June/July 2012

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June/July 2012
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Doug Formanek, WIT General Manager
Pat and Doug make a stop to enjoy the view during a motorcycle excursion with fellow
WIT members attending the Georgia State rally.
The WIT rally season has begun
and hopefully you have attended
a rally or two. Pat and I have been
watching a television program called
The Amazing Race. As we were
watching it we realized that our
WIT organization is kind of like an
amazing race. We are traveling in
our Winnebago Industries product
and exploring our beautiful country.
There are so many amazing things
to see and experience. The people
who participate in the Amazing Race
have probably never met before
joining that show. The same may be
true of our WIT organization. We all
have had different ways we became
involved with WIT. As we experience
WIT events whether they be a rally,
caravan, a campout or the Grand
National Rally, you are making
friends that will last a life time. These
are also great ways to reacquaint
ourselves with old friends. That is
why attending rallies in other states
and the Grand National Rally are
so important. First of all it gives you
as WIT members a chance to get
together with friends you have made.
It also gives you a great opportunity
to meet new friends.
All of our states need attendees
at their state rallies. Pat and
I have noticed as well as our
area representatives, the lack of
participation of other state members
to a state rally that isn’t their own.
There are some states that may
travel to other state rallies and you
must know that the state rally very
much appreciates their attendance.
Wouldn’t it be great if we make an
effort to attend as many out of state
rallies as we can? If we go to their
state rally we then hope that they will
return to our rally.
As we all know we need
attendance to make our rallies
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work. It is so much fun visiting other
states and experiencing what their
state has to offer. This is also true of
attending the Grand National Rally.
We try and offer a wide variety of
things to do, see and attend. We
know the effort and expense that are
put forth to create a rally. All of the
effort and hard work is worth it when
you get good participation.
We are going to have a very well
know guest at the Grand National
Rally this year. He is Bob Livingston
who is the Senior Vice President/
Group Publisher for Good Sam
Media and Events. He writes articles
for Motor Home magazine as many
of you probably already know. He
will be coming to our rally late on
Tuesday afternoon and will be
staying on the grounds in one of our
2013 models. He will also be doing
some reviewing and test driving of
a couple of our new coaches for the
magazine. In addition to that Bob will
be doing a seminar at some point
before he leaves on Friday.
I hope you can all keep in mind
the rallies that are being organized.
Where ever you show up, they will
be very excited and happy you
attended and I am sure you won’t be
disappointed.
Good Night from the Ellipse.
Something to think about: “At some
point you have to make a decision.
Boundaries don’t keep people out.
They fence you in. Life is messy.
That’s how we are made. So you can
waste your lives drawing lines or you
can live life crossing them.”
Unknown
From this end of the road
Ever spend months anticipating an event or occasion just to see it come and go in a flash? Last year I
found out my exchange sister from Australia was visiting for my birthday. Her daughter counted down the
trip on Facebook each day for over 5 months and it
was so much fun to plan their visit. All those months
of planning and it seemed like they were here for an
hour and gone again! That’s how most of us at WIT
feel each year when it comes to GNR. Lisa starts
planning the next year’s rally before the current rally
is complete and the rest of us are not far behind
her in our own preparations. We are all anxiously
awaiting your arrival and now that it’s June, it’s full
speed ahead on the last minute work we need to do.
If you haven’t registered and are still considering the
trip - it’s not too late! You’ll find the registration form
on Page 33 of this issue. We are officially hosting
our first “WIT Gives” Blood Drive during GNR too.
I hope you’ll join us in participating in this event check your GNR program for more details, but the
event will take place on Monday, July 15. I hate to
admit, I’ve never donated...I think it’s high time and
what a better time to “give” as part of the WIT family!
As I write this, I’ve just returned from another
Winnebago Industries event that we planned for
months and with great anticipation - it came and
passed with a wink of the eye. We hosted our dealer
partners in Las Vegas, NV, for Dealer Days to in-
Denise Yeager, WIT Club News Editor
troduce our 2013 Winnebago, Itasca, Era and SunnyBrook products. This was the first time we hosted
a Dealer Days event that included our full family of
motor home and towable products. And if we can
say so ourselves, our products looked FANTASTIC!
I can’t wait for you to see them in person at GNR.
There will be a little of everything on display, but for
the first time we’ll also have trailers and fifth wheels
for you to review too. I’m excited for you to see what
our friends in Indiana have been working on - some
very eye-catching models. I can’t share product details here, but there’s a new diesel floorplan that you
MUST visit when you are at GNR - just sit down and
take it all in. I did just that recently and I am still in
awe how beautiful that coach is! I know many of you
here during pre-rally will be sneaking around peeking through windows in the display, but the grand
reveal will be on Sunday, July 15, immediately after
opening ceremonies. See you there!
Well, I better get this issue off to press and start
reviewing the great entries I’ve received for the
newsletter contest. I’m happy to enlist outside help
to judge these - you all do a great job and make our
job of choosing a winner very difficult.
We’ll see you very soon! Until next time...
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WIT Club News
Vol. 43 No. 4
Published by WIT Club
WIT General Manager:
Doug Formanek, 641/585-6461
dformanek@winnebagoind.com
Events Coordinator:
Lisa Cronkwright, 641/585-6464
lcronkwright@winnebagoind.com
WIT Tours Administrator:
Pam Urbatsch, 641/585-6466
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WIT Tours Coordinator:
Denise Daniels, 641/585-6267
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So—where arrrgh YOU right
now? Arrrgh you at home, reading
this in a nice comfy chair? Unless
you are visiting someone (or have
another legitimate answer), the only
answer to this question should be
“yes!” Sitting in that nice comfy chair
in the motor home should feel just as
much “at home” as the one in your
residence—unless you’re full-timers,
of course, and then the answer can
be geographical, as in New York or
North Dakota! Wherever you are,
we hope you are or will soon be on
your way to GNR – WIT’s Treasure
Island. It’s still not too late to decide
to join the “partying, pillaging, and
plundering” that WIT has planned
for you—the GNR edition of the WIT
magazine surely must’ve inspired
you by now. Be sure to read it thoroughly, as everything you need to
know is in there!
We have not been doing a lot of
sitting lately—and probably won’t
for a few months! The Florida State
Rally in March is always a great
kick-off to our year and this year they
had 287 coaches at their rally, held
at the Central Florida Fairgrounds
in Orlando. Their theme this year
was “The Realm of Winnebago”—so
there were knights and fair maidens aplenty. Besides all the rally
activities and 50 vendors, they had
a fun game circuit with renaissancethemed games which proved to be
educational: we learned that Becky
is pretty harmless with a bow and
arrow! She couldn’t hit an apple off
of Butch’s head even if she’d had a
hundred arrows (she shot an arrow
into the air; where it fell, we know not
where??)! Oh well—it’s not whether
Greetings from the Eastern Area
you win or lose, it’s all about the
fun, right? Florida is moving their
rally date a week later for next year
to avoid some of the complications
of immediately following the fair, as
they have been doing for several
years—have you ever cleaned up
after a camel?
Our next rally was the Georgia
State Rally—they changed their
location this year from Perry, GA
to Bald Mountain Camping Resort
in Hiawassee, GA, which is in the
mountain region of northern Georgia. They had 75 coaches this year
and had a fantastic Fabulous 50’s
rally; the Georgia State Club did
an outstanding job putting this rally
together and everyone worked together and supported each other.
They provided all the meals themselves (there was a kitchen in the
clubhouse) except for the Saturday
night dinner, which was catered.
Hamburgers, hotdogs, and spaghetti
meals are all easy and very affordable for a club to do, with minimal
effort, as are other meal options. It
also helps to keep catering costs to
a minimum, which in turn, keeps the
rally cost down. They also provided
the entertainment one night, with
a “Very Senior Prom” and a hired
band on Saturday night. There is a
lot to do in this area of the state and
many ventured into nearby Helen,
which is a Bavarian-themed town,
or explored the many waterfalls in
the area. If you missed the rally this
year, plan to attend next year’s, as it
will be in the same location.
Dates and locations are important
things to consider when planning
a rally, and these two states have
risen to those challenges and taken
steps to resolve them. If your rally
attendance has been declining, step
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back and take a look at all aspects of
what you can do to entice people to
want to attend your rally. Dates can
be just as important as location, especially if you are in conflict with another event or a nearby state’s rally.
A good reference is Who’s Inviting
Travelers in the WIT Magazine—and
don’t be afraid to make a change—
look what it did and will do for these
clubs.
In between rallies we have been
visiting
dealerships—Winnebago,
Itasca, and Winnebago Towables,
which includes Sunnybrook. We visit
with them and talk about the advantages of sponsoring WIT memberships for new owners, as well as inquiring about their involvement with
the state club or local chapters in
their area. If one or more of your club
or chapter officers or members has
not visited the dealer in your area,
we would encourage you to do so;
and not just because it’s one of the
checkpoints on the Club/Chapter of
Excellence forms or you’re asking
for a donation! Go in and thank them
for their support—visit with them and
be a friendly presence. Your interaction with them is just as important, if
not more, as our visit with them. You
have that local and hopefully consistent contact with them that extends
into the community and beyond.
So--we arrrgh now charting our
course towards the home port—
we’ve got rallies to pillage and plunder in North Carolina, Rhode Island
(Southern New England Tri-State),
Pennsylvania, and Ohio—and if ye
tell us ye aren’t coming to GNR, we
just might tie ye to the riggings and
drag ye along behind us! Come on,
matey’s—let’s go! If you see us on
the road, be sure to wave!
Greetings from the Western Area
WOW!! Is May just around the
corner already?!?! As I write this it
is only two months before we get to
Forest City to begin preparations for
your arrival at GNR!! We’ve packed a
lot into the past month and a half on
the road!! We attended three Show
and Tells. Our thanks to the Nor Tex
Winnies and McClain’s RV in Denton and the Alamo Winnies and Ronnie Bock’s RV in Kerrville for kicking
off our year with fun and fellowship
in Texas!! The third Show and Tell
was just last weekend in Minnesota.
We joined the Winnehahas at Pleasureland RV in St. Cloud. We had
a great time with all three groups
and are so thankful to the wonderful
dealers for their generosity and support of our WIT groups.
As we headed west, we had
a dust storm and winds up to 40
mph, rain (in the desert, which was
great mixed with the dust from the
day before NOT!!), snow and sleet
(and more winds) and that was just
the first two days out from Kerrville.
Thankfully we headed further west
and the storm headed east. The
weather improved greatly, though
the wind continues to follow us. After several dealer visits, we joined
the Grand Canyon Winnies for their
state meeting in Lake Havasu City,
AZ (thanks GCW we had a great
time!!) on our way to Pahrump, Nevada for the Southwest Regional
Rally. SWRR is hosted jointly by the
Arizona, California and Nevada state
clubs and they did a wonderful job
this year, as always! Lots of activities, games, seminars, vendors, and
with the “50’s Sock Hop” theme,
even Wolfman Jack stopped in to
visit!!! Our thanks to all three clubs
for their hard work!! We’ll back for
more fun next year!!
From there we blew into Southern
California, then back across Arizona,
New Mexico and into Amarillo for
more dealer visits. If you’re in Amarillo, Jack Sisemore, the Winnebago
dealer there, has an RV museum behind his dealership with some pretty
cool items there!! You might want to
stop in for a look. We then headed up
to Hutchinson, Kansas for the Prairie
Winnies’ first rally in 30+ years. It was
a super one!! The threat of tornadoes
didn’t stop us from experiencing all
the area had to offer. The storms
managed to miss us and though we
were prepared we, thankfully, were
spared having to take shelter from
them. We enjoyed all the activities
planned for us as well as the great
sights in the area. The Menonite
auction, you can’t imagine the beautiful items, an underground Salt Mine
Museum, the Cosmophere, a branch
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Western Area Representatives:
Andy & Jeanie Bienvenu
Andy: 337-983-7745
Jeanie: 337-983-7746
andyjeanie@cox.net
of the Smithsonian Institute, all right
there in Hutchinson. Another place
to put on your list of places to visit.
Our thanks to the Prairie Winnies for
their hospitality and hard work!!!
After Kansas we blew up to Minnesota for that third Show and Tell
I mentioned and now we’re headed
to the Oklahoma and Northwest Regional Rallies and points beyond.
Keep an eye out for us. If you have
an outing planned when we’re in
your area you can bet we’ll give you
a call and come by to visit!!!
So, what about you?!? Are your
plans finalized for your trip to GNR!!!
If you don’t come you’ll miss a great
time and we wouldn’t want that!!!
Have you seen the Special GNR Edition of the WIT Club New – can you
believe everything Lisa’s got packed
into those two weeks (if you’re coming you’re going to want to come up
for pre rally so you don’t miss half
the fun!!) By the time you get this it
will be about time for you to head out
this way if you haven’t already!!
WHAT?! You haven’t registered
and now you’re regretting all the fun
you’re going to miss!! No problem –
quick – grab the phone, give Lisa a
call, she’ll be glad to get you registered!! Then get started packing and
come on over. It’s not too late until
it’s over. We have people drop in at
the last minute each year to join us.
We don’t want anyone to miss out on
the fun!! You know you’ll be sorry if
you don’t come. Then you’ll have to
listen to stories of all the fun everyone else had!!! ~ WHAT!!! Call made
– alright!!! Now get packing!!!
Aye Mateys we be see’in ye in a
cupla weeks, eh! An’ we’ll be hav’n
fun tegetter!!
For now from the Welcome Winnie ! Happy Trails!! Stay safe!! We’ll
see you down the road!!
WIT Club & Chapter News
ALABAMA
North Alabama Travelin’ Warriors
Local Chapter
The March weather cooperated
beautifully for the North AL Travelin’
Warriors campout at beautiful Lake
Windemere RV resort in Langston,
AL. The wagonmasters did an
excellent job in selecting the site
as Windemere is a very pretty
campground with full hookups and
large, level sites. The meeting
room, which was at our disposal all
weekend, is luxuriously furnished
and has a fully equipped kitchen.
The members started arriving on
Wednesday afternoon and by Friday
evening, ten coaches had arrived
and 21 members were present
for the St. Patrick’s Day Corned
Beef potluck dinner. Our hosts had
decorated the meeting room with
green and white tablecloths and had
prepared the corned beef which all
those in attendance really enjoyed.
Following the meal, we held our
monthly meeting and then many of
us went to the central fire ring, where
Bob Fricker had prepared a roaring
campfire, to visit and tell tall tales.
On Saturday morning, we met at
a local restaurant for breakfast, then
scattered for day trips to various
nearby attractions. One favorite
was the exotic animal rescue facility
which was visited by several of our
members, and their reports made
many of us resolve to come back at
a later time. On Saturday evening,
we gathered at the 3R’s restaurant
for a meal and Sunday morning saw
everyone moving out.
Winners of the bean bag baseball tournament at the SWRR winning the Brownie Cup!
ARIZONA
Grand Canyon Winnies
State Club
By John Mollerus
The state outing was held Mar.
22-25 at Havasu Falls RV Park in
Lake Havasu City, AZ with 18 rigs
attending. Barb and Paul Smith
and Jo and Ken Gordon were
wagonmasters. Also in attendance
were
WIT’s
Western
Area
Representatives: Andy and Jeanie
Bienvenu.
From Lake Havasu City, it was
on to the Southwest Regional
Rally (SWRR) in Pahrump, NV. AZ
was well represented with over 22
coaches attending.
As far as AZ is concerned, the high
point of the SWRR was the beanbag
baseball contest. In the contest, AZ
drew a bye in the first round which
saw CA defeat NV in a strong comefrom-behind win. The playoff round
was held indoors due to high winds.
AZ had three on base in the top of
the 9th when Elliot Bartlett delivered
a homerun to make the score 14 to
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12 in AZ’s favor. We came away with
the win and the Brownie Cup trophy.
Summer is coming to AZ. Now
some of our members will head out to
WIT’s Grand National Rally in Forest
City. Others are getting away from
the summer heat and are headed to
cooler places. We meet again in late
September to finalize the planning
for October’s AZ State Rally. Rally
theme is “Celebrate Arizona’s 100th
Birthday.” Hope to see you there.
ARKANSAS
Ark A Bagos
State Chapter
By Bonnie and Ernie Kadrzynski
Our Winnebago Club’s April
campout was held at the Maumelle
Corps Park on the outskirts of
Northwest Little Rock. Most of our
campsites were along the beautiful
AR River. This is a favorite park
for many of us and we were glad
to welcome Bolte, Brandes, Ford,
Gangluff, Harris, Kadrzynski, Norris,
Perrenoud, Weaver, Wren, and
Wyble. Day visits from our fellow
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Bagos Matthews and Sims brought
smiles all around!
Our ladies had lunch out and, of
course, some quality shopping, too!
Not to be outdone, our guys also
did some guy shopping at a tool
store, Harbor Freight, and did lunch
at Homer’s Good Eats. We had a
couple of potluck dinners, one of
which was a dump or stone soup.
Everyone brought several different
cans or fresh ingredients, which
were combined with a beef base
and simmered all day. The soup was
really tasty and the desserts were
just as good!
Our club was excited to perform
a community service by volunteering
at the AR Rice Depot on Thursday.
The original, old-fashion name
is misleading. This is a central
collection and distribution site for all
kinds of foods, which are given free
to food pantries and certain school
backpack programs statewide. This
is a wonderful and important program
helping to fight hunger, with 98 cents
of each dollar donated actually
going for food purchases, along with
any food items being donated by
companies and individuals. Our club
is proud to have given support to the
Rice Depot.
We were very happy to host
Larry and Cletus Brewster from Hot
Springs Village and their new Class
A Via. After camping with us they
decided to join the Club, to which we
say, “Welcome!”
CALIFORNIA
Chardonnay Travelers
Local Chapter
By Susan Winn
Our March outing was held at
The Lakes RV and Golf Resort in
Chowchilla! This beautiful resort is a
great stopping place when traveling
north/south along Highway 99 in
California’s central valley. Golf is
included in your camping fees.
Nongolfing members enjoyed a
visit to the Fossil Discovery Center
nearby. This museum overlooks one
of the largest fossil sites in the United
States. Hundreds of fossils between
500,000 and 780,000 years old are
displayed for viewing.
A nice side trip for shoppers is the
Buchanan Hollow Nut Company just
north of the park. This is a farm that
grows, processes, and packages
pistachios and almonds. Their gift
shop offers a variety of California
products produced in the area.
Rod Thomas was recognized at
our meeting for his outstanding work
on the California State website. He
and Gaila hosted a champagne open
house in their newly purchased 2005
40’ Vectra, which is much roomier
now that they are full-timers for half
the year.
Randie and Lee Henry were
enthusiastically welcomed as new
members of Chardonnay Travelers
Club and California State WIT Club
at our meeting. Also with us for this
weekend were new members Joe
and Jo Macaluso, who joined in
February.
Good times with good friends –
what could be better?
DELAWARE
Delamarva Winnies
State Chapter
By Art Cathell
The Delmarva Winnies held their
season opening campout at the DE
State Fairgrounds in Harrington,
DE Apr. 13-15. This event was held
in conjunction with our sponsor,
Parkview RV Center, and their
annual Buddy Rally. There’s always
a lot to do at this rally ranging from
informative seminars to dessert
contests. There’s entertainment
Friday and Saturday nights and,
of course, there’s plenty to eat. In
addition to all of this, we visited a
couple of local restaurants.
We always help Parkview with
the task of preregistering attendees
and directing them to the parking
areas. This year there were 84
units, so we stayed busy for awhile.
Everything from pop-up campers to
diesel pushers attended this rally.
Our club had seven member rigs
present but some of our members
are still snowbirding in FL and
could not attend. At our Saturday
morning meeting, we discussed the
camping season which will include a
joint campout in June with our WIT
friends from the Maryland club. This
will be held at Homestead Park in
Harbeson, DE.
Check out our campout schedule
in the Who’s Inviting Travelers section
and if you are in the neighborhood,
join us at a campout.
FLORIDA
Funtime Travelers
Local Chapter
By Gayle Putman
There’s no camping experience
quite like one in a zoo. Well, not
exactly a zoo, but at the Lion
Country Safari, a drive-through
safari adventure featuring over 900
animals in Loxahatchee, FL. This is
where the Funtimers spent their April
campout weekend, in the Safari’s
adjoining KOA. The lions were very
vocal this weekend thrilling us with
their roars, day and night!
All of our meals were outdoors,
under the dining canopies, cookoutstyle, with members supplying the
sides and desserts. One evening,
for a change of pace, we ventured to
Carrabba’s for an Italian dinner.
Thursday afternoon the chapter
meeting was held. Afterward
everyone enjoyed a taco bar
luncheon and time to visit and catch
up on each other’s news. There
was lots of discussion about the
upcoming GNR and many of our
members will be making that trek to
Forest City, IA in July.
The weekend was very enjoyable
WIT Club News • 10 • June/July 2012
with drives through the Safari,
afternoon happy hours, games, and
lots of friendly banter. A fun time was
had by all!
We had a continental breakfast
before saying goodbye to our old
and new friends until the next rally.
ILLINOIS
GEORGIA
Illinois Indians
State Chapter
By Jack Slater
Georgia Winnie Rebels
State Chapter
By Theda Chambless
Our Apr. 19-22, 2012 GA State
Rally was held at the Bald Mountain
Camping Resort in Hiawassee, GA.
It was a new location for us and
comments ranged from “good” to
“great,” so we will probably use their
facilities again in 2013.
To kick off the rally, John Byrnside
furnished and prepared a “welcome
to the rally” hamburger dinner for
everyone. Fantastic! The opening
ceremony was held Thursday
morning. Seminars and lunch filled
the time until the ice cream social.
The social was sponsored by Farm
& City Insurance Services. Jamin’
with Dan held on the Pavilion porch
drew a large crowd. We all sung
along since he played and sang
songs familiar to our age group. Fred
Tomsett hammed it up with one of
Dan’s songs. He was hilarious!
Thursday night it rained steady all
night. If you have ever slept under
a tin roof, you know how good the
pitter-patter on the roof of a motor
home sounds. It didn’t dampen our
spirits, even though the motorcycle
tour had to be rescheduled for the
next day and some of the games had
to be brought inside.
After Friday breakfast, games
and seminars kept us all occupied
until the hot dog lunch inside the
Pavilion. Lots of people shopped at
the WIT Store to replenish their WIT
logo garments. An old-fashioned
cake walk (or cake hop) had a lot
of people hopping around the circle
trying to win a cake. We had 31
cakes and pies. After a delicious
dinner, we went on to the evening
entertainment.
These girls looked great in their poodle
skirts for the GA State Rally!
The Sock Hop with DJ Jumpin’
Jim Bell was really funny! Jumpin’
Jim with his Georgia Winnie Rebel
entertainers showed we didn’t need
to go outside our club to get talent.
Dan Rankin was Marty Robbins;
Lyn Brown was Minnie Pearl; John
Cowan was a young Elvis; and
Hubert Blankenship was an older
Elvis. They did a wonderful job.
Early afternoon gave us a card
game and a Pet Parade. Judges for
this important event were Marilyn
Beardsall, Tim Winterstein (Bissell
Rep), Vanessa Squires (Bissell
Rep), Mattie Goben, and Paula
Burtch. Yvonne Cowan officiated.
The winners were: Penny Hatmaker
winning first place for costume with
Belle Brown taking second place.
Maddie Rankin took first place for
best character with Molly Warner
taking second place. Each dog was
allowed to choose its own prize from
a selection on a table.
After an especially good catered
dinner, we had prize drawings and
registrations for a Prom King and
Queen contest. Wow, did we have
some good contestants. Dressed
in the finest gowns and suits of the
Fifties, they glittered all over the
place, giving competition to the
sparkling Giant Mirror Ball. Sarah
Sowers was elected Queen at
the “Very Senior Prom” and Fred
Tomsett was voted King. Lyn Brown
was runner up for Queen and Roy
Sowers for King.
Thirty-two brave IL Indians
withstood weather from Bermuda
shorts to goose down jackets
Apr. 25-29. Many tales of the winter
camping in TX, AZ, and FL filled the
air. For those who stayed home,
they had a very mild winter here in
IL. Card playing was the evening
entertainment. Plans were made for
the June Rally as well as plans for
GNR.
Members had too much to eat
Saturday morning as the Little
Egypt club cooked breakfast.
Saturday’s catered dinner was
also very generous. Gals enjoyed
a trip Saturday to ARC, a flower
nursery where the proceeds go
to the handicap. Sunday morning
goodbyes were said and plans
made to attend the IL State Rally
June 22-24 at the Iroquois County
Fairgrounds in Crescent City, IL.
KANSAS
Prairie Winnies
State Club
By Rosetta Bartels
The Eight Wonders of KS was
the topic of the opening event at the
KS State Rally Apr. 12-15 at the KS
State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, KS.
Marci Penner, founder and director
of the KS Sampler Foundation,
entertained the Winnebago and
Itasca owners who gathered to enjoy
the revived KS State WIT Rally.
A few years ago, the KS Sampler
folks polled KS citizens and named
the wonders that deserve special
recognition. That group went on to
name the eight wonders in each of
WIT Club News • 11 • June/July 2012
WIT Club & Chapter News
LOUISIANA
Bayou Winnies
Local Chapter
By Gena Wyble
Door prize winner Dan Schmidtberger at the Kansas State Rally
- that state’s first rally in over 30 years!
the eight elements of rural culture. Marci’s presentation
featured something from each of the elements. Many
of our attendees have visited many of the sites she
highlighted while camping as a group of motor home
owners.
The early birds started arriving in Hutchinson on
Tuesday and that evening we traveled to Pleasant View
for dinner at the Dutch Kitchen. Friday and Saturday
we were treated to several seminars and many of the
folks visited the Cosmosphere and the Underground
Salt Museum, two of the Eight Wonders that are found in
Hutchinson. Friday night and Saturday was the Mennonite
Central Committee’s annual MCC Sale which features
many ways to raise money for the mission work of the
Mennonites throughout the central states and around
the world. Most of the campers in the 51 rigs enjoyed the
Feeding of the Multitudes. The men gathered to watch
the auctioning of the antique cars and tractors and lots
of other stuff while the women watched the auctioning of
handmade quilts and other needlecrafts.
Sunday morning found us gathered for a finger-food
breakfast and worship service lead by our own Randall
Weller. The attendees included several motor homes
from other states as well as members of all four KS WIT
Chapters. As folks were leaving, they were asking when
and where the next rally would be.
The Bayou Winnies had a wonderful Christmas steak
dinner and exchanged thoughtful gifts. The best part of
the holiday was the friendship and fellowship shared in
this small club.
The Bayou Winnies have elected a new president and
he has shown much interest in moving this club forward.
Our first outing for 2012 began as a nice weekend.
Oh—but our mother nature decided to make this trip a
windy cold experience. Therefore on Saturday, the club
decided to pack up and go home. (Hey, you guessed it,
we cannot tolerate the cold—this is why we live in LA.)
Before packing up for home, we had a fabulous breakfast
and meeting. Hats off to our wonderful husbands who
never gave up fighting the element of wind to prepare
breakfast for the Bayou Winnies—this was an adventure
since breakfast was prepared outdoor as a true camper.
Check out the WIT Club News for our meeting
schedule and come join us for a Red Stick LA Party.
(Baton Rouge has a meaning of Red Stick).
Hope to see you at one of our outings. We love good
food and socializing.
MINNESOTA
Winnehahas
State Club
By Marcia Fabricius
The Winnehahas kicked off their 2012 season with
a Show and Tell at Pleasureland RV in St. Cloud April
20-22. Many members arrived on Thursday or before to
have work done on their coaches or to take advantage of
the dealer’s weekend special of a half-price wash job. By
Saturday there were 54 units plugged into the generators
Pleasureland so generously provided. Joining the
festivities on Saturday were 17 member units arriving by
car. The “lineup” and the hubbub in the showroom drew
a lot of attention from RV shoppers wandering in to look
around.
Representing Winnebago Industries was District
Sales Manager Brandon Dyvig, and Western Area WIT
Directors, Andy and Jeanie Bienvenu, were on hand
all weekend and provided a WIT store and WIT tour
information.
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Friday was “red shirt day,” in support of our troops.
Pleasureland gave away eight $25 prizes in a two-hour
scavenger hunt on Friday afternoon. Searchers had
to decipher obscure clues that would lead them to a
particular RV to find a hidden happy-face sticker. “I’m
new to the Winnebago family” - Journey 42E. “I’m named
for a shape” - Ellipse.
A beautiful basket filled with wine and other goodies
was donated by John and Glenda Erdman to be raffled
off. Proceeds of $120 went to the GNR soup fund. An
additional $60 was collected in freewill offerings to add
to Pleasureland’s $200 donation to the Minneapolis
Children’s Hospital.
Winnehahas trotted out their favorite dishes for a huge
potluck dinner on Friday and invited the dealership’s
employees and their families to join them. On Saturday
Pleasureland provided a light lunch as well as a great
catered dinner for the Winnehahas and the employees
and their families.
Pleasureland also arranged for seminars by Precision
Frame and Alignment and by Cal-Tex, as well as a tour
of the nearby new Freightliner facility.
By the end of the weekend, the Winnehahas had
gained six new members plus two reinstated members.
MT, for a campout at the D & R RV Park. It has been
eight years since we tried an early campout and this year
was blessed with great weather. Five units spent the
weekend, with Milt Munson and Larry and Hallie Olson
driving up on Saturday.
Saturday night we had reservations at the Grand
Union Hotel in Ft. Benton. This facility was built in
1882 on the banks of the MO River and welcomed
paddle wheel steamboats at a wharf just adjacent to
the hotel. Paddle wheelers traveled between St. Louis,
MO, and Ft. Benton hauling passengers and freight for
distribution to the West Coast. A few years back, the
hotel was purchased and totally restored to its original
décor. Looking around the Grand Union and out across
the MO, you had a sense of going back in time. A great
way to begin our summer outings.
