November 2021—Texas Travelers Minutes
submitted by
Carol A. Duke
Date: November 13, 2021
Location: Coffee Creek RV Park, Santo, Texas
President Wayne Brush called the meeting to order and requested all cell phones be silenced.
Opening Prayer: Tim Duke
Pledge of Allegiance: Carol Fitzgerald.
Introduction of Guests/New Members: There were none.
Next, President Brush asked if there were any corrections or changes to the minutes as printed in the Newsletter? There were no changes. Mike McCollough made a motion to accept the minutes and was seconded by Norm Fitzgerald. The minutes were accepted.
Secretary’s Report: Carol Duke advised that the chapter had received a Thank You note from Jim Beasley’s family in appreciated for the cards, phone calls, and kindnesses extended to him before he passed away. Those present at the meeting were: Wayne & Lou Brush, Tim & Carol Duke, Norm & Carol Fitzgerald, Rick & Jan King, Vaughn & Janie Linders, Scott & Darla Lyles, and Mike & Sharon McCollough.
Treasurer’s Report: Lou Brush presented the following:
| Treasurer Report date:
November 13, 2021 |
PRESTIGE CREDIT UNION |
| Balance forward | 720.86 |
| Debits | |
| Texas Good Sams Chapters | 75.00 |
| Deposits | |
| 50/50 DRAWING 05-01-2021 | 35.00 |
| Dues from Members | 120.00 |
| EOM Balance | 800.86 |
| Less Pending Bills/Obligations | -0- |
| Current EOM Available Funds Balance | 800.86 |
| Current Balance | 800.86 |
| Treasurer Lou Brush | 11-13-2021 |
Tim Duke made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Vaughn Linders. Motion carried.
Wagon Master Report: Tim Duke stated there were 7 rigs from Texas Travelers plus 4 rigs from Frontier for a total of 11 rigs. . Copies of next year’s camping schedule were passed out to those present.
Newsletter Report: none
Sunshine Report: Lucille Bean fell in a parking lot and doctor’s are running tests. Lou Brush thanked everyone for the cards, letters, and flowers after her hospital stay. He has a bloodissue that is being monitored.
Historian’s Report: Historian Report: Janie Linders
I found a few more quotes from the past that I just couldn’t pass up to share this month. Comments from 1957:
Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime just to mail a letter?
When I first started driving who would have thought gas would someday cost $.29 cents a gallon. Guess we’d be better off leaving the car in the garage.
No one can afford to be sick anymore; $35 a day in the hospital is too rich for my blood.
SIGNS OF A BAD WINTER
According to folklore we don’t need weather forecasters. We need to just look at the squirrels and onions for signs.
Squirrels’ gathering nuts in flurry, Will cause snow to gather in a hurry AND a tough winter is ahead if their tails area bushy.
(Are you polishing the snow shovel yet?)
Trees, flowers, vegetables, and other plants are in the weather business as well.
When leaves drop early, autumn and winter will be mild, but if they fall late, winter will be severe.
Folklore claims that thicker onion skins can signal a cold and snowy winter.
“Onions skins very thin, mild winter coming in: Onions’ skin thick and tough, Coming winter cold and rough. “
Gardener’s Rhyme
BE THANKFUL
- “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.”
John F. Kennedy
- “Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has many – Not on your past misfortunes of which all men have some.”
Charles Dickens - “When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. IF you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.”
Tecumseh
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus.
Activities Report: none
Chaplain Report: Tim Duke advised the devotion will begin at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Vice President Scott Lyles advised we would be celebrating the Linders 51st Anniversary..
President’s Report: President Brush Advised that the Chapter’s books would be audited after the close of December’s business by Vaughn Linders.
After a brief discussion, the Chapter agreed that for the Christmas gift exchange there would be a $20.00 gift per rig at the December camp. Also, members should bring a “mailbox” for the Christmas card exchange.
President Brush urged members to attend the scheduled rallies.
Host Report: Lou Brush advised the hall should be cleared by 4:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Unfinished business: Scott Lyles reminded folks to sign up for hosts for the new year.
We then proceeded with the installation of the new officers by Carol Fitzgerald. The new officers for 2022 are: President Scott Lyles, Vice President Tim Duke, Secetary Sharon McCollough, and Treasurer Carol Duke.
Rick King commended the service of the former officers for the two years during COVID. At that, the motion to adjourn the meeting was approved.