Merry Christmas andHappy New Year - Welcome 2019!

Hanna Park

Christmas - 2018 Some of the group decided to gather at HannaPark just before Christmas to celebrate together. Deb,Dan, Sheila, Bob, Jim and D enjoyed some beautifulweather, great fellowship, and - of course - wonderfulfood. Fun things included dressing up the flamingos(prizes from last year’s gift exchange) with Christmas dec-orations, watching pretty sunsets, and walking the pups(watch out for ticks in the brush!). On Christmas Eve, Bobstarted the morning with breakfast pita's, then time forshopping. After dinner of ribs on the barbie, the grouppiled in to go over to Girvin Road to look at Christmaslights - wow, what a sight! Christmas dinner of StandingRib Roast was prepared by Bob and enjoyed by all.

New Year’s (12/27/18 - 1/2/19) Starting on the 27th, folks got busy doing every-day things, like doctor’s appointments, laundry, a trip tothe library, and getting the oil changed in the Johnson’s

truck. Don and Tressa drove in around 11 a.m., got set upand started enjoying the campground. When everyonegot back from their various trips into town, we headedout to European Street Cafe. Besides enjoying the BeerCheese Soup and sandwiches, we participated (sort of) inthe Trivia contest. D was writing down our answers, butsince we weren’t going to be there for the finish, wedidn’t hand in our answers - Yep - we are just pack full oftrivia! After we got back, Bob and Sheila, John, and Dondecided to head in for the night, while Sue, Tressa andDeb invaded the McDade’s for several games of Jokers(Jim ‘chaperoned’ us, aided by Brandon and Casey). Hav-ing been beat 3 games to 1, Tressa and D cried Uncle, andwe all headed for bed. Friday morning saw Don head out for physicaltherapy while Deb, D, Jim, Sue, John and Tressa headed tothe Beach Hut for breakfast. Joe arrived and got set up;John and Sue headed home to attend granddaughter’sbirthday party; Bob and Sheila got back and settled in;and Jan and Michael Allen (1st RV Adventure and 1st visitwith us) arrived. Don had gotten back before they camein, so he and Tressa went over to help them get backed inand set up. Grill-master Bob cooked burgers and dogs for

Happy BirthdayJanuary

Jynifer Fortson - 6th; Robert Roche 21st

FebruaryJoe Mehrtens - 7th ; D McDade - 5th;

John Fortson 22nd; Don Dishman - 27th

January 2019

President Tressa Dishman 904-504-1031Vice President Jim McDade 904-540-0940Secretary Sheila Garbecki 904-477-1941Treasurer Deb Dlugosz 904-945-2365Newsletter Editor Don Dishman 904-641-4059Newsletter Layout Tressa Dishman

As a member of the Good Sam Club I pledge to give aid to others in need, respectnature and the environment, give back to the community and those less fortunate,treat others with dignity and respect, and to wear a smile (like Good Sam and GoodSamantha’s) and promote the pledge of the Good Sam Club to others.

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everyone on the grill - supplemented with baked beans, veggie tray, chips and baked goodies. Since it decided to rain,and everyone was tired, we all went in early. Everyone survived the rain. John and Sue had experienced a little issue at home so were later getting back thanplanned on Saturday. Those at the campground headed out to walk puppies, made trips to WalMart, and waited for thesun to come out. Susan and Robert arrived and got set up, wandered over for a bit of time, sitting and visiting. Afterdinner of “Bring your own meat”, the rain again kept most of us inside. Thanks to Bob and Deb for being our chefs! Tres-sa and D challenged Joe and Deb to more games of Jokers - doing a bit better this time. Sunday saw Sue up early to start breakfast; Tressa tried her ‘Girl Scout skills’ - started a smoldering fire, but fi-nally, with many helping hands, we had our first camp fire! Great breakfast and warm fire - can’t get any better. Whenwe had finished breakfast, we kept the fire going so we could enjoy sitting around visiting. We decided to have an earlydinner (linner?), going to Seafood Express to enjoy their shrimp special (30 shrimp + 2 sides for $10.95). Jan & Michaelstayed in camp as they were expecting some friends to visit. We were joined by past members Trudy Clayton, Carol Ring,and Nate & Kate Deaton, as well as Hank & Julie Pelz and Jyn Fortson. Hank & Julie came back to the camp so they couldenjoy some Hand and Foot with John and Sue; Sheila and Joe ran Tressa by Joann's, while the rest of us gathered aroundthe campfire again. Vida and Joel McCullough, who had planned to camp with us but had to cancel, came by to visit andget to know some of the members (they plan to join us at another campout soon). While the others headed for theirrigs, Sue, Sheila, Deb and Tressa went to the Johnson’s - wished John sweet dreams, and played a bit of Hand and Footbefore calling it a night. On Monday, Don headed out early again for therapy, while Bob started making his famous breakfast pita's withSue’s assistance. Tressa, Joe and John got the fire going again. While we were sitting around enjoying the fire, we werejoined by Leo and Linda - new ‘full-timers’ who had questions. They had recently sold their home, bought a rig and weregetting ready to start heading out. We all shared what we could to make their transition easier - and invited them tocome back if they had more questions or want more information. John & Sue went with Don & Tressa to the AtlanticBeach Arts Market to browse and see what was there - Jan and Michael have a booth there where they display and sellsome of their ‘beach themed’ wood work. This shop offers hand crafted items, some pricey - some good deals, but agreat place to find unique gifts. Back at the campground, lots of walks, sitting and visiting. New Year’s Eve dinner washam, mac and cheese, macaroni salad, ambrosia, baked goodies, sweet potato casserole, stuffed eggs, and much, muchmore. Everyone tried to stay up until midnight - but most gave up around 10:30 p.m., after toasting in the new year andenjoying a few snacks. Happy New Year! Woke up to find John & Sue packing up (they needed to get their rig back to the base), fol-lowed shortly after by Joe (he was headed to a special New Year’s meal with family and friends). Jan & Michael were ableto move into John & Sue’s site (thanks for your generosity), and most everyone got busy doing some ‘housecleaning’ -getting rid of some of the sand tracked in after all the rain. Bob decided the weather was just right for a dip in the ocean(his Polar swim for the year) - brave soul! The rest of the day was spent sitting around visiting, taking long walks, andjust enjoying the sunshine. Some of the group headed to Jollie Bees for chicken, Don & Tressa headed to Sonny’s - in themood for bar-b-que. Sat around the campfire some more, decided we needed to teach Jan how to play Jokers, thenswitched to Sequence - several games before heading in for the night. Time to go home - but before that, a few headed back to Beach Hut for breakfast. A great time - with greatfriends - see you in Lake City at the next campout .

