K-TOWN SAMS - Chapter 21 - Tennessee Good Sam
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K-<strong>TOWN</strong> <strong>SAMS</strong> - <strong>Chapter</strong> <strong>21</strong><br />
April 2015 ———— 30 Rigs Strong<br />
FROM OUR<br />
PRESIDENT<br />
Back from Florida and good to see everyone. Thank<br />
you, Richard Wagner, for filling in while I was gone.<br />
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March <strong>21</strong> — Smoky Bear Campground, Cosby,<br />
K-Town rigs numbered 15 plus one visitor rig;<br />
29 active members attended the 10 o'clock meeting<br />
(four were drive-ins), plus Bill and Sharon<br />
Jurkonie's Morristown [Talbott] guests, John and<br />
Anne Wharton. The Jurkonies, Whartons, and<br />
Emmons attend the same Catholic church.<br />
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The weather was a little cool on Friday, but Saturday<br />
was beautiful.<br />
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MTG – MAR. <strong>21</strong>, '15<br />
Bruce Bell led the Opening Prayer and Tim<br />
Hammond presented the American Flag for the<br />
Pledge of Allegiance.<br />
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The meals were great, thanks to hosts / hostesses<br />
Bill / Sharon Jurkonie, Dennis and Karen Hoomes,<br />
Don and Deborah Galbreath, and Dub and Carolyn<br />
Clarks and thanks to Chong's Sunday breakfast.<br />
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For Sunday's devotional / service, Bruce Bell filled in<br />
as Chaplain (STILL NEED ONE).<br />
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Chong O'Leary gave us three one-night stay<br />
certificates for the Chinese Auction.<br />
See y'all at The Bean Pot.<br />
Doc Warwick, President<br />
FROM OUR<br />
VICE PRESIDENT<br />
It's good to have our President back at the helm.<br />
While in Florida, I represented him in Lebanon at the<br />
State Committee Meeting (<strong>Chapter</strong> presidents).<br />
The Fall event — a W TN Fall Rendezvous —<br />
Jackson, TN — Jackson County Fairgrounds.<br />
<br />
<br />
Oct 9-10-11 — 3-day event — F, Sat, Sun<br />
— Theme: Westward Ho!<br />
Early Bird — Oct 7-8 — W, Th<br />
Only 140 sites available —<br />
First Come, First Served —<br />
Send Reservations Early<br />
<br />
Tentative Cost Per Day:<br />
Camping, $25/rig; plus<br />
Rendezvous fee, $25/person, $50/couple<br />
Reservation Deadline to <strong>Chapter</strong> Park —<br />
Aug 15 th<br />
Application —,<br />
watch for it on the Website<br />
<br />
Ron Masterson needs idea how K-Town<br />
will support Jackson. How many will<br />
attend? ______ That's TN/GA Home Game.
Teddy Bear III Festival — Fairgrounds,<br />
Lebanon — April 15-16, 2016<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
http://TeddyBearMusicFestival.com/<br />
Jim Lusk, <strong>Sam</strong>boree Soundman, is the man<br />
with this plan<br />
Country, Gospel, Bluegrass — Continuous<br />
Entertainment<br />
<strong>Chapter</strong>s encouraged to hold April 2016<br />
campout / meeting there<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Benefits Monroe Carell Jr. Children's<br />
Hospital at Vanderbilt<br />
Camping Cost: $23-25/night to Fairground;<br />
no admission fee<br />
Johnny / Lelia Grimes, Jerome Rogers, and<br />
Larry / Mary Eikenberry went Fall 2014.<br />
Will K-Town Support it? How many<br />
would attend? _____<br />
New TN <strong>Chapter</strong> — <strong>Sam</strong>s Young at Heart —<br />
Crossville area — Will camp weekdays while the<br />
existing Crossville area chapter camps weekends.<br />
New State Staff Members — Jonathan and<br />
Carol Boyd, of Maryville, members of Ole<br />
Smoky <strong>Sam</strong>s. Jonathan has an accounting<br />
background and will replace Larry Eikenberry<br />
(who is resigning) as State Treasurer at the end of<br />
the year.<br />
Dogs for the Deaf — 4 th dog has been placed in<br />
<strong>Tennessee</strong>. DFD is recipient of the TN <strong>Sam</strong>boree<br />
Card-Go proceeds.<br />
Tom Johnson's Camping Centers in North<br />
Carolina — Bought by Camping World —<br />
Original name will be retained.<br />
2016 Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree — Chattanooga —<br />
Camp Jordan — Late May or Early June<br />
TN Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree 2015 —<br />
June 5, 6, 7 / Early Bird, 2-3-4 (T, W, Th)<br />
Just a brief overall picture —<br />
Reservation Deadline to <strong>Chapter</strong> Park —<br />
