Area 5 has been - Arkansas Good Sams

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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."
VOLUME 30 NUMBER 3
Published By And For Arkansas Good Sams
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 running 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!
March 2015
Area 5 has been
CANCELLED
Due to chapter closings and
other issues affecting the
members in chapters, the Area
5 Friendship Campout in May.
has been forced to cancel.
Please contact Bernie if you
have questions.
Email: b1411@aol.com.
Phone: 501-920-3784
Bernie and Judy Bauer
Area 5 ASD
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 3 Friendship Campout
August 18-21, 2015 Arrive on Tuesday, leave on Friday)
Court Square RV Park, 320 Oak Avenue, Mt. View, AR
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 Arkansas Roadrunners whose 6 member rigs need help to continue this
project. Please call Pat Smith at 501-362-4151 if you are interested in this opportunity.
FULL HOOKUPS- $21.60 FOR 30 AMP, $23.00 FOR 50 AMP
RV Park phone 870-214-1781, please tell them you will be attending 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 willing 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 cevanpelt@suddenlink.net.
Charles' cell 870-588-7274
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.
FROM THE DIRECTORS
Check other locations in this newsletter for more
of this year’s exciting Samboree programming!!
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
Another month has quickly gone by...
The Rally was quite a success; we had lots of fun
with all the Arkansas volunteers. We all worked
hard and some went on to have a mini vacation
after the event. At the present time , we are
wrapping up loose ends for our Spring Samboree.
We’re gearing up for a big crowd with lots of fun
and games. Please read the entirety of this newsletter. There will be some information you might
need to know about what's on the agenda.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
Hope the winter weather is over because we
know everyone is ready for Spring, so enjoy the
days ahead; and will see everyone at the Samboree.
We will be leaving again for a Directors’ Meeting
in Waco, then staying for the Texas Samboree.
Then it’s on to the Louisiana Samboree before we
get to ours in Texarkana. Many of our members
are planning on going to TX and LA as well.
We do have a chapter to decorate next year’s
stage and also the stage in 2017..yeah!! Thank
you! A special "THANKS" once again to everyone
who makes our Samboree a success. We cannot
do it without Y’all!!!
Bill and Dee
Love the Lord with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind,
all your strength.... Mark 12:30
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DRESS UP FOR OUR FIRST EVER COSTUME CONTEST
PLEASE—NO GAMES DURING ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment: “GINA and COUNTRY GRASS”
BELLE POINT SAMS
The morning of March 6 representatives from the Belle Point
Sam chapter went to Sparks Hospital in Ft Smith to present
Toni Holohan of the Maternity Department with approximately
50 pillows for their NeoNatal Unit.
The pillows are positioning
pillows used to stabilize
the preemies in whatever
position the staff needs
them in for their care.
Arkansam News
2015
BELLE POINT SAMS
Belle Point Sam chapter members met at the Rest Area on I-40 near Sallisaw,
Oklahoma where Otis Edwards led the caravan to Brushy Lake City Park for the
March 2015 Campout.
Paulette’s
Palette
Once everyone was set up we gathered up at the Park’s heated shed for our
meeting followed by a delicious Chili & Hot Dog supper provided by our Wagon
Masters – the Edwards – with sides and desserts. After supper we continued
with the fellowship swapping more stories until almost dark when everyone
headed back to their rigs and Sue Boettcher headed home.
Have you registered for the 2015 Samboree? To avoid the late registration
rate, yours must be received by Melinda Wiggs, our Registrar, by April 1.
The form is available on the arkansasgoodsams.org website. Note that there
is a new registration category for the working people who aren’t able to
arrive before Friday. Also, scattered throughout this issue is the full 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 or Friday, you’ll find there
are activities every day for everyone. Entertainment 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.
Singles, mark your calendar to attend the luncheon at the Samboree! Singles
will be meeting on Wednesday at 12:15 to enjoy a light lunch and wonderful
fellowship. Look for the sign-up sheet while you are standing in line to
register. We are hoping that "Sam's Single Time" will become a Samboree
tradition.!
