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1 December, 2014 President Jim Gonya Vice-President Sharon Hime Treasurer Nancy Leonard Secretary Janet Marks Newsletter Editor Steve Griffin January Birthdays: Dotty Weis 1st; L J Green 6th; Derek Pymer 14th; Jerry Breitweiser 14th; Tom DeFina 14th; Nancy Wood 16th; Rich Vander Bok 21st; Michael Mann 22nd; Beverly Sims 28th; Phyllis Horn 29 th. January -Happy Anniversary to: Jim & Mary Galusha 28th; Ted & Collen Litz 30th Cares & Concerns Please keep the following in your thoughts and prayers: Gale Kneisley -heart; Rita Hawkins back surgery; Mickey Marks, Carol Griffin, Carolyn Breitweiser, Ken Culp & Marie Galusha knee problems; Nancy Leonard Back; Moe Beardslee cancer; the Weis s granddaughter; Archie & Bobbie MacLarty as they care for their daughter-in-law who has cancer. Trish Green heart. The Men and Women had a terrific baseball game. Final score was Hits were everywhere. In the 1 st inning the women had 2B, 3B, 3B, 3B, 3B,HR, 2B. Wow! Men had to rush to catch up. Game went to the last inning before it was decided. Congratulations to all for a GREAT game! Golden Triangle Sams had their monthly December campout at Paradise Oaks, Bushnell. Thursday arrivals had pleasant blue sky weather and got set up for a relaxing weekend. We had 17 rigs camping and two drive ins. We shared the CG with a Winnebago group. Friday afternoon some of the members Crafted some glass jar decoration in preparation for a craft sales show during the January 2015 campout, also at Paradise Oaks. Friday evening we played two fun games: one couple with only two hands wrapping a gift; an a balancing act with paper plates and aluminum cans. Saturday s breakfast included a number of delicious egg dishes prepared by the hosts. A breakfast fit for Kings and Queens. At 10:00 AM, President Jim Gonya conducted the business meeting. The first order of business was the swearing in of the new officers. The ceremony was conducted by Rich Vander Bok: President = Jim Gonya; Vice President = Marie Galusha; Treasurer = Jim Galusha; Secretary = Rose Mary Culp. At 1:00, we played a great game game of Bean Bag Baseball. See photo and story. We played our game under the old large Oak tree so with the pleasant afternoon weather we had a grand time tossing the bean bags and hollering both discouraging and encoraging comments. Dinner was a delicious Christmas feast prepared by the hosts with all the fixings and yummy desserts. And the gift exchange, lead by Janet Marks, was fun and entertaining as some of the gifts were claimed and reclaimed. Sunday morning was sweet things to share with more visiting and good-byes until next month. Thanks to the hosts: Dianne & Jim Gonya, Roger & Sharon Hime, Tom & Nancy Leonard and Mickey & Janet Marks. Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

2 Campout Photos Two hands per couple gift wrapping Ken and Rose Mary wrapped a beautiful package! Rich swearing in the new officers: Jim Gonya, Jim Galusha, Marie Galusha and Rose Mary Culp Some of our hosts: Dianne, Nancy, Janet and Sharon GTS Chapter members food donations

