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K-TOWN SAMS - Chapter 21
October 2014
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FROM
38 Rigs Strong
GRATITUDE
ACTING PRESIDENT
is Our Attitude
BRUCE BELL
Gratitude is when memory is
stored in the heart and not in
the mind.
Filling in for our President Lelia Grimes in
September at Waynesville, NC, was a treat, indeed.
We had 16 rigs present, as well as the Florida ASDs
— Sherry and Ken Risber.
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Ronald McDonald House, 2014
We will celebrate our 30th Anniversary in March 2015.
In September, we were host for the 50,000th person
staying with us in Knoxville. Occupancy to date in 2014
is 92%. — Sue Beverly, Director
Other than seeing the Cataloochee elk, visiting the
National Park, walking, riding bikes, shopping
downtown Waynesville, eating at Bogart's, touring
Maggie Valley, checking out the local Co-op, and
playing games in the Pride Center all weekend, there
wasn't a thing to do.
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MTG – SEPT 20, '14
K-Town Officers Elected for 2015 are . . .
Great food. Wonderful fellowship. Thanks to our
hosts/hostesses Wagners, Warwicks, Hammonds,
and Coxes, and to Bob Morris for Sunday's devotion.
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President ...................................... Doc Warwick
Vice President...................Richard Wagner
Secretary .............................Mary Eikenberry
Treasurer ...................................... Judy Warren
Wagon Master..................Richard Wagner
Wagon Master Asst ........ Kyle Chandler
Front Row: Sue Beverly, Director; Lelia Grimes, K-Town Pres.;
Judy Warren, Chptr. Treas., Sally Emmons. Photo by J. Grimes
Many thanks to all who have stepped up.
Lelia Grimes presented a check for $1,637 to Ronald
McDonald House, Sept. 4th. The donation represents
100% profit from the Spring 2014 Samboree
Chinese Auction. As always, the reception was
WONDERFUL and was well attended by K-Towners.
Speaking of which, we need to say
THANKS to Johnny and Linda
Branum for taking on the Chinese
Auction. We need to be looking now for corporate
sponsors for next spring's event.
Since 2003, K-Town has contributed $13,758 to this
worthy cause.
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K-Town Garments Available — Orders still
accepted — Colors: Navy or White.
Short Sleeve T-Shirt .................... $
Long Sleeve T-Shirt .................... $
Sweatshirt...................................... $
Hoodie ............................................ $
CAPE HATTERAS
7.
10.
12.
17.
Ocean Waves
RV Resort
 252-987-2556
25313 Hwy 12, Waves, NC
Call Lelia ....................... 865-693-4950
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K-Town Dues
I discussed the procedure of getting reservations in
for our June side trip to CAPE HATTERAS. If you
plan to go, I will need all your info (Name, Address,
Phone Number, and Email Address) by the Dec 13th
Christmas Party. I plan to send our names in all
together so we can camp together.
Oct 31
2014 Chapter dues — $25 per rig — are due to Judy
Warren, Treasurer, by Halloween. Your Good Sam
Club membership must also be current.
Look at the campground map, see where you might
want to be, and let me know — 865-898-3228
(www.oceanwavescampground.com/images/printable
-reservation-form.jpg). This way, when the
reservation is made, I can request those sites. Run it
all through me. The fees will be due in early March.
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Hope to see you all at the Samboree, Oct 30-Nov 2,
River Plantation.
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Don't panic about the driving time of the trip
(10 hrs); we will drive it in two (2) days. We will ...
Bruce Bell, Acting President
Leave Knoxville on Mon., June 15,
instead of Tuesday, and
Leave Ocean Waves RV Resort on Sun., June 21.
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www.tngoodsam.com
The Place to Look for
Registration Forms /
K-Town's Newsletter
TN SAMBOREE
Folks, do not forget to call Ron Masterson to make
your reservations (423-240-4391) for our Fall
Samboree. At last word, only a few spots are left;
there are only 200 guaranteed sites.
FROM THE WAGON MASTER
Oct 30-Nov 2
Fall Is Upon Us, folks. Our September campout
proved it. The weather was perfect. Sunny days in
the 70's / the nights were in the high 50's to low 60's.
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Early Bird: Oct 28-29
River Plantation, Sevierville
Theme: Hillbilly Halloween
The latest version of the 2015 Camping Schedule
was distributed, and I'll be emailing one to everyone
also.
