We welcome you as a visitor to our Cool Sams Chapter. To join a Chapter you must be a Good Sam Member. The following is an overview of some things about our Chapter that you might like to know. To join a Chapter you must be a Good Sam Member.

• Chapter Membership

1. Visitor(s) must attend two scheduled chapter campouts in their rig and then submit their application for membership.
2. The application is presented to the membership for a closed-door vote at the next regular meeting.
3. Visitor(s) will be notified by mail of the membership’s decision.

• Uniform

1. Chapter member’s uniform consists of a short sleeve white shirt with a Cool Sams Chapter emblem on the back. The shirt maybe purchased through the Chapter. A plain long-sleeved white shirt for winter wear is desirable.
2. Black pants, which are furnished by the member(s).
2. Black pants, which are furnished by the member(s).
4. Name tag, which may be purchased at a Samboree
5. Optional black jacket with Cool Sams Emblem on the back. The jacket may be purchased through the Chapter.

• Camping Calendar

1. A calendar showing the date and place for each monthly meeting furnished each member prior to the New Year which starts in January.
2. Cool Sams Chapter tries to meet on the second weekend of each month, usually arriving on Thursday and departing on Sunday.
3. A member planning to attend is to call the Wagon Master and let him or her know your arrival and departure dated, so a place may be reserved for you at the Campground.

• Meetings

1. Thursday….has no scheduled events. However, it is precious time of greeting old friends. Evening meal is either eating out or a salad supper in the club house.
2. Friday……..
(a) Morning coffee and some goodies are provided by the volunteer host/hostess. Sight seeing, shopping, crafts, games and conversation or other activities make up the day. Chapter Uniform is not a requirement.
(b) Reservations are made at a local Restaurant for the evening meal. Chapter Uniform is a requirement.
    Summer Weather: white tee shirt with emblem, black pants, name tag.
    Winter Weather: white shirt with or without emblem, vest, black pants and a name tag.
    Winter Weather: white shirt with or without emblem, vest, black pants and a name tag.
3. Saturday…..
(a) Morning coffee and goodies in the campground club house. At 10:00a.m. A business meeting is held with all members and Officers in attendance.
(b) Afternoon is free time for members for sight seeing, games or other activities.
(c) A covered dish evening meal is held (time TBA) in the club house. Bring your favorite dish to share with others.
(d) Then games, conversation or other activities concludes the evening.
4. Sunday……..Departure or????
5. A newsletter is mailed to each member before the next scheduled meeting.