The regular meeting of Elkhorn Valley Sam camping club was held July 17, 2010 at Willow Creek State Recreation Area in Pierce, NE. What a beautiful campground. Between rain, heat, cool breezes and some cooler weather, we all enjoyed a great weekend. Our meeting was called to order by President Mary Bell. Nineteen rigs responded to roll call. The minutes were read and approved. Treasurers Report was given and approved.
Mary read a letter of thanks from the Special Olympics of NE for our support and contribution to them. The 2010 patches will be mailed to us soon. A letter from Larry and Judy Gitt was also read. They are leaving the club since their motor home is up for sale and at this time have indefinite plans in regard to future camping. They have enjoyed the club so much and will miss everyone and the fun they had.
Jan Rishoi reported that our August campout at the Wilds has been cancelled due to flooding and unfit conditions at their park. It was moved by Jim Cunningham to go to Victorian Acres in NE. City, seconded and carried. Reservations will be made for each one contacting Jan if they would like to go. No deposit is required at this time and it will cost $24.41/night with water and electric. Also an air conditioned clubhouse is available. Jan also would like everyone to contact her with three choices for next year’s camping locations. Please do this before the next meeting. Also remember that we need spots large enough to acommodate at least twenty rigs.
Old business: Mary thanked the Emkens and Hintzs for their woodworking items they made for the raffle at Samboree. She also thanked those who helped with the baskets that were used in the raffle. People averaged about $4-5 / person when they purchased tickets. Mary has a copy of the contract that Good Sams has with the Hastings facility for Samboree’s use. You may see her if you would like to read this. Enough can tabs were collected this year for the Ronald McDonald House to house a family for two weeks. Also Chet Bell was part of a committee to review the books of the State Good Sams organization. All seemed to be in order. Many fun games were played and music was provided two nights by Branson,Mo. groups.
New Business: Mary Bell stated that Carla Gries has been nominated for State Samboree President. It was moved by Pete Peterson to vote for Carla for State President, seconded, motion carried.
Four vests have been given to the club to be used by new members in the future. Anna Cassell donated two of these and she would like any money we receive for these to be donated to Special Olympics. It was moved to sell each vest for $15 (includes the vest and state patch). Motion carried. The secretary will keep these vests with her things.
Bonnie Brachle announced that she had lovely “goodie bags” from the Pierce Chamber of Commerce for every member attending our camp out this weekend. Sharon will write a thank you to the Chamber and also to Mrs. Jack Weber who was very gracious to collect the bags and also even delivered them to the campground for us.
It has been brought to all campers attention that the commissioners are proposing that alcohol consumption again be made legal in our state camping areas. A letter was written to our governor by Bonnie Brachle, which was read, and then passed around to all members. This letter was written against this proposal. Several signed this and it will be mailed to our governor.
It was announced by Linda Bontrager that our State Samboree Flag has been found. However, a new one had already been made, so now our club has two State Samboree Flags.
Discussion was held concerning displaying the Dogs for Deaf flags at each campout. Also , a thank you was given to all for again hanging their nameplate on our large camping sign.
Remember to keep your aluminum cans and plastic bottles for recycling. You can keep the tabs separate or leave them on the cans. If you remove the tabs, give them to Gerald Bontrager and the cans and bottles to Larry Hintz or Bob Rishoi.
Birthdays and anniversaries were honored.
Our next campout is in August at Victorian Acres in Ne. City. Hosts will be Beckmans, Rishois and Saunders.
Chet Bell won the drawing of $19. Hosts for this campout were Baers, Brachles and Broekemeirs, however Broekemeirs were unable to attend. We enjoyed coffee and goodies Fri. pm and singing around the campfire Fri. nite, serenaded by Bonnie. Potluck dinner with a steak fry was Sat. night with more singing and lots of laughter. Thank you to all who pitched in with setting up and clean up—the rains were coming again.
Jim Cunningham moved we adjourn

Secretary
Sharon Lofgren