Cactus Campers Club Business Meeting

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Peach Country RV Park, Stonewall, TX  Date: 4-13-24 

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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: Shawn Bodine, Terrie Bodine, Mike Polk, and Ann Holmes. 

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SECRETARY’S REPORT

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Jim Rodda called the roll.  There were 14 member coaches in attendance.  Members in attendance were: Bodines, Brown/Shook, Cochranes, Elders, Fetter/Brula, Hagemann, Milgrims, Millers, Polk/Holmes, Pullen, Rileys, Roddas, Terry Shemack, Smiths, and Stewarts. There were three guests attending the rally: Robert Stromberg, Harold & Claudia Kennedy and Rob & Erika Poppel. 

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The meeting minutes for the March’s rally at Hallettsville, TX, were posted on the website. No corrections were noted.  A motion was  made by Roy Riley and seconded by Mike Polk to accept the minutes. Motion carried.

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Jim Rodda will email the current 2024 Cactus Campers membership roster to each of the members.    

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TREASURER’S REPORT

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Terrie Bodine reported the March treasurer’s report at Knights of Columbus RV Park at Hallettsville, TX.  Treasurer report will be posted on website.  A motion was made by Shirleen Smith and seconded by Jack Pullen to accept the treasurer’s report. Motion carried.  Terrie Bodine mentioned that there was a $100 fee for use of the Johnson Creek RV Park rally room.

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 WAGONMASTER REPORT

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Hank Smith reported that the next rally will be at Johnson Creek RV Park at Ingram, TX, May 1-4. Please email or call the host, Hank/Shirleen Smith (volunteered to replace John/Terry Shemack) and Steven/Lori Taylor, if you plan on attending the rally.  Terry Shemack noted that because of John’s surgery and extended recovery period, they will probably not be attending the rally. 

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Hank Smith also reviewed the tentative 2025 schedule with the group.  There are still some open months to be filled in.   

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Barbara Stewart mentioned that for the September 9-12 rally reservations at Choctaw Casino KOA Park, call the casino operator and ask to be transferred to the RV Park for your reservation.  Cost will be $35.00/night for the Monday thru Thursday rally if there are a minimum of 15 member RVs attending the rally and free use of the rally room. Use TXBLUE for confirming the reservation for the rally dates. If a member wants to stay additional nights prior to the rally or after the rally, a separate reservation at a cost of $45.00/night must be made.   Barbara noted that there is quite a distance to the rally room and transportation will be required.

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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.

 

Cactus Campers 2024 rally schedule:

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May 1-4 Johnson Creek, Ingram, TX

Sep 9-12 Choctaw Casino KOA Park, Durant, OK (Note: Monday thru Thursday for free use of Rally Room) Must have 15 RV minimum.

Oct 2-6 Lagoons RV, Rockport, TX

Nov 6-10 Sunset Point, Marble Falls, TX

Dec 4-8 Ottine, TX

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GOLF REPORT

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Jack Pullen reported that the golf was played at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Golf Course and collected $24 for FIRST TEE.

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OLD BUSINESS

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Jack Pullen brought the new member badges to the rally for distribution to those members that were not present for the March rally. 

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Jack Pullen brought a FMCA Cactus Camper Club window sign for members to review and comment.  The sample was accepted by the group and a discussion followed as to how the club would manufacture the new signs.

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NEW BUSINESS

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Bonnie Elder suggested forming a committee to review and update the FMCA Bylaws and Cactus Camper’s SOP’s. After a member discussion, Bonnie Elder made a motion and Ann Holmes seconded.  Motion carried.  Bonnie and Ann Holmes will be responsible for creating a draft to be reviewed by membership.

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Bonnie Elder also mentioned that the next FMCA rally at Muskogee, OK is scheduled for May 17-21.

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David Stewart asked the membership what they thought was the best vendor for RV roadside assistance service.  After some discussion, the majority preferred Coach-Net.

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SUNSHINE LADY REPORT

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Birthdays: Floyd Sturdivant, Bonnie Allen

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Anniversaries: None

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HEALTH AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS

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Linda Cochrane was at the rally and is recovering successfully from back surgery.

John Shemack is recovering from foot surgery.

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A motion was made by Shawn Bodine and seconded by Mike Polk to adjourn.  Motion carried.

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Respectfully Submitted,

Jim Rodda, Secretary