May 1 st<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Window Decorating Contest<br />
Card-Go - T-W-Th; Benefits Dogs for Deaf<br />
Catered Meal — Cancelled; $ Refunded<br />
Fri — Opening Ceremony at 9 a.m.<br />
Fri — Spaghetti Supper, chapter fundraiser<br />
Fri — Oller Comedy Hr — Skit Night<br />
Sat — Pancake / Sausage Breakfast —<br />
Ole Smoky / K-Town<br />
Sat — Chinese Auction — 4-5:30<br />
Sat — Taco Salad Meal, chapter fundraiser<br />
Sat — Entertainer —<br />
Ron Williams, Country Singer<br />
<br />
Sun — Church / Memorial Services<br />
Sun — Seminar / Parades — Pet / Theme<br />
(Back to the '70s)<br />
Sun — Closing Ceremonies in the Evening<br />
Sun — Oldies But <strong>Good</strong>ies Music — 7:00<br />
Richard Wagner, Vice President<br />
FROM THE WAGON MASTER<br />
Finally, a real camp-out that we can talk about. Our<br />
first one of 2015 was all about who had something<br />
wrong with the camper.<br />
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K-<strong>TOWN</strong> <strong>SAMS</strong> APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER - 2 - Issue Date Wed., March 25, 2015
My kitchen faucet exploded when I turned on the<br />
water. You just can't buy the broken part; you must<br />
buy a whole new faucet. Debra Lord was able to<br />
clear calcium buildup in their faucet with CLR<br />
(Calcium, Lime, Rust) Remover.<br />
Dub / Carolyn had a big problem. The Clark's motorhome<br />
slide quite working. In came a repair guy, and<br />
there went Dub to London, Kentucky, to get the part.<br />
The Bells had a major problem since their outside<br />
shower had frozen over the winter and required a lot<br />
of work to repair it. WE ALL SURVIVED!<br />
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Thank You everyone who camped at Smoky Bear.<br />
We had a lot of fun, played our usual games, and met<br />
some new friends. The potluck dinner added a few<br />
more pounds to each of us, and Dub Clark added his<br />
Irish smile to everyone as they went by.<br />
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Our side trips are all but ready to go. The people<br />
who are going to Cape Hatteras in June must call to<br />
give their credit card numbers, and they are finished.<br />
Crossville, for April. FEMA is coming in with work<br />
crews and might be booking some of their spaces.<br />
Please help them out and avoid any problems.<br />
Note: The World's Largest Tree House was closed<br />
by the State Fire Marshall, Aug 2012. Treehouse<br />
Masters shows a picture of the wonder at the<br />
beginning of its Friday 9 p.m. TV show. A Visitors<br />
Bureau representative states a recent notice that the<br />
tree house won't be opened in the foreseeable future.<br />
Spend time in downtown Crossville. It's quite<br />
interesting. Lots of history. Get a soda or sundae at<br />
the drugstore.<br />
——— WHO PROVIDES WHAT ———<br />
Smoked<br />
Pulled Pork<br />
at the Bean Pot Saturday Potluck<br />
I believe the trip to Seven Points Campground,<br />
J. Percy Priest Lake, Corps of Engineers Pk, near<br />
Nashville is complete. The campground is full.<br />
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I checked out a new campground called Smoky<br />
Mountain Premier RV Resorts. It looks promising<br />
but not this year. I am worried about the road inside<br />
the campground. If there were a good rain, we might<br />
have problems. We are at a wait-and-see point. If<br />
the road stays good this summer, I might book it for<br />
next year. The meeting room is large with a huge,<br />
brand new kitchen. There will be plenty of shade<br />
too. I will keep you up to date on this one.<br />
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April 17-18-19<br />
Bean Pot<br />
Campground<br />
Crossville, TN<br />
Again, a reminder — you MUST go ahead and make<br />
your reservations to Bean Pot Campground,<br />
April Hosts / Hostesses (B&M Bell, D&D Galbraith,<br />
B Hinkley / L Wittenberg, and B&J Morris) will<br />
provide smoked pulled-pork sandwiches plus BBQ<br />
Sauce, and they ask that we bring our favorite side<br />
dishes, salads, chips and / or desserts to complete the<br />
6:00 p.m. Saturday potluck meal.<br />
As stated in our Policies & Procedures, Hosts/Hostesses are<br />
responsible for drinks, snacks and paper/plastic products at the<br />
Friday evening social. For the Saturday evening potluck meal,<br />
