WIT Club News - October/November 2014

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Winnebago Outdoor Adventures Edition
October / November 2014
What’s inside
Club, Chapter & Rally News............... pg 8-19
Photo by Gayle Putman,
W152858 of Bradenton, FL
State, Special Interest
& Regional Rallies............................. pg 27-29
Shutterbug Photo Contest Winner
Winnebago Outdoor
Adventures........................................... pg 40-65
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Contents
Features
Inside WIT Club 4
From Our Area Reps 5-7
Club, Chapter & Rally News 8-19
October / November 2014 Vol. 45 No. 6
Advertising
Blue Ox 8
Member Anniversaries / Memorials 21
Show & Tell 22
Road Bites 23
Winegard 11
MCD Innovations 15
Freightliner 18
License Plate Order Form 24
FCIS 20
WIT Membership Directory CD 24
SkyMed 30
Winnebago Industries News 25
Service Tips 26
State, Special Interest & Regional Rallies/Form 27-29
Mercedes-Benz 39
Winnebago Outdoor 67
FCIS 68
Who’s Inviting 31-38
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures Schedule 40
Questions & Answers 41-42
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures 2015 Events 43-65
WIT Club Office Hours:
7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
800-643-4892, Ext. 1
FAX: 641-585-6703
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures:
641-585-6267
Winnebago Outdoor Store:
641-585-6109
Visitors Center/Factory Tours:
641-585-6936
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 268 or
1045 S. 4th St.
Forest City, IA 50436
WIT Club Membership
The WIT Club enhances the joy of owning
a Winnebago, keeps owners connected
to the Winnebago family and supports
the RV Lifestyle. Anyone who owns a
Winnebago Industries product is eligible
to join the club.
Do you want to renew your
membership or know someone who
wants to join WIT Club? Visit us at
www.witclub.com/membership/join/ or
call us at 1-800-643-4892, ext.1.
WIT Club Staff
Consumer Engagement Manager
Denise Yeager: 641-585-6728
[email protected]
Area Representatives
WIT Club Membership &
Marketing Specialist
Brynn Daniels: 641-585-6464
[email protected]
Western Area Representatives
Rick & Christy Burke
Rick: 847-682-7456 Christy: 847-899-0886
[email protected]
WIT Club Coordinator
Heidi Nyhus: 641-585-6874
[email protected]
Eastern Area Representatives
Butch & Becky Moore
Butch: 269-615-7049 Becky: 269-615-7050
[email protected]
Customer Service/Factory Service
Appointments: 866-311-7133
Central Area Representatives
Patrick & Janet Wright
Patrick: 405-641-9059 Janet: 405-620-7871
[email protected]
Service Administration/Owner
Relations: 800-537-1885
WIT Club welcomes news releases, articles and
photographs for publication and retains the right to
accept or refuse articles, photographs, advertisements
and has the right to edit all submitted material.
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Inside WIT Club
Autumn greetings from WIT Club! The
changing of the seasons can be quite
refreshing here in Iowa and we’re staying
busy at the WIT Club Office with our
membership and renewal materials as well
as planning for the 2015 WIT Club “Down
Under” Grand National Rally (registration
opens Monday, January 5, 2015!).
Most members would agree, it’s always nice
to contact the correct person when looking
for answers to your questions as WIT Club
members and club or chapter officers.
Below, you’ll find some reminders on who
to call…for what (all contact information
on page 3):
Heidi Nyhus – WIT Club Coordinator
• New memberships
• Renewals
• Membership questions and change of
information
• Honorary memberships
• GNR Registration
• Show & Tell banner and information
Brynn Daniels – WIT Club Membership &
Marketing Specialist
• WIT Club marketing, including email
communications
• WIT Club News
• GNR planning
• Insurance requests for campouts and
rallies
Rick & Christy Burke – WIT Club Western
• Contact persons for members, clubs and
chapters in the western area states and
provinces of: Alaska, Arizona, California,
Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah,
Washington, Wyoming, Alberta, and
British Columbia.
Patrick & Janet Wright – WIT Club Central
• Contact persons for members, clubs and
chapters in the central area states and
provinces of: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa,
Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma,
South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin,
Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
Butch & Becky Moore – WIT Club Eastern
• Contact persons for members, clubs
and chapters in the eastern area
states and provinces of: Alabama,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West
Virginia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland
and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario,
Prince Edward Island, and Quebec.
Pam Urbatsch & Melissa Kearney
– Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
Administrators
• Winnebago Outdoor Adventures event
questions and registration
Winnebago Outdoor Store
• Winnebago Outdoor goods and online
web store questions
Winnebago Industries Visitors Center
• Factory tours questions
• Camping spaces at the Visitors Center
facility
As you may know, we’re creating some new
benefits and tools to enhance your WIT
Club membership and participation at the
Club and Chapter level. We look forward to
sharing more in future issues of WIT Club
News, but until then wanted to share the
latest. Earlier in the year, we developed
a new database that is the heart of more
changes to our membership materials and
renewal processes. To help streamline the
membership process, we recently updated
our pricing structure. There is one price
for a one-year membership or renewal
($39.95) and one price for a three-year
new membership or renewal ($99.85).
This membership still includes all previous
benefits such as discounts on products
and services from Winnebago plus new
things like a $20 voucher to use on any
merchandise at our Winnebago Outdoor
store or WinnebagoOutdoor.com as well as
at your Area Rep’s WIT Store. Benefits also
still include the opportunities for discounts
with our vendor partners like SkyMed, Farm
and City Insurance Services and Winnebago
Outdoor Adventures. We will continue
to enhance your membership with more
benefits to come in the near future.
This edition of WIT Club News is our annual
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures issue. We
think our Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
program is pretty great! After all, WIT
Club members have the opportunity to
sign up for twenty-three different events
in 2015, receive priority reservations and
sneak peek information on events, and
receive special pricing – 10% savings on
adventures and caravans. From weekend
getaways to that month-long trip of a
lifetime, Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
sets the gold standard. But, you don’t have
to take it from us…find out why WIT Club
members just cannot get enough of our
superb adventures and caravans!
“You planned it, we came, we
enjoyed!”
“I enjoyed the camaraderie with
new friends, touring schedule, and
knowledge of our tour guides.”
“Our trip was well organized,
stress free and fun. We met a lot
of really nice people including our
great hosts!”
As always, safe travels WIT Club members,
and enjoy the beautiful fall colors!
-WIT Club Staff
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From Our Western Area
Rick & Christy Burke, Western Area Reps
checking the WIT Club website for clubs
and chapters and reading the magazine.
We aren’t the only ones either. It is
quite surprising when we go to your club
and find…nothing! If you are looking
for members and you aren’t sending in
articles and an occasional photo then
you are missing the boat. If you aren’t
posting your schedule and up-to-date
contact information online then maybe
you are sinking your boat! So if you
have outings still scheduled for this year
or are working on next year’s schedule,
please send these to Brynn Daniels ASAP!
[email protected]. Even if
everything isn’t 100% firmed up we want
to know your plans. If we can’t find you no
one else can either.
We are on the move! Spent a memorable
long August weekend in Ruidoso Down,
New Mexico with the New Mexico State
Club! Located in the southern mountains,
this area is known as the real Wild
West. The fun started with a tour day
carpooling to such fascinating spots as
the spectacular Spenser Theater, the
Smokey the Bear Museum and burial
site and historic Lincoln, New Mexico
where Billy the Kid made his reputation.
The outing was run by Mary Childress,
who excelled at making us welcome
and showering us with colorful and
handcrafted New Mexico memorabilia. For
instance, we learned almost every meal
can be improved with “Hatch” chilis and
“Portales” peanuts. AND you can combine
them both into Chili peanut brittle!
Red or Green! We want to thank the Rio
Grande Travelers and especially, Stuart
Burke, and also Don Burford, president
of the Border Cities Travelers and DJ
Hoffman, president of the Roadrunners.
Kudos on planning a great outing and
especially to the Border Cities Travelers
who ran it. If you live in New Mexico and
are reading this, then consider joining
one of these chapters or the state club.
They are great fun to travel with and
know how to have a good time.
From there we went up to northern
Montana to be with the WIT Montana
Wilderness chapter. We camped
overlooking the beautiful Flathead
Lake with the mountains outlining the
background. This is just down the road
from Glacier National Park (down the
road in Montana mileage terms that is.)
This group has been together for a long
time, and everyone works together so
their campouts run very smoothly. They
know all the local spots and are very
welcoming to newcomers. We learned
about local dining delights here too
including Huckleberries and Flathead
cherries. And we thought Huckleberry
was just a friend to Tom Sawyer but
instead we learned it’s a berry that
makes delicious pies, syrup and jam! If
you live in Montana and aren’t already a
member of the Wilderness chapter, look
them up. They will help you find great
campgrounds and learn even more about
Montana! Thank you Milt Munson for
inviting us and making us welcome.
We are on our way to six more outings
as we write this: Washington, Oregon,
two in California, Nevada and Arizona.
Our contacts with these clubs and
chapters already tells us more good
times are in store.
So now we want to ask a favor of you.
We need to FIND you and get to your
campouts and the way we do that is
We have heard from many clubs and
chapters that they would like to grow their
membership. You are your best advocate!
Be visible. Look for Winnebago units in
campgrounds you visit. Tell them about
your group and invite them to learn more
about WIT Club. Give them a business
card or tri-fold with your club’s contact
info. If your group is having an outing
that weekend then ask others to join you
for a happy hour or card games. We have
heard several times this was how current
members found and joined their club.
And when you get them there—be sure
to extend the welcome by sitting with
them or inviting them to mingle with the
group. It’s uncomfortable for a new person
to come to a dinner and to select a table
only to find everyone else sitting at other
tables with their friends and club members.
Presidents, I challenge you to be the first
to ask newcomers to sit at your table! And
after the outing, make sure to call or send
a note to thank them for coming.
As you read this, we will be heading
into our time off. That means we will be
spending some family time, being with
friends, and relaxing. But we know that
soon we will be checking the WIT Club site
to plan our Spring tour. We look forward to
seeing your schedules online and joining
you for more fun in 2015!
Western Area Reps
Rick: 847-682-7456
Christy: 847-899-0886
[email protected]
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From Our Central Area
Patrick & Janet Wright, Central Area Reps
We camped with the NODAK Flickertails at
the International Peace Gardens. We were
able to walk and drive in both Canada and
United States while camping with some
fun people. We saw some beautiful scenery
with very moving displays and memorials.
We enjoyed a camp fire each night along
with a trivia game one night. Besides
all the good visiting and good food, we
exchanged recipes and we were introduced
to the pot luck breakfast. Since breakfast
is our favorite meal, we really enjoyed the
planning, cooking, and eating of it.
Central Area Reps
From the north part of North Dakota, we
traveled down to Ponca, Nebraska and met
the Siouxland River Ramblers in Ponca
State Park. One of the members brought
some home grown sweet corn for all of us
to enjoy. They also introduced us to a local
eating establishment, Bob’s Bar, which is
one of those places that looks like a dive
but has fabulous food and great prices. The
park was celebrating Lewis and Clark Days
with tomahawk throwing, canoeing, starting
fires with steel and flint, archery and many
other very interesting activities. The pot
luck breakfast concept was practiced by
this group as well and we enjoyed it just
as much.
and were very spry. The Winniehahas are
an enthusiastic and fun group. We danced
our feet off with them. These state rallies
certainly keep us sharp in the costume
department! They had fundraisers to benefit
the local food pantry and the county animal
shelter. We are always impressed with how
WIT Club folks support local charities. They
know how blessed they are and want to
share it.
By the time this is printed we would have
attended the Wisconsin state meeting in
Jefferson WI where they will be celebrating
Gemuetlichkeit Days. Then down to the
Missouri State Rally with the Minnie Mo
Tascas for an out of this world experience and
at the end of the month we will be with the
Pelican Winnies at the Louisiana State Rally.
I am sure we will have a lot to write about
after visiting those clubs.
It has been fun explaining all the new
happenings and changes at the WIT Club
office, answering questions members
have asked, and listening to their ideas,
suggestions, and opinions. We certainly have
an active membership. The most expressed
concern is the ability to find officers. We
attended a Draft Horse Show recently in
Britt, Iowa. They hitched the horses in twos,
threes, fours, and sixes. In each competition
the emcee kept pointing out that the point
of adding horses was to spread the weight
among more than just one. Sounds like a
really good analogy for our WIT chapters and
clubs. The difference is that WIT Club people
do not have to be hitched by someone else;
we have found that they mostly just jump
in and volunteer. We have both served at
the local and state level. There is some work
involved, mostly just organizational, but the
fun level and the way other members pitch in
when needed outweighs any inconvenience.
That is what made me think about the way
horses are hitched, we have never been
in a position where we felt we were solely
responsible for everything. Every time we hit
a snag, another member (most of the time
more than one) was right there offering to
help. Our concern is that without members
stepping up to take a leadership role, many
of our chapters will begin to dissolve and the
fun will begin to diminish.
Next we traveled across northern Nebraska
to Ft. Robinson State Park in Crawford,
Nebraska to camp with the Rushmore
Winnies from South Dakota. This was a
working fort from the late 1800s until after
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WWII. They have trained horses, mules, and
AGAIN with the WOW!!! Each place we visit
dogs. It was also a POW camp for Germans
we find very unique people and places. We
during WWII. There was a lot to look at and
leave each place trying to figure out how we do, with trail rides, horse drawn wagon and
can come back more often to their chapter/ stage coach rides, and jeep rides just to
clubs meetings, we really have a great time
name a few attractions. There was lots and
with each group making many new friends.
lots of history to see and read about. Can’t
see it all in one weekend so we will need to
The summer weather has been beautiful
come back. Hopefully with the Rushmore
and very cool for this time of year but here
Winnies because I found a great walking
we are speeding headlong into the holiday
season. It seems time is flying by. Traveling buddy and we really enjoyed it all, from
Bucky’s “prairie chicken” at dinner the first
around in the central area visiting clubs
and chapters reminds me that our WIT Club night, to the wagon ride, to a steak dinner
members are as varied and interesting as the on the last night.
areas they live in, we love it.
We spent a weekend in The Fabulous
Fifties with the Minnesota State Club, The
After GNR we traveled up to Minnesota
Winniehahas, what a blast from the past!
and camped with the Southern Honkers
We had a sock hop one night then the
at Dakota Meadows RV Park in Prior Lake,
next night a grand march into prom night.
Safe travels and we will see you down
Minnesota. Great hosts, good food, in a
The prom King and Queen were both 86
the road.
beautiful setting. We even tried out a new
game that one of the members had seen
recently, where two people use a towel
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the
held between them and throw a ball into a
things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off
basket, it takes some coordination between
the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade
the two. After a few dealer visits we then
headed up to North Dakota.
winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
Patrick: 405-641-9059
Janet: 405-620-7871
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~ Mark Twain
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From Our Eastern Area
I’m right there with the poetess, Helen
Hunt Jackson, who said that the suns
and skies and clouds and flowers of
June together can’t rival for one hour
October’s bright blue weather. Even
though it’s only September at the
time of this writing, there’s still “just
something” about that blue sky, the
warm days, cool nights, and hints of
colors on the trees. And yes—by the
time you read this, there will most
likely be more than a hint of snow
somewhere!
Way back in August, we spent a
weekend with the River City Winnies
in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Even though the
nights were a little warmer back then,
it was still a pleasure to sit with them
around the campfire in the evenings
and share stories while listening to the
cicadas.
A couple dealer visits later, we arrived
at Old Mill Park in Thorntown, Indiana,
for the Indiana State Rally. The weather
there was perfect until the day it
was over, and then it rained buckets–
we learned the literal meaning of
“togetherness” when we had to gather
under someone’s awning to have our
donuts and coffee! It did quit raining
in time for us to get hooked up and on
the road.
Butch & Becky Moore, Eastern Area Reps
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures. This
is our third year at this venue and we
always enjoy talking to people about
the WIT Club and Winnebago Outdoor
Adventures. In addition, it’s interesting
to note that over the years, we’ve gotten
to know some of the vendors and also
some of the outside salesmen; exposure
and word of mouth are a couple of the
best advertising tools—you never know
where a contact, a friendship, or spoken
word will lead.
So—and those of you who read this page
regularly know that when I start the
paragraph with that word, that there’s
something coming—here it is! Having
mentioned advertising tools above, there
was an interesting article in the July/
August 2014 issue of the RV Business
magazine on RV clubs. The article stated
that manufacturer owner clubs exist
“to build brand loyalty among current
owners who, in turn, market the line to
Eastern Area Reps
Butch & Becky Moore
other RVers via positive word of mouth.”
I think we’d all agree with that. But the
statement that got me to thinking was
this one: that owners’ clubs, such as WIT,
“might be viewed as the glue that keeps
many consumers interested and active
in the RV lifestyle.” We’ve all said, at
one time or another, that our WIT Club
friends, whether on the national, state,
or local level, become like family to us—
glue, if you will. It keeps us together.
And even though through the upcoming
winter months we all might become a
little un-glued, in respect to being apart,
we will be busy planning lots of good
things for the upcoming year. Just as
being a part of any family means being
involved, we hope you will do your part
as a member of your club or chapter.
Hey—let’s plan to get really “sticky”
next year!!
And if you see us on the road—don’t
forget to wave!
Butch: 269-615-7049
Becky: 269-615-7050
[email protected]
The foothills of South Carolina were
our next destination for a state
friendship campout with the Palmetto
Winnebago Club. We thought the
scenery and friendship could not be
beat—then there was the food! From
the campground you could look up to
the mountains all around—and from
the top of the mountain, you could look
down to the campground—it’s one of
the club’s favorite spots to camp and
you could certainly see why. Out of the
five non-member Winnebago owners at
the campout, three joined the club that
weekend!
From there we headed north to the New
York State Rally held in Frankfort, New
York, with 53 other coaches. The mayor
welcomed us all and the local Rotary
Club there provided a couple breakfasts.
We were again treated to good weather
and it was great to join their members
for outside games and other rally
activities.
Now we are at the Hershey RV Show in
Hershey, Pennsylvania, working with
another couple inside the Giant Center
at a booth for both the WIT Club and
Butch and Becky Moore
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Club, Chapter &
Rally News
ARKANSAS
Ark-A-Bago
State Club By Bonnie Kadrzynski
August–The Ark-A-Bagos enjoyed their
August summer visit to Branson, MO. Nine
coaches were represented at this rally:
Bolte, Booth, Brewster, Fiedler, Ford,
Harris, Matthews, Stout, and Tillman.
A few of our adventures included lots of
shopping to the Bass Pro Shop, kitchen
store, tool store, and many others.
Just gotta love Branson! The awesome
production of “Jonah,” at the Sight and
Sound Theater, was also enjoyed. Lunch
at the College of the Ozarks is a must do!
We also hit the Crab Shack on the Branson
Landing, Stonehill Winery, and the Grand
Country Buffet. And we can’t forget our
club potluck! We’re talking about a lot of
good food!
into our decorated picnic baskets for an
old-fashioned picnic at the schoolhouse
in Roaring Camp Park. After admiring
everyone’s baskets, members voted the
Kenyons’ basket the 1st place prize winner.
Following lunch, we all boarded the steam
train for an open air ride through the
lovely redwood trees. That evening we
enjoyed a Mexican dinner at Don Quixote
Restaurant in Felton.
On Saturday, the RV park put on an allyou-can-eat pancake breakfast in the
clubhouse. Following our chapter meeting
and lunch on our own, members visited
and cheered for the teams playing ladder
golf. That evening we gathered for a “bring
your own meat to barbecue” potluck
dinner, followed by a card bingo game.
Linda Worley won the big pot that ended
the game.
After our getaway breakfast Sunday
morning, most members headed for the
highway, having enjoyed another fun
outing with our RV friends.
Our club president, Elvan, called our
third quarterly meeting to order. Old and
new business were promptly discussed
and voted on. Best news is the 2015
rally camping schedule is completed and
finalized. Good job, Elvan! Some games
for quiet time were played and ‘On The
Bus’ for the not-so-quiet time! It’s always
a wonderful fun time with our Winnebago
family!
CALIFORNIA
Chardonnay Travelers
Local Chapter By Susan Winn
August–On August 21-24, eleven
Chardonnay Travelers RVs gathered in
Felton for a “Good Old Summertime” outing
at Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort. This
resort is located adjacent to Henry Cowell
Redwoods State Park and near Roaring
Camp Redwood Forest Steam Train and is
only a few miles from downtown Santa Cruz
and the Beach/Boardwalk Amusement Park.
Our group enjoyed full hookups, a lovely
clubhouse with a large kitchen and decks
overlooking the creek.
Our hosts, Matrangas and Andersons,
provided barbecued hamburgers, salads,
and ice cream bars for dinner on Thursday
night. The next day we packed lunches
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Golden Bear Winnies
Local Chapter By Lana Mason
August–Our August outing took the
Golden Bear Winnies to Jackson
Rancheria RV Park in beautiful Amador
County. Early birds arrived on Thursday
and played a friendly round of golf on
Friday morning at Mace Meadows in
Pioneer. Our wagonmasters, the Manns
and the Robersons, organized a Friday
night dinner of heavy snacks. Our
members contributed delicious dishes
to this dinner. After dinner we listened
to our music duo practice together, Ira
Watson playing guitar and singing and
Mike Mason on the harmonica. It is a real
treat listening to them! The rest of the
evening some of us learned a new card
game taught by one of our members.
On Saturday morning our wagonmasters
prepared a delicious breakfast. After
breakfast we had our chapter meeting.
One of our members, Shirley Hutchison,
was an Honorary Member of the Golden
Bear Winnies. We also voted three
Winnebago couples into our chapter as
new members. After the meeting, we
were free for the afternoon. Some went
over to the casino to try their luck. I hear
that some of us did have some good luck!
There were card games going on in the
clubhouse and there was also a refreshing
pool to cool off. Others just relaxed and
visited with each other.
Also on Saturday, we were treated to
music by Ira and Mike during our happy
hour. We can never get enough of
their music! Our dinner was a summer
barbecue and dessert prepared by our
wagonmasters. We sure enjoy eating!
After dinner there was a lot to choose
from. The Rancheria also prepared a hot
dog barbecue and showed the movie
“Splash.” They provided popcorn; drinks;
and, of course, candy. We played cards in
the clubhouse and others went over to
the casino.
After a continental breakfast on Sunday
morning, we all departed, having had a
wonderful weekend with a lot of laughs,
great food, and great company. We are all
looking forward to our next outing.
CONNECTICUT
Nutmeg Winnies
State Club By Marcia Sindland
August–On August 15, thirteen
motorhomes and twenty-four people
gathered at Water’s Edge Campground in
Lebanon, CT for the weekend, which was
hosted by Allie Holdridge. The weather was
beautiful and we were pleased to welcome
two motorhomes from FL with Corrine
and Peter Wightman and Jim and Sally
Burnham, both of the Caloosa Winnies.
entrance which makes it a challenging
and dangerous dive. None of the Du-Bol
Winnies remembered to bring their scuba
gear so no one attempted the cave dive.
Maybe next time.
Friday evening brought a social hour with
good food and great conversation. Saturday
morning started with breakfast. Everyone
had the day to explore local culture, enjoy
the weekend events at the campground, or
just plain relax and visit.
Sunday morning came quickly and we all
said our goodbyes.
Saturday evening saw grills available for
folks to cook the meat of their choice and
each brought a dish to share. The food was
great followed by two games. Beverly and
Ray Lemieux surprised Marcia Sindland
with a birthday cake followed by a great
rendition of ‘Happy Birthday.’ Everyone
enjoyed the surprise dessert. Both nights
saw our traditional campfire with people
sitting around and visiting into the night.
Sunday began with breakfast. Some folks
stayed on for awhile as we did not have
to vacate the sites until mid-afternoon. It
was a great weekend and we thank Allie
for hosting it. Joanne Fenn came for a visit
on Saturday and it was great to see her
again. We were also pleased to welcome our
old friends and members, John and Louise
Frank, once again and catch up on the
latest with them.
FLORIDA
Du-Bol Winnies
Local Chapter By Rick Alix
June–Our June 19-21 campout was held
at the Suwannee River Rendezvous Resort
and Campground in Mayo, FL. With so
many of our fellow members traveling, our
attendance was lower than usual with only
twelve coaches, but as always, those of us
in attendance had a fun time.
FL lived up to its name as the “Sunshine
State.” There was lots of pool time and
shade seeking. Folks found restaurants,
antique shopping, and visiting the area
enjoyable and a relief from the heat. The
Resort is on the banks of the Suwannee
River and is a combination of a modern,
well laid out and appointed campground
and a lovely rustic cluster of buildings
including cottages, restaurant, and
gathering room. The Suwannee River
Rendezvous Resort and Campground is
home to Convict Spring. Convict Spring
is a natural freshwater spring that feeds
the Suwannee River. The spring is a
“cool” place to swim. There is a mapped
underwater cave system with an entrance
from the spring. The cave has a restricted
ILLINOIS
Prairie Scooners
Local Chapter By Gerri Baader
July–Members attended GNR in July. The
local campout for those unable to make the
rally was at Camp Chippewa at Kankakee
State Park. The weather was ideal. Hiking,
biking, campfires, washer toss, dominoes,
shopping, dining at Brickstone in
Bourbonnais, and a potluck combined for a
relaxing four-day weekend.
June–During the IL Indians State Rally in
June, Scooners were in charge of parking.
President Roxann Parise organized the
Woman’s Outing to The Gathering in Gilman
where members lunched and shopped.
Scooner Gerri Baader was in charge of the
craft contest and book sale. Proceeds from
that sale were donated to the GNR Youth
Program.
May–At May’s campout at Leisure Lake
in Shorewood, guests Duane and Sandy
Schultz of Lansing, decided to become
members of the Scooners. They came with
years of camping experience and joined
in hiking, bicycling, and games. This
location is a club favorite for children and
grandchildren because Leisure Lake has a
fishing lake, a swimming lake, pool, tennis
courts, and miniature golf. At the end of
the month, chapter members participated
in a Campout for Charity for the American
Cancer Society, Dogs for the Deaf, and
senior citizens. The event featured
seminars, craft displays, photo contests,
crafts, and entertainment. The American
Cancer Society’s seminar was especially
informative. Immediate past President Neta
Luther left for the WIT Tour to SD and Mt.
Rushmore. She termed it fantastically well
organized with plenty of time to visit the
most interesting sites. Food was delicious.
This was her second WIT Tour and she plans
another to NY later this year.
April–In April members participated in the
IL Indians Spring Outing at the Iroquois
County Fairgrounds in Crescent City.
February–Prairie Scooners began their year
with a Mardi Gras party at the home of
Bob and Gerri Baader in Crete. Festivities
included Mardi Gras games and cuisine.
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Fourwinds Winnies
Local Chapter By Carol Johnson
August–Wasn’t that a great week with
eight out of eleven coaches. In attendance
were: Reinerts; Wielands; Martins;
Johnsons; Kirbys; Slaters; Todds; and
Ritters with granddaughters, Nikki and
Karley. The big news of the weekend was
that Rich and Sherry Wieland drove in with
a new Meridian motorhome and what a
beauty it is! So it was tour time over the
weekend and they were proud and happy to
show us in and around it. Congratulations,
you two!
Friday night hot dog roast with all the
wonderful side dishes was certainly one
of the highlights of the day. There’s just
something about hot dogs on the open
fire; in fact, I think it’s the only way to fix
them.
INDIANA
Who’s Yur Winnies
Local Chapter By Kathy Rieck
June 19-22, we met at Franklin County
Park Fairgrounds in Brookville, IN, which
is near Cincinnati, OH. The outing was
hosted by the Meanderers. Many people
came on Wednesday. There are lots of
things to do in the area. We were here
a few years ago and as people talked
Saturday evening, they had still not
seen all to see. Some drove to the IKEA
store and Jungle Jims and other stores in
Cincinnati. On Saturday some went to hear
and see the wolves. Lori went in to pet
them and will go back, but her sunglasses
will never be the same. Glen and Janet
Gish’s daughter, Rita, went in, as well
as the Hughes. Many of the crew went
golfing. Our wonderful hosts were the Martins and
they guided us to the Hometown Buffet for
our Saturday morning breakfast. Yummy!
