September, 2015 - Golden Triangle Sams

September, 2015
President Jim Gonya 803-539-1263
Treasurer Jim Galusha 352-742-2999
Newsletter Editor Steve Griffin
Vice-President Marie Galusha 352-742-2999
Secretary Rose Mary Culp 813-394-8707
October Birthdays:
Marie Galusha 10th, Sandra Chaney
27th, Jerry Wright 29th.
Golden Triangle Sams had their monthly September
campout at Southern Palms, Eustis, FL. We had a small
group with just seven rigs but had a very pleasant time.
Thursday arrivals had a warm sunny weather arrival
and no rain. The weather people promised rain on
Saturday and Sunday and mother nature delivered as
promised. Thursday was a relaxing day as members
arrived and setup their rigs.
Friday morning some of the members got together to
make “tumbleweeds” from yarn donated by a friend of
Marie Galusha’s. These will be used at Boggie Creek.
Friday evening we went to Stavro’s, the Italian
restaurant cattycorner to the campground, to have a bonvoyage dinner with Tom Leonard. Nancy was back in
Idaho caring for their pets and settling into their new
home. The food was yummy, the company enjoyable
and we had a pleasant time sharing summer adventures.
October -Happy Anniversary to:
Karl & Carol Raabe 10/3, Archie &
Bobbie MacLarity 10/5, Andy &
Joyce Moniuk 10/31
Cares & Concerns
Please keep the following in your thoughts and
prayers: Gale Kneisley -heart; Carolyn DeFina – eye
surgery; Richard Jamison – recovering from skin
cancer treatments; Martha Wright Achilles tendon
surgery; Pam Hendrex – shoulder; Coles – multiple
health issues; Ken Culp – up coming knee surgery.
Did not play beanbag baseball.
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Saturday’s breakfast was cereals and fruits. At
10:00 AM, President Jim Gonya conducted the
business meeting. We were reminded that the
October campout will take place at New Smyrna
Beach RV Park & CG, New Smyrna Beach, FL;
October 2-4. See campout information on page 3.
We plan on doing a beach cleanup. Diane Gonya
reminded us that campgrounds are difficult to secure
during the winter months so we have lost Paradise
Oaks for our 2015 Christmas Party even though they
attempted to book it a year in advance. So we will
use Southern Palms and some creative dinner plans;
more to come as the plans develop.
Saturday’s dinner was hamburgers and hotdogs
and potluck. We had “bubba burgers” cooked just
right by Jim Galusha. Pretty good! Afterwards we
played a card bingo game and some of us won more
then others.
Carl & Pam Hendrex stopped by to visit.
Tom and Nancy Leonard have moved to Island Park,
Idaho. Island Park is located along US Hwy 20. It is
not really a town but a community. Their place is
about 12 miles southwest of West Yellowstone, MT.
Previously, for many years, they had a second home
there. Their Florida home has been sold. The photo
below was taken this past weekend at the campout.
Tom loaded the last of their belongings and headed to
Island Park very early Saturday morning. We will
miss the Leonard’s but they have promised to return to
visit. We wish them well in their very special new
home.
Sunday morning was sweet things to share with more
visiting and good-byes until next month. Thanks to the
hosts: Jim & Diane Gonya, Jim & Marie Galusha and
Dick and Dotty Weis.
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Campout Photos
Tom Leonard heading to Island Park, Idaho
Nancy & Tom in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Nancy and some friends
Carol, Tom, Marge and Jim
Chapter members at Stavros
Jim Gonya and Tom Leonard
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5:00 Dinner on your own or for those who would
like to go out we can go to JB’s on the intercostal or
you may choose your own spot.
www.jbsfishcamp.com/
7:00 Dessert in the club house. Bring your favorite
beer stein. A prize for the stein voted everyone’s
favorite. REMINDER: please remember to bring
your own plates, napkins, silverware and drink to
meals.
Saturday
8:30 Breakfast in clubhouse: Belgian waffles and
sausage breakfast (cost pro-rated to be announced)
10:00 Meeting
12:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 Outdoor Games
3:00 Social Hour; host will provide soft pretzels.