NEW JERSEY
Jersey Seashells
Local Chapter
On Friday, April 27, eleven rigs from the Seashells
gathered at Seashore Campsites in Cape May, NJ for
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WIT Montana Wilderness
Local Chapter
By Fred Dahlman
March: To save our President, Milt Munson, from
another drive from Helena to Great Falls, six couples
made a St. Patrick’s Day trip to Helena for our monthly
meeting which was held at the Grubsteak Restaurant.
Dick and Darlene Brandt had recently arrived home from
an extended winter trip to NV and AZ just in time for Dick
to be installed as the Chapter’s Vice President. One of
the benefits for half of our members is that they have an
opportunity to shop in different stores. This leaves the
husbands time to wander around and wonder how the
credit cards are holding up.
At our February meeting, Bruce Robson and Sharyn
Homberger had joined our group and this month they
announced that they had gotten married on Feb. 29.
They are a welcome addition to our chapter and we
look forward to spending many outings with them. Three
couples have made reservations, with the possibility
of one more couple, to attend the Northwest Region
Rally in Moses Lake, WA, in May. We look forward to
again traveling to WA and spend time being entertained,
educated, and most importantly, fed fantastic meals.
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their Friendship Rally for 2012. The
group was joined by Butch and
Becky Moore, Eastern Area WIT
Representatives, as well as six other
rigs. It is always good to see new
friends as well as our members.
As always, we gathered around a
campfire to renew old acquaintances
and meet hopefully new friends.
Saturday morning after the
delicious breakfast cooked by the
men and enjoyed by all the members
and guests, the Seashells gathered
for their meeting and a talk by the
reps. Bill Wakemen had invited the
reps to talk about starting a new
chapter in the state of New Jersey. As
of this time, our Seashell Chapter is
the only active one in the state. Butch
Moore spoke about the opportunities
to experience new adventures and
activities with another chapter. We
were all reminded that it is possible
to belong to more than one chapter.
Carole Maxwell, our president,
said a new chapter would be
welcomed by the Seashells and our
members are free to join as they
wish. Our chapter always wants
to share our fun with others, so we
discussed how to continue to invite
and welcome others in our state
or as we know, from other states
to become chapter members. As
always we had a great time enjoying
our campfires and just being together,
either outside or in the rooms
provided by the campground, and
the friendships we have established
around or in them. Our goodbyes
were said on Sunday with hugs and
promises to see each other soon.
NEW YORK
Long Island WinneTascas
Local Chapter
By Arlene Schuber
Spring is here and just returned
from our first outing of the 2012
season. We had a small turnout but
had a great time. Some members
are still being snowbirds, but we
did have six coaches and three
members visit.
We arrived on Friday and were
joined by the Armstrongs, Greens,
Schubers, Ruckert Deubel and
Hoyers. We had the great building
owned by Nassau County at the
Battlerow Campground in Old
Bethpage. The Scubers, with the
assistance of the Greens, were
wagonmasters and had coffee ready
for arrivals and as each came, they
joined us in the building. Dinner
was potluck and then we spent time
catching up after the winter.
Saturday morning we had
breakfast in a bag (NO CLEANUP)
and when we were ready for our first
meeting of the year and plans for the
upcoming season were talked about
as well as our full schedule. Saturday
afternoon we had our wine, cheese
and snacks followed by a wonderfulmade dinner by the Armstrongs. It
was enjoyed by all even though it
was a big job for Skip and Marianne.
Sunday
morning
we
then
straightened up the building and
packed up our goodies and said
our goodbyes till our next outing.
While it was a light turnout, we had a
wonderful time and look forward to a
wonderful year of camping, fun, and
friendship in the coming season.
OHIO
Cardinal Winnies of Ohio
Local Chapter
By Lynda Williams
Members of Cardinal Winnies of
OH participated in the Columbus
Boat and RV Show sharing the
RV lifestyle with those attending.
We were there to promote our
Winnebago club and also to support
a fairly new OH Winnebago dealer,
RCD, located in Hebron, OH. With
the still struggling economy and high
fuel costs, it is more important than
ever for WIT clubs and WIT dealers
to join together in promoting this
lifestyle that we so enjoy. We had
WIT brochures and also our club
brochure with camping schedule
and contact information available to
encourage new WIT and Cardinal
members.
Many people, when they are
considering an RV purchase, are
not aware of the associated clubs. It
profits our groups, new owners, the
WIT organization, and Winnebago
dealers when clubs are proactive
in promoting our favorite RV brand.
It was a very rewarding two-day
experience, meeting and speaking
with people interested in RVing; you
might want to try it in your area.
OREGON
Winnie ‘Gonians
Local Chapter
By Paul Christensen
We met Apr. 19-22 at Hee Hee
Illihee RV Resort in Salem, OR,
in conjunction with our State Club
(OTWI). On Thursday evening, about
27 of us invaded the local Sizzler for
dinner. They just had to keep adding
tables, but the food was great.
Willamette Gad-A-Bouts were
hosts for the state meeting and
provided us with Friday dinner and
breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.
The Winnie ‘Gonians had 12 motor
homes present for the state meeting,
which was concerned with our
upcoming September rally.
PENNSYLVANIA
Keystone Winnies
Local Chapter
By Lorraine Plant
The Keystone Winnies chapter
kicked off the 2012 spring season
with a trip to the Rainbow Dinner
Theater in Lancaster in April. No rigs
for this outing, but an enjoyable day
of good food and a great play at the
theater.
Mother nature doesn’t seem so
sure she wants to give up on winter
WIT Club News • 14 • June/July 2012
yet. At this writing, some of our central and western
chapters had to deal with a late April snow. Many of
our Keystone members who winter in Florida may be
thinking twice about heading back to PA as quickly this
year. Keep thinking spring and with any luck, we will
have some beautiful camping weather the rest of the
season.
June is PA State Rally time and we look forward
to having all our members back from winter travels
and heading out to Centre Hall for the rally. Be safe in
your travels, enjoy the ride, and we will look forward to
seeing you soon. Until then, happy camping.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Rushmore Winnies
Local Chapter
By Connie Howard
We had our first “official” meeting of the 2012 year
at the Sturgis Pizza Hut for a noon buffet. Fifteen
members gathered to have a delicious meal and catch
up on everyone’s winter adventures. We completed
plans for the season’s camping schedule, presented
the slate of officers for the coming year (election will be
at the May meeting, installation in June) and discussed
plans for the State Meeting in Aberdeen. Lee Boyles
handed out copies of the new membership directory.
Following the meeting we toured St. Martin’s
Chapel, a lovely old Catholic Church in Sturgis, which
is in the process of being restored. The artwork,
stained glass windows, and organ in the structure are
amazing and well worth the time to visit.
TEXAS
Texas W
State Club
By Martha Callaway
The Alamo Winnies were hosts for this April 2012
Texas W State Meeting at the beautiful Guadalupe
RV Park in Kerrville, TX, deep in the heart of TX hill
country. The Alamo Winnies worked “outside the
box” to provide unusual activities for its guests. Other
chapters of the TX W helped with hosting duties, as
usual, and this sharing of hosting duties made for a
more enjoyable and relaxing time for all. The owners
of the 63 rigs on ground certainly enjoyed all of the
efforts put forth by the Alamo Winnies.
Guests at this TX W meeting were Judy Porter,
Al Buscher, and Terry and Wanda Purvis. New TX W
members were Rick and Harriet Espinoza, John and
Jane Canfield, Dan and Linda White, George and
Donna Wynn, and Donna and Katrina Rusher. Quite an
impressive group of RV’ers!
Activities started on Thursday evening with a weenie
roast at the Amphitheater by the Guadalupe River, followed
by two-buck bingo at the clubhouse. Friday night started with
a version of GNR state row parties, but this was a chapter
row party plus winetasting because this part of TX is so
well known for its many wineries. Each chapter contributed
some food item representative of their club or TX, but it
was the Alamo Winnies who hosted the winetasting. Table
decorations by the different chapters were just outstanding.
Lots of members were dressed in their boots, jeans, and
cowboy hats to add to the festivities. Beans and cornbread
and Mexican treats were the most common. This row party
and winetasting was a huge success.
Following the row party, the speaker, Ray Martinez,
made a presentation on his part in the University of TX
tower sniper tragedy in the 1960s. Mr. Martinez, an Austin
policeman at the time, was the hero who climbed the lonely
stairs to the top of the bell tower, often having to step over
people killed by the sniper. On the balcony outside the
bell tower, he encountered and killed the sniper who was
responsible for killing and injuring so many. This was a
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WIT Club & Chapter News
On Saturday, following a taco breakfast, a
representative of the Kerrville Hospice discussed
the hospice program in Kerrville. Proceeds from the
various money-raising events at this meeting will be
given to both Hospice of Kerrville and Hospice of
Uvalde. Also, Todd Bock, owner of Kerrville RV, talked
to TX W members about his RV dealership, and he
even generously paid for this Saturday morning
breakfast for Texas W members. Tom Bickers of Sky
Med made a presentation to members and then Nancy
Bickers presented a Pampered Chef demonstration.
The Saturday evening after-dinner entertainment
was a lively toe-tapping exhibit of the Hill Country
Area Square Dancers, which included our own TX
W members, Bob and Fay Eure and Dan and Linda
White, new TX W members.
Sunday morning following breakfast and an
inspirational devotional by Steve Ferguson, our TX
W chaplain, we hugged, said our goodbyes, and
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VIRGINIA
Dogwood Winnies
Local Chapter
By Donna Blanks
We had seven coaches arrive on Thursday for our
first campout of the season. Thursday night we all went
to dinner at the Mongolian Peking in Williamsburg
Friday three more coaches and two guest coaches
arrived. Some went shopping at the outlet mall while
others just enjoyed sitting in the sun catching up on
winter travels. Our hosts prepared a wonderful barbeque
dinner with all the fixings and afterwards we sat around
the first campfire of the season.
Saturday we started our day with a breakfast buffet
followed by our chapter meeting. Some of the group
played games while others went shopping. We gathered
again for social until time for our grilled hot dog dinner
and birthday cake for dessert. Some members stayed
and introduced the guests to a game of cards which they
really enjoyed while others enjoyed another campfire.
We said our farewells and thanked our hosts, the Boilers
and the Schulers, for a great weekend full of laughter.
WASHINGTON
Sun Catchers
Local Chapter
By Cathy Williams
The Sun Catcher’s April outing was at the Harmony
Lakeside RV Park located on Lake Mayfield in southwest
WA. Beautiful trees and lake views with a charming old
Community Building made for great camaraderie.
Attendees at the outing: Ann and Dave Salmon, Noni
Olsen and Lloyd Prestridge, Jill and Tim Wells, Kathy
Amberg, Mary and Dave Adolphson and Cathy and Joe
Williams.
If you can’t have fun on rainy days in western WA,
you’re living in the wrong state. The trees were leafing
out, azaleas were blooming, and gorgeous green grass
was growing faster than it could be cut.
We played games, worked on a puzzle, and enjoyed
time together in the community room. Both the potluck
WIT Club News • 16 • June/July 2012
breakfast and dinner were wonderful. Several people
went on a road trip around the area. They went to a
winery, took in downtown Mossy Rock, and saw a tulip
farm where the blossoms were starting to open.
Tim entertained us with a Show and Tell on the
history of “Black and Tan” beer. He demonstrated the
technique of pouring the two beers into the same glass
and keeping them separated. The diversity of Tim’s skills
never ceases to amaze us.
On the last evening, we gathered around a wonderful
campfire to socialize. Sunday morning the sun came
back for a pleasant drive home.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Fraser Valley Explorers
Local Chapter
By Nancy Partridge
The first outing of the year was held in March at
Camperland with eight rigs attending. The Dukes and
Sanborns arrived Thursday and did a little quality control
on some vintages from the Okanogan Valley while
reviewing the details for the weekend. Friday the other six
couples arrived and dinner was enjoyed at the Wild Cat
Grill. Saturday, after breakfast, some took advantage of
the rare sunshine to explore unique farm-based cheese,
nut, and coffee establishments in the area. Three more
couples and a couple of grandkids arrived without
coaches to join in the happy hour and potluck dinner.
It was great to see our newest members, Wayne and
Maureen Fredin and Jim and Glennis Mayhew, attend
this outing.
Meanwhile in the sunny south (aka Palm Springs),
12 FVE members and two former members gathered
to celebrate the birthdays of Nina Adams and Nancy
Partridge. What a surprise for Nancy as the Adams
and Scotts had arranged this for the day the Partridges
arrived from AZ. We all enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of
visiting (despite the dust storm) followed by a great shish
kebab barbecue and birthday cake.
Also ‘down south’, Ron Breitenstein from the FVE and
John Phillips of the San Juanderers, WA, arranged some
joint outing time between the two chapters. The golf
game amounted to only a few couples, but the Organ
Stop Pizza in Phoenix after the golf game attracted 16
from the FVE and 11 from the San Juanderers. The
following day the above-mentioned FVE and 49 from
the San Juanderers attended the lunch performance at
Barleen’s AZ Opry. We highly recommend the Organ
Stop Pizza and Barleen’s AZ Opry to anyone visiting the
Phoenix area.
The Southwest Regional Rally was attended by
six FVE coaches. It was held at the NV Treasures RV
Resort which is one beautiful resort with outstanding
landscaping. There were several interesting seminars,
including an outstanding presentation by a Las Vegas
C.S.I. who is a consultant to the TV show and the everpopular presentation by Paul and Barb Smith. Our
reporter, Hazel Robb, found the line dancing class a lot
of fun. The beanbag baseball was a little different as
there were two tournaments going on at the same time—
one a state tournament for the Brownie Cup and another
at-large tournament.
The second FVE outing in April was held at the Eagle
Wind RV Park in Aldergrove, BC (an excellent park with
a fabulous clubhouse). Twenty-one coaches (one from
the U.S.) attended this gathering plus one couple who
stayed in a suite at the park. We started the weekend
on Thursday with a Chinese takeout dinner followed by
a dice game. Friday morning after the chapter meeting,
Bob Scott and Ron Breitenstein showed us all how to
make Buddy Burners and Bucket Lights. This was
followed by a ‘golf’ competition. After practicing with
wiffle balls, we were all handed marshmallows to use
with the driver and 7 iron! A dinner was followed by a
roaring campfire. Saturday morning Ron arranged for
an insurance underwriter, David Lyons, to give us a
presentation on insurance for the RV. Catherine Gibson,
an account executive with Johnson Meier Agencies,
was also present to answer any questions. It was very
informative. Fraserway RV was having an open house,
so many of us attended to view the new RVs, especially
the 34Y Journey Express. Included in our outing were
the Nikolai’s in their new 36’ Journey with the full side
slide. After the potluck dinner that evening, Mike and
Marjorie Mould put on a karaoke night which was a lot of
fun with excellent singers in the crowd.
Check out
Who’s Inviting Travelers
campout schedules,
local chapter news
and all the latest information for
WIT Tours events on our Web site!
www.witclub.com
WIT Club News • 17 • June/July 2012
WIT Club & Chapter News
S. Florida Winnie Gators celebrate 40
South Florida Winnie Gators celebrated their 40th Anniversary at Upriver RV Resort in North Ft. Myers during their December campout. We currently have fortyfive active members. George Shaughnessy is the only
charter member who is still active and was able to give
us this information of the early days. George is also a
charter member of WIT. Former Winnebago Dealership,
Hyatt & Martin, sponsored our Chapter. The Eastern
Winnebago International Travelers representatives, Al &
Fran Scholier swore in 41 charter members December
29, 1971, Itasca was not yet part of Winnebago. Chuck
Fenn was the Director of WIT at that time and our first
Chapter President was Jim Eichorn. Many of the members had children and they formed their own Club with
officers from their group. George’s daughter Maureen
still camps with her dad.
Back then we had no problem finding a campground.
They were glad to have so many units camp. We did a
lot of dry camping on five acres owned by a member
and had to park on a grove road when it rained. . We
built a pavilion, put in a well and bought two 20 X 20 foot
tents to hold meetings. Later they bought a trailer and
fixed it up as a cook wagon with all facilities including
refrigeration, two commercial grills, oven and hot water.
The tents, stakes, poles and curtains were stored under
the trailer. For two years, with the trailer, we put on the
WIT Orange Bowl Rally on Dodge Island which is now
Miami Cruise Port. We served pancakes and sausage
every morning to about 300 people in less than an hour.
The members of the South Florida Winnie Gators were
able to get the job done in the early years and still do a
great job at all their undertakings for the Chapter, State
and WIT. Our members today come not only from South
Florida but from the west coast, the east coast and as far
away as Ocala, Ohio and Colorado.
The current president, Rick & Becky Bunn became
members of South Florida Winnie Gators thirty-five years
ago. Over the years there have been ups and downs in
membership but this chapter has always had good times
and has earned it’s name “The Rowdy Bunch” and we
look forward to a 50th birthday in 2021.
WIT Club News • 18 • June/July 2012
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Winnebago Industries News
104 dealers honored for excellence
Winnebago Industries established the industry’s first dealer excellence program in 1986 in order to
recognize select dealers for excellence in customer satisfaction. This
year, 104 dealers were honored with
the Circle of Excellence award at the
Company’s Dealer Days event in Las
Vegas. Dealers were recognized for
their excellence in customer satisfaction as it relates to the customers’
sales and service experience.
Winnebago Industries is pleased
to recognize the 104 outstanding
dealers that earned this year’s Circle of Excellence award,” said Winnebago Industries’ Chairman, CEO
and President Randy Potts. “These
dealers proved that they are the best
of the best by providing exceptional
customer service. These dealerships provide knowledgeable sales
personnel, qualified service technicians and quality warranty and aftermarket service support to customers. Their commitment to providing
excellent customer service is why
they are deserving of this award.”
Circle of Excellence scoring is
determined by rating dealers in four
categories:
A Purchase and Delivery Satisfaction Study which is direct customer feedback after the purchase of a
motor home
A Customer Satisfaction Study
which surveys customers six months
after their purchase
A Sales and Marketing Assessment that evaluates a dealership’s
sales, market share, stocking levels
and participation in product training
and the Winnebago Itasca Travelers
Club (WIT)
Following is the complete list of the 2012 Circle of Excellence award winners, including 13 first-time award winners
(indicated with an “*”).
ALASKA
Great Alaskan Holidays, Anchorage (Winnebago/Itasca)
ARKANSAS
Camping World RV Sales, LLC, North Little Rock (Winnebago)*
ARIZONA
Affinity RV Service, Sales & Rentals, Prescott (Winnebago)
La Mesa RV, Mesa (Winnebago/Itasca)
La Mesa RV Center, Tucson (Winnebago/Itasca)
CALIFORNIA
Camping World RV Sales, Bakersfield (Winnebago)
Giant RV, Corona (Winnebago)
Giant RV, Montclair (Winnebago)*
La Mesa RV, San Diego (Winnebago/Itasca)
La Mesa RV Center, Inc., Dublin (Itasca)*
Pan Pacific RV Centers, French Camp (Winnebago)
R. E. Barber Recreation Vehicles, Inc., Ventura (Winnebago)
Village RV, Roseville (Itasca)
A Service/Parts Assessment that
evaluates a dealership’s warranty/
parts inventory, service training and
certified technicians, and traveling
customer care
Since its inception 27 years ago,
three dealerships have achieved
Circle of Excellence status each
year the award has been presented.
Lazydays, Seffner, Florida
(Winnebago)
McClain’s RV Superstore, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Winnebago)
Pleasureland, Inc., St. Cloud,
Minnesota (Winnebago/Itasca)
COLORADO
Camping World RV SuperCenter, Fountain (Winnebago)
K & C RV Centers, LLC, Longmont (Winnebago)
Transwest Truck Trailer RV, Frederick (Itasca)
CONNECTICUT
Crowley RV Center, Bristol (Winnebago)
DELAWARE
Parkview RV Supercenter, Smyrna (Winnebago)
FLORIDA
Camping World of Fort Myers, Ft. Myers (Winnebago)
Camping World RV Sales, Midway (Itasca)
Camping World RV Sales, St. Augustine (Itasca)*
Harberson RV-Pasco, LLC, Holiday (Itasca)
La Mesa RV Center, Inc., Sanford (Itasca)
R.V. World of Nokomis, Nokomis (Winnebago)
GEORGIA
Camping World RV Sales, Oakwood (Winnebago)*
Camping World RV Sales, Pooler (Winnebago)
IDAHO
Camping World RV Sales, Meridian (Winnebago/Itasca)
ILLINOIS
Barrington Motor Sales, Bartlett (Itasca)
Camping World of Chicago, Island Lake (Winnebago)
Winnebago Motor Homes, Rockford (Winnebago/Itasca)
WIT Club News • 20 • June/July 2012
IOWA
Leach Camper Sales, Inc., Council Bluffs (Winnebago)
Lichtsinn Motors, Forest City (Winnebago/Itasca)
US Adventure RV, Davenport (Winnebago)
KANSAS
Olathe Ford RV Center, Gardner (Winnebago/Itasca)
MARYLAND
Beckley’s Camping Center, Thurmont (Winnebago)
Leo’s Vacation Center Inc., Gambrills (Winnebago)*
MASSACHUSETTS
Diamond R.V. Centre, Inc., Hatfield (Winnebago)
MICHIGAN
General RV Center, Mt. Clemens (Winnebago/Itasca)
General RV Center, Wayland (Winnebago/Itasca)
General RV Center, Wixom (Winnebago/Itasca)
MINNESOTA
Bullyan RV, Duluth (Winnebago)
Pleasureland RV Center - North Metro, Ramsey (Winnebago)
MISSOURI
Reliable RV, Springfield (Itasca)
Wheelen R-V Center, Inc., Joplin (Winnebago)
MISSISSIPPI
Reliable RV Center, Biloxi (Winnebago)
MONTANA
Pierce RV’s, Billings (Winnebago)
NEBRASKA
Leach Camper Sales of Lincoln, Inc., Lincoln (Itasca)
NEVADA
Camping World RV Sales, Las Vegas (Itasca)*
Findlay RV, Las Vegas (Winnebago)
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Camping World RV Sales, Chichester (Itasca)
NEW JERSEY
Colonial Itasca, Lakewood (Itasca)
Camping World of New Jersey, Lakewood (Winnebago)
NEW MEXICO
Rocky Mountain RV World, Albuquerque (Winnebago)
NEW YORK
Alpin Haus RV, Amsterdam (Winnebago)
NORTH CAROLINA
Camping World RV Sales, Statesville (Itasca)*
Tom Johnson Camping Center, Marion (Winnebago)
OHIO
Dave Arbogast RV and Boat Depot, Troy (Winnebago)
General RV Center, North Canton (Winnebago/Itasca)
Lewis Auto Sales, Inc., Dayton (Itasca)
Shafer’s Truck and RV Sales, Delta (Itasca)
OKLAHOMA
Dean’s RV Superstore, Inc., Tulsa (Winnebago)
OREGON
All Seasons RV & Marine, Bend (Winnebago)
Guaranty RV Centers, Junction City (Itasca)
Olinger Travel Homes, Hillsboro (Winnebago/Itasca)
Roberson RV Center, Inc., Salem (Winnebago)
The RV Corral, Eugene (Winnebago)
PENNSYLVANIA
Fretz RV, Souderton (Itasca)
Grumbine’s RV, Harrisburg (Itasca)
Media Camping Center, Inc., Fairless Hills (Winnebago)
Ray Wakley, Inc., North East (Winnebago)
Tom Schaeffer’s RV Super Store, Shoemakersville (Winnebago)
RHODE ISLAND
Flagg RV Rhode Island, North Smithfield (Itasca)
SOUTH CAROLINA
Camping World RV Sales, Myrtle Beach (Itasca)*
Camping World RV Sales of Charleston, North Charleston
(Winnebago)*
SOUTH DAKOTA
Spader RV, Sioux Falls (Winnebago)*
TENNESSEE
Buddy Gregg Motor Homes, Knoxville (Itasca)
Chilhowee Trailer Sales, Inc., Louisville (Winnebago)
TEXAS
Billy Sims Trailer Town – Lubbock, Lubbock (Winnebago)
Camping World RV Sales, Anthony (Itasca)*
Crestview RV Center, Buda (Winnebago)
Jack Sisemore Traveland, Amarillo (Winnebago)
McClain’s RV Superstore, Fort Worth (Itasca)
McClain’s RV Superstore, Lake Dallas (Winnebago)
Ronnie Bock’s Kerrville RV, Kerrville (Winnebago)
UTAH
Blaine Jensen RV, Kaysville (Itasca)*
Motor Sportsland, Salt Lake City (Winnebago)
VIRGINIA
McGeorge’s Rolling Hills RV, Ashland (Winnebago)
Reines RV Center, Inc., Manassas (Winnebago)
WASHINGTON
Poulsbo RV, Kent (Winnebago)
R ‘N’ R RV Center, Liberty Lake (Winnebago)
Roy Robinson Motorhomes, Marysville(Winnebago/
Itasca)
Uhlmann RV, Chehalis (Winnebago)
WISCONSIN
Horn’s Sales & Service, Sheboygan (Winnebago)
CANADA
ALBERTA
Carefree Coach & RV, Ltd., Edmonton (Winnebago)
Fraserway RV Limited Partnership, Airdrie (Itasca)
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Fraserway RV Limited Partnership, Abbotsford (Winnebago)
Okanagan Travel Land, Summerland (Winnebago)
Triangle RV Centre, Ltd., Sidney (Itasca)
Voyager RV Centre Ltd., Winfield (Itasca)
ONTARIO
Forest City Motor Homes, Ltd., Thorndale (Itasca)
QUEBEC
VR Emond, St-Nicolas (Itasca)
WIT Club News • 21 • June/July 2012
WIT News
Colonial Itasca achieves 100+ membership status
Congratulations and thank you to Colonial
Itasca in Lakewood, New Jersey for generously supporting more than 100 WIT memberships. Butch and Becky Moore, Eastern
Area Reps, were pleased to present a plaque
to Sales Consultant David Chandler (left
center) and John Lenzo, one of the owners of
Colonial Itasca - Lakewood, New Jersey. The
plaque being presented is in appreciation for
sponsoring 100+ New WIT memberships.
Member Anniversaries
Don & Nina Adams, W79325, 51 yrs
Ivan & Nell Alspaw W154013, 57 yrs
Wayne & Bev Baker W095343, 57 yrs
Bob & Carolyn Berry W84905, 60 yrs
Bob & Pat Bright W117090, 57 yrs
Jim & Ellen Brodie, W70877, 59 yrs
Jene & Helen Chadwell W137648, 50 yrs
Lee & Darlene Cooley, W141911, 54 yrs
Norm & Ruby Cornelius, W79797, 61 yrs
Dick & Joanne Davis W145658, 54 yrs
Bob & Sandy Drake, honorary, 58 yrs
Steve & Marva Dreher W110164, 50 yrs
Jim & Carvel Eaton, W93394, 64 yrs
Earl & Marilyn Gerber, W077015, 58 yrs
John & Nancy Jane Godfrey W117769, 58 yrs
Ed & Marion Graveline W089248, 57 yrs
Phil & Shirley Halstead W069815, 59 yrs
Dave & Rose Harper W79276, 59 yrs
Rich & Helen Hedke W82858, 64 yrs
Jerry & Bev Hicks W83019, 61 yrs
Dick & Beverly James, W114316, 50 yrs
Everett & Carol Johnson, W060665, 51 yrs
Bob & Joyce Kathman W60850, 58 yrs
Ray & Trudy Keller, W72388, 51 yrs
Bob & Joan Mancini W151989, 50 yrs
Steve & Linda Martin, W102169, 52 yrs
Bob & Joyce McDaniel W89001, 53 yrs
Jim & Evelyn Miranda, W38748, 51 yrs
Henry & Esther Mueller W26079, 59 yrs
Chuck & Maggie Nelson, W104014, 59 yrs
Egon & Fern Nikolai, W92557, 52 yrs
Jim & Nancy Partridge, W118108, 52 yrs
Charlie & Jo Pearson W073679, 60 yrs
Reed & Dee Perrenoud, W101926, 57 yrs
Jim & Dottie Primm W078155, 61 yrs
Ron & Gerri Pieron, W104405, 52 yrs
Les & Donna Reinert, W065442, 53 yrs
Julius & Dorothy Reisenauer, W62158, 60 yrs
Bob & Sheila Ritter, W001951, 52 yrs
Jack & Mary Russell W70322, 56 yrs
Mike & Barbara Sofarelli W127362, 51 yrs
Bob & Ellie Schlapfer W19492, 58 yrs
Rex & Judy Thompson W119454, 50 yrs
Bill & Harriet Ulrey, honorary, 64 yrs
Bob & Edythe Walter, W136017, 58 yrs
Bill & Pat Weaver W128861, 56 yrs
Rich & Sherry Wieland, W133124, 52 yrs
Maurice & Jean Wolfe W56952, 62 yrs
Send all 50 year or more anniversaries to
witclubnews@winnebagoind.com for publication. WIT Club News • 22 • June/July 2012
WIT Special Interest Clubs
WIT Club offers a variety of Special
Interest Clubs. Listed below and on
the next page are clubs available
and basic information for membership. Fill out the form on the next
page, include the necessary fees
for that club and mail to the contact
listed. Or contact the club for more
information.
ARMED FORCES VETERANS CLUB
The Armed Forces Veteran’s Club
is for all men and women who have
served at any time in any of the
armed forces. MILWIT is for military,
20 years, who are retired from any
of the armed forces. We have had
some interest in reorganizing this
club that has been inactive for a
few years. If you are a veteran who
served in any of the armed forces
and are interested in being part of
this club, please e-mail Jeanie at
andyjeanie@cox.net. (please put
Veteran’s Club on the subject line)
or call 337-983-7746. This club will
meet at GNR each year - any other
meetings would be at the discretion of club officers and members of
the organization. A reorganizational
meeting will be held during GNR on
Wednesday, July 18, 3 p.m. Please
check the program for location.
and past local chapter presidents
are eligible to join. Dues expire
annually at Grand National Rally.
Please send application and fee to
Treasurer, Ben and Pat Crabtree,
PO Box 758, Mineral Wells, TX,
76068.