If you Park Host at Bull Shoals, Lake Catherine or Petit Jean, be sure to
check the revised schedules on pages 8&9 of this issue. The Park Host
meeting at the Samboree is on Friday at 1:00 PM. (If you participate in
this program, you must attend this meeting to continue your eligibility.)
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 information 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.
Many of our Arkansas members will be on their way to the TX Samboree in
Waco April 2-5 followed by the Louisiana Samboree in Shreveport April 912. These folks are like Arkansas’ extended family. Support them with
your presence if at all possible.
A reminder for chapter secretaries and presidents: Changes only to your
chapter’s roster are due the first week in April for the First Qtr of 2015 to
AR State Secretary Paulette Smith. DO NOT send your updated complete
roster, only the changes. You can send these to Paulette by showing the
“change” on the roster form provided you or a simple email. Again, do not
send your updated, complete roster. It isn’t possible to separate the changes and National wants the changes only! Thank you for your help.
Wednesday morning we again gathered at the Park’s heated shed for our potluck breakfast. We had two breakfast casseroles, biscuits & gravy, hash
browns, grits, donuts, etc. and enough left over to have another breakfast
Thursday morning.
Wednesday we loaded up in our vehicles and drove over to Wild Horse BBQ for
lunch. Everyone enjoyed their meal and some even brought some home for
later. Later that afternoon we gathered at the Martin’s rig to watch John put
together his Berry Medley cobbler and cook it in his Lodge Dutch oven with
charcoal on his new Lodge
Dutch oven cooking table. Once the cobbler was cooked we all headed to the
heated shed to enjoy this treat, and everyone declared it the best yet; but he
still needed a little more practice! We stayed in the warm shed enjoying the
good fellowship and swapping more stories until bedtime.
Thursday morning we had our second potluck breakfast with yesterday’s leftovers plus scrambled eggs with cheese. No one had any trouble getting full, and
we spent the rest of the morning in the heated facility, enjoying the fellowship
and the telling of stories.
By noon we headed back to our individual rigs to put away leftover food and
clean dishes as needed. The Jones and the Schroeders packed up and left the
park due to commitments. The rest of the afternoon was spent with the men
getting together to discuss tire issues and supervise one guy washing his rig.
The gals got together in one rig and spent the afternoon doing hand sewing and
talking.
Thursday afternoon we loaded up in our vehicles and drove over to the local
Italian restaurant Roma’s where we had a delicious meal, and all of us got a togo-box.
Friday morning at 9:30 a.m., remaining members met up at the heated shed for
another potluck breakfast from the leftovers then sat around enjoying the good
fellowship and telling more stories.
I want to again remind everyone that we have a permanent change of address. You will always be able to reach me by phone: Paulette 479-6447461 or Arnie 644-6492.
Later some packed up and headed home due to commitments; others paid for
another night because they didn’t want to pack up and dump in the rain. Late
Friday afternoon those left drove into Sallisaw to Braums for a tasty treat.
Please use the AR mailing address (P.O. Box 653, Lowell, AR 72745) for the
May and June issues of the newsletter or send me an email with your articles
(redhead.smith2002@gmail.com).
Saturday the rest of us packed up and headed home until the next campout.
Deadline each month is the 25th.
Safe Travels
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.
Ann Martin, Secretary
Paulette
Phillip & Courtney
Butts
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QUEEN WILHELMINA GOOD SAMS
The Queen Wilhelmina Good Sams camped at Lake Fort Smith State Park, March 17-20, 2015. This was the first time that
this group had camped at this Park. The Park is beautiful with panoramic views of the mountains and lake. Three couples
traveled this trip.
The three couples went to Ft. Smith and Alma shopping. A to Z in Alma was visited two days. Wingo Johnson took Pat Johnson, Carolyn Wood, and Bettie Montgomery to A to Z the second day. Such bargains they “thought” they got. So many neat
things were available.
