Fox Valley Winnies – Fall Friendship Outing

Kentuckiana Kamp & Opry – Hopedale, IL

Saturday, October 14, 2006

 

On October 13-15, 2006 we held our Fall Friendship campout with 14 coaches and two guest units.  Our guests were Ron and Carol Koenes from Peru, Indiana and Larry and Sharon Lowe from Elgin, Illinois.  The Lowes had so much fun they decided to join our club and became members.

 

Present: John and Diana Ahaus, Carl and Barbara Bergstedt, Fred and Janice Bruneman, Don and Jean Chilson, Bob and Edna Gardner, Chuck and Jean Hess, Vince and Ginny Innocenti, Ron and Carol Koenes, Brad and Sonja Kreiter, Larry and Sharon Lowe, Rick and Gail Postal, Dennis and Connie Relihan, Otto and Georgie Ryl, Sherm and Norma Schermerhorn, Ray and Carol Smith, and Dick Valentine.

President Ray Smith called the meeting to order on Saturday, October 14, 2006, at 5:00 pm., and began with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Ray and Carol thanked Chuck and Jean Hess for helping them organize the club outing this weekend.

Ray welcomed our guests Larry and Sharon Lowe, who became our newest members of Fox Valley Winnies and Ron and Carol Koenes who were one of the original members of Fox Valley Winnies and moved to Indiana.

A motion was made and seconded to accept the September minutes as presented.

Ken Nelson was not present at the campout so the Treasurer’s Report will be presented at the Annual Meeting in November.

                                                                                                                         

Old Business:

·                            Fred Bruneman reported on the Customer’s Appreciation Day at Barrington Motors on Saturday, September 30, 2006. Six couples represented Fox Valley Winnies; Fred and Janice Bruneman, Charlie and Helen Jones, Brad and Sonja Kreiter, Rick and Gail Postal, Martin and Margaret Sanders, and Jim and Marilyn Wenberg.

·                            We still have two openings for our 2007 campouts – sign-up sheet was passed around.

·                            John Ahaus stated that the June 8-10, 2007 outing to Thomson Causeway will have to be changed because that weekend is already full. John is open for suggestions and will get back to us on a new location.

 

New Business:

·                            Bob Gartner introduced the ‘2007 Slate of Officers;

Ø                                              President, Dennis Relihan

Ø                                              Vice President, Don Chilson

Ø                                              Secretary, Connie Relihan

Ø                                              Treasurer, Ken Nelson

Slate of Officers was unanimously accepted and will be installed at the Annual Meeting on November 4 2006.

·                            Sandie Nelson emailed everyone regarding the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child boxes. We should bring our boxes to the November 4^th Annual Meeting at Barrington Motors. We can either bring a filled shoe box or loose items for a box such as school supplies, writing pads, note paper, coloring books, hygiene items, or other small items.  These items are for a boy or girl divided into ages: 2-4; 5-9; 10-14 years old. They request a donation of $7.00 to cover shipping, checks payable to Samaritan’s Purse.

·                            Next year Fox Valley’s responsibilities for the State outings are:

Ø                                              April 27, 28, 29, 2007 (Spring Outing) – Saturday Evening Meal

Ø                                              June 22, 23, 24, 2007 Illinois Indians Rally – Theme is “007”

Ø                                              September 28, 29, 30, 2007 (Fall Outing) – Parking

We have been asked by the Secretary of the Illinois Indians to update the membership list. A membership list was circulated for our members to update their address, phone number, email address and to include their cell phone number. If you haven’t paid your annual dues of $10.00 for 2007, please make your check payable to – “Illinois Indiana” c/o Gerri Baader, Treasurer – 3574 Ronald Road – Crete, IL 60417.

·                            Our service projects are:

a.                                              Food Bank – Coordinated by Phil Russell for the Woodridge Food Pantry

b.                                              South Suburbs (PASS) Pregnancy Centers for Baby items – Coordinated by Carol Smith

            These activities contribute to the FVW’s Chapter of Excellence Award

·                            November 4 (noon) – The Annual Meeting will be held at Barrington Motors at 12:00 noon. We need to get approximately how many members will be attending for Barrington Motors – it was suggested that an email be sent to the members asking for an RSVP by November 1^st.

 

Notes regarding 2007 outings:

·                            January – New Year’s Brunch at Carmelita’s Cocina, Wagonmaters: Al and Sandy Oswald

·                            April 13 – 15, 2007 – Yogi Bear Jellystone Park, Goodfield, IL – Wagonmasters: Wenbergs and Martings

·                            April 27 – 29, 2007 – Illinois Indians Spring Outing – (we are responsible for the Saturday Evening Dinner)

·                            May 4 – 6, 2007 – Tulip Festival, Holland, Michigan – Wagonmasters – Borcher and TBA

·                            June 8 – 10, 2007 – TBA – Wagonmasters: Ahaus and Postals

·                            June 22 – 24, 2007 – Illinois Indians State Rally – Crescent City, IL – Theme: “007”

·                            July 11, 2007 – Pre-GNR – Oakwood RV Park, Clear Lake, Iowa

·                            July 15 – 20, 2007 – Grand National Rally, Forest City, Iowa

August 10 – 12, 2007 – Rock Island/Quad Cities KOA – Circa ’21 Dinner/Playhouse, Rock Island, IL -  Wagonmasters: Relihans and Chilsons

·                            September 14 – 16, 2007 – Wagonmasters Needed

·                           September 28 – 30, 2007 – Illinois Indians Fall Outing – (we are responsible for parking)

·                            October 12 – 14, 2007 – TBA – Wagonmasters: Innocentis and Ryls

·                            November ___, 2007 (noon) – Annual Meeting and Luncheon – Barrington Motors

 

The business meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Smith, Secretary

 

Thursday a group gathered in the evening and ate at Gills Restaurant. Friday morning the Fox Valley Winnie Golfers played golf at the local golf course while others enjoyed a campfire and the fellowship as we greeted the coaches as they were arriving. Friday evening after a wonder chili supper sponsored by the campground we gathered at the recreational hall to played Penny Bingo. On Saturday the golfers once again played golf while the rest of us enjoyed Bocce Ball, a campfire and our visitors appreciated looking back on some fond memories of Barb Bergstedt’s hard work in maintaining the scrapbooks and history of the club. On Saturday evening a social hour was held followed by a business meeting and dinner. Our meal consisted of everyone grilling their own meat with baked potatoes and tossed salad provided by the wagonmasters and some awesome desserts by Jean Hess.  Following dinner, we all enjoyed the Kentuckiana Opry Family Night. Family members of the opry band performed as guests – there is some great talent among the young ones. After our traditional Sunday breakfast, prepared by our men, most of the coaches headed out for home after a great weekend of various activities. 
 

November Birthdays
Jack Hollis(11/3), Don Chilson (11/4), Jean Hess (11/9), Chuck Hess (11/12), Sandie Nelson (11/15), Bill Powell (11/16), Carol Smith (11/23), Cathy Whiteside (11/29)
 

November Anniversaries: 
Al and Sandy Oswald     (11/22), Martin and Margaret Sanders (11/28)