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Oregon Good Sam Club Newsletter

May 2019, Issue 5

May 15-19, 2019

Country Cousins Rendezvous at Jr. Show

Grounds in Milton-Freewater

June 11-15, 2019

Oregon Good Sam State Rally/Samboree at

Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg

August 1-4, 2019

Pow Wow at Hood River Fairgrounds in Odell

August 4-5, 2019

Fall Gathering at Hood River Fairgrounds in

Odell (BUSINESS MEETING if needed)

See you at the Rally

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Photos from Westerners Round-Up at Wapiti Page 2

Chapter Anniversities, New Chapter Members Page 3

A Big Note, a Toy Electric Car Race Page 3

Dee’s Desk Page 4

Memorials Page 5

Still Wanted Page 6

Recipes Page 7

Note from Terry Page 8

Rally Classes and Events Page 9

Drifter Form Page 10

When you think

of May you think

of flowers, sun,

Mother’s Day &

camping in your

RV.

After checking the calendar, I found out that

there are many more special days in May.

May 1 - May Day,

May 27 - Memorial Day,

May 5 - Cinco de Mayo

May 2 - National Day of Prayer

May 12 - Armed Forces Day

May 9 - Lost Sock Memorial Day,

and May 11 - Eat What You Want Day

Other things you do in May are plant your gar-

den, go to car shows, view the Tulip and Iris

Gardens and visit your mom if she is still with

you. Mine is: she is 100 years old and doing

very well. Sorry this Drifter is late. I have been

in charge of Jefferson’s May Festival of Flowers

and it has kept me extremely busy. Maybe

next month the calendar will slow down.

Karen

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Playing Games

Making and Flying Kites Teaching us how

to use our fancy

phones

Guys in the kitchen

making breakfast

Food collected for the Lincoln City Food Bank

Nap time

Photos from Wapiti

The gang gathered for games

she will give you the contact info.

Wapiti means ‘elk’ and they visited us every day. If you would like to hold one of your chapter campouts here, contact Dee Veenendaal and

An elk, (probably a yearling),

taking offence with a flag mark-

ing a ditch on the property.

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NEW CHAPTER MEMBERS

Roseburg Sams - 1

Thomas Rogers & Judi Powell

Rogue River Roosters - 1

Charles Albrecht

Bridgetown Campers - 1

George & Joy Schmidt

MAY CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES

Lighthousers

Tri-Mountain Good Sams

McKenzie River Drifters

JUNE CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES

Hobo Sams

River City Sams

Layover Sams

Dee asked me to add a big note saying

REGISTRATION VOLUNTEERS are badly needed.

So here is the big note, and even bigger letters….

REGISTRATION VOLUNTEERS ARE

BADLY NEEDED.

Do you have a toy electric car ?

Bring it to the OGS Rally in June.

John Davis is organizing a car race.

All we need is you and your car

Repeat: All we need is you and

your car. Let’s have fun!!!!

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Memorials

Name: Jan Stead

Spouse: Dean

Chapter: Eugene Sojourners

Birth Date: March 24, 1940

Death Date: April 25, 2019

Name: Wayne Longfield

Spouse: Sherry

Chapter: Cascade Sams

Birth Date: June 4, 1939

Death Date: March 30, 2019

It is with a sad heart we announce that Wayne Long-

field passed away on March 30, 2019. He has been ill

for some time but none of us knew how ill he was

because he didn’t want us to know.

Wayne and Sherry joined our Cascade Sam group in

2003 and were active until recently.

Wayne was a Navy vet, 2 years Active Duty, 2 years

Active Reserve and 2 years inactive reserve.

Jan married Dean on August 23, 1958. They have 3 chil-

dren (Juli, Janelle and Mike) and 7 grandchildren. She was

a member of the River Road Baptist Church for many

years. She had been an OB/GYN LPN for Women’s Care

Associates. She had many funny stories and liked to read,

travel and work on crafts. She and Dean had been mem-

bers of the Eugene Sojourners since December 1993.

They were snowbirds from 1992 and had a piece of prop-

erty in Yuma, Arizona until this past year.

Name: Campbell Davidson

Spouse: Beverly

Chapter: OGS Beaver Dam #1

Birth Date June 5, 1937

Death Date: March 22, 2019

Campbell was born in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland.

As a young boy he sang in the Bangor Operatic Society. In his

teen years he apprenticed as a butcher. His family immigrated

to Burlingame, California in 1955. He joined the Marines in

1956. After losing his first wife, Carole, in 2009, he married

Beverly in 2010. He was secretary of the OGS Beaver Dam #1

for past three years. He loved to sing and cook. He will be

greatly missed.

Name: Cliff Sandahl

Spouse: June (deceased)

Chapter: Hobo Sams

Birth Date: May 16, 1920

Death Date: January 15, 2018

Name: Dale Kirsch

Spouse: Mary

Chapter: Hobo Sams

Birth Date: August 31, 1938

Death Date: June 6, 2018

Never was put in the Drifter or given a

balloon at our Memorial Service so we

are sharing this now.

Name: Don Smalley

Spouse: Betty

Chapter: Good Sam Klamath Kampers

Birth Date: November 13, 1940

Death Date: April 22, 2019

Don was always teasing and laughing;

always the one that got our yard games

set up at our campouts. We will miss him.

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OREGON GOOD SAM STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP

IF YOU DON’T SEE YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE (BECAUSE I SOMETIMES FORGET THINGS)

JUST GIVE ME A CALL.

1. Shuttle Drivers - Caren Farber is the Driver in Chief but she needs lots of help.

2. Cookie Greeters - Meet the rigs as they stop at the entrance gate waiting to park. Say hi - how was you

trip? - and best of all -- How about a cookie while you wait? The McKenzie River Drifters are baking the

cookies. All the Greeters need to do is Smile, Meet, Greet and hand the guest a cookie.

