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Notes from the Director:
Hello Good Sam Members!
Thanks to each of you who attended our September "Game Show Mania" Rally!
I hope you enjoyed the theme and the many games. From Cash Cab, Deal or
No Deal, Price is Right and Let's Make a Deal, I think there was something for
everyone. A big thank you to our wonderful staff, the many volunteers willing
to serve and to each of you for attending. See you March 19-22, 2020 (17th &
18th early bird days) for the Spring "Favorite Fairytale" Rally. Applications
are available online at http://www.georgiagoodsam.org.
Come ready for a good time of fun and fellowship! Safe travel and we will see
you soon!
Sharon and Mercer Graham Georgia State Directors
Phone: (770) 598-2507
Make your plans
now to attend
upcoming
Georgia Good
Sam RV Rallies!
Spring 2020
March 19-22
(Early Bird:
17th & 18th)
Theme: “Favorite Fairy Tales”
Fall 2020
Sept 17-20
(Early Bird:
15th & 16th)
Theme: “GA Good
Sam Survivor”
2019 GEORGIA SEP, OCT & NOV EDITION
Of the
GA-GOOD SAM NEWS
THE GEORGIA GOOD SAM CLUB CLAREON SHIRLING, EDITOR
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Chapter # Chapters Reporting Location Page #
3 Sowega Sam’ers 3
5 Georgia Veterans 5
10 10K Gold Travelin’ Sams 9
11 Yosemite Sams 11
13 Lucky 13 Sams 12
32 Columbus Round Tuit Sams 15
33 Yargo Sams 17
44 Good Sam Drifters Sams 18
⧫ Georgia Good Sams Chapter Presidents 19
⧫ Georgia Good Sams State Staff 20
⧫ Notes with Georgia Good Sams Newsletter Schedule 21
⧫ Georgia State Store: Rally T-Shirt Info 21
Notes from the Editor:
Let me know if any changes, including additions and/or deletions are needed. I am especially trying to make
sure email addresses and positions are correct.
For Rally registration forms, see your chapter president or visit www.georgiagoodsam.org. Mailing
information listed below.
Thank you and See You at the Rally and/or Down the Road. Stay Safe.
Please send your newsletter contributions to: Clareon Shirling, Georgia Good Sam State Editor
Clareon Shirling, Editor, [email protected].
Please plan to attend the GA Spring RV Rally, Mar 19-22, 2020, (Early Bird days 17th & 18th). The theme is “Favorite Fairy Tales”.
Hope to see each of you there!
Georgia Good Sam Spring 2020 RV Rally App and Fees
Make checks payable to: Georgia Good Sam Mail to: Betty Ritchie, State Treasurer Address: P.O. Box 14, Baconton, GA 31716
Cell: (915) 478-0182
Chapter News Directory
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Chapter 3 – SOWEGA SAM’ERS
September 2019 Campout, Fall Good Sams Rally, Perry, Georgia, September 10-15, 2019
The Sowega Samers turned out for the Fall Good Sams Rally in Perry, Georgia. We had 14 member rigs and 2
guest rigs representing Chapter 3. The theme for this rally was “Game Show Mania”. Our table decorations
were designed after the game show “America Says”. Anybody could come by and see if they could answer with
the most popular answers to each question. Some were definitely more difficult than others. This was a much
smaller rally than ones in the past but enjoyed by all that attended. We were entertained by The McMillan’s,
“Price is Right” game show and The Bushmen. Around the rally at different times you could have also played
“Cash Cart” and “Let’s Make a Deal”. We had several of our men participate in the game “Deal of No Deal”.
Our men, woohoo, were the models of the “Krispy Kreme boxes”. It was a lot of fun. We had 2 teams playing
Bean Bag Baseball, one team advanced to the second round but were eliminated by a Florida team. We played
Samgo and Hand ‘n Foot. We had a few members win a cake in the Cake Walk. We also had winners at Samgo,
several winners of door prizes and several winners of Chinese Auction items. Once again, Rhonda Law, sang
the “National Anthem” for opening ceremonies. We did have church on Sunday morning, with Bro. Lamar
bringing the message, Rhonda and Nell with special music “Fill My Cup, Lord” and our choir singing the
beautiful song “How Long Has It Been”. Thanks to all of you who participated in the various functions of the
rally, hospitality, table decorating and choir. All the veteran’s items we have been collecting each month were
given to the Carl Vinson VAMC in Dublin. We also presented a financial contribution of $1,500.00 to the
Director of the VA. The VA representative was very appreciative. As Sharon Graham keeps saying, you have
to take part, meet new people, renew acquaintances to have a great rally. It takes everyone to have a successful
rally and we did.
OCTOBER 2019 Campout
The October campout was held at Laura S. Walker State Park in Waycross, GA. We had 12 member rigs and
one guest rig present. Our hosts were Roger and Terry Varnadore. Our visiting rig was Mercer and Sharon
Graham.
On Tuesday evening our hosts treated us to a wonderful meal. We had ham, squash casserole, green beans,
potato salad, rolls, pumpkin cake and coconut cake. A big thank you for a wonderful meal to Terry, Roger and
family. This was our Veterans meal and it brought in $104. It was hot, but the clubhouse was great! It was big
and open, great view of the lake and cool! Games were started, Play Nine, Hand ‘n Foot and a very difficult
puzzle. On Wednesday, we started the morning with a competitive game of beanbag baseball. It was on!