For owners of Rialtas, LeSharos/
Phasars, or ‘02-’04 Vistas/SunMembers must live in their Win- stars. The dues are $10 per year
nebago Industries, Inc. motorhome with a one time initial administrafor six months or more per year. tion fee of $5, making the total for
Enclose $20 ($10 initiation fee and new applicants $15. Make checks
$5 per person annual dues) and payable to NO-TOW-BAGOS.
mail to Marilynn Waldemar, WIT Send form and check to Duane
365 Club Treasurer, 17814 Mesa L. Schwab, 2601 Cottontail Ln,
St., Hesperia, CA 92345.
Brownwood, TX 76801-8857.
Dues are $10 annually. For more
information or to join, please call
Treasurer Julia Drappo, 813-6242176 or e-mail pdrappo@gmail.
com or call Alice Broers, 641-5831280.
CLASSIC WINNEBAGO CLUB
For owners of Winnebago Industries motor homes that are 25
years or older. E-mail Jeff Barth at
classicwinnebago@comcast.net
for more information.
NETWIT CLUB
Initiation fee of $10 for new members. Annual dues of $10/year.
Decals are $3.50 each. Send your
check and form to IAWSP, c/o Ed
& Yvonne Potts, 705 Greenville CT,
Hampton, VA 23669.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF LOCAL CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
Dues are $4/year or 3 years/$10.
Patches are $2.50 each. All current
NO-TOW-BAGOS
365 CLUB
HANDICAP CLUB
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF STATE PRESIDENTS
are $5. Send check made out to
WIT Singles International Club and
completed form to Wanda Wendt,
1501 45th ST, Des Moines, IA
50311.
New member dues are 5 years/$20.
Send form and check payabe to
NETWIT Club to Dennis Graham,
The Gardens RV Village, 277 Hawthorne Loop, Crossville, TN 385555787. For more information, contact Presidents Mike & Kathy Laska
at L27mk@netzero.com or visit our
Web site at www.netwit.info.
WIT SINGLES CLUB
WIT ALLEY CATS
Membership fee $3 per person.
Make check payable to WIT Alley
Cats, and mail to Carol Hustad,
1585 Conestoga Trail NE, Swisher,
IA 52338.
MILWIT
Lifetime membership is $75 and
yearly dues are $10 and can be
sent to George Gallagher, 2105
Cardinal Drive, San Diego, CA
92123. Contact President Steve
Winner at smwinner@frontier.com
for more information or visit www.
milwit.org.
WIT DUFFERS (GOLF)
Fees are $8 per person/year. Send
registration form and dues to Junior Branson, 17039 Kettle River
Blvd, Forest Lake, MN 55025.
WIT RADIO (WITCARS)
Complete application and enclose $10 lifetime membership fee
One time fee of $10. Annual dues
WIT Club News • 23 • June/July 2012
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From previous page
(checks made out to WIT Radio) and send to Secretary-Treasurer, Leon Hoke, 1103 Mission Rd, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Lifelong membership as long as
WIT membership and amateur license are both valid.
One fee required when both husband and wife are
both licensed operators; other family members require separate fees. Upon receipt, membership card,
copy of club’s bylaws and current roster will be sent
by return mail.
WIT RODS
For members with street rods or 1980 and older classic cars or trucks. Please contact President Earl Jacobson, 319-234-0583 or e-mail Chevy38@aol.com
for more details on the group.
WIT SINGERS
We’re looking forward to the 2012 GNR! We are a
group of singers who like to have fun each year during
GNR. Does anyone have photos from past years of
the WIT Singers? Anyone interested in joining the
WIT Singers, has questions, suggestions, or photos
contact: Ann Hadel, Mike_hadel@msn.com (612)
963-1437 or WIT Singers President Mary Harms,
harmsmm@wctatel.net (641) 590-1025.
WIT LEO
For members who are retired or active Law
Enforcement Officers. For more information, contact
Terry Ellsworth at 903-447-4246 or tkellsworth@
peoplepc.com.
RED HAT WITS
Ladies enjoying life are invited to join us! Come see
us during prerally at GNR or contact Darla Lewis for
more information. 816-721-1043 or darla.lewis@
sbcglobal.net.
2012 WIT Club News
Print Schedule
Publication
Articles Due
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WIT Club News • 24 • June/July 2012
We Remember...
David M. Endicott , W98614, passed away February
15. He is survived by his wife, Dottie. He took up RVing upon retirement. Became actively involved in the
Winnegonians (Oregon), serving as Chapter President,
at one point. He also was active in the State Club,
OTWI (Oregon Travelers Winniebago and Itasca), serving as Wagon Master, 1st Vice President and in October 2011 was elected President. He also was the State
Club Web Master. Always willing to help others and
loved RVing and all that went with it. He will be greatly
missed.
Darvin Erickson, W066301, from MN passed away
April 4, 2011. He was a member of the MN Winniehahas, Southern Honkers and WIT Wings. He is survived
by wife, Shirley.
Elmar Hanken, W092020, died May 13, 2011. He is
survived by wife, Margie, three children and their families.
Harry Miller, W02053, passed away May 7. Harry is
survived by wife, Dorothy, two sons, a daughter and
four grandchildren. Harry and Dorothy were Charter
Members of WIT Club and the Chief Winnies Local
Chapter.
Vern Mueller, Madison Winnietascas Local Chapter
member, passed away March 25. Vern is survived by
two daughters and his partner, Janet Koivista. Vern was
also a member of the Wisconsin State Club and was
the clubs past Vice-President.
Ralph Owen, W083757, died April 9. Surviving are his
wife, Donna; two sons, a daughter, five grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren.
John A. (Jack) Price, W082493, passed away April 16.
Jack was a proud Korean War Air Force veteran. Jack
is survived by his wife Norma, 3 daughters and son-in
laws and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his son, John Price in April 2012. Jack and his wife
Norma have been members of the Susquehanna Winnies for 17 years.
Joanne Remington, W153741, passed away in April.
She is survived by husband, Les.
Laverne Robinson, W74122, a long time member of
Heart of Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 17.
She was well known in the state of Texas for her activities with Heart of Texas and Texas W.
Laara Shields, W100981, Passed away March 15.
Laara joined the Fraser Valley Explorers in June 2000
and was a much-loved member of the club. Laara is
survived by her husband, Pat, and four sons.
Bill Thatcher, W95696, passed away March 21. He
is survived by his daughter Cindy and his son Bobby.
His wife Jean preceded him in death in 2008. Bill was a
past President of Rambling Rose Travelers, a member
of Heart of Texas, and has attended Texas W and GNR
on many occasions.
John VanOver, W136464, died March 18. John was a
member of the Virginia Peninsula Winnie and is survived by wife Barbara, daughter Ginger, and her family.
Ash Vernholm, W076043, passed away April 30. He
had been a long-time member of WIT belonging to
Oregon chapters, Cascade Travelers, Winnie Gonians
and Williamette Gad-A-Bouts.
Send all member memorials to witclubnews@winnebagoind.com
for publication. WIT Aviators chapter for private pilots
A WIT member, and Private Pilot, Ed Daubel, believes
that many other Winnebago Industries motor home owners who are Pilots (as well as pilots in training, or thinking about training) would appreciate the opportunity to
share their experiences, socialize, and exchange ideas
about aviation and motor home traveling in general. The
many air shows around the country [ www.airshow.com ]
will provide the opportunity to Rally and socialize.
WIT is an excellent organization that caters to its
members allowing them to share their passion with oth-
er members. In this spirit, the proposed WIT Aviators
chapter will allow aircraft flight enthusiasts to share their
interests. Many Winnebago owners may be attending
the same air shows or other events and the WIT Aviators
chapter will help facilitate getting together at those.
An organizational meeting is tentatively being planned
to be held during GNR depending on the level of interest
expressed by the WIT membership. Please contact Ed
Daubel at ehde7295@gmail.com to express your interest and any thoughts about going forward.
WIT Club News • 25 • June/July 2012
Order yer fabulously
fancy shirts for arrr
Grand National Rally!
The 2012 GNR t-shirts are now available!
These Port and Company brand t-shirts are
50/50 preshrunk cotton. Available in Texas
orange with a left chest logo and GNR logo
on the back.
Sizes available:
SM (34-36), MED (36-38), LG (38-40),
XL (40-42), XXL (42-44), XXXL (44-46)
T-shirts $10
Hats $8
GNR 2012 T-shirt Order Form
Mail to WIT, PO Box 268, Forest City IA 50436
phone: 641-585-6874 fax: 641-585-6703 e-mail: rharms@winnebagoind.com
Method of Payment (Please do not send cash or combine with any other payment)
Name:
WIT#
Personal Check
Address:
Visa/Mastercard/Discover
City:
Card #________-_________-__________-_________
State:Zip:
3-digit code_______ Exp. Date __________________
Phone (Home):
We can not hold merchandise at WIT.
E-mail:
NO CASH REFUNDS. Merchandise exchange only
within 30 days of purchase. Postage & Handling: $5/
order
Please list EXACT shipping address!
QTY
(payable to WIT Store)
Description
Size
Price
MUST RECEIVE ORDERS BEFORE JULY 1, 2012
Subtotal
NO ORDERS SHIPPED AFTER THIS DATE!
IA Residents add 6% sales tax
Arrgh...Quantities are limited so
Shipping/Handling
order early for best size selection!
Total
Once they’re gone, they’rrrrre GONE!
WIT Club News • 26 • June/July 2012
Total
What You Can Expect From Customer
Service When You Come for 2012 GNR
The Customer Service Department of Winnebago
Industries, Inc. has done several things throughout
the years to make your visit with us during Grand
National Rally as pleasant as it can be.
How to Obtain Service Work:
No appointments scheduled during GNR
“weeks.”
If you need work done at the Customer Service
facility during GNR, there are several things you
should do and one of them is to sign up for service
work as soon as you get into town. We are able to
accommodate 600+ units each year and we are always
looking for new ways to make that number even better
without sacrificing the quality of our work. One week
prior to the GNR, the week during, and the week after
GNR are the weeks we do not take appointments. For
2012, those dates are July 9 – July 27. July 4 is a
company-paid holiday for all Winnebago Industries®
employees. Customer Service will be closed for work
on Wednesday, July 4.
Service contracts not accepted.
Extended policies are sold by some of our dealers.
While Winnebago Industries, Inc. does not sell
extended service contracts, we do honor those that
have been sold by our dealers except during the
month of rally. A typical contract to a company takes
two to three hours to process. During July, we do not
have the manpower to handle them. Please have
all extended warranty policy work done at your local
dealer before arrival for the rally because we will not
accept them as payment during the month of GNR.
Order parts up ahead of time.
Something else you could consider is calling us
ahead of time if you know what parts we are going to
need to repair your vehicle. Parts are one of the things
that can hold a unit up for repair. If you know what part
is going to be needed for the repair, you can call our
Appointment Line at 866-311-7133 and the service
advisor will enter the information into the computer (we
will need the serial number of your vehicle) so the parts
will be on hand. It is sometimes impossible to evaluate
what parts will be needed for a repair. Because of this,
we cannot always accommodate ordering parts ahead
until a diagnosis is done. Remember, this does not get
In order to serve as many members as possible in July, our skilled service
technicians will repair up to seven items per work order.
you in line ahead of anyone else.
Evaluate a work order immediately.
When you sign up for service work, we take a copy
of the list you created when you arrived directly to our
back counter parts people. Your repair is assigned
a Parts Analyst. He or she will try to evaluate from
your description what parts are going to be needed.
That makes it critical that you provide us with a good
description of the repairs that are needed. (For
instance, we need to know if it is the driver side, the
top, or maybe the shade above the dinette, etc.)
Limit the repairs to seven items.
We ask each of our guests to limit the number of
items that need to be repaired to seven items. Let
us handle the things you cannot get done at home.
We firmly believe in the ability of our dealerships to
accommodate you in the repair of your vehicle. We
will not do major repairs without an appointment;
therefore, having major repairs done at GNR time
is not possible. If you find it absolutely necessary to
have more than seven items, you are welcome to sign
up for the first seven and when those are COMPLETE
and the first work order is closed, start a second list of
seven items. Your unit will be returned to you for your
use until your newly assigned number comes up and
you are asked to bring your unit back over to us again.
Post the names of people to get in the following
workday.
With approximately 600 people signing up for
service work, we do not know if they will have one
WIT Club News • 27 • June/July 2012
item for repair or seven. That means it is quite a chore
to know exactly when someone will get into the shop.
Our dispatcher does an awesome job of scheduling
during this time. Every day at 3:00 p.m., a list is created
and posted in four locations: on the front door of the
Customer Service building on South 4th Street; the
Friendship Hall building located on the rally grounds;
and both restrooms located on the Rally grounds
(men’s and ladies’ sides). The list is created every
day for the next day’s work. There are two sections.
The first section states “Bring your unit at 7:00 a.m.”
This list of people will get into the shop right at 7:00
a.m. The second section on this list says, “Check with
us at 9:00a.m.” Translated, this means “we are close
to being done with some units and you are next in the
door.” (This does not mean, “You will get in right away
at 9:00 a.m., but that you are next in line.) The list is
comprised of your name and the number you were
assigned when you arrived.
Doors open at 6:00 a.m. at Customer Service.
The doors open at 6:00 a.m. for the sole purpose
of driving your unit around to the bay that it will be
worked on. Before we implemented this system, the
traffic was horrendous at 7:00 a.m. By opening the
doors early and having you bring your coach sometime
between 6:00 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. (if your name was
on the list posted the night before), we eliminate the
congestion at 7:00 a.m. and our technicians are able
to start work on your coach right at 7:00 a.m. This
does not mean we start work at 6:00 a.m.! The parts
side of the counter and the shop work still begins at
7:00 a.m.
Cell Phones.
If you have a cell phone, please make sure you
include this number on your work order when you fill
out the paper work. This lets us work on your vehicle
while you enjoy the rally. Make sure you leave the
phone on while you are away. If we have questions
regarding your repair and we cannot get a hold of you,
it could delay the repairs.
How to Obtain Parts:
Take-A-Number System for parts side of counter.
Before our “Take-A-Number System” was
implemented, the line waiting for parts snaked
through the store and right out the door. With the
implementation of our “Take-A-Number System” you
are able to visit, shop, relax in our lobby, have a cup of
coffee…whatever, while you wait for the next available
Parts Analyst. Here again, the length of time you wait
is so variable. It depends on if the people ahead of you
have easy things to look up or hard parts to look up.
Please keep in mind the “Take-A-Number System” is
for parts you are taking with you. It is not for work you
want done in the shop.
Parts you want to take with you.
We started doing this two years ago. People call
us ahead of time at 641-585-6949 and we set aside
the parts they want to take with them (as opposed to
getting the work done in the shop). When you arrive,
stop at the South 4th Street location, go to the express
lane and pick up your parts. Nice. If something comes
up and you are unable to make the rally, please call us
and let us know so we can put these parts back into
stock for sale.
Commonly needed parts.
Although we have a “Take-A-Number System” in
operation, we also have an “Express Lane.” If you were
able to find everything you needed in the retail store,
there is no need to wait for us to call your number –
just go to the express lane and check out. If you give
your “number” to the parts analyst, we will know to skip
that number when it comes up on the “Take-A-Number
System.” We have also created another whole store in
the Friendship Hall building. The store is stocked with
the most commonly sold parts in the past year. We
staff this store with temporary help hired specifically
for GNR. They will be unable to assist you in looking
up parts at the Friendship Hall building.
Additional people on board.
We hire temporary part-time people (usually college
students) to assist the full-time staff. These TPT
people are assigned the jobs they can easily handle
with a minimum of training. This frees our full-time
staff to dedicate their entire workday assisting you in
finding your parts. We also “borrow” people qualified
to look up parts from other departments. Our parts
analysts in the Customer Service building average 16
years experience in the RV parts industry.
You would think with all this preplanning, ordering
ahead, and hiring of extra people, everything would
go smoothly. And, for the most part, it does. There
are a few times things go wrong, but the best reason
it works is because we have the “Best Customers on
Earth.”
The staff at Customer Service looks forward every
year to welcoming our longtime friends back again.
Take care of yourselves and we will see you with
smiles on our faces in July 2012!
WIT Club News • 28 • June/July 2012
Prerally & Rally Tours at
Grand National Rally 2012
Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland Athletics
Sunday, July 15
Departure Time: 9:00 a.m. Meet at Red Barn
Return Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $66 per person
Calling all baseball fans! We’re taking you out to the
ball game! Enjoy a 1:10 p.m. game at Target Field,
Minnesota’s outdoor stadium featuring Minnesota vs.
Oakland. Lunch is on your own in or around the stadium.
It is recommended to bring a snack for the ride home.
DON’T WORRY! YOU WILL BE BACK JUST IN TIME
FOR OPENING CEREMONIES!
Amish Country in Northeast Iowa
Friday, July 13
Departure Time: 6:30 a.m. Meet at Red Barn
Return Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $45 per person
Step back in time and experience the lifestyle of Old Order
Amish. Learn about the Amish culture from your step-on tour
guide as you visit several area homesteads and businesses.
Amish facts and folklore will be shared with the group and
Amish business owners will welcome you to shop their stores to
see what they have to offer. Lunch is included on this trip. Must
have a minimum of 40 people for this trip.
Mall of America
Thursday, July 12
Departure Time: 8 a.m. Meet at Red Barn
Return Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person.
Shop ‘til you drop at the Mall of America in Bloomington,
MN. Boasting over 520 stores and 50 restaurants there is
sure to be something for everyone. Plus, enjoy no sales
tax on clothing or shoes! Lunch on your own. Must have
a minimum of 40 people for this trip.
WIT Club News • 29 • June/July 2012
Discover Faribault, MN
Friday, July 13
Departure Time: 7:30 a.m. Meet at Red Barn
Return Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $40
Tour the Cathedral of our Merciful Saviour, the first Cathedral
in the USA, then on to Paradise Center for the Arts for a tour
of the historic theatre and art gallery. You will also learn about
and sample blue cheese that is manufactured in the caves of the
Faribault Dairy. Lunch is at a renovated historic train depot. Tour the historic, 150-year old
campuses of Shattuck St. Mary’s School and the State Academy for the Deaf. Lastly, you will
tour the Faribault Woolen Mill Company, makers of the finest wool blankets in the world. It is the
oldest privately owned business in Minnesota. Must have a minimum of 40 people for this trip.
Kayak/Canoe Float
Friday, July 13
Departure Time: 8:00 a.m.
Return Time: 11:00 a.m. depending on river current speeds
Cost: $25 per person
Enjoy a float down the Winnebago River with river guides Dick and Mikki Dodge,
W085413. This will be a VERY small group due to limited canoes and kayaks this
year. Two people per canoe, one person per kayak. Bring your own water, soda,
snacks, and toilet paper. Transportation provided to and from event. Trip refundable
in the event of cancellation due to water levels being too low or high or weather.
Meet at 7:30 a.m. at shuttle bus to get a ride to the starting point.
Bike Ride to Pilot Knob State Park
Sunday, July 15
Departure Time: 10:00 a.m.
Return Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
Enjoy a scenic bicycle ride to Pilot Knob State Park. Bring your own bicycle and water
bottle and meet at the merry-go-round on the rally grounds. This trip has an experienced
guide and is for all levels of riders. Meet with Park Ranger, Deb Coates, and take time to
explore. Boxed lunch is included.
Alternative Energy & Farm Tour
Thursday, July 19
Departure Time: 9:00 a.m. Meet at Red Barn
Return Time: 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
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This tour of north Iowa will show you a few ways local communities are trying different
farming methods. First visit Poet Ethanol for a plant tour. Learn about current production
and the future of this industry. We’ll visit a local wind farm to find out what all of these
windmills really are and learn more about this alternative energy source. Lunch is at the
Wooge Conservation Farm. Next visit Mt. Valley Winery to see the grapes and actual
process. Tour provided by family members who started Forest City’s own winery. The
last stop will be at a farm where crops and hogs are raised.
WIT Club News • 30 • June/July 2012
Historical Architecture in North Iowa
Thursday, July 12
Departure Time: 8:00 a.m. Meet at Red Barn
Return Time: 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $55
Visit the famous Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA, the site of the last
concert for Rock and Roll legends Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and
Ritchie Valens. Includes a narrated tour, video presentation, music for
dancing, and free time. The next stop is at Mason City, IA’s, “Z Garden
at Rancho Deluxe.” Enjoy a fun and quirky garden completely made
out of recycled materials.
Experience a big city atmosphere with casual fine dining at The
Quarry for lunch. Enjoying Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture with
tours at the newly restored
Historic Park Inn & Hotel
and The Stockman House
will complete the day. Must
have a minimum of 40
people for this trip.
REGISTRATION FOR 2012 GNR TOURS
NameWIT#
Cellphone #
E-mail address
Tour_____________________@$_________ Number of seats_______ Total $______________
Tour_____________________@$_________ Number of seats_______ Total $______________
Tour_____________________@$_________ Number of seats_______ Total $______________
Tour_____________________@$_________ Number of seats_______ Total $______________
Tour_____________________@$_________ Number of seats_______ Total $______________
Total Cost $_______________
Full Payment with Registration Form - Nonrefundable
Personal Check ___ Visa ___ Mastercard ___ Discover ___
Card # __________-__________-__________-__________ Exp. Date_______ 3-digit code_______
Please write separate checks for each tour due to availability. Make checks payable to WIT in U.S.
currency and mail with this form to 2012 GNR, PO Box 268, Forest City, IA 50436.
WIT Club News • 31 • June/July 2012
GNR Volunteers, we need YOU!
VOLUNTEERS are not paid - NOT because they are WORTHLESS, but because they are PRICELESS. -unknown
How do you volunteer?
Read through the volunteer job descriptions and select the one that best suits you. Then fill out the registration form below.
What is the deadline for volunteering?
No deadline date, but call the WIT office after June 30,
2012, if you would like to sign up for a volunteer position.
When do you pick up assignments?
Volunteer assignments can be picked up during
registration, see back of yellow registration card for
times, or go to the volunteer tent on the NW side of
Section B where the IAWSP and IALCP park (across
from River Oaks/Area Rep Parking). You may also
change assignments at this location.
NOTE: If you volunteer and wish to participate in
craft classes, microwave/convection seminars or special building tours, complete the registration forms and
submit together with this registration. This enables us to
schedule your events so you will have the opportunity to
participate in events of your choice.
•If you plan to arrive before GNR begins and would
like to help with prerally volunteer positions contact Lisa
Cronkwright by e-mail at lcronkwright@winnebagoind.
com or call 641-585-6464.
2012 Grand National Rally Volunteer Positions:
TRAFFIC CONTROL
Bring a lawn chair, umbrella and water. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11-THURSDAY, JULY 19. 2-HOUR SHIFTS.
MICROWAVE/CONVECTION
SEMINAR ASSISTANT
Job requires standing. MONDAY &
TUESDAY, JULY 16-17
PEOPLE MOVER CONDUCTOR
YOUTH PROGRAM
Requires sitting. MONDAY,
JULY 9-THURSDAY, JULY 19.
2-HOUR SHIFTS. Push a buzzer to
let the tractor drivers know when to
pick up and/or drop off passengers.
Requires standing and walking.
MONDAY-THURSDAY EVENING.
Assist Youth Director by chaperoning
off-rally ground events. Rally ground
duties are available also.
ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITION
2-3 HOUR SHIFTS. Direct spectators
to entrance and inside on Tuesday
morning, Wednesday all day and
Thursday morning.
MISCELLANEOUS
Must be willing to do any job as
needed. MONDAY, July 9-THURSDAY, July 19.
2012 GNR Volunteers
•This registration will not be processed prior to receiving your 2012 GNR registration•
WIT No.
Date of arrival in Forest City
Name Name
1st Choice
1st Choice
2nd Choice
2nd Choice
Please mail to: 2012 GNR, P.O. Box 268, Forest City, IA 50436
WIT Club News • 32 • June/July 2012
July 15-20,
2012
Arrival Date:
2012 Grand National Rally
Registration Form (Please print)
NameWIT No.
Spouse/CompanionTelephone No.
Address Cell No.
CityState ZIP
First time attending GNR?
# of GNR’s attended
E-mail address*
Unit Serial # (12 or 17 digits)
Number of Slides?
*confirmations will be e-mailed to this address
Do you have a permanent attachment adding to the total length of coach? Yes__ No__
Please mark your parking preference - any RV may park in any row. IF A PREFERENCE IS NOT INDICATED, YOU WILL BE
ASSIGNED TO THE STATE ROW AS LISTED IN YOUR ADDRESS. (All electric sites except dry camping)
30 AMP PARKING:
MERCHANTS ROW
SPECIAL INTEREST CLUB ______________________
50 AMP PARKING:
L
FU L SECTION C-50
WIT CRAFTS ROW
STATE ROW____________
FULL SECTION E
LOWER D
ERA/VIEW/NAVION/REYO/VIA
HANDICAP CLUB
HANDICAP, NON-CLUB MEMBER
TOWABLE
DRY CAMPING
Please notify Lisa for special needs consideration.
MUST have proof of disability, e.g. photocopy of parking permit.
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF WIT AND ARRIVE IN A WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES PRODUCT TO PARTICIPATE
PRINT guest first and last name (attending in your unit) as they want it on their badge. See Youth form for children.
PARKING AREA DESCRIPTIONS
ALL STATE ROWS, SPECIAL CLUBS, MERCHANTS ROW AND WIT 365 CLUB–Open only to members of the 365 Club (Those living in
CRAFTS ROW WILL BE PARKED IN ELECTRIC SITES. ALL SALES their unit at least six months out of the year.)
WILL BE CONDUCTED IN FRIENDSHIP HALL, MERCHANTS ROW WIT RADIO CLUB–Open only to members of WIT Amateur Radio.
OR CRAFTS ROW ONLY.
NETWIT CLUB–Computer Club members
MERCHANTS ROW–An area set aside for WIT members, staying in WIT RODs–Open to members of WIT RO.Ds Club.
coaches from which they sell only COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED ar- CLASSIC WINNEBAGO CLUB–Winnebago & Itasca coaches at least
ticles. Sales are subject to Iowa Sales Tax. Contact Lisa Cronkwright, 20 years old.
GNR Coordinator, 641-585-6464, for more information on Merchants WIT HANDICAP CLUB–Members of the Handicap Club will be given
Row. Add $5 to Registration Cost. 17 ft. x. 40 ft.
first consideration in the handicap parking area. Handicap parking is
WIT CRAFTS ROW–An area set aside for WIT members, staying in their extended to members who have physical impairments preventing their
coaches from which they sell only HAND CRAFTED articles. Sales are participation in activities unless parked in the Handicap Areas.
subject to Iowa Sales Tax. Contact Lisa Cronkwright, GNR Coordinator, STATE ROW–You may park in any state row.
641-585-6464, for more information on Crafts Row. Add $5 to Registra- ERA/Navion/View/Reyo/Via–ERA, Navion, View, Reyo and/or Via only
tion Cost. 17 ft. x 40 ft.
TOWABLE–SunnyBrook or Winnebago brand towable product.
MILWIT CLUB–Open only to members of the MILWIT Club who are ac- LOWER D–Large sites/30 amps. Limited number available
tive or retired military and their spouses.
SECTION E–Large sites/50 amps Limited # available
WIT SINGLES CLUB–Singles only.
SECTION C-50– 70 ft. x 35 ft. 50-amp sites, car parking available next
WIT LEO CLUB–Open only to members of WIT LEO, past and present to coach. Limited # available.
law enforcement officers.
DRY CAMPING– (NON-ELECTRIC AREA) Generators may run from 7
NO-TOW BAGOS CLUB–owners of Rialtas, LeSharos/Phasars or '02- a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
'04 Vistas/Sunstars.
NO CAR PARKING NEXT TO UNIT EXCEPT IN HANDICAP AREA & SECTION C-50
SPECIAL PARKING PERMIT TO BE DISPLAYED IN VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES
2012 GNR RALLY FEE–NON-TRANSFERABLE
ALL FEES ARE PER UNIT.
CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE E-MAILED AS REGISTRATIONS ARE RECEIVED
ALL FEES MUST ACCOMPANY THIS REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION POSTMARKED:
ON OR BEFORE MARCH 31, 2012
AFTER APRIL 1, 2012
$165
$175
Section E
L
$175
FUL
$185
L
FUL
Section C-50
$225
L
FUL
$95
$235
L
FUL
$105
All 30 amp sections
Dry Camping
Mail payment and registration form to: 2012 Grand National Rally, P.O. Box 268, Forest City, IA 50436.
Method of Payment:
Personal Check
VISA
MasterCard
Discover
Card No. ______________-__________-____________-_______________ 3-digit code _________Exp. Date
Signed__________________________________________ Date
CANCELLATION POLICY ACCEPTANCE
I have read and understand the cancellation policy as stated at the bottom of this page.
SignedDate
Application for Participation in Merchants and Crafts Row for the 2012 Grand National Rally
Your Company Name (if applicable)
List products and brand of items you wish to sell:
Merchant and Craft Row parking is based on seniority.
Cancellation Policy
• A $35 fee will be charged for ALL
cancellations.
• If you cancel after June 15, 2012, 50%
of the registration fee will be retained UNLESS we are able to fill your
electric site. In the event it is filled,
we will keep $35.
• 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.
• If WIT is not notified of your cancel-
lation by July 11, 2012, the entire
registration fee is retained.
• In the event of death of a spouse, the
entire fee will be refunded.
• Registration fees and/or refunds cannot be transferred to another unit or
WIT event.
• Vacancies must be filled from prerally cancellations before refund is
issued.
• If WIT is unable to park your RV on
the rally grounds AND alternate
parking is provided, refund is the
difference between dry camping and
electric fees.
• 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: 2012 Grand National Rally, P.O. Box
268, Forest City, IA 50436.
GNR Emergency Phone Contacts:
• WIT Rally Office, 641-585-6874,
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
• Winnebago Industries Security,
•
641-585-6801, after 4 p.m.
