"As a member of Good Sam Club, I pledge to give aid to others, respect nature and the environment, give back to the community and those less fortunate,
treat others with dignity and respect and wear a smile (like Good Sam and Good Samantha's) and promote the pledge of the Good Sam Club to others."
VOLUME 28 NUMBER 7
Published By And For Arkansas Good Sams
July 2013
AREA 5 RESCHEDULED FRIENDSHIP CAMPOUT
(FIVE IS ALIVE AND SO IS BERNIE!)
Area 5 Friendship has been rescheduled for October 8th and go home Friday October 11, 2913
at Hope, Arkansas Fairgrounds. Reservations are not necessary. There is water and electric.
Rates are only $15.00 per night and we have a great building for meeting. There are also
shower facilities that are always very clean. For those who are coming for the first time set
your GPS to 800 Mockingbird Lane, Hope, Ar., 71801.
We will have bingo, games, a cake walk, Chinese auction, crafts and maybe a few surprises.
Judy and I will provide our special potato cheese soup, and there will be a breakfast of biscuits
and gravy one morning with donuts and coffee other mornings. Wednesday night is dinner on
your own to take advantage of the many meal door prizes from Mellon City Sams.
We hope to see many of our friends from outside Area 5. We need your support, and we want to
thank you in person for your prayers and well wishes that were so important to Judy and I during my recent health adventure. If you can make it, I promise you will find the folks of Area 5
and our cousins from Area 4 will make you welcome, treat you like family and show you a fun
time. Come join us, you won’t be sorry!
DID YOU KNOW ARKANSAS GOOD SAM HAS A BROCHURE?
The new brochure is available for members to use to promote Arkansas
Good Sam to prospective members or anyone wanting information about
our group.
Katy Weaver has developed this information and recruiting tool, and she can send
the PDF file to anyone who would like to have it. They are then free to print and distribute it. Our park hosting network has used the brochure.
Send Katy an email at: [email protected] to receive this file.
Important Information for you to do:
FROM THE DIRECTOR
The Highways magazine will be replaced by 4 FREE issues of either
Trailer Life Magazine or Motorhome magazine beginning February
2014. This information came out in the May-July, 2013 Highways magazine issue on pages 4-5 under article entitled “Progress Through Trust”.
Here is what you need to do to get the replacement magazine: If you
already subscribe to Trailer Life or Motorhome, you won’t need to do
anything. If you currently DO NOT subscribe to Trailer Life or Motorhome, log on to GoodSamClub.com/magazine-preference or call 1800-508-9755. Simply let them know which magazine you prefer:
Trailer Life magazine or Motorhome magazine.
SPA CITY SAMS
(A big thank you to Virlene Claire for standing in as secretary and documenting all the
activities and taking minutes while Dmoug and I have been out playing.)
Hello to all,
Our June, 2013, campout was held at Maumelle Park in Little Rock, AR.
What a great trip we have had in the Northeast. We will be On Sunday evening we just sat on the bank overlooking the river and vishome by the time you read this.
ited.
The Rally was one of the best, rained a lot but did not melt, a
little cool but not uncomfortable. We’d never been to Syracuse
so it was quite an experience. The traffic was a little more
congested than Hot Springs. :)
While at the Rally, we got to work the "Chapter and You" desk.
We met many Good Sam people and got to talk about what a
Chapter is and how to form a Chapter. We even got to have
our picture made with Reba M. and Wayne N.!!! After the
Rally we had a couple of days to visit the "Big Apple". Everyone should have this experience at least once. Five couples stayed together all through the hustle and bustle of New
York City. Ever lasting memories!
Monday meant a trip to Camping World in N Little Rock and then lunch at
BJ’s Market Café. They saw Governor Beebe eating there. The ladies
enjoyed the day at the park. In the evening we had a wonderful salad and
dessert supper. Joan Rogers (Shirley Jones’ daughter) from Mountain
View joined us just for the afternoon. After we ate, we set up a theater
outside and watched a DVD entitled “Off The Main Road” by comedian
Carl Hurley.