Women vs. Men. Men won 12-7 after the women gave them a run for the money with a 5 run start. It was a lot
of fun! Wednesday evening, we had a potluck meal. Ooh, it was good. How is it that no one brings the same
thing! Everything was good and we had plenty of it. Got some new recipe ideas. Then we had a devotion, led
by Terry Varnadore. One of the scriptures used was Philippians 4:13. Nell and Otis brought in the piano so
then it was a time of singing. We even had a request to be the singers at the Fall 2020 rally, we all kind of
laughed!! We then played Card Bingo. It was a lot of fun too. On Thursday, our lunch was at Jerry J’s original
location in Waycross. Lunch was enjoyed by all. Veteran item of the month was men’s ties. We collected 32
ties to be given to the Dublin VA. In the afternoon, it was back to the clubhouse for a few more games, then it
was time to pack up and hand it off to the next hosts. See you at SugarMill in Ochlocknee!
Wednesday evening, we had a modified business meeting due to the necessary early departure of Charles and
Rhonda on Thursday. Meeting was called to order by Charles Law, president, at 7:45 p.m. on October 2, 2019.
Jack Sangster led in an opening prayer. Rhonda Law, Secretary/Treasurer read the minutes from August 6,
2019 and gave the September financial report. A motion was received from Lamar Little to accept minutes and
financial report as presented. A second was received from Jim Little. Motion carried. A few items of
information were given: 1) November – SugarMill in Ochlocknee, hosting will be Sisters, Taylor’s and Hurst’s;
2) December – Eagles Roost, Lake Park, GA. Hosting will be Bell’s and Ramsey’s. Need to make reservations
for all of these if you haven’t already done so; 3) Dues of $20.00 per rig are due by November 30 for the 2020
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camping year; 4) 2020 Campout List now available. Please sign up to host for a month next year. Charles
Taylor asked if anyone had a problem traveling to Murphy, NC for a campout in May. Taylors and Sisters are
considering hosting at Valley River RV Resort in Murphy. No one opposed.
Unfinished Business:
Jim Little was called upon to present nominations committee report. Jim made a motion that we accept the
nominating committees slate of officers for the 2020 Camping Year: Jack Sangster, president; Fred Rossman,
vice president; Donna Sangster, secretary/treasurer; Ann Rossman, assistant secretary/treasurer; Otis Smith,
Legislative Representative. Second was received from Pat Taylor. Floor was opened for any other nominations.
No other nominations received. Motion carried, 2 opposed. No new business. Birthdays and Anniversaries
were given, prayer requests taken. Lamar Little closed in prayer and meeting was adjourned at 8:00 after
receiving a motion and second. Submitted by Rhonda Law, Secretary/Treasurer.
NOVEMBER 2019 Campout
The November campout was held at SugarMill RV Park in Ochlocknee, GA. We had 12 member rigs and one
guest rig present. Our hosts were Trudy Bayne, Betty Ritchie and C.R. and Pat Taylor. Our visiting rig was
Jerry and Susan Sangster. Day Visitors were Charles and Rhonda Law, Darrell and Mary Scarbrough; Jack and
Donna Sangster; Archie and Glenda Hatcher; David and Ann Webb; J.D. and Judy Clark; Danny Jordan, Roy
Wohlforth, and Lynn Hamner. Guests were Jenny Bell and Terry Taylor.
The week started with puzzles and games. We had a veteran’s meal on Tuesday evening consisting of hot dogs
with chili, cheese, jalapenos and onions. Hope everybody ate some so no one at the card tables could be
offended! Wednesday morning started out with an exciting game of Bean Bag Baseball. It was Men vs. Women!
It was on! Inning by inning breakdown, 1st inning, women 1, men 0; 2nd inning, women 1, men 0; 3rd inning,
women 7, men 0; 4th inning, women 3, men 4 (we let them get these, they also had 4 outs); 5th inning women, 0,
men 0; 6th inning, women 1, men 1; 7th inning, women, 3, men 0; Total – Women 14, men 5. Woohoo!!! We
broke for lunch and returned at 2 for Card Bingo. We had a great time with a lot of different folks winning,
including a visitor. On Wednesday evening, we had a soup and cornbread supper. Three different kinds of
soup; Potato, Vegetable Beef and Bean. It was very good and we had plenty! After soup, we had a time of
devotion with Wendell Brown leading. A time of singing with Nell at the keyboard was also enjoyed. Our
visitor Susan Sangster assisted with the singing. Thanks Susan. We finished two puzzles. Then on Thursday
morning, several packed up and were ready to go when we returned from lunch. We had a great lunch at Rock
Bottom Seafood in Thomasville, GA. We had 39 people for lunch. Rhonda’s mom and Donna’s mom joined
us. After lunch we played some more cards and enjoyed the afternoon together. We then reheated the soup and
enjoyed it again. It was then time to pack it all up, pass it on to the next hosts. We’ll see you at Eagle’s Roost
in Lake Park in December. Our hosts will be the Bells.
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Chapter 5 – Georgia Veterans
Georgia Veterans Chapter #5 President George Miller 770-979-8049 [email protected]
Vice President Tom McIntire 478-894-2221 [email protected] Secretary/ Treasurer Rick Stahurski 478-320-1630 [email protected]
The Georgia Veterans chapter does not camp. They meet two times a year at the Georgia Rally.
