Monday, September 18, 2023

Dogwood Gathering at GEAR

Autumn In the Mountains


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  


Thursday, September 7, 2023

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 22nd to Sunday, Sep 24th.  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 22nd.  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. 


 


(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 22nd to Sunday, Sep 24th.  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 22nd.  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. 


 

 


(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 22nd to Sunday, Sep 24th.  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 22nd.  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 DatesSeptember 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.