We are at the Fall 2015 Chapter 10 Rally in Columbus, TX.
Attendees include:
Bruce (Treasurer), Yvonne (Secretary), and David Horton
Ray and Stephanie Borgman (Wagonmasters)
Bob and Cora (Historian) Boyett
Gene and Gina Jensen
David and Jan Wilson
Wayne and Beth Roberts
Phyllis Sanders
Loretta Wiehr
Nina Dobyns
Thursday afternoon is when the Rally began as we gathered at the Columbus RV Park. Three of us are staying at the LaQuinta hotel across the street from the park. Thursday night we had a potluck dinner with hotdogs and the fixings provided by the Chapter. Our business meeting followed dinner. We accepted the new Bylaws for the Chapter. The new Bylaws are a part of us joining the Escapees Social Network, Inc. This is the new way that Chapters are being organized and run. We affirmed the decision that I think we made at the last Rally to join the network. Several of the advantages of joining the network is that headquarters will file the taxes for the chapter and provide liability insurance.
Friday we toured four of the local painted churches of the Schulenburg area. Beautiful. The ones we visited are Catholic churches. Three of them started by Czech immigrants and one by German immigrants. We stopped for a nice buffett lunch at the Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant. Desserts included peach cobbler and bread pudding which were good. In the evening some of us gathered for a game of Wizard, visiting and watching television.
This morning, Saturday, Halloween, October 31st, we had the traditional men's pancake breakfast in the Rally room. Breakfast was all you care to eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. With Bruce and Wayne acting as the cooks as has become tradition. Following breakfast some of us visited and worked on a puzzle.
This afternoon we visited the Rohan meadery, in La Grange,TX. Mead is a wine made with honey. For five dollars we tried five samples of their product. Cranberry mead was a popular choice with many. Some tried and liked a more traditional wine made with pinot noir grapes. Hard cider was also available for tasting. They also had raw honey made on site available for testing and sale. Also a variety of honey spreads.
This evening is our bring your own meat BBQ. I believe we will be grilling over a pecan wood fire/bed of coals. The wood provided by the park.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Proposed New Bylaws for Chapter 10
We will be voting on the new Bylaws of the Chapter at the Fall Rally during the Business meeting. The Rally starts this Thursday October 29, 2015 and goes until Monday November 2, 2015. We will be at Columbus RV Park in Columbus, Texas. See previous blog entries for details about the Rally.
If the link does not work for you and you want to see the Bylaws. Send me an email and request that I will email you a copy.
Proposed Bylaws
Click on the link immediately below to read the Proposed Bylaws.
If the link does not work for you and you want to see the Bylaws. Send me an email and request that I will email you a copy.
No Chapter 10 lunch for Nov 2015
We will not be having a Chapter 10 lunch in November 2015. The Fall rally will be from October 29, 2015 to November 2, 2015 in Columbus, Texas. We often do not have a lunch during a month when we have a rally.
Monthly lunches should resume in December, 2015. I will post again when I know any details.
Monthly lunches should resume in December, 2015. I will post again when I know any details.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Fall Rally 2015 Update
Fall Rally 2015 Update
Please get your reservations to Stephanie by this coming Monday Oct 19th for the Rally.
The information below is a repeat of previously provided information with changes in red.
What: Chapter 10 Fall 2015 Rally
Where: Columbus RV Park, Columbus, TX
When: 29 Oct 2015 (Thursday) to 02 Nov 2015 (Monday)
Who: Chapter 10 members and all interested Escapees.
Why: Business meeting, fellowship and fun.
Here is a link to information on the RV park:
What: Chapter 10 Fall 2015 Rally
Where: Columbus RV Park, Columbus, TX
When: 29 Oct 2015 (Thursday) to 02 Nov 2015 (Monday)
Who: Chapter 10 members and all interested Escapees.
Why: Business meeting, fellowship and fun.
