Dogwood Christmas Rally - 2024

Greetings Dogwood Members!!

 

It is almost time for our annual Dogwood Christmas Rally and here is the latest information.

 

Your Hosts:

     Dell and Terry Tenney         (Dell 240-298-5553 and Terry 240-925-0023)

     Dave and Nanette Meyer    (Dave 757-813-1108 and Nanette 757-813-0828)

     Ed and Jean Herbert           (Ed 540-760-4180 and Jean 540-760-4181)

 

Rally Location:           Rockahock Campground

                                    1428 Outpost Road,  Lanexa, VA 23089

                                    (804) 966-8362

 

Rally Dates:  December 6-8, 2024

The rally officially starts on Friday December 6.  For those arriving early, we plan an informal potluck dinner with heavy hors d’oeuvres on Thursday at 5:00 in the pavilion.

 

We currently have 19 confirmed coaches.

     Alexander, Allen, Brooks, Buelow, Dudziak, Greene, Greenwood, Herbert, Hill, Hunter, Kuiken, Kuppert, Meyer, Nixon, Robison, Schoolar, Tenny, Torrence, and Warren.  The Tilmans will join us for Saturday only.

 

If you are registered with the campground and not on the list of attendees, please contact one of the hosts to let us know. There has been some confusion as there is another club there the same weekend.  If you have not registered with the campground, and wish to attend the Christmas Rally, please call the campground as soon as possible and also contact one of the hosts to let us know you are coming.  We would love to have you there!

 

Rally Fee:  The rally fee is $25 per person, payable at the rally.

If you find that you will not be attending, PLEASE let us know as soon as possible, as we will be buying food for the exact number of attendees.

 

2024 Dogwood Christmas Rally Agenda

***Please remember to bring your own plates, napkins, flatware, and drinks to all meals in the pavilion.

 

And Note:  Ed is hoping to gather with the Dogwood Officers (current and new) sometime during the rally.  The date and time are still TBD.

 

Thursday, December 5

5:00 p.m.     Informal potluck dinner with heavy hors d’oeuvres in the pavilion.  Please bring a small dish to share.

 

Friday, December 6

 

1:00 p.m.     Financial Audit Committee meeting (Pat, Sonia, Robi, Berkley, Jim)

2:30 p.m.     Membership Reconciliation Committee meeting (Pat, Sonia, Jean, Mary Lou, Dave, Jim) 

4:30 p.m.     Happy Hour in the pavilion (BYOB)

5:00 p.m.     Dinner:  Spaghetti with red sauce or alfredo sauce, salad, bread, and dessert

After Dinner Games:  Bingo.  Cards will be sold at reasonable rates 😎

 

Saturday, December 7  (50/50 Raffle ticket sales will be going on at brunch and dinner)

 

9:30 a.m.     Brunch in the pavilion:  Eggs, bacon, fruit, sausage gravy & biscuits, juice, and coffee

10:45 a.m.   Group picture.  Please wear your Dogwood t-shirt or sweatshirt.

11:00 a.m.   Business meeting.  Everyone please plan to attend.  The agenda will be sent separately.

4:30 p.m.     Happy Hour in the pavilion (BYOB)

5:00 p.m.     Dinner:  Ham, pineapple/cheese casserole, green beans, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls, biscuits, and dessert

6:30 p.m.     50/50 Raffle drawing

7:00 p.m.     Yankee Swap gift exchange.  Connie Tilman will be our Master of Ceremonies.  Bring one gift per coach (not a gag gift), valued at $25.  This is always a fun time with gifts being admired and stolen from others. 

 

Sunday, December 8

 

8:30 a.m.     Continental breakfast:  Cinnamon rolls, coffee, and leftovers.

 

 

 

Thanks for coming.  Merry Christmas and Safe journey home!

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(Posted 10/1/2014)

Dogwood Christmas Rally 2024

12/05 through 12/08

 

Rockahock Campground

Lanexa VA 

 

Hosts - Jean & Ed Herbert / Terry & Dell Tenney / Nanette & Dave Meyer

 

Jean Herbert        540-760-4181       jeanandedherbert@aol.com

Terry Tenney        240-925-0023       terry@tenney1.com

 

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

 

Campground contact phone number is 804-966-8362, 1428 Outpost Road, Lanexa VA 23089

 

Camp sites are being held under the DOGWOOD name.   Standard sites which are pull through are $58.00 a night Friday and Sat. and $48.00 Sunday -Thursday (all plus tax) and that is what is mostly close to the pavilion.  We do have patio sites and they are $68 Friday and Sat and $58.00 Sunday -Thursday.

 

As of this post we have only a few coaches signed up.  

