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Texas Cushman State Meet
WE ARE ON FOR OCTOBER 11 2021
I am happy to report that there are NO PLANS TO CANCEL.
So, make your plans now get you registration completed and mailed right away. The form can be found on the Texas Cushman Club Inc web site. Remember the deadline for T shirt orders is a September 23rd Post Mark. Registration will get you a printed name tag and fast registration package pick with little or no waiting lines. The banquet will again be a juicy Rib Eye stake cooked on site.
We will be taking the Covid 19 virus seriously. Social Distancing will be practiced, the Display Building that we are using is large enough to spread everything out.

Taylor County and the surrounding counties have not shut down since this virus started and there are no plans form the County or City to do so at this time. But just in case we will refund all registrations and mail the T-shirts in the unlikely event that we are forced to cancel. Abilene is anxiously waiting our arrival as they really enjoyed our past visits. Don Page and Don Henry have great rides planned. We will have the pleasure of a sit down presentation on the Texas Cushman Club Inc history from Club member #1, Randolph Garner Wednesday evening. Get your registration in now. Look forward to seeing everyone, it’s been too long. Richard Kesselus, State President

Randolph Garner is TCC member #1. He attended the state meet in Brenham in 2014. There are some scans of his newsletters under the website tab of “Club History”. Our charter members had a great vision for our club. We look forward to seeing Randolph Garner speak on Wednesday evening. The time will be listed on the printed schedule in the registration packet.

     For the past 40 plus years, members of the Texas Cushman Club have participated in West Texas Fair Parade that marks the beginning of the West Texas Fair and Rodeo in Abilene, Tx.

    This year the following members participated:  Don & Judy Henry, Barton

Bergoon, Ted Grisham, Tommy Blackmon, Roy Stanley, new member Craig Bellis

and Don Paige. 

      Following the parade, all met at Sharon’s Barbeque for lunch and were joined by Gloria Henslee and Beth Doan.  Afterward, Don, Ted, Roy, Craig and Don Paige went on a 40+ mile country ride  led by Don Henry and followed by Judy Henry and Joellen Stanley. 

     It was great to see Roy Stanley back in the saddle after a long layoff and have new member Craig Bellis join us from the metroplex area. 

Thank to Don Paige for this report.

No new pictures but here are some past years:

Twisted Sister Ride

Leakey Texas

Arrive 9-23 depart 9-26

Rides will be on Friday. Saturday, and Sunday morning.

CAMPERS

The camp ground has a pavilion where we can meet and visit. Bring your own drinks and Chrysti can put it into her camper refrigerator. (Also Chrysti plans to bring chocolate chip cookies.)

On your trip down, I would advise you not to drive on 337 from Vanderpool to Leakey in a RV. Your brakes won’t be very happy-dangerious curves and up and downs. Great for scooter riding!

Motel/Cabins

The Historic Leakey Inn

527 S Hwy 83

Leakey Texas, 78873

There is not much shopping in this area. Lots of people come to play in the clean, clear, cool Frio river. We might join them one afternoon.

We have 10 rooms reserved. Google https://leakeyinn.com, then property search, and 3 pages of their rooms/ cabins will appear. Decide which one you would like to reserve and call 830-486-6007 to make reservation. You will probably go to voicemail. Leave a message including that you are part of the Texas Cushman Club group arriving on Sept 23 and departing Sept 26. Dallas, the owner, will call you back a little later. Sometimes it takes her awhile, but she will call back. Please don’t use the online reservation tool. While you are on the website, click on policies at the top of the page and read cancellation policy. This area is so busy that everyone has strict cancellation policies. I made my reservations today. I recommend you do the same. 98% of the rental properties in this area are on the Frio river. Nightly rates can get to $200 very quickly.

No pot luck is planned since Gene has arranged dining plans with several restaurants. We NEVER go hungry when we have our times together.

Gene Perry

972-768-1081

Sept. 13, 2021

Hello Cushman Folks!
A little info:

The Old Leakey Inn is .2 mile South of 337 on 83.
For those who have been asking about riding on Thursday afternoon, we can do 60 miles starting about 3:00. It’s a very good ride.
I will be there before noon on Thursday morning. My cell is 972-768-1081, but cell service is very spotty in that part of Texas. Real county is very large, but population is only about 3000. Leakey population is about 400.
See you there!
Gene

See you there!

