June Campout - Big WheelSt. Mary’s, Georgia

Jim & I (“D”), Dave Carlson and Lucy Pouluswould like to begin with sending our heartfelt con-dolences of sympathy to Della and Al of the passingof her son. Know that he is in a much more peace-ful and pain free place. Also, with every gray cloudthere is a silver lining. God will take care of himnow, as your son will see you again someday. On Thursday, many Getaway Sam chaptermembers came as Early Birds to the June campoutat A Big Wheel RV Park in St. Mary's, GA. Those EBswere Bob & Sheila Garbecki, John & Sue Johnson,Frank & Linda Diegel, Larry & Harriet Haire, LucyPoulus (co host bunked up at Jim & D’s rig) andDave Carlson co host. Mary & Dan Arnold, guestsof Jim & D, would become new chapter members,with Linda Diegel promising them a fresh home-made Carrot Cake! What a tasty bribe. Other new

faces for Jim & D to welcome & visit with at thecampout were, Nate & Kate Deaton and Jynifer &John Fortson. We must say, our small chapter isgrowing by leaps & bounds, with fresh blood every-where. All attendees were given the opportunity tocolor their favorite Disney character from a color-ing book for the “Color My World” contest. Mem-bers also looked at pieces of a KOA map and triedto figure out “Where Are We”. The Early Birdswere eager to partake in the large Taco Bar withplenty of goodies, while desserts had to be laid outin the kitchen. Debbie, our chapter Prez, drove inby car and brought Trudy Clayton to enjoy Tacos,dessert and Card Bingo. Shortly after clean up andfolks returning from feeding & walking their pets,16 players gathered around 4 tables. Jim & Davecalled out the cards for Bingo. Losers of Card Bingoentered their names in 2 random $10 prize draw-ings. Harriet & Sue, who were at a table of non-winners, won $10 each!

Happy BirthdayJuly

Bob McKinley - 1st; Dixie Thompson - 3rdFrank Diegel - 10th; Hank Pelz - 12th

Gerry Eckhart - 23rd; Harriet Haire -26th

Happy AnniversaryJuly

Bob & Sandra McKinley - 2nd - 27 yearsFrank & Linda Diegel -3rd - 16 years

July 2015President Debra Dlugosz 904-221-1672Vice President Harriet Haire 904-824-3846Secretary Tressa Dishman 904-641-4059Treasurer Al Richardson 904-264-5003Newsletter Editor Don Dishman 904-641-4059 dondish37@att.net

As a member of the Good Sam Club I pledge to give aid to others in need, respectnature and the environment, give back to the community and those less fortunate,treat others with dignity and respect, and to wear a smile (like Good Sam and GoodSamantha’s) and promote the pledge of the Good Sam Club to others.

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Friday Morn, members were treated to a large breakfast of hot baked biscuits, sausage gravy, fruit,yogurt, pastries, juice and coffee. The RV Park owner, Karen Moody, joined us for a taste of our chapterhospitality, breakfast, and camaraderie. Following kitchen clean up and visiting, a Scavenger Hunt began.Participants were given a Walmart bag with a list of items to be collected & brought back in the shortestamount of time. A short time later, Jerry & Esther Eckhart drove in from the King’s Bay Naval Lodge to visitand play their favorite card game, Hand & Foot, with John & Sue. In the meantime, the Hunt was on asKate, and John & Jynifer Fortson were brave enough to complete this fun game. John & Jynifer turned inthe most collected items to win a large gift basket. Kate proudly took runner up and received a gift bag ofgoodies. Debbie returned in the afternoon, as members were treated to an Ice Cream Social of a variety ofnovelties! Karen Moody took time out to enjoy a frozen treat with us. Robert & Susan Roche arrived latein the afternoon to contribute more food for the Ham potluck. Jim was able to sit down & slice up the ham.Great job! Here again, with so many side dishes to choose from, desserts had to be spread out in the kitch-en. In the early evening hours, our guests & newest chapter members, Mary & Dan and 10 other members,tested their musical skills at “Name That Kazoo Tune”. 2 Teams of 6 each TRIED to hum a tune on a pieceof wax paper & comb! Linda was a team captain as was Mary on the opposing team. We shared a lot oflaughs at how terrible the sounds were made the crowd roar. Dan decided to give it a shot but quickly de-cided to let Mary show off her talents. Each participant of the winning team received an OLD FARTS book-let to give them a chuckle. Later, Mary & Dan got a learning lesson in how to play Joker. Another table ofseasoned Joker players enjoyed themselves and strategizing. D & Lucy went to the kitchen to prepare aSaturday Sunrise Breakfast casserole to be chilled overnight.

