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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 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. 



Friday, September 30, 2022

Dogwood Rally at The Refuge on Roanoke Island in the Outer Banks, NC

 

The Refuge on Roanoke Island


Final Update

 

The Dogwood Rally at Refuge on Roanoke Island in the Outer Banks, NC.

 

The Rally Dates are: 10/14 – 10/16/2022

 


Your Hosts:

           Jim & Susan Buelow

           Dave & Nanette Meyer

           Pace & JoAnn Mimms

 


 Campground information can be found on their website. 

The Refuge on Roanoke Island

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

 

Beechland Campground

256 S. California Lane, Manteo, North Carolina, 27954

 

Here is a link to their website:  Welcome to Beechland Campground.  

 

We have the following folks on our list for attending

 

Alexander    Berkley & Karen

Allen            Clint & Pat

Brinkley       Roy & Cara

Buelow        Jim & Susan (host)

Fisher          Ed & Anke

Greene        Robert & Nancy

Greenwood  Wilt & Barbara

Herbert        Ed & Jean

Kuiken         Henry & Patty

Meyer          Dave & Nanette (host)

Mimms        Pace & JoAnn (host)

Schwartz     Timothy & Sheila

Tenney        Darrel & Terry

Tyler            John & Gail

+ Guests:  Daniel & Elizabeth Heflin, and Randy Scott 

  

 

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 at the Pavilion. Snacks provided by the Hosts.   

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

 

Saturday:   9:00am.     Potluck Breakfast at the Pavilion, please bring a dish to share.

                                          Hosts will provide bacon, sausage, juice, and fruit. 

                    10:30am.    Dogwood Business Meeting (President Ed Herbert)

 

1:00pm      Tour of the US Coast Guard Station at Oregon Inlet.

                   The drive is almost an hour so we will carpool where possible.

 

                    4:00pm.     Happy Hour at the Pavilion with leftover snacks (Hosts)

5:30pm.     Dinner at the Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant

 

Sunday:    9:00am.     Breakfast at the Pavillion.  

                                        Hosts will provide pastries, fruit, and juice.  

                    

Pack up and depart.

 

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

  

Please join us  for “FUN,  FOOD, and FRIENDSHIP at this rally!



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Sep Update with Registration Form (9/7/2022)

 

Hello Dogwood Family, 

 

Hope all is well with all of you and that you are having a great summer. 

 

The Dogwood Rally at Refuge on Roanoke Island in the Outer Banks, NC is next month and the cutoff for reservations is this Sunday, so we wanted to send you the latest information on the rally.  

 

The Rally Dates are: 10/14 – 10/16/2022

 


Your Hosts:

           Jim & Susan Buelow

           Dave & Nanette Meyer

           Pace & JoAnn Mimms

 

We had 14 sites blocked for Dogwood and all 14 are reserved.  BUT we still have 4 sites blocked for Dogwood at a nearby campground – Beechland Campground.  This is a new campground and approximately 4 miles from The Refuge.  Beechland Campground is located just North of the village of Manteo, yet still on Roanoke Island.  As mentioned, we have reserved 4 additional sites there and these sites will be $72.00 per night.  They collect the full amount at time of booking.

 

So, if you would like to join us, please make your own reservations with the campground; their phone number is listed below and tell them you are with Dogwood.  The rate is $63.00 per night plus tax.

 

 Cutoff  date for reservations is Sept 11th.


Click here for the Registration Form 

 

Campground information can be found on their website. 

The Refuge on Roanoke Island

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

 

Beechland Campground

256 S. California Lane, Manteo, North Carolina, 27954

 

Here is a link to their website:  Welcome to Beechland Campground.  

 

Both campgrounds are owned and operated by the same family.  For reservations, please call or text Margaret at 252-260-5800.  Be sure to let them know you are with Dogwood.

 

We have received Rally Registration Forms from the following folks.  If you have campground reservations and plan to attend the Rally, please let us know.

 

Alexander    Berkley & Karen

Allen            Clint & Pat (on waiting list)

Brinkley       Roy & Cara

Buelow        Jim & Susan (host)

Greenwood  Wilt & Barbara

Herbert        Ed & Jean

Kuiken         Henry & Patty

Meyer          Dave & Nanette (host)

Mimms        Pace & JoAnn (host)

Schwartz     Timothy & Sheila

Tyler            John & Gail

+ Guests:  Daniel & Elizabeth Heflin, and Randy Scott 

 

Rally Fees:   Rally fees will be $15.00 per adult and $10.00 per child under 12. 

