Sunday, August 17, 2014

Aug 15-17, 2014 Campout - Shenandoh Hills Campground, Madison, VA

The Trip Captains for this campout were Jim & Peggy Settle and Larry & Carol Welford.  The cost for the weekend was $46.25 per night.  Reservations at Shenandoah Hills Campground http://www.shenandoahhills.com/ can be made at 1-800-321-4186.   

Our theme for the weekend was “Lets Kick Off the Football Season.”  We had wonderful weather to be outside. 
 

Old Dominion Cardinals Sign with Names of
Some of the August Attendees




Happy Hour for Our Football Kick-Off Party
 
 
 
Hosts Peggy Settle & Larry Welford


 
Hosts Larry Welford & Jim Settle Cooking Tailgate Food!
 
 
 
Kay Karstadt & Bill White With Football Team Flags
 
 
Chuck Tolson, Bill Freed & Marv Coyner -
Saturday Night Happy Hour
 

 
Waiting for the Tailgate Food!
 

 
Settles' Guests Nelson & Judy Parrish 
 

 
President Sandy Freed & Leo Zerheusen Playing Corn Hole
 

 
Hosts Peggy Settle & Carol Welford Getting Ready to
Serve Breakfast on Sunday Morning

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Old Dominion Cardinals

Meeting Minutes – August 16, 2014
 

The meeting was called to order by President Sandy Freed during Saturday evening Happy hour.  The campout was held at Shenandoah Hills campground in Madison, VA.  Rigs in attendance: Settles, Welford, Tolson, Freed, Alexander, Zerhusen, Coyner, White, Karstaedt, Guest –Parrish.  The Messerles and their guest attended Saturday dinner.

Welcome to our guests: Pat and Nelson Parrish and Barbara Bilderback.

Thank you to our hosts for the weekend: Welford and Settles.

Sunshine Lady Report: Steve Winder is to have back surgery Sept 21st.

Old Business

The Secretary and Treasurer’s reports were emailed to everyone before the campout.  Reports were approved as sent.

Fall Samboree will be held at Rockahock.  The dates are Sept. 26 – 28th. Sign up by Sept. 1, 2014. Applications are now online.  Cost for the weekend is $154.00.  This includes Friday night dinner of barbeque provided by the campground.  There are 160 full hook-ups available on a first come, first serve basis.  Let Carol know if planning to attend.  Remember, if you arrive after 7:00 p.m. you will not be able to park until the morning.  ODC has volunteered for the Saturday evening beverage service. There will be a Ladies social on Saturday.  Wear your best hat and learn the art of napkin folding.  Tea and cookies will be served.

New Business

October Campout will be at Grey’s point October 17- 19th.  Sign up before September 15th. Mem has sent out an email with the details. This is a Halloween weekend at the campground.

President and Wagon Master positions are up for election this year.  The nominating committee consists of Jim Settles, Marv Coyner, and Donna Tolson. Since the Samboree is in September, we will be voting at the October Campout.

Christmas Party – Date December 7th.  The party will be held at the Welford’s home.  We will have a potluck.  Everyone will be assigned to bring something.  Club will supply the meat. 

Tip of the Month

Bio diesel is in stations now. Pilots and Flying J’s are selling Bio Diesel.  Bio Diesel gels faster in colder weather than regular diesel.  It is a good idea to contact the manufacturer of your diesel engine to make sure you can run on bio diesel.

Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully,
Rebecca Messerle