Tuesday we went to the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center. We walked through the Farmers Market and had lunch in the River
Market. Then off to The Old Mill at T.R. Pugh Memorial Park in N Little
Rock. Our leader made a few wrong turns along the way and the followers turned also, even though they knew it was wrong. But we found the
place we wanted to go as well as our way back to the park.
Wednesday Ron Bugg was out early trying to herd the geese off from
around the campers. They didn’t want to obey him. Some of the men
walked the new bridge. Then they went out shopping at some of the
sporting stores and ate lunch at Golden Corral. Some of the ladies went
shopping and ate lunch at Applebee’s. Some stayed at the park and then
on to Burger King for lunch. In the afternoon, Bill and Trish Rough treated
us with Root Beer floats. Thank you Bill & Trish. It was a great treat.
We bought part of the roads going down South toward Delaware for the Mid Atlantic Samboree which was 4 states: Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland. (Toll Roads are a
little tough when driving a motor home). The work of 4 states
pulling together was quite different. It was worth it though; we
learned a new game or two for our Samboree. We had the Thursday we had a delicious breakfast and afterwards we had our
monthly meeting. In the meeting Don Dale told us about the following:
privilige to promote and give out several registrations.
FREE issues of Camping World magazines (see above). In the evening we
again set up a theater outside and some of us watched a DVD by Terry
Fator “Live from Las Vegas”. He is a celebrity, impressionist, singer, comedian, and ventriloquist. Thank you Ron & Sue Bugg for furnishing the
DVD’s and Billy & Shirley Jones for the use of their TV.
Friday everyone left for home. It was another great campout!
After leaving the East Coast, we, Doug & Helen Tinkle, Diane
Mulkins, KY State Director and her grandson Mitch , and Joe &
Mary San Marco from LA, headed for Hershey, PA and had 4
days to explore the most beautiful Dutch/Amish country. It
was an awesome trip. Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! Bill
was in hog heaven.
Up Coming Events:
There were not a lot of changes made from Headquarters at
this Rally. Yea !!! When we get back our plans are to visit
many Chapter campouts. We’re looking forward to seeing you
all again.
Plans are going strong for our April Samboree. Enthusiasm is
up, ideas are flowing.
Until next time, may God bless and keep you.
Bill and Dee Nery
July 15-19, 2013 -- Aux Arc Park—Ozark Lock & Dam. (CofE Park)
Make your own reservations at Reserve America 1-877-444-6777.
August 19-23, 2013 -- Bull Shoals-White River State Park—
Section A. Make your own reservations 1-870-445-3629.
September 16-20, 2013 -- Woolly Hollow State Park at Greenbrier.
Make your own reservations 1-501-679-2098.
October 13-18, 2013 – Lake Catherine State Park, Adopt a Park
Cleanup Week. Check with Charles Shearer for your assigned Site.
November 11-15, 2013 – Petit Jean State Park. Section A.
Make your own reservations 1-501-727-5441.
December 12, 2013 -- Smokin-N-Style BBQ, Hot Springs, AR.
May our Lord ride with you as you travel.
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All Chapter Presidents and Assistant State Directors:
Please forward this to your Secretaries:
Paulette’s
Palette
A question was asked: When does my volunteer time start? When you leave home
going to your volunteer job until you return home. All this time plus mileage is
counted.
Another question: When I volunteer at Samborees, does my time count? Yes (but
not mileage to Samborees).
Our new phone numbers:
Arnie 479-644-6492.
Paulette 479-644-7461.
We had our best Friendship Campout yet!!! Our
members of Area 1 are the greatest, and we especially
want everyone to know how much we appreciate the
help, donations, hospitality, and friendship that Arnie and I hold very dear. Even though we get to see
some members only this one time per year, we count
you as close family.
Another question : Do we need two people to do a volunteer job? Answer is NO.
One person or a dozen is legal. The old rule was two or more but that has been
changed.
