March, 2014 President Jim Gonya 803-539-1263 Vice-President Sharon Hime 352-572-9701 Treasurer Nancy Leonard 407-886-2147 Secretary Janet Marks 407-886-7610 Newsletter Editor Steve Griffin April celebrates: 1 st April Fool, 7 th No Housework Day, 20 th Easter, 22 nd Earth Day & Jelly Bean Day April Birthdays: Shirley Zummo April 6 Steve Griffin April 14 Carol Raabe April 19 Happy Anniversary to: Rich & Sharon Vander Bok 4/20/63 Cares & Concerns Please keep the following in your thoughts and prayers: Ken & Brandy Cole, Gale Kneisley, Carolyn DeFina, Archie McLarity, Penny s brother, Larry Andrews, Mo Beardslee, Bob Ward, Jerry Breitweiser, Ken Culp and Marge Ennd. The ladies scored multiple runs and often as they defeated the men 9-2. It was a WOW! Performance. Odds and Ends: Your Newsletter editor thanks Carol Raabe for her reporting contribution. There were 17 rigs camping plus 6 drive-ins and 0 guests. Golden Triangle Sams had their monthly March campout at Southern Palms, Eustis, FL. Rain dampened the start of the campout so Thursday arrivals had to dodge some precipitation. The good news is that although Friday was a little windy and overcast Saturday and Sunday were exceptionally blue sky days. On Friday a group traveled to Boggy Creek and delivered 37 blankets, 16 sets of sheets, 19 bath towels and 4 bears. Boggy Creek is always very appreciative of these gifts. Friday evening was Macarena night led by Rose Mary Culp. The reporter on the scene said there were some extraordinary moves by MM and JG (protecting their identities). BS required special instruction from that famous Macarena dancer Trish Green. A good time was had by all. We have such a fun group and so willing to give it a try. On Saturday morning the hosts fixed everyone delicious Breakfast pies, cheese grits and fruit. At 10:00 AM, President Jim Gonya conducted our business meeting. At 1:00, there was a rousing game of Bean Bag Baseball, and the woman went crazy with mutiple runs and home runs. Wow! It was impressive. Happy Hour was comforatable as chapter members enjoyed each others company and the beautiful sunny afteroon. Dinner was a Mexican Pot Luck. A beautiful flan dessert was prepared by Sandy Chaney. Everything was delicious and topped off by some Sangria provided by the Culps. Bunco began at 7:00PM with prise money going to one of our charities. Dianne Gonya, Marie Galusha, and Larry Daland were winners. Michele Mann won the prize for most games won. Bobbie Jo MacLarty won for most games lost. She received a prize and the enjoyment of an evening with friends. Twentyeight people played and it was a spirited evening. Sunday morning was more good things to share with more visiting and good-byes until next month. Thanks to the hosts: Tricia & LJ Green, Carol & Karl Raabe, Rose Mary & Ken Culp.
