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VOLUME 30 NUMBER 2 Published By And For Arkansas Good Sams February 2015
"As a member of Good Sam Club, I pledge to give aid to others, respect nature and the environment, give back to the community and those less fortunate, treat others with dignity and respect and wear a smile (like Good Sam and Good Samantha's) and promote the pledge of the Good Sam Club to others."
Area 5 has been scheduled to May 26, 2015 at Hope, AR.
Due to chapter closings and other issues affecting the
members in chapters, we only have 4 rigs from Area 5 com-
mitted to attend the Area 5 Friendship Campout in May. We will be forced to cancel
without a committed attend-ance of at least 15 rigs, and we will be unable to pay for the fa-cility. If you can come support Area 5 with your attendance,
please commit with an email to Bernie Bauer by March 1, 2015
Phone: 501-920-3784 UPDATED INFO REGARDING AREA 6 2015 FRIENDSHIP
CAMPOUT May 14-17, 2015 (leave May 17th)
If you got your number from me you need to call the RV River Park (501-340-5312) to make your reservations. We are run-ning out of spots and would like to add more if we need them; however, I don't want to be responsible for these spots if we can’t fill them. The only time you call me is to get a number. Then call Shelia, tell her the number I gave you and make your reservations. You will have 2 weeks to get them in. That will give me a head count. I have more people who want to come. Thursday is pulled pork BBQ so bring a side dish to go with. Friday we will be given a tour of the Hasting Museum . The Museum requests donations instead of an entry fee which are then given to charity. Friday afternoon is reserved for an ice cream social and sand bag baseball. A Chinese auction, catered meal and live entertainment are planned for Saturday. A craft lesson in making good hand cream will be given Saturday morning. You will need a small container for this. And there will be a lot of games and prizes so come and join us. Hope to see everyone there! We are still looking for someone to cater a good meal for a good price. If you have an idea, please call Girtie 501-454-9215.
AREA 1 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT
May 28-31, 2015
Cedar Oaks RV Park, Grove, OK
No reservations needed. Arrive, register, park and join
your friends for friendship.
Rate: $24.95/night
Your chapter President will receive more details about
the Friendship so check with them.
AREA 4 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT MARCH 11 - 14, 2015
$25.00 day (Full hookups: Sewer, cable & WiFi included) Pecan Grove RV Park——-Lake Village, Arkansas
Please bring your Chinese Auction items. Coffee and hot chocolate will be furnished: bring your cup. Desserts are appreciated for evening meals. Arrive on Monday for extra visiting and sightseeing/shopping. Wednesday: Tournament games and visiting. Fish dinner by Lawrence and JD. Thursday: More games and visiting. Dinner by Pecan Grove RV Park followed by Samgo. Friday: Sausage/Pancake breakfast. Presidents’ meeting, Chinese Auction, Potluck, Skits. Saturday: Devotional. Depar t.
LAWRENCE OR JD AT 501-749-3254 OR 870-723-9502 [email protected]
IMPORTANT NEWS!!!
Sugar Loaf Sams members are no longer physically able to do annual cleanup at Bull Shoals State Park. There is an opening for a chapter to step in and assist the Arkan-sas Roadrunners whose 6 member rigs need help to continue this project. Please call Pat Smith at 501-362-4151 if you are inter-ested in this opportunity.
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Here we go again. We’re on our way to The Rally... We left just in time to miss ice and sleet, maybe snow? Having great time with old friends and new. There’s not a whole lot to re-port at this time. Please read up on all activities in this newsletter as it contains a lot of information about our April Samboree. Hope to see all of you there to enjoy our entertainment, games and seminars... Come in early!!! See ya there. Bill and Dee.
It is wonderful to be grateful and sing your praises, Lord Most
High! Psalms 92:1.
JOLLY ROGERS For February the Jolly Rogers met at the Golden Corral in Rogers AR for breakfast and a short meeting. We had 21 members and 2 guests; Larry & Karen Ashley from Rog-ers who are Good Sam members and interested in camp-ing with us. After the meeting eight of us went to the Fayetteville VA
Facility for the National VA Patient Recognition Day. Be-
ing a clown chapter, Carla, Darlene & Marion dressed up
in their clown out-
fits.
We handed out lap robes made by the ladies of our chap-ter and Valentine cards made by Boy & Girl Scouts and school kids in the area. While we were there, two U of A athletes, Bobby Portis & Scotty Thurman, also came to recognize the Veteran Pa-tients, two nice young men. Grace seems a little in awe; he’s only 6’11” Grace. We meet at Golden Corral again next month, hopefully some of our snowbirds will be back. Then April is time to pull out the RV’s and go camping again. Gary Hearron, Chapter Secretary.
Call Bill and Dee if you’re willing to step forward and showcase the talents of your chapter for the 2017 Samboree stage decorations.