The crew met on Tuesday night at the Wood’s rig for hot dogs and Pat Johnson had Cream Cheese Pecan Pie squares for
dessert. This was her first time to make this recipe and it was deemed a success. Wednesday, with liquid sunshine falling,
found them at Wingo and Pat Johnson’s rig eating steaks. Everyone was thankful for having a place to eat inside as it was
also cold. Thursday after the business meeting, the group went to Alma to Merle’s Steakhouse for dinner. We were joined
by Jill Mouring, Jim and Betty Montgomery’s daughter. Also Glenna, one of the owners, came to visit. She and husband,
Merle, have a daughter who is married to Jim and Bettie Montgomery’s grandson.
The Queen Wilhelmina Good Sams will camp at Blue Mountain, Waveland Park, the first week of April. At this time, Wingo
and Pat Johnson will be serving as Park Host at Lake Catherine State Park. We will have two rigs represent us at the Samboree.
Other campouts are scheduled for Crater of Diamonds, Lake Catherine, Beaver Lake, Branson, Bull Shoals, Aux Arc, and
Greer’s Ferry.
Happy Trails,
Pat Johnson, QWGS Secretary
ROCK CITY SAMS
Rock City Sams’ March campout was held March 12-15 at J & J RV Park in Hot Springs, AR. Only five rigs made the campout, but more
members made the meeting on Saturday morning, and stayed for the sewing afterwards.
Roger and Linda Robbins served as campout hosts for March and organized a potluck for Friday night. Roger’s smoked chicken was a big
hit. I had a taste of the leftovers at Saturday’s lunch, after the meeting, and can attest to the finger-licking goodness. Peggy and Bob Bundy stopped by for the potluck on Friday night. They are considering joining our chapter. They intended to camp, but soggy ground did not
allow them to get the RV out without damaging the lawn. They’ll be back in the future. Two couples joined our chapter during the meeting.
We’re happy to welcome Cindy and Ed Cones of Little Rock, and Fran and Manny Werfelmann of Hot Springs Village. Oh, boy! New talent
to tap!
Speaking of talent, after the meeting the ladies of the chapter got busy sewing. Project Planner, Ann Scott, organized materials, tools, and
talent for making post-surgery comfort pillows and teaching dolls for Arkansas Children’s’ Hospital. The ladies quickly set up an informal
assembly line and knocked out 75 pillows and 26 dolls. All agreed, many hands make light work, and a fun time.
Rock City Sams’ members are making plans to attend the Samboree in Texarkana in April and Area 6 Friendship in North Little Rock in May.
Submittd by Donna Brown
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PECAN GROVE RV PARK
3768 Hwy 65
LakeVillage, AR 71653
(870)265-3005
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GOOD SAM MALLARDS
(This is the Mallards’ take on the Area 4 Friendship!)
Our first campout for 2015 was held at Pecan Grove March 11-14, which was the Area 4 Friendship. Although
only 5 Mallards were in attendance; we made up in enthusiasm what we lacked in numbers. Even the rain and
muddy grounds didn’t slow us down.
Shirley Blackwell presided over our short official chapter meeting between activities. Martha Hosto sent word
that our April campout will be at Willow Beach April 9-11. We voted to give 2 $10 door prizes for the April Samboree. We learned that next year’s Friendship will be at the same place, but on May 4-5-6 instead of in March.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned so we could get back to partying!
The Friendship was full of activities for everyone. Wednesday opened with the outdoor games of washer toss
and poor man’s golf. After a great dinner of fried fish, fries and slaw furnished by our hosts J.D. and Lawrence
Henley, it was time for beanbag baseball: Dave Murray scored one of only three home runs, while the other
team was scoreless! We even had enough energy to play a few hands of SkipBo before it was time for lights out.
Thursday, in spite of the rain, we played the indoor game tournaments, which found the Mallards earning quite a
few awards in SkipBo, Sequence and Hand & Foot. But no Mallard won in the dominoes tournament; we needed
some Hostos. That evening everyone was treated to a great meal by the campground owners. We again had
desserts from all the Friendship participants. And, there was time for more games (just for fun) after dinner.
