THOUSAND TRAILS CAMPGROUND, RUSTBURG, VA.
AUGUST 19-21, 2005

Nine coaches attended the State meeting at Thousand Trails in Rustburg August 19-21.

The state social was held at the meeting room at 4 pm and everyone enjoyed seeing each other again and catching up. After the social, our group gathered at the Woolards coach and cooked up some hot dogs, burgers and steak and enjoyed some of Mike's liquid refreshments.

Saturday morning a pancake breakfast was served by the Blue Ridge Winnies. The general meeting was held at 11 and the nominations for state officers took place. They are: President - Virginia McDaniel, Vice-President - Keith Smith, Secretary - Brenda Ayres and Treasurer - Walter Johnson. It was also announced that next year's rally will be held at Bethpage, and the theme will be How the West was Fun. The design for the pin or patch will be voted on at the September meeting. It was also announced that a new Technical Assistance Forum will be formed. Click here for the details.

Following the state meeting, the Dogwoods held their meeting at the Moyer's coach. The nominations for next years officers took place. They are: President - Boyd Johnson, Vice President - Harold Moyer, Secretary - Leigh Anne Schuler and Treasurer - Cornelia Mills. It was announced that the Dogwoods were awarded the Chapter of Excellence and pins were given out. The new proposals for changing the state bylaws were discussed and passed. Click here for the details.

After the meeting, the Moyers served a delicious hot dog lunch. Since Mike and Leigh Anne Schuler had both their birthdays at this campout, the Moyers presented them with a beautiful birthday cake that was enjoyed by all.

Around 4 pm, the group gathered at the Moyer's coach to look through the old photo albums and socialize. It started to cloud up, then the sky opened up and dumped a huge rainstorm on the group. Everyone huddled under the awning while we found out why the camground is called "Thousand Trails". There were rivers everywhere. Mike Schuler didn't have time to cover his dune buggy, so he was seen driving through the campground with an umbrella over his head. It finally cleared up in time to head for the catered dinner at the meeting room.

A delicious southern dinner was served by The Country Kitchen.

Sunday morning, everyone met at the meeting room for danish and coffee and said their goodbyes.

The next campout will be the Rally at Thousand Trails September 16-18. Each group has been asked to bring a cake for the cakewalk. Please contact Boyd if you plan to bring a cake.

Directions: Take 460 past Appomattox to Concord. Turn left onto Highway 24 and travel 8 miles to Highway 615. Turn left onto Highway 615 and travel 6 miles to Highway 650. Turn right onto 650. The entrance is 1/2 mile down on the right. Go to the ranger station to check in. You will be asked to pick a spot and report back. The Dogwoods will attempt to camp together in section B, so head to the B Loop when you get in.