 

Agenda

 

Thursday 12/5

5:00 pm - Welcome and Social in Rally Room 

Coaches to bring Heavy Hors d’oeuvres

Please bring your own beverages

 

Friday 12/6

1:00 pm - Financial Audit - Treasurer and Volunteers needed

2:30 pm - Membership Reconciliation - Treasurer, Secretary and VP Comm

4:00 pm - Happy Hour

5:00 pm - Dinner - provided by hosts

After Dinner - Games inside rally room

 

Saturday 12/7

10:00 am - Brunch - provided by hosts  

11:30 am - Group picture then Business Meeting  

Agenda will be posted prior to meeting

 4:00 pm  -  Happy Hour

 5:00 pm  -  Dinner - provided by hosts

After Dinner - Gift exchange (please bring 1 wrapped gift per coach to participate in the gift exchange - suggested value for gift is $25)

Sunday 12/8 

8:30 am - Continental Breakfast - provided by hosts

 

Dogwood Lobster Fest Rally in Maine

Dogwood Lobster Fest Rally in 2018

The Maine Rally dates are 8/29 to 9/4.

Maine Rally – Aug 2024 Update

For those interested  - The Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival takes place on 8/29 to 9/1 in Brunswick, ME.  This is fairly close to Boothbay and several families from the Dogwood Group will make a day trip over to it, probably on Sunday, September 1^st. 

 

The festival is at the Thomas Point Beach and Campground (you can google this) in Brunswick, ME, about 30 miles west of Boothbay. 

 

Steve Mahanes is the coordinator here for us, and if you want tickets, give him a call or email.  Steve can be reached at:

                  Phone:         (757) 705-8281

                    eMail:        swmahanes@gmail.com

 

 

Maine Rally – July 2024 Update

At last count, we have 15 +- 1 going to Maine.  We are going to Booth Bay a couple of days early to get some things together for when the group arrives.  Following are the names I have:

 

Alexander                 Allen

Benedict                   Bonewitz

Dudziak                    Gilbert

Greenwood               Herbert

Mahanes                  Meyer

Mimms                     Schoolar

Sherrow                   Tilman

Schwartz (added)

 

Not part of the Rally – but some from the group are heading up to Bar Harbor on the 4^thand/or 5^th.  Alexanders have reservations at the Narrows Too campground.  

 

Your Host, Berkley Alexander

804-754-1308

 

(previously Posted on 4/21/2024)

Anyone in the mood for lobster?  The Maine Rally dates are 8/29 to 9/4 and we’re heading to Boothbay!

To start you must go on the Shore Hills website to print out the reservation sheet. 

Click here for Reservation Form and mail to Shore Hills Campground 

Or Call: 207-633-4782 for Reservations and Information

Campground Information:

Shore Hills Campground & RV Park

553 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay, ME 04537

Your Campground Hosts:

Neal and Jean Reny

207-633-4782

camping@shorehills.com

Depending on how long you wish to stay will determine how much your reservation fee (deposit) will be. 

NOTE:

   Deposits are non-refundable

   Cash, checks, and travelers checks accepted

   Credit Cards and Debit Cards are NOT accepted

This rally includes happy hours, potlucks, and restaurant outings to be decided on a day-to-day basis.

We may also go on to Bar Harbor for another week. We will try for reservations at Narrows Too.  More to follow on that.

Please address any Rally questions to the Alexanders

Berkley @ 804-754-1308 

Karen @ 804-740-3101

 

Mr. B’s 2024 Bluegrass Spectacular Announcement for Dogwood

Final Update for Mr. B’s Bluegrass Festival, 

7243 Gatewood Rd., Woodford VA 22580 

 

Hello Dogwood Folks! The upcoming Mr. B’s Bluegrass Spectacular is on May 2-4, 2024.  

So far, we have eight Dogwood coaches signed up: 

·       Ed & Jean Herbert 

·       Richard & Irene Norvelle 

·       Jim & Bonnie Spain 

·       Richard & Denise Davis 

·       Steve & Sue Sohles 

·       Mary Lou Dudziak 

·       Steve & Judy Mahanes 

·       Roy and Cara Brinkley 

We can take a few more if anyone else is interested.  The directions and signup sheet are still here on the Dogwood Blog site (see at the bottom of this post) .   

 

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: 

·       Bring four chairs, two to set up and leave in front of the stage for the weekend and two for the dining tables at our campsite. 

·       To each meal, please bring your own plates, napkins, utensils, and drinks (except for juice and the alcohol offering). For folks new to Dogwood, this is a common practice for our rallies.   

 

On Wednesday evening, 5:30 pm, there will be a potluck supper; The Herberts will bring fried chicken for all.  Feel free to bring an appetizer, sides or dessert to go with it.  

 

Thursday morning, 9:30 am - Tequila Sunrises, with 

·       Quiches; Sausage Links; Hash browns; Fruit, & Juices 

Friday morning, 9:30 am – Bloody Marys, with 

·       Gluten free Pink Pancakes; Bacon, syrup, butter; Eggs to order; and Fruit & Juices 

Saturday morning, 9:30 am - Quatro de Mayo instead of Cinco de Mayo– Margaritas, with 

·       Make your own breakfast burritos with Tortillas – regular and gluten free; Scrambled eggs; Ground sausage; Cheese; onions & peppers; black beans; salsa; and sour cream 

·       Spanish rice 

·       Juices & Fruit 

 

Ed & Jean Herbert 

540-760-4181

(Posted on 4/4/2024)

Attendee Update and Brunch Plans!

