The July camp out was scheduled for Claremore City Fairgrounds. But because of electrical problems at the fairgrounds the club had to move to another location. We moved to the Will Rogers Downs, Cherokee Casino and Campgrounds.

Some of the club has seen this area before. There are over 400 sites at the campground. They also allowed the club to use their clubhouse at no charge. Some of those attending did visit the casino, others went to the Belvidere Mansion and Tea room in Claremore.

Those that were at this campout were: Callahans, Tuckers, Johnsons, Marshes, Griffins, Halls and the Maxwells. Delbert & Jean Bouse did camp with us. They provided us with their knowledge of the area and keeping us active for this campout. We had lunch at Charlie's Chicken (Bouse's son owned a couple locally). Our other guest were Terry & Kay Simpson (Diane Johnson's brother and wife from Claremore). James & Sherry Bouse (Bouse's Son and wife from this area). Also visiting with us was Reagan Travis, Marshes granddaughter. The potluck dinner Friday night was BBQ brisket provided by hosts, Griffins & Marshes. There was a 50/50 drawing and the winners were, George Hall and Shirley Griffin. The club received $21.00.

The Sunday morning Brunch, provided by our hosts the Griffins and the Marsh's, was biscuits and gravy. Dennis Maxwell gave the Devotional about Antichrist and Revelations.

Secretary's Report: Barry was not present. Carolyn Maxwell provided notes from the meeting to Barry. Thanks Carolyn.

Old Business: Some discussion was made about the changing of the Nov 08 camp out to Robbers Cave.  It was tabled to first see if we could find a campground in Guthrie. Barry was asked to check it out and get back with the president.

New Business: Site Selection committee ; Chaired by VP Jimmy Johnson, the 2009 schedule was presented and a motion was made to accept schedule. See the schedule below for 2009.

Jan - Dine Out- TBD ,

Feb - Dine Out - TBD,

Mar 5 - 8 Arbuckle Resort,

Apr 16 - 19 Ft Cobb

May 14 - 17 Canton Lake,

Jun 11 - 14 Pala Duro, TX,

Jul 9 - 12 Keystone SP,

Aug 6 - 9 81 RV Park,

Sept 10-13 Joe's CG Texoma,

Oct 8 - 11 Cedar Oaks, Grove,

Nov 5 - 8 Elk City KOA,

Dec- Twin Fountains OKC,

Wagon master: Ron Griffin talked about the schedule. The next campout is to be at Natural Falls SP in West Siloam Springs, OK. Best route to take is I 44 to Tulsa, out of Tulsa take 412 East to the State Park.

For more exact information on driving instructions, you may want to call Ron.

Next month the potluck will be Build a Mountain.  The Callahans will provide chili and hot cheese dip.  Be thinking about what you want to bring if you are coming to the campout.

Chaplin Report: Dennis provided us with the latest on health and prayer request for our club members: Bill West was still recovering in the hospital, Shirley Griffin, Bonnie & Harry Harrison all need our prayers. As you all may have heard Ken Hardy passed away. The club sent a plant for his funeral service.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

People are like tea bags: you have to put them in hot water before you know how strong they are.