Topeks Topics

March 2026 Newsletter

Next Meeting: March 22, 2026

Pizza Parlor, 1401 NE Seward, Topeka KS

TOPEKS CAMPING CLUB MINUTES
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
 Christmas Party – Topeka, KS

Opening: President Shannon Thompson called the meeting to order at 1:20 pm.

Roll Call:    13 families were present.

Guests: None

Treasurer Report: Russ Thomann gave the Treasurer’s Report:

Checking $ 721.25

  Deposit $ 0.00

Expenses $ 148.04 Halloween, Margaritas

Balance $ 573.21

Old Business:

Camping dates were finalized for 2026.

Officer Elections:

Teresa Diaz – President

Terry Christensen – Vice-President

Kristen Christensen – Secretary

Kim Hauser – Treasurer

We reviewed the Halloween campout activities.

New Business:

A $50.00 donation will be given to the church for its use during the Christmas Party.

Pay Russ (now Kim) for your 2026 Topeks dues.

Genevieve was going to come to the party but fell the morning of. Hope she is doing well.

November and December Birthdays were recognized.

Betty Siple turned 101 years old in December. Happy Birthday, Bette!

Russ Fritz and Martha Pelton wanted to come to the party but were at a

Hospice Memorial in remembrance of Tracy, who passed away in October.

Meeting Adjourned: Meeting adjourned at 1:29 pm.

NEXT MEETING:

March 22, 2026 – 1:00 PM, Pizza Parlor, 1401 Seward Ave, Topeka KS.

January Birthdays:                 January Anniversaries:

Carole Tozier      01/01     None

Janet Homan         01/04

Ella Harrop         01/10

Dave Tozier         01/12

Brenda Perry        01/25

Jamie Burnett       01/29

Joyce Neiswender     01/30

February Birthdays: February Anniversaries:

Ben Boxx            02/09     Josh & Tara White         02/01

Ronda Theroff       02/26     Jim & Dawnda Bower       02/14

Sherry Small        02/27     Bruce & Becky Tomlinson 02/28

TOPEKS                                02/08/1964

                                                62 YEARS

March Birthdays: March Anniversaries:

Jack Diaz           03/02     Bill & Linda Liggett      03/27

Mila Thomann        03/05         

Josh White          03/15

Leo Perry           03/19

2026 Topeks Camping/Meeting Schedule:

March 22, 2026 - Meeting - Pizza Parlor – 1:00 pm

1401 NE Seward, Topeka KS 66616

April 24 – 26, 2026 – Campout at Melvern Outlet – Loop B - Crockpot Meals

May 15 – 17, 2026 - Pomona Outlet – Good Old Fashioned Pot Luck

June 26 – 28, 2026 - Pomona Carbolyn – Bring your favorite Salad to share

July 24 – 26, 2026 – Clinton Lake – Cedar Ridge – BBQ from Jason & Jamie

Last Name A – L – Side Dish and Last Name M – Z - Desert

August 21 – 23, 2025 – Pomona Lake – Michigan Valley – BYO Sandwiches

Last Name A – L – Desert and Last Name M – Z – Side Dish

September 25 – 27, 2026 – Lake Perry – Rock Creek Peninsula

BYO Hot Dogs/Brats. Last Name A-L – Side Dish and M-Z - Desert

October 16 – 18, 2026 - Melvern Outlet – Loop B - Chili Cookoff

Those not making Chili, Last Name A-L – Desert and M-Z – Side Dish

December 6, 2026 – Christmas Party – Location is TBD. Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots – For $5 - $7 gift exchange, gift beginning with the letter ‘M’, Food is TBD.

** You can Make Reservations in Federal Parks 6 Months Out **
April – October 24
May – November 15
June – December 26
July – January 24
August – February 21

September– March 25

October – April 16