QUEEN WILHELMINA GOOD SAMS The Queen Wilhelmina Good Sams met at La Villa Mexican Restaurant on Thursday, February 12, 2015. The Mexican meal was enjoyed by all. The camping schedule discussion was led by Wagon Master Billy Wood. Camping for this year will include: Lake Ft. Smith State Park, Blue Mountain, Arkansas Samboree, Crater of Diamond State Park, Aux Arc Corp Park, Lake Ouachita State Park, Beaver Lake Dam Site, Branson, Bull Shoals State Park, Heber Springs, and Lake Catherine. President Wingo Johnson led the discussion concerning the Area 5 Friendship Rally and the Arkansas Samboree. Also
Paulette’s
Palette
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All reports from the Phoenix Rqlly tell about fun and success. Check out the pictures on page 4 of this newsletter! Pages 8 & 9 have updated Park Host schedules for Bull Shoals, Lake Catherine, and Petit Jean State Parks. The Park Host meeting at the Samboree is on Friday at 1:00 PM. (If you par-ticipate in this program, you must attend this meeting to continue your eligibility.) Take a look at page 7 of this issue for a condensed program of the 2015 Samboree in Texarkana at the Four States Fair Grounds April 16-19. Whether you decide to come at the first of the week and take advantage of Early Parking or arrive on Thursday, you’ll find there are activities every day for everyone. Entertain-ment promises to be above the ordinary. Samantha’s Snack Shack will be open for your eating pleasure. There are plenty of games going on and a seminar or two that you’ll find interesting. There are another 2 meetings that are a must for some chapter participants: At 3:00 PM on Friday is the Chapter Secretaries’ Meeting. This is where your chapter secretary will receive infor-mation about submission of changes as well as additions/deletions to your individual chapter’s roster. The format for maintaining these rosters is dictated by Good Sam Headquarters and must be submitted by the AR State Secretary quarterly. And last, but not least, is the Arkansas State Committee Meeting at 10:00 AM on Saturday. Each chapter President is required to attend or be represented by a delegate. If you are sending a delegate, you must send that person’s name to Bill Nery, AR State Director. Don’t forget the other Spring Samborees in South Region. The TX Samboree is held in Waco April 2-5 followed by the Louisiana Samboree in Shreveport April 9-12. These folks are like Arkan-sas’ extended family. Support them with your presence if at all possible. I want to again remind everyone that we have a permanent change of address: P.O. Box 653, Lowell, AR 72745. You will always be able to reach me by phone: Paulette 479-644-7461 or Arnie 644-6492. Please use the AR mailing address for the April and May issues of the newsletter or send me an email with your articles. For the March 2015 issue, please address your articles to me at 245 Park Road #2, Karnack, TX 75661 or write your article as the body of an email and send it to me at
[email protected]. Deadline each month is the 25th. You’ll find me wandering around the Samboree in April. Feel free to stop me for conversation; I’ll be glad to help in any way I can. Paulette
DERRICK CITY SAMS Vivian Langheld filled in for Marilyn Hartsfield. Vivian called the meet-ing to order at 11:10 am. Opening prayer by Kenneth Dixon. Vona Smith called roll. There were 12 rigs present. We were proud to have guests Mike & Sue Ainsworth present for their first time meeting. Everyone else was missed. We know the weather kept them away. Sharron Gibbons gave Treasurer’s report. Randy Gibbons gave a report on next campout to be held at Pecan Grove, Lake Village, AR. on March 11 to (leave) Sat. March 14. Chapter discussed gifts for the Friendship Campout and it was agreed on 2-$10's. Vivian gave report on events for Friendship from J.D & Lawrence Henley.as follows: Bring items for Chinese Auction Wednesday: Tournament games & visiting. Fish dinner by Lawrence & J.D. Thursday Games & visiting. Dinner by Pecan Grove R.V. Park, followed by SAMGO. Friday: Sausage/Pancake Breakfast. Presidents meeting, Chinese Auction, Potluck, Skits Saturday:Devotional. Depart. Closing prayer by Tommy Ferrell. Motion for Meeting to Adjourn Sharron Gibbons & Joy Godwin. Vona Smith
Fact? No word in the English language rhymes with “month,” “orange,” “silver,” and “purple.”
SPA CITY SAMS Our February meeting was a luncheon held at Home Plate Restaurant, 5110 Highway 7 North, Hot Springs, Arkansas, near Jessieville on Thursday, February 19th. Don Dale opened with prayer. Then we had a delicious meal and afterwards we started our business meeting. There were 14 members, and 6 guest present. Thank you Kay Shearer for acting as president and Sandy Fryer for acting as secretary. Please take note of the date of the Area 6 Friendship campout. The wrong date was given in the last couple newsletters and our original campout list. You have been sent a revised copy of our campouts. The correct date is listed below. You will need to make your own reserva-tions and plans. We had a good meeting and we were glad that our guests joined us.
