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The first “official” meeting for the Rushmore Winnies was called to order byPresident John Howard on April 14, 2012, at the Pizza Ranch in Sturgis.
Memberspresent: Acri, Koppelman, Tripp, Rowett,Lee Boyles, Helmstetter, Hubbeling and Howard.
Minutesfrom the November 12, 2011, meeting were read and approved.
Lee gave the treasurer’s report—no activity, balance of $846. 53. It’s that time of year again—DUES of $10.00 are due, payable to Rushmore Winnies. Send to Boyles if youwon’t be at the next meeting.
Members shared experiences from their winter activities.
Dick Helmstetter gave the report from the Nominating Committee:
Slate presented for 2012: Phil & ArleneLynch—President
Dick & Coke Helmstetter—Vice President
John & Connie Howard—Secretary/treasurer
Election will be at the May meeting.
John Howard presented info from Joan Joy regarding the State meeting June 15-17 in Aberdeen, SD. Five couples indicated they are considering attending. (Tripp, Acri, Helmstetter, Hubbeling and Howard)
Agenda for State Meeting:
Friday night—Heavy snacks, etc
Sat. breakfast—Rushmore Winnies
Sat. evening—Talent Showcase
Sun. –breakfast—Ringnecks
Discussion followed regarding making the trip an extended one with sightseeing to and from.
Tabled until next meeting.
The camping schedule for 2012 was handed out and discussed. See attached file.
May campout is at KOA in Spearfish—rate is $25.00 first night, 2nd night free. Make your own reservations with Marsha 605-642-4633. Wagonmasters will provide sloppy joes and buns, rest of y’all bring salads, desserts, etc.
Lee Boyles handed out current copies of the Winnies membership list. Correct phone # for Tripps to read 605-723-4123. Lee took pictures of Hubbelings and Tripps will send him a photo so those pages will be updated in a timely fashion. THANKS Lee for a great job. (A CD of the document will be kept in the president’s book.)
Mary Lou announced that gently used books for troops are being collected at the American Inn in Bell Fourche.
There is an Open House to celebrate Elaine Rowett’s 80th birthday on Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis.
Meeting adjourned and followed by a tour of St.Martin’s Chapel in Sturgis. Awesome—thanks Elaine and Neal for lining that up.
Connie Howard, acting secretary
The Rushmore Winnies met November 12, 2011 at Roma’s in Spearfish, SD
with Howards, Koppelmans, Acris, Helmstetters, Boyles, O’Connor,
Rowetts, and Mallows in attendance.
• The October minutes were read and approved.
• The Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $886.53 which included
the $10.00 dues from new members Bob and Robin Fransen. O’Connors
submitted a $32.00 bill from the October Campout.
• An update was given on State Officer Joan Joy’s health.
• Members were reminded of the State Meeting combined with North
Dakota in Aberdeen, SD June 2012. Coke Helmstetter suggested that we
think about an extended trip by taking a “Discover SD” tour on the way
to and from the meeting.
• Members were asked if they would be interested in attending a Fall
2012 State Meeting in Sioux Falls, SD. It received a positive
response followed by a discussion of possible activities that could be
enjoyed there.
• Dick Helmstetter agreed to chair the nominating committee for 2012 officers.
• A discussion was held about a possible Rushmore Winnies RV Tour to
Alaska in 2013. Let Helstetters know if you are interested.
The camping schedule for 2012 was firmed up and is as follows.
Date Location Wagon Masters
• 14 April 2012 Noon, Pizza Ranch, Sturgis Rowetts
• 18-20 May 2012 Mt. Rushmore/Hill City KOA Howards & Helmstetter
• 15-17 Jun 2012 SD/ND Combined State Meeting
Brown County Fairgrounds/Aberdeen State Officers
• 15-20 Jul 2012 GNR, Forest City, IA Ringnecks do Buffalo meal
Treasure Island Theme
• 17-19 Aug 2012 TBA Boyles/O’Connor
• 14-16 Sep 2012 Sioux Falls State Officers
• 14-16 Oct 2012 Hart Ranch Koppelman/Acri
• 10 Nov 2012 Noon meeting TBA Howards
President Howard thanked George and Carol Acri for hosting the luncheon meeting.