Saturday morning, many chapter members made their way back to Jacksonville to pay their re-spects to Della & Al at the funeral services of Della’s son. Those who did not attend and stayed behind hadthe casserole, biscuits and other leftovers from Friday mornings breakfast. D held off on demonstratingher craft project, Sunflowery wreath (made with felt, etc.). There will be another time and another proj-ect. This gave some time to the few at the campground to visit, share stories and just get to know eachother. Jim took advantage of free time to do his Physical Therapy exercises to help loosen up his stiffknees. He’ll be up & running (yeah, yeah) hopefully soon. In the afternoon, everyone brought in lightsnacks to converse over. Debbie returned with board games in hand. Robert & Susan were able to returnand visit with the group. Sharon & Pam Bundy and their friend Dan made a welcomed appearance. Judy &Bob Fishback and Carol Anne & Steve Guitar got to meet Jim & D for the first time since they joined thechapter. What wonderful and friendly people they are, commented Jim & D. DJ brought a friend, John,with him to dinner at The Millhouse Steakhouse in Kingsland. We had a whopping 32 hungry mouths forthe wait staff to feed. Everyone enjoyed many laughs, great conversations, very tasty meals and excellentservice for the large Saturday night gathering. Upon returning to the clubhouse after dinner, winners wereannounced of the “Color my World” contest. Three gift bags were won by Linda Diegel, Lucy Poulus andNate Deaton. John Johnson won a bottle of Avon aftershave lotion, donated by Dave Carlson. Inside alarge, red gift bag, a talking Willie (Duck Dynasty) bank and a “Good Old Days” magazine was won by KateDeaton. Sharon Bundy had NO COMPETITION in the “KOA Where Are We” contest. She did very well andguessed 10 out of 12 sites without using any GPS or electronic device. Great job & congratulations! Shetoo, won a gift bag. Sorry if I made any errors in naming winners.

Sunday Morning, many attended the peaceful devotion given by D. Just like after church, manyshared a little more chatter and well wishes before departing or staying on another day.Jim & I want to thank our cohosts again, Lucy Poulus and Dave Carlson for their assistance. We want toadd that it was a pleasure meeting new faces as well as seeing our old friends of the Getaway Sams.

Submitted by D and Jim McDade

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Above: Campground Office; Weekend Hosts - Lucy, Dave, D and Jim; Nate - Color My World Picture. Below: Linda and Frank - coloringtheir characters; Lucy, Linda and Sue ruffling Deb’s hair while she tries to color her character.

Above: Book 0 Color My World with rules; Pam coloring her character while Dan watches Sharon answering the question “KOAWhere are we?”; TACOS - super plate with tacos and fixings enjoyed by all.Below: Taco time: left - Kate & Nate, Larry & Harriet, and John & Jynifer; center - Jim, Linda, Dave, Frank and Lucy; right - Trudy,Deb, Sue and Sheila.

Far left - Card bingo - Jim and Dave are callers,match ‘em and win! Near left - Lucy and D pre-pare a BIG breakfast to be enjoyed by all.

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Above: John, Gerry, Esther and Sue - enjoying a rousing game of Hand and Foot; Harriet, Linda, Lucy and D getting ready toparticipate in the Scavenger Hunt. A few decided to play Jokers instead.

Below: Jim with new members, Bob and Mary Arnold; Jim cutting ham for the covered dish dinner; Sue, Deb John and Jimteaching the Arnold's how to play Jokers - who won?

