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LAKE EOLA GOOD SAM’S CHAPTER 68
MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 17, 2011
The meeting was opened by President Charlie Hoelscher at 9:43 AM at Blueberry Hill RV Resort
in Bushnell, FL
Bill Catron gave the invocation and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call indicated 15 rigs were present. One guest was present, Carlton Fountain, son of
Mildred Beck.
Chet Florence moved to accept the November minutes as published, with Lucy Florence
seconding the motion.
The Treasurers report was made by Phyllis Hager as follows:
Starting balance $2470.66
Expenditures 1375.26
Income 1123.00
Ending balance $2218.40
Judy Stewart moved to accept the report with Nancy Harper seconding the motion.
Committee Reports:
ASD: Joe and Debby Weston thanked everyone for the help during the November Samboree.
The Winter Samboree will be Feb 28-Mar 4 at Palatka. The theme is garbage bags and duck
tape.
Wagon master: Bob Stewart distributed a new schedule for 2012. He has talked with the
campground about problems encountered this weekend. He noted that the May campout will be
different in that he will write one check and must collect the money from everyone planning to
attend. Judy Stewart announced she has blank forms for the upcoming Samboree.
Webmaster: Don Harper: The website is up to date. We received a message from an interested
couple which was forwarded to Charlie Hoelscher and Bob Stewart.
Newsletter: Judy Stewart volunteered for the newsletter.
Historians: Nancy Harper / Chet Florence: They are looking for suggestions regarding the
scrapbook.
Sunshine Lady: Joann Durrance: No cards were sent out in the past month. Cards will be sent
to Gale Dreves and to Joan Cotter for her father’s hospitalization.
Sports Director: Ralph Reeves: The second batch of shirts has arrived.
President Charlie Hoelscher thanked the hosts for the weekend.
Correspondence:
A letter from Bob Ward, State Director, was received thanking the chapter for its help in the
November Samboree.
Cornerstone Hospice sent a thank you letter for the $355 donation from the chapter.
Florida Dogs for the Deaf sent a thank you letter for the $311 donation from the chapter.
President Charlie Hoelscher read the letter from the state regarding nominations for State
Director. The chapter is nominating Joe and Debbie Weston for that post and the Secretary was
instructed to complete the form and return it.
Old Business
Mildred Beck donated her husband’s gavel to the president since the current gavel was so small.
The new gavel is approximately 2 feet in length.
Bill Catron announced that Leo and Linda Woodward were collecting can goods for charity.
New Business
The officers for 2012 were sworn in:
Morris Durrance, President
Chris Catron, Vice President
Phylis Hager, Treasurer
Kay Williams, Secretary
Certificates of appreciation were given to the outgoing officers and the committee chairs. Chet
Florence presented a plaque to outgoing President Charlie Hoelscher.
Birthdays this month: Chris Catron
Anniverseries: Paul and Mildred Beck, 44 years
Bill Catron received an award for the “big dummy” act during the Samboree.
JB Hager moved to adjourn with Jim Coffman seconding at 10:18 AM
The 50-50 was won by Charlie Hoelscher for $50.
Respectfully submitted
Don Harper, Secretary