Forest City Police, 641-585-2113, 24
hours
2012 GNR Youth Preregistration
SEND NO MONEY NOW - PREREGISTRATION INFO ONLY
PRINT first and last name as child wants it on his/her badge and list age. A Youth Program registration fee of $30 per
child is payable at the time of the Youth Program Registration on Monday, July 16, 2012, 9 a.m.-Noon in the Youth Tent.
NOTE: Youth must be preregistered to attend Adventureland Park trip. Trip costs an additional $10. All program fees
due at time of registration on Monday, July 16.
Adventureland Park Trip
Child's NameAge
I wear t-shirt size: (adult sizes) Child's NameAge
I wear t-shirt size: (adult sizes) Child's NameAge
I wear t-shirt size: (adult sizes) Child's NameAge
I wear t-shirt size: (adult sizes) S
M
L
XL
M
L
XL
M
L
XL
M
L
XL
Adventureland Park Trip
S
Adventureland Park Trip
S
Adventureland Park Trip
S
Parent/Grandparent NameWIT No.
Yes, I want to chaperone for the Youth Program.
Due to limited space and the additional ticket price, any volunteer who wishes to join the group must pay an additional
$15 to attend the Adventureland Park trip.
For more information regarding Adventureland Park, please visit www.adventureland-usa.com.
GNR Blood Drive
WIT members are giving people and your clubs
and chapters show that by your work and donations. WIT Club would like to join our efforts during GNR to host a blood drive. By hosting a blood
drive, WIT Club will demonstrate our commitment
to community health needs while helping to ensure that an adequate blood supply is available at all times for anyone who needs it.
Giving blood is safe, simple and helps save lives. Each pint of blood that is donated may be helping as many
as three people. The American Red Cross is the largest single provider of blood in the country. They provide
blood to 3,000 hospitals across the country. About 38,000 people need blood each day in the United States.
Those people count on volunteer donors to give them a chance at life.
Please e-mail Lisa Cronkwright at lcronkwright@winnebagoind.com to express interest in either volunteering during the blood drive or participating by being a donor. We need to schedule appointments so please sign
up. Check your GNR program for the blood drive times and more details for the event to be held Monday, July.
Please use the shuttle service to the United Methodist Church. Don’t use e-mail? Complete and return this form
to Lisa. 2012 GNR, PO Box 268, Forest City, IA 50436
Name__________________________________________________________________
WIT #___________________________________________________________________
WIT Club News • 35 • June/July 2012
WIT Tours
Army Kingsley - Lincoln Memorial
Geri Frank
John and Marlyn Fischer
Washington DC Rally
WASHINGTON D.C.
SEPTEMBER 25-OCTOBER 2
PATRIOTISM...HISTORY...HONOR...
September 25 – October 2, 2012
discover the majesty of our national monuments, the beauty of our parks with wit tours on the 2012
washington dc rally. impressive architecture, national monuments, museums and the newly renovated
ford’s theatre make this a tour you will not want to miss.
we have selected the ideal location for your seven-night stay while touring the nation’s capital, cherry
hill campground, the closest rV park to washington, d.c.
Your rallY price will include camping fees with
full hook ups and the following highlights:
✭ Rally Orientation and Welcome Dinner
✭ US Capitol Visitor Center and Guided Tour of US Capitol
✭ Supreme Court and Library of Congress–drive by tour
✭ Lunch at Pier 7 Restaurant
✭ National Cathedral–Guided tour
✭ Arlington National Cemetery tram tour
✭ Marine Corps Memorial
✭ Ford’s Theatre and Peterson House Tour
✭ Tour of Kennedy Center with lunch at Kennedy Center Cafe
✭ National WW II Memorial
✭ Lincoln Memorial, FDR Memorial
✭ Vietnam and Korean Memorials
✭ Newseum - five centuries of news history presented high tech
✭ Lunch at the Newseum
✭
✭
✭
✭
✭
Smithsonian Institute
Guided tour of Alexandria
George Washington’s Mt. Vernon
Farewell Dinner
Continental Breakfast prior to departure
the washington d.c. rallY is comprised of
suBstantial walking and is not suitaBle for
small children or the handicapped.
2012 rally price
1 unit/2 people ............................ $ 2,100.00
1 unit/1 person ............................ $ 1,295.00
guest ............................................ $ 1,050.00
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.
WIT Club News • 36
US Capitol tour
this event is subject to change without prior notice due to
circumstances beyond our control, or for the best interest of the
participants.
Your rally fee also includes camping fees, rally hosts, motorcoach
transfers,
meals, admission to attractions noted in itinerary,
• June/July
2012
taxes and gratuity.
all tours of federal Buildings are subject to availability.
WIT TOURS will lead you there!
• Imagine yourself enjoying the beauty of one of
the most incredible places on earth!
• Imagine yourself on an unforgettable journey
aboard the Scenic Railway of the World
experiencing cascading waterfalls, sky high
trestles, historic sites and spectacular scenery!
• Imagine yourself relaxing in comfort while
cruising pristine lakes and rivers!
July 2-11, 2012
2012
Price
2012
Price
1 unit 2 people: $6,600
1 unit 1 person: $4,150
Each guest: $3,050
Banff National Park is an untamed territory that begs to
be explored. Wild animals roam the valleys, eagles soar
over the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and pure water
streams into rivers from 1,000 glaciers. Your tour will
include an 9-night stay at Spring Creek RV Campground
in Canmore, Alberta located 14 miles from Banff
National Park.
1 unit 2 people: $2,500
1 unit 1 person: $1,550
Each guest: $1,050
Washington State Caravan
August 21-September 17, 2012
2012
Price
1 unit 2 people: $4,750
1 unit 1 person: $2,775
Each guest: $2,275
er 5 –October 3, 2012
Start out
seeing the best of what Washington
Seattle Skyline
State has to offer from beautiful mountains
to whale watching to the excitement of
Pike Place Market in Seattle. Journey on to
Mossyrock, WA to visit Mt. Rainier National
Park and the Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic
Monument with the journey completed in
Warrenton, OR 28 days later.
Mt Rainier
New
England
Caravan
Washington
State
Caravan
The New England Caravan begins on the western
– september5-October
18, 2012
edge of Vermont, traveling east, crossingAugust 22
September
3, 2012
WIT Tours on Wednesday,
through New Hampshire,JoinSouthern
Maine,August
and22, 2012, at the Yakama • Hurricane Ridge
• Victoria Canada City Tour (Passport required)
Nation RV Resort in Toppenish, WA to begin your journey up the
down into Eastern Massachusetts
withmountain
a triprange, crossing the North
• Butchart Gardens & lunch, Royal BC Museum
eastern side of the Cascade
days 20-23 Mossyrock, Wa
Cascades highway through the Okanogan National Forest into
into Connecticut. WIT Tours
begins
this
popular
1 unit 2 people: $4,200
• Mt. Rainier National Park & lunch
the dairy and flower regions of the Mt. Vernon area. Moving to
• Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, IMAX Theater
you willcruise
travel to Victoria Canada (passport
caravan in Colchester, the
VTOlympic
withPeninsula
a dinner
1 unit 1 person: $2,450
day
required) by ferry for a day trip. Your caravan will end on the Washaboard the Spirit of Ethan
Allencoast
onallowing
beautiful
Laketo travel the Pacific •daysFree
24 - 27 Warrenton Or
ington/Oregon
the opportunity
Each guest: $1,775
• Astoria guided tour, Astoria Column, lunch
Coast on your way home.
Champlain.
2012
Price
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ch they
with
utiful
July 15-September 2, 2012
The Candian Rockies & Calgary Stampede
England Caravan
of
hire,
with a
Alaska & the Yukon Caravan
Ken, Gloria and Roger
Grand Circle Caravan
• Whale Watch Boat trip
days 20-24 Foxboro, Ma
• Plimoth Plantation
• Mayflower II
• Boston city tour
• Old North Church behind the scenes
• Lunch at Cheers
• JFK Presidential Library & Museum
• U.S.S. Constitution
days 25-28 Mystic, Ct
• Newport, RI Mansion Tour
• Fort Adams National Historic Site
• Battleship Cove, Falls River
• Mystic Seaport
• Farewell Dinner
day 29 - departure
September 5-October 2, 2012
2012
Price
1 unit 2 people: $4,000
1 unit 1 person: $2,395
Each guest: $1,775
2012 Rally Price
Caravan highlights inClude:
days 1-2 toppenish, Wa
• Orientation and welcome dinner
• Yakama Nation Cultural Center
• Toppenish City of Murals
days 3-5 leavenworth, Wa
• Aplets & Cotlets Country
Store
• Summer Theater and dinner
• Bavarian Village
day 6 twisp, Wa
• Overnight stay
days 7-9 anacortes, Wa
• Ferry to San Juan Islands,
State Ferries
lunch
• Whale Watching Excursion
• War Birds Flying Heritage Museum
• Boeing Factory Tour, lunch
days 10-15 Kent, Wa
• Seattle waterfront
• Hiram Chittenden Locks cruise
• Pike Place Market
• Museum of Flight
• Tillicum Village Salmon Dinner
• Space Needle, lunch
• Pacific Science Center, IMAX
• Columbia River Maritime Museum
• Fort Clatsop
• Cranberry Bog
• Free Day
• Farewell Dinner
day 28 departure day
The vast land of the Grand Circle is yours to explore – from the,high red rock
canyon walls of southern Utah to the higher elevation of the awe-inspiring
Washington - Ballard Locks
North Rim. Travel off the beaten path to one of the most photographed
iMPOrtant: identifiCatiOn is neCessary fOr CustOMs
landscapes in America, Monument Valley, a traditional
Navajo
homeland.
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will tour Canyonlands, Arches National Park, Zion
National
Park, When
Bryce
Canyon,
states and Canadian bOrder.
cliffs, magical slot canyons, gorges and mesas - each offering a unique treasure
of color, vistas and timeless beauty.
2012 Caravan Price
WIT Club News • 37 • June/July 2012
1 unit/2 People: .........................$ 4,750.00
1 unit/1 Person ..........................$ 2,775.00
guest...........................................$ 2,275.00
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.
Caravan price includes caravan hosts, Tailenders, camping fees,
meals, bus transfers, and admission to attractions included in the itinerary, taxes and gratuity.
touchstones from Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland,
Estonia, Greenland, Aland, Faroe Islands, German speaking
Europe, and the Netherlands.
Shop Nordic Treasures
The Nordic history and heritage are alive from the
Clog Shop and the Import Shop to the Sølje Shop and the
General Store. Unique and fascinating shops abound in the
International Marketplace. Buy silver jewelry, Norwegian
sweaters, authentic Scandinavian gifts, fine art and souvenirs.
Enticing Fare
The cuisine cannot be matched — And you won’t find such
a wide variety of authentic Scandinavian food anywhere else
in North America. People come to Norsk Høstfest just for the
superb fare! Choose from four sidewalk cafés, the Scandinavian
Kitchen, Swedish Bakery and many more. Indulge in such
culinary favorites as Danish Aebelskivers, Lutefisk, Lefse, OofDa Tacos, Rice Pudding, Swedish Meatballs and Viking-on-aStick.
The Experience
Feel the warmth of the Scandinavian hospitality at
Norsk Høstfest as you meet and make new friends. There is a
tradition of introducing yourself with, “Hi, and where are you
from?” And you’ll hear it often. If you participate and ask the
right person, that person being the “Mystery Viking,” you’ll
win $100! A surprise and potential new friend is around every
egion, you’ll discover a rich and diverse history, culture and landscape.
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St. Louis, MO
• Follows the Mississippi River from
its humble headwaters in the north
woods of Minnesota to the Gulf of
Mexico.
• Travel along the Great River Road
and through the 10-state region to
discover rich and diverse history,
culture and landscape.
River Road Caravan
September 16-October 23, 2012
2012
Price
Norsk Hostfest
Day 24-25: Vicksburg, MS – National Military Park Tour, Historic Tour of Vicksburg to
include lunch, the Old Courthouse Museum, Cedar Grove Mansion.
Join the fun at North America’s Largest Scandinavian
Day 26-28: Natchez, MS – Historic Plantation Home Tour to include lunch, tour ofFestival! Norsk Hostfest is an annual festival held
Frogmore Plantation, and free day.
each fall in Minot, North Dakota. Tens of thousands
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reasons to take in this rally!
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registration form found on the Web at www.witclub.com or in
WIT Club News.
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✭ US Capitol Visitor Center and Guided Tour of US Capitol
✭ Supreme Court and Library of Congress–drive by tour
✭ Lunch at Pier 7 Restaurant
✭ National Cathedral–Guided tour
✭ Arlington National Cemetery tram tour
✭ Marine Corps Memorial
✭ Ford’s Theatre and Peterson House Tour
✭ Tour of Kennedy Center with lunch at Kennedy Center Cafe
✭ National WW II Memorial
✭ Lincoln Memorial, FDR Memorial
✭ Vietnam and Korean Memorials
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1 unit/2 people ............................ $ 2,100.00
1 unit/1 person ............................ $ 1,295.00
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all tours of federal Buildings are subject to availability.
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DC Rally. Impressive architecture, national
monuments, museums and the newly
renovated Ford’s Theatre make this a tour
1 UNIT 2 PEOPLE ..........................$4,500.00
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Lincoln Center.
Day 2 – Radio City Music Hall, Midtown Sightseeing Tour to
include a walk through St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller
Center, New York’s Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Subway to Upper West Side, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, V & T
Pizza.
Day 3 – Grand Central Station, Metropolitan Museum of Arts,
evening dinner, Broadway Show.
Day 4 – Free Day to relax, tour New York on your own, or
maybe take in a Broadway Show on your own.
Day 5 – Katz’s Delicatessen for lunch on your own, tour of the
Lower East Side Tenement Museum, Broadway Show.
Day 6 – The Statue of Liberty Museum and Promenade, Ellis
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.
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1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway
musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing,
irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Other Broadway Shows will be announced in
the spring of 2012.
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October 4-12, 2012
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colored hot air
balloons in the same place on a perfect October
morning, have them rise all at once into New
Mexico’s impossibly blue sky, and you have one
of the man-made wonders of the world. This
is why you will not want to miss out on all the
fun and activities we have planned for the 2012
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.
1 unit 2 people: $2,200
1 unit 1 person: $1,280
Each guest: $1,000
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The price and events for the 2012 New York Rally are subject to
change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control, or
for the best interest of the participants.
1 unit 2 people: $4,200
1 unit 1 person: $2,550
Each guest: $1,800
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In and Around Las Vegas NEW!
October 19-24, 2012
In2012
and 1Around
unit 2 people: $1,950
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Price
Las Vegas
Each guest: $900
Fremont Street Experience, photo courtesy of the Las Vegas
Convention and Visitor Center.
From a dusty railroad town in the middle of nowhere, Las Vegas
has grown into one of the world’s premier tourist destinations. Once
October 19 - 24, 2012
Conservatory of the Bellagio, erupting Volcanoes at the Mirage, and
the famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign.
shunned as “Sin City” and considered beyond the pale of respectable Day 2 – Your City Tour of Las Vegas will include the famous Las
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and Marie’s greatest hits in a multimedia spectacle.
2012
Price
Your ”IN AND AROUND LAS VEGAS TOUR” will take you
into the world of bright lights and beyond. You will not
only learn about the mob history of Las Vegas, visit some
of the major hotels, and see the top tourist sites in the
city, you will also travel by luxury motor coach to Lake
Mead for a luncheon cruise on an original Mississippistyle paddlewheel boat, tour the mighty Hoover Dam
in all its majesty, the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and
Botanical Cactus Gardens, and tour one of the Mojave
Desert’s most beautiful attractions, Red Rock Canyon.
NEW! Palm Springs Getaway
October 28-November 4, 2012
1 unit 2 people: $1,875
1 unit 1 person: $1,100
Each guest: $850
Palms Springs Getaway
WIT members will stay 5 nights at the beautiful Oasis Las Vegas
Resort, surrounded in a luxurious setting with waterfalls, winding
date palms, white sand beaches, crystal clear lagoon swimming
areas, pool side cabanas and an 18-hole professional putting course
on natural greens.
Rose Parade Rally
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2013
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Day 1 – Welcome social and dinner – Neon Lights Tour to include
the Fremont Street Experience, spectacular water fountains, the
1 Unit 2 People ............................$1,950.00
Millions of spectators in person and on television will once again
1 Unit 1 Person ...........................$1,175.00
1 unit 2 people: $1,850
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October
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Convention and Visitor Center.
1 unit 1 person: $1,165
Parade showcases
a New Year’s festival like no other! From insider
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hookups at the beautiful Oasis Las Vegas Resort, admission to attractions
is known for its crystal blue skies, year-round sunshine, stun-
noted in itinerary, 3 evening meals, 1 lunch, 1 continental breakfast,
motor coach transportation to events, 2 Las Vegas Shows, taxes and
gratuity.
The price and events for the 2012 IN AND AROUND LAS VEGAS TOUR
are subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond
December 28, 2012 – January 2,
2013
our control, or for the best interest of the rally participants. If VEGAS! THE
Pasadena, in sunny southern California, each year
▶ Rose Parade SHOW
floats - and the Donny and Marie Osmond Show are cancelled prior to
this event,
hosts The Tournament of Roses to showcase its paradise of
enjoy a close up look
in the reservations will be made at a show of the same value.
blooming flowers and fruits. On January 1, 2013, millions
final stages of decorating
7-15-2011
of spectators in person and on television will once again
in the float barns located in
be focused on Pasadena, CA, as the Tournament showcases Pasadena.
a New Year’s festival better than any other. Oh, the Places
▶ NEW! Warner Brothers
You’ll Go! the theme for the 124th Pasadena Rose Parade,
VIP Tour – Tour the working
one that promises to be better than the last with its vast
studio lot on private trams
array of flowers and music.
with visits to soundstages,
Be a part of the Tournament of Roses festivities in additransportation museum and
tion to day tours by charter bus to Simi Valley, home of the
the main Warner Brothers Museum.
newly renovated Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and
▶ LA Farmer’s Market – Southern California’s popular
Museum and LA to visit the famous LA Farmers Market and
area to eat, shop and stroll.
Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank. WIT members will
▶ Bandfest – the music comes alive as you watch selected
stay five nights at the beautiful East Shore RV Park, located
bands from all over the country perform as they will in the
on the bank of stream-fed Puddingstone Lake in San Dimas, Rose Parade.
California.
▶ New Year’s Eve social - hot hors d’oeuvres in the
campground hall.
Highlights of your rally will include:
▶ Tournament of Rose Parade in Pasadena – reserved
▶ Rally orientation and welcome dinner at Pomona
seating as you watch the elaborate floats featuring high
Valley Mining Company.
tech computerized animation made with exotic natural
▶ Ronald Reagan
materials from all over the world.
Library and Museum,
▶ Farewell dinner & farewell breakfast.
Simi Valley - Among the
2-25-2012
exhibits you will visit:
■ The Air Force One
Pavilion, walk the
interior of the “Flying
1 Unit 2 People ....................... $ 1,850.00
White House”, Air
1 Unit 1 Person ....................... $ 1,165.00
landscape, palm tree lined streets and starry nights.
Pasadena Rose Parade Rally ningWIT
members will enjoy a variety of tours and activities
during your 7-night stay at the beautiful Emerald Desert RV
Resort in Palm Desert, CA, just minutes from Palm Springs.
Soar to the top of Mount San Jacinto on the world famous
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, partake in the most comprehensive tour of windmills in America, enjoy a cultural and historical journey along the San Andreas Fault, learn how animals
and plants thrive in extreme desert habitats during your tour
of the Living Desert Reserve, shop the many mid-century bou-
2012
Price
and dance of the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s with a cast old enough
to have lived it, and take time to relax by the sparkling pool or
take in a round or two of golf at one of the 100 championship
courses.
PRICE INCLUDES:
It’s so easy to see North America with
a WIT TOURS
Caravan or Rally! Call for more information today!
1-800-643-4892, EXT. 1
Day 1 – Rally orientation, get-acquainted social and welcome
dinner.
Day 2 – Wind Farm Tour, lunch and Aerial Tramway.
Day 3 – Faultline Wagon Tour, free afternoon.
Day 4 – Free morning, Palm Springs Village Festival.
Day 5 – Living Desert Reserve, Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Day 6 – Palm Springs Air Museum, lunch, Palm Springs Follies.
Day 7 – Free day, Farewell Dinner.
WIT Club News • 39 • June/July 2012
The price and events for the 2012 Palms Springs Getaway are
2013 RALLY PRICE
subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances
beyond our control, or for the best interest of the rally participants.
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
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
Palm Springs Getaway
October 27-November 3
In and Around Las Vegas Rally
November 8-13
WIT Club News • 40 • June/July 2012
WIT Tours Rally/Caravan
Registration
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.
Event_________________________________ Year ___2012
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Name_____________________________________________________________
Spouse/Companion Name_____________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
City__________________________________ State________ Zip_____________
WIT No.___________________ Phone (____) ____________________________
Length of coach_____ Model Year_____ Slideout # _____ Tow Car___ Pet____
Email address______________________________________________________
Handicap
Name of person and special needs_________________________
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Name of additional persons in unit as they want it to appear on name tags
__________________________________________________________________
If you are celebrating a special event during this time, such as a birthday or anniversary, please state name, date and occasion_________________________
__________________________________________________________________
One unit with two persons..................................................... $________________
One unit with one person....................................................... $________________
_______ guests at $______ each.......................................... $________________
SUBTOTAL............................................................................. $________________
Less deposit of $100 or amount stated in ad,
enclosed with this form............................................................$________________
BALANCE DUE FOR THIS EVENT
AFTER PAYMENT OF DEPOSIT............................................$________________
Balance of event fee is due and payable 75 days prior to activity. If sending in registration less than 75 days before event, please remit full amount.
Personal check
VISA
Mastercard
Discover ___3-digit code
Card No. ____________-________-________-___________ Exp. Date ________
In consideration for being able to participate in any WIT sponsored caravan, rally, special
event or other function, the named registrant(s) agree to hold harmless, defend and
indemnify WIT Tours, WIT Rally operators and Winnebago Industries, Inc., its successors
and assigns, from any and all claims for loss, damage or injury to property or person, for
any cause whatsoever occurring during its event. Registrant expressly acknowledges and
assumes responsibility for any minors in his/her care.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all terms and
conditions noted on this page. This reservation form must be signed and accompanied by
payment in the proper amount to become valid.
Registrant (Sign)____________________________________________________
Date______________________________________________________________
Spouse/Companion (Sign)_____________________________________________
Date______________________________________________________________
Payment must be made in United States Currency. Send payment to: WIT Rallies and
Caravans, PO Box 268, Forest City, IA 50436-0268.
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WIT Club News • 41 • June/July 2012
Who’s Inviting Travelers
WESTERN AREA
ARIZONA
GRAND CANYON WINNIES (SC)
Contact:Joe Yesensky
928-710-1104
jmyesensky@yahoo.com
www.GrandCanyonWinnies.org
Sept 27-30 State Mtg, Orchard Ranch
RV Park, Dewey, AZ
Oct 18-21 State Rally, Saddle Mountain RV Park, Tonopah, AZ
Mar 14-17, 2013 State Mtg, Wickenburg Community Center, Wickenburg
Apr 10-14 Southwest Regional Rally,
Nevada Treasure RV Park, Pahrump,
NV
ARIZONA SUNBIRDS
Contact: Alan VanAmburg
623-556-5720
acv1938@yahoo.com
www.grandcanyonwinnies.org/as/
as_homepage.htm
Sept 27-30 State Mtg, Orchard Ranch
RV Park, Dewey, AZ
Oct 18-21 State Rally, Saddle Mountain RV Park, Tonopah, AZ
Nov 12-15 Wickenburg Community
Center, Wickenburg, AZ
Dec Parties, TBD
Feb TBD
Mar 14-17, 2013 State Mtg, Wickenburg Community Center, Wickenburg
Apr 10-14 Southwest Regional Rally,
Nevada Treasure RV Park, Pahrump,
NV
WESTERN AREA
VALLEY SUNTASCANS
Contact: Don Stafford
480-205-1985
jan-don@msn.com
www.valleysuntascans.com
Sep 13-16 State Mtg, TBD
Oct 18-21 State Rally, Tonapah, AZ
Nov 2-4 Usery Park, Mesa,AZ
Dec 7-9 TBD
YAVAPAI WINNIES
Contact: Sharon Hopkins
928-830-7473
sharon@hopster550.com
June 14-17 Williams, AZ
Sept TBD 10-day caravan from Show
Low, AZ to Chamas, NM
Oct 4-8 Caravan from Flagstaff, AZ to
Page, AZ
Nov 14-18 Caravan from Prescott, AZ
to Quartzsite, AZ
ARKANSAS
ARK-A-BAGO (SC)
Contact: Bonnie Kadrzynski
870-405-3471
kadski@suddenlink.net
June 4-7 Woolly Hollow State Park,
Greenbrier, AR
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 6-9 Ozark Country RV Park,
Branson, MO
Sept 4-8 Dam Site Corps Park, Heber
Springs
Oct 1-4 Mountain View RV Park,
Mountain View, AR
Oct 29-Nov 1 Wunderlust RV Park,
Eureka Springs, AR
Dec 3-6 Cloud Nine, Hot Springs, AR
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA STATE CLUB
Contact: August Sansone
s3a2a1@msn.com
www.calwit.org
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Oct 3-7 State Rally, Bakersfield RV
Resort, Bakersfield, CA
BIG VALLEY DRIFTERS
(Modesto area)
Contact: Jim Keeler
209-464-3214
dr2020jim@aol.com
CENTRAL COAST PELICANS
Contact: Dick James
805-659-3507
tulie770@aol.com
June 18 Social 10:30a at Ellen’s
Pancake House, Buelton, CA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 15-18 Santa Maria Pines RV,
Santa Maria, CA
Sept TBA Naval Base, Ventura Co,
Pt. Mugu, CA
Oct 3-7 Bakersfield RV Resort,
Bakersfiled, CA
Oct 25-28 Joint outing with Fresno
Floaters, Pismo Sands RV Park,
Oceano, CA
Nov 29-Dec 2 Wine Country RV Park,
Paso Robles, CA (members only)
CHARDONNAY TRAVELERS
(North Bay area)
Contact: Sue Chambers
707-321-1704
sueflies@iglide.net
www.chardonnaytravelers.com
June 21-24 Jackson Rancheria,
Jackson, CA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-19 Bodega Bay RV Resort,
Bodega Bay, CA
Sept 6-9 Tahoe Valley RV Resort, So.
Lake Tahoe, CA
Oct 3-7 CA State Rally, Bakersfield
RV Resort, Bakersfield, CA
Nov 1-4 Almond Tree Rv Park, Chico
Dec Christmas Party (Members Only
FIVE STAR WINNEBAGO
(Los Angeles/Orange Co. area)
Contact: Ken Folstrom
kenfolstrom@ca.rr.com
June 5-8 Canyon RV Park at Featherly, Anaheim
Sept 4-7 Chula Vista Marina RV
Resort, Chula Vista
Oct 3-7 State Rally, Bakersfield RV
Resort, Bakersfield
Oct 8-11 Pismo Coast RV Resort,
Pismo Beach
Nov 13-16 East Shore RV Park, San
Dimas
Dec 4-7 Holiday Outing, Newport
Dunes RV Resort, Newport Beach
FOOTHILL FUNSEEKERS
(Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura
Counties area)
Contact: Guy Gauthier
626-964-8748
guy_sports@yahoo.com
June 15-17 Kenny Grove, Fillmore
Sept 28-30 Canyon RV, Anaheim
Oct 26-28 Desert Willows, Hesperia
Nov 16-18 Desert Willows, Hesperia
FRESNO FLOATERS
Contact: Glen Duysen
559-781-2934
www.fresnofloaters.com
June 21-24 The Lakes RV & Golf
Resort, Chowchilla, CA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 21 Bakersfield, CA
Aug 23-26 KOA – Los Banos, Santa
Nella, CA
Oct 3-7 State Rally, Bakersfield RV
Resort, Bakersfield, CA
Oct 18-21 Pelican/Floater joint
meeting
Nov 15-18 Deercreek RV Park,
Porterville, CA
Dec 15 Christmas party-members
only
GOLDEN BEAR WINNIES
(Sacramento area)
Contact: Amy Graham
541-538-9096
WIT Club News • 42 • June/July 2012
June 15-17 French Camp RV Park
July 20-22 Jackson Rancheria
Aug 24-26 Duck Island - Rio Vista
Oct 3-7 State Rally, Bakersfield
Oct 19-21 Napa Fairgrounds,
Calistoga
HI-DESERT RIG RUNNERS
(Riverside & San Bernardino
Counties)
Contact: Frank Kojder
760-255-9081
f_kojder@yahoo.com
www.hi-desertrigrunners.com
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 11-14 Bullhead City, AZ
Oct 3-7 State Rally, Bakersfield RV
Resort, Bakersfield, CA
Nov 8-11 Sierra Trails, California City
Dec 3-6 Desert Willows, Hesperia
LONE CYPRESS WINNITASCANS
(San Jose area)
Contact: Julie Mangey
408-736-7176
June 28-30 Pacific Dunes RV Resort,
Oceano, CA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 9-12 Mystery Trip, Meet in Lodi
Sept 6-9 Flying Flags RV Resort
Buelton, CA
Oct 3-7 State Rally, Bakersfield RV
Resort, Bakersfield, CA
Nov TBA French Camp RV Resort
Manteca, CA
Dec 6-9 Grand Holiday Outing
Casa de Fruta RV Resort, Hollister,
CA (Members Only)
MISSION BELL TRAVELERS
(Southern California)
Contact: Pat Doyle
858-692-0069
pdoyle5@att.net
June TBA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 30-Oct 3 Wine Country RV Park,
Paso Robles
Oct 3-7 State Rally, Bakersfield
Nov Yuma
Dec 2-5 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: Ken Miller
209-745-2095
miller-tyme@att.net
June 8-10 Vineyard RV Park, Vacaville, CA
Aug 10-12 TBA
Sept 7-9 TBA
Oct 14-16 Dutch Flats RV Resort,
Dutch Flats, CA
Nov 9-11 Kit Fox RV Park, Patterson
Dec 9 Christmas Party
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
June 27-29 Mar-Tar-Awa Campground Alpine, CA
Sept 14-16 Pinezanita RV Park
Julian, CA
Oct 19-21 Mission Bay RV Resort,
San Diego, CA
Nov TBA
Dec 7-9 Chula Vista RV Marina Park,
Chula Vista, CA
WINNIEBIRDS
Contact: Jerry Just
951-776-9201
COLORADO
MILE HIGH STATE CLUB (SC)
Contact: Ray Lafflam
raylafflam@aol.com
Aug 3-5, State Rally, Central City, CO
ASPEN LEAF WINNIES
(N Colorado Front Range area)
Contact: Rich Stolte
970-586-4065
June 8-10 Terry Bison Ranch, WY
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 State Rally, Central City
Sept 14-16 Black Hills
Oct 12-14 Loveland RV
Nov 10 TBA
Dec 1 Christmas Party, Greeley
COLORADO COLUMBINES
Contact: Irvin Lieser
970-266-0011
irleal@juno.com
June 19-25 Custer Reenactment,
Sheridan, WY & Harden, MT
July 11-14 Pre GNR
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 State Rally, Gamblers Edge,
Central City
Aug 9-11 Snowy Peaks, Buena Vista
Sept 20-23 State Fair Grounds,
Hutchinson, KS
Oct 11-14 Ft. Collins, CO
Nov TBA
Dec 8 Christmas Party, Mt Veron CC
RAMPART RANGERS
(Colorado Springs area)
Contact: Mary Hahn
719-548-1136
maryshahn@me.com
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 State Rally, Central City
Sept TBA Pulver Mountain
Oct/Nov TBA
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
June 21-22 Cactus Pete’s Casino
Jackpot, NV
July Cascade, ID
Aug 4-11 Fishing Bridge RV Park,
Yellowstone, WY
Sept, Oct TBD
Nov 10 Season’s End Party, TBD
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 10-12 Black Hawk Lake, Lake
View
Sept 7-9 Ft Dodge Fairgrounds, Ft.
