Sparkling City Ramblers Newsletter Holiday Rambler Recreational Vehicle Club, Chapter 104 December, 2012 DECEMBER Sparkling City Rambler’s 2013 Officers The Sparkling City Ramblers (SCR) met with the Bexar Ramblers on December 5 - 9, 2012 at the Parkview Riverside RV Park in Concan, Texas. The 2013 SCR Officers are Carl Hallada as President, Norris Garcia as Vice President, Maggie Braden as Secretary, Ada Tobin as Treasurer, Lorraine Gangai as Sunshine Committee. Hardy Cruze as Sheriff, and Bob Braden as Event Coordinator. The Directors include Ken Austin, L. D. Osborn, Hardy Cruze, and Jim Dale. W ednesday we gathered and visited. That evening we dined at the Mill Creek Café in Leaky, Texas. Thursday morning we enjoyed crafts, including Sid Aaron’s Chip Carving Christmas Ornaments and Pat Cruze’s Ladies Knitted Sashay Scarf. A delicious home cooked Christmas Dinner was prepared by the wagon masters. A big T ha nk You to the Wagon Masters for a Very Merry December Campout. Friday morning, breakfast tacos were prepared and served by the Wagon Masters. We continued to work on our crafts and played games. Saturday, we held the SCR Business Meeting, enjoyed Bean Soup served by the wagon masters. That evening we enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres. Mary Loflin installed the 2012 SCR Officers. Gale Helweg and Beverly Biemer held a Ugly Christmas Ornament Exchange and Contest. Norris and Evelyn Garcia won the contest with the Ugliest Ornament from L. D. & Judy Osborn. Gale Helweg and Judy Mayo played Christmas Music for our enjoyment. Sunday devotional was led by Bobby Allen and musical accompaniment by Gale Helweg and Judy Mayo. We give thanks to them for their inspiration and Christmas Cheer. We wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Travel safe and may God Bless. Sid Aaron displayed his beautifully ch ip carved serving tray. Judy Mayo shared a local newspaper article about Sids’ Chip Carving talent and dealing with Parkinsons. We are fortunate that Sid shares his talents with us. Darrell & Mary Jo Lawless, Leonard & Beverly Biemer and Al & Gale Helweg, JANUARY CAMPOUT 2 nd - 6 TH Top of the Hill RV Resort 12 Green Cedar RD Boerne, TX 78006 (830) 537-3666 [email protected] Directions: Boerne is located Northwest of San Antonio. Exit 533 on IH-10 and follow the signs: Travel Northwest on FM-289 about .8 miles and look for our General Store on the Left. Please notify one of the following W agon Masters if you plan to attend and your arrival date: Dave & Mary Loflin Phone: 956-821-1806 Email: [email protected] Ken & Kim Austin Phone: 512 288-0389 Email: [email protected] Sparkling City Ramblers Newsletter HRRVC, SPARKLING CITY RAMBLERS DECEMBER, 2012 MEETING MINUTES The Sparkling City Ramblers (SCR) met at Parkview Riverside RV Park in Concan, Texas on December 8, 2012 There were 13 SCR and 2 Bexar Rambler rigs at this campout. Ken Austin called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Darrell Lawless provided the invocation. ROLL: The following members were present: Sid Aaron & Judy Mayo, Ken & Kim Austin, Leonard & Beverly Biemer, Bob & Maggie Braden, Hardy & Pat Cruze, Jim & Linda Dale, Norris & Evelyn Garcia, Carl & Elaine Hallada, Al & Gale Helweg, Darrell & MaryJo Lawless, Dave & Mary Loflin, L.D. & Judy Osborn, and Jerry & Ada Tobin. MINUTES OF THE LAST M EETING: Ken Austin asked for comments or corrections to the November 2012 Meeting Minutes. There were no comments or corrections. A motion to approve the November 2012 Meeting Minutes as written was made by Gale Helweg, seconded by L.D. Osborn and passed. December, 2012 Page 2 Judy Mayo announced that the Habitat for Humanity Build will be in Aransas Pass. Please contact Janet Masek for details. SUNSHINE REPORT: Bill Reynolds Leonard Biemer Lorraine Gangai Al Helweg Glenn Wellman Pat Cruze Mary Jo Lawless Follicular Lymphoma Cancer Knee Replacement Back & Leg Problems Thumb, Severe Cut Back and Eye Problems Heart Problems Blood Pressure ANNOUNCEMENTS: Gale Helweg announced that the Wagon Masters provided four meals for the December Campout. A fee of $25 per couple was due. M ary Jo Lawless suggested that the meal fees could be covered by the SCR Fund. After some discussion, a motion to charge the SCR Fund a $25 meal fee at the December Campout, for each SCR couple present and the guests was made by Mary Jo Lawless, seconded by Elaine Hallada and passed. TREASURERS REPORT: Ada Tobin reported SCR currently has a total of $1148.53 as of November 2012. The SCR Club Dues of $10 per couple is now due. Please send a check in the amount of $10, made out to Sparkling City Ramblers, Chapter 104 and report the current date of your HRRVC Membership to Ada Tobin. Ken Austin assigned Mary Loflin and Darrell Lawless to audit the Sparkling City Ramblers account. Ken Austin thanked all those who contributed to