Saturday, December 7, 2013

Dec 7, 2013 - ODC Christmas Party, Brocks, Fredericksburg, VA


Old Dominion Cardinals

Meeting Minutes – December 7, 2013


The meeting was called to order by President Sandy Freed at the Old Dominion Cardinal annual Christmas party held at Brocks in Fredericksburg. Welcome to all in attendance.  Thank you to Craig for setting up the party with Brocks.  Also, thank you to Halsteads, Settles, Tolsons, and Freeds for providing a variety of deserts.

A big thank you went to Larry Welford for delivering our toys to the Toys for Tots site.

The Secretary’s report and the Treasurer’s report were emailed by Rebecca, before the party.  Reports were approved as emailed.

Sunshine Lady Report:  Jim Settles is starting treatment on Monday.  Bill Freed has gotten good reports from the doctors.   Hospice has been called in for Velda Taylor.

Old Business:

Sharon Bowen has sent a letter of resignation for President.  Sandy will fill out the Bowens term as President.  Kay Karstaedt has agreed to be Vice President.

Marv has sent an article about our Italian campout to Highways magazine.  We will keep an eye out for it to be published.

New Business:

Spring Samboree will be Beth Page, May 16-18.  There are applications available on line.  Larry Welford has agreed to lead up the motorcycle charity ride.  Bill Freed and Larry W. will organize.  All the proceeds will go to The Wounded Warrior Project. 

A motion was made to have a 50/50 raffle to raise money for the chapter instead of the hamburger sale.  The motion was seconded and approved.
 
Discussion was brought up for ODC to raise more awareness and money for The Wounded Warrior Project during the Samboree.  Sandy will contact VA Good Sam’s to see what we can do.  Randy Burdette will take the lead with the Wounded Warriors.

ODC will volunteer for the Saturday evening refreshment service at the Spring Samboree.

The Fall Samboree will be held at Rockahock Campground, Sept 26-28.

State Committee meeting will be held January 11, 2014 at Misty Mountain campground.  Kay will attend for ODC.
 
The winter luncheon will be held in February.  Larry Welford will organize.

A motion was made to donate $150 to both the Micah Ministries and The Wounded Warrior Project.  The motion was approved.

2014 camping schedule:  Please sign up on the board.  If you sign up for a month and need to change during the year, contact Carol Welford so other arrangements can be made.  Carol will be sending out a final list by email.

Induction of Officers

Sandy Freed – President

Kay Karstaedt – Vice President

Rebecca Messerle – Sec/Tres.

Meeting was adjourned.

Merry Christmas to all and safe travels until we meet again.

Respectfully,
Rebecca Messerle