Golden Gate Chapter #1

The Golden Gate Chapter covers greater San Francisco Bay area. This extends to frequent gatherings with Gold Country Chapter 38.

(This page maintained by Joe Milner. Last modified: 1/14/2012 10:35:09 PMCentral time.)

To join Golden Gate Chapter 1, send $5.00 for one year's dues to Membership Chair, Peggie Bourdon,
1832 Garnette Dr.,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

A check should be made out to "Golden Gate, Chapter 1".

You will receive a chapter decal and a one year subscription to our newsletter, "The Bridge".

Please include your:
Full name(s)
Mailing address
Escapee number

Email address (Optional)
Phone number (Optional)

GOLDEN GATE CHAPTER HISTORY

Yesterday

The Golden Gate Chapter has the distinction of being the first local chapter of the Escapee organization. It all began under the palm trees of the Yuma Escapade on February 27, 1984.
More than 100 SKP's were present and were interested to join the chapter being formed by Don Lawrence. He had a crazy idea - that people would like to have a local organization to sponsor SKP "family" activities like rallies and luncheons. The Petersons put Don's idea on the agenda
at Yuma to see if it would work.

The first of four rallies that year was held at Watsonville on May 5-8, and was organized by Merrilyn Thompson. Only 11 rigs and 29 people attended that rally, but the SKP magic got the group going.
Don was elected first Chapter President, Wilma Jones Vice President and Merilyn became Secretary / Treasurer. Later rallies were held at Eureka May 24-28, Dixon June 21, and King City September 20-23.
These rallies set the pattern for many of the activities to follow - parking crew, potlucks, brown-bag luncheons, morning coffee and happy hour circle.
The early rallies also lead to a set of bylaws that form the basis for all later chapters.

One of the first activities of the new Chapter was to look into the feasibility of starting a Co-op park, now known as Park Sierra. It is located along Hiway 41, near Coarsegold and was completed in November 1991. John Hassler served as the Project Manager during the construction phase. Many individuals contributed their skills and time to build the sites, set up the utilities, construct the buildings and bake the cookies that fueled the workers.
Many current residents of the Co-op park hold joint membership in chapters 1, 31 (Central Coast) & 38 (Mother Lode).

Don Lawrence, our Chapter's founder, passed away in December, 2000.

GOLDEN GATE CHAPTER HISTORY TODAY

The Golden Gate Chapter sponsors 4-5 rallies per year, One luncheon per month, Chapter Row promotions at Escapades.
Quarterly newsletters keep the chapter members informed.
We are now venturing into cyberspace with this Web site.

TOMORROW

We welcome you to join us by sending an email to one of the officers, or showing up at a rally or luncheon.

Upcoming Rallies and Events

Chapter Voice Mail Information: 888-757-7701 ext. 8001

GOLDEN GATE CHAPTER LUNCHES
Lets do Lunch

Get together with other Escapees & socialize. Bring pictures & share camping experiences. Dress is casual. Meet at restaurant at Noon.
Wear your badge or a name tag.

2nd Saturday of the Month:

Hometown Buffet, 4735 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA
(in Westgate Shopping Center)

Map

Hosts: Donald Sarallo (408)261-2889 or (408)406-3700 e-mail: donsarallo@yahoo.com

Upcoming Rallies:

April 15-19, 2012 Western Area Rally for Escapees (WARE) - Grape Festival Fairgrounds, Lodi, CA

May 16-21, 2012 - Grape Festival Fairgrounds, Lodi, CA Hosts Needed

July 27-29, 2012 - Gilroy Garlic Festival at Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy, CA
Free RV Parking � no hook-ups
Shuttle busses available from parking area to festival
For information Contact Don Sarallo (408) 261-2889 donsarallo@yahoo.com or
Peggie Bourdon pbourdon@charter.net

September 20-23, 2012 Sugar Barge, Bethel Isle, CA Hosts Needed

October 25-29, 2012 - Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi, CA
Hosts: Jeanne & Ray L�Heureux / Co-Host needed

November 20-26, 2012 - Spring Fairgrounds, Los Banos, CA Hosts Needed

Rally Coordinator

Cindy DePremio, (831) 818-9320

PO Box 2605, Watsonville, CA 95077

Notes & Activities

Meals: A catered dinner & pot-luck are usually scheduled. Morning toast and coffee are provided, Happy Hour, bring your own snacks.

Games, tours, sight seeing and fellowship.

Rallies are usually held on Fairgrounds. Water & electric hookups are usually available.

(Bring extension cords & a water "Y".)

Chapter Officers

GOLDEN GATE CHAPTER OFFICERS - 2011-2012

Officers Phone / email

PRESIDENT

Janice Edwards (209) 217-6233

1102 N. Springbrook Rd #197, Newberg, OR 97132

NO EMAIL

VICE PRESIDENT/RALLY COORDINATOR

Cindy DePremio (831) 818-9320

PO Box 2605, Watsonville, CA 95077

SECRETARY

Jeanne L'Heureux (510) 919-1166

5085 Banff Park Ct., Fremont, CA 94538

TREASURER

Donald Sarallo (408)261-2889 or (408)406-3700

1625 Redwing Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

SUNSHINE CHAIR

Elise Anderson (408) 246-8927

3273 Lindenoaks Dr., San Jose, CA 95117

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Peggie Bourdon (805)543-2718 or (805)441-5547

1832 Garnette Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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(C) - JRM Edited 1/14/2012

For more information, please contact:

E-Mail: Peggie Bourdon / Membership Chair
Phone: Membership Chair at (805) 543-2718 or (805) 441-5547

Mailing address:
Peggie Bourdon / Membership Chair
1832 Garnette Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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