Friday we were treated to a great pancake and sausage breakfast by the Henleys with chef duties by Tommy
Blackwell and others. It was really great and kept our minds off the on-again, off-again rains. That afternoon
was the always amusing Chinese Auction. Friday evening was the pot luck followed by the skit presentations.
The Mallards won second place with our skit, “A Sign from God” which brought lots of laughs from the audience.
Saturday after an egg casserole breakfast that was delicious we had a short gospel singing and devotions.
Then it was time to pack up and head for home.! All in all, it was great to get the camper on the road after a long
winter. It was also relaxing to sit around that nice warm wood stove and visit with so many old friends again,
especially if you got one of those comfortable rockers. THANK YOU again to J.D. and Lawrence Henley for another SUPER FRIENDSHIP!
Submitted by Lenora Murray
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.
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AREA 4 Friendship Campout Game Winnders
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
WINNER
GAME
WINNER
Skip Bo:
1st
Shirley Blackwell/
Lenora Murray
2nd
Tommy Blackwell/
Sylvia Traylor
Hand & Foot
1st
Shirley Blackwell/
Dee Nery
2nd
Pat Collier/
Pat Smith
Sequence
1st
Lenora Murray/
Linda Niblett
2nd
Shirley Blackwell/
Pat Collier
Dominoes
1st
James Elmore
2nd
Ray Williford
Men: Singles
1st
James Niblett
2nd
Tommy Blackwell
Women: Singles
1st
Norma Williford
2nd
Claudia Horton
Men
1st
Ray Williford
2nd
Roger Reeves
Women
2nd
Claudia Horton
2nd
Marie Elmore
Men
1st
Kenneth Dixon
2nd
James Niblett
Women
2nd
Dee Nery
2nd
Pat Collier
Washers
Poor Man’s
Golf
PLEASE PICK UP ALL PHOTOS YOU
HAVE ON DISPLAY BY 12:00 NOON
Bean Bag
1:30-4:00
FUN AND GAMES OF CAMPING THROUGH THE YEARS
BY KATY WEAVER, SPECIAL GAME COORDINATOR
7:30
7:00
Bean Bag Baseball
Entertainment: “SUNDAY DRIVE BAND-
Entertainment: “ONE MORE TIME”
First Place
2nd Place
James Elmore
Shirley Blackwell
Jack Godwin
Pat Collier
Joy Godwin
Pat Gilbert
Bill Hartsfield
Claudia Horton
Lenora Murray
Dee Nery
Dave Murray
James Niblett
Bill Nery
Linda Reeves
Linda Niblett
Roger Reeves
Norma Williford
F H Taweel
Ray Williford
Linda Taweel
SNOOPER SAM WANTS TO KNOW?
WHAT DODGE TRUCK OWNER HAD TO HAVE HIS
FIVER PULLED OUT BY A CHEVROLET TRUCK?
GENERAL INFORMATION
SIGN IN
ROCK & ROLL THRU THE YEARS
DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS
REGISTRATION TIMES
TUESDAY thru THURSDAY
9:00—11:00AM 1:00—3:00 PM
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Rock City SAMs is r affling a
Razorback quilt with all proceeds
to be used for their charities,
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.
DERRICK CITY SAMS
During the Friendship Campout on Friday, March13,
2015 Derrick City Sams held their chapter meeting at
Pecan Grove RV Park at Lake Village, AR. There
were 6 rigs present and one walk in.
President Marilyn Hartsfield called the meeting to order at 10:30 am. Joy Godwin was the acting Secretary. Plans were made to go back to Pecan Grove for
Friendship next year.
Everyone enjoyed the food and fellowship.
2014-2015
SAMBOREE
SCHEDULE
Texas (Waco)
April 2-5, 2015
Louisiana
(Shreveport)
April 9-12, 2015
Arkansas
(Texarkana)
Reported by: Vona Smith
April 16-19, 2015
NORTH EAST ARKANSAS TRAVELERS (N.E.A.T.)
I believe that all of our snowbirds have returned to their roosts. Hopefully we will have a large turnout at the Samboree in April as well as at Jacksonport State Park in May. President Pease wants to start out the year with a big bang!
