August 2009 Campout Meetinng Minutes

Riverview RV Park, Lake Ozark, MO
August 14-16, 2009

ATTENDEES: Jack Backowski, Ed Brandon, Keith Gillilan, Curt & Verna Gillian, Rex & Martha Goodson, Lester & Grace Mooney, Don & MaryAnn Smith, Ted & Norma Stahlhuth, Ernie & Toni Ward. Guests: Charlie & Cindy Hester (guest of Mooney's), Jerry & Shirley O’Shaughnessy, Ted & Norma’s son and family.

Ted & Norma celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary by hosting the rally!! Their son and his family joined us Friday evening for dinner. They brought their parents a beautiful anniversary cake to accompany the excellent meal provided by the Stahlhuths. We had the pleasure of sharing the weekend with other guests--Jerry & Shirley O’Shaughnessy and Charlie & Cindy Hester. Thank you—everyone--for joining us and particularly to Ted and Norma for hosting the weekend.

After the yummy Saturday morning biscuits and gravy (provided by Lester Mooney), a short business meeting was held.

BUSINESS MEETING: Grace Mooney called the meeting to order providing the following information:
• TREASURY REPORT: $ 388.07 (provided by Norma Stahlhuth)
• SEPTEMBER RALLY HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE UNABLE TO ATTEND.
• October, 2009 rally: Rex & Martha Goodson will host the October 9-10-11 rally at the Stagecoach RV Park in Branson, MO. (800-446-7110). Click on this internet link www.bransonstagecoachrv.com for park information. Everyone should call to make their own reservation (for the number of days you plan to be in Branson). The cost is $20/night. Please call Martha or Rex to let them know if you will be attending.
OCTOBER 2009 RALLY CHANGE: Meat will be provided for the Friday & Saturday evening dinners. Please bring a dish both evenings.
• 2010 OFFICER ELECTION: There will be an election of officers during the October, 2009 meeting. Nominees/volunteers are:
- President: Ernie Ward
- Vice-President: Lester Mooney
- Secretary/Treasurer: Gail Baker.
• There will be no dues this year.
• 2010 RALLY DATES:
- May 14-16
- June 11-13
- July 9-11
- August 13-15
- September 10-12
- October 8-10
• Please come prepared during the October, 2009 meeting with the month you want to host and where you will be hosting it. Also, bring the names of other campsites for the year.
• Grace asked if anyone would be interested in going to the Pella (IA) Tulip festival in May. The festival is the same day as Mother’s Day weekend and therefore we will not be going to Pella for the May rally.
• Don Smith stated that the Missouri Ruralist Magazine has a list of various events around Missouri. The following link www.missouriruralist.com will take you to their internet site.
• Betty Schneider (BU Secretary) contacted Grace Mooney regarding our vote at the international convention board meeting. Grace replied to Betty that no one would be at the convention from our chapter to cast a vote. She also informed Betty that the Heartland Roos would no longer be a chapter of BU next year. Rather, we are opening up our club to people with RV’s/motorhomes other than a Bounder.

Travel safely!

Until we meet again,

Toni Ward