Old Dominion Cardinals
Meeting Minutes – July 28, 2012
The meeting was called to order by President Larry Halstead on Saturday Morning after breakfast. The July campout was held at Misty Mountain camp resort in Greenwood, VA. In attendance were Halsteads, Freeds, Karstaedt White, Messerles, Tolsons, Bowens, Coyners, Zerhusens.
Thanks to our hosts for the weekend: Halsteads and Tolsons.
Welcome new member: Bill White
Old Business:
Secretary’s report was emailed by Mem after the June Campout. Treasurer’s report was emailed by
Rebecca earlier in July. Reports were approved. Suggestion was made to save the reports as PDF files so everyone could open them.
Sunshine Lady Report – Velda has homecare coming to the house every day.
Frank Ramer just celebrated his 80th birthday and is doing well.
Janice Parson planned to visit this weekend, but is granddog sitting.
Old Business:
Samboree year bars are here – Larry H passed them out to people this weekend, and will pass out the remaining patches as he sees the attendees.
New Business:
Election of State Director – Larry needs responses from everyone. Each vote counts. He has to submit paperwork to the state with the number of our membership and how many people have voted, so please email him with a response.
The officer’s positions coming up for election this year are President and Wagonmaster. The
Nominating Committee consists of Rebecca Messerle, Kay Karsteadt, and Bill Freed.
Trip Captain’s Report:
August campout is at Country Way in Luray. The dates are August 17-19. Reservation deadline is August 8th. So far we have registered: Halsteads, Messerles, Murguias, Coyners. Price is $49.00 per night. Emails have gone out with information.
September Campout will be at Shenandoah Crossings in Gordonsville, VA. A number of emails have been sent with the information.
October is the Fall Samboree at Harrisonburg. The dates are Oct 19-21st.
Christmas Party – Will be held on December 8th at the Strength and Honor Clubhouse on Kellogg Mill Road in Stafford VA. Hosts will be Jim and Linda Matheny and Larry and Mem Halstead. As in previous years, we will collect toys for Toys for Tots. Every year the demand for toys increases.
ODC will supply the meat for the meal and members will be asked to bring side dishes, salads, desserts, etc. More information will be forth coming.
Technical tip of the month – Rat Patrol (Control). Decon packs placed around the coach including the bays, seem to work best. Costly damage can happen by these as well as any other rodents.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully,
Rebecca Messerl