Dogwood Christmas Rally 2026

Dogwood Christmas Rally 2026

12/03 through 12/06

 

Rockahock Campground in Lanexa VA 

 

Hosts – Jack & Mary Warren

Richard & Denise Davis

Mike & Coreen Gelber

David & Marla McFarlane

Doug & Mary Ann Owen

 

Contact info:  Jack Warren,  757-270-5844,  jackmary29@gmail.com

 

Please send rally registration form to jackmary29@gmail.com before NOV 25^th  and mail with rally fee of $25 per person.

 

Please mail to Jack Warren, 9273 Pine Hollow Road, Quinton, Virginia 23141.

 

Campground contact phone number is 804-966-8362, 

And the address is:  1428 Outpost Road, Lanexa VA 23089

 

Camp sites are being held under the DOGWOOD name.  Standard sites are $72.00 a night plus tax or you can choose a patio site for $82.00 per night plus tax.  Our reserved sites will be held through Oct 15.  After that, they will be released back to the campground.

 

Tentative schedule:  

 

(Reminder: Please bring your own beverages, plates, bowls, utensils, etc, to each meal).

 

Thursday 12/3

         5:00 pm - Welcome and Social in Rally Room.

** Coaches bring Heavy Hors d’oeuvres.

 

Friday 12/4

10:00 am - Brunch - provided by hosts

4:00 pm - Happy Hour

    * those with last names beginning with A to L  - please bring snacks 

5:00 pm - Dinner - provided by hosts

-       After Dinner - Games inside rally room

 

Saturday 12/5

10:00 am - Brunch - provided by hosts.  

11:30 am - Group picture then Business Meeting

4:00 pm - Happy Hour

    * those with last names beginning with M to Z  - please bring snacks 

5:00 pm – Dinner - provided by hosts.  

-       After Dinner - Gift exchange (please bring 1 wrapped gift per coach to participate in the gift exchange - suggested value for gift is $25)

 

Sunday 12/6

8:30 am - Continental breakfast provided by hosts

11:00 am - Checkout time for campground

 

2026 Christmas Rally Registration Form

Dogwood Oyster Fest Rally in Urbanna

Registration form for Oyster Fest in Urbanna, VA

Only have room for ten (10) coaches

Dates: November 5-8, 2026

Fee for camping will be the cost of oysters.

This is dry camping with 15 amps to keep batteries charge.

Meals will be potluck and a restaurant outing on Thursday, Nov 5th.

Send text or email even though you may have told Karen or me.

Name         ________________________________________

Phone number     ___________________________________

Email address      ___________________________________

Number coming    _________

Berkley & Karen

          berkleyja@cadscanning.com

804-754-1308

Location:

Ed Fisher’s Place

147 Urbanna Rd

Saluda, VA 23149

Tentative schedule of events

Thursday -

Happy hour

Dinner out

 

Friday -

9:00 - Breakfast?? - Go into town for Festival

Lunch on your own - Games and puzzles

4:30 - Happy hour

5:30 - Dinner

 

Saturday - 

9:00 - Breakfast??

Lunch on your own - Games and puzzles

4:30 - Happy hour

5:30 - Dinner

 

Sunday -

9:00 - Breakfast?? 

12:00 - Depart

Click here for pdf version of Registration Form

Dogwood-Penn Coachmen Joint Rally at Spacious Skies - Summary

LURAY VA 

JOINT RALLY DOGWOOD AND PENN COACHMEN 

Spacious Skies Campground 

AUGUST 10-14, 2026,

Was a lot of fun with a variety of things to see and do.  

There was something for everyone.  Sunday was “early bird” arrival. Several folks came in and about 8 of us braved the heat to listen to Luray’s Singing Tower, a 1937 Stone carillon tower with 47 bells.

 

Monday was arrival day for most. 32 RVs and 62 folks attended. … 

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Click here to see the Photo Album

Happy Birthday to our US Air Force

  

Celebrating the U.S. Air Force's 

79th birthday!

The United States Air Force (USAF) was officially established on September 18, 1947, when the National Security Act took effect. This pivotal moment separated the air arm from the U.S. Army, creating an independent service dedicated to air and space power. The USAF's roots, however, trace back to the U.S. Army Signal Corps in 1907. Throughout its rich history, the Air Force has played a critical role in major conflicts and global operations, pioneering technological advancements in aviation and aerospace.

Happy Birthday, U.S. Air Force!   Fly, Fight, Win!

Wishing you a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

 

Wishing you a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

 

This holiday is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that shaped our everyday lives and strengthen our communities. It's also a reminder to pause, reflect on accomplishments, and enjoy the rewards of your efforts. May your weekend be filled with relaxation, good company, and moments that bring joy and inspiration for the season ahead.

Secretary’s Report – Jul/Aug 2026

Family Recreational Vehicle Association

Dogwood Chapter Business Meeting Minutes

 

July 25, 2026

 

Members present: Alexander, Allen, Buelow, Bonewitz, Czarsty, Davis, Dudziak, Fisher, Gelber, Greenwood, Herbert, Lague, McFarlane, Meyer, Nixon, Owen, Raileanu, Robison, Sohles, Tenney, Tilman, Warren, and Weithofer (FRVA VP)

 

Call to Order: President, Ed Herbert called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM with a welcome and …

 

Continue Reading.      Click here for the Meeting Minutes

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Lou Dudziak, Secretary

FRVA Dogwood Chapter

  

Treasurer’s Report – Jul/Aug 2026

Treasury balance is $4673.59 as of 7/23/2026.

And a Reminder - 2026 Dogwood dues are now due in the amount of $15.00/coach. 

 

Please mail them to me at:

 

Sonia Kuppert

FRVA Dogwood Chapter Treasurer

6113 Providence Court

Fredericksburg, VA  22407

 

Please make checks payable to FMCA Dogwood Chapter.

 

 

Sonia Kuppert, Treasurer

FRVA, Dogwood Chapter

     

VP Rallies Update – Jul/Aug 2026

Reposting from last newsletter, with a few updates:

Notes on our 2026 Christmas Rally Planning.  

 

The Christmas Rally is set for December 3-6 at Rockahock Campground (1428 Outpost Road Lanexa, VA.)  Jack and Mary Warren are our hosts this year.

 

I secured the following sites at Rockahock for our Christmas rally:  406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426. (Jack and Mary have reserved site 417, so it is not available.).  All sites are under the DOGWOOD name and will be held until 15 October. They will give us more once these are full.  (See the map for sites.) 

 

Sites are Standard and the weekend rates are $72.00 a night plus tax, anyone can elect to choose a Patio site which is $82.00 a night.  Please make sure when calling in your membership indicates they are with the Dogwood group.  

 

As a reminder they do offer a discount to active/retired military members and first responders.  Please let us know when making reservations.

 

We now have the following folks who volunteered to help Jack and Mary host our Rally:  Davis, Gelber, McFarlane, and Owen.  Thanks to all of you!

We have a blog announcement with updates that will be coming out/ posted soon.

 

   

Please see all the Rallies and updated information planned for this year.

Happy Camping, 

Dell Tenney, Rally Master

FRVA Dogwood Chapter