THE REBEL YELL January 2018 The President s Letter Tri-State Rebels As best the old man can remember January 15 19, 2018 Twin Oaks Park, Elko, GA. Someone once told me I invented the word procrastinate. I thought about it for a few weeks and then replied that they might be right. I guess that s the only reason I have for not getting the President s Letter written earlier for January. However, when camping with The Tri-State Rebels it s the memories that count, as the words on paper are mainly for those unable to attend the musters. The muster at Twin Oaks RV Park in Elko, Georgia have memories that won t be forgotten, both personal and club. For example, why is it that a camper furnace only breaks down in the winter at 21 degrees and snowing? It also filled the camper with propane gas and we had to ventilate in that cold weather. That just goes to show you that no matter how well you plan your camping trips, things can go wrong and only GOD has control of the weather. Joyce and I hosted at Elko, with Charlie and Mary co-hosting and everyone else helped out with anything they could as Tri-State Rebels always do. Joyce made snowmen (out of wood) for the table center pieces. They each held a banner saying, HAPPY NEW YEAR Tri-State Rebels. They were really cute, thanks Joyce. We had 6 rigs brave the cold weather for this muster and all had a good time. On Saturday several treasurer hunting enthusiasts visited the big flee market in Perry, GA. Others just went shopping since it was too cold and windy for a campfire or outdoor games. For dinner we went to Yoder s Restaurant near Elko. Such outstanding food you ll ever have. Thanks to whoever suggested we go there. Sunday was just a stay in day since it was so cold. Joyce planned some excellent menus for the whole week. (If you have eggs for breakfast, then the whole day will be OK) On Wednesday we had covered dish and even though all of the food was good, I ll have to mention Joel s Pot Roast. It was really good. Thanks to everyone for the covered dishes. Some played Mexican Train several nights; I don t know who the big winner was. My thanks to Charlie and Keith for auditing the treasurer books which is a requirement prior to turn over to the new treasurer. All was OK. Our 2017
treasurer, Cosi, had already made the end of year treasurer report for SMART headquarters. During the business meeting we installed the new officers, John Bradberry for Vice President; and Diane Collier for Treasurer. Thank you for your support John and Diane. I also thank the other officers that keep the positions they held in 2017. We also voted to lower the amount provided to the host from $200 to $150 and to charge a minimum fee each muster of $5.00 per rig. These decisions were made to keep the club from running out of money. Members were also reminded that we are in charge of the games at the SE Regional in May. Diane Collier has volunteered to be in charge of that event so let s give her all our support. I also want to thank those who sold the raffle tickets. Thursday night we had dinner at the Carriage House. A great place with good food, but it sure was cold inside. All in all even with the cold, wind, and snow it was a very good January muster. Winston Posey President, Tri-State Rebels Tri-State Rebel Muster Meeting Minutes Twin Oaks RV Park, Elko, GA Tuesday, January 16, 2018 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 0935 by President Winston Posey. 2. Invocation: The invocation was given by Dorothy Bradberry. 3. Pledge of Allegiance: The membership saluted the flag and recited The Pledge of Allegiance 4. Muster Attendance: Members attending were Charlie and Mary Bennett, John and Dorothy Bradberry, Wayne and Diane Collier, Keith and Colleen Hardman, Joel Myers, Winston and Joyce Posey,. The President thanked the hosts for the muster: Charlie and Mary Bennett and Winston and Joyce Posey. He also thanked Joyce Posey for the center pieces.
5. Roll Call: A quorum was announced. All officers were present except for Vice President Crossett, Treasurer Baccomo and Muster Master Hanchett. 6. Minutes: The November 2017 Minutes was posted. Colleen Hardman moved the minutes be approved as posted. It was seconded by John Bradberry and approved by the membership present. 7. Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer s Report was posted. Diane Collier moved that the Treasurer s Report be approved as posted. It was seconded by Dorothy Bradberry and approved by the membership present. The end of the year report has been submitted to National Headquarters. 8. Muster Master Report: Muster Master Barry Hanchett was absent. President Posey read an email from the Muster Master. A discussion was held about the following musters: March 12-16, 2018 will be at River Vista in Dillard, Georgia. April 30 May 4 will be Palmetto Cove. July 23-27, we will be at Cool Breeze in Galax, VA. This is a change from Franklin, NC. September 10-17 will be River Bend in Hiawassee, GA. We will return to Hoboken for November 12-16, 2018. 9. Sunshine Report: The Sunshine Lady Joyce Posey submitted her report as follows: Cosi Baccomo had rotator cuff surgery. Ron Reichert continues to improve. Lou Boros had minor surgery. 12. Sheriff: Sheriff Colleen Hardman reported no name tag violations. 3. Old Business: The following new officers were installed: o Vice President John Bradberry o Treasurer Diane Collier The following officers will continue in office: o Muster Master Barry Hanchett
o Web Master Joel Myers o President Winston Posey o Secretary Keith Hardman 14. New Business: Keith Hardman moved that the amount provided for musters be lowered from $200 to $150. Wayne Collier Seconded the motion. It was approved by the membership present. Colleen Hardman moved that a minimum muster fee of $5 per person be charged to build the treasury. It was seconded by Diane Collier and approved by the membership present. 15. Correspondence: None 16. Announcements: President Posey thanked Charlie Bennett and Keith Hardman for auditing the books for 2017. President Posey reiterated that the money provided for the muster is for use from Monday evening through Friday morning. Any additional comes from other sources. Chapter dues are due. Birthdays in January were Dorothy Bradberry and Charlie Bennett. Members were reminded that we will be handling the games at the May Regional Muster. Kiddie Fire Extinguisher with a plastic pin are being recalled. Information was provided on the bulletin board. Dinner on Thursday will be at the Carriage House. 17. Adjourn: Joel Myers moved and Diane Collier seconded the motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 1015. Keith Hardman Secretary
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