Dogwood Christmas Rally - 2023

Dogwood Christmas Rally 2023

11/30 through 12/3

American Heritage Campground

Williamsburg VA 

Hosts – Terry & Dell Tenney  /  Lynn Nelson & Wayne Dancause

Updated 10/26/2023 and 11/14/2023

Terry Tenney        240-925-0023       terry@tenney1.com
Dell Tenney          240-298-5553       darrel@tenney1.com

Lynn Nelson         757-651-3589       LNVB1956@outlook.com

 

The rally fee is $25 per person.  And will be collected by the Hosts, during that weekend.

Campground contact is Jennifer, phone number is 757-566-2133,

146 Maxton Lane Williamsburg, VA 23188

20 spots are being held at $71.96 per night. Deadline to make reservations at this price is Nov 17^th.  We are in rows 4 and 5.  Just let them know you’re with FMCA Dogwood group. 

 

As of this post we have 21 coaches signed up.  The Campground does have discount tickets for sale for multiple activities in the area.

 

Thursday 11/30

 

         5:00 pm - Welcome and Social in Rally Room

         Hosts to provide hors d'oeuvres – coaches bring your own beverages

         

         Introduction of any new members

 

         6:00 pm - Dinner – Hosts to provide Chili and Brunswick Stew

         

         Discuss coach decorations contest, Pickle ball play, cookie exchange and 

         Scavenger Hunt.  (Possible caroling)

 

Friday 12/01

 

        8:30 am – Continental breakfast provided by hosts

9:30 am – 11:30 am – (Option 1) – Stampin’ Up! Card class hosted by FMCA guest Patti Jean Warren, to make 6 cards, 2 each of 3 designs.  Everything you need will be provided and you will have a great creative time!!  $15 per person. Please email host Lynn at LNVB1956@outlook.com if interested so Patti Jean can prepare packets.

        9:30 am –12:00 pm - (Option 2) - Pickle ball lessons and free play

 

1:00 pm – Cookie swap in Rally room.  1 dozen by each coach.  Please provide recipes and your choice of beverage.  ½ dozen will be packaged for take home. And ½ dozen will be used for evening desserts.

 

         5:00 pm - Social - hors d'oeuvres provided by each coach

 

6:00 pm - Dinner – BBQ brought in from Pierces BBQ.  Coaches to provide side dishes.  See the link below for the Sign up sheet. Just let us know what you plan to bring, so we have a great variety of sides.

 

         7:00 pm - Games inside rally room and possible caroling.

 

Saturday 12/02

 

8:30 am – Breakfast provided by hosts.  Berkley will be on hand to do his made to order eggs

 

         9:30 am – Business meeting

 

         Free day for coaches

Option - After the business meeting - Stampin’ Up! Card class hosted by FMCA guest Patti Jean Warren, to make 6 cards, 2 each of 3 designs.  Everything you need will be provided and you will have a great creative time!!  $15 per person. Please email host Lynn at LNVB1956@outlook.com if interested so Patti Jean can prepare packets.

Remember this Is the first weekend for The Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg.  If you plan to attend, it has been suggested you arrive early to get parking. Shuttles are also available from the Visitors Center.

In the Welcome Packets there will be discount coupons for the Premium Outlet Center for the shoppers in our group.

  

         5:00 pm - Social – hors d'oeuvres provided by hosts  

 

6:00 pm - Dinner – meats provided by hosts.  Potluck items provided by coaches 

WE WILL HAVE A SPECIAL VISIT FROM THE MAN IN RED HIMSELF! 

7:30 pm – Cake and gift exchange (please bring 1 wrapped gift per coach to participate in the gift exchange - suggested value for gift is $25)

         Names of decorations contest and scavenger hunt announced and awarded

 

Sunday 12/03

 

8:00 am - Continental breakfast provided by hosts (a little earlier for those who want to leave asap)

 

**After you review the itinerary, Please see the signup sheets and respond via email to the Hosts on what you plan to bring.