Please have your Chapter Secretaries keep a monthly record of their volunteer
hours/money/mileage. This should be from Jan thru Dec. 2013. Please have them to
your ASD by Jan. 15, 2014 (please do not send these to your ASD monthly). He/She,
will then send to us, and we will make a tally for the State. Remember, every hour
counts!!!!
Please do not hesitate to ask questions, there’s no such thing as a "dumb" question.
Have a great day, Bill & Dee Nery
GOOD SAM MALLARDS
We played a new (for us) game of “Urban Golf” during the Friendship. There were about 10 who were
willing to trust me when I said it would be a blast??
You lay out 9 or 10 holes but they are wacky. Trash
cans, trees, under an object or through a gap are the
flagged holes, and you get to decide if you’ve come
close enough. Sounds like a piece of cake, right?
NOT. Your ball is a tennis ball and your club is a
driver. And, tennis balls have a mind of their own
although I’m sure with practice you might become
fairly good at it!! You might want to practice up for
next year.
The Friendship ended on June 2; we arrived in northern IA on June 5. They were anxiously? awaiting our
arrival as the season had already started. This is a
new thing for this campground to have a host on site.
Yes, we do clean bathrooms but someone has to do it,
right!! Anyway, there are events going on each weekend until mid-September not to mention the car
races every Friday night.
Back to this newsletter, it’s really fun to get pictures
from your chapter showing the good times you’re
having at campouts, new parks, etc. Keep them coming. It’s also a good place to share Good Sam information that you think might not get to everyone otherwise. There are 2 good examples of this in this issue: Four free issues of a Camping World magazine
and information about each chapter’s volunteer
hours.
For the August & September 2013 issues please
address your articles to me at General Delivery,
Britt, IA 50423 or write your article as the body of an
email and send it to me at
[email protected].
Deadline each month is the 25th.
Paulette
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The Mallards discovered summer early at our June campout, which was
held at Village Creek State Park near Wynne. We had 7 rigs, with all but
one family present. Our hosts, Sherry and Joe Hoffpauir, kept us well fed
with homemade peach ice cream and cake Thursday, a great chicken
spaghetti pot luck Friday evening, lunch of spaghetti – and more fresh ice
cream – on Saturday, with Sunday breakfast rolls and coffee along with a
very nice devotional from Joe. Saturday evening we went out to eat at
Mike’s Restaurant in nearby Colt. This chapter’s members LIKE to eat!
Chapter members were involved in many activities all weekend: Most of
the time there was a game of Sequence or Hand and Foot going. Many of
us had a guided tour of Pat Havlik’s new Mini-Winnie motor home. Great
to have you back, Pat! Danny Hutchison had success fishing two evenings from his boat, while Dave Murray had worse luck bank fishing. He
caught a couple bream, but a whole lot of chigger bites. Pat Havlik and
Lenora Murray also found some unwelcome chiggers. A few members
went shopping in Forrest City. And, we all enjoyed the wildlife sightings.
Martha and William Hosto win for sighting the most deer: 1 Fri. morning, 1
Saturday, and Sunday a mother and 2 fawns.
After a great potluck Friday evening, President Danny Hutchison called
our business meeting to order, with an opening prayer from Martha Hosto.
Treasurer Sherry Hoffpauir reported. We sang Happy Birthday to Sherry
Hoffpauir. Danny read a thank you card from the Holy Rosary School for
our contribution in memory of Mike Havlik. The Standard Operating Procedures will be forwarded to the State Director for final approval this
month.
We elected Shirley Blackwell as our Vice-President for the remainder of
2013 by a unanimous vote. Lenora asked about service hours and will
report the results to the Arkansas State Director. Martha Hosto brought
two big jars full of pull tabs which Tommy Blackwell will take to Ronald
McDonald House. A big thank you goes out to Sharon Rush and Joseph
Mack for saving up so many tabs!
Martha Hosto moved and Shirley Blackwell seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. THANKS AGAIN to the HOFFPAUIRS for a great weekend.
Pat Havlik will host the July campout at Willow Beach Campground July
11-14. Bring something to go with her great hamburgers (she’ll bring
buns too).