Here is a link to information on the RV park:
RV Park Reservations
First thing to let you know is that this is a group reservations place. You will need to let Stephanie Borgman know you are coming and she will give the campground the numbers. They will probably not be able to park us all together, but they will do their best. We have 15 sites reserved and we would love to see us exceed that number. First come, first served as far as getting sites close together. This is a cash or check operation. NO CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS. We will collect your money at the time of arrival and give it to the owner/operators as one payment. The rally rate is $28/per night. Please send your reservations to Stephanie by Monday, Oct 19th. Please use email (randsborgman@gmail.com) or phone (281-821-8510) since the Borgmans are traveling.
RALLY FEE
Second thing you need to know is the rally fee is $25/per person. This will cover your ticket to the guided tour of the painted churches, your contribution to the tip for the volunteer guide, supplies, and a bit for the chapter treasury to help with our annual contribution to CARE. After making your reservation with Stephanie by Oct 19th, please provide the Rally fee of $25 per person to our Treasurer, Bruce Horton. The Rally fee can be provided in person to Bruce or mailed to Chapter 10, 100 Rainbow Drive, Livingston, TX. 77351. Please provide the Rally fee by Wednesday, Oct 21. Checks should be made payable to SKP Chapter 10.
Thursday, arrive and park. Potluck supper at 5:00 pm. Chapter will provide hot dogs and buns, condiments, etc. Business meeting will follow. At 7:00 pm we'll play card bingo and there will be a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle to work on as well as visiting with everyone we haven't seen for awhile.
Friday, Breakfast on your own. Meet at 9:00 am to carpool/convoy to Schulenburg Visitors Center to pick up our guide for the 10:00 am tour. Mid-tour we will stop for lunch at Oak Ridge Smokehouse. You may choose from the buffet or the menu and will be responsible for paying for your own meal. We expect the tour to be completed by 2:00 pm. We'll have a list of places to visit in Schulenburg if you want to do some more sightseeing before returning to Columbus RV. Plan on dinner on your own.
Saturday is Halloween. If the men are willing we will start out the day with them cooking breakfast for the group at 9:00 am. We were trying to schedule a river tour for Saturday morning, but the river is not cooperating, way too low. Working on a wine tasting instead. Lunch on your own at this point. There are lots of places to visit in the Columbus/LaGrange area. Antique shops, golf courses, museums, galleries, wineries, bakeries will all be glad to see us. At 5:00 pm the coals will be ready for our bring-your-own-meat BBQ. The Borgmans will supply baked potatoes, white or sweet, and toppings. Please bring a side dish or dessert. After we clean up the games, card or board, and visiting will begin. The park will be decorated and anyone who wants to dress up in costume will have their picture taken for our memory book.
Sunday breakfast is on your own. There has been some discussion about attending a local church as a group. Let us know if you are interested. At 1:00 pm let's sit down together for chicken dinner/lunch provided by Rainbow Chapter. Take a nap, walk, read, or do whatever you like in the afternoon. Around 5:30 pm let's put out all the leftovers from the last couple of days so there isn't so much to take home. When we've eaten our fill we'll build a campfire and share stories. Music would be nice if anyone cares to bring an instrument.
Monday morning there'll be pastries and beverages before Escapee hugs and hook-ups.
Agenda
Third thing you want to know is what we are doing.
Thursday, arrive and park. Potluck supper at 5:00 pm. Chapter will provide hot dogs and buns, condiments, etc. Business meeting will follow. At 7:00 pm we'll play card bingo and there will be a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle to work on as well as visiting with everyone we haven't seen for awhile.
Friday, Breakfast on your own. Meet at 9:00 am to carpool/convoy to Schulenburg Visitors Center to pick up our guide for the 10:00 am tour. Mid-tour we will stop for lunch at Oak Ridge Smokehouse. You may choose from the buffet or the menu and will be responsible for paying for your own meal. We expect the tour to be completed by 2:00 pm. We'll have a list of places to visit in Schulenburg if you want to do some more sightseeing before returning to Columbus RV. Plan on dinner on your own.
