November, 2016 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 Dec Birthdays: Charlie Green 12/6, Tricia Green 12/12, Bob & Beverly Sims 12/17 Dec -Happy Anniversary to: Dick & Dotty Weis 12/2, Ben & Shirley Akers 12/5, Kenneth & Rose Mary Culp 12/6, Roger Hime 12/11, Fred Moldovan 12/17, Bob & Reba Ward 12/20 Cares & Concerns Please keep the following in your thoughts and prayers: Karl Raabe -heart; Nancy Leonard - cancer recovery; Carolyn DeFina eye surgery recovery; Ken Culp knee surgery recovery; Phyllis Horn - heart attack; Coles multiple health issues. The beanbag baseball game was well played. Final score was men 12, women 6. Both sides scored early and it was 4 to 4 for many innings. Then the women scored two in the seventh: 4-6. Then the men cranked up and scored 8 runs in the eighth inning and game over: 12-6. Fun was had by all on a beautiful sun shiny pleasant afternoon. It was just a perfect Florida fall afternoon. Golden Triangle Sams had their monthly November campout at Holiday Campers, Brooksville, FL. This was our first visit and it is a good campground. Thursday arrivals had pleasant blue sky weather with a coolish breeze. Thursday was a relaxing day as members arrived and setup their rigs. That evening some enjoyed playing games. Friday morning, was another beautiful day. We had 15 rigs camping, 1 drive in and 1 guest rig: Debby and Dale Lundmark. The ladies drove into Brooksville and visited The Christmas House and other gift shops. They enjoyed lunch at the Tilted Tea Room; some enjoyed a pecan chicken salad on a croissant roll. At 7:00, before we started games, the Wards lead us in an unwrap the box game. Sounds simple but see the photos. Great fun and laughter. Saturday s breakfast was pot luck and there were many delicious dishes. At 10:00 AM, President Jim Gonya conducted the business meeting. The annual Chapter officers were elected: Steve Griffin, President; Mickey Marks, Vice President; Rose Mary Culp, Secretary; Penny Ritenburg, Treasurer. Debby and Dale Lundmark were introduced as new members of GTS. We also voted on our annual charity donation amounts and distribution. See minutes for details. We were reminded that the December campout will be at Paradise Oaks, Bushnell, Fl. In the meantime, eleven rigs will be traveling to Southern Palms, Eustis for the Fall Florida Good Sam Rally, November 8-13. This will be our Directors, Joe & Debbie Weston's last Rally. Saturday s dinner was a delicious turkey dinner. The turkey and dressing was provided by the Culps and it was moist and delicious. The members provided Thanksgiving like pot luck dishes and some yummy deserts. Your editor enjoyed the meal so much he forgot to take a photo... Afterwards the Wards introduced an A to Z what's in the bag game. Some real mysteries were solved! Sunday morning was sweet things to share with more visiting and good-byes until next month. Thanks to the hosts: Rose Mary & Ken Culp, Bob & Reba Ward. 1
Campout Photos Reba & Bob explaining the unwrap the box game. Carol Raabe contemplating the BOX Fred passing the gloves and hat to Val Our meeting and eating room Pot Luck breakfast Members enjoying breakfast 2
December Campout Lunch on your own. 1:00 Outdoor Games. 3:00 Happy Hour- No Snacks. 4:30 Dinner at Harbor Lights at Lake Panasoffkee; Reservation to Gonyas by 11/19. 7:00 Installation of Officiers; program to follow dinner at clubhouse and Gift Exchange. Desert provided by the hosts. Sunday: 8:30 Breakfast-Items to share. Dec 6 8; Early Bird Thursday 12/05/2016 Paradise Oaks Reservations: 352-793-1823 4628 CR 475 Bushnell, FL 33513 Hosts: Chapter Officers Confirmation: jdsolace@aol.com 352-307-7489 Directions from North: I-75 south to exit 321. Left to an immediate Right under overpass on to Hwy 475. 5 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 314. 1.8 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. Rate is $30/night. Cancelation rate is the full amount of the booked rate; confirm their cancelation policy. Please notify the hosts that you are coming! One $15-20 gift for gift exchange You may wish to exchange Christmas cards Donate food cans Decorate your rig Christmas dress for dinner Dotty s school snack food donation Dog food donations for dog shelter to be determined Bring Craft items, Yard Sale Items, Bake Goods Schedule of Events Thursday Early Bird on your own. Friday: 3:00 Happy hour. 10:00 Craft, Bake and Yard Sale Dinner on your own. 7:00 games in clubhouse. Saturday 8:00 Breakfast by hosts. 10:00 Meeting. 3 Looking Ahead to January 2017 Campout The Sep Campout will be at Lake Oklawaha, Ft McCoy, FL. September 11-13. Upcoming State Rallies! Winter: February 15 - February 19, 2016; early: Feb 14. North FL Fairgrounds, Tallahassee, FL. Theme: Rally in Tally Nearby Out of State Samborees Alabama: April 20-27, 2017, Dothan, AL; Pajama Party Georgia: March 23-26, 2017; early bird 21-22; Perry, GA. Tennessee: not available