Following breakfast, seven of the ladies
loaded up the cars and went to Gordyville
for a huge flea market. Bob Ritter’s
beautiful granddaughters enjoyed seeing all
the puppies for sale. If I could’ve afforded
it, Bob Ritter would have had a third DOG.
But I just couldn’t find a way to tell him,
so we refrained and came home with no
puppies! But it was a fun morning to spend
with some of the girls. I understand that
several of the guys also had a good time
exploring the new Gander Mountain Store
in Champaign. Upon leaving Gordyville, we
toured Gifford, the town just a mile away
that was hit by a tornado last November.
They are well on their way to rebuilding
much of the terrible damage done that
day. This hit hard for me especially since
that is where my grandparents lived and I
spent much of my childhood there. I took
my ladies on a little tour of the countryside
on the way back to the campground. The
evening came and many of us went back
into town to have dinner at Ryan’s. Good
food and then back to the campground
for the meeting. The campground owners
along with EJ brought firewood for us to
all enjoy. Did you know we had a campfire
that evening? The entertainment seemed to
be with at least seven campers trying out
ringtones on their smart phones. Remember
the days when we camped to get away
from even the phone? That’s apparently no
longer possible!
We really only planned the meals because
there were so many things to see.
Thursday evening we had a romantic, inthe-dark pizza party. Pizza was delivered
and we ate in the shelter. The pizza was
great from Pizza King and delivered hot
and dry. Sunday morning we all gathered for a short
meeting, followed by a morning devotional
service with cell phones silenced. A great
weekend with wonderful friends and that’s
what keeps us all coming back each month
enjoying our Winnebagos.
On Thursday evening everyone enjoyed the
Early Bird Potluck. Honorary Members Erv
and Bonnie Loomis attended and Bonnie
gave rides around Wilder Park on the
six-person golf cart. It was another nice
evening for a campfire.
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Friday we went in to Metamora for dinner
at the Hearthstone Restaurant. Some had
the country buffet and some the seafood
buffet. I think the seafood people were at
one table and they brought them each a
bucket to put the empty crab legs in. As I
left, all the buckets were overflowing.
Saturday was the nicest day and we ate
in the pavilion again. We had chicken and
fixings from the local IGA. Sunday morning we parted ways with
donuts and coffee. IOWA
Busy Bee Winnies
Local Chapter By Mike Ebb
August–The Busy Bee Winnies August
campout was held at Wilder Park, Allison,
IA July 31- August 3. Eight motorhomes
went early and camped at Wilder Park
on Wednesday, July 30, which was a
free night if you paid for the next three
nights. Many enjoyed a free hour concert
by the Cedar Valley Chorus and Sweet
Adelines. Following the concert, it was a
perfect evening to sit around the campfire.
On Friday morning we caravanned to
Waverly for a tour of Terex Cranes arranged
by Elmer Arends, a former employee. Fred,
our guide, was very knowledgeable and
gave us a very interesting tour. Elmer
enjoyed meeting several of his former
coworkers. We all had lunch at the Dirty
Dog American Bar & Grill in Waverly. The
afternoon was spent relaxing and visiting
at Wilder Park. The Busy Bees made their
own dinner in their motorhomes and then
brought their own plate of food and drink
and sat by the campfire. For dessert, the
committee made s’mores for everyone.
Saturday breakfast was on our own.
We gathered for a presentation on the
“Underground Railroad and Barn Quilts”
by Danny Steiber from Waverly. Danny
explained how the barn quilts originated
to give secret messages to those traveling
on the Underground Railroad. He brought
a model of a barn that had the barn quilts
labeled using railroad terminology in the
code. The Underground Railroad was a
network of secret routes and safe houses
used by 19th century slaves in the United
States to escape to free states and Canada.
Danny had a slide show of pictures he took
of many barn quilts found on buildings in
several counties. Each barn quilt meant
something to each family as they chose
their own design and colors for their barn
quilts. The slides were interesting but hard
to see because of the bright light coming
through the top of the shelter. At noon
we had lunch on our own followed by the
Busy Bee business meeting. Later everyone
carpooled and caravanned to Clarksville for
dinner at Doc’s Tap. Then it was back to
the campground where we enjoyed another
evening around the campfire.
On Sunday the committee provided
breakfast. Deanna Darrah led the church
service with Sally Boie playing her
keyboard for hymns and Happy Trails.
A big THANK YOU to the committee: Elmer
and Liz Arends, Jim and Deanna Darrah,
Kathy Hunemuller, Roger and Beth Swyter,
and Roger and Annette Bender for a
wonderful weekend.
We Wan To Go
Local Chapter By Donna Adams
August–The warm, humid, rainy weather
didn’t stop a large group of twenty-three
Winnebago motorhomes from converging
at Springbrook for a fun weekend of
camaraderie; tours; and, of course, some
great food. Unfortunately, the Barnhills,
Cornings, and Walkers were the only
members who were unable to attend any
portion of the campout. We also welcomed
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Aviation Hall of Fame near Greenfield and
the historical hotel and Opera House in
Greenfield.
potential new member, Elaine Ballhagen,
from Marshalltown, on her first campout
with our group. In addition, recent
purchasers of a Winnebago, Bob and Doris
Highsmith, visited to learn more about
our group.
That evening, a short business meeting
was held during happy hour followed by
a baked potato bar with the fixings and
dessert provided the hosts. Following
a light breakfast on Sunday of locally
homemade cinnamon rolls, the group
departed saying their goodbyes until they
meet again.
The campout was kicked off with an early
bird potluck on Thursday with an awesome
array of food choices. Friday was a day of
rest and relaxation followed by an evening
meal at the “Links” restaurant on the
Lake Panorama golf course. On Saturday,
the group had a packed morning visiting
two Freedom Rocks, one in Guthrie Center
and another one outside Greenfield. Both
rocks were painted by Iowa native, Ray
“Bubba” Sorensen II. They also visited the
KANSAS
Prairie Winnies
State Club By Rosetta Bartels
August–Members of Prairie Winnies
gathered in the Chautauqua Park in Beloit,
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KS, the fourth weekend in August. This
has been an annual meeting place for KS
folks for ten plus years and we enjoyed
the park, its big shade trees, and the
hospitality of the Beloit community. Of
course, our festivities began with food, a
salad supper on Thursday evening. The next
morning we headed for the Mitchell County
Courthouse for a tour. The courthouse was
built in 1900-1901 and is an example of
Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. The
building is built of Warrensburg sandstone
and rests on a Cottonwood Falls limestone
foundation. Our tour guide knew every nook
and cranny of the building and even took
several of us to the clock tour. Later in the
afternoon, we returned to downtown and
visited St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
for a tour, lead by the current priest. That
church is built of the native stone from the
Beloit area and features beautiful stained
glass windows, many paintings, and several
sculptures. Impressive and inspirational.
Yes, we enjoyed several other meals together
and lots of conversation, catching up on
each other’s activities during the summer.
The heat kept most of us in our motorhomes
in the middle of the day, but the evenings
were spent together at one of the picnic
shelters. We honored our club’s anniversary
as well as several couples who have
celebrated fifty plus years of married life.
MICHIGAN
Cereal City Campers
Local Chapter By Beverly Simonds
August–Cereal City Campers all met at
Sterling State Park in Monroe, MI for a
weekend of fellowship and fun! The four
of us met there on Wednesday afternoon.
On Thursday morning, we set out on a
new adventure! We carpooled to Nemo’s,
restaurant on Michigan Ave. south of the
ballpark. We had lunch there and then took
their shuttle bus to Comerica Park to watch
the Tigers play ball. JD Martinez hit a home
run and the Tigers won 5-2! We all headed
back to the shuttle bus that took us back
to Nemo’s where our cars were parked and
we returned to the campground. That was a
really nice way to see the ball game without
having to fight with the traffic or finding
a parking place. When we returned to the
campground, we were joined by a couple of
the Motor Cities group, so we had a group
of six motorhomes. Of course, we had to
catch up on what everyone has been doing.
We visited for awhile then we all went in to
grab some dinner. The state park in Monroe
is very nice. It has large sites with full
hookups, cement slabs, and it is right on
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the beach of Lake Erie. Some of the group
enjoyed the miles of hiking or biking trails
located in the park. Great place for some
biking!
Friday evening we all carpooled to Red
Lobster for dinner which was conveniently
located, along with a host of other
businesses, within a few miles of the
campground. We all enjoyed the campfire
and conversation after dinner.
Saturday was a relaxing day. Some visited,
some rode the trails, and some walked the
trails. A fire brought us all back together
in the afternoon to enjoy some roasted hot
dogs and a large spread of food for dinner.
The conversation continued until dark and
we all retired.
Sunday brought the departure and all
the farewells until we meet again. We all
agreed that it was such a fun weekend that
we would like to make it a yearly event!
Motor Cities Winnies
Local Chapter By Bev Garcia
August–Twenty-one Motor Citians joined
us in Wapakoneta for our outing August
14-17. Those who attended were: Battles,
Clays, Gibbonses, Krecs, Loves, Paszkos,
Pete Romanchuk, Ruths, Stolzes, Van Harts,
and Jay and MJ Wright. Pete and Greta
Emling joined us for some meals and the
golf outing and then joined our chapter!
Thursday most arrived in the mid to late
afternoon. A small group went out golfing,
while the rest of us got set up and relaxed.
We had happy hour in our campground
that was surrounded by cornfields. We
went out to dinner at Pizza Hut (the meat
freezer). On our return, we enjoyed a fire
at dusk. It was perfect weather for it. Gail
Battle went to her rig to get toys for the
new puppy. She came back with some dog
toys – one included the sewer donut.
Friday morning we caravanned for some
tours. Lunch at La Piazza was great. The
Bicycle Museum of America was next on
the schedule. We were given a chance
to drive a bicycle car ourselves. We had
dinner at KOA’s host’s Wapakoneta Eagles
and later almost attended a male stripper
show. This was the Friday night highlight
in Wapakoneta. (It was a show we had
to miss because the husbands wouldn’t
have enjoyed it as much.) “What happens
in Wapakoneta, stays in Wapakoneta.”
Remember, this was all arranged by a
Boy Scout! We pulled ourselves away and
returned to the campground. We enjoyed
a nice fire and perfect weather that night
and enjoyed the conversation.
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Saturday was on our own. Some visited
the Neil Armstrong Space Air Museum just
across the
freeway. Rosa and George Krec checked out
the space suits. (Now that looks more like
a Boy Scout interest.) Others went to town
shopping for antiques. We had our business
meeting at the VFW Hall before our dinner.
A very nice dinner followed with very good
prices. The VFW folks are warm and friendly
folks. We had a good fire again and it made
for some good laughs to share stories and
jokes.
Sunday everyone left for home and other
places by noon. We went back to the Eagle’s
Club for a buffet breakfast in downtown
Wapakoneta.
items supplemented Erv’s baked chicken
on Saturday evening. He also provided
pancakes and sausage on Saturday morning
and rolls on Sunday morning. Members
had to rely on straight potluck for Friday’s
breakfast.
Days were spent socializing, playing
games, shopping. Many made the tour to
the Whispering Oaks Winery where they
tasted and bought a variety of wines.
Erv also directed a group to his recycling
center where they watched the sorting
of comingled recyclables. It’s quite an
operation.
Saturday’s beanbag tournament battle
began in the afternoon. After several
elimination rounds, Dan Bonin and Sandi
Vee came out on top. They had to split
The owners of the KOA were fantastic and
their winnings with runners-up Wayne
escorted us to dinner at the VFW and the
Eagles. We thank them for making our meals Klomp and Julie Rademacher.
great experiences. We also thank George and Winnehahas
State Club
Rosa Krec for doing such a FANTASTIC JOB
By Marcia Fabricius
organizing this campout.
August–Perfect weather and a perfect
campground drew twenty member units to
the Alexandria Campground and Shooting
Sundowners
Park Aug. 8-10. Many arrived as early as
Local Chapter By Marcia Fabricius
Wednesday for a few relaxing days. Hosts
MINNESOTA
August–The Sundowners’ annual August
outing in Melrose was held the 22-24 in the
Melrose City Park, hosted by Erv and Bertha
Bueckers and Jim and Julie Rademacher.
This was the 28th year that the Bueckers,
generously hosted and sponsored this
annual event for the Sundowners. The city
residents are used to seeing us and the area
businesses welcome our patronage. The
Melrose Chamber of Commerce provided
each coach with a goodie bag containing
tourist information, coupons, and useful
items.
Snacks magically appeared every time
there was a happy hour and still full meals
were eagerly consumed. Area restaurants
benefitted from Sundowners visitors at
times when meals weren’t provided. Potluck
Ted and Bernie Steele, Terry and Jeanne
Johnson, Deb Nelson, and Dave and Barb
Seaberg planned a fine outing. It began with potluck hors d’oeuvres on
Thursday during happy hour. That served
as dinner for most people, but there was
still a group that had to send out for fried
chicken to finish off their meal. Grilled
English muffins for one breakfast and sweet
rolls for another were great. On Saturday
the hosts served brunch with assorted egg
bakes, fruit, and sweet breads. Friday’s
dinner was walking tacos and Saturday’s
potluck dinner was good, too. No one ever
goes away hungry after a Winnehahas
weekend. A Friday trip to the Burr Winery in
Alexandria was delightful. It included a
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short tour of the small quaint setting and
ended with the winetasting. Many left
with one or more bottles of Burr wine.
were re-elected to rollover terms, so that
simplified that debate and we continue on
as the oldest WIT chapter in the state.
Saturday was free to explore Alexandria.
There was the Minnesota Lakes Maritime
Museum with vintage boats and the
Maritime Gardens, which were beautifully
laid out and meticulously kept. There was
also the Runestone and the Runestone
Museum and you can’t miss Big Ole
standing several stories tall in Big
Ole Park. Many went to an enormous
rummage sale benefitting the local
senior center. Some had to go more than
once. What’s more, the city was having
its Krazy Dayz sidewalk sales.
June–The June campout was held at Smith
Fork campground, Smithville Reservoir.
Eight Chief Winnie coaches were in
attendance: Amens, Davis, Days, Chambers,
and Kennedys. Phil Heuman and the Tatros
and also Bill and Ada Blowers, Honorary
Members, came to join us for Friday
evening potluck supper. Terry Day piloted
us around Smithville reservoir on Friday
afternoon.
Saturday evening’s “Crazy Card Game”
produced lots of laughs and Lowell
Anderson came out the winner. His only
prize was the distinction of having won.
July–The great state of Minnesota had
107 units in attendance at the 2014
Grand National Rally. That was more
than any other state. We were treated
to wine and cheese by the folks from
Lichtsinn in Forest City, and we enjoyed
wine and cheese again two days later,
compliments of Pleasureland RV in St.
Cloud, MN. The weather was perfect. No
complaints. Those who remember the
blistering heat of past GNRs count this
year as number one for weather. Anybody
who missed it, missed a good time. Many
gathered at the head of the row everyday
for a social hour before each evening’s
activities. Thursday was busy, busy at the
head of the row where many volunteers
prepared the now-famous Minnesota
Wild Rice Soup to share during the row
parties. Again, every last morsel was
consumed. This year the GNR sound crew
adopted Minnesotans who set up their
own canopy next to ours and served beer
and hot dogs. They ran out of everything
even before the soup was gone.
We had a short business meeting on
Saturday morning followed by a free day
to antique shop, explore the Litton Center,
or run errands. Saturday evening we all
carpooled to a new Smithville restaurant,
KoZak’s Laketown Grill. We were all in a
line at the park. The weather was great and
we enjoyed evenings around a circle.
Sunday morning included a light
continental breakfast under the Kennedys’
awning.
NEBRASKA
Cornhusker Winnies
Local Chapter By Fay Neihart
Friday evening found many of us
carpooling to Thompson, IA. Branding
Iron Restaurant, which is famous for
their steaks, barbecue, and fish. No one
returned hungry!
Of course, everybody loves a parade—
Saturday’s Puckerbrush Days, the
parade, vendors on the courthouse lawn,
free root beer floats at Bill’s Grocery,
and other activities were well attended
by many.
We had a great time. The weather was
great and also “Out of This World.”
Happy trails to all until we meet again.
NEVADA
Washoe Winnies
Local Chapter By Judie Crowley
July–Again, Dan and Michelle did
another good job to get our last outing
together in at the Gold Ranch Resort
in Verdi, NV. What a relaxing time.
Good campsites with asphalt and grass
everywhere. Nice shaded areas that kept
us cooler and well as nice dog areas.
Judie and Tom, great job cooking the
pulled pork, it was delicious.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Granite State Winnies
Local Chapter By Mackie Heinrich
July–July brought forty-six coaches
and towables gathered together with
friends from NH, ME, VT, MA, CT, and
RI for our Friendship Campout held at
the Sandwich Fairgrounds in Sandwich,
NH. We were surrounded by beautiful
mountain scenery and the weather was
picture perfect.
MISSOURI
Chief Winnies
Local Chapter By Vickie Day
August–Great August campout and
meeting at Pony Express. We had eight
coaches in attendance: Amen, Day,
Finwick, Huff and Hughey, Kennedy,
Brooks, Wollin, and Yetter. Honorary
members, Bill and Ada Blowers, joined
us for Friday night campfire potluck and
Mal and Ginny Fishback joined us for
Saturday night dinner in Cameron. Lots
of business items to discuss on Saturday
morning took a little longer to complete,
as this was our annual business meeting
and officer election. All old officers
For the State Row Parties, the Winnies
served many dozen homemade cookies
(plus a few extra that were bought)
and around 500 cups of Kool-Aid. There
is an interesting Kool-Aid museum
in Hastings, NE as Kool-Aid had been
invented near Hastings many years ago.
July–The GNR was attended by seven
member coaches from NE this year: Cash,
Cheney, Hannan, Neihart, Snow, Supanic,
and Waggoner. Others attending from NE
were Robinsons, Schoens, and Smiths. The
Williams signed in as vendors.
The Cornhusker Winnie Tascas decorated
and created a clever looking golf cart with
an attached rocket to go with the theme,
“Out of this World.” This was driven in
the parade of the opening ceremony to
represent NE.
Thursday, we met new friends and took
the time to catch up with old friends
we had not seen in awhile all while
enjoying appetizers that we brought to
share.
Friday, mushroom-loving attendees
enjoyed a tour of The NH Mushroom
Company. Others visited local area
attractions, including: Beede Falls,
Remick Farm, the local farmer’s market,
and craft stores. We also enjoyed each
other’s company and relaxing in the
sunshine.
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The Granite State Winnies would like
to thank the NH Good Sam Club for
sponsoring a delicious ice cream social on
Saturday afternoon with homemade hot
fudge!
The weather was on our side Friday and
Saturday nights as we enjoyed a large
campfire. There is no better feeling than
watching the mesmerizing flames of a
fire with fifty friends and enjoying great
conversation.
It was hard to say goodbye on Sunday, but
the memories of our Friendship Campout
will remain with us.
June–In June twelve coaches met and
enjoyed the hospitality of Red Apple
Campground in Arundel, ME for our third
annual Theater Weekend. On Thursday
evening, we enjoyed a potluck, desserts,
and catching up with each other. Friday
morning sprung sunny and warm and
all enjoyed a lovely potluck breakfast.
What else says summer in New England?
Lobster!!! We all enjoyed a fabulous
lobster feast on Friday evening.
Saturday morning we were treated to
a pancake breakfast and then spent
the day enjoying the area. Saturday
night twenty-one Granite State Winnies
enjoyed a fantastic musical at the Arundel
Playhouse, 8-Track: The Sounds of the
70s! Who can’t help but sing and dance
along to YMCA!
Thank you to David and Jane Berg, owners
of the Red Apple Campground for giving
all the ladies in the group a free Red
Apple Campground fleece-lined vest. We
are all set for fall!
NEW YORK
Albany Windmill Winnies
Local Chapter By Carolyn Crouch
August–Our Arrowhead campout was
attended by thirteen rigs: Palladino, Peggy
Farrell and Bob Boyle, Bonesteel, Bruce,
Kramer, Crouch, Everett, Shaw, Hebert,
Moore, Krug, Capovanni, and Smith. The
LeJeunes, our AK travelers, came on
Saturday evening to enjoy supper with us
and to tell us about their travels. Our super
wagonmasters were Evelyn and Dick Kramer
and Martha and Jim Bruce. By Friday
afternoon, everyone had arrived and we
had the tables and the canopies all set up
and we started getting ready for our chili
supper with all the other delicious sides.
And these are the items I can remember as
there were so many. And, of course, the
meal would not be complete if we didn’t
have dessert. All so, so yummy! Oh, by the
way, Evelyn, the chili was delicious! After
supper we chatted with each other to catch
up on things at the table or we went over
by the fire and chatted. And, of course, Jim
made our campfire very colorful. Then
when it was dark, we stayed by the fire for
awhile and then slowly went to our rigs to
rest up for the following day, which was
going to be another busy one.
Saturday morning we were all greeted to a
great breakfast. Mr. Food had nothing over
these great Windmill Winnie chefs! After
all that good food, we had our meeting
and elected new officers. We would like to
thank our outgoing officers for their fine
service to the chapter. Then we had some
free time to go for a walk or talk or rest.
Then we had our game of beanbag baseball
and we had mixed teams, so no men or
women coming out ahead. And to break up
the afternoon, we had cake and ice cream
which made us feel like kids again. It hit
the spot and it didn’t spoil our appetite for
supper. Supper had a few new items on the
menu and leftovers from Friday. The supper
dishes were cleaned up and we were back
to chatting and enjoying those colorful
campfires.
Sunday, we had our continental breakfast
and broke down the canopies and placed
the tables back at the proper campsites.
And let’s not forget to welcome our newest
members, Ed and Deanna Capovanni.
Welcome to our chapter and hope to see you
at more of our outings.
We had a wonderful weekend and we all
slowly left. And we would like to thank our
wagonmasters for a terrific job!
NORTH DAKOTA
Nodak Flickertails
State Club By Helen Evans
July–The 2014 Grand National Rally is
now history. Chris and Joyce Hesse and
their granddaughter, Amanda Hesse;
Denis and Betty Lebrun; Marjorie Lebrun
Morrison; our new members, William and
Joan Norwood; and John and Helen Evans
attended GNR this year. A few of the club
members worked as volunteers for traffic
control and as conductor on the people
mover. The club received the 2014 WIT State
Club of Excellence award again this year.
Denis Lebrun and Margie Lebrun Morrison,
according to WIT records, have been going
to the rally for 25+ years. Both have ribbons
that say 20 years for Wings, 30 years for
Eagles. That is a goal for the rest of us.
As we attended the rally we could see
many changes. The opening ceremonies
from past years was quite noticeable
because it was a two-part ceremony. One
part took place in the morning with the
flag raising, WIT singers, and the welcome.
The National Parade of States took place in
the evening. Then the entertainment was
afterwards. Another change made was the
prize giveaway for volunteer of the day.
The Rivoli Revue, a husband and wife team,
went very well. In addition to making
us laugh, they were patriotic, a fantastic
evening entertainment, and the weather
cooperated with us. In order to grow, things
have to change.
The President’s dinner and seminar is
an informational session whereas Randy
Potts, Chairman of the Board, CEO and
President addressed questions about RVs in
the future, answered questions about the
company from the audience. Also, other
team members spoke including Denise
Yeager, our new Consumer Engagement
Manager.
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The display of the ND Oil information was
displayed extremely well. We received
positive comments about the display and
they liked that we were promoting our
state. Thanks to Ed and Donna Grunett for
getting us the charts, booklets, and crude
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oil and water samples. Thanks to Chris and
Joyce for putting the display board together
and for transporting it to the rally.
About the giveaways at GNR, Dakota
Growers Pasta Co. in Carrington, ND donated
three boxes each of macaroni and cheese,
fettuccine, and spaghetti for a total of
nine boxes of pasta. Red River Commodities
donated a large box, approximately 400
squeezable packets of SunButter®, which is
an alternative to peanut butter, and a box
of nut-free trail mix also in small packets.
These goodies went very quickly. In turn for
their graciousness, I promised to send them
pictures of the event. OHIO
Cardinal Winnies
Local Chapter By Rosanne Vassaux
June–It was camping time for the Cardinals
at the WOW State Rally in Wooster, OH.
The theme was celebrating the Irish,
hosted by the Emerald Necklace Club. The
campers were: Susan; Jim and Margaret;
Mike and Della; Sally and Norm, the Bingo
extraordinaire. We welcome our newest
members to the Cardinal family, Bud and
Shirley McMasters, who joined the Cardinal
Winnies following the WOW campout. Our
own Joan Peskin is the new WOW Vice
President for 2014-2015.
River City Winnies
Local Chapter By Joe Biehle
June–What happens at Follow the River
stays at Follow the River. Rich and
Charlene started the “the greatest corn
hole tournament” on Friday evening.
What they forgot to mention is that their
young grandchildren, Lillie, Annalyzia,
and Eyan, are corn hole professionals.
These kids were good. Everyone knew
Rich and Charlene must have taught
them everything about corn hole. After
the kids had their fun, it was time
for the senior tournament. Everyone
participated, including newest members,
Denny and Marlene Evans. This is just
a warning, that they are excellent corn
hole players and in addition, are also
excellent dancers. Someone saw Denny
and Marlene dancing the cha-cha in the
middle of the street later in the evening.
Don requested they teach line dancing
at the next campout. You know how he
loves line dancing.
Saturday afternoon Yvonne, Jean, Nancy,
LaVerne, Sally, Dave, and Maryann
played dominoes at Bob and Maryann’s
coach. Barbara, Danny, Mike, Della, and
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was held at Wapakoneta KOA in Wapakoneta,
OH. The current officers were installed for
another year. Friday night found us
carpooling to a nearby restaurant. Saturday
night we celebrated our 42nd birthday of
Cardinal Winnies of OH. Our own Dottie
Johnson started our chapter. She is a very
active member and has been at every one of
the birthdays ever since. How about that!
Dottie is also a Charter Member of WIT and
enjoys going to GNR. Following our shared
dinner, birthday cake and ice cream, we had
fun and games, along with our annual white
elephant gift exchange. We were in no hurry
to leave following Sunday breakfast. We
wished everyone a safe journey home and a
smile.
July–The GNR ‘Out of this World’ was held
in July. Those attending GNR for the first
time are Jim and Margaret Spurgeon with
their granddaughter, who had such a great
time with the GNR Youth that she wants to
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Joan opted to play dominoes in the air
conditioned comfort in the clubhouse on
Saturday evening. There was the usual loud
voices and laughter emanating from the
clubhouse–a sure sign that it was a great
game in full swing.
OKLAHOMA
Green County Winnies
Local Chapter
By Darrell Carver
July–GNR was a great time for fellowship
and fun. Once we arrived at Forest City,
we set up the canopy and established a
“home base” for all the OK attendees. We
enjoyed a canopy full of visitors every
evening. Some of us even stayed through
the evening fighting the mosquitoes and
enjoying good social time. If you see Mike
Grimes or CW, be sure and ask them about
their “Happy Bowl” experience!
The row party decorations looked great.
We had pretty much the same decorations
as we had at the state rally. However, MI
was next to us and they went all out and
won first prize. We handed out about 500
mini Moon Pies in the first hour. Did I
mention the good weather we had all week!
Although this year was on a different
schedule to accommodate the RAGBRAI
(Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across
Iowa), it was overall a good time.
Oklahoma had twenty rigs at GNR,
although they were spread out among the
International Presidents, No-Tows, WIT-LEO,
Handicap row, and the OK row. We only had
seven coaches in the OK row, but we always
had a good crowd visiting under the canopy
in the evenings from all the other rows.
Overall, we had thirteen member coaches
from Okiebagos, GCW, or SS.
The Wednesday and Friday night
entertainment were acts that had been in
the white tent in previous years. Friday
night Okiebagos sponsored a catered dinner
for all the OK attendees. We had thirtyfive show up. Everyone but Mike and Susie
Grimes. The WIT-LEO also had their dinner
that evening and they attended it. We
did see a lot of them through the week,
however, as they dropped by quite a few
times and visited with us. I tried to get
Mike to wear Bermuda shorts, but he said,
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OREGON
Winnie ‘Gonians
Local Chapter By Paul Christensen
July–The July campout of the Winnie
‘Gonians was at the Patio RV Park in
Blue River, OR. The park is on the
McKenzie River and had full hookups
with 30/50 amps and cable TV. We arrived
on Thursday and went to dinner at the
Takoda’s restaurant where we had a
private room. It was warm and there was
no air conditioning until we were ready
to leave, then a young man came in and
turned it on.
