October 2007 Newsletter
We
had ten rigs camping this month at Grove, OK. Those attending were
Barratieres, Callahans, Griffins, Johnsons, Marshes, Owens, Rowe,
Thrailkills, Tuckers, and Wests. It was almost perfect Indian Summer type
weather, good to sit outside and catch up on all the plans for the HH Rally
in Missouri. The ladies shopped for craft items to build the OK entry for
the scarecrow competition and some also shopped for hats for the red hat
luncheon. We had fish twice at a local restaurant and a hamburger cookout,
compliments of our Hosts, the Marshes and Thrailkills. The girls always
shop at the local stores and the men checked out all the garage sales and a
craft fair in the area. The ladies had lunch at a very nice restaurant that
specialized in soup, sandwiches and salads. Some of the men tried out the
food and their luck at a casino. On Sunday morning we enjoyed Diane's and
Karen's sweet rolls and fruit and then had Food for the Soul Devotional
presented by Bill West.
BUSINESS MEETING:
President Thrailkill called the meeting to order October
5th at 6:45. Gene read a note from Erby thanking everyone for
the support and love shown him in the loss of his beloved Tommie. We did not
have a campout in September, but the minutes were accepted as printed in the
August Newsletter. Martha reported we have $1,335.00 in the Club
account. We have a few Hitchhiker caps for sale at a bargain, $11.oo ea.
Gene read a letter from the Diabetic Assn. stating the funds we donate will
be equally matched. Our donation last year was $150.00. No decision was
made on the Christmas dinner for this year. We do have reservations at Twin
Falls R.V. Park in OKC for December and encourage everyone to come out and
camp and join in the fun and fellowship. The club house has wonderful
facilities for winter camping, such as a large wood burning fireplace and a
giant screen TV with cable.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Carolyn and Doyle had surgery and are recovering at
home. Bonnie had some teeth extracted and additional dental work. Harry
is feeling better. Rhonda is on Chemo at home. Shirley and Lu with health
problems and also, Erby.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS:
Mary Lou 2nd
Inez 2nd
Shirley 16th
Rhonda 17th
Lou Ann 20th
Loreta 21st
NO ANNIVERSARIES THIS MONTH
THANKS TO OUR HOSTS, MARSHES & THRAILKILLS!
The November campout is at Lake Elmer Thomas, Ft Sill. 10 rigs are signed up
so far. If you plan to go, you need to contact Zane at 376-0769; cell # is
919-0980 with the dates. The directions will follow by E-Mail. The hosts
are Owens and Maxwells and the menu will be fried fish.
The following is an e-mail from
karen@genethrailkill.com
The 2007 Hitchhiker International gathering in Sedalia, MO, was "rally
rally" good! Six of our Club couples attended and took advantage of most
of the seminars and the opportunity to have the Hitchhiker company make
repairs on our rigs. Also, classes in cooking, cosmetics, wreath making,
quilting, a Pampered Chef demo, and a style show of mix-and-match cotton
clothing kept the gals busy. A Red Hat luncheon, a Greasy Hat luncheon (men
only), Bingo night, musical entertainment, a catered breakfast and dinner,
visiting and spending money with vendors, and much more filled the 3 1/2
days. On Friday morning, Johnsons headed to KY, Owens and Wests to Branson
(but decided to come home instead), and the caravan back to Oklahoma was
made up of Callahans, Marshes and Thrailkills. The Rally was enjoyable,
everyone stayed safe and hopefully, the Hitchhiker Club of Oklahoma will
have a presence at the 2008 Rally in the Houston area!