News: Virginia

Dogwood Winnies
Local Chapter
By Sue Nicolella

The Dogwoods hosted the 2009 "Cruisin in the Country" State Rally this year held at Cozy Acres Campground in Powhatan, VA, Sept. 18-20. Thursday there was a potluck dinner followed by a talent show.

Seventy-nine coaches arrived Friday for the fun-filled rally weekend. Diane Zimmerman of the Dogwoods arranged to have a Mammogram Bus available for free mammograms during the day. After the Opening Ceremony, the day was filled with fun activities. Doc Holiday from McGeorge Rolling Hills brought three coaches for everyone to view. There were also seminars over the weekend given by McGeorges, Workhorse, Pampered Chef, and the extraction of the HWH sliderooms. Friday evening's theme was Oktoberfest with German food, music, bingo, a drive-in movie, and casino games.

Saturday Country Kitchen catered a delicious southern breakfast. Marilyn Chambers played her violin every morning for our breakfast entertainment. Afterwards, Dick and Mikki Dodge opened the WIT Store. During the day there were all different activities going on between the flea market, seminars, cake walk, arts and crafts, games, and casino games to name a few. Later that afternoon we had the induction of Chapter Offices for 2010. At dinner, everyone came in their cruise wear where another delicious meal was provided by Country Kitchen. Door prizes were drawn and people picked up their prizes won at the Silent Auction with the "Cruisin Cash" money. Big Daddy and the Riffhounds band provided us with entertainment for the evening.

Sunday breakfast was followed by a church service. Our meeting was held and the new state officers were installed.

John McMillan 804-744-1857 www.dogwoodwinnies.org

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