Submitted by,
Patti O’Connor
Secretary
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Phase 1 of the October meeting of the Rushmore Winnies was held at the Albuequerque Balloon Fiesta RV Park on Octobe 3, 2011, in Don and Joan Joy's motorhome. President John Howard called the meeting to order. Those in attendance were Joys, Mallows, Ripperdas, Howards and special guest Kim Joy-Nelson.
Minutes from the September meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer's report showed balance of $873.53.
SD State WIT President Joan Joy gave a report on GNR. Eleven campers were in attendance in the SD Row, 7 Ringnecks and 4 Rushmore units. Weather was hot and humid--but buffalo "joes" were the usual hit.
Combined state meeting with ND is scheduled for Father's Day weekend, June 15-17, 2012, Brown County Fairgrounds, Aberdeen, SD.
Kim Joy-Nelson took the "official photo" of the Winnies in attendance at this meeting. (This also happened to be the SD contingent of ShipO'Fools Balloon chase crew.)
Phase 1 meeting adjourned with thanks for Joys providing refreshments during the meeting.
Connie Howard
Acting Secretary
Phase 2 of the October meeting for the Rushmore Winnies was held at Hart Ranch on October 14, 2011. President John Howard called the meeting to order, Those in attendance were Koppelmans, Acris, Helmstetters, Boyles, O'Connors and Howards,
Phase 1 minutes were read. Sept. minutes were read and appoved.
The treasurer reported that we have a balance of $886.56.
Members present at the State Meeting voted in favor of including Sunnybrook owners in WIT and at GNR. A report will be sent to WIT expressing our support.
The final meeting for this year will be noon on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 at Roma's in Spearfish. Let Carol Acri know if you are planning on attending so she can make reservations, George reported that he invited Lueders to this meeting.
The camping schedule for 2012 is as follows: Most of this is tentative at this point. Confirmed info is in bold print.
April 14 Noon, Pizza Ranch, Sturgis (?)
May 18-20 Mt. Rushmore/Hill City KOA Helmstetter/Howard
June 15-17 SD/ND Combined State State Meeting State Officers
Brown County Fairgrounds/Aberdeen SD
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA Ringnecks do Buffalo
Treasure Island Theme
August 17-19 Boyles/O'Connor
Sept. 14-16
Oct. 14-16 Hart Ranch Koppelman/Acri
Nov. 10 Noon meeting
Lee reported that he is in the process of updating the picture roster.
Carol Boyles asked if we'd like to consider taking longer trips and there was some discussion of camping during the week.
Bucky will continue to post minutes and pictures on the website he and his grandson set up.
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Rushmore Winnies Minutes 20 August 2011
• President John Howard called the meeting to order before dinner at the Belle Inn in Belle Fourche August 20, 2011. Attending were George & Carol Acri, Lee & Carol Boyles, John & Connie Howard, Glen & Ardie Koppelman, Phil & Arlene Lynch, Bucky & Patti O’Connor, and Ellis & Mary Lou Tripp.
• It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes of the July meeting at GNR.
• The treasurer reported that in June $30.00 and in July $40.00 were added to the account for additional membership fees. $90.65 was spent for buns at the GNR, leaving a balance of $963.53.
• President John Howard gave a brief report of the 2011 GNR. There was a smaller number of units in the South Dakota row and the overall numbers appeared to be down. We were asked to consider whether or not those having trailers or 5th wheels should belong to WIT since Winnebago purchased Sunnybrook and will be manufacturing them. Be prepared to discuss your opinions about towables being part of WIT by the November meeting.
• Donna at Dakota RV sent a thank you to our club for the help given during their Open House.
• John and Connie Howard mailed a thank you note to Dakota RV for providing our club funds for the GNR.
• Bucky & Patti O’Connor, hosts of the October campout at Hart Ranch requested that the date be changed from October 7-9 to October 14-16. The change was accepted. Members of Hart Ranch will be charged $5.50 per day and non-members will be charged $25.50 per day. The lodge down stairs has been reserved.
• Lee Boyles will check members’ emails to ensure that those listed are current.
• The meeting was adjourned
Respectively submitted by
Patti O’Connor, Sec
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RUSHMORE WINNIES APRIL 9, 2011 MEETING
PIZZA RANCH, STURGIS, SD 57785
• President John Howard called the meeting to order with Acris, Boyles, Koppelmans, Helstetters, Howards, O’Connors and Rowetts present. Mary Lou and Ellis Tripp from Belle Fourche, SD 57717 were welcomed and introduced as new members.
