluck on Saturday with homemade ice cream to go along with desserts. In August we were at Whitetail Ridge and had a very relaxing weekend. Sometimes it s good just to lay back and not do much of anything. In September we will go back to Whitetail Ridge and have another campout. Our plans is to have foot long hot dogs on Friday night with all the trimmings and then on Saturday with a potluck supper. In October we will again meet at Whitetail Ridge with a luncheon on Saturday. New officers were elected in our club President- Michael & Stephanie Simmons, Vice President- Tom & Diane Brancheau, Secretary - Ron & Reba Ray, and Treasurer- Harold & Pat Hudson. In November we will be going to Spring Villa Campground the second weekend which is in Opelika, Al. At this time we will have a tail gate party for all the football games going on. So if you want to join in, please do so. Hope everyone is enjoying their camping as much as we have. Looking forward to the cooler weather and the fires again. Happy Camping to all! *********************************************************************************************** Road Runners By: R. L. Ward The July meeting was a poolside gathering at R.L. & Lillian's home. We shared a meal of Hot Wings and lots of delicious trimmings. For the month of August, we traveled to Pigeon Forge, TN and camped at King's Holly Haven Campground. We ate at Huck Finn's Restaurant the first night. We did an evening at the Dixie Stampede with great food and entertainment. A day trip to Cades Cove and a picnic was shared. Shopping and going to a large flea market was also, fun for everyone. We enjoyed games, food and good fellowship around the campsites. September, we met at the home of Rosie and Don's. Discussed and planned our part for the upcoming Fall campout. Excited about the October campout at River Vista. The Costume Ball and all the activities planned by the Peach Rollers sounds like a weekend filled with "Loads of Fun!!" The Road Runners wishes Everyone "Happy Autumn Days" - "A Blessed Thanksgiving" - and a "Merry Christmas Season!!" Remember: "JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON." Safe Travels and Camping~~~~~~
********************************************************************************************** PEACH ROLLERS By: Linda Smith July 9 th weekend a few of us camped at on Lake Lanier, at Bolding Mill Campground, Gainesville, GA. We had a good time just relaxing and having fun. We had homemade ice cream that was yummy! August 13 th weekend we camped at Blue Water RV Resort, Dayton, TN. Mike and Carolyn Cox Wagon masters for the month. We had lake/river front lots. The management was excellent at Blue Water Campground. Every evening they started a campfire at the pavilion every night for us and even furnished the fire wood. They said we were there first camping group they had. It was very quiet even during the day. Several brought their Kyats or used the campgrounds and enjoyed the water. September campout was a four night Labor Day weekend campout at Crescent Group Camp, Starr, SC on Lake Hartwell, about three miles from the GA/SC state line. We had about 18 units, around 54 people including teens and younger children. This also included a few visitors for the weekend. The weekend included karaoke and line dancing, games and of course lots of food. We cannot forget the beautiful sunsets and star gazing at this great location. Some rented boats others used floats and blowup rafts/boats. We were very lucky on the weather as bad thunderstorms was all around us. Did damages not too far from where we were. We would like to welcome our new members to the FCRV, GSA FCRV, and Peach Rollers organization. Fall Campout: Please send in your registration for the fall campout if not already done so. October 1, 2015 was the original registration deadline. This has been extended until October 10, 2015. Please provide your email and phone number for your registration conformation. See you at the Fall Campout in Dillard, GA, bring your Scarecrows, site decorations and costumes for a fun filled weekend! *********************************************************************************************** SPRING LIZARDS By: Edna Jordan Where does time go? 2015 is 3/4 gone; the first day of Fall came and went with a beautiful flourish; it's time for campouts that seem to have just happened a short time past; a lot of us have passed birthday milestones already this year; our kids, grandkids, and great grandkids are growing up before our eyes. Isn't God good to give us so many blessings to enjoy?!! The Spring Lizards are alive and "hanging in there." Sickness takes its toll, especially with the Doroughs, Spencers, Nell Smith, and the Williams. Let's all enjoy every opportunity to share life around the campground, the table, the phone, or the business meetings. Life-long friendships are among the most precious assets we share. We work to be cooperative, to be an active part of our camping group, to be considerate in our speech as we express our personal preferences, and to recognize (with tolerance) that we are all unique individuals. We pray the same for all our camping compadres.