April 16-19 - Arkansas State Samboree – Texarkana, AR, at Four States Fairgrounds. You can get a reservation form online: Arkansas-goodsams.org May 11-15 – Maumelle Park COE – Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, “B” area. -- 877-444-6777 or Recreation.gov May 14 leave on 17th – Riverfront Park, North Little Rock, AR, -- Area 6 Friendship Campout –Contact Gertie VanHoveln for site num-ber at 501-454-9215 or email [email protected]. After you get your site number from Gertie, you need to call Shelia at the RV Park (501-340-5312) to give her your site number and make your reservations. June 14-19 - Old Post Park (Corp of Engineers park), Russellville. 1-877-444-6777 or Recreation.gov
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SUGAR LOAF SAMS Sugar Loaf Sam's held their monthly meeting on January 28 at Bentley's in Greers Ferry for breakfast and a business meeting. Meeting was called to order by President Rich Kellison. Twenty-eight (28) chapter members were in attend-ance. Bob Carr shared with the group an article out of his book, "Help Lord I Am Having A Senior Moment". Don Gib-son led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Pat Smith read the minutes of the last meeting. Joe T. gave a report on Dove House in Clinton. Diane is interested in making a scrapbook for the Samboree to repre-sent Sugar Loaf Sams. Paul Beaton gave us a report Margie's Haven House. A discussion on the March Clean-up for Bull Shoals Park was presented to the members. Several members said they were no longer able to do the work. Other ideas were mentioned. A vote was taken and passed by Acclamation that Sugar Loaf Sams RV Chapter would no longer take part in the Bull Shoals Clean-up. Rich Kellison, the President, was asked to call Connie Gerg and give him the information. Next meeting will be March 25th (place to be announced). Harold Stribling made a motion to adjourn and Joe Galew-ski seconded. Bob Carr closed with prayer. Pat Smith, Secretary
2500+ rigs at the
Phoenix Rally
DORCHEAT SAMS Our group met at Bayou Inn in Dixie Inn with 6 rigs present. We had Paul and Frances Carson and Charles and Eden Dockery as visitors. They all were members of a group that had disbanded along with Bobby and Shirley. We all welcomed them and hope that they will consider camping with us! Our Vice-President Otto opened our business meeting as President Doug was under the weather. Chaplain Dale led us in prayer. The old business included reading of last month’s newsletter. The Treasurer’s report given by Dave. New business was the dis-cussion of our campout next month. Each camper was reminded to bring a dessert to share. Everyone really enjoyed our new place to eat and the food was great! Hoping we see our visitors again. Judy Carter, Secretary
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ARKANSAS ONE The February meeting was held at Tim Choate's home in Haskell with twelve members attending. Tim had a Valentine meal of bar-becue ribs, brisket and sausage with beans and potato salad with cobbler and ice cream for dessert. The table was set and waiting with red placemats and napkins, too. Tim wouldn’t let anyone help him in any way, he said this is his treat to the ladies. He also had a special gift for the ladies. He gave us pieces of his grandmother’s costume jewelry, and told us the story of her and the ladies of Anti-och Church near Carthage, Texas. They lived in a time without much money, so their treat was costume jewelry to wear to church, and as Tim said, “the gaudier, the better”. We appreciated his sharing it. After the meal was the business meeting. The Treasurer’s report was given and correspondence was read. Items for goodie bags and door prizes for the Samboree were discussed. James Niblett has collected door prizes and might also make a flag pole. Katy is also making a door prize. Upcoming meetings will be at the Samboree in April and at the Area 6 Friendship in North Little Rock in May. There will be no meeting or newsletter in March. Afterwards, the Nibletts and Balfours hopped in their rigs parked at Tim’s Campground and headed out for “The Rally” in Phoenix, and planned to meet up with more Arkansans.
GOOD SAM MALLARDS For their February meeting, the Good Sam Mallards celebrated Valentine’s Day at the home of Sherry and Joe Hoffpauir . With perfect attendance, all the ladies were decked out in their finest red outfits for the day. Our meal, provided by Sherry and Joe, was roasted chicken and pork, with delicious baked beans, cole slaw, corn chowder, chips for dipping, and cheese and crackers. After almost everyone had second helpings, we had a choice of three delicious des-serts: chocolate brownies, cherry brownies, or coconut cake. All three were delicious. I know, I tried them all ! Our business meeting was opened with prayer. Lenora Murray and Sherry Hoffpauir gave the secretary and treasurer reports .We sang Happy Birthday to Pat Collier . Our volunteer hours for January added up to 104 hours! In old business we voted to drop our service project at Petit Jean. In other old busi-ness, Danny reminded us to contact Pecan Grove if we are attending the March Friendship. Our April hosts will be Martha and William Hosto . We hope to have some members at the Arkansas Samboree April 15-18 as well. In new business, we set up a tentative menu for the Ulm Civic Club meal we will serve April 7. We also discussed a skit for the Friendship. Thanks to Jeanie Hosto, we had two skits to choose from. Harold and Joyce West asked to rejoin the club, and were accepted. The whole club thanked Joe and Sherry Hoffpauir for being such great hosts this month. There being no further business we adjourned to the living room for a rousing game of Left and Right with Joe Hoff-pauir narrating as we passed gifts left or right as he read. We even had time for some Hand and Foot or Mexican Train, or just visiting until everyone reluctantly headed home as the sun set. Thank you again Joe and Sherry for making this Valentine’s Day so special for all the Mallards. Respectfully submitted, Lenora Murray, Secretary
Seeking SINGLE
Travelers!
This year at the Samboree, the singles will have a
luncheon to attend that will be held on the grounds.
(That means no one will need to find a ride to a
restaurant that is hard to find.) Plan your schedule
to enjoy a free light lunch with dessert,
"entertainment" and time to exchange stories with
other single travelers. Look for the time and location
in your Samboree schedule so you will not be left out.