Respectfully submitted, Lenora Murray
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THUNDERING SAMS
After having a large turn-out for the Spring Samboree and the Area Four Friendship Campout,
the group camping at Bull Shoals in June seemed small. The majority of our chapter members
were traveling or camp hosting. Six rigs made the trip and had a lot of fun visiting. We did some
flea market shopping, took an evening group tour of the lake on a pontoon boat, had a pot-luck
and a weinie roast. We also visited Gaston's Resort.
What we did best was eat LOTS of ice cream (every day). Instead of our traditional "black
shirt" (our "uniforms") group dinner we chose to have a group breakfast at the Village Wheet
Restaurant. Yum. We were all stuffed with biscuits and gravy, eggs cooked to perfection, home
fried 'taters, fluffy pancakes as large as our plates, homemade cinnamon rolls, and grits. We
may have had a small turn out but we had a great time.
DERRICK CITY GOOD SAM
We held our June meeting at the Wooly Hollow State Park on June 17-21. We had 10 rigs present and
enjoyed beautiful weather on beautiful Lake Bennett.
Monday we enjoyed visiting with JR and Louise Todd. Tuesday afternoon was our potluck with Lawrence & JD Henley joining us after driving in from Petit Jean. We also enjoyed
homemade ice cream, thanks to Sharon and Randy putting that together.
Wednesday afternoon everyone enjoyed hamburgers and fixings. We also enjoyed visiting with BoBo and Eleanor Holly on Wednesday. Thursday morning
everyone enjoyed biscuits and gravy. Thursday night was Roper’s restaurant
where we all had a good time, after which we had our regular meeting so many
could get an early start Friday morning.
Thanks so much for the Gibbons and Taweels stepping up to host! Our next
campout will be at Toad Suck (July 15 – 19) with Talleys and Dixons hosting.
Hope to see everyone there.
DRI WASH ‘n GUARD ®
Learn more at: http://www.3stepwaterlesscarwash.com/
email Ron & Sherril: [email protected]
Cell: 936-933-2247/Cell: 832-654-7101
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Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God.
ARKANSAS VETERANS CHAPTER
I apologize for having to postpone the last meeting, and I know that some
were not able to attend it. For those who would like to send in their dues,
please send them to: Lawrence Henley, P O Box 5063, Jacksonville, AR 72078.
We now have a seamstress in Arkansas One who will make vests for members
of the new AR Veterans Chapter. She is in the process of obtaining fabric and
other items needed. When a price has been set, she will let chapter members
know. She will also need each member’s size when the vest is ordered.
I am looking forward to seeing you next spring.
Jerry Webb, President
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BELLE POINT SAMS
On June 11, 2013 three rigs caravanned to Old Post Road Recreation Park in Russellville,
Arkansas and met up with 5 other rigs. Arnie led the caravanner’s on an adventure
through a very nice subdivision where we all got to practice our backing up skills. John
Martin with the help of a Magellan RV GPS led then and would have driven directly to the
park but due to poor signage ended up at the ball park next door and had to do a turn
around and come back to the park entrance. Pretty much everyone that came had some problems primarily due to poor signage.
Tuesday afternoon, the chapter provided hot dogs for the meal after the meeting and everyone
brought sides. Don Jones was the Grill Master and did an excellent job. Wednesday morning, the
chapter provided Sausage, Syrup & Butter and Ann Martin provided the pancake batter for a pancake
breakfast. Don Jones and John Martin were the Grill Masters this time.
Wednesday afternoon members elected to go to C J’s Hamburger Restaurant at about 4:00 p.m.
where the Martins were joined by family. When we all got back to the park, Johnny Martin made a
Peach Crisp with Sprite, and Otis and Sue Edwards provided Vanilla Ice Cream to go on the Peach
Crisp.
Thursday morning we had enough leftovers to have another pancake breakfast. Don & Iris Schroeder
came in from their North Carolina trip to take Otis & Sue Edwards’s site with all the shade.