Click here for the Food Sign Up Sheet

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(Previously Posted on 6/20/2023)

IMPORTANT

 

The Dogwood Christmas Rally will be held at the American Heritage Campground, in Williamsburg VA, December 1-3, 2023.

 

It is the Grand Illumination weekend in Williamsburg and the campground expects to be 100% full.  They are holding 21 sites for Dogwood, 7 have been taken already.  After our 21 sites are taken, it will be first come, first served.  No site numbers have been assigned yet.  They are going to try and get us as close to the rally room as possible.

 

As soon as possible, please take a moment to register with American Heritage at (757) 566-2133.  Mention the Dogwood block.

 

Rally details will be published later but if you haven’t already registered with the campground, please do so now.  This is kind of important.

 

Thanks to all,

 

Jean Herbert

Dogwood Oyster Fest Rally in Urbanna

Registration form for Oyster Fest in Urbanna, VA

Only have room for ten (10) coaches

Dates: November 2 - 5, 2023

Fee for camping will be the cost of oysters.

This is dry camping with 15 amps to keep batteries charge.

Meals will be potluck and a restaurant outing on Thursday, Nov 2nd.

Send text or email even though you may have told Karen or me.

Name         ________________________________________

Phone number     ___________________________________

Email address      ___________________________________

Number coming             ______________________________

Berkley & Karen

          berkleyja@cadscanning.com

804-754-1308

Location:

Ed Fisher’s Place

147 Urbanna Rd

Saluda, VA 23149

Tentative schedule of events

Thursday -

Happy hour

Dinner out

Friday -

9:00 - Breakfast?? - Go into town for Festival

Lunch on your own - Games and puzzles

4:30 - Happy hour

5:30 - Dinner

Saturday - 

9:00 - Breakfast??

Lunch on your own - Games and puzzles

4:30 - Happy hour

5:30 - Dinner

Sunday -

0900 - Breakfast?? 

1200 - Depart 

 

Dogwood Gathering at GEAR

Dogwood Gathering at GEAR Update

 

We now have a time and place for our chapter gathering!

 

Friday, October 6, 2023

5:30 pm

Blue Ribbon Building

 

Please bring the following:

·      your drinks

·      substantial hors d'oeuvres to share

·      your plates and utensils and serving utensils

·      potential new Dogwood members you have met at GEAR

 

I'm still going to make a group text of everyone attending so we have an easy way to communicate.

 

 

Connie Tilman

804-513-7274

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(Original Post from - 9/7/2023)

Going to GEAR in Lewisburg, WV soon?

 

I'm planning for Dogwood Chapter's usual gathering at this Eastern Area of FMCA event.  Heavy hors d'oeuvres suitable to be our dinner before entertainment one evening has always been a nice time together. I have requested our room from Phyllis Britz and Sue Cipa.  Not sure when and where yet we will meet but be prepared to prepare your food contributions.

 

Text or call me if you are attending and I will make a group text to let you know exactly what is happening.  See you soon! 

 

Connie Tilman 

804-513-7274  

Dogwood Rally at The Refuge on Roanoke Island in Wanchese, NC

The Refuge on Roanoke Island

Dogwood Rally at The Refuge on Roanoke Island

Wanchese, NC

September 22 – 24, 2023

Final Update 

Just 2 weeks away and we’re excited!  Our Dogwood Rally at The Refuge on Roanoke Island in Wanchese, NC is planned for Friday, Sep 22^nd to Sunday, Sep 24^th.  We have 12 Rigs from Dogwood signed up.  We will assign your sites as you arrive.  All the sites are FHU and lake front.   We also have the pavilion reserved.  We are looking forward to a great rally!

 

Cutoff for making reservations was Aug 22^nd.  Any bookings now are subject to availability and the standard nightly rate of $70.  But if you can make it, we’d love to see you there.

