Jun 20-22, 2014 Campout - Holiday Travel Park, Virginia Beach, VA

The Trip Captains for this campout are Steve & Patricia Winder and Bill & Sandy Freed.

Old Dominion Cardinals

Meeting Minutes – June 21, 2014

The meeting was called to order by President Sandy Freed after Saturday breakfast. June’s campout was held at Holiday Trav-L park in Virginia Beach, VA. Present were the following rigs: Freed, Messerle, Winder, Zerhusen, Settles, Soden/Wilson.

We welcomed our guests:  Madison and Kinsley.

Thanks to Hosts: Freeds and Winders.

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.  Applications are now online.  Cost for the weekend is $154.00.  This includes Friday night dinner of Barbeque provided by the campground.  Full hook ups are limited, so sign up early.  We need to know how many plan to attend, before we sign up for volunteering.

The state is having trouble getting nominations for President.  There were a few nominations, but the nominees declined.  If no nominations, Virginia will be governed by California.

Sunshine Lady report:  Peggy updated us.  No change for Velda.

New Business:

July Campout is Endless Caverns July 18 -20. The theme for the Saturday night is a Luau.  More information will be sent by email.

August Campout will be at Shenandoah Hills.

Jim Settles and Leo Zerhusen will audit the books for the past two years this weekend.

The meeting was adjourned

Respectfully,

Rebecca Messerle

May 16-18, 2014 Spring SAMBOREE - Bethpage, Urbana, VA

Fall SAMBOREE AT BETHPAGE, Urbana, VA

 

ODC Sponsored Motorcycle Ride

 

ODC Pot Luck Feast!!

ODC Pot Luck Feast!!

 

 

Old Dominion Cardinals

Meeting Minutes – May 17, 2014

 

The meeting was called to order by President Sandy Freed after Saturday breakfast.  May’s campout was the Spring Samboree held at Bethpage campground in Urbanna, VA.  Present were the following rigs: Alexander, Freed, Halstead, Matheny, Messerle, Lawrence, Kuhne, Simmons, Tolson, Welford, Winder, and Zerhusen.

We welcomed our new members – Ed and Sara Kuhne.

Old Business:

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

Samboree Plans:

50/50 raffle – 50 % will go to winner of raffle, 50% to the club.  Rebecca has tickets and will get change.  Larry has the white board and will make a sign. Price will be $1.00 per ticket.  6 for $5.00.  We collected $107.00. So the raffle winner received $53.50 and ODC will keep $53.50 for our treasury.

The motorcycle ride had beautiful weather, but low participation.  Only one other rider besides ODC members attended.  $45.00 was raised for Wounded Warrior EOD.

ODC was to host the Saturday night beverage service, but due to changes in Bethpage rules, no beverages or food are allowed in the Rally center.

Sunshine Lady Report: Mem spoke with the Raymonds.  They are both having health issues, but did not give specifics.  They did say it would be awhile before they would be able to camp with us.  Jim Settles had his last treatment and they looked forward to camping with us in June.

 

New Business:

This is the election year for a State Director.  Nomination forms need to be filled out by June 30^th.  Sandy will let the chapter know who has been nominated and the vote is due by September 30^th.

June Campout will be at Virginia Beach.  June 20-22 Hosts are Freeds and Winders.  May 1^st is deadline to register.  If you register after, there is no guarantee of parking with the group, if they have space available.

 

July Campout is Endless Caverns July 18 -20.  Please make reservations early as they fill up during the summer.

The fall Samboree is at Rockahock.  The chapter presidents voted to have a better Friday night meal provided by the campground.  The cost for full hookup is $159.00 for the weekend.  There are 160 full hookup sites.  The first to register will receive those spots.  There are about 30 spaces with electric and water hookups.  Saturday night there is an optional fish fry.  ODC decided to do our own thing instead of the fish fry.  There will be a deadline of 7:00 p.m. for parking on Friday night.  The campground feels it is to dark in the campground to park after that time.  If arrival is after the deadline, the rig will be parked in the overflow for the night, and moved in the morning.  The fall Samboree information and application will be available on the website shortly.

The meeting was adjourned

Respectfully,

Rebecca Messerle

Apr 25-27, 2014 Campout - American Heritage Campground, Williamsburg, VA

The Trip Captains for this campout were Randy & Linda Burdette and Jim & Linda Matheny. The theme for the weekend was the "Wild Wild West" and line dancing lessons were provided with videos to boot!