• Glen Koppelman moved that the Nov 3rd, minutes be accepted with George Acris seconding the motion.
• Winnies Club Treasurer Carol Boyles reported that we have a balance of $758.97 in our treasury account compared to last year’s report of $671.13. She reminded members that the $10.00 dues for this year need to be paid. Coke Helstetter seconded the motion that we accept the Treasurer’s report.
• The upcoming campout schedule was discussed and opportunities were given to members to sign up for the open dates. The RSVP’s for the May 20-22 campout at the Mount Rushmore/Hill City KOA need to be given to the Howards and Helmstetters ASAP. Coke Helmstetter suggested that we make our annual ay campouts in this campground. There was no vote on this.
• The Dakota RV Open House is scheduled 9-11 June 2011. We should be available to help answer questions about our experiences with Winnebago products. Our group felt that it should involve only parts of the days for the volunteers and that during this time we also have a campout and meeting. Helmestetters will check out the campground possibilities.
• President John Howard read an e-mail from the Joys concerning the Grand National Rally (GNR). Both state clubs will prepare for SD’s ‘float’—an outhouse on a golf cart. Connie Howard and Coke Helmstetter will work on ideas to use for the Hillbilly themed dress. Since it is our club’s turn to provide the food, we’ll prepare sloppy Jo’s made from buffalo meat. Artie Koppelman will chair this committee while President John Howard will ask Dakota RV if they could cover some of the costs.
• After a discussion about where we had spent the winter and about future travel plans, the meeting was adjourned when Lee Boyles moved to close the meeting and Bucky
O’Connor seconded it.
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FROM: Patti O’Connor Secretary, Rushmore Winnies, Rapid City, SD
RUSHMORE WINNIES CAMPOUT SCHEDULE FOR 2011.
DATE LOCATION
9 April 2011 Pizza Ranch – Sturgis, SD
20-22 May 2011 Mount Rushmore/Hill City KOA
09-11 June 2011 Dakota RV Open House, Rapid City, SD
17-22 July 2011 GNR Forest City, IA (Hillbilly Theme)
19-21 August 2011 TBA
08-10 September 2011 State Meeting, Aberdeen, SD
07-09 October 2011 Hart Ranch
12 November 2011 Roma’s, Spearfish, SD at 1200 Hours.
Submitted by:
Patti O’Connor
Secretary
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Rushmore Winnis Minutes 13 Nov 10.
19 members of the Rushmore Winnies gathered on November 13, 2010 at the Pizza Ranch in Rapid City.
President John Howard called the meeting to order.
Glen Koppelman moved that the 9 Oct 2010 minutes be accepted. George Acri seconded it.
Carol Boyles gave the Treasurer’s Report. The Club has a balance of $758.92 with no outstanding bills. Carol Acri moved that the report be accepted and Shirley Mallow seconded it.
President Howard gave a recap of the follow up meeting with Donna at Dakota RV open house in June 2010. John suggested that members of the Rushmore Winnies might be able to bring and show their motor homes at the event. In the future there needs to be more interaction and involvement from Winnebago and Dakota RV. One unit has been sold. Donna said the name of the new owner should come from a representative of Winnebago not Dakota RV.
A brief discussion was held about who was going where before our next meeting. It appears that the most popular destination is Arizona.
Ideas were discussed about the Hillbilly theme for GNR from the need for straw hats, bib overalls, an outhouse on a golf cart, etc. Coke Helmstetter suggested that we meet for lunch and then go shopping for needed items. She was appointed to chair the committee.
Members were given an opportunity to sign up for being Wagon Master at the Rushmore Winnies Campouts.
Joan Joy reminded us about the State meeting in Aberdeen on 8-10 Sep 2011. She would like as many members as possible to attend.
The 7-9 Oct 2011 campout still needs wagon masters.
Shirley Mallow reported that she had invited Luders to join us at our meeting and thanked them for all their help.
Our club received the Chapter of Excellence Award. President Howard thanked Coke Helmstetter for her work that enabled our club to receive this honor.
The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Patti O’Connor
Here, we will post news about the Rushmore Winnies. Please check back periodicaly for updates.
http://rushmorewinnies.WebStarts.com/newsletter.html is the page for the latest newsletters.