Below: Left - Frank, Dave, Linda and Sheila play Jokers.Right: Jynifer, Deb, Lucy, and D playing Blockus

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Above:Left - Linda, Carol Anne and Steve play Farkle;

Middle - Judy & Bob Fishback - at MillhouseRight - Steve, Kate, Sue and Sheila playing Blockus

Below:Left - John and Jynifer - Scavenger Hunt Winners

Middle - Kate - Scavenger Hunt Runner UpRight 0 The Group at Millhouse for Dinner

Below:Time for Visiting and Resting!

Left - Larry catching a few ZZ’s with Max and PhoebeRight - Bob and Jim enjoying resting and visiting.

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GETAWAY SAMS CAMPOUT – July 2015

Kelly's Countryside RV Park36065 Kelly's Lane - Callahan, Florida 32011

Early Bird: July 23, 2015 - Campout: July 24-26, 2015

Make reservation to 904-845-4252RSVP to: Susan and Robert Roche - 904-725-6902/904-735-9433

Rally Rate: $27 per night including Early Bird

Directions: Take US 1 North to Callahan, campground is 6.5 miles north of Callahan on leftNOTE: ALL ACTIVITIES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Thursday – July 23 Campers may begin to check in around noon Lunch - On your own 5:30 p.m. Dinner – Callahan Bar-b-Que for early dinner

Evening – Cards and socializingFriday – July 24 9 a.m. Breakfast – Continental breakfast, fruit and pastries – Coffee Available Lunch – Egg salad sandwiches 2 p.m. Tea Time– bring drinks/snacks as desired 6 p.m. Dinner – Cedar River Seafood, Callahan Evening Trivial Pursuit, Cards and socializing

Saturday – July 258:45 a.m. Breakfast – Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, bagels, cream cheese, jelly, fruit

– Coffee Available 11:45 a.m. Lunch – Tuna Salad Sandwiches. 2 p.m. Tea Time – bring drinks/snacks as desired 6 p.m. Dinner – Brunswick stew and bread - Coffee provided Evening – Jurassic Park Downs, bring dimesSunday – July 26 9:30 a.m. Devotional

Travel Home!Have a safe Trip Home – Sayonara

PLEASE BRING YOUR DRINKS, PLATES, CUPS AND SILVERWARE TO ALL PROVIDED MEALS.

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GETAWAY SAMS 2015CAMPOUT SCHEDULE SIGN UP SHEET

(Early Bird Dates) MONTH/DATES HOSTS LOCATIONJan. (22) 23-25 Sue & John/ Esther & Gerry Pecan Park, JacksonvilleFeb. (19) 20-22 No Host/Scheduled by Deb Trip to Savannah, GAMarch (26) 27-29 Harriet & Larry/Joe & Buddy Kelly’s RV Park, Callahan, FLApril (23) 24-26 Tressa & Don/Linda & Frank Wilderness RV Resort, Silver Springs, FLMay (21) 22-25 Al & Della/Bob & Sheila Travelers Campground. Alachua, FlJune (25) 26-28 D. & Jim/Dave & Lucy Big Wheel, St. Mary, GAJuly (23) 24-26 Susan & Robert Kelly’s RV Park, CallahanAug. (27) 28-30^ "No Chapter Campout; alternate choices TBA."Sept. (17) 18-20> Bobby & Darlene/ Dixieland Music Park, Waldo, FLOct. (22) 23-25 Deb/Paula & Jim Suwannee River Hideaway, Old Town, FLNov. 17-22* Fall Samboree Eustis, FLDec. 31, 2015 – Sharon and Pam Bundy TBA Jan. 3, 2016 and Chapter Officers

^ While there is no campout scheduled for August - watch for additional information about a ‘gathering’ to beheld in Ocala. Participation, as always, is optional - but we’ve heard the campground is really nice, so keep an eyeout for more information.

> PROPOSED DATE CHANGE - Due to the desire of many to attend the ‘music feast’ hosted by the campground, achange of dates has been discussed. Additional information to be provided later.

*All attendees at Samborees are asked to participate in planning/hosting a day of activities (meals, meetings,etc.). The application for the Fall Samboree is included in the newsletter!

