| S*M*A*R*T Special Military Active Retired Travel Club |
AT Large Region
| Includes all of the states |
| Regional Director Paul Rider afchap@gmail.com Assistant Regional Director Craig Christen ctchristen@earthlink.net |
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| Greetings from the newly chartered “SMART Traveling Squares”, the latest addition to the At-Large Region. While at the National Muster in Centre Hall, PA, Skip Cottrell noticed my Shrine emblem on the front of the rig and asked me about forming a Masonic Chapter within SMART. Skip asked those in attendance if they would be interested in forming a Chapter and when they agreed the task of forming a new chapter was started. After many e-mails and phone calls we finely submitted the paperwork to be chartered. Since the Spring Board of Directors meeting was cancelled, the Executive Committee decided to use the electronic media to review and approve the formation of the Chapter. We do appreciate the efforts of each member of the BOD for this achievement. Who says that you can’t teach old dogs new tricks? THANK YOU. Currently we have 8 members and are open to all Master Masons and Ladies with Masonic affiliation, (i.e. O.E.S., Daughters of the Nile, White Shrine, etc.) to join. We’ll hold our first official meeting at the National Muster in Shawnee, OK with election of Officers being the first call of business. Our current Pro-tem officers are: President John Farrell 479-855-4778 smartrnr@cox.net Vice President Roger Meyer 580-481-9695 rkmeyer@swoi.net Secretary L. Skip Cottrell 570-756-7547 skip@nep.net Treasurer Harry Smith 850-863-5542 hksmith@cox.net Muster Master Donald Daniel 405-613-3529 honneymann@pldi.net If you would like to be a charter member of the SMART Traveling Squares, you have until May 1, 2011 to get your application into the Secretary. If you have questions or would like an application, please contact any of the officers above. Safe travels and hope to see to see you down the road. John Farrell President Pro-tem |
SMART FULLTIMERS
The SMART FULLTIMER chapter is an at-large chapter for SMART members who live full-time in an RV.
FULLTIMERs have no house they "go back to" at some point during the year. Some may have a home-base in the
way of an RV port somewhere while others may have no home-base at all -- some may travel to only a couple of
locations during the year while others may rarely or never visit the same place twice. Members of the FULLTIMER
chapter may also be members of other at-large chapters, or of local chapters around the country. The common
factor among FULLTIMER chapter members is that their RV is their only home.
The focus of the FULLTIMER Chapter is on fellowship rather than on structure. Chapter meetings are held just
before and during the annual SMART National Muster. That is when we are able to have the most FULLTIMERs in
the same location at one time, and by arriving for a pre-muster before the National Muster, we are more likely to be
able to park near one another to facilitate our chapter fellowship. We encourage members to publicize their travel
plans in the FULLTIMER Chapter quarterly newsletter, and to take advantage of every opportunity to meet with
other FULLTIMERs throughout the year wherever they may be. These mini-musters are great opportunities for
fellowship among small groups of FULLTIMER Chapter members. SMART members may be associate members of
the FULLTIMERs if they do not currently reside 100% of the time in an RV, but have done so in the past or are
interested in doing so in the future.
If YOU are a SMART member who is living in an RV 100% of the time, we invite you to join our fellowship in the
SMART FULLTIMER Chapter!
The SMART FULLTIMER chapter is an at-large chapter for SMART members who live full-time in an RV.
FULLTIMERs have no house they "go back to" at some point during the year. Some may have a home-base in the
way of an RV port somewhere while others may have no home-base at all -- some may travel to only a couple of
locations during the year while others may rarely or never visit the same place twice. Members of the FULLTIMER
chapter may also be members of other at-large chapters, or of local chapters around the country. The common
factor among FULLTIMER chapter members is that their RV is their only home.
The focus of the FULLTIMER Chapter is on fellowship rather than on structure. Chapter meetings are held just
before and during the annual SMART National Muster. That is when we are able to have the most FULLTIMERs in
the same location at one time, and by arriving for a pre-muster before the National Muster, we are more likely to be
able to park near one another to facilitate our chapter fellowship. We encourage members to publicize their travel
plans in the FULLTIMER Chapter quarterly newsletter, and to take advantage of every opportunity to meet with
other FULLTIMERs throughout the year wherever they may be. These mini-musters are great opportunities for
fellowship among small groups of FULLTIMER Chapter members. SMART members may be associate members of
the FULLTIMERs if they do not currently reside 100% of the time in an RV, but have done so in the past or are
interested in doing so in the future.
If YOU are a SMART member who is living in an RV 100% of the time, we invite you to join our fellowship in the
SMART FULLTIMER Chapter!
The AT-Large Region is the largest and most diverse
region of all of the Regions of SMART. It is made up of
seven Chapters designed by purpose rather than location.
The largest chapter is the Fulltimers who are composed of
SMART members who have no house and live full time in a
Recreational Vehicle (RV). The next chapter by size is the
Nomads. They may have a house but they live in their RV
at least 6 months of the year. The Computer Users are
those who want to learn more about using computers on the
road. The Duffers are our golfers from all of the regions.
It is their responsibility to hold a tournament at each
National Muster. The Solos are those members who are
single, either unmarried or have lost their spouses. Our
newest chapter is the Traveling Squares. These members
have Masonic Affiliation. Lastly, our STAR chapter is
composed of our best SMART Recruiters. As you can see,
an At-Large chapter can be started with any group of five
members with a common interest. Let us know what kind of
chapter you would like to see.
region of all of the Regions of SMART. It is made up of
seven Chapters designed by purpose rather than location.
The largest chapter is the Fulltimers who are composed of
SMART members who have no house and live full time in a
Recreational Vehicle (RV). The next chapter by size is the
Nomads. They may have a house but they live in their RV
at least 6 months of the year. The Computer Users are
those who want to learn more about using computers on the
road. The Duffers are our golfers from all of the regions.
It is their responsibility to hold a tournament at each
National Muster. The Solos are those members who are
single, either unmarried or have lost their spouses. Our
newest chapter is the Traveling Squares. These members
have Masonic Affiliation. Lastly, our STAR chapter is
composed of our best SMART Recruiters. As you can see,
an At-Large chapter can be started with any group of five
members with a common interest. Let us know what kind of
chapter you would like to see.
| SMART Duffers Chapter was formed to provide a social/travel chapter for the exclusive use and enjoyment of all SMART National members interested in golf. The chapter duties include assisting the National Muster Master in setting up and running a golf tournament when requested. |
| The S*T*A*R Chapter (SMART TOPS AT RECRUUITING) is a unique Chapter as it is the only one which requires a pre-requisite to be eligible for membership. The Chapter is open to all SMART members who have recruited at least 5 members. Upon verification by HDQS that the 5th member has been recruited, an invitation to join the S*T*A*R Chapter is forthcoming. Achieving that 5th recruitment also earns the individual one year prepaid National dues. Happy & successful Recruiting! Jay R. Maust; # 6100; Pres. S*T*A*R Chapter |