Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Message from VP of Rallies

by Dennis Reid

Below are some highlights of events in the rally schedule for this year.  You can check the details of the changes in the 2014 Rally Schedule, located on the right pane of our Blog.  Please note that we don't have any rallies scheduled for July and August as of yet.  Any volunteers?

Houstonfest (Galax, VA) - Due to a lack of interest in hosting or attending this festival, I have canceled this rally.

Tangier Island Excursion - As the results of cancelling the Galax rally, Bill and Marion Cockrell, have agreed to host a rally at their home, on Virginia's Northern Neck.  The rally will be held May 2 - 4.  They have a room for gatherings and ample space for "dry camping".  The rally fee of "approximately" $35 per person will include a cruise from Reedville to Tangier Island.  The cruise leaves Reedville, VA at 10 am on Saturday and returns at approximately 4:00 pm Activities and menus will follow, as soon as they are finalized.  More information about Tangier Island may be found here

Solomon's Island Rally - Richard Bonewitz has secured and confirmed reservations with the Navy Recreation Center on Solomon's Island, MD for June 5 - 8.  Twenty-five sites with water and 30 amp electric have been reserved.  A sewage dump is close to camp sites.  Since this is a military campground, Richard had to personally pay a one night deposit of $36 ($900 total) to hold these sites.  All members who plan to attend the rally, are asked to send your $36 deposit directly to him ASAP.  Your deposit can be fully refunded 30 days prior to your arrival date.   After that, there is a 25% cancellation fee.  The balances will be paid when you arrive.  These spaces are on a first come first serve basis.  Don't delay.  Richard would like to get an official number of attendees, so he can release sites not needed. Send your check to:

Richard Bonewitz
2 Iroquois Way
Morgantown, WV  26508

Activities currently planned for the rally will include a crab feast (separate charge), boat trip on the Patuxent River (separate charge). The rally fee along with menus will be determined at a later date prior to the rally.

The Fort Monroe Rally - will be held September 5 - 7 at The Colonies RV and Travel Park in Fort Monroe, VA.  The Buelows and the Sohles will be your hosts for this rally.  Refer to their article in this eNews for more information.

Urbanna Oyster Festival - Dogwood will have a rally November 7 - 9 at Ed Fisher's garage in conjunction with the Urbanna Oyster Festival.  Click here to link to the festival's web site. In the past the coaches have parked around his garage then members congregated inside for meals and socializing. 

Selma, NC Christmas Party - As a results of our formal survey of the membership, reservations have been confirmed by Barbara Dyke for December 4 - 7 at the Raleigh Oaks RV Resort and Cottages, Four Oaks, NC 27524. The whole campground has been rebuilt (meeting room is 31 'x 34' w/full kitchen). This campground was formally a KOA and has been renamed.   Check it out on line here.  Needless to say, with this rally 10 months away, details for fees, activities and menus will follow at a later date.  Stay tuned.

Further details of all of the rally's and fees will be announced prior to the rally dates.

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