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(Mar/Apr) Page 5 Special Entertainment @ Catered Dinner Page 5 Fire Etinguisher PASS rules, Inside RV Safety Page 6-7 Vote on Four Crafts Projects Page 8 Rally One-Day Reg.

Scenery Page 13 Note to Chapter Presidents Page 13 DFD Winners for 2016, Useful Links Page 14 Drifter Subscription Application Page 15 Directions to Wapiti RV Park Go south on Hwy 101 through

NEW PHOTO ON WEBSITE We have 2 photo contests in OGS.

1 Oregon Good Sam Club Newsletter April 2017, Issue 4 DOGS FOR THE DEAF NAMES NEW WINNERS - SEE PAGE 13 FOR OREGON WINNERS Where to find it.. Memorials, More Chapter Changes Page 2 New Chapter Members, Additional Costs Page 3 Chapter Attendees for Spring Gathering Page 4 Question: Website Drifter Vote Page 4 Chapter Anniversaries (Mar/Apr) Page 5 Special Catered Dinner Page 5 Fire Etinguisher PASS rules, Inside RV Safety Page 6-7 Vote on Four Crafts Projects Page 8 Rally One-Day Reg. Fee, Dates to Remember Page 8 Registration Form for Rally - pg 1 Page 9 Registration Form for Rally - pg 2 Page 10 Honor Our Veterans Page 11 Karen s Chat Page 12 Invitation to Paint Show Scenery Page 13 Note to Chapter Presidents Page 13 DFD Winners for 2016, Useful Links Page 14 Drifter Subscription Application Page 15 Directions to Wapiti RV Park Go south on Hwy 101 through Lincoln City, Turn left just south of Lincoln City at Mile Post 119, Drive 2.2 miles to Wapiti RV Park NOTE: Don t use your GPS, it might lead you astray. NEW PHOTO ON WEBSITE We have 2 photo contests in OGS. One of them is a website contest where you enter a photo that shows what you are looking at when you look out the front window of your RV while you are driving down the road. As you enter your photos, Gene Hancock, our State Webmaster, will display them one at a time on our homepage. To enter send it to oregongoodsamfamly@gmail.com Roger Lee just entered one and it is now shown - go take a look. Do you like it?

Memorial Scroll Name Delbert (Del) Kuhlman Name Arlene Paull Spouse Georgianna Significant Other Ernst Pine Chapter 79ers Chapter Layover Sams Birth Date April 22, 1938 Birth Date February 25, 1935

There is a lot about Corky we maybe never learned but he was a lot of fun and a beautiful soul.. Rest In Peace, Corky Ost, we will meet at the Big Camp Ground one fine day.

2 Memorial Scroll Name Delbert (Del) Kuhlman Name Arlene Paull Spouse Georgianna Significant Other Ernst Pine Chapter 79ers Chapter Layover Sams Birth Date April 22, 1938 Birth Date February 25, 1935 Death Date February 28, 2017 Death Date March 5, 2017 Name Corky Ost Spouse Judy Chapter Cascade Sams Birth Date February 5, 1948 Corky was a great man and a fine camper friend. There is a lot about Corky we maybe never learned but he was a lot of fun and a beautiful soul.. Rest In Peace, Corky Ost, we will meet at the Big Camp Ground one fine day. Death Date March 2, 2017 Name Bob Miller Spouse Bonnie (Past State Director) Chapter Member At Large Birth Date November 12, 1926 Death Date March 4, 2017 Robert G. Bob Miller passed away on Saturday, March 4. We have been life members of Good Sam for many, many years. Bob was an Assistant Director for the Trial County Travelers area for several years. We were at one time members of the Trail Dusters, Trails End Sams and Zipper Sams. Bob was my Director s Assistant while I was State Director. Bonnie Name Bernie Shodin Spouse Janet Chapter Polk About Sams Birth Date June 28, 1931 Death Date March 12, 2017 Barnhard Ael Clifford Shodin, known as Bernie to all of us, passed away March 12th. He was a man of few words that could bring laughter into our Bean Bag Baseball games with his Home Run Dance. He will be missed by all! Our Prayers to his wife, Janet, and the Shodin family. More Chapter Changes De-Chartering: Meadowlarks 2