Saturday is Halloween. If the men are willing we will start out the day with them cooking breakfast for the group at 9:00 am. We were trying to schedule a river tour for Saturday morning, but the river is not cooperating, way too low. Working on a wine tasting instead. Lunch on your own at this point. There are lots of places to visit in the Columbus/LaGrange area. Antique shops, golf courses, museums, galleries, wineries, bakeries will all be glad to see us. At 5:00 pm the coals will be ready for our bring-your-own-meat BBQ. The Borgmans will supply baked potatoes, white or sweet, and toppings. Please bring a side dish or dessert. After we clean up the games, card or board, and visiting will begin. The park will be decorated and anyone who wants to dress up in costume will have their picture taken for our memory book.
Sunday breakfast is on your own. There has been some discussion about attending a local church as a group. Let us know if you are interested. At 1:00 pm let's sit down together for chicken dinner/lunch provided by Rainbow Chapter. Take a nap, walk, read, or do whatever you like in the afternoon. Around 5:30 pm let's put out all the leftovers from the last couple of days so there isn't so much to take home. When we've eaten our fill we'll build a campfire and share stories. Music would be nice if anyone cares to bring an instrument.
Monday morning there'll be pastries and beverages before Escapee hugs and hook-ups.
Motels/Hotels
There is not a motel at the RV park. According to Google there is an America's Best Value, LaQuinta, and Comfort Inn between the park and the freeway. Less than a half mile Stephanie believes. On the northwest side of the fwy intersection there is a Holiday Inn Express. Tammy at the park highly recommend the LaQuinta.Agenda Recap
Monday (19 Oct)
Last day to get reservation request to Stephanie
Wednesday (21 Oct)
Last day to get Rally fee to Bruce Horton.
Thursday (29 Oct)
Arrive and Park
5 pm. Potluck Dinner (hotdogs and fixings provided) followed by Business Meeting
7 pm. Card BINGO, puzzle making, and visiting
Friday (30 Oct) Painted Churches Tour
Breakfast on you own
9 am meet for carpool/convoy to Schulenburg Visitors Center
10 am. Start tour
Mid tour lunch at Oak Ridge Smokehouse then continue tour
2 pm Tour complete
Sightseeing in Schulenberg on you own.
Dinner on your own.
Saturday (31 Oct) Halloween
9 am Breakfast cooked by the men (if they are willing)
Boat trip and/or Wine tasting possible
Lunch on your own
Afternoon - Shopping/site seeing or free time
5 pm. Bring-your-own-meat BBQ. Bring a side dish or dessert.
After cleaned up from dinner, games/visiting. Costumes (optional).
Sunday (1 Nov)
Breakfast on your own
Morning - group visit to a local church (?)
1 pm Group Lunch
Afternoon free time
5:30 Leftovers then Campfire
Monday (2 Nov)
Hookup breakfast - pastries and beverages.
This blog post will be linked to on our Facebook page and linked to via a Park Email message.
Breakfast on you own
9 am meet for carpool/convoy to Schulenburg Visitors Center
10 am. Start tour
Mid tour lunch at Oak Ridge Smokehouse then continue tour
2 pm Tour complete
Sightseeing in Schulenberg on you own.
Dinner on your own.
Saturday (31 Oct) Halloween
9 am Breakfast cooked by the men (if they are willing)
Boat trip and/or Wine tasting possible
Lunch on your own
Afternoon - Shopping/site seeing or free time
5 pm. Bring-your-own-meat BBQ. Bring a side dish or dessert.
After cleaned up from dinner, games/visiting. Costumes (optional).
Sunday (1 Nov)
Breakfast on your own
Morning - group visit to a local church (?)
1 pm Group Lunch
Afternoon free time
5:30 Leftovers then Campfire
Monday (2 Nov)
Hookup breakfast - pastries and beverages.
This blog post will be linked to on our Facebook page and linked to via a Park Email message.
If you find any errors or have any questions email me or comment on this blog post.
