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SACO RIVER RAMBLERS GOOD SAM CHAPTER_ __ Web Site: http://sites.google.com/site/thesacoriverramblers/ Volume 5 Number 10 October 26, 2009 Mount Washington Valley Chapter Officers
President: Judith E. Botsford Vice President: Roger Roberts Secretary: Betsy Bradt Treasurer: Bill Botsford Chaplain: Janice Murray Web Master: Maria Croteau Board of Directors: Reggie Illsley, Phil Gaeta, Dave Bonneau
The First Dinner Meeting of the Season
The first dinner meeting of the season was held at Jake’s Restaurant in West Ossipee on Sunday, October 25th. Attending were President, Judith and Treasurer, Bill Botsford; Vice President, Roger and Carol Roberts; Secretary, Betsy and Jim Bradt; Maine State Director, Diane and Martin Qualey; John and Jean Baker; John and Phyllis Barnes; Dick and Maxine Bineau; Doug and Patricia Caron; Phil & Carol Gaeta; Dan & Ellie Quint; Bob and Suzanne Scolamiero and prospective
members Herman and Alice Sanbourn.
Suzanne Scolamiero gave a report of the New Hampshire State Meeting held in Concord on October 17th. Betsy Bradt reported on her findings of Camping at Glen Ellis in Glen for our October 2010 weekend. Carol Roberts, Nominating Chairman presented the candidates for President and Secretary for the 2010 year and Jim Bradt was elected the office of President and
Patricia Caron was elected to the office of Secretary.
Bob and Suzanne gave us an invitation to an Alaska trip slide show at their home on Saturday, November 28th at 2:00pm. These are photos from their three months trip in 2008. A pot luck supper to follow after pictures. Please RSVP to Bob if you would like to join us (remsco@roadrunner.com) so they will know how many to expect.
Your New Chapter President
At the October Meeting a new Chapter President was elected beginning on January 1st. Saco River Ramblers is pleased to announce that Jim Bradt will be your new chapter president to complete the term of Judith Botsford. Congratulations, Jim! Your chapter also elected a new Secretary, Patricia Caron ~~ Congratulations, Patricia! Thanks so much to the Nominating committee of Carol Roberts, Rose Illsley and Jean Baker.
Dennis and Linda Laperle’s travels
Dennis and Linda Lapel and dog Sunny are having a wonderful trip first thru Canada & in the Dakotas. The photo here was taken with Mt. Rushmore in the background. It looks like they are having a super time. They are sending us lots of photos of all the wild animals they are viewing. They did the Grand Canyon and then on to Las Vegas and on to Hoover Dam. Their travels have taken them to the deserts of Arizona and they have experienced all kinds of places and events. 
Happy Birthday Happy Anniversary
October 24 Lana Yaceshyn October 30 John & Maria Croteau October 25 Jean Baker October 31 John & Jean Baker November 6 Don DiTullio November 16 Donna Iovino
Are your Rigs Ready for Winter?
Have your winterized your Motor home or camper yet? Winter is fast approaching. You don’t want any frozen pipes. Some members even winterized their rigs before leaving the final campout at Green Meadow recently. Up on Thorn Mountain top we already had 3½ inches one day recently. Mt. Washington is all white, too, so you know winter is close behind. We hate to see those rigs in Hibernation, but now we can plan ahead to camping 2010. It will be here before you know it! In the meantime enjoy those winter sports~~~ unless you are a snowbird headed for warmer climate
New Hampshire state meeting
The New Hampshire State Meeting was held in Concord at the Red Apple Restaurant on Saturday, October 17th. Representing the Saco River Ramblers were Bob and Suzanne Scolamiero. The meeting was for the present New Hampshire staff and the Chapter presidents. Suzanne reported that the Staff and Chapter presidents voted the theme for the August 2010 Samboree and it is to be Don’t Take New Hampshire for “Granite”.
Chapter Shirts
We will be having another order for chapter shirts this month. If you would like to order one, please contact Judy as soon as possible. They are royal blue with Saco River Ramblers and your name printed on them.
New Hampshire state director
The Good Sam Headquarters has officially announced Judith E. Botsford as the New Hampshire State Director for the term of
2010-2011. Judy and Bill will begin as
State Directors January 1, 2010. Judy is beginning to organize the state staff as well as beginning plans for the
New Hampshire Samboree
to be held August 20-22, 2010.
Food Pantry Delivery
The food box donation was made to The Jackson-Bartlett-Glen Food Pantry at the Glen Baptist Church on Saturday, October 17th by Judy Botsford, John and Jean Baker along with a check for $30.00.
