Gone With the Wind Rally

Texas Gulf Coast Unit 103 WBAC

The Yellow Rose...January 2017 - Newsletter

Mary WatermannPresident

y first newsletter as President of our unit, Texas Gulf Coast. The installationrally was beautiful thanks to Nova Fleming and her wonderful host group. It is anhonor to serve as your president, my only hope is that I live up to your expectations.This office is nothing without the support of the members, I ask your help, I ask foryour participation in our rallies, and we all know what that means, this News Orleansgal loves costumes! Let’s get this party started!

Special thanks to Grady Ferry, Region 9 President for attending our installation rally.First lady Keith Ferry could not be with us, as she had a family commitment. I am sure Gene is relieved to step down from the office, but I’m sure that Judy is morerelieved than Gene. Thank you both for your efforts!

I would like to thank everyone for the donations to our Christmas boxes. Once againour members stepped up, to help the needy in our area. For making the deliveriesthanks to members, the Richardson’s, the Kelley’s, the Rich’s, Dee Bryant, Lonna Nelson, and myself. I have participated in this effort to help the needy, during thisChristmas season for three years now. I encourage each of you, to help out in the effort of delivering the boxes, it is humbling experience.

Again I am happy to serve as your president, I am humbled by your overwhelmingconfidence in me as your leader. I was counting on my angel, Dennis to be at my sideas your president. As I find my way in this new life without him, I sometimes need alittle steering to keep me on track!

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In The Christmas Spirit In The Christmas Spirit

The Girls Can Shop!

Dana, RutheAnn, Mary, Lonna & Janie

...and Deliver

...Quiltsby

Jane Fudge

Lonna, Dee, Janie, Mary, Dana, Debi & RA

The Girls Can Wrap!

Lonna, Debi, & Mary

Our Christmas Food Boxes project just keeps getting better andbetter. Each year the generosity of our TGCU members blesses somany needy families in the Zavalla area. This year, I went to theZavalla Food Bank and was given the names of 15 families thatneeded our help to make their Christmas bright with a lot of gro-ceries. Everyone jumped into high gear with the wrapping of theboxes just before the rally..then on Monday following, we alljumped into Lonna Nelson’s “sleigh” and headed to Sam’s and Wal-Mart to fill the food boxes with items not already donated withgoodies.

The TGCU Christmas fund of just under $900 grew by an additional$800 allowing us to purchase each family a nice ham, lots of fruitand plenty of potatoes, peanut butter, crackers, etc..leaving us abalance of just over $800. I’m so proud of our unit. Paula Largentmade a trip to the Lufkin Candy company and picked up two casesof Chic-0-Sticks for a candy treat that was donated to our cause.

And when delivering the boxes we were all humbled by the needsthat we witnessed and by the blessing we received from beingable to give on behalf of all of you...All eyes lit up when each fam-ily was given a hand made quilt by TGCU member Jane Fudge. I’mso appreciative of everyone’s willingness to help...we had so muchfun. Thank You, Thank You...to everyone that helped.

RutheAnn

Gone With The WindJanuary Rally Schedule 12th - 15th

Thursday 12thNo More Bingo....Movie Night or Charades . . . . . .7pm

Friday, 13thCoffee at the Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10amRegistration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30-3pmTAHI Executive Board Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2pmHappy Hour Social on clubhouse patio or other .4pmPot Luck Dinner bring a dish to share/set-ups . . .6pmUsual & Unusual Fun, Games, Fellowship . .7pm until

Saturday, 14thPancakes & Sausage Breakfast . . . . . . .7am - 8:30 amTGCU Executive Board meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9amClub Membership meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10amGames continue (dominoes, Joker, etc) . . . .1pm-untilTrailer Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2pmHappy Hour Social . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4pmDinner (Bring Table Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6pmGames continue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7pm-until

Sunday, 15thSweet Rolls & Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30amChurch Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9amClean the Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1pm

JanuaryBirthdays:

JanuaryAnniversaries:

FEBRUARY 2017 RALLY

“ANTHONY & CLEOPATRA” THEME

HOSTS: WATERMANN, PEARSONS,

BILL FITZGERALD, N. FITZGERALD, R.

ROBINSON, N. ANDERSON, J. FUDGE

Bill Miller ..............................1

Kathryn Fischer ..................3

Martha Polasek................16

Debi Jean Harkey.............17

Fred Richardson ..............22

Mae Carnes ........................24

Harold Bean ......................25

Kay Gompper.....................27

Beverly Pritchett..............27

Frank Ragland ..................31

Ava Daniels........................21

Wilda & Jake Oesch ..............8Mary & Dennis Watermann...13Wanda & John Martin ........18Bob & Tina Miller ................25Gerald & Ruth Alexander ....27John & Brenda Jacob..........27Jerry & Carol Moore ............28Roy & Mae Carnes ...............31

Rally Hosts 2017TGCU Officers:

WatermannPearsonNelson

RichardsonBeveringO’Quinn

Popcorn &A MovieThursday

Night

Happy New year to everyone! ...RutheAnn and I are blessed to know each and everyone of

you and it is our prayer that everyone has a Prosperous and most of all healthy 2017.