On Friday we all loaded up and proceeded
to the Rustic Skillet for lunch. It is a
small restaurant but they made a big
table for us and the service was great.
There were nineteen of us and we all got
fed. After lunch we got our chairs out
and visited all afternoon. I heard a lot of
stories and I am sure some of them were
even true. While we were sitting there,
Russ and Helen arrived and took the space
that had been vacated by Jim and Joyce.
As Helen got out and came over she said,
“I get the boner–I left all my clothes
home!” Eventually Russ got the blame
for it and he got the boner. Later we had
our happy hour, with lots of snacks and
goodies, and then we went down by the
river and built a fire and everyone cooked
marshmallows and visited until bedtime.
Saturday morning we decided rather
than cooking we would go back to the
Rustic Skillet for breakfast. Once again
there were nineteen of us and the same
ladies were serving. The only problem
was Hal and Joyce were looking at their
menu and the waitress forgot to take
their order. They did get fed though.
During the day our new members, Walter
and Carolyn Hixon, took a tour of the
area and reported that they had seen a
lot of beautiful country with lakes and
rivers and trees and stuff. Sounds like
OR. In the afternoon we once again sat
in the shade, the ladies in one group and
the men in another. It was a beautiful
day and we sat there until time for our
potluck. After dinner and more visiting,
it was getting dark and people retired to
their motorhomes.
Sunday morning Lloyd got up and plugged
in the coffeepot and we all brought fruit
and rolls and had a great continental
breakfast. We were a little late getting
out but some of us had to leave. Marv and
Karen were going to stay another night
and then leave on their trip to Jackson
Hole, WY. Wish we were going with them.
PENNSYLVANIA
Three River Winnies
Local Chapter By Helen Pomilio
August–Our August meeting was held at
Hare Creek Campground, Corry, PA.
Members attending were: Don Hazen,
Stranfords, Maines and Donnelly, Muellers,
Pomilios, Hindsmans, Luxons, McKnights,
McManus, and Tirpaks. It was a perfect
weekend. The hosts were Ron and Marie
Mueller and Tom Maines and Judy Donnelly.
A pitch-in dinner was held on Friday night
after which we had a great campfire. The hosts provided a continental breakfast
on Saturday morning and in the afternoon
we were invited to Tom Donnelly’s
grandson’s alpaca farm, where Tom’s family
was having a pig roast for a reunion picnic.
We got to see the animals on the farm:
alpacas, cattle, and pigs. There was great
food, entertainment, and lots of activities
for the children in their family. It was a
perfect day to spend with Tom’s family. Sunday we spent the day at the
Chautauqua Institute located in
Chautauqua, NY, a 40-minute drive from
Corry, PA. Chautauqua Institute is a
summer community on Chautauqua Lake
that encompasses arts, education, religion,
and recreation. Many famous people
and leaders of our time have taught and
lectured. Some of us attended a church
service that held over 3,500 people and
uses an outdoor organ that is third largest
in the world with 5,640 pipes! The minister
who gave the homily was Dr. Allen Boesak,
he was the first incumbent of a Desmond
Tutu Chair for Peace, Global Justice and
Reconciliation Studies. It was a weekend of good friends, good
food, and good memories.
RHODE ISLAND
Rhody Winnies
Local Chapter By Joyce Smith
July–Mohegan was a good time and was
attended by four coaches. In spite of a
threatening weather forecast, we did not
experience inclement weather and the
rain/storm happened in our home area
instead.
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SOUTH DAKOTA
Rushmore Winnies
Local Chapter By Connie Howard
July–A good time was had at GNR. We
had great weather. We participated in
Friendship night serving our famous
buffalo beans to 700 people.
TENNESSEE
West Tennessee Travelers
Local Chapter By Fran Surles
July–Because most of the members worked
at GNR, there was no meeting of WTT. Most
of the members worked parking, traffic
control, people movers, or other jobs. Some
of the members started at GNR on July 3
and did not leave until July 21 or after.
A BIG thanks to all of the Volunteer state
members that worked at GNR and the ones
setting up the state tent for row party. TN
still lives up to our motto of the Volunteer
state. Every evening, after parking and
other jobs, the TN members visited and
talked with each other and were the largest
group around until GNR started. We had a
lot of old friends from previous meetings
stop by to chat.
The row party theme was ‘Angels for Out of
This World’ and the party food was Angel
food cake, Heavenly hash, and Devil’s food
cake. The liquid refreshment was Angel
punch and Devil’s brew (Jack Daniels mix)
and the chapter ran out of the brew before
the end of the row party. Some came back
for seconds of the liquid brew. A good time
was had by all.
Next year’s theme is Winnebago Down
Under, an Australian theme, and the dates
are July 21-25, Tuesday through Saturday.
UTAH
Golden Spike Travelers
Local Chapter By Karen Waldron
August–Our destination was the beautiful
Bear Lake. June and Glen Hamblin were the
hosts. There were ten members attending:
Glen and June; Hal and Pat Boyd, and Jan;
Tom and Janice; and Keith and Karen.
Saturday we enjoyed out games. Sunday
was a nice day so we stayed awhile and
just visited.
July–Ten members spent the beautiful
July weekend at Crystal Hot Springs. Their
flyer says, “It’s the Water.” The natural hot
springs ranges in temperature from 121-134
degrees and has remained that way for 145
years. They use a 52-degree spring to cool
it down to 75 to 105 degrees so that you
may enjoy your choice of 1-4 mineral spas.
The hot and cold springs, which are 50 ft.
apart, are the same springs that fill our
Olympic pool during the summer season.
Karen had a new game we tried called
“Rocket Stomp.” It was a lot of fun. Each
player had a flag with his name on it
to leave where his or her rocket landed,
there was a cute little girl playing on the
swing set that kept running out to return
our rockets to us. It made it hard to keep
track of who was winning. Thanks to Gary
Rudy, we tried his new football game
and the Snag Golf game. Tom, Hal, and
Boyd won the prizes for the games. After
dinner, Pat and Hal won the drawing for
the door prize. We missed Jerry and Jan
Kersey. They were having fun at Grand
National. We talked about all of us going
next year.
VIRGINIA
Blue Ridge Winnies
Local Chapter By Nancy Coiner
July–We traveled to Lake View RV resort in
Bluff City, TN, for our July venue. We did
lots of fun things. We had a guided tour
of Bristol Motor Speedway, got to ride on
the track, enjoy a view of the track from
the owner’s box, stand in Victory Lane, and
shop in the wonderful NASCAR gift shop.
We also had an afternoon pontoon boat
cruise on Lake Boone. We were treated to
Evelyn’s Chinese Chicken Salad with great
side dishes. We departed Sunday morning
after breakfast and devotions.
June–June found us in Galax at Cool
Breeze. The Doerschugs were hosts and
fed us a wonderful country breakfast and
opened their home for a fun evening of
grilling and sharing side dishes.
May–Some traveled to Asheboro to the NC
State Rally. The weather was good along
with lots of fellowship with other chapters.
We also attended the May WIT State
meeting at Endless Caverns in New Market.
April–Our first camping weekend in
Monroe, VA, and it was a glorious weekend.
We had an Italian dinner Friday, fellowship
breakfast Saturday morning, and a great
wiener roast Saturday evening. We all
found a wonderful “pie” shop and enjoyed
various selections.
Virginia Coasters
Local Chapter By Gene Whitley
August–The Virginia Coasters returned to
Misty Mountain Campground for the August
meeting and the Virginia State Meeting.
The campground was great and the weather
fantastic. You forget how big the night sky
is until you visit a location such as this.
The hint of campfire smoke drifting on the
night air provided a familiar and welcomed
memory of times in the past. Those that do
not participate in the camping experience
are missing a part of life that’s priceless.
Thanks to the Dunaways, Blue Ridge
Chapter, for hosting the hot dog dinner
Thursday night. That was an unexpected
and tasty treat that included all Winnebago
owners in the campground being invited.
We shared conversation with friends and
new acquaintances at their site.
Friday was filled with arrivals of the other
Coasters, trips to the surrounding orchards
and wineries, and just enjoying the comfort
of being in the mountains. Friday night
twelve Coasters enjoyed dinner at Three
Notch’d Grill in the town of Crozet. The
menu was filled with options and the food
tasty. Our waitress did a good job serving
our noisy group. Everyone appeared to
have a good time.
Saturday began with the planned breakfast,
provided by the Blue Ridge Chapter, and
meetings. Most of us were free in the
afternoon, so trips to the countryside were
undertaken. Joyce and I found and enjoyed
a peach orchard with a store, of course, a
ways up in the mountains. It was my first
experience with a tasty peach donut. The
peaches we purchased were large and tasty.
I never expected to find peach orchards
in the mountain country. Others visited
a local winery and tasted a local “beer
train.” From the way it was described, it’s
a sampling of local brewery beers arranged
in a train order and from all accounts, is
highly recommended. Some lounged around
their sites and enjoyed the quietness and
beauty of the region. That’s one of the
many things that I find enjoyable about
the Coasters. The diversity of activities we
participate in during “on your own time”–
Coasters always win, no matter what we
select to do at the campouts. Plenty to
choose, with no pressure to pick any. We
had two members camped up the hill in the
campground due to the space availability
limits. Rue and Cathy and Ted were really
camping in the woods. Unique driving
skills were needed to get to the sites and
park. Congratulations to the ‘hill campers.’
Saturday night provided a low mist about
20 feet above ground, floating slowly,
and that combined with the lights on the
mountain from other campers was a sight
to be experienced.
Sunday goodbyes were said and we
departed for home or other destinations.
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WASHINGTON
Columbia River Rollers
Local Chapter By Diana Clark
got up to bat with bases loaded. She was
stressed out, but she hit a home run
much to her surprise and brought them
all in. Great job, Peggy!
and then card bingo for some very nice
prizes. Of course, card games were played
throughout the weekend. Thank you to
our wagonmasters for showing everyone a
great time.
WISCONSIN
Northern Lights
Local Chapter
By Beverly Spinti
August–The Northern Lights Chapter of
WIT met at the North Central WI Antique
Steam and Gas Engine Show on Aug. 2224 near Edgar, WI. There were sawmills,
threshing machines, model steam engines,
gas tractors, shingle mills, stone crushers,
old gas stations, and a rural schoolhouse.
A variety of food was available. A Sunday
church service featured the 2nd Edition. A
variety of food and items were for sale.
August–Our August outing at Ocean Park
was a cohosted outing with the Penn Wits
and the Columbia River Rollers. The
weather was perfect for hanging out at the
RV or taking walks to the beach (with a
windbreaker). Some folks arrived early to
enjoy the beautiful weather longer.
What fun.
Friday started off with happy hour,
appetizers, and lots of visiting. We got to
meet several of the Penn Wits RV chapter
members and they seemed to fit right
into our chapter wonderfully. JoAnne
and several members from both chapters
helped set up the clubhouse tables–great
teamwork. Leon and JoAnne were solving
the issues and focusing on world peace
while Claudia played in the kitchen and the
puppies begged for appetizers. Many folks
went to the outside “Leon Cinetopia” to
watch football and root for the San Diego
Chargers. Right! Most were rooting for the
Seahawks and they did win.
Saturday the CRR chapter provided a
potluck breakfast. It was very yummy.
JoAnne led the CRR meeting. After the
meeting was adjourned, we all were able to
go play somewhere for a few hours.
Many folks went to explore the farmers
market and some to the downtown
festivities. While others hung out at the RV
Park, some went fishing, took walks to the
ocean, or shopped at Jack’s famous market.
Some (Cathy and Claudia) went shopping
for opals.
The Penn Wits and CRRs divided up into
teams for the afternoon beanbag baseball.
We played two games and it was a fun
time by all. Peggy was feeling better so
she joined us for beanbag baseball. She
Happy hour was an amazing spread. It
was a wonderful sharing of appetizers.
For dinner, the Penn Wits hosted a
beach party barbecue. Thank you to the
Penn Wits RV chapter for putting on a
great spread. The CRR chapter provided
dessert. A few folks hung around later
that evening visiting and sharing stories.
Sunday folks got together for breakfast
leftovers and a hot cup of coffee then
followed by more visiting, swapping of
stories, a cleanup of the clubhouse, and
then final goodbyes.
Evergreen Winnies
Local Chapter By Sandie Rosko
July–Our July outing brought fun
and laughter. At Bayshore RV Park in
Tokeland, the Evergreen Winnie members
had a great time. We welcomed brand
new members we met at Roy Robinson RV
Show and Tell, John and Mary Barnett.
Some members arrived a day or two early
for the outing to enjoy the nice weather,
to walk the beach, and enjoy the water
views from the park. Many others
arrived Friday and that evening the
wagonmasters, Ron and Arlene Pokrandt
and Shirley and Sharon Richard, served
homemade sloppy joe sandwiches and
potato salad while the other members
brought other food for all to enjoy. After
a hearty lunch and business meeting,
beanbag baseball was played. The teams
fought a good battle as many members
hit home runs. Everyone was hitting very
well and after nine innings, the score was
very close so everyone was a winner. The
game sure brought some laughs. Saturday
evening there was a delicious potluck
ALBERTA
Wild Rose WIT
By Dani Mashford
August took us to Kiever’s Lake. We all had
such fun putting up the club’s tent just
in time for some rain to fall. The “girls”
mostly supervised, but we were called into
action to hold the poles from time to time.
Lots of laughs, lots of fun as we all worked
together.
July was our friendship outing at Granum,
AB and also we celebrated our club’s 20th
anniversary with a large cake.
June took us to Diamond Grove RV Park
up by Edmonton, AB for our outing. Some
toured West Edmonton Mall and then
everyone went out for a Chinese food
buffet.
May–Our year started the end of May at
Dinosaur Trails Park at Drumheller, AB.
On Saturday we all drove to what used
to be an old coal mining town and now
has nothing much more than an old hotel
and pub, which is noted for its beer and
hamburgers. You have to cross eleven
bridges to get there and the place was
full. A fascinating place full of stories and
memorabilia from the wild days of the late
1800s and early 1900s.
We have had a good season. Unfortunately,
it is nearly over. AB has such a short
summer season and it goes by much too
quickly.
In spite of a concentrated effort to get
new members in our club, our numbers are
dwindling.
However, those remaining have a great
time together every time we go out.
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Anniversaries &
Memorials
State Club, Local Chapter,
and Special Interest Group
Birthdays
20 years
October – DE – Delmarva Winnies (10/1994)
October – FL – Funtime Travelers (10/1994)
November – NM – Border Cities Travelers (11/1994)
25 years
WIT Member Anniversaries
Dave and Evelyn Crabtree, W140858, 50 years.
Dean and Mary Nell Anderson, W81420, 61 years.
Dewain and Donna Ellis, W97291, 52 years.
John and Pat Wick, W146861, 56 years.
CB and Jean Chappell, W156714, 51 years.
Rupert (Bud) and Joyce Bynum, W34990, 58 years.
Keith and Carol Martin, W141900, 55 years.
October – CA – Hi-Desert Rig Runners (10/1989)
Ron and Jean Peach, W145322, 55 years.
30 years
October – IA – North Iowa Travelers (10/1984)
December – MN – Northwoods Winnie Tascas (12/1984)
Bill and Dorothy Parker, W50763, 60 years.
Clarence and Martha Callaway, W102380, 55 years.
35 years
Jim and Janet Detwiler, W132025, 55 years.
October – OR – Winnie ‘Gonians (10/1979)
Donald and Barbara Massey, W107350, 59 years.
40 years
Alonzo and Priscilla Morrison, W56452, 53 years.
November – IA – Winnie Korns (11/1974)
WIT Member Memorials
Catherine “Kay” Garner, 89 passed away.
She was one of the founding members of
the Du-Bol Winnies.
Grover Ayers passed away April 9, 2014. He
is survived by Linda and all of his many
friends. He was a long-standing member
of the Blue Ridge Winnies.
Helen Spellman, W057674, passed away
July 2, 2014. She was a past and honorary
member of the Ozark Winnies of Missouri.
Edythe Walter, W136017, passed away
July 30, 2014. She is survived by her
husband, Bob. She was the President of
Wandering Ohio Winnies and a member
of the Mid-Ohio Winnies.
Harvey Duffling, W34721, passed away
June 23, 2014.
James Hoffren, W047916, passed away
July 29, 2014. He and his wife, Cindy,
were members of Du Bol Winnies and
Florida Winnie Gators. He is survived by
his wife, Cindy; son; daughter; and one
granddaughter.
Fred C. Stiles, 96 years, passed away
August 26, 2014. He is survived by his
wife, Bettie; three daughters; numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was a member of the We Wan To Go
Winnies.
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EVERGREEN WINNIES
Poulsbo Show and Tell
On a sunny warm weekend Ron & Arlene
Pokrandt, Roger & Melissa Simmons, Mike
& Laura O’Donnell, Mary & John Barnett,
Jeanne Miller and Joe & Helen Hesketh
along with three rigs from the Classics
Winnebagos Club had a fun weekend on the
lot at Poulsbo RV in Kent.
Friday evening the Poulsbo General Manger,
Scott Twomey, treated us to a delicious
dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory. That
evening we played Bingo for outstanding
prizes. Jeanne Miller took the gas fireplace
home after winning the black out game.
Saturday morning the guys were up bright
and early cooking sausage and pancakes,
complimented with a Cheese Soufflé. President
Mike led a brief meeting that was attended
by members on the lot plus some of our
members who drove in: Sherry Atterbury, Jeff
and Marion Sloboden, Julia Braun, Will and
Theresa Hood, Rita Boddy, and John and Pat
Tarrant. Joe and Helen were invited to speak
to the sales crew about “we were on the lot to
assist any prospects that might have questions
about RVing and relay our excitement for
this lifestyle.” During the weekend the sales
people referred prospects to us to discuss our
experience in having an RV and also our rigs
were open to “lot walkers”.
the BBQ hamburger and hot dog lunch was
cooked by the Poulsbo staff. Other member
who showed up was Mike and Sandi Rosko,
Jerry and Jackie Penningroth.
We were grateful for the Tech Service that
made many minor adjustments. The Bean Bag
Baseball was set up and some of the sales crew
came out and played for a short time. At noon
We are very grateful and appreciate for the
hard work of Scott, Amy, Tim and the tech
service for their hospitality and welcoming
us to the Poulsbo lot.
The evening meal found the master
barbeque, John Frost, a Classic, at the grill
and his steak and chicken were cooked
to perfection, followed by a movie and
dessert.
The weekend ended with a Continental
Breakfast on Sunday morning and all
scattered with rigs moving to Pacific Beach,
Oregon, home and Toppenish.
Nor-Tex Travelers Local Chapter
By Brenda Rigsby
MINNESOTA CLUBS
Winnehahas, Northwoods, Sundowners, Southern Honkers
by Marcia Fabricius
Minnesota kicked off the 2014 camping
season with a Show & Tell at Pleasureland
RV in St. Cloud. This was a function for
all the Minnesota clubs and it was a great
succsss. With 47 units on site, and other
people who came by car, there were lots of
hugs and handshakes as members greeted
each other after a long, hard winter.
parts store did a good business as well.
Brenda Abel presented a seminar with tips
on cleaning a maintaining the motorhome.
A booth was set up, manned by WIT
members, and stocked with WIT literature,
and prospective members and/or buyers were
encouraged to look into joining a great club
with great members and great activities.
Pleasureland RV management and staff
were again terrific hosts, providing parking,
electric, meals, games, prizes, night security,
tips, information – you name it, they had
it. There was a big inventory of Winnebago
Industries products on their huge lot, and
members and the public were encouraged
to view the units inside and out. Many
members had service work done, and the
Pleasureland RV’s staff all introduced
themselves before joining the members for
Friday’s potluck dinner. And they were on
hand all weekend to answer questions and
generally be helpful and friendly.
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In spite of the rain and the wind and the
cold, this was the perfect start of the new
camping season. It can only get better in
the next months.
We had a bang up start to the Nor-Tex
Travelers weekend. When arriving on
Thursday we were greeted by heavy rains and
thunderstorms. This Didn’t stop our members
because we knew we’d have a good time. That
evening we all travelled to an excellent fish
restaurant for a delicious meal, and on Friday
we all brought our meats of choice for grilling
along with loads of sides from everyone.
Saturday morning we caravanned to the The
McClain’s Superstore in Rockwall, Texas for
our annual local dealership Show and Tell. We
were greeted by the General Manager Steve
Dorgone and his sales staff. The showroom
was arranged with only new Winnebago
motorhome products. We set up our Show
& Tell banner, the WIT flag, and Winnebago
circulars so customers could see we were there
to help Steve and his staff by telling them
about our own Winnebago RV’s, our different
travel experiences, and help answer any
questions they might have.
Steve’s wife, Lynn, had coffee and donuts in
the morning and Steve had his specialty, TriTip beef, prepared for us along with potato
salad, macaroni salad and grilled bread that
was more than delicious. As Steve promised,
after eating Tri-Tip we’d never want beef
briskets again. Well he was right on that!
After visiting with numerous potential
customers, sharing our experiences on the
road, and our RV’ing lifestyles we returned
to the RV Park for a pizza party, snacks and
some learned how to pinochle. Thank you
Steve, and your staff, for making us welcome
and making our day very enjoyable.
WIT Club News
Road Bites
Minnesota
Wild Rice Soup
Many people requested the recipe for the soup from GNR. Bernie Steele had printed
sheets available with the recipe she used – serving 800+ people. Those who would like
to make it for their families might prefer this version:
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced onion
½ cup flour
2 cans chicken broth (14.5 oz cans– 3½ cups)
2 cups cooked wild rice
½ cup finely grated carrots
½ cup chopped celery
1⁄3 cup bacon (fry and cut into pieces)
Chicken – I use cooked chicken breast (4 to 5
breasts cut up or cubed) or take one of the
rotisserie chickens you get at the store and
cut it up.
3 tablespoons chopped slivered almonds or
chopped water chestnuts
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup Half & Half
In large sauce pan, melt butter, sauté
onion until tender. Blend in flour,
gradually add broth. Cook stirring
constantly, until mixture comes to a
boil; boil and stir 1 minute.
Stir in rice, carrots, bacon, celery,
almonds and salt. Simmer about
5 minutes. Blend in half & half, heat
to serving temperature.
Yield: approx. 6 cups soup
Tip: ½ cup uncooked wild rice = 1½ to
2 cups cooked rice.
(You may also like to add a teaspoon of
“Better than Bouillon” brand chicken
base for added flavor)
This Road Bites recipe comes to us from the
Minnesota State Club and Minnesota Local
Chapters
Hawaiian Wedding Cake
by Linda Calkins, W155208
Cream Cheese Frosting
1½ cups granulated white sugar
Preheat oven 350 degrees.
1 teaspoon baking soda
Grease 9 X 13 pan.
2 cups of all purpose flour
Mix together in a large bowl;
sugar, soda, & flour by hand.
Mix in beaten eggs, pineapple
with juice.
2 - 8 oz packages softened cream cheese
½ cup softened butter
2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup or more toasted flaked coconut
Stir in chopped nuts & ½ cup
flaked coconut.
In a medium bowl cream together the
cream cheese & butter until creamy.
Pour into greased pan.
Mix in vanilla, confectioners sugar; whip
together. Frost and top with toasted
coconut. Store in refrigerator.
2 eggs beaten
3⁄4
cup flaked coconut
20 oz. can of crushed pineapple
1 cup chopped walnuts
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes till
lightly golden & cooked inside.
Cool & frost.
Funky Frito Bars
Enjoy!
From the kitchen of
Jeanette Sheeder, W141248
These easy to make bars are a delicious combination of sweet and salty.
Spread 10oz. bag of Fritos on a grease cookie sheet. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup corn
syrup in a saucepan and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup peanut butter
until smooth. Pour this over the chips and smooth level. Can top with M&M’s if desired. Cut
bars immediately after they set up.
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RV ID PLATE Order Form
Date _____________ WIT Club # __________________________________
Name _________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Qty ________ x $5.00 per plate = Total _____________________________
Cash
Check
Send To: WIT Club, P.O. Box 268, Forest City, IA 50436
Price includes shipping and handling. It may take up to six months before an
order will be filled; our order must be a minimum of 25 plates before ordering.
Sign up for 2015 WIT Membership Directory CD
The 2015 annual WIT Membership Directory will
be available in a Compact Disc (CD) format this
year. The alphabetical and numerical listings, as well
as WIT bylaws, WIT Campgrounds offering discounts,
and other information, will be on the CD in PDF files.
These files can be viewed or printed by users. The CD
will be mailed out in early January to those who
request it.
To receive a directory on CD, you must request
one. All WIT member names will automatically be
included unless this form is returned requesting a
name not be listed.
Please clearly mark one of the following:
Please mail a Membership Directory CD to me.
I do not wish to have my name published in the
Directory and understand I will not receive a
Directory CD.
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Name:____________________________________________
WIT#____________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________
________________________________________________
City:_____________________________________________
State:____________________________ Zip:_____________
SEND TO:
Membership Directory, P.O. Box 268, Forest City, IA
50436; Fax to 641-585-6703 or e-mail complete
information to [email protected].
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Deadline: December 12, 2014
WIT Club News
Winnebago Industries News
Winnebago Industries is now shipping the Winnebago
Minnie to Australia as part of an agreement with
Australian-owned Winnebago RV Pty Ltd, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Apollo, (hereinafter “Apollo”).
Apollo CEO Luke Trouchet and Executive General Manager
Operations Paul Truman recently visited Winnebago
Towables in Middlebury, Indiana to inspect the first
Winnebago Minnie® to be delivered to Australia as part of
Apollo’s initial order of Australian designed and compliant
caravans. Winnebago representatives on hand to meet
them were Chairman, CEO and President Randy Potts; VP,
CFO Sarah Nielsen; Towables President Johnny Hernandez;
Towables National Sales Manager Brion Brady; as well as
export specialist, Doug Spencer.
and represented an exciting milestone
for his family-owned company, which
was established in 1985. “It’s a real
privilege to represent Winnebago in Australia
and New Zealand, and we know the market is very
keen to at last have access to this iconic brand,”
Trouchet said. “We’re absolutely delighted to see the
first Minnie caravans heading Down Under and we are
sure they will be out on the road in no time.”
Potts continued, “We look forward to continuing to grow our
relationship with Apollo and the export of our first Minnie is a great step to a long
and successful relationship.”
Luke Trouchet, CEO of Apollo said bringing Winnebago to
Australia and New Zealand realised a long-held ambition
Metro Link by Winnebago Industries Includes Alternative
Fuel Option in Partnership With ICOM North America
Winnebago has announced a new Go
Green initiative with the Company’s Metro
Link bus. Propane Autogas is becoming
the Green Alternative Fuel of choice by
hundreds of fleet accounts across North
America. Winnebago Industries joined this
effort with new Bi-Fuel and Dedicated LPG
product offerings in their entire Metro
Link bus lineup for the public and private
transportation industry.
ICOM North America has partnered with
Winnebago Industries and their Official
Distributor, “Metro Worldwide,” for
installation and distribution of ICOM Bi-Fuel
and Mono-fuel Liquid Propane Injection
System for installation in the Winnebago
Metro Link Bus products for use in the
transportation industry. This partnership
will allow Alternative LPG Fuel Work Ready
Equipment from the factory to the dealers
and end users. Metro Worldwide will also
offer ICOM LPG conversions for existing
bus fleets as well as full line Sales, Service,
Installation and Warranty Services.
A Bi-Fuel LPG Metro Link bus will be on
display in the PERC Booth at the upcoming
BUSCON Expo in Indianapolis, IN September
15-17, 2014.
According to the Propane Energy Resource
Commission (PERC), the key advantages of
Propane Autogas are:
• Save Green with Lower Fuel Costs
• Go Green with a Domestic U.S. Fuel
Source
• Go Green with a Clean Fuel Resource
• Go Green with Lower Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
• Save Green with Low Infrastructure Costs
• Save Green with Large National Fueling
Infrastructure
There are many advantages to utilizing
Propane Autogas, also known as Liquefied
Petroleum Gas (LPG) or LP, such as reduced
exhaust emissions and fuel cost savings.
