Chapter 10 Lunch - Yesterday - 2/14/2020
Wow!
The February lunch was yesterday 14 Feb 2020 at La Casita
We had 55 people attending. The most that I remember ever attending a Chapter 10 lunch. About twice the number we had told the restaurant to expect. Thanks to the restaurant for accommodating us and for the attendees that helped rearrange and set up new tables and chairs.
Discussions:
- Allison Bruning (new Chapter 10 member as of January 2020) lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and gave the blessing on the food
- We celebrated January and February birthdays. No anniversaries to celebrate.
- We briefly discussed our January Hot Dog Roast and auction. We raised $1,118 in the auction and donated $1,000 to CARE. We signed up 21 new members. My personal thanks again to all involved.
- We took a group photo.
- We mentioned that Carol Mumma had returned to the Bradford and welcomes visitors.
- We signed a group Get Well card for our Secretary, Solita Collard.
- We discussed the Political Forum which is next Saturday from 1-5 p.m. in the Activity Center at Rainbow's End.
- We discussed voting in the March 3rd primary election, including early voting from 18-21 and 24-28 February from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day listed above except Thursdays 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The main early voting location for Livingston residents: Polk County Judicial Center, 101 W Mill St, Livingston, TX 77351.
- We briefly discussed the annual CARE Health Fair, Sunday, 22 March to Friday, 27 March 2020. Discussed the 'Alaska basket' (over $500 purchased price of contents) to be raffled for $5 per ticket or three tickets for $10. The loaded basket was donated, all money collected goes to CARE. Discussed the kickoff on Sunday with Soupfest (including Alaska basket raffle). During the week, low cost blood tests and 'Stroke Scan' ultrasonic testing, and lectures/discussions by a variety of doctors and experts.
- Dave Metzger made a presentation on the rally that we plan to have in May. The rally is scheduled for Thursday May 14th through Monday the 18th 2020 in Sulphur, Louisiana. We have 16 sites blocked off for us at the: A+ Motel and RV Park, 4631 Highway 27 South, Sulphur, Louisiana 70665 337-583-2632 http://a-plusmotel.com/
Normally motel rates are higher for weekends, but they have agreed to give us the weekday rate for all days. $79 per night. The rally rate for camping spots is $45 per night. Everyone should make their own reservations with the motel/park. We are asking people to make their reservations by 23 April.You can make your reservations now. At the lunch we started a list of people planning to attend. If you are not on that list, send me an email if you plan to attend the rally and tell me if you have already made your reservations.
Individuals should talk to Mike at the Park and tell him you are with the "Escapees Chapter 10" group. Possible/probable events:
- FUN
- Arrival Day evening meal - Potluck
- Men's Breakfast (cooked by the men for everyone, not a breakfast for men only)
- Shangri-La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center http://starkculturalvenues.org/shangrilagardens/events/2020/02/bird-watching-wednesdays-spring-2020
- Let's Eat Out (Dinner at local restaurant, order off the menu)
- Self guided day on the Cajun Trail
- Bring your own meat BBQ, and bring a side dish to share
- Game playing, e.g. Wizard, Mexican Train, etc.
- Sunday morning visit a local church with/as a group, go to individual churches or other self-directed activity.
- Socializing and wine drinking
- Chapter 10 business/official meeting
More details on the rally at our next Lunch.
Next Chapter 10 Lunch (March)
Our lunches are normally on the second Friday of the month. The March lunch will be Friday, March 13, 2020 at 1 p.m. at:
La Casita
215 S Washington Ave
Livingston, TX. 77351
936-328-5833
Please remember to bring your name badges. I encourage wearing badges at all Escapee events, it helps everyone remember your name. If you need a name badge, you can get one made inexpensively at the Escapees Headquarters building at Rainbow's End.
Visitors and guests are encouraged to attend. You'll be made to feel welcome.
Chapter dues, $5 per year.
Dues can be sent to Chapter 10, 115 Rainbow Dr. #1532, Livingston, TX 77399
Make checks payable to: SKP Chapter 10
Officers: President, David Horton; Vice-President, Dave Metzger; Treasurer, Kathy Metzger; Secretary, Solita Collard
Facebook page: Rainbow Chapter 10 of Escapees Social Network, Inc.
Blog: escapeeschapter10.blogspot.com
David Horton dhorton2@aol.com
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