January, 2015 - good sams of florida, inc

January, 2015
Vice-President Marie Galusha 352-742-2999
Secretary Rose Mary Culp 813-394-8707
President Jim Gonya 803-539-1263
Treasurer Jim Galusha 352-742-2999
Newsletter Editor Steve Griffin
February Birthdays:
Carol Griffin 1ST; Roberta Kneisely
6th; Mo Beardslee 2/15;.
February -Happy Anniversary to:
Mo & Judy Beardslee 22nd;
Cares & Concerns
Please keep the following in your thoughts and
prayers: Gale Kneisley -heart;; Ken Culp – knee
problems; Moe Beardslee – cancer; the Weis’s
granddaughter; Archie & Bobbie MacLarty with the
loss of their daughter-in-law who had cancer. Trish
Green – heart; Cliff Chase recovering from sinus
surgery; Richard Jamison – tests.
The Men had a terrific baseball game. Final score
was 21 – 3. Hits were everywhere. Not possible
to explain why the women’s game failed to
appear; just one of those days. I did hear one of
the ladies explain, “We’ll be back!”
Golden Triangle Sams had their monthly January
campout at Paradise Oaks, Bushnell. Yes, we were
there last month but it is not easy to find campgrounds
during the winter season.
Thursday arrivals had pleasant overcast sky
weather and got set up for a relaxing weekend. Some
of us had arrived on Wednesday 12/31 to take
advantage of Paradise Oaks’s New Year Eve’s party.
There was a disc jockey that played a variety of music
so we had a very nice time ringing in the new year.
We had 16 rigs camping and 3 drive ins. Guests:
Joe & Debbie Weston, Jill & Max Campbell and he
Culp family.
Friday morning, bright and early, members
gathered their Crafts, stuff for the “garage” sale and
bake goods and sales proceeded. When it was all said
and done, the Chapter collected about $509.00 to
donate to our favorite charities. Congratulations to
Peggy Hamilton who provided the idea and the
motivation, those who brought their crafts and goods
and everyone who helped.
Friday evening we played games.
Saturday’s breakfast included sausage, gravy
and biscuits and other dishes prepared by the
hosts. At 10:00 AM, President Jim Gonya
conducted the business meeting. There were no
“visitors” but Dale and Phyllis Horn are traveling
through Florida and camped with us. Good to see
them.
Dinner was a delicious barbeque pork cooked by
Tony Hamilton in his cooker at about 225 degrees
most of Saturday. Tony shredded the pork and we had
delicious barbeque sandwiches. Members fixed
blackeye peas, corn dishes, potatoes, and deserts with
one of them being an exceptional ice cream cake
“built’ by Cookie Green.
Sunday morning was sweet things to share with
more visiting and good-byes until next month. Thanks
to the hosts: Roger & Sharon Hime, Tony & Peggy
Hamilton, Tom & Carolyn DeFina, Ted & Colleen
Litz. Wishing all a very Happy New Year!
Campout Photos
Craft/baked goods/ garage sale…
Phyllis and Dale Horn visiting
Dick Weiss playing washer toss
Ladies chatting and relaxing
Our hosts enjoying dinner
State Directors Joe & Debbie Weston presenting
President Jim Gonya the Golden Triangle Sams
Chapter of the Year award
January Campout
3:00 Social Hour;
6:00 Dinner (pro-rated. Pulled Pork sandwiches.
Bring your choice of side (salad, veggies or
desert)
7:00 games in the clubhouse
Sunday
8:30 Breakfast – Sweets or fruit to share
Jan 30 – Feb 1; Lake Oklawaha
Early Bird Thursday 1/29/2014
Lake Oklawaha RV Park
352-546-5500
15991 N. E. 243rd Place Rd.
Ft. McCoy 32134
The March Campout will be at Lake Oklawaha,
Ft. McCoy;
Hosts: Marks, LJ Green, Confirmation: to Marks:
[email protected] or 352-408-8698
Directions: Directions from Hwy 19 in Salt
Springs (33 mi. north of Umatilla): turn W on CR
316; travel approx. 10 miles to NE 160 Ave Rd;
turn right and travel 10.4 mi.; campground on left.
From Fort McCoy, travel 5 mi. E on CR 316
over the Oklawaha Bridge; turn left on NE 160
Ave Rd; 10.4 mi. to campground on left.
Please note: you must make your own
reservation with the campground and also notify
the hosts that you are coming!
$27.00/night rally price.
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Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events
Thursday – Early Bird –
3:00 social hour; dinner on your own.
7:00 games in the clubhouse
Friday
3:00 social hour
Dinner on your own
7:00 Board/card games in the clubhouse
Saturday
8:30 Breakfast – Creamed dried beef on toast, fruit,
juice, coffee
10:00 Meeting
11:30 Pie iron lunch around the campfire; bring
your own makings
1:00 Outdoor Games
Looking Ahead to Mar 2015 Campout
Upcoming Samborees!
Spring: April 15 – April 19, 2015; Okeechobee
KOA in Okeechobee, FL. The theme is “Mad
Hatters”. Applications available http://goodsamsflorida.org/SamboreeSpringRegistration.html
Nearby Out of State Samborees
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
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
you wish or just wear something that
symbolizes the character. If you would like to
select a character let Carol Griffin know and
she will also provide you a menu selection.
Craft/baked goods/ garage sale
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: 352-572-9701;
[email protected] or Janet Marks 407-8867610; [email protected].
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
Coleen & Sharon: Craft/baked goods/ garage sale
continue this charity in a limited way. If
you would like to participate contact
Diane.
Bits and Pieces

Wanda Creamer’s new address: 254 Grande Vista
St.; Debary, FL 32713
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A GTS group will be attending the Georgia
Samboree March 19 – 22. For information
contact Himes, Leonard or Gonya .
