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

August 2008 Newsletter

submitted by Gaye Young

Leaving cool temperatures in NC, even cooler temperatures greeted us in VA! What a relief from the hot, hot summer. The mountains in the summertime are certainly inviting. As usual, Robert, Mama Martha, and Ricky were there at Deer Creek to greet us all!

Many early birds were earlier than usual. One evening the Smiths & Almendarez hosted a dinner, another Marvin was cooking, and still another Eugene & Irene were cooking. Most evenings Jennifer’s famous homemade ice cream was enjoyed by all. This was a week long celebration for the ones who came extra early!

Thursday evening, Randy & Cherry Ragan along with Frances Garner & Frank Benton chopped and sliced the ingredients for their homemade Clam Chowder. Along with hushpuppies and other fixings, this was a wonderful meal for a cool evening! Afterwards, many gathered around the carport to enjoy Adam Larkey (11 years old) with his father Eric on the guitar. Adam serenaded us last year in the evenings at Deer Creek, so we really love them both and enjoy their music. Adam took first place for the youth this year!!

Friday morning, trekking through the dew, the thoughts of hot coffee warmed us through. Biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit cup, coffee and juice greeted us as we walked through the door.

For those folks who didn’t go down to the Fiddler’s Convention or traipsing across the mountains in search of adventure, met at the lodge next door for ice cream and some more fiddling, guitar picking and singing by Adam and Eric! Robert and staff told us about the new lots they had for sell.

At 4 PM we drove a country mile to the Mountain Surf Seafood Restaurant. The food was absolutely scrumptious! Later, others gathered to enjoy Jennifer’s famous homemade banana ice-cream….with Barbara as her assistant, there is nothing these 2 girls can’t accomplish!

Bright and early on a chilly Saturday morning, the Herrings, Andrews, Hoylmans and other helpers were cooking and dishing up scrambled eggs, sausage, grits, fruit cup, toast, coffee and juice. Delicious!!

President Jerry Young called our meeting to order at 9:20 August 9^th. We all stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Special recognition to our hosts Eugene & Irene Herring who had several helpers, Andrews, Hoylman, Ragans, Benton/Garner. Guests/Visitors were recognized Ward & Jan Kellum, Bob & Jeanne Benedict, Steve & Gail Hall, Norman & Roxanne Lachance, Bob & Anne Monscko, and Joe & Betty Bradshaw. Welcome!

In attendance were Almendarez, Andrews, Arnold, Barkalow, Bates, Benton/Garner, Futrell, Hebert, Herring, Hooks, Howard/Rice, Hoylman, Leary, Lovett, Neumann, Paul, Ragan, Riley, Rowe, L. Smith, & Young.

Birthdays for August were Eugene, Deborah, and Leon. Anniversaries were the Lovetts and Arnolds. Congratulations to all!

Sick List – James Tillman (triple bypass), Tommy Smith (upcoming double knee replacement), Howard Craig (heart – possible surgery soon), Jackie Craig (Doug & Jackie are moving to their children’s home where they can assist Jackie). Also mentioned were Frank Crumpler, Fred Pippin, Sonny Hooks, and Marvin Lovett

Treasurer Jennifer Smith gave the treasurer’s report. Alternate National Director, Bill Neuman reported on the governing board meeting in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its main function was to balance the budget. Highlights were the dues would not increase this year, but they will look at this again next year in Bowling Green, OH; will also look at eliminating Medix in Bowling Green, and Postal Services may decrease.

Southern Regional Vice President Nick Paul reported that our very own Otho Tew was elected Eastern Area Vice President and news came down to us while we were at GEAR. Also re-elected as Eastern Area Motorhome Association Secretary is Gaye Young. EAMA Secretary Gaye Young reported that Nick Paul was also re-elected as SRVP. Chairman Gaye Young thanked everyone for their tremendous help and support with the GEAR 53 Race and the Chapter Fair/Block Party in Richmond. Chairman Bill Neumann also thanked everyone for their support with coffee and doughnuts.

Steve Bates asked everyone to call KOA Smithfield for reservations for October rally. Susan Hebert reported on the Casino Party/November rally at Daddy Joes in Tabor City. Nancy Barkalow reported that the December rally will be held at White Oak Shores in Stella. They are building onto the clubhouse with a new kitchen facility.

The new nominating committee consists of Albert Andrews, Frank Benton, and Kay Hendrix. So if you would like to apply for a position or recommend someone, please contact them.

Happy Dollars were $39.00. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 AM.

Again many went over to Galax for the Fiddlers Convention and shopping. That afternoon, Frank and Frances hosted an open house in celebration of their new coach purchased at GEAR in Richmond! Congratulations, Frank & Frances!!

Promptly at 5:30 we gathered at the clubhouse for Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, beans and rolls with an array of desserts. You guys really outdid yourselves!! Many folks returned to the Fiddler’s Convention for the Grand Finale while others visited around the campground.

Sunday morning greeted us with a warmer sunshiny day along with bagels, donuts, cinnamon raison toast, juice & coffee. Some lingered in the mountains while the rest of us returned to the hot cities to go back to work. Sincerely, we are thankful for the cool break in the mountains and especially for the fellowship with friends and new acquaintances!!

Note: It was great to have in attendance Marvin Lovett, Sonny Hooks, & Phil Rowe (plus spouses) all who have undergone surgery/illness recently.