Dodge
Sept 28-30 State Mtg, Antique Acres,
Cedar Falls
Oct 12-14 Twin Lake Christian Center, Rockwell City
Nov 10 Pizza Ranch, Boone
Dec 10 Sac City Beef Council Restaurant, Sac City
NORTH IOWA TRAVELERS
Contact: Mike Isenbrand
isebrand703@yahoo.com
June 12-14 Lakeview Campground,
Owatonna, MN
July 15, 4pm – President Mike’s motor home at GNR
Aug 14-16 Claremont, IA
Sept 11-13 Wilder Campground,
Allison
Oct 10, 5:30pm Branding Iron,
Thompson
WE WAN TO GO
(Central Iowa)
Contact: Richard Nichols
515-262-5780, rich75n@aol.com
www.iowawinniehawks.com/WeWanToGopage
June 22-24 Fiscus Grove, Albion
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 22-24 Springbrook, Guthrie
Center, IA
Oct 19-21 Outback Campground,
Tama
Nov 17 Luncheon TBA
Dec 8 Luncheon TBA
WINNEBAGO WHEELS
(Northeast Iowa)
Contact: Marcus Lawrence
319-377-5353
June 13-15 Hichory Hills,La Porte
July 11-13 Baileys Ford, Manchester
Aug 8-10 Fontana Park, Hazleton
Sept 12-14 Flying Squirrel, Central
City
Oct 10-12 Coffins Grove, Manchester
WINNIE KORNS
(Southeast Iowa)
Contact: Jim Reynolds
641-535-4191
eagle@lucasco.net
June 21-24 Corps of Engineers Lake
IOWA
IOWA WINNIE HAWKS (SC)
Contact: Tom Bailey
641-648-9559; 641-373-2390
vtjbailey@hotmail.com
www.IowaWinnieHawks.com
July 6-8 State Rally, Humboldt Co.
Fairgrounds, Humboldt, IA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 28-30 State Mtg, Antique Acres,
Cedar Falls, IA
BUSY BEE WINNIES
(Northeast Iowa)
Contact:Mike Donahue
563-580-9943
ebbnmike@aol.com
June 1-3 Rustic Barn Campgrounds,
Kieler, WI
July 6- 8 State Rally, Humboldt
Fairgrounds, Humboldt, IA
July 15-22 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 Wilder Park, Allison, IA
Sept 7-9 Sleepy Hollow Campground,
Oxford, IA
Oct 5-7 Deer Run Resort, Elkader, IA
Nov 3 Busy Bee Mtg, Ames, IA
IOWA CORNBELT CAMPERS
(Northwest quarter)
Contact: Larry Overton
June 8-10 Lake Cornelius, Clarion
July 6-8 State Rally, Fairgrounds,
Humboldt
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WIT Club News • 43 • June/July 2012
Campground, Coralville, IA
July 6-8 State Rally, Co Fairgrounds,
Humboldt, IA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 6-9 City Campground, Canton,
MO
Sept 28-30 State Mtg, Antique Acres,
Cedar Falls, IA
Oct 4-7 Red Rock Corps of Engineer
Lake
KANSAS
PRAIRIE WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Neal Haerich
785-735-2857
Haerich@ruraltel.net
www.prairiewinnies.com
HEARTLAND WINNIES
(North Central Kansas)
Contact: Joyce Haerich
785-735-2857
jhaerich@mhsdc.com
June 7-10 Smith Center
July 15-20 GNR
Aug 10-13 TBA
Sept 13-15 Rutlanders
Oct TBA Olathe RV Show and Tell
HIGH PLAINS ROAMERS
(Western Kansas area)
Contact: Errol Conn
785-421-8260
June 7-10 Smith Center, KS
July GNR
Aug 24-26 Beloit, KS
Sept 14-16 Louisburg, KS
Oct TBA
KA MO HEADWATERS
(Kansas City/Topeka area)
Contact: Patty Burk
913-837-0690
June 15-17 Perry Lake, Rock Creek
July GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 17-19 Lake Shawnee, Topeka
Sept 21-23 Council Grove KS
Oct 12-14 Mill Creek, Paxico, KS
WESTERN AREA
LOUISIANA
PELICAN WINNIES (SC)
Contact : Milton Pepper
337-234-8403
mwpepp@att.net
Sept 6-9 Poche’s Fish-n-Camp,
Breaux Bridge, LA
Sept 27-30 State Rally, Rayne Civic
Center, Rayne, LA
Nov 8-11 TBA
BAGO CAJUNS
(Lafayette area)
Contact: Charles Wyble
225-806-5541
retrieverw@cox.net
June 7-9 State Mtg, Poches Fish-NCamp
Aug 23-26 Paragon Casino, Marksville, LA
Sept 27-30 Rayne Civic Center,
Rayne, LA
Oct 18-20 Friendship Rally, Rayne
Civic Center, Rayne, LA
Nov 29-Dec 1 Christmas Campout,
Poches Fish-N-Camp
BAYOU WINNIES
(Baton Rouge)
Contact: Preston Boyd
Oct 11-13 Friendship Rally, Natalbany
Creek Camp Grounds & RV Park,
Amite, LA
GATOR TRAVELERS
(Northwest Louisiana)
Contact: Jack Warrum
318-322-8660
jwarrum@aol.com
June 14-16 State Mtg, TBA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 6-9 Poches Fish n Camp & RV,
Breaux Bridge, LA
Sept 27-30 State Rally, Rayne, LA
Oct 11-13 Shady Pines RV Park,
Texarkana, TX
Nov 8-10 Poches, Breaux Bridge, LA
Dec 13-15 Lincoln Parish RV Park,
Ruston, LA
N’AWLINS WINNIES
(New Orleans area)
Contact: Gayle Meraux
985-892-8204
pmeraux@yahoo.com
June 7-10 State Mtg, TBA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 2-5 Parker’s Landing RV Park,
Biloxi, MS
Sept 6-9 State Mtg, Poche’s Fish &
Camp, Breaux Bridge, LA
Sept 27-30 State Rally, Rayne, LA
Nov 1-4 Achors Aweigh RV Resort,
Foley, AL
Nov 8-11 State Mtg
Dec 6-9 Parker’s Landing RV Park,
Biloxi, MS
MINNESOTA
WINNEHAHAS (SC)
Contact: Glenda Erdmann
507-429-7694
jgerdmann@gmail.com
June 8-10 Friendship Outing, Hinckley Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 10-12 Autumn Woods, Rochester, MN
Sept 7-9 State Rally, Isanti County
Fairgrounds, Cambridge, MN
NORTHWOODS WINNIE-TASCAS
(Northern area)
Contact: Bill Keeler
952-474-7325
June 18-20 KOA, Maple Grove, MN
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 20-23 Trails RV, Walker, MN
Sept 13-16 Pete’s Retreat, Mille Lacs
Lake, Aitkin, MN
SOUTHERN HONKERS
(Southern area)
Contact: Roger Bauer
651-437-6026
rbauer@catholicunited.org
June 1-3 Cushions Peak, Houston
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 Hidden Meadows, Oronoco
Oct 5-7 Marion/Rochester KOA,
Rochester, MN
Nov 3 Christmas Party, Hubbell
House, Mantorville, MN
SUNDOWNER WINNIE TASCAS
(Central area)
Contact: Lowell Anderson
507-263-3460
lsanderson@ahcartage.com
June 22-24 Grant Johnson Farm,
Sauk Centre
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 24-26 City Park, Melrose
Sept 28-30 TBD
MISSOURI
WINNIE MO TASCAS (SC)
Contact: Terry Parsons
816-796-3763; 816-591-0747
tepcjp@sbsglobal.net
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 14-16 State Rally, Cottonwoods
RV Park, Columbia, MO
CHIEF WINNIES
(Kansas City area)
Contact: Jerry Adkins
816-358-9307; 816-804-4492
June 8-10 Cozy Corner, Clinton, MO
July 6-8 Peculiar RV Park, Peculiar,
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 10-12 Pony Express RV Park,
Maysville, MO
Sept 14-16 State Rally, Cottonwoods
RV Park, Columbia, MO
Oct 12-14 Hillsdale State Park, Paola,
KS Show & Tell - Olathe Ford RV
GATEWAY WINNIES
(St. Louis area)
Contact: Rebecca Casey
573-243-1759
lcaseyjr@yahoo.com
June 22-24 Perryville KOA, Perryville
WIT Club News • 44 • June/July 2012
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 Stanton KOA, Stanton, MO
Sept 14-16 State Rally
Oct 5-7 Osage Beach RV Park,
Osage Beach, MO
Nov 2-4 Lazy Day’s, Montgomery
City, MO
Dec 1 Holiday Party, TBD
HILLBILLY ROLLERS
(Springfield area)
Contact: Carlon Huff
417-345-1230
Jun 8-10 Binder Lake, Jefferson City
Jul 6-8 Peculiar Park Place RV Park,
Peculiar, MO
Jul 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 10-12 Three Springs RV Park,
Edgar Springs, MO
Sep Dates TBA, Winnie-MO-Tasca
State Rally
Oct 12-14 Jellystone RV Park,
forsyth, MO
Nov 9-11 Coachlight RV Park,
Carthage, MO
Dec TBA
OZARK WINNIES
(Springfield/Mid MO area)
Contact: Edwin Eaheart
660-886-5035, 660-631-5035
eaheart@myturbonet.com
June 1-3 Paradise Valley RV Park,
Cassville, MO
July 15-20 GNR Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 Peculiar Park Place RV Park,
Peculiar, MO
Sept 14-16 State Rally, Cottonwoods
RV Park, Columbia, MO
Oct 5-7 Arrowhead Point RV Park, El
Dorado Springs, MO
Nov 2-4 Treasure Lake RV Resort,
Branson, MO
Dec 1 Annual Dinner, TBD
MONTANA
WIT MONTANA WILDERNESS
(Great Falls area)
Contact: Milt Munson
406-442-1756, 406-459-8888
munmr@ixi.net
June 2 Show & Tell, Pierce RV Center, Great Falls, MT
June 15 Fort Ponderosa Campground, Belt, MT
July 20 Silo’s KOA RV Park, Canyon
Ferry Lake, MT
Aug 31-Sept 3 joint campout with
Alberta Wild Rose, KOA, Polson, MT
NEBRASKA
CORNHUSKER WINNIE TASCAS
(SC)
Contact: Gene Cash
402-468-4152; 402-291-3246
ecash12@cox.net
June 15-16, Lincoln State Fair Park,
Lincoln, NE
July 15-20 GNR
Aug 10-11 KOA, Gretna, NE
Sept 7-8 Two Rivers State Recreation Area, Waterloo, NE
Oct 12-13 Walnut Creek Lake &
Recreation Area, Papillion, NE
BIG RED WINNIES
Contact: Loretta McKibben
402-697-1925, cell: 402-639-8202
riclor58@cox.net
NEVADA
SILVER STATE TRAVELERS (SC)
Contact: Susan Boroughf
sboroughf@sbcglobal.com
775-851-2119
VEGAS ROLLERS
Contact: Dennis Hoelzle
702-655-9511
golferden@embarqmail.com
http://vegasrollersrv.com
Sept 8 Dinner, Las Vegas
Oct 11-13 State Rally, Fallon, NV
Nov 9-10 Terribles Lakeside
Dec 7-8 Moon River, Ft Mohave
WASHOE WINNIES
(Carson City/Reno area)
Contact: Judie Crowley
775-338-3834
winniemotorhome@yahoo.com
June 15-17 Weed Heights
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 17-19 TBA
Sept 7-9 Quincy
Oct 11-13 State Rally, Fallon, NV
Nov 17 TBA
NEW MEXICO
BORDER CITIES TRAVELERS
(Southern NM and El Paso area)
Contact: Don Burford
ROADRUNNERS
Contact: Don Faire
505-238-0640
DFaire5375@aol.com
June 14-18 Mountain View RV,
Creede, CO
July 19-24 Monte Bello RV, Taos
Aug 16-18 Red River Chili Cookoff,
Red River, NM
Sept 20-23 Bentley Lake SP, Carlsbad, NM
Oct 18-21 State Rally, Boot Hill RV,
Alamogordo, NM
Nov 8-17 Oasis RV Park, Las Vegas,
NV
Dec Christmas Party, Albuquerque
NORTH DAKOTA
NODAK FLICKERTAILS (SC)
Contact: Eleanore DeMers
701-200-0773
mydefarm@yahoo.com
http://www.wit-nodak-flickertails.
org
June14-16 Aberdeen, SD Joint
campout with ND & SD
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
August 24-26 Hazen, ND
September TBA
OKLAHOMA
OKIEBAGOS (SC)
Contact: Pietro Corzitorto
405-324-2601
p.s.cozzitorto@gmail.com
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Oct 4-7 Potawatomi Campground,
Shawnee, OK
Apr 5-7 Durant KOA
May 2-5 State Rally, Shawnee Convention Center, Shawnee, OK
GREEN COUNTRY WINNIES
(Tulsa area)
Contact: Ken Zwiegel
918-786-2138
zwiegel@lrec.org
Jun 7-10 The Campsite RV Park,
Sanger TX
Jul 15-20 GNR, Forest City IA
Aug TBD
Sept 27-30 Sallisaw KOA, Sallisaw,
OK
Oct 5-7 Friendship Rally, Potawatomi
Campground, Shawnee OK
Nov 7-11 Thanksgiving Gathering,
Cedar Oaks RV Park, Grove OK
Dec TBD
SOONER SCHOONERS
(Central Oklahoma area)
Contact: CW Harris
405-381-2947; 405-973-5969
cwharris@pldi.net
June 7-9 Campside, Sanger, TX
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 TBA
Sept 7-9 TBA
Oct 5-7 State Mtg, Potawatomi Camp
Ground, Shawnee, OK
Nov 9-11 Cedar Oaks RV Park,
Grove, OK
Dec 8 Christmas Dinner
OREGON
OREGON TRAIL WINNIES AND
ITASCAS (SC)
Contact: Suzan Auferoth
541-521-5301
suzanlee@live.com
June 21-24 Devils Lake RV, Lincoln
City, OR
Sept 19-23 State Rally, Rickreal, OR
Oct 18-21 Blue Ox RV, Albany, OR
CASCADE TRAVELERS
(West Central area)
Contact: Gene Wiskow
541-895-2260
Jlw2260@live.com
Dec 3 The Highlands at Vista Ridge,
Roseburg
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
June 12-16 Junipers Reservoir RV
Park, Lakeview, OR
June 21-23 State Mtg
July 24-28 Elk’s RV Park, Florence,
Aug 14-17 Patio Resort & RV Park,
Blue River, OR
Sept 19-22 State Rally, Rickreall, OR
Oct 2-5 La Pine State Park, La Pine,
Oct 18-20 State Mtg, Albany, OR
Nov 7 Lunch, Rogue River Lodge,
Shady Cove, OR
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ROSE CITY WINNIE-TASCAS
(Portland area)
Contact: Pat Hoffman
503-252-9520
patbryan@wa-net.com
June TBA
June 22-24 State Mtg, Devil’s Lake
RV Resort, Lincoln City, OR
July 12-15 Pleasant Valley RV Park,
Tillamook, OR
Aug 9-12 Casey’s Riverside RV Park,
Westfir, OR
Sept 20-23 State Rally, Polk Co
Fairgrounds, Rickreal, OR
Oct 11-14 Blue Ox RV Park, Albany
Oct 19-23 State Mtg Blue Ox RV
Park, Albany, OR
Nov 8-11 Devil’s Lake RV Resort,
Lincoln City, OR
Dec 8 1 p.m Francis Xavier Restauratn, Portland
WILLAMETTE GAD-A-BOUTS
Contact:Ray Daniel
503-639-1553
June 19-21 Olde Stone Village,
McMinnville, OR
July 17-19 Fishermen’s Bend, Mill
City, OR
Aug 8-10 Pleasant Valley RV Park,
Tillamook, OR
Sept 19-23 State Rally, Rickreall, OR
Oct 16-19 Devil’s Lake RV Park,
Lincoln City, OR
WINNIE ‘GONIANS
(Portland area)
Contact: Gene Wiskow
541-895-2250
jlw2260@centurytel.net
Jim Dutoit 503-263-3363
June 21-24 Devil’s Lake RV, Lincoln
City, OR
July 26-29 Patio RV Park, Blue River
Aug 23-26 Tillamook Elks, Tillamook,
OR
Sept 19-23 State Rally, Rickreal, OR
Nov 15-18 Premier RV Resorts,
Salem, OR
SOUTH DAKOTA
SOUTH DAKOTA WIT TRAVELERS
(SC)
Contact: Joan Joy
joyboy@hur.midco.net
605-853-3705
RINGNECK WINNIES
Contact: Jim Dekrey
605-274-3333
jim.elsie@juno.com
RUSHMORE WINNIES
Contact: John and Connie Howard
605-341-4495
WESTERN AREA
RIO GRANDE TRAVELERS (SC)
Contact: Boyd Childress
575-356-9085; 505-629-1237
June 7-10 Boot Hill RV Park, Alamogordo, NM
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 20-23 State Mtg, Brantley Lake
State Park, NM
Oct 18-20 State Rally, Boot Hill RV
Park, Alamogordo, NM
575-680-6540
drb.susan@q.com
June 7-10 Boot Hill RV Park, Alamogordo, NM
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 19 Mayhill
Sept 13-16 TBA
Oct 18-20 State Rally, Boot Hill RV
Park, Alamogordo, NM
Nov 8-11 TBA
Dec TBA
Who’s Inviting Travelers
June 15-17 SD ND Mtg, Brown Co.
Fairgrounds, Aberdeen, SD
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 17-19 TBA
Sept 14-16 Sioux Falls, SD
Oct 14-16 Hart Ranch
Nov 10 Noon, Pizza Hut, Rapid City
TEXAS
TEXAS W CLUB (SC)
Contact: Bill Lowrey
817-688-6220, 817-790-8159
blowrey1@gmail.com
www.texasw.org
Oct 12-14 State Rally, Lake Conroe/
Houston North KOA RV Park, Montgomery, TX
Jan 2013 TBA
ALAMO WINNIES
(San Antonio area)
Contact: Marty Anderson
361-549-8190
June 14-17 Miller Creek, Johnson
City
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 15-17 Leisure Resort, Fentress
Oct 12-14 State Rally, Lake Conroe/
Houston North KOA RV Park, Montgomery, TX
Nov 1-4 Broke Mill, Del Rio
ASTROBAGOS
(Houston area)
Contact: Mike Ellerbrock
281-359-3964
mbeller12@gmail.com
WESTERN AREA
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
June 14-17 Country Place RV, Cut N
Shoot, TX
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-20 Coushette RV Ranch,
Bellville, TX
Sept 20-23 Magnolia Lake RV,
Goodrich, TX
Oct 12-14 State Rally, Lake Conroe/
Houston North KOA RV Park, Montgomery, TX
Nov 8-11 Advanced RV, Pearland, TX
CEN-TEX TRAVELERS
Contact: Mike Todd
936-788-3189
metodd48@gmail.com
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Oct 12-14 State Rally, Lake Conroe/
Houston North KOA RV Park, Montgomery, TX
HEART OF TEXAS WINNIES
(Dallas/Ft. Worth area)
Contact: Glenn Riedel
griedel@joimail.com
(817) 295-1295
June 20-24 Choctaw Casino RV
Park, Durant, OK
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 23-26 Bluebonnet Ridge RV
Park, Terrell, TX
Sept 26-30 Red Willow RV Park,
Chico, TX
Oct 12-14 State Rally, Lake Conroe/
Houston North KOA RV Park, Montgomery, TX
Nov 8-11 Mill Creek Resort, Canton
Dec 13-16 Choctaw Casino RV Park,
Durant, OK
LONE STAR TRAVELERS
(Austin area)
Contact: Stephanie Mosley
512-966-6741
ksranch@aol.com
NOR-TEX TRAVELERS
(North Texas/DFW area)
Contact: Celia Reid
940-391-6502
egglady6@gmail.com
www.texasw.org/nortex.html
June 8-10 McClain’s Campsite,
Sanger, TX
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 10-12 Shady Creek RV Park,
Aubrey, TX
Sept 7-9 Dodge City RV Park,
Alvarado, TX
Oct 12-14 State Rally, Lake Conroe/
Houston North KOA RV Park, Montgomery, TX
Nov 9-11 Lazy “L” RV Park, Sherman,
Dec 14-16 Destiny Dallas RV Park,
Denton, TX
RAMBLING ROSE TRAVELERS
(Tyler Area)
Contact: Jack Bell
903-473-2792
REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Contact: Jean Kirkpatrick
806-745-5308 or 806-790-1187
jkirk838@att.net
June TBA
July 15-20 GNR, Forrest City, IA
Aug 23-26 Little Creek RV Park, Alto
Sept TBA
Oct 12-14 State Rally, Lake Conroe/
Houston North KOA RV Park, Montgomery, TX
Nov Thanksgiving Location TBA
Dec Christmas Location TBA
RED RIVER WRANGERS
(Wichita Falls area)
Contact: Butch Morris
940-631-5532
hopalongtex@aol.com
June 15-17 Cap Rock State Park,
near Amarillo, TX
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 20-22 Glen Rose (Play), TX
Sept 28-30 Attend Louisiana State
Rally afterward
Oct 12-14 State Rally, Lake Conroe/
Houston North KOA RV Park, Montgomery, TX
Nov 16-17 Fort Richardson, Jacksboro, TX
Dec 16 Sweetie Pie Restaurant,
Decatur, TX
Dec 16 Sweetie Pie, Decatur, TX
SPARKLING W
(Corpus Christi area)
Contact: Ernest Gonzalez
361-215-9762;
egonzalez18@stx.rr.com
June 8-10 Wilderness Lakes RV
Resort, Mathis, TX
July 15-20 GNR, Forest CIty, IA
Oct 12-14 State Rally, Lake Conroe/
Houston North KOA RV Park, Montgomery, TX
Nov 16-18 Port Isabel Park Center,
Port Isabel, TX
Dec 1 Christmas Dinner TBA
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
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425-503-7669
cpjoehelen@aol.com
http://wash-i-bagos.org/
Sept 13-16 State Rally, Enumclaw
APPLE ROVERS
(Yakima area)
Contact: Roger Simmons
509-754-2646
rogmels@ifiber.tv
June 22-24 Yakama Nation RV Park,
Toppenish, WA
July 20-22 Wine Country RV Park,
Prosser
Aug 8-12 Old Stone Village RV Park,
McMinnville, OR
Sept 13-16 State Rally, Enumclaw
Oct 12-14 Horn Rapids, Richland, WA
Nov 10 Newton Green Clubhouse,
Yakima, WA
Dec 15 Branding Iron, Toppenish, WA
COLUMBIA RIVER ROLLERS
(Vancouver and SW WA)
Contact: JoAnne Akely
rainyinwa@aol.com
June Lone Fir RV Resort, Cougar
July 20-22 Cannon Beach RV Resort,
OR
Aug 24-26 Elma RV Park, Elma, WA
Sept 13-16 State Rally, Enumclaw
Oct 19-21 Odell Fairgrounds, Odell,
OR
Nov 16-18 Woodburn RV Park,
Woodburn, OR
Dec 1 Holiday Dinner, Orchard Hill
Golf Club, Washougal, WA
EVERGREEN WINNIES
(King County)
Contact: Sue O’Brien
253-631-3053
sr_obrien@comcast.net
June 8-10 Lake Mayfield Resort &
marina, Mossyrock
July 27-29 Anderson RV Park, Long
Beach
Aug 2-5 Wildhorse RV Resort &
Casino, Pendleton, OR
Sept 13-16 State Rally, Enumclaw
Expo Center
Oct 12-14 Rest A While RV Park,
Hoodsport
Nov 9-11 KOA, Burlington
Dec 7-9 Midway RV Park, Centralia
INLAND EMPIRE EXPLORERS
(Spokane and NE WA & Idaho)
Contact: Judy Quass
509-995-8347
djquass78@gmail.com
June 8-11 Nk’Mip RV Park, Osoyoos,
BC
July 26-29 Wallace RV Park, Wallace
ID
Aug 21-23 River Bend RV Park,
Twisp WA
Sep 13-16 State Rally, Enumclaw
Fairgrounds, WA
Oct TBD
Dec 8 Luncheon Timber Creek Restaurant, Spokane WA 1 pm
PENINSULA WITS
(Kitsap and S. Oly. Peninsulas)
Contact: Bill Higday
206-715-3049
Patnbillh@earthlink.net
June 8-10 Mt. St. Helens RV Resort
July 13-15 American Sunset RV
Resort - Westport
Aug 16-19 Rest-a-While, Hoodsport;
joint outing with Sun Catchers
Sept 13-16 State Rally - Enumclaw
Fairgrounds
Oct 12-14 Wenatchee/Leavenworth
- Park
Nov 9-11 Kent KOA
Dec 8 Holiday dinner
RAINIER RAMBLERS
(South of Seattle)
Contact: Harlan Stientjes
360-709-9561
hstientjes@gmail.com
www.rainierramblers.clubexpress.