Propane is a Natural Gas Liquid which is
handled at a much lower pressure, 312
PSI maximum as compared to Compressed
Natural Gas (CNG) at 3,600 PSI, in vehicle
applications.
Propane Autogas is classified as an
Alternative Fuel by the US Department of
Energy (DOE). Propane Autogas can reduce
exhaust emissions by 30% to 50% versus
gasoline and even more versus diesel fuels.
No more black soot to breathe resulting in
happier drivers, customers and communities.
When purchased as a fleet fuel solution,
Propane Autogas also usually offers a 30%
to 50% fuel cost savings when compared to
gasoline and an even greater benefit when
compared to diesel fuel.
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Service Tips
from the Pros
An RV’s Heart & Soul Automotive & Deep-Cycle
Batteries
Perhaps the title of this article hasn’t
sunk-in yet... but if you ponder this
subject for very long, you will likely agree.
Without a healthy 12-volt system, many
of the appliances in an RV will cease to
operate. The water heater, the refrigerator,
furnaces & water pumps, some awnings, &
the interior lighting... all powered-by or
controlled-by 12-volt power. Don’t forget
the radio & the TV antenna booster...&
possibly the TV too. At the center of all
this - the batteries!
NAPA 982575 AGM Battery
The size / capacity of the battery package
selected for a specific RV model or series is
an important decision for the
manufacturer’s electrical engineering
group. The goal for the design engineer is
to provide a user-friendly & capable
electrical system for the average user...
including considerations for a variety of
options that model may have available.
When replacing batteries, it’s very
important to do your homework & educate
yourself regarding the application the
battery serves... and then consider your
expectations. If your RV is normally parked
at a campsite & plugged into shore power,
it doesn’t make sense to have 300AH of
battery capacity sitting idly on the battery
tray. But if you enjoy Boondocking, this
subject becomes significantly more
important.
In general, wet-cell / flooded 6-volt & 12volt batteries appear to be very similar &
it’s reasonable to believe most batteries
share similar construction characteristics.
Truth be told, appearances can be very
misleading. A batteries physical dimensions
& weight is indicative of the size of the
lead plates and one would conclude that
more is better! The number of fill-caps (or
fill plugs) will reflect the number of cells &
this clue telegraphs the battery is a 6-volt
versus a 12-volt battery. The battery posts
may telegraph the intended purpose of the
battery...i.e. a cranking / starting battery
versus a deep-cycle trolling motor battery,
but that’s about it. A battery without
specific information posted on the case of
the battery or manufacturer’s data-sheet
would really make this a guessing game.
Battery Basics:
• Standard Non-Sealed w/Removable Caps
- The least expensive flooded batteries
require the owner monitors / adds water
– i.e. a poor-man’s battery! These can be
the best ‘bang for the buck’...but they
demand timely attention / tending or
they can fail quickly.
• Sealed or Maintenance-Free batteries
are sometimes referred to as the lazyman’s battery... Simply, you will pay
significantly more for a maintenance-free
battery, but the side-benefit is they don’t
require the weekly attention – i.e. adding
water! However, this doesn’t exclude
keeping battery posts clean & dry.
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• AGM batteries....a.k.a. Absorbed Glass
Mat batteries are at the upper-end of the
price scale. AGM batteries are constructed
with a heavy-duty polyethylene case
and each cells plate package is wrapped
with a layer of fiberglass matting. This
matting helps to isolate the cells from
vibration & serves to keep the plates
wetted-out at all times... even if the
battery is mounted up-side down.
Battery Performance /
Measurements Specifications
• CCA Cold Cranking Amps: it is a
measurement of the number of amps a
battery can deliver at “0” degrees F for
30 seconds and not drop below 7.2 volts.
This value is used to evaluate cranking
or starting batteries. A high CCA rating is
preferred in cold ambient temperatures
• CA Cranking Amps: it is a measurement
of the number of amps a battery can
deliver at “32” degrees F. It can also be
referred to as MCA – Marine Cranking
Amps.
• RC Reserve Capacity: it is rating which
reflects the number of minutes a “fully
charged” battery - at 80 degrees F, will
continue to deliver “25” amps until
dropping below 10.5 volts.
• AH Ampere-Hour: a measurement of
current of one ampere flowing for one
hour. It is a term used to tell the amount
of energy a battery can deliver before
requiring recharging. Ampere-Hours are
based on a 20-hour unit of time – i.e. an
80 AH battery will deliver 4 amps for 20
hours & a 130 AH battery will deliver 6.5
amps for 20 hours, etc. (80 divided by 20
= 4 & 130 divided by 20 = 6.5)
Generally speaking, there are few mysteries
or secrets that remain regarding ‘wetcell’ lead-acid battery technology. The
purity & matching-up of the specific lead
compounds are the guarded secrets that
battery manufacturer’s use (or choose not
to use) when engineering & producing a
wet cell / flooded battery...or any battery
for that matter. Simply, there can be
significant differences & performance levels
between similar sized batteries & a myriad
of reasons that pricing of batteries can
vary so much between brands.
It’s rare that you hear somebody state
“I’ve got too much battery power
available”... & getting what you paid for is
another statement that comes to mind!
WIT Club News
State, Special Interest
& Regional Rallies
California State Rally
Paso Robles, CA
Oct 1-5, 2014
Welcome to the 2014 California State Club
of WIT Rally at Wine Country RV Resort,
2500 Airport Rd Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-238-4560 Ext 4 winecountryrvresort.com.
The dates of the Rally are Oct 1-5, 2014.
The official name of the town is El Paso de
Robles, Spanish for “Pass of the Oaks.” Our
Rally theme is Fiesta de Paso Robles, in
honor of their rich Spanish history. We are
still finalizing the vendors, entertainment
and activities in addition to our Golf
Tournament and cavalcade of games which
offers something for everyone.
We currently have 100 spaces reserved with
room for more as the reservations come in.
We would appreciate your registration by
Sept 1, 2014. We anticipate the Rally Fee to
be between $250 and $270 for a 2 person
RV. There are many great attractions in
the area allowing you to spend time before
or after our Rally enjoying them. We will
have our Agenda and Registration Form
available on our web-site, www.calwit.org,
by June 15, 2014, which will direct you to
send your reservation form to our Treasurer
Callie Cook.
Texas State Rally
Kerrville, Texas
Oct 17-19, 2014
The Texas “W” Club would like to invite all
of the other State Clubs and visitors to our
2014 rally at the Guadalupe River Resort in
Kerrville, Texas from October 17 through
the morning of October 19.
We look forward to seeing you, entertaining
you, and making you feel right at home.
Please check out our Texas W Club website
at www.texasw.org for more information,
or contact me at [email protected] or
at [email protected].
Florida State Rally
Orlando, FL March 19-22, 2015
“LEPRECHAUN HOLIDAY”
Sponsored by the Florida State Winnie
Gators, this rally is sure to be full of
sunshine and fun, so we hope you will make
plans to attend! Held at the Central Florida
Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida the Rally
begins at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 19,
2015. Make sure you arrive for early days in
time to attend the Opening Ceremonies. This
is a ceremony you won’t want to miss!
Rally Fees: This year’s rally will includes
3 nights of camping, 2 catered dinners, 1
catered lunch, 2 catered breakfasts and 1
continental breakfast. We will also have a
wine and cheese party, games, ice cream
social, a pet parade and lots of door prizes.
As usual, our vendor area will be filled with
bargains and services for your RV. There will
be many informational seminars and games
with prizes for the winners. Winnebago
and Itasca RV’s will be on display with the
latest innovations for you to check out. We
encourage you to enter your handiwork in
the “craft show”. We use the same categories
and guidelines that are used at GNR. Fees
include electricity and buddy water with
dump stations and bath houses on the Rally
grounds. A mobile dump service will be
available.
For Registration Received by February
12, 2015: 1 Coach (2 people) $175, 1 Coach
(1 person) $125. Additional guests age 6
and up $45. Early arrival camping fee is
$25 per night.
After the opening ceremonies, get ready for
three nights and four days of jam-packed
excitement! Friday evening’s entertainment
we have scheduled “THE MARLINS” for a
return engagement due to member requests!
THE MARLINS’ repertoire covers the entire
musical spectrum guaranteed to please
everyone!
The theme of this year’s rally is “Fun On
The Guadalupe River”. Come join us for
games, seminars, crafts and vendors. We
also want you to come early because we
plan to have great pre-rally entertainment,
and the same level of entertainment during
the Rally.
Now let’s talk about our Texas food. We will
have a good ole’ time down by the river so
bring your hot dogs, steaks or hamburgers
and we’ll cook them for you Thursday
evening while you enjoy the scenery, and
sound of the Guadalupe River while eating
and talking. Two dinner meals will be
catered along with a breakfast on Saturday.
Dealer Day! On Wednesday, March 18, 2015
our dealers will have coaches on display
for you to view! This is an opportunity for
you to get acquainted with the new models!
This is the time for you to make a deal with
special show pricing just for our rally!
Saturday evening’s stage will be taken over
by a Jimmy Buffet tribute band called
“CARIBBEAN CHIILLERS!” So get out
the parrot head hats and join us in
“Margaritaville”! Spend the evening in our
Winnie Gators nightclub atmosphere with
sing- a- long songs and dancing! CHECK OUR WEBSITE www.winniegators.org
for the registration form! (Early camping
begins Tuesday, March 17, 2015.)
Rally T-Shirts: We will be offering rally
t-shirts for sale again this year. The
cost is $10 per shirt and must be preordered and pre-paid. They come in Small,
Medium, Large, XL and 2X. Please note the
appropriate size on the registration form.
Shirt orders must be received by February
12, 2015 and will be available for pick up at
the rally. The t-shirt design will be available
on our website after our October meeting.
*Please note* Shirts will not be available for
sale at the rally so please make sure you preorder if you want one!
For Registration Received after February
12, 2015: 1 Coach (2 people) is $190.
1 Coach (1 person) is $135 Additional
guests over age 6 is $45 and the early
arrival camping fee is $25 per night. (Early
camping begins on Tuesday, March 17,
2015.)
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State, Special Intrest & Regional Rallies
Registration should be sent to Nancy Miller,
2134 Everest Pkwy., Cape Coral, FL 33904.
Checks should be made payable to Florida
State Winnie Gators.
The Florida Rally Fee is refundable;
less a $5 cancellation fee. Notification
should be sent to Nancy Miller, e-mail to:
[email protected]. No shows will not
be refunded, nor will t-shirt payments. For
more information visit our website at
www.winniegators.org or contact President
Ted Fumia, [email protected] or phone
813-263-7219.
MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US AND DUST OFF
THOSE GREEN COSTUMES FOR “LEPRECHAUN
HOLIDAY” - YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID!
Southwest Regional Rally
Las Vegas, NV
April 14-18, 2015
The Southwest Regional Rally heads
back to Las Vegas for 2015. Las Vegas is
loaded with entertainment, great food and
anything else you may desire.
The four day rally will be at the Oasis Las
Vegas RV Resort with check-in on Tue
April 14 and check out on Sat April 18.
The Oasis is a full service Resort with its
own Restaurant and bar, 18 hole putting
course, pools and high speed internet
services. Your space will be a deluxe
pull-through site.
The theme of the rally is “Las Vegas and
the Nevada deserts secrets.” The last night
will feature a catered meal with a theme
of “Elvis is in the House”. So one for the
Money, Two for the Show, Three to get
ready, and go cat go. The Concept for the
2015 Rally will be free time to enjoy all
that Las Vegas offers. Plenty of information
on the secret spots you may want to visit.
Seminars, games, lunches will be limited
so Rally participants can enjoy Las Vegas
without missing rally events. This Concept
helps reduce rally costs and gives you the
freedom to enjoy the town. Parking will be
club and state friendly making it easy to
meet and plan your Las Vegas adventures.
A golf outing will be planned for the first
day of the rally, which means golfers need
to sign up and arrive a day early. The rally rate of $44.80 is offered the
day before and the day after the rally.
Sixty sites (60) have been reserved
for 2015. Advanced reservation: before
March 1, 2015, will be: $250.00 per coach
for 2 people. $217.00 per coach with one
person. Extra person will be $37.00. Late
reservation: March 2 – March 10 will be:
$275.00 per coach for 2 people. $229.00
per coach with one person. Extra person
will be $47.00. This includes four nights of
camping in Las Vegas, High Season. Deluxe
pull-through spaces, free internet, free
pets (up to three), 50 amps and full hookups. Hospitality the first night, catered
meal on Friday night. The Oasis restaurant
is available for breakfast and lunch
options between 7:30 am and
2:30 pm. Golfers make sure to
check off the golf box on the
registration form and include
an additional $10.00 per
person to cover awards.
Please use the rally
registration in the
magazine. Mail the
registration form
and a check made
out the “Southwest
Regional Rally” to our
treasurer, Mary Haupt @
3900 Avonwood Ave. Las Vegas,
Nv 89121. Contact: Robert
Buchanan [email protected] or
310-766-8617.
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Georgia State Rally
Hiawassee, GA
April 16-19, 2015
The Georgia Winnie Rebels invite you to
attend our Georgia State Rally “SuperHeroes and Villains”. Join us for a good
old time in the beautiful North Georgia
Mountains with live music, food and
fun. Our rally location will be The Bald
Mountain Camping Resort in Hiawassee,
Georgia.
Our rally will take place Thursday April
16th through Sunday April 19th with
two pre-rally days on Tuesday, April 14th
and Wednesday, April 15th. Come to the
pre-rally days for tours, golf and our
Wednesday hamburger cookout.
Early activities include self guided side
trips to nearby attractions such as Alpine
Helen, Georgia and Brasstown Bald, (the
highest point in Georgia). Activities will
include a mini golf tournament, BINGO,
live entertainment on Friday and Saturday
night with fun and dancing. Friday, dress
up as your favorite Super-Hero or Villain. Our Rally fee is $166 per coach for 2
people or $136 per coach for 1 person. This
includes 3 nights of full hook up camping
with 50 amp electric, Wi-Fi and Cable
TV. We will have 2 catered dinners, 2 full
breakfasts, 1 continental breakfast and 1
hot dog lunch. There is also a hamburger
cookout on Wednesday for those who come
early. Each pre-rally day will cost $35 for
camping. More information and a printable
application can be found on our rally
web site rally.gawit.com . If you have any
questions about our rally you can call or
e-mail our rally coordinator Fred Tomsett
at [email protected] or phone 404626-3696. You can mail your application
to Veronica Padgett, 1045 Feagin Mill Road,
Warner Robins, GA 31088.
Hope to see you there.
Fred Tomsett, Rally Coordinator
WIT Club News
2014–2015 Rally Schedule
October 1-5, 2014 California
October 17-19, 2014 Texas
March 19-22, 2015 Florida
April 14-18, 2015 Southwest
Regional
April 16-19, 2015 Georgia
Visit us
online at
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Who’s
Inviting
Travelers
AL
NORTH ALABAMA TRAVELIN’
WARRIORS
Tom Mosteter
256-287-1090
[email protected]
Oct 17-19 TBA
Nov 14-16 Windemere Cove, Langston, AL
Dec 12-14 Noccalula Falls, Gadsden, AL
AR
ARK-A-BAGO
Elvan Ford
501-941-3396
[email protected]
Oct 6-10 Woolley Hollow State Park, Greenbrier,
AR
Nov 3-7 Wanderlust RV Park, Eureka Springs, AR
Dec 1-5 Cloud Nine RV Park, Hot Springs, AR
Mar 22-27, 2015 Natchez, MS Spring Pilgrimage,
River View RV Park, Vidalia, LA
Apr 29-May 3, 2015 Okiebago’s Oklahoma State
Rally, Shawnee, OK
Jun 1-5, 2015 Devils Den State Park
Jul 21-25, 2015 GNR, Forest City, IA
August 3.7, 2014 Mountain View RV Park,
Mountain View, AR
Sep 14-18, 2015 Maumelle Corps of Engineers
Park
Oct 5-9, 2015 Crater of Diamonds State Park,
Murfreesboro, AR
Nov 2-6, 2015 Wanderlust RV Park, Eureka
Springs, AR
Nov 30-Dec 4, 2015 Cloud Nine RV Park, Hot
Springs, AR
AZ
ARIZONA SUNBIRDS
John Mollerus
623-341-1592
[email protected]
http://www.grandcanyonwinnies.org
Oct 9-12 Orchard Ranch RV Park, Dewey, AZ
Nov 13-16 Leaf Verde RV Resort, Buckeye, AZ
Jan 15-18, 2015 Black Rock RV Village, Salome, AZ
Feb 2015 TBD
Mar 19-22, 2015 Shadow Ridge RV Resort, Ajo, AZ
CA
CALIFORNIA STATE CLUB
Dell Jackson
209-785-9702
[email protected]
www.calwit.org
Oct 1-5, 2014, California State Rally, Wine
Country RV Resort, Paso Robles, CA
Jan 22-26, 2015 State Meeting, Golden Village
Palms RV Resort, Hemet, CA
Apr 23-26, 2015 Jackson Rancheria RV Resort,
Jackson, CA
Jul 2015 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sep 30-Oct 4, 2015 California State Rally, Casa
De Fruta RV Resort, Hollister, CA
FIVE STAR WINNEBAGO
Los Angeles/Orange County area
Paul Rich
714-321-2535
[email protected]
http://www.calwit.org/fivestarwinnebagos.html
Oct 1-5 Wine Country RV Resort, Paso Robles
Nov 4-7 Indian Waters, Joint Outing with
Mission Bell Travelers, Indio
Dec 2-5 Newport Dunes RV Resort
Jan 22-25, 2015 Golden Village RV Resort,
Hemet
Jan 26-29, 2015 Stagecoach KOA, Banning
Mar 3-6, 2015 Valencia Travel Village, Castaic
Apr 6-9, 2015 Indian Wells RV Resort, Indio
Apr 23-26, 2015 Jackson Racheria RV Park,
Jackson
May 5-8, 2015 Happy Camp, Canyon Lake
Jun 2-5, 2015 Oceanside RV Park, Oceanside
GOLDEN BEAR WINNIES
Sacramento area
John Cook
707-448-3432
[email protected]
http://www.calwit.org/goldenbearwinnies.html
Oct 1-5, 2014 Wine Country RV Resort, Paso
Robles
Oct 17-19, 2014 Durango RV Park, Red Bluff
Dec 5-7, 2014 Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
Nov 6-9 Caliente Springs Resort, Desert Hot
Springs
Dec 1-4 Desert Willows, Hesperia
Feb 17-20, 2015 Death Valley
Mar 17-21, 2015 Bullhead City, AZ,
Silver View
Apr 16-20, 2015 Boulder Creek RV, Lone Pine
Apr 23-26, 2015 CA State Meeting, Jackson
Rancheria, Jackson, CA
May 19-22, 2015 Newport Dunes, Newport
Jul 2015 GNR, Forest City, IA
Sep 15-18, 2015 Calico KOA, Calico
Sep 30-Oct 4, 2015 CA State Meeting, Casa de
Fruta RV, Hollister
Nov 10-13, 2015 Sportsmens Club, Joshua Tree
Dec 1-4, 2015 Banning KOA
FRESNO FLOATERS
Layne Clark
559-905-1534
[email protected]
http://www.calwit.org/fresnofloaters.html
Oct 1-5 CA State Rally, Wine Country RV Resort,
Paso Robles, CA
Oct 23-26 Pismo Sands RV Park, Oceano, CA
Fresno Floaters & Central Coast Pelicans Joint
Meeting
Nov 20-23 Club Royal Oak, Kingsburg, CA
Dec TBD
LONE CYPRESS WINNITASCANS
CHARDONNAY TRAVELERS
Jerry Brick
Bob Anderson
South Bay/East Bay/San Mateo areas
650-366-0127
[email protected]
Oct 1-5 CA State Rally, Wine Country RV Park,
Paso Robles
Nov 13-16 Yanks RV Park, Greenfield
Dec 12-15 Grand Holiday Outing, Casa de Fruta
SAN DIEGO ROLLING HOMES
Donna Chandler
858-934-1390
[email protected]
619-988-0743
http://www.calwit.org/SanDiegoRollingHomes.html
Beverly Hammond
[email protected] 858-560-8148
Oct 17-19 Santee Lakes
Nov 14-16 Sweetwater Summit
Dec 19-21 Chula Vista RV Resort
MISSION BELL TRAVELERS
Southern California
Dave Law
951-830-2521
[email protected]
Oct 1-5 Wine Country Rv Resort, Paso Robles
Oct TBA
Nov 4-6 Indian Waters RV Park
Dec 7-10 Pechanga RV Resort, Temecula
BIG VALLEY DRIFTERS
Modesto area
Al Calbreath
[email protected]
209-575-3526
RIVER CITY ROLLERS
Sacramento area
Lee Foulk
916-747-5960
[email protected]
[email protected]
http://www.calwit.org/rivercityrollers.html
Oct 1-5, 2014 CA State Rally, Wine Country RV
Resort, Paso Robles, CA
Nov 7-9, 2014 TBA
Dec 14, 2014 TBA
HI-DESERT RIG RUNNERS
Riverside & Bernardino Counties
Jerry Fagan
760-961-0424
North Bay area
925-586-2597
http://www.chardonnaytravelers.com
Oct 1-5, 2014 State Meeting, Wine Country RV
Park, Paso Robles, CA
Nov 6-9, 2014 Calistoga RV Park, Calistoga, CA
Dec 2014 TBD Christmas Party
CENTRAL COAST PELICANS
Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Counties
Al Vossler
805-466-2292
[email protected]
http://www.calwit.org/centralcoastpelicans.html
Oct 1-5 Wine Country RV Resort, Paso Robles, CA
Oct TBA Joint Outing with the Fresno Floaters
Dec 4-7 Christmas Outing
CO
MILE HIGH STATE CLUB
Vern Clinton
[email protected]
970-669-1732
970-593-2646
Mary Hahn
719-548-1136
RAMPART RANGERS
[email protected]
ASPEN LEAF WINNIES
North Colorado Front Range area
Vern Clinton
970-669-1732
[email protected]
970-593-2646
Oct 8-12 Balloon Festival, Albuquerque North
KOA, Bernalillo, NM
Nov 8 Lunch, Brick House BBQ, Mead, CO
Dec 13 Christmas Party, The Old Neighborhood
Restaurant, Arvada, CO
COLORADO COLUMBINES
Ray Bowman
303-795-9255
[email protected]
303-880-0506
Oct 4-6 Oktoberfest, Sidney, NE
Nov 1 Cultural Event
Dec 13 Columbine Christmas, Mt Vernon Country
Club, CO
[email protected]
http://www.hi-desertrigrunners.com/
Oct 1-5 CA State Meeting, Wine Country RV, Paso
Robles, CA
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CT
NUTMEG WINNIES
Les Sindland
[email protected]
Oct 3-5 Wolf’s Den State Campground, Pomfret, CT
Nov 9 Luncheon at Ninety-Nine Restaurant,
Enfield, CT
Dec 7 Christmas Luncheon at The Gallery,
Glastonbury, CT
Jan 2015 Luncheon TBA
Feb 2015 Date TBA, Dakota Restaurant, Rocky
Hill, CT
Mar 14, 2015 Luncheon at Yantic River Inn,
Norwich, CT
May 16-17, 2015 Travelers Wood, Bernardston, CT
May 29-31, 2015 Quonset Air Show, North
Kingston, RI
Jun 12-14, 2015 Ginny B’s Campground, Foster, RI
DE
DELMARVA WINNIES
Art Cathell
[email protected]
Oct 10-12 Lancaster, PA
Nov TBD
Dec 6 Christmas Party, TBD
302-542-4363
813-263-7219
SOUTH FLORIDA WINNIE GATORS
954-781-1746
[email protected]
http://www.winniegators.org/sf-winnies
Oct 2-5 Upriver RV Resort, Ft. Myers, FL
Oct 30-Nov 2 Signature Motorcoach Resort,
Naples, FL
Dec 4-7 Upriver RV Resort, Ft. Myers, FL
BUCCANEER WINNIES
Tampa area
Judy Weaver
813-610-2185
[email protected]
Oct 9-12 Sun Lake RV Park, Ruskin, FL
Oct 16-19 FL State Outing, Tropical Palms RV
Resort, Kissimee, FL
Nov 13-16 Sun & Fun RV Park, Sarasota, FL
Dec 4-7 Paradise Oaks RV, Bushnell, FL
Jan 22-25, 2015 FL State Outing, Blueberry Hill
RV Park, Bushnell, FL
Feb 12-15, 2014 Blueberry Hill RV Park,
Bushnell, FL
Mar 19-22, 2015 FL State Outing, Central FL
Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL
Apr 9-12, 2015 Sandy Oaks RV Resort, Beverly
Hills, FL
CALOOSA WINNIES
SW Florida
David Nobert & Janice Cummings
http://www.winniegators.org/caloosa
Oct 17-19 Tropical Palms RV Resort, Kissimmee, FL
Nov 6-9 Riverside RV Resort, Arcadia, FL
Dec 4-7 Oak Haven RV Park, Arcadia, FL
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James Stracka
904-221-2522
609-915-6048
[email protected]
Nov 20-23 Wild Frontier Campground, Ocala, FL
Dec 8-11 Pecan Park RV Resort, Jacksonville, FL
Feb 19-22, 2015 Coastal GA RV Resort,
Brunswick, GA
Apr 16-19, 2015 Perry KOA, Perry, FL
May 11-14, 2015 Wilderness RV Resort, Silver
Springs, FL
Jun 18-21, 2015 New Smyrna Beach Park, New
Smyrna Beach, FL
August 20-23, 2015 Cedar Key RV Resort, Cedar
Key, FL
Sep 17-20, 2015 Red Gate Campground,
Savannah, GA
Nov 19-22, 2015 Wild Frontier Campground,
Ocala, FL
Dec 7-10, 2015 International RV Resort, Daytona
Beach, FL
Jeff & Sara Roudebush
[email protected]
http://www.winniegators.org
Oct 17-19 Tropical Palms RV Resort, Kissimmee,
FL
Jan 23-25, 2015 Blueberry Hill RV Resort,
Bushnell, FL
Mar 19-22, 2015 Florida State Rally, Central
Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL
Rick Bunn
Jacksonville area
DU-BOL WINNIES
Orlando area
