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!