The first “official” meeting for the Rushmore Winnies was called to order byPresident John Howard on April 14, 2012, at the Pizza Ranch in Sturgis.
Memberspresent: Acri, Koppelman, Tripp, Rowett,Lee Boyles, Helmstetter, Hubbeling and Howard.
Minutesfrom the November 12, 2011, meeting were read and approved.
Lee gave the treasurer’s report—no activity, balance of $846. 53. It’s that time of year again—DUES of $10.00 are due, payable to Rushmore Winnies. Send to Boyles if youwon’t be at the next meeting.
Members shared experiences from their winter activities.
Dick Helmstetter gave the report from the Nominating Committee:
Slate presented for 2012: Phil & ArleneLynch—President
Dick & Coke Helmstetter—Vice President
John & Connie Howard—Secretary/treasurer
Election will be at the May meeting.
John Howard presented info from Joan Joy regarding the State meeting June 15-17 in Aberdeen, SD. Five couples indicated they are considering attending. (Tripp, Acri, Helmstetter, Hubbeling and Howard)
Agenda for State Meeting:
Friday night—Heavy snacks, etc
Sat. breakfast—Rushmore Winnies
Sat. evening—Talent Showcase
Sun. –breakfast—Ringnecks
Discussion followed regarding making the trip an extended one with sightseeing to and from.
Tabled until next meeting.
The camping schedule for 2012 was handed out and discussed. See attached file.
May campout is at KOA in Spearfish—rate is $25.00 first night, 2nd night free. Make your own reservations with Marsha 605-642-4633. Wagonmasters will provide sloppy joes and buns, rest of y’all bring salads, desserts, etc.
Lee Boyles handed out current copies of the Winnies membership list. Correct phone # for Tripps to read 605-723-4123. Lee took pictures of Hubbelings and Tripps will send him a photo so those pages will be updated in a timely fashion. THANKS Lee for a great job. (A CD of the document will be kept in the president’s book.)
Mary Lou announced that gently used books for troops are being collected at the American Inn in Bell Fourche.
There is an Open House to celebrate Elaine Rowett’s 80th birthday on Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis.
Meeting adjourned and followed by a tour of St.Martin’s Chapel in Sturgis. Awesome—thanks Elaine and Neal for lining that up.
Connie Howard, acting secretary
The Rushmore Winnies met November 12, 2011 at Roma’s in Spearfish, SD
with Howards, Koppelmans, Acris, Helmstetters, Boyles, O’Connor,
Rowetts, and Mallows in attendance.
• The October minutes were read and approved.
• The Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $886.53 which included
the $10.00 dues from new members Bob and Robin Fransen. O’Connors
submitted a $32.00 bill from the October Campout.
• An update was given on State Officer Joan Joy’s health.
• Members were reminded of the State Meeting combined with North
Dakota in Aberdeen, SD June 2012. Coke Helmstetter suggested that we
think about an extended trip by taking a “Discover SD” tour on the way
to and from the meeting.
• Members were asked if they would be interested in attending a Fall
2012 State Meeting in Sioux Falls, SD. It received a positive
response followed by a discussion of possible activities that could be
enjoyed there.
• Dick Helmstetter agreed to chair the nominating committee for 2012 officers.
• A discussion was held about a possible Rushmore Winnies RV Tour to
Alaska in 2013. Let Helstetters know if you are interested.
The camping schedule for 2012 was firmed up and is as follows.
Date Location Wagon Masters
• 14 April 2012 Noon, Pizza Ranch, Sturgis Rowetts
• 18-20 May 2012 Mt. Rushmore/Hill City KOA Howards & Helmstetter
• 15-17 Jun 2012 SD/ND Combined State Meeting
Brown County Fairgrounds/Aberdeen State Officers
• 15-20 Jul 2012 GNR, Forest City, IA Ringnecks do Buffalo meal
Treasure Island Theme
• 17-19 Aug 2012 TBA Boyles/O’Connor
• 14-16 Sep 2012 Sioux Falls State Officers
• 14-16 Oct 2012 Hart Ranch Koppelman/Acri
• 10 Nov 2012 Noon meeting TBA Howards
President Howard thanked George and Carol Acri for hosting the luncheon meeting.