Otis Edwards has learned he has a deep tissue infection; and, if it doesn’t start improving with medication, he will be admitted to the hospital.
Thursday evening, once the sun dropped below the trees, those remaining gathered around the
Schroeder’s site for a final social fellowship.
Secretary, Ann Martin
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ROCK CITY SAMS
On June 12, 2013. Rock City Sam’s held their June
meeting at Luxury RV Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Those attending were: Richard Armstrong, Steve & Donna Brown, Benny & Pam
Harrell, John & Pat Kincannon, Jim & Jennie
Mauldin, Stewart & Risa Russell, and Bob & Ann Scott.
2013
SAMBOREE
SCHEDULE
We arrived in Gulf Shores on Monday June 10 and stayed until June
17. We had plenty of things to occupy our time. Monday night for
dinner Stewart Russell brought the BBQ for a dinner potluck. As
usual, there were card games being played after dinner.
Tuesday we went to Lambert’s for lunch. Everyone had plenty to eat.
Wednesday we all went to the Gulf Shore Zoo.
Wednesday night Steve and Donna Brown cooked kabobs for everyone
for dinner. Everyone picked out their own chicken, shrimp, beef,
onions, tomatoes, potatoes and pineapple and then Steve cooked
them for us. They were fabulous!
Wednesday night we had our Chapter meeting after dinner.
Friday night was the balloon festival.
Everyone enjoyed going to see the hot
air balloons. Saturday night we all
cooked steaks out for dinner.
Once again Steve
Missouri
Fall Samboree
Theme: Meet us in Missouri
Date: Sep 26-29, 2013
Kansas
Fall Samboree
Theme: Let’s Go to the Fair
Date: Oct 3–6, 2013
Oklahoma
Fall Samboree
Theme: Once Upon a Time
Date: Oct 17-20, 2013
Texas
Spring Samboree
Theme: Pirates of the Carribean
Date: Apr 3-6, 2014
Louisiana
Spring Samboree
Theme:
Date: Apr 10-13, 2014
Arkansas
Spring Samboree
Theme: Arkansas County Fair
Date: Apr 17-20, 2014
and Donna cooked
breakfast for us. We
had pancakes and bacon on Sunday.
Steve and Donna Brown really did a wonderful job as
camp hosts this week! Steve has already checked
out the place and time for a return visit next year.
We had a wonderful week of fun and fellowship.
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ARKANSAS ONE
Arkansas One met at Cloud Nine RV Park in Hot Springs, June 20-23. It was our first visit to Cloud Nine, and we found it to be a really
nice facility with a gracious, welcoming staff. There was a Mississippi Mud Cake freshly baked and waiting for us. The sites were
neat, clean, and flowers were blooming in flower beds everywhere. The building was decorated, inside and out, with red white and
blue for the upcoming holiday. We enjoyed the inside air conditioning for meals and games and the outside porch for morning coffee.
Thursday night our hosts, Bruce and Donita Balfour fixed hot dogs. Afterwards we played
Mexican Train…a couple of rounds, just to refresh our memories of how to play. It didn’t take long before all of us were remembering
strategies for blocking others. Friday, the Balfours and Jingles went to Little Rock to Camping World for shopping and barbecue for
lunch, while the Weavers stayed in Hot Springs for appointments.
Saturday was pot luck luncheon. The Nibletts stopped by on their way to Sam’s for a hot dog for lunch. We convinced them to stay for lunch with us instead. Bud and Jean Wright and David and Brenda Miller came from Little Rock, and Kirk and Dolly Flanakin came from Hot Springs, so we had a really
good group for lunch and our meeting…and Donita finally let us have more than just a small bite of our Mississippi Mud cake that she decided to save for
Saturday! We had a good time visiting afterwards. Since some of us were leaving early Sunday and others had driven in just for the day, Donita also
shared a short devotion on Saturday about friendship and family, and how Good Sam is like family. (I got a text message from James on Monday…he
finally got his hot dog from Sam’s!)
