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May 2011 Newsletter

Next Campout: May 20^th, 21^st & 22^nd, 2011

Clinton Lake – Cedar Ridge Campground

TOPEKS CAMPING CLUB MINUTES
Saturday April 16^th, 2011
 Melvern Lake – Outlet Area, Melvern, KS

Opening - Meeting was called to order by President Elmer Burnett.

Roll Call - Taken by Secretary Joyce A. Neiswender with 15 families present – Visitors included Russ & Mila’s son, Scott Thomann, Craig, Rhonda & Brendon Theroff, friends of Terry Christensen, and past members Marvin & Mina Stovall, who plan to rejoin the club.

Treasurer Report - In the absence of our Treasurer Chuck, Secretary Joyce A. Neiswender read the Treasurer’s Report (which was the same as previous month):

$990.81 – Checking

$107.03 – Petty Cash

      $1,097.84 – Total

Announcements - Elmer reported that after a very blustery Friday, the weather has turned out great. He reminded everyone to get their spots reserved at the Outlet Area at Pomona for our September campout. Wise to make these early reservations, as the spots go early.

Jessica Christensen had her Gallbladder removed on Thursday, April 28^th. It will hopefully end a year-long quest to find out what was causing her stomach issues.

Old Business - None

New Business - Elmer asked for volunteers to chair the meals at our summer campouts. Volunteers were: May: Hot Dog Roast - Everyone bring their own hot dogs, Buns will be provided by Nick Burnett – A-M Bring Desserts; N-Z bring side dishes; June: Russ & Milo will take care of hamburger & buns – A-M bring side dish, N-Z bring desserts, the Club will furnish condiments; July: Betty Siple will chair the Taco Salad Feed – Homemade ice cream – those not making ice cream will bring dessert; August: Ribs – Doris Detherage will contact her helpers – A-M bring dessert (watermelon & cantelope), N-Z bring side dish; September: Fried Chicken – Elmer & Nick will chair this, A-M bring side dish, N-Z bring dessert; October: Chili Time – Halloween Campout – Russ Thomann, A-M bring desserts, N-Z bring side dish. Looks like lots of good food ahead for the summer campouts.

Reminder: The Christmas Party on December 4^th will be at Reed’s Bar & Grill at 29^th & Croco Road, Topeka, KS.

We forgot to mention March Birthdays: March 5^th – Mila Thomann;

March 12^th – Duane Neiswender; March 19^th – Jack Miller.

April Birthdays & Anniversaries: Birthday: April 10^th – Julie Seckar; April 22^nd - Adalee Miller

Anniversaries: Fred & Beverly Johnson – April 17^th – 29 years

Bernie & Dorothy Bower – April 26^th – 53 years

Elmer welcomed back Marvin & Mina Stovall and new members Craig, Rhonda & Brendon Theroff and gave them a copy of our camping schedule for the summer.

Chaplain Russ stated there would be no church service on Sunday, as it was too cool.

Next Campout: May 20^th, 21^st and 22^nd

Clinton Lake – Bloomington Area – Cedar Ridge

Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:25 PM.

Submitted by Secretary Joyce A. Neiswender.

May Birthdays: May Anniversaries:

Coleman Seckar    05/02              Randy and Kate Fisher 05/26
JoMike Harrop      05/07
Leonard Freeman 05/07

Bob Macha 05/12

Carrie Seckar    05/25

Please report any news to Joyce Neiswender at jd401@cox.net or

Betty Siple at bettysiple@yahoo.com.

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