5:00 Dinner: Brats – pepper and onions –
sauerkraut (Think German). Pot luck: A-L salad
or vegetable; M-Z dessert.
7:00 Games in the club house.
Sunday
8:30 Breakfast – Sweets or fruit to share.
October Campout
Sep 2 – 4; Early Bird Thursday 09/01/2015
New Smyrna Beach RV Park & CG
Reservations: 800-928-9962
Local Phone: 386-427-3581
1300 Old mission Rd,
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Hosts: Rabbe & Rittenburg
Raabe: [email protected] 352-732-6180;
[email protected] 352-3436697.
Directions: Traveling North on I-95: Take Exit 244
onto SR 442. Go east 0.8 miles and turn left on Old
Mission Road. Travel 2.9 miles and turn left into New
Smyrna Beach Campground
Traveling South on I-95: Take Exit 249-A onto
Highway 44. Go east for approximately 3 miles and
turn right onto Mission Drive, which becomes Old
Mission Road. Travel approximately 1.5 miles and
turn right into New Smyrna Beach Campground.
Looking Ahead to Nov 2015 Campout
The Nov Campout will be at Paradise Oaks
November 6 – 8.
Traveling East from I-4 toward Daytona: Take Exit
118 and turn left (east) onto Highway 44. Travel
approximately 20 miles. After going under the I-95
overpass continue for about 3 miles then turn right
onto Mission Drive, which becomes Old Mission
Road. Travel approximately 1.5 miles and turn right
into New Smyrna Beach Campground.
Traveling West from A1A Beachside: Take
Highway 44 West. Turn left on Mission Drive, which
becomes Old Mission Road. Travel 1.3 miles and
turn right into New Smyrna Beach Campground.
Upcoming Samborees / Rallies!
FL Fall: Nov 18-22, 2015; Southern Pals, Eustis,
FL; the theme is “Memories of Christmas Past”
FL Winter: Feb 3 – 7, 2016; North FL
Fairgrounds, Tallahassee, FL. The theme is “Good
Sam Turns 50”.
Please note: you must make your own
reservation with the campground and also notify
the hosts that you are coming!
Schedule of Events
Thursday – Early Bird –
3:00 social hour; dinner on your own.
Friday
3:00 social hour
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Nearby Out of State Samborees
Travelers: Sharon and Roger Hime, LJ and
Tricia Green heading to Nebraska, Charlie &
Penny Ritenburgh, Karl & Carol Raabe; Jerry
& Carolyn Breitweiser.
Jerry & Carolyn and Tom & Nancy, May 2010
Alabama: April 14 -17, 2016, Lincoln, AL;
“Happy Birthday Good Sam”
Georgia: 2016 Samboree info not yet available
Tennessee: 2016 Samboree info not yet available
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: 352-572-9701;
[email protected] Janet Marks 407-886-7610;
[email protected] until Sharon returns from
traveling.
Tricia Green and Pam Hendrix
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 & tumbleweeds-Boggy Creek
 Non-perishable food items, clothing, etc. for
Loaves & Fishes
 “Take home” Food items for schools .
 Coupons for Troops! Dianne Gonya will
Bill & Michele Mann have a new look
continue this charity in a limited way. If
you would like to participate contact
Diane.
 Greeting Card (Cannot use Hallmark,
Disney or American Greeting cards) front
art to be cut from card and given to
Beverly Sims to be forwarded to support
St Judes’s Ranch for Children.
Bits and Pieces
 Bob & Beverly Sims have sold their MH and
are considering other options.
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Golden Triangle Sam's Minutes
September 12, 2015
President Jim Gonya called the meeting of Golden Triangle Sam's to order at Southern Palms RV Park at
10:10 AM. Dianne Gonya gave the invocation. Past presidents Steve Griffin, and Mickey Marks led the
group in the Pledge to the Flag.