Blueberry Pond Campground Yarmouth Maine Clam Festival Hosts: Botsfords & Bakers & Thayers
Our Annual camping trip to the Yarmouth Clam Festival will be the weekend of July 15-19, 2010. We will again be camping at Blueberry Pond; however, this year we are keeping it small and the first 15 to register will be accepted. Reservations need to be received to the campground owners as soon as possible so they can plan. It is important to please give us the date you will arrive and the date you leave so the site may be given to other paying customers. (reservation form is included in this newsletter)
Green Meadow Camping Weekend
The Final Camping Weekend of the 2009 season was held the weekend of October 15-18th at the Green Meadow Campground. Hosts for the weekend were Reggie and Rose Illsley and Bill and Judy Botsford. The theme was Thanksgiving. Our dining canopy was enclosed with tarps and we were heated by industrial heaters from Dave Bonneau and Jim Bradt which kept us comfy and warm
in the cold temperatures. Attending were Roger and Carol Roberts; Jim and Betsy Bradt; Rita Carignan;
John and Jean Baker; Dick and Linda Spoffard; Lee and Ronnie Spoffard; Dave and Janice Bonneau; Greg and Kathy Thayer, Deanna Botsford and on Friday evening we had a visit from John and Phyllis Barnes. Friday night there was a delicious pot luck supper; Saturday morning Bill fried bacon and then made French toast; In the morning the girls pealed and prepared potatoes, squash, yams and Rose baked her famous
home made rolls. Janice roasted one turkey in her electric roasting pan and Greg carved the bird.
Jack and Reggie deep fried and carved the second turkey. Patricia Caron baked delicious stuffing in
her motor home. There was a large selection of Festive holiday pies for dessert.
Tables were set with candles and Thanksgiving decorations and the dinner was served buffet style.
Friday and Saturday nights were spent sitting around the campfire keeping warm and lots of conversation. Rigs were decorated and the Roberts had really nice Halloween decorations, but the rig with the most votes
was done by Doug and Patricia Caron. Even dog, Holly, got into the act on the dash. Sunday morning
breakfast was hot oatmeal and Cream of Wheat, sticky buns, English muffins etc and then the process
of tearing down the dining area began and with lots of hands it went quickly and then everyone began
packing up and some even winterized their rigs before they left the campground. Thanks go to the
Illsley Family for having us at Green Meadow for a wonderful weekend. This was the “Last Hurrah” for the 2009 camping season.
A Note from your President Judith E. Botsford
As president of the Saco River Ramblers, I would like to thank you all for all your assistance at dinner meetings and campouts when everyone pitches in so that we all have a great time. I have thoroughly enjoyed serving as President of our chapter and cherish all our friendships that we have made.
At our Christmas dinner meeting on December 6th, I will pass the gavel on to Jim Bradt, and I feel very confident that he will serve you to the fullest. Jim and Betsy have lots of new ideas and you can look forward to a great 2010 year. Patricia Caron will be your new Secretary and I feel certain that she will do a super job for the chapter.
I will continue to be your Newsletter editor and you will have a message from Jim each month. I would appreciate hearing from any of you who are traveling so we can keep others informed and share your travels. Photos are always welcome to make our newsletter more interesting.
As New Hampshire State Director, I hope that you will plan to attend the New Hampshire Samboree August 19-22, 2010 and support the Saco River Ramblers Chapter. Thank you, Judy
Maine State Samborees
Spring – June 3-6, 2010 – Farmington, Me. Fall – Sept. 9-12, 2010 – Fryeburg, ME.
Diane Qualey, Maine State Director, announced at our dinner meeting that the theme for the Maine Samborees for 2010 is “ Red, White,& Blue Hullabaloo” and this promises to be lots of fun for everyone. So put these dates on your calendar and attend one of the Samborees. The Saco River Ramblers park with our “Sister” chapter, the Pinecrafters of Buxton, Maine and we have a great time.
Yarmouth Clam Festival 2010 Blueberry pond campground Hosts: Bill and Judy Botsford John and Jean Baker Greg and Kathy Thayer
WHEN: Thursday, July 15, to Monday July 19, 2010
WHAT: The Saco River Ramblers will again be attending the Yarmouth Maine Clam Festival on Friday, July 16th with lots of activities at Blueberry Pond Campground during the weekend including a lobster dinner.
RESERVATIONS: We ask that you make the commitment to attend as soon as possible so we can firm up the sites we need for the weekend. NO deposit will be required from campers as we have a chapter deposit. Charges from the campground will not be done until you arrive. The group is being limited to not more then 15 rigs this year. ___________________________________________________________________ Please detach and send form to: JUDITH BOTSFORD, PO Box 215, Jackson, NH 03846
NAME:___________________ and _________________ __________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE:_____________________________ CELL #____________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:____________________________
TYPE OF RIG________________________________FEET # OF SLIDES_____________
DATE ARRIVE:_____________________ DATE LEAVING:_________________________
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