News: Virginia

Dogwood Winnies
Local Chapter
By Sue Nicolella

Friday we had nine coaches arrive from the Dogwood Winnies for the state meeting at Holiday Travel Park which was hosted by the Cardinals. That evening there was a meet and greet followed by bingo. The Dogwoods had a campfire and had a lot of fun.

On Saturday the Cardinals provided breakfast. Later there was a book sale and silent auction. The Cardinals had a lunch for sale with all the proceeds going to the state charity. We gathered in the afternoon for our chapter meeting and to discuss upcoming events. Dinner was potluck with all chapters participating in providing something for the evening meal for everyone to enjoy. Afterwards we had a campfire while some watched the NASCAR race on TV or played cards.

Sunday we gathered for breakfast and the devotional. All proceeds from this weekend will go to the state charities this year, which are the USO and Cystic Fibrosis. Our hosts did a great job.

Mary Anne Moyer 804-769-4400 www.dogwoodwinnies.org

Tidewater Tascas
Local Chapter
By Pat Montgomery

February
First campout of 2010. We had a nice get-together in February at one of our member's home. It was washed out by all the rain when it was originally scheduled, but the weather held off the next weekend and we had a Valentine's Day themed meal. Great job, Lachs.

March
We finally made it through the long cold, wet winter and went on our first campout of 2010 on March 19 - 21 at Davis Lakes CG in Suffolk, VA. It was not a long drive to get there, but it was long enough to get the cobwebs cleaned out of the coaches and to make the wheels round again. The weekend was hosted by Jim and Ann Aldrich and, as usual, Ann outdid herself. The food and atmosphere was tasty and warm.

April
What April showers?

Our April outing down across the border into the wilds of NC started out drizzly, but it finished with the best weather of the year so far. There were nine coaches, 20 people, and 11 dogs present. It was a great weekend at an out-of-the-way, very nice campground (North River CG, Shawboro, NC). The owners were very hands-on and very welcoming.

It was a relaxing outing with nothing but food and fun on the itinerary. Our hosts, J. P. and Cheryl Martin, did a great job organizing and making sure we did not have to fret the small detail. Wonderful job, Martins.

Jim Aldrich (757) 873-8543

Winnebago-Itasca Travelers