 

 

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 bacon, sausage, juice, and fruit. 

 

We have a tour of the US Coast Guard Station at Oregon Inlet scheduled for 1pm.  The drive is almost an hour so we will carpool where possible.

 

                    4:00pm.     Happy Hour at the Pavilion.

5:30pm.     Dinner at a local restaurant – Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - with reservations at 5:30pm

 

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

                    

Pack up and depart.

 

Note: Please bring your own plates, silverware (plasticware), napkins, and drinks to Friday’s dinner and both brunches. We will have coffee and juice; beyond that, BYOB. 

 

Click here for the Registration Form

 

 

Please join us  for “FUN,  FOOD, and FRIENDSHIP at this rally!



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Aug Update with Registration Form (8/4/2022)

 

Hello Dogwood Family, 

 

Hope all is well with all of you and that you are having a great summer. 

 

The Dogwood Rally at Refuge on Roanoke Island in the Outer Banks, NC is coming up, so we wanted to send you the latest information on the rally.  

 

The Rally Dates are: 10/14 – 10/16/2022

 

Your Hosts:

           Jim & Susan Buelow

           Dave & Nanette Meyer

           Pace & JoAnn Mimms

 

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 have 14 sites blocked out for Dogwood.  If you would like to join us, please make your own reservations with the campground; their phone number is listed above and tell them you are with Dogwood.  The rate is $63.00 per night plus tax. Cutoff  date for reservations is Sept 11th.

 

Rally Fees:   Rally fees will be $15.00 per adult and $10.00 per child under 12.

 

 

Schedule of Events:


Thursday (pre-rally):  5:00pm  Happy Hour and heavy hors d’oeuvres at the Pavilion.


Friday:        5:00 pm.     Happy Hour and snacks.  

6:00pm.      Dinner at the Pavilion.

 

Saturday:   9:30am.      Brunch.

 

                  We are working on a tour of the local US Coast Guard Station.

 

          And there are a number of options and places to visit on Roanoke Island and the OBX….  We will provide additional details on the next update.

 

4:00pm.      Happy Hour.

5:30pm.      Dinner at a local restaurant – location is TBD .

 

 Sunday:    9:00am.      Brunch.

                                       Pack up and depart.

 

Note: Please bring your own plates, silverware (plasticware), napkins, and drinks to Friday’s dinner and both brunches. We will have coffee and juice; beyond that, BYOB. 

 

Registration pdf version 

 

Registration Form for The Refuge on Roanoke Island Rally

 

Cutoff Date for Registration is September 11, 2022.

 

Name(s) of attendees:                               ___________________

  

Name(s) of attendees:                               ___________________

 

Name(s) of attendees:                               ___________________

 

Number of adults times            $15.00        =       _________      

 

Number of children times         $10.00       =       _________ 

 

Total enclosed               =       _________

  

Please make checks payable to:  Nanette Meyer  (not Dogwood) 

 

Please mail registration forms to:       

 

Nanette Meyer

111 Buffie Rd

Yorktown,  VA  23693

 

Please indicate your interest in the US Coast Guard Station tour.

 

Number of attendees:                                ________

 

 

Please join us  for “FUN,  FOOD, and FRIENDSHIP at this rally!





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May Posting  (5/7/2022)


Rally Dates: 10/14 – 10/16/2022

Hosts:  Jim & Susan Buelow

            Dave & Nanette Meyer

            Pace & Joann Mimms

 

Hello Dogwood!    We have a Rally planned at The Refuge on Roanoke Island in Wanchese, NC.  The Rally dates are Friday, October 14th to Sunday, October 16th, however we can arrive as early Thursday the 13th and stay until Tuesday the 18th.  We have 14 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 lake (pond) front.  Of the 14 sites, 12 are available Thursday thru Tuesday.  The other 2 are avail Thursday thru Monday.  We have a pavilion reserved, but we will have to work around the Sunday morning church service.  

 

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.  We will lose any sites not booked by us 30 days prior to the event.


Campground information can be found on their website. 

 

The Refuge on Roanoke Island

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


Contact number is   252-260-5800

 

NOTE:  We have also reserved 6 sites at a nearby campground if we need additional sites.  Beechland Campground is about 4 miles away and these sites are $72.00 per night and they collect the full amount at time of booking.

 

More details to follow in the coming months.

 

We hope to see you there!