President		National Director
Jerry Young		Clarence Haggart
First Vice President		Alternate National Director
Eugene Herring		Bill Neumann
Second Vice President		Chaplin
Gaye Young		Mike Lucas
Secretary		Retail Sales
Liz Wilson		Sharon Rice
Treasurer		Webmaster
Jennifer Smith	www.coastaltarheels.com	Suzanne Brannan

January 2008 Newsletter

Hello to all of our fellow members of the Coastal Tarheels, this month the letter will be sent by regular e-mail and when I do it again in March, hopefully we will have all the glitches under control. This is my first month, so be patient and forgiving,

We had a wonderful time in Lumberton at Sleepy Bear's RV park. Your hosts for the week-end were; Almendarez; H.Craig; O.Tew; Tillman/Wilson; L.Smith. We met early Thursday morning to go shopping, but stomachs started growling and we ended up at Smithfields BBQ for lunch before we tackled Sam's. For dinner Thursday night, we had the chili dump, Jack A got it started around 2 pm and by dinner time, it was some mighty fine eating for a cold night. We had a lot of early birds, which is a lot of fun, very casual with a lot of socializing going on. We used the smaller of the two rooms because we did not think we would have a large crowd, and at every meal, we kept growing and ended with a good size crowd.

Friday morning had some delicious sausage gravy biscuits with all the trimmings. Everyone was on their own until dinner, however, eating always comes up and a large group of us went to Ruby Tuesdays for a bite to eat, it was just something we did at the last minute, and had a great time. We had meatball subs Friday night for dinner and played card bingo and yours truly won 3 x sharing the pot a couple of times. The game is always fun and more so when you can win a little bit. Sylvia, Mary Lee, Irene, Charlotte, Ann, Brown H. Glenda, Carol and Sharon were also winners.

Saturday morning we cooks were in high gear with some great bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, toast with all the trimmings. We had a long business meeting after breakfast, which I will get into more detail later. We had a free afternoon, some napped, shopped, played cards, talked and just took it easy. For dinner we met at 4:30 to caravan to the Pier 41 seafood restaurant. We had 42 strong. We had 40 members and Tommy & Pat Smith had their granddaughter and husband joining us for dinner. The owner of the restaurant came over to our table talking to Frank and James and asking just who were the "Coastal Tarheels". He was very envious when they told him, because that is his dream to have a motor home for him and his wife to travel a few years down the road. We all enjoyed our dinner there and they treated us like royalty, we all sang "HAPPY BIRTHDAY' to Bill Newmann, Barbara Almendarez, Frances Garner, Lillian Hooker, and Mary Lee Marcum. A BIG HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Ortho and Alice Tew, 54 years, that is so wonderful.

Sunday morning, we had our usual continental breakfast with a wonderful devotional by our new Chaplain, Mike Lucas. Then we had to start saying our goodbyes, hugs and kisses until the next rally.

Those attending were: Almendarez; Benton/Garner; Craig, H; Craig, R; Crumpler; Haggard; Herring; Hooker; Howard/Rice; Kerr; Lucas, M & S; Marcum; Newmann; Paul; Smith, L & J; Smith, T & P; Tew; Thompson; Tillman/Wilson; Those that came in late or that were in and out, Hendrix; Powers; and the Youngs.

The other members that had birthdays in January are Jack Cassingham, Nita Hoylman, Billie and Helen Spell. Anniversaries in January are Larry & Joyce Cutler and Blair & Charlotte Guker. God Bless you all, we missed you this week end.

Thanks to Bill Newmann for hauling down all of the supplies from the December rally and we are so glad to have Dee back with us, We missed her last month.

Lets keep Nick Paul in our thoughts and prayers, he is going in this week for surgery, have double knee replacements. Since I had the same operation 2 years ago last October, I had to give him some helpful hints on a speedy recovery. We will miss him while he is out recovering, and we will miss Ann who will be playing nursemaid. Lets send him cards and e mails to let him know how much he will be missed. He has a positive attitude, he will do well. Our thoughts and prayers to Ann who lost her mother in December. Sheila Mabrey also lost her mother the last of December. Lets keep all of them in our thoughts and prayers.

After breakfast Saturday, we had a much discussed meeting on our 30th Anniversary, which will be in September. Folks this is really a big deal, some of our members are hesitant to send their deposits and monies in this early. The total fee will be $130.00. The deposits of $50 need to be sent in right away and the balance as soon as you can send it in. Call Jenny Smith, our treasurer, and she will work with you on your payments. We are giving everyone until April to get their fees in, and you know guys and dolls, if you have a true emergency, you WILL get your money back. So guys and dolls, get off the fence post and get your monies in. That fee includes all of your expenses, except for our Saturday night outing at the Deadwood dinner theater. We went last year and had a wonderful time. If you have not been before, it will be a real treat for you.