Here is our camping schedule for the year:
April 16-19
May 11-15
June 8-12
July 7-10
August 18-21
Sept. 7-11
OcT. 12-16
Samboree @ Texarkana
Jacksonport State Park, Newport AR 870-523-2141
Mt. View RV Park, Mt. View, AR 870-269-3758
Golden Pond, Shirley, AR 501-723-8212
Area 3 Friendship @ Court Square RV Park, Mt. View, AR 870-214-1781
Davidsonville State Park, Pocahontas, AR 870-892-4708
Lake Charles State Park, Powhatan, AR 870-878-6595
May you always find smooth roads and level sites. Jo Ann
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2015 Park Host—Petit Jean State Park
FROM
TO
Host
March 16
March 30
Bob & Peggy Loimax
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
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
Duke & Barbara Monroe
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
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"What is Katy up to this year?"
Thundering Sams has chosen "Rock and
Roll Through the Years" as their theme for
the upcoming 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
(remember Hi-Ho Cherry-O), 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 pictures 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.
AND, we will be having a Costume Contest
this year, “Through the Years” covers
flapper days to the present with cell
phones stuck in our ear! So get out your
poodle skirt, Nehru jacket, bell bottom
jeans & hippie beads, flapper dress, big
shoulder pads or your polyester leisure
suit! It will be fun to see what we all wore
during our ‘hay days.’
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2015 Park Host--Bull Shoals State Park
2015 Park Host—Lake Catherine State Park
FROM
TO
Host
FROM
TO
Host
March 16
March 30
Roger & Linda Robbins
March 16
March 30
GW & Anna Sanders
March 16
March 30
Richard & Jane White
March 16
March 30
John & Mary Mahurin
March 30
April 13
Raymond & Delois Staggs
March 30
April 13
David & Brenda Miller
March 30
April 13
Herb & Brenda Johnson
March 30
April 13
Wingo & Pat Johnson
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APRIL 16 –APRIL 19 ARKANSAS SAMBOREE
April 20
May 4
Merle & Helen Mennenga
April 20
April 27
Steve & Donna Brown
April 20
May 4
Don & Joann Cowell
April 20
May 4
Kirk & Dolly Flanakin
May 4
May 11
Charles & JoAnn Van Pelt
April 27
May 11
Tommy & Vonna Smith
May 4
May 18
Duane & Joan Johnson
May 4
May 18
Roger & Linda Robbins
May 11
May 25
Charles & JoAnn Van Pelt
May 11
May 25
Bill & Ruby Wortham
May 18
June 1
Charles & Melinda Wiggs
May 18
June 1
Bill & Dee Nery
May 25
June 8
Franklin & Gladys Kirby
May 25
June 8
Tom & Girtie VanHoveln
June 1
June 15
Jim & Pat Mason
June 1
June 15
Rick & Michelle Hittle
June 8
June 22
Richard & Jane White
June 8
June 22
Bob & Sue Whitley
June 15
June 29
Bob & Peggy Lomax
June 15
June 29
James & Ruth Hairston
June 22
July 6
Johnny & Ann Martin
June 22
July 6
Richard & Jimmie Barieteau
June 29
July 13
FH & Linda Taweel
June 29
July 13
Joe & Linda Wakefield
July 6
July 20
Stewart & Risa Russell
July 6
July 20
Morris & Mary McKinnon
July 13
July 27
James & Linda Niblett
July 13
July 27
Gene & SuRita Hicklin
July 20
Aug 3
Allen & Virlene Claire
July 20
Aug 3
Bob & Ann Scott
July 27
Aug 10
Doug & Helen Tinkle
July 27
Aug 10
Buzz & Betsy Goodwin
Aug 3
Aug 17
Lawrence & JD Henley
Aug 3
Aug 17
Bud & Jean Wright
Aug 10
Aug 24
Herb & Brenda Johnson
Aug 10
Aug 24
AW & Jolly Martin
Aug 17
Aug 31
Lavon & Inell Peace
Aug 17
Aug 31
John & Pat Kincannon
Aug 24
Sept 7
Curtis & Marzell Carmickle