Charities & Fund Raisers! Don t forget about all of the items we collect for our various charities. Everybody needs to help!! 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 Dianne. Greeting Card (Cannot use Hallmark, Disney or American Greeting cards) front art to be cut from card and given to Tina Hall to be forwarded to support St Judes s Ranch for Children. Bits and Pieces It was good to see the return of our travelers: Gonya, Galusha, Moldovan and Hime. Remember to complete the Winter Florida Good Sams Rally application. If you have not yet confirmed Christmas dinner reservations, please call Dianne Gonya. Remember to pay your Golden Triangle Sams chapter dues: $20. Laying the Christmas wreaths at the Annual Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL will be held Saturday December 17, 2016, 11:00 AM. If your interested in attending, please call Steve Griffin 352-584-4611, or Sgrifbv@gmail.com, who is coordinating. There has been some discussion of a GTS group traveling to the March Georgia Good Sam Rally in Perry, GA which runs from early days of March 21-22 and Rally 23-26. More discussion during Dec meeting. Debbie and Dale Lundmark (new members) talking with Michele Mann Golden Triangle Sams meeting Christmas food donations 4
Golden Triangle Sam's Minutes November 5, 2016 President Jim Gonya called the meeting of Golden Triangle Sam's to order at Camper's Holiday RV Park at 10:01 A.M. The Invocation was given by Carol Raabe and past presidents Steve Griffin, Mickey Marks and Karl Raabe led the group in the Pledge to the Flag. Secretary, Rose Mary Culp, called the roll. There were 16 members in attendance. Marie Galusha introduced Dale and Debby Lundmark who were visiting and immediately showed an interest in joining. They were unanimously voted into the chapter. Steve Griffin moved and Marie Galusha seconded that minutes from the previous meeting be approved as sent out. The motion carried. Treasurer, Jim Galusha, presented the Treasurers Report, reporting a balance of $4,620.15 for the month of June. There was income of $100.69 and expenditures of $39.96. He then reported a balance of $4,672.53 for the November Treasurer's report with income for the month at $53.28 and no expenditures. Kenneth Culp moved and Carol Griffin seconded that the treasurer's reports be approved. The motion passed. Bills were presented for payment to Carol Griffin ($36.24) for stamps, cards, and and coffee. Karl Raabe ($59.94) for the website. Penny Ritenburgh proposed we pay the expenses which was seconded by Janet Marks. The motion passed. Committee Reports: 1. Sunshine: Carol Griffin Phyllis Horn had a major heart attack. Nancy Leonard finished radiation. Tom and Carolyn DeFina have had financial difficulties due to medical expenses. Jerry Breitweiser is doing better. Kenneth Culp had successful knee surgery. Karl Raabe continues to experiment with new ways to enhance his breathing. Cookie Green has issues with her sciatica. Ben Akers injured his back and they had to cancel being at the camp out. 2. Newsletter: Steve Griffin Nothing to report 3. Webmaster: Karl Raabe Karl will be looking for another service. 4. Hosts Schedule: Dianne Gonya 2016 and 2017 scheduled camping dates were passed around for sign up. December's breakfast will be paid for by the chapter per the motion made made by Janet Marks and seconded by Nancy Woods. The motion carried. The evening meal will be at Harbor Lights in Panasoffkee. Members will pay for their own meals, with dessert being provided back at the campsite by the officers. Dianne also discussed the upcoming rally at Eustice. The theme is America the Beautiful. A sign up sheet for working hospitality was circulated. We will have items for a raffle and Tina and Stephen Hall have American Flags that we hopefully can sell as a charity fundraiser. 