MARCH…there will be no Meeting… because all officers will be out of
town. But don’t forget…
Area 4 Friendship at Pecan Grove,
Village, March 6-8. Contact Law-
rence & JD Henley or Arkansam
News for more information.
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April 2-5, 2015
April 9-12, 2015
April 16-19, 2015
Texas (Waco)
Louisiana (Shreveport)
Arkansas
(Texarkana)
2014-2015 SAMBOREE SCHEDULE
ROCK CITY SAMS Rock City Sams gathered for our annual Chili Mixer at the home of Steve and Donna Brown on Saturday February 14 followed by our monthly meeting. Eighteen members attended, including four of our newest members, Felix and Carole Hall, and Leonard and Lena Coker. New members Howard and Ruth Wheeler couldn’t make this meeting, but we hope to see them again in March. February has seen travel problems for some of our members. On an extend-ed trip west, Stewart and Risa Russell have had multiple problems, including an accident, a breakdown, and for Risa, a four day hospital stay. Steve and Donna Brown’s trip to volunteer at The Rally in Phoenix, was delayed by icy weather; but once out of Arkansas, they made up for lost time. The Halls and Cokers were also delayed by snow and ice, requiring a stop-over in Texas. They’re back on the road, and headed for Phoenix, as I write this. Rock City Sams are looking forward to another fun campout schedule in 2015, including something new. We will rendezvous in our rigs and caravan for a mystery camp out in September. Wagon Master Steve Brown is keeping the location a closely guarded secret. One thing for sure, we’ll have a fun time no matter where we go.
Rock City SAMs is raffling a Razorback quilt with all pro-ceeds to be used for their chari-ties, Drawing will be held at the
Spring Samboree. Tickets may be purchased from any chapter member. You will not have to be present to win. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
LA PETITE ROCHE La Petite Roche met at the Western Sizzlin’ in Jacksonville for an eatin’ meetin’. With most of our members either out of town or ill we had a very informal meeting. Tom Anderson led us in prayer and Bernie Bauer led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Judy Bauer read the very brief minutes from last month; Katie Ringler gave the Treasurer’s report.
We had an email from Mary Ann Graves letting us know that Jerry has been very ill and in the hospital three times but seems to be doing better now, and they hope to be doing some traveling in the spring. We also had a note about Alma Lea Snow who is recovering from a stroke. She is out of rehab and staying with her daughter Carolyn. We hope to have her back with us soon. We were so glad to have George & Flo McSweeney and Tom and Lois Anderson join us. We’ve missed them. Bernie also let us know that we needed to make our reservations for our Area 6 Friendship soon. Our next camp out will be at Aux Arc Park March 16th - 20th. Meeting was adjourned, and we all grabbed a plate and had a great lunch. Judy Bauer, Secretary
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ROCK AND ROLL THROUGH THE YEARS 2015 ARKANSAS SAMBOREE APRIL 16 - 19
EARLY PARKING: Gates open at 1:00 PM Sunday and there are activities planned beginning Tuesday. GENERAL: Door pr izes Wednesday thru Saturday nights; Interesting seminars held all week TUESDAY, APRIL 14 AM 7:00 Coffee only; 9:30 - Line Dance Lessons; 11:30 - American (Beginner) Sign Language PM Bring your games and learn to play new games; 1:00 - Craft “Decorated Journals”, 3:00 - An informal “First Tim-er Meeting”; 7:00 - Just-for-Fun Sand Bag Baseball WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 AM 7:30 - Coffee and Finger Foods; 7:45 - Golf Scramble; 8:00 - 42 Dominoes/Hand & Foot; 8 - 10 - Bring photos of years past of camping; 10:30 - Line Dance Lessons; 11:30 - American (Intermediate) Sign Language PM 1:30 - Bean Bags/Bull Toss; 5:00 - Bean/Cornbread/Onion Supper; 6:30 - Introduction of Commercial Represent-atives; Entertainment: “Living Proof” THURSDAY, APRIL 16 AM 7:00-8:00 - Biscuits/Gravy; 8:15 - Skip-Bo; 9:00 - Line Dance Lessons; 10:00 - Bocce Ball, 10:00 - First Timers Meeting; 11:00 - Seminar: Camping World; 11:00 - Snack Shack PM 1:00 - Sand Bag Baseball; 3:00 - Craft: Zipper Pins; 3:15 - Veteran Sams meeting; 6:30 - Opening Ceremonies; Costume Contest; Entertainment: Cash Samgo FRIDAY, April 17 AM 7:30 - Coffee and Finger Foods; 8:00 - Sign up for Arts, Crafts, and Flea Market; 8:00 - Dominoes; 8:30 - Horse-shoes/Washers; 9:00 - Line Dance Lessons; 10:00 - Cake Walk; 11:00 - Snack Shack; 11:30 - Ice Cream Social PM 1:00 PARK HOST MEETING; 1:30-4:00 - Fun and Games of Camping through the years; 3:00 - Secretaries’ meeting; 6:30 - Evening Ceremonies; 7:00 - Entertainment: “One More Time” SATURDAY, APRIL 18 AM 7:30 - Coffee and Finger Foods; 8:00 - Arts, Crafts & Flea Market; 8:30 - Turtle Race followed by Egg Toss; 10:00 - Arkansas State Committee Meeting PM 12:30 - Seminar: Potato Guns followed by Potato Gun Competition; 1:00 - Pet Parade; 2:30 - Free Samgo; 5:30 - All Raffle Ticket Drawings and Chinese Auction Drawings; 6:30 - Evening Ceremonies; 7:30 - Entertainment: “Sunday Drive Band” SUNDAY, APRIL 19 AM 7:00 - Coffee and Doughnuts; 8:00 - Non-denominational Worship Service; Special Tribute to deceased chapter members
