Trillium Trails

Next Outing

September 18^th to 21^st, 2008 at Woodland Park, Sauble Beach. Camping Fee is $31.00 per night payable as you enter the park. Saturday is the Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers. You will need to prepare something for the potluck supper for Saturday. For further info please refer to the flyer that was in your last newsletter.

Proposed Slate of Officers

September is our Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers. This meeting will be held at Woodland Park in Sauble Beach. As Immediate Past President it is my duty to provide a slate of officers. The following people have agreed to stand for the office beside their name. This is only a recommended slate and each and every office is open to nominations from the floor.

President Bill and Marlene Miles

Vice President Sandy and David Rung

Secretary Bev and Bob Dudley

Treasurer Volunteer needed

Bruce Binks will not be continuing as Treasurer, he has elected to step down due to his health.

Clayt & Dorothy Ruppel

Happy Birthday in September

02 Maurice Wicks

05 Carole Catherwood

09 Barry Barton

13 Larry Massey

21 Fran Keating

What, another candle on the cake!

OTT’s 15^th Anniversary

Flamboro Valley RV Resort was the site of our August outing. This was a special occasion as we celebrated OTT’s 15^th Anniversary. On Tuesday evening a wine and cheese party brought attendees together for happy hour. Mother Nature continued the summer’s pattern of generous rainfall and that found us ducking for shelter occasionally.

On Wednesday the chefs fed us humongous sausages on a bun. They were satisfying and delicious. Disregarding the clouds, the golfers eagerly sped off to Pineland Golf Course. A few raindrops did not deter their enthusiasm. Chatting about summer experiences, and the clatter of knitting needles, my own included, kept everyone busy. Cool evenings were spent around a blazing campfire. Most of the world’s problems were solved by the time the fires were extinguished.

Thursday dinner menu included a variety of meat and an array of salads prepared by the ladies. Dessert was a beautiful cake, decorated in red and white. It was donated and cut by Marg and Ed Ellis, whose ambition 15 years ago was to start a WIT Club in Ontario. They also surprised us when they arrived in a new coach, proudly offering tours during the campout. On Thursday morning, President Bill called a meeting to order. Several issues were discussed. GNR had been a successful and fun time for those who attended. Bill hoped that he, Marlene and the coach would be at Woodlands in September.

On Friday morning we assembled for coffee, muffins and goodbyes. Some returned home, while a group of 5 travelled to Science Hill for the weekend.

Barb Watkins

Membership

It’s that time of year once again. Annual membership dues of $25.00 (as approved at the last meting) should be paid to the Treasurer, at the Annual General Meeting being held at Sauble Beach in September. If you are not attending this outing please be sure to have your membership fees paid by the end of October or be subject to a penalty of $5.00.

Happy Anniversary in September

03 Clayt & Dorothy Ruppel 26 years

05 Bob & Jean Muirhead 55 years

14 Jim & Fran Keating 40 years

Secretary’s Report

As I write this Bob and I are on the road enjoying south western U.S.A. We toured Amana and rode a train in Boone, Iowa, then it was on to Nebraska where we saw a real Sod House, Pony Express Office, toured “Strategic Air & Science Museum” and visited the State Capital. We have seen many wonderful sites. At present we are in Williams, AZ and we both feel that though the Grand Canyon is spectacular Moab, UT wins hands down for it’s diversity. Tomorrow it is off to New Mexico.

The pictures from the August Outing have been posted to the Web-Site. Please, someone take pictures at Woodland Park as we will not be there. Look forward to seeing everyone in October at Galvin Bay.

We do check our email every day or so as most parks have wi-fi… so don’t be strangers.

Christmas at Galvin Bay

October 16^th to 19^th, 2008. This is the Club’s Christmas Celebration and is restricted to Members Only. Maurice 7 Marilyn Wicks are the Wagon Masters and would like to hear from your by October 9^th.

See enclosed flyer for full details.

TW0 GLASSES OF WINE

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 glasses of wine theory...
A professor stood before his philosophy class with some items on his desk in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "YES."

The professor then produced two glasses of wine from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed

."Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things; your family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions; things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else; the small stuff. If you put the sand into the jar first", he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the good things that are important to you.
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18 holes. Do one more run down the ski slope. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first; the things that really matter. Set your priorities . The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the wine represented.

The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of glasses of wine with a friend."