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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 Vol. 43 No. 7
club news features
Inside WIT
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WIT Tracks
6-7
Club, Chapter & Rally News
8-22
Winnebago Industries News
23-24
2013 Grand National Rally
26-28
Service Tips
29
advertising
Blue Ox
54
WIT Tours 2013
30-36
Farm & City Insurance Services
State & Regional Rally Schedule
37-45
Miller & Sons Golf Cars
Who’s Inviting Travelers
46-57
Our WIT Club
58
2, 45
Back
14
Skymed
17
Winnebago Industries
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WIT Club staff
WIT General Manager:
Doug Formanek, 641/585-6461
Membership Coordinator:
Ruth Harms, 641/585-6874
rharms@winnebagoind.com
Events Coordinator:
Lisa Cronkwright, 641/585-6464
Eastern Area Representatives:
Butch & Becky Moore
Butch: 269-615-7049
Becky: 269-615-7050
butchandbecky@gmail.com
dformanek@winnebagoind.com
lcronkwright@winnebagoind.com
WIT Tours Administrator:
Pam Urbatsch, 641/585-6466
purbatsch@winnebagoind.com
WIT Tours Coordinator:
Denise Daniels, 641/585-6267
dedaniels@winnebagoind.com
Western Area Representatives:
Andy & Jeanie Bienvenu
Andy: 337-983-7745
Jeanie: 337-983-7746
andyjeanie@cox.net
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inside wit club
Doug Formanek, General Manager
This year has just flown by. Maybe
that’s the way it goes the older we
get? I guess that’s part of my situation
but the other part is being very busy.
We have been working very hard at
making a few changes here at the
WIT Club. This is an exciting time
for our Club. In 1969 our Club was
formed as Winnebago International
Travelers and we later incorporated
a name change to Winnebago-Itasca
Travelers to better reflect the identity,
both of our Club and our members as
owners of the two motorhome brands
produced by Winnebago Industries.
Today, Winnebago Industries produces
motorized and towable products under
a larger number of brand names. We
want to open and welcome all owners
of Winnebago Industries RV products.
We also want to continue to build a
strong and easily recognizable identity
for the club. The product brands that
we currently produce are Winnebago,
Itasca, ERA, and SunnyBrook.
The new logo treatment evolved
to reflect key attributes of the WIT
RV brands and its status as a social
organization.
I am sure for those of you who have
e-mail you have noticed that we have
a new contact system that we started
using in October. In the future you will
be receiving e-mail from us in this new
format which is really nice and much
easier for all of us to use here at the
WIT Club office.
In the near future you will have to
look at the WIT Club website. We
have also been working on updating
the site and we think you will really
enjoy it. The site has been the same
for many years and was difficult to
navigate through. This is going to be
much easier for us to update to keep
you informed much faster. The launch
date is set for sometime in February.
Please go to the WIT Club.com and
see for yourself.
There are more changes to come in
the near future which I know you will all
enjoy. As the time gets closer we will
make sure that our WIT Club members
are the first to know.
organization.
The oval shape
represents the circle of friendships
and the bonds of friendship that
members enjoy. The blue and green
represent the boundless horizon of fun
and adventure ahead and the comfort
of a nature setting. The white arcs
symbolize the freedom of the open
road and for a classic “W” shape in
homage to the iconic roots of our Club.
The Winnebago-Itasca Travelers
description is replaced by WIT Club
to better reflect the organization’s
inclusion of all Winnebago Industries
Pat and I spent some time at rallies
that our reps couldn’t make this fall. We
attended the Louisiana, Texas and New
Mexico state rallies. All of the groups
did a great job with their events. As I
have mentioned before it is so much
fun to visit the different areas. Just the
scenery and food is great to enjoy. I
have to say that they all did very well
serving up the local flavor. The spices
used and the flavors that they provide
are just indescribable. We both love
food that has some pizzazz and great
flavor. My only regret is that more WIT
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Club members didn’t come to their
rallies and appreciate what they enjoy
and what their area has to offer. They
don’t know what they were missing.
As I mentioned earlier, the time
has just flown by. It’s 2013 already
and now that the new year is here,
the Grand National Rally will be here
before you know it. Take some time
and put us on your travel calendar. We
are going to have another great time
with some outstanding entertainment.
You will also be able to see some of
the changes that we have made to our
facility and rally grounds. We would
love to have you attend.
Pat and I hope that you all had a
great holiday season with friends and
family. We also wish you safe travels
to all of your destinations.
Good night from the office.
Something to think about:
“The first step toward change is
awareness. The second step is
acceptance.” -Nathaniel Branden
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from our western area
As I write this it is the end of
November; where has this year
gone?!?! We are settled in at home
for the holidays and winter months.
We had a great Thanksgiving with
the family and are looking forward
to Christmas and the New Year! The
months of September and October
were very busy ones also. After leaving
Montana on Labor Day we headed to
Washington doing several dealer visits
on our way to the Washington State
Rally in Enumclaw. Such beautiful
scenery there and a great view of
Mount Rainier! It was a great rally
with lots of activities, vendors and, of
course, great food. We were able to
take an afternoon before leaving there
to enjoy a gondola ride up Crystal
Mountain with great views of Mt.
Rainier and Mt. St. Helens!
Next it was on to the Oregon State
Rally in Rickreall with a stop on the way
in McMinnville, OR, to see the Spruce
Goose and the aviation and space
museums there. Very interesting! We
certainly suggest you stop by there and
see them if you are in the area. Then
it was on to Rickreall for a trip down
the yellow brick road, with Oregon’s
theme the WITzard of Oz! Our Oregon
friends always do such a great job
and keep us busy with lots of vendors,
seminars, and games, as well as great
entertainment and delicious, plentiful
food!
From there we headed south to
Bakersfield for the California State
Rally. Since we had a free weekend
between the two rallies we were able
to take Hwy. 101 down the Oregon
and California coast to get our first
ever views of the Pacific Ocean,
AWESOME!! Our route took us to
the Avenue of the Giants where we
stayed an extra day to take in the great
Redwood forests in northern California.
These giants of the forest are a must
see! You just cannot fathom the height
and breadth of them! Pictures do not do
them justice. After enjoying our short
break and the peace of the majestic
giants we headed to Sacramento and
beyond for several dealer visits before
joining the California state club for
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Andy & Jeanie Bievenu, Western Area Reps
their rally. Yet another busy weekend
with friends and, as always, lots to
do. Member craft displays, seminars,
games, and (you guessed it!) more
delicious food – including what has
become a traditional lunch at the local
ice cream parlor. YUMMM!!
From Bakersfield we made a quick
trip up to Fallon, NV, for their state
rally there. The Silver State Winnies
proved that you don’t have to have a
huge group of people and elaborate
plans to have a great rally. For various
reasons from unexpected illnesses to
long planned vacations, the Nevada
rally ended up being smaller than
expected, but the group that met there
had a great time. We had lots of fun
together shopping with the vendors,
doing crafts, playing games, and singa-longs and yes, more yummy food.
It was a great weekend, proving that
bigger is not necessarily better!
From there it was on to our final
rally of the year in Tonopah, AZ, where
we joined the Grand Canyon Winnies
for their state rally, enjoying their
company and all the activities they had
planned. As always lots of fun things
to do: vendors to shop with, games to
play and great entertainment! Another
busy weekend with friends, old and
new, and another great rally under our
belts both figuratively and literally J.
And so we left the last of our state
rallies for the year. From Arizona we
made our way home with only a brief
stop in New Mexico to hand off a few
items to Doug and Pat as they headed
home for the winter also. We are
settled at home now and enjoying time
with our family and Louisiana friends.
I’m working on a couple of projects
and Andy’s getting in as much fishing
as he can while we’re here! Family
and friends are reaping the rewards of
those trips as our freezer fills up and
overflows into theirs!
We want to thank everyone for
welcoming us to your rallies, club/
chapter meetings, and Show and Tells
last year. We were always welcomed
with open arms by everyone and made
to feel like long-time friends. It’s great
to be part of the WIT family and to
have so many friends to visit with as
we travel throughout our vast western
area!! We hope your Christmas was
a merry one and that the New Year
brings you many blessings!!! We
look forward to visiting with all of
you again this year. We know every
event will be a great time filled with
fun and fellowship creating wonderful
memories to treasure for years to
come. We’ll see you down the road
~~ Until then, Happy Trails and Safe
Travels from the Welcome Winnie!
Western Area Representatives:
Andy & Jeanie Bienvenu
Andy: 337-983-7745
Jeanie: 337-983-7746
andyjeanie@cox.net
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from our eastern area
“Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go.” Boy, it sure didn’t seem quite so
complicated back then, did it, as what it does now, to get
together---hundreds of miles to travel, work schedules
to plan around, etc. etc.? Those “fa-la-la-la-la’s” sorta
sound more like “fa-la-ha-ha-ha’s”! But many emails and
phone calls later, a plan does come together (kind of like
rallies and campouts, huh?)! By the time you read this,
we will have been to Michigan and back for the Christmas holidays—and all the hustle and bustle will be replaced by memories of all the hugs and kisses and good
times—“warm fuzzies” we used to call them!
“Way back” in September, we attended the New York
State Rally in Herkimer, NY and helped them celebrate
their 30th birthday. One of their pre-rally tours was a
boat trip through Lock 18 on the Erie Canal. Even the
community gets involved with their state rally—the local
Rotary Club caters two very scrumptious breakfasts for
them.
From New York we traveled to Hershey, PA, for the
Hershey RV Show—where we worked at a booth with
Don and Char Smith that was set up to promote WIT
and WIT Tours. While there, we spoke with 135 Winnebago product owners who were non-WIT members!
It felt good to be a part of getting the word out about
the WIT Club and WIT Tours—there’s a lot of potential
members out there.
Our next destination was Urbanna, VA to join the “Pirates of the Rappahannock” for the Virginia State Rally—106 coaches from 10 different states. Besides all
the many fun pre-rally and rally activities, we also helped
eat cake and ice cream for the Dogwood Winnies 30th
birthday—and had the difficult job of judging the pirate
costumes—they ALL should have won!
Then it was hop in the coach and make a beeline
for the Louisiana State Rally in Rayne, LA—Andy and
Jeanie, their WIT Club Reps, were all tied up out West—
no, not practicing for WIT’s Wild West next year, but far
enough away that they couldn’t make it. We were happy
to fill in for them, even if some unnamed owners club
general manager did tape “Temporary Western Reps” to
our window sign—what’s not to like with all that good
Cajun food (that they fixed themselves!), meeting the
Frog Festival Royalty (and ALMOST kissing a frog!) and
dancing with Madame Couche Couche. There’s good
stuff at these state rallies—go see for yourselves!
The next item on our agenda was a trip back to Forest City to pick up our new coach, a 2013 Journey 42E,
which is just about as nice a ride as you can get. It
sure was nice to get in and get settled—though after two
years in a 40U, we have to confess we’re still getting
used to everything being “on the other side” with this
floorplan! We will happily show it to you! We get lots
of compliments on it at campgrounds and have invited
many in to take a look.
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Butch & Becky Moore, Eastern Area Reps
We then headed down to Florida to join their state club at
a fall campout at Punta Gorda. It was a weekend filled with
both fun and work—fun in socializing and games – and work
in meetings and planning sessions. It’s always an inspiration
to see folks playing together and then working together—you
really do need both aspects.
Our last “event” of the year was the Daytona Good Sam
Rally, where we again worked at the WIT Club and WIT
Tours booth, this time with Dick and Mikki Dodge, and spoke
to many Winnebago product owners about the WIT program.
We’re really excited about this exposure and hope that it is
helping increase both awareness and membership.
Now we are parked in “our” spot in Polk City, Florida overlooking Little Lake Agnes. Our wheels aren’t moving, but
that doesn’t mean we’re just “sitting” here—though we do
usually make time to sit and watch the sunset over the lake.
“You” are still our priority and we spend part of every day
with the WIT Club—whether it’s by email or phone call or
prepping for WIT’s Wild West or remembering all those good
times we had this past year. But we’re also looking forward
to 2013’s activities—we KNOW there’s some really good rallies being planned—read your WIT Magazine and start mapping your way through them on your way to and from WIT’s
Wild West—we guarantee that you will end up with lots of
warm fuzzies, too!
Eastern Area Representatives:
Butch & Becky Moore
Butch: 269-615-7049
Becky: 269-615-7050
butchandbecky@gmail.com
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club & chapter news
ARIZONA
Grand Canyon Winnies
State Club
By Ed Palmrueter
President Tom Mosteter (right) presents a plaque of special
recognition to Lee Varnado for his service to the chapter.
ALABAMA
North Alabama Travelin Warriors
Local Chapter
By Tom Mosteter
The club had eight coaches attend the November
campout at Point Mallard. The campground is just part of
a greater Point Mallard Complex in Decatur, AL. It includes
a water park, year-round ice complex, and golf course. It
is one of our favorites. The club had its annual meeting.
The new officers were installed and the outgoing officers
were thanked for their service. President Tom Mosteter
presented a plaque of special recognition to Lee and Lynn
Varnado for their efforts. He apologized for not recognizing
Louise Blades for her service, the plaque, and reminding
him to go get it from his coach. Two of the coaches became
our newest members. We welcome the Wahls, Jim and
Fran. Also Ron Woodward and Jerline Hale get a welcome.
The chapter is glad to have them join our family.
We found a new Lite 5 staying at the park but were not
able to meet up with them to invite them to join in the fun
with us. Members had time to do some birding at Wheeler
National Wildlife Refuge, go shopping, walk about the Point
Mallard Complex, and share in fellowship. We had time to
visit with some of our honorary members, the Thompsons
and Roy Cook. We met guests, the Treadways, of our
wagonmasters, the Warners.
Besides a wonderful breakfast, the Warners made three
delicious soups for the not so traditional Thanksgiving
potluck. There were also sandwiches and, of course, so
many yummy desserts.
Sunday morning the members bid farewell and safe
travels over coffee and rolls. Check the Who’s Inviting
Travelers for a list of our outings and y’all stop by now, ya
hear.
Read all club and chapter news online
at www.witclub.com
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The 2012 AZ state rally was held this past October at
Saddle Mountain RV Park in Tonopah, AZ. This park has
large parking spaces as well as a spacious ballroom and
kitchen facilities. The theme for this rally was “100 Year
Celebration of AZ Statehood.” We had 35 rigs attend the
rally, including WIT’s Western Area Reps, Andy and Jeanie
Bienvenu. With great weather, nearly half of the people
arrived a day early. The remainder arrived Thursday in
time for the traditional potluck dinner where good food
was served and good friends were reunited. After dinner,
the cavalcade of games was held inside the spacious
clubhouse.
Friday morning Skymed presented a seminar with
several people signing up. Our Western Area Reps held
an open discussion about WIT tours. People brought in
items for the silent auction and after lunch, our area reps
and the Smiths showed people their new rigs. Games were
the primary afternoon outdoor activities. Everyone was
encouraged to bring a can of stew for a hobo stew dinner,
which was prepared and served by the Valley Suntascan
chapter. After dinner, ice cream provided by our sponsor,
Farm and City Insurance, along with a birthday cake were
served. The evening activity was card bingo, coordinated
by Barb Smith, in which more than 40 people participated
in the fast-paced games.
The WIT store was open Saturday morning with some
new items. Later that morning the annual election of
officers was held at the state club meeting. Three of the
current officers volunteered to serve in 2013. They are: Joe
Yesensky, President; Elliott Bartlett, Vice President; and
Debbie Yesensky, Treasurer. Patricia Reed volunteered
to serve as secretary pro tem until a permanent secretary
could be recruited. Our area rep, Andy B., installed the
officers. Chapter meetings were held after lunch.
A beanbag baseball game then started, which was held
inside due to the outdoor temperatures. Thirty-four people
signed up resulting in four teams vying for championship
trophies. The first of two preliminary games was a shutout,
while the other game went into extra innings to determine
the teams competing for the trophies. The RV Park provided
a catered dinner which was a success. Door prizes and
raffles were called out prior to the start of our entertainment.
Entertainment was provided by Mike Chamberlin. Mike was
a TV sports and news analyst for Phoenix area stations
for over 20 years. He sang numerous songs from different
eras, with many quips for about an hour. He was very well
received by the audience.
The AZ Sunbird chapter provided pastries Sunday
morning as people gathered to say goodbyes and depart for
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their various destinations. Thanks to all
the GCW members who volunteered
their time and effort to make this rally
a success!!
ARKANSAS
Ark-A-Bagos
State Club
By Judy Brandes
For our October/November camp,
we found bright fall colors leading our
way to Eureka Springs, AR and the
Wanderlust RV Park. Early Sunday
arrivers traveled to the Bavarian
German Restaurant for an excellent
dinner and fellowship. After dinner we
met back at the meeting hall to make
plans for the week.
Monday morning the group
gathered in a caravan of cars and we
set off to visit Crystal Bridges Museum
of American Art, founded by Alice
Walton. We enjoyed a delicious lunch,
at Eleven, the museum’s restaurant,
while looking out at the stunning
architecture of Moshe Safdie. After
lunch we gathered together outside
on the steps of Walker Landing for a
photo opportunity with the architecture
as our backdrop. The group then
dispersed to go on self-guided tours of
the museum to see famous American
artwork of their choice. After visiting
the museum, the group traveled to
many different sites around Benton
County: the Wal-Mart Museum, Daisy
Airgun Museum, Cabelas, Pinnacle
Hills Promenade, and evening meals
at restaurants of choice. The day was
complete when we met back at camp
to set up the silent auction and share
tales of our day’s experiences and play
31, with Barbara Booth the champ for
the evening.
Tuesday morning came fast for
those of us that set off to Ponca to see
the elk of AR. Nature was good to us,
we saw four herds of the magnificent
animals and were able to watch the
bulls fighting in the Boxley Valley. The
rangers told us that their number count
is about 175 elk and we believe that
we were lucky enough to see most
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of them. Then we were on our way to
the town of Kingston for a delicious
breakfast at a quaint down-home
restaurant. We returned to camp for
a SkyMed presentation, with lunch
provided by Bob and Pat Sholar.
Dinner was on our own followed by
bidding for our favorite items and
games. As usual there was quite a
competition to acquire the treasures
of our choice. The club collected $272
for the treasury. The big game of the
evening was On the Bus, the Booth
luck prevailed and Tony won the
game. We headed off to bed so we
could be well rested to prepare for our
Thanksgiving feast on Wednesday.
Wednesday was a beautiful day,
warm weather fit for outdoor games
and friendly stories. The boys took
advantage of a beautiful warm day to
work up a Thanksgiving dinner appetite
by throwing washers. Fantastic smells
wafted through the air to remind the
people at camp what a talented group
of cooks we have. Betty dressed up
the tables to look so beautiful! The
Thanksgiving feast was presented
for all to enjoy. We welcomed our
new member, Pierrette Tasse, and
our guests, Bob and Pat Sholar. We
all realize how much we have to be
thankful for; topping our list is our
Ark-A-Bago family, followed by health
and food and the ability to be a part
of the group. We all know how fragile
life is and how things can be gone in a
moment. So we were blessed to have
Mike preparing to go to NY to help
storm survivors. Dinner was followed
by rest and Bunco in the evening.
Booth luck prevailed and Barbara took
home one of the winning prizes and
Gloria took home the other. Losers
Mary and Virgil were a little sour as
they took home the grapefruits.
Thursday morning was breakfast
for the ladies, cooked by the gentlemen
of the group. After breakfast some of
the group was off to antique stores
and tea at a favorite spot, while others
went to War Eagle Mill for tasty beans
with cornbread. Upon returning back
to camp from lunch, we had some
unfortunate entertainment provided
by some folks that came to camp
from OK. They forgot to put on their
emergency brake and take the tow car
out of neutral. Oh yes, off the mountain
it went. Luckily, the car appeared
to sustain minimal damage, partly
because of the intelligent assessment
of the situation by our on-sight Bago
engineers. After the car was pulled
from the ravine, we returned to the
clubhouse for an evening of games
and camaraderie. The outing was one
to be remembered; what a great group
of people we have. We should have
just enough rest time before we meet
again in Hot Springs. Thank you, Betty
and Barkley, our camp hosts.
CALIFORNIA
Chardonnay Travelers
Local Chapter
By Susan Winn
Twenty-three coaches traveled
to Almond Tree RV Park in Chico on
Nov. 1-4 for our annual Thanksgiving
gathering. This park is located about
80 miles north of Sacramento on
Highway 99. It lends itself well to group
outings, having a spacious kitchen and
social hall, as well as a lovely outdoor
pool and barbecue area. Our hosts
had planned a fun-filled weekend that
ended up being extra busy for the
15 gals who learned how to weave
a Nantucket Basket Kleenex Box
Holder! Member Penny Burns, whose
baskets we have long admired, taught
the class. Robert Burns had used his
woodworking skills to make each of
us a beautifully finished base for our
weaving. Penny and our novice basket
weavers persevered throughout the
day on Friday and most of Saturday,
helping each other to complete this
project while visiting and enjoying
each other’s company.
Other weekend events included a
hearty appetizer potluck on Thursday
evening. Friday we had a luncheon
of soups and a superb dinner that
night at the Italian Cottage Restaurant
located just down the street from the
park. After dinner, members enjoyed
an ice cream social and a mixer back
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with a great meal at Vern's in
Many enjoyed delicious prime
We then divided into 2 groups to tour Old Town & also tour
the New Belgium Brewery. The brewery is quite small &
very mighty. It's where Fat Tire is brewed, among many
h a wonderful host introducing
lesson;
got completely
to meet these
lovely, for
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self-supporting
power
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es. These
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compact,
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horses;
and
(solar) and almost completely self-supporting for water. It is
Gypsies in Ireland and England
new chapter members, Mike and Carol spent time getting to know them. Our Delmarva Winnies
an impressive operation with happy employees - a great small
We got Powers,
a great history
lesson,
and their
adult son, Mark. For dinner was potluck appetizers and State Club
business to
see. We accompanied
all enjoyed different
Old
act, sturdy
horses and feast on Saturday
ourwork
big Thanksgiving
desserts,
by a experiences
meal By in
Art Cathell
Town. provided by the wagonmasters. It was
evening, members outdid themselves
m.
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providing an amazing variety of a great communal meal and no one left
The Delmarva Winnies held
In the evening,
weGames
were treated
to a catered
delicious side dishes and desserts!
hungry.
followed
dinner BBQ
and dinner,
their October campout at Yoder’s
There was even plenty of leftover
of laughing
and prizes
including lots
brisket,
pulled pork,
bakedensued.
beans, pasta slaw,
Campground near Houston, DE. The
turkey for members to take home.
Bob
Saturday
morning
we
drove
weather
was fantastic and Mother
cornbread, apple pie & ice cream - WHEW! into
Due to
a
Carrell was the lucky winner of a very Old Town, Fort Collins for an early Nature was doing some of her best
catering error,
there was no BBQ sauce, so our Wagon
long game of LCR after dinner.
lunch at Cooper Smith’s Poolside Pub work with the spectacular fall foliage.
Masters
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day byWe
making
to getinto
hot sauce for
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thena run
divided
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the meal.
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that istodedication!
Afterand
dinner,
of us
members headed for home. What
is two
groups
tour Old Town
also those
of the
guard month where we install
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barrel race
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officers
for the coming twelve-month
like this one? Mix good friends, brewery is quite small and very mighty. period. We accomplished this and the
there was lots of fun.
much laughter, wonderful food, and It’s where Fat Tire is brewed, among following officers were duly sworn:
fun activities; sprinkle liberally with many other brews. It is also completely President Art Cathell, Vice President
Sunday morning, our Wagon Masters provided breakfast
warmth, a welcoming attitude, and the self-supporting for power (solar) and Tom Feuer, Secretary Peggy Cathell,
burritos toalmost
get us completely
all full again.
The business for
meeting
desire to be helpful and supportive.
self-supporting
and
Treasurer
Charles
Short.
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sent. Our
new officers
for
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enjoy! water.
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the installation of officers,
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slate:small
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- Ray our attention to our joint rally
we turned
next chapter gathering will be on
Feb.
business
to
see.
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all
enjoyed
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Barbthe MD club.
21-24 at Sugar Barge RV Resort and different experiences in Old Town.
It has been quite awhile since we
Bowman, Treasurer - Leola Krous.
Marina, Bethel Island, CA. Check our In the evening, we were treated to a had a rally of our own, so we look
website at www.chardonnaytravelers.
forward to working with MD and
com for the events schedule,
benefiting from their rally experience.
newsletter, and photos.
We patronized many of the local
restaurants during this campout, much
to the detriment of our waistlines. The
food was good and the fellowship even
better. We always have a good time
at our campouts and are now looking
forward to the 2013 camping season.
COLORADO
Colorado Columbines
Local Chapter
By Dick Dugdale
weekend
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WellingtonThe
for lunch
at the of Oct. 11-14,
Wagonmasters Cliff and Annie
d meal. Baker
The meal
andwas
Gary and Carolyn Mason catered barbecue dinner and dessert. Mid Florida Winnies
After
dinner,
of us these
who officers
could
are all
grateful
forthose
the service
est Farm welcomed
Festival in 48 Columbines Weand
Local Chapter
move
played
a
beanbag
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provide.
to ourBy
club.
11 guests
to Fort
the Good leadership means so muchrace
ny activities
for children
& Collins and
Tom and Sharon Zopff
game. Again, there was lots of fun.
surrounding
area
for
a
great
weekend
After
the
meeting,
we
all
went
on
our
way
to
our
next
hich our president particularly
Sunday morning, our wagonmasters
of “Horsing Around.” As far as anyone
campout at Red
destination,
carryingbreakfast
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of good
memories.
ItThe
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provided
burritos
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can remember, this was the largest
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in
Bushnell
was
well attended
great weekend for all who attended!
Roland and
Sue for the
attendance
at pix
any outing since the all full again. The business meeting
chapter was formed.
We started the weekend early with
a great meal at Vern’s in LaPorte on
Thursday evening. Many enjoyed
delicious prime rib. Friday morning
was spent with a wonderful host
introducing us to Parnell’s Irish Cobb
Horses. These horses have been bred
to pull the wagons of the Gypsies in
Ireland and England for at least two
hundred years. We got a great history
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followed. Our new officers for 2013
were elected and sworn in. They are as
follows: President Ray Bowman, Vice
President Sue Reinert, Secretary Barb
Bowman, and Treasurer Leola Krous.
We are all grateful for the service these
officers provide. Good leadership
means so much to our chapter. After
the meeting, we all went on our way to
our next destination, carrying with us
lots of good memories.
with 18 coaches. We were greeted
with some pleasant fall weather, which
made it comfortable for gathering for
happy hours, outdoor games, and
chatting with fellow Mid FL members
outdoors. We welcomed first timers:
Jerry and Irene LaFlamme, Jim and
Marsha Bedford, and new members
that joined our chapter during the
campout, Bill and Carolyn Ashby.
Monday evening a number of folks
went to Beef O Brady’s for dinner
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then returned to the campground for
informal games to pass the evening.
On Tuesday after morning coffee,
many made the obligatory trip to
Wal-Mart and other area attractions,
returning for happy hour and a potluck
dinner in the activity room, which was
enjoyed by all. During the dinner, we
raffled off a Bissell carpet sweeper that
had been donated to the chapter from
Bissell, with the proceeds of $85 going
to our charity, the Prader-Willi Girls
Home. The Ledfords were the lucky
winners. Games and cards followed
the dinner.
Wednesday morning breakfast
prepared by the hosts was great.
Following breakfast we proceeded to
have our chapter meeting, we were
joined by additional members: Harry
and Lois Jones, John and Barbra
Trent, and first-timers Jeff and Sara
Roudebush and their friends, Joel and
Brenda Oleksa. The highlight of the
meeting was when Vice Presidents
Ed and Carolyn Jouret discussed
future campout locations and dates,
including next month’s event at
Olde Mill Stream. Ed also requested
volunteers for hosts for future events
to fill out the 2013 schedule. The
chapter president displayed the 2011
Chapter of Excellence Certificate and
medallion, which will be placed on the
chapter sign, thanked all that attended
GNR for their help during the Rally,
and reviewed items of interest from
the October FL State Winnie Gator
meeting.
A discussion regarding our 2013
state rally duties was held and we will
go into greater detail at the December
meeting. It was discussed that
again this year, we will put together
Christmas gifts for the girls at the
Prader-Willi home. Dick and Dell also
presented a certificate to the chapter
in appreciation for our support of the
organization.
The afternoon was enjoyable for
outdoor activities and games while
we began the process of frying two
turkeys for the evening Thanksgiving
dinner, which was most enjoyable with
potluck side dishes to go along with the
turkey. After dinner, the 50/50 drawing
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was held with 50 percent going to
our chapter charity, and afterwards,
games were played. At this point, many
thanks to our campout hosts, Dick and
Barbra Ercolani and Jerry and Irene
LaFlamme, for doing an outstanding
job of hosting the event.
GEORGIA
Gone with the Winnies of North
Georgia
Local Chapter
By Theda Chambless
Even though the leaves were a
little past their peak for color, the
occupants of twelve coaches loved
the crisp mountain air with not a cloud
in sight. Our Nov. 9-11, 2012 outing at
Leisure Acres Resort in Cleveland, GA
was a special treat. Our hosts did an
outstanding job, with lots of little elves
pitching in due to the fact that Hal and
Bobbie Pierce were unable to be there.
We kicked the outing off with our
Friday night dinner at the Western
Sizzlin’ Steak House. The buffet was
especially nice. After dinner we all
returned to the clubhouse for our
monthly business meeting. Best of all
were the visiting, coffee, and cookies
that followed.
Saturday breakfast offered plenty to
keep us going until the evening homecooked meal. Breakfast was paid for
by Dean Woodruff of Integrity RV and
he was there to help us eat it. After
breakfast, Dean and Jeff Bleakley,
Integrity RV’s parts manager, gave
out door prizes. Saturday afternoon
we were on our own to explore the
surrounding area or just visit or relax.
Some of us went to the Babyland
General Hospital to see a Cabbage
Patch baby born, while others checked
out Helen, a unique Alpine village. The
ham for our lavish evening meal was
supplied by the hosts, with everyone
bringing a side dish. After dinner, we
all visited; however, some of us played
Chase the Ace.
During Sunday breakfast, our
president thanked all our veterans for
their service to our country. A few tears
were shed. Goodbyes were then said
until December in Gadsden, AL.
ILLINOIS
Illinois Indians
State Club
By Christy Burke
We had 29 coaches enjoy the fall
outing on a crisp, fall weekend at
County Fairground, Crescent City, IL.
Duties for the weekend were: Windy
City Winnies handled registration and
parking, Fox Valley did housekeeping,
Quad Cities made Saturday breakfast,
and Prairie Schooners took care of
drinks.
Friday was the “PMS” outing where
sixteen ladies had a “pamper myself”
day. They headed out for manicures
and pedicures, haircuts and styling,
then on to a large department store
for shopping and salad luncheon. This
was followed by a master class with
beauty advisors providing individual
attention and selection tips for makeup
and skin care. Linda Burlison arranged
this outing and as it was also her
birthday, she was chosen as the model
and received the full treatment. The
outing was most thoroughly enjoyed
by all attending. A happy hour with a
luscious selection of food followed and
many stayed to play card bingo, with
thanks to caller Dick Jones.
Saturday started with breakfast
and the rest of the day was filled with
games, book sales, flea market, and
club meetings. At the general meeting,
all current officers were retained
except that of secretary, where Christy
Burke was nominated and elected.
Club recognition went to Quad Cities
for ten years as a WIT club and Fox
Valley for thirty years. A catered pork
chop dinner with apple pie and ice
cream was followed by a 50/50 drawing
and eight games of bingo, called by
Claudette Slowik. Again, several large
boxes of food were gratefully received
by the Wakseka food pantry.
After donuts and coffee on Sunday
morning, the members headed home.
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INDIANA
IOWA
MICHIGAN
Who’s Yur Winnies
State Club
By Kathy Rieck
Iowa Cornbelt Campers
Local Chapter
By Jo Overton
Tip-O-The-Mitt Travelers
Local Chapter
By Shirley Bennett
The Who’s Yur Winnies Outing was
held Oct. 16-19. It was hosted by the
Indybago officers, Bruce and Kathy
Barta. It was held at the Parke County
4-H Campground in Rockville, IN. The
campground is very nice—we had use
of the buildings for meals because of
the weather. We had 17 units come.
We had a pitch in on Tuesday with
meetings to follow. Thursday evening
we had a catered meal with autumnthemed dish towels as placemats
on the tables. It was very nice after
spending the rest of the week at food
vendors or eating on the run to get
to the next place. The schedule was
very loose so each could do as they
pleased.
If you have never been to the
Covered Bridge Festival, you are
really missing something. The Festival
runs for ten days and over two
weekends in October. There are 32
covered bridges in the area. Bring a
tow car or make plans ahead to ride
with someone. Several towns in the
area have vendors on all the main
intersections. You have a choice of
food, crafts, antiques, and garage
sales. One town, Tangier, buries 800900 pounds of roast beef every night
in a fire brick lined pit. The next day
they serve roast beef sandwiches and
homemade desserts. Rockville is the
center of the festival and they have the
square around the courthouse blocked
off for vendors of every kind. They have
the singing auctioneer, Dane Bailey.
He was a member of our group until
he bought an SOB. He did a very nice
tribute to the military when several of
us were on the Square. Those who like
to geocache were in heaven because
they have a lot of very old cemeteries
to hide them in, along with the 32
bridges.
September: We held our September
campout at the Webster County
Fairgrounds near Ft. Dodge, IA. Seven
units were in attendance. Additionally,
we had two couples visiting: one from
Waterloo, IA and another from AZ. The
weekend was cool and windy and filled
with games and conversation.
Saturday saw several members
going on a three-mile walk, which
was invigorating. Saturday evening
we all drove into town to eat at a local
restaurant. The couple from Waterloo,
Ron and Sandy W., requested
membership in our club; a vote was
taken at our meeting and they were
accepted. Sunday after breakfast and
church services, we said our goodbyes
and all headed home.
October: Our October campout was
held at Twin Lakes Christian Camp
near Rockwell City, IA. We had four
units in attendance. We also had two
honorary members come in for the day
on Saturday. Friday was a laid back
day of games and conversation.