The 39th State Meet will begin Oct. 11 in Abilene, Tx.

Please send your registration by Sept. 23 if you want to order a t-shirt. Also, preregistration will guarantee a PRINTED, personalized name tag.

IF you are not planning on attending, you need to send in your dues to Chrysti Love by Oct. 16 to remain a member of this great club of an exciting hobby – Cushman scooters- and the best people who are instant friends when they learn you can talk “scooter”.

Obituary for Ross Alan Murphy |
Ross Alan Murphy, 74, of Longview went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, August 23, 2021.
He was born in Claremore, OK on July 25, 1947 to Edwin and Georgie…
— Read on www.cammackfamily.com/obituary/Ross-Murphy

On August 24, 2021, Ross Murphy died of complications of CoVid. He spent his last days in a separate room in the same hospital as his loved wife, Barbara Stapleton Murphy. Barbara is still recovering from her bout with CoVid.

(I will add a link to his obituary when it has been published.)

According to Ross’s Face Book page: he was born on July 25, 1947. Ross married Barbara on December 16, 1966. They had 2 daughters, Jackie Gregston and Tracy Hicks.

Ross and Barbara joined in 1986. He began to be instrumental in the business of “just a little scooter club” in 1992 when he became an Area Director. From there, he served as President 1992-96. There were state meets in Cleburne, Marshall, and Sequin under his leadership. The club by-laws were drafted and voted into place on June 5, 1993.

In 1994 he was awarded the Founder’s Award. He served on the Board of Directors 1998-2001. 2004 and 2014 he took the job of Webmaster.

He served as the President of Cushman Club of America 2014-16.

Personal note from Chrysti Love: There have been so many friends who have posted sweet memories on Face Book. Raymond and I meet Ross and Barbara at the Draw, Tx ride in 1994. We were just getting started, and friendly people like them, drew us into the fun of the TCC. We joined in 1995. Not many people knew the area where I grew up – Lehman, Tx. But Ross had worked at the gas plant and he was glad to share memories of the shinnery and sand. Ross and Raymond spent many good times together. Ross rode with Raymond in our antique car during a Paris car show. We will all miss his positive attitude and smiling face. Our condolences to the family.

NEW PARTS at the Texas State Meet

The Texas State meet is just around the corner so here is a little information you should know about new parts variability at the Meet. You may have seen the Post about Arcadia Parts. Here is what has happened. Due to the Late Schedule for the South East Cushman Club right on top of us we will not have either of the major Cushman Vendors at our meet. Their location in Tennessee is right in the back door of both Arcadia and B&B. So, I cannot blame them for going there instead of coming to out meet. So here is the latest on New Parts. Steve at Arcadia has worked out a deal with Tommy Goode and Steve will ship the most often asked for parts to Tommy who has agreed to add that to his own parts and have them available at the Meet. Yes, we will have new parts available and if there is something that you want let me know and I will pass the information along. I am not privy to the deal between Steve and Tommy but will pass the information along to them. It will be best to make the request by email but again to not confuse the situation just let me know and I will pass the information along.

If you watch the factbook sites the California Club has rescheduled there meet at the same time as our meet. Just to VENT some it is too bad that the leadership of all the various clubs can’t work together to space things out to make all the meets available to everyone from anywhere.Looking forward to seeing everyone in Abilene. Watch for more information as we get closer to October

Richard Kesselus, TCC President

Raymond received this. We had looked into a class for me several years ago. At that time, I couldn’t take the class on my trike so I didn’t. Use the website if you need further information.

Be safe and as Ben Sargent says “Keep the shiny side up!”

I have learned the club does not have rooms blocked for the state meet. The following is our information. But we do not have a signed contract with any hotels. The Abilene Convention and Visitor Bureau had sent this list. These hotels are across town from the Expo Center.

Now for even more:

WE HAVE A VENDOR!

Tommy Goode will be conducting tables for Steve Lorenz of Arcadia Cushman. This is important news. Come with your list and buy to support your habit!

Please get your registration to Chrysti ASAP. Mail NO LATER than Oct. 1 so she will receive it. Early registration will also include a printed name badge provided by Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Also, remember to renew your membership by October 16 to receive the State Meet full-color magazine.