FLORIDA STATE WINNIE GATORS
South Florida area
FLORIDA SUNSHINE WINNIES
MID-FLORIDA WINNIES
FL
Ted Fumia
Jan 20-23, 2015 Blueberry Hill RV Resort,
Bushnell, FL
Jan 23-25, 2015 Blueberry Hill RV Resort, State
Meeting, Bushnell, FL
Feb 7-13, 2015 Caloosa Cruise, Oasis of the Seas
Mar 19-22, 2015 Florida State Rally, Orlando, FL
518-222-8271
[email protected]
Oct 16-19 Winnie Gator State Meeting, Tropical
Palms, Kissimmee, FL
Nov 10-13 Sanlan Ranch, Lakeland, FL
Dec 8-11 Sun N Fun RV Resort, Sarasota, FL
SPACECOAST WINNIES
Melbourne area
Denise Stone
321-258-7077
[email protected]
http://www.winniegators.org/spacecoast
Oct 17-19 FLorida Winnie Gators State Meeting,
Tropical Palms, Kissimmee, FL
Nov 14-16 Tropical Palms, Kissimmee, FL
Dec 12-14 Blue Berry Hill RV Resort, Bushnell, FL
Jan 23-25, 2015 Blue Berry Hill RV Resort,
Bushnell, FL
Feb 13-14, 2015 Old Mill Stream, Umatilla, FL
Mar 19-22, 2015 FL State Rally, Central Florida
Apr 17-18, 2015 Whispering Palms RV Resort,
Sebastian, FL
SUNCOAST WINNIE-GATORS
Clearwater area
Bill Schilp
727-787-6483
[email protected]
Oct 17-19 State Rally at Tropical Palms,
Kissimmee
Nov 6-9 Torrey Oaks, Bowling Green
Dec 4-7 Traveler’s Rest, Dade City
Jan 23-25, 2015 State Rally at Blueberry Hill RV,
Bushnell
Feb 12-15, 2015 Olde Mill Stream, Umatilla
Mar 19-22, 2015 State Rally at Central Florida
Fairgrounds, Orlando
Apr 9-12, 2015 Clerbrook RV Resort, Clermont
May 2015 State Rally, Dates and Location TBD
PANHANDLE WINNIES
Pensacola area
Rick Patterson
850-471-0865
[email protected]
Oct 9-12 Southwind RV Park, Magnolia Springs, AL
Nov 13-16 Anchors Away RV Park, Foley, AL
Dec 11-14 Topsail Hill State Park, Santa Rosa
Beach, FL
Central Florida area
Stuart Pierce
[email protected]
904-724-7408
SEASIDE WINNIES
East Central Florida
[email protected]
407-462-0804
FUNTIME TRAVELERS
Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice area
Carole Gies
941-497-5700
[email protected]
http://www.winniegators.org/funtime
Oct 17-19 State Meeting, Tropical Palms,
Kissimmee, FL
Nov 21-23 Sun N Fun RV Resort, Sarasota, FL
Dec 28-Jan 1 (2015) Silver Palms Resort,
Okeechobee, FL
Jan 23-25, 2015 State Meeting, Blueberry Hill
RV Resort, Bushnell, FL
Feb 26-Mar 1, 2015 Lazy Days Campground,
Seffner, FL
Mar 19-22, 2015 State Rally, Central Florida
Apr 12-19, 2015 Jolly Roger RV Park, Marathon, FL
GA
GEORGIA WINNIE REBELS
Wayne Thomas
478-328-7926
[email protected]
http://www.gawit.com
Apr 16-19, 2015 Georgia State Rally, Hiawassee,
GA
GONE WITH THE WINNIES OF NORTH
GEORGIA
Milton Dalton
706-499-9783
[email protected]
http://gwtw.gawit.com/
Oct 10-12 Happy Holiday Campground, Cherokee,
NC
Nov 14-16 TBA
Dec 12-14 River Country Campground, Gadsden,
AL
GA
MIDDLE GEORGIA STA-GONERS
Macon area
Tom Wilson
478-922-3407
[email protected]
Oct 3-5 Lake Pines RV, Columbus, GA
Nov 7-9 KOA, Tifton, GA
Dec 5-7 KOA South, Savannah, GA
GA
METRO ATLANTA WINNIES
Milt Burtch
770-777-5964
[email protected]
http://atlantawinnies.gawit.com
Oct 17-19 TBA
Nov 21-23 TBA
Dec 20 South Shore Point, Newnan, GA
GA
ID
TREASURE VALLEY TRAVELERS
Meridian and Boise, ID area
David Glass
[email protected]
208-288-1859
WIT Club News
QUAD CITIES WINNIES
IL
ILLINOIS INDIANS
Barb Watne
[email protected]
http://www.illinoisindians.org
Moline-Davenport area
815-286-3606
815-508-4371
WINDY CITY WINNIES
Chicagoland Area
Claudette Slowik
http://illinoisindians.org/windycities/
windycities.htm
Oct 10-13 Hickory Hollow Campground/Burgoo
Festival, North Utica, IL
Nov Thanksgiving Outing, Date & Location TBD
Dec Christmas Outing, Date & Location TBD
Karen Sheets
IN
WHO’S YUR WINNIES
John Krull
INDIANA MEANDERERS
Dick Jones
Chuck Simmons
309-697-9343
Oct 10-12, 2014 Prophetstown State Park,
Prophetstown, IL
Nov 8, 2014 Dinner, Location TBD
Dec 13, 2014 Christmas Party, Home of Carol
Luecht
CARDINAL CAPERS
Rockford area
Delores Frost
Northern Indiana
847-428-6768
847-528-7874
PRAIRIE SCOONERS
Chicagoland’s South Suburban Area
815-263-3428
Central Indiana
Jim Gineris
IA
IOWA WINNIE HAWKS
West Suburban area
[email protected]
Oct 8-10 Coffins Grove
FOX VALLEY WINNIES
Ken Nelson
[email protected]
http://www.illinoisindians.org/foxvalley/
foxvalley.htm
Oct 10-12, 2014 Hickory Hollow, Utica, IL
Nov 1, 2014 FVW Annual Meeting, Barrington RV
Motors, Barrington, IL
Dec 2014 Christmas Party, date TBD
FOURWINDS WINNIES
Bob Todd
217-544-8344
[email protected]
http://www.illinoisindians.org/fourwinds/
fourwinds.htm
Oct 10-12 Champaign Sportsman Club, Mahomet,
IL
Nov 15 Luncheon Meeting, Yoder’s in Arthur
Dec 13 Luncheon Meeting, Yoder’s in Arthur
LITTLE EGYPT WINNIES
Southern Illinois
Randy Burlison
618-995-2628
[email protected]
http://www.illinoisindians.org/littleegypt/
littleegypt.htm
Oct 16-19 TBA
Nov 13-16 Cypress Lake RV Park, Calvert City, KY
Dec 7 Christmas Luncheon, Cape Girardeau, MO
765-362-8165
[email protected]
http://www.indybagos.com
Oct 14-16 IN State Meeting, Parke County 4H
Grounds
Nov 8 Planning Meeting, Green Street Eatery
Dec 5 Christmas Luncheon at George’s
Neighborhood Grill
[email protected]
http://www.illinoisindians.org/prairiescooners/
prairiescooners.htm
Oct 2-5 Feast of the Hunters Moon,
Prophetstown Campground, West Lafayette, IN
Dec TBD Christmas Outing, Hosted by Roxann &
John Parise
Central Illinois
765-661-4830
[email protected]
Oct 14-16 4-H Fairgrounds (IN State Outing),
Rockville, IN
Nov 8, 1:00 pm Lunch @ Ol Charlie’s Jefferson
Point, Ft.Wayne, IN
Dec 6 1:00 pm Lunch at Don Hall’s Factory,
Washington Center Rd, Ft. Wayne, IN
INDYBAGOS
[email protected]
http://www.illinoisindians.org/cardinalcapers/
cardinalcapers.htm
Oct 9-11, 2014 Lowden State Park, Oregon, IL
Nov 7, 2014 Luncheon, Location TBD
Dec 6, 2014 Christmas Holiday Party, Location
TBD
Roxann Parise
765-538-2503
[email protected]
765-425-3508
Oct 14-16 4-H Fairgrounds, Rockville, IN
WINNIE POO CLUB
Peoria area
309-755-7177
[email protected]
http://www.illinoisindians.org/quadcity/
quadcity.htm
Oct TBD
Nov 5 Red Lobster, Davenport, IA
Dec 3 Christmas Party
Butch Peters
515-710-6420
[email protected]
http://www.iowawinniehawks.com
WINNEBAGO WHEELS
Northeast Iowa
Marcus Lawrence
319-377-5353
WE WAN TO GO
Central Iowa
Valerie Peters
515-987-5868
[email protected]
515-710-6264
http://www.iowawinniehawks.com/
WeWanToGopage.html
Oct 17-19 TBA
Nov 1 11:30 am Luncheon, Buford’s Steakhouse
& BBQ, Ames, IA
Dec 6 12 pm The Colorado Grill, Boone, IA
Jan 17, 2015 12 pm Luncheon, Location TBD
Feb 21, 2015 12 pm Luncheon, Location TBD
Mar 21, 2015 12 pm Luncheon, Location TBD
Apr 24-26, 2015 TBD
May 15-17, 2015 Iowa Winnie Hawk Spring
Meeting, Jefferson County Fairgrounds,
Fairfield, IA
Jun 19-21, 2015 Lake Anita Campground, IA
Jul 10-12, 2015 Iowa Winnie Hawk State Rally,
Hancock County Fairgrounds, Britt, IA
August 28-30, 2015 TBD
Sep 25-27, 2015 Iowa Winnie Hawk Fall Meeting,
Jasper County Fairgrounds, Colfax, IA
Oct 16-18, 2015 TBD
Nov 21, 2015 12 pm Luncheon, Chips, Ankeny, IA
Dec 5, 2015 12 pm Luncheon, Pawloski’s home,
Panorama, IA
IOWA CORNBELT CAMPERS
NW Iowa
Pat Sparks
515-229-4350
[email protected]
Oct 10-12 Twin Lake Christian Camp, Rockwell
City, IA
Nov 8 Montana Mike’s Restaurant, Des Moines, IA
Dec 13 Family Table Restaurant, Pocahontas, IA
WINNIE KORNS
Southeast Iowa
Shirley Little
641-682-1897
641-777-4616
Oct 3-5 Trojan Field, Russell
NORTH IOWA TRAVELERS
North Central Iowa
Dave Tegtmeyer
641-843-3020
[email protected]
Oct 14 Supper Meeting
SIOUXLAND RIVER RAMBLERS
NW Iowa, NE Nebraska, SW Minnesota & SE
South Dakota
Doug Guillaume
712-276-9536
[email protected]
Oct 7 Pizza Ranch (Lunch only 1 pm), Primghar,
IA
BUSY BEE WINNIES
Northeast Iowa
Glen Boie
563-427-3711
[email protected]
563-380-0516
Oct 2-4 Hunt’s Cedar River Campground, Tipton,
IA
Nov 1 TBA
Apr 4, 2015 TBA
Apr 30-May 2, 2015 TBA
May 14-16, 2015 Iowa Winnie Hawks Spring
Meeting, Jefferson County Fairgrounds,
Fairfield, IA
Jun 4-6,2015 TBA
Jul 9-11, 2015 Iowa Winnie Hawks State Rally,
Hancock County Fairgrounds, Britt, IA
August 6-8, 2015 TBA
Sep 10-12, 2015 Rustic Barn Campground, Kieler,
WI
Sep 13-?, 2015 Busy Bee Winnie Caravan to WI
Sep 24-26, 2015 Iowa Winnie Hawk Fall Meeting,
Jasper County Fairgrounds, Colfax, IA
Oct 1-3, 2015 TBA
Nov 7, 2015 TBA
KS
PRAIRIE WINNIES
Ron Conner
[email protected]
http://www.prairiewinnies.com
Oct TBA
620-397-3022
KA MO HEADWATERS
Kansas City/Topeka area
John Gottschamer
785-273-1712
[email protected]
Oct 3-5 Lewis & Clark State Park, Rushville, MO
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LA
PELICAN WINNIES
Jean Lajoie
318-442-4341
[email protected]
Nov 20-23 Lakeside RV Park, Livingston, LA
N’AWLINS WINNIES
New Orleans Area
Price Miller
GATEWAY WINNIES
MI
985-863-2213
[email protected]
Nov 6-9 Sun Roamers RV Resort, Picayune, MS
Nov 20 -23 Lakeside RV Park, Livingston, LA
Dec 4-7 Parkers Landing RV Park, Biloxi, MS
BAGO CAJUNS
Lafayette area
Milton Pepper
337-234-8403
[email protected]
Oct 10-12 Friendship Rally, Rayne Civic Center,
Rayne, LA (Green Room)
Nov 20-23 Lakeside RV Park, Livingston, LA
Dec 11-14 Rayne Civic Center, Rayne, LA (Green
Room)
GATOR TRAVELERS
Northwest Louisiana
Jack Warrum
318-322-8660
[email protected]
Nov 20 -23 Lakeside RV Park, Livingston, LA
Dec 11-14 Lincoln Parish Campground, Ruston,
LA
WATER WONDERLAND WINNIES
Judy Ruth
248-515-3072
[email protected]
http://www.waterwonderlandwinnies.com
GRAND VALLEY WINNIES
West Michigan
Dale Vanderlinden
269-424-3714
[email protected]
269-470-2017
Dec 6 Christmas Party, Brann’s Steakhouse
LANSING AREA WINNIES
Bob Dalton
248-887-9298
248-318-2603
[email protected]
Oct TBD
MOTOR CITIES WINNIES
Detroit Metro Area
Bob Paszko
248-880-8142
[email protected]
http://www.waterwonderlandwinnies.com/
LocalChapters/MotorCitiesWinnies/tabid/63/
Default.aspx
Oct 3-5 Hidden Ridge Campground, Dual
campout with the Lansing Area Winnies,
Hopkins, MI
Oct 31-Nov 2 Frankenmuth, Jellystone Park,
Frankenmuth, MI
CEREAL CITY CAMPERS
BAYOU WINNIES
Battle Creek area
Charles Wyble
[email protected]
Oct TBA
Baton Rouge
[email protected]
Jim & Bev Simonds
225-806-5541
TIP-O-THE-MITT
ME
MAINE A BAGOS
Jackie Matthews
[email protected]
John Bennett
231-330-7405
207-685-7208
MARYLAND STATE CLUB
[email protected]
CHESAPEAKE WINNIES
Phyllis Sherbert
[email protected]
410-643-6475
Hazel Topa
[email protected]
410-391-0041
MA
PILGRIM WINNIES
Brian Martel
978-314-0085
BRADFORD BRIGADE
Austin Maxwell
617-719-7999
QUINEBAGOS
Beverly Slattery
508-226-3042
[email protected]
Oct TBD
Nov 7-9 Circle CG Farm, Bellingham, MA
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NORTHWOODS WINNIE-TASCAS
Bill Keeler
[email protected]
917-683-0753
952-474-7325
South Dakota
Doug Guillaume
712-276-9536
[email protected]
Oct 7, 2014 Pizza Ranch (Lunch only 1 pm),
Primghar, IA
Central area
Julie Rademacher
[email protected]
320-256-3722
Herb Jensen
507-775-6849
[email protected]
Oct 3-5, 2014 Rochester/Marion KOA, Rochester,
MN
Nov 1, 2014 Christmas Luncheon, TBA
MO
WINNIE MO TASCAS
Bob & Marie Wollin
[email protected]
573-450-2349
[email protected]
Oct 3-5 Stagecoach RV Park, Branson, MO
Oct 11 Pogue’s Hayride
Oct 31-Nov 2 Lazy Day Campground, Montgomery
City, MO
Dec 6 Holiday Party
OZARK WINNIES
Springfield/Mid MO area
Jerry Van Meter
417-866-0022
[email protected]
417-379-1685
Oct 3-4 Rutlader Outpost RV Park, Louisburg, KS
Oct 31-Nov 2 Treasure Lake RV Reosrt, Branson,
MO
Dec 6, Annual Christmas Dinner (2-4 PM), TBD
CHIEF WINNIES
Kansas City area
Rick Kennedy
816-803-1605
[email protected]
http://www.mochiefwinnies.com/
Oct 15-19 President’s Caravan, Kansas City to
Winterset, IA
Nov 8 Winter Luncheon, Location TBD
Dec 13 Winter Luncheon, Leawood, KS
Jan 17, 2015 Snow Bird Luncheon, Trophy
Gardens RV Resort, Alamo, TX
Feb 14, 2015 Winter Luncheon, Location TBD
Mar 14, 2015 Winter Luncheon, Rib Crib,
Independence, MO
Apr 10-12, 2015 Spring Shake Out Campout, Blue
Springs Lake Campground, Lees Summit, MO
May 1-3, 2015 Winnie-Mo-Tasca State & Chapter
Meeting, Cape RV Park, Cape Gireadeau, MO
May 15-17, 2015 Campout Location TBD
Jun 12-14, 2015 Campout Location TBD
August 14-16, 2015 Campout Location TBD
WIT MT WILDERNESS
Great Falls area
Milt Munson
[email protected]
406-442-1756
406-459-8888
NE
CORNHUSKER WINNIE TASCAS
Jim Snow
[email protected]
308-754-4073
South Dakota
Doug Guillaume
712-276-9536
[email protected]
Primghar, IA
NV
SOUTHERN HONKERS
Southern area
[email protected]
Oct 10-13 Brant Rock, Marshfield, MA
Nov 7-9 Circle CG Farm, Bellingham, MA
Worcester area
[email protected]
SUNDOWNER WINNIE TASCAS
[email protected]
Oct 10-13 Brant Rock, Marshfield, MA
SE Massachusetts area
Bernie Bauer-Steele
Rebecca Casey
MT
ORIOLE WINNIES
Baltimore area
MN
Northern area
410-758-2483
231-347-2923
[email protected]
WINNEHAHAS
MD
Claudia Jewell
Oct TBA
269-665-9845
269-98-2226
St. Louis area
816-674-6834
816-522-2435
SILVER STATE TRAVELERS
George (Skeet) Smith
[email protected]
702-334-1061
WASHOE WINNIES
Carson City/Reno area
David Tiongco
775-265-9448
[email protected]
925-525-8000
Oct 16-19 Joint campout with the Las Vegas
Rollers, Boulder Creek RV Resort, Lone Pine,
CA
WIT Club News
VEGAS ROLLERS
Dennis Hoelzle
702-655-9511
[email protected]
http://www.vegasrollersrv.com
Oct 9-11 Nevada Nov 7-8 Willow Beach
Dec 12-13 Moon River
NH
Ron Goudreau
603-752-1858
[email protected]
Oct 3-5 Danforth Bay Campground, Freedom, NH
Dec Holiday Party, TBD
NJ
NEW JERSEY STATE WIT CLUB
Sandra Hilton
[email protected]
908-601-6006
JERSEY SEA SHELLS
Central New Jersey, Delaware River to
Atlantic Ocean
Carole Maxwell Horton
609-877-7208
609-233-5074
[email protected]
http://www.jerseyseashells.com
Oct 224-25 Shady Pines Campground, Galloway,
NJ
Nov 21-22 Old Mill Stream Campground,
Lancaster, PA
NM
585-768-6556
[email protected]
Oct 2-5, 2014 southwoods Campground, Bryon,
NY
Nov 1, 2014 Christmas Party 1, TBA
Dec 1, 2014 Christmas Party 2, TBA
Richard Liddiard
315-729-8621
505-828-2249
[email protected]
Apr 20-24, 2015 New Mexico Spring State
Meeting, Desert Cove Campground, Elephant
Butte State Park
ROADRUNNERS
DJ Hoffman
505-828-9458
[email protected]
Apr 20-24, 2015 New Mexico State Spring
Butte State Park
BORDER CITIES TRAVELERS
Southern NM & El Paso area
Don Burford
575-373-1900
[email protected]
Oct 16-19 Elephant Butte State Park, Lions
Beach
Nov 6-9 TBA
Apr 20-24, 2015 New Mexico State Spring
Butte State Park
NY
EXCELSIOR WINNIES
Les Bonesteel
518-469-0111
[email protected]
Oct 9-12, 2014 Post-Rally, Triple R Camp Resort,
Franklinville, NY
KESHEQUA WINNIES
585-872-1567
585-662-7843
[email protected]
Oct 9-13, 2014 Triple R Camping Resort,
Franklinville, NY
Nov 2, 2014 Viking Valhalla Restaurant, Bergen,
NY
ND
NODAK FLICKERTAILS
Helen Evans
218-791-4794
[email protected]
701-746-6013
http://www.wit-nodak-flickertails.org
OH
[email protected]
Oct TBD
Nov Dinner Meeting, TBD
Dec Christmas Meeting, Hebert’s Fayetteville, NY,
Date TBD
WANDERING OHIO WINNIES
Corning/Elmira/Binghamton & Twin Tier Areas
of NY & PA
Dave Blood
[email protected]
Oct 8 Fall Luncheon, Tomasso’s Restaurant,
Waverly, NY
Feb 12, 2015 Tentative Winter Lunch - Sebastian,
FL
Canton area
SOUTHERN TIER WINNIES
Paul Mittan
WINDMILL WINNIES
Dick Kramer
570-888-5700
518-399-8940
[email protected]
Nov 1, 2014 Annual Dinner, Raindancer,
Amsterdam
LONG ISLAND WINNIE-TASCAS
Joyce Deubel
[email protected]
631-445-0736
HUDSON VALLEY RAMBLERS
RIO GRANDE TRAVELERS
Joan Thompson
Tom Burke
ONONBAGO WINNIES
GRANITE STATE WINNIES
Stuart Burke
SENECA WINNIES
Peter Zwart
845-361-4023
Tom Cardinal
518-483-7692
FOOTHILLS WINNIES
[email protected]
WESTERN NEW YORK WINNIES
Ron Gister
716-542-9140
[email protected]
Oct 3-5, 2014 Hare Creek, Corey, PA
Nov 1 End of Season Party, Colton RV, North
Tonawanda, NY
NC
WINNIE TARWHEELS
Wes Shuttleworth
919-500-9912
[email protected]
http://www.northcarolinawit.com
Nov 7-9 State Meeting, The RV Park at Carolina
Crossroads, Roanoke Rapids, NC
WESTERN WINNIE TARWHEELS
Charlotte area
Linda Reddick
336-924-1826
[email protected]
http://www.northcarolinawit.com
Oct 24-26 Cool Breeze, Galax, Virginia
Nov 7-9 State Club Meeting, Carolina Crossroads,
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Dec 5-7 Christmas at the Moore’s, Statesville, NC
WINNIE TARHEEL TRAVELERS
Durham/Raleigh area
Alonzo Morrison
704-516-6565
[email protected]
Oct 17-19 Ft Fisher Recreational Area
Nov 7-9 State Meeting, The RV Park at Carolina
Crossroads, Roanoke Rapids
Dec Christmas Party, TBD
Jerry Kottyan
419-562-4800
[email protected]
NORTH COAST WINNIES
Cleveland area
440-593-3080
[email protected]
BUCKEYE WINNIES
Judy Radosevic
330-453-7889
[email protected]
Oct 12-14 Covered Bridge Festival, Kenisee’s
Grand River Campground, East Geneva, OH
Oct 31-Nov 2 Kandel’s Camping & RV Park,
Walnut Creek, OH
Dec 13 Christmas Luncheon TBA
CARDINAL WINNIES
Central area
Della Vickery
513-422-5872
[email protected]
Oct 17-19 Cross Creek Campground, Delaware, OH
Nov 15 Luncheon, Location TBA
Dec 14 Luncheon, Location TBA
Jan 17, 2015 Luncheon, Location TBA
Feb 21, 2015 Luncheon, Location TBA
Mar 21, 2015 Luncheon, Location TBA
Apr 17-19, 2015 Campout TBA
May 1-3, 2015 WOW Spring Rally, Blue
Grass Festival Jamboree, Red Barn Center,
Winchester, OH
May 15-17, 2015 Campout TBA
Jun 19-21, 2015 WOW State Rally, Location TBA
Jul 16-19, 2015 Puckerbrush Days Celebration,
Forest City, IA
August 21-23, 2015 43rd Birthday Celebration &
Campout, Location TBA
Sep 25-27, 2015 WOW Fall Rally, Location TBA
Oct 16-18, 2015 Campout, TBA
EMERALD NECKLACE WINNIES
Cleveland-Akron area
Paul Majcher
216-403-9912
Joann Miller
330-345-7751
MID OHIO WINNIES
[email protected]
330-465-6533
Oct 10-12 Camp Sandusky, Sandusky, OH
Nov 8 Dinner, Marie’s Restaurant, Wadsworth, OH
Dec 13 Dinner, Applebee’s Restaurant,
Willoughby, OH
RIVER CITY WINNIES
Cincinnati area
Joe Biehle
[email protected]
http://rivercitywinnies.org/
Oct 10-12 Batesville KOA
Nov 9 TBA
Dec TBA Christmas Party
513-686-0822
MAUMEE VALLEY WINNIES
Northwest Ohio
Chuck Barnes
419-779-4294
[email protected]
Oct 3-5 TBA
Nov 1 Dinner, Whitehouse Inn
Dec 6 Dinner, Sullivan’s @ 6 pm, Wauseon, OH
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WILLAMETTE GAD-A-BOUTS
OK
OKIEBAGOS
Darrell Carver
Ray Daniel
918-333-0808
918-841-0291
[email protected]
http://www.okiebagos.com/
Nov 13-16 Thanksgiving Campout, Cedar Oaks RV
Park, Grove, OK
Mar 26-29, 2015 Spring Camp Out, Choctaw RV
Park, Durant, OK
GREEN COUNTRY WINNIES
Tulsa area
Darrell Carver
918-841-0291
[email protected]
Oct 17-19 Texas State Rally, Kerrville, TX
Oct 22-26 Ozark Country Campground, Branson, MO
Park, Grove, OK
Dec 13 Luncheon, Freddies Steak House,
Sulphula (12 pm)
SOONER SCHOONERS
Central Oklahoma area
Arno Pautsch
580-237-4911
[email protected]
Oct 2 Chisholm Trail RV Park, Duncan, OK
Park, Grove, OK
Dec 6 National Cowboy Western Heritage
Museum, Persimmon Hill Restaurant, OKC, OK
OR
503-639-1553
[email protected]
Oct 14-16 Olde Stone Village, McMinnville, OR
PA
PENNSYLVANIA STATE CLUB
Marcel Perusse
[email protected]
717-938-6448
KEYSTONE WINNIES
SE Pennsylvania
Steve Plant
[email protected]
Oct 9-12 Sill’s Campground, Adamstown, PA
Nov 15 Luncheon, Euro Mediterranean Bistro,
Reading, PA
SC
PALMETTO WINNEBAGO CLUB
Ray Stewart
FOOTHILLS WINNIE-TASCAS
Nita Stewart
SD
DELAWARE VALLEY WINNIES
SOUTH DAKOTA WIT TRAVELERS
Larry Falcone
[email protected]
Tri-county area
610-217-7978
Bob Mallow
Central Pennsylvania area
[email protected]
Primghar, IA
SUSQUEHANNA WINNIES
Ron Ives
570-998-2160
Oct 10-12 Shangri-La, Milton, PA
Nov 15 Aungst Restaurant, Luncheon, Mill Hall,
PA
LAKE ERIE TRI-STATE
330-245-0021
South Dakota
Doug Guillaume
Coke & Dick Helmstetter
[email protected] Coke
[email protected] 605-787-5036 Dick
[email protected]
http://otwi.us/
Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania area
RINGNECK WINNIES
[email protected]
Oct 2-5 Lampe
Oct 9-12 Friendship Village, Bedford, PA (Fall
Foliage Festival)
Nov 8 Springfield Grill, Mars, PA 11:00 AM
Dec 13 Carmody’s Cranberry, Christmas Party
[email protected]
West Central area
Dick Hulse
541-485-0235
[email protected]
Oct 23-26 OTWI, Foster Lake RV Park, Sweet
Home
Dec 6 Christmas Party & Highlands at Vista
Ridge, Roseburg
ROSE CITY WINNIE-TASCAS
Portland area
Ken Dietrich
[email protected]
503-659-8930
WINNIE ‘GONIANS
Portland area
Suzan AuFeroth
541-521-5301
[email protected]
Oct 23-26 OTWI State Meeting Weekend, Foster
Lake RV, Sweet Home, OR
Nov 13-16 Hee Hee Illa Hee-Thanksgiving,
Salem, OR
Dec 13 Christmas Party, Willamettee Country Club
Jan 24,2015 Luncheon, Location TBA
Feb 28, 2015 Luncheon, Location TBA
Mar 26-29, 2015 TBA
Apr 16-19, 2015 OTWI State Meeting, Location
TBA
ROGUE RIVER RAMBLERS
Southwest area
Jim Smith
[email protected]
541-770-9042
HIGH DESERT ROAD RUNNERS
Central Oregon
Bobby Gieg
[email protected]
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witclub.com
541-639-8478
THREE RIVERS WINNIES
Oct 10-12 Hart Ranch
Nov 8 Spearfish, 12 pm
Pam Stranford
Frank Kurtenbach
814-677-7461
CAPITOL AREA WINNIES
South Central area
Allen Kohl
717-866-0031
Oct 9-12 Friendship Village Campground (with
PA Three Rivers Chapter), Bedford, PA
Nov 1 Annual Fundraiser, Hoss’s Steak House,
Enola, PA
Dec 6 Holiday Party, Bower Residence
RI
RHODY WINNIES
Sally Quinn
401-723-2590
[email protected]
Oct 26 Annual Fall Luncheon at Gregg’s, North
Kingstown, RI 1 PM
Dec 13 Annual Holiday Party, Haversham Tavern,
Westerly, RI 1 PM
Feb 2015 Winter Get Together
Apr 30-May 2, 2015 Annual Meeting/Rally,
Fishermen’s State Park, Narragansett, RI
Jun 2015 TBA
Jul 2015 TBA
Aug 2015 TBA
Sep 2015 TBA
Oct 2015 Fall Luncheon
Dec 2015 Annual Holiday Party
712-276-9536
RUSHMORE WINNIES
OREGON TRAIL WINNIES & ITASCAS
CASCADE TRAVELERS
605-787-4382
[email protected]
Oct 3-5 Fall Foliage, Vermont
Dec Dinner Theater, New Jersey
Kathy Plant
541-772-3505
864-915-0804
[email protected]
Oct 3-5 New Green Acres RV Park, Walterboro, SC
Nov 14-16 Ocean Lakes Family Campground,
Myrtle Beach, SC
[email protected]
Bob Schlapfer
864-915-2309
[email protected]
Nov 14-16 Ocean Lake Family Campground,
Myrtle Beach, SC
605-692-5760
TN
VOL STATE WINNIES
Fran Surles
931-200-2315
[email protected]
http://tnvolstatewinnies.weebly.com/
Oct 23-26 Vol State Meeting, Wilson County
Fairgrounds, Lebanon, TN
MUSIC CITY WINNIES
Nashville area
Brent Nickles
615-504-7848
[email protected]
Oct 17-19 Long Branch Campground-Center Hill
Dam, Lancaster, TN
Oct 23-26 VOL State Meeting, Lebanon, TN
Nov 7-9 Cumberland Mountain, Crossville, TN
Dec 13 Oakland Clubhouse, Berea Church Road,
Lebanon, TN
ROCKY TOP TRAVELERS
Dave Franke
937-681-4367
[email protected]
937-681-4366
Oct 23-26 Vol State Winnies Campout, Wilson
County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, TN
Nov 6-9 Two Rivers Landing, Sevierville
Dec TBD
WEST TENNESSEE TRAVELERS
Michael Logan
615-459-8060
[email protected]
Oct 20-22 Seven Points COE Campground at
Percy Priest Lake, Nashville, TN
Oct 23-26 VOL State Meeting, Lebanon, TN
Dec TBA
WIT Club News
Dec 6 Christmas Party, Luncheon at 11:30 am,
Nolan’s Restaurant, Calallen, TX
TX
TEXAS W CLUB
Gary Rigsby
972-495-3947
214-535-5522
CEN-TEX TRAVELERS
Mike Todd
936-788-3189
[email protected]
http://www.texasw.org
Oct 17-19 Texas W Rally, The Guadalupe RV
Resort, Kerrville, TX
[email protected]
http://www.texasw.org/cen_tex.html
Austin area
Jim Leggett
LONE STAR TRAVELERS
Stephanie Mosley
512-966-6741
[email protected]
http://www.texasw.org/lonestar.html
ALAMO WINNIES
San Antonio area
Mike Anderson
361-779-5532
[email protected]
Nov 13-15 Austin Lonestar RV Park, Austin, TX
Dec 11-14 Skyline Ranch RV Resort, Bandera, TX
Jan 2015 TBA Texas W Event
Feb 12-15, 2015 Leisure Resort, Fentress
Mar 19-22, 2015 Broke Mill, Del Rio
Apr 2015 TBA Texas W Event
May 14-17, 2015 Johnson Creek, Ingram
Jun 18-21, 2015 Triple (T), Kerrville
Sep 17-20, 2015 The Lagoons RV Resort, Rockport
Oct 2015 Texas W Event
Nov 5-8, 2015 Parkview RV Park, Concan
Dec 10-13, 2015 Colorado Landing, La Grange
BIG THICKET WINNIES
409-385-9182
REAR VIEW MIRRORS
Lubbock area
Bobby Brewer
806-637-7358
903-938-6146
903-407-0817
[email protected]
Nov 6-8 Henderson Syrup Festival, Expo Center
RV Park, Henderson, TX
Dec 4-5 K.C. Bushman Park, Bullard, TX
NOR-TEX TRAVELERS
North Texas/DFW area
Brenda Rigsby
214-535-5522
HEART OF TX WINNIES
TEX-PAN RAMBLERS
Glenn Riedel
[email protected]
817-295-1295
[email protected]
http://www.texasw.org/hot.html
Nov 12-16 Choctaw Casino RV Park, Durant, OK
Dec 3-7 Coffee Creek RV Resort, Santo, TX
BLUEBONNET TRAVELERS
Houston area