On Saturday the campground was
holding a “Fall Festival” with many
activities for families and open to the
general public. Several of us went
to the event which included a maze,
pumpkin cannon, a low tight rope, a
zip line, several oversize games of
skill, and much more. All of the events
and games were held in and around a
really beautiful and large 100-year old
round barn. The barn itself was moved
to the campground from a nearby farm
several years ago.
Saturday evening we all drove
to Pomeroy, a small town nearby for
dinner which turned out to be a very
fun time with a lot of joking going on.
This weekend was also our time to
vote for new club officers and set next
year’s camping and meeting schedule.
Sunday was cool and rainy so after
breakfast and church service, we
broke camp and headed home
Our last campout was at Bear Lake,
just south of Traverse City. Originally,
there were six coaches attending.
By the time the weekend of Oct. 5-8
came, we were down to three. I believe
this was the smallest attendance that
we have ever had. Well, I have heard
that here in MI, wait five minutes and
the weather will change. I believe this
might be true. This camping season
we have had so much rain. After this
last campout, I believe the best part of
any of our campouts is the food. I tell
you, we eat very well.
We did manage to get a couple of
campfires going. The problem was, it
was so cold and windy, that you did not
know when it would start raining again.
Only a few wanted to venture out of
their coaches to enjoy the fire.
It has been a great 2012 camping
season. Some of our club members
will be heading south soon and the
rest of us will hunker down for the
winter. Those of us that stay for the
winter will get together each month,
weather permitting, for lunch. Have a
good and healthy winter until we meet
again, happy and safe trails.
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MINNESOTA
Winnehahas
State Club
By Marcia Fabricius
Another MN State Rally has come
and gone and it seems each one
is better than the last. This year 67
units were assembled on the Isanti
County Fairgrounds in Cambridge
Sept. 6-9. Table decorations of
overflowing treasure chests, made by
Deb Johnson, reflected the theme of
“Minnesota, Land of Treasures.” Outof-state visitors were from WI, CA, FL,
NC, and VA.
There were 24 first-timers; it’s
hoped they enjoyed the rally enough
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to be back next year.
The Winnehahas, under the
direction of co-presidents Glenda
Erdmann and Judy Kruempel, hosted
the rally, but each local club had a
responsibility as well. The Southern
Honkers were in charge of parking
and conducted the silent auction
(Roger and JoAnn Bauer). Volunteers
from the Southern Honkers and the
Winnehahas took care of registration.
The Northwoods did the bingo (Sharon
McKenzie) and the Sunday breakfast.
The Sundowners prepared and served
Friday’s dinner. Additionally, each
club assembled a basket of goodies
to be raffled off. (The Northwoods’
basket was actually a “fairy garden” of
living plants.) There was also a 50/50
raffle and a raffle of more than twenty
donated and purchased items. Half the
proceeds from the silent auction were
donated to the local food shelf.
Motor homes were on display from
Pleasureland RV in Ramsey and St.
Cloud and from Bullyan RV in Duluth.
Those two dealerships also sponsored
Saturday’s catered dinner. SkyMed
provided Friday morning’s rolls and
coffee. Universal RV in Rochester
sponsored Saturday’s breakfast. An
ice cream social was provided by Farm
& City Insurance of Forest City, IA.
Dick Lorntsen of Precision Frame and
Alignment in Elk River was on hand to
grease coaches for those requesting
it. He also gave seminars on wheels,
tires, and weight distribution. SkyMed
addressed an assembly on the
importance of their insurance.
Former area reps, now caravan
hosts, Marshall and Juanita Couch,
gave a seminar on WIT Tours. WIT
General Manager, Doug Formanek,
and wife, Pat, and area reps, Andy
and Jeanie Bienvenu, had hoped to be
able to attend the rally, but both sent
notice that due to other commitments,
they were unable to make it. WIT
did contribute a number of much
appreciated door prizes.
There was no lack of things to see
and do. There was a golf tournament
organized by Dave Grunzke, a beanbag
baseball tournament, a cribbage
tournament, a “31” tournament, a photo
contest put together by Deb Johnson,
and an arts and crafts competition and
show. Merlene Keeler came out on
top in “31,” while Ron Geiselhart was
the champion cribbage player. Voters
chose Shirley Erickson’s string-art
greeting cards as the best craft entry
and they picked Marcia Fabricius’
photo as the winner. Sharon McKenzie
offered craft classes.
After Friday’s dinner there was
delightful entertainment by The
Bandannas, three sisters whose
singing and joking were enjoyed by
all. Gary Stacken sang and played his
guitar during the ice cream social.
Saturday evening was for gambling.
Roulette tables, blackjack tables, poker
tables, and a NASCAR race table
were all crowded and noisy. After a
couple of hours, participants could bid
on a number of nice prizes in a lively
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and heated auction. Other games could also be played in
the evenings. A non-denominational church service was
held on Sunday with Mike and Ann Hadel assisted by The
Psalmodies, the contemporary folk group from St. Andrew
Lutheran Church in East Bethel.
New officers for the Winnehahas were elected and
installed. They are: president, Ted Steele; vice president,
Terry Johnson; secretary, Barb Johnson; treasurer, Dorothy
Pomerson; directors, Ann Hadel, Dale Sampson, and Dave
Grunzke. Ted’s first act as new president, after thanking
the outgoing presidents, was to announce that next year’s
state rally will be held in Hutchinson, with the theme being
“Minnesota Sports Teams.”
MONTANA
Montana Wilderness
Local Chapter
By Fred Dahlman
August: On Aug. 30, 2012, a birthday was celebrated
at the Polson KOA and Motorhome Resort in Polson, MT,
overlooking the beautiful Flathead Lake. Eight member
units from our chapter; seven units of the Alberta Wild Rose
chapter of Calgary, Alberta; and the Western Area Reps,
Andy and Jeanie Beinvenu, gathered for the Labor Day
weekend to recognize the thirtieth birthday of the WIT MT
Wilderness Chapter.
During our Friday evening social hour, the Alberta Wild
Rose chapter surprised us with a birthday cake and ice
cream. Saturday consisted of visiting and a visit from the
owners of the Polson KOA, who gave each couple a gift bag
to show their thanks for again visiting their facility. For our
joint Labor Day get-together, Saturday evening we enjoyed
a catered dinner on the deck of the KOA. The highlight of
the meal was the birthday cake that was prepared by the
caterer and the ice cream sponsored by Farm and City
Insurance of Forest City. After dinner, the WIT Store opened
and while shopping was taking place, Fred Dahlman took
advantage of the 60-inch LCD TV located on the wall of
the KOA facility to show a slide show of the joint Labor Day
outing at Glacier National Park in 2001.
On Sunday, a golf tournament was held at the mini golf
course located at the campground. After much laughing and
teasing, the tournament was completed with prizes being
furnished by the KOA. After the president’s continental
breakfast Monday morning, hugs were given, goodbyes
were said, and we began to prepare for our journey home.
October: On Oct. 20, chapter members gathered at
the Prime Cut Restaurant in Great Falls for our monthly
meeting. We were able to welcome Milt and Mary Feltch
back from their summer journey to Cape Cod, MA, and
begin our goodbyes to our snowbirds: the Olsons, Weiss,
and honorary members, the Heiligs, as they prepared to
leave for AZ.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
Granite State Winnies
State Club
By Mackie Heinrich
Twenty-eight members of the Granite State Winnies met
Oct. 18-20 for the annual meeting campout at Lake Forest
Resort in Wakefield, NH. Despite the pouring rain on Friday,
we gathered for a potluck dessert at the clubhouse. A nice
warm fire and plenty of games rounded out our first evening.
Although we had torrential rain and bushels of acorns falling
on our roof tops during the night, the weather cooperated
on Saturday and we took walks to the lake, brought out our
chairs, and enjoyed the delightful fall weather.
Saturday morning began with breakfast provided by Dick
and Freda Potter. Later in the morning, Lenny Chaisson
gave us a woodworking demonstration and after lunch, we
gathered again with Lynn Wronkowski to prepare apple
crisp for dessert that night. Eight rigs brought Crock-Pots
filled with delicious stew and we managed to get them from
our rigs and plugged in, in the kitchen, without spilling a
drop. After our delightful dinner of stew, topped off with
dessert, we began our annual meeting with the pledge of
allegiance to the flag. After our business was concluded,
which included a review of the NNE Rally, our official
audit, a minor change to our bylaws and planning for the
upcoming camping season, we ended the meeting and
spent the remainder of the evening with cribbage, games,
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cards and conversation.
Sunday brought us together in
the morning for a delicious potluck
breakfast buffet, cleanup of the
clubhouse, packing everything back in
the rig and a promise to meet for our
holiday party in December. Although
it sounds like all we did was eat, we
really enjoyed Lake Forest Resort,
which has a large rally field, and spent
the time reinforcing the friendships
we have made over the year. Granite
State is proud of the fact that we have
welcomed fourteen new member rigs
this year, with two more joining at the
annual meeting, and we encourage all
visitors and potential new members.
Look for our campout schedule in the
coming issues of WIT News.
NEW JERSEY
Jersey Seashells
Local Chapter
By Carole Maxwell
The Jersey Seashells September
outing was held at Seashore
Campground. There were twelve
members present and four guests.
We all gathered for a Friday night
campfire. Saturday morning was
breakfast cooked by our men. The
food was plentiful and delicious. Our
meeting was held after breakfast.
Then there was time to go to Cape
May to the beach.
Saturday night was potluck and
again more food. After everything
was cleaned up, we had our annual
birthday party. We had more fun, with
gifts being exchanged and taken away
from each other. We had birthday cake
and root beer floats. Then back to the
campfire for good stories and a lot of
fun. Sunday morning we left for home
and are glad to say, two of the guests
are going to our October outing.
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NEW YORK
Long Island Winnietascas
Local Chapter
By Arlene Schuber
News from Long Island after
Sandy! Well we were a week late,
but had our last outing. Our member
list was shortened but we still had a
wonderful time. Leslie and George
Bagnell were our wagonmasters and
the creator of the extreme decor was
Joyce Deubel. She did a beautiful
job of decorating and preparing a
table fit for a king and queen. We had
seven coaches attending: the Stotts,
Schubers, Davis, Ruckerts, Duebesl,
Bagnells, and Griffins. We have the
wonderful building that I talk about all
the time with heat and kitchens for use
by groups. We had six dry campers
and two who didn’t brave the weather
parked in the campground. We had
our usual potluck dinner on Friday and
there is always so much food.
Saturday morning the Bagnells
prepared our breakfast. Lunch was
on our own and that afternoon, we
had our final meeting and installed
the officers for the 2013 season. They
are: Marianne Armstrong, President;
Peg Davis, 1st VP; Joyce Deubel,
2nd VP; Marge Ruckert, Secretary;
and Jean Rogers as Treasurer. After
the swearing in by Ed Davis, Gloria
Fitzpatrick was given a thank you
gift card and lovely plant for being
our now retired Sunshine Lady, and
Arlene Schuber was given the same
as she has retired after many years
of doing chapter membership. Then
the goodies started. We had a cocktail
party complete with cheese, crackers,
snacks, and drinks. Then dinner
preparations were begun and all
members made all the sides to go with
turkey breasts prepared in the great
kitchen. Eight prepared sterno trays
were set up with every imaginable
turkey day feast item. After dinner
we had a huge array of desserts and
coffee.
Then a surprise visit from “Vanna
Black” and the “midnight cowboy” also
known as Leslie and George Bagnell.
They spent months preparing a fun
game. Of course, all the onlookers
gave answers, some right and some
wrong, so we had many laughs and a
great memory for the night.
Sunday morning the Bagnells
treated us to breakfast again. Then it
was time to talk about the wonderful
weekend while we enjoyed another
cup of coffee. Later we put out all the
leftovers and had a good lunch. The
campground had many after Sandy
repairmen and FEMA people and we
took those leftovers to them to feast
on. All and all, it was a wonderful
weekend and we will be posting Who’s
Inviting Travelers.
We will be planning our 25-year
WIT birthday party and will keep you
posted on the happenings. We hope
to see the Excelsior president and the
East Area Reps at this happy time.
Watch for all the information.
While many of us lost power for
days and weeks, trees came down
and damaged homes and cars, and
fuel shortages and long gas lines and
rationing, we managed to have our
outing while many were still unable to
attend. God Bless all of Long Island,
Staten Island, and the Jersey shore
as we all try to rebuild our homes and
lives.
NORTH DAKOTA
Nodak Flickertails
State Club
By Helen Evans
Small cities in ND are a perfect
place to spend the weekend, especially
if you want tranquility or peace of
mind. Nodak Flickertails last outing
was the weekend of Sept. 14, 2012 at
the Bayside Oahe Resort in Linton, ND
which is a short jaunt to the home of
Lawrence Welk.
The hosts for this weekend were:
John and Kathy Hilley, Tony Trimarco,
Donna and Ed Grunette, and Judy
and Adam Leier. Thank you to Tony
for his special Italian spaghetti meat
sauce for the Friday night spaghetti
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dinner. It was the last club campout for
the season. For activities this month,
the men went to a gun show in town
and the women stayed at the resort
and were introduced to craft ideas by
Kathy Hilley.
Willie Blumhardt is a great
accordion player and serenaded us
during the weekend. We celebrated
a birthday at dinner and a wedding
anniversary later in the evening along
with a fundraising game.
September is the month where we
set the next year’s camping schedule,
so check our section in Who’s Inviting
Travelers. The weekend went quickly
and it was time to say so long for the
winter months.
OHIO
River City Winnies
Local Chapter
By LaVerne Graham
‘Twas the night before Christmas
and all through the Spaghetti House
all creatures were stirring and even a
Brouse. Schmidts stockings were hung
by the chimney with care in hopes that
St. Nicholas soon would be there.
The Vickerys were nestled and snug,
waiting to be fed, while visions of the
camping season danced in their heads;
and Dave Grayum in his kerchief, and
Sally in her hat, had just settled down
and enjoyed Verne Augspurger chat,
when what to the River City Winnies
wondering eyes should appear, but an
array of gifts to pick from if numbers
were near. As they pulled in their
chairs and were turning around, down
the aisle Don Graham came with a
bound. He was full of good cheer,
a right jolly elf, and Joe Biehle and
Jean Packer laughed when they saw
him in spite of themselves. He had a
broad face and a round little belly, that
shook when he laughed like a bowl full
of jelly. A wink of his eye and a twist
of his head soon gave us to know we
had nothing to dread. He spoke a few
words and went straight to his work,
calling Nancy and Al Auciello to MC
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and Rich and Charlene Stein to host.
They whistled and shouted and called
each by name: now Adams, now Joan
Peskin, now Gallaways, too, now Harts
and Muellers, and Peach Brinker, too,
now Newberrys and Peddenpohls,
and Reichardts ran, too, with Zack
and Rachel Stutlz in her new hairdo,
and now Paul Riehm and Meiser, now
Kast and Kieborth, now Chenault and
Patterson, too; now Sutherland, and
Dicks, now Beals and Collins, dressed
in blue, now Griswolds and Roger, who
had no clue. To the top of the table,
to the gifts from the mall, now dash
away, dash away, dash away all. Away
to the tables they flew like a flash,
tore open the packages and threw out
the trash, the trading and pawning to
each special gift soon let everyone
know they would be done in a jiff. They
sprang to their Winnebagos to their
team gave a whistle and away they
all flew like the down of a thistle. But
they heard them each exclaim as they
drove out of sight, happy Christmas to
all and to all a good night.
in Grove’s Christmas Open House,
which included music, cookies, and
hot chocolate in the stores. We then
had our Thanksgiving feast. There
was so much excellent food that we all
were stuffed when we finished.
Saturday many visited a craft bazaar
at one of the churches. Then we had
our leftovers from our Thanksgiving
meal. We were once again stuffed
but it all tasted wonderful. Sunday we
had a light breakfast and a devotional
given by Henry Stone before people
hit the road. The entire outing was a
fun time with lots of games, puzzles,
and great fellowship!
One of the best things that
happened at this outing is that we had
three couples who came as guests
then joined Green Country by the end
of the weekend! We are very excited
to have Bob and Anne Dellegar, John
and Shirley Forrester, and Bill and Jo
Ann Smith in the WIT family! They are
very nice, fun people.
OKLAHOMA
Oregon Trail Winnies and Itascas
State Club
By Bob Schlapfer
Green Country Winnies
Local Chapter
By Donna Zwiegel
Our November outing was the
Thanksgiving gathering held at Cedar
Oaks RV Park in Grove, OK Nov. 7-11.
On Wednesday we went to Gentry,
AR for lunch at the Wooden Spoon,
which is a Mennonite restaurant that
serves made-from-scratch meals
and desserts. So yummy! We then
checked out the shops in downtown
Gentry. Thursday we explored Miami,
Oklahoma. In the morning we had a
fabulous tour of the Coleman Theatre,
which originally opened in 1929. It
has been refurbished to its original
splendor. After the tour we all had
lunch at Montana Mike’s. Following
lunch, the men went to tour the Newell
Coach factory while the ladies went
shopping in downtown Miami. A good
time was had by all.
On Friday many people took part
OREGON
Our last state gathering of 2012
was held Oct. 18-21 at the Blue Ox
RV Park in Albany with 18 coaches
and several local couples driving in
for the day to enjoy the festivities.
The Cascade Travelers Local Chapter
hosted this very successful event. In
addition to the great food and wonderful
fellowship, we all became players in
the Saturday evening Murder Mystery
Dinner Theater. Each of us was given
a scripted part to play and suggestions
on interaction and costumes. Everyone
really took their roles seriously, playing
some thirty diverse roles, with many
twists and turns of plot. Julie Wiskow
was our producer and director and the
whole event would have made Alfred
Hitchcock proud.
Another highlight of this gathering
was the tour of the Albany Carousel
Project Museum in Old Town Albany,
Friday afternoon. Volunteers are
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building an old-fashioned carousel with 52 hand-painted
animals and other decorations inspired by the successful
program originated in Missoula, MT and one recently
completed in Salem, OR. This is a must-see tour if you
are interested in restoring glories of the past.
Except for the usual pinochle fanatics, the usual
evening card and other games were precluded by the
OR Ducks and OR State Beavers football games. The
theme for the 2013 OR State WIT Rally, Sept.19-22, is
“Mardi Gras” and should provide an opportunity for some
outlandish costumes and good fun.
PENNSYLVANIA
Keystone Winnies
Local Chapter
By Lorraine Plant
Five member rigs of the Keystone Winnies ventured
out to the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall, PA for the
September camping weekend. With the crisp air of the
coming fall season and abundant sunshine, the weekend
was absolutely wonderful. In keeping with the Keystone
Winnies tradition, the food for the weekend was not only
plentiful, but delicious as well.
An enjoyable outing on Friday gave the group
opportunities to visit and explore the nearby town of
Belfonte, PA. This quaint small town has such incredible
dated buildings and a wonderful history of the past.
After viewing the exhibits of a local historical museum,
the group stopped at a local deli for lunch. The owner
was a pleasant and welcoming woman and the food was
very good. Keystone and food go hand in hand. After a
delightful lunch, we ventured into a few shops. Finding a
charity store with a fantastic sale and a four-floor antiques
shop, the women did a bit of browsing and shopping,
trying really hard not to keep the men waiting too long.
From Belfonte, a short trip to the Penn State Creamery
just seemed like a logical jaunt to take. Although our
lunch and dessert pushed back the time for our potluck
supper, it was, as usual, very tasty and well enjoyed.
By Saturday morning, plans for the day were taking
shape. The men were heading to the military museum
in nearby Boalsburg, while the ladies headed back to
Belfonte for a bit more shopping and browsing. Dinner
of leftovers and some rowdy game playing rounded out
the weekend.
Sunday morning was, as usual, a little melancholy
with everyone preparing to head home. It is always such
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an enjoyable time to camp with our members and “go home
day” always arrives too quickly. So, we said our so-longs for
this month and look forward to our final outing. Until next time,
safe travels and good health to all of you.
RHODE ISLAND
Rhody Winnies
State Club
By Sandy Nicolo
The October meeting of the Rhody Winnies was held on
Oct. 28, 2012 at Gregg’s Restaurant in North Kingstown, RI.
Eleven members attended along with guests Pete and JoAnn
Atack
President Sally Quinn stated that since the Rhody Winnies
were no longer involved in the S.N.E. Tri-State Rally, we
needed to decide when the club will hold its annual rally/
meeting and elect its officers. Several ideas were discussed.
It was proposed that the May campout would become our
annual rally/meeting and that elections would be held at that
time with the incoming officers beginning their term on July
1 and continuing through the following June 30. This would
coincide with our fiscal year as well as with our membership
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year.
Sally brought up the subject of
campouts for the upcoming year. The
dates and locations were discussed.
Several ideas were discussed on
how to recruit new members such as
mailings to potential members along
with our newsletter.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Ringneck Winnies
Local Chapter
By Larry Dumke
The Ringneck Winnies final
campout of 2012 was held at the
Kelley Farm near Huron, SD. Six units
and three drive-ins attended. Marvin
and Ruth Kelley have a nice big
heated shed that we use for meetings,
potluck, and entertainment. The wind
was not an issue once we arrived.
Friday evening we had our usual
heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks of
choice, and played cards. There was
quite a bit of discussion about our
winter plans. A few have already gone
south for the winter. Saturday morning
the wagonmasters prepared a big
breakfast for us. We had our business
meeting after breakfast. Mostly we
talked about next year’s camping
schedule. New officers were installed.
Larry Dumke was installed as the
2013 President and Myrna Knadle as
the Treasurer. The secretary and vice
president will be installed at the first
2013 meeting.
Saturday evening we carpooled
over to the Lake Byron Steakhouse for
dinner. We enjoyed a delicious dinner
and had a nice view of the lake. Then
we returned to the farm for more visiting
and games. Sunday morning we had
a short devotional service followed
by coffee and sweet rolls. We wished
each other a good winter and holidays,
then we all left with plans to meet next
in April 2013 at the Godfathers Pizza
in Huron.
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
West Tennessee Travelers
Local Chapter
Heart of Texas Winnies
Local Chapter
By Martha Callaway
The hills of middle TN were alive
with the vibrant colors of the trees in
full fall foliage as we traveled to Long
Branch Campground on Center Hill
Lake. The campground is situated
below the dam on Caney Creek. During
the day we watched canoes, kayaks,
and all manner of watercraft put in the
water and travel downstream. Fishing
appeared to be a big attraction as well.
It cooled down enough at night that
we were able to enjoy the Shannons’
campfire.
On Monday, we had a good meal
at the camp. Tuesday, we traveled a
few miles down the road to the Rose
Garden Café. At our meeting, the
camping schedule for next year had the
finishing touches put on it. President
Larry Bolding passed out the names of
prospective new members and asked
present members to contact them
and try and get them to join our club.
We did have one member in training.
Ken and Jeanette Dixon brought their
granddaughter, Carissa. She is a very
enthusiastic camper and loves her
Winney.
Wednesday morning we had
breakfast cooked by Larry and Jane
Bolding and Mark and Pat Bolding.
Wednesday was a free day, but we did
all get together and grill out that night.
Thursday the Dixons headed for SC
and the rest of us took off for Lebanon
and the state meeting.
We didn’t have a meeting in
November, but will have a Christmas
dinner at the home of John and Sally
Shannon. The Shannons are providing
the main course and the rest of us are
bringing either side dishes or dessert.
We will be anxious to get back on the
road in the spring.
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Eighteen Heart of Texas coaches
were on the ground for our November
meeting in Canton, TX, at the Mill
Valley RV Resort. Bill and Dorothy
Drake, former members, were guests
as well as Donna, the daughter of
Gary and Connie Bunt. Shirley Smith
also drove in for the day. The meeting
was held at the highly rated Mill Valley
RV Resort. Beautiful landscaping and
all kinds of activities make this park
an exceptionally nice place to camp.
The small town of Canton, population
5,000, is known for its First Monday
Trade Days, located on a 100-acre
plot of land, and on those First Monday
weekends, the population swells to
200,000. It is known as the largest flea
market in the United States. Luckily,
Heart of Texas was not visiting on a
First Monday weekend, so members
had the town to themselves.
According to a long-standing
tradition, hosts were the officers
of Heart of Texas. One of the two
main activities this weekend was the
Thanksgiving feast prepared for the
members by the officers. The second
event was the celebration of the
40-year birthday of Heart of Texas.
Instead of a birthday cake, donut holes
were served following the Saturday
morning business meeting. Lots of
joker games were going all weekend,
but the highlight of the weekend
entertainment was the TX A and M
game against #1 AL, and TX A and M
beat AL in a most exciting game. The
Aggies in our chapter were ecstatic, as
were all the other members. Members
were able to watch the game in the
clubhouse, all together, on a huge TV
screen over a beautiful fireplace. Food
was ever present.
The ladies found a wonderful
sandwich shop across from the
courthouse for their Friday luncheon
and the guys found a great barbecue
place. Mexican food places and buffets
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rounded out the eating out menus.
Members had pizza together in the
clubhouse Friday night. This was also
the weekend for members to bring
their $10 Wal-Mart Christmas cards
for the children in the Johnson County
Child Advocacy Program. By the time
the weekend was over, $600 in cards
had been collected for the children.
These cards will be presented to the
Advocacy Program within a week so
the children will have the money in
plenty of time before Christmas.
Steve
Ferguson
presented
an inspirational Sunday morning
devotional on the importance of
thanking God for our blessings and
ended his devotional with a very
touching tribute to all Veterans
because this was the weekend of
Veterans Day. After devotional, many
more donuts and sausage balls, and
many hugs, we left our Heart of Texas
family and headed for our homes.
VIRGINIA
Tidewater Tascas
Local Chapter
By Lily Lach
September: The Tidewater Tascas
had 12 coaches attending the
2012 VA State Rally Sept. 20-23 at
Bethpage Camp Resort in Urbanna,
VA. We outfitted ourselves in pirate
attire to carry out the “Pirates of the
Rappahannock” theme. We were in
charge of parking incoming RVs to
their site. It was a beautiful day to
ride the Tappahannock River boat,
see the American baldheaded eagles,
and enjoy VA wines. The activities,
seminars, and games at the rally were
a lot of fun.
Three new Winnebago motorhomes
were open for tour by McGeorge’s
Rolling Hills. Vendors Rowe offered
a shopping experience for needed
things. There was a new miniature golf
course that many enjoyed in a team
event challenge. We had a catered
dinner Saturday provided by Camping
World RV Sales of Roanoke.
Sunday a continental breakfast
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started the day. Afterwards, a general
meeting with installation of new officers
(state and chapter) was done. Our new
officers are: Glenda Hannaford, Vice
President; Pat Bennett, Treasurer; and
Mike Montgomery remains President;
Lily Lach remains Secretary. Holden
and Nancy Hewlett and Elvin Edwards
were voted honorary members.
October: The Oct.19-21 outing
was hosted by the Mebanes and the
Cathcarts at North River Campground
in Shawboro, NC. The Halloween and
fall theme with perfect weather allowed
for outdoor games. The hosts provided
dinner to nine coaches with their eight
guests on Friday. Saturday started with
the Tascas breakfast guaranteed to
last to dinner. The potluck dinner from
our great cooks was a special treat.
Sunday breakfast was provided by the
campground as part of their amenities.
It was then goodbyes and see you at
Misty Mountain. Thank you, Mebanes
and Cathcarts, for a great time.
November:
Misty
Mountain
Campground in Crozet, VA November
9-11 was the setting for the state
meeting. Seven coaches enjoyed the
great weather. The area has many
wineries close together and the Blue
Mountain Winery was a great place
for food, drink, and socializing. Picnic
tables, mountain views, corn hole
games, children and dogs playing, it
was fun for all.
Some went on the Art Festival Tour,
some to Winter Green Ski Resort, and
others to the small town of Crozet.
For all that did not go beyond the
campground, it was a great time to
walk, watch the fish in the stream, and
connect with nature. We had a meet
and greet on Friday, our chapter did a
dinner at Hannaford’s site, and then off
to bingo.
Saturday, after breakfast, we
had our chapter meeting and set up
our schedule for 2013. This will be
seen under Who’s Inviting Travelers.
Saturday evening we had a potluck
dinner with a lot of good food. Sunday,
continental
breakfast
by
Misty
Mountain sent us on our travels to the
next destination.
WASHINGTON
Apple Rovers
Local Chapter
Our Nov. 10, 2012 meeting was
called to order by Vice President Dave
Curry at Newtown Green Clubhouse,
Yakima, WA. Thank you Louise and
Bob White, Jeanette Chapman, and
Frank Howe for a great luncheon.
A letter from Children’s Wishes and
Dreams was handed out regarding
preparation for their annual dinner
and auction to be held Feb. 16. The
cost of granting wishes is rising to over
$4,500 per wish, so any support will be
greatly appreciated.
It was also mentioned that if anyone
knows of a local charity organization
that we could help, to bring it to the
charity committee. A 50/50 raffle was
held and the winners were: 1st prize
$18 Jeanette Chapman, 2nd $15
Gloria Tolbert, 3rd $7 Ruby Cornelius.
Door prizes were drawn and Norm
Cornelius won the man’s gift—he
received a basket with homemade
bread, cookies, and candy. The ladies
was won by Jill Rogers and she
received a basket with homemade
bread, cookies, and juice.
WISCONSIN
Northern Lights
Local Chapter
By Janice Mauer
Ten members of the club traveled
to North Central WI to attend the
Antique Steam and Gas Engine Show
in Edgar, WI on August 24-26. We
enjoyed the antique parade of tractors,
huge flea market, the live music
each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
and the Spark Show on Saturday
night. The men especially, enjoyed
the demonstrations of the old saw
and shingle mill, stone crusher, and
threshing machines powered by steam
and gas. Ladies were more interested
in the large craft barn where many of
us bought attractive handmade woven
throw rugs, as well as other items.
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Sunday’s church service was a delightful experience, as
all the hymns were sung to a polka tune. Fellowship was
enjoyed with a potluck, conversation, and much laughter.
In September, eleven motorhomes met in Washburn, WI
for our final meeting of the year. From there we traveled
into MI, with several stops along the way. It was a wonderful
trip and we all enjoyed it immensely. Attractions enjoyed
along the way included: boat tours to the Apostle Islands,
shopping in Bayfield, visiting Ashland, and going on the
Mural Walk. Tours included Copper Mountain Ski Fly and
riding up in the chair lift, a tour of the Depot Museum, seeing
the tallest Indian statue, Porcupine Mountain, and Lake
in the Clouds. Some of us continued on to Houghton, MI
where we took an underground tour of the Quincy Copper
Mine. It was a wonderful fall trip. We are home for the winter
but are anxiously awaiting spring.
CANADA CHAPTERS
ONTARIO
Ontario Trillium Travellers
Local Chapter
By Barb Watkins
On Oct. 17-19, fourteen coaches visited the Barrie
KOA to celebrate our Christmas in October. The Shantzs,
previous visitors, became our newest members. President
Bettyann Jennings updated us on what to look forward to in
2013. A potluck was later enjoyed. Our wrapped Christmas
gifts were exchanged in a fun game. Lots of laughter
followed. Fred Jennings introduced our new website, how
to access it, and use the links. The KOA staff served a
delicious turkey dinner, while members chatted about their
winter plans. A generous donation was made to KOA Care
Camps. Following a catered breakfast on Friday, goodbyes
were said.
ALBERTA
Alberta Wild Rose WIT
By Dani Mashford
It’s once again time to winterize our motorhomes and
settle down for a long winter, albeit for our few snowbirds
that will be leaving soon for the south. We had a great year
starting May 17 to a WIT Rally in Moses Lake, WA. We
all traveled safely and had a wonderful time. June, July,
and August saw us staying closer to home with fun outings
and good fellowship. Aug. 31 a group from the Alberta club
traveled to Poulson, MT to help the MT club celebrate their
30th anniversary.
Sept.14, our weekend was spent close to home at Black
Diamond, AB. Friday night our president, Sid Mason, and
his wife, Lorraine, treated all of us to a delicious pulled pork
dinner. Saturday night we enjoyed dinner at our favorite
Chinese restaurant. One of the highlights was visiting
with the hundreds of motorcycle bikers and viewing their
beautiful bikes when they rolled into town on a rally to
raise money for one of their injured members. It was a very
different experience for all of us.
Sept. 25-30, seven coaches from our club headed for
Minot, ND to attend the Norsk Host Fest. It was such fun,
wonderful entertainment and our WIT Rally host, Carol
Rayburn, was just great. She was always there when we
needed her. That pretty well wraps up our 2012 camping
season. We look forward to our AGM in November and our
Christmas party Dec. 1.
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coming in February! Your news updated daily!
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member anniversaries
Bob & Pat Baldridge, W105418, 57 yrs
Bob & Joyce Bischoff, W111865, 57 yrs
Jack & Genie Carmody, W23409, 55 yrs
Russ & Helen Case, W51716, 67 yrs
Tom & Connie Davies, W119967, 60 yrs
Ray & Ferol Drust, W141131, 57 yrs
Steve & Nancy Ferguson, W123067, 51 yrs
Bob & Donna Garrett, W104859 55 yrs
Lou & Sandy Gephart, W126440, 50 yrs
Edwin & Carole Gies, W145343, 50 yrs
Glen & Janet Gish, W96154, 51 yrs
Fern & Kay Guay, W16501, 52 yrs
Don & Barbara Henson, W90411, 61 yrs
Don & Judy Holtz, W136148, 55 yrs
Andy & Carol Kerr, W144074, 54 yrs
Charlie & Pat Johnson, W73774, 59 yrs
Gerald & Mary Lazarus, W136654, 50 yrs
Jack & Bobbie Lindsay, W104320, 53 yrs
Bob & Rose Marsden, W80408, 50 yrs
Bob & Bonnie Milligan, W142733, 54 yrs
Tommy & Delilah Parsley, W105411, 60 yrs
John & Mimi Philips, W093289, 51 yrs
Jim & Dottie Primm, W078155, 62 yrs
Ernest (Ernie) Alameda, Jr., W137237, passed away on
August 9. He is survived by wife Rhoda, two sons and
daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
a sister, nieces and nephews. Ernie loved camping in his
motorhome and was an active member of the Chardonnay
Travelers.