com
June 14-17 Icicle River RV Resort,
Leavenworth, WA
July Annual Trek, British Columbia
Aug 23-26 American Sunset RV Park
Westport, WA
Sept 13-16 State Rally, Enumclaw
Expo Center, Enumclaw, WA
Oct 11-13 Harmony Lakeside RV
Park, Silver Creek, WA
Nov 2-4 Olde Stone Village RV Park
McMinnville, OR
Dec Christmas party, Indian Summer
Golf & Country Club, Olympia, WA
SUN CATCHERS
(Sequim and N Peninsula)
Contact: Bob Grass
253-884-1109
rhgrass@aol.com
June 20 Brook Hollow, Kelso
June 21-24 Olde Stone Village RV
Park, McMinnville, OR
July 27-29 Bay Shore RV Park,
Tokeland, WA
Aug 16-19 Rest-A-While, Hoodsport,
Sept TBA
Oct 11-14 Anderson’s RV Park, Long
Beach, WA
Nov 15-17 Bremerton Elks,
Bremerton,WA
Dec 15 China Garden, Sequim, WA
VALLEY VAGABONDS
(Tri-Cities and SE Washington)
Contact: John O’Brien
509-375-6057
EASTERN AREA
ALABAMA
NORTH ALABAMA/
TRAVELIN’ WARRIORS
Contact: Lee Varnado
256-852-5394
lvarnado@hiwaay.net
June 15-17 Swan Creek Tanner, AL
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 18 TBD
Sept 21-23 TBD
Oct 19-21 TBD
Nov 9-11 Point Mallard, Decatur, AL
Dec 14-16 Noccalula Falls, Gadsden
CONNECTICUT
NUTMEG WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Roger Coulombe
860-983-0625
rcoulombe@optimum.net
Aug 10-12 Campout at Partridge Hollow, Monson, MA
Aug 24-26 NNE Tri-State, North
Haverhill, NH
Sept 14-16 Campout at Deer Haven
Lisbon, CT
Nov Luncheon TBA Clinton, CT
DELAWARE
DELMARVA WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Art Cathell
302-542-4363
cathell@mchsi.com
June 15-17 Homestead Park,
Harbeson, DE
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 17-19 Old Mill Stream, Lancaster, PA
Sept 21-23 Virginia State Rally,
Bethpage, Urbanna, VA
Oct 18-20 Yoder’s Campground,
Houston, DE
Nov TBD
Dec 1 Christmas Party
FLORIDA
FLORIDA WINNIE-GATORS (SC)
Contact: Jerry Miller
239-574-2511
jerry.miller828@gmail.com
www.winniegators.org
Oct 19-21 Alligator Park, Punta
Gorda, FL
Jan 18-20, 2013 Central Florida
Fairgrounds, Orlando, 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
judytravel@yahoo.com
Oct 11-14 Sun Lake RV Park, Ruskin
Oct 18-21 Torrey Oaks RV Resort,
Bowling Green, FL
Nov 8-11 Sun & Fun RV Park,
Sarasota, FL
Nov 29-Dec 2 Paradise Oaks RV,
Bushnell, FL
CALOOSA WINNIES
(SW Florida area)
Contact: Pete & Corinne Wightman
239-594-3912
CaloosaWinnies@gmail.com
www.winniegators.org/caloosa
Nov 3-6 Riverside RV Resort,
Arcadia, FL
Dec 1-4 Oak Haven RV Park,
Arcadia, FL
Jan 3-6, 2013 Pioneer Village RV
Park, North Ft Myers, FL
Jan 18-20 State Mtg, Central Florida
Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL
Feb 2-5 Lazydays RV Resort, Seffner, FL
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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,
FL
DUBOL WINNIES
(Jacksonville area)
Contact: Jack Caffrey
jf_gjcaffrey@msn.com
904-215-3462 or 904-314-9993
June 14-17 Starke KOA, Starke, FL
Aug 16-19 Williston Crossings, Williston, FL
Sept 20-23 Stagecoach Campground,
St Augustine, FL
Oct 19-21 State Mtg, Torrey Oaks RV
Resort, Bowling Green, FL
Nov 15-18 Wild Frontier Campground, Ocala, FL
Dec 13-16 Lake Park KOA, Lake
Park, GA
FLORIDA SUNSHINE WINNIES
(Central Florida area)
Contact: Richard & Kathleen Bock
352-357-2108
bock1938@aol.com
FUNTIME TRAVELERS
(Sarasota-Bradenton area)
Contact: Carole & Edwin Gies
941-497-5700
carolegies7@verizon.net
www.winniegators.org/funtime/
July 15-20 Grand National Rally,
Forest City, IA
Oct 19-21, 2012 State Mtg Tor
rey Oaks, Bowling Green, FL
MID FLORIDA WINNIES
(Orlando area)
Contact: Tom and Sharon Zopff
352-638-2910
Sept 11-13 Wild Frontier RV Park,
Ocala, FL
Oct TBA State Mtg
Nov 13-15 Red Oaks RV Park,
Bushnell, FL
Dec 11-13 Old Mill Stream RV Park,
Umatilla, 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
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 27-29 Louisiana State Rally,
Rayne, LA
EASTERN AREA
SAN JUANDERERS
(North of Seattle)
Contact: Tom Rodawald
206-714-3131
June 2-3 Show & Tell, Roy Robinson
Winnebago Itasca Dealership
June 21-24 Gorge Blues & Brews
Fesitval, Stevenson, WA
July 12-15 Mount St Helens/Mount
Rainier, Harmony Lake RV Park,
Silver Creek, WA
Aug 9-12 Scandinavian Festival,
Junction City, OR
Sept 13-16 State Rally, Enumclaw
Fairgrounds, Enumclaw, WA
Oct 25-28 Columbia River RV Park,
Woodland, WA
Nov 14 Luncheon 11am, Farmhouse
Restaurant, Mount Vernon, WA
Dec 7-9 Annual Christmas Party,
Fidalgo Bay Resort, Anacortes, WA
Oct TBA
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: Bernadette Gaudet
863-221-4724
bfgaudet1@verizon.net
Oct 8-11 Fun N Sun, Sarasota, FL
Nov 5-8 Daytona
Dec 3-6 TBD
SOUTH FLORIDA WINNIE GATORS
(South Florida area)
Contact: Rick Bunn
954-781-1746;
bunnsfl@bellsouth.net;
www.winniegators.org/sf-winnies
Sept 6-9 Tropical Palms, Kissimmee
Oct 11-14 Upriver RV Resort, North
Fort Myers, FL
Nov 1-4 TBA
Nov 29-Dec 2 Upriver RV Resort,
North Fort Myers, FL
SPACECOAST WINNIES
(Melbourne area)
Contact: Jim Rae
321-267-7215
jas43rae@gmail.com
www.winniegators.org/spacecoast
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Oct 19-21 State Mtg, Torrey Oaks RV
Resort, Bowling Green, FL
Nov 9-12 Sonrise Village RV Park,
Cocoa, FL
Dec 4-6 Paradise Oaks Golf & RV
Resort, Bushnell, FL
EASTERN AREA
SUNCOAST WINNIE-GATORS
(Clearwater area)
Contact: Larry Bergsman
727-744-9264
lsbergsman@yahoo.com
Sept 13-16 Pleasant Lake RV,
Bradenton, FL
Oct 19-21 State Mtg, Torrey Oaks,
Bowling Green, FL
Nov 8-11 Sanlan RV, South Lakeland
Dec 7-9 Blueberry Hill RV, Bushnell
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, President
770-438-1921
tomcatt1@bellsouth.net
www.gawit.com
GONE WITH THE WINNIES OF
NORTH GEORGIA
Contact: JoAn Blankenship
770-258-1385
http://gwtw.gawit.com
June 8-10 Stone Mountain Park
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 10-12 Homer, GA
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, Calhoun KOA,
Calhoun, GA
Oct 12-14 TBA
Nov 9-11 TBA
Dec 14-16 River Country Campground
METRO ATLANTA WINNIES
Contact: John Cowan
404-386-2990
johncowan11@gmail.com
http://atlantawinnies.gawit.com
June 15-17 Sweet Water Creek,
Canton, GA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 17-19 TBA
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, Calhoun KOA,
Calhoun, GA
Oct 19-21 Statesville I-77 KOA,
Statesville, NC
Nov 16-18 TBA
Dec 15 TBA
MIDDLE GEORGIA
STA-GONERS
(Macon area)
Contact: Wayne Thomas, 478-3287926, pwthomas3@cox.net
June 1-3 Emerald Lake, Colquitt
July 15-20 GNR Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 Sugar Mill, Thomasville, GA
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, KOA, Calhoun
Oct 5-7 KOA, Cordele, GA
Nov 2-4 Twin Oaks, Elko, GA
Dec 7-9 Emerald Lake, Colquitt, GA
ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS INDIANS (SC)
Contact: Jack Slater
309-359-8053/cell 309-349-4585
tractor_factory@yahoo.com
www.illinoisindians.org
June 22-24 State Rally, Irioquois Co
Fairgrounds, Cresent City, IL
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, Irioquois Co
Fairgrounds, Cresent City, IL
CARDINAL CAPERS
(Rockford area)
Contact: Toby Watne
815-757-7758
btwatne@msn.com
www.illinoisindians.org
(Click on Cardinal Capers)
June 8-10 TBA
June 22-24 State Rally, Crescent
City, IL
July 10-12 Rustic Barn, Keiler, WI
July 12-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 10-12 Emerald Lake Campground, Pearl City, IL
Sept 14-16 Illinois Beach State Park
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, Crescent City
Oct 12-14 Kentuckiana Campground,
Hopedale, IL
Oct 14-20 Rend Lake, IL
Nov 9 Crazy Bowling, Rochelle, IL
Dec 2 Christmas Holiday Party
FOURWINDS WINNIES
(Central Illinois)
Contact: J. Robert Todd
217-544-8344
redhawkjrt@comcast.net
www.illinoisindians.org/fourwinds
June 8-10 Bo Wood Rec Area, Sullivan, IL
June 22-24 State Rally, Crescent
City, IL
July 6-8 Hickory Hills Campground,
Secor, IL
Aug 10-12 D&W Lake RV Park,
Champaign, IL
Sept 14-16 Clinton Lake Rec Area,
Dewitt, IL
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, Crescent City,
IL
Oct 12-14 Champaign Sportsman’s
Club, Mahomet, IL
FOX VALLEY WINNIES
(West Suburban area)
Contact: Bob Gardner
815-431-8393
bobsrving@yahoo.com
www.illinoisindians.org
(Click on Fox Valley)
June 29-July 1 State Rally, Fairgrounds,
Crescent City, IL
July 15-20 GNR Forest City, IA
Aug 10-12 Thompson, IL
Sept 6-8 Hickory Hollow, Utica, IL
Sept 20-22 State Mtg, Fairgrounds,
Crescent City, IL
Oct 12-14 Fairgournds, Crescent
City, IL
Nov 3 Barrington Motors, Bartlett, IL
Dec 9 Christmas Party, TBD
LITTLE EGYPT WINNIES
(Southern Illinois)
Contact: Randy Burlison
618-995-2628
rburlison@hotmail.com
www.illinoisindians.org/littleegypt/
littleegypt.htm
June 7-10 Carlyle Lake, Eldon Hazlet
State Park, Carlyle, IL
June 20-24 State Rally, Crescent
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City, IL
July 12-15 Fort Kaskasia State
Historic
Site Campground, Ellis Grove, IL
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-19 Centralia Balloon Festival,
Centralia, IL
Sept 6-9 Fort Massac Stae Park,
Metropolis, IL
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, Crescent City
Oct 13-20 Rend Lake, Gun Creek
Campground, Benton, IL
Nov 1-4 Cape Camping & RV Park,
Cape Girardeau, MO
Dec 1 Christmas Party 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
June 22-24 State Rally, Crescent
City, IL
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 8-10 Shabbona Lake State Park,
Shabbona, IL
Sept 14-16 Lake-Le-Aqua-Na State
Park, Lena, IL
Oct 5-7 Coralville Lake - Tailwater
East Campground, Iowa City, IA
Nov 7 Red Lobster, Davenport, IA
Dec TBA
WINDY CITY WINNIES
Contact: Claudette Slowik
815-929-1957
cslowik@comcast.net
www.windycitywinnies.org
Aug 9-12 Friendship Rally, Kentuckiana Kampground, Macknaw, IL
WINNIE POO CLUB
(Peoria area)
Contact: Joyce Jones
309-697-9343
jones5128@sbcglobal.net
www.illinoisindians.org/winniepoo/
winniepoo.htm
June 8-10 Leisure Lake Campground,
Rock Falls, IL
June 20-24 State Rally, Iroquois Co
Fairgrounds, Crescent City, IL
July 13-15 Kamp Komfort Park,
Goodfield, IL
Aug 10-12 Shady Lakes Camp-
ground, Woodhull, IL
Sept 14-16 Kentuckiana Campground, Hopedale, IL
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, Iroquois Co
Fairgrounds, Crescent City, IL
Oct TBA
Nov Sky Harbor Restaurant, TBD
Dec Christmas Party, TBD
INDIANA
WHO’S YUR WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Kathy Rieck
219-924-7734; cell: 219-789-1374;
kathy3715@aol.com
June 7-10 Franklin Co Fairgrounds,
Brookville, IN
Aug 2-5 State Rally, Pla-Mor Campground,
Bremen, IN
Oct 16-18 Parke Co 4-H Fairgrounds,
Rockville, IN
INDIANA MEANDERERS
(Northern Indiana)
Contact: Scott Feichter
sfeichter@aol.com
Jun 7-10 State Mtg, Brookville Co
Fairgrounds, Brookville, IN
Jul 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 2-5 State Rally, Pla-Mor Campground, Bremen, IN
Sept 13-16 Saunders Village, Archbold, OH
Oct 16-18 State Mtg, Parke County
4H Fairgrounds, Rockville, IN
Nov 10 Roanoke Village Inn,
Roanoke,IN
Dec 8 Luncheon, Brownstone Cafe,
South Whitley, IN
MAINE
MAINE A BAGOS (SC)
Contact:Jackie Mathews
pmatth9878@aol.com
MICHIGAN
MARYLAND STATE CLUB
Contact: Joe Haba
301-467-4455
sjhaba@gmail.com
WATER WONDERLAND WINNIES
(SC)
Contact: Bill & Charlene Hornsby
586-216-8097 cell; 586-939-9209
charlene.hornsby@sbcglobal.net
www.waterwonderlandwinnies.
com
CHESAPEAKE WINNIES
Contact: Phyllis Sherbert
410-758-2483
fredphylsherbert@verizon.net
June 15-17 Homestead Campground, Georgetown, DE
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 17-19 - Snug Harbor KOA,
Hagerstown (tentative)
Sept 21-23 VA State Rally, Bethpage
Campground
Oct 5-7 Homestead Campground,
Georgetown, DE
ORIOLE WINNIES
(Baltimore area)
Contact: Hazel Topa
410-391-0041; hazeltopa@aol.com
MASSACHUSETTS
PILGRIM WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Linda Martel
978-314-0085
MassWIT@comcast.net
Aug 24-26 Northern New England TriState Rally, North Haverhill, NH
Oct 5-8 Blackman’s Point, Brant
Rock, Marshfield, MA
BRADFORD BRIGADE
(SE Mass Area)
Contact: Mark Whitehouse
781-320-0715; tw4adp@aol.com
Jul 5-9 Meadowlark CG Newport, RI
Aug 24-26 Northern New England TriState Rally, North Haverhill, NH
Sep 13-16 Sodom Mtn., Southwick
Oct 5-8 Blackman’s Point, Brant
Rock, Marshfield, MA
Nov 2-4 TBD
QUINEBAGOS
(Worcester Area)
Contact: Brian Martel
978-314-0085
MassWIT@comcast.net
Jul 5-9 Meadowlark CG Newport, RI
Aug 24-26 Northern New England TriState Rally, North Haverhill, NH
Sep 13-16 Sodom Mtn., Southwick,
MA
Oct 5-8 Blackman’s Point, Brant
Rock, Marshfield, MA
Nov 2-4 TBD
CEREAL CITY CAMPERS
(Battle Creek area)
Contact: James Simonds
269-665-9845 or 269-998-2226
rboehmer@hughes.net
June 1-3 Tri Lake Trails, Marshall, MI
June 22-24 State Rally, Vacation Station, Ludington, MI
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 25-29 Nahma Campground,
Nahma, MI
Aug 24-28 Shepshewana, IN
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, KOA Campground, Petoskey
Oct Dinner at Cornwells
GRAND VALLEY WINNIES
(West Michigan)
Contact: Jerry Hoover
269-568-0306
hoovergj2@aol.com
June 1-3 Turkeyville, Marshall, MI
June 22-24 Vacation Station, Ludington, MI
July 13-15 Snow Lake, Fenwick, MI
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug TBA
Sept 28-30 Poncho’s Pond, Ludington, MI
Dec 1 Christmas Party, Branns,
Division
St, Grand Rapids, MI
LANSING AREA WINNIES
Contact: Gary Kingsley
989-224-3260; 517-242-4104 (cell)
garykingsley54@yahoo.com
June 22-24 State Rally, Vacation Station Campground, Ludington, MI
June 24-26 Vacation Station, Ludington, MI
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-19 Friendship Rally, Community of Christ Campground, Sanford
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, Petoskey KOA,
Petoskey, MI
Sept 23-25 Petoskey KOA, Petoskey,
Oct 12-14 St Lorenz Church Campground, Frankenmuth, MI
MOTOR CITIES WINNIES
(Detroit-Metro area)
Contact: Ron Johnson
ronajo@wowway.com
June 22-24 State Rally, Vacation Sta-
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tion RV & Resort, Ludington, MI
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 24-26 Thurder Bay Resort, Hillman, MI
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, Petoskey KOA,
Petoskey, MI
Oct 5-7 Sauder Village, Archbold, OH
Nov 2-5 Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth
Jellystone Park, Frankenmuth, MI
Dec TBD
TIP-O-THE-MITT TRAVELERS
Contact: Jeff & Natalie Terrell
princessterrell@yahoo.com
July 20-22 Indian River RV Resort &
Campground, Indian River, MI
Aug 10-12 Loranger Pines, West
Branch, MI
Sept State Mtg, TBA
Oct 5-7 Camp Villa, Bear Lake, MI
WOLVERINES OF SOUTHWEST
MICHIGAN
Contact: Dale Vander Linden
269-424-3714; 269-470-2017 (cell)
caroleanddale@gmail.com
June 22-24 State Rally, Ludington
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug TBA
Sept 21-23 Petoskey, MI
MISSISSIPPI
MISSISSIPPI WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Marcus Stennett 601-7886380 or Anne Lane 228-872-4888
NEW HAMPSHIRE
GRANITE STATE WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Joanne Metz
207-646-5094
hmetz@maine.rr.com
June 8-10 Campout, N Haverhill, NH
Fairgrounds
July 31-Aug 3 Maine Lobster Festival, NASCAR RV Resort, Rockport
ME
Aug 24-26 A Hillbilly Hoedown, NNE
WIT Rally, N Haverhill, NH Fairgrounds
Sept TBD
Oct 19-21 Lake Forest Resort,
Wakefield, NH
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)
EASTERN AREA
INDYBAGOS
(Central Indiana)
Contact: Bruce Barta
765-362-4172
kbcville@aol.com
www.indybagos.com
June Brookville, IN
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 2-5 State Mtg, Pla-Mor, Bremen
Sept 13-15 Columbus, IN
Oct 16-18 Parke Co. 4H Fairgrounds,
Rockville, IN
Nov 10 Planning Mtg, Green Street
Eatery, Brownburg, IN
MARYLAND
Who’s Inviting Travelers
Contact: Carole Maxwell Horton
609-877-7208; 609-923-9939
camh27@comcast.net
www.jerseyseashells.com
June 22-24 Old Cedar CG, Monroeville NJ
July 15-20 GNR
July 27-29 Elk Neck State Park, North
East MD
Aug 24-26 Pine Hill RV Park, Kurztown, PA
Sept 21-23 Seashore Campsites,
Cape May NJ
Oct 26-28 Shady Pines, Galloway NJ
Nov 16-18 Old Mill Stream, Lancaster
PA
Dec TBD
SOUTH JERSEY BLUES
(From the capital to cape area)
Contact: Richard Donnelly
856-227-6519
donnellyrich@yahoo.com
NEW YORK
EXCELSIOR WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Karen Welch
585-223-9689
August 10-12 Herkimer County
Fairgrounds, Frankfort, NY
Sept 6-9 NYS Excelsior Winnies
Rally Herkimer County Fairgrounds,
Frankfort, NY
Sept 28-30 West Canada Creek
Campground, Poland, NY
EASTERN AREA
FOOTHILLS WINNIES
Contact: Wheeler Maynard, Jr
315-562-3450
wmaynard@tds.net
HUDSON VALLEY RAMBLERS
Contact: Peter Zwart
845-361-4023
June 1-3 Camp Waubeeka Family
Campground, Copake, NY
July 14 TBA
July 19-24 GNR, Forest City, IA
aug 15-17 TBA
Sept 6-9 State Rally, Herkimer Co.
Fairgrounds
Oct TBA
KESHEQUA WINNIES
Contact: Tom Burke
585-768-6556
June 7-10 Frost Ridge, LeRoy, NY
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-19 Tri-Club, Byron, NY
Sept 6-9 State Rally, Herkimer
County Fairgrounds, Frankfort, NY
Oct 4-7 Woodstream Campground,
Gainesville, NY
Nov 4 Early Christmas Party, TBA
LONG ISLAND WINNIE-TASCAS
Contact: Marianne Armstrong
631-423-9065
June 2-4 Tri State Rally
June 8-10 Battlerow, Old Bethpage
June 22-July 8 Wildwood State Park,
Wading River, LI
July 19-22 FMCA Rally, Essex Junction, VT
Aug 3-5 Cupsogue Beach
Sept 7-9 NY State Rally
Sept 14-17 Smithpoint Co Park
Sept 19-25 Indian Island
Oct 5-8 Off Island Club Trip
Oct 19-25 Indian Island, Riverhead
Nov 9-11 Holiday Party, Battlerow,
Old Bethpage, LI
ONONBAGO WINNIES
(Syracuse area)
Contact:Nick Montalbano
315-346-9100
nmonty@hughes.net
www.ononbagowinnies.club.officelive.com
SENECA WINNIES
Contact: Don Pophal
585-637-0425
dpophal1@rochester.rr.com
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 21-23 Ives Run, Tioga, PA
Aug 16-19 Tri-Club, Southwoods RV,
Byron, NY
Sept 6-9 State Rally, Herkimer
County Fairgrounds, Frankfort, NY
Oct 18-21 Tracy’s 3 Acres, Pavillon,
NY
Nov 3 Holiday Party
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
June 12-14 Skyline Resort, Darien
July 16-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 Sauerkraut Festival Junius
Ponds, Phelps, NY
Aug 16-19 Tri Club Southwoods
Byron, NY
Sept 5-9 State Rally, Herkimer Co.
Fairgrounds, Herkimer, NY
Sept. 28-30 Genesee Country,
Caledonia, NY
WINDMILL WINNIES
Contact: Jim Bruce
518-477-8236
jmbruce@nycap.rr.com
June 1-3 Southern NE Rally, Washington Co. Fairgrounds, RI
June 8-10 Show & Tell, Alpin Haus
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 20-22 Royal Mountain, Johnstown
Aug 17-19 Arrowhead Marina &
Campground, Scotia
Aug 24-26 Northern New England
Rally, North Haverhill Fairgrounds,
North Haverhill, NH
Sept 6-9 State Rally, Herkimer Co
Fairgrounds, Frankfort
Sept 28-30 West Canada Creek
Campground, Poland
Oct 6-7 Alpin Haus Open House
Nov 3 Annual Dinner
NORTH CAROLINA
WINNIE TARWHEELS (SC)
Contact: Gary Willox
704-806-6025
luckchar@yahoo.com
www.northcarolinawit.com
July 6-8 Mayberry Campground, Mt
Airy
Nov 16-18 Roanoke Rapids Campground
WESTERN WINNIE TARWHEELS
(Charlotte area)
Contact: Kathy Willox
704-806-6025
luckchar@yahoo.com
June 8-10 Mayberry Campground,
Mt. Airy, NC
July 6-8 State Mtg, Mayberry Campground, Mt. Airy, NC
Aug 10-12 Ft Chiswell Campground,
Wytheville, VA
Sept 14-16 Rutledge Lake Campground, Fletcher, NC
Oct 11-13 Stone Mountain, GA
Nov 16-18 State Mtg, RV Resort,
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Nov 30-Dec 2 Moore’s Home
WINNIE TARHEEL TRAVELERS
(Durham/Raleigh area)
Contact:David Beedie
252-221-4898
davidbeedie@embarqmail.com
July 6-8 Mayberry Campground, Mt
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Airy
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 17-19 Deer Creek, Galax, VA
Sept 21-23 VA State Rally
Oct 19-21 Ft Fisher
Nov 16-18 State Mtg, Carolina
Crossroads
Dec 1 Christmas Party
OHIO
WANDERING OHIO WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Ray Moore
614-395-5373
rp.moore@netzero.com
June 21-24 State Rally, Green Co.
Fairgrounds, Xenia, OH
Sept 28-30 Champaign Co Fairgrounds, Urbana, OH
BUCKEYE WINNIES
(Canton area)
Contact: Marlin Geesaman
mrgee1937@gmail.com
330-472-0193
June 8-10 Kandel’s Camping, Walnut
Creek, OH
June 21-24 WOW State Rally,
Greene CO Fairgrounds, Xenia, OH
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 10-12 Sauder Village Campground, Archbold, OH
Sept 7-9 Sternwheeler Festival,
Washington CO Fairgrounds, Marietta, OH
Sept 28-30 WOW Fall Campout,
Champaign Co Fairground, Urbana,
OH
Oct 12-14 TBD
Nov 2-4 Salt Fork State Park, Lore
City, OH
Dec 8 Christmas Luncheon, TBD
CARDINAL WINNIES
(Central area)
Contact:Bob Williams
740-862-2600
robertlynda.williams@gmail.com
June 21-24 State Rally, Greene Co
Fairgrounds, Xenia, OH
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 17-19 Lively Lady Campground,
Aberdeen, OH
Sept 21-23 TBA
Sept 28-30 State Mtg, Champaign
Co. Fairgrounds, Urbana, OH
EMERALD NECKLACE WINNIES
(Cleveland-Akron area)
Contact: Bob Mervis
440-248-9022, 330-348-1931
June 8-10 Baylor Beach Resort,
Navarre, Oh
June 21-24 State Rally, Xenia, OH
July 13-15 Friendship Rally, Long
Lake Park, Lakeville, OH
Aug 10-12 Sunset Lake, Spencer, OH
Sept 7-9 Pine Lakes, Orwell, OH
Sept 27-30 State Mtg
Oct 12-14 Wildwood Lakes, Homerville, OH
Nov 2-4 Kandels Camping, Millersburg, OH
MAUMEE VALLEY WINNIES
(Northwest Ohio)
Contact: Dale Viers
419-822-5928; dale@viers.com
June 8-10 Wood Co. Frgds, BG, OH
June 22-24 WOW Rally Cardinal Winnies Xenia, OH Greene Cty Frgrds
July 6-8
July 15-20 GNR Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 Shafer’s Show & Tell, Shafers RV, Delta
Aug 10-12 Joint Campout with. Buckeye’s Sauder’s Archbold, OH
Sept 14-16 Maumee Bay St. Pk.
Sept 28-30 State Campout
Oct TBA Town & Country
Nov 3 Dinner
Dec 1 Dinner
NORTH COAST WINNIES
(Cleveland area)
Contact: Dave Blood
440-593-3080
June 19-21 – Baylor Beach Resort,
Navarre, OH
June 22-24 State Rally, Xenia, OH
July 22-24 Friendship Rally, Burke
Sept 7-9 Holly Shores Campground,
Wildwood/Camp May, NJ
Sept 28-30 Holiday Trav-L, Virginia
Beach, VA
Nov 2-4 Mill Bridge Village Camp
Resort, Paradise, PA
Dec TBA Rainbow Dinner Theater,
Paradise, PA
RIVER CITY WINNIES
(Southwest Ohio)
Contact: Nancy Auciello
513-451-1721
nancy@vacuator.com
http://www.rivercitywinnies.org
June 8-10 Cedarbrook Campground,
Lebanon, OH
June 22-24 State Rally, Xenia, OH
July 13-15 Spring Valley Campground, Waynesville, OH
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 10-12 Beechwoods Acres,
Wilmington, OH
Sept 14-16 Little Farm on the River,
Rising Sun, IN
Sept 28-30 State Mtg, Champaign Co
Fairgrounds
Oct 12-16 Bob Evans Farm Festival,
Rio Grande, OH
Nov 10 TBA
Dec 15 Christmas Party
KEYSTONE WINNIES
(SE Pennsylvania)
Contact: Jan Reed
717-397-2052
jlrearthangel@gmail.com
June 7-10 State Rally, Centre Hall
June 10-13 Grange Fairgrounds,
Centre Hall, PA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 16-19 Ives Run Hammond Lake,
Tioga, PA
Sept 20-23 Buttonwood Campground,
Mexico, PA
Sept 29 State Mtg, Centre Hall, PA
Oct 11-14 Sills Family Campground,
Adamstown, PA
Nov 17 Luncheon Viva Euro Med
Bistro, Reading, PA
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA STATE CLUB (SC)
Contact: Russ LaForce
717-567-3612; 717-364-5336
rlaforce@embarqmail.com
CAPITOL AREA WINNIES
(South Central Area)
Contact: Marcel Perusse
717-938-6448; jperusse@ptd.net
June 7-10 State Rally, Centre Hall
June 19-21 Waterside Campground,
Lewistown
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 Oak Creek Campground,
Bowmansville, PA
Sept 7-9 Paradise Stream, Loysville
Oct 2-4 Hickory Run, Denver
Nov 3 Annual Fund Raiser
Dec 8 Christmas Party, Bower’s
Home
DELAWARE VALLEY WINNIES
(Tri-county area)
Contact: Bill Trinkle
570-588-6960
June 7-10 State Rally, Centre Hall
Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall
July TBA National Park, Poconos, PA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 3-5 Pioneer Campgrounds,
LaPorte, PA
LAKE ERIE TRI-STATE
Contact: Kathy Plant
330-245-0021
kp4372@gmail.com
June 7-10 State Rally, Centre Hall
June 15-17 Lampe Marina CG, Erie
July 12-15 Red Oak Campground,
Russell, PA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 9-12 Brookdale Family Campground, Meadville, PA
Sept 13-16 Bay Shore, Andover, OH
Sept 28-30 Fall Planning, Centre Hall
Oct 6 Election & Planning Luncheon
Nov Riverside Inn Dinner Theater,
Cambridge Springs
Dec Christmas Luncheon
SUSQUEHANNA WINNIES
(Central Pennsylvania area)
Contact: John Schon
570-998-2907
June 8-10 State Rally, Centre Hall
July 13-15 Twin Bridges Campground, Chambersburg, PA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 10-12 Buttonwood Campground,
Mexico, PA
Sept 14-16 Mill Bridge Village
Campground,Paradise, PA
Oct 12-14 Friendship Rally, Walkers
Farm, Wellsboro, PA
Nov 10 1 p.m. Luncheon Angst
Restaurant, Mill Hall, PA
THREE RIVERS WINNIES
(Pittsburgh/ Western Penn. area)
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Contact: Jim Stranford
814-677-7461
taycormar07@yahoo.com
June 7-10 State Rally, Centre Hall
June 22-24 Hickory Hollow Campground, Rockwood, PA
July 15-21 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 20-22 Harecreek Campground,
Corry, PA
Aug 17-19 Bayshore Campground,
Andover, OH
Sept 28-30 Grange Fairgrounds,
Centre Hall, PA
Oct 5-7 Pirateland Campground,
Myrtle Beach, SC
Nov TBD
Dec 8 Carmody’s, Wexford, PA
RHODE ISLAND
RHODY WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Steve Tonken
774-230-3494
508-943-0320
http://rhodywinnies.blogspot.com
July Mohegan Sun - midweek TBD
July 31-Aug 3 Rockport, ME for
Lobster
Fest
Aug 24-26 NNE
Sept 7-9 Circle CG Murder Mystery
Oct Fisherman’s State Campground
Dec Holiday Luncheon TBD
May 2-5, 2013 Fishermen’s Memorial
State Park
SOUTH CAROLINA
PALMETTO WINNEBAGO CLUB
(SC)
Contact: Lou Molnar
843-650-9158, 843-267-3410
FOOTHILL WINNIE TASCAS
Contact: Doug Locke
864-226-7806, dtlocke@msn.com
LOW COUNTRY WINNEBAGO
ITASCAS
Contact: Jesse Ford
803-548-0215
TENNESSEE
VOL STATE WINNIES (SC)
Contact: Dennis Graham
931-200-2498
dengraham@hotmail.com
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Oct 25-28 State Mtg, Wilson Co.