David Horton
Chapter 10 Communications
dhorton2@aol.com
David Horton
Chapter 10 Communications
dhorton2@aol.com
Monday, October 5, 2015
October 2015 Lunch, Oct 9th La Casita
I posted the following information to Park Email this evening.
The Chapter 10 Lunch for October 2015 will be this coming Friday, October 9th at 1 pm at:
La Casita
215 S Washington
Livingston, TX 77351
215 S Washington
Livingston, TX 77351
I am changing my policy on sending out reminders via Park Email. While my practice of sending out frequent reminders has invigorated our attendance at lunches and many Chapter 10 members have commented on how much they like it apparently not everyone appreciates these reminders. Some people apparently have expressed concern about the frequency, repetitive nature and length of my Chapter 10 posts. They suggest that Chapter 10 should possibly have their own mailing list.
After this relatively long post, I will limit future long 'information dumps' to our Facebook page and Blog unless or until I find a better alternative. The blog I think is a very good tool or alternative to establishing a separate mailing list. The way the blog is set up now, I believe you have to have an account with something like Google+ to subscribe to receive automatic notification of new posts. While establishing a Google+ account is relatively easy it is a barrier to being able to easily subscribe and could cause other changes to your computer that you may not appreciate. I understand I should be able to make it where all that you have to do is provide an email address. I will work on making it easier to subscribe to receive automatic email copies of blog posts.
In the future if anyone has problems with what I am doing with regard to Park Email feel free to contact me directly, or if you prefer to remain anonymous you can contact the list administrators at skpbetsy@gmail.com.
Anyone can read our blog at anytime without subscribing.
Our blog: escapeeschapter10.blogspot.com
You will find information on our Fall Rally (Oct 29th to Nov 2nd) on the blog. You can make reservations for the Rally at the lunch. See Stephanie if she is there, or see me.
Our blog: escapeeschapter10.blogspot.com
You will find information on our Fall Rally (Oct 29th to Nov 2nd) on the blog. You can make reservations for the Rally at the lunch. See Stephanie if she is there, or see me.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Fall Rally 2015
There will be an October 2015 Chapter 10 Lunch on Friday, October 9th. We will announce the location of the Lunch on Monday (tomorrow) or Tuesday after the reservations are confirmed.
Please get your reservations to Stephanie by Oct 19th for the Rally. If Stephanie is at the lunch you can make reservations with her there, make them with me at the lunch, or follow instructions below to contact Stephanie by phone or email.
The information below is a repeat of previously provided information.
What: Chapter 10 Fall 2015 Rally
Where: Columbus RV Park, Columbus, TX
When: 29 Oct 2015 (Thursday) to 02 Nov 2015 (Monday)
Who: Chapter 10 members and all interested Escapees.
Why: Business meeting, fellowship and fun.
Here is a link to information on the RV park:
Please get your reservations to Stephanie by Oct 19th for the Rally. If Stephanie is at the lunch you can make reservations with her there, make them with me at the lunch, or follow instructions below to contact Stephanie by phone or email.
The information below is a repeat of previously provided information.
What: Chapter 10 Fall 2015 Rally
Where: Columbus RV Park, Columbus, TX
When: 29 Oct 2015 (Thursday) to 02 Nov 2015 (Monday)
Who: Chapter 10 members and all interested Escapees.
Why: Business meeting, fellowship and fun.
Here is a link to information on the RV park:
RV Park Reservations
First thing to let you know is that this is a group reservations place. You will need to let Stephanie Borgman know you are coming and she will give the campground the numbers. They will probably not be able to park us all together, but they will do their best. We have 15 sites reserved and we would love to see us exceed that number. First come, first served as far as getting sites close together. This is a cash or check operation. NO CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS. We will collect your money at the time of arrival and give it to the owner/operators as one payment. The rally rate is $28/per night. Please send your reservations to Stephanie by Monday, Oct 19th. Please use email (randsborgman@gmail.com) or phone (281-821-8510) since the Borgmans are traveling.
