The June newsletter, The Tarheel Traveler, is now posted on the website. Please select the Tarheel Traveler from your menu on the screen, then select the month you would like to read. Compliments to Lynda Brown, Newsletter Editor, and Bob Clark, 1st VP and great contributor. Complaints to Jim Cocke.
Thanks!
Jim
The club held the installation of the newly elected officers of Carolinas Unit of North Carolina today, Saturday, December 1, in Charlotte NC. Harold Kerns, Region 3 Past President, installed the new officers at Dilworth United Methodist Church’s new fellowship hall after a catered luncheon for fifty-one members. Everyone enjoyed seeing the beautiful new fellowship hall, had an excellent meal, and the Ballantyne Brass Quintet provided entertainment after the meal before the ceremonies.
The following are the new officers: Jim Cocke, President; Bob Clark, 1st VP; Linda Fishel, 2nd VP; Debbie Cocke, Treasurer; Lynda Brown, Correspondence Secretary; Janice Caskey, Recording Secretary; Ann Hall, Director; Ray Moser, Director; Joe Caskey, Director; Chuck Fishel, Director.
The retiring President Sandy Dowler announced the successful compilation of the club’s first Merit Award application with over 5,000 points amassed, more than 1,000 above the required points for the Merit Award. Sandy worked hard throughout the year to place Carolinas Unit on firm footing to be able to maintain this award eligibility for the upcoming years. Sandy encouraged members to continue attending the Region 3 rallies, IBT meetings, and International Rallies. Volunteering, participating in activities, and attending workshops all contribute both to the members’ enjoyment and to the success of the events. WBCCI recognizes the value of this participation with points toward the Merit Award.
First Vice-President Bob Clark announced the luncheon and rally locations for 2008. Bob remarked the locations reflect the input from membership at the 2007 Winter luncheons and encouraged all members to attend every function.
Jim Cocke, President for 2008, opened his remarks by recognizing and thanking every Past President of our club for their leadership and provision for the club’s future. He asked every past officer and current member to help in the direction of our club. He said his role as President is not one to which he had aspired but was glad he was asked to take. Jim promised to do his best to listen to the membership and told the members they have to provide the input. He emphasized the strong leadership, fellowship, and camping values represented in the club’s membership. The luncheon ended after Jim’s remarks.
The next club event will be the January luncheon meeting at Golden Corral - Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem, NC.
[see the pictures from the 2007 Officers Installation Luncheon at Menu/Pictures of Our Club]