May 17-19, 2012 - Bethpage Camp Resort, Urbana, VA

Old Dominion Cardinals

Meeting Minutes – May 19, 2012

 

The meeting was called to order by President Larry Halstead at Saturday happy hour at the Samboree.  The Spring Samboree was held at Beth Page campground in Urbanna, VA.   In attendance were  Halstead (without Mem), Freeds, Karstaedt and guest Bill White, Messerles, Raymonds, Simmons, Soden/Wilson, Smith/Filice, Tolsons, Welfords, and Winders.

Old Business:

Secretary’s and Treasurer’s report was emailed to everyone after the April Campout.  Reports were approved.

 

Sunshine Lady Report –Velda has homecare coming to the house 3 times a week to help.  Ken also has help from neighbors and friends.

Chuck Tolson’s aunt passed away, service was Monday, May 21, 2012.  Greg’s father also passed away. There was a memorial service for him in December, and full military service in April.

 

Audit of the books.  Since Linda was not present, Patricia Winder volunteered to help Carol audit the books.  The audit was performed Sunday, May 20^th.

New Business:

Hamburger Sales Results.  First, thanks to Kay for organizing the fundraiser.  Thanks to all that helped.  We cleared $200.60.  All the hamburgers (100) were sold.  The remaining chips and drinks were sold at cost to ODC members.  An additional $10.00 was raised.

Kay has volunteered to head up this project next year.

Motorcycle Ride – Thanks to Larry, Bill and Chuck for heading up this fundraiser.  It was a great ride.  They rode for about 70 miles with a stop for ice cream.  Total made $85.00.  This amount will be split 50/50 to VA Good Sam’s and the Wounded Warrior Project.  Steve’s ice cream will have a picture of the riders on their facebook page.

ODC volunteered to host the Saturday night beverage service at the Samboree. Thanks to all who helped.

Wagonmaster’s Report:  Greg thanked everyone for volunteering for hosting duties.  He then turned it over to the hosts for the weekends to update on the specifics.:

June Campout will be in Gettysburg beginning June 22^nd.  Most are staying through Tuesday. This will be a motorcycle weekend. There are 2 rides set up.  The first is about a 70 mile ride.  On Sunday, there is a tour guide around the battlefields.  Lunch on Sunday is set up.  Those that are staying, but not riding can meet up with the group.  Bill will send more information at a later time.  So far, 10 rigs have signed up.

July’s campout is at Misty Mountain.  The weekend is the 4^th weekend (July 27-29).  The third weekend was full.

August campout is at Country Way in Luray.  The dates are August 17-19.

September Campout.  Bowens have volunteered to host this month.  More information will be sent out.

October is the Fall Samboree at Harrisonburg. The dates are Oct 19-21^st.

Over the last few years our membership has lost a number of members.  Remember to invite friends and other people you meet to join us on our campouts.  We need to boost our membership.

The meeting was adjourned

Respectfully,

Rebecca Messerle

 

 

 

 

 

Apr 20-22, 2012 - Endless Caverns Campground, New Market, VA

Old Dominion Cardinals

Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2012

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Sandy Freed at Saturday happy hour.  The April trip had 7 rigs present at Endless Caverns Campground in New Market, VA.

Old Business:

Secretary’s and Treasurer’s report was emailed to everyone after the Christmas party in December.

Reports approved.

Thanks to the Trip Captains: Jim and Linda Matheny, Randy and Linda Burdette.

Welcome to Kay’s guest, Bill White.  He is a Good Sam’s Member looking for a home.

Sunshine Lady Report – The Taylors came home early from Florida.  Velda has homecare coming to the house to help.

Leo has been having good days and bad days; Norah’s just trying to keep a positive attitude.

Larry Welford updated us on the toys for tots donation.  The marines were thrilled with the toys and thanked us for our support.

Samboree Plans -

Samboree will be held May 18-20, 2012 at Bethpage Camp-resort in Urbanna, VA.  Applications are available at virginiagoodsam.org.  The deadline for the discount rate was April 15^th, but applications are still being accepted. Mail as soon as possible to be parked with the Old Dominion Cardinals.

Hamburger Fundraiser: Kay Karstaedt has been working hard to get the volunteers signed up to help.  Things are organized and going well.

Motorcycle Ride.  Larry Welford, Bill Freed and Chuck Tolson are heading up the fundraiser.  Bill has planned a route. The schedule will be the same as last year.  Cost will be $5.00 per rider.  Good Sam’s and ODC will split the money 50/50. We will try to get Good Sam’s to donate to the Wounded Warrior Fund so all the money donated will go to the same charity.

ODC will also host the Saturday night beverage service.

Remember to bring ODC vests to wear Friday and Saturday night.

New Business:

June Campout will be in Gettysburg.  This will be a motorcycle weekend.  Bill has one route planned, and could have 2 additional routes planned for other days.  There is an opportunity for a tour of Gettysburg on the motorcycles for $79 for the group.  Most are staying through Tuesday.

Carol and Linda will audit the ODC books for 2011.

Good Sam’s Rally in Louisville, KY is the same weekend as the June Campout

The meeting was adjourned

Respectfully,

Rebecca Messerle