Mike Ellerbrock
281-359-3964
[email protected]
http://www.texasw.org/bbt.html
Nov 20-23 The Country Place RV Park, Cut and
Shoot, TX
Dec TBD, Dinner
RED RIVER WRANGERS
Wichita Falls area
Marjorie Lawrence
817-602-0679
[email protected]
Nov 13-16 Cedar Hill State Park, Grand Prairie, TX
Dec TBA
SPARKLING W
Corpus Christi area
Ernest Gonzalez
361-215-9762
Nov 14-16 TBD
806-878-3007
Virginia Beach area
Pat Snow
BLUE RIDGE WINNIES
801-825-5201
[email protected]
Oct 3-5 Willard Bay
Nov 13 Location TBA, 5 pm
Dec 17 Grannie Annie’s, 5:30 pm
VA
YE OLE VIRGINIA WINNIE TASCAS
[email protected]
Nov 14-16 TBA
540-775-3937
540-846-3436
CARDINAL WINNIE TASCAS
Northern Virginia area
Tom Fleming
703-425-6112
[email protected]
Oct 17-18 TBD
Nov VA State Meeting, TBD
Dec 7 Christmas Party, Reines RV, Manassas, VA
DOGWOOD WINNIES
Richmond area
Joseph Nicolella
540-354-9731
[email protected]
http://www.blueridgewinnies.org/
Oct 3-4 Philpott Lake, Goose Point, Bassett, VA
Nov 7-8 WIT State Meeting, TBD
Dec 6 Christmas Lunch, Roanoke, VA
JP Martin
757-435-4240
[email protected]
Oct 17-19 Americamps Richmond North, Ashland,
VA
Nov 7-9 Colonial Travel Park, Fort Monroe, VA
Dec 12-14 Cheatham Annex Campground,
Williamsburg, VA
VT
LAKE CHAMPLAIN WIT
Mac Brown
[email protected]
Oct 3-5 TBA
802-265-3550
WA
WASH-I-BAGOS
Erik Ward
[email protected]
http://www.wash-i-bagos.com
425-823-4416
INLAND EMPIRE EXPLORERS
Carol Franz
GOLDEN SPIKE TRAVELERS
Ron Colbow
757-421-9053
[email protected]
Oct 10-12 Small Country, Louisa, VA
Dec 12-14 Holiday Trav-L-Park, Virginia Beach,
VA
Spokane, NE Washington & Idaho
UT
Glen Hamblin
540-903-6102
VIRGINIA COASTERS
TIDEWATER TASCAS
R.S. Robertson
Grady Wilkinson
281-359-3964
[email protected]
Oct 10-12 Lancaster, PA
Nov 14-16 State Meeting, TBA
Dec 13 TBA
Northeast Texas - Tyler area
RAMBLING ROSE TRAVELERS
Dallas/Ft. Worth area
Mike Ellerbrock
Ron Colbow
Donny Murray
[email protected]
Houston area
Newport News area
http://www.texasw.org/rv_mirror.html
Nov 3 Thanksgiving at Furr’s
Dec 1 Christmas at Furr’s (Toys for Tots)
[email protected]
http://www.texasw.org/nortex.html
Nov 14-16 Red Willow RV Park, Chico, TX
Dec 12-14 Lazy “L” RV Park,
Sherman, TX
ASTROBAGOS
PENINSULA WINNIES
804-739-9962
[email protected]
http://www.dogwoodwinnies.org
509-220-0561
[email protected]
Oct 16-18 Wine Country RV Park, Prosser, WA
Dec 6 Luncheon at 1:15 pm, Timber Creek
Restaurant, Spokane Valley, WA
RAINIER RAMBLERS
South of Seattle
John Cook
253-833-2248
[email protected]
http://rainierramblers.clubexpress.com/
Oct 10-12 Wine Country RV Park, Prosser, WA
Oct 30 -Nov 2 Midway RV Park, Centralia, WA
Dec 13 Christmas Gathering from 12 - 4 pm,
Topside Bar and Grill, Steilacoom, WA
VALLEY VAGABONDS
Tri-Cities & SE Washington
John O’Brien
[email protected]
509-375-6057
COLUMBIA RIVER ROLLERS
Clark County
Jo Anne Akely
360-686-3655
[email protected]
Oct 16-18 Odell Fairgrounds, Odell, OR
Nov 14-15 Woodburn RV Park, Woodburn, OR
Dec 13 Holiday Dinner at Orchard Hills Country
Club, Washougal
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PENINSULA WITS
Harry Hastings
365 CLUB
Oct 1-5 Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond, OR
Nov 6-9 Point Hudson Marina & RV Park, Port
Townsend, WA
Dec TBD
[email protected]
360-871-7242
HANDICAP CLUB
Alice Broers
[email protected]
Marcia Hogue
Chet Camp
[email protected]
Oct TBA
Nov TBA
Dec TBA Christmas Luncheon
North of Seattle
Ben Simmons
Jane Vogel
[email protected]
http://www.sanjuanderers.org
Oct 2-6 Oktoberfest, San Juan County
Fairgrounds, Friday Harbor, WA
Nov 7-9 Bowling Tournament, Fidalgo Bay RV
Resort, Anacortes, WA
Dec 6 Annual Christmas Party, Venue TBD
SUN CATCHERS
Sequim & N. Peninsula
Jill Wells
206-243-9687
EVERGREEN WINNIES
Mike O’Donnell
206-242-7312
206-446-5556
[email protected]
Oct 3-5 Port Hudson Marina & RV Park, Kinetic
Sculpture Race/Festival
Nov 7-9 Burlington KOA, Burlington, WA
Dec 5-7 Midway RV Park, Centralia, WA
WI
WISCONSIN STATE CLUB
TC Wiley
[email protected]
http://www.wiswitclub.com
262-884-8007
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN TRAVELERS
Steve Riley
[email protected]
NORTHERN LIGHTS
Carol Omernik
[email protected]
http://www.wiswitclub.com
WIT DUFFERS
800-643-4892
Please Contact the WIT Club!
WIT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
(LEO)
Tom Bickers
[email protected]
512-657-5934
WIT RADIO (WITCARS)
Lois Maas
[email protected]
http://www.orgsites.com/ia/witcars
[email protected]
Oct 2-5 Port Townsend Elks, Port Townsend, WA
Nov 13-16 Bremerton Elks, Bremerton, WA
Dec 6 Christmas Party, Chinese Garden, Sequim, WA
King County
651-252-9495
[email protected]
952-475-3402
608-988-4625
WIT SINGERS CLUB
Randall Weller
[email protected]
WIT ALLEY CATS
515-480-2872
Bill Speer
785-210-7141
[email protected]
http://www.milwit.org
Apr 19-24, 2015 MILWIT Eastern Rally,Monte
Sano State Park, Huntsville, AL
Jun 2015 MILWIT Western Rally, Colorado
Springs, CO
Jul 15-20, 2015 MILWIT National Rally, Forest
City, IA
WIT RODS
Bob Garcia
734-389-5159
734-513-2034
RED HAT WITS
Darla Lewis
NO-TOW-BAGOS
Bob Allwein
[email protected]
[email protected]
WIT RIDERS
Bob Peterson
[email protected]
Calgary area
Sid Mason
[email protected]
403-274-5674
BC
FRASER VALLEY EXPLORERS
Ron Breitenstein
604-596-9635 (Apr-Oct)
360-789-2617 or 360-722-1461
(Nov-Mar)
[email protected]
http://fraservalleyexplorers.org
Oct 16-19 The Cedars RV, Ferndale, WA
ON
ONTARIO TRILLIUM TRAVELLERS
Bettyann & Fred Jennings 289-800-3240
[email protected]
http://www.ottrv.org
Oct 15-18, 2014 Dorchester Fairgrounds,
Dorchester, ON
International
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
STATE PRESIDENTS
Rich & Sandy Hilton
908-601-6006
816-721-1043
908-902-6468
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
LOCAL CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
Tom & Deb Mosteter
918-770-5380
708-254-8441
[email protected]
256-287-1090
http://www.wit-presidents-assoc.org
WIT CHARTER MEMBER CLUB
[email protected]
witclub.com
651-283-7733
ALBERTA WILD ROSE WIT
Helen Jette
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314-394-0174
[email protected]
http://www.wit-presidents-assoc.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
715-359-3363
785-421-7037
Dinnie Hesseltine
MILWIT
Earl Orr
AB
WIT SINGLES CLUB
SAN JUANDERERS
ARMED FORCES VETERANS OF WIT
218-689-9363
[email protected]
http://www.netwit.info
425-710-0035
[email protected]
Oct TBD, Oregon Coast
641-583-0091
NETWIT CLUB
509-965-3141
Jeff Barth
Robert & Bobbie Williams
APPLE ROVERS
Yakima area
CLASSIC WINNEBAGO CLUB
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Alaska Caravan
Great River Road
Canadian Rockies
Calgary Stampede
Oregon
Coast
Caravan
Norsk Hostfest
Atlantic
Canada
Caravan
Twin Cities
Adventure
Upstate New York
Tree Town
Music
Adventure
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Tour Springfield
& Chicago, IL
Grand
Circle
Caravan
Lewis & Clark
Caravan
Smokey Mountain
Adventure
Pasadena
Savannah, GA &
Charleston, SC
Albuquerque
Balloon Fiesta
Puerto Peñasco
San Antonio Fiesta
Branson Country
Christmas
Galveston Island Adventure
Florida Sunshine
2015 Caravans & Adventures Dates
Pasadena Rose Parade
Dec 28, 2014 Jan 2, 2015
Canadian Rockies &
The Calgary Stampede
June 30 - July 8
Puerto Penasco, Mexico # 1
Feb 9 - 20
Twin Cities Adventure
June 28 - July 5
Puerto Penasco, Mexico # 2
Feb 23 - March 6
Alaska Caravan
July 12 - Aug 30
Grand Circle Caravan
Sept 2 - 29
Upstate New York Caravan
Sept 9 - Oct 8
Florida Sunshine Adventure
(Includes Naples & Key West)
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April 1 - 10
Galveston Island Adventure
April 5 - 12
River Road Caravan
Sept 13 - Oct 22
San Antonio Fiesta
April 17 - 26
Norsk Hostfest - Minot, ND
Sept 29 - Oct 4
Lewis & Clark Caravan
May 19 - June 22 Albuquerque, NM Balloon Fiesta
Tree Town Music Adventure
May 21 - 25
Smoky Mountain Adventure
Oct 4 - 12
Tour Springfield & Chicago, IL
June 14 - 24
Tour Savannah, GA
& Charleston, SC
Oct 9 – 17
Atlantic Canada Caravan
June 19 - Aug 4
Sun Valley, ID Jazz Jamboree
Oct 9 - 18
Oregon Coast Caravan
June 24 - July 16 Branson Country Christmas
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QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS
WHY SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR AN EVENT
INSTEAD OF DOING THE EVENT ON MY
OWN? You will see sights and travel to areas
you might not ever consider when traveling
on your own. We have been there and know
the important things to see and do. Traveling
with a caravan or attending an adventure
removes the stress of uncertainties when
traveling in an unfamiliar area. Winnebago
Outdoor Adventures has done the research
and planning. We make campground
reservations, provide meals at some of the
best restaurants in town, and provide guided
tours and sightseeing excursions.
You will learn more about the area than you
could learn on your own with the narration
of local guides, some who actually have come
out of retirement only to do step-on guide
service for Winnebago Outdoor Adventures.
You will meet and travel with other guests
from all over the United States and Canada,
experiencing more fun than you ever
imagined, and develop friendships that will
no doubt last a life-time.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
AN ADVENTURE AND A CARAVAN? An
adventure takes place in one city location
and usually lasts from 4-15 days. A caravan
will travel from city to city. The duration of
a caravan can be from 14 - 50 days.
HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR AN EVENT? You can
sign up for a Winnebago Outdoor Adventures’
event by calling the WOA office at (641)5856267/6466 or by filling out a registration
form on the website.
HOW MUCH DOES THE EVENT COST? The full
cost of the event is noted on the event’s page
on the website. WIT members receive a 10%
discount off that advertised price.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE EVENT COST?
Camping fees including hookups, admission
to attractions noted in the itinerary, meals
noted in the itinerary, busing except when
traveling a short distance where guests will
use their tow cars, event hosts, taxes and
gratuities are all included.
WHERE AND WHEN WILL WE MAKE THE
INITIAL DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT?
When you register for an event a $100.00
deposit is due unless stated otherwise on the
event page. Upon receipt of your deposit,
we will send confirmation of your space on
the event and a receipt for your deposit
noting the balance due 75 days prior to the
start of the event. Payments may be made
over the phone by credit card or mailed to
the Winnebago Outdoor Adventures’ Office,
PO Box 268, Forest City, IA 50436.
HOW MANY MOTOR HOMES DO YOU TAKE
ON A CARAVAN? 22 – 25 maximum.
HOW MANY MOTOR HOMES DO YOU TAKE
ON AN ADVENTURE? Most adventures are
22 maximum. There are a few like the San
Antonio Fiesta, Branson Country Christmas,
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Washington D.C.
and the Norsk Hostfest where we will take
more than 22.
HOW MANY MILES DO YOU TRAVEL IN A
CARAVAN? When traveling from campground
to campground - 150 miles is the average.
Travel can be as few as 40 miles or up to
350 miles in a day. Total miles traveled in a
caravan can be anywhere from 380 miles to
over 4,000 miles.
WHO WILL HOST THIS EVENT? On an
adventure you will have your event hosts. On
a caravan you will have your event hosts and
tailenders.
To avoid canceling a caravan, Winnebago
Outdoor Adventures may run a caravan with
only one host couple if we do not receive the
minimum number of RV reservations required
to run the event.
ARE THE EVENT HOSTS AND TAILENDERS
COMPETENT AND EXPERIENCED? Yes!
We choose top quality people who are
professionals possessing outstanding
leadership skills. All have had hands on
training and experience and are eager to
make your trip the most memorable of all.
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET TO BEGIN
THE EVENT? You will be informed of the
rendezvous campground in the Sneak Preview
sent out by e-mail approximately 6 weeks
prior to the first day of the event. Directions
to the campground will be included in this
information.
WILL WE GET TO KNOW THE OTHER
PEOPLE ON THE TOUR? Definitely. A “Who’s
Who List” with the names and addresses of
guests registered on the event will be sent
out with the Sneak Preview information.
Some guests will arrive at the rendezvous
campground a day or two early just to meet
others signed up for the event. Reservations
and campground expense for early arrival are
your responsibility. Socials will also be held
during the event as a way to get to know
other participants.
WILL I NEED A PASSPORT WHEN
TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED
STATES? It is required for all travelers to
have a valid passport for identification when
traveling outside of the United States.
For information on how to obtain a passport,
see the State Department’s travel Web site or
CIBT (Expedia’s passport partner), or call the
U.S. National Passport Information Center:
1-877-4USA-PPT; TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793.
Keep in mind you need to allow time for
your passport to be processed which can
take weeks.
WHAT KIND OF INSURANCE DO I NEED
ON MY RV? U.S. motorists planning to
travel in Canada need to obtain a Canadian
Non-Resident Inter-Provincial Motor Vehicle
Liability Insurance Card which is accepted as
evidence of financial responsibility anywhere
in Canada. It is available only in the U.S.
through your insurance company or their
insurance agents.
U.S. motorists planning to travel in Mexico
are required to have liability insurance
(minimum) issued through a Mexican
company. Liability policies provide NO
coverage for collision, overturning, fire, etc.
Full coverage insurance is available. You
will want to check with your own insurance
company to see if you are covered when
traveling in Canada and Mexico.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO GET READY
FOR OUR TRIP? Information about what to
expect during your trip, emergency phone
numbers, a list of campgrounds with their
addresses, proper clothing attire, and other
necessities you will want to bring will be
included in your Sneak Preview sent out by
e-mail approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the
beginning of the event. Your sneak preview
will inform you of the following:
• The names of your event hosts
• Name, phone number, and directions
to the rendezvous campground
• The time you can begin checking into
the campground
• Time of event orientation
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• A day-by-day outline of what to expect
during the event
• A daily schedule which includes free
time.
• Proper dress for the event
• What weather to expect during the
event
• Hookups provided at each campground
• Number of meals provided
• An Emergency Data Sheet for each guest
to fill out. Your hosts will carry the
Emergency Data Sheets with them at all
times in case you are in need of medical
treatment
• A list of people attending the event in
case you may want to caravan with a
person from your state, or perhaps see
who else is attending the event
• Information on cancellation insurance
• A list of campgrounds with addresses
and phone numbers for you to leave
with a relative or friend to be able to
contact you in case of an emergency
• A special needs sheet for you to inform
the office staff and hosts of a special
need or handicap. You will fill this
sheet out and give to your hosts at
orientation.
IF YOU DO NOT OWN A WINNEBAGO
INDUSTRIES PRODUCT CAN I SIGN UP FOR
A WOA CARAVAN OR ADVENTURE? YES!
DURING A CARAVAN WILL THERE BE TIME
IN THE SCHEDULE AND PLACES FOR ME TO
GET MY HAIR OR NAILS DONE EACH WEEK?
We do our best to provide free days in areas
providing facilities for your personal needs.
DO I NEED TO BRING A TOW CAR? Tow cars
are recommended as there may be areas you
will want to tour on your own during a free
day where you are unable to take your motor
home. There may be times when tow cars are
used for traveling a short distance from the
campground to a restaurant or attraction.
CB RADIOS: CB radios are required on
caravans. A CB radio is required for
communication among caravan participants
during travel days to ensure a smooth and
safe caravanning operation. You can use a
hand-held CB radio as long as it has CB radio
frequency and is not the FRS (Family Radio
Service).
MAY I BRING MY PET ALONG? Pets are
welcome. Please understand that you are
responsible for your pet including pet walkers
and overnight accommodations when needed.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I CANCEL THE TRIP?
All cancellations must be received in
writing to Winnebago Outdoor Adventures.
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures will retain a
$35.00 cancellation fee if your reservation
is cancelled prior to final payment deadline
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(75 days prior to start of the event). If your
reservation is cancelled 74 to 15 days prior
to the start of an event for any reason,
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures will retain a
$35.00 cancellation fee, plus 10% of the full
cost of the event, plus charges incurred from
guarantees and/or deposits made for guest.
With a cancellation 14 days or less prior to
start of the event for any reason, Winnebago
Outdoor Adventures will retain a $35.00
cancellation fee, 20% of the full cost of the
event, plus charges incurred from guarantees
and/or deposits made for guest.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE TO LEAVE
THE EVENT BEFORE IT IS OVER AND
RETURN HOME? We have had cases where
there is a death in the family, medical
emergency, motor home breakdown, or
an accident involving a motor home
causing the participant to leave the event
early. If this were to happen to you, you
will sign a “Release From Event Form”
releasing Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
and Winnebago Industries, Inc. of any
liability concerning the event, with the
understanding you will not receive a refund
for monies paid to Winnebago Outdoor
Adventures for the event. We encourage you
to have Trip Cancellation Insurance, as there
are no refunds once the event starts.
TOUR CANCELLATION INSURANCE:
Cancellation insurance can be purchased
through Farm and City Insurance. For a
quote, and to understand what is covered,
and what is not covered, call 1-800-331-1520.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE IN CASE OF
DAMAGE OR INJURY SUSTAINED ON
THE CARAVAN/ADVENTURE? Winnebago
Outdoor Adventures acts as an agent only
for suppliers who provide the services
advertised. Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
and Winnebago Industries, Inc., accepts no
liability for damage or injury sustained on
tours.
HEALTH POLICY: It is necessary that
persons requiring assistance be accompanied
by a companion who is capable of, and
totally responsible for providing assistance.
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures will
make every attempt to provide you with
an enjoyable tour. Due to numerous
responsibilities, your event hosts cannot
and will not be responsible for your care.
IN SIGNING UP FOR AN ADVENTURE OR
CARAVAN, PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE
FOLLOWING:
• It is very important you inform the
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures’ office
staff of your special needs including
special diets before the tour begins.
Come prepared to substitute your own
food if vendors will not substitute
certain foods for you.
• You are required to have a care provider
with you throughout this event if you
are not able to conduct essential life
functions necessary in participating on
an adventure or caravan, such as driving
a motor home in a safe and proper
manner, maintaining normal care and
maintenance of motor home, walking
without assistance, or good vision.
• The care provider is responsible for
assisting you with your special needs.
• Scooters can be loaded into the
bus bays, and wheelchairs are to be
collapsible. When the bus is not able to
accommodate a scooter or wheelchair,
the guest can drive his/her tow car or
not participate in the event.
WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO GO ON AN EVENT
WITH WINNEBAGO OUTDOOR ADVENTURES?
The following are some of the comments sent
in from our event participants:
• The planning is all done for us.
• The security of having hosts and
tailenders.
• A chance to make new friends.
• The convenience of door-to-door bus
travel.
• Received excellent value for our money
and time.
• Stress free travel.
• Seeing places we would not take the time
to see on our own.
• Hosts, tour guides, drivers were the best!
I might add to this that there are several
rallies where we have the best guides in
the area who may have retired, or people
who we have found that have more
knowledge of the area than anyone, who
will only do tours for WIT.
• The side trips were all very good and well
organized.
• Friendly people.
• Rally host and assistants were very
knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and
willing to assist.
• The marvelous food and tours!
• The variety of events were excellent, and
we got a lot for our money.
• Well organized, constant follow-ups, good
teamwork, outstanding tour.
• The overall professional handling of the
tour.
• We have taken escorted European tours,
all inclusive cruises with tours, and other
travel, and this by far has been one of
our best experiences.
Complete 2015 information
available at
www.WGOadventures.com
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Pasadena Rose Parade
Bring in the New Year in sunny Pasadena, California! Each year Pasadena hosts the Tournament of Roses Parade and
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures has some of the best seats available. The theme for this year’s parade is Inspiring
Stories – and you’ll leave with plenty of stories of your own.
Although the parade is the highlight of the trip, there are many other must-sees we have planned for you. You’ll have
the opportunity to go behind the scenes for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see how the floats are put together
during the final stage of decorating. You’ll also get a sneak peek at bands from all over the country that will be
marching in the parade at the annual Bandfest event. A favorite of past guests is the chartered bus trip to Simi Valley
to visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum with lunch served at the Air Force One Pavilion. Of course,
you can’t go to California without a little bit of Hollywood! We’ll visit the famed Dolby Theatre home of the Academy
Awards as well as Warner Brothers Studio for a VIP tour and maybe a glimpse of a TV star!
December 28, 2014 –
January 2, 2015
1 Unit 2 People: $2,200*
1 Unit 1 Person: $1,400*
Each Guest: $1,000*
*WITmembersreceivea10%discountoffofthepublishedeventprice.
Day 1
• Orientation and welcome dinner at
Pomona Valley Mining Company
Day 2
• Warner Brothers – a VIP Tour of a working
studio lot on private trams with visits to
soundstages, the transportation museum
and the main Warner Brothers Museum
• Lunch – Togo’s in Burbank, CA
• Bandfest – Hear the music come alive as
the marching bands for this year’s parade
do what they do best
Day 3
• Ronald Reagan Library and Museum
• Self-guided tour including lunch at the Air
Force One Pavilion
Day 4
• Rose Parade Float Decorating - you’ll watch
as thousands of various flowers from all
around the world are placed individually
on these elaborate floats
• LA Farmer’s Market – one of Southern
California’s most popular areas to eat, shop
and stroll
• Dolby Theater – Step beyond the red carpet
and experience the glamour that the home
of the Academy Awards has to offer
• New Year’s Eve social – Bring in the New
Year with the new friends you’ve made
and catered hot hors d’oeuvres in the
campground hall
Day 5
• Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena
– reserved seating as you watch the
extravagant floats featuring high tech
computerized animation made with exotic
natural materials from all over the world
• Farewell dinner catered in the
campground hall
Day 6
• Farewell breakfast catered in the
campground hall
PRICE INCLUDES: Camping fees, hosts,
motor coach transportation, meals and
admission to attractions included in
schedule, taxes and gratuities.