Edward Allen, W87845, passed away October 28. He
was an active member of the Winnie Poo once serving as
president and had also served as president of the Illinois
Indians State Club. He is survived by wife, Joyce.
Max & Roseanne Putman, W148521, 54 yrs
Dave & Mary Schutte, W60880, 59 yrs
Ken & Katie Selden, W104470, 50 yrs
Jerry & Wanda Standridge, W139356, 57 yrs
Bill & Mary Steinmeyer, W154361, 50 yrs
Harry & Joe Ann Stephens, W52747, 64 yrs
Art & Pat Strong, W148650, 50 yrs
Dave & Laura Tracy, W61730, 63 yrs
Derrill & MaryAnn Turley, W115071, 58 yrs
Ed & Karen Welch, W77525, 54 yrs
we remember...
laws. Larry and Ileen were charter members of the Fresno
Floaters Chapter, California State Club and WIT and loved
to go RVing. Larry served in WWll in the Army Air Force
and was buried with military graveside services. James D. Hutton, W68163, passed away October 11.
He was a member of the SE Iowa Winnie Korns. He is survived by wife, Georgana.
Norm Boddy, W136299, recently passed away. He was an
Evergreen Winnie member in Seattle, Washington since
2006. He is survived by his wife, Rita, and son Alex. Richard W. Iehl, W101335, passed away November 23.
Richard served in the Army during the Korean War. He
was an active member of the Iowa Corn Belt Campers and
was very involved in his community. He is survived by his
wife Marsha, of 59 years; three children and many grandchildren.
Myrtle Brown, W91919, died October 9. She was a member of the Florida Panhandle Winnies. Myrtle is survived
by husband, Harold.
Daniel Leichty, W94161, passed away on September 28.
He was a member of the SE IA Winnie Korns. He is survived by wife, Arlene.
Doris Cantelon, W148633, passed away October 17. She
was a member of the Ontario Trillium Travelers and is
survived by husband, George, three sons, a daughter and
grandchildren.
Robert James, W150051, passed away on Sept 14.
Jacob Cernik Jr, W78629, has passed away. He was a
member of the Wandering Ohio Winnies, Northcoast Winnies and Emerald Necklace Winnies.
Larry Harris, W76946, a long time member of the Winnie
‘Gonians and the state club here in Oregon, passed away
September 27, 2012. He is survived by his wife Darlene,
his children, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Howard Hillman, W62405, passed away November 28. He
was a faithful member of the Green Country Winnies and
Okiebagos. He is survived by wife, Orga.
Larry Holland, W6455, passed away June 7. He is survived by his wife, Ileen and two daughters and sons-in-
Jan/Feb 2013
Henry Maguder, W84075, died on October 6. Henry
served as President of the Peninsula Winnies for two
years. He is survived by his wife, Jo and ttwo sons and
several grandchildren.
Carole Molnar, W121882, passed away on November 30. She was a loyal member of the Palmetto Winnebago State
Club. She is survived by her husband, Louis Molnar, two
daughters, two sisters and five grandchildren.
Robert (Bob) Shelton, W002404, died on July 14. Charter
Member of the Rocky Mt. Winnies, he is survived by Lorraine.
Harriet Ulrey, W72029, a long time WIT Club and Cardinal
Winnies Member passed away September 12. They joined
in 1991 and Harriet and husband Bill attended several Wit
Caravans and were very active in the Local Chapter as
well as President and Secretary. She well be missed by
the Cardinal Winnies.
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club & chapter news
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND RALLY
by Ron Goudreau
North Haverhill Fairgrounds in
North Haverhill, NH was the site of the
Northern New England “Hillbilly Hoedown” Rally that was hosted by the
New Hampshire Granite State Winnies with assistance from the Maine
A Bagos and the VT Lake Champlain
WIT clubs. Seventy-one Winnebago/
Itasca “Hillbilly” owners, including our
first Winnebago 5th wheel were divided into four groups known as the
Hatfield’s, McCoy’s, Moonshiners and
Revenuers. The largest share of WIT
hillbillies were from New Hampshire
with 20, followed by Vermont (12),
Massachusetts (8), Connecticut (7),
Rhode Island (6), Maine (5), New York
(3), Florida (2), Iowa (2), and Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas,
Washington and Wisconsin with 1
each. Hillbilly dignitaries in attendance included WIT General Manager
Doug Formanek and First Lady Pat, as
well as Eastern Area Representatives
Butch and Becky Moore. The hillbillies
who travelled the furthest were Rick &
Paula Huls from the State of Washington.
The skies were blue, the temperatures were warm and the Hatfield’s
and McCoy’s put their feuds aside to
socialize with the Moonshiners and
Revenuers. Friday’s opening ceremonies were led by Granite State Winnie
President JoAnne Metz after which
the hillbillies feasted on a homemade
spaghetti, meatballs and sausage supper that was prepared by Granite State
Winnie members Dick and Freda Potter who also prepared a homemade
biscuits and sausage gravy breakfast
for the early birds on Friday morning.
After dinner the group was entertained
at an open-mike event that included
some yodeling and strumming by Millie Osborne accompanied Ron Goudreau on the 12-string guitar and Jack
Pechaski on the 5-string banjo, which
was followed by some jamming and
good old fashion rock and roll by Jim
Pierce on the electric guitar. The Red
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Hat Band then entertained the hillbillies who stomped their feet for the rest
of the evening.
The hillbillies were up early on
Saturday, which started with an omelet in a bag breakfast that was sponsored by the VT Lake Champlain WIT
club. Once fed the hillbillies enjoyed
visiting the WIT store and replaced
some of their worn clothing and took
a chance on some new items at the
raffle tables and then to the “Hillbilly
Yard Sale” where they exchanged
treasures that will most likely be given
at the next holiday Yankee swap. The
afternoon included a presentation on
the WIT tours, a Q&A RV information
session by President Mitch Loiselle
of the VT Lake Champlain WIT club
and Freedom RV, as well as a competition between the hillbilly groups as
they played bean bag baseball, had a
ping pong turkey shoot and a cribbage
tournament. The hillbillies were also
able to cool down by enjoying an ice
cream social that was sponsored by
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and Freedom
RV and served by our WIT representatives and the Maine A Bagos.
Saturday’s highlight was a pig roast
dinner that was prepared by the Pig
Kahuna of Portland, Maine that was
followed by more foot stomping music
for those hillbillies that wanted to put
on their Sunday clothes and swing a
leg or two. An incident occurred when
the McCoy’s stole the Hatfield’s pig
at the pig roast; however, a feud was
avoided when the Revenuers threatened to tax the McCoy’s for their windfall find and the Moonshiners were
willing to share some of their white
lightning with the group.
Closing ceremonies were held
on Sunday morning by Granite State
Winnie President JoAnne Metz who
thanked the group for helping to make
the rally a tremendous weekend for all,
upon which the entire group cleaned
the meeting hall in record time and
once again headed for the hills until
the next rally.
WIT Club News
Meet the Sightseer 35G
Winnebago Industries News
Right-sized, right-featured and right-priced, this tripleslide coach combines lots of living space with functional
flexibility, thanks to our extendable sectional sofa/sleeper and
innovative new InTable™.
Add premium features like Corian® countertops,
Ultraleather™ cab seats, and entertainment center with 46-in.
LCD TV, plus available washer/dryer and electric fireplace,
and you’ll see why the attractive Sightseer® 35G is a great fit
for any Class A fan!
The versatile InTable™ converts from end
table to dining table, island, countertop extension or desk. It incorporates built-in storage, is
easily moved around the coach and folds into
a compact (and secured) end table for travel.
Winnebago Industries honored with 17th consecutive
Quality Circle Award.
Winnebago Industries was presented with the coveted Quality Circle
Award during a ceremony held in conjunction with the National RV Trade
Show in November.
“We believe we have the best dealer
network in the RV industry,” said Winnebago Industries’ CEO and President
Randy Potts. “We are especially honored to have our dealer partners recognize us with this prestigious award.
We are particularly proud that Winnebago Industries is the only manufacturer to receive this award from RVDA
every year since its inception.”
Winnebago Industries was recognized as a Quality Circle Award winner
Jan/Feb 2013
based on overall dealer satisfaction for
Winnebago, Itasca, and Era motorized
brands as measured in the Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey conducted
by RVDA.
Dealers believe the DSI is a tool to
help improve communication and the
overall relationships with their manufacturers. The survey measures dealer attitudes in key policy, product, and
procedure areas that dealers say are
the most important elements in their
business partnerships with manufacturers.
“The DSI is a valuable indicator of
our dealers’ perspective on the quality of our products and services,” said
Potts. “We wish to thank all our dealer
partners for the confidence they have
shown in Winnebago Industries in
honoring us with this award. We also
wish to thank our valued employees
for their continued diligence to ensure
that every Winnebago Industries motor
home, program and service provided is
of the highest quality. Our employees
have worked extremely hard to build
high quality products, while providing
world-class programs and services to
our dealer partners. We plan to continue to deliver the most innovative
and highest quality products, services
and support in the industry for both our
dealer partners and retail customers.”
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Winnebago Industries News
Thank you for the extra bling!
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Class A and C Gold category.
According to a press release,
more than 130,000 MotorHome readers were invited to choose from 100
brands and cast votes online at www.
MotorHomeMagazine.com for their favorites in 24 categories.
“The winners are the best of the
best in the RV industry and we thank
our loyal readers for participating in
this valuable asset to the pages of
MotorHome magazine,” MotorHome
Publisher Bob Livingston said. “Congratulations to all the winners for being
at the top of their game.”
“We are very excited to receive this
recognition from the readers of MotorHome magazine,” said Winnebago
Industries’ Vice President of Sales and
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Thanks to all readers of MotorHome
magazine who helped to vote for the
first-ever Reader’s Choice Awards.
Class A, B and C motor homes from
Winnebago Industries recently received MotorHome magazine’s Readers Choice Awards.
According to the November 30, announcement, Winnebago Industries’
Class A and C motor homes were
named as this year’s Gold winners and
the Class B Era received Silver status
in MotorHome magazine’s first-ever
Readers’ Choice Awards, which included many of North America’s most
popular motorhomes, campgrounds,
RV products and services. Winnebago
Industries’ motor homes were the only
recipients to receive this award in the
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Product Management Scott Degnan.
“It is a true honor to be named by the
RV consumer as the best in the industry and we will continue to strive for excellence in our products and services
as we go into the future.”
2013 Impulse®
When looking for Class C motorhome value, ask
yourself, is the beauty more than skin deep?
Does it have the legendary quality assurance of
Winnebago Industries’® SuperStructure® construction process? Does it offer a wide range
of unique floorplans in the variety of sleeping,
dining and living configurations that I want? Do
I want to settle for anything less? True value
comes from true quality at a friendly price, which
is exactly what you get with the 2013 Itasca
Impulse. Ford® E450 chassis, super-duty V10
SEFI Triton® engine – 14,500-lb. GVWR
• Five floorplans
• Large rear trunk with recessed storage compartment (NA 24V, 31J/31JP)
• MCD roller shades
• Rear bunk beds (31J/31JP)
• One-piece fiberglass roof
• Abundant cabinetry sized to maximize storage
space
See the floorplans, images and
more at www.goitasca.com
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WIT Club News
WIT Club member benefits
Know a great campground?
One of the great benefits of WIT membership is receiving
a discount at campgrounds recommended by fellow
members. In the program, the campground agrees to offer
either a 10 or 15 percent discount to our membership. The
campground will receive a WIT logo decal to display at the
campground and will also be listed in our annual directory
as well as online at www.witclub.com.
We need your help to help grow this database of
campgrounds!
• When you visit a campground that you enjoy and
want to visit again, but isn’t part of the program - sign
them up! If you stay at a facility that is listed, but no
longer offers the discount, you may enlist the new
owners/management in the program.
• Ask the campground to complete the form below and
send it to the WIT office at the address listed on the
form. If they elect to not reenlist, please notify the
WIT office of this policy change so we may update
our records.
• When visiting any of the campgrounds listed in
the WIT Membership Directory, please check the
telephone number and mailing address. If it has
changed, please notify the WIT office.
• When you recruit a new campground or reenlist one
under new management, you’ll receive a $5 WIT
store certificate toward WIT merchandise.
• Only one member may sponsor or enroll a
campground. There will not be multiple rewards for
enlisting the same campground by different members.
When your clubs and chapters are out or planning new
events, keep this program in mind and share the good tips
by enrolling the campground into our discount program.
Thanks for helping your fellow members by recommending
and enlisting your favorite campgrounds!
WIT Club Campground Discount Program
Campground
Address
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip
Signed (owner/manager)__________________________________
Date_________________________
Send this completed form to WIT Club, PO Box 268, Forest City, IA 50436
Jan/Feb 2013
Name
Mailing Address
City
State
I agree to offer a 10 or 15 percent discount to each WIT Club member who
presents a valid membership card upon registration. In return the campground
will also receive recognition in our WIT Club annual directory and on the WIT
Club Web site.
WIT #
Telephone
CAMPGROUND SPONSORED BY:
Owner/Manager’s Name
Zip
E-mail and/or Web site address
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Make plans now to join us in Forest City, Iowa this July!
Sunday, July 21-Friday, July 26
From the seminars to the entertainment to the fabulous fun,
why would you be anywhere else than right here in July?
2013 will bring NEW activities, big
name entertainment, contests & more!
Watch for the WIT Club News Special GNR Edition to arrive in
your mailbox in March with all the details!
Complete the registration form or call Lisa at 641-585-6464 to register over the phone.
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WIT Club News
2013 Grand national Rally
Registration Form (Please print)
July 21-26, 2013
Arrival Date: ________________________
Name: ______________________________________________ Co-Pilot _____________________________________________
WIT No. : _________________ Home No. : _______________________________ Cell No. : _______________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________________________State: ____________ ZIP: ____________
First time attending GNR? _____
# of GNR’s attended _____
E-mail address*: ____________________________________________________
*confirmations will be e-mailed to this address
Unit Serial # (12 or 17 digits): __________________________________________
Number of Slides?: _____
Do you have a permanent attachment adding to the total length of coach?
No _____ Yes _____, Total Length _____________
yoU MUSt Be a MeMBeR oF Wit anD aRRiVe in a
WinneBaGo inDUStRieS PRoDUCt to PaRtiCiPate
__________________________________________________________________
Guest Name
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Youth Name
Age
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
CanCellation PoliCy
• A $35 fee will be charged for ALL
cancellations.
• Cancellation requests must be received by e-mail
lcronkwright@winnebagoind.com,
fax 641.585.6703, or by letter in order
to be processed. The effective date of
the cancellation is determined when
this communication is received. A
telephone call is not sufficient in
processing a cancellation.
• Please allow 4-6 weeks after receipt
of cancellation.
ConFiRMationS Will Be e-MaileD
aS ReGiStRationS aRe ReCeiVeD
Make check(s) payable to WIT.
Payment must be in United States currency or exchange equivalent.
Mail payment and registration form
to: 2013 Grand National Rally, P.O. Box
268, Forest City, IA 50436.
Please call lisa Cronkwright at
641-585-6464
if you have any questions.
2013 GnR Rally Fee–non-tRanSFeRaBle
ALL FEES ARE PER UNIT.
CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE E-MAILED AS REGISTRATIONS ARE RECEIVED
RALLY FEES MUST ACCOMPANY THIS REGISTRATION
1st Parking Choice: ___________________________________________
2nd Parking Choice: ___________________________________________
Please notify lisa for special needs consideration: Must have proof of disability, e.g. photocopy of parking
permit.
Early birds can deduct $30.00 from
registration fee if post-marked by July 1, 2013.
30 amp sections
50 amp sections
Section C-50
Dry Camping
$210
$220
$270
$140
Mail payment and registration form to: 2013 Grand national Rally, P.o. Box 268, Forest City, iowa 50436.
Method of Payment:
 Personal Check 
VISA

MasterCard
 Discover
Card No. : ____________ - ____________ - ____________ - ____________ Exp. Date: __________ 3-digit code______
Signed: _______________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________
application for Participation in Merchants and Crafts Row for the 2013 Grand national Rally
Your Company Name (if applicable) ____________________________________________________________________
List products and brands of items you wish to sell: ________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Merchant and Craft Row parking is based on seniority.
PaRKinG aRea DeSCRiPtionS
30 aMP
MeRCHantS RoW–An area set aside for WIT members, staying
in coaches from which they sell only COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED
articles. Sales are subject to Iowa Sales Tax. Contact Lisa Cronkwright, GNR Coordinator, 641-585-6464, for more information on
Merchants Row. Add $10 to Registration Cost. 25 ft. x. 40 ft.
CRaFtS RoW–An area set aside for WIT members, staying in their
coaches from which they sell only HAND CRAFTED articles. Sales
are subject to Iowa Sales Tax. Contact Lisa Cronkwright, GNR Coordinator, 641-585-6464, for more information on Crafts Row. Add
$10 to Registration Cost. 25 ft. x 40 ft.
MilWit ClUB–Open only to members of the MILWIT Club who
are active or retired military and their spouses.
Wit SinGleS ClUB–Singles only.
Wit leo ClUB–Open to members of WIT LEO, past and present
law enforcement officers.
no-toW BaGoS ClUB–Owners of Rialtas, LeSharos/Phasars or
'02-'04 Vistas/Sunstars.
Wit 365 ClUB–Open only to members of the 365 Club (Those
living in their unit at least six months out of the year.)
Wit RaDio ClUB–Open only to members of WIT Amateur Radio.
netWit ClUB–Computer Club members.
Wit RoDs–Open to members of WIT RODs Club.
ClaSSiC WinneBaGo ClUB–Winnebago & Itasca RV’s at least
20 years old.
State RoW–You may park in any state row.
eRa/navion/View/Reyo/Via–ERA, Navion, View, Reyo and/or Via
only TOWABLE–SunnyBrook or Winnebago brand towable product.
loWeR D–Large sites/30 amps. Limited # available
50 aMP
HanDiCaP–Members of the Handicap Club will be given first
consideration in the handicap parking area. Handicap parking is
extended to members who have physical impairments preventing their participation in activities unless parked in the Handicap
Areas.
SeCtion e–Large sites/50 amps Limited # available.
SeCtion C-50– 70 ft. x 35 ft. 50-amp sites, car parking available
next to coach. Limited # available.
DRy CaMPinG– (NON-ELECTRIC AREA) Generators may run from
7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
no CaR PaRKinG neXt to Unit eXCePt in HanDiCaP aRea &
SeCtion C-50 SPeCial PaRKinG PeRMit to Be DiSPlayeD in VeHiCle at all tiMeS
Service Tips
Resistovar Conversion Varnish
Resistovar Conversion Varnish
Lock in the look with
Resistovar Conversion Varnish
Vaslpar’s Resistovar Conversion Varnish is specifically
formulated to provide an exceptional finish that includes
enhanced UV protection and superior scratch, chemical,
and moisture resistance. Valspar’s Resistovar Conversion
Varnish surpasses all KCMA
performance standards.
Care and Maintenance Instructions
1. Clean up spills immediately using a clean damp
cloth or sponge, then dry surface.
2. Use any mild common dishwashing liquid.
Avoid using cleansers that contain bleach,
ammonia, or abrasives.
3. Routine cleaning will maintain and help
prevent long-term damage to the wood finish.
4. Avoid excess water and moisture that can
damage wood finishes. Keep surfaces dry.
5. Try to avoid direct sunlight. Wood finishes that
are exposed to direct sunlight could lighten or
darken over time.
6. Avoid extremes in temperature and humidity
which can cause wood to expand and contract
and eventually damage the wood finish.
Cabinetry produced at Winnebago Industries’ Hardwoods facilities feature high quality Valspar finishes.
Find more Service Tips and useful operator manual information at www.winnebagoind.com.
IRS - Annual Electronic Filing Requirement for Small
Exempt Organizations — Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Most small tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less
are required to electronically submit Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, unless they choose
to file a complete Form 990 or Form 990-EZ instead.
The e-Postcard is due every year by the 15th day of the 5th month after the close of your tax
year. For example, if your tax year ended on December 31, the e-Postcard is due May 15 of the
following year. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the due date is the next
business day. You cannot file the e-Postcard until after your tax year ends.
Go to www.witclub.com, click on the members only link and then click on the Form 990-N
information. Questions about filing the e-Postcard should be directed to IRS, Customer Account
Services at 1-877-829-5500.
Jan/Feb 2013
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In and Around
Las Vegas
By Orin and Clare Gilbertson
Las Vegas! A city of magnificent hotels and
casinos. Wonderful buffets. Outstanding attractions. A place where the phrase, “What happens
in Vegas stays in Vegas,” is the motto of the city.
However, we’ll break that motto just a bit to let
you know “some” of the happenings on the 2012
In and Around Las Vegas Rally this past October
19-24. Our rendezvous and home for the week
was the Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort located at
the south end of the Strip. This is one of the finest
RV resorts around with large RV spaces, several
beaconing pools and spas, meeting rooms and a
club house with a fitness center.
After a mid-afternoon orientation we headed
to the Bootlegger Bistro for our welcome dinner
where a fantastic meal was served among photos
and memorabilia for show business and business
greats. We then headed out by mini-bus for a
spectacular evening viewing the lights of Las Vegas with a stop at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign,
then on to the Bellagio Hotel to see the beautiful
fall color display in the Conservatory and Botanical Garden and the water show. Our next stop
along the Strip was the Mirage with the colorful
volcano, then on to the Fremont Street Experience with thousands of overhead led lights connected to computers displaying various scenes
which accompany the music being heard over the
sound system.
After a morning catching up on our sleep after
our late night out, we headed downtown to the
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Mob Museum. Here we saw and experienced
a well presented history of the mob influence in
Las Vegas (and elsewhere). Our tour included a
stop at the Stratosphere which boasts the tallest
bungee jump (and other scary rides) in the world
all starting at 866 feet above ground level (109
stories). None of our folks took advantage of any
of these thrill experiences but they did get to see
a fantastic view of Las Vegas from high above
the city. The next stop was The Planet Hollywood
for dinner and reserved seating for VEGAS! The
Show” which tells the story of the most influential and exciting entertainers who made Vegas…
Vegas! From Vegas icons like The Rat Pack and
Elvis to today’s hottest stars… this amazing cast
of more than 40 performers, big band orchestra
and beautiful showgirls make VEGAS! The Show
one of the biggest stage productions on the Strip
in almost 20 years. After a free day to catch up, we headed out
to Hoover Dam, an engineering and architectural
marvel. Viewing this magnificent, massive man
made structure creates a respect for man’s accomplishments. After touring Hoover Dam we
headed to the Desert Princess for a lunch and
cruise on Lake Mead. The next stop was Ethel M’s Chocolate Factory for a tour and sample
of their chocolates and a tour of their world renowned cactus garden.
Our final day in Las Vegas found us exploring
the Spring Mountain Ranch complex and Red
2013 In and Around Las Vegas Price:
1 unit 2 people: $1,950.00
1 unit 1 person: $1,175.00
Each guest: $900.00
WIT Club News
Rock State Park featuring scenic desert cliffs,
buttes and spectacular rock formations. Following our tour we enjoyed a buffet dinner at the
Paradise Garden Buffet at the Flamingo Hotel before heading over to the Wynn Hotel and
Casino for the evening show, Le Reve” (The
Dream). The show was a spectacular combination of aquatic acts, acrobatic acts and drama
centered in a pool complex which constantly
changed configuration. No seat in the 1600+
seat auditorium was more than 42 feet from the
pool edge. What a great way to end a wonderful
week in Las Vegas!
Between all the scheduled activities several
of the attendees found time to take in some additional shows, check out other buffets, visit other area attractions, do some shopping and visit
with family.
Don’t miss out on all the fun! Sign up now for
the 2013 In and Around Las Vegas Rally, November 8 – 13 to tour the city that is so famously
known as “Sin City.”
Have a friend who wants to join you, but travels in another brand??
NOW your friends can travel along!
WIT Tours will now accept reservations from non-WIT members who do not currently own a Winnebago Industries RV
product. Non-WIT members must be referred by a WIT member who will be participating on the same rally or caravan.
Rally/Caravan Reservation Policy for Non-WIT Members
Non-WIT member must be referred by a WIT
member who will be participating on the same rally or
caravan.
Ø WIT member may have more than one non-WIT
member RV friend sign up on the event.
Ø Non-WIT member registering on a WIT Tours event
will pay an additional fee of:
Caravan Fee plus:
1 Unit 2 People: $100.00
1 Unit 1 Person: $75.00
Each guest: $50.00
Ø
Rally Price plus:
1 Unit 2 People: $ 75.00
1 Unit 1 Person: $50.00
Each Guest: $25.00
Ø Non-WIT members will provide license plate
number, make, and model of RV when filling out reservation
Jan/Feb 2013
form.
RV must be self-contained and in reliable
operational order. Recreational vehicles include: motor
home (class A, B, and C), travel trailer, or fifth wheel trailer.
Ø Non-WIT members will follow WIT Tours payment
schedule along with cancellation policy.
Ø If the WIT member decides to cancel the event, the
non-WIT member friend will not be required to cancel.
Ø If the non-WIT member cancels the event, they
would be subject to the same cancellation policy as our WIT
members.
Ø Non-WIT members will follow the same protocol
and guidelines expected of our WIT members.
Note: The policy change is only for WIT tours rallies and
caravans. It does not include the WIT Grand National Rally
or WIT State and Regional Rallies. You must be a member
of the WIT Club and arrive in a Winnebago Industries RV
product to attend these events.
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WIT Tours is taking reservations for 2013 tours. To sign up for a rally or caravan, please call the WIT office at 1-800-643-4892, Ext 1, to make your reservation, or fill out a rally/caravan registration form found on line at www.witclub.com,
or in your Club News, and mail or fax to the WIT office at WIT Tours, PO Box 268,
Forest City, IA 50436 - Fax # (641)585-6703.
WIT Tours 2013 Schedule
Dates subject to change.
Pasadena Rose Parade Rally - Pasadena, CA
Dec. 28, 2012-Jan. 2, 2013
Puerto Penasco, Mexico Rally #1
February 11-22
Puerto Penasco, Mexico Rally #2
February 25-March 8
Florida Sunshine Rally - Naples & Key West
April 3-12
San Antonio Fiesta Rally
April 21-29
Cajun Culture Rally
April 24-30
Oklahoma City Rally NEW for 2013!
June 12-19
Maritime Caravan - New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI
June 12-July 12
Alaska Caravan
July 14-Sept 1
Canadian Rockies/Calgary Stampede
July 2-10
Twin Cities Adventure NEW for 2013!
July 8-14
Grand National Rally
July 21-26
Grand Circle Caravan - Utah, Arizona, Colorado
September 4-October 1
River Road Caravan
Includes states of MN, IA, WI, MO, TN, MS, LA
September 15-October 22
Made in America Tour - York Co & Gettysburg, PA NEW for 2013! September 8-14
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New York Fall Rally
September 19-27
Norsk HostFest - Minot, ND
October 1-6
Albuquerque, NM Balloon Fiesta
October 3-11
Smoky Mountain Rally
October 6-13
In and Around Las Vegas Rally
October 17-22
Palm Springs Getaway
October 27-November 3
WIT Club News
Puerto Penasco
ples, Florida, the crown jewel of Southwest Florida nestled on the sun-drenched beaches of the Gulf of Mexico,
and only steps away from the untamed tropical wilderness of The Everglades. Here you’ll discover a gentle pace
and a tropical ambience amid excitement, exploration
and discovery.
During the 2013 Florida Sunshine Rally, you will travel
by catamaran from Fort Myers Marina for a TWO-NIGHT
STAY in the tropical paradise of Key West, Florida. Key
West is a major tourist destination and is steeped in history and lore. Stories of pirates, slavers, authors, and artists abound. There is probably more to see and do in Key Luncheon
will take y
West than all the other Keys combined.
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Florida Sunshine Rally
2013 PUERTO PENASCO RALLY SCHEDULE
RALLY # 125-March
– FEBRUARY 11 – 22,
– MARCH 8, 2013
February 11-22, February
82013 | RALLY # 2 – FEBRUARY
April 25
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Sun, fun and relaxation
Join us in Naples, FL, the
await you in Puerto Penasco!
crown jewel of SW Florida
This small fishing town has
nestled on the sun-drenched
blossomed into a popular
beaches fo the Gulf of Mexico,
April 21 - 29, 2013
modern day vacation
and only steps away from the
It is compulsory
while traveling
in Mexico to have
Mexican Public
destination. Enjoy 10 nights at
untamed
tropical
wilderness
Liability Vehicle Insurance, (not included in your rally price). Liability insurOne of America’s truly great festivals, Fiesta San Antonio takes
Playa Bonita RV Park place
withevery
fullApril to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo ance providesof
The Everglades.
We'll
also
NO comprehensive
coverage for collision,
overturning,
fire,
etc. Full coverage insurance is available, but we recommend you check
and the Battle of San Jacinto, and to celebrate San Antonio’s rich
hookups and many optional
travel
by
catamaran
to
Key
You’re 2013 Florida Sunshine Rally will include campwith your
own insurance company for full coverage. WIT will provide
April
24 – 30,
2013
and diverse cultures. The San Antonio Fiesta
Rally has something
fees for 9Crown
nights at the
beautiful
Bonita
Lake RV
activities with experienced
rally hosts.
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Westtofor
a two-night's
stay
at theing
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Plaza
Hotel
and
rally participants
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information
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got float
it! WITdown
members
just, insurance information
for everyone including
really
the
Resort, Bonita Springs, FL with full hookups PLUS…..
weeks prior to the beginning of the event.
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Get Enough,” sun, fun,
and relaxation
Penasco, Mexico.
including entertainment
and one
breakfast
buffet
atin Puerto
Puesta
DelDue to so mailed out approximately
have a6free
day in Key West to take
in all this paradise has to offer.
San Antonio
River.
many requests, WIT Tours has added two days in Puerto Penasco, Mexico during
Only in Acadiana, the south
of Louisiana,
TOWcentral
CARS AREpart
RECOMMENDED
ON THIS EVENT.
DAY 1 – Rally orientation, social time and welcome dinSol.
the 2013 Puerto Penasco Rallies!
SAN ANTONIO FIESTA RALLY
Cajun Culture & Heritage Rally
Puerto Penasco is located along the magnificent
northeastern
shoreperfect
of the blend of story telling, music,
will you
find the
2013
Price
of Cortez in Mexico, which
is also known as the Gulf of California. Commonly
This event is subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances
1 unit 2Sea
people:
$825
1 unit 2 DAY
people:
$2,500 Gardens, City Tour of Na2 – Naples Zoo/Caribbean
dancing and food to give you
a true sense of the
Cajun
2013
referred to by American visitors as Rocky Point, this small fishing town has
beyond our control, or for the best interest of the participants.
ples to include lunch on 5th Avenue.
Culture
and
Heritage.
WIT
Tours
invites
you
to
join
them
blossomed
into
a
popular
modern
day
vacation
destination.
Rocky
Point
is
a
little
1 unit 1overperson:
$555 the seaside city a popular drive1 unit 1 DAY
person:
3 – Tour of $1,600
the tropical island paradise of Sanibel
60 miles from the USA border which makes
Evening dinner along the River Walk while viewing the
as you travel through the historic towns, many
that
Price
and Captiva Islands to include lunch, the world-famous
destination by visitors
from the USA.
River Parade.
Eachtoguest:
$340
Each
guest:
$1,150
Penasco rally
maintain
theirQuail
original
turn of theWhat
centuryPuerto
atmosphere,
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, and a 1 ½ hour cruise of
WIT members will rendezvous for a one-night
stay at Augie’s
Trail
ner held at Bonita Lake RV Resort.
FIESTA HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
➤
participants like best about the rally:
➤ Night in Old San Antonio at La Villita.
➤ Battle of Flowers Parade (reserved seating)
RV Park in Gila Bend, AZ with full hookups. The
maximum
number of units
and
experience
theweway of life of a fun-loving, hard
will take on each event is 30. Travel time from Augie’s Quail Trail RV Park to
working
• Friendly, relaxed atmo• Rally hosts and assistant
Puerto Penasco, Mexico is 3-4 hours. Rally participants
willpeople.
be led into Mexico
sphere.
hosts.
by experienced staff members in one group traveling in close proximity to each
• The local people.
• Entertainment.
other with a staff member bringing up the tailWIT
end ofmembers
the group. will stay at Poche’s
Fish-N-Camp, Breaux
•
Weather.
•
Meeting new WIT
When returning to the United States, you will be escorted again by staff
• hook-ups.
Having our motor home
friends.
Bridge, for six nights with full
members to the US/Mexican border in one group.
Neal & Cathy Harris at Mission San Jose
cleaned.
• Security of caravan• Sand dollar/Claming.
ning with a group into
RALLY PRICE INCLUDES:
• Location.
Mexico.
◊ 1 night with full hookups at Augie’s Quail Trail RV Park, Gila Bend, AZ.
• The balance of planned
• Fishing.
◊ Welcome dinner.
events and free time.
• The food.
◊ 10 nights with full hookups at Playa Bonita R.V. Park.
◊ 4 evening meals at Puesta Del SolRestaurant.
◊ 1 breakfast buffet at Puesta Del Sol Restaurant.
◊ Entertainment/Mexican Happy Hours(cash bar) at Puesta Del Sol
Restaurant.
1 Unit 2 People .......................... $ 825.00
◊ 1 Shrimp Boil/Potluck.
1 Unit 1 Person .......................... $ 555.00
◊ Optional activities available.
Each Guest: ................................ $ 340.00
◊ Experienced Rally Hosts to this area.
◊ Taxes and gratuity.
To sign up, call WIT at 800-643-4892, Ext. 1 or fill out
and return a registration form found on the Web at
Note: The Puerto Penasco Rallies do not occur during Spring Break.
www.witclub.com or in WIT Club News.
San Antonio Fiesta Rally
Cajun Culture Rally
April 21-29
April 24-30
YOUR RALLY PRICE WILL INCLUDE
THE FOLLOWING:
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8 nights with full hookups at Admiralty RV Resort.