Dublin VA
This is a friendly reminder of our Quarterly VAVS Meeting on the Tuesday 29th October that would be held in the main
conference room from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Refreshments will be served, and we would like to extend a warm thank
you in advance for your attendance.
Lonnie Jackson, Program Support Clerk Voluntary Service
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
1826 Veterans Blvd., Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-1210 Ext. 2729
January 23, 2019 Minutes attached
CARL VINSON VA MEDICAL CENTER (557)
1826 VETERANS BLVD, DUBLIN, GEORGIA 31021
Scott Whittington, Public Affairs Officer
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
1826 Veterans Blvd, Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 274-5440, Cell: (478) 290-5834
David L. Whitmer Director Keith Griffin Voluntary Service Chief
Telephone: (478) 277-2729 FAX Number: (478) 277-2721
VA VOLUNTARY SERVICE MEDICAL CENTER COMMITTEE MEETING
Quarterly Scheduled Meeting, July 30, 2019 (Convened: 1:30 p.m., Adjourned: 3:00 p.m.)
I. MEETING OPENING:
a. The quarterly meeting of the VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) Committee was held July 30, 2019 at 1:30
p.m., in the William O. Edgar Conference Room. Keith Griffin opened and introduced himself as the
new Voluntary Service Chief. Mrs. Harriett Claxton led the members in prayer, The America’s Creed
and the Pledge.
II. ATTENDANCE: (VA Staff)
Mr. Keith Griffin, Chief Voluntary Services Mr. David Whitmer, Director, CVVAMC
Mr. Owens Manior Chaplain. Lindsey, Chaplain, CVVAMC
Mr. Burl Jimmerson, DAV Ms. Cesa Jones, Recreation Supervisor, CVVAMC
Ms. Karen Jackson, Lead Voc. Rehab Specialist, Mental Health Ms. Susan Simmons, VFW Aux.
Ms. Tashina Spaulding, Chief VCS Mr. Lonnie Jackson, Voluntary Services
Ms. Harriett Claxton, DAR Rep, John Laurens Chapter Ms. Dorothy Gibson, Veteran Healthcare Coordinator
Ms. Jennifer Johnson, HPDP, CVVAMC Ms. Joanne Oxly, CVVAMC
Ms. Rhonda Ipock, Voluntary Service Specialist Mr. Micheal Mallory, TCM, CVVAMC
Ms. Angela Williams, WVPM, CVVAMC Mr. James Sheppard, DAV #33
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III. NEW BUSINESS
Director Dave L. Whitmer speaks on following topics:
❖ The veterans and the volunteers are the life line of the VA. The veteran volunteers and regular volunteer
really set the tone for our veterans when they come in to receive their care here at the VA.
❖ The reason I attend these meetings is because I love to see the collaboration of all the organization being
that it sheds light back on the VA. We then get to see what we are doing good and the things that we can
improve on.
❖ I have been here on campus since May 12, 2019 coming up on three months. In Tampa I’ve had the
opportunity to oversee voluntary services in West Palm Beach, FL and Tampa, Fl as the Associate
Director.
❖ Again, we have had a chance to hire Keith as our new Chief of voluntary services other key positions we
have announced a new whole health program.
❖ Introductory to Whole Health:
➢ Whole health is a way for us to deliver health care, understanding that an ounce of prevention
can be a pound of a cure.
➢ Meeting with Veteran to understand what matters in their life so that the veteran is at the center
and that they are in control.
➢ It’s also done so that the Veteran is at the center and that the veteran remains healthy; that’s done
by diet, spirituality, nutrition and exercise.
➢ Dr. Matthew Giar has been appointed as the Clinical Director of Whole Health Program.
➢ The team will include whole health coaches which will be at least one at each CBOC and 4-5
here in Dublin.
➢ The coaches will be the center of the Whole Health Program, which will consist of sitting down
with the veteran and providing them with the tools so that they can be at the center of their own
healthcare.
➢ Again, it’s not replacing clinical care it just augments what we have already have in place and
helps the veterans to be the center.
❖ Mental Health Service Line Leader;
➢ We are recruiting for a new Mental Health Service Line Leader Dr. Fackler, will be serving as
the interim until the position is filled.
➢ In addition, a Deputy Mental Health Service Line Leader will be added.
➢ I felt like with 150 staff total we needed to have assistance to manage that program.
❖ After two years Carl Vinson has finally chosen a permanent chief of staff however, we are unable to
announce the name of the selectee.
➢ Other key hires are Chief of Pulmonary, Chief Cardiology and other key hires throughout the
VA.
❖ Dr. Connie Hampton will be transitioning out next week going to Atlanta as the Nurse Executive.
➢ We will be posting her position Nurse Executive in the next coming weeks.
❖ Director Dave 90-day goals:
➢ One of the things to achieve to in the first 90 days were to visit all the sites of care and have
town halls. We have done that; the focus was to tell about the Mission Act, so the veterans may
have information on that subject.
➢ A new tool that we are using is a new database called Pub Delivery.
➢ The first email was an introductory and the second email was the urgent care services under the
Mission Act.
• This was a great issue in the town halls that the veterans had so we tried to address the
issues of the veterans and increase the communication of the VA.
