Dave and I are just arriving home from a 12 day journey.  I realize, for some of you, this is no big feat but; for us ..... well let's just say we are glad to be home.  The Vermont Samboree was attended by the Bonneau/Murrays, Spoffords, Berwick (and Peggy) and the Allens.  A great time was had by all of our member families.  Especially exciting was the patriotic show that was presented on Saturday night; many a tear was shed. Taking winning ribbons in Vermont were: Berwick for horseshoes and Murray for cribbage and skillet toss.  The Vermont attendees then headed to NH for the NH Samboree.  This group was also joined by the Clarks, Lee and Ronnie Spofford, McCleans and the Farnsworths . Also joining the group were two couples from New York (invited by Elliot), a couple from Pelham, and also another from Vermont.  The couple from Pelham are considering membership.  Both the couples from New York and Vermont will be voted on after their second meeting.  Ribbons were won in NH by Janice Murray, both Elliot and Deb Farnsworths, both Everett and Gert Clark and Mike Berwick. Our Saturday potluck was a huge success with several guests attending including Mike and Dale Wood, Director from the state of Vermont.  At  our Chapter meeting it was decided to form a by law review committee.  At present David Allen has accepted the appointment.  If you are interested please email your president.  A budget review committee is also being formed to review the past 12 months of the budget as per our by-laws.  We need 3 members for this purpose.  Marie Allen has accepted an appointment.  If you are interested in serving on this committee please contact your president.  The board of directors will be meeting at the Oktoberfest.  For those attending Oktoberfest please review the next newsletter for cost information updates.  Also plan on signing up to assist at this event.  Dave and I will not be attending the September campout.  The meeting will be conducted by Vice President, Sheila McClean.  To all of those attending....have a great time!  See you in October