Rally orientation.
Welcome dinner.
Historic Old San Jose Mission.
of “The
America's
40-minute One
IMAX film,
Alamo, Thetruly
Price ofgreat
Freedom”. festivals, Fiesta San Antonio,
Tour of the Alamo.
place
every April to
Institute oftakes
Texas Culture
Center.
El Mercadohonor
(The Market).
the memory of the
Barge trip down the San Antonio River.
heroes of the Alamo and the
SAS Factory Shoe Store.
Battle of(Home
SanofJacinto.
The Texas Whitehouse
former U.S.This
President,
Lyndon B. Johnson).
celebration
of
San
Antonio's
German Community of Fredericksburg to include
rich and diverse cultures has
lunch.
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National Museum
of the Pacific
something
forWar.
everyone including a
Sea World of Texas.
float down the San Antonio River.
Farewell dinner.
Continental breakfast.
Only in Acadiana, the south central
part of Louisiana, will you find the
2013 RALLY
perfect
blend ofPRICE
story telling, music,
dancing, and food to give you a
true sense of the Cajun Culture
and Heritage. Travel through
historic towns, many that maintain
their original turn of the century
Becky & Dick Laszewski from
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
INCLUDE:and experience the way of life of a fun loving, hardparade
where
really
atmosphere,
Greenwood,
SC atfloats
the El Mercado
working people.
Oklahoma
City Rally
2013
Orientation
and welcome dinner at Pat’s Fisherman’s Wharf
2013 RALLY
PRICE
in Henderson.
1 Unit 2 People ...........................$1,895.00
$1,895
Rally price includes rally host, camping fees, admission to attractions1andunit
meals 21people:
Unit 1 Person ...........................$1,220.00
noted in itinerary, motor coach transportation to attractions and events noted,
Vermillionville – recreated village of life in Southwest
Guest: .................................$
830.00
1 unit 1Each
person:
$1,220
taxes and gratuity.
Louisiana between 1765 – 1890 with local artisans and
June 12-19, 2013
Price
Each guest: $830
2013
musicians sharing their music, stories and Price
traditions.
Located in the heart of the state, Oklahoma City offers a lively atmosphere accented with western 7-2012
charm
history.
WIT
Tours
will take
unique
the waterfront,
The attractions and events
for thesteeped
2013 SaninAntonio
Fiesta
Rally
are subject
to you to the variousTodistricts,
sign up, call
WIT atrestaurants,
800-643-4892,
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and
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museumsbeyond
and the
Oklahoma
City National Memorial & Museum.
change without prior notice
due to circumstances
ourmust
control,see
or for
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return a registration form found on the Web at www.
Jean
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WIT members will camp seven nights at Twin Fountains RV Park, located in the
“Adventure
of Culture Center – exhibits on the
best interest of the caravan participants
witclub.com or in WIT Club News.
Oklahoma City. OK and tour six days by charter bus.
HighlightsCity
of your tour
Oklahoma
Rally
include the following:
June 12-19
Day 1: Orientation and catered welcome dinner.
Day 2: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum – celebrate the
history of one of the most beloved eras in America featuring one of the most
comprehensive collections of Western art exhibited.
Lunch at Persimmon Hill Restaurant.
the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound
seeing wildlife such as dolphins and exotic bird life.
DAY 4 - Airboat Everglades Excursion, Taste of Everglades
Acadian exile; Lake Martin - guided swamp tour on open
skiffs.
landscaped walkways, dancing waterfalls,Cajun
sculpturescrawfish
and ponds. Downtown
in the heart of the city you will visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial &
Museum, a peaceful monument that pays tribute to those who were killed and
Breaux Bridge breakfast
those who survived the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Building. Farewell dinner in Bricktown.
St. Martinville - St. Martinville Cultural Heritage Center,
Duchamp Opera House and farewell dinner.
1 unit 2 people: $1,525
Continental Breakfast prior to departure.
1 unit 1 person: $975
Your
rally guest:
price includes
rally hosts, six nights camping
Each
$655
with full hookups, six meals and one continental breakfast,
admission to attractions noted in itinerary, busing to all
events with step on guide each day, taxes and gratuity.
Maritime Caravan
2013 RALLY PRICE
June 12-July 12 1 Unit 2 People ...........................$1,525.00
at Café Des A Me.
Crowley – Kelly’s Landing, Agricultural Museum, farm tour
1 Unit 1 Person ........................... $ 975.00
and lunch, Martin’s Accordion See
with ahistory
jam session
of Cajun,
Oklahoma City offers a lively
come
alive as we
visit an enchanting cluster of
Each Guest: ................................. $ 900.00
Country, Gospel and Zydeco music.
atmosphere accented with
provinces that are known for their rugged coastline and distinct
western charm steeped in history.
maritime
culture.
Located in the far eastern shore of Canada,
New Iberia – Rip Van Winkle Gardens,
Joseph
Jefferson
To sign up, call WIT at 800-643-4892, Ext. 1 or fill out and
Home, lunch at Café Jefferson;we
Bayou
Visit various districts, unique
willTeche
visitMuseum.
New Brunswick, Novareturn
Scotia,
a province
filled
a registration
form found
on thewith
Web at www.
restaurants, the waterfront, worldidyllic fishing villages and travel towitclub.com
Prince Edward
or in WIT ClubIsland
News. via the
7-2012
class museums and the must
Confederation Bridge.
see OKC National Memorial and
Museum. Rally includes seven
Oklahomain
City National
Memorial & Museum District
nights
at Twin Fountains RV Park located
the Adventure
Oklahoma Land Run Monument
Rally price includes rally host, 7 nights with full hook-up camping fees, admission
of OKC
and
six
days
charter
bus
tour.
to attractions and meals noted in itinerary, motor coach transportation, taxes
Day 3: Oklahoma State Capitol – built in 1917 this Greco-Roman structure
houses murals and paintings of Oklahoma’s history.
Overholser Mansion – the first mansion in Oklahoma City with its original
furnishings and fixtures. Harn Homestead Museum – 10 acre historical
homestead claimed during the Great Land Run of 1889.
Oklahoma History Center- discover Oklahoma’s unique American Indian heritage
and intriguing modern-day history. Lunch included.
Day 4: Oklahoma City Museum of Art - a showcase of exhibitions drawn from
throughout the world highlighting European and American art of the 19th and
20th centuries, including an amazing collection of Dale Chihuly glass sculptures.
In the historic Stockyards City district enjoy dinner at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse,
home to the best steak in the West. The Rodeo Opry – be entertained by the best
in country and gospel entertainment in historic Stockyards City.
Day 5: Free day.
Day 6: Lunch at Toby Keith’s Restaurant, explore Bricktown with the Water Taxi
on the canal.
Day 7: Myriad Botanical Gardens – stroll the newly renovated 17 acre oasis of
2013
Price
Jan/Feb 2013
and gratuity.
1 unit 2 people:
$1,750
The attractions and
events for the 2013 Oklahoma City Rally are subject to
change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control, or for the
best interest of the
caravan participants
1 unit 1 person:
$1,075
Each guest: $875
2013 RALLY PRICE
2013
Price
1 unit 2 people: $3,950
1 unit 1 person: $2,600
Each guest: $1,500
1 Unit 2 People ...........................$1,750.00
1 Unit 1 Person ...........................$1,075.00
Each Guest: .................................$ 875.00
7-2012
To sign up, call WIT at 800-643-4892, Ext. 1 or fill out and
return a registration form found on the Web at www.
witclub.com or in WIT Club News.
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Your rally
tractions
transport
1 UNIT
1 UNIT
EACH
Kenai Peninsula • Stage Shows • Wildlife & Whale Watching
You will not want to miss the chance to travel with WIT Tours seeing some
of the most magnificent scenery in the world, and to experience its beauty and
history firsthand. It is an opportunity for you to see parts of British Columbia, the
Yukon Territory, and Alaska that might otherwise be missed, from meeting some
of the local people in the towns we visit, to seeing some of the local sights and
scenery.
Your caravan to Alaska in 2013 will not only bring you unforgettable
memories, you will also experience the following caravan highlights:
Alaska Caravan
Day 1-2 – Dawson Creek, B.C. - Caravan Orientation - Welcome dinner.
Day 3 - Fort Nelson, B.C.
Information on optional fishing excursions, Arctic Circle Motor coach tour,
and Barrow, Alaska tour will be mailed out on or before March 15, 2013.
Your caravan price includes camping fees, admission to attractions and meals
noted in the itinerary, 2013 Milepost Magazine, taxes and gratuity. Bussing is
provided on the majority of the tours except when it is impractical for bussing a
short distance. In this case you will use your tow cars.
Your caravan price includes caravan hosts and tailenders. Note: WIT Tours
reserves the right to run this caravan without a tailender if we do not meet the
minimum number required for two staff units.
NOTE: The electric service on this caravan will not always accommodate
your air conditioner or electric heater.
July 14-SeptemberIMPORTANT:
1 Identification is necessary for Customs and Immigration. All
US and Canadian citizens will need a valid passport when crossing the US/
Day 4 - Muncho Lake, B.C.
Day 5 - Watson Lake, Y.T. - Evening dinner.
Day 6-8 - Whitehorse, Y.T. - Pioneer Banquet - Cruise through Miles Canyon - City Tour
of Whitehorse Two-Hour Follies show.
Canadian border.
Don't miss the chance to
travel with friends to see
Day 10-11 – Tok, Alaska – Optional – Chicken, Alaksa
of- Columbia
the most
Day 12-15 - Valdez,some
Alaska - City Tour
Glacier Cruisemagnificent
- Free day – Optional
fishing.
scenery
in
the
world!
Visit
Day 16-19 - Anchorage, AK - Anchorage City Tour to include lunch – Anchorage
Museum of History &parts
Art – Alaskaof
WildBritish
Berry Products –Columbia,
Alaska Native Heritage the
Museum - Free day.
Yukon Territory, and Alaska
Day 20-21 - Seward, AK - Alaska Sealife Center - Free day – Optional fishing.
youdinner
might
Day 22-23 - Homer,that
Alaska - Evening
- Free day –otherwise
Optional fishing.
Day 24 - Kenai, AK miss with experienced
2013 CARAVAN PRICE
Day 25-26 - Palmer, AK - Matanuska Valley Tour to include the Agricultural Showcase
caravan hosts and tailenders. Optional fishing excursions
Garden, the Colony House Museum, the Musk Ox Farm, and lunch.
1 Unit 2 People ......................... $6,600.00
available.
Day 27- 30 - Denalialso
National Park,
AK - Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre – Husky Homestead
1 Unit 1 Person ......................... $4,150.00
Day 9 – Destruction Bay, Y.T. – Breakfast at the campground.
Tour - Denali National Park Tour – Free day.
2013
Price
Day 31-34 - Fairbanks, AK - Alaska Salmon Bake - Palace Saloon Show - Fairbanks City
Tour - Riverboat Discovery Tour - Free day with optional Barrow, Alaska and Arctic Circle
Tour.
Day 35 – Tok, Alaska
TWIN CITIES ADVENTURE
Day 36 – Destruction Bay, Y.T. - BBQ Dinner.
6-2012
Each Guest: ............................... $3,050.00
1 unit 2 people: $6,600
To sign up,
call WIT at 800-643-4892, Ext. 1 or fill out
1 unit 1 person:
$4,150
and return a registration form found on the Web at
Each guest:www.witclub.com
$3,050or in WIT Club News.
Minneapolis / St. Paul
2013 Grand National Rally, July 21 – 25, 2013. Dakotah Meadows RV Park is located approximately 125 miles from Forest
City, IA.
Your rally price includes your rally hosts, 6 nights of
camping with full hook-ups, admission to attractions and
meals noted in Itinerary, motor coach transportation, taxes
and gratuity.
The attractions and events for the 2013 Minneapolis, St.
Paul Adventure are subject to change without prior notice
due to circumstances beyond our control, or for the best
interest of the rally participants.
1 unit 2 people: $1,250
1 unit 1 person: $750
Each guest: $525
RIVER ROAD
September 15-October 22
CARAVAN
River Road Caravan
2013 RALLY PRICE
1 Unit 2 People ......................... $1,250.00
1 Unit 1 Person ......................... $ 750.00
Each Guest: ............................... $ 525.00
To sign up, call WIT at 800-643-4892, Ext. 1 or fill out
The
Great River
follows
the
and return a registration form found on the Web at
September
15 Road
- October
22, 2013
ST CROIX CRUISE
www.witclub.com or in WIT Club News.
Mississippi
River
from
its
humble
The Great River Road follows the Mississippi River from its humble
headwaters in the north woods
of Minnesota
to the Gulf
of Mexico. As you
headwaters
in the
north
woods
of
travel along the Great River Road and through the ten-state region, you'll
Minnesota
tohistory,
theculture
Gulf
of Mexico. As
discover a rich and diverse
and landscape.
you travel along the Great River Road
CARAVAN
HIGHLIGHTS:
and
through
the ten-state region, you'll
Day 1-2: Bemidji,aMNrich
– Welcome
Social,diverse
Caravan Orientation,
Headwadiscover
and
history,
culture
ters of the Mississippi, Lake Itasca Boat Tour, Welcome Dinner, presentation
and
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of “Thelandscape.
Lost Voyager.”
Day 3-4: Brainerd, MN – Mille Lacks Indian Museum Trading Post, Charles
day
excursion
at www.witclub.com.
Lindbergh
Historic Site, Lindenonline
Hill Historical Center,
and lunch.
7-2012
Day 5-8: Minneapolis, MN – Twin Cities Highlights Tour to include both
downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul, lunch, and the Science Museum
of Minnesota. You will also enjoy a day at the Minnesota Renaissance
Festival, and a Mississippi River Brunch Cruise.
Day 9: Prairie du Chien, WI
Day 10-12: Galena, IL – Trolley Tour of Galena, City Tour of Dubuque,
admission to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, and
free day with evening dinner followed by Mark Twain and the Laughing
River Theater.
Day 13: Danville, IA
Day 14-15: Hannibal, MO – Trolley tour of Hannibal, Mark Twain Home &
Museum, and Mark Twain River Boat Cruise.
Day 16-19: St. Charles, MO - City Tour of St. Louis to include AnheuserBusch, lunch, and the St. Louis Basilica Cathedral. Tour the Gateway Arch &
Museum and enjoy a free day on your own.
Day 20: Cape Girardeau, MO
Day 21-24: Memphis, TN – Graceland, Mud Island, lunch, Memphis Cotton Museum, Beale Street, free day.
2013
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is aroam
vast
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the valleys,
eagles soar over
the Canadian
Rockybe
Mountains,
and pure water
streams
into rivers from
1,000 glaciers.
that begs to
explored
from
eagles
soaring
Hundreds of years ago aboriginal natives first discovered its beauty,
over the Canadian
Rocky
Mountains
to
pure
quickly followed by explorers, map makers, and mountain climbers. And
now you! into rivers from a 1,000
water streaming
Your tour will include 9 nights of camping with full hookups at
glaciers! Your
include
nine
offrom
Springtour
Creek RV will
Campground
in Canmore,
Alberta nights
located 14 miles
Banff National
and a day at “The
Outdoor
Show on Earth,”
camping with
full Park,
hookups
at Greatest
Spring
Creek
RV
The Calgary Stampede.
Campground
in Canmore, Alberta, located 14
highlights
include:
miles fromTour
Banff
National
Park and a day at the
DAY
1
–
WELCOME
SOCIAL,
The Calgary Stampede. RALLY ORIENTATION AND WELCOME DINNER.
DAY 2 - 1-HOUR RAFTING FLOAT TOUR down the Bow River between Tunnel Mountain and Mount Rundle, lunch at the Banff Park Lodge, Johnson
Canyon, Castle Mountain, and Vermilion Lakes.
DAY 3 - The Jewel of the Rockies, LAKE LOUISE, where majestic mountains soaring skyward are reflected in the lake, lunch at Chateau Lake
Louise, Valley of the Ten Peaks and Moraine Lake, YOHO NATIONAL PARK,
and Emerald Lake.
DAY 4 - COLUMBIA ICEFIELDS, where you will travel across massive
accumulation of ice and snow left over from the last Ice Age inside an
all-terrain vehicle. Lunch included on this tour.
DAY 5 – FREE DAY
DAY 6 – BRUNCH BUFFET AT THE FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL, a
legendary castle in the Rockies, tour of the BOW VALLEY PARKWAY, and a
ride to the top of SULPHUR MOUNTAIN in a glass-enclosed gondola.
DAY 7 - CALGARY STAMPEDE ADMISSION WITH RESERVED SEATING AT THE
EVENING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CHUCKWAGON RACING followed by a
GRANDSTAND SHOW SPECTACULAR with hundreds of singers, dancers and
musicians. (Optional) Afternoon Stampede Rodeo with bull riding, barrel
The vast land of racing,
the Grandsteer
is yours to explore
– fromcow
the high
red rock
wrestling,
and wild
milking,
or City Tour of Calgary.
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vast
land
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walls of southern
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will the
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Price
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to mos
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in itine
day at
with a
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Note: Tow cars may be used when busing is impra
short distance.
1 unit 2 people: $2,600
Note: The attractions and events for the 2013 Ca
1 unit 1 person: $1,675
Calgary Stampede are subject to change without p
Each guest: $1,100 cumstances beyond our control, or for the best inte
September 4-October 1
Experience two spectacular
cities which both have
their own charming ways!
Your tour will narrate the
highlights of Minneapolis, St.
Paul and neighborhoods in
between including historic
FORT SNELLING
sites, legendary homes, and
Day
5
Tour
of Fort
Snelling
and time
on your own at Mall
breathtaking landmarks. Enjoy a ofsix-night
stay
with
full-hookups
America.
6 - Chanhassen
Theater.
at the Dakotah Meadows RV ParkDay
located
at Dinner
Mystic
Lake Casino in
Note: This event is convenient for those attending the
Prior Lake, MN.
2013
Price
July 2-10
This event consists of days in which you will be awa
home for long periods of time.
Grand Circle Caravan - UT, AZ, CO 2013 RALLY PR
JULY 8 – 14, 2013
Welcome to the Twin Cities! That's Minneapolis, Minnesota, the City of Lakes, and her sister, the Capitol City
of Saint Paul, Minnesota --- two spectacular cities which
are both in their own charming ways, magnificent cities to
experience. Your tour will narrate the highlights of Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and neighborhoods in between including
historic sites, legendary homes, and breathtaking landmarks.
During your six-night stay with full hook-ups at the
Dakotah Meadows RV Park located at Mystic Lake Casino in
Prior Lake, MN you will enjoy the following:
Day 1 - Rally orientation and welcome dinner at Mystic Lake
Casino.
Day 2 - City Tour of St. Paul to include:
➜ A drive along stately Summit Avenue (the longest
stretch of restored Victorian homes in the country).
➜ Tour of the Cathedral of Saint Paul and of the James Hill
Mansion.
➜ Lunch at M Street Café.
➜ Admission to the Science Museum of Minnesota to
include Omni Theatre Presentation.
Day 3 - Tour of Historic Stillwater, MN located on the beautiful St. Croix River to include:
➜ Trolley Tour of Stillwater.
➜ Time to stroll the unique shops along Main Street.
➜ St. Croix Evening Dinner Cruise.
Day 4 - Minneapolis Area Tour to include:
➜ Minnehaha Falls.
➜ Farmer’s Market and lunch on your own at Nicollet Mall
located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
➜ Tour of Target Field.
➜ Mill City Museum Tour.
July 2-10,
2013
Canadian Rockies/Calgary
Stampede
Grand Circle Caravan
Twin Cities
Adventure
The Land
of Sky Blue Waters!
July 8-14
THE CANADIAN ROCKIES A
THE CALGARY STAMPED
Magazine Street, Swamp Tour, Seaplane Flight over the Mississippi Delta
and the mouth of the Mississippi River, lunch and farewell dinner at
1 unit 2 people:
$4,600
Woodland Plantation.
Day 38: Farewell.
1 unit 1 person:
$2,730
Your caravan price includes camping fees, admission to attractions and
Each guest:
meals noted $1,900
in the itinerary, taxes and gratuity. Bussing is provided on the
majority of the tours except when it is impractical to bus a short distance.
In this case you will use your tow cars. Your caravan price includes caravan
hosts and tailenders. Note: WIT Tours reserves the right to run this caravan
without a tailender if we do not meet the minimum number required for two
staff units.
The attractions and events for the 2013 River Road Caravan are subject
to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control, or
for the best interest of the caravan participants
1 Unit 2 People .......................
1 Unit 1 Person .......................
Each Guest: .............................
September 4 – October 1, 2013
To sign up, call WIT at 800-643-489
and return a registration form fou
www.witclub.com or in WIT Club N
Made in Ameri
Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, cliffs, magical slot canyons, gorges and
redNational
rock
canyon walls of southern
mesas - each offering a unique treasure of color, vistas and timeless beauty. Natural
wondershigher
and historic attractions
give this caravan top
UTsculptured
toThe the
elevation
ofbilling.
the
journey begins in Moab, located in southeastern Utah, on Wednesday, September
4,
2013,
by
the
Rocky
Mountain
range
of
North
America.
A
sensational light show
awe-inspiring North Rim. Travel
September 8 – 14,
during the “Canyonlands by Night” boat tour will welcome you to this spacious land, The
Circle.beaten
You will travel approximately
on the Grand
Circle Caravan.
offGrand
the
path1,200
tomiles
one
of the
America was “born” in the great state of Pennsylvania and so
on tour and see just what America is made of – from Harley David
most photographed landscapes in
chocolate.
days to quiet our minds fro
➜ Upper Antelope to
Canyon
jeep tour We’ll also take a couple
MEDICAL
ALERT
2013 Grand
Circle Caravan Valley,
America,
Monument
a
traditional
Navajo homeland.
You
our Civil
to learn about the
Amish lifestyle and th
Days 16-18 Grand Canyon,
AZ War history andTHIS
highlights include:
CARAVAN WILL TRAVEL IN
These
days are full of great sightseeing, mixing history wit
➜ South Rim
Sunset
Tour seven
Daystour
1-3 Moab,Canyonlands,
UT
will
Arches
National
Park,
Bryce
Canyon
ELEVATIONS
OF 8,000and
– 10,000 FEET.
Your
tour
begins
in
Gettysburg,
PA
with
a four night stay at
➜ Desert View and Painted Desert guided Tour
➜ Caravan orientation
much
more!
➜ IMAX and dinnerhook-ups.
The attractions and events of the 2013 Grand
➜ Welcome
dinner, Colorado River cruise
➜ Canyonlands By Night light show
➜ Arches National Park, Canyonlands National
Park
Day 4-5 Torrey, UT
➜ Dinner
➜ Free day to tour Capitol Reef National Park
Days 6-7 Bryce, UT
➜ Buffet dinner
➜ Free day - Bryce Canyon shuttle
Days 8-11 St. George, UT
➜ Tuacahn-Broadway in the Desert
➜ Dinner at Tuacahn
➜ Zion National Park Tour with lunch
Day 12 Jacob Lake, AZ
➜ Free time to view sunset at North Rim
Days 13-15 Page, AZ
➜ Antelope Canyon Boat Cruise
➜ Dinner at Rainbow Lodge
2013
Price
➜ Free day
Circle Caravan is subject to change without prior
Days 19-21 Flagstaff, AZ
notice due to circumstances beyond our control, or
➤ Day
– Orientation
– Social
andinterest
Welcome
Dinner at
for the best
of the participants.
➜ Oak Creek Canyon,
Sedona1and
lunch
Historic Well
Dobbin
➜ Montezuma CastleThe
and Montezuma
Tour House
Your caravan price includes camping fees,
➜ Free Day
admission
to attractionsWolfgang
and meals noted in the itin➤ Day
2 -UT
York, PA - Tour Harley
Davidson,
Days 22-23 Monument
Valley,
erary, taxes
and gratuity.
Busing is provided
Candytour
Company,
Resource
Recovery,
lunchon the
➜ Monument Valley guided
and lunch York County
majority
of
the
tours
except
when it is impractical to
and
dinner
included
Days 24-25 Mancos, CO
bus a short distance. In this case you will use your
➜ Mesa Verde National Park
tow cars. Your caravan price includes caravan hosts
➜ Breakfast ➤ Day 3 - In and around Hanover, PA - Tour Martin’s
and tailenders. Note: WIT Tours reserves the right
Potato Chips, Snyder’s pretzels, and Painted Spring
Day 26-27 Durango, CO
to run this caravan without a tailender if we do not
➜ Narrow Gauge Railroad
Farm Alpacas, lunch included.
meet the mini➜ Train Museum
mum number
➜ Farewell dinner
➤ Day 4 - Gettysburg, PA -required
Gettysburg
National Military
for
➤
Day 28 Departure DayPark Museum & Visitor Center,
Eisenhower National
two staff units.
Historic Site, American Civil War Wax Museum
Ron Tomlinson at
➤ Day 5 - Travel Day to Monument
Roamers’
Retreat Campground for ➤
Valley.
a three-night stay with full hookups.
1 unit 2 people: $4,000
1 unit 1 person: $2,395
Each guest:$1,775
Made in America Caravan
September 8-14
Day 7 - He
Visitor Cen
Caverns, lu
Day 8 – Fa
Your rally p
2013 RALLY CARAVAN
America was "born" in the
full hookups, a
1 Unit 2 People ......................... $4,000.00 itinerary, busin
great state of Pennsylvania
1 Unit 1 Person ......................... $2,395.00
and so were many American
Each Guest: ............................... $1,775.00 The events
Tour are subjec
icons. From Harley Davidson
To sign up, call WIT at 800-643-4892, Ext. 1 or fill out circumstances
and return a registration form found on the Web at of the participa
motorcycles to pretzels to
www.witclub.com or in WIT Club News.
Hershey chocolate - we'll see
2
what America is made of! We'll
1 Unit 2 P
1 Unit 1 P
also spend a couple quiet
Each Gues
➤ Day 6 - Lancaster
CountyWar
- Aaronhistory
& Jessica’s Buggy
days in Lancaster County to appreciate
our Civil
and
Rides, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg
learn about the rich traditions of this
area.
days of
To s
Country
Store &Enjoy
Creamery,seven
lunch included.
retu
great sightseeing, mixing history with present day Pennsylvania.
witc
7-2012
2013
Price
7-2012
1 unit 2 people: $1,750
1 unit 1 person: $1,375
Each guest: $925
WIT Club News
Island Immigration Museum, evening dinner, Broadway Show.
Day 7 – Brooklyn and the Bridge that made it famous, Battery
Park, St. Paul’s Chapel, Ground Zero, Trinity Church, walk down
Wall Street, and 90-minute narrated Twilight Cruise of Manhattan, evening dinner.
Day 8 – Upper West Side of New York City including Grant’s
Tomb and the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Farewell Dinner, and
Central Park Carriage Ride.
Day 9 - Farewell
nounced in the spring of 2013.
October 6-13, 2013
Note: We have no guarantee any one New York Broadway
show will be performing at the time of our 2013 New York Rally. If a
Broadway show we have selected closes before performance date,
tickets will be purchased for another Broadway show of equal value
in price and popularity.
The price and events for the 2013 New York Rally are subject
to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our
control, or for the best interest of the caravan participants
The New York rallY is comprised of subsTaNTial
walkiNg aNd is NoT suiTable for small childreN or
The haNdicapped.
➜ Tour and lunch at Biltmore Estate, a 225-room chaThe Great Smoky
teau built by the Vanderbilt family.
Mountains located
New York Fall Rally
Norsk Hostfest
Minot,
➜ Breakfast on- travel
day to ND
Pigeon Forge.
in the Appalachian
Your rally price also includes:
Mountain system in
with water and electric at the Liberty Harbor RV
From Cherokee, WIT members will caravan to
western
NorthOctober
Caroli1-6
September 19-27 ➜ 8Parknights
with a view of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island,
and
the Lower Manhattan Skyline. Dumping is available.
Pigeon
Forge, an area known as "Dolly's home," for three
na and eastern Tennes2013 RALLY PRICE
nights
at
Campground. In addition to all the
see comprise
one
of
the
Norsk
Hostfest
is an Clabough’s
annual
festival
1 Unit
2 People
.........................
$4,200.00
See and experience the city
attractions,
shopping,
restaurants, and theaters, you'll
oldest upland
regions
1 Unit
1 Person
.........................
$2,550.00
held
each
fall
in
Minot,
ND.
It
is
North
that never sleeps! During
love
the
natural
beauty
of the season.
in the world.
EachCherokee
Guest:
...............................
$1,800.00
America's largest Scandinavian festival
the New York Rally you will
Cades Cove
Indian Reservation,
conducted
inatthe
All Seasons
Arena on
To sign up, call WIT
800-643-4892,
Ext. 1 or fill out
see the very best the city
Great Smoky MounRALLY
HIGHLIGHTS
DURING YOUR
return a registration
form
found onFair
the
Web
at
theandNorth
Dakota
State
grounds.
Central Manhattan
has to offer transforming
www.witclub.com or in WIT Club News.
tains National Park, and parts of several nationalThere's
forests
STAY
IN
PIGEON
FORGE:
shopping,
great
entertainment
7-2012
an unfamiliar city into
are located here. WIT Tours invites you to join in
discovand
dining
all
celebrating
the
a friendly, fascinating, fun place
to be.
rally includes
a of the area.
ering
the Your
incomparable
beauty
➜ culture.
Applewood
Scandinavian
Past Farmhouse
big name Restaurant dinner.
professional tour guide through many
famous
areas
of the
NYC,
three of the Trail
Your rally
begins
near
beginning
of
➜
Day
in
Dollywood.
entertainers
have
included
Reba
Broadway shows and a CentralTears
Parkatcarriage
ride.
Cherokee/Great
Smokies KOA, Cherokee,
North Vince
➜ Black
BearDaniel
Dinner
Show, a $7
McEntire,
Gill and
O'Donnell
tomillion
name atheatrical
few.
Carolina. Well-known
dinner experience celebrating the Great Smoky
lecturer, artist and leading
Mountains.
1 unitauthority
2 people:
$4,200
1 unit 2 people: $1,250
on the
History
➜ Cades Cove, one of the most visited pioneer home1 unitof1the
person:
$2,550
1 unit
1 person:
$750
Cherokee
Indian
steads in the
country,
shows simple
living of mounTribe,
Freeman
Owle,
Each
guest:
$1,800
Eacharea
guest:
$600
tain folks amidst
wildlife
and the magnificent
will have you spellbound
countryside.
with enchanting stories
➜ Farewell dinner and the hottest, foot stompin’, knee
of his ancestors. Tours of
slappin’ country show in the USA, Country Tonight.
rebuilt Indian villages and
Albuquerque Balloon
Fiesta
Smoky
Mountain
Rally
Biltmore Estates
settler's farmsteads are
Your rally fee also includes camping fees, rally hosts,
woven into drives up the
motorcoach transfers to all events scheduled, meals,
Fremont Street Experience, photo courtesy of the Las
Vegas
October 3-11
October
6-13
mountains
amongandthe
beautiful
Convention
Visitor
Center. colors of fall.
admission to attractions noted in itinerary, taxes and
2013
Price
2013
Price
In and
Around
Las Vegas
gratuity. FIESTA
ALBUQUERQUE
BALLOON
Experience
Cherokee Indian
RALLY HIGHLIGHTS DURINGTheYOUR
Put hundreds of giant,
Largest Hot Air Balloon Festival in the World!
Reservation,
Great
STAY IN CHEROKEE:
The Smoky
attractions
brightly colored hot air
OCTOBER 3 – 11, 2013
Mountains
National
Park,the 2013
balloons in the same place on➜ Welcome Dinner.
Put hundreds of giant, brightly colored hot airand
balloons inevents
the same placeon
on a
October morning,
them rise allof
at once
into New Mexico'snational
impossibly
andhaveparts
several
Kitchen.
Smoky
Mountain
Rally
a perfect October morning, ➜ Trail of Tears Tour, lunch at Granny’sperfect
blue sky, and you have one of the man-made wonders of the world. This is why you
forests
inandthe
Appalachian
will not want
to miss
out on all the fun
activities
we
have planned forto
the 2013
re-created
are
subject
change
have them all rise at once into➜ Oconaluftee Indian Village, an authentic
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.
Mountain system
western
village of 225 years ago.
withoutinprior
notice
New Mexico's beautiful blue
BALLOON GROUND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 4 event passes per person to any of
North
Carolina.
WIT
Tours
the following: Dawn
Patrol Show, Opening
Ceremonies,
Ascension,
America’s invites
due Mass
to
circumstances
sky and you have one of the ➜ Lunch at the Jarrett House in Dillsboro.
Challenge Gas Balloon Race, Balloon Glow, Fireworks, Special Shape Mass Ascension,
you
to join in
discovering
the or
through
outfor purchase,
control,
and Wells Fargo Special
Shape Glowdeo. Extrabeyond
tickets will be available
man-made wonders of the ➜ Great Smoky Mountain Railroad excursion
Oconaluftee
Indian
Village
or you can sit backincomparable
in your lawn chair to watch the balloons
fly right over your
motor
beauty
of
the
Enjoy
a Trail of Tears
tour,
the mountains,
which
be ablaze with
for the best interestarea.
of the
world! Grab some friends and experience
this sight
firstwill
hand
home! colors of
From a dusty railroad town in the middle
ofINnowhere,
Las Vegas
Day 3Welcome
–Village,
Free day lunch at Jarrett House and the Great
ACTIVITIES
THE
WIT HOSPITALITY
TENT: Rally
Orientation,
Oconaluftee
Indian
reds
and
golds.
participants.
together. See rally details at www.witclub.com
Reception,
four catered
evening meals, Pilot
Presentation,
early4
morning
coffee of Hoover Dam, Luncheon cruise aboard the Desert
has grown into one of the world’s premier
tourist
destinations.
Once
Day
– Tour
and socials, Mariachi
entertainment,Mountains
entertainment by Syd Masters,
and Farewell
Smoky
Railroad
shunned as “Sin City” and considered beyond the pale
of respectable Princess
on Lake excursion.
Mead, and the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and
October 17 - 22, 2013
2013
Price
Continental Breakfast.
society, it is now the epicenter of mainstream
leisure,
Cactus
TOURS AND
EVENTSattracting
SCHEDULED OFFmore
THE BALLOONBotanical
GROUNDS: Sandia
Peak Gardens.
