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Florida Gateway Chapter 27

Chapter 27 was organized on March 7, 1990. A chapter provides a framework for SKP members to meet on a local level, and Chapter 27 does this well. We have monthly luncheons from November to May, along with 2 rallies (Spring and Fall). Remember, all SKPs are welcome at all of our activities. Our dues are $5 per year, and our membership year is 1/1 to 12/31, with dues due no later than 4/30 of the next year. We publish a newsletter, "The Avenue" with 3 issues per year. The majority of our members are not Florida residents. They are Escapees who enjoy spending the winter months here because: · Florida winters have warm days and cool nights while most of the country is cold. · There is so much to see and do: o There is The Mouse House and other amusement parks, wilderness areas, a large variety of birds (egrets, eagles, flamingos, herons, etc.), alligators, snakes, the Florida panther, campfires with friends, boating and swimming (lakes, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico), State and Federal Parks.

Upcoming Rallies and Events

Chapter Voice Mail Information: 888-757-7701 ext. 8027

Escapees Florida Gatherings for Lunch:

First Thursday (November to May), 11:30 a.m. at Barnhill's, 10301-3202 US Hwy 441 South, (Lake Square Mall), Leesburg. Louise Smitherman (352) 603-1768, Lsmithe at escapees dot com.

Second Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. at Golden Corral, Vineland Rd at I-4 and 535. Sy/Flo Sandick (407) 390-0084, syandflo at mindspring dot com

Third Thursday, 2:00 P.M. at Homer's Buffet in Sebring. Tom/Nancy Ranck (417) 859-6324

When: November 9 to 12, 2008.
Where: Sumter Oaks, Bushnell, FL.
Camping Fees - SKP rates, no pre-registration.
Rally Fee - Details to follow.
Hosts: - Larry & Carolyn Jarvis. Please let them know that you are coming: telephone 716-625-9795, 716-949-1686, email jarvissr@aol.com

Where: Olde Mill Stream, Umatilla, FL.
When: March 12 to 15, 2009
Hosts:Jan & Mary Ziegengeist, and Rich & Marie LaFrate.
Details will be posted later.

Chapter Officers

President: Larry & Carolyn Jarvis, SKP No. 16479, Email: jarvissr@aol.com.

Vice-President: Carol Mercer, SKP No. 87227, Email: .

Treasurer: Larry Forbes, SKP No. 37796, Email: mlforbes@escapees.com.

Secretary: Marilyn Forbes, SKP No. 37796, Email: mlforbes@escapees.com.

Historian: Carolyn Jarvis, SKP No. 16479

Newsletter: Larry & Louise Smitherman, SKP No. 12927, Email: ssmithe887@aol.com

Webmaster: Larry Forbes, SKP No. 37796, Email: mlforbes@escapees.com.

For more information, please contact:

E-Mail: Larry & Marilyn Forbes
Phone: Larry & Marilyn Forbes at Summer (352) 250-2558, Winter (352) 589-9459.

Mailing address:
Larry & Marilyn Forbes
139 Rainbow Drive #3920
Livingston, TX 77399-1039