5. Loaves and Fishes: Janet and Mickey Marks Many items of canned and packaged food was collected and will be delivered to Apopka by the Marks'. There were also items collected for No-Kill Animal Facilities. Jim and Marie Galusha will deliver them. 6. Volunteer Hours: Rose Mary Culp Since we are not doing The Scrapbook right now, volunteer hours were not totaled. If you'd like to keep track of your hours, you are welcome to continue to send them to Rose Mary. 7. Books to Vets: Kenneth and Rose Mary Culp It was reported books had been delivered to John Long Middle School and magazines were delivered to the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa 8. Sheriff: Jerry Breitweiser Nothing to report. 9. Phones: L.J. Green & Marie Galusha Marie Galusha will collect any phones you have to donate. 10. Coupons for Troops: Dianne Gonya We are collecting coupons once again. Please separate into Food, Non- Food, Babies/Children, and Pets. Total each group before turning them in to Dianne. For the next camp out, please bring coupons from October as the earliest date. Our total thus far exceeds $740,000 to date. 11. Greeting Cards: Dotty Weis No Report 12. Pet Memorial: Carol Raabe - Carol reviewed the Pet Memorial Fund for new members. We now have $68.54 and Carol is open to suggestions for places to receive our donations. 13. Hosts: The Culps and Wards reviewed the schedule for the remaining parts of the camp out. Turkey and stuffing is to be the main course for dinner. Great reviews regarding the campground have been expressed. 5
14. Shirts: Sharon Hime Shirts can be ordered when we have a total of ten shirts, so let Sharon know if you would like to order any. Old Business: 1. Election: The following people have agreed to serve: President - Steve Griffin, Vice President Mickey Marks, Secretary Rose Mary Culp, Treasurer Penny Ritenburgh The opportunity was given for anyone wishing to be considered. Since there were no other volunteers, Bill Mann proposed we accept the officers as listed. This was seconded by Marie Galusha. The motion carried. The officers will be installed in December before dessert is served at the campground. 2. Janet Marks urged everyone with any updates to their information, to give them to Jim Galusha. Jim said he needs it before he turns in our new membership information. 3. Sharon Hime reminded everyone that we will be having a Yard/Bake/Craft Sale at our December camp out. The monies collected through this endeavor will go our charities. 4. We were also reminded that it is time to pay our dues for the upcoming year. Jim Galusha will happily receive them. 5. Carol Griffin let us know we are in need of someone to fill the position of Sunshine Committee chair as the Membership Committee will transfer to her. New Business: 1. The main topic for new business was the designation of monies to be donated to charities. It was suggested that each existing charity be presented and voted on one at a time. Veterans Helping Veterans - $300 Florida Guide Dogs - $500 Mickey Marks made a motion to put this on hold until it is determined that it is still a viable recipient. The motions was seconded by Bill Mann. The motion carried. Pennies for Pooches - $0 Dogs for the Deaf - A motion was made by Dianne Gonya and seconded by Carol Griffin to contribute $100. After discussion the vote was taken and the motion did not carry. Camp Boggy Creek - $600 Janet Marks made a motion which was seconded by Marie Galusha to continue with our $500 donation. The motion carried, then was amended to $600. K-9 Partners for Patriots $1010 A motion was made by Carol Griffin and seconded by Cookie Green to continue our $800 donation. It was proposed by Mickey Marks and seconded by Dotty Weis that members wishing to contribute to Wreaths Across America, do so personally and transfer the former contribution of $210 for that charity to K-9 Partners for Patriots. This motion carried. St. Jude's Hospital - $200 The motion was made by Mickey Marks and seconded by Marie Galusha to continue donating the same amount as before. Wreaths Across America $0 Announcements - none 50/50 results - $40 was collected with $20 going to the chapter and $20 being won by Dotty Weis. Bob Ward moved that we adjourn the meeting. Nancy Wood seconded the motion. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 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