Saturday, July 16, 2011

Jul 2011 Campout - Charlottesville Area, VA

The July Campout was at the Misty Mountain Camp Resort and the Trip Captains were:  Bowens, Wilson/Soden and Murguia. There were 11 member rigs present. Welcome to the guests: Madison, Renee, Natalie, Amanda, Amy, Tyler and Amanda (Halsteads' and Bowens' granddaughters and Janice’s daughter and grandchildren).


Sunshine Lady’s Report

*Velda Taylor was scheduled to go home on Friday.  Walking with a walker still receiving outpatient therapy.  Ken is planning on them going to Myrtle Beach for their timeshare in a few weeks, but will have to see how Velda is doing.
*Joe Goulet is doing good, walking with a cane
*Norah’s knee surgery went well and she has been released from the doctor.


Old Business:


Audit of the Club Books – Carol Welford emailed a statement about the audit.  No discrepancies were found.


40-Year Patches – Rebecca Messerle has ordered the patches and is waiting for their delivery. Should be at most a couple more weeks.


Club History – Larry Halstead has sent requests to old VA State officers to see if any records have been kept.   The next thought is that National would have old rosters.


New Business:


Fall Samboree and Worker Volunteers – Larry and Mem Halstead are planning to attend.  If anyone else is planning to attend, please contact Larry Halstead.


Camping Schedule/Update


Aug 19-21 Endless Caverns. Trip Captains: Freeds, Settles, Karstaedt, and Zerhuesen.


Sep 16-18 Harbor View. Trip Captains: Taylors, Parsons, Halstead.  Mem will send out email with the campground’s phone number.  We need to call to make our own reservations.


Officer Nominating Committee


Two offices are up for election this year, Vice President and Sec/Tresurer.  Jim Settles is no longer eligible for Vice President.  Rebecca Messerle is still eligible for another 2-year term.  The nominating committee will consist of Larry Welford, Janice Parsons, and Randy Burdette.

Technical Tip:  Chuck Tolson gave the tip this month for maintaining batteries.  Make sure you check the water level in your batteries, for those that are not self contained.  Don’t fill any higher than 1/8 inch below fill line.  You can use an automatic waterer or make your own.

 Chuck and Bill Helping Janice Set Up - Tyler, Amy and Janice


 Marianne Helping Grandchildren Keep the Flies Away

 Janice's Daughter Amy and Her Husband and Greg Smith

 Blue Glove Larry and Chuck working on Janice's Sewer Hose

 ODC Social Hour--Can you find the Freeds?

Madison and Bear on Randy's Motorcycle