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2015 Park Host--Bull Shoals State Park
FROM TO Host
March 16 March 30 Vic & Jan Horswell
March 16 March 30 Richard & Jane White
March 30 April 13 Raymond & Delois Staggs
March 30 April 13 Herb & Brenda Johnson
APRIL 16 –APRIL 19 ARKANSAS SAMBOREE
April 20 May 4 Merle & Helen Mennenga
April 20 May 4 Don & Joann Cowell
May 4 May 11 Charles & JoAnn Van Pelt
May 4 May 18 Duane & Joan Johnson
May 11 May 25 Charles & JoAnn Van Pelt
May 18 June 1 Charles & Melinda Wiggs
May 25 June 8 Franklin & Gladys Kirby
June 1 June 15 Jim & Pat Mason
June 8 June 22 Richard & Jane White
June 15 June 29 Bob & Peggy Lomax
June 22 July 6 Johnny & Ann Martin
June 29 July 13 FH & Linda Taweel
July 6 July 20 Stewart & Risa Russell
July 13 July 27 James & Linda Niblett
July 20 Aug 3 Allen & Virlene Claire
July 27 Aug 10 Doug & Helen Tinkle
Aug 3 Aug 17 Lawrence & JD Henley
Aug 10 Aug 24
Aug 17 Aug 31 Lavon & Inell Peace
Aug 24 Sept 7 Curtis & Marzell Carmickle
Aug 31 Sept 14 Jerry & Linda Webb
Sept 7 Sept 21 Dennis & Peggy Card
Sept 14 Sept 28 Steve & Donna Brown
Sept 21 Oct 5 Tom & Girtie VanHoveln
Sept 28 Oct 12 Merle & Helen Mennenga
Oct 5 Oct 19 Arnie & Paulette Smith
Oct 12 Oct 26 Duke & Barbara Monroe
Oct 19 Nov 2 Gene & SuRita Hicklin
Oct 26 Nov 2 Duke & Barbara Monroe
2015 Park Host—Lake Catherine State Park
FROM TO Host
March 16 March 30 GW & Anna Sanders
March 16 March 30 John & Mary Mahurin
March 30 April 13 Dave & Barbara Hogg
March 30 April 13 Wingo & Pat Johnson
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April 20 April 27 Steve & Donna Brown
April 20 May 4 Kirk & Dolly Flanakin
April 27 May 11 Tommy & Vonna Smith
May 4 May 18 Roger & Linda Robbins
May 11 May 25 Bill & Ruby Wortham
May 18 June 1 Bill & Dee Nery
May 25 June 8 Tom & Girtie VanHoveln
June 1 June 15 Rick & Michelle Hittle
June 8 June 22 Bob & Sue Whitley
June 15 June 29 James & Ruth Hairston
June 22 July 6 Richard & Jimmie Barieteau
June 29 July 13 Joe & Linda Wakefield
July 6 July 20 Morris & Mary McKinnon
July 13 July 27 Gene & SuRita Hicklin
July 20 Aug 3 Bob & Ann Scott
July 27 Aug 10 Buzz & Betsy Goodwin
Aug 3 Aug 17 Bud & Jean Wright
Aug 10 Aug 24 AW & Jolly Martin
Aug 17 Aug 31 John & Pat Kincannon
Aug 24 Sept 7 James & Linda Niblett
Aug 31 Sept 14 Bill & Barbara Friday
Sept 7 Sept 21 Billy & Marilyn Hartsfield
Sept 14 Sept 28 Wingo & Pat Johnson
Sept 21 Oct 5 Benny & Vivian Langheld
Sept 28 Oct 12 Randy & Sharon Gibbons
Oct 5 Oct 19 Ken & Marilyn Dixon
Oct 12 Oct 26 Tom & Shirley Blackwell
Oct 19 Nov 2 Roger & Linda Robbins
Oct 26 Nov 2 Tom & Shirley Blackwell
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2015 Park Host—Petit Jean State Park
FROM TO Host
March 16 March 30 Don & Linda Dale
March 16 March 30 Allen & Virlene Claire
March 30 April 13 Rich & Pat Kellison
March 30 April 13 John & Phyllis Prell
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April 20 April 27 Orlan & Molly Abernathy
April 20 May 4 C.W. & Betty Hinton
April 27 May 11 Orlan & Molly Abernathy
May 4 May 18 Ty & Mary Tyson
May 11 May 25 Jim & Jennie Mauldin
May 18 June 1 Bob & Peggy Lomax
May 25 June 8 David & Lenora Murray
June 1 June 15
June 8 June 22 Lawrence & JD Henley
June 15 June 29 Duke & Barbara Monroe
June 22 July 6 Ray & Norma Williford
June 29 July 13 Ed Jette & Donna Aldrich
July 6 July 20 Robert & Nancy Welborn
July 13 July 27 Johnny & Ann Martin
July 20 Aug 3 Tom & Shirley Blackwell
July 27 Aug 10 Elton & Virginia Robbins
Aug 3 Aug 17 Bob & Lisa Duckworth
Aug 10 Aug 24
Aug 17 Aug 31 Don & Iris Schroeder
Aug 24 Sept 7 Joe & Bonnie Galewski
Aug 31 Sept 14 James & Ruth Hairston
Sept 7 Sept 21 Bernie & Judy Bauer
Sept 14 Sept 28 Don & Linda Dale
Sept 21 Oct 5 Roger & Linda Robbins
Sept 28 Oct 12 Paul & Mary Jane Fisher
Oct 5 Oct 19 Bob & Peggy Lomax
Oct 12 Oct 26 James & Linda Niblett
Oct 19 Nov 2 Charles & Kay Shearer
Oct 26 Nov 2
"What is Katy up to this
year?"
