Sunny Memories Sept. 11, 2009

Hardy Lake State Recreation Area, Austin, IN

Twelve member units were in attendance: Brooks, Brown, Bump, Colbert, Coleman, Hess, Hurst, Johnson, McNulty, Pack, Rutter and Young.

The meeting was called to order by President Dave Bump, who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Secretary read the minutes of the August meeting and they were approved as read. The Treasurer gave her report and it was approved as read.

Dan and Patty Johnson were thanked for the super Hospitality and the 10^th Anniversary committee was thanked for a job well done planning the celebration.

September Birthdays are: Keith Colbert and Rich Young and September anniversary was Charlie and Carol Nelson.

Prayers requested are for Tom and Judy McNulty’s son Tommy, Vickie Hurst, Jean Rutter, Dan Johnson’s mother and a former member Jeannie Schnellenberger.

Old Business

Dave Bump reported that most of the websites that were available to us would cost $60 a year. Keith Colbert asked Customers First if they would be willing to pay for the site, but did not get an answer. Judy McNulty made the motion that we raise the club dues to $10 a year to cover the cost. Charlie Hurst seconded the motion and the motion carried.

The October campout at Charlestown State Park and will be hosted by Hayward and Betty Pack.

Keith Colbert and Tom McNulty will be the Nominating Committee for this year. Dave Bump agreed to be President for 2010. Hayward Pack said he would not be Vice President, so we need a new Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Dave Bump requested that members e-mail him their 3 favorite campgrounds for 2010 in order of preference. Keith and Tom would like to receive suggestions for any extended trips. It was suggested that the longer trip be taken Monday – Friday when the campgrounds are not so crowded.

We still have 5 chairs that were given to the club from Customers First. Judy McNulty made the motion that we use the 4 ordinary chairs as door prizes next year and possibly raffling the better chair if money is needed for the club. Mary Brown seconded the motion and the motion carried.

New Business

Judy McNulty reported that she had heard from Jeanne Schnellenberger’s brother. She is having problems with depression. Judy suggested members who knew Jeanne send a card or call. Her address is: 10 Bellawood Court, New Albany, IN 47150 and her phone number is: 812-944-1521.

Dan Johnson gave us a report on Sunny Bunny. Sunny Bunny is enjoying life in Michigan and taken a visit to Shipshewana and also visited the Sunnybrook headquarters.

Jean Ann Brooks volunteered to do the craft for the October campout.

Bob and Rita Hess have invited us all to their home for breakfast on Saturday, October 10. It was decided to have a Soup and Salad pitch in Saturday evening. (See the attached list)

Patty Johnson made the motion that the meeting be adjourned and Russel Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Keith Colbert closed the meeting with a prayer.

Russel and Mary Brown won the door prize.

Joy Notes

When Dave and I arrived at the campground on Wednesday, we were the only ones in our area. By the time we had finished setting up and had lunch, others began to arrive. By dinner time, there were six campers in the area, so we decided it was time for a campfire.

During the night it was a bit cool and we could feel a touch of fall in the air. After everyone was up for the day, we discussed having our evening meal at Lourin’s Restaurant in Commiskey, IN. The food is good and the atmosphere is really down-home. Three more units pulled in during the day, so a lot of good conversations. The Johnsons did not arrive until almost dark, so they had lots of help getting into their site.

Friday morning was also a bit cool, but with plenty of sunshine. Five golfers went out for a round of golf. The rest of the group decided to visit Stream Cliff Herb Farm. The Farm has a lovely walk- through garden, a tea room, greenhouses and a winery. We enjoyed a great lunch in the tea room. Upon arrival back at the campground we discovered more campers had arrived. Dan and Patty furnished a great Hospitality. We ended the day with a large circle around the campfire.

Saturday morning was another super day. We truck pooled to Wooded Glen Retreat and Conference Center located at Henryville, IN for our 10^th Anniversary luncheon. This is located in very hilly wooded area with lovely accommodations. It was a very relaxed lunch and time to explore the place. Next, we all drove to Cathedral Gardens a 52 acre scenic place with lakes and thousands of beautiful planting and fountains. It proved to be a very enjoyable day and Kudos to the committee. Later in the afternoon, Dan Adams came by the campground for a visit. We were all glad to Dan. During our campfire, Julie and Tim Peoples visited us. It was great to see them after a number of years.

Sunday morning found many of us standing around the campfire still talking about the great weekend we just experienced. No one seemed to be in a hurry to leave.

Pitch–In for October

Soups	Salads	Desserts
Russel Brown Sausage Chowder Judy McNulty Potato Jerry Judd Vegetable Beef Rita Hess Potato	Jean Rutter Betty Pack Dave Bump Becky Colbert Vickie Hurst	Jean Rutter Betty Pack Dave Bump Becky Colbert

October’s Meeting

Don’t forget to send Dave your three favorite campgrounds in order of preference. Dave will compile a list of the top spots suggested.

Also, please, suggest a location for an extended camping trip. Dave is collecting information on the places suggested and will forward this to all members for review before the next meeting.