Aug 24
Sept 7
James & Linda Niblett
Aug 31
Sept 14
Jerry & Linda Webb
Aug 31
Sept 14
Bill & Barbara Friday
Sept 7
Sept 21
Dennis & Peggy Card
Sept 7
Sept 21
Billy & Marilyn Hartsfield
Sept 14
Sept 28
Steve & Donna Brown
Sept 14
Sept 28
Wingo & Pat Johnson
Sept 21
Oct 5
Tom & Girtie VanHoveln
Sept 21
Oct 5
Benny & Vivian Langheld
Sept 28
Oct 12
Merle & Helen Mennenga
Sept 28
Oct 12
Randy & Sharon Gibbons
Oct 5
Oct 19
Arnie & Paulette Smith
Oct 5
Oct 19
Ken & Marilyn Dixon
Oct 12
Oct 26
Duke & Barbara Monroe
Oct 12
Oct 26
Tom & Shirley Blackwell
Oct 19
Nov 2
Gene & SuRita Hicklin
Oct 19
Nov 2
Roger & Linda Robbins
Oct 26
Nov 2
Duke & Barbara Monroe
Oct 26
Nov 2
Tom & Shirley Blackwell
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who provide good
service.
44 RV sites (27 pull-throughs) designed for the largest RV. Free wireless internet, bathhouse, and laundry. Located on the White River, 2.5 mile walking
trail, golf packages available. Pets accepted.
WHIISPERING PINES TRAVELERS
Whispering Pines Travelers meeting held at Western Sizzler in
Jacksonville, AR. Meeting was called to order by President
Tom VanHoveln. Tom led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brother Ben gave a pray for the meeting. Tom introduced our
guest James Daugherty who wished to join our chapter; so we
voted him in as our member!
Roll call with the new member told us we had 13 rigs present
counting the Lomax’s who were park hosting. Minutes were
read and accepted as read; the Treasurer’s report was read
and accepted as read.
Lisa gave us an update us on plans for the Christmas Party.
Some wanted to change the time to 5 pm so Lisa is going to
check this out. The time will be finalized at the next meeting;
the price will be $30.00/couple. These arrangements were
voted on and passed: Cheryl’s Diner in Cabot December 18th.
We will be selling 50/50 tickets at the Samboree so we can
give more to our charities which will be the same charities as
last year: Open Arms and Camp Sunshine. We also need
some volunteers to man the table at the Samboree to sell tickets. The drawing will be on Saturday evening. The meeting
for April will be11:45 am on Friday after you pick up ice cream.
Meeting will follow.
Wagon Master Notes -- April 15-19 Samboree; May 14-17 Area
6 Friendship, North Little Rock River Front RV Park. (There
are a few sites left.) June 10-14 Grove, OK (you need to get
with Ed Jette for reservations.) Going to the Truck Museum.
July 21-26 Mt. View (have to make your reservations with Mt
View RV Park 1-870-269-3758). September 16-20 Petti Jean
State Park. Duke said they have another group that same
weekend so everyone needs to make their reservations ASAP!
The 50/50 was $23.00 and won by Phyllis Plunk.
Meeting was adjourned with 1st by Duke Monroe and seconded
by Ed Jette.
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Address:
Phone
Website:
Email:
740 Denton Ferry Road, Cotter, AR
870-435-7275 or 800-2175-5611
www.dentonrv.com
bill@dentonrv.com
AREA 4 FRIENDSHIP IS ENJOYED BY MANY…….
A huge thank you to all those who braved the rain and came to
the Friendship. We considered adding a game of Mud Wrestling
but everyone said their rigs were already too muddy! There were
23 rigs plus one couple in a motel and two walk-ins.
Everyone seemed to have a great time though sloshing through
mud. It is always a good time gathering around the big pot-bellied
stove for visiting. There were several absent couples who were
certainly missed.