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K-TOWN SAMS OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
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Issue Date: Sat., Oct 4, 2014
Feb 26 – Mar 1, 2015
Phoenix Int'l Raceway
Note New Date. Why? See
http://TheRally.com/
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I would like to thank everyone who camped at
Pride RV Resort; it was our second best turnout of
the year — 16 rigs.
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Oct 2-5
.................SC Fall Samboree, Myrtle Beach, SC
................................................................... Hillbilly Theme
Oct 16-19
..................... MS Fall Samboree, Tylertown, MS
...................................................Redneck Nation Theme
Nov 19-23
.................................. FL Fall Samboree, Eustis, FL
.................................................... A Country Fair Theme
Tennessee 2015 Good Sams Samborees
Jun 02-04........ Early Bird TN Spring Samboree, Lebanon
Jun 05-07...........................TN Spring Samboree, Lebanon
Also, a quick piece of information to keep in mind:
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Around Pond RV Park, Baileyton, TN,
Pride RV Resort, Waynesville, NC,
and Cove Creek RV Resort, Sevierville, TN,
Theme
Camping World / Good Sam 2015 Rally
Feb 26 - Mar 1 ........... CW/GS Rally, Phoenix Raceway
. . . are all Passport America, so look / ask for those
discounts when making your reservations; some
won't give them when you arrive.
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CHAPLAIN'S
Richard / Barbara Wagner, Wagon Masters
CORNER
Jerome Rogers, 423-539-8313
and Deadlines
October….the month filled with OOOH's (bad) and
AHHH's ( good). Can you think of a few?
K-Town — 2014
OOOH, it's getting colder. AHHH, grass has quit
growing. OOOH, must rake leaves.
AHHH, God's paintbrush glorifies the landscape.
OOOH, traffic to the mountains is awful. AHHH,
shorter days and less time for outside honey-do's.
Nov 14-16 .................. Cove Creek RV Resort, Sevierville
Dec 13 ..... Christmas Party, Beaver Rdg, Masonic Lodge
Dec 13 ............ Reservation Deadline for Cape Hatteras
OOOH, more time for indoor honey-do's. AHHH,
Christmas decorations are in stores. OOOH, it's not
even Halloween!
Dec 29 - Jan 4 ........... Polar Bears - Lakeview RV, Bristol
Tennessee 2014 Good Sams Samborees
Oct
HALLOWEEN … OOOH's and AHHH's. Halloween
is MY most hypocritical time of year.
28-29 ..............Early Bird TN Fall Samboree, Lebanon
Oct 30 - Nov 2 ..................... TN Fall Samboree, Sevierville
......................................... Hillbilly
Halloween Theme
For years I have wondered if Halloween is good or
bad. I tend to lean closer to the bad side of thought.
But, there I go.
OTHER State Good Sams Samborees
Oct 2-5
I dress up, scare the kids, give out candy and
celebrate like most people. I have put bats on fishing
..................... KY Fall Samboree, Richmond, KY
........................................... Celebrating the 70s Theme
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Issue Date: Sat., Oct 4, 2014
line, thrown it over the house and pulled on the string
when kids come by.
Aliens invaded our car once. One driver and one
passenger. As the kids came by, I sat off the car
alarm. I even dressed as an alien and gave out travel
brochures as the parents waited on the kids to get
candy from that old witch of mine (Freida). That one
worked out well. We had half the kids the next year.
Proverbs 10:19
He who restrains his lips is wise.
New Living Translation (NLT)
Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep
your mouth shut.
Living Bible (TLB)
I'm not saying Halloween is good or bad. I'm just
saying, for me, I think it is not good, yet I play along.
The Bible says to stay away from evil or things
representing evil. Do not imitate what is evil.
Don't talk so much. You keep putting your foot in
your mouth. Be sensible and turn off the flow!
The Message (MSG)
— 3 John 1:11
The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure
their words.
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Ways that I have made myself feel better about
Halloween (and safer) are simple. I have given out
Bibles, religious tracts, and such. God's Word is
never a trick, it's always a treat! A person never
knows how God could use even Halloween to bring
someone to Him.
A wise old owl sat in an oak;
The more he saw, the less he spoke;
The less he spoke, the more he heard;
Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?
Emergency
Call - Chain Chairperson
— Janet Drake
— 865-659-6206
Churches have bible character costume parties.
That's a great way to get kids to a safer environment,
as is a tailgate Trick-or-Treat / Trunk-or-Treat.