Upcoming Campouts:
July: There won’t be an official campout because of many conflicts, but the Nibletts will be park hosting at Bull Shoals and said they wouldn’t mind if some
wanted to join them. (email: [email protected])
August 15-18, Lake Catherine State Park, Bud & Jean Wright, hosts (and park hosts) Reservations: 1-501-844-4176
September 19-22, tba
October 17-20: Merrisach Lake
Also, remember to keep up with your volunteer hours and report them to Bud Wright each month.
MAYFLOWER PILGRIMS
Mayflower Pilgrims June campout was held at Toad Suck Park June 20-22. There were 6 rigs present; we also had
two guest Bill & Joann Townsend. We enjoyed their company very much and are looking forward to them joining us
again. We also had visitors of children & grand-children coming & going. One member of our group got a year older
so we enjoyed birthday cake & ice cream. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOWARD!!!!! It was a good camp out and visit.
DO YOU RECOGNIZE THESE PLACES?
I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots.
You have to be in Cahoots with someone.
Apparently, you can't go alone.
I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no-one recognizes you there.
I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; you have to be driven there. I
have made several trips there, thanks to my children, friends, family and work.
I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump, and I'm not too much on physical
activity anymore.
I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to go, and I try not to visit there too often.
I've been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm.
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2013 ARKANSAS GOOD SAM STATE STAFF
STATE DIRECTOR (01/01/13)
STATE SECRETARY
Bill Nery (Dee)
1658 Treasure Isle Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-767-8075
1978668
501-282-9582 (Bill cell)
[email protected]
Paulette Smith (Arnie)
15554 Gann Ridge Road
Garfield, AR 72732
REGISTRAR
Linda Webb (Jerry)
P.O. Box 1115
Paragould, AR 72451-1115
Phone# (870)335-6220
[email protected]
STATE EDITOR
Paulette Smith (Arnie)
15554 Gann Ridge Road
Garfield, AR 72732
479-644-7461 cell
44494938
479-644-6492 Arnie’s cell
[email protected]
479-644-7461 cell
44494938
479-644-6492 Arnie’s cell
[email protected]
STATE TREASURER
Ann Scott (Bob)
13325 Willow Beach Road
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-3684
34463737
(501)416-2259 cell
[email protected]
STATE CHAPLAIN
Tom & Lois Anderson
P. O. Box 406
Carlisle, AR 72024
501-658-1803
41222217
870-534-6855
Cell 870-733-5779
SOUND MANAGER
Tommy Ferrell (Diane)
165 Cottonwood Lane
Monticello, AR 71755
870-723-3763
49538085
EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Orlan & Molly Abernathy
1105 Mayberry Cove.
West Memphis, AR 72301
870-733-2707
894009
STATE ELECTRICIAN
Kirk & Dolly Flanakin
500 Lakeshore Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-620-9757
1170844
STATE PATCH COORDINATOR
Ty & Mary Tyson
1679 Treasure Isle Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-767-8960
43614726
Cell: 501-276-1205
Paulette & Arnie Smith
15554 Gann Ridge Road
Garfield , AR 72732
479-644-7461 cell 44494938
479-644-6492 Arnie’s cell
[email protected]
AREA 2
AREA 3
(Crafts Coordinators)
Marzell & Curtis Carmickle
301 Ridge Road
Pocahontas, AR 72455
870-892-4836
2284366
SPECIAL EVENT COORD.
Shirley Freyaldenhoven
1200 E. Siebenmorgan Road
Conway, AR 72032
501-428-0200
326394
[email protected]
ASST. STATE WAGONMASTER
C. W. & Betty Hinton
1104 Mayberry Cove
West Memphis, AR 72301
870-735-3758
649496
AREA 1
Pat & Paul Smith
4639 Wilburn Road
Wilburn, AR 72179
501-691-3600 cell
54715958
501-362-4151 cell
[email protected]
REMEMBER
NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE:
