Timber Lakes Resort – Mt. Carroll, IL

Saturday, August 12, 2006

 

Present: John and Diana Ahaus, Carl and Barbara Bergstedt, Fred and Janice Bruneman, Chuck and Sue Borcher, Frank and Vera Catuara, Bob and Edna Gardner, Chuck and Jean Hess, Charlie and Helen Jones, Brad and Sonja Kreiter, Bill Menefee, Al and Sandy Oswald, Rick and Gail Postal, Dennis and Connie Relihan, Phil and Nancy Russell, Otto and Georgie Ryl, Sherm and Norma Schermerhorn, Gordon and Brenda Smith, and Ray and Carol Smith.

 

President Ray Smith called the meeting to order on Saturday, August 12, 2006, at 9:10 a.m., and began with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Ray thanked our Wagonmasters, Bill Menefee, Charlie and Helen Jones for hosting the club outing this weekend.

 

Ray welcomed Diana Ahaus back after her hip surgery and passed her note of thanks for all the calls, cards, and prayers during her hospitalization and recovery period.

 

Bill Menefee outlined the park’s activities to choose from for the rest of the day and encouraged us to participate. He also updated us on the evening events and times. 

 

A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes of the June meeting as presented with the following two corrections:

1.        Jean Chilson was omitted from the minutes as one of the three ladies who helped make 125 neck coolers for the Goody Bags for the Illinois Indian’s State Rally in June. 

2.        There was a motion, seconded and approved for Dennis Relihan to purchase a 50 amp extension cord for $150.00

           

In Ken Nelson’s absence Ray reported the balance in the General Fund was $288.87; Camping Fund $389.82; Memorial Fund $145.00; Total $823.69. A motion was made and seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented.

           

Old Business:

·         June 23 – 25, 2006 – The Jones, Kreiters, Oswalds, and Ray Smiths attended the Illinois Indian’s State Rally.

·         July 7 and 8, 2006 – Bob Gartner reported on Show-N-Tell at Barrington Motors – It was well attended. Five coaches dry-camped on the grounds and several members who did not camp joined the group on Saturday morning. Friday night the group enjoyed a nice dinner at Carmelitas. Fox Valley Winnies prepared the breakfast on Saturday morning for Barrington Motors employees. Several people came and talked to our members and they answered any of their questions regarding the life style of camping. Winnebago provided a sign announcing Show-N-Tell and the group suggested that the sign be purchased for next year’s Show-N-Tell event at a cost of $50.00.

·         July 12, 2006 – Brunenmans, Chilsons, Hesses, Relihans, Shaffers, and R. Smiths met at Oakwood RV Park in Clear Lake, IA and caravanned to GNR the next morning. A great evening of fellowship was enjoyed.

·         July 13 – 21, 2006 – Our Club was well represented at the Grand National Rally in Forrest City, Iowa with 13 coaches.  Those present were the Borchers, Brunemans, Cantuaras, Chilsons, Dukes, Hesses, Kreiters, Metzers, Nelsons, Poupas, Relihans, Shaffers, and R. Smiths. Twenty-one members gathered at the Branding Iron Restaurant in Thompson, IA for excellent food and fellowship. The Rally was informative, with excellent entertainment as well as fun.

 

New Business:

Bob Gartner introduced the ‘2007 Slate of Officers; President, Dennis Relihan; Vice President, Don Chilson; Secretary, Connie Relihan; and Treasurer, Ken Nelson. Slate of Officers will be voted on at the October outing and installed at the Annual Meeting in November.

Once again, the Fox Valley Winnies have received the Chapter of Excellence Award. Pins were distributed to those present and will be available at the next few outings for those not present.

September 8 – 10, 2006 (Grandparents Weekend) at Yogi Bear Campground, Millbrook, IL – Wagonmasters are Bob and Edna Gardner and Martin and Margaret Sanders. Bob distributed material to those that have signed-up with a preliminary itinerary for the week-end. There are many fun activities to keep the children busy with swimming, movies, hayrides, etc.

September 22 – 24 – Illinois Indians Fall Rally, Crescent City, IL.  Ray circulated a sheet requesting the names of those who will be attending as we are responsible for housekeeping.