Hello Dogwood Folks! This is a second call for the upcoming Mr. B’s Bluegrass Spectacular on May 2-4, 2024.  So far we have eight Dogwood Families signed up: 

 

·       Ed & Jean (of course) 

·       Richard & Irene Norvelle 

·       Jim & Susan Buelow 

·       Jim & Bonnie Spain 

·       Richard & Denise Davis 

·       Steve & Sue Sohles 

·       Mary Lou Dudziak 

·       Steve & Judy Mahanes 

 

And we can take a couple more – Ms. Billy Sue has set aside 10 spots for us – all together. If more sign up, that’s fine, you just might not be right next door to us. But that’s OK because the campground is easily crossed in minutes from wherever you get parked. 

The directions and signup sheet are shown below.  

 

Jean and I are finalizing the meal plans and I think you’re going to like the brunch menu. On Wednesday evening (for you early arrivers) we are doing a potluck supper; Jean and I will bring fried chicken for all. Feel free to bring an appetizer, sides, or dessert to go with it.  

 

Brunches for the next three days will be as follows: 

Thursday morning, 9:30 am - Tequila Sunrises, with 

·       Quiches 

·       Sausage Links 

·       Potatoes & onions 

·       Fruit bowl, & Juices 

Friday morning, 9:30 am – Bloody Marys, with 

·       Pink Pancakes (Gluten Free and yes, they will be pink. Our secret recipe...) 

·       Bacon, syrup, butter 

·       Eggs to order 

·       Oranges & Juices 

Saturday morning, 9:30 am - Quatro de Mayo instead of Cinco de Mayo– Margaritas, with 

·       Make your own burrito breakfast with Tortillas – corn and flour 

·       Scrambled eggs 

·       Ground sausage 

·       Cheese, onions & peppers 

·       Spanish rice, sour cream 

·       Juices & Fruit 

 

So if you haven’t already, please call Ms. Billy Sue Goff at 757-660-8904 and get your reservation in for the festival. See the Dogwood Blog Site for details, show list and directions – we hope to see you there! 

 

Ed & Jean Herbert 

540-760-4181 

 

 

(Posted on 2/26/2024)

Hey Dogwood! Time to get your Bluegrass on! Mark your calendars for Mr. B’s Spring Music Spectacular on May 2-4, 2024. Three days of bluegrass music for $95 and four (4) days of camping (water & 30-amp electric) for $130. (Or 3 days of camping with water and 30-amp electric for $100 – see the flyer). No sewer, but sewer clean-out service will be available.  

 

Tickets for camping and music can be had by calling Ms. Billie Sue Goff (personal friend of Ed & Jean and General Manager of the event) at757-660-8904. Please tell her that you are part of, or coming in with, the Dogwood RV club. 

 

Your hosts, Jean and Ed Herbert, will provide brunch on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings before the bands start. Speaking of bands, there are 15 bands scheduled over the three days with music workshops and jamming sessions tucked in between! The music starts on Thursday at noon, while on Friday and Saturday at 11:00 am. Then it runs until 10:00 every night.  No dinner breaks appear on the schedule, but there is a nice little cafe in the big pavilion behind the stage, and sometimes someone in our club will offer up dinner. Most importantly, bring your comfy lawn chairs; set them up at the start of the concert and leave them there until the end (or move them around as needed); but nobody will bother your chairs – this is, after all, a traditional bluegrass festival! Come and go as you please.  

 

The Park gates open on Sunday, 4/28, but we (Jean and Ed) will roll in on Wednesday, 5/1, to set up. Please consider joining us then. Brunch on Thursday, 5/2, will be at 10:00 am; brunch on Friday and Saturday will be at 9:00 am.  Margaritas may be served...Please complete the Registration Form below; rally costs will be $20 per person. Please send the registration to Jean Herbert along with a check made out to Jean (Not Dogwood!) 

 

So, 1) call Ms. Bille Sue Goff at 757-660-8904 to get your site and tickets, 2) fill out the registration form and mail it with a check to Jean,  3) pack your special lawn chairs, plus chairs to sit on for the brunch, and  finally, 4) pack any musical instrument (except pianos and tubas) you can play.  Questions? Call Jean at 540-760-4181, or Ed at 540-760-4180. 

 

See you there! 

 

Some directions: 

Mr. B’s Event Park is located on the west side of Old Historic Route 1, south of Fredericksburg, VA between Thornburg VA (Exit 118 off I-95) and Ladysmith Va. (Exit 110 off I-95). Use either exit and look for the Mr. B’s Event Park Sign along Old Route 1. Fuel stops are located at both exits; dump stations (Pilot/Flying J) are further south on either side of I-95 at Carmel Church (Exit 104). 

Click here for the Dogwood Registration Form.

Click here for the Event Flyer (front page).

Click here for the Event Flyer (back page).

 

Jean & Ed Herbert 

3216 Cavalry Ridge Ct 

Fredericksburg, VA 22408