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was purchased with the exception of this year in Armstrong. No new hats were available. Larry and I felt bad and had a hat specially made and presented it to Tony Cumming. Wear it in good health Tony. A catered surprise dinner was enjoyed by


all who attended. Te hall was decorated in fall motif. Fall coloured cloths and leaves adorned the tables with candle centerpieces and specially made placemats at each setting. Each table had a placecard with the name of the town that each Chilliwack Valley Sam member hailed from. When arriving for dinner each couple drew a name and sat at that table. Each couple got to socialize with someone they may not have known before. Dinner consisted of a pig roast, and whole


Chilliwack Valley Sams


By Lynn Henderson, Secretary/Treasurer/Historian larlyn@lookieloo.net


Te sun was shining and 49 rigs attended the BC Good Sam Provincial Fall meeting held at Sunshine Valley on September 9-11 with the host Chapter Chilliwack Valley Sams arriving a day early to coordinate the event. Host members were recognized by the yellow “host” badge they wore. A lot of work and special attention was given to make this event one to remember. When


each rig arrived, a registration envelope was given, and a special keychain memento of this event made by Chilliwack Valley Sams was also included. Tuesday morning coffee and cookies were the start of the day. Te first day’s


special event planned was a seminar on RVing the Baja and was well attended. In the aſternoon a rousing game of Bean Bag Baseball brought out all the athletes. Loud cheering for their teams brought other campers in the park out of their rigs to watch the game. In the aſternoon many gathered around several rigs for happy hour. In the evening an ice cream social brought out all with a sweet tooth. A presentation from PADS followed and was held with full attendance. Two working dogs were brought to demonstrate the good work that PADS does. Donations were accepted at this time. Wednesday morning coffee and cookies were again served. A cribbage


tournament was held with many people participating. Te Provincial President’s meeting was held at 10:30am and was well attended. In the aſternoon an RV seminar was given by Chilliwack Valley Sams Chapter member Henry Kozminski with his assistant and wife Barb. Tis was very well attended and lots of questions asked and answered. Henry gave us some very good tips on safety that a lot of us weren’t aware of. I was the MC for the evening and told the audience a story of a fellow


Good Samer Larry and I met at a Samboree in Manitoba several years ago who collected hats. Finding out that Larry and Lynn were the Provincial Storeskeepers he asked if they had the famous Good Sam Highway hat as it had been discontinued and was now a collector hat. At each BC Samboree a new hat


roasted chickens. Te pig was supplied by Tasty Honkin and was brought in whole, in an oven on a trailer and then prepared as pulled pork in front of you as you were served outside. Te rest of the dinner was served inside and


was prepared by the hands of the Chilliwack Valley Sam’s members: baked potatoes, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, Caesar salad, homemade buns, and apple crisp for dessert. Tose that needed Gluten-free buns and dessert were also taken into consideration. For an extra special treat, homemade wine was donated by Chilliwack Valley Sams members Erla and Louis and was served by the CVS men wearing a white service towel on their arm, looking very professional, I might add. Each Chilliwack Valley Sam member was dressed in black trousers, white shirt or blouse and of course our unmistakable maroon-coloured vest that’s been copied by others; don’t we feel proud. Aſter dinner, we were entertained by Joei


Carlton Hossack, author, lecturer, adventurer, and entertaining speaker. At times you could hear a pin drop as all listened to Joei tell us about her adventures to Morocco. Aſter the entertainment, the charity wine


raffle basket donated by Chilliwack Valley Sams members was drawn. Also collected by Chilliwack Valley Sams members were wonderful door prizes, such as outdoor fireplaces, folding table and chairs, surge protectors, BC Good Sam Stores certificates, and many many more. Te night ended with many compliments for the hard work that was put into this event. I wished everyone safe travels wherever


the road should lead them. Chilliwack Valley Sams, you went above and beyond. An event not to be forgotten! e


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