1 unit 2 people:
$2,200
1
unit 2 people: $1,775
2013
Tram, Old Town, lunch at El Pinto Restaurant,
Buffet lunch
at the5Sheraton
Oldmorning - Tour of Red Rock Canyon and evening dinner
visitors
than theRALLY
holy city of Mecca.
Day
– Free
2013
PRICE
Town Hotel, performance by Ballet En Fuego Latin Dance Review, the Indian Pueblo
”IN AND AROUND LAS VEGAS TOUR”
will
take
you
into
the
followed
by
reserved
at The
Donny and Marie
To
sign
up,seating
call WIT
at 800-643-4892,
Ext.Osmond
1 or fillShow.
out
1 unit 1 person:Your
$1,280
1
Cultural Center, and Santa Fe City Tour to include lunch at La Fonda on the Plaza. unit 1 person: $1,020
of bright.........................
lights and beyond. You will
not only learn about
the Day 6 – Continental
breakfast
– end ofform
rally. found on the Web at
1 Unit 2world
People
$1,775.00
and return
a registration
Price
Day major
1 – Rally orientation
Briefing
Each guest:mob
$1,000
history of Las Vegas, visit some of the
hotels,– Pilot
and
see– Welcome
the Social with hors d'oeuvres Each guest: $750
Day 2 – Morning coffee - Sandia Peak Tram Ride – Lunch – Balloon Groundwww.witclub.com or in WIT Club News.
1 Unit 1topPerson
$1,020.00
tourist sites.........................
in the City, you will also travel
by luxury motor coach
Your rally price includes: Rally hosts, 5 nights of camping with
activities.
to Lake Mead
for a luncheon cruise on an
Mississippi-style
hookups
Day
3 original
– Morning
coffee
- Free Day with Balloon Groundfull
activities
– dumping ofat the beautiful Oasis Las Vegas Resort, admission to
Each Guest:
...............................
$Dam
750.00
motor
homesin
– Mariachi
dinner.
paddlewheel boat, tour the mighty Hoover
all itsentertainment
majesty,– Social
theand evening
attractions
noted in itinerary, 3 evening meals, 1 lunch, 1 continental
Palm Springs Getaway
Palm Springs Getaway
In and Around Las Vegas
October 27-November 3
Nov 8-13
7-2012
Day 4 – Morning
coffee - Lunch
at the
Marriott Pyramid
Hotel – motor coach transportation to events, 2 Las Vegas Shows,
Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus
Gardens,
andbuffet
tour
one
breakfast,
entertainment by the Ballet En Fuego Latin Dance Review – Indian Pueblo Cultural
of the Mojave Desert’s most beautiful attractions,
Red
Rock
Canyon.
taxes and gratuity.
Center – Balloon
Ground
activities.
5 – Morning coffee
- Balloon Ground
activities
Of course a trip to Las Vegas just isn’tDay
complete
without
taking
in – Social and evening dinner.
6 – Morning
coffee - SantaLAS
Fe CityVEGAS
Tour – lunch at La FondaThe
on theattractions
Plaza
one of the many headline shows. Your “INDayAND
AROUND
and events for the 2013 IN AND AROUND LAS
Restaurant.
TOUR” will also include reserved seatingDay
at7 –VEGAS!
THE
SHOW,
and – dumping
VEGAS
TOUR
Morning coffee
- Balloon
Ground activities
of motor
homes –are subject to change without prior notice due to
THE DONNY& MARIE OSMOND SHOW. Critics
say VEGAS!
SHOW
circumstances beyond
entertainment
by Syd Masters,THE
Social and
evening dinner.
Day 8one.
– Morning
coffee -vintage
Balloon Ground
activities – Social
farewell dinner.or for the
is Follies
like all of the shows on the strip rolled into
From
Vegas
ourandcontrol,
Palm Springs
Day 9 – Continental Breakfast – departure.
icons like The Rat Pack and Elvis to today’s hottest performers. The best interest of the
Let's
go into
the caravan
world
of
bright If
90-minute Donny and Marie show extravaganza
showcases
Donny
Your rally price includes
8 nights camping
on the balloon
grounds withparticipants.
30-amp
electric and water,
rally hosts,
campingbeyond
fees, honey wagon
(2),
mealsTHE
noted, bus
lights
and
where
we'll
and Marie’s greatest hits in a multimedia spectacle.
VEGAS!
SHOW and
transfers, admission to events included in itinerary, taxes and gratuity.
WIT members will stay 5 nights at the beautiful
Oasis
Lasmob
Vegas history
the Donny
and Marie
learn
the
of Vegas,
Resort, surrounded in a luxurious setting with waterfalls,
winding
date
Osmond
Show
are
2013
RALLY
PRICE
see theareas,
toppool
tourists
sitesprior
of the
palms, white sand beaches, crystal clear lagoon swimming
cancelled
to this
1 Unit 2 People ...........................$2,200.00
side cabanas and an 18-hole professional putting
course
on natural
event,motor
reservations
will
city,
travel
by luxury
coach
1 Unit
1 Person
...........................$1,280.00
greens.
made at a show of
Each
.................................$1,000.00
toGuest:
Lake
Mead forbe
a
luncheon
the same value.
OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 3, 2013
Rich in history
d blessed withEnjoy
gor- a variety of tours
ous weather, and
Palm activities during your
rings is a preferred
seven-night stay at the
stination of travelEmerald Desert
s from all overbeautiful
the
orld. Nestled atRV
theResort in Palm Desert,
se of the Mount San
CA, just minutes from
cinto
Mountains,
lm Springs is Palm
known Springs.
for its crystal
blue skies,
Shop
mid-year6-2012
cruise
on an original Mississippiund sunshine, stunning landscape, palm tree lined
To sign up, call WIT at 800-643-4892, Ext. 1 or fill out and
century
boutiques,
visit
eets, championship golf courses, and starry nights.
returnpaddlewheel
a registration form found on the
Web at www.
style
boat,
tour
the Hoover
Dam, Ethel M Chocolate
Day
1
–
Welcome
social
and
dinner
–
Neon
Lights
Tour
to
include
Mt.
aerial
Hoover Dam, photo courtesy of the Las
witclub.com or in WIT Club News.
WIT members
willSan
enjoyJacinto
a variety by
of tours
and acthe Fremont Street Experience, spectacular water
fountains,
Factory
and the
Botanical Cactus Gardens
and
tour Red
RockCenter.
Canyon.
Vegas
Convention
and Visitor
ities during your
7-night staypartake
at the beautiful
tramway,
in a Emerald
windmill farm tour
and
enjoy
a
cultural
and
Conservatory of the Bellagio, erupting Volcanoes at the Mirage, and
sert RV Resort in Palm Desert, CA, just minutes from
thefault.
famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign.
historical
along
the
Andreas
lm Springs. Soar
to the topjourney
of Mount San
Jacinto
on San
Day 4 Free morning,
Village Festival.
Day 2 –Palm
YourSprings
City Tour
e world famous Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, partake Day 5 Living Desert Reserve, Indian Wells Tennis
of Las Vegas will include
the most comprehensive tour of windmills in America,
Garden.
the famous Las Vegas
d enjoy a cultural and historical journey along the San Day 6 Palm Springs Air Museum, lunch,
1 Unit 2 People ............................$1,950.00
Strip, the Las Vegas
dreas Fault. Learn how animals and plants thrive in exPalm Springs Follies
Neon Museum, The
me desert habitats during your tour of the Living Des- Day 7 Free day, Farewell Dinner.
Mob Museum, and a
1 Unit 1 Person ...........................$1,175.00
t Reserve, shop the many mid-century boutiques and
panoramic view of the
Your rally price includes: Rally hosts, 7 nights of
galleries located uptown and downtown, and view
“Desert Jewel,” from the
Each Guest ................................... $ 900.00
e of the country’s largest collections of World War II air- camping with full hookups, admission to attractions and
observation tower at the
aft and memorabilia at the Palm Springs Air Museum. meals noted in itinerary, bussing for sightseeing tours,
Stratesphere. Following
To sign up, call WIT at 800-643-4892, Ext. 1 or fill out
taxes and gratuity.
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Price
1 unit 2 people: $1,875
1 unit 1 person: $1,100
Each guest: $850
2013
Price
2013 Rally Price
1 unit 2 people: $1,950
1 unit 1 person: $1,175
Each guest: $900
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You must be a member of WIT and arrive in a Winnebago Industries product to attend WIT
Caravans and Rallies, unless stated as a Friendship Rally.
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Each rally and caravan has a maximum
number of units and/or persons that may be
included. Some events are filled well in
advance and a standby list is maintained. As
a result, you are encouraged to sign up early
for the event of your choice.
Rally/Caravan Deposit and
Payment Schedule
1. Upon registration: $100 deposit unless
stated otherwise on ad. Please allow 4-6
weeks for processing.
2. Full payment of balance is due 75 days
prior to the start of the event unless otherwise stated.
WIT reserves the right to make changes
prior to and during the caravan or rally.
Changes may involve sight-seeing events,
campgrounds and/or meals. Any changes
made are in the best interest of the WIT
members participating, or as a result of circumstances beyond WIT’s control.
Cancellation Policy
Written cancellation of your WIT caravan or
rally reservation must be made to the WIT
office. Cancellation date is effective immediately upon receipt of your written notice in
the WIT office in Forest City, IA.
WIT will retain a $35 cancellation fee if
reservation is cancelled prior to final payment deadline. If reservation is cancelled 74
to 15 days prior to start of event, for any reason, WIT will retain a $35 cancellation fee plus
10 percent of full cost of event, plus charges
incurred from guarantees and/or deposits
made for registrant. Cancellation 14 days or
less prior to start of event, for any reason, WIT
will retain a $35 cancellation fee, plus 20 percent of full cost of event plus charges
incurred from guarantees and/or deposits
made for registrant is not refundable. [NOTE:
This can be a substantial amount. For Trip
Cancellation Insurance information call 1800-331-1520]
Normal processing time for rally and caravan refunds is 6 to 8 weeks after the end of
the event.
The uniqueness of some caravans and rallies require a deposit and cancellation schedule other than the one listed above. If so,
requirements will be noted in the descriptive
literature and/or the WIT Club News.
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Florida State Rally
Orlando, FL
March 21-24
Sponsored by the Florida State
Winnie Gators, this rally is sure to be
full of sunshine and fun, so we hope
you will make plans to attend! Held
at the Central Florida Fairgrounds
in Orlando, Florida the Rally begins
at 11:00am on Thursday, March 21,
2013. Make sure you arrive in time to
attend the Opening Ceremonies. This
is a ceremony you won’t want to miss!
After the opening ceremonies, get
ready for three nights and four days of
jam-packed excitement! Friday evening’s entertainment we have scheduled “Rob Vollmar, D.J.”, who will play
music for your listening and dancing
pleasure!
Saturday evening’s stage will be
taken over by “Entertainment Revue”
as they make a return appearance to
entertain us with their wide variety of
dance and music! This group of young
ladies are guaranteed to fill the room
with music and win your hearts with
their amazing talent!
Dealer Day! NEW this year! On
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 our dealers will have coaches on display for
you to view!
This is an opportunity for you to get
acquainted with the new models! This
is the time for you to make a deal with
special show pricing just for our rally!
Rally Fees: This year’s rally will
includes 3 nights of camping, 2 catered dinners, 1 catered lunch, 2 catered breakfasts and 1 continental
breakfast. We will also have a wine
and cheese party, games, ice cream
social, a pet parade and lots of door
prizes. As usual, Vendors’ Hall will be
filled with bargains and services for
your RV. There will be many informational seminars and games with prizes
for the winners. Winnebago and Itasca
RV’s will be on display with the latest
innovations for you to check out. We
encourage you to enter your handiwork in the “craft show”. We use the
same categories and guidelines that
Jan/Feb 2013
2013 Rally Schedule
March 21-24 Florida
April 9-13 MILWIT Eastern Rally
April 10-14 Southwest Regional Rally
April 18-21 Georgia
April 26-28 Kansas
April 26-28 North Carolina
May 3-5 Oklahoma
May 6-10 MILWIT Western Rally
May 16-19 Northwest Regional Rally
May 30-June 2 Southern New England
June 6-9 Pennsylvania
June 13-16 Ohio
June 21-23 Michigan
June 21-23 Illinois
July 15-21 MILWIT National Rally
July 21-26 Grand National Rally
July 28-31 Wisconsin
August 9-12 Colorado
August 9-11 Northern New England Rally
Sept 6-8 Minnesota
Sept 26-29 Oregon
Oct 1-6 California
Oct 10-13 Nevada
Attention Rally Masters!
Please send any Rally registration updates to witclubnews@
winnebagoind.com to be updated online. WIT Club will send
out a rally registration update monthly via e-mail so make
sure to include your latest information to inform prospective
attendees of your awesome rally plans!
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are used at GNR. Fees include electricity and buddy water with dump stations and bath houses on the Rally
grounds.
For Registration Received by February 12, 2013: 1 Coach (2 people)
$175, 1 Coach (1 person) $125. Additional guests 6 and up $45. Early arrival camping fee is $25 per night. (Early
camping begins Tuesday, March 19,
2013.)
Rally T-Shirts: We will be offering
rally t-shirts for sale again this year.
The cost is $10 per shirt and must be
pre-ordered and pre-paid. They come
in Small, Medium, Large, XL and 2X.
Please note the appropriate size on
the registration form. Shirt orders must
be received by February 12, 2013
and will be available for pick up at the
rally. *Please note* Shirts will not be
available for sale at the rally so please
make sure you pre-order if you want
one
For Registration Received after
February 12, 2013: 1 Coach (2 people) is $190. 1 Coach (1 person) is
$135 Additional guests over age 6 is
$45 and the early arrival camping fee
is $25 per night. (Early camping begins on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.)
Registration should be sent to
Christine Ross, PO BOX 1176, Sebring, FL 33871. Checks should be
made payable to Florida State Winnie
Gators.
The Florida Rally Fee is refundable; less a $5 cancellation fee. Notification should be sent to Christine
Ross,
e-mail to:rossreross@gmail.com.
No shows will not be refunded, nor will
t-shirt payments. For more information
visit our website at www.winniegators.
org or contact President Jerry Miller at
jerry.miller828@gmail.com or phone
239-574-2511.
MILWIT Eastern Rally
Foley, AL
April 9-13
The MILWIT Rally/Reunion will be
held at the Anchors Aweigh RV resort
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in Foley, Alabama April 9 to 13, 2013.
For reservations, please call Anne at
251-971-6644. The manager is giving us a 20% discount and free access
to the recreation room. An agenda
will available in late January write wlspeer@cox.net for a copy.
Southwest Regional Rally
Pahrump, NV
April 10-14
There will be a festive atmosphere
at the 2013 Southwest Regional Rally
as the rally’s theme revolves around
a Southwestern Fiesta. The rally will
be held at the Nevada Treasure RV
Resort in Pahrump, NV. This year the
Arizona State WIT club, the Grand
Canyon Winnies, will be the host and
assisted by the California and Nevada
state clubs.
Activities include a golf outing, slot
tournament, seminars, a cavalcade of
games and the all important beanbag
baseball tournament. The beanbag
baseball trophy, a.k.a. the Brownie
Trophy, is currently held by Arizona
but you can be sure that California and
Nevada would like to see that change
in 2013.
On Saturday night there will be
a contest for the best costumes with
prizes awarded to the best costumed
couple, best costumed man and best
costumed woman.
Please use the revised SWRR registration form, instead of the traditional
state WIT form, as it includes required
information for the golf and slot tournaments. The entry fee for the golf and
slot tournaments are $10 each per
person. Include these fees with registration check. The revised SWRR
form is available online at http://www.
grandcanyonwinnies.org/.
The golf tournament will have an
early Wednesday tee time. The slot
tournament will be held Thursday afternoon. Prizes will be awarded to the
best and worst slot score.
Nevada Treasure has many things
available such as 2 pools, hot tubs, a
large conference center, room for ven-
dors to display their wares and areas
where you can kickback and just relax.
Additionally area attractions include
Death Valley, wineries, casinos, etc.
Rally fees are $180 per 2 person rig
or $130 for a single person rig. Each
additional person in a rig is $50. Rally
fees include 4 nights, 2 catered dinners and 3 lunches. Remember to include the additional golf and slot tournament fees if you plan to participate
in either of these activities. We can
accommodate 100 rigs so it is suggested that you send in your registration early to Mary Haupt at the address
listed below. Registrations received
after March 10, 2013 needs to include
a $20 late fee.
Note: If you want to come early or
stay later you can do so at our rally
price of $25 per night. However, you
must make reservations for the additional night or nights directly with Nevada Treasures at 1-800-429-6665 or
1-775-751-1174.
Send your registration and rally
fees to: Mary Haupt, 3900 Avonwood
Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Email: imturtlelu@aol.com, Phone:
1-702-451-9617
Georgia State Rally
Hiawassee, GA
April 18-21, 2013
You are invited on a “Georgia
Mountain Cruise” with the Georgia
Winnie Rebels. Join us on an imaginary Ocean cruise starting in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains with visits to Hawaii and other exotic places.
Our departure port will be The Bald
Mountain Camping Resort in Hiawassee, Georgia.
Our rally will take place Thursday
April 18th thru Sunday April 21nd
with two pre-rally days on Tuesday,
April 16th and Wednesday, April 17th.
Come to the pre-rally days for tours,
golf and the Wednesday hamburger
cookout.
Our Rally fee is $150 per coach for
2 people or $120 per coach for 1 person. This includes 3 nights full hook
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up with 50 amp electric, Wi-Fi and Cable TV. We will have 2 catered dinners,
2 breakfasts, 1 continental breakfast
and 1 hot dog lunch. There is also a
hamburger cookout on Wednesday for
those who come early. Each pre-rally
day will cost $30 for camping. Early
activities include self guided side trips
to nearby attractions such as Alpine
Helen Georgia and Brasstown Bald,
(the highest point in Georgia). Activities will include a mini golf tournament,
“Road-Kill” rally, BINGO, movie night,
live entertainment on Friday and Saturday night with dancing and a Hawaiian shirt contest.
More information and a printable
application can be found on our rally
Web site http://rally.gawit.com. If you
have any questions about our rally
you can call or e-mail Fred Tomsett,
President of Georgia Winnie Rebels
at fred@gawit.com or phone 404-6263696. You can mail your application
to Veronica Padgett, 1045 Feagin Mill
Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088.
Kansas Rally
Hutchinson, KS
April 26-28
Join the Kansas State Club at the
Kansas Fair Grounds in Hutchinson,
KS for another great state rally! Early
bird arrival is available on Thursday,
April 25, but the fun officially kicks off
on Friday, April 26.
The weekend includes a book
swap, free time around Hutchinson
to tour the Kansas Cosmosphere and
Salt Mine, tour of the Coleman Factory, seminars and more!
Rally fees are $110 one person/
coach, $130 two people/coach and
$25 for each additional participant.
More details to come soon! Questions,
contact Neal Haerich,
haerich@ruraltel.net.
Jan/Feb 2013
North Carolina State Rally
Waves, NC
April 26-28
The North Carolina Winnie TarWheels invite all WIT members to
come and enjoy the “Lights at the
Shore” Rally at the beautiful Cape
Hatteras area on the Outer Banks.
Camp Hatteras Campground, located
in Waves, NC, lies on a narrow stretch
of land between the ocean and the
sound on NC 12.
Rally fees will be $150 for one unit
(two people) for two nights. The fee
for one person is $120 and the fee for
an extra person is $30.00. Fees include paved sites on the sound side,
full hookup camping (water, 30/50
electricity, sewer, cable tv), 2 catered
dinners, 2 breakfasts (1 cooked, 1
continental).
The campground will be open on
Monday, April 22 for early arrivals at a
fee of $44.00 per night. Pre-rally tours
(each limited to 25 spaces):
On Wednesday, a guided bus tour
North along the Outer Banks through
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge,
Bodie Island Lighthouse, Manteo to
Elizabethan Gardens,
box lunch,
Wright Brothers National Monument (9
am to 4 pm). Cost: $35.00 per person.
Thursday 25th guided bus tour
South along the Outer Banks driving
through Chicamacomico (Rodanthe/
Waves/Salvo), stopping at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, drive to the Hatteras/
Ocracoke Ferry, ride over to Ocracoke
Island (enjoying a box lunch on the ferry), tour the Island, see the Ocracoke
Lighthouse, the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, and the Federal
Visitors Center (9 am to 4:30). Cost:
$43 per person.
If you are interested in a Thursday
GOLF outing, contact Ira Johnson
at (ijohns1@bellsouth.net; 910-4706426).
T-shirts must be pre-ordered from
David Beedie (dbeedie60@gmail.
com; 252-377-2817) by March 1,
2013. T-shirts are available in small,
medium, large or X-large for $10 or
XX-large for $12.
Entertainment will be provided on
Friday and Saturday evenings. Activities include door prizes, ice cream social, vender displays, games, money
hats, 50/50 raffles, bingo, a cake walk,
silent auction, book exchange and a
live band. Our quilt this year will be
“Lighthouses at the Shore” in a pinwheel pattern with fabric from each of
our previous year’s quilts included.
Send check or money order to NC
Winnie TarWheels c/o Dave Long, 140
Quiet Cove Road, Mooresville, NC
28117
(nccdlong@windstream.net;
704-634-5922). For more information,
please contact Marty Reese (martyreese@me.com; 919-345-2719), the
rally master. Sites are limited, reserve
early!
Oklahoma State Rally
Shawnee, OK
May 3-5
Oklahoma is filled with pride for
their land of diverse cultures, hundreds of scenic lakes and rivers, and
genuine warmth and friendliness.
This spirit is echoed through the accomplishments of our citizens, such
as humorist and “Cherokee Cowboy”
Will Rogers, Olympian and American
Indian athlete Jim Thorpe, Astronaut
Thomas Stafford, and country music
superstars Reba McEntire, Vince Gill,
Garth Brooks and many others. It is
also rich in many, many years of Winnebago State Rallies. If you’re looking
for good fellowship, entertainment,
meals, places to visit, than hitch up
your motor home and “reach for the
sky” as the Okiebagos entertain you
WESTERN STYLE. The Shawnee
Expo will provide you with complete
hook-ups, four meals will be furnished
(2 dinners, 1 breakfast and continental
breakfast on Sun), vendors, seminars,
games, door prizes and
so much more. Thursday, during
the day there will be time for Golf,
touring destinations from Shwanee to
Oklahoma City; where you can find the
Cowboy Hall of Fame. After a day of
activities those who choose will have
dinner out (various restaurants in
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town) then we will be playing Bingo
that evening. The Opening Ceremonies will begin Friday morning,
afterwards “belly up to the Hospitality
Table” where you can pig out on all the
vittles. During the day, activities will
be going on with a catered dinner that
evening. After dinner and entertainment will be a time for visiting, games
or cards. Saturday morning breakfast
and an informative seminar will be furnished; sponsored by Sky Med. After
the seminar activities will continue, followed by a catered dinner and entertainment.
Sunday morning a continental
breakfast will be furnished and immediately afterwards we will have church
services conducted by State Chaplain,
Henry Stone. Okiebago State Meeting
will follow.
Things a Cowboy should not to do
is: Don’t squat with you spurs on, Don’t
dig for water under the outhouse, Don’t
go in if you don’t know the way out and
Never approach a bull from the front,
a horse from the rear or a fool from
any direction. But do plan on attending the OKLAHOMA STATE RALLY for
a weekend of fun and laughter. Fees
for the rally are: 1 unit with 2 persons
$140.00, 1 unit with 1 person $110.00,
guest $30.00 and extra nights camping $20.00.
MILWIT Western Rally
Foley, AL
May 6-10
The MILWIT Western Rally/Reunion will be held in Wichita Falls,
Texas May 6-10, 2013 at the Wichita
Falls RV Park, 2944 Seymour Hwy.
You can make reservations by calling
800-252-1532. An agenda will available in late March write wlspeer@cox.
net for a copy.
Northwest Regional Rally
Cashmere, WA
May 16-19
‘Today will make memories of tomorrow’ which leads into this year’s
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theme of “Memories in the Making”.
Bring your photos of RV outings and
friends to the Northwest Regional Rally held May 16-19 at the Chelan County Fairgrounds in Cashmere, WA., so
we can all reminisce over good times,
make some new memories and meet
new friends.
The Washington State Wash-IBagos Club and their friends from
the Fraser Valley Explorers in BC are
planning a get together with loads of
fun and activities to keep you busy.
The Oregon Clubs will host a social
function.
All Veterans are encouraged to
bring a hat, jacket or other piece of
service clothing to wear at the traditional (early) Memorial Day Service to
be held on Saturday, May 18th which
is also Armed Forces Day.
Planned activities, at press time, include indoor & outdoor games, bean
bag baseball, an ice cream social, golf
tournament, seminars, crafts, raffles,
a flea market, craft competition, entertainment, and dealer/vendor displays.
A Sunday morning non-denominational service is scheduled prior to departure, where juice and snacks will be
available.
Your Rally fee will include three
nights of camping, plus Friday and
Saturday lunches and dinners. Attendees are responsible for their own
breakfasts every day.
Rally fees for a full hook-up site:
One rig/two people, $135, one rig/one
person $105, extra person $35. Extra
nights are $25 per rig. Fees paid after
May 1st add $30.
The first 140 units to register (based
on postmark dates) will be parked in
the section with full hookups, 50 amp
power, water and sewer plus free WiFi. Additional registrants will be in other locations on the property with either
30 or 50 amp power and water through
splitters, but no sewer plus free Wi-Fi.
Those parked in non-full hook up sites
will receive a rebate at Registration
Wednesday (or earlier) arrivals,
please be sure to include the fee for
extra nights to facilitate the onsite
Registration process. Handicap park-
ing needs must be requested on your
Registration Form. The parking gates
will close at 5 p.m.
Cancellations received by the Treasurer after May 1 will be subject to a
$30 fee.
Last minute emergencies will be
taken into consideration.
Request the NWRR Registration
form by e-mail from NWRRtreasurer@
aol.com. and this will get you on our email list for updates as the Rally date
gets closer. (You may also use the
State Rally Registration Form in the
WIT Magazine)
Make all checks/money orders
(payable in US Funds) to NWRR and
mail with your Registration to Joe Hesketh, 2503 158th Ave SE, Bellevue,
WA 98008-5417. Joe can be reached
by E-mail: NWRRtreasurer@aol.com
or by phone 425-641-0278.
Vendor/Seminar inquires should
contact Eric Ward at wardea@msn.
com or phone him at 425-877-0439 for
a Vendor Registration Form.
Directions to Chelan County Fairgrounds:
Set your GPS for 5700 Wescott
Drive, Cashmere, WA and get on
the way. Cashmere is located on US
Routes 2 and US 97
If you approach Cashmere heading west on US 2W/US 97S, then exit
turning left on Aplets Way, continue on
South Division Street and turn right
onto Sunset Highway to the Fairground.
If you approach Cashmere heading east on US 2E/US 97N, then exit
onto Goodwin Road, continue to Sunset Highway and turn right onto Sunset
Highway to the Fairground.
Enthusiastic Parkers and Greeters
will be waiting for you at the Gate.
Southern New England Rally
East Falmouth, MA
May 31-June 2
As the old Patty Page tune goes...
“you’re sure to fall in love with Old
Cape Cod,” so come and “Escape to
the Cape.”
Come join us at the Southern New
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England Rally at the Barnstable County Fairgrounds in East Falmouth, MA,
on Cape Cod for a special fun-filled
rally. Our venue is endless with rich
historical and seaworthy events native
to the area. Plan to come early to participate in the optional tours we will be
offering or to explore the area on your
own. First tour option: Martha’s Vineyard on Thursday costs $45 per person. 3.5 hour tour on the island, including the gingerbread houses on Oak
Bluff. Second option: Whale Watch on
Friday. Cost is $45 per person. Both
tours depart very early and have limited capacity. First come, first serve.
Handicapped accessible is available
with restrictions. Please contact Ed
Bates with your concerns. Some of
the possible seminars provided will
encompass areas of interest from a
variety of subjects, like restringing
shades, rig care and adjustments, wills
and trusts, genealogy discoveries, just
to name a few. Vendor Row will be a
kaleidoscope of offerings. What will be
available will please the most discriminative shopper. Our Ice Cream Social
will leave you full and happy! The Wine
and Cheese Social, Games, and live
entertainment for both Friday and Saturday evenings will put our program
over the top.
Rally includes three days and two
nights camping. Continental breakfast,
two hot breakfasts, Thursday light dinner, Friday dinner and Saturday night
catered meal, entertainment and an
ice cream social. There will also be
seminars, money hat, games, activities and more.
Water & Electric: Individual 20 amp
electric is available. 2 Dump Stations
on the grounds. You will need blocks
for leveling.
Generator Area: We offer a generator only area. Must have and use the
proper stack. Quiet hours 11 p.m. to 7
a.m.
Craft/Vendor Row: Must pre-register - Handmade craft items. Door Prizes gratefully accepted. Please state
your craft.
Fees: 1 unit, 2 people, 2 pins before 4/30, $160; after 5/1 $170. 1 unit,
Jan/Feb 2013
1 person, 1 pin before 4/30, $115; after
5/1 $125. Each additional guest, before 4/30 $45; after 5/1 $55. Children
12 years and under are free.
Early bird camping starts Wednesday, May 29; 12-5 p.m. only, $38 per
night. Early bird arrival allowed on
Thursday after 10 a.m.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel before May 15, with no penalty.
Canceling after May 15; we will deduct
$20.00 from your total registration and
refund the balance. No show or canceling after Monday, May 27, no refund will be given. All changes in your
registration must be done with Joanne
Fenn. (860) 658-2283 or e-mail fennjo@aol.com, prior to Mon., May 27th
at 7:00PM
For more information, contact MA:
Ed Bates, 339-933-0372, e-mail edbates01@yahoo.com.
Registration
and questions, Joanne Fenn, 860658-2283, e-mail fennjo@aol.com.
Make check payable to Southern New
England Rally and mail to Southern
New England Rally, P.O. Box 555, Tariffville, CT 06081.
Pennsylvania State Rally
Centre Hall, PA
June 6-9
Fifty incredibly beautiful and diverse states make up this great country of ours. From coast to coast, north
to south, WIT members have experienced a vast spectacle of natural
as well as man made beauty. Every
state, every region has it’s own wealth
of traditions, products, occupations
and lifestyles.
The WIT chapters of Pennsylvania
invite you to the 2013 Pennsylvania
State Rally, June 6 - 9, 2013 to learn
first hand “All About Pennsylvania”.
From our coal regions in the northeast,
historical factions in the southeast, oil
wells and lakes in the northwest, steel
and railroading in the southeast, our
Capitol and farmlands of the central
areas and the incredible mountains
throughout the state, Pennsylvania’s
landscape and history is as diverse
as it’s residents. Enjoy some history,
tid-bits and facts about this great state
that we PA WIT chapters call home.
Come meet old friends and make new
friends, enjoy the scenery and serenity
of Centre County and enjoy our state
rally. We welcome all and look forward
to meeting and greeting each of you.
Festivities officially begin Friday
morning with Opening Ceremonies.
Early arrivals are welcome and encouraged. The cost for arriving prior
to Thursday is $25.00 per day.
For your arrival plans, two events
are planned for Thursday, June 6.
A trip to the PA Military Museum in
Boalsburg is scheduled for Thursday
morning. Boalsburg is not far from
the Grange Fairgrounds/rally area. All
are welcome to come along. No prepayment is required - any fee for the
museum will be paid individually when
you go. And since this is close by, we
encourage car-pooling. Thursday afternoon at 3pm, a wine tasting event
will be held on premises of the rally. 7
Mountains Winery will host this event.
If you were at the 2012 rally and attended the wine tasting there, you
know you will taste some excellent
wine. A charge will apply for this event
and will be paid at the rally.
If you plan to arrive early to participate in these events on Thursday,
please indicate early arrival on your
reservation form and include the cost
per night in your registration fee.
Water and 30amp electric are provided. Honey Wagon tickets will be
available for purchase and the dump
station will be open on Sunday when
you depart.
Rally activities will include great
food, seminars, vendors, games, craft
competition, money hat and 50/50
drawings both Friday and Saturday
evening, book exchange, bingo, beanbag baseball tournament, pet show,
WIT tour information, WIT store, on
site RV tech for those pesky “honey
do” lists that “honey” didn’t do!, and
the ever popular PA Baskets which are
filled with wonderful products all made
within the state of Pennsylvania. Very
appropriate to our rally theme for this
year but very popular every year.
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Tickets for the PA baskets will be
sold during the rally and the winners
will be drawn Saturday night. Returning, by request, is our now “infamous”
Casino night. What a great time was
had by all last year and we will enjoy
the games again this year on Saturday
evening. Friday evening you’ll enjoy
live entertainment, and Thursday night
is the well-attended and enjoyed Bingo games.
Chapter pot luck suppers on Thursday give all the chapters an opportunity to get together, enjoy delicious food,
and entertain “out of town” guests at
the rally. If you are a first time attendee or from out of the area, we welcome
you to join any of the PA chapters for
supper. We’ll feed you well and make
you feel right at home. A light supper
is scheduled for Friday evening, pancake breakfast Saturday morning to
get you up and moving and a wonderful
dinner Saturday evening prepared by
the ladies of the Grange will fill you up
for the evening. Always homemade,
always filling and always delicious.
Doughnuts and coffee will be available
Friday and Sunday mornings. Sunday
morning a non-denominational church
service will be available to all on site.
Somewhere in the mix of actual meals
we will enjoy an ice cream social, so
be sure to have that favorite ice cream
bowl in the rig and ready to travel before leaving home.
Craft competition rules and regulations follow those of the GNR craft
competition. If unsure of anything,
please check the WIT book for further
information. We look forward to the
wonderful and skilled crafters presenting their work at the craft show. All are
encouraged to participate.
Rally information, fees and directions:
The rally is held in Centre County,
PA at the Centre Hall Grange Fairgrounds, located off Route 45 on
Homan Road.