Fairgrounds, Lebanon, TN
MUSIC CITY WINNIES
(Nashville area)
Contact: Pat Bates
615-372-4547
EASTERN AREA
MID OHIO WINNIES
Contact: Jim Smith
330-239-1721
ajjfsmith@gmail.com or
Joann Miller, 330-345-7751
jonas@sssnet.com
June 8-10 Foxfire Campground,
Nevada, OH
June 22-24 Ohio State Rally, Green
Co. Fairgrounds, Zenia, OH
July 13-15 Lazy River Campground,
Grandville, OH
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 10-12 Callihan Pavillion, Nova,
OH
Sept 14-16 Evergreen RV Park, Mt.
Eaton, OH
Sept 28-30 Champaign Co Fairgrounds, Urbana, OH
Oct 12-14 Oak Ridge Festival, Attica,
OH
Nov 10 Dinner at Marie’s, Wadsworth,
OH
Dec 8 TBA
Lakefront Airport, Cleveland, OH
Aug 19-21 Lampe Marina Campground, Erie, PA
Sept 23-25 Traveler’s Woods, Garrettsville, OH
Sept 27-30 State Mtg,
Oct 19-21 Pymatuning Valley Resorts, Williamsfield, OH
batespat975@aol.com
June 15-17 GNR Alternative Lock A
Campground, Celina, TN
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 20-22 Dale Hollow Campground,
Celina, TN
Aug 17-19 Salt Lick Creek Campground,
Gainesboro, TN
Sept 7-9 Fall Creek Falls State Park,
Spencer, TN
Oct 18-20 Spring Lake RV Resort,
Crossville, TN
Nov 9-11 Pickwick Dam Tailwater,
Savannah, TN
Dec 15 Oakland Clubhouse, Lebanon, TN
EASTERN AREA
ROCKY TOP TRAVELERS
Contact: Bill Gold
865-856-0445
wgold@msn.com
June 14-17 Lakeview RV Park, Bluff
City, TN
July 7-14 Pre-rally Forest City IA
July 15-20 Grand National Rally,
Forest
City IA
Aug 16-19 Salt Lick Creek, Cordell
Hull Dam w/Music City Winnies
Sept 20-23 White Acres Campground, Bardstown, KY
Oct 25-28 State Mtg, Wilson Co.
Fairgrounds, Lebanon, TN
Nov 8-11 River Plantation, Sevierville,
TN w/ Tri-City Winnies
Dec 15 Member Appreciation
Luncheon
TRI-CITY WINNIES
Contact: Dan & Aggie King
423-366-0623, 423-366-2660
agnes.l.king@gsk.com or
chiefdan421@gmail.com
June 8-10 Holly Haven, Pigeon
Forge, TN
July 9-15 PreGNR, Forest City, IA
July 15-22 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 17-19 Lake Ridge RV Resort,
Hillsville, VA
Sept 7-9 Down By the River, Pineola,
NC
Oct 26-28 Vol State Mtg, Lebanon
Nov 9-11 Two Rivers Landing,
Sevierville, TN
Dec TBD
WEST TENNESSEE TRAVELERS
Contact: Larry Bolding
731-642-4997
larryjanebolding@gmail.com
June 18-20 Joe Wheeler State Park,
Rogersville, AL
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sept 17-19 Montgomery Bell State
Park, Dickson, TN
Oct 22-24 & 25-28 Long Branch State
Park & State Mtg
Dec TBD
VERMONT
LAKE CHAMPLAIN WIT
Contact: Mitch Loiselle
802-238-6556
Mitch@MyFreedomRV.com
VIRGINIA
YE OLE VIRGINIA WINNIE TASCAS
(SC)
Contact: Chauncey Ayers
757-547-8207
amrcea@aol.com
www.virginiawit.org
Aug 17-19 TBD
Sept 21-23 BethPage Camp Resort,
Urbanna, VA
Nov 9-11 TBD
BLUE RIDGE WINNIES
Contact: Ron Doerschug
276-728-5687
Ron5687@embarqmail.com
June 1-2 Deer Creek RV Resort,
Galax, VA
July 6-8 Ft. Chiswell RV Park, Max
Meadows, VA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 17-19 State Mtg, Cozy Acres,
Powhatan
Sept 21-23 State Rally, Bethpage
Camp Resort, Urbanna, VA
Oct 5-7 Walnut Hills, Staunton, VA
(Stew Pot)
Nov 9-11 State Mtg, Misty Mountain,
Crozet, VA
Dec 8 The Roanoker, Roanoke, VA
CARDINAL WINNIE TASCAS
(Northern Virginia area)
Contact: Dan Ruehl
703-887-2642
June 15-17 Misty Mountain Camp
Resort/Crozet
July 15-20 Grand National Rally
Aug 17-19 State Mtg
Aug 27-30 Grandparents/Friendship
Campout
Sept 21-23 State Rally at Bethpage
Oct 19-21 - Creekside/Edinburg
Nov 9-11 State Mtg
Dec 9 - Christmas Party/Reines RV
DOGWOOD WINNIES
(Richmond area)
Contact: Mary Wright
804-746-3595
Schaff321@aol.com
www.dogwoodwinnies.org
June 8-10 American Heritage RV
Park, Williamsburg, VA
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 20-22 Amelia Family Campground, Amelia, VA
Aug 17-19 State Mtg, Cozy Acres,
Powhatan, VA
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, Bethpage
Campground, Urbanna, VA
Oct 18-21 Wildwood Campground,
Monroe, VA
Nov 9-11 Misty Mountain, Greenwood, VA
Dec TBA
PENINSULA WINNIES
(Newport News area)
Contact: Betty Blackburn
757-244-5873
bblackburn8@cox.net
www.peninsulawitva.org
June 8-10 Thousand Trails, Chesapeake
July 13-15 Thousand Trails, Chesapeake
Aug 17-19 State Meeting, Cozy
Acres, Powhatan
Sept 21-23 State Rally, Bethpage,
Urbanna
Oct 12-14 Thousand Trails, Chesapeake
Nov 9-11 State Meeting, TBA
Dec 8 Christmas Dinner, TBA
TIDEWATER TASCAS
Contact: Mike Montgomery
757-619-7741
June 8-10 Rockahock CG, Lanexa
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 17-19 State Mtg, Cozy Acres
CG, Powhatan, VA
Sept 21-23 State Rally, Beth Page
CG, Urbanna, VA
Oct 19-21 Camping, TBD
Nov 9-11 State Mtg, TBD
Dec 7-9 Christmas Party, TBD
VIRGINIA COASTERS
(Virginia Beach area)
Contact: Pat Snow
757-421-9053
jhpmsnow@verizon.net
June 8-10 Tranter’s Creek Resort,
Washington, NC
July 14 Cookout at Syan’s
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug 17-19 State Mtg, Cozy Acres,
Powhatan
Sept 21-23 State Rally, Beth Page
CG, Urbanna
Oct 12-14 South Forty CG, Petersburg
Nov 9-11 Misty Mountain, Crozet
Dec 14-15 Holiday Trav-L-Park,
Virginia Beach
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Jan 2013 KOA Virginia Beach
WISCONSIN
WISCONSIN STATE CLUB
Contact: Julie Krause
715-658-1676
juliek@chibardun.net
www.wiswitclub.com
On Facebook: WISWITClub
July 22-24 State Rally, Waupaca Co
Fairgrounds, Weyauwega, WI
MADISON WINNIETASCAS
(Madison area)
Contact: Duane Somerville
shbigjoydu@tds.net
June 1-3 Town Edge Restaurant and
RV Park, New Glarus, WI
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
Aug TBA
Sept 21-23 State Mtg, Country Roads
RV Park, Lake Delton, WI
Oct 5-7 TBA
NORTHERN LIGHTS WITS
Contact: Carol Omernik
715-359-3363
caroljok43@yahoo.com
www.wiswitclub.com
On Facebook: NLWITClub
June 6-8 State Mtg, Pine Harbor
Campground, Chippewa Falls, WI
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 22-24 State Rally, Waupaca Co.
Fairgrounds, Weyauwega, WI
Aug 24-26 Steam & Gas Engine
Show - Edgar, WI (dry camping)
Sept 7-20 - 14 day Caravan around
Lake Michigan
Sept 21-23 - State Mtg. Country
Roads RV Park, Lake Delton, WI
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN
TRAVELERS
Contact: Carolyn Loomis
262-968-3577
ecloomis@centurytel.net
June 8-10 Country View
Campground, Mukwanago, WI
July 15-20 GNR, Forest City, IA
July 22-24 State Rally, Waupaca Co.
Fairgrounds, Weyauwega, WI
Aug 17-18 Country Roads, Lake
Delton, WI
Sept/Oct TBA
CANADA CHAPTERS
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
June 8-11 Nk’Mip RV Park, Osoyoos
July 12-15 Canyon Alpine RV Park,
Boston Bar, B.C.
Aug 9-12 Eagle Vista RV Park,
Squamish, B.C.
Sept 12-16 WA State Rally Lynden,
WA
Sept 20-23 Sunshine Valley RV,
Sunshine Valley, B.C.
Oct 11-14 Brae Island Regional Park,
Fort Langley, B.C.
ONTARIO
ONTARIO TRILLIUM TRAVELLERS
Contact: Robert Dudley
519-736-2694
dudley.2794@gmail.com
http://www.ott-wit.com
June 11-15 Paris Fairgrounds
Sept 18-21 Riverwood Park, Lindsay
INTERNATIONAL
WIT CLUBS
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)
Contact: Herb Maas
herb.maas@yahoo.com
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WIT DUFFERS (Golf club)
Contact: Junior Branson
651-464-6915
MILWIT (Military club)
Contact:Steve Winner
smwinner@frontier.com
585-455-8447
http://www.milwit.org
NETWIT CLUB
Contact: Mike & Kathy Laska
L27mk@netzero.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: Gene Teggatz
605-366-6654
Edteggatz@gmail.com
WIT SINGERS CLUB
Contact: Ruth Kieffer
920-847-2709
520-661-3111
ruthhk13@gmail.com
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 HANDICAP CLUB
Contact: Alice Broers
641-583-0091
mibro5112@yahoo.com
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IN Indybago Club (06/1972)
CO Rampart Rangers (06/1972)
Missouri State Club 40 Years (06/1972)
MO Chief Winnies (06/1972)
MI Lansing Area Winnies (07/1972)
OH Cardinal Winnies (07/1972)
Nebraska State Club 40 Years (06/1972)
Michigan State Club 40 Years (07/1972)
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512-943-9862
tkellsworth61@yahoo.com
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WIT State & Regional Rallies
2012 WIT Club Rally Schedule
Pennsylvania State Rally
Centre Hall, PA
June 7-10
June 7-10 Pennsylvania - Centre Hall, PA
Aaaargh...and ahoy matey batten down the hatches, avoid the
gangplank -- and come have a little
fun with the Pirates of “Penn”…
sylvania. Nah, we won’t make you
walk the gangplank – just treat you
to some swash-buckling good times.
The PA State Rally will be held
Thursday, June 7 through Sunday,
June 10, 2012. Location is the
Grange Fairgrounds in the beautiful
countryside of Centre Hall, PA.
We’ll begin the festivities on
Thursday with the PA chapter potluck
suppers. All first time attendees and
out of state guests are encouraged
and welcome to join the local
chapters for supper. Bingo follows
supper for your evening relaxing.
Opening ceremonies are Friday
morning. If you would like to arrive
prior to Thursday June 7, the cost
will be $20.00 per night, payable
with your registration fees for the
rally. Water and 30amp electric are
provided. The dump station is open
on Sunday when you depart. Honey
Wagon tickets will also be available
to purchase.
Your weekend will include food,
seminars, games, craft competition,
vendors, ice cream social, friendship/
cake walk, money hat for each of
Friday and Saturday evenings,
50/50 drawings for each evening,
book exchange (bring the books
you’ve already read and exchange
them for something “new” to read),
beanbag baseball tournament, pet
show, WIT store, local vendors and
the ever popular PA baskets drawing
on Saturday evening. Potluck and
bingo Thursday, Friday evening a
light supper, daily drawings (50/50
and money hat), some door prize
drawings, and “Game Night”.
June 18-21 MILWIT Central Rally, Rising Sun, IN
June 22-24 Ohio - Xenia, OH
June 22-24 Illinois - Crescent City, IL
June 22-24 Michigan - Ludington, MI
July 6-8 Iowa - Humboldt, IA
July 8-12 WIT 365 Club, Forest City, IA
July 9-14 MILWIT National Rally, Forest City, IA
July 15-20 Grand National Rally - Forest City, IA
July 22-24 Wisconsin - Weyauwega, WI
August 2-5 Indiana - Bremen, IN
August 3-5 Colorado - Central City, CO
August 24-26 Northern New England - North Haverhill, NH
September 7-9 Minnesota - Cambridge, MN
September 6-9 New York - Frankfort, NY
September 13-16 Washington - Enumclaw, WA
September 14-16 Missouri - Columbia, MO
September 19-23 Oregon - Rickreall, OR
September 21-23 Virginia - Urbanna, VA
September 26-30 Louisiana - Rayne, LA
October 3-7 California - Bakersfield, CA
October 11-14 Nevada - Fallon, NV
October 12-14 Texas - Montgomery, TX
October 18-21 Arizona - Tonopah, AZ
October 18-20 New Mexico - Alamogordo, NM
Attention State Clubs!
It’s not too early to send your 2013 Rally
dates to WIT Club News. We’ll add them to
the schedule in our Aug/Sept edition!
WIT Club News • 55 • June/July 2012
Saturday morning we’ll get you going with a pancake
breakfast. Saturday evening the ladies of the Grange
Fairgrounds will have a nice dinner prepared for us.
Following dinner we’ll enjoy entertainment, drawings
(50/50, hats and PA baskets) as well as door prizes.
Doughnuts and coffee will be available Friday morning.
Fun, food and great fellowship - all the ingredients for
a “hit the plank”...swash the buckle...fun filled weekend.
Craft show information is based on the GNR rules
and regulations information. All craft folk are encouraged
to show your talent.
Rally fees are as follows: Cost of the rally for 3 nights
camping and activities: $120.00 per rig/2 people. $95.00
per rig/ 1 person.
Additional persons and children 10 years of age
and older are $25.00 each, to be paid with registration
fees. Registration is due by May 11, 2012. The cost of
registration after the 11th of May is: Rig/2 people-$125.00,
Rig/1 person-$100.00. Additional person fee remains
the same - $25.00 per person extra. Cancellation of
reservations made
PRIOR to May 24, 2012 will get a full refund of money
paid. Any cancellation made AFTER May 24, 2012 will
be refunded less a fee of $13.00 per person registered.
Please make your check payable to PA STATE WIT
CLUB - send it to the club treasurer: Daniel Gates, 250
E. Cedar Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. If you have
any questions or concerns, feel free to contact PA State
President Russ LaForce at rlaforce@embarqmail.com
or phone: 717-567-3612. Information is also available at
the PA state club web site: www.pastatewit.com.
Directions: Centre Hall Grange Fairgrounds is located
on Route 45 in Old Fort, PA. The entrance is on Homan
Road. From the northeast or west, follow Interstate 80
east or west to exit 161 (route 220S).
Follow 220S to exit 73 (Rt. 45E). Left at the exit light,
go 6.4 miles from the light at the exit turn left into the
fairgrounds on Homan Road. From the southeast and
central area, Rt. 322 west to Rt. 144 North, left at Rt. 45
West in Old Fort - entrance to the fairgrounds from the
light at 144/45 is approx. 5/10 of a mile on the right. From
the west, the PA turnpike or I-80 as above. The zip code
for use with GPS or Internet maps is 16828. Map quest,
Google maps, paper maps or GPS are your personal
guides of choice for safe arrival.
If you would like further information or help, be sure
to contact President Russ LaForce at the above email or
phone number PRIOR to the week of the rally.
Looking forward to seeing old friends, making new
friends and enjoying what WIT is all about...good food,
good friends and good times in our Winnebago! And a
little pirate party atmosphere can’t hurt either!
MILWIT Central Rally
Rising Sun, IN
June 18-21
The 2012 MILWIT Central Rally will start late Monday
afternoon, June 18 and end Thursday morning, June 21,
2012 at Little Farm on the River in Rising Sun, Indiana,
located about a half hour west of Cincinnati in lovely
Southern Indiana along the Ohio River. Owner Richard
Elsen has committed to help us with a great rally and
appointed Rachel to be our Point of Contact. Richard is
giving us free use of their enclosed nearby recreation
center/clubhouse for breakfasts, dinners and other
evening social events.
The Rising Star Casino (formerly Grand Victoria) has
a free shuttle and is a couple minutes away. Numerous
wineries, golf courses, the Creation Museum, historic
small towns, other casinos and points of interest are
within a short 30-45 minute drive along with the Cincinnati
area attractions.
Campground Information: Little Farm on the River is
located at 1343 E. Bellview Lane, Rising Sun, In 47040.
E-mail attention Rachel: littlefarmrv@hotmail.com ;
website is www.littlefarmresort.com . The campground
website is an excellent source for more information.
Reservations must be made by calling our Point of
Contact, Rachel, at the campground at (812) 438-4500.
Let Rachel know you are with MILWIT and attending the
rally. She will ask for a credit card to hold the site; you
can cancel without charge up to day of check-in should
emergency preclude coming. Sites are full hookup
and site fees plus sales tax are payable on arrival. The
CampUSA or Passport America member site rate is
$16.50 per night for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
only with no other discounts.. The military rate after 10%
discount for Sunday to Thursday nights is $29.70 and
the Friday or Saturday night rate is $36. Although there
are sites down by the river, we chose our sites on top of
the hill for easy access to the enclosed recreation center.
Directions to Little Farm on the River: You can use
GPS but recommend for the least hassle to go to the
I 275 loop (Connects with I71, I74, and I75) around
Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Southern Indiana and
take the I 275 Exit 16 to US 50 West Lawrenceburg/
Greendale, Aurora Indiana. (This is just North of Indiana/
Kentucky bridge over the Ohio River.) Go about 1 mile to
US 50 W and travel about 6 miles on US 50 W to IN 56.
Turn left on 3rd Street/IN 56 and follow it along the river
west about 6.5 miles to Bellview Lane on your left toward
the river. Turn left on Bellview and go about .1 mile to
Little Farm on the River office for check-in.
Rally Fee: $25.00 per person ($50 per couple) Make
WIT Club News • 56 • June/July 2012
checks payable to Richard Dillon and mail to 2641
Oneida Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46217.
The fee includes two dinners and three breakfasts
prepared by your hosts or catered. Please send in all
fees by June 1, 2012. With your check, enclose a piece
of paper with any of the following information that is
not already imprinted on your check: name, address,
telephone number (home/cell) and significant others
cell number. Also include the name, address, telephone
numbers (home and cell) of a family or friend, someone
who is not traveling with you, to be notified in case of an
emergency.
For planning purposes, please send us an email
(rdillon18@comcast.net) as soon as possible, if you plan
to attend or call Dick’s cell phone (404) 386-9790 if you
don’t have e-mail.
Dick plans to bring Little Farm on the River brochures
and campground maps to the MILWIT Eastern Rally in
March.
Further Information and Updates: Check the MILWIT
website www.milwit.org or contact Dick Dillon at 404386-9790(cell)) or e-mail rdillon18@comcast.net.
Illinois State Rally
Crescent City, IL
June 22-24
The Illinois State Rally will be held June 22-24
at the Iroquois County Fairgrounds in Crescent City, IL.
Our theme for our rally is “Treasure Island” which goes
along with GNR. Come celebrate with us by joining in
on the pre-rally activities starting Wednesday, June 20,
with our “Presidents Early Bird” cookout and pot luck.
Thursday will be our golf outing and throughout the
week we will offer tours in the surrounding area including
a Barn Quilt tour of several area shops. We will also
offer an on grounds look at several Motor Homes and
Towables from one of our Camping World dealers.
Vendors, craft contest, flea market, and games will be
available beginning Wednesday. Our Rally will officially
start with opening ceremonies on Friday evening before
a catered dinner.
Our rally fee is $110 for a two person unit And $90 for a
one person unit. Additional guests are $35 each, children
4-11 are $10. Additional nights are $15 each. Parking for
handicapped guests is available. The fee includes two
evening meals, Saturday breakfast, and a continental
WIT 2012 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)
WIT Club News • 57 • June/July 2012
breakfast on Sunday. Registration
form with money is due by June 12.
After this date, please add additional
$10 late fee. The registration form is
available on our website or use the
form found in the WIT magazine.
Please mail form and money to
Carol Smith, Illinois Indians State
Treasurer, 3 Cardinal Dr., Beecher,
IL60401. Make checks payable to
the Illinois Indians. Directions: From
Junction I-57, exit 283(Gilman Exit),
proceed East on Rt 24 6 mile to RT
49(Crescent City). Turn North onto Rt
49 to Fairground on your left. Electric
and water hookups, and dump
station on the grounds. For more
information, contact Jack Slater,
Illinois Indians President at 309-3598053 or e-mail at tractor_factory@
yahoo.com. For continuation of
update information and registration
form, please check out our website
at: www.illinoisindians.org. Vendor
inquiries should be made to Ray
Smith at 708-946-2435 or by e-mail
at rgsmith0313@yahoo.com.
Ohio State Rally
Xenia, OH
June 22-24
Our theme this year is Honor and
Serve. Come join us to celebrate our
Nation, Flag and Country. We will be
decorating our Motor Homes/Units
with Red, White and Blue with flags
everywhere.
The Ohio State Rally will be held
at Greene County Fairgrounds 120
Fairground Rd Xenia, Ohio.
There are many things to do in
the area. Sightseeing and other
activities available in the area are
Tour National Air Force Museum
at Patterson Air Force Base, 3-D
Movies, Presidential Air Planes and
Wright Brothers Bicycle Museum.
Rally Fees for 2 nights and
activities is $85.00 1 coach/unit 2
adults, $70.00 per l unit/1 person;
$25.00 per guest; $25.00 for
additional nights camping.
Reservations sent AFTER June 1
will incur a $5 late fee.
(The cost includes camping
Friday & Saturday night, Friday &
Saturday dinner, Saturday & Sunday
Breakfast and Entertainment)
Please make checks payable to
Carolyn Berry and mail to: Carolyn
Berry, WOW Treasurer 226 Eller
Avenue, Englewood, Ohio 45322
Home: 937-836-9401 E - M a i l :
carolbob937@frontier.com
For additional information or
questions contact WOW President
Ray Moore at cell phone: 614-3955373 E-Mail: rp.moore@netzero.
com
DIRECTIONS: From Columbus,
take I-70 West to exit 52A (US Rt.68)
South to Xenia, and right on Harbine
Ave, left on Florence St, right on
Ankeney Mill Rd. Arrive at the 120
Fairgrounds Rd on the right.
From Cleveland, take I-71 South
to I-270 West to I-70 West, follow
directions from exit 52A. See above.
From Toledo, take I-75 South to I-70
East, to Exit 52A, follow directions.
See above.
From Dayton, take I-70 East to
Exit 52A, follow directions from 52A,
See above.
Rally Activities Planned include
Band of Flight from Wright Patterson
Air Force Base, State Craft Judging,
Pet Parade, Ice Cream Social, Craft
making opportunities, Red, White
and Blue decorated Motor Home/
Unit contest, seminars on safety and
so much more.
Michigan State Rally
Ludington, MI
June 22-24
It’s WWW’s 40th Birthday so
come and help us celebrate! We’ll
gather at Vacation Station, 4895
West US 10, Ludington, MI, 49431.
Come early and/or stay late! Rally
fee includes two nights camping,
two dinners, breakfast on Saturday.
Sunday breakfast is provided by
the campground and is payable at
the door. All sites are spacious and
full hookup plus cable. For more
information on the campground, visit
www.vacationstationrvpark.com.
There are a host of things to do in
the area including three lighthouses,
ferry boat, murals, beach, casino,
airplane ride, and many others.
Fees:$100 for 1 coach/2 adults/2
nights, Fri-Sat dinner and Sat
breakfast. $75 for 1 coach/1 adult/2
nights, Fri-Sat dinner and Sat
breakfast. $25 each extra person
over age 11. $20 for each extra night.
Reservations sent AFTER June 1
will incur a $5 late fee. Make checks
payable to Water Wonderland
Winnies and send to Bev Simonds,
217 Pinehill Dr, Galesburg, MI
49053.
Iowa State Rally
Humboldt, IA
July 6–8
Iowa Winnie Hawks are inviting all
WIT members to gather at our State
Rally. Our theme “Pirates of the
Caribbean” will have you talking like
a pirate and comfortably into your
character for GNR. Humboldt is just
a short caravan to the Rally grounds
and Service Center in Forest City.
Pre-rally will coincide with
Independence Day celebrations in
Humboldt with a grand parade and
spectacular fireworks display. The
County Fairgrounds will have a car
show, bingo, and harness races for
pre-rally entertainment options. We
will be conveniently located near bike
trails, local restaurants and shopping
venues. A local Farmers market will
be held on Saturday morning.
Aye maties, we have a treasure
trove of activities planned for you to
enjoy. Come for the food, seminars,
entertainment, contests, prizes, and
fellowship with other Winnebago
product owners. Enter your Arts
& Crafts in our state competition
with the winner moving on to
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WIT State & Regional Rallies
GNR competition. Categories and
guidelines are the same as used at
GNR. We will have a silent auction
and book exchange. Ron Lichtsinn
of Lichtsinn Motors will present a
seminar and host a wine and cheese
party. Plan to party with old friends
and make many new acquaintances.
Registration form is available at
www.iowawinniehawks.com
Rally fee $125/couple, $92/single
before June 29. Fees include 2
nights camping (30 amp electric with
water and dump station on grounds),
2 breakfasts and a continental
breakfast, 2 catered dinners,
ice cream social, and 2 night’s
entertainment and prizes. Added
camping nights are the bargain price
of $10. For more information contact:
Captain Tom Bailey 641-373-2390
vtjbailey@hotmail.com
WIT 365 Club
Forest City, IA
July 8-12
Calling all full-timers (those who
live in their RV at least six months
per year)! Join the WIT 365 Club
for their Pre-Rally on July 8-12, the
week before the Treasure Island
GNR.
Registration is Sunday afternoon,
July 8, followed with Social Hour at
4 p.m. Beginning Monday, the group
gathers each day for breakfast
prepared on-site. Then we will learn
more about the Forest City area
by touring three businesses. Each
afternoon we gather for a 4 PM
Social Hour. Other group meals/
events include a pizza party, potluck,
ice cream social, and an optional
Dutch-treat dinner out. Rally fee will
be approximately $15, payable at
registration but, for better planning,
we would appreciate knowing if you
will attend.
Membership dues, which may be
paid at the Pre-Rally registration.
Questions and your rally attendance
intentions should be e-mailed to
the president, Gene Teggatz at
Edteggatz@gmail.com.
MILWIT National Rally
Forest City, IA
July 9-14
Our National Rally will be at the
Winnebago Rally grounds 9-14 July.
As usual we will have our nightly
happy hour (beginning at 1600) and
several drawings for gift bags. Make
sure to bring finger foods for the
happy hours.
We will again host a Veterans
recognition dinner during our
national rally and of course we will
participate in the Annual Forest City
Puckerbrush Parade.
We will conduct our officer
elections
and
discuss
some
proposals to modify the structure of
the organization. We will also need
to bring our by-laws into compliance
with changes made in the WIT bylaws.
Again this year we will have a
wee auction so bring items suitable
for that purpose. I do believe there
will be several bottles of “Monkey
Shoulder” for those who have a
taste for finer scotch. Last years
bottle went for around $125.00 and
we had more than one bottle the
profits probably would have been
substantially higher!
For many years WIT members
have approached us and asked if
we could help them dispose of their
old tired American flags. I asked Bill
Speer to develop an American Flag
Retirement and Tribute Ceremony
for the GNR. Bill has written a good
10 minute program to properly honor
the flag in accordance with US
Code 4 “The Flag Code” and Doug
Formanek would like to make the
ceremony part of the Monday 16
July evening program.
So, if you have a flag that is so
worn, faded, or tattered that it is no
longer fitting for display? Bring it to
the 2012 GNR and turn it over to Bill.
He will accept your flag and it will be
honored in the flag tribute ceremony
during the rally. We will honor your
flag in accordance with US Code
4, section 8k and dispose of it with
respect according the Flag Code.
We will select a flag from those
given to us to represent all the flags.
As you know, most Flags today are
often made of synthetic materials
and when they are burned they
would give off acrid or unsafe fumes.
Therefore, the flag chosen
for burning will be one made of
natural fibers of cotton or wool.
The remaining flags will be taken
to Ft. Riley, Kansas where they will
be honorably disposed in an EPA
approved incinerator.
For questions, call Bill Speer 785210-7141. To mail in a flag send it to
Bill at 6908 Old Milford Rd. Milford,
KS 66514.
And that is about it from the North
Coast. See you in Forest City!
Wisconsin State Rally
Weyauwega, WI
July 22-24
Are you looking for some place
to go or something to do after GNR?
Please join us at the Wisconsin
State Rally at the Waupaca County
Fairgrounds
in
Weyauwega,
Wisconsin July 22-24. We have
some fun-filled and interesting
activities/tours planned for this rally.
Optional Tour: Monday, July 23
– Bus trip to Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Tour Lambeau Field, home of the
Green Bay Packers. Lambeau
Field is one of the most storied and
hallowed stadiums in the United
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States, and the Green Bay Packers
are the only team in the National
Football League to be owned by the
fans. Consistently ranking high for
the “fan experience,” Lambeau seats
more than 72,000 fans. Stadium tour
guides take you into a luxury box to
view the stadium and then through
the players tunnel so you can see the
field from the player’s perspective.
