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SACO RIVER RAMBLERS Web Site: http://sites.google.com/site/thesacoriverramblers/ Volume 5 Number 9 September 22, 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
Maine State Samboree
The Maine State Samboree was held at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds in Fryeburg, Maine, the weekend of September 10-13, 2009. The theme of the Samboree was “The Good Old Days” Representing the Saco River Ramblers were President Judith and Bill Botsford; Vice President Roger and Carol Roberts; Chaplain, Janice Murray and Dave Bonneau; Maine State Director, Diane and Martin Qualey; Web Master, Maria and John Croteau; John and Jean Baker; Dick and Maxine Bineau; Dan and Elinor Quint; Dick and Linda Spoffard; Kerry and Anna Kulakowski and Rita Carignan .
Saco River Ramblers took 1st prize in the Parade for a 3rd year in a row. Our era was “The 50’s”. The ladies wore poodle skirts and saddle shoes while the men wore dungarees and t-shirts. The “Fonz” was played by John Croteau and Carol Roberts was our Cheerleader. Bill Botsford and John Baker carried the banner while Dick Spoffard carried the 50’s poster. The rest of the group danced the “Stroll” down the parade route. John counted us down with the steps trying to keep us in some kind of order. Your president is not very coordinated when it comes to something like that, but we gave it our best shot.
The Maine Samboree had some great entertainment….Friday afternoon we listened to the Bavarian band and right from there we saw “Flame’in Raymond” where he had the audience up and dancing and doing all sorts of fun things. Friday evening everyone enjoyed “The Price Was Right”. SRR had two contestants and they were Janice Murray and Linda Spoffard and NH State Secretary, Judy Coderre was also a contestant in the game. Saturday afternoon we listened to music with Debbie Moran. In the evening there was square dancing and then line dancing. Saturday morning we had our chapter meeting at the Botsford’s site.
Samboree Continued
Winners of the various games are posted further on in this newsletter. We were well represented in the winning for the games. Judith Botsford is on staff with the Maine Good Sam’s as their Chaplain. Friday morning she participated in the 9-11 ceremony and on Sunday she led the worship service prior to the Closing Ceremony.
There were a total of 265 rigs and New Hampshire was represented with 50 rigs, 8 of which were our own Saco River Ramblers! The State of Maine puts on a great Samboree and if you were one of those that was not able to attend, you missed a great weekend. Happy Birthday
 Sept. 18 Jim Bradt
Sept. 20 John Baker Sept. 29 Dan Quint Sept. 29 Greg Thayer Oct. 10 Jim Iovino
Happy Anniversary
Sept. 16 Dan & Ellie Quint Sept. 28 Bill & Priscilla Fairbanks Sept. 29 Dick & Linda Spoffard
In Sympathy
Our Sympathy goes out to Roger and Carol Roberts in the passing of Roger’s mother, June M. Roberts of North Fryeburg, Maine.
Happy Traveling
We have received an e-mail from Dennis and Linda Laperle and dog “Sunny” and they are enjoying a wonderful trip. First stop was Avets, Quebec and then on to Ottawa. They rode their bikes along the Rideau Canal and then to a hot air Balloon festival where there were thousands of campers already there. They saw the Kenny Rogers show. “On the Road Again” to Ontario and to Sudbury where they have the 2nd largest meteor know to hit the earth. Then on to Sault St. Marie, Ontario and took the Agawa Canyon tour. They drove along the shores of Lake Superior. Watch for the next chapter coming Next month. Dennis and Linda, enjoy your Trip and Safe Travels!
Green Meadow Camping Weekend
Have you sent in your reservations for the great weekend at Green Meadow Campground? The date is October 15-18, 2009 with a theme of “Thanksgiving”. Hosts are Reggie and Rose Illsley and Bill and Judy Botsford.
We will have a complete turkey Dinner with all the fixings on Saturday afternoon. There will be a contest of the best decorated RV with the Thanksgiving decorations.
The campground will be officially closed to the public and because of possible frosts the water will be turned off. You must have water onboard your rig. However, you may fill your tank upon arrival.