members are to bring their own plates, eating utensils, and<br />
drinks. …. Food items provided by attendees should be<br />
sufficient to serve a minimum of eight.<br />
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A devotional leader for Sunday is needed. Please call<br />
Doc to volunteer.<br />
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Your Wagon Master, Richard Wagner<br />
K-<strong>TOWN</strong> <strong>SAMS</strong> APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER - 3 - Issue Date Wed., March 25, 2015
Plan to Enjoy OTHER<br />
Apr<br />
Apr<br />
May<br />
May<br />
May<br />
May<br />
Grab Pencil / Calendar / Record<br />
1.......................Skit Music Deadline for J Lusk<br />
17-19............................Bean Pot Campground, Crossville<br />
1 ..............................Registration Postmark Deadline<br />
................................ to <strong>Chapter</strong> Park at <strong>Sam</strong>boree<br />
15 ...........................................................Payment Deadline<br />
.................. for All <strong>Sam</strong>boree Reservation Fees<br />
15-17...........Around Pond RV Pk, Baileyton / Gr'ville<br />
16-17.............................<strong>Good</strong> <strong>Sam</strong> Club Clean Up Days<br />
................................www.<strong>Good</strong><strong>Sam</strong>Club/Volunteer<br />
State <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Sam</strong>s <strong>Sam</strong>borees<br />
Apr<br />
Apr<br />
Apr<br />
Apr<br />
May<br />
9-12...............LA Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Shreveport, LA<br />
.....................................................Dare to Dream Theme<br />
15-19............FL Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Okeechobee, FL<br />
..................................................... Madd Hatters Theme<br />
16-19.....................AL Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Dothan, AL<br />
........Hooray for the Red, White & Blue Theme<br />
16-19............. AR Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Texarkana, AR<br />
...............Rock N Roll Through the Years Theme<br />
8-10.............OH Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Zanesville, OH<br />
............................................................... The '60's Theme<br />
May 14-17.....................MI Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Marshall, MI<br />
.........................................The Wild, Wild West Theme<br />
Jun<br />
Jun<br />
Jun<br />
Jul<br />
Aug<br />
Aug<br />
Aug<br />
Sep<br />
2-4 ............. Early Bird TN Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Lebanon<br />
5-7 ................................TN Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Lebanon<br />
16-<strong>21</strong>.....................................Side Trip — Cape Hatteras<br />
....Ocean Waves RV Pk, Rodanthe / Waves, NC<br />
17-19............Riverbend Campground, Pigeon Forge<br />
15 ..........................Registration Postmark Deadline<br />
....... to <strong>Chapter</strong> Park at Jackson Rendezvous<br />
12-16 ............Side Trip to Seven Points Campground,<br />
J. Percy Priest Lake, Corps of Engineers Pk, Nashville<br />
<strong>21</strong>-23...................Spring Lake RV Resort, Crossville<br />
15 .......................................................Payment Deadline<br />
..........for All Rendezvous Reservation Fees<br />
May 15-17...................... VA Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Urbana, VA<br />
.... NASCAR (Virginia <strong>Sam</strong>boree "500") Theme<br />
May 15-17....... WV Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Mineral Wells, WV<br />
.......................................................Looney Tunes Theme<br />
May 22-25...................IN Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Greentown, IN<br />
.................................... Down By the Seashore Theme<br />
May 27-31.........KY Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Brandenburg, KY<br />
...................................................Hawaiian Luau Theme<br />
May 27-31......................MS Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Verona, MS<br />
.......................A Stroll Down Memory Lane Theme<br />
Jul<br />
9-12.....................OH Summer <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Tiffin, OH<br />
........................................................Wizard of OZ Theme<br />
Sep<br />