3 RIVER CITY SAMS - 1 Dan & Janice Jackson JUMPIN JUNIPERS - 1 Tom & Robyn Hansen EUGENE SOJOURNERS - 1 Kenneth & Sharon Brown READY ROAMERS - 1 Tony & Marian White MCKENZIE RIVER DRIFTERS Jim & Terry White New Chapter Members BLUE MOUNTAIN GOOD SAMS -2 George Jamieson Ted & Parklyn Burrows GOOD SAM BEAVER DAM #1-1 Daniel & Becky Burton POLK ABOUT SAMS - 1 Ken & Ann Rolfe ROSEBURG SAMS - 1 Jack & Georgia Giuliani ADDITIONAL COSTS, most optional, for 2017 RALLY in June What other costs will I encounter besides the $35 individual registration? The Catered Dinner A delightful catered meal in decorated room Ticket must be purchased on registration form $19.00 Tip for the Entertainment $ 1.00 suggested The PEW Card Cost of having your holding tanks emptied Ticket can be purchased on registration form or in Hospitality $20.00 RV Parking fee Parking in RV Park $25.00/night Parking on grounds $20.00/night 50/50 Raffle A fundraiser for the Eecutive Staff s fund for special needs Each ticket $1.00 Fun & Food Night Each food item or game will have a small fee attached to it Many food choices: Baked Potatoes, Polish Sausages, Taco Salads, Root Beer Floats, Strawberry Shortcakes, etc. Library Diner Crafts Games run from 25 cents to a couple of dollars Fundraiser for DFD or Food Bank Costs are very reasonable Breakfast and Lunch This year our crafts will be: Clock made from a book $12.00 Planter made from a book $ 6.00 Vase made from a book $ 4.00 Secret hiding place in a book $ All prices different Depending on what you purchase

CHAPTERS WHO WILL HAVE A PRES/REP AT THE SPRING GATHERING AS OF MAY 28TH Blue Mountain Good Sams MF Apple Blossom Sams 79ers X Bridgetown Campers Polk About Sams SO Sams Cascade Cruisers Portland

4 CHAPTERS WHO WILL HAVE A PRES/REP AT THE SPRING GATHERING AS OF MAY 28TH Blue Mountain Good Sams MF Apple Blossom Sams 79ers X Bridgetown Campers Polk About Sams SO Sams Cascade Cruisers Portland Single Sams Spruce Runners Cascade Sams Ready Roamers Trail Dusters Clackamas Campers Rim Rock Recs Tri-Mountain Good Sams Columbia River Sams River City Sams Weekend Sams Eugene Sojourners Rogue River Rooster Sams X Westside Wanderers Good Sam Beaver Dam #1 Rolling Coasters Good Sam Klamath Kampers Good Sam Trav l Nuts Rollin Roamers Roseburg Sams Grand Ronde Wheelers Hobo Sams Jumpin Juniper Sams of Central Oregon Layover Sams Lighthousers McKenzie River Drifters There are three (3) ways to get the Drifter. 1. By (I send out 700 from 3-4 different s Google Rules) 2. By paper (costs $20/year) 3. By looking at our OGS website - Which way do you want to get your Drifter? Please let me know. 1, 2, 3, or I don t read the Drifter Send your answer to oregongoodsamfamily@gmail.com or call By the way, don t forget to attach your name and chapter to your answer. 4

Five Five member member band band All All born born and and raised raised in in Roseburg, Roseburg, Oregon Oregon Entertaining Entertaining you you during during the the Catered

Bldg. Must have ticket previously purchased on registration form. Must have ticket previously purchased on registration form. Please come prepared to drop a tip in the cup on each table ~ will help us defray the cost.