RALLY FEE
Second thing you need to know is the rally fee is $25/per person. This will cover your ticket to the guided tour of the painted churches, your contribution to the tip for the volunteer guide, supplies, and a bit for the chapter treasury to help with our annual contribution to CARE. After making your reservation with Stephanie by Oct 19th, please provide the Rally fee of $25 per person to our Treasurer, Bruce Horton. The Rally fee can be provided in person to Bruce or mailed to Chapter 10, 100 Rainbow Drive, Livingston, TX. 77351. Please provide the Rally fee by Wednesday, Oct 21. Checks should be made payable to SKP Chapter 10.
Agenda
Third thing you want to know is what we are doing.
Thursday, arrive and park. Potluck supper at 5:00 pm. Chapter will provide hot dogs and buns, condiments, etc. Business meeting will follow. At 7:00 pm we'll play card bingo and there will be a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle to work on as well as visiting with everyone we haven't seen for awhile.
Friday, Breakfast on your own. Meet at 9:00 am to carpool/convoy to Schulenburg Visitors Center to pick up our guide for the 10:00 am tour. Mid-tour we will stop for lunch at Oak Ridge Smokehouse. You may choose from the buffet or the menu and will be responsible for paying for your own meal. We expect the tour to be completed by 2:00 pm. We'll have a list of places to visit in Schulenburg if you want to do some more sightseeing before returning to Columbus RV. Plan on dinner on your own.
Saturday is Halloween. If the men are willing we will start out the day with them cooking breakfast for the group at 9:00 am. We are trying to schedule a river tour for Saturday morning, but at the moment the river is not cooperating, way too low. Working on a wine tasting as well. Lunch on your own at this point. There are lots of places to visit in the Columbus/LaGrange area. Antique shops, golf courses, museums, galleries, wineries, bakeries will all be glad to see us. At 5:00 pm the coals will be ready for our bring-your-own-meat BBQ. The Borgmans will supply baked potatoes, white or sweet, and toppings. Please bring a side dish or dessert. After we clean up the games, card or board, and visiting will begin. The park will be decorated and anyone who wants to dress up in costume will have their picture taken for our memory book.
Sunday breakfast is on your own. There has been some discussion about attending a local church as a group. Let us know if you are interested. At 1:00 pm let's sit down together for chicken dinner/lunch provided by Rainbow Chapter. Take a nap, walk, read, or do whatever you like in the afternoon. Around 5:30 pm let's put out all the leftovers from the last couple of days so there isn't so much to take home. When we've eaten our fill we'll build a campfire and share stories. Music would be nice if anyone cares to bring an instrument.
Monday morning there'll be pastries and beverages before Escapee hugs and hook-ups.
Thursday, arrive and park. Potluck supper at 5:00 pm. Chapter will provide hot dogs and buns, condiments, etc. Business meeting will follow. At 7:00 pm we'll play card bingo and there will be a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle to work on as well as visiting with everyone we haven't seen for awhile.
Friday, Breakfast on your own. Meet at 9:00 am to carpool/convoy to Schulenburg Visitors Center to pick up our guide for the 10:00 am tour. Mid-tour we will stop for lunch at Oak Ridge Smokehouse. You may choose from the buffet or the menu and will be responsible for paying for your own meal. We expect the tour to be completed by 2:00 pm. We'll have a list of places to visit in Schulenburg if you want to do some more sightseeing before returning to Columbus RV. Plan on dinner on your own.
Saturday is Halloween. If the men are willing we will start out the day with them cooking breakfast for the group at 9:00 am. We are trying to schedule a river tour for Saturday morning, but at the moment the river is not cooperating, way too low. Working on a wine tasting as well. Lunch on your own at this point. There are lots of places to visit in the Columbus/LaGrange area. Antique shops, golf courses, museums, galleries, wineries, bakeries will all be glad to see us. At 5:00 pm the coals will be ready for our bring-your-own-meat BBQ. The Borgmans will supply baked potatoes, white or sweet, and toppings. Please bring a side dish or dessert. After we clean up the games, card or board, and visiting will begin. The park will be decorated and anyone who wants to dress up in costume will have their picture taken for our memory book.
