Rally Master Updates, August 2019 by Reid Saul
Hello, All! I Hope the year has been fun and productive for all the Dogwood members. Here is the latest on recent and upcoming rally events.
July 13, 2019 – Dogwood Gathering at the VFW -
So on July 13, 2019, 22 Dogwood members and guests gathered at the VFW for social time, dinner, and a raffle. Attendees included the Allen’s, Buelow’s, Dodge’s, Fisher’s, Greenwood’s, Herbert’s, Kuiken’s, Meyer’s, Sohles’, Warthan’s, and Dennis and Joyce Reid, former members and always friends of Dogwood.
We enjoyed socializing and catching up before being served a delicious and plentiful dinner by the VFW staff. The food, facility, and service were outstanding. Thanks to Cassie and the VFW staff for a job well done.
Although this was just a one afternoon and evening affair, it was well received by all who attended, and it may be something we want to consider in the future. Thanks to all who attended and supported our chapter. Jim
AUGUST 14-17, 2019- FMCA National Rally, Minot, ND
AUGUST 25-SEPT 5, 2019 BOOTH BAY, MAINE Rally- Host Rich and Elle Bonewitz.
For more info about the rally, give Rich a call at 301-481-6003 or rfwitz@gmail.com My understanding is that the campground fills up quickly, so reservations need to be made sooner than later. Call Shore Hills Campground at 207 633-4782 to make your own reservation. Attendees thus far include the Alexander’s, Bonewitz’s, Buelow’s, Groves, Pasetto’s (friends of the Groves), Schoolar’s, Sohles, Spain’s, and Tilman’s. Rally fees will be collected at the rally. There will be a social hour every evening at 5:00 PM and meals will include lobster, lobster and lobster. Come join us for a fun filled time and enjoy the beautiful Boothbay area. Thanks, Rich.
OCTOBER 10-13, 2019 Virginia Wine Rally – Hosted by Reid and Jennifer Saul.
We will be staying at Shenandoah Crossings, 174 Horseshoe Circle, Gordonsville, VA 22942. Contact them at 540-832-9400. When prompted, go to the RV reservations menu and a live person should help you get registered. Tell them you are with the Rally Gordonsville group. There was a block of 10 sites reserved for our group. Once you choose your dates and pay for sites the deposit that was placed on the site for the hold will be reimbursed back to the account holder. At last check there are still 5 sites available at $69.75 per night. Check in is 2:00 pm and Checkout is 12:00 noon. There is a 72 hr prior to check in policy if you have to cancel. Some are checking in Thursday and we are planning to go out to dinner. The rally officially starts on Friday October 11, 2019. Rally fees for this event are as follows:
$52.00 per coach which covers food and pavilion rental. Other activities planned are as follows and you will be responsible for those fees, should you choose to attend.
We will serve a light dinner on Friday night, probably around our coach under some shade canopies. Saturday morning, we’ll serve breakfast at the same location. If you would like to go with the group to the wine tasting at Horton Vineyards at 10:00 am Sat morning, the cost is $6.00 per person, allowing you to choose 10 wines to taste. You are free to travel around to other wineries, such as Barboursville, visit the ruins, Montpelier, and/or shop in the wonderful shops in Gordonsville.
We will gather at the Pavilion in Gordonsville at 4:00 pm for happy hour. Food will be there around 4:30. While that’s a little earlier than normal, we plan to participate in a public Ghost Investigation at the Exchange Hotel in town. It starts at 6:00 pm and runs until 10:30, although you can leave at any time. The cost is $25.00 person.
Sunday we’ll serve breakfast, again under the shade canopies, and wrap up our rally. Those that would like to transition from the wine rally, heading off to the Pen Coachman/Dogwood Rally (Harpers Ferry, WV October 15-17, 2019) can do so from there, if they like, or can stay longer if you reserved the space for that extra time frame.
Attached is the Rally form for the Wine Rally Please print it off and mail it back with your rally fee.
