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We received two wonderful tributes to Roy Platz and are so grateful to Al Singleton and Bill and Marilyn Harvey for their poignant remembrances. To their beautifully chosen words we would like to add a special note to Ellamae Platz. You can take pride in the quality of man you married, and our collective thoughts are with you in the days to come. Roy will be with all of us in our memories. Here is what we received.
Roy Platz wasn't
just my friend; he was our friend - yours and mine. He gave of
his time and his talent and was a treasure to GMCWS. He supported
the club, its activities and its members. He was a man that represented
attitudes and values worthy of us all. His word was as good as
a contract. He was a "straight ahead" kind of guy. One
always knew where they stood with Roy. He was a good and supportive
friend to those he chose as friends. His generous nature, warm
smile and firm handshake told you right off that he liked you.
He loved a good yarn, whether he was teller or listener. When
Roy said, "To make a long story short---", I always
knew I had time to finish the drink of quality scotch I had in
my glass.
He and Ellamae were the architects of the Redwood Millennium Roundup.
They were the folks who knew the services and amenities of the
Ukiah area. Their months of labor and attention to detail were
what made the Roundup the success it was, make no mistake. This
was accomplished despite Roy's health becoming an increasing problem
for them. He personally asked Jerry Jardine to present at the
rally. They arranged for the CHP to provide a PIO Officer. They
got the Sun House tour, the botanical garden tour and the great
catering from Jeanette's Country Cooking.
It was an honor to fill in for them at the rally.
I can't tell you how bitter the disappointment was that he wasn't
able to see the fruits of their labor and get your appreciation.
It was harder still to tell you of his passing at the final dinner.
I will miss him. It will always seem just a bit less without him.
I hope the musicians were right, Roy. I'll be seeing you.
Al Singleton
Many will say
that it was a tragedy that Roy passed away during the roundup
at Ukiah, particularly since he worked so very hard to make that
an outstanding roundup. However, perhaps there was no better tribute
to Roy than the very successful roundup that reflected his dedication
to GMC Western States and the GMC world. We can be sure that he
passed knowing that his efforts came to fruition.
We first met Roy at the snowy roundup at Estes Park. He and Ellamae
attended and smiled all the way through while some of us were
grousing about the weather. His interest in Western States continued
as he and Ellamae attended every roundup. He helped with parking
and every way that he could every time. Finally his interest overwhelmed
him and he volunteered to serve as a Roundup Master. Since he
was very proud of his part of California, he wanted to show it
off at the Ukiah roundup. Those of us who attended can testify
that he succeeded in this very well.
Roy's happy personality showed through thick and thin, good times
and bad. He'll be missed in the GMC world as he was at Ukiah.
Thanks Roy for being a great friend.
Marilyn and Bill
Harvey
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Summary Report
12/14/99 through 05/19/00
INCOME
| Dues |
0.00 |
| Membership Dues |
7,325.00 |
| Rally Income |
-20.48 |
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7,304.52 |
EXPENSES
| Filing Fee-Corporation |
30.00 |
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| Newsletter |
608.28 |
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Office Expense
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412.82 |
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| Postage |
991.86 |
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Rally
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| Total Rally |
5922.13 |
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| Roster-Annual Roster |
624.86 |
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| Telephone Expenses |
14.25 |
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| Uncategorized Expenses |
0.00 |
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| TOTAL EXPENSES |
3240.06 |
TOTAL INCOME - EXPENSES 10,544.58
Miki Singleton, Treasurer
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