Submitted by,
Patti O’Connor
Secretary
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Phase 1 of the October meeting of the Rushmore Winnies was held at the Albuequerque Balloon Fiesta RV Park on Octobe 3, 2011, in Don and Joan Joy's motorhome. President John Howard called the meeting to order. Those in attendance were Joys, Mallows, Ripperdas, Howards and special guest Kim Joy-Nelson.
Minutes from the September meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer's report showed balance of $873.53.
SD State WIT President Joan Joy gave a report on GNR. Eleven campers were in attendance in the SD Row, 7 Ringnecks and 4 Rushmore units. Weather was hot and humid--but buffalo "joes" were the usual hit.
Combined state meeting with ND is scheduled for Father's Day weekend, June 15-17, 2012, Brown County Fairgrounds, Aberdeen, SD.
Kim Joy-Nelson took the "official photo" of the Winnies in attendance at this meeting. (This also happened to be the SD contingent of ShipO'Fools Balloon chase crew.)
Phase 1 meeting adjourned with thanks for Joys providing refreshments during the meeting.
Connie Howard
Acting Secretary
Phase 2 of the October meeting for the Rushmore Winnies was held at Hart Ranch on October 14, 2011. President John Howard called the meeting to order, Those in attendance were Koppelmans, Acris, Helmstetters, Boyles, O'Connors and Howards,
Phase 1 minutes were read. Sept. minutes were read and appoved.
The treasurer reported that we have a balance of $886.56.
Members present at the State Meeting voted in favor of including Sunnybrook owners in WIT and at GNR. A report will be sent to WIT expressing our support.
The final meeting for this year will be noon on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 at Roma's in Spearfish. Let Carol Acri know if you are planning on attending so she can make reservations, George reported that he invited Lueders to this meeting.
The camping schedule for 2012 is as follows: Most of this is tentative at this point. Confirmed info is in bold print.
April 14 Noon, Pizza Ranch, Sturgis (?)
May 18-20 Mt. Rushmore/Hill City KOA Helmstetter/Howard
June 15-17 SD/ND Combined State State Meeting State Officers
Brown County Fairgrounds/Aberdeen SD
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA Ringnecks do Buffalo
Treasure Island Theme
August 17-19 Boyles/O'Connor
Sept. 14-16
Oct. 14-16 Hart Ranch Koppelman/Acri
Nov. 10 Noon meeting
Lee reported that he is in the process of updating the picture roster.
Carol Boyles asked if we'd like to consider taking longer trips and there was some discussion of camping during the week.
Bucky will continue to post minutes and pictures on the website he and his grandson set up.
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Rushmore Winnies Minutes 20 August 2011
• President John Howard called the meeting to order before dinner at the Belle Inn in Belle Fourche August 20, 2011. Attending were George & Carol Acri, Lee & Carol Boyles, John & Connie Howard, Glen & Ardie Koppelman, Phil & Arlene Lynch, Bucky & Patti O’Connor, and Ellis & Mary Lou Tripp.
• It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes of the July meeting at GNR.
• The treasurer reported that in June $30.00 and in July $40.00 were added to the account for additional membership fees. $90.65 was spent for buns at the GNR, leaving a balance of $963.53.
• President John Howard gave a brief report of the 2011 GNR. There was a smaller number of units in the South Dakota row and the overall numbers appeared to be down. We were asked to consider whether or not those having trailers or 5th wheels should belong to WIT since Winnebago purchased Sunnybrook and will be manufacturing them. Be prepared to discuss your opinions about towables being part of WIT by the November meeting.
• Donna at Dakota RV sent a thank you to our club for the help given during their Open House.
• John and Connie Howard mailed a thank you note to Dakota RV for providing our club funds for the GNR.
• Bucky & Patti O’Connor, hosts of the October campout at Hart Ranch requested that the date be changed from October 7-9 to October 14-16. The change was accepted. Members of Hart Ranch will be charged $5.50 per day and non-members will be charged $25.50 per day. The lodge down stairs has been reserved.
• Lee Boyles will check members’ emails to ensure that those listed are current.
