Monday meeting

There's a huge mass of folks leaving for the North, in cars, motor homes , 5th wheels , pulling trailors etc.
Hope the weather is going to be warm for them !

RVE CLUB MEETING – Judy Nordquist, chair, called meeting to order. Pledge of Allegiance & singing of “God Bless America” preceded meeting. Meeting closed with singing of club song.

Accompanist – Peg Hayelan

Invocation – Sandy Novak

Secretary Report – Dorothy Borah

Treasurer Report – John Geer ***********************************************************
We voted on a Chairman for April and November...Rex Rexroad, and co-chair will be Darlene Bryant

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MANAGEMENT REPORT – Helen had a cute joke this morning!

And again said for all to have a safe trip home

Website for park is riovalleyestates.com. Includes a link to club website RVEWTC.com by Judi DeKoning . To get into “members only” on Judi's site, password is riovalley. Check Donna Gabbert's blog www.donnasramblingsatrve.blogspot.com. It has link to Mary Lou's Slow Boat To Nursing Home site if you want to read that.

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Ron Zoeller, properties committee, New covers were made for the new grills! Also had spoken to our owner about the Wi-Fi and was told it is for the 99 section and if some of the mobiles get it then they're lucky. RVE Club Board is at Monday meetings prior to business session. Address concerns to them. Board members are Properties – Clyde Read, Dave Cochran, Ron Zoeller; Finance – Mary Lantis, John Geer, John Norris. New board takes over Oct. 1. They are: properties – Clyde Read; finance – Charlotte Therrien.

Irene Quail (#49) places cards to be signed by residents in office area. Call 704-516-5360 if you know of someone needing card due to illness or death of family member. This week cards made or sent:

Doris Davis is in the hospital, she was in ICU but is now in a room, running tests.on her.A card is up for Cheryl Nuccio, Daughter of the Rusers, Breast Cancer.

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April 20th: Barnharts Chairing Easter Dinner

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A thank you to Donna Granath for providing the donuts this morning, her Birthday!

If any of you have activities in your state up north & wish it published in newsletter, give editor a note. So far, these are the ones we've heard of:

Iowa Potluck – July 9, noon,at the Comfort Inn, Story City. In charge are Jerry McAninch & Carol Nelson. If you wish to stay overnight, call motel at 515-733-6363.

Iowa Campout – Aug. 3-10 at SkipAway Campground, Clermont. Make your own reservations by calling Terry at 563-423-7338, be sure to mention this is the “Benson” group so you will be camping in that area with our group.

All are invited to Raymond & Margaret Davis' 70^th wedding anniversary celebration June 14, 5-11 p.m. at Legion Club, Bassett, NE. For details, call Sharon Bussinger, 308-325-4979.

How about a drive to Ontario, CA for the 50^th anniversary celebration honoring Hector & Charlotte Therrien? All are invited for the party August 29! No gifts.

Last year we listed a get-together in Minnesota, one in Missouri .. can someone give us info on these? How about Illinois?

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There is already a sign-up sheet on back board if you will be celebrating a special wedding anniversary next season. This year's honorees chair next season's party.

A librarian will be needed for months of April through October says Kay Henriksen #263 (give to Mary Lou).

Come to Friendship Hall 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday for Happy Hour, a chance to visit with your friends. Music for dancing if you wish. Bring snack to share.