Tour the Green Bay Packers Hall
of Fame. The history and tradition
of the team are captured inside this
fantastic museum. (www.packers.
com) In the afternoon we’ll tour The
National Railroad Museum and take
a train ride! See the Union Pacific
Big Boy, the world’s largest steam
locomotive; General Dwight D.
Eisenhower’s World War II command
train; and the Lake Mitchell, a
Pullman sleeping car built in 1924.
(www.nationalrrmuseum.org) Tour
bus to Green Bay is dependent on a
minimum of 25 people. Cost is $45
per person: includes transportation
and standard entrance fees for the
three tours.
Optional Tour: Tuesday, July
24 – Bus trip to the EAA show, the
nation’s largest air show in Oshkosh,
Wisconsin. Each year up to 10,000
visiting aircraft - of all shapes, sizes
and varieties - make Oshkosh the
busiest airport in the world (www.
airventure.org). Whether you’re an
aviation enthusiast or an aviation
novice, AirVenture has something for
you. No matter what your age, you’ll
be entertained, informed, and thrilled
by the countless activities available
that reflect the spirit of aviation
all around. Bus tour to Oshkosh
is dependent on a minimum of 25
people. Cost is $45 per person:
includes transportation and entrance
fees for the air show (standard
entrance fee is $37).
Other activities:
On Sunday
there will be a Community Festival
sponsored by a local church group
that everyone is invited to attend. Fire
safety seminar, Farm tour, games,
ice cream social, entertainment,
travel to nearby Door County, Green
Bay or Appleton or just plain relax if
you wish.
Rally Fees: $125 for registrations
before June 1, 2012 (early registers
eligible for free entry drawing) for 2
people, 1 coach and $140 after June
1 for 2 people, 1 coach. Deduct or
add $25 for less/more than 2 people.
What’s included: Three nights
camping (electric, water is available,
dump station), two continental
breakfasts and two catered dinners.
Early/late camping is available for
$20 per night.
To register: Send registrations
to Wisconsin WIT Club, Attn: Jim
Fenske, 1504 West End Road,
Waukesha, WI 53188, jhfinc@aol.
com. If you are interested in the
optional
activities/tours,
please
indicate this on your registration
and include the appropriate fees
with your payment.
For more
information, contact Julie Krause,
juliek@chibardun.net
Indiana State Rally
Bremen, IN
August 2-5
The Who’s Yur Winnies invite all
WIT members to join us on Thursday,
August 2nd through Sunday August
5th, for our 2012 Indiana State
Rally at the Pla-Mor Campground in
Bremen, Indiana.
This campground is located in
the heart of the RV Manufacturing.
The RV Museum is located in nearby
Elkhart, IN. There are numerous
Historical Sites in the area.
We will have a hotdog cookout,
weather permitting, for early birds
on Wed evening. We have planned
a tour of the Winnebago of Indiana
(SunnyBrook RV) assembly plant
on Friday afternoon. We will have
a Charity Auction, please bring a
couple of items per unit to donate.
The “SPOON” is up for auction.
FEE: Three nights camping
plus registration is $125.00, which
includes 3 evening meals as well
as donuts and coffee on Sunday
morning.
Make checks payable
to The Who’s Yur Winnies and mail
reservation to Lori Tindall, 5815 W.
Jackson St., Indianapolis, IN 46241
by July 23, 2012.
LOCATION:
Pla-Mor
Campground, 2162 US 6 East,
Bremen, IN 46506. Phone 574-5463665
DIRECTIONS: From State Road
31 turn East on Highway 6 go 11.3
miles Campground is on the left.
OR from US 30 take State Road 331
North go 10 miles to State Road 6 go
East .8 miles to campground on left.
For more information, call State
President Kathy Rieck at cell 219789-1374 or Email kathy3715@aol.
com.
Colorado State Rally
Central City, CO
August 3-5
Our theme will be Blue Hawaii.
Wear a Hawaiian shirt every day and
become eligible for prizes! The Rally
will include camping, one continental
breakfast sponsored by SkyMed,
one catered breakfast; one potluck
and one catered dinner. We will have
Hawaiian entertainment, perhaps
hula dancers; and a performance by
the “King” -Elvis himself-on Saturday
night! Friday evening features a
happy hour with complimentary
margaritas and a wine event on
Saturday evening.
Saturday will feature a computer/
genealogy seminar - bring your
information and questions with you.
Attend the Pampered Chef show
and cooking seminar; the WIT store
will be open, and much more.
There will be a carpet cleaner
on-site ready to help you spruce up
your rig. Rates are $50/carpet and
&$65-$80 for furniture. If you are
interested in this service please note
on your registration with a c(carpet)/
f(furniture).
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And for those who don’t know Colorado..Central
City has casinos (non-Indian) lining both sides of the
main street like a mini Las Vegas, mine tours and there
is a self-guided tour of the historic town!! More of the
same can be seen in Black Hawk, which is immediately
adjacent. The summer days are warm and the nights
cool down for a great night of sleeping. A good time is
promised to all who attend. For travelers leaving GNR
and heading west, Colorado is on the way home. Plan to
stop and rest with us a few days.
The cost is $155/couple and $125/single. Additional
days pre- or post-Rally will be available for the group
rate. After you have registered and been given a site
number you may secure extra days. Call KOA Denver
West at 800-562-8613 and remember to state that you
are with the Mile Hi WIT CO Club when making plans
for these additional days. Sign up early by sending your
registration to Peter Colaiannia, 7729 S. Eaton Way,
Littleton, CO 80128. There are a number of premier
sites with great vistas and these will be distributed on a
first come/first serve basis. ALOHA!
Northern New England Rally
North Haverhill, NH
August 24-26
The Northern New England WIT Rally is hosted in turn
by the states of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. In
2012, New Hampshire will host the Rally at the North
Haverhill Fairgrounds, 1299 Dartmouth College Hwy,
Rte 10, North Haverhill, NH. The theme of the 2012 rally
is Hillbilly Hoedown.
Thursday night will be pot luck and Friday night dinner
will be a spaghetti supper. Entertainment that night will
feature a local blue grass band with an open mike to
follow so bring your instruments and join in the fun.
Saturday night will be a theme night with option to dress
accordingly so bring your corncob pipe and your jug. That
night will feature a genuine pig roast provided by chef
Dave Mallari of The Pig Kahuna of Maine. Entertainment
will feature the local band Red Hat.
Fun and games are planned including a turkey shoot,
a backgammon competition and beanbag game. Stay
tuned for more updates in the spring.
Admission will be $110 per rig with two people, $75
per rig with one person, $35 for an additional person per
rig. The fee includes two nights hook up, with 30 amp
electric, two dinners, 2 breakfasts and plenty of fun.
Come early for only $20/night per rig.
Send your registration and rally fees (made payable
to Granite State Winnies) to: Larry Minor, 31 Temple
Drive, Rochester, NH 03868. Contact information:
Larry Minor larpat1944@aol.com 603 332-0841.
Mark your calendars and we’ll see you in August.
New York State Rally
Frankfort, NY
September 6-9
New York State Excelsior Winnies State Rally is in
Frankfort, NY, September 6-9, 2012. All WIT members
are invited to join the Excelsior Winnies State Club at
the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, NY, to
celebrate our 30th Rally Anniversary! Come prepared
to enjoy fun and games. Opening ceremonies will be
Thursday, September 6 at 4:30 p.m. followed by a potluck
dinner. Friday morning a continental breakfast will be
served with a Hot Dog and Ice Cream Social on Friday
evening followed by great entertainment. Saturday a full
breakfast will be served with a catered dinner followed
by super entertainment. Sunday morning, coffee and
donuts.
All this and more for the rally fee of 1 unit/2 people
$125, 1 unit/1 person $100, and each extra person $75.
This is for four days and three nights camping with 30
amp electric, buddy water, and dump station on grounds.
Early arrivals are welcome for $20.00 per night.
Registration received after August 23, 2012 will be an
additional fee of $25.00 per motor home. So please plan
early.
An optional tour: Historic Erie Canal Cruise is
offered on Thursday, September 6, 2012. This narrated
90-minute tour on the Canal travels through Lock #18
lowering 18 feet. It is $16.00 per person and requires
you to arrive one day early as the tour is at 12:30 p.m.
Reservations should be sent to Ed Welch, 45 Filkins
ST, Fairport, NY, 14450. Checks must be made out to:
Excelsior Winnies. All cancellations made after August
23, 2012, will be subject to a $25.00 cancellation fee. No
refunds for any cancellations after September 1, 2012.
Directions to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds:
New York State Thruway (I90), take exit 30 from either
direction, turn left and go across bridge, bear right onto
5S West and drive about 5 miles onto Cemetery Road
then turn into fairgrounds.
Vendors are welcome. Contact Les Bonesteel, Rally
Master and Vice President at 518-469-0111 or e-mail
him at bonestel@aol.com for more information.
Minnesota State Rally
Cambridge, MN
September 7-9
The Winnehahas State Club is inviting everyone to
our 41st Annual Minnesota State Rally to be held on
September 7th-9th at Isanti County Fairgrounds located
at 3101 Highway 95 N in Cambridge, Minnesota.
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The Rally Theme is “Minnesota-A Land of Treasures”.
New this year is a Photo Contest. Prizes will be awarded.
Our weekend will be filled with lots of fun events, a
silent auction, arts & craft show, games and seminars.
We begin with a potluck meal on Thursday evening
for early arrivals followed by BINGO. After bingo we will
have time to socialize and play other games
Our Friday morning begins with a Golf Tournament.
Opening Ceremony will start around 12:30 p.m. after
the golfers return. Following the ceremony there will be
games and seminars. After the evening meal we will be
entertained by “The Bandannas” a singing group.
A pancake breakfast will start our Saturday morning
followed by seminars and card tournaments. There will
be an Ice Cream Social in the afternoon. There will be
Roasted Turkey and Baked Ham for the catered meal.
We will have Casino games and other games or activities
for those not playing Casino games.
Sunday morning starts with a continental breakfast
followed by a non-denominational church service. Our
closing ceremony will end our weekend before we head
our separate ways.
Cost: 1 unit 2 people: $120. 1 unit 1 person: $90.
Before August 23, 2012. After August 23 there will be
an additional $10 with the price at $130 & $100. Extra
adult will be $25 & each child will be $15. Extra nights
of camping available for $25 per night. Each camping
site will have electricity. Please arrive with a full tank of
water. There is water and a dump station available on
the fairgrounds.
We are looking forward to seeing friends from past
rallies and making new friends at this rally. Please be
sure to mark your calendar for Sept. 7th - 9th and make
plans to be with us for a “Minnesota Nice” week-end.
Rally contact information: Co-Presidents: Glenda
Erdmann at (507) 429-7694 e-mail jgerdmann@gmail.
com or Judy Kruempel at (507) 932-3182 or e-mail
ggkrump@yahoo.com
and $30 for each extra person. Fees postmarked August
18, 2012 and after will increase $10 per unit. A $20 fee
will be applied to all cancellations made after August
30, 2012. The rally fee includes 2 night, full hook-up
campsite, Friday evening meal, Saturday breakfast
and dinner, Saturday evening entertainment, ice cream
social, anniversary cake and Sunday continental
breakfast. The rally plans include games, vendors and
a seminar(s).
Captain Cutthroat or Captain Scarface will be on hand
to welcome ‘ye landlubbers’ to the party at the opening
ceremonies on Friday evening. The rally promises to
be a lot of fun with the pillaging and plundering and
looting by the Captain Cutthroat’s and Blackbeard’s that
started at GNR continuing in Columbia. And whichever
one shows up has promised to bring a ‘Treasure Chest’
filled with door prizes to be given away throughout the
weekend.
Plan to arrive on Wednesday, September 12th to
participate in the pre-rally activities. Planned pre-rally
activities include a Thursday, September 13th tour of the
historic Jefferson City Penitentiary, lunch at the Prison
Brews and a tour of the Governor’s Mansion. A $12 fee
will apply for the penitentiary tour. Prison Brew menu
prices range from $6.99 to $13.99. There is no cost for
the governor’s mansion tour. A golf outing at a course
in the Columbia area is planned for Friday. The senior
rate for 18 holes and cart is $30. There are several other
interesting places in the Columbia area to visit. Directions
to the campground are as follows: Exit I-70 in Columbia,
MO at exit #128(Highway 63 north). Travel north
approximately 3 miles to Oakland Gravel Road(paved).
Exit right. Turn left at stop sign. Campground is on the
right. Lat: N 39 d 00.4158m Long: W 92d 17.9852m.
Space is limited for both the campground and tours,
so early registration is highly recommended. Please
contact Terry Parsons at 816-591-0747 or tepcjp@
sbcglobal.net for a registration form.
Missouri State Rally
Columbia, MO
September 14-16
Washington State Rally
Enumclaw, WA
September 13-16
The Winnie-MO-Tasca Missouri State Club extends
an invitation to all WIT members to join us for a ‘Pirate
Party at Treasure Island’. The party will be held Friday,
September 14 to Sunday, September 16, 2012, at
Cottonwoods RV Park, 5170 N Oakland Gravel Road,
Columbia, MO 65202. Note: The road is paved. In
addition to the Pirate Party, Winnie-MO-Tasca will be
celebrating their 40th anniversary. The rally fee will be
$130 per unit with 2 people, $105 per unit with 1 person
The Washington State Rally “A Journey to Adventure”
will be held Sept. 13-16 at the Enumclaw Expo Center in
Enumclaw, WA. Note that one of the adventures is to a
new location for the rally.
The registration office will be open for check-in starting
on Wednesday afternoon. The annual nine-hole golf
tournament is on Thursday, September 13. Additional
details will be available on www.Wash-I-Bagos.com (our
new website) before the start of the rally.
Enjoy meeting other members and exchange ideas
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WIT State & Regional Rallies
with other chapters, play bean bag baseball and other
games, visit the dealers, attend seminars, play Bingo,
win a door prize, enjoy entertainment, and explore
the shops, especially the pie store and restaurants in
Enumclaw. A local Latte truck will visit the grounds every
morning. If interested in the local area and activities, go
to http://www.enumclawexpocenter.com/
Rally fees:
• Electric sites (w/water available) $120 (two people),
deduct $35 for single, add $35 each for extra
persons. Extra nights are $20 per night.
• A very limited number of 50-amp sites (w/water
connection) are available only for units that check
in on Tuesday ($190) or Wednesday ($164), deduct
$35 for single, add $35 each for extra persons. 50
amp sites will be assigned based on the postmark
date of your application.
• Your rally fee includes camping fees, with lunch and
dinner on Friday and Saturday.
• After September 1 add a $30 late fee.
• A $30 per unit fee will be charged for a cancellation.
• No gift certificates can be transferred to another unit.
Gift certificates are for one coach, two people and
extra guests pay $35 ea.
Handicapped parking must be requested on your
registration form. Upon arrival, please display your
handicap placard in the windshield area to assist the
parkers. Remember, chapters must arrive together to
park together.
Registration forms for the rally, golf, craft competition,
and vendors can be downloaded from the Resources
section of our new website: www.Wash-I-Bagos.com.
Make checks payable to Wash-I-Bagos and mail with
your completed registration form to Cheryl Rodewald,
2245 Balsam Lane, Mount Vernon, WA 98274;
rodewalds@msn.com; 360-424-9498.
Driving Directions:
Enter 45224 284th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022
in your GPS or go to http://enumclawexpocenter.com/
directions.html, where you can enter your starting
address and get specific directions. As always, we ask
everyone to come prepared with electrical extension
cords and water splitters, in case they are needed.
There is no dump station on site, so come in with
empty gray and black tanks.
For more information about the rally contact Helen
Hesketh by email at washibagos@aol.com or phone
425-641-0278.
Oregon State Rally
Rickreall, Oregon
September 19-23
Once again we invite all of our WIT members and
friends to make plans to head Polk County Fairgrounds
in Rickreall, Oregon to attend our 41th Annual WIT Rally
hosted by the Oregon Trail Winnies & Itascas (OTWI)
State WIT Club and supported by the six Oregon Local
WIT Chapters.
Our theme for 2012 is “WITzard of OZ”, so look for
the yellow Brick Road, Witches, and Wizards also don’t
forget Dorothy, Toto and their 3 friends. So start working
on those costumes and prepare for lots of fun. We will
do our best to provide a “WITzard of OZ” atmosphere
for your enjoyment and participation. If past history is
any indicator, our Saturday evening (our dress up night)
dinner will find participants dressed in their finest attire.
(Red Shoes) You are always welcome no matter what
you wear.
Early registration will be available Wednesday. The
rally itself will begin early Thursday morning with an
opening ceremony and registration for late-comers will
follow. Events this year will include a variety of seminars,
the ever-popular Red Hat Tea open to all the ladies,
indoor and outdoor games, many vendors, raffles, door
prizes, evening entertainment, and great food. 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) Do not forget to being extra
30/50 amp. extension cords, water splitters, and extra
water hoses that you may need. The extra night camping
fee per night is $12.00 for early arrivals. (Please send
with your registration)
In order to ensure allocation of appropriate space,
vendors must pre-register by contacting Suzan AuFeroth
at 1-541-521-5301 or suzanlee@live.com
Rally Registration Fee until August 21st is one unit/
two people $126.00; one unit/one person is $81.00;
each additional guest is $45.00. August 22nd or later
add $10.00 to each registration fee.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund if cancelled before
September 7 (in writing please).
Checks should be made payable to OTWI and sent
with your rally registration form to: OTWI, c/o Bryan
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Hoffman 10336 N.E. Russell CT. Portland, Oregon
97220-2846 or patbryan@wa-net.com. Receipt of your
registration will be acknowledged via email, or in the
absence of email, by posted acknowledgement.
For those who are mobility challenged, a limited
number of handicap parking spaces are available on
a first registered basis. Include a copy of your DMV
handicapped card with your registration form and submit
it as early as possible.
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 99, turn south onto Hwy 99 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 2012 Oregon State
Rally and other activities of the Oregon State Club and
Local Chapters, check out our website at www.otwi.org.
For more information: Suzan Suzan AuFeroth at
1-541-521-5301 or suzanlee@live.com.
Virginia State Rally
Urbanna, VA
September 21-23
The Peninsula Winnies, your host chapter for the
Virginia State Rally invite you to join us for the 2012
VA WIT Rally. “Pirates of the Rappahannock” will be
held at Bethpage RV Resort, Urbanna, Virginia 21-23
September. The resort offers full service with 20/30/50
amp electric, water and sewer, at each site. Come join
us for a weekend of Pirate fun including a costume
contest for individuals and groups. Enjoy food, music,
games and entertainment. The Rally will include three
days and two nights camping, Friday and Saturday
dinner, Saturday breakfast, and Sunday coffee and
pastry. Bingo and entertainment are being planned for
Friday and Saturday nights in the indoor facility. The
rally will include games, vendors and seminars for men
and women, arts and craft contest, and other activities.
Check out the Virginia Wit Web Site for updates. www.
virginiawit.org
Pre rally activities for early arrivals include:
Rappahannock river cruise to Ingleside winery - The
narrated cruise departs Hoskins Creek at Tappahannock
at 10 A.M. You’ll want to bring your binoculars, so you
can get a close-up look at our rare, magnificent national
symbol, the bald eagle. These magnificent birds nest in
the trees and cliffs beside the Rappahannock. Once at
Ingleside, you can enjoy a buffet style lunch or take your
own picnic to enjoy in the courtyard. After lunch, you
are given a tour of the winery, where you can see the
wine making process first hand. But, the real treat of any
winery, is of course is the wine. A tasting of some of the
premier wines that Ingleside has to offer follows the tour.
The winery also boasts one of most unique gifts shops in
the area. When you visit Ingleside via the Capt. Thomas
you also can benefit from special discount pricing when
you purchase wine.
Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing cruise back down the
Rappahannock River; while you enjoy your glass of wine
take all of the scenery that the river has to offer.
Schedule and Rates (not included in rally rate):
• Cruise leaves Tappahannock, Va at 10 am and
returns at approximately 4:30 pm
• Cruises are $27.00 for adults, $15.00 for children
• The optional lunch served at Ingleside Winery is
$13.00 for adults and $8.00 for children
The Rally fee is $125 per coach (2 People) or $135
per coach (2 People) after August 1, 2012. The rally fee
for each extra person is $35. Children 6 and under are
free. The fee for a single person and coach is $90 or
$100 after August 1.
Two extra days before the Rally are available for $27
per day. Please include payment with your registration.
Make your check payable to the Virginia WIT Rally 2012.
Mail your registration and fees to the Rally Registrar:
Ellen Ruffin, 12895 Nike Park Road, Carrollton, VA
23314-4407
You will receive confirmation of reservations and
additional information by August 1.
Please make plans to join us now. Contact the Rally
Master (Pirate King), Ron Colbow via e-mail loghm42@
gmail.com or phone at 540-775-3937 if you need
additional information.
Louisiana State Rally
Rayne, LA
September 27-30
The Louisiana Pelican Winnies invite all WIT members
to come and pass a good time with us. Our Theme is
“Pirates of Louisiana”. The 2012 State Rally will take
place September 27-30 at the Rayne Civic Center in
Rayne, LA.
The campground will be open Monday September
24th for early arrivals. The fee for early arrivals will be
$15.00 a night. This includes electricity and water. Dump
stations are on the grounds.
The tours are as follows: Caravanning will be
necessary to limit the number of vehicles to the various
sights. Sign up at the registration desk when you arrive
and pick up your courtesy bag of “Goodies”.
Wednesday Sept.26th you will take the Swamp Tour
in Henderson, LA. Chances are you will see not only
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our state bird the Brown Pelican but also an alligator
or two during your boat ride. Lunch will follow in their
unique restaurant on the grounds. There will even be a
time to check out their unique gift shop. Total cost will be
$32.00 a person.
Thursday Sept. 27th you will take a tour of German
Town and its Museum. Afterwards a Tour of Hundley
Museum and Farm. There will be a demonstration of rice
and crawfish farming as well as viewing the antique farm
equipment and his large collection of farm toys. Lunch
following on the grounds. Total cost $22.00 a person.
Rally Fee: The fee for the Rally will be $140.00
for one unit/two people for those who register before
September 1st. and $150.00 after September 1st. The
fee for one unit/one person will be $115.00 if registered
before September 1st. and $125.00 after September 1st.
Each extra person will be $25.00 and children under 12
are free. Fees include 4 days and 3 nights camping with
electricity and water. Dump stations on grounds. The fee
also includes 2 full breakfasts, 1 continental breakfasts
and 3 dinners prepared by our great Louisiana cooks.
Entertainment will be provided Friday and Saturday
night. There will be door prizes, an ice cream social and of
course some Lagniappe. The activities include vendors,
dealer displays, beanbag baseball, washer toss, tractor
pull, seminars, craft demostrations and classes. We
will have money hats, 50/50 raffles, bingo, a cajun cake
walk, a silent auction and a white elephant sale with
new and used books for sale also. Prepare yourself for
our costume contest based on our Pirate Theme. Come
walk the plank to true delight with a treasure of Louisiana
intrigue.
Directions: From I-10 take exit 87, head south. At
the first traffic light turn right and follow the signs to the
Rayne Civic Center.
Send check or money order to Pelican Winnies c/o
Eric Hebert, 1440 Shawn Dr., Baton Rouge, La. 70806.
Phone (225) 9250184 Res. or (225) 2475572 Cell.
Email erro@cox.net.
For more information or for Vendors interested
contact chairpersons Barbara and Jessie Chiasson
at (337) 8966811 Res. or (337) 2545413 Cell. E-mail
Jesschiason@bellsouth.net
Or
Pelican
Winnies
PresidentMilton Pepper at (337) 2348403 Res.
(337)2983593. E-mail mwpepp@juno.com.
California State Rally
Bakersfield, CA
October 3-7
Starting at 2:00 thru 4:00 pm Wednesday we will
have registration, hospitality and signups for activities.
4:30 starts fellowship (Happy Hour). At 5:30 Opening
Ceremony with one of the country’s top color guard.
6:00 pm Dinner served by executive board.7:15 evening
Games. And that’s just the 1st night. The next three
days will prove to be a great weekend with evening
entertainment, games, seminars, craft displays by
members, member swap meet, door prizes and much
more. The theme for this year’s rally is country western
music.
Come see what Bakersfield California has to offer:
taste foods from local restaurants.Discover area
museums and other points of interest.
For more information on registration go to calwit.org.
Or contact Augie Sansone @ s3a2a1@msn.com or
Deanna Kojder @ dkojder@aol.com.
Nevada State Rally
Fallon, NV
October 11-14
The Silver State Travelers invite all WIT to have
some LUAU FUN October 11th to the 14th at the Fallon
Fair Grounds. The camp ground will be open Tuesday
October 9th for early arrivals at $14.00 a night. Self
guided tour of a local farm will be arranged for Wed or
Thursday morning.
Rally fee is $135. for 1 unit 2 people. The fee for one
person is $100. Fees include 4 days and three nights
of camping with water and electricity hook ups. Dump
station on the grounds. The fee includes 2 Dinners and
2 lunches. There will be a Salad Pot Luck on Thursday
night.
Ukelele entertainment provided Saturday night. If you
play Ukulele, bring it along and join in the fun.
An ice cream social, door prizes, money hats and
50/50 drawings will be part of the fun. Activities will include
Bean Bag Baseball, Cavalcade of Outdoor Games,
Bingo and other inside games, Vendor presentations
and Hula Contest.
Send Check or Money Order Payable to Silver
State Travelers to Mary Haupt 3900 Avonwood Ave,
Las Vegas, Nv 89121 Phone 702-451-9617
email:
ImTurtleLu@aol.com
For more information Contact President Suzanne
Boroughf at 775-742-0385, sboroughf@sbcglobal.net.
Or Pam Sloan 775-771-1971 psloan55@charter.net
I would like to invite all of our traveling friends to the
California State Rally, October 3-7 at Bakersfield RV
Resort.
WIT Club News • 65 • June/July 2012
WIT State & Regional Rallies
Texas State Rally
Montgomery, TX
October 12-14
The Texas W State Club invites all WIT Members to
attend the Texas State Rally October 12-14. The Rally
location will be at Lake Conroe/Houston North KOA
RV Park, 19785 Highway 105 West, Montgomery, TX
77356.More Pre-Rally and Rally information will be
forthcoming….so Stay Tuned!
The Bluebonnet Travelers, a Texas Local Chapter
Club, will be hosting this Rally along with other Texas
Local Chapter Clubs assisting. The theme for this Rally
will be OKTOBERFEST and promises to have events to
keep you all entertained.
If you have questions prior to further information being
published, please contact Debbie Wade, President of
Bluebonnet Travelers Local Chapter Club 713-703-5702
or Delilah Parsley, Treasurer of Texas W State Club,
936-539-0635 or 936-856-4408.
New Mexico State Rally
Alamogordo, NM
October 18-20
Rally fees are $120 for one motor home/two people.
For one motor home/one person, $90. Each additional
person six years and older is $45. The rally fee includes
three nights camping, two catered suppers, one supper,
two continental breakfasts and one full breakfast. The
DEADLINE for registration is August 31. There is a NM
State Rally refund policy if cancellation is made on or
before August 31 which includes a $5 cancellation
charge. Cancellations received after August 31 will be
subject to a $25 cancellation fee. No-shows will not be
refunded. Registration form with check or cancellation
notification should be sent to or phoned to: Don or Susan
Buford, 3921 Schooner Loop, Las Cruces, NM 88012.
E-mail drb.susan@q.com. Phone 575-373-1900. Please
make checks payable to Rio Grande Travelers and use
the registration form in this issue.
Mark this rally on your calendar and plan to join us for
fun, friendship, and great adventures to wonderful and
exciting places of New Mexico. You will be amazed and
will never forget what you saw and did. Any questions,
call President Don Buford, 575-373-1900.
Arizona State Rally
Tonopah, AZ
October 18-21
Come and join the “Rio Grande Travelers” State Club
consisting of two chapters, Border Cities Travelers and
Roadrunners that will be hosting a marvelous 3rd New
Mexico theme state rally this year. The rally will be held at
the Boot Hill RV Resort, 1 Dog Ranch Rd, Alamogordo,
NM, October 18-20, 2012.
You may want to stay a little longer since there
are so many wonderful, extraordinary and incredible
places here to see and visit. At the northern end of the
Chihuahua Desert lies a mountain-ringed valley known
as the Tularosa Basin, surrounded by majestic Organ,
San Andres and Sacramento Mountain ranges, which
Alamogordo is located. Visit one of the world’s great
natural wonders, the glistening White Sands National
Monument. It’s a major portion of the world’s largest
gypsum dune field, along with the plants and animals
that have successfully adapted this harsh environment.
There are many other sites in Almogordo to visit and
enjoy including the White Sands Missile Range, Old
Town Almagordo, NM Museum of Space History, “Heart
of the Desert” Pistachio Groves & Winery to name just
a few.
There will be entertainment, speakers, socializing
and informal games of all kinds as well as door and raffle
prizes.
The Grand Canyon Winnies invite you to come to
Arizona - the youngest state of the contiguous 48 states.
This year Arizona celebrated its first centennial. As of
February 14, 2012 (Valentines Day) Arizona officially
was 100-years old. The 2012 Arizona State Rally theme
is “CELEBRATE ARIZONA’S 100TH BIRTHDAY.” Of
course, there will be birthday cake.
There will be Wii bowling, beanbag baseball, the
cavalcade of games, seminars, vendors, a silent auction
and entertainment. Dinner Thursday night is potluck.
Friday’s dinner will be prepared by one of the local
chapters while Saturday’s dinner is catered.
Rally cost is $130 per 2-person rig or $120 per
single person rig. Each additional person is $10. After
October 1, 2012 the cost will be $145 per 2-person rig.
Make checks payable to GCW and mail them to Debbie
Yesensky, 46251 E. Hwy 60, Space 101, Salome, AZ
85348
Our rally will be held at Saddle Mountain RV Park,
40902 W. Osborn Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354.
For more information: please contact Joe Yesensky
at 928-710-1104 or email jmyesensky@yahoo.com.
For updated information check our website www.
grandcanyonwinnies.org
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