Christmas and New Year’s at Hanna Park

Christmas Flamingos at Hanna (all ready for Santa); Ribs on the grill for Christmas Eve dinner; Dannica - waiting for Santa.

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Above: D reading Florida Night Before Christmas book; Jim - a mini-marshmallow roast; Sue cooking lumpia; Christmas dinner -group was joined by Tresia & Mable Beech (friends of the Duglosz’s) and Dan. Below: Standing Rib Roast - thanks, Bob! Thegroup enjoying dinner. Beautiful sunset over the lake at Hanna.

Above: Dinner at European Street Cafe; Playing Jokers - How many hands to shuffle the cards? Brandon asks Jim ‘Is it time forbed yet, Daddy?’ Below: Grill-master Bob cooking burgers and dogs; Dinner at the McDade’s rig; Michael, Jan and Miss Penny -visiting with Sheila and Bob.

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Above: Sunday breakfast - we were joined by DJ (Deb’s son). Below: Vida and Joel came Sunday afternoon to visit and getacquainted. Sitting around the campfire on New Year’s Eve - enjoying snacks and the toasty fire.

L-R: D adds a little light so we can seeJim, who was sitting back from thegroup.On January 1, we ended the campoutteaching Jan how to play Jokers andSequence.

VA Medical Center Visits If you haven’t tried it - please consider volunteering at least once. The Chapter goes onthe 1st Sunday of the month, meeting at 12:30 p.m., lunch is provided by the Medical Center. Donations of com-fort items, cash, & materials are appreciated.

Sunshine ‘Lady’ Duties - In response to our request for a replacement for Jyn in last month’s newsletter, D hasoffered to assume the responsibilities for this project. A special thanks to Jyn for a job well done, and to D forstepping up to the plate.

A special thank you to Rich Gavin, from Sunset Ramblers, for his generous dona-tion of ‘pull-tabs’ for our collection going to Ronald McDonald House. GetawaySams member, Joe, turns them in where they are used to help provide services forfamilies of children in the hospital.

Thanks to Deb, Joe, Sharon and Pam for representing the Getaway Sams at the distribution of wreaths at the an-nual Wreaths Across America event in December. Members will also be going out to help retrieve the wreaths inJanuary.

L-R: Wreaths ready to be set out;Tammie and Mike (friends ofDebs)setting out wreaths; Joe atBuddy’s site with wreath;Programfor services done at the event.

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January (24) 25-27, 2019 – Lake City RV Resort Campout3864 North US Highway 441 – Lake City, Florida 32055

386 752-0830Hosts – John & Sue Johnson/Sheila & Bob Garbecki

Please let hosts know of your plans to attend - 904 744-6327Thursday – 1/24

Campers may check in starting around noon Dinner around 6 p.m. Evening – cards and socializingFriday – 1/25

Breakfast 9 a.m. Biscuits & Gravy, Grits, Eggs, Coffee Lunch on your own Dinner 6 p.m. at Local Restaurant (TBA) Evening – group game, cards and socializingSaturday – 1/26

Breakfast 9 a.m. Something good and fattening to eat – SURPRISE!!! Lunch on your own Dinner 6 p.m. Pork Roast – bring sides to compliment

Evening – group game, cards and socializingSunday – 1/27

Following a brief Devotional, pack up and head for home. See you next month!All activities subject to change. Please bring your eating utensils and drinks to all meals.