APRIL CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES MARCH CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES Westside Wanderers 47 years Jumpin Juniper Sams of Central Oregon 43 years Rollin Roamers 40 years Trail Dusters 27 years

5 Five Five member member band band All All born born and and raised raised in in Roseburg, Roseburg, Oregon Oregon Entertaining Entertaining you you during during the the Catered Catered Dinner Dinner on on Friday, Friday, June June 23rd, 23rd, 4:30 4:30 p.m. p.m. Pacific/Umpqua Pacific/Umpqua Room, Room, Conference Conference Bldg. Bldg. Must have ticket previously purchased on registration form. Must have ticket previously purchased on registration form. Please come prepared to drop a tip in the cup on each table ~ will help us defray the cost. Please come prepared to drop a tip in the cup on each table ~ will help us defray the cost. APRIL CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES MARCH CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES Westside Wanderers 47 years Jumpin Juniper Sams of Central Oregon 43 years Rollin Roamers 40 years Trail Dusters 27 years Eugene Sojourners 39 years (Forgot these last month) Grande Ronde Wheelers 39 years Meadowlark Sams 39 years 79ers 38 years Milton Freewater Apple Blossom Sams 32 years Santiam Sams (Dormant) 29 years Portland Single Sams 28 years Bridgetown Campers 11 years 5

CARE AND USE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS We all should have fire etinguishers in our RV s. They probably stay in their brackets with little or no thought.

Then turn them upside down and shake to loosen the powder inside. To use a fire etinguisher, remember the acronym: P A S S P - Pull out the pin. A - Aim the etinguisher at the base of the fire.

6 CARE AND USE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS We all should have fire etinguishers in our RV s. They probably stay in their brackets with little or no thought. To properly maintain them take them out of the bracket monthly, clean them and inspect the gauge. The pressure should still be in the green. Then turn them upside down and shake to loosen the powder inside. To use a fire etinguisher, remember the acronym: P A S S P - Pull out the pin. A - Aim the etinguisher at the base of the fire. S - Squeeze or press the handle. S - Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire. Keep spraying the etinguisher until you run out of powder or you are sure the fire is out. Often Neglected RV Safety Accessories - a must read RV safety is usually focused on tires, eceeding weight capacity, brakes, navigating hilly terrain, etc. I obviously didn t spend enough time thinking about interior safety as you can see from the results of our interior safety inspection. Fire Etinguisher The President of our Good Sam Chapter provided a tutorial on the care of fire etinguishers. In following his advice we found that our fire etinguisher was (1) small and (2) beyond the accepted replace by date. The etinguisher was already four years old when it was originally installed. We upgraded the fire etinguisher by the entrance from a 5lb, to a 10lb and added another 10lb in the bedroom area. Turning the etinguisher upside down monthly and whacking it on the bottom prevents the contents from collecting there. That maintenance action was never performed on our old etinguisher. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends replacing etinguishers at 12 years or earlier if they do not pass inspection. Fire Alarm We replace the battery in our RV fire alarms each year just to be sure the battery low alarm doesn t start going off in the middle of the night, right? But do we ever check the replace by date? Ours was past its replace by date so we went shopping for a replacement. Luckily we found one with a worry free lithium-ion 10 year battery. NFPA recommends smoke alarm replacement every 10 years and our new one has a end of life warning chirp. Since the operating temperatures are 40F to 100F, I wrote an 8 year replacement date on it, assuming if those temperatures are eceeded it will effect the battery and operating life of the alarm. Belt and 6

suspenders thinking. Oh, and they recommend you clean with compressed air once a year. Another maintenance action I have neglected.

Our new one will start chirping at end of life, estimated to be 10 years. The good news is ours has the worry free lithium-ion 10 year battery.

UL requires that the detector not display any CO levels below 30PPM and will sound an alarm at 70PPM. The ability to see CO levels displayed will give some piece of mind when running the generator.

