TRI  CITY SAMS
JUNE 21, 2014

The June meeting, held at King Phillips in Lake George, NY, was called to order by Vice President Chuck at 10:40 AM with the Pledge to the Flag.  The “Good Sam” song was sung.

Present: Chuck, Connie, Darlene, Diane, Doris, Ev, Gil, Janet, John, Joyce, Rich and Wendy.  Total present for meeting was 12.  We had a total of eight units this weekend. 

The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved.  The treasury showed a balance of $000.00.  There was a question on one of the entries; we believe it is a typo.  Chuck will check with George.  Report will be filed for audit.    

Correspondence – A note from Tonya with a thank you from Saratoga Hospital for the red roses that were left over from the Samboree, each resident received one.  Thank you note from Cheryl for the donation to help pay for her medical bills.  She is doing well and glad to be home.  A note from Angela saying it was her RV camper that was sold not her mobile home.  Her truck also sold.  She still reads books, not using a kindle.  Note from Joe S. saying he is OK but Louise seems to have less stamina but holding up pretty well.  They now have a 2012 Jayco ultralight travel traveler.  Sold their Savanna at Camping World.  They have joined a new chapter near where they live.  Joe also has a lot of stuff that needs to be turned over to us.  


Committees:  
*   Chaplain / Sunshine -- no report.
*   Sickness/Distress – We need to call Tonya – Bob (who was a past member) has said his cancer is back, it would be nice to send him a card.   
*  Samboree – theme this year is Carnival Games, we will have a ring toss.  Ev said she saw a “X” with pegs, Chuck made one and Janet will paint it.  We have nine 3” pvc rings.  We need to judge the distance for the throw when we get there.  There was a sale of 24 16.9 oz bottles of water for $2.22, members thought this was a good idea.  Maybe an extra raffle ticket fora ringer.  We will be giving away magnetic bookmarkers.  Wendy has offered to make a balloon puppy, this could be used for second place.  The grill will be for first place winner.  Darlene has some decorations she will bring with her.   The Samboree said it will have some tours but did not list them.  We will have out pot-luck on Friday and go out on Saturday for dinner.  

Schedule ~ 7/10-13 Samboree; 7/17-20  Pine Hollow, Vt.; 7/24-27 Royal Mountain (Doris said no deposit is needed however, she does need a head count).  8/7-10 Vermont Good Sam; 8/14 Arrowhead; 9/18-20 King Phillips, and October 9-13 Saratoga RV which is Columbus Day weekend.  June 11-13, 2015 is scheduled for King Phillips.  Reminder all deposits are now $40.

Unfinished business

Tri City Sams need officers, our election is in October for the years 2015 and 2016.  A full slate is available.

Our checks still have the past treasurer’s address on them, instead of replacing them, we will draw a line through the address and continue to use them.  We have used 19 checks in the last two years, and for that amount of checks it is not worth replacing the checks.

New Business – We have a new acting President until October  – Thank you, Connie for stepping forward to volunteer for this position. We currently have pro-tem positions of treasurer and secretary filled.  
Announcements 

50/50 – $7 won by Darlene ($7 to treasury)

Activities were discussed.  Examples were Mexican train and a boat ride maybe in September (Diane will obtain prices).  Doris will attempt to get a boat ride on Lake George for our third prize.   

Ev made a motion to dispense with the singing of the “Good Sam” song, seconded by Diane, discussion followed.  Motion carried.

.“God Bless America” was sung as our closing song.

Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by John seconded by Connie, motion carried.  Adjourned at 11:30 AM.

Submitted by,
Darlene