DOGWOOD WINNIES MINUTES
BETHPAGE CAMP RESORT, URBANNA VA
SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2006

Those Present Were:

George & Linda Bakos
Ted & Annette Boyette
Frank & Shirley Dance
John & Brenda McMillan
Duncan & Cornelia Mills
Harold & Mary Anne Moyer
Mac Parrish & Candy Swanson
Joe & Donna Preissner
Mike & Leigh Anne Schuler
Tom & Betty Lou Woolard
Leroy & Mary Wright

Guests: Tom & Dotty Messemer, Olga Campo, Evelyn & Ryland Watts

Harold Moyer, President called the meeting to order. Duncan Mills led in the pledge of allegiance.

A motion was made by Mary Anne Moyer to dispense from reading the minutes of the August meeting, motion carried.

Cornelia Mills read the treasurers report. A motion to accept the treasurer's report was made, seconded and motion carried. Cornelia announced that all members owe dues of $20 to be paid after the meeting.

Health and Welfare Report:
Marilyn Chambers brother-in-law passed away.
Dona & Harry Weakley are on a trip thru New England and are having a good time.

Happy September Birthdays!!!!
Betty Lou Woolard 10/05
Gary Harmon 10/06
Alan Harmon 10/12
George Bakos 10/12
Wit Freeman 10/24
Erica Harmon 10/29

Happy September Anniversaries!!!
Ted & Annette Boyette 10/3
Frank & Shirley Dance 10/17
David & Darlene Armstrong 10/27

Audit Committe Report:
Ted Boyette and Frank Dance auditied the books and reported that everything is in order.

Wagonmaster Report:

The members who are not going to Bill Plemmons decided to have an alternate campout to take place at American Heritage on the weekend of October 7th. This meeting will be important for planning the November State Campout. Six coaches have signed up, some plan to camp, some will come in for the day and stay for dinner. Dinner will be bring you own steak, and a side dish to pass.

The Campout at Bill Plemmons will be held from October 17th - 23rd.

The Dogwoods are in charge of the November state campout in November. This campout will be held at American Heritage in Williamsburg and will be $29/night. Please make your own reservations by October 10. Phone number is 888-530-2267.

The signup book for 2007 was open for signups, and there are still some open months.

Old Business:
The subject of how to handle dinner for the State Campout was discussed, and a plan was decided on. The State Dinner Sat. night will be Share the Harvest, each chapter will be responsible for a serving table, that will include crockpots of hardy soup or stews, roll/bread, bowls, spoons, etc. enough to serve their club plus extra. The table will be decorated in a harvest theme. Membership will serve themselves from all crockpots and taste some of any they wish. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded to chapters for best decorations and taste. mary Wright has volunteered to chair the dinner committe, with Candy Swanson and Linda bakos offering to help. Leigh Anne Schuler offered to handle the breakfast committee, Annette Boyette offered to help.

The fundraiser will be for Cystic Fibrosis and the plan is to have a carnival theme for the day. Hot dogs and drinks will be served for lunch, with proceeds going to the cause. There will be games set up all day with half of the winnings going to the cause. George Bakos has offered to head this committee, with Mac Parrish, Harold Moyer and Cornelia Mills offering to help.

New Business:

Mary Wright suggested that the group consider changing the official uniform pants from white to khaki since the white is tough to find, and keep clean. This discussion was tabled until more members are present to discuss.

New officers were sworn in at this meeting:

President - Mike Schuler
Vice President - Duncan Mills
Secretary - Leigh Anne Schuler
Treasurer - Cornelia Mills

Announcements:
None

Advisory Board Suggestions:
None

Motorhome Experiences:
None

50/50 winner: $83 was won by George Bakos at the rally.

Thanks to the Mills for providing a delicious clam chowder and sandwich lunch.

There being no further business, Leigh Anne Schuler made a motion to adjourn the meeting, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Leigh Anne Schuler
Secretary
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