This is the last “Harrah” for The 2009 camping season with our Good Sam chapter, so join us for come and join us for lots of fun and relaxation.
Ribbon Winners At the Samboree  The members of the Saco River Ramblers did our chapter proud at the Maine Samboree. Winning ribbons:
Beanbag Baseball 1st place – Linda Spoffard 1st place – Janice Murray Beanbag Potty 2nd place – Linda Spoffard Hillbilly Golf 2nd place – Linda Spoffard Woman’s Skillet Toss 3rd place – Carol Roberts
Linda Spoffard won the “Pot of Gold” in the amount of $163.00. Door Prizes were won by Maria Croteau and John Baker. Bill and Judy Botsford were seen running door prizes to the winners.
Jack Baker drove the “People Mover” And Bill Botsford tended the passengers. This is a wagon behind the tractor that gives everyone a chance to ride around the fairgrounds for a tour or just to hop on and get to another point without too much walking.
Upcoming meetings Please put these on your calendar
Sunday, October 25th 3:00 Jake’s Restaurant – Route 16 Tamworth, NH
Sunday, December 06th 3:00 Jakes Restaurant – Route 16 Tamworth, NH Christmas Party
Sunday, January 17th 3:00 Jakes Restaurant – Route 16 Tamworth, NH
Sunday, March 14th 3:00 Jakes Restaurant – Route 16 Tamworth, NH
Sunday, April 11th 3:00 Home of Jim & Betsy Bradt 36 East Danforth Road Freedom, NH
Meeting of Sept. 12, 2009
The business meeting of September 12th was held at the Maine Samboree on Saturday morning. It was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of America the Beautiful and a prayer. There was discussion of the upcoming October 15-18th camping weekend at Green Meadow. If you wish to join us, please send in your reservations soon.
Judith Botsford will become the New Hampshire State Director as of January 1st, thus it is necessary to elect a candidate for the office of President to complete this term of one more year. It was decided that the nominating committee will have a candidate for the office at the October dinner meeting and will be elected at that time. The nominating committee consists of Carol Roberts, Rose Illsley and Jean Baker. Judy and Bill will continue to be very active in the chapter by attending all the meetings and the camping weekends. Judy will also continue doing the monthly newsletters.
Dues sheets were passed out for the 2010 membership to those in attendance to save postage. Membership dues of $10 per family should be paid not later then December 1st. The meeting was adjourned And then preparations were made for the parade where we took first place in the Out- of-state category.
A note from your President
Judith E. Botsford
The Botsfords have been very busy with Good Sam since the camping season began back in May. What a wonderful summer we have had! We have camped with the Saco River Ramblers and the Pinecrafters of Maine and even sandwiched a little “our own” time camping.
We have done 4 Samborees and worked 3 of them. Being on staff is a big job, but a lot of fun. In New Hampshire I led the Sunday Hymn Sing and helped out with any position that was needed at the time. In Maine I have been State Chaplain, thus I assisted at the Farmington Spring Samboree. At the State Samboree in Fryeburg, I spent the week there and did clerical work, worked at the registration desk, and other odd jobs to prepare for the weekend. Friday morning I led the prayer at the special ceremony for
the 9-11 Celebration. Thus, I have been “in training” to help learn how to co-ordinate the New Hampshire Samboree for 2010.
Bill and I are very excited about our upcoming endeavor as state Directors for this wonderful state of NewHampshire. Please watch for details in the near future. We do not, in any way, intend to give up any of our Saco River Rambler activities. We love you all and appreciate all the support you have given us this past 5 years. Yes, in February 2010 our chapter will be five years old.
FOOD PANTRY
The food bank for the month of September will be given to the Brownfield, Maine Food Pantry which covers Lovell as well. The food box was filled at the Maine Samboree and will be delivered by Roger and Carol Roberts. A check for $30.00 was also included.
It was voted to give our next month’s donation to the Jackson-Bartlett-Glen Food bank as our hosts are at that location. Please remember to bring non perishables to the campout for the box. |
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