the SCR December Campout, including; Wagon Masters: Al & Gale Helweg, Leonard & Beverly Biemer, Darrell and Mary Jo Lawless. Gale Helweg & Judy Mayo for providing music Sid Aaron for Chip Carving Christmas Ornaments Class Pat Cruze for Ladies Knitted Sashay Scarf Class Mary Loflin for the Homemade Rolls Gale Helweg for the Embroidered Napkins CORRESPONDENCE: Jan Reynolds emailed SCR about her husband. Bill Reynolds has Follicular Lymphoma, Grade 2 Stage 4 and will receive aggressive chemotherapy treatments. Our thoughts and prayers are with them both. As there was no further business, a motion to adjourn the SCR Meeting was made by Sid Aaron, seconded by Carl Hallada and passed. Ken Austin pronounced the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Maggie Braden.* COMMITTEE REPORT: There were no committee reports. OLD BUSINESS: Elaine Hallada thanked SCR for their participation and donation for the Wounded Warriors Project. NEW BUSINESS: Ken Austin announced that the Wagon Master Sign-up Sheet is available for the 2013 Campouts and encouraged everyone to sign up. Ken also announced the following: December Birthdays - Kim Austin, Finn Fredrickson, and Mo Gangai, and December Anniversaries - L. D. & Judy Osborn, Tim & Terri Gallagher and Norris & Evelyn Garcia. UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: Gordon Hutmacher Kathy Hutmacher Terri Hopman Jerry Hopman Bernice Houston 1/5 1/16 1/24 1/26 1/27 UPCOMING ANNIVERSARIES: Sid Aaron & Judy Mayo 1/1 Al & Gale Helweg 1/23 Robin & Janet Masek 1/30 Sparkling City Ramblers Newsletter December, 2012 Page 3 December 2012 Christmas Party for Sparkling City and Bexar Ramblers Sid Aaron & Judy Mayo Bobby & Pearl Allen Bob & Maggie Braden Hardy & Pat Cruze Carl & Elaine Hallada Al & Gale Helweg Joe & Peggy Baranowski Leonard & Beverly Biemer Ken & Kim Austin Jim & Linda Dale Norris & Evelyn Garcia Dave & Mary Loflin Winner! of the Ugly Christmas Ornament Exchange and Contest “Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” Norris and Evelyn Garcia won the Contest, with the Ornament from L. D. & Judy Osborn. Jerry & Ada Tobin L. D. & Judy Osborn Sparkling City Ramblers Newsletter December, 2012 Page 4 UPCOMING SCHEDULED EVENTS Don’t forget, it is essential to RSVP the Wagon Masters for each campout to ensure a rally discount rate. The rally discount is pivotal to the campout location and club participation. S PA RKLIN G C ITY R A M B LERS C A M PO U T & R ALLY S CH ED U LE Date Location Wagon Master RSVP by Phone or Email to a Wagon Master Jan 1 - 6 2013 Top of the Hill RV Resort Boerne, TX Dave & Mary Loflin Ken & Kim Austin Phone: 956-821-1806 Phone: 512 288-0389 Feb 6 - 10 2013 Skyline Ranch RV Park Bandera, TX Hallada, Carl & Elaine Phone: 210 679-5163 Email: [email protected] Biemer, Leonard & Beverly Phone: 210-247-7769 Email: [email protected] Mar 2013 To Be Determined Flatonia? Sandra Beckett Bob & Maggie Braden Phone: 830-379-1102 Phone: 512 244-6265 April 2 - 6 2013 Southern Oaks RV Park Aransas Pass, TX Cruze, Hardy & Pat Phone: 361-877-4006 Email: [email protected] Phone: Email: May 3 - 8 2013 Goshen, Indiana Diesel Pushers Maintenance Session Early Parking May 1-2 May 16 - 20 Goshen, Indiana 2013 HRRVC International Rally June 5 - 8 2013 Tobin, Jerry & Ada Dale, Jim & Linda Colorado Landing RV Park La Grange, TX Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 830 591-1212 Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-963-3420 Email: [email protected] Sep 9 - Oct Skyline Ranch RV Park 4 2013 Bandera, TX Texas State Rally Oct 28 Nov 2 2013 Traders Village RV Park Houston, TX Lawless, Darrell & Mary Jo Phone:281-844-6773 Email: [email protected] Osborn, L. D. & Judy Phone: 432-634-4391 Email: [email protected] Dec 4 - 7 2013 Johnson Creek RV Ingram, TX Jan 2014 To Be Determined Feb 2014 To Be Determined Mar 2014 Canton, TX Craft Class Judy Mayo, Pat Cruze, Evelyn Garcia, Maggie Braden, Elaine Hallada, Linda Dale, Peggy Baranowski, and Beverly Biemer model their Sashay Scarves. Phone: Phone: Southwest Sunshine Rally Email: Email: Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen Servings: 8 to 10 servings Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 10 min Ingredients 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple 2 cup boiling water 2 10-ounce pkgs frozen strawberries 2 3-ounce pkgs strawberry gelatin dessert mix 1 8-ounce container Cool Whip 3/4 cup sugar 1 8-ounce pkg cream cheese 3 Tbl sugar 3/4 cup melted butter 2 cup crushed pretzels Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. For the crust, mix the pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Press this mixture into a 9x13-inch pan and bake for 7 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar. Fold in the Cool Whip, and spread over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until well chilled.