• We are broadcasting all the townhall’s on Facebook live., so that we can extend our
voice. I also have townhall’s for the employees so that we can see what we are doing
well and the areas that we can improve on.
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❖ Perry CBOC is growing and is undersized, so we’re going to remedy that by negotiating with Robins
AFB on placing Primary Care Teams within the base. This will give us time to develop a long-term plan
for that area.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
V. UPCOMING EVENTS:
❖ 7th annual mental health summit the purpose is to strength and sustain our partnership with our community
stakeholders.
❖ Last year we had 175 veterans there and we are anticipating a better turn out this year.
❖ Focus will be:
➢ Suicide prevention
➢ Providing whole health
❖ September 20th we will have our MIA/POW program at 2:00 in the main auditorium.
❖ Fall Festival will be held October 19th on the front lawn.
❖ Veterans Day Parade will be held November 9th this will be our 3rd Annual Parade.
❖ Veterans Day Program will be held November 11th at 11:00 a.m. here in the auditorium.
VI. VAVS COMMITTEE REPORT:
VII. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
❖ Burrell Jimmerson: (DAV representative)
➢ New organization in Warner Robin called Catholic War Veteran of the USA.
➢ Mr. Whitmer does not have any objection to having a representative on site.
➢ Burrell is a Manager there and would like to have a represented here at the VA.
➢ Mr. Whitmer is Negotiating to have a VBA representative here on site.
➢ Breast Cancer Awareness month October
• Angela Williams Program Manager
• 9 week walking group starting September 4th ending the end of October.
• Waiting Chris to give safety issues.
• July 31st lunch and learn on hair lost.
➢ Karen Jackson introduces herself back to Carl Vinson VA as Supervisor of Vocational
Rehabilitation (Voc. Rehab)
• Voc. Rehab is working on a Non-VA MOU with Robins AFB in terms of setting up a
transitional work site supported through VACO.
➢ October 25th Macon stand-down
➢ Soft opening of new mental health building in September, expected full opening sometime later
after furniture arrive in October.
➢ Next VAVS meeting October 29th at 1:30
• All VAVS meeting will be held the last Tuesday of each quarter.
VIII. ATTACHMENTS
IX. SIGNATURES
David L. Whitmer, Fache Keith Griffin Voluntary Service Chief
Director Voluntary Services Program Manager
Carl Vinson VAMC Carl Vinson VAMC
X. DISTRIBUTION
a. Members of the VAVS Committee
CC: Attendees and VSO’s
Thank you,
Rhonda Ipock, Voluntary Service Specialist
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
1826 Veterans Blvd., Dublin, GA 31021
478-272-1210 Ext 2555, Fax 478-277-2721
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We are hosting a Ribbon Cutting for our new Mental Health Building Thursday, December 12 at 10 a.m. You’re invited. Refreshments will be served after the short ceremony. I hope to see you there. Please share this with your communities and friends. Carl Vinson VAMC holds for Mental Health Bldg DUBLIN, Ga – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center will hold a ribbon cutting for the Mental Health Building December 12, 2019 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at its front doors near the facility’s main entrance. All furniture, fixtures and décor is complete. Staff has already begun moving into the new offices. The $9.5-million construction project includes 21,000 square feet of space, 45 counseling and two group rooms along with 10 new offices for staff. “I’m overjoyed that this project is ready to better serve our Veterans with a more appropriate facility for our outpatient mental health services,” said David L. Whitmer, medical center director. “Some Veterans have injuries you can’t see, and this new space will help us serve those Veterans. Whitmer added, “We want to remove the negative stigma for receiving mental health care. This will allow us to have more appropriate meeting space for our group therapy and for individual, one-on-one sessions with mental health professionals.” For media inquiries and schedule interviews, please contact Carl Vinson VAMC Chief of Communications and Stakeholder Relations Scott Whittington at 478-274-5440 or via email at [email protected]. Scott Whittington, Public Affairs Officer Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd, Dublin, GA 31021 (478) 274-5440, Cell: (478) 290-5834 Facebook: www.facebook.com/VADublin Twitter: https://twitter.com/VADublin
Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business. #BeThere
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Good afternoon, Please see attached information. Please share with your Veterans and their caregivers. Take A-ways:
Beginning Jan 1, 2020, The Department of Defense is proud to expand commissary, exchange and morale, welfare and recreation program retail eligibility to:
• Purple Heart recipients • Former prisoners of war • All veterans with service-connected disabilities • Individuals approved and designated as the primary family caregivers of eligible veterans enrolled under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.
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Chapter 10 – 10K Gold Travelin’ Sams
September 2019
We all had a wonderful time at the Rally in September. We won at Trivia and won the table
decorating contest. Enjoyed all the games especially the ones that were theme related. The
entertainment was great as usual, but by far the favorite evening was the Veterans’ recognition.
It was very touching and well done. How wonderful that we have so many who have served. We
had a pretty good turnout for the President’s Breakfast but think it might need to be moved to
a different day, since there are so many favorite activities going on, on Saturday morning. All
in all, a great weekend.
