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Golden Gate Chapter #1

To join Golden Gate Chapter 1, send $5.00 for one year's dues to our Treasurer, Judy Ohling, PO Box 163, West Point, CA 95255
Check made out to "Golden Gate, Chapter 1".

You will receive a chapter decal and one years subscription to our newsletter.

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

E-mail 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.


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)

Chapter Officers

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For more information, please contact:

E-Mail: John Ohling / Membership
Phone: John Ohling / Membership at (209) 293-7007

Mailing address:
John Ohling / Membership
POBox 163
West Point, CA 95255

Chapter Photo Gallery

For more information visit our main website at http://goldengatechapter1pics.site.shutterfly.com.