Rally fees are as follows:
1 rig / 2 persons $135.00
1 rig / 1 person
$110.00
Additional persons attending rally
in your rig and children 10 years of
age or older ............$25.00 per person..........to be paid with your registration fee.
REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE BY:
MAY 10, 2013
REGISTRATIONS PAID AFTER
MAY 10, 2013 WILL INCUR ADDITIONAL COSTS:
1 RIG / 2 PERSONS $145.00
1 RIG / 1 PERSON $120.00
ADDITIONAL PERSONS AND
CHILDREN 10 YEARS OF AGE OR
OLDER REMAIN AT THE FEE OF
$25.00 PER PERSON.
CANCELLATIONS: IF YOU NEED
TO CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION,
A FULL REFUND WILL BE GIVEN
FOR ALL CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED PRIOR TO MAY 17. 2013.
WIT 2013 State Rally Registration Form
Name:____________________________________ Spouse/Companion___________________
WIT#: ______________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
City:___________________________________________State:____________Zip:___________
E-mail Address:_________________________________ Cell Phone:______________________
Model Year__________Length of motor home___________Number of Slideouts____________
State/Regional Name of Rally_____________________________________Date____________
Registration Fee(_______couple/single) (_________# Additional Adults X Fee________)
(_____#Children X Fee______) First Time (Y/N) Home State_______________________
See Rally description as to availability of items listed below and circle all that apply.
Vendor
Arts and Crafts
Other____________________
(In order to receive any consideration on special needs, it must be noted on application)
Please explain any special needs, i.e. dietary, mobility, parking or other restrictions, that would
help us better serve you as you attend this rally: _______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Additonal Days Parking____________________Arrival Date_____________________________
Special Tours____________________
Optional Meals________________________________President of a Club or Chapter? (Y/N)
Local Club/Chapter Involved In:____________________________________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $______________________(U.S. Funds or equivalent thereof)
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AFTER MAY 17, 2013, A FEE OF
$15.00 PER PERSON REGISTERED
WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE
AMOUNT PAID AND THE BALANCE
WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU.
Please make your check payable
to: PA State WIT Club
Send amount due and your completed registration form to state treasurer: Rosemary Donaldson, 2600
Spring Road, Carlisle PA 17013.
If you have any questions or concerns about your registration, you can
reach Rosemary via phone at: 717422-2897 or email: dsunrises5161@
aol.com
Other questions or concerns
should be directed to PA State president David Liggett PRIOR to the week
of the rally. You can reach David by
phone at: 717-242-1259 or by email
at: dLiggett54@comcast.net
Directions to the rally:
Centre Hall Grange Fairgrounds is
located on Route 45 in Old Fort, PA,
Centre County. The entrance is on
Homan Road off Route 45. From the
northeast or northwest, I-80 east or
west. From the east, exit 161 to route
220 S to route 322 W to exit 73 to route
45 E. Left at the exit light, go 6.4 miles
from the light at the exit and turn left
into the fairgrounds on Homan Road.
From the southeast and south central
area, Rt. 322 W to Rt. 144 North, left
at Rt. 45 West in Old Fort. Entrance
to the fairgrounds from the light at Rts.
144/45 is approx. 5/10 mile on the right.
North central travelers can use I-80 directions as above or follow Route 15
S to Route 45 W. At the light at Rt.
45 W and Rt. 144, straight through the
light approx. 5/10 mile and turn right
on Homan road. From the west, the
PA turnpike or I-80 will lead you to the
above routes. The zip code for use
with GPS or Internet maps is 16828.
Map quest, Google Maps, paper maps
and GPS are your personal guides of
choice for safe arrival. Although we
try to be as precise as possible, getting you from your driveway precisely
to our rally is near impossible. Please
consult all optional materials to assist
in your travel.
If you need more information, help
Jan/Feb 2013
with directions or information in general, be sure to contact president David Liggett at the above email or phone
number PRIOR to the week of the rally.
We look forward to seeing old
friends, making new friends, giving you
some information you may not already
know about Pennsylvania and enjoying a weekend of good friends, good
food and good times. Safe travels until
we meet in Centre Hall in June.
MILWIT National Rally
Forest City, IA
July 15-21
MILWIT National Rally dates to
15 July for early Birds and the rally
to begin with a 1600 happy hour on
Tuesday 16 July to Sunday 21 July,
2013. Our rally will be shorter, less
expensive, and less work than previous years. Agendas will be published
in the MILWIT 3rd Quarter Mail-Call or
writ wlspeer@cox.net in May.
Wisconsin State Rally
Richland Center, WI
July 28-31
Our state has everything to offer like green fields and prairies, blue
skies and marshes, lakes and rivers,
and such a beautiful variety of trees
and foliage. We have the hills of LaCrosse and New Glarus that resemble
Switzerland, but also the shores of
Lake Michigan and Door County that
resemble Maine (without the tide).
We also enjoy the four seasons.
Yes, we do have cold winters, but if
you like to snowmobile, ice skate or
ski, the beauty in the woods after a
snowfall is breathtaking. Our autumn
tree colors are spectacular and the
smell of the pines is heavenly. Autumn
is ideal for campfires, biking and hiking. Our summers are spectacular
with warm to hot weather for swimming, fishing, boating, touring, and
many more activities too numerous to
mention. Spring is fresh greenery and
spring flowers, which are as colorful as
you can imagine.
Join one of our three clubs as we
enjoy all that our state has to offer.
You are invited: following GNR this
year, we will be hosting a wonderful State Rally in Richland Center, WI
at the Richland County Fairgrounds
from July 27-31. We will be offering
entertainment, catered dinners and
a variety of individual tours if you so
choose. Some sights to see include:
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin, House
on the Rock, Carr Valley Cheese,
American Players Theater, and Richland Chamber Alliance. Registration is
due by June 10, 2013 with additional
fees after June 10. Send registration
to: Beverly Spinti, PO Box 386, Menomonie, WI.
Colorado State Rally
Fort Collins, CO
August 9-12
Our rally will be held in Fort Collins at Lakeside KOA, a campground
we have used before. It offers quiet
evenings as it is quite a ways from the
highway and provides us with ample
meeting rooms to handle 50 rigs/100
people. Our theme is honoring Pioneers.
There will be a happy hour followed
by a pot luck dinner on Friday night followed by a talk presented by Wayne
Sundburg, Fort Collins Historian. Saturday, starting with coffee, juice and
donuts and a SkyMed seminar will be
filled with workshops, crafts, industry
presentations in the form of new rigs
and the presence of the mobile repair
service, who will tell attendees what
the most needed repairs are and hits
for self-maintenance. There will be a
seminar presented by firemen regarding the steps to follow for protection
in case of a fire in your rig. Saturday
late afternoon will offer a happy hour
followed by a catered dinner and entertainment by Jerry Ross, local cowboy poet. Sunday morning you will
be treated to a full breakfast, the Mile
High State Annual meeting and a fond
farewell. Pioneer games will be played
each day.
Cost for the rally is $155/rig with 2
people or $125/rig with one person.
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Additional people in any rig will be $45.
A pre-rally will be held starting
Wednesday, August 7 through August
9th with activities ranging from an old
fashioned weenie roast to historical
tour, cemetery walk and games. You
would be responsible for contacting
the KOA : 1-970-484-9880 for reservations for the extra nights. The charge
for those nights will be $42.00 plus
tax. A charge for the activities will be
payable upon arrival.
Please send you registration and
check to Pete Colaiannia at 7729
S. Eaton Way, Littleton, CO 80128.
Please contact Diane Klibbe at: diklibbe@gmail.com or at 1-303-694-9406
or 1-303-842-1905 if you plan to attend the pre-rally activities
Northern New England Rally
Essex Junction, VT
August 9-11
Mark you calendars! You have
a date for the sock hop. The 1913
Northern New England Rally will be
hosted by Lake Champlain WIT of Vermont and will be held on August 9, 10,
and 11, 1913, at the Champlain Valley
Exposition in Essex Junction VT.
We will rock and roll through the
1950’s and 60’s with appropriate decorations, cars, food, music and clothing. Burgers, hotdogs and fries will be
served Friday night; Saturday breakfast will include pancakes with real
Vermont maple syrup and sausage; a
catered meal will be served Saturday
night. Lunches will be on your own
-- a variety of restaurants are nearby.
Other plans are still being made, so
we don’t have specific registration info
yet. We just wanted you to mark your
calendars -- you have a date for the
sockhop!
Minnesota State Rally
Hutchinson, MN
September 6-8
We are inviting everyone to attend
our 42nd Minnesota State Rally which
will be held on September 6-8 (with
early arrivals on Thurs the 5th at no
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extra camping fees) at the McLeod
County Fair Grounds located at 840
Century Ave. SW
Hutchinson, MN
55350.
A potluck meal will be served for all
early arrivals on Thursday evening followed by social time and games.
A golf tournament is being planned
for Friday along with other activities.
A pancake breakfast will be served
on Saturday followed by seminars,
games and tournaments. The evening
meal will be catered and served to us.
Other fun activities that are being
organized throughout the weekend are
possibly a 50/50 raffle, theme baskets,
arts and crafts and a silent auction.
Sunday morning we will have a
continental breakfast followed by a
non-denominational church service. A
closing ceremony will end our weekend before we all head our separate
ways.
Cost: 1 unit 2 people: $100. 1 unit
1 person: $80 before August 23, 2013.
After August 23 there will be an additional $10 with the price at $110 and
$90. Extra adult will be $25 and each
child 6-12 will be $15. Children 5 and
under will be no charge. Extra nights
of camping available for $22.50/night.
Each campsite will have electricity (limited to 20 amp on some sites). There
is a dump station on the fairgrounds.
Send your registration and rally
fees (made payable to Minnesota
State Winnehaha’s) to Ted Steele
1309 Schooner Court Woodbury, MN
55125.
Please mark our rally dates on your
September 2013 calendar and we will
look forward to seeing everyone there.
For more information contact: President: Ted Steele at 651-253-5284,
email: frasia1@msn.com.
Oregon State Rally
Rickreall, OR
September 26-29
Once again we invite all of our WIT
members and friends to make plans to
head for Rickreall, Oregon to attend
our 42nd Annual WIT Rally hosted by
the Oregon Trail Winnies & Itascas
(OTWI) State WIT Club and supported
by the five Local Oregon WIT Chapters.
Our theme for 2013 is “Mardi Gras”,
a carnival event with outlandish costumes and revelry to help us celebrate
the wonderful “Indian Summer” of
Northern Oregon and forget the coming of another cold and wet Oregon
Winter. It will be a party to rival what
New Orleans puts on each year! Come
join us in this celebration!
The Hospitality Table will open
Thursday morning at 7:30am with coffee and donuts, the Opening Ceremony will begin at 8:30am, Registration
will reopen at 9:30am, Vendors and
Dealers will open for the duration of
the Rally, and Seminars will begin at
10:30am on Thursday morning. Early
Registration will be open on Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00pm.
Events this year will include a variety
of seminars, the ever-popular Red Hat
Tea open to all of the ladies, indoor
and outdoor games, evening entertainment, vendors with “got to have”
products, raffles, door prizes, great
food, and whatever else we can think
of to fill your days and evenings with
fun, friendship, and useful information!
We plan a tour of the Albany Carousel
Project where volunteers are creating and old-fashioned, hand-crafted,
and hand-painted wooden carousel
inspired by the very successful carousel project completed a few years ago
in Missoula, Montana and Salem, Oregon. Of course our Winnebago and
Itasca dealers will have coaches on
display and should be ready to offer
great deals on both new and previously-owned coaches.
Your rally registration fee includes
three and a half days of activities
(Thursday morning through Noon Sunday), three nights camping (Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday) with electric and
water hook-ups (one-time dump available on grounds), rally bag, rally pin,
dinners Thursday, Friday and Saturday, fresh baked pastries Thursday
and Friday mornings, lunch Friday and
Saturday, a full breakfast on Saturday,
and a continental breakfast on “GetAway” Sunday. We do not include a
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Wednesday night camping charge in the overall registration fee since a large portion of attendees arrive Thursday
morning, even though they miss the opening ceremony and
some morning activities. We treat Wednesday night camping as an early arrival and charge a separate $12.00 fee,
thus keeping it optional for the local members who prefer it
that way. Do not forget to bring extra 30/50 amp extension
cords, water splitters, and extra water hoses that you may
need.
In order to ensure allocation of appropriate space, vendors must pre-register by contacting OTWI Vendor Coordinator Suzan AuFeroth at 541-521-5301 or at suzanlee@
live.com.
Rally Registration Fee until August 15th is one unit/two
people $135.00; one unit/one person is $90.00; each additional guest is $60.00. Registrations received August 16th
or later, add $20.00 to each registration fee.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund if cancelled before
September 5th in writing. Refund of parking fees only if
cancelled on or after September 5th since food since food
costs and other expenses will have been committed.
Checks should be made payable to OTWI and sent with
your rally registration form to: OTWI, c/o Ray Daniel, 16120
SW Grimson Ct, Tigard, OR 97224. Ray can be contacted
at 503-639-1553 or raydaniel@comcast.net. Your registra-
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tion will be confirmed by E-Mail or by letter-mail if you do
not have E-Mail.
For those who are mobility challenged, handicap parking spaces are available in a limited number on a first-registered basis. Include a copy of your DMV Handicap Card
with your registration. We request that you register early
and indicate your special needs on the registration form so
that we can accommodate your needs. We cannot guarantee disabled parking availability if you do not indicate this
need on your early registration form.
Directions: Rickreall is about 10 miles west of Salem.
From the intersection of I-5 and Hwy 22 (Exit 253), drive
west on Hwy 22 to Hwy 99W, turn south onto Hwy 99W
and drive a short distance to the main entrance to the Polk
County Fairgrounds on the left.
The address is Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific
Hwy W., Rickreall, OR 97371.
For up-to-date information on the 2013 Oregon State Rally
and other activities of the Oregon State WIT Club and Local
Chapters, check out our website at www.otwi.us.
For more information: contact Bob Schlapfer, OTWI President, 541-772-3505 (Home), 541-301-8009 (cell), or at
res1934@charter.net.
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who’s inviting travelers
Editor’s Note: Listed in this
section are WIT local chapter
and state club campouts and
events to which WIT travelers
in the area or prospective
members who own Winnebago
Industries products are invited
and welcomed, to attend.
Contact the person listed
for more details. Listings
are alphabetical within the
geographical area. Western
area is all states west of the
Mississippi River; Eastern all
states east of the Mississippi.
Events subject to change.
WESTERN AREA
ARIZONA
GRAND CANYON WINNIES (SC)
Contact:Joe Yesensky
928-710-1104
jmyesensky@yahoo.com
www.GrandCanyonWinnies.org
Mar 4-7 State Mtg, Wickenburg
Community Center, Wickenburg
Apr 10-14 Southwest Regional Rally,
Nevada Treasure RV Park, Pahrump,
NV
ARIZONA SUNBIRDS
Contact: John Mollerus
623-341-1592
moll-azsb@cox.net
www.grandcanyonwinnies.
org/as/as_homepage.htm
Jan 1- Feb 3 Pioneer RV Resort,
Phoenix, AZ
Mar 4-7 State Mtg, Wickenburg
Community Center, Wickenburg
Apr 10-14 Southwest Regional Rally,
Nevada Treasure RV Park, Pahrump,
NV
VALLEY SUNTASCANS
Contact: Don Stafford
480-205-1985
jan-don@msn.com
www.valleysuntascans.com
YAVAPAI WINNIES
Contact: Sharon Hopkins
928-830-7473
sharon@hopster550.com
ARKANSAS
ARK-A-BAGO (SC)
Contact: Bonnie Kadrzynski
870-405-3471
kadski@suddenlink.net
Apr 8-11 Petit Jean Arkansas State
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Park, Morrilton
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA STATE CLUB
Contact: August Sansone
s3a2a1@msn.com
www.calwit.org
Jan 24-27 Golden Village Palms RV,
Hemet, CA
Apr 10-14, Southwest Regional Rally,
Nevada Treasure RV Park, Pahrump,
NV
BIG VALLEY DRIFTERS
(Modesto area)
Contact: Gordon Lasiter
glasiter@caltel.com
Jan 24-27 State Meeting, Golden
Village Palms, Hemet, CA
Apr 25-28 State Meeting, Sugar
Barge RV, Bethel Island, CA
CENTRAL COAST PELICANS
Contact: Dick James
805-659-3507
tulie770@aol.com
Jan 24-27 State Mtg, Golden Village
Palms, Hemet, CA
Feb 19-22 Valencia Travel Village,
Castaic Jct, CA
Apr 10-14 SWRR, Treasure RV
Resort, Pahrump, NV
Apr 25-29 State Mtg, Sugar Barge
RV, Bethel Island, CA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
CHARDONNAY TRAVELERS
(North Bay area)
Contact: Sue Chambers
707-321-1704
sueflies@iglide.net
www.chardonnaytravelers.com
Jan 24-27 State Meeting, Golden
Village Palms Resort, Hemet, CA
Feb 21-24 Sugar Barge,
Bethel Island, CA
Mar 21-24 Flag City, Lodi, CA
Apr 10-14 Southwest Regional Rally,
Pahrump, NV
Apr 25-28 State Meeting, Sugar
Barge, Bethel Island, CA
May 16-19 Cal Expo RV Park,
Sacramento, CA
Jun 20-23 Porto Bodega,
Bodega Bay, CA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 22-25 Coyote Valley Resort,
Morgan Hill, CA
Sep 26-29 Durango Resort,
Red Bluff, CA
Oct 2-6 State Rally, Casa de Fruta,
Gilroy, CA
Oct 31-Nov 3 Almond Tree,
Chico, CA
FIVE STAR WINNEBAGO
(Los Angeles/Orange Co. area)
Contact: Ken Folstrom
kenfolstrom@ca.rr.com
FOOTHILL FUNSEEKERS
(Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura
Counties area)
Contact: Guy Gauthier
626-964-8748
guy_sports@yahoo.com
FRESNO FLOATERS
Contact: Judy Cottom
559-438-4209
lj8384@sbcglobal.net
www.fresnofloaters.com
Jan 24-27 State Meeting, Golden
Village Palms RV Resort, Hemet, CA
Feb 21-24 Deer Creek RV Park,
Porterville, CA
Mar 21-24 Club Royal Oak RV Park,
Kingsburg, CA
Apr 10-14 Southwest Regional
Rally, Nevada Treasure RV Resort,
Pahrump, NV
Apr 25-28 State Meeting, Sugar
Barge RV Resort, Bethel Island, CA
May 30- Jun 2 Los Banos KOA RV
Park, Santa Nella, CA
Jun 20-23 TBA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 27 Castle’s Home
Aug 22-25 TBA
Oct 2-6 State Rally, Casa de Fruita,
Hollister, CA
Oct 24-27 TBA
Nov 21 Deer Creek RV Park,
Porterville, CA
GOLDEN BEAR WINNIES
(Sacramento area)
Contact: Amy Graham
541-538-9096
Jan 18-20 Sugar Barge RV Park
Jan 24-28 State Meeting, Hemet
Feb 22-24 Flag City RV Park, Lodi
Apr 10-14 SWRR, Parhump, NV
Apr 25-29 State Mtg, Sugar Barge
May 17-19 Durango RV Park,
Red Bluff
Jun 21-23 French Camp RV Park
July 19-21 Almond Tree RV Park,
Chico
Aug 16-18 Jackson Rancheria RV
Park
Oct 18-20 Bodega Bay RV Park
Dec 6-8 Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
Jan 17-19, 2014 Vineyard, Vacaville
HI-DESERT RIG RUNNERS
(Riverside & San Bernardino
Counties)
Contact: Clare Gilbertson
760-835-7327
rogilberts@aol.com
www.hidesertrigrunners.com
Jan 24-27 State Meeting, Golden
Village Palms RV, Hemet, CA
Feb 14-17 Fishermans Retreat,
Redlands, CA
Mar 14-17 Thousand Trails,
Soledad Canyon, CA
Apr 10-14 Southwest Regional Rally,
Pahrump, NV
Apr 25-28 State Meeting, Sugar
Barge, Bethel Island, CA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Oct 2-6 State Rally, Casa de Fruita,
Hollister, CA
Dec 5-8 Banning KOA
LONE CYPRESS WINNITASCANS
(San Jose area)
Contact: Julie Mangey
408-736-7176
MISSION BELL TRAVELERS
(Southern California)
Contact: Randy Walker
760-539-5301; 760-803-4815
randy@Impactprojects.com
Jan 24-27 State Meeting, Golden
Village Palms RV, Hemet, CA
Feb 13-15 Santee Lakes, El Cajon
Mar 10-13 Newport Dunes
Apr 10-14 Southwest Regional Rally,
Pahrump, NV
Apr 25-28 State Meeting, Sugar
Barge, Bethel Island, CA
May 19-22 Chula Vista
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Oct 2-6 State Rally, Casa de Fruita,
Hollister, CA
Nov Pechanga RV Park, Temecula
Dec 8-10 MBT Christmas Party,
Emerald Desert RV Resort
RAINCROSS RAMBLERS
(Inland Empire area & High Desert)
Contact: Janet Jensen
951-780-7629
RIVER CITY ROLLERS
(Sacramento area)
Contact: Earl Jess
209-836-5101; 209-640-2765
earljess@comcast.net
Feb 8-10 Vineyard RV Park,
Vacaville, CA
Mar 8-10 Sacramento River Delta
KOA, Isleton, CA
Apr 25-28 Sugar Barge,
Bethel Island, CA
May 17-19 Dutch Flat RV Resort,
Dutch Flat, CA
Jun 7-9 Campers Inn RV & Golf
Resort, Dunnigan, CA
WIT Club News
Aug 9-11 Lake Tahoe
Dec 7 Christmas party, Mt Vernon CC
SAN DIEGO ROLLING HOMES
Contact: Donna Chandler
858-934-1390; cell 619-988-0743
turquoisedream4@aol.com
-orBeverly Hammond
858-560-8148;
bev.hammond@pacbell.net
RAMPART RANGERS
(Colorado Springs area)
Contact: Mary Hahn
719-548-1136
maryshahn@me.com
COLORADO
MILE HIGH STATE CLUB (SC)
Contact: Diane Klibbe
303-694-4906
diklibbe@gmail.com
Aug 8-11 State Rally
ASPEN LEAF WINNIES
(N Colorado Front Range area)
Contact: Vern Clinton
970-669-1732; 970-593-2646
vmclinton@msn.com
Jan 11 Denver RV Show & Lunch
Feb 9 Denver IMAX & Lunch
Mar 9 Tour & Lunch, Ft. Collins, CO
Apr 12-14 TBA
May 13-15 Riverview RV Park,
Loveland, CO
Jun 7-9 4 Seasons RV Resort,
Salida, CO
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 9-11 State Rally, Ft. Collins KOA
Sep 13-15 TBA
Oct 11-13 RV Park & Campground,
Greeley, CO
Nov 9 TBA
Dec 7 Christmas Party
COLORADO COLUMBINES
Contact: Ray Bowman
303-795-9255; 303-880-0506
ray777@rbowman.info
Jan 19 Indian Market
Feb 15 4 Mile Park & Molly Brown
House
Feb 18-23 Snowbird Outing, Yuma,
AZ
Mar TBA
Apr 19-21 Strasburg KOA
May 15-18 Riverview Campground,
Loveland
Jun 8-10 San Isabel Lake,
CO City KOA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 7-8 Pre State Rally
Aug 9-11 State Rally, Lakeside KOA,
Ft. Collins, CO
Sep 5-8 Cheyenne KOA,
Cheyenne, WY
Oct 6-12 Balloon Fiesta,
Albuquerque, NM
Nov TBA Cultural Outing
Jan/Feb 2013
IDAHO
SNAKE RIVER WINNIES
(Boise area)
Contact: Larry Seibold
208-466-3395
seibold2@msn.com
TREASURE VALLEY TRAVELERS
(Meridian and Boise, ID area)
Contact: David Glass
208-288-1859
d.f.glass@att.net
IOWA
IOWA WINNIE HAWKS (SC)
Contact: Mike Isebrand
641-529-0509
isebrand703@yahoo.com
www.IowaWinnieHawks.com
May 17-19 Boone County
Fairgrounds, Boone, IA
July 12-14 State Rally, Hancock
County Fairgrounds, Britt, IA
Sep 27-29 Lazy Acres, Urbana, IA
BUSY BEE WINNIES
(Northeast Iowa)
Contact:Mike Donahue
563-580-9943
ebbnmike@aol.com
IOWA CORNBELT CAMPERS
(Northwest quarter)
Contact: Larry Overton
515-556-8732
Mar 9 Applebee’s, Fort Dodge, IA
Apr 13 Good Food on 4 Restaurant,
Pomeroy, IA
May 3-5 Swan Lake, Carroll, IA
May 17-19 State Meeting, County
Fairground, Boone, IA
Jun 7-9 Spring Lake, Cherokee, IA
July 12-14 State Rally, County
Fairgrounds, Britt, IA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 9-11 Threshermen & Collectors
Show, Albert City, IA
Sep 13-15 Webster County
Fairgrounds, Ft. Dodge, IA
Sep 27-29 State Mtg, Lazy Acres,
Urbana, IA
Oct 11-13 Twin Lakes Christian
Camp, Rockwell City, IA
Nov 9 Golden Corral, Boone, IA
Dec 14 Coon Bowl III,
Coon Rapids, IA
who’s inviting travelers
NORTH IOWA TRAVELERS
Contact: Mike Isenbrand
isebrand703@yahoo.com
April 17 3pm Tour of Aluma Mfg.,
5:30pm Dinner at Main Street Pub &
Grill, Bancroft, IA
May 17-19 Iowa Winnie Hawk Spring
Meeting, Boone County Fairgrounds,
Boone, IA
June 11-13 Preston, MN
July 12-14 State Rally, Hancock
County Fairgrounds, Britt, IA
July 21 GNR, Forest City, IA
August 13-15 Decorah, IA
September 10-12 Lake Cornelius,
Clarion, IA
September 27-29 Iowa Winnie Hawks
Fall Meeting, Lazy Acres, Urbana, IA
October 9 5:30pm Telluwhat
Restaurant, Lake Mills, IA
SIOUXLAND RIVER RAMBLERS
Contact: Doug Guillaume
712-276-9536
dav70g@cableone.com
WE WAN TO GO
(Central Iowa)
Contact: Valerie Peters
515-987-5868 or 515-710-6264,
valpet14@gmail.com
www.iowawinniehawks.com/WeWanToGopage
Jan 19 Noon TBA
Feb 16 Noon China One International
Buffet, Des Moines, IA
Mar 16 Noon TBA
Apr 26-28 Campground TBA
Jun 21-23 Campground TBA
Aug 23-25 Campground Springbrook
State Park
WINNEBAGO WHEELS
(Northeast Iowa)
Contact: Marcus Lawrence
319-377-5353
May 8-10 Morgan Creek, Linn County
June 12-14 Jakeway, Aurora, IA
July 10-12 Twin Bridges,
Edgewood, IA
Aug 14-16 Bailey’s Ford,
Manchester, IA
Sep 11-13 Flying Squirrel,
Central City, IA
Oct 9-11 Coffins Grove,
Manchester, IA
WINNIE KORNS
(Southeast Iowa)
Contact: Shirley Little
641-682-1897; 641-777-4616
May 3-6 Belva Deer Campground,
Sigourney
May 17-19 State Mtg, Boone Co.
Fairgrounds, Boone
June 20-23 City Park, Humeston
July 12-14 State Rally, Hancock Co.
Fairgrounds, Britt, IA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 12-15 Marr Park, Ainsworth
Sept 27-29 State Mtg, Lazy Acres,
Urbana
Oct 10-13 Trojan Field, Russell
KANSAS
PRAIRIE WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Randall Weller
785-421-2144
www.prairiewinnies.com
April 26-28 State Rally, TBA
HEARTLAND WINNIES
(North Central Kansas)
Contact: Joyce Haerich
785-735-2857
jhaerich@mhsdc.com
HIGH PLAINS ROAMERS
(Western Kansas area)
Contact: Errol Conn
785-421-8260
KA MO HEADWATERS
(Kansas City/Topeka area)
Contact: Richard Catlett
913-219-0495
rmcatlett@everestkc.net
Apr 26-28 State Rally,
Hutchinson, KS
May 10-12 Pomona Lake,
Michigan Valley, KS
June 21-23 Wah-Shun-Gah Days,
Council Grove, KS
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-18 Arrowhead Point RV Park,
El Dorado Springs, MO
Sep 6-8 Huff & Puff Hot Air Balloon
Rally, Lake Shawnee, Topeka, KS
Oct TBA Olathe Ford RV Show & Tell,
Hillside Lake, KS
LOUISIANA
PELICAN WINNIES (SC)
Contact : John Lajoie
318-442-4341
jlajoie2@gmail.com
Mar 14-17 Lincoln Parish Park,
Ruston, LA
June 6-9 Rayne Mural Room,
Rayne, LA
Sep 12-15 Poche RV Park,
Breaux Bridge, LA
Nov 7-9 Lakeside RV, Livingston, LA
BAGO CAJUNS
(Lafayette area)
Contact: Charles Wyble
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225-806-5541
retrieverw@cox.net
BAYOU WINNIES
(Baton Rouge)
Contact: Preston Boyd
GATOR TRAVELERS
(Northwest Louisiana)
Contact: Jack Warrum
318-322-8660
jwarrum@aol.com
N’AWLINS WINNIES
(New Orleans area)
Contact: Gayle Meraux
985-892-8204
pmeraux@yahoo.com
Jan 3-6 Sun Roamers RV Resort,
Picayune, MS
Feb 14-17 Parker’s Landing RV Park,
Biloxi, MS
Mar 14-17 State Meeting, Lincoln
Parish Park, Ruston, LA
Apr 4-7 Sun Roamers RV Resort,
Picayune, MS
May 2-5 Anchors Aweigh RV Resort,
Foley, AL
June State Meeting TBD
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 1-4 Parker’s Landing RV Park,
Biloxi, MS
Sep 12-15 State Meeting, Poche’s
Fish & Camp, Breaux Bridge, LA
Oct 3-6 Sun Roamers RV Resort,
Foley, AL
Nov State Meeting TBD
Dec 5-8 Parker’s Landing RV Park,
Biloxi, MS
MINNESOTA
WINNEHAHAS (SC)
Contact: Ted Steele
651-730-6542; cell 651-492-3627
frasia1@msn.com
Jan 17 Mr. Gattis, McAllen, TX
Feb 21 Mr. Gattis, McAllen, TX
Mar 14 Mr. Gattis, McAllen, TX
Apr 26-27 Show & Tell, Pleasureland
RV, St. Cloud, MN TBA
May 10-12 Freeborn City
Fairgrounds, Albert Lea, MN
Jun 14-16 Ogstons RV Park,
Duluth, MN
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 9-11 Alexandria Shooting Park &
RV Campground, Alexandria, MN
Sept 6-8 State Rally, McLeod City
Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, MN
NORTHWOODS WINNIE-TASCAS
(Northern area)
Contact: Bill Keeler
952-474-7325
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SOUTHERN HONKERS
(Southern area)
Contact: Herb Jensen
507-775-6849
hjjensen_7@yahoo.com
May 3-5 Autumn Woods,
Rochester, MN
Jun 7-9 Cushon Peak, Rushford, MN
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 2-4 Hidden Meadows,
Oronoco, MN
Sep 6-8 State Rally, McLeod City
Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, MN
Oct 4-6 Rochester/Marion KOA,
Rochester, MN
Nov 2 Christmas Lunch, Hubbell
House, Mantorville, MN
SUNDOWNER WINNIE TASCAS
(Central area)
Contact: Jim Rademacher
320-256-3722
jrrademacher@meltel.net
Apr Show & Tell, Pleasureland RV, St.