Secretary Rose Mary Culp called the roll; 10 members in attendance, with 7 member rigs camping. There
were no guests present. Dotty Weis moved that we accept the minutes from the April and May meetings
that were sent out and Carol Griffin seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Treasurer Jim Galusha presented the Treasurer's Report, reporting a beginning balance of $4501.91,
income of $250.00 received from Good Sam for being Chapter of the Year, leaving a current balance of
$4,751.91. Janet Marks made a motion to accept the Treasurer's Report and Dianne Gonya seconded the
motion. The motion passed. Bills were presented for payment included $12.65 for shipping our coupons
and $20.31 for cards. Dotty Weis proposed we pay the expenses which was seconded by Dick Weis. The
motion passed.
Committee Reports:
1. Sunshine: Carol Griffin - Carolyn DeFina is blind in her right eye and has difficulty seeing out of her
left eye. She has a fungus in her eyes and Tom is transporting her to South Florida for treatment.
They both could use our prayers. Judy Beardsley needs our support as she adjusts to being alone.
Richard Jamison is still dealing with treatment related to melanoma. Ken Culp is expecting to have
knee surgery sometime after the first of the year. Pam Hendrix, a former member, had surgery on
her other shoulder and seems to be doing well. Martha Wright is still in a boot due to a tear in her
first procedure. Roger Hime has been ill. The Kneisley's haven;t been heard from, but we know
Gale still needs our prayers. There are several families traveling. (The Raabe's, Ritenburgs, Himes
and Breitweisers) L.J. and Tricia Green will be traveling west later this month and on to Italy
October 10th. Pray for safe travels for all of these members.
2. Newsletter: Steve Griffin – Nothing to report
3. Aluminum Engineers: Derek Pymer and Jerry Breitweiser – in Derek and Jerry's absence, Jim
Galusha will collect any cans and the Weis' reported they had delivered cans to Derek.
4. Webmaster: Karl Raabe – Not present
5. Hosts Schedule: Dianne Gonya – We have several months that are lacking hosts and locations.
(February, March and May) Eating arrangements must be decided for December due to the park
being booked with three groups for that month. Discussion about eating out ensued and a decision
is forthcoming.
6. Loaves and Fishes: (need new chairperson)
7. Volunteer Hours: Sharon Hime and Janet Marks – Please keep track of your hours, donations, etc.
and for the time being, turn them in to Janet. Marie Galusha mentioned there were several bags of
yarn for making tumbleweeds. This yarn was donated by Jim's sister.
8. Books to Vets: Bob Sims – Keep bringing in the books. There was a box of books donated today.
9. Sheriff: Jerry Breitweiser – not present
10. Phones: L.J. Green - Seventeen phones were dropped off at Verizon and designated for battered
women. We have two phones to drop off as of today..
11. Coupons for Troops: Dianne Gonya – We are collecting again. Remember to separate food, nonfood, pets, and baby coupons. Please count the amounts of each category when turning in
coupons.
12. Cards: Bev Sims – 390 cards have been sent in. Please continue to collect cards, but not Hallmark.
(Bev/Bob donated the postage to mail the cards)
13. Ink Cartridges: Carolyn Breitweiser – Marie Galusha will collect cartridges in Carolyn's absence.
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14. Dog Memorial: Carol Raabe – not present.
15. Hosts: A special game will be played this evening. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served.
Old Business:
1. If anyone wants to run for office, let Karl Raabe know.
2. We have the new Chapter of the Year patches. Please see Marie Galusha to purchase one. They
are $3.00 each.
New Business:
1. The Fall Rally, at Southern Palms, has a theme titled “Memories of Christmas Past.” (A Christmas
Village) This will not be a money maker, just for fun...ideas?
2. For National Chapter of the Year, Chapters have to participate in Dogs for the Deaf out of Oregon.
Bob and Bev Sims visited this charity while they were in Oregon this summer. They were very
impressed with the group. Road Clean Up is another requirement. We fulfill all other requirements.
It was suggested that we could do a ”Beach Clean Up” at our next camp out in New Smyrna Beach.
Announcements/Comments:
Pilot/Flying J Guides are available
50/50 There was no collection or drawing.
A motion was made by Marie Galusha and seconded by Dotty Weis that the meeting be adjourned. The
motion passed and President, Jim Gonya adjourned the meeting at 11:00 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Rose Mary Culp
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5104 Abbonmarsh Circle; Brooksville, FL 34604
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