The March Campout (Mar 6) at Lake
Oklawaha is going to be different but lots of
fun. During the January campout the March
hosts passed out an invitation form that
requested the participants name and asked
them to make a meal course selection and a
character selection. There were 31 characters
to choose from. There are six remaining
characters: Brenda Bubbles – a 19 year old
igenue; Miss Scarlet – beautiful, elegant
young woman; Dr. Rose – young arrogant
golddigger (male gigilo);Martha Multree –
local celebrity; Mrs Peacock – a proper lady
from London; Amelia Stapleton – a once rich
dreamer. You can dress up as the character if
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Cliff and Marge: Craft/baked goods/ garage sale
Golden Triangle Sam's Minutes
January 3, 2015
President Jim Gonya called the meeting of Golden Triangle Sam's to order at Paradise Oaks RV
in Bushnell at 10:00 AM. Tom Leonard gave the invocation. Past presidents Karl Raabe, Steve
Griffin, Mickey Marks, and Dale Horn led the group in the Pledge to the Flag.
Secretary Rose Mary Culp called the roll; 19 members in attendance, with 16 member rigs
camping. Penny Ritenburgh moved and Tom DeFina seconded that the minutes of the previous
meeting be approved. Motion passed.
Marge Ennd reported no guests in attendance, however, the Culp's son, Jeff, his wife, Kim, and
daughter, Emily, camped with us. Joe and Debbie Weston and Max and Jill Campbell joined us a
little later. Joe Weston, Florida State Director, presented the Florida Chapter of the Year plaque to
President, Jim Gonya. Joe had very complimentary comments about our chapter's hard work that
earned Golden Triangle Sam's this honor.
Treasurer Jim Galusha presented the Treasurers Report, showing a beginning balance of
$2,882.75, income from dues paid $35.00 and expenses dispersed in the amount of $76.85
leaving a current balance of $2,840.90. Cliff Chase made a motion to accept the Treasurer's
Report and Karl Raabe seconded the motion. The motion passed. Bills were presented for
payment. Dianne Gonya proposed we pay the expenses which were seconded by Cliff Chase.
The motion passed.
Committee Reports
1. Sunshine: Carol Griffin - Cliff Chase is to have surgery on Tuesday. Mo Beardsley
continues to need our thoughts and prayers as he battles cancer. Richard Jameson is awaiting
news about treatment options for cancer that was recently discovered. The "Knee Club" appears
to be doing better. We were asked to offer up travel prayers for Mickey and Janet Marks' son.
Please let Carol Griffin know if you become aware of anyone who needs a card to encourage
them during their time of need.
2. Newsletter: Steve Griffin - nothing to report
3. Aluminum Engineers: Derek Pymer and Jerry Breitweiser- no report. Jim Galusha offered
to take any cans brought to the campout. We were encouraged to continue collecting cans for
recycling.
4. Webmaster: Karl Raabe - nothing to report
5. Host Schedule for 2016: Dianne Gonya - The schedule for 2016 was circulated so
members could sign up for individual months.
6. Loaves and Fishes: Tom and Nancy Leonard - The donations made by the chapter in
December were greatly appreciated. Thank you notes were shared by President, Jim Gonya.
Donations of food, small appliances, blankets, etc. are still needed. No clothing will be accepted.
The animal shelters were also very appreciative of our donations.
7. Books for Veterans: Bob Sims reported he will be making a delivery of books this month.
Ken Culp delivered magazines to the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital during December. Rose
Mary Culp dropped books off at John Long Middle School to be added to the "Teachers' Library."
Books left over from the Craft and Bake Sale will be donated this month.
8. Sheriff: no report
9. Recycled Phones: L.J. Green - Marie Galusha informed the chapter about free cell phones
with 500 minutes per month that were being provided to veterans at the VA Clinic in Leesburg.
10. Coupons for Troops: Dianne Gonya - Dianne asked that all coupons be cut, sorted
into Pets, Baby, Food and Non-Food, and each category should be counted and the total
included.
11. Ink Cartridges: Carolyn Breitweiser - no report, but we were reminded that we are still
collecting cartridges.
12. Hosts: Tony and Peggy Hampton, Roger and Sharon Hime, Ted and Colleen Litz
reminded us of games at 1:00, Happy Hour at 3:00 (drinks only) and dinner at 5:30.
Old Business:
1. Boggy Creek setup for children's Christmas Party: Volunteers decorated, made
tumbleweeds, and were well fed! Janet Marks let us know that crocheted/knitted blankets are
needed for cots, our bears are greatly appreciated, in fact they love them! Wash cloths, towels,
twin sheets, glitter and sidewalk chalk are needed.
2. Wreaths Across America was December 13th. 9,830 wreaths were laid at Florida National
Cemetery. This included one laid at Audrey Pymer's site.
3. Craft and Bake sale became a reality this weekend and Peggy Hampton presented $503
to Treasurer, Jim Galusha.
New Business:
1. A motion was made by Sharon Hime and seconded by Dotty Weis to make the Craft and
Bake Sale an annual event. The motion passed. It was suggested that the chapter send a thank
you note to Paradise Oaks for allowing us to hold the Craft and Bake Sale at the park. Sharon
Hime will send the note/flyer thanking them.
2. The Okeechobee Samboree will be held April 15-19 with early bird being the 14th.
Members were encouraged to sign up now and make plans to be part of selling sandwiches and
various other activities. Please let Carol Griffin know if you are attending so she can do a work
sheet.
A motion to adjourn the meting was offered by Karl Raabe and seconded by Peggy Hampton. The
motion passes and President Jim Gonya adjourned the meeting at 11:05.
Respectfully submitted by Rose Mary Culp
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