We had a small meeting with the ladies and a few of the men hung around to see what we were up too Friday morning after breakfast they included Sharon, Andrea, Irene, Dee, Jenny, Mary Lee, Barbara, Ann, Alice and myself. (hope I did not forget anybody) and discussed the different committees - they are as follows: Sharon Rice is our Volunteer Chairman, Gaye Young will be in charge of decorations, Frances Garner will be in charge of registration, Bill Newmann will be in charge of setting up, breaking down, clean up, etc. Sonny Hooks will be in charge of parking. Liz will be in charge of door prizes. We need everyone to pitch in and be on one of the committees - so please volunteer and help any way you can, please call or e-mail Sharon Rice, Gaye Young or Liz, or anyone on any of the committees. PLEASE, WE NEED YOUR HELP. We work hard at what we do, but its also a lot of fun.

Andrea Haggard will be the lovely hostess for the Red Hat Tea. Give call or e mail her with your support and join in on the fun.

I have received several e-mails to add things to the newsletter, so please send me all the gossip, who done it, who's going where, who is sick, having surgery, etc.

We are having 50/50's at each meeting, half to the winner and the other half will go toward our expenses for the 30th anniversary. This month Lillian Hooker was the lucky lady that won $50. We received $43 Happy Dollars. Ms Irene collected $2.75 for badge fees. Larry Howard bought the three coffee pots for sale @ $10 each.

Bill Neumann let me know that the November rally will be held the 2nd week end, dates are the 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th. He also has a Roadmaster Brake System for sale for $900. Call him at 843-902-8536.

Ray and Carol Craig have a new e-mail address; ccraig29@nc.rr.com; also John and Lillian Hooker, jcnlv6@embarqmail.com.

FEBRUARY 1st - 3rd: Hookers, Ambrose, Lewis and Leary at the "Hole";

Directions: take 264E to Washington, south on 17 to Chocowinity. East on highway 33, approx 25 miles through Aurora, cross over bridge, left on Springs Creek Road, immediate left on Mayo Road, next left on 2nd curve, the yellow gate will be open and the barn is straight ahead on the right: From New Bern, highway 55 to Grantsboro, approx 12 miles, left on 306 N approx 15 miles, right on highway 33, 4 miles to Aurora, and follow the same directions as above. Call Lillian Hooker, cell # 252 947-0839 for reservations, as of this writing, they still had 2 spots available. They are limited to 15 coaches. If you have any questions call Lillian or Gaye. I will not be able to attend so Gaye will have the honors of being secretary and editor for February. Thanks Gaye.

Thursday night @ 6:30 PM: Spaghetti, salad, bread, tea OR Oyster Roast, cheese and crackers, & tea

Friday 9 AM: Sausage gravy, biscuits, coffee & juice

Friday 6:30 PM: Fish Fry, hushpuppies, slaw, stewed potatoes and tea 

Those whose last name starts with A, C, L, M and P bring a dessert.

Saturday 8:30 AM: Pancakes, sausage, bacon, coffee & juice

10 AM Tour PCS

Saturday 5 PM: hors d'oeuvres @ 5 with wine tasting

Saturday 6:30 PM: Steak, baked potato, salad, veggie casserole, string beans, bread, and tea

Those whose last name starts with R, T, W and Y bring a dessert.

Sunday 8:30 AM: Omelets, grits, ham, biscuits, apples, scrambled eggs & cheese, coffee and juice

Devotion following.

MARCH 7 - 9th: Howard/Rice; Benton/Garner; Murdocks, Hooks, Marcum at Ocean Lakes RV park @ Myrtle Beach, call Sharon for reservations and for the show at Legends.

APRIL 4 - 6th: Crimplers, Lucas, Simerly, located at the home of Mike and Sherry Lucas, 700 Carolina Road, Aberdeen, call 910 944-7403, leave message for your reservation, so they will know how many to plan for. No cost for dry camping, early birds welcomed and rally fees will be determined by cost of food.

MAY 2 - 4^TH: Cassinghams, Kennys, Pauls, Wrights, Youngs

JUNE 5TH - 8TH: GEAR RALLY IN RICHMOND, VA. Fee will be $145 for electric for 5 days, you can now register on line. The Coastal Tarheels will be volunteers for coffee and donuts.

JULY 14 - 17th: FMCA International Convention in St. Paul, Minn.

AUGUST 8 - 10TH: Herring, Deer Creek RV Park, Galax, Va, Fiddlers Convention

SEPTEMBER 11 - 14TH: COASTAL TARHEELS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

OCTOBER 3 - 5TH: Bates, Hendrix, Powers

NOVEMBER 7 - 9TH: Newmann and Haggart

DECEMBER 5 - 7TH: Barkalow, Dukes, Franck, Wales

Bye for this month, I am tired of typing and I know you must be tired of reading. May you all have a wonderful month, be safe and happy. Liz Wilson