 

Jim & Linda Matheny, Ed Wallis (Guest), Brad Messerle, Jane Wallis (Guest), Dan McLeod, Rebecca Messerle, Kay Karstaedt, Carol Welford, and Bill Freed

 

Mem & Larry Halstead and  Janie & Bo Blank (Guests)

 

Sandy Freed, Ruth Ann & Marv Coyner, and Chuck Tolson

 

Sarah Kuhne, Carol Welford and Bill Freed

 

Jim & Peggy Settle and Mem Halstead

 

 

Cowgirl Linda Burdette

 

 

 

It's a Stick Up - Larry Welford, Bill Freed & Bo Blank (Guest)

 

 

  Wild Wild West Dinner

 

 

Line Dancing!!

 

 

 

Line Dancing Video!!

 

 

Old Dominion Cardinals

Meeting Minutes - April 26, 2014

The meeting was called to order by President Sandy Freed after Saturday breakfast.  The April trip had 8 rigs present: Messerle, Freed, Matheny, Tolson, Halstead, Coyner, Burdette, and Welford. Karstaedt and Settles join us as they were condoing it.  We had 4 guest rigs: Macleod, Wallis, Kuhne, and Blank. It was held at American Heritage park in Williamsburg, VA.

Old Business:

Secretary’s report was emailed to everyone before the campout.  Report was approved as sent. Treasurer’s report did not change from February.

Thanks to the Trip Captains: Burdettes and Mathenys.

Sunshine Lady Report: Velda Taylor has full time home help.  Bill White is still doing therapy for Hip replacement, but is doing well.  Jim Settles has one more chemo treatment and then reassessment.  Bill Freed is back on Chemo.

Samboree Plans:

Samboree will be held May 16-18, 2013 at Bethpage Camp-resort in Urbanna, VA.  Applications are available at virginiagoodsam.org. Must be registered by May 1 in order to be parked with our group.  Please email Carol if planning to attend, so plans can be made for Saturday night dinner.

Friday night a “growth event” is planned.  Other campers at Bethpage (non seasonal) will be invited to Friday night dinner in hopes of getting new members.  The staff is looking for volunteers at any time during this event.  Do not need to go as group, but if you are available, help is appreciated.

Motorcycle ride. Route will be discussed this weekend.  We are looking at Wounded Warrior EOD has a charity.

50/50 raffle – 50 % will go to winner of raffle, 50% to the club.  Rebecca has tickets and will get change.  Larry has the white board and will make a sign. Price will be $1.00 per ticket.  6 for $5.00.

ODC will also host the Saturday night beverage service.

 

New Business:

June Campout will be at Virginia Beach.  June 20-22 Hosts are Freeds and Winders.  May 1^st is deadline to register.  If you register after, there is no guarantee of parking with the group, if they have space available.

July Campout is Endless Caverns July 18 -20.  Please make reservations early as they fill up during the summer.

The meeting was adjourned

Respectfully,

Rebecca Messerle

Feb 23, 2014 - Mid Winter Meeting

Old Dominion Cardinals

Meeting Minutes – February, 2014

The meeting was called to order by President Sandy Freed.  Thank you to Larry Welford for organizing the February luncheon.  Also, a thank you for Kay Karstaedt for attending the January State meeting.

Old Business:

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

Reports approved.

Sunshine Lady Report:  Velda Taylor has homecare coming to the house to help. Ken is doing well. Bill White has had a hip replacement and is in Culpeper doing physical therapy.  Jim Settles started chemo treatments.  He also has a cat scan scheduled.  Main concern is he is still losing weight.

Report from State Meeting: Spring Samboree news: We signed up for Saturday evening beverage service as in previous years.  There will be no Saturday night option for meal.  There is a golf event on Friday all funds received will go to charity.   Deadline for early registration prices is April 15^th.  If attending the Samboree, email Carol so she can get a count for Saturday night meal planning.  Go to www.vagoodsams.com for registration forms.

The theme this year will be “calendar” – meaning we can pick our own theme.  There will be a costume and pet parade.

A treasury report of the State Committee is available – Contact Kay for a copy.

PA Samboree will be in conjunction with the Hershey RV show, Sept 4-6, 2014.

Good Sam will only participate in one RV show per year.  This year was Hampton Roads.  2015 – Richmond,  2016 – Chantilly.