3. Registration Table. Registration is by “The Two Joyces” this year. Call Joyce Davis to be placed on the

Helper List 503-852-6928 Experienced and Newbee helpers will be very appreciated.

4. Sound Team coordinated by Wayne Swanson 503-510-4746 Many hands make this important work a

much easier task

5. Doughnut Team -- This Team is for early risers. Where else will you get to see most all Good Sammers ?

This is an opportunity to greet everyone with your best smile as you hand their doughnut of choice.

Joyce Dart will not be there this year so we need someone to take her place of honor.

6. FUN NIGHT is Thursday evening. Pam Kundert is asking for game prizes. The prizes do not have to be

camping related. They can be homemade or purchased. Only rule: No food items.

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THAT’ S ALL FOR NOW --- PLEASE CALL AND SIGN UP --DEE 541-913-6994

Last year Douglas County changed the reservation policy at their RV Park. Whether or not the

Park is full, Oregon Good Sam has to pay for all the spaces.

Something to think about: Are you attending Rally but staying somewhere other than at the Douglas

County RV Park or within the Fairgrounds? Staying at the Douglas County RV Park at the Fairgrounds

will help Oregon Good Sam cover the expenses of the Rally. Please consider our request. Contact Joyce

Davis if you choose to use the RV Park at 503-852-6928. For a few extra dollars she can tell you how to

switch your RV spot from ‘on grounds’ to the RV Park. The RV Park form is on the OGS web site:

oregongoodsam.com.

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TERRY Hello again!

Just a short reminder that the Saturday Night Show is indeed shaping up. So good to see

the enthusiasm of members who enjoy sharing their talent and gifts by entertaining us!

Again, the theme is “Thanks for the Memories” as we remember previous acts in the show

and new ones that cause us to have thankfulness in remembering music that stirs our hears.

We still have room for more singers, dancers, skitters, joke and story tellers that cause us to

remember our past. If you have a funny story of Samborees in the past we could have an

open mike for sharing! (Just thought of that!) But, you must let me know now so I can plan.

Choraliers, I’m so looking forward to seeing you! I think you will enjoy the music I’ve select-

ed for us. Remember, we practice at noon for 1 hour only on Wednesday through Friday.

And, may have a short dress rehearsal on Saturday if schedule permits.

Invite your friends to join us or remind previous singers as you see them at the Rally. Men,

we love you too! Come sing with us. Only requirement for anyone is that you can carry a

tune!

Thank you for your past support and participation. Our 50th Anniversary is a very good rea-

son to participate again!

Terry Parman, Director

Cell: 503-880-4296 - Email: Terlar02@aol.com

It is not too late to make plans to go to the

Country Cuzzins Rendezvous in Milton-

Freewater, OR on May 16-19, 2019.

The Country Cuzzins want to be sure every-

one there will bring something for the Brown

Bag Auction. Each person who wishes to bid

is to bring one new item valued at no less

than $10 and not more then $20 . No food

items please. Your contribution should be

sealed in a brown bag.

There will also be a canned food drive. A lo-

cal food bank will receive the donated items.

The Rendezvous is held at the Pioneer Jr Pos-

se Show Grounds in Milton-Freewater on May

16-19, 2019.

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Don Nedrow will have 2 totes of old Oregon Good Sam

photos at the Roundup, Spring Gathering and Rally/

Samboree. There are way too many for the archival

history he is creating. OGS members will be welcome

to go through the pictures and take home the ones

they would like to keep. Unclaimed photos will be de-

stroyed.

UNCLAIMED PHOTOS AVAILABLE

SAMBOREE FUN NIGHT

This year Fun Night will share a table of prizes. We are

asking for donations so our winners will have a large

variety of prizes to choose from. The items may be

large or small. Items that can be used for camping, RV

trips, indoor or outdoor activities or something you

would like to receive.

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1. Craft and Sewing Area

2. Painted Quilt Squares

3. Sip and Paint Class

4. Quilting Demos

5. Zentangle II

6 OGS Food Drive

7. Learn at your own speed

Bring your favorite sewing, knitting, crochet or craft supplies. It’s a great

chance to relax, meet new people and share time with old friends.

Caren Farber will have a class on painted quilt squares again this year.

Start a new project or complete the one you started last year. Caren’s

contact number is 541.517.1093

Mable Moist will lead a “Sip and Paint” group this year. You will be sip-

ping an alcohol free beverage and painting a picture on canvas. Mabel’s

contact number is 503.341.9589.

Leilani and Larry Chartier will be demonstrating small sewing projects in

the Craft and Sewing Area. Don’t forget to bring your sewing machines,

scissors, etc. to Rally/Samboree. The sewing/craft area will be open all

day long.

Class (more advanced than last year) instructed by Jolene Boyd. Class will

address shading, borders and original design construction. Beginners are

welcome to observe. $5 per student supply charge. Jolene’s contact

number is 503.390.7502. Call her to sign up.

This year the Food Drive is a contest. Bring non-perishable food items and

drop them off at the table near Rally Registration. Your Registration pack-

et will include entry forms for the Food Drive drawing. You must be pre-

sent at recognition night to win. You also must be able to transport the

food to your charity of choice.

You can learn how to play some of the games we play at our Rallies at

your own speed.

At this year’s State Rally/Samboree

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Oregon Good Sam Club, State Director

Dee and Dale Veenendaal

38452 Jasper-Lowell Road, Fall Creek, OR 97438

541-913-6994

oregongoodsamfamily@hotmail.com

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