Our Veterans President’s Breakfast Winning Table Décor
October 2019
In October, we went to Creekwood Farms in Waynesville, North Carolina. It was the weekend
of their Apple Festival and they close the main street on Saturday, and it is filled with all kinds
of vendors. It was really fun, but the weather was not cooperative, and it began raining around
noon. Waynesville is a wonderful place with so many things to see and do. Maggie Valley is just
up the street, Cataloochee is a short ride away, Asheville is 40 miles and the Cherokee Casino is
not far either. It is just a fun place to be and the town of Waynesville is filled with unique shops
and boutiques. In honor of the season, after our potluck we did some bobbing for apples.
Dinner Out Bobbing for Apples The Apple Festival
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November 2019
Our outing in November was to Riverbend in Hiawassee, GA. This is always a favorite for our
group as it is nearby and there is so much spectacular scenery in the area. The lake is beautiful,
Clayton and Dillard are not far, and Helen is just down the road. We had a great time with lunch
at the Marina, dinner at a great restaurant and exploring shops and flea markets. For our
potluck, we had a Thanksgiving dinner which was delicious and plentiful. After dinner, we had a
turkey shoot and a great time was had by all (although we proved to be not great shots).
Turkey Shoot Winner View from the Marina Restaurant Sharing a Meal
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Chapter 11 – Yosemite Sams October Campout 2019
We were a small group in October, but we had a good time and all kinds of weather. There were just 6 of us,
but small groups are a lot of fun sometimes. We went had bar-b-q one night at Slopes BBQ. It was just as good
as last time we were there. We also had pizza at the campground one night. Pizza, salad and cookies were a
real treat. Saturday night we cooked hamburgers at the campground. Lots of good food and fellowship. A
couple of the guys played golf twice and did really good considering how hard the courses were. We had some
visitors too. Carol came down Friday and spent the day with us. Then Saturday, Pat and Harry stopped by on
their way home.
We also got a very special surprise. Walter Burks came up and brought his pontoon boat. Only problem was it
was 69 degrees and winds up to 45 mph. He decided not to put the boat in the water, as it was just too cold and
windy. We sure did enjoy his visit and appreciate his bringing the boat, even if we didn’t get to go on a boat
ride, it was a treat to see Walter.
November Campout 2019
Golf was the pass time for several of us on three days. The course is a nice level course and just fun to play, no
really hard holes. The Telephone Museum was a good place to spend some time; and there was more there, than
just telephones. We found a couple of good breakfast places and we all enjoyed breakfast together on several
days. We had pizza on Thursday night. They had good hot pizza, pasta, a good salad bar and desert. No one
went home hungry. Friday night, we had homemade chili, sandwiches, home-made pies and cookies. Saturday
night, we went to The Station in downtown Americus. The food was great, and the service was four-star. The
Brickyard was the perfect place to end our camping season.
It's time to send in your dues for 2020 or you can bring them to the Christmas Party. The Christmas Party is at
Jimmy and Rachel Hucks home on Dec. 7 and starts at 2:00.
December Christmas Party 2019
Again, Jimmy and Rachel did a great job of decorating and providing a great place for a Christmas Party. Thanks
so much for hosting again this year. I guess we didn't make too much mess, because they have agreed to have
it again next year. We had so much food, we had to make places to put it all. There were two tables full and
another table of deserts. There were homemade pies, cakes and candy. Many thanks to those that took the time
to make homemade food and deserts. Me, I just went to the grocery store and hid the grocery store bag. We
collected $380 for St. Jude Children's Hospital. We will add another $120 to that and send them a check for
$500.
It's time to start looking at next year's camping schedule. Of course, March and September will be the Rallies
in Perry. For our April campout, we are considering leaving the Spring Rally and going to Brunswick to Coastal
Georgia RV Resort. Jimmy and Rachel are checking with the campground to see if we can get reservations. If
you would be interested in going with us, please call Rachel to get added to the list.
Looking forward to a great camping year. Our schedule will be published soon. If another Chapter would like
to camp with us, please contact Cheryl and she'll get you info.
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Chapter 13 – Lucky 13 Sams September 2019
Georgia 2019 Fall RV Rally, Sep 12-15, (Early Bird 10th & 11th), Perry GA, “TV Game Show Media”
We had seven (7) active member rigs (Holloway’s, Coker’s, Boyd’s, White’s, Shirling’s, Wilkey’s, and
Chiappetta’s) represented at the Georgia 2019 Fall RV Rally. We enjoyed many of the activities such as Samgo,
the “Meet and Greet”, as well as the Media Rally Games, like “Deal or No Deal”. We enjoyed the Vendor
booths as well. Our table was tastefully decorated. We had chapter members volunteer to drive the tram and
work with Hospitality. We enjoyed The McMillian’s, and some of us even danced a number or two. We even
enjoyed the company of a First Timers at the table. I few of us took home some door prizes and a few items
from the Chinese Auction. We donated items to the Vets and blankets to Project Lioness. We had three winners
in the Cake Walk this rally; Toni won a Lemon Pound Cake; Susan won an Italian Cream Cake; and Linda won
a Chocolate Cake. They were all very good. Our Chapter has several Vets in our that were honored, as well as
one who served in two branches of service. The Lucky 13 Sams purchased 62 hats from the Georgia State Store
as Christmas gifts and cards to be presented to the Vets in December.
Sep 15-20, the Holloway’s, Coker’s, Chiappetta’s
went to Coastal RV in Brunswick. Ate at Barbara
Jeans and at Jinright’s Seafood. Enjoyed two (2)
shared meals. What a great time had by all.