REGISTRATION FORM
Dogwood Wine Rally
October 10-13, 2019
Names:________________________________
Total enclosed…………………………………………..=$___________
Make checks payable to Reid Saul and mail to:
Reid and Jenny Saul
2445 Bybee Road
Louisa, VA 23093
Cutoff date is Sept 18, 2019
OCTOBER 14-17, 2019 Combined Penn Coachman/Dogwood Rally
A Dogwood/Penn Coachmen combined rally will be held October14 or 15-17, 2019 at the Harpers Ferry/ Civil War Battlefield KOA, 343 Campground Road, Harpers Ferry, WV25425. 304 535- 6895.
Rally Masters will be: Sue Cipa, Penn Coachmen, 610 334-3287
Phyllis Britz, Penn Coachmen, 484 599-0609
Jim & Susan Buelow, Dogwood, 757 876-7399
Join us for an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy the beautiful Harpers Ferry, WV area with lots of history and lots to see and do.
You must make your own reservations at the campground by September 9, 2019, sites are being held for us. Call the campground and mention that you are with the Penn Coachmen/Dogwood group. Rates are $67.00 for 50 amp and $56.00 for 30 amp. When you sign up for 2 nights, you get the 3rd night free. Campground phone number is 304 535-6895.
The rally officially begins on Oct 15; however, you are welcome to arrive on the 14th as many attendees will do. And you will also get the 3rd night of camping free.
The tentative schedule is as follows
Monday, Oct 14 – Early arrivals. There will be 5:00 PM social hour. Bring your own drinks and utensils and an appetizer to share. Movie night.
Tuesday, Oct 15 –
1: PM - Registration and sign up for tours and activities.
4:30 PM – Social hour, BYOB
6:00 PM – Mini meal provided by hosts
7:30 PM – Crazy Bingo – Every person who plans to play should bring a $10.00 wrapped gift.
Wednesday, Oct 16
Time - TBD – Former ranger David Fox offering 2 tours commemorating the 160th anniversary of John Browns Raid. (Free with senior pass.)
10:00 AM – Tour of Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. Tour starts in town.
2:00 PM – Tour in Charlestown, WV to learn more about John Brown’s raid. Additional sites/tours to see include Appalachian Trail, wineries, distilleries and more.
4:30 PM – Social hour, BYOB
5:30 PM – Italian night, full Italian meal provided by hosts. Brings your own drinks and utensils.
7:00 PM – Social time with some type of campground activity.
Thursday, Oct 17
9:00 AM – Coffee and pastries. Check out time is 11:00 AM
The Penn Coachmen do rally fee collection somewhat different than Dogwood. The registration fee is $12.50 per person to be paid by Sep 15th. After Sep 15, there will be an additional $10.00 late fee. If costs for the rally are more than $12.50 per person, the additional cost will be divided among attendees and collected at the rally.
For more information on the Rally, the Penn Coachman chapter, and the Harpers Ferry area, go to www.penncoachman.org
If you plan on attending and we hope you will, please complete the following registration form and send your check and form to the address indicated on the form. See you at Harpers Ferry in October.
Safe travels,
The Buelow’s, Britz’ and Cipa’s
Harpers Ferry Rally Registration Form Dates: October 14 or 15-17, 2019
Name(S) of attendees:
Chapter:
Phone number:
Email address:
RV type and length:
Amount enclosed (number of attendees X $12.50)
Make checks payable to Penn Coachmen and mail this form along with check to:
Sue Cipa
528 Walnut Tree Drive
Blandon, PA 19510
NOV 1-3, 2019 Urbanna Oyster Festival- hosts- Berkley and Karen Alexander
DEC 5-8 Christmas Rally - Host- Reid Saul - I could really use some other members to help host this rally as it is always very well attended. We are booked back at Americamps in Ashland, VA.
Hope to see you at a rally soon, SAFE travels.
Reid 804 539-7949