September 11-14, 2008 – CTH 30^th Anniversary – "Reminiscing Through the Ages"

Located at the Senator Bob Martin Agriculture Center on 2852 Prison Camp Road in Williamston, NC. Sonny and helpers will be parking everyone, so if you want to park with your buddies, come with your buddies! Your $130.00 includes 3 nights of camping (E/W with dump station on location), 3 breakfasts, and 2 dinners. Saturday evening is Dutch Treat at the Deadwood Dinner Theater. For those who would like to stay at the Fairfield Inn call 252.799.0100. Since we will have a low number, Fairfield stated that when we call to make reservations, say we are with the horse show at the Ag Center, and they will give you the better rate of $79.00 per night. Bring any pictures or memoirs of previous rallies to show.

30^th Anniversary Planning Committee: Sharon Rice, Frances Garner, Sarah Wright, and Gaye Young.

Breakfast Committee: Tews, H. Craigs, R. Craigs, L. Smiths, Almendarez, Tillman/Wilson

Dinner Committee: Howard/Rice, Benton/Garner, Hooks, Herrings, Lovett, Andrews, Marcum, & Murdoch

Registration: Frances Garner, Linda Hooks, Cherry Ragan, Mary Lee Marcum

Parking: Sonny Hooks, Frank Benton, Randy Ragan

Clean Up (which could mean lots of things): Neumann, Haggart, Thompson

Door Prizes: Liz Wilson, Jennifer Smith, Barbara Almendarez, Carol Craig

Decorating tables: Dayne Crumpler, Gaye Young, Sarah Wright, Ann Paul, Sherry Lucas, Nancy Kenny, Sharon Rice, Frances Garner, Irene Herring, Andrea Haggart, Marilyn Murdoch, Frank Benton

If you don’t have a job, don’t hesitate to ask someone what can you do or just jump in an help! There will be plenty to do for everyone!!

Earlybirds: Wednesday evening cookout hosted by the Neumanns and Heberts. There will be a fee for this.

Directions: From I-95 travel Hiway 64 to Exit 512, travel East on Prison Camp Road (use 2852 Prison Camp Road Williamston for GPS). From Washington, travel Hiway 17 North, go West on Hiway 64 to Exit 512, travel East on Prison Camp Road. The facility is on your right. (Fairfield Inn is on your left.)

October 3-5, 2008 – KOA-Smithfield (Four Oaks) Call 800.562.5897 or 919.934.3181 for reservations. Bates, Hendrix, Powers

November 14-16, 2008 – Daddy Joes in Tabor City 877.668.8586 for reservations. Neumann, Haggarts, and Heberts are planning a fun-filled Casino Party. Everyone that plays will win. Each person is asked to bring a gift (value $5 - $10) and everyone will go home with a gift. There is no money involved…only chips! You will receive your chips to play with when you hand in your gift at the door. Any questions?? Call or email Hebert 704.878.7592 (hebriss@yahoo.com) or Neumanns 843.902.8536 (ladydee@atmc.net).

December 5-7, 2008 – White Oak Shores in Stella (they are building on!!) Barkalows, Dukes, Francks, Manthos, Wales

March 16-19, 2009 – Perry GA FMCA International Convention

June 3-7, 2009 – GEAR Richmond VA

July 20-23, 2009 – Bowling Green OH FMCA International Convention

August 7-9, 2009 – Deer Creek in Galax VA/Fiddlers Convention – non-host rally

Birthdays & Anniversaries:

August Birthdays: Mary Lou Cassingham 8^th, Doug Craig 8^th, Earl Daughtry 28^th, Eugene Herring 31^st, Mike Lucas (Aberdeen) 1^st, Maurice Mayo 29^th, Katherine Pippin 9^th, Deborah Riley 6^th, Leon Smith 4^{th ,} Sandy Tyrell 28^th, Liz Wilson 28^th and Steve Hall 30^th.

August Anniversaries: Glenn & Wanda Arnold 11^th, Johnny & Barbara Belk 25^th, Jack & Mary Lou Cassingham 3^rd, Ed & Ruth Anne Coblentz 22^nd, Marvin & Shelby Lovett 10^th, Mike & Sherry Lucas 23^rd, Paul & Vicki Simerly 21^st, Tommy & Pat Smith 28^th, and Chip & Sarah Wright 24^th.

September Birthdays: Roger Ahlquist 23^rd, Frank Crumpler 22^nd, Larry Cutler 26^th, Katie Daughtry 27^th, Marion Davis 9th, Ronnie Ennis 1^st, Smokey Futrell 1^st, Charlotte Guker 3^rd, Eldon Hardison 29^th, Hellen Hardison 20^th, Daniel Hebert 17^th, Brown Hendrix 22^nd, Marvin Lovett 13^th, Jimmie Mann 16^th, Fred Pippin 8^th, & Celia Reges 20^th.

September Anniversaries: Roger & Margaret Ahlquist 2nd, Jack & Barbara Almendarez 18^th, Howard & Glenda Craig 7^th, Ron & Marge Franck 27^th, John & Lillian Hooker 6^th, Sonny & Linda Hooks 3rd, Robert & Kathy Merrill 25^th, Fred & Katherine Pippin 4^th, and Leon & Jennifer Smith 30^th.

Bob & Jeanne Benedict F399933	Stephen & Gail Hall F357979
1628 New Bern Street	P. O. Box 1962
Newport NC 28570	Newport NC 28570
252.223.4454 home, 252 675.9741 cell	252.725.3023 & 252.725.7245 cells
nono@ec.rr.com	schall38@yahoo.com
Bob 3/5 Jeanne 5/14 Anniversary 10/20	Steve 8/30 Gail 7/12 Anniversary 12/02

Ward & Jan Kellum

Bob & Anne Monsko

(The above information is forthcoming.)

See you in September!!

Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center