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October Campout 2019
Palmetto Cove, Oct 17-20, Wagon Masters: Dave & Joan Wilkey
We had seven (7) rigs (Holloway’s, Wilkey’s, Christopher’s, Coker’s, Boyd’s, Henry’s, and White’s) make it to
Palmetto Cove in Cleveland SC. Beautiful and tranquil scenery and breathtaking overlooks. The Joker Boards
and other games came out and fellowship for all. Ate at The Clock and at Silver Bay. Went up to Caesars Head
and Symmes Chapel (Closed). Enjoyed breakfast at dinnertime, homemade ice cream and a potluck on Sat.
Tropical Storm Nestor dropped heavy rain on Saturday. We all enjoyed the Fall Colors.
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November Campout 2019
Brickyard Plantation RV Park, Nov 16-20, Wagon Masters: Ed & Diane Boyd
November campout was very small with three (3) rigs (Holloway’s, Chiappetta’s and Boyd’s), however,
everyone had a great time. John and Harvey played golf, Toni and Vivian played in a separate golf cart. Both
golf carts had dead batteries! All played Joker. Mon, Nov 18th all went to the Telephone Museum in Leslie.
Ed cooked hamburgers at the clubhouse. Tue, Nov 19th Harvey, Toni and Vivian went to Jimmy Carter’s School
Museum and homeplace. Ate lunch with Nell Airial. For one meal, we ate at Roman Oven Pizza. Wed, Nov
20th we all packed up and headed home. Great campout, even with small numbers.
2019 Lucky 13 Camping Schedule
Year-End Campout, Scenic Mountain RV Resort, (Dec 29, 2019 – Jan 2, 2020), Wagon Masters: Chp
Officers (Yr-End)
Lucky 13 Sams Welcomes All Campers. See you at the Rally or down the road. Happy New Year.
15 Nov 2019_Sep, Oct, Nov (Final v1)
(2/1/20)
Chapter 32 – Columbus Round Tuits Sams
September 2019
Chapter 32 had two rigs (LaMee and Eckert) at the Georgia Good Sam Fall Rally in Perry, GA, September 11-
15, 2019. Our chapter donated three door prizes and volunteered handing out donuts at the Hospitality area
early Friday morning. Kim and Beverly sewed and contributed 22 blankets donated to Project Lioness. Bob
LaMee accepted his certificate of military service appreciation during the ceremony honoring all Veterans.
Other Veterans in our chapter will receive their certificates later. The Eckerts and LaMees won at Samgo and
Kim won a door prize. Beverly attended the Presidents’ Breakfast and Meeting. We are making plans to attend
the Georgia Good Sam Spring Rally in March 2020 where the theme will be “Favorite Fairytale.”
September 15-22, 2019, we enjoyed the Alabama Good Sam Rally at Johnny’s Lakeside RV Resort, Foley,
Alabama. Three rigs (Bruner, Ethridge, LaMee) attended. Illness kept the Ekert’s from attending. There were
table games played, jigsaw puzzles solved, food shared, and friendships made and renewed. There were door
prizes for everyone and Samgo played. We look forward to the April 2020 Spring Alabama GS Rally in Auburn.
October 2019
October 16-20 the chapter camped at Uchee Creek Recreation Center, Fort Mitchell, AL. We enjoyed an
evening at the Oktoberfest Celebration where there was authentic German music, food and drink vendors and a
large children’s activities area. We saw several Good Sam members camping and celebrating in the area and
enjoyed renewing our friendships. One afternoon, chapter members watched US Army Rangers parachute into
a nearby drop zone. Led by Kim, we enjoyed a hot dog supper at the Bruner’s site. Larry cooked and Kim and
Beverly set up tables with all the hot dog fixings, as well as salads and desserts. We welcomed former members,
Wyndel and Nancy Pullen for the evening. Wyndel brought firewood and built a great fire that was enjoyed by
all.
November 2019
November 13-17, we camped at Uchee Creek Recreation Center Campground, Fort Mitchell, AL. This is a Fort
Benning campground with full hook-ups and peaceful camp sites. James and Anna Marie Warren were wagon
masters and assisted non-military members with reservations.
The Chapter Annual Meeting was held at Mandarin Café in Columbus, GA, Tuesday, November 6, 2019 at 6:00
p.m. Members elected 2020 officers and approved the 2020 camping schedule and set annual dues.
2020 Chapter 32 Officers are:
President: Anna Marie Warren
Vice President: Kim Eckert (incumbent)
Treasurer: Bob LaMee
Secretary: Marie Bruner (incumbent)
In 2020, Chapter 32 will be camping March through November to include the Spring and Fall Georgia Good
Sam Rally in Perry, GA.