All Member Rigs are to host/co-host at least once during they year. Please also remember that, as GoodSam members, we all pitch in to help each other where every and when ever needed.

MEET NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORSDAN AND MARY ARNOLD

Dan and Mary met Jim and D McDade while Jim was taking his PT, realized they lived very close to-gether, and both had RV's. Jim and D invited them to the campout, they came up in their Class C and joinedus (after Linda bribed them with a carrot cake!).

Dan works at ABC Supply (roofing and building materials) in St. Augustine. Mary formerly worked inproperty management overseeing condominiums, and now loves to read and volunteer. They travel with aSchnauzer named Sophie, and have 7 grandchildren.

BOB AND JUDY FISHBACK

Judy and Bob Fishback visited with the chapter at the campout, coming up from Orange Park. Theymet Nate and Kate down at Lazy Days and indicated a desire to join a chapter. We are hoping they willchoose to join the Getaways!

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GOOD SAMS OF FLORIDA, INC. 2015 FALL RALLY“Memories of Christmas Past” is the Theme

SOUTHERN PALMS RV RESORTNOVEMBER 18-22, 2015 EARLY BIRD NOVEMBER 17, 2015

ONE AVOCADO LANE, EUSTIS FLORIDA 32726TELEPHONE #: 352-357-8882

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: 4 nights camping with water, electric and sewer. Daily hospitality, Samgo, Door prizes,Crafts, flea market, seminars, Rally bars, RV Dealers, vendors, entertainment and MUCH MORE.CANCELLATIONS There will be a processing fee for all cancellations based on cancellation date: Prior to September 15th $10.00

September 16th thru October 14th $15.00October 15th and forward $25.00

THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR “NO SHOWS” (This is if you don’t notify anyone.)****All cancellations and refund requests must be in writing from YOU and emailed to Joe Weston, State Director or LindaVoyton before the Rally ends. WE CAN NOT HAVE CANCELLATIONS AFTER THE RALLY, AND EXPECT TO GET A REFUND.NO DEDUCTIONS FOR EARLY DEPARTUREWE WILL HAVE CHAPTER PARKING - NOTE: REGISTRATIONS MUST BE IN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO RALLY TO PARK WITH CHAPTERHandicapped spaces will only be provided for our Handicapped members with proper credentials. PLEASE INDICATEWHETHER YOU WANT TO PARK WITH YOUR CHAPTER OR IN HANDICAPPED SPACES. (NOT BOTH)Unregistered late arrivals may not be parked with their chapter.

**Registration 9 AM – 5 PM - NO LATE ARRIVALS******IMPORTANT!! ARRIVE WITH TOWED VEHICLE UNHOOKED***

MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: GOOD SAMS OF FLORIDA, INC.Please attach a self-addressed stamped envelope for confirmation of registration.PLEASE RETURN LOWER PORTION OF THIS FORM WITH FEES TO:Joe Weston, P. O. Box 470572, Lake Monroe, FL 32747-0572Email: forestjr@bellsouth.net Phone# (407) 417-7559

NAME_________________________________________ ______________________Last, First Chapter Name or Handicapped

ADDRESS ______________________________________ ______________________Street City and State Zip

Handicapped#___________________ Rig Length _____ Rig Type ________________# of Adults _____ # of Children_____ (A, B, C, trailer, 5th wheel)

Phone # ________________________ E-Mail address _____________________________________ PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

FALL RALLY FEE EUSTIS 2015PREPAID REGISTRATION ($125.00) $_________EARLY BIRD ($25.00) $____________

SINGLE PERSON RIG ($105.00) $_________EXTRA ADULT ____ ($25.00) $_________REGISTRATION AT GATE ($135.00) $_________ (children under 12 are free)TOTAL FEES FOR Fall Rally $_________

IS THIS YOUR FIRST FLORIDA RALLY? YES __ NO __

NOTE: We the undersigned understand the Florida Good Sam State Staff has taken reasonable and necessary safety precautions. There-fore, we accept full responsibility for the welfare of our unit and all persons in our unit while attending the Florida Samboree.

DATE: _________________ SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________________We, Florida Good Sams Inc., reserve the right to refuse any application.