• The meeting was adjourned
Respectively submitted by
Patti O’Connor, Sec
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RUSHMORE WINNIES APRIL 9, 2011 MEETING
PIZZA RANCH, STURGIS, SD 57785
• President John Howard called the meeting to order with Acris, Boyles, Koppelmans, Helstetters, Howards, O’Connors and Rowetts present. Mary Lou and Ellis Tripp from Belle Fourche, SD 57717 were welcomed and introduced as new members.
• Glen Koppelman moved that the Nov 3rd, minutes be accepted with George Acris seconding the motion.
• Winnies Club Treasurer Carol Boyles reported that we have a balance of $758.97 in our treasury account compared to last year’s report of $671.13. She reminded members that the $10.00 dues for this year need to be paid. Coke Helstetter seconded the motion that we accept the Treasurer’s report.
• The upcoming campout schedule was discussed and opportunities were given to members to sign up for the open dates. The RSVP’s for the May 20-22 campout at the Mount Rushmore/Hill City KOA need to be given to the Howards and Helmstetters ASAP. Coke Helmstetter suggested that we make our annual ay campouts in this campground. There was no vote on this.
• The Dakota RV Open House is scheduled 9-11 June 2011. We should be available to help answer questions about our experiences with Winnebago products. Our group felt that it should involve only parts of the days for the volunteers and that during this time we also have a campout and meeting. Helmestetters will check out the campground possibilities.
• President John Howard read an e-mail from the Joys concerning the Grand National Rally (GNR). Both state clubs will prepare for SD’s ‘float’—an outhouse on a golf cart. Connie Howard and Coke Helmstetter will work on ideas to use for the Hillbilly themed dress. Since it is our club’s turn to provide the food, we’ll prepare sloppy Jo’s made from buffalo meat. Artie Koppelman will chair this committee while President John Howard will ask Dakota RV if they could cover some of the costs.
• After a discussion about where we had spent the winter and about future travel plans, the meeting was adjourned when Lee Boyles moved to close the meeting and Bucky
O’Connor seconded it.
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FROM: Patti O’Connor Secretary, Rushmore Winnies, Rapid City, SD
RUSHMORE WINNIES CAMPOUT SCHEDULE FOR 2011.
DATE LOCATION
9 April 2011 Pizza Ranch – Sturgis, SD
20-22 May 2011 Mount Rushmore/Hill City KOA
09-11 June 2011 Dakota RV Open House, Rapid City, SD
17-22 July 2011 GNR Forest City, IA (Hillbilly Theme)
19-21 August 2011 TBA
08-10 September 2011 State Meeting, Aberdeen, SD
07-09 October 2011 Hart Ranch
12 November 2011 Roma’s, Spearfish, SD at 1200 Hours.
Submitted by:
Patti O’Connor
Secretary
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Rushmore Winnis Minutes 13 Nov 10.
19 members of the Rushmore Winnies gathered on November 13, 2010 at the Pizza Ranch in Rapid City.
President John Howard called the meeting to order.
Glen Koppelman moved that the 9 Oct 2010 minutes be accepted. George Acri seconded it.
Carol Boyles gave the Treasurer’s Report. The Club has a balance of $758.92 with no outstanding bills. Carol Acri moved that the report be accepted and Shirley Mallow seconded it.
President Howard gave a recap of the follow up meeting with Donna at Dakota RV open house in June 2010. John suggested that members of the Rushmore Winnies might be able to bring and show their motor homes at the event. In the future there needs to be more interaction and involvement from Winnebago and Dakota RV. One unit has been sold. Donna said the name of the new owner should come from a representative of Winnebago not Dakota RV.
A brief discussion was held about who was going where before our next meeting. It appears that the most popular destination is Arizona.
Ideas were discussed about the Hillbilly theme for GNR from the need for straw hats, bib overalls, an outhouse on a golf cart, etc. Coke Helmstetter suggested that we meet for lunch and then go shopping for needed items. She was appointed to chair the committee.
Members were given an opportunity to sign up for being Wagon Master at the Rushmore Winnies Campouts.
Joan Joy reminded us about the State meeting in Aberdeen on 8-10 Sep 2011. She would like as many members as possible to attend.
The 7-9 Oct 2011 campout still needs wagon masters.
Shirley Mallow reported that she had invited Luders to join us at our meeting and thanked them for all their help.
Our club received the Chapter of Excellence Award. President Howard thanked Coke Helmstetter for her work that enabled our club to receive this honor.
The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by,
Patti O’Connor
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