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The 2012 Tri-Chapter Rally at York Fairgrounds was well-attended with 32 RVs. Our chapter hosted it under the leadership of Caskey, Kilgore and Trego. We were thankful for sunny skies and good fellowship. President Trego called our business meeting to order with 10 of our 11 members present. Treasurer Kilgore reported a balance of $4411.66 with some outstanding bills yet to be paid. Membership had one contact to be followed up. Safety chairman for the year will be John Banzhof.

Unfinished business covered our 2012 rally schedule. Banzhof's volunteered to host the July rally, perhaps at Muddy Run. Our August date is still open. Both months are buddy rallies. Joanne reported that December 8 at Manheim Grill will be family style at noon. Larry Folkenroth reported that we have 8 of our chapter members scheduled for Benezett in September with 13 from Chapter 63.

New business included a report from the planning session for the State Rally in June. We are in charge of parking, opening and closing flag ceremonies, Purple Cow initiations, and the Friday hot dog roast. Larry will lead Sunday worship. Each chapter was encouraged to have some kind of Beach Party Theme activity during the flea market time. Making root beer floats was suggested and Ed Caskey volunteered to check into it. Book donations were requested for the book exchange. Please get your rally reservations sent in.

A discussion followed concerning next year's Tri-Chapter Rally, hosted by CH 47. Since the National Rally is May 16-21, 1213, we were asked if we preferred our rally in July or September. All were in favor of September.

Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathy Trego, Chapter Secretary

January 2012: Well, here it is into another year! With some of our members heading south this month, we didn’t have any camping planned. Of course that doesn’t rule out a get-together at a local restaurant or a member’s home for a social time. Medical concerns have kept some of us inside even though it isn’t really COLD! But I am sure we all look forward to those warm months once again where we can “spread our wings”, so-to-speak and breathe again.

February 2012: Can you believe that it is February already! Weather wise, it sure doesn’t seem like it. In the past, we were usually under inches/feet of snow. These temperatures are unbelievable, but who are we to complain. Well, with another month gone by, it narrows time down to where we can soon think about the campouts for this year, other trips we might want to take, and being with the “ole group” once again. It sure is something to look forward to if you happened to be staying inside a great deal over the cold months.

March 2012: Another month, no camping or gathering. Well, these things do happen. Weather has not been all that cooperative in the early part of this month, but in the middle, it is unbelievable. Of course then there are the gas prices, so no doubt people aren’t traveling as much right now. We are looking forward to seeing club members in May at the Tri-chapter over in York at the Fairgrounds. The Maryland chapter, as well as Chapter 63 and 47 are joining us. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and hope more of our long-time members will join us this year.

April 2012: Here we are through another month in 2012 and no camping done as a group. That is sad! I guess folks are staying in the warmer climates longer and that cuts down the time that we have to camp as a group. But we have some great outings planned for 2012 such as Tri-Chapter at York Fairgrounds with Chapters 47, 63 and 111. We have Benezette in September, which we missed last year. Maybe those two camping events will make up for the months we missed. Of course, all us would like to see more members come out each year – maybe this will be a better one. Till we meet again – take care everyone!