Samboree Plans:

Samboree will be held  in May at Bethpage Camp-resort in Urbanna, VA.

Motorcycle ride. We might use the route planned from last year’s rained out event. 

Randy Burdette contacted the Wounded Warrior Project and could not get anyone to do a program for the Samboree. He is currently looking for another charity. 

New Business:

April’s campout is in Williamsburg, American Heritage.  April 25 – 27.  Dinner theme will be Wild Wild West.

June campout is in Virginia Beach.  If planning to spend more time than the weekend.  Make your reservations early.  Cost $55.00 per night.

The meeting was adjourned

Respectfully,

Rebecca Messerle

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

Oct 18-20, 2013 - Grey's Point Campground, Topping, VA

Old Dominion Cardinals

Meeting Minutes – October 19, 2013

 

The meeting was called to order by Vice President, Sandy Freed after Saturday morning breakfast. The October trip had 6 rigs present: Freed, Halstead, Messerle, Welford, Lawrence, and Winder. We also had Bill and Sandy’s daughter and family as guests. It was held at Grey’s Point campground in Topping, VA.  The trip was full of Halloween activities from carving pumpkins to handing out loads of candy to trick-or-treaters.

Thanks to the Trip Captains: The Lawrences and Freeds.

Sunshine Lady’s Report:  Mem has spoke with Sharon, she is doing as well as can be expected.  A group will be getting together soon to winterize the Bowen coach.  Jim Settles has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.  He is starting treatments.

Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports was emailed to everyone after the September Campout.  Both reports were approved as emailed.

Old Business:

Christmas Party: The Christmas party is December 7, 2013 at Brocks from 12 – 3. We picked items from the buffet menu, and Sandy will work with Craig to finalize the plans.  We will be participating in Toys for Tots.  Bring toys to the party and Larry Welford will make sure they get delivered.

New Business:

A $50.00 donation will be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Dick Bowen.

A replacement President discussion was tabled until the Christmas party, when more members will be present.

 

Carol asked for suggestions for 2014 camping schedule.  Please email your suggestions so she can work on a list to be presented at the Christmas Party.

The meeting was adjourned

Respectfully,

Rebecca Messerle

Sep 20-22, 2013 - Small Country Campground, Louisa, VA

Old Dominion Cardinals

Meeting Minutes – September 21, 2013

 

The meeting was called to order by Vice President, Sandy Freed at Saturday’s Happy Hour. The September trip had 12 rigs present: Freed, Halstead, Messerle, Soden/Wilson, Welford, Burdette, Coyner, Karstaedt/White, Settles, Zerhusen, Lawrence, and Winder. It was held at Small Country campground in Louisa, VA

Thanks to the Trip Captains: The Welfords, Coyners and Settles.

Sunshine Lady’s Report: Mem spoke with Sharon Bowen today.  Dick was rehydrated yesterday and was in good spirits. He has been losing his balance lately, so using a walker to keep upright.  We are glad Bill White was with us this weekend after spending a lengthy stay in the hospital. 

Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports was emailed to everyone after the August Campout.  Both reports were approved as emailed.

Old Business:

Christmas party: Sharon contacted Vita Felice.  For $50.00 per person they would serve us: bread, appetizers or salad, a choice of 4 entrees, desert and a glass of wine, beer or soda.

Craig spoke with Brocks.  For the number of people we have, they would only do a buffet.  They would waive the room fee.  The lunch will be approximately $25.00 per person including tax and tip.  We would be allowed 3 hours. 

A motion and second was made to have the Christmas party held at Brocks.  Craig will verify the information and make a reservation for Sunday, December 8^th at 1:00 or 1:30.  More information will be sent as the time gets near.

Nominating committee Report:  The nominating committee recommended Sandy Freed as Vice President, and Rebecca Messerle as Sec/Tres.  In order for Rebecca to serve a third term, Randy made a motion to change the SOP to remove the number of terms an officer can serve. A term would still be a two year period. This motion was seconded and approved.  A motion was made to accept the nominating committee’s candidates and was approved.  Election was held and the candidates were elected.

New Business:

October will be at Grey’s Point. The dates for the campout are Oct. 19 – Oct. 21.  Sandy has emailed the information. Reservations must be made by October 1^st.  Sandy will send out more details at a later date.

The meeting was adjourned

Respectfully,

Rebecca Messerle