The following Chapter 32 Veterans were recognized with certificates from the Georgia Good Sam organization: Mercer Hollis Brown US Army, 1969-1970
James Anthony US Air Force 1960-1980
Mary Joanne Anthony US Air Force 1966-1968
Larry B. Bruner US Navy 1965-1973
Arnold Earl Cheal US Army 1963-1983
Samuel L. Cook Jr. US Army 1980-2004
Charles L. Crow US Army 1970-1996
Craig E. Foster US Army 1997-2000
Robert L. LaMee US Army and US National Guard 1970-1973
James C. Warren US Army 1969-2010
16 Nov 2019_Sep, Oct, Nov (Final v1)
(2/1/20)
17 Nov 2019_Sep, Oct, Nov (Final v1)
(2/1/20)
Chapter 33 – Yargo Sams
September 2019
In September, you would have found Yargo at the Fall Rally in Perry, GA. We only had 2 rigs present. Maybe
in the Spring we will have more to attend. Entertainment was good and despite not having many, we had a great
time. It was good to fellowship with other Good Sam Members. Christine Logan hit the jackpot on several
things. She won bingo and the 50/50 pot of gold. Way to Go, Christine!
October 2019
In October, you would have found Yargo at Holiday Travel Park in Chattanooga, TN. There were 4 rigs present
and one came up from their home during the days. It was really cold, and we even had a fire some of the time
during the day. We went out to eat at a local Mexican restaurant on Friday night. Hosts, Jim and Kay Starkey,
furnished pulled pork on Saturday night. Everyone else brought sides. Several went to flea market across the
way. Good time was had by all.
November 2019
In November, you would have found Yargo at River Bend Campground in Hiawassee, GA. There were 7 rigs
present and one visitor, Michael Stanley. Hopefully he will decide to join our chapter. Also, another member
who does not have a camper came and stayed with one of the other members. It was very cold, even too cold
to sit out by fire at night. However, we had a fire in the daytime. We went out to eat at Daniel's Steak House
on Friday night and had potluck on Saturday. Hosts, Leon and Eva Hall, furnished ham with everyone else
bringing sides.
18 Nov 2019_Sep, Oct, Nov (Final v1)
(2/1/20)
Chapter 44 – Good Sam Drifters Sams
September 2019 Campout
WOW, what can you say about having a good time. We had seven (7) rigs, one (1) first timer rig and two (2)
visitors rigs, wonderful fellowship time. Music, games, food, door prizes, which several of us won, even our
first timers.
Drifters 44 work the Pot of Gold 50/50. Raised $494.00 for the Recing Crew here in N. Augusta. This is a
group that helps disadvantaged persons. Here's our President Merle Jenkins and his wife Susan working the
50/50. We giveaway the 50% each night during the Rally...That gives you 3 chances to win.
Here we are presenting the check to The Recing Crew.
Come to the Spring Rally and try your luck. We'll be there. Happy Camping!!
October 2019 Campout
Group picture from our Oct camping weekend at Bobby Brown Park in Elberton, GA. We had 3 great nights of
eating, playing games and just plain fellowship.
November 2019 Campout
We had our Nov Thanksgiving Camping at AH Stephens State Park in Crawfordville, GA. Had a wonderful
time with playing games, eating and just chatting away. We're a group that loves to eat.
We meet the first Tuesday of each month at the Cracker Barrel just off I-20 and Bel-Air Road. We eat at 5 p.m.
and meeting starts at 6 p.m. Come on over, check us out and go camping with us.
19 Nov 2019_Sep, Oct, Nov (Final v1)
(2/1/20)
2019 Good Sams Chapter Presidents # Chapter Name President Name Phone Email
3 SoWeGa Sams Law, Charles and Rhonda 229-224-6966 [email protected]
5 Georgia Veterans Miller, George 678-517-6951 [email protected]
8 Flint River Sams Clark, Peggy
10 10K Gold Traveling Shape, Bill
11 Yosemite Sams Perry, Denny & Cheryl 352-258-1963 [email protected]
12 Happy Hearts Sams Pyron, Ken & Elaine 770-328-4826 [email protected]
13 Lucky 13 Sams Johnson, Alan & Kathy 770-653-0138 [email protected]
15 Good Sams with Mini-Sams Shelton Robert & Rita
706-830-3146 R
770-556-8176 [email protected]
16 South GA River Sams Haynes, Al & Pat 229-560-3633 [email protected]
17 Middle Georgia Sams Minor, Buster POC 706-339-0395
19 Singing Sams Hamrick, Wanda 478-994-1931 [email protected]
20 20/20 Sams Barker, Paul 770-972-0408 [email protected]
21 Suburban Sams Owens, Dave 770-943-5292 [email protected]
22 Free Wheeling Sams Hedrick, Don & Leah 770-298-5040 [email protected]
23 Golden Eagle Sams Bolen, Jim & Nancy 404-234-6717 [email protected]
24 Covered Bridge Sams Staton, Terry & Annette Jeffries 770-926-8734 [email protected]
25 Crimson Circle Sams Chiappetta, John & Vivian 478-456-0471 [email protected]