Cloud, MN TBA
May 16-19 Joint with Northwoods
at Moose Lake City Campground,
Moose Lake
June 28-30 Prairie’s Edge Casino,
Granite Falls
July GNR, Forest City, IA
August 23- 25 Melrose City Park,
Melrose
September 27-29 Redwood County
Fairgrounds, Redwood Falls
MISSOURI
WINNIE MO TASCAS (SC)
Contact: Terry Parsons
816-796-3763; 816-591-0747
tepcjp@sbsglobal.net
CHIEF WINNIES
(Kansas City area)
Contact: Jerry Adkins
816-358-9307; 816-804-4492
kcfire911@yahoo.com
Jan 12 Lunch, TBD
Feb 9 Lunch, TBD
Mar 9 Lunch, TBD
Apr 26-28 State & Chapter Meeting,
Lazy Days, Danville, MO
May 10-12 Treasure Lake
Jun 7-9 Arrowhead Point, Collins, MO
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 9-11 Pony Express RV Park,
Maysville, MO
Sep 13-15 State Rally, Ozark
Mountain Springs RV Park,
Mountain View, MO
Oct 4-6 Show & Tell, Olathe Ford RV
GATEWAY WINNIES
(St. Louis area)
Contact: Rebecca Casey
573-243-1759
lcaseyjr@yahoo.com
Jan 12 Eckert’s Restaurant,
Belleville, IL
Feb 16 Yacovelli’s Restaurant,
St. Louis, MO
Mar 22-24 Sundermeier RV Park,
St. Charles, MO
Apr 12-14 Cape RV Park,
Cape Girardeau, MO
Apr 26-28 State Meeting,
Montgomery City, M O
May 17-19 Mark Twain Lake,
Perry, MO
Jun 21-23 Big Creek RV Park,
Annapolis, MO
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-18 Stagecoach RV Park,
Branson, MO
Sep 6-8 Stanton/Meramec KOA,
Stanton, MO
Sep 20-22 State Rally,
Mountain View, MO
Oct 4-6 Osage Beach RV Park,
Osage Beach, MO
Nov 1-3 Sundermeier RV Park,
St. Charles, MO
Dec 1 Holiday Party, TBA
HILLBILLY ROLLERS
(Springfield area)
Contact: Carlon Huff
417-345-1230
OZARK WINNIES
(Springfield/Mid MO area)
Contact Jerry Van Meter
417-866-0022; 417-379-1685
mrmeter@sbcglobal.net
Apr 26-28 State Meeting, Lazy Day
Compground, Montgomery City/
Danville, MO
Jun 7-9 Osage Beach RV Park,
Osage Beach, MO
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 2-4 Pony Express RV Park,
Marysville, MO
Sep 13-15 State Rally, Ozark
Mountain Springs RV Park,
Mountain View, MO
Oct 4-6 Wanderlust RV Park,
Eureka Springs, AR
Nov 1-3 Treasure Lake RV Resort,
Branson, MO
Dec 1 Annual Christmas Dinner
2-4 p.m., TBD
MONTANA
WIT MONTANA WILDERNESS
(Great Falls area)
western area
Contact: Milt Munson
406-442-1756, 406-459-8888
munmr@ixi.net
Jan 19 11 a.m. Maple Garden
Restaurant, Great Falls, MT
Feb 16 11 a.m. Prime Cut Restaurant,
Great Falls, MT
Mar 16 11 a.m. Helena, MT
Apr 20 Fort Benton, MT
May NWRR Cashmere, WA
Jun 6 Ft. Ponderosa Campground,
Belt, MT
NEBRASKA
CORNHUSKER WINNIE TASCAS
(SC)
Contact: Al Hannam
402-880-5852
maral5055@hotmail.com
SIOUXLAND RIVER RAMBLERS
Contact: Doug Guillaume
712-276-9536
dav70g@cableone.com
NEVADA
SILVER STATE TRAVELERS (SC)
Contact: George (Skeet) Smith
702-334-1061
skeet89061@gmail.com
Apr 10-14, Southwest Regional Rally,
Nevada Treasure RV Park, Pahrump,
NV
VEGAS ROLLERS
Contact: Dennis Hoelzle
702-655-9511
golferden@embarqmail.com
http://vegasrollersrv.com
WASHOE WINNIES
(Carson City/Reno area)
Contact: Judie Crowley
775-338-3834
winniemotorhome@yahoo.com
NEW MEXICO
RIO GRANDE TRAVELERS (SC)
Contact: Boyd Childress
575-356-9085; 505-629-1237
BORDER CITIES TRAVELERS
(Southern NM and El Paso area)
Contact: Don Burford
575-680-6540
Drb.susan@q.com
ROADRUNNERS
Contact: Don Faire
505-238-0640
DFaire5375@aol.com
Dec Christmas Party, Albuquerque
WIT Club News
NORTH DAKOTA
NODAK FLICKERTAILS (SC)
Contact: Eleanore DeMers
701-200-0773
mydefarm@yahoo.com
http://www.wit-nodak-flickertails.
org
May 17-19 East Grand Forks, MN
June 7-9 New Leipzig, ND
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 9-11 Ellendale, ND
Sep 7-9 Ft. Ransom, ND
OKLAHOMA
OKIEBAGOS (SC)
Contact: Pietro Corzitorto
405-324-2601
p.s.cozzitorto@gmail.com
Apr 5-7 Durant KOA
May 2-5 State Rally, Shawnee
Convention Center, Shawnee, OK
GREEN COUNTRY WINNIES
(Tulsa area)
Contact: Darrell Carver
918-841-0291
dgcarver@aol.com
Jan 19 1 p.m. Lone Star Steakhouse,
Owasso, OK
Feb 16 Luncheon TBD
Mar 15-17 Checotah/Lake Eufaula
West KOA, Checotah, OK
Apr 5-7 Work Festival, Choctaw RV
Park, Durant, OK
May 2-5 State Rally, Shawnee Expo
Center, Shawnee, OK
Jun 14-16 Wanderlust RV Park,
Eureka Springs, AR
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-18 TBD
Sep 20-24 Ozark Country
Campground, Branson, MO
Oct 4-6 Friendship Rally, TBD
Oct 31-Nov 3 Thanksgiving
Gathering, Choctaw RV Park,
Durant, OK
Dec 7 Christmas Luncheon TBD
SOONER SCHOONERS
(Central Oklahoma area)
Contact: CW Harris
405-243-8373
cwharris@pldi.net
Jan 5 Spaghetti Lunch at Shirlene’s,
Chickasha, OK
Feb Lunch at Interurban Restaurant,
Norman, OK
March TBD
Apr 5-7 Work Rally, Choctaw Casino
KOA, Durant, OK
May 2-5 State Rally, Heart of OK
Convention Center, Shawnee, OK
Jan/Feb 2013
Jun 6-9 Lake El Reno Campground,
El Reno, OK
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug Joint outing with TX, Win Star
RV Park, Thackerville, OK
Sep Pine Island, OK
Oct Friendship Outing TBD
Nov Thanksgiving Outing, Durant, OK
Dec Christmas Outing, Cowboy Hall
of Fame
OREGON
WINNIE ‘GONIANS
(Portland area)
Contact: Gene Wiskow
541-895-2260
jlw2260@live.com
SOUTH DAKOTA
SOUTH DAKOTA WIT TRAVELERS
(SC)
Contact: Bob Mallow
605-787-4382
boss477@rap.midco.net
OREGON TRAIL WINNIES AND
ITASCAS (SC)
Contact: Bob Schlapfer
541-772-3505
res1934@charter.net
Apr 18-21 Blue Ox RV Park,
Albany, OR
May 16-19 Northwest Regional Rally,
Cashmere, WA
Jun 20-23 Elks Campground,
Florence, OR
Sep 26-29 Polk County Fairgrounds,
Rickreall, OR
Oct 17-20 Casey’s RV Park,
West Fir, OR
RINGNECK WINNIES
Contact: Larry Dumke
lgd55@midco.net
612-599-2412
Apr 27 Drive-In Godfather’s Pizza,
Huron, SD
May 17-19 Memorial Park,
Watertown, SD
June 14-16 Tabor, SD
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sep 6-8 Sioux Falls, SD
Oct 11-13 Kelley Farm, Yale, SD
CASCADE TRAVELERS
(West Central area)
Contact: Dick Hulse
541-485-0235
dickhulse@att.net
SIOUXLAND RIVER RAMBLERS
Contact: Doug Guillaume
712-276-9536
dav70g@cableone.com
Apr 16 1 p.m. JoDean’s Restaurant,
Vermillion, SD
HIGH DESERT ROAD RUNNERS
(Central Oregon)
Contact: Loran Levings
541-536-7628
ROGUE RIVER RAMBLERS
(Southwest area)
Contact: Jim Smith
541-770-9042
jmysmith@charter.net
ROSE CITY WINNIE-TASCAS
(Portland area)
Contact: Pat Hoffman
503-252-9520
patbryan@wa-net.com
WILLAMETTE GAD-A-BOUTS
Contact:Ray Daniel
503-639-1553
raydaniel@comcast.net
Apr 9-11 Hee Hee Illahee, Salem, OR
May 7-9 Hi Way Haven,
Sutherlin, OR
June 11-13 Silver Spur, Silverton, OR
July 9-11 Wapiti, Lincoln City, OR
Aug 13-15 Florence Elks, Florence
Sept 26-29 State Rally, Rickreall, OR
Oct 8-10 Brookhollow RV, Kelso, WA
RUSHMORE WINNIES
Contact: Phil & Arlene Lynch
MaPaLynch@aol.com
TEXAS
TEXAS W CLUB (SC)
Contact: Bill Lowrey
817-688-6220, 817-790-8159
blowrey1@gmail.com
www.texasw.org
Jan 18-20 Boerne, TX
ALAMO WINNIES
(San Antonio area)
Contact: Marty Anderson
361-549-8190
Jan 18-20 State Outing, Alamo Fiesta
Resort, Boerne, TX
Feb 14-17 Oakwood RV Resort,
Fredricksburg, TX
Mar 14-17 Miller Creek RV Park,
Johnson City, TX
Apr 19-21 State Outing, Southern
Oaks RV Resort
May 9-12 Johnson Creek RV Park,
Ingram, TX
Jun 20-23 Kingsville RV Park,
Kingsville, TX
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 15-18 Open Campout
Sep 19-22 Schulenburg RV Park,
Schulenburg, TX
Oct 18-20 State Outing, Miller Creek
RV Park, Canton, TX
ASTROBAGOS
(Houston area)
Contact: Mike Ellerbrock
281-359-3964
mbeller12@gmail.com
BIG THICKET WINNIES
Contact: Jim Leggett
409-385-9182
BLUEBONNET TRAVELERS
(Houston area)
Contact: Debbie Wade
713-703-5702
dwade@texasbrine.com
www.bbt-wit.org
CEN-TEX TRAVELERS
Contact: Mike Todd
936-788-3189
metodd48@gmail.com
Jan 18-20 State Meeting, Fiesta RV
Park, Boerne, TX
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Oct 18-20 State Rally, Mill Creek RV
Park, Canton, TX
HEART OF TEXAS WINNIES
(Dallas/Ft. Worth area)
Contact: Glenn Riedel
griedel@joimail.com
(817) 295-1295
Jan TBD
Feb 21-24 Oak Creek RV Park,
Weatherford, TX
Mar 21-24 NTAC, Hillsboro, TX
Apr 19-21 Kingsville RV Resort,
Kingsville, TX
May 23-26 Coffee Creek RV Resort,
Santo, TX
June 20-23 Choctaw Casino RV
Park, Durant, OK
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 22-25 Riverview RV Resort,
Colbert, OK
Sep 19-22 Red Willow RV Park,
Chico, TX
Oct 18-20 Millcreek RV Resort,
Canton, TX
Nov 7-10 Antique Capital RV Resort,
Gladewater, TX
Dec 5-8 Coffee Creek RV Resort,
Santo, TX
LONE STAR TRAVELERS
(Austin area)
Contact: Stephanie Mosley
512-966-6741
ksranch@aol.com
NOR-TEX TRAVELERS
(North Texas/DFW area)
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Contact: Celia Reid
940-391-6502
egglady6@gmail.com
www.texasw.org/nortex.html
Jan 18-20 Alamo Fiesta RV Park,
Boerne, TX
Feb 8-10 377 RV Park, Granbury, TX
Mar 8-10 Friendship Rally, I 35 RV
Park, Elm Mott, TX
Apr TBD
May 10-12 Bluebonnet Ridge RV
Park, Terrell, TX
June 14-16 Choctaw Casino KOA,
Durant, OK
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 9-11 Winstar RV Park,
Thackerville, OK
Sep 13-15 KOA Greenville,
Caddo Mills, TX
Oct 18-20 State Rally, Mill Creek
Ranch Resort, Canton, TX
Nov 8-10 Oak Creek RV Park,
Weatherford, TX
Dec 13-15 Destiny Dallas RV Park,
Denton, TX
RAMBLING ROSE TRAVELERS
(Tyler Area)
Contact: Jack Bell
903-473-2792
REAR VIEW MIRRORS
(Lubbock area)
Contact: Jean Kirkpatrick
806-745-5308 or
806-790-1187
jkirk838@att.net
RED RIVER WRANGERS
(Wichita Falls area)
Contact: Marjorie Lawrence
817-602-0679
cmlawr@tx.rr.com
Jan 18-20 State Meeting, Fiesta RV
Park, Boerne, TX
Feb 14-17 Holiday Park,
Lake Benbrook, TX
Mar 14-17 TBA, Lake Whitney, TX
Apr 19-21 TBA
May 2-5 OK State Rally, Expo Center,
Shawnee, OK
June 13-16 Wichita Mountain Wildlife
Refuge, Lawton, OK
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sep 19-22 Coffee Creek RV Resort,
Mineral Wells, TX
Oct 18-20 State Rally, Mill Creek RV
Resort, Canton, TX
Nov 21-24 Friendship Rally, TBA,
Nacogdoches, TX
SPARKLING W
(Corpus Christi area)
Contact: Ernest Gonzalez
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361-215-9762;
aaapowergroup@yahoo.com
TEX-PAN RAMBLERS
Contact: Grady Wilkinson
806-878-3007
UTAH
GOLDEN SPIKE TRAVELERS
Contact: Tom Walker
801-773-7007
tcwalker900@q.com
WASHINGTON
WASH-I-BAGOS (SC)
Contact: Helen Hesketh
425-503-7669
cpjoehelen@aol.com
http://wash-i-bagos.org/
May 16-19 Northwest Regional Rally,
Cashmere, WA
APPLE ROVERS
(Yakima area)
Contact: Roger Simmons
509-754-2646
rogmels@ifiber.tv
Jan 12 Noon Bob’s Burgers & Brew,
Yakima, WA
Feb 16 Noon The Palace Café,
Ellensburg, WA
Apr 19-21Horn Rapids, Richland, WA
May 16-19 Northwest Regional Rally,
Cashmere, WA
Jun 7-9 Combine Demolition Derby,
Lind, WA
COLUMBIA RIVER ROLLERS
(Vancouver and SW WA)
Contact: JoAnne Akely
rainyinwa@aol.com
EVERGREEN WINNIES
(King County)
Contact: Sue O’Brien
253-631-3053
sr_obrien@comcast.net
Jan 18-21 Outback RV Park,
Rochester, WA
Feb 15-17 Pioneer Trails RV Park,
Anacortes, WA
Mar 22-24 Glen Ayre RV Park,
Hoodsport, WA
Apr 19-21 Poulsbo RV Show & Tell,
Kent, WA
May 16-19 Northwest Regional Rally,
Cashmere, WA
Jun 7-9 Combine Demolition Derby,
Lind, WA
July 17-21 Bluegrass Festival,
Darrington, WA
Aug 7-12 Omak Stampede
Sep 20-22 State Meeting,
Fairgrounds, Lynden, WA
Oct 11-13 American Sunset RV Park,
Westport, WA
Nov 8-10 Burlington KOA
Dec 13-15 Midway RV Park,
Centrailia, WA
INLAND EMPIRE EXPLORERS
(Spokane and NE WA & Idaho)
Contact: Judy Quass
509-995-8347
djquass78@gmail.com
Apr 17-20 Mt. Hood Village RV
Resort, Welches, OR
May 16-19 NW Regional Rally,
Cashmere, WA
June 20-23 Nugget Campground, St
Regis, MT
July 15-18 Klinks Resort, Williams
Lake, WA
Aug 11-18 Premier RV Resort,
Lincoln City, OR
Sept State Rally TBA
PENINSULA WITS
(Kitsap and S. Oly. Peninsulas)
Contact: Bill Higday
206-715-3049
Patnbillh@earthlink.net
Jan 12 Noon China Sun Buffet & Bar,
Port Orchard, WA
Feb 9 Noon Round Table Pizza,
Silverdale, WA
Mar 21-24 Outback RV Park,
Rochester, WA
Apr 18-21 Silver Cove RV Resort,
Silverlake, WA
May 16-19 Northwest Regional Rally,
Cashmere Fairgrounds,
Cashmere, WA
Jun 20-23 Circle 8 Ranch RV Park,
Cle Elum, WA
July 18-21 Manchester State Park,
Port Orchard, WA
Aug 15-18 Harmony Lakeside RV
Resort, Silvercreek, WA
Sep 26-29 OR State Rally, Polk
County Fairgrounds, Rickreall, OR
Sep 29-Oct 3 Olde Stone Village RV
Resort, McMinnville, OR
Nov 7--10 Bremerton Elks,
Bremerton, WA
Dec 14 TBA Christmas Dinner
RAINIER RAMBLERS
(South of Seattle)
Contact: John Cook
253-833-2248
jnfcook@aol.com
www.rainierramblers.clubexpress.
com
Apr 11-15 Rainbows End RV Park,
Sequim, WA
eastern area
May 16-19 Northwest Regional
Rally, Chelan County Campground,
Cashmere, WA
Jun 6-9 Mt. St. Helens RV Park,
Castle Rock, WA
July 11-14 Timberlake RV Park,
Home Valley, WA
Aug 8-11 American Sunset RV Park,
Westport, WA
Sep 12-15 Rest-A-While RV Park,
Hoodsport, WA
Oct 3-6 Woodburn RV Park,
Woodburn, OR
Nov 7-10 Midway RV Park,
Centrailia, WA
Dec 7 Christmas Party, Indian
Summer Golf & Country Club,
Olympia, WA
SAN JUANDERERS
(North of Seattle)
Contact: Tom Rodawald
206-714-3131
SUN CATCHERS
(Sequim and N Peninsula)
Contact: Joe Williams
Cell: 720-281-2814
joecathy@comcast.net
Feb 14-17 Bremerton Elks,
Bremerton, WA
Mar 21-24 Pacific Beach Recreation
Area, Pacific Beach, WA
Apr 18-21 Wine Country RV,
Prossor, WA
May 14 Prerally Stop, BluShastine
RV Park, Peshastin, WA
May 15-18 Northwest Regional Rally,
Cashmere Fairgrounds,
Cashmere, WA
Jun 20-23 Artic RV Park,
Raymond, WA
July 18-21 Rest-A-While,
Hoodsport, WA
Aug 15-18 Hoquiam River RV Park,
Hoquiam, WA
Sep 19-22 Lynden Fairgrounds,
Lynden, WA
Oct 18-21 Brookhollow RV Park,
Kelso, WA
Nov 14-17 Eagle Tree RV Park,
Poulsbo, WA
Dec 14 Christmas Dinner, China
Garden, Sequim, WA
VALLEY VAGABONDS
(Tri-Cities and SE Washington)
Contact: John O’Brien
509-375-6057
Apr 11-14 Benton County
Fairgrounds, Kennewick, WA
May 15-19 Northwest Regional Rally,
Cashmere, WA
Aug TBD Harris Park, Milton-
WIT Club News
Freewater, OR
EASTERN AREA
ALABAMA
NORTH ALABAMA/
TRAVELIN’ WARRIORS
Contact: Tom Mosteter
256-287-1090
tmosteter@gmail.com
CONNECTICUT
NUTMEG WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Eileen Hamel
203-271-2063
eandphamel@cox.net
Feb TBA Dakota’s Restaurant
May 3-5 Travelers Woods,
Bernardston, MA
May 31-Jun 2 Southern New England
Rally, Cape Cod, MA
Sep TBA Deer Haven
DELAWARE
DELMARVA WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Art Cathell
302-542-4363
cathell@mchsi.com
Apr TBD, Buddy Rally, DE State
Fairgrounds, Harrington, DE
May 17-19 Fort Whaley,
Whaleyville, MD
Jun 15-17 Homestead Campground,
Harbeson, DE
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sep 19-21 VA State Rally,
Virginia Beach, VA
Oct 3-6 Joint State Rally with MD,
Fort Whaley, Whaleyville, MD
FLORIDA
FLORIDA WINNIE-GATORS (SC)
Contact: Jerry Miller
239-574-2511
jerry.miller828@gmail.com
www.winniegators.org
Jan 18-20 Blueberry Hill RV Resort,
Bushnell, FL
Mar 21-24 State Rally, Central Florida
Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL
May 10-12 Paradise Oaks RV Resort,
Bushnell, FL
Oct 18-20 Blueberry Hill RV Resort,
Bushnell, FL
BUCCANEER WINNIES
(Tampa area)
Contact: Judy Weaver
813-610-2185
Jan/Feb 2013
judytravel@yahoo.com
CALOOSA WINNIES
(SW Florida area)
Contact: Pete & Corinne Wightman
239-594-3912
CaloosaWinnies@gmail.com
www.winniegators.org/caloosa
Jan 3-6, 2013 Pioneer Village RV
Park, North Ft Myers, FL
Jan 18-20 Blueberry Hill RV Resort,
Bushnell, FL
Feb 2-5 Lazydays RV Resort,
Seffner, FL
Mar 21-24 State Rally, Central Florida
Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL
Apr 4-7 Pine Island KOA, St James,
City, FL
May 2-5 Alligator Park, Punta Gorda
DU-BOL WINNIES
(Jacksonville area)
Contact: James Stracka
jimstracka519@aol.com
904-212-2522; 609-915-6048
FLORIDA SUNSHINE WINNIES
(Central Florida area)
Contact Stuart Pierce
904-724-7408
stuartp272@hotmail.com
FUNTIME TRAVELERS
(Sarasota-Bradenton area)
Contact: Carole & Edwin Gies
941-497-5700
carolegies7@verizon.net
www.winniegators.org/funtime/
Dec 30- Jan 2 New Year’s Eve
Celebration, Lazy Days, Seffner, FL
Jan 18-20 Blueberry Hill RV Resort,
Bushnell, FL
Feb 17-20 Paradise Oaks RV Resort,
Bushnell, FL
Mar 21-24 State Rally, Central Florida
Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL
Apr 18-21 Sun-Wed Rock Crusher
Canyon RV Resort, Crystal River, FL
May 10-12 State Meeting, Paradise
Oaks RV Resort, Bushnell, FL
MID FLORIDA WINNIES
(Orlando area)
Contact: Tom and Sharon Zopff
352-638-2910
Jan 18-20 State Meeting, Blueberry
Hill RV Resort, Bushnell, FL
Feb 12-14 Cedar Key RV Resort,
Cedar Key, FL
Mar 21-24 State Rally, Central Florida
Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL
Apr 8-10 Southern Oaks RV Resort,
Summerfield, FL
May 10-12 State Meeting, Paradise
Oaks Golf & RV Resort, Bushnell, FL
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Oct 18-20 State Meeting, Blueberry
Hill RV Resort, Bushnell, FL
Nov 5-7 Daytona RV Park,
South Daytona, FL
Dec 3-5 Paradise Oaks Golf & RV
Resort, Bushnell, FL
MIRACLE STRIP WINNIES
(Panama City, FL, area)
Contact: Richard Nallick
850-785-6703
PANHANDLE WINNIES
(Pensacola area)
Contact: Bob Meader
850-626-1471
piocap@bellsouth.net
Feb Southwind RV Park,
Magnolia Springs, AL
Mar 21-24 Winnie Gators State Rally,
Orlando, FL
Apr TBA
May 10-13 Show and Tell, Camping
World, Robertsdale, AL
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Nov 15-18 Bella Terra RV Resort,
Foley, AL
Dec 6-9 Topsail Hill State Park,
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
SEASIDE WINNIES
(East Central Florida)
Contact: Bob Senus
407-462-0804
bsenus@yahoo.com
Jan 7-10 Orange City RV Resort,
Orange City, FL
Feb 4-7 Brooksville, FL
Mar 21-24 State Rally, Orlando, FL
Apr 8-11 TBA
May 6-9 Wilderness RV Resort,
Silver Springs, FL
Oct 7-10 Sarasota Lakes Resort,
Sarasota, FL
SOUTH FLORIDA WINNIE GATORS
(South Florida area)
Contact: Rick Bunn
954-781-1746;
bunnsfl@bellsouth.net;
www.winniegators.org/sf-winnies
Jan 10-13 Okeechobee Waterway RV
Resort, Moore Haven, FL
Feb 7-10 Okeechobee Waterway RV
Resort, Moore Haven, FL
Mar 7-10 Tropical Palms Resort &
Campground, Kissimmee, FL
Mar 21-24 State Rally, Central Florida
Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL
SPACECOAST WINNIES
(Melbourne area)
Contact: Jim Rae
321-267-7215
jas43rae@gmail.com
www.winniegators.org/spacecoast
Jan 18-20 Blueberry Hill RV Resort,
Bushnell, FL
Feb 2-5 Joint Meeting with Caloosa
Winnies, Lazy Days Rally Park,
Seffner, FL
Apr TBD
SUNCOAST WINNIE-GATORS
(Clearwater area)
Contact: Larry Bergsman
727-744-8125
lsbergsman@yahoo.com
TREASURE COAST TRAVELERS
(SE Coast)
Billy & Gail Barnes
561-626-1229,
cell: 561-818-8427
gbarnes@gailbarnes.name
GEORGIA
GEORGIA WINNIE REBELS (SC)
Contact: Fred Tomsett
770-438-1921
tomcatt1@bellsouth.net
www.gawit.com
Apr 18-21 Bald Mountain Camping
Resort, Hiawassee, GA
GONE WITH THE WINNIES OF
NORTH GEORGIA
Contact: JoAn Blankenship
770-258-1385
http://gwtw.gawit.com
METRO ATLANTA WINNIES
Contact: John Cowan
404-386-2990
johncowan11@gmail.com
http://atlantawinnies.gawit.com
MIDDLE GEORGIA STA-GONERS
(Macon area)
Contact: Wayne Thomas, 478-3287926, pwthomas3@cox.net
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS INDIANS (SC)
Contact: Jack Slater
309-359-8053/cell 309-349-4585
tractor_factory@yahoo.com
www.illinoisindians.org
Apr 25-28 Iroquois Co Fairgrounds,
Crescent City, IL
June 26-30 Iroquois Co Fairgrounds,
Crescent City, IL
Sep 26-29 Iroquois Co Fairgrounds,
Crescent City, IL
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CARDINAL CAPERS
(Rockford area)
Contact: Delores Frost
847-428-6768; 847-528-7874
dgfrost57@netscape.com
www.illinoisindians.org
(Click on Cardinal Capers)
Jan 12 Grandma’s Restaurant,
Belvidere, IL
Feb 9 Alpine View Restaurant,
Rockford, IL
Mar 9 Sophie’s Restaurant,
Roscoe, IL
Apr 13 Harvest Restaurant,
Pecatonica, IL
May 3-5 Open House, Winnebago
Motor Home Sales, Inc.
May 9-12 Hickory Hollow, Utica, IL
Jun 6-9 Country View,
Mukwonago, WI
Jun 25-30 State Rally,
Crescent City, IL
July 16-18 Rustic Barn, Kieler, WI
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 8-11 Country Roads, Lake
Delton, WI
Sep 12-15 Geneseo Campground,
Geneseo, IL
Sep 26-29 Illinois Indians, Crescent
City, IL
Oct 10-13 Crow Valley, Sterling, IL
Nov 8 “Crazy Bowling” Rochelle, IL
Dec 1 Christmas Holiday Party
FOURWINDS WINNIES
(Central Illinois)
Contact: Bob Todd
217-544-8344
redhawkjrt@comcast.net
www.illinoisindians.org/fourwinds
Mar 9 2 p.m. Yoder’s Country
Kitchen, Arthur, IL
Apr 12-14 Crazy Horse Campground,
Ashland, IL
Apr 25-28 State Spring Outing,
Crescent City, IL
May 17-19 Forrest W. Bo Woods
Recreation Area, Sullivan, IL
Jun 14-16 Lincoln New Salem State
Historic Site, Petersburg, IL
Jun 26-30 State Rally,
Crescent City, IL
July 12-14 Yogi Bear Jellystone Park,
Goodfield, IL
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 9-11 D & W Lake RV Park,
Champaign, IL
Sep 13-15 Clinton Lake Recreation
Area, Dewitt, IL
Sep 26-29 State Fall Outing,
Crescent City, IL
Oct 11-13 Champaign Sportsman
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FOX VALLEY WINNIES
(West Suburban area)
Contact: Ken Nelson
ksnelson203@yahoo.com
www.illinoisindians.org
(Click on Fox Valley)
Apr 12-14 Kamp Komfort, Carlock, IL
Apr 26-28 State Spring Outing,
Iroquois County Fairgrounds,
Crescent City, IL
May 17-22 Friendship Outing,
Shipshewana South CG,
Shipshewana, IN
Jun 26-30 State Summer Rally,
Iroquois County Fairgrounds,
Crescent City, IL
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 8-11 Kentuckiana, Hopedale, IL
Sep 1-6 Door County, Beantown CG,
Bailey’s Harbor, WI
Sep 27-29 State Fall Outing, Iroquois
County Fairgrounds, Crescent City, IL
Oct 10-14 TBD
Nov 2 Annual Meeting & Luncheon,
Barrington Motors RV’s, Bartlett, IL
LITTLE EGYPT WINNIES
(Southern Illinois)
Contact: Randy Burlison
618-995-2628
rburlison@hotmail.com
www.illinoisindians.org/littleegypt/
littleegypt.htm
Apr 18-21 Duck Creek RV Park,
Paducah, KY
Apr 25-28 State Spring Outing,
Crescent City, IL
May 16-19 Blue Heron Marina &
Campground, Caterville, IL
Jun 6-9 Two Rivers Campground,
Nashville, TN
Jun 26-30 State Rally,
Crescent City, IL
July 12-14 IA State Rally, Hancock
County Fairgrounds, Britt, IA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 15-18 Centralia Balloon Festival,
Flying M Ranch, Centralia, IL
Sep 5-8 Devils Backbone,
Grand Tower, IL
Sep 26-29 State Fall Outing,
Crescent City, IL
Oct 17-20 Rend Lake, Gun Creek
Campground, Benton, IL
Nov 7-10 The Landing Point RV Park,
Cape Girardeau, MO
Dec 7 Christmas Luncheon, TBA
PRAIRIE SCOONERS
(Chicagoland’s south
suburban area)
Contact: Neta Luther
708-921-5898
neta_luther@sbcglobal.net
www.illinoisindians.org/
prairiescooners/prairiescooners.
htm
QUAD CITIES WINNIES
(Moline-Davenport area)
Contact: Mike Bealer
Mdb41550@yahoo.com
www.illinoisindians.org/quadcity/
quadcity.htm
WINDY CITY WINNIES
Contact: Claudette Slowik
815-929-1957
cslowik@comcast.net
www.windycitywinnies.org
Jan 11 Site 875, Mesa, AZ
Feb TBD Mesa, AZ
Mar TBD Phoenix, AZ
Apr 21 Luncheon, Saddlebrook Farm,
Grayslake, IL
Apr 25-28 State Spring Outing,
Crescent City, IL
May 4-11 Tulip Festival, Holland, MI
Jun 14-16 Lena KOA, Lena, IL
Jun 26-30 State Rally,
Crescent City, IL
July 14-17 Geneseo Campground,
Geneseo, IL
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 8-11 Kentuckiana Kampground,
Hopedale, IL
Sep 6-8 Rustic Barn, Kieler, WI
Sep 26-29 State Fall Outing,
Crescent City, IL
Oct 3-6 Blackhawk Valley,
Rockford, IL
Nov TBD Thanksgiving
Dec 7 Christmas, Chicago, IL
WINNIE POO CLUB
(Peoria area)
Contact: Joyce Jones
309-697-9343
jones5128@sbcglobal.net
www.illinoisindians.org/winniepoo/
winniepoo.htm
Apr 25-28 State Spring Outing,
Iroquois County Fairgrounds,
Crescent City, IL
May 3-6 Evening Star Campground,
Havana, IL
Jun 14-16 Francis Park, Kewanee, IL
Jun 26-30 State Rally, Iroquois
County Fairgrounds, Crescent City, IL
July 12-14 Clinton Lake (Muskoutin
Camp), Clinton, IL
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 9-11 Allison Campground,
Galesburg, IL
Sep 13-15 Kamp Komfort
Kampground, Carlock, IL
Sep 26-29 State Fall Outing, Iroquois
County Fairgrounds, Crescent City, IL
Oct 11-13 Spindler Marina,
East Peoria, IL
Nov 9 Annual Fall Dinner
Dec 14 Annual Christmas Party,
Home of Joyce & Dick Jones,
Bartonville, IL
INDIANA
WHO’S YUR WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Kathy Rieck
219-789-1374
kathy3715@aol.com
Jun 20-23 Fox Lake Campground,
Portland, IN
Aug 1-4 TBD
Oct 8-10 Ceraland Campground,
Columbus, IN
INDIANA MEANDERERS
(Northern Indiana)
Contact: Scott Feichter
sfeichter@aol.com
Apr 18-21 Shipshewana
Campground, Shipshewana, IN
May 16-19 River City Campground,
South Whitley, IN
Jun 20-23 Fox Lake Campground,
Portland, IN
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 1-4 TBA State Outing
Sep 12-15 Beaver Ridge
Campground, Lakeville, IN
Oct 8-10 Ceraland Park,
Columbus, IN
Nov 9 Luncheon, Don Hall’s Tavern,
Coventry, IN
Dec 14 Luncheon, Home of Dave &
Mary Hasty, Huntington, IN
INDYBAGOS
(Central Indiana)
Contact: Bruce Barta
765-362-4172
kbcville@aol.com
www.indybagos.com
MAINE
MAINE A BAGOS (SC)
Contact: Jackie Mathews
207-685-7208
pmatth9878@aol.com
May 17-19 Fryeburg Flower and
Home Show
May 30- Jun 2 Southern NE Rally,
Cape Cod
Jun 8-10 Old Port Festival
July 19-21 Yarmouth Clam Festival
Aug 9-11 Northern NE Rally,
WIT Club News
Essex Junction, VT
Aug 23-25 Happy Horseshoe
Campground, Lexington, ME
MARYLAND
MARYLAND STATE CLUB
Contact: Joe Haba
301-467-4455
sjhaba@gmail.com
May 17-19 Friendship Rally,
Ft. Whaley Campground,
Whaleyville, MD
Oct. 4-6 MD State Rally,
Ft. Whaley Campground,
Whaleyville, MD
CHESAPEAKE WINNIES
Contact: Phyllis Sherbert
410-758-2483
fredphylsherbert@verizon.net
May 17-19 Ft. Whaley Campground
June -TBD
July- GNR, Forest City, IA
August- TBD
Oct 4-6 Ft. Whaley Campground
ORIOLE WINNIES
(Baltimore area)
Contact: Hazel Topa
410-391-0041; hazeltopa@aol.com
MASSACHUSETTS
PILGRIM WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Ed Bates
781-294-8963; 339-933-0372
edbates01@yahoo.com
May 29-Jun 2 SNE Rally, Barnstable
Fairgrounds, East Falmouth, MA
Aug 9-11 NNE Rally, Champlain
Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT
Oct 11-14 Brant Rock,
Marshfield, MA
BRADFORD BRIGADE
(SE Mass Area)
Contact: Janet Hoilman
781-769-8066
j.hoilman@hotmail.com
Apr 26-28 Circle CG Farm,
Bellingham, MA
May 29-Jun 2 SNE Rally, Barnstable
Fairgrounds, East Falmouth, MA
Jul 12-14 Meadowlark CG,
Newport, RI
Aug 9-11 NNE Rally, Champlain
Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT
Sep TBD
Oct 11-14 Brant Rock,
Marshfield, MA
Nov 1-3 Normandy Farms,
Foxboro, MA
Jan/Feb 2013
QUINEBAGOS
(Worcester Area)
Contact: Brian Martel
978-314-0085
MassWIT@comcast.net
Apr 26-28 Circle CG Farm,
Bellingham, MA
May 29-Jun 2 SNE Rally, Barnstable
Fairgrounds, East Falmouth, MA
Jul 12-14 Meadowlark CG,
Newport, RI
Aug 9-11 NNE Rally, Champlain
Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT
Sep TBD
Oct 11-14 Brant Rock,
Marshfield, MA
Nov 1-3 Normandy Farms,
Foxboro, MA
MICHIGAN
WATER WONDERLAND WINNIES
(SC)
Contact: Bob Dunn
248-682-6769
melindajdunn@aol.com
www.waterwonderlandwinnies.