Thundering Sams has chosen "Rock and Roll
through the Years" as their theme for the up-
coming Samboree.
To go with their theme, on Friday afternoon,
we will be having "Fun and Games Through
The Years". In addition to some of the board
games that you and your kids probably played
in your camper, we will have such things as a
Hula Hoop contest and Bubble Gum blowing;
and if you have a Yo-Yo, please bring it.
We would also like to see what you and your
camper looked like "through the years" with a
photo display....so dig back through your pic-
tures and scrapbooks and bring us a picture of
you and your camper in the past. If you're
tech savvy and can get it enlarged a bit and
stick it in a frame that will stand on a table, it
will help.
BELLA VISTA TRAVELING SAMS The Bella Vista Traveling Sams held their month-ly meeting February 12 at the Egg & I in Rogers. Wagon Master was Jan Kaylor. Camping dates for the next few months were discussed. In April, the group will go the Diamond Mine at Murfrees-boro before attending the Samboree in Texarkana. May 13-16 the group will go to Nevada, MO for a camp out. May 27- June 1 the group will at-tend the Friendship Campout in Grove, OK. The next meeting will be a luncheon at Acropolis, Bentonville, March
12; and Art & Wil-ma Hamilton are Wagon Masters.
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BELLE POINT SAMS Belle Point Sam Chapter Members met Tuesday at the Village Inn Restaurant for the Febru-ary dinner/meeting. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the meeting went well. On Wednes-day chapter members met at the Rest Area on Hwy 71 South to caravan to Nakatosh Campground in Natchitoches, Louisiana for the night. A couple of the ladies had a big pot of soup for everyone and Ki Johnson also fixed a big pot of rice. The weather was nice enough to eat outside. We planned to head out Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. but it took 3 hours to get the valve stem replaced on a flat tire on the Bogner’s rig. Eventually we ended up at Coushatta, Red Shoes RV Park in Kinder, Louisiana. Gayle Smith had arrived at the park Wednesday and had a crockpot full of ribs ready and two pots of corn on the cob. Once everyone was set-up we each made our own contribution to the delicious meal.
Friday morning four of our rigs had to move to another campground, and Don & Don headed out to find itinerary information. Just before lunch the Don’s made it back and the group got together to decide what to do. Some did lunch in their rig and some went out to a local res-taurant. We spent the afternoon visiting and telling stories until suppertime when we all went to a local Mexican Restaurant. Some came back to their rigs after supper, and the rest of the group went across the street for a gospel music evening.
Saturday morning we visited and told stories until it was time to head to the city of Eunice where Mardi Gras music was being played on the streets lined with various vendors. We had a light lunch in a local coffee shop. Some of us visited the National Parks Museum and all of us went to the National Parks Theater for the Louisiana University explanation of Mardi Gras and the Cajun version of the Grand Ole Opry of Mardi Gras music. At the end of our musical evening some stopped for supper and some came back to the rigs to scrounge up a supper and get ready for bed.
Sunday morning by 10:00 a.m. we left for Church Point, had lunch in a restaurant and set up our lawn chairs to watch Church Point’s Mardi Gras parade. The floats were very colorful and unique, and even the folks on horses were colorful. Everyone caught their fair share of beads, plastic cups, etc. After the parade we carefully made our way out of town and again some stopped for supper and some came back to their rigs to eat and relax prior to bed.
Monday some of the group headed home and later most of the group drove into Kinder and went to lunch at a small Cajun Restaurant then came back to their rigs to relax until the after-noon when we left for the small town of Basile and the restaurant “DI” famous for its Cajun food, revelers and band. We found out the restaurant was full, and it would be at least a 2-hour wait to get in; so we ended up in Eunice at the restaurant “DC”. Some food was good some food not so good.