3 January Campout Paradise Oaks RV Resort Jan 2 4; Early Bird Thursday 01/01/2015 Reservations: CR 475 Bushnell, FL Hosts: DeFina, Hampton, Hime and Wood Confirmation: Roger & Sharon Hime srhime2@gmail.com or Directions from North: I-75 south to exit 321. Left to an immediate Right under overpass on to Hwy miles to Park entrance on right (when you see Bushnell city limits sign prepare to slow down to make right into Paradise Oaks.) Directions from South: I-75 North to exit miles East on SR 48 to light at the Hess Station and CVS. Take Left onto Hwy 301/475 continue past High School and Winn Dixie...approx 1/4 mile to entrance on Left. Please note: you must make your own reservation with the campground and also notify the hosts that you are coming! $25/night rally price; Schedule of Events Wednesday Early Birds are invited to attend Paradise Oaks Dec 31 st Party; 8 midnight with $5 cover charge Thursday Early Bird price your own items for the Fund Raiser Sales Event; if baking, consider packaging baked goods in smaller/for couples sizes such as ½ a pie or even a ¼ of a pie; ½ dozen cookies, etc. 3 pm Happy Hour Dinner on your own, Games Friday: 9:00 set up sales tables 10 am 12:00 Charity Fund Raiser Event: New Years Goodies: Craft and Bake Sale, wear Blue GTS Golf shirt if volunteering to work 3:00 Happy Hour Dinner on your own 7:00 Games Saturday: 8:30 Sausage gravy and biscuits (pro-rated) 10:00 Meeting Lunch on your own 1:00 Outdoor Games 3:00 Happy Hour.drinks ONLY 5:30 Pulled Pork (pro-rated) Desserts hosts plus C. Green Sides all other attendees 7:00 Games Sunday 8:30 left over Sausage Gravy and Biscuits plus items to share Looking Ahead to Feb 2015 Campout The February Campout will be at Lake Oklawaha, Ft. McCoy; NOTE DATE: Jan 29 Feb 1, 2015 Upcoming Samborees! Spring: April 15 April 19, 2015; Okeechobee KOA in Okeechobee, FL. The theme is Mad Hatters. Applications available Nearby Out of State Samborees

4 Alabama: April 16-19, 2015, Dothan, AL; Hooray, for the Red White & Blue Georgia: March 19-22, 2015; early bird 17-18; Perry, GA; Wearin of the Green aluminum, making wheelbarrows, sewing quilts for raffles to earn money to donate to help others find their way. We are the instruments. For that we are thankful. Dec 13 arrival about 0900 is Wreath Laying at the Bushnell National Cemetery. Picnic afterward. Tennessee: June 5 7, 2015; Back to the 70 s; James E. Ward Agricultural Center, Lebanon, TN 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: ; Srhime2@gmail.com or Janet Marks ; Jntmrks@gmail.com. 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 for 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. Bits and Pieces During the November Fall Samboree we were awarded the honor of 2014 Florida Chapter of the Year. This recognition is a pat on the back. But the celebration is for the ones we have helped: coupons for veterans, the bears and blankets for boggy creek, the food donations, collecting A table full of our Chapter at the November Fall Samboree Jerry & Martha Wright working the charity table One of the GTS Bean Bag Baseball Teams