At our meeting last night (9/28), we accepted invitations from the Williams to host our November meeting and from the Stephens to plan our December/Christmas time. Meeting in individual homes is great; but, we are trying to get back to more actual camping. We are looking into 2 venues for camping before the end of the year and also looking forward to the New Year's Eve time with our other camping friends. It's almost GSA Fall Campout time. We will be providing Saturday lunch. Four of our members will be able to attend, so we may need a little helping hand. The Jordan s will be having their daughter, Paula's, wedding at their home on the 24th. We are praying for good weather, as well as for Paula and Nathan. Another personal note--our camping-through-the-years grandson, Trey Herndon, is recently married also. He is still based at Camp Lejeune, NC. As 2015 winds down, we pray for each to have a good finish, an active camping time for the rest of the year, and for God to bless with health, happiness, and faithfulness. ********************************************************************************************** Please submit your articles/photos/forms for future editions of the newsletter by the dates listed below to linddsmth@aol.com or gsacrackerbarrel@att.net December 20, 2015 March 28, 2016 June 28, 2016 September 28, 2016 If you are not in a club and would like to submit an article or information, please do so by the above dates. Any member can submit an article or information. Please check the website for other activities, copy of newsletters and other information: www.fcrv.org & www.gsafcrv.org NOTE: REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ALSO LOCATED ON www.gsafcrv.org
FCRV SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CAMPOUT BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPING RESORT 751 GANDER GAP ROAD HIAWASSEE, GA 30546 www.baldmountianpark.com 706.896.8896 June 9-12, 2016 The campout will start June 9, 2016 The cut-off date for site reservations is May 1, 2016. The rate per night per site is $35.00. All sites will include 50 amp electric, water, sewer, cable, and wireless Internet service. Early days should be available if requested (use other discount cards such as Good Sam s). Please call the campground office at 706-896-8896 prior to May 1, 2016 to make reservations and to PLEASE mention that you are with the FCRV Southeastern Regional when making reservations. After May 1, 2016 the Resort will release any of the unreserved sites for use by other campers. At the time of each reservation a one-night deposit is required; Visa, MasterCard or Discover are accepted method of payments. The cancellation policy is as follows: Cancellations within 30 days of rally start will be charged 1 night stay. All canceled reservations will be charged a $6.00 cancel fee. No Shows will be charged the FULL amount of their reservation. Bald Mountain Camping Resort is located in NE corner of Georgia, close to the North Carolina/Georgia line. The address above should work with all GPS & mapping systems. Any questions please let us know. PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN FRONT OF ACTIVITY BUILDING; GOLF CARTS ARE ALLOWED, BUT MUST REGISTER THE GOLF CART AT THE CAMPGROUND OFFICE. NOTE: THE CAMPGROUND CLOSES NOV 1, 2015 APRIL 1, 2016. PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY AS NE GA MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUNDS BOOK FAST YEAR ROUND! PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL & PHONE NUMBER ON THE REGISTRATION FORM FOR IMPORTANT UPDATES ABOUT THE CAMPOUT AND TO RECEIVE REGISTRATION CONFORMATION. PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND MAIL TO THE ADDRESS BELOW FCRV SE Regional Campout 2016 Please register by May 9, 2016 NAME: PHONE: ADDRESS: ADULTS: CHILDREN/AGES: ENCLOSED $35 REGISTRATION FEE (CHECKS PAYABLE TO SE REGIONAL) GOLF: EMAIL: PHONE: Mail Form/Check to: Elaine Shelnutt QUESTIONS or INFORMATION P.O. Box 208 404.906.7561 Linda Smith Norcross, GA 30091 770.833.3260 Elaine Shelnutt
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