com
Jun 21-23 State Rally, Covenant Hill
Campground, Otisville, MI
CEREAL CITY CAMPERS
(Battle Creek area)
Contact: Jim or Bev Simonds
269-665-9845
b.simonds@sbcglobal.net
May 9 TBD
May 17-19 State Outing, Lake Huron
Campground, Carsonville, MI
Jun 19-20 Covenant Hill, Otisville, MI
Jun 21-23 State Rally, Covenant Hill,
Otisville, MI
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sep 13-14 State Outing, T
urkeyville, MI
GRAND VALLEY WINNIES
(West Michigan)
Contact: Jerry Hoover
269-568-0306
hoovergj2@aol.com
LANSING AREA WINNIES
Contact: Mike Hoag
sailorhoag@aol.com
MOTOR CITIES WINNIES
(Detroit-Metro area)
Contact: Ron Johnson
ronajo@wowway.com
TIP-O-THE-MITT TRAVELERS
Contact:
Gordon & Bonnie Rollenhagen
734-891-1776; gerollen@aol.com
NEW HAMPSHIRE
GRANITE STATE WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Joanne Metz
207-337-3558
hmetz@maine.rr.com
Apr Spring Luncheon TBD
May 17-19 Fryeburg Home & Garden
Show
May 31-Jun2 Southern New
England Rally, Barnstable County
Fairgrounds, Cape Cod
Jun 21-24 Red Apple Campground
July 17-21 Caravan to GNR
July 19-21 Moose River
Campground, St. Johnsbury, VT
Aug 9-11 Northern New England
Rally, Essex Junction, VT
Sep 26-29 Glen Ellis Campground
Oct 19-21 Lake Forest Resort, Annual
Meeting
Dec Holiday Party, TBD
NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY STATE WIT CLUB
Contact: William Wakemen
856-381-8727
wwakemen@verizon.net
www.jerseyshells.com
JERSEY SEASHELLS
(Central New Jersey, Delaware
River to Atlantic Ocean)
Contact: Carole Maxwell Horton
609-877-7208; 609-923-9939
camh27@comcast.net
www.jerseyseashells.com
Mar 22-23 Shady Pines Campground,
Galloway, NJ
Apr 26-27 Seashore Campground,
Cape May, NJ
May 24-26 Lickdale Campground,
Jonestown, PA
Jun 21-22 Cherry Hill Park, College
Park, MD
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 26-27 Pine Hill RV Park,
Kutztown, PA
Sep 27-28 Seashore Campground,
Cape May, NJ
Oct 25-26 Shady Pines Campground,
Galloway, NJ
Nov 22-23 Old Mill Stream
Campground, East Lancaster, PA
NEW YORK
EXCELSIOR WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Les Bonesteel
518-469-0111
bonestel@aol.com
FOOTHILLS WINNIES
Contact: Wheeler Maynard, Jr
315-562-3450
wmaynard@tds.net
May 17-19 Babbling Brook,
Westville, NY
June 21-23 Massena International
CG, Massena, NY
July 19-21 Brennan Beach,
Pulaski, NY
Aug 16-18 Turning Stone,
Verona, NY
Sep 20-22 Association Island,
Henderson Harbor, NY with Seneca
Winnies
HUDSON VALLEY RAMBLERS
Contact: Peter Zwart
845-361-4023
May 3-5 Deerpark/New York City NW
KOA, Cuddebackville, NY
May 31-Jun 2 Interlake RV Park,
Rhinebeck, NY
July 13 Picnic at the Zwart’s
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 2-4 W.W. Clute Memorial Park,
Watkins Glen, NY
Sep 5-8 State Rally, Herkimer Co
Fairgrounds, Herkimer, NY
Oct 4-6 Copake KOA, Copake, NY
Nov 3 3 p.m. Holiday Party
KESHEQUA WINNIES
Contact: Joan Thompson
585-662-7843;585-872-1567
joanie990@hotmail.com
May 9-12 Genesee Country
Campground, Caledonia, NY
Jun 6-9 Skyline Campground,
Darien Center, NY
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 25-28 Medina Wildwood KOA,
Medina, NY
Aug 1-4 Tri-Club, Beaver Meadows
Campground, Java, NY
Sep 4-8 State Rally, Herkimer County
Fairgrounds, Frankfort, NY
Sep 26-28 Ontario County
Campground, Bristol Springs, NY
Oct 17-20 Tracy’s 3 Acres,
Pavilion, NY
Nov 3 Holiday Party
LONG ISLAND WINNIE-TASCAS
Contact: Marianne Armstrong
631-423-9065
Feb 17 Winter Bird Luncheon
Apr Battle Row clean up
Apr19-21 Battle Row
May 17-19 Suffolk Committee for
Camping Rally, Cathedral Pines
May 30- Jun 2 Southern New
England Rally
Jun 7-9 Battle Row
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Jun 25- Jul 8 Wildwood State Park
Jul 19-21 Indian Island
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 2-5 Cupsogue
Aug 16-22 Indian Island
Sep 5-8 State Rally, Herkimer
Sep 10-17 Smiths Point
Sep 27-29 Nassau Committee for
Camping, Fall Family Fun Rally
Oct 4-7 Cupsogue
Oct 18-20 Indian Island
Nov 8-10 Battle Row Holiday Party
ONONBAGO WINNIES
(Syracuse area)
Contact: Arleigh Paquette
www.wix.com/nmonty/
ononbagowinnies
SENECA WINNIES
Contact: Tom Burke
585-768-6556
May 16-19 Southwoods RV Resort,
Byron, NY
May 30-Jun 2 Hickory Ridge RV
Resort, Holley, NY
July 18-21 Sampson State Park,
Romulus, NY
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 2-4 Tri Club: Western/Seneca/
Keshequa Winnies, Beaver Meadows
Campground,
Java, NY
Sep 5-8 State Rally, Herkimer County
Fairgrounds, Herkimer, NY
Sep 26-29 With Foothill Winnes,
Association Campground,
Henderson, NY
Nov 2 Holiday Party TBD
SOUTHERN TIER WINNIES
(Corning/Elmira/
Binghamton &Twin Tier Areas of
NY & PA)
Contact: Paul Mittan
pmittan@stny.rr.com
WESTERN NEW YORK WINNIES
Contact: Ron Gister
716-542-9140
rltravel@aol.com
May 3-5 Woodstream Campground,
Gainesville, NY
May 31- Jun 2 Dream Lake KOA,
Warsaw, NY
July 9-11 Red Rock Ponds,
Holley, NY
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 2-4 Tri Club Beaver Meadow,
Java Center, NY
Sep 5-8 State Rally, Herkimer County
Fairgrounds, Frankfort, NY
Sep 27-29 Friendship Rally, Genesee
Country, Caledonia, NY
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Nov 2 End of Season Party, Colton
RV, North Tonawanda, NY
WINDMILL WINNIES
Contact: Jim Bruce
518-477-8236
jmbruce@nycap.rr.com
Apr 27 1 p.m. C&R Restaurant,
Galway, NY
May 17-19 Royal Mountain
Campground, Johnstown, NY
May 29- Jun 2 Southern New
England Rally, Barnstable County
Fairgrounds, East Falmouth, MA
June 14-16 Meadow Vale,
Cooperstown, NY
July 19-21 Royal Mountain
Campground, Johnstown, NY
Aug 9-11 Northern New England
Rally, Champlain Valley Exposition,
Essex Junction, VT
Aug 16-18 Arrowhead Marina
Campground, Scotia, NY
Sep 5-8 State Rally, Herkimer
Fairgrounds, Frankfort, NY
Sep 27-29 W. Canada Creek,
Poland, NY
Nov 2 Annual Dinner
Contact: David Beedie
252-221-4898
dbeedie60@gmail.com
OHIO
WANDERING OHIO WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Dick Radosevic
330-704-7737
dickandjudyrad@aol.com
June 13-16 Richland Co Fairgrounds,
Mansfield, OH
BUCKEYE WINNIES
(Canton area)
Contact: Marlin Geesaman
mrgee1937@gmail.com
330-472-0193
CARDINAL WINNIES
(Central area)
Contact: Tom Reeb
tomreeb@bizwoh.rr.com
EMERALD NECKLACE WINNIES
(Cleveland-Akron area)
Contact: Paul Majcher
216-403-9912
May 2-5 WOW Spring Campout,
Upper Sandusky, OH
May 10-12 Kandels Camping,
Millersburg, OH
June 7-9 Town & Country,
West Salem, OH
June 13-15 WOW Summer Rally,
Mansfield, OH
Jul 12-14 Baylor Beach, Navarre, OH
Aug 9-11 Maple Lakes, Seville, OH
Sep 13-15 River Run,
Loudenville, OH
Sep 26-29 WOW Fall Campout,
Tifin, OH
Oct 11-13 Country Stage, Nova, OH
Nov 1-3 Kandels Camping,
Millersburg, OH
MAUMEE VALLEY WINNIES
(Northwest Ohio)
Contact: Dale Viers
419-822-5928; dale@viers.com
Apr 6 Peking Restaurant,
Fremont, OH
May 3-5 WOW Spring Campotu,
Upper Sandusky Fairground
Jun 14-16 WOW Summer Rally,
Mansfield Fairground
NORTH CAROLINA
WINNIE TARWHEELS (SC)
Contact: Judy Albury
919-662-0581
chasalbury@earthlink.net
www.northcarolinawit.com
Jan 12 Lunch, Holt’s Seafood,
Smithfield, NC
Mar 22-24 State Meeting, Zooland
Campground
Apr 26-28 State Rally, Camp Hatteras
Resort, Waves, NC
May 17-19 Creekwood Farms,
Maggie Valley
Jun 7-9 Tranters Creek,
Washington, NC
July 12-14 State Meeting, Crosswinds
Family Campground, Linwood
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 9-16 The RV Park at Carolina
Crossroads
Sep 20-22 State Rally, Holiday Travel
Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Oct 18-20 Cool Breeze Campground,
Galax, VA
WOULD YOU LIKE TO ENJOY
THE HILLS AND THE VALLEYS?
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call it peace of mind.
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creating new friendships, breathing the fresh air of
the outdoors, and spending time with those you love.
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your breath as you slowly make your way through
unavoidable mountain passes and steep hills.
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components that stops your towed car smoothly and
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even hybrids, so you don’t have to worry.
Now you can enjoy the scenery, and let us handle
the rest.
WESTERN WINNIE TARWHEELS
(Charlotte area)
Contact: Kathy Willox
704-806-6025
luckchar@yahoo.com
WINNIE TARHEEL TRAVELERS
(Durham/Raleigh area)
800-228-9289 • www.BlueOx.com
WIT Club News
Jun 21-23 Harrison Lake State Park
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug Show & Tell, Shafer ‘RV Delta
Aug 9-11 TBD
Sep 6-8 15th Anniversary Campout,
Maumee Bay State Park
Sep 27-29 WOW Campout, Tiffin, OH
MID OHIO WINNIES
Contact: Jim Smith
330-239-1721
ajjfsmith@gmail.com or
Joann Miller, 330-345-7751
jonas@sssnet.com
NORTH COAST WINNIES
(Cleveland area)
Contact: Dave Blood
440-593-3080
RIVER CITY WINNIES
(Southwest Ohio)
Contact: Joe Biehle
513-686-0822
joe.biehle@hotmail.com
http://www.rivercitywinnies.org
Dec 15 Spaghetti Factory,
Fairfield, OH
Jan 12 Riley’s, Springdale, OH
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA STATE CLUB (SC)
Contact: Dave Liggett
717-242-1259
dliggett54@comcast.net
Apr 27 State Planning Meeting, TBD
June 6-9 State Rally, Centre Hall
Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall, PA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sep 28 State Planning Meeting,
Centre Hall Grange Fairgrounds,
Centre Hall, PA
CAPITOL AREA WINNIES
(South Central Area)
Contact: Bob Bower
bbower1055@comcast.net
717-582-7902
DELAWARE VALLEY WINNIES
(Tri-county area)
Contact: Larry Falcone
610-217-7978
larryfal@gmail.com
May 3-5 Old Mill Stream
Campground, Lancaster, PA
June 6-9 State Rally, Centre Hall
Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall, PA
July 12-14 J&D or Gettysburg
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 2-4 Pioneer Campgrounds,
Laporte, PA
Sep 6-8 Holly Shores Campground,
between Wildwood and Cape May,
Jan/Feb 2013
NJ
Oct 4-6 Out of State Trip
Dec Dinner Theatre, TBA
KEYSTONE WINNIES
(SE Pennsylvania)
Contact: Steve Plant
steverain124@gmail.com
Feb 19 1-3 p.m. Luncheon, Golden
Corral, Zephyrhills, FL
Apr 18 Luncheon/Show, TBA
Apr 27 State Planning Meeting, TBA
May 16-19 Friendship Rally, Pine Hill
Campground, Kutztown, PA
Jun 6-9 State Rally, Centre Hall
Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall, PA
Jun 9-12 Centre Hall Grange
Fairgrounds, Centre Hall, PA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 15-29 Ives Run, Tioga/
Hammond Lakes Corp of Engineers
Campground
Sep 19-22 Don Laine Family
Campground, Palmerton, PA
Sep 28 State Planning Meeting,
Centre Hall Grange Fairgrounds,
Centre Hall, PA
Oct 10-13 Sill’s Family Campground,
Adamstown, PA
Nov 16 Luncheon, Viva
Mediterranean Bistro, Reading, PA
LAKE ERIE TRI-STATE
Contact: Kathy Plant
330-245-0021
kp4372@gmail.com
Jan 12 2 p.m. Richard’s,
Youngsville, PA
Feb 16 Madonna’s, Union City, PA
Mar 9 2 p.m. Ruffed Grouse Bar &
Grill, North East, PA
Apr 20 2 p.m. Riverside Inn,
Cambridge Springs, PA
Apr 27-29 Spring Planning, Centre
Hall Grange Fairgrounds,
Centre Hall, PA
May Show & Tell, Ray Wakley’s RV
Center, North East, PA
June 6-9 State Rally, Centre Hall, PA
June 13-16 Lampe Marina CG,
Erie, PA
July 11-14 East Harbor State ParkPort Clinton,
Lakeside-Marblehead, OH
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 6-9 Harecreek CG, Corry, PA
Sep 12-15 TBD
Sep 27-29 Fall Planning, Centre Hall
Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall, PA
Oct 3-6 Oil Creek CG, Titusville, PA
Nov Thanksgiving Luncheon TBD
Dec Christmas Luncheon TBD
SUSQUEHANNA WINNIES
(Central Pennsylvania area)
Contact: John Schon
570-998-2907
Jan 12 1 p.m.Luncheon, Ranch
House Restaurant
Feb 9 1 p.m. Luncheon, Augnst
Restaurant, Mill Hall, PA
Mar 9 1 p.m. Luncheon, TBA
Apr 13 1 p.m. Luncheon, Hoss’s,
Williamsport, PA
May 10-12 Nittany Mountain
Campground, New Columbia, PA
Jun 6-9 State Rally, Centre Hall, PA
July 12-14 Yogi at Shangri-La,
Milton, PA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 9-11 Buttonwood Campground,
Mexico, PA
Sep 13-15 Old Mill Stream,
Lancaster, PA
Oct 25-27 Walker’s Farm
Nov 10 Damon’s of Hazelton
Dec Annual Christmas Luncheon
THREE RIVERS WINNIES
(Pittsburgh/ Western Penn. area)
Contact: Pam Stranford
814-677-7461
taycormar07@yahoo.com
Jan 12 Bravo
Feb 9 Hoss’s
Mar 9 Lanigan’s
Apr 12-14 Friendship Village
Apr 27 PA State WIT
May 10-12 Deer Hunters
Jun 6-9 State Rally, Side trip
afterwards to Watkins Glen/Lampe
Marina vs. Ohio State Rally
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug TBD Bayshore vs. Raystown
Sep 13-15 Evergreen
Sep 18-Oct 16 Myrtle Beach
TENNESSEE
RHODE ISLAND
RHODY WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Sally Quinn
401-723-2590; 401-338-9060
squinn25@cox.net
Feb 10 Valentine’s Luncheon at
Wright’s Farm
Mar Arlington RV’s Open House
May 2-5 Fishermen’s Memorial State
Park
May 29-Jun 2 S.N.E. Rally
Jun Charlie Brown Campground
July Mohegan Sun Campout
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug N.N.E. Rally
Sep Big “E” Campout
Oct Fall Luncheon
SOUTH CAROLINA
PALMETTO WINNEBAGO CLUB
(SC)
Contact: Ray Stewart
864-915-2309
travlnpa@aol.com
Apr 5-7 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park,
Swansea, SC
May 31-Jun2 Barnyard RV Park,
Lexington, SC
Aug 23-25 Palmetto Cove,
Cleveland, SC
FOOTHILL WINNIE TASCAS
Contact: Doug Locke
864-226-7806, dtlocke@msn.com
LOW COUNTRY WINNEBAGO
ITASCAS
Contact: Jesse Ford
803-548-0215
VOL STATE WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Dennis Graham
931-200-2498
dengraham@hotmail.com
Apr 25-28 Wilson County
Fairgrounds, Lebanon, TN
Oct 24-27 State Rally, Wilson County
Fairgrounds, Lebanon, TN
MUSIC CITY WINNIES
(Nashville area)
Contact: Larry Smith
lsmith6444@aol.com
Jan 19 Noon, Catfish House,
Springfield, TN
Feb 16 Noon, Riverview Restaurant,
Ashland City, TN
Mar 23 Noon, Corner Pub, Mt. Juliet,
TN
Apr 25-28 State Mtg, Ward
Agriculture Center, Lebanon, TN
May 17-19 Salt Lick Creek,
Gainesboro, TN
June 21-23 Friendship Meeting, Lock
A, Ashland City, TN
July 19-21 Dale Hollow, Celina TN
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16 Salt Lick Creek, Gainesboro,
TN
Sept 20-22 Cedar Creek,
Mt Juliet, TN
Oct 18-20 Long Branch Center Hill,
Lancaster, TN
Oct 24-27 State Rally, Ward
Agriculture Center, Lebanon, TN
Nov 15-17 TBD
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who’s inviting travelers
ROCKY TOP TRAVELERS
Contact: Dave Franke
937-681-4367; 937-681-4366
Frankd703@earthlink.net
Apr 25-28 State Campout,
Lebanon, TN
May 16-19 Murder Mystery Weekend,
Townsend, TN
Jun 20-23 Chattanooga, TN
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 15-18 Maggie Valley, NC
Sep 19-22 Renfro Valley, KY
Oct 24-27 State Rally, Lebanon, TN
Nov 7-10 Two Rivers Landing,
Sevierville, TN
WEST TENNESSEE TRAVELERS
Contact: Larry Bolding
731-642-4997
larryjanebolding@gmail.com
Mar 18-20 North Abutment
Campground, Grenada, MS
Apr 15-18 Seven Points COE
Campground, Percy Priest Lake,
Nashville, TN
Apr 18-21 State Mtg, Lebanon, TN
May 20-22 Canal Campground,
Grand Rivers, KY
June 17-19 Desoto State Park,
Fort Payne, AL
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 16-18 Natchez Trace State
Park, Lexington, TN
Oct 21-24 Long Branch State Park
Oct 24-27 State Rally, Lebanon, TN
VERMONT
LAKE CHAMPLAIN WIT
Contact: Mitch Loiselle
802-238-6556
hotairmitch@comcast.net
VIRGINIA
YE OLE VIRGINIA WINNIE TASCAS
(SC)
Contact: Phil Hannaford
757-427-0581; c: 757-581-9869
phil1908@cox.net
www.virginiawit.org
BLUE RIDGE WINNIES
Contact: Donny Murray
540-354-9731
donnym@cox.net
Jan 5 Edelweiss German Restaurant,
Staunton, VA
Feb 2 Bellacinos, Daleville, VA
Mar 2 Depot Restaurant, Bedford, VA
Apr 5-7 TBA
May 17-19 State Meeting, Holiday
Travel Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Jun 7-9 TBA
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July 5-6 Cool Breeze RV Resort
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 2-4 TBA
Aug 16-18 State Meeting, TBA
Sep 21-22 State Rally, Holiday Travel
Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Oct 4-6 TBA
Nov 8-10 State Meeting, TBA
Dec 7 Christmas Party, Roanoke, VA
CARDINAL WINNIE TASCAS
(Northern Virginia area)
Contact: Tom Fleming
703-425-6112
thosfleming@verizon.net
Jan 11-13 RV Show, Dulles Expo
Center
Jan 19-20 Open House, Reines RV
Jan 20 Gathering
Feb 17 Gathering
Mar 17 Gathering
Apr 26-28 James River State Park
May 17-19 State Meeting, Virginia
Beach
Jun 6-9 PA State Rally,
Centre Hall, PA
Jun 20-23 Lancaster, PA Campout
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-18 State Meeting, Endless
Caverns
Sep 20-22 State Rally, Holiday Travel
Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Oct 4-6 MD State Rally,
Whaleyville, MD
Nov TBD State Meeting
Dec Christmas Party, Reines RV
DOGWOOD WINNIES
(Richmond area)
Contact: Joseph Nicolella
804-739-9962
suenicol1@verizon.net
www.dogwoodwinnies.org
Jan 12 5 p.m. Greek Islands
Restaurant, Henrico, VA
Feb 9 6 p.m. Imperial Plaza,
Richmond, VA
Mar 15-17 American Heritage RV
Park, Williamsburg, VA
Apr 19-21 Walnut Hills Campground
May 17-19 State Meeting, Holiday
Travel Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Jun 14-16 Amelia Family
Campground, Amelia, VA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 26-28 American Heritage RV
Park, Williamsburg, VA
Aug 17-19 State Meeting, TBA
Sep 20-22 State Rally, Holiday Travel
Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Dec 1 1p.m. Calabash Seafood
Restaurant, Mechanicsville, VA
PENINSULA WINNIES
(Newport News area)
Contact: Marcia Fry
804-815-2920
mlmmfry@yahoo.com
www.peninsulawitva.org
Apr 12-14 Cheatum Annes
May 17-19 State Meeting
Jun 14-16 Thousand Trails
July 12-14 Thousand Trails
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-18 State Meeting
Sep 20-22 State Rally
Oct 11-13 Thousand Trails
Nov 15-17 State Meeting
TIDEWATER TASCAS
Contact: Mike Montgomery
757-619-7741
Jan 12 Y Not Pizza, Chesapeake, VA
Feb 9 Smithfield Inn, Smithfield, VA
Mar 15-17 Cheatham Annex,
Yorktown, VA
Apr 19-21 Carolina Crossroads,
Roanoke Rapids, NC
May 17-19 State Meeting, Holiday
Trav-L-Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Jun 7-9 Camp Hatteras CG,
Cape Hatteras, NC
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-18 State Meeting, Endless
Cavern CG, New Market, VA
Sep 20-22 State Rally, Holiday
Trav-L-Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Oct 4-6 Yogi Bear Jellystone Park,
Laray, VA
VIRGINIA COASTERS
(Virginia Beach area)
Contact: Pat Snow
757-421-9053
jhpmsnow@verizon.net
Dec 14Jan 11-13 KOA Virginia Beach
Feb 8-11 North River Campground,
Shawboro, NC
Mar 8-10 Newoprt News City Park
Campground
Apr 19-21 With Tidewater Tascas,
Carolina Crossroads, Roanoke
Rapids, NC
Apr 26-28 State Rally, Waves, NC
May 17-19 State Meeting, Holiday
Travel Park, Virginia Beach
Jun 6-10 Cool Breeze Campground,
Galax, VA
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-18 State Meeting, Endless
Caverns
Sep 18-22 State Rally, Holiday Travel
Park, Virginia Beach
Oct TBD KOA New Bern, NC
Emerald Island
Nov 8-10 State Meeting TBD
Dec 13-15 TBD
WISCONSIN
WISCONSIN STATE CLUB
Contact: Julie Krause
715-658-1676
juliek@chibardun.net
www.wiswitclub.com
On Facebook: WISWITClub
Feb 28-Mar 3 Show and Tell, King’s
Campers, Wausau, WI
Apr 4-7 Show and Tell, Lake Country
R-V Sales & Service,
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
May 14-17 State Mtg, Walworth Co
Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, WI
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 28-31 State Rally, Richland Co
Fairgrounds, Richland Center, WI
Sep 20-22 State Meeting,
Door County
NORTHERN LIGHTS
Contact: Carol Omernik
715-359-3363
caroljok43@yahoo.com
www.wiswitclub.com
On Facebook: NLWITClub
Jan 16 Pizza Party, Mr. Gatti’s Pizza,
McAllen, TX, check the Winter Texan
for details
May 14-17 State Meeting, Walworth
County Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, WI
June 20-22 Turtle Lake RV
Campground, Turtle Lake, WI
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 28-30 State Rally, Richland Co
Fairgrounds, Richland Center, WI
Aug 9-11 Norm & Ann’s Campground,
Nielsville, WI
Sep 13-15 State Meeting, Harbour
Village Resort, Door County, WI
Sep 10-19 Door County “Fun Run”
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN
TRAVELERS
Contact: Carolyn Loomis
262-968-3577
ecloomis48@gmail.com
May 14-17 Walworth Co Fairgrounds,
Elkhorn, WI
June 10-13 Astico Co Park, Dodge
City, WI
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 27-30 State Rally, Richland Co
Fairgrounds, WI
Aug 15-18 Country Roads RV Park,
Lake Delton, WI
WIT Club News
CANADA CHAPTERS INTERNATIONAL
WIT CLUBS
ALBERTA
ALBERTA WILD ROSE WIT
(Calgary area)
Contact: Sid Mason
403-651-6907
s-lmason@telus.net
BRITISH COLUMBIA
FRASER VALLEY EXPLORERS
Contact: Mike Mould
mikemould@telus.net
604-980-5501
ONTARIO
ONTARIO TRILLIUM TRAVELLERS
Contact: Barb Watkins
519-846-5589
barbanddavewatkins@yahoo.ca
www.ottrv.org
May 28-29 Cookstown KOA
June 20-24 Friendship Rally,
Cookstown KOA
Aug 20-23 20th Birthday, Golden
Pond RV Resort, Mossley, ON
July 21-26 GNR, Forest City, IA
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF WIT STATE PRESIDENTS
Contact: Ed Potts
757-224-1368, 617-899-5900
eypotts@aol.com
www.wit-presidents-assoc.org
INT’L ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
Contact: Bud & Paula Geng
941-698-4194
www.wit-presidents-assoc.org
WIT CHARTER MEMBER CLUB
Contact: Don Aukland
805-828-2397
SPECIAL INTEREST
CLUBS
WIT ALLEY CATS
Contact: Linda Burlison
618-995-2628
WIT Radio (WITCARS)
Amateur Radio Service
Contact: Lois Maas
lojmaas@gmail.com
www.orgsites.com/ia/witcars
WIT DUFFERS (Golf club)
Contact: Junior Branson
651-464-6915
WIT HANDICAP CLUB
Contact: Alice Broers
641-583-0091
mibro5112@yahoo.com
WIT LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS (LEO)
Contact: Tom Bickers
523-657-5934
tebickers@hotmail.com
MILWIT (Military club)
Contact: Bill Speer
785-210-7141
wlspeer@cox.net
http://www.milwit.org
Apr 9-13 Anchors Aweigh RV Resort,
Foley, AL
May 6-10 Wichita Falls RV Park,
Wichita Falls, TX
July 16-21 MILWit National Rally,
Forest City, IA
NETWIT CLUB
Contact: Chet Camp
cvcamp@mncable.net
www.NetWIT.info
NO-TOW-BAGO CLUB
Contact: Jerrie Cronin
903-312-9410
notowbagos@gmail.com
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/
group/NO-TOW-BAGO
for Rialta, LeSharo/Phasar, or ’02’04 Vista/Sunstar motor homes by
Winnebago
RED HAT WITS
Contact: Darla Lewis
816-721-1043
darla.lewis@sbcglobal.net
WIT RODS
Contact: Earl Jacobson
319-234-0583; Chevy38@aol.com
WIT 365 CLUB
Contact: Bill Tarbell
240-463-9406
williamtarbell@yahoo.com
WIT SINGERS CLUB
Contact: Mary Harms
641-590-1025
harmsmm@wctatel.net
WIT SINGLES CLUB
Contact: Dinie Hesseltine
515-285-6221 or Kathy Plant,
katplant@sbcglbal.net
CLASSIC WINNEBAGO CLUB
Contact: Jeff Barth
425-710-0035
classicwinnebago@comcast.net
WIT members - please send all outing schedule updates and
monthly news updates to witclubnews@winnebagoind.com
Hawaiian Pork Sliders
Ingredients:
1 medium-large onion
3 cloves garlic
2.5-3 lbs ground pork
2 good dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon camp seasoning (could use any general season salt like
fajita seasoning, etc.)
1 jar teriyaki sauce (12 oz)
1 can crushed pineapple
Directions:
1 Dice onion and garlic. In large fry pan add a little oil and cook onion
and g=arlic until transparent
2 Add ground pork & camp seasoning brown
3 Add 2-3 good dashes of Worcestershire sauce and teriyaki sauce.
Add crushed pineapple some of juice (I drained about half of juice).
Cook on medium heat until mixture thickens.
Can serve now or freeze and warm.
Jan/Feb 2013
As served at Colorado row party
during the 2012 GNR. Note I did not
use a recipe so feel free to adjust any
amounts to your taste. Submitted by
Diane Klibbe, Colorado Columbines.
Thanks for sharing this with us, Diane!
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YOU ARE WIT CLUB!
After reading this latest edition of WIT Club News, you may have noticed we are making a few small changes in the
Club News publication too. We’d like to reserve this back page for member stories and photos because YOU are WIT
Club. From photographs from your recent RV excursion to a favorite recipe at last month’s campout - we’d like to highlight
how you enjoy the RV lifestyle! You never know what you might find on this page because that’s up to YOU! Submit your
stories, photos and more to witclubnews@winnebagoind.com.
Loving the Via life!
By Richard and Tina Korzun, W156743
Our first major trip in our 2013 Via
confirmed what we hoped for with our
new Class A. The trip started off on the
afternoon of October 28t heading to
Forest City, IA from Chicagoland to get
a few items knocked off the punch list
of a NEW Winnebago Via 25T.
Well 5,000 miles later, over five plus
weeks with a sniff of the Pacific Ocean
from San Diego, to Newport Beach,
California, along the Pacific Coast
Highway, the Via ran like a Dream
and performed like a RV should. Driving the Via with the Mercedes Diesel
engine is so nice and smooth. Looking out of the Via Class A windshield at
all of the beautiful countryside sites of
the United States is amazing – what a
view. Parking is also so easy including
parallel parking along the main drive
in San Clemente, CA. Setting up the
Via for overnight stays and breaking it
down for day usage, in both RV parks
and state parks takes about five to ten
58
minutes (30 AMP service, city water,
setting the levelers, re-scanning both
TV’s to obtain the best local TV reception, setting the power for the refrigerator and extending the slide. My wife
takes care of setting all the shades
and curtains). The VIA 25T has plenty
of space for us and our daughter, who
we picked up in Utah for the California portion of the trip. During the day,
we used the Via like a car as we drove
around various spots and locations,
before heading back to the RV parks
for our overnight stay. The Via was
loaded with supplies for both winter
and summer, which included clothes,
and most of the normal RV supplies
(Propane grill, folding chairs, rugs,
food, soda, water and of course DEF
(Diesel Emission Fluid), etc.)
We can report that the average
Diesel Fuel ran around $ 4.03 per gallon for this trip with an average of 16.3
MPG. The lowest mileage being 12.85
MPG heading out of
southern California on
Interstate 15 towards
Las Vegas for the 10 –
15 mile run over the San
Bernardino Mountain
climb to an elevation of
around 7,500 feet. The
best mileage was from
Cheyenne, Wyoming
to Sidney, Nebraska on
the return trip portion
running Interstate 80
averaging 19.32 MPG
for this segment. The
highway cruise speed
was set in the 62 MPH
range for all highway driving. The only
minor problem was that I had to refill
the DEF tank around 4100 miles. Don’t
know how much DEF fluid was in the
DEF tank when we picked the Via up,
until we got a message on the dash at
the 4,000 mile mark. It took just over
two gallons to fill the DEF tank.
Our 2013 Winnebago Via is now in
its warm winter storage, all winterized,
awaiting the final plans of our next trip
leaving in mid January 2013, which
covers heading to south to San Pedro Island in Texas, via Arkansas then
onto Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South
Carolina before returning to Chicagoland in early May.
We so much enjoy our Winnebago
Via 25T and believe that it was the
right move for us. Hey, I can always
dream about a larger Winnebago, but
they do not have the mobility and the
mileage as that of our 2013 Winnebago Via 25T!
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Winnebago Tour® and Itasca Ellipse® 42GD! This
unique, beautiful and supremely livable floorplan
will delight you at every turn.
Entertaining the team? Up front, the galley –
with double sink, residential-style refrigerator and pull-out island —
transitions gracefully into the dining area. From there, you enter the
attractive lounge, which features our exclusive Rest Easy® Extendable
Sectional Sofa as well as a huge 55-inch TV that puts you right in the
middle of the action.
Just beyond the huge walkthrough bath you’ll find the master bedroom
with powered king bed, matching nightstands, deluxe wardrobe and chest
of drawers. And since the 42GD is built on our tag-axle
Maxum® chassis, storage abounds, while the ride and
handling are as plush as its interior.
It’s game time and the ball is in your hands: See the
42GD at your nearest dealer, call 800-643-4892, or see
it online at WinnebagoInd.com.
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