For an 'in-the-immediate-family' emergency / time
of crisis that requires immediate action and prayer.
So have fun this Halloween. I'll dress up as
something … maybe as Jerome. That would really
scare them.
Have a great October and a Happy Halloween, and
as it reads in Joshua 9:01:
Be strong and
courageous.
Do not be terrified; do not be
discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with
you wherever you go.
K-TOWN SAMS OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
All men make mistakes, but married men
find out about them sooner. — Red Skelton
10-26 ................. Ron / Debra Lord
10-31 .................. Tom / Betty Platt
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Issue Date: Sat., Oct 4, 2014
Is it a surprise that Nat'l Mother-in-law Day occurs
less than one week before Halloween — on Oct 26?
A wise physician once said, "The best medicine for
humans is LOVE." Someone asked, "What if it
doesn't work?" He smiled. "Increase the dose."
Chandler, Marcia ..... Total Knee Replacement, Canceled
Cruise, Dorothy ....................................Eye Concerns
Gibson, Tina .................................. Stomach Problems
Lusk, Jim (State Sound Director) ...Congestive Heart Disease
McIntyre, Jean ...................Total Knee Replacement, Oct 28
Masterson, Ron (State Director)........ Forthcoming Tests
Wright, Gabe (Frank / Darlene's son) ................. Lupus, Strokes
I've acted old long enough; now I'm off my rocker.
10-03 ........................................... Betty Platt
10-04 ........................................Donna Hollis
10-15 ........ TN State Director Ron Masterson
10-16 .................................. Barbara Wagner
10-17 .........................................Judy Morris
10-20 ....................................Dorothy Cruise
ONGOING
Doug Emmons, Randy Gibson
Susan Pangle, Ann Rollen
May you enjoy a healthy and fun-filled year!
Cardiologist's Diet — If it tastes good, SPIT IT OUT!
reply back your choices. Please do not vote if you
don't plan to attend. I also need to know who plans to
attend in order to give the caterer our numbers.
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Thank you, Bruce, for holding the September
meeting. As most of you know, I was with my
daughter for her surgery and stayed with her until the
following Thursday, at which time we went on for
the State Staff meeting in Lebanon and to the Teddy
Bear Festival at the James E. Ward Ag Center.
LAST-MINUTE
NOTE FROM
OUR PRESIDENT
Hello Everyone! Sorry I could not make it to Pride
RV for the meeting.
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Very shortly, I will send you the Menu for the
Dec. 13th Christmas Party and will need you to
Teddy Bear 2 Festival, Sept. 27-28, was Awesome, AWEsome, AWESOME! We will not miss it next year.
Great Entertainers, Great Talent, both days, to benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
The teddy bears were given to the Wilson County Sheriff and Fire Departments.
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Issue Date: Sat., Oct 4, 2014
Entertainer Hawkshaw Hawkins with Lelia Grimes and State Director Ron Masterson. Lelia and Vic Sands.
If you appreciate "real country", gospel, and bluegrass, you would have loved this festival. Mark your
calendars for next September and plan on a great weekend of live entertainment.
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Hope to see a good turnout for the Fall Samboree. Bring Door Prizes. / Lelia Grimes, 865-693-4950
Samboree
Tour posssibilities or Explore Area on your own.
Come on the Day Specified on Registration Form.
 Bush Beans Visitor Ctr
Arrive AFTER 11:00 a.m.
 Ole Smoky TN Moonshine Distillery, The Holler
Others don't need to leave YOUR site 'til 11 o'clock.
 Rocky Top Wine Trail
 Trolley Tour of Pigeon Forge
Have a laid-back, restful time, visiting Or be busy —
participate at the campground with games / dancing /
meetings, decorating your rig for Halloween.
Eat.
Optional Dinner Show, Hatfield & McCoys, Fri. Eve.
Optional Catered Brunch, 10:00, Sat.
Exercise.
Continental Breakfasts and Meals on Your Own.
Hike in the Smoky Mtns / under Grotto Falls, 3 miles
round trip, led by an enthusiastic Mary Warwick.
TN SAMBOREE
ZipLine with L Grimes / M Eikenberry, B Platt.
Remember, Come on the Day Specified on your
Registration Form and Arrive AFTER 11 o'clock.
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No more Early Bird Reservations are Available.
Shop — Visit Museums / an Aquarium — Shop
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Issue Date: Sat., Oct 4, 2014