Wednesday night Lawrence and JD furnished the meal of fish,
French fries and coleslaw. A special thanks to Tommy Blackwell
and Tommy Ferrell for cooking. Thursday night the Bunkers
served a good meal of pork loin. Friday morning was the third
free meal for the week of sausage and pancakes. Friday night was
potluck; and, oh, there was so much food served up! Just trying
to get a bite of each item made for a huge plate (but many of us
tried). Desserts all 3 nights were scrumptious and got gobbled
down.
Game competition was heavy and the games were played with
enthusiasm. Out of 42 attendees 33 played at least one game
(many played all). Game winners are named separately. Check
out the results on page 5 of this newsletter. We were honored to
have several special guests: Bill & Dee Nery, State Directors; Pat
& Paul Smith, Area 2 ASD’s; Tom & Shirley Blackwell, Past State
Director and Area 4 ASD; and James Stinson, Area 4’s First ASD.
Big Pines set up the Chinese and Silent Auctions. Thanks to all
those who bought tickets or made bids which brought in $518.
There were two skits for Friday night. Those who missed the Mallards’ “floozy” with her “drunk” and Rough n’ Ready’s “George
Burns/Gracie Allen” need to check it out next year. Saturday
morning Jack & Joy Godwin treated all to a breakfast casserole.
Afterward hymns were sung and Ray Williford gave an inspirational devotion and sent all to pack up with a prayer for safe journeys.
(see photos on back page)
Arkansam News
2015
2015 ARKANSAS GOOD SAM STATE STAFF
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)
dnery@sbcglobal.net
REGISTRAR
Melinda Wiggs (Charles)
2501 Skyline Point
Jonesboro, AR 72404
870-972-0951
48831358
skyline2501@yahoo.com
STATE SECRETARY/EDITOR STATE TREASURER
Paulette Smith (Arnie)
P O Box 653
Lowell, AR 72745
479-644-7461 cell
44494938
479-644-6492 Arnie’s cell
redhead.smith2002@gmail.com
SPECIAL EVENT COORD.
Shirley Freyaldenhoven
1200 E. Siebenmorgan Road
Conway, AR 72032
501-428-0200
326394
dftaz1@aol.com
Ann Scott (Bob)
13325 Willow Beach Road
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-3684
34463737
(501)416-2259 cell
ascott133@att.net
STATE CHAPLAIN
James & Ruth Ann Hairston
1306 E 23rd
Hope, AR 71801
870-703-2085
42645556
jghairston@sbcglobal.net
Assistant State
Directors
AREA 1
Paulette & Arnie Smith
P O Box 653
Lowell , AR 72745
479-644-7461 cell
44494938
479-644-6492 Arnie’s cell
redhead.smith2002@gmail.com
AREA 2
Pat & Paul Smith
4639 Wilburn Road
Wilburn, AR 72179
501-691-3600 cell
54715958
501-362-4151 cell
paulandpatsmith@gmail.com
STATE WAGONMASTER
C. W. & Betty Hinton
1104 Mayberry Cove
West Memphis, AR 72301
870-735-3758
649496
Cell 870-733-5779
DillPickle938@aol.com
ASST. STATE WAGONMASTER
Junior Watters
275 Swafford Road
Mountain View, AR 72560
870-615-1897
54190079
juniorwatters@yahoo.com
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
GDKirby@centurytel.com
SOUND MANAGER
Tommy Ferrell (Diane)