To sign up for any Winnebago Outdoor Adventure please contact:
www.wgoadventures.com
(641)585-6267/6466
P.O. Box 268, Forest City, IA 50436-0268
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Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Puerto Penasco is located along the magnificent northeastern shore of the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, which is also
known as the Gulf of California. Commonly referred to by American visitors as Rocky Point, this small fishing town
has blossomed into a popular modern day vacation destination. Rocky Point is a little over 60 miles from the USA
border, which makes the seaside city a popular drive-to destination by visitors from the USA.
Guests will rendezvous for a one-night stay at Augie’s Quail Trail RV Park in Gila Bend, AZ with full hookups. Travel
time from Augie’s Quail Trail RV Park to Puerto Penasco, Mexico is 3-4 hours. Guests will be escorted in and out
of Mexico by experienced event hosts traveling in one group in close proximity to each other with event hosts
bringing up the tail end of the group.
Rally #1: February 9 – 20, 2015
Rally #2: February 23 – March 6, 2015
1 Unit 2 People: $980*
1 Unit 1 Person: $650*
Each Guest: $390*
Highlights of this Event Include:
• One night with full hookups at Augie’s Quail
Trail RV Park, Gila Bend, AZ
• Welcome dinner
• 10 nights with 30-amp. full service sites at
Playa Bonita R.V. Park
•Morningcoffeeateventhost’scampingsite
• Four evening meals at Puesta Del Sol
Restaurant
•OnebreakfastbuffetatPuestaDelSol
Restaurant
• Entertainment/Mexican Happy Hours (cash
bar) at Puesta Del Sol Restaurant
• One shrimp boil/potluck
• Optional activities available
• Experienced event hosts to this area
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NOTE: It is compulsory while traveling in Mexico to have
Mexican Public Liability Vehicle Insurance (not included
in your rally price). Liability insurance provides NO
comprehensivecoverageforcollision,overturning,fire,etc.
Full coverage insurance is available, but we recommend you
check with your own insurance company for full coverage.
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures will provide insurance
information to participants in the rendezvous information
e-mailed out approximately six weeks prior to the beginning
of the event.
Tow cars and CB radios are recommended on this event.
The Puerto Penasco Adventures do not take place during
Spring Break.
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F lorida Sunshine Adventure
The 2015 Florida Sunshine Adventure will take place in Southwest Florida, known for the best beaches in the world and a
wide variety of things to see and do. This 9-day event showcases the areaʼs most popular sights and natural habitats. You
will see the sights of Naples, Florida from historic landmarks to magnificent estates, cruise the waters of the Gulf of Mexico
and Pine Island Sound watching the dolphins play, visit Sanibel Island, “The Shelling Capital of the Western World,” enjoy
an airboat ride over the Florida Everglades where it is common to see an alligator or two, and enjoy a two-night stay in the
tropical island paradise of Key West, the vacation spot of Pirates, Poets, and Presidents.
April 1 – April 10, 2015
Each Guest: $1,650*
Day 1
• Welcome social
• Orientation
• Catered welcome dinner
Day 8
• Breakfast at the Crown Plaza Hotel
• 4-hour ferry transfer from Key West to Fort
Myers Marina
Day 2
• Naples Zoo/Caribbean Gardens
• Lunch on 5th Avenue
• The Historic Naples Pier
Day 9
• Free Day
• Evening catered dinner
Day 3
• Tour of the tropical paradise islands of
Sanibel and Captiva
• “Sanibel Thriller,” a jet boat cruise of the
waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island
Sound seeing wildlife such as dolphins and
exotic birds
• Lunch
• Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
Day 4
• Scenic Airboat Everglades Excursion
• Taste of Everglades luncheon
• Everglades National Park boat tour through
the heart of the 10,000 islands
Day 10
• Farewell continental breakfast
• Departure
Day 5
•Brunchbuffet
• Tour of Edison-Ford Winter Estates
• Pizza party followed by Key West
orientation
Day 6
• 4-hour ferry transfer from Fort Myers Marina
to Key West, FL
• Hotel accommodations at the Crown
Plaza Hotel
• 1-hour trolley tour of Key West
• Evening dinner
Day 7
• Hotel accommodations at the Crown Plaza
Hotel
• Breakfast at the Crown Plaza Hotel
• Free Day in Key West
PRICE INCLUDES: Event hosts, nine
nights of camping at the Bonita Lake RV
Park, Bonita Spring, FL with 30-amp. full
service sites, two-night stay at the beautiful
Historic Crown Plaza Hotel, motor coach
transportation to all events, round-trip
guest/luggage transfer from the Pier to the
Crown Plaza Hotel, admission to attractions
and meals noted in schedule, taxes and
gratuities.
NOTE: Pets are not allowed aboard the Key West Ferry or in
the Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel in Key West.
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Explore Galveston Island Adventure
Galveston is one of the most historic cities in Texas. From its time as a major 1800s-era shipping
port, through the 1900 hurricane and up until modern day, Galveston has played a large role in
shaping Texas history. Luckily, a good number of the landmarks and buildings that played a role in
this history are still around today. Winnebago Outdoor Adventures has put together a tour of this
small romantic island tucked deep within the upper Texas Gulf Coast designed to captivate you with
its natural beauty, eccentric charm, and traditional Texas-style hospitality.
April 5 – 12, 2015
Each Guest: $800*
Day 5
• Space Center Houston
• Evening dinner at The Aquarium
Restaurant in Kemah, Texas
Day 6
• Moody Mansion
• The Strand Historic District
• Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum
Day 1
• Welcome social and orientation
• Welcome dinner
Day 2
• City Tour of Galveston to include:
- Bishop’s Place
- The Great 1900 Storm Experience
- Seawall Boulevard
- Lunch at Fisherman’s Wharf
Day 7
• Free day with optional deep sea fishing in
the Gulf of Mexico or Galveston Bay
• Farewell dinner at Gaido’s Seafood
Restaurant
Day 8
PRICE INCLUDES: Event hosts, seven nights
of camping at Jamaica Beach RV Resort with
30/50-amp. full service sites, admission to
attractions noted in schedule, three evening
meals / two lunches / two breakfasts, motor
coach transportation to events scheduled,
taxes and gratuities.
Day 3
• Moody Gardens Complex including lunch
buffet at the Garden Restaurant
Day 4
• Breakfast in the campground clubhouse
• Galveston Island Duck Boat Tour
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F iesta San Antonio
Nine nights in San Antonio with parades, parties, and more!
Fiesta® really is one of America’s truly great festivals. It began as a way to honor the memory
of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. That commemoration still takes
place, but over the past century and more, Fiesta® has grown into a celebration of San
Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures. 2015 marks Fiesta’s 124th anniversary.
April 17 - 26, 2015
Each Guest: $1,000*
Day 1
• “Texas Bar-B-Q”
Day 2
• Tour of Mission San Jose, the largest and
best known of the Texas missions
• IMAX Presentation – “Alamo, The Price of
Freedom”
• Tour of The Alamo
• Lunch at the historic Menger Hotel
Day 3
• Lunch at the Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant
located on the River Walk
• Cruise down the beautiful Paseo Del Rio
Day 4
• SAS Shoe Factory
• Evening dinner along the River Walk
• Fiesta River Parade with decorated river
barges, live bands, celebrities, and the
Fiesta Royalty
Day 5
• Institute of Texas Cultures tour featuring
exhibits on 27 ethnic and cultural groups
that settled the state
• Shops at “El Mercado,” an area patterned
after an authentic Mexican market
• San Antonio Botanical Gardens
Day 6
• Texas Hill Country including a tour of the
Texas White House, home of former U.S.
President Lyndon B. Johnson
• Lunch in the quaint German community of
Fredericksburg
• Tour of the National Museum of Pacific War
Day 7
• Buckhorn Saloon tour
• Texas Rangers Museum tour
• A Night in Old San Antonio at La Villita
where you will wind your way through this
outdoor carnival of dance, song, and food
Day 8
• The Battle of the Flowers Parade, the oldest
event and the largest parade of Fiesta San
Antonio honoring the heroes of the Alamo
(seating reserved)
Day 9
• Free day
• Farewell dinner at the Chart House atop
the Tower of the Americas
• Optional: SeaWorld of Texas, presenting a
splashy lineup of more than 26 sensational
shows and animal attractions
PRICE INCLUDES: Event hosts, nine nights
camping with 30/50-amp. full service sites
at Admiralty RV Park located only minutes
from anywhere in San Antonio, deluxe
motor coach transportation to all events,
admission to attractions and meals noted
in the schedule, reserved seating for dinner
along the River Walk followed by the Fiesta
River Parade, reserved seating for the Battle
of Flowers Parade with elaborate floats,
marching bands, and Fiesta Royalty, taxes
and gratuities.
Day 10
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Be a part of the modern-Day Corps of Discovery as you travel with Winnebago Outdoor
Adventures! We’ll travel along a similar route that Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
explored over 200 years ago in their search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean. Witness some
of the same majestic views as you travel one of the most scenic highways through the state
of Idaho. You will begin to follow their epic journey near the confluence of the Mississippi and
Missouri Rivers in St. Charles, Missouri. The caravan will follow the trail as closely as possible to
its end in Warrenton, Oregon. Historians, expert guides, musicians, and storytellers will share
their enthusiasm and love of the historical imprints left by Lewis and Clark.
May 19 – June 22, 2015
Each Guest: $3,520*
Days 13-15: Menoken, ND
•FortAbrahamLincoln
• Custer Home
•Lewis&ClarkRiverboat
•Ft.Mandan
•L&CInterpretiveCenterwithlunch
• ND Heritage Center
Day 16: Williston, ND
• Fort Union
•Firstpersoninterpretiveprogram
Days 1-3: St. Charles, MO
• Orientation and welcome dinner
• St. Charles guided tour
•JeffersonMemorialExpansionMuseum
• Gateway Arch
• Daniel Boone Home
•CampRiverDubois
Days 4-7: Platte City/St. Joseph, MO
•PonyExpressMuseum
•PateeHouseMuseum
• Lewis & Clark State Park
•Wyeth-TottleMansionafternoontea
•ArabiaSteamboatMuseumlunch
• Free Day
Days 8-9: North Sioux City, SD
•Sgt.FloydMonument
•Lewis&ClarkInterpretiveCenter
Day 10: Oacoma, SD
Days 11-12: Ft Pierre, SD
•AtkaLakotaIndianMuseum
•CapitalCityQueenRiverboatL&Csites
• Cultural Heritage Center
•StateCapitol
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Day 17: Malta, MT
•DinosaurFieldMuseum
• Dinner
Days 18-21: Great Falls, MT
•ExpertLewis&ClarkGuideduringstay
•DinnerwithCorpPresentation
•Lewis&ClarkInterpretiveCenter
•CanoeFloatwithpicnic
• Decision Point
•Rainbow/CrookedFalls
•GiantSpringsStatePark
•CMRussellMuseum
•RyanIslandpicniclunch
Days 22-23: Helena, MT
•GatesoftheMountainsboatcruise
• Trolley tour of Helena
•StateCapitol
•First-personpresentationbySgt.Ordway
• Dinner
Day 27: Boardman, OR
Days 28 – 31: Fairview, OR
•ColumbiaGorgeDiscoveryCenter&lunch
•PortlandRoseGarden
•Ft.VancouverInterpretiveCenter
Days 32-34: Warrenton, OR
•Ft.ClatsopTour
•MeglerRest
• L&C Center
• Astoria Column
•ColumbiaRiverMaritimeMuseum
• Farewell dinner
Day 35: Departure
•Farewellcontinentalbreakfast
PRICE INCLUDES: Eventhost,tailenders,34
nightsofcamping,mealsnotedinschedule,
admissionandbusingtoalleventsnoted,
taxandgratuity.
Day 24: Lolo, MT
Days 25-26: Clarkston, WA
•SnakeRiverjetboatexcursion
•Continentalbreakfastandlunch
•NezPercepresentationanddinner
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Tree Town Music Adventure
Blake Shelton is coming to Iowa for the 2nd Annual Tree Town Music Adventure and we’ve got
VIP seats! Travel to the home of Winnebago Industries in Forest City, Iowa for a weekend full
of country music, camping, and countless memories. The three-day concert is held right on
Winnebago’s Rally grounds. Your adventure price includes camping, VIP tickets to the festival
with reserved seating, shuttle service from your campsite to the festival entrance, a Winnebago
executive meet & greet, and an in-depth look at some of our newest products. More artists are
being added all the time so keep checking our website for a current lineup.
May 21 – 25, 2015
1 Unit 2 People: $TBD*
1 Unit 1 Person: $TBD*
Each Guest: $TBD*
*WIT members receive a 10% discount off of the published event price.
Blake Shelton
Day 1: Thursday
• Welcome dinner
• Live music
Day 3: Saturday
• Live music – main stage
• Headliner - Blake Shelton
Day 2: Friday
• Executive meet & greet
• Product walk-through
• Tailgate lunch
• Headliner - Dierks Bentley
Day 4: Sunday
• Brunch
• Headliner - Rascal Flatts
Day 5: Monday
PRICE INCLUDES: Hosts, four nights of
camping, VIP tickets to the festival, meals
noted, taxes and gratuities.
NOTE: This event is subject to change without prior notice
due to circumstances beyond our control, or for the best
interest of the participants.
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Springfield & Chicago Adventure
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures invites you to join us for ten fantastic days as we visit two spectacular cities
right in the heart of the Midwest! Your adventure begins in Springfield, Illinois, a city where history comes alive.
We’ll visit the many preserved sites Abraham Lincoln lived, worked, and made history. Some favorite stops
include the restored Lincoln Home, Lincoln Depot, Lincoln Tomb, Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, and
The Old State Capitol. After a few days in Springfield, we’ll head to the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois. Your
guided bus tours will take you through the streets of Chicago as you tour the fabulous classic landmarks and
neighborhoods and get an in-depth look at the traditions, stories, and people of this great American city. In
Chicago you will enjoy an inviting assortment of food and a first rate historic and cultural experience.
June 14 – 24, 2015
Each Guest: $1,700*
Day 7
• Navy Pier
• Stain Glass Museum
• Spirit of Chicago luncheon cruise
Day 8
• Free day
Day 1
• Orientation
• Welcome dinner
Day 2
• Abraham Lincoln Home
• Tour of Old State Capital
• Lunch
• Abraham Lincoln Presidential
Library & Museum
Day 3
• New Salem Historic Village
• Lunch
•LincolnHerndonLawOffice
• Illinois State Capitol
• Lincoln Tomb
Day 9
• Hancock Building
• Architectural Cruise
Day 10
• Lily Pool Garden
• Sears Tower
• Elks National Memorial
• Chinatown
• Little Italy
• Greek Town
Day 11
• Farewell breakfast
PRICE INCLUDES: Hosts, ten nights of
camping fees with full service, motor coach
transportation, meals and admission to
attractions included in schedule, taxes and
gratuities.
NOTE: TheSpringfield&ChicagoAdventureconsistsof
substantial walking.
This event is subject to change without prior notice due to
circumstances beyond our control, or for the best interest
of the participants.
Day 4
• Travel day
Day 5
• St. Patrick’s Church
• Mexican Bakery
• Eastern European lunch
• Ukrainian Church
• Millennium Park
Day 6
• “Taste of Chicago” Tour
• Lunch at Lawry’s Restaurant
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Atlantic Canada Caravan
including Newfoundland
You’ll love the Atlantic Canada Caravan and everything it has to offer with its
charming fishing villages, lighthouses, expansive forests, lobster suppers,
and huge tides. Add to this the warm hospitality of the friendly people who
inhabit this region and some of the most spectacular and accessible coastal
drives in North America. It’s easy to see why the Atlantic Canada Caravan is a
popular destination for RV travelers.
June 19 – August 4, 2015
Each Guest: $3,230*
Days 1-3: St. Andrews, NB
• Welcome social and caravan orientation,
Welcome dinner at the Algonquin Hotel,
City tour of St. Andrews to include a tour
of Minister’s Island, Lunch, Huntsman
Aquarium Museum
Days 4-5: Saint John, NB
• Market Square, New Brunswick Museum,
Lunch at Grannan’s, City tour of St. John to
include the Reversing Falls
Days 6-7: Hopewell Cape, NB
• Fundy National Park, Hopewell Rocks
Day 8: Debert, NS
Days 9-11: Parkers Cove, NB
• Candlelight Graveyard Tour, Port Royal
National Historic Site, Tidal Power
Generating Station, Port Royal Habitation,
Fort Anne National Historic Site, Annapolis
Royal’s beautiful Historic Gardens, Lunch in
Annapolis, Free day
Day 12: Lunenburg, NS
• Lunenburg Fisheries Museum, Evening
dinner at the Old Fish Factory
Days 13-16: Halifax, NS
• Tour of the Citadel, Maritime Museum,
Lunch, Peggy’s Cove, Dinner at the Five
Fishermen’s Restaurant, The Nova Scotia
International Tattoo, Free day
Days 23-24: Rocky Harbour, NL
• Free day, Optional tour of Gros Morne
National Park, Optional Western Brook
Pond Tour
Days 25-28: St. Anthony, NL
• Viking Feast, Tour of Norstead, L’Annse
aux Meadows National Historic Park,
Lunch at a local restaurant, Grenfell
Historic Properties, 2 free days OR optional
overnight tour to Labrador
Day 29: Port au Choix, NL
Day 30: Deer Lake, NL
Days 31-33: Gander, NL
• Evening dinner, City tour of Gander, Tour of
Twillingate to include lunch
Days 34-35: Terra Nova National Park
• Free day
Days 36-38: St. John’s, NL
• City Tour of St. John’s to include Cape
Spear National Historic Site, Signal Hill,
and lunch, Boat tour to the Witless Bay
Ecological Reserve, Pancake breakfast, Free
day
Day 39: 14–16-hour Marine Atlantic
Ferry transfer from Argentia to
North Sydney
• Sleeping cabin
Days 17-19: Cape Breton, NS
• Bus tour of Cape Breton Highland National
Park, Free day
Days 40-41: Cape Breton, NS
• Evening dinner at the campground,
Fortress of Louisbourg Tour
Days 20-22: Doyles, NL
• 5-6-hour Marine Atlantic ferry transfer
from North Sydney to Port aux Basque,
Newfoundland, Bus tour of Southwestern
Newfoundland to include lunch, Free day,
“Newfie Night” to include “Screech-In”
Day 42: Debert, NS
Days 43-46: Charlottetown, PEI
• City tour of Charlottetown, Dinner at New
Glasgow Lobster House, Lunch at Prince
Edward Island Preserve Company, Green
Gables, Cavendish Beach, “Anne of Green
Gables”, Free day, Farewell dinner
Day 47: Departure
Optional Labrador Tour:
During your stay in St. Anthony, NF, two days are
scheduled as free days. During this time you can
tour the Viking Coastline on your own or travel
by ferry (optional) for overnight tour to Labrador
where you will tour the Red Bay Area by motor
coach. Information on the optional Labrador Tour
will be e-mailed out to you on or before March 1,
2015. Optional overnight tour to Labrador is not
included in your caravan price.
PRICE INCLUDES: Caravan hosts and
tailenders, camping fees, admission to attractions
and meals noted in the itinerary, ferry transfer
from Sydney, NS to Port aux Basque, NL, ferry
transfer from Argentia, NL to Sydney, NL to
include sleeping cabin, transportation to events
scheduled except when traveling a short distance
where guests will use their tow cars, taxes and
gratuities.
NOTE: The electric service on this caravan will not always
accommodate your air conditioner or electric heater.
IMPORTANT: Identification is necessary for Customs and
Immigration. It is required for all travelers to carry a valid
passport when crossing the U.S./Canadian borders.
Tow cars are recommended on this event. CB Radios are
required. Tow Car to Newfoundland in 2015: $210.00.
NOTE ON PETS: You must bring a certificate issued by
a licensed American or Canadian veterinarian clearly
identifying the pet and certifying that it has been vaccinated
against rabies. There are restrictions when traveling with
pets on the Marine Atlantic Ferry. For information regarding
pets on the Marine Atlantic Ferry, please go to their website
at www.marineatlantic.ca. Go to “Before you Board”, then
click on “Pets”.
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Explore the Oregon Coast &
the Redwood Trees of California Caravan
The Oregon Coast and the Redwood Trees of California Caravan is a spectacular event offering miles
of breathtaking views of the Pacific, sandy beaches, towering rugged cliffs, coastal lighthouses,
quaint seaside towns, and sightseeing adventures. Your journey begins in the northern most part of
Oregon in Astoria, ending at Crescent City in the northern most part of California. Along with guided
sightseeing tours, this caravan is designed to give you time to, “Stop and smell the roses” as you
visit and meander through charming coastal towns and key points of interest.
June 24 – July 16, 2015
Each Guest: $1,395*
Days 1-4: Astoria, OR
• Welcome social and caravan orientation
• Welcome dinner
• Bus tour of Astoria/Warrenton to include:
- Astoria Column
- Columbia River Maritime Museum
- Lunch
- Flavel House Museum
- Fort Stevens State Park
• Free day for optional scenic self-drive
to Seaside, OR, the state’s first seashore
resort, and to Cannon Beach, OR, with
its many arts & crafts galleries, cafes,
restaurants, and upscale shopping
Days 5-6: Tillamook, OR
Optional en-route stops: The Garibaldi
Cannery, Tillamook Cheese Factory, Blue
Heron French Cheese Factory, and the
Tillamook Navel Air Station Museum
• Evening dinner
• Free day for optional scenic self-drive of
Three Capes Scenic Loop
Days 7-11: Newport, OR
• Bus tour of Newport to include:
- 2-hour Marine Discovery Tour
- Yaquina Bay Bridge
- Yaquina Head Lighthouse
- Lunch
• Tour of the Oregon Coast Aquarium to
include lunch
• 2 free days to tour the area on your own
and enjoy the 4th of July festivities
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Days 12-13: Florence, OR
Optional en-route stops: Seal Rock, Devil’s
Churn, Cape Perpetua Visitor Center,
Lincoln/Lane Country Viewpoint
• Bus tour of Florence to include:
- 1-hour Giant Dune Buggy Tour
- Lunch
- Sea Lion Caves
- Heceta Head Lighthouse
- Old Town Florence
Days 14-16: North Bend, OR
Optional en-route stops: Dean Creek
Elk Viewing Area and the Umpqua River
Lighthouse
• Evening dinner
• Free day for a self-drive tour of the North
Bend/Charleston/Coos Bay area which
includes a factory tour of the Oregon
Connection House of Myrtlewood
• Free day
• Breakfast buffet
Days 17-19: Gold Beach, OR
Optional en-route stops: Golf at one of
the world-renowned Bandon golf courses,
Coquille River Lighthouse, Cape Blanco
Lighthouse, spectacular ocean views at
pull-outs
• Evening dinner and entertainment at the
campground
• Scenic “Jet Boat” (104-mile) 7.25 hour
Wilderness Whitewater Rouge River Tour to
include lunch
• Free day
Days 20-22: Crescent City, CA
Optional en-route stops: Myers Beach, Pistol
River State Scenic Viewpoint, and Samuel
Boardman State Park
• Tour of the Trees of Mystery to include the
Unforgettable Sky Trail
• Lunch
• Free day. Optional activities: Redwood
National Park, Stout Grove of Jededia
Smith State Park, Battery Point Lighthouse,
Rumalno Cheese Co., Mural Tour of
Crescent City
• Farewell dinner
Day 23: Farewell
tailenders, camping fees, admission
to attractions and meals noted in the
schedule, bussing on tours that are not
self-guided, taxes and gratuities.
NOTE: Winnebago Outdoor Adventures reserves the right
to run this caravan without a tailender if we do not meet
the minimum number required for two host units.
Tow cars are essential on this caravan. CB Radios are
required on this event.
Recommend having an Interagency Senior, and Access
Pass which provides access to the recreational sites on this
caravan which are managed by Federal agencies.
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The Canadian Rockies
and the Calgary Stampede Adventure
Banff National Park is a vast 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. Hundreds of years ago, aboriginal natives first discovered its beauty, quickly followed
by explorers, map makers, and mountain climbers. And now you! Your tour will include nine nights of
camping with full hookups at Spring Creek RV Campground in Canmore, Alberta located 14 miles from
Banff National Park, and one day at “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, The Calgary Stampede!
June 30 – July 8, 2015
Each Guest: $1,490*
Day 5
•ColumbiaIcefields,whereyouwill
travel inside an all-terrain vehicle across
accumulationsoficeandsnowleftover
fromthelastIceAge
• Lunch
Day 1
• Welcome social
• Orientation and welcome dinner
Day 2
•1-hourRaftingFloatTourdowntheBow
RiverbetweenTunnelMountainandMount
Rundlewithwildlifeviewingopportunities
•LunchattheKegSteakhouse
• Johnston Canyon
•CastleMountain
•VermilionLakes
•DrivetoNorquaySkiResortfora
spectacularviewofCanmore
Day 3
•MoraineLakeintheValleyoftheTenPeaks
•JeweloftheRockies
•LakeLouise,wheremajesticmountains
soaringskywardarereflectedinthelake
•LunchatChateauLakeLouise
•YohoNationalParkwherespiraltunnels
helptrainsgetdownthesteepKicking
HorsePass
•EmeraldLake
Day 4
•Freeday
Day 6
•BrunchbuffetattheFairmontBanff
SpringsHotel
•LegendaryCastleintheRockies
•TouroftheBowValleyParkway
•RidetotopofSulphurMountainina
glass-enclosedgondola
•CaveandBasinhistoricmonument
Day 7
•CalgaryStampedeAdmissionwith
reservedseatingattheEveningWorld
ChampionshipChuckwagonRacing
•GrandstandShowSpectacularwith
hundredsofsingers,acrobats,dancers,
and musicians
•(Optional)afternoonstampederodeowith
bullriding,barrelracing,steerwrestling,
andwildcowmilking
Day 8
•Theaward-winningOHCanadaEH?!
•DinnerShow
Day 9
PRICE INCLUDES: Eventhosts,ninenights
ofcampingwith30/50-amp.fullservicesites
atSpringCreekRVCampgroundinCanmore,
AB,Motorcoachtransportationexceptwhen
travelingashortdistancewhereguestswill
usetheirtowcars,taxesandgratuities.
NOTE:Thiseventconsistsofdaysinwhichyouwillbeaway
fromyourmotorhomeforlongperiodsoftime.Thereisa
fairamountofwalkingtoenjoythescenery.
IdentificationisnecessaryforCustomsandImmigration.
Itisrequiredthatalltravelerscarryavalidpassportwhen
crossingtheU.S./Canadianborders.
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Twin Cities Adventure
Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota: The Land of Sky Blue Waters!
Welcome to the Twin Cities! That's Minneapolis, Minnesota, the City of Lakes, and her sister,
the Capitol City of Saint Paul, Minnesota - two spectacular cities which are both in their own
charming ways, magnificent cities to experience. Your tour will narrate the highlights of
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and neighborhoods in between, including historic sites, legendary
homes, and breathtaking landmarks.
June 28 – July 5, 2015
Each Guest: $700*
Day 4
• Tour of Target Field, the world class home
of Twins Territory
• Mill City Museum Tour
• Tour of the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children
• Lunch
Day 6
Free day
Day 1
• Rally orientation
• Welcome dinner at Mystic Lake Casino
Day 2
City Tour of St. Paul to include:
• A drive along stately Summit Avenue (the
longest stretch of restored Victorian homes
in the country)
• Tour of the Cathedral of Saint Paul, one of
the largest and most beautiful cathedrals in
North America
• Tour of the James J. Hill House, built by
railroad magnate James J. Hill
• Lunch in St. Paul
• Tour of the Minnesota State Capitol
featuring the second largest self-supporting
marble dome in the world!