The weather turned frigid Monday night/Tuesday morning and some of the group had planned to leave Tuesday. The rest of us soon decided to head home as well led via the GPS. It got us to a nice RV Park where we each contributed to the meal and gathered in the Mar-tin’s rig for fellowship and the meal. The next morning the GPS got us out of Shreveport and on I-49 south to Hwy 71 south.
Safe Travels, Ann Martin, Secretary
WHISPERING PINES TRAVELERS As everyone knows Bill & Dee, Tom and myself are in Phoenix, AZ for the Good Sams Rally. Hope everyone is staying warm. We would like to thank everyone for taking care of the meeting for us. Hope to see everyone at Lake Village March 11-14. Whispering Pines Travelers held their business meeting at Western Sizzler in Jacksonville on February 21. The meeting was called to order by V-P Richard Zelnick. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Alle-giance. Two guests were introduced. The minutes were read and approved as read; the Treasurer’s report was also given and approved as read. The Archdeacons celebrated 48 years of mar-riage. We did a fabulous job of singing Happy Birthday to those celebrating! There was no Old Business. New Business—Jeanette Duckworth talked about us saving pop top can tabs. We were 3rd last year with 55# of tabs. We do not have NEAR that amount so far this year. They will be turned in April 23 and we need lots more. Tabs can be from juice, vegetable, sodas, etc. We ONLY need the tab. Ronald McDonald House received about $2,000 last year from our results. Get your tabs to Jeanette ASAP!! Registrations for the Samboree need to be turned in ASAP, too. The return address may be incorrect. Please check it for accuracy. Lisa gave us feedback about our Christmas Party. She talked to Cheryl’s Diner in Cabot. They will do a turkey dinner with dressing, gravy, potatoes (both sweet and white), a green vegetable and a dessert for $27.50 a couple. One problem is that she must be guaranteed 25 couples would attend be-cause they normally do not stay open that late. Her open dates were Decem-ber 11 or 18. Our question to her is, “Would she do it for $30/couple with no guarantee of couples?” Ruby Wortham said we could use her church but the meal would have to be catered. (I know that Golden Corral caters.) That is something we could check into). Bettye Francis has a contact that she will connect with and check out. Under Wagon Master, we were reminded to let Tom and Girtie know if we were going to the Area 4 Friendship at Pecan Grove in Lake Village. It is a Wednesday to Saturday (LEAVE on Saturday). Call them and then make your reservations with Amber at the park. The number is on your Schedule for the year. Motion to adjourn was by Lisa and seconded by Henry. 50/50 pot was $30 and won by Ben Kelley. Respectfully submitted, Bettye Francis
2015 ARKANSAS GOOD SAM STATE STAFF
SPECIAL EVENT COORD. Shirley Freyaldenhoven 1200 E. Siebenmorgan Road Conway, AR 72032 501-428-0200 326394 [email protected]
STATE TREASURER Ann Scott (Bob) 13325 Willow Beach Road North Little Rock, AR 72117 (501) 945-3684 34463737 (501)416-2259 cell [email protected]
Assistant State Directors
STATE DIRECTOR (01/01/13)
Bill Nery (Dee) 1658 Treasure Isle Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-767-8075 1978668 501-282-9582 (Bill cell) [email protected]
STATE CHAPLAIN
James & Ruth Ann Hairston 1306 E 23rd Hope, AR 71801
870-703-2085 42645556 [email protected]
PARKING STAFF Elton & Virginia Robbins 131 Buttrum Rd. Royal, AR 71968 501-767-2021 42424945
and
Frank & Gladys Kirby 4340 N State Hw44 Manila, AR 72442 870-561-3610. 84262236 [email protected]
ASSISTANT SOUND MANAGER Jerry Webb (Linda) P.O. Box 1115 Paragould, AR 72451-1115 Phone# (870)335-6220 [email protected]
PARK HOST COORDINATOR & PHOTOGRAPHER Bob Scott (Ann) 13325 Willow Beach Rd North Little Rock, AR 72117 (501) 945-3684 34463737 (501) 416-0142 cell
STATE SECRETARY/EDITOR Paulette Smith (Arnie) P O Box 653 Lowell, AR 72745 479-644-7461 cell 44494938 479-644-6492 Arnie’s cell [email protected]
GAMES CORDINATOR (INSIDE) (#2) Tom VanHoveln (Girtie) 43 High Circle Austin, AR 72007 501-454-9176 64926132 (Girtie cell) 501-454-9215 [email protected]
AREA 6 Girtie VanHoveln (Tom) 43 High Circle Austin, AR 72007 501-454-9215 64926132 (Tom cell) 501-454-9176 [email protected]
AREA 5 Bernie Bauer (Judy) 28211 Highway 107 Cabot, AR 72023 58666488 Bernie cell 501-920-3784 Judy cell 501-412-8508
[email protected] SOUND MANAGER Tommy Ferrell (Diane) 165 Cottonwood Lane Monticello, AR 71755 870-723-3763 49538085 [email protected]
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR & PIANIST Lavon & Inell Pease 597 Richardson Road Maynard, AR 72444 870-647-2320 43947944 cell (870) 219-4900
