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2016 Rally Photos

Parking, Shuttle and Registration

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Chapters were assigned a block of parking spaces. At Greeley, all RVs had water and electric hookups and most had sewer hookups. There were frequent shuttles to the main building. When Campers arrived, they went to the main building and registered.

Next to the registration was Good Sam Sales area with pins, t-shirts, hats, etc.

Games

Throughout the 4 day period there are many games and that you can participate in. There are table games, Mexican Train, puzzles, Card Bingo and the Good Sam version of Bingo , called Samgo. There are also outside games that you must register to play: Bean Bag Baseball, Washer toss, Bocce Ball. There was also a tractor Blind Man Obstacle course. The driver is blind folded and the person behind him gives the driver instructions.

Vendor Sales

We had the following vendors:

All Pro Water - John Michael

Beanie Haven Larry & Marsha Yardberry

Camping World - RVs on display outside

Colorado Beef Council

Colorado Corn Growers

Colorado Heights (Campground)

Dogs for the Deaf

Emily Hansen - finger nail supplies, etc

Gypsy wagon

Masa Medical Transport - Lynn Arenson

Mountain Man Candies- Lyle Riplie

Originals by Becki

RV Makeovers (was outside)

Tupperware - Lori Mueller

Virtually Vintage Studios

Chapter Sales

At the Samboree many chapters sell food, and have raffles. Arapahoe Sams held a raffle and sold water.

On Thursday noon there were the following food items: - Brats (New Directions);

Root Beer Floats (Tumbleweeds); Desserts (Coyote Sams)

On Friday there were the following food items: Gumbo (Aspen Leave Sams);

Sloppy Joes (Colorado Highlander); Popcorn (Arapahoe Sams);

On Saturday there were the following food items: Sloppy Joes (Colorado Highlander Sams);

Nachos & lemonade (Kissing Camels); Watermelon (Coyote Sams); Popcorn (Arapahoe Sams)

On Sunday there were Sausages ( Aerospace Sams) to go with the pancakes.

Activities, Crafts, Seminars, Demonstrations

Thursday: Computer Seminar - Jeff Towne,

Lanyards for Glasses - Marlene Rutz, Originals by Becki - Doris Nigh

Friday: Craft-Card Making - Claire Brodeur,

Masa Medical Transport - Lynn Arenson, "RV interiors" - Donna

Saturday: Craft-Pin Cushion - Paula Knudson, Masa Medical Transport - Lynn Arenson,

Computer Seminar - Jeff Towne, Craft Fair, All Pro Water - John Michael,

Hospitality, Donuts, Ice Cream, Sunday Breakfast

Each morning the State supplies free coffee.

Thursday and Friday mornings there is a hospitality hour with cookies supplied by the chapters.

Saturday mornings is donut time, which were supplied by and serviced by the Good Luck Sams.

Saturday afternoon, there is an ice Cream Social with free ice cream and toppings.

The Sunday pancake breakfast is put on by the Chapter Presidents

King and Queen

Jackie & Vickie Cryer from New Directions Sams

were crowned King and Queen for 2016.

Golden Halo Award

? was chosen for the Golden Halo Award for 2016.

TBD

Charities

Attendees bring non perishable food to be donated to the local food bank

One of our fun fund raisers for charities is our Jail.

Members pay for a jail warrant to put someone in jail

and convicts must pay to get out of Jail.

This year we raised the following:

Horse Races Income - 19.50

Jail & Bail 165.00

Cake Walk 77.00

Book Sales 81.75

Parking 250.00

Silent Auction 1380.00

Wednesday Evening

On Wednesday evening, We had free Hot Dogs followed by Card Bingo

Pet Parade and Judging

Thursday

Thursday Evening Opening Ceremony

At the beginning of the Opening Ceremony is the

presentation of the flag by the American Legion Post #18.

The Parade of Flags starts with the visiting state officers, out of state visitors followed

by the Colorado Chapter Presidents and finally Colorado State Officers.

Later there were Music by the Sweet Adeline's, sponsored by Coyote Sams and

door prizes. We played a Good Sam version of Bingo called Samgo.

Out of State Officers

Harold and Rosalie Jacklin from Utah, the Regional Director

Brent & Jean North, Utah Deer, State Director

Allen & Louise Austin, Utah Wagon master, Deer Sams

Mike Bila, & Paula Knudson, Wyoming State Director, Whirlwinds Sams

Carla Gries, Nebraska State Director

Colorado State Officers

Chapter Presidents

State Meeting

Twice a year a state meeting is held. The first meeting in the spring is just for the State Officers.

The second one is held at the Rally and the Chapter Presidents are required to attend.

The information on the following year's Rally are presented

and the Chapter Presidents vote on the venue.

Friday Afternoon Ladies Tea

Carolyn Hall, State Director put on a fabulous Ladies Tea.

The ladies wore their favorite hats.

Friday Evening

Huberville Karaoke sponsored by the New Direction Sams.

That was followed by Samgo (Bingo) and door prizes.

Cake Walk

On Saturday afternoon, we have the cake walk, which is a variation of

musical chairs. Each chapter donates a cake. You march around in a circle

and when the music stops, you land on a numbered star. A number is

then drawn and the winner gets to choose a cake.

Saturday Evening Banquet

On Saturday evening, we held our annual banquet.

This event is included in the package price and is a catered affair.

Saturday Evening Entertainment

There was a roast for our director Orbin Hall given by ??.

Music by: Larry & Melissa Beahm "One More Time" sponsored

by "Pikes Peak Traveland" of Colorado Springs.

Church

On Sunday their is a church service.

Blood Drive

Memorial Balloon Release

On Thursday, balloons were released in memory of departed loved ones.

Our Chaplain, Dan Bechold also led the Sunday Church.

See the InMemoriam page for as list of those remembered