News: Washington

Rainer Ramblers
Local Chapter
By Donna Coorough

The WA State Rally held Sept. 17-20 in Lynden, WA, is history for 2009. Although attendance was down, there still were 129 coaches enjoying the activities that were planned for us.

Our club assignment was the state raffle. Although small in number (there were five coaches from our club) attending and manning the raffle tables, we produced big-time results—$1,607 worth of raffle tickets sold. A new record!

Several of our members won prizes at the Saturday night drawing. The Craft Contest winners from our club were: Sandie Wilson, who picked up first place ribbons for her entries that included a snowman painting and hand-painted Christmas ornament, as well as 'Reserved Best in Show'; Joyce Norquist, who won a first place ribbon for her embroidered greeting card; and Karen Garinger and Donna Coorough were two of the judges.

All and all, we had a great time and the company was most enjoyable.

Karen Garinger 253-841-1359 kgaringer@gmail.com www.rainierramblers.org

Sun Catchers
Local Chapter
By Cathy Williams

We met in Lynden, WA, for the annual WIT WA State Rally held Sept. 17-20. Approximately 130 coaches attended. The Canadian chapter, Frazier Valley Explorers, always joins us each year. Nine rigs represented the Sun Catchers.

Mary Adolphsen gathered needed supplies and spearheaded the Glass Etching Craft Project. Each participant picked a stencil for one or two glasses. By applying etching paste with a small brush onto the stencil then rinsing it off, you had an individualized wine or water glass. People chose stencils of floral, grapes, or initials. The project was a roaring success with 40 participants.

There were many fun activities: A 50s band after the Saturday dinner, a beanbag baseball tournament, an Ice Cream Social, new motor homes to view (provided by dealer sponsors), a golf tournament (sponsored by a dealer sponsor), bingo with prizes provided by dealer sponsors, informative seminars, meals, and more. As usual, the best part was greeting old friends and meeting new ones.

Cathy Williams' Rally Pin idea that matched our theme of "Forever in Blue Jeans" turned out well and she received many compliments.

Dave Adolphsen 360-928-3614 damadol@att.net

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