 

Campground information can be found on their website. 

 

The Refuge on Roanoke Island

https://www.therefuge-roanokeisland.com/

 

Contact number is:   252-260-5800

 

Hosts:  Dave & Nanette Meyer and Pace & JoAnn Mimms

 

Rally Fees:  Rally fees are $20.00 per adult and $10.00 per child, under 12.

 

If you have already mailed in your Rally Registration Form and check – Thank You.  If you have not - Please take a moment to download, complete, and mail the form.   

 

The Rally Registration Form can be found here.

 

Tentative Schedule of Events:

 

Thursday (pre-rally):  5:00pm  Happy Hour and heavy hors d’oeuvres at the Pavilion – please bring a dish to share.

 

 

Friday:        5:00 pm.     Happy Hour at the Pavilion.  Snacks will be provided by the Hosts 

 

6:00pm.      Chicken Dinner at the Pavilion.  If your last name starts with A-J, Please bring a side-dish to share.  The Hosts will provide fried chicken with mac&cheese and cake & ice cream for dessert

 

                  After dinner, please stick around and join us for a 50/50 Raffle with some nice gifts.  AND then, how about some Bingo?   Yes, Bingo!  We have a new wheel and cards – so bring a few dollars and try your luck at filling up those cards 😁 – we will have multiple winners each game.  Bring your favorite after dinner drink (and no, you don’t have to share.) Should be a lot of FUN!

 

 

Saturday:   9:30am.      Potluck Breakfast at the Pavilion.  If your last name starts with K-Z, Please bring a dish to share.  The Hosts will provide scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy, juice, and fruit.  

 

After breakfast you are on your own for the day.  Several plan to visit the Wright Brothers Memorial at Kitty Hawk.  Admission is free today.  The drive is almost an hour so we will carpool where possible.

 

Alternative places, to name a few, that may interest you are:

·      Ft Raleigh National Historic Site

·      North Carolina Aquarium

·      Elizabethan Gardens

·      The Bodie Island Lighthouse

·      Outlets Nags Head (formerly Tanger Outlets Mall)

·      Outer Banks Distilling

 

We are planning Happy Hour and Dinner at Sugar Creek, a local restaurant, about a 10-minute drive from the campground.

 

                   4:30pm.      Happy Hour – Sugar Creek bar area (Pay as you go)

                   5:30pm.      Dinner at Sugar Creek Restaurant

 

 

Sunday:     9:00am.      Continental Breakfast at the Host’s site (Site #15).  Hosts will provide pastries, fruit, and juice.  You are welcome to bring any leftovers from Saturday.  We will have tables, but limited power outlets. 

 

                          

Rally is concluded.  Checkout is 11am.  Have a safe trip to your next destination!

 

 

Note: Please bring your own plates, silverware (plasticware), napkins, and drinks.

 

We had a great Rally here last year and look forward to seeing you again!

 

 

Your Hosts:  Dave & Nanette Meyer (757-813-1108 / 0828)

 Pace & JoAnn Mimms  (252-722-2461 / 804-691-3273)

 

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Please don’t hesitate to give one of us a call if you have suggestions or questions concerning the rally. We look forward to having you join us for “FUN, FOOD and FRIENDSHIP”.  You won’t be disappointed. 

 

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(Updated Post from 7/3/2023)

Updated with Itinerary and Rally Registration Form 

 

Hello Dogwood!    Our Dogwood Rally at The Refuge on Roanoke Island in Wanchese, NC is planned for Friday, Sep 22^nd to Sunday, Sep 24^th.  We have 15 sites reserved for Dogwood and 9 of them have already been “claimed”.  The discounted Rally rate is $63.00 per night, and they collect the full amount at time of booking.  All the sites are FHU and lake front.   We also have the pavilion reserved.

 

Cutoff for making reservations is Aug 22^nd.  Any bookings after that date would be subject to availability and the standard nightly rate of $70.

