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MEETING MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING

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Cactus Campers Club Business Meeting Canopy Oaks, New Braunfels, TX

Date: 1-11-25

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Hank Smith, substituting for President Terry Shemack, called the meeting to order and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag. The members thanked our hosts: Jack Pullen and Javier/Brittany Nunez.

 

SECRETARY’S REPORT

 

Shirleen Smith called the roll. There were 8 member coaches in attendance were: Allens (Murray and Donna), Cochranes, Elders, Fetter/Brula, Kennedys, Nunezs, Pullen, and Smiths. Members Jim and Beth Rodda attended the business meeting on Saturday. There were no guests attending the rally.

 

The meeting minutes for the December rally at Ottine, TX was posted on the website. No corrections were noted. A motion was made by Bob Elder and seconded by Javier Nunez to accept the minutes. Motion carried.

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TREASURER’S REPORT

 

Shirleen Smith reported the December treasurer’s report at Pollard Elks RV Park at Ottine, TX. Treasurer report will be distributed to the members with the Business Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Linda Cochrane and seconded by Bob Elder to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

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Club membership of $20 is due for 2025. If you cannot attend the February rally, please mail the dues payment to our Treasurer Shirleen Smith.

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WAGONMASTER REPORT

 

Hank Smith reported that the next rally will be at Lake Dewberry RV Resort, Victoria, TX Feb 5-9. It will be hosted by Mike Polk, Ann Holmes, Don and Linda Cochrane. Hank Smith said that this is a recently built RV park and he was looking forward to the rally. Hank Smith said that he has started preparing the 2026 rally schedule.

 

Please try to make your rally reservation at least one month in advance, but if you can’t, at least notify the hosts that you plan to attend with arrival and departure dates. Please let Hank Smith know if you would like to volunteer to be a host or co-host for future rallies. For the 2025 March rally at Freedom Lives Ranch RV Resort at Lake Buchanan Dam, members planning on attending may be able to make reservations prior to the March rally west of Burnet, TX.

 

Javier Nunez brought up an issue with the Canopy Oaks RV Park’s kitchen. The kitchen cabinet drawers for cooking utensils and silverware were locked. This situation made it difficult to provide host prepared meals. Canopy Oaks did provide a Saturday breakfast to all of their residence. Javier mentioned that future contacts with RV parks should inquire about use of all rally room kitchen facilities.

 

FMCA Cactus Campers 2025 rally Schedule:

 

Feb 5-9 Lake Dewberry RV Resort, Victoria, TX (host: Polk/Holmes, Cochranes)

 

Mar 5-8 Freedom Lives Ranch RV Resort, Lake Buchanan Dam (Stewart/Rodda)

 

April 2-6 Rusk KOA, Rusk, TX (Jeff/Donna Allen, Elders)

 

April 6-10 Bobcat Crossing RV Park, Hallsville, TX (Sturdivant/Lane)

 

May 7-11 Brazos Valley RV Park, Caldwell, TX

 

Sept 3-6 River Way RV Park, Llano, TX

 

Oct1-5 Buckhorn RV Resort, Kerrville, TX

 

Nov 5-9 Knights of Columbus RV Park, Hallettsville, TX

 

Dec 3-6 Elks RV Park, Ottine, TX (Smith/Worley)

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

New 2025 club officers will take over at the February rally. They are the following:

Floyd Sturdivant – President

Javier Nunez – Vice President

Ann Holmes – Secretary

Shirleen Smith – Treasurer

Hank Smith – Wagon Master

Floyd Sturdivant – FMCA National Director

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Bob Elder brought up the subject of nominating agencies for charitable donations. After member’s discussions and suggestions, the group voted on the following charities to be awarded $200 each.

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Feeding America

Tunnel to Towers

Samaritan’s Purse

 

A motion was made by Bob Elder and seconded by Don Cochrane to accept the charities and the individual amount. Motion carried.

 

SHERIFF REPORT: Sheriff Joyce Worley was absent from the meeting.

 

GOLF REPORT: No golf due to inclement weather.

 

SUNSHINE LADY REPORTBirthdays:

Don Cochrane, Charlene Miller, Shawn Bodine, Roy Riley, Laurie Taylor Anniversaries: Mike Polk/Ann Holmes, Hank/Shirleen Smith, Jim/Beth Rodda, Rich/Sue Milgrom

 

HEALTH AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS

Best wishes for recovering from the following conditions:Jan Hagemann - cancer

 

A motion was made by Jack Pullen and seconded by Bob Elder to adjourn. Motion carried.

 

Respectfully Submitted

 

Jim Rodda, Secretary

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