Taking a look back to 2016...there were a lot of things that occurred at Texas Airstream Harbor. We’vehad a lot of new folks who have purchased a lot(s)..and have been working to make improvements inour park. Also in review we were finally able to repair some major road problems that occurred overthe past few years because of rain. Construction is still ongoing on a few streets with new residencesand cabana covers for our beloved Airstreams. Speaking of constructions, I would like to take this timeto remind anyone who is planning construction which involves moving dirt and pouring cement thatthere is a limit on the amount of material that can be brought into the park on a truck on our roads.That limit is: For dirt, you may bring in up to 5 yds of material per load. For cement that limit is 3 yds

per load. The main difference is in the weight ofthe delivery vehicle(s).

During our recent annual Membership meeting inDecember, the membership elected three folks toserve on the board. They are, Fred Richardson,Tommy Largent and Bill Pearson. The board alsoappointed our Treasurer, Mary Watermann to theboard to fill the un-expired term of Robert Pritch-ett.

A Special Presentation was made during the meet-ing with the dedication of 16 US Flags that will beplaced on lighted poles around the park on An-gelina street. The daughters of Bill & MeredithFitzgerald made the presentation to their dad

...and in memory of their mom because they know how much they loved Texas Airstream Harbor.Daughters Pam Pearson and Nancy Fitzgerald made the presentation on behalf of all 4 of the Fitzgeraldgirls.

The membership voted unanimously to raise the storage rate from $30.00 a month to $2.00 per day or$50.00 per month. Currently we have three trailers in storage with the possibility of two more thathave expressed an interest in leaving their trailers here during the winter and spring months.

As we go into the new year I am glad to report that Texas Airstream Harbor water has passed its latestcomprehensive inspection with only three issues that involve an update to our Operations Manual andneeded guidelines for placing a new water storage tank into operation. The updates have been madeand we are seeking information that will be needed for TCEQ compliance in regard to placing the stor-age tank in service. Speaking of water...after all was said and done, the water department actuallymade a small amount of money this past year.

An audit committee met with our CPA and all records were reconciled in accordance with standardbookkeeping rules and regulations. Thank you for a job well done to our Treasurer, Mary Watermann.Thanks are also in order again to Dana Kelley who stepped up to help Mary this past summer whileshe traveled.

texas airstream harborNews & Views..

Nancy Fitzgerald Bill Fitzgerald Pam Pearson

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Fred & RutheAnn

News & Views

Hummingbirds seen recently at the clubhouse flying around Morgan

Too Many Cooks?

RogerPaulRick

Suzanne& Louie

Nancy(RETIREE)& sister Pam

with guestsJim & Karie

Rowland

Paul & Jim

Carl & Larry

RETIREMENT PARTY &

STEAKS AT THE LAKE

About our Members: Morgan & Barbara Flournoy were recently honored at a morning coffee at theclubhouse. Morgan & Barbara will be leaving TAHI to new adventures as they have secured an apart-ment at Pinecrest in Lufkin. They moved over the holidays and asked that if anyone was in town tocome by and visit. Charles and Linda Kilgore also sold their cabana and lot as they are moving to Ker-rville, TX to be near their daughter. New members Ken & Ava Daniels purchased the Kilgore’s mem-bership lot and cabana. Member Nancy Fitzgerald just recently retired following 37 years teachingand guiding our children and grandchildren in the Texas Public schools system...a “Steak at the Lake”event was held to celebrate her milestone..Everyone was invited to bring something to cook on thegrille and enjoy a little TAHI hospitality.

A lot of guests are beginning to visit TAHI...(some return visitors as well as new folks). They are alwaysinvited to join in our fun as we make new friends in the Airstreaming family...If you see someone newin our park be sure and go by and welcome them...

FOR SALE: Mobile home lot in Texas Airstream Harbor Park on Lake

Sam Rayburn with 100 amp service, existing concrete runners, one-car

garage on concrete driveway; 40’x 80’ lot. $15,000 OBO. Adjoining pri-

vate property available...Morgan Flournoy 936-675-4851

FOR SALE: Remodeled 14’ x 74’ 2BR-2BA mobile home on 2 ½ lots in

Texas Airstream Harbor Park on Lake Sam Rayburn. Appliances in-

cluded. Additions include dining room, office, laundry, 3rd bath, rec room,

workshop, two long trailer ports all on concrete slab and all under an 80’x

80’ metal roof. (2,120 sq. ft. total living area). $110,000 OBO. Three-

quarters (3/4) to one & three quarters (1 ¾) acres adjoining private prop-

erty available. Morgan Flournoy 936-675-4851

FOR SALE: John Deere Model 4310 32 HP diesel utility Tractor with

Model 430 Loader & Model 48 Backhoe attachment. 1400 hrs on meter.

