May 2008 Newsletter
The May 2008 campout was held at Sequoyah Resort Park, just East of Wagoner. We had 9 Hitchhiker members.
We had a number of quests, all were friends of Dennis & Carolyn Maxwell, Tom & Teresa Lynn. The Lynn's are from OKC. They spent the weekend with us and we enjoyed having them. The Maxwell's also had another guest for our pot luck on Friday, Dick & Cherry Owell. They also fit in with our group. The Maxwell's also had their 2 grandson with Justin & Jordan. Delbert & Jean Bouse joined us Saturday and went to lunch with us.
The members present at this camp out were, Doyle Rowe, Ron & Shirley Griffin, Karen & Gene Thrailkill (Host), Zane & LuAnn Callahan, Drewman & Martha Marsh, Cliff & Inez Tucker, John & Debbie Riley, Lu & Barry Barratiere.
On the way down to the campout, Tucker had a problem but as always, he solved it. I believe everyone agreed that the park we were at and the weather was the best we have had in a long time. We had a camp fire every night, thanks to John & Debbie Riley. Debbie also provided marshmallows and forks for roasting or burning which ever you liked.
Some of the members did enjoy fishing and touring the area. Friday night we had our pot luck, our host, Gene & Karen, put on a great meal.
Our thanks go out to the Thrailkills for the hosting and for Gene doing the Sunday morning devotional. We had lunch Saturday at "The Cherokee Restaurant", it was great and very reasonably priced.
President: Dennis Maxwell called the meeting to order on Friday night after the Pot luck. Dennis passed out a new May 2008 club roster assembled by the Martha Marsh. If any changes need to be made please call Martha. Thanks again Martha and your daughter for the list. There was some discussion on the schedule for 2008 and 2009.
Treasurer: Karen Thrailkill reported that we had $1626.23 in our Treasury.
Secretary: Barry Barratiere handed out 2009 proposed schedule put together by Jim Johnson's Committee. Barry asked everyone to look over the schedule and email or call him or Jim with their concerns. The next meeting (June) we would approve the schedule.
Wagon master: Ron Griffin made a recommendation to change the November 2008 campout at Robbers Cave, because of the distance and weather. After some discussion and vote the club approved a change to Shawnee Fire Lake Casino Camp Ground, if we can get it. They have a club house and around 200 spots. Dennis Maxwell was to check it out and make reservations if it was available.
Next Camp Out: The next camp out for June 11-15 is Boiling Springs State Park in Woodward. Take Hwy 270 out of Watonga, NW to Woodward, at Hwy 412 in Woodward go straight across or N to Hwy 34 go 2 miles to Hwy 34C, turn E and follow signs to the camp ground. Our host for this outing is Ron & Shirley Griffin. They plan on Friday night pot luck of Pull-A-Part Barbecue Brisket. Bring what goes with it.
Chaplin's Report: Dennis commented on those members and friends that we needed to keep in our prays i.e. Rhonda Clayton, Harry & Bonnie Harrison.
2009 PROPOSED SCHEDULE
January To be determined February To be determined March 5-8 Arbuckle Resort April 16-19 Fort Cobb May 14-17 Boiling Springs June 11-14 Amarillo, TX July 9-12 Keystone State Park August 6-9 To be determined September 10-13 Quartz Mtn October 8-11 Grove, OK November 5-8 Clinton/Elk City KOA December TBD Twin Fountains, OKC