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Our April rally the 15th-17th was at Fair Harbor RV Park so we could attend the Hawkinsville Harness Races.  It was the beginning of a great year of rallies as only three coaches were able to go in February to Brooksville, Fla. for the FMCA-SEA Rally.  They were Joe & Jan Willis, Lance & Alice Chapman, Robert & Mary Ann Routh. We had a great time as the seminars and fellowship was very good.

The April rally was hosted by Waddy & Joan Batson with co-hosts Joe & Jan Willis.  They started off with a delicious spaghetti dinner Friday night.  After dinner some went to Hawkinsville to the fireworks and country music while others played cards or stayed in their coaches to watch the ballgame.  Sat. morning we were served pancakes with sausages.  After breakfast, some went to the harness races and had fun even with the strong winds and red dirt.  Others went to a flea market and antique shopping.  Sat night we went to the Sideboard Resturant for a southern buffet dinner, then back to the campground for games and cards.  Palm Sunday was French toast and sausages.  Waddy gave a very inspiring devotional on God's love followed by the group singing a hymn. Our next rally will be June 14-16 at Pametto Cove RV Park in Cleveland, S.C. The co-hosts will be James Peek, Cheryl Hinkle, Frank & Myrna Gonzalez. Those attending were Waddy & Joan Batson, Lance & Alice Chapman, Frank & Myrna Gonzalez, Bobby & Shirley McElhannon, Russ & Janet Payne, James Peek & Cheryl Hinkle, Larry & Rachel Phillips, Basel & Denise Queen, Robert & Mary Ann Routh, Joe and Jan Willis.  Guests were Tammy & Mike Eagle, Roynda Hill, Jane & Buddy Hix.

June Rally

The rally being Tuesday afternoon with a trip to the Victoria Vally Wineyards along with side trips exploring the beautiful mountain scenery.  Tuesday evening was potluck with James cooking delicious chicken breasts.  Our guest Rosalyn Norred won the quarter game.

Wednesday morning after a breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and biscuits, we went to the Pickens Flea Market.  The flea market was huge and had fresh vegetables and fruits along with whatever you might want to find.  Wednesday afternoon some went to Brevard and others took in the sites like Table Rock, Caesar's Head State Park, Pretty Place, etc.  Wednesday night our host and co-hosts James and Cheryl and Frank and Myrna served BBQ with the fixings.  After supper we played the quarter game and Waddy won.  We then visited and got to know our guests Wally and Dee Knight and Johnny and Rosalyn Norred.  They joined the club so a great big welcome to our new members.

Thursday morning after a breakfast of french toast, bacon, sausage it was goodbye until our next rally August 8-11 at Leisure Acres Campground.  Those attending were Basel and Denise Queen, James and Cheryl Peek, Frank and Myrna Gonzalez, Johnny and Rosalyn Norred, Waddy and Joan Batson, Russ and Janet Payne, Wally and Dee Knight, Robert and Mary Ann Routh

AUGUST RALLY

The August rally was held at Leisure Acres, Cleveland, Ga. and was hosted by Maude Hodges and Jo Huff.  Jo fell and damaged her knee cap and was not able to come but sent all thier food with their co-hosts Larry and Rachel Phillips.  Several members pitch in to help to make it a successful rally.

On Monday they served hamburgers, hotdogs from the grill with plenty of chips, dips, and desserts.  Of course the quarter game was played with our guest and newest member Ann Ivey winning.  Ann and Matt Ivey are related to Amanda Thomas and we are very glad they joined.

Tuesday morning started off with bacon, eggs, grits, biscuits and home made jellies.  Some of the Ramblers went to Helen siteseeing.  Joan and Jan went to Babyland General Hospital where they got to see a birth in the cabbage patch.  Some stayed and played Hand and Foot.  Tuesday night we had delicious beef stroganoff, home grown corn, green beans, and tomatoes with jello salads, strawberry trifle and chocolate cakes.  Amanda won the quarter game.

Wednesday was hot so most stayed in thier RV's or the club house.  Some went visiting friends and relatives in the area.  Wednesday night at happy hour we celebrated Denise, Shirley and Dee's birthdays.  Dinner was salmon patties, pear salad, green beans, corn, pinto beans, tomatoes, biscuits and lots of cake.  We had visitors of Dee's daugher and son-in-law Melissa and Jim Drury and Melissa won the quarter game.

Thursday morning we were sent off with a very good breakfast.  Those attending were Joan and Waddy Batson, Alice and Lance Chapman, Ann and Matt Ivey, Dee and Wally Knight, Shirley and Bobby McElhannon, Janet and Russ Payne, Cheryl and James Peek, Rachel and Larry Phillips, Denise and Basel Queen, Amanda Thomas, Jan and Joe Willis

Our next rally will be October 18th and 19th at Twin Oaks RV Park, 305 Hwy 26E, Elko, Ga. We will vote on our new officers which are President, James Peek, V. Pres. Lance Chapman, 2nd. V. Pres. Waddy Batson,  Directors Russ Payne, Robert Routh, Cheryl Peek, National Director, Joe Willis, Asst. Director Frank Gonzales.

October Rally

Our October rally was October 17-20th at Twin Oaks RV park.  Our hosts were Russ and Janet Payne and Robert and Mary Ann Routh.  Most of the Ramblers came Sunday and enjoyed the beautiful weather with outdoor dinner and conversation.

Momday was for shopping and a covered dish that night.  Russ won the quarter game.

Tuesday morning we had bacon, eggs, gravey and biscuits.  More sight seeing and cards and dminoes were played.  After Happy Hour, Janet served her Chicken L'Orange followed by run cake.  Bobby won the quarter game.

Wednesday morning we had egg caserole, sausage, grits, biscuits and gravey.  After breakfast, Mary Ann called the meeting to order.  Our new slate of officers were named with a call for nominations from the floor.  There were none and the new slate was passed unanimously.They are Pres. James Peek, V. Pres. Lance Chapman, 2nd V. Pres. Waddy Batson, Treas. Janet Payne, Sec. Jan Willis, Dir. 2012 Don Miller, Frank Gonzales, Dir. 2013, Russ Payne, Robert Routh, Cheryl Peek, Nat'l Dir. Joe Willis, Asst. Nat'l Dir. Frank Gonzalez, Newsletter Editor, Dee Knight.  We voted to send a donation to Camp Twin Lakes for children with special needs.  We voted that when we have a member's death, we would contact the family to find out thier wishes to honor that member.  It was decided that the nominating committee each year may decide on the nominees for next year.  Wednesday evening we had our costume party with the camp hosts judging.  Wally and Dee Knight won 1st. place with thier devil costume, 2nd place was James Peek as Moses or father time, 3rd. place was Joe Willis as Georgia's white trash.  All costumes were great and enjoyed by all.  We had spaghetti for dinner with all the sides and the quarter game was won by Joan.

Thursday morning French toast, sausage, and fruit was served and goodbye were said until our next meeting.

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