27 Coastal Sams Holbrook, Richard & Beverly 912-450-0205 [email protected]
31 Merrimac Sams Daniel, Gloria 770-313-7461 [email protected]
32 Columbus Round Tuit LaMee, Beverly 706-888-1624 [email protected]
33 Yargo Sams Wilkey, Bonnie & Greg 770-928-9499 [email protected]
35 Old Capitol Sams Eakins, Kenneth & Royann 912-452-0329 [email protected]
36 Sametro Sams Morris, Danny & Cathy 770-996-9424 [email protected]
39 Peach State 39'ers Sams Cassidy, Butch & Judy 770-229-9624 [email protected]
44 Good Sam Drifters Sams Jenkins, Merle 706 339-6610 [email protected]
47 Currahee Mountain Nix, Leon & Brenda 864-972-3572 [email protected]
Revised 22 Oct 2019
20 Nov 2019_Sep, Oct, Nov (Final v1)
(2/1/20)
2019 Georgia Good Sam State Staff
POSITION NAME (SPOUSE) CITY STATE PHONE CELL E-MAIL
DIRECTOR SHARON GRAHAM (MERCER) Jackson GA 770-598-2507 [email protected]
TREASURER BETTY RITCHIE Baconton GA 915-478-0182 [email protected]
CHAPLAIN LAMAR LITTLE (IONE) Vidalia GA 478-494-1029 [email protected]
SECRETARY MARTI HARPER (LYNN) Hiawassee GA 706-896-0064 478-954-6286 [email protected]
WAGONMASTER WENDELL BROWN (COLLEEN) Hartsfield GA 229-941-5544 229-873-0129 [email protected]
ASST. WAGONMASTER ROY WOHLFORTH Leary GA 229-573-3336 no email
VENDOR MANAGER TOM DUNCAN (KAREN) Marietta GA 770-426-5102 678-492-9028 [email protected]
STATE STORE MANAGER GARY BAKER (CAROL) Trenton FL 321-246-1295 [email protected]
HOSPITALITY DENNY PERRY (CHERYL) Elko GA 352-258-1963 [email protected]
HOSPITALITY ASST. LARRY CLINE (KATHYRN) Griffin GA 770-228-5036 [email protected]
EDITOR CLAREON SHIRLING (REX) Dunwoody GA 770-394-8496 678-485-0475 [email protected]
CHINESE AUCTION PAT MCGOWAN (PATTY) Bluffton SC 706-633-6192 706-258-8935 [email protected]
HEALTH COORDINATOR EVA MACE (SAM) Fayetteville GA 770-964-3025 770-845-7352 [email protected]
GAMES COORDINATOR BENNY MARSH (LAVERNE) Westminster SC 864-638-9048 marshforeveragmail.com
ASST. GAMES COORDINATOR CHRIS (SONDA) HURST
DOOR PRIZES TOM DAVIS (VIRGINIA) Moultrie GA 229-921-1206 229-941-5350 [email protected]
OPERATIONS BILL ROGERS (CHERYL) Jackson GA 404-290-0657 [email protected]
FLEA MARKET MERCER GRAHAM Jackson GA 770-861-3967 [email protected]
ASST. STATE DIRECTORS (Updated 22 Sep 2019)
ZONE 1 (Chapters 10, 22, 33, 38) JOE KERN (PADDY) Marietta GA 770-427-7197 404-353-7636 [email protected]
ZONE 2 (Chapters 14, 20, 36, 39) DANNY JORDAN Leesburg Ga. 229-886-5666 [email protected]
ZONE 3 (Chapters 23, 24, 47) LYNN HARPER (MARTI) Hiawassee GA 706-896-0064 478-954-6286 [email protected]
ZONE 4 (Chapters 11, 12, 13, 21, 31) KEN PYRON (ELAINE) Newnan GA 770-251-8246 770-328-4826 [email protected]
ZONE 5 (Chapters 3,8,16,32,37) JACK SANGSTER (DONNA) Thomasville GA 229-548-3503 229-548-3504 [email protected]
ZONE 6 (Chapters 7,17,19,27,34,35,44) BARRY BELL (MARTHA) Edison GA 229-835-2860 [email protected]
HANDICAP RON DAVIS (HANNI) Smith Station AL 334-732-2886 706-577-5122 [email protected]
21 May 2019_Mar, Apr, May (Draft v1)
(9/17/19)
Notes
Newsletter Submission Schedule for 2020
Month Campouts/Outings
(Covered as Noted)
Due
From
Chapters
Editor to
Send Out
Month Campouts/Outings
(Covered as Noted)
Due
From
Chapters
Editor to
Send Out
FEB For Dec, Jan, Feb Feb 28 Mar 6th AUG For Jun, Jul, Aug Aug 28 Sep 5th
MAR For Spring Rally Mar 28 Apr 10th SEP For Fall Rally Sep 28 Oct 9th
MAY For Mar, Apr, May May 29 Jun 5th NOV For Sep, Oct, Nov Nov 27 Dec 4th
Note: Updated goals for our Camping Newsletter Schedule. I’ll try to maintain this new schedule for 2020, with
your help.
Georgia Good Sam State Store
Rally Shirts and much more.
Gary L Baker, State Store Director
Email [email protected], or call
and text me at (321) 246-1295
Here is picture of the design for the Spring Rally
shirts. It will be Royal Blue with white design. As
always, the "Georgia Good Sam" will be on the left
front and the rest will be on the back. The price will
remain at $10 for small through extra-large and $12
for 2X through 4X. Please let all your members know
how many and what sizes are needed. Please, try to
consolidate your chapter sizes and names. I would
like to have all your orders by February 14th.
Also, if you know of someone that would like to take over the State Store then please send them our way. We
must give up as directors of the State Store after the Fall 2020 Rally. We can be contacted at 13460 NE 16th Terrace,
Trenton, Fl 32693, [email protected], or 321-246-1295. The phone number can be used to text if you would like.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in March.
Thanks, Gary L Baker.