Carol Raabe hosting Campout Photos Rose Mary teaching the Macarena Rose Mary & Ken Culp serving refreshments Sombreros: LJ Green, Ken Culp & Karl Raabe Enjoying Breakfast The Hosts: Ken & Rose Mary, LJ & Trish, Karl Raabe (Carol Raabe not in photo)
April Campout A-G Desserts H-Z Cole slaw/potato salad/tossed salad/other salad. 7:00 Game in club house. 7:30 Cards / games Sunday 8:00 Breakfast Sweets / fruits to share Apr 4 6; Southern Oaks RV Resort Early Bird Thursday 04/03/2014 14140 U.S. 441, Summerfield, FL 34491 (352) 347-2550 Hosts: Gonya, MacLarity, Wright, Jamison/Beasley Confirmation: Jim & Dianne Gonya; Jdsolace@aol.com 803-539-1263 Directions: Located 7 miles north of The Villages on US441 & US-27. Turn right onto DelWebb Boulevard and go around the circle and go back out to US 441 & US-27. Turn left; then right to Southern Oaks. From I-75: Exit 341. Go east on CR 484 for 5.5 miles; continue onto SE 132 Street Road for 2.6 miles to US-441 & US27. Turn right and go 1.2 miles to Southern Oaks on the right. From Ocala: 40 & 301, 441, 27; 14,9 miles south on US 441 & US-27 to Southern Oaks on right. Please note: you must make your own reservation with the campground and also notify the hosts that you are coming! $25.00/night rally price. Schedule of Events Thursday Early Bird 3:00 happy hour; dinner on your own. 7:00 games in clubhouse. Friday 3:00 Happy hour Dinner on your own 7:00 Cards / games Saturday 8:00 Pancake and sausage Breakfast: by hosts. (prorated). 10:00 Meeting Lunch on your own 1:00 Games 3:00 Happy Hour (No snacks please) 6:00 Porkloin dinner (pro-rated) Looking Ahead to May 2014 Campout The May Campout will be at Blueberry Hill RV Resort, Dunnellon, FL 34491 NOTE dates of May 9-11. Upcoming Samborees! Spring: April 30 May 4; Okeechobee, FL. Applications available at http://www.goodsamsflorida.org/samboreeinformation.html Nearby Out of State Samborees Georgia: March 21 24, 2013, Perry, GA; Roaring Twenties. Alabama: April 18-21, 2013, Dothan, AL; I Love a Circus Parade Tennessee: May 15-19, 2013, Chattanooga, TN; Hawaiian Luau.
Golden Triangle Scrapbook Is In the Works! Everyone should be keeping track of hours and money spent on our various projects and charities! Remember everything counts, even 10 minutes here or there, travel time, etc! Mickey and Bobbie & Archie playing Bunco Email or call Sharon Hime OR Dianne Gonya 352-572-9701 803-539-1263 Srhime2@gmail.com jdsolace@aol.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 printer cartridges (now going to no kill facility) 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! Martha & Jerry Wright are heading the committee to organize and send in coupons for our service men and their families. You can bring in any kind of coupons, preferably cut out neatly! The can be current or recently expired (up to 6 months); food or non-food items. A great new way for us to help!! Bits and Pieces Road clean up scheduled for May 17-18; details to follow. Meeting Time. Could this be why the men lost? Publix Karl Raabe reported that Publix has again sponsored our sandwich fund raiser. Big thanks to Publix. This donation is even more helpful now that we ll be selling sandwiches during the Okeechobee Samboree.
Golden Triangle Sams Minutes March 8, 2014 President Jim Gonya called the January meeting of Golden Triangle Sams to order at Southern Palms RV Park in Eustis at 10:00 AM. Tom Leonard gave the invocation. Past Presidents Karl Raabe, Derek Pymer, Steve Griffin, and Rich VanderBok led the group in the Pledge to the Flag. Secretary Janet Marks called the roll; 23 members in attendance, with 17 member rigs camping and 6 drive-ins. Cindy reported that there were no guests this weekend. Penny Ritenburgh moved and Sharon VanderBok seconded that we accept the minutes of the previous meeting as sent out; motion passed. Nancy Leonard presented the Treasurer s Report, showing a current balance of $2459.56. Dianne Gonya moved we accept the treasurer s report, Tom DeFina seconded, and motion passed. Bills presented for payments included $34.90 for Troupon postage, $56.65 for chips for sandwich sales, and $110.17 for other sandwich supplies. Penny moved and Dick Weis seconded that bills be paid; motion carried. Committee Reports: 1. Membership: CindyRogers (see above) 2. Sunshine: Carol Griffin - Keep Mo Beardslee in prayer for upcoming cancer surgery; Marge Ennd with pneumonia. Good news Ken s hip surgery went well! 3. Newsletter: Steve asked for pictures and information for next 2 months as they will not be camping, just attending April meeting. 