Sunny Memories October 3, 2008

Starve Hollow State Recreation Area Brownstown, IN

10 member units were present at this campout: Brooks, Bump, Colbert, Coleman, Hurst, Johnson, McNulty, Pack, Rutter and Urbahns.

The meeting was called to order by President Tom McNulty and he led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Patty and Dan Johnson, the new Sunny Travelers Wagon masters were formally introduced to us. They have become members of Sunny Memories. Dan gave us information about the Sunny Travelers regional rally trips for 2009. He also told us about the Sports theme for the 2009 International Rally to be held in Hamburg, NY. We are all glad to have them in our club.

Patty and Dan will be hosting the Florida Luncheon on February 19 and our club members have offered to help them.

The Secretary read the minutes of the September meeting and they were approved as read. The Treasurers report was given and approved as read.

We thanked Gene and Jean Ann Brooks for the delicious Hospitality.

Birthday recognition was given for Judy McNulty, Bob Rutter, and Pat Judd.

Anniversary recognition was given for Vickie and Charlie Hurst.

Old Business

There was further discussion about a special celebration of the 10^th Anniversary of the founding of Sunny Memories. Dave Bump suggested a campout with family and friends. Jean Rutter suggested a campout in Goshen at the county fairgrounds. No decision was made at this time. * See Joy’s notes below for more details.

New Business

Tom asked for suggestions for the November campout. Bob Rutter made a motion that the group camp at Starve Hollow. Keith Colbert seconded the motion and the motion was carried.

Our next order of business was the campout schedule for 2009. The following dates and locations were discussed and passed.

Date Place Hosts

April 17-19 Clifty Falls State Park Hurst

May 8-10 Hardy Lake Rec. Area Coleman

June 12-14 Starve Hollow Rec. Area Rutter

June 29-July 3 International Rally

July 10-12 Ceraland McNulty

Aug. 14-16 Brown County State Park Colbert

Sept. 11-13 Spring Mill State Park Pack

Oct.9-11 Patoka State Rec. Area Johnson

Nov. 13-15 TBA

Our next order of business was the Christmas Party for this year. Carol Nelson checked with the Our Best restaurant and it was reported that they could not give us a room to ourselves. After discussion of other restaurants, Jean Rutter made a motion that we have the party at Jeeves in Scottsburg. Dan Johnson seconded the motion and the motion was carried. All members who will be attending should contact Keith Colbert by November 10. The party will be held on December 6.

President Tom McNulty asked if there were any other nominations for the 2009 officers. Since there were no further nominations the slate of officers were approved.

Since this was the last official meeting for our President he wanted to present some proclamations to certain members: Vickie and Charlie Hurst for the tastiest breakfast, Becky and Keith Colbert for 2 years of perfect attendance, Jean Ann Brooks for the making the embroidery for our shirts, and Dave Bump for our being our webmaster.

Pat Judd presented Gene Brooks with a T-shirt to commemorate his getting lost in the woods on Thursday evening.

President Tom McNulty handed over the gavel to the new President Dave Bump. Keith Colbert presented Tom with an engraved gavel and a gift card in appreciation for all of the work he did during the past 2 years.

Dan Johnson asked for permission to publish our e-mail addresses in a directory he is compiling. Everyone gave their okay.

Our Treasurer, Judy McNulty told everyone that they could pay their 2009 dues at any time.

Usually our club makes a donation to charity at the end of each year. Bob Rutter made a motion that we make a donation to a food bank in Indiana and Dexter Coleman seconded the motion. Jean Ann Brooks made a motion that a donation be made to a food bank in Kentucky also. Judy McNulty seconded that motion. Dave Bump made the motion that the donations should be $40 each and Tom McNulty seconded the motion. All of the motions were approved.

Tom McNulty adjourned the meeting and Keith Colbert led us in a closing prayer.

Joy’ Notes

Upon hearing about the various adventures and weather problems after last month’s campout, we are never sure what might happen the next month. Luckily the weather cooperated and we had cool, but sunny weather.

On Friday our foursome of golfers went to a nearby golf course and played great round of golf. The rest of our group decided to help Judy McNulty and Pat Judd celebrate their birthdays and Vickie and Charlie Hurst their anniversary. We ate at Brock’s in Brownstown. One of the topics of conversation was centered on Gene Brooks’ hiking adventure. Late Thursday afternoon Gene decided to go on a hike. When he did not return after dark, everyone became concerned. According to Gene he was also concerned and he called back to Jean Ann on his cell phone to let her know which trail he was hiking. He found himself a big stick in case any critters bothered him. Jean Ann contacted the park rangers and they called Gene. It did not take long for the rangers to locate him, so all turned out okay.

Going back to the park after lunch, most of us stopped at a farm market to purchase pumpkins, Indian corn, and apples. The Brooks hosted a great Hospitality and of course we all showed our appreciation by eating it.

Saturday was a great day to be outside. During the afternoon, we had some rousing games of corn hole and ladder jacks. Our soup and salad dinner proved that our clubs has some very good cooks. If anyone went hungry, it was their own fault. We had a roaring fire and good conversation during the evening.

Most of us were not in a hurry to leave on Sunday morning. For many of us Snowbirds this will be our last campout together this year.

* New President Dave Bump appointed Tom McNulty to head a committee for the 10^th Anniversary celebration. Jean Rutter and Keith Colbert will also be on the committee. Keith is checking into a conference center to hold a celebration in September.