 

Please make your own reservation (mention Dogwood) and let us know you have.  Site Numbers will not be assigned when you make your reservation.  We will coordinate that with the campground at a later date.  

 

Campground information can be found on their website. 

 

The Refuge on Roanoke Island

https://www.therefuge-roanokeisland.com/

 

The campground requested we call Mon-Fri, between 9am & 5pm.  For any issues making reservations, please contact Pace for assistance.

 

Contact number is:   252-260-5800

 

 

Rally Fees:  Rally fees will be $20.00 per adult and $10.00 per child, under 12.

   

 

Click here for the Rally Registration Form

 

Tentative Schedule of Events:

 

Thursday (pre-rally):  5:00pm  Happy Hour and heavy hors d’oeuvres at the Pavilion – please bring something to share.

 

Friday:        5:00 pm.     Happy Hour and snacks at the Pavilion.  

6:00pm.      Dinner and desert at the Pavilion, provided by the Hosts. 

 

Saturday:   9:30am.      Potluck Brunch at the Pavilion, please bring a dish to share.  The Hosts will provide eggs to order, bacon, sausage, juice, and fruit.  

 

Visit the Wright Brothers Memorial at Kitty Hawk.  The drive is almost an hour so we will carpool where possible.

 

                    4:00pm.      Happy Hour at the Pavilion - TBD.

5:30pm.      Dinner at a local restaurant - TBD.

 

Sunday:    9:00am.      Brunch – at the Host’s site (TBD).  Hosts will provide pastries, fruit, and juice.  

                          

                    Pack up and depart.

 

Note: Please bring your own plates, silverware (plasticware), napkins, and drinks.

 

Click here for the Rally Registration Form

 

Additional information and specifics will be provided as plans progress. 

 

We had a great Rally here last year and hope to see you again this year!

 

 

Your Hosts:  Dave & Nanette Meyer (757-813-1108 / 0828)

                    Pace & JoAnn Mimms  (252-722-2461 / 804-691-3273)

 

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Please don’t hesitate to give one of us a call if you have suggestions or questions concerning the rally. We look forward to having you join us for “FUN, FOOD and FRIENDSHIP”.  You won’t be disappointed. 

 

 

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(Original Post from 3/22/2023)

 

The Refuge on Roanoke Island

Hello Dogwood!    We have a Rally planned at The Refuge on Roanoke Island in Wanchese, NC.  The Rally dates are Friday, Sep 22^nd to Sunday, Sep 24^th.  We have 15 sites reserved for Dogwood.  The discounted Rally rate is $63.00 per night, and they collect the full amount at time of booking.  All the sites are FHU and water front.   We also have the pavilion reserved.  

Cutoff for making reservations is Aug 22^nd.  Any bookings after that date would be subject to availability and the standard nightly rate of $70.  We also have 2 additional sites reserved at Beechland.  Beechland Campground is about 4 miles away and managed by the same folks as The Refuge.

Rally Dates: September 22 – 24, 2023

 

 

Hosts:  Dave & Nanette Meyer and Pace & JoAnn Mimms

 

Rally Fees:  To be determined.  This is the initial rally announcement.  Additional information and specifics will be provided as plans progress.  

 

Please make your own reservation and let us know you have.  Site Numbers will not be assigned when you make your reservation.  We will coordinate that with the campground at a later date.  

 

Campground information can be found on their website. 

 

The Refuge on Roanoke Island

https://www.therefuge-roanokeisland.com/

 

Contact number is:   252-260-5800

   

We had a great Rally here last year and hope to see you again this year!

 

Your Hosts:  

Dave & Nanette Meyer (757-813-1108 / 0828)

Pace & JoAnn Mimms  (252-722-2461 / 804-691-3273)

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Please don’t hesitate to give one of us a call if you have suggestions or questions concerning the rally. We look forward to having you join us for “FUN, FOOD and FRIENDSHIP”.  You won’t be disappointed.