18-20.......................Pride RV Resort, Waynesville, NC<br />
<strong>Tennessee</strong> 2015 <strong>Good</strong> <strong>Sam</strong>s <strong>Sam</strong>boree<br />
Jun<br />
Jun<br />
02-04........Early Bird TN Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Lebanon<br />
05-07.......................... TN Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree, Lebanon<br />
...............................................Back to the '70's Theme<br />
2015 West <strong>Tennessee</strong> FALL Rendezvous<br />
Oct<br />
07-08......Early Bird W TN Fall Rendezvous, Jackson<br />
............................................Jackson Co. Fairgrounds<br />
Oct09-11W. TN. FALL Rendezvous, Jackson<br />
....................................................Westward Ho! Theme<br />
True friends are like rainbows. They brighten your<br />
life when you've been through a storm.<br />
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McClister, Vi ...................................................Two Elderly Brothers<br />
Morris, Judy.............................................. M.D. Anderson, Houston<br />
CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES<br />
Marcia Chandler, Doug Emmons,<br />
Randy / Tina Gibson, Karen Mau, Susan Pangle,<br />
Jerome Rogers, Hubert / Ann Rollen.<br />
Primary Caregivers / Families Involved.<br />
K-<strong>TOWN</strong> <strong>SAMS</strong> APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER - 4 - Issue Date Wed., March 25, 2015
OTHERS<br />
O’Leary, Barry, Chong's Hubby...............................Smoky Bear<br />
Hip Replacement, Recovered; Now Knee Replacement<br />
Send Cards to<br />
Pigeon Forge Care / Rehab Ctr (thru Apr 3 rd )<br />
415 Cole Dr., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863<br />
Spradley, Sheri, State Staff............................Back Surgery, 3/31<br />
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We're holding y'all in our thoughts and prayers.<br />
CHAPLAIN'S<br />
CORNER<br />
Position Open<br />
On an Easter Lily, the double trio of petals is seen to<br />
represent the Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,<br />
as well as the three virtues of Faith, Hope, and<br />
Love. The milky white color is represents purity.<br />
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Age is never so old as youth would measure it.<br />
— Jack London<br />
04-01 ...........................................T. C. Cruise<br />
04-18 .................................................Mary Bell<br />
SAND DOLLAR — An Easter Symbol — The fivepoint<br />
outline on the front of a sand dollar represents<br />
the star of Bethlehem. Five holes in the sand dollar<br />
represent the pierced hands, feet, and side of Christ.<br />
When the sand dollar is opened, it reveals five tiny<br />
objects that look similar to flying doves. Doves<br />
symbolize the Holy Spirit<br />
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Christ paid a debt that He did not owe,<br />
Because we owed a debt we could not pay.<br />
In life, it's not where you go;<br />
it's who you travel with.<br />
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04-25 ..................... Randy / Tina Gibson<br />
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I can't promise you that marriage will be easy,<br />
but I can say that marriage the way God intended<br />
is a treasure worth fighting for.<br />
I think I'll try to go to<br />
church on Easter.<br />
It'll give me a chance to<br />
test the GPS I got for<br />
Christmas<br />
K-<strong>TOWN</strong> <strong>SAMS</strong> APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER - 5 - Issue Date Wed., March 25, 2015
Emergency<br />
Call - Chain Chairperson<br />
— Janet Drake<br />
— 865-659-6206<br />
For an 'in-the-immediate-family' emergency / time<br />
of crisis that requires immediate action and prayer.<br />
http://Tn<strong>Good</strong><strong>Sam</strong>.com<br />
The Place to Look<br />
for<br />
Hearing Dogs Make Miracles Happen<br />
Enjoy heartwarming stories and pictures about dogs<br />
and their deaf owners at<br />
https://www.Facebook.com/DogsfortheDeaf?fref=ts<br />
<br />
<br />
Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree Registration Form<br />
Tour Possibilities during <strong>Sam</strong>boree<br />
Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree — Saturday Night Entertainer<br />
Ron Williams<br />
<br />
Fall Jackson Rendezvous Registration Form<br />
<br />
