February 2008 Newsletter
Our February 9, 2008 gathering/meeting was held at Cattleman's Steak
house in the OKC stockyard. We had 24 members present, Bonnie & Harry
Harrison, Cliff & Inez Tucker, Jim & Diane Johnson, George & Linda Hall,
Dennis Maxwell, Dennis & Mildred Boelte, Ron & Shirley Griffin, Jim &
Marylou Owens, Drewman & Martha Marsh, Gene & Karen Thrailkill, Zane & Lou
Ann Callahan, Lu & Barry Barratiere and Erby Cheatham. We had a great meal
and enjoyed each others company. George & Linda Hall had set up the
gathering and we were even able to use the upper floor for our meeting.
President: Dennis Maxwell called the meeting to order. Dennis
asked Karen to read a letter from the Freedom Call Foundation - we donated to
them for Christmas and they sent us a thank you card. Dennis also mentioned
that a couple of members did not pay their 2008 dues, (Barry and Doyle)
Barry did send his in just prior to the mailing of this letter. Doyle is
still in south Texas.
Treasurer: Karen Thrailkill provided the club an updated
treasurer's report with a balance of $1486.51. Karen did mention that she
wrote a check to Canton for the camp out, $900.00.
Secretary: Barry Barratiere did not report the Birthdays for
February, but here they are:
Karen Thrailkill-11th,
Dennis Boelte 15th,
Erby
Cheatham 14th,
Barry Barratiere 28th
No Anniversaries this month.
Wagon Master: Ron Griffin asked that if you have not signed up
to Host for a campout this year, please help. We need help for October.
Ron mentioned that the campout for Oct would have to be switched because of
the lack of reservations at State parks. A motion was made and passed that
we switch from Texoma to Red River Ranch in Thackerville for Oct 8-11. Ron
was calling to set it up. Ron mentioned the remodeling of the Thunderbird
Park by Norman. Gene Thrailkill stated he would go by and let us know.
Old Business: Discussion about Christmas Dinner and how dinner
was to be handled. Talked about going to the Cowboy Hall of Fame. Inez
Tucker had talked to her friends and they were please with the service. A
motion was made and passed that we have our Christmas Dinner at the Cowboy
Hall of Fame. Inez was going to set it up for December 13th and time to be
confirmed. The cost was under $11.00 per person. Inez will follow up and
inform the club next month.
New Business: Barry discussed the box of old pictures and
albums we have at his home. After some discussion it was decided to just
leave the box there until the December Camp out.
Chaplin Report: Dennis provided us with the latest on health
and prayer request for our club members: Fink's in Florida - Charlene came
down with some illness that required her to go the hospital daily for
treatment. Rhonda Clayton and her up-coming surgery. We understand Ken Hardy
is still in the hospital. Zane led us in prayers for all our friends and for
their speedy recovery.
Next Camp Out: Cliff Tucker handed out information on the
Canton Flea Market Outing. Everyone should have a map, site passes and lay
out of the Canton Civic Center where we are staying. Some are leaving on
Wednesday, 27 Feb. The route is S on I35 to Gainesville, E on 82 thru
Sherman to Hwy 69, S on 69 thru Greenville, TX to Emory, take Hwy 19 S to
Canton. Follow map inside Civic Center handout.