Also like-new RHINO 5’ shredder. All four items on a HD 16’ tandem trailer

with new deck. Package deal (5 piece) $19,000.00 Morgan Flournoy

936-675-4851

FOR SALE: 2001 Airstream Limited 34’ w/slide-out; rear queen BR;

six new tires on aluminum wheels; den, hall, & slide carpet replaced

w/premier oak laminate; front fireplace; couch replaced w/two matching

electric Cat Napper brand recliners; Tailgater (DISH) TV antennae sys-

tem; Hensley no-sway hitch; three fantastic vent fans; 36”x32” Airstream

oak drop-leaf dual height dining/coffee table; refrig/freezer; stove-top; microwave; 21” Samsung TV; sound system.

Everything works; no leaks & no dents, no smokers and no pets. Excellent condition. $45,000 OBO Morgan

Flournoy 936-675-4851

The Peddler! (Buy--Sell--Trade)

Have a wiring problem?

Call the Pros

Larry Rowell • Jim Rich • Carl Graham

Shady Chapel United Methodist Church

Worship Service10 am Sunday

Located:

Highway 147

4 miles N of Zavalla, TX

For information call

936-897-9988

Appetizers • Salads & Sides • Seafood Dinners • Burgers & MoreMexican Dinners

Beef, Pork & Chicken Dinners

Phone Orders Welcome!

Hwy 147 Broaddus, TX

936-872-1000

For Sale: 12 Oak-There are nice trees on the perimeter of the site and it is well shaded. This site is very level and

has a concrete pad and driveway. Also includes a 10x12 metal shed for storage. $3500 Contact Randy Bullock at

850-554-8509 or by email realrandybullock@yahoo.com

For Sale: 160 Holly, Cabana and shed asking $8500. Contact Neil Anderson/Jane Fudge at 479-969-8571 (home)

979-248-0268 (cell) 254-289-1977 (cell) 479-206-1825(cell)

The Peddler! (Buy--Sell--Trade) ... continuedFor Sale: Lots #13 &15 Mag-

nolia - Two adjacent newly

filled and leveled 40x80 lots

ready for building slabs. Near

clubhouse with view of the

Lake Sam Rayburn. Lots are

fully shaded mid afternoon by

a beautiful large oak tree on

the west lot line. Water, sewer

and new 20/30/50/200 amp

services are on the lots.

$15,700 for both lots. Contact

Morgan Flournoy at 936-897-

2728 or 936-675-4851.

For Sale: Lot # 3 Pine-40x80

level lot with 360 sq ft of patio

slab with 36” concrete table w/light and shade tree. Also a 10x10 slab for a storage building. Water, sewer and new

20/30/50/200amp services are on the lot $5550. Contact Morgan Flournoy at 936-897-2728 or 936-675-4851

For Sale: 1996 Airstream 28ft, polished, twin beds, oven, microwave, new AC. $18000. Contact Jack Gordon 936-

404-3344

For Sale: 1978 Sovereign Airstream 30ft. completely remodeled with exception of the bath. Two AC units, granite

counter top, large stainless sink, oak floors, two recliners, Bose surround sound system, queen bed. Asking $20,000.

er Contact Mary Watermann at 985-788-5519

For Sale: 2007 Airstream Classic Limited, 34ft. with slide out. This trailer is a beauty, kept in excellent shape.

Beautiful interior and exterior, a must see! Two flat screen TV s, full queen bed. Contact Mary Watermann, 985-788-

5519.

TGCU member Jim Lovelady polishing his Caravel ...Lookin’ Good! ...Very Good!

TAHI Assessments are now dueAssessments not paid by January 31st

will begin to accrue interest...2017 Assessments are

$600.00 per lot

WBCCI & TGCU dues are due: $65 WBCCI + $10 TGCU

You can now pay online atWBCCI.org.

TGCU Officers for 2017 -- The Installation Banquet

Region 9 President Grady Ferry Installed the officers. Nova Flemming & Crew Decorated a Beautiful Head Table

President Mary Watermann

1st VP Pam Pearson

2nd VP Rick NelsonTreasurer

RutheAnn Richardson

Correspondng Secretary

Cookie Yeates

Recording Secretary

Fred Richardson

2-year Trustee

Paul BeveringPast President Gene Bagby

Presenting Mary with Pres Flag

The Officers pictured with visitors

Ross and Carolyn Pawson from Canada

I thought it would be a good idea to touch base with everyone to remind you that the 2017 Region 9 Rally, AirstreamAloha, is now about three months away. I know everyone has been very busy with the Christmas season and I hope thatnow the holiday season is drawing to an end you will take some time to register soon. The registration form can be foundon the Region 9 website. www.region9.wbcci.net

I encourage all unit officers to attend the Region 9 Rally. There will be unit officers' training seminars on Tuesday, March21, 2017. These seminars will help all unit officers understand their respective duties and plan for unit and international activities.

Hoping everyone has had a great Christmas Season and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!

Grady FerryRegion 9 President