4. Aluminum Engineers: hope to make a delivery this coming week. 5. Webmaster: no report 6. Host Schedules for 2014 and 2015: Dianne Gonya. Still need some hosts and campgrounds for 2015 7. Loaves & Fishes: Tom Leonard reported they are having a WalkAThon April 25, to raise funds to expand their facility. 8. Books for Veterans: Bob Sims still collecting hardback & paperbacks. Delivered to 3 assisted living facilities and 2 Vet units last month. 9. Sheriff: Jerry Breitweiser $3.00 collected; also thanked Larry Daland for new sheriff s badge 10. Recycled phones: L.J. Green none today, but 15 last month. 11. Coupons for Troops: Martha Wright thanked those who helped Friday afternoon to get approx. $31,000 ready to mail. Total so far: 265 lbs, and $489,469.30! Also presented a thank you letter. 12. Road Cleanup Good Sams clean up days are May 17-18; Jim will contact Jim Basener to set up. 13. Ink Cartridges Carolyn Breitweiser will take them to the no kill pet facility in Umatilla. 14. Hosts: games near Raabe/Cheney s rigs at 1:00; also Happy Hour there. Dinner at 5:30, followed by Bunko 15. Boggy Creek Janet Marks reported that 9 members delivered 37 blankets,17 sets of sheets, 21 towels and several wash cloths on Friday; also were treated to a tour of the facility. 16. Pet Memorial flag Carol Raabe needs help for ideas, etc. Old Business: 1. Bob Sims proposal to raise dues from $12 to $20 is ready for vote this month. After some discussion, the motion passed unanimously. Bob Ward answered question that State dues are still $2.00; the chapter presidents vote on this. 2. Jim announced that the Winter Samboree in Palatka was cancelled due to bad weather. He called Joe Weston and received permission to sell our sandwiches in Okeechobee at the Spring Samboree. Everything except bread has been purchased; Dianne Gonya will chair the sales. We will also have a raffle and do hospitality. Jim also reported that the patches from Palatka should be sewn on upside down, to indicate cancellation. 3. The Pet Memorial Fund - Carol Raabe still looking for ideas for banner and help.
4. Penny Ritenburgh reported that the Audit committee found the Treasurer s books to be in good order. 5. Rich VanderBok said the photo album will be email soon; you may print your own. Still missing a couple of pictures; as new pics and members come in, he will send one page additions. Also he is willing to do pet pictures if you send them to him. 6. Tom Leonard has bones patches for Dogs for the Deaf if you didn t get yours last month. New Business: 1. Jim said we need people for Spring Samboree hospitality, raffle, and sandwich sales. Please reconsider and sign up to go! Jim will contact Claudia regarding raffle. He also showed the latest quilt he made with scraps from blankets. Sandy Cheney is also willing to do a flea market table bring stuff! 2. Jim announced that on Sunday, May 25 at 9 AM there will be flag replacement on graves at the National Cemetery in Bushnell. He is going to call for more details. 3. Reminder: Ward s fun Rally is June 11-14 at Southern Palms; cost is $99; theme -- cardboard, garbage bags and duct tape!! Marie Galusha told about a good RV park in Clewiston, asked for a show of hands to see if folks would go that far, perhaps before or after the Spring Samboree. Good of the Chapter: Penny noted that we have many talented people in our chapter and wondered about doing craft sale at Samboree; Larry suggested silent auction. Cookie reported that Good Sams members can get propane at Camping World for $3.99 Jim reminded everyone to check the numbers on your tires; may be significantly older than the rig! Richard Jamison noted that his Michelin tire recall replacement went very smoothly. Larry asked about leaks around toilet; suggestion to keep valve lubricated. 50/50: Larry Daland reported we collected $64 ($32 to the Dogs). $16 each to Cliff Chase and Janet Marks. Karl moved and Diane seconded that we adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 11:12. Respectfully submitted, Janet Marks Contact your Newsletter editor to submit items, or for change of address: Steve Griffin - sgrifbv@bellsouth.net 352-797-7893 5104 Abbonmarsh Circle; Brooksville, FL 34604