For Fun And Fellowship
2003 HANDICAPPED TRAVEL CLUB RALLY
WHEN - JUNE 11, 12, 13, & 14, 2003
WHERE – AMERICA’S BEST CAMPGROUND
499 BUENA VISTA ROAD
BRANSON, MO.
WAGON MASTERS: MERLE YOUNG & MIKE DREW
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The 2003 National HTC Rally was held in Branson, MO on June 11-14, 2003, The rally was well attended. There were 51 people in 25 rigs from 16 states. Those in attendance were: 909-Young, 1404-Drew, 1157-Stinchfield, 1188-Everson, 1557-Boyce, 1302-Labrie, 1355-Duvall, 1455-Hodge, 1345-White, 1474-Karch, 1564-Clizbe, 703-Butts, 1223-Pearson, 1272-Ward, 159-Mizer, 1331-Wenzel, 1549-Fisher, 1440-Vetri, 1507-Damiz, 1499-Critten, 1568-Chadwick, 1010-Murray, 1263-Bostwick, 602-Robinson, 1601-Dame and 1465-Martinelli. Also in attendance were 1532-Rev. J. Paul and Nancy Carter. They were staying in another campground but with us most of the time.
Ed Pearson was busy taking people to many shows and seeing that they got back to the campground. There were many that saw several shows during the rally. Others came early to see shows before the rally started. Thanks to Ed for all of his hard work on the transportation.
There was the usual $100 raffle. The $100 was won by Clark Bostwick. The Chinese auction was a big success with lots of fun and prizes. Thanks to Paula Karch for her efforts on the auction. There were many others that helped make the auction a success.
The usual "open house" was very successful with many folks seeing equipment that could be used in various situations, one had a track system with a moveable bed that could be moved under the lift then back against the wall, all at the push of a button.
The "Great American Cookout" was a lot of fun with very good food on Saturday evening after the Craft Sale and Business Meeting.
Also thanks to Evelyn Albertson (Merle's sister) who came from Cherokee Village, AR to be with us. Onie Karch and Evelyn made coffee each morning and Mike Drew made sure the sweets were there on time.
We visited with many old friends and got to know many new members. We look forward to seeing them again, possible at a rally or just down the road.
The 2004 Rally will be in Toppenish, WA in September. More details later. There is some talk about maybe Vermont in 2005??? And possibly a mini rally in Wisconsin in the Spring. More details later.
Merle Young
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