5 Golden Triangle Sams Minutes December 5, 2014 At the opening of the December meeting of Golden Triangle Sams, President Jim Gonya called on Rich Vander Bok to conduct the installation of officers for 2015: President Jim Gonya, Vice-President Marie Galusha, Secretary Rose Mary Culp, and Treasurer Jim Galusha. President Gonya the called the business meeting of Golden Triangle Sams to order at Paradise Oaks RV in Busnell at 10:10 AM. Tom Leonard gave the invocation. Past Presidents Rich Vander Bok, Karl Raabe, Steve Griffin, and Mickey Marks led the group in the Pledge to the Flag. Secretary Janet Marks called the roll; 19 members in attendance, with 17 member rigs camping and 2 drive-ins. Penny Ritenburgh moved and Carol Griffin seconded that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved. Motion passed. Marie Galusha, Membership Chair for 2015, reported no guests. Nancy Leonard presented the Treasurer s Report, showing a current balance of $ This includes $667 earned at the Fall Samboree raffles and $80 for the Country Fair booth. Karl Raabe moved we accept the treasurer s report, Dianne Gonya seconded, and motion passed. Bills for weekend expenses were presented for payment. Penny moved and Tom DeFina seconded that bills be paid; motion carried. Committee Reports 1. Sunshine: Carol Griffin - Happy to see the Andrews here and healthy; Carolyn doing better; Steve and Jim G colds this weekend but doing better; Karl Raabe had another stent put in Monday; Mo Beardslee and Gale Kneisley both still need our prayers for healing; Mickey Marks and Carolyn Breitweiser both thanked the group for cards, and calls. 2. Newsletter: Steve Griffin - no report 3. Aluminum Engineers: No report; still collecting 4. Webmaster: Karl Raabe no report 5. Host Schedules for 2014 and 2015: Dianne Gonya reported that Paradise Oaks is already booked for Dec. 2015, but she reserved for December Loaves & Fishes: Tom Leonard thanked all for their food contributions for Loaves & Fishes, pet shelters, and school project. Loaves & Fishes in need of toiletries, cleaning products and other household goods. Are backing off from collecting clothing. After some discussion, Carolyn DeFina moved that we split the foods items collected between Loaves & Fishes (Orange County) and Adventure Church food bank (Lake County). Carol Griffin seconded motion passed. 7. Books for Veterans: Bob Sims reported that he and the Culps had made deliveries this month. 8. Sheriff: no report. Nancy Leonard presented Jerry with a badge stating "It's just a little scratch" to commemorate his recent mishap. 9. Recycled phones: Greens thanks the Culps for collecting while they were gone. Doesn't need accessories, just the phones. 10. Coupons for Troops: Martha Wright sent word that the final mailing this month will be for $10,636, bringing the grand total to $627,036.52! Many thanks to Martha & Jerry for all the hours of work they have put into this project. Dianne Gonya will continue the project on a more limited basis. You may turn in coupons to her - - separated into categories, counted and totaled, and she will send them in. 11. Ink Cartridges Carolyn Breitweiser reported that she took in 12 to the shelter last month, but that they are not getting much for them. Questioned continuing; group agreed to keep bringing. 12. Hosts: 1:00 games, Happy hour no snacks; 5:00 dinner (no name tags). Bring gifts for gift exchange game. Old Business:

6 1. Boggy Creek setup help on Thurs & Friday, Dec ; Janet read list of names signed up to help and asked for additional help, as a couple have had to back out. 3 new ones signed up. Wear gold team shirts Thursday and blue Friday. 2. Laying of Wreaths Sat. Dec. 13; be there by 9 AM; wear gold shirts and vests; bring folding chairs; will picnic after at Dade Battlefield. New Business: 1. Jim called on Raabes who explained that we have $100 given for pet memorials. Beverly Sims moved and Dianne Gonya seconded that we split the money between the Umatilla No Kill Facility and the no kill cat facility in Mount Dora. Motion passed. 2. Jim announced that Derek Pymer donated $50 to the chapter in memory of Audrey, to be used for our charities. Jerry Breitweiser moved and Tom DeFina seconded that we use it for purchased of Christmas Wreaths for Wreaths Across America; motion passed. Announcements/Comments: Jim spoke about our successes at the Fall Samboree; money earned for charities; lots of fun; good entertainment; new Pennies for Pooches patch for the banner, and best of all -- Golden Triangle Sams was selected as Chapter of the Year! Many thanks to all of the membership for their hard work all year, and at the Samboree! Discussed that we need new "bar" for our vest for Chapter of the Year Dottie will research price, etc. Jim read thank you notes from Boggy Creek and Wounded Warriors. Next campout is at Paradise Oaks. Sharon Him reported that we are holding a craft fair on Friday at 10 AM to benefit our charities. Bring craft items and baked goods! Everyone was reminded to stick around for picture with food donations after meeting. 50/50: $20 went to Chapter; $10 each to Dianne Gonya and the Breitweisers! Meeting was adjourned at 11:20. Respectfully submitted, Janet Marks Contact your Newsletter editor to submit items, or for change of address: Steve Griffin - sgrifbv@gmail.com Abbonmarsh Circle; Brooksville, FL 34604