THE 25TH
OF THE MONTH
STATE WAGONMASTER
James (Connie) & Mary Gerg
1411 W Highway 74
Marshall, AR 72650
870-448-3737
39588603
Assistant State
Directors
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR
& PIANIST
Lavon & Inell Pease
597 Richardson Road
Maynard, AR 72444
870-647-2320
43947944
cell (870) 219-4900
ASSISTANT HOSPITALITY
COORDINATOR
Elton & Virginia Robbins
131 Buttrum Rd.
Royal, AR 71968
501-767-2021
42424945
DOOR PRIZE COORDINATORS
Bernie Bauer (Judy)
28211 Highway 107
Cabot, AR 72023
Bernie cell 501-920-3784
Judy cell 501-412-8508
GAMES COORDINATOR (INSIDE)
GAMES CORDINATOR (INSIDE)
(#1) Girtie Van Hoveln (Tom)
909 W Main Street, #112
Jacksonville, AR 72076
501-454-9215
64926132
501-454-9176
[email protected]
GAMES COORDINATOR (OUTSIDE)
ASSISTANT ELECTRICIAN
Buzz Goodwin
PMB 262
1635 Higdon Ferry Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501-276-0292
2235164
PARK HOST COORDINATOR &
PHOTOGRAPHER
Bob Scott (Ann)
13325 Willow Beach Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-3684
34463737
(501) 416-0142 cell
COMMERCIAL & ASST. PARK
HOST COORDINATORS
Bud & Jean Wright
53 Cliffwood Circle
North Little Rock, AR 72118
501-753-5753
Cell:501-590-8715
817583
(#2) Pat Havlik
2017 Coker-Hampton Dr.
Stuttgart, AR 72160
870-673-1394
50103936
Doug & Helen Tinkle
96 Grant 533
Hensley, AR 72065
501 680-3470
46414991
501-680-3398 (Helen’s cell)
[email protected]
STATE SONG LEADER
Charles Wiggs (Melinda)
2501 Skyline Point
Jonesboro, AR 72404
870-972-0951
48831358
AREA 4
Lawrence & J.D. Henley
P O Box 5063
Jacksonville, AR 72078
501-749-3254
57757585
501-749-3254 cell
[email protected]
AREA 5
Bernie Bauer (Judy)
28211 Highway 107
Cabot, AR 72023
Bernie cell 501-920-3784
Judy cell 501-412-8508
[email protected]
AREA 6
Pamela Harrell (Benny)
12617 Clinton Road
North Little Rock, AR 72118
501-851-4446
29481371
501-658-1677 (Pamela’s cell)
[email protected]
HISTORIAN
Melinda Wiggs (Charles)
2501 Skyline Point
Jonesboro, AR 72404
870-972-0951
48831358
STATE WEBMASTER
Ronnie & Sue Mooney
3633 Independence Dr
Bryant, AR 72022
501-681-2343
43419555
[email protected]
THE ARKANSAS GOOD SAM HOME PAGE
www.arkansasgoodsams.com
IS FREQUENTLY UPDATED BY OUR WEBMASTER RON MOONEY.
Read the Arkansam News online.
Obituaries are also posted. To have an obituary posted online, please provide the Webmaster with name of the one who has passed, name and city of the funeral home handling
arrangements. Ron will then go to the funeral home’s website to obtain information for
posting on the Arkansas Good Sam Home Page.
Camping World was on the grounds at the AR Good Sam Spring Samboree and provided invaluable support with
seminars, RV’s on display, a well-stocked booth on the arena floor, and a complement of staff from the North Little
Rock store that included a mechanic whose calendar was full every day of the Samboree.
Samboree attendees made good use of the expertise brought to them by the associates attending the Samboree:
Store Phone Number:
Doug Cheek
Marty Stansbery
Robert Minnick
Blake Overturff
Emily Overturff
501-219-4420
Retail Store Manager
RV Sales
Customer Service
Mechanical Tech
Retail Sales Register
Extension 1101
Extension 1209
Extension 1121
Stop in the store and let these people know how much Good Sams appreciates all they do for the RV community.
Their help doesn’t stop at the Samboree; they’ll be glad to assist you in any way they can.