7 suspenders thinking. Oh, and they recommend you clean with compressed air once a year. Another maintenance action I have neglected. Carbon Monoide Detector I found ours in the bedroom area and it was also beyond its replace by date. I believe the older detectors needed to be replaced after 6 to7 years. Our new one will start chirping at end of life, estimated to be 10 years. The good news is ours has the worry free lithium-ion 10 year battery. We upgraded to get one with a readout so we can see the level of CO even if its not yet at dangerous levels. UL requires that the detector not display any CO levels below 30PPM and will sound an alarm at 70PPM. The ability to see CO levels displayed will give some piece of mind when running the generator. LP Gas Detector And lastly, there is the LP Gas Detector. It used to go off when ever the wife used hair spray. That hasn t happened for the last couple of years. Now I know why. It was way past its replacement date. So off to Camping World. The new LP detector specifies that its replacement date is 5 years after power up. Our RV safety accessories are now all updated with a replace by date written on the outside. If you have an older RV like ours please take some time to check that your safety accessories have fresh batteries and are working correctly. Safe travels, Roger Roger Lee, Rollin Roamers member & OGS State Publicity Chair ELEPHANT STEW 1 Elephant Salt and pepper 2 Jack Rabbits (optional) (Found this recipe in a cookbook I was using for a Rally Book Craft...Karen) Cut elephant into small bite-sized pieces. This should take about 2 months. Brown in large skillet, making enough gravy from the drippings to cover. Cook over mesquite campfire about 4 weeks at 465 degrees or until tender. Serves 3,836 people. If more folks are epected, the 2 jack rabbits may be added, but do this only if necessary as most people do not like to find hare in their stew. This recipe was very popular back in my grandfather s day. In fact, it was so popular that most hunters are hard-pressed to find any elephants in Teas now. However, adding the hares was so unpopular that most cooks would just as soon serve small portions than add the rabbits.so that s why there s still so many jack rabbits around today. 7

Have you read Stubborn Twig yet? Another book on the same subject is HR Issei by Linda Tamura.

THERE WILL BE A ONE DAY REGISTRATION CHARGE FOR THOSE WHO CAN ONLY STAY ONE DAY AT THE RALLY IN ROSEBURG $10 PER PERSON/DAY Here are some really great events happening in the net few months: April

FULL May 1-2, 2017 (arriving on April 30th) Our Oregon Good Sam Spring Gathering at Wapiti RV Park in Lincoln City. This is a piggyback event with the Round-Up.

8 Have you read Stubborn Twig yet? Another book on the same subject is HR Issei by Linda Tamura. Be prepared to share in our Book Club during the Rally in June at Roseburg, lead by Evie Hasty, from the79ers. THERE WILL BE A ONE DAY REGISTRATION CHARGE FOR THOSE WHO CAN ONLY STAY ONE DAY AT THE RALLY IN ROSEBURG $10 PER PERSON/DAY Here are some really great events happening in the net few months: April 27-30, 2017 (arriving on April 27th) The Westerners Round-Up Regional Campout at Wapiti RV Park in Lincoln City. FULL May 1-2, 2017 (arriving on April 30th) Our Oregon Good Sam Spring Gathering at Wapiti RV Park in Lincoln City. This is a piggyback event with the Round-Up. (see net page) May 18-21, 2017 (arriving on May 18th) The Country Cuzzins Rondezvous Regional Campout at Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) in Hermiston. June 21-25, 2017 (arriving anytime between June 18th-20th) Our yearly Oregon Good Sam RV Rally (Samboree) at Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg. August 3-6, 2017 (arriving anytime between August 1st-3rd) The Wy-East Pow Wow Regional at the Hood River Fairgrounds in Odell. August 7-8, 2017 (arriving on Sunday, August 6th) Our OGS Fall Gathering (used to be called a mini-rally) at Hood River Fairgrounds in Odell. This is a piggyback event with the Pow Wow. FOUR CRAFT CLASSES ARE SCHEDULED AT THE RALLY, ALL MADE WITH BOOKS We have the directions, the books and the glue. Each craft will take two to three classes to complete. Each craft will cost a different fee, depending on amount of supplies needed to make. Check which craft you want to make and (1) mail to Karen Wells, 3080 Jefferson-Scio Dr SE, Jefferson, OR or (2) to Karen at oregongoodsamfamily@gmail.com NAME PHONE CHAPTER I WANT TO MAKE THIS CRAFT: (Please put X in bo) Do not send money, you will pay later. $4 $12 $6 $3 Page 8 8

9 PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH ALL YOUR CHAPTER MEMBERS AND YOUR FRIENDS WITH RVS. 9 ATTENDANCE IS OF MOST IMPORTANCE.