GAMES COORDINATOR (INSIDE)
(#1) Ruth Ann Hairston 1306 E 23rd Hope, AR 71801 870-703-2085 42645556 [email protected]
STATE SONG LEADER Charles Wiggs (Melinda) 2501 Skyline Point Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-972-0951 48831358
870-926-2401 48831358
STATE WAGONMASTER C. W. & Betty Hinton 1104 Mayberry Cove West Memphis, AR 72301 870-735-3758 649496 Cell 870-733-5779 [email protected]
REGISTRAR Melinda Wiggs (Charles) 2501 Skyline Point Jonesboro, AR 72404 870-972-0951 48831358 [email protected]
AREA 1 Paulette & Arnie Smith P O Box 653 Lowell , AR 72745 479-644-7461 cell 44494938 479-644-6492 Arnie’s cell [email protected]
AREA 2
Pat & Paul Smith 4639 Wilburn Road Wilburn, AR 72179 501-691-3600 cell 54715958 501-362-4151 cell [email protected]
AREA 3 Charles & JoAnn VanPelt P O Box 2641 Jonesboro, AR 72402 870-588-7274 801594508 [email protected]
AREA 4 Lawrence & J.D. Henley 10202 Hillcrest Road Sherwood, AR 72120 501-749-3254 57757585 870-723-9502 cell [email protected]
STATE ELECTRICIAN Kirk & Dolly Flanakin 500 Lakeshore Drive Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-620-9757 1170844
ASST. STATE WAGONMASTER Junior Watters 275 Swafford Road Mountain View, AR 72560
870-615-1897 54190079 [email protected]
GAMES COORDINATOR (OUTSIDE)
Doug & Helen Tinkle 96 Grant 533 Hensley, AR 72065 501 680-3470 46414991 501-680-3398 (Helen’s cell)
STATE WEBMASTER Ronnie Mooney (Sue) 3633 Independence Dr Bryant, AR 72022 501-681-2343 43419555 [email protected]
ASSISTANT ELECTRICIAN Buzz Goodwin (Betsy Smith) PMB 262 1635 Higdon Ferry Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-276-0292 2235164 [email protected]
EQUIPMENT MANAGER Orlan & Molly Abernathy 1105 Mayberry Cove. West Memphis, AR 72301 870-733-2707 894009 [email protected]
DOOR PRIZE COORDINATORS Bernie Bauer (Judy) 28211 Highway 107 Cabot, AR 72023 58666488 Bernie cell 501-920-3784 Judy cell 501-412-8508 [email protected]
STATE PATCH COORDINATOR Ty & Mary Tyson 1679 Treasure Isle Road Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-767-8960 43614726 Cell: 501-276-1205 [email protected]
COMMERCIAL & ASST. PARK HOST COORDINATORS
Bud & Jean Wright 53 Cliffwood Circle North Little Rock, AR 72118 501-753-5753
Cell:501-590-8715 817583 [email protected]
ASSISTANT HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR Roger & Linda Robbins P O Box 201 Lonsdale, AR 72087 901-485-2030 54793328 [email protected]
REMEMBER THE NEWSLETTER DEADLINE ON THE 25TH OF EACH MONTH.
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR/HISTORIAN Pamela Harrell (Benny) 12617 Clinton Road North Little Rock, AR 72118 501-851-4446 29481371 501-658-1677 (Pamela’s cell) [email protected]
Camping World was on the grounds at the AR Good Sam Spring Samboree and provided invaluable support with
seminars, RV’s on display, a well-stocked booth on the arena floor, and a complement of staff from the North Little
Rock store that included a mechanic whose calendar was full every day of the Samboree.
Samboree attendees made good use of the expertise brought to them by the associates attending the Samboree:
Store Phone Number: 501-219-4420
David Parker Retail Store Manager Extension 1101
Marty Stansbery RV Sales Extension 1209
Robert Minnick Customer Service Extension 1121
Blake Overturff Mechanical Tech
Emily Overturff Retail Sales Register
Stop in the store and let these people know how much Good Sams appreciates all they do for the RV community.
Their help doesn’t stop at the Samboree; they’ll be glad to assist you in any way they can.
Phillip & Courtney Butts
Area 3 Friendship Campout August 18-21, 2015 Arrive on Tuesday, leave on Friday)
Court Square RV Park, 320 Oak Avenue, Mt. View, AR
FULL HOOKUPS- $21.60 FOR 30 AMP, $23.00 FOR 50 AMP
RV Park phone 870-214-1781, please tell them you will be attend-ing the Area 3 Good Sam’s Friendship. The Park has a pot luck and jam session on Tuesday night, so bring a dish and enjoy some music. As of now, we have bingo games and a Chinese auction scheduled. Please bring any gently used items you would be will-ing to donate to the auction. We will also provide hamburgers one night, so bring whatever ‘fixins’ you would like to have with them. More information will follow.
Charles and Jo Ann Van Pelt [email protected]. Charles' cell 870-588-7274
AREA 2 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT September 8-11, 2015
Cloud 9 RV Park- Hot Springs, AR
RV Park Phone: 1-501-262-1996 Full Hookups $27.50
When making reservation, please mention Area 2 Friendship
Watch for a schedule of events in the ARKANSAM NEWS
Paul and Pat Smith - Area 2 ASD
501-691-3600 or 501-362-4151