RVE CLUB MEETING – Chair Sharon Sprague called meeting to order. We recited “Pledge to the Flag” & sang “God Bless America”. Meeting closed by singing club song, ”We Love Our Valley Home”.Accompanist – Cathy ProbstInvocation – 

Paul Delashmit “Be thankful all the time”, reading from Psalms followed by prayer

Secretary Report – Dana Daves

Treasurer Report – Sandy Olson

Welcome back to everyone who just arrived this week!

MANAGEMENT REPORT .. None today

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com

Dana Daves gave Secretary report & it was approved.

Treasurer Sandy Olson gave report & it was accepted.

Mark Probst gave Properties report. TV in back room will remain as it is still being used. There is a computer monitor. Does someone still use that? The stool for kitchen was purchased, also tape for rug to avoid tripping. Mark said management no longer providesThanksgiving turkeys for park employees. We decided to provide one for each of them. Mark’s truck is available if someone will volunteer to haul recyclables while he is gone in Dec. Be careful as tailgate of truck is heavy.

Wear your RVE name tags. This will help you meet new residents & remember their names! If you do not know them, they probably don’t know you. Make newcomers welcome!

Donna Gabbert puts cards in office area for your signature. If you know of someone needing card due to illness or death in family, call her at 956-968-6684. No cards out this week.

Craig Daves, dance co-chair, reports all bands booked have agreed to come .. with first dance on Jan. 3. Admission this season is $7 pp. Vic has been hired again to clean floor. He will be cleaning this afternoon so help was needed to get Friendship Hall as empty as possible. A number of residents stayed after meeting to stack chairs & move tables. TY!

Marylyn Mason, Friday entertainment co-chair, said the kids from Cleckler Elementary School are coming to entertain us with Christmas music on Dec. 17, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Admission of $5 pp will go back to them.

Dana and Marylyn said they understand some folks, even those who are vaccinated, may be concerned about spread of Covid. They cannot ask if you’re vaccinated but if you are still concerned feel free to wear mask.

For interested dancers, our sister park Ranchero Village is holding a dance at their park Sat., Nov. 27, 7-10 p.m. Texas Turn-Around is playing. Our park is invited to join them.

PLEASE SUPPORT ALL PARK ACTIVITIES.

Thanks to Patty Lamp & Phyllis Branstetter who served coffee & donuts prior to today’s meeting. There is a sign up sheet if you wish to provide in honor of special occasion. If no one signs up, club will pay. Bring donuts by 8:15 a.m.

Donna Gabbert keeps us informed with a blog. Find it at www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com Her email is bodogabby@aol.com.

Club website by Judi DeKoning is RVEWTC.com .. for “members only”, the password is riovalley.

TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT ATTENDING MONDAY MEETINGS. IT’S THE BEST WAY TO BE AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON…PLUS GET FREE COFFEE/DONUT TO START YOUR WEEK!

Discussion was heard about whether to elect Club Chair & Vice Chair for entire calendar year .. Jan. through Dec. Secretary is selected by Chairperson. Chair Sharon Sprague read proposed bylaw change. This was approved. We will elect on second Monday of December each year …falls on Dec. 13 this season. If you intend to nominate someone, it is a good idea if you check with them first as to whether they are willing to serve.

Judy DeKoning --“The Hot Dog committee has been thanked but I want to shout a HUGE TY to all who attended Wed. Happy Hr. Hot Dogs. You supported the RVE Club as we move ahead after lost year. We were blown away at the success of the 50-50 which was a late addition. THANK YOU ALL!! and, thanks to the phenomenal cooks we have in our park!”

We’ll return to the card room for Nov. 24th Happy Hour as hall will be decorated for Thanksgiving. Bring snacks & your own drinks.

It was announced Saturday morning Dummy Rummy tournaments is a club activity .. but morning Dummy Rummy is not….thus not listed on calendar, Join in Dummy Rummy games about 8:30 each morning weekday, if you wish.

For residents’ information, code to unlock all doors is 7157. Last one out locks up.

Activity Calendars are posted by Judi DeKoning. Changes may be given to Judi.

After so many things were cancelled during the pandemic, activities are picking up for this season. We’re glad to be back to near normal again. Let’s have a fun season!!!

Dave Johnson at Lot #93 needs your name & phone numbers for the next park directory.

We hired Connie & Gloria to clean in kitchen. Others living in park helped them. Gloria is coming back tomorrow (Tuesday) & needing help. 8 a.m. A special thank you to Gordon & Joyce who spent considerable time washing windows & curtains in big hall.

Charity Quilting in the sewing room will start this Tuesday, 9 a.m. All are welcome .. you don’t have to be a quilter .. if you can tie a knot, come help!!

Bingo begins this Saturday, chaired by Catherine Gibbs. Cards are 50 cents each. Please don’t bring bills over $5. Henry says he’ll be ready at 7 p.m.

GAME RESULTS: Place scores, winner names, complete info on dates & name of game in plastic container back of Friendship Hall. WRITE LEGIBLY!

BEAN BAG –

BOWLING – Pins & Cues

CANASTA – Table of 6 – Kathryn Ratliff, Pam Brustkern, Fran Hryniw 41000

CRIBBAGE –

DOMINOS – Mexican Train – Nov. 16 – Nancy Gonnerman, Maud Fisher, Marge Reishus

DUMMY RUMMY – Nov. 20 –

1st – Arwin VanWyk 227 2nd – Beverly Yancey 243

3rd – Sharon Sprague 267 4th – Del Telfor 278

EUCHRE -

GOLF – Executive –

PINOCHLE – Single Deck –

SHUFFLING – Nov. 19 – Dave Johnson Uber Larry 😊

TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER – Nov. 19 -

1st – Nancy Argo 2nd – Lynn Stamp 3rd – John Quail

TIC – Nov. 17 –

1st – Nancy Argo 142 2nd – Darlene Ales 156

3rd – Kathryn Ratliff 172 4th – Clarence Moore 177