Day 3
• Trolley Tour of Stillwater, MN located on
the beautiful St. Croix River
• Time to stroll the unique shops along
Main Street
• St. Croix River dinner cruise
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Day 5
Minneapolis Area Tour to include:
• Minnehaha Falls
• Minneapolis Parkway System
• Minneapolis Lakes
• Farmer’s Market and lunch on your own
at Nicollet Mall located in the heart of
downtown Minneapolis
Day 7
• Tour of Fort Snelling, once the last United
States outpost in the Northern wilderness
• Lunch and time on your own at the Mall of
America, the nation’s largest shopping and
entertainment destination
Day 8
• Chanhassen Dinner Theater, the nation’s
largest professional dinner theatre.
Day 9
PRICE INCLUDES: Eight nights of camping
with 50-amp. electric service at the Dakotah
Meadows RV Park, Mystic Lake Casino in
Prior Lake, MN, Adventure hosts, admission
to attractions and meals noted in schedule,
motor coach transportation, taxes and
gratuities.
NOTE: Prior Lake, MN is located approximately 125 miles
from Forest City, IA.
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Alaska Caravan
Alaska’s breathtaking scenery is worth the trip alone, but travel
with Winnebago Outdoor Adventures and you’ll get so much more!
Explore the frontier lands by observing wildlife in its natural habitat,
dining on fresh salmon, and reliving the Gold Rush era through
old-time vaudeville and historic tours. You’ll have an opportunity
to see parts of British Columbia, the Yukon Territory, and Alaska
that might otherwise be missed.
July 12 – August 30, 2015
Each Guest: $3,675*
Days 1-2: Dawson Creek, BC
• Welcome to Dawson Creek presentation
• Caravan orientation
• Group social
• Group photo at Milepost “0”
• Welcome dinner
Day 3: Fort Nelson, BC
• Welcome Visitor Program
Day 4: Muncho Lake, BC
Day 5: Watson Lake, YT
• Liard Outdoor Hot Springs (optional)
• Signpost Forest & Museum (optional)
• Evening dinner
Days 6-8: Whitehorse, YT
• Pioneer banquet
• City tour of Whitehorse
• SS Klondike tour
• Frantic Follies Vaudeville Show
• Beringia Interpretive Center (optional)
• Free day
Day 9: Destruction Bay, YT
• Wildlife Museum
• Breakfast at the campground
Days 10-11: Tok, AK
• Chicken, AK (optional)
Days 12-15: Valdez, AK
• City tour
• Columbia Glacier Cruise
•Freeday(optionalfishingexcursions)
Day 16-17: Palmer, AK
• Palmer’s Visitor Center
• Agricultural Showcase Garden
• Colony House Museum
•MuskOxFarm
• Lunch at the Inn Cafe
Days 18-19: Seward, AK
• Alaska SeaLife Center
•Freeday(optionalfishing)
Days 20-22: Homer, AK
• Evening dinner
• 2 free days
•Optionalfishing
Days 23-26: Anchorage, AK
• Anchorage City Tour to include lunch
• Anchorage Museum of History & Art
• Ulu factory tour
• Alaska Wild Berry Products and Chocolate
Factory
• Alaska Native Heritage Museum
• 2 free days
Days 27-30: Denali National Park,
AK
• Cabin Nite Dinner Theatre
• Husky Homestead tour
• Denali National Park tour to include
boxlunch
• Free day
Days 31-34: Fairbanks, AK
• Alaska salmon bake
• Palace saloon show
• Fairbanks City tour to include lunch
• Eldorado Gold Mine tour
• Riverboat Discovery tour
• Free day with optional Barrow, AK and
Arctic Circle tour
Day 35: Tok, AK
Day 36: Destruction Bay, YT
• BBQ dinner
Days 37-40: Haines, AK
• FjordExpresstoJuneau,AKincludes
continental breakfast and light dinner, wildlife
andwhalewatching,cityofJuneaubustour,
Mendenhall Glacier
• White Pass and Yukon train ride
• Free day
Days 41-42: Whitehorse, YT
• Evening dinner
• Free day
Day 43: Watson Lake, YT
Day 44: Iskut, BC
• Optionaltroutfishing
Days 45-46: Stewart, BC
• Bear viewing in Hyder
• Salmon Glacier (optional)
• Free day
Day 47: Smithers, BC
Days 48-49: Prince George, BC
• Free day
• Farewell dinner
Day 50: Farewell
PRICE INCLUDES: Caravan hosts and tailenders,
camping fees, admission to attractions and meals
noted in the schedule, bussing provided on the
majority of the tours (tow cars will be used when
itisimpracticaltobusashortdistance),taxesand
gratuities, 2015 Milepost Magazine
NOTE: Winnebago Outdoor Adventures reserves the right to
run this caravan without a tailender if we do not meet the
minimum number required for two host units.
Tow cars are recommended. CB radios are required.
Informationonoptionalfishingexcursions,aBrownBear
AdventureinHomer,helicopter,rafting,andATVadventures
in Denali and Arctic Circle adventures out of Fairbanks will
be emailed out on or before March 15, 2015.
The electric service on this caravan will not always
accommodate your air conditioner or electric heater.
IMPORTANT:IdentificationisnecessaryforCustomsand
Immigration. All US and Canadian citizens will need a valid
passport when crossing the US/Canadian border.
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Grand Circle Caravan
Witness the southwest like never before! The Grand Circle contains America’s largest concentration of
national parks and monuments, connected by some of the most scenic routes you will ever travel. 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 North Rim. Travel off the beaten path to one of the most
photographed landscapes in America; Monument Valley, a traditional Navajo homeland. You will tour
Canyonlands, Arches National Park, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, cliffs, magical slot canyons,
gorges and mesas - each offering a unique treasure of color, vistas, and timeless beauty. Natural
sculptured wonders and historic attractions give this caravan top billing. Don’t forget your camera!
September 2 - 29, 2015
1 Unit/2 People: $4,800*
1 Unit/1 Person: $2,945*
Guest: $2,215*
The journey begins in Moab, located
in southeastern Utah, on Wednesday,
September 2, 2015, by the Rocky Mountain
range of North America. A sensational light
show during the “Canyonlands by Night”
boat tour will welcome you to this spacious
land. You will travel approximately 1,200
miles in 28 days on the Grand Circle Caravan.
Days 8-11: St. George, UT
• Tuacahn - Broadway in the desert
• Dinner at Tuacahn
• Zion National Park tour with lunch
Days 26-27: Durango, CO
• Narrow Gauge Railroad
• Train Museum
• Farewell dinner
Day 12: Jacob Lake, AZ
• Free time to view sunset at North Rim
Day 28
Days 13-15: Page, AZ
• Antelope Canyon boat cruise
• Dinner at Rainbow Lodge
• Upper Antelope Canyon jeep tour
Days 16-18: Grand Canyon, AZ
• South Rim Sunset Tour
• Desert View and Painted Desert guided tour
• IMAX and dinner
• Free day
Days 1-3: Moab, UT
• Welcome dinner
• Colorado River cruise
• Canyonlands By Night light show
• Arches National Park
• Canyonlands National Park
Days 4-5: Torrey, UT
• Dinner
• Free day to tour Capitol Reef National park
Days 19-21: Flagstaff, AZ
• Oak Creek Canyon,
Sedona and lunch
• Montezuma Castle and
Montezuma Well tour
• Free day
tailenders, camping fees, admission to
attractions and meals noted in the schedule,
busing provided on the majority of the tours
(tow cars will be used when it is impractical
to bus a short distance), taxes and gratuities.
Tow cars are recommended. CB Radios are required.
Days 22-23:
Monument Valley, UT
• Monument Valley guided
tour and lunch
Days 24-25:
Mancos, CO
• Mesa Verde National Park
• Breakfast
Days 6-7: Bryce, UT
• Buffet dinner
• Free day - Bryce Canyon shuttle
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Upstate New York Caravan
Great adventures await you on our Upstate New York Caravan! Enjoy a rich variety of
historic, artistic, and cultural attractions ranging from the North American natural wonder of
Niagara Falls, to the Olympic venues in Lake Placid, and the famous Baseball Hall of Fame in
Cooperstown. Plus, we’ve added two days in New York City to explore The Big Apple’s most
popular tourist attractions including Times Square, the Empire State Building, and Radio City
Music Hall. New York state has so much to offer including lakes, waterfalls, wineries, museums,
lighthouses, history, and awesome views – this is definitely a trip you won’t want to miss!
September 9 – October 8, 2015
Each Guest: $3,300*
Days 13-16: Tupper Lake, NY
• Lake Placid Olympic Facilities
• Adirondack Museum
• W. W. Durant Raquette Lake cruise
• Great Camp Sagamore
• Free day
Days 1-4: North Tonawanda, NY
• Behind the Falls Tour
• Welcome dinner at Skylon Tower
• Niagara Falls, Canada – passport required
• Lockport Cruise and “Locking Through”
• Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum tour
• The Bridal Veil Falls
• The Maid of the Mist boat trip
• Cave of the Winds
• Riviera Theatre tour
Days 5-6: Holley, NY
• Susan B. Anthony House
• George Eastman House
• Center of High Falls Museum and Fine Art
Gallery
• Free day
Days 7-8: Wolcott, NY
• Women’s Rights National Park
• Willard Chapel
• Seward House
Days 9-12: Henderson Harbor, NY
• Antique Boat Museum
• Tibbett’s Point Lighthouse
• Seaway Trail Museum
• Boat Tour of Thousand Islands
• Tour Heart Castle
• Free day
Days 17-18: Lake George, NY
• Lake George Dinner Theater
• Fort Ticonderoga
• Lighthouse at Crown Point
Days 19-24: Plattekill, NY
• Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National
Historic Site
• Franklin D. Roosevelt Library & Museum
• The Vanderbilt Mansion National
Historic Site
• Lunch at The Culinary Institute of America
• West Point Military Academy bus and
walking tour
• West Point Museum
• Free day
• 2 day trips to tour New York City
- Wall Street
- Central Park
- Times Square
- Broadway Show
- Top of the Rock
- Lincoln Center
- Chrysler Building
- New York Harbor Cruise
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- Radio City Music Hall
backstage tour
- 9/11 Memorial
Days 25-26: Milford, NY
• Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
• Brunch at Otesaga Resort
Days 27-29: Bath, NY
• Glenn H. Curtis Museum
• Watkins Glen State Park
• Rockwell Museum of Western Art
• Corning Museum of Glass
• Farewell dinner
Day 30: Departure day
tailenders, camping fees, admission to
attractions and meals noted in the schedule,
bussing provided on the majority of the
tours (tow cars will be used when it is
impractical to bus a short distance), taxes
and gratuities.
Tow cars are recommended. CB Radios are required.
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Great River Road Caravan
Headwaters Of The Mississippi, Renaissance Festival, Mark Twain,
Graceland, Nottoway Plantation, French Quarter, Seaplane Tour
What a great time you will have on this caravan as you travel the Great River Road through nine of
America’s Mississippi River states with an incredible array of unforgettable attractions and unique
events. Caravan members will rendezvous in Bemidji, Minnesota where a chartered coach will take
you on a tour of the Itasca State Park. Here you will be able to walk across the Mighty Mississippi
where this small creek in Minnesota starts its winding 2,552 mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico.
Sept. 13 – Oct. 22, 2015
Each Guest: $2,495*
Days 1-2: Bemidji, MN
• Welcome social
• Headwaters of the Mississippi
• Welcome dinner
• Presentation of “The Lost Voyager.”
Days 29-31: Vidalia, LA
• Frogmore Plantation
• Lunch
• Tour of Natchez mansions synonymous
with antebellum history
• Free day
Days 3-4: Brainerd, MN
• Mille Lacs Indian Museum Trading Post
• Charles Lindbergh Historic Site
• Lunch
Days 32-34: Baton Rouge, LA
• Tour and lunch at Nottoway Plantation
• The Old Governor’s Mansion
• Louisiana State Capital
• Free day
Days 5-9: Prior Lake, MN
• Twin Cities Highlights Tour
• Lunch
• The Cathedral of St. Paul
• James J. Hill Mansion
• Minnesota Renaissance Festival
• Mississippi River Cruise
• Brunch
• Free day
Day 10: Prairie du Chien, WI
Days 11-13: Galena, IL
• Trolley tour of Galena
• National Mississippi River Museum and
Aquarium
• Free day
Days 14-15: Eldridge, IA
• Lock & Dam 15 tour
• Driving tour of the Rock Island Arsenal
• Tour John Deere Pavilion
• Lunch
Days 16-17: Hannibal, MO
• Trolley tour of Hannibal
• Mark Twain Home & Museum
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Days 18-21: St. Charles, MO
• Anheuser-Busch tour
• Lunch
• St. Louis Basilica Cathedral
• Driving tour of the city of St. Charles
• Gateway Arch & Museum
• Lunch & Tram Tour at the Botanical
Gardens
• Free day
Day 22: Cape Girardeau, MO
Days 23-26: Memphis, TN
• Tour of Graceland
• Mud Island
• Lunch
• Memphis Cotton Museum
• Beale Street
• Free day
Days 27-28: Vicksburg, MS
• National Military Park Tour
• Historic tour of Vicksburg
• Lunch
• Old Courthouse Museum
• Cedar Grove Mansion
Days 35-39: New Orleans, LA
•JazzBrunchBuffetattheCourtofTwo
Sisters
• French Quarter
• National World War II Museum
• Swamp tour
• Lunch
• Tour of Mardi Gras World
• New Orleans Bayou Seaplane Tour
• Free day
• Farewell dinner
Day 40
CARAVAN PRICE INCLUDES: Event
hosts, camping fees for the nights listed,
admission to attractions and meals
noted in the schedule, bussing for
majority of the tours (tow cars will be
used when it is impractical to bus a short
distance), taxes and gratuities.
NOTE: Winnebago Outdoor Adventures reserves the
right to run this caravan without a tailender if we do not
meet the minimum number required for two host units.
Tow cars are recommended. CB Radios are required
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Velkommen to the Norsk Høstfest
North Americaʻs Largest Scandinavian Festival!
Norsk Høstfest (Norwegian language) is an annual festival held each fall in Minot, North Dakota. It is North
America's largest Scandinavian festival. The event is conducted in the All Seasons Arena on the grounds of
the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, North Dakota. Tens of thousands of people attend the Norsk Høstfest
to celebrate and partake in the Scandinavian culture and entertainment. Altogether it has hosted cultural
touchstones from Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Greenland, Estonia, Greenland,
Aland, Faroe Islands, German-speaking Europe, and the Netherlands.
September 29 – October 4, 2015
Each Guest: $650*
*WIT members receive a 10% discount off of the published event price.
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, Oof-Da tacos,
rice pudding, Swedish meatballs, and
Viking-on-a-Stick.
Daniel O’Donnell is part of the 2014 Norsk Høstfest entertainment.
The 2015 Norsk Høstfest entertainment will be announced
in January of 2015.
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.
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 corner. Dance with a troll or
play “Knock The Fleas Off The Black Plague
Rat!” Camaraderie — This is what Norsk
Høstfest is all about.
PRICE INCLUDES: Convenient RV parking
on the festival grounds for five nights with
30-amp. electric service, welcome dinner,
RV Hospitality Center, four-day admission to
the Hostfest, reserved seating at four World
Class Entertainment Shows in the Great Hall,
farewell dinner, adventure hosts, taxes and
gratuities.
NOTE: Shuttle bus service is available from your camping
area to the Hostfest’s entrance.
Water and dump service available at an additional charge.
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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
The Largest Hot Air Balloon Festival in the World!
Put hundreds of giant, brightly-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 2015 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.
October 1 – 9, 2015
Each Guest: $1,350*
Balloon Grounds Activities Include:
4 event passes per person to any of the
following: Dawn Patrol Show, opening
ceremonies, mass ascension, America’s
Challenge gas balloon race, balloon glow,
fireworks, special shape mass ascension,
and the Wells Fargo Special Shape Glowdeo.
Extra tickets will be available for purchase, or
you can sit back in your lawn chair to watch
the balloons fly right over your motorhome!
Hospitality Tent Activities Include:
Rally orientation, welcome reception, 4
catered evening meals, pilot presentation,
early morning coffee and socials, mariachi
entertainment, entertainment by Syd
Masters, and farewell continental breakfast.
Tours And Events Scheduled Off
The Balloon Grounds:
Sandia Peak Tramway, Old Town, lunch
at El Pinto Restaurant, buffet lunch at the
Embassy Suites Hotel, performance by Ballet
En Fuego Latin Dance Review, the Indian
Pueblo Cultural Center, and Santa Fe city tour
to include lunch at La Fonda on the Plaza.
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Day 1
• Rally orientation
• Pilot Presentation
• Welcome social with light evening meal
Day 2
• Old Town
• Sandia Peak tram ride
• Lunch at El Pinto Restaurant
• Balloon grounds activities
Day 3
• Morning coffee
• Free Day with balloon grounds activities
• Dumping of motorhomes
• Mariachi entertainment
• Social and evening dinner
Day 4
• Morning coffee
• Lunch buffet at the Embassy Suites Hotel
• Entertainment by the Ballet En Fuego Latin
Dance Review
• Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Day 5
• Morning coffee
Day 6
• Morning coffee
• Santa Fe City Tour
• Lunch at La Fonda on the Plaza Restaurant
Day 7
• Morning coffee
• Dumping of motorhomes
• Entertainment by Syd Masters
Day 8
• Morning coffee
• Social and farewell dinner
Day 9
PRICE INCLUDES: Event hosts, eight nights
camping on the balloon grounds with a
minimum of 20–amp. electric with a 30-amp.
plug and water, two Honey Wagon pumpouts,
admission to attractions and meals noted in
itinerary, motor coach transportation to all
events scheduled off the balloon grounds,
school bus transportation from camping area
to launch site (not exclusive to WOA guests),
taxes and gratuities.
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Smoky Mountain Adventure
Visit the Great Smoky Mountains like never before! Located in the Appalachian Mountain system in western
North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, the beauty of the area is incomparable. We’ll delve into the rich
history of the Cherokee Indians with renowned Cherokee historian, Freeman Owle, who will have you
spellbound with enchanting stories of his ancestors. Tours of rebuilt Indian villages and settler's farmsteads
are woven into drives up the mountains among the beautiful colors of fall. Don’t forget the music! During
our stop at Dollywood you’ll have a chance to enjoy the music and shows that interest you most. Rich
cultural history, breathtaking views, and down-home country music – what more could you want?
October 4 – 12, 2015
Each Guest: $1,075*
Day 3
• Dollywood – visit Dolly Parton’s family
theme park for incredible shows and
attractions
Day 4
• Travel to Cherokee, NC
Day 1: Pigeon Forge, TN
• Orientation
• Welcome dinner
Day 2
• Newfound Gap - the lowest drivable pass
through the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park
• Gatlinburg - a taste of Appalachian
hospitality at its best
• Dixie Stampede & dinner show – the most
fun place to eat in the Smokies
Day 5
• Museum of the Cherokee Indian - discover
up close the Cherokee people’s spirit of
inventiveness, resilience, and will to survive
• Lunch
• Trail of Tears tour guided by Freeman Owle
•OconalufteeIndianVillage
• Pioneer Farmstead
Day 6
• Great Smoky Mountain Railroad excursion
through the mountains, which will be
ablaze with colors of fall
Day 7
• Biltmore Estate tour - a 225-room chateau
builtbytheVanderbiltfamily
• Lunch
• Biltmore Winery - discover the agricultural
story and tour America’s most-visited
winery
PRICE INCLUDES: Camping fees, hosts,
due to circumstances beyond our control, or for the best
Day 8
• Free day to explore Cade’s Cove,
Clingman’s Dome, or hike any of the
numerous trails in the park
• Farewell dinner
Day 9
photo credit: Joyfnp / Shutterstock.com
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Savannah and Charleston Adventure
Join Winnebago Outdoor Adventures for a tour of two cities both known for their well-preserved historic
districts and abundance of southern charm. Experience Southern architecture, history, hospitality and of course
lots of delicious Southern cuisine.
The Historic District of Savannah is the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with cobblestone
streets, manicured gardens, and oak-shaded parks drizzling with silvery Spanish Moss. Likewise, Charleston offers
guests a glimpse at its rich military history and well-preserved architecture of its majestic plantations. Take the
time to wander off the beaten path and experience the history, beauty and charm of these beloved cities.
October 9 – 17, 2015
Each Guest: $1,575*
Day 8
• Nathaniel Russell House
• Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
• Drayton Hall Plantation House
• Farewell dinner
Day 9
Day 1
• Orientation
• Welcome dinner
• The historic Savannah Theatre
PRICE INCLUDES: Event hosts, eight
nights of camping fees with full service,
due to circumstances beyond our control or for the best
Day 2
• Savannah’s historic district
• Lunch at The Pirates’ House
• Low Country tour
Day 3
• Riverboat cruise
• Fort Pulaski
Day 4
• Free day
Day 5
• Travel day
Day 6
• Charleston’s Historic District
• Lunch
• Citadel Military College
Day 7
• Ft. Sumter Boat Tour
• Lunch
• USS Yorktown
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The Sun Valley JazzJamboree
The Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree is an event not to be missed! Touted by
patrons and musicians alike, this event is hailed as the, “Cadillac of Jazz
Festivals,” and truly is spectacular. Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
will join in the celebration of the Jazz Jamboree's 26th Anniversary in
2015, with five days of continuous music producing hundreds of live
performances on multiple stages from early morning to late night. The
event will host over 40 musical groups and over 200 talented musicians
from around the nation, Canada, and Europe with many styles of music
including Traditional and Contemporary Jazz, Swing, Big Band, Zydeco,
Blues, and more.
& the “Trailing of
the Sheep ” Festival
To add to the fun, the Jazz Jamboree is preceded by the “Trailing of
the Sheep” Festival, a unique three-day festival honoring the history,
heritage, and cultures of sheepherding in Idaho and the west. The
event includes a full-day Sheep Folklife Fair and Fiber Festival, dancers,
musicians, folk and traditional art, storytelling, and culinary events
featuring chefs, restaurants, and American Lamb. There is a two-day
National Qualifying Sheepdog Trial in conjunction with the Festival
along with the Big Sheep Parade with 1,500 sheep strutting lively down
Main Street, Ketchum, Idaho.
October 9 – 18, 2015
Each Guest: $580*
Day 1: Ketchum, ID
• Arrival and check-in
• Welcome social & orientation describing
the Trailing of the Sheep activities
• Tasting of the Lamb
Day 2: Hailey, ID
• Lamb Festival
•Craftbooths
• Sheep shearing demonstrations
• Food tents
• Championship sheepdog trials
• Sheepherder’s Ball to include dinner
Day 3: Ketchum, ID
• Trailing of the Sheep Parade
Day 4: Sun Valley
•BreakfastbuffetattheSunValleyLodge
•FreedaytoexploreSunValley
• Shopping, golf, sightseeing, biking,
and hiking
Day 5: Sun Valley
• Social and Jazz Jamboree Orientation
•Eveningcommunityconcert
Day 6: Sun Valley
• 10 simultaneous music venues; 9:30 am
to 10:00 pm
•Movieday–silentmoviesalldaylongwith
live pianist!
•Beginnersdancelessons(FoxTrot&
Charleston)
• Grand Opening Big Band Bash
Day 7: Sun Valley
to 10:00 pm
•Beginnersdancelessons(Balboa,Lindy
and Charleston)
Day 8: Sun Valley
to 10:00 pm
•Pianorama–PianistShowcase
•Beginnersdancelessons–(SoloJazz,Lindy
and Balboa)
• All-Star Big Band Bash
Day 9: Sun Valley
•Marchingbandsalutewhereover50
musicianswillgatherforgreatmarching
band music
• Dance Through the Decades - ’40s-’90s
•Dancecompetitionswhereyoucan
participateinorviewthepreliminariesand
thefinalcompetition
• Musical presentation - In the Miller Mood
Day 10: Sun Valley
•Gospelandhymnprogramsbyfeatured
artists
•Grandfinaleconcert-theculminationofa
wonderfulweekwith12musicalgroups
•AfterGloDinnertoincludesadelicious
buffetdinnerandJazzmusicfollowedby
an All-Star Big Band and dancing
Day 11
PRICE INCLUDES: ConvenientRVparking
attheRiverRunLodgefor10-nights(dry
camping),2wateranddumpservices,
welcomesocialandTrailingoftheSheep
orientation, Sheepherder’s Ball including
dinner,five-dayadmissionbadgeto"all"
music venues and opening/closing concerts,
socialandSunValleyJazzJamboree
orientation, one breakfast and one lunch,
AfterGlo"dinnerandBigBandDance,
adventurehosts,taxesandgratuities.
NOTES: The schedule of events is based on the published
2014JazzJamboreescheduleandissubjecttochange.
TheelevationofSunValley(attheLodge)is5,920feet.
Guestswilldrycampfor10nightsatthelargeskiparkinglot
oftheRiverRunLodgeinSunValley,Idaho.Generatorsare
allowed7:00amto11:00pm.HoneyWagonandfreshwater
servicewillbeprovidedtwiceduringthisevent.Showers
andbathroomsareavailable.Continuousshuttleservice
isprovidedfromlocationtolocationbeginningTuesday,
October13,2015duringtheJazzJamboreeonly.Towcars
arerecommended.
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Branson Country Christmas
Holiday cheer and world-class live entertainment combine for an unforgettable
Branson Country Christmas in Branson, Missouri. Guests will find nearly every
show includes a holiday tune or two, but some shows celebrate the season with
an entire production dedicated to Christmas. Come join us for six days at the
conveniently-located America’s Best Campground with top holiday shows and
one of the most spectacular celebrations anywhere!
November 12 – 18, 2015
Each Guest: $900*
Day 5
• McFarlain’s
Day 6
• Country Breakfast
•HughesBrothersChristmasShow
• Great American Cookout farewell dinner
• Andy Williams Christmas Variety
Day 7
• Continental breakfast
• Farewell & departure
Photo courtesy of Branson/Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Day 1
• Welcome dinner
Day 2
• Showboat Branson Bell
• Grand Jubilee
PRICE INCLUDES: Event hosts, seven
nights of camping with 50-amp. full service
sites, motor coach transportation to all
events, reserved seating for shows noted in
schedule, meals noted, taxes and gratuities.
NOTE: Shows and events currently listed are subject
to change.
Day 3
• Silver Dollar City to include meal ticket
Day 4
• Branson Landing
• The Texas Tenors
•FallCreekSteak&CatfishHouse
• Clay Cooper’s Country Express
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Event
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Email
StateZip
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Each caravan and adventure has a maximum
number of units and/or persons that may be
included. Some events are filled well in advance
and a standby list is maintained. As a result, you
are encouraged to sign up early for the event of
your choice.
Caravan/Adventure Deposit and
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In consideration for being able to participate in any Winnebago Outdoor Adventures sponsored caravan, adventure, special event or
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Outdoor Adventures 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.
Note: To avoid canceling a caravan, Winnebago Outdoor Adventures reserves the right to run a caravan with only one host couple if
we do not meet the minimum number of RV reservations needed to run the event.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all terms and conditions noted on this page. This
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Winnebago Outdoor Adventures reserves the right
to make changes prior to and during the caravan
and adventure. Changes may involve sight-seeing
events, campgrounds, and/or meals. Any changes
made are in the best interest of the participant, or
as a result of circumstances beyond our control.
Cancellation Policy
Written cancellation of your caravan or adventure
reservation must be made to the Winnebago
Outdoor Adventures Office. Cancellation date is
effective immediately upon receipt of your written
notice in the Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
Office in Forest City, IA.
Winnebago Outdoor Adventures will retain a $35
cancellation fee if reservation is cancelled prior
to final payment deadline. If, for any reason,
reservation is cancelled 74 to 15 days prior to
start of event, Winnebago Outdoor Adventures
will retain a $35 cancellation fee plus 10 percent
of full cost of event, plus charges incurred from
guarantees and/or deposits made for registrant.
If, for any reason, reservation is cancelled 14
days or less prior to start of event, Winnebago
Outdoor Adventures will retain a $35 cancellation
fee plus 20 percent of full cost of event plus
charges incurred from guarantees and/or
deposits made for registrant. NOTE: This can be a
substantial amount. For Trip Cancellation Insurance
information, call 800-331-1520.
Normal processing time for caravan and adventure
refunds is 6-8 weeks after the end of the event.
The uniqueness of some caravans and adventures
require a deposit and cancellation schedule other
than the one listed above. If so, requirements will
be noted in the descriptive literature and/or the
WIT Club News.
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