Sunday breakfast is on your own. There has been some discussion about attending a local church as a group. Let us know if you are interested. At 1:00 pm let's sit down together for chicken dinner/lunch provided by Rainbow Chapter. Take a nap, walk, read, or do whatever you like in the afternoon. Around 5:30 pm let's put out all the leftovers from the last couple of days so there isn't so much to take home. When we've eaten our fill we'll build a campfire and share stories. Music would be nice if anyone cares to bring an instrument.
Monday morning there'll be pastries and beverages before Escapee hugs and hook-ups.
Motels/Hotels
There is not a motel at the RV park. According to Google there is an America's Best Value, LaQuinta, and Comfort Inn between the park and the freeway. Less than a half mile Stephanie believes. On the northwest side of the fwy intersection there is a Holiday Inn Express. Tammy at the park highly recommend the LaQuinta.Agenda Recap
Monday (19 Oct)
Last day to get reservation request to Stephanie
Wednesday (21 Oct)
Last day to get Rally fee to Bruce Horton.
Thursday (29 Oct)
Arrive and Park
5 pm. Potluck Dinner (hotdogs and fixings provided) followed by Business Meeting
7 pm. Card BINGO, puzzle making, and visiting
Friday (30 Oct) Painted Churches Tour
Breakfast on you own
9 am meet for carpool/convoy to Schulenburg Visitors Center
10 am. Start tour
Mid tour lunch at Oak Ridge Smokehouse then continue tour
2 pm Tour complete
Sightseeing in Schulenberg on you own.
Dinner on your own.
Saturday (31 Oct) Halloween
9 am Breakfast cooked by the men (if they are willing)
Boat trip and/or Wine tasting possible
Lunch on your own
Afternoon - Shopping/site seeing or free time
5 pm. Bring-your-own-meat BBQ. Bring a side dish or dessert.
After cleaned up from dinner, games/visiting. Costumes (optional).
Sunday (1 Nov)
Breakfast on your own
Morning - group visit to a local church (?)
1 pm Group Lunch
Afternoon free time
5:30 Leftovers then Campfire
Monday (2 Nov)
Hookup breakfast - pastries and beverages.
This same information will be posted on our Facebook page, on the Blog and distributed via Park Email.
David Horton
Chapter 10 Communications
dhorton2@aol.com
Breakfast on you own
9 am meet for carpool/convoy to Schulenburg Visitors Center
10 am. Start tour
Mid tour lunch at Oak Ridge Smokehouse then continue tour
2 pm Tour complete
Sightseeing in Schulenberg on you own.
Dinner on your own.
Saturday (31 Oct) Halloween
9 am Breakfast cooked by the men (if they are willing)
Boat trip and/or Wine tasting possible
Lunch on your own
Afternoon - Shopping/site seeing or free time
5 pm. Bring-your-own-meat BBQ. Bring a side dish or dessert.
After cleaned up from dinner, games/visiting. Costumes (optional).
Sunday (1 Nov)
Breakfast on your own
Morning - group visit to a local church (?)
1 pm Group Lunch
Afternoon free time
5:30 Leftovers then Campfire
Monday (2 Nov)
Hookup breakfast - pastries and beverages.
This same information will be posted on our Facebook page, on the Blog and distributed via Park Email.
David Horton
Chapter 10 Communications
dhorton2@aol.com
Friday, October 2, 2015
October 9, 2015 Chapter 10 lunch and Rally information
We do plan to have a lunch in October on Friday the 9th at 1 pm. Location to be determined yet.
See the 9 Sept 2015 blog entry for current details on the Fall Rally (Oct 29th through Nov 2nd) in Columbus, TX. Still working on setting up a winery tour and the river tour is dependent on the water level in the river.
See the 9 Sept 2015 blog entry for current details on the Fall Rally (Oct 29th through Nov 2nd) in Columbus, TX. Still working on setting up a winery tour and the river tour is dependent on the water level in the river.
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