165 Cottonwood Lane
Monticello, AR 71755
870-723-3763
49538085
twferr@gmail.com
EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Orlan & Molly Abernathy
1105 Mayberry Cove.
West Memphis, AR 72301
870-733-2707
894009
amolly36@gmail.com
STATE ELECTRICIAN
Kirk & Dolly Flanakin
500 Lakeshore Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-620-9757
1170844
STATE PATCH COORDINATOR
Ty & Mary Tyson
1679 Treasure Isle Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-767-8960
43614726
Cell: 501-276-1205
tymary@aol.com
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR/
HISTORIAN
Pamela Harrell (Benny)
12617 Clinton Road
North Little Rock, AR 72118
501-851-4446
29481371
501-658-1677 (Pamela’s cell)
pdharrell257@yahoo.com
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR
& PIANIST
Lavon & Inell Pease
597 Richardson Road
Maynard, AR 72444
870-647-2320
43947944
cell (870) 219-4900
DOOR PRIZE COORDINATORS
Bernie Bauer (Judy)
28211 Highway 107
Cabot, AR 72023 58666488
Bernie cell 501-920-3784
Judy cell 501-412-8508
b1411@aol.com
GAMES CORDINATOR (INSIDE)
(#2) Tom VanHoveln (Girtie)
43 High Circle
Austin, AR 72007
501-454-9176
64926132
(Girtie cell) 501-454-9215
vgirtie@yahoo.com
ASSISTANT SOUND MANAGER
Jerry Webb (Linda)
P.O. Box 1115
Paragould, AR 72451-1115
Phone# (870)335-6220
Lg9322@aol.com
ASSISTANT ELECTRICIAN
Buzz Goodwin (Betsy Smith)
PMB 262
1635 Higdon Ferry Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-276-0292
2235164
goodwinpaul@att.net
ASSISTANT HOSPITALITY
COORDINATOR
Roger & Linda Robbins
P O Box 201
Lonsdale, AR 72087
901-485-2030
54793328
anroadrider@yahoo.com
GAMES COORDINATOR (INSIDE)
(#1) Ruth Ann Hairston
1306 E 23rd
Hope, AR 71801
870-703-2085
42645556
jghairston@sbcglobal.net
GAMES COORDINATOR (OUTSIDE)
Doug & Helen Tinkle
96 Grant 533
Hensley, AR 72065
501 680-3470
46414991
501-680-3398 (Helen’s cell)
helen.tinkle@yahoo.com
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 SONG LEADER
Charles Wiggs (Melinda)
2501 Skyline Point
Jonesboro, AR 72404
870-972-0951
48831358
870-926-2401
48831358
REMEMBER THE NEWSLETTER DEADLINE ON THE 25TH OF EACH MONTH.
AREA 3
Charles & JoAnn VanPelt
P O Box 2641
Jonesboro, AR 72402
870-588-7274
801594508
cevanpelt@suddenlink.net
AREA 4
Lawrence & J.D. Henley
10202 Hillcrest Road
Sherwood, AR 72120
501-749-3254
57757585
870-723-9502 cell
henleyarea4@hotmail.com
AREA 5
Bernie Bauer (Judy)
28211 Highway 107
Cabot, AR 72023
58666488
Bernie cell 501-920-3784
Judy cell 501-412-8508
b1411@aol.com
AREA 6
Girtie VanHoveln (Tom)
43 High Circle
Austin, AR 72007
501-454-9215
64926132
(Tom cell) 501-454-9176
vgirtie@yahoo.com
STATE WEBMASTER
Ronnie Mooney (Sue)
3633 Independence Dr
Bryant, AR 72022
501-681-2343
43419555
Jmoonman@att.net
COMMERCIAL & ASST. PARK HOST
COORDINATORS
Bud & Jean Wright
53 Cliffwood Circle
North Little Rock, AR 72118
501-753-5753
Cell:501-590-8715
817583
budwright5753@sbcglobal.net
AREA 2 FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT
September 8-11, 2015
Cloud 9 RV Park- Hot Springs, AR
VENDORS
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
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
Aunt Betty’s and Uncle Genos
Paul and Pat Smith - Area 2 ASD
paulandpatsmith@gmail.com
501-691-3600 or 501-362-4151
Dri-Wash’n Guard/DWG Waterless Products
Kitchen Craft Cookware
Pilot Flying J
Signs and Such
SkyMed
Verde Environmental, MicroBlaze
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:
David Parker
Marty Stansbery
Robert Minnick
Blake Overturff
Emily Overturff
501-219-4420
Retail Store Manager
RV Sales
Customer Service
Mechanical Tech
Retail Sales Register
Extension 1101
Extension 1209
Extension 1121
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.