10 One-Day Registration fee is $10 per person. No one to be on the grounds without a special red wristband. 10

ATTENTION: ALL VETERANS We are going to honor all our veterans at the rally in Roseburg june 21-25, 2017 We are building a list of our Oregon Good Sam Veterans.

Also if we knew where they served, which war, date served that would be helpful. Thank you for helping me. We have 197 Veterans listed so far.

Bridgetown Campers Cascade Sams Columbia River Sams Good Sam Beaver Dam #1 Lighthousers Portland Single Sams Rolling Coasters AD Simons AD Morrill AD Krause AD Morrill AD

11 ATTENTION: ALL VETERANS We are going to honor all our veterans at the rally in Roseburg june 21-25, 2017 We are building a list of our Oregon Good Sam Veterans. I was asking all Chapter Secretaries to PLEASE send me a list of the veterans in your chapter before the end of the year. Also if we knew where they served, which war, date served that would be helpful. Thank you for helping me. We have 197 Veterans listed so far. We still need Veteran Lists from the following Chapters. Bridgetown Campers Cascade Sams Columbia River Sams Good Sam Beaver Dam #1 Lighthousers Portland Single Sams Rolling Coasters AD Simons AD Morrill AD Krause AD Morrill AD Veenendaal AD Morrill AD Hancock We don t want to leave any of our Veterans out when we put the list on the Communications Wall during the Rally. Please help us get them all. Thanks!! Veterans are people who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America, for an amount up to and including their life. REMEMBER ALL OF OUR VETERANS!! 11

Larry and I have a fairly large yellow pole building that we have made into our Good Sam warehouse. Stored in it are our two OGS trailers and lots of Rally (Samboree) supplies.

The Parman and Veenendaal RVs are parked between the farm buildings with more coming in.

Following our GPS, we found them near Jordan, a country village in the Cascade foothills. Until the truck gets fied, the Veenendaals will call our farm their home.

Another 60 degree day - oh how I love them. Last year, when we visited with most of our chapters, I gave up gardening for that year - we weren t home enough to keep things watered.

The lettuce, spinach, cabbage, brussel sprouts and sunflowers have already stuck their heads up.

Most of my time now is spent working on Good Sam projects of all kinds, including our State Rally.

12 Larry and I have a fairly large yellow pole building that we have made into our Good Sam warehouse. Stored in it are our two OGS trailers and lots of Rally (Samboree) supplies. Right now you will find some of the Good Samers priming and painting the Saturday Night Show backdrop paneling (20-48 sheets of plywood). The Parman and Veenendaal RVs are parked between the farm buildings with more coming in. In between priming and waiting for the paint to dry, they decided to take a drive around eastern Linn County, headed into the hills. Yesterday, around 4 p.m., Karen received a call from the wanderers telling us they were broke down and needed to be picked up. Following our GPS, we found them near Jordan, a country village in the Cascade foothills. Until the truck gets fied, the Veenendaals will call our farm their home. :-) We are looking forward to having more of you here on the farm net week tracing and painting. See the net page for the invitation to join us. Another 60 degree day - oh how I love them. Last year, when we visited with most of our chapters, I gave up gardening for that year - we weren t home enough to keep things watered. But this year I am ecited about growing veggies again. I have the seeds planted in a seed-started potting miture. The lettuce, spinach, cabbage, brussel sprouts and sunflowers have already stuck their heads up. Larry thinks I am watering them too much, the seed packets say to keep them moist, so it will be fun to see how they turn out. By the way I did not plant zucchini. Most of my time now is spent working on Good Sam projects of all kinds, including our State Rally. I have already sent all the Chapter presidents/reps my proposed agenda for the Spring Gathering. As you can see on page 4 we have finally reached our quorum so we can do business but I still want more of our leaders to attend. We have been handed the responsibility to keep Good Sam viable. It is going to take a lot of discussion, brain-storming and courage to make the changes necessary to keep us strong. I am so glad we are a family, a great big wonderful family. Thanks so much for being willing to be a part of it. Karen 12

PAINTERS NEEDED Have you ever done paint by number painting?

to when done on Saturday Call Terry at 503-880-4296 to reserve your spot Drive-ins welcome No charge to camp You will only have to help paint and have a

Will you present to your Chapter the idea of being in the Saturday Night Show?