Bring dimes and nickels for the group games.

Looking Ahead - Campout Dates for 2019MONTH/DATES HOSTS LOCATION *Jan. (24) 25-27, 2019 Sue/John Johnson Lake City RV Resort, Lake City Sheila/Bob Garbecki (386) 752-0830Feb. (21) 22-24 Deb Dlugosz

Note: if State locates a place for the Winter Rally, those dates will take precedenceMarch (21) 22-24 Tressa/Don Dishman Suwannee River Rendezvous, Mayo (386) 294-2510April (25) 26-28April (30) May 1-5 Spring Good Sam Rally* KOA Okeechobee, Florida

Note: Change of date for Spring Rally due to Easter weekend. * Application attached to newsletter.May (23) 24-27 Susan/Robert Roche Kelly’s RV Park, White Springs, FL(Memorial Weekend) (844) 695-7527Aug. (29) 30-Sept 2 North Florida Lifetime Sams Labor Day Campout

ALL are invited to attend Ocala North RV Park, Ocala (352) 591-1723Sept. (26) 27-28Oct. (24) 25-27Nov. (19) 20-25 Fall Good Sam Rally Southern Palms RV Resort, Eustis, FLDec. (27) 28 - 1/2/20

Dates will need to be adjusted to allow for weekend/New Year’s celebration. Changes in dates for regular Getaway’sweekends require vote of chapter - if you want to make a change, please submit it to officers for consideration.

Planning to camp? Please remember to make your reservations as soon as possible and to let the hosts know thatyou plan to come. This helps both the campground and the hosts in their planning. Most will either provide a refundor arrange for use of the campsite at a later date.

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GOOD SAMS OF FLORIDA, INC. 2019 SPRING RALLYTheme: Hawaiian Party

May 1 thru May 5, 2019 Early Bird Tues April 30, 2019OKEECHOBEE KOA RESORT - 4276 HWY 441 S., OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA 34974-6255

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: 4 nights camping with water, electric, sewer, cable, hospitality, Samgo, door prizes,table decoration contest, flea market, seminars, rally bars, RV dealers, vendors, entertainment, and more.CANCELLATIONS There will be a processing fee for all cancellations based on cancellation date: Prior to March 1st -$10.00; March 2nd thru March 31st $15.00; April 1st and forward $25.00 **All cancellations and refund requests mustbe in writing from YOU and emailed to Tommy Crutchfield, State Director or Linda Voyton, treasurer, before the rallybegins. We cannot have any cancellations during the rally and expect to get a refund. No deductions for early depar-ture.WE WILL HAVE CHAPTER PARKING NOTE: REGISTRATIONS MUST BE IN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO RALLY TO PARK WITHCHAPTER Handicapped spaces will only be provided for our Handicapped members with proper credentials. Pleaseindicate if you want to park with your chapter OR in HANDICAPPED SPACES. (NOT BOTH) Unregistered late arrivalsmay not be parked with their chapter. ****IMPORTANT!! ARRIVE WITH TOWED VEHICLE UNHOOKED*** MAKE ALLCHECKS PAYABLE TO: GOOD SAMS OF FLORIDA, INC. Please attach a self-addressed stamped envelope for confirma-tion of registration. PLEASE RETURN LOWER PORTION OF THIS FORM WITH FEES TO: Linda Voyton, P. O. Box 1604,Lutz, FL 33548 We are looking forward to seeing you at Florida State Rallies! Tommy & Lois Crutchfield, State Direc-tors(850) 723-0119 Email: crutchfieldt01@bellsouth.net

NAME__________________________________________________________________________________(please print) Last First Chapter Name OR Handicapped

ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________________ Street City and State ZipHandicapped# ___________________________________ Rig Length ___________ Rig Type _________

# of Adults _______ # of Children__________ (A, B, C trailer, 5th wheel)

2019 RALLY FEEPREPAID REGISTRATION ($135.00) $ ____________EARLY BIRD ($30.00) $ ____________SINGLE PERSON RIG ($110.00) $ ____________ Phone #_______________________________EXTRA ADULT ($30.00) $ ____________ E-Mail ________________________________REGISTRATION AT GATE ($145.00) $ ____________ PRINT CLEARLYTOTAL FEES FOR 2019 Okeechobee $ ____________ (children under 12 are free)

INTERESTED IN PLAYING IN A GOLF TOURNAMENT? YES ______IS THIS YOUR FIRST FLORIDA RALLY? YES _____ NO ______

NOTE: We the undersigned understand the Florida Good Sam State Staff has taken reasonable and necessarysafety precautions. Therefore, we accept full responsibility for the welfare of our unit and all persons in ourunit while attending the Florida Rally.

DATE:_______________________ SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________We, Good Sams of Florida, Inc., Reserve the right to refuse any application. www.goodsams-florida.org