K-Town Newsletter<br />
K-Town Camping Schedule<br />
Finalist for the New<br />
7 WONDERS<br />
OF NATURE<br />
Submitted by Tom Platt<br />
Bay of Fundy areas of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick<br />
and Maine. The greatest vertical tides in the world<br />
occur in the Bay of Fundy. Folklore states that the<br />
tides are caused by a giant whale splashing in the<br />
water. Google Bay of Funday to learn more.<br />
Ron Williams was born into family steeped in music<br />
tradition. The son of singer / songwriter Leona<br />
Williams, Ron has been surrounded by legends of the<br />
Country Music industry since childhood. Ron<br />
currently resides in Hermitage, <strong>Tennessee</strong>, and has<br />
been married to wife Amy for 13 years. They have<br />
two daughters, Alexis and Olivia.<br />
http://www.RonWilliamsCountry.com/<br />
Come! See! Hear! Ron Williams will perform at<br />
the <strong>Tennessee</strong> Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree – Saturday, June 6.<br />
TN Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree<br />
Lebanon, TN<br />
June 5-6-7 / Early Bird: June 2-3-4<br />
Eight kinds of whales, provincial parks / museums;<br />
enjoy hiking, kayaking. Check it out this summer.<br />
Theme:<br />
Back To The 70's<br />
K-<strong>TOWN</strong> <strong>SAMS</strong> APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER - 6 - Issue Date Wed., March 25, 2015
Dress for the Parade<br />
END OF VIETNAM CONFLICT<br />
Massive Anti-War Protest Marches<br />
Kent State University Deaths<br />
Mandatory Busing to Desegregate Schools.<br />
Lava<br />
Lamps<br />
Peace, Love, and Rock 'n' Roll<br />
Strobe<br />
Lights<br />
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Fades of the 70's<br />
Microwave Ovens, Clock Radios<br />
Big<br />
Wheels<br />
Rubik's<br />
Cube<br />
Leisure suits came in an array of colors and usually<br />
consisted of bell-bottom pants and a shirt-like<br />
jacket.<br />
70's Furniture<br />
Water Beds, Console TVs<br />
Swag Lamps / Bean Bag Chairs<br />
Loud Colors and Wild Designs<br />
Oranges, Browns, Rust<br />
Pet<br />
Rocks<br />
Adhesive Daisies for Cars<br />
Happy Faces Appeared Everywhere<br />
Bell Bottom Jeans and Bell Bottom Sleeves<br />
Mood Rings<br />
Come Join the Fun at the<br />
'15 TN Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree<br />
K-<strong>TOWN</strong> <strong>SAMS</strong> APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER - 7 - Issue Date Wed., March 25, 2015
I enjoy waking up and not having to go to work. So<br />
I do it three or four times a day. — Gene Perret<br />
The easiest mistake on earth is to forget to<br />
appreciate what we have RIGHT NOW.<br />
Couple Appreciation Month<br />
Dog Appreciation Month<br />
Nat'l Card And Letter Writing Month<br />
Nat'l Car Care Month<br />
Apr<br />
1 .................................Meatloaf Appreciation Day<br />
Apr<br />
Apr<br />
Apr<br />
Apr<br />
Apr<br />
Apr<br />
2 .......................Nat'l Peanut Butter & Jelly Day<br />
5 ................................................................Dandelion Day<br />
9 ..................................................................Listening Day<br />
10 .......................................................... Nat'l Sibling Day<br />
11 .....................................Write Your Memoirs Day<br />
16 .............Nat'l Baked Ham w/ Pineapple Day<br />
The best thing for gray hair is a sensible head.<br />
The IRS will help you get what's coming to them.<br />
Apr<br />
Apr<br />
22 ..................................................Nat'l Jelly Bean Day<br />
17 ................. Nosy Neighbor Appreciation Day<br />
Life is Like a Movie —<br />
If you are Sad — Drama<br />
If you are Afraid— Suspense<br />
If you are Angry — Action<br />
When you look at the Mirror — Horror<br />
Now you are Smiling — That's Comedy<br />
Apr<br />
Apr<br />
Apr<br />
26 .........................................................Hug a Friend Day<br />
29 .......................................................Nat'l Oatmeal Day<br />
30 ....................................Nat'l Oatmeal Cookie Day<br />
TN Spring <strong>Sam</strong>boree / Lebanon, TN<br />
June 5-6-7 / Early Bird: June 2-3-4<br />
Get your Chinese Auction<br />
items to Johnny Branum<br />
EARLY — 865-688-7964.<br />
K-<strong>TOWN</strong> <strong>SAMS</strong> APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER - 8 - Issue Date Wed., March 25, 2015