13 PAINTERS NEEDED Have you ever done paint by number painting? Now is your chance Most days are already full ecept Friday, April 7th & Saturday, April 8th You are needed at the Wells Farm Electricity Available Dump Station Available, if needed From 8 a.m. to when done on Saturday Call Terry at to reserve your spot Drive-ins welcome No charge to camp You will only have to help paint and have a great time Bring your paint clothes and warmer jacket/sweatshirt Meals will be on your own TO CHAPTER PRESIDENTS: Hey Chapter Presidents, I need your help! Will you present to your Chapter the idea of being in the Saturday Night Show? Members of your Chapter can sing, dance, play an instrument, or be in a skit. You know your members well and you know that special person who can get others enthused. I will help if you need ideas. I will see you at the Spring Gathering to help with ideas. Terry Parman Directions to Wells Farm: Take I-5 Eit 238 toward Jefferson. Cross over bridge. At stoplight, turn right over railroad tracks and drive 1 mile. On right, Big yellow house, yellow shed, red barn. Can t miss it Jefferson-Scio Dr SE, Jefferson Call me with any questions - Cell or Home

www.goodsamclub.com www.dogforthedeaf.org www.connectionspublications.com www.caseysrvpark.com www.oregongoodsam.

The RV Park chosen Top Park by Oregon Good Sam Club in 2016 Our Oregon Good Sam Club website. Our webmaster is Gene Hancock, son of Sally Hancock, North Coast Assistant Director.

14 This link will take you to the Good Sam Club homepage This is one of Oregon Good Sam s favorite Charities Eceptional magazine featuring Oregon Good Sam RV parks, small towns and local activities The RV Park chosen Top Park by Oregon Good Sam Club in 2016 Our Oregon Good Sam Club website. Our webmaster is Gene Hancock, son of Sally Hancock, North Coast Assistant Director. CANINE FRIEND $500+ HAPPY TAILS $2,500+ Oregon DOGS FOR THE DEAF Clackamas Campers $2, Rogue River Rooster Sams $ Trail Dusters $ Oregon Single Sams Mid-Co Good Sams $ (final acct. total) $ (final acct. total) Good Sam Klamath Kampers $ TOP Good Sam STATE is OREGON $14,

Oregon Good Sam Club, State Director Karen & Larry Wells 3080 Jefferson-Scio Dr SE, Jefferson, OR 97352-9424 503-910-2329-541-327-2469 oregongoodsamfamily@gmail.

15 Oregon Good Sam Club, State Director Karen & Larry Wells 3080 Jefferson-Scio Dr SE, Jefferson, OR HERE IS HOW YOU CAN GET A COPY OF THE DRIFTER Please send me a subscription to THE DRIFTER, the Oregon Good Sam Club newsletter: New Renewal Hard paper copy sent by Postal Service (11 issues) $20 for one year copy sent by (11 issues) Free $ $ 0 Make check payable to: Oregon Good Sam Total $ Name Street Address City State Zip - Phone Cell Chapter Required for E-Drifter Subscription MAIL THIS FORM AND CHECK TO: Karen Wells, 3080 Jefferson-Scio Dr SE, Jefferson OR If you don t want to receive this Drifter, you can opt out by letting Karen know your decision DID YOU KNOW A black and white edition of The Drifter is sent out to about 10 Good Sam members who do not have a computer or access to the internet. Each printed paper Drifter copy now costs Oregon Good Sam $2.00 ($.68 for mailing and $1.32 for b/w printing). $2.00 X 12 times a year is $ We have raised the price for getting the paper Drifter sent to you to $20.00/year. Thank you for understanding. Our Website Our oregongoodsamfamily@gmail. com 15

SOLD. Need motivation to get out there & do some good? A recent study found that people who volunteer actually live longer than people who don t

SOLD. Need motivation to get out there & do some good? A recent study found that people who volunteer actually live longer than people who don t Oregon Good Sam Club Newsletter May 2017, Issue 5 Where to find it.. Karen s Chat Page 2 Country Cuzzins Rendezvous change of venue Page 3 Duck Pond Game request from us Page 3 Pow Wow Invitation and Registration