Bob Gartner stated that Customer Appreciation Day at Barrington Motors has not been confirmed as of now but a tentatively scheduled for either the last weekend of September or the first weekend of October. They will be having seminars and refreshments.  Bob will keep us updated on the confirmed date.

Our president thanked Dennis Relihan for setting-up the Fox Valley website and it looks great. Dennis requested digital pictures to be added and if anyone had any additional ideas to please see him.

Ray circulated a sign-up sheet for wagonmasters to start thinking about the “2007” activities. Currently the Borchers will plan the May outing in Holland, Michigan for the Tulip Festival and the Ahauses and Postals will plan the June outing at Thomson, Illinois.

Ray thanked Barb Bergstedt who maintains the scrapbook and history of the club. He encouraged everyone to take a look at these books that Barb has available for viewing.  Barb asked the members to take pictures at the otings and mail them to her so she can include them in the book .

Bob Gartner reported on the “Golden Age Pass”. Passes may be purchased by anyone 62 or older from the National Parks and Corps of Engineer parks. They will not be issuing these passes after December 31, 2006.

Chuck Borcher announced that Lorie Line was coming to the Paramount in Aurora on November 17, 2006 and that many had enjoyed her performances in the past. If anyone is interested in attending this concert they should contact him as soon as possible because the earlier we can put this together the better the seats.

Following is a list of suggested auto body shops that some of our members have had experience with.

           a.  VanEck– South Elgin, IL – they have offered to donate 2% of the total bill back to our club.

           b.  McCoy’s – Channahon, IL on Rt. 6

           c.  Rendel’s – Joliet, IL – they are an authorized workhorse shop.

Our service projects are: These activities contribute to the FVW’s Chapter of Excellence Award

a.        Operation Christmas Child – Coordinated by Sandie Nelson

b.       Food Bank – Phil Russell has a container outside of his coach for the Woodridge Food Pantry

c.        South Suburbs (PASS) Pregnancy Centers for Baby items.

 

Future 2006 Activities:

October 13 – 15, 2006 (Friendship Outing) - Kentuckiana Kamp & Opry, Mackinaw, IL – Wagonmasters are Chuck and Jean Hess and Ray and Carol Smith. This is a “Friendship Weekend.” and includes any mode of RVing. 

November 4 (noon) – The Annual Meeting will be held at Barrington Motors at 12:00 noon. New officers will be installed and Barrington Motors will provide lunch.

 

The business meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Smith, Secretary

 

Several members arrived on Thursday afternoon and enjoyed a delightful dinner at a local restaurant. On Friday morning our golfers had a delightful day to play a game of golf. In the evening we enjoyed happy hour with snacks and a potluck with wagonmasters providing the fixings for a make-your-own submarine sandwichs with all the trimmings. After dinner we enjoyed a nice campfire, (which was started with one match) and with the magic of burning colors. Saturday consisted of everyone enjoying socializing, playing cards or “Crazy Golf”, and few even took a nap. At 5:00 p.m. the park’s hayride wagon picked us up at the pool and took us to the deck, overlooking the lake, for appetizers and a social gathering before dinner at 6:00 p.m.  After dinner we walked across the street to the Timber Lake Playhouse and saw “Ain’t Misbehaven” at 8:00 p.m. At 10:00 p.m the hayride wagon returned us to our campsites. Sunday morning was our traditional breakfast of pancakes, sausage and orange juice prepared by the men of Fox Valley Winnie’s with a short devotional by Phil Russell.  It was a great weekend and enjoyed by all attendees.

 

August Birthdays:

Rick Postal (8/12), Bob Gardner (8/15), Nancy Russell (8/17), John Ahaus (8/18), Edna Gardner (8/26).

September Birthdays

Pat Hollis (9/5), Brad Kreiter (9/15), Jean Chilson (9/25), Sandy Oswald (9/29)    

 

August Anniversaries: 

Wayne and Cathy Whiteside    (8/12), Chuck and Sue Borcher (8/20), Ken and Shirley Poupa (8/25).

September Anniversaries

Phil and Nancy Russell (9/7), Gene and Helen Savino (9/8), Dennis and Connie Relihan (9/17), Fred and Janice Bruneman (9/22), Chuck and Jean Hess (9/28)