Sep 26-28, 2014 Fall SAMBOREE - Rockahoc Campground, Lanexa, VA

Reservations for the Rockahoc Campground http://www.rockahock.com/ are due by Sept 1^st and the first 160 reservations will get water, electric and sewer.   Our group will probably do something like a pot luck dinner together as a group on Saturday evening. ODC will again volunteer for the Saturday evening refreshment service at the Fall Samboree.

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 21^st.

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 – 28^th. 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- 19^th.  Sign up before September 15^th. 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 7^th.  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

 

 

Jul 18-20, 2014 Campout - Endless Caverns Campground, New Market, VA

The Trip Captains for this campout were Brad & Rebecca Messerle, Kay Karstaedt and Bill White. Make Endless Caverns Campground http://www.endlesscaverns.com/ reservations at 540-896-2283.  It was $94.74 for the weekend.

• Friday Night - Members provided heavy appetizers to share with the group and gathered outside the Freeds' coach for Happy Hour.
• Saturday Breakfast - French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit and juice.
• Saturday Dinner- Luau Theme. Our Trip Captains brought the beach to the mountains.  They provided chicken kabobs, rice pilaf, and fruit salad.   Desert was Angel Food Cake with pineapple and Koolwhip topping and cookies - Delicious!
• Sunday Breakfast was leftovers and an assortment of other goodies provided by the members

On Saturday, some of the group drove north of New Market on Rt 11 to a Shenandoah Valley Flea Market http://shenandoahflea.nova-antiques.com/ where some FREE luau clothing was gotten.  How lucky!  We stopped for lunch at the Southern Kitchen there in New Market and found others there from the group.  It is known for its peanut soup, fried chicken and pies.  It is up for SALE. 

The Sign - Carol & Larry Welford hiked up to the sign!



Larry & Carol Welford's View of the Valley from the Sign!
 

Luau in the Mountains - Dale & Judy (Burdette's guests), Bill, Kay, Pam (Wayne's daughter), Bill & Sandy, Carol & Larry, Donna & Chuck, Sarah & Ed, Front:  Wayne, Linda and Rebecca (Brad was cooking and Randy took the photo.)
 

Luau Kabobs !!!

 



Kay, Brad & Rebecca - Luau Hosts - ALOHA

 



 

Linda & Randy Burdette

 

Wayne, Pam (his daughter) & Sara Kuhne

 

Bonfire and Entertainment (Guitar Player & Singer) - Larry & Carol Welford, Judy, & Linda Burdette

 



 

The Luau Group

 

Dale & Judy Ross (Our Newest Members)

Sara & Ed Kuhne

Happy Hour before the Luau

Happy Hour before the Luau

 

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Old Dominion Cardinals

Meeting Minutes – July 19, 2014

 

The meeting was called to order by President Sandy Freed after Saturday breakfast. July’s campout was held at Endless Caverns Campground in New Market, VA. Present were the following rigs: Freed, Messerle, Simmons, Burdette, Ross Welford, Tolson, Kuhne, Karsteadt, and White.

We welcomed our guests:  Dale and Judy Ross, and Pam (Wayne’s Daughter)

Thanks to Hosts: Karsteadt, White and Messerle.

 

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 – 28^th. 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.

New Business:

 

August Campout will be at Shenandoah Hills on August 15-17.  Sign up by Wednesday or the reserved spots go back into the pool.  Theme: Kick off to college football. Wear your school’s colors for support.

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

The meeting was adjourned

Respectfully,

Rebecca Messerle

 

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